Obituary – Henry Lee Turner II
Henry Lee Turner II passed away on November 2nd at McClellan Veteran’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on April 28, 1925. He lived fully every day of his 100 years. Born and raised in Warren, Arkansas, he worked on the Alaskan Highway after graduating from high school. In 1943, he joined the […]
Obituary – Marian “Janelle” Burks
Marian “Janelle” Burks, 86, of North Little Rock passed away peacefully in 2025. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Born on August 28, 1939, in Hickory Plains, AR to the late Raymond Holland and Dorothy (Smith) Holland, Janelle graduated from Cabot High […]
Fisher Street UMC’s Community in Action
Recently, Fisher Street UMC participated in the Fisher Street Community in Action National Night Out, where they provided catfish plates, connected with old neighbors, and met some new ones. This community of faith has been a long-standing pillar in the Jonesboro community, always willing to serve its neighbors through Christ. Rev. Dr. Charles Coleman is […]
Methodist Foundation for Arkansas’ Ends Q3 2025 at $1.9 Million in Grants Program Funds Dispersed Year-to-Date
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 22, 2025)—The Grant Administration Committee of the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas (MFA) Board of Directors has awarded a total of 25 grants across its three monthly meetings of the third quarter, bringing total granted funds to more than $1.9 million for the year to date, surpassing last year’s 12-month total of […]
Grace & Wellness: Vaccines and the Call to Care
In September, the Arkansas Conference Board of Global Ministries and Church & Society hosted Grace & Wellness: Vaccines and the Call to Care, a webinar that provided exceptional information about virology and vaccinations from doctors well-versed in their fields.
Obituary – Rev. Spencer Plumley
Spencer Glendas Plumley, Sr., age 76, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Rogers, Arkansas. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, pastor, and friend, Spencer lived a life marked by service—to his country, his faith, and his community. Born on November 30, 1948, Spencer was the son of Lantis Plumley and Darline Sinclair Plumley. […]
Obituary – Wayne Knox
George Wayne Knox “Wayne”, a beloved member of the Amory community, passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on February 7, 1984, in Columbus, MS, Wayne’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering passion for justice, a deep love for his family, and an extraordinary dedication to service. A […]
New Scholarship Offerings for ARUMC Churches
Ozark Mission Project is thrilled to offer two additional scholarships for participation in our summer mission programs. Thanks to the generosity of the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas, these scholarships will help remove any barriers to participation for Arkansas United Methodist youth and churches. Both Ozark Mission Project and the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas believe that […]
Obituary – Shirley Yvonne (Head) Eudy
Mrs. Shirley Yvonne (Head) Eudy, age 88, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born on January 18, 1937, in Norman, Arkansas, to parents, Raymond George Head and Verna Sylvia (Fountain) Head. Shirley was a high school graduate of Norman High School, from there she went on to obtain a […]
Getting to know Rev. Dr. Ulysses Washington, Cultural Outreach Coordinator for the Black Church Initiative
Question: Can you tell us about you and your family? I hail from Aliceville, Alabama, where I was raised by my parents, Booker T. and Viola Washington. I am the youngest of eleven children, comprising six brothers and five sisters. My upbringing on a farm involved managing livestock, including cattle, hogs, mules, and chickens, alongside […]