Obituaries
LaRuth Buggs
Aug 19, 2025
Sister LaRuth Hildreth-Buggs, lovingly called Mama Lay, was born on April 19, 1947, in Ogemaw, Arkansas, to Reverend Curtis Hildreth, Sr., and Callie Mae Charles. Raised in a household guided by faith and compassion, she answered the call to serve others from an early age, leaving an indelible mark on everyone she encountered. LaRuth's life was characterized by her boundless...
Syroid Hall-Palmer
Aug 18, 2025
Syroid Hall Palmer was born on March 20, 1991, in El Dorado, AR, to Pamela Hall Palmer and the Late Pete Williams.
Syroid attended school at Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas.
Syroid is preceded in death by his father, Pete Williams; his grandparents , Alvin James Hall (A.J.), and Raymond Palmer; Harper and Lillie Williams, great-grandparents, Thomas and Betty Hall, Dennis...
Devontre Marbray
Aug 18, 2025
Devontre Montrez Marbray, affectionately known as "Tre," was born on May 4, 2000, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Latosha Beavers and Inshiqaq Qiyama Sr. Tre was a vibrant soul whose presence lit up every room. He passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of joy, resilience, and deep devotion to family.
Tre was a proud graduate of El Dorado...
Ada Mae Davis
Aug 12, 2025
Ada Mae Davis was born on October 15, 1932, in Summerfield, Louisiana, to Henry and Henrietta Meadows-Davis. At an early age, she confessed her hope in Christ Jesus, a faith that remained the foundation of her life.
On July 27, 1952, she was united in marriage to Otis Vance McNeil. Ada loved caring for her family and enjoyed crafts, garage sales,...
Larry Birden Sr
Aug 10, 2025
Brother Larry Lee Birden, Sr. Was born June 2,1958, to Annie Lee Wilson Birden and Andrew Birden.
Larry attended and graduated from El Dorado High School with the class of 1977. After graduation, he joined the Arkansas National Guard and then the Air Force, serving a combined twelve years. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Spec4.
"Bird," as Larry was...
Kathy Mays
Aug 8, 2025
Kathy "Ms. Kitty" Mays, the daughter of the late Earnest and Daisy Marbray, was born March 2,1956, in El Dorado, AR. She departed this life on August 8,2025, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado, AR.
Kathy accepted Christ at an early age, and she was also a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church #2 for several years, where...
Lance Collins
Aug 7, 2025
Lance Montel Collins was born on April 21, 1989, in Hampton, Arkansas, to the late Linda Kaye Ware and Jonny Lee Richards. On August 7, 2025, Lance peacefully gained his heavenly rest at St. Mary's Regional Health System in Russellville, Arkansas.
On March 24, 2017, Lance married the love of his life, Regina Collins, and together they built a beautiful life...
Christopher Jackson
Aug 5, 2025
Christopher Carnell Jackson age 46, was born May 1, 1979, to Willie James Jackson Jr. and Angela Terrell Jackson. Chris was raised by his bonus mom, Sheila Jackson, and his dad.
Chris joined Evergreen Baptist Church at an early age, where he served on the Usher Board and sang in the Youth Choir. Chris was quite knowledgeable about the Bible.
Chris graduated...
Robert Malone Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
ROBERT ( RPA ROB) Malone Jr. was born on March 4th, 1996, to Robert and Eureka Malone of El Dorado, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Beulah Grove Baptist Church.
ROBERT graduated from El Dorado High School and took college classes at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Robert loved fishing, barbecuing, hanging out with his friends...
Delveckio "Veck" Nation
Jul 31, 2025
Delveckio "Veck" Nation took his final walk on July 31, 2025, he was baptized at a early age, leaving behind worn-out sneakers, a mischievous grin, and a legacy of love, laughter, and a whole lot of bugging.
He was a man who never stayed still for long-unless it was to catch his breath before another block or to sneak up on...
Niyesha "Nee Nee" Blevins
Jul 25, 2025
Niyesha Nicole Marrable, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2025, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Her radiant smile, joyful energy, and kind spirit touched the lives of everyone she met. Her loss is felt deeply by all who knew and loved her.
Niyesha was born on September 15, 1996, in El Dorado, Arkansas, alongside her twin sister, Jaquesha Marrable. She was the...
Donald "Tick" Turner
Jul 18, 2025
Donald Wayne Turner was born December 1, 1961, to Betty Marie Turner Riggins in El Dorado, Arkansas, where he was raised by his parents Betty and Charles Edward Riggins. He accepted God into his life at an early age as a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. He kept the Lord in his life as he continued his walk with...
David Hicks
Jul 17, 2025
David Hicks of Strong, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at South Arkansas Regional Center on July 17, 2025. Born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1952, in Strong, Arkansas, David brought his own special kind of light into the world - the kind that made people laugh, feel seen, and feel loved.
The son of the late Lee Oliver and Essie Hicks, David...
Maxine Lowery
Jul 3, 2025
Maxine Smith Lowery was born January 7, 1943, to the late Oscar Smith Sr and Ruby Strickland Smith in Mt Holly, Arkansas. After the death of Maxine biological mother, Ruby, Oscar married Alvie Young. Oscar and Alvie became a blended family. He brought his eight children into the relationship and Alvie brought three. Maxine was the youngest.
Maxine accepted Jesus as...
Stephen Malone
Jul 2, 2025
Stephen (Steve) Malone was born October 18, 1994, to Kevin A. Moody and the late Angela Malone of El Dorado, AR. He transitioned into his eternal rest at Baptist Health Medical Center on July 02, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Steve attended El Dorado High School and graduated with the class of 2014. He later attended Little Rock Job Corps....
Jeffery "J-Lee" Burns
Jun 30, 2025
A much-loved son, father, and brother Jeffery Damon Burns, 37 of Smackover, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2025, with his family present.
He had bravely confronted and fought heart disease. He was born on May 22, 1988, in El Dorado, AR, to Shenondoah and Tonya Burns. Jeffery graduated from Norphlet High School in 2006. He was...
Jerline Johnson
Jun 29, 2025
Jerline was born August 28, 1939, in Union County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Hosie and Elizabeth Billings Ganter.
She departed this life on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her residence.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvoid Johnson; two sons, Lavell Johnson, and Eugene Johnson, Parents, Hosie and Elizabeth Ganter; sister Morline Ganter; brothers, Alford Ganter,...
Rosie Samuel
Jun 29, 2025
Sister Rosie Lee Samuel passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2025, at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was born on July 22, 1945, in Strong, AR, to Issac McAlphin and Carrie Mae Jameson. She was the 2nd of 13 children. She married the love of her life, Van Lee Samuel, on November 26, 1958. Two children were...
Joyce Moody
Jun 29, 2025
Joyce Moody was born on February 1, 1949, to the late Joe Carl Neal and Marsie Ree Neal in El Dorado, AR.
She married Johnny Carroll Moody Sr for 50 years until his passing. Three children were born into this union. She was a longtime faithful and dedicated member of Victory Bible Church, where she served as an assistant pastor. She...
Shekinah Gordon
Jun 25, 2025
Shekinah Nicole Gordon was born on Tuesday, April 29, 1997, in Magnolia, AR, to Karen A. Perry and Damion Patrique Gordon, Sr. Shekinah transitioned from this life on earth on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the age of 28.
Shekinah attended preschool at A Penny For Your Thought daycare, under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pitts in Magnolia, AR, and...
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