Emory Cheatham Jr.

Feb 17, 2025

Emory "Ironman" Cheatham was born on May 2, 1963, to Emory and Robertine Cheatham in El Dorado, AR.

He united in holy matrimony to Ruthie Taylor on October 1, 1997, and they were married for 28 years.

He joined Evergreen Church at an early age; he became a Deacon and then a Reverend. He remained there till he later joined St. James...

Lance Yarbrough

Feb 14, 2025

Lance Evan Yarbrough was born in El Dorado, AR, on February 7, 2004, and left this world on February 14, 2025, at 21, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, a contagious passion for life, and unbreakable strength.

Family: Lance was the grand finale in the #FavoredFour! He was the beloved youngest son of Larry D. and Shaneil "PJ" Yarbrough and...

Leon Leslie

Feb 13, 2025

Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear...

Leola Lee Harris

Feb 10, 2025

Leola Lee Harris "Sista "was born July 19, 1949, to the late James Edmonds and Odell Flowers-Sherman of Junction City.

Sista was never a woman of many words; when she spoke, you listened. To know her was to love her; if you were a part of her circle, consider yourself lucky.

She is preceded in death by her...

Hazel Gray

Feb 7, 2025

Ms. Hazel Faye Hunter was born June 3, 1937, to the late Wilson Hunter and Onie (Miles) Hunter in Union County, Arkansas. She united with Mt. Sinai Freewill Baptist Church at an early age and later united with Hatters Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Haynesville, LA. She reunited with Mt. Sinai Freewill Baptist Church prior to her going home to...

Angela Kendrix

Feb 5, 2025

Angela was born October 26, 1977, to Luella Kendrix and Willie Gene Nelson, both of El Dorado, Arkansas. As a child, she was known as "Angel," and later in life, her family and close friends gave her the name "Sweet Potato Pie." Angel transitioned on February 5, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Angel attended Mount Carmal Baptist...

Bobby Levingston

Feb 3, 2025

Bobby Ray Levingston was born on June 7, 1957, to the late Dossie and Elizabeth Levingston. He transitioned on February 3, 2025, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR, after a brief illness.

He was married to the late Gloria Levingston.

He attended school in the El Dorado School District and then entered the workforce at...

James Ratliff

Jan 31, 2025

James E. Ratliff was born December 11, 1951, in El Dorado Ar to Sie Luna Ratliff and Marlene Sims and was lovingly raised by PJ & Aberdeen Bryant from the very beginning; they brought joy, laughter, and love into their home. James shared a special bond with his grandparents, who nurtured him with unwavering love and devotion.

James accepted Christ at...

Georgia Blackmon

Jan 27, 2025

Georgia A. Blackmon departed this life on January 27, 2025, at the Care Center on Hazeltine in Van Nuys, California. She was a resident since September 11, 2023. She was born on February 6, 1940, in Urbana, Arkansas, to her late parents, Verdie B. Lee and Arnice K. Lee. Georgia was also preceded in death by her late husband, Earl...

Lashonna Louis

Jan 27, 2025

Lashonna Lashay "Shay" Louis, the beloved daughter of Mary Helen Mayweather and Joe Nathan Lewis (Leona), and stepdad Kenneth Mayweather (Regina). Lashonna was born October 11, 1978, in El Dorado, AR. Her mother who by example, taught Christian values and integrity. At a young age, she united with Little Bethel Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR, under the leadership of...

Willie Earl Wyatt Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

Willie Earl Wyatt Jr was born December 1, 1975, to Willie Earl Wyatt Sr. (Jayni Wyatt) and the late Norma Jean Hill-Wyatt in Houston, Texas. He was a proud member of the class of 1993 in Anaheim, California. He is preceded in death by his mother, one sister, Ozzette Wyatt, and three brothers, Willie Eugene Howard, Joseph Wyatt, and Jacob...

Linda Carter

Jan 25, 2025

Linda Ann Carter was born January 15, 1941, in Huntington Long Island, New York to the Late Walter and Helen Garrison Sr. She attended Barnstable High School in Hyannis, Massachusetts. She was formerly married to Vinnie J. Carter and birthed her only child, Gregory Carter, on July 9, 1960, in Newport, Rhode Island. The family moved to Magnolia, Arkansas around...

Queen-Amarii Marbray

Jan 19, 2025

Queen-Amarii was born July 27, 2023 to Joyceline Mack and Savionne Sharvon Marbray in El Dorado, AR. Queen left her earthly home to be an angel with the Lord in her new heavenly home on Jan 19, 2025 @ Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR.

She was preceded in death by two great-grandmothers Joyce Mack & Veronica "Diane" Curley Marbray;...

Annie Hill

Jan 17, 2025

Ms. Annie Lee Hill was born on March 13, 1943, in Bernice, Louisiana, to the late T.C. Williams and Mrs. Willie Bell Waltey. Annie received her formal education through the Bernice Public School System, where she excelled in her studies.

Ms. Annie accepted Christ as her Savior with St. James under the leadership of the Late Bishop G. Calloway, where she...

Martha Benton

Jan 14, 2025

Martha Ann Benton, was born July 18, 1951 to Margaret Benton and Herman Benton, who proceeded her in death. Martha was the youngest child born to her parents and made her peaceful transition at her home, Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Martha attended school in Eldorado, Arkansas and was a graduate of Eldorado High School. She attended college and obtained several business...

James Welch

Jan 14, 2025

James Edward Welch, 83, was born on November 9, 1941, to the late James Welch and Jeffie Johnson.

He departed this earthly life on January 14, 2025. James held the 23rd Psalm as his favorite scripture.

He was enlisted in the Marines, he served in Desert Storm, and retired from the National Guard Reserve.

He first attended St. James...

Freddie Richard

Jan 7, 2025

Freddie Lee Richard was born December 24, 1951, in Strong, Arkansas to Thaddis Richard, Sr. and Naeomi Richard Meadows.

He accepted Christ in his later years and united with the Curry Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a graduate of Gardner High School in Strong, Arkansas.

Freddie began his work career at Conagra Poultry Company in El Dorado, Arkansas, and he...

Tru King

Dec 30, 2024

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A...

Antonio Critton

Dec 27, 2024

Antonio Lamar Critton was born October 28, 1979, to the late Gloria Miller and the late Eddie Mosley.

He was a very athletic and outgoing jokester. He lived every day like it was his last. He loved to fish and chase snakes because the family was so afraid of them.

He attended El Dorado High School and worked as a laborer doing...

Lestine Thurman

Dec 26, 2024

Lestine Thurman age 61 passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Union Medical Hospital in El Dorado Arkansas.

She was born February 25, 1963, in Ruston Louisiana to Woodrow and Mildred Thurman.

Lestine met her lifetime champion in 1997 Rickey Island. 

Preceding her death are her parents. Dad Woodrow Thurman and Mom Mildred Thurman. 2 sisters Mary Thurman and Betty Thurman....