Obituaries

Brandon Trey Mack

Brandon Trey Mack

Apr 22, 2023

Psalm 113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the LORD's name is to be praised.

Brandon Treshun 'Trey' Mack was a special bundle of love and an amazing gift to his maternal and paternal families. With his bright eyes, contagious smile, and loving heart, Trey brought immense joy to his family and friends....

Sunny Patricia Mathis

Sunny Patricia Mathis

Apr 16, 2023

Sunny Patricia Mathis was born on March 12, 1961, in El Dorado, AR, to the parentage of the late Mary Jo Jenkins and late T.C. Mathis. She accepted Christ as her Savior as a child at St Vestal C.M.E. and again in her early 20s at Fairview Faith and Worship Ministries. Sunny left the state of Arkansas and moved to...

Eric Baker

Eric Baker

Apr 12, 2023

God Giveth…

Deacon Eric Demond Baker was born to Mr. Ira and Mrs. Bertha Baker on August 18, 1976, in Eldorado, Arkansas. He was the fifth Baker Boy born of this marriage. Eric has always had a love and passion when it came to God and church. His maternal grandmother, Myrtle L Miller, called him “Preacher.” She gave...

Florence Lockett

Florence Lockett

Apr 10, 2023

On October 29, 1949, a beautiful baby girl from the union of William Amos Lockett and Evorn Lockett was born in Jacksonville, Florida.

God entered her life at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Summerfield, Louisiana, under the leadership of the late Rev. E.H. Houston.

Later she moved to El Dorado, Arkansas, and united with New Eastside...

Marcus Deon Thomas

Marcus Deon Thomas

Apr 6, 2023

Marcus leaves to morn his memories his mother, JoAnne Miller; significant other for over 20 years, Lawanda Harper; three children, Alaysha, Alexie,  and Allysa Thomas; one brother John Smith; grandmother, Earnestine Boone; several Aunts, Uncles,  and Friends. Marcus is preceded in death by his father,  the late Charles Richardson. 

Shemecia “Meechee” Richmond

Shemecia “Meechee” Richmond

Apr 5, 2023

Shemecia Dionna (Meechee) Richmond was born on June 11, 1984, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Jasper and Leehigh Richmond.

She is a graduate of El Dorado High School Class of 2002. She continued her passion for braiding hair until she was called home.

She was preceded in death by both grandmothers, Orean King Ford and Nodie Phillips.

Shemecia's loving and...

Gregory Slade

Gregory Slade

Apr 3, 2023

Gregory Slade was born November 1, 1991, in El Dorado, AR, to Adriane Burgie and Leon Mask.

Gregory accepted Christ at an early age and united with Wesson Street C.O.G.I.C.

Gregory loved to write and rap music; he loved his children with every bone in his body. He had his grandma Carolyn and Momaw wrapped around his finger, and he...

Jeweldine Miller

Jeweldine Miller

Apr 1, 2023

Mother Jeweldine Miller was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on May 5, 1948, to the late CB and Annie Mae Clemons Miller. She professed Christ at an early age and was saved under the ministry of the late Elder Louis C. Cook. She later united with the Wesson Street Church Of God In Christ under the guidance of Superintendent Lennie...

Rosie Mae McDaniel

Rosie Mae McDaniel

Mar 26, 2023

Rosie Mae Billing Davis Mc Daniel, 95, of El Dorado, AR, was born August 10, 1927, in the old Hillsboro community to the late Arthur Billing, Sr, Lula Brown Billing, and stepmother Lina Mae Ridgell Billing. Rosie Mae accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized in the creek, and was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where...

Delois Ross

Delois Ross

Mar 23, 2023

Sister Delois Ross was born January 20, 1948, in Urbana, AR, to Frank and Cather Ree Barnes. She was a Class of 1965 Gardner High School graduate. Afterwards, she entered the medical workforce. She later attended college in Camden, AR, obtaining her nursing degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. During her nursing career, she also worked as a Pharmacy Tech....

Charles Foster

Charles Foster

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. Charles Edward Foster was born on February 1, 1946, to the late Eddie James and Ola Perl Foster in El Dorado, Arkansas.

At an early age, he united with Zion Watch Baptist Church. Mr. Foster served his country by joining the United States Army. He was employed with Nexans AmerCable, Incorporated, where he worked in the shipping department until...

James Andrew Benton

James Andrew Benton

Mar 15, 2023

A Faithful Servant

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.

James Andrew Benton was born on April 12, 1955, in Strong, Arkansas, to the late Walter Benton Jr. and Alma Benton. James departed his life on March 15, 2023, at his home in El Dorado, AR.

At an...

Nancy Lowery

Nancy Lowery

Mar 14, 2023

Nancy Lillie Lowery was born on March 28th, 1928, to the late Sula Holliman and Zeke Lille.

She departed this life on March 14th, 2023.

She accepted Christ at an early age at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Chidester, Arkansas. She joined in holy matrimony to late Dec. Earnest Lowery in 1945, and four children were born to this...

Jerry Rainey

Jerry Rainey

Mar 11, 2023

Jerry D. Rainey was born August 9, 1932, to Sam Bo and Bobbie Lee Rainey in Mount Holly, AR. Growing up, he was best known as J.D. or "one of those Rainey boys."

Jerry accepted Christ at an early age at the New Hope Baptist Church in Mount Holly, where he attended church and school.

As a youngster, he worked...

Andrew "Billy" Jackson

Andrew "Billy" Jackson

Mar 5, 2023

Andrew “Billy” Jackson, Jr, 88, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of El Dorado, AR, passed away on March 5, 2023, in Orlando, FL.

Andrew was born in El Dorado, AR, to Andrew Jackson, Sr & Willie Ester Tatum on February 3, 1935. 

He joined Zion Watch Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member until he relocated...

Lillie Moore

Lillie Moore

Mar 1, 2023

Lillie Mae Moore was born on March 22, 1934, to the late Layfatte Jones Sr. and the late Letha Bradley Jones. She received her heavenly wings on March 1, 2023.

Lillie accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion #2 in Urbana, Arkansas. She later united with New home Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. T.L. Green, where...

Cecilia Brock

Cecilia Brock

Feb 26, 2023

Cecilia was born December 13, 1990, in El Dorado, AR, to Anthony and Stacy Dawson Brock. She was the youngest of four children in this union.

Cecilia joined Free Spirit Outreach at an early age; she was the youngest member of STORM DRILL TEAM under the direction of her late aunt Cynthia Brock. Her line name was Showers of Blessing,...

Margaret Lark

Margaret Lark

Feb 22, 2023

Sister Margaret Tatum Lark was born on November 28, 1945. She was the firstborn child of Maudie Mae Williams Tatum and the third child of Lindsey Tatum. Margaret passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospice in Shreveport, LA.

On October 6, 1973, Mrs. Margaret was united in holy matrimony to Joshua Lark, and they shared many...

Costella White

Costella White

Feb 13, 2023

Mrs. Costella Benton White (92) was born May 12, 1930, to the late Walter Benton, Sr., and Lena Henderson Benton in Strong, Arkansas.

Costella departed her earthly life on February 13, 2023. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age while attending Pleasant Grove Church of God in Strong, Arkansas, where she served faithfully until...

Dr. Paul Rainey

Dr. Paul Rainey

Feb 11, 2023

Paul Rainey was born on August 9, 1944, to the late Sam and Bobbie Lee Rainey Sr. in Mount Holly, AR. He departed this Life on February 11, 2023, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado, AR.

He joined New Hope Baptist Church at an early age and later united with Morning Star Baptist Church #2. Paul...

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