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Evelyn Bailey
Jan 5, 2023
Evelyn Bradford- Bailey was born on December 21, 1946, in Smackover, Arkansas, to the late Deacon Kenon Bradford and Birdie Lee Carter Bradford. At an early age, Evelyn united with Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Smackover, Arkansas. Evelyn loved her church family, especially ushering; Evelyn served as an usher until the Lord called her home. Evelyn loved her children...
Clark Furlow
Jan 2, 2023
In his infinite wisdom, God deemed it necessary to call from our midst our beloved. So we bow in humble submission to his will and pause to reflect upon the life of Clark Furlow.
Clark Furlow Sr. was born to James and Helen Furlow on July 21, 1949. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Furlow,...
Charles Ford
Dec 31, 2022
Charles Ford transitioned to his eternal resting place on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the John Williams Hospice House.
Charles was a man of many hats; he was an uncle, a brother, and an excellent cook; everyone loved his oven cornbread. He was a dog owner and a very good friend to Josha and Richard, whom he had roomed with...
Ola Jones
Dec 26, 2022
A Time to be Born: Ola Marie Traylor, along with her twin brother Melvin, was born September 11, 1959, to C.J. Traylor and Ola B. McHenry.
A Time to Change: At a very early age, with her best friend Sherry Parker by her side, Ola accepted Christ at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Her mother made sure she knew the Lord...
Vincent James
Dec 16, 2022
Brother Vincent L. James Sr., known as "Scrub," was born November 8, 1957, to Robert & Creola James he was the first of two children to that union.
Vincent was a retiree of West Fraser in Huttig, AR
He accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1976; he was also a U.S. Veteran....
Leonard Wainwright
Dec 16, 2022
On August 10, 1949 Leonard Wainwright was born the son of the late Melvin and Louise Wainwright in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was one of five children.
Leonard, or Billy as he was known to some, lived his life in El Dorado. He was well respected and thought of as a kind and caring man. He married the late Mary...
Arthur "Dimp" Williams
Dec 14, 2022
Arthur E. Williams was born on January 7, 1968, to Arthur R. Williams and Diann Williams.
He fell asleep on December 14,202, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.
He accepted Christ at an early age at El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He attended and graduated from Junction City High school; Dimp loved his children, family, & friends. He enjoyed...
Christopher Collins
Dec 10, 2022
Christopher Cortez Collins Sr. was born to the late Albert Thurman Sr. and Schell Thurman on January 25, 1989, in El Dorado, AR.
He made his heavenly entrance on December 10, 2022. He accepted Christ at an early age at Shady Grove Baptist Church. He attended El Dorado High School and was a part of the class of 2007.
He...
George "Winky" Edward Moore Jr.
Dec 10, 2022
Mr. George Edward Moore, Jr was born on April 1, 1979, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to George Moore, Sr and Gloria D. Smith Moore Levingston.
George united with First James Baptist Church in El Dorado at a young age. He later joined Sunlight C.O.G.I.C. He attended El Dorado High School.
Preceding him in death is his Mother, Gloria D. Smith...
Ortaj J. Christian
Dec 9, 2022
On March 26, 1993, a curly head, one-dimple, smiling baby boy was born to Melissa Anette Moore and Booker Ervin Christian of El Dorado, AR. He spent most of his upbringing raised by his grandparents, Dewey and Daisey Wilborn.
Ortaj Javon Christian, Known as “OJ, or ‘the juice man’ was known to be a jokester and the life of the...
Vera Lee Miles
Dec 5, 2022
Vera Lee Miles was born September 27, 1963, In Houston, Texas, to Cecil Curry and Dorothy Curry.
She accepted Christ at a young age; she attended Crosby High School, where she graduated in 1983.
On January 14, 1983, Vera had her first and only child Ernest (EJ) Curry. In her past time, she liked playing cards, fishing, and having fun...
Willie R. Snowden
Dec 3, 2022
Willie R. Snowden was the firstborn of Paul and Beulah Snowden. He was born on January 16, 1941, in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Willie attended elementary and secondary schools in Arkansas. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1958. While in High School he played football. He also developed a love for golf as a result of his father’s training. He...
Jordan Samuels
Dec 3, 2022
Jordan Tyrell Samuels was born on April 16th, 2004, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Serina Morris and Ricky Samuels. He made his heavenly entrance on December 3rd, 2022. Jordan was a 2022 graduate of El Dorado High School and was employed at Atwood's.
Jordan loved playing video games, watching and playing football and basketball, 'being a side Uber driver,' cars,...
Elizabeth Ford
Dec 2, 2022
Elizabeth was born on February 3, 1954, to JC Ford and Dorothy Finely Ford. She accepted Christ at an early age and has been an ambassador for Christ and an active member of St. James Baptist Church.
Elizabeth graduated from Washington High School and took college classes at Oil Belt Vocational Technical School in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Elizabeth was preceded...
Johnnie Benton
Nov 30, 2022
Johnnie Lee "Butchie Boy Benton was born June 26, 1951. He worked at UAMS Hospital for years. He graduated from Gardner High School. He attended his last days at that church in Sherwood, AR.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Benton and Fannie May Kendrix, a special Aunt Velma Kendrix who raised him. Five brothers; John L....
Sandy Holmes
Nov 28, 2022
Sandy Junior Holmes was born on January 18, 1948, in Spearsville, La, to the late Willie Lee Holmes and Lillie Pearl Holmes.
Sandy departed this life on Monday, November 28, 2022. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Sandy had a short education due to having to help work and provide for his family. Later in life, he was employed...
Willie "Bowleg" M. Johnson
Nov 28, 2022
Willie Mae Davis Johnson was born to the late Madden George and Willie Bell Davis Coggins on January 11, 1939, in Summerfield, La. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where her membership remains.
Willie Mae was the name her parents gave her, but the moment she started walking, her oldest sister called her BOWLEGS,...
Latoya Rogan
Nov 20, 2022
Latoya Denise Rogan was born in Gallatin, TN, on October 4, 1977. She was a current resident of San Antonio, Texas. She departed from this life on November 20, 2022, in San Antonio.
Latoya attended First United Pentecostal in El Dorado, AR, and worked as a pharmacy tech at Walgreens.
Latoya loved animals, music, cooking, attending to her plants, and...
Brice Thompson
Nov 16, 2022
Brice Thompson was born on March 11, 1936.
He is preceded in death by his father and Mother, Monroe and Georgia Mae Thompson. His brother Leonard Thompson and grandson Preston Stanley.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Ever Jean Thompson, his son Mickle (Kimberly) Thompson, and two daughters, Gale Owens and Melinda Hunter. His grandchildren Latasha (Eric) Hampton,...
James “JJ” Hill Jr.
Nov 16, 2022
James (JJ) Hill Jr. was born May 24, 1971, to the late Rev. James Hill Sr. and Eleanor Hill Franklin in Bernice, La.
JJ accepted Christ at an early age at New Hope CME Church under the leadership of his father.
JJ received his formal education at Junction City High School. He graduated with the class of 1989. He continued...
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