Obituaries

Billy Tate

Billy Tate

Nov 15, 2022

Billy Earl Tate was born on October 10, 1958, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Charlie Harper and Earnestine Tate Massey.

He departed his earthly home on November 15, 2022, at the Magnolia Regional Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Harper, one brother Raymond Tate, two sisters, Shirley Lott and Dorothy Tate, and a...

Christine Johnson

Christine Johnson

Nov 12, 2022

Sister Christine Johnson was born in Union County, Arkansas, on February 12, 1940. She was the daughter of Bertha Bennett and Carvin Givens.

Christine departed this life peacefully at home on November 12, 2022, surrounded by family.

She was a member of the Olive Light Church in Smackover, AR, for many years. Christine was a long-time employee of the boat...

James Harper

James Harper

Nov 12, 2022

James Edward Harper was born on July 30, 1951, to Dorothy Jones Harper and B.H. Harper Sr.

James departed his earthly home on November 12, 2022.

James accepted Christ at an early age at Evergreen Baptist Church. He attended El Dorado School and joined the Army. He enjoyed writing poetry.

He was preceded in death by his mothers' Dorothy Gill...

Joyce Westbrook

Joyce Westbrook

Nov 7, 2022

Joyce Spivey was born May 4, 1942, to the late Earnest Spivey and Marie Taylor Spivey in Colquitt, LA.

Joyce's family moved to ElDorado, AR, when she was a young girl. She attended Fairview School and Booker T. Washington High School.

Joyce accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. As an...

Mittie Beatrice Savannah

Mittie Beatrice Savannah

Nov 6, 2022

Mittie Beatrice Moore Savannah was born to the late Eddie Lee Moore and Mary Ross Moody on December 19, 1933, in Farmersville, Louisiana.

Mittie was raised by her grandparents, the late Wes Moore and Annie Moore, in Farmersville, Louisiana. She was the oldest living granddaughter of the Moore descendants.

Mittie accepted Christ at the early age of 17 and was...

Johntavian "Tae" O'Neal Hill

Johntavian "Tae" O'Neal Hill

Nov 5, 2022

 

Johntavian O'Neal Hill was born on October 15, 1992, in El Dorado, AR, to Janice Carter and John Hill. He accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of Mt. Zion #2 Urbana.

He loved his family dearly, especially his brother Shawn. Tae had a smile on his face every time you saw him. He loved his...

Ada Critton

Ada Critton

Nov 2, 2022

Ada Bernice Critton was born in Emerson, Arkansas, on March 19, 1934, to Raleigh and Fannie Johnson. She was the youngest daughter of eight children born to their union.

Ada accepted Christ at an early age and united with Pine Hill C.M.E. Church in Emerson, Arkansas. Upon relocating to El Dorado, Arkansas, she united with First St. James Missionary Baptist...

Lillie Standard

Lillie Standard

Oct 17, 2022

Lillie Mae Standard, age 86, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Methodist North Hospital. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She attended Douglass Elementary all the way into Douglass High School. She was known to always keep a bright smile on her face as well as to always lend a helping hand. When she got...

C.W. Wainwright

C.W. Wainwright

Oct 15, 2022

On October 19, 1941, Clyde Walter (CW) Wainwright was born the son of the late Melvin and Louise Wainwright in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was one of five children.

CW was known and cared for by many in El Dorado and was seen as a kind, talkative, and a sometimes restless wanderer. He could be generous to a fault and...

Odell "Big O" Andrews

Odell "Big O" Andrews

Oct 12, 2022

Odell Andrews was born on 29 August 1947 in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Burton Andrews and Grocer Ross Andrews. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. He was a courageous man of God who was full of style and charisma. He graduated from Washington High School Class of 1966. His occupations consisted of Copper Tires, Well Co, Conagra, Safe Way, Risinger Spur. 

His...

Carolyn Cobb

Carolyn Cobb

Oct 11, 2022

Ms. Carolyn Lynn Cobb was born November 26, 1964, in El Dorado, AR, the daughter of The Late Jimmy Junior Cobb and the Late Georgia Mae Bassett. Carolyn accepted Christ at an early age and joined St John Missionary Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR. She received her formal education at El Dorado High School in El Dorado, AR. Carolyn...

Earlie Teen Brown

Earlie Teen Brown

Oct 10, 2022

Sis Earlie Teen Burgie Brown's life journey began on July 1, 1932, born to parents Ervin and Irene Goodwin Burgie in El Dorado, Arkansas. Her life journey ended on Monday, October 10, 2022, at The Springs of El Dorado in El Dorado, Arkansas.

She united with Morning Star Baptist Church #2 at an early age under the leadership Of Rev....

Jerry Lee Boone

Jerry Lee Boone

Oct 6, 2022

Jerry Lee Boone was born December 12, 1957, in El Dorado, AR, to the late Napolean Boone and Lillie Mae Boone.

At an early age, he united with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Lisbon, Arkansas, where he remained a member.

He graduated from Smackover High School and later worked for AP & L as a meter reader until his illness...

Eugenia C. Ford

Eugenia C. Ford

Sep 25, 2022

Eugenia Carol (Boulden) Ford was born Sunday, February 5, 1961, to Myrtis Battle (Boulden) and the late Albert Boulden. Eugenia departed her earthly home on Sunday, September 25, 2022.

Eugenia was a very active member of First Baptist Church-Cordell as a child and into adulthood. She later became a member of Greater Paradise, where she attended until her sudden departure.

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Gill "Proctor" Grimes

Gill "Proctor" Grimes

Sep 20, 2022

Gill Stanley Grimes was born February 21, 1960, to Willie & Dorothy Grimes in El Dorado, AR. He departed his earthly home on September 20, 2022. Gill gave his life to Christ at an early age.

Gill attended Norphlet High School; over the course of his life, he worked for several companies, Asplundh Tree Service and Apple Tree Service, and...

Willie B. Miller

Willie B. Miller

Sep 20, 2022

God Giveth

Deacon Willie B. Miller was born to Mr. Leon and Bertha Freeman Miller on January 26, 1935, in Eldorado Arkansas.  His growth in Christ started at an early age at Little Bethel Baptist Church.  Deacon Miller served for many years at Little Bethel and was a very active member. Deacon Miller served as a Deacon, he served as...

Mollie Mae Davidson

Mollie Mae Davidson

Sep 19, 2022

Mollie Mae Davidson born, November 22, 1938, in Smackover, AR.

Mollie Married Taylor Lee Davidson, and ten children were born into this union.

Mollie ran her race and crossed the finish line on September 19, 2022, at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

Mollie joined Sweet Home Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until her death....

Isaac Miles

Isaac Miles

Sep 17, 2022

Isaac Thomas Miles was born September 21, 1936, in the Salem community located in Junction City, AR, to the late Cleveland C. Miles and Mattie Bell Lindsey. Isaac united with the Salem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated from Rosenwald High School in Junction City, Arkansas. On July 29, 1965, he married the love of his life...

Rickey Anderson

Rickey Anderson

Sep 16, 2022

Wait on the Lord be of good courage and he shall strengthen your heart; wait I say oh Lord!  Psalms 27:14

Rickey Anderson was born June 23, 1959, in El Dorado, AR. He was the son of Beatrice Johnson and Tom Anderson. He joined First Baptist at an early age.

A time to say goodbye

God called Rickey, AKA "Rick...

Russell Eugene Creer

Russell Eugene Creer

Sep 12, 2022

Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where...

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