Oriel Hardy

Jun 2, 2022

Oriel Hardy was born September 29, 1953, to Ode and Fedoshia Hardy in Junction City, AR. Oriel attended Junction City High school. She later moved to Monroe, La, then to Alexandria, Virginia, and later back to El Dorado, AR. She was first a member of New Hope C.M.E church of Junction, AR. She later united with the Union Mission Baptist...

Roger Lee Phillips

May 30, 2022

Roger Lee Phillips was born to the late Robert Lee Phillips and Ruby Lee Thurman in Monroe, Louisiana, on August 4, 1957. After a short battle with cancer, he was called home on May 30, 2022, with his wife by his side.

Roger resided in El Dorado, Arkansas, for many years and retired in 2016 from P.O.S. He also worked...

Willie Henry

May 23, 2022

Willie James Henry Jr. was born September 17, 1986, in El Dorado, AR, to the union of Willie and Patricia (Henry) Burns. Willie was a hard-working auto mechanic with many other part-time jobs. He was a jack of all trades. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved children, dogs, and the water and had a strong...

Earnest J. O' Guinn Jr.

May 20, 2022

Mr. Earnest "Boom Boom/Bo" O'Guinn, son of the late Earnest O'Guinn and Clyde Elliott O'Guinn, was born August 10, 1947, in Mt. Holly, Ar. He attended and was a graduate of New Hope High School. At an early age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined New Hope Baptist Church.

He was blessed with four children, Erica Miles,...

Patricia A. Shutes

May 17, 2022

Remembering Patricia Shutes

(Our joy) 1946-2022 (Her Victory)

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. Romans 8:14

Patricia Ann Shutes, fondly known as GP (Granny Pat), was born to Mattie L. Lee and Donnie Aaron, which preceded her in death. She was the oldest of many Siblings.

At an early age, Pat...

Alberta Waldon

May 13, 2022

On Friday, May 13, 2022, Alberta Waldon departed this life at Timberlane Health & Rehab in El Dorado, Arkansas.

She was born December 18, 1928, to the late Elsie Ramey Boone & Walter Boone Sr.at an early age, she united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church Lisbon, AR, where she attended faithfully until the COVID pandemic. She loved the Lord and...

Lois Henderson

May 8, 2022

Lois Jean Henderson was born October 3, 1954, to the late John Henry Henderson and Mae Lou (Robert) Ratliff in El Dorado, AR. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a loving mother. Lois was also a remarkable cook and enjoyed gardening, music, and sports. She devoted most of her time and energy as a caregiver to family...

Arvin Nelson Jr

May 8, 2022

Arvin Kelly Nelson Jr. was born July 5, 1968, in El Dorado, Ark, to the late Arvin Kelly Nelson Sr. and Josephine Davis Smith; he peacefully surrendered his life to Christ at an early age.

Arvin departed this life for eternal glory on May 8, 2022. Arvin graduated from El Dorado High School with the class of 1987 and played...

Barbara Daniels

May 7, 2022

Barbara Daniels was born on July 7, 1954, in Huttig, Arkansas, to the late Willie Sims and Annie Mae Sims. She accepted the Lord at an early age. She attended Huttig School.

She possessed a strong work ethic and was employed by Lagrange Memorial Hospital as a dietitians for 33 years. She was also employed at The Medical Center of...

Willie Hicks Jr

May 6, 2022

Willie was born to his mother, Carolyn Meadors, and the late Willie Earl Hicks Sr. He received his diploma from Job Corps in Little Rock, AR. Willie enjoyed playing dominos with his friends and family.

On Thursday, May 5, 2022, he transitioned from his earthly home at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.

Willie is preceded in death by his...

Pinkie Bell Allen

May 5, 2022

Pinkie Bell Allen was born on December 23, 1922, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the 3rd child born to Willie and Pinkie Fields. 

She grew up in El Dorado and lived at her current address for 68 years. As a child, Pinkie Bell displayed the willingness to learn, grow and succeed. She was beautiful as well as smart. She...

Shirley Faye Foster

May 1, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Faye Moody was born on August 25, 1948, in El Dorado, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Alvin and Mary Moody.

She departed this life on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Alvin and Mary Moody, and three brothers; James Moody, Lonnie Hicks,...

Shirley Lovett

Apr 28, 2022

Shirley was affectionately known to her family as Jean.

On April 28, 2022, Jean passed away peacefully at the age of 72 after a brief illness. During her illness, Jean repeatedly stated, "I'm going to trust God. God got my back."

Jean was born to the parents of Florella Moore and Leidos Lovett on January 22, 1950, in Urbana, Arkansas.

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Augustine Williams-Phifer

Apr 17, 2022

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10

Augustine Williams-Phifer was born on April 3, 1966. She was the daughter of Alice O. Martin and J.W. Williams. She was the youngest of...

Willie Hawkins

Apr 10, 2022

Time to be Born: March 10, 1947, in Crossett Arkansas

Time to Die: April 10, 2022

Mr. Hawkins accepted Christ at an early age at Campground A.M.E. Later; he joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Farmerville, Louisiana. He was raised in the community of Cooterville in Crossett, Arkansas.

Willie Hawkins was a hard worker. During his career, he worked...

Antonio Bridges

Apr 7, 2022

Antonio Lamar Bridges was born on June 18, 1983, in El Dorado, AR, to Anthony Bridges and Vanessa Traylor.

At an early age, Antonio accepted Christ while attending Saint James Baptist Church. In his later years, he was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Antonio served on the Usher Dept. and sang in the choir. Antonio graduated from El Dorado...

Ray Gilbert Swift

Apr 2, 2022

 Ray G. Swift was born on September 11, 1954. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. El Roy Swift. He lived and grew up in El Dorado, AR, where he accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age.

Ray was educated in the El Dorado Public School District and received his diploma from El Dorado High School...

Michael Samuel

Mar 23, 2022

Michael Samuel, also known to family and friends as Mack Alvin & Redfox, was born on February 5, 1966, in El Dorado, Arkansas; he departed this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the age of 56.

He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of the Longview Baptist Church in Calion, Arkansas.

Michael graduated...

Betty Wade

Mar 23, 2022

 

Betty Jean Wade came into the world on December 29, 1953. She was the daughter of Robert and Mae Ruth Mason.

 

Betty was a lifelong member of Little Bethel Baptist Church. She was a housekeeper for many years for Richard and Vertis Mason. She later became a caregiver/housekeeper for Dr. Pillsbury and his family, where she remained until...

Walter Evans

Mar 21, 2022

Walter Evans Jr. was born February 24, 1950, in Lisbon, LA, to Walter Evans Sr. and Louria Mc Celland Evans.

Walter attended Rosenwald High School in Junction, City, AR. After high school, he enrolled in a technical college to become a painter. Upon completion of technical college, he moved to California to pursue his career as a painter. Walter resided...