Obituaries

Fannie Mae Lowery

Fannie Mae Lowery

Oct 28, 2021

Fannie Mae was born to the late Arthur and Fannie Beavers, she was the third of eight children, and she confessed her love for Christ at an early age and united with Salem Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member until her health failed. Fannie Mae joined in holy matrimony to the late John Lowery Jr., and they...

Linda Kay White

Linda Kay White

Oct 27, 2021

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Psalm 23: 1-3

Linda Kay White was born on August 3rd, 1962, to Mirdie and the Late Ollie Lee...

Samuel Frazier

Samuel Frazier

Oct 27, 2021

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalms 27:1

Samuel (Sammie) Selvester Frazier was born October 17, 1953, in Monroe, LA, to the late Nobie Jr and Earnestine Frazier (Ross). To this union, ten children were born. He departed to be...

Chino Lovett

Chino Lovett

Oct 25, 2021

"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. And I go to prepare a place for you that where I am you may be also. John 14

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes:...

Rita Delois Waller

Rita Delois Waller

Oct 24, 2021

"The race is not given to the swift, or to the strong but to the one who endures to the end" Ecclesiastes 9:11.

It gives me joy to say that our mother, Rita Delois Brown Waller departed from her earthly body because of Alzheimer's disease but not before she gave the disease the fight of her life. This disease reared...

Jamal Keshaun Norman

Jamal Keshaun Norman

Oct 17, 2021

Jamal KeShaun Norman was born November 21, 2000, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Richard Norman and Quiana Smith McGhee.

In 2017, Jamal united with the Free Will Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Alvin McGhee, where he enjoyed his church family to the fullest.

He was a 2020 graduate of El Dorado High School and decided to further his...

Catherine Highshaw

Catherine Highshaw

Oct 14, 2021

The Beloved

Mrs. Catherine Turner-Highshaw (aka Baby, Bay, O'Bay, Cathy, Momma, Granny, or Nana)

Sister Catherine Turner-Highshaw, age 68, of Long Beach, California, died on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.

Catherine was born on April 4, 1953, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the youngest child and daughter of the late Jake Turner and the...

Etta Faye Morgan-Smith

Etta Faye Morgan-Smith

Oct 14, 2021

Etta Faye Morgan Smith transitioned from Earth to Heaven on October 14, 2021, at the age of 71, but her love for her family and friends will never be forgotten. She was born on June 30, 1950, to the union of the late John H. and I Dell Miller Morgan, in Oakland, Louisiana. Etta received her formal education at Eastside...

Lawrence "Bosco" Robinson

Lawrence "Bosco" Robinson

Oct 11, 2021

"God hath not promised skies always blue, Flowers-strewn pathways all our lives through, God

Hath not promised sun without rain, joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God hath promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love."

Lawrence "Bosco" Robinson was born June...

Jimmie Gray

Jimmie Gray

Oct 7, 2021

Jimmie Gray was born November 6, 1966, to Paula S. Gray and Jimmie Simmons in Rockford, IL.

Jimmie accepted Christ at the age of 10, where he united with the Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Rockford, IL.

Jimmie attended West High School. His last place of employment was at Daniel Reap Car Dealership in Smackover, AR.

On Thursday, October...

Alston Joshawn Andrews

Alston Joshawn Andrews

Oct 3, 2021

Alston JoShawn Andrews was born September 16, 1998, in El Dorado, AR, to Joseph Q. Andrews and Shawn Pitts Andrews. During his early years, his family lived in Three Creeks, and Alston attended school in Junction City. Later his family moved to Urbana, and Alston transferred to the El Dorado School District. Alston was very active and involved in many...

Lonnie Dewayne Phillips

Lonnie Dewayne Phillips

Oct 2, 2021

Lonnie D. Phillips "Wayne" was born March 20, 1965, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Essie B. Tubbs Phillips and the late Lonnie T. Phillips.

Wayne accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church of El Dorado, Arkansas. Wayne met the love of his life, Bernadette Rucks Phillips, in 1984 and was married on...

Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson

Sep 30, 2021

Paul Anderson Jr. was born on July 10, 1956, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to the late Paul Anderson Sr. and Maggie Brocks.

Preceding him in death are his parents Paul Anderson Sr, and Maggie Brocks, Brother Charles Anderson and his sister Callie Anderson.

Left to cherish his memories are his three sisters Betty Heard (Calvin), Annie Goodwin, and Fannie Anderson, all...

Frankie Sanders

Frankie Sanders

Sep 28, 2021

Frankie Sanders was born on November 6, 1961, to the late Oliver and Martha Sanders. She departed this life on September 28, 2021, at Oakridge Nursing Home. Frankie was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Frankie wasn’t a stranger at Oakridge, she loved her Lynn, and her Lynn loved her; she loved all the other nurses and aides; she...

Geneva Jones

Geneva Jones

Sep 27, 2021

Geneva Louise Jones was born on October 24, 1964 to Joe Nathan Jones and Ammie Jean Welch Kimble in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her nickname was Jennifer; she loved children and became the babysitter for her family and friends.

Preceding her in death is her stepdad Joseph Kimble Sr., two sisters Renetta Jones and Joann Jones Williams. Grandparents Jeffie Welch, J.C...

Carl Brown

Carl Brown

Sep 24, 2021

Carl Brown Jr. made his transition on September 24, 2021, at Life Touch Hospice Care.

Carl Brown Jr. was born in El Dorado, AR, to Carl and Jerlene (Richmond) Brown, both deceased on February 21, 1958.

He attended schools in the El Dorado School District.

He married Sharon K. Talley on July 17, 2001. He worked at Coca-Cola Bottling Co.,...

Frances Saunders

Frances Saunders

Sep 19, 2021

Frances Smead (Sturges) Saunders was born on May 16, 1946 to the late Theodore Roosevelt (T.R.) and Ethel (Carey) Sturges in Mt. Holly Arkansas. Frances gave her life to Christ at 12 years old at New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Adams. She also, joined Hartford Memorial Baptist church where she sang in the choir under the...

Herman Vernell Kilgore

Herman Vernell Kilgore

Sep 17, 2021

Herman Vernell Kilgore, Sr., was born on the 9th of January, 1949, in Smackover, Arkansas, to Herman Lee Kilgore and Lonnie Mae Burns. He was the eldest child of this union. Herman accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at 12 years old in West Helena, AR, at Second Baptist Church.

Herman attended school in West Helena, AR,...

Orlando Darren Reed Sr.

Orlando Darren Reed Sr.

Sep 11, 2021

On February 10, 1960, the heavens opened up and released a bouncing baby boy to Ruby Nell Springer, Claiborne Reed, and joyfully raised by his Grandmother Marcella Kennedy-Lowery.

Apple Jack loved sports from an early age; he also loved giving back to his community and loved the elders while taking in the knowledge they provided him. He was a 1978...

Queen Ester Thompson

Queen Ester Thompson

Sep 10, 2021

Born February 17, 1936, to Johnnie L. Thompson and Annie B. Parker in Sarepta, Louisiana.

She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church #2 and was retired from Andrews Funeral Home, where she worked as Secretary.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Reeves Thompson Jr., and a daughter, Sheila Renee Thompson Wallace.

Survivors are two daughters...

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