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Ruth Helen Ross-Johnson
Sep 9, 2021
Sister Ruth Helen Ross-Johnson was born March 31, 1954, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Ellen Smith and Freddie C. Ross Sr. She was a member of St James Missionary Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas.
On September 9, 2021, Ruth left this life to go to her final resting place at Medical Center South Arkansas, El Dorado, Arkansas.
She is...
Mary Jo Jenkins
Sep 8, 2021
Mary Jo Jenkins was born May 1, 1939, to the late L Mae and Joseph Sherman in White Castle, Louisiana. She accepted Christ as her Savior under the shepherd of the late Bishop Roy Matheney at Fairview Church of God in Christ. As she learned of the ways of the Lord, she served in the capacity of Superintendent of the...
Charlie Lewis Harris
Sep 7, 2021
On May 25, 1960, a beautiful bouncing baby boy was born to Jack Harris and Corine Miller-Harris. They named this bundle of joy Charlie Lewis-Harris. As a child, he was always fun-loving and a joy to be around. He was known to many of his family and close friends as “Tuna.” He would often gather with a group of friends...
Linda Kay Riley
Sep 5, 2021
Blessed with life: Linda Kay Riley of El Dorado, Arkansas, began her earthly mission on the 20th day of October 1970. She brought extreme joy to the holy union of her parents, Joyce Ann Henry and Sammie Riley.
Transition: On Saturday, the 4th day of September 2021, God called (Kay Kay) for a much-deserved unexpected rest.
Spiritually minded: At an...
Lyntee Curley Sr.
Sep 3, 2021
Mr. Lyntee "Tee" Curley Sr., 81, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at 5:37 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Advocate at Home Hospice.
Lyntee Affectionately, known as "Tee," was born on December 24, 1939, in Calion, Arkansas, to John Henry and Lula Curley. Lyntee married Ruby Sue Curley. Tee loved to fish, barbeque food on the grill, and spend...
Aleshia Brown-McMurrian
Sep 3, 2021
Aleshia Nicole (Nikki) McMurrian was born on November 7, 1983, to the union of John J. Brown Jr. and Dorothy Levingston Brown. She joined Union Arc Baptist Church at an early age, where she enjoyed singing in the church choir. Aleshia attended the El Dorado Public schools and graduated from El Dorado High School in 2002. She extended her education...
Janice Lynell Jenson
Aug 29, 2021
Janice Lynell Jenson was born July 26, 1954, in El Dorado, Arkansas, the second daughter of J. B. and Rachel Green Clark. On Sunday, August 29, 2021, she transitioned from her earthly home at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Janice confessed hope in Christ at an early age was baptized at First Baptist Church, Cordell, under the leadership of...
Shirley Napoleon
Aug 28, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Sylvia Campbell-Napoleon was born February 12, 1936, in Blytheville, Arkansas the daughter of William and Mossie Campbell. Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville, Arkansas. She received her formal education at Harrison High School in Blytheville. After leaving her parent’s home she then attended A. M. & N...
Eddie "EW" Waymon Powell
Aug 22, 2021
Eddie Waymon Powell was born on November 9, 1935, in Strong, Arkansas, to the late Waymon and Evelyn Powell. At a very young age, the word of God and his abundance were instilled in him. Affectionally known by family and friends as E.W., in his adolescent years, he would enjoy going to school just to come home to his grandmother...
Dominique "Twig" Javon Noble
Aug 19, 2021
Dominique Javon Noble (Twig) was born January 5, 1989, to Edna and Michael Noble in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Dominique accepted Christ at an early age. He received his formal education from Junction City Schools, where he graduated with honors. After graduation, Dominique obtained a degree and numerous certificates from Southern Arkansas University – Tech in Camden, Arkansas. He served as...
Joe Frank Thomas
Aug 19, 2021
Joe Frank Thomas, fondly known as Woody, was born to the late Joe Lee Thomas and Frankie Jean Reynolds Ansley on April 4, 1965, in El Dorado, Arkansas, on August 19, 2021. Joe fell into eternal sleep; we love you, Joe Sleep well.
He is preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents Frank Reynolds Sr. & Catherine Jones Reynolds,...
Eddie Susie McDuffie-Davis
Aug 14, 2021
Brutally honest, amazingly sweet, and naturally lovable. A few truths that melted your heart when you met knew and loved Mrs. Eddie Susie Davis, born on September 15, 1938, to the late Roy McDuffie and Vashti McDuffie.
She graced this earth with a spirit that will remain with her siblings, Lizzie Hickman and Jean Barnes, her children Michael Alderson (Brenda),...
Bennie Shelton
Aug 12, 2021
Bennie Shelton was born on January 29, 1940, in Strong, Ar, to the late Alex Shelton Sr. and Nelie Rogers.
Bennie accepted Christ at an early age and joined Curry Chapel AME Church in Strong, AR, where he was a faithful member until his health failed. He served as a member of the usher board and Stewart and trustee board....
Christopher Paul Thomas
Aug 12, 2021
Brother Christopher Paul Thomas was born August 27, 1965, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Alvin James “A.J.” Hall and Vera Mae Thomas.
Paul accepted the Lord at a young age, under the leadership of his grandfather, Reverend J.I. Thomas, while attending Douglas Chapel Baptist Church. He later united with the Morning Star Baptist Church Family, under the...
ShaHannah Boone
Aug 9, 2021
ShaHannah D. Bonne went to be with the Lord August 9, 2021,
Born April 8, 1995 to Cristina Miller Boone and Lennis Boone. One of ShaHannah’s biggest joys was being around children.
She was a 2013 El Dorado High School Graduate who loved cooking as well as being around her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her...
James Lee Davis Jr.
Aug 8, 2021
James Lee Davis, Jr. mechanic and a lifelong resident of El Dorado, Arkansas, died on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the age of 60.
James (Junior) is survived by his spouse, companion, and best friend Sharon Hicks (Davis), his stepson Jermaine Powell, his brother Earnest (Vera) Davis, his sisters; Rosetta Davis, Sonda (Reggie) Holly, Vonda Davis, and Angula Davis. He...
Hamp Robert Stokes Sr.
Aug 5, 2021
Hamp R. Stokes Sr was born on March 8, 1941, in Norphlet, Arkansas, to Benjamin (Ben) and Ollie V. Stokes. He was the youngest of six children. He married Gwendolyn Lucille Ford, and to this union, three sons (Hamp Jr., John, and Anthony) were born. Hamp moved to Los Angeles, CA, in the late 1960s and returned to Norphlet,...
Diane "Ms. Daisy" Crayton
Aug 4, 2021
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Sister Diane Crayton (Daisey, Lady D) was born October 26, 1958, in Caledonia, AR. She was the daughter of the late Jimmy Lee Frazier and the late Janie Lee Crayton.
Diane spent a...
Lawrence Edward Webster
Jul 28, 2021
Brother Lawrence Edward Webster was born to Booker T. and Molly Webster on August 21, 1956, in Calion, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his wife Melissa Webster, parents; two brothers: Charles Meadows and John Douglas Webster; four Sisters: Gloria Bean, Betty Purifoy, Sylvian Webster, and Eula Mae Hegler.
Brother Lawrence was raised in Calion, Arkansas, where he worked...
Tamy Diane Buggs
Jul 28, 2021
Tamy Diane Turner Buggs was born June 25, 1962, in Strong, Arkansas (Free Hope Community) to Alvin and Lorene Turner.
As a daddy’s girl, she loved spending time with her daddy working on cars and driving him around. Her loving mother introduced her to Christ. She spent many days walking the country road to the church. As a child, she...
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