Obituaries

Billy Clyde Waller

Billy Clyde Waller

Jun 11, 2021

Brother Billy Clyde Waller was born on October 20, 1957, to the late Arseller and the Late Catherine Modisette Waller, in the Union Arc Community.

He departed this life on June 11, 2021, at the UAMS Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was a member of the Union Arc Baptist Church in Dodge City, Arkansas.

He was a graduate of...

Peggy Gantt

Peggy Gantt

Jun 11, 2021

Peggy Jane Gantt was born May 16, 1955, in Waldo, Arkansas, to Norma Mae Payne Gantt and Willie Gantt. She attended Waldo High School.

Peggy moved to El Dorado, Arkansas, with her family years after she graduated from high school. Peggy decided that she could benefit from the services provided by Community Living Arrangements, Inc.; she became a resident and...

Murphy "MJ" Aaron Jr.

Murphy "MJ" Aaron Jr.

Jun 8, 2021

Murphy Joe Aaron Jr was born on August 7, 1986, to Pastor Murphy Joe Aaron SR and the late Suzette Henry Aaron in El Dorado, AR. He was considered a miracle child as he was given to his father in a dream after his parents suffered three stillborn births. The Lord saw fit to turn a dream into reality by...

Larry "LB" Buffington

Larry "LB" Buffington

Jun 7, 2021

Larry D. Buffington, known to most as “LB,” was born on December 25, 1951, in Mt. Holly, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents Tony & Mildred (Primm) Buffington, brother Curtis Crayton & John L. Buffington, and stepson Larry “LJ” Johnson.

He united with Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at a young age. “LB” departed his life on Monday,...

Forshunda White-Willingham

Forshunda White-Willingham

Jun 5, 2021

Mrs. Forshunda White-Willingham was born March 7, 1971, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Mose and Carolyn White; she accepted Christ at an early age.

Forshunda attended Fairview Elementary (Watson), Rogers Junior High, where she was a cheerleader, and El Dorado High school. After she graduated high school in 1989, she attended SAU- Magnolia. Her Hobbies were styling hair, singing, dancing,...

Lori Denise Bolton

Lori Denise Bolton

Jun 4, 2021

Lori Denise Bolton was born October 30, 1956, In Harlan, Kentucky, to Rodell and Australia Rhodes. She departed this life on Friday, June 4, 2021, in El Dorado, Arkansas.

She attended public schools in Harlan, Kentucky, and was a college graduate with a degree in Paralegal Studies; upon moving to El Dorado, Arkansas, she met and married Tony Bolton to...

Willie Grimes

Willie Grimes

Jun 4, 2021

Wille Edward Grimes was born on August 27, 1937, to George and Ora Grimes in Norphlet, Arkansas. He departed his life on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Conway, Arkansas. Willie gave his life to Christ at an early age while attending Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Norphlet and was a true believer in the power of prayer.

Willie graduated from...

Shirley White

Shirley White

May 31, 2021

Shirley Ann White was born in El Dorado, AR, on January 23, 1959, to the late Eddie Frazier and Jessie E. George Sr. Shirley passed away peacefully from her earthly life on Wednesday, May 31, 2021, after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her family and friends during her last days here on earth. She...

Annie Johnson

Annie Johnson

May 28, 2021

Sister Annie Lee Johnson was born February 21, 1945, in El Dorado, Arkansas; she was the daughter of the late Lee and Annie Mae Johnson. She departed this life on Friday, May 28, 2021, at home. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren Wilkice Andrew Johnson, Catrice Allison Johnson, and seven siblings.

She leaves to cherish her memories one...

Pete Williams

Pete Williams

May 26, 2021

Pete Williams was born June 29, 1945, to Harper and Lillie Williams in El Dorado, Arkansas; he departed this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Pete confessed his belief in Christ at an early age and united with Salem Baptist Church in Salem, Arkansas. Pete was a deacon at St. James Baptist Church of El...

Clifton George

Clifton George

May 24, 2021

Clifton Thomas George was born in El Dorado, AR, on May 28, 1962, to Eddie B Frazier and Jessie E George Sr.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Eddie B Frazier and Jessie E George Sr; Brother David Lee Harris; one niece Shameka Holmes; one nephew Devonte Hill, and Grandson Azariah George.

His memories live on...

Bobbie Dixon

Bobbie Dixon

May 18, 2021

Bobbie Dixon Glover was born to the late Aredell Dixon and Leola Moore on December 11, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Bobbie is preceded in death by her husband, the late Elmer Glover, her parents Aredell Dixon and Leola Moore, her brothers, Jessie Bell, Robert Bell, Elis T. Dixon, and Willie Bell, and one sister Hazel Bell and daughter Linda Ford.

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Linda Faye Ford

Linda Faye Ford

May 18, 2021

Linda Faye Ford was born to the late Elmer Glover and Bobbie Dixon Glover on May 17, 1951, in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Linda worked as a Registered Nurse until her health failed.

Linda is preceded in death by her Father Elmer Glover, her Mother Bobbie Dixon Glover, and her son, Desmond Ford.

Linda leaves to cherish her memories, Brother Randy...

Shaun “Gatt” Gatson

Shaun “Gatt” Gatson

May 11, 2021

Shaun Deondrea Gatson was born November 10, 1978, to Maolla Mitchell and Leonard Gatson.

Shaun, fondly known as Gatt by family and friends, was a very hardworking man. Shaun was employed with El Dorado Tree Services from 2004 until his health failed in 2019.

He was typically the life of the party and was fun to be around. His enormous...

Bobby Welch

Bobby Welch

May 8, 2021

Bobby Welch was born to the late Violet Phillips-Sapp of Summerfield, La, and Ivory Welch on Dec 5, 1941. He was called home on May 8, 2021, to be with his father.

Bobby grew up in Summerfield, La; he played baseball and had a joy for fast cars in his early years. Bobby was known to many to be caring...

Robert "Skeet Champ" Spivey

Robert "Skeet Champ" Spivey

Apr 30, 2021

Robert Spivey was born at home on June 3, 1959 as a twin to thelate Earnest Spivey and Marie Taylor Spivey in El Dorado AR. He was called home on Friday April 30th at his resident to be with our heavenly father.

Robert affectionately known as “Skeet Champ” attended Fairview Elementary School and was a graduate of El Dorado High...

Tina Keaton

Tina Keaton

Apr 26, 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. 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...

Michael Davis

Michael Davis

Apr 25, 2021

Michael Lee Davis Sr. (Lee Lee), 62, of El Dorado, AR, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 19, 1958, in Union County to the late John L. Davis and AvaNell Davis Ball.

Michael accepted Christ at an early age. He was a 1977 graduate of El Dorado High School; he attended U.A.P.B. in...

Rosie Hicks

Rosie Hicks

Apr 25, 2021

Sister Rosie Lee Hicks was born February 6, 1951, in Emerson, Arkansas, to Sercy and Annie Mae Mason.

She departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2021, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, Arkansas.

Rosie was a proud member and graduate of the Washington High School Class of 1969.  Upon entering the workforce, she spent over 20...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Apr 25, 2021

Brother James Taylor of El Dorado, Arkansas, was born April 23, 1959, to John B. and Henry Mae Taylor.

On April 25, 2021, he departed this life at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

James united with Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, where he served faithfully.  He was a member of the Usher Board...

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