Obituaries

Ida Williams

Ida Williams

Apr 23, 2021

Ida Ree Williams was born October 12, 1959, to the union of Mack and Avon Pevey Williams.

April 23, 2021, the angels came and carried her to a much deserved and unexpected rest.

She is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Sam Williams, Roy J. Williams, Willie T. Williams, Dutch Williams, Lynzel Williams; two sisters, Betty Wright Stanley,...

Ira “Buddy” Elliott

Ira “Buddy” Elliott

Apr 11, 2021

Ira Elliott Jr. lovingly known as “Buddy” was born in Dubach, LA. on August 20,1937 to the late Ira Elliott Sr and Lealor Smith Halton. He was raised by his maternal grandparents the late Steve and Jennie O’ Guinn Smith in Mt. Holly, AR.  The Lord called him home on Sunday, April 11, 2021 from CHI St. Vincent Hospital in...

Sharon Renee’ Springer

Sharon Renee’ Springer

Apr 6, 2021

Sis. Sharon Renee’ Springer was born July 6, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, to Mr. Destory Springer (Deceased) & Mrs. Minnie Malone Springer.

She graduated from El Dorado High School. Later she graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Engineering. She served in the U.S. Airforce. She joined St. Vestal C.M.E. Church at an early age, and she was...

Mae Evelyn Sherman

Mae Evelyn Sherman

Mar 30, 2021

Mae Evelyn Sherman was born October 3, 1945, in Randolph, LA, to the late Will C. Carter and Lillie P. Henry. Evelyn lived most of her life in El Dorado, AR, with her devoted husband of 57-years, Otis Sherman. Through their union, they were blessed with three children: Darrell, Gereron, and Zondra.  

After graduating in 1963 from Rosenwald HS in...

Willie Mae Brown

Willie Mae Brown

Mar 25, 2021

Sister Willie Mae Brown was born on September 3, 1942, in Haynesville, Louisiana, to the late Willie Lee Miller and Tom Wilson.

On March 27, 2021, God called Willie Mae home for a much-deserved unexpected rest.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Brown, and a brother-Tom Wilson Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories of her...

Glenda Johnson

Glenda Johnson

Mar 25, 2021

Sis. Glenda “Dean “Jonson was born to Cleveland Robinson Sr. and Virgie Mae Robinson on June 19, 1959, in Kermit, Texas. She was raised in Junction City, Arkansas, and later moved to El Dorado, Arkansas.

She departed this life on March 25, 2021, at her residence. She was a faithful, dedicated, and committed soldier serving as an Usher in the...

Tomarsheonia "Moneak" Moore

Tomarsheonia "Moneak" Moore

Mar 19, 2021

Moneak Larry Moore was born June 5, 1976, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Herbert Hicks and Marilyn Larry of Junction City, Arkansas. She received her Heavenly Wings on March 19, 2021.

Moneak accepted Christ at an early age at New Hope CME Church in Junction City, Arkansas. She later moved to El Dorado, Arkansas, where she attended Salem...

Mary Daniels

Mary Daniels

Mar 18, 2021

Sis Mary E. Daniels was born June 2, 1952, in El Dorado, AR.

She was born to the proud parents of Dayton Lowery and Mattie Lee Eutsey Lowery in this union; there were 16 children. She was the baby girl of the family.

Sister Mary Daniels accepted Christ as her savior at an early age; she was a committed member...

Braylon Kamario Swanigan

Braylon Kamario Swanigan

Mar 13, 2021

With great sorrow, the family of Braylon Kamario Swanigan, 19, announce his passing on March 13, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born in Arlington, Texas, on December 10, 2001. He was greeted in heaven by his grandfathers, James Turner and Luther Harris Sr., His great grandparents Odell Sherman & Leola Perkins....

James "Hammer" Hay

James "Hammer" Hay

Mar 12, 2021

On December 30, 1966, James Wesley Hay was born to the late Fred and Earlean Kennedy Hay in Shreveport, LA.

At an early age, he joined Mt Sinai CME Church and served as a choir member.

He was a 1985 graduate of Summerfield High School.

After graduation, James began his work experience with Con Agra Poultry Company and later with...

Chico Caver

Chico Caver

Mar 9, 2021

Chico Caver was born on August 1, 1975, to Willie and Bobbie Jean Ruffin Caver in El Dorado, Arkansas.

He departed this life on March 9, 2021, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Chico was a 1993 graduate of El Dorado High School. In the spring of 1998, he pledged brotherhood to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity at...

John Fermon Moore

John Fermon Moore

Mar 9, 2021

John Fermon Moore, Jr. was born on September 25, 1959 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was affectionately known as "Tha Miz Mac Master" and Junior to his family and friends. He was the fourth child and only son born to his loving parents, Mr. John Fermon Moore, Sr. and Mrs. Alfriza Matthews Moore. He had a very idyllic childhood where...

Madessie Thompson

Madessie Thompson

Mar 6, 2021

Madessie was born in El Dorado, AR on June 1, 1926.  She was the daughter of Frank Barnes and Jessie Inez Byas.   At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Mt. Zion No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church in Urbana, AR, where she remained until she transitioned to a new home.

On July 21, 1941,...

Raleigh Lavell Beasley

Raleigh Lavell Beasley

Mar 3, 2021

Reflection of LifeEcclestastes3:1- To everything, there is a season and a time to every purpose under Heaven

Raleigh L. Beasley was born May 31, 1983, to Larry Beasley and Glendora Messer Beasley. He united with the Cargile St. Church of Christ Where he was baptized in 1995. He attended El Dorado High School as a member of the class of...

Albert Thurman Sr.

Albert Thurman Sr.

Mar 2, 2021

Albert D. Thurman Sr. was born July 21, 1969, to Lois Miller and Herman Thurman.

He united with Shady Grove Baptist Church at an early age. God’s Heavenly angels came and picked another one of his most beautiful flowers on March 2, 2021.

Albert graduated from El Dorado High School in 1988. He loved spending time with his children and...

Floyd “Bookie” D’Angelo Davidson

Floyd “Bookie” D’Angelo Davidson

Mar 2, 2021

Floyd D'Angelo Davidson affectionately known as “Bookie” was born November 9, 1979 in El Dorado, AR to Dorothy J. Cargile and Floyd L. Davidson.

Bookie moved to Los Angeles CA in 1981 at age 2. He is credited with  later finding what is now the “Family Church” First Corinthians C. B. C. Bookie accepted Christ at an early age and...

Peggy German

Peggy German

Feb 25, 2021

Peggy was born to Ivory and Ira Easter on January 6, 1965. She attended School in the Mt. Holly school district, she attended church at Plum Street Church of Christ. Peggy departed her earthly home on February 25, 2021.

She met the love of her life Donald in December 1982, and they united in Holy Matrimony on August 27, 1993. To...

Annie Lois Jones-Williams

Annie Lois Jones-Williams

Feb 23, 2021

Annie Lois Jones Williams was born on October 1, 1951, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the second-born child to Louis and Mary C. Jones. She was raised in Urbana, Arkansas, where she united with Mt. Zion #2 Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.  During her membership, she was a songstress in the Junior Choir and later the Inspirational...

Myrtle Lee Clemons-Miller

Myrtle Lee Clemons-Miller

Feb 20, 2021

God Giveth…

Mother Myrtle Lee Clemons-Miller was born to Mr. Lennie and Emmaline Darling- Clemons on January 27, 1935, in Eldorado, Arkansas. Her growth in Christ started at the early age of twelve years old at the Rock Island Church of God in Christ in El Dorado, Arkansas, under the guidance of Bishop H.W. Satterwhite.  

Mother Miller joined the Plum...

Deacon LaVan Cook

Deacon LaVan Cook

Feb 19, 2021

Deacon LaVan Cook was born December 20th, 1937, in Strong Arkansas, to Rev.- Greely Cook and Clara Thompson- Cook. He was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1955.

On December 25, 1959, he united in holy matrimony to Effie Dean Burns-Cook and remained a devoted husband for forty-eight years. To this union, they were blessed with three daughters,...

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