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Dr. Cortez Smith Jr.
Feb 14, 2021
Dr. Cortez Smith, Jr., 72, of Pine Bluff, AR, departed this life on February 14, 2021. Dr. Cortez (C.T.) Smith, Jr., was born on July 8, 1948, to Mr. Cortez Smith, Sr., and Mrs. Hazel (Penny) Smith in Eldorado, Arkansas. Cortez attended Watson Elementary and graduated from Washington High School in Eldorado, Arkansas. Cortez decided to further his education after...
Mable Christian
Feb 11, 2021
Mrs. Mable Lee Reed Christian was born November 26, 1939, in Mt. Willie Community to the late Calvin Reed and Mattie Shutes of El Dorado, AR. She received her heavenly wings on February 11, 2021, while surrounded by her love ones.Mabel accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Willie Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR., she later moved to...
Stephanie Freeman
Feb 10, 2021
Stephanie Nicole Freeman was born on July 11, 1985, to Virginia Ray Ford and Bobby Ray Freeman. She departed from this life on February 10, 2021.
At an early age, she joined First Saint James Baptist Church and later united with the Cross Life Church of El Dorado, where she remained a faithful member until her departure.
Stephanie graduated from...
Joe Ann Banks-Williams
Feb 7, 2021
Joe Ann Banks Williams was born March 1, 1953, in Lillie, LA, to the late Ira and Mildred Banks, who were prominent members of the Willow Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Calion, AR. Joe Ann accepted Christ at an early age. She was a devoted member and a Deaconess of the Willow Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Joe Ann attended Smith,...
Tony Anthony Cole II
Jan 30, 2021
Tony A. Cole II was born May 4, 1991, in Little Rock, AR. He was the son of the late Tony Cole and Sharon R. Davis. At an early age, he joined Shady Grove of Memphis, TN, later he moved to El Dorado AR, and joined Christ Missionary Baptist Church, where he remained until his death. He was a choir...
Tiffany George
Jan 27, 2021
Tiffany George was born December 10, 1984; Tiffany was born in Monroe, LA. The daughter of Mary Beth Shutes and Willie George. Tiffany was a graduate of Bernice Louisiana High School; after high school, she continued her education at Grambling State University and later spent time in the Navy reserves. She was a manager of Walmart for eight years. She...
Harold Russell
Jan 26, 2021
Harold was born February 26, 1946, to the late Jim and Kissie Watkins-Russell in Norphlet, AR. The Lord called him home on January 26, 2021, from John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, AR. At an early age, Harold joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Norphlet, where he was a faithful member.
He was educated in the Smith...
Rebecca Jane White-Johnson
Jan 25, 2021
Rebecca Jane White Johnson was born on November 6, 1942, to the late Louis and Pearl White of Opelousas, Louisiana. She departed this life on Monday, January 25, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.
A devout Christian, she united with the Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church located in Opelousas, Louisiana, at an early age; after she moved to El...
Dorothy Harper
Jan 23, 2021
Dorothy Mae Owens-Harper was born in Junction City, Ar, on January 22, 1939, to Wallace Sams Sr. and Mattie (Mammie) Owens. Dorothy departed this world surrounded by her family on January 23, 2021.
Dorothy gave her life to Christ at a very early age. She was the eldest of five children on her mother's side, with four girls and one...
Ezekiel "Zeke" Ridgell Jr.
Jan 21, 2021
Our beloved brother, Ezekiel Ridgell Jr., better known as Zeke, ascended to heaven on January 21, 2021. Born February 17, 1962, Zeke was 58 years old when he passed away in El Dorado, AR. Zeke was preceded in death by his parents Ezekiel and Dorothy Ridgell, and one sister Dorothy Jean Ridgell.
He leaves behind to mourn his loss of...
Traci Leatrice Harris
Jan 18, 2021
He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, for there were many against me. Psalm 55:18
On November 9, 1986, God blessed Yung and Sharon Harris with their first daughter, Traci Leatrice Harris.
At an early age, Traci joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, where she was very active. She...
Birdie Mae Johnson
Jan 12, 2021
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Sister Birdie Mae Johnson was born March 16, 1950, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Annie Mae Johnson. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 12,...
Gilbert Paul Henry
Jan 12, 2021
On the 22nd of August, 1958, a baby boy entered the earth's atmosphere, the 7th of what was to be 11 children. Born to Sylvera and T.C. Henry Sr. They named him Gilbert Paul. He was quite a character, and no one could stay angry with Gilbert very long because you were laughing too hard at his jokes. He never...
Priscilla Louise Hollidy
Jan 5, 2021
Priscilla Louise Hollidy was born March 14, 1937, in Junction City, Arkansas. She is the third child of the late Johnnie and Gordie Hill.
Priscilla was educated within Junction City school district and graduated from Rosenwald High School. She was a member of the basketball team, The Rosenwald Tigers. Soon after graduation, she attended cosmetology school in Texarkana, Arkansas,...
Charles Anthony McHenry
Jan 3, 2021
Charles Anthony McHenry was born on October 29, 1978, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Wynoia Faye Ward and Tony McHenry.
At an early age, Charles accepted Christ as his Savior and began his Christian journey at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Strong, AR, while being raised by Robert and Fannie McHenry.
As a child, Charles “Toe” enjoyed playing basketball and dominoes...
Sharnes “Punkin” McGhee
Jan 2, 2021
On December 7, 1999, Sharnes (Punkin) McGhee was welcomed into this world by Barry and Fredia McGhee. She departed this life on January 2, 2021, in Conway, Arkansas. Sharnes; was the third and the youngest child of this loving couple.
As a child Sharnes warmed the hearts of all her family as they watched her grow and develop in life....
Rodricus U. Townsend Jr.
Jan 1, 2021
Rodricus Townsend was born September 11, 1997, to Latasha Samuel and Rodricus Townsend Sr. in El Dorado, Arkansas.
He was an artist. He loved making music and enjoyed time with his family. Rodricus was also known as “Lil Rod” and “Bogey.”
He was preceded in death by 4 great grandparents Hazel Williams Heard, Charles Heard, Mollie Johnson, and Will Sapp.
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Frank “Lightning” Cleveland Fields Sr.
Dec 29, 2020
Frank Cleveland Fields Sr. was born to the late Grover Cleveland Fields and Mattie James Thompson Fields on July 31, 1922, in Lillie, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents, son Frank Cleveland Fields Jr., sisters Loree Fields, Eudoxie Neel Fields, Cloria Fields, a brother George E. Fields and a dear Sister-in-Law Illean Harris.
He accepted...
James "JB" Dale Bowens Jr.
Dec 29, 2020
James Dale Bowens Jr. was born April 1, 1990, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Rhonda Waller Jones and James Bowens Sr.
He was affectionately known as “JB” and at an early age united with Bible Baptist Church in Norphlet.
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, God called James home to be united with his maternal grandmother Linda Marie Waller and grandfather ...
Alice Alford
Dec 29, 2020
Alice Alford was born on August 15, 1957, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Jody and Lula Clemons's parentage.
Alice went through her transformation and served the Lord with everything she had. She was a faithful member of the Douglas Chapel Baptist Church; Alice started a substance abuse support group for incarcerated women transitioning back into society. Alice was a mentor...
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