Obituaries

Robert Earl Shelton

Robert Earl Shelton

Jul 17, 2020

On November 22, 1952, God blessed Harvey P. Shelton and Kally William – Shelton with a baby boy. They called him Robert Earl Shelton.

Robert accepted Christ at a very early age at Curry Chapel A.M.E. Robert later united with Shady Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Jimmy Miller.

He was a 1971 graduate of Strong High School...

Jeremy LaDerrick Crew

Jeremy LaDerrick Crew

Jul 17, 2020

 Brother Jeremy LaDerrick Crew was born September 13, 1988, to George E. Crew and Pamela Crew in El Dorado, AR. Jeremy grew up in the Three Creeks Community, a quiet humble little boy, who grew up to be a hardworking young man. Most people knew him as Jeremy, some knew him as Cornbread, “J”, Big boy, and J Moneyy, but...

Ricky Maurice Richardson

Ricky Maurice Richardson

Jul 12, 2020

Ricky Maurice Richardson was born at the Medical Center of South Arkansas on July 6, 1967, to the parents of Donn Allen and Vashti Massey Richardson. He left the city of El Dorado when he was three years old.

Ricky became a member of the Victory Church of El Dorado in 2010.

He attended North Shore Elementary School and Hull...

Jerry "J Hound" Ford

Jerry "J Hound" Ford

Jul 11, 2020

Jerry “J Hound” Ford was born on August 9, 1950, in El Dorado, AR to JC Ford and Dorothy Finely Ford. He accepted Christ at an early age, and he was a faithful member and greeter at Victory Church until his health failed him. He attended Washington High School until the 10th grade. He joined the United States Army on...

David Grayson Sr.

David Grayson Sr.

Jul 8, 2020

Brother David Grayson was born September 28, 1928, in Union Parish, to the late William Jay Grayson and Sally Bell Mayfield.  The Lord called him home to a place of peace and rest on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Courtyard Rehabilitation Center.

At a young age, he professed his faith to Christ and united with First Baptist Church where he...

Larry Donnell Cunningham

Larry Donnell Cunningham

Jul 4, 2020

Donnell Cunningham was born February 17, 1956, to Will and Odie Bell Cunningham. He was the oldest of the set of twins. He was called home on July 4, 2020. Bro. Donnell Cunningham confess Christ long ago and held on to his belief in the Savior. (Jesus the Christ). His favorite song (When trouble comes in my life call Jesus)....

Sylvester "O'Neal" Robinson

Sylvester "O'Neal" Robinson

Jul 2, 2020

Sylvester O’Neal Robinson was born April 23, 1964, in Dodge City, Arkansas to Ocie Robinson and Dorothy Lee Jacob.  At an early age, he became a member of the Union Arc Baptist Church Dodge City, AR where he attended.

Sylvester received his education in the Junction City School System. Sylvester was a hardworking man and spent most of his life...

Lonnie Earl Hicks

Lonnie Earl Hicks

Jun 28, 2020

Bro.‌ ‌Lonnie‌ ‌Earl‌ ‌Hicks‌ ‌was‌ ‌born‌ ‌into‌ ‌this‌ ‌life‌ ‌on‌ ‌May‌ ‌15,‌ ‌1950,‌ ‌and‌ ‌entered‌ ‌into‌ ‌his‌ ‌eternal‌ ‌rest‌ ‌on‌ ‌Sunday,‌ ‌June‌ ‌28,‌ ‌2020.‌  ‌He‌ ‌was‌ ‌preceded‌ ‌in‌ ‌death‌ ‌by‌ ‌his‌ ‌mother,‌ ‌Ms.‌ ‌Frances‌ ‌E.‌ ‌Hicks‌ ‌, and‌ ‌his‌ ‌father,‌ ‌Mr.‌ ‌Alvin‌ ‌Moody;‌ ‌a‌ ‌sister,‌ ‌Alberta‌ ‌Sims;‌ ‌two‌ ‌brothers;‌ ‌James‌ ‌Moody‌ ‌and‌ ‌Johnny‌ ‌

Carol‌ ‌Moody.‌ ‌

At‌ ‌an‌ ‌early‌...

Clarence “Bubba” Wilbert Rodgers Jr.

Clarence “Bubba” Wilbert Rodgers Jr.

Jun 25, 2020

Clarence Wilbert Rodgers, Jr., formerly of Conway, AR; currently of Strong, AR; transitioned from this world on Thursday, June 25, 2020, to join the love of his life of thirty-three years— predeceased wife Ella Renee Stephens Rodgers.     Clarence was the first born and delight of his predeceased parents Clarence (Bud) Wilbert Rodgers and Claudia Faye Thigpen-Rodgers’ blended family. He...

Theresa "Ree Ree" Thomas

Theresa "Ree Ree" Thomas

Jun 23, 2020

Theresa R. Thomas was born January 25, 1966, to the late Earshilean Thomas and Bill White.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one nephew, Litron Q, Morgon.

At an early age, she attended Bosemon School for several years until they relocated to Champagnolle Landing, her teacher was Reginald Burns, he enjoyed teaching “Ree Ree” until her health...

Xavier Quamonne Thrower

Xavier Quamonne Thrower

Jun 14, 2020

On February 1, 1994, a handsome son was born to George Thrower & Ka-ia Billings. 

At a very early age, Xavier accepted Christ as His Savior and united with the Beulah Grove Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, under the leadership of Rev. Luther Harris.  He attended El Dorado High School through the tenth grade and later transferred to Parkers...

Calvin Luther Washington

Calvin Luther Washington

Jun 12, 2020

Calvin Luther Washington was born August 29, 1962, in Monroe, La, the son of the late Luther Willis Washington and Mildred Lee Washington Ford. He confessed his hope in Christ at Liberty Faith Church of God in Christ, in Pine Bluff, AR on December 31, 2018, he was a 1981 graduate of El Dorado High School. He enjoyed his life...

Caleb Jalee'l Chambers

Caleb Jalee'l Chambers

May 31, 2020

On February 12, 2003, a handsome son was born to Darrough and Kaytrena Chambers.  

At a very early age, Caleb accepted Christ as His Savior and united with the Wesson Street Church of God In Christ in El Dorado, Arkansas under the leadership of Superintendent Lennie Clemons, Jr. He attended church every Sunday with his “Granny Marsha” who was his...

Roy Mitchell

Roy Mitchell

May 31, 2020

Roy E. Mitchell was born on December 15, 1950, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Fannie Lee Thompson and Calvin Mitchell.

Deacon Roy Mitchell departed this life on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Cornerstone Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Bertha Mitchell, two...

Charlotte Ann Hayes

Charlotte Ann Hayes

May 31, 2020

Charlotte Ann Levingston Hayes was born September 9, 1959, to the late Mary Ann Kimble and Ray Levingston. She was raised by the late Rev. Oliver Easter Sr. and Mary Ann Kimble Easter. Charlotte was the oldest of her family and made sure everyone was well at all times. Charlotte accepted Christ at an early age and joined New Bethel...

Tom “Skidrow” Wilson Jr.

Tom “Skidrow” Wilson Jr.

May 30, 2020

Tom Wilson, Jr. was born June 30, 1944, to Willie Lee Miller and Tom Wilson, Sr. in Haynesville, Louisiana.

He attended Washington High School in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was employed at ConAgra. Skidrow was well known by many. He finally gave his life to the Lord at a late age.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Willie...

Danny Lee Davis

Danny Lee Davis

May 30, 2020

Danny Lee Davis was born May 14, 1944, in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Leon Davis and Lorene Miller. He went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2020.

Danny had his own business hauling pulpwood until his health failed.  He worked for Pilgrim Pride and J&M Poultry Company.

Danny's hobbies were fishing and playing dominos. He...

Pearline Fifer

Pearline Fifer

May 28, 2020

Pearline Fifer was born June 15, 1927. She was the daughter of Donnie Aaron, Sr. and Lena Bray, both of whom preced- ed her in death.  In 1949, she united in holy matrimony to Jerry Lee Fifer (deceased). This blessed union of 62 years brought forth three children; Perry, Flossie, and Terry.

Whether she was referred to as “Sister Fifer”,...

Mary Jackson

Mary Jackson

May 24, 2020

Mary Lee Jackson was born on May 23, 1941, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Willie and Thelma Jackson.  Mary Jackson attended Booker T. Washington High. She joined First Baptist Church at an early age.

She was employed at Warner brown and Union Medical Center as a Dietary Aide.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Greta Jackson, and six...

Bobby Glen Tubbs

Bobby Glen Tubbs

May 24, 2020

Bobby Glen Tubbs. Was born January 25, 1939, in Junction City, Louisiana. He was the son of Jordan Daniel Tubbs and Luster Levingston Tubbs. At an early age, he gave his life to Christ and United with the Mt. Penguin Baptist Church in Junction City, Arkansas. He attended public school at Rosenwale in Junction City, Arkansas. He was an entrepreneur,...