Obituaries

Antonio “Tom Cat” Lamont Edington

Antonio “Tom Cat” Lamont Edington

Mar 29, 2020

On August 15, 1984, a beautiful baby boy was born to Jackie Edington and Jamie Shutes in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Antonio was the second born of four children. He grew up in Calion attending Norphlet schools. Later the family moved to El Dorado, where he graduated from EHS.

He was baptized at an early age. He loved to hunt, fish...

Malik Omar Boone

Malik Omar Boone

Mar 28, 2020

Malik Omar Boone was born April 2, 1999, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Sharon Johnson-Samuel and Timothy X. Boone.

He transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, March 28, 2020.

Malik accepted Christ at an early age at Willow Grove Baptist Church under the direction of Pastor Doyle McGhee, Sr., where he loved being a part of the youth department....

Xavious "Bubba" Sanquez Henry

Xavious "Bubba" Sanquez Henry

Mar 21, 2020

Xavious Sanquez Henry “Bubba” better known in Salem as Tattoo, was born on January 3, 1990, in El Dorado, AR to Sheila Buggs and Charles Henry.

Xavious united with Salem Baptist Church at a young age.  Xavious attended El Dorado High School where he was a member of JROTC, a track member, and played on the Football team. He graduated...

Alex "AJ" Montez Hicks

Alex "AJ" Montez Hicks

Mar 21, 2020

Alex Montez Hicks JR. “AJ” born Feb 11, 2002, in El Dorado, AR, to Alex and Laquitica Hicks. He transitioned from this earthly life Saturday, March 21, 2020.

“AJ” accepted Christ on Feb 7, 2016, at Beulah Grove Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. Luther Harris. “AJ” was an active choir member and loved being a part of the...

Alex Gusby

Alex Gusby

Mar 20, 2020

Alex was born July 15, 1959, to Flossie Owens and the late Alex Owens. Alex Attended ElDorado High School and Graduated in 1977.

Alex loved the lord and started going to church at a young age. For over 40 years he was a faithful and loyal member of the Miles Memorial COGIC where he served as an Usher, he loved to...

Jerry D. Gordon

Jerry D. Gordon

Mar 18, 2020

On September 9, 1955, Jerry was born to the late Tommy Gordon and Essie Lee Frazier Gordon in Camden, AR. Jerry was number eight of twelve siblings, so as you can imagine he grew up in a home full of loud and fun pranks, chores, and sibling rivalry. But most importantly he grew up in a home full of undeniable...

Queen Ester Williams

Queen Ester Williams

Mar 17, 2020

Queen Ester Williams was born on April 15, 1920, in Three Creeks, Arkansas, to Sarah Reed-Davenport and Richard Davenport. Queen Ester married her childhood sweetheart in 1939, the late Jerry Bose “JB” Williams, and to their union, 5 children were born. Ester and her late husband moved their family to Detroit, MI after he was honorably discharged from the United...

Antonio Miquiel Benton

Antonio Miquiel Benton

Mar 14, 2020

Antonio was born March 16, 1976, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Theodis Benton and Dottie Payne Benton. He departed this life on March 14, 2020, at Magnolia Hospital.  Antonio attended El Dorado Public School in El Dorado, Arkansas and graduated in 1994.

He attended Southern Arkansas Tech for two years in Camden, Arkansas receiving a degree in Drafting. Antonio was...

Benny Jean Bradley

Benny Jean Bradley

Mar 13, 2020

Bennie Jean Bradley, the daughter of William Jackson and Bertha Jackson, was born on July 8, 1934, in Rosston, Arkansas. She departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020, at her home. She was baptized at an early age in Rosston, Arkansas, she was united in marriage in 1954 to Cleveland Bradley, out of the union 7 children were born. 

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Elgie R. Sims Sr.

Elgie R. Sims Sr.

Mar 7, 2020

Elgie R. Sims, Sr. was born August 2, 1942, the youngest son of Carvin and Lizzie Sims (Harris). Despite losing his father at an early age, he lived by and set standards for himself based on the values, standards and work ethic set by his father, standards, and values he lived by every day of his life. His mother made...

Anthony McEntire

Anthony McEntire

Mar 2, 2020

Anthony was born on June 14, 2005, in Camden, Arkansas to Misty Foster and John Allen McEntire. Anthony loved playing his PlayStation 4 Fortnite, Skateboarding, and spending time with his brothers and friends. Anthony will be greatly missed by a great many people. He had a smile that would light up a room and a sweet spirit.Anthony is survived by...

James "Porter" Moore

James "Porter" Moore

Mar 1, 2020

James W. Moore was born on August 1, 1943, in Urbana, AR. At an early age, he joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He worked at Anthony Forrest for over 40 years until his retirement. He did carpentering until his health began to fail.

Proceeding him in death, Essie Lee Phillips-Moore (Wife), Elisha (Beanie) Moore- Hicks (Daughter), Rev. John Acie Moore...

Betty Ann Mims

Betty Ann Mims

Feb 29, 2020

Betty Ann Peterson Mims passed in her home on February 29, 2020 in Camden, AR due to complications following her health at the blessed age of 79.

Betty was born on May 21, 1940 in Homer, Louisiana to Clotil Porter and Jake Peterson. She attended St. John School in Homer and later moved to Camden, Arkansas where she worked as...

Tressie Smart

Tressie Smart

Feb 24, 2020

Sister Tressie was born June 25, 1951, to the late Dan and Pankie Thurman in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the fifth of seven siblings. She attended Washington High School and furthered her Education at the oil Belt Vo-Tech where she received her CNA license.

Tressie accepted the Lord as her savior at a very early age. She united with...

Mary Ann Eutsey

Mary Ann Eutsey

Feb 16, 2020

Mary Ann was born on December 25, 1953, to Willie Mayweather and Mandy Williams – Mayweather of the Mt. Willie Community.  Mary Ann Eutsey joined the Mt. Willie Baptist Church of the Mt. Willie Community in El Dorado, Arkansas and remained there until her death.   She departed this life on February 16, 2020, at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

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Jewel "Juice" Wayne Pearson

Jewel "Juice" Wayne Pearson

Feb 16, 2020

Jewel Wayne Pearson born November 4, 1950, to Burl Pearson and Gertie Mae Clark Pearson in Cleveland Ohio, but he lived a majority of his life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jewel departed his earthly home on February 16, 2020.

He worked for Miller Brewer for many years. He was a member of New Mt. Union Baptist Church in Junction City, AR....

Van Samuel

Van Samuel

Feb 15, 2020

Mr. Van Lee Samuel passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born January 1, 1938, to the union of Hamp Samuel and Emily Aaron Samuel, and was the fourth of five children. He married the love of his life Rosie McAlphin on November 26, 1958, to this union two children...

Lawrence (Ghost) Butler

Lawrence (Ghost) Butler

Feb 12, 2020

Lawrence “Ghost” Butler, Jr., 66, died Feb. 12, 2020, at Oak Ridge Nursing home in El Dorado following a short illness.  Born August 7, 1953, in Camden, Arkansas, he was the third of six children of the late Lawrence Butler, Sr., and Lottie Lee Butler.

Lawrence attended Lincoln High School in Camden, where at an early age he became a...

James Earl Lewis

James Earl Lewis

Feb 11, 2020

James Earl Lewis was born on December 18, 1955, in El Dorado, Arkansas, and grew up in Camden, Arkansas, where he attended school. As a young man, he later moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he resided until he gained his wings. He loved boxing, music, and playing the drums. His family and friends will miss his infectious smile and...

Rodney Jabriel Hart

Rodney Jabriel Hart

Jan 30, 2020

Rodney Jabriel Hart Sr. was born February 12, 1983, to Donald James Hart and Marilyn Hart Bowens. He accepted Christ at an early age, where he united with Evergreen Baptist Church. On January 30, 2020, he transitioned to his final resting place. He united with his grandparents, Jimmie and Viola Hart, and his oldest brother Donald James (Peach) Hart Jr.

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