Obituaries

Redell Miner-Malone

Redell Miner-Malone

May 22, 2020

Redell Malone was born on October 29, 1954, to Adell and Darlene Miner in Junction City, Louisiana. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized joining New Hope C.M.E. in Junction City, AR, where she was a faithful member until she departed her earthly home. During her lifetime she was employed by several companies but retired from Con-...

Preston Bernard Stanley

Preston Bernard Stanley

May 18, 2020

Preston Bernard Stanley of El Dorado, AR born August 3, 1989, to Malinda Hunter and Jeffery B. Stanley. He departed this life on Monday, May 18, 2020, at his residence.

Preston’s Legacy lives on through the lives of his children, Avery, Passhan, Ja’den, Ka’den, and Harlem Stanley. Grandparents Ever Jean and Brice Thompson. Stanley’s sisters Trinity Hunter, Conisla Ladonna Stanley,...

Christopher “Bubba” Moore

Christopher “Bubba” Moore

May 18, 2020

On July 9, 1970 Sammie J. Moore was blessed with a bundle of joy, Christopher LeMonte “Bubba” Moore. For 49 years Chris graced this world with his infectious smile and personality until our Heavenly Father called him home on Monday, May 18, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred & Frances Moore, and two special Aunt...

Ruth Verdille Loudd-Jones

Ruth Verdille Loudd-Jones

May 16, 2020

Ruth Verdille Loudd Jones was born on July 29, 1930 to Elmer Jacob Loud, Sr. and Deborah B. Williams Loudd.   She passed away on Saturday, May 16, in Russellville, Arkansas.

At an early age, she became a member of New Providence Baptist Church in Norphlet, Arkansas.  Ruth completed her high school education in Norphlet, Arkansas.  After graduating, she went to...

Stevie Dalane Hicks

Stevie Dalane Hicks

May 13, 2020

Stevie Dalane Hicks was born April 2, 1962, to Rubie Mae Miles Hicks and Curtis Lee Hicks.

He is preceded in death by his parent Curtis Lee Hicks, and brother Curtis Jr. Hicks.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Rubie Mae Miles Hicks, sister, Lashunda Hicks, brother, Charles Edward Hicks, nieces Jestice “K” Daniels, and Jamaya “k” Daniels,...

Clifton Lowery Sr.

Clifton Lowery Sr.

May 9, 2020

A reflection of Clifton Lowery, Sr., our loving Husband, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin, and Great friend.

 Clifton was born December 27, 1937, in Calion, Arkansas in Union County to Earnest Lowery and Edna Mae Braggs.

 Clifton enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1970-1974. He was an employee at Great Lakes Chemical in El Dorado, AR as a Plant Operator...

Leona "Puss" Browning

Leona "Puss" Browning

May 9, 2020

A time to be born:

Leona was born in El Dorado, AR on April 17, 1941. She was the daughter of Nora Miller.

A time to change:

At an early age, she accepted Christ as her savior and united with the Shady Grove Baptist Church, but moved to Fellowship until the Lord called her home.

A time to Mourn:

Leona...

Carl Burgie

Carl Burgie

May 7, 2020

A Time To Be Born- Carl was born May 1, 1959, at Ouachita Medical Center, in Camden Ark. He was the youngest of six children born to RB and Leola Palmore Burgie.

A Time To Serve- He faithfully attended Morning Star MBC under the leadership of his nephew, Pastor Burgie. Carl supported the church faithfully, financially, and loved to go...

Larry Malone

Larry Malone

May 6, 2020

Larry Dean Malone was born to the parentage of the late Albert Malone and Irene Rhodes Malone, On August 26, 1952, in the Three Creeks Community. He was the oldest of nine children.

He was a member of the El Bethel Baptist Church.  He attended Rosenwald Elementary and High school of Junction City, AR, and graduated from Junction City High...

Alvin "Smead" Mitchell

Alvin "Smead" Mitchell

May 6, 2020

Alvin Lee (Smead) Mitchell was born July 22, 1944, to the late Jack Mitchell and the late Fannie Talley.

He united with Lillie Pumphrey, and to this union, three children were born, Teresa Mitchell of El Dorado, AR, Jacquelin Mitchell Smith of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Kenneth Mitchell (Joyelle) of Little Rock, AR.

He later united with Patricia Wilson, and...

James Samuel

James Samuel

May 5, 2020

James was born October 15, 1957 to the late Issac and Pearlean, he worked at Calion Lumber Company for numerous years and also worked with KJ’S Portable Buildings and Haygood Neal Garden Apartment as a maintenance worker.

James met and later married Pamala Christian and added 3 children to this union, James was active in the U.S. Army 1976-1977.

James...

Lee Dell Davis

Lee Dell Davis

Apr 22, 2020

On a hot summer’s day, August 29, 1951, to be exact, in Wesson, AR, a Great Man arrived. The late Bennie Davis and Mae Bethel Stephens-Davis welcomed their handsome baby boy and named him Lee Dell. Some called him Lee, close family and friends affectionately called him “Pooh Shame” due to his bashfulness as a child, but many may have...

Tonya Anntoinette Cooper

Tonya Anntoinette Cooper

Apr 20, 2020

Tonya Anntoinette Cooper was born September 21, 1968, to the late Velma P. Daniels and Emma Jean Cooper in El Dorado, AR. Tonya was the baby of her family and had a good life growing up in the neighborhood of Douglas in El Dorado. Tonya accepted Christ at an early age and joined Douglas Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.  After leaving...

Eddie "Midnight" Holloway

Eddie "Midnight" Holloway

Apr 17, 2020

Eddie Holloway also known as Midnight was born to Ovie Holloway and Pair Lee Moore on December 7, 1960, in Chicago, IL

Preceding him in death his Mother, Father, and brother Lee Otis Galbert

Midnight leaves to cherish his memories his Kids, sisters: Doris Galbert, Ozell Bluford. Annie Gulley, and Katharine Hunter, nieces, nephews, and friends who loved him dearly....

Flossie Mae Dykes-Freeman

Flossie Mae Dykes-Freeman

Apr 15, 2020

Mrs. Flossie Mae Dykes Freeman was born November 21, 1929, to the parentage of Willie Alex Dykes and Phoebe Williams Dykes in Union County Arkansas.  She united in Holy Matrimony to Eddie Dean Freeman Jr. on June 14, 1947.  To this union, they were blessed with seven children, five daughters, and two sons.  She was a homemaker and provided childcare for...

Johnny "Wheelie Boy" Lee Levingston Jr.

Johnny "Wheelie Boy" Lee Levingston Jr.

Apr 11, 2020

Johnny “Wheelie Boy” Levingston Jr. was born August 6, 1934, to Lila Haynes Levingston and Johnny Levingston Sr in Summerfield, Louisiana. He was the last of 6 children. After a lengthy illness, Johnny departed this life on April 11, 2020, at the Lifetouch Hospice House in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Johnny received his education in the El Dorado Public School System...

Stephanie Curley-Hegler

Stephanie Curley-Hegler

Apr 8, 2020

Stephanie was born in Dallas, Texas to Dorothy Wiley Curley, and the late Jimmy Curley at an early age, Stephanie moved to El Dorado, Ar where she received her early childhood education and later graduated from El Dorado High School.

Stephanie attended Jerusalem Quinn Baptist Church.

On February 13, 2006, Stephanie was joined in Holy Matrimony to Vincent E. Hegler.

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Billy Holmes

Billy Holmes

Apr 8, 2020

Billy Ray Holmes of El Dorado, born October 10, 1958, to Lillie Holmes and Willie L. Holmes. He departed this life on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Caledonia, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and Willie Holmes, brothers, Charles L. Holmes, Terry J. Holmes, Willie...

Dorothy Thomas

Dorothy Thomas

Apr 7, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Jordan-Thomas was born in Lapile Arkansas to Precious “Jelly-Roll” Jordan on October 21st, 1952. She United with First Baptist Church at an early age.  She attended both the North-Side School in Huttig and Huttig High School.  Family and friends called her “Dorothy Mae”, she enjoyed shopping, cooking, and being with family especially her grandsons.

Dorothy united in...

CleVester "Mutt" Williams

CleVester "Mutt" Williams

Apr 6, 2020

 

CleVester Cobb Williams was born on February 29, 1948, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Willie A. Cobb, Sr. and Florence Ganter Cobb. She departed this life on April 6, 2020.

CleVester accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member of Starlight Baptist Church, Wesson Street COGIC and later Mt. Calvary Baptist Church,...