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Marchella Modica-Champion
Jan 28, 2020
Marchella De’Ora Modica-Champion, Also known as, Chelz Chelz, Footie, and Bull was born on October 9, 1997, to Marilyn Ann Champion and Lonnie McVicker in El Dorado, AR. At an early age, she joined the Starlight Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor R.M. Johnson. She was a member of the choir and youth ministry. She was a cashier at...
Thelma Woods
Jan 28, 2020
Remembering Thelma Woods
Thelma Jean Woods was born on March 12th, 1941, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Rufus Woods Sr. and the Late Mrytle Coggins-Woods.
Thelma gave her life to Jesus Christ at a young age while attending Olive Branch Baptist Church. She was very adamant about her work for the Lord and taught...
Wanda Flannigan
Jan 26, 2020
Sister Wanda June Flannigan, 62 of Camden, transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, January 26, 2020, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.
Sis. Wanda was born in Forrest City, AR, on October 7, 1957, the daughter of James and Precious P.L. Pritchett. Wanda was raised in a home full of love and structure....
Inelma Dixon
Jan 26, 2020
Philippians 6-9 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything...
Verda Mae Traylor
Jan 22, 2020
Sis. Verda M. Traylor, called Momma Dear by her family was born July 7, 1936, to Arlo and Thelma Taylor in Calion, Arkansas. She graduated at the age of sixteen from Smith High school, she begins taking piano lessons at an early age and mastered it! She joined Willow Grove Missionary Baptist Church as a young child. She began playing...
Melvin (Melbo) Carter
Jan 20, 2020
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Melvin “Melbo Goat” Carter was born to Merle Lee Carter on July 17, 1957, in Junction City, La.
He was preceded in death by his Mother and brothers Louis and McArthur Carter.
Melvin...
Juanita Matthews
Jan 18, 2020
On March 2, 1924, in the small village of Lisbon, Louisiana, a young couple, Jeff and Savannah Matthews welcomed their third child into their growing family. They named her Juanita Matthews. She was named after a ship. Juanita did not have a middle name, so she took the middle name “Lucille” after she finished high school because she always wanted...
Rev. James L. Shutes
Jan 15, 2020
Born on November 5, 1956, in Eldorado, Arkansas. The son of Carl Shutes, Rosie bell Shutes & Ovell Shutes. James graduated from El Dorado High School in 1975. He worked at Prescolite for 27 years until he retired. He began work at Georgia Pacific where he also retired.
He was called to preach in 1983 and was ordained under Rev....
Clay Farris Jr.
Jan 14, 2020
Clay was born in El Dorado, AR, February 11, 1955, to the late Clay Farris Sr. and Stella Elmore Farris.He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brothers, James Farris and Robert Lee Farris, and his nephew whom he called little brother Oree McAlphin Jr.He was a member of Bouldware Temple Church of God In Christ. Clay had...
Carrie James
Jan 3, 2020
Carrie was born September 16, 1939, in Arcadia, La to Claudia Sanders. She was baptized at an early age at Jerusalem Quin Church in Calion, AR. She was called home Friday, January 3, 2020. She was united in marriage to Robert James Jr on November 24, 1971. To this union, they had 6 children. Bobby (Latorra) James, Michelle (Eric) Stanley,...
Ola Beatrice Matthews
Jan 2, 2020
Ola Beatrice Matthews of El Dorado, AR, transcended this earthly life on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 at the age of 85 years old. After a short battle with lung cancer and other ailments, God released her from all pain and suffering. She had recently declared, “Life is fair, God is good and I am ready to see Him.”Ola B. was...
Helen Ruth Malone
Dec 30, 2019
On the morning of December 30th, 2019, Helen Ruth Phillips Malone passed away peacefully at the Central Veterans Hospital in Little Rock with family by her side. Helen was 66 years old.
Helen was born November 6th, 1953, in the Mt. Willie Community to Luther E. and Felix Phillips; she was the third oldest of six children.
Helen is a...
Baby LaTrell Larry Baltimore Jr.
Dec 27, 2019
Baby LaTrell Larry Baltimore Jr –born on December 26, 2019 returned home to be with our Father in Heaven on Dec 27, 2019, Our Little Angel, will always be a precious gift and memory.
Left to mourn his passing are his parents Jadaija Bailey and LaTrell Baltimore Sr; one sister, Emeri Baltimore of Frisco, TX; maternal grandparents, Stephanie Lewis of...
Elizabeth Willis
Dec 22, 2019
Elizabeth Willis was born December 25, 1956, to the late Carlton Williams and Lovada Willis.
She was raised in Junction City, AR and graduated from Rosenwald High School. She later attended Oil Belt Vo-tech, where she received her Phlebotomy and CNA Certification/ license. She later moved to El Dorado and pursued her career at the Medical Center of South Arkansas....
Shalonda Michelle Gatson
Dec 16, 2019
Shalonda Michelle Richmond Gatson was the 4th child born to Reverend Larry and Barbara Richmond on March 13, 1976, in Gary, Indiana. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Caledonia, where she developed her passion for singing for the Lord. Shalonda was presently a member of Mt Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas...
George Washington Nunley
Dec 14, 2019
George was born November 25, 1923, to Allen Nunley Sr., and Lucinda Daniels Nunley, and Onie Garret Nunley in El Dorado, AR. He was the oldest of six brothers, and there were four sisters for a total of ten (10) children.
George accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Willie Baptist Church, and later upon joining Morning Star Baptist...
Betty Jo Macon
Dec 9, 2019
A Glimpse into Her Life
Betty Jo Macon (Maker) came into this world on May 9th, 1971, born to Minnie Lee Beard and Cleodis Watkins. Betty passed from this life to be with her Father God in Heaven on December 9th, 2019. Those who were touched by her life will never be the same. Even as a baby, Betty was...
David "Scooter Bug" Lee Reeves
Dec 8, 2019
Our beloved David L Reeves was born to the late David Reeves and the late Willie Mae Anderson on May 15th, 1949 in El Dorado, Arkansas.
David attended El Dorado Public Schools and a very proud graduate of the Class of 1967 from Booker T. Washington High School in El Dorado. He also attended AM&N College in Pine Bluff Arkansas.
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Clyde Jackson Jr.
Dec 6, 2019
Cylde Jackson Jr. was born March 1, 1967, in El Dorado, Arkansas, he is the third child born to Clyde Jackson Sr. and Annie Lee Yarbrough. Clyde is a 1985 graduate of El Dorado High School. After high school, Clyde went to seek employment and later married Shelia Jackson on April 28, 1986, but later separated. To this union one...
Robbie Charles
Dec 4, 2019
Robbie’s Life Journey
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Robbie a devoted mother, loving grandmother, sister, friend, and faithful servant.
On June 3, 1959, at Warner Brown hospital, a beautiful unexpected baby twin girl was born to the late Earnest Spivey and Marie Taylor Spivey in El Dorado, AR. She was a bundle of joy with her lovely smile. On...
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