Obituaries

Horace "Biggie" Grayes

Horace "Biggie" Grayes

Nov 15, 2019

Horace "Biggie" Grayes age 71, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on Nov. 15, 2019. Funeral service 11 am Saturday, Nov. 23, at New Bethel Baptist Church with visitation 1 hour prior to service.  Interment will be at Batts Chapel Cemtery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guest book at simsmortuary.com

Shirley Thomas

Shirley Thomas

Nov 10, 2019

Shirley Ann Thomas,70 went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2019. She was born May 24, 1949, to the late Augsta (AG) Moore, and Johnny Mae Dorch-Moore.

She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and her baby brother. She was the firstborn of four children. She had one sister Gloria Moore, and 2 brothers Willie Ray...

Marilyn Monroe-London Phillips

Marilyn Monroe-London Phillips

Nov 5, 2019

Born on June 7, 1954. In Oakland, California to the late Monroe London and Mary Lee Manning London. She was the second child out of five siblings. She had two sisters Syble Dismuke Henry & Beverly Strong Critton (deceased), two brothers Leo London and Anthony London both of Oakland, California. Marilyn accepted Christ at a very early age. 

Marilyn was a devoted,...

Shandra Denise Reeves

Shandra Denise Reeves

Oct 20, 2019

Our beloved Shandra was born to David L. Reeves and the late Patricia Evans-Reeves.

Shandra was born March 26, 1977, in Warren, Arkansas. She attended El Dorado Public Schools and was a proud graduate of the Class of 1996.

Shandra passed from this life to her eternal home on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at John Williamson Life Touch Hospice.

Shandra...

Jerry Lamar Miller

Jerry Lamar Miller

Oct 20, 2019

Jerry Lamar Miller, 66, went home to be with the Lord October 20, 2019. He was born in El Dorado, AR to the late Grady Miller, Sr. and the late Onedia Blake.

He graduated from El Dorado High School, and he attended Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock.

He accepted Christ at an early...

William Lee Brock

William Lee Brock

Oct 10, 2019

William Lee Brock was born July 31, 1950, to the late Jerome “Jep” Brock and the late Eva McKelpin Brock at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He transitioned Thursday, October 10th after a long-fought battle at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR.

“Brock”, as he was referred to by many, the eleventh of twelve children, was nicknamed...

Baby Skylan Powell

Baby Skylan Powell

Oct 8, 2019

God called and gave Skylan Powell his wings to be with him in heaven on October 8, 2019, at South Arkansas Women’s Clinic.

Baby Skylan, Someday Mommy and Daddy will be able to greet again and do many more things, but baby boy we know you’re most definitely in heaven. It’s stated in the Bible, so we know you are...

Rosezena Westbrook

Rosezena Westbrook

Oct 6, 2019

Rosezena Kendrix Westbrook known by Rena was born July 27, 1933, in Farmerville, La., to Alfred Hendrix and Jewel Hendrix.

As a longtime resident of Urbana where she departed her life, she was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Rosezena spent her life loving on the kids, and grandkids who meant the world to her, she enjoyed fishing and...

Annie B. Halk

Annie B. Halk

Sep 20, 2019

Annie B. Halk was born September 12, 1934, to Brice and Jim Mason.

She loved meeting new people, dancing and traveling. Even though she did not have any children of her own, she had many nieces and nephews that she claimed as her own.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Halk, four brothers, John T....

Nawanda R. Smith-Woods

Nawanda R. Smith-Woods

Sep 17, 2019

Nawanda R. Smith was born July 25, 1963, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Johnny Smith and Fern Redden-Benson. Nawanda departed this life on September 17, 2019, at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR.

She was a 1981 graduate of Marion High School and received her Master’s degree from Northeast Louisiana University as a licensed Social Worker.

She accepted Christ...

Rose Atkins

Rose Atkins

Sep 15, 2019

Rosemary was born on July 5, 1957, to Eula Mae and Curtis Carter in El Dorado, Arkansas

Rose attended and graduated El Dorado Schools. She was happily married to John Atkins for 18 years. She was a faithful member of New Eastside Baptist Church in El Dorado Arkansas

Rose was processed in death by her parents; Eula Mae and Curtis...

Carolyn Samuel

Carolyn Samuel

Sep 13, 2019

Carolyn Ann Samuel was born to Van and Rosie Lee Samuel on November 6, 1962, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was a graduate from Henderson State University with a Bachelors in Science. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She worked for the Department of Human Services, devoting many years of her services to the community and families...

Eddie Beatrice Harris

Eddie Beatrice Harris

Sep 13, 2019

Eddie B. Frazier Harris was born in El Dorado, AR on July 13, 1935, to Eddie and Beadie Brock Frazier.

Mrs. Eddie was united in holy matrimony to Jessie George Sr. who preceded her in death. Later in life, she gave her hand in marriage to Mr. Hester Ray Harris.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hester Ray...

Linda Crew-Burns

Linda Crew-Burns

Sep 11, 2019

Minister Linda Crew Burns was born October 12.1954 in Strong, AR to L.B., and Willie Bell Crew. She departed this life on September 11, 2019, at St. Vincent, Little Rock, AR.

Linda was a member of the EHS Class of 1972. She was employed with different companies, but her most cherished position was with El Dorado Connection. Even though Linda...

Annie Jo Gardner

Annie Jo Gardner

Sep 9, 2019

Annie Jo Moore Gardner was born July 21,950 to the late Eddie Lee Moore and Elnora Dickerson Frazier Moore.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy Lee Gardner, two sisters, and Erma Jean Boone, and Helen Wilson, Six brothers, James Moore, Lee. L Moore, Jerry Frazier, Otis Frazier, Charles Moore, and Clifton Moore.

She leaves to...

Patricia Louise Henderson

Patricia Louise Henderson

Sep 8, 2019

Patricia Louise Henderson was born on February 23, 1955, in Memphis, Tn. to the late Isaac and Doris Louise Henderson Sr. She departed this life on September 8, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Patricia, lovingly known as Pat touched lives with her gift of music. She started taking piano lessons in her neighborhood at the age of six. The music...

Carmelita (Lisa) Walker

Carmelita (Lisa) Walker

Sep 8, 2019

Carmelita (Lisa) Gantt- Walker was born August 6, 1960, to Lillian Randle- Gantt and Amos Gantt who also preceded her in death. Biological father Clark, and Sister Gloria J. Gantt also preceded her in death. Carmelita (Lisa) Gantt- Walker was called home to our maker and receiver in heaven on September 8, 2019 at 8:45 p.m. at Magnolia Hospital.

Carmelita...

Eddie "Cupid" J. Mosley Jr.

Eddie "Cupid" J. Mosley Jr.

Aug 23, 2019

Eddie Mosley was born July 27, 1976, he was a funny guy, loved to joke and make people happy, he enjoyed life to the fullest, he was always on the go. His horse was his pride and joy, and he loved to mud ride. Eddie raised two girls, Lacha Smith and Amaya Berry.

He is preceded in death by his...

Chester King Sr.

Chester King Sr.

Aug 20, 2019

Chester King Sr. was born April 22, 1940 in Union County, the son of Dovie Moore and Elias Thompson. He attended Gardner High school and became a truck driver for over 40 years, he owned his own trucking company King Enterprise. Chester had a love like no other for his animals and the woods. He wasn’t a stranger to anyone....

Darrid Anthony Cooksey

Darrid Anthony Cooksey

Aug 18, 2019

Chairman Darrid Anthony Cooksey was born October 23, 1961 in El Dorado to the late James and Jeanette Cooksey. He accepted Jesus Christ at a young age while attending First Baptist Church on Cordell Street under the pastorship of the late Dr. Rev. E.A. Porchia. Later he joined the Sunlight Church of God in Christ under the pastorship of Supt....

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