Obituaries

Estro LaSha Parker

Estro LaSha Parker

Aug 18, 2019

On November 13, 1977, Velma Parker and Floyd Meeks welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Estro C. Lasha Parker.

They were blessed with their beautiful daughter for 41 years until she was called home on August 18, 2019 by her heavenly father. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age at St. James Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas.

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Sarada "Rada" Johnson

Sarada "Rada" Johnson

Aug 17, 2019

Sarada Natia “Rada” Johnson was born on May 11, 1993 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Carla Jamerson and Gerrard Johnson.

Sarada attended the El Dorado Public School System and graduated from El Dorado High School in May 2012.  She was the recipient of the El Dorado Promise and after high school, she continued her education at South Arkansas University for...

Bernard Atkins

Bernard Atkins

Aug 15, 2019

Bernard D.  Atkins passed away on Thursday August 15, 2019 at home.

He was born on December 06, 1964, to the Late Willie John and Willie Mae Atkins Sr. He was the Seventh Child of seven Children.

He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member at Zion Hill Baptist church, in Camden AR. Later he became a...

Emma Carey

Emma Carey

Aug 15, 2019

Emma Finley Carey, 67, left this life for a home in Heaven on Thursday, August 15, 2019, in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Emma was born on January 13, 1952 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Cubie Sr. and Agnes Pierce Finley.  She was the seventh of 11 children.

She was united in holy matrimony to Bobby James Carey on September 20, 1974. ...

Tony Robinson

Tony Robinson

Aug 12, 2019

Tony was born on a cold December night at home with the help of a midwife. He was the 6th child, 3rd boy, born to Alfone 'Coot' Robinson and Ruby Canley Robinson. He was truly our moms 'BabyBoy'. Tony United with New Bethel Baptist Church at an early age, under Rev .A.D. Coffey, and later moved to St. John M.B.C.

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Octavius "Tay" Deandre Critton Jr.

Octavius "Tay" Deandre Critton Jr.

Aug 11, 2019

A reflection of Octavius Deandre Yts Tay Critton Jr. Our loving son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, cousin, and friend.

Octavius Deandre Yts Tay Critton Jr. was born on August 6, 2002 in El Dorado, AR, the son of Octavius Critton Sr. and Shemekia Anderson- Critton. He attended El Dorado High school, where he was a member of the football team as...

Johnny "Leonard” L. Moore Jr.

Johnny "Leonard” L. Moore Jr.

Aug 6, 2019

Johnny Moore Jr. was born July 22, 1955 to Johnny L Moore Sr. and Verlene Taylor in El Dorado, Ark.  Johnny was raised by his grandmother the late Mary Voice in the Morning Star community .

At an early age he confessed Christ to be his Lord and Savior and united with the E & B Church of God in...

Earnest Broadnax

Earnest Broadnax

Aug 3, 2019

Earnest Broadnax was born August 3, 1925 in Camden, Arkansas to John Henry Broadnax Sr. and Elizabeth Broadnax. He departed this life on August 3, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bro. Broadnax was preceded in death by a brother, John Henry Broadnax of Saginaw Michigan.

Early in his life he joined Velie Church of God in...

Greta Jackson

Greta Jackson

Aug 1, 2019

Greta Yvonne Jackson was born on March. 27, 1960 in El Dorado Arkansas to Mary Jackson.

Greta was a 1978 Graduate of El Dorado High school, Greta moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1978.where she was employed at Franklin Club Nursing Home as a Supervisor. In 2016 Greta moved back to El Dorado Arkansas. Greta enjoyed traveling and eating good food.

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John L. Buffington

John L. Buffington

Jul 30, 2019

John L Buffington AKA "buff" or "Skint Chicken" was born on March 19, 1950 in Mt. Holly, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents Tony & Mildred (Primm) Buffington, a brother Curtis Crayton, & granddaughter Destiny Divine Davis.

He united with Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at an young age and later in life he attended Victory Church in...

Lula Mae Brown

Lula Mae Brown

Jul 27, 2019

Jesus said “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in m, though I am dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever believed in me shall never die. Believes thou this? John 11: 25-26

Lula Mae Brown, the beloved and devoted daughter of O.L Brown and Lillie Mae Brown Harper was born January 5, 1955 in El Dorado,...

Kendel Dashun Williams

Kendel Dashun Williams

Jul 25, 2019

Kendel Dashun Williams, age 13, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Willis Knighton Hospital, in Shreveport, LA.

Kendel was born on March 13, 2006, in El Dorado AR, to Gary Paul Williams and Daklea Clarinda Rester. He was a quiet, studious child. Kendel was known by his family and friends to be happy, easy-going, smart, and solitary. He...

Ann "Mary Ann" Mae McHenry

Ann "Mary Ann" Mae McHenry

Jul 20, 2019

Ann Mae McGraw (Mary Ann) was born in Union County on August 31, 1961. She leaves one Daughter Desmona McGraw Wysinger (Gerald). Four grandchildren, Erica Hunter (Billy), Laterron Beck, Maurice Hegler Jr, and Demyjion Hegler. One Great Granddaughter, Camry Smith, one sister, Lisa McGraw (Morgan), several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles, also Randy McHenry whom she divorced after being together...

Tanter "Beedie" Marie Berry

Tanter "Beedie" Marie Berry

Jul 17, 2019

Tanter Marie Berry (Beedie) was born June 27, 1955 to Oscar Berry, Sr. and Mattie Bell Rodgers in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Sis. Berry confessed her faith at an early age. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church of El Dorado.

Tanter was a dedicated, loving mother and friend to many. She had a warm welcoming smile and was...

Robert "Treet" Lee Bailey

Robert "Treet" Lee Bailey

Jul 15, 2019

Amazing Grace

Robert Lee Bailey, Sr. was born on November 12, 1923 to Alberta and John Henry Bailey. After a troubled childhood, he tells the story that with the help of his grandmother called ‘Fat Mom’ he raised himself, from the third grade in school, which was the end of his formal education. Because of those beginnings, or in spite...

George “Black George” Robinson Jr.

George “Black George” Robinson Jr.

Jul 2, 2019

George Robinson, Jr. was born April 25, 1926 to George and Mary McCoy Robinson in Winnsboro, Louisiana.  

George accepted Christ at a very early age and united with the Curry Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Strong, Arkansas.

He attended school at Franklin Parish in Louisiana.  After high school George began working to support his family but never failed...

James “JW” Wilford Dickerson

James “JW” Wilford Dickerson

Jul 1, 2019

James Wilford " JW" Dickerson was born on August 22, 1940, The second born child and son of Girtha (McAlphin) Dickerson in Union County Arkansas. He grew up as a member of Mt. Sinai Freewill Baptist Church where he attended until he became ill.

James W. Dickerson  graduated from Washington High School in Eldorado Arkansas. James W. Dickerson departed this...

Beverly "Bep" Marie Critton

Beverly "Bep" Marie Critton

Jun 28, 2019

A reflection of Beverly Marie “Bep” Strong- Critton our loving Wife, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grand, Aunt, cousin & Great Friend.

Beverly Marie “Bep” Strong–Critton was born July 31, 1950 in Los Angeles, California. She was the eldest of five siblings, and she also accepted Christ at an early age.

Beverly was devoted loving wife who married Michael Critton in September,...

Kenyata Lateria Jones-Batimore

Kenyata Lateria Jones-Batimore

Jun 27, 2019

On February 9, 1982, God blessed Garrett and Angela Jones with a beautiful baby girl in Strong, Arkansas and they named her Kenyata Lateria.

She accepted Christ and was baptized at That Church in Sherwood Arkansas.  Kenyata was a 2000 graduate of Caesar Rodney High School in Dover, Delaware.  In the summer 1998-1999 she attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

Willie "Coonie" Lee Easter

Willie "Coonie" Lee Easter

Jun 26, 2019

Brother Willie Lee Easter was born to the parentage of Bender and Gertie Easter on September 21, 1939 in the Atlanta Community Emerson, Arkansas.  He departed this life at the Life Touch Hospice House in El Dorado, Arkansas on June 26, 2019.

He was a member of the Mt. Israel CME Church, Emerson, Arkansas. He attended McMittress School System.

He...

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