Obituaries

Annie Ruth White

Annie Ruth White

Mar 24, 2019

Annie Ruth Young White was born to the late Johnny B. and Mary Alice Young on March 22, 1944.  She united with First Baptist Church Huttig, AR. as a young adult where she served faithfully as President of the Usher’s Board for many years.  She later moved her membership to Ebenezer Baptist Church, Strong, AR after her marriage to Lonnie...

Beatrice P. James

Beatrice P. James

Mar 23, 2019

Sister Beatrice Phillips James was born to the late Thomas Jefferson Phillips and Janie Lue Della Smith, May 21, 1939 in Mt. Willie Community, El Dorado, AR. She grew into a beautiful young girl and becoming a member of the Mt. Willie Baptist Church. She grew in the fear of the Lord. Later, she united with the First Baptist Church...

Oliver Rhodes Jr.

Oliver Rhodes Jr.

Mar 23, 2019

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will no longer exist; grief, crying & pain will exist no longer because the previous things have passed away. Revelation 21:4

Oliver Rhodes Jr. “Joe” son of the late Oliver Rhodes Sr. & Marie Cannon was born in Three Creeks Arkansas on February 28, 1937. He departed this life on...

Jerome Lewis

Jerome Lewis

Mar 18, 2019

Jerome Lewis was born on April 1, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the second child of Buck and Annie Lewis. He peacefully went to sleep in death on Monday, March 18, 2019.

Jerome attended Scott Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High, and Des Moines Technical High School. After high school Jerome went on to attend the University of Iowa...

Arseller Waller Jr.

Arseller Waller Jr.

Mar 3, 2019

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure at hand.  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Brother Arseller Waller Jr. was born on October 2, 1964 to the late Arseller Waller Sr. and the late Catherine Modisete Waller in Odessa, Texas.

...

Markeith Washington

Markeith Washington

Feb 24, 2019

Markeith Barnes Washington was born on August 26, 1964 in El Dorado, AR to Eddie Lee Barnes and Jimmie Ann Barnes.  He united with Freewill Baptist Church at an early age.  He received his education at El Dorado School District.  He worked for Foster Farms and later went on to work at Joe’s Tire Service.

He was preceded in death...

Roberta Bell

Roberta Bell

Feb 24, 2019

Roberta came into this world on February 25, 1980, the daughter of the late Robert Bell and Carissia Hegwood.   Roberta went to El Dorado High School where she received her High School diploma in 1998.

Roberta had such a sweet heart that everyone loved her.  She loved Christ and had accepted Christ as her Savior and she was a member...

Willie Lee Buggs

Willie Lee Buggs

Feb 22, 2019

Willie L. Buggs was born December 11, 1942 to the late T.W. Buggs and the late Earlene Fountain Buggs in Summerfield, LA. 

He accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a graduate of Woodson High School where he was Crown King for Homecoming.  After completion of high school, he attended Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches, LA.  He...

Effie Jean Wiley

Effie Jean Wiley

Feb 22, 2019

Effie Jean Wiley, beloved daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin was born to Ocie and Georgia (Hunter) Neal in Smackover, Arkansas on July 4, 1947.

She attended Washington High School in El Dorado, AR.  She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age.  She was married to Grant Wiley for 33 blessed years and nurtured...

Curtis "Cool C" Jerome Wade

Curtis "Cool C" Jerome Wade

Feb 17, 2019

Weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning” Psalms 30:5



Curtis Jerome Wade also known as “Cool C” was born March 6, 1977 to Jerry Wade & Janice Alexander Wade.

At an early age, he confessed faith in his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ at Union Mission Baptist Church. He was employed by Sindle Trucking. He...

Elois Mason

Elois Mason

Feb 17, 2019

Elois J. Mason was born on December 6, 1953 to Gracie L. Williams and Willie R. Williams in Union County. Elois passed away at CHI St. Vincent’s Hospital on February 17, 2019.

Elois accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of New Olive Branch  Baptist Church since childhood. Elois was a 1972 graduate of El Dorado High School. Elois...

Eric Vincent Evans

Eric Vincent Evans

Feb 8, 2019

Eric Vincent Evans was born October 30, 1960 to Rev. Robert Lee Evans and Jewel Baker Evans. He passed on February 8, 2019 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.

He is survived by three sisters, Mildred Hall (Curtis) Los Angelas, CA, Vi Sledge Sacramento, CA, and Lue Evans Shreveport, LA.

Memorial Service will be Wednesday, February 13, 2019 12:00...

Frederick "Big Daddy" Curley Jr.

Frederick "Big Daddy" Curley Jr.

Feb 1, 2019

Fredrick Curley Jr. transitioned to his eternal resting place on Friday February 1, 2019 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Fredrick accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a member of The Blood of Jesus Christ in Stephens, Arkansas with the Pastor Stephen Hayes.  Fredrick worked for El Dorado Golf and Country Club for nine years until...

Irisha "Ike" Aaron

Irisha "Ike" Aaron

Jan 27, 2019

Irisha Chenell Lovett Aaron, affectionately known as “Ike” was born November 3, 1956, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Dorothy Jean Brown and Lee L. “Tom” Lovett. Her life’s journey came to a close on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

On August 25, 1978, she married the love of her life, Nathaniel Aaron....

Tommy Cobb Mosley Sr.

Tommy Cobb Mosley Sr.

Jan 18, 2019

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the cloud to meet the Lord and so shall we ever be with the Lord.   I Thessalonians 4:17

Brother T.C. Mosley was born on May 24, 1935 in El Dorado, AR to the late Freddie and Alma Bray Mosley.

He was called home to be...

Beatrice Ganter

Beatrice Ganter

Jan 14, 2019

Beatrice Slade Ganter, age 75, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. Beatrice was born on September 8, 1943 in El Dorado, AR.  She was born to Ezekiel Thomas and Bessie Mitchell.  She grew up in Fordville, on Roselawn Street. Beatrice, as well as, most all the family attended Olive Branch Baptist Church.

Beatrice married William Slade of Strong,  AR and...

Ester Tubbs

Ester Tubbs

Jan 12, 2019

Remembering Deacon Tubbs

Deacon Ester Tubbs was born December 17, 1934 in Junction City, Louisiana to John and Carrie Tubbs.  He departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in El Dorado, Arkansas.

At a very early age he gave his life to Christ.  He subsequently united with First St. James Baptist Church where he served faithfully for many years...

Shirley Grant Mitchell

Shirley Grant Mitchell

Jan 9, 2019

                                                                                    Life and Legacy

Shirley Denise Grant Mitchell was born to Isiah Grant and Idella Furlow Grant on November 15, 1963 in Camden, AR.

Shirley departed her earthly home for her heavenly home on January 9, 2019.  Shirley was a member of Loann COGIC until her sudden passing.

Shirley received her education in Smackover, Arkansas. Shirley was a proud 1981...

Anthony Dewayne Robinson

Anthony Dewayne Robinson

Jan 5, 2019

Anthony Dewayne Robinson was born on November 26, 1971 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lamar Lambert and Maydell Robinson Moore.

He departed this life on January 5, 2019 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.

Anthony was a member of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church and was an employee of Best Western Kings Inn, Georgia Pacific, The Mask Restaurant, and Dixie...

Lillie Zenette Lovett

Lillie Zenette Lovett

Jan 3, 2019

Mrs. Lillie Zenette Lovett departed this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  She was born September 13, 1967 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Joe and Letha Curley.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church.  She later moved her membership to New Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Toney. Mrs....

Share by: