Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Lucious "Beau" Daniels
Jun 15, 2019
Bro. Lucious White Daniels was born March 18, 1932 to the proud parents of Mr. Eddie White Daniels and Mrs. Lucy Daniels. Beall accepted Christ at an early age while attending Christian Chapel in the Ward Chapel Community. Lucious was a graduate of Gardner High School the class of 1952. After graduation he was drafted in the United States Army...
Corey "Bo-Dean" Demetrus Nelson
Jun 7, 2019
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant; and a time to pluck up that which is planted.
Brother Corey Nelson was born August 13, 1974 to Billy Ray Nelson and Lena Nelson in El Dorado, Arkansas. Corey...
James Miller
Jun 4, 2019
James Miller was born on November 10, 1972 in El dorado, Arkansas to the late Hortense “Tina” Boatman-Moore.
James affectionately known as “Miller” was educated in the El dorado Public School System. He worked for Quality Maintenance and had several hobbies, the one that meant the most to him was the detailing of cars.
At an early age, James united...
Ivory "Peter Rabbit" Purifoy Jr.
Jun 1, 2019
Ivory Purifoy Jr was born Aug 2 1969. He was a member of Mt Carmel Baptist Church Urbana AR. He is preceded in death by his parents Ivory Purifoy Sr & Velma Ruth Kendrix, Three brothers Charles Ray Benton, John Lewis Benton, and Willie Benton.He leaves to cherish his children Dominque Purifoy & Treasur Webb. His brothers James Earl (Mary)...
Ida B. Watkins
Jun 1, 2019
Ida B Wade Watkins was born March 18, 1944 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Mr. Felix Wade Jr and Mrs. Rosie Collier Wade. She departed this life’s journey on Saturday morning, June 1, 2019, at her residence surrounded by family in El Dorado, AR.
Ida B was raised by her parents in El Dorado, AR. There she met her husband...
Jackely "Jean" Dixon
May 29, 2019
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
Sister Jackely Jean Hall Dixon was born February 13, 1965 in Strong, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Henry Lee and Shirley A. Hall.
She departed this life on Wednesday, May 22,...
McAuthur "Charlie" Carter
May 24, 2019
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. John 14:1-2
McArthur “Charlie” Carter was born to Merle Lee Carter on November 12, 1966 in Junction City, LA. He was...
Jethro Ford Jr.
May 16, 2019
Jethro Ford, Jr. passed away on May 16, 2019 at the Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado. AR.
He is proceeded in death by his Parents Leon and Elsie Robinson, and his son, Desmond Ford.
He is survived by his wife, Delinda King-Ford; brothers, Rev. James Ford, Desoto, TX, Earnest Ford, Maumelle, AR; Sister, Marcia (Vince) Eure, Alexandria, VA.; and...
Karen Denise Oliver-Bailey
May 10, 2019
Karen Denise Oliver-Bailey was born in Dallas, Texas on January 29, 1963 parentage of Claudia Stephen and John Willie Oliver. Karen was educated in the Wilmer Hutchins ISD. She accepted Christ at an early age.
Karen united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, Bryant Bailey and relocated to Louann, Arkansas. This union lasted 26 wonderful years. She...
Pete Ross Sr.
May 9, 2019
Mr. Pete L. Ross Sr. Passed away Thursday, May 9th 2019 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehab, Camden, AR. He was born May 3rd, 1930 to the union of Phillip Ross, Sr. & Idella Traylor Ross, the seventh child of nine children. He started driving a log truck at the age of 12 years old for his dad Mr. Phil Ross. ...
Sula "Nanny" Lee Carson
May 8, 2019
Rocity and Jonah Candley were the proud parents of 12 wonderful children, even though their house was full, their hearts were not. So on November 28th 1939 the Angels got together and decided to create a dream come true, giving them Lucky #13, a beautiful baby girl they named Sula. Later nicknamed by her grandchildren “Big Nanny”
Sula received her...
Hosea Bell Levingston
May 4, 2019
Mr. Hosea Bell Levingston was born August 18, 1959 in El Dorado, AR to Elvis Levingston and Lou Ella Kidd.
Mr. Levingston accepted Jesus Christ and he worked faithfully in the Brotherhood Program and advancing to Deaconship at Evergreen Baptist Church under Pastor Eddie Yarbrough Jr.
In June 2000 Mr. Levingston joined with his niece Pastor Erma Jackson to help...
Anthony "Tony" Howard Frazier
Apr 24, 2019
Anthony Frazier 49 of El Dorado AR, surrounded by family went to be with the lord on April 24, 2019 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock, AR following a brief illness.
Anthony Howard Frazier born Jan 24,1970 to James & Zella(Jamerson) Frazier in El Dorado AR.
Graduate 1988 Strong High School then on to United States Army where served...
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