Obituaries

Raymond "Bubba" Lee McMurrian

Raymond "Bubba" Lee McMurrian

Sep 9, 2018

Raymond Lee McMurrian (Bubba) was born in Urbana, Arkansas on July 4, 1942 to the late Robert Lee, Sr. and Lillie Belle McMurrian.  Bubba departed this life peacefully on September 9, 2018 at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan.

Bubba was a 1961 graduate of Gardner High School; Strong, AR.  He moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1965 in search of employment opportunities. He...

Deacon Lonnell Cunningham

Deacon Lonnell Cunningham

Sep 1, 2018

Lonnell Cunningham was born February 17, 1956 to Will Cunningham and Odie Bell Cunningham in El Dorado. He was the younger of the set of twins, born at this time.  His twin (Donnell) is the elder twin.

He was called home September 1, 2018. He was united in marriage to Annie Dale Tubbs in 1974.  To this union two children were...

Cecil Earl Creer

Cecil Earl Creer

Aug 30, 2018

Cecil Earl Creer of Dallas, Texas passed on August 30, 2018. He was born April 23, 1960 to Edward E. Creer and Jerlean Smith Creer.

He is survived by four brothers: Clearneist Creer of El Dorado AR; Kenny Ray Creer of Dallas, TX, Willie Creer of Vacaville, CA and Melvin Creer of Phoenix, AZ and five sisters, Catherine Tubbs, Glenda...

Elbert Givings

Elbert Givings

Aug 29, 2018

Elbert Givings also known by family & friends as “Soul Man” AKA “Twin” was born on August 6, 1945 to Estell Marbray and Thelbert Givings, Sr. He departed his life on August 29, 2018 at Hospice Health Care. At an early age he united with Triumph The Church & Kingdom of God in Church where he accepted Christ as his...

Ellis Davis

Ellis Davis

Aug 27, 2018

Mr. Ellis Davis was born June 20, 1928, in El Dorado to the late Willie Davis and Lena Woods. He ended this life's journey on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.

Mr. Davis united with the Zion Watch Baptist Church where he was a faithful mem-ber for many years serving as the President of...

Larry James Johnson

Larry James Johnson

Aug 25, 2018

Larry James Johnson was born on October 18, 1983 to L.J. and Linda D. Johnson in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

He departed his life on Saturday August 25, 2018 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, Georgia. Larry was a native of El Dorado and member of Zion Watch Baptist Church until he moved to Columbus, Georgia.

Larry was a talented upcoming hip...

Christopher Parker

Christopher Parker

Aug 23, 2018

Christopher Michael Parker was born on December 6, 1994 in oakland Ca. to Annette Parker and Robert Brown. In June of 1995 he was adopted by Rose Carson and Jerry Richard. Chris was the “7th’’ child of eight children born to Annette.

Chris was raised in Richmond Ca. where he attended Peres elementary, Walter T Helms middle and Richmond...

Deacon Billy Cook

Deacon Billy Cook

Aug 21, 2018

A Celebrated Journey Father, I stretch my hand to thee. No other help I know. If thou withdraw Thy hand from me, O, whither shall I go? Fall was the season when Chester Cook and Beulah Mae Stewart Cook welcome their first baby boy home on October 26, 1937 in Union County, Arkansas. Billy attended school and graduated from New...

Jimmy Lee Cargile

Jimmy Lee Cargile

Aug 21, 2018

Jimmy Lee Cargile Sr. was born April 4, 1924 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully in Beaumont Texas on August 21, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents Booker T. Cargile and Annie Lee Cargile; two daughters, Minnie Cargile and Murdis Cargile; three brothers, T C Cargile, Benny Cargile and Lujean Cargile and two sisters, Birdell...

Perry Lee Shelton

Perry Lee Shelton

Aug 15, 2018

Perry Lee Shelton was born December 5, 1964 in Strong, AR to Bennie and Yvonne Shelton.  He gained his wigs on August 15, 2018.

Perry worked as a Crane Operator at West Frasier Saw Mill in Huttig, Arkansas.

Perry accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.  His hobbies were fishing, enjoying time with his grandchildren and...

Ervin George Dawkins

Ervin George Dawkins

Aug 12, 2018

Ervin George Dawkins was born to Obdiah Dawkins and Deborah Newton Dawkins on July 19, 1956.  He was the youngest son of 14 children.

He was a graduate of Strong High School.  After High School graduation, Ervin served in the United States Navy. After he completed his Military obligation, he returned to Strong to work and care for his parents.

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Rev. Sylvester "Syl" McHenry

Rev. Sylvester "Syl" McHenry

Aug 11, 2018

Rev. Sylvester “Syl” McHenry was born February 9, 1960 in El Dorado, AR.  He was the son of Betty Jean McHenry and Joshua Lark; and raised by LJ & Roberta Frazier.

He departed his life on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR.  He was a 1978 graduate of El Dorado High School and a member of...

Willie Lee Miller

Willie Lee Miller

Aug 9, 2018

Willie L. Miller was born July 10, 1924 to Lonnie Brown and Mary Ellis.

She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors are two daughters: Willie Mae Brown and Shellie Watson; two sons, Tom Wilson, Jr. and Hudson Meadows; two sisters, Louise Turner and Mary Jones; and one brother, Jimmy Lee Ellis.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm...

Benita Michelle Davis

Benita Michelle Davis

Aug 2, 2018

Brutally honest, amazingly sweet, and naturally lovable. A few truths that melted your heart when you met, knew, and loved Ms. Benita Michelle Davis. Born on August 19, 1963 to the late Floyd Dale Davis and Eddie Sue "Gran Gran" Davis, Benita graced this earth with a spirit that will remain in her two children, Tiffany Michelle Davis and Tracee...

Monica Michelle Barnes

Monica Michelle Barnes

Jul 28, 2018

Monica “Susie” Michelle Barnes, 54, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Courtyard Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where she lived for many years. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at the Courtyard Gardens for loving and caring for Monica as if she were family.

Monica was...

Shirley Mae Davis

Shirley Mae Davis

Jul 19, 2018

Shirley Davis was born December 18, 1941 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Donnie Lee Davis and Tom Davis. She united at an early age with DeMascus Baptist Church in Village, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her daughters; Lois McIntyre and Ruthell Davis; brothers, Lewis Davis and Hosea Davis; and two grandchildren, Erica Sweeney and Reginald Robinson.

She leaves...

Cassandra Maureen Reed

Cassandra Maureen Reed

Jul 15, 2018

Cassandra Maureen Reed was born December 11, 1975 to Casey and Faye Wade in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Cassandra united with Jerusalem Quinn Baptist Church at an early age where she remained until relocating to California, where she attended Zion Elect Church of God In Christ. She attended El Dorado High School, class of 1993, and later attended United Education Institute...

Gertha Mae Carroll

Gertha Mae Carroll

Jul 12, 2018

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.   May the people praise you, O God; may all the people praise you.  May the nation be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the people justly and guide the...

Nancy Jean Stewart

Nancy Jean Stewart

Jul 8, 2018

Nancy Jean Culp Stewart was born September 27, 1950 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Mr. S.J. Culp and Mrs. Eursleen Roberson Culp. She departed this life’s journey on Sunday morning, July 8, 2018, at CHI St. Vincent – Doctor’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR.

At an early age she united with First Baptist Church located on Cordell Ave in El...

Princess Summer Kassidy Qualls

Princess Summer Kassidy Qualls

Jul 6, 2018

Summer Kassidy Qualls was born on November 29, 2014 to Jharmesha Gaskin and Sterling Qualls in Houston, TX. She departed this life on July 6, 2018 at Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX.

Her memories will be forever cherished by her parents Jharmesha Gaskin and Sterling Qualls; maternal grandparents, Shonda and Kevin Tyler and paternal grandparents Tammy and Ricky Qualls, Sr;...

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