Yalonda Stewart

Oct 27, 2024

On April 16, 1987, Yalonda Stewart entered this world as a blessing to her parents, Marvin D. Stewart and Stephanie R. Thomas. Yalonda was known for being the life of the party. She knew the Lord at an early age and united with Victory Bible Church where she attended with her mother.

Yalonda spent her career working in customer service because...

Dorothy Dillon

Oct 26, 2024

Dorothy Jean Robinson Dillon was born to William "Babe" Robinson and Letersia Johnson Robinson-Clark on November 18, 1943, in El Dorado, AR. She was a 1962 graduate of Washington High School.

Dorothy Jean and Julius Fernando Dillon were united in marriage and parented four children (Charles Ray, Debbie, Charlotte, and Stephanie).

After attending Oil Belt Vocational School, Jean worked as an LPN...

Clinton D. Williams

Oct 24, 2024

Clinton D. Williams was born January 12, 1976, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Bennie Williams and Mary Wade. He Accepted Christ at Greater Paradise Missionary Baptist Church. He attended El Dorado High School and SAU in Magnolia, Arkansas.

In October 2001, Clinton met Stacie Johnson and his bonus children, Julian Stanley and Denise Williams. On June 5, 2003, Clinton had his...

Gary Shelton

Oct 21, 2024

Gary Bernard Shelton, born on February 22, 1968, to Harvey and Kally Shelton, passed away on October 21, 2024. A cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, Gary’s warmth and kindness left a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. From an early age, Gary accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, which guided him throughout his life. He graduated from...

Anthony Brock

Oct 19, 2024

Anthony was born on September 17, 1966, to the late Robert Brock and Virgina Brock. He was the oldest grandchild of Robert "Jesse" and Emma Brock. He was a proud member of Beulah Grove Baptist Church.

Anthony attended El Dorado High School and graduated with the class of 1984. The wildest class that came through EHS. Even to this...

Jamal Gibson

Oct 17, 2024

To know Jamal is to have witnessed love, respect, and joy. His smile preceded him. He was born in El Dorado, AR, and attended primary school at Retta Brown (1st - 4th). He moved at the age of ten to Enid, Oklahoma (Vance Air Force Base) and then to McKinney, TX, where he graduated from McKinney High School in 2020....

Fannie Robinson

Oct 12, 2024

During the spring season, Sidney and Almedia Ford welcomed their baby girl, Fannie Ruth Ford, on March 22, 1930, in Strong, Arkansas.

She accepted Christ at a very early age, uniting with the Curry Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Strong, Arkansas. "Mama Fannie," as she was affectionately called by her family and friends, graduated from Gardner High School in Strong,...

Bessie Griffin

Oct 7, 2024

Bessie Theresa Tucker Griffin was born March 16, 1943, in Washington D.C., to the late Jay Lee Tucker, Sr., and Effie Lee Sims Tucker.

Bessie, also known as "Bonnie" and pronounced Bunny because her brothers could not pronounce it, graduated from Booker  T. Washington High School in  1962. After graduating from high school, she attended Philander Smith College in Little Rock,...

Latray Burnell

Oct 5, 2024

On March 31, 1996, Latray Dontel Burnell became the second-born child of Lee Richard Burnell and Kameka L. Smith. At age 9, his biological parents passed away, and he and his brothers were immediately taken in by Rodriquez and Shunta (Smith) Candley. Their adoption into the Candley family became official in 2007.

Latray was a member of Freewill Baptist Church, where...

Mattie Noble

Oct 5, 2024

Mattie Elizabeth Lee was born July 13, 1937, in Lillie, LA, to Reverend Gabriel S. Lee, Sr., and Vera Belle McClelland Lee.

Her early acceptance of Christ led her to join Fellowship Baptist Church (Claiborne). After her marriage, she became a member of Mt. Union Baptist Church in Junction City. Her service at Mt. Union, now known as New Mt. Union...

Alice Mayweather

Oct 5, 2024

Alice Rebecca Mayweather was born to the late John Hendrix and Allie Fay Pollar in Yuma, Arizona on August 30, 1940.

For many years, Alice called El Dorado, Arkansas, her home. She dedicated herself to the El Dorado School District, driving bus # 5, until her retirement in 2002. Her commitment extended beyond her work, as she found joy in cooking,...

Juanita Daniels

Oct 1, 2024

Juanita Marie Jackson- Daniels was born May 4, 1939 in El Dorado, AR to the late Alice Earlene Jackson and J.C. Jackson.

Juanita was a graduate of Washington High School in El Dorado, AR.

She was a dedicated nurse and Pharmacist for many years for Warner Brown and the Medical Center of South Arkansas. In 1956, she met and married the love...

Dalvin "Double O" Lewis

Sep 24, 2024

Dalvin Dewayne Lewis was born on March 15, 1977, to the late "Earnest "Pete" Lewis and Mildrene King Seals in Camden, Arkansas. He took his final breath and rested in the Lord's loving arms on September 24, 2024, at home, surrounded by loved ones.

At an earlier age, he accepted Christ and attended Rising Star Baptist Church. He attended Harmony Grove...

Robert Avery

Sep 21, 2024

Robert James Avery was born May 30, 1967, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Jessie and Martinea Nelson. Robert was very hardworking and outgoing.

Robert was employed for many years at Murphy Motor Co., El Dorado Golf and Country Club, and was a former co-owner of A&N Janitorial Services. Robert James was a family man. He loved to cook and always enjoyed...

Juanita Rogers

Sep 16, 2024

Winter was the season when Ira Baker, Sr., and Ruby Dell Fikes Baker welcomed their baby girl, Juanita Baker, on February 26, 1952, in Strong, Arkansas.

She accepted Christ at a very early age, uniting with the Shiloh Baptist Church in Strong, Arkansas. "Pee Wee," as she was affectionately called by her family and friends, graduated from Gardner High School in...

Alfonzo James Sr.

Sep 16, 2024

Mr. Alfonzo James, Sr. was born November 4, 1958, to the late Arguster James Sr. and Burnell Brown. He was a proud resident of the great place of El Dorado, Arkansas, graduating from El Dorado High School Class of 1977. Mr. James loved to entertain his family and friends. Boy, oh boy, he liked to barbeque with the blues. He...

Emon Tatum

Sep 14, 2024

Brother Emon Tatum was born on March 18, 1936, to the late Temos and Lizzie Tatum.

He joined Victory Church Years ago. He and his wife, the late Gloria Tatum, to which one child was born.

Emon worked as a butler for Reynolds and Drapers for many years. In later years, he began working for ConAgra Poultry, from which he retired after...

Shirley Kelley

Sep 11, 2024

Shirley Kelley, 84, passed away on September 11, 2024 in her home in Little Rock, AR.

Shirley Kelley was born on January 22, 1940, in El Dorado, AR, to Johnny Kelley and Jimmie Lee Robertson.

She worked as a cook at Townhouse Restaurant for over 60 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church-Cordell, where she once served as a member...

Angela Malone

Sep 9, 2024

"Death leaves a heartache nothing can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal"

Angelia Ann Malone, fondly known by family and friends as "Aunt Tuna," was born March 15, 1971, in Camden, Arkansas, to Susie Ellen Welch and Eddie Joe Malone Sr. 

Angelia Ann attended El Dorado High School.

Angelia could light up any room she was in. The word "stranger"...

Maurice Hegler Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Maurice, a graduate of Camden Fairview in 2017, was a talented football player. His passion for driving led him to obtain his CDL license from Pine Bluff Truck Driving School in 2022. He was an active member of New St. Mary's Church in Camden, Arkansas, where his grandfather, Rev. Odell Carr, was the guiding force.

Maurice loved his son Mauri with...