Obituaries

Shirley Ann Nelson

Shirley Ann Nelson

Feb 20, 2018

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3 Shirley A. Nelson was born January 20, 1950 to the late Walter Parnell Harris and the late Thelma V. Davis Harris. She was called to rest Tuesday February 20, 2018. She was an outstanding woman, multitalented and full of love, life and compassion....

Leona Reynolds

Leona Reynolds

Feb 15, 2018

Leona Reynolds passed on February 15, 2018 at Oak Ridge Nursing Home. She was born September 23, 1931 to Clayborn Sockwell and Mary Lizzie Thorns Williams in Rosston, AR. She is preceded in death by her parents, eleven siblings, two granddaughters, and two grandsons. Survivors are four sons: Johnny (Lillian) Thompson of El Dorado, AR, Robert (Jackie) Hampton of Smackover,...

Deborah Ann Ford

Deborah Ann Ford

Feb 14, 2018

Deborah “Big Baby” Ford made her physical appearance on December 5, 1960 to Jesse and the late Bessie Crew Ford. Deborah entered in eternal rest on February 14, 2018. Deborah was preceded in death by her mother Bessie Crew Ford. Deborah leaves many memories with her father, Jesse Ford; three sisters, Janice (Fred) Curley of El Dorado, Shirley Aud-Gyane of...

Millard Reed Williams

Millard Reed Williams

Feb 7, 2018

Deacon Millard Reed Williams was born on December 1,1934 in the New London Community to Hebert Sr. and Irene White- Williams who proceed him in death. He ended his Christian walk with Jesus on February 7,2018 at the John Williamson Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, Arkansas. Millard was also preceded in death by his son Spencer T. Williams, a...

Kyia Williams

Kyia Williams

Feb 2, 2018

Kyia “Gucci” Williams was born September 21, 1991 to LaSonia Williams and Fredrick Hall of Calion, Arkansas. She attended Willow Grove Baptist Church at an early age. Kyia attended Norphlet High School in Nophlet, Arkansas where she was known for her incredible talents on the basketball court. She graduated with the 2011 class and thereafter signed and went on to...

Walter Chambliss

Walter Chambliss

Feb 1, 2018

Walter Chambliss was born on September 17, 1926 to the union of Willis Chambliss and Mary King Chambliss in Urbana, Arkansas. He attended the Union County School System and was a member of the Urbana basketball team. Walter accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Zion #2 Missionary Baptist...

Arma Jean Nunley

Arma Jean Nunley

Jan 26, 2018

Sister Arma Jean Burgie Nunley life journey began on May 27, 1933 born to the parents of Ervin and Irene Goodwin Burgie in El Dorado, Arkansas. Her life journey ended on Friday, January 26, 2018 at John R. Williamson Hospice House, El Dorado, AR. She united with Morning Star Baptist Church #2 at an early age under the leadership of...

Thomas Malone Jr.

Thomas Malone Jr.

Jan 24, 2018

Thomas J. Malone Jr. was born on February 16, 1930, to the late Eunice (Brewster) and Thomas Malone Sr. (Chock) and Bessie Easter Malone. He was raised by his grandmother, Polly Ann Brewster and uncle, James Brewster. He was a member of Beulah Grove Baptist Church in Wesson, Arkansas. He retired from Cooper Tire Company in El Dorado, Arkansas, after...

Dwegess "Dwight" Barnes

Dwegess "Dwight" Barnes

Jan 20, 2018

The Life & Times of Dwight Barnes For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteousness judge, shall give me...

Dixie L. Thrower

Dixie L. Thrower

Jan 20, 2018

Dixie L. Newton Thrower, 88, of Bearden, AR passed on January 20, 2018 at her home in Bearden, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Rev. DeCota and Georgia Newton. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Cook and four Siblings. She is survived by five children: Patricia Quarles, Anthony Thrower, Nancy Collins, Lawrence Collins and Natalie Collins; and...

Troris L. Murphy

Troris L. Murphy

Jan 20, 2018

Troris L. Murphy was born in Frankfurt, Germany on December 6, 1977 and he departed this life on January 20, 2018. Troris was the second child of the late Linda Ann Murphy and Gregory Lamar Murphy. Troris was raised in a Christian home and was baptized at Plum Street Church of Christ. He graduated from Phoenix High School in Lawrenceville,...

Edward D. Creer

Edward D. Creer

Jan 17, 2018

Edward D. Creer Jr., 64 of El Dorado, AR passed January 17, 2018 at Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was a loving father who loved fishing, traveling and spending time with family, his grandchildren, children and friends. He served in the US Navy for several years aboard USS Nimitz. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jamieca Billing,...

Benny E. Williams

Benny E. Williams

Jan 17, 2018

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. Eccl 3:1-2. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Benny Ervin “Watermelon” Williams was born to George Washington Williams and Trudy Lee Reed Williams on August1, 1953....

Kayla Lanette Hubbard

Kayla Lanette Hubbard

Jan 15, 2018

Kayla Lanette Hubbard was born January 16, 1998 in Camden, Arkansas, to Monica Hubbard and Antoine Robinson and Kelvin Neal. She was the second child of her mother’s four children. Kayla made a public profession of faith as a young child at St. John Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Barry Dobson. Kayla was a 2016 graduate of El...

Lue Ella Stanley

Lue Ella Stanley

Jan 13, 2018

Lue Ella Stanley was born March 25, 1943 to Theoris Randolph and Willie Eutsey in Union County. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and employee of J & M Poultry. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ravell Eutsey Summers, Gladys Eutsey Cooper, Helen Eutsey Davis and brothers, Samuel Eutsey, Arzell Eutsey, Clyde Eutsey. Survivors...

Allie Mae Belin

Allie Mae Belin

Jan 10, 2018

Mrs. Allie M. Belin was born October 20, 1938 to Emanuel and Arnes McGhee in Calion, Arkansas. Allie Mae accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized uniting with New Home Baptist Church, later joining Willow Grove Baptist Church. Over the years, she was actively involved in various activities at the church including Kitchen Committee, Church Mother, and she...

Frankie Elois Andrews

Frankie Elois Andrews

Jan 6, 2018

For Frankie, being a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, aunt, matriarch, mentor, neighbor, counselor and confidante were all honorable callings. Moreover, she was a part of the generation that counted, her golden accomplishment in life was to make a loving home that would produce a tapestry of memories for which her family would forever cherish and relish. When Frankie...

Melvin Glenn Elmore

Melvin Glenn Elmore

Dec 29, 2017

Melvin Elmore, 59, of El Dorado passed on December 29, 2017. He was born August 18, 1958 to Newt and Fannie Elmore. At an early age he was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church in Lillie, Louisiana. Melvin was a graduate of Junction City High School. He received a four year scholarship to Grambling State University where he played college...

Walter Waddell Kennedy Jr.

Walter Waddell Kennedy Jr.

Dec 22, 2017

Walter Waddell Kennedy, Jr. was born July 18, 1950 to Walter and Mattie Kennedy Sr. in Arkadelphia, AR. He passed on Friday, December 22, 2017. He was a student at Peake Elementary, Peake High School Class of 1968 and Henderson State University Class of 72. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church....

Donald (Peach) Hart Jr.

Donald (Peach) Hart Jr.

Dec 22, 2017

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou...

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