Obituaries

Ruth Ann Goodwin

Ruth Ann Goodwin

Mar 30, 2014

For  the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.   ~Romans 6:23Ruth A. Goodwin, 61, of El Dorado, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House following a long battle with cancer.Ruth was born to Frank and Eserlean Townsend on August 10,1952 in Benton, Arkansas.She...

Marianetia Bullock ("Netia Bullock") Jones

Marianetia Bullock ("Netia Bullock") Jones

Mar 28, 2014

Sister Marianetia Bullock("Netia Bullock')  was born  January 1,1952 in El Dorado, Arkansas , the daughter of Melvin Odell Bullock and  Geraldine Paige. Netia went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 28,2014 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, Arkansas. At an early age , Netia united with New Bethel Baptist Church . She later moved her membership...

Linda Faye Robinson

Linda Faye Robinson

Feb 26, 2014

Linda Faye Curley Robinson was born on May 25, 1951 in El Dorado, AR the daughter of John A. Curley and Nora Moore. At an early age, she united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR. She was an active member and served faithfully until her health declined. Many years ago, she met Mr. Baby Ray Robinson...

Alverine Kendrix

Alverine Kendrix

Feb 5, 2014

Alverine Kendrix was born on Dec. 12, 1930, in Lorann, La., the daughter of Willie Lee and Tressie L. Green White. She departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in the John R. Williamson Hospice House, of El Dorado. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, the Rev. Allen Mack and Carvin Kendrix. She was a...

Herman Roberson

Herman Roberson

Jan 12, 2014

Herman Roberson, the third child of John Roberson and Rebecca Ross Roberson was born February 18, 1917 in Dumas City, Arkansas. At an early age, he united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Lisbon, Arkansas under the leadership of Reverend John Abbey. He served faithfully as a Deacon until his health failed. He was a long-time butcher at Dumas Packing...

LACERENE BURNS RHODES

LACERENE BURNS RHODES

Jan 7, 2014

Lacerene Burns Rhodes fondly known by family and friends as "Mae West" or "MawMaw" was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1918 in Norphlet, Arkansas. She was the 4th of ten siblings of Jake and Pearl Palmer Burns. She was preceded in death by her parents,her husband Reverend Curtis Rhodes, Sr.,one son, Michael Rhodes; two brothers, George Burns and Melvin...

Dewey Winston Ross

Dewey Winston Ross

Dec 28, 2013

Dewey Winston Ross was born on July 20, 1944 in Smackover, AR the son of Willie and Mary Lewis Ross. He departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, James Ross, Elmer Ross and Johnny R. Ross, and one sister Aristene...

Charles Lindsey

Charles Lindsey

Dec 23, 2013

Charles Lindsey was born on December 22,1922 in Dubach, Louisiana the son of Oscar and Sula Palmer Lindsey. He departed this life on Monday, December 23, 2013 after celebrating his birthday on the 22nd at the Timberlane Nursing and Rehab Center, El Dorado, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Tommy Lindsey, six sisters, Alberta Lindsey,...

Rosie Mae Hicks

Rosie Mae Hicks

Dec 20, 2013

Rosie M. Hicks was born to the late Wiley Wright and Mary Mayfield on April 23,1923 in Dubach,Louisiana Rosie accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church. After the death of her first husband , she married a CME Preacher, Rev.Celo Hicks , and became a member of...

JoAnn Ford

JoAnn Ford

Nov 22, 2013

A Chapter Complete,A Page Turned... A Life Well Lived , A Rest Well Earned. JoAnn Ellison Ford, the only child of Jimmy Ellison and Eursleen Culp was born August 14, 1946 in El Dorado, Arkansas. At an early age, she united with Triumphant Church located on the corner of Union and Lester Street where she actively participated in Mrs. Vernita...

Ivera M Leveston

Ivera M Leveston

Oct 28, 2013

Ivera “Miss Money” Leveston was born on Aug. 8, 1927, in Calion, and died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was the daughter of Johnny and Onie Green McGhee and attended Washington High School. She worked for the McDavis family for many years as a caregiver. She was a member of St. Vestal C.M.E. Church....

Rev.James William McGraw

Rev.James William McGraw

Oct 26, 2013

The Rev. James William McCraw was born on April 29, 1929, in Norphlet, and died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at his residence in Waco, Texas. He was the son of Willie Earnest and Lillie Gay Thompson McCraw. He was a graduate of Smith High School of Norphlet. He was an ordained minister and pastored at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in...

Elmer Smith

Elmer Smith

Oct 24, 2013

If I should go tomorrow It would never be goodbye, For I have left my heart with you, So don't you ever cry. The love that's deep within me, Shall reach you from the stars, You'll feel it from the heavens, And it will heal the scars. Heaven's gates opened on October 24, 2013 to receive yet another angel, Elmer...

Ethel L Williamson

Ethel L Williamson

Oct 24, 2013

When ties of love are broken And loved ones have to part It leaves a wound that never heals In ever aching heart. Sister Ethel Lee "Mutt" Hall Williamson was born April 17, 1936 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Goot and Lou Ella Hall. She was called to her heavenly home on October 24, 2013 As...

Jimmie Ray Ford

Jimmie Ray Ford

Oct 17, 2013

Brother Jimmie Ray Ford was born May 27, 1941 in Smackover, Arkansas to Edward Pierce Sr. and Ophelia G. Pierce. At an early age, Jimmie Ray accepted Christ as his personal savior and later united with New Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend John Toney, Sr. Jimmie Ray attended Smackover Training School and shortly thereafter, he enlisted in...

Felix McCree Phillips

Felix McCree Phillips

Sep 30, 2013

Felix McCree Phillips was born on August 18, 1927 in Chidester, AR the daughter of Early and Pauline Purifoy McCree. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Luther E. Phillips, her son Luther R.Phillips, her grandson Joseph R. Phillips, a sister Joanna McCree Lovett, her stepmother Bretha McCree, and one daughter Bobbie Nell Phillips. Survivors are one...

Raymond E. Creer

Raymond E. Creer

Sep 25, 2013

Raymond Creer was born on April 23, 1941 in the Caledonia Community, El Dorado, Arkansas the son of Prezell and Mattie Dismuke Creer. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Clarence Creer and Melvin Creer and a son Melvin Creer(died at birth)and a daughter Shelia Creer. Raymond graduated from the University of Pine Bluff at Arkansas in...

Victoria Danielle Smith

Victoria Danielle Smith

Sep 17, 2013

Although my body you can’t hold It doesn’t mean I’m gone This world was worthy, not of me God chose that I move on. Victoria Danielle Smith was born on September 17,2013 to the proud parents , Victor A. Smith and Brittney D. Tate of El Dorado, Arkansas. She was affectionately called “Vicki” by her NANA ! Victoria fought the...

Johnny Ray Ross

Johnny Ray Ross

Sep 10, 2013

"The Lord is my Shepherd,I shall not want." Psalms 23 A life of love and service is to be celebrated, never mourned. Such a life began for Brother Johnny Ray Ross, born on May 15, 1948 in Smackover, Arkansas to the late Willie"Boy" and Mary Lewis Ross. Johnny went quietly home to be with the Lord in the early morning...

Demarrio Harral

Demarrio Harral

Sep 3, 2013

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ~Psalms 23 Demarrio Harral was born on May 7, 1985 in Chicago, IL the son of Clarence Houston and Sherry L. Harral. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in Camden, AR. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal grandparents. Survivors are his mother, Sherry...

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