Obituaries

Bobbie Jean Burgie- Gatson

Bobbie Jean Burgie- Gatson

Jul 20, 2013

A golden heart stopped beating,hardworking hands laid to rest,and God broke our heart to prove to us that He only takes the best. Bobbie Jean Burgie Gaston was born July 23,1947 in Smackover,Arkansas to the late R.B. and Leola Palmore Burgie. She was a member of the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church #2 . She was a 1965 graduate of...

Carolyn McClelland

Carolyn McClelland

Jul 12, 2013

Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. Jeremiah 18:3-4 Carolyn Thompson McClelland was born on August 17,1959 in Houston,...

Joseph Hampton

Joseph Hampton

Jun 30, 2013

Joseph Hampton was born in Gilbert, LA the son of Eddie Lee, Sr. and Clara Willis Hampton. He departed this life on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Shreveport, LA. He worked as a Machine Operator at Northorp Corporation, Hawthorne, CA. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Hazel Hampton, two brothers, Herman Hampton and Ernest Hampton. Survivors...

David L. Harris

David L. Harris

Jun 19, 2013

Brother David Lee Harris was born July 1, 1971 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Hester Ray Harris, Sr. and Eddie B. Harris. As a young man, David accepted the Lord and united with Free Union A.M.E. Church. David was a faithful employee of Arby’s Restaurant for many years; he subsequently sought employment with JACO Contractors where he worked diligently until...

Rev.Walter Whatley III

Rev.Walter Whatley III

Jun 14, 2013

The Lord is my sherpeard -Psalms 23 Rev.Walter Earl Whatley was born April 2,1951 in El Dorado,Arkansas to Earl and Reva Manning Whatley.He departed this life on June 14,2013, at the VA Hospital in Shreveport,Louisiana . He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School.He enlisted into the United Stated Air Force in December 1971 until 1994.He was an...

Florence Cobb

Florence Cobb

May 28, 2013

A Chapter Completed, A Page Turned ... A Life Well Lived, A Rest Well Earned Florence Cobb was born April 30,1925 in El Dorado,Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Pete Ganter and Marie Bray Ganter. She accepted Christ at an early age and united and was baptized at Zion Watch Missionary Baptist Church. She later united with Star...

Dea. Cortez Simth Sr

Dea. Cortez Simth Sr

May 22, 2013

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life...

Louis Bowman Jr

Louis Bowman Jr

May 16, 2013

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 Louis Bowman, Jr. was born March 25,1927, in El Dorado,Arkansas. He was the son of the late Louis and Sarah Moore Bowman.He departed this life on May 16,2013, at John R. Williams Hospice House in El...

James Edward Miller (Rev or Cootie)

James Edward Miller (Rev or Cootie)

May 7, 2013

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Job 19:25-27 James Edward Miller(Rev or Cootie) 73, of El Dorado, AR passed Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, AR....

Auguster Hunter

Auguster Hunter

Apr 9, 2013

" I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.." II Timothy 4:7 Brother Auguster Hunter was born on March 28, 1913 to Gus and Lettie Hunter in Summerfield, Louisiana. Brother Hunter served his counrty in the United States Army. He was a man that wasn't afraid of work; he was employed by...

Eurmon "E J" (Big Mardis) Mardis

Eurmon "E J" (Big Mardis) Mardis

Mar 22, 2013

"Do not let your hearts be troubled, trust in God, trust also in me." John 14:1 Eurmon "E J" (Big Mardis) Mardis was born on November 15, 1923 in Haynesville, Louisiana the son of Herman and Adla Phillips Mardis. He joined Union Ark Baptist Church at an early age. He was a wounded warrior of the United States Army World...

Carlton Felton Thurman

Carlton Felton Thurman

Feb 15, 2013

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.." Psalms 23 Carlton Felton Thurman was born on June 4, 1948 in El Dorado, Arkansas the son of Dan and Pankie Bray Thurman. He was the 3rd child of seven siblings. After Washington High School, Carlton moved to Dallas, Texas where he was employed by Texas Instrument, until he was drafted...

Robert J. Ramey

Robert J. Ramey

Feb 7, 2013

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.." Psalms 23 Robert J. Ramey was born in Louann, Arkansas the son of Robert and Piedy Howard Ramey, Sr. He departed this life on Thursday, February 7, 2013 in the Pine Hill Rehabilation Center, Camden, Arkansas. Robert worked as a Construction Laborer. He was preceded in death by his parents. He...

Linda Denise Acker

Linda Denise Acker

Feb 7, 2013

"Teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever, I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always,even unto the end of the world." Matthew 28:20 Linda Denise Acker was born September 25, 1970 in New Orleans, Louisiana the daughter of Hayward and Linda Diane Acker. She was preceded in death by her parents. Linda confessed her love for Christ...

Ethel Tuggle Wilson

Ethel Tuggle Wilson

Jan 10, 2013

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.." Psalms 23 Sister Ethel Tuggle Wilson was born August 13, 1913, the daughter of Tom and Nannie Tuggle Autry in Homer, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Lonnie Wilson and her four sisters, Bennie Key, Jimmie Holt, Ossie Autry and Angeline McElroy. Sister Ethel departed...

Hazel Mae Webster

Hazel Mae Webster

Jan 2, 2013

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Hazel Mae Webster was born in Homer, Lousiana the daughter of William and Earnestine Love Webster. She departed this life on Wednesday,January 2, 2013 at Wentworth Nursing Home,Magnolia, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, and one...

John Calvin Ford, Sr.

John Calvin Ford, Sr.

Dec 19, 2012

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want..." Psalms 23 John Calvin Ford, Sr. (JC, Uncle Pete) was born in Urbana, Arkansas on March 15, 1927 to Earnest and Mary L. Henry Ford. He was the oldest of seven children. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. At an early age, he confessed...

Howard Causey

Howard Causey

Nov 16, 2012

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.." II Timothy 4:7 Howard Causey was born in Clarks, Louisiana on August 19, 1930 the son of Uriah and Lucendia Jackson Causey. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church where he served as Deacon. He departed this life on Friday, November 16,...

Harper "Lavell" Sturgis, Jr.

Harper "Lavell" Sturgis, Jr.

Nov 15, 2012

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want"...Psalms 23 Harper Lavell Sturgis, Jr., the eleventh child in birth made his debut on the Seventeenth Day of June in the Year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Sixty. He was the son of Harper and Jewell Butler Sturgis. He attended Smackover Elementary, Camden Middle School and El Dorado High School....

Jewell Crayton

Jewell Crayton

Sep 6, 2012

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Psalms 23 Brother Jewel Crayton was born on July 23, 1929 in Mt. Holly, Arkansas. He was the son of Jim and Thenella Coleman Crayton. He joined the United States Army in1951. Jewel received two severe wounds fighting for his country during combat in the Korean War. After 53 years he...

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