Jaylen Robinson

Aug 13, 2024

On June 15, 1997, Seletha Watson-Skeine and the late Stacy Robinson were blessed with a beautiful, bouncing baby boy named Jaylen D. Robinson in Irving, TX. Jaylen was the light of his mom's life.

Jaylen accepted Christ at a young age at Shady Grove Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his earthly departure.

Jaylen attended Norphlet High School, where he...

Dorothy Davis

Aug 13, 2024

Sister Dorothy Jean Davis was born on January 13, 1944, to the late Elizabeth G. Templeton and O.W. Davis. Dorothy attended school in El Dorado, AR.

She joined St. James #2 Baptist Church early in life. Sister Dorothy worked several domestic jobs before being joined in holy matrimony to the late Vernon Nelson. Later in life, she was employed at Oak...

Stephanie Candley

Aug 9, 2024

On September 5, 1973, Stephanie Nicole Candley made her grand entrance into the world at the Candley family's home across the street from Washington Middle School. Stephanie is the firstborn to the union of the late Michael D. Candley Sr. and Joy "Joyce" Wilson-Candley; this made her the "OLDEST COUSIN," and it is a fact that she made well known.

Stephanie...

Gussie Young

Jul 24, 2024

Gussie Beatrice Young's life began on February 6, 1927, when she was born to the late Fred and Critty Davis Lewis in Union County, Arkansas.

Gussie surrendered her life to Christ as a young child under the leadership of Rev. Edgar Porchia at Sweet Home Baptist Church. She served on the Junior Usher Board, Sunday School Secretary, and B.T.U. President and...

Maya Wilson

Jul 21, 2024

Maya Simone Wilson was born to Sharon Moore and Steven Wilson on September 3, 1996, in Little Rock, AR. She departed this life on July 21, 2024, in Rockford, IL.

She was baptized at Beulah Grove Baptist Church under Reverend Luther Harris.

Maya later graduated in 2014 from El Dorado High School.

Maya's life was colored by her love for art. She cherished...

Xavier Moore

Jul 17, 2024

Xavier DeAndre Moore was born September 17, 1992, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Sharon Moore and Robert Gatson. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital.

At an early age, he accepted Christ at Douglas Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Donnell Hegler. He worked for J. Christy at Lion...

Namon Jamerson

Jul 13, 2024

Namon was born December 4, 1950, to the late Dr. William and Lula Jamerson of El Dorado, AR. Namon left his earthly home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, AR.

Namon confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at First Baptist Church- Cordell under the late Rev....

Brian Williams

Jul 13, 2024

Deacon Brian Mason Williams passed away on July 13, 2024, at Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR, after a short illness. He was 51 years old.

Brian was born on January 1, 1973, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Earnest Mason Sr. and Carolyn Williams. He was the fourth of six children. He was baptized at a young age and later rebaptized after...

Barbara Owens

Jul 12, 2024

Barbara Owens, a beloved member of the El Dorado community, passed away on July 12, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on September 7, 1938, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Barbara was a cherished wife to Haywood Owens for 50 years and a devoted member of El Dorado First Assembly and Miles Memorial for over 50 years. Throughout her...

O.B. Green

Jul 9, 2024

Bro. O.B. Green was born May 25, 1942, in Strong, AR, to the late Junious Green and Pinkie Williams Green. He was the third child of eleven children, six of whom preceded him in death: Jewel Green, Vera Ann Green, Carolyn Ann Green, Gerline Celestine, Dessie Warren, & Jacob Green.

He confessed to Christ at an early age, uniting with Pleasant...

Mary Williams

Jul 9, 2024

Mary Alice Williams was born September 3, 1973, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Carolyn Williams and Felix Wade. She was the older of two daughters of this marriage. Mary departed her life on July 9, 2024, at Timberlane Nursing Home.

She confessed her life to God at an early age and became an usher at New Hope Methodist Church until she graduated...

Shirley Ford

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley Vanessal Ford was born on March 31, 1952, to the late Franklin Rivers, Sr. and Geraldine Parks in Pine Bluff, AR. She grew up in White Hall, AR, and received her formal education in the White Hall Independent School District (ISD). She also attended Cosmetology School in Pine Bluff.

Shirley accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at...

Donald Andrews

Jul 1, 2024

A Time to Be Born: On March 26, 1947, a powerful baby boy was born to Bridie Marie Bass and Cleveland Andrews. Donald planted his footprints in his family life. He was united in holy matrimony to Mary Ann Courtney on December 23, 1973, and to this union, one child was born: Marlow Andrews.

Mr Andrews was employed by Hallmark as...

Brenda Chambers

Jun 30, 2024

On January 12, 1956, God blessed Myrtle and Birdie Chambers with a beautiful baby girl in Strong, Arkansas, and named her Brenda Lynn Chambers.

She found her spiritual home at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she accepted Christ and was baptized. Brenda loved being a part of the usher board. Brenda's faith was a guiding light in her life. She...

LaShonda Steward

Jun 26, 2024

Lashonda Steward was born July 31, 1983 in El Dorado, AR to Lee Steward and Vivian Gatson Steward. Shonda answered God's Call on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Preceding her in death are her Mother, Vivian; paternal grandparents, Rev. Percy and Rena Mae Steward; maternal grandparents, Jewel and Ruthene Gatson; and two uncles, Matt Steward and Alvin Earnest Gatson.

Shonda accepted Christ at...

Roland Waller

Jun 13, 2024

Roland Waller was born to Charlie and Elizabeth Waller on July 20, 1953, in El Dorado, Arkansas. He fell asleep in death on June 13, 2024.

Roland was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on October 12, 2014. A year after being baptized, he entered the full-time ministry. Roland loved Jehovah and the ministry. Although he was relatively...

Marcus Johnson

Jun 12, 2024

Marcus Johnson was born on July 6, 1987, to Lee Roy & Cathy Cuff Johnson. He loved his two Sons, sports, helping others, and enjoying life.

Marcus's love for his family and friends was profound, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him. He had a unique ability to connect with people, and he never considered anyone...

Rev. Barry Dobson

Jun 10, 2024

Barry Lamar Dobson, affectionately known as “Rev,” “Heavy,” “Heavy D,” and “Dobson,” was born on June 29, 1964, to Dorothy Ann Rhodes and the late Arnold Benjamin Dobson, in El Dorado, AR. Barry attended El Dorado High School and graduated in 1982. After graduation, he attended Ouachita Baptist University. 

The Rev. Barry L Dobson accepted Christ in 1977 and was baptized...

Victor "Moody-G" Moody

May 27, 2024

Victor Tyrone Moody was gifted on this earth on June 19, 1977, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Henry Lee Moody Sr. and Dorothy Jean Miller of El Dorado, Arkansas. On May 27, 2024, he transitioned to his final resting place.

Victor (A.K.A Moody-G) was extremely family-oriented and cared deeply for his family and friends. He was about bringing the family together....

Deacon Jimmy Wilson

May 24, 2024

Bro. Jimmy Lee Wilson, 65, was born August 10, 1958, to the union of William (Shug) Wilson and Eula Childs Wilson of Banks, AR.He departed this earthly life Friday, May 24, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, AR.He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized in 1966 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church under the leadership...