Corine Malone

Feb 23, 2024

Corine Davis-Malone was born on July 30, 1933, in Caledonia, AR, to the late Orana (Godfrey) and Charlie Davis Sr., right behind her identical twin sister, Lorene Davis-Hayes. She was one of twelve children (6 boys and six girls) that her parents shared.

She was raised in Wesson, Arkansas, where she met the Love of Her Life, Thomas Malone Jr....

Felton Miller

Feb 20, 2024

Felton Miller was born on March 1, 1938, in Lillie, Louisiana, to Grady Miller Sr. and Onedia Blake. He joined St. James Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, early in his life. He served as a faithful member of the Deacon Board for several decades and Brotherhood. Later, he joined Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist.

Felton Miller started working at a very...

LeNora Anderson

Feb 16, 2024

LeNora "LA" Anderson was born on January 27, 1965, to Beatrice Johnson and Tom Anderson in El Dorado, AR.

She was employed at ConAgra and as a housekeeper at Country Inn & Suite. LeNora departed this world on February 16, 2024, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice Johnson and Tom Anderson; four brothers, Charles Anderson, Bobby...

Gladys Ford

Feb 15, 2024

Sis. Gladys Brice Ford was born in Summerfield, LA on December 30, 1936 to James Lee and Lucille Brice. Sis. Ford was the second child of seven children. She joined First Saint James Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until her death.

Sis. Ford united in marriage to the late Bro. Willie Ford on December 29th, 1956....

Mildred Murray

Feb 11, 2024

Mildred Marie Norful Murray was born on July 30, 1939, in Mt. Holly, Arkansas, to Douglas Norful, Sr., and Rowena Thompson Norful. The Lord played a musical tune on Sunday, February 11, 2024, and called our beloved sister home.

Affectionately called Granny-Mama by her grandchildren and those close to them, Mildred was a much sought-after seamstress to El Dorado, Mt. Holly,...

Clois Moody Sr.

Feb 9, 2024

I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Psalms 104:33

Clois Ray Moody Sr. was born January 11, 1954, in Magnolia, AR, to the late Ernest Lee Wyrick and the late Dolly Turner Moody. He was a graduate of EHS Class of 1972. Clois was the eldest of...

Johnny King

Feb 5, 2024

Johnny "Faye" King, 64, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, embarked on her celestial journey on February 5, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to the world on a sunny day, July 18, 1959, in El Dorado, Faye was the heartbeat of her home, infusing life and care into every corner. She was a treasure to her family, a...

Cornelia Brown

Feb 5, 2024

Cornelia Williams Brown was born to the late Jim and Hattie Williams on May 25, 1923, in Shular, Arkansas. She was a member of Bouldware Temple Church for many years.

Cornelia was a caring and kind person and would always be friendly to whomever she met. She was a good cook and offered food whenever you visited her. She showed no...

Kayla Malone

Jan 30, 2024

Kayla Cheyenne Malone was born on June 24, 1995, to Shelia Ann Davis and Bruce Lee Malone in El Dorado, AR. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful member until her health failed. She departed this life on January 30, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little...

Pateria Finley

Jan 30, 2024

Pateria Peterson Finley was born September 17, 1958, the third child to the late J.M. Peterson Sr. and Robbie Lee Davis. She departed this life on January 30, 2024, at Baptist Medical Hospital with her Children by her side.

Through the love and guidance of Hudson and Savannah Murphy. She became better equipped with God's word and could have an intimate...

Pete Ross Jr.

Jan 22, 2024

Pete L. Ross Jr., 72, transitioned to his eternal heavenly home on January 22, 2024. Pete Jr. was the firstborn of Pete and Allene Harris Ross.

As a child, he attended Lee Chapel AME Church in El Dorado, AR; he served as an altar boy with his brother Phillip.

He was a 1969 graduate of Washington High School; he later attended Oil...

Patsy Lovette

Jan 22, 2024

Patsy Ruth Lovette was born September 5, 1938, in Strong, Arkansas, to the late Ben and Corine Ford. Her father and mother, three sisters: Clemintine Ford, Betty Glenn Ford Archie and Earnestine Ford Thomas. Three brothers, Tommie Lee Ford, Joseph Frank Ford, and Nathan Mack, and one grandson, Lonnie Brooks, all preceded her in death.

Patsy grew up In Strong Arkansas....

Essie Phillips

Jan 20, 2024

Sister Essie B. Tubbs Phillips was born on February 7, 1944, to the late Wilbert Tubbs and Annie Bell Tubbs in El Dorado, AR. Essie B. accepted Christ at an early age and joined Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Essie B. was a beloved wife, mom, sister, and grandmother. She attended Parkers Chapel in Mt.Willie, then moved to Mount Holly School. She...

Rev. Ray Johnson

Jan 20, 2024

Ray Milton Johnson Sr. was born on June 14, 1954, to Gussie Mae Dennis and John "Dush" Wayne in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was also known as Roy, Milton, Bigtree, Yellow 1080, and Doc. He attended Bruce Elementary, E.O. Smith Middle School, and Jefferson Davis High School, where he was proud to play varsity football directly against his brother.

Pastor Johnson confessed...

Chester Ford

Jan 18, 2024

Linda Dawkins

Jan 16, 2024

Linda Kay Ford Dawkins, the second daughter of the late John Calvin Ford Sr. and the late Gertherine Youngblood Ford, was born on February 20, 1954.

Linda Kay, known as "Grandma" and "Granny" to her grandchildren, "Momma" to her children, and simply Linda to her siblings, family, and friends, is a native of Urbana, Arkansas. Along with her siblings, during her...

Andrew Curley

Jan 15, 2024

Life is a Journey That Must be Traveled

The writer of Psalm 90:10 reflects on the duration of human life, stating that we typically live for "three score years and ten," or 70 years, and possibly up to 80 if we are in good health. Mr. Andrew Jefferson Curley was blessed to live until the age of 85! He was born...

Patricia Green

Jan 6, 2024

Patricia Ann Green was born in Warren, AR, on September 1, 1947. She was the daughter of David Clinton Green (Lillie Mae) and Ernestine Gill Helms (William). God called her home to eternal rest on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Patricia was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, shopping, fishing,...

Albert Seale

Jan 2, 2024

On September 5, 1954, the Lord blessed Mrs. Peola Reed with a baby boy named Albert Franklin Seale; at an early age, Albert joined the El Bethel Baptist Church.

Albert was preceded in death by his Mother, two brothers, Joe Nathan and Lee Morse Seal, and one sister, Lois Jean Easter.

Albert attended Rosenwald and graduated from Junction City High...

Raymond Springer

Dec 28, 2023

 

We gather to celebrate and remember Raymond Don Springer, who earned his heavenly wings on December 28, 2023. Raymond was born December 21, 1941, in El Dorado, AR, to the union of Donnie and Frances Springer.

Raymond accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Beulah Grove Baptist Church. He received his education in the El Dorado...