Obituaries

Evelyn Dansby

Evelyn Dansby

Dec 23, 2023

Sister Evelyn Faye Dansby was born the third child of Ray Dansby Sr. and Marie Dansby.

She was born October 1, 1955, in Bernice, Louisiana, and departed her earthly life on December 23, 2023, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital in Eldorado, Arkansas.

As a child, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ at Mount Union Baptist Church, Junction City, Arkansas....

Adell Miller

Adell Miller

Dec 22, 2023

Adell Miller, born on March 17, 1939, to the late John D. and Mary Lou Miller, was a devoted member of Springhill Baptist Church and served as a deacon until his health declined. Adell married Shirley Williams in July 1953 and remained married for 50 years. To the union of Adell and Shirley, they were blessed with three children: Michael,...

Shontrece Brock

Shontrece Brock

Dec 21, 2023

Sis. Shontrece Jena Brock was born to James and Betty Brock on October 25, 1984.

She departed this life on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Chi St. Vincent North in Sherwood, AR.

Shontrece was an honor graduate of Junction City High School in 2003, where she played basketball and softball and was on the track team and the flag line....

Iteria Dixon

Iteria Dixon

Dec 21, 2023

In his infinite wisdom, God was gracious to reveal to us His mind, His will, and His nature! God could have left us with no understanding of His way. He deemed it necessary to call from our midst our beloved Iteria Shelton Dixon. As humble as we know how we praise God for His Grace and Mercy as we reflect...

Jacqua “Mickey” Williams

Jacqua “Mickey” Williams

Dec 19, 2023

On December 19, 2023, God plucked another flower for his beautiful bouquet. Jacqua Michon Williams was born to Scott Williams Sr. and Hattie Mae Green Williams Bullock on February 23, 1972, in El Dorado, Arkansas, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. She joined St John Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, where she served as an usher and...

Henry Lee

Henry Lee

Dec 15, 2023

Henry Lawrence Lee of Smackover, Arkansas, passed away in his home on December 15, 2023.

On May 14, 1950, Henry was born to Will Buck Lee and Cassie Modica Lee. He attended Smackover Trade School. At a young age, he entered the workforce and held positions at Goodwin Tire Mill, Richard Wholesale, and West Tree Service, and eventually became self-employed...

Patsy Rhodes

Patsy Rhodes

Dec 14, 2023

Patsy Ruth Meeks Rhodes, "PR," daughter of the late Arthur Meeks and Eunice Henry Richmond, was born in Lillie, LA, on May 17, 1944. She departed this life on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR.In 1963, Patsy Meeks Rhodes married Oliver Rhodes Jr., and they were married for  46 years.Patsy was employed by...

John Mitchell

John Mitchell

Dec 11, 2023

John P. Mitchell passed away on Dec. 11, 2023, in Eldorado, Arkansas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Beatrice Walker Mitchell and Robert E. Mitchell. After the passing of his mother, he and his brother(Robert E. Mitchell) went to live in Mount Holly, Arkansas, with their Aunt Robbie and Uncle Joe Thomas. John Mitchell was commissioned as...

Dedrick Briggs

Dedrick Briggs

Nov 26, 2023

 

Dedrick "Wayne" Briggs was born on March 22, 1967, at South Ruislip Airforce Base in England, United Kingdom, to Arthur Ray and Shirl L. Briggs.  Wayne, surrounded by love, passed away on November 26th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Kenneth Ray Trotter and Arvetine Briggs-Curley.

 

Wayne was raised in Gosnell, AR, where...

Gregory Carter

Gregory Carter

Nov 8, 2023

Gregory Mark Carter Sr. was born on July 9, 1960, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Vennie J. Carter and Linda Carter. His family moved to Magnolia, Arkansas, during his early years, where he attended school and graduated from Magnolia Senior High School in 1979.

Gregory accepted the Lord and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church in 2020, right in the...

James Bullock

James Bullock

Nov 4, 2023

James Reginald Bullock, Affectionately known as "1 can," was born in Summerfield, LA, to the late O'Dell and Lola Bullock on August 7, 1942. He was one of seven children born into this union.

Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, Melvin, Melton, and Ronald, and his niece, who was raised like a sister, Marianetia Bullock-Jones.

Reginald accepted...

Edward Phillips

Edward Phillips

Nov 2, 2023

Edward Earl Phillips was joyfully known by his family as "Baby" and "Pee-Wee" by his friends. "Baby" was supposed to be the last child born of Pearl and David Phillips on February 3rd, 1955, in El Dorado, Arkansas, but God had other plans.... Three more children were born after [ Gracie, Barbara, and Maurice]. "Baby /Pee-Wee" departed his earthly vessel...

Juanita Brown

Juanita Brown

Oct 25, 2023

On January 6, 1941, God blessed us with Juanita Brown of El Dorado, AR to the late Johnnie & Corine Adams.

As a believer of in the word of GOD, Juanita became a member of First Baptist Church and matriculated to Greater Paradise Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. E.A Porchia.

Because she loved her community so...

Susie Pierce-Cutter

Susie Pierce-Cutter

Oct 22, 2023

Susie A. Pierce-Cutter was born in Smackover, AR., on January 10, 1949, to Ophelia and Edward Pierce Sr. She transitioned from this life on October 22, 2023, at WellStar Hospital in Douglasville, GA. Susie was a certified nurses assistant for Smackover Nursing Home and Oak Ridge Nursing Home for many years.

Susie united into Holy Matrimony to Wallace James Cutter...

Flossie McPhearson

Flossie McPhearson

Oct 21, 2023

Flossie McPhearson was born November 18, 1934, in Junction City, Arkansas, to Prentis and Rietha Johnson, and she was 1 of 7 children.

At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and joined the Sweet Home Baptist Church in Smackover, Arkansas. Flossie attended the Smackover Training School. She relocated to San Jose, California, to be closer...

Larry Donnell Clark

Larry Donnell Clark

Oct 19, 2023

Larry Donnell Clark was born June 10, 1957, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to J.B. Clark and Pearlean Coleman. Larry Clark attended El Dorado Public School and was a hard worker. At an early age, he accepted the Lord as his savior. Larry spoke about Christ often despite his struggles in life. He loved the Lord and would always thank him...

Norvell Ford- Lewis

Norvell Ford- Lewis

Oct 17, 2023

A Time to be Born: Winter was the season: On December 21, 1936, Norvell Ford Lewis was born to Robert Ford and Shirley Evan Goodwin.

A Time to Change: She united with Saint Mark Baptist Church early in life.

A Time to work: She attended school in El Dorado and worked several housekeeping jobs in Camden, Arkansas, after which time...

Willis Grayes

Willis Grayes

Oct 12, 2023

Bro. Willis Grayes was born in Huttig, Arkansas, to the late John T. Grayes and Lucy Atkins Grayes-James on June 20, 1946. He was one of ten children born to this union.

Willis graduated from Gardner High School in Strong, Arkansas, in May 1966. After graduation, he worked for Georgia Pacific in Crossett, Arkansas, for a short period of time...

Linda Brown

Linda Brown

Oct 9, 2023

Linda Denise Jones Brown was born April 9, 1960, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Joe C. and Ruth V. Loudd Jones. She passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.

At an early age, Linda joined Evergreen Baptist Church. Linda completed her high school education at El Dorado High School. After high school, she studied General Business at South Arkansas Community...

Carolyn Brice

Carolyn Brice

Oct 9, 2023

 

Carolyn Annette Henry Brice departed this life Monday, October 9, 2023, in her home surrounded by the love and energy of her Lord and Savior and her caring and devoted friends and family near and far. She was the youngest of three children born to Zola Warren Henry on February 19, 1962, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was predeceased...

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