Obituaries

Shawn Samuels

Shawn Samuels

Oct 7, 2023

Shawn Derail Samuels was born on August 29, 1990, to Ray Charles Samuels and the late Linda (Miller) Samuels. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, God's heavenly Angels came and picked another one of his beautiful flowers.

He was born in San Diego, CA, and moved to El Dorado, AR August 2023; he resided in Dallas, TX, with his wife and...

Cleothis Jamerson Jr.

Cleothis Jamerson Jr.

Oct 6, 2023

On September 20, 1965, Cleothis Jamerson Jr. was born to EvaNell Buggs and Cleotha Jamerson.

Cleo joined First St. James at a young age, where he was taught about the love of God and family values. In his adult years, Cleo united with Evergreen Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Eddie Yarbrough. He was ordained deacon, usher,...

Myrtis Kirk

Myrtis Kirk

Oct 4, 2023

Myrtis (Battle) Kirk affectionately known by her children, family, and friends as Mama Myrt was born July 4, 1937, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Clifford Battle and Ossie Autry. Myrtis departed her earthly home on October 4, 2023.

Myrtis accepted the Lord as her personal savior at an early age when she united First Baptist Church-Cordell of El...

Clarieth Lumsey

Clarieth Lumsey

Sep 28, 2023

Clarieth White Lumsey was born August 21, 1936, the sixth child to the union of Ed Daniels and Lucy Ward Daniels. She married Gilly Lumsey, and one child was born to this union, Larry Donell Lumsey.

Clarieth worked many jobs; she worked in private home care and nursing homes and later retired from Warner Brown Hospital.Clarieth was preceded in death...

Christine Allen

Christine Allen

Sep 26, 2023

The life of Christine Virginia Allen began on November 13, 1932, in Smackover, Arkansas, with her birth to the late Charley and Octie Tatum Goodwin. She was the oldest of four children. Her three siblings, Charlie Austin Goodwin, Hamp Smead Goodwin, and Hoover (Ham) Goodwin, preceded her in death. Christine accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life and...

Shirley Tatum

Shirley Tatum

Sep 20, 2023

Shirley Lolita Tatum, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, transitioned to her heavenly home on September 20, 2023. She was born on March 1, 1955, to the late Robert and Bonnie Jean Bartnett in Laurel, Mississippi. She graduated in 1973 from Yates High School in Houston, TX. After graduation, she moved to El Dorado, AR, where she was blessed to...

Jerry Cowser

Jerry Cowser

Sep 18, 2023

Jerry "Jake " Wayne Cowser was born on February 4, 1956, to the late Thelma Davis- Harris and the late T. Cowser in the Three Creeks community. He was called home from this life on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Chi St. Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. He became a member of Union Arc Baptist Church and served his years...

Sheila Anderson

Sheila Anderson

Sep 16, 2023

Shelia Anderson, 59, was born on February 27, 1964, to Beatrice Johnson and Tom Anderson in El Dorado, AR. She was employed as a cook in her earlier years. Shelia departed this world on Saturday, September 16, 2023, after a lengthy illness surrounded by her daughter.

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

Mary McMurrian

Mary McMurrian

Sep 16, 2023

On September 16, 2023, the sunset and the hourglass, with its sands of time, passed, and so went the life of our dearly beloved Mary Ann McMurrian. She accepted Christ at an early age while attending Pleasant Grove and later started attending Mt. Zion #2 Baptist church.

Mary was born in Union County, Arkansas, on June 27, 1943, to the...

Jimmie Barnes

Jimmie Barnes

Sep 15, 2023

Jimmie Ann Barnes, age 76, was born July 7, 1947, to the late Lewis Washington and Bessie Marie Norman in Urbana, Arkansas.

Jimmie Ann departed her earthly life on September 15, 2023; she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age while attending Mt. Zion #2 Baptist Church in Urbana, Arkansas. She later joined membership with...

Dr. Greta Lynn Hildreth-White-Frazier

Dr. Greta Lynn Hildreth-White-Frazier

Sep 6, 2023

Greta Lynn Hildreth White Frazier, also known as "Polly," was born to the late Cora Lee Robinson-Hildreth and Rev. Curtis Hildreth Sr. She was born December 10, 1964, in Smackover, Arkansas. She persevered through many battles throughout her life and endured to the end at the age of 58. She will continue to live on in spirit and through the...

Thomas "Chuck D" Givings

Thomas "Chuck D" Givings

Sep 3, 2023

Thomas Lorenzo Givings, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and dedicated truck driver, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, leaving a legacy of love, determination, and unwavering commitment. He was born on December 9, 1970, and was 52 years old at the time of his passing. Born and raised in El Dorado, AR, Thomas was the son of Gloria...

Carolyn Meadors

Carolyn Meadors

Sep 1, 2023

Carolyn Evans Meadors, age 57, was born December 18, 1965, to the late Forton Evans and Mary Ann Washington-McMurrian in Strong, Arkansas.

Carolyn departed her earthly life on September 1, 2023. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age while attending Pleasant Grove Church of God in Strong, Arkansas. Carolyn later started attending Mt. Zion...

Roy "Sonny" Anderson

Roy "Sonny" Anderson

Sep 1, 2023

Roy V Anderson was born September 24, 1939, to Fred and Verdie Mae Booker Anderson. 

He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. 

Roy was united in marriage to Raye Stanley Anderson on November 15, 1959. To this union, two daughters were born. 

He retired from Conagra after 34 years of employment. 

Roy loved to fish and was great...

Cynthia Williams

Cynthia Williams

Aug 24, 2023

Cynthia Williams was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She departed this world on August 24, 2023.  Cynthia was born to Jamie & Velma Clemons Shutes on March 14, 1965. She attended Sunlight C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Supt. L. C. Cook, Supt. Charles Booker, Pastor Herbert Ridgell, and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an...

Catherine Boston

Catherine Boston

Aug 21, 2023

Catherine Boston, returned to our Heavenly Father on Monday morning, August 21, 2023, at the age of 76.

Catherine was born to William and Mary McGhee Boston in Crossett, Arkansas, on Thursday, October 3, 1946, the baby of 9 children. 

At an early age, she joined and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Crossett, Arkansas. She later became a...

Rev. Tony Ford

Rev. Tony Ford

Aug 21, 2023

 

Rev. Tony Ford was the fifth child of seven children born to Gladys Marie Brice Ford and the late Willie Ford, Sr.

 He received his calling under the late Rev. Talmage Dunwood. He continued the leadership under Pastor Roy Aaron, Jr., the late Bishop George Calloway, Pastor Felton Burgie, and the Pastor Corey Wade of Jerusalem Quinn Baptist Church.

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Frances Roberson

Frances Roberson

Aug 18, 2023

Frances E. Roberson, the fifth child of Herman and Mattie Lee Roberson, was born on July 15, 1944, in El Dorado, Arkansas. 

Frances was a member of Greater Paradise Missionary Baptist under the leadership of Dr. E.A. Porchia, Sr. until he retired. She later became a devoted member of St. James Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop George Calloway...

Angelina "Twin" Walter

Angelina "Twin" Walter

Aug 16, 2023

Angelina “Twin” Collins Walters was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on August 16, 2023, at the age of 50.

Angelina was born to the late Herman Lee Green and Thelma Marie Pickett Collins on June 13, 1973, in Warren, Arkansas, and accepted Christ as her Heavenly Father at a young age. She was a...

Arma Arrington

Arma Arrington

Aug 15, 2023

Our beloved Arma Ruth Arrington departed her earthly home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the South Arkansas Regional Hospital. 

From labor to reward, she labored here for 84 glorious years until the Lord gently took her hand and welcomed her into her new Heavenly home.  

Arma was born in Grambling, Louisiana, to the late DeWitt and Eliza Arrington...

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