Obituaries

Brittany Maywether

Brittany Maywether

Apr 20, 2025

Brittany Maywether, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, at the age of 40, with her devoted husband by her side.

She was born on May 15, 1984, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Jearldine Harris and David Welch.

She graduated from El Dorado High School and continued her education at South Arkansas Community College, where she earned...

Cynthia Loyd

Cynthia Loyd

Apr 18, 2025

Cynthia Loyd was born on August 27, 1970, to the late Lonnie and Margie Hughes. Love is a beautiful thing to have. On July 8, 2020, she united in Holy Matrimony with the love of her life Rev. Nathan Loyd. Cynthia united with Batts Chapel Baptist Church-a dedicated member and servant who loved God. First Lady Loyd was a faithful...

Carlton Modica

Carlton Modica

Apr 17, 2025

Carlton Ray Modica was born September 18, 1954, in El Dorado, Arkansas the son of Willie A. Modica and Mae Odis Montgomery Modica. Carlton accepted Christ as his personal lord and savior at a young age at Morning Star Baptist Church. He was active in the choir and usher board. Inheriting the gift of singing from his father, he would...

Ajor White Jr.

Ajor White Jr.

Apr 5, 2025

Ajor "A.J." White, Jr. was born on September 25, 1977 to Ajor White, Sr. and Elaine Wilson. He departed this life on April 5, 2025, at the age of 47. He was a 1996 graduate of West Side Christian School. He was employed as a Service Manager at Car-Mart and a Scaffold's Builder at Lion Oil. He was married to...

Kanetria Henry

Kanetria Henry

Apr 4, 2025

Kanetria Comonique Gatson was born on November 25, 1979, in Farmerville, LA, to Phyllis Gail Gatson. She departed this life on April 4, 2025, at Baptist Health in North Little Rock, AR.

"NeeNee," as she was affectionately called by all who loved her, was a kind, loving, caring, and compassionate individual. She always looked out for everyone and made sure that...

Samuel King

Samuel King

Apr 1, 2025

Samuel (Sammie) King Sr., a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Hero, Protector and Provider. He was the first son of the Late Malcom & Margaret King and was born on April 24, 1941, in Lawson, Arkansas. Sammie departed Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at his daughter's home in El Dorado, AR.

Sammie was a God-fearing man...

William Jones

William Jones

Mar 24, 2025

William Lee Jones, more fondly known as "Uncle Bill," was born March 18, 1966, in Mt. Holly, AR, to the late Lee Jones and Celestine Stephens Jones.

At the age of seven, William joined and was baptized at Sweet Canaan Baptist Church in Smackover, AR by Rev. Cleo Gatson. Throughout his teenage years, he was able to display his athletic ability,...

Marcus "Bossman" Cole  Sr.

Marcus "Bossman" Cole Sr.

Mar 15, 2025

Marcus Adam Cole, Sr, affectionately known as "Jamaica" and "Bossman," passed away, leaving behind a legacy of generosity and kindness. Born on May 1, 1975, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Mary Helen William and Walter Cole, Marcus touched the lives of many with his warm heart and selfless spirit.

Marcus Adam Cole, Sr departed his life on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Marcus...

Dexter Jackson

Dexter Jackson

Mar 11, 2025

Though today is filled with sorrow, may the cherished memories bring comfort for tomorrow.

His Life & Legacy

Brother Dexter Jackson Sr. was born on November 1, 1961, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Mary Lee Jackson. On June 23, 2000, he married his best friend, his love, his rock, and his soulmate, Lequita Evans. From that moment on, they were inseparable.

Dexter was...

Rose Armstrong

Rose Armstrong

Mar 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rose Mary Armstrong, the beloved matriarch of our family. Rose Mary was born on May 15, 1945, in Eldorado, Arkansas, to the late Major Bluford Jr. and Oicelean Bowman Bluford.

Rose accepted Christ at an early age. She, along with her younger sisters and Betty Gilmore, formed a gospel singing...

Lula Clemons

Lula Clemons

Mar 9, 2025

Lula Mae Clemons was born to the late Clemmie Lee Williams Aaron (Matthew Aaron) and Preacher Cole on August 23rd, 1935. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, March 9th, 2025.

She was a loving, devoted, and faithful mother. She served as the oldest church mother at Faith in the Word Christian Center until her health declined. She retired from ConAgra...

LaDoris Payne

LaDoris Payne

Mar 7, 2025

Sister LaDoris M. Payne was born to the Late Harris and Ceola Payne Sr. On September 21,1950 in Hutttig, AR. She attended Huttig Elementary and Strong High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Ceola Payne, Sr.; her sisters, Creola Payne, Dottie Benton, Leatrice Clayton, Lille Govan, and Ida Craig; and one brother, Isadore Payne.

LaDoris accepted Christ...

Earl McDuffie

Earl McDuffie

Mar 2, 2025

Earl "Ahart" McDuffie was born on October 29, 1971, to the late Jaculine Ahart-Anderson and Earl McDuffie, Sr., in Chicago, Illinois. On March 2, 2025, Earl transitioned to his heavenly home.

Earl loved to cook, sing, fish, bowl, and spend time with family and friends. He truly lived his life to the fullest, always greeting people with a smile, a dance,...

Trudie Robison

Trudie Robison

Feb 28, 2025

Trudie Mae Harrison-Robinson was born on June 11, 1924, in Oakland, Louisiana to the late Fonnie Harrison and Etta Lee Dawkins-Harrison. She was the fourth of fourteen children.

She accepted Christ at a very early age, uniting with Springhill Baptist Church in Oakland, Louisiana.

On May 31, 1947, Trudie united in holy matrimony to James Robinson. To this union, they were blessed...

Larryl Gatewood

Larryl Gatewood

Feb 28, 2025

Larryl Glenn Gatewood was born on June 25, 1977, to the late Larry Gatewood and the late Erma Whitfield in Little Rock, Arkansas. Larryl transitioned at his residence on February 28, 2025, where he was surrounded by his children and loved ones!

Throughout his adolescence, he attended church at Sunlight C.O.G.I.C., where he became a member and accepted Christ at an...

Billy Johnson

Billy Johnson

Feb 26, 2025

Billy Ray Johnson was born on January 9, 1953, to Jessie Mae Davis Dismuke and Ezra Johnson in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was affectionately known as "Bill", "Dad" and "Pawpaw" to his family and friends. He was the eighth child of nine children. At an early age he joined and attended Fairview Church of God in Christ with his family.

Bill...

A'Landrius Singleton

A'Landrius Singleton

Feb 25, 2025

A'Landrius Marquis Singleton, 46, passed away on February 25, 2025, at his residence in Stone Mountain, GA.

A'Landrius M. Singleton was born on May 25, 1978 in Farmerville, LA, to Curlee Andrews I and Doris Andrews.

A'Landrius graduated from El Dorado High School in 1997 and attended the University of Pine Bluff in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, for 2 years. He started his...

Mirdie Benton

Mirdie Benton

Feb 25, 2025

Mirdie Lee Benton entered this world on July 28, 1935, in Strong, Arkansas to Joe and Myrtle Loggins. She was the oldest of ten children. Mirdie lived a life of service as she spent a great deal of her life helping to raise her younger brothers and sisters as well as caring for her ailing mother, sister, and husband...

Vera Frazier

Vera Frazier

Feb 25, 2025

Vera Monet Brown Frazier, the beloved and devoted daughter of Lillie Mae Harper Brown, and O.L. Brown was born March 20, 1968, in El Dorado, AR.

Her mother and father who by example, taught Christian values and integrity. At a young age she united with Little Bethel Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR, under the leadership of Rev Leon Miller Jr....

James Harris

James Harris

Feb 23, 2025

James Harris was born on October 5, 1962, in El Dorado, AR. He was the son of Hester Ray Harris Sr. and Bertha Lee Manning.

He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1982. After high school, he laid concrete and worked on cars until he became employed by Georgia Pacific, where he worked as a machine operator for over...