Obituaries

Frankie Barnes

Frankie Barnes

May 13, 2024

Frankie Lee entered this world on April 4, 1937, born to Frank Barnes and Jessie Inez Byas in El Dorado, AR. Growing up in a large family, he quickly learned the importance of unity and loyalty.

Early in life, Frankie Lee found support in his faith and embraced the teachings of Christ. Throughout his life, he held fast to the values...

Dorothy “Pitt” Shelton

Dorothy “Pitt” Shelton

May 8, 2024

On November 28th, 1955, God blessed Roosevelt Pittman and Ethel Lee Baker with a baby girl whom they named Dorothy JoAnn Pittman.

Dorothy, a woman of vibrant spirit and casual banter, igniting the room like a firecracker. She had a talent for conveying her emotions through language. With a heart of gold, she extended her hand to all in need.

A faithful...

Linda Neal

Linda Neal

May 3, 2024

 Linda Neal, born on April 28, 1949, in Huttig, Arkansas, to the late Jacob Davis and Rushie Woodfolk, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2024.

 She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 24 years, Robert D. Neal, and her son, Kenneth "Ken" Davis; her sisters, Frances Shutes, Betty Delois Brown, and Joann Williams; and her brother, Eddie...

Frederick "Fred" Cheatham

Frederick "Fred" Cheatham

May 3, 2024

Frederick Cheatham was born on November, 7, 1964 to the late Emory Cheatham Sr. and Robertine Cheatham. He transitioned this Life on May 3, 2024.

He was full of life and enjoyed working on cars and trucks in his neighborhood. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1984.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Emory Cheatham Sr., Paternal grandparents,...

Joshua Brock

Joshua Brock

Apr 28, 2024

Joshua Jaivyn Brock was born September 15, 1995, to Kendra D. Ganter Brock and Donald R. Brock. He was the first of three boys and the oldest of four siblings. He fell asleep in death on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home in El Dorado, AR.

Joshua entered the world full of energy and curiosity. His smile was infectious, and...

Carolyn Yarbrough

Carolyn Yarbrough

Apr 27, 2024

Pastor Carolyn Faye (Brown) Yarbrough was born December 28, 1950, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Curry Brown and Dorothy Lee Goodlow. She attended Washington High School in El Dorado, Arkansas, and received a Business degree from South Arkansas College.

Pastor Carolyn married Eddie in 1986. After retiring from Murphy Oil Corporation, Pastor and Bishop Eddie later opened Lasting Impressions Florist. For...

Larry Miller

Larry Miller

Apr 26, 2024

Larry "Bull" Kent Miller left home at an early age and joined the military. He then moved to Dallas, TX. He was a very fun person to be around. Everyone loved him. He enjoyed visiting family and friends. He loved talking on the phone, and we all know he had a heart of gold. He was a hardworking man, and...

Arcie Gentle

Arcie Gentle

Apr 16, 2024

Mother Arcie Norman Mason Gentle was gifted to this earth on May 15, 1927, in Urbana, Arkansas, to the late Henry & Lula Norman. She was the rock of her community and the matriarch of her family. She was a fervent prayer warrior. She expressed love, gentleness, and kindness each day of her life. 

She is one of twelve children, and...

Robert "Roddy" Ceasar

Robert "Roddy" Ceasar

Apr 11, 2024

Robert "Roddy" Earl Ceaser was born February 4, 1948, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Henry Sr. and Hazel Ceaser. He accepted Christ early in his life.

Roddy worked at many jobs throughout his life, including El Dorado Car Wash, Great Lakes, Phillips Construction, and Lion Oil, where he retired.

Roddy, a man who loved his community, enjoyed fishing every weekend and watching...

Tony McDuffie

Tony McDuffie

Apr 1, 2024

Tony Gerone McDuffie was born on May 16, 1961, in El Dorado, AR, to Waddie Johnson and the late Orene Sherman. He departed this life at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, on April 1, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his loving mother, Orene Sherman, and one brother, Joe Frazier.

He graduated from El Dorado High School...

Joe Richmond

Joe Richmond

Apr 1, 2024

Joe "Bull" Richmond was born on August 29, 1936, to the late Jack and Willie Mae Richmond. Joe graduated from Rosenwald High School in Junction City, AR. He was at Whelan Pipe Line and Georgia-Pacific Inc. when he was able to work.

Joe united in Holy Matrimony to Seebetha Ford.

Joe is preceded in death by two sisters, Jerelean Richmond Brown and...

Willis Jones

Willis Jones

Mar 25, 2024

Willis Jones was born on January 27, 1965, to Willie Tine White-Jones, Allen Jones, and A.C. Lee.

Willis accepted Christ at an early age. As a child, he joined Olive Branch Baptist Church. He was recently baptized and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church.

Willis was a caregiver, and he didn't mind lending a helping hand to anyone he crossed paths with....

Ray Charles Thompson

Ray Charles Thompson

Mar 16, 2024

Ray Charles Thompson was born on July 29th, 1955, to Osie B. Furlough Williams and Ellis Thompson in Strong, Arkansas. He made his heavenly debut on March 16th, 2024.

Ray accepted Christ at an early age and attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Strong, AR. He later transferred his membership to Holy ghost Love Headquarters in Smackover under the direction...

Donald Brock

Donald Brock

Mar 14, 2024

Donald Ray Brock was born to Joyce Marie and the late William Lee Brock on October 19, 1974, in New Orleans, LA, where he spent much of his childhood. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, he reunited with his loved ones who had transitioned before him on the other side. Surely, he was welcomed by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents,...

Lena King

Lena King

Mar 13, 2024

On November 11, 1957, Robert & Lula McCray Bell welcomed the sweetest vessel imaginable. Lena was the 9th of 13 children. At an early age, she received Christ at the Sweet Union Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA.,

Love is a beautiful thing to have, and on September 9, 1976, she united in Holy Matrimony with the Rev. Daniel R. King. Two...

Willie “Pookie” Levingston

Willie “Pookie” Levingston

Mar 13, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother Willie Levingston, a . Born on December 21, 1960, in El Dorado, AR, Willie was the eldest child of Willie Levingston and Bertha Dunn-Wiley. He peacefully departed from this world on March 13, 2024, in El Dorado, AR.

Willie was a devoted member of the El Dorado Boys and Girls Club, where he spent many...

Mose White Jr.

Mose White Jr.

Mar 7, 2024

Mose was born on September 8, 1941, to the parents Lillie & Mose White Sr. He was the 5th child born out of 6 children. He graduated High School at Washington in 1962. Upon graduating from school, he attended Barber College and was the proud owner of "Magic Mirror Barber Shop" for 61 years. Mose is not only a barber...

Aretha Lewis Watson

Aretha Lewis Watson

Mar 4, 2024

Aretha Lewis Watson was born to Dorothy Mae Thompson and Leodis Harris in Bernice, Louisiana, on August 29, 1961. She transitioned to her heavenly home on March 4, 2024, at The Springs of El Dorado.

She was greeted in heaven by her parents, her sons Fredrick Lee Jr. and Kedrick Nelson, her sister Sondra Gail Nelson, and LaRhonda Glosson McElroy.

She leaves...

Jocelyn Burgie

Jocelyn Burgie

Feb 28, 2024

Jocelyn Burgie, 44, of Eldorado, Arkansas, embarked on her celestial journey on February 28, 2024. She was born to Linda and Emmett Burgie in El Dorado on July 21, 1979. Since then, she has been on her spiritual journey to accept the Lord as her savior at a young age at Douglas Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. After devoting her life...

Corine Malone

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....

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