Obituaries
Willie Lee Davis Jr.
Feb 26, 2026
Willie Lee Davis, Jr. was born March 15, 1940, in Norphlet, Arkansas, to Willie Lee Davis, Sr. and Mattie Lee Thompson Davis. He was the sixth child of thirteen children. Willie Jr. was called "Junior" by family members and everyone else who knew him.
Willie Jr. grew up in a strict Christian home. He and his entire family attended prayer meeting...
Hughmanders Fogle
Feb 22, 2026
Hughmanders Fogle was born March 15, 1962. He departed this life on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. He was the youngest child born to Raymond and Jimmie Lee Fogle.
He graduated from Fairview High School, Class of 1980, in Camden, Arkansas. He also attended Oil Belt Vo-Tech and obtained a degree in Auto Mechanics.
His work history was...
Ricky Manning
Feb 21, 2026
Ricky Lessell Manning, the first child of Ricky B. Manning and Vivian S. Porchia Manning, was born on May 25, 1990, in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Ricky accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at a very young age while attending Greater Paradise Missionary Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, under the leadership of his grandfather, Dr. E. A. Porchia....
Deacon George Bernard Holly
Feb 14, 2026
George Holly was born on March 17, 1960, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Jerline Griffin Holly and Fonnie Lee Holly Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings: Elsie Ree Coleman, Mary Lou Morgan, Betty Jean Gatson, Jerry Wayne Holly, Gregory Charles Holly, and Larry Griffin.
George was a deeply loved man, cherished by his family and...
James Edward Banks
Feb 9, 2026
James Edward Banks was born on Wednesday, November 18, 1959, to the proud parents, Elmer Wade and Louis Washington, of El Dorado, Arkansas.
James united with Life Impact Ministries in April 2025, where he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He faithfully served in any capacity he could under the leadership of his son, Apostle Jeremy Junior.
James, affectionately...
Betty Stanley-Hardy
Feb 8, 2026
Betty Ruth Stanley-Hardy was born on February 6, 1947, to the union of Smead and Ruth Stanley in El Dorado, Arkansas.
She attended New Hope High School in Mt. Holly, Arkansas, where she graduated in May 1966. At an early age, Betty joined Shady Grove Baptist Church. As an adult, she united with Union Mission Missionary Baptist Church, where she...
Freda Smith
Feb 1, 2026
Freda Mae "Freddiemae" Smith, 76, of Mt. Holly, Arkansas, passed away on February 1, 2026, at her residence, The Springs of El Dorado.
Freda Mae Smith was born on October 6, 1949, in Mt. Holly, Arkansas. She was a graduate of New Hope High School in Mt. Holly, Class of 1967.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Governor...
Mae Ester Foster
Jan 27, 2026
Ms. Mae Ester Foster, age 74, departed this life peacefully at her home on January 27, 2026. She was born on October 29, 1951, in Bernice, Louisiana, to the late Eddie James Foster and Idonia Marie Jones.
After a brief relocation to Portland, Oregon, Mae Ester settled in El Dorado, Arkansas, where she attended Booker T. Washington High School. She was...
Ellen Jackson
Jan 23, 2026
Ellen Lynn Bowman-Jackson was born February 21, 1941, to the proud parents of Mr. Louis Bowman, Sr., and Mrs. Sarah Moore-Bowman of El Dorado, Arkansas. Ellen accepted Christ at an early age and united with Olive Branch Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John Henry (J.H.) Rowe, Sr. She served in various capacities (i.e., usher, choir member, kitchen committee,...
John K Miles Sr
Jan 17, 2026
John K. Miles was born December 1, 1967, to Jearlean and L. K. Miles in El Dorado, Arkansas. He attended and graduated from Junction City High School. John was an excellent football player. He was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church. He worked for Cooper Tire for at least 20 years. He was also a licensed truck driver. John...
DeMarcus Aaron
Jan 16, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of DeMarcus Aaron, who departed this life on January 16, 2026, at the age of 27. Born on February 22, 1998, in El Dorado, Arkansas, DeMarcus was a remarkable individual whose vibrant spirit and warmth touched the lives of all who knew him.
DeMarcus was a proud graduate of El...
Shakira Shaidae McHenry
Jan 14, 2026
Shakira Shidae McHenry was born to the late Sylvester McHenry and Renee McHenry on September 12, 1990.
She attended school in the El Dorado, Union, and Parkers Chapel School Districts. She graduated from Parkers Chapel High School in 2008.
At an early age, she was baptized at Mt. Sinai Freewill Baptist Church under the late Rev. Jewel Primm and later moved her...
Jackie Helms
Jan 13, 2026
Jackie Helms, aged 74 of El Dorado, AR, passed away January 13th, 2026, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. She departed peacefully at Washington Regional Hospice in Fayetteville, AR.
She was born on April 4th, 1951, in Spearsville, LA, to Bonnie and Rowena Echols. Jackie touched the lives of those around her with her strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Despite...
Betty Smith
Jan 8, 2026
Betty Joe Morris Smith was born to the late George Morris and Daisy Gill on a cold day of January 11, 1954.
She was a 1972 graduate of Strong High School, where she formed lifelong friendships. She began working at Cooper Tire following graduation and remained there until her retirement in 2005.
She met, dated, and married the love of her life,...
Roy Davis
Jan 5, 2026
Roy Milton Davis, 71, was born October 9, 1954, in Warren, Arkansas, to the late George and Cora Thomas Davis.
He married his beloved Sophia Clay in June 2020
Roy dedicated his life to Christ by joining Douglas Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in June 2021.
He was a dedicated and committed employee at Walmart in El Dorado, Arkansas, for fifteen...
Dewrie Buggs Sr.
Jan 5, 2026
With love and gratitude for a life well lived, Dewrie Ray Buggs Sr., a devoted son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, spouse, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 73 on January 5, 2026, surrounded by the children he so deeply loved. Ray was born on June 19, 1952, in Randolph, LA, to the proud parents Dewrie Buggs and...
Richard Snowden
Jan 1, 2026
Richard Lee Snowden entered this world on August 15, 1957, in El Dorado, Arkansas, as the beloved son of Rev. James McGraw and Ruth L. Snowden.
At a young age, Richard dedicated his life to Christ and joined the St. John MB Church family.
He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1975 and devoted more than two decades of service to...
Sherrilyn Pierce
Dec 29, 2025
Sherrilynn Pierce was born on April 16, 1961, in Smackover, Arkansas, to the late Ophelia and Edward Pierce Sr. She was a woman of quiet strength, deep love, and a gentle spirit whose presence brought comfort to those around her.
Throughout her life, Sherrilynn was known for her resilience, compassion, and devotion to family. She had a caring heart and a...
Wallace Wainright Jr.
Dec 24, 2025
On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, we said goodbye to a beloved father, brother, and entrepreneur, Wallace Wainright Jr. He was a man who navigated life with a unique blend of creativity and logic, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and integrity.
Wallace was born on October 15, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Wallace Sr. and Clasteen...
John Edwards Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Remembering John Edwards Jr.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;...
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