Obituaries
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...
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...
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;...
Sandra Bowie-Hall
Dec 20, 2025
Sister Sandra Faye Hall was born July 5th, 1954, to Albert Bowie and Beverly Jackson, in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Sandra accepted Christ at an early age. She became a member of First Baptist Church in Cordell and later joined Freewill Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and remained a member until her death.
Sandra was a member of the class...
Helen Daniel
Dec 15, 2025
Helen Marie Daniel was born to the late Roosevelt Green, Sr., and Elnora Chatman Green on January 9, 1936, in Claiborne Parish, Homer, LA.
On January 6, 1951, Helen was united in holy matrimony to Louis T. Daniel. To this union, eight children were born.
She professed her belief in Jesus Christ at an early age and became a member of Starlight...
Caroline Stanley
Dec 15, 2025
Caroline was born May 25, 1955, to the parents of Smead Stanley and Ruth Anderson-Stanley. Caroline accepted God into her life at an early age at Shady Grove Baptist Church. She graduated from Parkers Chapel High School in 1972.
Later in her adult life, she moved to Little Rock and became a member of the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. She...
Glen Ford
Dec 9, 2025
Mr. Glen Ford was born to Mr. Morris & Mrs. Maxine Ford on January 11, 1955. Glen was the second-oldest son of 11 children born to his parents' union. Glen attended Washington High School and Eldorado High School in Eldorado, Arkansas. He was sent to Portland, Oregon, by his parents to stay with an aunt, along with his brother Bobby...
Jesse "Jack" Ford
Dec 9, 2025
Jesse "Jack" Ford, affectionately known as "Gravy Train," was born on May 20, 1939, to the late Jimmie Lee and Allie Mae Ford in Strong, Arkansas. As Jack grew into a young man, he met and married a lovely lady named Bessie Cleo Crew Ford. From this union, six children were born: Donnie Ford, Shirley Ford, Percy Ford, Charles Ford,...
Jeffrey Gulley
Dec 6, 2025
It is with both sadness and a heart full of cherished memories that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Lamons Gulley, who entered eternal rest on December 6, 2025, at the age of 46. Born on October 13, 1979, to Pamela Young-Gulley and Robert "Tang" Gulley, Jeffrey was affectionately known to family and childhood friends as "Big J".From an early...
Fred Davis Sr.
Nov 27, 2025
Today, we honor the life of a man whose heart was as open as his door. He was the type of person who gave without hesitation, whether you needed a few dollars to get by or a place to rest your head when life felt too heavy. His generosity wasn't loud or boastful; it was steady, quiet, and real. He...
Berry Malone
Nov 27, 2025
Berry Thomas Malone was born on March 6, 1954, in Wesson, Arkansas, to the late Corine (Davis) Malone and Thomas "T.J." Malone. Berry was one of four siblings and grew up between Wesson and El Dorado, places that shaped his joyful spirit and deep love for family. He was a proud member of Beulah Grove Baptist Church in Wesson, Arkansas.
Berry...
Dr. Nile Smith Jr.
Nov 22, 2025
Dr. Nile E. Smith, Jr., age 81, of Texarkana, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life and entered eternal rest surrounded by love. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, he grew into a man of profound purpose, unwavering faith, and extraordinary accomplishment.Raised with strong values and a deep commitment to service, he dedicated much of his life to serving his country and his...
Alicia Sturges
Nov 20, 2025
Alicia Maria Sturges was born on October 1, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Ruth E. Williams and the late Robert S. Milner. She departed this life at South Arkansas Regional Medical Center in El Dorado, AR, on November 20, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruth E. Williams; her father, Robert S. Milner; and her nephew,...
Rosie Kilgore
Nov 19, 2025
Rosie Mae Holmes Kilgore, Sunrise April 18, 1946, Sunset November 19, 2025. Rosie Mae Holmes Kilgore was born April 18, 1946, to the late AJ Holmes and Mannie Mae Manning Holmes. She was married to her soulmate, Isaiah Kilgore Jr.
Six children were born into the union. She was a long-time, faithful, and dedicated member of Morning Star Baptist Church #2....
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