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Ida McDuffie
Aug 5, 2022
Ida Mae Gray was born on February 13, 1946, to the union of L.B. "Buster" Gray and Minnie Ree Jones-Gray in Sacramento, California. She departed on Friday, August 5, 2022.
She graduated from Booker T. Washington High in El Dorado, AR. She was a nurse for over 30 years in California and Minnesota until retiring in El Dorado in 2005.
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De'Ron Walker
Aug 4, 2022
De Ron V. Walker, 37, was born to Rodney Walker and Laura Jones on May 11, 1985, in Monroe, Louisiana. He attended Spearsville Elementary School in Louisiana. He later attended School in the El Dorado Arkansas Public School District.
De Ron enjoyed rapping, telling jokes, and making his family and friends laugh. He was especially fond of swiping his second...
Robert Lee Johnson Jr.
Aug 4, 2022
Robert Lee Johnson, fondly known as "Jimmy Jr" by family and friends, was born on May 12, 1958, to Annie Mae Johnson and Robert Johnson. He was a longtime employee of Joes Tire.
He is preceded in death by eight siblings Audrey Tomson, Lonnie Richmond, Myrtle Reynolds, Leedell Johnson, Birdie Mae Johnson, Elroy Johnson, Annie Lee Johnson, and John Charles...
Milton Kimble
Jul 27, 2022
Brother Milton "Coach" Kimble was born March 23, 1955, in Little Rock, AR, to Bernice Kimble and Stepfather Freddie LC Ellis. He departed this life on July 27, 2022, at Baptist Medical in Little Rock, AR. He was united with Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
He was a well-known football coach first and then Juvenile Probation Officer. He was loved and...
Theodore Russell
Jul 23, 2022
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith II Timothy 4:7
Brother Theodore P. Russell of El Dorado was born December 7, 1964, to Sherry A. Russell and William Lenore.
He departed this life on Saturday, July 23, at 2:15 am at Life Touch Hospice. Brother Theodore was a member of Zion...
James Parks
Jul 23, 2022
James Parks Sr. was born June 28, 1932, in Baird, MS, to Horace and Sally Parks. He relocated to Detroit, MI, and remained there until 1979, when he retired from Firestone Tire Company and moved to Strong, AR, the hometown of his wife, Gertie, who preceded him in death.
He departed this life on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Baptist...
Ceola Chambliss
Jul 20, 2022
Ceola Chambliss was born on January 31, 1931, to the union of Oscar and Addie Henry in the community of Mount Zion, Arkansas, in Union County. She graduated in 1949 from Urbana High School in the Union County School System. After high school, she relocated to Oakland, California, and enrolled at San Francisco State College in San Francisco, California, where...
Charles Riggins
Jul 19, 2022
Charles Edward Riggins was born on May 2, 1943, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Jordan D. & Margaret L. Riggins. Early in life, he accepted God and joined Morning Star #2 Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas. He graduated from Washington High School in 1962 and completed Diesel Mechanic School at Ellison Tech in Seattle, Washington.
On January...
Patricia Waller
Jul 14, 2022
Patricia Ann Waller, 62, known by all as "Ann," passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer on July 14, 2022, at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was born on September 15, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, the only daughter of the late Charlie B Waller Sr. and the late Clementine Turner Waller. Ann's early education began...
Pauline White- Whitfield
Jul 13, 2022
Ms. Pauline White Whitfield (70), the third of nine children born on May 16, 1952, to the late Augusta White and Costella Benton White in Strong, Arkansas. She departed this life on July 13, 2022.
Pauline accepted the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. She attended the Pleasant Grove Church of God in Strong,...
Onia Jackson
Jul 10, 2022
Onia Mae Jackson, 87, of Urbana, Arkansas, born on August 18, 1935, was called home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2022.
Onia is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; three sisters; one son, Charleston Jenkins; and two grandchildren, Elgin Brice, Jr., and Christina Lovett.
She leaves to cherish her memories: seven children, La'Marzelle Glaspie, Clifton...
Leola Brown
Jul 9, 2022
Ms. Leola Brown was born in Summerfield, Louisiana, on March 1, 1930, the daughter and fifth child of Claude and Sarah Brown. She departed this life to heaven on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Life Touch inEl Dorado, Arkansas.
Leola Brown was united in Holy Matrimony to Sheddrick Hay, was a devoted member of St. Vestal C.M.E Church in El...
James Lester
Jul 7, 2022
James H. Lester Was born February 17, 1952, to L.C. Mcrae and Flossie Slaughter.
He was a wonderful Grandfather and Great grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family. In his younger years, his favorite hobby was boxing, and then in his later years, he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his grandson Montez. They were inseparable. He was...
Lonnie Chaney
Jul 7, 2022
Lonnie R. Chaney was born on June 27, 1949, to Jerome Chaney and Pharfina Ford in El Dorado, Arkansas. He lived in many various states and departed his earthly home on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
Lonnie worked for Teeter Honda for many years in Special Finance and Sales. He also worked as a retired process service for many counties.
Lonnie...
Jaylyn McMurrian
Jul 4, 2022
On July 29, 1996, a smiling baby boy was born to Natasha Burrell-Hay and Raymond McMurrian in El Dorado, AR. He was joyfully raised by his grandparents, Lee and Harriett Johnson.
Jaylyn McMurrian, known as "MAC" or "J Boogie," was known to be the life of the party. He joined the Zion Watch Baptist Church at an early age, where...
Mary Ewing
Jul 3, 2022
On Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 5:55 am., God called his servant Mary Ewing from labor to rest.
Mary loved her family, her husband and her children were her life.
Mary was born on February 1, 1933, to Sam and Lillier Pierce, an only child.
She met the love of her life, Cleo Ewing. She was a member of Jerusalem...
Mary Meeks
Jul 2, 2022
Mary Ann Wade Meeks was born on October 27, 1951, in El Dorado, Arkansas, and was the youngest of ten children born to the late Felix Wade, Jr. and Rosie Wade-Collier. She departed this life on July 2, 2022, at Timberlane Nursing home in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Mary Ann was raised in El Dorado, Arkansas, and attended Washington High before...
Doris Lougin
Jun 30, 2022
Doris Lougin was born on January 5, 1945, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to D.C. Lougin and Eula Mae Robinson Bishop. She departed this life on June 30, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR. She was 77 years old.
Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Throughout her life, she grew to love and help many people. Doris...
Earlene Brown
Jun 26, 2022
Mother Earlene Brown was born on September 25, 1933, in Mt. Holly, Arkansas. The daughter of the late Earl Richard and Lizzie Daniel.
She went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado.
She married Raymond Lee Brown, and they were married for 43 years until his...
Loretta Ann Easter Cowser
Jun 26, 2022
Loretta Ann Easter Cowser was born on August 8, 1961, to the late Lois Marie Waller Easter and the late Willie Easter in the Dodge City Community.
She departed this life on June 26, 2022, at her home.
At an early age, she became a member of the union Arc Baptist Church. She was very active; she sang in the...
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