Obituaries
Ruth Tolefree
Jan 30, 2023
Sister Ruth Tatum Tolefree, age 93, the second child born to the late Lindsey Tatum and Roxie Bell Tatum Weaver, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at her home.On June 28, 1945, Sister Ruth was united in marriage to Rev. Levi Tolefree. They shared 76 wonderful years of happiness, and five children were born from this union. Sister Ruth was...
Jefferson Stanley
Jan 24, 2023
Brother Jefferson Colonial Stanley Jr. was born to Jefferson C. Stanley Sr and Doris Anderson Stanley on February 22, 1948, in El Dorado, AR. He left his life behind on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at home.
He served in the Marines as a radio dispatch/medic. He also was in the Vietnam War. He accepted God into his life at an...
Ammie Kimble
Jan 22, 2023
Ammie J. Welch Kimble was born July 18, 1943, to J.C. and Jeffie Welch in El Dorado, Arkansas. In 1965 she gave her hand in marriage to the love of her life, Mr. Joseph C. Kimble Sr. She loved her children unconditionally and ensured the love was shared with her grand and great-grandchildren. Ammie heard God's Voice on January 22,...
Alma Lee McHenry
Jan 19, 2023
In his infinite wisdom, God deem it necessary to call from our midst our beloved Alma Lee Mchenry. So, we bow in humble submission to his will and pause to reflect upon the life of Alma Lee James McHenry, born May 16, 1938, to Nellie and Claude James.
Alma attended and graduated from Horace Mann High School in...
Thomas Johnson
Jan 8, 2023
Thomas Johnson was granted his Angel Wings on January 8, 2023; his final days were spent in the Springs of Magnolia Rehab Center. He was born October 9, 1946, too the late Tom V. and Annie P. Johnson.
He was welcomed into heaven by his parents, two sisters, Jonell Goodwin and Cloate Powell, one brother Dunn L. Johnson, one son...
Martin Benton
Jan 6, 2023
Martin K. Benton was born on February 7, 1960, to the late Nathaniel Benton and Fannie Mae Benton. He worked at UAMS Hospital for years.
Martin enjoyed fishing in his leisure and could sing and dance with the best of them.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel Benton and Fannie Mae Benton, a special Aunt Velma Kendrix...
Evelyn Bailey
Jan 5, 2023
Evelyn Bradford- Bailey was born on December 21, 1946, in Smackover, Arkansas, to the late Deacon Kenon Bradford and Birdie Lee Carter Bradford. At an early age, Evelyn united with Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in Smackover, Arkansas. Evelyn loved her church family, especially ushering; Evelyn served as an usher until the Lord called her home. Evelyn loved her children...
Clark Furlow
Jan 2, 2023
In his infinite wisdom, God deemed it necessary to call from our midst our beloved. So we bow in humble submission to his will and pause to reflect upon the life of Clark Furlow.
Clark Furlow Sr. was born to James and Helen Furlow on July 21, 1949. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Furlow,...
Charles Ford
Dec 31, 2022
Charles Ford transitioned to his eternal resting place on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the John Williams Hospice House.
Charles was a man of many hats; he was an uncle, a brother, and an excellent cook; everyone loved his oven cornbread. He was a dog owner and a very good friend to Josha and Richard, whom he had roomed with...
Ola Jones
Dec 26, 2022
A Time to be Born: Ola Marie Traylor, along with her twin brother Melvin, was born September 11, 1959, to C.J. Traylor and Ola B. McHenry.
A Time to Change: At a very early age, with her best friend Sherry Parker by her side, Ola accepted Christ at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Her mother made sure she knew the Lord...
Vincent James
Dec 16, 2022
Brother Vincent L. James Sr., known as "Scrub," was born November 8, 1957, to Robert & Creola James he was the first of two children to that union.
Vincent was a retiree of West Fraser in Huttig, AR
He accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1976; he was also a U.S. Veteran....
Leonard Wainwright
Dec 16, 2022
On August 10, 1949 Leonard Wainwright was born the son of the late Melvin and Louise Wainwright in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was one of five children.
Leonard, or Billy as he was known to some, lived his life in El Dorado. He was well respected and thought of as a kind and caring man. He married the late Mary...
Arthur "Dimp" Williams
Dec 14, 2022
Arthur E. Williams was born on January 7, 1968, to Arthur R. Williams and Diann Williams.
He fell asleep on December 14,202, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.
He accepted Christ at an early age at El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He attended and graduated from Junction City High school; Dimp loved his children, family, & friends. He enjoyed...
Christopher Collins
Dec 10, 2022
Christopher Cortez Collins Sr. was born to the late Albert Thurman Sr. and Schell Thurman on January 25, 1989, in El Dorado, AR.
He made his heavenly entrance on December 10, 2022. He accepted Christ at an early age at Shady Grove Baptist Church. He attended El Dorado High School and was a part of the class of 2007.
He...
George "Winky" Edward Moore Jr.
Dec 10, 2022
Mr. George Edward Moore, Jr was born on April 1, 1979, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to George Moore, Sr and Gloria D. Smith Moore Levingston.
George united with First James Baptist Church in El Dorado at a young age. He later joined Sunlight C.O.G.I.C. He attended El Dorado High School.
Preceding him in death is his Mother, Gloria D. Smith...
Ortaj J. Christian
Dec 9, 2022
On March 26, 1993, a curly head, one-dimple, smiling baby boy was born to Melissa Anette Moore and Booker Ervin Christian of El Dorado, AR. He spent most of his upbringing raised by his grandparents, Dewey and Daisey Wilborn.
Ortaj Javon Christian, Known as “OJ, or ‘the juice man’ was known to be a jokester and the life of the...
Vera Lee Miles
Dec 5, 2022
Vera Lee Miles was born September 27, 1963, In Houston, Texas, to Cecil Curry and Dorothy Curry.
She accepted Christ at a young age; she attended Crosby High School, where she graduated in 1983.
On January 14, 1983, Vera had her first and only child Ernest (EJ) Curry. In her past time, she liked playing cards, fishing, and having fun...
Jordan Samuels
Dec 3, 2022
Jordan Tyrell Samuels was born on April 16th, 2004, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Serina Morris and Ricky Samuels. He made his heavenly entrance on December 3rd, 2022. Jordan was a 2022 graduate of El Dorado High School and was employed at Atwood's.
Jordan loved playing video games, watching and playing football and basketball, 'being a side Uber driver,' cars,...
Willie R. Snowden
Dec 3, 2022
Willie R. Snowden was the firstborn of Paul and Beulah Snowden. He was born on January 16, 1941, in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Willie attended elementary and secondary schools in Arkansas. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1958. While in High School he played football. He also developed a love for golf as a result of his father’s training. He...
Elizabeth Ford
Dec 2, 2022
Elizabeth was born on February 3, 1954, to JC Ford and Dorothy Finely Ford. She accepted Christ at an early age and has been an ambassador for Christ and an active member of St. James Baptist Church.
Elizabeth graduated from Washington High School and took college classes at Oil Belt Vocational Technical School in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Elizabeth was preceded...
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