Obituaries
Royalty Gatson
Aug 6, 2023
Royalty Gabreyal Gatson was born on March 12, 2018, to the parents of Desiree Rainey and Arriun Gatson.Royalty was full of laughter, love, and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Royalty loved playing video games with her dad, talking on the phone with her mom and aunties, playing with her taco truck, and playing outside with family and friends. Her favorite...
Claudia Jernigan
Aug 6, 2023
Mrs. Claudia Hall Jernigan was born to Nathaniel and Jannie Mae Hall on July 25, 1951, in Dayton, OH. Claudia completed her earthly journey on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Plano, Texas, while surrounded by the love and faith of her family.
Claudia attended Dayton Public Schools, beginning as a student of Weaver Elementary and later becoming a...
Lexus Powell
Aug 3, 2023
Lexus Prin Powell was born October 4, 2006, in Los Angeles, Ca. Lexus was adopted by her loving parents, Eddie, and Gloria Powell. Lexus accepted Christ at an early childhood at the Ebenezer Baptist Church also. After the passing of Gloria, their adopted mother, Eddie, Lexus, relocated to El Dorado, Ark. Lexus loved her cat, Milia. Lexus was always a...
Brittany Powell
Aug 3, 2023
Brittany Sade Norwood Powell was born May 8, 1989, in Carson, Ca. to Calvin and Sheila Norwood and later adopted by a childless family couple, Eddie and Gloria Powell. Brittany grew up in Los Angeles County (Inglewood, Ca, Lawndale, Ca.), where she received her education. At an early age, Brittany received Christ as her Savior at Victory Temple Holiness Church...
Melanee' "Weezy" Wilson
Jul 27, 2023
Sister Melanee Renee Wilson was born August 1, 1982, in Monroe, La to Johnny Ray Wilson and Shelia Diane Thompson Wilson-Gibson. She departed this life on July 27. 2023 at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
Melanee' accepted Christ at a young age was baptized at Zion Hill M. B.C. Later in life, she moved to El Dorado, Arkansas, she...
Quiston Fairley I
Jul 24, 2023
During Memorial Day weekend in the year 1984, then Doris Jean Finley and Howard J. Fairley, Sr. anticipated the arrival of their youngest child, Quiston Rae’Shawn Fairley I. Quiston I was born a few hours after Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 29th. He was the baby of the bunch and was Doris’s pride and joy. No matter the situation,...
Joseph "Pappa Jo" Andrews
Jul 24, 2023
Life is eternal and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon. The life of one we love is never lost; he had the heart that cared completely. God deemed it necessary to call from our midst our beloved Joseph Andrews.
Joseph was born January 1, 1944, in Marion, Louisiana, to Prince James Andrews and Jessie Richard Andrews.He accepted...
Phyllis Angela Caver-King
Jul 22, 2023
Ms. Phyllis "Angela" Caver King, daughter of the late Willie Caver and late Bobbie Caver, was born January 18, 1961, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. At an early age, she joined Holy Redeemer Church, & attended there for years with her parents & siblings.
She was united in Holy Matrimony to James Talley King. This union was blessed with one...
Deacon Billy McAdoo
Jul 15, 2023
Deacon Billy Ray McAdoo was born to the late Emma and Jim McAdoo on June 25, 1942, in Smackover, AR.
He departed this life on Saturday, July 15, 2023. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church, where he was a member of the choir, a member on the Deacon Board, assistant...
Cassie Bell Watson
Jul 9, 2023
Cassie B. Ford Watson was born on June 28, 1947, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Curtis Ford and Lizzie B. Tubbs Ford. She accepted Christ as a young Lady and was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She later joined St. James Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop George Calloway.
She attended school in Mount Holly, where...
Jay Jermareal Moore
Jul 8, 2023
On October 9, 1980, at 4:47 am, John F. Moore, Jr. and Belinda K. Jordan welcomed their baby boy, John Jermareal "Jay' Moore.
Jay confessed his life to Christ at an early age. He united with the Olive Branch Baptist Church, where he remained until his departure. While living in Iowa, he attended the Mt. Zion Baptist Church until...
Joshua Sims
Jul 6, 2023
His LifeJoshua Shemar Sims was born March 25, 2005, the youngest son of Elgie and Penny Sims (Lea). Despite the loss of his father at the age of 15, Joshua was loved unconditionally and was raised to focus on Christ, whom he accepted at an early age and became a member of Christ Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Pine Bluff, AR.
EducationHe...
Katie Richardson
Jun 30, 2023
Katie M Lewis-Richardson was born on April 23, 1932, to her parents, Earnest and Ruby King Lewis.She departed this life on June 30, 2023, at Methodist Charlton Hospital, Dallas, Texas.Katie confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She united with Olive Branch Baptist Church, now New Olive Branch Baptist Church, where she was reminded until her...
Olean Williams
Jun 29, 2023
Sister Olean Williams was born on August 27, 1932, in Bernice, La, to the late Ora Lensey and Aaron Allen. She transitioned to her heavenly home on June 29, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband, and one son.
Her precious memories will be cherished by her four sons; Willie Williams of El Dorado, AR; John Henry...
Lacy Miles Jr.
Jun 26, 2023
It is so hard to imagine life without those that we love. As we prepare to say goodbye, we will reflect on the joy felt on September 16, 1983, when Lacy K. Miles Jr. entered this world born to Angela Jackson and Lacy Miles Sr.During these glorious 39 years, Lacy enjoyed fishing, playing softball, and riding four-wheelers, and he found...
Shirley Savannah
Jun 25, 2023
Sister Shirley R. Miller Savannah was born on October 24, 1960, in El Dorado, AR, to Beulah Mae Glosson and Willie B. Miller Sr. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, and hosting family gatherings.
On Sunday, June 25, 2023, Sister Shirley gained her wings. She will be missed, and her loved ones will cherish her memories.She is preceded in death by her...
James Arnold
Jun 20, 2023
Mr. James Arnold, son of the late Horace Arnold and BeDessie Alderson, was born August 14, 1947, in El Dorado, Ar. He attended and was a graduate of New Hope High School. At an early age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
He was blessed with three sons, Anthony, Christopher, and Johnny.
James...
Ocie Richardson
Jun 16, 2023
Ocie Richardson was born on April 1, 1945, to Rev. James Richardson and Cora Lee Hildreth in Lisbon, Arkansas.
Ocie passed away on June 16, 2023, at the age of 78. Ocie was raised in Smackover, Arkansas, where he attended Smackover Training School and graduated in 1965. Ocie married the late Johnny Beatrice Burrell on May 14, 1966; the two...
Jaylen "Bam" Norman
Jun 11, 2023
It's sometimes hard to know why some things happen as they do, for so much joy and happiness was centered on you. It seems so hard to comprehend that you're no longer here, but all the happy memories of you will help to keep you near. As the Angel book was opened, Tamara Petrina Norman & Quenton Carroll wrote...
Jearline Tatum
Jun 10, 2023
JEARLINE was born on June 3, 1948 to JC Ford and Dorothy Finley Ford. She accepted Christ at an early age and has been on a Christian journey every since. Jearline was a member of: St. James Baptist Church.
JEARLINE attended Washington High School and she worked many years at Cooper Tire Company.
JEARLINE was preceded in death by her father, JC Ford; Mother,...
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