Obituaries

Willie B. Miller

Willie B. Miller

Sep 20, 2022

God Giveth

Deacon Willie B. Miller was born to Mr. Leon and Bertha Freeman Miller on January 26, 1935, in Eldorado Arkansas.  His growth in Christ started at an early age at Little Bethel Baptist Church.  Deacon Miller served for many years at Little Bethel and was a very active member. Deacon Miller served as a Deacon, he served as...

Gill "Proctor" Grimes

Gill "Proctor" Grimes

Sep 20, 2022

Gill Stanley Grimes was born February 21, 1960, to Willie & Dorothy Grimes in El Dorado, AR. He departed his earthly home on September 20, 2022. Gill gave his life to Christ at an early age.

Gill attended Norphlet High School; over the course of his life, he worked for several companies, Asplundh Tree Service and Apple Tree Service, and...

Mollie Mae Davidson

Mollie Mae Davidson

Sep 19, 2022

Mollie Mae Davidson born, November 22, 1938, in Smackover, AR.

Mollie Married Taylor Lee Davidson, and ten children were born into this union.

Mollie ran her race and crossed the finish line on September 19, 2022, at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

Mollie joined Sweet Home Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until her death....

Isaac Miles

Isaac Miles

Sep 17, 2022

Isaac Thomas Miles was born September 21, 1936, in the Salem community located in Junction City, AR, to the late Cleveland C. Miles and Mattie Bell Lindsey. Isaac united with the Salem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated from Rosenwald High School in Junction City, Arkansas. On July 29, 1965, he married the love of his life...

Rickey Anderson

Rickey Anderson

Sep 16, 2022

Wait on the Lord be of good courage and he shall strengthen your heart; wait I say oh Lord!  Psalms 27:14

Rickey Anderson was born June 23, 1959, in El Dorado, AR. He was the son of Beatrice Johnson and Tom Anderson. He joined First Baptist at an early age.

A time to say goodbye

God called Rickey, AKA "Rick...

Russell Eugene Creer

Russell Eugene Creer

Sep 12, 2022

Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you, and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where...

Jo Ann Montgomery

Jo Ann Montgomery

Sep 10, 2022

Jo Ann Finley Montgomery was born on October 16, 1948, to Cubie Sr. and Agnes Finley in El Dorado, Arkansas. On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Jo Ann transitioned from this life to her heavenly home to be with The Lord.   Her children and grandchildren surrounded her as she peacefully drifted to an eternal sleep where she joined all the saints...

Andretti Meyone Austin

Andretti Meyone Austin

Sep 6, 2022

Andretti was born August 18, 1998 to Zandra and LaCorey Davis. In Camden, Arkansas. On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Andretti transitioned from this life to go home to be with the Lord.

Andretti was a 2017 graduate of Camden Fairview Andretti also attended Henderson State of Arkadelphia.

Andretti was one of seven siblings and lived in Camden, Arkansas. Andretti loved...

Ruth Green

Ruth Green

Sep 5, 2022

The Royalty Queen was born on March 17, 1953, in Lawson, AR, to the late Malcom & Maragret King. The Lord called his Angel home on September 5, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, AR.

Ruth accepted Christ at an early age when she became a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church #2 in Urbana, AR. The Queen...

Jessie McClelland

Jessie McClelland

Sep 4, 2022

Jessie Lenora McClelland was born July 4, 1957, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Leona Ozarean Phillips McClelland and Robert Thomas McClelland. She departed this life on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at her residence.

She claimed her faith in Christ at an early age at the New Bethel Baptist Church, where she was a lifetime member. She sang in the choir,...

Dianne Gulley

Dianne Gulley

Aug 26, 2022

Ms. Olivia Dianne Ford Gulley was born July 22, 1947, to the late Louisex (Louise) Maeso Slade Ford and Westley (West) Ford.

She departed her life on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Dianne accepted Christ in her life and was a member of the Abundant Life Church.

Her favorite hobbies included fishing with her granddaughters, cooking soul food meals for her...

Essie Jones

Essie Jones

Aug 9, 2022

Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Essie Mae Jones was born to Jim and Eolion Hughes on March 23rd, 1941.

She loved fishing, having all her children over, and having a good time. She opened her home to anyone that needed a place to stay. She was known for...

Lethaniel Champion Jr.

Lethaniel Champion Jr.

Aug 8, 2022

On May 21, 1973, God blessed Gwen Champion, Lethaniel Champion, and Kenneth C. Willis with a handsome baby boy in Strong, Arkansas. They named him Lethaniel Champion, Jr.

Lethaniel accepted Christ at a very early age and united with the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Strong, Arkansas.

He was a 1991 graduate of Strong High School in Strong, Arkansas, where...

Nathan Lamont Rainey Jr.

Nathan Lamont Rainey Jr.

Aug 6, 2022

Nathan Lamont Rainey, Jr, was born July 15, 1993, to Nathan and Demetria Rainey, Sr. He professed his love for God and accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at sweet Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Smackover, Arkansas, under the leadership of Rev. Anthony Traylor. Rev Traylor nurtured Nate's relationship with Christ and would later baptize him at New Eastside...

Ida McDuffie

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

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.

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

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...

James Parks

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...

Theodore Russell

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...