Obituaries

Ceola Chambliss

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lonnie Chaney

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...

James Lester

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...

Jaylyn McMurrian

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

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

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

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...

Loretta Ann Easter Cowser

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...

Earlene Brown

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...

Shelia Jackson

Shelia Jackson

Jun 23, 2022

Shelia Machell McHenry Jackson was born to Lonnie and Faye McHenry. She attended El Dorado High School, accepted Christ at an early age, and later became a member of Freewill Baptist Church. She worked for Walmart and Home Depot for several years.

Shelia was a very kind daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She was always willing to give a helping...

Rozella Coleman

Rozella Coleman

Jun 20, 2022

Rozella Coleman was born February 12, 1954, to the late Charlotte Mae Arrington and John Robinson, all of Hamburg, Arkansas.

Rosie was a hard, dedicated mother and working woman. She worked for Hudson Memorial Nursing Home, where she later retired.

As a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, she truly loved everyone and never met a stranger. Her love for her...

Earlean Dunn

Earlean Dunn

Jun 20, 2022

Earlean Dunn was born September 10, 1932, to Calvin and Mealand Johnson Ross in Lisbon, AR. Earlean was never alone, growing up with 14 siblings.

Earlean attended Smackover Training School. She married Victor Dunn, and three children were born to that union, Victor, Gary, and Tyrone. The family lived in Altadena, California, for years; she was a homemaker and later...

Eartis Berry

Eartis Berry

Jun 17, 2022

Eartis Lee Berry was born October 5, 1951, to James Terry Sr. and Mattie Bell Rodgers in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Eartis was a father and a friend to many he had a warm, welcoming smile and was an inspiration to all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Terry Sr. and Mattie Bell Rodgers, brothers Charles R. Walker...

Keith Waller

Keith Waller

Jun 14, 2022

The Journey of our Dearly Beloved Keith Anthony Waller September 20, 1991 - June 14, 2022

On November 21, 1988, a beautiful baby girl named Niki Nicole Waller was born to Kenneth Wayne Waller and Carolyn Loueaser Porchia Waller, three years later two beautiful babies came along named Keitha Antoinette Waller and Keith Anthony Waller. Keith accepted Christ as his...

Naeomi Meadows

Naeomi Meadows

Jun 13, 2022

Sister Naeomi Washington Meadows was born October 22, 1931, in Strong, Arkansas, to the late Garland and Verna Allen Washington.

Sister Naeomi Washington Meadows was the oldest daughter of ten children and, at an early age, accepted Christ and later united with Curry Chapel A.M.E Church.

Sister Naeomi Washington Meadows attended Strong Public Schools. As a young lady, she married...