Obituaries

Shaun “Gatt” Gatson

Shaun “Gatt” Gatson

May 11, 2021

Shaun Deondrea Gatson was born November 10, 1978, to Maolla Mitchell and Leonard Gatson.

Shaun, fondly known as Gatt by family and friends, was a very hardworking man. Shaun was employed with El Dorado Tree Services from 2004 until his health failed in 2019.

He was typically the life of the party and was fun to be around. His enormous...

Bobby Welch

Bobby Welch

May 8, 2021

Bobby Welch was born to the late Violet Phillips-Sapp of Summerfield, La, and Ivory Welch on Dec 5, 1941. He was called home on May 8, 2021, to be with his father.

Bobby grew up in Summerfield, La; he played baseball and had a joy for fast cars in his early years. Bobby was known to many to be caring...

Robert "Skeet Champ" Spivey

Robert "Skeet Champ" Spivey

Apr 30, 2021

Robert Spivey was born at home on June 3, 1959 as a twin to thelate Earnest Spivey and Marie Taylor Spivey in El Dorado AR. He was called home on Friday April 30th at his resident to be with our heavenly father.

Robert affectionately known as “Skeet Champ” attended Fairview Elementary School and was a graduate of El Dorado High...

Tina Keaton

Tina Keaton

Apr 26, 2021

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...

Michael Davis

Michael Davis

Apr 25, 2021

Michael Lee Davis Sr. (Lee Lee), 62, of El Dorado, AR, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 19, 1958, in Union County to the late John L. Davis and AvaNell Davis Ball.

Michael accepted Christ at an early age. He was a 1977 graduate of El Dorado High School; he attended U.A.P.B. in...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Apr 25, 2021

Brother James Taylor of El Dorado, Arkansas, was born April 23, 1959, to John B. and Henry Mae Taylor.

On April 25, 2021, he departed this life at the Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

James united with Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, where he served faithfully.  He was a member of the Usher Board...

Rosie Hicks

Rosie Hicks

Apr 25, 2021

Sister Rosie Lee Hicks was born February 6, 1951, in Emerson, Arkansas, to Sercy and Annie Mae Mason.

She departed this life on Saturday, April 25, 2021, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, Arkansas.

Rosie was a proud member and graduate of the Washington High School Class of 1969.  Upon entering the workforce, she spent over 20...

Ida Williams

Ida Williams

Apr 23, 2021

Ida Ree Williams was born October 12, 1959, to the union of Mack and Avon Pevey Williams.

April 23, 2021, the angels came and carried her to a much deserved and unexpected rest.

She is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Sam Williams, Roy J. Williams, Willie T. Williams, Dutch Williams, Lynzel Williams; two sisters, Betty Wright Stanley,...

Ira “Buddy” Elliott

Ira “Buddy” Elliott

Apr 11, 2021

Ira Elliott Jr. lovingly known as “Buddy” was born in Dubach, LA. on August 20,1937 to the late Ira Elliott Sr and Lealor Smith Halton. He was raised by his maternal grandparents the late Steve and Jennie O’ Guinn Smith in Mt. Holly, AR.  The Lord called him home on Sunday, April 11, 2021 from CHI St. Vincent Hospital in...

Sharon Renee’ Springer

Sharon Renee’ Springer

Apr 6, 2021

Sis. Sharon Renee’ Springer was born July 6, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, to Mr. Destory Springer (Deceased) & Mrs. Minnie Malone Springer.

She graduated from El Dorado High School. Later she graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Engineering. She served in the U.S. Airforce. She joined St. Vestal C.M.E. Church at an early age, and she was...

Mae Evelyn Sherman

Mae Evelyn Sherman

Mar 30, 2021

Mae Evelyn Sherman was born October 3, 1945, in Randolph, LA, to the late Will C. Carter and Lillie P. Henry. Evelyn lived most of her life in El Dorado, AR, with her devoted husband of 57-years, Otis Sherman. Through their union, they were blessed with three children: Darrell, Gereron, and Zondra.  

After graduating in 1963 from Rosenwald HS in...

Glenda Johnson

Glenda Johnson

Mar 25, 2021

Sis. Glenda “Dean “Jonson was born to Cleveland Robinson Sr. and Virgie Mae Robinson on June 19, 1959, in Kermit, Texas. She was raised in Junction City, Arkansas, and later moved to El Dorado, Arkansas.

She departed this life on March 25, 2021, at her residence. She was a faithful, dedicated, and committed soldier serving as an Usher in the...

Willie Mae Brown

Willie Mae Brown

Mar 25, 2021

Sister Willie Mae Brown was born on September 3, 1942, in Haynesville, Louisiana, to the late Willie Lee Miller and Tom Wilson.

On March 27, 2021, God called Willie Mae home for a much-deserved unexpected rest.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Brown, and a brother-Tom Wilson Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories of her...

Tomarsheonia "Moneak" Moore

Tomarsheonia "Moneak" Moore

Mar 19, 2021

Moneak Larry Moore was born June 5, 1976, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Herbert Hicks and Marilyn Larry of Junction City, Arkansas. She received her Heavenly Wings on March 19, 2021.

Moneak accepted Christ at an early age at New Hope CME Church in Junction City, Arkansas. She later moved to El Dorado, Arkansas, where she attended Salem...

Mary Daniels

Mary Daniels

Mar 18, 2021

Sis Mary E. Daniels was born June 2, 1952, in El Dorado, AR.

She was born to the proud parents of Dayton Lowery and Mattie Lee Eutsey Lowery in this union; there were 16 children. She was the baby girl of the family.

Sister Mary Daniels accepted Christ as her savior at an early age; she was a committed member...

Braylon Kamario Swanigan

Braylon Kamario Swanigan

Mar 13, 2021

With great sorrow, the family of Braylon Kamario Swanigan, 19, announce his passing on March 13, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born in Arlington, Texas, on December 10, 2001. He was greeted in heaven by his grandfathers, James Turner and Luther Harris Sr., His great grandparents Odell Sherman & Leola Perkins....

James "Hammer" Hay

James "Hammer" Hay

Mar 12, 2021

On December 30, 1966, James Wesley Hay was born to the late Fred and Earlean Kennedy Hay in Shreveport, LA.

At an early age, he joined Mt Sinai CME Church and served as a choir member.

He was a 1985 graduate of Summerfield High School.

After graduation, James began his work experience with Con Agra Poultry Company and later with...

Chico Caver

Chico Caver

Mar 9, 2021

Chico Caver was born on August 1, 1975, to Willie and Bobbie Jean Ruffin Caver in El Dorado, Arkansas.

He departed this life on March 9, 2021, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Chico was a 1993 graduate of El Dorado High School. In the spring of 1998, he pledged brotherhood to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity at...

John Fermon Moore

John Fermon Moore

Mar 9, 2021

John Fermon Moore, Jr. was born on September 25, 1959 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was affectionately known as "Tha Miz Mac Master" and Junior to his family and friends. He was the fourth child and only son born to his loving parents, Mr. John Fermon Moore, Sr. and Mrs. Alfriza Matthews Moore. He had a very idyllic childhood where...

Madessie Thompson

Madessie Thompson

Mar 6, 2021

Madessie was born in El Dorado, AR on June 1, 1926.  She was the daughter of Frank Barnes and Jessie Inez Byas.   At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Mt. Zion No. 2 Missionary Baptist Church in Urbana, AR, where she remained until she transitioned to a new home.

On July 21, 1941,...