Obituaries

Priscilla Louise Hollidy

Priscilla Louise Hollidy

Jan 5, 2021

Priscilla Louise Hollidy was born March 14, 1937, in Junction City, Arkansas. She is the third child of the late Johnnie and Gordie Hill.

Priscilla was educated within Junction City school district and graduated from Rosenwald High School. She was a member of the basketball team, The Rosenwald Tigers. Soon after graduation, she attended cosmetology school in Texarkana, Arkansas,...

Charles Anthony McHenry

Charles Anthony McHenry

Jan 3, 2021

Charles Anthony McHenry was born on October 29, 1978, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Wynoia Faye Ward and Tony McHenry.

At an early age, Charles accepted Christ as his Savior and began his Christian journey at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Strong, AR, while being raised by Robert and Fannie McHenry.  

As a child, Charles “Toe” enjoyed playing basketball and dominoes...

Sharnes “Punkin” McGhee

Sharnes “Punkin” McGhee

Jan 2, 2021

On December 7, 1999, Sharnes (Punkin) McGhee was welcomed into this world by Barry and Fredia McGhee. She departed this life on January 2, 2021, in Conway, Arkansas. Sharnes; was the third and the youngest child of this loving couple.

As a child Sharnes warmed the hearts of all her family as they watched her grow and develop in life....

Rodricus U. Townsend Jr.

Rodricus U. Townsend Jr.

Jan 1, 2021

Rodricus Townsend was born September 11, 1997, to Latasha Samuel and Rodricus Townsend Sr. in El Dorado, Arkansas. 

He was an artist. He loved making music and enjoyed time with his family. Rodricus was also known as “Lil Rod” and “Bogey.”

He was preceded in death by 4 great grandparents Hazel Williams Heard, Charles Heard, Mollie Johnson, and Will Sapp.

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Alice Alford

Alice Alford

Dec 29, 2020

Alice Alford was born on August 15, 1957, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Jody and Lula Clemons's parentage.

Alice went through her transformation and served the Lord with everything she had. She was a faithful member of the Douglas Chapel Baptist Church; Alice started a substance abuse support group for incarcerated women transitioning back into society. Alice was a mentor...

Frank “Lightning” Cleveland Fields Sr.

Frank “Lightning” Cleveland Fields Sr.

Dec 29, 2020

Frank Cleveland Fields Sr. was born to the late Grover Cleveland Fields and Mattie James Thompson Fields on July 31, 1922, in Lillie, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his aforementioned parents, son Frank Cleveland Fields Jr., sisters Loree Fields, Eudoxie Neel Fields, Cloria Fields, a brother George E. Fields and a dear Sister-in-Law Illean Harris.

He accepted...

James "JB" Dale Bowens Jr.

James "JB" Dale Bowens Jr.

Dec 29, 2020

James Dale Bowens Jr. was born April 1, 1990, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Rhonda Waller Jones and James Bowens Sr.

He was affectionately known as “JB” and at an early age united with Bible Baptist Church in Norphlet.

On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, God called James home to be united with his maternal grandmother Linda Marie Waller and grandfather ...

Stephanie Branch

Stephanie Branch

Dec 27, 2020

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

​Stephanie J. Branch was born to Theodore...

George Lewis Loggin

George Lewis Loggin

Dec 27, 2020

George Lewis Loggin was born May 22, 1937 to the late Jesse and Artrice Craig Loggin in Strong, Arkansas. He is now able join a host of family & friends and his beloved wife of 57 years, bone of his bone and flesh of flesh, the mother of his seeds, grandmother of his generation, a flower in the field, Daisy...

Isiah Pierce

Isiah Pierce

Dec 27, 2020

Mr. Isiah Pierce, which most people knew him as a teen, was born August 12, 1956, to the late Edward and Ophelia Pierce.

On December 27, 2020, Isiah (Teen) eternally united with his parent as he transitioned to his final resting place.

He was preceded in death by both parents, one sister Sally Harper, and four brothers Jimmy Ford, John...

Jeffrey Atkins

Jeffrey Atkins

Dec 26, 2020

Jeffery Deon Atkins was born July 6, 1972 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Thelma Whatley and John Atkins. He attended El Dorado High School and later became a truck driver for Heslep Concrete Co. in Benton, Arkansas. Jeffery enjoyed fishing, playing golf, working on vehicles, BBQ and cooking; he loved his mother’s dressing and sweet potato pie. He also enjoyed...

Anthony "Reb" Harris

Anthony "Reb" Harris

Dec 26, 2020

“I have fought a good fight.  I have finished my course.  I have kept the faith 2 Timothy 4:7…front.

For everything, there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted.

Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2

Anthony...

Deacon Jerry Hegwood

Deacon Jerry Hegwood

Dec 25, 2020

Deacon Jerry Hegwood was born June 19, 1949, the youngest son of the late Mack and Catherine Hegwood of Smackover, Arkansas. Jerry attended Smackover Training School, graduating from high school in 1967. He obtained a degree in Industrial Arts at Arkansas AM&N (the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) in 1969.  Jerry was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969...

Pauline Henry

Pauline Henry

Dec 24, 2020

Pauline (Brown) Henry, born November 7, 1938, in Junction City, Arkansas to the late Ardis and Lillie Mae Brown (Ross). Pauline answered the heavenly call on Wednesday, December 24, 2020, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado, Arkansas. Surrounded by family and loved ones, she exited this earthly home to go be with the one who loved...

Barbara Gail Rodgers

Barbara Gail Rodgers

Dec 12, 2020

Barbara Gail Rodgers was born on February 17, 1964, in El Dorado, AR. To the late Robert “Red” Rodgers and Mary Lee Rodgers. Barbara departed this life Saturday morning with her children by her side on December 12, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital Little Rock, AR.

Barbara leaves to cherish her daughters Nicole Thomas of Fort Worth, TX., Danielle Rodgers...

AG Aaron

AG Aaron

Dec 11, 2020

AG Aaron is also known as “Al” was born to Florence and AC Aaron He confessed a belief in Christ at an early age at Zion Watch Missionary Baptist Church. AG was employed by ConAgra poultry plant. AG fell deeply in love and married his soul-mate Betty Aaron on October 26, 1984. They shared 36 wonderful years. "Al" enjoyed being...

Ellie "Cochise" White Jr.

Ellie "Cochise" White Jr.

Dec 10, 2020

Ellie White, Jr. passed December 10, 2020, at The Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado, Arkansas. 

Ellie was born July 3, 1960, in Chicago, IL to Ellie White and Lillian White. He was the second born out of five children. He leaves to cherish his memories a brother Emanuel White two sisters Ruth White and Joy Goldsby, one...

Jactavis "Jai" Rashaad Williams

Jactavis "Jai" Rashaad Williams

Dec 9, 2020

Jactavis Rashaad Williams also known as “Jai” was born to Rickey Williams and Latonya Washington on Jan. 3rd, 1996. He gave his life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

He loved sports and was known for his talent in playing basketball and football. He earned two championship football rings, one in which a very...

Baby Ashalei Brielle Diann Revels

Baby Ashalei Brielle Diann Revels

Nov 26, 2020

Ashalei Brielle Diann Revels was born November 10, 2020 to Alexia Revels and Damarcus Kenner 

She was a beautiful baby with beautiful hair.  She loved to be under her mom.  Ashalei was a goofy baby, but didn’t want anyone touching her.

She leaves to cherish her memories her mother Alexia Revels, father Damarcus Kenner, 4 brothers, her grandparent Raphael Payton...

Gloria Miller

Gloria Miller

Nov 26, 2020

Gloria Critton Miller was born April 30, 1958 in Emerson Arkansas to Ada Critton and the late Doyce Ray Critton Sr. Gloria married Dale Lee Miller on April 26, 1986 and kept the vows of “until death do us part.” She transitioned from her earthly body on November 26, 2020 at River Regional Medical Center in Vicksburg Mississippi.

Gloria was...