Obituaries

Billy Tatum

Billy Tatum

Nov 25, 2020

Billy Tatum was born on February 8, 1982, in Killeen, TX, to Billy Tatum and Maxine Lewis.

Billy graduated from El Dorado High School in 2001. He started his career as a Line Technician working for Pilgrim Pride in El Dorado, Arkansas, and went to work for Foster Farms in Farmerville, Louisiana.At an early age, he professed his faith in...

Ashley Bell

Ashley Bell

Nov 21, 2020

Ashley Marie Glover Bell was born June 7, 1993, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Jawannia Bell and the late James Glover. Ashley departed this life early Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, at UAMS Little Rock, AR.

She accepted Christ at an early age with Union Mission Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR. Ashley attended El Dorado...

Rodell Walker

Rodell Walker

Nov 19, 2020

Rodell Walker was born April 3, 1947, in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was the son of Hubert and Selma Walker and was affectionately known by his family as “Big Man.” He was born the eldest twin and his twin’s name is Odell Walker, nicknamed “Lil Man.”

Rodell graduated from Washington High School in 1966 and joined the US Air Force...

Lucy Mae Dunwood

Lucy Mae Dunwood

Nov 14, 2020

Sister Lucy M. Dunwood was the firstborn to the late AC and Viola Nunley Palmer.

At an early age, she united with Salem Missionary Baptist Church, and as the family moved to the Mt. Willie Community, she united with the Mt. Wilie Baptist Church. She then married John Henry Blunt, and out of this union, one child, Jennie Blunt was...

Decenda Terry

Decenda Terry

Nov 8, 2020

Decenda Terry, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, wife, and friend, passed away on November 8th, 2020, in North Little Rock, AR.

Decenda was born on January 24th, 1950, in Bernice, Louisiana, to the union of Floydell and Violet Williams.

 Decenda graduated from Westside High School in Lillie, Louisiana, in 1968. Soon after earning her degree, she began her career...

David Lee Sapp

David Lee Sapp

Nov 7, 2020

David Lee Sapp was born on May 14, 1965, to the late Grady Wade George & Claudine Sapp in Shreveport, LA. He grew up as a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church until he became ill.

David Lee Sapp graduated from Junction City High School. David departed this life on November 7, 2020. David loved fishing and working.

David was...

Luevada Tubbs

Luevada Tubbs

Nov 6, 2020

A Time To Be Born

Luevada Tubbs was born on February 8, 1947, in El Dorado, AR, to the late Wilbert Tubbs, Sr, and Annie Bell Davis Tubbs.

A Time To Build

Luevada retired from Con Agra after being employed for over 35 years. Luevada accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church....

Baby Ray Robinson

Baby Ray Robinson

Nov 2, 2020

On Monday, November 2, 2020, God summoned for his angel Baby Ray Robinson to come home to the place that he had prepared in his heavenly kingdom. Baby Ray was born on March 1, 1938, to the union of Oliver and Donnie Washington Robinson in the Bethlehem community of El Dorado, Arkansas. He was raised in a Christine home and...

Annette "Susan" Johnson

Annette "Susan" Johnson

Oct 31, 2020

Annette Johnson, fondly known as “Susan” returned to her heavenly home on October 31, 2020.

Annette “Susan” Johnson was born to the late Hatti Booker and Nelson Biggs on March 23, 1960. She was raised in love by Effie Walker.

 She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Lisbon). She later became a...

Prophetess Stephanie “Nancy” Aaron-Harris

Prophetess Stephanie “Nancy” Aaron-Harris

Oct 26, 2020

Prophetess Stephanie Aaron-Harris (Nancy), age 49, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Nash UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount, NC.

Stephanie was born in El Dorado, Ar January 15, 1971, to RC Aaron and Shirlene Berry. Stephanie married Clennon Harris of Little Rock, Ar.

She was employed with Wells Fargo operations center of Raleigh, NC as an Account...

Donnie Brown

Donnie Brown

Oct 25, 2020

A time to be born

Donnie Lee Brown was born on April 8, 1926, in Dumas City, Arkansas, to the late Willis Brown and Mattie Williams Roberson.

A time to build

Donnie retired from Monsanto/El Dorado Chemical after being employed for 35 years. He served in the United States Navy from May 31, 1944, to July 16, 1946. Donnie Accepted...

Ruthie Lee Hamilton

Ruthie Lee Hamilton

Oct 16, 2020

Ruthie Lee Hamilton was born February 26, 1946, in Homer, La to the late Allen Andrews and Louise Walker. Ruthie departed this life on October 16, 2020, at the Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR.

She attended Mayfield High School in Homer, La.

She accepted Christ at an early age, and she attended New Hope Baptist Church in Homer,...

Carolyn Jefferson

Carolyn Jefferson

Oct 15, 2020

Sister Carolyn G. Jefferson was born on Aug 27, 1958, in Marion, La to Deacon Perry and Sis. Katie Billings Jefferson.

She departed this life on Thurs. Oct 15, 2020.

At an early age, she united with the Starlight Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Eld. L.C. Cooks. She later united with the Sunlight Church of God...

Parnell Jackson

Parnell Jackson

Oct 13, 2020

Parnell was born June 24, 1930, to Mary Bridgmon & Ed Jackson in Dermott, AR. Parnell answered his name being called on October 13, 2020.

Parnell accepted Christ at an early age and he was a member of Davis Memorial (Crossett) Parnell was in the Logging business.  Parnell was married to Johnnie Mae Bridgmon-Jackson and during this union, thirteen children...

Alvin Armstrong

Alvin Armstrong

Oct 12, 2020

Alvin Armstrong was born January 2,1953, to the union of Vera Dawson Armstrong and Lura Armstrong. He gained his wings on October 12, 2020. Alvin attended school in Louisiana and Cleveland, Ohio. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. John Baptist Church. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio with his mother in 1963. He then...

Charlene "CC" Ross

Charlene "CC" Ross

Oct 12, 2020

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. ~ 2 Timothy 4:6-7  

 

The Lord graced this earth with an amazing encourager, Charlene Ross, born in El Dorado, AR on December 17, 1962, to her...

Linda Gail Williams

Linda Gail Williams

Oct 9, 2020

Linda Williams was born August 1, 1949, to Clayburn and Jessie Reed in El Dorado, Arkansas.  She departed this life on Friday, October 9, 2020, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She confessed a belief in Christ at an early age and united with St. James Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas.  While living in Little Rock, she joined St. John Missionary...

Shirley Ann Waller

Shirley Ann Waller

Oct 5, 2020

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

 

Shirley Ann Waller was born May 25, 1947, in El Dorado, AR, to the late Major Bluford Jr., and...

Fern Benson

Fern Benson

Oct 5, 2020

Fern Redden–Benson was born February 26, 1944, in Marion, La to Rev. Aubrey Redden and Sis. Essieleen Redden. Fern departed this life on October 5, 2020, at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR.

She accepted Christ at an early age and united with St. Andrew A.M.E. in Huttig. Fern was a retiree of Securities for numerous years.

She was...

Diangles Thompson

Diangles Thompson

Oct 5, 2020

Diangles was born September 21, 1959, in Norphlet, AR to the late Lunetta Joe Reynolds. She graduated from Norphlet High School in 1977.

She leaves to cherish her memory two sisters Cathy Phillips of Las Vegas, NV and Terry McMiller (Jessie) of Nacogdoches, TX; Two brothers Louis Reynolds Jr. (Tori) of El Dorado, AR and Calvin Reynolds of Norphlet, AR,...