Obituaries

Vickie Rochia Cobb

Vickie Rochia Cobb

Jul 30, 2020

Sister Vickie Rochia Cobb was born September 11, 1961, in El Dorado AR, she was the daughter of Meurl and Tommy Lee Cobb. She departed this life on July 30, 2020, in Little Rock, AR. She was a member of New Beginnings Church of God and Christ. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1979’’

Vickie was proceeded in...

James "Pete" Earl Hall

James "Pete" Earl Hall

Jul 29, 2020

James Earl “Pete” Hall was born December 10, 1948, in Homer, Louisiana.  He was the oldest of eleven children born to Thomas “T.J.” Hall, Jr. and Lillie Mae Brim Hall.  He passed on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler, Texas.

Pete began his elementary education in Los Angeles, California, and later attended Watson...

Charlotte Michele Cole-Hall

Charlotte Michele Cole-Hall

Jul 23, 2020

Charlotte Michele Cole-Hall passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock at the age of 53.  She was the youngest child born to the union of Jimmy Reed, Jr. and Ruby Thigpen Reed on May 20, 1967, in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Charlotte was baptized at a young age at the St....

Doris Finley-Brice

Doris Finley-Brice

Jul 19, 2020

On July 16, 1958, Doris Finley-Brice was born to Agnes Pierce Finley and Cubie Finley, Sr. in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the 10th child born to this union.  

Doris was a graduate of El Dorado High School, Class of 1976. After high school, she continued her education as a social work major at Southern State College (SAU-Magnolia). She worked...

Eva Lois Eutsey

Eva Lois Eutsey

Jul 17, 2020

Eva Lois Eutsey was born August 1,1948 to Calvin Sims and Lizzie Sanders Sims and passed July 17, 2020 at the Seton Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas

Eva Eutsey was preceded in death by both of her parents and nine siblings; Jefferson, John Henry, Johnny, Calvin, Robert, Virginia, Catherine, Flossie, and Elgie.

She was a graduate of John Marshall...

Robert Earl Shelton

Robert Earl Shelton

Jul 17, 2020

On November 22, 1952, God blessed Harvey P. Shelton and Kally William – Shelton with a baby boy. They called him Robert Earl Shelton.

Robert accepted Christ at a very early age at Curry Chapel A.M.E. Robert later united with Shady Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Jimmy Miller.

He was a 1971 graduate of Strong High School...

Jeremy LaDerrick Crew

Jeremy LaDerrick Crew

Jul 17, 2020

 Brother Jeremy LaDerrick Crew was born September 13, 1988, to George E. Crew and Pamela Crew in El Dorado, AR. Jeremy grew up in the Three Creeks Community, a quiet humble little boy, who grew up to be a hardworking young man. Most people knew him as Jeremy, some knew him as Cornbread, “J”, Big boy, and J Moneyy, but...

Ricky Maurice Richardson

Ricky Maurice Richardson

Jul 12, 2020

Ricky Maurice Richardson was born at the Medical Center of South Arkansas on July 6, 1967, to the parents of Donn Allen and Vashti Massey Richardson. He left the city of El Dorado when he was three years old.

Ricky became a member of the Victory Church of El Dorado in 2010.

He attended North Shore Elementary School and Hull...

Jerry "J Hound" Ford

Jerry "J Hound" Ford

Jul 11, 2020

Jerry “J Hound” Ford was born on August 9, 1950, in El Dorado, AR to JC Ford and Dorothy Finely Ford. He accepted Christ at an early age, and he was a faithful member and greeter at Victory Church until his health failed him. He attended Washington High School until the 10th grade. He joined the United States Army on...

David Grayson Sr.

David Grayson Sr.

Jul 8, 2020

Brother David Grayson was born September 28, 1928, in Union Parish, to the late William Jay Grayson and Sally Bell Mayfield.  The Lord called him home to a place of peace and rest on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Courtyard Rehabilitation Center.

At a young age, he professed his faith to Christ and united with First Baptist Church where he...

Larry Donnell Cunningham

Larry Donnell Cunningham

Jul 4, 2020

Donnell Cunningham was born February 17, 1956, to Will and Odie Bell Cunningham. He was the oldest of the set of twins. He was called home on July 4, 2020. Bro. Donnell Cunningham confess Christ long ago and held on to his belief in the Savior. (Jesus the Christ). His favorite song (When trouble comes in my life call Jesus)....

Sylvester "O'Neal" Robinson

Sylvester "O'Neal" Robinson

Jul 2, 2020

Sylvester O’Neal Robinson was born April 23, 1964, in Dodge City, Arkansas to Ocie Robinson and Dorothy Lee Jacob.  At an early age, he became a member of the Union Arc Baptist Church Dodge City, AR where he attended.

Sylvester received his education in the Junction City School System. Sylvester was a hardworking man and spent most of his life...

Lonnie Earl Hicks

Lonnie Earl Hicks

Jun 28, 2020

Bro.‌ ‌Lonnie‌ ‌Earl‌ ‌Hicks‌ ‌was‌ ‌born‌ ‌into‌ ‌this‌ ‌life‌ ‌on‌ ‌May‌ ‌15,‌ ‌1950,‌ ‌and‌ ‌entered‌ ‌into‌ ‌his‌ ‌eternal‌ ‌rest‌ ‌on‌ ‌Sunday,‌ ‌June‌ ‌28,‌ ‌2020.‌  ‌He‌ ‌was‌ ‌preceded‌ ‌in‌ ‌death‌ ‌by‌ ‌his‌ ‌mother,‌ ‌Ms.‌ ‌Frances‌ ‌E.‌ ‌Hicks‌ ‌, and‌ ‌his‌ ‌father,‌ ‌Mr.‌ ‌Alvin‌ ‌Moody;‌ ‌a‌ ‌sister,‌ ‌Alberta‌ ‌Sims;‌ ‌two‌ ‌brothers;‌ ‌James‌ ‌Moody‌ ‌and‌ ‌Johnny‌ ‌

Carol‌ ‌Moody.‌ ‌

At‌ ‌an‌ ‌early‌...

Clarence “Bubba” Wilbert Rodgers Jr.

Clarence “Bubba” Wilbert Rodgers Jr.

Jun 25, 2020

Clarence Wilbert Rodgers, Jr., formerly of Conway, AR; currently of Strong, AR; transitioned from this world on Thursday, June 25, 2020, to join the love of his life of thirty-three years— predeceased wife Ella Renee Stephens Rodgers.     Clarence was the first born and delight of his predeceased parents Clarence (Bud) Wilbert Rodgers and Claudia Faye Thigpen-Rodgers’ blended family. He...

Theresa "Ree Ree" Thomas

Theresa "Ree Ree" Thomas

Jun 23, 2020

Theresa R. Thomas was born January 25, 1966, to the late Earshilean Thomas and Bill White.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one nephew, Litron Q, Morgon.

At an early age, she attended Bosemon School for several years until they relocated to Champagnolle Landing, her teacher was Reginald Burns, he enjoyed teaching “Ree Ree” until her health...

Xavier Quamonne Thrower

Xavier Quamonne Thrower

Jun 14, 2020

On February 1, 1994, a handsome son was born to George Thrower & Ka-ia Billings. 

At a very early age, Xavier accepted Christ as His Savior and united with the Beulah Grove Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, under the leadership of Rev. Luther Harris.  He attended El Dorado High School through the tenth grade and later transferred to Parkers...

Calvin Luther Washington

Calvin Luther Washington

Jun 12, 2020

Calvin Luther Washington was born August 29, 1962, in Monroe, La, the son of the late Luther Willis Washington and Mildred Lee Washington Ford. He confessed his hope in Christ at Liberty Faith Church of God in Christ, in Pine Bluff, AR on December 31, 2018, he was a 1981 graduate of El Dorado High School. He enjoyed his life...

Caleb Jalee'l Chambers

Caleb Jalee'l Chambers

May 31, 2020

On February 12, 2003, a handsome son was born to Darrough and Kaytrena Chambers.  

At a very early age, Caleb accepted Christ as His Savior and united with the Wesson Street Church of God In Christ in El Dorado, Arkansas under the leadership of Superintendent Lennie Clemons, Jr. He attended church every Sunday with his “Granny Marsha” who was his...

Roy Mitchell

Roy Mitchell

May 31, 2020

Roy E. Mitchell was born on December 15, 1950, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Fannie Lee Thompson and Calvin Mitchell.

Deacon Roy Mitchell departed this life on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Cornerstone Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Bertha Mitchell, two...

Charlotte Ann Hayes

Charlotte Ann Hayes

May 31, 2020

Charlotte Ann Levingston Hayes was born September 9, 1959, to the late Mary Ann Kimble and Ray Levingston. She was raised by the late Rev. Oliver Easter Sr. and Mary Ann Kimble Easter. Charlotte was the oldest of her family and made sure everyone was well at all times. Charlotte accepted Christ at an early age and joined New Bethel...