Obituaries

Carolyn Wade

Carolyn Wade

Nov 5, 2025

Carolyn Jean Wade was born Mary Grace on June 12, 1953, to Charles Williams and Mittie Jones Williams. She attended Rosenwall School in Junction City, Arkansas. Carolyn confessed her faith in Christ and grew up in New Hope CME Church, where she became an usher.

Carolyn Jean Wade was united in holy matrimony to Feliz Wade III, and to this...

Charles Moore

Charles Moore

Nov 4, 2025

Charles Edward Moore was born in Urbana, AR, to the late Rev. John Acie & Roseanna Moore.

Charles was a long-term resident at the Benton, Arkansas, Medical Facility. He became a resident at Oak Ridge Nursing Facility in El Dorado, Arkansas, for several years, and he resided at Pine Bluff Transitional Care until his death.

Preceding Charles in death: his parents, Rev....

Kathryn Brown

Kathryn Brown

Oct 28, 2025

Kathy was born on February 9, 1955, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Ned and Shirley Humble, formerly of Parkers Chapel. She was a member of the El Dorado High School graduating class of 1973. Kathy continued her education at Louisiana Tech University, where she earned both her Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees. She worked for many years as a Crude Oil...

Van Edmondson

Van Edmondson

Oct 26, 2025

On December 29, 1953, Van Ora was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, a joyful addition to his family. Known affectionately by his CB handles "Mean Machine" and "Twelve Eleven," Van's nicknames reflected his love for the open road and his lifelong passion for truck driving.

Van grew up in El Dorado, where he enjoyed an active childhood filled with fishing,...

Michael Barrette

Michael Barrette

Oct 25, 2025

Michael Timothy Barrette, 56, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital. Born on December 8, 1968, in Altus, Oklahoma, Mike was a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather who brought joy to all who knew him.He was the son of Johnny Jay Barrette and Elaine Kirby. Mike was an extraordinary man...

Dorothy Burns

Dorothy Burns

Oct 18, 2025

On May 6, 1961, Dorothy Barnes Burns and J.T. Burns welcomed their third child, Dorothy Mae Burns, into the world.

She attended Smith School in Norphlet for her first two years of school. She began 3rd grade at Norphlet Public Schools and graduated in 1980. After high school, she went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and lived there for a few years. She...

Reginald Caver

Reginald Caver

Oct 11, 2025

Reginald Lamar Caver, age 67, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on October 11, 2025, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1958, to the late Willie and Bobbie Jean Ruffin Caver in El Dorado, Arkansas.

He joined Holy Redeemer Catholic Church as a child and later, in his adult years,...

Marilyn Wade

Marilyn Wade

Oct 9, 2025

Marilyn Cunningham Wade was born April 25, 1960, to Odie Bell Cunningham in Eldorado, Arkansas. Zack Modest raised her as a child. She was educated in Eldorado Schools and graduated in 1978. After graduation, she enlisted in the United States Army and served for a short period of time. She married James Clark in Minden, LA, for a period of...

Tequila Smith

Tequila Smith

Oct 9, 2025

Tequila Smith was born June 16, 1958, in Eldorado, Arkansas, to Lewis C and Emma Jean Cooper. Tequila shared a special bond with her grandparents, Jewel and Evelyn Hawthrone. Tequila graduated from Eldorado High School in 1976. She attended Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, and graduated with her bachelor's degree from SAU in Magnolia, AR. She was a member...

Anderson Miller

Anderson Miller

Oct 7, 2025

Anderson Miller was born May 18, 1926, to Pete Miller Sr. & Georgia Ann Moore Miller in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was a father to four generations of grandchildren and a good friend to everyone who knew him. On October 7, 2025, God called him home.

He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He worked as a logger, J.M....

Valerie Cook

Valerie Cook

Oct 4, 2025

With deep sorrow and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Valerie Marie Powell-Cook, who departed this life on October 4, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by loved ones, and born August 28, 1958, to Richard Powell, Sr., and Helen Cannon Steward.

Valerie was a devoted mother, a beloved sister, a proud grandmother, and a loyal friend....

Mamie Rainwater

Mamie Rainwater

Oct 3, 2025

We are saddened to share that Mamie Rainwater passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born Mamie Lee County to the parentage of Henry County Sr., and Sadie County (both preceding her in death) on October 15, 1953, in Montgomery, Louisiana.

Throughout her life, she was known for her kindness, quiet strength, and deep...

Glynn Morris

Glynn Morris

Sep 25, 2025

Glynn Marcus Morris passed away on September 25, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at Baptist Health Hospital. He was born on March 23, 1955, in Junction City, Arkansas.

A proud graduate of Junction City High School, Class of 1972, Glynn carried the spirit of his hometown with him throughout his life. He represented the Dragons everywhere he went. Known to...

Talithea McHenry

Talithea McHenry

Sep 25, 2025

Sister Talithea Arlette McHenry, daughter of Sister DeWanda J. McHenry and the late Brother Ralph McHenry, was born April 7, 1981, in El Paso, Texas. Talithea attended El Dorado schools and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1999. She achieved her Bachelor of Science degree in the Department of Human Resources at Henderson State University in 2003. While attending...

Vickie Ford

Vickie Ford

Sep 24, 2025

Vickie Sue Malone Ford was born on March 6, 1959, in El Dorado, Arkansas, at Warner Brown Hospital to the late Willie Jack Malone and Bessie Brice-Malone.

Vickie leaves to cherish her memories her son William Ford.

On Thursday, September 24, 2025, Vickie passed away. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior, where she will be eternally united with...

Betty Hayes

Betty Hayes

Sep 22, 2025

Mrs. Betty Joe Hayes was born on December 14,1951, in Ruston, Louisiana, to the union of Earnest Carroll and Gertha Carroll. Her mother, father, and two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.

Betty Hayes leaves to cherish her memories to her husband, Cleotha Hayes. Three daughters Diana Diaz (Javier), Elisha Hayes (Robert) Amanda Landeros- Hermelindo, two sons, Fredrick Hayes...

Willie Johnson

Willie Johnson

Sep 21, 2025

Willie served 6 years in the U.S. Army. Willie was a longtime native of Junction City Arkansas.

Willie wasn't a stranger to anyone he always had a lot of Joy! He will be missed by many, to know Willie you would love Willie.

Willie is preceded in death in death by his father Willie Fred Johnson and his mother Sara Lou Johnson...

De'Monte King

De'Monte King

Sep 16, 2025

De'Monte Lamar King was born on January 27, 1984, at Warner Brown Hospital in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Carlton and Sherry King. He began his education at Huttig, AR School District, attending through the tenth grade. De'Monte earned his G.E.D. from Capitol High School online in 2011.

Professionally, De'Monte began working at Pilgrim's Pride in 2002, first in the Sanitation...

Evelyn Oguin

Evelyn Oguin

Sep 14, 2025

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. II Timothy 4: 7-8

Evelyn...

Melody Meeks

Melody Meeks

Sep 13, 2025

Melody Crystal Meeks AKA "Mel" or "Nae Nae" was born on April 5th of 1977 in Seaside, CA to Kathlyn Hunter Meeks and Vernon Meeks Jr. Sadly, on September 13,2025, she passed away!

At an early age, she began attending the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, where she would often go with her mother and sisters. As an adult, she...