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John Mitchell
Dec 11, 2023
John P. Mitchell passed away on Dec. 11, 2023, in Eldorado, Arkansas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Beatrice Walker Mitchell and Robert E. Mitchell. After the passing of his mother, he and his brother(Robert E. Mitchell) went to live in Mount Holly, Arkansas, with their Aunt Robbie and Uncle Joe Thomas. John Mitchell was commissioned as...
Dedrick Briggs
Nov 26, 2023
Dedrick "Wayne" Briggs was born on March 22, 1967, at South Ruislip Airforce Base in England, United Kingdom, to Arthur Ray and Shirl L. Briggs. Wayne, surrounded by love, passed away on November 26th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Kenneth Ray Trotter and Arvetine Briggs-Curley.
Wayne was raised in Gosnell, AR, where...
Gregory Carter
Nov 8, 2023
Gregory Mark Carter Sr. was born on July 9, 1960, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Vennie J. Carter and Linda Carter. His family moved to Magnolia, Arkansas, during his early years, where he attended school and graduated from Magnolia Senior High School in 1979.
Gregory accepted the Lord and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church in 2020, right in the...
James Bullock
Nov 4, 2023
James Reginald Bullock, Affectionately known as "1 can," was born in Summerfield, LA, to the late O'Dell and Lola Bullock on August 7, 1942. He was one of seven children born into this union.
Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, Melvin, Melton, and Ronald, and his niece, who was raised like a sister, Marianetia Bullock-Jones.
Reginald accepted...
Edward Phillips
Nov 2, 2023
Edward Earl Phillips was joyfully known by his family as "Baby" and "Pee-Wee" by his friends. "Baby" was supposed to be the last child born of Pearl and David Phillips on February 3rd, 1955, in El Dorado, Arkansas, but God had other plans.... Three more children were born after [ Gracie, Barbara, and Maurice]. "Baby /Pee-Wee" departed his earthly vessel...
Juanita Brown
Oct 25, 2023
On January 6, 1941, God blessed us with Juanita Brown of El Dorado, AR to the late Johnnie & Corine Adams.
As a believer of in the word of GOD, Juanita became a member of First Baptist Church and matriculated to Greater Paradise Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. E.A Porchia.
Because she loved her community so...
Susie Pierce-Cutter
Oct 22, 2023
Susie A. Pierce-Cutter was born in Smackover, AR., on January 10, 1949, to Ophelia and Edward Pierce Sr. She transitioned from this life on October 22, 2023, at WellStar Hospital in Douglasville, GA. Susie was a certified nurses assistant for Smackover Nursing Home and Oak Ridge Nursing Home for many years.
Susie united into Holy Matrimony to Wallace James Cutter...
Flossie McPhearson
Oct 21, 2023
Flossie McPhearson was born November 18, 1934, in Junction City, Arkansas, to Prentis and Rietha Johnson, and she was 1 of 7 children.
At an early age, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and joined the Sweet Home Baptist Church in Smackover, Arkansas. Flossie attended the Smackover Training School. She relocated to San Jose, California, to be closer...
Larry Donnell Clark
Oct 19, 2023
Larry Donnell Clark was born June 10, 1957, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to J.B. Clark and Pearlean Coleman. Larry Clark attended El Dorado Public School and was a hard worker. At an early age, he accepted the Lord as his savior. Larry spoke about Christ often despite his struggles in life. He loved the Lord and would always thank him...
Norvell Ford- Lewis
Oct 17, 2023
A Time to be Born: Winter was the season: On December 21, 1936, Norvell Ford Lewis was born to Robert Ford and Shirley Evan Goodwin.
A Time to Change: She united with Saint Mark Baptist Church early in life.
A Time to work: She attended school in El Dorado and worked several housekeeping jobs in Camden, Arkansas, after which time...
Willis Grayes
Oct 12, 2023
Bro. Willis Grayes was born in Huttig, Arkansas, to the late John T. Grayes and Lucy Atkins Grayes-James on June 20, 1946. He was one of ten children born to this union.
Willis graduated from Gardner High School in Strong, Arkansas, in May 1966. After graduation, he worked for Georgia Pacific in Crossett, Arkansas, for a short period of time...
Linda Brown
Oct 9, 2023
Linda Denise Jones Brown was born April 9, 1960, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Joe C. and Ruth V. Loudd Jones. She passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.
At an early age, Linda joined Evergreen Baptist Church. Linda completed her high school education at El Dorado High School. After high school, she studied General Business at South Arkansas Community...
Carolyn Brice
Oct 9, 2023
Carolyn Annette Henry Brice departed this life Monday, October 9, 2023, in her home surrounded by the love and energy of her Lord and Savior and her caring and devoted friends and family near and far. She was the youngest of three children born to Zola Warren Henry on February 19, 1962, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was predeceased...
Shawn Samuels
Oct 7, 2023
Shawn Derail Samuels was born on August 29, 1990, to Ray Charles Samuels and the late Linda (Miller) Samuels. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, God's heavenly Angels came and picked another one of his beautiful flowers.
He was born in San Diego, CA, and moved to El Dorado, AR August 2023; he resided in Dallas, TX, with his wife and...
Cleothis Jamerson Jr.
Oct 6, 2023
On September 20, 1965, Cleothis Jamerson Jr. was born to EvaNell Buggs and Cleotha Jamerson.
Cleo joined First St. James at a young age, where he was taught about the love of God and family values. In his adult years, Cleo united with Evergreen Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Eddie Yarbrough. He was ordained deacon, usher,...
Myrtis Kirk
Oct 4, 2023
Myrtis (Battle) Kirk affectionately known by her children, family, and friends as Mama Myrt was born July 4, 1937, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Clifford Battle and Ossie Autry. Myrtis departed her earthly home on October 4, 2023.
Myrtis accepted the Lord as her personal savior at an early age when she united First Baptist Church-Cordell of El...
Clarieth Lumsey
Sep 28, 2023
Clarieth White Lumsey was born August 21, 1936, the sixth child to the union of Ed Daniels and Lucy Ward Daniels. She married Gilly Lumsey, and one child was born to this union, Larry Donell Lumsey.
Clarieth worked many jobs; she worked in private home care and nursing homes and later retired from Warner Brown Hospital.Clarieth was preceded in death...
Christine Allen
Sep 26, 2023
The life of Christine Virginia Allen began on November 13, 1932, in Smackover, Arkansas, with her birth to the late Charley and Octie Tatum Goodwin. She was the oldest of four children. Her three siblings, Charlie Austin Goodwin, Hamp Smead Goodwin, and Hoover (Ham) Goodwin, preceded her in death. Christine accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life and...
Shirley Tatum
Sep 20, 2023
Shirley Lolita Tatum, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, transitioned to her heavenly home on September 20, 2023. She was born on March 1, 1955, to the late Robert and Bonnie Jean Bartnett in Laurel, Mississippi. She graduated in 1973 from Yates High School in Houston, TX. After graduation, she moved to El Dorado, AR, where she was blessed to...
Jerry Cowser
Sep 18, 2023
Jerry "Jake " Wayne Cowser was born on February 4, 1956, to the late Thelma Davis- Harris and the late T. Cowser in the Three Creeks community. He was called home from this life on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Chi St. Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. He became a member of Union Arc Baptist Church and served his years...
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