Obituaries
Malik Omar Boone
Mar 28, 2020
Malik Omar Boone was born April 2, 1999, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Sharon Johnson-Samuel and Timothy X. Boone.
He transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, March 28, 2020.
Malik accepted Christ at an early age at Willow Grove Baptist Church under the direction of Pastor Doyle McGhee, Sr., where he loved being a part of the youth department....
Alex "AJ" Montez Hicks
Mar 21, 2020
Alex Montez Hicks JR. “AJ” born Feb 11, 2002, in El Dorado, AR, to Alex and Laquitica Hicks. He transitioned from this earthly life Saturday, March 21, 2020.
“AJ” accepted Christ on Feb 7, 2016, at Beulah Grove Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. Luther Harris. “AJ” was an active choir member and loved being a part of the...
Xavious "Bubba" Sanquez Henry
Mar 21, 2020
Xavious Sanquez Henry “Bubba” better known in Salem as Tattoo, was born on January 3, 1990, in El Dorado, AR to Sheila Buggs and Charles Henry.
Xavious united with Salem Baptist Church at a young age. Xavious attended El Dorado High School where he was a member of JROTC, a track member, and played on the Football team. He graduated...
Alex Gusby
Mar 20, 2020
Alex was born July 15, 1959, to Flossie Owens and the late Alex Owens. Alex Attended ElDorado High School and Graduated in 1977.
Alex loved the lord and started going to church at a young age. For over 40 years he was a faithful and loyal member of the Miles Memorial COGIC where he served as an Usher, he loved to...
Jerry D. Gordon
Mar 18, 2020
On September 9, 1955, Jerry was born to the late Tommy Gordon and Essie Lee Frazier Gordon in Camden, AR. Jerry was number eight of twelve siblings, so as you can imagine he grew up in a home full of loud and fun pranks, chores, and sibling rivalry. But most importantly he grew up in a home full of undeniable...
Queen Ester Williams
Mar 17, 2020
Queen Ester Williams was born on April 15, 1920, in Three Creeks, Arkansas, to Sarah Reed-Davenport and Richard Davenport. Queen Ester married her childhood sweetheart in 1939, the late Jerry Bose “JB” Williams, and to their union, 5 children were born. Ester and her late husband moved their family to Detroit, MI after he was honorably discharged from the United...
Antonio Miquiel Benton
Mar 14, 2020
Antonio was born March 16, 1976, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Theodis Benton and Dottie Payne Benton. He departed this life on March 14, 2020, at Magnolia Hospital. Antonio attended El Dorado Public School in El Dorado, Arkansas and graduated in 1994.
He attended Southern Arkansas Tech for two years in Camden, Arkansas receiving a degree in Drafting. Antonio was...
Benny Jean Bradley
Mar 13, 2020
Bennie Jean Bradley, the daughter of William Jackson and Bertha Jackson, was born on July 8, 1934, in Rosston, Arkansas. She departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020, at her home. She was baptized at an early age in Rosston, Arkansas, she was united in marriage in 1954 to Cleveland Bradley, out of the union 7 children were born.
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Elgie R. Sims Sr.
Mar 7, 2020
Elgie R. Sims, Sr. was born August 2, 1942, the youngest son of Carvin and Lizzie Sims (Harris). Despite losing his father at an early age, he lived by and set standards for himself based on the values, standards and work ethic set by his father, standards, and values he lived by every day of his life. His mother made...
Anthony McEntire
Mar 2, 2020
Anthony was born on June 14, 2005, in Camden, Arkansas to Misty Foster and John Allen McEntire. Anthony loved playing his PlayStation 4 Fortnite, Skateboarding, and spending time with his brothers and friends. Anthony will be greatly missed by a great many people. He had a smile that would light up a room and a sweet spirit.Anthony is survived by...
James "Porter" Moore
Mar 1, 2020
James W. Moore was born on August 1, 1943, in Urbana, AR. At an early age, he joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He worked at Anthony Forrest for over 40 years until his retirement. He did carpentering until his health began to fail.
Proceeding him in death, Essie Lee Phillips-Moore (Wife), Elisha (Beanie) Moore- Hicks (Daughter), Rev. John Acie Moore...
Betty Ann Mims
Feb 29, 2020
Betty Ann Peterson Mims passed in her home on February 29, 2020 in Camden, AR due to complications following her health at the blessed age of 79.
Betty was born on May 21, 1940 in Homer, Louisiana to Clotil Porter and Jake Peterson. She attended St. John School in Homer and later moved to Camden, Arkansas where she worked as...
Tressie Smart
Feb 24, 2020
Sister Tressie was born June 25, 1951, to the late Dan and Pankie Thurman in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the fifth of seven siblings. She attended Washington High School and furthered her Education at the oil Belt Vo-Tech where she received her CNA license.
Tressie accepted the Lord as her savior at a very early age. She united with...
Jewel "Juice" Wayne Pearson
Feb 16, 2020
Jewel Wayne Pearson born November 4, 1950, to Burl Pearson and Gertie Mae Clark Pearson in Cleveland Ohio, but he lived a majority of his life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jewel departed his earthly home on February 16, 2020.
He worked for Miller Brewer for many years. He was a member of New Mt. Union Baptist Church in Junction City, AR....
Mary Ann Eutsey
Feb 16, 2020
Mary Ann was born on December 25, 1953, to Willie Mayweather and Mandy Williams – Mayweather of the Mt. Willie Community. Mary Ann Eutsey joined the Mt. Willie Baptist Church of the Mt. Willie Community in El Dorado, Arkansas and remained there until her death. She departed this life on February 16, 2020, at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Van Samuel
Feb 15, 2020
Mr. Van Lee Samuel passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR. He was born January 1, 1938, to the union of Hamp Samuel and Emily Aaron Samuel, and was the fourth of five children. He married the love of his life Rosie McAlphin on November 26, 1958, to this union two children...
Lawrence (Ghost) Butler
Feb 12, 2020
Lawrence “Ghost” Butler, Jr., 66, died Feb. 12, 2020, at Oak Ridge Nursing home in El Dorado following a short illness. Born August 7, 1953, in Camden, Arkansas, he was the third of six children of the late Lawrence Butler, Sr., and Lottie Lee Butler.
Lawrence attended Lincoln High School in Camden, where at an early age he became a...
James Earl Lewis
Feb 11, 2020
James Earl Lewis was born on December 18, 1955, in El Dorado, Arkansas, and grew up in Camden, Arkansas, where he attended school. As a young man, he later moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he resided until he gained his wings. He loved boxing, music, and playing the drums. His family and friends will miss his infectious smile and...
Rodney Jabriel Hart
Jan 30, 2020
Rodney Jabriel Hart Sr. was born February 12, 1983, to Donald James Hart and Marilyn Hart Bowens. He accepted Christ at an early age, where he united with Evergreen Baptist Church. On January 30, 2020, he transitioned to his final resting place. He united with his grandparents, Jimmie and Viola Hart, and his oldest brother Donald James (Peach) Hart Jr.
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Marchella Modica-Champion
Jan 28, 2020
Marchella De’Ora Modica-Champion, Also known as, Chelz Chelz, Footie, and Bull was born on October 9, 1997, to Marilyn Ann Champion and Lonnie McVicker in El Dorado, AR. At an early age, she joined the Starlight Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor R.M. Johnson. She was a member of the choir and youth ministry. She was a cashier at...
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