Obituaries
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...
Thelma Woods
Jan 28, 2020
Remembering Thelma Woods
Thelma Jean Woods was born on March 12th, 1941, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Rufus Woods Sr. and the Late Mrytle Coggins-Woods.
Thelma gave her life to Jesus Christ at a young age while attending Olive Branch Baptist Church. She was very adamant about her work for the Lord and taught...
Inelma Dixon
Jan 26, 2020
Philippians 6-9 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything...
Wanda Flannigan
Jan 26, 2020
Sister Wanda June Flannigan, 62 of Camden, transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, January 26, 2020, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff.
Sis. Wanda was born in Forrest City, AR, on October 7, 1957, the daughter of James and Precious P.L. Pritchett. Wanda was raised in a home full of love and structure....
Verda Mae Traylor
Jan 22, 2020
Sis. Verda M. Traylor, called Momma Dear by her family was born July 7, 1936, to Arlo and Thelma Taylor in Calion, Arkansas. She graduated at the age of sixteen from Smith High school, she begins taking piano lessons at an early age and mastered it! She joined Willow Grove Missionary Baptist Church as a young child. She began playing...
Melvin (Melbo) Carter
Jan 20, 2020
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Melvin “Melbo Goat” Carter was born to Merle Lee Carter on July 17, 1957, in Junction City, La.
He was preceded in death by his Mother and brothers Louis and McArthur Carter.
Melvin...
Juanita Matthews
Jan 18, 2020
On March 2, 1924, in the small village of Lisbon, Louisiana, a young couple, Jeff and Savannah Matthews welcomed their third child into their growing family. They named her Juanita Matthews. She was named after a ship. Juanita did not have a middle name, so she took the middle name “Lucille” after she finished high school because she always wanted...
Rev. James L. Shutes
Jan 15, 2020
Born on November 5, 1956, in Eldorado, Arkansas. The son of Carl Shutes, Rosie bell Shutes & Ovell Shutes. James graduated from El Dorado High School in 1975. He worked at Prescolite for 27 years until he retired. He began work at Georgia Pacific where he also retired.
He was called to preach in 1983 and was ordained under Rev....
Clay Farris Jr.
Jan 14, 2020
Clay was born in El Dorado, AR, February 11, 1955, to the late Clay Farris Sr. and Stella Elmore Farris.He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brothers, James Farris and Robert Lee Farris, and his nephew whom he called little brother Oree McAlphin Jr.He was a member of Bouldware Temple Church of God In Christ. Clay had...
Carrie James
Jan 3, 2020
Carrie was born September 16, 1939, in Arcadia, La to Claudia Sanders. She was baptized at an early age at Jerusalem Quin Church in Calion, AR. She was called home Friday, January 3, 2020. She was united in marriage to Robert James Jr on November 24, 1971. To this union, they had 6 children. Bobby (Latorra) James, Michelle (Eric) Stanley,...
Ola Beatrice Matthews
Jan 2, 2020
Ola Beatrice Matthews of El Dorado, AR, transcended this earthly life on Thursday, January 2nd, 2020 at the age of 85 years old. After a short battle with lung cancer and other ailments, God released her from all pain and suffering. She had recently declared, “Life is fair, God is good and I am ready to see Him.”Ola B. was...
Helen Ruth Malone
Dec 30, 2019
On the morning of December 30th, 2019, Helen Ruth Phillips Malone passed away peacefully at the Central Veterans Hospital in Little Rock with family by her side. Helen was 66 years old.
Helen was born November 6th, 1953, in the Mt. Willie Community to Luther E. and Felix Phillips; she was the third oldest of six children.
Helen is a...
Baby LaTrell Larry Baltimore Jr.
Dec 27, 2019
Baby LaTrell Larry Baltimore Jr –born on December 26, 2019 returned home to be with our Father in Heaven on Dec 27, 2019, Our Little Angel, will always be a precious gift and memory.
Left to mourn his passing are his parents Jadaija Bailey and LaTrell Baltimore Sr; one sister, Emeri Baltimore of Frisco, TX; maternal grandparents, Stephanie Lewis of...
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