Obituaries
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...
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...
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