Obituaries

Nawanda R. Smith-Woods

Nawanda R. Smith-Woods

Sep 17, 2019

Nawanda R. Smith was born July 25, 1963, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Johnny Smith and Fern Redden-Benson. Nawanda departed this life on September 17, 2019, at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado, AR.

She was a 1981 graduate of Marion High School and received her Master’s degree from Northeast Louisiana University as a licensed Social Worker.

She accepted Christ...

Rose Atkins

Rose Atkins

Sep 15, 2019

Rosemary was born on July 5, 1957, to Eula Mae and Curtis Carter in El Dorado, Arkansas

Rose attended and graduated El Dorado Schools. She was happily married to John Atkins for 18 years. She was a faithful member of New Eastside Baptist Church in El Dorado Arkansas

Rose was processed in death by her parents; Eula Mae and Curtis...

Eddie Beatrice Harris

Eddie Beatrice Harris

Sep 13, 2019

Eddie B. Frazier Harris was born in El Dorado, AR on July 13, 1935, to Eddie and Beadie Brock Frazier.

Mrs. Eddie was united in holy matrimony to Jessie George Sr. who preceded her in death. Later in life, she gave her hand in marriage to Mr. Hester Ray Harris.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hester Ray...

Carolyn Samuel

Carolyn Samuel

Sep 13, 2019

Carolyn Ann Samuel was born to Van and Rosie Lee Samuel on November 6, 1962, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was a graduate from Henderson State University with a Bachelors in Science. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She worked for the Department of Human Services, devoting many years of her services to the community and families...

Linda Crew-Burns

Linda Crew-Burns

Sep 11, 2019

Minister Linda Crew Burns was born October 12.1954 in Strong, AR to L.B., and Willie Bell Crew. She departed this life on September 11, 2019, at St. Vincent, Little Rock, AR.

Linda was a member of the EHS Class of 1972. She was employed with different companies, but her most cherished position was with El Dorado Connection. Even though Linda...

Annie Jo Gardner

Annie Jo Gardner

Sep 9, 2019

Annie Jo Moore Gardner was born July 21,950 to the late Eddie Lee Moore and Elnora Dickerson Frazier Moore.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy Lee Gardner, two sisters, and Erma Jean Boone, and Helen Wilson, Six brothers, James Moore, Lee. L Moore, Jerry Frazier, Otis Frazier, Charles Moore, and Clifton Moore.

She leaves to...

Patricia Louise Henderson

Patricia Louise Henderson

Sep 8, 2019

Patricia Louise Henderson was born on February 23, 1955, in Memphis, Tn. to the late Isaac and Doris Louise Henderson Sr. She departed this life on September 8, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Patricia, lovingly known as Pat touched lives with her gift of music. She started taking piano lessons in her neighborhood at the age of six. The music...

Carmelita (Lisa) Walker

Carmelita (Lisa) Walker

Sep 8, 2019

Carmelita (Lisa) Gantt- Walker was born August 6, 1960, to Lillian Randle- Gantt and Amos Gantt who also preceded her in death. Biological father Clark, and Sister Gloria J. Gantt also preceded her in death. Carmelita (Lisa) Gantt- Walker was called home to our maker and receiver in heaven on September 8, 2019 at 8:45 p.m. at Magnolia Hospital.

Carmelita...

Eddie "Cupid" J. Mosley Jr.

Eddie "Cupid" J. Mosley Jr.

Aug 23, 2019

Eddie Mosley was born July 27, 1976, he was a funny guy, loved to joke and make people happy, he enjoyed life to the fullest, he was always on the go. His horse was his pride and joy, and he loved to mud ride. Eddie raised two girls, Lacha Smith and Amaya Berry.

He is preceded in death by his...

Chester King Sr.

Chester King Sr.

Aug 20, 2019

Chester King Sr. was born April 22, 1940 in Union County, the son of Dovie Moore and Elias Thompson. He attended Gardner High school and became a truck driver for over 40 years, he owned his own trucking company King Enterprise. Chester had a love like no other for his animals and the woods. He wasn’t a stranger to anyone....

Estro LaSha Parker

Estro LaSha Parker

Aug 18, 2019

On November 13, 1977, Velma Parker and Floyd Meeks welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Estro C. Lasha Parker.

They were blessed with their beautiful daughter for 41 years until she was called home on August 18, 2019 by her heavenly father. She professed her hope in Christ at an early age at St. James Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas.

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Darrid Anthony Cooksey

Darrid Anthony Cooksey

Aug 18, 2019

Chairman Darrid Anthony Cooksey was born October 23, 1961 in El Dorado to the late James and Jeanette Cooksey. He accepted Jesus Christ at a young age while attending First Baptist Church on Cordell Street under the pastorship of the late Dr. Rev. E.A. Porchia. Later he joined the Sunlight Church of God in Christ under the pastorship of Supt....

Sarada "Rada" Johnson

Sarada "Rada" Johnson

Aug 17, 2019

Sarada Natia “Rada” Johnson was born on May 11, 1993 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Carla Jamerson and Gerrard Johnson.

Sarada attended the El Dorado Public School System and graduated from El Dorado High School in May 2012.  She was the recipient of the El Dorado Promise and after high school, she continued her education at South Arkansas University for...

Emma Carey

Emma Carey

Aug 15, 2019

Emma Finley Carey, 67, left this life for a home in Heaven on Thursday, August 15, 2019, in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Emma was born on January 13, 1952 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Cubie Sr. and Agnes Pierce Finley.  She was the seventh of 11 children.

She was united in holy matrimony to Bobby James Carey on September 20, 1974. ...

Bernard Atkins

Bernard Atkins

Aug 15, 2019

Bernard D.  Atkins passed away on Thursday August 15, 2019 at home.

He was born on December 06, 1964, to the Late Willie John and Willie Mae Atkins Sr. He was the Seventh Child of seven Children.

He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member at Zion Hill Baptist church, in Camden AR. Later he became a...

Tony Robinson

Tony Robinson

Aug 12, 2019

Tony was born on a cold December night at home with the help of a midwife. He was the 6th child, 3rd boy, born to Alfone 'Coot' Robinson and Ruby Canley Robinson. He was truly our moms 'BabyBoy'. Tony United with New Bethel Baptist Church at an early age, under Rev .A.D. Coffey, and later moved to St. John M.B.C.

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Octavius "Tay" Deandre Critton Jr.

Octavius "Tay" Deandre Critton Jr.

Aug 11, 2019

A reflection of Octavius Deandre Yts Tay Critton Jr. Our loving son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, cousin, and friend.

Octavius Deandre Yts Tay Critton Jr. was born on August 6, 2002 in El Dorado, AR, the son of Octavius Critton Sr. and Shemekia Anderson- Critton. He attended El Dorado High school, where he was a member of the football team as...

Johnny "Leonard” L. Moore Jr.

Johnny "Leonard” L. Moore Jr.

Aug 6, 2019

Johnny Moore Jr. was born July 22, 1955 to Johnny L Moore Sr. and Verlene Taylor in El Dorado, Ark.  Johnny was raised by his grandmother the late Mary Voice in the Morning Star community .

At an early age he confessed Christ to be his Lord and Savior and united with the E & B Church of God in...

Earnest Broadnax

Earnest Broadnax

Aug 3, 2019

Earnest Broadnax was born August 3, 1925 in Camden, Arkansas to John Henry Broadnax Sr. and Elizabeth Broadnax. He departed this life on August 3, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bro. Broadnax was preceded in death by a brother, John Henry Broadnax of Saginaw Michigan.

Early in his life he joined Velie Church of God in...

Greta Jackson

Greta Jackson

Aug 1, 2019

Greta Yvonne Jackson was born on March. 27, 1960 in El Dorado Arkansas to Mary Jackson.

Greta was a 1978 Graduate of El Dorado High school, Greta moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1978.where she was employed at Franklin Club Nursing Home as a Supervisor. In 2016 Greta moved back to El Dorado Arkansas. Greta enjoyed traveling and eating good food.

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