Obituaries

Sula "Nanny" Lee Carson

Sula "Nanny" Lee Carson

May 8, 2019

Rocity and Jonah Candley were the proud parents of 12 wonderful children, even though their house was full, their hearts were not. So on November 28th 1939 the Angels got together and decided to create a dream come true, giving them Lucky #13, a beautiful baby girl they named Sula.  Later nicknamed by her grandchildren “Big Nanny”

Sula received her...

Hosea Bell Levingston

Hosea Bell Levingston

May 4, 2019

Mr. Hosea Bell Levingston was born August 18, 1959 in El Dorado, AR to Elvis Levingston and Lou Ella Kidd.

Mr. Levingston accepted Jesus Christ and he worked faithfully in the Brotherhood Program and advancing to Deaconship at Evergreen Baptist Church under Pastor Eddie Yarbrough Jr.  

In June 2000 Mr. Levingston joined with his niece Pastor Erma Jackson to help...

Anthony "Tony" Howard Frazier

Anthony "Tony" Howard Frazier

Apr 24, 2019

Anthony Frazier 49 of El Dorado AR, surrounded by family went to be with the lord on April 24, 2019 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock, AR following a brief illness.

Anthony Howard Frazier born Jan 24,1970 to James & Zella(Jamerson) Frazier in El Dorado AR.

Graduate 1988 Strong High School then on to United States Army where served...

Emechie Tiwain McElroy

Emechie Tiwain McElroy

Apr 22, 2019

Ms. Emechie Tiwain McElroy was born September 29, 1984 to Arthur Ray McElroy Jr. and the late Rhonda Cheryl Hollins.

On April 22, 2019 Emechie eternally united with her mother, and her paternal and maternal grandparents,

Her loving memories will be cherished by her daughter DeAndrea (chocolate) McElroy of Houston, Texas, two sons: Deonte (Slick) Williams of Houston, Texas and...

Randall "Rambo" Dewayne Farlin

Randall "Rambo" Dewayne Farlin

Apr 17, 2019

Randall DeWayne Farlin was born on September 4, 1996 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Alishia J. Broadnax and Clinton Farlin. He departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, at Medical Center of South Arkansas.

Randall was known by many as “Rambo”. He was a 2015 graduate of El Dorado High School where he was known for hitting hard on the...

Deacon Jimmy C. Williams

Deacon Jimmy C. Williams

Apr 16, 2019

Jimmy was born February 22, 1952 in Wesson, AR to the union of John Williams and Mae Francis Williams who precedes him in death.  He retired from the Rail Road Company and worked for the Barnette’s until his death.

He is also preceded in death his Grandfather Richard Davenport and Grandmother Sarah Davenport and Brothers Benny Williams, Dossie L. Williams,...

Oscar (Lighting) Davis

Oscar (Lighting) Davis

Apr 13, 2019

Bro. Oscar (Lightning) Davis was born July 31, 1937 to the late Mae Bell and Barnes Davis in ElDorado, AR.  He accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Shady Grove Baptist Church.  He was once employed at Joe’s Tire & Hudson used Auto.

He is preceded in death his wife Betty Davis and Son Jerry.  He was also...

Baby Kayden Marquiz Miller

Baby Kayden Marquiz Miller

Apr 5, 2019

Baby Kayden Marquiz Miller, who was carried by his strong willed mother for 6 months, born and died April 5, 2019 at South Arkansas Medical Center. He passed gently into the arms of Jesus around 7:30 that evening. He is survived by his mother, Yolanda Miller, his grandparents, Erin Miller and Monica Shaw, his sister, My’Erin Beal and a host of...

Deacon Henry Lee Hall

Deacon Henry Lee Hall

Apr 5, 2019

Deacon Henry L Hall was born January 31, 1930 in Urbana, AR. The son of the late Willie and Minnie Hall.

He departed this life April 5, 2019 in El Dorado, AR. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church Strong, AR. He united in Holy Matrimony to Shirley A. Jamerson Hall who preceded him in death. To this union...

Antonio Lovon Moore

Antonio Lovon Moore

Mar 25, 2019

Antonio was born November 30, 1975 to Gladys Faye Johnson and Willie Raye Moore. Antonio departed his life on Monday, March 25, 2019 after a battle with sickness.

Antonio was a person that made plenty of mistakes in life, but he also enjoyed his life to its fullest. He loved to travel and enjoyed meeting new people. Antonio wasn’t a...

Annie Ruth White

Annie Ruth White

Mar 24, 2019

Annie Ruth Young White was born to the late Johnny B. and Mary Alice Young on March 22, 1944.  She united with First Baptist Church Huttig, AR. as a young adult where she served faithfully as President of the Usher’s Board for many years.  She later moved her membership to Ebenezer Baptist Church, Strong, AR after her marriage to Lonnie...

Beatrice P. James

Beatrice P. James

Mar 23, 2019

Sister Beatrice Phillips James was born to the late Thomas Jefferson Phillips and Janie Lue Della Smith, May 21, 1939 in Mt. Willie Community, El Dorado, AR. She grew into a beautiful young girl and becoming a member of the Mt. Willie Baptist Church. She grew in the fear of the Lord. Later, she united with the First Baptist Church...

Oliver Rhodes Jr.

Oliver Rhodes Jr.

Mar 23, 2019

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will no longer exist; grief, crying & pain will exist no longer because the previous things have passed away. Revelation 21:4

Oliver Rhodes Jr. “Joe” son of the late Oliver Rhodes Sr. & Marie Cannon was born in Three Creeks Arkansas on February 28, 1937. He departed this life on...

Jerome Lewis

Jerome Lewis

Mar 18, 2019

Jerome Lewis was born on April 1, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the second child of Buck and Annie Lewis. He peacefully went to sleep in death on Monday, March 18, 2019.

Jerome attended Scott Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Jr. High, and Des Moines Technical High School. After high school Jerome went on to attend the University of Iowa...

Arseller Waller Jr.

Arseller Waller Jr.

Mar 3, 2019

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure at hand.  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Brother Arseller Waller Jr. was born on October 2, 1964 to the late Arseller Waller Sr. and the late Catherine Modisete Waller in Odessa, Texas.

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Markeith Washington

Markeith Washington

Feb 24, 2019

Markeith Barnes Washington was born on August 26, 1964 in El Dorado, AR to Eddie Lee Barnes and Jimmie Ann Barnes.  He united with Freewill Baptist Church at an early age.  He received his education at El Dorado School District.  He worked for Foster Farms and later went on to work at Joe’s Tire Service.

He was preceded in death...

Roberta Bell

Roberta Bell

Feb 24, 2019

Roberta came into this world on February 25, 1980, the daughter of the late Robert Bell and Carissia Hegwood.   Roberta went to El Dorado High School where she received her High School diploma in 1998.

Roberta had such a sweet heart that everyone loved her.  She loved Christ and had accepted Christ as her Savior and she was a member...

Willie Lee Buggs

Willie Lee Buggs

Feb 22, 2019

Willie L. Buggs was born December 11, 1942 to the late T.W. Buggs and the late Earlene Fountain Buggs in Summerfield, LA. 

He accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a graduate of Woodson High School where he was Crown King for Homecoming.  After completion of high school, he attended Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches, LA.  He...

Effie Jean Wiley

Effie Jean Wiley

Feb 22, 2019

Effie Jean Wiley, beloved daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin was born to Ocie and Georgia (Hunter) Neal in Smackover, Arkansas on July 4, 1947.

She attended Washington High School in El Dorado, AR.  She confessed her belief in Christ at an early age.  She was married to Grant Wiley for 33 blessed years and nurtured...

Elois Mason

Elois Mason

Feb 17, 2019

Elois J. Mason was born on December 6, 1953 to Gracie L. Williams and Willie R. Williams in Union County. Elois passed away at CHI St. Vincent’s Hospital on February 17, 2019.

Elois accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of New Olive Branch  Baptist Church since childhood. Elois was a 1972 graduate of El Dorado High School. Elois...