Obituaries

Jackely "Jean" Dixon

Jackely "Jean" Dixon

May 29, 2019

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.  My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

 

Sister Jackely Jean Hall Dixon was born February 13, 1965 in Strong, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Henry Lee and Shirley A. Hall.

She departed this life on Wednesday, May 22,...

McAuthur "Charlie" Carter

McAuthur "Charlie" Carter

May 24, 2019

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.   John 14:1-2

McArthur “Charlie” Carter was born to Merle Lee Carter on November 12, 1966 in Junction City, LA.  He was...

Jethro Ford Jr.

Jethro Ford Jr.

May 16, 2019

Jethro Ford, Jr. passed away on May 16, 2019 at the Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado. AR. 

He is proceeded in death by his Parents Leon and Elsie Robinson, and his son, Desmond Ford.

He is survived by his wife, Delinda King-Ford; brothers, Rev. James Ford, Desoto, TX, Earnest Ford, Maumelle, AR; Sister, Marcia (Vince) Eure, Alexandria, VA.; and...

Karen Denise Oliver-Bailey

Karen Denise Oliver-Bailey

May 10, 2019

Karen Denise Oliver-Bailey was born in Dallas, Texas on January 29, 1963 parentage of Claudia Stephen and John Willie Oliver. Karen was educated in the Wilmer Hutchins ISD. She accepted Christ at an early age.

Karen united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, Bryant Bailey and relocated to Louann, Arkansas. This union lasted 26 wonderful years. She...

Pete Ross Sr.

Pete Ross Sr.

May 9, 2019

Mr. Pete L. Ross Sr. Passed away Thursday, May 9th 2019 at Ouachita Nursing and Rehab, Camden, AR.  He was born May 3rd, 1930 to the union of Phillip Ross, Sr. & Idella Traylor Ross, the seventh child of nine children. He started driving a log truck at the age of 12 years old for his dad Mr. Phil Ross. ...

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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