Obituaries

Curtis "Cool C" Jerome Wade

Curtis "Cool C" Jerome Wade

Feb 17, 2019

Weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning” Psalms 30:5



Curtis Jerome Wade also known as “Cool C” was born March 6, 1977 to Jerry Wade & Janice Alexander Wade.

At an early age, he confessed faith in his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ at Union Mission Baptist Church. He was employed by Sindle Trucking. He...

Eric Vincent Evans

Eric Vincent Evans

Feb 8, 2019

Eric Vincent Evans was born October 30, 1960 to Rev. Robert Lee Evans and Jewel Baker Evans. He passed on February 8, 2019 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.

He is survived by three sisters, Mildred Hall (Curtis) Los Angelas, CA, Vi Sledge Sacramento, CA, and Lue Evans Shreveport, LA.

Memorial Service will be Wednesday, February 13, 2019 12:00...

Frederick "Big Daddy" Curley Jr.

Frederick "Big Daddy" Curley Jr.

Feb 1, 2019

Fredrick Curley Jr. transitioned to his eternal resting place on Friday February 1, 2019 at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Fredrick accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a member of The Blood of Jesus Christ in Stephens, Arkansas with the Pastor Stephen Hayes.  Fredrick worked for El Dorado Golf and Country Club for nine years until...

Irisha "Ike" Aaron

Irisha "Ike" Aaron

Jan 27, 2019

Irisha Chenell Lovett Aaron, affectionately known as “Ike” was born November 3, 1956, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Dorothy Jean Brown and Lee L. “Tom” Lovett. Her life’s journey came to a close on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

On August 25, 1978, she married the love of her life, Nathaniel Aaron....

Tommy Cobb Mosley Sr.

Tommy Cobb Mosley Sr.

Jan 18, 2019

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the cloud to meet the Lord and so shall we ever be with the Lord.   I Thessalonians 4:17

Brother T.C. Mosley was born on May 24, 1935 in El Dorado, AR to the late Freddie and Alma Bray Mosley.

He was called home to be...

Beatrice Ganter

Beatrice Ganter

Jan 14, 2019

Beatrice Slade Ganter, age 75, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. Beatrice was born on September 8, 1943 in El Dorado, AR.  She was born to Ezekiel Thomas and Bessie Mitchell.  She grew up in Fordville, on Roselawn Street. Beatrice, as well as, most all the family attended Olive Branch Baptist Church.

Beatrice married William Slade of Strong,  AR and...

Ester Tubbs

Ester Tubbs

Jan 12, 2019

Remembering Deacon Tubbs

Deacon Ester Tubbs was born December 17, 1934 in Junction City, Louisiana to John and Carrie Tubbs.  He departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in El Dorado, Arkansas.

At a very early age he gave his life to Christ.  He subsequently united with First St. James Baptist Church where he served faithfully for many years...

Shirley Grant Mitchell

Shirley Grant Mitchell

Jan 9, 2019

                                                                                    Life and Legacy

Shirley Denise Grant Mitchell was born to Isiah Grant and Idella Furlow Grant on November 15, 1963 in Camden, AR.

Shirley departed her earthly home for her heavenly home on January 9, 2019.  Shirley was a member of Loann COGIC until her sudden passing.

Shirley received her education in Smackover, Arkansas. Shirley was a proud 1981...

Anthony Dewayne Robinson

Anthony Dewayne Robinson

Jan 5, 2019

Anthony Dewayne Robinson was born on November 26, 1971 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Lamar Lambert and Maydell Robinson Moore.

He departed this life on January 5, 2019 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.

Anthony was a member of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church and was an employee of Best Western Kings Inn, Georgia Pacific, The Mask Restaurant, and Dixie...

Lillie Zenette Lovett

Lillie Zenette Lovett

Jan 3, 2019

Mrs. Lillie Zenette Lovett departed this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  She was born September 13, 1967 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Joe and Letha Curley.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church.  She later moved her membership to New Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Toney. Mrs....

E.L. Reed

E.L. Reed

Jan 1, 2019

E.L. Reed, known to family as “Easy,” passed on January 1, 2019. He was born August 26, 1947, in Junction City, AR.  

He was a Deacon at Union Mission Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Reed; mother,Hazel Brown and brother, Leo Reed, Sr. 

He is survived by his brother, Roy (Annie) Coggin of St. Louis, MO; sisters, Mae...

Rev. L.B. Terry

Rev. L.B. Terry

Dec 31, 2018

Rev. L.B. Terry was born October 16, 1947 in Lillie, Louisiana to the union of Willie Terry and Irean Jackson-Terry.

Rev. Terry accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Lisbon where he served as an associate minister until his death.

Rev. Terry was the former pastor of Forest Grove Baptist Church in El Dorado,...

Kimberly Diane Cage

Kimberly Diane Cage

Dec 28, 2018

Brother and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about these who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind who have no hope.  For we believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 1 Thessalonians...

Mickey Joe Murphy

Mickey Joe Murphy

Dec 28, 2018

I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith; 2 Timothy 4:7

Brother Mickey Joe Murphy affectionately called “Mickey Joe” by all his family and friends was born April 5, 1959 to Billy James Murphy Sr., and Eula Mae Cook in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Mickey Joe became a child of God at an...

Timothy S. Tubbs

Timothy S. Tubbs

Dec 28, 2018

Brother Timothy S. Tubbs affectionately called “Deak” and “Mad Jack”, was born February 9, 1959 to the late Annie and Wilbert Tubbs Sr.

Brother Tubbs accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church where he remained until death.  Brother Tubbs knew the Lord and was very glad about it.  He read the Bible...

Wanda "Woolee" Lee Simpkins

Wanda "Woolee" Lee Simpkins

Dec 28, 2018

Wanda Lee Simpkins was born April 7th, 1967 in Monroe, LA to Roosevelt Sr. & Rosie Lee Simpkins.

At a later date she moved to Oklahoma City where she accepted Christ at an early age. She then attended John Marshall High where she graduated in 1985. After graduating she later met Oliver King. Under that Union 4 kids were born;...

Annie Benton-King Lovett

Annie Benton-King Lovett

Dec 20, 2018

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nathaniel Benton and Mattie B. Crawford and husband Jethro “Boo” King, husband Horace Lovett.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was a dedicated member of Douglas Chapel Baptist Church where she was a dedicated usher served as Secretary of general admissions Sunday School teacher and was a member of Circle Esther.

Annie...

Sherrick “Missy” Mignon Gibson

Sherrick “Missy” Mignon Gibson

Dec 17, 2018

Sherrick (Missy) Mignon Gibson was born on February 26,1969 in El Dorado, Ar. The daughter of Dorothy and OB Green and she attended Strong High School and graduated with the class of 87’. Sherrick Gibson also attended South Arkansas Community College and earned her Medical Coding Degree in December of 2011.

She accepted Jesus as her personal savior at an...

Charlie "Skeet" Leroy Powell Jr.

Charlie "Skeet" Leroy Powell Jr.

Dec 15, 2018

Charlie Leroy Powell, Jr. was born July 10, 1966 to the parentage of Charlie L. Powell, Sr. and Cloatee Johnson Powell.  He was the second child of four.  Growing up he was known as “SKEET”.  He acquired the name skeet from his dad. 

When he looked in the hospital nursery window and saw he had a son he was so...

Sammie Miles

Sammie Miles

Dec 15, 2018

Sammie Lee Miles was born in El Dorado, AR on October 16, 1938 to the parents of late Horace Miles, Sr. and Robbie Henry-Miles.  He departed this earth on December 15, 2018 in Hot Springs, AR.  Sammie grew up in church and accepted Christ at an early age.   He attended the Parkers Chapel School District located in El Dorado, AR...