Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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...
Victor "Tony" Furlow
Dec 12, 2018
Brother Victor Antonio Furlow was born on August 30, 1985 to Victor and Judy Furlow.
Tony was a 2008 graduate of Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was a caring and compassionate young man who adored his family. He loved to watch basketball games and work on his electronics. Tony was a member of Old Saint James...
Ray Beavers
Dec 8, 2018
Ray Beavers was called to eternal rest on Saturday, December 08, 2018 at the Life Touch Hospice House in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Ray Beavers was born on January 29, 1946 in Eldorado, Arkansas to Marshall and Susie Beavers. He attended Eldorado Public School. He united with New Olive Branch Baptist Church. He loved to fish and hunt. He was truly...
James Johnson
Dec 8, 2018
James Johnson was born April 11, 1931 in Lisbon Arkansas to the late Ocie Moore and Phyllis Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Betty Moore and Bernice Boone.
He is survived by his two sons Jeffrey Johnson and Tony Johnson, his brother Marvin Johnson, his close friend Melvin Burns, eight grandchildren and a host...
June Annetta Brown
Dec 4, 2018
One generation shall praise your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4
June Annetta Brown was born in El Dorado, AR on July 7, 1965 to Grady Brown Sr. and Lena Braggs Brown. She was united with New Bethel Baptist Church at an early age.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers,...
Vivian Rowland Jones
Dec 1, 2018
Vivian Ann Rowland Jones was born on April 9, 1926 in LaPile, Arkansas to the late Samuel and Otelia Rowland. Vivian graduated from Gardener High School and then moved to Little Rock where she attended Philander Smith College where she graduated in 1948. She returned home to Huttig where she taught at Gardener school for a while and then married Laybon...
Deborah D. Bray
Nov 28, 2018
Deborah D. Bray, 62, of El Dorado, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born on July 10, 1956 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Hosea Bray and Geraldine Andrews.
She was a member of Zion Watch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hosea Bray and Geraldine Andrews; one sister, Linda Yarbrough and...
Frances Shutes
Nov 25, 2018
A Godly Life was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 25, 2018 in Hot Springs, AR. Mrs. Frances Shutes was born to the late Rushie and Jacob Davis in Huttig, AR.
She united with New Olive Branch Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR where she remained a member until her health failed. She attended High School...
Jasper Joe White
Nov 12, 2018
Jasper Joe White was born on December 1, 1955, in Strong Arkansas to Augusta White and Costella Benton White.
He was a graduate of Strong High School. He enlisted in the United States National Guard until he became disabled. He later moved to Houston, Texas until his death. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of God.
He is...
Patrice Henderson
Nov 10, 2018
Patrice Henderson was born in Monroe, Louisiana to Bettye Jean And Charles Hunter on October 19, 1965. At a young age she was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She met her soulmate and was married December 23, 1983. They started a family shortly after with four beautiful girls, they moved to Hope, Arkansas in 1990. She had encountered a lot...
Rev. Donald Calvin Bridges
Nov 1, 2018
On Monday, January 15, 1963, God blessed Mr. Willie Calvin and Mrs. Leola with their 1st child, a beautiful boy which they named Donald Calvin Bridges. Don lived, laughed and loved with pride and passion until his journey was completed on Thursday morning, November 1, 2018 in the comfort of his home where he pulled off his mortal robe of...
Aric D'Mon Dominique' Hall
Oct 28, 2018
Aric D’mon Dominique’ Hall, known to friends as “Baby Jordan” passed away on October 28, 2018 at the age of 28. Aric is a member of St. Vestal.
He attended El Dorado High School, Class of 2008. Aric enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was always ecstatic about spending time with his adorable daughter, Ari Sky.
He...
Michael Antez Traevon Edwards
Oct 28, 2018
Michael Antez Travon Edwards was born on September 1st1998 in Rockford, IL. at Swedish American Hospital to Latasha Hinton and Michael Edwards Sr.
Michael attended Smackover High School where he participated in basketball, football, and track. He graduated in May of 2017.
After graduating high school Michael attended college at Arkansas Baptist in Little Rock. He was also employed with...
Lmae Blackmon
Oct 26, 2018
Lmae Blackmon, 97, of El Dorado passed on October 26, 2018 in El Dorado, AR. She was born July 26, 1921 to Mary Johnson and Louis Jackson.
She was a former employee of Morrison & Ruby Tuesday for a number of years until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lewis Blackmon and son, Arthur...
Kenneth Waller
Oct 24, 2018
Reflection of Life
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice...
John Christian
Oct 24, 2018
On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, the Lord said “John Lee Christian, you have fought a good fight, you have finished the course, and you have kept the faith: Therefore, there is laid up for you a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give you.” And then a flight of heavenly angels took our beloved Brother John...
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