Lashonna Louis

Jan 27, 2025

Lashonna Lashay "Shay" Louis, the beloved daughter of Mary Helen Mayweather and Joe Nathan Lewis (Leona), and stepdad Kenneth Mayweather (Regina). Lashonna was born October 11, 1978, in El Dorado, AR. Her mother who by example, taught Christian values and integrity. At a young age, she united with Little Bethel Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR, under the leadership of...

Willie Earl Wyatt Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

Willie Earl Wyatt Jr was born December 1, 1975, to Willie Earl Wyatt Sr. (Jayni Wyatt) and the late Norma Jean Hill-Wyatt in Houston, Texas. He was a proud member of the class of 1993 in Anaheim, California. He is preceded in death by his mother, one sister, Ozzette Wyatt, and three brothers, Willie Eugene Howard, Joseph Wyatt, and Jacob...

Linda Carter

Jan 25, 2025

Linda Ann Carter was born January 15, 1941, in Huntington Long Island, New York to the Late Walter and Helen Garrison Sr. She attended Barnstable High School in Hyannis, Massachusetts. She was formerly married to Vinnie J. Carter and birthed her only child, Gregory Carter, on July 9, 1960, in Newport, Rhode Island. The family moved to Magnolia, Arkansas around...

Queen-Amarii Marbray

Jan 19, 2025

Queen-Amarii was born July 27, 2023 to Joyceline Mack and Savionne Sharvon Marbray in El Dorado, AR. Queen left her earthly home to be an angel with the Lord in her new heavenly home on Jan 19, 2025 @ Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR.

She was preceded in death by two great-grandmothers Joyce Mack & Veronica "Diane" Curley Marbray;...

Annie Hill

Jan 17, 2025

Ms. Annie Lee Hill was born on March 13, 1943, in Bernice, Louisiana, to the late T.C. Williams and Mrs. Willie Bell Waltey. Annie received her formal education through the Bernice Public School System, where she excelled in her studies.

Ms. Annie accepted Christ as her Savior with St. James under the leadership of the Late Bishop G. Calloway, where she...

Martha Benton

Jan 14, 2025

Martha Ann Benton, was born July 18, 1951 to Margaret Benton and Herman Benton, who proceeded her in death. Martha was the youngest child born to her parents and made her peaceful transition at her home, Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Martha attended school in Eldorado, Arkansas and was a graduate of Eldorado High School. She attended college and obtained several business...

James Welch

Jan 14, 2025

James Edward Welch, 83, was born on November 9, 1941, to the late James Welch and Jeffie Johnson.

He departed this earthly life on January 14, 2025. James held the 23rd Psalm as his favorite scripture.

He was enlisted in the Marines, he served in Desert Storm, and retired from the National Guard Reserve.

He first attended St. James...

Freddie Richard

Jan 7, 2025

Freddie Lee Richard was born December 24, 1951, in Strong, Arkansas to Thaddis Richard, Sr. and Naeomi Richard Meadows.

He accepted Christ in his later years and united with the Curry Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a graduate of Gardner High School in Strong, Arkansas.

Freddie began his work career at Conagra Poultry Company in El Dorado, Arkansas, and he...

Tru King

Dec 30, 2024

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A...

Antonio Critton

Dec 27, 2024

Antonio Lamar Critton was born October 28, 1979, to the late Gloria Miller and the late Eddie Mosley.

He was a very athletic and outgoing jokester. He lived every day like it was his last. He loved to fish and chase snakes because the family was so afraid of them.

He attended El Dorado High School and worked as a laborer doing...

Lestine Thurman

Dec 26, 2024

Lestine Thurman age 61 passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Union Medical Hospital in El Dorado Arkansas.

She was born February 25, 1963, in Ruston Louisiana to Woodrow and Mildred Thurman.

Lestine met her lifetime champion in 1997 Rickey Island. 

Preceding her death are her parents. Dad Woodrow Thurman and Mom Mildred Thurman. 2 sisters Mary Thurman and Betty Thurman....

Claudie Thomas

Dec 18, 2024

Claudie Thomas was born July 24, 1936, in Minden, Louisiana, to Pearline Beasley.

He departed this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Courtyard Rehabilitation Center, El Dorado, AR.  He attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

He graduated from Washington High School; after graduation, he started working for Dixie Maintenance as Custodial Manager for over 40 years; he worked to make sure everything...

Frances Gatson

Dec 18, 2024

Frances Jean Gatson, affectionately known as "Grandma Frances" in the community.  She was born August 6, 1938, in Strong, AR, to the late Jody and Rachel Daniels. She transitioned from this life on December 18, 2024, at Courtyard Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loved ones.

Frances grew up in Strong, AR, where she attended Gardner School. She later united in holy...

Cherie Voltz

Dec 17, 2024

Cherie Renee Jackson-Voltz, age 67, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. Cherie was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit.

Cherie was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on August 9, 1957, to Fleda and Bonnie Jackson. She was a dedicated member of her community and spent her life enriching the...

Charles Honeycutt

Dec 16, 2024

Charles R. Honeycutt Sr. was born September 27, 1959, to the late Ollie (Sonny) B. Honeycutt and Dorothy Jean Benson Honeycutt in Strong, AR. Charles began his Christian journey at an early age in South Arkansas. He was an active member of Saint James Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR, before he became disabled, under the leadership of Bishop George...

Jimmie Ezell Jr.

Dec 14, 2024

On December 14, 2024, a godly life ended - Jimmie Ezell Jr., affectionately known as "Pebbles," transitioned from labor to reward. We find solace in knowing he is at rest with our Heavenly Father. Jimmie embraced his journey to Heaven by taking his three steps: from self, into Christ, and into glory. He lived a beautiful life in Christ and...

Dayshawn Smith

Dec 10, 2024

Wednesday, October 11, 2000, God blessed Steven Tubbs and Nancy Smith with a handsome baby boy named Dayshawn Martez Smith; Tuesday evening, December 10, 2024, Dayshawn was called into eternal Rest, sleep peacefully until we meet again. On May 16, 2019, he graduated from South Arkansas Community College with a Technical Certificate in Welding. On May 20, 2019, he graduated...

Rev. Raymond Jordan Jr.

Dec 10, 2024

Raymond Jordan, Jr. was born on July 29, 1953, in El Dorado, AR, to the late Raymond, Sr. and Tressie E. Jordan.

Raymond confessed his life to Christ at an early age. He united with the Olive Branch Baptist Church, where he remained until his departure. The Lord called him to pastor for 14 years at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church...

Brittney Dismuke

Nov 30, 2024

On January 6, 1987, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Michael & Ruby Moore Christian welcomed their only daughter to the world named Brittney Michelle.

Brittney graduated from El Dorado High School and continued her education at South Arkansas Community College, where she obtained many degrees.

At an early age, she gave her life to Christ while attending the St. John Missionary Baptist Church,...

Sandra Traylor

Nov 29, 2024

Sandra Traylor, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on November 29, 2024. She was a woman whose heart was as big as her laughter, and her spirit was a beacon of light to all who knew her. A kind soul with an infectious laugh, Sandra's life was marked by her unwavering devotion to her...