Obituaries
Dorothy Holley
Oct 22, 2018
Dorothy Holley was born December 5, 1938 in Lapile, AR to Frances Louise Simmons and Parnell McElroy.
Dorothy attended school in Huttig and in Marion, LA. She graduated valedictorian from Marion Industrial High School in 1956. She finished Smith Business School and worked for FHA for a number of years. She then was employed by the Social Security Administration for...
Margaret McClelland
Oct 17, 2018
Sister Margaret McClelland, was born on September 8, 1921, to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie and Susie Knighten, of Junction City Arkansas. Her parents named her, Margaret Knighten. She was born in Junction City, Arkansas, where she lived her entire 97 years of endearing life.
As a child, Ms. Margaret Knighten, was a very energetic child and learned many tasks from...
Sonya Johnson
Oct 8, 2018
A Glimpse into the Life of Sonya Jean Meeks Johnson On July 29, 1960 in El Dorado, Arkansas, Sonya became the 4th child of 8 children born to Vernon and Albertine Meeks. Sonya accepted Christ into her life as a little girl at Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church where she attended regularly with her family. Sonya, along with her 7...
Eula Mae Cook
Oct 6, 2018
Eula Mae Cook was born September 12, 1936 in Summerfield, LA to Willie B. Davis Coggins and Eddie D. Levingston. She departed her life October 6, 2018 at Oakridge Nursing Home.
At an early age she accepted Christ at First Baptist Church Cordell under the leadership of Rev. Johnson. She served in the Choir and the Women Auxiliary.
In her...
Therese M. Hildreth
Oct 4, 2018
Theresa Hildreth was born May 1, 1936 in Mt. Holly, AR to the union of Robert Johnson and Hazel Gilbert. Mrs. Hildreth accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Shady Grove. She later united with St. James Baptist Church where she was a faithful member. Mrs. Hildreth enjoyed traveling, working, and most of all spending time...
Connie Louise Harris
Sep 22, 2018
Connie Louise Harris was born on September 27, 1965 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Brenda and Yancy R. Harris Jr. Connie departed this life on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Life Touch Hospice. At an early age, she became a member of Ward Chapel C.M.E. Church. Connie was a 1983 graduate of Norphlet High School. Her hobbies included cooking, dancing,...
Rev. Earl L. Hildreth
Sep 21, 2018
Rev. Earl L. Hildreth was born on November 6, 1945 to Rev. Curtis Hildreth, Sr., and Callie M. Charles in Ogemaw, AR. He passed away on September 21, 2018 at the age of 72. He was raised in Smackover, Arkansas where he graduated from Smackover Training School in 1964.
He married Callie M. Minor on October 28, 1965, they were...
Rev. John L. Traylor
Sep 17, 2018
Pastor John L. Traylor was born January 22, 1950 to Sam and Birdell Traylor. He served as Pastor of the Fellowship of Jesus Christ for 34 years, after his health failed, and wasn’t able to Pastor any longer, he started attending New Eastside Baptist under the leadership of Pastor Anthony Traylor.
On Monday September 17, 2018, at National Park Medical...
Lilac Rose Moore
Sep 14, 2018
Remembering Lilac Rose Moore
Before I formed you in my womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. Jeremiah 1:5
Lilac Rose Moore was born January 24, 2018 in Watertown, New York to Marylu Aguilera Moore and La’Vance Da’Kwon Deion Moore.
Lilac “Ladybug” Rose Moore was a happy, playful and joyful baby girl. She...
Earl Blackmon
Sep 11, 2018
Earl Blackmon was born on August 28, 1948 in Chicago, Il. He departed this life on September 11, 2018. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.
He had accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He was united in marriage to Georgia A. Melvin in Los Angeles, CA on July 21, 1974 and to this...
Raymond "Bubba" Lee McMurrian
Sep 9, 2018
Raymond Lee McMurrian (Bubba) was born in Urbana, Arkansas on July 4, 1942 to the late Robert Lee, Sr. and Lillie Belle McMurrian. Bubba departed this life peacefully on September 9, 2018 at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan.
Bubba was a 1961 graduate of Gardner High School; Strong, AR. He moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1965 in search of employment opportunities. He...
Deacon Lonnell Cunningham
Sep 1, 2018
Lonnell Cunningham was born February 17, 1956 to Will Cunningham and Odie Bell Cunningham in El Dorado. He was the younger of the set of twins, born at this time. His twin (Donnell) is the elder twin.
He was called home September 1, 2018. He was united in marriage to Annie Dale Tubbs in 1974. To this union two children were...
Cecil Earl Creer
Aug 30, 2018
Cecil Earl Creer of Dallas, Texas passed on August 30, 2018. He was born April 23, 1960 to Edward E. Creer and Jerlean Smith Creer.
He is survived by four brothers: Clearneist Creer of El Dorado AR; Kenny Ray Creer of Dallas, TX, Willie Creer of Vacaville, CA and Melvin Creer of Phoenix, AZ and five sisters, Catherine Tubbs, Glenda...
Elbert Givings
Aug 29, 2018
Elbert Givings also known by family & friends as “Soul Man” AKA “Twin” was born on August 6, 1945 to Estell Marbray and Thelbert Givings, Sr. He departed his life on August 29, 2018 at Hospice Health Care. At an early age he united with Triumph The Church & Kingdom of God in Church where he accepted Christ as his...
Ellis Davis
Aug 27, 2018
Mr. Ellis Davis was born June 20, 1928, in El Dorado to the late Willie Davis and Lena Woods. He ended this life's journey on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.
Mr. Davis united with the Zion Watch Baptist Church where he was a faithful mem-ber for many years serving as the President of...
Larry James Johnson
Aug 25, 2018
Larry James Johnson was born on October 18, 1983 to L.J. and Linda D. Johnson in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
He departed his life on Saturday August 25, 2018 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, Georgia. Larry was a native of El Dorado and member of Zion Watch Baptist Church until he moved to Columbus, Georgia.
Larry was a talented upcoming hip...
Christopher Parker
Aug 23, 2018
Christopher Michael Parker was born on December 6, 1994 in oakland Ca. to Annette Parker and Robert Brown. In June of 1995 he was adopted by Rose Carson and Jerry Richard. Chris was the “7th’’ child of eight children born to Annette.
Chris was raised in Richmond Ca. where he attended Peres elementary, Walter T Helms middle and Richmond...
Deacon Billy Cook
Aug 21, 2018
A Celebrated Journey Father, I stretch my hand to thee. No other help I know. If thou withdraw Thy hand from me, O, whither shall I go? Fall was the season when Chester Cook and Beulah Mae Stewart Cook welcome their first baby boy home on October 26, 1937 in Union County, Arkansas. Billy attended school and graduated from New...
Jimmy Lee Cargile
Aug 21, 2018
Jimmy Lee Cargile Sr. was born April 4, 1924 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully in Beaumont Texas on August 21, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents Booker T. Cargile and Annie Lee Cargile; two daughters, Minnie Cargile and Murdis Cargile; three brothers, T C Cargile, Benny Cargile and Lujean Cargile and two sisters, Birdell...
Perry Lee Shelton
Aug 15, 2018
Perry Lee Shelton was born December 5, 1964 in Strong, AR to Bennie and Yvonne Shelton. He gained his wigs on August 15, 2018.
Perry worked as a Crane Operator at West Frasier Saw Mill in Huttig, Arkansas.
Perry accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. His hobbies were fishing, enjoying time with his grandchildren and...
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