Obituaries

Ervin George Dawkins

Ervin George Dawkins

Aug 12, 2018

Ervin George Dawkins was born to Obdiah Dawkins and Deborah Newton Dawkins on July 19, 1956.  He was the youngest son of 14 children.

He was a graduate of Strong High School.  After High School graduation, Ervin served in the United States Navy. After he completed his Military obligation, he returned to Strong to work and care for his parents.

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Rev. Sylvester "Syl" McHenry

Rev. Sylvester "Syl" McHenry

Aug 11, 2018

Rev. Sylvester “Syl” McHenry was born February 9, 1960 in El Dorado, AR.  He was the son of Betty Jean McHenry and Joshua Lark; and raised by LJ & Roberta Frazier.

He departed his life on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR.  He was a 1978 graduate of El Dorado High School and a member of...

Willie Lee Miller

Willie Lee Miller

Aug 9, 2018

Willie L. Miller was born July 10, 1924 to Lonnie Brown and Mary Ellis.

She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors are two daughters: Willie Mae Brown and Shellie Watson; two sons, Tom Wilson, Jr. and Hudson Meadows; two sisters, Louise Turner and Mary Jones; and one brother, Jimmy Lee Ellis.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 pm...

Benita Michelle Davis

Benita Michelle Davis

Aug 2, 2018

Brutally honest, amazingly sweet, and naturally lovable. A few truths that melted your heart when you met, knew, and loved Ms. Benita Michelle Davis. Born on August 19, 1963 to the late Floyd Dale Davis and Eddie Sue "Gran Gran" Davis, Benita graced this earth with a spirit that will remain in her two children, Tiffany Michelle Davis and Tracee...

Monica Michelle Barnes

Monica Michelle Barnes

Jul 28, 2018

Monica “Susie” Michelle Barnes, 54, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Courtyard Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where she lived for many years. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at the Courtyard Gardens for loving and caring for Monica as if she were family.

Monica was...

Shirley Mae Davis

Shirley Mae Davis

Jul 19, 2018

Shirley Davis was born December 18, 1941 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Donnie Lee Davis and Tom Davis. She united at an early age with DeMascus Baptist Church in Village, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her daughters; Lois McIntyre and Ruthell Davis; brothers, Lewis Davis and Hosea Davis; and two grandchildren, Erica Sweeney and Reginald Robinson.

She leaves...

Cassandra Maureen Reed

Cassandra Maureen Reed

Jul 15, 2018

Cassandra Maureen Reed was born December 11, 1975 to Casey and Faye Wade in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Cassandra united with Jerusalem Quinn Baptist Church at an early age where she remained until relocating to California, where she attended Zion Elect Church of God In Christ. She attended El Dorado High School, class of 1993, and later attended United Education Institute...

Gertha Mae Carroll

Gertha Mae Carroll

Jul 12, 2018

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.   May the people praise you, O God; may all the people praise you.  May the nation be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the people justly and guide the...

Nancy Jean Stewart

Nancy Jean Stewart

Jul 8, 2018

Nancy Jean Culp Stewart was born September 27, 1950 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Mr. S.J. Culp and Mrs. Eursleen Roberson Culp. She departed this life’s journey on Sunday morning, July 8, 2018, at CHI St. Vincent – Doctor’s Hospital in Little Rock, AR.

At an early age she united with First Baptist Church located on Cordell Ave in El...

Princess Summer Kassidy Qualls

Princess Summer Kassidy Qualls

Jul 6, 2018

Summer Kassidy Qualls was born on November 29, 2014 to Jharmesha Gaskin and Sterling Qualls in Houston, TX. She departed this life on July 6, 2018 at Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX.

Her memories will be forever cherished by her parents Jharmesha Gaskin and Sterling Qualls; maternal grandparents, Shonda and Kevin Tyler and paternal grandparents Tammy and Ricky Qualls, Sr;...

Tiffany Reshun White

Tiffany Reshun White

Jul 4, 2018

Tiffany Rushun White was born March 15, 1976, to Helen Jean White and Terry Hicks in El Dorado, Arkansas. Tiffany was an avid reader and loved to take care of children. She was a free spirited person and lived her life in a way where she met no strangers. Her fiery spirit will always be remembered.

Tiffany was preceded in...

Joe "Hot Rod" Ervin Dixon

Joe "Hot Rod" Ervin Dixon

Jun 27, 2018

Mr. Joe Dixon was known by many family and friends as “Hot Rod”.  He was born January 22, 1953 in Strong, Arkansas to Iteria Dixon and the Late Lovell Dixon.

Joe confessed his love for Christ at an early age and united with the Curry Chapel A.M.E. Church. He later became a faithful member of the Victory Church in El Dorado,...

Felix "Punkin" Bernard Goodwin

Felix "Punkin" Bernard Goodwin

Jun 18, 2018

Felix Goodwin was born September 9, 1968 to R.T. and Mary Goodwin. He accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Smackover School District. Felix was employed at Dixie Maintenance until his health would no longer allow him to labor. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He leaves a life of legacy with his parents, R. T. and...

John L. "Paw" Scott

John L. "Paw" Scott

Jun 6, 2018

The Life, Love and Legacy……

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them that also love his appearing.” II Timothy...

Robert Lee "Truck" Loggins

Robert Lee "Truck" Loggins

May 31, 2018

Robert Lee “Truck” Loggins was born in Wesson, Arkansas on January 1, 1952 to Harold Loggins and Margie T. Franklin.  He departed this life on Thursday May 31, 2018 at Medical Center of South Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents; Charlie & Fannie Mae Farris, Albert and Dollie Loggins; step-mother, Virgie Loggins; mother-in-law, Thelma Sue Davis;...

Palasteen Aubrey

Palasteen Aubrey

May 28, 2018

Sis. Palasteen Aubrey passed on May 28, 2018 after nearly 94 years of devotion to her family and her firm belief in God. Sis. Aubrey was born July 13, 1924 in Minden, Louisiana where she lived until moving to El Dorado, AR and marrying her husband of 56 years. She was a faithful servant for many years at her husband’s...

Francisco "Frank" Poncho Quintero

Francisco "Frank" Poncho Quintero

May 19, 2018

Francisco Poncho Quintero was born on August 7, 1952 in Huatabampo, Sonora, Mexico to Francisco Javiere Quintero and Rosa A. Quintero.

He was married to Justina Quintero, for many, many years and was the mother of their children.

“Frank” or “Poncho” as he was often called worked as a skilled laborer. He worked for Henderson Properties, Jean Reed and family,...

Datrina General

Datrina General

May 18, 2018

Datrina L. General was born December 15, 1981, to Leona Browning and Herman Thurman. At an early age, she joined fellowship Baptist Church and later joined Bouldware Temple under Superintendent Kelly Owens.

Datrina passed on Friday May 18, 2018. She preceded in death by her father, Herman Thurman; her brothers, Raymond Miller, Grady Browning and Paul Browning; a sister, Annie...

Harlyn Zamira Cox

Harlyn Zamira Cox

May 18, 2018

Harlyn Zamira Cox, daughter of James Cox and Shakari Cook was born September 8, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. After struggling with a Congenital Heart Defect she passed gently into the arms of Jesus.During her short visit here on earth she brought much joy to a many of hearts. Her smile could fill a room with brightness. Harlyn was a...

Tabatha Shontay Andrews

Tabatha Shontay Andrews

May 9, 2018

Tabatha was the sweet and caring young lady with an "old soul" that people just gravitated to. At the age of ten she was diagnosed with type one diabetes and struggled with it for quite some time. While battling this fight she never gave up and continued to still crack jokes and be the life of the party.

She was...