Obituaries

Kendric O. Sumler

Kendric O. Sumler

Jun 25, 2017

Kendric “Fat” Sumler was born November 26, 2009, in El Dorado, Arkansas to Kenyatta Sumler and Clevette Reed White. He transitioned from this earthly life Sunday, June 25, 2017 in El Dorado Arkansas. Kendric accepted Christ. He again confessed his faith in Christ again at vacation bible school at New Life. He was so excited that he returned and sang...

Alan Keith Clark

Alan Keith Clark

Jun 23, 2017

Bro. Alan K Clark was born on January 30, 1964 to James Clark, Jr., and Dorothy Fikes – Clark. He departed this life on June 23, 2017 in Ouachita County, Arkansas. Alan accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church. He was El Dorado...

Cortez Bell

Cortez Bell

Jun 21, 2017

Cortez Delane Bell was born July 29, 1972 to the late Robert Bell, Jr. and Mary Benson Bell. He was the oldest son of the three children born to this union. Cortez graduated from Farmerville High School in Farmerville, LA and attended Southern University in Baton Rouge for two years. He then started his career in the hospitality industry where...

Viola Palmer

Viola Palmer

Jun 20, 2017

Sister Viola Palmer was born November 2, 1912 to the late Allen and Lucinda Daniels Nunley. At a early age she united with Mt. Willie M.B.C., where she served on the Usher Board. On September 10, 1928, in holy matrimony she united with A.C. Palmer and to this union 10 children were born. She later united with the Beulah Grove...

Dorothy Jean Malcom

Dorothy Jean Malcom

Jun 20, 2017

Dorothy “Sweet Thang” Jean Brown Malcom, 80, returned to her heavenly home on June 20, 2017 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Dorothy was born to the late Fate Brown and Marcella Goodwin Hollis in El Dorado, AR...

Freddie Williams

Freddie Williams

Jun 13, 2017

Freddie C. Williams was born May 4, 1938 in Camden, AR. He was born to Alice Pace and helped raised by his grandfather Finas Pace and Calvin Williams. He peacefully went to sleep in death on June 13, 2017. At a young age, Freddie C. went to the military. Upon returning from the military he married the love of his...

Vaughn Lee Richmond

Vaughn Lee Richmond

Jun 12, 2017

Mr. Vaughn “Lee “ Richmond was born June 27, 1962 in El Dorado, AR to Joe L. Richmond and the late Nodie Mae Phillips. He professed his life at an early age to Christ at St. John Missionary Baptist Church and later joined St. James Baptist Church. He was a sports fanatic. He liked all sports, Basketball and Baseball being...

Vern Harris

Vern Harris

Jun 12, 2017

Vern Harris, 77, of El Dorado passed on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1939 in El Dorado, Arkansas to L.C. Welch and Verda B. Williams Vern was a former employee of Warner Brown and a member of Zion Watch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son. She is survived...

Destiney Davis

Destiney Davis

Jun 10, 2017

Destiny Divine Davis was a bouncy vivacious baby girl born in El Dorado, Arkansas on April 8, 2008to Tameka Buffington and Delano Davis. “Dee-Dee” as she was affectionately called was a very intelligent, charming and playful little girl who had a heart of gold and she really loved her family. She was a special child; a rare “rich gift” who...

Larry Frazier

Larry Frazier

Jun 9, 2017

Brother Larry Wayne "Hanny" Frazier was born June 29,1958 in Junction City, Arkansas to late Nobie, Jr and Earnestine Ross Frazier. He was number 7 of ten. Larry was a member of New Life Deliverance and Worship Center on 167 North where Apostle Lornell Grayson,,senior pastor and Rev. Joseph Waller, pastor. Brother Larry departed to his fathers home in heaven...

Erma Gean Morehead

Erma Gean Morehead

Jun 7, 2017

Erma Gean Morehead, fondly known as Gean, was born August 27, 1955 in Chidester, AR to the late Lacy Mae Douglas and Lemis “LG” Trammell. She was the oldest of six children. On Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 4:30am the Lord saw fit to bring her home for a well deserved rest. At an early age she accepted Christ as...

Clifton C. Smith

Clifton C. Smith

Jun 1, 2017

Clifton C. “Cliff” Smith, fondly known as Cliff was born October 3, 1966 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Ella Mae Smith and Carl Junior Shutes. He was the youngest of six siblings. At an early age he accepted Christ and united with New Olive Branch Baptist Church. He later became a member of Longley Missionary Baptist Church in Little Rock....

Roy J. Williams

Roy J. Williams

May 30, 2017

Roy J. Williams was born on February 22, 1952 to the union of Mack and Avon Pevey Williams. On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 the Angels came and carried him for a much deserved and unexpected rest. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Sam Williams, Willie T. Williams, Lynzel Williams, and Dutch Williams; one sister, Betty Wright...

Jackie Glover

Jackie Glover

May 23, 2017

Jackie Glover, 60, of El Dorado passed on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born on November 10, 1956 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Elmer and Helen Ross Glover. Jackie was a 1975 graduate of El Dorado High School. He was a former employee of Lion Oil for several years and a member of...

Gertie Mae Parks

Gertie Mae Parks

May 19, 2017

Gertie Mae Parks, 82, of Strong, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, 19, 2017 at South Arkansas Regional Health Center in El Dorado, AR. She was born August 26, 1934 in Union County, Arkansas to the late Mr. Jim Mitchell and Mrs. Odessa Mitchell. She was the third of three children born to this union, all of whom preceded her...

James Lockhart

James Lockhart

May 17, 2017

James L. Lockhart was born in Eldorado, Arkansas on January 10, 1939, to the late William & Lacenie Lockhart. He departed this life on May 17, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. At an early age he united with Morning Star Baptist Church in Eldorado, AR, where he remained a faithful member until his death. James attended Carver Elementary School and...

Brittney Bernard

Brittney Bernard

May 15, 2017

Brittney was born to the late Sheila A. Creer, and the late Darryl A. Bernard on February 22, 1987, and was raised by her loving grandparents the late Mary H. (Thompson) and Leonard Wainwright. She was blessed with a large loving heart, a fierce sense of determination, and a sense of humor that was quirky and infectious. She loved to...

Tyrei Jai Clark

Tyrei Jai Clark

May 11, 2017

Tyrei Jai Clark was born on August 16, 2010 to J’Mia Green and Tyron Clark. He was a joyful child with a pure spirit. He attended Eccel for 4 years before he enrolled as a kindergartner at Northwest Elementary School. Though he didn’t make it to graduation, he excelled as a student and made a lot of progress. Tyrie was...

Namen Thomas

Namen Thomas

May 4, 2017

Namen Thomas, 53, of El Dorado, AR, formerly of Jacksonville, FL passed May 4, 2017 at St. Vincent in Little Rock, AR. He was born on April 19, 1964 to Levi Thomas Sr, and Claudia Todd James. He graduated from McRae High School in Mt Holly, AR and he worked for Christopher Homes. He was preceded in death by his...

Joe Nathan Walker

Joe Nathan Walker

Apr 22, 2017

Joe Nathan Walker was born December 20, 1957 in Mt. Holly, Arkansas to John C. and Irene Walker. He departed his life on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Magnolia, Arkansas. Joe accepted Christ at a tender age and joined Shady Grove Baptist Church. He was a faithful choir member until his health would no longer permit him to sing. He...