Obituaries

Johnny Waller

Johnny Waller

Aug 19, 2017

Brother Johnny Waller was born on July 12, 1963, to the late Arseller Waller and Catherine Modisette Waller in Odessa, Texas. He departed this life on August 19, 2017, in Junction City, Arkansas. He was a member of the Union ARC Baptist Church and a graduate of Junction City High School in Junction City, Arkansas. Johnny was preceded in death...

Patsy Murphy

Patsy Murphy

Jul 28, 2017

Patsy Murphy, child of God, beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Aunt, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend. Patsy Ruth Washington Murphy passed from this life to be with her Father God in Heaven on July 28, 2017. Patsy was born on January 12, 1944 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She is the daughter of the late Walter Washington and the late Maggie Bell Bright....

Howard Lee Turner

Howard Lee Turner

Jul 24, 2017

Pastor Howard Lee Turner was born to Clayborn and Bertha Root Turner on September 26, 1939 in Carthage, Arkansas. In the early 60’s he met and married his first wife, Willie Mae Turner and after eleven years of praying for children God answered their prayers and blessed them with two. After his first wife passed into the Lord’s embrace, he...

Mildred Louise Banks

Mildred Louise Banks

Jul 24, 2017

Mildred Louise Banks was born November 25, 1920 to the union of Garland Ward and Emma Ward in Caladonia, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age. She became a member of Willow Grove Missionary Baptist Church after relocating to Calion. She served as an usher until her health no longer allowed her to do so. Her favorite hobbies were...

Ada B. Owens

Ada B. Owens

Jul 21, 2017

On June 1, 1958, she was united in Marriage to the Love of her life, Herman Owens, Jr. and to this union they were blessed with two sons. Mother Owens served on the Mother’s board and as an Executive board member. On Friday, July 21, 2017, Mother Owens peacefully transitioned to her eternal resting place. She was preceded in death...

Reginald Sean Johnson

Reginald Sean Johnson

Jul 14, 2017

Reginald Sean Johnson was born October 14, 1983 to Louis W. and Rebecca J. Johnson in El Dorado, Arkansas. He graduated from El Dorado High School May 2002, where he participated in many sports. He departed this life on July 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his: maternal grandparents Louis and Pearl White of Opelousas, LA; paternal grandparents...

Rodell King

Rodell King

Jul 4, 2017

Rodell was born January 1st, 1933 and passed away July 4, 2017. Her parents were Nettie and Henry Buckner. She was the last living of all her many brothers and sisters and has now gone to join them in heaven. She spoke often of her strong faith in her Heavenly Father and was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist...

Joseph Thomas III

Joseph Thomas III

Jul 1, 2017

Joseph Thomas, III, 56, of El Dorado passed on July, 1, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. Survivors are his son; Joseph R. (Dominika) Thomas, IV of Little Rock, AR; daughters, Tiffany Thomas of Little Rock, AR, and Lademia Miles of El Dorado, AR; brothers, Ralph Thomas of New...

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....