Alfonzo James Sr.

Sep 16, 2024

Mr. Alfonzo James, Sr. was born November 4, 1958, to the late Arguster James Sr. and Burnell Brown. He was a proud resident of the great place of El Dorado, Arkansas, graduating from El Dorado High School Class of 1977. Mr. James loved to entertain his family and friends. Boy, oh boy, he liked to barbeque with the blues. He...

Emon Tatum

Sep 14, 2024

Brother Emon Tatum was born on March 18, 1936, to the late Temos and Lizzie Tatum.

He joined Victory Church Years ago. He and his wife, the late Gloria Tatum, to which one child was born.

Emon worked as a butler for Reynolds and Drapers for many years. In later years, he began working for ConAgra Poultry, from which he retired after...

Shirley Kelley

Sep 11, 2024

Shirley Kelley, 84, passed away on September 11, 2024 in her home in Little Rock, AR.

Shirley Kelley was born on January 22, 1940, in El Dorado, AR, to Johnny Kelley and Jimmie Lee Robertson.

She worked as a cook at Townhouse Restaurant for over 60 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church-Cordell, where she once served as a member...

Angela Malone

Sep 9, 2024

"Death leaves a heartache nothing can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal"

Angelia Ann Malone, fondly known by family and friends as "Aunt Tuna," was born March 15, 1971, in Camden, Arkansas, to Susie Ellen Welch and Eddie Joe Malone Sr. 

Angelia Ann attended El Dorado High School.

Angelia could light up any room she was in. The word "stranger"...

Maurice Hegler Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Maurice, a graduate of Camden Fairview in 2017, was a talented football player. His passion for driving led him to obtain his CDL license from Pine Bluff Truck Driving School in 2022. He was an active member of New St. Mary's Church in Camden, Arkansas, where his grandfather, Rev. Odell Carr, was the guiding force.

Maurice loved his son Mauri with...

Lillie Wainright

Aug 31, 2024

February 5th, 1949, Sylvester and Mariah Survillion welcomed a bouncing baby girl in Marks, Mississippi. She was the baby of ten other siblings. At the age of two, this precious jewel went to stay with her Aunt Lillie and Uncle Rommie. "Aunt Lillie was unable to bear children and was fortunate to name Lillie as her namesake.

She confessed a belief...

Jeremy Malone

Aug 19, 2024

Jeremy Malone was born October 6, 1987, to the union of Larry and Florine Malone of Three Creeks, AR.

He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior early at the Union Arc Baptist Church. Jeremy graduated in 2007 from Junction City High School, where he played basketball and always got in the game, with the whole gym chanting, "We want G."

Jeremy...

Jaylen Robinson

Aug 13, 2024

On June 15, 1997, Seletha Watson-Skeine and the late Stacy Robinson were blessed with a beautiful, bouncing baby boy named Jaylen D. Robinson in Irving, TX. Jaylen was the light of his mom's life.

Jaylen accepted Christ at a young age at Shady Grove Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his earthly departure.

Jaylen attended Norphlet High School, where he...

Dorothy Davis

Aug 13, 2024

Sister Dorothy Jean Davis was born on January 13, 1944, to the late Elizabeth G. Templeton and O.W. Davis. Dorothy attended school in El Dorado, AR.

She joined St. James #2 Baptist Church early in life. Sister Dorothy worked several domestic jobs before being joined in holy matrimony to the late Vernon Nelson. Later in life, she was employed at Oak...

Stephanie Candley

Aug 9, 2024

On September 5, 1973, Stephanie Nicole Candley made her grand entrance into the world at the Candley family's home across the street from Washington Middle School. Stephanie is the firstborn to the union of the late Michael D. Candley Sr. and Joy "Joyce" Wilson-Candley; this made her the "OLDEST COUSIN," and it is a fact that she made well known.

Stephanie...

Gussie Young

Jul 24, 2024

Gussie Beatrice Young's life began on February 6, 1927, when she was born to the late Fred and Critty Davis Lewis in Union County, Arkansas.

Gussie surrendered her life to Christ as a young child under the leadership of Rev. Edgar Porchia at Sweet Home Baptist Church. She served on the Junior Usher Board, Sunday School Secretary, and B.T.U. President and...

Maya Wilson

Jul 21, 2024

Maya Simone Wilson was born to Sharon Moore and Steven Wilson on September 3, 1996, in Little Rock, AR. She departed this life on July 21, 2024, in Rockford, IL.

She was baptized at Beulah Grove Baptist Church under Reverend Luther Harris.

Maya later graduated in 2014 from El Dorado High School.

Maya's life was colored by her love for art. She cherished...

Xavier Moore

Jul 17, 2024

Xavier DeAndre Moore was born September 17, 1992, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Sharon Moore and Robert Gatson. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital.

At an early age, he accepted Christ at Douglas Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Donnell Hegler. He worked for J. Christy at Lion...

Namon Jamerson

Jul 13, 2024

Namon was born December 4, 1950, to the late Dr. William and Lula Jamerson of El Dorado, AR. Namon left his earthly home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, AR.

Namon confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at First Baptist Church- Cordell under the late Rev....

Brian Williams

Jul 13, 2024

Deacon Brian Mason Williams passed away on July 13, 2024, at Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR, after a short illness. He was 51 years old.

Brian was born on January 1, 1973, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Earnest Mason Sr. and Carolyn Williams. He was the fourth of six children. He was baptized at a young age and later rebaptized after...

Barbara Owens

Jul 12, 2024

Barbara Owens, a beloved member of the El Dorado community, passed away on July 12, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on September 7, 1938, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Barbara was a cherished wife to Haywood Owens for 50 years and a devoted member of El Dorado First Assembly and Miles Memorial for over 50 years. Throughout her...

O.B. Green

Jul 9, 2024

Bro. O.B. Green was born May 25, 1942, in Strong, AR, to the late Junious Green and Pinkie Williams Green. He was the third child of eleven children, six of whom preceded him in death: Jewel Green, Vera Ann Green, Carolyn Ann Green, Gerline Celestine, Dessie Warren, & Jacob Green.

He confessed to Christ at an early age, uniting with Pleasant...

Mary Williams

Jul 9, 2024

Mary Alice Williams was born September 3, 1973, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Carolyn Williams and Felix Wade. She was the older of two daughters of this marriage. Mary departed her life on July 9, 2024, at Timberlane Nursing Home.

She confessed her life to God at an early age and became an usher at New Hope Methodist Church until she graduated...

Shirley Ford

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley Vanessal Ford was born on March 31, 1952, to the late Franklin Rivers, Sr. and Geraldine Parks in Pine Bluff, AR. She grew up in White Hall, AR, and received her formal education in the White Hall Independent School District (ISD). She also attended Cosmetology School in Pine Bluff.

Shirley accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at...

Donald Andrews

Jul 1, 2024

A Time to Be Born: On March 26, 1947, a powerful baby boy was born to Bridie Marie Bass and Cleveland Andrews. Donald planted his footprints in his family life. He was united in holy matrimony to Mary Ann Courtney on December 23, 1973, and to this union, one child was born: Marlow Andrews.

Mr Andrews was employed by Hallmark as...