Obituaries

Ivera M Leveston

Ivera M Leveston

Oct 28, 2013

Ivera “Miss Money” Leveston was born on Aug. 8, 1927, in Calion, and died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was the daughter of Johnny and Onie Green McGhee and attended Washington High School. She worked for the McDavis family for many years as a caregiver. She was a member of St. Vestal C.M.E. Church....

Rev.James William McGraw

Rev.James William McGraw

Oct 26, 2013

The Rev. James William McCraw was born on April 29, 1929, in Norphlet, and died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, at his residence in Waco, Texas. He was the son of Willie Earnest and Lillie Gay Thompson McCraw. He was a graduate of Smith High School of Norphlet. He was an ordained minister and pastored at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in...

Ethel L Williamson

Ethel L Williamson

Oct 24, 2013

When ties of love are broken And loved ones have to part It leaves a wound that never heals In ever aching heart. Sister Ethel Lee "Mutt" Hall Williamson was born April 17, 1936 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Goot and Lou Ella Hall. She was called to her heavenly home on October 24, 2013 As...

Elmer Smith

Elmer Smith

Oct 24, 2013

If I should go tomorrow It would never be goodbye, For I have left my heart with you, So don't you ever cry. The love that's deep within me, Shall reach you from the stars, You'll feel it from the heavens, And it will heal the scars. Heaven's gates opened on October 24, 2013 to receive yet another angel, Elmer...

Jimmie Ray Ford

Jimmie Ray Ford

Oct 17, 2013

Brother Jimmie Ray Ford was born May 27, 1941 in Smackover, Arkansas to Edward Pierce Sr. and Ophelia G. Pierce. At an early age, Jimmie Ray accepted Christ as his personal savior and later united with New Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend John Toney, Sr. Jimmie Ray attended Smackover Training School and shortly thereafter, he enlisted in...

Felix McCree Phillips

Felix McCree Phillips

Sep 30, 2013

Felix McCree Phillips was born on August 18, 1927 in Chidester, AR the daughter of Early and Pauline Purifoy McCree. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Luther E. Phillips, her son Luther R.Phillips, her grandson Joseph R. Phillips, a sister Joanna McCree Lovett, her stepmother Bretha McCree, and one daughter Bobbie Nell Phillips. Survivors are one...

Raymond E. Creer

Raymond E. Creer

Sep 25, 2013

Raymond Creer was born on April 23, 1941 in the Caledonia Community, El Dorado, Arkansas the son of Prezell and Mattie Dismuke Creer. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Clarence Creer and Melvin Creer and a son Melvin Creer(died at birth)and a daughter Shelia Creer. Raymond graduated from the University of Pine Bluff at Arkansas in...

Victoria Danielle Smith

Victoria Danielle Smith

Sep 17, 2013

Although my body you can’t hold It doesn’t mean I’m gone This world was worthy, not of me God chose that I move on. Victoria Danielle Smith was born on September 17,2013 to the proud parents , Victor A. Smith and Brittney D. Tate of El Dorado, Arkansas. She was affectionately called “Vicki” by her NANA ! Victoria fought the...

Johnny Ray Ross

Johnny Ray Ross

Sep 10, 2013

"The Lord is my Shepherd,I shall not want." Psalms 23 A life of love and service is to be celebrated, never mourned. Such a life began for Brother Johnny Ray Ross, born on May 15, 1948 in Smackover, Arkansas to the late Willie"Boy" and Mary Lewis Ross. Johnny went quietly home to be with the Lord in the early morning...

Demarrio Harral

Demarrio Harral

Sep 3, 2013

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ~Psalms 23 Demarrio Harral was born on May 7, 1985 in Chicago, IL the son of Clarence Houston and Sherry L. Harral. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in Camden, AR. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal grandparents. Survivors are his mother, Sherry...

Bobbie Jean Burgie- Gatson

Bobbie Jean Burgie- Gatson

Jul 20, 2013

A golden heart stopped beating,hardworking hands laid to rest,and God broke our heart to prove to us that He only takes the best. Bobbie Jean Burgie Gaston was born July 23,1947 in Smackover,Arkansas to the late R.B. and Leola Palmore Burgie. She was a member of the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church #2 . She was a 1965 graduate of...

Carolyn McClelland

Carolyn McClelland

Jul 12, 2013

Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. Jeremiah 18:3-4 Carolyn Thompson McClelland was born on August 17,1959 in Houston,...

Joseph Hampton

Joseph Hampton

Jun 30, 2013

Joseph Hampton was born in Gilbert, LA the son of Eddie Lee, Sr. and Clara Willis Hampton. He departed this life on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Shreveport, LA. He worked as a Machine Operator at Northorp Corporation, Hawthorne, CA. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Hazel Hampton, two brothers, Herman Hampton and Ernest Hampton. Survivors...

David L. Harris

David L. Harris

Jun 19, 2013

Brother David Lee Harris was born July 1, 1971 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Hester Ray Harris, Sr. and Eddie B. Harris. As a young man, David accepted the Lord and united with Free Union A.M.E. Church. David was a faithful employee of Arby’s Restaurant for many years; he subsequently sought employment with JACO Contractors where he worked diligently until...

Rev.Walter Whatley III

Rev.Walter Whatley III

Jun 14, 2013

The Lord is my sherpeard -Psalms 23 Rev.Walter Earl Whatley was born April 2,1951 in El Dorado,Arkansas to Earl and Reva Manning Whatley.He departed this life on June 14,2013, at the VA Hospital in Shreveport,Louisiana . He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School.He enlisted into the United Stated Air Force in December 1971 until 1994.He was an...

Florence Cobb

Florence Cobb

May 28, 2013

A Chapter Completed, A Page Turned ... A Life Well Lived, A Rest Well Earned Florence Cobb was born April 30,1925 in El Dorado,Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Pete Ganter and Marie Bray Ganter. She accepted Christ at an early age and united and was baptized at Zion Watch Missionary Baptist Church. She later united with Star...

Dea. Cortez Simth Sr

Dea. Cortez Simth Sr

May 22, 2013

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life...

Louis Bowman Jr

Louis Bowman Jr

May 16, 2013

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8 Louis Bowman, Jr. was born March 25,1927, in El Dorado,Arkansas. He was the son of the late Louis and Sarah Moore Bowman.He departed this life on May 16,2013, at John R. Williams Hospice House in El...

James Edward Miller (Rev or Cootie)

James Edward Miller (Rev or Cootie)

May 7, 2013

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Job 19:25-27 James Edward Miller(Rev or Cootie) 73, of El Dorado, AR passed Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, AR....

Auguster Hunter

Auguster Hunter

Apr 9, 2013

" I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.." II Timothy 4:7 Brother Auguster Hunter was born on March 28, 1913 to Gus and Lettie Hunter in Summerfield, Louisiana. Brother Hunter served his counrty in the United States Army. He was a man that wasn't afraid of work; he was employed by...