Obituaries

Ruth Norfleet Russey

Ruth Norfleet Russey

Jun 13, 2015

"The Lord is my Shepherd"...Psalms 23 Ruth Norfleet Russey(known for that warm smile and cute dimples)was born inEl Dorado, Arkansas on January 7, 1933. Her parents were Henry and Hattie Norfleet, she was the third child born to this union. Her parents, her husband, Elmer James Russey and siblings, Gus Smith and Louise Andrews preceded in her death. Ruth joined...

James Anthony Jacob

James Anthony Jacob

Jun 13, 2015

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy James Anthony Jacob was born on September 6, 1956 to the union of James Earl Jacob and Dorothy Lee Jacob. He departed this life on...

JOHN M HARRIS

JOHN M HARRIS

Jun 6, 2015

John Michael Harris, 55, of El Dorado, AR was born on March 23, 1960 in El Dorado, AR the son of Johnnie Lee "J. L." and Magdalene Shears Harris. John accepted Christ at an early age and united with First Baptist Church on Cordell, El Dorado. John attended school in the El Dorado School District where he played football and...

Carolyn McMurrian

Carolyn McMurrian

May 16, 2015

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" Psalms 23 Carolyn McMurrian was born in Strong, Arkansas on August 14, 1950 the daughter of Eddie Bell and Bobbie Leslie Cobb. She departed this life on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at John R. Williamson Hospice House, El Dorado, AR. She attended school at Gardner School District, Strong, AR. She worked...

Liilie "Madea" Hall

Liilie "Madea" Hall

May 6, 2015

Lillie Mae Brim Hall("Madea" or "Meon" was born on November 5, 1931 in Homer, LA the daughter of Andrew and Doris Mae Smith Brim. She departed this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by four children, Linda Lou Hall, Johnny Ray Hall and Nathaniel Hall and her first born, Thomas James Hall, Jr.; and a...

Vera L. Gibson

Vera L. Gibson

Apr 12, 2015

Vera L. Gibson was born on November 20, 1942 in El Dorado, AR the daughter of Gilbert and Mary Gathright Anderson. She departed this life on Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Oak Ridge Nursing Home, El Dorado, AR after nearly a decade of battling with Alzheimer's Disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Clifford Gibson; three...

Mattie L Owens

Mattie L Owens

Apr 7, 2015

Mattie L. Owens was born in Union County, Arkansas March 10, 1940 the daughter of James and Mammie Jenkins Owens. She departed this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Oakridge Nursing Home, El Dorado, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter; one brother, Charles; two sisters, Carlee and Pearl; two nephews, one niece and...

Wardell OGuin

Wardell OGuin

Mar 28, 2015

A Time to Be Born:Brother Wardell Oguin, the son of the late Charlie and Maybelle Ruffin Oguin was born on March 19, 1927 in Riderwood, Alabama.  He was the first of four children born of his parents.A Time to Die:Brother Oguin was bidden to rest on Saturday morning, Marcfh 28, 2105 while at Cherry Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility, Bastrop, Louisiana....

Magdalene "Maggie" Shears-Harris

Magdalene "Maggie" Shears-Harris

Mar 18, 2015

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want...Psalms 23 Magdalene "Maggie" Shears-Harris enter into this world as a gift from God on August 31, 1932 in Mt. Holly, Arkansas, the daughter of Dock and Girtha Phillips-Shears where two siblings anxiously awaited her arrival, Phillip Banks and Carolyn Francis Shears. Magdalene was welcome by her siblings with much joy. Sister...

Frederick James English

Frederick James English

Feb 16, 2015

Frederick James English 69, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life on February 17, 2015 at the MCSA. Fred was born on December 28, 1945 in Seattle, WA the son of William and Faye Wilma Meeks English. He was preceded in death by his parents. Fred was a United States Navy veteran and served this country during the Vietnam...

Lestine Renee Ross Johnson

Lestine Renee Ross Johnson

Jan 28, 2015

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11A Time to be Born: Winter was the season; on the 4th day of February 1960 a beautiful baby girl came into this world. Her loving devoted parents Lester “LC” and...

Eva Nell Terry

Eva Nell Terry

Jan 2, 2015

Eva Nell Terry was born in El Dorado, AR on October 28, 1936 the daughter of Coyd Terry and Georgie Reedy. She departed this life on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the MCSA, El Dorado, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. El Dorado, AR. She is survived...

Dea.Albert Miller

Dea.Albert Miller

Dec 27, 2014

The Lord is my Shepeard - Psalms 23 Albert Miller, Sr. was born on August 5, 1931 in Junction City, AR the son of James and Willie Mae Edwards Miller. He departed this life on Saturday, December 27,2014 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, a twin brother, Otis Miller, Jack Miller and a sister Ann Cook. He...

Rev.Ollie B Butler

Rev.Ollie B Butler

Dec 25, 2014

"Me The Wok I've Done Speak For Me"Reverend Ollie Bell Butler was born on July 12,  1924 in Urbana, AR the son of Jesse and Lillie Norman Butler. He received his reward on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Clear Lake Regional Hospital in Webster, TX.   He received his education at the Farm School in the Lawson District. He accepted...

Sarah Odell "Medea" Harrol Evans

Sarah Odell "Medea" Harrol Evans

Dec 6, 2014

            A Chapter completed,a page turned -A life well lived, a rest well earnedSarah Odell "Medea" Harrol-Evans was born on August 23, 1921 in Lillie, Louisiana, the daughter John and Alma Noble Harrell. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Fellowship Baptist Church, Lillie, LA. She attended Rosenwald High School, Lillie,...

Talmadge L. Loggins

Talmadge L. Loggins

Nov 22, 2014

Talmadge L. Loggins " T Loggins" by his family and friends was born February 13, 1956 in El Dorado, Arkansas the son of Tarleton and Bessie  Crow Loggins.He departed this life on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, Arkansas.He was a graduate of El Dorado High School.  He attended college at Grambling State...

James "JB" Grimes

James "JB" Grimes

Nov 20, 2014

James "J.B." Grimes was born on April 19, 1943 to the late George and Ora Sewell Grimes in Norphlet, AR.   He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Norphlet, AR.    He graduated from  Smith High School, Norphlet, AR, Class of 1961.   He served in  the U. S. Army.   He...

Devin Jadel Bradley

Devin Jadel Bradley

Nov 19, 2014

Devin Jadel Bradley was born Aug. 17, 1995, in El Dorado, the son of Thomas Christopher and Toni Washington Bradley. Devin was a 2014 graduate of El Dorado High School. He was free spirited and never met a stranger. He was known for his "DAP", (the special handshake-First Bump). He participated in the Special Olympics. He departed this life on...

Dr.Levi Gordon Davis

Dr.Levi Gordon Davis

Nov 16, 2014

Levi Gordon Davis was born on May 22, 1929 in Clacks, MS the son of John Leon and Leta Bell Sumner Davis. He professed his hope in Christ at an early age at St. Steven Missionary Baptist Church in Julius, AR under the pastorate of his father, Rev. John L. Davis. He received his early education in the Arkansas Public School...

William Jackson

William Jackson

Oct 26, 2014

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 14:18 William Jackson was born on April 30, 1925 in Louann, AR the son of William "Bill" and Tommie Howard Jackson. He departed this life on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, AR. William was a member of First Baptist Church, Smackover, AR where...