Obituaries

Essaline Williams

Essaline Williams

Oct 3, 2014

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the timeof my departure is at hand.  I have fought agood fight, I have finished my course.I have kept the faith...II Timothy 4:6-7 Essaline was born on April 14, 1933 in Ingalls, AR the daughter of Earnest and KatieJackson Blueford. Essaline accepted Christ at an early age and united with First...

Willie Mae Anderson

Willie Mae Anderson

Sep 22, 2014

Life and Legacy of Sister Willie Mae Anderson Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her...

Mildred Jane Brown Williams

Mildred Jane Brown Williams

Sep 3, 2014

Heaven, where we are free,  Heaven, cant you see?  Heaven, its for you and for me,  Heaven, when we are free.  Mildred Jane Brown Williams was born on November 29, 1967 in Junction City, AR the daughter of Marshall Levell(Ray) and Beatrice Mosley Meeks. She departed this life on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at her home in Junction City, AR....

Stephanie Elizabeth Johnson

Stephanie Elizabeth Johnson

Sep 2, 2014

Stephanie Elizabeth Johnson was born on March 26, 1957 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Parnell Thomas and Ludie Webb. She later relocated to Rockford, IL where she attended school. She later relocated to Denver, CO and worked at Anderson Packaging until she retired. She united with the True Light Baptist Church of Denver. After retirement she moved to Smackover,...

Garland Bass

Garland Bass

Aug 23, 2014

Garland Bass, 72, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.He was born on Aug. 9, 1942, to the Duffer and Lillie Mae Waller Bass. He was a member of Union Arc Baptist Church in Dodge City, attended Rosenwald Elementary and high school in Junction City, and was employed by Allied Construction in Dallas.He was preceded in...

Sterling J. Williams

Sterling J. Williams

Aug 19, 2014

Sterling J. Williams, 79, died Wednesday Aug 19,2014 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born on Aug. 27, 1934, in Crossett, to James “Jim” and Julia Gayfield Williams. He attended Crossett School in Crossett. He was employed with Jet Asphalt and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in El Dorado. He was preceded in death by his...

Elmer Glover

Elmer Glover

Aug 13, 2014

o not stand at my grave and weep;?I am not there, I do not sleep.?I am a thousand winds that blow.?I am the diamond glints on snow.?I am the sunlight on ripened grain.?I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush?I am the swift uplifting rush?Of quiet birds in circled flight.?I am the soft stars that...

Willie Lee "W.B." Banks

Willie Lee "W.B." Banks

Jul 22, 2014

Willie Lee "W.B." Banks was born on July 23, 1956 in Bernice, LA the son of Ira and Mildred Ward Banks. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2014 at his residence in Calion, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, his brother Ira Banks. He spent his early years in Fellowship, LA and attended Rosenwald School...

Ravell Sumler

Ravell Sumler

Jun 21, 2014

I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear falling on my ear The Son of God discloses. Ravell Sumler was born on February 12, 1938 in Summerfield, LA the daughter of Willie and Theoria Randolph Eutsey.   She departed this life on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at John R. Williamson Hospice House, El Dorado, AR.   She was preceded...

Fred Roy Smith

Fred Roy Smith

Jun 4, 2014

Fred Roy Smith was born February 15, 1949 in Union County, AR the son of Gaddy and Mattie Hall Smith.   He departed this life on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at his residence in Calion, AR.   He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Prezell Smith, Linnie Smith and Henry Earl Smith.   He attended Smith...

JEANETTE LAWRENCE

JEANETTE LAWRENCE

May 14, 2014

A Chapter Completed, A Page Turned ... A Life Well Lived, A Rest Well Earned A TIME TO BE BORN: Jeanette WAS BORN #14 OF 15 CHILDREN ON JUNE 17, 1953, TO THE LATE PENNINGTON JOHN (PJ) GRIFFIN, SR & SUEANNIE BURNS GRIFFIN.  EIGHT (8) SIBLINGS PRECEDED HER IN DEATH INCLUDING:  ERNEST GRIFFIN, MARTHA ANN COLVIN, LIZZIE B. MCKINNEY, JOHNNIE...

Donnie Ray Russ

Donnie Ray Russ

Apr 21, 2014

Donnie Ray Russ, 62, died Monday, April 21, 2014, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.He was born on March 4, 1952, in Camden, to Isaiah Russ and Maeola Stephens. He attended Williams Dennis School in Rockford, Ill., and Smackover School and was a member of Sweet Canaan Missionary Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents and a...

John W Millage

John W Millage

Apr 18, 2014

John “Johnnie” Willie Millage, 55, of El Dorado, died Friday, April 18, 2014, at the UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock.He was born March 19, 1959, in Lillie, La. He joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Lillie and worked as a caretaker for Theodosia Nolan and was a former employee of Risinger Spur.He was preceded in death by his...

Willie Roy "Keon" Jackson Jr.

Willie Roy "Keon" Jackson Jr.

Apr 18, 2014

Willie Roy "Keon" Jackson Jr. was born July 22,1926 in Monroe, Lousiana  to Willie Roy "Doc" Jackson and Johnnie Mae Dorch . Willie attended Westside ,Spearsvillie, and El Dorado High School . He  graduated from Grambling State University with a B.A.  Degree.In 1976  Willie joined the United State Army.Where he served 27 years  as a Sergeant. He worked as a mechanic...

William "Bay" Ross

William "Bay" Ross

Apr 14, 2014

William "Bay" Ross was born on November 25, 1945 to Calvin and Mealand Johnson Ross of Lisbon, Arkansas.He attended Smackover Training School and graduated May of 1964.  He served in the United states Army and recievedhis Honorable Discharge Certificate.He accepted Christ at an early age.He was united in matrimony to his high school sweetheart, Joan(Blackmon)Ross for 51 years.He was employed...

Titus F Edwards

Titus F Edwards

Apr 2, 2014

Titus Fernando Edwards, 37, was born Oct. 21, 1976, in El Dorado, to Otis Miller and Lois J. Edwards.Titus departed this life on April 2, 2014, at MCSA.He was self-employed owning his own business, House of Fragrance and King of Wings in Camden.He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Servetie James Montgomery; grandfathers, John Wesley Cobb and Otis Miller...

Ruth Ann Goodwin

Ruth Ann Goodwin

Mar 30, 2014

For  the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.   ~Romans 6:23Ruth A. Goodwin, 61, of El Dorado, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House following a long battle with cancer.Ruth was born to Frank and Eserlean Townsend on August 10,1952 in Benton, Arkansas.She...

Marianetia Bullock ("Netia Bullock") Jones

Marianetia Bullock ("Netia Bullock") Jones

Mar 28, 2014

Sister Marianetia Bullock("Netia Bullock')  was born  January 1,1952 in El Dorado, Arkansas , the daughter of Melvin Odell Bullock and  Geraldine Paige. Netia went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 28,2014 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, Arkansas. At an early age , Netia united with New Bethel Baptist Church . She later moved her membership...

Linda Faye Robinson

Linda Faye Robinson

Feb 26, 2014

Linda Faye Curley Robinson was born on May 25, 1951 in El Dorado, AR the daughter of John A. Curley and Nora Moore. At an early age, she united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR. She was an active member and served faithfully until her health declined. Many years ago, she met Mr. Baby Ray Robinson...

Alverine Kendrix

Alverine Kendrix

Feb 5, 2014

Alverine Kendrix was born on Dec. 12, 1930, in Lorann, La., the daughter of Willie Lee and Tressie L. Green White. She departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in the John R. Williamson Hospice House, of El Dorado. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, the Rev. Allen Mack and Carvin Kendrix. She was a...