Obituaries
Herman Roberson
Jan 12, 2014
Herman Roberson, the third child of John Roberson and Rebecca Ross Roberson was born February 18, 1917 in Dumas City, Arkansas. At an early age, he united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Lisbon, Arkansas under the leadership of Reverend John Abbey. He served faithfully as a Deacon until his health failed. He was a long-time butcher at Dumas Packing...
LACERENE BURNS RHODES
Jan 7, 2014
Lacerene Burns Rhodes fondly known by family and friends as "Mae West" or "MawMaw" was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1918 in Norphlet, Arkansas. She was the 4th of ten siblings of Jake and Pearl Palmer Burns. She was preceded in death by her parents,her husband Reverend Curtis Rhodes, Sr.,one son, Michael Rhodes; two brothers, George Burns and Melvin...
Dewey Winston Ross
Dec 28, 2013
Dewey Winston Ross was born on July 20, 1944 in Smackover, AR the son of Willie and Mary Lewis Ross. He departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, James Ross, Elmer Ross and Johnny R. Ross, and one sister Aristene...
Charles Lindsey
Dec 23, 2013
Charles Lindsey was born on December 22,1922 in Dubach, Louisiana the son of Oscar and Sula Palmer Lindsey. He departed this life on Monday, December 23, 2013 after celebrating his birthday on the 22nd at the Timberlane Nursing and Rehab Center, El Dorado, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Tommy Lindsey, six sisters, Alberta Lindsey,...
Rosie Mae Hicks
Dec 20, 2013
Rosie M. Hicks was born to the late Wiley Wright and Mary Mayfield on April 23,1923 in Dubach,Louisiana Rosie accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church. After the death of her first husband , she married a CME Preacher, Rev.Celo Hicks , and became a member of...
JoAnn Ford
Nov 22, 2013
A Chapter Complete,A Page Turned... A Life Well Lived , A Rest Well Earned. JoAnn Ellison Ford, the only child of Jimmy Ellison and Eursleen Culp was born August 14, 1946 in El Dorado, Arkansas. At an early age, she united with Triumphant Church located on the corner of Union and Lester Street where she actively participated in Mrs. Vernita...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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