Obituaries

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...

Herman Roberson

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

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

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

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

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

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...