Obituaries

Sylvester Pryor

Sylvester Pryor

Jan 22, 2006

Sylvester Pryor was born on September 15,1948 in Gregory, AR, the son of Oliver J. and Willie Bell Jones Pryor. He departed this life on January 22, 2006 at his residence. At an early age he united with the St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Gregory, AR. He moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1967. While there he met and married Donna...

Katie L Billings Jefferson

Katie L Billings Jefferson

Jan 5, 2006

Sis. Katie L. Billings Jefferson was born March 12, 1930 in Union County, Arkansas, the daughter of Eddie and Mary Lou Jackson Thomas. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Starlight Church of God in Christ where she remained a faithful member until death. She served under the leadership of Elder Lewis Cook, Elder Butts, Bishop...

Mary L Brice

Mary L Brice

Dec 21, 2005

Sis. Mary L. Brice was born January 22, 1945 in Calhoun County, the daughter of V.S. and Mandy Williams Thomas. She united in marriage to Lee Brice. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrell, Arkansas. She departed this life on December 31, 2005 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Sis. Brice was preceded...

Minnie Lee (Williams) Montgomery

Minnie Lee (Williams) Montgomery

Nov 27, 2005

Sis. Minnie Lee (Williams) Montgomery was born on May 3, 1905 in Bernice, Louisiana, the second of fourteen children, the daugther of the late Senet and Lillie Mosley Williams. She was the oldest member of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church and a member of Sis. Lola Bullock's Sunday School Class. She remained a faithful member until death. Big Mama...

Mittie Williams

Mittie Williams

Nov 10, 2005

Sister Mittie Williams was born November 28, 1937 in Farmerville, LA the daughter of Jason and Anne Mae Finley Jones. On Thursday, November 10, 2005 the Lord picked a lovely flower from his garden and called Sis. Williams home. At an early age she feel in love with and married Charles Williams. During this unity nine children were born. Sis....

Malcolm Dewayne McNeil

Malcolm Dewayne McNeil

Oct 29, 2005

Mr. Malcolm McNeil was born on August 26, 1968 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of Henry Loggins and Rosemary McNeil. Malcolm was a friend and a well known cosmetologist. He worked at People's Beauty Shop in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was a member of the Starlight Baptist Church where the Rev. R. M. Johnson is pastor. Malcolm leaves to...

Mattie Mae Smith

Mattie Mae Smith

Oct 22, 2005

Sis. Mattie Mae Smith was born on May 23, 1912 in Union County, Arkansas, the daughter of Tom and Roxie Box Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Her husband Gaddy L. Smith, three sons, Prezell Smith, Linnie Smith and Henry Smith. She leaves to cherish her memories, Three sons, James Darling of Los Angeles, California, Fred Smith...

Mackie Lee Burgie

Mackie Lee Burgie

Oct 20, 2005

Bro. Mackie Lee "Killer" Burgie was born on August 15, 1935 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of Garland and Ella Hampton Burgie. He departed this life on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eurel Bradley, Cleveland Bradley,Dewitt Bradley, Verdie Bradley and Julia Rhems. He leaves to...

Mary Vell Ridgell

Mary Vell Ridgell

Oct 13, 2005

Sis. Mary Vell Ridgell "Sister" was born on September 3, 1943, in El Dorado, AR, the daughter of Provell and Mary S.Collier-Aaron. She united with Lee Chapel A.M.E. and later with Bouldeware Temple Church of God in Christ. Mary united in marriage to Roy Lee Ridgell, Sr. To this union five children were born. Mary was preceded in death by...

Marilyn Watts

Marilyn Watts

Oct 12, 2005

Sis. Marilym Watts was born on December 1, 1920, in Stephens, AR, the daughter of Nathaniel and Missionary Della Zackery Watts. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Willie Roy Watts and Elder Theodore Watts. She leaves to cherish her memories, one brother Bro. Freeman Watts of El Dorado, AR. Ms.Watts was cremated. A Memorial Services...

Tom Perkins, Jr.

Tom Perkins, Jr.

Sep 9, 2005

Bro. Tom Perkins, Jr. was born on July 9, 1935 in Lake Village, Arkansas, the son of Tom and Mary Elizabeth Hollings Perkins, Sr. His journey in this life ended on September 9, 2005 in his home in West Crossett, Arkansas. In 1954, he was employed by Crossett Saw Mill, which later became Georgia Pacific Corp., there he worked until...

Linda Ann Island

Linda Ann Island

Sep 9, 2005

Sis Linda Ann Island was born on March 22, 1952 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the daughter of John and Nannie Bell Brown Island. She united with New Bethel Baptist Church at an early age where she remained a faithful member. She leaves to cherish her memories: Her father, John Island of El Dorado, Arkansas, One son, David Lee(Kizzie) of El...

Dorothy J. Thigpen Cargile

Dorothy J. Thigpen Cargile

Sep 6, 2005

Sis. Dorothy J. Thigpen Cargile was born on May 17, 1937, in El Dorado, AR, the daughter of Rance and Georgia Thurman Thigpen. Dorothy accepted Christ at an early age and united with Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God and Christ in El Dorado, Arkansas. She later moved to Los Angeles, California and united with First Corinthian Baptist Church...

Floria Dorch

Floria Dorch

Aug 8, 2005

Sis. Floria Dorch was born October 22, 1911, in Junction City, Arkansas to Columbus and Rosanna Hogan Dismuke. She was the first born into the union of six children. She attended school in Union County. In 1929 she united in Holy Matrimony to James Jones of Upland and to this union five children were born. Her parents,her husband, one brother,...

Cora Lee Mitchell

Cora Lee Mitchell

Aug 8, 2005

Sis. Cora Lee Mitchell was born on October 8, 1919 in Three Creeks, Arkansas, the daughter of James Luther and Minnie Lee Williams Dorton. She went to school in Union County and at an early age she professed Christ with St. James Baptist Church, El Dorado, Arkansas. She met and married Joel Frank Mitchell Jr. "Jeff" and to this union...

Minnie Mae Cook

Minnie Mae Cook

Aug 1, 2005

Minnie Ganter Cook was born September 18, 1922 in El Dorado, AR, the daughter of Pete and Marie Bray Ganter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Chester Cook, a brother and a sister. She is survived by Three Sons, Otis Lee Sherman and Billy R. Cook both of El Dorado, AR, and Sammie Cook of Smackover,...

Robert Mitchell

Robert Mitchell

Jul 25, 2005

Mr. Robert "Cowboy" Mitchell was born on April 20, 1026, the son of Warren and Annie Mae Craig Mitchell in Union County, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents; Two Brothers and Three Sisters. Survivors include one son, Robert Mitchell II of El Dorado, AR; five grandchildren and fourteen great-grand children. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July...

James Earl Jackson

James Earl Jackson

Jun 26, 2005

Born November 28, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Curtis & Dorothy Winser Jackson. Preceded in death by his father, Curtis Jackson, two brothers, Antonio Jackson and Curtis Jackson, Jr., one sister, Julianne Jackson. He is survived by his best friend, Sandra Kay Malone of Little Rock, AR; two sons, Dameyon Malone(Coyitito Danielle) of El Dorado, AR, Jamie Malone(Tina)...

Berry Henry Miles

Berry Henry Miles

Jun 19, 2005

Berry Henry Miles was born March 8, 1972 in El Dorado, AR the son of M.C. and Rosie Lee Henry Miles. Survivors include his parents, M.C. and Rosie Lee Miles of Junction City, AR; three brothers, Michael L. Henry of Dallas, TX, Charles Ray Henry and Marvin Miles both of El Dorado, AR; one sister, Tiffany Miles of El Dorado,...

P.J. BRYANT

P.J. BRYANT

Nov 16, 2004

P.J. BRYANT WAS THE SON OF HAYWOOD AND ANNIE SIMMONS BRYANT. HE WAS A MEMBER OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-CORDELL. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS WIFE, ABERDEEN BRYANT; A DAUGHTER, MARLENE DAVIS; ONE BROTHER, JIMMY BRYANT; FIVE SISTERS, ANNIE P. JOHNSON, EVELYN HOLLIMAN, LINNIE M. TINNER, ADDIE M. JOHNSON AND MINNIE O. NELSON. HE IS SURVIVED BY ONE BROTHER,...

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