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Thomas Lockett
May 2, 2023
Thomas was born on August 31, 1959, in El Dorado, AR, to Evorn Locket and T.C. Williams.
He graduated from El Dorado High School. After graduation, he was employed at Pilgrim Pride for many years; later, he was employed at Garrette Furniture; later, he moved to Texarkana, AR, where he became employed at Cooper Tire for many years until he...
Pastor Eugene Farley Sr.
Apr 26, 2023
Pastor Eugene Jethro Farley Sr. was born October 10, 1959, in Memphis, TN, to the late Walter and Lula Mae Farley.
Pastor Farley graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1978 and attended Arkansas State University, studying Criminology. He grew up with a love of music and sang in a gospel quartet for 25 years.
Pastor Farley confessed a hope in...
Donnie Traylor
Apr 26, 2023
On January 31, 1966, a set of twins named Donnie and Lonnie Ray were born to the union of Sam and Birdell Traylor in El Dorado, AR.
Donnie attended church at St. James Baptist Church; he loved his family and son.
Donnie is preceded in death by his parents and Brother, John L. Traylor; two Nephews, Johnathan Traylor,...
Donald German
Apr 25, 2023
Donald Lloyd German was born September 2, 1960, along with his twin brother, Ronald, in Bastrop, LA, to the late Izea and Earlean German. He was raised as one of six amazing siblings. Donald was raised in the church and attended Evergreen Baptist Church in Bastrop, LA, where he confessed Christ and was baptized in August 1968. During his teenage...
Brandon Trey Mack
Apr 22, 2023
Psalm 113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the LORD's name is to be praised.
Brandon Treshun 'Trey' Mack was a special bundle of love and an amazing gift to his maternal and paternal families. With his bright eyes, contagious smile, and loving heart, Trey brought immense joy to his family and friends....
Sunny Patricia Mathis
Apr 16, 2023
Sunny Patricia Mathis was born on March 12, 1961, in El Dorado, AR, to the parentage of the late Mary Jo Jenkins and late T.C. Mathis. She accepted Christ as her Savior as a child at St Vestal C.M.E. and again in her early 20s at Fairview Faith and Worship Ministries. Sunny left the state of Arkansas and moved to...
Eric Baker
Apr 12, 2023
God Giveth…
Deacon Eric Demond Baker was born to Mr. Ira and Mrs. Bertha Baker on August 18, 1976, in Eldorado, Arkansas. He was the fifth Baker Boy born of this marriage. Eric has always had a love and passion when it came to God and church. His maternal grandmother, Myrtle L Miller, called him “Preacher.” She gave...
Florence Lockett
Apr 10, 2023
On October 29, 1949, a beautiful baby girl from the union of William Amos Lockett and Evorn Lockett was born in Jacksonville, Florida.
God entered her life at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Summerfield, Louisiana, under the leadership of the late Rev. E.H. Houston.
Later she moved to El Dorado, Arkansas, and united with New Eastside...
Marcus Deon Thomas
Apr 6, 2023
Marcus leaves to morn his memories his mother, JoAnne Miller; significant other for over 20 years, Lawanda Harper; three children, Alaysha, Alexie, and Allysa Thomas; one brother John Smith; grandmother, Earnestine Boone; several Aunts, Uncles, and Friends. Marcus is preceded in death by his father, the late Charles Richardson.
Shemecia “Meechee” Richmond
Apr 5, 2023
Shemecia Dionna (Meechee) Richmond was born on June 11, 1984, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Jasper and Leehigh Richmond.
She is a graduate of El Dorado High School Class of 2002. She continued her passion for braiding hair until she was called home.
She was preceded in death by both grandmothers, Orean King Ford and Nodie Phillips.
Shemecia's loving and...
Gregory Slade
Apr 3, 2023
Gregory Slade was born November 1, 1991, in El Dorado, AR, to Adriane Burgie and Leon Mask.
Gregory accepted Christ at an early age and united with Wesson Street C.O.G.I.C.
Gregory loved to write and rap music; he loved his children with every bone in his body. He had his grandma Carolyn and Momaw wrapped around his finger, and he...
Jeweldine Miller
Apr 1, 2023
Mother Jeweldine Miller was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on May 5, 1948, to the late CB and Annie Mae Clemons Miller. She professed Christ at an early age and was saved under the ministry of the late Elder Louis C. Cook. She later united with the Wesson Street Church Of God In Christ under the guidance of Superintendent Lennie...
Rosie Mae McDaniel
Mar 26, 2023
Rosie Mae Billing Davis Mc Daniel, 95, of El Dorado, AR, was born August 10, 1927, in the old Hillsboro community to the late Arthur Billing, Sr, Lula Brown Billing, and stepmother Lina Mae Ridgell Billing. Rosie Mae accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized in the creek, and was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where...
Delois Ross
Mar 23, 2023
Sister Delois Ross was born January 20, 1948, in Urbana, AR, to Frank and Cather Ree Barnes. She was a Class of 1965 Gardner High School graduate. Afterwards, she entered the medical workforce. She later attended college in Camden, AR, obtaining her nursing degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. During her nursing career, she also worked as a Pharmacy Tech....
Charles Foster
Mar 20, 2023
Mr. Charles Edward Foster was born on February 1, 1946, to the late Eddie James and Ola Perl Foster in El Dorado, Arkansas.
At an early age, he united with Zion Watch Baptist Church. Mr. Foster served his country by joining the United States Army. He was employed with Nexans AmerCable, Incorporated, where he worked in the shipping department until...
James Andrew Benton
Mar 15, 2023
A Faithful Servant
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.
James Andrew Benton was born on April 12, 1955, in Strong, Arkansas, to the late Walter Benton Jr. and Alma Benton. James departed his life on March 15, 2023, at his home in El Dorado, AR.
At an...
Nancy Lowery
Mar 14, 2023
Nancy Lillie Lowery was born on March 28th, 1928, to the late Sula Holliman and Zeke Lille.
She departed this life on March 14th, 2023.
She accepted Christ at an early age at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Chidester, Arkansas. She joined in holy matrimony to late Dec. Earnest Lowery in 1945, and four children were born to this...
Jerry Rainey
Mar 11, 2023
Jerry D. Rainey was born August 9, 1932, to Sam Bo and Bobbie Lee Rainey in Mount Holly, AR. Growing up, he was best known as J.D. or "one of those Rainey boys."
Jerry accepted Christ at an early age at the New Hope Baptist Church in Mount Holly, where he attended church and school.
As a youngster, he worked...
Andrew "Billy" Jackson
Mar 5, 2023
Andrew “Billy” Jackson, Jr, 88, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of El Dorado, AR, passed away on March 5, 2023, in Orlando, FL.
Andrew was born in El Dorado, AR, to Andrew Jackson, Sr & Willie Ester Tatum on February 3, 1935.
He joined Zion Watch Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member until he relocated...
Lillie Moore
Mar 1, 2023
Lillie Mae Moore was born on March 22, 1934, to the late Layfatte Jones Sr. and the late Letha Bradley Jones. She received her heavenly wings on March 1, 2023.
Lillie accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion #2 in Urbana, Arkansas. She later united with New home Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. T.L. Green, where...
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