Obituaries

Alice Mayweather

Alice Mayweather

Oct 5, 2024

Alice Rebecca Mayweather was born to the late John Hendrix and Allie Fay Pollar in Yuma, Arizona on August 30, 1940.

For many years, Alice called El Dorado, Arkansas, her home. She dedicated herself to the El Dorado School District, driving bus # 5, until her retirement in 2002. Her commitment extended beyond her work, as she found joy in cooking,...

Juanita Daniels

Juanita Daniels

Oct 1, 2024

Juanita Marie Jackson- Daniels was born May 4, 1939 in El Dorado, AR to the late Alice Earlene Jackson and J.C. Jackson.

Juanita was a graduate of Washington High School in El Dorado, AR.

She was a dedicated nurse and Pharmacist for many years for Warner Brown and the Medical Center of South Arkansas. In 1956, she met and married the love...

Dalvin "Double O" Lewis

Dalvin "Double O" Lewis

Sep 24, 2024

Dalvin Dewayne Lewis was born on March 15, 1977, to the late "Earnest "Pete" Lewis and Mildrene King Seals in Camden, Arkansas. He took his final breath and rested in the Lord's loving arms on September 24, 2024, at home, surrounded by loved ones.

At an earlier age, he accepted Christ and attended Rising Star Baptist Church. He attended Harmony Grove...

Robert Avery

Robert Avery

Sep 21, 2024

Robert James Avery was born May 30, 1967, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Jessie and Martinea Nelson. Robert was very hardworking and outgoing.

Robert was employed for many years at Murphy Motor Co., El Dorado Golf and Country Club, and was a former co-owner of A&N Janitorial Services. Robert James was a family man. He loved to cook and always enjoyed...

Juanita Rogers

Juanita Rogers

Sep 16, 2024

Winter was the season when Ira Baker, Sr., and Ruby Dell Fikes Baker welcomed their baby girl, Juanita Baker, on February 26, 1952, in Strong, Arkansas.

She accepted Christ at a very early age, uniting with the Shiloh Baptist Church in Strong, Arkansas. "Pee Wee," as she was affectionately called by her family and friends, graduated from Gardner High School in...

Alfonzo James Sr.

Alfonzo James Sr.

Sep 16, 2024

Mr. Alfonzo James, Sr. was born November 4, 1958, to the late Arguster James Sr. and Burnell Brown. He was a proud resident of the great place of El Dorado, Arkansas, graduating from El Dorado High School Class of 1977. Mr. James loved to entertain his family and friends. Boy, oh boy, he liked to barbeque with the blues. He...

Emon Tatum

Emon Tatum

Sep 14, 2024

Brother Emon Tatum was born on March 18, 1936, to the late Temos and Lizzie Tatum.

He joined Victory Church Years ago. He and his wife, the late Gloria Tatum, to which one child was born.

Emon worked as a butler for Reynolds and Drapers for many years. In later years, he began working for ConAgra Poultry, from which he retired after...

Shirley Kelley

Shirley Kelley

Sep 11, 2024

Shirley Kelley, 84, passed away on September 11, 2024 in her home in Little Rock, AR.

Shirley Kelley was born on January 22, 1940, in El Dorado, AR, to Johnny Kelley and Jimmie Lee Robertson.

She worked as a cook at Townhouse Restaurant for over 60 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church-Cordell, where she once served as a member...

Angela Malone

Angela Malone

Sep 9, 2024

"Death leaves a heartache nothing can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal"

Angelia Ann Malone, fondly known by family and friends as "Aunt Tuna," was born March 15, 1971, in Camden, Arkansas, to Susie Ellen Welch and Eddie Joe Malone Sr. 

Angelia Ann attended El Dorado High School.

Angelia could light up any room she was in. The word "stranger"...

Maurice Hegler Jr.

Maurice Hegler Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Maurice, a graduate of Camden Fairview in 2017, was a talented football player. His passion for driving led him to obtain his CDL license from Pine Bluff Truck Driving School in 2022. He was an active member of New St. Mary's Church in Camden, Arkansas, where his grandfather, Rev. Odell Carr, was the guiding force.

Maurice loved his son Mauri with...

Lillie Wainright

Lillie Wainright

Aug 31, 2024

February 5th, 1949, Sylvester and Mariah Survillion welcomed a bouncing baby girl in Marks, Mississippi. She was the baby of ten other siblings. At the age of two, this precious jewel went to stay with her Aunt Lillie and Uncle Rommie. "Aunt Lillie was unable to bear children and was fortunate to name Lillie as her namesake.

She confessed a belief...

Jeremy Malone

Jeremy Malone

Aug 19, 2024

Jeremy Malone was born October 6, 1987, to the union of Larry and Florine Malone of Three Creeks, AR.

He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior early at the Union Arc Baptist Church. Jeremy graduated in 2007 from Junction City High School, where he played basketball and always got in the game, with the whole gym chanting, "We want G."

Jeremy...

Jaylen Robinson

Jaylen Robinson

Aug 13, 2024

On June 15, 1997, Seletha Watson-Skeine and the late Stacy Robinson were blessed with a beautiful, bouncing baby boy named Jaylen D. Robinson in Irving, TX. Jaylen was the light of his mom's life.

Jaylen accepted Christ at a young age at Shady Grove Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his earthly departure.

Jaylen attended Norphlet High School, where he...

Dorothy Davis

Dorothy Davis

Aug 13, 2024

Sister Dorothy Jean Davis was born on January 13, 1944, to the late Elizabeth G. Templeton and O.W. Davis. Dorothy attended school in El Dorado, AR.

She joined St. James #2 Baptist Church early in life. Sister Dorothy worked several domestic jobs before being joined in holy matrimony to the late Vernon Nelson. Later in life, she was employed at Oak...

Stephanie Candley

Stephanie Candley

Aug 9, 2024

On September 5, 1973, Stephanie Nicole Candley made her grand entrance into the world at the Candley family's home across the street from Washington Middle School. Stephanie is the firstborn to the union of the late Michael D. Candley Sr. and Joy "Joyce" Wilson-Candley; this made her the "OLDEST COUSIN," and it is a fact that she made well known.

Stephanie...

Gussie Young

Gussie Young

Jul 24, 2024

Gussie Beatrice Young's life began on February 6, 1927, when she was born to the late Fred and Critty Davis Lewis in Union County, Arkansas.

Gussie surrendered her life to Christ as a young child under the leadership of Rev. Edgar Porchia at Sweet Home Baptist Church. She served on the Junior Usher Board, Sunday School Secretary, and B.T.U. President and...

Maya Wilson

Maya Wilson

Jul 21, 2024

Maya Simone Wilson was born to Sharon Moore and Steven Wilson on September 3, 1996, in Little Rock, AR. She departed this life on July 21, 2024, in Rockford, IL.

She was baptized at Beulah Grove Baptist Church under Reverend Luther Harris.

Maya later graduated in 2014 from El Dorado High School.

Maya's life was colored by her love for art. She cherished...

Xavier Moore

Xavier Moore

Jul 17, 2024

Xavier DeAndre Moore was born September 17, 1992, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Sharon Moore and Robert Gatson. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital.

At an early age, he accepted Christ at Douglas Chapel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Donnell Hegler. He worked for J. Christy at Lion...

Namon Jamerson

Namon Jamerson

Jul 13, 2024

Namon was born December 4, 1950, to the late Dr. William and Lula Jamerson of El Dorado, AR. Namon left his earthly home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Medical Center in North Little Rock, AR.

Namon confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at First Baptist Church- Cordell under the late Rev....

Brian Williams

Brian Williams

Jul 13, 2024

Deacon Brian Mason Williams passed away on July 13, 2024, at Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR, after a short illness. He was 51 years old.

Brian was born on January 1, 1973, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Earnest Mason Sr. and Carolyn Williams. He was the fourth of six children. He was baptized at a young age and later rebaptized after...