Obituaries

Mary Willie Howard

Mary Willie Howard

Nov 24, 2007

"Let not your heart be troubled" Sis. Mary Willie Howard was born on May 1, 1913 in Stephens, Arkansas to Charlie Howard and Fannie Baxter Wiley. She moved to El Dordo where she remained until her death. She worked as a domestic and was committed, dedicated and devoted to all she encountered. She was a faithful member of First Baptist...

Willie Travis Norman

Willie Travis Norman

Nov 20, 2007

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" II Timothy 4:7 Bro. Willie Travis Norman, 56, of Ashtabula, Ohio and formerly of Urbana, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 in Gary, Indiana. Travis was born on August 23, 1951, in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of Archie Lee and Verda...

Melvin Mosley

Melvin Mosley

Oct 27, 2007

"In my fathers house are many mansions" Bro. Melvin Mosley was born on December 16, 1932 to the late Lillie Lee and Green Mosley. He departed this life on October 27, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandchild, four sisters, Lizzie Williams, Bertha Archie, Minnie Lee Montgomery and Bessie Nelson; one brother, Coundrie Williams. He leaves...

Willie Wade, Sr.

Willie Wade, Sr.

Oct 1, 2007

"Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me." Brother Willie Wade, Sr. was born on August 3, 1910 in Union County, Arkansas, the son of Felix and Mary McDowell Wade. He departed this life on Monday, October 1, 2007 in Richmond, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Willie...

Betty Joyce Thompson

Betty Joyce Thompson

Sep 30, 2007

"Let not your hear be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1 Sis. Betty Joyce "Boone" Thompson was born on May 18, 1955 in Lisbon, Arkansas, the daughter of J. W. and Alberta Waldon McElroy. She worked as a cook. Betty united with Mt. Zion Lisbon at an early age where she was a very faithful...

Rubie Lee McMurrian

Rubie Lee McMurrian

Aug 2, 2007

"I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help, my help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and the earth... Psalms 121:1-2" District Missionary Rubie Lee McMurrian, a rare jewel, a virtous woman has departed from this earth, for another home in "A city which has foundation, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews...

Isabelle Annette Nunn

Isabelle Annette Nunn

Jul 29, 2007

Sister Isabelle Annette Nunn, a beloved sister, aunt and friend, has departed from this earth for another home in "A city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God, "Hebrews 11:10. Isabele Nunn was born September 10, 1917 in Strong, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Garland and Anna Belle Williams White. Isablle Nunn, 89 years of...

Richard Lee Norris

Richard Lee Norris

Jul 22, 2007

"A precious one from the Grace of God is gone. A voice we love and always will remember. He is safe in the arms of God. God saved Richard by Grace. Therefore by love, over the shadows, sweetly he shall rest." Richard Lee Norris, was born on October 31, 1950 in the city of Hampton,Arkansas, the son of W. D....

Jayden Martez Moody

Jayden Martez Moody

Jun 30, 2007

"And peace I leave with you" On June 30, 2007 God plucked a beautiful little flower bloom from his garden. Jayden Martez Moody was born on April 10, 2007 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of Cedric Moody and Shakerah Moody. He departed this life at an early age in the Medical Center of South Arkansas. Jayden leaves to cherish...

James Donald Bryant

James Donald Bryant

Jun 22, 2007

"And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was." Bro. James Donald Bryant(J.D.) was born on May 30, 1924 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of John D. and Mary Ganner Bryant. J. D. graduated from Washington High School, El Dorado, Arkansas and after graduation enlisted in the...

Ron Davis

Ron Davis

Jun 20, 2007

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" Phillipians 4:7 Mr. Ron Davis was born on July 5, 1979, in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of Ronnie and Vicki Banks Davis. He departed this life on June 20, 2007 in the Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, Arkansas. He...

Samantha Brown Easter

Samantha Brown Easter

Jun 15, 2007

"And peace I leave with you... On June 15, 2007, Mrs. Samantha Brown Easter boarded a flight of spiritual transition to be with the Lord. Samantha Brown Easter(Lady Girl) was born April 23, 1930, a life long resident of El Dorado, Arkansas until moving to Kansas City, Missouri in March of 2007. Mrs. Easter was the eighth of nine children...

Freddie Frazier

Freddie Frazier

Jun 5, 2007

"Peace I leave with you, may peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27 Bro. Freddie Frazier was born August 15, 1934, in Minden, Louisiana. He was the son of the late Pearline Beasley and Breon Frazier. Bro. Frazier was employed at...

Deacon Odell Stewart

Deacon Odell Stewart

Jun 5, 2007

"I go to life and not to death from darkness to life's native sky' I go from sick and from pain To health and in mortality. Let our farewell, then, be tearless Since I bid farewell to tears; Write this day of my departure Festive in your coming years." Deacon Odell "Winky" Stewart was born August 3, 1946 in El...

Romalice Brown

Romalice Brown

May 24, 2007

Deacon Romalice Brown was born to the union of George and Annie Preston Brown on September 4, 1908 in St. James Parish Louisiana. Romalice departed this life on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, El Dorado, Arkansas. At an early age Romalice accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He was ordained as...

Levi Sims

Levi Sims

May 22, 2007

Bro. Levi Sims was born on March 5, 1900 in Union County, Arkansas the son of P. S. and Laura Sims. He departed this life on May 22, 2007 in the Mary Goss Nursing Home, Monroe, Louisiana. Levi was a faithful member of Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother,...

Ruby Dell Baker

Ruby Dell Baker

May 13, 2007

Quiet, dignified, faithful, industrious and loving are all expressions of what Mrs. Ruby Dell Baker stood for. A mother of her family and the community, none could compare. Sis. Ruby Dell Baker was born on January 17, 1927 in Strong, Arkansas, the daughter of Jim and Arbella Williams Fikes. She was educated in Strong and a faithful member of Shiloh...

Melton Bullock

Melton Bullock

Apr 20, 2007

Deacon Melton "Nunk" Bullock was born on September 2, 1936 in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana to the late Mr. Odell and Mrs. Lola Faulk Bullock. He departed this life's journey on Friday evening, April 20, 2007 at Beverly Healthcare Facility in El Dorado, Arkansas At an early age he united with the Mt. Calm Baptist Church located in Summerfield, Louisiana and...

Beulah Morton

Beulah Morton

Apr 19, 2007

Sis. Beulah Morton was born in Summerfield, Louisiana on November 1, 1906, the daughter of Dutch and Dovie Buggs Brown. She departed this life on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Hospice Life Touch Center, El Dorado, Arkansas. She united with Mt. Olive in Summerfield, Louisiana and later moved to El Dorado, Arkansas whre she united with First Baptist Chruch-Cordell. She...

Emmer Lee Davis

Emmer Lee Davis

Apr 17, 2007

Sis. Emmer Lee Davis was born on May 14, 1928 in Strong, Arkansas to the late Charlie and Addie Lee Richards Washington. She united with Eastside Baptist Church and later became a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a deaconess and a faithful member until her health began to deteriorate. She was carried into eternal...