Rev. Ray Johnson

Jan 20, 2024

Ray Milton Johnson Sr. was born on June 14, 1954, to Gussie Mae Dennis and John "Dush" Wayne in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was also known as Roy, Milton, Bigtree, Yellow 1080, and Doc. He attended Bruce Elementary, E.O. Smith Middle School, and Jefferson Davis High School, where he was proud to play varsity football directly against his brother.

Pastor Johnson confessed...

Chester Ford

Jan 18, 2024

Linda Dawkins

Jan 16, 2024

Linda Kay Ford Dawkins, the second daughter of the late John Calvin Ford Sr. and the late Gertherine Youngblood Ford, was born on February 20, 1954.

Linda Kay, known as "Grandma" and "Granny" to her grandchildren, "Momma" to her children, and simply Linda to her siblings, family, and friends, is a native of Urbana, Arkansas. Along with her siblings, during her...

Andrew Curley

Jan 15, 2024

Life is a Journey That Must be Traveled

The writer of Psalm 90:10 reflects on the duration of human life, stating that we typically live for "three score years and ten," or 70 years, and possibly up to 80 if we are in good health. Mr. Andrew Jefferson Curley was blessed to live until the age of 85! He was born...

Patricia Green

Jan 6, 2024

Patricia Ann Green was born in Warren, AR, on September 1, 1947. She was the daughter of David Clinton Green (Lillie Mae) and Ernestine Gill Helms (William). God called her home to eternal rest on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Patricia was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, shopping, fishing,...

Albert Seale

Jan 2, 2024

On September 5, 1954, the Lord blessed Mrs. Peola Reed with a baby boy named Albert Franklin Seale; at an early age, Albert joined the El Bethel Baptist Church.

Albert was preceded in death by his Mother, two brothers, Joe Nathan and Lee Morse Seal, and one sister, Lois Jean Easter.

Albert attended Rosenwald and graduated from Junction City High...

Raymond Springer

Dec 28, 2023

 

We gather to celebrate and remember Raymond Don Springer, who earned his heavenly wings on December 28, 2023. Raymond was born December 21, 1941, in El Dorado, AR, to the union of Donnie and Frances Springer.

Raymond accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Beulah Grove Baptist Church. He received his education in the El Dorado...

Evelyn Dansby

Dec 23, 2023

Sister Evelyn Faye Dansby was born the third child of Ray Dansby Sr. and Marie Dansby.

She was born October 1, 1955, in Bernice, Louisiana, and departed her earthly life on December 23, 2023, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital in Eldorado, Arkansas.

As a child, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ at Mount Union Baptist Church, Junction City, Arkansas....

Adell Miller

Dec 22, 2023

Adell Miller, born on March 17, 1939, to the late John D. and Mary Lou Miller, was a devoted member of Springhill Baptist Church and served as a deacon until his health declined. Adell married Shirley Williams in July 1953 and remained married for 50 years. To the union of Adell and Shirley, they were blessed with three children: Michael,...

Shontrece Brock

Dec 21, 2023

Sis. Shontrece Jena Brock was born to James and Betty Brock on October 25, 1984.

She departed this life on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Chi St. Vincent North in Sherwood, AR.

Shontrece was an honor graduate of Junction City High School in 2003, where she played basketball and softball and was on the track team and the flag line....

Iteria Dixon

Dec 21, 2023

In his infinite wisdom, God was gracious to reveal to us His mind, His will, and His nature! God could have left us with no understanding of His way. He deemed it necessary to call from our midst our beloved Iteria Shelton Dixon. As humble as we know how we praise God for His Grace and Mercy as we reflect...

Jacqua “Mickey” Williams

Dec 19, 2023

On December 19, 2023, God plucked another flower for his beautiful bouquet. Jacqua Michon Williams was born to Scott Williams Sr. and Hattie Mae Green Williams Bullock on February 23, 1972, in El Dorado, Arkansas, at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. She joined St John Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, where she served as an usher and...

Henry Lee

Dec 15, 2023

Henry Lawrence Lee of Smackover, Arkansas, passed away in his home on December 15, 2023.

On May 14, 1950, Henry was born to Will Buck Lee and Cassie Modica Lee. He attended Smackover Trade School. At a young age, he entered the workforce and held positions at Goodwin Tire Mill, Richard Wholesale, and West Tree Service, and eventually became self-employed...

Patsy Rhodes

Dec 14, 2023

Patsy Ruth Meeks Rhodes, "PR," daughter of the late Arthur Meeks and Eunice Henry Richmond, was born in Lillie, LA, on May 17, 1944. She departed this life on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR.In 1963, Patsy Meeks Rhodes married Oliver Rhodes Jr., and they were married for  46 years.Patsy was employed by...

John Mitchell

Dec 11, 2023

John P. Mitchell passed away on Dec. 11, 2023, in Eldorado, Arkansas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Beatrice Walker Mitchell and Robert E. Mitchell. After the passing of his mother, he and his brother(Robert E. Mitchell) went to live in Mount Holly, Arkansas, with their Aunt Robbie and Uncle Joe Thomas. John Mitchell was commissioned as...

Dedrick Briggs

Nov 26, 2023

 

Dedrick "Wayne" Briggs was born on March 22, 1967, at South Ruislip Airforce Base in England, United Kingdom, to Arthur Ray and Shirl L. Briggs.  Wayne, surrounded by love, passed away on November 26th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Kenneth Ray Trotter and Arvetine Briggs-Curley.

 

Wayne was raised in Gosnell, AR, where...

Gregory Carter

Nov 8, 2023

Gregory Mark Carter Sr. was born on July 9, 1960, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Vennie J. Carter and Linda Carter. His family moved to Magnolia, Arkansas, during his early years, where he attended school and graduated from Magnolia Senior High School in 1979.

Gregory accepted the Lord and was baptized at Bethlehem Baptist Church in 2020, right in the...

James Bullock

Nov 4, 2023

James Reginald Bullock, Affectionately known as "1 can," was born in Summerfield, LA, to the late O'Dell and Lola Bullock on August 7, 1942. He was one of seven children born into this union.

Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, Melvin, Melton, and Ronald, and his niece, who was raised like a sister, Marianetia Bullock-Jones.

Reginald accepted...

Edward Phillips

Nov 2, 2023

Edward Earl Phillips was joyfully known by his family as "Baby" and "Pee-Wee" by his friends. "Baby" was supposed to be the last child born of Pearl and David Phillips on February 3rd, 1955, in El Dorado, Arkansas, but God had other plans.... Three more children were born after [ Gracie, Barbara, and Maurice]. "Baby /Pee-Wee" departed his earthly vessel...

Juanita Brown

Oct 25, 2023

On January 6, 1941, God blessed us with Juanita Brown of El Dorado, AR to the late Johnnie & Corine Adams.

As a believer of in the word of GOD, Juanita became a member of First Baptist Church and matriculated to Greater Paradise Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. E.A Porchia.

Because she loved her community so...