Apr 4, 2026

With love and gratitude for a life well lived, Joe Ree Hill, a devoted son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, spouse, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 69 on April 4, 2026, at St. Vincent in Little Rock, AR, surrounded by his children and loved ones.

Joe was born on November 15, 1956, to the proud parents, Dewrie Buggs...

Mar 29, 2026

Arthur "Joe T" McHenry was born on August 10, 1941, to the late Arthur McHenry, Sr. and Lillie Mae Meeks Brown in El Dorado, Arkansas.

He united with Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at a young age. He worked at Warner Brown Hospital as an orderly. He also worked at Georgia Pacific as a plant worker. He was a respected member...

Mar 26, 2026

In His infinite wisdom, God saw fit to call from our midst our beloved Edna Louise Baker. With humble hearts, we pause to reflect on the beautiful life she lived and the love she so generously shared.

Edna Louise Baker passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was...

Mar 25, 2026

On August 6, 1964, in a small shotgun house on Cook Street, Milton Williams and Freddie Jean Lowery welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Sarah Antoniette Williams—affectionately known as “Net.”

From the very beginning, Net faced health challenges, but she never allowed her illness to define her or dim her spirit. No matter where she went, she carried her signature essentials—her inhaler,...

Mar 24, 2026

Carla was born in El Dorado on September 8, 1985, to the proud parents of Curtis and Margie Welch. She was the second of four siblings, with an older sister, Sherretta, and two younger brothers, Curtis Jr. and Alex. She spent the majority of her childhood in Arkansas but eventually moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where she graduated from Murrah High...

Mar 19, 2026

Mar 18, 2026

Bro. Clarence Ray Reed, fondly known as Clarence by family and friends, was born November 22, 1948, in Calion, Arkansas. He departed this life on March 18, 2026.

Clarence attended Smith High School in Norphlet, Arkansas. Shortly after, he went on to serve his country in the Air Force. He was employed at Calion Lumber Co. In his spare time,...

Mar 15, 2026

Nathan Rainey was born on December 21, 1951, at Warner Brown Hospital to Jerry D. Rainey and Magdalene Shears-Rainey. Nathan was very active as a young child, always climbing and beating on furniture. During his school days, he played in the band at Washington High School and was a member of the Hornet football team as a center in both...

Feb 26, 2026

Willie Lee Davis, Jr. was born March 15, 1940, in Norphlet, Arkansas, to Willie Lee Davis, Sr. and Mattie Lee Thompson Davis. He was the sixth child of thirteen children. Willie Jr. was called "Junior" by family members and everyone else who knew him.

Willie Jr. grew up in a strict Christian home. He and his entire family attended prayer meeting...

Feb 22, 2026

Hughmanders Fogle was born March 15, 1962. He departed this life on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. He was the youngest child born to Raymond and Jimmie Lee Fogle.

He graduated from Fairview High School, Class of 1980, in Camden, Arkansas. He also attended Oil Belt Vo-Tech and obtained a degree in Auto Mechanics.

His work history was...

Feb 21, 2026

Ricky Lessell Manning, the first child of Ricky B. Manning and Vivian S. Porchia Manning, was born on May 25, 1990, in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Ricky accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at a very young age while attending Greater Paradise Missionary Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, under the leadership of his grandfather, Dr. E. A. Porchia....

Feb 14, 2026

George Holly was born on March 17, 1960, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Jerline Griffin Holly and Fonnie Lee Holly Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings: Elsie Ree Coleman, Mary Lou Morgan, Betty Jean Gatson, Jerry Wayne Holly, Gregory Charles Holly, and Larry Griffin.

George was a deeply loved man, cherished by his family and...

Feb 9, 2026

James Edward Banks was born on Wednesday, November 18, 1959, to the proud parents, Elmer Wade and Louis Washington, of El Dorado, Arkansas.

James united with Life Impact Ministries in April 2025, where he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He faithfully served in any capacity he could under the leadership of his son, Apostle Jeremy Junior.

James, affectionately...

Feb 8, 2026

Betty Ruth Stanley-Hardy was born on February 6, 1947, to the union of Smead and Ruth Stanley in El Dorado, Arkansas.

She attended New Hope High School in Mt. Holly, Arkansas, where she graduated in May 1966. At an early age, Betty joined Shady Grove Baptist Church. As an adult, she united with Union Mission Missionary Baptist Church, where she...

Feb 1, 2026

Freda Mae "Freddiemae" Smith, 76, of Mt. Holly, Arkansas, passed away on February 1, 2026, at her residence, The Springs of El Dorado.

Freda Mae Smith was born on October 6, 1949, in Mt. Holly, Arkansas. She was a graduate of New Hope High School in Mt. Holly, Class of 1967.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Governor...

Jan 27, 2026

Ms. Mae Ester Foster, age 74, departed this life peacefully at her home on January 27, 2026. She was born on October 29, 1951, in Bernice, Louisiana, to the late Eddie James Foster and Idonia Marie Jones.

After a brief relocation to Portland, Oregon, Mae Ester settled in El Dorado, Arkansas, where she attended Booker T. Washington High School. She was...

Jan 23, 2026

Ellen Lynn Bowman-Jackson was born February 21, 1941, to the proud parents of Mr. Louis Bowman, Sr., and Mrs. Sarah Moore-Bowman of El Dorado, Arkansas. Ellen accepted Christ at an early age and united with Olive Branch Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John Henry (J.H.) Rowe, Sr. She served in various capacities (i.e., usher, choir member, kitchen committee,...

Jan 17, 2026

John K. Miles was born December 1, 1967, to Jearlean and L. K. Miles in El Dorado, Arkansas. He attended and graduated from Junction City High School. John was an excellent football player. He was a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church. He worked for Cooper Tire for at least 20 years. He was also a licensed truck driver. John...

Jan 16, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of DeMarcus Aaron, who departed this life on January 16, 2026, at the age of 27. Born on February 22, 1998, in El Dorado, Arkansas, DeMarcus was a remarkable individual whose vibrant spirit and warmth touched the lives of all who knew him.

DeMarcus was a proud graduate of El...

Jan 14, 2026

Shakira Shidae McHenry was born to the late Sylvester McHenry and Renee McHenry on September 12, 1990.

She attended school in the El Dorado, Union, and Parkers Chapel School Districts. She graduated from Parkers Chapel High School in 2008.

At an early age, she was baptized at Mt. Sinai Freewill Baptist Church under the late Rev. Jewel Primm and later moved her...