Obituaries

Arcie Gentle

Arcie Gentle

Apr 16, 2024

Mother Arcie Norman Mason Gentle was gifted to this earth on May 15, 1927, in Urbana, Arkansas, to the late Henry & Lula Norman. She was the rock of her community and the matriarch of her family. She was a fervent prayer warrior. She expressed love, gentleness, and kindness each day of her life. 

She is one of twelve children, and...

Robert "Roddy" Ceasar

Robert "Roddy" Ceasar

Apr 11, 2024

Robert "Roddy" Earl Ceaser was born February 4, 1948, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Henry Sr. and Hazel Ceaser. He accepted Christ early in his life.

Roddy worked at many jobs throughout his life, including El Dorado Car Wash, Great Lakes, Phillips Construction, and Lion Oil, where he retired.

Roddy, a man who loved his community, enjoyed fishing every weekend and watching...

Tony McDuffie

Tony McDuffie

Apr 1, 2024

Tony Gerone McDuffie was born on May 16, 1961, in El Dorado, AR, to Waddie Johnson and the late Orene Sherman. He departed this life at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA, on April 1, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his loving mother, Orene Sherman, and one brother, Joe Frazier.

He graduated from El Dorado High School...

Joe Richmond

Joe Richmond

Apr 1, 2024

Joe "Bull" Richmond was born on August 29, 1936, to the late Jack and Willie Mae Richmond. Joe graduated from Rosenwald High School in Junction City, AR. He was at Whelan Pipe Line and Georgia-Pacific Inc. when he was able to work.

Joe united in Holy Matrimony to Seebetha Ford.

Joe is preceded in death by two sisters, Jerelean Richmond Brown and...

Willis Jones

Willis Jones

Mar 25, 2024

Willis Jones was born on January 27, 1965, to Willie Tine White-Jones, Allen Jones, and A.C. Lee.

Willis accepted Christ at an early age. As a child, he joined Olive Branch Baptist Church. He was recently baptized and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church.

Willis was a caregiver, and he didn't mind lending a helping hand to anyone he crossed paths with....

Ray Charles Thompson

Ray Charles Thompson

Mar 16, 2024

Ray Charles Thompson was born on July 29th, 1955, to Osie B. Furlough Williams and Ellis Thompson in Strong, Arkansas. He made his heavenly debut on March 16th, 2024.

Ray accepted Christ at an early age and attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Strong, AR. He later transferred his membership to Holy ghost Love Headquarters in Smackover under the direction...

Donald Brock

Donald Brock

Mar 14, 2024

Donald Ray Brock was born to Joyce Marie and the late William Lee Brock on October 19, 1974, in New Orleans, LA, where he spent much of his childhood. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, he reunited with his loved ones who had transitioned before him on the other side. Surely, he was welcomed by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents,...

Lena King

Lena King

Mar 13, 2024

On November 11, 1957, Robert & Lula McCray Bell welcomed the sweetest vessel imaginable. Lena was the 9th of 13 children. At an early age, she received Christ at the Sweet Union Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA.,

Love is a beautiful thing to have, and on September 9, 1976, she united in Holy Matrimony with the Rev. Daniel R. King. Two...

Willie “Pookie” Levingston

Willie “Pookie” Levingston

Mar 13, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother Willie Levingston, a . Born on December 21, 1960, in El Dorado, AR, Willie was the eldest child of Willie Levingston and Bertha Dunn-Wiley. He peacefully departed from this world on March 13, 2024, in El Dorado, AR.

Willie was a devoted member of the El Dorado Boys and Girls Club, where he spent many...

Mose White Jr.

Mose White Jr.

Mar 7, 2024

Mose was born on September 8, 1941, to the parents Lillie & Mose White Sr. He was the 5th child born out of 6 children. He graduated High School at Washington in 1962. Upon graduating from school, he attended Barber College and was the proud owner of "Magic Mirror Barber Shop" for 61 years. Mose is not only a barber...

Aretha Lewis Watson

Aretha Lewis Watson

Mar 4, 2024

Aretha Lewis Watson was born to Dorothy Mae Thompson and Leodis Harris in Bernice, Louisiana, on August 29, 1961. She transitioned to her heavenly home on March 4, 2024, at The Springs of El Dorado.

She was greeted in heaven by her parents, her sons Fredrick Lee Jr. and Kedrick Nelson, her sister Sondra Gail Nelson, and LaRhonda Glosson McElroy.

She leaves...

Jocelyn Burgie

Jocelyn Burgie

Feb 28, 2024

Jocelyn Burgie, 44, of Eldorado, Arkansas, embarked on her celestial journey on February 28, 2024. She was born to Linda and Emmett Burgie in El Dorado on July 21, 1979. Since then, she has been on her spiritual journey to accept the Lord as her savior at a young age at Douglas Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. After devoting her life...

Corine Malone

Corine Malone

Feb 23, 2024

Corine Davis-Malone was born on July 30, 1933, in Caledonia, AR, to the late Orana (Godfrey) and Charlie Davis Sr., right behind her identical twin sister, Lorene Davis-Hayes. She was one of twelve children (6 boys and six girls) that her parents shared.

She was raised in Wesson, Arkansas, where she met the Love of Her Life, Thomas Malone Jr....

Felton Miller

Felton Miller

Feb 20, 2024

Felton Miller was born on March 1, 1938, in Lillie, Louisiana, to Grady Miller Sr. and Onedia Blake. He joined St. James Baptist Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, early in his life. He served as a faithful member of the Deacon Board for several decades and Brotherhood. Later, he joined Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist.

Felton Miller started working at a very...

LeNora Anderson

LeNora Anderson

Feb 16, 2024

LeNora "LA" Anderson was born on January 27, 1965, to Beatrice Johnson and Tom Anderson in El Dorado, AR.

She was employed at ConAgra and as a housekeeper at Country Inn & Suite. LeNora departed this world on February 16, 2024, at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Beatrice Johnson and Tom Anderson; four brothers, Charles Anderson, Bobby...

Gladys Ford

Gladys Ford

Feb 15, 2024

Sis. Gladys Brice Ford was born in Summerfield, LA on December 30, 1936 to James Lee and Lucille Brice. Sis. Ford was the second child of seven children. She joined First Saint James Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until her death.

Sis. Ford united in marriage to the late Bro. Willie Ford on December 29th, 1956....

Mildred Murray

Mildred Murray

Feb 11, 2024

Mildred Marie Norful Murray was born on July 30, 1939, in Mt. Holly, Arkansas, to Douglas Norful, Sr., and Rowena Thompson Norful. The Lord played a musical tune on Sunday, February 11, 2024, and called our beloved sister home.

Affectionately called Granny-Mama by her grandchildren and those close to them, Mildred was a much sought-after seamstress to El Dorado, Mt. Holly,...

Clois Moody Sr.

Clois Moody Sr.

Feb 9, 2024

I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Psalms 104:33

Clois Ray Moody Sr. was born January 11, 1954, in Magnolia, AR, to the late Ernest Lee Wyrick and the late Dolly Turner Moody. He was a graduate of EHS Class of 1972. Clois was the eldest of...

Johnny King

Johnny King

Feb 5, 2024

Johnny "Faye" King, 64, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, embarked on her celestial journey on February 5, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to the world on a sunny day, July 18, 1959, in El Dorado, Faye was the heartbeat of her home, infusing life and care into every corner. She was a treasure to her family, a...

Cornelia Brown

Cornelia Brown

Feb 5, 2024

Cornelia Williams Brown was born to the late Jim and Hattie Williams on May 25, 1923, in Shular, Arkansas. She was a member of Bouldware Temple Church for many years.

Cornelia was a caring and kind person and would always be friendly to whomever she met. She was a good cook and offered food whenever you visited her. She showed no...

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