Obituaries

Feb 5, 2026

Bonita J. “Bonnie” Hayes, 70, of Strong, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 27, 1955, to George Harvey Jr. and Marilyn Holcomb Harvey.



Bonnie, affectionately known as “Gammaw” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was a devoted wife and loving mother. She worked for many years at Strong...

Feb 4, 2026

EJ Henson 89 passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital. Cremation Services entrusted to Perry's Funeral Chapel of El Dorado, Arkansas.

Feb 2, 2026

Ricky Goode 55 passed away Monday February 2,2026. He was born September 4,1970 to Willie Goode and Dorothy Bishop Haney in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Ricky was the pitcher for the California Angels in his youth and shared his love of the game with our local youth by actively participating in The Boys and Girls Club as a...

Feb 1, 2026

Cliff McCoy, 72, of El Dorado Arkansas passed away Sunday February 1, 2026 at South Arkansas Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. Cliff was born April 5, 1953 to W.C. "Bill" McCoy and Patricia Ann Savage McCoy in El Dorado. Cliff was a devoted Dad, Brother, Uncle, Poppa and a friend to many. He was a master carpenter, serving...

Jan 31, 2026

Billy Smith January 13, 1963 - January 31, 2026

Billy Joe is preceded in death by his beloved son Anthony Dale Smith; His father Bobby Joe Smith; his brother-in-law Travis Izatt and his nephew Casey Wayne Smith.

Left to carry on his memory, love, laughter, and unwavering integrity are those who meant everything to him....

Jan 17, 2026

Judy Simonds, 71, passed away Sunday January 17, 2026. Cremation Services were entrusted to Perry's Funeral Chapel of El Dorado, Arkansas.

Jan 14, 2026

Betty Jean McKinnis 87, passed away Wednesday, January 14. 2026. Born December 9, 1938 in Waterloo, Arkansas to Warren and Margarete Lowery Almond.

Betty attended Willisville High School and after graduation she became a licensed Cosmetologist and worked at a salon in Magnolia, Arkansas.  She was a loving and devoted Stay at home housewife and mom. After...

Jan 13, 2026

Larry Douglas Ward, 72, of Smackover passed on January 13, 2026. Born June 11, 1953 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Raymond Guynn Ward Sr. and JoAnn Brazier Ward Farish.

Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and worked in the oil field for a majority of his life. He worked at Wal-Mart during his later...

Jan 8, 2026

Rhonda Kay Bagwell, age 78, passed from this earth into the arms of her Heavenly Father on January 8, 2026. Rhonda was a beloved member of the community of Strong, Arkansas for her entire life. Rhonda met and married the love of her life, her husband Mervin while working at Remington Band in Shreveport. They were later married on...

Jan 4, 2026

Paula Thigpen,73, of El Dorado passed away January 4, 2026. Cremation services entrusted to Perry's Funeral Chapel.

Jan 1, 2026

Wanda Vera Silvertooth Endel, 95, of El Dorado passed away January 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 14, 1930 to C. C. and Lessie Nash Silvertooth in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Wanda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who dearly loved her family. She attended East Main Baptist...

Dec 25, 2025

Marilynn Rose Fore Moreno, 78, of El Dorado drifted peacefully through Heaven's gates on December 25, 2025. Marilynn was born on Good Friday 1947 and passed from this life Christmas evening 2025.

Marilynn graduated from Parker's Chapel High School in 1965 as salutatorian. She worked for 25 years as office manager for Mangum Construction and El Dorado...

Dec 23, 2025

Loung Gaw of Little Rock ,Arkansas passed away December 23, 2025. Cremation Services were entrusted to Perry's Funeral Chapel of El Dorado , Arkansas.

Dec 22, 2025

Susie Helms 57, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away Monday December 22,2025 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Albert Ray Helms Jr.  and Suzanne Helms.

Susie enjoyed antiquing, fishing, movies, reading her bible, and karaoke. She enjoyed spoiling her own grandchildren who she loved dearly.

She is preceded in...

Dec 20, 2025

Gene Jones, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on December 20th, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 28th 1946 Gene lived a life grounded in hard work, loyalty, and quiet strength. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, he carried honor and humility with him long after his service. He was a faithful...

Dec 17, 2025

Douglas Lupton 61, of El Dorado Arkansas passed away December 17, 2025. Doug was born March 21, 1964, and was dearly loved by his friends and family; he was known as the kind of man who would help out regardless of the hours or distance he would need to go to help a friend. He was hardworking, loyal, and...

Dec 6, 2025

Silas Wylder Puska went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 6th, 2025. Though Silas' time on earth was short, his loss will be felt here with us forever. Silas was born August 18th 2025 to Paul and Tori Puska of Hot Springs Arkansas. Silas was his mama's "Tootie" and he truly lit up their lives. He...

Dec 2, 2025

Barbara Nell Harber, 90, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Oak Ridge Health & Rehab. Born on September 2, 1935, in Magnolia, Arkansas, Barbara lived a life marked by resilience, creativity, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Gladys Stocks;...

Nov 23, 2025

Betty Sue Gray Manning, of El Dorado passed away Sunday November 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by family. Born September 16, 1950 to Ethan and Nellie Gray in Hamburg Arkansas.

Betty spent a lifetime serving as a waitress at many restaurants in El Dorado, the last being The Towne House restaurant. She loved spending time with...

Nov 16, 2025

William Robert Garrett, 70, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1955, to Frank and Lavonne Garrett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Garrett.

He is survived by his children Jeffrey Lowery, Connie Mikla, Michael Lowery, Jennifer Phillips, Susan O'Handley and Kelly Jones; his brother...