Kathleen Cook
May 7, 2026
Mary Kathleen Oswalt Cook, 98 passed away Thursday May 7, 2026. Services will be held in her honor at Three Creeks Baptist Church, Tuesday May 12,2026 with Visitation beginning at 10:00 am and funeral services at 11:00 officiated by Bro. Dano Rainer and Bro. Ken Nelson. Burial to follow at Three Creeks Cemetery under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapel.
James Turner
Apr 29, 2026
James Doyne Turner, 79, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away April 29. 2026. He was born June 14, 1946 in El Dorado , Arkansas, to W.M. (Bill) Turner and Hazel Millican Turner.
James was a Navy Veteran aboard the USS Worden in Viet Nam, and according to a letter of appreciation from Capt. A.T. Stubel, commanding officer of the USS Worden...
Earl Phillips
Apr 23, 2026
Terence Earl PhillipsEarl, as he was known as to friends and family, was born November 8, 1968 and went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2026.Earl was the youngest son of Luther and Felix (McCree) Phillips. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Luther Ray Phillips and his sister, Helen Malone. Earl leaves behind a...
Minerva Uribe Galvan
Apr 18, 2026
Minerva Uribe Galvan 55, passed away April 18,2026. She was born June 17,1970 in Rayon San
Luis Potosi, Mexico to Gumesindo Uribe and Enedina Galvan.
She was a devout Catholic and member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in El Dorado, Arkansas, dedicating her life to family and faith.
Surviving her is partner Rodrigo Torres Sr., her sons; Pedro Diaz, Luis Antonio Diaz, Sergio...
Belinda Willams
Apr 16, 2026
Belinda Marie Williams, 50, of Waldo passed away April 16,2026. She was born December 23, 1975, in Modesto, California to Henry White Sr. and Judy Ford.
Belinda was a loving mother and daughter. She loved spending time with her family.
Preceding her in death are her sister Patricia Tittle and nephew Bryan Tittle.
Surviving her are her Mother Judy Ford, her Father Henry...
Florence Williamson
Apr 13, 2026
Florence Maida Thurlkill Williamson, born December 24, 1938, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Rufus and Sarah Thurlkill, passed peacefully on April 13, 2026
Florence was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by faith, creativity, and a deep love for her family. She dedicated 27 years of service working in the fabrics department at Wal-Mart, where she shared...
Mark Thigpen
Apr 12, 2026
Mark Smith Thigpen, a cherished husband, devoted father, and beloved grandfather, passed away on May 10, 2026, at Baptist Medical. Born on February 20, 1954, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Mark lived a life rich in love, commitment, and adventure.Mark was the cherished son of the late Rita Nell Thigpen and Charles Jasper Thigpen. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Paula,...
Sam Fairris
Apr 12, 2026
Sam Thomas Fairris, 89, completed his earthly journey, surrounded by his family, on April 12,
2026. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to family, and a life rich with friendships
and adventure.
He was born on March 18, 1937 in Strong, AR, to the late John Henry and Addie Laura Benford
Fairris.
Sam was an army veteran and served in the Korean...
Ricky Ellis Thaxton
Apr 7, 2026
Ricky Ellis Thaxton was born on April 27, 1961, in Musella, Georgia, to Norman Ellis Thaxton, Jr. and Deloris Louise (Crosby) Moss. He grew into a man of action and integrity. He dedicated over 30 years as a lineman and expert communications technician. A career that took him across the United States and US territories. Ricky was highly respected for...
Beatrice Stuard
Mar 20, 2026
Beatrice Stuard, 93, of Junction City, Arkansas passed away March 20. 2026. She was born May 11, 1932in Durant , Oklahoma to Charles and Mary Dawson.
Beatrice worked for Old Hickory Barbecue in El Dorado, Arkansas, later she worked for the Parkers Chapel School District.
She is preceded by her parents, her husband Robert Junior Stuard and son Larry Robert Stuard ,...
Christine Cameron
Mar 10, 2026
Christine Cole Cameron, 80, passed away March 10, 2026, after a sudden illness.Born August 30, 1945, in Three Creeks, Arkansas, to Mardis and Geneva Russell Cole, Christine lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and love for her family. She worked for over 20 years at Parkers Chapel School and enjoyed gardening, caring for her dogs and chickens, and spending...
Vicki Jo Bussey
Mar 6, 2026
Vicki Jo Bussey ,64, of El Dorado passed away March 6,2026 at South Arkansas Regional Hospital. Service to be announced by Perry's Funeral Chapel.
James Cunningham
Mar 3, 2026
James Dunnahoe Cunningham, 62, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away March 3, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born April
2, 1963 to Gerald and Jean Frances Cunningham in Port Arthur, Texas.
James worked for Murphy USA in the IT department as a Systems Design Architect. He was a husband and father who
loved and supported his family. He took great pride in his...
Virginia Cary
Mar 1, 2026
Virginia (Ginny) Ann Smith Cary passed away on March 1,2026. Ginny was born on August 1, 1945, to Leslie B. and Ruby Nell (Barksdale) Smith of Mt. Holly. She was married on August 17, 1968, to James Otis Cary of El Dorado. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Ginny previously worked as a secretary for Murphy Oil Corporation,...
Kimberly Michelle Waller
Mar 1, 2026
Kimberly Michelle Waller, 60, of Magnolia Arkansas passed from this life Sunday, March 1. 2026. Born June 11, 1965 to Mike Gray and Madge McKenzie Lewis.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spoiling her grandkids. Her grandchildren were her world.
Surviving her are her husband Wayne Waller, son Adam Waller (Brandi), daughter Cortney Waller, grandchildren Hunter May,...
Patricia B. Griffin
Feb 27, 2026
Patricia Brown Griffin, 82, of Wesson Arkansas passed from this life Friday February 27. 2026. Born November 3, 1943 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Laddelle and Lillie Belle Lyons Brown.
Patricia married the love of her life in 1962 and they lived in New Orleans ,Louisiana for three years until the birth of their daughter Laurie. Then they moved to Wesson...
George Louis Huhner III
Feb 22, 2026
George Louis Huhner III (1959-2026), 67 years, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed peacefully with family by his side following a short hospital stay with kidney complications on Sunday, February 22, 2026. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 9, 1959 to George Louis Huhner, Jr. and Dolly Rita Zimmerman Huhner. George graduated from Archbishop Rummel Catholic High School, Metairie,...
Joyce Ham
Feb 21, 2026
Joyce Evelyn Thurlkill Ham, 93 of El Dorado, passed from this life Saturday, February 21,2026. She was born July 13, 1932 in El Dorado to John Rufus Thurlkill and Eugenior Moore Thurlkill.
Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker and a member of Mt. Union Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, quilting, working with her flowers and especially sewing, she created many...
Mitch Blackwell
Feb 16, 2026
Mitch Blackwell 57, of El Dorado passed away February 16, 2026. He was born January 12, 1969, in
EL Dorado.
He loved being outdoors, hunting fishing, riding motorcycles and being at his river camp with the many friends that were in his life. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He is survived by Tyler (Katie) Coke, and their sons...
Lawana Harmon
Feb 12, 2026
Lawana S. Harmon, 85, passed from this life February 12, 2026, at the South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was born October 18, 1940, in El Dorado to Ernest Lavelle Smith Sr. and Floyce Pearl Cox Smith.
Lawana was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord, she was a devoted homemaker who loved to cook and enjoyed...
