Obituaries

Feb 28, 2024

Dolores Therese Hymel LeCompte wife of the late Ronald P. LeCompte, age 82, born on August 15, 1941, and passed February 28, 2024. Daughter of Raymond G, Hymel and Eunice Barbiere Hymel. Sister to the late Raymond Hymel, Gene Hymel, Jury Hymel, Johnny Barbier, Shane Murray, Mary Doucet, Patricia Braud and Survived by brothers Charles Hymel, Brent Hymel and...

Feb 23, 2024

Patsy Massey, age 82, of Strong, AR passed from this life Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by family.

Patsy was born January 25, 1942 in Marthaville, LA to the late Louis and Willie Mae Gorcee.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of fifty-six years Tommy Cecil Massey; and one daughter...

Feb 22, 2024

Lisa Marie Reddin Temple, age 37, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Lisa was born December 03, 1986 in Columbia, MO to parents Allen and Janie Reddin.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth "K. C." Temple.

Those left to cherish her memory include: her...

Feb 22, 2024

Baby Cam'Ron Raye Porter was born with angel wings February 22, 2024. Cam'Ron spent only a moment in their arms but she is forever in the heart of her parents Trey and Lizbeth Porter; big brother Jayce Porter; grandparents Tosha and Bradley Wilson; Maria Velazquez and Jose Alfredo Rios; Michael and Stephanie Porter; aunt Jessica Villarreal; two uncles Francisco...

Feb 13, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Lenora Sumners, 82, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at her daughter's home surrounded by family after a short battle with lung cancer.  She leaves behind cherished memories and an indelible mark on the lives she touched.  Pat was born on July 3, 1941, in Prescott, Arkansas, to the late Leonard and...

Feb 8, 2024

Glen Wayne Beck, also known as "Daddy Wayne" peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at the age of 83 in El Dorado, AR.  He was born on November 21, 1940 in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Glen E. and Melba Henry Beck.

Mr. Beck had a fulfilling career, working as a Network Analyst Specialist...

Feb 3, 2024

Ouida Kathryn Mann Richey, 79, of El Dorado, AR passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.  She was born February 7, 1944 in Monticello, AR to the late G. C. Mann and Dorothy (Peters) Mann.

Ouida was a 1962 graduate of Coosa High,...

Feb 2, 2024

Jo Ella Meshell, age 92, of Strong, AR passed from this life Friday, February 2, 2024, at Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center surrounded by family.

Jo Ella was born August 24, 1931 in Patmus, AR to the late Frank and Elsie Ward.

Jo Ella worked for Williams Drug Store and later for Strong City Hall...

Jan 31, 2024

Nell Taylor Pennington, age 90, of Junction City, AR passed from this life January 31, 2024.  Nell was born January 17, 1934 in Spearsville, LA to the late Aubrey and Selma Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Lennox Taylor; one sister Faye Davidson; and son Gary Pennington.

Those left to...

Jan 30, 2024

Tanya Endel Wells, age 66, of El Dorado passed from this life Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Tanya was born November 2, 1957 in El Dorado, AR to the late James and Sadie Endel. She was a graduate of El Dorado High School. She enjoyed camping, motorcycle riding, going to the river, but most of all her RC hobby that...

Jan 30, 2024

Vercelia "Vee" Cogburn, age 83, of Huttig, AR passed from this life Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Vee was born March 8, 1940 in Huttig, AR to the late Vester and Sara Lou (Sis) Sullivan.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, three sisters Virginia Sullivan, Connie Sue Sullivan and Mary Smith, a daughter Dawnie Gail Cogburn-Wells,...

Jan 23, 2024

If you knew Henry Ray Bland, then you knew him as Ray.    You also knew that he was "one tough sucker".   Ray kept his appointment with his Savior on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.  Ray was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on May 27, 1937, to the late Henry C. Bland and Gordie Lee Perkins.

After completing high...

Jan 22, 2024

Barry Michael Pratt, age 72, of El Dorado passed from this life Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Barry was born January 12, 1952 in El Dorado, AR to the late Henry and Delma Pratt.

Barry was an avid outdoorsman and spent many days hanging out at the deer camp. He enjoyed spending...

Jan 20, 2024

Willis Ray Proffitt, age 90, passed peacefully from this life early in the morning Saturday, January 20, 2024. Willis was born June 20, 1933 in Whitton, AR to the late William and Agnes Proffitt.

After graduating from Wilson High School in Wilson, AR Willis went into the army. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict....

Jan 18, 2024

Pete William Walker, age 79, of El Dorado, AR gained his wings Thursday, January 18, 2024. Pete was born January 1, 1945 in Shreveport, LA to the late Albert and Ruth Walker.

Pete lived life outdoors. He fished, hunted, rode horses, camped and loved mud and mountain riding. Pete loved collecting and trading guns. He enjoyed driving...

Jan 17, 2024

Joe Wayne Roberson, age 79, of Smackover, passed from this life Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home. Joe was born May 5, 1944 in Millington, Shelby County, Tenn to the late William Milton Roberson and Jesse Wilma "Wimmer" Key Roberson.

Joe was a master carpenter for 56 years, during which time he met and befriended many....

Jan 13, 2024

Joyce Martindale Darden, age 88, of Urbana, AR passed from this life Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was born November 15, 1935 in Truxno, LA to the late James Elmer and Etta Martindale.

Joyce was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Urbana, AR. She enjoyed working outside in the garden and tending to her flowers....

Jan 9, 2024

Larry Dean Hale, Sr, age 67, of Huttig, AR passed away January 9, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness.  He was born May 7, 1956 to Raymond and Laverne Russel Hale.

Mr. Hale was a life-long resident of Huttig, AR.  He graduated from Huttig High School.  After Graduation, he worked at Olin-Kraft in Huttig, AR.  ...

Dec 24, 2023

Eddie Smith, age 70, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his home. Eddie was born September 9, 1953, in El Dorado AR to the late Nile and Oleta Smith.

Eddie was an avid hunter, and a member of Smith Hunting Club. He loved spending time riding the side by side...

Dec 24, 2023

William "Billy" Dickson of El Dorado, AR, went to be with the Lord December 24, 2023 at the age of 85, after a long-fought battle with COPD and lung cancer. Billy was born August 25, 1938 in Shreveport, LA. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Perdue Dickson, his mother Lois Pyle, his step-father, Morgan Pyle,...