Obituaries

Dec 20, 2023

Sheila Kay Stegall, age 66, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Timberlane Nursing Home surrounded by family. Shelia was born August 22, 1957 in Camden, AR to the late Aubrey Jones and Betty Tuberville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister Teresa Murry.

Those...

Dec 5, 2023

Janice Fournier, age 76, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home surrounded by family.  She was born October 2, 1947 in El Dorado, AR to the late Jim and Faye Ellen.

Janice was a member of the First Baptist Church of El Dorado, AR.  She loved animals,...

Dec 2, 2023

Gary Colvin Pennington, age 71, of Junction City, AR passed from this life Saturday December 2, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. Gary was born May 6, 1952 in Junction City, AR to Raymond and Nell Pennington.

Gary loved hunting, fishing, and riding horses. He was always active and doing something until he sat down and then...

Nov 27, 2023

Betty Elizabeth Coke, age 81, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life Monday November 27, 2023 after a brief illness. Betty was born August 30, 1942 in Saint Joe, AR.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Martha Jane and Nell; and brother Bobbie.

Those left to cherish her memory include:...

Nov 17, 2023

Tommye Murphy Hollis of El Dorado, AR, born December 16,1940, passed away November 17, 2023. She is survived by her two daughters Monique Hester husband Steve; Marty Vicknair husband David; one son Rob L Hooper; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and cousins. A private ceremony will be held at a later date.

Nov 14, 2023

Herman Cordell Minchew II, age 80, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  Herman was born April 29, 1943 in Monroe, LA to the late Herman and Ruth Minchew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his loving wife of thirty-five years Sue Carolyn Minchew.

Those left...

Nov 13, 2023

Carl Lee Hart, age 74, passed from this life Monday, November 13, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Carl was born March 3, 1949 to the late Edward and Philemeno Hart in Aberdeen, Mississippi.

Carl's life was the epitome of what Jesus could do to life. After ridding his life of worldliness surrendering to God's call, his...

Nov 11, 2023

Linda Lou Rowland, age 82, of Junction City, AR passed from this life Saturday, November 11, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.  Linda was born March 14, 1941 in El Dorado, AR to the late Earl and Mervil Burson.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Junction City, AR.

She was preceded...

Oct 31, 2023

Drake Lee Howe was born in the arms of Jesus October 31, 2023. He was the infant son of Dustin Lee Howe and Baylie Paige Davis of El Dorado, AR.

Drake was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather David Lee Howe Jr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Howe Sr.

Drake is...

Oct 19, 2023

Peggy Gene Taylor-Talley, age 89, of Lawson passed from this life Thursday, October 19, 2023, peacefully at her son's home.  She was born November 2, 1933 in Smackover, AR to the late J. E. and Beatrice Taylor.

She was a member of Lawson Baptist Church. She loved to paint and work her crossword puzzles. She loved shrimp...

Oct 5, 2023

Billy Dean Echols passed from this life Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Oak Ridge Heath and Rehab. Billy was born August 7, 1962 in El Dorado, AR to the late Jimmie D. and Mae Nell Echols.

He worked for Mid-State Pipe loading trucks. He enjoyed hunting and fishing at the camp before his accident.

He...

Oct 3, 2023

Melvin Clarence "Buddy" Barnes passed from this life Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his home in Strong, AR.  Buddy was born January 10, 1953 in Fort Worth, TX to the late Mervin Barnes and Doris Yost.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Frank Branes and Monty Barnes; two sisters Debbie Dimler and Patty...

Sep 27, 2023

Bruce Alan Killingsworth, age 69, passed from this life Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born January 26,1954 in Crain, Texas to the late George R. and Joy V. Killingsworth.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He was survived by his two children, Michaela Lindsey (Jared) and Timothy Blake Killingsworth (Kelly), along with 8 grandchildren;...

Sep 26, 2023

Mary Lois Brumley, 73 of El Dorado, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Ar. Mary was born December 16, 1949 at Warner Brown Hospital in El Dorado, AR to Mardis Cole and Geneva Millicon Cole.

Mary was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR.

She...

Sep 25, 2023

Louise Virginia Brown, age 83, passed from this life Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born September 19, 1940 in Dobson, Indiana to the late Earnest and Hilda France.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Paul France, and her loving husband Thomas T. Brown.

She is survived by her two step-daughters...

Sep 20, 2023

Jacob Fredrick Brantley of Liberty Hill, Texas, born November 27, 1987, in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly September 20, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of genuine love and enduring friendships. Jacob navigated many twists and turns in his life, from rollercoaster golf games to a budding passion for woodworking. An avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan, Jacob's enthusiasm was...

Sep 19, 2023

David Franklin Galbraith, Jr, age 64, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his home.  He was born January 19, 1959 to the late David Franklin Galbraith Sr. and Patty Earlene Skinner of El Dorado, AR. He worked at Great Lakes Chemical until he retired in 2010.

He was a member of Cross Life Church, and spent...

Sep 5, 2023

Roy Clayton Smith went to his heavenly home at the age of 89 on September 5, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1933 in Oak Grove, LA to the late Jesse Wayland and Mary Ann Clayton Smith.

He was a member of and served as deacon at First Baptist Church of Norphlet. He earned a BS...

Sep 5, 2023

Eva Mae Brown July 5, 1924 - September 5, 2023

El Dorado's beloved "Nannie Brown," age 99, left this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, grateful for her friends and family.

Born in Graysonia, Arkansas on July 5, 1924, to Joseph Hardy and Augusta Jennings Faulkner, Eva and her husband Lester Lee Brown were married...

Aug 25, 2023

Julia Ann Franklin, age 74, passed from this life Friday, August 25, 2023, at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home surrounded by family.  Julia was born February 3, 1949 to the late Albert and Lexi Barbaree in Pine Bluff, AR.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Kathrine Smith and Altha Wingard; two brothers J. F....