Obituaries

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,...

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...