Obituaries

Aug 23, 2023

Albino Garcia, age 63, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by friends. He was born February, 9, 1960 in Serra de Estrela, Portugal.

Those left to cherish his memory include: two brothers Jaime Garcia and Jose Garcia; one sister Clara Garcia all of Portugal; as well as a host of extended family and...

Aug 11, 2023

Evie Jean Carney Frisby, 77, of El Dorado, AR passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at South Arkansas Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 24, 1946 to Homer and Vergie Vestelle Varnado Carney.

She was a graduate of El Dorado High School, Paramount Beauty School, and South Arkansas Community College. She enjoyed going to...

Aug 10, 2023

Linda Kay Davis, age 79, of Bonham, TX was called home Thursday, August 10, 2023. Linda was born July 22,1944 in El Dorado, AR to the late A.C. and Mattie Lou Dugal.

Linda was a remarkably kind and generous person - always giving more than what was required and asking for far less than she deserved.  She...

Aug 7, 2023

Flora Ellen Foster McCall passed from this life August 7, 2023 at Oakridge Nursing Home in El Dorado, AR, at 80 years of age. She was born October 2, 1942 in El Dorado, AR to the late Mack and Floy Mae Foster.Flora was a 1960 graduate of Norphlet High School. She was a member of the El Dorado Community...

Jul 31, 2023

Barbara Jean Mazzarella, age 68, passed from this life Monday, July 31, 2023, in Strong, AR. She was born February 1, 1955 in Putnam, CT to the late Frederick and Gloria Boulet.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, and the love of her life Sheldon McNally.

Those left to cherish her memory include:...

Jul 23, 2023

Robert Peter Pikul passed from this life July 23, 2023, at 90 years of age, in El Dorado, AR surrounded by family. Robert was born August 1, 1932 in Hartford, CT, to the late Stanislauf and Frances Pikul.

He was a proud American, a loving father, a devout Catholic and a supporter of the Catholic Church.  President...

Jul 23, 2023

Virginia Sue Lindsey Spooner passed away on July, 23, 2023, at her home in Natchitoches with her daughter and son-in-law at her bedside. Virginia was born May 22, 1932 in Smackover, Arkansas, to Ernest Reed Lindsey Sr. and Nola Mattie Harris Lindsey. She was the youngest of seven children. Her family moved to El Dorado, AR when she was...

Jul 21, 2023

Tanzi Sue Shinpoch, age 53, passed from this life July 21, 2023. She was born May 29, 1970 in Culver City, CA.

She was preceded in death by her father Dan Mahoney, Sr., and her canine companion Blaze, who perished alongside her.

Those left to cherish her memory include: two daughters Stevie Shinpoch and Ashley...

Jul 18, 2023

Darrell Hollis, age 59, of Strong, AR went to Glory Land on July 18, 2023, after a lengthy illness.

He was proceeded in death by his mother, Doris Hollis. Those left to cherish his memory include: his father Charles Hollis; step-mother Tommye Hollis; his canine companion "Evil"; as well as a host of extended family and friends....

Jun 30, 2023

Billy Carroll Floyd, age 79, of Strong, AR passed from this life Friday, June 30, 2023. Billy was born September 6, 1943 in Swifton, AR to the late Loise Keaster and William Floyd.

Billy was a longtime resident of Strong, AR. He was known to his friends and co-workers as "The Boss" or "Boss Man".  He worked...

Jun 21, 2023

William E. Richard (Billy), 74 of El Dorado, AR passed away on June 21, 2023. He was born on

September 12, 1948 in Richmond, California to the late William G and Joy T Richard.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife of 50 years Glenda Kaye Richard.

Billy was a...

Jun 15, 2023

Raymond Junior "Simmons Opossum" Poole, age 83, passed from this life Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was born April 5, 1940 to the late Johnnie Raymond and Lucille Poole in Careyville, AR.

Junior was a founding member of the Poole family deer camp and loved trapping and harvesting wild hogs.  He was an avid horseback rider and...

Jun 4, 2023

Dale Wendell Hayden, age 75, passed from this life Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home in Junction City. Dale was born June 9, 1947 in Amite, Louisiana to the late Jesse and Louise Hayden.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Michael Hayden; and step-son Roy Adcock.

Those left to cherish...

Jun 2, 2023

"Sonny" Manuel Malcolm Morton, 80, was born to proud parents, Manuel and Hazel (McMurrain)

Morton, on December 30, 1942 at Warner Brown Hospital in El Dorado. He passed away Friday, June 2,

2023 at Silver Oaks Health & Rehabilitation.  His maternal family lived in the Quinn community, just north of El Dorado. They founded The...

May 19, 2023

Tomas Castillo Sigala, age 49, passed from this life Friday, May 19, 2023. Thomas was born April 9, 1973 to parents Jose Castillo Chavez and Ofelia Sigala Reyes in Pastora, Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his brother Sotero Castillo Sigala.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his loving wife Araceli Fajardo; one...

May 18, 2023

Edwin Thompson of Norphlet passed away on May 18, 2023.  Edwin A. Thompson Jr. was born February 27, 1949, in El Dorado to Edwin A. Thompson and Annie Laura Johnston Murphy who preceded him in this life. Ed had a lot of nicknames such as Eddie, Ed Jr., Mr. Ed, Brother Ed, Brother-in-law, and his favorite UNCLE ED. Those...

May 14, 2023

Alyce Carol Robinson Brian, age 77, passed from this life Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the John R Williams Hospice House due to kidney complications. Alyce had the privilege of being the last patient at the hospice house before it officially closed its doors on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Alyce was preceded in death by...

May 12, 2023

Laketa Josephine Burton, age 84, passed from this life Friday May 12, 2023. She was born February 14, 1939 in Haynesville, Louisiana to the late Willie Dee Goode and Edilene Zacher.

She was a devout Christian. She loved fishing and listening to music, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Apr 27, 2023

Patsy Sue Snell passed from this life on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born December 22, 1945 in Huttig, AR to the late John and Clara Nelson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 33 years James Snell; one son Travis Andrew Norris, Jr; one brother Roy Lee Nelson;...

Apr 26, 2023

Melvin Poole passed from this life Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born September 10, 1932 in Strong, AR to the late Walter and Clara Poole.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 54 years Barbara Ann Poole; two sisters Polly Norris, and Marzell Winans; one brother Robert Poole; and...