Obituaries

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....

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...