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Larry D. Ward

Larry D. Ward

Jan 13, 2026

Larry Douglas Ward, 72, of Smackover passed on January 13, 2026. Born June 11, 1953 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Raymond Guynn Ward Sr. and JoAnn Brazier Ward Farish.

Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and worked in the oil field for a majority of his life. He worked at Wal-Mart during his later...

Rhonda Kay Bagwell

Rhonda Kay Bagwell

Jan 8, 2026

Rhonda Kay Bagwell, age 78, passed from this earth into the arms of her Heavenly Father on January 8, 2026. Rhonda was a beloved member of the community of Strong, Arkansas for her entire life. Rhonda met and married the love of her life, her husband Mervin while working at Remington Band in Shreveport. They were later married on...

Paula Louise Thigpen

Paula Louise Thigpen

Jan 4, 2026

Paula Thigpen,73, of El Dorado passed away January 4, 2026. Cremation services entrusted to Perry's Funeral Chapel.

Wanda Vera Endel

Wanda Vera Endel

Jan 1, 2026

Wanda Vera Silvertooth Endel, 95, of El Dorado passed away January 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 14, 1930 to C. C. and Lessie Nash Silvertooth in El Dorado, Arkansas.

Wanda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who dearly loved her family. She attended East Main Baptist...

Marilynn Moreno

Marilynn Moreno

Dec 25, 2025

Marilynn Rose Fore Moreno, 78, of El Dorado drifted peacefully through Heaven's gates on December 25, 2025. Marilynn was born on Good Friday 1947 and passed from this life Christmas evening 2025.

Marilynn graduated from Parker's Chapel High School in 1965 as salutatorian. She worked for 25 years as office manager for Mangum Construction and El Dorado...

Loung Gaw

Loung Gaw

Dec 23, 2025

Loung Gaw of Little Rock ,Arkansas passed away December 23, 2025. Cremation Services were entrusted to Perry's Funeral Chapel of El Dorado , Arkansas.

Susie Helms

Susie Helms

Dec 22, 2025

Susie Helms 57, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away Monday December 22,2025 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Albert Ray Helms Jr.  and Suzanne Helms.

Susie enjoyed antiquing, fishing, movies, reading her bible, and karaoke. She enjoyed spoiling her own grandchildren who she loved dearly.

She is preceded in...

Orville Gene Jones

Orville Gene Jones

Dec 20, 2025

Gene Jones, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on December 20th, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 28th 1946 Gene lived a life grounded in hard work, loyalty, and quiet strength. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, he carried honor and humility with him long after his service. He was a faithful...

Douglas Lupton

Douglas Lupton

Dec 17, 2025

Douglas Lupton 61, of El Dorado Arkansas passed away December 17, 2025. Doug was born March 21, 1964, and was dearly loved by his friends and family; he was known as the kind of man who would help out regardless of the hours or distance he would need to go to help a friend. He was hardworking, loyal, and...

Silas Wylder Puska

Silas Wylder Puska

Dec 6, 2025

Silas Wylder Puska went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 6th, 2025. Though Silas' time on earth was short, his loss will be felt here with us forever. Silas was born August 18th 2025 to Paul and Tori Puska of Hot Springs Arkansas. Silas was his mama's "Tootie" and he truly lit up their lives. He...

Barbara Harber

Barbara Harber

Dec 2, 2025

Barbara Nell Harber, 90, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on December 2, 2025, at Oak Ridge Health & Rehab. Born on September 2, 1935, in Magnolia, Arkansas, Barbara lived a life marked by resilience, creativity, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Gladys Stocks;...

Betty Sue Manning

Betty Sue Manning

Nov 23, 2025

Betty Sue Gray Manning, of El Dorado passed away Sunday November 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by family. Born September 16, 1950 to Ethan and Nellie Gray in Hamburg Arkansas.

Betty spent a lifetime serving as a waitress at many restaurants in El Dorado, the last being The Towne House restaurant. She loved spending time with...

William Garrett

William Garrett

Nov 16, 2025

William Robert Garrett, 70, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1955, to Frank and Lavonne Garrett. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Garrett.

He is survived by his children Jeffrey Lowery, Connie Mikla, Michael Lowery, Jennifer Phillips, Susan O'Handley and Kelly Jones; his brother...

Billy Barksdale

Billy Barksdale

Nov 16, 2025

Billy "Bill" David Barksdale, 77, of Mt. Holly, Arkansas, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1947, to Aubrey and Dorothy Griffith Barksdale, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jim Barksdale, and his sister, Sue Bailey.

Bill proudly served his country in the United...

Sharon Kay Mcdowell

Sharon Kay Mcdowell

Nov 15, 2025

Sharon Kay McDowell age 78 of Strong, AR passed away Saturday, November 15,2025 in her home. Sharon was born on May 11, 1947 in El Dorado, AR to the late William Walker Russell and Joyce Lynn Russell.

After graduation, Sharon moved to Washington DC and worked at the Capitol for the FBI for a year before moving...

Teresa Gail Lowery

Teresa Gail Lowery

Nov 6, 2025

Teresa Gail Lowery, 63, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado, Arkansas.  Teresa was born September 10, 1962 to Verbie and Helen Keith Lowery in Indianola, Mississippi.

Preceding her in death are her parents, two sisters Pamela Bates and Vicky Lynn Lowery, and her Aunt Charlotte Keith.

Teresa...

Olivia Endsley

Olivia Endsley

Nov 2, 2025

Olivia "Libby" Yeats Endsley, age 82, passed from this life Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born September 18, 1943 in Monroe, LA to the late Rev L.J. and Hazzle Yeats.

Born into a family deeply rooted in ministry, Olivia was the daughter of Rev. L.J. Yeats, who founded Selman Field Pentecostal Church in 1956. From an...

Sharon Sanders

Sharon Sanders

Oct 26, 2025

Sharon Denise Sanders, age 67, of Strong, AR passed from this life October 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Sharon was born January 16, 1958 in Marion, LA to the late Hermes and Nell Johnson.

Sharon Sanders, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She lived a life full of laughter, faith, and love for the...

Marc Mccuistion

Marc Mccuistion

Oct 24, 2025

Marc McCuistion, age 62, passed from this life October 24, 2025 in Little Rock, AR. Marc was born July 10, 1963 in El Dorado, AR.

Marc was known for his big heart, his sense of humor, and his deep love for the outdoors. Whether he was in the woods hunting, out on the water with a fishing...

James Farris

James Farris

Oct 7, 2025

James Marshal Farris, age 83, of El Dorado entered Heaven on October 7, 2025. He was born August 22,1942 to E.S. and Dorothy Ethridge Farris. He was a 1960 graduate of Smackover High School. He was the retired owner of Farris Machine Works. James loved to think up "projects" in his mind, and then create them. He once took...

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