Obituaries

Jun 9, 2021

Vertia Mae Frisby Smith of Norphlet, Arkansas, was born on March 18, 1935 and left this world peacefully on June 9 2021 at her home.

Mae, as she was known by her family and friends, was the eldest child born to Lawson Lee Frisby and Othel Lee Fitch Frisby, who both preceded her in death. ...

Jun 1, 2021

Joy Inez (West) Tinsley, 86, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed quietly into the presence of our Lord on June 1, 2021, at her home in Sandyland.  She was born April 26, 1935, to Dave and Dorothy (Byrd) West in Louann. Joy was a homemaker and enjoyed the many joys life had to offer.  She was a longtime member of...

May 29, 2021

Venita Nash Smith, 58, of El Dorado, Arkansas left her earthly home and entered her heavenly home on Saturday, May 29, 2021 surrounded by family and friends.  She was born in Bernice, Louisiana on January 4, 1963 to the late James "Buddy" Nash and Movine (Lucy) Nash.

Venita was a genuine, Godly, graceful, and kind lady who...

May 24, 2021

Bobbie Jean Ramsey Taylor Norris, 84, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours on May 24, 2021 at Arbor Lake in Farmerville, Louisiana. She was born April 29, 1937 in Farmerville, Louisiana to the late Edwin Ramsey and Ola V Williamson Ramsey and grew up with two brothers and one sister. Bobbie Jean attended Farmerville...

May 4, 2021

Judith "Judy" Ann Choate, 76, of El Dorado passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her home. She was born August 12, 1944, in Little Rock to the late Garland and Mary Diemer.

Judy graduated from Camden High School in 1963; she was secretary of the senior class, a cheerleader, on the honor roll and a member...

May 4, 2021

Edna Louise Eubanks Cates, 85, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away May 4, 2021 at her home.  She was born June 30, 1935 in Village, Arkansas to the late George Monroe Eubanks and Martha Moree Foster Eubanks.

Edna graduated from El Dorado High School in 1953 and attended business school.  She married Bonnie Ray (BR) Cates on...

May 3, 2021

Fred Hardy Smith Jr., 54, of Norphlet passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born August 1, 1966 to Fred Hardy Smith Sr. and Sandra Sue Ingram Smith.

Fred better known as Freddy to everyone was raised in Norphlet and lived there all his life. He graduated from NHS in...

Apr 20, 2021

Sheila Jones, 50, of El Dorado gained her wings much too soon on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born October 1, 1970 to Gerald Wheeler and Sandra Nichols.

Sheila made such a positive impact on so many lives in the short time she was here. She had a reputation for being kind and loving. Sheila was...

Apr 19, 2021

Clydus Francis Jerry, 78, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away in Nashville, Tennessee following a lengthy illness. Born May 17, 1942 in Bernice, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Henry Carl and Minnie Ellington Rodgers. She was the owner and operator of Clydus' Headquarters and Tanning. Previous occupations were Cooper Tire, Worsham Wholesale, Handcock Fabrics, Tom's Vending and El Dorado...

Apr 9, 2021

Fadlallah Hassen "F.H." Taweel, 83, of Smackover passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2021 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.

F.H. was born in Syria on October 18, 1937 and immigrated to the United States as a teenager.  He was adopted b y his uncle and aunt, Smoin "Charley" and Lola Miller Taweel.  He...

Apr 8, 2021

Wanda Taylor Caple, 59, of El Dorado passed away on April 8, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Forest, MS on September 11, 1961 to the late Charlie Elbert Taylor and Sylvia Wilson Taylor. Wanda loved fishing and camping, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Apr 5, 2021

Infant Jolene Elizabeth Grace Ponder, 8 months, of Smackover passed away on April 5, 2021 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. She was born on July 17, 2020 in Little Rock, AR to Brian Christopher Ponder Sr. and Kendra Michelle Bowen. Though she was only hear on Earth very short period she has forever left an imprint on...

Apr 1, 2021

Edward L. Langston, 74, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Timberlane Health & Rehabilitation in El Dorado. He was born on August 7, 1946, in El Dorado to Carl William and Mildred L. Swan Langston.

Edward was a Funeral Director/Embalmer for over 30 years having earned his lifetime license. In 1991, he opened Ed Langston Monument...

Mar 29, 2021

Alice Sue Selmon, 76, of El Dorado passed away on March 29, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Bernice, Louisiana on March 27, 1945 to the late Albert Dinson Thaxton and Gracie Taylor Thaxton. Sue enjoyed gardening and flowers, but her favorite thing to do was watching Game Shows.

Preceding her...

Mar 24, 2021

Patricia Ann Morning Sun Goley was born to Fred Albert Bishop and Ella May LaBeff Bishop on the 6th of October, 1957. On February 22, 1980 she married Dale Goley. They raised two daughters, Ella Daniels and Zoie Lovejoy.

Faith, family and culture were at the center of Pat's life. She instilled a strong system...

Mar 16, 2021

Steven Lee Cate, 57, of El Dorado passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR.  He was born on November 23, 1963 at Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to Bennie E. and Merle Cate. Steven grew up primarily in Bossier City, LA. He graduated from Airline Highschool where he was...

Mar 16, 2021

Will Felton Clarke, 91, of El Dorado passed away Thursday, March 16, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 8, 1930 to the late Edgar Wilson and Dora Moreland Clarke.

Felton's life was a testament of loving...

Mar 11, 2021

Dorothy Watson, El Dorado, AR departed this life March 11, 2021at age 91.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sumpter & Leanice Daniels and brothers, Lawrence, Utah, O'Neal, and Marshal Daniels. She was married 55 years to her late husband James Watson. They loved each other and loved the Gospel of Christ's Sovereignty. She loved church conferences and loved...

Mar 10, 2021

Herbert Glenn Chitwood, 66, of El Dorado passed away on March 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born on January 17, 1955 in El Dorado to Richard Lafayette Chitwood and Rosa Benna Chitwood. Herbert loved his friends and life along the Ouachita River. He was creative with building unique, functional and artistic items that he generously...

Mar 10, 2021

Donna Jeanne Zahniser, age 82, died at her home in El Dorado, Arkansas on March 10, 2021 following a short illness. She was born to Donald and Hazel Zahniser in Branford, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1938.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jack Lynn Zahniser.

She had a fulfilling career...