Obituaries

Mar 8, 2021

Velda Mae Carr, 77, of El Dorado, passed away at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born May 29, 1943 to the late Eldridge and Louise Hawkins.  Velda enjoyed her flowers and car rides with her husband.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her sweet memories, husband,...

Mar 4, 2021

Jimmy Gordon Hines, 61, of El Dorado passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born June 18, 1959 to the late Harold O'Neil Hines and Augusta Stanford Hines.

So many words can describe Jimmy. He was adventurous, loving, hardworking, dedicated, honest and a 'dog rescuer'. To have known Jimmy was...

Feb 18, 2021

Memorial Services to be announced on a later date.

Feb 11, 2021

Bettye Jean Bowen Gathright, 84, of Huttig passed away on  February 11, 2021  at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was born on August 9, 1936 in Marion, Louisiana to the late Thaxton Bowen and Maggie Inez Edwards Bowen. Betty was definitely one of a kind and enjoyed quilting, canning and fishing.

She is preceded in...

Feb 11, 2021

Christy Michelle Oewns, 48, of El Dorado passed away on February 11, 2021 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on December 19, 1972 to Charles Edward Owens and Bonnie McHan Owens. Christy enjoyed making wreaths, candles and beaded jewelery, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family....

Feb 10, 2021

David Allen Vestal, 55, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home in Magnolia, Arkansas. He was the son of Wendall Vestal and Patsy Simpson.

David was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend.  He was a proud 3 rd generation member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and a member of Local...

Feb 6, 2021

Phillip Scott Nichols, 56, of El Dorado, Arkansas entered the gates of Heaven on February 6,2021. He passed away at his home, enjoying one last cup of coffee and taking in the scenery.

Scott is survived by his partner Sharon Underwood; four daughters, Hillary Cole (Craig), Bridgett Nichols, Memory Nichols, and Tiffany Nichols;...

Feb 2, 2021

Reece Howard Young of Norphlet, Arkansas, originally from Thornton AR, was born on July 8 th , 1958 and passed away on February 2 nd , 2021 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas at the age of 62.

Reece was the youngest child born to Jack Louis Young and Helen...

Jan 28, 2021

Pauline Jordan McClain, 95, of El Dorado passed away on January 28, 2021 at Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center. She was born in Milo, Arkansas on August 28, 1925 to the late Charles Jordan and Ollie Pogue Jordan. Pauline worked along side her husband, Mac assisting him in running their family business, Fallin Wrecking Yard.

Jan 17, 2021

J esse DeWayne (JD) Gathright, 63, passed away on January 17, 2021 in Felsenthal, Arkansas. He was born to Jay Dee Gathright and Bettye Jean Bowen on July 16, 1957 in Marion, Louisiana.  He proudly served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1974 to 1980. He enjoyed fishing, riding his four-wheeler, and spending time...

Jan 10, 2021

James Thomas Padgett Jr., 58, of Felsenthal passed away on January 10, 2021 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born in El Dorado on October 30, 1962 to the late James Thomas Padgett Sr. and Charlene Helms Adams. James was a member of Felsenthal Baptist Church, Owner/Operator of Padgett Produce and noted as a jack of...

Jan 10, 2021

Bobby Joseph Copeland, 43, of Norphlet passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on January 10, 2021.  He was born July 2, 1977 in Camden to the late Charles David Copeland and Peggy Joyce Book Copeland.  Bobby was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and loved attending Church Services.

He is preceded in death by...

Jan 8, 2021

Anita Louise Powell, 82, of El Dorado passed away on January 8, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 9, 1938 in Smackover to the late Thomas Henry and Juanita Grace Bamburg West. Anita was a member of the Norphlet United Pentecostal Church where she sang in the choir, played the base guitar, piano and...

Jan 6, 2021

Alvin "Al" Bledsoe, 77, of El Dorado passed from this life into Jesus Christ loving arms on January 6, 2021. He was born on May 22, 1943 to the late Foster Rhodelle Bledsoe and Opal Estelle Pipkins Bledsoe. Alvin loved his family and looked forward to having them visit, but most of all he loved his church. He loved...

Jan 2, 2021

John Calvin Head, 79 went to his forever home on January 02, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Jessie; sister, Lois Merle; his first wife, Wanda Volentine Head; and a great granddaughter, Rozalynn Dunivan.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Morgan, of El Dorado, AR; daughters, Karen Roberts, (James)...

Jan 1, 2021

Brenda McClain, 72, of El Dorado passed away on January1, 2020 at her residence. She was born in El Dorado on April 2, 1948 to the late Mac McClain and Pauline Jordan McClain. Brenda was an intricate part of the family business, Fallin Wrecking Yard. Even though she was spicy she had a heart of gold.

She...

Dec 31, 2020

Donald Ray (Poppy) Wilson, 81, of El Dorado passed away at his home on December 31, 2020.  He was born on November 5, 1939 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to the late D. C. Wilson and Alma Self.  Don enjoyed watching Razorback sports, working as a deacon at Marrable Hill Chapel, as well as fishing and hunting.  Don...

Dec 29, 2020

Cremation Arrangements under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels.

Dec 27, 2020

Sharon Clinton, 60, of Magnolia passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 surrounded by loved one at her home. She was born on July 18, 1960 to the late Jimmy Carlton Chambers and Jorene Parker Chambers.  Sharon loved working in her yard and watching football.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Aaron Chambers...

Dec 25, 2020

Mary Jane Johnson, 81, of El Dorado, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home. She was born December 24, 1939 to the late Everett William Douglas and Mary Eugene Moxley.

Mary was married to Claude Maxwell Johnson for 61 years. While he was in the Air Force, she was a stay at home mom and...