Obituaries

Aug 10, 2021

Bennie Donald "Don" Smith, 84, of Strong, Arkansas went to meet his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1936 in New London, Arkansas to the late Larkin Ellis and Ada Vallie Black Smith. Don was a member of the Church of Christ and member of Knowles Baptist Church for over 50 years....

Aug 8, 2021

Donna Michelle Pittman, age 54, of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Hudson Nursing Home due to a lengthy illness.

Donna was born October 19, 1966 in Laplace, Louisiana to the late Donald Everett and Judith Ann Breaux Pittman Florence. She lived at the Columbia County Independent Living Center in Magnolia, Arkansas for 25...

Aug 6, 2021

Larry Alton Daricek, age 81, of El Dorado, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born October 9, 1939 in Pineville, Louisiana to the late Carl A. Daricek and Thelma Lott Daricek.

Larry is preceded in death by his brother, Freddie Wayne Daricek and Louise Reynolds.

He loved to fish and...

Aug 6, 2021

Kathryn "Peggy" McKinney, age 90, of Calion, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at John R. Williamson Hospice House. She was born in Chatsworth, Georgia on February 18, 1931 to the late Bessie Watts.

Peggy loved being surrounded by family who will miss her dearly. In the words of her family, "She was such a good momma!"...

Jul 30, 2021

Melba A. Mason Bagley, 88, our beloved mother, passed away on July 30, 2021, after a brief illness.  She was born in Union County on October 27, 1932, to Loy F. Mason and Lorene Owens Mason.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Charles Dale Mason, and husband of 35 years, Jack Bagley.  Those remaining to mourn...

Jul 28, 2021

Gloria F. Tucker, 65, of Strong, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. She was born on April 28, 1956 in El Dorado, Arkansas. Gloria was the daughter of the late Ethel Frizzell and adopted parents Johnnie and Virginia Gates all of Strong. She attended New London Baptist Church in Strong.

Gloria is...

Jul 20, 2021

Frank Dee White, 84, of El Dorado passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1936, in Union County to the late Effie Lee Smalling White and Collie E. White. He was a graduate of Smackover High School Class of 1956.

Frank was a longtime member of Trinity Chapel in Hampton. He...

Jul 16, 2021

James (Jim) Edward Lewis Sr., 80, of El Dorado went home to glory on July 16, 2021 at Life Touch Hospice House. He was born to Rev. William L. and Esther Lewis on November 25, 1940 in Doniphan, AR.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Rev. William Lewis, his only sister, Sandra...

Jul 6, 2021

Ernest B. McVicker, fondly known as Pops to his family, 73, of Strong, AR passed away on July 6, 2021 at John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born on June 22, 1948 in Litroe, LA to the late DH McVicker and Charlene Jamison Rockerfeller.

Ernest was of the Baptist faith and...

Jul 3, 2021

Wanda known to many as "Nanny" or simply "Sis", passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on October 26, 1946 to the late Sam and Geraldine Taunton.

She graduated from Strong High School and attended college at UAM.

Wanda retired from El Dorado Chemical Company in 2014, after 37...

Jun 27, 2021

Barbara Gail Latimer, 64, of El Dorado passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. She was born in El Dorado on September 14, 1956 to the late Charlie Emmett Phillips and Estelle Pope Phillips.

Gail was the owner and operator of Gail's Greenhouse and More....

Jun 23, 2021

David Phillips of Mt. Holly passed away on June 23, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born in Magnolia on October 12, 1952.

David graduated from Magnolia High School and was employed numerous years at Witt Oil Company in Stephens and Aerojet in Camden. He was a member of Silver Hill United Methodist Church.

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...