Obituaries

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...

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...