Obituaries

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...

Dec 24, 2020

Rusty Pratt, 67, of El Dorado passed away on December 24, 2020 at Willis-Knighton Medical Center North in Shreveport, LA. He was born in El Dorado on December 17, 1953 to the late H.M. "Mac" Pratt and Delma Ernestine Pratt. Rusty was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being on the river and squirrel hunting.  He was cattle farmer and...

Dec 16, 2020

Anna Shields, 23, of El Dorado, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was born April 29, 1997 to Breck Shields and Angie Kirby. Cremation arrangements under the care of Perry's Funeral Chapels.

Dec 15, 2020

Barry Lewis Morrison, 85, of Baton Rouge, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at The Crossing at Clarity House. He was born October 1, 1935 to the late William Charles Morrison and Amy Z McMain.

Barry is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne Morrison, Danny Morrison and sister, Mary Beth Morrison. ...

Dec 7, 2020

Vera Whatley Pennington, 66, of Junction City passed away on December 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 24, 1954 in Jena, Louisiana to the late Houston R. Whatley and Bessie Patterson Green. Vera loved watching mystery tv shows, had a collection of red birds and sunflowers, but her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren....

Dec 4, 2020

Donna Cheryl Webb McCoy, resident of Strong, passed away on Friday, December 4 th , 2020, at the age of 59 years.  Donna was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ellis and Ada Valley Smith, and maternal grandparents, Max and Delma Pratt.  She is survived by her parents, Bennie " Don " and Sharon Smith of Strong ;...

Dec 4, 2020

Lou Arden Summerville, 77, lifetime resident of El Dorado, passed away December 4, 2020 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. She was born on November 6, 1943 to the late Dewell Summerville and Vergie Mae Sinclair Summerville.

Ms. Summerville was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and many dear friends.

Dec 2, 2020

Vell Davis Marks, 78, passed from this life on December 2, 2020 at her home in Norphlet. She was born on November 2, 1942 in Bloomburg, Texas. She was the only child of Wayne and Sibyl Davis of Norphlet.

Vell graduated from Norphlet High School in May 1960 and was Homecoming Queen her Junior year. After graduation...

Nov 30, 2020

Faunt B. Smith, Jr. 72, of Camden passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital in North Little Rock. He worked as a Software Engineer and his hobbies included studying business and the stock market as well as computers.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Faunt B. Smith, Sr. and Anna Bess Smith....