Obituaries

Jul 11, 2020

Nannie B. (Nan) Owens, of Junction City, Arkansas (Hopewell Community) passed away July 11, 2020 at age of 90.  Born at home on November 29, 1929, she was the third child of Jesse Green Owens and Clyde Graves Owens.

Nan acquired her Master's degree in English from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR, and taught English...

Jul 10, 2020

James Durwood Sims, 72, of El Dorado, passed away on July 10, 2020 at Oak Ridge Nursing Home. He was born July 18, 1947 to the late Durwood Sims and Flossie Davis. James is preceded in death by his parents and loving wife Sandra Dear. He is retired from the United States Navy. James is survived his son, Spencer...

Jul 8, 2020

Susan Lynn "Susie" Nelson age 64 of Junction City passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.  Susie was born on September 7, 1955 in El Dorado to the late Marilyn "Myrt" Blackmon Nelson and William "Bill" Nelson of Junction City.  Susie held a Master's Degree in English, having taught at numerous schools over...

Jun 12, 2020

Floyd Paul Goodwin age 77 of Hensley, AR, a native of Stephens, AR passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.  Floyd was born on November 10, 1942 in Shreveport, LA to the late Lillian Marie Fowler Goodwin and Paul B. Goodwin.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during the...

Jun 10, 2020

John Timothy Cameron, 65, of El Dorado passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home in El Dorado. He was born July 16, 1954 to the late Robert and Vera Cameron.  John thoroughly enjoyed gardening, fishing and farming.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

John is survived by his loving wife of...

Jun 4, 2020

Brooks Matthew Bussey age 2 weeks, gained his angel wings late Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR.  Brooks was born on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Little Rock to Courtney L. Ward Bussey and Matthew H. Bussey.

Brooks was preceded in death by seven of his great grandparents.

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Jun 2, 2020

Kenneth Maynard Frisby, 82, of El Dorado, departed this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Maynard was born December 10, 1937 in Strong, Arkansas to the late Jessie Davis Frisby and Hattie Lois Price Frisby.  He loved his family, friends, hunting and fishing. Maynard worked as a Tool...

May 25, 2020

Beryl John Leopard, 71, of Calion, departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2020 at Pine Hills Health and Rehabilitation in Camden. Born on November 3, 1948; Beryl was the son of William Thomas and Gilbertine Adams Leopard. Beryl enjoyed hunting, fishing and archery. He was also a volunteer firefighter for many years.

Beryl was preceded in...

May 17, 2020

Gladys Anita Williams Jobe gained her angel wings May 17, 2020.  She was born April 12, 1946, the daughter of Nettie Francis Elam Williams and Jim Austin Williams in El Dorado, AR.

She grew up riding horses, her favorite being King.  Her love for animals led to a wide range of pets over the years; including Scooter...

May 10, 2020

Brother Joe Nizer Crews. Affectionately known by family and friends as "Poochie" was born February 21, 1944 in El Dorado, Arkansas to J. C. Crew and Ophelia Frazier Scales.

He united with the Free Union A.M.E. church at an early age and later in life united with Plum Street Church of Christ as a faithful servant where...

May 2, 2020

Richard "Ricky" Houston  Phelps Sr., 53 of Strong passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his residence. Ricky was born on January 4, 1967 in Crossett to Houston Daniel Phelps and LaFran Ballard Phelps. He was an employee at El Dorado Chemical for the past 33 years. In his free time, he enjoyed riding around with...

May 2, 2020

Linda Ruth Sturdivant Knox, 71, of Huttig, departed this life on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at her home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Born on October 19, 1948 in Bastrop, LA; Linda was the daughter of Frank Sturdivant, Jr. and Norma Jean Norris Sturdivant. She was an active member of New London Baptist...

Apr 27, 2020

Aleda Jane Childs, 77, of El Dorado, passed away April 27 th , 2020 early morning at Lifetouch Hospice. She was born June 21 st , 1942 to the late John T. & Dorothy Book.

She loved to travel, enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley, getting her nails and hair done, attending...

Apr 16, 2020

Percene Fife passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 85 years of age at the John R. Williamson Hospice House.  She was born February 2, 1935 in Strong, Arkansas to Percy M. and Mittie Mae Walton. Percene loved playing bunko, which she had done so for 40+ years, with various friends. She was a member of New London...

Apr 8, 2020

Joy Victoria Killingsworth passed away on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 at 90 years of age. Born on June 3rd, 1929 in Fort Stockton, TX to Victor V. and Gladys H. Randall, she worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone in Texas for many years before she and her husband, George Killingsworth, settled in Parkers Chapel. There, she raised six boys and...

Apr 4, 2020

Marcelle Splawn Carter, 85, of Parkers Chapel passed away suddenly, April 4, 2020 at Baptist Health in Little Rock after a cardiac arrest.

Marcelle was born January 27, 1935 in Wesson, Arkansas to Horace Lee Mason and Vera Olive Barker Mason. She married the love of her life, Leonard A. Splawn on August 27, 1950. They were...

Apr 2, 2020

Joshua Vaughn Rainwater, 32, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of El Dorado, passed away on April 2, 2020.

He was born on July 23, 1987 to Jerry Rainwater Jr. and Karin Young Rainwater in El Dorado. Joshua accepted the Lord at a very young age and was a long-time member of Second Baptist Church of El Dorado....

Mar 21, 2020

Charles David Copeland, 77, of Norphlet passed away March 21, 2020 at his home. He was born March 13, 1943 to the late C.H. (Bob) and Jessie Copeland.

David was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He enjoyed the simple things in life such as hunting, fishing and gardening. David was well known for his ability to...

Mar 16, 2020

Roy C. Bass, 77, of Magnolia passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Magnolia Health & Rehabilitation in Magnolia, Arkansas. He was born on April 23, 1942 in Union County, Arkansas to the late Dock Allen and Daisy Bell Hite Bass.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sister, Mamie...

Mar 10, 2020

Willie Watkins was born in El Dorado on March 12, 1962 to the late Parthenia Russell.  He was called home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 after a courageous battle with Cancer. He joined church at an early age attending First Baptist Church.  In Highschool Willie played football and was a member of the track team. He enjoyed running track...