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Beryl John Leopard

Beryl John Leopard

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...

Gladys Anita Jobe

Gladys Anita Jobe

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...

Joe Nizer Crews

Joe Nizer Crews

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...

Richard "Ricky" Houston Phelps Sr.

Richard "Ricky" Houston Phelps Sr.

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...

Linda Ruth Sturdivant Knox

Linda Ruth Sturdivant Knox

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...

Aleda B Childs

Aleda B Childs

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...

Percene Fife

Percene Fife

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...

Joy Victoria Killingsworth

Joy Victoria Killingsworth

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...

Marcelle Splawn Carter

Marcelle Splawn Carter

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...

Joshua Vaughn Rainwater

Joshua Vaughn Rainwater

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....

Charles David Copeland

Charles David Copeland

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...

Roy C Bass

Roy C Bass

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...

Willie Funeral Watkins

Willie Funeral Watkins

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...

Christopher Thomas "Chris" Wilson

Christopher Thomas "Chris" Wilson

Mar 9, 2020

Christopher Thomas "Chris" Wilson, 16, of El Dorado passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on October 6, 2003 in El Dorado to David Steve Wilson, Jr. and Rachel Vines Reed. Chris was known for being a practical joker who enjoyed making people laugh.  He had a love...

Charlotte Louise Clawson

Charlotte Louise Clawson

Mar 9, 2020

Charlotte Louise Brumley Clawson, 68 of El Dorado went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was born on October 17, 1952 in El Dorado to the late Joseph Paul and Katie Mae Bibby Brumley. Charlotte was a wonderful cook, a talent she shared with many others, whether it was a meal in...

Teresa Lavoughn Patterson

Teresa Lavoughn Patterson

Feb 24, 2020

Teresa Lavoughn Patterson, 63, of Smackover, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was born December 20, 1956 to the Bobby and Patsy Rodgers.

Teresa is preceded in death by her father, Bobby Ray Rodgers and husband, Steve Patterson.

Left to cherish her memory, her mother, Patsy Rodgers;...

Michael Scott Ward

Michael Scott Ward

Feb 22, 2020

Michael Scott Ward died unexpectedly on February 22, 2020, at the age of 49, while driving a HazMat truck for Martin Transport.

Michael was born May 19, 1970. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1989, and from there joined the USMC.

Michael had many hardships in his life which never kept him down. ...

Leslie Clyde Tucker, Jr.

Leslie Clyde Tucker, Jr.

Feb 21, 2020

Leslie Clyde Tucker, Jr., 53, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born December 13, 1966 to the late Leslie and Jessie Tucker.

Leslie was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed doing the simple things in life such as cooking and spending time with his two dogs,...

Jimmie "Jim" Dale Attaway

Jimmie "Jim" Dale Attaway

Feb 13, 2020

Jimmie "Jim" Dale Attaway, 69, of El Dorado was called home on February 13, 2020 at his home in Wesson.

Jimmie was born December 4, 1950 to Clarence and Zenia Attaway in El Dorado.  He married Beverly Cheryl Morgan-Attaway on April 23, 1971 in El Dorado. He was a graduate of Parkers Chapel Schools.  He worked as...

James Franklin "Jim" Robinson

James Franklin "Jim" Robinson

Feb 3, 2020

James Franklin "Jim" Robinson was born February 21,1948 in El Dorado Arkansas to Mary Louise Stinson Robinson Clogston and John C Robinson Jr. at Warner Brown Hospital. He's preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Robinson. Jim's survived by his wife of forty-two years Beth Lester Robinson, his son Clayton W "Clay" Robinson of El Dorado and his...

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