Obituaries

Dec 5, 2019

Robert R (Bob) Garner Jr., 65, of 22 Lequita Place, Hot Springs Village and former resident of El Dorado, and Smackover, AR, son of Robert and Pearl Garner, was born on July 4, 1954 in El Dorado, AR and moved to his heavenly home on December 5, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife Aprile McGee...

Nov 30, 2019

Berdie Lee Darden Nipper, 95 of El Dorado passed away on November 30, 2019 at Timberland Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on May 8, 1924 in Lisbon, AR to the late Lem Thomas Darden and Mary Jetton Darden.

Berdie worked for J & M Poultry for 15 years before becoming a Homemaker.  She took a lot...

Nov 28, 2019

Vivian Louise Pankey White, 93 of El Dorado, passed away November 28, 2019. She was born August 14, 1926 to the late William Arthur and Rena Lee Coston Pankey in Fouke, Miller County, Arkansas.

Vivian served as Administrative Secretary and Court Reporter under the Honorable Oren Harris, U.S. District Judge, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas for...

Nov 21, 2019

Kenneth (Kenny) Max Huitt, 85, of Wesson, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, November 21, 2019. Kenny was born on April 10, 1934, in Wesson to George Otis Huitt and Bynie Elizabeth Douglass Huitt. He attended school in Wesson and graduated from Junction City High School. On April 19, 1963, he eloped with an...

Nov 13, 2019

Joaquin Duke, 97, of El Dorado, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was born on June 22, 1922 in Lisbon, Arkansas to Verdie and Gladys Duke. She was employed by Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator for 35 years. Her great pleasures were reading, tending to her flowers and caring for...

Nov 13, 2019

Don passed from this earth, at the age of 61, on November 13, 2019 at Life Touch Hospice with his wife holding his hand. He is preceded in death by his father Guy Cunningham. Survivors include his wife, Shelia Cunningham; mother, Mary Allred; mother-in-law, Anna Sweaza; brother-in-law, Raymond (Tami) Sweaza; sister-in-law, Kim (Rick) Clark; nieces and nephews, Samantha, Cameron,...

Nov 9, 2019

Joann Smith, 77, of El Dorado, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, November 9, 2019.  Born April 6, 1942, she was the daughter of Johnny and Georgia Green Thurmon. Mrs. Smith was a Godly woman who was a prayer warrior and served faithfully as a pastor's wife for over 60 years.  She was an accomplished pianist and blessed people...

Nov 6, 2019

Rhonda Lynn Barnette, 60, of El Dorado passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born on November 29, 1958 in El Dorado to Hallie Cortez Barnette and Melba McBroom Hartsell.

Rhonda retired from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Her pride and joy was her two cats, Solomon and Cillia.

She is preceded...

Nov 3, 2019

Betty Ann McKnight, 79, of Norphlet passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, AR.  She was born on November 20, 1939 in Jonesboro, LA to Wesley and Hasel Harper.

Betty enjoyed country music, being outdoors, and hiking. She truly loved life and spending time with her family.

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Oct 26, 2019

Earnest "Earnie" Lynn Loomis, 59, of Norphlet passed away on October 26, 2019. He was born July 21, 1960  in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Francis Leo and Patsy Imogene Loomis.

Earnie enjoyed watching Nascar, cooking on the grill and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents and...

Oct 25, 2019

Dan Gwendall Fairris, 80, of Strong Arkansas went to his heavenly home on Friday, October 25, 2019 which also happened to be his 80 th birthday. He was born on October 25, 1939 in Strong, AR to John Henry and Addie Laura Binford Fairris.

Dan worked as a pipeliner for many years which enabled him to travel...

Oct 25, 2019

Jerry Dwain Frisby, 80, of El Dorado went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2019. He was born January 11, 1939 in Strong, Arkansas to the late Moses and Mary Frisby.

Dwain enjoyed reading the Bible, watching Westerns and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents and...

Oct 20, 2019

Tommy H Ford, 75, of Louann  passed away on October 20, 2019. He was born September 19, 1944 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to the late Fred and Jessie Ford.

Tommy enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and spending time with his family. He was a member of Louann Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents...

Oct 17, 2019

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, Nelda Jane Murphy Wooten went to be with the Lord at the age of 82.  She was born November 30, 1936 to Davis and Evie (Danford) Murphy near Urbana.

Nelda worked at Cooper Tire, delivered bulk mail for the USPS, and owned the Snack Shack in Urbana for several years, but her...

Oct 16, 2019

Ben Gregory Nash "Papa", 87 of El Dorado, AR passed from this life on Wednesday October 16, 2019.

Ben was born on September 12, 1932 at Warner Brown Hospital in El Dorado, AR.

He was a 1950 Graduate of Smackover High School and went on to obtain his master's degree in education from the University...

Oct 14, 2019

Meredith Ellen Baston, 68, of El Dorado, AR passed away on October 14, 2019 at her son's residence. She was born in El Dorado on November 24, 1950 to W.T. and Myrle Blann.

Meredith was a graduate of El Dorado High School Class of 1969, she also graduated from Wade College of Fashion Merchandising in Dallas, TX....

Oct 12, 2019

John Walter Taylor, 79, of El Dorado passed away on October 12, 2019. He was born January 6, 1940 in Weldon, Louisiana to the late Ira and Wilma Taylor.

John enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Ruth Taylor.

John...

Oct 12, 2019

Nancy Faye Nesbit, 64, of Camden passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2019. She was born in Austin, Texas to the late Elvin and Nancy Burkland on August 27, 1955.

Nancy enjoyed cooking, was an avid follower of Jesus and her true passion was her family, children, and grandchildren.

She is preceded...

Oct 10, 2019

On Thursday, October 10, 2019, Debra Juanita Guthrie, loving wife and mother of three, passed away at the age of 66. Debra was born on March 25, 1953 in Dewitt, AR, and on May 28, 1971 she married Rickie Guthrie, and together they raised three children, Dana, Don, and Barbi. A woman of faith and possessing a true servant's...

Oct 9, 2019

Mary Lou Walker, 87, of Calion passed away peacefully in her home on October 9, 2019.

Visitation will be at 1:00PM Friday October 11, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Calion.

Funeral services will held at 2:00PM Friday October 11, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Calion. Mary...