Obituaries

Aug 17, 2018

Carl Wadkins Petz, 76, of Huttig passed away on August 17, 2018 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.

Carl was born on November 15, 1941 in East St. Louis, Illinois to John and Ava Petz.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John "Buddy" Petz.

Those left to...

Aug 15, 2018

Timothy Dwight "Tim" Frisby, 52, of Strong, passed away August 15, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 18, 1965 in El Dorado to Jessie Dwight and Ola Faye Frisby.

Tim was passionate about the outdoors. If he wasn't at work, he was working on something outside, fishing or hunting.

He was preceded in...

Aug 15, 2018

Ms. Lucille Mae Ivy (née Wilcken) died peacefully at the John R. Williamson Hospice House on August 15, 2018 in El Dorado, Arkansas at the age of ninety-four.

Lucille is survived by her son, John Frederick Ivy, of Little Rock, AR; her five grandchildren Tammy(Jamie), Scott, Jeri, Joey (Sabrina), and Erica; great grandchildren Tyler (Whitney), Brooklyn, Jordan,...

Aug 12, 2018

William Anthony "Willie" Holt, 35, of El Dorado passed away on August 12, 2018 at his residence.

Willie was born on September 16, 1982 in El Dorado to William "Bill" and Vicky Lynn Birchfield Holt. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding four wheelers. Anyone who knew him realized that his wife, Veronica, truly was his best friend....

Aug 8, 2018

Billy Wayne Riddell, 48, of Norphlet, AR went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2018.

Billy had a passion for riding his motorcycle over the open road and he was a beloved "Poppy" to his grandbabies.

Preceding him in death were his brothers, Travis Lee Riddell, Clint Reynolds, and Robert Gray; grandmother,...

Aug 6, 2018

Edna Marie Buckwalter, 90, of El Dorado, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 6, 2018 at Courtyard Nursing and Rehabilitation where she was met by her loving husband, Logan J. Buckwalter.

Edna was born on April 23, 1928 to Turner and Lucy Coke Darden. She loved her family and Church. She truly enjoyed...

Jul 31, 2018

Leonard Carey "Cobb"Herring , 69, of Strong passed away the morning of July 31, 2018 after a long courageous battle with heart disease.

Cobb was born on March 13, 1949 to Leonard Herring and Hazel Hollis. He was a former brick layer; owner of Herring Masonry and El Dorado Block and Brick. He loved being outdoors, especially...

Jul 20, 2018

Jerry W. McKinney, 67, of El Dorado passed away on July 20, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on October 23, 1950 to Hubert and Louise Murphy McKinney.

He is preceded in death by his father.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra McKinney; mother, Louise McKinney...

Jul 5, 2018

Jerry Vernoid Rainwater, Sr., age 83, passed peacefully from this life at the John. R. Williamson Hospice House surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 5, 2018. He was born August 29, 1934 to Amy Dell Davis and Gus Thurman Rainwater.

Jerry was a 1952 graduate of El Dorado High School and served in the Army National...

Jun 21, 2018

Rita Britt, 63, of El Dorado passed away on June 21, 2018 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.

Rita was born on February 10, 1955 in Mount Holly to Willie and Edna Perry. She worked as a Nurse starting out at Warner Brown and then the Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was a member of...

Jun 7, 2018

Gary Don Thompson, of El Dorado passed away at his residence on June 7, 2018. He was born in El Dorado on November 1, 1959 to L.A. Thompson and Madge Townsend. Gary Don was a carpenter by trade, had an extreme passion for fishing and loved his family.

Preceding him in death are his parents and grandson,...

Jun 3, 2018

Cecil Gene Richey, Jr., 70, of El Dorado passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House.

Cecil was born on October 30, 1947 to Cecil Gene Richey, Sr. and Aline "Boots" West Richey in Haynesville, Louisiana. He worked for and retired from Chemtura. To say he loved to hunt would be...

May 28, 2018

Miguel Angel Macias Valdez, 26, passed away on May 28, 2018. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in El Dorado, AR. A Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in El Dorado, AR.

May 27, 2018

Clarence Lee Harvey, 61, of Norphlet, AR went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2018. He was born to James Benoit Harvey and Mary Jane Wish Harvey both of Noprhlet, AR. Clarence was a loving father, dedicated diesel mechanic and loyal friend. He loved to build and work on hot rods, but his passion was to race someone....

May 26, 2018

Dorothy Bond Owens, joined her heavenly father on May 26 th 2018. Dorothy passed peacefully with her family by her side at Life Touch Hospice after a brief, but sudden illness.

Dorothy was born March 7 th 1934, in El Dorado to Charles and Eunice Bond. She would grow up in El Dorado attending El Dorado High...

May 25, 2018

Mary Jane Borden Welch, 73, of Junction City, passed away on May 25, 2018 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. She was born on August 12, 1944 to Fred and Mary Christine Blaney in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Enos Welch; and son, Paul Borden; brothers, Mike Blaney and...

May 17, 2018

Wayne Calloway a resident of Strong, passed away at the age of 80 on May 17, 2018 at Conway Regional Hospital.

Wayne was one of twelve children in which he was a twin in the second set of twins born to Joe Lee and Naughvelle Calloway . He enlisted in the Army in October of 1957 at...

May 17, 2018

James Earl "Buddy" Turner, 56, of Harrell, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 17, 2018.

He was born October 14, 1961, in El Dorado, to George Amon Turner and Margie Ruth McDougald Turner.

Preceding him in death were his parents and nephew, Zack Turner.

He is survived by his son and daughter who he...

May 15, 2018

Judy L. Matthews, 65, of Huttig, AR passed away on May 15, 2018 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Felsenthal Baptist Church. Further Arrangements will be announced by the family  at a later date.

May 11, 2018

Charles William Tardy of El Dorado passed away peacefully on May 11, 2018 surrounded by many family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Inez Tardy, two sisters; Margaret Ann Howard and Laura Jean Washburn and one brother, Randy Tardy. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was born on...