Obituaries

Apr 3, 2014

Mary Beth Helm McCleskey 94 of Junction City passed away April 3, 2014 after a long illness in Junction City, La. at her son's home.

She was born in Wesson, Ar. July 8, 1919 to Will and Mattie Sandifer Helm. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. She was employed with Kroger as a checker...

Mar 31, 2014

James "Bill" Harvey 90, of Norphlet died Monday March 31, 2014 at his home. He was born December 10, 1923 in Laran, Lousisana. He was the son of the late James William Harvey and Irene Hardy Harvey. He was an auto mechanic by trade. He worked for Norphlet Auto Supply for 35 years. He was a member of the...

Mar 27, 2014

Helen L. McGoogan passed away March 27, 2014 at Timberlane Health and Rehab after a brief illness.

She was born September 22, 1930 the daughter of Will and Mary Cleo Cameron.

She was a lifelong resident of Union County.

Her work history included Don's Linen Service, cafeteria worker at Murmil Heights School, and...

Mar 23, 2014

Betty Louise Mason 83 of El Dorado passed on Sunday March 23 to be with her Heavenly Father. She was born May 14, 1930 to John Thomas and Susie B Orren. RIP our sweet mother. One life can touch so many. She had a sweet spirit, innocence and playfulness that was endearing to everyone who knew her and loved...

Mar 23, 2014

Trent McVicker, 32 of Strong and formerly of Marion, Lousiana passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 in an ATV accident.

He was born August 4, 1981 to Ernest and Brenda Gandy McVicker. He was a construction by trade. He loved hunting and fishing and he worshiped his daughter, Cisaley J. McVicker.

Survivors include his mother...

Mar 15, 2014

Carl P. Bishop 59, of Louann died Saturday March 15, 2014 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born in El Dorado on Decemeber 26, 1954 and was the son of Clyde Bishop Sr. and Laketa Bishop Burton. He was a member of Sylvan Hills Baptist Church of Elliot and a auto mechanic by trade.

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Mar 14, 2014

Bob W. Frisby 77 of Jonesboro, AR and formerly of Strong died Friday March 14, 2014 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. He was born in Strong on October 10, 1936 and was the son of Bobby Frisby and Lena Effie Binford Frisby. He was a construction worker by trade before retiring.

Bob loved his family...

Mar 12, 2014

Herbert G. Priddy Sr. 85, of Norphlet died Wednesday March 12, 2014 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. He was born at Rosemond Hospital in El Dorado on November 7, 1928. He was the son of James Burl Priddy and Zelma Alburta Priddy.

Herbert graduated from Norphlet High School in the year 1946. He participated in...

Mar 5, 2014

Ruby Jenkins Pennington 81 of El Dorado, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Hudson Nursing Home. Ruby was born December 18, 1932 to George Allen and Allie Love Jenkins. She was a homemaker and a loving caregiver. She was a member of Cross Life Church and a lovely lady who will be missed dearly by all. Ruby is preceded...

Mar 4, 2014

Jarvis "Wade" Welch 64 of Strong, went to Heaven on March 4, 2014 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas with his daughters by his side. Wade was born October 18, 1949 to WL "Bud" Welch Jr. and Melba Welch. Wade went from working as a hand with his dad to part owner of Urbana Well Service and continued in...

Feb 19, 2014

Sandra J Buswell Hill of El Dorado passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. She was born March 31, 1941 to Joseph Elvin Buswell and Mildred Carrie Harr Buswell. Sandra was a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She was retired from the State of Arkansas as a counselor for...

Feb 16, 2014

Mary Jane Smith Wyrick, 66 of Mt. Holly died Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the John R. Wiliamson Hospice House. She was born March 15, 1947 in Mt. Holly, Ar to Will Ed and Lottie Smith. She graduated from Smackover Public Schools and was a member of Silver Hill Methodist Church for all her pre adult life. She maintained various...

Feb 12, 2014

Billie L. Miller 51, of El Dorado died Wednesday February 12, 2014 at her home. She was born in Forest Mississippi on December 19, 1962 to Charlie Elbert Taylor and Sylvia Wilson Taylor.

Billie was a loving, outgoing person who loved being around people. She was an avid football fan, who enjoyed watching the games, especially the...

Feb 11, 2014

Deane Coke McCleskey 81 of Junction City passed away February 11, 2014.

She was born March 28, 1932 to Jim Tom Coke and Ada Lawrence Coke.

Deane was a devoted and loving mother and homemaker. She was a great gardener who could even make a fence post sprout. She loved her puppies and Elvis Presley...

Feb 1, 2014

Ivie Jean Martindale 85 of El Dorado passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the MCSA. She was born May 14, 1928 to Grady and Elsie Bell. Ivie Jean was known as momma Jean and Nana. She loved sharing her knowledge with the students at Lynndales Beauty School and being outdoors. One of her favorite sayings was "I have a...

Feb 1, 2014

Marzel Winans 72 of Strong passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the MCSA. She was born September 1, 1941 to Walter and Clara Poole. Marzel was a member of New London Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and cooking. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 48 years,...

Jan 29, 2014

Ronnie Thurmon 67 of El Dorado, passed away Wednesday, January 29 at his home. He was born November 21, 1946 to Donald and Floyce Thurmon. Ronnie loved his wife, children and grandchildren unconditionally. He cared for his family more than he did himself and always provided for them no matter what the circumstance was. He will be greatly missed by...

Jan 26, 2014

Pam Lowery 58 of El Dorado died Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was born November 5, 1955 in Warren Ar. to Daniel C and Evelyn D. Jones. She graduated from Warren High School where she met her husband Cecil Ray Lowery of 36 years. She worked at Westside Christian Day Care for 21 years where she was the director ,...

Jan 26, 2014

Virginia Alberta Smith Mendenhall age 62 passed away Sunday January 26, 2014 at her home. She was born in Hope, Arkansas on July 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert A and Cora England Smith, brothers, Elmer Smith, James W. Smith, Rufus Smith, Charles Smith and Alferd Ray Smith and a sister, Mildred Middlebrooks. Survived by her...

Jan 20, 2014

Hazel Christine Foster McGaugh 84, of El Dorado passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Regional Medical Center in Memphis, TN. She was born March 8, 1929 in El Dorado to James Edward Foster and Lillie Carelock Foster. She was a faithful member of First Assembly of God El Dorado. Hazel was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother and grandmother....