Obituaries

Mar 21, 2025

Wayne Forrest Miller (80), of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, following a brief illness. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Wayne was escorted with honor during the Walk of Honor as a tribute to his service.

Born December 11, 1944, in...

Mar 18, 2025

Dora Lee McRae, age 82, passed from this life Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born August 8, 1942 in Smackover, AR to the late Auvle and Clyde Lee Solley.

Dora Lee never worked outside the home, but those who knew her could testify to her big heart. She was known for taking in the less fortunate...

Mar 13, 2025

Joyce Robin Frisby of Mt. Holly, Arkansas passed away March 13, 2025. She was born March 18, 1970 to James and Vivian Cogswell in Winters, California. She worked as a nurse caring for friends and family for 36 years. Joyce loved her family; enjoyed going on cruises, going to casinos, taking long walks on the beach, but most importantly,...

Mar 8, 2025

Floyce Jenell Bryant, age 89, passed from this life Saturday, March 8, 2025. Floyce was born June 30, 1935 in Spearsville, LA to the late Otis and Verdelle Rushton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband Norman J Bryant; two daughters Shirley Bryant and Betty Grisham; one son Maxi Bryant; two grandchildren Chris...

Feb 26, 2025

Melva "Mary" Juanita Sumner, age 87, passed from this life Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Mary was born August 25, 1937 in Pensacola, FL to the late James Francis and Elsa Juanita Marron.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Jimmy Marron.

Those left to cherish her memory include: one son Steve Downey...

Feb 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cheryl Ann McGaugh of Norphlet, AR on February 22, 2025, at the age of 69. Known to her siblings as Sissy or Big Sis, she was born on August 28, 1955, in Wichita Falls, TX to Herbert and Opal King. She was a kindhearted and giving person and...

Feb 19, 2025

Cynthia Renee Jeter, age 72, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Renee was born July 6, 1952 in El Dorado, AR to the late Author and Thelda Brown.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of forty-six years William "Eddie" Jeter; and one brother Rod Brown.

Those left...

Feb 18, 2025

Terri Stroud, formerly May, of El Dorado, passed away on February 18, 2025, at Timberlane Health and Rehabilitation following a lengthy illness. Terri was born on February 19, 1962, in Nashville, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Ovie Rene and Jady Gilbert; parents Franklin O'Dell May and Willie Fern May; and one brother Tony...

Feb 13, 2025

Victor Charles "Vic" Childs, 64, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 following a brief illness. Vic was born February 1, 1961 to Charles Howard Childs and Patricia Miller Childs, both of whom preceded him in death.

Vic was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He worked in construction over the years and was also...

Feb 13, 2025

James Jason Shipman, age 47, of Junction City, AR passed from this life Thursday, February 13, 2025. Jason was born December 23, 1977 in El Dorado, AR to the late Ron and Joe Ellen Shipman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Bryan Scott Shipman; maternal grandparents James and Joann Tighe.

Those...

Feb 12, 2025

Carole Joyce Richards passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Carole was born on June 28, 1931 in Tacoma, WA, the only child of Roy and Elizabeth Carson.

She spent most of her life in Tacoma, WA, but move to El Dorado, AR late in life to be with family. She attended Lincoln Sr High School...

Feb 8, 2025

Teddra Renee Dyer, age 74, passed from this life Saturday, February 8, 2025. Teddra was born November 10, 1950 in Redding, CA.

She was preceded in death by her mother Alberta Pelky.

Those left to cherish her memory include: her loving husband of fifty-four years Harry Dyer; four children Curtis Dyer, Sean Dyer (Stacey), Tanya...

Feb 5, 2025

Larry Earl Cottrell passed away on February 5, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Born on July 3, 1943, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Larry lived a life marked by dedication to family, faith, and career. Larry traced his roots in Union County all the way back to 1851. His family settled in the Three Creeks community and Larry enjoyed helping his...

Feb 4, 2025

Norma Ruth Shrewsbury, age 86, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Norma was born June 12, 1938 in Lake Village, AR to the late Willie Dee and Eva Lum Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of fifty-two years Richard "Hot Rod" Shrewsbury; three brothers Jackie Johnson, Jerry Johnson, and...

Feb 3, 2025

Donald Gene "Duck" Dennis, age 85, passed from this life February 3, 2025. Donald was born July 4, 1939 in Magnolia, AR to the late Gene and Christine Dennis.

Donald enjoyed watching Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, and The Razorbacks play.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of ten years Nola Dennis;...

Feb 2, 2025

Daniel Ray Pesnell, age 75, passed from this life Sunday, February 2, 2025. Daniel was born September 23, 1949 in Texas City, TX to the late Ollie Mae and Harold David Pesnell.

Loved to hunt and fish in his free time. Daniel studied painting at South Ark and went on to open his own painting business.

Feb 2, 2025

Gerald Wayne Puska entered this world kicking and screaming on June 18th, 1949. He passed away following a brief illness, leaving this life just as he lived it, on his terms, at the age of 75 on February 2, 2025. The love of his family surrounded him as he passed from this earth while his loving wife of 54...

Jan 20, 2025

Carolyn Elizabeth Ward Russell, age 84, of Huttig, AR passed away Monday, January 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born July 23, 1940 to the late Sylvin and Wilma Ward in Bloomington, Illinois.

She worked for Dr. Sowell's eye clinic until her retirement. Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family, and spoiling...

Jan 20, 2025

John Larry Temples passed away Monday January 20, 2025. Born May 30, 1947 to James and Macie King Temples in Columbia Mississippi.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Beryline Temples; one brother Jimmy Temples; and a sister Clara Jean.

Surviving him are his children; Sandy Andrews (Bo), Tim Temples (Lori), Richard Temples...

Jan 17, 2025

Marcus Lafayette Russell, age 75, passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2025. Marcus was born February 1, 1949 in Strong, AR to the late Alvie and Lucille Russell.

Marcus served as a United States Vietnam Veteran. He loved hunting and fishing. Moreover, he was a loving father and brother.

He was preceded in...