Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Marjorie Maxine Head, age 77, passed from this life Monday, January 13, 2025. Maxine was born July 12, 1947 to the late Clifton and Gladys Vestal. She was a resident of Strong, Arkansas. She was a member of Union Methodist Protestant Church of Strong, as well as member of Order of The Eastern Star, Eldorado Chapter 280. Over the...

Jan 12, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Howse, age 81, passed from this life Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Courtyard Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family. Dot was born June 16, 1943 in El Dorado, AR to the late Clarence B. and Lillie Lou Dison.

Dot was a nurse for over five decades, serving her longest tenure at Oakridge Nursing Center where...

Jan 11, 2025

Harvey "Dalbo" Dale Wilson, age 62,of Crossett Arkansas, passed from this life Saturday, January 11, 2025. Harvey was born October 4, 1962 in Aspermont, TX to the late Shirley and Buddy Wilson.

He was an avid fisherman, when he said he caught a big fish, he was not just telling a fish story. He loved spending time...

Jan 8, 2025

Cassandra "Sandy" Lynn Blakney, age 58, passed from this life Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Sandy was born November 10, 1966 in El Dorado, AR.

For over a decade Sandy's main passion was advocating for the lost, broken, and abandoned pets around to. Perhaps, she may have help you find yours. She left us unexpectedly, instantly, and pain...

Dec 22, 2024

Robert Walter Francis, age 90, left this world on December 22, 2024. Robert, "Bob," was born August 14, 1934 in El Dorado, AR to the late Walter and Inez Francis.

He was the oldest of six children and began working at age 12 to help support the family. Bob worked hard all of his life and continued...

Dec 17, 2024

Linda Lee Dome, age 82, passed from this life Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Linda was born October 17, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to the late Floyd and Mary Lee Wilkerson.

Linda joined Beta Sigma Phi. She pledge January 1973, she was still a member at large. She had the highest degree of Torch Bearer. She received...

Dec 14, 2024

Dolores "Dot Dot" Garrett, age 71, passed from this life Saturday, December 14, 2024. Dolores was born May 04, 1953 in Monroe, La to the late Jerome and Jeannette Danna.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one grandchild Cassidy Hatten; and one sister Theresa Danna Hobbs.

Those left to cherish her memory include:...

Dec 5, 2024

Robert Joe "Bobby" Shelton, age 62, left this earth on Thursday, Dec. 5th, 2024 to join the angels playing music for all of the heavens after a short battle with cancer.

Bobby was born December 28th, 1961 in Oxnard, CA. He enjoyed playing his guitar, listening to music and spending time in the woods hunting and fishing,...

Dec 1, 2024

Samy Moises Soza-Espinoza, age 25, passed from this life December 1, 2024. Samy was born August 3, 1999 in Sebaco, Nicaragua to parents Trinidad Soza-Sazo and Yakelin Del Socorro-Espinoza-Videa.

Samy was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. Known for his kindness, humor, and hard work, he had an extraordinary ability to bring...

Nov 25, 2024

Connie Lynn (Brown) Lowery, age 66, of Calion, AR, passed away in her home on the morning November 25, 2025. Connie was preceded in death by her father and mother, Thomas T. and Jeanie D. Brown, uncles Charles Brown and Danny Brown, and aunt Evelyn Norrice. Connie leaves behind a son, Edward Hardebeck IV, two grandchildren, Layne & Aubree...

Nov 22, 2024

Mary Sue Blevins, age 87, passed from this life Friday, November 22, 2024. Sue was born February 10, 1937 in McNeil, AR to the late Jesse and Lois Black.

Sue was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. She was member of First Baptist Church of Strong, AR, where she played piano, sang in the choir for over...

Nov 15, 2024

Bobby Jack Kooms, age 54, of El Dorado passed from this life Friday, November 15, 2024. Bobby was born October 28, 1970 in El Dorado, AR to James and Martha Kooms.

He was preceded in death by his father James Lewis Kooms.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his mother Martha Ann Dover Kooms;...

Nov 12, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Mae Ables, age 67, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 6, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, Sandy was the beloved daughter of the late Roy Lional Leland Jr. and Oleta Mae Leland. On June 4, 1977, she married the...

Nov 11, 2024

William Carlos Vines Jr, age 67, passed from this life Monday November 11, 2024. Bill was born October 7, 1957 in Pasadena, TX to William and Ossie Vines.

William gave his heart to Jesus on October 14, 1980 (44 years ago) becoming a changed man, never looking back to his old ways again. His life as a...

Nov 11, 2024

Shalina Rae Willis, age 50, of Stephens lost the battle with cancer and passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter Crystal Willis, on Monday November 11, 2024, surrounded by her family, and pets that she so dearly loved. She was born November 25, 1973, and is preceded in death by parents Bobbie and Jim Burgeson. She is...

Nov 8, 2024

Elizabeth Bird Smith Dugal left the struggles of this world and went to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 8, 2024.

Elizabeth was 80 years old, and preceded in death by her father Archie Smith; her mother Ellen Byers Smith; her sister Jennifer Smith Baker; and an aunt, who was as close...

Nov 7, 2024

Emma Drew Wainwright, age 89, passed from this life Thursday, November 7, 2024. Emma was born February 2, 1935 to the late Henry and Mary Campbell.

She was the happiest when she was tending to her flowers, feeding the birds, and most importantly caring for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Nov 3, 2024

Charlotte Ann Moreno, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday November 3, 2024. Charlotte was born January 30, 1953 to the late Leonard and Burnette Jerry.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of thirty-five years Mauro "Ace" Moreno; one daughter Bridget White; two brothers Roy Jerry, and Gene...

Oct 31, 2024

Regina Pierce, age 68, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on October 31st, 2024, after a brief illness.

Regina and her twin brother, Steven, were born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 15th, 1955. After Regina graduated from El Dorado High School in 1973, she received her bachelor of psychology from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. On...

Oct 30, 2024

Mark Leonard Jerry, 55, of El Dorado, AR passed away on October 30, 2024.Born on March 20, 1969 in El Dorado, AR to Margaret Groves and Roy Jerry.

Mark is survived by his wife, Tracy, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage; six children Tabitha (Trey) McGee, Craig Miller, Jason Miller, Clint (Katelyn) Jerry, Blake (Courtney)...