Obituaries

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)...

Oct 28, 2024

Teresa Sue Frisby Greer, age 67, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life Monday, October 28, 2024, at South Arkansas Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Teresa was born August 30, 1957 in El Dorado, AR to the late Kenneth and Peggie Sue Frisby.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of twenty-nine...

Oct 27, 2024

James Wilfred Richard Sr, age 85, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life on October 27, 2024 at Southern trace Nursing Center in Bryant, AR. He was born December 26, 1938 to the late Homer W. and Mabyn Massey Richard.

James was a lifelong resident of El Dorado. He was a retired Auto Mechanic as well...

Oct 23, 2024

Chad Jason Bartell, age 52, of Smackover, AR passed from this life October 23, 2024. Chad was born August 27, 1972 in Tacoma, WA to John and Dearrlene Bartell.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his living wife of eleven years Kristi Cooper Bartell; two daughters Audrey Bartell and Rachel Bartell; three sons Anthony Bartell, Micah...

Oct 22, 2024

LaDonna "Kay"  Ashbrook 70 of Sherwood, AR went peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Lakewood Health and Rehab. She was born November 2, 1953 in Eldorado, Arkansas to the late Robert Lee "Buster" and Dorthy Arnold.

Kay was a loyal employee of FIS for 39 years and 10 months. She was...

Oct 19, 2024

Jesse Paul Rowland, age 88, passed from this life Saturday, October 19, 2024. Paul was born June 21, 1936 in Junction City, AR to the late Jim and Dursey Mae Rowland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of sixty-three years Linda Rowland; three brothers James Rowland, Buck Rowland, and Max Rowland; one...

Oct 15, 2024

Joyce Jeanette Watts, age 86, of Cherokee Village, AR passed from this life Tuesday October 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Joyce was born December 10, 1937 in Jonesboro, AR to the late Raymond and Clara Brown.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 58 years Albert "Sonny" Watts; one...

Oct 13, 2024

Daniel " Dan" Alan Hostetter Sr., age 55, of El Dorado passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on October 13, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dan was born on November 24, 1968 in Winnfield, Kansas to his loving parents, Don and Mary Hostetter.

Dan was preceded in death by his...