Obituaries

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...

Oct 13, 2024

Ronald Edward Gilmore, age 75, of Parkers Chapel, AR passed from this life Sunday, October 13, 2024. Ronald was born April 1, 1949 in Emeryville, CA to the late Homer and Iris Gilmore.

Ronnie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and studying history. Moreover, he had an in-depth knowledge of the Word of God.

He was preceded in...

Oct 10, 2024

James "Jim" Lavelle Tinsley, graduated into the arms of his savior on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 94 years, in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 3, 1930 in El Dorado, AR.

James was a faithful member of Sandyland Missionary Baptist Church where he served many years as a...

Oct 2, 2024

Steve Lynn Frisby, age 65, passed from this life October 2, 2024 in Visalia, CA. Steve was born January 31, 1959 in Sacramento, CA to the late John and Ruth Frisby.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Joe Frisby.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his loving wife of...

Sep 30, 2024

Brenda Gail Davis, age 74, of Urbana, AR passed from this life Monday, September 30, 2024. Brenda was born February 12, 1950 in El Dorado, AR to the late William and Joyce Russell.

Brenda was an employee for more than two decades at Clean Harbors. She served as secretary of the local 13-434 Union, President of The...

Sep 23, 2024

Traci Leigh Owen, age 49, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life Monday, September 23rd, 2024. Traci was born October 24th, 1974 in El Dorado, AR to parents Thomas Cox and Toni Rigdon

Traci was the office manager for Billy Wood Honda for over a decade. She rarely took a vacation. However, this past summer, her...

Sep 19, 2024

James Brumley, age 62, of Wesson, AR passed from this life on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was born July 17, 1962 in Miami, FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Gerald Simms, and Donald Brumley.

Those left to cherish his memory include four children Michelle Wilson, James Brumley, Jr, Christy...

Sep 7, 2024

Beth Mann, age 57, passed from this life September 7, 2024 in Conway, AR. Beth was born March 20, 1967 in Camden, AR to the late Jerold and Mary Beth Stafford.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to cherish her memory include: one daughter Lauren Russ; three grandchildren; one brother Brad...

Sep 5, 2024

Gloria Faye Russell Early, age 82, entered the gates of Heaven, September 5, 2024.  She was born on July 18, 1942 in Hardin, Missouri to Elsie and Roscoe Russell who preceded her in death.  Gloria was a legal secretary most of her life and served with her husband Ben, a pastor in Missouri, Arkansas, Colorado and Kentucky.  They also...

Sep 3, 2024

Diana Denning Hurst, age 85, passed from this life September 3, 2024 at 1912 Greenhaven, Richardson, TX where she joyfully lived for fifty-nine years. Born June 28, 1939, Diana was the forth of four children born to HG "Tex" Denning and Girtha Bates Denning. The family moved around coming from Gretna Louisiana (before the Crescent city connection bridge was...

Sep 2, 2024

Harry Clay Freeman, age 63, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life on Monday, September 02, 2024 surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with COPD. Harry was born November 22, 1960 in New Orleans, LA.

Harry was a long time member of The Church at the Armory. In his younger days he enjoyed competing in...

Aug 28, 2024

Jed Davis, age 80, of Bonham, TX found his wings on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  Jed was born December 22, 1943 in Ft. Worth, TX to the late J.O. and Carmen Otis Davis.

Jed was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, but to his grandson, he was also a hero. Jed was fiercely independent, opinionated, purposeful, and...

Aug 21, 2024

Sally Phelan, age 85, passed from this life Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Sally was born March 7, 1939 in Fayetteville, AR to the late Adrew and Irene Phelan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter Irene Reddin; two grandchildren Roy Daniel Hodges and Gabriel Lasater.

Those left to cherish her memory include:...

Aug 19, 2024

On August 19th surrounded by his family, and loyal companion YOGI, John lost his long and courageous battle with cancer.

John was an Oil field worker for 28 years, most of those were with Quanico Oil and Gas.

He was born in Marshall Tx. But, lived most his adult life in Arkansas.

He...