Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

Jim Bob Roberts, age 89, passed from this life Sunday, August 18, 2024. Jim Bob was born March 31, 1935 in Teague, TX to the late Malcolm and Lillian Roberts,

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter Pamela Roberts; two brothers Joe Roberts and Bill Roberts; and one sister Reba Roberts.

Those...

Aug 15, 2024

Amber Wright Nicklaus, age 60, passed away peacefully in the arms of her best friend Renae McKnight Brown on Thursday, August 15, 2024.  Amber was the only daughter born to Bruce and Patricia Wright on November 1, 1963 in El Dorado, AR.

Amber was a graduate of both El Dorado High and Southern Arkansas University where she...

Aug 14, 2024

Nancy Ann Dumas, 79, passed away at her home in El Dorado on August 14th, 2024 doing what she loved, working in her flower beds.  Nancy was born May 29th, 1945 in Mt. Holly, Arkansas to parents Park and Jesse Jackson Birchfield.  She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church.  Nancy worked for many years as a teacher's aide...

Aug 11, 2024

Martha 'Cheryl' Watson Musticchi, of North Little Rock, passed from this life Sunday, August 11, 2024. Cheryl was born March 12, 1952 in Camden, AR to the late Dan and Martha Lou Watson. After Cheryl graduated from Mt. Holly High School in 1970, she attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to become an Xray Technician. Her hardworking...

Aug 7, 2024

Sandra Kay Faulkner Etter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on September 25, 1948, Sandra lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family.

She is survived by her husband, James Etter; her son, Anthony Mims, and his wife,...

Aug 1, 2024

Corene Pope, age 85, passed from this life Thursday, August 1, 2024. Corene was born August 7, 1938 in Curtis, AR to the late William and Maudie Arnold.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son William David Pope; two grandchildren Ashley Smith and Joni Pope.

Those left to cherish her memory include:...

Jul 31, 2024

Kenneth H. "Sather" Bruguiere, age 84, took his last flight and is now soaring with the angels. Sather passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Sather was born April 18, 1940 in Oakland CA to Kathleen Huntingdon and Francis Bruguiere. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Patricia Ballad; sister...

Jul 30, 2024

Sandra Faye Evans, age 73, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Sandra was born February 11, 1951 in Carlilse, AR to the late Phillip and Rosalee Tatum.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of thirty-six years James H. Evans; one brother Bob Tatum.

Those...

Jul 30, 2024

Betty Sue Garner, age 82, of Strong, AR passed from this life Tuesday, July 30, 2024 peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Betty Sue was born April 2, 1942 in El Dorado, AR to the late Earl and Vivian Herring.

Betty Sue began working at her parents' furniture store, Herring Furniture, at the age of six...

Jul 26, 2024

Cora Dell Parks, age 80, of Strong, AR passed from this life on Friday July 26, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Cora was born November 6, 1943 in Strong, AR to the late Dr. Ainsley Richard Colvin and Ila Cobb Colvin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 38 years...

Jul 9, 2024

Baby Imani Desiree Ellison was born with angel wings July 09, 2024.  Imani is forever in the hearts of her parents Phajja Davis and Isaiah Ellison; big sisters Brooklyn Goins, Leah Davis, and Gianna Davis; maternal grandparents Johnetta and Bobby Roberts, and Willie and (Late Shanda) Davis; maternal great-grandparents Brenda Holliday; John Smith; Late Willie and Mary Davis; maternal...

Jul 4, 2024

Markie Michelle Bradley, was born July 26, 1997, and passed away too soon on July 4, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include: her beautiful children Ella Kate Orrell, Ava Elizabeth Ramirez, and Jack Bradley; husband, Dylan Bradley; mother Elizabeth Gathright; father Stanley Gathright; as well as a host...

Jul 4, 2024

David Randall "Griff" Griffith, age 62, passed from this life Thursday, July 4, 2024 at South Arkansas Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. David was born July 30, 1961 in El Dorado, AR to the late James Clifton and Catherine Varnell Griffith.

Griff was a sold-out member of One Community Church, where he was active...

Jul 2, 2024

Beverly Jean Womack, age 58, was greeted at the pearly gates by her Lord and Savior, her husband Randall Womack, and her mother Irma White Manning Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Beverly was born on September 23, 1965 in Sterlington, LA, raised in Marion, LA where she attended school, and later finished at Huttig High School in Huttig, AR.

Jun 22, 2024

Elaine Smith, age 71, of El Dorado, AR passed from this life June 22, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. Elaine was born on August 21, 1952 to the late Ernest M. and Clara Henley Tucker.

Elaine was a member of Northwest Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR. She was a wonderful mother, exhausting...

Jun 19, 2024

Joseph Benjamin "Joe Ben" McBride, age 83, passed away on June 19, 2024, at the Dallas VA Medical Center in Dallas, TX after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Joe was born December 24, 1940, in El Dorado, Arkansas to the late Dorothy Payne & Haydn H. McBride, Jr.

Joe served at San Antonio's Fort Sam Houston Brooke...

Jun 19, 2024

Jerry Eldon Murphy, age 84, passed from this life June 19, 2024. Jerry was born December 25, 1939 in El Dorado, AR to the late James Edward and Betty Alice Murphy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers Huey Murphy, James Ray Murphy, Archie Murphy Gerald Wayne Murphy; three sisters Wanda Jean Murphy, Juanita...

Jun 18, 2024

Deborah Gayle Telano, age 71, of Strong Arkansas passed away on June 18, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1953 to the late Davis and Norma Jerry.

She loved reading, and watching movies. She enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music. One of the things she enjoyed most was to take trips with her life...

Jun 10, 2024

Patsy Louella Cogburn, age 84, passed from this life Monday June 10, 2024. Patsy was born on August 1, 1939 in McCaskill, AR to the late Wesley and Minnie Belle Cogburn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and five siblings Jerry Stevenson, Fred Cogburn, James Cogburn, Linda Gene Cogburn, and Janie Lee Black.

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May 24, 2024

Major (Ret.) Victor Lee Calloway, age 95, was born August 7, 1928, to the late Raleigh Joe Lee and

Naughvell Futch Calloway in Laran, Union Parish, Louisiana.

He left for his Heavenly Home on May 24, 2024, at the family home in Strong, Arkansas.

He was the second son and 7th of 12...