El Dorado, AR Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Catherine A McVay of El Dorado, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on July 8, 1932 and passed August 5, 2026 at the beautiful age of 94. Kay was prede...

Arthur Junior Cameron, 86 of El Dorado passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his residence. Born July 18, 1940 in El Dorado, he was the son of Arthur Benson and Mabel Woolsey Cameron. Mr. Cameron h...

Ray Torrence Fairris, 62, of El Dorado passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his residence surrounded by family. Born June 22, 1964, in El Dorado, he was the son of Mordecai and Velma Torrence Fair...

Leslie Maude Dalzell, 81, of El Dorado, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. She was born on January 26, 1945 to George and Frankie Bailey Cottrell in Bossier City, LA. She, along with her husband...

Jimmie "Jim" Darryl Butterfield, a lifelong resident of Parkers Chapel, passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 63. He was born on February 1, 1963, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Jim was preceded in de...

Peggy Nell Bartlett Johnson, 91, of El Dorado, Arkansas, went to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Timberlane Health and Rehab facility in El Dorado. She was b...

Betty Jane LeBlanc, 89, of Junction City passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. Betty was a devoted Christian, loving wife, cherished mother, prou...

Donald E. Hearin, a lifelong resident of El Dorado, went to be with our Savior on July 25, 2026 at the age of 92. Born March 13, 1934 in El Dorado, he was the son of A.W. and Marjorie Hearin, who prec...

Eddie George Anderson, Jr., 84, of El Dorado, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at his residence. He was born on September 2, 1941 to Eddie George Anderson, Sr. and Dortha Lee Shaw Anderson in ...

Terri Cecilia Evans, 75 of South Arkansas, a Texas native who always kept her home state and her beloved siblings close to her heart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026. A devoted wife...

William Ray (Bill) Griffin II, 78, of Wesson passed away on July 18, 2026 following a courageous and lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bill was born to Ray and Irene Richardson Griffin on Augu...

Larry Nash passed on July 17, 2026, at the age of 79, having been born on October 15, 1946. Larry was a resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

William Robert "Bobby" King, 80, of El Dorado, Arkansas, entered his heavenly home on July 15th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, unwavering kindness, and unconditional love. Born on...

William Raymond “Bill” Johnson, 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He passed away peacefully at his home with his beloved wife, Elsie, and devoted fa...

Emon Armstrong Mahony, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, July 9th. He was born May 5, 1941 in El Dorado, Arkansas into a highly competitive family. Growing up was a succession of ...

Donna Diane Davis Yerby, 79, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. Born on July 11, 1946, in El Dorado, Arkansas, Donna was raised in Smackover, where she graduated from...

Geraldine Elizabeth "Gerry" Taylor Huller, age 85, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 5, 2026, following complications from Parkinson's disease. She lived a life d...

Felix Thibault passed on July 5, 2026, at the age of 81, having been born on December 18, 1944.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Bobbie Lynn Crawford McDaniel, 77, of El Dorado, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at her residence. She was born on Oc...

The Reverend Paula Claire Hall, 80, of Wesson AR, passed away on July 5, 2026. She was born in El Dorado, AR on September 20, 1945. Paula graduated from El Dorado High School in 1963. She furthered h...

After what she considered living a great life, Joan Steinman Murphree, 67, of El Dorado, passed away peacefully. Joan lived a life centered on faith, family, service, and generosity. She was known f...

Debra "Debbie" Jane Hudson, 64, of Calion passed away on July 2, 2026. Debbie was born on September 20, 1961. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine "Peggy" McKinney and James R. McKinne...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Anderson, 64, of El Dorado. He was born on November 2, 1961 in Meeker, Colorado. A time of visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Su...

Jennifer Keri "Jenny" Phillips Lee, 51, of Norphlet, passed away on June 25, 2026. Born October 25, 1974, she was the daughter of Raymond Michael "Mike" Phillips and Catherine Leola "Cat" Davis Phill...

Beatrice Hughes, 80, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026 in El Dorado. Born September 5, 1945 in Sparkman, AR she was the daughter of Tom C. and Loma Lorine Sinquefield Pool. Survivors include a nep...

Dennis Neal Chadwick, 83, of Biscoe, AR passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. He was born on June 5, 1943 to Joseph Clinton and Lera Dunford Chadwick in Alexandri...

John "Burt" Simmons, 96, of El Dorado, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home. He was born on November 26, 1929 to Colbert and Olive Burt Simmons in Shreveport, LA. Bu...

Mary Sue Farrar, 90, of Lillie, Louisiana passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Reeves Memorial Hospital in Bernice, LA. Born April 1, 1936 in Lillie, LA she was the daughter of Edwin Odus and Susana ...

Clo Ann Daniels, 93, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away on June 20, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1932, in Wabbaseka, Arkansas to Harvey and Eula Benson. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, a...

It is with deep sadness and heartfelt gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Gerry Lynn, who passed away on June 20, 2026 at the age of 76. Born June 23, 1949 in El Dorado, A...

Michele Honea Foster, 61, of Ft. Smith passed away Friday, June 19, 2026 at her residence. Born December 26, 1964 in El Dorado, she was the daughter of Bill and Maggie Frances Honea who preceded her ...

Linda Gail Rosegrant of El Dorado passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1952 to Eugene and Betty Owens Rosegrant. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and ...

Jerry Wayne Smith, 80, of Smackover passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 in El Dorado. Born February 3, 1946 in El Dorado, he was the son of Floyd and Ethel Tucker Smith. Jerry was a truck driver hav...

Carol Ann Davis, 74, El Dorado passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 23, 1952, to Wayne E. and Dorothy Woodhouse Williamson in Ruston, LA. She was co-owner...

Eryk Villano, beloved son, brother, friend, and devoted follower of Christ, passed away surrounded by the love of those whose lives he touched so deeply. He was born on September 25, 1996, in Upland, ...

Raymond D. Lewis February 13, 1927 - June 3, 2026 After 99 years of a life marked by faith, service, professional excellence, and devotion to family, Ray Lewis entered the presence of his Lord and Sav...

Aprile Willett Richardson went to be with her savior peacefully on June 6, surrounded by her family. Aprile was born on April 17, 1974 to Paula Clark and the late David Willett. She graduated from S...

Cora Stelle Billingsley Claughton Lacefield, devoted educator, respected community leader, and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 202...

Billy Wayne Laney, 90, of Junction City passed away June 5, 2026. He was born May 28, 1936 to James Alvin and Mary Lou McDuffie Laney. Billy Wayne aka Bill or B.W., married his high school sweethear...

Thelma “Juanita” Cloud, a gentle, warm-hearted woman whose laughter and steady faith brightened every room she entered, reunited with her loved ones in heaven on June 3, 2026. Born February 3, 1932,...

Doris Ann Hayes, 80, of El Dorado, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at her residence. She was born on July 4, 1945 to J.W. and Verdie Darden Phillips in Union County, AR. Before her retirement...

Mary Dell Coleman, 81, of Strong, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, June 1, 2026. Mary was born to Sarah and Talmadge Paxton on November 17, 1944 in El Dorado. She was the youngest of two ch...

Y'vonne Owens, 95, of Shreveport, LA passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1930 to C.T. Taylor, Jr. and Bonnie Elizabeth Attaway Taylor in Junction City, AR. She was a gra...

Kerrien Lynn Williams, 58, of Junction City, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, in Junction City. She was a homemaker. Kerrien was preceded in death by her parents Kerrell (Sonny) Rams...

John Edward Gross, 77, entered his eternal home in Heaven on May 28, 2026, where he was united with his Lord and Savior and his beloved daughter, Corrie Gross Bechtelheimer. Born on September 20, 1948...

Dorinda McPherson Galbraith, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 following a lengthy journey with Alzheimer's. Born in El Dorado, AR to Homer R. and Anna Jewel McPherson, Dorinda spent most of ...

Richard J. Trinca, a life-long El Dorado resident, passed away Sunday, May 24th after a brief illness. He was born on January 31, 1934 to Peter Joseph Trinca and Nancy Incarbona Trinca in El Dorado, A...

Amelia Joyce Hopper, 6, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026 being held by her mom and dad. Amelia was born August 21st, 2019 in El Dorado Arkansas to Jordan and Devin Hopper. She was...

Ronald “Ronnie” Ray Walker of El Dorado passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 73 at his residence. Ronald was born May 15, 1953, in El Dorado to R.D. Walker and Mary Lou Hudson Walker. Ronald was self...

Beverly Jean Smith, 74, of Smackover, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital in Texarkana, TX. She was born on August 8, 1951 to Ruel and Elizabeth Jean David S...