Obituaries

01 24, 2025

Steven Lee Shofner of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025 leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire those who knew him.  Born on May 29, 1950 in Stuttgart, AR, he was the son of Myron Lee and Billye Roberts Shofner.  In 1951 the family moved to El Dorado where his father started an optometry practice.   Steven attended...

02 09, 2025

Mary Wafayette Evans, 87 of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Baptist Health Center in Little Rock. Born October 12, 1937 in Zama, MS, she was the daughter of Jessie Everett and Josie Pearl Mundy Stevens.   Mary was the true definition of a gardener, but not just any kind of gardener. Her gardens were a botanical masterpiece. From winning countless prestigious...

02 07, 2025

Annette H. Booth, 72, of El Dorado, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR.    She was born on May 27, 1952 to George Franklin and Dorothy Maydell Tucker Harrell in El Dorado, AR.  Annette worked as a radiology tech for 40 years and was a member of East Main Baptist Church.   Preceding her in death are...

02 06, 2025

Anthony “Eric” (Marlar) Milam was born September 16, 1967, to Joe B. Marlar and Patricia Milam. He departed from this earth on February 6, 2025. He was preceded by his father, Joe B. Marlar and his grandparents Hilton and Edna Marlar and L.C. and Dorothy Trull. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Vicki; his children, Jennifer Saulnier (Larry) of Houston, TX,...

02 06, 2025

Raymond Reeves, 89, of Norphlet passed away at Baptist Health in Little Rock on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born January 5,1936 in Lamesa, Texas, Mr. Reeves retired from Phillips Petroleum as a gas wells operator, and was a US Army veteran and member of Home Fellowship. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Minnie Jeffries Reeves, and two brothers, Dwain Reeves and...

02 04, 2025

Ben Fish, 93, of El Dorado passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his residence.  Born November 4, 1931 in Bolivar, TN, he was the son of John Hardeman and Nora Maude Donaldson Fish.   Ben was the youngest of six children.  His sister Iona carried him around until his feet nearly touched the ground.  When Ben and his brothers reached high school they excelled in...

02 04, 2025

Charles Lee Rankin, age 68, of El Dorado, AR, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was the anchor that held us steady in good times and bad, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and coach whose impact will be felt for generations to come.   Born on January 27, 1957, Charles was the son of the late Anna Pearl (Green) and James M. Rankin. He grew up with a...

02 05, 2025

Ada Jean McKnight, 84, of Strong, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.  She was born on December 20, 1940 to Floyd and Catherine Temple York in Bradley County, AR.   She was a member of the Strong Assembly of God Church.   Preceding her in death are her parents, husband of 65 years, Delton McKnight; brother, Ted Anders, sister-in-law, Norma Jean...

01 30, 2025

William Franklin Dolden, 87, of Junction City, LA passed away Thursday, January 30, 20025 in Farmerville, LA. Born July 22, 1937 in Marks, Mississippi he was the son of William Andrew and Addie Adell Parrish Dolden. Mr. Dolden was a self-employed painter and of the Baptist faith. Preceding him in death along with his parents were a son, Jimmy Dolden; step- sons Frank Barker...

01 30, 2025

Susan Jane Dumas, 69, of El Dorado, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at her residence.  She was born on August 4, 1955 to Bobby Ford and Sylvia Lumley Medlin.    She worked as receptionist for Oak Ridge Nursing Home and was a member of the Norphlet United Methodist Church.   She is preceded in death by her her parents.   Survivors...

01 23, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Morton, age 72, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, in the comfort of her home after a lengthy illness.   She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on February 14, 1952, to Alton and Beatrice McMan.   Becky (Mom/Nana) was employed as a personnel clerk and secretary for 31 years by Pilgrim’s Pride...

01 23, 2025

Carole Elizabeth Stegall, 86 of El Dorado passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Courtyard Health and Rehab.  Born April 3, 1938 in Magnolia Springs, Alabama she was the daughter of Kermit Morris and Mary Margaret Glore Dowdell.   Carole started working for Murphy Oil in 1961. She worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Hartman and Dr Calloway as a legal secretary from...

01 19, 2025

Patsy Ruth Lee, 81, of El Dorado passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025.  Born March 10, 1943 in El Dorado, she was the daughter of Guy P. and Cynthia Lois Darden Lee.   Patsy (Mamaw), devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was married to her beloved husband, Jimmy, for over 55 years, and together they raised three...

01 17, 2025

Denver L. Thornton, 82, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in El Dorado after a brief illness.  He was born on December 27, 1942, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Homer E. Thornton and Maggie L. Thornton.   Proceeding him in death were his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Marjorie Thornton; and a son-in-law, Roger...

01 17, 2025

Sandra Diane Mattox, age 78, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Barney and Melba Sullivan on June 30, 1946. Diane was employed by 1st National Bank for nearly 37 years and 1st Financial Bank for 10 years. She was a member of Mt. Union Baptist Church and enjoyed the outdoors. She especially loved mowing the grass with her...

01 17, 2025

Mary LaVerne Sawyer Barker, 94, of El Dorado passed away January 17, 2025. She was born January 29, 1930, in Huttig, AR to Charles Brown and Katie Lee Womack. LaVerne was a proud long-standing member of Mt. Union Baptist Church. She loved flowers, birds, painting, and her cats. She enjoyed cooking and everyone agreed that Mammaw's cooking was the best! LaVerne's sweet spirit will...

01 13, 2025

Steve/PawPaw was a devoted spouse, loving parent, and cherished grandparent. Surrounded by his wife and two daughters, Steve passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the age of 67 years old at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. He was born on October 31, 1957, to Bobby Joe and Mary Ellen McGoogan Houldridge in El Dorado, Arkansas. Delighted to have him as their grandson were...

01 09, 2025

Celebrating the Beautiful Life of Jimmy Lee Smith, Jr. Age 48, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 9, 2025. Jimmy Jr. was born to Jimmy Lee Smith, Sr., and Carol Cole Smith on August 19, 1976, in Stuttgart, AR. He received his education from El Dorado High School, South Arkansas Community College, and Southern Arkansas University. He enjoyed a fulfilling 18-year...

01 11, 2025

Sharon Johnson, age 75, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Woodrow F. Miller and Patricia Johnston Miller on June 14, 1949. She attended school in El Dorado and Norphlet. After her graduation from Norphlet High School in 1967, she attended college for one year and Oilbelt Vocational School secretarial class. After...

01 14, 2025

Mary Jo Warren, 90, of Timberlane Health and Rehab went to be with her Savior on January 14, 2025. Her services will be held at Young’s Chapel at 2:00 on Monday, January 20 with visitation held prior to the funeral at 1:00. She was a teacher’s aide for many years at Murmil Heights Elementary School and worked with the Municipal Court and Prosecutors office. Mary Jo was a...