Obituaries

03 14, 2025

Cooper William Klotz, precious baby boy of Alexa Tompkins and Gearold Klotz was born into the arms of angels on March 14, 2025 at South Arkansas Regional Hospital.  Born at 28 weeks, he weighed 2 lbs. 2 oz. and was 14 inches long.  Although Cooper never spent any time with us on earth, he was very loved and touched many lives.  Our little angel will never be forgotten....

03 10, 2025

Jo Ellen Cox, 93, of El Dorado, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, at her residence.  She was born on March 13, 1931, to James Robert and Tina Ray McGough in Converse, LA.   She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for 70 years, where she taught Sunday School. Jo loved the Lord and knew she would spend eternity with Jesus.  She was a homemaker and...

03 08, 2025

Edyie Lynne Whaley was born on November 8, 1963 to mother Edythe Naomi Hubbard in Glendale, California. She suddenly passed on March 8, 2025 at South Arkansas Regional Hospital in El Dorado, AR. She is survived by the love of her life, husband David Whaley. She is also survived by her adoring daughter Jessica Whaley, loving mother, Edythe, and many beloved friends. She is preceded in...

03 05, 2025

Michael P. Meeks, 76, of El Dorado, passed away on March 5, 2025 in Texarkana, TX.  He was born on August 19, 1948 to William Marvin Meeks, Jr. and Mollie Patricia Smith Meeks in El Dorado, AR.   He was a self-employed oil producer and was of the Methodist faith.  Michael was a member of the El Dorado School Board for many years and coached the El Dorado Senior Babe...

03 04, 2025

On March 4th, 2025, William David Varnell passed from his earthly life. He was born November 21, 1945 to Nellie Kelly Varnell and Thomas H. Varnell. William graduated from Centenary College and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity with whom he has stayed in touch all these years.   William married his soul mate in January of 1968.  His professional life began with...

03 02, 2025

Robin Johnson Carroll, 54, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on March 2, 2025. He was a loving father and friend, unwavering steward of the law, proud member of the democratic party, and a strong advocate for advancements in his community. He will be deeply missed by many.   Robin graduated from El Dorado High School in 1989, then went on to attend Henderson State University,...

02 24, 2025

Dolores Mignon (Burns) Nunnally born on January 2, 1932 in Strong, Arkansas passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025 in Hollister, Missouri at the age of 93. Dolores was the oldest daughter of Marion Saunders Burns and Emma Jo (Johnson) Burns Baca of Strong, Arkansas. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved sister, Betty Jane Burns, and her late husband of over 50 years,...

02 20, 2025

Edwin Daniel (Ed) Tuma 75 of Junction City, LA passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 in Shreveport, LA. Born February 21, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of Arthur and Kathleen O’Connell Tuma.   Ed had retired from El Dorado Chemical after over 25 years. He was an active volunteer fireman. He was a member of Three Creeks Baptist Church.   Preceding...

02 18, 2025

Doris Phillips King, 75, of El Dorado passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Christus Highland Medical Center  in Shreveport, LA.  Born July 18, 1949 in El Dorado she was the daughter of Prather "Pete" Joseph and Margie Lee Bryant Phillips.   Mrs. King was a longtime employee of ConAgra and later Pilgrim's Pride in the accounting department before...

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...

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...