Obituaries

07 01, 2025

Cindy Parks, 67, of El Dorado, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the South Arkansas Regional Hospital.  She was born on October 16, 1957 to Stanley and Patty Black McMahan in El Dorado, AR.   She retired from First Financial Bank and was of the Baptist faith.  Cindy loved to travel and was able to travel to almost all of the 50 States.  She loved her pets...

06 24, 2025

Jeffrey Morris Nelson, 69, of El Dorado, passed away on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born on February 14, 1956 to James Morris and Billie Mitcham Nelson in El Dorado.   As a child he enjoyed being outdoors and was a member of the Boy Scouts. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1974. Jeff was a loyal employee to Milam Construction where he worked as a...

06 20, 2025

Garry was born on August 8, 1943 to Virgil and Betty Williams in Anadarko, OK. He was welcomed by his big brother, Leslie Joe, who he idolized. The family lived in a mobile home so they could travel at a moment’s notice to the next well site Virgil would be drilling. Garry attended four schools in the first grade, and a total of 19 before graduating from Smackover High School in 1961....

06 13, 2025

Kathryn Elaine Carey, affectionately known as “Mom”, “Maw,” “Mamaw,” and “Kathy,” passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 13, 2025, in El Dorado, Arkansas, after a courageous battle with COPD and cancer. She was 78 years old.   Born on November 27, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska, Kathy lived a life marked by strength, resilience, and...

06 17, 2025

James "Charles" Burns, of El Dorado, Arkansas, was born on May 13, 1937, in Warren, Arkansas, to James Columbus "J.C." and Jennie Clyde Burns. On June 17, 2025, Charles passed away peacefully at home.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Burns of Warren, Arkansas.   A devoted husband and father,...

06 18, 2025

Donna Sue Lowery Waller, 73, of Urbana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.   Born on December 18, 1951, in El Dorado, to John T. “Teedy” Lowery Sr. and Genelle Foster Lowery. Donna graduated from EHS as a wearer of the gold and attended Northeast University in Monroe. She was a homemaker and loved all children,...

06 12, 2025

Peggy Brown Turbeville, age 87, of Conway, Arkansas, formerly of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and friends on June 12, 2025.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Alvin Turbeville, her parents, Leonard and Gladys Brown, 3 brothers, Norman, Waylon, and Bob Brown, one sister, Patricia Sumners, and one great granddaughter,...

06 11, 2025

Patsy Ruth Shope, 85 of Smackover passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at South Arkansas Regional Hospital.  Born November 16, 1939 in Brownstown, Arkansas she was the daughter of Arthur Gray Ray and Gladys Cleo Cooper Ray.   Mrs. Shope had been employed by the El Dorado School System as a secretary in the Special Education branch.  She was of the Baptist faith....

04 16, 2025

Charles Martin Spears, 79, of El Dorado, passed away on April 16, 2025 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home.  He was born on August 13, 1945 to Rasha Charles Spears and Gladys Loneta Willis Spears in Corpus Christi, TX.    He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.   Preceding him in death are his parents, step-father, Melvin...

06 01, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sylvia Nesbit Henley, who entered eternal rest peacefully at the age of 85 on June 1, 2025. Sylvia was born on February 5, 1940, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late Sanford Nolan Nesbit and Ruth Church Nesbit.  She was a lifelong resident of El Dorado, where she touched the lives of many through her dedication to education, her...

05 29, 2025

Lewis “Keith” Gunter, 77, of El Dorado, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born on October 29, 1947, to George L. Gunter Jr. and Shirley Ann Harris Gunter in Conway, Arkansas. Keith was a proud veteran who served his country with honor. After his service, he worked as a barber at Southern Gentlemen, where he not only cut hair but also shared...

05 24, 2025

Perry L. Toombs, 79, of Norphlet, AR, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Perry was born on October 30, 1945.   Perry graduated from Norphlet High School in 1963 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting from Southern State College in 1968. That same year he went to work for Murphy Oil Corporation as a tax accountant. While...

05 23, 2025

James David Hearnsberger, 64, of El Dorado, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.  He was born on June 09, 1960 to William "Bill" Hearnsberger, Sr. and Barbara West Hearnsberger in El Dorado, AR.   David was a Graduate of the University of Arkansas. He was a member of Phi- Delta Theta. He received a Bachelor of Arts...

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...

01 03, 2024

Elena "Spencer" Estes, age 59, of Magnolia, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at The Cottages at Wentworth Place in Magnolia, AR.   Spencer was born on February 6, 1964 to Ambrose and Elena Cassino Estes in El Dorado, AR.   Spencer was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda Carrington.   Prior to moving into...

09 26, 2023

George "Bud" Cates, age 87, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Timberlane Health and Rehabilitation. Born on March 24, 1936 in El Dorado, AR; Bud was the son of George Clifford and Lela Lessie Ward Cates.   He retired from Lion Oil after 30 years of service.  Bud enjoyed hunting Quail, training horses, and was a Farrier in South...

09 12, 2023

Carl Glenn McElwee, 68, of El Dorado passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at his residence. Born October 19, 1954 in New Orleans, LA, he was  the son of Carl Roland and Barbara Johnson McElwee.  After 32 years employment, Glenn had retired from Great Lakes Chemical.  After retirement he was the operator of Advanced Duct Cleaning.  As a member of the Vinson Deer Club,...