Obituaries

05 29, 2026

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 Carol (Sunny) Ramsey and Fran Hanes. Survivors include her husband Shane Williams; daughters Hannah Williams, Shana Williams, and Chelsea Williams; three grandchildren and a host of nieces,...

05 28, 2026

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, to Edward and Rosemary Gross, John lived a life marked by faith, family, hard work, and service to others.   John was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Sandy, for almost...

05 08, 2026

Mary Jo Owen Crosley of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 100.   She was born in Holly Springs, Arkansas, to Ray and Ola Crownover Owen and was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, George Robert Crosley, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses Melva Melton (Hugh), Margie Ola Hanna (Jim) and Phil Owen (Mariexa);...

05 24, 2026

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, Arkansas.   He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Patricia Joiner Trinca; his sister, Mary Trinca Egerer; two daughters, Lauri Wilson of El Dorado and Shari Trinca ( Tommy Taylor)...

05 21, 2026

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 her life in El Dorado, the community she loved to call home. She was the youngest of six sisters.   Dorinda is survived by her daughter, Delinda Galbraith Fogel,...

05 19, 2026

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 Sales in El Dorado, AR.   Beverly was a hairdresser and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Smackover.  She loved animals, working in the yard, and enjoyed life to...

05 18, 2026

David Elijah Beebe, 73, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, surrounded by family. Born December 2, 1952, he was the son of Jo Ann Burgess Beebe and Aaron Vance (A. V.) Beebe.   He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Vance Beebe, Sr., of El Dorado.   He leaves behind his wife, Laura Lynn Wilson Beebe of El Dorado, their son,...

05 18, 2026

Andrew Jackson Henderson, 38, of North Little Rock, left the world with less music and a lot less laughter on May 18, 2026. Drew’s family and friends meant everything to him, and there had to be ballgames, music, friends, and unlimited trivia wherever he was.   Drew enjoyed growing up in Smackover and enjoyed youth activities at First United Methodist Church. An avid Boy...

05 16, 2026

Lelia O’Barr Patterson, 90, left this life late Saturday night, May 16, 2026, to arrive early for Sunday morning worship in heaven. Lelia was born May 12, 1936, the daughter of Tom Jones and Vera Gates O’Barr.   She grew up in the Anthony Sawmill community near Calion where she attended Corinth Missionary Baptist Church. She met and married the love of her life,...

05 08, 2026

Sylvia Dianna Willett, 79 of El Dorado passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital.   Born April 1, 1947, in El Dorado, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Roy and Dorothy Brasher McHan.  Dianna graduated from El Dorado high school, attended nursing school at Southern Arkansas University and subsequently spent her entire career as a registered nurse...

05 08, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Judy Ann Chenoweth Ellenburg announces her peaceful passing on May 8, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by loved ones at home.    Judy was born on October 9,1948, in El Dorado, AR to Albert Wilson “AW” and Joy Angeline “Ann” Chenoweth. Raised with strong values of hard work, kindness, and humility, she...

05 06, 2026

Cora Thornton Hatcher, 98 of Smackover passed away Wednesday, May, 6, 2026 at Oak Ridge Nursing Home.  Born August 15, 1927 in Union County, Arkansas, she was the daughter of John Thomas and Victoria Velma Dumas Holden.   Mrs. Hatcher was longtime hairdresser and member of First Baptist Church of Smackover.   Preceding her in death along with her parents were...