Obituaries

03 30, 2026

Jamie Marie Gunter, 74, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1952, to James B. Morgan, Jr. and Carmen V. Spooner Morgan in Magnolia. She leaves a legacy of kindness, faith, and love that touched all those who considered her family—whether by blood or the bonds of friendship.   Jamie’s life was...

03 24, 2026

Charlotte Gayle (Williams) Smith, 65, of El Dorado, Arkansas, ran joyfully home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her large and loving family.   She was born on October 26, 1960, in El Dorado, Arkansas, the youngest child of Olen “Pete” Williams and Mildred Walker Williams....

03 18, 2026

Shirley Mae Harrell West, 84 of El Dorado departed this life for her heavenly home on March 18, 2026.   Born May 5, 1941 in El Dorado, she was the daughter of Paul and Eddie Mae Armer Harrell.  Shirley loved people, life and gospel music.  As a devoted Christian she sang in duets, trios and quartets.  She spoke fondly of her career with the Arkansas Extension...

03 05, 2026

James Arnold Ball, 88, of Lacey's Spring, Alabama, passed away on March 5, 2026. James was born on July 28, 1937 in Wesson, Arkansas, the son of Irving and Blanche Olivia Ball.   James grew up on a pig farm, learning that hard work does pay off. Times were hard, but they always had plenty of food to eat. His father was a carpenter and built houses. This influenced him...

03 11, 2026

Julia Cecelia Murray, 93 of El Dorado passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.   Born October 22, 1932 in El Dorado she was the daughter of Lawrence Edward and Annie Francis Oldeman Smith.  Mrs. Murray retired after twenty eight years of teaching in the  Parker's Chapel School District. She was  a member of the Newell Extension Homemakers...

03 10, 2026

Mina Rudolph "Rudy" Bright, Sr. 92, of Smackover passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his residence.   Born May 24, 1933 in El Dorado, he was the son of Mina Earl and Thelma Kent Bright.  As a young man, he began working for Arkansas Power & Light (later becoming Entergy), a job he took great pride in.  Over the 45 years there, he accumulated many...

02 02, 2026

Judy Arlene (Bird) Spears, 81, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home.   Born October 18, 1944 in El Dorado, the daughter of James Franklin and Adell Halbrook Bird. Mrs. Spears retired from Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission as an accounting technician. She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.  ...

02 26, 2026

John Thomas (JT) Williamson of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away February 26, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. A lifelong resident of El Dorado, JT was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was born January 18, 1944 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Thomas and Ruby Williamson. Survivors are his wife of 62 years, La Nette, three sons, Vance (Netasha), Blake, Brent (Katie) and...

02 21, 2026

Helen Janell Hastings, 91, of El Dorado, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Timberlane Health and Rehabilitation.  Born December 23,1934 in Ashdown, AR, she was the daughter of Hubert and Elsie Carver Sutton.   Mrs. Hastings was retired from Robinson Buchanan Real Estate.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Lady Golf Association....