Obituaries

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...

05 17, 2025

Carol Rose Ogden Ellen, 69, of El Dorado, ascended into Heaven Saturday, May 17th, 2025, while battling cancer at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. Carol Rose Ogden was born November 09, 1955, at Warner Brown Hospital to JW and Amelia Darlene Molsbee Ogden.   Carol graduated from El Dorado High School in 1974 and finished an associate degree at South Arkansas...

05 09, 2025

Nona Gaylene Freeman, 59, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025. Born on September 20, 1965, in Camden, Arkansas, Nona lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and grace.   Nona devoted much of her career to Baptist Hospital, where she served as a medical admissions clerk. Her gentle demeanor and genuine care for others left a lasting impact on patients...

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...