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Obituaries

Frances Kathryn Shaddock

08 20, 2025
Frances Kathryn Shaddock, 96, of El Dorado, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 31, 1929 to James Soule and Fannie Mae Cawthon Shaddock in Camden, AR. She loved being a school teacher, it was her passion. She also loved traveling with friends, as she traveled to many different countries. She loved her church and her church family at the...
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Delmar Gene Frachiseur

08 13, 2025
Delmar Gene Frachiseur, 94 of El Dorado passed away to his rest Wednesday, August 13, 2025.  Born January 26, 1931 in Hochatown, Oklahoma he was the son of James Isaac and Addie Lois Wilson Frachiseur.   At the age of two the family moved to Smackover, AR where he grew up. went to school and graduated.  He served stateside in the US Army for two years as a combat ready...
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Archie Dwayne Faulkner

08 12, 2025
Archie Dwayne Faulkner passed away peacefully at home on August 12th, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on August 16th, 1941, in Banks, Arkansas, to Laverne Douglas and A.G. Faulkner, who preceded him in death.   Dwayne was a proud 1960 graduate of El Dorado High School and retired from Lion Oil Refinery as a maintenance supervisor. In his younger years, he enjoyed camping,...
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Oma Sue (Hanry) Harter

08 14, 2025
Oma Sue (Hanry) Harter, 87, died Thursday at her El Dorado home. She spent most of her life in El Dorado. Born April 13, 1938, at St. Anne’s Hospital in El Dorado to Blumer Lenoir Hanry and Evelyn Janette Humphries Hanry, Oma Sue spent her early years in Urbana, raised by her hardworking parents – an oil field technician and a stay-at-home mom who transitioned to being a teacher....
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Julia Evelyn Sewell

08 11, 2025
Julia Evelyn Sewell, 92, of El Dorado, entered peacefully into her Heavenly home on Monday, August, 11, 12025 at Timberlane Health & Rehab Center in El Dorado following a lengthy illness.   Born August 7, 1933 she was the daughter of John and Julia Pennington in Strong, AR.    She worked as a real estate agent for Jan’s Realty for many years. ...
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Sarah Jane Hall

08 10, 2025
Sarah Jane Hall, 84, of El Dorado, passed into glory on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her home. Born on April 27, 1941, in El Dorado, she was the daughter of Lenox Alton and Lounelle Young Shankle, who preceded her in death.   She is survived by her husband of more than 64 years, Bob Hall of El Dorado; her son, Gary Hall of El Dorado; her daughter, Susan Hall (Paula Pratt) of...
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David Ray Hale

08 08, 2025
David Ray Hale, 87, of El Dorado, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Courtyard Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born on April 9, 1938 to Jordan Lee and Zora Brewer Hale in Columbia County, Arkansas.   He was a retired truck driver, a member of the Mt. Holly Volunteer Fire Department, and Mt. Holly Community Church.  He enjoyed organizing camping trips for the...
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Kit Ying Wong

08 01, 2025
Kit Ying Wong of El Dorado, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at Timberlane Health and Rehab in El Dorado, AR.    Born to Suni Chan and Wain Yu Chan on January 6, 1962 in Hong Kong. She married William Wong and immigrated to the US in early 1982. She started working at Charles Louis Laundry family business in 1982. She enjoyed cooking and gardening.  ...
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MeaRanda Nicole Fairris

07 27, 2025
MeaRanda Nicole Fairris, 36, departed from this life on July 27, 2025 in Strong, AR. Born April 3, 1989 in El Dorado. She was the daughter of Randy Fairris and Belinda Farris.   MeaRanda attended Strong High School and gained many friends during her time there. She was a beam of sunshine in many peoples lives. Her unconditional love and support touched the hearts of many, many...
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Bettie Parks Fair

07 26, 2025
Mrs. Bettie Parks Fair was born September 1,1929 in Smackover, AR and passed into eternal life July 26, 2025 in Shreveport, LA.   Mrs. Fair was primarily a wife and mother most of her adult life. She was also a teacher at the Tenth Ward Daycare Center in Lafourche Parish in Louisiana for 15 years. Bettie will be remembered as a strong and loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
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Billy Dwain Wilson

07 28, 2025
Billy Dwain Wilson, 82, of El Dorado, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 surrounded by family.    He was born September 25, 1942 to JW Wilson and Mary McVay Stringer in El Dorado, AR.  Billy worked as an operator for Uniroyal Chemical in Geismar, LA and was of the Baptist faith.     Preceding him in death are his parents; wife of 53 years, Sue...
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Teresa Annette Crow

07 26, 2025
Teresa Annette Crow, 76, of El Dorado, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025  in Little Rock.  Born December 6, 1948 in El Dorado, to Charles Felix and Clara Maurine Rogers Burleson.   Mrs. Crow was a graduate of Southern State College where she was an accomplished tennis player. She coached cheerleading, basketball and track at EHS and Barton Jr. High. She was an avid...
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Lillian Ruth Burian

07 26, 2025
Lillian Ruth Burian, 87, of El Dorado, passed away on July 26, 2025. She was born on December 13, 1937, in Hot Springs, AR, to Robert W. and Mary L. Harrison. Lillian graduated as Salutatorian from Smackover High School in 1956.   In 1959, Lillian married Ronald Burian, beginning her life as a military spouse. They were stationed across the U.S. and spent three years in New...
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Theresa (TJ) Jenkins Godwin

07 26, 2025
Theresa (TJ) Jenkins Godwin, 96 of ElDorado passed away July 26,2025 at Timberlane Nursing Home.  She was born October 30, 1928 to Dauris and Bessie Kate Jenkins.  She loved the Lord and now at rest with Him.   Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bobby Godwin and brother Frank Jenkins.   Survived by her sons Charlie Bond (Vicki) of Fayetteville...
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Kenneth “Kenny” M. Mattox

07 23, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” M. Mattox, 83, passed away on July 23, 2025 at Arkansas Heart Hospital. Kenny was born on January 27, 1942 in Texarkana, TX to Henry and Estion Mattox.   He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Mark Mattox.   Kenny was a 1960 graduate of El Dorado High School and went on to study Chemistry at Southern State University (SAU...
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Elena "Spencer" Estes

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...
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George "Bud" Cates

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...
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Carl Glenn McElwee

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,...
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