Obituaries

10 19, 2026

Lois Heard, 76 yrs. old, of Waldo, Arkansas transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Monday, October 19th, 2026, at her residence. Arrangements are pending. Please keep her family in your prayers. R.L. Reed Funeral Home

10 05, 2026

Vera JoEllen Wright 67, of Smackover Arkansas passed away October 5, 2026 at her home. She was born September 28, 1959 in El Dorado to Billy Waterfield and Shirley Mc Avoy .  Jo worked as a floral designer and graduated from El Dorado High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother and caring friend. She is preceded in death by her parents, and survived by her children Arthur...

10 04, 2026

Valora Sewell Griffin, 88, of Rogers, formerly of El Dorado, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR.   She was born on May 27, 1938 to Joseph Franklin Sewell, Sr. and Clara Pepper Sewell in El Dorado, AR.  Before her retirement, she worked as an executive assistant of Shuler Drilling and a member of the First United Methodist...

10 13, 2026

John Randolph Stanley—known as John to most, Randy to his family, and "Raggy" to his closest friends- passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 56. Born November 18, 1969 in Marietta, Georgia, he was the son of Terry Petty, Sr. and Judith Stringfellow Petty.   John was a locksmith and was also a sales...

10 08, 2026

Paul Douglas Barnett, 80, of El Dorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Timberlane Health and Rehab, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on November 29, 1945, to William and Norine Huffman Barnett in El Dorado, Arkansas.   Paul was a veteran of the United States Army, owner and operator of Barnett's Tree Service, and a devoted follower of...

10 11, 2026

Willie Fields, 82 yrs. old, of Emerson, AR. transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home Sunday, October 11th, in McDonough, GA., surrounded by his loving family, arrangements are pending. Please keep his family in your prayers. R.L. Reed Funeral Home

09 24, 2026

Robert “Rob” Black III, 64, of El Dorado, Arkansas, born February 13, 1962, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.   Rob was a deeply positive influence in the lives of countless young people in El Dorado and the surrounding communities. He served for many years as Scoutmaster of Troop 17 with the Boy Scouts of America, helping over 30 young men achieve the...

10 07, 2026

Linda Arlene Crutchfield Green, 76, of El Dorado, passed away on October 7, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1950 in Star City, AR.   She graduated from Star City High School, then earned a business degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She worked for ConAgra Foods for 15 years, then worked for several attorneys in El Dorado. She was a member of West Side...

10 08, 2026

James Larry Callicott passed on October 8, 2026, at the age of 77 in Rosston, AR.   James Larry was born August 24, 1949 in Prescott, AR to James Bernice Callicott and Helen Francis Dickerson. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran.  James Larry worked as a shop foreman for Davison Trucking Transport and was part owner/operator at Hot Wheels Skating Rink. He was a lifelong member,...

10 05, 2026

Barbara Jo Swails, aged 86, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Charles Swails.   Barbara was the first baby born in Union Country on January 1, 1940. She was raised in Norphlet, Arkansas by her loving parents, Ted and Marie Nordmeyer. Barbara had many fond memories of growing up in her small town and spoke...

10 03, 2026

Colvis Marlene Frisby Crosby, 82, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born February 17, 1944 in Strong, Arkansas to Doc and Ada Frisby. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Paul David Crosby Sr.; her parents, Francis “Doc “Frisby and Ada Smith Frisby; her sisters, Kathleen Taylor and Mary Ethel Wooten; and her brother, Dwayne Frisby. She is survived by her...

10 01, 2026

Emma Jean Latchinson, 83 yrs. old, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Emerson, Arkansas completed her earthly journey on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, at her residence. Please keep her family in your prayers. Arrangements are pending. R. L. Reed Funeral Home.

09 30, 2026

 Mrs. Willie Mae Barnett, 85 yrs. old, of Garland, Texas, formerly of Lewisville, Arkansas completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, at her residence in. Please keep her family in your prayers. Arrangements are pending. R.L. Reed Funeral Home

09 28, 2026

Maryann McElroy (McCarron), 79 born March 16 th , 1947- Died September 28 th , 2026 Born in Brooklynn, New York to John and Mary McCarron. She was a big Elvis fan whether it was CDs or Sirius xm radio she always had to listen to Elvis. She loved Christmas music and everything to do with Christmas.Maryann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceding her in...

09 29, 2026

Alvin Davis, 56 yrs. old, of Lewisville, Arkansas, formerly of Mount Holly, Arkansas completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, at his residence. Arrangements are pending. Please keep his family in your prayers. R.L. Reed Funeral Home

09 27, 2026

Mr. Robert Henry, 71 yrs. old, of Camden, Arkansas transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Arrangements are pending. Please keep his family in your prayers. R.L. Reed Funeral Home

09 26, 2026

At age 76, Richard “Rick” Arnold entered eternal rest on September 26, 2026, surrounded by those who cherished him most. His life began on New Year’s Eve, 1949, in Texas City, Texas, where he was born to Claude and Sadie Massey Arnold. His formative years were spent on a ballfield, on the beaches of Galveston, or on the water fishing the bayous with his dad. Rick grew into a...

09 26, 2026

Andrew Kirkindoff, 87 yrs. old, of Magnolia, AR. transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home Saturday, September 26th, at Baptist Health Medical Center El Dorado, arrangements are pending. Please keep his family in your prayers. R.L. Reed Funeral Home

09 26, 2026

 Mr. Mack Brantley, 83 yrs. old, of Waldo, AR. transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly homer Saturday, September 26th, at his residence, arrangements are pending. Please keep his family in your prayers. R.L. Reed Funeral Home

09 24, 2026

And the angels rejoiced as Johnny B. Loftin passed through the pearly gates as Jesus welcomed him with open arms, where the love of his life has been waiting for him for the past five years.   Johnny was born on April 17, 1938, to JT (Tom) Loftin & Willie Mae Mason Loftin. He entered his eternal life on Sept. 24, 2026. Johnny was born in Shiloh and passed peacefully at his...

09 21, 2026

Randall “Randy” Clinton Evers, 78, of El Dorado, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born on August 27, 1948, to Ray Clinton and Christine Sawyer Evers in El Dorado, Arkansas.   Randy was a lifelong resident of Parkers Chapel. He was a 1966 graduate of Parkers Chapel High School and attended Southern State University and Louisiana Tech...

09 21, 2026

Mrs. Emma K. Howell, 67 yrs. old, of Waldo, Arkansas transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home on Monday, September 21st, 2026, at Wentworth Place in Magnolia, Arkansas. Arrangements are pending. Please keep her family in your prayers.

09 21, 2026

Freddie Easter, 42 yrs. old, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Magnolia, Arkansas completed his earthly journey on Monday, September 21st, 2026, at his residence. Please keep his family in your prayers. Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, October 4th, 2026, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 2:00 p.m., with burial to follow at 23rd Psalms Cemetery...

09 21, 2026

Sharon Bates, 64 yrs. old, of Magnolia, Arkansas transitioned from her earthly life on Monday, September 21st, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center-Magnolia. Arrangements are pending. Please keep her family in your prayers. R.L. REED FUNERAL HOME

06 25, 2026

Timothy Massey of Strong passed away June 25, 2026. He is proceeded in death by his parents Tommy and Pat Massey, and Chrisina Massey. He leaves behind wife Kelly of Strong, 3 sons, Chance Massey (Megan, Nolan and Maddie) of Homer, La, Cody Ridgway Waxahachie Tx, Jesse Massey (Allen and Harlynn) of Strong, one daughter Mary Massey of Strong, Charlie Mitcham (David) of Strong, Betty Ann Williams...