Obituaries, Union County, Arkansas *********************************************************** Submitted by: Angie Dusty <angie @ everett mckinley realty . com> Date: 29 May 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** El Dorado News Times May 1-11, 2008 JACQUITA GREER Published: 05/01/2008 Jacquita Phillips Greer, 76, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Courtyard Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 21, 1932, in El Dorado, to Chester Phillips and Dorothy Tackett Phillips. She was a retired property manager of apartment complexes in Little Rock and Conway, and a member of the Home Builders Association and Association of Real Estate Managers. Preceding her in death were her parents; a brother, Jerry Phillips; and a grandson, Matthew Ryan Welch. Survivors include a daughter, Monica Gray and her husband, Freddie Michael, of Calion; a son, Matt Mitcham and his wife, Alesia, of Pell City, Ala.; one brother, Chester D. Phillips; a sister, Joan Phillips; grandchildren Robin Welch Orr and Peyton and Ellie Mitcham; and great-grandchildren, Katie Ryan Warner and Alyssa Orr. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. The family will be at 146 Clawson in Calion. Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. An online guest registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com on the Internet. ------------------ HUBERT STRICKLIN Published: 05/01/2008 Hubert Stricklin, 82, of Magnolia, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Homer Memorial Hospital in Homer, La. Arrangements will be announced by Henderson's Funeral Service of Magnolia. ------------------ VERA E. THOMPSON Published: 05/01/2008 Vera Estell Thompson, 91, of Grambling, La., died Friday, April 25, 2008, in Dallas. The daughter of Jack and Fannie Bennett Faulk, she was born June 22, 1917, in Summerfield, La. She was a member of Rockey Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest Thompson; a daughter, Dorothy Glosson; a sister, Lola Bullock; and two brothers, Hardy and J. Faulk. Survivors include two sons, Theodore Roosevelt Thompson of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Hardin Thompson of Los Angeles; four daughters, Earnestine Payne of Grambling, Mary Helen Wainright of El Dorado, Margaret Ann Scott of New Orleans, and Peregrine Thompson of Los Angeles; one sister, Youtha Mae Thompson of Bernice, La.; 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Summerfield. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Summerfield under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home of Ruston, La. ------------------ ANNETTE M. BINNS Published: 05/01/2008 Funeral for Annette Moseley Binns, 94, of Warren, will be at 10 a.m. today at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home. ------------------ GENE FILLMORE Published: 05/01/2008 Gene Fillmore, 72, of El Dorado, and formerly of Cottonwood Falls, Kan., died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bazaar Cemetery in Bazaar, Kan. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Perry's Funeral Chapels in El Dorado. Memorials may be made to the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado. ------------------ MARTHA M. KIRK Published: 05/01/2008 Martha Maxine Kirk, 81, of Camden, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Raymond Jones Sr., Marice Lee Hines and Buford Doyle Kirk; her parents, Newman Hartsfield and Willa Mae Frizzell; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Leigh Jones. Survivors include her sons, William Raymond Jones Jr. and his wife, Rita, of Bartlett, Tenn., and Randy Lee Jones and his wife, Theresa, of Camden; a brother, Donnie Floyd Frizzell of Franklin, La.; grandchildren, Deanna Faye Jones of Daphne, Ala., Traci Rae DeLeon of San Pedro, Calif., Courtney Layne Jones of Springdale and Jason Paul Jones and his wife, Joana, of Magnolia; great-grandchildren, Ivy Marie Creel and Morgan Drew Creel of San Pedro, Brett M. Jones and Chad A. Jones of Daphne, and Kirk Edward Jones and Kiley "Beth" Jones of Magnolia. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden with burial in Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Proctor Funeral Home in Camden is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com on the Internet. ------------------ DOROTHY N. WEBSTER Published: 05/01/2008 Webster Dorothy Nell Ford Webster, 48, of El Dorado, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. The daughter of Willie C. Billings and Dorothy Faye Ford Billings, she was born June 30, 1959, in El Dorado. She worked as a cashier at Quick Trip Convenience Store in Junction City. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church No. 1 in Lisbon, La. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include one son, Christopher Dewayne Ford of Epps, La.; one daughter, Yolanda Dynell Ford of Little Rock; one brother, Willie T. Ford of El Dorado; two sisters, Patricia Smith of Little Rock and Laura Wright of Lillie, La.; and four grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bethlehem Baptist Church in the Old Hillsboro Community with the Rev. J.W. Steward officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home. Public viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family will be at 222 Hoof Road in Lillie. ------------------ GENE FILLMORE Published: 05/02/2008 Fillmore Gene Fillmore, 72, of El Dorado, and formerly of Cottonwood Falls, Kan., died Monday, April 28, 2008, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado. He was born June 7, l935, and was the son of Edward William Fillmore and Zelda Grace Spain Fillmore. Gene was a truck driver by trade and drove a truck his whole life. He last drove for Frank Thompson Trucking before retiring. He enjoyed the freedom of riding a motorcycle, and did so in his spare time. He loved his family who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Marion "Hop" Fillmore. Survivors include his loving wife of 14 years, Mary Carol Fillmore of El Dorado; a son, Kevin Miller of Cottonwood Falls; a stepson, Tim Green of Crossett; stepdaughters, Linda Stuart of Benbrook, Texas, Brenda Rogriguez of Benbrook, Texas, and Tammy Foster of Romance; brothers, Robert Fillmore of Strong City, Kan., and Bill Fillmore of Cottonwood Falls; sisters, Peggy Kent of Smackover, Pat Donelson of Cottonwood Falls, Betty Yoakem of Kennesaw, Ga., Carole Talley of Rockport, Texas, Carla Gibb of Charlotte, N.C., and Kay Kleinsorge of Buda, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bazaar Cemetery in Bazaar, Kan., under the direction of Brown Bennett Alexander Funeral Home of Cottonwood Falls. Local arrangements were made by Perry's Funeral Chapels of El Dorado. Memorials can be made to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 ------------------ DELORIS A. KIRKLAND Published: 05/02/2008 Deloris Ann Johnson Kirkland, 75, of Woodville, Texas, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at her residence. She was born Jan. 17, 1933, in El Dorado, to Albertus L. and Denver Rhodes Johnson. She was a longtime resident of Tyler County and had been secretary of the First Christian Church of Woodville for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Kirkland. Survivors include her daughters, Karen Gual of Dallas, Vicki Bell of Woodville, Lillie Swearingen of Colmesneil, Texas, and Peggy Townsend of Zavalla, Texas; sister, Betty Perdue of El Dorado; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Woodville with burial in Old Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Caring Is Sharing or the charity of the donor's choice. Services are under the direction of Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home, 113 W. Holly, Woodville. ------------------ MAURO MORENO Published: 05/02/2008 Mauro "Ace" Moreno, 55, of Lawson, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at his home following a long illness. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Liberty Baptist Church in Lawson with interment following in Liberty Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado. ------------------ REBA M. QUIMBY Published: 05/02/2008 Reba Maxine Foster Quimby, 83, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Perry's Funeral Chapels in El Dorado. Burial will be private. ------------------ MARGARET D. RAINEY Published: 05/02/2008 Margaret Dees Rainey, 90, of Warren, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at her home. She was born Nov. 21, 1917, in Bradley County, the daughter of Zack Dees and Esther Pearce Dees. She was a retired employee of West Brothers department store, a housewife, homemaker, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buford Rainey Sr.; a grandchild; a brother, Milford Dees; and two sisters, Martha Marie Colvin and Christine Dees Survivors include a son, Sonny Rainey of Johnsville; two daughters, Carol Hoelscher of Aberdeen, Md., and Carolyn Dickson, Minden, La.; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Frazer's Chapel in Warren with the Revs. Wayman Mann and Randy Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Johnsville under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. ------------------ EARNEST CARROLL Published: 05/02/2008 Carroll Earnest "August" Carroll, 85, of El Dorado, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Life Touch Hospice. The son of Jack and Emma Fountain Carroll, he was born Aug. 1, 1922, in Junction City. He was a member of New Deliverance and Worship Center. He worked as a truck driver for many years and retired from Jerry Blackman Wood Co. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Gertha Mae Carroll of Junction City; nine sons, Jimmy Carroll, Henry Carroll, Ozell Carroll, Kenny Carroll and Earvin Carroll, all of El Dorado, Earnest Carroll, Jerry Carroll and Jerry Carrol Jr., all of Junction City, and Terry Carroll of Bernice, La.; six daughters, Betty Jo Hayes, Gloria Abbott of El dorado, Roberta Mosbley, Mary Levingston, Betty Ann Carroll, and Charidas Carroll, all of Junction City; one brother, Woodroff Carroll of Redland, Calif.; 78 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and five great-great- grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Deliverance and Worship Center in El Dorado with Elders Lornell Grayson and Bobbie Grayson officiating. Burial will be in Community Cemetery in Junction City under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. ------------------ MARTHA M. KIRK Published: 05/02/2008 Funeral for Martha Maxine Kirk, 81, of Camden, will be at 10 a.m. today at Proctor Funeral Home in Camden with burial in Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado. ------------------ VERA E. THOMPSON Published: 05/02/2008 Funeral for Vera Estell Thompson, 91, of Grambling, La., will be at 11 a.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Summerfield, La. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Summerfield under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home of Ruston, La. ------------------ DONALD G. ALEXANDER Published: 05/03/2008 Donald Gene Alexander, 62, of Camden, and formerly of Louann, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock. Arrangements will be announced by Williams Funeral Home of Camden. ------------------ DAWN GOOD Published: 05/03/2008 Dawn Good, 34, of Magnolia, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Arrangements will be announced by A.O. Smith Funeral Home of Stamps. ------------------ DELORIS A. KIRKLAND Published: 05/03/2008 Funeral for Deloris Ann Johnson Kirkland, 75, of Woodville, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. today at the Stringer and Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Woodville with burial in Old Shiloh Cemetery. ------------------ HELEN BURNS Published: 05/04/2008 Helen Burns, 75, of Blossom, Texas, formerly of El Dorado, died on Friday, May 2, 2008. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday at St. Mark United Methodist Church in El Dorado with Pastor Dennis Cates and the Rev. Rebecca Wiseman officiating. Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Homer in Paris, Texas. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church. She was born on July 19, 1932, in El Dorado, to Ervin and Berta Benson Jones. She married Jack Burns in El Dorado on Oct. 27, 1950. She was a member of Martin Memorial United Methodist Church in Detroit, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Jack D. Burns; children Mark Burns of Hot Springs and Janis Slusher and husband, Rudy, also of Blossom; her mother, Berta Jones of El Dorado; a grandson, Daniel Crow of St. Augustine, Fla.; a granddaughter, Erica Slusher; a sister, Billie Perdue and husband, Allen, of El Dorado; an aunt, Polly Doggett of Richton, Miss.; her in-laws, Johnnie Burns of El Dorado, John and Marilynn Burns of Weatherford, Texas; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, E.J. Jones. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Helen's honor to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923, or to a charity of your choice. The family will be at the home of Billie Perdue at 509 Garland Ave., in El Dorado Online condolences may be sent to the Burns family at www.fry-gibbs.com on the Internet. ------------------ DOROTHY CARAWAY By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/04/2008 Dorothy Caraway, 94 of Magnolia, died on Friday, May 2, 2008, at Magnolia Healthcare. She was born on Aug. 12, 1913, to Eunice Earl and Deli Ann (Walker) McKenzie. She was a member of Jackson Street Church of Christ, a former seamstress for Talbot's Department Store and did alterations for many others in Columbia County. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, O'Don Caraway; a daughter, Vern Benefield; three grandchildren, Suzanne Jacobsen, Debbie Patterson and Doug Dennis; two sisters, Travis Winn and Elsie McKenzie; and five brothers, Calvin, Melvin, Andrew, Albert and Gilmer McKenzie. She is survived by her two daughters, Beverly Boyd and husband, Larry, of Magnolia, and Nancy Dennis of Houston, Texas; a son, Donnie Caraway of Hemphill, Texas; three brothers, Wayne McKenzie of Arp, Texas, Ed McKenzie of Farmerville, La., and Wessie McKenzie of Homer, La.; and a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Monday in Lewis Chapel with David Lovejoy officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia. Family visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Jackson Street Church of Christ or to the Gideon's. An online guest registry can be found at www.lewisfuneralhome.biz on the Internet. ------------------ DOLWYN J. ELKINS By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/04/2008 Dolwyn Judy Elkins, 72, of Strong, died on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Perry's Funeral Chapels in El Dorado and Strong. ------------------ MONROE FERRELL By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/04/2008 Lt. Col. Monroe Ferrell, U.S. Army (retired), 82, of Panama City, Fla., formerly of Bradley County, died on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at home. He was born on Jan. 14, 1926, in Johnsville, the son of Fletcher M. Ferrell and Maude Belle Clanton Ferrell. He was raised by the late Cason E. Clanton and Emma Bell McClain Clanton. He received his education at Hampton School District, Henderson State University, Gulf Coast Junior College and West Florida University. He was a member of Forrest Park United Methodist Church. He also was preceded in death by two sons, Dennis and Ray Ferrell; and a sister, Gracie Sturgin. Survivors include his wife, Joy Vining Ferrell; a brother, Allen Ferrell of Johnsville; a sister, Beatrice Davis of Poquoson, Va.; his stepmother, Edna Ferrell of Heber Springs; seven half-brothers, Harvey and Harry Ferrell, both of Shreveport, La., Hurley Ferrell of South Carolina, Herman and Jabe Ferrell, both of Oak Grove, La., Wylie Ferrell of Mobile, Ala., and Bernard Ferrell of Heber Springs; three half-sisters, Betty Smith of New Orleans, La., Jimmie Lou Ellerby of Oak Grove and Mary Kees of Heber Springs. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday in Frazer's Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery with Flag Presentation by Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are preferred to Forrest Park United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1401 W. 23rd St., Panama City, FL 32405. ------------------ JEFF JONES By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/04/2008 Jones Jeff Jones, 44, of Magnolia, died on Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Jacksonville. He was born on Sept. 29, 1963, in Cowen, W.Va. Jeff was an avid fisherman, hunter and will be sorely missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Jones; his stepfather, Jessie Rogers; a nephew, Stephen Wood. Survivors are his wife, Julie Jones; a daughter, Tiffany Matthews and husband, Wesley; a son, Alcide Baudoin; his mother, Betty Rogers; grandchildren Vincent and Nathan Matthews, and Aubree Baudoin; sisters Stevie Welch and husband, Larry, Terri Farrell and husband, Greg, and Patti Moses and husband, Robert, all of Magnolia. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Monday in Lewis Chapel with the Rev. John David Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Almost Heaven St. Stephens Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday prior to the funeral. Pallbearers will be Alcide Baudoin, Wesley Matthews, Sergeant First Class Joshua Wood, Mike Powell, Michael Thompson, Richard Carter, Greg Moses, Larry Welch, Wayne Jones and Mike Jones. An online guest registry can be found at www.lewisfuneralhome.biz on the Internet. ------------------ MICHAEL T. MANNING By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/04/2008 Infant Michael Tydus Mannning died on Friday, May 2, 2008, at Ouachita County Medical Center. He was a gift from God on May 2, 2008. He joined the angels on May 2, 2008 - budded on earth to bloom in Heaven. He is survived by his father, Tyler Manning of Camden; his mother, Lacey Glover of Camden; his grandparents, Mike and Kristi Manning of Louann; his grandmother, Aletha Alsobrook; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carrie Christopher Isaacs. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Monday in Bethesda Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com on the Internet. ------------------ ELBERT MIDDLETON By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/04/2008 Elbert Ray Middleton, 76 of Magnolia, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Dubuis Health System in Texarkana, Texas. Services are pending with Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. ------------------ HUBERT STRICKLIN By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/04/2008 Hubert Stricklin, 79, of 470 Columbia Road 34, Magnolia, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Homer Memorial Hospital in Homer, La. Born in Mount Holly, he was the son of Grady and Gertruce (Sanders) Stricklin. He was a factory assemblyman, employed by Textron until his retirement. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Radford and Annie Brown of Magnolia; and two brothers, Fred Stricklin of Magnolia and Lee Daniel Stricklin of Dallas, Texas. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Damascus Baptist Church in Village with the Rev. Lee Sanders officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Henderson's Funeral Service in Magnolia. Friends may call from noon to 5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. ------------------ FREDDIE J. MICHAEL By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/04/2008 Funeral for Freddie Joe Michael, 55, of Calion, will be at 2 p.m. today in Young's Chapel with the Rev. Phil Pinckard officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Mount Holly under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors in El Dorado. There will be no formal visitation. The family will receive friends and family at 146 Clawson in Calion. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association Memorial and Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601-1653; or to UCAPS, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. ------------------ DOLWYN M. ELKINS By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/05/2008 Dolwyn Marie "Judy" Elkins, 72, of Strong, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at her home. She was born on May 16, 1935, the daughter of John Wells and Jonnie Vera and Albert Lee Hixon. Judy owned and operated a tomato farm in Bradley County, owned and operated a logging company, C&D Wood Inc., and managed a bait shop at Careyville Landing. She later managed the Felsenthal Campgrounds until she retired. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and spending time with her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Rodney Lee Osborn; a sister- in-law, Lillie Rose Wells; her loving first husband, Clarence Woody Wood; and her second husband, Robert Dean Elkins. Survivors include a son, Bobby Osborn Sr. and his wife, Judy Lee, of St. Joseph, La.; a daughter, Judy Ann Osborn and her husband, Gabriel Martinez, of Troup, Texas; a stepson, Steven Wood; and a stepdaughter, Stephanie Wood; four brothers, John Wells and his wife, Jean, of El Dorado, William Wells and his wife, Eddie Joyce, of LaRose, La., Major Lee Hixon of Strong and Garland Hixon and his wife, Debbie, of Lafayette, La.; and one honorary brother, Livy Norsworthy of El Dorado; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren-in-laws; 31 great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends who will miss her tremendously. She leaves behind a void that will not easily be filled. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at New London Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold Diffie officiating. Burial will be in Green Grove Cemetery under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the church. ------------------ BIRDIE M. REEDY By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/05/2008 Birdie M. Reedy, 78, of El Dorado, died on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. She was born on Oct. 20, 1920, in Plain Dealing, La., the daughter of Sam and Samelia Stovall James. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and was a custodian for Dixie Maintenance. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; and her husband, George Reedy. Survivors include a son, Robert Reedy of El Dorado; two daughters, Evet Flanagan of Oakland, Calif., and Betty Burrell of Valrico, Fla.; one brother, Charles D. James of Tacoma, Wash.; four sisters, Maggie Bland of Tacoma, Syletta Ratliff of Pine Bluff, Minnie Pearl James of Sacramento, Calif., and Sammie Lee Harris of Gig Harbor, Wash.; and six grandchildren. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Andrews officiating. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. ------------------ WESLEY RICHY By: - El Dorado News Times - Published: 05/05/2008 Wesley Richy, 41, of El Dorado, died on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Young's Funeral Directors. ------------------ REGINA G. DAVIS Published: 05/06/2008 Regina Dale Davis, 41, of Dallas, Texas, and formerly of Union County, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Dallas. Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home. ------------------ TOMMY E. FARLEY Published: 05/06/2008 Farley Tommy Edward Farley, 50, of Galliano, La., and formerly of Smackover, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Farley and Sally Craddick Farley. Survivors include two sons, Jared and Devin Farley; two daughters, Rebecca Farley Naquin and Amanda Farley; two brothers, Danny Farley and Jimmy Farley; and three grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow, La. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery under the direction of Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano. ------------------ WESLEY E. RICHEY Published: 05/06/2008 Richey Wesley Erick Richey, 41, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008, at his residence. He was born Sept. 7, 1966, to Cecil Gene Richey Sr. and Boots Richey. Erick loved duck hunting, fishing, playing golf, and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Mary Armer Richey. Survivors include his brother, Cecil Gene Richey Jr. (C.G.) and his wife, Judy Richey, of El Dorado; a sister, Melynda Dail Richey Robbins and her husband, David Robbins, of El Dorado; a stepson, Bubba Sartor and his wife, Sarah, of Waco, Texas; a stepdaughter, Chasity Sorrells of El Dorado; three nieces; one nephew; and his best friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Young's Chapel with Bro. Sam Higgs officiating. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. The family requests casual dress. Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will be at home of Teri Howard, 5979 Moro Bay Hwy. An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com ------------------ TOMMY E. FARLEY Published: 05/07/2008 Funeral for Tommy Edward Farley, 50, of Galliano, La., and formerly of Smackover, will be at10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow, La. Burial will be in Cheramie Cemetery under the direction of Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano. ------------------ MILDRED Y. HOBBS Published: 05/07/2008 Hobbs The tender soul of Mildred Yvonne McAndrews Hobbs passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. She was a resident of Timberlane Health and Rehab. Born in Marion, La., on Dec.19, 1928, she was the only child of Larry and Lillian Martin McAndrews. She graduated Salutatorian from Mangham High School in 1945. On June 20, 1947, she and Arbert M. (Chick) Hobbs of Okaloosa were married in West Monroe. Shortly after moving to El Dorado in 1959, the Hobbs were founding members of St. Paul Methodist Church. After a career in medical secretarial work, she retired in 1998. Through the years, she also worked countless band booster concession stands in El Dorado and Mountain Home. She is preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Hobbs and fiancée Jamie Hammond, of El Dorado; son, Alan Hobbs of High Point, N.C.; grandson, Brett Johnson, and wife Jacky; and great- grandson, Ian of El Dorado; great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Schmidt of Texarkana, Texas; and Benny and Joyce Post and their family of Smackover. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 p.m. today at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. at McGuire United Methodist Church, followed by burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to the Twin City Concert Band (412 Maridale Drive, West Monroe, LA 71291). Money will be used to purchase music for the community band. Additional information can be found at www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com ------------------ WESLEY E. RICHEY Published: 05/07/2008 Funeral for Wesley Erick Richey, 41, will be at 2 p.m. today at Young's Chapel with Bro. Sam Higgs officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors. The family requests casual dress. ------------------ ETTA M. THURMON Published: 05/07/2008 Etta Mae Thurmon, 86, of Spearsville, La., died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Glenwood Hospital in West Monroe, La., following a brief illness. Born Sept. 28, 1921, in Lillie, La., she was the daughter of David C. and Fannie Dison Tucker. Mrs. Thurmon was an active member of Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church. he retired as a seamstress from the Jack Winter Garment Co. in Junction City. Mrs. Thurmon enjoyed working with her many beautiful flowers and in the vegetable garden. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mattie Williams and Inice Murry; brothers, Warner Tucker and Earl 'Cotton' Tucker; a grandson, Stevie Overstreet; a great-grandson, Toby Wilson Jr.; and her husband, George C. Thurmon. Survivors include sons, Leon Thurmon and wife Violet of Junction City, and Earl Thurmon and wife Patricia of Spearsville; daughters, Jean Williams of Bernice, La., and Esther Mullins and husband Donald of Farmerville, La.; brothers, Allen Tucker of Junction City, Marlon Tucker and Wayne Tucker, both of Spearsville; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church with the Revs. Richard Methvin, Rubin Weaver and Leroy Jones officiating. Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Memorial maybe made to Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church, c/o Nelda Hogue, 264 Pilgrim's Rest Church Road,, Spearsville LA 71277. An online registry is available at www.baileyfuneralhome.net. ------------------ MARY E. BRADLEY Published: 05/08/2008 Mary Ella Bradley, also known as "Tinsie" Bradley, Ne Mary Ella McRae, 99, formerly of El Dorado, died April 21, 2008, in Evanston, Ill. Born in El Dorado in 1908, she was the daughter of Will and Munnie McRae. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bradley; a son, Robert Bradley; her parents; three sisters, Munnie, Violet and Gene; and a brother, Fred. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Sandra Bradley; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Bradley Simpson, Kathleen Bradley and Mark Bradley; four great- grandchildren, Michael Dann, Alicia, Samantha and Stephanie Simpson; and one great-great-grandchild, Abigail Dann. She spent the last 10 years of her life living with her loving niece and nephew, Carolyn and Edward Quattrocki of Evanston, her four great-nieces and one great- nephew, 15 great-great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008, at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Phil Pinckard officiating ------------------ SHIRLEY A. BIGGS Published: 05/08/2008 Shirley Ann Richards Biggs, 67, of Warren, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Meadowview Nursing Home in Minden, La. The daughter of Troy Richards and Gladys Ozment Richards, she was born Dec. 30, 1940, in Bradley County. She was a retired nurses aide and a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Biggs; a daughter, Lorena Jenkins; and a sister, Nancy Smith. Survivors include three sons, Billy Biggs of Warren, Larry Biggs of Crossett, and Jerry Biggs of Hampton; two sisters, Emma Cranford and Norma Beck, both of Hermitage; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Outlaw Cemetery at Sumpter under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will be at 1509 W. Pine St., Warren. ------------------ VALERIE MENDENHALL Published: 05/08/2008 Valerie Mendenhall, 45, of El Dorado, and formerly of Malvern, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at her home. She was born Dec. 4, 1962, and was a member of the Church of God in Christ. She was employed at Cook Littles Grocery Store in El Dorado. Survivors include five sons, Justin L. Morgan, Debert T. Mendenhall, Tramain K. Mendenhall, Office D. Morgan, and Rashad Quientain Morgan, all of El Dorado; her mother, Margaret Williams of Camden; her father, Trozie Mendenhall of Malvern; two brothers, Lance Mendenhall and Terrance Mendenhall, both of El Dorado; three sisters, Kimberly L. Mendenhall and Consaelo (Connie) Mendenhall, both of El Dorado, and LaShelle Hicks of Camden; and six grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Willow Baptist Church in Malvern with the Rev. Henry Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Perla Cemetery in Malvern under the direction of Brandon's Mortuary in Malvern. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Malvern. ------------------ WANDA L. ROBINSON Published: 05/08/2008 Wanda L. Robinson, 83, of El Dorado, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado. She was born Dec. 10, 1924, in Columbia County, to the late Othel Earl "Buddy" and Cranell (Plumley) Cox. She was a supervisor for the Arkansas Employment Security Division, a member of Jackson Street Church of Christ and a member of the Professional Women's Organization. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stanton Robinson; and her great-granddaughter, Ann Marie Grant. Survivors include her son, Ben Robinson and his wife, Elizabeth, of El Dorado; brother, Earl Cox and his wife, Jimmie, of Waldo; three sisters, Bobbie McMillin of El Dorado, Mary Nell Nix and her husband, Jimmy, of Gentry, and Lilla Saxon of Magnolia; three grandsons, Phil Robinson of Blytheville, Brandon Robinson of Baton Rouge, La., and Stanton Robinson of Little Rock; one granddaughter, Katie Grant of Magnolia; one great-grandson, J.B. Grant of Magnolia; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Stephens Cemetery with Leon Watson officiating and under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. Family visitation will be from 3 until 4 p.m. Friday before services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Gideon's International.www.lewisfuneralhome.biz ------------------ DONALD G. ALEXANDER Published: 05/09/2008 Alexander Donald G. Alexander, 62, of Camden, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Hospice Homecare of Little Rock. He was born Sept. 8, 1945, in Louann, and was the son of Bennie and Emma Lou Tate Alexander. He was a member of Faith Unlimited Outreach Ministries. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School in Camden and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed at General Motors in Flint, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two sons, Mark Burks Alexander of Detroit, and Dontonio Marquies Alexander of Milwaukee; two daughters, Belinda Washington and Cassandra Alexander of Summerville, S.C.; one brother, James Alexander of Camden; four sisters, Patsy Burns of Louann, Hattie Scott of Camden and Gloria Woods and Helen Colen, both of Flint; and six grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Arkansas 376 South, Louann, with Elder James Alexander officiating. Burial will be in New Jerusalem Cemetery in Louann under the direction of Williams Funeral Home of Camden. Family hour will be held at 7 p.m. today at Faith Unlimited Outreach Ministries Church of God in Christ, 310 N. Adams Ave., Camden. The family will meet with friends after the service in the fellowship hall of Calvary Baptist Church. ------------------ ANN CAMPBELL Published: 05/09/2008 Ann Campbell, 93, of Hot Springs Village, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Benton. She was born Sept. 14, 1914, to John Calvin Hollowell and Nettie Davis Hollowell. She was a member of Balboa Baptist Church in Hot Springs Village and of the Mary-Martha Sunday School Class. She was a former member of Harmony Baptist Church in El Dorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis B. Campbell; her parents; her son, Jerry Bob Anderson; three stepdaughters, Louise Ford, Elizabeth Nesbit and Johnnie Rogers; and two brothers, Will Tom Hollowell and J.A. "Scoot" Hollowell. Survivors include one daughter, Gayle Jeter of Hot Springs Village; one stepdaughter, Betty West of Hot Springs Village; one brother, John Hollowell and his wife, Evelyn, of Franklin, Tenn.; one sister, Claire Mercer of Southaven, Miss.; one sister-in-law, Christine Hollowell of Ashdown; two grandchildren, Sherri Kamphausen and Shannon Jeter; three great-grandchildren, Kurt, Katie and Kristen Kamphausen; 16 step-grandchildren; 36 step-great-grandchildren; and 23 step-great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Arlington Cemetery in El Dorado with the Rev. Sam Whitlow officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cedarville Funeral Home of Hot Springs Village (501) 922-6100. ------------------ REGINA G. DAVIS Published: 05/09/2008 Davis Regina Gail Davis, 41, of Dallas, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Dallas. She was born June 14, 1966, in Dallas, and was the daughter of Elkin and Elouise Johnson. She was a member of People Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Lillie Jean Williams. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Davis Jr. of Dallas; one son, Samuel Davis III of Mesquite, Texas; two daughters, Shamika Jessie of Lufkin, Texas, and Reshenna Davis of Leggett, Texas; her mother, Elouise Johnson of Smackover; two brothers, Bruce Johnson and John Johnson of Dallas; one sister, Delphene Trammell of Smackover; and six grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Snow Hill Baptist Church in Smackover with the Rev. James McGraw officiating. Burial will be in Primm Cemetery in the Sandyland Community under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home. Public viewing will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The family will meet friends after the service in the church fellowship hall. ------------------ BARBARA B. MARKS Published: 05/09/2008 Barbara B. Marks died on Wednesday, May 8, 2008, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. Born Dec.11, 1918, in Colchester, Ill., she was the daughter of William R. and Gladys Baumgardner. The family moved to El Dorado in 1933. She retired from the Union County Sheriff's Office in 1975, after 20 years of service. A second retirement came in 1990 from the U. S. Probation Office after 15 years. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, W.T. "Dub" Marks; a son, Thomas W. Marks; and a brother, Jack Baumgardner. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Marcia Marks Lindsey of Little Rock; grandsons, Derek Marks of Little Rock and Brad Marks of Alexander; stepson, Donald R. Marks of Norphlet; three step-grandchildren; seven step great- grandchildren; and a nephew, William B. Baumgardner of Conway. No funeral services are scheduled. ------------------ GEORGIA L. DIMLER Published: 05/10/2008 On May 9, 2008, our little angel joined the children's choir in heaven. Georgia Lynn Dimler was born April 19, 2008, to William and Juana Dimler of Strong. Her time with us was short but her memory will last forever. Survivors include her parents; a sister and brother, Alisa and Dakota Martinez of Strong; grandparents, Debra Dimler of Strong, Jerry Dimler of Sheridan, and Gabreal and Judy Martinez of Troop, Texas; great-grandparents, Mervin and Earnistine Barnes of Strong, Mary Jo Dimler of Sheridan; and one special god mother, Teresa Newsom of Strong. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at Green Grove Cemetery north of Strong with the Rev. Tommy Nash officiating and under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels of Strong. The family will be at the home of Debra Dimler, 216 E. Fourth, Strong. ------------------ JOHN W. HICKMAN Published: 05/10/2008 John Wayne Hickman, 71, of New Caney, Texas, and formerly of Warren, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at his home. He was born March 19, 1937, at Warren, the son of Ruby Grider Hickman and William Proctor Hickman. He served in the U.S. Army, was a retired pipe fitter and mechanical supervisor for DuPont Chemical Plant in LaPorte, Texas, with 34 years of service. He was a former member of the Bayshore Baptist Church of La Porte. He was a member of Second Baptist Church-North Campus, Houston. He was preceded in death by his father and a son, Jimmy Dwayne Hickman. Survivors include his mother; his wife, Edna Patrick Hickman; two sons, Jerry Wayne Hickman of Deer Park, Texas, and Johny Dean Hickman of Sylacauga, Ala.; one daughter, Amy Baker of Friendswood, Texas; one brother, Mack Robert Hickman of Killeen, Texas; and nine grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Frazer's Chapel in Warren. Burial will be in Outlaw Cemetery at Sumpter under the direction of Frazer's Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to MDA/ALS Research Fund, c/o Dr. Stanley Appel, Department of Neurology/Methodist Neurological Institute, 6560 Fannin, Suite 802, Houston, TX 77030. ------------------ CONNIE R. ROBERSON Published: 05/10/2008 Connie Roberta Roberson, 55, of El Dorado, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at Timberlane Health and Rehab following a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 12, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Pam Brule officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11. Memorials may be made to UCAPS, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. ------------------ MACON C. WILSON Published: 05/10/2008 Macon Christopher Wilson, 24, of El Dorado, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. Arrangements will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home. ------------------