Obituaries
Notice of Passing
DAVID DISON David Dison, 63, of El Dorado, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.
Arrangements will be announced by Young’s Funeral Directors.
Reminder of Services
MARK A. ANTHONY Mark Andrew Anthony, 93, of El Dorado, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today at The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints in El Dorado. Cremation arrangements are by Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado.
TERRY L. CRITTON Funeral for Terry Lynn Critton, 50, of El Dorado will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at First St. James Baptist Church in El Dorado with the Rev. R. C. Aaron Jr., officiating. Interment will be in Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
RUBY L. GODWIN Services for Ruby Lee Funderburg-CallawayGodwin will be at 11 a.m. today at Young’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Meek and Sister Kay Ruddell officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home.
DONNA L. MCCRAW Services for Donna Lynn McCraw, 60, of El Dorado, will be noon today at Morning Star Baptist Church #2 with the Rev. Felton Burgie, eulogist. Interment at Primm Cemetery in Sandy Land under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
JOHN S. MEADOWS
JR.
Funeral for John Scott Meadows, Jr., 32, of El Doradowill be at 3 p.m. today, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church with Father Charles Chapman officiating. Please feel free to wear your favorite Razorback attire in honor of John Scott’s love for the Hogs. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
NANCY L. MORRIS Nancy Lind Morris, of Camden, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug. 19, 2017. She was born in Camden to Harold and Zona Morris on March 11, 1948.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church in Camden.
Online obituary at www. SmithFamilyCares.com.
BRENDA D. WATERSLUSK Services for Brenda Dianne “Aunt Nonee” Waters-Lusk, 55, of Strong, will be at 10 a.m. today at Church of Love in El Dorado, with Pastor Willie J. Laws Sr., eulogist.
Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery No. 1 in Marion under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
ABEL L. WILLIAMS Abel Lee Williams, 91, of Magnolia, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Hosanna Baptist Church in Village, with the Rev. Jerry Ross officiating. Burial will be in Damascus Cemetery, Village, under the direction of Henderson Funeral Service.
Calling hours will be noon to 4 p.m. today at Henderson’s.
RICHARD A. WOOD Richard Alan Wood, 52, El Dorado, passed away, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Little Rock.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Union Baptist Church.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Mt. Union Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Obituaries
JIMMY C. BATES Jimmy (JC) Clyde Bates, 82, born in El Dorado and longtime resident of Pearl River, Louisiana, went to his heavenly home Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer
R ay Bates a nd Mabel Alphin Bates, brother Keith
Ray Bates, all of El Dorado.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Edith El Dain Major Bates of Pearl River, Louisiana; sons, Jay Clyde Bates(Janis) of Picayune, Mississippi and Shay David Bates of Pearl River, Louisiana; daughters, Kay Ann Bates of Picayune, Mississippi and Tray Lynn Koster(Craig) of Slidell, Louisiana; sisters Mary Harbor of Crossett, Carol Jenkins of Lake Village and Alice Sorrells of El Dorado; brother, Dan Bates of El Dorado. Four wonderful and loving grandchildren, Shawna, Jared, Andrew and Brittanie Bates.
For those who knew Dad, the world will be a sadder place, your family loved you so much.
In keeping with the wishes of Dad, there will be no funeral services. Kind thoughts, remembrances and prayers are welcome during this difficult time.
RICARDO MORENO Ricardo Moreno was born Feb. 7, 1953 in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and passed away on Wednesday,
Sept. 6, 2017 at his home in Urbana, Arkansas.
Ricardo was an Anthony Forest Products retiree, having worked at the Urbana Saw mill from 1980 until his retirement in 2015
Ricardo was preceded in death by his mother, Antonia Abasta de Echeverria; step-father, Amado Echeverria and one brother, Francisco Echeverria.
Survivors include: two brothers, five sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation with the family will be from 4:30 pm until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at Bailey Funeral Home.
A funeral mass will follow at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Edward D’Almeida officiating. Visitation will continue after conclusion of Funeral Mass until 9 p.m.
Cremation services will follow the funeral services with a burial in Mexico at a later date.
Services are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.baileyfuneralhome.net.
KENNETH P. RUSH Kenneth Paul Rush, 70, of Stuttgart was taken by the Lord early morning on Friday, Sept. 9, 2017.
Originally from El Dorado, Kenneth worked in business management throughout Arkansas and Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Maxine Rush; and his wife, Joy Buerkle Rush.
Survivors are his sister, Pamela Rush; an uncle, Lloyd Rush; one nephew; two nieces; and a stepson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cremation services were handled through Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.
Please go to www. turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.
JAMES D. TABOR James (Pat) Donald Tabor, 89, of Smackover, passed away peacefully on Friday,
Sept. 8, 2017 at the
John R. Williamson Hospice House.
He was born April 30, 1928 to George (Pat) Holland Tabor and Pearl Toler Tabor in El Dorado. He realized his love for football while attending Smackover High School where he graduated in 1946. He went to Ouachita Baptist University on a full football scholarship and graduated in 1950 with a degree in business and physical education. He married the love of his life, O’Nolda Tabor, on April 21, 1951 in Macon, Georgia.
He joined the Army and served during the Korean War in Butzbach, Germany, where he received a meritorious service award. He also played football for the Army while in Germany. He continued to serve in the Army reserves and retired as a colonel in 1980.
He worked for Procter and Gamble as a salesman for 28 years and retired in 1983. James was a lifelong member of Maple Avenue Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the deacons for over 20 years. During retirement he enjoyed raising cattle and attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. He was a free spirit with a kind heart and had a great love of animals.
James was preceded in death by his father, George Holland Tabor; mother, Janet Pearl Tabor; son James Dyer Tabor; sister, Helene Tabor House; and brother, George Harold Tabor.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, O’Nolda Tabor of Smackover, daughters, Jan (Wayne) Peeples of Smackover, Joni (Andy) Louis of Coppell, Texas; grandchildren, Heather (Jarrod) Wolfe, Matthew (Jessica) Peeples, Lauren and Drew Louis; great grandchildren, Judson and Katherine Wolfe and Zoey Peeples.
A celebration service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at Maple Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Benji McCann and the Rev. Lawrence Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at the Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to Maple Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund at 1306 Maple Avenue, Smackover, AR 71762.
An online registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
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