Obituaries
Notice of Passing WAYDE DAVIS
Wayde Davis, 91, of El Dorado passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
A visitation will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at Perry’s Funeral Chapels, followed by service at 11 a.m.
GABRIELLE E. GATI
Gabrielle Elyse Gati, 21, of El Dorado passed away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018.
Arrangements will be announced by Young’s Funeral Directors.
Reminder of Services
CAROLYN HALL
Carolyn Hall passed away on Jan. 16, 2018 at the age of 76.
Please join us in celebrating her life at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at Scotland Presbyterian Church in Junction City, 2048 Wesson Rd. Bro. Delmas Jones will officiate, and we invite you to bring your favorite cake, pie, cookies, candy - anything involving an abundance of sugar, and join us in fellowship after the service as we listen to Elvis, drink coffee, and indulge in sweets just as Carolyn would have loved.
Memorials may be made to UCAPS, 1000 Sunset Road, El Dorado, AR 71730 or to Scotland Presbyterian Church.
MOLLIE P. MEEKS
Funeral for Mollie Patricia Meeks, 91, of El Dorado will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Mark United Methodist Church with the Rev. Winston Roden and the Rev. Alvin McGhee officiating. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 2010 W. Hillsboro, El Dorado, AR 71730.
ANNIE F. SCOTT
Funeral for Annie Faye Scott, 67, will be held at 11 a.m. today at The Church of Love in El Dorado with Pastor Aluster O’Neil Hamilton, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in the Old Hillsboro Community under the direction of Andrews Funeral Home. There will be no public viewing at the funeral home.
DONALD SHADDOCK SR.
Viewing for Donald Shaddock Sr., 94, of Lake Jackson will be at 1 p.m. and the funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Stroud Funeral Home, 538 N. Brazosport Blvd., Clute. Burial will be at the Brazoria Cemetery as a private service.
Please send donations to A-Med Hospice or St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
FLOYD WATLEY
Funeral for Floyd Watley, 84, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Farmerville with the Rev. Tommy L. Carr pastor/officiating. Interment is pending at this time.
Visitation will be held from 1 until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 at the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville. Services entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Farmerville, Louisiana.
MILLARD R. WILLIAMS
Funeral for Deacon Millard Reed Williams will be at 11 a.m. today at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Strong. All public viewing will be held after the service. Interment will be at Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary.
Sign the guestbook online at www.simsmortuary.com.
Obituaries
MARY WILLIAMS BRYANT
Mary “Frances” Williams Bryant was born on May 20, 1938 in Portland, Arkansas to Lee & Cavie Williams. Frances made her journey home on
Feb. 10, 2018. Frances was an avid Arkansas Razorback & Harmony Grove Hornets fan. She retired after 30+ years of service with the Harmony Grove School District. She was in charge of the Local & National Polls in her District. She was a Rainbow Girl and was a member of Maple Avenue Baptist Church of Smackover.
She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, a brother Walter “Brooksey” Williams, Brother-n-law’s Jimmy Bryant & Terry Bryant.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years Arthur J. Bryant, Two son’s Keven (Lyn) Bryant of Harmony Grove, and Keith (Toni Crispen) Bryant of Branson, Missouri. A sister Shirley Bryant of Haughton, Louisiana. Sister-n-law Joann Williams of White Hall. Two granddaughter’s Tiffany (Heath) Glass of Magnolia, and Stephanie (Dustin) Greening of Camden. Four Great-Grandson’s, several nephews, nieces and a bouquet of beloved family and friends.
In CELEBRATION of Frances’ love for the Arkansas Razorbacks, the family request that everyone who would like to wear her favorite colors RED and/or WHITE in her honor please feel free.
A graveside service for Mrs. Bryant will be at Moss Hill Cemetery in Bearden, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be at Proctor Funeral Home Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 from 6 until 8 p.m.
Honorary Pallbearers: Alan Bryant, Delano Denton, Dustin Greening, Terry D. Bryant, Wade Clack, Britt Williford, Buddy Bryant, Jimmy Dale Bryant, & Brian Bryant. To sign the online guest register, visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.
HAZEL GEAN REAVES
Hazel Gean Reaves of Sheridan, was born June 24, 1938 in Sheridan, the daughter of the late Herbert Anderson Gean and Dora Lee McCool Gean. She was a member of First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan, and a 1956 Sheridan High School graduate.
She had retired from Sheridan School District and was well known for selling tickets at football and basketball games. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
Ms. Reaves died Friday, February 9, 2018 at Crown Point Assisted Living in Sheridan at the age of 79.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Leta Mae Gean.
Survivors: daughter, Kim and husband Ted Cameron of Hensley; twin brother, Bud and wife Carolyn Gean of Greenbrier; sisters, Betty May of Norphlet, Dianne Bogard of Sheridan; granddaughter, Amber and husband Stephen Funderburg of Grapevine; great grandsons, Trey and Tyler Funderburg; nephews, Roger and wife Christie Rasico, Duck and B.J. Davis; nieces, Masha Turner, Karrie and husband Allen Cates; and a host of friends.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Lost Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 until 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Landmark Baptist Church, Youth Fund, 402 West Center, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870)942-1306. www. memorialgardenssheridan.com.
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