Obituaries
Notice of Passing JO ANN BOTTOMS
Jo Ann Bottoms, 83, of Frisco, TX formerly of El Dorado, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018.
Arrangements will be announced by Young’s Funeral Directors.
Reminder of Services WALLACE R. ARCHER
Funeral for Wallace Ray Archer, 79, of El Dorado, will be held at 2:00 p.m. today at Bible Baptist Church in El Dorado, with the Rev. J.D. Weido and the Rev. Bob Weido officiating. Interment will be in the Hillsboro Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, El Dorado, AR.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Life Touch Hospice or the Hillsboro Cemetery Association.
ALICE A. NORMAN
Graveside services for Mrs. Alice Ann Norman, age 75 of Downsville, will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, June 29, 2018 at Little Hope Cemetery in Castor under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
RONALD K. PIPKIN
Ronald Keith “Ronnie” Pipkin, 72, left his diabetes ravaged body behind and walked straight and tall through Heaven’s gates in the early hours of this Father’s Day Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House.
Visitation will be from 6:00pm until 8:00 pm, June 29th at Young’s Funeral Directors. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St. Mark United Methodist Church with Rev. Winston Roden officiating. The family will receive guest beginning at 2:00 p.m. until service time at the church. A private interment will be held at a later date at Arlington Memorial Park.
Cremations services entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to St Marks UMC, 2010 W. Hillsboro St, El Dorado, Arkansas, 71730 or to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Rd, El Dorado, Arkansas 71730.
Obituaries THOMAS A. REYNOLDS
Thomas Allison Reynolds III, age 70, entered into eternal life, Monday, June 25, 2018 at Carrus Hospital in Sherman, Texas.
Mr. Reynolds was born April 11, 1948 in El Dorado, Arkansas the son of Della Mae and Thomas Allison Reynolds Jr. He graduated from El Dorado High School and Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches. For 24 years he owned and operated Reynolds and
Wilson Cattle and Feed
Lot in Carrizo Springs,
Texas. In 1995 moved to Denison to help his father run T. R. Management. From
1980 to 2010 he was in hotel development and management. Thomas rode motorcycles, and traveled to Canada, North Pole and 48 states on one. He enjoyed traveling and planning trips for family and friends, going to the movies, and cooking. At Thanksgiving he would cook for Gainesville Police Department and friends. He would love to watch football and was Razorback fan, and a history buff. Although his passing leaves a void in all of our lives, he will live on forever in our hearts.
Mr. Reynolds leaves behind his beloved family, wife, Dee Reynolds of Denison, TX; sons, Thomas Allison Reynolds IV and wife, Dana of Sherman, TX; James W. Reynolds of Denison, TX; grandchildren, Allison Reynolds, Alexander Reynolds and Harper Reynolds; brother, Ron Reynolds of Sherman, TX; sister-in-law, Mary Howard and husband, Donnie of San Antonio, TX; cousins, Sharon Breashears, Pat Thompson; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Mr. Reynolds will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2018 at Fisher Funeral Chapel with Jack Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Akers Cemetery in Sherman. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Fisher Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Gazaan Gonzalez, Gilbert Gonzalez Jr., Giovanni Gonzalez, Nathan Hale, Ron Alford and Eric Cragg.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to “Patriot Paws”, 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwall, TX 75032.
Condolences may be registered online at www.fisherfh.com
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