Obituaries
Notice of Passing JOHN TRAYLOR
John Traylor, 68, of El Dorado passed away on Sept. 17, 2018 at National Park Medical Center in Little Rock.
Arrangements for funeral service will be announced by Sims Mortuary.
Reminder of Services GLORIA J. DUMAS
Funeral for Gloria Jene Stephens Dumas, 91, of Magnolia will be held at 2 p.m. today at Wyatt Baptist Church with Josh Bullock and Donny Hymer officiating. Interment will follow at Hepzibah Baptist Church Cemetery, 22030 Highway 98, Emerson, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
WILLIAM T. JACKSON SR.
Funeral for William Terry “Snip” Jackson, Sr. will be held at 10 a.m. today at Young’s Chapel in El Dorado with Bro. Rodney Jackson and Bro. Bill Weihe officiating. Burial will follow at Crossroad Cemetery in Smackover.
Memorials may be made to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
TOM HARRIS
Funeral for Tom Harris, 73, of Magnolia will be held at 10 a.m. today at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel with Pete Parks officiating. Burial will follow at the Shiloh Lambertine Cemetery under the direction Lewis Funeral Home Inc. in Magnolia.
Obituaries GARRETT DARDEN
Garrett Darden, 17, of Strong, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 following a one vehicle accident. He was born June 7, 2001 in Monroe, Louisiana to Kevin Darden and Deborah Robinson, both of Strong.
Garrett was a blessing and inspiration to all who knew him. He enjoyed being outdoors whether it was hunting, fishing or riding 4-wheelers with his friends. He looked forward every year for opening day of duck season. If he wasn’t hunting you could find a fishing rod in his hand. He was an honor student at Parkers Chapel High School and was also attending South Ark Community College to obtain his welding certification.
Preceding him in death are his maternal grandfather, Frank Robinson; and paternal great grandmother, Marlette Darden.
Survivors include his mother, Deborah Robinson; father, Kevin Darden; two brothers, Lane Darden, Wyatt Darden all of Strong; step-sister, Taylor Rogers of Memphis, Tennessee; maternal grandmother, Dena Robinson; paternal grandparents, Clyde and Gail Darden; uncle, Eric Robinson; aunt, Brenda Sawyer (Mark) all of Strong; and numerous extended relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 at New London Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, at New London Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Smith and the Rev. Donald Ray Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Old Lapile Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
An online guest registry will be available at www. youngsfuneralhome.com.
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