Obituaries
Notice of Passing MYRA J. HILL
Myra J. Hill, age 66, of El Dorado, passed away on Feb. 1, 2020, at the Life Touch Hospice House. Funeral arrangements are pending and further notice will be announced by Andrews Funeral Home.
JAMES FRANKLIN “JIM” ROBINSON
James Franklin “Jim” Robinson, 71, of El Dorado passed away on Feb. 3, 2020. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at La Bella Gourmet, Gifts and Delicatessen. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. at Marrable Hill Chapel. Cremation Services provided by Perry’s Funeral Chapels.
Reminder of Services YOLANDA N. KENDRICK
Andrews Funeral Home will be handling the service for Yolanda N. Kendrick on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. James Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Lott Burgy Cemetery immediately after the service. There is no public visitation.
Obituaries
MARCHELLA DE’ORA MODICA CHAMPION
Marchella De’Ora Modica Champion, Also known as, Chelz Chelz, Footie, and Bull was born on Oct. 9, 1997, to Marilyn Ann Champion and Lonnie McVicker in El Dorado, AR.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank Charles and Oraline Reed Champion, Wilma McVickers Ward, aunt, Geraldine Champion and her unborn son Jayceon Isisiah.
She is survived by her daughter, Marianna Shiann Baker; mother, Marilyn Champion and father, Lonnie McVicker; sister, Mellaneshia Modica; brothers, Trayshun
Champion and Dmmoryia McVickers; grandfather Dorse Jackson; special aunt and godmother Fay Ward; other aunts, Annie (Willie) Neal of San Francisco, Ca, Janice Champion, Linda Champion, Lisa Fleming, Velena (Kelvin) Stewart, Audrey (Ira) Baker, Eileen (Marcus) Barr, Melody Ricks, Uncles, Eddie (Deanna) Johnson, Cleotis (Dana) Ward; special friend, Janeis Hall; special cousin, Sylvester Champion (MooMoo); special godsister, Sha’Toria Rainey; special godmother, Annie Rainey; cousin, Lawanna Lee (Moochie) and uncle, Pooky Xavier Champion; nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers, and many friends.
Public Visitation, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at 1-5 p.m. at Sims Mortuary. Funeral services Saturday February 8, 2020 at 11 a.m.at Morning Star Baptist Church #2. Interment will be at Morning Star Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at simsmotuary.com
ALEXANDER MCKAMIE ROGERS
Alexander McKamie Rogers, 36, of El Dorado, AR passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 at his residence.
Alexander was born Feb. 15, 1983 in Magnolia, AR and was an avid computer tech.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Edward and Lorene Rogers and maternal grandfather Thomas McKamie Russell. Alexander is survived by his parents Billy and Peggy Rogers of El Dorado; brother Vincent Rogers of Magnolia; maternal grandmother Dorothy Russell of Magnolia; son Jacob Andrew Rogers; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Barbara
Lewis officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral
Home, Inc. in Magnolia.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Columbia County Animal Protection Society (CCAPS), PO Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71754.
To sign the online guest book or to share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz
THELMA JEAN WOODS
Thelma Jean Woods was born on March 12th, 1941, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Rufus Woods Sr. and the Late
Mrytle Coggins-Woods.
Thelma gave her life to
Jesus Christ at a young age while attending Olive Branch
Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death, her Father, Rufus Woods
Sr., Mother Mrytle CogginsWoods, and her sister, Marie
Meeks Gill.
Left to cherish her memories her daughters: Angelia,
(Patrick) Watley of Memphis,
TN, La Tanya (Marlon) Evans of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Son: Marquis (La Twanda) Evans of El Dorado AR, brothers: Rufus Woods Jr. of El Dorado AR, J.T.(Betty) Woods of El Dorado AR, Sisters: Dorothy Moore Davis and Betty J. Woods of San Diego CA, Grandchildren, La Kenya Watley-Brown, Elijah Watley, Miriam Evans, Nya Evans, Jonathan Evans, Chloe Evans, Tyrell Dunn, great-grandchildren, Serenity Brown, Faith Brown and Kristopher Brown Jr.
Public visitation Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, from 1-5 p.m., at Sims Mortuary. Service Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, 11 a.m. at New Olive Branch Baptist Church. Internment at Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook simsmortuary.com