Obituaries
NOTICES OF PASSING
MARIA MAGDELENA PONCE DE LEON
Maria Magdelena Ponce De Leon, 84 of El Dorado, AR; died on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Timberlane Health and Rehab. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Youngs Funeral Directors.
OBITUARIES
MILDRED BEATRICE MADDOX
Mildred Beatrice Maddox was born June 12, 1937, to the late Levi Hollins and Minnie Dixon-Hollins in Morouge, LA. Mildred was the youngest daughter of nine siblings born to this union.
Mildred was preceded in death by her beloved husband James Ezekiel Maddox; one son, Dennis Ray Maddox; two daughters, Gwendolyn Shrone Jones; Tina Delois Maddox; one sister, Dorothy Harris; three brothers, Howard Hollins, Hayward Hollins, Timothy Hollins and cherished son-in-law Michael Eaglin.
Mildred is survived by one brother; Levi Hollins Jr.(Mae) (Las Vegas, Nevada); and three sisters, Naomi Johnson (Clearwater, Fl); Gladys Williams (Bastrop, LA), Annie Mae Johnson (Chicago, IL) Mildred leaves to cherish her memories; three daughters, Georgia Maddox-Hay (El Dorado, AR), Shirley Maddox-Stubbs (Jerry) Woodbridge, VA, Samantha Maddox-Eaglin (Woodbridge, VA); two surrogate daughters, Karen Wilson (Randall)- El Dorado, AR, Belinda Hall-Boone (Mark)- El Dorado, AR; one beloved surrogate son John L. Hay. She also leaves her pride and joy a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, beloved neighbors, and friends.
Graveside service Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 2:30 pm at Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com. Face mask required.
TINA DELOIS ATKINS
Tina Delois Atkins was born January 6, 1960, to the late James Ezekiel Maddox and Mildred Beatrice Maddox in Monroe, LA. Tina was the third oldest child of six siblings born to this union.
Tina was preceded in death by her beloved husband Graylin Atkins; her father James Ezekiel Maddox; her mother Mildred Beatrice Maddox; her brother, Dennis Ray Maddox; her sister Gwendolyn Shrone Jones; beloved brother-in-law Michael Eaglin; and her special friend Paul Jones.
Tina is survived by three sisters; Georgia Hay (El Dorado AR), Shirley MaddoxStubbs (Jerry) Woodbridge, VA, Samantha MaddoxEaglin (Woodbridge, VA), two step sisters to mention; Karen Wilson (Randall) El Dorado AR., Belinda HallBoone (Mark) El Dorado AR.; three step-brothers, Wilbert Jefferson (Pam) - Shreveport, LA, Melvin Jefferson – (Shreveport, LA), Steve Hawkins, (Bastrop LA.) and one surrogate brother-in-law John L. Hay (El Dorado AR).
Tina leaves to cherish her memories, A host of nieces and nephews. Her surrogate children; Keelyn Moore, Zaylen Moore, Landon Moore, Lauryn Turner; her cousins, beloved neighbors, and friends.
Graveside services, Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 2:30 pm at Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com. Face Mask Required.
JUDY ANN WILHELM
Judy Ann Wilhelm, 80 of Magnolia, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at The Springs of Magnolia in Magnolia, AR.
Born on December 21, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN; she was the daughter of Paul Vincent and Martha McCord Snider. Judy retired from the Indiana Public School System, where she worked as a teacher for many years. She was a member of the College Avenue Church of Christ.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, John David Wilhelm.
Survivors include her son, David Paul Wilhelm (Cathy) of El Dorado; daughter, Vicki Jordan (David) of Big Lake, MN; grandchildren, Sydney and Caitlin Jordan of Big Lake, MN; sister, Sue Newton of Apokpa, FL; brother, Robert Snider of Georgia; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Cremation services were entrusted to Young’s Funeral Directors.
The family would like to express special thanks to The Springs of Magnolia for their care of Judy.
Memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Protection Society, 1000 Sunset Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730.
Condolences may be made online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
CHARLES E. HARDY
Charles E. Hardy Was born on December 12, 1955, to Ode and Fedosha Hardy in Junction City, AR.
Charles departed this life on August 10, 2020, he is preceded in death by his parents Ode and FeDosha Hardy, three brothers Joe Richard Hardy, George Hardy, and Robert Meeks, two sisters Dorothy Meadows and Clara Hardy.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife Sharon Hardy, three sisters Narvell Hughley( Bruce) of Middletown, Ohio, Oriel Hardy of El Dorado, AR, Ruthel Hardy Thomas ( Willie) of Haynesville, LA, brother Marcus Hardy ( Deloise) of Monroe, LA, stepson Lowell Sanders II, special God Children DeShannon Stanley of Dallas, TX, Gedrion Hardy, Dominique Hardy, and Michael Jones all of El Dorado, AR, special Goddaughters Khalia Sanders, and Khaylin Sanders of El Dorado, AR, Carma Gonzales- Sanders of Oklahoma, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Walk Through Visitation Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Sims Mortuary. Graveside Service Wednesday August 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Community Cemetery, Junction City, AR under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www. simsmortuary.com. Face mask required.