Obituaries
NOTICE OF PASSING
BARRY LEWIS MORRISON
Barry Lewis Morrison, 85, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, December 18, 2020 at Perry’s Funeral Chapels with a public visitation 1 hour prior. Interment will follow at Rehobeth Cemetery under the direction of Perry’s Funeral Chapels.
OBITUARIES
AG AARON
AG Aaron is also known as “Al” was born to Florence and AC Aaron He confessed a belief in Christ at an early age at Zion Watch Missionary Baptist Church.
AG was employed by
ConAgra poultry plant. AG fell deeply in love and married his soul-mate Betty
Aaron on October 26,
1984. They shared 36 wonderful years. “Al” enjoyed being around his family and friends enjoying life to the fullest. His favorite song was “Lean on Me”.
Preceding him in death are his parents, his siblings:
Evelyn Welch, Jessie Mae
Hicks, and RC Aaron, and one Grandson: Jactavis
Williams.
Al’s memories will be cherished by his wife Betty Aaron. One sister Earlene Gray of El Dorado. One brother Admon Aaron of El Dorado. One daughter Latoshia (Sam) Burns of El Dorado and one son Rickey Williams (Christie) of El Dorado. Two grandchildren: Jaranisca Simmons and Rakel Williams both of El Dorado. He has a host of aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends that will miss him dearly.
Walk-through Visitation Thursday, December 17, 2020, from 2-5 p.m. at Sims Mortuary, Graveside service Saturday, December 18, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. at Zion Watch Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com. Face mask are required.
MORRIS RANDAL “RANDY” EVANS
Morris Randal “Randy” Evans was born on April 25, 1959 in El Dorado, Arkansas and departed this life on December 14, 2020 at Baptist Health in North Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 61 years.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Evans.
Randy is survived by his wife Tarah Barber Evans, married March 16, 2015.
His parents Morris Allen “PeeWee” and Dorothy Greer Evans, his sister, Laurie (Dwayne) Mayfield, his children Michael (Kimberly) Evans, Ashley
(Larry) Kussman. Also surviving are his children he was so honored to adopt, Grace Evans, Nate Evans, Isaac Evans, and Catherine Evans.
In addition to his wife and children Randy was truly blessed with 8 grandchildren that survive: Claire, Jake, Owen, Sarah, and Daniel Evans, Adam and Brycen Kussman, and his namesake, Shepherd Randal Evans.
Randy was a graduate of the 1977 class at Junction City Arkansas High School.
He enjoyed a rewarding career in the Safety, Security, Health and Environmental fields. At the time of his death, he was the Safety Manager at Resolute FP in El Dorado, Arkansas. He also enjoyed serving as a Paramedic at Pro Med Ambulance and as the Fire Chief for Faircrest Volunteer Fire Department,
Randy was an avid outdoors man, who loved hunting and fishing. He always enjoyed watching College Football (WPS), and his children’s sporting events. He loved cooking for his family and watching cartoons with his wife, Tarah.
One of his favorite memories was when he helped build and host the many events at the Evans Rodeo
Arena with family and friends.
Young’s Funeral Directors will conduct a private burial with immediate family in attendance at Smyrna Cemetery, with Pastor Jason Yarbrough officiating.
Memorials in Randy’s memory may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
An online registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
DENNIS WAYNE GIBSON
Dennis Wayne Gibson, 73, resident of El Dorado and formerly of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Lifetouch Hospice in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Dennis leaves behind his daughter and son-inlaw, Leigh Anne and Rob Robinson; his granddaughters, Emma and Reaves Robinson; his sister, Janelle Seat; and many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brownie and Claude Gibson, his brother, Bill Gibson, Sr., and his wife, Brenda Gibson.
Dennis was born on June 4, 1947 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. After graduating from Valley View High School in 1965, Dennis attended Central Baptist College in Conway where he met the love of his life, Brenda Parris. Dennis and Brenda married on August 13, 1966 at Unity Baptist Church in Hope, Arkansas. Dennis moved his bride back home to Jonesboro and soon enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. After completing his basic training in Fort Polk, Louisiana, he rejoined Brenda in Jonesboro and enrolled at Arkansas State University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from ASU in 1971.
Dennis was a member and deacon at Big Creek Baptist Church for many years, and served as the church treasurer. He joined First Baptist Church in El Dorado in January, 2019. Dennis’ love for everything agriculture began at an early age when he started working in the fields of the Gibson Family Farm. He farmed for many years all over Craighead County. He was a partner in Valley View Agri-Systems which sparked a passion for selling and construction of grain bins and equipment. His large personality and gentle spirit proved perfect for a second career in sales. He was a licensed Agricultural Consultant and worked in agricultural chemical sales until the time of his passing. Dennis continued to sell and construct farm buildings through his partnership in G & B Sales and Sukup. Dennis was a Master Mason and was extremely honored earlier this year to receive his Fifty Year Certificate from The Grand Lodge of Arkansas.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Emerson Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Emerson Funeral Home’s Memorial Chapel in Jonesboro, with Stan Parris officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers include Bill Gibson, Jr., Randy Stimach, Roberto Rodriguez, Phillip Kifer, Lee Parris, Brock Stimach and Brody Stimach. Honorary pallbearers will include Don Seat, Tommy Parris, Jim Hartsfield, members of Big Creek Baptist Church and a host of friends and family.
Memorials may be made to Big Creek Baptist Church or Lifetouch Hospice.
Online registry at www.emersonfuneralhome.com.