Obituaries
NOTICE OF PASSING PHILLIP SCOTT NICHOLS
Phillip Scott Nichols, 56, of El Dorado, Arkansas entered the gates of Heaven on February 6,2021.
The family will hold a celebration of life visitation on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Perry’s Funeral Chapels.
For anyone unable to attend Perry’s or for those that would like, we will be holding a gathering of friends and family at 935 Nick Springs Road, El Dorado, AR, 71730. We’ve put together a playlist of Scott’s favorite songs and plan to celebrate his memory.
REMINDER OF SERVICE ERIC ENGELBERGER
Eric Engelberger, age 39 of El Dorado passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1981 in Houston, Texas to Ronald and Mary Vandover Engelberger. Eric was a 2000 graduate of El Dorado High School, and a 2006 graduate of Southern Arkansas University. Eric worked for JB hunt for 7 years He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Theresa Engelberger and mother, Mary Vandover Engelberger.
Eric is survived by father, Ronald Engelberger; sister, April (Charlie) Lee of El Dorado; brother, Michael Engelberger of Crestview Florida; niece, Savana; nephew, Joseph.
The family will have a private service at a later date In lieu of flowers the family request you donate to a charity of your choice. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431.
FULL OBITUARIES WILLIAM HENRY ANTHONY, SR.
William Henry Anthony, Sr., 90, of Shreveport, LA, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1930 to Frank and Effie Stricklen Anthony in Waterloo, AR.
He was a graduate of Georgia Tech University, and a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church.
He was named honorary Colonel of the Arkansas State Police, he was Chairman of the AIDC AR Industrial Development Commission, Chairman of the Board at First National Bank in McGehee, AR, a Director of First State Bank in Lake Village, AR, Commissioner on the Dermott Drainage District, Board Member on the Lakeside Board of Education, he was on the USDA Advisory Board, former President of the Catfish Farmers of America, and Manager of Alice Sidney Farms and Alice Sidney Dryer and Seed Co.
Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers, Melvin, Beryl, Bruce, Aubra and Clary Anthony; and sisters, Alma Crawford and Bernice Bullock.
Survivors include his wife, Joan P. Anthony; daughters, Beth Manasco, Lisa Vercher; sons, Martin Anthony (Karen) all of Shreveport, and William Henry Anthony, Jr. (Pat) of Greenville, MS; grandchildren, Louis Keller, III (Shelly), George Henry Cousins, IV, Will Anthony, III (Megan), Frances Anthony Johnson (David), John Martin Anthony (Caroline), Ryan Anthony, Hannah Vercher, Michael Vercher, and great grandchildren, Henry Keller, Addison Keller, Noah Anthony, and Harrison Anthony.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Young’s Chapel with Rev. David Ruehr officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Lakeside United Methodist Church. 324 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Village, AR 71653
Condolences can be made online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
DEACON LAVAN COOK
Deacon LaVan Cook was born December 20th, 1937, in Strong Arkansas, to Rev.- Greely Cook and Clara Thompson- Cook.
On December 25, 1959, he united in holy matrimony to Effie Dean Burns-Cook and remained a devoted husband for forty-eight years. To this union, they were blessed with three daughters, Gilda, LaCretia, and LaSharn.
He was preceded in death by his wife, father, mother, Sister Rosie Easter Smith, and brother-Herman Cooks.
He leaves to Cherish his Memories, three devoted daughters Gilda Lorraine Smith (Rev. Leon) of EL Dorado, AR, LaCretia Del Cook (Evangelist Tondra) of Raeford, North Carolina, & LaSharn Va’che Gilmer of Los Angeles, California. Three Grand Children Lavanessa, Joshua, & Kennedy. Two Great grand Children Christina Grant & Christopher Grant. One sister - Betty Cook- Clark (Paul Clark) of Los Angeles, California, three nieces Princis Oliver (Leonardo), Evelyn Jones (Curtis), and Sharon Clark.
Walk Through Visitation Friday, February 26, 2021, at 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m at Sims Mortuary. Funeral Services Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Cordell. COVID-19 guidelines enforced. Interment will be at Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www. simsmortuary.com
MOTHER MYRTLE LEE CLEMONS-MILLER
Mother Myrtle Lee Clemons-Miller was born to Mr. Lennie and Emmaline Darling- Clemons on January 27, 1935, in El Dorado, Arkansas.
On January 22, 1954, Mother Myrtle Lee Clemons-Miller gave her heart and hand to Willie B. Miller Sr. and joined in holy matrimony.
The blessed and fruitful life of Mother Myrtle Miller ended when God called His faithful servant home, Saturday, February 20, 2021.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Willie B. Miller Sr. Seven sons; Supt. Herman Hayes, Sr. (Delores), Willie B. Miller Jr., Supt. Eddie Lee Miller (Edwina), Elder. Rickey L. Miller, Sr (Charlotte), Marvin D. Miller, Michael L. Miller (Veronica), Lennie R. Miller (deceased), Tony D. Miller(Riva)(deceased), Steven B. Miller (deceased), & William M. Miller. Six daughters: Miss. Bertha D. Mitchell (Roy), Myrtle “Charise” Easter (Darryl), Beverly “Shon” Ross (Jeremy), Miss. Stephanie Owens (Cashaundee), Shymecca T. Hill, & Dorneshia R. Boyd (Jackie), Mother Norma Jean Blackmon (deceased), Emma E. Miller(deceased). One brother, Supt. Lennie Clemons, Jr (Sandra) and one brother-in-law, Rev. Leon Miller Jr (Helen). Two Sisters: Mother Mary Ford, & Evangelist Erma Jean Britt, and a host of relatives & friends. Mother Myrtle Clemons-Miller’s memories will forever be cherished by her family and Husband Deacon Willie B. Miller of Sixty- Sixty (66) years.
Walk Through Visitation Thursday, February 24, 2021, at 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m at Sims Mortuary. Funeral Services Friday, February 25, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium. COVID-19 guidelines enforced. Interment will be at Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com