Obituaries
NOTICE OF PASSING
EARLINE BEAL
Earline Beal, 95, of El Dorado, Arkansas, died Friday, March 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by a loving family. Arrangements are pending with Henderson Funeral Service, Magnolia. Online guestbook available at www.hendersonsmortuary.com.
JOHN EDSEL “ED” DOWNEY, JR.
John Edsel “Ed” Downey, Jr. also known as “Red” passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 until graveside services at 2:00 p.m. at Philadelphia Cemetery near Lawson. Services under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR.
REMINDERS OF SERVICE
MELIDA “MELLIE” JUAREZ
A memorial service will be held for Melida “Mellie” Juarez on today at 4 p.m., in the Chapel of the First Unite Methodist Church 201 South Hill, El Dorado, Arkansas. Masks and social distancing are required.
MONEAK LARRY MOORE
Graveside service will be held today for Moneak Larry Moore at 1:00 p.m., at Community Cemetery in Junction City, AR, under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com Facemask required
OBITUARIES PATRICIA ANN MORNING SUN GOLEY
Patricia Ann Morning Sun Goley was born to Fred Albert Bishop and Ella May LaBeff Bishop on the 6th of October, 1957. On February 22, 1980 she married Dale Goley. They raised two daughters, Ella Daniels and Zoie Lovejoy.
Faith, family and culture were at the center of Pat’s life. She instilled a strong system of values, respect and resolve in her daughters. Pat witnessed her daughters and grandchildren pursuing their career and family goals with pride and was there to celebrate each accomplishment. She once gained special permission to leave in-patient rehabilitation just after having major surgery so that she could travel hours to attend her grandson’s graduation.
Pat was as strong as she was kind. She was always there to share encouragement and guidance with anyone who needed her support. Everyone whose lives she touched knew her as a source of wisdom and strength. She lived a life of service, always helping anyone she could. Before her health declined, she spent her free time taking elders to their doctor’s appointments, helping others with sick relatives and driving around town helping anyone who asked.
Pat had a passion for building cultural awareness and mutual respect. She spent many hours sitting in front of groups of children telling old legends and teaching them about the beauty of Native American culture. Many who attended local schools or festivals share fond memories of their time with her. She was an ambassador, not in profession but in heart and soul.
Pat recently reposted a quote “I believe in miracles because I am one. Because there is no doubt in my mind that I am only here today because of God’s Grace.” Due to her health struggles, family and friends have prayed for a little more time with Pat. God granted those prayers for years. On Wednesday, the time came for her to go home. The world is a little dimmer without her light, but the legacy she left stands strong as a testimony to the tremendous and lasting impact a good person can have on all those around them. Pat left her mark in the hearts of those she loved, hearts that hurt today because she was called home, but will heal a bit stronger tomorrow because of the love she imbibed in them. Pat has gone on to be with God, who she always put first and will continue to serve in a new way.
Pat is survived by her husband of 41 years, Dale Goley; her two sisters, Mary Linda Darden and Helen Meeks; her two daughters, Ella Daniels and Zoie Lovejoy; six grandchildren, Daniel, Adrianna, Harley, Luke, Tessa, and Joshua; as well as a multitude of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Perry’s Funeral Chapels. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, March 29, 2021 at Perry’s Funeral Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Salem Cemetery.
MARY E. DANIELS
Sis Mary E. Daniels was born June 2, 1952, in El Dorado, AR. She was born to the proud parents of Dayton Lowery and Mattie Lee Eutsey Lowery.
Sister Mary Daniels was united in Holy Matrimony to Bobby Ray Daniels Sr. for over 30 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Daniels Sr. and her parents Dayton Lowery and Mattie Lee Eutsey Lowery, brothers Hershey Lowery, Robert Lowery, Timothy Lowery, Lonnie Lowery, and Jamerson. Sisters Minnie Bea, Ollie Bea, Eunice, and Julie Mae Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memories Sharon Watts Givings (Thomas), Dr. LaToshia Daniels, ShaKeda Staples; RaKeba Daniels, sons Danielle (Donreka) Clark, Bobby Ray Daniels, 15 grandkids, 4 Greatgrandchildren, Sisters Ollie Faye Finney, Betty Brodie, and Shirley Myles, Christa (Pat) Malone. Brother and sister-in-laws Fredrick Daniels, Celestine Daniels, MaeEsta Ford, and a daughter Maria Washington. Lequitia Jackson, who was with her throughout her life; she had a host of special nieces and special nephews and friends. Walkthrough Visitation Friday March 26, 2021 at 2:00pm-5:00pm at Sims Mortuary. Graveside service Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmotrtuary.com Face mask required.
WILLIAM KNOX “BO BO” MANNING
William Knox “Bo Bo” Manning, 49, of Wesson, AR passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado, AR.
William was born March 28, 1971 in El Dorado, AR to the union of Gerald Manning and Abigail Pierce Manning.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
William was a member of the Three Creeks Baptist Church and worked at CARSTAR Laney’s Collision Center in El Dorado.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine Rowland Manning, one son, Richard Pierce, one daughter, Abigail Pierce, one brother, Robert Manning, and one sister, Elizabeth Manning.
Visitation will be 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, at Bailey Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021 in the Chapel of Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Kingsley Dowling and Rev. Bob Inmon officiating. Interment will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Lawson under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR.
Pallbearers will be, Craig Griffin, Lane Griffin, Tootlum Goodwin, L.D. Malone, Deano Dawson, and Keeyon Nation. Honorary pallbearers will be CARSTAR Laney’s Collision Center Team. Please visit www.baileyfuneralhome.net to sign the online register book.
KATHRYN MICHELLE PRESGROVE
Kathryn Michelle Presgrove, 39 of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her residence.
Born September 18, 1981 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Gary and Sharon Lee Cooksey. She had been a retail sales clerk and attended Marrable Hill Chapel Church.
Survivors include her two daughters, Annalyse Norene Presgrove and Twila Elise Presgrove and her parents, Gary and Sharon Cooksey all of El Dorado along with her husband Timothy Presgrove of Lancaster, CA.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Young’s Funeral Directors.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021 at Cane Creek Church with Rev. Robert Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Cane Creek Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to Victory Bible Camp, Marrable Hill Chapel. 110 E. Chapel, El Dorado, AR 71730. Online condolences may be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.