Obituaries
REMINDER OF SERVICE
BRO. WILLIS E. GRAYES
Bro. Willis E. Grayes was born in Huttig, Arkansas, to the late John T. Grayes and Lucy Atkins Grayes-James on June 20, 1946. He was one of ten children born to this union.
Service today, 11:00 a.m. at Andrews A. M. E. Church100 10th Street Huttig, Arkansas. Interment Harper Springs Cemetery Huttig, Arkansas, under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com
DRAKE LEE HOWE
Drake Lee Howe was born in the arms of Jesus October 31, 2023. He was the infant son of Dustin Lee Howe and Baylie Paige Davis of El Dorado, AR.
Drake was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather David Lee Howe Jr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Howe Sr.
Drake is survived by his parents; two sisters Hailynn Howe and Kaylie Dollar; two brothers Trenton Purvis and Dawson Howe; maternal grandparents Beth Craig and Brent Davis; and paternal grandparents Doug and Samantha Henley all of El Dorado, AR.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, November, 5, 2023 at Jolley Cemetery in Three Creeks, AR. Care and compassion provided by Perry’s Funeral Chapel 312 W Oak Street, El Dorado, Arkansas 71730. 870-863-0800. Online guestbook available at www.perrysfuneralchapels.com.
ROBERT DOUGLAS LEWIS
Robert Douglas Lewis, 76 of Mt. Holly, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Robert was born, April 25, 1947, in Magnolia, Arkansas. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973, was a truck driver and a member of Salem Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed yard work, and walking his dog Summer.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Harold Lewis and Marjorie Nell (Jameson) Lewis, and a son John Lewis.
Robert is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dawn Lewis; a daughter Lisa Hackenberger and husband Jake; grandchildren, Ellie and Jonathaon Hackenberger all of Mt. Holly, Arkansas; and a brother Ronald Lewis and wife Cindy; and a host of extended family and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Chris Warr officiating. Visitation with the family will follow at the fellowship hall at Salem Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice.
BENNIE SAWYER McCLOY
Bennie Sawyer McCloy, age 85, of El Dorado, Arkansas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 2, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 28, 1938 in McGhee, AR, the daughter of John C. Sawyer and Bessie
Hoover Sawyer.
She enjoyed reading, and playing golf with her husband, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was a member of East
Main Baptist Church.
Bennie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 62 years, William “Melvin”
McCloy, an infant brother and her brothers Bruce, Fay and
James Sawyer.
Survivors are a daughter,
Donna McCloy of Magnolia; sons, Bill McCloy (Tammy) and Mike McCloy (Kim) both of El Dorado; a sister, Ruth Haley of McGehee; grandchildren, Kris McCloy, Randall McCloy, Olivia Howard (Gerald), Morgan Parry (Craig), Lauren Roberts (Matt); great grandchildren, Kaden, Hudson and Beckett McCloy, Trey Howard, Nora and Halle Parry, and Rhett and Wyatt Roberts.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Young’s.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at East Main Baptist Church with Rev. Ryan Huffty officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to East Main Baptist Church, 1903 East Main St., El Dorado, AR 71730, Hope Landing, PO Box 10215, El Dorado, AR 71730, or to Arkansas Hospice-Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730
Condolences can be shared at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the McCloy family.
SYBIL STOREY PRICE
Sybil Storey Price, 100, of El Dorado passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Timberlane Health and Rehab.
Born May 30, 1923 in Pontotoc, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Lucian C. and Daisy L. Harris Poynor.
Mrs. Price was a registered nurse and worked 11 years with the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of
Economic and Medical Services
Office of long term care as a nursing home inspector. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Preceding her in death, along with her parents, were her husbands, John H. Storey and John
W. Price, sons, Dean Storey and
Rick Storey and 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
Survivors include her grandsons, Kenny Storey (Penny) of Lawson and Mike Storey (Kim) of El Dorado. Surviving great grandchildren are, Kayla Storey, Ryan Storey, Tyler Vance and Evan Spooner (Jeremy) along with a great-great grandchild, Harper Vance.
Visitation will be Monday, November 6, 2023 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Young’s. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bill Odom officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Assn., P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or the American Cancer Society, 2222 Cottondale Lane, #310, Little Rock, AR 72202.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
JOYCE ELAINE PARKER
Joyce Elaine Parker, age 79, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Baptist Healthcare in Little Rock.
Born on July 8, 1944 in Calion, AR; she was the daughter of Earl George Hudson and Doris Hill Hudson. Joyce was a member of Bible Baptist Church.
She retired from the Norphlet
School District.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband
Johnny Parker and her brothers Doyle Hudson and John
Hudson.
Survivors are a son James
Parker of El Dorado; a sister
Katherine Cross of Fort Smith,
Step children Danny Parker of
Monroe, LA, Gail Presswood and Linda Allison (Roger) all of Benton, AR. Granddaughter
Payton Parker along with 6 step grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 am, Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Bible Baptist Church with Rev J.D. Weido officiating. Interment will follow at Champagnolle Cemetery by Young’s Funeral Directors.
Condolences may be shared at www.youngsfuneralhome. com for the Parker family.