Obituaries
NOTICES OF PASSING
WILLIAM THOMAS BRADLEY
William Thomas Bradley, 63, of Hampton, AR, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. Arrangements will be announced by Young’s Funeral Directors.
JOHN STEELE
John Steele, 77, of Huttig, AR, passed away November 21,2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center. Service arrangements currently pending with Andrews Funeral Home.
CURT CARL MARGIS, JR.
Curt Carl Margis, Jr., age 80, of El Dorado passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas. Arrangements will be announced on a later date under the direction of Perry’s Funeral Chapels.
REMINDER OF SERVICE
JOE RICHMOND
Joe Richmond 63, of El Dorado, AR., passed away November 23, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, AR. Arrangements for service will be entrusted to Paradise Funeral Home, Bernice, LA. Graveside service will be held at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Summerfield LA., November 28, 2020 at 11 a.m., Bishop George Calloway Jr. officiating.
OBITUARIES
ASHLEY MARIE GLOVER BELL
Ashley Marie Glover Bell was born June 7, 1993, in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Jawannia Bell and the late James Glover. Ashley departed this life early Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, at UAMS Little Rock, AR.
She accepted Christ at an early age with Union Mission Baptist Church in El Dorado, AR. Ashley attended El Dorado High School. Following school, she took up the art of doing hair. She had many hobbies; some of them included many DYI crafts, her love for children, spending time with family and friends, and helping others.
Preceding her in death are her father, James Glover, her Grandparents Clarence Bradfield II, and Louise Glover.
She leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter Jamya Dismuke. Her Mother, Jawannia Bell. A Special friend Jarmarvis Dismuke. Her Grandmothers Celestine Daniels, and April Primous, Grandfather, Clifford Meeks. Two sisters, La-Mya Harris and Janeisha Glover. Two Brothers, James Glover Jr. and Tatray Glover, and a host of close friends and relatives that will miss her dearly.
Walkthrough Visitation Wednesday, November 25, 2020, from 2:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. at Sims Mortuary. Funeral Service Friday, November 27, 2020, at 12:00p.m. at Lott Burgy Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www. simsmortuary.com. Face mask required, please
MARY ALICE CROSS
Mary Alice Cross, 93, of El Dorado, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 21, 1927 to Henry Adrian and Serena Erma Hall Goodwin in El Dorado, AR.
She began her education at Warner Brown School of Nursing and later earned her LPN degree at Vo-Tech. She worked for Dr. Berry Moore, Jr. for 44 years.
Mary was a life-long member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, but was unable to attend in the past few years due to health issues.
Preceding her in death are her parents, husband of 52 years, Jack Walter Cross; siblings, Florian Goodwin (Child), Barry Lan Goodwin (Infant), Juanita Smith, Bobbie Arnold, Ann Steinsiek Morton, Connie Lee; and Larry Dan Goodwin, Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Williams (Roger), Cissi Cross, Jackye Swilley (Randy); son, William “Bud” Cross (Sherry); grandchildren, Marty Leach (Angel), Shane Leach, Yancy Leach (Leslie), Lacye Swilley Russell (Matt), Will Cross, Angel Jerry Smith (Steven), Kimber Jerry-Canada (Carrie Canada-Jerry), 16 great grandchildren; 7 great, great grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Dean Goodwin (Pauline); and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Diane Lovett, Sandra Faison, Angela Nute, Rita Benton, Mary Henderson, and Missy Tucker for the care they gave.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Young’s.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Rehobeth Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors with Dr. J.D. Weido and Bro. Cody Smith officiating.
In keeping with the CDC regulations, masks must be worn and social distance will be practiced.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Way, Memphis, TN 38105, The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, The American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, or to Cross Life Church Kingdom Kids, 1010 Combs St., El Dorado, AR 71730.