Obituaries
NOTICE OF PASSING EUSEBIO CASTILLO
Eusebio Castillo, 42, of El Dorado, AR, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at UAMS in Little Rock, AR. Professional care entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR.
REMINDERS OF SERVICE FLOYCE GATHRIGHT SCHEETT
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. today in the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Barry Dobson officiating. Interment will be in the Harper Springs Cemetery in Huttig under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Lifetouch Hospice.
Please visit www.baileyfuneralhome.net to sign the online register book.
DANIEL GRADY VICKERS
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. today at Frazer’s Funeral Home in Warren, AR. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. until service time Friday, June 24, 2022. All arrangements are by Frazer’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LifeTouch Hospice in El Dorado, AR or Union Hill Cemetery in Hermitage AR.
OBITUARIES EARTIS LEE BERRY
Eartis Lee Berry was born October 5, 1951, to James Terry Sr. and Mattie Bell Rodgers in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Eartis was a father and a friend to many he had a warm, welcoming smile and was an inspiration to all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Terry Sr. and Mattie Bell Rodgers, brothers Charles R. Walker and Harold Lee Terry, and sisters Martesa Turner and Tanter Berry.
He leaves to cherish his memories one daughter Soraya Berry of Oakland, Ca.
He is survived by four brothers: Oscar Berry of El Dorado, AR. Allen Berry Of Camden, AR, Tyrone Berry of El Dorado, AR. Dewey Rodgers (Connie) of El Dorado, AR. Three sisters Linda R. Berry, Shelia R. Smith (Greg), and Teresa L. Turner of El Dorado, AR. A Host of nieces, nephews, and Cousins Funeral Service Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 1:30p.m.at Sims Mortuary Chapel. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com
GWEN ELLEN ODOM
Gwen Ellen Odom of Hensley, Arkansas, formerly of Norphlet, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. Gwen was born January 18, 1953 in El Dorado to Dale Wiley Odom and Helen Armstrong Odom.
Gwen’s greatest joy was her faith in God and studying His word, which she knew well. Her many talents were sewing, singing and cooking. In past years she was one of the seamstresses for Hillary Clinton’s inauguration wardrobe when her husband was elected President. She had also been a past costume designer and creator for the Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
She had the opportunity to sing in one of their productions and talked about this for years. Gwen thrived when being a part of her church choir and directing the children’s choir while living in Springdale, AR. She was part of a quartet where she sang alto – her voice was beautiful and strong.
Gwen was preceded in death by her Mother, Helen Armstrong Odom. Survivors include her Father, Dale Odom of Norphlet, a brother – Darrel Odom and his wife Debbie of Little Rock, a sister – Karen McLemore and her husband John Paul of League City, Texas, a sister – Diane Marks of Norphlet. She is also survived by six nieces and nephews eleven great nieces and nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Gwen always looked forward to the “Odom Cousin Reunion” that is held annually every October where there is anywhere from 40 to 60 in attendance. She will certainly be missed by all. Gwen had made it known through the years that when something happened to her, she wanted only a private family service and the family will honor these wishes. This private service will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Norphlet, 201 S. Main St., Norphlet, AR 71759. Condolences can be made online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
KEITH ANTHONY WALLER
On November 21, 1988, a beautiful baby girl named Niki Nicole Waller was born to Kenneth Wayne Waller and Carolyn Loueaser Porchia Waller; three years later, two beautiful babies came along named Keitha Antoinette Waller and Keith Anthony Waller.
On June 14, 2022, Keith’s journey ended in North Little Rock, AR. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Waller; maternal grandparents, Dr. E.A. Porchia and Mamie J.
Porchia; paternal grandparents, L.J. Waller and Rita Waller; two aunts, Verdia Porchia Anderson and Naomi Porchia Johnson; two uncles, Glenn Waller and James Waller.
He is survived by his three children, Kaiden Waller, Kaliyah Waller, and Kyson Thomas; his mother, Carolyn Porchia Waller; two sisters, Niki Waller and Keitha Waller; one half-brother, Kenneth L. Waller; two nephews, Jeremiah D. King and Kashten D. Malone; several aunts and uncles; a host of relatives and friends; and a special friend, Tiffany Fields.
Public Visitation Friday June 24, 2022 1-4pm at Sims Mortuary. Family Hour June 24, 2022 6-7pm at Morning Star Baptist Church #2. Celebration of life service to be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church#2. Interment will be at Eternal Rest Cemetery, Camden, AR, under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com
SISTER NAEOMI WASHINGTON MEADOWS
Sister Naeomi Washington Meadows was the oldest daughter of ten children.
Sister Naeomi Washington Meadows As a young lady, she married Thaddis Richard Sr, and she had two sons from this union.
Sister Naeomi Washington Meadows is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles Meadows, and four brothers, Theodis, George, Eddie Lee, and Herman Washington. Three sisters, Francis Washington, Eunice Shaw, and Jearlean Preston.
Sister Naeomi Washington Meadows leaves to cherish her memories to her two sons Thaddis Richard II (Glenda) of El Dorado, AR and Freddie Richard of Strong, AR, A brother Garland Washington Jr (Shirley) of East Chicago, IN. and a sister Vivian Gatewood of Santa Maria, CA. 9 grandchildren. Twenty-seven great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. And a host of family and friends.
Walkthrough visitation Friday, June 24, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 Pm at Sims Mortuary. Celebration of Life Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 11:00a.m. at Curry Chapel A.M.E. Church. Interment will be at Ward Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at www.simsmortuary.com