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
GEORGE WASHINGTON GLOVER
George Washington Glover, 57, a resident of Junction City, AR, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at home after a brave fight against cancer.
George was born on July 30, 1964 in Bernice, Louisiana and was one of the largest babies born at that hospital…. weighing in at almost 13 pounds. He was named after his grandfather with the exact same name and was the first-born son of Jerry S. Glover and Patricia A. Glover. He lived in Junction City, Arkansas where he attended Junction City Schools. He fell in love with Theresa (Smith) Glover, and they were married in May 1992 after a very long courtship. You could say “they wanted to be sure”. They just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on May 22, 2022.
After High School, George worked for his parents at Glover Custom Wood after a brief employment elsewhere. In 1997, George and his brother Greg took over the family business that their parents proudly started in 1960. George had the ability to build or fix anything just like his Dad. He engineered many pieces of machinery while running the company with his brother. Although George and his family moved to town later, he built their home on the family farm where he lived for most of his married life.
George was a member of First Baptist Church in Junction City. He was known for many things. He was a gentle giant, a great listener, protector, joker, family man, wonderful Dad, husband, brother, uncle, coach and a friend to many, many people. George never met a stranger. Everyone loved George!
Some of George’s hobbies included freshwater fishing; bow fishing; hunting, wood working projects, making things for family members; watching westerns and girls’ softball. George played baseball in high school and was part of the teams that won state championships in 1980 and 1981. He was a black belt in Taekwondo and competed in several tournaments in his younger days. He was a coach for the boys baseball and girls softball for many summers. George was instrumental in building the Junction City boys and girls youth baseball and softball facilities. It was joked that the girls batting cage could double as a tornado shelter because it was built so well.
George is preceded in death by his parents Jerry Schaer Glover and Patricia Ann (Slaughter) Glover.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa Smith Glover; 3 children: Katie Galbraith (Aaron) of El Dorado, AR; Jerry Wayne Glover and Emily Glover of Junction City, AR; 2 grandchildren: Dylan and Brooks Galbraith; Siblings: Mary K. Glover of Hockley, TX; Greg Glover (Amy) of El Dorado, AR and Cynthia Johnson of Hockley, TX and 3 Nieces: Madison Johnson, London Smith and Sydney Smith and brother-in-law: Tony Smith (Laura) of Bossier City, LA.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 to 7:00 on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 and the funeral service on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 11:00 with Pastor John Ayres officiating. Both Visitation and the Funeral Service will be held at Mt. Union Baptist Church, 653 Mt. Union Rd, El Dorado, AR. A private burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Junction City, AR.
God blessed us all with this very special man named George Glover. He will be deeply missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, neighbor and friend. A special thanks to all of George’s friends that took time to stop by to visit or call during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to the Roselawn Cemetery, 700 West Holly, Junction City, AR 71749 OR #Teamcorrie Cancer Foundation, 195 Parker Dr.; El Dorado, AR 71730 OR donor’s choice.
Condolences can be made online at www.youngsfuneralhome.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
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
ASHLEY CAMILLE NEWTON
Ashley Camille Newton was born on December 5, 1989, to the late Robert Newton and Wanda Newton in Little Rock, Arkansas. She departed this life on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at her home in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Ashley was raised in El Dorado, Arkansas, and attended El Dorado High School. She shared a home with her special friend Jovar Bridges and was raising her three beautiful children.
She united with New Bethel Baptist Church at an early age. She was a strong believer in Jesus Christ.
Ashley was preceded in death by her father, Robert Newton, and her favorite uncle Calvin J. Hammock.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: one son Robert Newton, and two daughters, Anijha Meeks and Journee Newton. Her mother, Wanda Newton, and Three brothers: Micheal Henderson (Nikki), Tyrese Key, and Keshawn Newton. Three sisters: Lakeetra Hicks (Alex), Crystal Newton, and Kelis Newton: special friend Jovar Bridges: grandparents, a host of nieces/nephews, and loving friends.
Walkthrough Visitation Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm at Sims Mortuary.Graveside Service Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 2:30 pm at Mt. Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Sims Mortuary. Sign the guestbook at 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 youngsfuneralhome.com
FLOYCE GATHRIGHT SCHEETT
Floyce Gathright Scheett, 82, of El Dorado, AR passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2022, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House in El Dorado, AR
Floyce was born December 17, 1939 in Strong, AR to the union of Daucy Gathright and Betsy Phillips Gathright.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, Pete Scheett, grandson, Marcus Lum, three brothers, Cecil, James, and Doyle, and one sister, Lois.
Floyce was the former treasurer for the Holy Redeemer Catholic School and served on the PTA. She worked for M.M Cohn and did inventory for Gibson’s. Floyce loved to draw lighthouses, work in her garden, and bake.
Survivors include two daughters, Catherine Dopson and husband Jackie of El Dorado, Carol Scheett and partner Debbie Bagshaw of Stamps, one sister, Reba Manning of Downsville, LA, one brother, J. D. Gathright of Oark, AR, three grandchildren, Amanda Lum of Parkers Chapel, Joe Dopson and wife Kerrie of El Dorado, Tiffani Bagshaw of Stamps, four great grandchildren, Summer Mathis and fiancé, Riley Crowe, Wynter Mathis, Hunter Mathis, and Korbin Dopson, one great great granddaughter, Briar Crowe.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Bailey Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022 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
Daniel Grady Vickers, age 87 of Hermitage, AR passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family and was welcomed to his heavenly home by the arms of Jesus. He was born February 22, 1935 in Bradley County, AR to the late Henry Grady Vickers and Virginia Sharp. He served his country by enlisting in the Army and was a member of Eagle Lake Crossroads Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son; Terry Vickers; brothers; Herman Vickers and George Vickers and sisters; Florence Gorman, Christine Morgan, Margie DuBose and Doris Glasgow.
Survivors include his wife; Joyce Outlaw Vickers of Hermitage, AR whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage on May 31, 2022. Children; Tana Vickers of El Dorado, AR, Michael Vickers and spouse Mary of Benton, AR, Donna Talley of Hermitage, AR, Clay Vickers of Hermitage, AR and Pam Hays and spouse Mike of El Dorado, AR. Brothers; Frank Vickers and spouse Mary of Dumas, AR and Bobby Vickers and spouse Sue of Crossett, AR. He was Papaw to eighteen grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren who each considered him their hero and cherished many memories of “going across the river”, hunting, fishing, bear hugs, whisker kisses, and storytelling.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2022 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.