Obituaries
NOTICES OF PASSING EILEEN JACKSON
Eileen Jackson, 71, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away February 8, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center Little Rock, Arkansas. Arrangements for funeral service will be announced by Sims Mortuary, Inc.
TELVIN MALONE
Telvin Malone, 46, of Junction City, Arkansas passed away February 8, 2023 at his residence in Junction City, Arkansas. Arrangements for funeral service will be announced by Sims Mortuary, Inc.
REMINDER OF SERVICE MARION STEWART HICKS
Marion Stewart Hicks, age 74, of Heber Springs, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his home in Heber Springs, AR.
The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm, tonight at Young’s Funeral Directors. Graveside services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Smackover Cemetery.
Condolences for the Hicks family may be shared at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
OBITUARIES MELBA HENRY BECK
Melba Henry Beck, 101, of El Dorado passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her residence.
Born February 6, 1922 in Junction City, the daughter of John Foster and Bela Jackson Henry. Mrs. Beck had retired from Safeway where she was employed as a meat wrapper. She was a longtime member The Pentecostals of El Dorado.
Preceding her in death along with her parents were her husband, Glen Beck, a grandson, Anthony Wayne Cribb, a sister, Reva Mae Mosley, and brothers, Weldon Robert Henry, Jo Byron Henry and Ray Harold Henry.
Survivors include her son, Glen Wayne Beck (Sue) of El Dorado along with grandchildren, Taffy Vickers (Tommy), Robin Hughes (Danny), Sherri Puckett (Phil), Laurie Shelton (Burt), and Kristie Hudson (Randal).
Also surviving are 11 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Numerous friends survive including special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Richards and Mr. And Mrs. Roy Bettis.
Melba’s family extends special thanks for the care given by the Hospice nurses and staff plus Olivia Garner and Patrice Brown.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, at The Pentecostals of El Dorado with funeral services to begin at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James Fout officiating. Entombment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to The Pentecostals of El Dorado, 2400 James Blvd. or to the John R. Williamson Hospice House, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
Condolences may be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.