Obituaries
NOTICES OF PASSING REV. PAUL RAINEY
Rev. Paul Rainey, 78, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away February 11, 2023 at Medical Center of South Arkansas El Dorado, Arkansas. Arrangements for funeral service will be announced by Sims Mortuary.
COSTELLA WHITE
Costella White 92, of El Dorado, Arkansas passed away February 13, 2023 at her residence in El Dorado, Arkansas. Arrangements for funeral service will be announced by Sims Mortuary.
OBITUARIES BENNIE L. ENDEL, JR
Bennie L. Endel, Jr., 71, of El Dorado, AR passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas. Bennie was born October 26, 1951 in El Dorado, AR to the union of Bennie L. Endel, Sr. and Wanda Silvertooth Endel. He was preceded in death by his father. Bennie was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and retired from Lion Oil Company after 45 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and camper and a proud American. Bennie was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather who loved his family especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Janey Hux Endel of El Dorado, two daughters, Kristan Vaughn and husband John of Cabot, Holly Murphree and husband David of Conway, two sons, Shane Endel and wife Tracy of Cabot, Ben Endel and wife Ashley of Louisville, KY, his mother, Wanda Endel of El Dorado, three sisters, Shawna Pate of El Dorado, April Leffingwell and husband Byron of Hot Springs, Lisa East of Magnolia, two brothers, Danny Endel and wife Beth of Wesson, Dennis Endel and wife Deann of El Dorado, six grandchildren, Kendel, Kannon, Micah, Eli, Jamie, and Adella, and a grandson on the way, two great grandchildren, Lorraine and Landon. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Bailey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Jody Domingue officiating. Interment will be in the Olive Branch Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR. Any planned memorials may be made to the Olive Branch Cemetery, c/o Kevin Hux, 412 Mt. Moriah Rd. Junction City, AR 71749 Please visit www.baileyfuneralhome.net to sign the online register book.