Obituaries
NOTICE OF PASSING BRANDON HEGWOOD
Brandon Hegwood 42 of El Dorado, AR., passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence in El Dorado, AR. Service arrangements currently pending with Andrews Funeral Home.
FULL OBITUARIES NELLIE E. ROGERS PITTMAN
Nellie E. Rogers Pittman, 91, of El Dorado, AR passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home in El Dorado. Nellie was born September 4, 1932 in Union County, AR to the union of Litt Rogers and Birdie Slaughter Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edward “Red” Pittman, two daughters, Elizabeth Pittman, and Mary Ruth Bridges, and one brother, Gerald Rogers. Nellie was a member of First Apostolic Church in Smackover, AR. She retired from Cooper Tire and worked for several years at Yocum Elementary in the cafeteria. Survivors include her son, James Edward Pittman, grandson, Edward Bridges, nephew, Randall Rogers, and several great grandchildren. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Bailey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the Chapel of Bailey Funeral Home with Rev. Lonnie Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Pate Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home of El Dorado, AR. Please visit www.baileyfuneralhome.net to sign the online register book.
JOHN ERIC RICHARDSON
John Eric Richardson, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather, age 84, died on March 7, 2024, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Eric was born on September 20, 1939, in El Dorado, to Sam M. (Jr.) and Ellene Richardson. Eric graduated high school from Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Mo., in 1957, a school he cherished and proudly attended in the family tradition established by his brother Sam M. Richardson III, his father Sam M. Richardson Jr., his grandfather Sam M. Richardson Sr. and his uncle David C. Richardson. He graduated college from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., in 1961, where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was commissioned in the United States Army as a second lieutenant. Eric was owner and operator of Sedco Oil Company in El Dorado. He was also a teacher, mentor, writer, inventor, historian and collector. As a Master Scuba Instructor at South Arkansas Dive Shop, he taught hundreds of South Arkansans to become PADI certified and was awarded multiple patents for scuba-related inventions. Eric was elected constable of El Dorado township in the 1970s and served in that position through 2022. Through Ambec Corporation, he collected and sold military memorabilia around the world. Over the past 16 years, he enjoyed hosting memorable weekends for family and friends at what he called “Richardson Summer Camp,” his property in Piedmont, Mo. There, he shared his love of nature and outdoor adventures. Eric is survived by the love of his life, Margy Ann Curtis Richardson, to whom he was married for 61 years; brother Sam M. Richardson III of Little Rock, Ark.; daughters Amy Richardson Bradshaw (husband Blake) of Kirkwood, Mo. and Rebecca Curtis Richardson (husband Carl Ormerod) of Piedmont, Mo.; son John Eric Richardson Jr. of Healdsburg, California; grandsons Blake Allen Bradshaw Jr. of St. Louis, Mo. and Benjamin Eric Bradshaw of Kansas City, Mo.; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins. A visitation to celebrate his life will be held from 4-6 p.m. on March 14, 2024, at Young’s Funeral Home Chapel in El Dorado, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Hospice and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Condolences can be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the Richardson family.
JUNE KATHLEEN MORRISON MOUDY
June Kathleen Morrison Moudy of El Dorado, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 89 on March 11, 2024. The fiery little redhead was born in Winchester, Kansas to Rev. Garland William and Erma Laveta O’Neill Morrison.
She was the loving wife and sweetheart for 59 years to the late Bill Moudy. They were blessed with four children that she mothered with all of her heart all of her days. The couple had two sons: Johnny and Billy Bob
Moudy (Lorrie) of El Dorado and two daughters: Pam Moudy
Nevels (Glen) of White Hall and
Vickie Moudy Walker (Ken) of
Hot Springs. She doted over her six grandchildren: Chad Nevels
(Sandy), Amy Moudy Rogers
(TJ), Leslie Walker Blankenship
(Brian), Landon Moudy, Drake
Moudy (Natalie), and Dawson
Moudy, she adored her eight great-grandchildren: Jaime, John, Lydia and Luke Nevels; Annabelle and JB Rogers; and Elliot and Oliver Blankenship. She is survived by her brother, Rev. Garland Morrison (Carol) of Little Rock.
Kathy was a paraprofessional at Murmil Heights for the El Dorado School District. She loved being with her family, whether it was during holidays, family vacations, or Sunday dinner gatherings. Despite how important every person was to her; the Lord was always first place in her heart. Her faith was unwavering and was the rock on which she built her life and family. Her children and grandchildren ALWAYS knew they had her as a prayer warrior interceding and praying over them. She shared her hope in Jesus and her testimony to all that knew her.
She was a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church for nearly 60 years. For many years she sang in the adult choir, worked with the children & youth ministries, enjoyed her weekly Bible study classes, and worked with Operation Christmas Child. Before moving to El Dorado, she was a church pianist and even in her youth accompanied her father in revivals by playing the piano or accordion, helping in whatever way was needed.
June Kathleen Moudy’s faith was unshakable. Her love was unconditional. We, her family, count ourselves most blessed to have been led and loved by her.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12th at Young’s Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 13th at 1:00 PM at Immanuel Baptist Church, burial immediately following at Arlington Cemetery. Bro. Clark Whitney will officiate. We would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Greg Smart, who lovingly cared for our mother throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation Christmas Child.
Condolences can be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the Moudy family.