Margie Elizabeth McDougald Bryant, age 92, of Baton Rouge, formerly of Crossett, AR, passed away on November 12, 2019.  She was born on August 9, 1927 to Ernest T. and Mamie Walker McDougald.  She was a former member of Pine Street Church of Christ in Crossett where she loved to sing and taught Sunday School.  She worked many years as a secretary at Georgia Pacific.  She began working there in Personnel then worked in the executive office.  Margie enjoyed crossword...

Bridget Moreno White, age 45, of El Dorado, AR, went to be with her Lord and savior on November 10, 2019.  She was born on December 20, 1973 to Mauro Ace and Charlotte Jerry Moreno.  She was a devoted homemaker who loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jesus and Maria Moreno; her maternal grandparents, Leonard and Burnette Jerry; her father, Mauro Ace Moreno and one son in law, Lance...

Bobby Ray Martin, age 78 of Crossett, AR, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  He was born on December 09, 1940 in Rayville, LA to Rayford Oliver and Emma King Martin.   He was the owner of Martin Tire and Auto, Martin Scrap Metal, Martin’s Auto Sales, Bobby’s Towing & Recovery and Bobby’s Transportation in North Crossett.  He was a long time member of the Crossett Riding Club and also supported various community events and initiatives. ...

Michael Dunn Gates, age 78, of Crossett, AR, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 10, 1941 in Crossett, AR to Phillip Goddard Gates, Jr. and Lois Pistole Gates. He was an avid outdoorsman and spent much of his time duck hunting and fishing. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Arts and was a beloved teacher in Crossett for 12 years. He then became a master plumber until his retirement.  He loved spending time with his family, especially...

Lois Nell Smith Austin, age 95, was born on April 24, 1924 to Mary Vail and Ed Smith at Jones, LA.  She was a resident of Parkdale for 58 years and Ashley County for 93 years.  She was active in church all her life.  She was a member of Southside Baptist Church since 2004, a former church clerk for Parkdale and a custodian for 50 years, Women’s Missionary Union and Sunday School teacher for 65 years, a Girl Scout Den Mother, ran the Parkdale Schools Cafeteria for six...

James Henry Gilbert, age 84 of Crossett, AR, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019.  He was born on August 5, 1935 in Jackson Township, AR to his parents, Jeff D. and Mabel Haynes Gilbert.  He was a retired carpenter with Georgia Pacific after 42 years of service and former deacon and groundskeeper for Beulahland Assembly of God Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the Arkansas Razorbacks.  James was a builder and loved to build turkey calls and toy guns and...

Herman Lee Cross, age 69, of Eldorado, AR, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Dallas, TX.  He was born on August 4, 1950 in Hamburg, AR to King Willie and Joe May Salvage Cross.  He enjoyed WWE Wrestling, fishing, hunting and working on things.  You could find him sitting on the back porch with his wife, Donna, watching the birds and squirrels and drinking black coffee.  Herman was a diesel mechanic and retired from Union County Highway Department. He is...

Lenora Faye Jones Hopper, age 77, of Crossett, AR was born on February 22, 1942 to Albert "Red" and Lois Jones.  She was called home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019 at her home.  She is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Linnie Keen, Elvie Thornhill and Treacil Hartz and two great grandchildren, Karaleah Wilcox and Aiden Hopper. She loved her family first and foremost.  She made everyone feel special.  She enjoyed gardening, reading,...

Jimmie Ray Bardin, age 71, of Crossett, AR passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was born on November 10, 1947 in Crossett, AR to Paul James Bardin and Norma Malone Bardin. Jimmie was a good Christian man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his shop. He retired from Georgia Pacific where he was a tissue maker. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Norma Bardin; one son, James Wade (2018); and all of his sisters and brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Lila Mae King Thurman, age 82, of Crossett, AR passed away on September 16, 2019.  She was born on February 2, 1937 at Bruno, Arkansas to her parents, Frank and Goldie Suggs King.  She graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) in 1958 with a B.S.E. degree. She taught school for Hamburg School District for 7 years, then she taught math at Price Elementary School in Crossett for 23 years before retiring in 1990.  Lila was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, Retired...