Obituaries

NOTICE OF PASSING

ELIZABETH HENDRICKS

Elizabeth Hendricks, 68, of El Dorado, passed away, Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR.

Arrangements will be announced by Young’s Funeral Directors.

BETTY J. HOOVER

Betty J. Hoover, 90 of El Dorado passed away Monday September 14, 2020 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home. Arrangements are being handled by Bailey Funeral Home.

OBITUARIES

RUFINO “TINO” MARTINEZ, JR.

Rufino “Tino” Martinez, Jr., 74, of El Dorado passed away on September 13, 2020. He was born in East Los Angeles, California to the late Rufino Martinez, Sr. and Jessie Hinojsa.

He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching

Nascar, model cars and watching old movies.

Tino leaves behind his loving wife, of 43 years,

Sherry Martinez; his children David Martinez,

James Martinez and Dawn

Martir ;3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; his sister Delia Ronquillo (Henry); four nephews and many extended friends and family.

Arrangements are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400. www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

JAMES ALLEN MATTOCKS

James Allen Mattocks was born in El Dorado, AR on December 18, 1957 and passed away on September 5, 2020. He graduated from El Dorado High School and was an Eagle Scout. Following high school he attended both University of Louisville and Georgia College.

James was a kind soul that loved visiting others, pen correspondence, talking with family and friends, reading, and music. He was a deep thinker who had a lifelong interest in the literary works of Thomas Pynchon as well as the mystic philosophy of Gurdjieff.

James lived in Benton, AR for the last three decades where he attended and supported St. Matthews Episcopal Church. A devout Christian, James lived by the word of the Lord, living simply while sharing and serving others. He also volunteered at Habitat for Humanity and supported other nonprofit organizations across Arkansas. James was a two-time recipient of the Governor’s Volunteer Excellence Award, most recently in 2015.

James is survived by his three brothers Philip Mattocks (Karen) of Ellensburg, WA, Paul Mattocks of El Dorado, AR, and Ben Mattocks of Harriet, AR and six nieces and nephews.

A private family Memorial Service will be held at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Benton, AR.

The family requests that memorial gifts be made in support of feeding families, kids and seniors in need through the Arkansas Foodbank or to St. Matthews Episcopal Church.

Martinez BLANCHE MARIE WINBORN Blanche Marie Winborn, 91, El Dorado, AR, died on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home. Born on August 25, 1929 in Caddo Mills, TX; she was the daughter of Claude and Lillie Maples Turner. Blanche enjoyed life with her family. She loved going to church, parties, playing games, and watching game shows. More recently, Mother loved dominos. She loved her buddies but had no mercy, numbers were her game. She will be greatly missed. She was a member of Hillsboro Street Church of Christ. Blanche retired from Warner Brown Hospital’s central supply. Blanche was preceded in death by her Parents, her husband Carl Winborn, her sisters Pauline Arthur and Ruth miller, a son Bobby Winborn, grandson Phillip Winborn, son-in-law’s Danny Lewis and Victor Nipper. Survivors are daughters Shirley Selmon, Carolyn Merritt (Kenny), Barbara Pepper (Ricky) and Donna Nipper; a beloved friend Monica Powell; along with 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services by Young’s Funeral Directors will be at 10 am, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with Eddie Sexton officiating. The family would like to thank the caregivers and friends that loved and cared for Blanche at Hudson Memorial, our true heroes. Memorials may be made to Hillsboro Street Church of Christ. Online registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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