Obituaries

Dec 20, 2020

Joyce "Susy Q" Lavern Ewton, 81 of Venus, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Mansfield, Texas.  She was born May 27, 1939 in Arbyrd, Missouri to Chalmer L. and Bernice M. McDonald Burgess.  She was preceded in death by parents and husband, Herbert Ewton; son, Charles Gaylon Ewton; daughter, Peggy Carol "Sissy" Staley;...

Dec 16, 2020

Doris Faye Foster, 75 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Batesville, Arkansas. She was born October 16, 1945 in Russellville, Arkansas to James Ester Foster Sr. and Hattie (Jackson) Foster. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Dorothy Wooten and four brothers, Johnny Foster,...

Dec 16, 2020

Aubrey Chisum, 32 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born December 18, 1987 in Amarillo, Texas to Paul McDonald and Lisa Fletcher Barber. 

She is survived by five children, Ainsley Featherston of Dover, AR, Gus Chisum of Hector, AR, Alvie Chisum of Hector, AR, Anna Lynne Chisum of Hector, AR, and...

Dec 8, 2020

Dustin James Childers, 50 of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home in Russellville, Arkansas.  He was born June 12, 1970 in Clarksville, to James Earl and Katherine Chavers Childers.  He  was preceded in death by mother; grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Childers; father, James Childers, Lamar; brother, Darrin Childers, Lamar; stepdaughter, Kristie...

Dec 7, 2020

Barbara Jean Freeman, 61 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly at her home Monday, December 7, 2020.  She was born August 23, 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts to John Bent and Mary Bays. 

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Freeman; parents, John Bent, Mary Bays and two sisters, Diane Knuckles, Brenda Blevins.

 

She is survived by her...

Dec 6, 2020

Velbert Leon Smith Sr. of Russellville, decided to spend the last day of deer season (December 6, 2020) on a stand behind the Pearly Gates with his wife, Ruth. Born to Elza and Winnie Smith in Flemington MO on October 29, 1936, “Smitty” was an avid archer who won the Southern Sectional Title in the Bare-bow division and placed fifth on...

Dec 2, 2020

Steve E. Wilson, 65 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020.  He was born October 24, 1955 in Hayti, Missouri to Charlie and Juanita Wilson. 

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicole Tackett and father, Charlie Wilson. 

He is survived by his Wife of 45 years, Paula Wilson; mother, Juanita Wilson; son, Eric & Sheila Wilson;...

Dec 1, 2020

Jimmy Ray Bratton, 41 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born February 4, 1979 in Russellville. 

He was preceded in death by his infant son, David Ray Bratton; grandparents, Alice Bratton, Eules Bratton; step dad, Ben Hendricks.

He is survived by his Wife, Bethany Bratton; four children, Zachariah, Katheryn, Alice, Annabeth Bratton; mother, Darlene Hendricks; two...

Nov 29, 2020

Inez Selby, 89 of Russellville,  passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at St Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas.  She was born August 18, 1931.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, G.T. Selby.

She is survived by three daughters and one son, Linda Taylor & John, Dover, Ruby Clancy & Rocky, Russellville, Lillie Najafali &...

Nov 27, 2020

Savanna Hiland Garrett, 36 of Knoxville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020.  She was born on August 22, 1984 in Monroe, Louisiana. 

She was preceded in death by her Grandparents and Step Mom, Trish Hiland.

She is survived by her Husband, Matt Garrett; two children, Kaleigh Clayborn, Atlas Garrett; Parents, Gary Hiland, Eulanda & Mark Brown; Mother in law,...

Nov 26, 2020

Sharon Cowan, 70 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.   She was born March 5, 1950 in Moore, Texas to Cleo and Theloa Young Raftliff. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Danny Cowan; parents; 3 brothers, Leonard Ratliff, Jackie Ratliff, Bobby Ratliff. 

She is survived by...

Nov 21, 2020

Helen Edward Paxton, 94, a long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. 

 

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve of 65 years; son, Kerry; daughter, Diane and granddaughter. 

 

She is survived by her son, David and wife Linda; grandson, David; grandchildren, Nicole (Matt), Wesley (Joleen) ; great grandsons, MJ,...

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Nov 7, 2020

Ted Keith Keeling, 67 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Russellville, Arkansas.  He was born March 18, 1953 in Kentucky to Edgar and Creola Keeling. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dana Keeling.

He is survived by his Daughter, Clarissa & Matt McCurrie; grandson, Dylan McCurrie; siblings, Dace & Judy Keeling, David...

Nov 4, 2020

Nov 1, 2020

Danny Lee Cowan, 73 of Russellville,  passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.  He was born November 17, 1946 in Steubenville, Ohio to George R. and Shirley June Lizon Cowan.  He was preceded in death by parents and an infant brother. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Cowan; two daughters, Carrie...

Oct 31, 2020

Cathryn Evelyn Hull, 82 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020.  She was born August 25, 1938 in Russellville, Arkansas to Roy and Kathrina White.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hull; parents; two brothers, Terry and Lee Roy White.

She is survived by son, Randy & Janice White; grandchildren, Deserie Burge Nelson, Chad...

Oct 26, 2020

Sylvia Mattie Beverage, 77 of Pottsville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.  She was born February 21, 1943 in Brule, Nebraska to Arthur William Goldsmith and Georgia Cordilla Mylin. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Windell Beverage; parents, son, Carol William Fowler; step son, David Fowler; brothers, Lee and Albert Goldsmith.

She is survived by her children, Robert...

Oct 24, 2020

Keith Sellers resident of Russellville, AR entered Heaven October 24, 2020, at the age of 66, after a long battle with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. 

Keith is survived by his wife of 41 years, Anita Sellers of Russellville, AR; his children Shantay Bondoni (Theron) of Stillwater, OK; Jared Sellers (Cacey) of Greenbrier, AR; his grandsons Parker Sellers and Connor Sellers of...