Obituaries

May 17, 2019

Marilyn Elaine Mills Hampton, 63 of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away May 17, 2019 in Van Buren, Arkansas.  She was born May 29, 1955 in Wrens, Georgia to Joe and Ola Mills. 

She was preceded in death by her father and grandson Ethan Lane Blackshire.

She is survived by her two  Daughters, Candice Elaine & Travis Blackshire of Rogers, Tami...

May 16, 2019

Russell Dean Robinson, 83 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Baxter Springs, Kansas to Russell Oliver and Mabel Pendleton Robinson on September 11, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marjorie Morton; daughter-in-law, Annie Robinson.

Russell lived a full life of...

May 15, 2019

Karen Elaine Coombs, 85 of Russellville, AR, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville.  She was born April 5, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to James Arthur and June Rose Friend. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Todd Coombs; granddaughter;  Kim Gillespie and sister, Dee Sokolowski.

She is survived by her...

May 11, 2019

Henry Lee Holt, 71 of Pottsville, Arkansas, moved to his eternal home, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Arkansas River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville.  He was born June 9, 1947 in Essex, Missouri to Zelmer Holt and Ola Mae Alford. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lola Mae Bewley, two brothers, James Holt and Bobby Holt.

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May 9, 2019

Patricia Bright, 79 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville.  She was born March 21, 1940 in St George, Utah to Michael Pritchard and Marsha Black. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Michael Pritchard, Jr., Jim Pritchard and Dave Pritchard.  

She is survived by her loving...

May 8, 2019

Leslie "Les" McCutcheon, 87 of Dardanelle, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Russellville Nursing & Rehabilitation.  He was born June 23, 1931 in Harmon, Oklahoma to Welman McCutcheon and Cora Lee Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Hendon; three brothers, Jack McCutcheon, Gerald McCutcheon, Gene McCutcheon.

He is survived by his daughter, Sue...

Apr 25, 2019

Robin Gale Case, 62 of Lamar, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.  She was born October 26, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Walker and Odie Mae Amis. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, George Walker Amis, Frank Edward Amis and Terry Lynn Amis.

She is survived by her loving partner of 25 years, Wade...

Apr 22, 2019

Apr 21, 2019

Sandra Kay Blackshire Branch, 61 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville.  She was born September 15, 1957 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Richard Burl Blackshire and Lola Mae Hendricks.  She was preceded in death by her parents and twin sister, Rhonda Huffman.

Apr 19, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Suzanne Michelle Gatewood of Russellville announce her passing on Friday, April 19, 2019, at the age of 55 at her home.

She was born August 17, 1963 in Russellville, AR to Lyle Hawkins and Diana Brinkman Hawkins.

She was a 1981 graduate of Russellville High School and attended Arkansas Tech University.

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Apr 19, 2019

Delena Casey, 74 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born March 15, 1945 in Dover, Arkansas to Audis Byrum and Ella Mitchell. She was preceded in death by parents.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Douglas Casey; son, Travis (Coronda) Casey, Dover, son, Todd (Josephine) Casey, Dover; six...

Apr 15, 2019

Bobby Lynn Allen, 43 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2019 in Dover, Arkansas.  He was born August 4, 1975 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to Wiley Glenn Allen and Barbara Ford. He was preceded in death by his father, Wiley Allen; sister, Rebecca Allen; his grandparents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Bianca Allen, Dover; two children, Lydia...

Apr 10, 2019

Joyce Mae Hampton, 71 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at AR Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She was born February 16, 1948 in Mt. Judea, Arkansas to Walter Hampton and Ruby Soloman. She was preceded in death by parents; sister, Darlene Hampton.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Ricardo) Jones, Conway; grandchildren, Joseph Jones, Jacksonville,...

Apr 9, 2019

Teresa Mason, 59 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at her home.  She was born November 6, 1959 in San Angelo, Texas to R. C. and Virginia Pruitt.

She was preceded in death by parents and sister, Jeanie Ann Pruitt.

She is survived by her loving Husband of 27 years, James Mason; son, Allen Strickland; daughter, Melissa...

Apr 7, 2019

Apr 7, 2019

Bobby Woods, 78 of Russellville, Ar passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Johnson County Health and Rehab in Clarksville.  He was born March 11, 1941 in Steele, Missouri to Lawrence Woods and Florence Rainey. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings. 

He is survived by his Niece, Tonya Samuels & husband Roy; great nephew,...

Apr 3, 2019

Barbara "Bumble Bee" Payton, 64 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Russellville.  She was born October 4, 1954 in Pelsor to Wilburn and Ardeth Davis.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Angela Payton Wilson. 

She is survived by her daughter, Cary Payton; son, Keith (JoLeah) Payton; seven grandchildren, Andrea Harris, Matthew Gibson,...

Apr 2, 2019

Clinton Eugene Fillion, 73 of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home.  He was born July 12, 1945 in Sacremento, California to Donald Rex Fillion and Melba Saiger Fillion. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Chris Fillion; sister, Linda Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Fillion, three sons, Gene (Connie) Fillion, Dover,...

Mar 31, 2019

Ronald "Ronnie" J. Christopher, 68 of Russellville, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. He was born December 20, 1950 in Phoenix, Arizona to Tommy George and Nadine Christopher.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rachel Ramsey.

  He is survived by his two sons, Ronald Justin Christopher & Elizabeth, Michael Christopher & Holly; grandchildren, Tayton Christopher, Everie...

Mar 29, 2019

Daryl Tyrone "Apple Jack" Taylor, 42 of Russellville, Ar, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at UAMS in Little Rock.  He was born December 3, 1976 in Jackson, Mississippi to Leroy Sr. and Daisy Bell Taylor . 

Daryl loved to spend time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by parents; siblings, Christine Taylor and Allen Earl Taylor.

He...