Obituaries

Dr. Richard Sidwell Smith

Dr. Richard Sidwell Smith

Mar 26, 2018

Dr. Richard Sidwell Smith (“Dick”), beloved husband, father, brother, friend and teacher, died on March 26, 2018. A smart, kind and funny man, Dick lived a full and adventurous life, with its share of joys and heartaches. Emeritus Professor of Economics at Arkansas Tech University, he loved his students. Prior to ATU he was a senior international economist for large...

Floyd Randall "Randy" Tackett

Floyd Randall "Randy" Tackett

Mar 25, 2018

Floyd Randall “Randy” Tackett, 63, of Pottsville, passed away, Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the River Valley Hospice Home. He was born November 15, 1954 in Russellville to Floyd and Viti Lee Hunt Tackett. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Floyd and Viti Tackett, Cabot; brother, Terry Tackett (Karen), Wilmington, NC; sister,...

Shirley  Aline Slaughter

Shirley Aline Slaughter

Mar 9, 2018

Shirley Aline Slaughter, 70, of Dover, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018, at Atkins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 25, 1947, in Phoenix, AZ to Odell Slaughter and Mittie Cumbie Slaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sharon Whitehead. She is survived by her sister Sandra Slaughter, Dover; brother, Shannon Slaughter and wife...

Vicki- Jo Marilyn Gallaher

Vicki- Jo Marilyn Gallaher

Feb 27, 2018

Vicki-Jo Marilyn Gallaher, 47, of Russellville, passed away, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1970, in Dardanelle, AR to Willes Lee Baxley and Wilma Sue Choate. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; granddaughter, Ka’Liyah Kae Collins; sister, Lisa Kay Baxley. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Scott  Dale Toombs

Scott Dale Toombs

Feb 24, 2018

Scott Dale Toombs, 61, of Little Rock, AR, passed away peacefully Saturday February 24, 2018, with loved ones by his side. He was born August 27, 1956. He was a veteran of the Navy who enjoyed bowling, fishing, doing jigsaw puzzles and spending time outdoors. He is preceded in death by his father, Dale Toombs; step-father, Sonny Ricks; brother, Glenn...

Bobby  Ray Williams

Bobby Ray Williams

Feb 23, 2018

Bobby Ray Williams, 53, of Russellville, passed away, February 23, 2018 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born November 11, 1964 in Russellville to Alvin Lee Williams and Paulette Huffman Williams. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Paulette Huffman Branch; three sons, Justin Williams, Jason Williams and Jedidiah Williams;one grandson,...

Dean Petriches

Dean Petriches

Feb 17, 2018

Dean Petriches, 49, of Dover, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born March 20, 1968, in Flint, MI. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his loving wife of eleven years, Dyonis Petriches; parents, Beverly and Gary Schultz, Mel and Sheila Petriches,; four children, Jonathan Russell, Nicholas...

Ricky  Lynn Shoop

Ricky Lynn Shoop

Feb 8, 2018

Ricky Lynn Shoop, 57 of Russellville, passed away, Thursday, February 8, 2018 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1960 in Buckeye, AZ to Derrell Shoop and Glenna McCurrie Shoop. He is preceded in death by his mother; grandparents; great niece, Haley Brooke Crail. He is survived by his father, Derrell Shoop, Russellville; two brothers, Wilford Shoop...

Susan  Lee Cotter

Susan Lee Cotter

Feb 8, 2018

Susan Cotter, 61, of Russellville, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the River Valley Hospice Home. She was born December 9, 1956 in Long Beach, CA to David Camp and Leona Englehart Camp. She is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Cotter; her parents; brother, Gary Gates. She is survived by four children, Leslie Latham & wife, Sarah,...

Renee Heflin

Renee Heflin

Feb 5, 2018

Renee Heflin, 61, of Russellville, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born January 29, 1957 in Russellville to Robert Hughes and Frances Tillery Hughes. She is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Richard Hughes, Jimmy Hughes, Bobby Hughes, Sam Hughes and sister, Louise Motley. She is...

Britni Lippincott

Britni Lippincott

Feb 5, 2018

Britni Disa Lippincott, 33, of Russellville, passed away, Monday, February 5, 2018 at Baptist Health in Little Rock. She was born June 8, 1984 in Tuscon, AZ to Ronald Lippincott and Blythe Baker Lippincott. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Blythe Lippincott; her son, Braydyn Lippincott; sister, Bridget Lawrence & fiancé Ira;...

Debra Brown

Debra Brown

Feb 1, 2018

Debra 'Debbie' Brown, 64, of Dover, passed away, Thursday, February 1, 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born January 28, 1954 in Mesa Arizona, to Jessie James Hull and Agnes Robbins Hull. She is preceded in death by parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Lynn Brown; three sons, Darren (Erica) Petite, Allan (April)...

William  Joseph Pamplin  Sr.

William Joseph Pamplin Sr.

Jan 31, 2018

William Joseph Pamplin, Sr., 39, of Hartman, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 15, 1978, in Monticello, AR to William Henry Pamplin and Wilhemina Hayes Pamplin. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lori Pamplin. He is survived by his wife, Kayleigh Pamplin; seven children,...

Tammy Hubbard

Tammy Hubbard

Jan 26, 2018

Tammy Hubbard, 53, of Russellville, passed away, Friday, January 26, 2018 at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1964 in Big Springs, TX to Floyd McCloud and Ruby Ross McCloud. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruby and daughter, Dana Lynn McCloud. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Robert Hubbard of...

Ruby  Odis Clark

Ruby Odis Clark

Jan 20, 2018

Ruby Odis Clark, 73 of Atkins, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 27, 1944 at Etowah, AR, to Robert Monroe Turnbough and Ellar Lee Barnes. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter Clark; granddaughter, Ruby Shanell Harris; 2 sisters, Jewell Clark, Helen Turnbough; 3 brothers,...

Edith Lott

Edith Lott

Jan 17, 2018

Edith Susan Lott, 87, of Russellville, passed away, Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was born December 1, 1930 in Mena to Louie Gaylord Wiles and Ruby Benjiman Sanders Wiles. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Lonnie Lott, Darrel Lott; granddaughter, Jessie Lynn Lott; two great-great grandchildren, Jacobi & Precious McCracken; two sisters, Vernice Wilson, Agnes Lott;...

Jerry Jackson

Jerry Jackson

Jan 6, 2018

Jerry Gene Jackson, 76, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018, at his home. He was born July 11, 1941, in Augusta, AR to Calvin and Willene Martin Jackson. He is preceded in death by his parents;son, Linzey Stewart; two brothers, Perry Jackson and Terry Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Tammy (Bagby) Jackson; seven children, Regina Stewart,...

Deon Reed

Deon Reed

Jan 2, 2018

Deon Reed, 52, of Atkins, passed away, Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at his home. He was born November 29, 1965 in Russellville to Raymond Reed and Imogene Yarber Reed. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by one brother, Larry Reed, Atkins, two sisters, Connie Green & Ricky, Pottsville, Carol Wygal & Roy, Hector;...

James  A. Brown

James A. Brown

Dec 26, 2017

James A. Brown, 92, of Dover, passed away, Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the AR River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville. He was born September 8, 1925 in Dover to Calvin Lee Brown and Bertie Daily Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Treva Brown; son, Calvin Brown; two sisters and one brother. He is survived by...

Donald McMinn

Donald McMinn

Dec 13, 2017

Donald McMinn, 76, of Atkins, passed away, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Arkansas River Valley Hospice Home. He was born March 1, 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA to Donald Wesley McMinn and Virginia Bernarding Rush. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret McMinn; daughter, Christina Hawkins; son, Donald McMinn Jr.; two sisters,...

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