Obituaries

Russell Hovis

Russell Hovis

Jun 18, 2024

William Russell Hovis, 39 of Dover, Arkansas passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024. He was born February 20, 1985 at St. Mary’s hospital in Russellville, Arkansas to Yvonne Skelton Hickey and Allen Hovis. 

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim & Catherine Rector, Robert & Carol Wilson, Billy Don & Betty Hovis. 

Survivors include his daughter’s, Catherine and Lillian Hovis;...

Wendell Gene Freeman

Wendell Gene Freeman

Jun 17, 2024

Wendell Gene Freeman, aged 60, of Pelsor, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at CHI Saint Vincent in Little Rock, Arkansas. Wendell was born on April 30, 1964, in Russellville, Arkansas to his loving parents Edgar Freeman and Ava Freeman (Hicks). He is now reunited with his parents and preceded death by his dear brother Finis Freeman....

Rev. Gordon D. Warren

Rev. Gordon D. Warren

Jun 16, 2024

Rev. Gordon D. Warren, spiritual leader, loving husband, dedicated father-grandfather, friend, after a lengthy illness passed in his home on June 16, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on July 1, 1947 in Fort Smith, AR. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Emmitt Edward and Carlene Warren, brother, Sheridan Warren and daughter Shelley...

Paula Faye Gallagher

Paula Faye Gallagher

Jun 13, 2024

Paula Faye Gallagher

March 4, 1958 - June 13, 2024

Paula Faye Gallagher, age 66, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away surrounded by family on June 13, 2024.

Paula was born on March 4, 1958 in West Memphis, Arkansas to Morgan and Nellie Lassiter. She was a graduate of Arkansas Tech University with a B.S of Education and M.A. of Educational Administration. She impacted...

Imogene Lowery

Imogene Lowery

Jun 8, 2024

Imogene Lowery, 96 of Havana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 8, 2024.  She was born September 29, 1927 in Havana, Arkansas to Henry and Ruth Robbins Chappell. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, J.W. Lowery; son-in-law, Jerry McDonald; two grandsons, Brock Bowerman, Jason Lowery; three brothers, Herman Chappell, Hoyt Chappell, J.W. Chappell; five sisters, Gerry Murdock, Lillian...

Val Fisher

Val Fisher

Jun 6, 2024

Val Fisher went home to her Heavenly Father & was reunited with the love of her life - her beloved husband, Roy.

Valeria (Val) Fisher was born June 2, 1940, in Charles City, lowa to Henry E (Hank) & Eleanor Parker Bahlman. She graduated from Floyd High School in 1958.

Following her graduation she married Roger Dyre on July 6, 1958. Three...

Charles Ed Bates

Charles Ed Bates

Jun 6, 2024

Charles Edward "Ed" Bates, 82 of Russellville, previously of Atkins, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at his home.  He was born December 31, 1941 in Lebanon, Tennessee to Ernest S. and Ota Mae Worley Bates.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Bates; parents, stepfather, Ralph Scott.He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Moore and Michael of...

Larry Harris

Larry Harris

Jun 5, 2024

Larry Alan Harris, 81, born November 20,1943 in Childress, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Saint Marys Hospital in Russellville, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Joyce Harris and his wife of 44 years, Karen Sue Harris. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Stacey Harris, Shelley Watson (Tim) and grandchildren, Alison Buss...

James L Keener, Sr.

James L Keener, Sr.

Jun 4, 2024

James L. Keener Sr, 68 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born January 28, 1956 in Chardon, Ohio to Orlet Jene and Opal Marie Ludwick Keener. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Orlet Jene Keener, Jr. and Jane Marie Aleshire.He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, J.J. Keener and Suzie of...

Randy Lee Teeter

Randy Lee Teeter

Jun 4, 2024

Randy Lee Teeter "Moreland Star", 77 of Dover, Arkansas flew away to his heavenly home Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Russellville.  He was born September 30, 1946 in Russellville to James and Ima Jane Teeter.He was preceded in passing by his parents; nephew, Brad Teeter and his partner in crime, Henry Chronister.He is survived by his loving wife of 51...

Jackie Joe Moore Baird

Jackie Joe Moore Baird

May 27, 2024

Jackie Joe Moore Baird, 52 of London, Arkansas, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at her home. She was born July 21, 1971 in Searcy, Arkansas to Joe Howard Moore and Janice Marie Jones. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Moore; grandparents, Carl and Pauline Jones and Jack Moore; nephew, Allen William Long, and niece, Aarial Givens,...

Luther "Tony" Hester

Luther "Tony" Hester

May 26, 2024

Luther "Tony" Hester, 58, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born July 23, 1965 in Russellville, Arkansas to Luther Burl Hester and Betty Lou Clemons Hester.  He was preceded in death by dad, Luke Hester; grandparents, Ralph and Edna Clemons, Eugene Hester.Tony was a Russellville High School Class graduate of 1983.  He earned his Bachelors Degree at West...

Charles Leon Motley

Charles Leon Motley

May 26, 2024

Charles Leon Motley, aged 87, of Russellville, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, at his residence in Russellville. He was born on October 1, 1936, in Clarkton Missouri to Charles Raymond Motley and Ina Gene (Hunter) Motley.Charles was a devoted husband to his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Motley, and together they built a beautiful family. He...

Randy Dodson

Randy Dodson

May 19, 2024

Randy Mark Anthony Dodson, age 61, of Arkansas,  passed away on Sunday, May19, 2024 in Dardanelle. He was born on May 18, 1963 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Wayne Dodson and Ruby (Denney) Dodson. Randy was also preceded in death by his brother Quinton Dodson.He is lovingly remembered by his son, Randy Joe Dodson; daughter, Miranda Jewell Dodson; two...

Orbia Lyles, Jr.

Orbia Lyles, Jr.

May 18, 2024

Orbia Lyles Jr, 80 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024.  He was born September 1, 1943 in Tulare, California  to Orbia Roy Lyles, Sr. and Pearl Martha Tucker Lyles. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lyles; son, David Duane Lyles.Orbia was a member of Bible Students.  He enjoyed fishing, sight-seeing and his little...

Marie Ekeanyanwu

Marie Ekeanyanwu

May 12, 2024

Sister Marie Ekeanyanwu, age 61, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at National Park Medical Center in Malvern, Arkansas. She was born on August 14, 1962, in Lake Providence, LA, 

to H.C James and Hazel James Mosley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Willie D. Cooper, Clint Cooper, Dorothy Cooper, Ivory...

Danny Foster

Danny Foster

May 11, 2024

Danny Herbert Foster, 66 of Hollister, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Cox South  Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.  He was born June 6, 1957 in Independence, Louisiana to Kevlin Edward Foster Sr. and Gloria Marie Bourgeois Silverthorne. He was preceded in death by his father, Kevlin Edward Foster, Sr. Grandparents Herbert and Inez Bourgeois.Danny was a member...

Alisa Rachel Staggs - McCurrie

Alisa Rachel Staggs - McCurrie

May 11, 2024

Alisa Rachel Staggs McCurrie passed from this life to a Heavenly one, May 11, 2024 at her home.  She was born February 14, 1974 in Russellville.  She is survived by her beloved husband, Jason Matthew McCurrie; parents, Roy and Kaye Staggs; brothers, Greg Aaron Tackett (Crystal), Jason Lee Staggs (Teresa), James Michael Staggs (Lissa), sisters, Jamie Cothren (Shannon), Chelsea Andrews;...

James Elmer Chisum

James Elmer Chisum

May 11, 2024

James Elmer Chisum left peacefully surrounded by his family on May 11, 2024. Born October 30th, 1939, in Ben Hur Arkansas to the late Robert “Bob” Wesley Chisum and Ider Chisum. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Verla Faye Chisum, Brother Hubert Chisum of California, Lonnie Chisum of Russellville, sister Lottie Chisum “infant”, Sister in Law...

Kay Lee Smith

Kay Lee Smith

May 6, 2024

Kay Lee Smith, beloved wife of Jim Smith for 58 years, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2024, at her home in Russellville, Arkansas. Born on August 19, 1939, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Kay was a devoted mother to her two sons and daughters-in-law, Corey and Jamie of Rogers, and David and Susan of St. Paul, Minnesota. She cherished her...

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