Obituaries
Roy Beaden Eslick
Jul 7, 2026
Roy Beaden Eslick, 92 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born July 28, 1933 in Oil Trough, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Beaden Eslick and Fannie Mae Nickless Eslick; his wife, Patricia Ann Trimmer Eslick; son, Timothy Alan Eslick; five sisters, Hazel Hipp, Betty Byrd, Marie Kelly, Mildred Garner, Billie...
Steven Lawson
Jul 5, 2026
Steven Lawson of Russellville, 68, passed away on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, unwavering standards, quiet generosity, and deep love for his family.
Steve is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years, Regina Lawson; his son, Shawn, of Van Buren; his daughters, Stephanie Fields (Brian) of Dover, Mary Mitchell (Kyle) of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and Katherine...
Thomas Martin Munson
Jul 4, 2026
Thomas Martin Munson, 72 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his home. He was born October 19, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Dee Munson and Wanda Odell Boshears Munson.
He is survived by his sister, The Reverend Kaye Staggs and husband Roy; nephew, Greg Tackett; special niece, Kristin...
Iva Mae Page McKinney
Jul 4, 2026
Iva Mae Page McKinney, 95 of Russellville, formerly of Hartman, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Russellville, Arkansas. She was born July 15, 1930 at Treat, Arkansas to Robert and Alice (Morgan) Page. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Billy McKinney, son Timmy McKinney, and six siblings.
She is survived...
Gary Alan Meier
Jul 2, 2026
Gary Alan Meier, 72, of Russellville, AR passed away, July 2, 2026 at his home. He was born May 29, 1954 in Monroe WI. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the care of Russellville Family Funeral. His full obituary and arrangements are pending at this time.
Charles "Chuck" Franklin Mitchell
Jul 2, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Franklin Mitchell, age 79, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 14, 1946, in Oakdale, California, to William Ira Mitchell and Trudy Gertrude Brummett, Preceded in death by his parents, sister Kay Moreland, brother Kenneth Peevy, sister Judy Walling, and brother James R. Mitchell.
Chuck...
Jeffrey Stotler
Jun 28, 2026
Jeffrey Stotler, 71 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family per his wishes. He was born July 9th 1954 in Long Beach, California.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Williammee Jr who passed away in April 2025. He was also preceded in death by his mother in law Wanda...
Jeani Ane Ison
Jun 27, 2026
Jeani Ane Hickey Tarbat Ison, lovingly known as "TNT" - little but mighty; passed away on June 27, 2026. Born August 12, 1957, in Castro Valley California, to Betty Louise and Argie Ray Hickey, Jeani was the youngest of three children. Her older sister and brother raised her to be tough, and that toughness carried her through every chapter of...
Vicki Lynn Bean
Jun 25, 2026
Vicki Lynn Bean, cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved grandmother, departed this life on June 25, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on October 31, 1956, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Cecil Milton and Wanda Sue O'Briant, Vicki's life was a testament to love, family, and compassion.
In Dardanelle, Arkansas, where she made her home, Vicki shared 48 wonderful years...
Gregory Alan Bell
Jun 24, 2026
After a long hard fought battle with cancer, on the evening of Wednesday, June 24, our Lord relieved Gregory Alan Bell of his weary, earthly body and granted him a perfect heavenly body in paradise.
Greg was born on April 11, 1963 in California to John and Joyce (Aday) Bell. After graduating from Hector High School in 1981, he joined the...
Johnny James Kreps
Jun 23, 2026
Johnny James Kreps, 77 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, peacefully at his home, with his daughter by his side. He was born March 6, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Betty Pryor Kreps; two brothers, Larry, Tommy, sister, Janie; step-mom, Patty Kreps; grandparents, Leo and Bertha Kreps.
He graduated...
Donald Jean Harris
Jun 21, 2026
Donald Jean Harris, 64 of Hector, AR, passed away June 21, 2026. He was born May 10th, 1962 in Waltham, MA.
Donald was preceded in death by his adoptive father, James Harris; biological father, Elze Arsenault; long time girlfriend, Jeri-Lynn Carter and brother, Robert Harris.
He is survived by his mother, Jeannine Harris; children, Katie Sue Harris, Emily Harris; siblings, Raymond Harris,...
Floyd Vernon Tackett
Jun 19, 2026
Floyd Vernon Tackett (90) of Cabot, Arkansas passed peacefully to his Heavenly Home Friday, June 19th, 2026. He was born July 20, 1935 in Russellville, Arkansas to Ernest and Sena Tackett.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Viti Tackett; son Randy Tackett; siblings Wanda Brown, Lloyd Tackett, Marie Tackett, Christine Tackett, and Catherine Tackett.
He is survived by...
Sareena Ranee Medrano
Jun 17, 2026
Sareena Ranee Medrano
Born October 11, 1976, in Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully at her home in Dover, Arkansas on June 17, 2026.
Sareena spent the last years of her life surrounded by the love of her sons, Liam Johnson and Dexter Johnson, co-parents of her sons, Azaria and Karah Johnson, her sister and brother in law, Tammy and Jason Steuber, and...
Steven Millen Henderson
Jun 17, 2026
Steven Millen Henderson, 65, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Born on April 26, 1961, in San Bernardino, California, Steven was the son of Stewart Millen Henderson and Nadene Gier Henderson.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Stewart Millen Henderson and Nadene Gier Henderson.
He leaves behind a loving family who will forever...
Sue Tolbert Bennett
Jun 15, 2026
Sue C. Bennett, 91 of Knoxville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026. She was born April 22, 1935, in Clarksville, Arkansas to Horace and Georgia Mae (Ricketts) Tolbert. She was preceded in death by parents, loving husband, William "Bill" Bennett and sisters Mary Jo Hurley and Jonnie Kay Westbrook.
Sue and Bill were members of Hedgeway Church in Lamar. Sue...
Michael "Cajun" Alridge
Jun 7, 2026
Michael "Cajun" Aldridge, age 62, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home. Born on August 26, 1963, in Monroe, Louisiana, Michael was the beloved son of Jimmy Edward Aldridge and Mary Virginia Aldridge, who preceded him in death.
He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Patricia Aldridge; his sisters, Wanda Fontenot and Sondra...
Mark Elliott
Jun 6, 2026
Mark William Elliott, age 67, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born on October 19, 1958, in Dermott, Arkansas, Mark was the beloved son of Holderness Dye Elliott and Mildred Barnes Elliott. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Hunter.
An avid shooter of guns, Mark also generously volunteered...
Auberta Lynn McAlister
Jun 2, 2026
Auberta Lynn McAlister, 67 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born July 20, 1958 in California to Bob and Joyce McAlister.
She was preceded in death by parents.
There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral.
Obituary and online guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com
Wanda Staggs
May 30, 2026
Wanda L. Staggs passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 30, 2026, at her home in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was 88 years old.
Born in Reeds Spring, Missouri, to J.C. and Rosie Dotson, Wanda grew up with a strong Christian foundation that would guide her throughout her life. A woman of deep faith, she was an active and devoted member of the...
