Obituaries
Brenda Thompson
Oct 12, 2025
Brenda Thompson, 76 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born October 20, 1948 in Scranton, Arkansas to Jim and Athie (Hampton) Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Norman Thompson, Doyne Thompson, Emma Sue Lowe, Mary Koch, James Thompson and Billy Joe Thompson; half siblings, Osborne Thompson and Ruby Jewel.
Brenda retired from...
Paul Wayne Hamilton
Oct 10, 2025
Paul Wayne Hamilton, 55 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home. He was born September 16, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his daughter, Delores Hamilton; father, Edward D Hamilton; brother, Gary Edward Smith; grandmother, Dorothy Phillips and aunt, Diane Kammerer.
He is survived by his Mother, Janet K Hamilton;...
Lee Roy Phillips
Oct 8, 2025
Lee Roy Phillips, 84 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Russellville Nursing and Rehab. He was born June 19, 1941 in Fort Douglas, Arkansas to Gus Phillips and Pearlie Stone. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, two grandchildren and two great-grands.
He is survived by his wife, Willo Jean Phillips of...
Mary C. Porrett
Oct 2, 2025
Mary Catherine Porrett was born May 12, 1951, in Port Huron, Michigan to Charles Kinnie and Alma Louise Duckwitz Porrett. She passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday October 2, 2025, at the home of her daughter Jessica who was caring for her.
She lived in Camden and Magnolia, Arkansas, as well as Alhambra and Fontana, California, before moving...
Rory Dean McCarthy
Oct 1, 2025
Rory Dean McCarthy, 66 of Pottsville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born September 3,1959 in New Orleans, LA, to John David McCarthy and Erlene Watkins McCarthy.
He was preceded in death his father John McCarthy Sr. and a nephew; James C. McCarthy.
He is survived by his mother, Erlene McCarthy; sister Jerilyn McCarthy(Steve), brothers; John(Beth),...
Mary Lee Fagan Meatheany
Oct 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Lee Meatheany, who left this world peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the age of 94. She was surrounded by love and family, just as she lived her life.
Born on April 20, 1931, in Benton, Arkansas to Marion Fagan and Bessie Fagan. Mary always had...
Alexya Marie Thomas
Sep 24, 2025
Alexya Marie Thomas, 22 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home. She was born October 23, 2002 in Russellville, Arkansas to Anthony Jerone Thomas and Caryl Marie Heath. She was preceded in death by her grandpa's, Carl Thomas and Eric Heath.
She is survived by her parents, Anthony Thomas, Caryl Heath, Micah Dodson and Cassi Thomas;...
Charles Edward Black
Sep 23, 2025
Charles Edward Black, 59 of Atkins, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born January 6, 1966 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Aaron Black and Nancy Simpkins Black. He was preceded in death by his father; two sister, Patty Hittin, Sandy Charay.
He is survived by his life partner, Sandra Bratton of Atkins; his mother, Nancy Black of Ashland Kentucky;...
Elbert White Jr.
Sep 22, 2025
Elbert White Jr., "Bubba" 84 of Russellville, Arkansas, went home Monday, September 22, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1941 in Forrrest City, Arkansas to Elbert Sr. and Beulah White.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Clarence Buchanan; three brothers, Jessie White, L.D. White, Jimmie White; two sisters, Elnora Blackwell and Bettie White Brown.
He...
Paul William Robertson
Sep 22, 2025
Paul William Robertson, 90 of Jerusalem, Arkansas, formerly of Red Bluff, California, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home. He was born May 9, 1935 in Northfork, Missouri to Paul Anderson Robertson and Etta Evelyn Ray Robertson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Glenda Robertson and three siblings, Pauline, Jerry and Darlene; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Robertson.
He...
Brenda Rae McMinn
Sep 22, 2025
Brenda Rae McMinn, 76 of Dover, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home, Monday, September 22, 2025. She was born May 18, 1949 in Russellville, Arkansas to Morris Gibson and Sybil Karnes Gibson. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Donna Gibson.
Brenda was a member of Scottsville Word of Life Church. She enjoyed crocheting, bird watching and she...
Rufus Delowell Launius
Sep 21, 2025
Rufus Delowell Launius, also known as Dad, Daddy, Papaw D, Pa, R.D. and Brother in Law, age 92 of Mount Ida, departed this life September 21, 2025 surrounded by his children in Monticello, AR.
He was born December 12, 1932 in Holly Springs, AR to John Allen & Katie Vesner Launius. On November 6, 1954 he married the love of his...
Marjeana Taylor
Sep 19, 2025
Marjeana Y. Taylor, 70, of Pottsville, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at her home on September 18, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1955, in Lakin, Kansas, to Charles Dempsey Rains and Margie McVey Rains.
Marjeana is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronnie Taylor, her mother, Margie Rains, and two brothers and a sister. Her legacy lives on through...
John Buckman Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
John Buckman, 78, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away gently on September 17, 2025, at CHI Saint Vincent in Sherwood, Arkansas. Born on February 16, 1947, in Lauderdale County, island 34,Tennessee, to Paul and Edna Buckman, John’s journey through life was marked by love, laughter, and an unwavering faith.
He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, three brothers, two sisters,...
Benny Eugene Oberley
Sep 15, 2025
Benny Eugene Oberley, 86 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born October 30, 1938 in Vandale, Arkansas to John Oberley and Viola Spencer Oberley. He was preceded in death by parents.
He is survived by his sister, Patricia Freeman of Dover, stepson Danny Spain and wife Mary Kay of Oak Island, North Carolina; step-grandson, Brandon Spain...
Twylia Darlene Woodall
Sep 12, 2025
Twylia Darlene Woodall, 62 of Russellville, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home, Friday, September 12, 2025 at St Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born July 15, 1963 in Manchester, Tennessee to Jerry Harlan Riddle and Margaret Elizabeth Lyons Riddle. She was preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by children, Danyell Weatherall and husband James...
Michael Ray Chunn
Sep 10, 2025
Michael Ray Chunn
August 10, 1955 – September 10, 2025
Michael “Mike” Ray Chunn, age 70, of London, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest on September 10, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1955, in Torrance, California, to Nadine Truempler and William Chunn.
Mike went to West High School in Bakersfield, California. Soon after, he honorably enlisted in the United States Army, where...
Randy Hamilton
Sep 9, 2025
Randy S. Hamilton, aged 60, of Hector, Arkansas, passed away on September 9, 2025, at St. Vincent in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on October 29, 1964, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to the late Julian and Blanch Hamilton. Randy was preceded in death by his beloved parents, his sister Betty Johnston, his brother-in-law Butch Moreland and sister Carolyn Moreland, as...
Patricia Ann Bramlett Daven
Aug 21, 2025
Patricia Ann Bramlett Daven, 78, of Helena, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born June 19, 1947 in Helena, she was the beloved daughter of Elena Bramlett Taliaferro.
A proud graduate of Central High School, class of 1965, Patricia went on to pursue a career in nursing, graduating from Baptist School of Nursing. She dedicated her professional life primarily...
Louise Tucker
Aug 20, 2025
Louise Tucker, 84 of Atkins, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was born February 21, 1941 in Hector, Arkansas to Jasper "Nute" Coffman and Ethel L. Bowden Coffman. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James Tucker; six brothers and four sisters.
She loved to travel and research family geneology. She was an avid gardener, with...
