Obituaries
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...
David Rupert Pepper
May 30, 2026
David Rupert Pepper
David Rupert Pepper, 77, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on May 24, 1949, in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, to Phillip and Carrie Alice Reaves Pepper.
David was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Alice Saunders; his brother, Doyle Pepper; his...
Barabara Woodruff
May 28, 2026
Barabara Sue Ford Woodruff, 76 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was born May 9, 1950 in Harrison, Arkansas to Leon Ford and Estalee Carter Ford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Allen; parents; daughter, Rebecca Allen; son, Bobby Allen.
She is survived by her children, Randy Allen & wife Jackie, Connie Bigler & husband...
Rachel Anne Crawford
May 19, 2026
Rachel Anne Crawford, 39 of Dardanelle, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was born April 18, 1987 in Russellville, Arkansas.
She is survived by her children, Averi Deanna Dann; Cash Alexander Crawford; mother, Terri Moore Hutchins; brothers, Michael Hutchins (Deanette), Brandon Hutchins, several aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family...
Deborah "Debbi" Ferguson Hill
May 19, 2026
Deborah "Debbi" Ferguson Hill, 72 of Atkins, Arkansas, went home to Heaven Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Conway, AR.
She was born March 1, 1954 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Quentin Jackson and Opal “Opie” Reid Jackson Cole. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a nephew, Derek Whitman of GA.
She is survived by husband,...
Mary Lou Green Klouzek
May 17, 2026
Mary Lou Green Klouzek, beloved sister, wife, and mother, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Russellville, Arkansas. Mary was born on May 21, 1957, to Helen and Chester Green, Jr. in Rolla, Missouri. She graduated from Rolla Senior High School in 1975. Mary attended college at SMSU, Springfield, Missouri (now Missouri State), graduating with a degree in Elementary and...
Orville D. Mason
May 17, 2026
Orville Dean Mason, 81 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 11, 1944 in Dover, Arkansas to John Mason and Vesta Hicks Mason. He was preceded in death by parents; wife, Dorothy Mason; sister, Devonna Mason.
Orville proudly served in the US Army, where he learned to...
Joann Churchill
May 12, 2026
Joann Irene Churchill, 66, of Clarksville entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
She was born November 20, 1959, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to Furmon Nunn and Velma Jones Nunn.
She was preceded in death by her father and her brother, Johnny Nunn.
She is survived by her husband, David Churchill; two children, Jason (Christy) Collins of Clarksville, and Jennifer...
Deanna "Lou" Green
May 12, 2026
Deanna "Lou" Green, 74 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May12, 2026 . She was born September 19, 1951 in Bull Frog Valley, Arkansas .
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Mears and Pauline Seward; brothers, Donald Ray Hull, Jerry Seward, Jerry Boze, Roy Boze; in laws, Haskell Green, Sophia A. Green; sister-in-law, Sarah Green; brothers-in-law, Paul Green,...
Brett Robinson
May 11, 2026
Brett Robinson "BJAA", 60 of Russellville, passed away May 11, 2026. He was born September 30, 1965 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his mom, Betty Robinson.
He is survived by his siblings, Gaylynn Alvey & husband Mike, Joy Barnes & husband John, Troy Robinson; nieces & nephews Brittney Teer, Cody Teeter, Lauren Barnes, Jack Barnes, Slade Williams, Kharra...
