Obituaries
Christopher Jonathan Reddy
Feb 7, 2026
Christopher Jonathan Reddy, 62, of Clarksville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born June 17, 1963, in Durban, South Africa, and was a much-loved son to Kelly and Grace Reddy. A cherished brother of Kelly (Jr.), Rhode, Linda, Verna and Avril.
Chris lived his life with passion and adventure....
Wanda Wallace
Feb 6, 2026
Wanda Wallace, 71, of London, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at her home on February 6, 2026. Born on May 18, 1954, in Cabot, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Edward and Leona Killough. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband William Joseph Wallace, a daughter Stephanie Cole, and three brothers Jessie, Eddie and Earnest Killough.
Wanda is...
Melissa Lynn Schaefer
Feb 6, 2026
Melissa Lynn “Missy” Merrick Schaefer, 76, of Dover, Arkansas, went peacefully to be with her Savior on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Regional Health in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born on October 10, 1949, in Nashville, Arkansas to the late Mary Faye (Nichols) and George William “Billy” Merrick, Sr.
She is survived by her doting husband of 55 years,...
Patti J Bills
Feb 3, 2026
Patti J. Bills, aged 67, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on February 3, 2026, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Born on May 24, 1958, in Manhattan, Kansas, Patti was the daughter of Dean Stingley and Barbara (Broer) Stingley.
Patti is preceded in death by her beloved parents. She leaves behind her brother, Jonathan Stingley (Lori), and her sister,...
Brenda Lou Sanders
Jan 31, 2026
Brenda L Sanders, 75 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at her home. She was born April 23, 1950 in Marysville, California to William and Dorothy Reich.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Billy Reich.
Brenda loved nothing more than time with family and friends. She was a dedicated mother, wife, proud grandmother, and a...
Newell Carter
Jan 31, 2026
Newell Edward Carter, 75 of Dardanelle, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born November 5, 1950 in Russellville, Arkansas to Linzy Carter and Athleen Passmore Carter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Ray Gilbert.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Gilbert Carter; sons, Jonathan Newell Carter, Joshua Joseph Carter & wife...
Vernon Hill, Sr.
Jan 31, 2026
Vernon Lee Hill Sr., of the Pottsville, passed away peacefully at his home on January 31, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on August 9, 1947, in Springfield, Louisiana, he was the son of Vernon Luther Hill and Dovey Lee Roddy Hill.
Vernon was a dedicated family man, devoted to his loving wife Judy Hill, with whom he shared 46...
Jerry Wayne Childress, Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
Jerry Wayne Childress Sr, 77 of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Conway Regional Medical Center in Conway, Arkansas. He was born June 26, 1948 in England, Arkansas to Charles Washington Childress and Wilma Gladys Dixon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerry Wayne Childress, Jr.; grandson, Trey Childress; siblings, Athlene Crites, Tom Childress, Charles...
Robert Yard, Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
Robert Douglas Yard Jr., aged 63, of London, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on January 26, 2026. He was born on July 10, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, to Robert Douglas Yard Sr. and Lucille Theresa Yard. Robert was preceded in death by his beloved parents and two sisters, Roberta Barrow and Elizabeth Stanton.
He is survived by his devoted...
John Henry Freeman
Jan 24, 2026
John Henry Freeman, 76 of Pelsor, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his home in Pelsor, Arkansas. He was born March 14, 1949 in Pelsor, Arkansas to Edgar Freeman and Lily Pellham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Lily Freeman and the grandparents that raise him Louis and Luella Freeman. Two brothers; Finis and...
Elois Miles Trusty
Jan 24, 2026
Elois Miles Trusty, Dardanelle, entered into her final rest on January 24, 2026 at her home. She was 90 years old. She was born on October 18, 1935 to Charles and Rachel (Spicer) Miles in Scranton, AR where she grew up. She married James Harold Trusty on February 3,1954 and raised three daughters. The couple spent their lives farming in...
LaDonna Yeager
Jan 23, 2026
LaDonna Ardelle Yeager, age 87, of Farmington, formerly of Russellville, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born on November 14, 1938, in Garden City, Minnesota, to Francis Nokes and Sylvia Hansen Nokes. LaDonna is reunited in rest with her beloved husband, Roy Yeager, and her parents.
LaDonna's passion for creativity...
Carmet Lerail Crites
Jan 19, 2026
Carmet Lerial Crites, 96 of Atkins, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at his home. He was born July 19, 1929 to Eldridge and Pearlie Baker Crites in a little red house that still stands to this day.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lamar Crites and a son, Carrol Crites.
He is survived by his loving wife,...
Ronald Esserman
Jan 18, 2026
Ronald Esserman, 83, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away on January 18, 2026, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born on July 4, 1942, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Leslie and Anna Esserman.
Ron was an electrical engineer who retired from Dow Chemical and owned/operated Esserman Electrical Service, where he continued consulting work. His love for creativity, design,...
Patricia Carter Fields
Jan 15, 2026
Patricia Carter Fields, 63 of Russellville Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born November 7, 1962 in Healdsburg, California to James William Carter and Delores Hazel St. Clair Carter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phillip Fields and sister, Kathy Hendrix.
Pat grew up in California, then moved to Arkansas in her teenage years. She...
Wanda Mae Riggs
Jan 11, 2026
Wanda Mae Riggs, aged 81, of Dover, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at her home on January 11, 2026. She was born on May 12, 1944, in Deer, Arkansas, to John and Eady Millsaps Williams.
Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved parents and her siblings: four brothers, Lavern, Junior, Hairl Dean, and Hank Williams; two sisters, Wilma Crowe and Obie...
Julia Susan Donaldson-Bishop
Jan 9, 2026
Julia Donaldson-Bishop entered eternal life peacefully in the early morning hours of January 9, 2026. She was welcomed home by her father, Jerry Donaldson; her grandparents, Jewel and James Amstutz, James Raymond and Gwen Donaldson; her grandfather, Walter Blevins; and her uncles, David Blevins and Jimmy Donaldson. While our hearts are heavy with loss, we find comfort in knowing she...
Floy Crow
Jan 6, 2026
Floy Crow, 87, of Hector, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. Born on October 24, 1938, in Vanndale, Arkansas, she was the cherished daughter of Thomas Dee "TD" Rooks and Nora Bell Rooks. Floy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ardith Crow, and her son, Brian Crow.
A woman of deep faith and love for her family,...
Jason Lee Dotson
Jan 5, 2026
Jason Lee Dotson, 47, of Dover Arkansas passed away January 5, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1978 in Russellville to Ronnie and Virginia (Jenny) Dotson.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ronnie, his grandparents George Dotson and Belva Martin, James and Florine Clawson, his aunts Jane Clawson and Sharon Meyer, his uncles Todd Clawson, Leon Pendegrass and Dr....
Kenneth "Ken" Baird
Jan 3, 2026
Kenneth "Ken" Baird, 74, of Pottsville, Arkansas, passed away on January 3, 2025, and went to be with his Savior and Heavenly Father.
He was born March 4, 1951, in Centerville, Tennessee, to Jerry R. Baird and Marguerite Baird.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Jerry “Bubba” Baird, Jr., Leo Coleman and other beloved family members.
He is survived by...
