Obituaries
Lou Brookshear
Mar 28, 2026
Lou Brookshear, 91 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born December 14, 1934 in Sadler, Texas to Frank and Bernice O'Neal Cagle. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Joe Brookshear; two sisters and a brother.
She was a member of Russellville First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by children, Gary and Kim Brookshear, Linda...
Steven Harold Perry
Mar 28, 2026
Steven Harold Perry, 50 of Pottsville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born November 27, 1975, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Gary and Peggy Perry.
He is survived by his three children, Jenna Blair Perry & husband Marshall McKinney, Steven Tyler Perry, Jackson Scott Perry; parents, Gary and Peggy Perry;...
David Michael Durden
Mar 27, 2026
David Michael “Mike” Durden Jr., 56 of Russellville, passed from this life March 27, 2026, in Russellville. Mike was born December 21, 1969, in Atlanta, Georgia to Ms. Barbara Sample. He was a huge advocate and motivator for those in recovery and had just recently received his own “6 Year” chip. He played a pivotal role in the recover path...
Danny Louis Clairday
Mar 18, 2026
Danny Louis Clairday, affectionately known as "Boone," age 77, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his home. Born on June 17, 1948, in Jerusalem, Arkansas, he was the son of Carl Clairday and Wanda "Norwood" Clairday, who preceded him in death, along with his beloved grandson, Jeffrey Sean Hudson.
Danny is lovingly remembered by his wife...
Frank Barton
Mar 17, 2026
Frank Barton, 69 of Russellville, Arkansas, took his last breath and was welcomed into heaven, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born February 22, 1957 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Bill and Phyllis Ragsdale Barton. We know his reunion was grand, as he was reunited with his father, Bill Barton, son, Colby Barton, brother, Tracy Barton, half-brother, Jimmy Dale Barton and...
Joe Bob Upton
Mar 16, 2026
Joe Bob Upton, 75, of London, AR, passed away March 16,2026 at his home. He was born July 1, 1950 in De Queen, Arkansas, to Andrew and Ruby "Bragg" Upton.
He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy L. Upton and their dogs Duke & Zoey. His children; Randy (Frankie) Upton, De Queen, AR, Brian (Terry) Harrison of Colorado, Ricky (Casey)...
"Meme" Betty Louise Kamen
Mar 14, 2026
“Meme” Betty L. Kamen, 88 of Russellville, passed from this life Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was Born January 27, 1938, in Hobart Mills, California to the late Thomas Ernest and Elsie Marie (Nelson) Craig. Meme was an avid grandmother and great grandmother, who was known for her cooking and decorating skills. She was preceded in death by her first...
Marion Cooper
Mar 11, 2026
Marion Cooper age 81, of, Arkansas, peacefully passed on March 11, 2026, Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, Arkansas. Born on August 4, 1944 in Sparkman, Arkansas, she the beloved daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Tuberville) Stevens.
Marion was preceded in death her husband, Paul Cooper; her son, William Paul Cooper; two grandsons, David Owens and Terry "Bub" Cooper; and one...
William "Bill" Bennett, Sr.
Mar 10, 2026
William "Bill" Floyd Bennett, Sr, 89 of Knoxville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was born November 11, 1936 in Van Buren, to Leo and Norma Gooding Bennett. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles Bennett, Bob Bennett; sisters, Susi Green and sister-in-law, Lynda Bennett.
He was a devoted man of God whose life was defined...
Robert "Wayne" Cheak
Mar 1, 2026
Robert “Wayne” Cheak, 62 of Russellville, passed from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Russellville. Wayne was born May 2, 1963, in Longview, Texas, to Margie Ruth (Cates) Cheak. He was a rabid football fan and an All-Conference player, he was known for his work ethic and dedication to excellence in everything he did; his baking skills, love...
Roger Keith Dalton
Feb 25, 2026
Roger Keith Dalton 62, of Atkins, passed on February 25, 2026 at his home.
Born in Casa Grande, Arizona on July 7, 1963, to Jackie Dalton and Virginia Hambrick Dalton.
All services for Keith are private with family at a later date.
Cremation arrangements are under the careful watch of Russellville Family Funeral.
Mark Quintin Sundberg
Feb 22, 2026
Mark Quintin Sundberg, 65 of Russellville, AR., passed away after a short illness; February 22, 2026. Mark was born February 29, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Mr. Kenneth and Gwendolyn Sundberg. Mark worked with his brothers Marlin and Greg in Sundberg Construction for 11 years, he then worked in the glass industry until his retirement and move to...
Clinton Lane Herdman
Feb 19, 2026
Clinton Lane Herdman, 70 of Dover, passed from this life Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Little Rock. He was born October 7, 1955, in Onslow, North Carolina to Mr. Lester Lane and Mary Margaret (Iser) Herdman. Clinton was avid carpenter who loved to fish and spend time with his family specifically his grandchildren. Mr. Herdman is preceded in death by...
Pamela J. Dalton
Feb 18, 2026
Pamela Dalton, 67, of Atkins, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on January 29, 1959, in Louisiana, Pamela was predeceased by her parents, Dennis and Minerva Chelette.
Pamela was a devoted wife to her husband, Keith Dalton, and a loving mother to her sons, Michael Shumake and his wife Paula, and Allen Shumake. She...
Lorene Standridge
Feb 15, 2026
Lorene Mae Hogan-Standridge, 90 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born June 11, 1935 in Tag, Arkansas to James Allen Hogan and Drucie Lavena Archer Hogan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Standridge; Brothers, Delmar Hogan & Oral Hogan; sister, Bernice Baker; Grandson, Justin Waterman; Great Grandson, Kendall Waterman; Father of her...
Elsie Churchill
Feb 15, 2026
Elsie Irean Pellham Churchill, 94 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at St Mary's in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born February 10, 1932 in Holman to Charles and Minnie Pellham.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Churchill; parents; 3 brothers, Oscar Pellham, Elmer Pellham, Delbert Pellham and their wives.
She is survived by her three sons,...
Kevin Standridge
Feb 12, 2026
Kevin E. Standridge, age 54, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born on January 20, 1972, in Russellville, he was the beloved son of Clinton Standridge and Helen Pitts Standridge.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Allen Standridge March 28, 2010.
Kevin is survived by...
John "Jack" Warndof
Feb 7, 2026
John “Jack” Warndof, 82 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born September 8, 1943 in Pennsylvania to Mary Carruthers and Charles Warndof, Sr. He shortly thereafter moved to and was raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi then later Russellville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Vhes Warndof, sister Beth Krueger, brothers Joseph Warndof...
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...
