Obituaries
Flora New
Aug 30, 2023
Flora S New, 92 of Pearl, Mississippi, previously of Russellville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born February 21, 1931 in Russellville, Arkansas to Fred and Minnie Harris Standridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John New; grandson, Kiley Treadway; son-in-law, Daniel Lucero; siblings, Wayne Standridge, Maxine Mansell, Franklin "Sonny" Standridge, Judy Thompson; nephew,...
Shirley Johnson
Aug 29, 2023
Shirley Ann Johnson, 87 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born February 14, 1936 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Ivere Erickson and Ann Demming She was preceded in death by parents; grandson, Ronnie Hutson.
She is survived by her children, Doug Jones of Russellville, Brad Jones of Howard, Kansas, Bruce Jones & wife Cindy of...
Jerry Teter
Aug 29, 2023
Jerry Teter, 74 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at his home, with his loving wife by his side. He was born November 8, 1948 in Protection, Kansas to Gerald D. and Roberta Alice McCorkle Teter. He was preceded in death by parents.
Jerry proudly served in the US. Navy, during Vietnam. He retired from...
Alma Lee Burchett
Aug 27, 2023
Alma Lee Burchett, 86 of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 in Palm City, Florida. She was born September 18, 1936 in Gideon, Missouri to Claude Jones and Alma Haycraft Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Cloy Burchett, son Steve Burchett; four brothers, Charles "Ernie" Jones, James Edward Jones, Billy Gene Jones and Floyd...
Michael Day Lewis
Aug 25, 2023
Michael Day Lewis, 76 of Russellville, Arkansas, went to his heavenly home, Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born October 25, 1946 in Lynnwood, California to Bill and Thelma Jones Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Catherine Cline Lewis and brother, Billy Lewis.
Mike proudly served in the US Army, during Vietnam. He loved...
Robert "Hammer" Ridgley
Aug 20, 2023
Bob "Hammer" Ridgley, 69 years on this planet, departed this life, Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born September 15, 1953 in Russellville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Holla Rosetta Prischelle; father, Vernal Leroy Ridgley and beloved baby sister, Nevonne Ridgley and beloved grandparents, Sally and Daniel Gadberry.
He is survived by his son, Jason Ridgley...
Stella Carolyn Wood
Aug 8, 2023
Stella Carolyn Wood, 76 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born May 17, 1947 in Peach Orchard, Missouri to James Riley Williams and Mable Pauline (Stella)Reese Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Michael James Williams ; nephew Michael Williams II.
She was a member of Grace Fellowship....
Sandra Kaye Sotomayor
Aug 4, 2023
Sandra Kaye Sotomayor, 76 of Russellville, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born July 19, 1947 in New Hope, Arkansas to the late Stanley Guy Batchelor and Edna Mae Hutson Baishop.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Alfonso Richard Sotomayor Sr.; sister,...
Shawndell Ronel Pemberton
Aug 4, 2023
Shawndell Ronel Pemberton, 53 of Russellville, Arkansas, gained her wings, Friday, August 4, 2023 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born October 31, 1969 in Newport Beach, California to Gene Arthur Fitch and Carol Ann Guest Fitch.
She was preceded in death by her dad; niece, Micki Gomez; her grandparents, Arnold and Mary Fitch and Leonard and...
Robert Lee Sims Jr.
Aug 1, 2023
Robert Lee Sims Jr., 70 of London, Arkansas left his earth on August 1, 2023 at his farm in Dover, Arkansas. He was born in Russellville, Arkansas to Robert Lee Sims Sr. and Ruby Gertrude Sims on April 27, 1953.
Robert loved his family and church family tremendously. You could always find him hauling grandkids around. He said he...
Leland Richard Kristie
Jul 31, 2023
Leland Richard Kristie, 9 of Clarksville, Arkansas, went to his heavenly home, Monday, July 31, 2023.. He was born February 10, 2014 in San Diego, California to Matthew Allen Kristie and Honor Alice Hansen Kristie . He was preceded in death by his great grandparents.
Leland loved being outdoors. He was an avid dirt bike rider, could fish with the best...
Kathy Duvall
Jul 29, 2023
Kathy Duvall, 72 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 12, 1950 in England, Arkansas to Frank Barnes and Hazel Morris Barnes. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clifford Duvall; her parents; granddaughter, Courtney Duvall; two brothers and two sisters, Bud Barnes, Nancy...
John "JC" F Corethers
Jul 25, 2023
John F. Corethers Jr., “JC” to his friends and family, left this life on July 25, 2023 for his next big adventure.“He was a picker, a grinner, a lover and a sinner,” - he marched to his own drum.“He was a joker, a smoker, and a midnight toker.” - he lived hard and loved unconditionally!JC always said he had lived...
Jesus Morales
Jul 23, 2023
Jesus Morales, 45 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at St Mary's Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born August 13, 1977 in Penjamo GTO, Mexico to Bernardino Morales and Teresa Arelleno. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Juana Alvarado, Juan Carlos Morales, Luis Morales, Sofia Morales, Reynaldo Morales, Jose Morales, Javier...
Evalene McGuire
Jul 22, 2023
Evalene McGuire, 87 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Legacy Heights Nursing & Rehab Facility. She was born September 8, 1935 in Oark, Arkansas to Solomon Earl Skaggs and Lavern Coslett Skaggs. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons Ricky McGuire and Tim McGuire; siblings, Darrell Skaggs, Joyce Hastings, Earl ‘Tub’ Skaggs and Alice...
Kathy Ann Meadows
Jul 21, 2023
Kathy Dornan Meadows, 65 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. She was born February 27, 1958 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Elmer Eugene Dornan and Evelyn Marie Owens Dornan. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Honeycutt, sister, Wilma Taylor.
She is survived by her son, David Meadows and Tiffany; grandchildren, Ethan Meadows and Ivy...
Katrina Ann (Gunter)Rodriguez
Jul 20, 2023
Katrina Ann (Gunter) Rodriguez, 31 of Russellville, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home. She was born November 14, 1991 in Russellville, to Harry and Kathleen (Whitehead) Gunter. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, SFC Odell and Wanda Gunter; maternal grandparents, William and Eleanor Whitehead; uncle, Billy Whitehead, aunt, Sharon Whitehead;...
Jan Schutt
Jul 20, 2023
Jan E. Schutt, 80 of Atkins, AR passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born February 21, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Don and Vicky Schutt.
He was raised in Granite Falls, Minnesota, and worked at Plews Manufacturing before moving to Russellville, AR to work for his dad at...
Earl Edward Trimmer, SR
Jul 16, 2023
Earl Edward Trimmer SR, 84 of London, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born May 27, 1939 in York, Pennsylvania to Robert Cletue Trimmer and Rosella Nora Rouscher Trimmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Ann Trimmer; daughter, Deborah Kay Wilkett; great grandson, Chevy Dean Jostmeyer; siblings, Gertrude Beek, Betty Courtwright, Rose Mig,...
Robert "Bob" Battershell
Jul 15, 2023
Robert "Bob" Battershell, 89 of London, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 15, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born September 9, 1933 in Lyons, Kansas to John and Freda Roe Battershell. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn Battershell; his daughter,...
