Obituaries
Jo Chambers
Dec 24, 2023
Jo Ann Chambers, 77, born November 17, 1946, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Berryville, Arkansas after a long illness. She was the daughter of Omer Lee and Irena Chambers of London, Arkansas.
She attended local school In London, Arkansas and attended Russellville Senior High School in Russellville, Arkansas. She was the youngest of seven siblings. She...
Carlea Maunz
Dec 17, 2023
Carlea I. Maunz, a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on December 17, 2023, at the age of 48. She was born on March 11, 1975, in Russellville, Arkansas, to her loving parents Richard and Denise Hon. Carlea had a heart that overflowed with kindness and generosity. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and would give the shirt...
Junior Standridge
Dec 11, 2023
Ervin Junior Standridge, aged 59, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his residence in Dover.
Junior was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Evelyn Standridge; his wife Brenda Standridge; his grandson Easton Cole Bring; his granddaughter Madelyn Alyse Standridge; his brother Paul Standridge; and his sisters Shirley Freeman and Ruth Hudspeth.
Junior...
Erland Henry Baesler
Dec 11, 2023
Erland (Earl) Henry Baesler, 88 of Russellville, Arkansas, was called to be with his eternal father on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Earl was born the youngest of four children in the small town of Hebron, North Dakota on June 15, 1935 of Russian-German parents, Gottfried and Pauline Baesler. Earl was an independent youngster growing up, hunting and fishing in the...
Everett Smith
Dec 11, 2023
“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” - The Sandlot
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a legend. Everett David Smith passed from this life on December 11, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones, a diet coke, and the echoes of a Dallas Cowboys win.
All legends have an origin story and Everett was...
Marlene Dalton-Ridder
Dec 10, 2023
Marlene Laverne Dalton Ridder, aged 92, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Paris Health and Rehab in Paris, Arkansas. She was born on May 13, 1931 in Los Angeles, California to the late Delbert and Gertrude Alumbaugh.
Marlene is lovingly remembered by her husband, John H. Ridder, and leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished...
Barry Ashley Ross
Dec 7, 2023
Barry Ashley Ross, 49 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born March 21, 1974 in Sioux City, Iowa to Gaylon Ross and Larry Stewart. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents; William and Margaret Ross, Harry Stewart and Irene Potter.
Barry loved to go junking. He was very resourceful and would sell...
Gloria Ticas
Dec 4, 2023
In loving memory of Gloria Ticas, a beloved member of the Russellville, Arkansas community. Gloria peacefully passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 97, surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her own home.
Gloria was born on May 5, 1926 in El Salvador to Romeo Lopez and Gloria Lopez Ticas. Growing up, she...
Richard L "Bud" Ridings
Nov 28, 2023
Richard L. "Bud" Ridings Jr., aged 60, of London, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born on November 2, 1963 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Richard L. Ridings Sr. and Mildred Ridings.Richard had a passion for riding motorcycles and cherished the freedom and thrill it brought him....
Jason "Redbone" Millsaps
Nov 26, 2023
Jason Ray Millsaps "Redbone", 52 of Appleton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was born July 6, 1971 in Kocomo, Indiana to Leamon Millsaps and Rita Godfrey Millsaps.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Leamon Millsaps and nephew, Tyrel Fox.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Millsaps; two sisters, Stacy and Kim; two nephews, Sam...
Darrell Webb
Nov 18, 2023
Darrell Webb, 68 of Dover, Arkansas, made his heavenly flight, Saturday, November 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 7, 1955 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Remington Thomas Webb and Theresa Ardelle Parrish. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Darrell enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and working in the yard. He loved karaoke...
Joseph Kraus
Nov 11, 2023
Joseph E. Kraus aged 62 of Clarksville, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at St. Vincent in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on April 19, 1961, in Decatur, Alabama to the late Robert Lee Kraus and Sylvia Sexton. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents as well as his two brothers, Mike Kraus...
Carmel Crisp
Nov 10, 2023
Carmel Christopher Crisp, 87 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born January 28, 1936 in Stecoah, North Carolina to Roosevelt and Cordelia Crisp.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Jeffrey Crisp.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Martha "Polly" Crisp; two children, Michael Crisp, Freda Smith; grandchildren,...
Vernon Dean White
Nov 8, 2023
Vernon Dean White, 81 of London, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born March 1, 1942 in Pope County, Arkansas to Fred Jasper White and Icie Malinda Vinson. He was preceded in death by parents; his loving wife, Sharon Johnson White; two brothers, Claude White and Marvin White.
Vernon was very much into antique automobiles. He was...
Devin Lee Blevins
Nov 7, 2023
Devin Lee Blevins, 28 of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. He was born December 8, 1994 in Harrison, Arkansas to David Blevins and Patricia Qualls. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Clovis Qualls and Leo Blevins.
He is survived by parents, David and Patrica Blevins of Dover, two sisters, Lacey Thomas & Joshua of Alma,...
Sandi Mitchell
Nov 7, 2023
Sandra "Sandi" Lea Mitchell, 55 of Pottsville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in London, Arkansas. She was born November 21, 1967 in Port Hueneme, California to George Henry and Syliva Gene Dennis Sanborn.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia Sanborn.
She is survived by the love of her life, Ron Battershell; two sons, Lawrence Sanborn...
Finus "Allen" Strickland
Nov 7, 2023
Finus "Allen" Strickland, 48 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Stella Manor in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born July 14, 1975 in La Grange, Texas to Lewis Strickland and Teresa Pruitt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; grandson, Hunter Jay Davis; father-in-law, John Campbell and brother-in-law, John Campbell II.
He is survived by...
Mary Kennedy
Nov 6, 2023
Mary Frances Kennedy, 87 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Dover, Arkansas. She was born August 3, 1936 in Magnolia, Arkansas to Max Fess and Ruby Sanders Fess.
She is survived by her Husband, Earl G Kennedy and others.
Obituary and online guestbook are available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com .
Harold Gene Lott
Nov 5, 2023
Harold Gene Lott, 71 of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born October 9, 1952 in Granite City, Illinois to Charles Lott and Edith Wyles. He was preceded in death by parents; two brothers, Lonnie Lott and Darrel Lott.
Harold proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He loved to swim, being outside, watching TV...
Grace Mannning Gay
Nov 4, 2023
Grace Manning Gay, 82, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Novemebr 4, 2023, 2023. She was born in Humble, Texas to Ralph Albert Manning Sr. and Grace Ophelia George Mannning.Grace was a loving wife to her late husband Chester Paul Gay and a devoted mother to her four sons: Larry, Jeffery, Darrin, and Gregory.
She is...
