Obituaries
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,...
Michael Anthony Proctor, Sr.
Jul 12, 2023
Michael Anthony Proctor, 77, of South Gate, California, formerly of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away, July 12, 2023. He was born April 26, 1946, to Raymond Lee and Delena Inez Proctor. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Proctor and brother, Delbert Proctor. Michael was an auto mechanic for 60 years. He moved to California in 1967. He loved his family...
Shannon Jordan
Jul 11, 2023
Shannon Lee Jordan, 51 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Conway, Arkansas. He was born February 14, 1972 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to Gary Jordan and Kay Rackley Jordan. He was preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by his father Gary Jordan of Hector; one brother Wesley Jordan and wife Chanda of Russellville;...
Harry G Foster
Jul 6, 2023
Harry G. Foster, 90 of Russellville, AR passed away at home the morning of July 6, 2023. Harry was born on January 13, 1933 in Spearsville, LA to his parents, William Crawford Foster and Rosa Lee Barron Foster and grew up in the town. He served in the Navy during the Korean War after graduating from high school and after four...
Debra Varner
Jul 3, 2023
Debra Sue Johnson Varner passed away on July 3, 2023. Debra was born December 24, 1959, to James Johnson and the late Wanda Sue Johnson. She was preceded in death by her mother and her daughter, Delisha Criswell.
She was a faithful member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where she served as an usher and sang in the choir....
Ronald Lee Talkington
Jul 3, 2023
Ronald Lee Talkington, 76 of Russellville, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born August 9, 1946 in Hector, Arkansas to Manning Talkington and Veda Allison. Talkington. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Patrice Talkington, son, Mark Talkington, grandson Caleb Talkington.
He is survived by his two sons, Kevin Talkington and wife Alice of Hector, Matt...
Randy "Red" White
Jul 2, 2023
Randy "Red" White, 62 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his home. He was born July 10, 1960 in Russellville, to Cathryn Evelyn White. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cathryn and Earl Hull; grandparents, Roy and Kathrina White and two uncles, Terry and Lee Roy White.
Randy retired from the Arkansas State Highway...
