Obituaries

Mar 11, 2020

Mar 8, 2020

James Michael "Mike" Austin, 45 of Russellville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his home.  He was born June 25, 1974 in Dardanelle, to James Bernell Austin and Mary Louise Brock. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Bernell and Sue Austin; Jim and Flora Brock; step-sister, Bonnie Turner. 

He is survived by his loving mother, Mary...

Mar 5, 2020

Mar 4, 2020

Hannah Danielle Childress Ingold, 26, of Russellville, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, March 4, 2020 while snuggling her babies. She was born January 10, 1994 in Russellville to Mervin "Bubba" Childress Jr. and Angela Webb Ingold.  

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Rev. William Reece Webb, Clyde and Barbara Forehand; grandfathers, Mervin Childress Sr. and...

Mar 1, 2020

Arryonna Marie Romero, 17 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at AR Children's Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She was born September 5, 2002 in Russellville, Arkansas to James Thomas Linzy and Latisha Romero. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Harold Linzy.

She is survived by her mother, Latisha Henson & Joseph, Russellville, father,...

Feb 25, 2020

Reno J. Hughey, 83 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Conway Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 22, 1936 in Seventy Six, Missouri to Abraham and Ruth Rhyne Hughey. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Gladys Ruess, Juliet Hughey, Cleveland Hughey, Patrick Hughey, Enos Hughey.  

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Feb 24, 2020

Katherine Collins Money, 70, of Russellville, passed away, Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born March 20, 1949 in Russellville to Ralph and Evelyn Collins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step dad, Dalford Acton; son, Todd Allen Hudson; grandson, Johnathon Micheal Hudson; step daughter, Kimberly Money; sister, Sharon Spears; brother, Johnny Collins. 

She is survived by...

Feb 24, 2020

Frances "Fran" Chronister-Merryfield, 55 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday,  February 24, 2020. She was born November 8, 1964 in Russellville, to Lemuel Don Chronister and Sharon Shaw.  

Fran always lived life through simple pleasures. She was a beautiful soul who would always go out of her way to make you feel loved, even if you were a stranger....

Feb 18, 2020

Darvin Lee Reno, 66 of Hector, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Russellville.  He was born November 13, 1953 in Evansville, Indiana to Clyde and Mary Louise Humphrey Reno. He was preceded in death by parents.  

He is survived by his siblings,  David & Janis Reno of Hector; Dana John & Sherry Reno...

Feb 12, 2020

Teresa Holbrook, 57 of Moreland, Arkansas, died at her home peacefully, Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  She was born March 27, 1962 in Richmond, California to JT and Margaret Ann Jones Freeman. She was preceded in death by parents.

She is survived by husband of 40 years, Lenny D. Holbrook Jr.; two sons, Michael Holbrook (Mary Holbrook), Johnathan Holbrook (Justin Parmer);...

Feb 6, 2020

John F. Sears, 66 of Atkins, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at John McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. He was born July 27, 1953 in Lawrence, KS to JM (Shelby) and Caroline Mitchell Sears. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Doyle Sears, James Paul Sears.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Sears; three...

Feb 5, 2020

Will Harris, 42 of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home.  He was born November 17, 1977 in Russellville, Arkansas to Jim and Betty Collins Harris.  

He is survived by his son, Ethan Walker, Russellville; daughter, Destiny Richey, Hector; mother, Betty Collins & husband Eugene Spencer, Russellville; father, Jim Harris, Russellville; sister, Samantha Howard & husband,...

Feb 5, 2020

Feb 3, 2020

Maria Elena Sanchez - Razo, 80 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.  She was born August 25, 1939 in Penjamo, Guanajuato, MX to Antonio Sanchez and Maria Guadalupe Razo.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Arcelia Vazquez, Maria Elena Vazquez; grandson, Juan Ledesma; great grandson,...

Feb 1, 2020

Marlena Gayle Fox-Brewer, 64 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her home.  She was born February 21, 1955 in Amarillo, Texas. to Leon Neal and Ruth Maxine Voss.  She was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her husband, Fred Brewer; three children, Nehemiah Randolph Berry, Vincent Dwayne Berry; Nicholas Alexander Berry; four...

Jan 30, 2020

John C. Churchman, 69 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his home. He was born June 19, 1950 in DeQueen, Arkansas to John Edward and Margaret Humphrey Churchman. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Wyles.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Churchman; two daughters, Sarah Jeremiah, Russellville, Ashley Wyles & husband...

Jan 27, 2020

Becky Sue Whitbey, 74, of Russellville passed away, Monday, January 27, 2020, at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 9, 1945 in Dardanelle to Ernest and Mattie Ross Gray. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Charles E. Gray. 

She is survived by two sons, Jason Whitbey & Josh Whitbey of California; grandson, Logan Whitbey;...

Jan 18, 2020

Gerdell Chronister, 90 of Russellville, formerly of the Gravel Hill area, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Russellville.  She was born May 5, 1929 in Dover, Arkansas to James Lossie Martin and Fannie Ethel Vaughan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rayburn Chronister; sister, Lavina Singleton, brother, Buddy Martin, sister, Edna...

Jan 16, 2020

Nelson "Eddie" Drope, 64 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 22, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri to Denver Dawson and Nora Lee Clark. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Denver Dawson; brother, David Williams; grandparents, Nelson and Beulah Williams of Grubbs. 

He is...

Jan 11, 2020

Bobby Lynn Huffman, 62 of Clarksville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Clarksville, Arkansas.  He was born August 26, 1957 in Russellville, Arkansas to Luther Carroll Huffman and Evelyn Olivette Goates. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joseph "Jody" Lynn Huffman.  

He is survived by his loving daughter, Sara Terrell & husband Jerry, Russellville; grandsons,...