Obituaries
Carolyn Gore
Apr 3, 2018
Carolyn Gore, 52, of Russellville, went to be with her heavenly Father, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at her home. She was born October 11, 1965 in Fallon, NV. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her parents, James and Barbara Gore, San Angelo, TX; special friend, Ben Collins; numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and many friends...
Rickey "Rick" Rackley
Mar 30, 2018
Rickey “Rick†Rackley, 52, of Jerusalem, passed away, Friday, March 30, 2018, at UAMS. He was born December 9, 1965, in Little Rock, to Havis Rackley and Charlene Rankin Rackley. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carl Rackley. He is survived by his son, Trent-Lee Rackley, Hattieville, four siblings, Louise Clayton, Jerusalem, David Rackley (Lisa), Atkins,...
Dr. Richard Sidwell Smith
Mar 26, 2018
Dr. Richard Sidwell Smith (“Dickâ€), beloved husband, father, brother, friend and teacher, died on March 26, 2018. A smart, kind and funny man, Dick lived a full and adventurous life, with its share of joys and heartaches. Emeritus Professor of Economics at Arkansas Tech University, he loved his students. Prior to ATU he was a senior international economist for large...
Floyd Randall "Randy" Tackett
Mar 25, 2018
Floyd Randall “Randy†Tackett, 63, of Pottsville, passed away, Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the River Valley Hospice Home. He was born November 15, 1954 in Russellville to Floyd and Viti Lee Hunt Tackett. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Floyd and Viti Tackett, Cabot; brother, Terry Tackett (Karen), Wilmington, NC; sister,...
Shirley Aline Slaughter
Mar 9, 2018
Shirley Aline Slaughter, 70, of Dover, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018, at Atkins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 25, 1947, in Phoenix, AZ to Odell Slaughter and Mittie Cumbie Slaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Sharon Whitehead. She is survived by her sister Sandra Slaughter, Dover; brother, Shannon Slaughter and wife...
Vicki- Jo Marilyn Gallaher
Feb 27, 2018
Vicki-Jo Marilyn Gallaher, 47, of Russellville, passed away, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1970, in Dardanelle, AR to Willes Lee Baxley and Wilma Sue Choate. She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; granddaughter, Ka’Liyah Kae Collins; sister, Lisa Kay Baxley. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Scott Dale Toombs
Feb 24, 2018
Scott Dale Toombs, 61, of Little Rock, AR, passed away peacefully Saturday February 24, 2018, with loved ones by his side. He was born August 27, 1956. He was a veteran of the Navy who enjoyed bowling, fishing, doing jigsaw puzzles and spending time outdoors. He is preceded in death by his father, Dale Toombs; step-father, Sonny Ricks; brother, Glenn...
Bobby Ray Williams
Feb 23, 2018
Bobby Ray Williams, 53, of Russellville, passed away, February 23, 2018 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born November 11, 1964 in Russellville to Alvin Lee Williams and Paulette Huffman Williams. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Paulette Huffman Branch; three sons, Justin Williams, Jason Williams and Jedidiah Williams;one grandson,...
Dean Petriches
Feb 17, 2018
Dean Petriches, 49, of Dover, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born March 20, 1968, in Flint, MI. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his loving wife of eleven years, Dyonis Petriches; parents, Beverly and Gary Schultz, Mel and Sheila Petriches,; four children, Jonathan Russell, Nicholas...
Susan Lee Cotter
Feb 8, 2018
Susan Cotter, 61, of Russellville, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the River Valley Hospice Home. She was born December 9, 1956 in Long Beach, CA to David Camp and Leona Englehart Camp. She is preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Cotter; her parents; brother, Gary Gates. She is survived by four children, Leslie Latham & wife, Sarah,...
Ricky Lynn Shoop
Feb 8, 2018
Ricky Lynn Shoop, 57 of Russellville, passed away, Thursday, February 8, 2018 at River Valley Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1960 in Buckeye, AZ to Derrell Shoop and Glenna McCurrie Shoop. He is preceded in death by his mother; grandparents; great niece, Haley Brooke Crail. He is survived by his father, Derrell Shoop, Russellville; two brothers, Wilford Shoop...
Britni Lippincott
Feb 5, 2018
Britni Disa Lippincott, 33, of Russellville, passed away, Monday, February 5, 2018 at Baptist Health in Little Rock. She was born June 8, 1984 in Tuscon, AZ to Ronald Lippincott and Blythe Baker Lippincott. She is preceded in death by her grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Blythe Lippincott; her son, Braydyn Lippincott; sister, Bridget Lawrence & fiancé Ira;...
Renee Heflin
Feb 5, 2018
Renee Heflin, 61, of Russellville, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born January 29, 1957 in Russellville to Robert Hughes and Frances Tillery Hughes. She is preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Richard Hughes, Jimmy Hughes, Bobby Hughes, Sam Hughes and sister, Louise Motley. She is...
Debra Brown
Feb 1, 2018
Debra 'Debbie' Brown, 64, of Dover, passed away, Thursday, February 1, 2018 at UAMS in Little Rock. She was born January 28, 1954 in Mesa Arizona, to Jessie James Hull and Agnes Robbins Hull. She is preceded in death by parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Lynn Brown; three sons, Darren (Erica) Petite, Allan (April)...
William Joseph Pamplin Sr.
Jan 31, 2018
William Joseph Pamplin, Sr., 39, of Hartman, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 15, 1978, in Monticello, AR to William Henry Pamplin and Wilhemina Hayes Pamplin. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lori Pamplin. He is survived by his wife, Kayleigh Pamplin; seven children,...
Tammy Hubbard
Jan 26, 2018
Tammy Hubbard, 53, of Russellville, passed away, Friday, January 26, 2018 at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born November 23, 1964 in Big Springs, TX to Floyd McCloud and Ruby Ross McCloud. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruby and daughter, Dana Lynn McCloud. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Robert Hubbard of...
Ruby Odis Clark
Jan 20, 2018
Ruby Odis Clark, 73 of Atkins, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 27, 1944 at Etowah, AR, to Robert Monroe Turnbough and Ellar Lee Barnes. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter Clark; granddaughter, Ruby Shanell Harris; 2 sisters, Jewell Clark, Helen Turnbough; 3 brothers,...
Edith Lott
Jan 17, 2018
Edith Susan Lott, 87, of Russellville, passed away, Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was born December 1, 1930 in Mena to Louie Gaylord Wiles and Ruby Benjiman Sanders Wiles. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Lonnie Lott, Darrel Lott; granddaughter, Jessie Lynn Lott; two great-great grandchildren, Jacobi & Precious McCracken; two sisters, Vernice Wilson, Agnes Lott;...
Jerry Jackson
Jan 6, 2018
Jerry Gene Jackson, 76, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018, at his home. He was born July 11, 1941, in Augusta, AR to Calvin and Willene Martin Jackson. He is preceded in death by his parents;son, Linzey Stewart; two brothers, Perry Jackson and Terry Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Tammy (Bagby) Jackson; seven children, Regina Stewart,...
Deon Reed
Jan 2, 2018
Deon Reed, 52, of Atkins, passed away, Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at his home. He was born November 29, 1965 in Russellville to Raymond Reed and Imogene Yarber Reed. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by one brother, Larry Reed, Atkins, two sisters, Connie Green & Ricky, Pottsville, Carol Wygal & Roy, Hector;...
