Obituaries
Helen Jeanine Morgan
Jul 6, 2017
Rev. Helen Jeanine Morgan, 82, of Russellville, went home to be with her Lord, July 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rev. Billy Morgan; son, Donny Ray Morgan; sister, Edna Radke. She is survived by her grandson, Brendon Morgan; nieces, Jan Townshend and husband Will; Jackie Underhill and husband Keith; nephew, Andy Radke, several...
Glenna McCurrie Shoop
Jun 7, 2017
Glenna A. McCurrie Shoop, 82, of Russellville, passed away June 7, 2017 at her home. She was born January 8, 1935 in Gumlog, AR to Elggy McCurrie and Lily Duvall McCurrie. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand mother. She was also well known in the Friendship Community. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Odell...
Wenona Whitlock
Jun 5, 2017
Wenona Whitlock 81, of Russellville, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21, 1936, in Piggott, AR, to C.W. Bailey and Dora (Gregory) Bailey. She is preceded in death by her parents; one child; three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her loving...
Pearl Bottoms
Jun 4, 2017
Pearl Bottoms, 97, of Russellville, passed away, Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Stella Manor Nursing Center. She was born June 8, 1919 in Kiowa, OK to Alvin & Lilly Mae (Ray) Murphree. She is preceded in death by her husband, Buck Bottoms; two sons, Mickey Bottoms, Michael Bottoms. She is survived by her son, Rock Bottoms & wife Gail, Russellville;...
Hilda Faye Greer
May 24, 2017
Hilda Faye Greer, 69, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at her home in Russellville AR. She was born August 18th 1947 in Litroe, Louisiana to Edward Langston and Ruth Langston. She is preceded in death by her parents and her grandparents, Leo Telles SR. and Leola Price Telles. She is survived by her two children, Kevin...
Vera Michaelis
May 23, 2017
Vera Fay Michaelis was born in Tilly, AR, in 1931. She went to heaven on May 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Max Michaelis, her daughter, Vicki Collins and granddaughter, Brittany Benov. She is survived by her son, Michael David Michaelis; daughter, Kathy Benov, as well as grandchildren, Jason Benov, Brandon Collins, Jarett...
Dulcia M. Steele Smith
May 19, 2017
Dulcia M. Steele Smith, 96, passed away from this life on May 19, 2017 in Russellville. She was born on August 12, 1920 in Mississippi County, to John and Della Steele. Dulcia was the fifth of eight children. Among the many jobs she held in her life, perhaps Dulcia's most important job was that of being a teacher. Though she...
John Vernon Rowe Jr.
May 18, 2017
ARMY SSGT (RETIRED) JOHN VERNON ROWE JR., 46, OF DEER LODGE, TN, WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD TRAGICALLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ON MAY 18TH, 2017. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FATHER, JOHN VERNON ROWE SR., BROTHERS, EDWARD WELLS AND CARL SWIGER, AND BABY BOY ROWE AND TWO BABY GIRLS ROWE. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS LOVING WIFE,...
Billy Muncy
May 15, 2017
Billy Muncy, 73, of Russellville, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2017, at his home. He was born October 5, 1943, Tilly, AR to Arthur Muncy and Alta Casto Muncy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy and his father. He is survived by his mother, Alta Muncy, Russellville; two children, Billy Muncy, Lowell, Jimmy Muncy, Russellville; 7 Grandchildren,...
Dorothy Mason
May 2, 2017
Dorothy Mason, 66 of Dover, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her home. She was born August 11, 1950 in Morrilton to Jessie Smith and Mary Overton. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, JM Smith. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Orville Mason; three children, Brian Mason, Jessica Benov, Justin Mason...
Bobby Ray Stanton
May 1, 2017
Bobby Ray Stanton, 73, of Center Valley, went to be with his Lord, Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1943 in Russellville to James Otto Stanton and Ella Amanda Lay. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Larry Don Stanton. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Goldie Duvall
Apr 28, 2017
Goldie Duvall, 90, of Russellville, passed away, Friday, April 28, 2017. She was born August 25, 1926, in Atkins, to Mose and Nellie Coffman Hodge. She is preceded in death by her husband, Voyd Duvall; two sons, Harrell Duvall, Darrell Duvall; three sisters, Floy Fisher, Zadie Gray, Minnie Ussery; brother, Calvin Hodge. She is survived by two sons, Floyd Duvall,...
Oliver Melvin Vinson
Apr 15, 2017
Oliver Melvin Vinson, 85, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. He was born in Pope County, September 1, 1931, raised in the Carden Bottom community of Yell County. Melvin was a photographer in the US Air Force. He worked in maintenance for ConAgra , retiring after 26 years. He was...
Kenneth Northcott
Apr 5, 2017
Ken Northcott, 63, of Russellville, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was born August 6, 1953 in St Louis, Mo to Cyril Northcott and Mary Yerber Northcott. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; step-grandson, Nathanial James Castro. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Northcott; 2 daughters, Stephanie Matthews & Jason;...
Mattie Payne
Apr 3, 2017
Mattie Payne, 90, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born November 29, 1926, in Carden Bottom, AR to James Edgar Abston and Effie King Abston. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Grace Abston Hart; brother, Cleo Abston; three nephews, Terry Bennett , Phillip Newport and Danny...
Effa Mott
Apr 3, 2017
Effa Lee Mott, 62, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 3rd, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 12, 1955 in Liberty, Texas to Lee Edward Mott Sr. and Opal Mae Fregia. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joyce Terrell. She is survived by her loving husband of 32...
Lillie Frances Rauchwerger
Mar 29, 2017
Lillie Frances “Dot†Hall-Rauchwerger, 98, of Tulsa, OK, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Legacy Heights Nursing & Rehab. She was born Sept 24, 1918, in West Plains Missouri, to Arthur & Kathryn (Reader) Hutchinson. She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Winston Hall and her second husband, Eddie Rauchwerger; two brothers and two sisters. She...
Linda Kay Tucker Jackson
Mar 24, 2017
Linda Kay Tucker Jackson, 64, of Russellville, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Stella Manor nursing home. She was born November 7, 1952, in Russellville, AR to Woodrow S. Tucker and Nova Joyce Riley Tucker. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her two children, Donnie Dunlap and Ashley of Russellville and Daniel Dunlap...
Ronald Dean Esserman
Mar 17, 2017
Ronald Dean Esserman, age 42, of Dover, passed to the Lord, Friday, March 17, 2017. He was born November 26, 1974, In Dardanelle, the son of Ronald Leslie and Wandalene (Deceased) Esserman. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his children, Bryce and Brinkley Esserman, Franklin, Tn And Justin Esserman Dover, Ar; Father & Stepmother,...
Rebecca Rose
Mar 14, 2017
Rebecca Rose, 72, of Lamar, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She was born May 7 1944, in Smithfield, West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey & Edna Utt; her husband, Ronald Rose; grandson, Jeremiah Rose; two brothers, Irving Higgins, Bud Higgins. She is survived by her two children, Jodie Rose and Andrew Rose; four...
