Obituaries
Dennis Nordin
May 20, 2025
Dennis Ray Nordin, 73 of Russellville, Arkansas, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, May 20, 2025. He was born November 3, 1951 in Whittier, California to Harold and Jennie Nordin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Paula Woodard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Thelma Nordin; son, Doug & Crystal Nordin; four grandchildren, Tessa...
Donald Lee McCain
May 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Lee McCain, 78, of Russellville, Arkansas, who left us peacefully at his home on May 18, 2025. Born on July 8, 1946, in Manilla, Arkansas, Donald was the beloved son of Ed McCain and Nova Mae McCain.
Donald cherished his family, leaving behind his devoted wife, Jamie McCain, and...
Bruce Trefney
May 17, 2025
Bruce Trefney, 69 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was born April 8, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio to John Trefney and Elizabeth Palagyi. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Norman Higgins, nephew, Ken Albert.
Bruce had been an executive chef for over 40 years, working at Lake Point Conference Center for over 15...
Austin Hayes Salazar
May 16, 2025
Austin Hayes Salazar, 27 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born December 15, 1997 in Morrilton, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his grandma, Barbara Ann Hayes.
He is survived by his parents, Stacey and Manuel Salazar; three children, Mason James Tillery-Salazar, Mia Jade Salazar, Zayden Hayes Salazar, siblings, Marlanna Hayeslyn Salazar, Isiah Abry Salazar,...
Lizz George
May 11, 2025
Lizz George, 62 of Dover, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at her home. She was born February 6, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father, James Leon Standridge and her daughter, Courtney George.
She is survived by her two sons, James Standridge and Veronica; Jacob George and Violet; grandchildren, Isabella Standridge, Anthony Sellers, Jasmine...
Daphne Diane Chavez
May 3, 2025
Daphne Diane Chavez, 59 of Russellville, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home, Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born January 2, 1966 in Corsicana, Texas to Lee Edward Gray, Sr and Erma Louise Simmons Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Robbie Diane Chavez; twin grandsons, Markel and Marcel; three brothers, Johnny Gray, twins Robby and Bobby...
Kyele Jane McKibbin
May 2, 2025
Kyele Jane McKibbin, age 27, of White House, Tennessee, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born December 21, 1998.
Kyele was a loving mother, daughter, sister and granddaughter. She is survived by her two beloved daughters, Melody and Marie; her mother, Rebekah Champion; her father, Tyele McKibbin; her sisters, Kalie McKibbin and Kressa Lapree; her brother, Morgan Champion (along...
Margie Gene Duncan
May 2, 2025
Margie "GG" Duncan, 77 of London, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at her home. She was born June 20, 1947 in Anaheim, California to Willard Gene Hoover and Margie Vern Chadwick Hoover. She as preceded in death by her parents, brother, Willard Hoover, Jr.; husband, William "Bill" Duncan.
Margie, affectionately known as GG, loved her family and grandchildren with...
Merlin Don Ratliff
May 1, 2025
Merlin Don Ratliff passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in his home in Russellville, Arkansas.
Don was born on August 21, 1945, to the late Anderson “Allen” Ratliff and Mabel Lorene Terry in Rotan, Texas. He was the youngest of five children, who all preceded him in death.
After graduating from Eastland High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine...
Roy Hughes
Apr 23, 2025
Roy Dale Hughes, 66 of London, went to his eternal home Wednesday, April 23, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 11 ,1958 in Russellville, Arkansas to Hubert Carl Hughes and Thelma Jane Standridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, “Carl” and “Jane” Hughes.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Belinda Phillips; three children, Ronnie...
Jerry Titsworth
Apr 23, 2025
Jerry B. Titsworth, 58 of Mt. George, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, April 23, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 24, 1966 in Russellville, Arkansas to Gerald and Mary Jane Titsworth.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Jane Titsworth and 8 angel grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Amy McClintock...
Tammy Caddo
Apr 18, 2025
Tammy Caddo, 52 of Russellville, Arkansas, was received into the arms of Jesus, Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born March 30, 1973 in Michigan City, Indiana to Kenneth Bonee and Ola Davis Bonee. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica; grandparents, Dellie and Roland Davis, Prim and Frances Bonee; aunts and uncles, Luxtille Davis, Donald Davis, Audrey...
Jerry Wayne "Bubba" Childress, Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
Jerry Wayne Childress Jr, "Bubba", 53 of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his home. He was born March 23, 1972 in Russellville, Arkansas to Jerry Wayne Childress Sr and Patricia Bartlett Childress. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Wayne "Trey" Childress, III, grandparents, Charles and Wilma Childress and Paul and Flonnie Bartlett
He is...
Carlos William "Bill" Vernon
Apr 14, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Carlos William "Bill" Vernon, who left this world on Monday, April 14, 2025, in the comfort of his Russellville home, surrounded by those who loved him most.
Bill was born on July 19, 1954, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to William Carlos Vernon and Violet Nell Ledbetter Vernon, who welcomed him into heaven.
A...
Scott Arthur Meadows
Apr 11, 2025
Scott Arthur Meadows, a devoted husband, loving father, and faithful follower of Christ, passed away on April 11th, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on July 5th, 1964, in Russellville, Arkansas. Scott is preceded in death by his dad, W.B Meadows; his mom, Johnnie Laverne Meadows; brothers David, Eddie and Dennis Meadows.
He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength,...
Tate William Foster
Apr 9, 2025
Tate William Foster of Russellville, Arkansas, was received into the arms of Jesus, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born March 21, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Colt Benjamin Foster and Shalyse Nicole Foster.
He is survived by his loving parents, Colt and Shalyse Foster; sister, Rinlee Foster and brother, Wade Foster; grandparents, Shane and Lisa Hughes of Strafford, Missouri,...
Ann Quante Beal
Apr 8, 2025
Ann Quante Beal
“A Georgia Peach and Part Mermaid”
Ann, 77, of Lamar, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, after a courageous 4th fight with cancer and complications from double pneumonia.
Born in Savannah, Georgia, to Laree and Martin Quante, Ann always considered herself a proud Georgia Peach. After high school, she moved to Dallas, Texas, and settled in Garland, where...
James Russell Lewis, III
Apr 4, 2025
James Russell Lewis III, "Bubba", 70 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born March 17, 1955 in Greenville, Mississippi to James Russell Lewis JR and Vena Mae Tubbs Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Kenneth Stocks III.
James “Bubba” spent most of his life working and traveling as a professional chef. His...
Judy Cevene Rogers
Apr 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Judy Cevene Rogers. Judy was born on February 23,1944 and passed away on April 3rd, 2025, in Russellville, AR after declining health from a stroke.
Judy was born in Merkel, TX to A.L Rogers Jr and Elizabeth Cathcart- Rogers and was mother to Roger Farley of Piedmont, OK and Allen Farley...
Melvin "Buddy" Olen Langley
Apr 3, 2025
Melvin Olen Langley (Buddy), 83 of Russellville Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Saint Mary's Hospital. He was born September 20, 1941, in Bearden Arkansas to W.O. and Rebecca Langley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Linda Langley, second wife Mary Langley, mother-in-law Jessie Reed, son-in-law James Reed, stepdaughter Regina Holland, eight siblings.
Buddy's life...
