Obituaries

James "Sonny" Sumers

James "Sonny" Sumers

Oct 23, 2024

James "Sonny" Sumers, 65 of Pottsvillle, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born January 19, 1959 in Ben Hur, Arkansas to Joe and Christine Sumers. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lisa Michelle Sumers; sister, Tressie Ault and brother, Tommy Sumers. 

He is survived by his Fiancee, Tammy Brown; son, Dylan & Lauren Sumers; five grandchildren,...

H Dale Parks

H Dale Parks

Oct 21, 2024

H. Dale Parks, 74 of Dardanelle, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born September 18, 1950 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Buck Parks and Hilda Schroeder Parks. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Casey Parks.

He was a 1968 graduate of Northside High School in Ft. Smith,...

Hans "Aki" Shelton

Hans "Aki" Shelton

Oct 21, 2024

Hans "Aki" Joachim Shelton, 64 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at St. Vincent in Little Rock. He was born April 3, 1960 in Landstuhl, Germany to George and Christel Shelton. 

Hans was known for his strong will, unwavering determination, love and support for his family and community, and loving grandfather "Dubby" to his grandchildren. Along with his...

Dalton Price

Dalton Price

Oct 19, 2024

James Dalton Price, 31, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2024. He was born on January 25, 1993, in Russellville to Steven Davis and Lacresia Davis.

James is lovingly remembered by his parents, Steven and Lacresia; his brother, David Davis; and his grandparents, Harry and Paulette Jennen, Joann and Larry Davis. He was also cherished...

Patsy Gail May Garrigus

Patsy Gail May Garrigus

Oct 12, 2024

Patsy Gail May Garrigus, 64 of Russellville, went to her heavenly home, Saturday, October 12, 2024. She was born November 16, 1959 in Morrilton, Arkansas to William H. "Doe" and Annie Lee Pope May. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sisters, Linda and Glenda; grandparents; brother-in-law, Jim Parker, sister-in-law, Brenda May.

Pat had a serving heart. She worked...

Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson

Oct 11, 2024

Carol Joy Johnson made heaven a little brighter when she joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 11, 2024. Born on November 18, 1934 in Webb, Mississippi to Ebbie and Myrtle Tapley. The family relocated to Pasadena, Texas where she attended Pasadena High School. Carol married James (Jimmy) Elmo Johnson in 1955 and enjoyed 54 years together until...

Brenda Duffy

Brenda Duffy

Oct 5, 2024

Brenda C. Duffy, age 75, of Russellville, died October 5, 2024, at her home. She was born June 8, 1949, in Russellville to James Burtrand and Mary Helen Jennen Campbell. 

After graduating Russellville High school, she moved to California, where she met her husband, Douglas Duffy. They were married in 1969 in Las Vegas. She went to college and received her...

Floyd Hughes

Floyd Hughes

Oct 5, 2024

Floyd Hayes Hughes of Russellville passed away October 5th, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

Floyd was born 10/31/1954 to Joe and Emma Hughes of Pope County. Floyd was the second youngest of 7 children. 

On April 9th, 1978, he married the love of his life, Mary Louise Royer. Floyd and Mary had 5 children. 

Floyd is preceded in death by two brothers, one...

Sheila Rose Hughes

Sheila Rose Hughes

Oct 3, 2024

Sheila Rose Hughes of Fort Campbell, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born April 9, 2024 to Bobby and Luana Hughes. 

She was preceded in passing by brother, Karson Hughes and aunt, Sheila Hughes.

She is survived by her parents; two brothers, Kolton Hughes, Keegan Hughes; two sisters, Lily Hampton, Alyssa Steinbach; grandparents, Anita Wilkinson &...

Lynda Marie Keathley

Lynda Marie Keathley

Sep 27, 2024

Lynda Marie Keathley, entered into life, April 3, 1961, the daughter of Benjamin C. Keathley Jr. and Lucy Keathley and William C. Asher Jr. She departed this life, Friday, September 27, 2024. She was a graduate of Conway High School. She relocated from California as a young teen with her family and moved to Russellville in 2001. Lynda was a...

Gary Wayne McNown

Gary Wayne McNown

Sep 26, 2024

Gary Wayne McNown, born on September 25, 1956, in Paola, Kansas, passed away on September 26, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. 

Gary proudly served his country as a first class airman in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his son, Glenn McNown and daughter-in-law Chasity; daughter, Nikki McNown; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Paula Clyde...

Harold "BILL" Carriker

Harold "BILL" Carriker

Sep 23, 2024

Harold “Bill” Carriker. Mr. Cariker, 86, of Bossier City, LA, passed away on 23 Sep 2024 at 0750 surrounded by his family. He was born 16 Oct 1937 in Charlotte, NC, one of eight children of the late Nollie McCollum Carriker and Carmon Long Carriker. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dean Carriker, four...

Samuel "Sammy" Uchello, Jr.

Samuel "Sammy" Uchello, Jr.

Sep 23, 2024

Samuel “Sammy” Uchello Jr., 78 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Russellville. He was born August 13, 1946 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Samuel Francis Uchello Sr. and Helene Giamfocaro Uchello.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Uchello; one stepdaughter, Katherine and one son in law Jon; cousins Donnie, Mike, Jocelyn and Gwen; numerous other extended family...

Laurie West

Laurie West

Sep 11, 2024

Laurie Ann West, 54, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born March 6, 1970 in Sikeston, Missouri to Larry Boley and Sheila Brown. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila Brown; her sister, Amberly Boley; her grandfather, Lawrence Boley; her grandparents, Ray and Susie...

Caffie "Cathy" C. Allen

Caffie "Cathy" C. Allen

Sep 8, 2024

Caffie “Cathy” C. Allen, 71, of Dover, Arkansas, died peacefully on Sunday Sept. 8, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on Aug. 19, 1953, in Dover, Arkansas, to Burl and Edith Mae McMinn Allen. A devoted homemaker, Cathy cherished her roles as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. 

Family was the center of Cathy’s life....

DeAnna S. Gallagher

DeAnna S. Gallagher

Sep 8, 2024

DeAnna S. Gallagher passed away Sunday evening September 8, 2024 at her home in Augsburg. She went to be with her Lord and Savior with her husband John and friends Joe and Jan Grant near her.

She was born August 28th 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas but most of her early years were in Hot Springs.

She is survived by her husband...

Roy Yeager

Roy Yeager

Sep 5, 2024

Roy Yeager, aged 88, of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away on September 5, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 27, 1935, in Iowa to Don Yeager and Mabel Orr. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Gretchen and Donna Yeager and one infant brother.

Roy was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church, retired...

Jason Randall Teeter

Jason Randall Teeter

Aug 29, 2024

Jason Randall Teeter, 46 of Dover, Arkansas, left this earth to join his heavenly family, Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born June 17, 1978 in Russellville, Arkansas to Randall and Jean Barber Teeter. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, cousins, Brad Teeter, Aubrey Chisum and brother-in-law, Blake Ellis.

Jason loved life! He enjoyed sports during school. In...

Celia Hernandez

Celia Hernandez

Aug 25, 2024

Celia Hernández, de 6 años de Russellville, Arkansas, falleció el domingo 25 de agosto de 2024 en el Childrens Hospital de Little Rock. Nació el 27 de marzo de 2018 en Almoloyo de Alquisiras, México, hija de Wenceslao Flores y Celina Hernández.

Le sobreviven su padre, Wenceslao Flores y su madre Celina Hernández.

7 hermanos: David Flores, Jessie Flores, Frank Flores, Gerardo...

Frankie Smith

Frankie Smith

Aug 24, 2024

Frankie Leon Smith, age 56, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, August 24,2024. He was born on March 3, 1968, in Poteau, Oklahoma, to Zenas Smith Sr. and Nellene Smith.

Frankie was preceded in death by his father, his mother Nellene Smith, Chester Harold Haney; two beloved children, Grace and Shawntele; and his sister, Ruth Ann Johnson.

Known for his passion...

Subscribe

Get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Griefsteps

365 Days of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.