Obituaries
Larry Harris
Jun 5, 2024
Larry Alan Harris, 81, born November 20,1943 in Childress, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Saint Marys Hospital in Russellville, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Joyce Harris and his wife of 44 years, Karen Sue Harris. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Stacey Harris, Shelley Watson (Tim) and grandchildren, Alison Buss...
James L Keener, Sr.
Jun 4, 2024
James L. Keener Sr, 68 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born January 28, 1956 in Chardon, Ohio to Orlet Jene and Opal Marie Ludwick Keener. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Orlet Jene Keener, Jr. and Jane Marie Aleshire.He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, J.J. Keener and Suzie of...
Randy Lee Teeter
Jun 4, 2024
Randy Lee Teeter "Moreland Star", 77 of Dover, Arkansas flew away to his heavenly home Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Russellville. He was born September 30, 1946 in Russellville to James and Ima Jane Teeter.He was preceded in passing by his parents; nephew, Brad Teeter and his partner in crime, Henry Chronister.He is survived by his loving wife of 51...
Jackie Joe Moore Baird
May 27, 2024
Jackie Joe Moore Baird, 52 of London, Arkansas, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at her home. She was born July 21, 1971 in Searcy, Arkansas to Joe Howard Moore and Janice Marie Jones. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Moore; grandparents, Carl and Pauline Jones and Jack Moore; nephew, Allen William Long, and niece, Aarial Givens,...
Luther "Tony" Hester
May 26, 2024
Luther "Tony" Hester, 58, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born July 23, 1965 in Russellville, Arkansas to Luther Burl Hester and Betty Lou Clemons Hester. He was preceded in death by dad, Luke Hester; grandparents, Ralph and Edna Clemons, Eugene Hester.Tony was a Russellville High School Class graduate of 1983. He earned his Bachelors Degree at West...
Charles Leon Motley
May 26, 2024
Charles Leon Motley, aged 87, of Russellville, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, at his residence in Russellville. He was born on October 1, 1936, in Clarkton Missouri to Charles Raymond Motley and Ina Gene (Hunter) Motley.Charles was a devoted husband to his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Motley, and together they built a beautiful family. He...
Randy Dodson
May 19, 2024
Randy Mark Anthony Dodson, age 61, of Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, May19, 2024 in Dardanelle. He was born on May 18, 1963 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Wayne Dodson and Ruby (Denney) Dodson. Randy was also preceded in death by his brother Quinton Dodson.He is lovingly remembered by his son, Randy Joe Dodson; daughter, Miranda Jewell Dodson; two...
Orbia Lyles, Jr.
May 18, 2024
Orbia Lyles Jr, 80 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born September 1, 1943 in Tulare, California to Orbia Roy Lyles, Sr. and Pearl Martha Tucker Lyles. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lyles; son, David Duane Lyles.Orbia was a member of Bible Students. He enjoyed fishing, sight-seeing and his little...
Marie Ekeanyanwu
May 12, 2024
Sister Marie Ekeanyanwu, age 61, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at National Park Medical Center in Malvern, Arkansas. She was born on August 14, 1962, in Lake Providence, LA,
to H.C James and Hazel James Mosley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Willie D. Cooper, Clint Cooper, Dorothy Cooper, Ivory...
Danny Foster
May 11, 2024
Danny Herbert Foster, 66 of Hollister, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was born June 6, 1957 in Independence, Louisiana to Kevlin Edward Foster Sr. and Gloria Marie Bourgeois Silverthorne. He was preceded in death by his father, Kevlin Edward Foster, Sr. Grandparents Herbert and Inez Bourgeois.Danny was a member...
Alisa Rachel Staggs - McCurrie
May 11, 2024
Alisa Rachel Staggs McCurrie passed from this life to a Heavenly one, May 11, 2024 at her home. She was born February 14, 1974 in Russellville. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jason Matthew McCurrie; parents, Roy and Kaye Staggs; brothers, Greg Aaron Tackett (Crystal), Jason Lee Staggs (Teresa), James Michael Staggs (Lissa), sisters, Jamie Cothren (Shannon), Chelsea Andrews;...
James Elmer Chisum
May 11, 2024
James Elmer Chisum left peacefully surrounded by his family on May 11, 2024. Born October 30th, 1939, in Ben Hur Arkansas to the late Robert “Bob” Wesley Chisum and Ider Chisum. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Verla Faye Chisum, Brother Hubert Chisum of California, Lonnie Chisum of Russellville, sister Lottie Chisum “infant”, Sister in Law...
Kay Lee Smith
May 6, 2024
Kay Lee Smith, beloved wife of Jim Smith for 58 years, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2024, at her home in Russellville, Arkansas. Born on August 19, 1939, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Kay was a devoted mother to her two sons and daughters-in-law, Corey and Jamie of Rogers, and David and Susan of St. Paul, Minnesota. She cherished her...
Scotty (James) Burch
Apr 23, 2024
James S. Burch, known to many as "Scotty," of Hector, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 31, 1957, in Effingham, Illinois to the late Boyce and Norma Burch. Scotty was preceded in death by both of his loving parents.Left to cherish his...
Doyle Gene Adams
Apr 20, 2024
Doyle Gene Adams, 79, of Russellville, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 20th. Doyle is survived by brother Harley Adams (Marla) of Eddy, TX, and sisters Janelle Paul (Jeff) of Temple, TX, and Madlyon Opperman (Paul) of Temple, TX, Alma George Adams, his beloved wife of 56 years; his children Heather Ward (Dan) of Broomfield, CO, and Jody Adams (Amanda) of...
Judene Marie Leflay
Apr 17, 2024
Judene Marie Leflay graced this world with her presence on February 1, 1954. She was born in Rochester, MN to the late Calvin and Lola Leflay. Judene is now reunited with most of her beloved family who have gone before her. She leaves behind a Niece, Linda Curtwright and husband from Manila, AR, as well as the compassionate staff of...
Susan Kay Kemp
Apr 11, 2024
Susan Kay Kemp, 69, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 11, 2024, in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born on March 4, 1955, in Russellville to the late Dee L. Love and Virginia Sue Brewer Love.Susan was a beloved mother survived by her two sons, Scott Ketchum (Tami) and Sam Kemp (Shelly Kemp), and one cherished daughter-in-law Ginger...
Shirley Mitchell
Apr 11, 2024
Shirley Mitchell, aged 71, of Houston, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her residence in Houston. She was born on November 10, 1952 in Santa Paula, California to the late Jimmy Marvin Dennis and Lillian Rogers. Shirley was reunited in eternity with her beloved parents and husband as well as two sisters and a brother who...
Larry Morton
Apr 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Morton, a beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend.Larry Morton, 74, of Atkins, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 12, 1950, in Dumas, Arkansas to his loving parents Charles William Morton and Aliene Hill.Larry proudly served in the...
Rheaba Dianna Bethell
Apr 7, 2024
Rheaba Dianna Bethell, 73, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Russellville. She was born on July 17, 1950, in Morrilton, Arkansas to the late William Raymond Huelle and Rheaba Jettie Carr Huelle.She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Tracie Williamson of Russellville; her son Aaron Bethell of Russellville; her two grandchildren, Whitly Smith and Sydney...
