Obituaries
Rory Dean McCarthy
Oct 1, 2025
Rory Dean McCarthy, 66 of Pottsville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Russellville, Arkansas. He was born September 3,1959 in New Orleans, LA, to John David McCarthy and Erlene Watkins McCarthy.
He was preceded in death his father John McCarthy Sr. and a nephew; James C. McCarthy.
He is survived by his mother, Erlene McCarthy; sister Jerilyn McCarthy(Steve), brothers; John(Beth),...
Mary Lee Fagan Meatheany
Oct 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Lee Meatheany, who left this world peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the age of 94. She was surrounded by love and family, just as she lived her life.
Born on April 20, 1931, in Benton, Arkansas to Marion Fagan and Bessie Fagan. Mary always had...
Alexya Marie Thomas
Sep 24, 2025
Alexya Marie Thomas, 22 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home. She was born October 23, 2002 in Russellville, Arkansas to Anthony Jerone Thomas and Caryl Marie Heath. She was preceded in death by her grandpa's, Carl Thomas and Eric Heath.
She is survived by her parents, Anthony Thomas, Caryl Heath, Micah Dodson and Cassi Thomas;...
Charles Edward Black
Sep 23, 2025
Charles Edward Black, 59 of Atkins, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born January 6, 1966 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Aaron Black and Nancy Simpkins Black. He was preceded in death by his father; two sister, Patty Hittin, Sandy Charay.
He is survived by his life partner, Sandra Bratton of Atkins; his mother, Nancy Black of Ashland Kentucky;...
Elbert White Jr.
Sep 22, 2025
Elbert White Jr., "Bubba" 84 of Russellville, Arkansas, went home Monday, September 22, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1941 in Forrrest City, Arkansas to Elbert Sr. and Beulah White.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Clarence Buchanan; three brothers, Jessie White, L.D. White, Jimmie White; two sisters, Elnora Blackwell and Bettie White Brown.
He...
Paul William Robertson
Sep 22, 2025
Paul William Robertson, 90 of Jerusalem, Arkansas, formerly of Red Bluff, California, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home. He was born May 9, 1935 in Northfork, Missouri to Paul Anderson Robertson and Etta Evelyn Ray Robertson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Glenda Robertson and three siblings, Pauline, Jerry and Darlene; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Robertson.
He...
Brenda Rae McMinn
Sep 22, 2025
Brenda Rae McMinn, 76 of Dover, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home, Monday, September 22, 2025. She was born May 18, 1949 in Russellville, Arkansas to Morris Gibson and Sybil Karnes Gibson. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Donna Gibson.
Brenda was a member of Scottsville Word of Life Church. She enjoyed crocheting, bird watching and she...
Rufus Delowell Launius
Sep 21, 2025
Rufus Delowell Launius, also known as Dad, Daddy, Papaw D, Pa, R.D. and Brother in Law, age 92 of Mount Ida, departed this life September 21, 2025 surrounded by his children in Monticello, AR.
He was born December 12, 1932 in Holly Springs, AR to John Allen & Katie Vesner Launius. On November 6, 1954 he married the love of his...
Marjeana Taylor
Sep 19, 2025
Marjeana Y. Taylor, 70, of Pottsville, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at her home on September 18, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1955, in Lakin, Kansas, to Charles Dempsey Rains and Margie McVey Rains.
Marjeana is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronnie Taylor, her mother, Margie Rains, and two brothers and a sister. Her legacy lives on through...
John Buckman Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
John Buckman, 78, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away gently on September 17, 2025, at CHI Saint Vincent in Sherwood, Arkansas. Born on February 16, 1947, in Lauderdale County, island 34,Tennessee, to Paul and Edna Buckman, John’s journey through life was marked by love, laughter, and an unwavering faith.
He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, three brothers, two sisters,...
Benny Eugene Oberley
Sep 15, 2025
Benny Eugene Oberley, 86 of Dover, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born October 30, 1938 in Vandale, Arkansas to John Oberley and Viola Spencer Oberley. He was preceded in death by parents.
He is survived by his sister, Patricia Freeman of Dover, stepson Danny Spain and wife Mary Kay of Oak Island, North Carolina; step-grandson, Brandon Spain...
Twylia Darlene Woodall
Sep 12, 2025
Twylia Darlene Woodall, 62 of Russellville, Arkansas, went to her heavenly home, Friday, September 12, 2025 at St Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born July 15, 1963 in Manchester, Tennessee to Jerry Harlan Riddle and Margaret Elizabeth Lyons Riddle. She was preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by children, Danyell Weatherall and husband James...
Michael Ray Chunn
Sep 10, 2025
Michael Ray Chunn
August 10, 1955 – September 10, 2025
Michael “Mike” Ray Chunn, age 70, of London, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest on September 10, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1955, in Torrance, California, to Nadine Truempler and William Chunn.
Mike went to West High School in Bakersfield, California. Soon after, he honorably enlisted in the United States Army, where...
Randy Hamilton
Sep 9, 2025
Randy S. Hamilton, aged 60, of Hector, Arkansas, passed away on September 9, 2025, at St. Vincent in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on October 29, 1964, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to the late Julian and Blanch Hamilton. Randy was preceded in death by his beloved parents, his sister Betty Johnston, his brother-in-law Butch Moreland and sister Carolyn Moreland, as...
Patricia Ann Bramlett Daven
Aug 21, 2025
Patricia Ann Bramlett Daven, 78, of Helena, Arkansas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born June 19, 1947 in Helena, she was the beloved daughter of Elena Bramlett Taliaferro.
A proud graduate of Central High School, class of 1965, Patricia went on to pursue a career in nursing, graduating from Baptist School of Nursing. She dedicated her professional life primarily...
Louise Tucker
Aug 20, 2025
Louise Tucker, 84 of Atkins, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was born February 21, 1941 in Hector, Arkansas to Jasper "Nute" Coffman and Ethel L. Bowden Coffman. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James Tucker; six brothers and four sisters.
She loved to travel and research family geneology. She was an avid gardener, with...
Winona Horn Waldo
Aug 18, 2025
Winona W. Horn Waldo, 94 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at Saint Marys Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born June 9, 1931 in Tilly, Arkansas to John S Horn and Oma Tipton Horn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Waldo; parents; three brothers, Vernice Horn, Harold Horn and J.D. Horn,...
Michael Wayne Cross
Aug 15, 2025
Mike Cross, 62 of Ola, Arkansas, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born May 29, 1963 in Lubbock, Texas to Larry Cross and Glenda Tilley Cross. He was preceded in death by his Dad and grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Ron Whitley of Ola; his mother, Glenda Cross of Granbury, Texas; son, Michael Lee Cross of Massillon,...
Teresa Hassel-Keener
Aug 15, 2025
Teresa Hassel-Keener, age 66, of Hector, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on August 15, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, to Lola Ralls. Teresa is preceded in death by her mother, her first husband Wayne Hassel, her second husband Henri Keener, and her brother Tommy Ralls, Jr.
She is lovingly remembered by her...
Sandra Miller McClintock
Aug 14, 2025
Sandra Miller McClintock, 79 of Dardanelle, joined her heavenly family, Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Pleasant Valley Health Care in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born July 10, 1946 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to Ivan Miller and Tommie Malone Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby McClintock; son-in-law, Jerry Titsworth; seven brothers; four sisters; one niece, Stacey...
