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Linda Kay Metcalf
Aug 23, 2026
Linda Kay (Solley) Metcalf
May 30, 1941 – August 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Linda Kay (Solley) Metcalf.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
She held a special place in the heart of everyone she met....
William "Bill" Watson Orsburn
Aug 23, 2026
Bill Orsburn
William Watson Orsburn, age 66, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 23, 2026, at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He was born June 11, 1960, in Russellville, Arkansas, to H. M. and Mary June Jewell Orsburn, Jr.
He met the love of his life of 42 years ironically at a...
Wanda Faye Whitbey
Aug 23, 2026
Wanda Faye Henderson Whitbey age 73 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born September 11, 1952 in Stockton, California to the late Arthur A. Henderson and Mildred Faye Meadows Henderson. Wanda was a mother and a home maker. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her two...
Michael Kenneth Weaver
Aug 22, 2026
Michael Kenneth Weaver passed away on August 22, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1946 and is the son of Mavis L. Weaver and Kenneth G. Weaver of Russellville. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was survived by his son Jonathan T. Weaver, a sister Peggy Talkington and a brother David Weaver. Final arrangements are private.
Arrangements...
Clay Miller Carroll
Aug 17, 2026
Clay Carroll May 23, 1988-August 17, 2026
Clay Carroll, 38 of Russellville, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2026. He was born May 23, 1988 in Little Rock, AR to Brian and Dawne Carroll. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Sybil Carroll and his maternal grandparents, Fred Miller and Nita Miller Moore, and...
Sherrie Othell Milholen
Aug 17, 2026
Sherrie Othell (Rowland) Milholen, 78, of Dover, Arkansas, passed away August 17, 2026 at home. Born on September 14, 1947, in Pike County, Arkansas, Sherrie was the daughter of James Thadeus and Ruby Florean Rowland. She was united in marriage to Hershel Mack Milholen on June 29, 1968. She was a member of Hatley Missionary Baptist Church in Dover. She...
DeWanda Cathryn Gray
Aug 15, 2026
DeWanda Cathryn Gray, born October 21, 1942, in Smackover, Arkansas, peacefully entered eternal rest on August 15, 2026, at the loving home of her son Philip and daughter-in-law Heidi in Russellville, Arkansas. She was 83.
DeWanda's life was a symphony of service and kindness, resonating throughout her roles as a beloved teacher, mentor, and music director. With a Bachelor’s in Music...
Sammy Davis Walton Jr
Aug 15, 2026
Sammy Davis Walton Jr. age 67 of Atkins, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026 at his home. He was born December 23, 1958 in LaMesa, Texas to the late Sammy Davis Walton Sr. and Laura Jane Teal. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Allen and Randy Walton; sisters, Donna Johnson, Wanda Martin; great nephew, Christopher Gillum and...
Ricky Don Starbuck
Aug 13, 2026
Ricky Don Starbuck age 61 of Dover, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born August 10, 1965 in McKinney, Texas to Virginia May Starbuck. He was preceded in death by his dad, Dana Jones Sr. and his brother, “Dee” Dana Jones Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Tina Starbuck; his mother, Virginia May Jones; three...
Peggy Kay Nichols
Aug 12, 2026
Peggy Kay Nichols age 71 of Danville, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at her home. She was born March 31, 1955 in Mt. George, Arkansas to the late Frank Coke Nichols and Novel Juanita Pickens. Peggy was a member of the Mt. George Church of Christ and she was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Joe Nichols,...
Roberta Ann Thomas Simpson
Aug 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roberta Ann Thomas, who was born in Booneville, AR, on January 3,1954, to the late Robert Jay and Eula Mae Thomas. Roberta passed away peacefully in her childhood home in Waveland, AR surrounded by friends and family, on August 11th, 2026. Roberta was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt,...
Frances "LeAnn" Broyles
Aug 10, 2026
Frances “LeAnn” Broyles age 59 of Conway, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at her home. She was born June 17, 1967 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Jerry Lee Broyles and Brenda Lou McClain. LeAnn was as vibrant as she was strong willed and took great pride in her career. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Monte Richard Faford
Aug 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Monte Richard Faford
October 16, 1949 – August 10, 2026
Monte Richard Faford, age 76, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 10, 2026. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will forever carry his love, strength, and spirit with them.
Born October 16, 1949, in Kankakee, Illinois, Monte was...
Glinda Sue Carroll
Aug 6, 2026
Glinda Sue (White) Carroll, 79, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, passed away at her home on August 6, 2026. Born on May 12, 1947, in Quitman, Texas, Glinda was the daughter of M. L. White and Irene Ruth Morgan White. She was united in marriage to Ronnie Carroll, and together they shared 61 years of love, faith, and devotion.
Glinda worked as an...
Carrol Wayne Myers
Aug 4, 2026
Carrol Wayne Myers, “Wayne” age 77 of Dardanelle passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his home. He was born May 27, 1949 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Faye Ralph Myers and Mary Kathleen Burris. He was the founder and owner/operator of Wayne’s Wrecker Service, still in business after 40 years. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents...
Ernest "Ernie" Dean Williams
Aug 1, 2026
Ernest Dean Williams
Ernest Dean Williams, age 60, of Dardanelle, Arkansas, passed away August 1, 2026. He was born June 20, 1966, in Modesto, California, to the late Ernie Dean Williams and Retta Jean “Jeannie” Sinclair.
Ernest was a member of Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be remembered for his caring heart,...
Irl Delano Littlefield
Aug 1, 2026
Irl Delano Littlefield, 85, of London, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 1, 2026, while under hospice care.
Born in Fittstown, Oklahoma, August 25, 1940, son of Bernie Barney Littlefield and Nellie Lorretta Mae (Stevens) Littlefield. Irl proudly served his country in the United States Navy before dedicating many years of service as a county operating engineer for...
Ollie Ruth Baker
Jul 30, 2026
Ollie Ruth Baker age 91 of Belleville passed away Thursday, July 30,2026 at her home.
Ollie was born March 5, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Issac & Betty Foyles Harrison.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Elwood Travis Baker; brother, Issac Harrison; sisters, Ila Foyles, Sally Harrison, and Cora Thompson.
Survivors include her daughter and son, Paula &...
Francisco Javier Guzman-Chavez
Jul 30, 2026
Francisco Javier Guzman Chavez, 25, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away on July 30, 2026, at his home.
Francisco was born on February 18, 2001, in Sterling, Virginia, to Francisco Guzman and Reina Iraheta. He was a dedicated employee in food production at Tyson Foods, where he worked in inventory.
He attended New Life Church and had a heart for people. Francisco enjoyed...
Dolores Elenita LaRue
Jul 30, 2026
Dolores Elenita “Nita” LaRue, age 75, of Perry County, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Born on January 28, 1951, in Aplin, Arkansas, Nita was the daughter of Frances Marene (Kidder) Williams and Gilbert Bernard Williams. She was the fourth of five children born to the Williams family.
As a young girl, Nita moved with her family to Tulare...
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