Belva Jane Martin age 87 of Dardanelle, passed away October 28, 2025 at Russellville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born September 9, 1938 in Slater, Texas to the late Eugene Cullen Martin and Mary Kibbie Carpenter Martin. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She loved visiting flea markets and doing crossword puzzles. Belva was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Ronnie Dotson; first husband, George Lee Dotson; brothers, William Harold, Weldon, and Elliott Martin; great grandson, Jase Talbert and her friend, Lula Mae Hale.

Survivors include her two children, Brenda Dotson, Cynthia Vinson; daughter-in-law, Jenny Dotson; sister, Dorothy Dotson; six grandsons, Roy and Brandon Talbert, Jason and Justin Dotson, and Mikey and Jordan Labrecque; eight great grandchildren; four great great grandsons; special niece, Nancy Vassiliou; several nieces and nephews; Gene Vinson; and long time friends, Kathy Hale and Karol Rye.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00P.M., Friday, October 31, 2025 at North New Hope Assembly of God Church in Dover, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornwell Funeral Home, 207 Quay Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas 72834 to offset cremation expenses.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com