Obituary Listing

Oct 7, 2025

Jerry Wade Knighton, age 57, of Russellville, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born on November 15, 1967, in Texarkana, Texas, he was the beloved son of the late Jerry William Knighton and Willa Jean.  Jerry was known for his love of drag racing and his thoughtful nature in picking out special gifts for his family. He cherished...

Oct 6, 2025

Hubert Owen Simons age 66 of Paris, Arkansas, formerly of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at Paris Health and Rehab Center. He was born August 21, 1959 in Marion, Indiana to the late Hubert W. Simons and Myrl Brown Simons. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his children, Kristy Chandler...

Oct 4, 2025

James Douglas "Doug" Moats, Sr. passed away October 4, 2025 at his residence in Ola, Arkansas.  He was born April 23, 1945 in Waverly, Kansas to the late Rev. John Marcus and Carrie Alma Washburn Moats.  He was a retired printer for International Graphics and a member of the Arkansas National Guard.

Doug was a deacon at...

Oct 2, 2025

Elder Dennis Horn, age 71 of Danville, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Dennis was born September 13, 1954 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Calvin Ray & Beatrice Owens Horn. He was the Pastor and a member of the Mt Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church. He was a member and founder of the...

Sep 30, 2025

Lora Ann Simmons age 76 of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Conway Regional Medical Center. She was born July 5, 1949 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Rev. Charles P. Rood and Lora Ethel Harshfield Rood. She was a member of the Bells Chapel Assembly of God Church and a part of Sew Much Love Ministries...

Sep 26, 2025

Mary Naomi Stroud, 88 of Dover, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home in Dover. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Stroud; parents, Troy and Ruby Hicks and Mary Perkins; sons-in-law, Randy Collins, Will Roberds; grandsons, Freddy W. Mears, Michael S. Wells; granddaughters, Katherin Mears, Mandee Hinman, Jennifer Hinman; sisters, Pat Davis,...

Sep 26, 2025

Dennis James Berry age 66 of Delaware, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. Dennis was born on November 10, 1958 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Robert Joe and Eva Jean Berry. Dennis was a graduate of Dardanelle High School. He retired from Con-Agra in Russellville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and dad's old 1957 Chevy Truck.

Sep 25, 2025

Betty Marie Whitsett age 70 of Van Buren, AR. passed away Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 at her home.

Betty was born June 24, 1955 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Lamar & Ruby Carter Madden. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Van Buren.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 24, 2025

Katherine Ione "Kitty" Rhoades age 88 of Danville passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home,

Kitty was born April 12, 1937 in Glenmora, Louisiana to the late Louis Olen "Bill" & Edith Ione Carroll Grantham. She was a member of the Danville First Baptist Church and a longtime member of the Mt. George E.H. Club....

Sep 24, 2025

Mary Augusta (Jones) Cody, of Rose Creek, was escorted by angels from this earth on September 24th, 13 days before her 85th birthday. She was born at home on Petit Jean Mountain, October 7, 1940 to the late Walter William Sr. and Eva Mae (West) Jones. She graduated from Morrilton High School in 1958 after attending the Oppelo School...

Sep 21, 2025

Jessie Bernice Lewis age 98 of Ola, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at her home. She was born September 3, 1927 in Casa, Arkansas to the late Jess Douglas and Henrietta Bradley Douglas. Jessie was a member of the Centerville Free Will Baptist Church and she loved fishing, gardening and ironing. She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 20, 2025

James Robert Collins age 76 of Dardanelle, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his home. He was born January 10, 1949 in Moore Park, California to the late James Charles Collins and Gladys Holloway Collins. He loved fishing and riding horses. James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ginger Denton Collins; three brothers, Doug, Ronnie,...

Sep 20, 2025

Tony Childers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 20, 2025 at his home in Dardanelle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Geneva (Edwards) Childers; his brothers Charles Larry McDowell and Jerry Don Childers.

Tony is survived by his devoted wife and caregiver of 24 years, Francine Childers. He...

Sep 17, 2025

Dewaine "Butch" Bowerman age 81 of Havana passed away Wednesday September 17, 2025 at Chambers Memorial Hospital.

Butch was born July 27, 1944 in Moss Creek, Arkansas to the late Dwight & Classie Kimbrough Bowerman.  He was a National Guard Veteran. He was a member of the Havana First Baptist Church.

Butch loved working with...

Sep 17, 2025

Tony Vernon Baskin age 68 of Ola passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Chamber Memorial Hospital.

Tony was born July 30, 1957 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Vernon & Bonnie Lewis Baskin. He was retired from Deltic in Ola.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his wife of...

Sep 16, 2025

Alma Ward Brock Staten age 99 of New Blaine, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born June 9, 1926 in Chickalah, Arkansas to the late James Rufus Ward and Sinie Elizabeth Todd Ward. She attended Dardanelle High School and was a member of the Church of Christ. She retired from housekeeping at...

Sep 14, 2025

Margaret Ann Hinman age 60 of Atkins, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1965 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the late Geroy Martin and Bertha Faucett. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Hinman and a brother, Danny Martin.

Survivors include her life...

Sep 14, 2025

Nick Banema Vannarak age 61 of Danville passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his home.

Nick was born February 1, 1964 in Khammouan, Laos. He was a longtime employee of Wayne-Sanderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife Keo Xeuasoukseng.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, September...

Sep 12, 2025

Ella Scott, age 90, of Morrilton passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025 with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. Ella was born August 22, 1935 in Briggsville, Arkansas to the late Lester and Hazel Martha Hall Vaughn.

She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Ella was a lady who spoke softly...

Sep 11, 2025

Lonnie Odell Yarbrough age 76 of Dardanelle, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his home. He was born April 4, 1949 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Fonnie Lee Yarbrough and Jessie Lee Parker Yarbrough. He attended the Russellville First Assembly of God Church. Lonnie was hardworking and always provided for his family.  He worked 15 years at...