Obituary Listing

Oct 22, 2025

William Kirk Ashe, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.  Kirk was born on January 20, 1964, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to Floy and Ellis Ashe. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a true hero who served his country with honor.

Kirk proudly served in the United States Army and was a veteran...

Oct 21, 2025

Connie Diane Taylor age 70 of Dardanelle, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at her home. She was born September 5, 1955 in Springfield, Oregon to the late Jack Owens, Jr. and Florene Spears Owens. We lost a beautiful wife, mother, hard worker, sister, friend, Sand Lizard and person. Heaven however, is rejoicing in...

Oct 21, 2025

Richard Douglas Cooksey age 68 of Blackwell, Oklahoma formerly of Rover, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Hillcrest Manor in Blackwell, OK. Richard was April 15, 1957 in Garden Grove, CA.  to the late Cecil Ray & Ruth Christophers Cooksey. He was retired from Wayne Farms. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Charlotte Richardson. Survivors...

Oct 19, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Wayne Benson age 55 of Dardanelle, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born June 7, 1970 in Redwood City, California to William Eugene Benson and Roberta Linda Bamford. Tim was preceded in death by his father, William Eugene Benson.

Survivors include his mother, Bobbie Lamb (Tony); his...

Oct 18, 2025

Judy Kay Tharp age 82 of Dardanelle, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Blossoms Nursing Home in Conway. She was born September 23, 1943 in Clarinda, Iowa to the late Clarence Long and Ruth Ellison Long. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dardanelle and she loved to crochet, read and do puzzle books. Judy...

Oct 15, 2025

Deborah Joy Hegel age 64 of Dover, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at her daughter's home. She was born September 29, 1961 in Sacramento, California to Harry Hegel and Verna Rogers Hegel. Deborah Hegal is a daughter of Christ. She repented of her sins and was baptized in Richland Creek at 62 years old. Thank you Lord for...

Oct 14, 2025

Jack  B. Corbin age 88 of Havana passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Sherwood, Arkansas.

Jack was born September 27, 1937 in Havana, Arkansas to the late Clinton & Oda Wilkins Corbin. He was retried from maintenance at Firestone.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ida Corbin...

Oct 13, 2025

Calvin Chronister age 85 of Dardanelle, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home. He was born March 18, 1940 in Moreland, Arkansas to the late Hobart Chronister and Thelma Nowlin Chronister. He retired from Con-Agra Foods after 35 years of service and he loved gardening and hunting. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers,...

Oct 11, 2025

Jeremiah Daniel Sims age 45 passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Johnson County Medical Center. He was born February 13, 1980 to Ennis Neil Sims and Brenda Coley Sims. Jeremiah was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Berrick.

Survivors include his father, Neil Sims; one sister, Madison Sims and numerous cousins and friends.

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Oct 9, 2025

Bonnie L. Berry age 85 of Dardanelle, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1940 in Plainview, Arkansas to the late Arthur Lee Baker and Nettie Mae Carrie Baker. Bonnie was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church of Dardanelle and she was preceded in death by her parents...

Oct 8, 2025

Dennis Michael Adams age 80 of Dardanelle, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born August 28, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Bruno and Lillian (Zimmerman) Schubauer. Dennis was one of the oldest members of the Slaty Crossing Freewill Baptist Church at 45 years. He was a man of strong faith...

Oct 8, 2025

Brian O'Neil Hubbard, a devoted husband, loving father and pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. Born on February 27, 1971 to the late Larry Don Hubbard and Nancy Ruth Moody Hubbard of Rose Creek.

Brian's life was a testament of what it means to be a public servant. He dedicated 25 years...

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...