Obituary Listing

Jul 5, 2023

Mrs. Martha Caroline Pence, age 86, of Danville, Arkansas.

Caroline was born on October 11, 1936, in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Elmer Schylor and Vivian Vasthi (Ellsworth) Morris. She passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Integris Hospice House of Oklahoma City. She was united in marriage to Mr. Kenneth Wayne Pence on...

Jul 4, 2023

Dorothy Louise McVey, age 90 of Center Ridge, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at CHI St. Vincent in Morrilton. She was born September 3, 1932 in Eldora, Iowa to the late Leo T. Gaulke and Isla Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Giles McVey and two brothers, Ted Gaulke and Ronald Gaulke....

Jul 3, 2023

Vickie Lynn Shelton, age 69 of Russellville, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at her home. She was born June 26, 1954 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Earl B. McCullough and Bell Pearline Huffaker McCullough. She was of the Baptist Faith and she was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her stepfather, Paul Case;...

Jul 2, 2023

F.T. Moudy Jr. died peacefully at the age of 92 at Michell's Nursing Home.   A resident of Belleville since 1930.  F.T. was a devout Catholic.  He loved faming cattle, and he was an avid joker.  F.T. was an Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War.

F.T. was preceded in death by two sisters Ann Hale...

Jun 29, 2023

Kathleen Hicks Balloun, 87, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Valma Eubanks Hicks and Ervin James "E.J." Hicks. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Kenneth Hicks; and her loving husband of 50 years, Robert "Bobby" Balloun.

Kathleen...

Jun 27, 2023

Benny Leodis "Odie" Bly, 75, passed away at his home in Birta, AR. June 27, 2023. He was born to the late T.H. and Jessie Clarice Bly. (Keys) in Birta, AR.

Odie loved, lived, and worked for his family.  He was regarded as one of the best welders around as part of "The Bly Brothers".  He was...

Jun 26, 2023

Jimmy Lynn Smith, age 76 of Atkins, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1946 in Russellville, Arkansas to the late John Smith and Edna Vinson Smith. He was a member of the Full Gospel Outreach Church in Russellville. Jimmy was the first born of triplets. He was preceded...

Jun 24, 2023

Sharon Ann Curtis, age 70 of Dardanelle, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Dardanelle Regional Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1952 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Morris Kassaw and Rosemary Steiner Kassaw. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Kimberley Ann Wooten; her son, Bryan Clifton Curtis and her brother, Calvin...

Jun 24, 2023

Nelda Leda Philpot, age 76 of Russellville, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home. She was born September 11, 1946 in Appleton, Arkansas to the late Troy Williams and Ima Lee Williams. Nelda was a graduate of Arkansas Tech Nursing School. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim Philpot Sr.; her son, Tracy...

Jun 24, 2023

David Edwin VanDell Jr., age 81 of Dover, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. He was born November 23, 1941 in Southgate, California to the late David Edwin VanDell Sr. and Annette Paradow. He was a member of the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church and he was preceded in death by...

Jun 22, 2023

Robert Jack Hull, age 68 of Dover, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1954 in San Joaquin County, California to the late Jack Hull and Emma Freeman Hull. He was of the Pentecostal Faith and he loved fishing, hunting, camping, being outdoors, and spending time with family and...

Jun 20, 2023

June Cannon Taylor, age 89 of Dardanelle, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born May 17, 1934 in Centerville, Arkansas to the late Leonard and Ruie Walker Cannon. She was a member of the Ard Church of Christ. She adored her family. She loved watching her grandkids and great...

Jun 20, 2023

Robert Stanley Ratka, age 49 of Dover, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at his home. He was born February 14, 1974 in Centerville, Illinois to the late Chester and Shirley Ratka. He loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, carol Ratka; two children, Danielle Lawrence,...

Jun 20, 2023

Shirley Campbell, age 74 of Harrison, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2023, at Russellville. Shirley was born December 11, 1948 to the late Dock and Gertie (McEntire) Renfroe.

Shirley was a resident of Harrison for over 70 years, graduating from Harrison High School in 1966, and beginning her work career for Levi Strauss,...

Jun 19, 2023

Taylor Ashtyn Brannin, age 28 of Russellville, passed away, Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born December 12, 1994 in Conway, Arkansas to Keith and Monica Howard Scott. She was a trained Chef and a Case Worker for the Arkansas Department of Human Services. Taylor loved to laugh, go hunting, and most of all she loved being a wife...

Jun 19, 2023

Peggy Vosburg, age 56 of Ola, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Baptist Health in Fort Smith. She was born July 5, 1966 in North Little Rock to the late Dickie Darrell Vosburg and Lue Nell Wortherford Vosburg. Peggy attended the Faith Church in Dardanelle and she loved watching movies and going on walks. She was preceded in...

Jun 19, 2023

Olivia Harper Brannin, age 5 weeks, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born May 15, 2023 in Russellville, Arkansas to Kyle Douglas Brannin and Taylor Ashtyn Brannin. Olivia was full of life. She loved her family and she loved being held and carried. She was preceded in death by her mother, Taylor Brannin; her brother, Jesse James...

Jun 19, 2023

Jesse James Brannin, age 11 of Russellville, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born April 20, 2012 in Russellville to Kyle Douglas Brannin and Meshelle Saturday McCormick. Jesse attended the Cowboy Church and he was a 4th grader at Pottsville Elementary School. He loved Legos, cooking, BBQing, playing soccer he also loved Pinguins. He was preceded in...

Jun 18, 2023

Maria Lidia McConnell age 72 of Danville went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus, Sunday June 18, 2023.

She was born August 3rd 1950 in H. Matamoros, Tamps, Mexico to the late Jose and Esperanza Herrera.

She was a member of the Grace Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Danville. Maria worked...

Jun 16, 2023

Johnny Damon Barnett age 67 of Havana passed away Friday June 16, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

He was born June 4, 1956 in Danville, Arkansas to the late John Tariff & Norma Clinell Damon Barnett. He was a master plumber for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister,...