Obituary Listing

Jan 13, 2026

Brenda Sue Stafford, age 53 of Russellville passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born March 5, 1972 to the late Billy Earl Bailey and Juanita Sue Johnson Bailey. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Billy Wayne Bailey.

Survivors include her two daughters, Mandy Hilton...

Jan 13, 2026

Keith Ray Gardner age 52 of Dardanelle, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born September 13, 1973 in Lampasas, Texas to James Gardner and Zelma George Gardner. Keith enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, and most importantly spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors...

Jan 12, 2026

James Edward Brannon age 85 of Russellville, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 at his home. He was born June 7, 1940 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to the late Clifford Brannon and Ruth Groves Brannon. James loved working in his garden, tending to his cows and working on antique tractors. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings,...

Jan 7, 2026

Brenda Louise Ripley of Russellville has gone home to be with God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. She was born to Harvey and Dorothy Pate on May 12, 1942 in San Pedro, California.

Preceding her from this life was her husband of 52 years, Kent Ripley and her daughter, Raelynn Rose.

Surviving her...

Jan 7, 2026

Sherry Gayelene Petty, 67, of Plainview, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her home on January 7th, 2026. Sherry was born on September 11th, 1958, in La Mesa, California. The oldest of three siblings, she was born to Smythe "Smitty" Walls and Barbara (Thomas) Walls.

Her family moved to Siloam Springs, Arkansas from Phoenix, Arizona in 1975, and...

Jan 6, 2026

Dustin Keith Smith, 32 of Plainview, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. He was born December 17, 1993 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Keith and Jennifer Langley Smith. He worked as a logger.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dara Smith; great-grandmother, Vada Williamson; great-grandfather, Gene Schwindt; and father,...

Jan 5, 2026

Walter E. Harkey, known to many as J.R., age 82, former resident of Dardanelle, Arkansas, was born on April 24, 1943. He passed away on January 5, 2026 at Clinton Rehab and Nursing Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Walter was born to the late Walter J. Harkey and Kate Harkey and was raised in Plainview, Arkansas alongside three...

Jan 1, 2026

Ona Rae was born in Russellville Arkansas on October 10th, 1950 to Ray and Lilac (McCutcheon) Waters. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on January 1, 2026. Those that knew her would probably be surprised to learn that she grew up running wild on a farm with her sister Dona, riding her horse Misty bareback,...

Dec 31, 2025

Melba Lamone Maddon age 89 of Danville, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Johnson County Health and Rehab Center. She was born March 6, 1936 in Danville, Arkansas to the late John Gentry Keener and Esther Barnett Keener. Melba was a member of the Centerville Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...

Dec 31, 2025

Opal Duke Castleberry, 95, went to be with the Lord on December 31st surrounded by her family.

Born July 21,1930 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to the late Willie and Alice Smith Duke. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Castleberry, brother Gerald Duke, and sister Reba McDuffy.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law...

Dec 30, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Alan Fleming age 67 of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his brother's home in Dardanelle. He was born September 3, 1958 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Sonny Jack Fleming and Shirley V. Berry Fleming. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Fleming.

Survivors include his mother, Shirley Fleming; stepson,...

Dec 28, 2025

Joy A. Suhr-Judkins-Daigle passed away December 28, 2025. The daughter of Harold and Loretta (Lawton) Suhr. She was born February 25, 1935 in Belvidere, Illinois. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and she attended school in Illinois. Joy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 43 years, John Daigle and one son, Darrell...

Dec 27, 2025

Loving mother and grandmother, Beth Ballinger Johnson, 61 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, December, 27, 2025 at Stella Manor Nursing Facility. She was born on September 17, 1964, to the late Raymond and Jane Ballinger. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chuck Johnson, son Jon, two brothers, David and John, and a grandson.

Dec 27, 2025

Chloie Grace (Hatch) McClure age 102 of Dardanelle, passed away on December 27, 2025 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Yell County, Arkansas on May 7, 1923 to her parents Aaron Chester and Addie Mae (Bogan) Hatch. She was a home maker and a long time volunteer with the Dardanelle Senior Citizen Center. She was...

Dec 26, 2025

Carolyn Moore McGee, age 89, of Dardanelle, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Carolyn was born September 17, 1936, in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late Morris Rutherford Moore, Sr. and Maye Hames Moore. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Dardanelle throughout her life.

Education mattered...

Dec 24, 2025

Thomas (Tommy) Harold Adams age 63 of Morrilton, passed away December 24, 2025 in Conway. He was born in Morrilton, Arkansas on March 10, 1962 to Clyde Carlis Adams and Minnie (Mickie) Mae Huffman Adams. He graduated from Ola High School in 1980. He was a truck driver most of his life, driving for Deltic, Adams Trucking, and TLI...

Dec 23, 2025

James A Nearn

12/3/1946

Methodist

Son of the late Pete and Verla Mae Nearn; Brother of the late Terry and Mickey Nearn. A husband that loved to give his wife a challenge and took very good care of her, wife Mrs. Kimberly Spencer Nearn. They were known as Fire & Gasoline & married...

Dec 23, 2025

Gretchen Worrell age 16 of Dover, passed away December 23, 2025. She was born September 19, 2009 in Dover, Arkansas to Simon Worrell and Melissa Ann Bewley. Gretchen loved reading books, beading and visiting with her niece and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jordis Irene Worrell.

Survivors include her parents, Melissa Bennett and...

Dec 19, 2025

Addie Lea Parks age 91 of Prairie View, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at her home. She was born May 25, 1934 in Delaware, Arkansas to the late Joe C. Robinson and Viola Whitecotton Robinson. She was a member of the Clarksville Church of Christ and a former member of the EH Club. Addie enjoyed working in her...

Dec 18, 2025

Gary "Pop" Mark Carter age 68 of Ola, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home. He was born December 26, 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Jerry Frank Carter and Ruby Nell Gross Carter. He worked at Deltic Timber as a Boiler Operator. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Betty...