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Marta Juliana Gonzalez, 86, of Russellville, finished her earthly course, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.  The daughter of Antonio and Ana Gonzalez Carrillo, she was born February 6, 1933, in Santa Lucia, Oriente, Cuba.  She married Julio R. Gonzalez on May 4, 1959, in Havana, Cuba. She was a minister with the Church of God Holiness where she had served as Pastor, in addition to serving as Co-President of the Nazarene...

Arnold Edsel Bowden, 86, of Russellville, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home surrounded by his loving family and a compassionate staff.  The son of Timothy & Bonnie (Dedmon) Bowden, he was born December 12, 1932, in Pope County, AR. Arnold earned his Bachelor Degree from Arkansas Tech University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Kansas.  While at Arkansas Tech, he met Katherine Nunn, his best friend and love of his...

Wathena Williams, 83, of Hector, Arkansas, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville.  A daughter of Jasper and Ethel L. (Bowden) Coffman, she was born March 6, 1936, in Hector.  For more than 25 years, she was a department supervisor for Matel Toys manufacturing in California.  Wathena worshipped with her church family at Pottsville First Baptist Church.   She loved to read, take care of plants, especially roses,...

October 1, 1940 on Indian Creek, Edna Faye Standridge McCool was born to Grant and Inis Savage Standridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vadar “Lindy” McCool, her parents and her brother, James Standridge. She and her husband lived and raised their two children, Tim McCool and Cheryl Nielsen at Scottsville. She also has two grandsons, Cade and Kent Nielsen who were her pride and joy. She is also survived by her only sister, Betty Sue “Standridge” Crites of...

Christopher Eric Ferguson, 40, of Pottsville, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  The son of Franklin and Joyce (Heflin) Ferguson, he was born April 5, 1979 in Russellville.  He was a farmer with the family business, FFF Farms.  He enjoyed farming, listening to music, and vegetable gardening.  He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Tim Ferguson and Paul Ferguson. Survivors include his three children, Sydney Ferguson of Dover, Shea Ferguson, and Joanie Ferguson, both...

Lucille "Granny" Freeman Lewis, 89, of Russellville, formerly of Dover, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville.  The daughter of George and Biddie (Sipes) Freeman, she was born January 22, 1930 in Pelsor.  She was a member of the Calvary Temple Assembly of God in Russellville.  She worked for Morton’s foods for many years.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening, raising chickens, and spending time with...

W.R. "Dub" Taylor, 83, of Russellville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home.  The son of Homer and Estella Horn Taylor, he was born November 11, 1935 in Witts Springs.  He was a Russellville High School graduate.  He married Jean Haulmark, on January 22, 1959 at Russellville.  He was the owner of Dub’s Sanitation Service and a cattle farmer.  Dub was a devoted husband, loving father...

Rev. Harvey Wayne Maher, 76, of London, AR, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville.  A son of Steve and Nola Viola (Warren) Maher, he was born June 10, 1943, in North Little Rock.  He gained his college education at Williams Baptist University, in Walnut Ridge; Arkansas State University in Jonesboro; and at UALR.  He married Helen Eileen (Asher) Maher, on September 12, 1964, in East St. Louis, IL. Harvey was a bi-vocational...

Luther Harlon Porter, 81, of Ola, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Ola.  The son of Travis and Dora Isabelle Hayes Porter, he was born July 8, 1938 in Casa.  He married Nancy McCoy, on February 15, 1959 at Ola.  He was retired from Dow Chemical.  He was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend.   He was a member of the Ola Church of Christ where he served as treasurer and enjoyed doing various jobs around the...

Carl Dean Neaterous, 77, of Dardanelle, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville.  The son of Vernon and Laura Mae (Todd) Neaterous, he was born March 15, 1942, in Quincy, Illinois.  He married Tammi Neaterous, on October 6, 2013, at Atkins, Arkansas. Carl was a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam war era.  Rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer, he gave more than 20 years of service to his country.  He was a member...