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Agnes Elizabeth Cochran, 94, of Rogers, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Jamestown Health and Rehab in Rogers.  A daughter of Emmett and Mable LeFan Hamilton, she was born April 15, 1925 in Hector and was a Hector High School Class of 1943 graduate.  She was a Cafeteria Manager and worked for the Russellville School District.  She was the oldest member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Women and the Pope County...

Kirby Larsen Jr, 70, of Russellville, passed away, Friday, February 14, 2020 at Perry County Nursing & Rehab in Perryville.  The son of Jack and Betty Jean Gill Larsen Sr., he was born August 13, 1949 in Baton Rouge, LA.  He received his Master’s Degree from The University of Texas.  He married Kay Lynn Guidroz, on March 21, 2003 at Lafayette, LA.  He was a Drilling Fluid Engineer.  He loved history, reading and traveling. He was preceded in death by his...

Arlee Ervin Pollard, M.D., age 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died on February 12, 2020. He was born June 24, 1929, at Union Hill (Independence County), Arkansas, the youngest child of Joseph Franklin and Beulah Ann Scantlin Pollard.  Arlee was raised on the family farm, along with seven brothers and sisters.  His early education started in a one-room schoolhouse and progressed to Oil Trough High School where he graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1946.  At Arkansas Tech...

Carroll Gene Burris, 86, of Russellville, passed away, Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Russellville Nursing & Rehab in Russellville.  The son of Roy and Zula Owens Burris, he was born March 25, 1933 in Dover and was a Dover High School graduate.  He was a Business Owner and pioneered the mini-storage business by opening the first storage units in Russellville.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, licensed aircraft mechanic, licensed electrician.   He...

William Truman Hill, 76, of Russellville, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home.  The son of Truman Hill and Wanda Geraldine (Coffman) Hill, he was born March 10, 1943, in Russellville. He married Maria Jan (Hogan) Hill on August 28, 1964, in Russellville.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Reta Gail Hill; and a brother-in-law, Glenn May. Truman was a proud member of the graduating Class of 1961 from Russellville High...

Betty Armstrong, 89, of Russellville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 7, 2020 at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville.  The daughter of Ellis and Merle (Tate) Jones, she was born December 10, 1930 in Washington, MO.  She worked as a beautician for many years and also was a senior’s fitness instructor. Betty was always willing to help others no matter what her health was at the time.  She was a member of the Windsong Church in Maumelle where she helped...

Freddy Fields, 87, of Russellville, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  The son of Clifton and Dora (Niemeyer) Fields, he was born May 21, 1932 in Johnson County.  He was a Russellville High School graduate and attended Arkansas Tech University. He married Anna Page in September of 1958 in Leslie.  He worked as a heavy machine salesman. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #274 and a 32nd Degree Mason.  He was also an avid...

Sheila Eileen Bratton, 54, of Russellville, passed away, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home.  The daughter of Wilburn and Edna Faye Long Davis, she was born September 23, 1965 in Florence, AZ and married Rickey Bratton, on June 26, 1982 at Pottsville, Arkansas.  She was a Line Worker with Tyson Foods.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and aunt.   She was of the Assembly of God faith.   She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, going to...

Harold Blalock, 90, of Danville, formerly of Plainview, died Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville.  The son of William and Ida Rebecca (Davis) Blalock, he was born August 18, 1929, in Hector. Harold earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas, and served our nation in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He spent his teaching career as a math teacher with the Plainview, Ola and Hector School...

Leamon L. Parrish, 95, of Hector, died Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Russellville.  A son of Loyd and Opal (Prince) Parrish, he was born August 16, 1924, in Appleton.  He spent most of his working career as a cattle farmer and chicken grower.  He was a member of the Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church. Leamon was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 75 years, Evelyn Parrish; a son & daughter-in-law, Kenny (K.P.) and Nancy Cochran Parrish; three granddaughters,...