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Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Mosher, 84, of London, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2021, at her home.  The daughter of Edward and Lillian Rhode Ferguson, she was born December 23, 1936 in Denver, Colorado. Dottie worked for 19 years as a Buyer’s Assistant with Walmart in Bentonville, AR.  She was a member of London First Baptist Church and was an Eastern Star for over 50 years.  Dottie loved being a grandma to Derek, Jared, Wyatt, and Colte...

Lloyd Claytus Sills, 88, of Russellville, formerly of Hardin, Kentucky, died Monday, June 7, 2021, at Legacy Heights Nursing Home in Russellville.  The son of Loyd and Dorothy (Rowlette) Sills, he was born May 5, 1933, near Dover, Tennessee. Lloyd was a Union Electrician and proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union #700, Fort Smith, Arkansas, for 64 years.  He was a member of the 5th & Greenwich Church of Christ where he shared in...

Ronald “Ron” David Hudson, 74, of Russellville, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.  The son of Harold and Mary Lucille (Rainwater) Hudson, he was born November 1, 1946, in Charleston, AR.  He married Debbie (Shipley) Hudson, on April 30, 1983, in Russellville. Ron was a 29-year career Veteran with the United States Army and the Arkansas Army National Guard.  Rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, he was a highly decorated...

Rosa Maria “Rosella” Gardini, 78, of Dardanelle, died Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Dardanelle Regional Medical.  Rosella was born July 3, 1942 in Torino, Italy, to Gaspare and Luigia Rosso Gardini. They lived in Italy until 1958. After her mother passed away, her father sought a new life by moving to the US with his two daughters.  Rosella completed her studies in Linguistics and Literature at Boston University. She was an Assistant Professor at Newton College teaching...

Denton Allen Bowles, 34, of Atkins, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.  The son of Debra Handley, he was born October 23, 1986, in Russellville.  Denton worked for the Bakers Bells Chapel Bait and RV Park where he channeled his interest in fishing.  Denton always enjoyed making others laugh.  Denton also enjoyed raising tropical fish, camping, gaming, growing plants, and the outdoors.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Al...

Marlon Vladimir Alfaro-Cruz, 50, of Russellville, AR, died Friday, May 28, 2021 at his home in Russellville, AR.  The son of Manuel and Angela Evila Cruz Alfaro, he was born November 2, 1970 in El Salvador. Funeral Service will be held from 6:00PM - 10:00PM, Friday, June 4, 2021 at Iglesia Pentecostal Roca de Salvacion in Russellville.  Pastor Juan Caballero will officiate. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, on Friday, June 4, at the funeral home. ...

Leonard Otho Elliott, Jr., age 92, of Russellville, died peacefully at his home Friday, May 21, 2021.  A son of Leonard Otho Elliott, Sr., and Evelyn (Smith) Elliott, he was born February 9, 1929 in Dover. Leonard was a Korean War veteran in the United States Army. Leonard and Betty Virden (Maggard) Elliott were married April 24th, 2004.  Leonard worked for AP&L (now Entergy) reading meters for over 40 years.   He enjoyed hunting and fishing and collecting...

Norman Delane Davis, 88, of Russellville, passed away, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home.  The son of Lester and Celia Thompson Davis, he was born May 22, 1932 in Russellville.  He married Wanda Earlene Jones Davis, on November 3, 1995 in Russellville. Norman’s twenty-four-year military career spanned two wars, Korea and Vietnam, with service in both the US Army National Guard and the United States Navy Seabees. Working with I Corp, operating heavy equipment in the jungles of...

Tommy Dee Edwards, 61, of Atkins, died Monday, May 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  A son of Steve and Ruth Marie (Godfrey) Edwards, he was born June 11, 1959, in Russellville.  He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator, running his own company, Edwards Backhoe, for more than 30 years.  He associated with the Baptist faith. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Johnny Edwards and Benny Edwards; and two great nephews. He is...

Kiness Rye went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 8, 2021. She was born July 10, 1920 to Clayton and Clara Jolley in Lamar. She married the love of her life, the Reverend Jesse “JB” Rye on March 20, 1937. Kiness worked in the ministry alongside her husband and was a member of Russellville First Assembly of God church and the Women’s Missionary group. She was faithful to go the extra mile to help her loved ones! She always shared Jesus with every nurse, doctor and...