All Obituaries

James Edgar Rogers, 73, of Danville, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Hospice Home Care in Little Rock.  A son of Clyde and Ruby Dean (Alexander) Rogers, he was born May 19, 1945, in Lepanto, AR.  He married Nelly Louise (Whitlow) Rogers, on April 23, 1966, at Elkton, Maryland.  Petty Officer First Class Rogers served over 8 years in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War period.  Following his military career, he was an OSHA Supervisor with US Department of...

Gordon Cupp, 73, of Russellville, died Friday, January 18, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.  The son of Elvus and Elizabeth Gene Higgs Cupp, he was born July 14, 1945 in Chicago, IL.  He was a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College and The University of Arkansas.  He married Beverly Robberson on December 28, 1970 in Caulksville, Arkansas.  He was a retired teacher at Crossett High School, and after retirement he enjoyed working at Lowe's Home...

Alan R. Tucker, 63, of Russellville, died Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home.  The son of Harry Roy and Reba Lois Whorton Tucker, he was born November 19, 1955 in Russellville.    He played football with the Russellville High School Cyclones and was a 1974 graduate and attended Arkansas Tech University.   During Alan’s 30-year career in the forestry products industry he worked with both International Paper and the Weyerhauser Company.  He retired in...

John David Rye of Lonoke left his earthly home for heaven on Friday, January 18, 2019.  John was born on January 24, 1957 to Marcus and Ellen Rye. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jerry Rye. John was a Lonoke farmer and businessman for the majority of his life before retiring to Russellville to enjoy precious time with his beloved family and friends.  He was an avid outdoorsman and his favorite time was spent on Falling Water. He is survived by his wife of...

Joel David Via, 63, of Dover, AR, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.  A son of Tommy and Marlene (Martin) Posey, he was born February 16, 1955, in Gary, IN.  He married Gracie Louise (McMinn) Via, on May 4, 1990, at Dover.  Joel worked more than 40 years as a self-employed equipment contractor in the poultry industry.  He worshipped among the non- denominational faith community and enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Norma R. Wood, 79, of Russellville, AR, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.  The daughter of Olen and Euna Ethel (George) Brown, she was born December 20, 1939, in Hector, AR.  She was a graduate Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.  She served most of her working years as in finance administration management with the U.S. Forestry Service.  Norma was a member of the...

Elder William Kelley Roach Jr., 91, of Russellville, AR, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.  A son of William, Sr. and Jewel (Ramsey) Roach, he was born September 18, 1927, at Hickory Ridge, AR.  He graduated with a Master’s degree in theology from Missionary Baptist Seminary & Institute, and completed doctoral work just short of a dissertation.  For more than 68 years, Elder Roach pastored churches in Arkansas,...

Willard W. Milligan, 92, of Clarksville, formerly of London, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Heritage Inn Retirement Center in Clarksville.  The son of Elbert and Ovelee Carey Milligan, he was born September 22, 1926 in Scottsville.  He graduated from Arkansas Tech University.  He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II.  He was a Tax Auditor.  He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and was of the Christian...

William Wiley “Bill” Peck, 71, of London, AR, formerly of Bryant, AR, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at Saint. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.  The son of Dennis, Jr. and Betty Jean (Nichols) Peck, he was born April 2, 1947, in Caldwell, AR.  He worked as a lineman with Arkansas Power & Light.  He was a competitive bow hunter and spent the last 13 years training horses.  He also enjoyed trying various exotic foods. Bill was preceded...

Zella Beth (Keener) Harrell, 84, of Russellville, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of Omer and Irma (Barefield) Keener, she was born April 5, 1934 in Atkins. She was married to the late James “Jim” Henson Harrell. She was a member of Russellville First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Henson Harrell; and her parents. Survivors include her two sons, William...