Shinn Funeral Service

02/05/2026

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Shellene Burk Linker, age 78, of Russellville, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 24, 1947, in Russellville to Dallas and Delores Sulzer Burk. She was a member of London First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by

01/30/2026

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Terry Daniel Wade Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a life well lived and a legacy filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories. Terry was known as a fun-loving man who was always happy, the life of the party, and someone who seemed to have

01/30/2026

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Patricia Pat Bradley, age 91, of Russellville, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, January 30, 2026, at UAMS Little Rock. She was born September 13, 1934, in Golden Meadow, Louisiana to James Preston and Dorrothie Adcock Huckabay. The funeral service will be at 1000 a.m.,

01/30/2026

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Virginia Kelley, age 87, of Dardanelle, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father God on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab. She was born on September 15, 1938, in Richland, to Bruce Vernon and Emogene Hershy Robertson Drewry. She loved her Lord and was

01/30/2026

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Nanny, Gay Rahmes Varjenski, was born in Hamilton, Ohio, in 1943 to two of the best parents there ever were, better known to us as Goosie and Grandpa Laird. She passed January 30, 2026. From the very beginning, she was shaped by strength, loyalty, and a deep sense of family

01/27/2026

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Jimmy Don Eledge, age 85, of Augsburg, died Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home. He was born December 28, 1940, in the Pottsville area to Obie Lon and Edna Doris Chambers Eledge. He attended Zion Lutheran Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his

01/24/2026

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Harold F. McGowan, age 90, of Atkins, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at Johnson County Health and Rehab. He was born on October 10, 1935, in Appleton to Charles Patterson and Effie Leona Wiley McGowan. He was a United States Army veteran. After leaving he worked on a poultry farm

01/23/2026

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Patrick Gerry Quigley, age 82, of Russellville, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home. He was born July 14, 1943, in Strabane, Northern Ireland to Eugene and Ann Duffy Quigley. Gerry, his wife Susan Agnes and their four children immigrated to the United States in September of 1979 and

01/21/2026

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Johnny Blackford, age 85, of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab. He was born on February 10, 1940, in Russellville, to Fred Raymond and Nola Mae Engholm Blackford. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Burma Blackford two

01/21/2026

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01/19/2026

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Linda Sue Clark Middleton, age 80, of Russellville and Hot Springs Village passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Linda attended Russellville High School and Pottsville High School where she earned her diploma. She was an avid gardener and former member of the Russellville Iris Club and a Master...

01/15/2026

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Dennis Staggs, age 80, of Russellville, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 11, 1945, in Dallas, Texas to Charles Rue and Virda Lucille Staggs. Dennis was a Mechanical Engineer, He worked for Beach Aircraft, JI Case, POM, Inc. and Stark Manufacturing, and he