Belva Jane Martin

Belva Jane Martin, 87, of Dardanelle, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Russellville Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born September 9, 1938, in Slater, Texas, to the late Eugene Cullen and Mary Kibbie Carpenter Martin.

She was a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed visiting flea markets and working crossword puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Ronnie Dotson; her first husband, George Lee Dotson; brothers, William Harold, Weldon, and Elliott Martin; great-grandson, Jase Talbert; and close friend, Lula Mae Hale.

Survivors include her daughters, Brenda Dotson and Cynthia Vinson; daughter-in-law, Jenny Dotson; sister, Dorothy Dotson; six grandsons, Roy and Brandon Talbert, Jason and Justin Dotson, and Mikey and Jordan Labrecque; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandsons; special niece, Nancy Vassiliou; several nieces and nephews; Gene Vinson; and longtime friends, Kathy Hale and Karol Rye.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2025, at North New Hope Assembly of God Church in Dover.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cornwell Funeral Home, 207 Quay Street, Dardanelle, AR 72834, to assist with cremation expenses.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences available at www.cornwellfuneral homes.com.