May 6, 1937 - October 14, 2025
Wallace ''Russell'' Scaife, Sr. was born May 6, 1937to Moses Greenberry Scaife and Pearl Russell Scaife of Bottleneck, Ar.
Russell was proceeded in death by both parents, his brothers, Roy, Charner, Kenneth, Lewis, Gene, Hal, John, Billy Brooks and his three sisters, Lucille, Louise (Totsie) and Elizabeth (Baby sister). Russell was the baby of the family.
Russell has been married to his Martha Jane Scaife since November of 1960.
Martha has lived an exemplary example as a loving, devoted wife, while fulfilling her duties of a Christian wife his entire life.
Russell is survived by his and Martha's family with a host of in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and others.
He has one son preceding him. Joel Wayne Scaife, whom he shared his love of hunting, fishing and love of life with him.
He has three surviving children, one son, Wallace Russell Scaife Jr. (Lesa) of Nesbit, MS and his children, Niki and Thomas Boals, with Hailee, Angie, AJ, Andrew and Riley of Lexa, Arkansas; Natalie and Lance Flournoy with Keely and Kaydence of Moon Lake, MS; Holli Williams with Carter and Caleb of Marianna, AR; one daughter, Rita Warfield of Marvell, AR who has been her parents caregiver since 2010; a second daughter, Renee and Rick Wilson of Hot Springs, AR with Renee's daughter Angala and AJ Tart with Angala's daughter Eden Eversone also from Hot Springs.
Russell was a member of the Church of Christ.
Per Russell's personal request, a graveside service was held with immediate family only.
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30 Condolence(s)
Barbara King
Friday, October 24, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of Russell's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him. My prayers for you and the family.
Sonya E Kemp
Thursday, October 23, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers at this difficult time.
Ruth Kirkley
Saturday, October 18, 2025
I am so sorry. I just saw this today. Hugs to all.
Cathy and Joey Clairday
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Mrs. Martha, we are so saddened to hear of Mr. Russell's passing. We are thinking of you and your family and praying for peace and comfort. We have missed worshiping with you both since we moved. Love you all, Cathy and Joey
Steve Jones
Friday, October 17, 2025
He will be truly missed. Prayers for the family
Lindell Smith
Friday, October 17, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Russell. When I became an elder he gave me a book and I still have it.
Timothy Smith
Friday, October 17, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Russell's passing he was a good Christian man. Loved talking to him over the years. He had much wisdom. God Bless and be with the family Wally , Rita, and Renee . In Christian Love.
Bobbie Varner Trent Archibald Scaife
Friday, October 17, 2025
Rest in Peace Russell and give Billy a hug from me😘My prayers are going up for Martha and family🙏🏻 Sorry ,my planned visit was too late, but am pleased to know you knew I was outside your house. It was good to reminisce on my drive down Bottleneck and Watkins Corner…brought back so many memories ❣️
Darline Scaife
Thursday, October 16, 2025
R.i.P uncle Russell
Praying for family & friends
Wana McGrew
Thursday, October 16, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Scaife's passing. My prayers are with his family.
Jim & Brenda Lahue
Thursday, October 16, 2025
My parents, my wife and I, have been friends with Martha and Russell since1960. Russell was a spiritual leader and strength to all. I miss our chats.
Jackie Scaife
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Sadness immediately when I looked at picture on this obituary. So sorry to hear Uncle Russell has passed. He was always so kind and helpful. Aunt Martha and family are in my prayers.
Carolyn Leslie
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Russell was like family to all the Boyce's!! We loved him dearly!! He was a Christian man who loved the Lord and loved all his friends and family!! He will be missed!!
Diane Eames Crabb
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Ms Martha, I am heart broken at the loss of Mr Russell. You both were such a big part of my teen years at Church. Gail and Dale Stovall loved your family so much as do I. You all are in my prayers.
Linda Bratton
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Dear Renee, Angala, and Eden, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love, Linda.
Florence Bland Oneal
Thursday, October 16, 2025
thinking of y'all and your in my prayers at this time
Kathy Corbitt Woodall
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Mr Scaife was my daddy's best friend.My daddy was Buddy Corbitt.Our families all went to church together .He loved my papa Boyce and would always read some of my papa's Bible lessons.In fact he read some of them at my momas funeral.He loved the Lord so much.He will be missed but we will see him soon in Heaven.
Thomas Bland
Thursday, October 16, 2025
In my thoughts and prayers have many memories over the years of Mr Russell he was a dear friend to both my late father and step father I know when Mr Russell stood before the Lord he heard the words Well done my good and faithfull servant
Clara Williamson
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Thinking of all of Russell's family at this sad time. He was at most of my family's services when they passed. Know he will be missed. May God be with each of you.
Janie scaife
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Sorry for your loss. I
Kathy Corbitt Woodall
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Mr Scaife was my daddy's best friend.My daddy was Buddy Corbitt.Our families all went to church together .He loved my papa Boyce and would always read some of my papa's Bible lessons.In fact he read some of them at my momas funeral.He loved the Lord so much.He will be missed but we will see him soon in Heaven.
Don Murphy
Thursday, October 16, 2025
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Russell. Prayers to the family! He and Joel will be turkey hunting and fishing together again. ❤️
David Stringfellow
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Prayers for the family. Lots of good memories with the whole family we go back as far as i can remember. He was a good man
Peggy Hensley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain. Prayers for each one of you during this difficult time. He is rejoicing in heaven with his family.
Lynn Dunlap
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Love and prayers for Coach Scaife and his family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Todd & Brenda Yarbrough family
Thursday, October 16, 2025
My prayers are with all of you.
Marty Bradshaw
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Prayers for the family!!
Bonnie J Stiles
Thursday, October 16, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers!
Jeff Lowery
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Sad to hear knew Mr.Russell and had a lot of conversations with him,was a good man .Prayers for the family .
Karen Helton Herrington
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Ms. Martha, you and the whole family are in mine and Al's thoughts and prayers. So many great memories we share of him and the family. We pray you all find comfort and solace in the Lord. Love and prayers for all, Karen and Al Herrington
RIP Mr. Russell