Linda Rudder, 69, formerly of Russellville, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. She was born December 17, 1947, in Russellville, Arkansas, daughter of the late R.H. “Dick” Hardcastle and Laura M. Shuffield Hopson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Arnie Hopson; and several aunts and uncles. She is survived by 2 sons, Richard Rudder of Ft. Smith, and Brian Rudder and wife Jessica of Centerville; a daughter, Stacey and husband David Dollar of Atkins; 6 grandchildren, Dustin Ennis, Laura Ashleigh Thompson, Devin Dollar, Caleb Rudder, Abbie Rudder, and Baleigh Rudder; 7 step-grandchildren, David Allen, Heath and Heather Dollar, Tyler, Amberley, Chase, and Blake Vaughn; and several cousins. Graveside service and burial is 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Owens Cemetery with Pastor Bud Avants and Pastor Justin Hubbard officiating under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.