Douglas Edward Cottrell Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Douglas Edward Cottrell of Van Buren, Arkansas, who passed away on July 7, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earnest Cottrell and Emily McGarrah Cottrell; and his brother Stan Cottrell. He is survived by: his wife Karen Wyers Cottrell of Van Buren; his daughters, Kathryn Martin (Joel) of Collierville, TN, Julia Cottrell of Fayetteville and Alsu Fattakhova of Durham, NC.; his grandchildren, Vivian and Gwyneth Martin of Collierville; and his sister Joy Cottrell Haley (Clyde) of Fort Smith.
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel (4100 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR 72956). A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Doug's memory to the Arkansas Children's Hospital at http://www.archildrens.org. or the River Valley Food Bank at http://www.rvrfoodbank.org.
