All Obituaries

Woodrow Wilson Gwaltney Jr., 75, of Batesville passed away Friday January 11, 2019. Born Feb. 18, 1943, in Omaha Nebraska to Woodrow and Ruth (Guthrie) Gwaltney. He enjoyed racing go-carts, midget cars, watching dirt track and Nascar racing. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons, Wesley Gwaltney, Kyle Rowlett and Zack Rowlett; daughter, Missy Richardson (Shelbyville, In.); wife, Sandra Renea (Rowlett) Gwaltney; sister,...

Bill J. Henderson 70, passed away on Friday January 4, 2019. He was born on October 14, 1948 in Alicia, Arkansas to Arthur Lee and Thelma (Hall) Henderson. Bill retired from Plaza Tire where he worked in sales. He was a people person. Always had a smile and was a type person who knew how to make a person smile. Was a family man and loved his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Connie Williford. He is survived by his wife Connie G. (Hatler) Henderson;...

Billy Howard Branscum began the new year welcomed at the pearly gates. His life and legacy are celebrated by his devoted wife of 60 years, Virginia, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, for whom he always said he wouldn’t even take a million dollars. Billy was the salt of the earth, giving freely of his talents as a gifted mechanic, master gardener and avid fisherman to all who might want or need. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong friend. He delighted...

J.C. "Buddy" Cornish 85, of Batesville, passed away Jan. 1, 2019. He was born in Monette, Ar. to Virgil D. and Edith (Gibson) Cornish. J.C. farmed until he hired on at Atlas Asphalt where he worked for 33 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked to go hunting. He was  of Pentecostal faith and attended the New life Assembly of Jesus Christ Church. God and church was his true passion. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Theda Mae (Barnett) Cornish; sisters, Irene...

Joe Thomas Harmon 66, of Batesville, passed Jan. 1, 2019. He was born on Oct. 28, 1952 in Tifton, Ga. Later he was adopted by Dr. Silas and Josephine Harmon. Joe thank you for your service in the United States Army. He is survived by many cousins, nephews, aunts and uncles. There will be a graveside service at Campground Cemetery Mon. Jan. 7, 2019 10 a.m. God bless the family. 

Carol JoAnn Franks 71, passed away on Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019. She was born on October 5, 1947 in Cabool, Mo. to John Jasper and Barbara Ann (Linheart) Bates. Carol was one to crochet and to do arts and crafts. loved to play board games and one of her favorites was "Yatzee". Her most precious love was her family and she will be missed by them and her friends. She was preceded in death by her dad, John; husband, Roy Michael Franks; brothers, John Jr. and William Bates; grandson, Josh...

Carolyn Virginia Anderson, 78 died on December 28, 2018 in Batesville, AR. She was born  on March 1, 1940 in Greene County, AR. to Nathaniel and Ina Cothren. She worked as a medical records tech at White River Medical Center,She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Southside, AR. Mrs. Anderson loved to go to Branson. She was preceded in death by her parents Griffin and Ina Cothren, son Jerry Anderson, nephew Bradley Reddick and three sisters Shirley Mahar, Shelia Mode and...

Robert E. Johnson 83, passed away Tue. Dec. 25, 2018. He was born on June 4, 1935 in Kansas City, Mo to Robert and Lucille (Bluel) Johnson. Robert was a carpenter/contractor who loved to remodel historical homes. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pat Budd; grandson, Norman Coles; Robert is survived by his wife of 21 years of marriage, Marie Johnson; sons, Jim and William Brown; daughters, Carrie Johnson and Amanda Garcia; grandchildren, 3; great- grandchildren, 5. There will...

Charles G. England 86, passed from this life on Monday Dec. 24, 2018. He was born on Jan. 11, 1932, in Hoxie, Arkansas to Jessie J. and Essie J. (Bone) England. Charles was a retired farmer who loved to draw, paint, carve, and play the steel guitar. He enjoyed the outdoors and even liked to wet a hook. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John W. England; sister, Martha C. England; two sons, Danny G. and Ronnie E. England. Charles is survived by his wife of 68 yrs, Veleta Faye...

Ricky E. Smart 65, passed away Sat. Dec. 22, 2018. He was born on Nov. 30, 1953, in Kennett, Mo. to Ralph and Lucy (Duffel) Smart. We the community salutes you for your time spent in the United States Army. Rick enjoyed horses, motor cycles, fishing, and anything that would let him outdoors. He spent over twenty years as a welder with White River Distributors. One thing he enjoyed besides the outdoors and his job was spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents;...