All Obituaries

                James “Jimmy” Dale Dillard Jr., the son of James “Jim” Dale Dillard Sr. and the late Virginia “Aline” Dillard, was born in Batesville, AR on July 30, 1962 and departed this temporary home to enter the gates of Heaven on December 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.                 Jimmy loved his family and friends with...

Phyllis Elaine Melton, 67, passed away on December 2, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Curtis and Berneta (Bowerman) McIlroy. Phyllis was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved crocheting, making cards for people, and music, especially Bob Seger and Elvis Presley. Phyllis will be remembered by her loved ones for her big heart. She lived as if her purpose in life was to care for others. Whether it was taking care of her patients at White River Medical...

Juanita Jeffrey Presley, 74, passed away on December 1, 2021. She was born in Yuba City, California, on September 14, 1947, to Wayne and Wanda Jeffrey. On June 8, 1968, she married the love of her life, Douglas Presley.   Juanita was a Christian, a member of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed teaching Sunday school.  She was also a life-long learner and was very proud of receiving her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Special Education and Elementary Education from Arkansas...

David Lee Lawrence, 73, of Wideman, AR, died Friday, November 26, 2021. David was born May 27, 1948, in Chardon, OH, to the late Ruben and Ellen “Branson” Lawrence. David was of Christian faith and attended church at the Assembly of God in Cushman, AR. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He was very good with his hands and loved to tinker around with different things. There wasn’t anything broke that David couldn’t fix. David is reunited...

Faye Janice White, 87, passed away on November 24, 2021. She was born in Steele, Missouri, on February 10, 1934, to O.B. Marlin Via and Eve Hopkins Via. Janice loved her family and friends. Her favorite pastime was talking and visiting with people. She loved the Lord, the church, and the bible; and spent many hours having conversations with anyone who would listen on these subjects. Janice was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and friend whose memory will be cherished by those that loved...

On November 22, 2021, Ronald Harold Kittelson peacefully left his home on earth for his promised forever home in Heaven. He was born June 3, 1943, in Fargo, North Dakota, growing up a Lutheran farmer. On June 25, 1966, he married Barbara Diane Hoffmeyer, residing in St. Louis Park, Minnesota for 25 years as they raised four daughters:  Kristin, Heidi (who died 1976), Laura, and Sarah. Ron’s career life began as a trainee on a drill press at ReTrac Manufacturing in Minneapolis....

Judy Ann Hoover Smith, 69, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Judy was born in Pocahontas, AR on December 23, 1951, to the late Vincent and Addie (Sizemore) Hoover. She was a truck driver for over 35 years. Judy enjoyed reading, cooking and baking, shopping at flea markets and yard sales, and most of all spending time with her family. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Russell Phillips and Addie Eckart; paternal father, Vincent Hoover; sisters, Glenda Louise Phillips, Janet...

David Bradley Stoud, 58, of Batesville died on Thursday, November 11, 2021. David was born in Kokomo, Indiana on October 16, 1963. David was of Christian faith and attended church at First Assembly of God in Batesville. He was a loving and loyal husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. If you were blessed to have David in your life, then you know how he could always bring a smile to your face. He was a constant source of love and light. He touched the lives of everyone...

Betty Sue Twilley passed away on November 5, 2021. She was born on June 27, 1942.  Services are entrusted to Willis Funeral Service

Floyd Leroy Mitchell, 76, of Cherokee Village passed away November 4th, 2021 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas.  Floyd was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to Floyd Homer Mitchell and Anna May Conner Mitchell on April 8, 1945.  Floyd was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving three years.  He served honorably in the Army, achieving the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Engineer Command. He worked many years in the electric generation industry. ...