All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Meade, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on November 19, 1926, to the late Glenn and Annetta (Neustrom) Hutchison.   Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed cribbage and puzzles. She loved politics and worked at the Lake County Illinois voting polls. Mary also worked in the nursery at a hospital part-time. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, going on picnics, sightseeing, and visiting the zoo with her...

Becky Jane McDaniel, 64, of Batesville, AR, passed away on November 17, 2022. Becky was born on December 18, 1957, in Batesville, Arkansas, to the late Lewis E. Seuberth and Merle (Rutledge) Seuberth. Becky was a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years and enjoyed caring for others. She continued that legacy by remaining active in the community and providing food to those who were sick or experienced the loss of a loved one. She loved butterflies, puzzle books, and talking on the phone....

Shirley Ann Barnett, 83, went home to be with the LORD on Monday, November 14, 2022. She was born in Batesville, AR, on November 3, 1939, to Loral and Myrtle Vickers.   A lifelong resident of Batesville, Arkansas, Shirley was an active member of the Quail Valley Church of Christ. Shirley worked at home raising her 5 kids until she took a job at ConAgra in 1966 where she gave over 35 years of faithful service before her retirement. The thing in this world that was most important to...

Santiago Hernan Martinez, 36 weeks old, went gently into the arms of Jesus on November 10, 2022.  He is survived by his loving parents, Sonia Medina-Gonzalez and Hernan Martinez; grandparents, Armando Medina and Carmen Gonzalez, Jaime and Rosalba Martinez; aunts, Jessica Medina, Iris Mariel Martinez, and Rosie Martinez; and uncles, Johnny Martinez and John Lee Martinez. He is preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Antonio Gonzalez; and cousin, Gustavo Angel Martinez. A visitation...

Haruko "Oba" Wodinowich, 86, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away on November 7, 2022. Haruko was born on January 1, 1936, in Ishikawa City, Okinawa, Japan, to the late Kamesabro and Kamado Ishikawa. Haruko moved to Arkansas in 1974. She retired from White Rodgers where she worked for 27 years. She was a hard-working woman with a heart of gold who would help anybody in need. She was strong-willed and always spoke her mind. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking...

Thomas Lynn Fears, 66, passed away on November 7, 2022. He was born in Walnut Ridge, AR, on February 19, 1956, to Roy and Louise Fears.

  Vickie Jean Elumbaugh, 73, of Batesville, AR, passed away at her home on November 3, 2022. Vickie was born on August 13, 1949, in Batesville, Arkansas, to the late Junior Milligan and Hazel Dean (Cartwright) Sexton. Vickie enjoyed shopping and loved taking care of her great-grandkids. Vickie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bill Elumbaugh; son, Kenneth “Todd” Elumbaugh; grandchildren, Tommy Reed (Holly) and Whitney Creekmore (Dalton); great-grandchildren, Kaydence...

Shirley Ann (Shald) Chaney, 87, of Batesville, AR, passed away at her home on November 2, 2022. Shirley was born on March 19, 1935, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to the late Ralph Leo and Evadene Belle Shald. Shirley loved her family passionately, and her life of 87 years was filled with love. She was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and gave tirelessly of her time and talent to the church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 65 years, James...

Danny Joe Beaver, 57, of Pleasant Plains, AR, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born December 1, 1964 in Batesville, AR to Dasiel (McLaughlin) Beaver and the late Burnace Beaver. Danny was of Christian faith and served the Lord Jesus Christ by the way he lived his life, but also as a member at Roosevelt Missionary Baptist Church in Judsonia, AR (Pleasant Plains). Danny was a hard-working farmer who enjoyed being...

David Lynn Westfall, 73, passed away on October 26, 2022. He was born in Newark, Ohio, on November 9, 1948, to James and Helen "Tiny" Westfall.  David was a proud Army veteran who served his country for over seventeen years. He was also a quiet and caring person. Any time someone needed help, David was always willing to help. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, square dancing, water aerobics, and playing solitaire. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He was a...