All Obituaries

Joyce Alene Winkle, 83, of Batesville, AR was called to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Alene was born April 4, 1939, in Mount Pleasant, AR, to the late Luther Earl Moser and Josie Rethie (Stokes) Moser. Alene was of Christian faith and served the Lord by the way she lived her life and also as a member of Quail Valley Church of Christ. She loved to visit with people and share the Gospel. She was very hospitable, always wanting everyone to feel loved and welcome in her home....

Ashley Michael Martin passed away on August 3, 2022, in Newark, Arkansas. He was born on December 7, 1978, in Newport, Arkansas to Michael Martin and Linda (Bell) Martin.   Ashley enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and he loved spending time with his niece and nephew.   He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jack and Glyndith Griffin, and maternal grandparents, Hayden and Christene Bell.   Ashley is survived by his parents; brother, Andy Martin;...

Winfred “Wimp” Dale Reed, 68, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2022. He was born on February 18, 1954, in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Walter Reed and Vergie (Hoover) Reed. Wimp was of the Baptist faith and loved the Lord more than anything else in his life. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them every chance he could get. Wimp loved racing and raced for 18 years. He worked at the track for many years afterward and enjoyed helping the guys work on...

Margarethe Maria Willis, 93, passed away on July 29, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born January 5, 1929, in Buchenau, Silesia (Poland) to the late Victor and Maria Ultrata. Margarethe was always involved in her church, no matter where she and her husband had moved to. She supported the military and was always lending a helping hand. She enjoyed cooking and making jam. Christmas was her favorite holiday; she always decorated her house inside and out for everyone to see. Above all...

Dorothy LaVerne Walls, 75, passed on July 28, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1947, in Arkansas to the late Ora J. Davis and Dorothy Faye (Simmons) Davis. Dorothy enjoyed planting, especially tomato bushes and flowers around the trees. She also loved to go to the casino and play slot machines when she was able. She liked to get on Facebook and share quotes with her family and loved making peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies for the neighborhood. Dorothy is survived by her son, Lee Walls...

J W Runyan, 91, of Batesville, AR. died on Thursday, July 28, 2022. J W was born March 30, 1931, in Batesville, AR, to the late William Edward Runyan and Lula Gladys (Sanders) Runyan. J W was a true patriot, he served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was very proud of his service. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved dogs, especially his Boston Terriers. He also liked to garden, cook, and watch Swamp People. J W was a kind man with a servant’s heart. He never met...

William John Veino III, 67, passed away on July 27, 2022. He was born on October 30, 1955, in Trenton, New Jersey, to William John Veino II and Ruth Marshall Veino.   William was a family man, even to those who were not related. He was there for people when he did not have to be. And although he could be ornery at times and love to play jokes on people, he loved his family very much, especially his grandbabies and three yorkie babies. He loved playing guitar, writing songs, and...

Glenna Jean Chancey, 93, passed away on July 22, 2022. She was born in Batesville, AR., on December 8, 1928, to the late William and Viola (Halk) Milligan.   Glenna was a member of the Harrison Street Church of Christ in Batesville, AR., as well as a member of the Civil Service in Flagstaff, AZ., Frayser Rescue Squad in Memphis, TN., and an active PTA Member. She was a Junior Bowling coach and ran a bowling league for the Patient’s Home for The Incurables in Memphis, TN. In her...

Helen Lorene Porter, 87, passed on July 22, 2022. She was born on September 29, 1934, in Arizona to the late Matt Varner and Ruby (Lemay) Varner. Helen enjoyed painting. She was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed attending church when she was able. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. Helen is survived by her son, Craig Porter (Carrie); daughters, Kim Long (Randy) and Cherie Smith (Shane); grandchildren, Jeremy Porter, Jakeb Howard, Lauren Porter, and Carver Smith;...

Sherrie Dee Borders, 76, passed on July 16, 2022, at 7:29 a.m. at White River Medical Center. She was born on September 22, 1945, in Evanston, Illinois to Raymond Kelly and Dorothy Van Alstine.   Sherrie was a long-time bookkeeper and worked with her mother in Illinois. When she moved to Las Vegas she continued bookkeeping, and then to California to continue bookkeeping there. She was a part of the team that produced a replica for the Transcontinental Train's 110th Anniversary....