Obituary Listing

Sep 27, 2024

Bobbie June Smith, 91, of Foral passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024. She was born June 21, 1933, in Yell County, AR, to the late Abner Eugene and Ola McBride.  Bobbie was an energetic and giving woman who loved her family and the church. Her smile was contagious and available to those who needed it most. She...

Sep 23, 2024

Helen Laverne Gilbert, 79, of Pleasant Plains, AR, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born June 7, 1945, to the late Harvey and Ethel (Allender) Mathes, in Tulare, CA. Laverne served her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a faithful member of Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Pleasant Plains, since 1963. She loved ministering to...

Sep 22, 2024

Christopher Allen Steel Sr., 74, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 15, 1949, to the late Charles Loundes Steel III and Janet (Smith) Steel. Christopher enjoyed fishing, traveling, especially taking cruises, and writing poems and short stories about what was happening in his life at the time....

Sep 18, 2024

Brian Lee Vickers, 45, of Batesville passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born June 18, 1979, in Batesville, AR, to the late Jackie Wayne Vickers and Linda Marie 'Anderson' Vickers. Brian enjoyed playing horseshoes with his father growing up. He enjoyed eating, fishing, watching the weather, and watching wrestling. Brian was an avid sports fan with...

Sep 16, 2024

Alma Mae White, 82, of Batesville, AR, died on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1941, in Leechville, AR, to the late William Fred Brown and Dorothy Irene (Hardy) Clark. She was of the Christian faith. Alma worked for 30-plus years at the International Shoe Company, earning her retirement through them and working there until...

Sep 15, 2024

God called home a hardworking, selfless, and brilliant angel on Sunday, September 15, 2024, when Elijah Jay Woodward entered the gates of Heaven at the age of 21. Eli was given to his family as a blessing from Jesus when his parents, Jeremy Allen Woodward and Julie Nacole (Queen) Woodward welcomed him into their lives on June 10th, 2003....

Sep 13, 2024

Teddie Levern Heyde, 75, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on September 16, 1948, in Cord, AR, to the late Alfred Heyde and Mary (Dickey) Heyde. Teddie was a graduate of Lyon College in 1972. He enjoyed collecting old coins and liked children. He especially loved riding around and running errands with...

Sep 12, 2024

Obituary for John Mark Gillihan

-Written by Dallas Gillihan in loving tribute to his father.

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of John Mark "Spanky" Gillihan, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on September 12, 2024. Born on May 6th, 1970, in Batesville, Arkansas, Mark lived a...

Sep 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Ron Stair Sr. announce his passing on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the age of 74.

Ron will be loved and forever remembered by his wife of 40 years, Sandy; his children, Ron Jr. (Nikki), Donnie (Tammy), Stephanie (Michael); his step-children, Sam and Tonya; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...

Sep 8, 2024

Sandra Brown 73, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on September 8, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1951, to Nathan Hennings and Lena Osborne.

Sandra was an advocate for living life to the fullest, pursuing her passions boldly and relentlessly. She found joy in gardening and cooking, sharing her love for these activities with family and...

Sep 7, 2024

Delida Lynne Evans, 58, of Batesville passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was born December 4, 1965, in West Memphis, AR, to Georgia Neal and the late James Curtis Neal.  Delida was full of energy and a giving woman who loved her family. No matter the occasion, Delida always supported and loved spending time with her five...

Sep 6, 2024

Briley Raine Clouse, 18, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on August 31, 2006, to John D. Clouse and Jamie (Scheppmann) Manning. Briley was a sweet, shy, and quiet girl with an easygoing personality. She was very agreeable, and if she had an opinion, she would keep it to herself unless someone made her tell...

Sep 3, 2024

Tommie Jane Blue, 75, of Cushman passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was born August 15, 1949, in Cushman, AR, to Tommy and Wanda Edwards. She retired from Lacroix Optical. Tommie loved a beautiful flower. She loved to shop, to garden and a good movie. Tommie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be...

Sep 2, 2024

Lois Holley, 84, of Cave City passed away Monday, September 2, 2024. She was born May 25, 1940, in Batesville, AR, to Harold and Belah Platt. She retired from General Tire (GTX), where she was a forklift driver for forty plus years. Lois loved to crochet and bake her famous pumpkin rolls. Her favorite colors were pink and yellow...

Sep 2, 2024

Gayle Lynn Lay, 59, of Pleasant Plains, passed from this life on earth to an eternity in heaven on Monday, September 2, 2024, in Newport.  She was born September 15, 1964 in Missouri to Harold and Mary Robertson Pace. Gayle enjoyed working with children whether it was through the grandparent program at Midland Elementary School, or teaching Sunday school...

Aug 26, 2024

Thomas James Hamel died unexpectedly in Charlotte, Arkansas on the morning of August 26th 2024.  Born in Rome New York at Griffiss Air Force Base on 10 August 1990, he was the eldest son of Thomas J. Hamel and Kimberly (Gates) Hamel. Tom was a graduate of Murphy High School (2009) and the University of South Alabama (2019) where...

Aug 20, 2024

Aaron Cain Robertson, 38, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on July 7, 1986, in Newport, AR to Randy Robertson and Cathy (Cartwright) Loggains. Aaron enjoyed wrestling, Disney movies, and presents. He loved Garth Brooks and even got to go see him live a few years ago. Above all else, Aaron was...

Aug 20, 2024

Ronnie Dewain Watkins, 77, of Batesville, AR, died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Ronnie was born on August 6, 1947, in Hayti, MO, to the late Herman and Frankie Watkins. He was of Christian faith. Ronnie served his country honorably in the United States Army and he loved to fish. He is preceded in death by his parents; two...

Aug 10, 2024

Laura Lee (Godfrey) Woods, 77, of Batesville, AR, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was born on October 24, 1946, in San Pedro, CA, to the late Robert A. Godfrey and Edna M. Godfrey. Laura graduated from Carson High School in Carson, CA, Class of 1964, which was the inaugural graduating class of Carson...

Aug 9, 2024

Anna Faye Cross, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 9, 2024, in Batesville, AR. She was born on May 13, 1932, in Campbell County, Kentucky, to the late Charles Milligan Robinson and Catherine Ann (Stull) Robinson. Anna knew Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and she lived her life following the examples and teachings...