Obituary Listing

Jul 31, 2024

James "Jim" Alfred Becker, 83, of Locust Grove, AR, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Jim was born on July 7, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Ralph Becker and Lilian (Larsen) Becker. Jim graduated from Sea Breeze High School in Daytona Beach, FL, Class of 1960. After high school, Jim joined the US Army, where he served...

Jul 30, 2024

Nancy Carolyn Chamblee Thomas departed life on July 30th, 2024. Nancy was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 12, 1938. Six weeks later her adoptive parents Clarence E and Isora L Chamblee took her home to El Campo, Texas where they provided a wonderful life for her. Nancy attended Baylor University for three years, graduating from East Texas...

Jul 30, 2024

Gale Ann (Just) Casper, 80, of Batesville, AR, died on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1943, in New Britain, CT, to the late Stanley E. Just and Julia Ann (Wanat) Just. Gale graduated from New Britain Senior High School, Class of 1961. After high school, Gale continued her education at Borough of Manhattan Community...

Jul 28, 2024

The following obituary was written by Sergeant First Class (Retired) Dennis Edward Powell prior to his passing!"

Dennis Edward Powell, age 71, passed away on July 28, 2024, at 4:05 pm. He was born August 5, 1952 to the two greatest parents, Virgil Powell and Faye Powell, of Newark, AR. He is preceded in death by his...

Jul 25, 2024

Kenneth Eugene Allen Sr., 80, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Arkansas Continued Care in Jonesboro, AR. He was born on December 26, 1943, to the late John Thomas "JT" Allen and Dorothy Laverne "Pepper" Allen. Kenneth joined the US Army and fulfilled his service in Korea.  He worked many years for Shelter Insurance where he...

Jul 25, 2024

Gene "Butch" McCollum, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on July 14, 1947, in Frenchman's Bayou to the late Albert Allen McCollum and Virginia Marie (Bennett) McCollum. Butch enjoyed reading, playing his guitar, and listening to music. He also liked to drink sweet tea, sit on his porch, and watch the...

Jul 24, 2024

Yvonne Renee (Castle) McMahan entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the age of 64. Yvonne was born on June 23, 1960, in Springfield, OH, to the late James and Sally Castle. She was of Christian faith and was a member of the Cushman United Methodist Church. Yvonne graduated from Batesville High School, Class of...

Jul 22, 2024

Mark Wesley Winkle, 54, of Batesville, died on Monday, July 22, 2024. Mark was born on October 16, 1969, in Batesville, to the late Harold Winkle and Joyce Alene (Moser) Winkle. He was of Christian faith and was a member at White Drive Baptist Church in Batesville. As a teenager, Mark enjoyed playing basketball and water skiing, spending many...

Jul 16, 2024

Jerry Ann Corline (Burnham) Johnson, 89, of Batesville, AR, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2024. Jerry was born on September 10, 1934, in Willow Springs, MO, to the late Virgil John Burnham and Mable (Jones) Burnham. She was of Christian faith and served the Lord as a member of Corner Stone Baptist Church in Melbourne, AR. Jerry was...

Jul 15, 2024

Sammy Van Butler, 85, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at home in Batesville, AR. He was born on November 19, 1938, to the late Preston and Sarah Alma (Hawkins) Butler in Batesville. He was a dedicated member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Sammy joined the US National Guard at the age of fifteen years old. He served...

Jul 7, 2024

James Lee Harper, 88, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, in Cave City, AR. He was born on September 20, 1935, in Crowell, Texas. James grew up on a farm in West Texas where he always said he learned to drive a tractor from the time he could walk. He was in the United States Army (M.A.S.H. Unit)...

Jul 6, 2024

Jerry Lynn Jones, 72, passed away on July 6, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on June 9, 1952, in Batesville, AR, to the late Thomas Kennard Jones and Willie Mae "Wheeler" Jones. Jerry was a construction worker for White River Materials for 46 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, trapping, and spending time with his family.

Jul 5, 2024

Carolyn Sue (Butler) Silas departed this life on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born February 22, 1949, in Batesville, AR, to the late Preston and Sarah Butler; she was of Christian faith.

Carolyn worked for many years as a CNA at Woodlawn Nursing Home. She worked hard to provide for her...

Jul 5, 2024

Insley Marie Vinson, 22, of Pleasant Plains, AR, entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, July 5, 2024. Insley was born on June 15, 2002, in Batesville, AR. She was of Christian faith and worshiped the Lord as a member at Pleasant Plains First Assembly of God. She enjoyed cooking and preparing meals for her family and friends, and...

Jun 27, 2024

Firmin McHenry "Mack" Williams, 66, of Batesville, AR, died on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1957, in Ganado, TX, to the late Firmin E. Williams and Lylamae (Hutcheson) Williams. Firmin served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a gun enthusiast and loved being outdoors, especially riding motorcycles. Firmin is...

Jun 26, 2024

Heaven gained 2 more angels on June 26, 2024, when Kamryn Reece Smith and Kori Raye Smith entered into the presence of God. Kamryn and Kori never saw this world, but they were already loved dearly by their parents and family.  They are survived by their mother, Haley Nicole Carter, and their father, Wayde Nathaniel Smith. There will be...

Jun 20, 2024

Daniell T (Neal) Boudin, 31, went to her heavenly home on June 20, 2024. She was born on January 19, 1993, in Newport, AR to Paul Neal Sr and Wyvonia Neal. She was a teacher at Batesville Preschool. Shaping the minds of young children was her passion. She also enjoyed baking and creating different sweets through her business Dani...

Jun 20, 2024

On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Lee Anda "Landy" May, 62, entered the gates of Heaven. She was born in Modesto, CA, on October 4, 1961, to Earline Wilson and LeAnderson May. Landy was a Jehovah Witness and cherished her congregation. She was a woman of strong will and outspokenness who never encountered a stranger and cherished spending time with...

Jun 20, 2024

James Criswell, 71, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, in Pleasant Grove, AR.  Mr. Criswell was born on May 11, 1953, in the community of Dugan, to the late Henry Criswell and Beulah Criswell. He really enjoyed fishing, hunting, and most of all watching westerns. Mr. Criswell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend who...

Jun 19, 2024

Jacob Lee Moody, 35, passed away on June 19, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on July 16, 1988, in Newport, AR, to Joseph Moody and Nancy (Davis) Moody. Jacob was an avid motorcycle rider who rode every weekend with his friends. He also enjoyed hunting, kayaking, and helping his family with any handy work they needed done....