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Carolyn Silas
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...
Insley Marie Vinson
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...
Firmin Mchenry "Mack" Williams
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...
Kamryn And Kori Smith
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. Â They are survived by their mother, Haley Nicole Carter, and their father, Wayde Nathaniel Smith. There will be...
Daniell T (Neal) Boudin
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...
Lee Anda "Landy" May
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...
James Criswell
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...
Jacob Lee Moody
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....
Ardith Ardella Mcadams
Jun 11, 2024
Ardith Ardella McAdams, 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 11, 2024.
Ardith was born on January 31, 1928 in Michigan to the late Raymond and Hazel (Leeper) Reist.
She attended Cord Baptist Church in Charlotte, Arkansas and was devoted to her Baptist faith.
She married the late...
Erma Faye (Rackley) Baker
Jun 10, 2024
Erma Faye (Rackley) Baker, 63, of Locust Grove, AR, died on Monday, June 10, 2024. Faye was born on April 22, 1961, in Heber Springs, AR, to the late David Leon Rackley and Erma Dean (McCarty) Rackley. She was of Baptist faith. Faye worked in the healthcare field for most of her life. She impacted so many people in...
Dante Joseph Pozzi
Jun 10, 2024
Dante Joseph Pozzi, 79, of Batesville, AR, died on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born on January 24, 1945, in Aurora, Illinois, where he spent most of his life before moving to Arkansas about 10 years ago. He was of the Catholic faith, attending mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Batesville, AR, and he served his country...
Rhonda Karen Dickey
Jun 9, 2024
RHONDA WILSON DICKEY died peacefully on June 9, 2024, in Batesville AR, following a long illness. Rhonda was born on September 19, 1955 in Malvern, Arkansas the daughter of the late Artemus and Wilma Thornton Wilson.
Rhonda graduated as Valedictorian of her class from Gentry High School Gentry, AR, in 1973 and graduated from the University of...
Edward Lee Wears
Jun 6, 2024
Edward Lee Wears, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on June 6, 2024, in Locust Grove, AR. He was born on September 29, 1940, to the late Virgil and Ruth Wears. Edward was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to the casino. He also enjoyed listening to country and...
Timothy Ray Ford
Jun 6, 2024
Timothy Ray Ford, 72, passed away on June 6, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on November 18, 1951, in San Antonio, TX to the late Emmanual Ford and Alta (Gifford) Ford. Timothy was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed football, drag racing, and shooting guns. Timothy was also a United States Marine Corps veteran. Above all else,...
Shawn Junior Gott
Jun 4, 2024
Shawn Junior Gott, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 4, 2024. He was born on October 19, 1966, in Ukiah, California to the late Junior Gott and Shairon (Williams) Gott. Shawn was an Associate Procurement Technologist at Future Fuel for thirty-five years, where he made many friends. He was always a hard worker, making sure...
Johnny Leon Russell
May 26, 2024
Johnny Leon Russell, 68, son of the late Leon Russell and Alba Lily Ray Springer was born on January 25, 1956, in Chicago, IL, and departed this life on May 26, 2024. He was a USDA inspector and a worker at the Newark power plant. He loved fishing and playing his guitar.
He was preceded in death...
Debora "Debbie" Jean Sandefur Anderson
May 25, 2024
Debora "Debbie" Jean Sandefur Anderson, 67, passed away peacefully in Newport, AR, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1956, in Batesville, AR, to the late L. C. Sandefur and Lillian (Dugger) Sandefur. Debbie was a joyful and precious soul that was always kidding around and enjoyed having a good time. She loved children and...
Joy Elvira Harmon
May 25, 2024
Joy E. Harmon, 94, was born in McCory AR February 15, 1930, and died in Batesville, AR at Woodlawn Heights May 25, 2024. Joy was employed in several types of work in her lifetime, but her last trade was as a self-employed dog groomer which she greatly enjoyed. Joy was married to Lyle R. Harmon who was the love...
Leota Mae Dahme
May 20, 2024
Leota Mae (Brusberg) Dahme, 80, of Locust Grove, AR, died on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1944, to the late George Brusberg and Bualah (Smith) Bestomyer, in Huntington, WV, and she was of Christian faith. Leota loved shopping, she enjoyed buying and collecting things. She was a very kind woman who always looked to...
Candace Paige Sanders
May 19, 2024
Candace Paige Sanders, 32, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Batesville, AR. She was born in Batesville, AR on September 25, 1991. Candace attended Batesville High School where she played volleyball and ran track. She won the spirit stick many times at pep rallies. She enjoyed going to the lake and creek, hanging out with her friends...
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