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Carolyn Silas

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

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

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

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.  They are survived by their mother, Haley Nicole Carter, and their father, Wayde Nathaniel Smith. There will be...

Daniell T (Neal)  Boudin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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