Obituary Listing

Mar 29, 2024

Stephanie Lichelle Kilpatrick entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, March 29, 2024. Stephanie was born on April 20, 1991, in Batesville, AR. Stephanie maintained a very happy and wonderful life even with the challenge of being born with Rett syndrome. For 32 years, Stephanie championed her condition by remaining filled with love and joy no matter how difficult...

Mar 26, 2024

Elizabeth Gail Thomas, age 69, of Pleasant Plains, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 26, 2024.

Born October 10, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee, Gail was the daughter of the late Donald Carter, Sr. and the late Betty Edwards Garrison. Gail enjoyed board games with family, sitting outside on warm summer...

Mar 23, 2024

Eric Shawn Howard, 45, left this earth to be with the lord on March, 23, 2024. Born in Batesville, AR, he was the son of Danny Howard and Nobie Howard. He is preceded in death by his father, Danny "Detail" Howard, and his Brother Greg Howard, along with his grandparents and other loved ones.

He is survived...

Mar 21, 2024

Mitchell Allen Duncan, 59, of Alton, IL, left this world March 21, 2024 at 8:30am in Evening Shade, AR, with his sisters by his side, due to illness.  Mitch was born in San Jose, California on March 6, 1965.  Mitch never married, but he knew love thru his siblings and children. Most important to him, his children and grandson. ...

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Parnell, 86, of Newark, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1938, in Smithfield, NC, to the late William Parnell and Zillar Jones. Mary grew up, settled down, and raised her family in North Carolina and was a loving, caring, and nurturing homemaker. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family....

Mar 19, 2024

Elizabeth Allen Teed, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, at the age of 92. Elizabeth was born on December 22, 1931, in Stephens, Arkansas, to Frank M. and Mabel Nelle Starnes Allen. She graduated from Stephens High School in 1950 and attended Southern State College "SAU" in Magnolia, Arkansas before going to work for Stephens...

Mar 19, 2024

Carolyn Kay Young, 76, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.  She was born on January 24, 1948, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Othel and Hazel Barksdale. Carolyn had a love for gardening and cooking for the family any chance she could get. After years of dedication, she retired from White Rogers. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting,...

Mar 16, 2024

Beverly Ann Gipson, 78, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Searcy, AR. She was born on June 15, 1945, in Cord, AR to Edward Carter and Billie (Anderson) Carter. Beverly enjoyed working in her yard and collecting roosters. She loved the Razorbacks. She also enjoyed watching all sports and game shows. Beverly was a loving daughter, sister,...

Mar 16, 2024

Tony Ray Brooks, 58, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1965, to Ruddel Brooks and Linda Holder. Tony loved beer, women, racecars, and Captain Morgan. Tony loved his trucks and his Corvette. He also enjoyed camping, playing cards, and jug fishing. Tony was always the life of every...

Mar 15, 2024

Daron Dewayne Roberson was called to his Heavenly home on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the age of 29. He was born on March 16, 1994, in Newport, AR. Daron was of Christian faith and worshiped the Lord at New Testament Holiness Church in Cave City. He graduated from Cave City High School, Class of 2013, and was beloved...

Mar 13, 2024

James Ray McPherson died suddenly March 13, 2024, he was 91 years old. James was born in Grand Glaise, AR on May 16, 1932. He went to school in Bradford and graduated in 1951. After graduation from ASTC, James went into the Army for three years. He then became a teacher and moved to Colorado. After retirement, he moved...

Mar 12, 2024

Tommy Randel Prickett of Batesville, AR, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the age of 73. Tommy was born on November 8, 1950, in Sulphur Rock, AR, to the late V.C. Prickett and Esther (Prichard) Prickett. Tommy graduated from Batesville High School, Class of 1971, and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air...

Mar 11, 2024

Cleo Duke, 89, of Cave City, AR, died on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1934, in Evening Shade, AR, to the late Otto and Ossie (Bailey) Duke. Cleo served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War Era and was a truck driver by trade. Cleo is preceded in death...

Mar 8, 2024

Darlene Jeanette Lindquist, 61, of Decatur, IL, died on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1962, in Arlington Heights, IL, to the late Charles Dewy Jones Sr. (Sgt., USMC) and Wilma Lois (Grenade) Jones. Darlene was a "real firecracker". She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. She had a great...

Mar 8, 2024

Jolene Thorn, 95, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Batesville, AR.  She was born on April 27, 1928, in Locust Grove, AR.  Jolene worked at the International Shoe Company. She enjoyed gardening in her spare time and loved to cook.  One of her favorite things she enjoyed doing was going on car rides with Carla.  Above all else,...

Mar 7, 2024

Donna Christine McDaniel, 61, of Southside, died on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born Donna Christine McDougal to the late Odess McDougal and Montine (Pankey) McDougal, on July 9, 1962, in California. Donna graduated high school from Bradford High School in Bradford, AR. She was of the Christian faith and grew up Baptist. Donna was a stay-at-home mom...

Mar 4, 2024

Leonard Fay Wood, 79, of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born on September 27, 1944, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was the youngest son of Lester and Zella Wood.

As a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, family meant more to him than anything. He loved the...

Mar 4, 2024

Katherine Anita Reynolds, 83, passed away on March 4, 2024, in Searcy, AR. She was born on July 16, 1940, in Batesville, AR. Katherine was a seamstress for many years and even owned her own business. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, and loved horses. Above all else, Katherine loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. Katherine was a loving...

Feb 28, 2024

Laura Ann Reed, 54, of Batesville, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1969, in Batesville, AR. She was of Christian faith and grew up attending Pentecostal Church services. Laura was a homemaker and loved to cook and care for her family. She was a member of the Independence County Extension Homemakers and enjoyed...

Feb 21, 2024

Norris Wayne Guynes, of Rosie, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 6, 1939, in Moro, AR, to the late Carter Guynes and Dorothy Marie (Gray) Guynes. Norris was of Christian faith and worshiped the Lord by the way he lived his life but...