Dennis Ray Tarpley Jr.
May 1, 2024
Dennis "Buddy" Ray Tarpley Jr, 49, of Rosie died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1974, in New Ulm, Germany, to Dennis Ray Tarpley Sr. and Norma Elaine (McBride) Tarpley. He was of Christian faith. Buddy loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads, fishing, canoeing, and just being out on the lake or...
William Thomas Liles
Apr 30, 2024
William Thomas Liles, 92, of Sage, AR, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Bill was born on January 14, 1932, in Caruthersville, MO, to the late William H. Liles and Henrietta (Martin) Liles. Bill was of Christian faith and served the Lord Jesus Christ as a member of the Cushman Assembly of God. Bill enjoyed being outdoors, whether it...
Azalea Mae Rubio
Apr 21, 2024
Azalea Mae Rubio, infant daughter of Jordy and Shelby (Strain) Rubio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born on January 9, 2024, in Batesville, AR.
Azalea is survived by her parents; grandparents, Maricela Leal, Javier Rubio, Sheila Phillips, Jeff Phillips, and Spencer Strain; great-grandparents, Glen Smart, Jim Strain, and...
David Harold Dale
Apr 19, 2024
David Harold Dale, 70, passed away on April 19, 2024, in Little Rock, AR. He was born on December 2, 1953, in Cushman, AR to the late Everett Dale and Frances (Stewart) Dale. David was a 1972 graduate of Cushman High School. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and visiting with all of his friends. He liked to sit at the...
Matthew Ward Montague
Apr 17, 2024
Matthew Ward Montague, 52, of Hardy, AR, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Matt was born on January 8, 1972, in Memphis, TN, (but always considered Batesville to be his hometown) to the late Jack and Shirley (Ward) Montague. Matt was of Christian faith and was a member of Cord Baptist Church from an early age. He loved to...
Carolyn Sue Caldwell
Apr 14, 2024
Carolyn Sue Caldwell, beloved aunt and cherished member of the family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Little Rock, AR. She was born on September 11,1955 to Wanda (Harmon) Caldwell and James Robert Caldwell.
After graduating from Batesville High School in the early 70s, she embarked on a journey that led her to St....
James Elvis Yocom
Apr 13, 2024
James Elvis Yocom, 87, of Horseshoe Bend, AR, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on November 22, 1936, in Quitaque, TX, to the late Carl Elvis Yocom and Ora Wayne (Maples) Yocom. Jim was of Christian faith and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He served his country honorably in...
Gary "Goatman" Stephen Richards
Apr 13, 2024
Gary "Goatman" Stephen Richards, 69, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on May 26, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska. Gary was an electrician by trade and spent many years traveling and working in several states. He loved fishing and some of his biggest smiles were had when he was out on the water....
Billie Dean Staik
Apr 8, 2024
Billie Dean Staik, age 88, of Batesville, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 2024.
Born July 24, 1935, in Salado, Arkansas, Billie was the daughter of the late Albert Roberts and the late Alma Roberts. Billie held a bachelor's degree in Art, which she obtained after serving her country...
Lehman Ivy Stephens
Apr 6, 2024
Lehman Ivy Stephens, 84 years of age, left this world on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 6:08 PM. He was born February 28th, 1940 in the Elgin, Arkansas community. He was born to Thomas Franklin Stephens and Lula Bell (Swindle) Stephens.
Lehman attended Tuckerman, Arkansas school and then joined the Arkansas National Guard on November 7th, 1957,...
Billie Sue Melton
Apr 2, 2024
Billie Sue Melton, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and a close friend, on April 2, 2024, in Batesville, AR. She was born on February 25, 1942, in Lafferty, AR, to the late William McCance and Mae (Glenn) McCance. Billie retired from LaCroix Optical. She had many talents, including sewing, singing, and oil painting. The thing she enjoyed...
Emmanuel "Wayne" Melton
Apr 1, 2024
Emmanuel "Wayne" Melton, 64, passed away surrounded by his family, on April 1, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on April 10, 1959, in Batesville, AR, to Chester Melton and Billie Sue (McCance) Melton. Wayne worked at Banquet Foods for several years. He loved listening to music, especially Southern gospel. Wayne was a Christian man who loved to...
Stephanie Lichelle Kilpatrick
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...
Elizabeth Gail Thomas
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...
Eric Shawn Howard
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...
Mitchell Allen Duncan
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. ...
Mary Elizabeth Parnell
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....
Elizabeth Allen Teed
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...
Carolyn Kay Young
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,...
Beverly Ann Gipson
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,...
