Obituary Listing

Feb 3, 2024

Timothy Joseph Cody, 65, passed away on February 3, 2024, at the Blossoms in Newport, AR. He was born on December 17, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late John Dale Cody and Jean (Hartness) Anderson.

Timothy is survived by his two children, Timothy and Helen Cody; his brother, John Cody; and his niece, Brandice Walter-Combs....

Jan 30, 2024

Bobby Ray Reeves, 74, passed away surrounded by his family, on January 30, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on April 30, 1949, in Batesville, AR, to the late Theodore Reeves and Audrey (Nicholson) Reeves. Bobby was a truck driver for fifty-eight years and taught his grandkids how to drive an eighteen-wheeler. He was also a hog farmer...

Jan 29, 2024

In loving memory of Janet Faye McKeen, 68, of Batesville Arkansas.

Born August 8th, 1955, and departed this life surrounded in love by her family and friends on January 29th, 2024.

Janet was the beloved daughter of the late Billy and Alma Thorne, and beloved sister to Donald and David Thorne and the late Jimmy...

Jan 27, 2024

Shannon Don Malloy, 53, of Mount Pleasant, AR, died on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Shannon was born on June 9, 1970, in Batesville, to Larry Malloy and the late Darlene (Moser) Malloy. He was of the Christian faith. Shannon loved to hunt, fish, and be outdoors. He also enjoyed tinkering around with car engines and staying busy working around...

Jan 14, 2024

Peggy Ann Creel, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Jonesboro, AR. She was born on January 21, 1958, in Newport, AR to the late Amos J. C. Miller and Wanda Lee (Wallis) Miller. Peggy liked animals, especially her dogs, cooking, coffee, and spending time outside. She loved the Lord and spent a lot of her time...

Jan 13, 2024

Norleen "Nory" Barbara Cherry Brown, 88 of Ash Flat AR, born November 9, 1935, received her wings on January 13, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Rose Cherry, husband John Paul Brown Sr., brother Robert Cherry (Betty), and son John Paul Brown Jr.

She is survived by her sons Dan...

Jan 12, 2024

Olivia Celeste Acklin gained her angel wings on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the age of 2 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Olivia was born on October 22, 2021, in Batesville, AR. Though her time on earth was short, her love and impact on her family will last forever. Olivia loved being read to, she loved cuddling with...

Jan 11, 2024

Darrell Lee Wooldridge, 80, passed away in Batesville, AR on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1943, in Harrisburg, AR to the late Master Boyce Wooldridge and Gladys (Bynum) Wooldridge. Darrell enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a member of White Drive Baptist Church and enjoyed driving the church bus for many years. Darrell...

Jan 10, 2024

Ronallien "Roni" Mae Crider, 75, of Batesville, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Roni was born in Council Bluffs, IA, on January 29, 1948, to the late Louis Fisher and Mabel (Belt) Fisher. Roni was of the Christian faith and worshiped the lord as a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Southside.

Roni was an educator for...

Jan 9, 2024

David Joe Blagg, 65, passed away at his home in Strawberry, AR, on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born on January 1, 1959, in Savannah, TN, to the late Kelly Dean Blagg and Lou Hazel (Lambert) Blagg. David was a master carpenter and enjoyed woodworking and crafting. He loved music, especially Classic Rock, and watching Old Westerns and...

Jan 7, 2024

Gerald Wayne Mason, 80, passed away on January 7, 2024, in Rosie, AR. He was born on September 5, 1943, in Batesville, AR, to the late Lewis Mason and Velma C. (Scribner) Mason. Gerald enjoyed playing guitar, hunting, and fishing. He was an Evangelist, always sharing God's Word and his testimony. Gerald spent the majority of his life alongside...

Jan 5, 2024

Glenda Mae (Fisher) Keener, 81, of Bethesda, AR, died on Friday, January 5, 2024. Glenda was born on August 29, 1942, in Bethesda, to the late Hayden Fisher and Alene (Wooten) Fisher. She was of the Christian faith. Glenda's faith became very important to her in her later years and was baptized on October 1, 2023.

She...

Jan 3, 2024

Brandon Shawn Hooten, 36, of Batesville, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1987, in Redlands, California, to Tony Hooten and the late Jamie Deanna Bock. Brandon loved animals of all types. He loved gaming, especially the game Dungeons and Dragons, and he also enjoyed watching Hockey and cheering on his favorite team, the...

Dec 26, 2023

Colena Louise Fox (Stanley), 61, of Batesville, died on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023. Colena was born on January 29th, 1962, in Crossett, AR, to Eddie Stanley and Mary (Bardin) Brantley. She spent the formative years of her life in Crossett, which is where she met the love of her life, Stanley Fox. For the next 48 years, the relationship...

Dec 25, 2023

Joel Bennett West, 92, of Evening Shade, AR, died on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1931, in Old Salem, TX, to the late Edom Bennett West and Irene (Wingate) West. Joel was of the Christian faith and loved to read the Bible. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, serving...

Dec 20, 2023

Marsha Lynn Smith, 72, passed away on December 20, 2023. She was born in Newport, AR, on October 25, 1951, to William and Imajean Thompson.

Marsha was outgoing, strong-willed, and caring. She loved to dance, listen to Elvis, and watch soap operas and WWE. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her...

Dec 17, 2023

Linda Kay Lawrence, 71, passed away on December 17, 2023, in Batesville, AR. She was born on August 3, 1952, in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Leon and Edith Syfert. Linda enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, and baking. She was always the life of the party and kept everyone around her laughing. Linda loved her kids and grandkids more than...

Dec 13, 2023

Lorraine Gonzales Davis, 62, passed away on December 13, 2023, in Batesville, AR. She was born on November 22, 1961, in Norwalk, California, to the late Victor Gonzales and Vera (Chavana) Gonzales. Lorraine was a free spirit and a nice and loving woman. She came from a big family, who she was very close with. She was an artist,...

Dec 9, 2023

Misty Conner Holt, 50 of Batesville,  passed away on Saturday , December 9 at home after a courageous battle with cancer since 2020. She was born at Searcy on August 19, 1973, to Barbara and Mike Conner of Jamestown, Arkansas. Misty accepted Christ at thirteen years old. She was a 1991 graduate of Southside School. Misty married her best...

Dec 7, 2023

Linda Pat Lachance, 77, of Batesville, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Linda was born on December 14, 1945, in Toledo, OR, to the late Ellis Raymond Dowdy and Mildred Modene (Stracner) Dowdy. She was of the Christian faith.

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