Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 19, 2024

Gordon Lewis Morgan, 66, of Batesville, died on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1957, in Mount Pleasant, TX, to Byrette Lois (Morgan) Hawkins and the late Billy Gene Freeman. He was of Pentecostal faith. Gordon was very artistic, he loved music, especially playing the guitar, and enjoyed drawing. Gordon will be missed by everyone...

Feb 19, 2024

Carlos Gentry Smith, 89, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on August 15, 1934, in Guntown, Mississippi, to the late Leo Smith and Audrey (Gentry) Smith. Carlos loved driving a truck and was a member of the United States Air Force. He was also a member of Harrison Street Church of Christ and...

Feb 13, 2024

Tony Lane Goodwin, age 50, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2024 in Charlotte, Arkansas. He was born on June 8, 1973 in Crossett, Arkansas. He resided in Berryville, Arkansas where he was of the Baptist faith. He was a master carpenter and his love for the outdoors was only rivaled...

Feb 13, 2024

Jimmy Charles Barnes, 68, was called to his heavenly home on February 13, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on March 24, 1955, in Batesville, AR, to Jim T. Barnes and Lavada Barnes. Jimmy enjoyed drag racing and NASCAR racing, Mopar cars, wrestling, and collecting NASCAR memorabilia. Jimmy washed trucks for Bill Davis Trucking Company for fifteen years...

Feb 9, 2024

Veleta Faye (Wallace) England, 90, of Batesville, died on Friday, Feb 9, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1933, in Cushman, AR, to the late James Wallace and Nellie (Vickery) Wallace. Faye was of the Christian faith and worshiped the Lord at New Life Pentecostal Church in Magness. Faye was a dedicated and hard worker. She served as...

Feb 8, 2024

Tracy Lee Martin, 61, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Batesville, AR. She was born on August 30, 1962, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Jimmie T. Martin and Bobby Jean (Wren) Martin. Tracy enjoyed traveling, shopping, animals, and swimming. She never said a bad thing about anyone, and everyone always liked her as well. Above all else,...

Feb 8, 2024

Janet Marie Hardin, 64, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Horseshoe Bend, AR. She was born on August 4, 1959, in Batesville, AR, to the late Carl Witten Lyons and Violet Sipes (Ledford). Janet enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint. She had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed playing games. Above all else, Janet loved spending time with her...

Feb 6, 2024

Anthony Allen Mellor, 55, of Southside, AR, died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born on September 30, 1968, in Antioch, CA. He was of the Christian faith and attended high school at the Christian Center School in Pittsburgh, CA.  Anthony served his country honorably in the United States Army.  He believed in the value of hard work....

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...