Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2023

Dorothy Lorene Rolling, 91, of Newark, died on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born on March 18, 1932, in Bald Knob, AR, to the late Arthur and Gertrude Thompson. Dorothy was of Baptist faith and was a member at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Cord, AR. She liked to garden and do crafts and was a very loving...

Dec 6, 2023

Dewayne Leon Weatherford, 91, of Batesville, AR, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born on November 5, 1932, in Gorman, TX, to the late Weldon D. Weatherford and Zelda Bush, Dewayne devoted his life to serving others.

Dewayne was orphaned on his ninth birthday and grew up in the Corsicana State Home in Texas.  The...

Dec 5, 2023

Terry Clay Smart, 66, passed away on December 5, 2023. He was born in Batesville, AR, on March 13, 1957, to Eddie Clay Smart and Vivian (Henley) Smart.

Terry was outgoing, kind, and caring. He was the type of person to go out of his way to help others and would do anything for those he loved....

Dec 5, 2023

Dawn Renee Fortune, 65, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Batesville, AR. She was born on October 21, 1958, in Anderson, Indiana to Rex Irwin Goff and Carolyn Jean (Stanley) Goff. Dawn enjoyed sewing, crafting, fishing, and hunting. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Dawn was a good cook and loved caring for her husband....

Dec 3, 2023

James Earl Godfrey, 66, passed away at home in Batesville, AR on December 3, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1957, in Marianna, AR to James Milford Godfrey and Daisy Rachael (Lawrence) Griffis. James enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and yard sales. He worked at Wholesale Tire and was a truck driver for several years. Above all else, James...

Dec 1, 2023

Kenny Gipson, 66, passed away on December 1, 2023. He was born in Newport, Arkansas, on November 9, 1957, to Guy and Gaynell (Slayden) Gipson.

Kenny loved to cook, spend time in his garden, hunt, fish, and watch sports on TV. He also enjoyed playing Rook, although he could be very competitive. But most of all, he...

Nov 27, 2023

Dr. Cissy Dowdy, 66, passed away on November 27, 2023 at home surrounded by her family in Batesville, AR.  She was born on May 21, 1957, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Billy Sowell and Mary Lois (Harper) Sowell.

In the mid 1970's to early 1980's, Cissy was able to explore the country with her...

Nov 24, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Earl Reeves, 80, passed away on November 24, 2023. He was born in Robstown, Texas, on August 6, 1943, to Floyd and Bessie Reeves.

Ronnie was a great example of what it means to be a true man of God. He spent most of his time giving of himself by volunteering at numerous places including...

Nov 23, 2023

Thomas Clarence Campbell Jr, 48, of Batesville, died on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1975, in Belleville, IL, to the late Thomas Clarence Campbell Sr and Susan Ann (Baladenski) Timbs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors, but what he loved the most was his family, especially "his babies". He was a loving husband,...

Nov 19, 2023

Larry Gale Gipson, 76, of Cord, AR, died on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born on September 12, 1947, in Cord, AR, to the late Guy Gipson Sr. and Gaynell (Slayden) Gipson. Larry served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was also part of the Cord Volunteer Fire Department, even serving on the board...

Nov 18, 2023

Adah Nicole Kinion, 4, passed away on November 18, 2023. She was born on March 19, 2019, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Landon and Nikki Kinion.

Adah was an outgoing, funny, confident, and brave girl. She loved going to school and playing with her classmates. And she was a self-proclaimed future beautician/doctor. Adah loved cats, especially her beloved...

Nov 16, 2023

Janis Gail Bales, 81, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Batesville, AR. She was born on August 21, 1942, in Cushman, AR to the late Howard Vickery and Anna (Arnold) Vickery. Janis enjoyed reading, shopping, and going on trips. She also enjoyed attending church at Rejoice Fellowship. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family.

Nov 15, 2023

Jimmy Ray Rainbolt, 84, of Batesville, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Jimmy was born on August 10, 1939, in Alco, AR, to the late Daniel Rainbolt and Ludie (Passmore) Rainbolt. He was of Baptist faith. Jimmy was a truck driver by trade but also loved anything related to driving and cars. He used...

Nov 13, 2023

Kenneth Duane Rogers, 92, passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born in Lewiston, Montana, on January 28, 1931, to William Rogers and Grace Emma Marley Rogers.

Kenneth was a proud Navy veteran. He was also a hard worker and worked as a truck driver and a journeyman electrician for almost 40 years. In his free...

Nov 11, 2023

Evalina Diana Perritt, 79, of Charlotte, AR departed this life on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born on January 28, 1944, to Angelina Diana (Donachricha) Gueho and Joseph Frank Gueho in Fordoche, Louisiana.

Evalina Diana Gueho married Boyd Raymond Perritt on June 7, 1958, and spent nearly 61 years together. She was a retired Nurse Tech...

Nov 4, 2023

Carol Ann Wicker, 86, passed away on November 4, 2023. She was born in Phillips, Texas, on March 4, 1937, to Elbert and Myrtle Wicker.

Carol enjoyed playing games on her computer, putting together puzzles, writing poetry, playing with her dogs, and researching family genealogy. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially...

Nov 2, 2023

Joe Marlin Wheeler, 74, of Pleasant Plains, AR, died on Thursday, November 2, 2023. He was born on April 23, 1949, in Searcy, AR, to the late Jesse M. Wheeler and Ina Jewel (Chupp) Wheeler. Joe was an Eagle Scout as a young man, he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, then went on to...

Nov 2, 2023

Janis A. Johns, 79, passed away on November 2, 2023. She was born in Gid, Arkansas, to Theodore and Pearl Adkisson.

Janis was loving and kind. She always put others before herself and would make sure that everyone around her was taken care of. Janis was also a hard worker and worked for Conagra for over 38...

Nov 1, 2023

Phelix "Phil" Erwin Sample, 62, of Southside, AR, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Phil was born November 7, 1960, in Conway, AR, to the late Cole Sample and Johnnie Beth (Lee) Sample. He was of Christian faith and attended church at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Phil was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge and enjoyed riding Motorcycles....

Oct 31, 2023

Bobbie Sue Cowan, 62, passed away on October 31, 2023. She was born in Sandusky, Ohio, on January 5, 1961, to Robert and Beverly Finder.

Bobbie Sue was kind, loving, accepting, and easy-going. She loved taking care of others and always saw the best in everyone. Bobbie Sue also enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her pets,...