Obituary Listing

May 14, 2023

Roger Lynn Johnson, 75, passed away on May 14, 2023. He was born in Newport, AR, on August 24, 1947, to Elbert Johnson and Eunice (Tanksley) Johnson. Roger enjoyed fishing, riding horses, and restoring his antique truck.

Roger is survived by his sons, John Johnson and Shawn Johnson; brother, Jay Johnson; sisters, Patricia Comia and Shirley Pfieffer...

May 13, 2023

Robin Spear Graham, a Vietnam veteran and retired lieutenant colonel, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

He was born on June 17, 1943, to the late William and Helen Graham, in New Rochelle, NY. He attended Marietta College in Ohio and received a Master's of Science...

May 13, 2023

Frank Lamar Marshall III, 74, passed away on May 13, 2023. He was born in Memphis, TN, on September 16, 1948, to Frank and Mildred Marshall.

Frank was an honorable and good man, that adopted four children as his own. He loved his family and wanted the best for them. He loved family get-togethers and often talked...

May 13, 2023

Frankie Dale Gwin, 78, passed away on May 13, 2023. He was born in Leflore, OK, on January 7, 1945, to Charlie Gwin and Mildred (Walden) Gwin. Frankie was the owner and operator of Batesville Roofing for forty years. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, and camping, alongside one of his best friends and brother-in-law,...

May 6, 2023

Jimmy Allen Hocevar, 64, passed away on May 6, 2023. He was born in Dallas, TX, on November 30, 1958.

Jimmy was strong-willed, independent, and caring. He was not afraid to say what needed to be said, but he always did it from a place of love. When it came to helping others, Jimmy was always willing...

May 5, 2023

Billy Maurice Richardson, 75, passed away on May 5, 2023. He was born in Batesville, AR, on July 7, 1947, to Carl Richardson and Vivian (Riley) Richardson. Billy worked in the funeral industry for many years and drove a van at the Community School. He enjoyed spending time with his dogs. He also loved his family and friends, especially...

May 4, 2023

Vicki Gail Medley, 69, passed away on May 4, 2023. She was born in Batesville, Arkansas, on February 10, 1954, to Mike and Jo Isley.

Vicki was of the Baptist faith. She was spunky, loving, stubborn, strong-willed, and kind. Vicki never met a stranger and was always willing to go out of her way to help others....

May 2, 2023

Desha Byrd Kruse, 68, passed away on May 2, 2023, at her home in Batesville, AR. She was born on November 16, 1954, in Banner Elk, North Carolina, to the late John M. Byrd and Jean (Minter) Byrd.

Desha worked at Touch of Design Florist for nineteen years and was the church secretary at Hope Lutheran Church...

Apr 30, 2023

Tommy Lee Jones, 74, of Mt. Pleasant, AR, died on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Tommy was born on March 1, 1949, in Lake Village, AR, to the late Elson Jones and Vera Bee (Knight) Jones. He was of Baptist faith. Tommy graduated from Buras High School in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was in high school that he met the...

Apr 30, 2023

Stephen Andrew Gilbert, 38, passed away on April 30, 2023. He was born in Pocahontas, AR, on June 29, 1984, to Marvin R. Gilbert and Phyllis (Tucsnak) Gilbert. Stephen enjoyed riding motorcycles and going to air shows. He was also a big jokester. Stephen was a bail bondsman who served Independence County for over thirteen years. Stephen used his...

Apr 29, 2023

Shirley Jean Newingham, 87, passed away on April 29, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1936, in Alton, Illinois, to Henry and Mae McCane.

Shirley was a kind, caring, and strong-willed person who was always willing to stand up for what she believed in. She was not afraid to speak her mind, but she did it...

Apr 24, 2023

Moisés Francisco Baltazar, de 55 años, de Batesville, AR, murió el lunes 24 de abril de 2023. Moisés nació en Altotonga, Veracruz, México el 4 de septiembre de 1967, hijo de José Francisco Hernandez y Sara Baltazar Vidal ya fallecidos. Era de fe católica y asistía a misa en la Iglesia de Santa María de Batesville, AR. Era un...

Apr 22, 2023

Sherman Carroll Anderson, Jr. , 82, of Mountain View, A.R., went home to be with his Savior on April 22, 2023. He passed peacefully in hospice care at The Blossoms in Mountain View following a valiant year-long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Sherm was born in Albuquerque, N.M. on November 21, 1940. He graduated from Valley High...

Apr 20, 2023

William "Billy" E. Flinn, 63, of Batesville, AR, died on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Billy was born on November 24, 1959, in Batesville, AR to Susie Bell (Wood) Bowren and the late Calvin Abner Flinn. Billy was of Baptist faith and attended church at Calvery Baptist in Granite City, IL. He loved being outdoors and going fishing. Billy had...

Apr 5, 2023

Ernest Ray McCormack, 67, passed away on April 5, 2023. He was born in Batesville, AR, on December 24, 1955, to Ray Elmo McCormack and Kellie Francis (Thompson). Ernest loved to have fun, including playing horseshoes and pool. He also enjoyed fishing and traveling, especially to Guion.

Ernest is survived by sons, Zach McCormack (Kim Bayer), Derrick...

Apr 4, 2023

Shirley Marie Montague, 86, passed away on April 4, 2023. She was born in Cord, Arkansas, on September 28, 1936, to F.V. and Marie Ward.

Shirley was a woman of wisdom and faith. She was a lifelong member of the Cord Baptist Church and the spiritual leader of her family. Shirley was also a caring and funny...

Mar 31, 2023

Roy Waitman Rogers, 65, passed away on March 31, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1957, in Bakersfield, California, to Thomas and Linda Rogers.

Roy was a family man. He loved spending time with his family and hosting BBQs. He also enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and back roading with his grandson Alex. Roy...

Mar 31, 2023

Loretta Josephine Gather of Strawberry, AR, formerly of Batesville, AR, departed this world early Friday morning, March 31, 2023. She was born Loretta Josephine Bossi, in Chicago, IL, to the late Don Bossi and Josephine (Broderick) Bossi. Loretta, or "Granny Letty" as she was affectionately known by all who knew and loved her, had many passions and hobbies. She...

Mar 27, 2023

Machele Denise Niederbrach, 55, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2023. She was born on April 13, 1967, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Homer Clayton Metheny Sr. and Gloria Faye (Ham) Metheny. Machele enjoyed fishing, teaching special needs, and was a church puppeteer. Above all else, Machele was a Child of God. She was a member of...

Mar 26, 2023

William "Bill" Eugene Stewart, 80, of Batesville, AR, died on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Bill was born May 21, 1942, in Clinton, MO, to the late Samuel Lee Stewart and Margaret Jane (Robinson) Stewart. Bill served his country honorably in the United States Navy. After retiring from Eastman Chemical Company, he enjoyed restoring old cars in his spare time,...