Obituary Listing

Jan 30, 2023

JC Bixler, 93, passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1929, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to the late Earl Brown Bixler and June (Wilson) Bixler. JC lived a very full life. He worked in the oilfield, construction industry, and even owned a car wash. He enjoyed gardening and working on his land. He was an...

Jan 24, 2023

Sharon Diane Welch, 80, passed away on January 24, 2023. She was born in Larned, Kansas, on October 8, 1942, to Kenneth and Mildred Pearson. Sharon was a proud supporter of the VFW and the American Legion Auxiliary. She also loved to quilt, sew, read, garden, watch classic movies, and attend antique auctions. But most of all, she loved...

Jan 23, 2023

Valerie Denise Raviscioni, 65, passed away on January 23rd, 2023. She was born on August 22nd, 1957 in Santa Ana, California to Theodore and Helen (Mercante) Grizzell. She lived in Newark, close to her immediate family. Valerie loved to play Bingo and could make a life-long friend in any circumstance, like on a train. She loved to make people...

Jan 23, 2023

Donald Ray Jackson JR, 43, passed away on January 23, 2023. He was born in Batesville, AR, on November 20, 1979, to Donald Ray Jackson SR and Sue (Ritter) Younger. Donald enjoyed playing basketball, fishing, and watching sports. He was currently learning to play harmonica. He was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with his two daughters.

Jan 23, 2023

Marlin Albert York, 81, passed away at home on January 23, 2023. He was born in Little Rock, AR, on September 12, 1941, to Scottie and Myrtle York.

Marlin was a proud Navy Veteran. He was also strong, caring, funny, and very hard-working. In his earlier years, Marlin was a sportsman and played football in high school;...

Jan 21, 2023

Cameron Michael Craig "Mickey", 52, of Batesville, AR, died Saturday, January 21st, 2023 in Batesville, AR. He was a longtime resident of Vidor and Mauriceville. He loved riding dirtbikes, street bikes, and driving fast cars, also loved going fishing, crabbing, and hunting. His family was very important to him and loved anytime he got to spend with them. The...

Jan 18, 2023

Mary June Davis, 64, of Searcy, AR, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Mary was born December 13, 1958, in Newport, AR, to the late June Roe Davis and Mary Lou Kent and was of Christian faith. Mary was "a hippie who loved animals", she had a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science (Veterinarian). Mary was a "jack of all...

Jan 18, 2023

James Henry "Frog" Kessinger JR., 64, passed away on January 18, 2023. He was born in Batesville, AR, on December 11, 1958, to James and Bernice Kessinger.

Although Frog was a simple man, it is difficult to sum up someone as unique as he was in just a few sentences. He loved to make people laugh and...

Jan 12, 2023

Ralph Jesus Irizarry, 80, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born in New York, New York, on February 1, 1942.

Ralph was a proud Navy veteran. He was also a devoted member of the Catholic Church; and tried to never miss a service. He was a caring, funny, and positive person. But the best way...

Jan 8, 2023

George Edwin Anderson, 63, passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1959, to the late George Sr. and Susan (Singleton) Anderson.

George was strong-willed and had a unique personality. He was a hard-working family man, when he was young he drove a truck for many years before eventually becoming a diesel mechanic....

Jan 4, 2023

Kadar Larkin Floyd JR, five months and twenty-one days, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023. Kadar was always happy and laughing. He was the happiest baby anyone had ever seen and full of so much light. He had the biggest smile and his giggles could make the whole world stop. He enjoyed music and Disney movies. He loved...

Jan 1, 2023

Rosie Lea (Haywood) Head, 88, of Floral, AR, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Rosie was born in Kahoka, AR, on July 24, 1934, to the late William Arthur Haywood and Ida (Roberts) Haywood. She was of Christian faith and served the Lord Jesus Christ by the way she lived her life and also as...

Dec 27, 2022

Helen Rae White, 92, passed away on December 27, 2022. She was born in Bethesda, AR, on March 18, 1930, to Carl and Leona Quearry.

Helen was a devoted member of the Bethesda Church of Christ for over fifty years. She was also an incredible cook; and passed on her knowledge and delicious recipes to her friends...

Dec 23, 2022

James Bryant Cook, 80, passed away on December 23, 2022. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana, on December 31, 1941, to John and Francis Cook.

J.B. was a retired LPN and master gardener who tended to gardens of all varieties. Although, in his later years, he was known as "the garlic guy" for the incredible garlic he...

Dec 20, 2022

Benjamin Dewayne Dunivan was born on October 15, 1957, in Newport, AR to the late Morris and Inez (Lamb) Dunivan. Benjamin was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home in Charlotte, AR, surrounded by his loving family. Benjamin was of Christian faith. His faith was evident in his life as Benjamin loved to...

Dec 19, 2022

Marguerite Henderson, 90, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. She was born in Flines-les-Raches, France, on April 24, 1932, to the late Henry Dupuis and Alma Oliva Josephine (Merlin) Dupuis.

Marguerite enjoyed dancing, bird watching, and gardening. Madame Duez taught French and Physical Education at Jonesboro High School. She was very active, participating in many marathons...

Dec 18, 2022

Marion Vickery, 83, of Vicksburg, Michigan passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 while in Batesville, Arkansas. Marion was born November 20, 1939 in Three Rivers, Michigan to John Earl and Leona Eva (Yeomans) Simpson. She married Wayne Carl Vickery on November 29, 1958. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend who will...

Dec 14, 2022

Gary David Wood, 85, of Sulphur Rock entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Gary was born August 16, 1937, in Cushman, AR to the late Hayden Wood and Geraldine (Edwards) Wood. He was of Christian faith and attended church at Newark Assembly of God in Newark, AR. Gary will always be remembered as a loving...

Dec 11, 2022

Betty Sue Clements, 75, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born in Tuckerman, AR on June 17, 1947, to the late Robert and Luler (Boaz) Baker.

Betty had a big heart and loved everybody. If she saw you around town you were guaranteed that she would come up and...

Dec 11, 2022

Regina Pitt Wood, 74, passed peacefully at her home in Lascassas, TN, on December 11, 2022. She was born in Spring Valley, NY, on May 9, 1948, to Harry and Dena Pitt.

Regina was a loving and kind person. She was the type of person that would go out of her way to help someone in need....