Obituary Listing

Feb 26, 2023

Barbara Jean May, 77, passed away on February 26, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1945, in Batesville, AR, to Hugh and Helen Inman.

Barbara was a member of the Central Avenue United Methodist Church, Extension Homemakers Club, and also involved in the Independence County Fair. She loved playing piano and taught piano lessons at Pleasant...

Feb 25, 2023

Dorothy Jean (McElroy)Robinson, 67, of Batesville, AR, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Dorothy was born August 19, 1955, in Wynne, AR, to the late Junior Billy McElroy and Ruthie Hazel (Lindsey) McElroy. Dorothy was a loving person who got along with everybody. She enjoyed going out and having a good time, dancing and singing with her friends and...

Feb 24, 2023

Sally Ann Petty, 68, passed away on February 24, 2023. She was born in Rochester, New York, on August 28, 1954, to Robert and Isabelle Lafferty.

Sally was a joyful person with a caring and outgoing personality. She was also always willing to go out of her way to help others. Sally was of the Christian faith...

Feb 21, 2023

Gerald William Tosh, 86, of Batesville, AR, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Gerald was born August 21, 1936, In O'Neal, AR, to the late George Loyd Tosh and Dela Agnies (Wood) Tosh. He was of Jehovah's Witness faith. Gerald served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. With a service record that spanned 21 years, he...

Feb 21, 2023

Jean Anita Farmer, 79, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1943, in Grand Haven, Michigan to the late Adrain Klop and Alice Margorat (Sikkenge) Klop. Jean enjoyed watching TV, including NCIS, MidSummer Night, Antique Roadshow, and P.B.S. News. She was extremely smart and liked word finds and mind...

Feb 18, 2023

Ronald Terry Hollingsworth, age 69, born on February 13, 1954, in Helena, Arkansas was the second-born twin son of his beloved mother, Marie (Douglas), and her first husband, Chester Hollingsworth.

Ron, or Bubba, as he was known, was gregarious with a contagious laugh and renowned sense of humor. The only thing bigger than his laugh was his...

Feb 17, 2023

Jim Philips, 65, of Salado, AR, passed from this life on February 17, 2023, in a Batesville hospital. He was born in Greenville, Texas, on February 24, 1957, to Harvey and Julia Philips. Jim was a member of the Southside Church of Christ and was a military veteran.

Survivors include parents, Harvey Dalton Philips and Julia Smoot...

Feb 17, 2023

Gary Lindel Cloud, 74, of Southside, AR, died on Friday, February 17, 2023. Gary was born on November 4, 1948, in Newport, AR, to the late Archie Cloud and Alberta (George) Cloud. He was a 1966 graduate of Grubbs High School. Gary was very outspoken and loved to interact with people, which led him to a career in car...

Feb 10, 2023

Michael Lewis Gossett, 52, passed away on February 10, 2023. He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on October 28, 1970, to Johnny and Mary Gossett. He married the love of his life, Cindy Gossett, in 2001.

Michael was a hard-working and caring man. He also loved to joke and pick on his friends and family, but all...

Feb 10, 2023

Thelma Oneda (Halcom) Martin, 89, of Batesville, AR, died on Friday, February 10, 2023. Oneda was born on November 14, 1933, in Dowdy, AR, to the late Duel Halcom and Daisy (Hensley) Halcom. Oneda was of Christian faith and was a member of Quail Valley Free Will Baptist Church, in Batesville, AR. Oneda loved to serve others and she...

Feb 5, 2023

A beloved wife, mother, and friend passed away on at the age of 52.  Anita Louise Farrier was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She was a coach and cheerleader to many, and deeply loved helping those in need. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Batesville....

Feb 2, 2023

Michael Dewayne Satterwhite, 54, passed away on February 2, 2023. He was born in Batesville, AR, on September 23, 1968, to Randy and Yvonne Satterwhite.

Mike was a man of Christian faith. Ever since the age of 7, Mike loved the game of golf and spent his time on the course any chance he could get. His...

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...