Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2022

Billy Wayne Yates, 70, passed away on July 3, 2022. He was born in Batesville, AR, on January 2, 1952, to D.B. and Edith Yates.

Billy was a master plumber/pipefitter for local union 155 for 45 years. After high school, he joined the National Guard. He completed his basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. During his free...

Jul 3, 2022

Obituario; Ezequiel Federico Morales-Najarro entró por las puertas del cielo el domingo 3 de julio de 2022 a la edad de 16 años. Nació el 30 de julio de 2005 en Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Le sobreviven su padre, Juan Federico Morales; su madre, Olivia Najarro Franco; dos hermanos, Jared Morales Najarro y Frisly Morales Najarro; 4 hermanas, Gemaudi Morales...

Jun 22, 2022

Grady E. Reed, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2022. He was born in Memphis, TN, on February 21, 1928, to Grady E Reed Sr. and Ethel (Powell) Reed.

Grady was in the United States Airforce for six years. After completing that service, he spent sixteen years in civil services. He was taking...

Jun 18, 2022

Bonnie Lorene Jeffery, 81, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2022. She was born in O'Neal, AR, on May 15, 1941, to Ray and Letha Story.

Bonnie loved going to church and reading her bible. She attended Cushman First Assembly of God with her husband Orvel for many years. Bonnie enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting,...

Jun 14, 2022

Jesse James (Taco) Garcia, 69, passed away on June 14, 2022. He was born in Shelby, Michigan, on July 26, 1952, to Jose Garcia and Guadalupe Rivera Garcia.

Jesse was born in Michigan but spent most of his life in Arkansas. He loved playing horseshoes, driving back roads with his dog J.R. and listening to country music....

Jun 3, 2022

Danny Wayne "Gramps" Holt, 75, of Cave City, AR, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. He was born on September 26, 1946, in O'Neal, AR, to H. W. Holt and Trixie (Tate) Holt. Danny loved fishing and living in the country. He enjoyed drinking coffee and visiting, riding his motorcycle, and the simple things in life. He was...

Jun 2, 2022

Loyal Robert Montgomery Sr. was born April 30, 1932, in Strawberry, Arkansas to the late Maggie Sheppard and Yancey Montgomery. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age at St. Paul Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas, under the late Rev. Thomas.

Loyal later moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he joined the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and...

May 24, 2022

Robert Lynn Nast, 84, of Batesville, AR, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. He was born on December 13, 1937, in Batesville, AR, to Vancil C. Nast and Alma O. (Carpenter) Nast. Robert loved fishing and flying. He enjoyed reading his Bible and attending church for twenty-five years at Ruddell Hill Baptist Church. Above all else, he was...

May 19, 2022

Tracy Lee (Taylor) Kenefick, 59, of Batesville died on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born September 22, 1962, in St. Johns, MI. Tracy grew up in the Apostolic faith. She loved animals, especially birds and her pet dogs. She enjoyed photography and computers. Tracy was extremely talented when it came to computers, whether it was editing photos, gaming,...

May 19, 2022

Larry Don Rook, 65, of Cushman, AR, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 21, 1956, in Little Rock, AR.

He is preceded in death by his father, Duncan Don Rook, his mother, Margaret (Hodges) Navarro, and his sister, Donna Sumitt.

He is survived by...

May 16, 2022

Madonna Irene Smith, 65, passed away on May 16, 2022. She was born March 17, 1957, in Batesville, AR, to the late Malcom and Geraldine (Sutton) Wycough.

Madonna was a member of the Mt. Zion Church in Southside. She was an outgoing, fun-loving woman with a big heart that loved her family. She loved doing needlework like...

May 14, 2022

Robert Wayne Edley, 33, passed away on May 14, 2022. He was born in Newport, AR, on October 4, 1988, to Robert Calvin and Sherri (Posey) Edley.

Robert had a larger-than-life personality. When he would walk into a room, it would change the atmosphere. He would stand up for what he believed in and for those that...

May 13, 2022

LaVoyce Wofford died on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Batesville, AR at the age of 77. She was born January 13, 1945, in Lubbock, TX. LaVoyce was married to the love of her life Jeffery Wofford for 58 years and was a loving and caring wife throughout the entirety of their marriage. She was a proud American and was...

May 11, 2022

Janet Moser, 62, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2022. She was born in Newport, AR, on March 13, 1960, to Willis and Nomie Terry.

Janet was a proud Christian who loved attending her church of sixteen years, Cave Creek Church of God. She was a giver with a heart of gold. Janet never...

May 10, 2022

William E. "Buddy" Colton, 79, of Sulphur Rock passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Buddy was born on May 7, 1943, in Batesville, AR to the late William Craig Colton and Mae Cathrine (Hagler) Colton. He was of Christian faith and attended Magness Church of Christ when he was able. Buddy loved drag racing and attending car shows....

May 7, 2022

Floyd Salter, 85, of Batesville died on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Floyd was born on May 3, 1937; in Batesville, AR to the late Jay Presley and Ida (Pace) Presley. He was of Christian faith (Church of Christ) and knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior. Floyd loved dirt track racing. He was the founder of Salter Racing,...

May 3, 2022

Billy Gene Cargill, 94, of Batesville, AR, passed away on May 3, 2022. He was born on July 1, 1927, to Willie Porter Cargill and Ruth (Hill) Cargill.

Billy was a long-time member of Harrison Street Church of Christ and a U.S. Navy Veteran. His work career included working for Hail Dry Goods, Wonder Bread, Coca-Cola, and...

Apr 26, 2022

John Andrew Hanney, 64, of Sulphur Rock, AR, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born on November 20, 1957 in Nashville, AR. John is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy (Briggs) Hanney; his daughter, Wendy Paige Hanney; his two brothers, David Hanney and James Hanney Jr.; and an infant sister, Brenda. He is survived by his father,...

Apr 25, 2022

Ricardo Alivino Chavez, 28, passed away on April 25, 2022. He was born in Newport, AR, on March 10, 1994.

Ricardo was a hard worker and always willing to help his mother around the house. During his free time, he enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his family. He was a loving son, brother, nephew,...

Apr 19, 2022

Betty Jeanne (Kelley) Johnson, 87, of Floral, AR died on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Betty was born July 15, 1934, in Stamps, AR, to the late Liston Clay Kelley and Myrtle Adene (Martin) Kelley. She was of Christian faith and served the Lord faithfully. She loved to attend church, when she was able, and worship the Lord at Banner...