Obituary Listing

Nov 20, 2025

William (Bill) Mansfield Gramig Jr. returned to our Heavenly Father on November 20, 2025. Bill was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 27, 1939. He is preceded in passing by his parents, Josephine and William Gramig Sr., and by his sister, Carolyn Kolbrook. He leaves behind his loving children Jennifer Green (Rayburn Green), Greta Gramig, and Billy Gramig (Vicki);...

Nov 14, 2025

Royce Adams, 78, of Batesville, went to be with his heavenly father on November 14, 2025. He was born on December 31, 1946 to John Baer Adams and Claire Hubbs Adams in Knoxville, Tennessee. After high school, he joined the Air Force and served in Guam loading munitions on aircraft bound for Vietnam. He married Carolyn Smith on August...

Nov 13, 2025

Donna Jean Burdick, age 66, of Southside, Arkansas, passed away on November 13, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1959, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Donna was a warm, caring, and loyal friend who never met a stranger. She spent several months working as a gas station attendant, where she treated everyone who walked through the door like...

Nov 12, 2025

With deep love and profound gratitude for her life, the family of Judy Eddings announces her peaceful passing. Judy was a woman of extraordinary grace—gentle in spirit, steadfast in faith, and endlessly devoted to the people and passions that shaped her beautiful journey.

A faithful servant of the Lord, Judy's life reflected her unwavering love for God...

Nov 9, 2025

Barbara Ann (Williamson) Tosh, 83, of Rosie, AR, died on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Barbara was born on February 18, 1942, in Portland, OR. She was of Catholic faith. Barbara was a head-strong free spirit who loved life and loved animals, especially horses. She raised arctic foxes, parrots, racoons, dogs, and cats. Barbara loved racing. She loved watching her...

Nov 8, 2025

Jeffrey Michael Klonowski, 68, of Batesville, AR, died on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born on February 12, 1957, in Delaware to the late Richard Klonowski and Ella (Mitchell) Klonowski. He was of the Christian faith. Jeffrey served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. True to the ideal of selfless service, he enjoyed volunteering and...

Nov 6, 2025

Jimmy Thomas Butler, 89, passed away on November 6, 2025, in Batesville, AR. He was born on October 20, 1936, in Caraway, Arkansas, to the late Clarence Wesley Butler and Pynie Lula (Malone) Butler. Jimmy served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged from service. He enjoyed fishing and camping. He always grew a...

Nov 5, 2025

Rudy Fernando Ruiz Soto, de 56 años y residente de Batesville, Arkansas, falleció el Miércoles 5 de Noviembre de 2025. Rudy nació el 12 de Septiembre de 1969 en Chimaltenango, Pochuta, Guatemala, hijo de los fallecidos Antonio Jesús Ruiz Natareno y Berta Soto Ortiz. Era católico. Rudy amaba su cultura hispana y estaba muy orgulloso de su herencia. Le...

Nov 5, 2025

Celebrating the Life of

Marjorie Charlene Hynes

Charlene Hynes of Batesville, Arkansas passed away on November 5, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Charley and Nora-lee (Simmons) Weatherman. She was beautiful, creative, and kind; whose gentle spirit touched everyone she met. A devoted mother, daughter, friend, and dog mom. She was wonderfully...

Nov 3, 2025

Royce Haigwood, a lifelong resident of Batesville, Arkansas, died November 3, 2025. He was born in Batesville to C Franklin Haigwood and Bess Bray Haigwood. He served in the United States Navy and was stationed at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California, as a medical corpsman. Upon his discharge, he attended nursing school and enjoyed many years...

Nov 1, 2025

NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS.

If you are a family member or a friend of Mr James Cornell and are willing to help make his arrangements, please contact Willis Funeral Service at 870 698 1240 or email us at wfsbatesville@gmail.com.

FULL OBITUARY TO FOLLOW

Nov 1, 2025

Dennis Dewayne Carpenter, 69, of Batesville, AR, died on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Dennis was born on August 21, 1956, in Newport, AR, to Freddie (McDoniel) Carpenter and the late Robert Carpenter. Dennis was of Christian faith and attended church at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Dennis loved to work with his hands. He was always tinkering with something. He...

Oct 28, 2025

LaVerne Geiger VanDorn, 92, passed away on October 28, 2025, in Ash Flat, AR. She was born on April 29, 1933, in Georgia to the late Ellis Rudolph Geiger and Beadie (Perry) Geiger. LaVerne enjoyed crocheting and attending church when she was able. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. LaVerne...

Oct 25, 2025

Pamela D. Bullard of Southside passed away at peace on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at The Springs nursing home. She was born on February 18, 1955, to Edward (Buck) and Ruth (Hayes) Buchanan in Panama.

Pam was a member of the Maple Springs Baptist Church, where she loved the services and fellowship with the members. Her many...

Oct 24, 2025

Maudie Lea Pierce, 83, of Batesville, AR, died on Friday, October 24, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1942, in Violett Hill, AR, to the late Arch Daniel Pierce and Bernice Icy (Cooper) Pierce. Maudie was of Christian faith and served the Lord as a member at the Twentieth Street Baptist Church in Batesville and she loved attending...

Oct 21, 2025

Amos Carl Averill, 67, of Batesville, died on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1957, in Adrian, Michigan, to the late Amos Carl Averill, Sr., and Janice (McNicole) Averill. Amos loved the outdoors. He enjoyed paramotoring, camping, canoeing, scuba diving, and just being in nature. He loved animals too, which put him even more at...

Oct 12, 2025

Royce Marie Stubbs, 87, of Desha, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Woodlawn Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 3, 1938, in Batesville, Arkansas, to the late Leroy Harmon and Roberta "Alexander" Harmon, and she spent her entire life in the Batesville area.

Royce was a devoted member...

Oct 11, 2025

Beverly Lynne Mason, 69, passed away on October 11, 2025, in Melbourne, AR. She was born on January 2, 1956, in Batesville, AR, to the late James Andrew Hill and Veda Ruth (Barnes) Hill. Beverly enjoyed watching Arkansas Razorbacks basketball, sitting on the front porch, and attending church at Chinquapin Church of Christ. Above all else, she loved spending...

Oct 4, 2025

Mary Ellen Cadena was born in Los Angeles California on December 6, 1951 to Noe and Estefania Cadena just 11 minutes after her beloved twin sister Mary Elizabeth. Surrounded by family and loved ones on the afternoon of October 4th, Mary Ellen reunited with her heavenly parents and reconnected with her cherished dogs Cielito, Lucky and Snoopy.

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Oct 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Edward "Ed" Briscoe

Edward "Ed" Briscoe, a man who never met a stranger, passed away surrounded by love and fond memories on October 2, 2025. He was born in Memphis, TN on September 9, 1967, to Dorothy Martin and Jimmy Briscoe. On April 2, 1994, Edward married his love and partner, Carla Stiles....