Obituary Listing

Dec 26, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Ellwood Willis, 90 of Batesville passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was born September 26, 1931 in Limedale, AR to the late William Willis and Reeda (Nixon) Willis. Chuck was of Catholic faith and served his country honorably for over 20 years in the United States Air Force. He was a true patriot and was...

Dec 25, 2021

John Robert Durbin Sr., 66, passed away on December 25, 2021. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 12, 1955, to Robert Durbin and Mary Perrin.

John was an Army veteran and was proud of his service to his country. He also took pride in his work as a truck driver. During his free time,...

Dec 24, 2021

Wendy Sue Everett, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 24, 2021. She was born on June 6, 1962, in Dallas, Texas to the late Gene Nelson and Daisy (Bloom) Nelson. Wendy was of the Christian faith and was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville, AR. Her faith was everything to...

Dec 22, 2021

Jay Edward Meyer, 59, of Batesville, AR, passed away at 3 AM on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at White River Medical Center. Jay was born In Roswell, NM, on January 4, 1962, to the late Keith Herbert Meyer and Mary Olson Meyer.

Married once in life to Pamela Bryggare (Meyer, Whitehead) Jay was a hard working father...

Dec 18, 2021

David Elbridge Mark, 78, of Edgemont, AR died on Saturday, December 18, 2021. David was born on September 1, 1943, in Bremerton, WA, to the late Elbridge Mark and Jane Lindsay.  During his life he spent time as a professor and as an electrician. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed prospecting for gold. He is preceded in death by...

Dec 16, 2021

Glen Edward Willis, 66, passed away on December 16, 2021. He was born in Batesville, AR, on February 7, 1955, to William and Lorine Willis.

Glen was a great mechanic and loved working on cars. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with his family. Those that were lucky to know him can attest to his...

Dec 6, 2021

James "Jimmy" Dale Dillard Jr., the son of James "Jim" Dale Dillard Sr. and the late Virginia "Aline" Dillard, was born in Batesville, AR on July 30, 1962 and departed this temporary home to enter the gates of Heaven on December 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmy loved his family and friends with all his...

Dec 2, 2021

Phyllis Elaine Melton, 67, passed away on December 2, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1954, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Curtis and Berneta (Bowerman) McIlroy. Phyllis was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved crocheting, making cards for people, and music, especially Bob Seger and Elvis Presley. Phyllis will be remembered by her loved ones for...

Dec 1, 2021

Juanita Jeffrey Presley, 74, passed away on December 1, 2021. She was born in Yuba City, California, on September 14, 1947, to Wayne and Wanda Jeffrey. On June 8, 1968, she married the love of her life, Douglas Presley.

Juanita was a Christian, a member of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed teaching Sunday school.  She was also...

Nov 26, 2021

David Lee Lawrence, 73, of Wideman, AR, died Friday, November 26, 2021. David was born May 27, 1948, in Chardon, OH, to the late Ruben and Ellen "Branson" Lawrence. David was of Christian faith and attended church at the Assembly of God in Cushman, AR. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He was very...

Nov 24, 2021

Faye Janice White, 87, passed away on November 24, 2021. She was born in Steele, Missouri, on February 10, 1934, to O.B. Marlin Via and Eve Hopkins Via.

Janice loved her family and friends. Her favorite pastime was talking and visiting with people. She loved the Lord, the church, and the bible; and spent many hours having...

Nov 22, 2021

On November 22, 2021, Ronald Harold Kittelson peacefully left his home on earth for his promised forever home in Heaven. He was born June 3, 1943, in Fargo, North Dakota, growing up a Lutheran farmer. On June 25, 1966, he married Barbara Diane Hoffmeyer, residing in St. Louis Park, Minnesota for 25 years as they raised four daughters:  Kristin,...

Nov 21, 2021

Judy Ann Hoover Smith, 69, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Judy was born in Pocahontas, AR on December 23, 1951, to the late Vincent and Addie (Sizemore) Hoover. She was a truck driver for over 35 years. Judy enjoyed reading, cooking and baking, shopping at flea markets and yard sales, and most of all spending time with...

Nov 11, 2021

David Bradley Stoud, 58, of Batesville died on Thursday, November 11, 2021. David was born in Kokomo, Indiana on October 16, 1963. David was of Christian faith and attended church at First Assembly of God in Batesville. He was a loving and loyal husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. If you were blessed to have David in...

Nov 5, 2021

Betty Sue Twilley passed away on November 5, 2021. She was born on June 27, 1942.

Services are entrusted to Willis Funeral Service

Nov 4, 2021

Margie Ann Stephens, 67, of Violet Hill, departed this life on Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born April 11, 1954, in Jonesboro, AR to Russell Carmickle and Lyda Luter Carmickle. Margie was a devoted Christian who loved Jesus more than anything in this world. She loved participating in church activities with kids. She loved to sing, dance, and...

Nov 4, 2021

Floyd Leroy Mitchell, 76, of Cherokee Village passed away November 4th, 2021 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas.  Floyd was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to Floyd Homer Mitchell and Anna May Conner Mitchell on April 8, 1945.  Floyd was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving three years.  He served honorably in the Army, achieving the...

Nov 3, 2021

Marcus Alan Nix, 34, passed away on November 3, 2021. He was born in Newport, AR, on December 18, 1986, to Harold and Sonia Nix. On May 22, 2010, he married the love of his life, Cassi Evans.

Summing up someone's life is no easy task. And when trying to sum up the life of someone so...

Nov 1, 2021

Leela Claire Gonzalez passed away on November 1, 2021. She was the infant daughter of Erik Gonzalez and Alieena Storm Lee. She is survived by her parents; brothers, Ky Ray Lee, Colton Don Mann Jr., and Mason Levitt; and sisters, Santanna N. Renessamae Mann and Winter Legal.

Oct 31, 2021

Ron Lawrence, 79, of Cherokee Village, AR, died on October 31, 2021. Born at Sylamore, AR, on October 12, 1942, he was the son of George Preston and Effie Elizabeth Wallis Lawrence.

He was a prior business owner of Economy Movers in Batesville, AR, and a disabled army veteran. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting guns, and promoting...