Obituary Listing

Jan 13, 2022

Ada Oma Lee Mitchell of Batesville, AR, passed from this life at the age of 84 on Thursday, January 13, 2022. She was born in Cave City, AR, on October 5, 1937, to Walter Daughrity and Mavis Haney Daughrity-Burns.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1950. Oma Lee loved her family and had many...

Jan 10, 2022

Roy Edward Duncan, 72, of Batesville died on Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born August 22, 1949. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Duncan. Arrangements are entrusted to Willis Funeral Service of Batesville.

Jan 9, 2022

Barbara Ann Holbrook Hardgrave, 81, passed away on January 9, 2022. She was born on May 23, 1940, in Newport, AR, to the late Simon C. and Lillian Berth "Griffith" Holbrook.

Barbara never met a stranger a day in her life. She had the biggest heart and was always willing to do anything for those she loved....

Jan 8, 2022

Early morning, Saturday, January 8, 2022, Harvey Glenn Lutner, 60, passed at home with his wife, soulmate, and rock, Donna, by his side.

Harvey is preceded in death by his mother, Furby McBride Lutner; his father, Harvey Lutner; and his sister, Brenda Lutner Westerman. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Donna Lutner; his...

Jan 8, 2022

Dawn Karen Skamra, 67, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away on January 8, 2022. She was born on November 8, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Geraldine (Waszak) Skamra. Dawn loved word finds and puzzles of all kinds. She also enjoyed traveling. Above all else, she loved being around her family. Dawn was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and...

Jan 6, 2022

Janet Renae Gibbs, 66, of Batesville, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Janet was born on February 27, 1955, in Anderson, IN to Jay Webber and Fay (Culp) Webber. Janet's passion was her faith and her family, especially her grandchildren. She was of Christian faith and served the Lord Jesus Christ as a member of...

Jan 4, 2022

Patricia Margaret Hines, 71, passed away on January 4, 2022 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born on September 7, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late John Bagley and Amelia (Warga) Bagley. Patricia was of the Christian faith and enjoyed attending worship at Compass Church every Sunday she could. Patricia also enjoyed sewing, art and attending art classes. She...

Jan 4, 2022

Kathleen Trewyn, 82, passed away on January 4, 2022. She was born on January 25, 1939, in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas.

Kathleen loved to travel. She spent many years traveling around with her husband Dale in their camper. They would go far and wide to watch live country and gospel music together. Even when she was spending time...

Jan 3, 2022

Paul Edward Henson, 80, passed away on January 3, 2022. He was born to R.A. Henson and Elma Mae Parker Henson on April 29, 1941, in Lake City, Arkansas.

Paul was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Newark First Baptist Church. He was passionate about raising hunting dogs, enjoyed fishing, and loved watching the...

Dec 31, 2021

Helen Marie (Bunch) Orman, 75, of Batesville, AR died on Friday, December 31, 2021. Helen was born on December 21, 1946, in Cushman, AR to the late John Edward Bunch and Esther (Hall) Bunch. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed reading and spending time with family. On any given day she liked...

Dec 30, 2021

Joann Cooley Brashers, 73, passed away on December 30, 2021. She was born in Batesville, AR, on February 25, 1948, to Joseph and Anna Mae Brooks Cooley.

Summing up the life of someone as wonderful as Joann is no easy task. She was the matriarch of her family and a beautiful soul. Joann was always there to...

Dec 28, 2021

Billy David Hoskins went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. He was born in Santa Rosa, California on September 4th, 1938 to Amasa and Leona Hoskins. Bill was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Wilma.

Bill and Wilma lived in many places due to his 21 years of service...

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...