Obituary Listing

Mar 4, 2021

Vickie Sue Knox of Batesville died on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the age of 64. Vickie was born September 9, 1956 in Batesville, AR. She was of Baptist faith and enjoyed meeting new people, being a homemaker, and caring for her children. Vickie is preceded in death by her father, Melvin Campbell, and her sister Rita Autry. She...

Mar 3, 2021

Michael "Speedy" Gonzales, 76, of Batesville died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born January 3, 1945 in Brisbane, Australia to the late Louis Gonzales and Audrey (Grice) Gonzales. Michael enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. Michael retired from UPS after 30 years of dedicated service. He was of...

Mar 2, 2021

James Edward Wood, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. James was born on July 18, 1947, to the late Hayden and Geraldine (Edwards) Wood in Cushman, AR. James was a very generous man with a big heart that would have done anything to help his family and friends. When he would help his family, even though he...

Mar 2, 2021

Velma Adell Beaver Wood, of Pleasant Plains passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Little Rock, AR at the age of 83. Velma was born October 15, 1937 in Roosevelt, AR to Theodore Roosevelt Beaver and Ina Naomi Meharg. She loved playing games on her phone, especially Words. Her intelligence was really shown in everything she did. Most...

Mar 2, 2021

Carla Sue Bryant, 60, of Batesville passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Carla was born on April 22, 1960 in Abilene, TX to the late Carl Milligan and Bonnie (Cowden) Milligan. Carla was of Christian faith and attended church at Cushman Assembly of God. Carla's faith was evident in her actions. She was very kindhearted and loved doing...

Feb 27, 2021

Anthony Quinn Knuckles, 25, passed away on February 27, 2021. He was born on April 3, 1995.

Anthony loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, and friend whose memory will forever be cherished by his loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Shelly Massey...

Feb 27, 2021

Glenn Raven Clark, 69, of Batesville entered the gates of heaven on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Glenn was born February 9, 1952 to the late Willie L. Clark and Ruby Lee (Wilfong) Clark Bell in Fordyce, AR. Glenn graduated from Arkansas School for the blind in 1971. He attended University of Central Arkansas, and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree...

Feb 25, 2021

Jerry Donald Midkiff, 65, of Desha died on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Jerry was born April 4, 1955 to the late James A. Midkiff and Johnnie Lee (Miles) Midkiff in Shreveport, LA. Jerry was a very humble man who valued hard work and family. He will be greatly missed and forever loved. Jerry is preceded in death by his...

Feb 20, 2021

Annie Beatrice "Dixon" Gage, 73, passed away on February 20, 2021. She was born in Elaine, Arkansas on August 13, 1947, to the late Sam and Zella "Brown" Dixon. Annie's true character was shown through her heart by the way that she loved. She befriended everyone she met and was a caring mother, friend, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Though...

Feb 17, 2021

Helen Marie (Whittington) McClellan Carpenter Measels, of Pleasant Plains passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Batesville, AR at the age of 87. Helen was born February 4, 1934 in Harold, AR to the late Henry Clay Whittington and Annie Mae (Bradford) Whittington. She enjoyed writing, even having a poem published in "Highlights" for children. She was the...

Feb 15, 2021

Jay Kay Jefferson, 48, passed away on February 15, 2021. He was born on April 19, 1972, in Memphis, TN.

Jay was a loving son, a supportive brother, and a great dad. Jay was a caring man who had a genuine love for people. He loved to make others laugh, and a one of a kind sense...

Feb 12, 2021

Matthew Bracewell went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021. He was born May 29, 1959, in South Alabama, where he spent the first half of his life. Growing up, Matt would go to church and school, play, and run in the fields, woods, and creeks. As he got older, Matt developed into a very strong and...

Feb 11, 2021

Karen Jean Hudson, 61, passed away on February 11, 2021 in Batesville, Arkansas at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13, 1959 in Waterville, Washington. Karen was a loyal Cowboys fan. She was the definition of strength and kindness. Her grandkids were her life and her boys were her proudest accomplishment. She was a mother...

Feb 9, 2021

Wilma Jean Sherrill, 83, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away February 9, 2021. She was born July 2, 1937 in Sidney, AR to the late Franklin Winfield Sherrill and Gertha Rudene Rattler Sherrill. She graduated Ethel O' Miller High School in 1957 and retired from AT&T formerly known as Mountain Bell Telephone Company. She is survived by her son, Glenn...

Feb 8, 2021

Obituary Pending..

Services entrusted to Willis Funeral Service..

Feb 5, 2021

Bud Rolins passed away early February 5th, 2021. He was born February 1, 1952 in Batesville, AR. Mr. Rolins was preceded in death by his first wife Teresa Rolins; his mother, Imolene (Paxton) Rolins; his mother-in-law, Raymell Nottenkamper; his sister Phyllis Rolins; his sister-in-law, Janice Brown; his grandson, Dillon Rolins; and his nephew Cameron Reeves. He is survived by...

Feb 3, 2021

Cynthia Lorraine French, 58, of Batesville died on February 3, 2021. Cynthia was born June 10, 1962 to the late Keith Winningham and Oklan (Reed) Winningham in Batesville, AR. She loved to cook, in one form or another she worked as a cook for most of her life. She enjoyed tending to her plants and flowers and loved spending...

Jan 31, 2021

Bruce Lynn Tosh, 70, passed away on January 31, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1950, in Batesville, AR, to Cleo Tosh and Myrtle Smith Tosh.

Lynn was a member of the Chinquapin Church of Christ. He was also a past member of the motorcycle club Abate 11; and former owner of Chinquapin Gun Shop. Lynn...

Jan 31, 2021

Daniel Wayne Moody, 52, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Batesville, AR. Daniel was born November 16, 1968 in Little Rock, AR. Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing, (especially fishing for catfish), and watching football, cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Most of all though, Daniel loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren....

Jan 27, 2021

Roberta Sue (Junkins) Long, 78, passed away on January 27, 2021. She was born on October 26, 1942, in Noble, Illinois, to Robert L. Junkins and Doris (Fryman) Junkins.

Roberta was an active member of the Bethesda Campground United Methodist Church and the Independence County Extension Homemakers for many years. Roberta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...