Obituary Listing

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,...

Jan 25, 2021

Born Friday, November 22, 1991, Adam was taken suddenly on Monday, January 25th at the age of 29. Remaining behind to miss and long for him are his father Terry and "momma" Kim. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Linda Green, and his beloved "granny", Evelyn Fitzpatrick. He is also survived by his paternal grandfather Gary...

Jan 24, 2021

Waylene Vaughn Wise passed away on January 25, 2021 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on December 5, 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Services are entrusted to Willis Funeral Service.

Jan 23, 2021

Misty Michelle Messer Vazquez, 43, of Batesville, AR passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born January 21, 1978, in Perry, OK to James Lee Messer Sr. and Gail Lynette (Vincent) Bunch.

She was a long-time employee of Peco Foods. She enjoyed traveling and loved the Arkansas Razorbacks. She loved life and lived it to the...

Jan 23, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our Betty. We are comforted to know she is in the arms of our Father in Heaven and has joined those whom we love in great reunion. Betty was born on Monday, August 2, 1943, in El Dorado, Arkansas, and her masterpiece of a life was completed on Saturday, January...

Jan 22, 2021

Walter Ray Hicks, 77, passed away on January 22, 2021. He was born in Kaiser, Missouri on August 15, 1943, to Ray Jefferson and Bea (Swope) Hicks.

Walter was a happy man that always liked joking around. He enjoyed anything that involved cars, whether it was working on them or selling them they were one of his...

Jan 20, 2021

Betty Jane (King) Dowell, 69, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 20th, 2021, at her home. She was born on September 28, 1951, in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Elizabeth (Honeycutt) and Charles Hampton King. Betty lived most of her life in Calico rock/Norfork area. She graduated in May of 1969 from Norfork High School. After graduation, she married...

Jan 19, 2021

Helen June Christian, 81, of Batesville died Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Helen was born in Nashville, TN on June 4, 1939 to the late Dell Broadway Daughtry and Audrey Lee (Tobitt) Daughtry. Helen was of Christian faith, attending Church of Christ throughout her life. She absolutely loved and cherished her family, always being there for them as best she...

Jan 14, 2021

Joe Henry Yeager, 86, passed away on January 14, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1934 in Imboden, AR to Walter C. and Josephine (Price) Yeager.

Joe lived in Batesville for the past 74 years. In his youth, he served our country by working artillery in the Army. Once he got out he worked here in...