Obituary Listing

Aug 4, 2025

Ona V. (Finster) Vickers, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 4, 2025, in Batesville, AR. She was born on February 6, 1926, in Batesville, AR, to the late Clay Finster and Gladis (Kimbrough) Finster. Ona was a great cook and kept an immaculate house. She enjoyed fishing in her younger days, shopping, and cross-stitching. Ona...

Aug 1, 2025

James B. (Jim) Scroggins, age 87, of Marcella, went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 1, 2025, at Batesville, AR. He was born on August 6, 1937, to Fleet and Edna Scroggins.

After graduation, Jim and Faye were married on August 4, 1956, and celebrated 68 years together. He was a beloved husband, father, papaw,...

Jul 30, 2025

Espirita Esoen Hoosier, 78, passed away on July 30, 2025, in Batesville, AR. She was born on May 14, 1947, in Wawa Pilar Bataan, Philippines to the late Pablo Esoen and Carolina Catagin. Espirita was a dedicated Navy dependent for twenty-three years. She loved to work, loved life, and her family. She also enjoyed going to the casino and...

Jul 29, 2025

John Glenn Prince, 69, of Augusta, AR, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Batesville, AR. He was born on September 26, 1955, in Sulfur Springs, TX, to the late Gene Edward and Francis Lee Prince.

John graduated from Augusta High School through the University of Arkansas in 1973. He then went into the Army before going...

Jul 15, 2025

Amanda Joy (Hill) Easter-Carlson, 41, of Batesville, AR, died on Tuesday, July 15. 2025. She was born on May 24, 1984, in Batesville, AR, to Lesley Dean Hill and Tammy Woodard. Amanda loved animals, especially her chihuahuas. She also really enjoyed her job, formerly working as a cook at Mountain Meadows Nursing and Rehab. Amanda will be dearly missed...

Jul 15, 2025

Carlotta Ann Brown, 76, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Batesville, AR. She was born on May 29, 1949, in Batesville, AR, to the late R. G. Burge and Ernestine (Stalling) Burge. She was a special education teacher at Southside School District. Carlotta was an avid reader and a volunteer at Southside City Hall. She was full of...

Jul 11, 2025

Gerald Franklin Sutton, 79, of Batesville, AR, died on Friday, July 11, 2025. Gerald was born on December 8, 1945, in Batesville, AR, to the late William "Bill" Sutton and Eunice (Wood) Sutton. He was of Baptist faith.

Gerald worked in the cable industry for over 30 years. He got to know so many people throughout his...

Jul 11, 2025

Melisa Ann Cooley, 56, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on July 11, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1968, to the late Joseph "Joe" Cooley and Anna Mae Brooks and lived a life full of love, generosity, and strong faith.

Melisa was a devoted Christian and a member of the Bethesda Church of Christ. Her faith...

Jul 10, 2025

Mary Lou Spinks, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 9, 2025. She was born on February 12, 1940, in Batesville, AR, to the late Sid Gilpatrick and Bonnie Jewel (Hall) Gilpatrick. Mary Lou worked as a postmaster for the United States Postal Service for thirty years and was the State President of NAPUS...

Jul 8, 2025

Arthur Earl Fiske Sr., age 78, of Batesville, Ar.  passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 24, 1946, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Horace Everett Fiske Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth Dodd.

A proud veteran, Arthur served four years in the United States military during the...

Jul 3, 2025

Victoria Gayle Komie, age 83, of Leslie, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Louis Delacey Boftick and Florence Dona "Cain" Boftick.

Victoria had a creative and nurturing spirit. She had a deep love for gardening and crocheting, and she was a...

Jul 3, 2025

Floyd Thomas "Tom" Collins, age 80 , of Salem, Arkansas, passed away July 3, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospice in Little Rock, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on September 13, 1944, in Ward, Arkansas, to the late Arthur Bryant Collins and Mary A. (Tucker) Collins.  He was a longtime lumber salesman and spent much...

Jul 3, 2025

Larry Joe Lilly

Batesville, Arkansas

December 17, 1942 – July 3, 2025

Larry Joe Lilly entered into the presence of the Lord on July 3, 2025, after a brief illness.  He was born December 17, 1942, to the late Joe Lilly and Jessee (Brown) Lilly. After meeting at West Virginia University and a...

Jun 27, 2025

Carolyn Sue "Suzie" Clark, of Spring Mill, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 60.

Born on October 5, 1964, she was the beloved daughter of the late A.W. Clark and Eileen (Hutchison) Clark. Suzie dedicated many years of her life working at both Townsend and Peco, where she was known for...

Jun 20, 2025

Christy Dawn Williford, age 57, of Rosie, Arkansas, passed away on June 20, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1968, in Batesville, Arkansas.

Christy dedicated her career to public service as a Deputy Assessor at the Independence County Assessor's Office. She was a devoted member of Maple Springs Baptist Church, where her love for worship and...

Jun 20, 2025

Cody Lee Downs, 38, of Batesville, died on Friday, June 20, 2025. Cody was born on June 14, 1987, in Van Buren, AR, to Cory Downs and Teressa (Bailey) Downs. Cody was an owner/operator of his own construction company and in his spare time he enjoyed watching his children play sports and spending time with his friends and family....

Jun 13, 2025

Betty Fay Calkin Stickel Cranfill was born on March 29, 1937, to John and Clara Calkin. Betty died on June 13, 2025, at her daughter's home where she was cared for in Mountain View, Ar. at the age of 88.

Betty's surviving relatives are a daughter, Patricia Lynn Stewart and her husband Danny of Mountain View Ar.;...

Jun 11, 2025

Joan Lee (Butler) Pitts, age 94, of Floral, Arkansas, passed away on June 11, 2025. She was born on November 29, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late James Edward Nash and Haldina "Hasse" Nash. Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She and her first husband, Albert Butler, owned and operated Butler Grocery Store for many...

Jun 9, 2025

Kelvin Lynn Johnson, 58, of Sulphur Rock, AR, died on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Batesville, AR. Kelvin was born on October 24, 1966, in Texarkana, AR, to the late Jesse Ray Johnson and Wanda Marjorie (Rogers) Johnson. He was of Baptist faith. Kelvin loved to hunt. He especially enjoyed deer and turkey hunting. Kelvin is preceded in death...

Jun 5, 2025

Ray Leon Watson

Leon Watson, 92, of Batesville, AR, passed away on June 5, 2025, at White River Medical Center. Leon was born on November 22, 1932, in Lawrence County, Arkansas to the late William and Etta (Whitmire) Watson.

Leon loved God and his family! He loved the outdoors, hunting when he was younger and...