Obituary Listing

Oct 30, 2020

Faye Allene (Dishongh) Richardson, 103, of Desha passed away October 30, 2020. She was born June 27, 1917 to Joe Dishongh and Fannie Tummins Dishongh. Allene was a beautician. She loved flowers and gardening. She taught Sunday school for years and loved her church family. But most of all she loved the Lord.

Allene is preceded in...

Oct 30, 2020

Eloise Richardson Branscum, 92, of Allen Chapel, entered the gates of heaven on Friday, October 30, 2020. Eloise was born at the family home on Sidney Street in Batesville, Arkansas, on November 29, 1927, to Blan and Gertie Lassiter Richardson. Eloise was a Christian, and she was a true servant of the Lord. Her father was instrumental in founding...

Oct 28, 2020

Michael Eugene Farmer, 59, of Newark, AR died on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Michael was born on October 2, 1961 to the late Bedford Eugene Farmer and Barbara Jolene (Wallace) Farmer in Wenatchee, WA. Michael was a man of faith who embodied the ideals of selfless service, giving to others, and being kindhearted. Michael served his country honorably in...

Oct 25, 2020

George Everett Walker Sr. of Batesville, AR, recently moved from Pompano Beach, FL, died on Sunday, October 25, 2020. George was born May 21, 1946 in Mineral Wells, TX to the late George Preston Walker and Dorothy Louise (Baker) Walker. George was of the Christian faith and his kind heart influenced everyone he ever knew. He enjoyed the outdoors:...

Oct 24, 2020

Nadine Robertson, 98, passed away on October 24, 2020. She was born on February 3, 1922, in Batesville, AR.

Nadine was a member of the Central Ave. United Methodist Church of Batesville. She loved watching the Arkansas Razorbacks, especially the basketball team. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Nadine was...

Oct 22, 2020

Timothy John Gabel, 65, of Batesville, AR died Thursday, October 22, 2020. Timothy was born December 16, 1954, in Tripoli, North Africa to George and Florine (Cormier) Gabel. Timothy was born into a military family. Both his parents served across the globe. Timothy and his family arrived in Concord, AR by way of San Antonio, TX after his father...

Oct 22, 2020

Colten Charles Henry Ford Vickers, 23, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020.

He was born in Searcy, Arkansas September 14, 1997, to Charles Ford Vickers and the late Jenifer Lynn Rodgers Vickers.

Colten was a kind, loving, generous, and very soft-spoken young man who enjoyed fishing, working on his vehicles, and in...

Oct 21, 2020

Martha Mae York Sutton, 84 of Desha, AR died October 21, 2020, in Batesville. Martha was born on January 6, 1936 in Owl Hollow in Stone County to James William York and Ethel Martin York. She was a homemaker and a member of the Marcella Church of Christ.

Martha was at her happiest surrounded by her children,...

Oct 21, 2020

John "Jack" William Kelly, 75, passed away on October 21, 2020. He was born on March 12, 1945, in Petersburg, IL.

John was a member of the Grace Baptist Church at Adona. He enjoyed leisure activities, reading Louis L'Amour books, working in the yard, going to church, fishing, and hunting. But most of all, he enjoyed spending...

Oct 19, 2020

John Richard Taylor, 76, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at The Springs of Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born in Batesville, Arkansas July 3, 1944, to the late Lee and Evelyn Harris Taylor also of Batesville.

John was as friendly as he could be, but at the same time he knew how...

Oct 18, 2020

Sharon Kay Looney, 72, passed away on October 18, 2020. She was born on July 27, 1948, in Batesville, AR.

Sharon was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. She was very good at her embroidery work, and she also loved to go to yard sales. But above all, her greatest love was for her family. Sharon...

Oct 18, 2020

Billy Joe Poskey, 90, passed away on October 18, 2020. He was born on September 28, 1930, in Greenhaw, AR.

Billy Joe was a member of the Air Base Church of Christ in Newport, AR. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on his farm. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

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Oct 15, 2020

Jack Douglas Jackson, 83, passed away on October 15, 2020. He was born on, January 20, 1937, in Burkburnett, Texas.

Jack served seven years in the Navy during the 1960s. He took early retirement but reentered the work force part time as a greeter at the Batesville Walmart for 13 years.

Jack was a loving...

Oct 15, 2020

Dawn Marie Andrews Palemine Raviscioni passed away October 15, 2020 at 53 years old. She was born on August 16, 1967 in Takoma Park, Maryland to Thomas Andrews and Anne Simmons. She was a loving daughter and friend whose memory will be forever cherished by her loved ones.

Services entrusted to Willis Funeral Service.

Oct 14, 2020

Gene Simpson, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He was born on April 26, 1938, in Gainsboro, Arkansas. Gene was a member of the Charlotte Church of Christ. Gene never met a stranger a day in his life, he just loved people. He was an insurance salesman for over 40 years, an avid collector of vintage items, a...

Oct 14, 2020

Vilma Argentina Alemán, 72, passed away on October 14, 2020. She was born on January 21, 1948, in San Agustin, Usulutan, El Salvador.

Vilma was a member and a deacon of Iglesia Del Dios de Justicia. She proudly served in church and loved attending as well. She also loved to cook, sing, crochet, knit, and take care...

Oct 14, 2020

After many miles by air, land, and sea, Catherine Long Swafford passed away on October 13, 2020. She was 83 years old.

Catherine was a math teacher who taught school in  Newark, Charlotte, and Cushman. She attended West Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and Calvary Baptist Church. Catherine taught woman's Sunday school classes for over 40 years....

Oct 9, 2020

William Vernon Cummings passed away October 9, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born February 25, 1929 at Cave Creek in Independence County.

William was a member and a deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Navy. He worked at the International Shoe Company until it closed. He was manager of...

Oct 9, 2020

Jerry James Edward Duncan, 82, passed away on October 9, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1938, in Fox, AR.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, landscaping, and working out in the yard. Jerry was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend whose memory will forever be cherished by his loved ones.

He is proceeded in...

Oct 7, 2020

Kacy Ann Davis, 38, passed away on October 7, 2020 in Batesville, AR. She was born on April 8, 1982, in Waukegan, IL.

Kacy was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend whose memory will forever be cherished by her loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Geraldine and Harry...