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Carl Ladrew Hurst
Mar 7, 2020
Carl Ladrew Hurst, 84 years old, went to be with his Savior on March 7, 2020. Carl was born on July 10, 1935. He was the eldest son of John and Hazel Hurst of Bradford. Carl married Verla Jean McCartney on October 9, 1953, and they remained happily together until her death in 2012. The couple raised their family...
Debra Kaye Mccluskey
Mar 1, 2020
Debra K. McCluskey,62, of Desha, AR, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born on October 30, 1957, in Batesville, AR to James and Patsy McCluskey. Debra graduated from Desha High School and was loved by everyone at Wal-Mart, Waffle House, and Sonic.
She is preceded in death by her husband Mark Huddleston. She is...
William Kenneth Hardin
Mar 1, 2020
William Kenneth Hardin, 64, passed away on March 1, 2020. He was born March 17, 1955, in Fort Hood, TX to John and Virginia Hardin. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. He loved to read, sing, and spend time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Virginia Hardin;...
Katherine Dawn Stephan
Feb 28, 2020
Katherine Dawn Stephan, 45, passed away on February 28, 2020. She was born February 13, 1975, in Batesville, Arkansas to Paul and Norma McSpadden. Katherine was a loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter. Katherine was a strong Christian believer, and she treated everyone she met with love and respect.
She is preceded in death by her husband,...
John Lee Sheldon
Feb 24, 2020
John Lee Sheldon, 64, passed away on February 24, 2020. He was born November 7, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas to Thelma and John Sheldon Sr. John was a loving father, husband, brother, and grandfather. In his off time from working at Nabholz, he enjoyed fishing with his son, Micheal. But above all, he loved spending time with his beloved...
Linda Goings
Feb 17, 2020
Linda Goings, 70, passed away on February 17, 2020. She was born November 10, 1949, in Rockford, Illinois to John and Virginia McNaughton. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Virginia McNaughton and brothers, Don McNaughton and Chuck McNaughton. She is survived by her husband Benny Goings; sons, Benny Goings Jr and Bruce Goings; daughter, Shelia...
June Bailey
Feb 11, 2020
June Bailey, 78, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on February 11, 2020. She was born on June 24, 1941, in Hutchinson Mountain, AR to Albert and Monnie Strother. June enjoyed spending time with her family, whether it be watching her grandsons swim or camping and fishing.
She was preceded in death parents, Albert and Monnie Strother; brothers,...
Douglas Oscar Hansler
Feb 11, 2020
Douglas Oscar Hansler, 91, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on February 11, 2020. He was born on October 8, 1928, in Waterloo, Ontario to John and Ruby Hansler. Doug was an avid fly fisher and motorcycle enthusiast and he continued to practice up until his eighties. However, his first passion was his public ministry as a Jehovah's Witness.
...Donald Wayne Hastings
Feb 9, 2020
Donald Wayne Hastings, 84, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on February 9, 2020. He was born on December 8, 1935, in Lonoke, Arkansas to John and Josephine Hastings. In is off time from working at White Rogers as a Mechanical Engineer, Donald enjoyed fishing and golfing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Darlene Hastings,...
Lionel Morris Jr
Feb 4, 2020
Lionel Morris JR, 39, of Morrilton, AR, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born on March 17, 1980, in Chicago, IL to Lionel Morris SR and Cynthia Saloga. Services are entrusted to Willis Funeral Service.
Robert Lowell Terrell, Sr.
Feb 4, 2020
Robert Lowell Terrell, Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones.
Robert was born on July 26, 1933, in Atlanta, Georgia, to parents Eleanor Pace Terrell and Lowell S. Terrell. Robert is preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 52 years June Youmans Terrell. Robert is survived...
Mona Louise Reddock
Feb 2, 2020
Mona Louise Reddock, 77, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on February 2nd, 2020. She was born on May 01, 1942, in Batesville, Arkansas to Charles and Effie Carl Brokaw. Mona was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. Her favorite pastimes were cooking for her family, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was...
Mary Lou Kent
Feb 2, 2020
Mary Lou Kent, 82, passed away February 2, 2020. She was born March 17, 1937 in Dias Colony, Arkansas to Banjamine and Essie Kent. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Nancy and Ann Kent; and grandson Joseph Moody. She is survived by her son, Ben (Sonia) Davis; daughters, Mary Davis and Nancy Moody; sisters, Bennie Wheeler...
Nichole Elaine Smith
Jan 28, 2020
Nichole Elaine Smith, 30, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on January 28, 2020. She was born on November 30, 1989, in Batesville, Arkansas to Robert and Sherri Lynn Brady.
Nichole was a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, daughter-in-law, and friend. Her smile could light up a room, and her kindness to others and strong faith in...
Catherine Elizabeth Branscum
Jan 26, 2020
Catherine Elizabeth Branscum, 68, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on January 26, 2020. She was born on January 21, 1952, in San Bernadino, CA to Charles and Margaret Loveland. Catherine was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and best friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David Loveland and Charles Loveland, and sister,...
Dorothy Danice Dolan
Jan 21, 2020
On January 21st, 2020 Dorothy "Dodie" Dolan passed into her new life. Born in Villa Park, Illinois, to Wesley and Dorothy "Dottie" Gee, she had one sister, Barbara. Dodie later became a wife, mother of four, grandmother of ten, great-grandmother of six, and a prayer warrior for them all. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years,...
James Edward Ellis
Jan 15, 2020
James Edward Ellis, 88, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away January 14, 2020. He was born on December 14, 1931 in Beebe, AR to Charlie and Bertha Ellis.
James was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and grandfather. He was retired from Orbit Valve manufacturing in Little Rock, AR. James was an ordained minister and long-time member...
Larry Dean Gillmore
Jan 11, 2020
Larry Dean Gillmore, 74, son of L.J. and Odessa Elene Gillmore, was born on August 20, 1945. He was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, January 11, 2020. Larry leaves his loved ones with a legacy of hard work, faith, and love that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
...Mildred Nola Gene Osbourn
Jan 9, 2020
Mildred Nola Gene Osborn, 81, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was born on April 4, 1938 to the late Harvey and Ethel (Allender) Mathes in Tulare, CA. She served the Lord Jesus Christ and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Concord, AR. In Mildred's spare time she loved sewing, canning food, crocheting, but...
Jessie (J.L. ) Lester Roy
Jan 9, 2020
Jessie (J.L.) ,75, died on January 5, 2020. He was born on May 8, 1944. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Willis Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
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