Obituary Listing

Sep 28, 2019

David Carroll Loftin, 47, of Cave City, AR was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2019. David was born in Kountze, TX on September 8, 1972. David worked in the oil field most of his life but his passion was racing. David loved to drive and race, especially dirt track racing. David also enjoyed...

Sep 24, 2019

Harold D Maxwell Jr. went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the age of 64. Harold was born in Chincoteague, Virginia, to the late Harold D Maxwell Sr. and Florence (Barnes) Maxwell on August 4, 1955. Harold worked 46 years as a dental technician, working in a lab and assisting countless Dentists...

Sep 19, 2019

Benny Franklin Perrin, 56, of Sulphur Rock, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019. Benny was born January 17, 1963 in Batesville to the late Glenn and Georgia (Hurley) Perrin. Benny lived in or around Batesville his entire life. Benny earned his associates degree at UACCB for Industrial Maintenance and went to work as a Machinist. He worked for GDX...

Sep 13, 2019

Steve O'dell Smith, 56, of Cushman passed away Friday, September 13,2019. Steve was born September 13, 1963 to the late Kenneth Smith and Gertie Mitchell. He enjoyed playing his guitar, singing, Riding his motorcycle, watching old movies, and hill billy art. Even though he seemed to be a loaner, he loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with...

Sep 12, 2019

John Boyce "J.B." Hill Jr., 77, of Batesville, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 12, 2019.  J.B. was born on May 9, 1942 in Delight, AR to the late John Boyce Hill Sr. and Verna (Mclaughlin) Hill. J.B. spent many of his early years in the log woods, assisting his family logging since...

Sep 11, 2019

Marion Travis Covington went home to be with the Lord September 11th.  He was age 82, born December 20th,1936 in Osceola, Arkansas. He was a retired businessman, auto mechanic, and pastored Baptist Churches in Michigan and Arkansas. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Jackson Covington of Newark, Sons Charles Covington (Robin) of Batesville, Roger Covington (Debbie) of Cushman,...

Sep 11, 2019

Ollive Van (O V) Henley died on 09/11/2019 in Batesville at the age of 91. She was born July 14, 1928, to Henry and Millie Patterson in High Rock. O V was a long-time member of Charlotte Church of Christ, past member of Charlotte Extension Club, and deeply loved her family and large number of friends. She was known...

Sep 9, 2019

William Fredrick Grady, 80, of Batesville passed away Monday, September 9, 2019. Bill (or BillyFred) as he was known by his family and friends, was born May 20, 1939, in Palestine, TX to the late Winfred Forrest and Josephine Elizabeth (Holland) Grady. Bill developed a passion for education and he sought to turn that passion into a career by...

Sep 5, 2019

Charleen Thomas, age 92, of Charlotte died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the home of her daughter on the family farm.

Born on November 24, 1926, in South Bend, IN, she was the daughter of Luther and Carolyn Fife.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris and Lois, and her husband of 50...

Aug 29, 2019

Shannon Schultz of Newark, AR passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019, at the age of 71. Shannon was born August 13, 1948 to the late Shannon and Mary (Reece) Joseph in Merced, California. Shannon was of the Catholic faith. She was a truck driver with over 30 years experience. She loved her dog and her cat, Daisy and Rosie,...

Aug 12, 2019

Edna Lee Parks, 91, of Concord passed away Monday August 12, 2019. Edna was born in Wolf Bayou, AR, May 27, 1928 to Clate and Bessie (Shepherd) Phillips. Edna was of the Christian faith and attended 7th Day Worship Center in Concord. Edna was a hard-working woman that loved farming and tending to her farm animals, gardening, especially flowers,...

Aug 9, 2019

Timothy Randell Elumbaugh, 57, of Floral passed away early Friday morning August 9, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Randell was of the Christian faith and was a brick mason by trade. He enjoyed playing music, especially the bass guitar. Randell was a member of the NRA and on the board of the Hutchinson Mountain Community Center....

Aug 5, 2019

Merlin O. Blair, 85 died of Mt. View, AR. died on August 5, 2019 in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on November 17, 1932 in Pleasant Grove, AR He loved to fish and loved to sing blue grass music and even made a few cd's of him singing. He also loved old folk music. He was a barber shop...

Jul 28, 2019

Joe Phyllis Gould of Batesville, AR passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, July 28, 2019, at the age of 71.  Joe was born August 28, 1947, to Joe and Roxie Gould (Richardson) in Batesville, AR. Joe spent the better part of four decades as an over-the-road truck driver being known to his fellow truckers...

Jul 27, 2019

Etta Jean King, 93, of Batesville passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. Etta was born September 22, 1926 to Paul and Alta (Jenkins) Varnell in Caraway, AR. Etta was of the Baptist faith and was a member at Salado Baptist Church. She loved gardening, both her flowers and her vegetables, and decorating and tending to her yard. She loved...

Jul 26, 2019

Juan Carlos Rodas Santizo died Friday, July 26, 2019, at the all to young age of 23. Juan was born April 6, 1996 in La Blanca, San Marcos, Guatemala. Juan enjoyed going fishing, he loved to listen to music, and playing with his brothers and nephews. Juan is survived by his parents:  Juan Carlos Rodas Barrios and Maritza Suceliy...

Jul 26, 2019

Johnny Wayne England, 53 of Batesville passed away Friday, July 26, 2019.

Johnny was born August 24, 1965 to Junior Wayne England and Janet Laymon England Copeland in Batesville, Arkansas. He deeply loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He not only loved them, but he mentored, guided, taught, and led them spiritually.  Johnny loved...

Jul 26, 2019

James Monroe Mansfield of Floral, AR passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, Friday, July 26, 2019, at the age of 91. James was born May 31, 1928 to Eldridge and Arietta (Houchin) Mansfield in Tupelo, AR. James served his country honorably in the Army Air Corp and then the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years....

Jul 24, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Lawrence of Batesville passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the age of 69. Chuck was born December 30, 1949 to Clarence and Lucille (Massey) Lawrence in Batesville, AR. Chuck was a roofer by trade but had retired after 25 years of service at Con-Agra. Chuck loved to hunt, especially deer and squirrel. He loved trail riding...

Jul 22, 2019

Patsy Sue Tosh, 80, of Batesville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019. Patsy was born July 13,1939 to Kenneth A. and Gladys Beatrice (Fulbright) Humphries Oldham in Melbourne, AR. Patsy loved fishing, camping, piecing together puzzles, but most of all she loved time with her grandchildren. Patsy was a dedicated and loving wife, following her husband Gerald as they...