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Dorothy York

Dorothy York

Nov 2, 2019

Dorothy York, 94, of Batesville, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019. She was born July 22, 1925 in Batesville, AR to the late Ben Reilly and Sarah Brewer. She was a homemaker who stayed busy helping and caring for her family and loved to cook. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Taft York, and her...

Talmadge "Jerry" Clark

Talmadge "Jerry" Clark

Nov 1, 2019

Talmadge "Jerry" Clark, 80, of Batesville passed away Friday, November 1, 2019. Jerry was born April 19, 1939, to the late T.J. and Merle (Fields) Clark. Jerry served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jerry was a "jack-of-all-trades" who could build or do just about anything that was put in front of him....

Robert Brady

Robert Brady

Oct 27, 2019

Robert Wayne Brady, 65, of Batesville passed away October 27, 2019. He was born May 1, 1954 in Buchanan, MI to Frank and Iva Rose (Melton) Brady. He was of the Christian faith and a member at Weavers Chapel Baptist Church. His joy in life was being a grandfather, he loved his grandchildren very much and he will be...

Jodie Lin Hall

Jodie Lin Hall

Oct 27, 2019

Jodie Lin Hall,61, of Batesville, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Jodie was born August 24, 1958 to Marshall and Autie (Turner) Hall in Oak Park, IL. Jodie was a very gifted musician and songwriter. He loved writing songs and music and could play just about any instrument that was put in...

Veronica Alyce Tobias

Veronica Alyce Tobias

Oct 22, 2019

Veronica Alyce Tobias was called home to be among the angels Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the age of 40. Veronica was born September 17, 1979, in Lansing, MI to Theron and Mariquita Tobias and was of the Christian faith. Veronica was a very loving soul. She was always concerned with the needs others and was very genuinely invested...

Melvin Sneed

Melvin Sneed

Oct 21, 2019

Melvin Sneed, 84, of Batesville passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. Melvin was a simple man who took time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. Melvin often found peace while taking his dog "Trixie" to the park to walk and enjoy being outside. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Thomas Sneed and Buddy Sneed,...

Camilla Ann Pratt

Camilla Ann Pratt

Oct 19, 2019

Camilla Ann Pratt of Batesville passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the age of 80. Camilla was born July 18, 1939, to the late Chester R. Pratt and Louise Inez (Marquart) Pratt in Chicago, IL. Camilla was best known for her love, and sense of service and giving to others, as was evident by the active role she...

Mary "Anita" Baker

Mary "Anita" Baker

Oct 18, 2019

Mary "Anita" Baker, 70, of Melbourne passed away late Friday, October 18, 2019. Anita was born June 16, 1949 in Batesville, AR. Anita was of the Christian faith and a long-time member at Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville. Anita was known for her beautiful signing voice, even having been broadcast on the radio and TV once. She loved cooking,...

Roberta "Bobbie" Marie Bray

Roberta "Bobbie" Marie Bray

Oct 14, 2019

Roberta "Bobbie" Marie Bray, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday night, October 14, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. Bobbie was born September 20, 1936, in Houlton, Maine, to the late Robert Lake and Gert (Sawyer) Lake. Bobbie was a member at Barren Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant. She was the owner of Bray's...

Shirley Ann (Dugger)  Herzig

Shirley Ann (Dugger) Herzig

Oct 10, 2019

Shirley Ann (Dugger) Herzig passed away Thursday night October 10, 2019, at the age of 81. Shirley was born August 12, 1938 in Charlotte, AR to the late Claude and Mabel (Holmes) Dugger.  Shirley loved to work crossword puzzles, watch gameshows and was a big NASCAR fan. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Joe (Harold) Herzig. Shirley...

Jerita "Faye" Graham Hamlett Coatney

Jerita "Faye" Graham Hamlett Coatney

Oct 10, 2019

Jerita "Faye" Graham Hamlett Coatney,62, of Newark passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. Faye was born in Liberty, MO on August 25, 1957, to the late Harvey Delbert Graham and Mary Ellen Sanders. Faye held a Bachelor of Science in Geoscience from Southeast Missouri State University. Faye loved gardening, crocheting, crafts, sewing, and her fur baby "Lucky". Faye is...

Robert Kenneth Fields

Robert Kenneth Fields

Oct 3, 2019

Robert Kennith Fields, 69, died on October 3, 2019 in Batesville, AR. He was born on August 14, 1950 in Helena Arkansas to the late Robert B. Fields and Peggy Morrelle. He loved to do woodwork and rock work. He was a Towboat Pilot and Captain. He worked on the Towboat for over 45 years for Magnolia Marine Transport...

David Carroll Loftin

David Carroll Loftin

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...

Harold D Maxwell Jr.

Harold D Maxwell Jr.

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...

Benny Perrin

Benny Perrin

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...

Steve O'Dell Smith

Steve O'Dell Smith

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...

J.B. Hill

J.B. Hill

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...

Marion Travis Covington

Marion Travis Covington

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,...

Ollive ( O.V.) Henley

Ollive ( O.V.) Henley

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...

William Fredrick Grady

William Fredrick Grady

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...

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