Obituary Listing

Mar 21, 2019

Nonny Melvina (Keller) Martin, 89, of Locust Grove, formerly of Dowdy, passed away Thursday March 21,2019. She was born February 18, 1930 to Frank and Millie Keller. Nonny loved the Lord Jesus Christ, which was evident by the way she loved and devoted herself to her family, working alongside her husband through 60 years of marriage. She enjoyed gardening...

Mar 20, 2019

Becky Lee Moore, 57, of Batesville passed away Wednesday March 20, 2019. She was born December 23, 1961 in Batesville to Verne Lee and Lois Lawrence Dunegan. Becky was devoted to her family and her passion, teaching. Her love for her children and grandchildren was so strong that she made her lifes work teaching and helping as many children...

Mar 16, 2019

Jimmy Arness Hallmark, 55, of Locust Grove passed away Saturday March 16, 2019. Jimmy was a fan of racing and loved hunting and fishing and being outdoors. He is preceded in death by his father Marion Hallmark and is survived by his mother Elaine Williams (Toby), girlfriend Roxeanne Plautz, son Bo Hallmark (Trina), brother Alex Hallmark, sister Sceleta Garrett...

Mar 15, 2019

Barbara Fay Rever, 85, of Fairfield Bay died Friday, March 15th, 2019. She was born August 3, 1933 in Fort Worth, Texas to Ira and Fern Turley. She loved cooking and playing golf. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Louis Henry Rever, sister, Dorothy Lee, and a son-in-law Bob Shaw. She is survived her son...

Mar 9, 2019

Henratte "Penny" Jackson, 60, of Batesville passed away March 9, 2019. She was born December 19, 1958 to Henry and Rose (Branscum) Lucy. Penny was a wonderfull mother, grandmother, sister and friend who leaves behind a legacy of faith and unconditional love. She enjoyed shopping, going to the river, and cooking (becoming the head cook on a Mississippi River...

Mar 6, 2019

ELISE MARY (MORRIS) RICHARDS, born on August 21, 1935, in Queens NY, died March 6, 2019 at Woodlawn Height Nursing facility in Batesville AR. She leaves behind her daughter Elise R. Richards (Becky) and her family of Batesville AR, and her son Robert J. Hedler (Bob) and his family of Bethesda a section of Batesville. She had six grandchildren...

Mar 4, 2019

Marsha (Renee) Bell,  69, of Batesville passed away Monday March 4, 2019. She was born January 4, 1950 in Blytheville, AR to Guy and Mary Jane Bourland. Renee loved the Lord Jesus Christ and that love was mirrored in her love for her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Charles Dillard Bell. She...

Feb 28, 2019

Richard Joseph McNulty, 96, of Hutchinson Mountain passed away February 28, 2019. He was born in Bigelow, AR August 12, 1922 to Bernard McNulty and Anna (Miller) McNulty. He was Catholic and served his country honorably in WWII. PFC McNulty fought bravely at Omaha Beach, Normandy on D-Day in 1944, the Battle of the Bulge through to the Battle...

Feb 25, 2019

Virginia Aline Dillard, 82, of Floral, AR, passed away Monday February 25, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Brother Jim Dillard Sr. Sons Skip Dillard (Barbara) Jimmy Dillard Jr. (Pam), of Floral. Granddaughters Kristie Nephew, Brittany Rogers, Erin Jeffery, and Nicole Stephens of Batesville, and Valerie Green of...

Feb 18, 2019

Larry G. Baker, 64, of Batesville passed away Monday February 18th, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents John W. and Evelyn Baker, and his previous wife Linda Moore. He is survived by his wife Sharon Baker, two sons Jeff Baker of Casper, WY and Scott Southard of Batesville, one daughter Shana Southard-Dobbs of Greenwood, SC, a...

Feb 12, 2019

David Simpson, 61, of Little Rock, AR passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born February 16, 1957 in Memphis, TN. After spending his early years there, he found himself in Batesville where he made his mark as a Dental Sales Representative at Pro Dentec. He put his natural gift of being a "people person" to use there,...

Feb 8, 2019

Chester Edward Fisher ,69, of Jacksonville, AR passed away Friday February 8, 2019. He was born January 25th 1950 in Newport, AR. Chester enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He even made and reloaded his own ammo. He was a member at the Newark Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents Basil Fisher and Violet...

Feb 8, 2019

Linda S. Womack, 68, of Locust Grove died Friday, February 8, 2019 at Woodlawn Nursing Home in Batesville, AR. She enjoyed her work as an occupational therapist and loved spending time gardening and painting. She was preceded in death by her father David Dean Thomas and her step son Brad Womack. She is survived by her husband Wendal Womack,...

Feb 6, 2019

Joyce M. Measels, 82, of Desha passed away Wed. Feb. 6, 2019. She was born August 14, 1936 in Hazen, Ar. to Virgil and Grace (Ricks) Floyd. Joyce was a Master class ham radio operator. She loved the outdoors, flowers, squirrels, and most specially her hummingbirds. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Dale Bailey; brothers,...

Feb 5, 2019

Reflections of Life

Cassondra Parrott-Sherrill, in her 64th season of life, of Batesville, Arkansas received her wings on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was born October 4, 1954 in Newport, Arkansas to Edward Parrott and Anna Louise (Montjoy) Parrott.

Cassondra was a graduate of Tuckerman High School and attended Lyon College, in Batesville, Arkansas. Cassondra...

Feb 5, 2019

Rose Marie Dortmundt, 64, of Locust Grove, passed away Tue. Feb. 5, 2019. She was born July 7, 1954 in Hopewell, Virginia to Archie Hendrick Dortmundt and Lillian Elizabeth (Wade) Dortmundt. She attended the Concord Senior Center. She was a Eastern Star of the Batesville Chapter. Though born with cerebral palsy and physically challenged, Rose earned her BS in...

Jan 31, 2019

Barbara Ann Wilson, of Batesville, passed away Thursday January 31, 2019 at the age of 89. Barbara enjoyed several hobbies such as crocheting, working in the garden, and tending to her flowers. Barbara was a woman dedicated to her faith as she primarily enjoyed worshiping God. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents:  Boyd Linhart and Irine (Fossey)...

Jan 29, 2019

Alene Anderson 80, passed away Tue. Jan. 29, 2019. She was born Feb. 25, 1938 in Marcella, Ar. to Samuel and Becky (McGuffy) Anderson. She loved to sew, loved to help others but most of all loved her precious Lord. Alene had rather go to church then go anywhere else. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother,...

Jan 27, 2019

John Edwin Leydecker 72, of Batesville passed away Sunday Jan. 27, 2019. He was born Sept. 27, 1946 in Medesto, Ca. to Gordon Leydecker and Venita (McGee) Smith. John was of Baptist faith and was a member of the Finely Creek Baptist Church. In the Batesville area John was known as the "can man". He rode around on a...

Jan 26, 2019

Delbert Ray Watson 62, passed away Sat. Jan. 26, 2019. He was born on July 22, 1956 in Newport, Ar. to Ray and Kathryn Lucile (Conditt) Watson. He enjoyed building and working with wood. Most would consider him a very good friend and very friendly person. He loved his family and had a special love for his grandchild "Sonny"....