Obituary Listing

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"....

Jan 21, 2019

William James Downs, 81, of Batesville died on January 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1938 in Batesville, Arkansas to John and Mary Lou Downs. He was a member of Cave Creek Church of God. He loved to work on tractors, deer hunting, fishing, working on old cars, spending time with family. He loved...

Jan 17, 2019

James Martin Smith of Batesville, Ar passed from this world on Thursday January 17, 2019 at the age of 85. James lived a full life and left at tremendous impact on everybody that his life touched.James enjoyed working on cars, spending time at the shop in Cushman, always taking time on Wednesdays to play dominoes there. James loved education,...

Jan 13, 2019

James Leslie Burns, 66, of Judsonia, passed away Sunday Jan. 13, 2019. He was born on Nov. 10, 1952 in Mt. View, Ar. to Calvin Narvil and Agnes Eva (Thompson) Burns. He was preceded in  death by his parents; brothers, Johnny, Lonnie and Terry Burns; Sisters, Mary Lou Tennant and Jelah Burns. He is survived by his sons, James...

Jan 11, 2019

Woodrow Wilson Gwaltney Jr., 75, of Batesville passed away Friday January 11, 2019. Born Feb. 18, 1943, in Omaha Nebraska to Woodrow and Ruth (Guthrie) Gwaltney. He enjoyed racing go-carts, midget cars, watching dirt track and Nascar racing. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sons, Wesley...

Jan 4, 2019

David Spoon went to be with the Lord on Jan. 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by grandparents from both sides of the family. He is survived by his mother, Tami Michelle Spoon; father, Tyrone Dewayne Currie; son, Marcus Spoon; daughter, Daveona Spoon; brothers, Tyrone Spoon and Randy Hodges; sisters, Shay Rogers and Samantha Bickford; uncle, John Spoon;...

Jan 4, 2019

Bill J. Henderson 70, passed away on Friday January 4, 2019. He was born on October 14, 1948 in Alicia, Arkansas to Arthur Lee and Thelma (Hall) Henderson. Bill retired from Plaza Tire where he worked in sales. He was a people person. Always had a smile and was a type person who knew how to make a person...

Jan 1, 2019

Carol JoAnn Franks 71, passed away on Tuesday Jan. 1, 2019. She was born on October 5, 1947 in Cabool, Mo. to John Jasper and Barbara Ann (Linheart) Bates. Carol was one to crochet and to do arts and crafts. loved to play board games and one of her favorites was "Yatzee". Her most precious love was her family...

Jan 1, 2019

Joe Thomas Harmon 66, of Batesville, passed Jan. 1, 2019. He was born on Oct. 28, 1952 in Tifton, Ga. Later he was adopted by Dr. Silas and Josephine Harmon. Joe thank you for your service in the United States Army. He is survived by many cousins, nephews, aunts and uncles. There will be a graveside service at Campground...

Jan 1, 2019

J.C. "Buddy" Cornish 85, of Batesville, passed away Jan. 1, 2019. He was born in Monette, Ar. to Virgil D. and Edith (Gibson) Cornish. J.C. farmed until he hired on at Atlas Asphalt where he worked for 33 years. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked to go hunting. He was  of Pentecostal faith and attended the New life Assembly...

Jan 1, 2019

Billy Howard Branscum began the new year welcomed at the pearly gates. His life and legacy are celebrated by his devoted wife of 60 years, Virginia, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, for whom he always said he wouldn't even take a million dollars. Billy was the salt of the earth, giving freely of his talents as a gifted...

Dec 28, 2018

Carolyn Virginia Anderson, 78 died on December 28, 2018 in Batesville, AR. She was born  on March 1, 1940 in Greene County, AR. to Nathaniel and Ina Cothren. She worked as a medical records tech at White River Medical Center,She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Southside, AR. Mrs. Anderson loved to go to Branson. She...