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John William Johnson

John William Johnson

Oct 17, 2018

John William Johnson, 89, of Batesville, Ar. passed away Wed. Oct. 17, 2018. He was born on June 19, 1929 to Norman and Lillie (Lissinger) Johnson in Augusta, Ar. John was a family man from the time the children were born and even mowing the girls yards after they were grown. He just loved his family from his children...

Debbie Ann Hunt

Debbie Ann Hunt

Oct 15, 2018

Debbie Ann Hunt, 57, of Batesville, Ar. passed away Monday Oct. 15, 2018. She was born on Sept. 2, 1961 in Martinez, California to Bill and Rosanna Edgin. Debbie loved to take care of others. That is why she chose the field of being a C.N.A. It takes a very special person to work in this field and care...

Helen Janice Pierce

Helen Janice Pierce

Oct 12, 2018

Helen Janice Pierce, 82, of Advance, In. passed away on Friday Oct. 12, 2018. She was born to Ted Bo Voyles and Opal Lea (Harris) Voyles in Huff, Ar. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking and gardening. Opal was preceded in death by her father, Ted Voyles; husband, William R. Pierce; sister, Joyce McLaughlin (Dole); sister, Carolyn Funkhouser (Don); sister,...

Donna Sue Wilcox

Donna Sue Wilcox

Oct 9, 2018

Donna Sue Wilcox 71, of Floral passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. She was born on June 1, 1947 to William and Sarah Ethel Smith in Batesville, Ar. Donna is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Orvil D. Wilcox; daughter, Rhonda D. Smith; grandson, Christopher N. Henderson. She is survived by her two daughters, Sheila J. Grammer (Joseph),...

Calvin Rolling

Calvin Rolling

Oct 8, 2018

Calvin Rolling 84, of Newark, passed away Mon. Oct. 8, 2018. He was born on Sept. 6, 1934 to J.C. and Arzona (Jones) Rolling in Red Level, Al. He served both in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and going to church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Edna Pauline; three...

Donnie Ray Smith

Donnie Ray Smith

Oct 8, 2018

Donnie Ray Smith 57, of Pleasant Plains passed away Monday Oct. 8, 2018. He was born on Aug. 17, 1961, to Jessie and Patricia Ann ( Guthrie) Smith in Tyronza, Ar. Donnie was a truck driver that loved to fish and hunt. He was a loving father but most of all he loved his grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Ireta Smith Fitzsimmons

Ireta Smith Fitzsimmons

Oct 4, 2018

Ireta Smith Fitzsimmons, age 85, departed this life on October 4, 2018. She was born April 3, 1933, at Cushman, Arkansas, to Flora and Mattie Wink Smith, the fifth daughter in a family of eight daughters. She was a 1950 graduate of Cushman High School. She was a charter member of the Quail Valley Free Will Baptist Church, where...

Una Faye Stroud

Una Faye Stroud

Oct 1, 2018

Una Faye Stroud, 82, of Cave City, passed away Mon. Oct. 1, 2018. She was born on Aug. 7, 1936, to Edward Bunch and Esther Drake in Leachville, Ar.  She loved to bake pies and cakes. Enjoyed sewing and loved flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Stroud; brother, J.E. Bunch; sister, Evana Skinner; She...

Quinnton Leon Johnson

Quinnton Leon Johnson

Sep 30, 2018

Quinnton Leon Johnson, 82, of Bald Knob, Ar. passed away Sunday Sept. 30, 2018. He was born on June 14, 1936, to Thomas and Dora Savannah ( Summers) Johnson in Kieser, Ar. Mr Johnson served 25 years in the U.S. Army and served two tours of duty in Viet Nam as a Cobra helicopter pilot. Back in the states...

Jamie Paulette Burns

Jamie Paulette Burns

Sep 28, 2018

Jamie Paulette Burns, 65, of Batesville, passed away Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. She was born on April 13, 1953, to Leonard and Opal (Armstrong) Croslin in Batesville, Ar. Polly never judged anyone and was fair to every one she met. She loved to cook and was known for her famous "cat head" biscuits. Playing the slot machines brought joy...

Sheree Hackworth

Sheree Hackworth

Sep 24, 2018

Sheree Hackworth, 25, of Newark went to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. She was born July 12, 1993, at Newport, Arkansas, to Ronald and Nettie Marie (Lucy) Hackworth. Sheree graduated salutorian  at Cedar Ridge with the class of 2011. She was a member of the band and  the FCCLA. She attended Lyons College where she received...

Donnie W. Holder

Donnie W. Holder

Sep 14, 2018

Donnie W. Holder, 55, of Batesville died Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Donnie was born on Jun. 15, 1963, to Daniel and Virginia Ellen (Lile) Holder. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to go hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Daniel and Charlie Holder; sister, Cathy Holder. He was survived by two daughters , Alexandra...

Harold H. Winkle

Harold H. Winkle

Sep 6, 2018

Mr. Harold H. Winkle, 79 of Batesville died on September 6, 2018 in Cave City, AR. He was born on May 15, 1939 in Batesville, AR. to Wesley and Effie Blue Winkle  He was a hard worker who loved his family very much. He also loved to travel and spend time gardening. He was a member of the White...

Silas Harold Wallis

Silas Harold Wallis

Sep 5, 2018

Silas Harold Wallis was born on March 19, 1925 and passed away Sept. 5, 2018. He was a policeman on the Batesville force for many years after serving in the Army during World War II. He loved playing and singing country music then later in his retirement years, he would hook up the camper and travel to blue grass...

William Howard Hood

William Howard Hood

Sep 1, 2018

William Howard Hood, 36, of Batesville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. He was born Feb. 24, 1982, at Newport, Arkansas, to Charlie and Cynthia (Hood) Bass. He was a construction worker who loved fishing, video games, football, and gardening. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Cleo Baty, Kenneth May; two uncles, Phillip Baty and Jim Sanders, cousin,...

Roy Franks

Roy Franks

Sep 1, 2018

Roy Michael Franks 73, of Batesville, went on to be with the Lord. He was born on Sept. 13, 1944, at Batesville, Ar. to Roy and Nadine (Jones) Franks. He was a man of faith and attended the Cushman Assembly of God. He was a veteran in the United States Army. Early in his career he was a police officer...

Roy Michael Franks

Roy Michael Franks

Sep 1, 2018

Roy Michael Franks 73, of Batesville, went on to be with the Lord. He was born on Sept. 13, 1944, at Batesville, Ar. to Roy and Nadine (Jones) Franks. He was a man of faith and attended the Cushman Assembly of God. He was a veteran in the United States Army. Early in his career he was a police officer...

Anna Mae Felts

Anna Mae Felts

Aug 29, 2018

Anna Mae Felts,88,of Batesville passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. She was born on Dec. 6, 1929, to Horace Oakley Felts and Alice Roberts Felts Camp. Anna is preceded by her parents, half-sister, Martha Jane Tucker. She is survived by her half-sister Johnnie Taylor; Robin Gay,her devoted caregiver and cousin; Anna had more special cousins and nephews. She attended U.C.A...

Gracie Mae Bangs

Gracie Mae Bangs

Aug 25, 2018

Gracie Mae Bangs 92, passed away Saturday August 25, 2018. She was born February 22, 1926. She was of the Baptist faith. Gracie enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, dancing, art and games but most of all enjoyed spending time with family, especially grandchildren and great grandchildren were her most enjoyed time. Gracie was preceded in death by her husband of 74...

Ann Thompson

Ann Thompson

Aug 21, 2018

Ann Thompson , 50, of Batesville passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She was born on August 12, 1968, to John W. Willbanks and Cathy Fletcher Ruddick in Batesville, AR. Ann is preceded in death by her father, John W. Willbanks; son, Raymond Thompson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher; mother-in-law Patsy Ruth Thompson. She is...

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