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Evelyn Jane Thorne

Evelyn Jane Thorne

Sep 27, 2017

Evelyn Jane Thorne, 87, of Locust Grove passed away Wednesday, September 27th, 2017. She was born July 23rd, 1930. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Southside. She was a big Arkansas Razorback football and basketball fan. She also enjoyed watching NBA basketball and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. She will be remembered as a good momma...

Aubrey Eugene Smith

Aubrey Eugene Smith

Sep 24, 2017

Aubrey Eugene Smith, 82, departed this life to be with his Lord Sunday, September 24th, 2017. He was born June 29th, 1935. He was a member of the Sharp United Methodist Church. He enjoyed bluegrass festivals, time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and loved sitting in his chair with his dog Buzz. He was preceded in death by...

Eddie Jean Dugger

Eddie Jean Dugger

Sep 23, 2017

Eddie Jean Millspaugh Dugger of Batesville, Arkansas died at the age of 64 September 23, 2017 at her residence and home she and her husband Bill Dugger built in 1979. Born April 10, 1953, she was the daughter of Edward Eugene and Iris Lavern Gould Millspaugh. Eddie Jean and her son Jason co-owned Roto-Rooter of Batesville also known as 3-D...

Jewell Ruth Tignor

Jewell Ruth Tignor

Sep 21, 2017

Jewell Ruth (Baggett) Tignor, 90, passed away Thursday, September 21st, 2017. She was born May 25th, 1927 in Mississippi. She was a member of Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church for over 45 years. She enjoyed singing and dancing. She was an avid fan of the NBA Dallas Mavericks, and she enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded...

Martha Mae Evans

Martha Mae Evans

Sep 15, 2017

Martha Mae (Brown) Evans, 85, of Newark, Arkansas formerly of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away September 15th, 2017. She was born August 29th, 1932. She was of the Methodist faith. She was a homemaker who showed love to others well. She loved her family and is going to be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lonzo...

Eustaquio Ramon Merida

Eustaquio Ramon Merida

Sep 14, 2017

La familia Mérida quiere informar a Green Forest ya las comunidades de Batesville sobre la muerte de Ramón Mérida a familiares y amigos. La visita será el sábado, 30 de septiembre de 4 PM - medianoche en la capilla del servicio fúnebre de Willis de Batesville, Arkansas. The family Merida would like to inform Green Forest and Batesville Communities about...

Ernestine Stubbs

Ernestine Stubbs

Sep 4, 2017

Ernestine Stubbs, 88, passed away September 4th, 2017. She was born February 14th, 1929 in Prim, Arkansas. She was a charter member of Woodrow Baptist Church. She was active in all church activities and taught a Sunday School class for many years. She enjoyed gardening and working on the family farm. She retired from Skil Corporation of Heber Springs. She...

Carroll Eugene Moores Jr

Carroll Eugene Moores Jr

Sep 3, 2017

Carroll Eugene Moores Jr., 46, passed away Sunday, September 3rd, 2017. He was born February 1st, 1971. He was of the Methodist faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; one brother, Jerome Moores; one aunt, Marlene McIntyre; and one uncle, Leo Hall. He is survived by his parents,...

Debra Kay Hubbs

Debra Kay Hubbs

Sep 3, 2017

Debra "Kay" (Nichols) Hubbs, 65, passed away Sunday, September 3rd, 2017. She was born July 27th, 1952 in Harrisburg, Arkansas. She was a Christian believer. She enjoyed gardening especially her flowers, she loved animals and had rescued several pets as strays, she was an excellent cook, and she loved being with her family. She was preceded in death by her...

Madeline Darlene Hastings

Madeline Darlene Hastings

Aug 29, 2017

Madeline Darlene Hastings, 76, passed away Tuesday, August 29th, 2017. She was born September 10th, 1940. She was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed doing yard work and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Erastus Lamb and Madelyn Lamb; and one sister, Joanne Story. She is survived by her mother that is still living Betty Lamb;...

Clarence E Koch

Clarence E Koch

Aug 28, 2017

Clarence Koch, 88, of Cave City passed away Monday, August 28th, 2017. He was born April 8th, 1929 in North Freedom, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Koch and Alice Koch. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Koch; three sons, WM Koch and wife Carol, Kenneth Koch and wife Chris, Dale Koch and wife Lorie;...

Charles Carroll Handford

Charles Carroll Handford

Aug 26, 2017

Charles Carroll Handford, 86, of Batesville died Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his home. Born December 3, 1930 in Newport, AR, he was the oldest child of C.D. and Charlotte Handford. He grew up in Batesville and attended Batesville High School. He joined the National Guard in 1949 and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a...

Mary Lou Clark

Mary Lou Clark

Aug 20, 2017

Mary Lou Clark, 77, passed away Sunday, August 20th, 2017. She was born November 26th, 1939 in Newark, Arkansas. She was a member of the Hutchinson Mountain Church of Christ. She worked as an Arkansas State Revenue Office Agent for 32 years. She was a master gardener; and had served as treasurer for the Southside Fire Department and the Hutchinson...

Milburn Edgar "Ed" White

Milburn Edgar "Ed" White

Aug 18, 2017

Milburn Edgar "Ed" White, 83, passed away Friday, August 18th, 2017. He was born October 17, 1933 in Steele, Missouri. He was a member of the Quail Valley Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Faye White; two sisters, and one brother-in-law; lots of nieces and nephews; members of Quail Valley Church of Christ; special...

Judy Lynn Hernandez

Judy Lynn Hernandez

Aug 17, 2017

Judy Lynn Hernandez, 58, passed away August 17, 2017. She was born March 8th, 1959. She was a licensed beautician. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her father, Jeff Neeley; two uncles, Allen Moore and Max Moore; and her aunt Norma Walters. She is survived by her mother, Erma Neeley; two daughters, Amanda Garcia and Brandy Coleman; two...

Mary Anna Strain

Mary Anna Strain

Aug 17, 2017

Mary Anna Strain, 85, passed away August 17th, 2017. She was born February 5th, 1932 in Childress, Texas. She was a member of the Banner Church of Christ for many years. She enjoyed crocheting quilts for her grandchildren, sewing, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Victor Dial and Amanda Lou Dial; one brother, James "Jim"...

Tommy Dowell

Tommy Dowell

Aug 12, 2017

Tommy Dowell, 66, passed away August 12th, 2017. He was born June 21st, 1951 in Batesville, Arkansas. He was a born again Christian. He enjoyed to hunt and fish with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ray Dowell; two brothers, Hugh Dowell and Tad Dowell; and three nieces, Mariann Dowell, Karen Dowell, and Deanna Dowell....

Homer Otis Draper

Homer Otis Draper

Aug 10, 2017

Homer Otis Draper, 94, passed away August 10th, 2017. He was born September 22nd, 1922 in Wabash Indiana. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He enjoyed to fish and hunt mushrooms. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Mary Draper and two sisters, Hazel Delp and Edna Abernathy. He is survived by his...

Virginia Ann Bristow

Virginia Ann Bristow

Aug 6, 2017

Virginia Ann Bristow, 81, passed away Sunday, August 6th, 2017. She was born December 25th, 1935 in Mattapan, Massachusetts. She attended the Allen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church of Southside. She enjoyed square dancing and traveling. She was crowned winner of Miss Senior Independence County in 2009. She enjoyed cross stitching and made quilts for her children and grandchildren. She was...

Jerry Lester Lumpkin Sr

Jerry Lester Lumpkin Sr

Aug 4, 2017

Rev. Jerry Lester Lumpkin Sr., 76, passed away Friday, August 4th, 2017. He was born January 24th, 1941 in Harrisburg, Arkansas. He served as a Methodist Minister for Sharp United Methodist Church and Oakridge United Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lester Lumpkin and Bertha Lumpkin; his first wife, Betty...

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