Philip Wayne Bangs
Jul 31, 2017
Philip Wayne Bangs, 64, passed away Monday, July 31st, 2017. He was born March 18th, 1953 in Batesville, Arkansas to his parents Paul and Gracie Bangs. He was a member of the Desha First Baptist Church of Desha, Arkansas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on old vehicles, go-kart racing, and memories made during the time spent with his wife, children,...
Phyliss Jean Brumitt
Jul 20, 2017
Phyliss Jean (Esteb) Brumitt, 82, passed away Thursday, July 20th, 2017 at her home. She was born in Hennepin, Minnesota on April 16th 1935 to her parents Cicero Esteb and Loraine (Hanson) Esteb. She attended the Floral Baptist Church of Floral, Arkansas. She enjoyed gardening, caring for flowers, being outdoors, canning food, and taking care of her animals. She also...
Denny Lynn Nugent
Jul 16, 2017
Denny Lynn Nugent, 47, passed away Sunday, July 16th, 2017. He was born August 24, 1969 in Clinton, Arkansas. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved going to auctions and watching NASCAR. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his girls. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his parents, Theo Nugent and Bessie (Broyles) Nugent....
Ronnie Lynn Brackett
Jul 15, 2017
Ronnie Lynn Brackett, 51, of Concord, Arkansas died at 7:10 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2017, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in Greenbrier Bottoms in Desha, AR. He was born October 21,1965, in Searcy, Arkansas to Garry and June Brackett of Concord, AR where Ronnie remained a lifelong resident. He worked as an Electrical Superintendent for Fluor Construction,...
Nancy Carolyn Estes
Jul 12, 2017
Nancy Carolyn Hornback Fetters Estes of Batesville, Arkansas passed away on July 12, 2017. She was born September 3rd, 1942 to Rev. Bill Hornback and Beulah Martin Hornback. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, one brother, Charles E Hornback, and three sisters, Judy Wagner, Doris Frazier, and Billie Jean Hart. She is survived by one son,...
Michele Pickens
Jul 10, 2017
Michele (Mickie) Pickens of Batesville Arkansas was born April 18, 1950 in Little Rock Arkansas. Her faith in Christ became sight July 10, 2017. She was 67. She is survived by a brother Jack Pickens (Cindy) of Searcy; two sisters, Vickie Shaver-Couch (Bill), and Sally Ann Pickens of Batesville. She was preceded in death by parents Charles J. Pickens and...
Juanita Sue Wooten
Jul 8, 2017
Juanita Sue (Melton) Dunegan Wooten, 74, passed away Saturday July 8th, 2017 at UAMS of Little Rock. She was born April 6th, 1943 in Cushman, Arkansas. She was a member of the Cushman Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed working in the yard, getting her hands dirty was her passion. She also enjoyed cooking and was known for her peach...
Pleasant "Tootie" Vaulner
Jul 6, 2017
Pleasant "Tootie" Vaulner, 75, passed away July 6th, 2017. He was born October 4th, 1941 in Cord, Arkansas. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed going fishing and loved logging and cooking. He especially enjoyed time spent with his kids, grandkids, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Pauline "Orville" Vaulner; his mother, Estella (Cooper)...
Bryce Ryan Humbrecht
Jul 3, 2017
Bryce Ryan Humbrecht, 44, passed away July 3rd, 2017. He was born July 16th, 1972 in Batesville Arkansas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Batesville. He was actively involved in ministering to the youth at the Juvenile Detention Center in Batesville, he regularly gave his testimony at DWI court graduations in Independence and Sharp Counties, he...
Susie Smart
Jun 30, 2017
Melissa Sue "Susie" Smart, age 47, died June 30, 2017. She is survived by husband, Stephen Kyle "Kegal" Smart, son Gaven, and daughter Kinley of the home. She is also survived by her mother, Mary Gilmore and siblings Sandra Milligan, Michael Hughes, Rosetta Davis, Rodney Hughes, and Gary Gilmore. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Hughes. She...
J.D. Hooper
Jun 23, 2017
J.D. Hooper, age 73 of Southside, Arkansas, died on Friday, June 23, 2017. J.D. was born on December 12, 1943, in Rosie, Arkansas to Pyxie Tucker Hooper and J.M. Hooper, the 6th of their 9 children. He began his new life in Christ at age 12. He graduated from Southside High School in 1963. He retired from Con-Agra. J.D. had...
Gary "Rilo" Riley
Jun 23, 2017
Gary "Rilo" Riley, 67, passed away Friday, June 23rd, 2017. He was born May 22nd, 1950 in Batesville, Arkansas to Bufford Riley and Marjorie (Dowell) Riley. He was a member of the B.U.B.B.A. Hut. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He enjoyed time spent with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his beloved dog Miss Piggy. He was preceded in death...
Ernest Arnold Edward "Merrick Stone" Reding, Jr
Jun 23, 2017
Our beloved Ernest Arnold Edward "Merrick Stone" Reding, Jr.,57, passed away at his home in Batesville, AR on June 23rd, 2017. He was born April 19th, 1960 in Salem, Oregon to Ernest and Bonnie (Johnson) Reding. He enjoyed life, family, and worldwide travels. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Bonnie Reding; his grandparents Thomas and Dora...
Frances Cunningham
Jun 21, 2017
Frances Cunningham, 92, passed away Wednesday, June 21st, 2017. She was born May 2nd, 1925 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Sam Tolbert and Susie Pearl (Willis) Tolbert. She was a member of the Newark Southern Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and was very artistic. She liked to cook and to play with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Wynell B Watters
Jun 21, 2017
Wynell B Watters, 80, passed away Wednesday, June 21st, 2017. She was born October 11th, 1936 in Schley County, Georgia. She was a member of the Desha Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walters and Gertrude (Whitman) Walters; her husband Glenford Watters; and six of her siblings. She is survived by eight...
Angelo Rodrigo Hernandez
Jun 18, 2017
Angelo Rodrigo Hernandez, 23, passed away June 18th, 2017. He was born February 8th, 1994 in Newport, Arkansas. He enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, time spent with his friends and his family, and especially time spent with his brother and sister. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Graciela Gutierrez. He is survived by his maternal...
Ruby Jimile Moser
Jun 14, 2017
Ruby Jimile Moser, 83, passed away Wednesday, June 14th 2017. She was born August 3rd 1933 in Izard County, Arkansas. She was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of Cave Creek Church of God. She enjoyed reading her Bible and time spent with her family, her kids, and her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents James...
Phyllis Kay Hensley
Jun 6, 2017
Phyllis Kay Hensley, 62, passed away June 6, 2017. She was born July 9, 1954. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents Marvin Stanley and Doris Stanley; her brother Marvin L Stanley; and her nephew John Chastain. She is survived by her sister Regenia Matheney; four nieces; five great-nieces, and one great-nephew. Visitation...
Donald Claudie Carnett
Jun 4, 2017
Donald Claudie Carnett, 76, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. He was born November 6th 1940 in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas. He was of the Pentecostal faith and had attended East Side Family Worship Center of Batesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claudie Carnett and Ruby Lee (Kackley) Carnett; two brothers, Hershell Woodson Carnett, and Bobby Joe Carnett;...
Bonnie Deprair
Jun 2, 2017
Bonnie Deprair, 75, of Midwest City, OK, formerly of Batesville, AR, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter's home on June 2, 2017. Born on May 29, 1942 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, she is predeceased by her parents, and her beloved late husband of 44 years, Louis Deprair of Batesville, AR. Survivors include her two daughters, Laura (David) of...
