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Jeffrey David Bates

Jeffrey David Bates

Nov 18, 2017

Jeffrey David Bates, 46, passed away Saturday, November 18th, 2017. He was born February 15th, 1971 in Rockford, Illinois. He was of the Baptist faith. He was handy with electronics and enjoyed working with computers. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Bates; and his brother, Steven Bates. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn Bates; one son,...

Montene M Smith

Montene M Smith

Nov 18, 2017

Montene M Smith, 89, passed away Saturday, November 18th, 2017. She was born November 9th, 1928 in Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas. She was a member of Faith-Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a past president of the Sulphur Rock Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a past mayor of Sulphur Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy McSpadden and...

Betty Virginia Roberts

Betty Virginia Roberts

Nov 13, 2017

Betty Virginia Roberts, 75, passed away Monday, November 13th, 2017. She was born February 20th, 1942. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed reading. She loved traveling and going on trips. She was a collector of antiques. She was preceded in death by her parents, A.J "Shorty" Branscum and Irene (Osborn) Branscum; her husband, Billy Wayne Roberts; six brothers,...

Mary Lynn Hackworth

Mary Lynn Hackworth

Nov 13, 2017

Mary Lynn Hackworth, 83, passed away November 13th, 2017. She was born November 20th, 1933 in Newark, Arkansas. She was of the Methodist faith and a member of Hazel Edwards United Methodist Church of Newark for 67 years. She taught Sunday School for several years, sang in the choir, served in several positions for the Council on Ministries, she was...

Gary Lynn Kimbrough

Gary Lynn Kimbrough

Nov 12, 2017

Gary Lynn Kimbrough, 53, passed away Sunday, November 12th, 2017. He was born May 4th, 1964 in Batesville, Arkansas. He was of the Church of Christ faith. He enjoyed baseball, hunting, fishing, flying, and car racing. He also enjoyed the beauty of nature of the changing seasons. He was employed for several years by Arkansas Eastman and Future Fuels. He...

Rev. Robert Henry Carson

Rev. Robert Henry Carson

Nov 9, 2017

Rev. Robert Henry Carson, 83, passed away Thursday, November 9th, 2017. He was born December 14th, 1933 in Binger, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country during the time of the Korean War in the United States Army. He was a minister for the Church of the Nazarene and pastored several churches after he was ordained in 1971. He enjoyed time...

Fremont Ellis Johnston

Fremont Ellis Johnston

Nov 8, 2017

Fremont Ellis Johnston, 93, passed away Wednesday, November 8th, 2017. He was born February 17th, 1924. He was a businessman who worked selling chicken eggs and jewelry. He had obtained a Master's Degree in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. He was a member of the...

Evelyn Caruthers Osborn

Evelyn Caruthers Osborn

Nov 4, 2017

Evelyn Osborn, 88, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was born October 2nd, 1929 in Step Rock, Arkansas. She was of the Apostolic Pentecostal faith. She loved sewing, gardening, flowers, and baking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Ruth Caruthers; her husband, Richard Osborn; one son, Roger Skinner; and two daughters, Carla Blankenship and Rhonda...

Larry Don Wells Jr

Larry Don Wells Jr

Nov 1, 2017

Larry Don Wells Jr. (a self-made man), 35, passed away Wednesday, November 1st, 2017. He was born February 22, 1982 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He loved to hunt and fish, and to attend family get-togethers. He was a big family man and will always be loved by all his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard...

Ethel Mae Matlock

Ethel Mae Matlock

Oct 29, 2017

Ethel Mae Matlock, 81, passed away Sunday, October 29th, 2017. She was a Protestant Christian who made her contributions to Cloverdale Bibleway. She was known as a great cook and enjoyed working with flowers and her rose bushes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ewing and Effie Clouse; her husband, William Matlock; one daughter, Teresa Hoffman; one brother,...

David Thomas Wilson

David Thomas Wilson

Oct 15, 2017

David Thomas Wilson, 70, passed away October 15, 2017 at White River Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1947 to Bill Thomas Wilson and Pauletta Coker Wilson in Bradford, Arkansas. He was a longtime truck driver. He loved hunting, fishing, riding horses, rodeos, and to watch racing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Thomas Wilson and...

Audrey Medlock Engles

Audrey Medlock Engles

Oct 14, 2017

Audrey Medlock Engles of Batesville passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2017. She was born August 7th, 1928 to the late Walter and MayBell Williams Medlock. Audrey was the youngest of six children. She began her career as an operator with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in May of 1947. Two years later she transferred to the Commercial Department as a...

Barbara Kay (Wilcox) Johns

Barbara Kay (Wilcox) Johns

Oct 13, 2017

Barbara Kay (Wilcox) Johns, 62, passed away October 13th, 2017. She was born September 21st, 1955 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Floral; she loved horses and her dogs, and all animals in general. She enjoyed to dance and listen to music. She worked as a caretaker for the elderly for many years. She...

Terry Wayne Adkerson

Terry Wayne Adkerson

Oct 10, 2017

Terry Wayne Adkerson, 63, passed away Tuesday, October 10th, 2017. He was born April 29th, 1954 in Monette, Arkansas. He was a member of the New Life Assembly of Jesus Christ Church of Magness. He was a minister in his younger years and enjoyed listening to recorded preaching and gospel music. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C....

Michael Robert Mcqueen

Michael Robert Mcqueen

Oct 9, 2017

Michael Robert McQueen, 67, passed away October 9th, 2017. He was born August 30th, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was a member of the MLB Alumni Association and was a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams during the 1970s. He enjoyed to go bowling and was a friend to everyone. He was preceded in death...

Barbara Ann Lafleur

Barbara Ann Lafleur

Oct 7, 2017

Barbara Ann Lafleur, 73, passed away October 7th, 2017. She was born August 11th, 1944 in Peekskill, New York. She enjoyed to crochet. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her mother Lila Hahn; her husband Glen Lafleur; one sister, Shirley Roggio; and one brother, Elsworth Hahn. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Richards...

Randy Ray Martin

Randy Ray Martin

Oct 4, 2017

Randy Ray Martin, 56, of Thida, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 4th, 2017. He was born March 20th, 1961 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was the son of Zedd and Patsy (McLaughlin) Martin. He is survived by his mother and brothers, Doug Martin, Ronnie Martin, and Donnie Martin all of Pleasant Plains, along with several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. He...

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...

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