Harold Leon Rysdam
Apr 8, 2016
Harold Leon Rysdam Sr., 61, passed away April 8, 2016. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy a member of the CPO club NAS Whidbey and worked at Townsend/Peco Foods as an electrician. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold W and Frances E. Rysdam; and his dad Harold "Buster" Brown; his brother Ronald A...
Rosella Mae Watkins
Apr 7, 2016
Rosella Mae Watkins, 80, passed away April 7, 2016. She was born August 12, 1935 to Herman Miller and Geneva (Hamilton) Miller in Missouri. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved gardening and quilting. She was a former employee of White Rodgers in Batesville. She was preceded in death by her parents: Herman Miller and Geneva (Hamilton) Miller; her...
Phyllis Yvonne Cartwright
Apr 5, 2016
Phyllis Yvonne Cartwright, 43, passed away April 5, 2016. She was born October 31, 1972 to George Tanner and Phyllis (Peebles) Tanner. She was of the Baptist faith. She was employed by the Walmart Supercenter in Batesville. She was loved and cherished by her family and friends. She is survived by her parents George and Phyllis Tanner; her husband Jason...
Inez Blanton
Apr 5, 2016
Inez Blanton, 76, of Jacksonport passed away April 5, 2016. She was born June 13, 1939 to Elmo Warren and Katherine (Davis) Warren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons: Nathan Blanton and Allen Blanton; and two brothers Loyd Warren Sr. and Max Warren. She is survived by one brother Cloys Warren of Alvin, Texas; two sisters:...
Daniel Lewis Shaffer
Apr 4, 2016
Daniel Lewis Shaffer, 90, was born to the late Daniel Webster Shaffer and Flora Banister Shaffer of Urbana, Illinois in Graff, Missouri on October 17, 1925. He passed away April 4, 2016. He is survived by his wife Ramona V Shaffer of 70 years; a daughter Donna M Edwards and her husband James of Danville, Illinois; and a son Daniel...
Joy Lynn Wilson
Mar 27, 2016
Joy Lynn Wilson, 62, passed away March 27, 2016 at the White River Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1953 to Oliver Owen Coshow and Mary Lee (Pfister) Coshow in Alberta, Canada. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Red Hat Club, and sold Avon products for 26 years. She also enjoyed tracing her...
Carrol Dene Mcbride
Mar 25, 2016
Carrol (Momma/Meemaw) Dene McBride, 71, of Batesville passed away March 25, 2016 at the White River Medical Center. She was born July 28, 1944 to Austin Clint and Gladys (Cartwright) McSpadden. She worked in the Batesville area for 46 years as a medical laboratory technician and a radiology technician. She was a member of the Salado Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
Marian Elizabeth Noer
Mar 25, 2016
Marian Elizabeth (Poole) Noer, 93, passed away March 25, 2016 at the White River Medical Center. She was born January 19, 1923 in Chicago Illinois to Dorothy and Charles Poole. She was a Christian believer. She was known for being one of the first vendors at the Batesville Flea Market, she was a passionate collector, and liked to make goodie...
Franklin J Winfrey
Mar 24, 2016
Franklin J Winfrey, 81, passed away March 24, 2016. He was born November 22, 1934 to Gudger and Opel Winfrey. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for four years during the time of the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved sports and during his youth he was a good basketball player at...
Mr. William John Lambert
Mar 21, 2016
William John Lambert passed away March 21. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a plant manager for Zurn's Industries and foreman for Clairage's Fan Industries. He attended Cushman Assembly of God Church. He was preceded by his parents, a sister and two brothers and two sons, Joseph and Bill John Lambert, step-daughter, Kim Clark. He is survived by...
Mr. David Allen Boone
Mar 20, 2016
David Allen Boone, 72, of Batesville passed away March 20, 2016. He was born December 14th 1943 in Sikeston Missouri. He enjoyed skydiving and collecting knives. He was preceded in death by his parents Sherman and Vanita Boone and his brother Jimmy Boone. He is survived by his wife Linda (Faulkner) Boone; three sons: Rocky Boone, Michael Boone, and Scott...
Jesse C Roca
Mar 18, 2016
Jesse Roca, (better known as Uncle Jess) 94, passed away March 18, 2016. He was loved by so many people and loved them back. His life was extraordinary from picking peas to retiring as head chef for Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Club for over 25 years. You will be loved and missed by many. Thank you for all your...
James Edward Holley
Mar 17, 2016
James Edward Holley, 69, of Cave City died March 17, 2016. He was born August 25, 1946 in Batesville, AR to I.T. and Maxine Dorsey Holley. He worked for Harry Case at General Motors and Kent's Firestone and retired from Lakeside Motors. He was a member of Foothills Cowboy Church. Survivors include his wife Lois Holley, a daughter and son-in-law...
Bessie Lee Brooks
Mar 17, 2016
Bessie Lee Brooks, 85, passed away March 17, 2016. She was born October 22, 1930 to Oscar Robinson and Ella Jane (Vaughn) Robinson in Leota Missouri. She was of the Church of Christ faith. She enjoyed working in the garden and her yard, and she enjoyed time spent with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar...
Francey (Fran) Gay Fairfield
Mar 16, 2016
Francey Gay Fairfield, 66, of Batesville passed away March 16, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother Gladys Schutt; and her husband James Eddie Fairfield. She is survived by two sons: Jason Bardis and his wife Catherine, and Tim Bardis; six grandchildren: Diana Bardis, Carissa Bardis, Brayden Eckard, Lindsey Eckard, Ashley Bardis, and Jamie (Bardis) Garcia; one great-grandson...
James Floyd Henderson
Mar 15, 2016
James Floyd Henderson, 65, of Charlotte passed away March 15, 2016. He was born June 30, 1950 to Sam Ramsey Henderson and Myrtle Lee (Ginn) Henderson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from April 1969 to October 1990. He loved fishing and watching westerns on TV and was a fan of John Wayne; he loved riding...
Brett V Holliday
Mar 11, 2016
Brett V Holliday, 50, of Batesville passed away Friday March 11, 2016 at his home. He was born September 21, 1965 to Carlton Holliday and Darlene (Ferraro) Holliday. He enjoyed fishing and sports, and loved to watch the Razorbacks play ball. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Joyce Ferraro, and his brother Rusty Holliday. He is survived by...
Stephanie Ann Hollowell
Mar 3, 2016
Stephanie Ann Biggers Williams Hollowell, 45, of Strawberry passed away March 3, 2016. She was born August, 5th 1970 to Norman Eddie Biggers and Judy Ann (Winkle) Brown. She was preceded in death by her father Norman Eddie Biggers, her husband Ronnie Hollowell, and an infant son Dayton Williams. She is survived by her mother Judy Brown; three daughters: London...
Thurlow Freeze
Mar 2, 2016
Thurlow Freeze, 91, of Desha Arkansas went to be with his Lord and loved ones on Wednesday March 2, 2016. Thurlow was born on January 31, 1925 in Pawnee, Texas to Junius Freeze and Irene Franklin Freeze. Thurlow was a self employed carpet installer for over 50 years. He was well known for his generous soul, kind heart, and loving...
Julie Joann Hallmark
Mar 1, 2016
Julie Joann Hallmark, 68, passed away March 1, 2016. She was born February 12, 1948 to James (Frank) Bunch and Alma (White) Bunch. She was of the Baptist faith, she enjoyed helping people, going to yard sales and thrift stores, and she loved her animals. She was preceded in death by her parents James (Frank) and Alma Bunch; three brothers:...
