Norma Jean Candler
Feb 29, 2016
Norma Jean Candler, 72, passed away February 29, 2016. She was born to the late O.W. King and Martha Speck on July 7, 1943. She was an active member at the Believer's Community Church, she enjoyed yard sales, and she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents O.W. King and Martha...
Martha Lee Kinion
Feb 27, 2016
Martha Lee Kinion, 81, of Batesville went to be with her Lord February 27, 2016. Martha was born October 9, 1934 to the late John Allen and Nellie Linville. She was a bartender for the Loyal Order of the Moose for 22 years and enjoyed reading and thrift shopping. Martha is survived by daughters: Sherry Liles and Dawn Ramsey of...
Patsy Ann Hagler
Feb 23, 2016
Patsy Ann Hagler, 68 of Batesville passed away February 23, 2016. She was born June 11, 1947 to Harvey Reynolds and Ethel (Rodgers) Reynolds. She was a member of the Store Front Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Ethel Reynolds. She is survived by her husband Charles "Doug" Hagler, her son Harvey Dwayne Reynolds,...
William Roy Sparkman
Feb 21, 2016
William Roy Sparkman, 63, of Concord passed away Sunday February 21, 2016 at his home. He was a retired employee of General Motors. He was preceded in death by his parents James Sparkman and Thelma (McGill) Sparkman; his wife Debra Jean Sparkman; and two brothers James Sparkman and Bob Sparkman. He is survived by five children: William Sparkman, Arthur Sparkman,...
Anttwion Deangelous Burks
Feb 19, 2016
Anttwion Deangelous Burks, 22, of Batesville passed away February 19, 2016. He loved nature, riding dirt bikes and 4-wheelers, and shooting target practice. He was preceded in death by his father Jermaine Burks. He is survived by his mother Rachael Snider and step-dad Chad Snider; his brother Gabriel Rawls; two sisters Kalyssa Burks and Rorie Snider; his grandparents Roger and...
Dr. Joseph Harvey Gann, Ii
Feb 18, 2016
Joseph Harvey Gann II, 39, passed away February 18, 2016 at his home. He was born July 29, 1976 to Joseph Harvey Gann and Susan Daryl Gann. He was a member of the Believer's Community Church. He is survived by his parents Joseph Harvey Gann and Susan Daryl (Tucsnak) Gann; his wife Beverly Ann Gann; four children Preston Lane Gann,...
Roberta Spooner
Feb 17, 2016
Roberta Ruth Spooner, 72 passed away February 17, 2016. She was born February 5, 1944 to Robert and Marjorie Roehrick. She was a Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Roehrick and Marjorie Roehrick, and a sister Sharon Roehrick. She is survived by her former husband Robert Spooner; three children Randy Lee Spooner, Ross Raymond Spooner, and...
Louiza "Emalene" Terrell
Feb 16, 2016
Louiza "Emalene" Terrell, 86 of Mount Pleasant, Arkansas went home to be with the Lord and her gracious and loving husband of 57 years Troy Lee Terrell on February 16, 2016. She was born to Grady and Lela Chandler July 31, 1929 in Ada, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant Southern Baptist Church. She loved to cook...
Mr. Donnie James Payton
Feb 16, 2016
Donnie James Payton, 60, of Batesville passed away Tuesday February 16, 2016 at the White River Medical Center. He was born on November 23, 1955 to James Clinton Payton and Wilma Jean Payton in Arizona. He was preceded in death by his mother Wilma Jean (Hogue) Payton. He is survived by his father James Payton, and his sister Nail Ann...
Abram Wade Arnold Kipfer
Feb 14, 2016
Infant Abram Wade Arnold Kipfer passed away February 14. 2016 at the White River Medical Center. He is survived by his mother Betty Kipfer, his father Ezekiel Kipfer, his grandparents: Christine and William Wilson, and a brother Maleki Kipfer and a host of other family members. Visitation will be Saturday February 20, 2016 from 2-4 PM followed by the Funeral...
Richard Lee Kemp
Feb 8, 2016
Richard Lee Kemp, 68, passed away February 8, 2016. He was born January 24, 1948 to RD and Lela Kemp. He is survived by his son Gordon Kemp of California; his daughter, Ashley Manning and husband John, of Cave City; a brother, Monroe Kemp of Batesville; 6 sisters, Lois Sneed of Desha, Jeanie Lewig of Onalaska, Texas, Rosie Tonga of...
Mrs. Sandra Gail Whitehead
Feb 3, 2016
Sandra Whitehead, 62 passed away February 3, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Neva Castleberry, and two brothers: Timmy Castleberry and Tommy Castleberry. She is survived by her husband of 37 years Jerry Whitehead; seven children: Joseph, Jonathan, Amanda, Melissa, Missy, Jerry Jr., and Jeremy; and two sisters Debbie Moore and Kay Bowley, 20 grandchildren...
Mr. Alvin (Bb) Lee Mathews
Feb 1, 2016
Alvin (B.B) Lee Mathews, 64 passed away February 1, 2016. He was born May 3, 1951 to John Henry Mathews Jr. and Lavon (Hartzog) Mathews. He was a deacon at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree mason of the masonic lodge #248 and at the county line lodge. He was also a member of the Scottish...
Jackie Mcspadden
Jan 28, 2016
Jackie Mcspadden passed away January 28, 2016. He was born April 27, 1936. He loved playing his guitar and was ready when someone wanted to play. He was known far and wide for his musical talent. He was preceded in death by his parents Emil Mcspadden and Edith and Monroe Steward. He is survived by his son Jack Mcspadden of...
Billie Jo Ramey
Jan 26, 2016
Billie Jo Ramey transitioned from this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Medical Center of Plano, (Plano, Texas). She was preceded in death by: mother, Ardean White Smith Ramey and father, William "Billy" Ramey. She leaves to cherish her memories: two uncles, Tommy McGoogan and Lee Wesley Ramey; one aunt, Cardia Ramey; and one great aunt, Johnnie Ann Kennard;...
Mrs. Jessie Kimmer Cummings
Jan 25, 2016
Jessie Kimmer Cummings passed away January 25, She was born May 17, 1935. Survivors include her husband, Vernon Cummings; a son, Timothy Cummings; nephew, Eddie Winn, and his wife Donna, all of Southside. Graveside Services will be at Egner Cemetery, Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements made by Willis Funeral Services. www.willisfs.com Cemetery Details Egner Cemetery/Salado Batesville, AR,...
Mr. Joseph Youngblood Calhoun Jr
Jan 25, 2016
Joseph Youngblood Calhoun, Jr. passed away Monday, January 25th, 2016 in Batesville Hospital. Joe was born January 5th, 1935 in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana to Joe & Estelle Calhoun. He graduated from Strong High School in Strong, AR, received his B.S. from the University of South Carolina and an MBA from Barry College in Miami, FL. He served honorably in...
Vandyne May
Jan 16, 2016
Vandyne Davis May, 81 passed away January 16, 2016. She was born March 15, 1934 in Salado, Arkansas to Nelse Wilbur Davis and Ruby Ellen Hart Davis. Married to Owen Leon May on October 15, 1954 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was an active member of the Southside Church of Christ. She loved being mom to her children, she loved animals,...
Anne Strahl
Jan 15, 2016
Anne Maxfield Strahl, 85, died January 15, 2016, in her Batesville home. Born November 16, 1930, she was the daughter of Effie Sisk Maxfield and John Fred Maxfield. The Maxfields were an early mercantile and banking family in Batesville. Charles Wesley Maxfield and Mary Maxfield (Mrs. Conway Fitzhugh) were two of the eight members of the first graduating class of...
Mr. Barry Wayne Butler
Jan 15, 2016
Barry Wayne Butler, 68, of Batesville passed away January 15, 2016 at the White River Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1947 to Grover Eugene Butler and Rutha Almeda (Ledford) Butler. He was of the non-denominational faith. He loved antique cars, he was an excellent woodcraftsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, he helped start the first AA group in...
