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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...
Mr. Dallas Wayne Burrow
Jan 10, 2016
Dallas Wayne Burrow, 79 of Batesville passed away Sunday January 10, 2016. He was born on April 16, 1936 to Owen Burrow and Temperance (Reynolds) Burrow. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved watching the Razorbacks play ball, and time spent with his granddaughters. He was...
Mr. Michael Eugene Sherrill
Jan 8, 2016
Michael Eugene Sherrill, 60 of North Little Rock passed away January 8, 2016 at his home. He was born May 2, 1955 to John Henry Sherrill and Estella (Peel) Sherrill. He served in the Army during the time of the Honduras conflict. He was a member at the New Hebron Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR. He was preceded in...
Gladys Lanell Weaver
Jan 4, 2016
Gladys Lanell Weaver, 83, passed away January 4, 2016. She was born October 31, 1932 to Curt and Una Pearl Churchill. She was a graduate of the Cord Charlotte High School and had attended the Church of Christ with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; Curt and Una Churchill, her husband Glenn Weaver, her son Perry...
Mark Marlette
Jan 4, 2016
Mark Andre Marlette, 61, passed away January 4, 2016 in a Batesville Nursing Home. He was born September 26, 1954 to Leonard Marlette and Glendene (Walton) Marlette. He loved music and played in a band, he enjoyed hunting and being outdoors, he enjoyed collecting knives and swords, and loved time spent with family and friends. He was preceded in death...
Charles Roland Ballard
Jan 2, 2016
Charles Roland Ballard, 79, passed away January 2, 2016 in a Batesville Nursing Home. He was born in Strawberry Arkansas to Harrison Ballard and Dean (Green) Ballard. He was of the Nazarene belief. He enjoyed attending auctions, going fishing, time spent with his family, and loved watching the Razorbacks play ball. He was preceded in death by his parents Harrison...
Debra Christopherson
Dec 27, 2015
Debra Marie Christopherson, 61, passed away on Sunday, December 27th, in a Mountain View Nursing home. Debra was born to Claude Erwin York and Mary Louise (Allen) York on November 18th, 1954. Debra was a loving mother of 5 children. Debra was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Louise York, her husband, Ronald Christopherson, and her brother, Richard York....
Margaret Petz
Dec 22, 2015
Margaret Petz, passed away, Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was born at Marked Tree, Arkansas to Wesley and Jessie Martin. Preceded in death by her parents; half-brother, Carl Robertson; half-sister, Francis McFerin; three brothers, Cecil, Henry and Wesley Martin. Survivors include her three sons, Johnny, Ronny and Kenneth Petz; a brother, Chester Martin; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. Graveside Services...
Mr. Hurley Beverly Younger
Dec 20, 2015
Hurley Younger, passed away, December 20, 2015. He was born on February, 17, 1941 to Cola and Tempa Younger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and also enjoyed logging work. He loved animals, playing with dogs and cats. Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ray Younger; Grandparents, Spencer and Genary Younger. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Flora; a...
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