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Jesse C Roca

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:...

Norma Jean Candler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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