Janet Ruth Auton
Jan 29, 2025
Janet Ruth Auton, 69, passed away on January 29, 2025, in Batesville, AR. She was born on June 21, 1955, in Batesville, AR, to the late Charlie Melton Barnett and Elizabeth (Miliam) Barnett. Janet was a gypsy soul, who did not like to sit still and was always traveling and seeing the world. She was an outdoor enthusiast and...
Margaret Ann Prothro
Jan 15, 2025
Margaret Ann (Jenkins) Prothro, 84, of Cabot, AR, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Margaret was born on November 4, 1940, in Bryn Mawr, PA, to the late Edward R. Jenkins Sr. and Anna Caroline (Lane) Jenkins. She was of Christian faith and served the Lord by the way she lived her life and as a dedicated member of...
Nathan Joe Fike
Jan 15, 2025
Nathan Joe Fike, 45, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2025, in Batesville, AR. He was born on November 22, 1979, in Batesville, AR, to Harold Fike and Sandy (Ball) Fike. Nathan enjoyed Jeeping and riding his four-wheeler. He loved his dogs. He could often be found in his recliner, watching racing and wrestling. Nathan was an avid hunter,...
Patricia Jean Mallan
Jan 10, 2025
Patricia Jean (Carpenter) Mallan, 87, passed away on January 10, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas. Born on August 30, 1937, in Glasgow, Montana, Patricia was the youngest of five children of the late Earl Keays Carpenter and Emma Alice (Boyer) Carpenter.  The family relocated frequently, living in various places including Montana, Rhode Island, and Alaska. After marrying Alger V. Mallan...
Debra Dianne Harvey
Jan 4, 2025
Debra Dianne Harvey, 70, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Batesville, AR. She was born on January 4, 1955, in Dublin, Georgia to the late James David Ezelle and Barbara Ann (Twiggs) Ezelle. Debra enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and dancing. When she was able, she liked to travel and enjoyed fishing and camping. She was a homebody for the...
John Ginn
Jan 1, 2025
Johnny Ray Ginn of Cushman passed away January 1, 2025. John was born March 29, 1939, in Oklahoma City to the late Ada and Ray Ginn. John married Evelyn Fulbright, originally of Cushman, Arkansas while they were living in McFarland, California in 1960. While living in California, John was a carpenter and paint store owner. John and Evelyn moved...
Carmen Dawn Tharp
Dec 25, 2024
Carmen Dawn (DiPierro) Tharp, 61, of Batesville, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Carmen was born on April 29, 1963, in Mount Holly, NJ. She was of the Christian faith. Carmen worked for over 26 years as a shoulder cutter for Townsend (Peco) for over 26 years before becoming lead debone for a short time. She enjoyed music, helping...
Danny Gene Martin
Dec 23, 2024
Danny Gene Martin, 63, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Batesville, AR. He was born on May 20, 1961, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Jimmie T. Martin and Bobby Jean (Wren) Martin.
Danny is survived by his wife, Sharon Martin; son, Casey Martin; grandchild, Carson Martin; brother-in-law, Billy Thomas (Dana); niece, Katelyn Thomas; brothers, Gary...
Joann Chavers
Dec 23, 2024
Joann Chavers, 80, of Batesville, AR, died on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born on March 4, 1944, in Batesville, AR, to the late Carthal Chavers and Fredith (Kimbrough) Chavers. Joann loved music and nature, especially hummingbirds, dogs, and cats. She loved to talk to people and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be dearly missed...
Doyle Kelly Thompson
Dec 19, 2024
Doyle Kelly Thompson, 85, passed away on December 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1939, in Wise County, Virginia, to the late Kelly Thompson and Gladys (Blankenship) Thompson. Doyle enjoyed reading, birdwatching, gardening, and mowing the yard. He liked working with his honeybees, and canning, and making apple butter. Doyle loved...
Jack Noras Patterson
Dec 19, 2024
Jack Noras Patterson, 87, passed away on December 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 25, 1937, in Cedar Grove, AR, to the late Clarence Lafeyette Patterson and Virginia "Virgie" (James) Patterson. Jack was a member of the US Army National Guard. He loved being outdoors, and when he was younger, he enjoyed...
Kathryn Beth Kramer
Dec 17, 2024
Kathryn Beth Kramer, 75, of Austin, TX, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Kathy was born on November 8, 1949, in Batesville, AR, to the late J.B. Kramer and Ura Fae (Burks) Kramer. She was of Christian faith and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Batesville, AR. Kathy was a brilliant, well-educated, and hard-working woman...
Shirley Annette Thomas
Dec 17, 2024
Shirley Annette Thomas, 77, passed away on December 17, 2024, in Batesville, AR. She was born on March 25, 1947, in Newport, AR, to the late Tommy Sutterfield and Jeanette (Westerman) Sutterfield. Shirley was of the Baptist faith. She loved fishing and playing bingo. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be greatly...
Fred Dale Milligan
Dec 16, 2024
Fred Dale Milligan
March 31, 1934 – December 16, 2024
Fred is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beverly, four of his five children from his marriage to Shirley Jean Dowell, (deceased) and their partners/spouses: Fred Milligan Jr., (Agata),  Linda Wallis, (Joe) Lisa Kelley Healy, (James), Shawn Milligan, (Candice), Beverly's daughter Kim McDoniel and...
Anna Irene Davis
Dec 14, 2024
Anna Irene Davis, 91, passed away on December 14, 2024, in Cave City, AR. She was born on March 31, 1933, in Newport, AR to the late Robert Emery and Ada (Davis) Emery. Anna was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed watching game shows like Family Feud, and...
Connie Gale Henderson
Dec 8, 2024
Connie Gale Henderson, 68, passed away on December 8, 2024, in Batesville, AR. She was born on June 3, 1956, in Batesville, AR to the late Jerry Hatler and Cora (Morse) Hatler. Connie enjoyed making jewelry and sewing. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family.
Connie is survived by her son, Joe Parker (Tina);...
Russell "Rusty" Alan Moore
Dec 7, 2024
Russell "Rusty" Alan Moore, age 60, of Batesville, AR passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Rusty was born February 19, 1964, in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Martha (Mayfield) Moore and Lonnis H. Moore. He attended Woodlawn High School, where he graduated in 1982. Rusty also attended UAM where he pitched for the Boll Weevils. He was...
Sandi Deann Zahn
Dec 5, 2024
Sandi Deann Zahn, 29, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Cave City, AR. She was born on March 5, 1995, in Newport, AR, to the late Roger Zahn and Deanna (Henry) Zahn. When Sandi was born, her father called her "Little Red Bird", as she was the first redhead on their side of the family. Sandi enjoyed...
Sherrill Almon Fagan
Dec 1, 2024
Sherrill Almon Fagan, 82, of Pleasant Plains, AR, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Sherrill was born on January 11, 1942, in Hillsboro, AL, to the late William Ennis Fagan and Jesse Louise (Morris) Fagan. Sherrill was of Christian faith and served the Lord as a member of Pleasant Plains First Assembly of God in...
Debora Ann Crow
Nov 30, 2024
Debora Ann Crow, 66, passed away on November 30, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 17, 1958, in Key West, FL to the late James Gist and Helen Marie (Wells) Gist. Debora was a Christian and a member of Charlotte Church of Christ. She loved children and was a Preschool and Kindergarten teacher...
