Obituary Listing

Apr 17, 2026

Amanda Fleetwood, 46, of Batesville, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1979, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to her loving parents, Rick Johnson and Peggy Johnson.

Amanda was a devoted MDS Coordinator who had a true calling for caring for others. She found deep purpose in working with the elderly, always offering compassion, patience, and kindness...

Apr 17, 2026

Carrie Lois Mohlke of Jamestown, AR, died early Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at the age of 96. Lois was born on May 19, 1929, in Batesville, AR, to the late Chris Mohlke and Minnie (Davis) Mohlke. She was of Christian faith and worshiped the Lord as a member of the Methodist Church.

Lois loved her family dearly. She got the...

Apr 13, 2026

Jerry Lee Fortune, age 74, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1951, in Newport, Arkansas, to the late Edward Franklin Fortune and Nellie B. (Henson) Fortune.

Jerry was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent many years as a heavy equipment operator with Arkansas Steel. He was known for his strong work ethic and his...

Apr 12, 2026

Linda Kay Carlton, 78, passed away on April 12, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was born on October 18, 1947, in Newark, AR, to the late Don Dugger and Myrtle (Davis) Dugger. Kay was a member of North Heights Church of Christ. She was an English and Gifted and Talented teacher for forty years in Grubbs, Batesville, and Cushman. Kay...

Apr 3, 2026

Jonathan Scott Storrs, 66, of Newport, AR, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1959, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Robert Storrs and Jeanne (Vann) Storrs. Jonathan served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, and he was of the Christian faith.

Jonathan (who went by his middle name,...

Apr 1, 2026

June Ann (Thompson) Lewis of Batesville, AR, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 77. June was born on May 28, 1948, in Spring Mill, to the late Paul Thompson and Billie (Campbell) Thompson Clark Estes. June was of the Christian faith.

June loved her family. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, cousin,...

Mar 28, 2026

Coy James Burgess, Sr., 57, departed this life on March 28, 2026, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Coy was born on September 9, 1968, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Melvin Burgess and Jean (Rowlings) Burgess. From an early age, he embodied quiet strength—a...

Mar 26, 2026

Edwina Irene Vanscoder, 82, formerly of Brawley, CA, died on March 26, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was born on October 7, 1943, in Woodward, OK, to the late Edward Rhoads and Lillie (Swearingen) Rhoads. Edwina was a bookkeeper for many years. She also worked for Imperial County Employment Development Department and eventually retired after many years at Calipatria State...

Mar 13, 2026

Ronald Robert Schwab, 77, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Batesville, AR. He was born on July 2, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late William Schwab and Virginia (Akins) Schwab. Ronald loved to fish and loved riding his Harley. He also enjoyed working on vehicles: free building, painting, and restoring old cars and trucks. Above all else, he...

Mar 7, 2026

Helen (Page) Criswell, 88, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. She was born on August 27, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. Helen made her home in the Mountain View area for more than 40 years, where she became known for her strong spirit, warm personality, and unmistakable sass.

Helen worked as a machine operator for many years. She was a faithful...

Mar 3, 2026

Michael Edward Foster, 73, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on March 3, 2026.

Mike was born on December 7, 1952, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Dorla (Finley) Foster and the late Ed Bryan Foster. A lifelong resident of Batesville, Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

A faithful Baptist, Mike was a dedicated member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He...

Mar 1, 2026

Georgia Faye Hollowell Claxton, lovingly known by her family and friends as Georgie, 81, of Cushman, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on March 1, 2026.

Georgia was born on February 22, 1945, in Mount Pleasant, Arkansas, to the late Warren Alvis Hollowell and Maggie Ella Hollowell. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1963....

Feb 28, 2026

Charles Columbus Moser, 77, passed away on February 28, 2026, in Batesville, AR. He was born on September 3, 1948, in Dice, AR, to VL Moser and Wilma Moser. He married Linda Richardson and had five children. Charles worked as a diesel mechanic until retirement. He loved sitting at the park, watching the White River. His kids and his grandkids...

Feb 25, 2026

Trena Jo Rexroad, 58, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on February 25, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1967, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Jo Davis and Carolyn Sue “Howard” Davis. Trena was born and raised in Batesville and remained a lifelong resident of the community she loved so dearly.

Trena was a woman of Christian faith and attended Pilgrim Rest...

Feb 24, 2026

Terry Gene Moody, 67, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1958, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Vaughan Moody and Betty (Moxley) Moody.

Terry was a devoted man of faith who loved the Lord and cherished his family above all else. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing...

Feb 19, 2026

Herbert Friedrich Zohar, 81, of Evening Shade, AR, died on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Herbert was born on April 11, 1944 in Vienna, Austria, to the late Joseph Zohar and Margarethe (Jaros) Zohar. He was of Christian faith.

Herbert served his country honorably for over 20 years in the United States Navy as a Machinist’s Mate First Class. Herbert was very...

Feb 19, 2026

Betty Jo Sterling, 74, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was born on June 2, 1951, in Norfolk VA, to the late Charles Howard Phelps and Thelma Mae (Harrison) Phelps. Betty was an avid coffee drinker and enjoyed it from sunup to sundown. She was an immaculate housekeeper and loved working when she was able....

Feb 12, 2026

God called home one of his most precious angels on Thursday, February 12, 2026, when Dwayne H. Stott Sr., 84, of Southside, AR, entered the gates of Heaven. Dwayne was born on March 16, 1941, in El Dorado, AR, to the late Woodrow Wilson Stott and Lonnie Mae (Aaron) Stott. Dwayne served his country honorably in the United States...

Feb 10, 2026

Olin Otis Greene, 61, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on March 21, 1964, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Dewey Greene and Allene (Slavik) Greene. Olin loved fishing and went as much as he possibly could.

Olin is survived by his son, Zachary Greene; brother, Anthony Luhn; sisters, Audrey Pool...

Feb 9, 2026

Melvin S. Yates, 78, of Batesville, AR, was a quiet man with a kind and caring heart. He was known by many as "Smiley", a name that fit him well, as his smile often said more than words ever could. Melvin was born on November 8, 1947, to Denzil and Juanita Yates at Dr. Allen's Hospital in Batesville and...