Byron Arthur Pratt Sr.
Sep 23, 2026
Byron Arthur Pratt Sr., 65, passed away on September 23, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on June 13, 1961, in Amarillo, Texas, to the late Glen Edward Pratt and Doris (Squibb) Pratt. Byron enjoyed hunting, tattoo art, taking trips, and antique cars. He loved motorcycles and was a part of a motorcycle ministry. Byron was always generous and...
William David Byers
Sep 21, 2026
William David Byers, 75, passed away September 21, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on January 17, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the late William Carl Byers and Mary Katherine (McNamara) Byers. William married Ann Marie (Wiese) Byers on July 14, 1982, in Iowa City. He was a greeter at his church and volunteered at the pantry outreach....
Harvey Dalton Philips
Sep 20, 2026
Harvey Dalton Philips, 91, of Salado, AR, died September 20, 2026. He was born January 4, 1935, in Emhouse, TX, to Clyde and Rebecca McDonald Philips. He attended school in Van Alstyne, TX until he joined the Air Force in 1953. He married his high school sweetheart, Julia Smoot, and they had four children.
He is survived by his wife, Julia,...
Aldon Clois Bell
Sep 18, 2026
Aldon “Charlie” Clois Bell, 79, of Batesville, died on Friday, September 18, 2026. Charlie was born on June 26, 1947, in Corning, AR, to the late Albert “A.C.” Bell and Nona “Inez” (Smith) Bell. He was of the Christian faith. Charlie was a talented mechanic and loved working on cars. He worked for the Southside School District for many years,...
Donna Faye Dupree
Sep 18, 2026
Donna Faye (Engles) Dupree of Judsonia, AR, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Donna was born on September 16, 1947, in Batesville, AR, to the late John Raymond Engles and Jane (Lane) Treadway. She was of the Christian faith. Her membership was at First Baptist Church in Batesville. However, for the past several years,...
Victor Gaylon England
Sep 18, 2026
Pastor Victor Gaylon England, a devoted servant of God, loving father and grandfather, and faithful shepherd, departed this life on September 18, 2026, at the age of 91. After a life richly blessed with family, faith, and an extraordinary 70 years in ministry, Pastor England leaves behind a spiritual legacy that will continue to live through the many lives he...
Stephen Lewis Polston
Sep 14, 2026
Stephen Polston, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 14, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a family who will miss him more than words can express.
Stephen was born on September 2, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana, to Claude and Martha Polston....
Lester M Bontrager
Sep 13, 2026
Lester M. Bontrager, 86, passed away on September 13, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on December 13, 1939, in Chouteau, Oklahoma, to the late Mart B. Bontrager and Barbara (Detweiler) Bontrager. He married Helen Martin on April 3, 1965, and they were married 51 years until her passing on June 19, 2016. They created a wonderful life together...
James Scott Huskey
Sep 6, 2026
James “Scott” Huskey, 58, of Strawberry, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on September 20, 1967, in Newport, Arkansas, to Paul Huskey and Dorthy “French” Huskey.
Scott was a man whose life was filled with family, faith, hard work, and the simple things that brought him happiness. He was of the Christian faith...
Robert Jaxon Colvin
Sep 5, 2026
Robert Jaxon Colvin, 19, of Bradford, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Jaxon was born on July 20, 2007, in Searcy, AR, to Robert Justin Colvin and Michele Lynn (Mendenhall) Lenoard. Jax was of Christian faith and attended worship at the Crossroads Cowboy Church in Pleasant Plains. He was a graduate of Midland High School, Class...
Norma Lee (Brewer) Dyson
Sep 5, 2026
Norma Lee (Brewer) Dyson, 84, of Newark, AR, passed on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Norma was born on October 29, 1941, in Cave City, AR, to the late Homer Brewer and Mary Lee (Smith) Brewer. She was of the Christian faith.
Norma loved her family above all else. She had many hobbies and passions, but each of them was second to...
Charles Mathew Quilty
Sep 3, 2026
Charles Mathew Quilty, 62, of Saffell, entered his eternal rest on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Charles was born on April 22, 1964, in Charleston, SC, to the late Joseph Charles Quilty, and Joan Munger. He was of the Christian faith; one of Charles’ favorite sayings was “God’s still on His throne!” Charles was proud to be a graduate of Wolverine...
Logan Taft Sutterfield AKA Paul E. Williamson
Sep 2, 2026
Logan Taft Sutterfield, A.K.A. Paul E. Williamson, 54, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Conroe, TX. He was born on June 10, 1972, in Sherwood, AR, to Gary Paul Williamson and Glenda Jo (Sutterfield) Bullard. Logan was a US Navy Veteran, having served from 1990 to 1996. He spent the last 28 years living in Texas, advancing his career...
John Floyd Austin
Aug 24, 2026
John Floyd Austin, 70, of Cord, Arkansas, passed away on August 24, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on August 6, 1956, in Mount Pleasant, Texas, to the late George Austin and Mary “Gipson” Austin.
John was a hardworking man who spent many years working as a welder. Beyond the work he did with his hands, John will be remembered...
Sharon Kay Sanders
Aug 16, 2026
Sharon Kay Sanders, 78, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Batesville, AR. Sharon was involved in the Cub Scouts as a den leader and a Sunday school teacher when her sons were younger. She loved crocheting and making gifts for people. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed by all those...
Ruth Chesnutt
Aug 15, 2026
Alice Ruth Vinzant Chesnutt, affectionately known as “Ruth,” 98, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Ruth was born on August 11, 1928, in Tunica, Mississippi, to the late William Broadfoot Vinzant and Mittie Glaze Vinzant. She earned an associate degree from Arkansas Tech University. During her working years, she was employed in Dr. Bill Vinzant's office.
Ruth was of the Presbyterian...
Phillip Lee Bennett
Aug 14, 2026
Phillip Lee Bennett, 62, of Sulphur Rock, Arkansas, passed away on August 14, 2026. He was born October 9, 1963, in Marvell, Arkansas, to Bobby Bennett and Linda Callaway Bennett.
Phillip worked as a laborer at Resources Unlimited before his retirement. He was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life and could often be found doing something he loved....
Kenneth Wayne Litchford
Aug 11, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Litchford, 71, of Batesville, AR, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Wayne was of the Baptist faith. He loved to fish and hunt when he was able, and he especially enjoyed woodworking. He was a very talented craftsman when it came to working with wood and worked as a furniture builder for many years.
Wayne is preceded in death...
Nevaeh Ahuva Briley
Aug 10, 2026
Though her life was only measured in a few short weeks, it was filled with love, hope, and joy! Baby Nevaeh Ahuva Briley was born into Heaven to be held in the arms of God on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
“Even though the hardest thing we have to do as parents is say goodbye, I know that God had a reason....
John Richard Wylie
Aug 4, 2026
John Richard Wylie of Carthage, Arkansas passed away on August 4, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John E. Wylie Jr. and Lucille Ramsey Wylie.
He proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran.
He is survived by his children: Amy Cunningham (Tim), Jason Wylie (Robyn), and Julie Johnson (Robert); his grandsons: Tyler Cunningham (Ashley),...
