Coy Linis Stephens, 69, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Searcy. He was born on July 12, 1956, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Coy Stephens and Evelene Martin Stephens. Linis loved farming
Joe Jewell passed away Friday night, January 23, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his wife, Susan; brother, Tim (Jane); sister, Suzy (Richard) and is predeceased by his parents and two sons. Joe was a
Oleta “Janie” Kling, 75, of Cave City, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, in Cave City. She was born April 28, 1950, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Otea and Myrtle (Ashbrook) Crafton. She owned her own
Harold Dean Beck, 83, of Sulphur Rock, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born April 20, 1942, in Ash Flat to Millard and Lora (Cooper) Beck. Harold was a strong-willed handyman who could fix anything.
Joe Albert Anderson was born on January 27, 1934, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Joe Caswell Anderson and Esta Lee Stuart Anderson. He departed this life on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Joe worked as a hospital engineer and
Floyd Neal Morrison, of Newark, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born December 24, 1946, in Batesville, the son of Joe Neal and Roberta (McClure) Morrison. Mr.
Theodora Roberson Frey Hightower, age 91, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was a well-known, contributing member of her community and state. Born February 1, 1934, in Batesville, Theodora was the only
Judy Kay Howard, 78, of Floral, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born April 17, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas to Herbert Washington Boswell and Irene (Cardwell) Boswell. Judy was a loving, caring people person who
Richard Wayne Owen, Sr. left us too soon on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Batesville, at the age of 65. He was born on January 6, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts, to James Owen and Bessie King Owen.
Timothy Scott Church, 42 of Jefferson City, Missouri, departed this lifeon Thursday ~ January 22, 2026, at Capitol Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. Timothy was born March 1, 1983, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of
Ricky D. Gilmore of Swifton, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born March 29, 1954, in Swifton, the son of Boyce Lee “Blackie” and Lola C. (Rogers)
Glennis Ray Walls, 77, of Newport, departed this life on January 21, 2026. He was born on October 2, 1948, in Myron, Arkansas to Charley and Emma “Chloe” (Tadlock) Walls. Glen was a devoted husband, father, and
George Emmett Smart, 66, of Newark, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Batesville. Born on July 21, 1959, to Eddie Smart and Vernie Lee (Tims) Sims, George was a devoted son, friend, and community member.
Tillie Wren Clay, infant daughter of T.J. and Hailey (Turner) Clay, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She is survived by her parents; her two sisters, KallieRae Clay and Everleigh Clay; grandparents, James and Lavinia Turner
Buford Dennis Riley, age 77, of Cushman, Arkansas, passed away on January 20, 2026. Dennis was born on March 16, 1948, in Bethesda, Arkansas, where he was also raised, to the late Buford Riley and Margie (Dowell)
Donnie Lee Campbell, 84, of Charlotte, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born March 28, 1941, in Indianola, Mississippi, to John Dee Campbell and Hazel (Salley) Campbell. Don married Elah Campbell (Jennings) on November
Johnny Wayne Greenway of Drasco, Arkansas, was born January 23, 1951, in Batesville, Arkansas to Gladys (Ramsey) and Ewel Greenway. He passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 74 at the John L. McClellan
Patricia (Trish) Rorie, 59, of Southside, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, in Southside. She was born May 31, 1966, in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas to Billy and Naomi Rohrscheib. She was a housewife, mother, and a
Asa Lee Whitaker Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 5, 1941, to Asa Lee and Mary Ella Robinson Whitaker. He was a
Nina Fay Cornwell, of Brookland, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born September 7, 1938, in Greene County, the daughter of Sidney and Lena. Mrs. Cornwell was
Charlotte Cordell Murphy, 72, passed away peacefully in her home on January 16, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1953, in Newport, Arkansas, to Paul and Mildred Cordell. In her younger years, Charlotte was known as
Alvin Wayne Piker, age 93, of Newport, passed peacefully from this life on January 19, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1932, in Bradford, Arkansas, to Levy Piker and Edith (Stacy) Piker. Wayne joined the Air
Larry Ray Branscum, 81, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Judsonia, AR. He was born on October 8, 1944, in Pleasant Plains, AR, to the late Raider Branscum and Elizabeth (Thomas) Branscum. Larry enjoyed being outside,
Rodney Crite, age 60, of Luxora, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born June 7, 1965, to Will and Geneva (Ford) Crite in Newport, Arkansas. Rodney was known throughout his
Joyce M. Stoner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, January 18, in Newport at the age of 75. Born on August 11, 1950, to George Butler and Mathie Martha (Holmes) Smith, Joyce
Violet June (Fuller) Hobbs of Vilonia, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born May 24, 1943, in Princeton, Kentucky, the daughter of Albert Perry and Mary Elizabeth
Laverne McClusky Jones, 88, of Locust Grove, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born January 19, 1937, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Oliver Neal McClusky and Gertrude Clara (Yates) McClusky. Survivors include one son, Robert Jones
Barry Samuel McBride, age 57, of Salado, passed from this life on January 15, 2026. Born in Paragould on February 19, 1968, Barry was the cherished son of Samuel Oscar and Nola Carnell (Pate) McBride. Barry made
NOTE: Due to possible winter weather, the Celebration of Noel’s life and visitation will now be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Southside Church of Christ with Ted Knight officiating. Noel
Janette Richardson Fisk was born June 11, 1950, in Marshall to Fay and Shirley (Sutterfield) Richardson. She passed away on January 15th, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. She joins her parents and her sister, Judy Ramsey, in heaven.
Mildred Lorene Fringer of Southside, AR, died on January 14, 2026. Mildred lived an amazing 100 years. She was born on April 10, 1925, in Pfieffer, AR, to the late William Calvin Cummings and Agnes (Milligan) Cummings.
David McKinney, 85, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, in Memphis. He was born on January 14, 1940, in California. He was an HVAC Technician for many years and loved to hunt and fish.
Joe Frank Doyle, 71, of Newark, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on January 14th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 7th, 1954, at home in Strawberry, Arkansas, with Granny Doyle as midwife,
Ronnie Franklin Raby, 65 of Harned, Kentucky, departed this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Ronnie was born August 15, 1960, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of Genoa and Sudie Raby. Ronnie worked all his life on
Billy Joe Norris, of Weiner, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on May 24, 1947, in Scottsboro, Alabama, the son of Earnest “Sneed” and Lucy (Cox)
Monroe was born on September 3, 1958, in Batesville, Arkansas, to O.B. Johnson and Judy Hartwick Johnson, both of whom preceded him in death. He lived a long and happy life in Concord, Arkansas, where he was
Ginger (Holt) Pollard, 72, of Newport, passed from this life on January 11, 2026. She was born in Newport on July 11, 1953, to Ray and Elizabeth (Ensley) Holt, and spent her life rooted in the community
James Franklin ‶Jimmy″ Owens, 89 of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life Monday, January 12, 2026, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Jimmy was born on October 19, 1936, in Harrisburg, Arkansas the son of Isaiah ‶Ike″ and
Robert Monroe Wheeler, affectionately known as Bob to his friends and family, and “Hunka” to his adoring nieces and nephew, was born on July 8, 1957. He walked into the arms of Jesus on January 11, 2026.
James Leslie Wadkins Jr., 60, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Batesville, AR. He was born on September 23, 1965, in Blytheville, AR, to the late James Leslie Wadkins Sr. and Alice Marie (Laire) Wadkins. James
