Venita June Strauser Hagler, 74, of Strawberry, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Batesville. She was born August 29, 1951, in Camp to Clarence and Mary (Hardin) Strauser. She was a retired caregiver and of
Doris Imogene Cooper-Gyarmati, 92, of Cave City, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Cave City. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on March 16, 1933, to the late Walter M. and Amanda (Stalcup) Cooper.
Barry Lee Massengill, 65 of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Barry was born January 31, 1960, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of Dean and Lorene
Wilma Lou Heavner, 92, of Fairfield Bay, AR, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Douglas Heavner. She is survived by her sons, John and Andy Heavner, and
William “Sonny” Paul Taunton Jr, 63, of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on January 10, 1962, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to William Paul Taunton, Sr., and
Lee Neil Bowers Kever, 89, of Batesville, passed away December 7, 2025, in Batesville. She was born April 28, 1936, also in Batesville. Her parents were William Bowers and Ollie Mae (Matthews) Bowers. She and O.B. had
William Andrew Lewis, Sr., lovingly known as “Bill,” passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on September 27, 1945, in Newport, the son of Virgil Andrew and Sarah Faye
David Henry Roark, 65, passed away peacefully at his home on December 8, 2025. He was born on February 21, 1960, in Kissimmee, Florida, to the late Edith “Johnson” Anderson. David made his home in Pleasant Plain,
Iona Rae Renshaw, 91, of Southside, AR, died on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1934, in Batesville, AR. She was of Christian faith and served the Lord, Jesus Christ, as a member
Adrian Shavon Murphy, 42, was born August 30th, 1983, in Newport, AR. She was the daughter of Angelia Murphy and Bobby Lynn Williams. Adrian attended Newport High School and graduated on May 17th, 2002. Adrian worked at
Larry Wayne “Catfish” Jones, born September 6, 1955, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Clarence and Della Kathern Baker Jones, passed away December 7, 2025. He was a jokester, the wild card, but tough as a pine knot. He
Betty Jean Hinton Wright, age 87, passed from this world at 6:45 AM on December 2, 2025. She was born in Louisiana. She moved to Cotter, Arkansas, in 1938. Raised in the Cotter and Batesville areas with
On December 7th, the world lost one of its rarest originals when George ‶The Godfather″ Kelly Thomas rode off into the sunset at the age of 74 years young. A man of many titles and talents. Kelly
Jaime Lynne Dieffenbacher, 43, of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Whitehall, Arkansas. She was born on December 11, 1981, in Denville, New Jersey to Sandra Tilton. Jaime was the proud mother
Dena Ann (Cook) Read of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born July 30, 1960, in Newport, the daughter of Lowell Dean Cook and Martha Ann
Polly Ann (Glover) Magness of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born August 6, 1944, daughter of George Washington and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Bayless) Glover. Throughout the
Marie Hix, age 95, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born on January 2, 1930, to Claude and Justina Haddock Simpson in Gainsboro, Arkansas. Marie was Valedictorian of her senior class at
James “Jimmy” Barton Wilson, 95, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 20, 1930, in Batesville to the late Albert and Lorena “Weaver” Wilson,
Jonathan Eugene Coe, born April 28, 1966, in Eureka Springs, AR, to William Eugene and Maudie Quindora (Taylor) Coe, passed away December 2, 2025, in Batesville, AR. Jon loved being outdoors, fishing, and working with rocks. He
Erica Guzman, 51, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2025, at her home in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. Born on July 13, 1974, to Anita and Richard Wagner of Ohio, Erica grew
Dr. William (Bill) Montgomery Malloy was born on August 17, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, grew up in Bexley, Ohio, and passed away on November 26, 2025, in Mountain View, Arkansas, after 85 well-lived years. Born to
Katherine C. Stroud, age 82, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on December 4, 2025, after bravely battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Katherine was born on February 1, 1943, in Elmhurst, Illinois,
Ronnie G. Woody, 74, of Fifty Six, Arkansas, passed away on December 2, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends. Ronnie, or better known by family and friends as ”Woody” was born to Truman and Beulah
John Robert Baxter, age 88, of Cash, passed from this life on November 29, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1937, to James and Lona Mae (Crossno) Baxter. John lived a life anchored in faith, service,
Lester “Shannon” Patterson, 50, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was born June 4, 1975, in Newport, Arkansas, to Gary Don and Ruth Ann (Wilson) Patterson. He was preceded
Jimmy Dale Hastings, 82, of Sandtown, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home. He was born May 25, 1943, in Sandtown to Laman and Juanita (Lesley) Hastings. He was a Chief Shop Mechanic for
James Rupert “Peno” Leonard, 90, of Batesville, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Batesville. He was born on November 14, 1935, in Salado to Ralph and Dishie Mae Varnell Leonard. Peno worked as a public accountant
Alicia Shylea Wilson, age 50 of Oxley AR was born Thursday April 10, 1975 in Clinton, AR to Jim and Freda Wilson. She went to see Jesus November 22, 2025. Alicia was a free spirit; she was
Michael Gawaine Martin, 70, of Bradford, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on April 28, 1955, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Wayne Martin and Frances Armstrong Martin.
Miss Betty Jane Wherry of Charlotte, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born December 22, 1947, in McCrory, the daughter of Paul Daniel and Pauline (Griffin) Wherry.
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” — Proverbs 31:29–31 Margie Fern (Shaw) McClure, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
Mrs. Sharon Kay (Smith) Patterson of Swifton, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born August 25, 1945, in Newport, the daughter of Thomas Lee and Ada L.
Mr. Gary Bond, 70, of Bay, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday ~ November 26, at his residence in Bay, Arkansas. He was born January 19, 1955 in Lepanto, AR the son of Harold Bond and Laura
Ms. Gladys Patricia (Hurley) Sanborn, better known as Sissy Hurley, departed this life on Monday, November 25, 2025, in Newport, with her nieces, Ann and Lee, by her side. She was born August 22, 1933, in Newport,
Mr. Junior Laden, 79, of Harrisburg departed this life on Tuesday ~ November 25, at Ridge River Rehabilitation in Wynne, Arkansas. He was born February 28, 1946 in Etowah, AR the son of Luther and Pearl (Harvey)
Terry Lynn McClendon, 70, of Mountain View, Arkansas was born on November 12, 1955 to Albert and Orthrene (Massey) Fletcher in Kansas City, Missouri. She passed from this life on November 30, 2025 surrounded by the love
Mary Alice Teague was born in 1932 and was the oldest of 6 daughters born to Richard Teague & Bertha White Teague at home in Heafer, Arkansas. She was raised on a farm but spent many happy
Lee Savoya Ramey was born on March 11, 1967, to the late Delois Ramey. At the age of 58, Lee transitioned on November 24, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas, the place he called home. Lee accepted Christ at
Edward Hall, 70, of Sidney passed away November 29, 2025 at Sidney. He was born December 9, 1954 at St. Louis, Missouri to Virgil and Naomi (Archer) Hall. He was a truck driver and a carpenter. He
William Thomas Mann III, 84, of Strawberry passed away November 27, 2025 at Jonesboro. He was born May 18, 1941 at Little Rock to William Thomas Mann Jr. and Charlene Rae (McDuffee) Mann. He was a truck
