Obituaries

Aug 17, 2026

Charlene Haynes Herrin, 56, of Batesville, AR passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas @ 10:20 a.m. She was born on August 20, 1969, in Silsbee, Texas, to Charles Alfred Haynes and Elizabeth Hill Haynes. Mothered by Evelyn Haynes

Charlene will be remembered by her family and loved ones for the life she shared with them and...

Aug 14, 2026

Michelle Leigh Pack, 43, of Clinton, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, August 14, 2026, in Southside. She was born on January 21, 1983, in Dardanelle, Arkansas, to John Charles Pack and Ellen Ruth (Henderson) Pack.

Michelle was a social worker and employed at the Department of Human Services. She worked in the Clinton office in the Children and Families Service...

Aug 8, 2026

                         In Loving Memory of Donald Wayne Windland

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Wayne Windland of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, who passed away on August 8, 2026, in Southside, Arkansas. Donald was born on August 26, 1952, in Steprock, Arkansas. He was a beloved...

Aug 2, 2026

Cathryn Ann Miller, 69, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Batesville.  She was born on December 14, 1956, in Garden Grove, California, to Edwin Lawrence and Vivian Rudder Lawrence.

Cathryn loved to travel, enjoyed crocheting, and painting ceramic. One of her favorite pastimes was fishing off the pier in Newport Beach, California. She enjoyed listening to...

Jul 31, 2026

Charles David Martin, 47, of Batesville, was born on December 12, 1979, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Tony Charles Martin and Wanda Louise Wells Martin.  

Charles enjoyed being with others and going for car rides with family and friends.  He never met a stranger and enjoyed meeting friends at some of the local restaurants and sharing good times. 

He is survived...

Jul 29, 2026

Jessica Marie Wilson White-Page, lovingly known as “sissy/Jess”, 28, of Bradford, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1998, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Hardy James Wilson, III, and Donna Marie Howald Badders.

Jessica’s favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13 which she faithfully wore as her Jesus Christ tattoo.  She loved writing, art, photography,...

Jul 27, 2026

Jul 26, 2026

Larry Dean Cossey, born on November 10, 1952, in Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Franklin, Arkansas, surrounded by his family at the age of 73.

Larry was born on November 10, 1952, in Batesville, Arkansas to Bryan and Evelyn (Duncan) Cossey.

He found great fulfillment in riding horses, an activity he cherished throughout his life. He was an...

Jul 24, 2026

Patsy Sue Martin, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2026 at her home in Pleasant Plains. Patsy was born in Steprock to Richard Henry and Stella May McDougal McLaughlin on September 12, 1937. Patsy was a member of Roosevelt Missionary Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Zedd; her...

Jul 21, 2026

Anthony William Marlin, 51, of Cave City departed this life on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home. He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on April 8, 1975, to William Joe Marlin and Claudia Jean Lassiter Marlin.  He had one brother, Billy Marlin.

Anthony enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with his grandchildren, and mowing with his granddaughter, Zena. While watching his...

Jul 18, 2026

Louis Michael Dickinson, 66, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Batesville.  He was born on September 23, 1959, at the Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, California, to Louis Nathaniel Dickinson and Shirley Ann Beatty Dollinger. 

During his working years he was involved in the glass and upholstery industry. Louis enjoyed all kinds of racing sports,...

Jul 10, 2026

Coby Glenn Melton, 97, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Southside.  He was born on December 22, 1928, in Cushman to Robert Sherman Melton and Mary Mae Glenn McCance.

Coby served our country faithfully in the military from February 1945 until his retirement on June 1967. His military branch of service included the United States Army...

Jul 8, 2026

Susan Vaughan (Gentry) Martin, 78, of Searcy, Arkansas departed to her eternal home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas on January 31, 1948, to Readus and Geraldine (Vaughan) Gentry. 

She lived in a number of places with her parents, from Searcy to Judsonia, where, as a small child, she had memories of their...

Jul 7, 2026

Robert Daniel Musser, 49, of Cave City, departed this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Little Rock Arkansas. He was born on October 19, 1976, in Terrell, Texas, to John Robert Musser and Lila Lynn (Starr) Foster. 

During his working years, Robert was employed by the United States Postal Service of independence County.  He loved music, the theater, gaming, and...

Jun 28, 2026

Patricia Ann Foreman, 84, of Southside, departed this life on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Southside. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on July 12, 1941, to Paul Shoup and Vona Harpole.

Patricia had a giving heart and enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling and shopping. She also enjoyed eating Mexican food from time to time.

She spent over forty years...

Jun 25, 2026

Johnathan Stephen Rorex, 43, of Batesville, departed this life on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Batesville. He was born in Batesville, on March 22, 1983, to Harold Rorex and Joyce Allender. 

Johnathan was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Southside. During his working years he was a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Walmart.

Johnathan enjoyed going to the...

Jun 23, 2026

Donald Peel of Drasco passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2026.

Born on January 14, 1953, in Drasco, Arkansas, Donald was the son of the late Bernard Peel and Mary DeFoor Peel. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was marked by hard work, perseverance, and appreciation for the things...

Jun 23, 2026

James Nicholas Gray, 39, of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at his home in Batesville.  He was born on August 22, 1986, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Kevin L. Gray and Vickie Gay Ballard George. 

Nick was one of the smartest individuals who viewed the world differently. He analyzed everything, considered every angle, and noticed details that...

Jun 21, 2026

Robert Lee Lynch, 62, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his home.  He was born in Hammond, Indiana, on November 13, 1964, to Robert Lee Lynch, Jr. and Rita Chambers Day. 

He and Susan Taylor were married in Edmore, Michigan, on September 20, 1996, and enjoyed more than 30 years of marriage together.

Robert will be...

Jun 19, 2026

Linda Joan Hays Stokes Welch, 82, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1944, in Pleasant Plains, to Walter Littleton Hays and Pearl Grogan Hays.

Linda loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them.  Being a people person she enjoyed making sure no one did without anything if...