Obituaries

Oct 13, 2026

Rebecca Clark, 61, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Evening Shade.  She was born on January 4, 1965, in Batesville, Arkansas, to James Robert Mahan and Darlene Marie Adams Mahan.

Among many things, Rebecca enjoyed watching the birds as they would fly from place to place. She had a love for dancing, going to...

Oct 13, 2026

Anita Gaye Davidson Stone, 84, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Searcy.  She was born on July 21, 1942, in Wolf Bayou, Arkansas, to V A Davidson and Obie Arnold Davidson.

Having come from a large family with four brothers and four sisters, Anita understood the importance of family time.  She would grow...

Oct 11, 2026

Charles William Souders, Jr., 87, of Newark, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Batesville.  He was born on January 23, 1939, in Kings Mills, Ohio, to Charles William Souders, Sr. and Marie White Souders. 

Charles was family man who worked diligently at the steel mills and would take his family on week long trips every month during...

Oct 2, 2026

Kevin Fred Urbany, 72, of Mountain View, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, October 2, 2026, in Batesville.  He was born on June 27, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, to Donald Penrose Urbany and Helen Clara Zirbel. 

During his working years he was an electrical and mechanical engineer. Kevin served our country in the United States Army. 

He enjoyed meeting people and having...

Sep 21, 2026

Velma Lee Bailey Ford, 78, of Pleasant Grove, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2026. She was born in St. James, Arkansas, on February 12, 1948, to James Oden and Ivan Scholes Oden.

Velma owned her own business, Velma’s Hair Salon, in Batesville. She worked over thirty years as a cosmetologist serving many clients. She loved to cook and...

Sep 12, 2026

Mary Elaine Comer, 93, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Batesville. She was born on February 16, 1933, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Herman and Cadis Martin Duncan.

Mary worked as a caregiver in several home health agencies.  She loved visiting with family and friends.  She loved music and was instrumental in organizing the 1st Elvis Presley...

Sep 9, 2026

Sabrina Georgette Horne, 46, of Batesville, departed this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Batesville.  She was born in Batesville on April 21, 1980, to George E. Tosh and Maryland Pierce Mitchell.  

Sabrina worked as a surgical technician for a period of time and will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, and daughter, who enjoyed being a homemaker and...

Sep 8, 2026

James (Jim) Paul Dugas, Jr., 60, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Batesville. He was born in Houma, Louisiana, to James Dugas, Sr., and Grace Frances Scurto.

He is survived by his son, James Dugas, III, of Batesville; his granddaughter, Gracelynn; his father, James Dugas, Sr., of Youngsville, Louisiana; his sisters, Denise (David) Rosenbluth, of Springfield,...

Sep 2, 2026

Myra Jeanine Johnston, 92 of Floral, Arkansas, left this earth for her heavenly home on September 2, 2026. Jeanine was born in Concord, Arkansas on April 2, 1934, to Clee and Opal Collard Martin.

A woman of immense warmth and unshakeable faith, Jeanine was known by all for being truly joyful and full of the Lord. She carried a light that...

Aug 24, 2026

Wesley Carl Weeks, 56, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Monday, August 24, 2026, in Little Rock.  He was born on September 13, 1969, in Ackerman, Mississippi, to Jimmy Carl Weeks and Syble Levell McCafferty Weeks.

Wesley was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.  He also loved being with his family and spending as much time with them...

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...