Obituaries

Wanda Kay Faulkner

Wanda Kay Faulkner

May 25, 2025

Wanda Kay Faulkner, 73 of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home.

She was born on January 21, 1952, in Winter Haven, Florida, daughter of the late Jack and Vilo (Collier) Richardson.

Wanda was united in marriage to the late George Faulkner on September 2, 1967, and they celebrated over 53 years of marriage until his death in...

Ronald Dean Crick

Ronald Dean Crick

May 24, 2025

Ronald Dean Crick, 74, of Cave City, departed this life on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1950, in Greenville, Ohio, to Cleo Crick and Frances Hayslett Crick.

Ronald retired from Ozark Mountain Poultry in Batesville after working several years in the maintenance department.  He enjoyed visiting with friends on his CB and Ham radios. Ronald was...

Belinda Carol Balentine

Belinda Carol Balentine

May 22, 2025

Belinda Carol Balentine, 63, of Floral, departed this life on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Batesville.  She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 7, 1961, to Donnie Sanders and Wanda Comstock Davis.

Belinda loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them.  During her working years she was a caregiver in the home health care industry.

She enjoyed fishing,...

Jeffrey “Jeff” James Wallis

Jeffrey “Jeff” James Wallis

May 19, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” James Wallis, 42, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born on March 15, 1983, in Lubbock, Texas, to Charles F Wallis and Loretta Lambert Wallis.

Jeff enjoyed kayaking, caving and riding four wheelers. He was an animal lover. Jeff was of the Church of Christ faith.

Jeff dedicated the last 10 years of his...

Shirley Ann Dickens

Shirley Ann Dickens

May 8, 2025

Shirley Ann Dickens, 71, of Locust Grove, departed this life  on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Batesville. She was born on October 20, 1953, in Batesville, to Thurman and Lue Grissom St. John.

She and Jerry "Buddy" Dickens were married on November 15, 1972 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and celebrated over fifty-two years of marriage until her death. Shirley enjoyed working and...

Micheal Dean McDougal

Micheal Dean McDougal

Apr 26, 2025

Micheal Dean McDougal, 65, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Batesville.  He was born in Los Angeles, California, to Odess and Montine Pankey McDougal on August 9, 1959.

He attended Vo-Tech school and was able to become certified as a tool and die mechanic.  This was the trade he worked in throughout his lifetime.  He...

Archie Wayne Gibbs, Sr.

Archie Wayne Gibbs, Sr.

Apr 25, 2025

Archie Wayne Gibbs, Sr., 85, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1939, in Independence County, to Lawrence Jackson Gibbs and Mary Alice St. John Gibbs.

Archie and Betty Wiltrout were married in Batesville, on July 13, 1977.  They celebrated over forty-eight years of marriage.

Archie was a mason and carpenter during his...

Debra (Debbie) Kay Rowe

Debra (Debbie) Kay Rowe

Apr 11, 2025

Debra (Debbie) Kay Rowe, 68, departed this life on Friday, April 11, 2025 at her home in Charlotte, She was born on July 13, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lloyd and Martha Kaberly Perry.  

Debbie worked at Lacroix Precision Optics in Batesville on the assembly line and retired from there after working several years.  She was known to be...

Suanne Brumley

Suanne Brumley

Apr 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Suanne Brumley

Suanne, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and beloved friend to many, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 8, with her family and friends by her side, having found rest in the arms of God. She was born on May 6, 1964, in Mansfield, Missouri, to Marvin L. and Karylon Denney.

Suanne’s life was marked by deep love...

Judy Ann Peacock

Judy Ann Peacock

Apr 1, 2025

Judy was a warm, kind soul, full of love and faith. She always welcomed others with open arms and good food, from her famous chicken enchiladas to chocolate truffles to zebra gum at Red Lobster. She always made sure her loved ones felt special, throwing them the best parties for all of their milestones.

She is survived by her children, Charlene...

Shirley Evelyn Moody

Shirley Evelyn Moody

Apr 1, 2025

Shirley Evelyn Moody, 87, of Cushman, departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Batesville. She was born on July 12, 1937, in Cushman, to Clyde Delbert Crafton and Venna Lucille Johnson Crafton.

Shirley worked for the Conagra Corporation on the assembly line for over seventeen years and then devoted over twenty years to the Bud Creek Baptist Camp in...

Vela Genell West

Vela Genell West

Mar 27, 2025

Vela Genell West, 91, of Jamestown, departed this life on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home.  She was born in Batesville, Arkansas, on February 17, 1934, to Joseph Austin Wallis and Sarah Pitts Wallis.

Vela married Melvin Eugene West in June of 1953 and they celebrated over fifty-four years of marriage until his death in 2007. 

Most of her family and...

Roger Wayne McIntosh

Roger Wayne McIntosh

Mar 26, 2025

Roger Wayne McIntosh, 75, of Locust Grove, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Batesville. He was born at home in Antlers, Oklahoma, on January 17, 1950, to John D. McIntosh and Ruby Christine Perks.

Roger served our country faithfully for over twenty-four years in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in the United Kingdom and...

Catherine Marie Hollowell

Catherine Marie Hollowell

Mar 20, 2025

Catherine Marie Hollowell, 77, of Batesville, departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Batesville.  She was born on August 14, 1947, in Marianna, Arkansas, to Ruben Thomas and Edna Main Thomas.  

Catherine was a beautician during her working years. She loved to read and found much enjoyment in going on Florida trips with her family.  She was a...

Johnny O Jonathan Fred O'Dell

Johnny O Jonathan Fred O'Dell

Mar 6, 2025

Jonathan Fred O'Dell, better known as “Johnny O”, left this world on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born on March 10, 1963, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Fred and Clara Faye Smith O'Dell.  

His work family included students and faculty of the Midland School District where he worked in maintenance and drove a school bus...

William “Billy” Doyle Hodges

William “Billy” Doyle Hodges

Feb 27, 2025

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of William Doyle Hodges, who passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025.  He was best known as “Billy” to his family and friends.  He was born on May 26, 1975, in Searcy to William Freeman Hodges and Nora Elizabeth Jeffrey Hodges.

He was a beloved brother, father, and uncle, as well...

Mary Esther Goodman

Mary Esther Goodman

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Esther Kramer Goodman, departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas at the Unity Health Advanced Care Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1942, in Rosie, Arkansas, to Cecil Clyde “Jack” Kramer and Genevieve Hazelrigg Kramer.

After many years of working as a beloved receptionist she retired from Pepsi Cola Corporate in Memphis,Tennessee. 

She was married to...

Norma Margaret Jackson

Norma Margaret Jackson

Feb 22, 2025

Norma Margaret Jackson, 77, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  She was born on February 9, 1948, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Leon and Arkie Alumbaugh Ramsey.

Norma worked in the Arkansas Rehabilitation Center as a secretary for several years.  

She loved going to estate auctions and looking at antiques, especially antique cars. Her family will remember her...

Vivian Mae Ciesielski

Vivian Mae Ciesielski

Feb 17, 2025

Vivian Ciesielski, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 78. While her role as a mother was complex, her greatest joy came from her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she loved and spoiled with great enthusiasm by whatever means possible.

Vivian was born on October 5, 1946, in Malvern, Arkansas, the daughter...

Rickey Devon Reeves

Rickey Devon Reeves

Feb 14, 2025

Rickey Devon Reeves, aged 70, of Salado, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1954, in Martinez, California, to George Devon and Violet (Sanders) Reeves. Rickey was a devoted husband for 50 years, father, and grandfather, embodying the true essence of love, selflessness, and dedication.

Rickey enjoyed hot rods and cars, especially the Model...