Obituaries

Betty Jo Reynolds

Betty Jo Reynolds

Aug 9, 2022

 

Betty Jo Reynolds, 84, of Southside, departed this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born in Pleasant Plains on April 17, 1938, to Chester Albert Gilbert and Nora Belle Lambert.

She enjoyed gardening and raising chickens. She was a member of North Heights Church of Christ.

Betty is survived by her son, Bob Reynolds; grandson, Jeremy Lehr...

Karen Leah Reynolds

Karen Leah Reynolds

Jul 30, 2022

 

Karen Leah Reynolds, 57, of Southside, departed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born in Martinsville, Indiana on March 19,1965 to Carl Stanger and Janet Ward Stanger.

Leah was a homemaker and on February 14, 2013, she and Bob Reynolds were united in marriage at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Southside.

She enjoyed music and art...

Timothy Michael Watson

Timothy Michael Watson

Jul 29, 2022

 

Timothy Michael Watson, 49, of Forrest City, departed this life on Friday, July 29, 2022.  He was born in Batesville on July 19, 1973, to William O. Watson and Barbara Ballard Watson.

Timothy enjoyed walking, diesel trucks and tractors, Bumblebee Transformers, and wrestling.  He was very fond of Special Olympics.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Timothy...

Lena "Marie" Priest

Lena "Marie" Priest

Jul 19, 2022

Lena “Marie” Priest, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Woodlawn Heights in Batesville, AR.

Marie was born on the 13th of June in 1933 at her parent’s home in Lost Cane, Mississippi County, Arkansas to Thomas (Tobe) Bourland and Lottie Mae Bourland who preceded her in death.

She graduated from Manila High School in...

Glen Thomas Rickman

Glen Thomas Rickman

Jul 6, 2022

 

 

Glen Thomas Rickman, 54, of Marion, departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 25, 1967, to Roy Rickman and Johnnie Lee Williams.

Glen was a welder during his working years. He loved being outdoors.  He enjoyed fishing, rock hunting, growing plants and anything which involved nature.

He is survived...

Shelia Marie Guthrie

Shelia Marie Guthrie

Jul 4, 2022

Shelia Marie Guthrie, 41, of Sulphur Rock, departed this life on Monday, July 4, 2022.

She was born in Batesville on August 7, 1980, to Benny Goings and Linda McNaughton Goings. She and Tony Guthrie were married on March 31, 2007, in Sulphur Rock. She was a member of the Sulphur Rock Baptist Church.

Shelia was a homemaker and a...

Eddie Joe Sample

Eddie Joe Sample

Jun 29, 2022

Eddie Joe Sample, 67, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, following a long illness.

He was born on January 12, 1955, to Charlie and Leda Sample. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ruth and a son, Sean (Jeanette); grandsons, Hudson and Miles; bonus grandchildren, Gavin and Lenny Thomas, all of Pleasant Plains;...

Jessie Arnold Thompson

Jessie Arnold Thompson

Jun 28, 2022

 

Jessie Arnold (Jeffro) Thompson, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

He was born in Helena on October 9, 1964, to Jesse Lafayette Thompson and Patsy Ruth Puckett Thompson.

Jessie was a mechanic during his working years. He also enjoyed training horses and rodeos. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and climbing trees. He loved spending...

Katrina Marlene Calhoun

Katrina Marlene Calhoun

Jun 21, 2022

 

Katrina Marlene Calhoun, 56, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She was born in Bakersfield, California on October 20, 1965, to Kenneth and Lorene Ridge Bearden.

She was of the Pentecostal faith.  She enjoyed going to the river and watching the birds on her porch.

Katrina is survived by her husband, Thomas, of the home;...

Rita Kay Shelton

Rita Kay Shelton

Jun 17, 2022

 

Rita Kay Shelton, 76, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born in Rector, Arkansas on January 7,1946 to Herman and Wanda Lee Gregory Morris.

Rita married Billie Shelton in 1963 and they enjoyed over 41 years of marriage.

During her working years she was a hairdresser and owned Timberline Restaurant in Highland...

Victoria Lynn Ring

Victoria Lynn Ring

Jun 7, 2022

Victoria Lynn Ring, 52, of Cave City departed this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born in Dallas, Texas to Sharon Ring on March 13, 1970.  

She referred to herself as a mother hen to many people.  She was a very honest person who would tell people the best way they should go about things.  She never...

Betty Lou Parker

Betty Lou Parker

Jun 5, 2022

Betty Lou Williams Parker, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022.        

She was born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Mel Williams and Ida Marie Huscusson Williams.

During her working years she was a bartender for White River Country Club in Batesville.

Betty enjoyed gardening, tinkering, traveling with grandkids, helping others, and spending time...

Dell Gene Stinson

Dell Gene Stinson

Jun 3, 2022

Dell Gene Stinson, 39, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, June 3, 2022, in Desha, Arkansas. 

He was born on June 25, 1982, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Jimmy Dillard and Tina Martin.

Dell was a truck driver for Future Fuels of Batesville. He attended Living Water Church in Desha.

He enjoyed fishing and liked trucks...

Maryann Street Harvill

Maryann Street Harvill

Jun 2, 2022

Maryann Street Harvill, 66, of Batesville went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born April 9, 1956 to Jewell Stevens Street and William Dee Street.   She was of Baptist faith. She fought a courageous & brave battle with Parkinson's but she never lost her sense of humor.   "Sweet Maryann" as she was known...

Fanny Elizabeth Girtman Deaton

Fanny Elizabeth Girtman Deaton

Jun 1, 2022

Fanny Elizabeth Girtman Deaton, 75, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. 

She was born on March 30, 1947, in Cave City, Arkansas, to Roy Girtman and Missie Johnson Girtman.

Fanny worked in dietary for a disabled school during her working years.   

She loved her family greatly and enjoyed their visits. Fanny...

Troy Henderson "Rat" Farris

Troy Henderson "Rat" Farris

May 25, 2022

 

Troy Henderson “Rat” Farris, 74, of Cave City, departed this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

 

He was born in Batesville on December 5, 1947, to Troy Farris and Pauline Justice Farris. He and Betty Wilson were married on February 5, 1977. The celebrated over forty-five years of marriage.

 

During his lifetime he was a logger...

Kenneth Douglas Bennett

Kenneth Douglas Bennett

May 4, 2022

 

Kenneth Douglas Bennett, 73, of Heber Springs, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

 

He was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas on February 5, 1949, to J.T. and Carrie Lou Tapp Bennett.  He was united in marriage to Joan Bennett on January 10, 1973, and they enjoyed over 48 years of marriage. He was...

Donnie Lee Hubbard

Donnie Lee Hubbard

Apr 27, 2022

 

Donnie Lee Hubbard, 71, of Locust Grove, departed this life on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

 

He was born in Newport, Arkansas on July 1, 1950, to Willie Lee Hubbard and Ruth Parrish Emory.

 

Donnie was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Southside. He retired after thirty-two years of working for Ind. Co. Cable...

Horace Newell "Wick" Marvin, Jr.

Horace Newell "Wick" Marvin, Jr.

Apr 10, 2022

Horace “Wick” Marvin, Jr. 77, of Almond, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, April 10, 2022, following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 18, 1944, in Little Rock, to Horace Marvin, Sr. and Margaret “Peggy” Marvin.

 

After graduating from Hall High School and Hendrix College, he received a medical degree from UAMS.  He served in the US...

Charlotte Raye Waggoner

Charlotte Raye Waggoner

Apr 9, 2022

Charlotte Raye Kinsey Waggoner, 81, of Southside, Arkansas, passed away on April 9, 2022. She was born to parents Alfred Ray Kinsey and Margaret Sue Gordan Kinsey, on August 8, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas.   She graduated from North Little Rock Ole Main in 1958 and while attending UALR, she married Joe Waggoner and had 3 children: Greg (deceased),...