Obituaries

Dec 18, 2020

David Wood Meier (“Dave”) passed at age 83 on December 18, 2020 under the care of Wood-Lawn Nursing Facility, Batesville, Arkansas following a long illness.

He was born on December 17, 1937 in Glenridge, New Jersey to Bertha Davidson Meier and Gustave F.A. Meier, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, both deceased.  Dave is survived by his brother, John Meier, and sister-in-law, Betty...

Dec 8, 2020

Wallace Eugene Moore, 81, departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home in Southside.  He was born in Huntington, West Virginia on March 1, 1939 to Ora and Mable Christian Moore.   He married Carol Mixer on May 16, 1968 in Toledo, Ohio and they celebrated over 50 years in marriage.

During his working years he was a drill press operator.

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Dec 7, 2020

Kimberly Lynn Wood, 59, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, December 7, 2020 at White River Medical Center. She was born in Lincoln, Illinois on November 6, 1961 to Timothy Smith and Phyllis Gasaway Price.

She and Allan Wood were married in Pfeiffer on November 24, 1978 and they celebrated 42 years of marriage.

Kimberly worked in several positions...

Nov 30, 2020

Bradley Robert Turner, 66, of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 6, 1954 to Robert and Vera Whittington Turner.

During his working years he was a machinist and worked at ITW-BUILDEX for over 30 years.

Bradley enjoyed NHRA Drag Racing, Chicago Bears Football, remodeling houses,...

Nov 24, 2020

George Ernest Faulkner departed this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home in Cave City.  He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 2, 1946 to George Russell and Alene Goforth Faulkner.  He married Wanda Kay Richardson on September 2, 1967 and they celebrated over 53 years of marriage.

During his working years, George was a truck...

Nov 7, 2020

Clarence Wilson  Lusk, 85, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born in Salado on June 3, 1935, to Sly Dewey and Mary Edna Presley Lusk.

Clarence was united in marriage to Alta Lee Watkins on November 21, 1953. He and Alta enjoyed sixty-six years of marriage and to this union four children were born.

He was a...

Nov 1, 2020

After many months of declining health, on November 1, 2020, Kenneth Ray Brewster died at home at the age of 87 in Locust Grove, Arkansas.

Kenneth was born to Raymond and Gladys Brewster on April 24, 1933 in McAlester, Oklahoma. He graduated from Choctaw High School and aspired to be a professional basketball player. Although that was not to be,...

Oct 29, 2020

Oct 8, 2020

Everett Franklin Mize, 90, of Batesville, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020.  He was born in Big Flat on November 23, 1929 to Joe and Beryl Lawrence Mize.

When Everett was 21 he married the love of his life, Elmer “Towzie” Speer.  They celebrated over 69 years of marriage. He was a member of...

Oct 5, 2020

Tommy Gene Younger, age 53, of Pleasant Grove, passed away at the White River Medical Center in Batesville.  

He was the son of Howard Younger of Searcy and Maxine “Mackie” (Thompson) Younger of Mtn. View.  

He was preceded in death by both parents, grandparents, Tudor and May Younger, grandfather, Gene “Shorty” Thompson and uncle, Bobby Gene Thompson.  

He is survived...

Oct 2, 2020

 

Columbus “Dub” Webster Stephens, 75, of Newark, AR, departed this life on October 2, 2020 at his home in Newark.

He was born in Sulphur Rock on August 9, 1945 to Watson Stephens and Pearl Godair Hawkins.   On February 26, 1965 he married Teresa May Clark in Sulphur Rock.

During his working years he did custom vehicle work for Mark...

Sep 29, 2020

 

James Jonathan Acosta, 55, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.  He was born on September 4, 1965 to Richard Acosta and Maria Semona Garibay Bynum in Artesia, California.

During his working years, James was a mixer for the Flowers Baking Company in Batesville.  He was an avid bowler and bowled at the Hollywood Bowl in...

Sep 21, 2020

Kelley Durane Walters,56, of Sulphur Rock, departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2020.  He was born in Jonesboro on January 29, 1964 to Kelley Douglas Walters and Annetta Kersey Sharp.

Kelley worked in construction throughout his lifetime.  He was a “cut-up” who enjoyed making people laugh. He was also known for his storytelling and loved numbers.

Kelley was an...

Sep 21, 2020

Mildred Elizabeth “Liz” Mabry, 72, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2020.  She was born in Sumner, Mississippi on December 11, 1947 to Earnest L and Mildred Flowers Howell.

She attended Memphis State University and during her working years she was a business owner in the used car industry.

Mildred was noted as being a “good cook”,...

Sep 7, 2020

Sep 5, 2020

Cheryl Annette Morrow, 53, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Batesville.  She was born in Blytheville on October 20, 1966 to Jerry Wayne Davis and Dianne (Mason) Harris.

She graduated from Cushman High School and earned her LPN degree from Ozarka College in Melbourne.   She was a nurse for Dr. Fielder at the Batesville Family...

Sep 3, 2020

Maria Semona Bynum, 73, of Batesville, departed this life on Thursday, September 3, 2020.  She was born in Whittier, California on June 2, 1947 to Manuel and Sara Martinez Garibay.

During her working years she worked at WRMC as an EKG tech, and later received a degree in Child Life where she worked as a care giver and interpreter.  She attended White Drive Baptist Church and was an advocate for the Hispanic community.  She loved to go to yard sales and Goodwill...

Sep 3, 2020

William Caleb Hiett, 23, of Southside, departed this life on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Southside.  He was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 16, 1997 to John and Donna Edwards Hiett.

He is a 2015 graduate of Southside High School and a 2017 graduate of University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville with an Associate of Science Degree...

Aug 31, 2020

 

 

David Edwin Brinker departed this life on Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home in Batesville.  He was born in San Antonio, Texas at Lackland Air Base on December 5 1952.

David served in the Navy during the Vietnam War as a Navy Gunner.  He was a welder and retired from the Energy Power Maintenance Department in Newark. He...

Aug 27, 2020

 

Alta Lee Watkins Lusk, 83, of Batesville departed this life on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

She was born in Batesville on February 17, 1937, to Ivan and Eva Lee Thompson Watkins.  

Alta married Clarence Wilson Lusk on November 21, 1953.

She was a member of the Ramsey Heights Baptist Church.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed spring flowers,...