Obituaries

Aug 24, 2020

James Robert Boyett, 69, of Batesville, passed from this walk of life on August 24, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Huntsville, Alabama, on September 6, 1950 to Charles W. and Cherry Katherine (Daughtry) Boyett.

James worked in the janitorial business for hardware stores and schools.  He was most known for his wonderful painting ability.  He would paint...

Aug 22, 2020

 

Sam Frank “Frankie” Felton, Jr. 57, of Desha, passed from this walk of life on August 22, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Little Rock on July 21, 1963 to Sam Frank, Sr., and Ruth Reynolds Long Felton.

Frankie worked in the lumber business for several stores in the Batesville area.  He loved to hunt and fish...

Aug 1, 2020

Joe Daniel Saylor, 68, passed away at his brother’s home August 1, 2020 in Batesville. He was born on February 1, 1952 in Hayward, California to John Albert and Dorthy Inez Green Saylor.

Joe had a contract to play professional baseball and gave up his baseball career to serve our country in the Navy. He served during the Vietnam Conflict.  During his...

Jul 30, 2020

Jul 24, 2020

Mary Katherine "Katie" Miller, 36, of Southside, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 in Southside. She was born on June 27, 1984, to Mike Miller and Deborah Sherwood.  

Mary Katherine was employed by Peco in Batesville, Arkansas. She enjoyed playing games, reading, listening to music, drawing, and being outside.

Mary Katherine was preceded in death by her grandparents,...

Jul 13, 2020

Ray Gregory Waggoner, 58, of Batesville passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020. He went to join the Lord while resting peacefully. He is now pain-free and no longer suffering from congestive heart failure, liver failure, and diabetes. Philippians 3:21 reminds us that Christ, "by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly...

Jul 12, 2020

Andrew Kyle Milton, 34, of Batesville, Arkansas, was taken from us on Sunday, July 12th, 2020.

Drew was born in Forrest City, Arkansas on January 28th, 1986, to Ricky and Sharon (Lawson) Milton. Drew was outgoing, charismatic, and of Baptist faith.

Drew loved football.  He played for the Wynne Yellowjackets where he earned many accomplishments including Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s Super...

Jul 6, 2020

James “Jim” Frederick Snider, 77, of Batesville, Arkansas, formerly of Hollywood, Florida, passed away, Monday, July 6, 2020 at White River Medical Center in Batesville.

He was born in Kilgore, Ohio on November 29, 1942, to George Cecil Snider and Ruth Pauline (Trotter) DiBeneditto. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Hollywood, Florida, where he was active in...

Jun 16, 2020

John Christopher “Johnny” Gilpatrick, 48, of Batesville, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. He was born on May 16, 1972 to John Charles Gilpatrick and Beverly Gist Verser in Batesville.  

Johnny worked for YELCOT as an installer and repairman servicing the towns of Batesville, Calico Rock, and Melbourne. His love for technology introduced him to working for AT&T...

Jun 12, 2020

Jun 9, 2020

 

Zelda Mae Paxton Wade, 74, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her home in Batesville.

Zelda was born on May 10, 1946, the daughter of Ulysses Ray and Opal Arizona (Stevens) Paxton, in Fifty-Six, Arkansas.  Zelda married Elmer Ray Wade on March 18, 1963.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed family getting together and sharing special times. ...

May 24, 2020

Patricia Lynn Hubbard, 45, of Batesville, passed away on May 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Patricia was born February 8, 1975 in Hannibal, MO, to John and Rita Thrasher.  Rita divorced and married Patricia’s stepfather, Jack Bates in 1977.  Patricia went to school at Koshkonong Elementary and High School where she ran on a state...

May 22, 2020

 

 

Howard Dwain Combs, age 74, of Batesville, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born on June 10, 1945 in Hickory Flat to Dolphus and Selma Linebarger Combs.

Howard was a cattle farmer in the Southside Community and a member of the Southside United Methodist Church.  He married Loretta Harper on January 29, 1966 in Heber Springs. 

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May 7, 2020

Keith Dewayne Bledsoe, 58, of Clinton, was born on September 9, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, to Wayne and Mary Lee Goodman Bledsoe.  He departed this life on May 7, 2020, in Conway.

Keith enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish, hunt, plant a garden, go camping and watch rodeos.  He also enjoyed canning.  During his working years he was a...

Apr 28, 2020

Muriel Doreen Nelson Ferris, 84, of Batesville, passed away,  April 28, 2020, at her home. She was born September 2, 1935, to Frederick W. T. and Thelma Polis Nelson in Lakota, North Dakota.

Muriel graduated Valedictorian from Lakota High School and was a graduate of Central Technical Institute in Kansas City in 1954.  During her working years she was an...

Apr 27, 2020

Robert Arthur McCans, 82, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2020. He was born in Inkster, Michigan on August 18, 1937, to Arthur and Vera (Nitche) McCans.  During his working years, Robert was an over the road truck driver. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Janice McFall, of...

Apr 18, 2020

David Warren Nolen, 62, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.

He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 9, 1958, son of the late Bill Nolen and Sonia (Barker) Nolen.

David was of the Baptist Faith. During his working years, he worked in Home Depot repair department. David loved his sons and his grandsons very much and loved...

Apr 17, 2020

 

Donna JoAnn Manuel, 58, of Jacksonville, passed away, April 17, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Pine Bluff, on July 22, 1961, to George Brown and Evelyn Mae Parr Dunn.

Donna was a factory worker and a member of Peppers Lake Church of Christ in De Valls Bluff.

Donna is survived by her mother Evelyn (Jon) Dunn,...

Mar 20, 2020

Timothy Wade Bardis, 48, of Bryant, left this life on Friday, March 20, 2020.

He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on July 22, 1971, to James Eddie and Francey Gay Schutt Fairfield.

Timothy graduated from Southside High School.  He was a loving father to his children and especially loved his cats, Little Bit and Kink.  He loved to hunt...

Mar 20, 2020

 

William “Billy” Danner, 36, of Pleasant Plains, left this life on Friday, March 20, 2020.

He was born in Brinkley on November 18, 1983, to James E. and Cheri Reeves Hendrix.

Billy was a loving father to his children and a loving and supportive husband to his wife Becky.  His favorite times were duck hunting with his dad and...