Obituaries

Verna Jean Simpson

Mar 2, 2020

Verna Jean Simpson passed from this life on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 73 years of age. She was born in Natchez, Mississippi on August 31, 1946 to the late John Carl and Ivy Agnes (Shores) Fuqua.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Batesville. Verna loved to craft, read, go to yard...

Kathie Ann Slayden

Feb 27, 2020

 

Kathie Ann Slayden, 67, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Batesville. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on June 19, 1952 to Edgar and Martha (Nunnally) Lantz.

Kathie graduated from Strawberry High School and earned a Business degree from Arkansas State University.

Kathie served in a variety of capacities throughout her life.  She...

Clystia Lorine Waggle

Feb 23, 2020

Clystia Lorine Waggle, 92, of Sulfur Rock, passed from this walk of life on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Community Compassion Center of Batesville.

She was born in DeWitt, Arkansas, on September 6, 1927, to Thomas and Nettie Ruth (Kidd) Mathis. Clystia spent her life as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She married  William Waggle...

Brandi Michelle Russell

Feb 17, 2020

Derrel Duwayne Cates

Feb 3, 2020

Derrel Duwayne Cates, 78, of Southside, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home in Southside. He was born March 19, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana to Richard and Edna Shandonia Cates.

During his working years Derrel worked for Universal Baring and owned a body shop.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Holderman Cates, his...

David Thomas Aldon Stephens

Jan 26, 2020

Michael Wayne Moss

Jan 26, 2020

Kenneth W Altom

Jan 24, 2020

Pastor Kenneth W. Altom, 83, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home in Southside.  He was born on May 13, 1936 to Earl E. Altom and Edna Estelle (Lawrence) Altom in Batesville.

Kenneth was a graduate of Southside High School where he was a star basketball player. One of the teams on which he played had the opportunity...

Barry Eugene Hancock

Jan 7, 2020

Barry Eugene Hancock, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born in Oklahoma City, on September 25, 1962 to George Hancock and Rosie Kimbrell Fritz. Barry worked in the trucking industry.

Barry is survived by his mother; Rosie Fritz; brothers, George Hancock, of Strawberry and James Clements...

Daryl Jerome Hill

Jan 3, 2020

Daryl "Old School" Jerome Hill, 65, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 17, 1954, to Aubrey and Bobbye Clap Hill. Daryl worked in the construction industry.

 

Daryl is survived by his fiancée, Stacy Heeman; sons, Greg Hill and Dalton Hill;...

April Deann Bauman

Dec 28, 2019

April Deann Bauman, 47, of Batesville, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 She was born in Hot Springs on July 21,1972 to Donnie Ray Jones and Vivian Griffith Holland.

April earned a degree as a Paralegal and was employed by Custom Craft Poultry.  She attended the Believer’s Community Church.  She loved the outdoors and spending time with her dear...

Jackie Lynn Winn

Dec 19, 2019

Jackie Lynn Winn, 61, of Cave City passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Mountain Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Batesville, Arkansas.

She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on March 28, 1958, to Roy and Agnes Jones Milligan. During her working years, Jackie worked in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant and in the medical records department. Jackie was...

Geneva James Lively

Dec 7, 2019

Geneva James Lively was born in Cave City, Arkansas, as the 4th & youngest child of the late Virgil & Zola (Crabtree) James on August 30, 1943.

Geneva was a tiny child who was closer in age to her dear nieces & nephews than her 3 beloved sisters.

Geneva was sassy, opinionated & intelligent lady who enjoyed staying up on...

Jack Jerome Robinson

Dec 6, 2019

Jack Jerome Robinson, 94, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born in Flint, Michigan on November 19, 1925, son of the late Jerome and Lena (Miller) Robinson. Jack was united in marriage to the late Patricia French on August 21, 1978 in Virginia, Minnesota. During his...

Randall "Randy" Victor Ciesielski

Dec 3, 2019

Randall "Randy" Victor Ciesielski, 66, of Cushman, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. 

He was born in LaSalle, Illinois, on December 27, 1952, to John and Helen Zawacki Ciesielski.

During his working years Randy was a truck driver. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Randy is survived by his daughters, Jennifer and Brandy Ciesielski of Mountain Home;...

Kristi Michelle Spurlin

Nov 10, 2019

Kristi Michelle Spurlin, 39, of Batesville, Arkansas, graduated to glory Sunday, November 10, 2019, in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas.

She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 27, 1979, daughter of David L. (Doc) and Connie Marie (Priest) Spurlin. Kristi spent her life as a loving daughter, mother, and friend. Kristi was currently employed by St. Vincent North Hospital in...

Lonnie Hodge

Nov 4, 2019

Lonnie Hodge, 74, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born in Moko, Arkansas on May 26, 1945, son of the late Eldie Lee and Lora (Barnett) Hodge. Lonnie spent his working years for the City of Jonesboro in the sanitation department. He served our Country in the...

Jacob Joseph Albert

Oct 4, 2019

Jacob Joseph Albert, 24, of Batesville, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 in Batesville.

He was born in Newport, Arkansas on November 9, 1994, to Joseph and Andrea Patterson Albert. During his working years, Jacob worked in the construction industry and at Sonic in Southside. He attended UACCB.  Jacob enjoyed skateboarding and soccer.  Jacob’s goal was to be a...

Cheri Yvette Seder

Sep 25, 2019

Cheri Yvette Seder passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her home in Evening Shade, Arkansas at the age of 46.

She was born in Bakersfield, California on October 20, 1972, daughter of Carl Livsey and Elaine (Barton) Creed. She was united in marriage on October 19, 2013 to Ty Seder. A loving wife, mother and grandmother. Cheri served in...

Kathy Marie Rinehart

Sep 4, 2019

Kathy Marie Rinehart, 58, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born in Butler, Missouri on August 10, 1961 to the late Sherman Lee and Donna Mae (Young) Hoover.

She was united in marriage to Wayne Rinehart on February 2, 1997 in Butler, Missouri. Kathy loved being with her family, fishing, BBQ...