Obituaries

Mar 7, 2021

Phyllis Louise (Gasaway) Price, 81, of Batesville, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 1, 1939 to Walter and Marie Gasaway.

She worked for many years as a waitress for the Batesville Country Club.

Phyllis loved to travel especially with her daughter, Kim.  Together they enjoyed sightseeing in places such as England and Paris,...

Mar 3, 2021

 

Larry Phillip Huff , 76, of Batesville, departed this life on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Cave City, Arkansas.

He was born in Batesville on June 26, 1944, to Austin J.R. Huff and Beatrice Lucille Haigwood Huff.   During his working years he was in the logging industry.

He enjoyed telling intriguing stories about Bigfoot.  He also enjoyed fishing, camping,...

Feb 26, 2021

Bobby Wayne Wolford, 68, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, February 26, 2021 in Searcy, Arkansas.

He was born in Batesville on October 2, 1952, to Robert Wilson Wolford and Monnie Ann Jones Wolford.   During his working years he was employed at Banquet-Con Agra for over forty years.

Bobby loved going to church and was strong in his faith.  He...

Feb 18, 2021

Karen Sue Sharp, 55, of Batesville, departed from this walk of life on Thursday, February 18, 2021.   She was born in Newport on April 3, 1965 to Delmar Darvin Sharp and Elizabeth Ann (Crump)Sharp.

Karen was blessed with two brothers and three sisters, Ricky Wayne, Calvin, Gayle, Dorothy, and Nell Ann.

She was a dedicated and faithful member of Mt....

Feb 14, 2021

Sue Kelly, 73, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro after complications from heart surgery.  She was born in Batesville on December 2, 1947 to Ernest Carpenter and Glendine Johnson Carpenter.

Sue was a devoted Navy/Coast Guard wife for 20 years living in such places as Hawaii and Alaska. After retirement,...

Feb 11, 2021

 

Mona Lisa Hobbs, 64, of Floral, departed from this walk of life on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Lepanto on June 14, 1956, to Floyd and Lille (Williams) Blake.

Mona loved to help people and during her working years she helped families with taking care of their homes and businesses.  She loved flowers...

Feb 10, 2021

Melvin Leroy Hawkins, 73, of Batesville, departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born in Batesville on April 11, 1947 to Paul Marion and Zela Ann Barnett Hawkins.

He and Diane Cooper were united in marriage in Batesville on May 17, 1975.

Melvin was a member of Believer’s Community Church in Batesville where he served on the...

Feb 8, 2021

Virginia Diane Cain, 70, of Southside departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home. She was born in Visalia, California on March 24,1950 to Doyle and Mildred Pelts Anderson. She married Bobby Cain in May of 1967 and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage together.  During her working years she was a CNA. 

Virginia loved her family dearly. ...

Jan 19, 2021

Wanda Jean Lau, 89, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home. She was born in Camp, Arkansas on August 26,1931 to John R. and Bertha Watkins Verdot.

Jean and John Henry Lau were united in marriage on July 28,1949.

She was a homemaker, seamstress, and a volunteer for the White River Medical Center and...

Jan 6, 2021

Rhonda Carol Garner Bonee, 56, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on January 6, 2021, at her home. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 9, 1964 to Wayne McCammon and Carolyn Garner Gillespie.

During her working years she worked in various factories.  Her family described her as a “workaholic”.  Rhonda loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing.

She was preceded in...

Jan 5, 2021

Patricia Elaine Beck Lacroix, 67, of Melbourne departed this life on January 5, 2021.  She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 21, 1953 to William and Margaret Wortham Beck.

Patricia was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, crocheting, making jewelry, and being outdoors.  She loved playing with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers,...

Dec 23, 2020

Brian Keith Biggers, 46, departed this life on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home in Newark.  He was born in Batesville on June 25, 1974 to Kendall Biggers and Cathy Stone Biggers.

Brian was self-employed and worked in construction doing various jobs.

He loved fishing and hunting.  He was very quiet and enjoyed helping out “little ole ladies” with...

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