Obituaries

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

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