Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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,...

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,...