Kenneth Dale Swaim
Aug 3, 2024
Kenneth Dale Swaim, 76, of Concord, departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Batesville, He was born in Batesville to Robert Kenneth Swaim and Golda Christine (Tucker) Swaim on January 31, 1948.
During his working years, Kenny drove coast to coast in long haul trucking for several companies. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Kenny loved horses and mules, rodeos,...
Larry Dewayne Carlson
Jul 29, 2024
Larry Dewayne Carlson, 58, of Newport, departed this life on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1966 in Meridian, Mississippi to Kerry Carlson, Sr. and Mary Loretta Watkins Carlson.
During his working years he worked as a manager for Walmart. During his younger years he played football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He enjoyed fishing and had...
Jonathan Lynn Dunn
Jul 22, 2024
Jonathan Lynn Dunn, 81, of De Valls Bluff, departed this life on Monday, July 22, 2024. He was born on August 30, 1942 in Paducah, Kentucky, to Clifford and Mae Francis Farmer Dunn.
Jon worked for Alcoa Industries for over thirty-two years as a supervisor. After his retirement from Alcoa he drove a long haul truck for Salmon Postal Contractors out...
Sharon Francis Blanchard
Jul 21, 2024
Sharon Francis Blanchard, 58, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born on March 25, 1966, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Robert Lee Sanders, Sr. and Mavis Cooksey Sanders.
Her love for taking care of others was shown during the time she spent working in nursing homes as an CNA. She was of the Baptist faith.
Sharon and...
Gary Hamilton Burch
Jul 19, 2024
Gary Hamilton Burch, 75, of Concord, departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Batesville. He was born on November 25, 1948, in Ogallala, Nebraska, to Patrick and Eleanor Mayden Burch.
Gary began his career in law enforcement in Lincoln, Nebraska and was promoted to a training officer with the State Patrol in Nebraska, Utah, and Colorado. He was a...
Veneda Swetnam
Jun 29, 2024
Veneda Aline (Robertson) Swetnam, beloved mother and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on June 29th, 2024, surrounded by her devoted children. She was born on March 11th, 1940 in Mammoth Spring, AR, to Carl Lester and Edith (Standage) Robertson. Veneda's life was a testament to her deep love for her family, which she held close to her...
Danny Reed Talley
Jun 19, 2024
Danny Reed Talley, 69, of Floral, departed this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Little Rock. He was born on December 9, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee to Boyd Reed Talley and Reda Blackwell Rhodes.
During his working years Danny was a truck driver in the trucking business. His family will remember him as one of the most fun people they...
Wilbur Theadore Furrow
Jun 5, 2024
Wilbur Theadore Furrow, 53 of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at CHI St. Vincent in Little Rock. He was born on December 30, 1970, in Batesville, AR to Lavern Furrow and Blanche Louise (Lamb) Furrow.Wilbur was a loving Christian husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the Velvet Ridge Church of Christ. He...
John Mark Milligan
May 31, 2024
John Mark Milligan, 59, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born on February 6, 1965, in Leachville, Arkansas to Ronnie Coy Milligan and Beatrice Jones Milligan. During his lifetime he worked in various factories.John enjoyed NASCAR and street car racing in which he and his wife would race to see who could outrace the...
Tommy Rudolph Thompson
May 28, 2024
Tommy Rudolph Thompson, 79, of Mountain View, Arkansas, gained his heavenly wings on Thursday, May 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 21, 1944, in Macks, Arkansas, to Rudolph and Lois Thompson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Loretta (Smith) Thompson of Mountain View, Arkansas; daughter, Cynthia Palmer of Washington; sons, Tommy Alan...
Freddie Edward Book
May 27, 2024
Freddie Book, 78 of Concord, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home with his loved ones by his side.
He was born in Piggott, Arkansas, on April 18, 1946, son of Herbert and Gladys (Gordon) Book. Freddie spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was united in marriage...
Jerry Lynn Kimbrough
Apr 27, 2024
Jerry Lynn Kimbrough, 71, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1952, to the late Silas and Mary (Carnett) Kimbrough in Manila, Arkansas. He was united in marriage to Crystal Knapp in Kennett, Missouri, in 1972. During his working years, Jerry worked for Arkansas Glass Container in Jonesboro for many years...
Kathleen Ann Morris
Apr 23, 2024
Kathleen Ann Morris, 73, of Cave City, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with her beloved James R. Morris was at her side as always. She was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on December 29,1950 to Ted and Emily Zalenski.She and her beloved James married on March 15, 1974 and were together for fifty years. They were always together and she...
Glen Waymon Posey
Apr 14, 2024
Glen Waymon Posey, 60, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024, He was born on January 14, 1964, to George Waymon Posey and Geneva Evans Stark Posey in Mesa, Arizona. Glen enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and camping. He was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed working on vehicles. He worshipped his grandchildren and loved spending time with...
Frank Ellsworth Mertz, Jr.
Apr 9, 2024
Frank Ellsworth Mertz, Jr., 83, departed this life on Tuesday, April 09, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1940, in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.Frank was a steel worker and retired early from the Dana Corporation located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Frank served our country in the Navy. Frank enjoyed fishing, traveling, and seeing the nature sights such as waterfalls, He loved to...
JoAnn Covington
Apr 7, 2024
JoAnn Covington, 84, of Southside, departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1939, in Judsonia, Arkansas to Hubert Sellers and Flora Jewel Joyner Sellers. During her working years she was a secretary and bookkeeper in the family business.She was a faithful member of Maple Springs Baptist Church in Rosie. She also served as church...
Daniel Leonard Barrett, Jr.
Apr 5, 2024
Daniel Leonard Barrett, Jr., 59, of Cave City, departed this life on Friday, April 5, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on December 6, 1964, in Mount Kisco, New York, to Daniel Leonard Barrett Sr. and Alice Moore Barrett.Daniel was a truly genuine and caring person with a work ethic second to none. He worked for many years...
Kim Phillips
Apr 4, 2024
Kim Phillips of Batesville passed away on Thursday April 4, 2024 at the age of 70. He was preceded in passing by his parents, V.L. and Marie Phillips, his brother Bob Phillips, grandparents Audary and Mary Matthews and Virgil and Helen Phillips, uncles James (Murval) and Jerry (Mary) Matthews, uncle Hayden (Sue) Phillips, and aunts Wanda (John Jr.) Morrow and...
Barbara Keen
Mar 31, 2024
Barbara Keen, 88, of Wynne, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1935 in Tallahassee, Florida, to Fred Smothers and Annalee Mills Smothers.Barbara worked as an operator for Bell South Telephone. She enjoyed shopping and she and her late husband were known for their ability to be considered a marksman in skilled...
Donald Roy Jackson
Mar 31, 2024
Donald Roy Jackson, 84, of Batesville departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born in Clarksdale, Iowa, to Roy Jackson and Oda Alice (Close) Jackson.Donald was a man full of life and well skilled. He was an engineer by trade and worked with several industry leaders such as George Nissen in developing the trampoline and designing the...
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