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James F. Herrington

James F. Herrington

Jun 16, 2023

James F. Herrington, 86, departed this life on Friday, June 16, 2023. He was born on November 8, 1936, in Gloster, Mississippi to James Herd Herrington and Eva Williams Herrington.

During his working years he installed flooring throughout the United States and for area churches. When he wasn’t installing flooring, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was a member of...

Barbara Ann Gay

Barbara Ann Gay

Jun 9, 2023

Barbara Ann Gay 65, of Floral, Arkansas passed away at her home on June 9, 2023.

Barbara was born March 12, 1958, to the late Delano Dean and Ida Mae Frazier of Guion, Arkansas.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Stephen Gay of Floral; three daughters, Amber (Elvis) Hammack of Floral, Jessica (Gary) Coburn of Prim, and...

Billie Ruth Carlson

Billie Ruth Carlson

Jun 4, 2023

Billie Ruth Carlson, 75, of Southside, departed this life on Sunday, June 4, 2023.  She was born in Ames, Iowa, on January 5, 1948, to Floyd “Tony” Martin and Pauline Maze Martin.

She and Mark Carlson were married on October 17, 1970, in Wichita, Kansas, and they enjoyed over fifty-two years of marriage. She worked in Healthcare and loved being...

James Garland Clements

James Garland Clements

May 27, 2023

James Garland Clements, 68, of Walnut Ridge, departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023.  He was born in Imboden on September 8, 1954, to Emmett P. Clements and Florence Loane Clements.

During his working years he was a factory worker with Waterloo Industries.  He was of the Baptist Faith.

James enjoyed spending time with his wife and watching his...

Tracy Eugene Conyers

Tracy Eugene Conyers

May 26, 2023

Tracy Eugene Conyers, 56, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, May 26, 2023.  He was born on July 11, 1966, in Batesville, to Raymond Conyers and Garner Neal Conyers.

During his working years he was a truck driver.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Tracy enjoyed being outdoors, spending time with his...

Sheila Jean Salemi

Sheila Jean Salemi

May 8, 2023

Sheila Jean Salemi, 56, of Southside departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023.  She was born in Buffalo, New York to Chester Kielbasa and Susan Rayhole Kielbasa.  Sheila was a pastry chef and enjoyed painting, bike fests, the beach, and fishing.

She is survived by her husband, David, of the home: her sons, Douglas (Alexis) Taylor, Jr., of Bethesda,...

Kenneth Wayne Gass

Kenneth Wayne Gass

May 6, 2023

Kenneth Wayne "Pete" Gass, 75, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was born on in Batesville May 10, 1947 to James William Gass and Winnie Sample Gass.  During his working years he was a truck driver of which he enjoyed driving for over thirty-two years. He served our country in the...

Paul Junior Smith

Paul Junior Smith

Apr 12, 2023

Paul Smith, 89, of Newport, departed this life on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  He was born in Greenway, Arkansas, on May 19, 1933, to J. L. Smith and Mamie Rickman Smith.  During his working years he was involved in agriculture and farming.  He served our country in the Army.

He was a member of Ruddle Hill Baptist Church in Batesville.

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Holly Jean Gilbert

Holly Jean Gilbert

Apr 9, 2023

Holly Jean McKenzie Gilbert, 45, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, April 9, 2023.  She was born on June 28, 1977 to Larry Boyd Talley and Sandra K. Chandler Talley.  During her working years she worked in nursing homes.

Holly loved gardening and planting flowers.

She is survived by her sons, Blanton Reed, of Fayetteville, Darrell Reed, of...

Michael Douglas Van Horn

Michael Douglas Van Horn

Apr 8, 2023

Michael Douglas VanHorn, 59, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, April 8, 2023.  He was born on June 29, 1963, to Paul VanHorn, Jr. and Juanita Faye Qualls VanHorn.  He worked in construction during his lifetime.

He was a member of The Rock Outreach in Cushman.

Michael enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his grandson, Ian.

He is...

Betty Christene Anderson

Betty Christene Anderson

Apr 1, 2023

Betty Christene Anderson, 83, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at her home in Batesville. She was born on July 22, 1939 to Herbert Wayne Johnson and Bessie May Allen Johnson.

She and Jennings (Andy) Anderson were married in 1957 and enjoyed over fifty-years of marriage until his death in 2011.

During her working years she...

Jasper James Owen Dwane Dougherty

Jasper James Owen Dwane Dougherty

Mar 31, 2023

Jasper James Owen Dwane Dougherty, 2, of Sidney, departed from this life on Friday, March 31, 2023 in his home with his loving family surrounding him.  Jasper was born on November 21, 2020, in Batesville to Zebidiah Montybill Gene Smith Dougherty and April Nicole Downs.

The family has fond memories of Jasper such as he would scoot himself off the...

Craig “Cowboy" Brown

Craig “Cowboy" Brown

Mar 25, 2023

Craig "Cowboy" Brown, departed this life on Saturday, March 25. 2023 in Batesville.  He was born on June 27, 1942 in Batesville to Romus Brown and Nellie Tosh Brown.  He served our country in the Army and during his working years he was a farm manager and truck driver.

He will be remembered by many people as the "Dollar Bill...

Stanley Wayne Huffman

Stanley Wayne Huffman

Mar 21, 2023

Stanley Wayne Huffman, 68, of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Little Rock.  He was born on March 7, 1955 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Gensis Lyvod Huffman and Addie Marcell (Morgan) Huffman.  

He and Bobbie Alice Mae Herron were married in Luxora, Arkansas on October 15, 1976, in the Luxora First Baptist Church....

Gladys Irene Shear

Gladys Irene Shear

Mar 21, 2023

Gladys "Irene" Shear of Southside, Arkansas, passed peacefully with all of her family by her side on the morning of Tuesday, March 21, 2023.   She was born on December 15, 1938 in Coulter, Iowa to Richard Thielen and Gladys (Rodemeyer) Thielen.    After growing up on the farm with her parents and nine other siblings, Irene married Richard Shear of...

Robert Burton Thomas

Robert Burton Thomas

Mar 11, 2023

Robert Burton Thomas, 89, of Southside, departed this life on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Little Rock. He was born in Huff, Arkansas, on September 12, 1933, to Johnny and Edna Thomas.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty Greenhaw.   He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Melda Jean Thomas and children,...

Carrie Amber Bowers

Carrie Amber Bowers

Mar 11, 2023

It is with great sadness and heartfelt appreciation that the family of Carrie Amber Bowers, 54, announces the peaceful passing of their beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. Carrie, who was kind, strong, and incredibly generous, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 11, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Carrie Amber Bowers was born on August 18,...

Wayman Raleigh Kramer

Wayman Raleigh Kramer

Mar 6, 2023

Wayman Raleigh Kramer, 88, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, March 6, 2023.  He was born on June 3, 1934, in Newport, Arkansas to Earnest Cricket Kramer and Pearl Harris Watts.

He worked in the heating and cooling business and retired from Caterpillar.  He served our country in the Air Force.

His family said he was legend in his...

Homer Paul Thrasher, Jr

Homer Paul Thrasher, Jr

Mar 4, 2023

Homer Paul Thrasher, Jr., of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  He was born in Watonga, Oklahoma to Homer and Imogene Roberts Thrasher.  

Homer served our country in the Air Force and during his working years he worked in logistics in the oil fields. He lived and worked in the Alaskan oil fields from 1976 until...

Hugh Cleveland Mobley

Hugh Cleveland Mobley

Feb 16, 2023

Hugh Cleveland Mobley passed from this life on February 16, 2023, at his cattle ranch in Charlotte Arkansas.  He had been in home hospice care since June.  Hugh was with his wife and was able to view the land he farmed for over forty years from the large picture frame window in his living room.

Hugh was born August 29,...

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