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Linda Marie Vickers Ritter

Linda Marie Vickers Ritter

Oct 1, 2022

Linda Marie Vickers Ritter, of Southside, departed this life on Saturday, October 1, 2022.  She was born in Amhurst, Texas on June 26, 1955, to Harding Anderson and Rentha Baker Anderson.

Linda was considered a “home body” who enjoyed tv talk shows.  She was also known as the Facebook Queen.  She had a love for lemons and limes which she...

George Devon Reeves

George Devon Reeves

Sep 28, 2022

George Devon Reeves, 89, of Desha, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

He was born in Promise Land, Arkansas on July 19, 1933, to William Reeves and Myrtle Stewart Reeves.

During his working years he owned his own furniture business and upholstery shop.  He was a member of the Southside Church of Christ.

George loved to play...

Lorene (Sis) Altman

Lorene (Sis) Altman

Sep 19, 2022

Mildred Lorene (Sis) Altman, 90, of Batesville, departed this life on September 19, 2022.   She was born in Sandtown, Arkansas on September 2, 1932, to Andrew Reed and Bonnie Seymore Kelly.   After graduation from Cave City High School, she moved to Hobbs, New Mexico to work for Western Union Telegram. While working, she met her husband Eldon Earl...

Frances Louise Farmer

Frances Louise Farmer

Sep 18, 2022

Frances Louise Farmer, 89, of Saffell, departed this life on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born in Marmaduke on November 13,1932 to Clyde Farmer and Marie Hampton.

She was a homemaker who loved and enjoyed her kids and grandkids.  She loved growing roses, going to church with her church family and visiting her neighbors.

Frances was a member of...

Colene Bunch

Colene Bunch

Sep 7, 2022

Colene Bunch, 64, of Southside, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas.

She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 22, 1958, daughter of the late Marvin Lee and Ruby (Newsome) Dewey. Colene was a member of Southside Compass Church in Southside. She enjoyed riding, shopping and spending time with her family.

Colene is survived by her...

Mossolene "Moss" Catherine Smith

Mossolene "Moss" Catherine Smith

Aug 28, 2022

Mossolene “Moss” Catherine Smith, 53, of Batesville departed this life on Sunday, August 28, 2022.  She was born on January 5, 1969 to Norma Sue Botto in Stockton, California.  She and Kevin Smith were married in Greenbrier on October 25, 2014.   Moss worked in the property management business during her working years.  She loved horror movies and decorating for...

Donald "Pops" Chester Januchowski

Donald "Pops" Chester Januchowski

Aug 25, 2022

Donald "Pops" Chester Januchowski, 67, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away peacefully on August 25, 2022, after a long battle with cancer surrounded by family and laughter. He was born on April 5, 1955, in Alpena, Michigan and graduated from Alpena High School in 1973. Don relocated with his family to Batesville in 1983 where he resided for the remainder of...

Jayson Uriah Strong

Jayson Uriah Strong

Aug 22, 2022

Jayson Uriah Strong, 41, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, August 22, 2022, in Fargo, North Dakota. He was born in Newport on September 11,1980 to Timothy Franklin Allen and Linda Haag Beer.

He was a railroad operator and traveled throughout the United States.   He will be remembered as a hard-working man who loved all those who were blessed...

Evelyn Mae Dunn

Evelyn Mae Dunn

Aug 13, 2022

Evelyn Mae Dunn, 80, of De Valls Bluff, departed this life on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was born in De Valls Bluff on April 8,1942 to Willie Parr and Geneva Kirkemier Parr.

She was a member of Pepper’s Lake Church of Christ.  She retired from working in various factories.  She loved flowers!  Her lawn was adored with them.

Evelyn...

Betty Jo Reynolds

Betty Jo Reynolds

Aug 9, 2022

 

Betty Jo Reynolds, 84, of Southside, departed this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born in Pleasant Plains on April 17, 1938, to Chester Albert Gilbert and Nora Belle Lambert.

She enjoyed gardening and raising chickens. She was a member of North Heights Church of Christ.

Betty is survived by her son, Bob Reynolds; grandson, Jeremy Lehr...

Karen Leah Reynolds

Karen Leah Reynolds

Jul 30, 2022

 

Karen Leah Reynolds, 57, of Southside, departed this life on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born in Martinsville, Indiana on March 19,1965 to Carl Stanger and Janet Ward Stanger.

Leah was a homemaker and on February 14, 2013, she and Bob Reynolds were united in marriage at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Southside.

She enjoyed music and art...

Timothy Michael Watson

Timothy Michael Watson

Jul 29, 2022

 

Timothy Michael Watson, 49, of Forrest City, departed this life on Friday, July 29, 2022.  He was born in Batesville on July 19, 1973, to William O. Watson and Barbara Ballard Watson.

Timothy enjoyed walking, diesel trucks and tractors, Bumblebee Transformers, and wrestling.  He was very fond of Special Olympics.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Timothy...

Lena "Marie" Priest

Lena "Marie" Priest

Jul 19, 2022

Lena “Marie” Priest, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Woodlawn Heights in Batesville, AR.

Marie was born on the 13th of June in 1933 at her parent’s home in Lost Cane, Mississippi County, Arkansas to Thomas (Tobe) Bourland and Lottie Mae Bourland who preceded her in death.

She graduated from Manila High School in...

Glen Thomas Rickman

Glen Thomas Rickman

Jul 6, 2022

 

 

Glen Thomas Rickman, 54, of Marion, departed this life on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 25, 1967, to Roy Rickman and Johnnie Lee Williams.

Glen was a welder during his working years. He loved being outdoors.  He enjoyed fishing, rock hunting, growing plants and anything which involved nature.

He is survived...

Shelia Marie Guthrie

Shelia Marie Guthrie

Jul 4, 2022

Shelia Marie Guthrie, 41, of Sulphur Rock, departed this life on Monday, July 4, 2022.

She was born in Batesville on August 7, 1980, to Benny Goings and Linda McNaughton Goings. She and Tony Guthrie were married on March 31, 2007, in Sulphur Rock. She was a member of the Sulphur Rock Baptist Church.

Shelia was a homemaker and a...

Eddie Joe Sample

Eddie Joe Sample

Jun 29, 2022

Eddie Joe Sample, 67, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, following a long illness.

He was born on January 12, 1955, to Charlie and Leda Sample. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ruth and a son, Sean (Jeanette); grandsons, Hudson and Miles; bonus grandchildren, Gavin and Lenny Thomas, all of Pleasant Plains;...

Jessie Arnold Thompson

Jessie Arnold Thompson

Jun 28, 2022

 

Jessie Arnold (Jeffro) Thompson, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

He was born in Helena on October 9, 1964, to Jesse Lafayette Thompson and Patsy Ruth Puckett Thompson.

Jessie was a mechanic during his working years. He also enjoyed training horses and rodeos. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and climbing trees. He loved spending...

Katrina Marlene Calhoun

Katrina Marlene Calhoun

Jun 21, 2022

 

Katrina Marlene Calhoun, 56, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. She was born in Bakersfield, California on October 20, 1965, to Kenneth and Lorene Ridge Bearden.

She was of the Pentecostal faith.  She enjoyed going to the river and watching the birds on her porch.

Katrina is survived by her husband, Thomas, of the home;...

Rita Kay Shelton

Rita Kay Shelton

Jun 17, 2022

 

Rita Kay Shelton, 76, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born in Rector, Arkansas on January 7,1946 to Herman and Wanda Lee Gregory Morris.

Rita married Billie Shelton in 1963 and they enjoyed over 41 years of marriage.

During her working years she was a hairdresser and owned Timberline Restaurant in Highland...

Victoria Lynn Ring

Victoria Lynn Ring

Jun 7, 2022

Victoria Lynn Ring, 52, of Cave City departed this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born in Dallas, Texas to Sharon Ring on March 13, 1970.  

She referred to herself as a mother hen to many people.  She was a very honest person who would tell people the best way they should go about things.  She never...

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