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Betty Lou Parker

Betty Lou Parker

Jun 5, 2022

Betty Lou Williams Parker, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022.        

She was born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to Mel Williams and Ida Marie Huscusson Williams.

During her working years she was a bartender for White River Country Club in Batesville.

Betty enjoyed gardening, tinkering, traveling with grandkids, helping others, and spending time...

Dell Gene Stinson

Dell Gene Stinson

Jun 3, 2022

Dell Gene Stinson, 39, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, June 3, 2022, in Desha, Arkansas. 

He was born on June 25, 1982, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Jimmy Dillard and Tina Martin.

Dell was a truck driver for Future Fuels of Batesville. He attended Living Water Church in Desha.

He enjoyed fishing and liked trucks...

Maryann Street Harvill

Maryann Street Harvill

Jun 2, 2022

Maryann Street Harvill, 66, of Batesville went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 2, 2022. She was born April 9, 1956 to Jewell Stevens Street and William Dee Street.   She was of Baptist faith. She fought a courageous & brave battle with Parkinson's but she never lost her sense of humor.   "Sweet Maryann" as she was known...

Fanny Elizabeth Girtman Deaton

Fanny Elizabeth Girtman Deaton

Jun 1, 2022

Fanny Elizabeth Girtman Deaton, 75, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. 

She was born on March 30, 1947, in Cave City, Arkansas, to Roy Girtman and Missie Johnson Girtman.

Fanny worked in dietary for a disabled school during her working years.   

She loved her family greatly and enjoyed their visits. Fanny...

Troy Henderson "Rat" Farris

Troy Henderson "Rat" Farris

May 25, 2022

 

Troy Henderson “Rat” Farris, 74, of Cave City, departed this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

 

He was born in Batesville on December 5, 1947, to Troy Farris and Pauline Justice Farris. He and Betty Wilson were married on February 5, 1977. The celebrated over forty-five years of marriage.

 

During his lifetime he was a logger...

Kenneth Douglas Bennett

Kenneth Douglas Bennett

May 4, 2022

 

Kenneth Douglas Bennett, 73, of Heber Springs, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

 

He was born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas on February 5, 1949, to J.T. and Carrie Lou Tapp Bennett.  He was united in marriage to Joan Bennett on January 10, 1973, and they enjoyed over 48 years of marriage. He was...

Donnie Lee Hubbard

Donnie Lee Hubbard

Apr 27, 2022

 

Donnie Lee Hubbard, 71, of Locust Grove, departed this life on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

 

He was born in Newport, Arkansas on July 1, 1950, to Willie Lee Hubbard and Ruth Parrish Emory.

 

Donnie was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Southside. He retired after thirty-two years of working for Ind. Co. Cable...

Horace Newell "Wick" Marvin, Jr.

Horace Newell "Wick" Marvin, Jr.

Apr 10, 2022

Horace “Wick” Marvin, Jr. 77, of Almond, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, April 10, 2022, following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 18, 1944, in Little Rock, to Horace Marvin, Sr. and Margaret “Peggy” Marvin.

 

After graduating from Hall High School and Hendrix College, he received a medical degree from UAMS.  He served in the US...

Charlotte Raye Waggoner

Charlotte Raye Waggoner

Apr 9, 2022

Charlotte Raye Kinsey Waggoner, 81, of Southside, Arkansas, passed away on April 9, 2022. She was born to parents Alfred Ray Kinsey and Margaret Sue Gordan Kinsey, on August 8, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas.   She graduated from North Little Rock Ole Main in 1958 and while attending UALR, she married Joe Waggoner and had 3 children: Greg (deceased),...

Shawn  Dougless Baker

Shawn Dougless Baker

Mar 30, 2022

 

Shawn D Baker, 27, of Batesville, departed this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas.

 

Shawn was born in Searcy on January 26, 1995, to Doug Baker and Lucinda Smith. During his working years he was employed at Peco and fast food restaurants.

 

He loved going to the lake, camping, and fishing with his...

Norma Rea McSpadden

Norma Rea McSpadden

Mar 28, 2022

Norma Rae McSpadden, 75, of Salado departed this life on Monday, March 28, 2022 in Batesville.  She was born in Batesville on January 9, 1947 to T D Edwards and Wanda Rogers Edwards.  She was of the Baptist Faith.

Norma worked in various factories during her lifetime and most recently worked for the Littlefield Convenience Stores as a cashier.

She...

Paul Arthur  Slisher

Paul Arthur Slisher

Mar 28, 2022

Paul Arthur Slisher, 90, departed this life on Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home in Bethesda. He was born in Miami County, Indiana on April 29, 1931, to Paul Vernon and Mary Edith Burdine Slisher.

 

He served our country in the Army and during his working years he worked at Midwest Lime Company for over thirty-five years....

Roy Dean Martin

Roy Dean Martin

Mar 17, 2022

Roy Dean Martin, 77, of Floral, passed peacefully at home on March 17, 2022, with his wife by his side.  He was born in Parkin, Arkansas on October 29, 1944, to John Martin and Edith Johnson Martin.

During his working years, Roy farmed in California and operated backhoe and dozer equipment.  He enjoyed growing things and built amazing houses.  His...

Tiauna Marisha "Diamond" Matthews

Tiauna Marisha "Diamond" Matthews

Mar 13, 2022

Tiauna Marisha “Diamond” Matthews, 17, of Batesville departed this life on March 13, 2022. She was born in West Helena on August 24, 2004, to Sylvia Whiteside Matthews.

 

Tiauan attended Southside High School and was a cheerleader who enjoyed attending sports events. She loved doing hair, make-up, rap dancing, singing, and listening to music.  She loved spending time...

Edna Regina Swaim

Edna Regina Swaim

Mar 12, 2022

Edna Regina Swaim, 55, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, March 12, 2022. 

She was born on April 26, 1966, in Batesville , to Willie Farris and Ida Ruth Causby. She was united in marriage to Gerald Swaim on April 26, 1995  and together they celebrated over twenty-six years of marriage.  Regina was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her...

Agnes Marie Beckum

Agnes Marie Beckum

Mar 11, 2022

Agnes Marie Beckum, 78, of Smithville, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, March 11, 2022. 

She was born on August 3, 1943, in Grange, Arkansas, to Roy Girtman and Missie Johnson Girtman. She was united in marriage to Danny Beckum on December 12, 1992  and together they celebrated over twenty-nine years of marriage.

Agnes worked in various factories...

Loretta Jeanne Grammer

Loretta Jeanne Grammer

Mar 5, 2022

Loretta Jeanne Grammer was born on June 9th, 1952 in Missouri to Joseph and Bessie Carnaghi.  She was raised in their home with 3 brothers and 2 sisters until she met and married her late husband, Charles (Bo) Grammer.

Charles and Loretta made a home in Round Lake Beach Illinois where they raised 5 children together.  Her family and faith...

Alberta Dolores Richardson

Alberta Dolores Richardson

Feb 22, 2022

Alberta Dolores Richardson, 85, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  She was born in Batesville on June 6,1936 to Buddy Vick and Jewell Homesley Vick.

 

She and Rev. Jimmy Richardson were married in Batesville on March 31, 1953.

She was a homemaker and very devoted to her family.  She was very active in her husband’s...

Jolene Lorinda Pomranky

Jolene Lorinda Pomranky

Feb 20, 2022

Jolene Lorinda Pomranky, 54, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, February 20, 2022, in Batesville.

She was born on July 10, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Donald Roy and Mavis JoAnn (Graves) Jackson. She was united in marriage to Curtis Alan Pomranky on November 19, 1989, in Batesville, Arkansas. During her working years, she worked as a nurse. Jolene...

Janice Ann Pogue

Janice Ann Pogue

Feb 18, 2022

 

Janice Ann Pogue, 75, of Batesville, passed from this walk of life on Friday, February 18, 2022. 

 

She was born in Cushman on December 30, 1946, to Wesley Smith and Ruby Nail Smith.

 

She and Steven Pogue were married in Batesville on December 15, 1989, and they enjoyed over thirty-two years of marriage.   During her working...

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