Obituaries

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,...

Rachelle Diane Bock

Rachelle Diane Bock

Feb 3, 2023

Rachelle Diane Bock, 51, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Friday, February 3, 2023.  She was born on May 8, 1971 in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Rollie John Bock and Grace Lovell Bock. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Batesville.

Rachelle loved her family especially taking care of her grand-babies.  She was a “witty” person who never met...

Eddie Lee Sullivan

Eddie Lee Sullivan

Jan 28, 2023

 

A time to be born….

            Eddie Lee Sullivan was born May 31, 1950, to the union of Will and Ethel Sullivan in Elaine, Arkansas.

A time to grow….

Eddie received his education in the state of Arkansas. Eddie did not pursue higher education but instilled in his children that knowledge gives you opportunity. Soon he ventured to Chicago...

Jeffery William Beck

Jeffery William Beck

Jan 23, 2023

Jeffery William Beck, 58, of Mt Pleasant, AR died peacefully on January 23, 2023, in Batesville AR, with loved ones at his side. Per his wishes no services will be held and he will be later laid at rest next to his father in Melbourne Arkansas.

Although his life span was not long, Jeff certainly lived his life to the...

John Edward Ashley

John Edward Ashley

Jan 15, 2023

John Edward Ashley, 54, of Cave City, departed this life on Sunday, January 15, 2023, in Batesville.  He was born on January 25, 1968 to Avey Edward Ashley and Alma Dianne Tims.

John enjoyed classical and rock and roll music. He spent a lot of time on the road in an 18-wheeler. He was a family man who enjoyed spending...

Larry Allen Finney

Larry Allen Finney

Jan 6, 2023

 

Larry Allen Finney, 73, of Batesville, departed this life on January 6, 2023.  He was born in South Bend, Indiana, on August 12, 1949, to Linden S. Finney and Agnes Harrington.  During his working years he was employed by GEN Corp.  He was a member of the Maple Springs Baptist Church in Rosie.

Larry loved going to church, gospel...

Sherryl Jean Andrews

Sherryl Jean Andrews

Dec 19, 2022

Sherryl Jean Savage Andrews, 66, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, December 19, 2022.  She was born on April 20, 1956, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Hubert L. Savage and Betty J. King Savage.

Sherryl will be remembered as a loving, kind hearted woman who was very friendly and had a big heart.  She loved gospel music and attending church. ...

Teresa Yvonne Parr

Teresa Yvonne Parr

Dec 16, 2022

 

Teresa Yvonne Brown Parr, 53, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, December 16, 2022.  She was born on August 20, 1969, in Batesville to Aubrey Brown and Pat Wilson Brown.

Teresa enjoyed swimming, being outdoors, cooking, and country music.  She loved to read and loved her job as a CNA.  During the past few months, she worked in...

Melissa Irene Freeman

Melissa Irene Freeman

Dec 2, 2022

Melissa Irene Freeman, 47, of Cave City, departed this life on Friday, December 2, 2022. She was born on August 15, 1975, in Seymour, Indiana to Richard Beaty and Diana Wilson Beaty.

She and David Freeman were married on May 30, 1997, and enjoyed over nineteen years of marriage until his death in 2016.  Melissa was a homemaker who loved...

Cornelius Crouch

Cornelius Crouch

Dec 2, 2022

Cornelius Crouch, 75, of Cave City, departed this life on Friday, December 2, 2022.  He was born on July 19, 1947, in Hickory Ridge to Johnny William Crouch and Cora Elizabeth Helton Crouch.

He and Rita Louise Moser were married on November 5, 1976,in Harrison, Arkansas, and enjoyed over forty six years of marriage.

He enjoyed farming, dog races, driving...

Jason Robert Cox

Jason Robert Cox

Nov 29, 2022

 

Jason Robert Cox, 46, of Southside, departed this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.  He was born on April 27, 1976, in Gainesville, Missiouri to Trina Cox.

He will be remembered as a sincere loving person who loved his family very much.  During his younger years he spent much time with his uncle camping and fishing.  He loved fast...

Benny Wayne Goings, Sr.

Benny Wayne Goings, Sr.

Nov 21, 2022

Benny Wayne Goings, Sr. 78, of Newark, departed this life on Monday, November 21, 2022.  He was born on January 23, 1944, in Sitka, Arkansas to Glenn Goings and Delphia Sylvia Morgan Goings.

He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing.  He worked in construction during his working years, and he served our country in the Army. 

Benny is survived by his...

Corinthia Faye Holt

Corinthia Faye Holt

Nov 20, 2022

 

Corinthia Faye Holt, 56, of Cave City, departed this life on Sunday, November 20, 2022.  She was born on June 30, 1966, in Miami, Arizona to Herbert Moore and Della Frances Porter Reid.

She is survived by her son, Dwight Moore (Ashley) of Odessa, Texas;  brothers, Raymond Moore (Michele) of Cave City, Charles Moore, of Washington State; grandchildren, Dominic,...

Mandi Michelle Cossey

Mandi Michelle Cossey

Nov 3, 2022

Mandi Michelle Cossey, 32, of Southside, departed this life on Thursday, November 3, 2022. She was born in Newport on December 9,1989 to William Cossey and Hiawatha Joann Herman Cossey.

Mandi is survived by her father, Billy Cossey; daughters, Jaysa Makinzie Winkle and Kadence Joann Winkle, brother, William Matthew Cossey; and several friends.

She was preceded in death by...

Howard Lamar Huey

Howard Lamar Huey

Oct 25, 2022

Howard Lamar Huey, 87, of Southside, Arkansas, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 25,2022 at his home.  He was born in Ponotoc, Mississipppi, on May 24, 1935, to Joseph Huey and Gladys Gilmore Huey.

He was a retired high school teacher and served our country in the Air Force during the Korean War.

Howard is survived by his wife of...

Maria Teresa Brock

Maria Teresa Brock

Oct 23, 2022

Maria Teresa Brock, 51, of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, ascended to heaven to be with the Lord and her baby boy on Sunday, October 23,2022.  She was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 10, 1971, to Everardo Berber and Teresa Garcia Berber.

Teresa was a very loving and cherished wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and friend.  She loved spending time with...

Wonice Wildene Nease

Wonice Wildene Nease

Oct 22, 2022

Wonice Wildene Nease, 74, of Mtn.View, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, October 22,2022.  She was born in Mtn. View, Arkansas, on September 16, 1948, to Jim Dan Powell and Thelma Eleanore Burns Powell.

She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and during her working years was a hairdresser.

Wonice is survived by her son, Donnie Lee Chism, of...

Carl Glen Wallis, Sr.

Carl Glen Wallis, Sr.

Oct 20, 2022

Carl Glen Wallis, Sr., 86, departed this life on Thursday, October 20, 2022.  He was born in Sylamore, Arkansas on April 14,1936 to Joseph Austin Wallis and Sarah Pitts Wallis.

During his working years he was a mechanic.  He enjoyed fishing, wood working, and bird watching.  He loved to build things and talking on CB radios.

Carl is survived by...