Obituaries

Nov 11, 2021

Norma Lee Strader, 51, of Oxford, departed this life on Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 10,1970 to Bobby Carl Scott, Sr. and Norma Lee Porter Scott.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Union.

Norma enjoyed baking and taking care of other people. She was drawn to hurting people and wanted to...

Oct 22, 2021

David Lloyd McBride, 82, of Batesville, died on Friday, October 22, 2021. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on July 30, 1939, to Loyd McBride and Marian Elena Read McBride.

On June 22, 1963, in Memphis, Tennessee, he and Betty Sue Anderson were married, and they enjoyed over fifty-eight years of marriage.

He was a member in the Southside Congregation of Jehovah’s...

Oct 16, 2021

Mary Clara Barrett, 57, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born in Houston, Texas, on November 13,1963 to Armond Baroski and Laura Gallo Baroski.

She and Daniel Barrett were married in Houston on May 31, 1986. Together they enjoyed over thirty-five years of marriage. She was of the Catholic faith and a homemaker. Mary loved...

Oct 12, 2021

Katelyn Marie Hodges, 21, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born in Burlington, Iowa on August 28, 2000, to Matthew Hodges and Christy Fye.

Katelyn loved life. She always had a smile and never met a stranger. She was outgoing and will be missed greatly. She enjoyed writing and drawing as a hobby. She...

Sep 28, 2021

Sharon Kay Carpenter, 78, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

She was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on August 7, 1943 to John Ellis Polston and Nonia Pearl Doyle Polston. Sharon was a member of Harrison Street Church of Christ. She was a people person who enjoyed spending time with others. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and...

Sep 19, 2021

Kerry Ann Jennings, 49, of Batesville, departed this life on September 19, 2021. She was born on October 31, 1971, in Osceola, Arkansas to Charles Cooper Driver, Sr. and Janice Elmore Westbrook.

She and Lance Jennings were married on March 7, 2009, at Swaim Hill Baptist Church. During her lifetime she was a cake designer who loved baking, especially...

Sep 17, 2021

Lauren Lynn Risley, was born December 17, 1964, in Oklahoma. Lauren became one of God’s Angels on Friday, September 17, 2021.

She graduated from college at Central Oklahoma University and served for several years on the Oklahoma State Board of Insurance. Lauren was blessed with two daughters during her life. She enjoyed a rich life spent with family members...

Sep 10, 2021

Billy Dean Williams (nickname “Jerry”), age 76, died Sept 10, 2021 at Mountain Meadows Nursing Home in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on August 12, 1945 to Curtis and Mary (Hanks) Williams of Mountain View, Arkansas.

Billy was of the Baptist faith and worked as an Ironworker.

He is survived by his son Donald Williams of Alexandria, Virginia; two sisters, Betty...

Sep 8, 2021

Glenn Arthur Mitchell, 65, of Cherokee Village, departed this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in Batesville. He was born in Orlando, Florida on November 10,1955 to L.V. Mitchell and Jeanne Lee Schilling Mitchell.

He worked at Emerson Electric in Paragould for over thirty years and Mid-South Plumbing and Electrical in Jonesboro before retiring. Glenn had a passion for playing...

Aug 29, 2021

Connie Fay Kester Midkiff, 66, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born in Qulin, Missouri on November 16,1954 to Audy Eli and Rosie Della Julis Kester.

During her working years she was employed with the Conagra Corporation in Batesville. Connie loved her family dearly and was a wonderful cook. She also enjoyed playing games...

Aug 29, 2021

Karen Jean Kapales Knatcal, 69, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born in Hoxie, Arkansas, on November 21,1951 to James Eugene and Mable Audrey Aileen Carter Kapales.

Karen and Bobby Knatcal were married in California on January 10, 1969, and together they celebrated over fifty-two years of marriage. During her lifetime she worked for...

Aug 16, 2021

Aubrey Gene Galloway, 78, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born in Batesville on June 28,1943, to Paul and Mildred Davis Galloway.

During his working years he was self-employed as an auto mechanic and he owned and operated Galloway’s Garage in Batesville.  He loved to drag race and could often be...

Aug 11, 2021

Linda Delrene Slye-Mullins, 74,  this life on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born in California on January 10,1947, to Herman Slye and Irene Prine Slye.

During her working years she worked for Kroger in Batesville as a cashier.  Her favorite pastime was feeding the birds and squirrels around her home.

She was preceded in death...

Jul 26, 2021

Regina Gail Barnett, 63, departed this life on Monday, July 26, 2021 at her home in Batesville. She was born in Batesville on October 8, 1957, to Junior and Glenda Louise Lucy Doyle.

Gail was a loving and caring person and lived life to the fullest.  She will be remembered for her love for her family, her church, and community.

She was the church secretary...

Jul 16, 2021

Stephen James Gregory, 65, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, July 16, 2021.

He was born in Martin, Texas on May 14, 1956, to J.T. and Geraldine Westerman Gregory.  He married Rhonda Neble in Abilene, Texas on December 15,1978 and they enjoyed over forty-two years of marriage.

Stephen loved his family dearly. He loved...

Jun 28, 2021

Frank Hartline, 90, of Desha, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, June 28, 2021.  He was born in Boone Place, Missouri, on December 2, 1930, the son of William Finley and Pearl Elizabeth Pruitt Hartline.  He was united in marriage to Mary Young on January 18, 1957 and were blessed with four daughters: Linda, Mary, Pamela, and Patricia.

Jun 24, 2021

Marcia Dawn Townsend, 47, of Inverness, Florida, departed this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Concord, Arkansas.

She was born in Orlando on October 4, 1973, to Howard Scott and Debra Townsend.  She and Tommy Dunn were married on May 13, 2013.

Marcia was an office manager at a veterinarian clinic.  She also was...

Jun 21, 2021

Beverly Anne Altman, 67, of Batesville, departed this life on June 21, 2021.

She was born in Edinburg, Texas on January 8, 1954, to Eldon E. and Lorene Kelly Altman.

During her working years she was an administrative assistant and retired from the Batesville School District.  She was a member of Eastside Pentecostal Church.

Jun 18, 2021

James Richard Hancock, Jr., 76, of Concord, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Paducah, Kentucky on March 17, 1945, to James Richard Hancock, Sr. and Anna May Leidicker.  He married Janice Collins on April 8, 1983, in Memphis, Tennessee and together they enjoyed over thirty-eight years of...

Jun 15, 2021

Rodney was born in Charleston, South Carolina on June 22, 1964, to Bobby Gray and Beryl Blum Gray.   He lived most of his life in Georgia and then spent the rest of his years in Arkansas.

He was an avid fisherman and loved being outdoors.  He loved his family, especially his grandbabies.

Rodney traded his...