Samuel Richard Frontiera
Feb 26, 2026
Samuel Richard Frontiera, 81, of Batesville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Batesville. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 18, 1944, to Samuel Frontiera and Yolanda Victoria Ragusa.
Samuel worked in the Department of Corrections for over twenty-two years and was a charter boat captain into his retirement on Lake Michigan. He was a member of the...
Linda Kay Milligan
Feb 23, 2026
Linda Kay Milligan, 81, of Batesville, left this earth too soon on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, on February 8, 1945, to Jim Snider and Ruth Dibeneditto.
LInda loved to sing and enjoyed making jewelry and crosses. She was a most creative person who wrote beautiful poetry. Several of her poems are available on Amazon. Many...
Edith Yolanda Williams
Feb 14, 2026
Edith Yolanda Hughes Williams, 62, of Locust Grove, departed this life on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Batesville. She was born on January 18, 1964, in Des Arc, Arkansas, to Lewis Hughes and Laura Cox Hughes.
Edith loved to travel the United States especially driving her long haul trucks. Even after her retirement, several truckers who knew her well, would call...
Kenneth Anthony David Billingsley, Sr.
Feb 3, 2026
Kenneth Anthony David Billingsley, Sr., 69, of Southside, departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, He was born on April 8, 1956, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Earl Billingsley and Delano Farmer Billingsley.
David served our country in the United States Marines and worked as a mechanic during his lifetime. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing. He loved action movies...
J. C. Blanchard, Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
J. C. Blanchard, 72, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Batesville. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on July 7, 1953, to J. C. Blanchard, Sr. and Lona Mae Burns Blanchard.
J. C. served our country in the United States Navy during Desert Storm and had a great love for our country and the American flag....
Coy Linis Stephens
Jan 26, 2026
Coy Linis Stephens, 69, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Monday, January 26, 2026 in Searcy. He was born on July 12, 1956, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Coy Stephens and Evelene Martin Stephens.
Linis loved farming and one of his favorite pastimes was riding around his farm with his dog, Little Bit. His gardening ability enabled him to grow several...
Maredith May Rice
Jan 25, 2026
May "Runt" Rice, a woman of profound grace, touched every life she encountered with non-judgmental compassion and boundless love. Her life was anchored in her unwavering devotion to God, family, and friends.
Known lovingly as "Runt, she was a woman whose compassion shaped every life she touched. She embodied unconditional love, reflecting the truest promise of scripture: love is patient, love...
Joe A. Anderson
Jan 25, 2026
Joe Albert Anderson was born on January 27, 1934, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Joe Caswell Anderson and Esta Lee Stuart Anderson. He departed this life on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Joe worked as a hospital engineer and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from December 1, 1955, to November 27, 1957. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening...
Richard Wayne Owen, Sr.
Jan 25, 2026
Richard Wayne Owen, Sr. left us too soon on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Batesville, at the age of 65. He was born on January 6, 1961, inn Boston, Massachusetts, to James Owen and Bessie King Owen. He was a retired Mason and did masonry work.
Richard was a most passionate man who loved spending time with his family. He was...
Noel Baldridge
Jan 15, 2026
Noel Baldridge, 89, of Batesville, was born on February 14, 1936, in Caraway, Arkansas, to Otis Lee Baldridge and Carrie Smith Baldridge. He departed this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Noel graduated from Caraway High School and obtained a Bachelor of Education Degree from Arkansas College (Lyon College) in Batesville. While attending both high school and college...
Joe Frank Doyle
Jan 14, 2026
Joe Frank Doyle, 71, of Newark, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on January 14th 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on December 7th 1954, at home in Strawberry, Arkansas with Granny Doyle as mid-wife, to Letha and Arnold Doyle who he was proceeded in death. He was married to Marilyn "Kay" Doyle in 1974 until her passing...
Sam Steve Martini
Jan 7, 2026
Sam Steve Martini, 56, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Hamtramck, Michigan, on August 18, 1969, to Tony Martini and Linda Jean Edwards Martini.
Steve enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a devoted son, brother, and soul mate, to Carol Conde. He loved his family very much and will...
Billie Jean Drew
Jan 4, 2026
Billie Jean Drew, 78, of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born on October 26, 1947, in Bakersfield, California, to William White and Laura Cleo (Marquirk) White.
Mrs Billie was the proud mother of five children, Brenda Bumpous (Larry), of Thida, Michael Howard, of Thida, Lori Overton (Larry), of Beebe, David Drew...
Sam O. Ross
Dec 25, 2025
Sam O. Ross, 83, of Batesville, passed away at home with family by his side on December 25, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma Elois Long and Jesse Theodore Ross, and his beloved dogs Betsy and Tracker.
Sam is survived by his wife Jean Hill-Ross of Batesville; his brother Larry Ross; his children Blake (Julie) Ross, Shea (Kelli)...
Denise Louise Glick
Dec 14, 2025
Denise Louise Bailey Glick was born on December 16, 1964, in Pixley, Tulare County, California to Betty Jean West.
Denise was a devoted wife to Cary Allen Glick. She was a homemaker who loved being at home and taking great care of Cary.
Denise passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 in Batesville, just a couple of days away from her...
William Paul Taunton, Jr.
Dec 7, 2025
William “Sonny” Paul Taunton Jr, 63, of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on January 10, 1962, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to William Paul Taunton, Sr., and Geneva Avarice Brumley.
Sonny was the proud father of seven children: Brooke Nicole Saha (Shiva) of New Jersey, Morgan Danielle Clark (Chris) of Batesville,...
Jaime Lynne Dieffenbacher
Dec 5, 2025
Jaime Lynne Dieffenbacher, 43, of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Whitehall, Arkansas. She was born on December 11, 1981, in Denville, New Jersey to Sandra Tilton.
Jaime was the proud mother of three children, Antwan, Jazmyn, and Amayah. She adored her children and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. Jaimie enjoyed Jeep...
Doris Imogene Cooper-Gyarmati
Dec 4, 2025
Doris Imogene Cooper-Gyarmati, 92, of Cave City, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Cave City.
She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on March 16, 1933, to the late Walter M. and Amanda (Stalcup) Cooper. Doris was united in marriage to the late Joseph Gyarmati in Mishawaka, Indiana, on December 16, 1978, and they were married for 41 years. Her...
Michael G Martin
Nov 26, 2025
Michael Gawaine Martin, 70, of Bradford, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on April 28, 1955, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Wayne Martin and Frances Armstrong Martin.
For more than five decades, Michael logged countless miles as a long- haul truck driver, traveling from coast to coast. He was known for...
Rhonda Louise Stewart
Nov 25, 2025
Rhonda Louise Stewart, 79, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Batesville. She was born on August 10, 1946, in Batesville, to Richard Eldred Platt and Dorothy Mae Huckaba Platt.
During her lifetime she was a homemaker who adored children and loved cooking for them as well as others. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband on...
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