Catherine Marie Hollowell
Mar 20, 2025
Catherine Marie Hollowell, 77, of Batesville, departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Batesville. She was born on August 14, 1947, in Marianna, Arkansas, to Ruben Thomas and Edna Main Thomas.
Catherine was a beautician during her working years. She loved to read and found much enjoyment in going on Florida trips with her family. She was a...
Johnny O Jonathan Fred O'Dell
Mar 6, 2025
Jonathan Fred O'Dell, better known as “Johnny O”, left this world on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born on March 10, 1963, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Fred and Clara Faye Smith O'Dell.
His work family included students and faculty of the Midland School District where he worked in maintenance and drove a school bus...
William “Billy” Doyle Hodges
Feb 27, 2025
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of William Doyle Hodges, who passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was best known as “Billy” to his family and friends. He was born on May 26, 1975, in Searcy to William Freeman Hodges and Nora Elizabeth Jeffrey Hodges.
He was a beloved brother, father, and uncle, as well...
Mary Esther Goodman
Feb 23, 2025
Mary Esther Kramer Goodman, departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas at the Unity Health Advanced Care Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1942, in Rosie, Arkansas, to Cecil Clyde “Jack” Kramer and Genevieve Hazelrigg Kramer.
After many years of working as a beloved receptionist she retired from Pepsi Cola Corporate in Memphis,Tennessee.
She was married to...
Norma Margaret Jackson
Feb 22, 2025
Norma Margaret Jackson, 77, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born on February 9, 1948, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Leon and Arkie Alumbaugh Ramsey.
Norma worked in the Arkansas Rehabilitation Center as a secretary for several years.
She loved going to estate auctions and looking at antiques, especially antique cars. Her family will remember her...
Vivian Mae Ciesielski
Feb 17, 2025
Vivian Ciesielski, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 78. While her role as a mother was complex, her greatest joy came from her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she loved and spoiled with great enthusiasm by whatever means possible.
Vivian was born on October 5, 1946, in Malvern, Arkansas, the daughter...
Rickey Devon Reeves
Feb 14, 2025
Rickey Devon Reeves, aged 70, of Salado, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1954, in Martinez, California, to George Devon and Violet (Sanders) Reeves. Rickey was a devoted husband for 50 years, father, and grandfather, embodying the true essence of love, selflessness, and dedication.
Rickey enjoyed hot rods and cars, especially the Model...
L. B. Starkey
Feb 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of L.B. Starkey, of Pleasant Plains , Arkansas, who left this world on February 12, 2025. L.B. was born on April 28, 1948, in Elaine, Arkansas, to proud parents, Ollie B. Starkey and Dollie Elvira (King) Starkey.
One of L.B.'s favorite pastimes was tinkering with things and going junking for hidden...
Gifford Paul Jeffery
Feb 6, 2025
Gifford Paul Jeffery, 78, of Batesville, departed this life on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1946, in Batesville to Robert and Ruth Wallis Jeffery.
Gifford worked as a security guard for the Eastman Chemical Company which made specialty chemicals in Batesville. He loved all types of music and enjoyed playing the guitar.
Left to cherish his memory...
Ellen Jane Sharp
Feb 5, 2025
Ellen Jane Sharp, 56, of Concord, departed this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. She was born in Batesville on August 6, 1968, to Robert Doyle Sharp and Edna Uneeda Cooper Sharp.
Jane was a homemaker who loved her family and friends deeply. She especially enjoyed the times they would all be together in her home.
When she was younger she enjoyed...
Madelene Michelle Harrison
Feb 1, 2025
Madelene Michelle Harrison Moody, 53, of Batesville, departed her earthly body surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Batesville. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to William Harrison and Elizabeth Stamey.
Madelene, known by her friends and family as Michelle, graduated from the Arkansas School for the Deaf in Little Rock, where she and her late husband, Daniel,...
Myrtle Coraine Taylor
Jan 30, 2025
Myrtle Coraine Taylor, 80, of Batesville, departed this life on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1944, to Ode and Mary Oma Burns Taylor. During her working years she was a CNA.
Myrtle loved to cook and go to yard sales. Myrtle loved her family very much and her favorite flower was the rose. She loved animals...
Jonathan Daniel Scarbrough, Sr.
Jan 23, 2025
Jonathan Daniel Scarbrough Sr. departed this earthly realm on January 23, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1949, in Alturas, California, to Vearl and Pearl Scarbrough.
Jonathan graduated high school in Dunsmuir, California. After high school he worked for the railroad for a period of time following his father and brother in that profession. A few years later he joined...
Keith Vandel Boutwell
Jan 23, 2025
Keith Vandel “Squirrel” Boutwell, 68, of Locust Grove, departed this life on Thursday, January 23,2025, in Cave City. He was born on March 7, 1956 to Everett Lavon “Pete” Boutwell and Sarah Angele Drake Boutwell.
During his working years he worked at Ideal Baking Company for over twenty years and at White Rogers until the company closed.
Keith was an avid...
Pasqual Martinez Gonzales, Jr
Jan 20, 2025
Pasqual Martinez Gonzales, Jr., 66, of Southside, departed this life on Monday, January 20, 2025, in Little Rock. He was born on January 12, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Pasqual Gonzales, Sr. and Elida Martinez Gonzales.
During his working years he was a truck driver and will be remembered as a hard worker and one who enjoyed life and was known for...
Betty Sue McBride
Jan 19, 2025
Betty Sue McBride, 83, of Southside, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Southside. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 1, 1941, to Frank Malcolm Anderson and Tillie Josephine High Myers.
Betty and David Lloyd McBride were married in Memphis on June 22, 1963, and they enjoyed over fifty-eight years of marriage until his death on October 22, 2021....
Carolyn Kay Hutchinson
Jan 17, 2025
Carolyn Kay Hutchinson, 77, of Newark, departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Batesville. She was born in Amagon, Arkansas, on June 12, 1947, to Edward and Avais Faye Richardson Williams. Carolyn was a homemaker and a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards, and watching movies featuring the Disney...
Ronald Ham
Jan 15, 2025
Ronald Van Ham, 67, of Batesville, departed this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Batesville. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on May 19, 1957 to Donald Van Ham and Eleanor Foster Ham. During his working years he was a truck driver.
He is survived by his daughter, Angela Ham, of Jonesboro; two sons, Ben Ham, of Jonesboro, and...
Audrey Faye “Sue” Inman
Jan 11, 2025
Audrey Faye “Sue” Inman, 68, formerly of Southside, departed this life on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born on November 26, 1956, in Batesville, to Charles and Alviadenne Hightower Bullard. She was a homemaker.
Sue truly believed that another man’s junk is someone’s treasure. She loved to go looking for hidden treasures whether it was in...
Rosemary Francis Costello
Jan 10, 2025
Rosemary Francis Costello, 84, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Batesville. She was born in Long Island, New York, to Jimmy and Mary Denairo Deliva. During her working years she was a bank teller.
Rosemary enjoyed walking and being with her family. She loved to have fun and would captivate an entire room with her wonderful...
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