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...
Kim Robin Miller
Jan 10, 2025
Kim Robin Miller, 68, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 10, 1956, in Craig, Colorado, to Jack and Joyce Bryant Miller. During his working years he was a general contractor.
He and Joanna Siviter were married in June of 2000 and enjoyed over twenty-four years of marriage.
Kim was most...
Levi Shane Dickens
Jan 9, 2025
Levi Shane Dickens, 45, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Batesville. He was born on March 23, 1979, in Pleasanton, Texas, to Jerry “Buddy” and Shirley St. John Dickens.
Levi is a graduate of Concord High School. He was self-employed.
Levi was a big man with a heart of gold. He enjoyed being outdoors and looking for arrowheads...
James Austin Hogan
Dec 25, 2024
James Austin Hogan Jr. 68, of Batesville, departed this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the Springs of Batesville. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, to James Austin Hogan, Sr. and Anne Carson on April 28,1956.
He loved his family and had a strong Catholic faith.
During his working years he worked in the sanitation department. He was a very big...
Gene Edward Bigham Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
Gene Edward Bigham Jr. lovingly known as Eddie, 64, of Batesville, was called home Sunday, December 15, 2024. Eddie was born on November 26, 1960, in Hot Springs, to Gene Bigham, Sr. and Edna Bigham.
He lived in Point Cedar, Arkansas and went to school at Lake Side, where he graduated and later he joined the Army. During his service time...
Lois Margarette Partee
Dec 10, 2024
Lois Margarette Guynes Partee, 86, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Batesville. She was born on February 14, 1938, to Carter and Dorothy Marie Gray Guynes. Lois was a member of Flatwood Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas.
She and Curtis Partee were married on January 22, 1955, in Moro, Arkansas and enjoyed over sixty-eight years...
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