Obituaries

Mar 20, 2020

 

William “Billy” Danner, 36, of Pleasant Plains, left this life on Friday, March 20, 2020.

He was born in Brinkley on November 18, 1983, to James E. and Cheri Reeves Hendrix.

Billy was a loving father to his children and a loving and supportive husband to his wife Becky.  His favorite times were duck hunting with his dad and...

Mar 18, 2020

 

Charles Covington, 64, of Batesville, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on January 4, 1956, to Travis and Joann (Sellers) Covington. He spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was united in marriage to Robin (Smith) Covington...

Mar 2, 2020

Verna Jean Simpson passed from this life on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 73 years of age. She was born in Natchez, Mississippi on August 31, 1946 to the late John Carl and Ivy Agnes (Shores) Fuqua.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Batesville. Verna loved to craft, read, go to yard...

Feb 27, 2020

 

Kathie Ann Slayden, 67, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Batesville. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on June 19, 1952 to Edgar and Martha (Nunnally) Lantz.

Kathie graduated from Strawberry High School and earned a Business degree from Arkansas State University.

Kathie served in a variety of capacities throughout her life.  She...

Feb 23, 2020

Clystia Lorine Waggle, 92, of Sulfur Rock, passed from this walk of life on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Community Compassion Center of Batesville.

She was born in DeWitt, Arkansas, on September 6, 1927, to Thomas and Nettie Ruth (Kidd) Mathis. Clystia spent her life as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She married  William Waggle...

Feb 17, 2020

Feb 3, 2020

Derrel Duwayne Cates, 78, of Southside, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home in Southside. He was born March 19, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana to Richard and Edna Shandonia Cates.

During his working years Derrel worked for Universal Baring and owned a body shop.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Holderman Cates, his...

Jan 26, 2020

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Jan 24, 2020

Pastor Kenneth W. Altom, 83, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home in Southside.  He was born on May 13, 1936 to Earl E. Altom and Edna Estelle (Lawrence) Altom in Batesville.

Kenneth was a graduate of Southside High School where he was a star basketball player. One of the teams on which he played had the opportunity...

Jan 7, 2020

Barry Eugene Hancock, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born in Oklahoma City, on September 25, 1962 to George Hancock and Rosie Kimbrell Fritz. Barry worked in the trucking industry.

Barry is survived by his mother; Rosie Fritz; brothers, George Hancock, of Strawberry and James Clements...

Jan 3, 2020

Daryl "Old School" Jerome Hill, 65, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 17, 1954, to Aubrey and Bobbye Clap Hill. Daryl worked in the construction industry.

 

Daryl is survived by his fiancée, Stacy Heeman; sons, Greg Hill and Dalton Hill;...

Dec 28, 2019

April Deann Bauman, 47, of Batesville, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 She was born in Hot Springs on July 21,1972 to Donnie Ray Jones and Vivian Griffith Holland.

April earned a degree as a Paralegal and was employed by Custom Craft Poultry.  She attended the Believer’s Community Church.  She loved the outdoors and spending time with her dear...

Dec 19, 2019

Jackie Lynn Winn, 61, of Cave City passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Mountain Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Batesville, Arkansas.

She was born in Montgomery, Alabama on March 28, 1958, to Roy and Agnes Jones Milligan. During her working years, Jackie worked in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant and in the medical records department. Jackie was...

Dec 7, 2019

Geneva James Lively was born in Cave City, Arkansas, as the 4th & youngest child of the late Virgil & Zola (Crabtree) James on August 30, 1943.

Geneva was a tiny child who was closer in age to her dear nieces & nephews than her 3 beloved sisters.

Geneva was sassy, opinionated & intelligent lady who enjoyed staying up on...

Dec 6, 2019

Jack Jerome Robinson, 94, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born in Flint, Michigan on November 19, 1925, son of the late Jerome and Lena (Miller) Robinson. Jack was united in marriage to the late Patricia French on August 21, 1978 in Virginia, Minnesota. During his...

Dec 3, 2019

Randall "Randy" Victor Ciesielski, 66, of Cushman, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. 

He was born in LaSalle, Illinois, on December 27, 1952, to John and Helen Zawacki Ciesielski.

During his working years Randy was a truck driver. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Randy is survived by his daughters, Jennifer and Brandy Ciesielski of Mountain Home;...

Nov 10, 2019

Kristi Michelle Spurlin, 39, of Batesville, Arkansas, graduated to glory Sunday, November 10, 2019, in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas.

She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 27, 1979, daughter of David L. (Doc) and Connie Marie (Priest) Spurlin. Kristi spent her life as a loving daughter, mother, and friend. Kristi was currently employed by St. Vincent North Hospital in...

Nov 4, 2019

Lonnie Hodge, 74, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born in Moko, Arkansas on May 26, 1945, son of the late Eldie Lee and Lora (Barnett) Hodge. Lonnie spent his working years for the City of Jonesboro in the sanitation department. He served our Country in the...

Oct 4, 2019

Jacob Joseph Albert, 24, of Batesville, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 in Batesville.

He was born in Newport, Arkansas on November 9, 1994, to Joseph and Andrea Patterson Albert. During his working years, Jacob worked in the construction industry and at Sonic in Southside. He attended UACCB.  Jacob enjoyed skateboarding and soccer.  Jacob’s goal was to be a...