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Gary Hamilton Burch

Gary Hamilton Burch

Jul 19, 2024

Gary Hamilton Burch, 75, of Concord, departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Batesville.  He was born on November 25, 1948, in Ogallala, Nebraska, to Patrick and Eleanor Mayden Burch.

Gary began his career in law enforcement in Lincoln, Nebraska and was promoted to a training officer with the State Patrol in Nebraska, Utah, and Colorado.  He was a...

Veneda Swetnam

Veneda Swetnam

Jun 29, 2024

 

Veneda Aline (Robertson) Swetnam, beloved mother and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on June 29th, 2024, surrounded by her devoted children. She was born on March 11th, 1940 in Mammoth Spring, AR, to Carl Lester and Edith (Standage) Robertson. Veneda's life was a testament to her deep love for her family, which she held close to her...

Danny Reed Talley

Danny Reed Talley

Jun 19, 2024

Danny Reed Talley, 69, of Floral, departed this life on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Little Rock. He was born on December 9, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee to Boyd Reed Talley and Reda Blackwell Rhodes.

During his working years Danny was a truck driver in the trucking business.  His family will remember him as one of the most fun people they...

Wilbur Theadore Furrow

Wilbur Theadore Furrow

Jun 5, 2024

Wilbur Theadore Furrow, 53 of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at CHI St. Vincent in Little Rock. He was born on December 30, 1970, in Batesville, AR to Lavern Furrow and Blanche Louise (Lamb) Furrow.Wilbur was a loving Christian husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the Velvet Ridge Church of Christ. He...

John Mark Milligan

John Mark Milligan

May 31, 2024

John Mark Milligan, 59, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born on February 6, 1965, in Leachville, Arkansas to Ronnie Coy Milligan and Beatrice Jones Milligan.  During his lifetime he worked in various factories.John enjoyed NASCAR and street car racing in which he and his wife would race to see who could outrace the...

Tommy Rudolph Thompson

Tommy Rudolph Thompson

May 28, 2024

Tommy Rudolph Thompson, 79, of Mountain View, Arkansas, gained his heavenly wings on Thursday, May 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 21, 1944, in Macks, Arkansas, to Rudolph and Lois Thompson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Loretta (Smith) Thompson of Mountain View, Arkansas; daughter, Cynthia Palmer of Washington; sons, Tommy Alan...

Freddie Edward Book

Freddie Edward Book

May 27, 2024

Freddie Book, 78 of Concord, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at his home with his loved ones by his side.

He was born in Piggott, Arkansas, on April 18, 1946, son of Herbert and Gladys (Gordon) Book. Freddie spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was united in marriage...

Jerry Lynn Kimbrough

Jerry Lynn Kimbrough

Apr 27, 2024

Jerry Lynn Kimbrough, 71, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on July 16, 1952, to the late Silas and Mary (Carnett) Kimbrough in Manila, Arkansas. He was united in marriage to Crystal Knapp in Kennett, Missouri, in 1972. During his working years, Jerry worked for Arkansas Glass Container in Jonesboro for many years...

Kathleen Ann Morris

Kathleen Ann Morris

Apr 23, 2024

Kathleen Ann Morris, 73, of Cave City, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with her beloved James R. Morris was at her side as always. She was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on December 29,1950 to Ted and Emily Zalenski.She and her beloved James married on March 15, 1974 and were together for fifty years. They were always together and she...

Glen Waymon Posey

Glen Waymon Posey

Apr 14, 2024

Glen Waymon Posey, 60, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024, He was born on January 14, 1964, to George Waymon Posey and Geneva Evans Stark Posey in Mesa, Arizona. Glen enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and camping.  He was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed working on vehicles.  He worshipped his grandchildren and loved spending time with...

Billy Leon Fulbright

Billy Leon Fulbright

Apr 11, 2024

Billy Leon Fulbright, 76, of Cushman, departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024.  He was born on December 23, 1947, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Herman (Shot) Fulbright and Edna (Glenn) Fulbright.  Billy served our country in the Army and was a plumber by trade.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being with his grandchildren.He is survived by his son, Eric Fulbright,...

Frank Ellsworth Mertz, Jr.

Frank Ellsworth Mertz, Jr.

Apr 9, 2024

Frank Ellsworth Mertz, Jr., 83, departed this life on Tuesday, April 09, 2024.  He was born on November 22, 1940, in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.Frank was a steel worker and retired early from the Dana Corporation located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.   Frank served our country in the Navy. Frank enjoyed fishing, traveling, and seeing the nature sights such as waterfalls,  He loved to...

JoAnn Covington

JoAnn Covington

Apr 7, 2024

JoAnn Covington, 84, of Southside, departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  She was born on April 24, 1939, in Judsonia, Arkansas to Hubert Sellers and Flora Jewel Joyner Sellers. During her working years she was a secretary and bookkeeper in the family business.She was a faithful member of Maple Springs Baptist Church in Rosie.  She also served as church...

Daniel Leonard Barrett, Jr.

Daniel Leonard Barrett, Jr.

Apr 5, 2024

Daniel Leonard Barrett, Jr., 59, of Cave City, departed this life on Friday, April 5, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on December 6, 1964, in Mount Kisco, New York, to Daniel Leonard Barrett Sr. and Alice Moore Barrett.Daniel was a truly genuine and caring person with a work ethic second to none. He worked for many years...

Kim Phillips

Kim Phillips

Apr 4, 2024

Kim Phillips of Batesville passed away on Thursday April 4, 2024 at the age of 70. He was preceded in passing by his parents, V.L. and Marie Phillips, his brother Bob Phillips, grandparents Audary and Mary Matthews and Virgil and Helen Phillips, uncles James (Murval) and Jerry (Mary) Matthews, uncle Hayden (Sue) Phillips, and aunts Wanda (John Jr.) Morrow and...

Barbara Keen

Barbara Keen

Mar 31, 2024

Barbara Keen, 88, of Wynne, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  She was born on July 7, 1935 in Tallahassee, Florida, to Fred Smothers and Annalee Mills Smothers.Barbara worked as an operator for Bell South Telephone.  She enjoyed shopping and she and her late husband were known for their ability to be considered a marksman in skilled...

Donald Roy Jackson

Donald Roy Jackson

Mar 31, 2024

Donald Roy Jackson, 84, of Batesville departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  He was born in Clarksdale, Iowa, to Roy Jackson and Oda Alice (Close) Jackson.Donald was a man full of life and well skilled.  He was an engineer by trade and worked with several industry leaders such as George Nissen in developing the trampoline and designing the...

Tina Lynn Bone

Tina Lynn Bone

Mar 29, 2024

Tina Lynn Bone, 51, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, March 29, 2024.  She was born on March 10, 1973, to Harold Alexander and Louise Kellem Alexander in Mountain Home, Arkansas.Tina was a woman of many skills.  She enjoyed crafts and crocheting.  Some of her crafts could be found in Batesville Antique Shops.  She also was a vivid grant...

Cynthia Ann Mertz

Cynthia Ann Mertz

Mar 28, 2024

Cynthia Ann Mertz, 70, of Batesville, departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home,  She was born on December 13, 1953, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Lawrence Wells and Josephine Gattone Wells.  Cynthia worked in administration with various industries during her working years.  She loved to travel and take road trips to see water falls, lighthouses, and beautiful scenes...

Johnnie Ray Sandy

Johnnie Ray Sandy

Mar 22, 2024

Johnnie Ray Sandy, 77, of Lynn, departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 4, 1946, in Batesville to J. W. Sandy and Sue Lindsey Sandy.  During his working years he drove long haul trucks all over the United States. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.Johnnie spent his life truck...

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