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Steven Allen Middlebrook

Steven Allen Middlebrook

Sep 29, 2024

Steven Allen Middlebrook, 64, of Tupelo, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Jonesboro.  He was born in Newport, Arkansas, on November 24, 1959, to Sammy and Tomina Russell Middlebrook.

A fabricator welder by trade he worked at Mid-America Manufacturing Company for thirty years, AMG Manufacturing Company for eight years, and retired from Newport Sheet Metal this year...

Deborah Diana Luker

Deborah Diana Luker

Sep 19, 2024

Deborah Diana Powell Luker, 71, of Southside, departed this life on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1953, in Morrilton, Arkansas to James annd Melba J. Bostian Hoskinson. 

Deborah (Debbie) worked in the accounting department at Citizens Bank for several years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Batesville. 

Debbie was very creative and an amazing...

Dickson Alan Rugel

Dickson Alan Rugel

Aug 31, 2024

Dickson Alan Rugel, 66, of Southside, departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born on November 1, 1957, in Mesa, Arizona to Joseph Rugel and Louise Marie Morse Rugel.

Dickson and Margaret Kaye McLaughlin were married on September 2, 2015 in Southside.  He was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Southside.

He enjoyed his church family...

Marshal Austen Reed

Marshal Austen Reed

Aug 24, 2024

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the world lost Marshal Reed way too young at 23 years old. He was born on February 26, 2001.

Marshal enjoyed fishing, chilling with friends, working on vehicles, and more than anything Marshal loved his family and spending time with them.

His memory lives on with his fiancé, Destiny Keister (Batesville, AR); children, Grayson Keister (Batesville, AR)...

William Edmond Longo

William Edmond Longo

Aug 21, 2024

William “Bill” Edmond Longo passed from this life on earth to an eternity in heaven on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was 75 years of age. Bill was born on June 4, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to his parents, William Paul Longo and Mary Lou (Nalty) Longo.

As a boy, he was known as “Billy” - a young man who enjoyed...

Patsy Sue Hawkins

Patsy Sue Hawkins

Aug 13, 2024

Patsy Sue Hawkins, 80, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, in Cherokee Village.  She was born on March 1, 1944 in Thayer, Missouri, to Carl Lester Robertson and Edith Standage Robertson.  Patsy and Donald Ray Hawkins were married on August 3, 1963, and were married fifty-five years until his death in 2018.

Patsy was a homemaker during...

Kenneth Dale Swaim

Kenneth Dale Swaim

Aug 3, 2024

Kenneth Dale Swaim, 76, of Concord, departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Batesville, He was born in Batesville to Robert Kenneth Swaim and Golda Christine (Tucker) Swaim on January 31, 1948.

During his working years, Kenny drove coast to coast in long haul trucking for several companies. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Kenny loved horses and mules, rodeos,...

Larry Dewayne Carlson

Larry Dewayne Carlson

Jul 29, 2024

Larry Dewayne Carlson, 58, of Newport, departed this life on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1966 in Meridian, Mississippi to Kerry Carlson, Sr. and Mary Loretta Watkins Carlson. 

During his working years he worked as a manager for Walmart.  During his younger years he played football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He enjoyed fishing and had...

Jonathan Lynn Dunn

Jonathan Lynn Dunn

Jul 22, 2024

Jonathan Lynn Dunn, 81, of De Valls Bluff, departed this life on Monday, July 22, 2024.  He was born  on August 30, 1942 in Paducah, Kentucky, to Clifford and Mae Francis Farmer Dunn. 

Jon worked for Alcoa Industries for over thirty-two years as a supervisor.  After his retirement from Alcoa he drove a long haul truck for Salmon Postal Contractors out...

Sharon Francis Blanchard

Sharon Francis Blanchard

Jul 21, 2024

Sharon Francis Blanchard, 58, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born on March 25, 1966, in Lepanto, Arkansas to Robert Lee Sanders, Sr. and Mavis Cooksey Sanders. 

Her love for taking care of others was shown during the time she spent working in nursing homes as an CNA. She was of the Baptist faith.

Sharon and...

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...

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