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Roy Dean Martin

Roy Dean Martin

Mar 17, 2022

Roy Dean Martin, 77, of Floral, passed peacefully at home on March 17, 2022, with his wife by his side.  He was born in Parkin, Arkansas on October 29, 1944, to John Martin and Edith Johnson Martin.

During his working years, Roy farmed in California and operated backhoe and dozer equipment.  He enjoyed growing things and built amazing houses.  His...

Tiauna Marisha "Diamond" Matthews

Tiauna Marisha "Diamond" Matthews

Mar 13, 2022

Tiauna Marisha “Diamond” Matthews, 17, of Batesville departed this life on March 13, 2022. She was born in West Helena on August 24, 2004, to Sylvia Whiteside Matthews.

 

Tiauan attended Southside High School and was a cheerleader who enjoyed attending sports events. She loved doing hair, make-up, rap dancing, singing, and listening to music.  She loved spending time...

Edna Regina Swaim

Edna Regina Swaim

Mar 12, 2022

Edna Regina Swaim, 55, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, March 12, 2022. 

She was born on April 26, 1966, in Batesville , to Willie Farris and Ida Ruth Causby. She was united in marriage to Gerald Swaim on April 26, 1995  and together they celebrated over twenty-six years of marriage.  Regina was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her...

Agnes Marie Beckum

Agnes Marie Beckum

Mar 11, 2022

Agnes Marie Beckum, 78, of Smithville, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, March 11, 2022. 

She was born on August 3, 1943, in Grange, Arkansas, to Roy Girtman and Missie Johnson Girtman. She was united in marriage to Danny Beckum on December 12, 1992  and together they celebrated over twenty-nine years of marriage.

Agnes worked in various factories...

Loretta Jeanne Grammer

Loretta Jeanne Grammer

Mar 5, 2022

Loretta Jeanne Grammer was born on June 9th, 1952 in Missouri to Joseph and Bessie Carnaghi.  She was raised in their home with 3 brothers and 2 sisters until she met and married her late husband, Charles (Bo) Grammer.

Charles and Loretta made a home in Round Lake Beach Illinois where they raised 5 children together.  Her family and faith...

Alberta Dolores Richardson

Alberta Dolores Richardson

Feb 22, 2022

Alberta Dolores Richardson, 85, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.  She was born in Batesville on June 6,1936 to Buddy Vick and Jewell Homesley Vick.

 

She and Rev. Jimmy Richardson were married in Batesville on March 31, 1953.

She was a homemaker and very devoted to her family.  She was very active in her husband’s...

Jolene Lorinda Pomranky

Jolene Lorinda Pomranky

Feb 20, 2022

Jolene Lorinda Pomranky, 54, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, February 20, 2022, in Batesville.

She was born on July 10, 1967, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Donald Roy and Mavis JoAnn (Graves) Jackson. She was united in marriage to Curtis Alan Pomranky on November 19, 1989, in Batesville, Arkansas. During her working years, she worked as a nurse. Jolene...

Janice Ann Pogue

Janice Ann Pogue

Feb 18, 2022

 

Janice Ann Pogue, 75, of Batesville, passed from this walk of life on Friday, February 18, 2022. 

 

She was born in Cushman on December 30, 1946, to Wesley Smith and Ruby Nail Smith.

 

She and Steven Pogue were married in Batesville on December 15, 1989, and they enjoyed over thirty-two years of marriage.   During her working...

Robin Allane Covington

Robin Allane Covington

Feb 17, 2022

 

Robin Allane Covington, 64, of Batesville, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at her home in Rosie. 

 

She was born in Batesville on June 12, 1957, to Bobby and Betty Platt Smith. She graduated from Arkansas College and taught at Southside Middle School.

 

She and Charles Covington were married on June...

Gerald Lee Otten

Gerald Lee Otten

Feb 15, 2022

Gerald Lee Otten, 64, of Oregon, Illinois departed this life on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  He was born in Dixon, Illinois, on January 7, 1958, to Albert Otten and Gladys Arrons Otten.

 

Gerald enjoyed doing handyman jobs during his working years.  He loved his family and friends and enjoyed hanging out with them.  Gerald was from Illinois and moved...

Helen Lucy Tarvin

Helen Lucy Tarvin

Feb 5, 2022

Helen Lucy Tarvin, 62, of Newark departed this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022.  She was born in Gloversville, New York on July 6, 1959, to Herb Poultney and Pauline Saint Louis Poultney.

 

She was a homemaker who loved her family dearly.  She had a free spirit and enjoyed all styles of music.  She loved people and would do...

Carl  J Thomas

Carl J Thomas

Jan 29, 2022

Carl J. Thomas, 78, of Concord, departed this life on Saturday, January 29, 2022.  He was born on December 1, 1943 to Coy Howard Thomas and Hazel Green Thomas.

Carl was united in marriage to Sylvia Annette Cook on November 4, 1967 in Lilburn, Missouri.  They enjoyed over 54 years of marriage.

Carl farmed and also worked with a wood...

Joe Tyrone Ramsey

Joe Tyrone Ramsey

Jan 24, 2022

Joe Tyrone Ramsey, 83, of Southside, departed this life on Monday, January 24, 2022.

He was born in Haynes, Arkansas on September 12, 1938, to Claude Ramsey and Helen Hill. He was raised by his parents, Tom and Helen Carson.

During his working years he was a truck driver. He was member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Southside. He served...

Misti Lynn Knopf

Misti Lynn Knopf

Jan 23, 2022

Misti Lynn Knopf, 57, of Pleasant Plains, departed this life on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

She was born in Ames, Iowa, on February14, 1964, to Darrel Salter and Karen Waterman. Misti enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to bake and loved her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Ron; son, Jerrad Zeimet (Sabrina), of...

Noah A Thompson

Noah A Thompson

Jan 23, 2022

Noah A. Thompson

Our little angel was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday January 23, 2022. He was born in Fremont, Michigan on May 16, 2018 to Dakota & Kendra A. (Davis) Thompson.

Noah enjoyed Paw Patrol, dinosaurs, playing in the water where ever he could find some, and especially enjoyed playing with his sister as she...

Brenda Kaye Snow

Brenda Kaye Snow

Jan 21, 2022

Brenda Kaye Snow, 70, of Batesville, departed this life on Friday, January 21, 2022.

She was born in McDowell, Kentucky, on December 12, 1951, to Oscar Osborne and Mary Belle Tackett. Her family moved to Ashtabula, Ohio shortly after she was born. At age 18, she moved to San Diego, CA. During her working years she worked for thirty-two years at...

Xavier Danielle (Danny) Wells

Xavier Danielle (Danny) Wells

Jan 11, 2022

Xavier Danielle (Danny) Wells, 54, departed this life on January 11, 2022. He was born in Batesville on October 6, 1967, to Cledice Neely and Mary Sue Wells.

He loved to cook, grill, watch basketball, football, and dance. During his working years he cooked for various restaurants including Lyon College, Bonanza, and Colton’s. Danny will be remembered as a family man...

Norman Hartsel Williams

Norman Hartsel Williams

Jan 5, 2022

Norman Hartsel Williams, 84, of Batesville, departed from this life on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

He was born in Clinchport, Virginia on July 29, 1937, to Harmon and Belle Kindle Williams. He was united in marriage to Hope Frank on December 1, 1967, in Gate City, Virginia and they enjoyed over fifty-four years of marriage. Norman retired from the Arkansas...

Joe Pezzeca

Joe Pezzeca

Dec 27, 2021

Joe Pezzeca, 68, departed this life on Monday, December 27, 2021, at his home in Southside. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 12, 1953, to Edward and Katherine Pezzeca.

He worked at the Conagra Hatchery. Joe loved music and enjoyed playing music on the radio. He helped Walter work on cars and loved hanging out with Gabby. He was...

Wayne Ervin Dobbs

Wayne Ervin Dobbs

Dec 26, 2021

Wayne Ervin Dobbs, 64, of Southside, departed this life on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at his home.

He was born in Cash, Arkansas on September 3, 1957, to Ivern Dobbs and Ruby Simpson VanHoozer. Growing up Wayne worked on the farm and continued working on the farm until he moved to Little Rock and was involved in construction work....

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