
Obituary: Betty Lou (Smith) Koch
Betty Lou (Smith) Koch passed away on March 26, 2025, surrounded by family at the age of 89. Betty was born in Omaha, NE, on October 2, 1935, to Wyland and Augusta Smith. Granny Koch was a
Betty Lou (Smith) Koch passed away on March 26, 2025, surrounded by family at the age of 89. Betty was born in Omaha, NE, on October 2, 1935, to Wyland and Augusta Smith. Granny Koch was a
Ellen Marie Smith Stroud entered the gates of Heaven on March 25, 2025. She was born to Otis and Rena Smith in Ozark, Arkansas, on January 24, 1952. A sweet, Christian lady who loved people. She retired
James (Jim) O. Moen, age 82 of Cave City, AR, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the WRMC in Batesville, AR. He was born in Dodgeville, WI, on June 30, 194,2 to Orvel and
Randy Eckley, 74, of Cave City, passed away on March 24, 2025. He was born February 7, 1951, in Greeley, CO, to Leo and Irene (Slechta) Eckley. He was a hardware salesperson and of the Baptist faith.
Linda Carol Patterson, 81, of Cave City, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born March 11, 194,4, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Leslie Brannon and Josie Jane Howard Brannon. Linda was a member of Sidney
Loretta Faye (Morris) Taylor of Bradford, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on December 5, 1942, to Joe and Annabelle (Cooper) Morris. On
Don G. Smith, Sr., passed away Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born February 8, 1942, in Sulphur Rock to Roy A. Smith and Laura E. (Pretty) Smith. Don wanted to make sure everyone was taken care
Donna Jean Cinel, 64, of Cherokee Village, passed away March 21, 2025, in Batesville. She was born March 12, 1961, in Evanston, IL to Salvador Thomas Garcia and Carol Marie Swift. She was a volunteer educator at
Peggy Solomon Ruane, 86, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at White River Hospital in Batesville. Peggy was born in Cleveland, Mississippi, on December 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Theodore O’Bryant Solomon
Shirley Ann Harvey, 88, of Fox, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, on March 18, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1936, in Newton, Kansas to Clayton Jr. and Elsie (Soth) Ainsworth. She married James
Shirley Marie Morrow Carnett was born March 26, 1936, to Holly Morrow and Jewel Weathers David in Staton, Texas. She was a good Christian woman who loved the Lord. She worked at ConAgra for 23 years. She
Ruby (Counce) Phillips, 66, of Marked, Arkansas departed this life Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Ruby was born in West Memphis, Arkansas on April 20, 1958, the daughter of Raymond and
Anna Lee Lewis Euton, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at the age of 90. Her loving family surrounded her in her home in Southside, Arkansas. Born on October 1, 1934,
Catherine Marie Hollowell, 77, of Batesville, departed this life on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Batesville. She was born on August 14, 1947, in Marianna, Arkansas, to Ruben Thomas and Edna Main Thomas. Catherine was a beautician
Patricia Rider, 86, of Batesville passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born May 24, 1938 in Desha, Arkansas to Virgil Lee Taylor and Billie Collom Taylor. Patricia was a member of First Baptist Church in
Waymon Lee Brewer, 81, of Cord passed away Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born February 24, 1944, in Dowdy, Arkansas to Homer Lee Brewer and Mary Lee Smith Brewer. Waymon was a veteran of the United
Freda Florence Hots Metheny passed peacefully in her sleep at her home at Harding Place Christian Retirement Village on March 17, 2025, at the age of 99, and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Mrs. Metheny
Audra Bedia (Calhoun) Stott, 80, of Southside, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, March 17, 2025. Audra was born on October 10, 1944, in Texarkana, AR, to the late James Calhoun and Exa (Turnage) Calhoun. Audra
Rebecca Susan (Williams) Adams, 76, of Newport, departed this life on March 17, 2025. She was born in Newport on January 21, 1949, to Edward Oscar and Truie Lovella (Williams) Williams. Rebecca was a devoted mother, sister,
Bill Coles was born on December 18, 1936, and passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2025, at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Mirl Coles, and
Norma Jean Mobley, 70, of Batesville passed away on March 15, 2025, at White River Medical Center. She was born April 20, 195,4 at Blytheville to Earl and Wanda (Pinkerton) Heflin. She worked at GDX for many
Evelyn (Fulbright) Ginn passed away Friday, March 14, at her home in Cushman, Arkansas. Evelyn was born June 16th, 1943, to parents Dennis and Ruby (Helmnes) Fulbright in Cushman. While in her early teens, they moved to
Katrina Yolonda Gillespie, 44, of Newport, departed this life on March 14, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 10, 1980, in Newport, Arkansas, to Thomas D. Artis Moore, Sr., and Cherrie Gillespie. Katrina was
Ellen Light, 67, of Batesville passed away on March 15, 2025, at Batesville. She was born February 26, 1958, at Blytheville to Earl and Wanda (Pinkerton) Helfin. She retired as a certified respiratory therapist and registered sleep
Johnny Robert Riley ‶J. R. ″Riley, 74 of Harrisburg, Arkansas departed this life Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. J R was born January 11, 1951 in Harrisburg,
Thurman D. Harris, 96, of Harrisburg, Arkansas was in the loving arms of Jesus as the sun rose on the morning of March 14, 2025. Having first been celebrated on this side of Heaven by his family
Cherry Clark Walker of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born July 17, 1947, in Newport, the daughter of Marshall McKay Clark and Tinnie (Evins) Clark.
Hershel Ray Smith, age 88, entered into peace on this day, March 15, 2025 Hershel was born April 13, 1936, to Harvey and Zola Smith, one of 20 children. Hershel was a man who loved God and
Mark A. Elkins, 59, of Cave City passed away on March 15, 2025, at Batesville. He was born September 1, 1965, in Lindsborg, KS to Robert Elkins and Barbara Wallace. He was a construction worker and enjoyed
Sherry May Vannattan, 55, of Batesville, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on December 25, 1969, in Blytheville, Arkansas, Sherry brought joy to those around her through life’s
Mark Anthony Clinton, 63, of Batesville passed away on March 14, 2025, in Batesville. He was born October 29, 1961, in Newport to Leroy Clinton and Audrey May Beasley. He was a factory worker and enjoyed woodworking,
Betty Jewel Martin Wolford, 80, of Batesville passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born September 5, 1944, in Dowagiac, Michigan to R.B. and Lucille Caldwell Martin. Betty was the secretary for the youth center
Jason Thaniel Davis, 48, of Batesville, AR, died on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1976, to Linda (Jeffrey) Davis and the late Ronnie Davis. Jason loved the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and
Gary Brewer, 64, passed away on March 13, 2025, at his home in Mountain View, Arkansas surrounded by family. He was born to Lola B. and Joe Brewer on July 13, 1960. Most people knew Gary from
Anthony Wayne Galloway, 83, of Batesville passed away on March 14, 2025, at Batesville. He was born July 30, 1941, at Batesville to Paul and Mildred Galloway. He honorably served his country in the United States Army
Carl Dean Walls, 86, of Drasco passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born August 26, 1938, in Franklin, Arkansas to Henry Vernon and Opal Oreo (Tate) Walls. Carl enjoyed fishing, golfing, and hunting. He also
Melba Jean Shaw of the Union Hill Community departed this life on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born July 29, 1951, in Newport, the daughter of James Harvey and Ona Marie
Alice Marie Watkins, 85, of Batesville passed away March 13, 2025 in Batesville. She was born March 22, 1939 in Big Prairie, OH to Royal and Anna Barker. She was a LPN and a member of the
Marvin Wayne Fitzgerald, 66 of Harrisburg, Arkansas departed this life Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Wayne was born January 6, 1959 in Harrisburg, Arkansas the son of
Harlan Ray Lunday, age 91, of Timbo, Arkansas, passed away on March 12th, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, peacefully. He was born on September 27th, 1933, in McClelland, Arkansas, to Lottie and Clifford Lunday. Harlan married the