
Obituary: Betty Jo Sterling
Betty Jo Sterling, 74, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was born on June 2, 1951, in Norfolk VA, to the late Charles Howard Phelps and Thelma Mae (Harrison) Phelps. Betty was an

Betty Jo Sterling, 74, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was born on June 2, 1951, in Norfolk VA, to the late Charles Howard Phelps and Thelma Mae (Harrison) Phelps. Betty was an

Donald Ray Jackson Sr., 85, of Searcy, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Searcy. Born on April 7, 1940, in Newport, he was the son of Lonnie William Jackson and Ruby Juanita (Oliphant) Jackson. Donald was

Robert “Bobby” Stegall, 61, of Smithville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He was born September 30, 1964, in Memphis, TN to Robert and Ann Stegall. He was a minister and

Patricia Gail Carter, 71, of Sidney, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Cave City. She was born on January 16, 1955, in Batesville, Arkansas to Dean and Doris Mynatt. She was a farmer and of

Roy Salsbury, 83, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed from this life on February 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Covina, California to Jasper and Willa (Pilgrim) Salsbury on May

Keith Andree Worsham Jr., age 29, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on February 16, 2026. Born January 12, 1997, to Keith Andree Worsham Sr. and Delphina Tsosie, Keith was a devoted son, a caring father, a

Randall Pilcher of Tuckerman, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born on October 20, 1958, in Tuckerman, the son of Woodrow and Ruth (Lawrence) Pilcher. Mr. Pilcher

God called home one of his most precious angels on Thursday, February 12, 2026, when Dwayne H. Stott Sr., 84, of Southside, AR, entered the gates of Heaven. Dwayne was born on March 16, 1941, in El

Gary Don Livingston, age 73, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed from his earthly home and went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2026, while doing what he loved most, trucking and traveling. Gary

Christopher Jack Cooley, 44, of Heber Springs, passed away on February 13, 2026. Born in Houma, Louisiana, on August 13, 1981, Christopher was the cherished son of Max and Jane (Cooley) Delgado. He grew up surrounded by

David Marion Carpenter, 64, of Bethesda, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born May 22, 1961, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Dixie and Barbara (Dowell) Carpenter, and delivered by Dr. Finis Wyatt, a beloved family

Edith Yolanda Hughes Williams, 62, of Locust Grove, departed this life on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Batesville. She was born on January 18, 1964, in Des Arc, Arkansas, to Lewis Hughes and Laura Cox Hughes. Edith

Barry Randy Turner, 64, of Tuckerman, Arkansas, was born September 29, 1961, and departed this world on February 13, 2026, entering his Heavenly home in the arms of Jesus, his Savior. Randy was known for his sweet

Christopher England Tebbetts, 55, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born August 10, 1970, in Batesville to Terrell and Diane (Ott) Tebbetts. Christopher was an honor graduate of Batesville High School and

Charles Daniel Hoggard, 90, of Smithville, AR, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Smithville. He was born February 25, 1935, in Calamine, A,R to James and Zola Hoggard. He was a cattle farmer and a member

Cheryl Lynn (Meuir) Riley of Jonesboro, formerly of Tuckerman, departed this life on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born in Wylie, Texas, on February 7, 1956, the daughter of L.C. and

James E. Street, age 98, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of family, faith, and service. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Nannie Laura McLendon Street,

Jimmy Earl Conyers, 77, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Batesville. He was born on October 26, 1948, in Promiseland, Arkansas to Raymond and Garner Conyers. He was a superintendant for the Road

J. C. Blanchard, 72, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Batesville. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on July 7, 1953, to J. C. Blanchard, Sr. and Lona Mae Burns Blanchard. J.

Dale Weaver, 80, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born on October 10, 1945, in Cave City, Arkansas to J.R. and Lois (Sharp) Weaver

Mary K. (Carrothers) Hardin-Stewart of Tupelo, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born April 12, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Omer Louis and Gertrude (Webb)

Olin Otis Greene, 61, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born on March 21, 1964, in Orlando, Florida, to the late Dewey Greene and Allene (Slavik) Greene. Olin loved fishing and went

Lila Bell Sutterfield, 92, of Fox, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the Blossoms Nursing Home in Mountain View. She was born on June 22, 1933, in Turkey Creek, Arkansas, to Logan and Goldie

Lindsey Duane Harness, 92, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 4, 1936, in Shirley, Arkansas, to Auzzie and Effie

Johnny Andrew Payne, 75, of Batesville passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at White River Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1950 in Paragould to John and Nola Lewallen Payne and grew up in Saffle, where

Audrey Leimomi Colton, 83, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Batesville. She was born July 6, 1942 in Heleiwa, Hawaii to Thomas and Augusta (Gonzalves) Jones. She was a merchant distributor, a devoted

Melvin S. Yates, 78, of Batesville, AR, was a quiet man with a kind and caring heart. He was known by many as “Smiley”, a name that fit him well, as his smile often said more than

Billy Ray Fuller of Locust Grove, Arkansas, died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born on November 15, 1933, in Greenbrier Bottoms, AR, to the late Arthur Fuller and Edith Lorene

Agnes Louise (Garland) Lindsey, 97, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was born on September 20, 1928, in Pine Hill, AR, to the late William James Garland and Cindy (Poor) Garland. Agnes was

Patricia Maud (Morrison) Chrestman, born September 8, 1940, passed away on February 5, 2026. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents: Richard and Eula Morrison and her sister, Elizabeth Ann Morrison. She is survived by her

Lou Ann Rooks, 89, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Batesville. She was born March 22, 1936, in Batesville to Edward and Gladys (Sanders) Runyan. She was a secretary and homemaker and of

Terry Wade Johnson, a devoted servant of God, beloved husband, and tireless community leader, has stepped out of this life and into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ. While the newspapers may record his passing, Terry

Vince Gay of Batesville, Arkansas July 5, 1949 – February 7, 2026 Don Vincent ”Vince” Gay, 76, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born July 5, 1949 in Batesville to Donval and

Darrell Keith Norman, of Fifty Six, Arkansas January 1, 1956 – February 5, 2026 Darrell Norman, age 70, of Fifty Six, Arkansas, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Fifty Six, Arkansas. Darrell was born on January 1, 1956, to Hugh and Martha

Billy Wayne Elumbaugh May 12, 1946 ~ February 6, 2026 Billy Elumbaugh passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by his family and enveloped in their love. He was born on May 12, 1946, in Marked Tree,

Bong Van Nguyen of Southside, Arkansas March 2, 1952 – February 5, 2026 Bong Van Nguyen, 73, of Southside, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born March 2, 1952 in Phan Thiet, Vietnam to

Ivan Gene Lewis, 59, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 27, 1966, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Leonard and Raydean (Brown) Lewis. Ivan

Kenneth Anthony David Billingsley, Sr., 69, of Southside, departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born on April 8, 1956, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Earl Billingsley and Delano Farmer Billingsley. David served our country

Clifford Gerald Peer, 85, of Floral, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born July 25, 1940, in Kerman, California to Carless Peer and Fannie Pauline (Howlett) Peer. Survived by his favorite sister, Pattie Frenzel;

Craig Dale Vermillion Sr., 55, passed away on February 1, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on February 2, 1970, in West Plains, Missouri, to the late Rodger Vermillion and Barbara (Counts) Vermillion. Craig enjoyed hunting