Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
Hazel Browder
Nov 4, 2026
Hazel A. Browder, 88, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born September 2, 1938 in Sitka, Arkansas to John Edward Coats and Coyla Jane Thomas. She was a caregiver and member of the Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. Hazel enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death...
Gerald Floyd Manuel
Nov 1, 2026
Gerald Floyd Manuel passed away November 1, 2026 at the age of 72. He was born November 7, 1953 in Paragould, Arkansas to Thomas and Gracie (Grimes) Manuel. Gerald lived in East Peoria, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Susie, Margaret, and Barbara; and his brothers, George, Johnny, and Thomas.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah;...
John Sullivan
Nov 1, 2026
John Sullivan, 53, passed away at his home on November 1, 2026 following a sudden illness.
John was born for life and a passion for anything involving sports and the outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing, and his enthusiasm for sports included baseball, football, NASCAR, and much more. He played Little League and Babe Ruth baseball, where he was fortunate...
Robbie Sue Smith
Oct 31, 2026
Robbie Sue Smith, 69, of Newark, Arkansas passed away October 31, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born May 30, 1957 in Batesville, Arkansas to Joline Burrow (Riley) and Olen Burrow. She enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren, cooking, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John Burrow; and two sisters, Della...
Norman (Hookie) E. Hook Jr.
Oct 29, 2026
Norman E. Hook Jr., fondly known as Hookie, 79, of Desha, Arkansas passed away on October 29, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born August 13, 1947 at Glen Ridge, New Jersey to Norman and Ruth Hook. He was proud to be co-owner of Hook’s Custom Calls and a member of the Pleasant Plains United Methodist Church. He enjoyed turkey...
Mildred "Jo" Crabtree
Oct 28, 2026
Mildred “Jo” Crabtree, 93, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born April 3, 1933 in Lynn, Arkansas to Gorden Lewis and Maye Hooten Lewis. She was an LPN for many years and worked at White River Health. Jo was one of the first employees of White River Health when they first opened....
Joan Marie Dupree
Oct 24, 2026
Joan Marie Dupree, 54, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away October 24, 2026 at White River Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1972 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Phyllis and Kenneth Coats. Joan was incredibly hardworking and spent her life ensuring that those around her were cared for and happy. She was the kind of person who would truly give...
Nora Lee mcClain
Oct 24, 2026
Nora Lee McClain, 80, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born July 16, 1946 in Batesville, Arkansas to Henry Inman and Addie Phillips Inman. She was retired from White Rodgers and of the Church of Christ faith. She enjoyed sewing, flowers, and loved her cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Walter "Raymond" Harmon
Oct 23, 2026
Walter “Raymond” Harmon, 76, of Evening Shade, Arkansas passed away at his home on October 23, 2026. He was born May 22, 1950 in Piggott Arkansas. He was the son of the late Lonnie Harmon and Edna Miller Harmon. Walter was a truck driver, owning his own trucking company, Harmon Trucking. He enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren...
Carl J. Gates
Oct 21, 2026
Carl J. Gates, 72, of Fayetteville, Arkansas formerly of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at the Circle of Life in Springdale. He was born August 6, 1954 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Thomas E. Gates and Annie Marvine Simington. He worked for the City of Searcy at the recycling and mulch center where he retired after thirteen years...
Carol Jean Fair Allgood
Oct 20, 2026
Carol Jean Fair Allgood, age 94, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Truewood by Merrill Assisted Living Memory Care. She was born on March 4, 1932, in Cushman, Arkansas, to Harl Homer Fair and Reitha Florence Simpson Fair. In 1948, she married the love of her life, Cecil Dean Allgood, and together they...
Diane Boozer
Oct 18, 2026
Theresa Diane Boozer, 68, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born July 14, 1958 in Batesville, Arkansas to Kenneth Leo Waugh and Julia Kathline Wisdom. She was a member of the Weavers Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed thrift shopping, her dog Whiskey, and spending time with her friends and family....
Betty Mae Kerlin
Oct 15, 2026
Betty Mae Bell Kerlin, 96, of Concord, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Betty was born on February 20, 1930, in Concord to Hershal and Myrt Jeffrey Bell. She was a faithful member of Concord Methodist Church and found great joy in tending her flowers and creating beautiful handmade items. She enjoyed needlework, quilting, and embroidery,...
Sharon Lee Vinson
Oct 14, 2026
Sharon Lee Vinson, 82, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in Batesville. She was born August 26, 1944 in Buffalo, New York to Floyd Kress and Betty Jane Baugher. She was retired from ConAgra and of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed reading her bible, sewing, quilt making, and enjoyed life
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Charles E. Howard
Oct 11, 2026
Charles E. Howard, 90, Cave City, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Cave City. He was born October 8, 1936 in Batesville, Arkansas to Tom and Bobbilee Howard. He was an entrepreneur, owning his own plumbing business called Howard’s Plumbing. He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Cave City and was an Army Veteran. Charles enjoyed...
Bonnie Sue Ketron
Oct 7, 2026
Bonnie Sue Ketron, 89, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born April 6, 1937 in Zion, Arkansas to Cornelius Finley and Mildred Miller Finley.
She worked as a seamstress for Sheplers Western Wear in Wichita, Kansas until she was able to open her own business, Bonnie's Alterations. When she was able,...
Francis Dale Schulz
Oct 5, 2026
Francis Dale Schulz, 84, of Sidney, Arkansas, passed away October 5, 2026. He was born November 18, 1941, in Dos Palos, California, to Ernest C (EC) and Bertha (Ruby) Davis Schulz.
Dale graduated from Dos Palos High School in 1959. He wanted to become an agricultural aviation pilot but did not medically qualify because of vision problems. On February 8, 1961,...
Wanda Gean Perkey
Sep 27, 2026
Wanda Gean Phillips Perkey, age 90, of Cave City, Arkansas died peacefully on September 27, 2026 at Batesville, Arkansas. She was born June 10, 1936 near Sandtown, Independence County, Arkansas to Robert Ernest and Jessie Detherow Phillips.Wanda went to the one room school at Pine Springs near Sandtown, for her first schooling. She later attended school at Cave City and...
Shirley Jo Price Johnson
Sep 23, 2026
Shirley Jo Price Johnson was born September 6, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, to Frank and Marjorie Price. She departed this life on September 23, 2026, in Melbourne, Arkansas, at the age of 86.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a cherished part of her family and will be remembered for the love, memories,...
Gene Austin Melton
Sep 20, 2026
Gene Austin Melton, 87, of Cord, Arkansas went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Born on September 15, 1939 in Cord, Arkansas, Gene was the beloved son of Rupert (Buster) and Mary Melton. Throughout his life, Gene was known for his devotion. Gene was faithfully devoted to his church, his family, and his career as a farmer.
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