Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
Viola Purifoy Ward
Apr 21, 2024
Viola Purifoy Ward departed this life on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the age of 101 years, 9months and 7 days. Viola was born July 14, 1922 in Genoa, Arkansas. She was the fourth of tenchildren of Lynch and Mary Purifoy. Viola enjoyed gardening, crocheting and caring for herbeloved animals.She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of...
Gloria Ann Hoosier
Apr 16, 2024
Gloria Ann Hoosier, 64, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Cave City. She was born November 25, 1959 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Jack and Patricia (Wolf) Thomas. She was formerly employed at Pro-Dentec in Batesville, Arkansas and was a member of the Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Gloria loved animals and spending time...
April Gail Hall
Apr 16, 2024
April Gail Hall, age 49, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away on April 16, 2024 in Batesville. She was a quiet person until you got to know her. If you asked her opinion, she would tell you, short and sweet. April loved and protected all of her friends and family, especially her son, Brandon, whom she described as her best friend. She...
Larry Leo Barnett, Sr.
Apr 13, 2024
Larry Leo Barnett Sr. 74 of Tuckerman, Arkansas previously of Batesville Arkansas, went to be with his heavenly Father on April 13, 2024. Larry was born on February 18, 1950 to Elijah and Carrie Barnett.
Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years Bonnie Barnett, his son Leo and wife Lesa of Cherokee Village. His daughter Carrie Barnett Williams of...
Edwin Andrew Nicolai
Apr 11, 2024
Edwin Andrew Nicolai, 68, of Cherokee Village passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Jonesboro. He was born March 14, 1956 in Maryland to Robert Lewis and Anna Olean (Johnson) Nicolai. He was a printer and past Master Councilor Orinda DeMolay. Edwin loved golf, playing darts and bowling.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his sister, Patricia Nicolai...
Patricia Ann Royal
Apr 11, 2024
Patricia Ann Royal, 80, of Cave City passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Melbourne. She was born July 8, 1943 in Love, Arkansas to Kenneth and Wanda (Sharp) Johns. She was a retired factory worker and a member of the Main St. Church of Christ in Evening Shade. Patricia loved to paint, sew, cook and do woodworking.
She is preceded...
Haley Marie Clemons
Apr 9, 2024
Haley Marie Clemons, 19, of Pottsville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Ozark, Arkansas. She was born September 23, 2004 in Danville, Arkansas to James Cox Jr. and Melissa Clemons Norris. She was a retail sales clerk. Haley enjoyed watching anime, going to cosplay events, drawing and art, loved people and hanging out with her friends. She especially...
Crystal Lynn Langle
Apr 8, 2024
Crystal Lynn Langle, 47, of Batesville passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Batesville. She was born on January 15, 1977 in Dallas, Texas to Kenneth Allen and Tamera Tipton. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith.
She enjoyed crafting, lounging around the house and watching television as well as decorating and loved Christmas shopping.
She was...
Randy Eugene Taylor
Apr 8, 2024
Randy Eugene Taylor, 69, of Evening Shade, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 in Evening Shade. He was born February 21, 1955 in Sturgis, Michigan to Charles and Joyce (Kipker) Taylor. He was a truck driver and served in the United States Army. He was also a member of the Abundant Life Church in Highland, Arkansas. He was an...
Rickey Lee Guthrie
Apr 8, 2024
Rickey Lee Guthrie, 63, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 in Batesville. He was born May 13, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska to Usher Otto Guthrie and Shirley Ann Moore Hanson. He was a construction worker and of the Christian faith. Rickey enjoyed working out in the yard and camping. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends...
Kale Nicholos Mooney
Apr 6, 2024
Kale Nicholos Mooney, 23, of Batesville passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Batesville. He was born September 12, 2000 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Ryan Mooney and Lindsey Sample. Kale enjoyed playing with pots and pans as well as swimming, riding in anything with a motor and being around water. He also loved sprinklers and water fountains as well...
Jerry Wayne Nance
Apr 1, 2024
Jerry Wayne Nance, 75, of Evening Shade, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 in Ash Flat, Arkansas surrounded by his daughters. He was born on May 4, 1948 in Trumann, Arkansas to Elmer and Virginia Nance. Jerry was a construction worker, truck driver and a member of the VFW Post 8042 in Evening Shade, Arkansas and a Master Mason....
Jerry Lynn Bullington
Mar 30, 2024
Jerry Lynn Bullington, Sr, 75, of Sulphur Rock, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Batesville. He was born September 16, 1948 in Batesville to Coy Bullington and Florence Rawlins Bullington. He was a construction worker and farmer and of the Baptist Faith.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He also loved to build cabinets and furniture.
He...
Loren Wayne Parsley
Mar 26, 2024
Loren Wayne Parsley, 74, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 26, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born December 17, 1949 in Batesville to Willard and Irene (Foley) Parsley. He worked for many years at Stanley Wood Chevrolet and Future Fuel. Loren served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Ruddell Hill...
Jarvis Lee Rucker
Mar 24, 2024
Jarvis Lee Rucker, age 63, of Bono, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born February 8, 1961 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to James Rucker and Van Lucille Rucker (Simpson). Jarvis enjoyed woodworking, smoking meat, making tamales and anything involving tractors. He loved time spent with his family, especially his...
Ann Trantham
Mar 21, 2024
Ann Trantham, 74, of Batesville passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Batesville. She was born June 24, 1949 in Manila, Arkansas to Harry Downing and Fay Sartain-Downing. She was a legal secretary for the State of Arkansas for over 28 years and was of the Baptist faith.
Ann enjoyed playing Sudoku as well as playing with her cats, working...
Michael Clauss
Mar 17, 2024
Michael James Clauss, age 58, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home. He was born January 31, 1966 in Peoria, Illinois to Walter and June Clauss.
Michael enjoyed all books, golf, and time spent with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Patti Clauss of the home; his two daughters, Evie Clauss and Sophie...
Jane Beel
Mar 13, 2024
Jane (Lamb) Beel, 83, of Pleasant Plains passed from this life to her eternal life on Wednesday March 13, 2024. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. The fifth of six children born to Albert Theadore Lamb and Pearl Mae Jackson. Jane graduated from Pleasant Plains High School in 1960. On May 5, 1961, she married the love of...
Elmer Thomas Gore III
Mar 11, 2024
Elmer Thomas Gore III, 75, of Cave City, Arkansas departed this life on March 11, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1948 in Moran, Texas to Evelyn and Elmer Gore, Jr.
He humbly served in the United States Army from 1966-1972. Having received various medals, such as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign...
Edward W. O'Neill, Jr.
Mar 11, 2024
Edward W. O’Neill, Jr, 81, of Batesville passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 in Batesville. He was born May 27, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts to Edwin and Rita (LeGrice) O’Neill. He was a member of the Seabees in the United States Navy and a member of the Harrison Street Church of Christ in Batesville.
Edward enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and...
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