Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
Erma Jean Lindsey
Sep 6, 2025
Erma Jean Lindsey, 74, of Walnut Grove went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born February 18, 1951 in Cave City to John and Irma Smith.
She served in many roles at Cord Baptist Church and was active in the women’s ministry. Jean retired from ConAgra after 20 years of service and then ran...
Noel Bruce
Sep 5, 2025
Noel Bruce departed this earth on September 5th, 2025 at the age of 72. He was born in Batesville, AR to parents James and Maxine Bruce and is preceded in death by his parents, as well as one son, Kenneth Bruce. He is survived by his brother Richard (Laquita) Bruce and sister Peggy (Ricky) Thomas, his wife Brenda Bruce, three...
William R. Spence
Sep 3, 2025
William R. Spence, 82, of Mount Pleasant passed away September 3, 2025 at Mount Pleasant. He was born January 23, 1943 at Charlotte, Arkansas to William and Lois Spence. He was a minister of the Guion Church of Christ for over 20 years, and then became a member of the Melbourne Church of Christ. He loved to hunt (especially all...
Gracie Iciephene Lemons
Sep 2, 2025
Gracie I. Lemons, 80, of Smithville passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home. She was born in Blytheville on November 11, 1944 to the late Troy and Ethel Brooks.
Gracie was a devoted Registered Nurse for years. She loved to care for people and help those in need.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Raymond...
Anna Beth Crabtree
Sep 1, 2025
Anna Beth Crabtree, 91, of Cave City, Arkansas, passed away on September 1, 2025, at WRMC in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born on May 29, 1934, in Grange, Arkansas, to Jim and Gladys Townsley.
Anna Beth worked at White Rodgers for 30 years and spent the rest of her time as a loving housewife. She was a member of Mount View...
Allan Nathan Cotton
Aug 30, 2025
Allan Nathan Cotton, 80, of Grange passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Batesville. He was born March 2, 1945 in Hobbs, NM to James Crellous “CJ” and Vina (Weston) Cotton. Allan was a retired truck driver and a member of the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Strawberry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by...
Kurt Gillman
Aug 28, 2025
Kurt Gillman, 84, of Cave City passed away in August of 2025. Kurt spent much of his life in California and was a film buff. He was especially fond of classic and sci-fi movies. Kurt shared stories of meeting Walt Disney and winning a date with Annette Funicello before he joined the US Navy. Kurt loved jazz music and later...
Naomi Smith
Aug 24, 2025
Naomi was born March 27, 1935 in Leachville, Arkansas to Martin “Enoch” and Herbie (Payne) Milligan. She grew up and raised a family in Leachville, later moving to California, Little Rock and Batesville where she worshipped at North Heights Church of Christ. She went to her heavenly home on August 24, 2025. Per her request, a private Celebration of Life...
Brenda Kay Melton
Aug 21, 2025
Brenda Kay Melton, 71, of Strawberry passed away August 21, 2025 at Batesville. She was born June 23, 1954 at Batesville to Hue Dean and Virgie (Crabtree) Melton.
Brenda worked as a teacher and administrator for over 40 years in schools such as Timbo, Cave City, Poughkeepsie, Lynn, and Watson Chapel. The majority of her time was spent in the Watson...
Jennette June Duke
Aug 19, 2025
Jennette June Duke was born in Sidney, Arkansas, and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1961. On May 26, 1961, she married Harley Duke, and together they raised two sons, Gavin and Burton.
She spent most of her life in Batesville, Arkansas, where she worked as a Child Support Officer and later as a Legal Assistant with the Steve Bell...
Betty Jean Crutcher
Aug 18, 2025
Betty Jean Crutcher, 92, of Rosie passed away August 18, 2025 at Batesville. She was born December 28, 1932 at Rosie to J.M. Hooper and Pixie (Tucker) Hooper. She was a retired Circuit Clerk of Independence County and a member of the Rosie Baptist Church.
She enjoyed bingo (was lovingly known as Bingo Betty), church, feeding hummingbirds, grandkids and cooking out...
Donald Ray Jones
Aug 16, 2025
Donald Ray Jones, 75, of Locust Grove passed away August 16, 2025 at Batesville. He was born July 11, 1950 at Elaine, AR to Lee B. and Helen (Branscum) Jones. He was a pharmacist, a Forestry Field Technician, enjoyed fishing, four wheeling with his ATV/trucks and watching wildlife. Donald served in the Army National Guard.
He was preceded in death by...
Wanda G. "Jonnie" James
Aug 13, 2025
Wanda G. “Jonnie” James, 92, of Batesville passed away August 13, 2025 at Batesville. She was born August 17, 1932 at Moorefield to Munford Joe Pool and Ruthel Mae (Fry) Pool. She worked at White-Rodgers and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and liked to travel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Haddock James;...
JoAnn "Mamma Jo" Bryant
Aug 12, 2025
JoAnn “Momma Jo” Bryant, 65, of Smithville passed away August 12, 2025 at Smithville. She was born February 8, 1960 at Murphysboro, IL to Lonnie Dickerson and Linda Mae (Stone). She was raised by her mother and adopted by Donald Misselhorn. She was a housewife and a member of Soul’s Harbor Church. She enjoyed fishing, being on the water, spending...
John "Buddy" Eldridge
Aug 8, 2025
John “Buddy” Eldridge, 65, of Cave City passed away August 8, 2025 at Searcy. He was born November 23, 1959 at Flint Michigan to John C. and Georgetta (Henry) Eldridge.
He attended UACCB Community College in Batesville, was a retired over-the-road truck driver, and member of the Methodist Church.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, wood crafts such as building park...
Christy James
Aug 1, 2025
Christy James, 51, of Lebanon, Illinois passed away August 1, 2025 at Lebanon. She was born January 22, 1974 at Russellville to John A. James and Patsy (Ballard) James. She was a registered nurse and a real estate agent. She enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping, going to the beach, and her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother,...
Barbara Gail Sandefur
Aug 1, 2025
Today, we gather to honor the life of a remarkable woman — Barbara Gail Johnson Sandefur. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of Yeshua.
Barbara was a woman of quiet strength and unwavering devotion. Despite facing the challenges of dementia and Parkinson’s in her later years, her spirit never faltered. Her love endured — fierce, full, and...
Donald Fox
Jul 29, 2025
Donald Fox, 87, of Charlotte passed away on July 29, 2025 in Batesville. He was born on July 21, 1938 in Morganton, NC to Charles and Virgie Fox. He served 21 years honorably in the Arkansas Army National Guard. Donald was married to his lovely wife, June Fox, for 58 years before she went home to the Lord. A dedicated...
Don Crawford
Jul 26, 2025
Don Crawford, 78, of Batesville passed away July 26, 2025 at Batesville. He was born June 23, 1947 at Batesville to John Wesley Crawford and Nellie Marie (Lexon) Crawford. He was a truck driver and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and westerns.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his three daughters, Airica...
Velma Jean Wood
Jul 26, 2025
Velma Jean Wood, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Velma was born in Pleasant Plains to Jess and Wilma Beaver on September 4, 1941.
Velma was a member of Maple Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Velma looked forward to going to church every time the doors...
