Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
James Burge (J.B.) Johnson
Sep 14, 2026
James Burge (J.B.) Johnson Jr., 98, passed away peacefully on September 14,2026, surrounded by his family. Born on November 30, 1927, in Emory, Arkansas, J.B. grew up in Cave City, Arkansas, with a strong work ethic and a deep love for the Lord. After a brief stint in the Army during WWII, J.B. worked as an automobile mechanic and later...
Charles Lee Thompson
Sep 9, 2026
Charles Lee Thompson, 69, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Southside, Arkansas. He was born February 4, 1957 in Ripley, Tennessee to William G. Thompson and Annlou Thompson. He was an Army National Guard veteran and a member of the Desha First Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles (biker Sundays).
He was preceded in...
Kelly Brand
Sep 8, 2026
Kelly Brand, 64, of Evening Shade, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026 in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born October 14 1961 in Newport, Arkansas to Carl J. Brand III and Barbara Paysinger he was a truckdriver and of the Christian Faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling, and visiting with his beloved family.
He was preceded in death by his...
Larry Neal Dowell
Sep 7, 2026
Larry Neal Dowell passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. Larry was born in Batesville, Arkansas on October 1, 1952 to Evelyn (Biard) Dowell and Alvin Neal Dowell. He was the youngest of four brothers, Alvin (Tucker) Dowell, Eugene Dowell, and Danny Wayne Dowell (deceased). He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a life long member of the...
Martha "Lou" (King) Boyd
Sep 6, 2026
Martha “Lou” (King) Boyd, age 85, after a series of major illnesses, departed this earthly life for Heaven on September 6, 2026. She was born February 22, 1941 near Calamine, Arkansas to Ellis and Junia (Thompson) King.
Martha overcame great physical challenges in her earthly life to graduate from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1971 and began her teaching...
Roy Milligan
Sep 6, 2026
Roy Milligan, 81 of Charlotte, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born a twin on November 27, 1944 in Hampton, California to Jack and Judy Milligan. He was a truck driver for many years and a member of the Charlotte Church of Christ. Roy loved being with his beloved...
Joy Kaye Peebles
Sep 3, 2026
Joy Kaye Peebles, 50, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at Heritage Living Center in Conway, surrounded by her loved ones. Joy came into the world with a unique set of limitations, but was gifted with a pure heart and sweet spirit, born an angel and remaining one until her last breath.
Joy was born October 21, 1975, in Gravette,...
Mickey W. Ballard
Sep 2, 2026
Mickey W. Ballard, 56, of Trumann, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born October 15, 1969 in Batesville, Arkansas to Pat Pectol. He started out driving a semi-truck and finished as a tow truck driver. He was a member of the Compass Church. He enjoyed working on cars, spending time with his children...
David Alexander Rowlett
Sep 2, 2026
David Alexander Rowlett, 74, of Sulphur Rock, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born July 31, 1952 in Swifton, Arkansas to Austin Rowlett and Josie Crossland Rowlett. He was a teacher of Aviation Maintenance and a Mason. He loved riding his motorcycle, especially his Harley Davidson. He loved his grandchildren and his children. He...
Mildred Strother
Sep 1, 2026
Mildred Strother, 93, of Hutchison Mountain, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born April 4, 1933 in Jamestown, Arkansas to Eulis Rorie and Madge Rorie. She was a homemaker and member of the Hutchison Mountain Church of Christ. She enjoyed collecting dolls, flowers, and babysitting children for her community.
She was preceded in death by...
Jeff L. Bristow
Aug 27, 2026
Jeff L. Bristow, 82, of Smithville, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Smithville. He was born March 11, 1944 in Smithville, Arkansas to Leland Paul Bristow and Minnie Louise Wildrick. He was a logger for many years and a member of the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being a lumber jack, his family, and God.
He...
James "Jim" Wright Rutledge
Aug 26, 2026
James “Jim” Wright Rutledge, a resident of Batesville, Arkansas his entire life, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2026 at the age of 80 ½ years. Jim was an avid sportsman, and until recently, was always ready to hunt or fish almost any game in any weather.
Jim loved Arkansas, Batesville, and his country. He was a devoted husband to his...
Della Frances Wheeler
Aug 25, 2026
Della Wheeler, 85, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away on the evening of Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Bald Knob, Arkansas.
Della was born on March 4, 1941 in Oil Trough, Arkansas to Jack and Etmoes (Pankey) Webb. She was soon joined by siblings Sharon and Jim. She told stories of picking cotton in the fields.
Della was...
James A. Anderson
Aug 24, 2026
James A. Anderson, age 91, of Imboden, Arkansas passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at Batesville, Arkansas. He was born April 9, 1935 in Calamine, Arkansas to Leslie James Anderson and Aenon Milligan Anderson. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years and of the Presbyterian faith. He enjoyed taking care of his family, antique cars, Cadillacs, and cattle...
Arlin Estel Watson
Aug 23, 2026
Arlin Estel Watson, 80, of Strawberry, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Batesville, Arkansas. He was born November 15, 1945 to Arvel and Ollie (Ripka) Watson. He was a security guard for Townsend for twenty plus years and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed time spent telling stories, watching westerns, fishing, hunting, building wood projects, and talking...
Carolyn Sue Wilson
Aug 23, 2026
Carolyn Sue Wilson, 83, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Pleasant Plains, AR. She was born December 17, 1942 in Floral, Arkansas at her parent’s home. She met Allen Douglas (Doug) Wilson in the seventh grade, and their love story began. They were married for 64 years. She was a homemaker and member of the Union Grove Missionary Baptist...
Betty Jean Allen
Aug 21, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jean Allen, of Hot Springs Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on December 20, 1931, in Eclectic, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late John Lumpkin and Edna Cotton Lumpkin.
Betty dedicated much of her life to raising her family and working on the family farm. She was well...
Bettie R Wilson
Aug 19, 2026
Bettie R. Wilson, 81, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Cave City. She was born September 17, 1944 in Truman, Arkansas to Raymond E. Conyers and Garner Maxine Neal. She worked for White Rodgers for 29 years and was of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed gardening, square dancing; time spent with her family and grandchildren,...
Wallace Edward "Ed" Shaver
Aug 18, 2026
Wallace Edward “Ed” Shaver, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born March 15, 1951 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Wallace Eugene Shaver and Elizabeth Brandimore. He was a chemical operator for Eastman and a member of the Mt. Pleasant Southern Baptist Church. Ed was an Eagle Scout, a state...
Rosemary Townsend
Aug 13, 2026
Rosemary Townsend, 86, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 in Cave City, Arkansas. She was born June 7, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joseph Townsend and Mabel Miller Townsend. She was a Cartographer for the state of Minnesota for 40 years and of the Methodist Faith. She enjoyed cats, collecting dolls and dollhouses, and an animal...
