Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
Charlotte Ann Clay
Jun 14, 2026
Charlotte Ann Clay, 69, of Sidney, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born October 5, 1956 in Ottowa, Kansas to Kenneth and Beverly Massengale. Charlotte found joy in the simple things in life. She loved playing games on her phone, watching butterflies, and spending time with her beloved cat, Kensie, and her cherished Pomeranians,...
Thomas Charles Knappenberger
Jun 11, 2026
Thomas Charles Knappenberger “Tom”, 76, of Evening Shade, Arkansas passed away in his home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. He was the son of Murry O. Knappenberger and Dorothy J. Knappenberger (McKee). Tom was a tool salesman for years and a member of the First Baptist Church of Evening Shade. He enjoyed football, fixing old cars, playing pool, and listening...
Dorothy Faye Gay
Jun 7, 2026
Dorothy Faye Gay, 86, of Floral, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Batesville. She was born March 15, 1940 in Floral, Arkansas to Earnest “Gus” and Allene (Sharp) Pearson. She worked for many years at ConAgra in Quality Control before retiring to care for her husband. She was a member of the Mountain Top Cowboy Church in Heber...
Olean Mahan
Jun 3, 2026
Olean Mahan, 92, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away peacefully from this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Woodlawn nursing home. She was born February 13, 1934 to Olin and Sarah Cook. She was a housewife to Noil Lee Mahan and a member of the Eastside Baptist Church of Cave City. Olean enjoyed traveling, doing puzzle books and spending...
Florene Ethel Gann
Jun 2, 2026
Florene Ethel Gann, 89, of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Poughkeepsie. She was born April 7, 1937 to William and Plyna (Carson) Dorris. She was a homemaker and member of the Pleasant Ridge Community Church. She enjoyed gardening, her family, and serving the Lord through His church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather,...
Alford (Al) Martin
May 29, 2026
Alford (Al) Martin, 88, of Evening Shade, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at Evening Shade. He was born June 29, 1937 in Bradford, Arkansas to Walter Martin and Jessie Chupp. He was a truck driver and mechanic and a member of the Bear Creek Church in Evening Shade. He enjoyed time spent with his family, working, fishing, auctions...
Elouise Ritter - Burnes
May 25, 2026
Elouise Ritter – Burnes departed this world Monday, May 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 7, 1933 in Lake City, Arkansas to Mabel and Doc Gregory. She was a mom and grandmother to everyone she met. She loved spending her time in her garden and walking creeks and fields looking for unique...
Ashley Hambrick
May 24, 2026
Ashley Hambrick (Ritter), 31, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Cave City. She was born November 20, 1994 in Newport, Arkansas to Michael and Linda Ritter. She was a local business manager and member of the Concord Missionary Baptist Church where she recently rededicated her life to the Lord and was baptized. She enjoyed...
Willa Jean Richmond
May 23, 2026
Willa Jean Richmond, 98, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Cave City. She was born April 17, 1928 in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas to Hurdle and Ina (Simpson) Stutts. She worked for many years at Gen-Corp and was a longtime member of the Little Springs Missionary Baptist Church of Poughkeepsie before joining First Baptist Church of...
Evelyn Starece Hoffman
May 23, 2026
Evelyn Starece Hoffman, 88, of Evening Shade, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born October 7, 1937 in Cave City, Arkansas to Ewen Fletcher and Elsie E. Ashbrook. She was a Registered Nurse and a member of the Church of Christ of Evening Shade. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her farm and playing...
Jacqueline Wilson
May 23, 2026
Jacqueline Wilson, 85, of Nelsonville passed away peacefully Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Ash Flat. She was born May 3, 1941 in Nelsonville to William Grover Jones and Faye Jones. She served in food service for many years and was a member of the Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, needlepoint and was a cancer survivor.
Jackie lived in Nelsonville...
Stayton Wade Doyle
May 18, 2026
Stayton Wade Doyle, infant son of Lucas and Courtney Doyle, passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on Monday, May 18, 2026.
He is survived by his parents; his brother, Nathaniel Doyle; his grandparents, Ernest Ray and Debbie Doyle and Mark and Paige Hayes; and his uncles, Garrett Kissinger, Chase Gilbreath (Brandi) and Grant Hayes (Maggie); along with a...
David Mark Turner
May 13, 2026
David Mark Turner, 60, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Cave City. He was born November 17, 1965 in Batesville, Arkansas to Calvin Maurice and Opha Rhea (Woods) Turner. He was a retired UPS driver and of the Baptist faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was stationed on the...
Rebecca Dianne Boyd
May 12, 2026
Rebecca Dianne Huckabee Boyd, 69, of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in Poughkeepsie. She was born February 25, 1957 in Batesville, Arkansas to Nelson and Jeffie Farmer. She was a homemaker and a member of the Little Springs Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie. Rebecca enjoyed fishing and raising baby deer.
She was preceded in death by her mother...
Jesse Lynette Keller
May 11, 2026
Jesse Lynette (Nash) Keller, 85, of Desha, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 at Southside. She was born July 28, 1940 in Batesville, Arkansas to CP and Myrtle Nash. She was a retired machine operator at White Rodgers and a member of the Desha United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, painting, flowers, and gardening. She loved her family and...
Lois Wilson
Apr 30, 2026
Lois Wilson, 95, of Judsonia passed away April 30, 2026 in Judsonia. She was born February 25, 1931 in Batesville to Ray and Dora Powell. She was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. Lois enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, gardening, painting and had so much love for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lynda...
Michelle Dawn McMahan
Apr 29, 2026
Michelle Dawn McMahan, 56, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Cave City. She was born November 10, 1969 in Batesville, Arkansas to Don Taylor and Cheryl Lawrence Wilkes. She was of the Baptist Faith. Michelle enjoyed drinking Folgers Coffee with friends, smoking cigarettes, playing spades, listening to music and watching movies, wearing perfume, and family...
Paul Allen Runyan
Apr 27, 2026
If you heard laughter coming from across the room, you didn’t have to wonder who was at the center of it – it was Paul Allen Runyan. Born on October 30, 1964, Paul lived a life full of humor, heart, and connection, and passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 61. He had a gift for making...
Alex A. Dupree
Apr 18, 2026
Alex A. Dupree, 30, a father, son, brother, and friend, left us April 18, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. Alex’s spirit, warmth, and laughter will live on in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Alex was born May 5, 1995 in Newport, Arkansas to Mark and Joan Dupree. Alex was the proud father of Gwendolyn and...
Linda Janiece Cross
Apr 9, 2026
Linda Janiece Cross, 77, of Charlotte, Arkansas passed awayThursday, April 9, 2026, at Cave City. She was born July 31, 1948, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to James and Nora Duncan.
She was a wife, a mother, and, in her later years, cherished the title of "Granny." Throughout her life, she held various roles, including working as a waitress, a secretary for...
