Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
Venita June Strauser Hagler
Dec 10, 2025
Venita June Strauser Hagler, 74, of Strawberry passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Batesville. She was born August 29, 1951 in Camp to Clarence and Mary (Hardin) Strauser. She was a retired caregiver and of the Pentecostal faith. Venita enjoyed her garden, flowers, going camping, and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Marcella Thacker and...
Lee Neil Kever
Dec 7, 2025
Lee Neil Bowers Kever, 89, of Batesville passed away December 7, 2025 in Batesville. She was born April 28, 1936 also in Batesville. Her parents were William Bowers and Ollie Mae (Matthews) Bowers. She and O.B. had a farm raising cattle and chickens and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching movies, the Razorbacks, her grandkids, and her family.
She was...
James Rupert "Peno" Leonard
Dec 3, 2025
James Rupert “Peno” Leonard, 90, of Batesville, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Batesville. He was born on November 14, 1935, in Salado to Ralph and Dishie Mae Varnell Leonard.
Peno worked as a public accountant for over 50 years. He thoroughly enjoyed his work and his clients that became friends. He was also business partners with Don Ferguson for...
Jimmy Dale Hastings
Dec 2, 2025
Jimmy Dale Hastings, 82 of Sandtown passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home. He was born May 25, 1943 in Sandtown to Laman and Juanita (Lesley) Hastings. He was a Chief Shop Mechanic for the Arkansas Army National Guard, Motor Sgt. for the 148th EVAC Hospital, including serving during Desert Storm, and a member of Weavers Chapel Free...
Edward Hall
Nov 29, 2025
Edward Hall, 70, of Sidney passed away November 29, 2025 at Sidney. He was born December 9, 1954 at St. Louis, Missouri to Virgil and Naomi (Archer) Hall. He was a truck driver and a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Jim Hall, Bob Hall, Elson Hall, and Donald Hall; four...
William Thomas Mann III
Nov 27, 2025
William Thomas Mann III, 84, of Strawberry passed away November 27, 2025 at Jonesboro. He was born May 18, 1941 at Little Rock to William Thomas Mann Jr. and Charlene Rae (McDuffee) Mann. He was a truck driver and a member of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Clifford "Sugar" Elizabeth Parker
Nov 23, 2025
Clifford “Sugar” Elizabeth Parker, 100, of McHue passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 in Cave City. She was born September 8, 1925 in Tupelo, MS to James Zackary and Lois (George) Dorroh. She was retired from ConAgra and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed being involved in her church, volunteering, McHue Home Demonstration Club, and loved line...
Robbie Cooper
Nov 21, 2025
Robbie Cooper, 63, of Western Grove passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at his home. He was born September 17, 1962 in Batesville to John and Harvey Dene (Brightwell) Cooper. He served many years in law enforcement and was a member of the Arbanna Baptist Church. Robbie loved hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Sarah Lou Lee Ivy
Nov 20, 2025
Sarah Lou Lee Ivy, 75, of Batesville passed away November 20, 2025 at Little Rock. She was born October 9, 1950 at Newport to Lawrence Lee Sr. and Sally Hayes (Littleton) Lee. She had many jobs throughout her life, most importantly raising her two girls and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed singing, dancing, gardening, motorcycles, and being around...
Sarah Lois (Baldwin) Camden
Nov 14, 2025
Sarah Lois (Baldwin) Camden entered this world March 3, 1938 in Parkin, Arkansas. The seventh child amidst 15 siblings, born to the proud parents, H.E. and Bertha Baldwin.
She married the love of her life, Carl Arlin Camden on October 2, 1954. Their marriage gave them four children, Michael Carl, Sarah Annette, Brian Keith, and Faith Arlin. In their later years,...
Bonnie Juanita Reaves
Nov 12, 2025
Bonnie Juanita Reaves, 83, of Benton passed away November 12, 2025 at Benton. She was born January 7, 1942 at Pleasant Plains to Arva Moore and Bertie (Tate) Moore. She was a restaurant owner and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, flowers, and landscaping.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jimmy...
Bob Lyle Edward Poland
Nov 10, 2025
Bob Lyle Edward Poland, 86, of Strawberry, passed away November 10, 2025 at Strawberry. He was born June 3, 1939 at Corvallis, Oregon to Harry and Clara (Rhulen) Poland. He was a truck driver, a member of Bold Spring Missionary Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed truck driving, gardening, and keeping his lawn looking perfect.
He was...
Jodie Aaron Bristow
Nov 9, 2025
Jodie Aaron Bristow, 68, of Batesville passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Batesville. He was born October 1, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to Leonard and Barbara (Miller) Bristow. Jodie was a 30-year welder working 10 years in the South and 20 years in the North.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one niece, Sheina Deson West; one...
Maxine Myrtle Butler
Nov 8, 2025
Maxine Myrtle Butler, 88, of Batesville passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Batesville. She was born February 27, 1937 at Calamine to B.F. and Willie Myrtle (Tompkins) Butler. She was a member of First Baptist Church Batesville and was known for sharing joy with others. Maxine loved being around people, singing, dancing, traveling, riding carnival rides and doing...
Arthur Eugene Stephenson
Nov 6, 2025
Arthur Eugene Stephenson (Gene) age 91 of Calamine, AR passed away November 6, 2025 at home in Calamine with his family at his side.
He was born on April 24, 1934 in Calamine, Arkansas to Arthur Alvis Stephenson and Ruby (Smith) Stephenson.
Gene retired from Air Products in Los Angeles, CA and was a member of Smithville Baptist Church.
Gene was a devout...
Thomas Lynn Grafe
Nov 2, 2025
Thomas Lynn Grafe, 62, of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on November 2, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.
He was born on April 29, 1963, in Pasadena, Texas, to late Ronald Grafe and Madeline Fleniken (Polker). Thomas proudly served six years in the United States Army as a member of the 11B Company 143 Airborne...
Kenneth "Kenny" Roy Toburen
Nov 1, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Roy Toburen, 64 years and 4 months, of Bethesda passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Bethesda. He was born July 1, 1961 in Sonora, TX to George Orland and Nola Mae (Thurman) Toburen. He was a retired OR Tech of 33 years with Baptist Hospital, a member of the Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church in Bethesda and served...
Doris Jane Stephens
Nov 1, 2025
Doris Jane Stephens, age 77, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Little Rock. She was born on March 28, 1948, at Step Rock to Dave June and Roberta Catherine (Chasteen) Windland. A devoted member of the Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Pleasant Plains, Doris was a Christian woman who cherished her church family. She had...
Roger Curtis Schnyer
Oct 30, 2025
Roger Curtis Schnyer, 63, of Batesville passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Batesville. He was born October 28, 1962 in Batesville to Roger Carl and Janice Willene (Royal) Schnyer. He was a computer programmer technician and a 1981 Southside High School graduate.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard Carl Schnyer and one sister, Cheri Renee...
Douglas Troy Engle
Oct 29, 2025
Douglas Troy Engle, 81, of West Plains, MO was welcomed into his eternal home on October 29, 2025. Douglas was born February 24, 1944, the third son of Woodrow and Myrtle (Price) Engle. Douglas spent most of his life as a carpenter. He built many houses in Cherokee Village and was responsible for the remodeling and additions to several area...
