Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
Patricia Matheny Whitaker
Nov 2, 2022
Patricia Merle Matheny Whitaker of Batesville, Arkansas was reunited with her beloved husband, Bob, on November 2, 2022. She was born May 22, 1947 in Sidney, Arkansas. Patricia and Bob married when she was just 17. They started their lives together in Batesville, but made Ft. Worth, Texas their home for most of their 34 year marriage.
Patricia was a...
Jeannette Mitchell Yeager
Nov 1, 2022
Jeannette Mitchell Yeager passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 after her long battle with heart disease.
Jeannette was born on February 11, 1953 in Benton, AR to Lillian Clara and John Carlton Mitchell. She grew up in Benton and attended Benton High School; she then went on to graduate from Nursing School and enjoyed a...
Max Ray Burge
Oct 31, 2022
Max Ray Burge, age 68, of Cave City passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 in Batesville, AR. He was born March 9, 1954 in Batesville to McKinley and Lorene Cooper Burge. He was a Road Grader Operator and was of the Baptist faith. Max enjoyed playing the drums and the bass guitar. He played music for over 58 years....
Robert Wayne Owens
Oct 30, 2022
Robert Wayne Owens of Cave City, Arkansas passed away after a brief illness at the Baxter Regional Hospital in Mountain Home on October 30, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.
Robert was born on May 20, 1940 to Mary Catherine Jones and Robert Clyde (RC) Owens in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating from Sylvan Hills High School in 1958, he served in...
Lela M. Landers
Oct 30, 2022
Lela Mea Landers, age 86, of Tulsa Oklahoma, formerly of Cave City, Arkansas passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. She was born July 7, 1936 to Cornelius Crow and Opal Crabtree Crow. She was an accountant for many years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kinley Leon Landers; son, David Lee Landers; daughter, Susan Pardee; brother L.D....
Phillip Alan Ponder
Oct 28, 2022
Phillip Alan Ponder, 81, of Owasso, Oklahoma, formerly of Newport, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born August 17, 1941 at Grubbs, Arkansas to Ralph and Lenora Clayton Ponder.
Phil was a graduate of Newport class of 1959. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy, where he was trained in avionics. He...
Ila Hinson Rasmussen
Oct 27, 2022
Ila V. Hinson Rasmussen, 88, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022 in Southside, AR. She was born February 28, 1934 to Marvin and Dollie Kent Hinson in Evening Shade, AR.
She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was kind, caring and compassionate. She was a caregiver for twenty seven years, worked at...
William "Bill" Williamson
Oct 23, 2022
William “Bill” Williamson, age 90, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away October 23, 2022 in Batesville. He was born January 25, 1932 in Pine Island, LA to Charles and Marie Williamson. He was in the ministry for over 50 years. He was assistant Chaplain and a volunteer at White River Medical Center for many years. He served in the Army. Later...
Jimmy V. Pruett
Oct 22, 2022
Jimmy V. Pruett peacefully entered Heaven’s gates on October 22 2022 at the age of 87. He wasborn in Cord, Arkansas March 15, 1935 to W.C. and Ruth Parr Pruett. Jim spent his childhoodyears in the Cord area working at the family sawmill playing baseball in the summers andbasketball in high school. Jim graduated from Cord High School in 1952....
Gilbert Randall Northcutt
Oct 17, 2022
Gilbert Randall Northcutt, 76, of Strawberry passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the White River Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1946 to Gilbert and Devon Northcutt in Dowdy, Arkansas. He was a farmer and loved taking care of his cows. He also enjoyed visiting with his friends at the coffee shop.
He was preceded in death...
Leona "Lee" Mae Shettleworth
Oct 15, 2022
Leona "Lee" Mae Shettleworth, 70, of Sidney passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. She was born May 28, 1952 to Osia and Verlon Leona Kirchner. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was an animal lover; and she enjoyed flowers, writing poetry, reading scripture and playing pool.
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Jimmie "Jim" Riggs
Oct 8, 2022
Jimmie “Jim” Riggs, 74, of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas went home to be with Jesus at his home. He was born March 13, 1948 to Kermit and Geneva Riggs.
Jimmie shared fifty-five years of marriage with the love of his life, Marshalene. Together, they raised five children. Jimmie’s greatest achievement in his life was when he gave his life to the Lord...
Mary Louise Cook
Oct 7, 2022
Mary Louise Cook, 70, of Sidney passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at her home. She was born December 19, 1951 in Wenatchee, WA to Clyde Smith and Nancy Ford Mitchell. She was a CNA and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed singing, talking, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by...
Ray Earl Vanatta
Oct 7, 2022
“Ray” Earl Vanatta, son of Roy and Nina Vanatta, was born November 17, 1930 in Miami, Oklahoma. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the age of 91 years.
Ray was a husband, father, “Papaw” to grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He proudly served in The United States Army during The Korean War....
Marty Ray Thompson
Oct 3, 2022
Marty Ray Thompson, 64 of Batesville passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 in Batesville.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 6, 2022, 6:00 P.M. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel.
Visitation is Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 5 P.M. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to White River Health Foundation’s Ribbons of Hope P.O....
Maggie Ruth Clem
Sep 28, 2022
Maggie Ruth Clem, 91, of Cave City passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at her home. She was born on May 25, 1931 in Mangrum, Arkansas to Levi and Mary Rasdon. She was a homemaker and mother. She also worked in woodworking and for the Sidney Nursing Home. She was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church in Cave...
Brandi Marlin Goins
Sep 26, 2022
Brandi Lane Marlin Goins, 53, of Bradford, AR formerly of Batesville passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born September 18, 1969 in Batesville to Lawrence Marlin and Patricia Jan McClure. She was a care giver and a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Batesville.
She enjoyed reading and gardening, conversing with others and was...
Jerry Wayne James
Sep 22, 2022
Jerry Wayne James, age 73, of Batesville passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Batesville. He was born June 25, 1949 in Batesville, AR to Haddock and Wanda (Pool) James. He was a Parts Specialist and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed playing pool, darts and other various games. He was a movie critic, collector and specialized in crossword...
Barbara Pool
Sep 22, 2022
Barbara Pool, 83 of Batesville passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Batesville. She was born May 19, 1939 in Marmaduke, Arkansas to Bill and Ruth Holloman Yopp. She and her husband, Don, owned and operated several businesses throughout the years, having been the original owners of Catfish Wharf for over 25 years. Their former Mountain View area location...
William Jefferson Sharp
Sep 17, 2022
William Jefferson Sharp, 74, of Evening Shade died Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born November 25, 1947 to Spellman Sharp and Maudie Edwards Sharp. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Evening Shade, where he served faithfully. He was a dedicated father, brother, uncle, and “Paw Paw.” A decorated Army veteran, he was the recipient of several...
