Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
Jimmy Earl Conyers
Feb 10, 2026
Jimmy Earl Conyers, 77, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Batesville. He was born October 26, 1948 in Promiseland, Arkansas to Raymond and Garner Conyers. He was a superintendant for the Road and Street Department in Cherokee Village and later in life went on to finish his seminar schooling to become a preacher. He was of...
Johnny Andrew Payne
Feb 9, 2026
Johnny Andrew Payne, 75, of Batesville passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at White River Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1950 in Paragould to John and Nola Lewallen Payne and grew up in Saffle, where everyone knew him as J.A. He began his trucking career at JMI at Batesville, and retired from J-Mar Trucking in Searcy later making...
Audrey Leimomi Colton
Feb 8, 2026
Audrey Leimomi Colton, 83, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Batesville. She was born July 6, 1942 in Heleiwa, Hawaii to Thomas and Augusta (Gonzalves) Jones. She was a merchant distributor, a devoted mother, and of the Christian faith. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, computer games, and time spent with her family. She especially loved spending time...
Lou Ann Rooks
Feb 8, 2026
Lou Ann Rooks, 89, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Batesville. She was born March 22, 1936 in Batesville to Edward and Gladys (Sanders) Runyan. She was a secretary and homemaker and of the Southern Baptist Faith. She enjoyed trap shooting and won Arkansas State Ladies Champion. She also enjoyed participating in the Red Hats Society,...
Joe Dale Weaver
Feb 7, 2026
Dale Weaver, 80, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Dale was born on October 10, 1945, in Cave City, Arkansas to J.R. and Lois (Sharp) Weaver – arriving just before his twin brother, Gale. He grew up west of town with his seven brothers and sisters, learning the values of...
Terry Wade Johnson
Feb 5, 2026
Terry Wade Johnson, a devoted servant of God, beloved husband, and tireless community leader, has stepped out of this life and into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ. While the newspapers may record his passing, Terry would want it known—as he often told his family and church members —"The newspapers are going to say that Terry Wade Johnson has...
Joyce A. Watkins
Feb 2, 2026
Joyce A. Watkins, of Cave City, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her deeply. Joyce was born April 20, 1947 to Carl H. Tuttle and Opal B. (Huffman) Tuttle in Wooster, Ohio.
Joyce’s life was a testament to service, compassion, faith, and family. She was a caregiver at heart in every sense of the word. She served as...
Goldie Foster
Feb 2, 2026
Goldie Foster, 91, of Poughkeepsie passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 in Batesville. She was born September 29, 1934 in Kingman, AZ to Marvin and Rose Wagar. She was a retired secretary and a highly dedicated member of the Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sonny Wagar and stepdaughter, Rebecca Foster.
Survivors include her husband of 35...
Norma Johnson
Jan 31, 2026
Norma Johnson, 82, of Evening Shade passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Batesville. She was born March 1, 1943 in Evening Shade to Leonard and Robbie (Reed) Johnson. Norma loved to sight see, her cats, playing cards, going to church and eating out.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Walter Johnson and one sister, Peggy Reed.
Survivors...
Ervin "Dickey Bob" Kinion
Jan 30, 2026
Ervin “Dickey Bob” Kinion, 92, of Cushman passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 in Cushman. He was born January 18, 1934 in Batesville to John and Elnora Kinion. He was a logger and a member of The Rock Outreach Church. Dickey Bob enjoyed coon hunting, cutting wood, fishing and was an avid gardener.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Oleta "Janie" Kling
Jan 26, 2026
Oleta “Janie” Kling, 75, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away Monday January 26, 2026 in Cave City. She was born April 28, 1950 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Otea and Myrtle (Ashbrook) Crafton. She owned her own business, The Hair Barn, for many years and attended the Weavers Chapel FWB Church. She enjoyed watching old westerns, scrapbooking, quilting and being...
Graeson Matthew Williams
Jan 21, 2026
Graeson Matthew Williams, infant son of Jonathan Williams and Jessica Corter of Marcella, Arkansas was born Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Nakisha Easter.
He is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Jeffrey Williams, Vanna Lawrence, James Corter and Jackie Corter; his uncles, Evan Williams,...
Tillie Wren Clay
Jan 21, 2026
Tillie Wren Clay, infant daughter of T.J. and Hailey (Turner) Clay passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
She is survived by her parents; her two sisters, KallieRae Clay and Everleigh Clay; grandparents, James and Lavinia Turner and Melinda Martin; her great grandparents, Jeanette Turner and Barbara Thompson; along with a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a private...
Patricia (Trish) Rorie
Jan 19, 2026
Patricia (Trish) Rorie, 59, of Southside, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 in Southside. She was born May 31, 1966 in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas to Billy and Naomi Rohrscheib. She was a housewife, mother and a devote follower of Christ. She enjoyed time spent with her family, her husband, a good bargain, and was always helping those in need....
David McKinney
Jan 12, 2026
David McKinney, 85, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away Monday, January 12, 2026 in Memphis. He was born January 14, 1940 in California. He was an HVAC Technician for many years and loved to hunt and fish.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn; his wife, Janie; and one son, Raymond McKinney.
He is survived by his son, Ronald McKinney; his...
Barbara Jean Goforth
Jan 7, 2026
Barbara Jean Goforth, 87, of Rosie, Arkansas passed away Wednesday January 7, 2026 in Rosie. She was born March 16, 1938 in Batesville, Arkansas to Cecil and Evelyn Wyatt. She was retired from Baldwin Piano and a member of the Rosie Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, meeting new people and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...
Sarah M Sutton
Jan 6, 2026
Sarah M. Sutton, 90, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Batesville. She was born November 15, 1935 in Carrollton, Georgia to Joseph and Lonie (Simms) Gentry. She was a secretary for Swift Trucking and of the Baptist faith. Sarah enjoyed shopping and going out to eat with her friends and dancing.
She is preceded in death by...
Betty Jean Huff
Jan 6, 2026
Betty Jean Huff, 82, of Batesville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Batesville. Born July 2, 1943, in Batesville to Claude and Lillie Fulbright, Betty lived a life marked by faith, service, and a personality that could not be ignored.
An attendee of Believer’s Community Church, Betty was a devoted Senior Nutrition Coordinator at the Independence County Senior Center and...
Tommie Lee Masner
Jan 4, 2026
Tommie Lee Masner of Cave City, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born on February 15, 1935 in Cave City, the son of Tint O. and Elvie Masner.
Tommie lived a full and remarkable life, one that began with humble and challenging times. At just 14 years old, he...
Teresa Loggains
Jan 1, 2026
Teresa Loggains, 71, of Cave City, Arkansas passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Cave City. She was born November 21, 1954 in Cave City to Leon and Frankie (Hudson) Crow. Teresa began working at what is now Lyon College early in her 20s and became a long-standing employee where she moved up in status and became Administration Coordinator where...
