Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
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 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...
John Robert Musser
Oct 28, 2025
John Robert Musser, 69, of Bethesda went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Searcy. He was born July 5, 1956 in Graham, TX to Robert Samuel and Barbara Lou (Crommett) Musser. He was a retired service manager for Musser Motors Cadillac in Terrell, TX, owner/operator of Grand Central Station in Batesville and member of the...
Bettie Joyce Emerson Clark
Oct 26, 2025
Bettie Joyce Emerson Clark, age 70, of Pleasant Plains, passed away peacefully at her home on October 26, 2025.
Born on July 13, 1955, Bettie was the daughter of the late Wilford and Charlene Emerson. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose love and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met.
Bettie is survived by her husband,...
Elaine K. Gottschalk
Oct 25, 2025
Elaine K. Gottschalk, 71, of Cave City passed away October 25, 2025 at Melbourne. She was born March 9, 1954 at Clinton, Iowa to Earl and Beverly (Koch) Huebner. She was an Insurance Agent and a member of the Hope Lutheran Church of Batesville. Elaine enjoyed drawing, crafts, and singing, especially in the church choir for many years.
She was preceded...
Dorothy Yvonne McAllister
Oct 23, 2025
Dorothy Yvonne McAllister, 95 of Sun City, CA passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born February 19, 1930 in Bridgehampton Township, MI to Marcus and Helen (McGregor) Bowerman. She was a homemaker and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dorothy enjoyed golf, shuffleboard, taking care of her family, especially the...
Alexandra Maria Harris
Oct 20, 2025
Alexandra Maria Harris, 85, of Cave City passed away October 20, 2025 at Batesville. She was born June 3, 1940 at Cosala, Mexico to Arnulfo Ayala and Emilia (Aragon). She was the oldest of her siblings. She was a business owner, a cosmetologist, a CNA, and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Highland. She enjoyed Spanish music, knitting...
Charles Eugene Heath
Oct 13, 2025
Charles Eugene Heath, 87, our beloved Pa, of Nelsonville and Poughkeepsie, passed into eternal life early Monday morning, October 13, 2025, after a brief hospitalization at White River Medical Center in Batesville.
He was born March 10, 1938, in Nelsonville, about 65 yards from where he later had his cabin built, where he lived for the last 18 years. He was...
Deborah "Debbie" Karen Howell
Oct 13, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Karen Howell, 69, of Cave City passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 in Little Rock. She was born February 17, 1956 in Batesville to Mack and Wanda Girtman. She retired from Cave City School District after many years of helping and loving on any child who needed it. She attended Cave City First Free Will Baptist Church. She...
Gene Talburt
Oct 13, 2025
Gene Talburt, age 93, passed away early on October 13, 2025, at his home in Heber Springs. He was born in Batesville, AR, to Ernest and Geneva Talburt. He started first grade at Mountain View and finished his schooling at Batesville High School. Gene was raised a Baptist and most recently attended Little Red River Bible Church. He never met...
