Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
Karen Lynn Huskey Morgan
May 27, 2020
Karen Lynn Huskey Morgan, 62 of Cave City died Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born October 11, 1957 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Donnie Lee and Bonnie Jean Clements Huskey. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Timmy Lee Huskey and a nephew Nicholas Grant Gilbert.
Survivors include three daughters,...
Peggy Russ Farris
May 25, 2020
Peggy Russ Farris, 85 of Cave City (formerly of Sidney) died Monday, May 25, 2020. She was born September 18, 1934 in Sidney, Arkansas to Roe and Bonnie Hightower Russ. She was a homemaker and a member of the Desha Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ted Farris.
Survivors include two sons,...
Wayne Lee Tidwell
May 25, 2020
Wayne Lee Tidwell, 76 of Batesville died Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home. He was born December 13, 1943 in Oakland, California to Howard and Helen Luke Tidwell. He was a retired manager of Luby’s Cafeteria in Little Rock and a member of North Heights Church of Christ in Batesville. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He...
Carson J Davis
May 21, 2020
Carson J Davis, 26 of Batesville died Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was born May 5, 1994 in Newport, Arkansas to Rick and Sandra Lee Winningham Davis. He enjoyed cars, shooting guns and spending time with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J. D. and Wanda Winningham and Herman and Lovenia Davis; one uncle, Tommy...
Frances Katherine Hughes
May 13, 2020
Frances Katherine Hughes, the daughter of the late Carlee Cleo and Elsie Mobley Tuggle, was born on January 28, 1937, in Poughkeepsie, AR.
In 1962 she was united in marriage to Billy Ray Hughes. He preceded her in death on January 7, 2010.
Mrs. Hughes died Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at her residence in Malden, MO, at the age...
Johnny Lee Medlock
May 13, 2020
Johnny Lee Medlock, 65 of Trumann died Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born October 17, 1954 in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to Muriel Garrison and Ida Mae (Shirley) Medlock. He was a retired farmer and factory worker and a member of the Greenfield Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Sarah Ann Boyd and...
Leslie Ann Winey Neal
May 12, 2020
Leslie Ann Winey Neal, 46 of Pineville, Louisiana died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was born June 12, 1973 in Batesville, Arkansas to Lester and Mary Ann Goodman Winey. She was a 1991 graduate of Highland High School and a 1998 graduate of UACCB. She was a member of the Main Street...
Lola Bee (Mize) Evens
May 5, 2020
Lola Bee (Mize) Evens, 94 of Batesville died Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was born September 27, 1925 in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas to C.J. and Mary (Hook) McAdams. She retired from White River Distributors in Batesville after 35 years of service. After retiring, she served in the Foster Grandparent program at Central Elementary in Batesville for a short time. She...
Karen Sue Browning Hilborn
May 3, 2020
Karen Sue Browning Hilborn, 68 of Cave City died Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born September 19, 1951 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Wendell and Ella Jean Horn Browning. She was retired from GenCorp Automotive in Batesville and was a member of Eutopia Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Richard Hilborn.
Survivors...
Sammy L. Archer
Apr 29, 2020
Sammy L. Archer, 83 of Mountain Home passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born June 28, 1936 in Joplin, Missouri. He was a retired truck driver, a U.S. Marine Veteran and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty Archer, one son, George Edward Archer; a grandson, Austin James Archer...
John W. Ramsey
Apr 28, 2020
John W. Ramsey, 78 of Floral passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his home. He was born April 28, 1942 in Floral, Arkansas to Leon A. and Arkie Alumbaugh Ramsey. He was a retired truck driver from Roadway Express, a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Hutchinson Mountain Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by...
Charles Tackett
Apr 23, 2020
Charles Tackett, 74 of Cave City died Thursday, April 23, 2020. He was born April 1, 1946 in Parkin, Arkansas. He was retired logger and a member of Maxville Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Tackett; brothers, Ed Tackett and Clifford Tackett and sister, Daisy McIntosh.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Ruby...
Darien Lee Bradford
Apr 16, 2020
Darien Lee Bradford, 57 of Evening Shade died Thursday, April 16, 2020. He was born June 18, 1962 in San Jose, California to Donald Ray and Patsy Ruth Kay Hoke Bradford. He was owner of Bradford Maintenance in Fort Myers Florida and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by...
Barbara Rhoades
Apr 15, 2020
Barbara Rhoades, 72 of Cave City died Wednesday, April 15, 2020. She was born March 25, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Thomas John Rhoades Sr. and a brother, Gary Bushman.
Survivors include two sons; one daughter; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
No...
Anna Lucille Thorne
Apr 13, 2020
Anna Lucille Cooper Thorne, aka “Lucy” departed this earth on April 13, 2020. Lucy was born on November 26, 1949 in Melbourne, Arkansas to Ardelle and Audie Rush Cooper. She was a wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother. She loved gardening, her dogs and spending time with her beloved family. Lucy was a kindhearted soul and was long term member of...
Boyce Ray Runsick
Apr 12, 2020
Boyce Ray Runsick, 82 of Evening Shade died Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born September 28, 1937 in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to Hershel and Bonnie Kent Runsick. He was a retired farmer and a U.S. Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale Runsick.
Survivors include one sister, Carolyn Gray and husband Bob of...
Thomas Conway Satterwhite
Apr 6, 2020
Thomas Conway Satterwhite, 87 of Cave City died Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born June 5, 1932 in Cave City, Arkansas to Walter Noel and Ora Mae Lewis Satterwhite. He was a retired farmer and bus mechanic for Southside Public Schools and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lavaughan Satterwhite, Dean...
Roy D. Griffis Sr.
Apr 5, 2020
Roy D. Griffis Sr., 79 of Batesville died Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was born January 24, 1941 in Banner, Arkansas to Loyd and Ella Morehead Griffis. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was owner and operator of Independence Glass for 18 years and then worked for 3D Glass. He was a member of Ruddell Hill Baptist Church.
He...
Travis Leonard Wood
Apr 5, 2020
Travis Leonard Wood, 54 of Pleasant Plains died Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home. He was born May 11, 1965 in Batesville, Arkansas to Leonard and Brenda Vaughn Wood. He worked many years as parts store manager for Arkansas Kenworth and was currently employed in parts sales with Bobcat of Independence County. He was a member of Union...
Genevia Williams
Apr 4, 2020
Genevia Williams, 76 of Batesville died Saturday, April 4, 2020. She was born May 29, 1943 in Batesville, Arkansas to Isaac Thomas and Maxine (Dorsey) Holley. She was a homemaker of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer Allen Williams and three brothers, John Holley, William Paul Holley and James Holley.
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