Cave City & Batesville, AR Obituaries
Local obituaries for Sharp & Independence Counties in AR
Stephanie Ann Ivie
Oct 7, 2024
Stephanie Ann Ivie, 42, of Cave City passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 in Newport. She was born November 18, 1981 in Riverside, CA, to Lawrence and Melody (Powers) Ivie.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include one son, Mark Oglee; one daughter, Serenity Bellamy; two brothers, Thomas Ivie (Cynthia) and Kevin Ivie; along with two sisters, Elizabeth Hanna...
Stephanie Cole
Oct 7, 2024
Stephanie Cole, 44, of Strawberry passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born January 12, 1980 in Sandtown to Eulice and Paulette (Huff) Tate. She was a stay at home mom and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Highland. She enjoyed being a homemaker, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death...
Grace Melton
Oct 1, 2024
Grace Melton, 89 of Batesville, passed away October 1, 2024 at Batesville. She was born July 28, 1935 at Alapaha, Georgia, to Daniel and Rebecca Roberts. She was a key punch operator and a member of Pilgrims Rest.
She enjoyed her grandchildren, hummingbirds and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Von Melton, and one son; Anthony Melton.
Survivors...
Jose Salas Dela Cruz and Agueda Carrillo Mata
Sep 30, 2024
Jose Salas Dela Cruz & Agueda Carrillo Mata
Jose Salas Dela Cruz, 54, of Batesville passed away September 30, 2024 in Little Rock. He was born July 8, 1970 at Xaltiangis, Mexico to Andres Salas and Ignacia Sandez. He was a jewelry maker and a member of St. Mary’s.
He enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, and making jewelry.
He was preceded in...
Thomas John Biewer
Sep 28, 2024
Thomas John Biewer, 83, of Sidney passed away September 28, 2024 in Sidney. He was born January 31, 1941 in Chicago, IL to William and Ruth Biewer. He was a Master Tool and Die Maker by trade.
He was also a Master Gardener, wood carver and won first place in the Sharp County Fair for his carvings. He enjoyed hunting and...
Phyllis Gail Harris
Sep 28, 2024
Phyllis Gail Harris, 77, of Strawberry passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Strawberry. She was born July 2, 1947 in Strawberry to Claude and Florine (Huskey) Harris. She was a graduate of Strawberry High School, a member of Saffell Missionary Baptist Church, worked twenty-five years for Gen Corp. and owned H&H Designs Embroidery for twenty years. Phyllis enjoyed flowers,...
Winston Dennis Shelton Boyd
Sep 25, 2024
Winston Dennis Shelton Boyd, 81, of Poughkeepsie passed away September 25, 2024 in Nelsonville. He was born July 17, 1943 in Alicia to Velma Boyd and Gene Shelton, and proudly raised by Earnest Lee Boyd.
He was a riverboat operator/pilot and a member of the Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed CB radios, fishing, and hunting.
He was preceded in death by...
Teresa Darlene Branscum
Sep 25, 2024
Teresa Darlene Branscum, 72, of Batesville passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Batesville. She was born April 29, 1952 in Batesville to Billy Joe and Carol (Shoemaker) Riley. She was a Christian, loved cooking, working at Walmart for 10 years and enjoyed her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Ricky Riley.
Survivors include one son,...
Mary Gail Collins
Sep 23, 2024
Mary Gail Collins, 58, of Pleasant Plains, died September 23, 2024 at Batesville. She was born October 24, 1965 at Bellglade, Florida to Jewell and Edna Collins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers; Billy, Larry, and David Collins, one sister; Nora Carol Haynes.
Survivors include three sisters; Kathy Wofford (Darrell), Rosa Mellor, and Janice Barnhouse (Don).
Arrangements by Qualls...
Winford L. Holland
Sep 22, 2024
Winford L. Holland, 82 of Cave City passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Cave City. He was born July 3, 1942 in Strawberry to Clede and Zela (Dobbs) Holland. He was a cattle farmer, a Christian and served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed working on the family farm, helping others, hunting, fishing, and he loved his family.
He was...
Dustin Joe Westmoreland
Sep 19, 2024
Dustin Joe Westmoreland, 48, of Cave City passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 in Benton. He was born May 7, 1976 in Batesville and raised by Lynn and Cynthia (Marlin) Westmoreland. He was of the Southern Baptist Faith, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, mowing the yard and growing a garden. Dustin was a great cook, especially with the...
Justin Marcus Delgado
Sep 18, 2024
Justin Marcus Delgado, 36, of Houston, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. He was born April 9, 1988 in Houston, Texas to Gilbert Delgado and Beatrice (Zapata) Standley. He was a construction worker for Louis Company. Justin enjoyed cornhole, cards with mom and pops and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of three...
Charles Henry Bell
Sep 17, 2024
Charles Henry Bell, 86, of Cave City passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in his home. He was born September 23, 1937 in Cave City to Alvis and Gertha (Felts) Bell. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the Eutopia Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, a daughter, Rita Bell;...
Scott Robert Knappenberger, Sr.
Sep 15, 2024
Scott Robert Knappenberger, Sr., 61, of Evening Shade passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Evening Shade. He was born June 30, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI to Paul and Janet (Johnson) Knappenberger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends. Scott loved to read the Bible, watch racing with his dad and playing cards.
He is preceded in death...
Wilma J. Reynolds Rawlings
Sep 8, 2024
Wilma J. Reynolds Rawlings of Cave City, passed away on Sunday September 8, 2024 in Batesville at the age of 84 years old. She was born August 28, 1940 in Knob Creek, Arkansas to Delbert and Ednas Reynolds.
Wilma graduated from Melbourne High School in 1957 as class valedictorian. She worked many years for BMC, AeroJet, and General Tire purchasing dept....
Tony Wilford Huskey
Sep 1, 2024
Tony Wilford Huskey, 76, of Strawberry, passed away September 1, 2024 in Strawberry. He was born July 25, 1948 in Swifton, Arkansas to Cleo and Wanda Huskey. He was a sawmill operator. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jamie William Huskey, a sister; Mae Huskey, a granddaughter; Whitney Dawn Riggs, and grandson;...
Kaitlyn Irene Croslin
Aug 28, 2024
Kaitlyn Irene Croslin, 22, beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandchild, niece, cousin, and friend to all, passed away August 28, 2024, at UAMS Hospital. Kaitlyn was a student at Conway High School and formed many friendships during those years, with both peers and staff. She was loved by so many and made friends everywhere she went. She gave her full heart...
William C. Akins
Aug 26, 2024
William C. Akins, 92, of Batesville died August 26, 2024 at Batesville. He was born May 26, 1932 at Sulphur Rock to Clint and Stella Akins.
He was a truck driver, a farmer, and a member of the North Heights Church of Christ.
He loved cattle farming, being outdoors, traveling, and watching the Cardinals. He was a loving husband, daddy, and friend....
Herbert Allen Jane Campbell
Aug 24, 2024
Herbert Allen Jane Campbell, infant, of Cave City passed away August 24, 2024 in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born August 24, 2024 in Cave City to Hezekiah and Cristina (King) Campbell.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Brenda Jackson, grandmother Shelly Todd, brother Hezekiah III, and one sister Istell.
Survivors include grandparents Hezzie Campbell (Debbie), grandmother Margie King, brothers Gavin,...
Corina Jane Williams
Aug 24, 2024
Corina “Riggs” Williams, 56, of Poughkeepsie Arkansas passed peacefully at her home. She was born September 30, 1967 to Jimmie and Marshalene Riggs.
Corina was known for her unconditional love for people and her contagious smile. She was a member of the Rings Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie.
She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, her father...
