Citizens Bank, Batesville Schools honor Haley Smith for going ‘Above & Beyond’

An exhibition by Batesville artist and Lyon College Arts Professor Dustyn Bork is now underway at the BAAC Gallery on Main, 226 E Main St. The exhibition, entitled “Plans,” is presented by the Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) and will continue through March 11. A gallery reception will be held Friday, Feb. 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Bork giving an informal artist talk at 6 p.m. A BACC members-only Happy Hour will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

After years of valiantly struggling with Diabetes and other health issues, Hershel Leon Miller born on January 30, 1931, peacefully set sail from this life on a journey to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on January 29, 2023. Hershel was a loyal and devoted husband, a loving father to his children and grandchildren, and a faithful friend to many. His belief and trust in the Lord gave him the strength to endure many tribulations while enjoying a happy and peaceful life.

Lois Virginia Watts, 89, of Cave City passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Little Rock. She was born June 5, 1933, in Brookland, Arkansas to Willard and Florence Berry. The joy of her life was spending time with multiple generations of a family she helped raise. She loved puzzles, cards, dominos and games of all kinds. She also loved and was incredible at cooking and gardening.

Sharon Francis Huffines, 71, of Mountain View, Arkansas, entered into heaven on February 1st, 2023, at her home. She was born February 20th, 1951, in Batesville, Arkansas to Troy Ellis and Lois G. (Sullivan) Vannatter. Sharon was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She loved her family unconditionally and...

Dortha Sue (Prince) Goodrum, of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born in Grubbs, Arkansas, on December 18, 1936, the daughter of Ira J. and Hettie Jane (Jackson) Prince. Mrs. Goodrum was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil...

Larry Mitchell, 69, of Tuckerman, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Larry was born on January 4, 1954, to Ora Lee and Pat Mitchell. Larry enjoyed the simple things in life, hunting, fishing, four-wheeler riding, camping, but most of all his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. He loved spending time with them.

Sheriff Shawn Stephens says a motorcycle was stolen overnight Sunday from a residence on Sandtown Road, and his deputies are looking for it. According to the incident report, the victim had wrecked his motorcycle in the 5800 block of Sandtown Road and left it at the end of a family member’s driveway.

Shirley Mae (Jones) Wilson of Jonesboro departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born January 14, 1944, in Swifton, the daughter of Gus Jones and Wanda Lee (Crawford) Pierce. Mrs. Wilson was a high school graduate of Swifton High School and a...

Edward “Eddie” Baker, 82, of Cave City passed away on January 29, 2023. He was born September 30, 1940, in Gainesboro, Arkansas to Giles Biard Baker and Eliza Tennie (Hennessee) Baker. Eddie was of the Pentecostal faith and was a good guy with a good personality. He worked...