Batesville Daily Guard

Stephanie Arnold returned home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She finished her long battle with cancer and won the victory of an eternal home and rest. Stephanie was born in Lubbock, Texas on January 27, 1962 to Jack and Iris Estes. Stephanie knew that she wanted to be a teacher from the time she had Mrs. Stewart as her first grade teacher at East Elementary School in Batesville, Arkansas. Even in those younger years she wanted to help people. She was so proud to be on the safety patrol in elementary school just helping kids across the street. Later she learned to play the clarinet and was in band throughout high school and even some while in college. In high school, she was a flag corps...

Billy F. Dutton, Sr., 84, of Franklin, TN, passed away on January 26, 2021 in Nashville, TN. He was born on April 1, 1936 in Ravenden, AR to Ruby F. and Elizabeth (McCarver) Dutton. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Catherine Swaim & Betty Davidson, one brother, Perry Mac Dutton, and a grandson, David F. Dutton. He is survived by his wife, Rhoda Jean (Presley) Dutton, a son, Billy F. Dutton, Jr., a daughter-in-law, Mary Martha (Luna) Dutton, and one grandson, James F. Dutton, all of Franklin, TN. "Bill" grew up in Batesville, AR where he started working early as a newspaper carrier for the Batesville Guard Newspaper. He graduated from Batesville High School in 1954...

William Alex "Will" Adams was born May 25, 1983, and departed this life November 18, 2020. He was the beloved son of Betty Adams and the late Clarence Adams, Jr. He is survived by his husband, Bryan Turley Adams; sister, Katie Adams Treubig; nieces, Taylor and Isabella Treubig; aunt, Clarice Adams; aunt, Sue Whiddon (Dan); cousins, Trey and Chris Whiddon; other relatives and many friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Buddy and Catherine Couch and Clarence, Sr. and Betty Adams. He was an honor graduate of Batesville, AR, High School, had a B.A in History from Millsaps College where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order, an honorary member of Kappa Delta, and a member of student...

Janet Marie Fairbanks Buzbee, died in Chiloquin, OR on May 20, 2020 at the age of 90. Janet was born on November 17, 1929, in New York City, to Robert B. & Edith E. (Schweizer) Fairbanks. In 1946, she graduated from Arthur Hill High School, in Saginaw, MI. Soon after, she married Hursel Buzbee on February 21, 1948, in Sacramento, CA. The couple later lived in both Batesville and Hot Springs, AR. She retired in 1989, after 28 years of employment with the Campbell's Soup Company in Sacramento. In 1986, prior to retirement, the company presented her with an Award of Excellence. Janet most enjoyed spending time with family, reading, playing card games, and doing crossword puzzles. She...

Emma Jean Herndon, 95, of St. Joseph passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, at The Whitcomb Senior Living Community in St. Joseph. Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel. A private family burial will take place in Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, St. Joseph, or First Baptist Church, Desha, AR. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Emma Jean Herndon "showed up" for life. Whether that was teaching AWANA, Sunday school or being a part of prayer committee. She enjoyed baking for any occasion and you couldn't leave her house without taking a little treat with you. ...

On Sunday, April 12, 2020, John Randal (Randy) Johnson passed away at the age of 69. Randy was born on August 17, 1950, in Batesville, Arkansas to Clarence Robert and Louise (Ward) Johnson. On August 25, 1974, he married his high school sweetheart Dianne Flowers. They raised two daughters, Kristin and Katie. Randy obtained a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He used that degree to proudly serve the public as a North Little Rock Police Officer, retiring after 20 years at the rank of Captain. He then served as Sheriff of Pulaski County from 1995 to 2006. Randy was known for his humility, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He will be remembered for...

Dr. Bobby Joe ("Bob") White, 92, of Linden, Texas, formerly of Octavia, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in Atlanta, Texas, surrounded by loving family. Bobby Joe was born September 2, 1927, in Octavia, Oklahoma to Idus and Aria White. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., February 8, 2020 at Octavia Baptist Church, with Pastors Ed Rogers and Jason McNutt officiating, followed by burial at Octavia Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Linden, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Octavia Fire Department, P.O. Box 38, Smithville, OK 74957.

Mrs. Nancy Clements Mays, age 84 of Blairsville, GA passed away on January 23, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1936 in Jonesboro, AR., to the late William Wiley & late Marjorie Martin Clements. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Elder Mays. She is survived by her son, William Ernest Mays and wife, Debbie of Eatonton, GA; daughter, Evelyn Mays Cleary and husband Charles of Chesapeake City, MD; and son John David Mays and wife Katy of Stillwater, OK; five grandchildren: Lindsay Daniel Telecki and husband Paul, Jonathan Daniel and wife Christie, Jennifer Marie Cleary; Sara Evelyn Mays and John Elder Mays II; great grand-daughters Olivia Rose Telecki; and Sophia...

Alice Burroughs, 82, died peacefully on October 18, 2019, in Amarillo, Texas. The family will receive guests at the funeral home this afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 21, 2019 at Comanche Trail Church of Christ with David Pounds officiating. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements made by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S Georgia St., Amarillo, Texas 79110. Alice was born on July 12, 1937in Goodie Creek, Arkansas, to parents Cleo and Etna Branscum. She graduated from Southside High School in 1955. Alice was a devoted wife and mother. Her family will always remember her as a strong, loving and self-sacrificing...

Marvin Wright Jr, 82 passed away on September 18 in Bradenton, FL after a brief illness. Marvin was born October 2, 1936 in Batesville, Arkansas. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Cord-Charlotte High School in 1954. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force where he served as a military police officer for eight years. He was stationed in Texas, Korea, Kentucky and Alabama. While in Alabama he met and married Diane Wilson. He was then stationed in the Azores where is daughter Teri was born in 1961. He had the distinction of guarding Air Force One, while stationed in the Azores. Upon leaving the Air Force in 1963, along with his young family, he returned to his home...

DR. CHARLES LYNN FALLIS, 93, of Tucker, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 19, from complications of pneumonia. Dr. Fallis was born on January 20, 1926, in Charlotte, Arkansas, to Callie Esther Churchill Fallis and Marvin Bishop Fallis. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served as a Signalman on the U.S.S. Grimes in the South Pacific during World War II. Dr. Fallis began a long teaching career at Southside High School and Pleasant Plains High School in Arkansas. From 1951-1969, he worked as a teacher, coach, principal, and Superintendent of Schools for the Dollarway School District in Pine Bluff. Dr. Fallis served as a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Educational...

On Saturday, June 15, 2019, James Ray "Mac" McGee passed with peace and grace at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA following a brief battle with renal cancer. Mac was born on January 21, 1961 in Batesville, AR to Jess and Laura Ruth McGee. He graduated from Southside High School, Batesville, AR in 1979, then attended Arkansas State University before joining the United States Armed Forces, serving his country in both Panama and Korea. On his return to the United States, Mac made Atlanta, GA his new home. On September 25, 1999, he married Tracy Lynne Cowan and raised 2 beautiful daughters, Emily Jeanne and Lillabeth Laura. Mac had a taste for the simple things in life. He...

Robin Barnett Robertson passed from this life on November 9, 2018 at the age of 67. Born May 22, 1951 in Batesville Arkansas, he was the son of Carol Barnett Robertson and the late William J. ("Bill") Robertson. Robin completed his undergraduate education at the University of Oregon, where he studied photography under Brett Weston and Ansel Adams. He was an accomplished photographer and videographer. He loved sailing and canoeing. Early in their marriage, Robin and his wife Beverly enjoyed living in the country, at Stribling Lake near Madison Mississippi. Robin could tell colorful stories about various work projects, such as the years when he was on the production crew at Mississippi...