Obituaries

David Christopher Hess

David Christopher Hess

Dec 31, 2022

David Christopher Hess, 51, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 25, 1971, son of Vaughan Hess and Joann (Davis) Summey. David was in the lawn care business. He loved fishing, hunting, monitor lizards, chickens and being outdoors. David loved his family and...

Sandra Jane Dillard

Sandra Jane Dillard

Dec 14, 2022

Sandra Jane Dillard, 46, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas.

She was born in Springfield, Missouri, on January 2, 1976, daughter of Elmer and Dixie (Mings) Lowery. Sandy was baptized at a young age and a member of Mt. Pisgah Southern Baptist Church in Grovespring, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Michael...

Linda Kathleen Lorenz

Linda Kathleen Lorenz

Dec 9, 2022

Linda Kathleen Lorenz, 68, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, December 9, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 17, 1954, daughter of the late Clements George and Grace (Riley) Jurek. Linda was united in marriage to the late Raymond Lorenz on October 16, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois and from this union three...

Mary Ann Abernathy

Mary Ann Abernathy

Dec 4, 2022

Mary Ann Abernathy, 66, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in South Bend, Indiana, on May 9, 1956, daughter of the late Verne and Annabelle (Whitesell) Hettinger. Mary enjoyed gardening and flowers. Her biggest love was her family. Mary was a single mom who worked hard her entire life to...

Armond John Ocker, Jr.

Armond John Ocker, Jr.

Dec 1, 2022

 

Armond John Ocker, Jr, 102, formerly of Horseshoe Bend, AR, passed from this life at Southfork River Therapy and Living, Salem, AR on Thursday December 1, 2022. 

He was born in Polo, Illinois on April 6, 1920, to Armond John Ocker Sr. and Vera Bell Getzendaner.  Armond was united in marriage to Joyce Fredericks, and to this union, one...

Sally Kay Stanton

Sally Kay Stanton

Nov 24, 2022

Sally Kay Yarnell Stanton, 84, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Sally was born on October 15, 1938, to Kenneth Yarnell Sr. and Ellen Bittner Yarnell in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Sally graduated from Lock Haven State Teachers College. She obtained her master’s degree in education from Potsdam University. She received...

Angelia Darlene Baxter

Angelia Darlene Baxter

Nov 23, 2022

Angelia Darlene Baxter, 64, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in Malden, Missouri, on June 2, 1958, daughter of George and Betty (Buckley) Hardcastle. Angelia was united in marriage to Steven Webb Baxter on June 1, 1977, in Malden, Missouri. During her working years, Angelia worked in home health. She...

Larry LuVerne Perry

Larry LuVerne Perry

Nov 21, 2022



Larry LuVerne Perry, 70, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away November 21, 2022.

A small private funeral service was held among family in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date, to be determined.

Larry was born January 14, 1952, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Harold and Elda (Miller) Perry....

Lawrence "Larry" Harry Billing

Lawrence "Larry" Harry Billing

Oct 25, 2022

In loving memory of Lawrence Harry Billing Sr., his family announces his passing on the morning of Tuesday, October 25 of 2022 in his Jonesboro, Arkansas home.

Lawrence, affectionately known as Larry, was born on July 10 of 1927 to John and Mattie Billing in Oakland, California. After graduating from Oakland High School in 1945, he followed in the footsteps...

Mary Janice Sula

Mary Janice Sula

Oct 18, 2022

Mary Janice (Cartwright) Sula, age 88 of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.She was born in Hemphill, Texas, on August 15, 1934, daughter of the late Vernice Sanford and Virgie Mae (Clark) Cartwright. Janice was united in marriage to Leon Wayne Sula on June 6, 1953, in Pineland,...

Danny Ray Carroll

Danny Ray Carroll

Oct 9, 2022

Danny Ray Carroll, 64, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 28, 1957, son of JL and Pearl Virginia (Terrell) Carroll. During his working years, Danny worked as a grounds keeper for a golf course. Danny enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing music and singing. He...

Kenneth Edward Buttry

Kenneth Edward Buttry

Oct 2, 2022

Kenneth Edward Buttry, 80, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on September 17, 1942, son of the late Willie and Bessie (Holloway) Buttry. Ken earned a PHD in Engineering and during his working years he was a Civil Engineer. He was...

Clarence "Sonny" Edward Gerringer

Clarence "Sonny" Edward Gerringer

Sep 28, 2022

Clarence “Sonny” Edward Gerringer, 88, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Allegany, New York, on August 14, 1934, son of Harold John and Altheia (Quick) Gerringer. Sonny served our country in the United States Air Force. He was united in marriage to Juanita Capuchino in California. During his working...

Codi Desirae Elizabeth Stanton

Codi Desirae Elizabeth Stanton

Sep 19, 2022

Codi Desirae Elizabeth Stanton, 29, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, September 19, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on January 2, 1993, daughter of the Johnny Ray Schales and Judy Joan Gilbert. Codi was united in marriage to William Stanton on June 18, 2018, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

Codi is survived by her...

Eulah Grimes

Eulah Grimes

Sep 5, 2022

Eulah Grimes, 92, of Thayer, Missouri, passed away, Monday, September 5, 2022, in West Plains, Missouri.

She was born in Eminence, Missouri, on January 25, 1930, daughter of the late Elmer and Pauline (Counts) Sutherland. During her working years, Eulah worked as a caretaker. She enjoyed fishing for catfish. Eulah loved dogs especially her dogs, Amy and Nicky.

Eulah is...

Delon Henderson Byram

Delon Henderson Byram

Sep 2, 2022

Delon Henderson Byram, 86, of Oxford, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Friday, September 2, 2022, in Oxford.   He was born in Forty Four, Arkansas, on February 2, 1936, son of the late Orville and Eudene (Stroud) Byram. Delon served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was of the Methodist Faith....

Wayne Lyle Adcock

Wayne Lyle Adcock

Aug 29, 2022

Wayne Lyle Adcock, 81, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, August 29, 2022, in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born in Virden, Illinois, on December 7, 1940, son of William and Agnes (Strawkas) Adcock. Wayne enjoyed fishing, golfing, and model airplanes. He loved his dog, Jenny. Wayne attended St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church in Horseshoe Bend.

Wayne is...

Rashneah "Imodean" Floyd

Rashneah "Imodean" Floyd

Aug 9, 2022

Imodean Floyd, age 96 entered in to rest August 9th, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on November 18, 1925, to Tommy and Estie (Herron) Shelton in Franklin, AR.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ethrig Floyd.

Imodean is survived by her brother, John Shelton, five children: Jerry Floyd,...

James "Jamie" Arthur Tompkins

James "Jamie" Arthur Tompkins

Jul 20, 2022

James "Jamie" Arthur Tompkins, 78, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Ash Flat after a six month battle with cancer.

He was born in Taylor, Texas, on December 27, 1943, son of the late Herman "Tom" and Evelyn (Benton) Tompkins. He attended Orleans American High School in France, and studied Art and English at the...

Dorothy J Matteson

Dorothy J Matteson

Jul 18, 2022

Dorothy Jean Matteson, 91, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at her home in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on February 8, 1931, daughter of the late Milo John and Blanch (Holland) Poula. Dorothy enjoyed shopping, yard sales and watching old movies. She has lived in Horseshoe Bend since 1996 and enjoyed...