He used every moment that he had to teach, guide, and mold them into caring, tough, and determined individuals. Inurnment, with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Services for Mr. Austin Battiest will be privately held. His long, entertaining stories could keep audiences captivated and were cherished by those who heard them.His love followed many around but especially for his grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Horatio. He is survived by his wife, Martie Runnels Griffin; one son, Bennie Wayne Griffin and wife Dina of De Queen; two daughters, Glenda Suggs of De Queen and Shelley Griffin of De Queen; five grandchildren, Sharla Minor (PJ) of De Queen, Darla Fawcett (RB) of Winthrop and Jr. Griffin (Nichole) of Lockesburg, Caitlyn Massey (Patrick) of De Queen and Catherine Davis of Texarkana; ten great grandchildren, Rickar, Ryder, Riley, Pressley-Kate Fawcett, Lexie, Landrie, Livie Minor, , Greyson Swain, Mariah Massey and Gunner Griffin on the way. He is survived by his wife, Angelina Rojas; three sons and daughter-in-law, Jose and Gaby Elizondo, Gilberto Elizondo and Joel Elizondo; one brother, Francisco Elizondo of De Queen, four sisters, Lupe Elizondo Garcia, Esperanza Elizondo Garcia, Zenaida Elizondo Duran all of Mexico and Josefina Elizondo of Tyler, Texas; two grandkids, Oliver and Emma Elizondo and a number of nieces and nephews. Search. Diane was a member of Williamson Community Church. He served our country in the Army National Guard during Vietnam. He loved God, his wife, and his family and he made sure to express that often.He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edith Ann Hendrix Smith of Horatio, AR; his daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Michael Griffin of Texarkana, AR; his grandson, Matthew Reece Griffin of Los Angeles, California; his sister-in-law, Jan Hendrix of Horatio, AR; his nephew and his wife Ned and Dani Hendrix of Horatio, AR; his niece and her husband, Liz and Todd Trimble of Horatio, AR; and many other beloved extended family members.The family would like to give special thanks to Chambers Hospice; Brookdale Senior Living; his devoted caregivers of recent months Theresa Billy and Rosa Lopez; his loving caregivers of many years Laurie Melton, Sue Mann, and Evelyn Yandell; and his special friends Rose and Paul Martin.Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023 in the First Baptist Church in Horatio with Bro. Airtime with Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman is set for 7:30 on your Southwest Arkansas Hog Caller - #1 Country 92.1. Alabado sea Dios, nos reuniremos con ella un da y veremos su rostro sonriente una vez ms! David was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Joyce Kesterson Bennett; one brother, Eddie Bennett; two sisters, Sherry Cook and Terry ONeal; one grandchild, Eliza Bennett. He was born October 6, 1957 in Mr. Clemens, Michigan. Box 55011Little Rock, AR 72215Your Voice Through Cancerhttps://www.facebook.com/YVTChays/Operation SongPO Box 121746Nashville, TN 37212-1746https://www.operationsong.org/Please sign Levis guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com, Mrs. Maria Del Carmen Gallaway Cortes, age 70, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at her home.She was born December 14, 1952 in Puerto de Sta. Kay was born in De Queen, Arkansas on February 23, 1960 to J.C. and Nina Sims. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen. Smith, whom she cherished until his death in 2007. Faye continued to live on the farm for many more years, until she was no longer able to live alone. She has 3 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Nana had four children, Troy D Phillips, Glenda Phillips Conley, Ronald L Phillips, and J Michael Phillips. Larry Fry officiating. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the funeral home in De Queen. He enjoyed working on old trucks and was a carpenter. Lance was born the second of seven children, to Haskel and Maida Dell Winterowd Pollard, on November 9, 1957, in Kellogg, Idaho. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in the Monsignor Scott Friend Pastoral Center at St. Barbara Catholic Church with Father Ramses Mendieta officiating. Memorial service for Mrs. Maurer will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2022 in the kingdom hall of Jehovahs witnesses in De Queen. Linda leaves to cherish her memory, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Brian and Beth Chandler of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Mark Chandler of De Queen; four grandchildren, Heather (Brett) Diehl of Richmond, Virginia, Stephen Chandler of Chesapeake, Virginia, Dalton (Emily Revels) Chandler of De Queen, and Annabella Chandler of Hooks, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Wells Diehl, Cedrick Mann, Phoebe Chandler, and Blaydon Chandler; two brothers, Harold Stone, Jr. of De Witt, Iowa, and Travis and Jill Stone of Rockford, Illinois; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends. He love the outdoors and spending time with loved ones. After living in New Mexico for 15 years they moved their family to Duncan, Arizona, where Gerald took on a new role of farming. He was self-employed and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lockesburg. She was a good cook. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, at Latimer He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Marietta Evans Humphrey and one brother, Terry Humphrey. She worked as a waitress, teachers assistant and home maker. She was a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen. She loved people and sitting on a swing in her screened in porch visiting with friends and relatives. May To this union, four children were born. She was a Meme to many kids she kept throughout the years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Dierks with Russell Eudy officiating. Corinne B. Robinson, age 96, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday December 3, 2022. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2022 at the funeral home with a Holy Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. She was born June 28, 1948 in Mt. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, at the funeral home. Dr. James Harris Fain, age 95, a resident of Grannis, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home.He was born July 27, 1927 in Lead Hill, Arkansas. She was an accomplished cook and enjoyed cooking when she was able. She loved playing girls softball there. Mrs. Linda Joyce DeHart, age 77, a resident of Ashdown, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Hospice of Texarkana.She was born March 27, 1945 in Dierks, Arkansas. Linda was born one of four children to the union of Harold and Hazel Ratliff Stone on June 20, 1948, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Preceding him into the presence of the Lord were his father, James Lloyd Jimmy Addy, and his grandmother, Barbara Maxine Knighten. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen. Johnny Lee Jester. Visitation will begin at 2:00, Service at 3:00pm under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home, De Queen, AR. February 24, 2023 260 0 David Wayne Bennett, age 59, a resident of Newhope, Ark., passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Ark. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends. More than anything, Gaines cherished the time spent with loving family and friends. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Taylor will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 7, 2022 at Fellowship Cemetery with Bro. He was a firefighter, a master diver, logger and a United States Army Veteran. He was an accomplished carpenter and known to be jack of all trades who loved using his talents to help others. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 28th, at the funeral home. James was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of First Christian Church of De Queen. Dios de paz a su alma, y que siempre sepa que es recordada aqu por quienes la conocieron y la amaron. Anita was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Laverne and Don are active members of Kern Heights Baptist Church in De Queen. Mr. William Jean Adams, Sr., age 70, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, December 22, 2022, in the CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Texarkana, Texas.Willie, as he was known to family and friends, was born one of four children to J.E. Join the Roller Family! During her retirement years she loved shopping and spending time with family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, January 30th at the funeral home. Kyle Peters officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time at the Myrtle Springs Baptist Church in Hooks, Texas.You may leave a condolence on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com. She enjoyed gardening, loved to read and loved her family. The service will be shown via Zoom ID# 814 3844 4000 and Pass Code-walker. More than anything, Delfina cherished the time spent with her children and many grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the funeral home in Dierks. You may leave a condolence online at www.chandlerfuneral.com. She was a member of Holly Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Dierks and enjoyed going to church, reading her Bible, watching the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, and pestering her sons-in-law. Her love was unconditional and members of her extended family always sought her out to discuss their problems. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard A. Roberson; his step-father, Larry House; grandparents, Ruby F. Sharp and Essie Westbrook Eudy, Jack, Alene and Dorothea House; aunts, Clarice Roden, Janice Duggan and Judy Eudy; uncles Colvin Roden, Herschel Eudy, Charles Eudy, Kevin House and cousin, Connie Helms. Mr. Darren Lekeith Smith, age 60, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his home. Tim was an avid fan of Arkansas Razorback football and softball, and enjoyed going to concerts, the beach, watching wrestling, fishing, going to the casino, and loved his fur babies. Nancy Jean Sisk, age 74, a resident of De Queen, Arkansas died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at her home. He enjoyed gardening and gospel singing. Levi Davis, Jr., passed from his earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2022, after a long battle with cancer and its complications. On September 21,1990 Fayes father died. Mr. Drexal Kent Griffin, age 81, resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in De Queen, Arkansas. Tim worked more than ten years for Pilgrims Pride in De Queen and later as a Carpenter, working a number of years for Paul Spears and DeLois Gentry. Funeral services for Mrs. Arnold will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in the First Baptist Church in Dierks with Bro. She molded her younger sisters to become strong, loving, and independent women. She was a very outspoken person who loved to talk, and she never met a stranger. He was married to Linda Kupper Davis from May 31, 1969, until the day he passed away. He was born July 10, 1945 in Iatan, Texas. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ministries of Harvest Temple, 8497 US Hwy 67 W, Simms, Texas 75574 or Gods Little Acre, 8880 Hwy 67 W., Simms, Texas 75574. Mrs. Maurer was preceded in death by her parents, William E. and Jennie St. John Calkins and her husband, Robert Jean Maurer. Obituaries for January 1, 2022. Mrs. Dana O. Laird Miller, age 84, resident of Dierks, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She worked at Idabel public school district, Idabel Memorial Hospital and McCurtain County Gazette. Le sobreviven su esposa Angelina Rojas; tres hijos y nuera, Jos y Gaby Elizondo, Gilbert Elizondo y Joel Elizondo; un hermano, Francisco Elizondo de De Queen; cuatro hermanas, Lupe Elizondo Garcia, Esperanza Elizondo Garcia, Zenaida Elizondo Duran todas de Mexico y Josefina Elizondo de Tyler, Texas; dos nietos, Oliver y Emma Elizondo y varias sobrinas y sobrinos. Margarita Lorena was predeceased by her beloved parents J. Asencion Landaverde Medina and Rita Olvera Mayorga, a brother Antioquio Medina. Funeral Home in Nashville, with Bro. Smith; and two daughters, Kim Vann and Kathy Ann Driver. He was a member of the St. Barbara Catholic Church and was retired from Pilgrims Pride in De Queen. Suz was born January 31st 1947 in Grand Rapids Michigan to William and Jennie Calkins. John McAnally officiating. He was born on December 3, 1932, to Fannie Martha Jane Green Smith and Samuel Franklin Smith in Arkinda, Arkansas. Mrs. Patricia Gail Lansdell Thomas, age 64, resident of Horatio, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at her home. James best spent his time with his children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time outside and loved her grandchildren. Dios vino por ella el Martes, 10 de Enero del 2023, despus de una breve y valiente batalla contra el cncer. Walter Eldon Barbre, one son Bruce Edwin Barbre, her sister Billie No matter where she was she always thought of it as her home. Ella gan su batalla contra el cncer a travs de Jess en el momento en que tom su ltimo aliento aqu y el primero en su nuevo cuerpo en el Cielo. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home. There will be a private family memorial service held at a later date. Rick, as he was known to family and friends, was born on February 7, 1956, in De Queen, Arkansas, to Clyde Allen and Dorothy Dean Waters Chandler, the second of eleven children. Laverne began her career as an educator in 1970, taking employment at the De Queen School District in 1972. Pat best spent his time with Connie, their children, and grandchildren. Fayes husband died in 2006. Bailey, sister-in-law, Sue Gillespie; grandchildren, Derek Ashalintubbi, Craig and Dorina Bryant, Dakota and Beth Wilcox, Keffier and Brandy Wilcox, Ashley and Kwadon Watson, Codi and Jeffery Pannell, Cortney Johnson and Charlee Churchwell; special friends, Josh and Natalie, Bobby Ward and Cory and Leona and a number of nieces and nephews. Soon she was transferred to the Safford Branch. 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