Deanna Louise Dickens Nortman  - American Press

Deanna Louise Dickens Nortman  - American Press

Deanna Louise Dickens Nortman, 88, was born Dec. 4, 1936, and passed away May 11, 2025. Deanna, Momma, and Meemaw. Depending on what was going on, her late husband and best friend of 60 years could be heard hollering any of these names from his spot to hers, one given but two of which she held with so much pride. A mother who raised four boys who then went on to give her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that lovingly know her as MeeMaw…

Obituary: Shirley Ann Dickens

Shirley Ann Dickens, 71, of Locust Grove, departed this life on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Batesville. She was born on October 20, 1953, in Batesville, to Thurman and Lue Grissom St. John. She and Jerry “Buddy” Dickens were married on November 15, 1992, in Fayetteville, Arkansas and celebrated over fifty-two years of marriage until her death. Shirley enjoyed working and found much enjoyment as a CNA in providing care to others.  She enjoyed cooki…