
of Batesville, AR
March 18, 2000 - October 26, 2015
William "Will" McKinney Olson, 15, of Batesville passed away Monday, October 26, 2015.
Will is survived by his parents, Bill and Hayes Olson of Batesville; his sister, Peyton, of Batesville; grandmother, Betty Peyton of Memphis, Tennessee; aunts, Chalmers (Steve) Valentine, Hallie Peyton, Linda McLaughlin (Tim); an uncle, John Hardy (Jenny); cousins, Stephen, John, and David Valentine, Taylor, Ethan, and Elliott McLaughlin, Christine Oien and Robin Mierles; sister-at-heart, Victoria Morris; and a host of loving moms, dads, brothers and sisters from the community.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Yvonne Olson and Polly West Olson; and maternal grandfather, John Bronaugh Peyton.
Will was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the Batesville High School Pioneer Football Team. Will loved life and his sweet spirit captured everyone's heart. He had a remarkable group of friends. Whether hunting, fishing, or just hanging out, he was happiest when spending time with them.
There will be a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2015, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Batesville with the Reverend John Drymon officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul's Episcopal Church Columbarium.
Memorials may be made to the Will Olson Scholarship Fund, First Community Bank, PO Box 4327, Batesville, AR 72503

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Prayers for your family

Dear Bill and Family,
We are so saddened by the loss of your son Will. We are lifting you all up in prayers daily. Hoping you find peace in the coming days.
Monty and Valerie

Bill & Hayes,
So sorry to hear the tragic news. Please know that we are thinking of you.

Hayes and Bill,
We are devastated to learn this sad news. We can only imagine how difficult these days have been for you. We pray that you can find comfort in the love and concern that is surrounding you at this time of grief. We remember your children as beautiful babies from our time in Batesville. You are now and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy and Jack Lassiter

I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers for your family in this difficult time.

Bill an Hayes, So very sorry for your loss, Our thoughts an prayers are with you.

May God bless and keep you during your hour of need.

Praying for you all.

Words can never express how heartbroken we are for your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you and bring peace and comfort as you remember all of the wonderful times that you shared together.

The girls and I were crushed when we found out what happened. We will never forget the friendship that Will extended to us when we first moved to Batesville. He was a very special young man and will be terribly missed. We can only imagine what you as a family are going though during this difficult time. But we do share the pain knowing Will will no longer be among us and rejoice knowing he is with the lord almighty
We hope you find peace over the coming days among the loving arms of your family and extended circle of friends.
The Hackers

Our heartfelt prayers are with you Bill and Hayes. Words cannot express how much you must hurt. May God comfort you in this time of great loss.

Words are inadequate at this time to console you in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless your family

Bill and Family,
This breaks my heart for you and your family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours closely as the next few days follow. I'm so so sorry.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers for strength and peace.

I met Will helping a friend move houses from Batesville to Mountain View. And it was only for a couple of hours, but I could just tell from those few hours that he was a Godly, kind-hearted, funny young man. He brightened up my day and made the move a little more fun than agitating. I'm so sorry for you loss. But I'm sending lots of love and prayers to you and the other family and friends affected by this tragedy. Sometimes you just have to remember that God has a plan for everything.

Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.

May God send His peace and comfort for your family and this community in times to come I am so heartbroken for you all!!

Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for all of you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill, Hayes and Peyton,
Jennye, Noel, Drew and I were crushed to hear about Will and the other boys. Although we are far away, please know that we are praying for you all. Will was a special and wonderful little boy and obviously growing into an exceptional young man. We will keep you in our prayers and hope that you can somehow find some peace even in spite of this tremendous loss.
Much Love,
The Hiltons

praying for your family

So sorry for your loss. You are inur thought and prayers.

Bill, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Prayers for you, Hayes and Peyton now, tomorrow and everyday for you guys strength during all this. My love for you all goes out.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love all of you. In Christ' name. Amen

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.

Our Deepest sympathy and prayers

We pray that God will wrap his arms around you all during this time.
Clint wanted to share something with you. He said he looked up to Will. He loved seeing him at trap and every time he would walk past him at school Clint would stick his hand out to shake his hand and Will would say "were too good of friends for a hand shake, give me hug". That was special to Clint and he will never forget it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Dan, Candi and Clint Scribner

We are brokenhearted for your family. We have been and will continue to pray for your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hayes, the youth group at First Baptist will be surrounding you in prayers and concern now and days to come. We love you. Will made an impact on so many in our group. Your family and friends will be continually lifted up for comfort, guidance, peace, healing. LR

I wish words could help but I'm praying for all of you and to the Holy Spirit to give you grace to sustain you through great sadness. I'm heart broken for you.

Bill and Hayes, we are thinking about you in this time of sorry. Will was a wonderful young man and will be missed by many.

Those of us who have lost a child hope to never see those we love having to go through the same experience. My heart aches for all of you. Will was such a cute, funny, polite young man. He had so many traits of both of you. He lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Condolences to Bill and Hayes and family. Many thoughts and prayers!

I am so sorry for your loss may God be with you all . You are in my thoughts and prayers God bless you all .

Words are inadequate but our prayers are flowing for you. May God's love and the many prayers give you comfort in the coming days.
Praying

Bill, Hayes, and Peyton, our prayers and love go to you, your families, and friends.
Pat Warner Reese & family

I am praying for all of you. I know that the Lord will give you strength when you are weak, love when you feel broken and comfort you in all the days to come. 🙏🙌

Holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss

I'm sincerely praying the Lord will hold you close. Our God is the God of all comfort.

We love you Bill, Hayes, and Peyton! You all are in our prayers!

Will always left us with a smile. Thank you for raising such a great kid as will.

There are no words.......I pray God wraps his loving arms around you and gives some peace and comfort!

Our condolences to the family for your huge loss.

my sincere condolences and prayers

I can not express enough my sorrow for your loss. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill, Hates and Peyton...my thoughts and most heartfelt prayers are with you all during this time.

We are so sorry for your loss.

I am so so sorry for your loss.My prayer are with you all. I loss my brother JoeHuss a few years ago and no it is not easy God will take care of you.I, also praying the city of Bateville in this time of sorry.If you ever need anything let me know. Thanks you Deanne Boonstra

No words can ever be expressed that can make this easier for your family. Just know that the Callahan family are praying for your family for comfort in this time of your deep sorrow. Wil was a sweet boy and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Love and with deepest sympathy,
Patty and Kevin Callahan

I am so sorry for your loss. I will send prayers up for you and your family.

So sorry for your loss. Will be continuing prayers for your family

My most sincere condolences during this most difficult time. May God comfort you and see you through.

We are so sorry for your heart ache and loss. I pray for God to wrap His arms around you, make Himself more evident to you than ever, and give you peace beyond all understanding. Praise Him that this is truly not the end.

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family and friends will be in our prayers.

Thinking of your family & praying fervently for peace & comfort for you.

Olson Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during these difficult times. Will was such a fun loving young man. Emalee loved shooting trap with him. And we all loved his carefree personality. I know God will give you strength and comfort during this.

I prayed the night I was listening to this accident unfold on the scanner. I continue to pray for your family and all the other families. May you find peace knowing your son touched so many people in his short time on this earth. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

Bill, Hayes and Peyton,
There are just no words. Our hearts ache for you. You all have most certainly been on our minds and in our prayers. It is obvious, by all the outpouring of love, that Will touched so many lives. We are so deeply sorry for the loss of your son. We will continue to pray for you in the days, weeks and years to come. May God give you strength and hold you in the palm of His hand. Much love to you all.

Dear Hayes and Bill,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers, and will continue to be.
Love,
Heather

Please know our hearts break for you during your time of loss. We are keeping your family lifted up in prayer.

Dear Olson Family,
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss. We are and will continue to pray that God's comfort and peace will rest on you.
With love and deepest condolences,
Kurt, Elisabeth and Laurel

Dear Bill, Hayes and Peyton, I am so very sorry for your loss! Praying that God will surround you with love and comfort now and in the future.

I am so very sorry for your loss. You have my prayers and love!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So very sorry for your loss.

Absolutely no words ever muttered on this earth will come close to saying what my heart feels for you and yours at this time!! My prayer is that in some way GOD can carry you through the days ahead.

I am so Sorry for your Loss, words can never fill this void in your life ,may it be a comfort knowing so many people are praying for your family at this time ,and LOVE you , my prayers are with you ,

Gods love and compassion be with your family during this difficult time. Praying for you all. So sorry for your loss.

So, sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers!

Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always. Lots of love sent your way.

Continuously praying and thinking about your family at this difficult time.

Sending deepest condolences to your family.

Bill and Hayes,
Ruth and I are deeply saddened by your loss of Will. Please know that many mourn with you and I saw firsthand the effect on many students in my classes this week.
The Lord is sufficient for our every need and will get you through this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim & Ruth Stewart

May the God hold you in his arms and comfort you in this time of sorrow .

Hold on to all of the good memories for these are the most precious of times.

We will miss Will so much and are devastated by your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Davis
Courtney, Casey & Ethan Clay

No words can express my deepest sympathy for your family. My heart hurts so much to see such a wonderful and loving family like yours go through this. You are in our prayers. Love you all.

so sorry for your loss my prayers go with you

My thoughts & prayers are with you guys. So very sorry for your loss.

You have all our love, thoughts and prayers on your indescribable journey of survival. We are so very sorry.

Very sorry for the sudden loss of your son. You are in our prayers.

Our prayers & thoughts for your family during sad time. May God bless each member of your family. Ronny & Barbara Sweet

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We pray that you find comfort and peace within the lord and that he wraps his tender loving arms around each of you.

So sorry for you loss. Praying for peace and comfort for family and friends. May God be with you all.

I am so sorry for your loss.

So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. RIP
Rick, Roni, & Derek Shrum

There is a heaviness with this loss that is unusually inescapable. We pray for you. Often. We think of you guys and just hurt ... with you and for you. Our prayer is that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you the peace that only He can give, the peace that passes all understanding. May you know you are kept in the palm of His powerful, loving Hand. May you feel His love and His peace especially at this time when life and faith seem so fragile and precarious.

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers.

We are terribly saddened for your loss! There are no words to ease the pain. Will was a great kid and I will always remember coaching him in archery. He was so silly and loved to make me laugh!
Lane will miss seeing him on the ballfields as well. They formed friendship and memories that will last forever. Many prayers for comfort for you and your family!

Our hearts are broken for your family. Will was a beautiful person and he made the world that he touched better. May our merciful God who knows the pain of a sons death give you strength now and in the days to come. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear Olsons..
It is obvious Will and his family have touched so many lives in a good way, and always will. Peace and love be with you

Sorry for your lose.

I am praying for your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

This isn't how life is supposed to work. What a wonderful kid you have in Will. We never did get the wall completely smooth where he and Andrew slid into it dressed in ninja turtle costumes. We are praying that God will soon ease your pain.

Bill, Hayes & Peyton,
We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs, thoughts, love & prayers for you all at this time & in the days ahead. May you ALL feel God's Peace & Presence.
Love,
Tim & Sharon Thomas

Ed and I are so sorry for your loss .

Bill, Hayes & Peyton:
Our heartfelt condolences during your time of sorrow and pain! We will be keeping you all in our prayers daily. May you find healing and comfort thru God and family and friends! Love and Blessings, Becky, Jimmie, Trevor and Dylan

Bill, Hayes & Peyton:
Our heartfelt condolences during your time of sorrow and pain! We will be keeping you all in our prayers daily. May you find healing and comfort thru God and family and friends! Love and Blessings, Becky, Jimmie, Trevor and Dylan

Praying for you

So sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers for Will and family. And all the other boys involved. 🙏🏼

Praying for your family. May God give you comfort.

Sincere condolences to your family at the loss of Will. May The Lord wrap his loving arms around each of you, giving comfort and peace in the coming days. God bless!

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

BIll and family , I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your son,as a parent of losing a son in an accident ,I know the pain your family is going through just know my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this very,very hard time. You will make it even though it will never be the same, with the help of God,and the love of friends,God bless Toni

Our deepest condolences to your family.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." -Matthew 5:4
Please know my prayers are with each of you. May your faith carry you through your grief for the loss of your son and brother.
Theresa

Sending prayers for peace and comfort during this time of loss.

We are praying for your family

May God shelter you in His hand and give you peace and His strengh in the days to come. You will be in my prayers.

So sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Keeping your family in our prayers.

May God bring you peace and comfort. Prayers for you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May God give you strength in the day's ahead. You are in our Prayers.

Hayes, Bill and Peyton, There are no words. You are in our thoughts and prayers yesterday, today and the days to come. May God give you strength and comfort. We are so sorry. Merce and Bob Markovics

Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Family of Robert Ford, Jr.

Our prayers are with you Bill and Peyton and Hayes in your time of grief over your loss. Time and thoughtful prayer will prepare you as you carry with you your wonderful memories of Will and his continuing influence on your lives, wherever you may be.

Our prayers are with you... so very sorry for your loss.

His life was cut short too soon. The family is in our thoughts.

No words...only a broken heart for you and your family. God WILL be with you but it is still an awful journey.
Melva Derrickson AE North Central Boar of REALTORS

Bill Hayes and Peyton, I feel I have lost my own. Words cannot express the heavy heart We are always here if you need anything.

Dear Bill, Hayes, and Peyton,
May God comfort and give you peace.
Ron and Mary

My prayers are with your family.

Bill, Hayes, and Peyton,
Our hearts are breaking for you all and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts.

So very sorry to hear of your sons tragic accident ! Praying for your family to feel Gods presence, comfort and strength. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.

Hayes, Peyton and Bill, I will think of you and pray for you during this tragic time. For understanding of the Lord's plan and peace. Will was a wonderful young man and will be missed by all.

I am lifting your family up in prayer, may God give you comfort during this tough time.

Bill, Hayes and Peyton:
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In Christ,
Laura and Marley Anderson

You are heavy in our hearts and we pray without ceasing. We love you so much. Know you are in so many peoples thoughts and prayers.

Our hearts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying God will give you comfort and peace.

Prayers from our family to yours

Hayes: Since getting to know you this year through your realty group, I could instantly see that faith and family were the most important things in life. I know that there are not words that can truly heal your and Bill's heart now, but only God can give you the comfort to walk each day with him and to enjoy the sweet memories of your son. You became a friend to me, and I will always cherish that. Sending nothing but sweet thoughts to you and your family.

Love and Prayers to you.

My condolences to you all. Lean on The Lord for your strength, and may the warmth if His love enfold you. Linda

Praying for you in your time of need.

My prayers and love go out to you all. I know getting these messages seem repetitive, but know that with each message it is a different voice and a new hug or comfort. Will and you all are loved by this community.

Our hearts are broken for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you all. We love you.

We are remembering you in our prayers.

We certainly understand your grief. We are praying for you,

I can only imagine your pain. Thinking and praying for all of you,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 🙏🙏🙏🙏💙

Although the whole community embraces you, we realize there are no words adequate to comfort you. Please know, your family is in our prayers.

Bill, Hayes and Peyton-
Our hearts are hurting for you during this time. We will continue to lift you all up in prayers. All of your friends from EAP are praying too.

Thinking of you, Bill. Sending love and light from the West Coast.

Contunued prayers

So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Words could never express how we hurt hearing of your loss. You and all your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers

We are so sorry about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Prayers for God to give you Peace and Comfort.
Our love

We are stunned and saddened by the news of your loss. We have, and will continue to keep you, Hayes, and your family in our prayers. May God strengthen and lead you through this most difficult time. He assures us that the day will come when we will be reunited with our loved ones in his presence.

Eternal prayers seeking peace and grace for you Bill, Hayes and Peyton in the tragic loss of your beautiful son Will. We love you,
JoAnna, Jeff, Ralei, Gage and Kindell

My prayers are with you for strength during the days, weeks and months to come.

God bless each of you during your loss. We don't know what to say to comfort you, but know that our prayers are with you and for you. We have a new angel to watch over us now. Paul and Sharon Strecker

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you so much love.

Keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers.

so very very sorry for your loss-my sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy