of Batesville, AR
December 1, 1965 - June 20, 2022
Stuart Carpenter, 56, of Batesville, Arkansas passed away on June 20, 2022.
Stuart was born December 1, 1965 in Fort Meade, Maryland to Cecil Don Carpenter and Peggy (Worthen) Carpenter.
Stuart was a graduate of Conway High School, class of 1984, where he excelled in Track and Field, in which he won a state championship in Pole Vaulting. He worked for Bad Boy Transportation as a shipping manager and was a member of West Baptist Church. Stuart treasured his family and set an excellent example for his sons. He enjoyed being "Pops" to his grandbabies, spending time hunting, fishing, riding his bike, as well as being at the farm.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Deecia (Hurley) Carpenter; two sons, Dustin Carpenter (Julian) of Batesville, Dillon Carpenter (Savannah) of Batesville; his mother, Peggy Carpenter of Conway; two grandchildren, Harper and Hallie Carpenter; two brothers, Scot Carpenter of Little Rock, Rick Carpenter (Van) of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; one sister, Cheri Armitage (Kirk) of Benton, Louisiana and several nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as many friends.
Stuart was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Don Carpenter.
Pallbearers are Scot Carpenter, Rick Carpenter, Kirk Armitage, Tim Hurley, Artie Thompson, Darrell Baker, Ryan Branscum and Kevin Newingham. Honorary Pallbearers are his co-workers at Bad Boy Mowers and Transportation.
Funeral Service will be Friday, June 24, 2022 at West Baptist Church in Batesville at 2:00 pm with Cory Majors officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Independence County Humane Society, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501; Arkansas State Police Association, 5702 Dreher Ln, Little Rock, AR 72209 or Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, 2 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock AR 72205.
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98 Condolence(s)
Pamela Kitsmiller
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Deecia and family, I am so sorry to hear of Stuart’s passing. There are no words I can say that will make the hurt go away. You all are in my prayers and thoughts.
Jim and Pam
Kay Southerland
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Deecia, Peggy, and family…Jim Edd and I are so saddened by your loss. May you feel Gods comfort each day. We send thoughts and Prayers to all of you.
Tina Wann
Friday, June 24, 2022
Deecia, Dustin, and Dillon, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying you find strength and peace in the upcoming days. Love you all. Tina
Chris Moix Hartle
Friday, June 24, 2022
Scot and family, I'm so very sorry for your huge loss. Praying for your comfort and peace.
Lana Ellison
Friday, June 24, 2022
To the Carpenter family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Johnny and Toi McMullin
Friday, June 24, 2022
Johnny and I are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to have you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Kevin Jeffery
Friday, June 24, 2022
Our condolences to the Carpenter family on your loss. May God's loving arms comfort you all during this temporary separation.
The Jeffery family.
Ceil Smith
Friday, June 24, 2022
Deecia, Dustin, Dillon, i am so very sorry for your loss. many prayers and much love to you all. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Gus Williamson
Friday, June 24, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you through the difficult days ahead.
Randy Butler
Friday, June 24, 2022
Sorry for loss your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Darlene Carson
Friday, June 24, 2022
Dear Peggy, we were heartbroken for you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers. Love you
Sammye Daniel Bates
Friday, June 24, 2022
I was a graduate of CHS in 1982. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family.
Chip and Lucy Rayford
Friday, June 24, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Linda Latus
Friday, June 24, 2022
My deepest condolences to your family. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Patricia Blazer
Friday, June 24, 2022
It was an honor working with you the last 7 years almost. I hope you found peace and love at heavens gates cause you deserve the best. We will see you again one day Miss ya Stu !!!
Pam Shurmantine
Friday, June 24, 2022
We love you all and pray for comfort and healing that only God can provide.
Eternal rest grant unto Stuart and perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all souls of the faithful departed Rest In Peace. Amen
Carolyn Carpenter Parson
Friday, June 24, 2022
I was so saddened to hear today about Stuart. I remember when he was just a little chubby baby boy. Time passes so quickly and lives are lived and over before we’re ready. He became a wonderful man, husband and father, and more recently, adoring grandfather to two special little girls. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Only God can help us through times of great loss. I am so sorry. Aunt Carolyn
Kaleena Arbuco
Thursday, June 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. What a legacy Stu has left behind! Sending lots of love and prayers for comfort and peace your way during this difficult time.
Jonathan Norris
Thursday, June 23, 2022
My condolences to the Carpenter family. I am praying for peace during your loss..It was an honor work with and know Stuart. He will be deeply missed.
Pam Hudson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your hearts are broken. Praying for the good Lord to hold you while you grieve .
Sherri Smith
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Deecia,
Kevin and I are so sorry for the loss you, your boys, and the Carpenter/Hurley families are going through. May God continue to hold you close and give you strength. We are sorry we won’t be able to come to the services due to being out of state. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you!
Kevin & Sherri Smith
Scott and Jacqui McSpadden
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Deecia and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May you be held in God’s arms in the weeks and months to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chaney & Leah Taylor
Thursday, June 23, 2022
So sorry for your loss, Deecia & family. We extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies and prayers. 😢 Chaney & Leah Taylor
Robert McIntire
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Stewart was exceptional in all he did and will be greatly missed.
Robert and Heather McIntire
Tommy Kramer
Thursday, June 23, 2022
So sorry to learn of your loss .Prayers for the family
Vonita Luster
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Condolences to the Carpenter and Hurley family during this time. Prayers for you all.
Randy and Vonita Luster
Danny and Linda Dale
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Sorry to hear of your loss . A good hard working man . So sudden. Our prayers are with the family.ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Brittany Hurley
Thursday, June 23, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and comfort now and in the days to come.
Shelia Smithee
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Deecia and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort and strengthen you all during this time of grief. Keeping you in my prayers.
Peter and Edna Ballantyne
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Edna and I are so very sorry for your loss. Stuart was a terrific guy, and had become not just a dedicated Bad Boy colleague, but a friend. I will miss laughing with him. Just know, he will be missed, but never forgotten. We will be praying for your family.
Robin Young-Parish
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Deecia and Family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. Sending you lots of love and prayers. My God give you comfort that only He can give. ♥ï¸ðŸ™â™¥ï¸
Ronnie & Connie Coots
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Condolences to the Carpenter families for the loss of your loved one, “Pops.â€
Todd, Resa & Stephanie Bolin
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Deecia & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with this family during this time of sorrow. May the many prayers and God's loving arms surround you for the days ahead. I know you have beautiful treasures of memories with Stuart. and may they comfort you and your family.
Terry Watson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
I so sorry to hear of Stu’s passing. We spent a lot of Thursday and Friday nights together for several years on football fields. He was a good official and a better man. Great memories! Will have the Carpenter family in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Donald Hutchins
Thursday, June 23, 2022
So sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying for comfort for your family.
Mark shreve
Thursday, June 23, 2022
In my thoughts and prayers
Jonathon & Nicole Coats
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Our prayers are for peace and comfort that only Jesus can provide during this difficult season. May He keep you and guide you.
I did not know Mr. Stuart well but he was always exceptionally kind to me. I would meet him every year just before the Arkansas Wildlife Officers Association annual banquet to pick up a mower. He always put me to the front of the line, seemingly dropping whatever he had going on just to serve me… a non-paying customer.
Steve Phillips
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss.
Debbie Covington
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Deecia,
Continued prayers for you, the boys and all Stuart’s family during this difficult time. Love you!
Bart and Christal Turner
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Jodi Boggs
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time
Laura (Miller) Loy
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia,
I’m so sorry for you, your sons and all of yours and Stuart’s family. My heart breaks for you all. Praying for you all that God will cover you with His peace that passes all understanding. He will see you through. Much love and many prayers.
PHILLIP WAMOCK
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
So sorry, praying for peace in this time of sadness.
Amy Breshears
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family and loved ones. May God keep you and hold you tight.
Don Billiot
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia, all of your friends at Mygrant Glass are praying for you and your family at this most difficult time. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and all of your family.
Don, Owen, Vic, Drew & Skip
Sherry and David Birmingham
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
We’re praying for all of you. May God give you peace during this hard time. I love you all.
Rhonda Schales
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
So sorry for y’all’s loss! Praying for strength and comfort for you all!
Paul Kimmer
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Sorry for your loss. He was a good guy I enjoyed working with him at La Croix. I will be praying for you and your family. Trust in God he will help.
Mary (Cooke) Boushelle
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Sending my love and condolences to Deecia and family. I am so sorry for your enormous loss. I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers.
Glendal and Mary Ann McMullin
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
So sorry for your loss! Sending love and prayers for all!â¤ï¸
Kay Stice
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay
Mariesa Bolin
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia, my heart hurts for you and your family. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Shayne Gaither
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m praying for your family.
Mark & Lolita Rush
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Our hearts are heavy, he sure loved his wife & boys. Great fun memories.
Lolita & Mark Rush
Kieth and Pricilla McCord
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia, Dustin, and Dillon our hearts are broken for your loss. We are still in shock over the loss of Stuart. We will keep all of the Carpenter Family in our Prayers.
Dan & Jennifer Worthen
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Brenda Anderson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Deecia, Dustin & Dillon,
I cannot imagine the pain and shock you are going thru. My thoughts are with you / Hurley’s. May God wrap his loving arms around you and hold you tight. I’m sooooo sorry.
Rick and Melody Keller
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia, Dustin and Dillon,
Our hearts are absolutely broken for you all. Please know that you have been and will continue to be in our prayers. We love your family.
Terry & Glenda James
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Much love & prayers for everyone.â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Ina PROVENCE
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia.. and family !! I M so so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father to your boys !! Gerald and I are thinking and praying for each of u ! And prayers I’m days to come !!! So sorry â¤ï¸ðŸ™â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Linda F. THOMPSON
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia and family praying for you all so sad to her this. God is holding all of you in the palm's of this hand keep the faith
Linda
Marvin and Janelle Reeves
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Prayers for comfort and strength for all of your family.
Paul Kimmer
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
A good man. May God be with your entire family. I will be praying for you.
John and Sharon Ward
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Prayers of comfort for all. He will be missed.
Betty Gaither
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia and family you will be in my thoughts and prayers love your family so much.
Regina and Keith Whiteside
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
we are praying for your family!!
Billy and Cindy
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending love and condolences,
Jeff and Shana Mynatt
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers.
Lisa and Shawn Smith
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Our condolences for such a wonderful, strong committed man to his family. May our town surround you all with love and prayers.
Bill Olson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Dear Carpenter/Hurley families...
Deepest sympathies and prayers for peace. You will be in our thoughts and will pray for comfort and healing.
God Bless
Hayes and Bill Olson
Mygrant Glass
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss.
Vickie Smith
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia I am so sorry for your loss such a shock We will be praying for you and your family
Jason Harmon
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Prayers to the whole family. Very sad day. Was blessed to know him as a friend and travel buddy years ago, and "Stu Baby" quickly became one of my favorite people ever. Amazing guy. Will never forget my days with him. ðŸ™
Laura (Miller) Loy
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia,
I’m so sorry for you, your sons and all of yours and Stuart’s family. My heart breaks for you all. Praying for you all that God will cover you with His peace that passes all understanding. He will see you through. Much love and many prayers.
Sheryl Thompson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Thoughts and continued prayers for you and all of the family.
The Kimbrough Family
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Kimbrough family will be keeping you and your extended family in our prayers.
Pam Hix
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Sue Griffis
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Praying for your family.
Teresa and Darrell Baker
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia, Dustin and Dillon, my heart is broken for you and the family. So happy we have all the wonderful memories we have. We still have plenty of time to make more memories with Stuart as our Angel.
I love you more than you know. Prayers in the days and months 🙠â¤ï¸ to come!
Lesa Watson and Edith Elms
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all during this difficult time. We love y’all.
Ann Brown
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, please know that we love you and your family. Hugs to you all.
May God bless you and wrap his arms around you all.
Paul Belle
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Jon & Jen Hidy
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
We are so very sorry for your family's loss. Sending love and prayers to all of you.
Truie Olinger
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Prayers for Deecie and family
Margie Stroud
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Randy and I are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Laura Martin
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura
Dennis Broadwater
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia and family, Our deepest sympathy.
Laura and Darrell Robertson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
So very sorry for your lost praying for you and your family
Kristie Anderson DeLoach
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia so sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts for you and your Family 🙠God Bless You AllðŸ™
Cliff Brown
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Sending prayers to the Carpenter/Hurley families during this difficult time. I ask that God grant you peace and understanding during these times of uncertainty. Love you all so much!
Theresa Tomlinson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
With our deepest sympathy. Praying for a peace and comfort that only God can give you. We will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love
Jeff and Theresa Tomlinson
Charlotte (Hurley) Heyde
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
sending my Love thoughts and prayers
Brian Yeager
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
I’m really sorry for your loss, prayers for you all.
Brian
Robert and Sue Nelson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia, we love you and are praying for God’s peace and comfort for you and all of Stuart’s family.
Aunt Sue and Uncle Robert
Kristie Hambrick
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia & Dillon, my prayers for u & your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Janice fuller
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
I'm so sorry for the loss thinking of yall all love your family so much !
Bill Campbell
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia, We are praying for you and your family.
Janet Fetters Tosh and Family
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Deecia and family, My heart just breaks for all of you. I am just soooo sorry to hear of Stuart. I remember working at Citizens Bank when y'all first started dating. I just can't imagine. Many many prayers. Thinking of you all!!!