
of Batesville, AR
February 14, 2006 - July 20, 2010
Lane Isaac Mathews, age 4, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Baptist Medical Center in Heber Springs. He was born in Newport, Arkansas on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 to Joshua Ryan and Amy Lynn Mathews.
Lane attended West Baptist Church and Southside Pre-School. He loved playing baseball with his brother, fishing, and riding his bike. He had a love for monster trucks and loved playing with his buddy, Jacob.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Benny Ogilvie and one uncle, Chase Mathews.
Lane is survived by his parents, Joshua and Amy Mathews of Batesville; two brothers, Ethan Mathews and Brennen Mathews and one sister, Alexia Mathews, all of the home; grandmother: Genna Lou Ogilvie; grandparents: Bruce and Sherry Mathews; great-grandparents: Newt and Betty Faulkner; great-grandmother: Jewel Mathews; uncles: Jason Mathews, Tim Fairchild; aunt: Baylee Mathews; and his cousins: Jace Matthews, Tori Mathews, Hannah Barber, and Westin Fairchild.
Pallbearers are Cshawn Osborn, Stacy Russell, Doug Yates and Kevin Creighton. Honorary pallbearers are Jay Shell's Sunday School Class at West Baptist Church.
Funeral services are at 2:00 p.m. Friday at West Baptist Church with Bro. Billy Kite officiating.
Interment will follow the services at Egner Cemetery in Salado under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Lane Mathews Memorial Fund, Citizens Bank of Batesville, PO Box 2156, Batesville, AR 72501.

I am sorry about your los.I no how you fell i lost my uncle.Larry when i was three year's old.

so sorry

Josh and Amy,
Our hearts are truely broken over your loss. We love you and will be praying for you.

Josh & Amy
Cole called us today and gave us the news. We are so sorry to hear about Lane. What a precious little boy. Our hearts go out to you both. We will be praying for your whole family, that God will heal your broken hearts and provide comfort to you all. It seems that life is so hard to understand sometimes and we question God. Why? Our comfort is that someday we'll be with him and he will give us all of the answers. Until then, hold each other close and don't let go.
Please accept our deepest condolences
Jon & Jeanne

To Lane's family and loved ones, I do not know any of you but when I saw this little boy's picture I just thought what a precious little angel. Please know that even though I don't know you my heart goes out to you. I pray God wraps His loving arms around you giving you comfort and peace. God Bless you all.

I do not know any of you. However; your friend Blythe was a cabin counselor and teacher at our Church camp in Morrilton this past week when this terrible tragedy took place. I just wanted to let you know that the entire camp was heartbroken by your loss and we conducted a special prayer for you and prayed for you for the remainder of camp. I also mentioned you in church this Sunday and I'm sure many others from camp have done the same thing. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Jonathan Woodliff

I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain your familly is feeling right now. I will be praying for you all!

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you all are going through. Lane was so cute and I can only imagine what a joy he was to you all. My family is praying for yours. Lots of love to you all.
Jesus said, "Come to me all you who carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest."

Amy,Josh and family;
Keith and I wanted to let you know that we are so very sorry for the tragic loss of your sweet baby Lane. I cherish the times I held him and rocked him in the nursery at WBC. My prayer is that God will hold you tight in the weeks and months ahead as you try to move forward and make life the best you can for your other kids. My prayer is that they too will be comforted by Him as they do not understand. Bless you all and prayers are going up to Heaven for you.
Sincerely, Carla and Keith Calhoun

Matthews family, although we do not know all of you personally, we just wanted you to know that when a precious little boy such as yours is lost, the whole community mourns. Anyone who has truly loved a child can grasp the nightmare that you are going through.
May your memories of Lane someday make you smile and may God's grace bring some comfort to your hearts.

We've met only once, I am Amber's Sister and we are so sorry for yor loss. Sending you you prayers of love and comfort from my family to yours. God Bless.

To the Mathews family, with deepest sympathy and sadness for the loss of your son, please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

To the Mathews Family,
We are so sorry about your loss. I can't even imagine the pain your whole family is feeling at this time. We will continue to pray for your family.
Chaney, Leah, Madison, Sophie, Ty, & Trey Taylor

Josh and Amy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. This just breaks our hearts for you. We too lost our son, Graham Killingsworth, he was 5 years old. You will never go through anything harder and it is a long road to healing. People told us to be good to each other and I didn't understand why they would say that, but I do understand now. So, be easy and kind to one another. Know that we are all hurting for you and praying for you and your family.

We were deeply saddened to hear about the tragic loss of your precious little boy. An unexpected loss is so hard to endure. Your entire family has our deepest sympathy. May you find encouragement and healing in God's promises and comfort in His presence.

My son Isaac was in Mom's Day Out with Lane and talks about him alot. I know you are strong in your faith and that will get your thru this very difficult time. Words at this time just seem empty. Our prayers are with each of you.

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
We wish you peace in the days ahead.

Josh and Amy there are no words to express the sadness that I feel for you and your family. You will be in my prayers.

To Lane's family,
God took one of his beautiful angels home. My heart is so heavy for all of you! He is home now and someday you will all be with him again. Just treasure the wonderful memories that you will always have. May God Bless you all during this time!

Josh and Amy,
Just know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts ache for you and your family. We pray God will give you strength in these early days and weeks to follow and someday give you peace. What a beautiful Valentine baby.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this tragic time. Keep God close to the heart and mind as He will see you through.

Sherry, I send my deepest sympathy.

Thinking of you. So sorry for your loss.

I am so saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your, son, brother, nephew and grandson. I cannot even begin to imagine how hurt your family is at this time, but want you to know that I will remember you in my prayers and God will get you through this terrible ordeal. Lean on God and your family now of all times. God Bless and keep you.

Mr. & Mrs. Mathews, Ethan, Brennen, Alexia & Family-- Our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of Lane. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers for many years. May God comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, The City of Greers Ferry

Josh and Amy
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I know you will find strength in God but please lean on your family and those who love you guys as well. I wish I could be there to hug you Amy and to give you a shoulder to lean on. Just know that you and your babies will be in my constant prayers. Christen

To all of Lane's family,
I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful Valentine baby boy. While we did not know Lane we remember how much fun the cousins all had next door when Ethan and Lexi came to play with Jace, Tori and Hannah. He was adorable like all your babies are. I can't imagine your pain but we are praying for the entire family. Stay strong in Christ only he can see us though these times.

Josh and Amy,
Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened we are for your family's loss. I cannot fathom what you all are going through. If you need anything please do not hesitate to let me know. We will continue to keep your familes in our prayers and hope you can find peace and comfort through HIM.

Family of Lane. Our hearts break for the loss of your precious little angel. Words seem so empty at this time. As a parent and a grandparent, we know the love you have poured into the 4 years God allowed you to love Lane. Our prayer for your family is that some day in the future the happy memories of your angel will overshadow the overwhelming grief in your broken hearts.
With Christian Love,
Jerry and Linda Rutledge

We are so saddened by your loss and are praying for your family during this difficult time. May God hold you close.

Josh & Amy:
My heart breaks for you and your family. Words do not begin to explain how sorry I am for your families loss. I am praying that the lord takes you in his arms and comforts you in your time of need.

Josh and Amy and family,
You may not know me- but my children know your children from Awana. I am so sorry for your loss- we don't understand why things happen but can only find comfort in knowing HE has a bigger plan. My heart and prayers go out to you and I will hug my children a little closer tonight. I pray that you find peace.

Sherry and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. WE don't always understand why things happen as they do.Praying for you and your family at this time and wishing you peace,comfort and strength to get through this difficult time.

Josh and Amy, my heart breaks for you. I pray the Lord comforts you in big ways. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Josh and Amy, James and I are very sorry for you loss, and deeply hurting for your family. We pray for your healing, and may you feel the love from all of us.
Sincerly,
Shannon

Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Josh and Amy,
Im so sorry for your loss and I love you so much
Lane,
You are now mommy, daddy, brennen, lexi and ethan's personal angel.

Josh and Amy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God's arms are wrapped around you. I will hug my boys tighter tonight.

Amy and Josh,
So sorry to hear about your baby Lane. May God be with you during this trying time.. We dont know why things happen, but we have to turn it over to Him. May God be with you.

Josh and Amy, I don't even know if you know us, but you are in our prayers. We are touched by your grief and know that healing takes a great deal of time. A heart broken by the loss of a child is overwhelming grief. We have known this sadness. Praying that God will give you peace and over flowing love @ this time of sorrow and forever. Cherish your precious memories of this beautiful little boy. God bless your family,all of them.

We do not know you personally but our granddaughter Savannah Wammack would play with your children when she would visit with her cousins next door to you (The Johnson's). The night she found out about Lane she cried her self to sleep. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Lane's accident was such a tragedy but God has a plan for him.

Our praying with deepest sympathy for The Mattews Family & Friends of Lane.
From West Baptist Church of Deaf Ministry

I will miss his awesome smile and beautiful eyes. I will continue to send prayers and love to your family.

Mathews Family,
We are saddened and grieve with you over the loss of your precious child. We pray God's comfort to you all during this difficult time.

Josh and Amy I am so sorry for your loss. I have been praying for you and your families. May God wrap his loveing arms around your family and comfort you during this difficult time. Much love,
Joyce Adkins

Amy, I am truly so sorry for what happened. I watched the video of Lane and cried through the whole thing. I am so sorry Amy. God does have a plan, I promise. Look to him for comfort and understanding. If you ever need someone to talk to I am here for you. 834-1699. God Bless you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's Grace and Mercies be upon you during this most difficult time.

Dear Family of Lane, I have never met you or your precious little boy, but I happened to see him while visiting another dear one here. My heart is so overwhelmed for your loss. I just prayed for you all. Lane is so precious! He is now in the presence of his Heavenly Father and safe. Please accept this heartfelt condolence from a total stranger. God be with you all, and may He comfort you with His peace and mercy.

Josh, Amy, and Family,
Words can not express how deeply saddened I was to hear of your loss...May your strength come from within and may your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories of Lane and all that he brought to your family...may you find strength and comfort in each other and in your family during this diffcult time...

So deeply sorry for your loss. Remembering your family in prayers.

Josh and Amy,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
If there is any thing you need please let me know.
You are in our prayers.
Love ya'll
-Janice K. Fuller and Family.

Josh, Amy, and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now as you go through this difficult time. Our hearts are breaking for you but God in his grace will embrace you and comfort you.

Amy I am praying for you and Josh and your family.
may god comfort you and your family in the days ahead..
I will be praying for you

May God bless you and be with you in your time of grief.

Mathews family ,
From my family to yours I am so sorry for your loss.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Mathews Family,I am so sorry for your loss.I don't know your family but just wanted to let you know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of a lot of people.My GOD Bless Your family.

Sherry, I am so sorry that you lost your darling Grandson,hurting for you and thinking and praying for you and your family.Love,Toni Huss

We pray that peace may come to your family quickly in this time of grief. Our thoughts are with Lane's parents and our friend, Bruce.

I never knew Lane Isaac Mathews or your family at all. I have a 4-year old grandson, Reid, who jumped off the cliffs at Heber on Monday, with his dad (my son) standing beside him. He could have drowned. I watched the video of Lane Isaac Mathew's life, read everything possible about him and cried my heart out each time his name was mentioned or I saw his face in a picture. My heart is broken for your family. I promise two things: 1) I will pray for you everyday, that through our Lord's love your family will get through this.
2) I will hug Reid over and over again, remembering your baby boy as my inspiration.

I am so sorry for the loss of your baby boy! There is nothing that I can say that can bring comfort to you in this time, but I know that Papa John was waiting there to welcome him home. May God be with you during this time, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers even though I cannot be there. May God bless your famiy.

so sorry to hear of your loss. always look to god for faith and understanding , i kjnow it doest seem fair but god had a plan., so always rely on him to see you throuhg your rough time.

You don't know me but i wanted to let you know that I am so sorry about what happened and will have your family in my prayers. That is so tragic, just remember God see the big picture and know whats best although we can see nothing but heartbreak and sorrow.

So sorry for your loss. I never met that young man but I loved him anyway. I grew up with his great-grandfather who was my older 1st cousin and hero, Loved his Father my Uncle John Mathews, and worshipped his Father my Grand-Pa Mathews .... If my Mother Gertrude Mathews Riddle were here today I would be on my way to pick her up and bring her to the funeral. God bless you and give you strength to go on.

Josh, Amy, and Family
We were so sorry to hear about Lane. Our hearts go out to you. We will keep you in our prayers. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my strength, in whom I will trust. Psalms 18:2

With deepest sympathy.

We are truly sorry to hear about little Lane. We are praying for you all, that God will help your famliy during this difficult time.

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart... Psalm 34:18a We pray God will send His comfort during this heart breaking time. You and your family are in our prayers.

We love you and grieve with you. Our prayers are with you at this time and for always.

Josh , please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. From the years we worked together I witnessed the love you have for your family and nothing can ever take that away.

Dear Matthews Family
We are so sorry to hear about your precious little boy. Know that we are thinking of you. We pray that God will give you strength and courage know and in the days ahead. May God wrap his loving arms around you all.

Our hearts go out to you. We are and will continue to be praying for your family.

There are no words to say how sorry everyone is for your loss. So many people are praying for God's comfort for you and your family, I wish we could do more.

Sherry & Family, we were so heartbroken to hear about Lane & wanted you to know our prayers are with you.

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the whole Mathew family.

Amy, Josh, and Family,
We are so sad to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We will be praying that you feel our Lord's presence during this most difficult time.

Words can not begin to express our deepest sympathy for your family at this time! May God keep you and comfort you through this time of loss.

Josh, Amy, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your precious Lane. You are in our thoughts, and we are praying that God will wrap you tightly in His arms of love at this time and in the days ahead.

Amy & Josh,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray God overwhelms you with His love and peace.

Dear Mathews Family.
I was at the hospital the night you all came in. I am so sorry for what happened. It just breaks my heart. I can not express to you just how very sorry I am that this very tragic accident has happened. I don't know any of you but you all were and will be in my prayers. And again, i am so very sorry. My you all find comfort in the love around you all.

Josh, Amy, & Family,
I can't imagine what you are going through, but please know that you have friends who would do anything for you, and who are praying for your strength during this time!

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember Lane in our baby room at Mom's Day Out. He was precious. I really miss you all so much. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Josh ans Amy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we do not the reason why this happened we have to trust that God has His reasons. I am praying that He will help carry your family through this most difficult time.

Josh and Amy,
May God bless and keep you in your time of loss. My prayers are with your family.

Mathews Family -
I am so sorry for you loss. I can't imagine the pain you must feel. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Josh, Amy and families,
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am for you now. I pray for your peace and comfort at this difficult time. Love you all! I would be there if I could.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the sadness you all have. My family will be thinking of your family during this time.

My family's thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of loss.

Our heartfelt sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Amy, Josh, and Family,
We are so sad to hear about your loss. We cannot express in words how sorry we are for you. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. We will be praying that you feel our Lord's presence during this most difficult time.

To the families of Lane: I am saddened by your loss and have you in my prayers. God Bless you all.

I am so sorry. There aren't any words. I will pray for you and if there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Josh and Amy. You are in my prayers constantly. Trust God to carry you through this difficult time. His love and comfort is unending and overflowing.

Amy and Josh-
I am so sorry to hear about Lane. I cannot fathom what you are going through. None of us understand why things like this happen. Please know that you guys are in my prayers regularly. You guys hold a special place in my heart, since Lexi and Addy were born a day apart. Love you guys lots!

My heart hurts to hear of your loss. I am sure there are not any words of comfort I could give you at this time, but please know that you are in my familys thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of loss to you and your family. I am so sadden by the loss of little Lane. May God Bless you all.
David Lackey Cleburne County Coroner