Longtime Arkansas Preacher and Public Servant Jimmy Earl Conyers Dies at 77

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Jimmy Earl Conyers, a 77-year-old resident of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on February 10, 2026. Conyers had a long career as a preacher and public servant, working as a superintendent for the Road and Street Department in Cherokee Village before becoming a preacher later in life.

Why it matters

Conyers' life exemplified the important role that community leaders and public servants can play in small towns and rural areas, where they often wear many hats and contribute to the fabric of local life in multifaceted ways.

The details

Conyers was born in 1948 in Promiseland, Arkansas and spent much of his life in the Batesville area. He worked for many years as a superintendent for the Road and Street Department in Cherokee Village before going on to complete his seminary schooling and becoming a Baptist preacher. In addition to his professional roles, Conyers was deeply involved in his local church community and enjoyed ministering to people, preaching the gospel, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

• Conyers passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
• Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026.