Dennis Ward Stotts Obituary

Dennis Ward Stotts, 79, of Brookland, Arkansas, passed from this life, on March 31, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 26, 1946, in Webster City, Iowa, to Bruce Carl and Nellie Manke Stotts. Dennis was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was a lifetime fan of the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Bears, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He cherished time watching his daughters play volleyball, celebrating all birthdays and holidays with family; especially Thanksgiving when it fell on his birthday, and the "giving of thanks" (coconut pies) were made for him. He enjoyed spending time with Gary, his wire-haired Dachshund.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Mary Beth Stotts; one son Danny Wayne Stotts; three daughters: Barbara Stayner, Christina Stotts, and Katie Wheeler; grandchildren: Ann Baker (Chris), Melissa Frick (Nicholas), Forest Stotts, Chandler Stotts, Aiden Paul Starr, Rowen Matthew Starr, Ryder Luke Starr, Lila Madalene Wheeler, Levi Daniel Starr; great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents: Bruce Carl and Nellie Manke Stotts; one son Dennis Ward Stotts, Jr.; one daughter Dawn Marie Stotts; one brother Bruce Stotts; and two sisters Barbara Moats and Roberta Sheild.

A celebration of his life is in the care of his family.

Any memorials can be made to Nettleton Baptist Church building fund or Nettleton Baptist Church foster care program.