Roger Dwayne Vanwinkle Obituary
We announce the death of Roger Dwayne Vanwinkle of Newark, Arkansas, who passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 69. Roger will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Velear Owens (Robinson); and his son Brock Vanwinkle. He is survived by: his father Albert Vanwinkle; his wife Kimberly; his children, Dean Vanwinkle (Tina) of Newport, Joshua Vanwinkle of Batesville, Penny Riggs (James) of Batesville, Bridgett Smith of Jacksonville, Becky Middleton of Batesville, Courtney Anselmi of Hot Springs and Brittany Hooper (Myles) of Batesville; his sisters, Debbie Walls (Terry) of Russell and Cindy Green (Terry) of Bradford; his grandchildren, Stephanie Crick of Batesville, Hayley Palomar of Searcy, Taylor Curtis of Batesville, Kane Spicer of Cabot, Dawson Vanwinkle of Newport, Tyler Gilmore of Bald Knob, Tara Clause of Bald Knob, Jacob Gilmore of Searcy, Landon Gilmore of Bald Knob, Whitney Gordon of Batesville, Caleb Middleton of Missouri, Felicia Middleton of Batesville, Emma Vanwinkle of Judsonia, Gracelynn Vanwinkle of Judsonia, Paislie Vanwinkle of Judsonia, Madison Bates of Newark, Joshua Bates of Newark, Teagan McGill of Newark and Makenna Hooper of Batesville; and his great grandchildren, Anianah Cook, Dakota Palmer, Allison Palomar, Lillianna Palomar, Brynnleigh Curtis, Jaxleigh Curtis, Kaleb Grice, Sonny Spicer, Blakley Gilmore, Cameron Gilmore, Ryder Calues, RJ Clause, Sky Clause, Aero Gilmore, Mason Leasure, Briella Sterling, Matilda Gordon, Colton Middleton, Layton Burrow, Kynslee Burrow and Emery Stroud.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel (2001 AR-367, Newport, AR 72112). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
