He was a Veterinarian of 53 years having received his DVM from Oklahoma State University in 1973. He was a retired Animal Science Professor at UAM and member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church. Dwight loved to work on his ranch where he raised registered Beefmaster cattle and was influential in the early years of the Beefmaster association. He was awarded Drew County Farm Family of the year in 1994. He loved to share the gift of hard work with everyone who visited the farm. He loved to cook and was known for his chocolate skillet cake. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, woodworking, and teaching the younger generation everything he knew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Witcher.
He is survived by his wife Sherri Wallick Witcher of Selma; his children, Kristi Ferguson and husband Brian of Monticello, Justin Witcher and wife Callie of Monticello, Cary Witcher and wife Amanda of Sevierville, TN and Clay Witcher and wife Melissa of Heber Springs; grandchildren, Zaynlee Witcher, Leo Ferguson, Minnie Ferguson, Emmett Ferguson, Colton Witcher, Vanessa Witcher, Samantha Hale, Ashley Barton, Maddie Witcher and Devon Witcher; along with three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Rob Leonard officiating. There will be a visitation preceding the funeral service from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to 2nd Chance Fur Dogs of Monticello through CashApp $mont2cfd or at P.O. Box 322 Monticello, AR 71657. You can sign Dr. Witcher's guestbook registry here on his page.
Condolences(35)
Joy &Dennis Holley
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 19, 2026 Dear Sherri and family,We are truly sorry to hear about Dwight’s passing. His kindness toward our dogs and us showed how deeply he cared, and his warmth touched everyone around him. South Arkansas was fortunate to have such a wonderful soul, and he will be profoundly missed.
During this difficult time, may you find comfort in the treasured memories you hold dear.
Julia Foster
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 19, 2026 I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Thursday, February 19, 2026 Sherri & Family,I was so sad for you and your family when I saw this. Even though I had known of him for many years, I had never met him until one Sunday morning in October of 2023. I had been given his number from the groomer of my Yorkie, Tipper. Tipper became very sick that morning, I called and he told me to come down to Selma he would take a look at her. He checked her, asked her age, and told me his heart feelings about prolonging her life as he felt she may have had cancer. It was one of the most difficult decisions I had ever made, but, his care, concern, and compassion helped me to decide. I was so thankful to have met him.
Please know that you and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven received and welcomed him with open arms.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Michelle Bailey
Minticello, AR Thursday, February 19, 2026 I’m so sorry to hear of Doc passing awayI just saw of his passing
I’m sorry I didn’t come to his services
Prayers for you and family
Love Michelle and Sasha!!!
Sam Webb
DeWitt, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Sherri I am so sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. I have fond memories of you two from back when my Uncle Bill and I were in the Beefmaster business. We always thought highly of him. May God keep you close and you will be in our prayers.Gary & Candy Hillis
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Sherri and FamilyOur thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doc was a wonderful person. He will be missed.
🙏🏻🙏🏻💙
Tina Holzhauer Boyd
DeWitt, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2026 I was so happy to see him when he filled in at the Hazen vet clinic some years ago. He will be missed by so many! May your faith in God get yall through this difficult time!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏JW Williams
White hall, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2026 To the Witcher ladies Krystal and Sherrie. I want to thank you for letting me come into yours and Dwight’s life. I learned a lot from him in the short time I knew him. I enjoyed our visits everytime I had the opportunity to see yall. My thoughts and prayers with yall.Grace Merritt
Star City, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2026 So sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Witcher was a good man and the best Vet. when he practiced in Dumas he was our neighbor . If someone brought a dog in that needed a home he would tell them hold on a second I know a lady that will probably take them. needless to say I was never without a dog. Prayers for the family.Deborah & Wade Beck
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2026 So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family,Kathy Smith
Hermitage, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Sherri and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace during this time of sorrow. I met Dr Witcher many years ago when I work at Dr Dunham's Veternarian office in Crossett. I will never forget, it was my 1st day at work, and my 1st time to help in a surgery delivering puppies.... yep, I wondered why the room got so hot and I felt light headed... Dr Witcher grabbed me as I hit the floor ...passed out! I was mortified.. but that was the 1st and last fainting episode of fainting.Dr Witcher took care of many of my furbabies for many years. He was always so kind. I will forever be thankful and feel privileged to have known him. He was a dear friend and he will be greatly missed.
I will surely miss him and his kind ways. May God's loving arms be around you, Sherri, as you face the next days, months and even years. I truly appreciated you and Dr Witcher. Much love and prayers.
DaMarcus Davis
Warren, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Celebrating the remarkable life of Dr. Witcher 🙏🏾🙏🏾💙, whose extraordinary legacy has left an heartfelt mark on our hearts here at Natural State Bullies!! His invaluable guidance and inspiration have empowered my family, friends, & I to grow in the dog 🐶 game, and I'm forever grateful for his exceptional care as my personal trusted vet; THE BEST THERE WAS. Sending love and prayers to the Witcher Family 🙏🏾💙💙.Being that I just lost a litter etc due to having to go to a different vet near by; I was just telling a few ppl “I’ve never had any of these problems & this would’ve never happened if I went to Dr. Witcher 🤦🏾♂️!! Much Love💙, Respect ✊🏾 🫡, & Peace 🕊️ From the NSB Family & more here in Warren AR & the whole Southeast!! We love you & you’ll never be forgotten, must definitely a 1 of a kind legendary person
Patty Mitchell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Sherri, it has always been a privilege to know Doc and I am so sorry for the loss you and all your family are going through. He will be so missed by so many people….he is healed and whole and waits for all his loved ones in his heavenly mansion. Praying for you and your family.Scott & Sandy Moore
Ripley, TN Tuesday, February 17, 2026 We are so sorry for your loss. Dwight was a good man and we are so glad we were able to know him. You and your family are in our prayers. May God's love give you the strength and peace during this time.Stacy Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 My deepest sympathies t9 Sherri and the rest of the family. Praying for you guys.Randy York
Warren, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Sherri and family id like to send prayers for comfort for yall at this time. Dr Whitcher was a great man and Vet!! He heloed me out alot of times and i always enjoyed spending time with him. Ill miss him alot.Becke Williams
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Dear Sherri and family,Condolences to you all, and prayers for peace during this time. Doc was a good man, good neighbor and friend to many.
Robert Carol Amanda and Kellie Moore
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Our prayers are with the family. A great man was lost.Deanie Coslin & Paulette Burks
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Dr. Witcher was and always will be the best vet Southeast Arkansans have had the privilege to have their pets, horses, and cattle taken care of by him. He cared for his patients and their human counterparts equally. No matter what time of the day or night, he was there. Our deepest sympathy to Sherri, family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Deanie Coslin & Paulette BurksJeremiah Gallentine
Warren, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 My friend may you rest in peace with Jesus!Stacey McKeown
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Mrs. Sherri,I am so sorry to hear about Doc. He was a wonderful man and a great vet. He will be deeply missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love you!
Janetta Staudinger
Winchester, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Dear Witcher Family,I am heartbroken for you all at Dr. Witcher's passing. So many stories come to mind as I had 49 years of dogs, cows, cats that he cared for. The part of the "gift of hard work" really made me smile/laugh. The ONLY person I know that could get paid to teach college students, said college students were paying to take the course and then come work HIS cattle as a "lab" to said college course. All the while grinning and making snarky comments that most of the students missed. And 98% of them rated the course as ***** 5-Stars. I am thankful for the memories.
Joann Adair Holian
Findlay, OH Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Sherri and family , so sorry for your loss . Prayers for comfort in the days ahead .Ralph & Teressa Hunter
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Sherri so sorry for your loss prayers for you and your familySherry ONeill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Sherri, I saw this a few minutes ago & just cried for you & your family. Doc was such a wonderful person, always so caring & honest when we brought our cats to him. And so knowledgeable; he knew how to treat my Savannah cat when no one else in town did. We shall miss his expertise.We loved visiting with him, the stories he could tell.... I wish he had written a book of his experiences.
We will all miss him so much. He was truly a good man. To know him was to love him. I am going to miss my friend, but heaven has gained a special angel.
Sherri, I pray God will bless & comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randall & Julie Phillips
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 We are so very sorry of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.Vickie Moyer Bradley
Pine bluff, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Words can not express the love an care he gave to me as a CCHT. The shirt given at Christmas will be worn more an more to remember him. I know his pain is gone an his glory is forever more. Won’t make the funeral due to work schedule made but please know he will be in our heats in the unit an a forever patient I learned a lot from. Remembering the first visit I heard he was a vet an I said sir may I ask you a question about my dog? He answered it in delight a from then own it was stand in line to see him LOL. He made a cake out of this world close to the last days with us. Sherri he loved you in so many ways an he would talk to me telling me stories about you two that was just amazing. Keep the spirit high an always the memories near. That is one thing no one can change or take away. Praying for you an the familyKrissy Morrison
Rison, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Prayers for the family. He was an amazing man. Just having one class with him as the instructor taught me so much. Even though I never used my Ag degree, what he taught I was able to apply to life. Praying for comfort in your time of need.Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Sherri and family,My heart breaks for your loss. I loved Doc and was so honored to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love y’all,
Beth
Dale Bates
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Sherri, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.❤️🙏🌹John & Donna Heard
McGlehee, AR Monday, February 16, 2026 God's speedCheri Rash
Monticello, AR Monday, February 16, 2026 I am so sorry for your loss. Everyone lost a wonderful man today. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was loved by anyone that knew him.Tammi Nowlin
Monticello, AR Monday, February 16, 2026 I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Witcher's passing. He was such a good person and will be greatly missed.Phyllis Binns
Wilmar, AR Monday, February 16, 2026 Sherri I'm sorryKent Davis
Maumelle, AR Monday, February 16, 2026 He was a good Man, I’m sorry Prayers