Richard L. Northcutt, 65, of Batesville, MS, passed away June 29, 2012, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marie Northcutt; one brother, Jim Northcutt; one sister, Chris Williams; and a son, John Clinton Northcutt. Richard leaves his wife of 47 years, Betty Northcutt; and a son, Richard K. Northcutt of Batesville, MS. Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Forest Hill Cemetery South. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. The family request that any memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society or The Shriners.