Here at Bishop Funeral Home Inc., we understand that the trials and challenges of today can seem overwhelming, which is why our professionals are here to lead you every step of the way. From pre-arranged planning to comprehensive consultations, we’d like to make sure you receive the help you need, for as long as you need it.
If you’d like to learn more about our services, then please don’t hesitate to contact us using the following information. We’ll be ready to guide you in any way that we can.

The owner, Mark Bishop, is an honor graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and is a licensed embalmer and Funeral Director in Arkansas and Mississippi.
- He also holds the National Board Certificate
- Member of the National Funeral Association
- The Arkansas Funeral Directors Association
- South East Arkansas Funeral Director Association
He has been the elected Chicot County Coroner since 2004. He is a board member and advisory councilman for Hospice Home Care Inc. He’s also a member of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church.
He and his wife, Marilyn, have two daughters, Angela and Monica. They also have three grandchildren, Brittany, Cole and Hunter. Monica is married to husband, Jamie.

Our funeral director, Bill Martar, has been with Bishop Funeral Home Inc. since its inception in 1993. He has been a licensed funeral director for 28 years. He is also a licensed pre-need counselor and is a Chicot County Deputy Coroner. Bill is married to Mary O’Fallen Martar. They have three daughters, Terry, Vickie and Frankie. They have five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Please feel free to contact us at for professional counseling for pre-arranged services.
We have a 24-hour answering service available.
Bishop Funeral Home Inc.
Mark Bishop (Owner)
1831 Hwy 65 & 82 S.
Lake Village, AR 71653
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P.O. Box 825
Lake Village, AR 71653
Business Phone: 870-265-6166
Work Phone: 870-265-0031
Fax: 870-265-6167
E-mail: mbishop2@sbcglobal.net