Bates County Memorial Hospital joins the community in remembering William “Bill” Haynie, M.D., who passed away on May 12, 2026
For more than five decades, Dr. Haynie cared for patients and families throughout Bates County with compassion, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to rural healthcare. After beginning his medical practice in Butler in 1964, he became a trusted physician to generations of area residents.
In 2009, Dr. Haynie joined Bates County Memorial Hospital when BCMH acquired his longtime High Street practice as part of the hospital’s rural health clinic program, now Family Care Clinics. Even after his retirement in 2019, many patients and community members still affectionately refer to the location as “Dr. Haynie’s office.”
Throughout his career, Dr. Haynie was known not only for his care of patients, but also for his mentorship, leadership, and steady presence within the medical community. Prior to his medical career, he served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army.
“When I was a young physician just out of residency, Dr. Haynie was very supportive,” said James Miller, DO. “He will be missed by many.”
Adrian’s longtime family nurse practitioner, Laura Thiem, DNP, shared, “Dr. Haynie was my colleague, mentor, and friend for over 20 years of collaboration and practice together. He was wise, funny, and patient. He taught me many things and offered support in my professional and personal life. I will miss him.”
Abby Shubert, PA-C, reflected on Dr. Haynie’s lasting influence in the community.
“Dr. Haynie was my family’s doctor as a child,” Shubert said. “I remember him as a kind, intelligent, and honest man. Many of our patients still call the High Street Clinic ‘Dr. Haynie’s office.’ He leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten in our community.”
Former nurse Angelia Cumpton, LPN, shared both personal and professional memories of working alongside him.
“Dr. Haynie was an amazing doctor,” Cumpton said. “He started off as my family doctor. He was always available when he was needed. When my daughter was born, she was sick and he helped save her life more than once. A few years later, I had the pleasure of being one of his nurses. He was always easy to work for and truly cared for his patients. He was an asset to Bates County and will be truly missed.”
Bates County Memorial Hospital extends its deepest sympathy to Dr. Haynie’s family, friends, former patients, colleagues, and all who knew him.
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