Gross Funeral Home
www.grossfuneralhome.com
For more than 125 years, Gross has served Hot Springs families and is one of the oldest funeral home establishments in the state. The business now known as Gross Funeral Home first opened in 1874 and has been at its current location since 1981. Although the names and faces have changed over the years, one thing has not. We are people to depend on. Gross Funeral Home offers beauty and comfort during your time of need. It is designed to provide you and your family with an atmosphere of quiet dignity. Comfortable sitting rooms, a lounge, and a visitation room are available for your loved ones to gather. Our spacious chapel can comfortably host large gatherings, yet still retains the charm for those more private services. Gross also offers The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility. As a note of interest, the service for Virginia Clinton, mother of President Bill Clinton, was arranged by Gross Funeral Home in 1994. We also offer our comfortable surroundings to area groups and organizations for events such as meetings, seminars, classes, fund-raising events, school or church socials, concerts, off-site company gatherings, cook-outs/barbecues, dinners/receptions, and even weddings.
Our Obituaries
Geneva Lucille Hazen
November 29, 1927 - March 13, 2010
Geneva Lucille Hazen, of Hot Springs, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ in a local hospital on Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Born November 29, 1927 to Vester Elmer and Reacy Smith-Morris in Perry County, Arkansas. Geneva was predeceased by her parents, her loving husband of many years, Bennie Hazen, her precious children, Bennie Wayne Hazen, her daughter Stormy Hazen-Muldoon,...
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Billy Joe Rascoe
February 26, 1949 - March 11, 2010
Billy Joe Rascoe, 61, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, March 11, 2010. Born February 26, 1949 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, he was predeceased by his father, J. D. Rascoe, sister, Joyce Darlene Rascoe and brother, James Doyle Rascoe.
Survivors include his mother, Nellie Rascoe of Hot Springs and several cousins.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at Gross Funeral Home...
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Jack H. McCafferty
August 14, 1921 - March 10, 2010
LITTLE ROCK---Jack H. McCafferty of Hot Springs, and recently of Little Rock, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on March 10, 2010. He was 88. Jack was born in Newman, AR, to Lucian K. and Marian E. McCafferty. He was a loving husband, father and brother. A veteran of WWII, Jack served with the U.S. Army in the 164th Ordnance Battalion as a courier. He retired from the Missouri...
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Margaret Macie Bunn
April 9, 1915 - March 8, 2010
Margaret M. Bunn, 94, of Hot Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010 at Lakewood Convalescent Home. She was born April 9, 1915 in Clark County. Mrs. Bunn was predeceased by her husband, William B. Bunn.
She is survived by two daughters, Bobbye B. Henry of New Boston, Texas, Barbara Houser and her husband B.J. of Little Rock, and her son, David Bunn and his wife Susan of Hot Springs; five...
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Mary D. Box
August 4, 1919 - March 8, 2010
Mary D. Box, 90, of Hot Springs, died Monday, March 8, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, Houston C. Box and her son, Houston C. Box, Jr.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and John Fraize; four grandchildren, Casey Box, Rachel Box, Loren Fraize and Amanda Fraize; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Memorials may be made to Arkansas...
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Damie Edith Jackson
April 27, 1925 - March 7, 2010
Damie Edith Jackson, 84, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 in a local hospital. Born April 27, 1925 in Cedar Glades, Arkansas, to James and Bertha Evans Elder, she was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and a retired desk technician with Southwestern Bell. She was predeceased by a brother, George Elder and two sisters, Ruby Smith and Dorothy Walters.
Survivors include her...
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Susan Annette Tackett
August 29, 1946 - March 2, 2010
Susan Annette Tackett of Hot Springs died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at home. Born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, she was a tour coordinator and loved her work with people and traveling. Susan enjoyed watching her granddaughter, Bailey Roach, swim with the YMCA Seals swim team.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Shaun M. and Jessica Roach of Hot Springs; mother, Louise Hays of Hot...
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James Arlis Ennis
June 30, 1930 - February 28, 2010
James Arlis Ennis, 79, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, February 28, 2010. Born June 30, 1930 in Maddox, Arkansas, to James M. and Ella B. Savage Ennis, he was a Baptist and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Frances Pate Ennis; five sisters, Thelma Canipe, Mildred Fitzgerald, Ellen Heath, Mae Farr, and Zora Lazott; four brothers, Al Ennis, Ode Ennis, Burr Ennis and David...
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Donald E. Winters
May 23, 1929 - February 26, 2010
Donald E. Winters passed away after a long and valiant battle with cancer on February 26, 2010, with his cherished daughter, Kathy Winters Marchese, at his side. He is pre-deceased by his son, Dr. Christopher Winters.
Born May 23, 1929, to Harold and Edna Winters of Zanesville, Ohio, Don (as he was known to his many friends) was Zanesville High School Class President and a talented football...
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Loretta Pearl James
February 15, 1936 - February 21, 2010
Loretta Pearl James, 74, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 in a Little Rock hospital. Born February 15, 1936 in Hot Springs, she was predeceased by her husband Bernice D. James, mother Ruby Kay Golden, father Herbert Sigman and sister Vera Sigman (at birth).
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Joey and Sharon James and David and Anita James; one daughter, Brenda...
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Lucille B. Terrell
April 2, 1914 - February 21, 2010
Lucille Terrell, 95, died February 21. She was born Lucille Sorrells to Jack and Inez Herndon Sorrell in Hot Springs, Arkansas, moved to Houston four years ago to be with family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Terrell, and her grandson, Joseph Paul Barkley. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Lela Jo and John Barkley of Houston, her son James Terrell and wife...
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Albert Nathaniel Skates
April 10, 1924 - February 21, 2010
Albert Nathaniel Skates, 85, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Hot Springs. Born April 10, 1924 in Point Cedar to Charles Wesley and Essie L. Spann Skates, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was predeceased by an aunt, Effie Spann.
Survivors include two brothers, Winston Skates of South Euclid, Ohio and Omar Skates of Hot Springs; three sisters, Vernell...
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Glenda Carroll Goodner
June 8, 1945 - February 17, 2010
Glenda Carroll Goodner, 64, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at home. Born June 8, 1945 in Mt. Ida, Arkansas to Glenn Isaac and Ethel Potter Rowland, she was predeceased by her husband, Albert S. Goodner, Jr. and brother, Jimmy Rowland.
Survivors include one son, Robert Clark of Washington State; two daughters, Tammy Grigsby of Austin, Texas and Melissa Roe of Benton; one...
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Patricia Carol Smith
December 20, 1958 - February 17, 2010
Patricia Carol Smith
Trisha Smith, 51, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. She was born December 20, 1958 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Ray Sammons Smith Jr. and Patricia Floyd Smith. Predeceased by her father, Trisha is survived by her mother Patricia Floyd Smith of Hot Springs, brothers Randy Smith (Liz) of Washington, DC., Scott Smith (Nancy) of NY,NY,. Steven Smith ...
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Gordon "Bubba" Grafton, Sr.
September 5, 1927 - February 17, 2010
Gordon “Bubba” Grafton, 82, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in a local hospital. Born September 5, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee to George Harlan and Betty Noble Grafton, he was a retired supervisor of Arkansas Game and Fish, of the Presbyterian faith, U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and member of Hot Springs Lodge #380, B.P.O.E. He was predeceased by his parents; son,...
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Carl Ray Vaughn
June 23, 1943 - February 16, 2010
Carl Ray Vaughn, 86, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at home. Born June 23, 1923 in Hot Springs to Joe and Cora Neighbors Vaughn, he was a retired breaker-setter for Reynolds Aluminum for 31 years. He was a faithful husband, loving father, devoted grandfather and a dedicated friend to many.
He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Mary Vaughn; son, Mike Vaughn;...
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Vensel W. Warford
May 27, 1918 - February 16, 2010
Vensel W. Warford, 91, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in a local hospital. Born May 27, 1918 in Saline County to William C. And Elizabeth James Warford, he was a member of Park Place Baptist Church, a Master Mason for 50 years, a retired Assistant Chief of the Hot Springs Fire Department, serving 34 years and an avid fisherman, hunter and dog lover. He was a U.S. Army...
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Jerry De Wayann Guinn
November 6, 1949 - February 10, 2010
Jerry DeWaynn Guinn, 60, of Mountain View, California, formerly of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 10, at his home. Born November 6, 1949 in Hot Springs, he served in the U. S. Navy for nine years. He was employed with Seimans as an electronic technician. He was predeceased by his father, Clyde Guinn and one brother, Larry Guinn.
Survivors include his mother, Gracie Guinn;...
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Pat E. Harris
April 12, 1935 - February 9, 2010
Pat E. Harris, 74, of Bismarck died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in a local hospital. Born April 12, 1935 in Hot Springs to Ed and Stella Pearl Harris, he was retired from the Arlington Hotel. He was a graduate of Hot Springs High School, enjoyed gardening, woodworking, reading and was a Razorback fan. He served as a lay minister and was an interim pastor at Oaklawn Baptist Church and Unity...
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Lucy Cathern Garcia
December 8, 1933 - February 7, 2010
Lucy Cathern Garcia, 76, Royal, died Sunday, February 7, 2010. Born December 8, 1933 to John and Martha Reed Mann, she was predeceased by two brothers, Sam Mann and William “Bud” Mann. She had a lengthy career and love of thoroughbred horses.
Survivors include her husband, Jake Garcia of Royal; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Dolores Chapman of Royal, Steve and Regina...
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Ralph Harvey Forbes
June 4, 1928 - February 6, 2010
Ralph Harvey Forbes, 81, of Hot Springs died February 5, 2010. Born June 4, 1928, in Star City, AR to George Harvey and Belle Davis Forbes. He was of Baptist faith and served his country as a U.S. Marine during WWII based in North China, 1st Marine of the 1st Division, Headquarters Batalion.
Mr. Forbes is survived by two sons Ralph Daniel and Liz Forbes, David Leroy and Virginia Forbes, one...
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Rahim Afkhami
July 2, 1924 - February 6, 2010
Rahim Afkhami, 86, of Hot Springs died February 6, 2010. He was born July 2, 1924. Rahim is preceded in death by his wife Mastourh Afkhami.
Survivors include Kamal and Afsaneh Afkhami of Los Angeles, California; Jamal and Ann Afkhami and Shahram Afkhami allof Hot Springs. Five grandchildren Jason, Justin, Khodadad, Hasti and Shahmarie Afkhami and one great-grandchild Anderson J Afkhami.
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Anne Louise Bitautas Lee
April 11, 1921 - February 2, 2010
Anne Louise Lee, nee Bitautas, 88, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in a local hospital. She was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin April 11, 1921, the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants, Walter and Rosalia Bitautas. Following her education at St. Peter's School and Kenosha High School, she answered God's call and entered the convent, ultimately taking the veil into the order of the...
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Valeria Madelyn Kleinhenz
February 15, 1913 - February 1, 2010
Valeria Madelyn Kleinhenz, 96, of Hot Springs, died Monday, February 1, 2010. She was born February 15, 1913 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Gladys Bodemann Lurding and her husband, Benhardt Kleinhenz.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Robert and Theresa Kleinhenz of Hot Springs and two grandchildren and their spouses, Sarah &...
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Evelyn Jane Postlewate
August 31, 1919 - January 30, 2010
Evelyn Jane Postlewate, of Hernando, Mississippi, formerly of Hot Springs, was born on August 31, 1919 in Billings, Montana to Clifford A. and Frances Gleason. She died on January 30, 2010 at the age of 90 in South Haven, Mississippi.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Carl R. Postlewate, Sr., daughter Carolyn, brother Newton Gleason and son-in-law Jim Warren.
She was a...
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Janice Laverne Ford
September 1, 1928 - January 29, 2010
Janice Laverne Ford passed away on Jan 29, 2010 at the age of 81, in Hot Springs, AR. She was born in El Dorado, AR on September 1, 1928 to the late Charles and Annie Brewer.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Charles, Maurice, Jack and youngest daughter, Mary Helms. Janice is survived by her brothers Royce and Red; her daughter Paula Spainhour; grandchildren - Joe Hart, Shane Hart...
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Murray Freeman Ray, Jr.
June 8, 1939 - January 28, 2010
Murray Freeman Ray, Jr., age 70, died suddenly on January 28, 2010, of cardiac problems due to a long-standing kidney disorder. He died at his home in Hot Springs. He was born June 8, 1939, in Tate County, MS. His parents were Maude Chadwick Ray and Murray F. Ray, Sr. Murray grew up in several towns in Mississippi, including Carthage, Raytown and Cleveland. His family had moved to Jackson...
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Charles Douglas Gillham
October 25, 1930 - January 27, 2010
Charles Douglas Gillham, 79, of Royal, was born on the Gillham farm October 25, 1930 to Charles Henry and Louise Cooper Gillham and died January 27, 2010 on the same farm. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran a member of Arkansas Carpenter’s Union Local #2203 and a member of 1st Baptist Church of Royal. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Wilma Jarrett and Virginia Williams.
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Hope T. Henriksen
October 13, 1916 - January 25, 2010
Hope T. Henriksen, 93, of Hot Springs, died Monday, January 25, 2010 in a local hospital. Born October 13, 1916 in Gravity, Iowa, she lived in Washington, Alaska and then since 1964 lived in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was predeceased in death by her mother and father, Fred and Vera Greenway.
Hope received a nursing degree from the University of Iowa and was now a retired nurse. She...
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Doyle E. Murphy
May 12, 1920 - January 24, 2010
Doyle E. Murphy, 89, of Hot Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, January 24, 2010. He was born May 12, 1920, in Norphlet, Arkansas. Doyle was a P.O.W. in Japan during World War II. He survived the Bataan Death March and was imprisoned for 1,218 days by the Japanese Imperial Army. He was employed through civil service at Travis Air Force Base. He raised Limousine Cows as a hobby and loved...
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Evelyn J. George
October 18, 1938 - January 24, 2010
Evelyn Joyce Black George, 71, of Hot Springs, went to be with her heavenly Father, Sunday, January 24, 2010.
She was born October 18, 1938 in Hot Springs. Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, Harvey Black, Mayola Rowland and Orbie H. Rowland, and her brother Billy Rowland. She was a member of Grand Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was the previous owner of Evelyn & Carol’s Country...
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Kirbi Deann Jones Cash
April 19, 1987 - January 24, 2010
Kirbi Deann Jones Cash, 22, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, January 24, 2010 in a local hospital. Born April 19, 1987 to Wilburn A. Jones and Tina D. Reed, she was a graduate of Lake Hamilton High School. She was predeceased by her great-grandfather, T.W. Wilcox and grandmother, Helen Ruth Mitchel Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Terry W. Cash of Hot Springs; one daughter, Kallie Deann...
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Carrol Lea
June 17, 1951 - January 18, 2010
Services are pending and will be announced.
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Rachel Naomi Stubblefield
November 6, 1920 - January 18, 2010
Rachel Naomi Stubblefield, 89, of Hot Springs, passed from this life on January 18, 2010. She was a member of Oaklawn United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one sister, Marcela Eads of Dallas, TX.; one son and daughter-in-law, Dick & Mary Ann Stubblefield of Hot Springs, 2 grandchildren, John Stubblefield of Hot Springs & Julie & her husband Lee Olmstead of Sherman, TX.; and 2 great...
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Donald Edward Nied
February 6, 1939 - January 18, 2010
Donald E. Nied, 70, of Hot Springs, died Monday, January 18, 2010. Born February 6, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward and Evelyn Nied, he was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie S. Nied of Hot Springs; one sister, Dolores and "Lee" Urbasic of Palatine, Illinois; two brothers, Ronald Nied of Mundelein, Illinois and Thomas Nied of Carol...
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Daniel Ernest Raper
May 5, 1939 - January 18, 2010
Daniel E. Raper, “Pooh”, of Hot Springs, went to heaven on Monday, January 18, 2010, in a Little Rock hospital due to a heart condition. Born May 5, 1939 in Carlisle, Arkansas to Ernest and Hazel Raper, he was a retired Chevrolet salesperson and Human Resources employee. He was a member of First Lutheran Church. He was predeceased by a brother, Randy Raper of Hazen and a sister, Eloise...
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Robert Aden Nichols, Jr.
May 10, 1927 - January 14, 2010
No Local Services - Burial will be private.
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Pearl Ann Thornton
August 19, 1911 - January 14, 2010
Pearl Ann Thornton, 98, of Mt. Ida, died Thursday, January 14, 2010 in a local hospital. Born August 19, 1911 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to John Preston and Katie Kimberling Sword, she was a member of Piney Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil C. Thornton; son, Kenneth J. P. Thornton; two brothers, Sherman Sword and John M. Sword.
Survivors include two sons & daughters-in...
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Ruby Christine Shepherd Dockery
August 22, 1916 - January 13, 2010
Ruby Christine Shepherd Dockery, 93, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 13. Ruby was born in Finley, Arkansas. She married Marcus Jackson Dockery in 1931 and they continued to farm in the same rural area until world War II, at which time they moved to Hot Springs where Marcus was employed at the Reynolds Defense Plant. After the war, Marcus and Ruby owned and operated a grocery...
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Grace L. Lachowsky
September 24, 1935 - January 12, 2010
Grace L. Lachowsky, 74, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, January 12, 2009 in Mt. Ida. Born September 24, 1935 in Little Rock to John C. and Esther Thomas Brehl, she was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church.
Survivors include three cousins, Joe Probst of Sherwood, Bill Probst and wife, LaVerne, of Little Rock and Jerry Thomas of St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m....
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David Rich Rapley
March 22, 1926 - January 11, 2010
David Rich Rapley, 83, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died Monday, January 11, 2010.
He was born on March 22, 1926, in Hot Springs to Frank Mayers Rapley and Nina Rife Rapley. David attended Hot Springs city schools and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in December 1941. He fought in the South Pacific at Guadalcanal, going ashore in that campaign on August 7, 1942, at Florida Island...
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Betty Bowen Westerman
April 21, 1932 - January 11, 2010
Betty Bowen Westerman, 77, died January 11, 2010, at the Grace Home in Shreveport, Louisiana after a lengthy illness.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Griffin Leggett -Forest Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Little Rock Arkansas, 10200 Highway 5 No., 72002.
Mrs. Westerman was born April 21, 1932, in Jackson, Mississippi to Earl and Pearl Bowen.
She attended...
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Edna Lura Bates
September 12, 1921 - January 10, 2010
Edna Lura Bates, 88, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, January 10, 2010 in a local hospital. Born September 12, 1921 in Garland County to David and Melvina Harris Howerton, she was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the First Pentecostal Church of Bryant, Arkansas.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lee Bates; brother, Hiram Howerton; three sisters, Dimple Porter, Delma Helton and Ina...
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Clarice "Sis" Kight Green
October 18, 1926 - January 8, 2010
Clarice (Sis) Kight Green, age 83 quietly passed away into the hands of our Lord, on Friday, January 8, 2010. She was born October 18, 1926 in Manning AR, to Monroe J. Kight and Rena Lou Catlett .
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of more than 50 years, Mr. J. D. Green, her twin brother Clarence (Buddy) Kight and brothers Bill Leonard and J. E. Kight.
She leaves...
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Shirley Irene Brown
June 24, 1946 - January 8, 2010
Shirley Irene Estell Brown, 63, of Hot Springs died Friday January 8, 2010 in a local hospital. She was born in Hot Springs on June 24, 1946 to the late Glenn & Ola Lester Estell and was predeceased by one brother Bobby Glenn Estell.
Survivors include 1 son, Chris Brown; 2 daughters, Amber & husband Gary Gilchrist and Heather Brown; brother, Frank & wife Linda Estell; sister, Marla &...
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James Costa Carleson
June 25, 1920 - January 6, 2010
James Costa Carleson, 89, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Born June 25, 1920 in Hot Springs to Louis and May Kimpzey Carleson, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. Carleson enlisted in the Army October 9,1941 and during his tour was assigned to hospitals and dispensaries in Hot Springs, England, San Antonio, Texas, France and Colorado. He retired as a Sgt. 1st...
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T. R. Cunningham
August 15, 1930 - January 5, 2010
Mr. T. R. Cunningham, age 79 passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center January 5, 2010 in Hot Springs, Ar. Born in Marvell, Ar. He was a long time resident of Hot Springs and was retired from the food and beverage business. He is preceded in death by his parents Daniel Cunningham and Henrietta James. He is survived by his two brothers Leonard Cunningham, Robert Cunningham and a sister Addella...
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Aver Nell Ray
May 22, 1928 - January 5, 2010
Aver Nell Ray, 81, of Gurdon, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in a local hospital. She was born May 22, 1928 in Sparkman, Arkansas to Walter and Ora Mae VanLandingham Allen.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Ray, of Gurdon; one daughter, Glenda Francis of Hot Springs; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James and Patsy Ray of Redfield and Raymond Ray of Gurdon; five grandchildren; twelve...
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Eleanor Clara Martin
July 29, 1927 - January 4, 2010
Eleanor Clara Martin, 82, of Hot Springs, died Monday, January 4, 2010 in Hot Springs. Born July 29, 1927 in Ortonvile, Minnesota to Ted and Anna Johnson Marsh, she was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Martin; two brothers, Earl Marsh and Norman Marsh; one sister, Darlene Schiltz.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Edith and Gene Gish of Hot Springs; two sisters, Rosella...
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Edward Madison Cheatham, Jr.
June 3, 1931 - January 2, 2010
Edward Madison Cheatham Jr.
Edward Madison Cheatham Jr., 78, of Hot Springs, died Saturday January 2, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital. He was born June 3, 1931 to Edward Sr. and Nellie Sullivan Cheatham in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1953 he graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University.
Mr. Cheatham is survived by his wife, Anzolette Cheatham; two children, Amanda and her husband...
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Willis Michael Seabaugh
July 16, 1945 - January 2, 2010
Michael Seabaugh
On January 2, 2010 this world lost a special person. Willis Michael
Seabaugh, 64 years of age of Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is preceded in
death by his mother and step father, Virginia and Major Oden,
grandparents Willis and Mable Seabaugh.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years Katherine Ann Seabaugh and
one daughter Mary Ellen Mornout and her husband...
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Nacy Edwin Randel
May 21, 1922 - December 29, 2009
Nacy Edwin Randel, 87, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Born May 21, 1922 in Doniphan, Missouri, to Guy and Rutha Bell Randel, Nacy and Betty loved traveling and seeing God’s creations. He was predeceased by his first wife, Anne Cernak Randel, son, Lynn Randel, and two sisters, Betty Fleming and Beulah Harris.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Baker of...
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Evelyn M. Rucker
July 1, 1929 - December 29, 2009
Evelyn M. Rucker, 80, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in a local hospital. Born July 1, 1929 in Gurdon, Arkansas, to Ernest and Iva T. Flowers Burk, she was of the Baptist faith. She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Rucker and a daughter, Sharon Rucker.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Douglas and Linda Rucker of Mountain Home, Ernest and...
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Mary Evelyn Smith
December 28, 2009
We lost our sunshine Monday, December 28, 2009. Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away. Mary Evelyn Smith was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry H. and Marie Floyd and her beloved husband, Jimmy A. Smith.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Marie Varine LiMandri and Salvatore, Cheryl Farr and Jack and her son, Sam G. Smith and her...
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Jewel E. Thomas, Jr.
October 18, 1933 - December 28, 2009
Jewel E. Thomas, Jr. of Hot Springs left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on December 28, 2009. He was born on October 18, 1933 in Hot Springs, AR, to Jewell and Bernice Thomas. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the early morning Mueller’s Coffee and...
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Clarence L. Griffin
February 24, 1929 - December 27, 2009
Clarence L. “Junior” Griffin of Hot Springs, AR was born February 24, 1929 in Goose Creek, Texas, the son of William Clarence and Edyth Compton Griffin. He was a member of Diamondhead Community Church of Hot Springs. He always sat on the second pew, left side. Junior served in the United States Army, Korean War, as Sgt. 1st Class. He made his career as an electrician with Gulf States...
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Donald Wheatley
July 10, 1953 - December 25, 2009
Donald Wheatley, 56, of Fayetteville, formerly of Hot Springs, died Friday, December 25, 2009 in Fayetteville. Born July 10, 1953 in Wray, Colorado, he was predeceased by his wife, Susan Wheatley, grandchild, Christopher Wheatley, and his mother, Neioma Wheatley.
Survivors include one daughter, Jami Wheatley of Fayetteville; one son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Kori Wheatley of...
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Betty Jeanne Muse
February 20, 1926 - December 23, 2009
Betty Jeanne Keel Muse born February 20, 1926 in San Augustine, Texas died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in Conway, Arkansas. She lived in Hot Springs, Arkansas from 1946 to 2004. She was predeceased by her husband, William Jasper "Jack" Muse, Jr. with whom she had four children: Paul Stephen, Terry Michael, Robin Kay and Elizabeth Ann. She is survived by all of her children, a brother James...
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Eugene "Bud" Canada
June 6, 1925 - December 21, 2009
Senator Eugene "Bud" Canada, 84, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at Arkansas In-patient Hospice. Bud was born in Hartshorne, OK on June 6, 1925 to Laura Inez and William Canada. Bud grew up in Hot Springs, won the Golden Gloves of Arkansas, sold newspapers and scored touchdowns at Hot Springs High School. Graduating in 1945 he passed up 20 other colleges to attend the...
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Harold Edgar Hughes
July 5, 1942 - December 13, 2009
Harold Edgar Hughes, 67, of Hot Springs died Sunday December 13, 2009.
Born July 5, 1942 in Hot Springs to the late Samuel Edgar and Molly Virginia Knox Hughes, he graduated from Hot Springs High School and went directly into the service where served in the U.S. Navy and the Navy and Army Reserves. Harold worked at National Sales Corp. for over 25 years. His greatest joys came from children,...
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Millard Lloyd Wilhelm
July 21, 1924 - December 11, 2009
Millard Lloyd Wilhelm of Hot Springs passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009. He was born July 21, 1924 in Leslie AR, to Arthur and Flossie Roach Wilhelm. Millard was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hot Springs, Ar., and A veteran Corporal of the U. S. Army stationed in the South Pacific with the amphibian tank battalion. He was a Christian and Sunday School Teacher and was retired...
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Elaine G. Stienkemeyer
February 19, 1927 - December 9, 2009
Elaine G. Stienkemeyer, 82, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at a local hospital. Born February 19, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Frederick William and Nora Grace Huff Erbe, she was past president of the National PTA; past state president of Illinois PTA, Missouri PTA and Michigan PTA; member of the United States National Commission for the United Nations Educational,...
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Eric Scott Rinald
February 16, 1961 - December 9, 2009
Eric Scott Rinald, 48, of Hot Springs died Wednesday December 09, 2009. He was born Feb. 16, 1961 in Hot Springs to Joe & Bonnie Thurman Rinald and was of the Baptist faith. Scott is survived by his mother, Bonnie Rinald of Hot Springs; 2 brothers, Vincent McCowan of Heber Springs & Phillip Rinald of Cannonsburg, KY; 1 sister, Ronda Rinald of Sugar Loaf, FL. and several nieces & nephews. A...
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Ann Thomas
January 20, 1934 - December 8, 2009
Ann Thomas of Hot Springs left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. She was born January 20, 1934 in Hot Springs, AR, to Floyd and Bess Wilson. Ann was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church where she served as past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, as well as a volunteer for the Garland County Literacy Council. Ann retired...
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Mary Edwards Dickson
July 31, 1923 - December 5, 2009
Hot Springs, AR Mrs. Mary Edwards Dickson, 86 of Hot Springs formerly of Dearborn, MI., passed away December 5, 2009. She was born July 31, 1923 in Louisville, KY to Dr. Oliver Patteson & Mary Virginia Edwards Miller. Mary was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs, AR.
She attended the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville earning her degree in...
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Royce Ann Gathercole
February 23, 1936 - December 3, 2009
Royce Ann Gathercole went to her Mansion in Heaven Thursday, December 3, 2009. She was predeceased by her mother, Lelah Agness Shipp; her father, Roy W. Wilson, her brother, Randy Lamb, and her great-grandbaby, Evan Matthew Jackson.
She leaves behind, yet waits to see again, the following loving family:
Two daughters and their husbands: Tina Lea and Harlon Smith and Terry Lynn and Steve...
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Janet Ruby Adkins
December 10, 1920 - December 3, 2009
Janet Ruby Adkins, 88, of Hot Springs died December 3, 2009 in a local nursing home. Born December 10, 1920 in Malvern, AR to Robert and Ethea Mae Cates Herron. She is of Baptist Faith.
Survivors include two sisters Mary Richardson and Muriel and Charles Hopson of Hot Springs and numerous nieces and nephews, four sister-in-laws; Juanita Herron of Lonsdale, Kathryn Herron of Pt. Cedar, Uneda...
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Genevia Louise Haley
February 21, 1928 - November 30, 2009
Genevia "Green" Haley, 81, of Hot Springs, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in a local hospital.
Born Feb. 21, 1928, in Hot Springs, to the Rev. Glen Green Sr., and Minnie "Walter" Green. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Arkansas School of Nursing, in Little Rock. AR.. She is predeceased by her husband; Robert Haley and two brothers, Harvey Green and Glen Green Jr.; and two nephews.
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Thomas Clifton Hinsley
April 12, 1945 - November 29, 2009
. Mr. Thomas Clifton Hinsley, of Hot Springs, AR. , passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Hot Springs, AR., to Jewel Clifton Hinsley and Rosemarie Regina Yates Hinsley on April 12, 1945. He is also preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Sherry Lynn Pettigrew Hinsley, Survivors include his brother Steve Hinsley of Hot Springs, Ar., and 1 cousin, Ms. Johnnie...
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Tommye Ann Henderson
October 9, 1935 - November 27, 2009
Tommye Ann Henderson, resident of Hot Springs, Ark. since 2001, has transcended her human body on 11-27-2009. Tommye was born in Clarendon, Ark. to Dorothy May Campbell Henderson (Church) and Francis Fletcher “Frank” Henderson. From the age of two years to eight years of age she lived in Monroe County, Ark. with her parental grandparents, Thomas Washington Henderson and Ninna Ann King...
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Fred Brown, Jr.
May 30, 1934 - November 27, 2009
Fred Brown, Jr. , 75, of Hot Springs passed away Thursday , November 26, 2009, at Arkansas Hospice, Born May 30, 1934, in Hugo, OK. . He owned The 271 Stop convenience store, in Royal AR. For 15 years. He enjoyed sporting activities; He was a member of the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. He was predeceased by his parents, Fred Brown, Sr., & Ethel Hurst Brown.
He is...
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Robert Joseph Garner
December 5, 1933 - November 27, 2009
Robert Joseph “Bob” Garner of Hot Springs, Ark., born December 5, 1933, died Friday November 2, 2009, at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock, Ark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Albert and Jessie Westerman Garner.
Surviving family members include his wife of 53 years, Myrna Loy Garner of Hot Springs, three daughters and sons-in-law; Susan and...
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Juanita Elizabeth Wilson
June 2, 1918 - November 26, 2009
Juanita Elizabeth Henderson Wilson, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died peacefully in her sleep, November 26, 2009 with her daughter Jo Lynn at her side. Juanita was 91 years old. She had been in declining health in recent months and was grieving the recent death of her husband of nearly 72 years, the Reverend Joe M. Wilson.
Juanita was born in Hot Springs June 2, 1918, to Ellen and Charles...
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Nancy Sue Bonewitz
September 22, 1941 - November 25, 2009
Nancy Sue Bonewitz (Fulton), September 22, 1941-November 25, 2009, of Hot Springs Village, died in Hot Springs. Preceded in death by father, F. Dwight Fultonn, nephew Bryan Everly.
Survived by mother Billie Fulton, San Juan Capistrano, CA; husband, Jerry Bonewitz, Hot Springs Village, AR; daughters Jennifer Cleveland (John), Omaha, NE; Darla O’Kane (Chad), Hot Springs Village, AR;...
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Marian Ruth Wisely
March 31, 1928 - November 25, 2009
Marian R. Wisely, of Hot Springs, died Nov. 25, 2009. She was born on March 31, 1928, to W.J. And Dixie Lewallyn, in Hot Springs. Marian attended Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University. She was retired from AT&T. She was a member of Oaklawn United Methodist Church, the Telephone Pioneers and was a lifelong student of the scriptures.
She was predeceased by her parents;...
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Carl Wallace Yearby
September 21, 1922 - November 25, 2009
Carl Wallace Yearby, 87, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. He was born Sept. 21, 1922 to Bessie and Orvis Yearby in Armstrong Springs, Ark.
He managed a local grocery store until his retirement. He was a member of Hot Springs Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the second Marine division in the South Pacific. He was a recipient of the Purple...
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Robie Jane Fickle
December 5, 1921 - November 24, 2009
Robie Jane Fickle, 87, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in a local hospital.
She was born Dec. 5, 1921, in Carthage, to U.T. and Ludie Ethel Smith Fickle.
Survivors include two sons, Malcolm Fickle and Arla Fickle, of Godfrey, Ill., and Wayne Fickle, of Alexandria, La.; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The service will be 1...
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Wayne Norman
May 11, 1938 - November 20, 2009
WAYNE NORMAN
Wayne Norman, 71, of Hot Springs, AR, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 20, 2009. Born May 11, 1938 in Caddo Gap, AR, to Charlene Markham ,he later moved to Hot springs and was a graduate of Cutter Morning Star. He attended telecommunications Training in Dallas, TX and later became owner-operator of his own Television shop. He also went to work for the...
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Larry Max Wehunt
March 20, 1943 - November 17, 2009
Larry Max Wehunt
Our beloved Max lost his valiant 12-1/2 year battle with cancer on November 17, 2009. In his final hours, he was surrounded by loving family and friends as well as the compassionate staff at St. Joseph's Mercy Medical Center.
Max was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Jacob R. and Leah Burnett Wehunt on March 20, 1943.
Max is predeceased by his parents, his step-mother...
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Ronald D. Kelly
February 13, 1936 - November 16, 2009
Ronald D. Kelly of Hot Springs left his mortal body peacefully in a local hospital to be with Jesus eternally, Monday, November 16, 2009. He is survived by his sister Caralyn Verble and brother-in-law David Verble of Hot Springs, two nephews Mike Verble of Brentwood, TN, Kelly Verble and his wife Joan of Hot Springs and niece Beth Gieringer and her husband David of Little Rock. Five great...
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Joseph Marshall Wilson
July 11, 1916 - November 14, 2009
HOT SPRINGS -- The Reverend Joe M. Wilson, age 93, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on November 14, 2009. Joe was born in Hot Springs July 11, 1916 to Josie Kathleen Tyson and Joseph Jasper Wilson. To friends and family he was affectionately known as "JM," "Brother Joe" and "Papaw."
Ordained by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Joe served a wide range of congregations...
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Gary Franklin Hall
April 6, 1948 - November 14, 2009
Mr. Gary Franklin Hall age 61 passed away at home in Hot Springs AR, on November 14, 2009 a native of Little Rock, Ar. Gary was a graduate of Central High School in Little Rock. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Billy Karen Hall and his adopted sister Jo Scheryl Summers and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Marie Duncan Hall and Paul Guy Hall, and brother Bill...
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Lester Joseph Gieneart
October 16, 1930 - November 13, 2009
HOT SPRINGS, AR: Lester J. "Barge" Gieneart, died as graciously and resolutely as he lived at home on November 13, 2009.
Born on October 16, 1930 in Marshall, MN., Les was playfully dubbed "Barge" by his boyhood pals on account of his propensity for displacing a whole boat-load of water when jumping into their favorite swimming hole. Among his family and friends the moniker became an...
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Irvin Thomas Gibson, Jr.
October 1, 2009 - November 13, 2009
Irvin Thomas Gibson, Jr., 55 of Pine Bluff passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 in Little Rock. He was born October 1, 1954 in Georgetown, South Carolina to the late Irvin Thomas and Vera Elizabeth Belknap Gibson. He had a fierce love for his children, education and cooking. He was a wonderful father, supporter, and fighter. He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1990. Determined...
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Donald Berton Harrison
September 17, 1938 - November 12, 2009
Donald Berton Harrison, 71, of Hope, formerly of Hot Springs, died Thursday Nov. 12, 2009 in Hope.
He was born Sept. 17, 1938, in Hot Springs to Robert W. & Margaret E. Johnson Harrison Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Katie Louise Harrison of Hope; daughter, Mary Harrison of Camden; brother, Robert W. & wife Markita Harrison, Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK. and special friends Barbara & Martin...
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Galen Eric Schildknecht
May 13, 1976 - November 11, 2009
Galen Eric Schildknecht, 33, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Galen was born on May 13, 1976 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip Schildknecht; grandparents, Harold E. Schildknecht, Glenda Udell Schildknecht, and Glen William Little.
He is survived by his mother, Janna Pfautz; step father, Robert “Bob”...
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Roy Lee Howard
June 25, 1930 - November 9, 2009
Roy Howard, 79, of Hot Springs passed away Monday, November 9, 2009, at his Care Home. Born June 25, 1930, in Hot Springs. He was employed with the United States Postal service for over 20 years and enjoyed many outdoor activities, like camping, fishing, and gardening. He was a member of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Clara...
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James Robert Rucker
March 17, 1949 - November 7, 2009
James Robert Rucker, 60, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at home. Born March 17, 1949 in Hot Springs, he was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was predeceased by his parents, James Wilford and Allie Marie Box Rucker and one sister, Judy Withrow.
Survivors include four brothers, John Sims, Perry Rucker, Bruce Rucker , all of Hot Springs and Marshall Rucker of Florida; and three...
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Austin E. Johnson
February 25, 1922 - November 5, 2009
Austin E. Johnson, 87, of Lonsdale, died Thursday, November 5, 2009 at home. Born February 25, 1922 in Cedar Glades, Arkansas to Joe S. and Sarah Ethel Merriott Johnson, he was a member of the Old Country Church. He was predeceased by his wife Pauline Johnson and brother, Arthur Johnson.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Barbara Johnson and Edgar and Peggy...
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James Edward Murphy, Jr.
January 10, 1925 - November 5, 2009
Dr. James E. Murphy, Jr., 84 of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital. Dr. Murphy was born January 10, 1925 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James E. Murphy, Sr. and Nina Lee Murphy, both of Little Rock; sisters, Elizabeth Murphy Cummings and Louise Murphy Schlansker, both of Schenectady, New York.
He...
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Carl Arthur Davis
October 21, 1916 - November 3, 2009
Carl Arthur Davis, 93, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at a local nursing home. Born on October 21, 1916 in Hot Springs, Ar., to Doan and Loma Aven Davis, he was predeceased by his wife Marie Brewer Davis. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and was retired from Reynolds Metal Company.
Survivors include two sons, Carl E. Davis and Jerry Davis and four grandchildren;
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Julia Meloise Blount
March 21, 1927 - November 3, 2009
No local services are planned, all services will be conducted in Jackson, AL.
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Ethel Mae Newton
April 8, 1918 - November 1, 2009
Ethel Mae Newton, 91, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at a local nursing home. Born April 8, 1918 in Mineola, Texas to Andrew Joseph and Carrie Pittman Boyd, she was predeceased by her husband, James T. Newton
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Terry Newton of St. Louis, Missouri and Jim Newton of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Judy Lee Eads of North Carolina; nine...
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Kathryn Rhodes
March 3, 1936 - October 30, 2009
Kathryn J. Rhodes, 73, of Hot Springs, died Friday, October 30, 2009 at home. Born March 3, 1936 in Curtis, Arkansas to Murl and Mattie Josephine Lake Jones, she was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Fred Rhodes, two brothers, Kenneth Jones and Everett Jones; one sister, Marjorie Jones and three grandchildren.
Survivors include...
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Arcellious Hunlin Robbins
October 17, 1912 - October 30, 2009
Arcellious H. Robbins, 97, of Searcy, died Friday Oct. 30, 2009.
The son of William Frank & Fannie Elizabeth Boone Robbins was born on Oct. 17, 1912 at Cedar Glades, AR. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy Halsell Robbins; 2 sisters, Ollie Thornton & Bertha Thornton and brother, Ransom Robbins.
Survivors include son, Douglas Wayne &...
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Loyal Raymond Rowe, Jr.
June 27, 1955 - October 29, 2009
Loyal “Raymond” Rowe, Jr., 54, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009 in a Little Rock hospital. Born June 27, 1955 in Hot Springs to Loyal R., Sr. and Della Belle Allen Rowe. He was an active member of First Baptist Church and a dedicated teacher at Lake Hamilton High School for many years. He enjoyed history, aviation, technology, cooking, grilling and was a loving...
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Dewell Arlis Hatmaker
October 27, 1927 - October 26, 2009
Dewell Hatmaker, 81, of Hot Springs, died Monday, October 26, 2009 at home. Born October 27, 1927 in Avant, Arkansas to Marion and Dicie Adams Hatmaker, he was a member of the Garland County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol, the Henderson Lodge and a Mason
He was predeceased by two wives, Julia Heller Hatmaker and Dorothy Chancellor Hatmaker.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Godwin Hatmaker;...
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Stormy Gail Muldoon
June 14, 1956 - October 24, 2009
Stormy Hazen Muldoon,53, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2009 in her home. Daughter of Bennie and Geneva Hazen, born June 14, 1956 in Litchfield, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her father Bennie Hazen and her brother Wayne Hazen.
Survivors include her beloved mother and son John Muldoon and daughter-in-law Audra, the joy of her life her two grandsons, Zach...
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