Gross Funeral Home
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
Robert "Bob" Fehler
May 16, 1926 - February 7, 2012
Robert Lee Fehler of Hot Springs, a much-loved Marine veteran who fought in WWII, passed away February 7, 2012 at The Pines Nursing and Rehab. He was born May 16, 1926 to Herman and Matilda (McKinney) Fehler. He was predeceased by his parents and his daughter, Catherine. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Ellen (Fendley) Fehler; his son Robin Lee Fehler; sister Barbara Cecil; brother...
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Anthony Carmine Cordiale
August 12, 1932 - February 6, 2012
Anthony C. Cordiale, 79, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, February 6, 2012. He was born August 12, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York to Anthony and Angelina Cordiale. He graduated from New York State University with a degree in Dental Lab Technology. He was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict and served in the military for 28 years, retiring from the 223rd Combat Communications...
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Edith Berenice Nash
July 6, 1937 - February 5, 2012
Edith Berenice Nash, 74, of Royal, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 in a local hospital. She was born July 6, 1937 to the late James Fred and Florence Marie Mize Sumner and she enjoyed riding horses, diving and spear fishing.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Nash of Royal; daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Wes Whitley of Conway; son, Derrick Nash of Royal; brother and sister-in...
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Rose Marie Jones
August 3, 1936 - January 31, 2012
Rose Marie Jones, 75, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Born August 3, 1936 in Mt. Pine, Arkansas to the late Milton Thomas and Minnie Anderson Neal, she was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Jones. She was a Jehovah's Witness.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Avant and Faith Robin Deffendahl, of Hot Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Martha...
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Bonnie Sue Cain
July 22, 1933 - January 29, 2012
Bonnie S Cain 78, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, Jan 29, 2012 in St Joseph's
Mercy Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. She was born to George and Iva Lee Overby on July 22, 1933 in Plainview, AR.
Bonnie was a graduate of Hot Springs High School and was a retired telephone operator from SBC (AT&T). She was a charter member of Hot Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed Razorback...
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Johnny L. Muldoon
August 18, 1953 - January 29, 2012
Johnny Leon Muldoon, 58, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2012 in a local hospital. Son of Merlyn and Inez Muldoon. Born on August, 18, 1953 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was of Catholic Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Merlyn and mother, Inez, Brothers Charles Muldoon, Lonnie Muldoon, and Sister Amata Colley.
Survivors include his son John Muldoon and...
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Will "Bill" Hall
December 4, 1920 - January 29, 2012
Will "Bill" Hall, 91, of Hot Springs, AR passed away peacefully at a local rehabilitation center on Sunday, January 29, 2012.
He was born December 4, 1920, in Augusta, KS. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Martha Jane Hall, parents Floyd and Mildred Hall, and brother Darold Hall. Will is survived by two daughters, Pamela Hall and Beverly Whitley, both of Hot Springs; one son and...
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William Graham
September 27, 1956 - January 28, 2012
William Richard Graham (Bill), 55, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, January 28 at St. Joseph's Hospital after a brief illness. He was born September 27, 1956, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs. He was the son of Dr. Richard Francis Graham and Mary Sue Darneal Graham, who both predeceased him. He graduated from Lakeside High School and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville...
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Richard W. Mudge
June 1, 1927 - January 28, 2012
Richard Wayne Mudge, 84, of Hot Springs passed away Saturday January 28, 2012 at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital. He was born June 1, 1927 in Des Moines, IA to Fred and Mary Flansburg Mudge. He served in The Navy for four years as a medic during WWII. He was a member of the VFW, Coast Guard Auxiliary safety boating instructor, a nurse at the V.A. Hospital and a boxer in his earlier years.
Survivors...
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Emily Marie Ashbrook
June 23, 1921 - January 24, 2012
Emily Barrett Ashbrook of Hot Springs died Tuesday, January 24, 2012. She was a retired masseuse from the Majestic Hotel and a member of the Temple of Jesus Name Pentecostal Church. She was born June 23, 1921 to the late Fred and Bessie Kneisly Barrett in Cleveland, Oklahoma. She graduated from Cutter Morning Star High School and Kellberg Institute of Massage and Physical Therapy in Chicago,...
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John Burkus
December 3, 1913 - January 20, 2012
John Burkus of Hot Springs, retired Catholic Priest, died January 20, 2012. He was born December 3, 1913 in Lithuania. He was ordained on June 16, 1940. He fulfilled his dream of being a missionary by writing dozens of religious books that were translated into several languages. He retired to Hot Springs in 1975 after 20 years of serving the Diocese of El Paso.
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Charles Richard Stallman
December 16, 1958 - January 17, 2012
Charles Richard Stallman, 53, of Hot Springs died Tuesday January 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1958 in Malvern, AR. to the late Richard & Delores Speer Stallman. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Anthony Stallman.
Survivors include 2 sisters, Regina & husband, Steven Faulkner of Royal and JoDona Mauney of Hot Springs and 1 brother Marc & wife, Mary Ann...
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Joe Fisher Roop
February 6, 1920 - January 17, 2012
Joe Fisher Roop, 91, of Hot Springs Village, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Hot Springs. He was born February 6, 1920 in Paint Lick, Kentucky to the late Waller Bennett and Lucy Noe Roop. Joe attended Eastern Kentucky University and served with the U.S. Air Force as a pilot in WWII. He worked for Continental Insurance Company retiring as Vice President of the Farm and Hail Division. ...
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Leo Daniel "Pete" Dean
March 24, 1939 - January 13, 2012
Leo "Pete" Dean, 72, of Hot Springs died Friday January 13, 2012 in a local hospital. He was born in Lovelady, TX. on March 24, 1939 to the late Christopher C. & Lydia Louise Dean.
Leo was a member of National Park Church and was retired from Chem-Fab.
He was preceded in death by his loving bride, Marrion Dean; grandparents, Issac & Ida Dean; parents, Christopher & Lydia Dean; 2 brothers,...
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Charles D. Perkins
February 1, 1928 - January 9, 2012
Charles Delbert Perkins, 83, of Jessieville, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 in a local hospital. Born February 1, 1928, he was a member of Marble Missionary Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Elmer Perkins, sister Dorothy Thacker and son Richard Perkins.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Hazel Perkins of Jessieville; son and daughter-in-law, Victor and...
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Earl Edward Robbins
June 25, 1919 - January 8, 2012
Earl Robbins, 92, of Hot Springs, passed away January 8, 2012. He was born June 25, 1919, in Covington, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rose Robbins, three brothers and two sisters. He has one surviving sister, Rosemary Weber of Highland Heights, Kentucky. On May 7, 1941, he married Cecilia "De De" Schevene. They moved to Hot Springs in August 1941.
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Nancy Josephine Yarbrough
October 2, 1920 - January 4, 2012
Nancy Josephine Brown Yarbrough Gray Yarbrough, age 91, of Hot Springs, passed away January 4, 2012, at Lakewood Convalescent Home in Hot Springs. She was born October 2, 1920, in Sparkman, Arkansas, the daughter of Lynch T. and Nancy Adeline (Selph) Brown. She was a long-term member of Second Baptist Church in Malvern and, later of First Baptist Church in Hot Springs. Nancy graduated from...
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Imogene Wilson
July 8, 1932 - January 2, 2012
Imogene Wilson, 79, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012. Born July 8, 1932 in Slabfork, West Virginia to the late Oliver and Evelyn Cook Tedder, she was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Wilson; son, Kenna Michael Wilson; daughter Koneta Wilson; and grandson, Shawn King.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Kyla and Kenny Yeatman of Hot Springs; son and daughter-in...
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William "Scooter" Turnbull
August 6, 1953 - January 1, 2012
William "Scooter" Robert Turnbull, 58, of Hot Springs died January 01, 2012. He was born August 06, 1953 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Clarence Robert & Beatrice (Kemp) Turnbull.
He graduated from Hot Springs High School and was a member of the Mtn. Pine Church of Christ.
William "Scooter" was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Turnbull and daughter, Mellissa Ann Turnbull.
He is...
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William Bruce Spengler
June 12, 1924 - December 28, 2011
Bruce Spengler of Diamondhead, Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Lake Bluff, IL, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Hot Springs.
Bruce was born June 12, 1924 to Werner and Clara Spengler in Chicago, IL. He attended North Park College and enlisted in the Army Air Corps in June, 1942. After completing pilot training he served in the 8th Air Force as a fighter pilot and after the war, returned to...
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Lois Irene Robbins
January 11, 1923 - December 20, 2011
Lois Irene Robbins, 88, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Born January 11, 1923 in Cedar Glades, Arkansas to the late Herman Dewey and Modena Nobles Pennington, she was a member of the Hot Springs National Park Chapter 635 Order of Eastern Star and the Rebeccah's. She was a loving mother who spent her life taking care of others by working as a nurse's aide at St. Joseph...
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Virginia Maye Wright
July 15, 1930 - December 18, 2011
Mrs. Virginia Maye Sisco Wright, 81, of Hot Springs, died December 18, 2011 at a local hospital. She was born July 15, 1930 in Quniton, Oklahoma to Dave B. Sisco and Goldie Ogden Sisco. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her father, mother, her two brothers David B. Sisco, Jr. and John D. Sisco, and her daughter, Joyce Brundage.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Alfred S. Wright,...
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Ina H. Warner
August 19, 1911 - December 15, 2011
Ina Harriette Daniel Warner, 100 years old, known to her friends and family as "Ms. Ina", departed this world on Thursday, December 15, 2011.
She was born to T.E. and Harriette Carter in Grayson County, Texas on August 18, 1911.
Mrs. Warner was preceeded in death by daughter, Dianna Lee Daniel and husbands, Jack Daniel and Lyndel Warner.
She leaves behind, son, Tom (Mary) Daniel, Hot...
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Mary Sue Geurin
May 25, 1943 - December 12, 2011
Mary Sue Blakley Geurin, 68, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 12, 2011. Born May 25, 1943 in Prescott, Arkansas to the late Raymond and Mildred Jackson Blakley, she was predeceased by two sisters, Betty Jo Lee and Annabelle Simmons, and a nephew, Billy Joe Lee.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Charles Geurin and a daughter and son-in-law, Ramona and Chris...
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Willilam C. Cribbs
August 4, 1944 - December 11, 2011
William C. Cribbs, 67, of Hot Springs passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011. Born August 4, 1944 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Cecil and Mary Romsek Cribbs, he was a graduate of the University of Louisville and a U.S. Army veteran of the Viet Nam war. He retired from Reynolds Metals/Alcoa.
He was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Cribbs Mumford. Survivors include his wife of 15 years,...
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Zelda G. Ferguson
March 30, 1942 - December 7, 2011
Zelda Gwendolyn Rogers-Ferguson died unexpectedly on December 7, 2011 in Hot Springs, AR. She was affectionately known as Z to family and friends. She began her life on March 30, 1942 born in Kent, near Camden, Arkansas, the daughter of Nell Petty Tate and Barney Rogers (deceased). She was a 1960 graduate of Fairview High School, in Camden, AR. She attended business school after high school,...
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Mary Sue Vaughan
October 7, 1944 - December 6, 2011
Mary Sue Vaughan, 67, of Hot Springs passed away Dec. 6, 2011 at home. She was born Oct. 7, 1944 in Pine Bluff, AR. to the late Dorothy and Al Anderson. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Anderson.
Survivors include her adoring husband of 47 years, Calvin Vaughn; two daughters, Kim & husband Greg Olcott and Tonya & husband Chris Poston; grandchildren, Lindsey, Courtney &...
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Clay J. Stewart
March 3, 1922 - December 4, 2011
Clay J Stewart was born March 3, 1922 in Stephens Arkansas to the late Frank and Justine Stewart and went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 4, 2011. He was a proud 1947 graduate of the University of Arkansas and long term resident of Hot Springs.
Clay was predeceased in death by his daughter Donna Stewart Graves and brother Frank Stewart Jr.
He is survived by his sister Mother John...
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Roy Stephen Kinnaird
December 1, 2011
Formerly of Hot Springs, AR, Roy Stephen Kinnaird, age 61, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kinnaird Jr died December 1 2011 in Santa Barbara CA. He was predeceased by his mother, Ann Talley Kinnaird. He is survived by his father, Roy Kinnaird, Jr. of Hot Springs, and sisters Jane Ann Fortenberry of Little Rock and Melissa Kinnaird Wise (Philip) of Dallas. He is also survived by his nieces Anna...
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Daniel J. Konzelmann
May 5, 1966 - November 28, 2011
Daniel Jouvenal Konzelmann, 45, died suddenly at his home in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Monday, November 28, 2011.
He was born May 5, 1966, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Henry Joseph and Suzanne Hennessy Konzelmann.
Dr. Konzelmann earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1988 and a Doctor of Medicine from Southern Illinois University in 1992. He completed a...
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Pat Conlin
July 25, 1946 - November 25, 2011
Pat Conlin, 65, of Hot Springs, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011. Born July 25, 1946 in Flint, Michigan to Hershel and Mary Elizabeth Burr Downing, she was an active member of First Baptist Church. She was an adopted aunt to many, commonly known as "Aunt Pat". She was active at Quapaw Community Center where she swam and she enjoyed Tai Chi at the Senior Center.
Survivors include a...
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Joan Sue Bogle
September 23, 1936 - November 23, 2011
Joan Sue Bogle, 75 of Hot Springs died Wednesday November 23, 2011 in a local hospital. She was born Sept. 23, 1936 in Moberly, MO. to Joseph & Darlene Martin Hulett.
She worked as an educator and later became a small business woman running her own sheet metal and air conditioning company. She volunteered as church secretary for the Methodist Church in San Dimas, CA. where she also helped...
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Eva B. Evatt
March 3, 1929 - November 22, 2011
Eva Evatt of Hot Springs joined Jesus in Heaven and was reunited with many loves ones on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. She was born March 3, 1929. She was retired from Remington Arms in Lonoke, Arkansas. She was a member of Lake Hamilton Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Loftis and Dorothy Schneider, one son, Elmer Evatt and one grandson, Kelly Woodward.
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William "Bill" Grisham
November 1, 1921 - November 18, 2011
William (Bill) Jerret Grisham passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. He was born November 1, 1921 to the late Charles and Rebecca Grisham in Fountain Lake, AR. Bill was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Mr. Grisham was a Christian man who loved God and his church and family in that order. He was a charter member of the Hot Springs Baptist Church, who elected him Deacon...
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Virgie Marie Josephine Cleffman
August 11, 1926 - November 18, 2011
Virgie Cleffman, 85, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 18, 2011, at the Lakewood Convalescent Home in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born in Parma, Missouri, on August 11, 1926, Virgie was the daughter of Thomas and Lottie Clementine Porter and had three brothers and four sisters. She would eventually join siblings who had migrated to the Detroit, Michigan area, where the post-war auto...
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Frances Graft
February 12, 1916 - November 6, 2011
Frances Petrusic Graft, 95, of Hot Springs passed away peacefully, Nov 6 in her home. She was surrounded by her daughter, granddaughter and grandson.
Frances was born in Cakovec, Croatia in 1916. While living through communist war times in Croatia, she went to school to become a nurse. She was driven to overcome her difficult times and aiding those in need was a calling for her. She...
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Rick L. Butzlaff
February 19, 1952 - November 2, 2011
Rick Lee Butzlaff, 59, of Hot Springs and Benton, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in Hot Springs. Born February 19, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin, he was of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Tonna Butzlaff of Hot Springs and Benton; son, Ryan Butzlaff of Lowell, Arkansas; parents, Harry and Shirley Butzlaff of Bryant; three sisters, Sandra Phillips of Arlington,...
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Martha Tiner
November 12, 1912 - November 2, 2011
Martha Tiner, 98, of Hot Springs passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, November 2, 2011 just ten days before her 99th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Mary White, three sisters, Lela Miller, Hester Grimes, and Annie Starr, a brother Henry White, and a grandson, James Edward Grimes.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Alvin C. Tiner, two sons,...
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David Vann
December 24, 1947 - November 2, 2011
David Doyle Vann, 63, of Hot Springs, AR left this life on Nov. 2, 2011, at the Burn Unit of Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on December 24, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the second child of Robert Doyle Vann and Katherine Lorraine Johnson.
David attended public school in the Hot Springs School District and graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1965. He...
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Lera Mavis Douglas
September 29, 1927 - October 31, 2011
Lera Mavis Douglass, 84, of Hot Springs died October 31, 2011 at her home. She was born in Hot Springs on September 29, 1927. She was the first of two children born to Othir David and Martha Ellen(Hammond) Griffin. She graduated from Hot Springs High School.
Lera was preceded in death by her first husband, George James Contos, who died on June 28, 1992. They were married for 44 years and...
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June Libby
August 10, 1923 - October 29, 2011
June Libby, 88, of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011. Born August 10, 1923 in Walla Walla, Washington to Windel J. and Catherine Sarah Tunison McEnespy, she was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. She was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, served as secretary for President Ronald Regan during his term of presidency for the Screen Guild, was an avid horseback rider and singer...
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Jo Ann Howell-Bunger
December 22, 1929 - October 29, 2011
Jo Ann Howell-Bunger, 81, of Hot Springs died Saturday October 29, 2011 in a local hospital. She was born in Arkadelphia on December 22, 1929 to the late Frank & Kate Edith Mock.
Jo Ann graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1948 and worked for SWB Telephone Co. in Arkadelphia until she married in 1953 and then traveled with her husband Jim Howell while he was in the Navy, until he retired...
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Arthur Broadbent, Jr.
November 12, 1930 - October 29, 2011
Major Arthur Broadbent Jr.
Arthur Broadbent Jr. age 80, of Hot Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning October 29th, 2011. Arthur was born November 12, 1930 in Worcester, Massachusetts the son of Arthur and Eva Rhodes Broadbent.
Arthur was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife Blanche Irene Keith Broadbent of Hot Springs, Arkansas and his brother, Robert (Bob) Broadbent...
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Marilyn Lee Alsup
October 30, 1931 - October 26, 2011
Marilyn Lee Alsup, 79, of Hot Springs died Wednesday October 26, 2011 in a local nursing home. She was born October 30, 1931 in Fritch, Texas to the late Robert & Ethel Sharp Finley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Alsup; son, Van Keith Alsup and daughter, Suzzette Weeks.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Billy & Erin Alsup of Hot Springs; 5 grandchildren and 5...
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Mary Eilzabeth Swanson
April 21, 1920 - October 25, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Burrough Fullbright Swanson died October 25, 2011. She was born April 21, 1920 in Union County to James A. Burrough and Mary E. (Molly) Doss Burrough. Growing up in south Arkansas, she graduated from Glendale High School. She was a homemaker and mother and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Hot Springs for 49 years.
In 1944, she married Harry E....
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Ted William Crist
July 22, 1949 - October 22, 2011
Ted William Crist, 62, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died at his home Saturday, October 22, 2011. Born July 22, 1949 in Little Rock, he was preceded in death by his parents, Betty J. Crist and Clarence William Crist.
Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Clarence Lee and "Toby" Crist of Hot Springs; his nephew, Mark Crist of Benton, his "little sister", Toni Boydston of Wye Mountain,...
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Hattie Baranauskas
September 28, 1934 - October 20, 2011
Hattie Baranauskas , 77, formerly of Hot Springs died in Georgia On October 20, 2011.
Graveside services will be held at Friendship Cemetery in Hot Springs on Friday October 28, 2011 at 10 a.m. A brief service will follow burial at St. Mark's Baptist Church.
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Dorothy Fay Thacker
September 16, 1939 - October 19, 2011
Dorothy Fay Thacker, 72, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011. She was born September 16, 1939 in Beaudry, Arkansas to Henry Ernest and Nettie Pearl Brooks Perkins.
Survivors include her husband, Narvel Thacker of Hot Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shanda and Todd Dunlap of Pearcy and Diantha and Robbie Bradley of Hot Springs; one brother and sister-in-law,...
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Sammie Holton
December 22, 1946 - October 18, 2011
Sammie Holton, 65, of Hot Springs died October 18, 2011.
Sammie was born to William and Lura Griffin Ritchie in Booneville, AR on December 22, 1946.
Survivors include one brother Joel Ritchie, daughter Susan Holton, daughter and son-in-law Dawn and Jimmy Smith, two grandchildren Foxx Smith and Ramzi Smith, several nieces and nephews and two special friends; Maxine Scott and Steph Cook.
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Veronica E. Millett
April 1, 1918 - October 17, 2011
Veronica Evelyn Millett, 93, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011 at Quapaw Health and Rehab. Center. Born April 1, 1918 in Aurora, Illinois, to John and Kathrine Schramer Hammen, she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors include one niece Melissa Sulita and numerous cousins.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday October 24, 2011 at Gross Funeral Home Chapel and ...
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Kevin Wiley Tapp, Sr.
June 13, 1956 - October 15, 2011
Kevin Wiley Tapp, Sr., 56, of Hot Springs died Saturday October 15, 2011 in a local hospital. He was born June 13, 1956 in Hot Springs to the late John Wiley & Amnie Holt Tapp.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Williams and uncle, James Holt.
Survivors include his sister Beverly McDaniel of Hot Springs; brother, John Skylar Tapp of Hot Springs; daughter, Rachel Tapp and son,...
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Retha Langford
September 8, 1935 - October 7, 2011
Retha LaDelle Langford, 76 of Holly Springs, MS died Friday October 7, 2011 at her sister's home in Harriet, AR. Born September 8, 1935 in Elkhart, KS to Glenn and Ellen Taylor She was preceeded in death by one son Ray Thompson Jr; husband, C.W. Langford; her parents; and a brother, Donald Taylor.
Survivors include her daughter, Glenetta Ausburn of Holly Springs, MS and son Rick Thompson of...
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Richard Thomas Free, Jr.
June 8, 1938 - October 5, 2011
Richard Thomas Free, Jr., 73, of Hot Springs passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Born June 8, 1938 in Alf, Arkansas to the late Richard Thomas Free, Sr. and Margaret Hazel Beck Free, he was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was predeceased by his wife, Peggy Free.
Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Hurst and son, Richard Allen Free, both of Hot Springs;...
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Catherine M. Kaufman
September 23, 1926 - October 4, 2011
Catherine M. Kaufman, 85, of Hot Springs died of heart failure at St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday, October 4, 2011.
Born and raised La Grange, Fayette County, Tennessee to Charles William McNeill and Lucy Mayo Murrell McNeill on September 23, 1926.
Catherine graduated from Somerville High School, Fayette County, TN as valedictorian of her class and moved to Memphis shortly thereafter.
She...
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Keith Zaner
January 25, 1960 - October 3, 2011
Keith Zaner, 51, of Hot Springs died October 3, 2011. He was born January 25, 1960 in Hot Springs to Jimmy and the late Susan Zaner and served in the United States Marine Corp. Keith and his wife are the owners of Economy Moving Company.
Survivors include his wife Robin Zaner of Hot Springs, brother and sister in law; Kirk and Terri Zaner of Hot Springs, sister; Trina Flowers, father; Jimmy...
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Aura Aurora Driver
March 24, 1945 - September 29, 2011
Aura Aurora Driver, 66, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2011. She was born March 24, 1945 in Panama City, Republic of Panama, to the late Jesus Marie and Graciela Tamayo Aizpurua.
Survivors include her husband, Oliver T. Driver of Hot Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carlos E. and Christina Garcia of Pasadena, California and Gabriel F. and Julie Garcia of Hot...
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Helen Mae Cash Cathey
June 28, 1917 - September 28, 2011
Helen Mae Cash Cathey died September 28, 2011 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado at age 94. She was born June 28, 1917 in Camden, Arkansas to Augustus Cash and Alice Smith Cash. She attended Camden High School and then cosmetology school, operating her own beauty salon during the war. In 1939 she married William Marcus Cathey in a ceremony at her mother's home in Camden. Marcus was employed by...
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Robert Bruce Blevins
August 21, 1921 - September 28, 2011
Robert Bruce Blevins, 90 of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011. He was born August 21, 1921 in Topeka, Kansas to the late David and Orpha Thompson Blevins. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Blevins and daughter, Carol Weems.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Blevins of Hot Springs and Don Blevins of Minnesota; two daughters, Judy Jones and Jan Sanders, both of...
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Zellah "Jeanie" Stout
October 1, 1943 - September 28, 2011
Zellah Jean "Jeanie" Stout, 67, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died Sept. 28, 2011,
after a courageous battle with heart problems. Born on October 1, 1943, she
was preceded in death by her mother, father, and her brother. She is survived
by her loving husband, Jerry, sister-in-law JoAnn, and a family who adopted her
as their "other mother" and many, many friends.
Following retirement in 1996,...
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Lula Mae Sanders
May 24, 1923 - September 26, 2011
Lula Mae Hill Sanders, 88, of Hot Springs, went to be with her Jesus on Saturday, September 24, 2011. She was the best mother and grandmother she could be. She was a true Christian lady that was not afraid to let anyone know how much she loved Jesus.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Vernon Sanders; her sister Imogene Graham; her brothers Pat Hill and Glen Hill.
She is...
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George "Bob" Leslie
November 2, 1931 - September 22, 2011
George "Bob" Robert Leslie, 79, of Hot Springs passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at home. Born November 2, 1931 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Ellis and Carmen Cobb Leslie, he was a longtime member of and a Sunday School teacher at First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He attended public schools of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the...
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Florence Marie Garionis
December 26, 1925 - September 22, 2011
Florence Marie Garionis, 85, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday September 21, 2007 in a local hospital. She was born December 26, 1925 to the late John A. & Dully M. Bridges Dillard in Lebanon, TN.
Survivors include her loving husband, Alfred P. Garionis; niece, Vicki Cooper; nephew, Greg Williams and several other nieces & nephews.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 am. Friday, Sept. 23,...
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Frederick R. Dale
January 28, 1932 - September 18, 2011
Frederick R. Dale, age 79, of Hot Springs passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011.
He was born January 28, 1932, to the late Plumer and Pearl Dale in Hot Springs, AR. He was a graduate of the Hot Springs High School Class of 1950; a veteran of the U.S. Navy and received the National Defense Service Medal; a graduate of the University of Arkansas, member of the SAE fraternity; past President and...
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Donald James Louks
July 22, 1932 - September 18, 2011
Donald James Louks, 79, of Hot Springs died Sunday September 18, 2011 in the John L. McClellan Veterans Hospital. He was born July 22, 1932 in Bauxite, Arkansas to the late Phillip Malvin & Berdie Jeanette Tyler Louks.
Donald graduated from Little Rock High School and joined the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves and served in Korea and received 2 Purple Hearts and other commendations. He was...
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Shawn Steven Young
January 14, 1992 - September 17, 2011
Shawn Steven Young, 19, of Hot Springs died Saturday September 17, 2011. He was born January 14, 1992 in Harrison, Ar. to Timothy Young & Jessica Keele.
Survivors include his mother Jessica Keele of Hot Springs; sister, Kelly Sutton of Texarkana, AR.; grandparents, Barbara Dowden & David Dowden of Summitt, AR.; 1 aunt, Dawn Norman; 1 uncle, Shawn Keele and several cousins.
Visitation will...
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Floy P. Wilson
December 8, 1931 - September 13, 2011
Floy P. Wilson, 79, of Bismarck, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Arkadelphia. Born December 8, 1931 in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late Walter Fulton Hensley Wilson and Margaret Elby Minor, she was a member of the Mockingbird Lane Church of Christ in Hot Springs. She was predeceased by two sons, Travis B. Wilson and Walter F. Wilson.
Her love and sacrifice was to bring happiness to...
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Joe A. Holbrook, Jr.
March 15, 1926 - September 12, 2011
Joe A. Holbrook, Jr. 85 of Hot Springs died Monday Sept. 12, 2011 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1926 in Helena, Ar. to the late Joe A. & Mattie Ona Cockrell Holbrook, Sr.
Joe graduated from Hot Springs High School and was an engineer with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and a Retired Lt. Colonel with the Air National Guard where he was 1st Commander of the 223rd Radio Communication...
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James L. Hollingsworth
November 7, 1923 - September 10, 2011
James Lee Hollingsworth, 87, of Hot Springs died at his residence September 10, 2011. James was born November 7, 1923 in Hampton, Arkansas to the late Edwin A. and Claude Parker Hollingsworth and preceded in death by two grandsons Matthew Lee Hollingsworth and Timothy James Hollingsworth.
Survivors include His wife Rose Hollingsworth of Hot Springs two sons; Ed and wife Sherri Hollingsworth of...
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Ruben Raymond Mann
February 12, 1916 - September 9, 2011
Ruben Raymond Mann, 95, of Hot Springs died Friday Sept. 09, 2011 in a local nursing home. He spent 40 years of service with Phillips Petroleum Company.
Ruben was predeceased by his wife, Ruby Pearl Mann, daughter-in-law, Eileen Mann and grandson, Gary Mann.
Survivors include son, Reford Mann of Hot Springs; granddaughter, Valli Wanzer of Russellville and great grandson, Aaron Lankford of...
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Physilla "Pat" Eastburn
November 22, 1922 - September 9, 2011
Physilla (Pat) Thornton Eastburn, 88, of Hot Springs, died Friday September 09, 2011 in a local hospital.
Pat was born Nov. 22, 1922 to Willie (Bill) & Gertrude Efird Thornton. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 43 years, John S. Eastburn; sister, Madaline Thornton Hicks & husband Lee; two brothers, Loyal A. Thornton & Dayton A. Thornton & his wife, Bertha Porter Thornton.
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Herman Lawrence Ashcroft, Jr.
June 30, 1924 - September 8, 2011
Herman L. Ashcroft, Jr. 87, of Hot Springs, went to be with our Lord on Thursday September 08, 2011. He was born June 30, 1924 in Old Joyce, Louisiana to Herman Ashcroft, Sr. & Cora Bridges. He was married to William (Willie) Lois Maloch in Norphlet, Arkansas on Sept. 14, 1947. Herman & Willie lived in Hot Springs for 54 years.
Herman loved all of his family, his church, hunting, fishing...
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Betty Kay Furr
October 29, 1944 - September 3, 2011
Betty Kay Furr, 66, of Hot Springs died September 3, 2011 at her home. She was born October 29, 1944 in Benton, AR to John E. and Lorane Gilmore Clark. Betty is preceded in death by her parents and two husband Hubert Ray Cliburn and Eddie Furr. Betty was the most loving and caring mother and also a wonderful friend to many. She devoted her life to making sure her five children had the best even...
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Diana Irene Wood
July 7, 1947 - August 30, 2011
Diana Irene Wood, 64, of Hot Springs died Tuesday August 30, 2011 in a local hospital.
She was born in Rome, New York to Phillip & Irene Valentine Merritt and she served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include her loving husband, Harry Wood of Hot Springs; daughter & son-in-law, Heather & Shaun Wright of Cabot, Ar.; son & daughter-in-law, Justin & Veleeta Wood of Little Rock; sister & brother-in...
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Alice Ann Anderson
February 13, 1918 - August 30, 2011
Alice Ann Anderson, 93, of Hot Springs died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2011. She was born February 13, 1918 in Seaton, IL, the second child of Margaret Kepler LaMier & Joseph Paul LaMier. Alice was married to Samuel L. Anderson in 1938 at Des Moines, Iowa and lived in Keosauqua and DesMoines until 1966 when she and Samuel moved to Arkansas. She was a Methodist.
She was associated in business with her...
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Billy W. Flurry
January 15, 1944 - August 29, 2011
Billy W. Flurry, 67 of Hot Springs, went to rest on August 29, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Born January 15, 1944, in Jena, LA., to Doyle & Lucille Malone Flurry he made his residence in Hot Springs in 1987.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Harold Flurry and brother-in-law Stanley Gee.
Billy was a graduate of SAU and worked for almost 15 years at NPCC, he also worked as...
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Robert Duane Faulkner
February 26, 1924 - August 25, 2011
Robert Duane Faulkner, 87, of Hot Springs, died Thursday August 25, 2011 in a local nursing home. He was born February 26, 1924 in Riverside, Iowa to the late Alfred Arthur & Bessie Marie Nickerson Faulkner.
Survivors include the love of his life, Dee Black, nephew & his wife Steven & Gina Faulkner and several other nieces & nephews.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday August 28...
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Juanita Jeanette Dennard
March 15, 1924 - August 25, 2011
Juanita Jeanette Dennard, 87, of Hot Springs died Thursday August 25, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 15, 1924 in Crossett, Ar. to the late James Edward & Verdie Bell Dean Powell.
For Nita, family always came first. She loved to cook and to bake, and she was happiest when she was making something sweet for her grandchildren like her lemon meringue and chocolate pies. As a...
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Bobby D. Morrow
December 24, 1933 - August 21, 2011
Bobby Doyle Morrow, 77, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011. Born December 24, 1933 in Greene County, Arkansas to Cecil and Belva Dehart Morrow, he was with the Hot Springs Village POA for 20 years. He loved to garden, hunt, and fish and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Mert Morrow; two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Johnny Wehunt and...
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David Milton Cornell
October 20, 1922 - August 20, 2011
David Milton Cornell, 88, of Hot Springs went to be with his Savior on Aug. 30, 2011. He was born on Oct. 20, 1922 in Aurora, IL. to the late Walter & Florence Hagie Cornell.
David moved to Hot Springs in 1943 and for 29 years worked as a projectionist at the Malco Theater and the Sunset Drive-In, was a volunteer at the National Park Service for 16 years and an avid collector of telephones,...
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Dee Coy Walston, Jr.
February 20, 1957 - August 19, 2011
Dee Coy Walston, Jr., 54 of Hot Springs Ar., passed away August 19, 2011 in Hot Springs, Ar. Born February 20, 1957 in Nashville, Ar. to Dee Coy Walston, Sr., and Margaret Patch Walston. He was a loving father and an auto mechanic. He is preceded in death by his sister Helen Sue Markham and his brother Wayne Honeycut.
Survivors include his former wife, Gladys Walston of Hot Springs son and...
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Vernon B. Baldridge, Jr.
August 13, 1929 - August 18, 2011
Vernon Baldridge, Jr., 82, of Greenwood, Arkansas, formerly of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 in Greenwood. Born August 13, 1929 in Little Rock to Vernon Sr. and Bonnie Hendrix Baldridge, he was a U.S. Army veteran. He graduated from Little Rock Central High School, former owner of Baldridge Grocery and Carol Marie Shoppe and former manager of Hot Springs Lumber Company. He...
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Albert J. Tomasino, Sr.
February 27, 1923 - August 17, 2011
Albert Joseph Tomasino, Sr., 88, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Born February 27, 1923 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Bernice O’Mally Tomasino.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Albert Jr....
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Erma Jean "Granny" Abernathy
January 26, 1930 - August 17, 2011
Erma “Granny” Abernathy, age 81, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday August 17, 2011 at home with family. She was born January 26, 1930 at Pencil Bluff to Eva Leonard.
Erma worked as a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Eugene Abernathy; daughter...
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Nancy Gail Burns Brake
March 12, 1941 - August 15, 2011
Nancy Gail Burns Brake, 70, of Hot Springs, was called to be with her heavenly Lord Monday, August 15, 2011. Born March 12, 1941 in Houston, Texas, she was predeceased by her father, Benjamin Hobson Burns. She was a 1959 High School graduate in Pensacola, Florida and Judson College for Women in Marion, Alabama, with a Speech and English degree. She was past president of the Hot Springs Lioness...
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Freddy Noverio Price, Sr.
November 29, 1930 - August 11, 2011
Freddy N. Price, Sr., age 80, of Bismarck, Arkansas, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 11, 2011. He was born November 29, 1930, a son of the late Fred Price and Bertha Price. He was a master carpenter and home builder, served in the United States Navy from 1948-1950, was a Baptist and reflected his love of God through devoted caring for family and friends. He was an avid...
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Mary Lamb
October 13, 1922 - August 1, 2011
Mary Lamb, 88, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011 at home. Born October 13, 1922, to Asa and Mable Arnold Arduengo, she was a retired dental assistant and past president of Arkansas Dental Assistant Association. She devoted her life to her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Walter Pat Lamb.
Survivors include two daughters, Elva Kay Tope and Julia Smith,...
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Geneva Vesta Shuffield
April 17, 1930 - July 31, 2011
Geneva Shuffield, 81, of Huntsville, formerly of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 in Huntsville. Born April 17, 1930 in Chidester, Arkansas to Elmer and Vera Ellett Snider, she worked for Dr. Stough for 17 years before going to school to become a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1984. She finished her career at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was predeceased by her husbands, J.T. Wood...
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Donna J. Hayes
October 21, 1940 - July 30, 2011
Donna Jean Hayes, 70, of Hot Springs, Ar., passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011. She was born October 21, 1940 in Evanston, Il. to Carl and Evelyn Postlewate. She was a lifelong resident of Hot Springs and member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Donna was predeceased by her parents and sister Carolyn.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Hayes, and children, Mason, Matt, Morgan,...
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Joyce E. Luker Gray
November 13, 1930 - July 26, 2011
Joyce E. Luker Gray, 80, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Born November 13, 1930 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Jack and Pauline Anderson Luker, she was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at Mt. Olive Community Church. She was a lifetime member of VFW Post 4536, Hot Springs, AR. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward M. Gray; son, Paul Foshee; brothers and sisters,...
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Clifford "Pappy" Carroll, Jr.
April 23, 1931 - July 20, 2011
Clifford “Pappy” Carroll, Jr., 80, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Born April 23, 1931 in Preston, Maryland, to Clifford D. Sr. and Beatrice D. Magers Carroll, he was a retired racetrack employee at Oaklawn Park, as a “Hot Walker”. He will be loved and missed. He was predeceased by his wife, Delores Carroll.
Survivors include one son and one step-sister.
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Gertrude Mae Howton Ward
March 12, 1917 - July 20, 2011
Gertrude Mae Howton Ward, 94, went to God on July 20, 2011. Gertie was born March 12, 1917 in the Meyers/Mazarn community in Garland County, Arkansas. She was the only surviving child of Oscar and Frances Howton. Her brother, Frank, and sister, Marie, both died in their childhood.
Gertie married Wesley Ward during the depression. After paying the circuit riding preacher, they had less than...
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J. L. Barentine
February 20, 1929 - July 20, 2011
J. L. Barentine, 82, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Born February 20, 1929 in Hot Springs to Leonard R and Myrtle Still Barentine, he was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service and a U.S. Veteran. He was predeceased by his wife, Dimple Barentine.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry R. and Melanie Barentine of Hot Springs; daughter and son...
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Clifton Hubert "C.H." Steed
June 15, 1921 - July 10, 2011
Clifton Hubert “C.H. Steed”, 90, of Hot Springs, died Sunday July 10, 2010. He was born June 15, 1921 in Oma, Arkansas to the late Minor & Lula Gregory Steed. He was a factory worker and restaurant owner for many years and he loved his family and friends and was a full time cowboy all his life.
He is survived by his wife, Melvia Steed; sons, Melvin & wife Wanda Steed and Harold & wife ...
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Lila Mae Mattson
March 21, 1935 - July 7, 2011
Lila Mae Mattson, 76, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011. Born March 21, 1935 in Ft. Crook, Nebraska to Harold Byron and Lora Mae Gehringer Gates, she was a former member of Glendale Baptist Church at Booneville, Arkansas and worked at BHDC for 15 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and sewing. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Edward Mattson and a daughter, Sue...
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Rose Marie Margaret Nelson
February 13, 1935 - July 7, 2011
Rose Marie Nelson, 76, of Hot Springs Village, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 at home. Born February 13, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Julia Kronenberg Burke, she was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Teen Challenge, Arkansas AEC and the Women’s Guild.
Survivors include her husband, Carl Nelson of Hot Springs Village whom she married June 5 1955; one son, Carl W. Nelson of...
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William Alex Payne
November 7, 1926 - July 5, 2011
Bill Payne, 84, of Hot Springs, Arkansas died July 5, 2011 peacefully at his home. Bill was born November 7, 1926 in Waco, Texas. He attended interior design school, which provided a satisfying career. He also served in the United States Army during WWII and was a long time resident of Alexandria, Louisiana before moving to Hot Springs.
Survivors include two sons Christopher Payne of Warsaw,...
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Anita Jeanne Carter
January 6, 1961 - July 4, 2011
ANITA JEANNE CARTER went to be with our Lord on July 4, 2011.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel A. Carter whom she married on
November 25, 1983.
3 children Alena (Joshua) McNew of Hot Springs Village,
Keith Carter of Little Rock, Jeremy Carter of Searcy, 5 grandchildren Nicholas,
Davis, Adelynn and Scotland McNew all of Hot Springs Village and Kylie Carter
of Little Rock, her...
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Utha Ellen Rowland
March 13, 1915 - July 4, 2011
Utha Ellen Rowland, 96, a lifelong resident of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, July 4, 2011. Born March 13, 1915 to Dona and Clint Breashears, she was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was predeceased by her husband, Austin W. Rowland and son, Larry Rowland.
Survivors include her children, Melissa Shatswell of Oakdale, California, Alvin Rowland, Doyle Rowland, Frances Losey,...
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