Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Spring County, AR

Lois Yates

Lois Yates

Nov 6, 2024

Lois Marie (Wilson) Yates, 80 of Malvern, passed away on November 6, 2024. She was born February 9, 1944, to Lois and Lorene Wilson in Malvern, Arkansas.

She attended school in Malvern where she met her high school sweetheart, John. They were married 44 years before his death in 2011. She worked at Bank of Malvern until she retired, her and...

Bobby Dale Cooper

Bobby Dale Cooper

Nov 1, 2024

Bobby Dale Cooper, 84 of Malvern, passed away on November 1, 2024. Bobby was born April 12, 1940 in Malvern to Vernon and Lucille Cooper. Bobby was a member of the Glen Rose Baptist Church for 57 years, he enjoyed gardening, being the local neighborhood handy man, playing his steel guitar, and above all else spending time with his family...

Jacqueline L McGriff

Jacqueline L McGriff

Oct 23, 2024

Jacqueline Lynne McGriff passed away on October 23, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1962 to Glenn and Barbara Walters in Malvern, Arkansas. 

Her hobbies included spending an abundance of time with her family, friends, and fur babies, Pixie and Coco. She loved online shopping, listening to music, and watching movies. Jackie loved attending Second Baptist Church and spending time...

Arlie Gene Hodges

Arlie Gene Hodges

Oct 23, 2024

Arlie Gene Hodges of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the age of 96 years, in Arkadelphia Baptist Hospital. Born to Coy and Mitchel Pilcher Hodges June 25, 1928 in Antioch community, Arkansas.

Arlie married Bonnie Garrett June 17, 1947. They were married till her death April 30, 2013.

 His one living sister is Judy Birkhart of Benton, Arkansas.

 Arlie’s...

Bill W. Christensen

Bill W. Christensen

Oct 11, 2024

Hans "Bill"  William Christensen, 81 of Malvern, passed away on October 11, 2024. Bill was born in Imogene, Iowa to Laverne and Elizabeth Christensen on March 2, 1943. Hans enjoyed photography, yard sale hunting, CB radio, daily coffee runs, casinos, music, drag racing, motorcycles, and above all else spending time with family and friends.

Bill is preceded by his parents, wife...

William Darryl Wheatley

William Darryl Wheatley

Oct 10, 2024

William Darryl Wheatley, a devoted partner, father, and best friend, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024, after a long battle against cancer. Born on January 6, 1961, and raised in New Deroche, Arkansas, Darryl lived his life as a carpenter, builder/contractor of residential homes, and as a cattleman. Darryl was a social butterfly, filled with laughter...

Geraldine Reynolds

Geraldine Reynolds

Sep 29, 2024

Geraldine Reynolds, 82 of Malvern, passed away on September 29, 2024. Geraldine was born March 30, 1942, in North Malvern, to Loy Nix and Verna Norwood Nix. She worked 25 years as a nurse in nursing homes and hospitals including Saline Memorial Hospital where she met and made many lifetime friends.

Geraldine had many God given talents that she loved to...

Jack G Brown

Jack G Brown

Aug 11, 2024

Jack G Brown, known affectionately as "Cadillac Jack," passed away on August 11, 2024 in Wentzville, Missouri, at the age of 92. He was born on September 6, 1931, in West Helena, Arkansas, to Greene H. Brown and Evelynn Mitchell.

In his 92 years of life, Jack led a remarkable journey filled with love, dedication, and unwavering commitment. His impact as...

Michelle Deboer

Michelle Deboer

Aug 4, 2024

Michelle Deboer, 49 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away in Hot Springs on August 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that will forever be cherished by her loved ones.

Throughout her life, Michelle cultivated a love for spending time with her family and friends. Her memories will be treasured by all who had the privilege of knowing her....

Betty Jo Walker

Betty Jo Walker

Jul 25, 2024

Miss Betty Joe Walker, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on March 29, 1937, in Malvern, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Hershel and Josie Keisler.

Betty's life was a testament to her unwavering love for her family. She is survived by her son, Charles Norwood, and his...

Paula D. Vail

Paula D. Vail

Jul 21, 2024

Paula D. Vail, born on July 29, 1958, in Grapevine, Texas, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2024 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She worked in the service industry for most of her life, a place she not only excelled but also formed lasting and connections with some of her closest friends.

Those who knew Paula remember her as an incredibly warm...

Marion  Lynn Caldwell

Marion Lynn Caldwell

Jun 11, 2024

Lynn Caldwell passed away peacefully amongst many friends and family on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024. He was 77 years old when he went to be with the Lord and his beautiful wife.

He was born on Sunday, December 22, 1946, in Malvern, Arkansas to Ollie D and Dorothy Jean Caldwell. He was the baby of the family with a wonderful older...

James Edward Mcdade

James Edward Mcdade

Jun 10, 2024

James Edward McDade, 81, of Malvern, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock. He was born on December 27, 1942, in Donaldson, AR, to the late Cecil and Elsie Tarkington McDade. James was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He worked as a machinist at J&S Manufacturing...

Shelton Kirk Frank

Shelton Kirk Frank

May 29, 2024

Shelton Kirk Frank,62 of Malvern, passed away on May 29, 2024. He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Marvin and Bette Frank on November 14, 1961. Shelton is predeceased in death by his parents, his sister, Lyndra Womack, his brother, Marvin Frank Jr. and great-nephew, Joseph Canales.

He is survived by wife Cheryl, his brother, Kevin Frank (Silvia), sister-in-law, Judie...

Shelby Arles Montgomery Sr

Shelby Arles Montgomery Sr

May 28, 2024

Shelby Arles Montgomery Sr., 53, died on May 28th, 2024. He was born on Nov. 23rd, 1970 to Arless & Rose Montgomery. He loved his family. Even through his troubled years, he still found ways to help and inspire others. He took pride in his work as a carpenter, continuously learning under his father from a young age. He is...

Richard  Hill

Richard Hill

May 27, 2024

Richard Lynn Hill, 62, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away May 26, 2024, in Camden, Arkansas. He was born June 20, 1961, in Malvern to Herman and Hazel Hill. He is preceded in death by his father.

Richard is survived by his mother, Hazel Hill, his children Josh Hill, Amber Hill, Randi Hill, Kristyn Hill and Kaitlyn Hill, his brother Randy Hill,...

Warren Rufus Green

Warren Rufus Green

May 27, 2024

Warren Rufus Green, 83, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away in Malvern, Arkansas. He was born March 8, 1941, in DeRoche, Arkansas, to Lawrence and Alberta (Grayson) Green. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, sisters Rathel, Mildred and Janill, brothers Melton, Carroll and Raymond Green.

Warren is survived by his sisters-in-law, Carol Green and Mary Green, many nieces,...

Patsy Diann Mcgarity

Patsy Diann Mcgarity

May 23, 2024

Patsy Diann McGarity, 77, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Hot Springs. She was born May 6, 1947, in Tulip, Arkansas, to the late Charles Virgil and Dessie Caddy (Prince) Anderson. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband Woodrow P. McGarity Jr. siblings Eugene Anderson, Jackie Wright and Charles Anderson,...

Allison Paula Gregston

Allison Paula Gregston

Apr 24, 2024

Allison Paula Gregston, aged 60, of Mountain Pine, AR, passed away on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved father, Kenneth Gregston, and her cherished mother, Jeraldine Fry. Allison leaves behind a legacy of love and memories. She is survived by her daughter Sabrina (Chris) Taylor, her son Cory Gregston, and her two adoring grandchildren, brothers Eugene...

Terence David Badeaux

Terence David Badeaux

Apr 22, 2024

Terence David Badeaux, 36, of Malvern, Ark., passed away April 22nd, 2024.

He was born on February 4th, 1988, to David Ivy Badeaux and Laura Lynn House.

Terence was preceded in death by his grandparents Ivy and Doris Badeaux and Robert and Rachel House, sister Layla Johnson, and nephew Kavaughn Robinson.

Survivors include Mother Laura House, Father David Badeaux, Sisters Haley Crabb, Maegan...

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