Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Spring County, AR

James Eaton Smith Iii

James Eaton Smith Iii

Oct 11, 2020

A lifelong resident of Malvern, passed away on October 11, 2020. Jim was born on January 20, 1943, to the late James Eaton Smith Jr and Florence Hiatt Smith. He is survived by two sisters Debbie (Billy) Barnes of Alvarado, Tx, and Deann Hill of Arlington, Tx, his much loved nieces Tracy Hollandsworth, and Cearra Hill, nephew Greg Barnes, and...

James  Robert Barrett

James Robert Barrett

Oct 9, 2020

James Robert Barrett, age 60 of Malvern, Arkansas passed away October 9,2020. James was born August 26, 1960 in Malvern, Arkansas to Ralph L. Barrett and Karen Kemp. James was a machinist and he was married to his loving wife Nancy for 36 years; James was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was preceded...

Martha Diane Dixson

Martha Diane Dixson

Oct 2, 2020

Martha Diane Dixson, 55, of Malvern stepped into eternity with Jesus on Friday, October 2, 2020. She was born on June 8, 1965. Though her time here was brief, she impacted countless lives, especially as a Christ Follower, Gold Star Mother, and Cancer Warrior. She leaves a legacy of sincere faith in her Heavenly Father and a fierce love for...

Allene Hasley

Allene Hasley

Sep 26, 2020

Allene Hasley, age 89, of Antioch, Arkansas, passed away on September 26, 2020. Allene was born March 9, 1931 to D.A. Efird and Emma Jewel Efird. Allene loved gardening, cooking and crafts. She was a lover of life and full of life. More than anything she was an encourager; always supporting and encouraging others. She was such a wonderful example...

Floy Orlene Manning

Floy Orlene Manning

Sep 23, 2020

Floy “Orlene” Manning 87, of Malvern passed away on September 23, 2020. She was a homemaker and a member of the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Labon and Marilla Sharp, also her husband, Auvergene Manning Sr. and two sons, Auvergene Manning Jr., and Jerry Manning. She is survived by son Van Manning...

Benny Hugh Mauney

Benny Hugh Mauney

Sep 22, 2020

Benny Hugh Mauney, age 63 passed Away September 22, 2020. Benny was born February 28, 1957 in Malvern, Arkansas to Cecil and Mary Mauney. Benny was known for his kindness, generosity and lively joking personality. Benny was a man of many skills; he enjoyed gardening, helping others in need, and his two favorite canines in the whole world his beloved...

Lois Hammons

Lois Hammons

Sep 21, 2020

Lois Hammons 83, of Malvern went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020. She was born October 28, 1937 in a railroad section house in Gould Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, Delbert H. Webb and Margaret Findley Webb, and her husband, Kenneth Hammons, her brother Delbert H. Webb Jr. and sister Mary Louise Hopper....

Ruby Anderson

Ruby Anderson

Sep 21, 2020

Mrs. Ruby Anderson 96, of Malvern passed away Saturday September 19, 2020. Ruby was born February 10, 1924 in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa to the late Martin and Grace Anderson. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed volunteering at the Malvern Elementary School, also she devoted her time to teaching Sunday School which she did for 60 years. She was loved by...

Carolyn Ruth Roland Lormand

Carolyn Ruth Roland Lormand

Sep 18, 2020

Carolyn Ruth Roland Lormand of Malvern, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2020 at CHI St. Vincent’s in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born February 16, 1939 in Poyen, Arkansas, the youngest of eight children to E.L. and Mattie Heitman Roland. She was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters: Edith Davis, Reatha Edwards,...

Sarah Josephine Cash

Sarah Josephine Cash

Sep 14, 2020

Sarah Josephine Pierce (Cash), age 89 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. She was born October 3, 1930 in Malvern, Arkansas to Charles Edward Horne and Stella Fontiane (Nickoles) Horne. Sarah loved to quilt. Sarah is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Stella Horne; her husband, Towsend James Pierce; her brothers, Charles Horne, Wesley Horne...

Bonnie  Witham

Bonnie Witham

Sep 11, 2020

Bonnie Witham, age 72 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020. She was born March 11, 1948 in Malvern, Arkansas to Dink Glenn Gray & Augusta (Gelvin) Gray. Bonnie loved gardening and dearly loved and cherished her family and grandchildren and was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Church. Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, Dink...

Wayne  Dale Thompson

Wayne Dale Thompson

Sep 11, 2020

Wayne Dale Thompson, 76, of Malvern went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2020. He was born June 26, 1944. Wayne was a soldier of The National Guard. He loved his family and will be missed by many. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Alma Thompson. His son Jed Thompson, three brothers; Orval Joe...

Lyle Senn

Lyle Senn

Sep 6, 2020

Lyle R. Senn, 80, of Malvern died Sunday, September 6, 2020. Born March 31, 1940 in Santa Rosa, California to Floyd and Alice Senn. He married Linda Vaughn on November 30, 1958. He worked in the logging business buying and selling timber and then became owner/ operator of Lyle Senn Trucking. He was a member of First Assembly of God...

Rita  F Barnes

Rita F Barnes

Sep 1, 2020

Rita Barnes, age 67, went to be with the Lord September 1, 2020. Rita was born in Rison, Arkansas, June 21, 1953 to James Doyle Dyer and Frances (Temple) Dyer. Rita worked as a Factory worker and served in the United States Army. She liked fishing, camping and hiking; she loved the outdoors. Rita is preceded in death by her...

Charles Richard Franklin  Riggin

Charles Richard Franklin Riggin

Aug 22, 2020

Charles Richard Franklin Riggin, age 39 of Traskwood, AR, passed away August 22, 2020. Charles was born November 7th,1980 to John and Connie Riggin. Charles loved hunting, fishing,and camping. He loved to spend time with family and friends. He was a fellow Christian loved by everyone. Charles was a hard worker and always quick with a smile and an 'I...

Constance  Bruns

Constance Bruns

Aug 15, 2020

After valiantly battling Parkinson’s and congestive heart failure for years, and more recently COVID-19, Connie Bruns passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on August 15, 2020; she was born on May 7, 1925. While her family misses her, we are grateful that she is experiencing the presence of Jesus and now knows as she has been known. She is survived by...

Ralph Watson Abbott

Ralph Watson Abbott

Aug 14, 2020

Ralph Watson Abbott, 1954-2020 “… then the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.” Ecclesiastes 12:7 On the evening of August 14, 2020, Ralph Watson Abbott of Malvern, Arkansas died at the age of 66. Ralph was born in Lafayette, Georgia to the Reverend John and Winnie Abbott in 1954....

Hugh  David  Owen

Hugh David Owen

Aug 11, 2020

Hugh David Owen, age 80, went to be with the Lord August 11, 2020. David was born in Conway, Arkansas, July 26, 1940, and lived most of his adult life in Pine Bluff. There he served as Chairman of the Jefferson Count Republican Party and worked as an accountant before retiring to Malvern for the past nineteen years. He is...

Juanita  June Wiles

Juanita June Wiles

Jul 29, 2020

Juanita June Wiles, age 87, of Mena Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born on June 17, 1933 to Dessie Ketner Nolen and Ernest “Shorty” Nolen in Three Rivers, Texas in Live Oak County. She lived a long, happy enriched life here on this earth. She retired as Polk County Treasurer after...

David James Edgar Langford, Sr.

David James Edgar Langford, Sr.

Jul 28, 2020

Hi I’m David James Edgar Langford, SR. I am 63 years old and I was born in Pasadena, California. I’m here to let you know that, “I’m outta here!” On July 28, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas I left to be with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and my Valerie. Let me tell you about myself. First and foremost,...

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