Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Spring County, AR

William  Ankrum

William Ankrum

Mar 21, 2021

William Ankrum, 63, of Malvern passed away March 21, 2021 at his home. He was born January 20, 1958 in Forth Worth Texas. Mr. Ankrum was a police officer for many years while he lived in Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Donzell and Billie Ankrum. He leaves behind his wife, Joyce Ankrum and two sons; Keith...

Eva  Mae Smoke Wells

Eva Mae Smoke Wells

Mar 12, 2021

Eva Mae Smoke Wells, age 96, died Friday, March 12th, 2021. She was born on Smoke Ridge in Magnet Cove Arkansas, January 22, 1925. Her parents were Rubin Cline Smoke and Ella Jean Langley Smoke. She married Rube Frederick Wells December 21, 1940, and they were together until his death in 1987. Survivors are children, Michael Wells (Verna), Joyce Dyer...

Arthur C. Graves Iii

Arthur C. Graves Iii

Feb 28, 2021

Tall as a mountain and strong as a bear, it would only be something as cowardly and sneaky as late-stage pancreatic cancer that could take down Arthur C. Graves III, 69, of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Arthur was born on July 4, 1951, to Dorothy Katherine Graves and Arthur C. Graves Jr., and he was fond of the holiday, joking that...

James  Rogers

James Rogers

Feb 19, 2021

James Rogers, 74, of Malvern passed away on February 19, 2021 at Encore Nursing Home. James was a good father and husband who loved his family. The greatest enjoyment was his grandchildren. He was known to be the greatest Papaw in the world. James is preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Viola Rogers along with two children, Jimmy...

Loretta  A. Warren

Loretta A. Warren

Feb 10, 2021

Loretta A. Warren, 86, passed away on February 10, 2021. Loretta loved collecting vintage furniture and telling stories of the past to her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling the great state of Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph F. Warren She is survived by her son Howard Warren, along with three grand and three...

Linda  Gray

Linda Gray

Feb 7, 2021

Linda Juanell Gray, age 68, of Donaldson passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at CHI St. Vincent with her loving husband of nearly 48 years by her side. She was born May 27, 1952, the daughter of the late Hartsell and Oveta Foreman Savell. Linda was a graduate of Ouachita High school and Henderson State University where she received...

Lillian Karen Ritter

Lillian Karen Ritter

Feb 1, 2021

Lillian Karen Ritter, age 79, of Malvern passed away February 1, 2021. Lillian was born November 12, 1941 to the late Cyrus and Geneva (Stanton) Keller. She loved the Lord and loved her family and friends. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Cyrus Jr. Keller and George Keller and her sister, Nedra Smith. She is survived...

Vernon Ramsey

Vernon Ramsey

Jan 29, 2021

Vernon Lloyd Ramsey 75, of Malvern, passed away January 29, 2021 surrounded by the caring staff of Chi St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. A memorial will be scheduled, at a later date due to current travel restrictions. Vernon was born September 18, 1945, in Dallas, Texas a son of Gilbert Ramsey and Cora Mae Cooper Ramsey. He joined the...

Calvin Treadway

Calvin Treadway

Jan 26, 2021

Calvin Granvel Treadway, 70, of Friendship passed away January 26, 2021 at his home. Calvin was born November 6, 1950 to the late Homer and Vera (Owens) Treadway. He loved working on his antique vehicles and wood working projects. He was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Calvin is preceded in death by his parents and sister Wanda Lou...

Roger L. Frazier

Roger L. Frazier

Jan 24, 2021

Roger L. Frazier, 65, of Donaldson, Ar passed away January 24,2021. He was born to the late Clarence and Effie (Bee) (Dowell) Frazier on June 20, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents; John and Effie (Burks) Frazier, and special aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Williams) Frazier of Midway Community, his...

Beverly Ann Gage

Beverly Ann Gage

Jan 23, 2021

Beverly Ann Gage, 61, of Rockport went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center in Malvern. Beverly was born in Malvern on June 20, 1959 to the late Plese Wilard and LaNice Ann Wood (Bennett). She is preceded in death by her parents and a nephew Mark Anthony Buie. She is survived by her...

Ruth Inez Wymer

Ruth Inez Wymer

Jan 17, 2021

Ruth Inez Cathey Wymer age 83, born to Thomas and Hazel (Hoppas) Cathey in Bald Knob Arkansas on July 25, 1937. She was preceded in death by both her parents and a brother, Tommy. She leaves behind a son; Tommy and (Tammy) Arnold of Malvern, a daughter; Kim Hall of Malvern, her Grandchildren all of Malvern; Justin and (Amanda) Arnold,...

Hazel  Audien Hixon

Hazel Audien Hixon

Jan 17, 2021

Hazel Audien “Mamaw” Hixon 83, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and widow of the late John Howard “Papaw” Hixon of Donaldson, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at her home, with her loving family surrounding her. Hazel was born on July 21, 1937 in Mt. Ida, Arkansas, to Earl and Callie...

Ocie  Lee Williams

Ocie Lee Williams

Jan 15, 2021

Ocie Lee Williams, 83, of Traskwood passed away on January 15, 2021 at his home. Ocie is preceded in death by his parents and wife. He is survived by his son, Jerry Williams (Susan), and his grandchildren, Amber McCrackin (Brian) and Austin Williams (Bryanna). Also, his great grandchildren; Bennett, Lucy, and Brynlee. Graveside Services will be held at Big Creek...

Carlotta Willis

Carlotta Willis

Jan 13, 2021

Carlotta Hope (Ainsworth) Willis, 78, of Malvern, AR went home to be with Jesus on January 13, 2021. Carlotta laughed and smiled during her time here on earth and would bring happiness and joy to everyone she touched. She would always say, “laughter is a good medicine.” She was a member of Christian Church and volunteered wherever she was needed....

A.J.  Williams

A.J. Williams

Jan 12, 2021

A.J. Williams, 99, of Rolla-Lono, AR, passed away January 12, 2021. He was born on January 17, 1921 to the late Arthur and Emma Williams of Rolla-Lono. A.J. is preceded in death by his wife, Ella Voss, his parents, 3 brothers Roy, Waymon, Bill, and one sister Marcell Heinley and a grandson Tre’ Williams. A.J. married his high school sweetheart...

Gerald Lee Walters

Gerald Lee Walters

Jan 8, 2021

Gerald Lee Walters 83, of Hot Springs passed away on January 8, 2021, at National Park Medical Center due to complications of Covid-19. Gerald was a handy man who could fix anything that was broken. A master of all trades. He enjoyed his family, and friends, his beer, and slot machines. He retired from Santa Barbara, Ca as an acoustical...

Debra D. Ellison

Debra D. Ellison

Jan 4, 2021

Debra D. Ellison, age 57, of Malvern, Arkansas passed away January 4, 2021. Debra was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she will be greatly missed by all. Debra was survived by her daughter Jessica Mason (Derek) Brothers: David Ross, and Joe Ross Sister: Sheila Morgan Grandchildren: Stormie Efird, Derek Mason JR., Elektra Mason, Laya Mason, and Matison Daniels...

Marilyn Thomas

Marilyn Thomas

Jan 4, 2021

Mrs. Marilyn Thomas, 84, of Rockport passed away on January 4, 2021. Marilyn was born to the late Loonie and Nealy Heard in Lono, Ar. She was a school teacher for Sheridan Schools. She has preceded in death by her daughter; Cheryrl Barker. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Thomas, and her son Ken Thomas. Also, her grandchildren; Dana...

Wilburn Earl Cupit

Wilburn Earl Cupit

Jan 2, 2021

Wilburn Earl Cupit, age 90, of Poyen, AR, passed away on January 2,2021. Wilburn was the son of the late Zeleba and Martha Cupit. Wilburn was a logger for many years, he was known to sale a few watermelons and sweet potatoes out of the back of his truck. He was a loving father and husband, who was devoted to...

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