Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Spring County, AR

Brenda  Jean  Crites

Brenda Jean Crites

Sep 11, 2019

Brenda Jean Crites age 69 she gained her beautiful angel wings on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at a local hospital in Hot Springs, AR. She was born Wednesday, August 2, 1950 to Wanda Sue (Rosewell) and Elwood Sr. Edwards of Malvern, AR. She was a caregiver for many years, she enjoyed helping others. Brenda liked to color, crochet, get her...

Phillip  Stone

Phillip Stone

Sep 11, 2019

Heaven got another Angel; Phillip Micheal Stone left this earth on September 10, 2019. He was born in Malvern, AR on September 3, 1960, to A.B. and Lorene Stone. Mike was a construction & iron worker; he was a motorcycle enthusiast, even after a major accident in 2011. He loved being outside, camping, canoeing at the river, and enjoyed spending...

Paul  Griffin

Paul Griffin

Aug 31, 2019

Paul Matthew Griffin Jr., died in the early morning on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the age of 27. Paul was born on March 20, 1992, in Hot Springs, AR and lived in Benton, AR. He is the son of Paul Matthew Griffin Sr. and Dawn Wheeler. Paul Graduated from Bryant High School. He enjoyed gaming with his friends, reading,...

Kelly R. Eakley

Kelly R. Eakley

Aug 30, 2019

Kelly Reese Eakley, 68 of Malvern, passed away August 30, 2019. Kelly was born to the late Harold Eakley and Thelma Baldridge Eakley on July 31, 1951 in Holland, Michigan. Kelly was a volunteer Reserve Deputy for a number of years, becoming a full-time Deputy Sheriff for Hempstead County, working as Bailiff with the court system his favorite line being...

Charles Boyett

Charles Boyett

Aug 24, 2019

Charles D. Boyett, 85, of Malvern, passed away August 24, 2019. He was born to the late Drew and Ethel (Spincer) Boyett on December 11, 1933. Charles served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was also very involved in horse racing, owning horses that ran at Oaklawn race track and Louisiana Downs. He is preceded in death by...

Arthur  C.  Graves

Arthur C. Graves

Aug 11, 2019

Arthur C.Graves, 94, of Hot Springs passed away August 11th at Pines Nursing Home. He was born July 2, 1925, in El Dorado, Arkansas, graduated from Magnolia High School in 1942 and later at the Merchant Marine Academy. He served as a 2nd Lt. in WWII. He retired after 45 years with AP&L. He was a member of First Baptist...

Willistene Ivy Clark

Willistene Ivy Clark

Aug 8, 2019

Heaven has gained an angel. Willistene Ivy Clark shed her earthly body, took the hand of Jesus, received her angel wings, and flew to Heaven on Thursday, August 8, 2019. She began her earthly journey on December 13, 1925 in Estico, Arkansas. She was the second of nine children born to Jim and Maude Lemons Ivy. Willistene grew up during...

Geneva Ledbetter

Geneva Ledbetter

Jul 23, 2019

Geneva Mae Ledbetter, 87, of Malvern passed away July 23, 2019. She was born in Arkansas to the late Malven Hilborn and Iva (King) Hilborn on March 21, 1932. Geneva was a member of Liberty Chapel in Malvern. Geneva stood out for her tolerance, kindness and unrelenting honesty. She graduated from Glen Rose High School and attended a business college...

James Norton

James Norton

Jul 22, 2019

James Norton, 77, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. He was born on August 16, 1941. Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern. You may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

Edwin Sorenson

Edwin Sorenson

Jul 14, 2019

Edwin Sorenson, 74, of Malvern, passed away July 14, 2019. He was born to the late Vilas and Aletha (Visgar) Sorenson on August 19, 1944, in Elroy, WI. Ed was a hard worker and a valued member of the community who will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Johnnie Visgar; two sisters, Mary Cavin...

Paullette  Williamson

Paullette Williamson

Jul 11, 2019

Paullette Williamson, 70 of Malvern, passed away on July 11, 2019. She was born to the late Harold and Ethel Bradley Leach on September 19, 1948, in Jefferson City, MO. She is survived by her husband, Charles Williamson and her children; Sons: Charles Reed, Freddie Lumunion and David Lumunion, Daughters: Rachel Lumunion-Boyette, and Tammy Reed-Black, Brothers: John Leach, Timmy Leach,...

Jason Hughes

Jason Hughes

Jun 4, 2019

Don Jason Hughes, 46, of Bismarck passed away June 4, 2019, at his home. Jason was born February 16, 1973, to Donald and Jaquelyn Hardman Hughes in Arkadelphia, AR. He was a long time member of the Bismarck Fire and Rescue Team and a family man who wholeheartedly loved his sons and coaching and supporting them in their various sports....

Norman Warford

Norman Warford

Jun 4, 2019

Norman Warford, born on the Lords Day, November 11, 1930, passed away on June 4, 2019. His love for God and faith in Jesus Christ was lived in his daily life. Preaching at Bethel Baptist Church in Horn Lake Mississippi was his calling. Norman is preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn Warford, son Michael Warford who both lost...

Joann Byrd

Joann Byrd

May 30, 2019

Joann Miller Reynolds Byrd, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Malvern. Joann was a high tech Granny and loved by all who knew her. She was born on October 30, 1933 to the late Lester and Uda Laura Almond Miller in Malvern. Joann is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband,...

Opal Joyce Hughes

Opal Joyce Hughes

May 10, 2019

Opal Joyce Hughes, 82 of Saginaw, passed away May 10, 2019. She was born to the late Arthur and Florence (Sandage) Parish on July 15, 1936. Opal was a homemaker and a member of Saginaw Missionary Baptist Church. She loved spending time and cooking for her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond Hughes; four...

Josie Mae Burrow Capps

Josie Mae Burrow Capps

May 7, 2019

Josie Mae Burrow Capps, age 89, passed away on May 7, 2019, in Bryant, Arkansas. She was born June 20, 1929, In Gurdon, Arkansas to Robert and Ida Eva Suitor Burrow. Her early years were spent in Gurdon and Arkadelphia before the family moved to Jones Mill, near Malvern. “Jo” went to Arkadelphia schools and graduated from Magnet Cove High...

Kenneth R.  Davis

Kenneth R. Davis

Feb 6, 2010

Longtime Malvern resident Kenneth R. Davis passed away on February 6, 2010, at the age of 101. Born to Ora and Alta Davis on November 25, 1908, in Muncie, Indiana, Kenneth was an Army Veteran who served in WWII. Kenneth had four siblings and is survived by his niece Helen King and family in Arizona. Kenneth married his wife, Valerie,...

Dorothy J Goyne

Dorothy J Goyne

May 24, 1938

Dorothy J Goyne, a cherished matriarch and a beacon of kindness in her community, peacefully departed this life on September 23, 2024, in Malvern, Arkansas, at the age of 86. Born on May 24, 1938.

Dorothy enjoyed a rich career, notably retiring from Lake Catherine Footwear in Hot Springs, where she was known for her diligence and impeccable spirit. In her...

Dorothy  Caddy

Dorothy Caddy

Apr 6, 1938

A lovely lady with an ample figure and sassy spirit was granted her long-awaited access into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 6, 2020. Dorothy Caddy was 83 when she joined her husband Curtis Caddy, parents Ethel & Charles D. Tackett, daughter Georgie Ann Walker, grandson Robert Walker, sister Charlette Bobo, brothers Henry "Frog" Tackett & Charles "Buddy" Tackett Sr.,...

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