Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Spring County, AR

Charles Earnest Burks

Charles Earnest Burks

Nov 17, 2023

Charles Earnest Burks, or to some “Charlie” passed away peacefully at his home November 17th, 2023. Charles was born May 4,1941 to Marvin and Blanche Ward Burks.

Charles called the Oak Grove Community home where he was an avid farmer and cattle owner.

Charles spent 38 years as a load operator with the local gravel plant, Martin Marietta where he was awarded...

Betty Jo Adams

Betty Jo Adams

Nov 16, 2023

Betty Jo Adams, 81 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on November 16, 2023. Betty was born on October 17, 1942 to the late Claude and Bea (Bettis) Langley. Betty is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her 4 children; Rickie Adams, Robert Adams (Cindy), Bruce Adams and Vicky Hooper (Randy), 5 grandchildren and...

Dessie Marie Henson

Dessie Marie Henson

Oct 30, 2023

Dessie Marie Henson, 68 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on October 30, 2023 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs. Dessie was born on October 6, 1955 in Rosemary, Texas to Dowell and Julia Tillery. Dessie enjoyed games on her phone and spending time with her family and friends. Dessie is preceded in death by her Husband; Raymond, and...

Clifford  Clyde  Draper

Clifford Clyde Draper

Oct 25, 2023

Clifford Clyde “Runt” Draper, 81 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on October 25, 2023. Runt was born in Malvern, Arkansas on August 31,1942, to Clifford and Ruby Draper.

He is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Joyce Ann Draper, daughter; Angela Jones (Wayne), sister; Lib Gordon (Jim) and his 2 fur babies; Molly and Turbo.

Cremation is under the direction...

Bobby Harold  Efird

Bobby Harold Efird

Sep 27, 2023

Bobby Harold Efird left this earth on September 27, 2023. Born October 18, 1955 to Bobby R. Efird and Ilaree E. Medlin Efird, he is proceeded in death by both parents, sister Alice Tillery, brother William Efird, daughter Angela Emond, brother-in-law David Crow, and brother-in-law Ronald Emond. Survived by wife Lisa Emond Efird, son Donald Emond, brother-in-law David Emond, sisters...

Paul  Lewis Mead

Paul Lewis Mead

Sep 22, 2023

Paul L Mead, age 87 of Fort Smith, AR went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2023.

He was born on November 29, 1935 in Walkerville, Michigan to his parents Henry Aaron Mead and Hazel Irene Milner Mead.

After his high school graduation on June 1st, 1955, Paul volunteered for Navy and left for the U.S. Naval training...

Larue  Scott Catlett

Larue Scott Catlett

Sep 12, 2023

LaRue Scott Catlett, 86 of Hot Springs Village, AR died peacefully at home on September 12, surrounded by family and friends.

Born June 3, 1937, in San Antonio TX, Larue Scott Catlett’s was a life well-lived. Scott was a gifted athlete, an academic, and a man of deep faith who was blessed with a loving family and an abundance of friends.

As...

Shirlene Joy Sellers

Shirlene Joy Sellers

Sep 4, 2023

Shirlene Joy Sellers, 82, of Benton, AR, went to her eternal home on September 4, 2023. She was born October 10, 1940 in Beaton, AR, to Curtis and Gertrude King. She attended school at Malvern High School in Malvern, AR. At an early age she married Ben Crites, then divorced and years afterwards married Frank Sellers, and later divorced. Our...

Fern E. Shinn Davis

Fern E. Shinn Davis

Aug 20, 2023

Fern E. Davis, 102, of Bismarck, Arkansas passed away on Sunday August 20, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Fern was born in Bismarck, Arkansas on Friday, October 30, 1920, to her parents Daniel and Emma Shinn.

Fern was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She also dearly loved gardening, quilting and fishing. She was also...

Patricia  Lee  Mosby

Patricia Lee Mosby

Aug 19, 2023

Patricia L. (Bushmann) Mosby, 79 of Malvern, AR left this earthly realm for a heavenly home on Saturday August 19, 2023, surrounded by her family.

The daughter of Lester George Sr. and Alice (Ward) Bushmann, was born on March 31, 1944, in St Louis, Missouri, where she grew up and graduated from Central High School. She then went on to attend...

Margie Catherine Treadway

Margie Catherine Treadway

Aug 18, 2023

Margie Catherine Treadway

(1930 – 2023)

Margie Catherine Treadway, 93, passed away August 18, 2023, at her home in Hot Spring County, AR, due to heart failure. She was surrounded by both family and friends at the time of her death. Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Norman. She and Norman were married for over 65 years, until Norman’s death...

Linda Jo  Gray

Linda Jo Gray

Aug 14, 2023

Linda Gray, 67, of Malvern, Arkansas passed away on August 14, 2023. Linda was born in Fort Collins,

Colorado to the late John J. Heinrich and Lois Heinrich. She is survived by her husband Gerald Gray; children,

Jeremy Karnik of Malvern, Kristin Sampson, and stepdaughter Felicia Gray of Malvern; mom, Lois Heinrich of Colorado; sisters, Judy Eloyd of Colorado, and Joy Burk...

Louanntoinette Davis

Louanntoinette Davis

Aug 12, 2023

On August 12th, 2023, LouAnntoinette Davis passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. Vincent hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was 61 years old.

She was born to the late Berdia Jean Thompson and Jessie Thompson, Sr., October 7th, 1961 in Malvern, Arkansas. Lou attended Malvern High School where she was known for her athleticism and big personality.

She married Ezelle...

Laure Sue Hanson

Laure Sue Hanson

Aug 9, 2023

Laure Sue Hanson, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was carried home in the loving arms of our dear Lord on August 9th, 2023, after a long illness.

Laure was born on July 18, 1954, in Dallas, Texas to Mylen and Alyce Hanson. She was a fun-loving child, never content to stay home and miss out on playing with neighborhood friends until the...

Sandra Eloise  Ross

Sandra Eloise Ross

Aug 5, 2023

Sandra Eloise "Tootie" Jones Ross was born May 20, 1950, in Malvern, Hot Spring County, Arkansas to W.G. Bill Jones and Bera Inez Ford. She went home on Saturday, August 5th, 2023. She was a graduate of Malvern High school, class of 1968, where she was in the choir and drama clubs. Tootie attended Eaton Beauty College in Little Rock...

Lillian Elizabeth Davis (Deere)

Lillian Elizabeth Davis (Deere)

Aug 3, 2023

Lillian Elizabeth Davis (Deere)

Born September 27,1943 Died August 3,2023

Lillian was a loving mother and grandmother. She was such a kind beautiful person inside and out. She loved with her whole heart always. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her granddaughter Crystal Langley and grandson-in-law Daniel Martin. She is preceded in death by her daughter Ronda Lynne Davis...

Eulavene Garrett

Eulavene Garrett

Jul 28, 2023

Eulavene/Julie (Beason) Garrett, age 83, of Malvern, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2023, in

Arkansas Hospice at Chi St Vincent, Little Rock, AR. She was born on May 13, 1940, in Social Hill, AR to Dewey and Eula (McDaniel) Beason. Eulavene was a Christian and worshiped at many Bible believing churches/military chapels in various locations around the...

William  David Amerson

William David Amerson

Jul 4, 2023

William David Amerson, 67 of Magnet Cove, passed away on July 4th, 2023. David was born on October 18, 1955 to William ‘’Woody” and Ruby Amerson in Little Rock, Arkansas. David served over 30 years in the Army, serving in several different areas throughout his career including Operation Iraqi Freedom, he also taught and coached in several schools, and retired...

Roy Lester Harper

Roy Lester Harper

Jun 30, 2023

Roy Lester Harper, 64, of Malvern passed away on Friday June 30, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Roy was born August 13, 1958 in Long Beach, California, to Paul and Elise Farber Harper.

Roy is survived by his daughter Miranda Cluck (Justin), and four brothers. Roy is also survived by his Grandchildren: Gary Ray 3rd, Stephen Ray, Jason Ray, Kyle Amos,...

Bobby  Phillip  Pilcher

Bobby Phillip Pilcher

Jun 28, 2023

Bobby Phillip Pilcher, 66 of Donaldson, passed away on June 28, 2023. Bobby was born January 7, 1957, in Malvern, Arkansas to Carmie and Lucille Pilcher. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting bird watching, and being outdoors any chance he had, and above all else spending time with family and friends.

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents and son; Bobby Smith.

Bobby...

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