Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Spring County, AR

Peggy Ann Caldwell

Peggy Ann Caldwell

Jun 26, 2023

Peggy Caldwell passed away peacefully on June 26th, 2023, after a long battle of suffering and pain. She was 73 years old when she went to meet Jesus and dance on the streets of gold.

She was born on June 23rd, 1950, in Webster Parish, Louisiana to Marvin and Marie Dragland. The second oldest of seven children she learned quickly to...

John Wayne Carver

John Wayne Carver

Jun 22, 2023

John Wayne Carver of Gifford (Malvern), AR, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2023. John Wayne was born on June 2, 1941, in Malvern, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Herbert and Odie Marie Carver of Gifford, AR, sisters Janet Phillips, Jestine Gentry, and brother Charles Carver.

John Wayne was a 1959 graduate...

Tommy Lee Rhiddlehoover

Tommy Lee Rhiddlehoover

Jun 17, 2023

Tommy Lee Rhiddlehoover, 68 of Bismarck, passed away on June 17, 2023. Tom was born on November 11, 1954, to David and Pauline Rhiddlehoover in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Navy, worked as a brick mason for over 30 years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, being outdoors, gardening at the family home, and above...

Sammy Paul Rutherford

Sammy Paul Rutherford

May 31, 2023

Sammy "Sam" Paul Rutherford, 70, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by family in his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Sam was born on January 1, 1953, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to the late Wallace Rutherford and Bonnie (Gatlin) Bigger. He is survived by his wife, Karen Rutherford, brothers Preston Rutherford and Jim...

Vicki Lynn Cook

Vicki Lynn Cook

May 17, 2023

Vicki Pierce Cook, 65 of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away on May 17, 2023. Vicki was born February 14, 1958, to Louie and Christine Pierce in Malvern, Arkansas. Vicki was an active member of the Church of Faith in Malvern, had a passion for horses, fishing, and above all else talking and spending time with family and friends.

Vicki is proceeded in...

John William Pierce

John William Pierce

May 14, 2023

It is with saddened hearts to announce that our beloved John William Pierce, suddenly departed from this earth to continue his journey with his Heavenly Father & Savior Jesus Christ.

John transitioned to Heaven on May 14, 2023, at Advent Health Center in Merriam, Kansas.

John was born May 20, 1963 in Houston, TX. Today would have been his 60th Birthday. What...

Glynda Sue Mayberry

Glynda Sue Mayberry

Apr 28, 2023

MAYBERRY, Glynda Sue (Dink or Dinkie to family and friends), completed her challenging life journey on April 28, 2023. She is survived by her children; Gloria Moore (Randy), Eugene Mayberry, and Terri Long all of the central Arkansas area; eight grandchildren; Cheryl Williams (Cameron), Jessica Beck (Aaron), Farah Moore (Mark Robinson), Jay Moore, Brandon McKinney, Richard Long Jr., Natalie Schoggin...

Wayne Fenton Diffie

Wayne Fenton Diffie

Apr 22, 2023

Wayne Fenton Diffie, 83 of Traskwood, Arkansas, passed away on April 22, 2023. Wayne was born August 9, 1939 in Bisbee, Arizona to Willis and Alma Diffie. Wayne was enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Navy for several years.

Wayne is preceded by his parents, sister; Joyce, brother; Denton and grandson; Cody.

He leaves behind loving wife; Renee...

Evelyn  Eleane  Morrow

Evelyn Eleane Morrow

Apr 15, 2023

Evelyn Eleane Morrow, 57 of Lonsdale, Arkansas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 15, 2023. Evelyn was born on June 30, 1965 to Odell and Eleane Weatherford in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Evelyn was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church for over 2 years, she enjoyed camping, planting and tending to her garden with her husband, going...

Effie  Mae Seward

Effie Mae Seward

Apr 13, 2023

Effie Mae Seward, age 106, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, one day short of her 107th birthday, in Malvern Arkansas. Mrs. Effie was born Friday, April 14, 1916, in Antioch, Arkansas to Oliver and Frances (Cates) Ashley.

Mrs. Effie married the love of her life, Lloyd Seward on Saturday, August 30, 1930, they were married for fifty-nine...

Elaine  Ruth Struble

Elaine Ruth Struble

Apr 12, 2023

Elaine Ruth Struble, 95, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Coleman, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 17, 1927 to the late Frank and Zetta (Fields) Thomas and graduated from Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg, Ohio. After her marriage to Roger Russell, they eventually moved from Ohio to Lake, Michigan...

Jerry Young Rimmer

Jerry Young Rimmer

Mar 31, 2023

Jerry Young Rimmer, 57 of Malvern, passed away on March 31, 2023. Jerry was born to Elton Rimmer and Ella Taylor in Malvern, Arkansas on July 25, 1965. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and just being outdoors any chance he had, but above all else he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Jerry is preceded in death by his grandparents...

Norma  Sue Lewallen

Norma Sue Lewallen

Mar 26, 2023

Norma Sue Lewallen, of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed away on March 26, 2023. Norma Sue was born on January 26, 1941, to Fred and Corrine Dyer. Norma Sue is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Melford Dyer and Doyle Dyer.

She is survived by her three sons, Timothy Lewallen, Mark (Kaye) Lewallen, and Rodney Lewallen, four grandchildren, Candi Hodge,...

Delphia  Mcwhirter

Delphia Mcwhirter

Mar 22, 2023

Delphia Mae McWhirter, 85, passed away on March 22, 2023. She was born March 11, 1938 to John and Ruth Brooks in Star City, Arkansas.

Delphia is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 49 years Bobby McWhirter, 5 brothers and 3 sisters; E.J. Brooks, Harvey Brooks, Chester Brooks, Earl Brooks, Earnest Brooks, Edith Morke, Elsie O’Neil, and Edilee...

James Boyd Stroud

James Boyd Stroud

Mar 14, 2023

James Boyd Stroud passed away March 14, 2023. He was born on January 7, 1950, to the late James Hurschell Stroud and Imogene O. Price of Deming New Mexico.

He is survived by his wife, Joy Stroud, of 30 years, his children, James Stroud JR, Steven Stroud, Jessee (Tammy) Holder, Susan Lane, Melissa (Willard) Diggs, Jasmine (Ray) Thomas, Michael (Shenna) Faye,...

Horace  Lafayette Butcher Iii

Horace Lafayette Butcher Iii

Mar 14, 2023

Horace “Chip” Butcher III, 59 of Magnet Cove, passed away on March 14, 2023. Chip was born July 1, 1963 in Gould, Arkansas to Horace Butcher JR and Margaret Webb. Chip enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and above all else spending time with his family and friends. Chip worked as a contractor in landscaping and not only very talented but...

Wafford  Nelson Dyer

Wafford Nelson Dyer

Mar 2, 2023

Wafford Nelson “Lucky” Dyer, age 90, of Malvern, AR passed away on March 2, 2023. Lucky was born on June 19, 1932, in Fayette County, Tennessee to parents, Wilburn and Pearl Dyer (Miller). Lucky is survived by his daughter, Rosa Jacobs, sons, Joe Dyer (Terrie), Ronnie Dyer (Cheryl), Chris Dyer (Debbie), John Dyer (Charlene), 18 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 23...

William C O'Neal

William C O'Neal

Mar 1, 2023

William C. “Bill O’Neal, passed away March 1, 2023. He was born May 18, 1927, in Hot Spring County, Arkansas to William Leroy O’Neal and Nancy Louisa Crowder O’Neal.

Bill grew up with a family of seven sisters and four brothers. He served in the Army at the end of World War II and served in occupational duty in South Korea....

Patricia  M Veazey

Patricia M Veazey

Feb 26, 2023

Patricia M. Veazey (Smoke) 80, of Magnet Cove, stepped from this life into eternity with her Savior on February 26, 2023. She was born in Magnet Cove, Arkansas on February 3rd, 1943 to Ruben Cline and Ella Jean Smoke.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years Robert (Bob) Leon Veazey of Hot Springs and their...

Wayne  Hixon

Wayne Hixon

Feb 23, 2023

Wayne Hixon, 92, of Donaldson, AR passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR. He was born Sunday, June 1st, 1930, to Nelson and Edriss Hixon in Donaldson, Arkansas. 

Wayne attended Ouachita Missionary Baptist Church, served in the Korean War while being in the United States Marine Corps. He also enjoyed being...

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