Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hot Spring County, AR

Robert Merle Otts
Sep 30, 2021
Robert Merle Otts, 81, of Malvern went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born on December 12, 1939, in Malvern, Arkansas to the late Delton and Laura Bell Otts. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Delton and Laura Bell Otts, and one brother Wayne Otts. He is survived by his wife of...
Donna Lynn Blacksher
Sep 25, 2021
Donna Lynn (Wallis) Blacksher went home to heaven at the age of 57 on September 25, 2021 after a long battle with Lupus. Donna was born on March 20, 1964 in Little Rock, AR to Harold and Sandra Wallis. Donna loved her family and friends with all her heart and you couldn’t help but love her back, she had a...
Betty Sue Skipper
Sep 17, 2021
Betty Sue Skipper, age 85, of Shannon Hills, Arkansas passed away in her sleep Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born on September 21, 1935, in Hot Springs County to the late Frank and Lois Stiles. Betty grew up in Rolla and Lono communities. The oldest of four sisters, Betty was often found behind her camera capturing special moments in...
Kathleen Brown
Sep 16, 2021
Kathleen "Kathy" Brown born April 1st. 1946 in Jamestown NY to Marie and Rennie Johnson. Passed away surrounded by family September 16 2021 in her home in Bonnerdale, AR. Her life was never easy but through ingenuity determination and compassion she was able to care for everyone and everything in her rural community. She is survived in memory by her...
Allen Ray Martel
Sep 11, 2021
Allen Ray Martel, 77, of Mena, Arkansas passed away, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Allen was born August 25, 1944, in Mamou, Louisiana to Edward Sr. and Oline (Vidrine) Martel. Allen is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Edward Martel, Jr., and Eward Martel; sisters, Helen Martel Zaunbrecher, Romola Martel Fontenol and...
Michael Richard Ward
Sep 9, 2021
Michael ‘Mike’ Richard Ward, 64, of Mena, Arkansas passed away, Thursday, September 9, 2021, surround by his family after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born October 30, 1956, in Yuba City, California to Floyd and Betty (Weatherby) Ward. He is preceded in death by his parents. Mike is survived by his sons, Michael John & Travis; his daughters,...
Ervin Holland
Sep 5, 2021
Ervin Holland, 92, of Orange Park, Florida passed to his heavenly home on September 5, 2021. He was born on February 17, 1929, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Willie & Mary Holland. Ervin was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Lou Holland, who passed away in 2012; son. Jeff Holland of the home; parents,...
Patricia Ann Piltcher
Aug 27, 2021
Patricia Ann Piltcher was born Monday March 11, 1946, to Luther Thomas and Ve Estele Cary in Nashville, Arkansas. Pat died on Friday August 27, 2021, at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton; Ar. Pat was the youngest of eight siblings. She grew up most of her childhood in Southern California. She was married to John Edward Piltcher of the Social...
Marcealia Ratchel (Baxter) Williams
Aug 27, 2021
Marcealia “Marcy” Ratchel (Baxter) Williams, 58, of Bryant, AR, passed away at her home on August 27, 2021. She was born September 14, 1962 in Little Rock, AR to Wanda and Jimmy Baxter. Marcy was preceded in death by her loving parents. She is survived by her daughter Samantha Taylor (Matt) of Havana and son, Terry Flick of Malvern. Marcy...

'Virginia' Jenny Caddy
Aug 26, 2021
‘Virginia’ Jenny Caddy, 84, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home. She was born April 8, 1937, in Bismarck, Arkansas, to the late Lawrence and June McClenhan. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband; Roy Caddy, one grandson; Andrew Caddy and one great-grandson; Matthew Freeman. She is survived by her sons;...
Francis " Charlotte" Kidder
Aug 23, 2021
Charlotte Kidder, 83, of Malvern passed away at Encore Nursing Home on August 23, 2021. Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband Carroll Kidder, her parents Vernon and Rose McNeil of Lonsdale, along with her sister Pasty Eddlemon of Hot Springs, one daughter, Meloney Goyne , of Malvern and grand daughter Crystal Kidder of Malvern. She is survived by...
Charlie Brown
Aug 21, 2021
Charles “Charlie” Brown, 80, of Malvern, passed away on August 21, 2021. Charlie was known for his huge heart , despite being a bit ornery, and was “grandpa” to many. He was a jack of all trades and loved sharing jokes and being around friends and family. Charlie is survived by his wife of 61 years Louise; his daughter Linda;...
Alberta Waylene ‘Whybark’ Linker
Aug 17, 2021
Alberta Waylene ‘Whybark’ Linker of Benton, Arkansas was born June 3rd, 1959, in Santa Rosa, California to the late Fred and Violet Lee. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her family more than anything in the world and would do anything for anyone without hesitation. Alberta loved spending time with her daughters, grandchildren, and...
Gerald Edgar Prince
Aug 8, 2021
Gerald Edgar Prince, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Mr. Prince was the only child born to his parents on April 9, 1943. Mr. Prince was a graduate of Malvern High School where he was affectionally known by the nickname “Percy.” He was very athletic in his youth playing baseball, football, and running...
James Crowe
Aug 2, 2021
James W. Crowe, 78, of Prattsville Arkansas, passed away on August 2, 2021 at his home.
John David Robinette
Jul 29, 2021
John (JD) David Robinette, 38, of Haskell passed away July 29, 2021. John was a resident of Arkansas Health Center for 11 years. In John’s earlier years he was an active father and loving son. He is preceded in death by his parents Debra Robinette and John Ralph Robinette also, his grandparents. He is survived by his sisters; Katrina Lester,...
Wanda Faye Baxter
Jul 19, 2021
Wanda Faye Baxter August 26, 1943 - July 19, 2021 Wanda Faye Baxter, age 77 of Malvern, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at Hospice Home Care Inpatient Center in Little Rock, AR. She was born on August 26, 1943, in Little Rock to the late Rachel Pauline and Emery Clyde Brown, Sr. Wanda was retired from Reynolds Metals and the...
Billy Holland Harrison
Jul 19, 2021
Billy Holland Harrison, age 84, of Magnet Cove, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2021. He was born January 26, 1937, in Star City, Arkansas to the late William Branson Harrison and Arah Alice (Owens) Harrison. Billy is preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Velma ‘Sis’ Harrison, two babies; R.D. Harrison and Travis Harrison,...
Timothy Allan House
Jul 7, 2021
Timothy Allan House, age 60 of Donaldson, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2021, in his home due to on-going health issues. Tim was born on June 8, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri to Rachel & Robert House. Both parents proceeded him in death along with his wife Marcia House, sister Cindy Hughes, and two brothers Bobby & Duane...
Patricia Ruth Simmons
Jul 6, 2021
Patricia Ruth Simmons, age 92, of Malvern, AR, a beloved wife, mother, friend, grand and great- grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, in Hot Springs, AR. She had a long and beautiful life. Patricia was born on August 11, 1928, in Delight, AR, daughter to the late Hugh and Thelma Boyd Kelley. Patricia was always a joyous...
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