Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Spring County, AR

Charles  Hall

Charles Hall

Oct 9, 2019

Charles Clinton Hall, 79, of Malvern passed away on October 9, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 18, 1940, in Fairgrange, IL to Wilburn and Violet Belle Hall. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Violet; loving wife, Joyce Hall; two sisters, Lillie Doolin, and Norma Zigler; and two brothers; Harold Hall and Zollie...

William Monroe Ennis

William Monroe Ennis

Oct 5, 2019

William Monroe Ennis, 84 of Malvern, Arkansas departed this life October 5, 2019. He was born on December 19, 1934. William was a talented musician and was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his children; Mary Williams (Ronnie), Randy Ennis (Shelly), Cynthia Ennis, Jeff Ennis (Kimberly), Tammy Hale (Danny) and Rhonda Loy (Eric). He also leaves behind many...

Edison Robert  Runyan

Edison Robert Runyan

Oct 4, 2019

The Good Lord called Edison Robert Runyan, home on Friday October 4, 2019. He was 92 years of age, and lived in Traskwood, Arkansas. He was born of February 4, 1927, at Amity, Arkansas, and the son of Jess and Rosa Lambert Runyan. He loved deer hunting, fishing and truly loved gospel music. He retired from ABF Motor Freight in...

Randy  Adam  Stinson

Randy Adam Stinson

Sep 24, 2019

Randy Adam Stinson, 40, of Hot Springs passed away September 24, 2019. He was born to Ray and Theresa Jester Stinson on September 18, 1979 in Corona, CA. Randy was a Musical technician who traveled the world playing with all kinds of big named bands doing what he loved. Randy was an extremely talented athlete, and musician. He loved all...

Mary  Ross

Mary Ross

Sep 21, 2019

Mary Cunningham Ross, age 87, passed from this life on September 21, 2019. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was born to Sam and Ellie Cunningham on September 3, 1932 and was a lifelong resident of the Malvern area. She was married to Troy (Pat) Ross on July 16, 1949. She was long-time member of...

Susan Schaffhauser

Susan Schaffhauser

Sep 13, 2019

Susan Rachial (Roberson) Schaffhauser 30, of Malvern AR, left for Heaven on 9-13-19 at UAMS. She was born in Magnolia AR on 1-14-1989. Rachial had a huge heart and loved with all she had. She was an artist at heart, she loved to paint, draw, write stories and poems. She always stood up for the sad or lonely, she believes...

Peggy Louise Keisler

Peggy Louise Keisler

Sep 12, 2019

Peggy Louise Keisler, born January 1, 1941 in Camden AR; passed from this life September 12, 2019, in Little Rock AR. She was 78 years old. Peggy graduated in 1958 from Fairview High School, Camden, Arkansas. She retired from Arkansas Public Service Commission. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents Royal and Mattie Keisler; and friend and former husband...

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,...

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...

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....