Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Hot Spring County, AR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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,...
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
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
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
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...
Robert E Selph
Feb 21, 2023
Bob Selph
Robert E. "Bob" Selph, 89, passed away on February 21, 2023, at
Encore Healthcare and Rehabilition in Malvern. He was born on
February 14, 1934, in Donaldson, Arkansas, to Robert E. Selph Sr. and
Minnie Selph.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Gladys Hodges Selph, and
a sister, Maxine Thomas. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy
Mattingly (David); his son,...
Erica Ann Wofford
Feb 18, 2023
Erica Ann Wofford, 20 of Arkadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2023. She was born February 26, 2002 in Malvern, Arkansas.
Erica leaves behind her three children; Atalie Wofford, Larenzo Xiloj, and Gabriel Wofford, parents; Sharon and Roger Treadway, sister; Mae Starr Lawson, grandparents; Dovie and Ricky Norwood, aunts and uncles; Laura Wofford and Markus Murdock, Keith and Brittany Wofford,...
Cheryl Ann Hays
Feb 8, 2023
Cheryl Ann Hays, 64, of Clarksville, AR passed away on February 8th, 2023 in Fort Smith,
Arkansas. She was born December 29th, 1958 in Austin, TX to Jeanette Fears (Jones). She was preceded in death by her mother Jeanette, a sister Barbie Holt, and her loving husband Cecil Hays. She is survived by her four children Keith (Laura) Robbins of Glen...
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