Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Springs Village, AR

Joy E. Clark-Hill

Joy E. Clark-Hill

May 23, 2022

Joy’s story began in Nederland, Texas where she was the firstborn child of the late Howard and Eva Clark. She was appropriately named as she brought much joy to the young couple. Her early years were spent in Nederland, however the family temporarily moved to Oakdale, Louisiana where Joy attended high school and graduated. Joy had a lifelong passion for...

Dana Sue Gillham

Dana Sue Gillham

May 21, 2022

In loving memory of Dana Sue “Susie “Gillham who passed away May 20, 2022. Born in Lufkin, Texas to the late William and Clarcie Connor Sullivan, Dana’s personality- like most things from Texas- was big. Passionate and opinionated, no one ever had to guess what she was thinking. Dana was very happy to share. It was Honey, her canine companion...

Rodman "Rod" Charles Van Leeuwen

Rodman "Rod" Charles Van Leeuwen

May 20, 2022

R. C. (Rod) Van Leeuwen of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022 at the age of 93. He was born on April 14, 1929 in St Paul, Kansas. He went to grade school at St. Patrick Catholic School and high school at Walnut Public School—both in Walnut, Kansas. He was the oldest of five children...

Teri Lynn Labove

Teri Lynn Labove

May 15, 2022

Teri Lynn LaBove (Breitbach) went home to Jesus on May 15, 2022. Teri was the only child born to Don Breitbach and Jeanne VanBrandt (Lozano) on May 30, 1945. Teri grew up in Beaumont, Texas most of her childhood where she met her husband, Eugene LaBove, Jr. at the age of 14. They later reunited and married in 1970 raising...

Rachel Elizabeth Voglein

Rachel Elizabeth Voglein

May 11, 2022

Rachel Elizabeth Voglein, 93, of Hot Springs Village went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She passed away with close family members by her side. Rachel was born January 27, 1929 to Samuel and Bessie Ownby in Akron, Ohio. Rachel was preceded in death by...

Ruth Ann Kittelson

Ruth Ann Kittelson

May 7, 2022

Ruth Ann Kittelson, 79, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed peacefully May 7, 2022. Born in Kansas City, Missouri to Woodson and Twila Bennett, Ruth dedicated her life to serving the Lord and loving her family. Ruth Ann met her husband, Wayne, in the summer of 1980. Wayne had recently been told by work colleagues he needed to venture out....

Mary Sue Tanner

Mary Sue Tanner

Apr 29, 2022

With her loving husband of 65 years holding her hand, Mary Sue Tanner of Hot Springs Village died on April 29, 2022. Sue was born on January 20, 1934 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late P.A. and Lois Marie Smith. Following a childhood surrounded by friends, loving aunts and uncles, her brother and a myriad of cousins, she trekked...

Jacqueline Lubkeman

Jacqueline Lubkeman

Apr 22, 2022

Jacqueline I. Lubkeman entered God’s kingdom on April 22, 2022. Born February 19, 1944 in Grayslake, Illinois to parents Theodore and Hannah (Anderson) Becker. She was a kind, generous and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed dancing, golf, and shopping with her Mother and Aunt Maggie. In her golfing career she was proud to have scored two hole-in-ones. Survived...

Danny O'Neal Snyder

Danny O'Neal Snyder

Apr 14, 2022

On April 14, 2022, Danny O’Neal Snyder, of Hot Springs Village, husband and father; navy veteran, passed away after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Maudie Snyder, Fermon Snyder; sisters Lois Henry and Dolly McCorkle; and brothers Mack Snyder and Billy Snyder. Danny leaves behind his wife of fifty-eight years, Sandra; sister Betty...

Alejandro Flores Berlanga

Alejandro Flores Berlanga

Apr 6, 2022

Alex Berlanga began his earthly journey on October 25, 1945. He was born in Mission, Texas. In his teen years, his family moved to Mundelein, Illinois. He was the ultimate “urban” cow- boy. He was know for spit-shined boots, starched jeans, white monogrammed shirt, western belt buckle and a “just stepped out of Esquire magazine” look. He was a very...

Jimmy Vines Hamilton

Jimmy Vines Hamilton

Apr 6, 2022

Beloved husband and father, Jimmy Vines Hamilton, entered the arms of the Lord on April 6, 2022, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He passed peacefully with his closest family members at his side. Jimmy was born on July 15, 1945, in Water Valley, Mississippi to Herbert and Hazel Vines. He graduated from Messick High School in Memphis in 1963, and then...

Gary Mccamey

Gary Mccamey

Apr 4, 2022

Gary D. McCamey, 77, of Hot Springs, AR, passed from this life April 4, 2022. Born in Velasco, Texas, he is predeceased by his father R. L. McCamey, mother, Pauline McCamey and brother Wayne McCamey, all of Orange, Texas. He is survived by Eunice McCamey, a brother Thomas McCamey and wife Maureen, a son Shawn McCamey and wife Maeda, a...

Marilyn Lewis Burrows

Marilyn Lewis Burrows

Apr 3, 2022

Marilyn Lewis Burrows, 83, of Hot Springs Village, AR went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2022. Marilyn was born August 31, 1938 to Johnny and Alice Lewis in Havanna, AR. She retired after many years at the Federal Reserve Bank in Downtown Little Rock. She loved playing piano, cooking and baking, tending to her flower beds,...

Lois Hunter

Lois Hunter

Mar 29, 2022

Lois Loraine Hunter, 99, of Hot Springs Village (HSV), Arkansas, was born November 1, 1922, in Lompoc, California, and passed away March 29, 2022, in HSV. She married Champ Wagner Hunter in 1941. They lived in Riverside, CA most of their married life. She was a majorette in the Rose Parade twice. Her husband was a Tech Sergeant in the...

Virginia  Faye Hall

Virginia Faye Hall

Mar 15, 2022

Virginia “Faye” Hall, 76, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was the most loving and caring sister, mother, and friend. She always thought the “best” of everyone and was a beacon of light for all who knew her. She’s our Sunshine! Faye’s loving survivors include her siblings, Pete Brown (Mary) of Waveland, MS., Bill Brown, and...

James F. White

James F. White

Mar 15, 2022

James Franklin White died on March 15th 2022 at the age of 88. Jim was born on June 26th 1933, in Guthrie Oklahoma. He was the only child of Charles Franklin White and Florence Ione Brickner. He was proceeded in death by his parents and son, Kevin Lewis White. He is survived by his sons, Kent Franklin White, James Brett...

Madonna June Brown

Madonna June Brown

Mar 8, 2022

Donna Brown of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away peacefully at the age of seventy-eight. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, she married Lewis Cash Brown of Frankfort, Missouri on January 12, 1963. Together, they had four children. Madonna was happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends, visiting and entertaining. She loved art, music and all things...

Fred R. Waites

Fred R. Waites

Mar 1, 2022

Fred Ramon Waites, 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Fred was born on September 15, 1937, to the late Fred T. and Bobbye Waites in Pollock, Louisiana. Fred graduated from La Marque High School in 1956 and Sam Houston State. Fred served in the U.S. Navy. Fred married the love of his...

Bruce Markell

Bruce Markell

Feb 28, 2022

A vibrant storyteller who “never met a stranger”, “Big Daddy” Bruce Harris Markell, 74, passed away February 28, 2022 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born February 23, 1948 in De Queen, Arkansas, to the late Lee and Virginia Markell. He and his wife, Rhonda Markell, shared 26 years of life, love, and marriage. Bruce was a graduate of De...

Elizabeth  Josephine Schweighart

Elizabeth Josephine Schweighart

Feb 28, 2022

Elizabeth Josephine Schweighart, 85, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. She was born July 19, 1936, in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. She married Richard in 1953 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1954. In January of 1969 she became a U.S. citizen. She was so proud of that accomplishment and took her right to vote...