Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Springs Village, AR

Michael Patrick Cox

Michael Patrick Cox

Jun 28, 2024

Michael Patrick Cox, age 66, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, rode into the Kingdom of Heaven on June 28, 2024, doing what he loved most. 

Michael was born March 19, 1958, in New Haven, CT to parents Norman Ross and Myrtle Louise Cox.  

Michael grew up in Hudson, MA, on the same street with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and remained...

Richard Melvin Ambler

Richard Melvin Ambler

Jun 27, 2024

Richard Ambler, 78, of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away June 27, 2024, in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Richard was born on June 8, 1946, in Abbeville, Louisiana to Foster and Clara (Fikes) Ambler.

While attending school at Texas A&M, Richard met the love of his life, Amy; she was his biggest cheerleader and always stood by him during his...

Joseph "Joe" J. Sczerzen

Joseph "Joe" J. Sczerzen

Jun 25, 2024

Joseph “Joe” J. Sczerzen Jr., 85, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, in Little Rock. He was born January 4th, 1939, in Maynard, Massachusetts, to the late Joseph J. and Rose Mary (Jene) Sczerzen.

Joe is survived by his children, Joseph Sczerzen III, Beverly Marek, Deanna Hermann, Renee Mattes and Neil Sczerzen, 11 grandchildren and 10...

Frank James Mantell

Frank James Mantell

Jun 19, 2024

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Frank J. Mantell, on 06/19/24. Frank was a true patriot and veteran that was hardworking and charitable. He always put the needs of others ahead of his own. He will be greatly missed.

Frank joined the Navy in 1959. He served in the Vietnam War, for which he was awarded a Navy Commendation...

Toby E. Sheets

Toby E. Sheets

Jun 16, 2024

Toby E. Sheets, best friend, big brother, and accomplished horseman crossed the finish line June 16, 2024. An esteemed trainer for more than thirty years, Toby worked with many notable horses including stakes winners Creator, Haynesfield, Bankit, and Cluster of Stars. 

Toby despised phonies, know-it-alls, whiners, cheats and Arkansas- in reverse order. Born in 1969 to Ronnie Sheets and Judy Barnes,...

Patricia  Ann Mabry Hearn

Patricia Ann Mabry Hearn

Jun 12, 2024

Patricia Ann Mabry Hearn was born on September 14th, 1931in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. When she was 6 weeks old her family moved to Norwood, North Carolina. She attended school in North Carolina until she was 10 years old. She has wonderful memories of North Carolina and was especially close with her grandmother (Mama Mabry).

In 1941 her family moved back to Pennsylvania...

James  C.  MacLaughlin

James C. MacLaughlin

Jun 7, 2024

James C. MacLaughlin, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 7, 2024. Jim will be remembered as a loving father and excellent provider, who had a lifelong love of jazz music and dancing with his late wife, Diane. Dad was always there for his wife, children, and grandchildren throughout his entire life. Jim was a lifelong sports...

Arthur E. Theil

Arthur E. Theil

Jun 7, 2024

Arthur Edward Theil, Jr., was born to Dorothy Shutze Theil (dec.) and Arthur Edward Theil, Sr. (dec.) in Sandusky, Ohio. He graduated from Sandusky High School in 1949 where he played in the band and was also the drum major of the marching band. After high school, Art attended and graduated from Capitol University in Columbus, Ohio. The highlight of...

Diane Maclaughlin

Diane Maclaughlin

May 30, 2024

Diane DeMier MacLaughlin, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Diane will be remembered for her beautiful smile, kind heart, love for her family, and the twinkle in her eyes that brought comfort and happiness to all who knew her. Adored by all, she was compassionate and caring with a positive outlook on life while at the same...

Ronald Warren Clark

Ronald Warren Clark

May 28, 2024

Ronald Warren Clark, 75, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his home. He was born December 16, 1948, in Kansas, to the late Lowell and Bernice (Lundin) Clark. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, wives Sharon Clark and Diane Clark and his grandson, Cory Nelson.

Ronald is survived by his children,...

Garry Hancock

Garry Hancock

May 27, 2024

Garry William Hancock, 81, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 in Hot Springs. He was born January 31, 1943 in a Texarkana hospital to the late William Huey Hancock and Lela Irene Bivens Hancock Boyd. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother, Hampton Boyd.

Garry is survived by his wife,...

Larry P. Jemison

Larry P. Jemison

May 24, 2024

Larry P. Jemison, 76, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, in Hot Springs. He was born February 11, 1948 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to the late Spencer P. and Evelyn (McDaniel) Jemison. He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Larry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Connie Jemison, they were married...

Richard Kent Thomas

Richard Kent Thomas

May 17, 2024

Richard Kent Thomas, 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May, 17, 2024, in Little Rock. He was born July 10, 1939 in San Angelo, Texas to William “Jud” and Pherne (Sandlin) Thomas.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his son Michael Wade Thomas and his brother-in-law, Travis Lancaster.

Richard is survived by his wife of...

Joan Otis Hinken

Joan Otis Hinken

May 12, 2024

Joan Otis Hinken (Mumbo) passed away from this life to be with God this Mother’s Day,

May 12th, 2024, in the 94th year of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,

great-grandmother, and friend to all and a model of willing service to anyone and anything in

need.

Joan was born in Winnetka, Illinois on November 28, 1929, to James and Edwina...

Lois Schoenrock

Lois Schoenrock

May 10, 2024

Lois Schoenrock, a resident of Hot Springs Village, AR since 1989 passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024, at her home. She was 92 years old.

Lois was born at home in Yellow Medicine County near Cottonwood, MN where she grew up.

She was baptized and confirmed in Silo Lutheran church in Cottonwood, MN.

Lois was a registered nurse graduating from Northwestern Hospital...

Donna  R. Garner

Donna R. Garner

May 8, 2024

Donna R. Garner left us May 8, 2024 after a difficult battle with leukemia and pneumonia. She was 84 years old and was born in Oden, AR March 28, 1940.

Donna lived an interesting life, working in Biloxi MS, Las Vegas NV, Rhine-Main Germany and Dallas TX. She was the Office Manager for the Regional Office of the U.S. Immigration and...

Dorothy Annamay Mccue

Dorothy Annamay Mccue

May 1, 2024

Dorothy Annamay Dopp McCue, passed away on her 101st Birthday (5/1/2024) at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, Texas. She was born on 5/1/1923 in Pittsburgh, PA to Joseph Leopold and Lillian Cicelia Dopp.

Dorothy grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Saint Benedict’s Academy in Pittsburgh in 1940. After graduation, she married Charles “Red” McCue in 1943 in Pittsburgh,...

Wayne Seabaugh

Wayne Seabaugh

Apr 25, 2024

Wayne Seabaugh, 85, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was

born November 25, 1938 in Matthews, Missouri, to Glenn and Cordia (Troxell) Seabaugh. He is preceded

in death by both of his parents, granddaughter Shelby Seabaugh and brother-in-law, Kenneth Parker.

Wayne is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Glenda (Parker) Seabaugh, sons, former senator

Mitchell (Leah)...

John Dale Haisty

John Dale Haisty

Apr 25, 2024

John Dale Haisty, 90, passed away Thursday evening, April 25, 2024 at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. He was born November 25, 1933 on the Taylor Plantation, west of Winchester, AR to John and Grace Brown Haisty.

At an early age, he and his family moved to Tillar, AR where he graduated as Valedictorian of his class in...

James  Joseph Wleklinski Sr

James Joseph Wleklinski Sr

Apr 21, 2024

James “Jim” Joseph Wleklinski Sr., 82, was a loving son, brother, husband, cousin, father, godfather and grampy. He passed away on the morning of April 21, 2024.

Jim was born on Nov. 15, 1941, to the late Joseph and Caroline (Kwasniewski) Wleklinski in Chicago. He is preceded in death by wife Ruth Ann Thomas Wleklinski, brother Gary Arthur Wleklinski Sr. (Marian...