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Classmates Obituaries - Letter H
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Hammond, Harry L. - Harry
L. Hammond, 77, of Hot Springs passed away, Monday, February 1, 2010.
He was born on January 1, 1933, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the son of John
Ezekiel and Florence Amy (Hayes) Hammond.
His parents, brothers Johnny
Hayes and Franklin Delano Hammond, and half-sister Norma Johnnell Joyce,
step-brother Bryon Avery, step-sisters, Nettie Ruth (Avery), Helen (Avery)
Frazier, predeceased Harry.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years Deborah
(McDonough) Hammond and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harry was an active
member of the Hot Springs Chapter of the Ostomy Associates of America, Ouachita
Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society and the Hot Springs Geology
Club. Also, Harry was an avid photographer with his greatest collection
and pride and joy being his various pictures of barns located in Arkansas,
Ohio, and Illinois.
After graduation from Hot Springs High School in
1950 he entered the US Navy. The Korean War began during his third week
in training and was assigned to the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Princeton
and served his entire time as engine room machinist. Upon discharge he was
employed at commercial land US Navy shipyards in the San Francisco, California,
area as supervisor, contract estimator and negotiator and managerial positions
for 25 years. His final assignment was nuclear submarines which, in turn,
led to a new career, commercial nuclear fueled power plants such as Ano
in Russellville and several others on the eastern sea board. His final and
greatest achievement was a two-year contract at a nuclear warhead plant
in Southeast USA followed by retirement in 2000.
Visitation will be
Thursday, February 4, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hot Springs
Funeral Home.
The service will be Friday, February 5, at 11:00 a.m.
at Harvey's Chapel Baptist Church on Mountain Pine Road in Hot Springs.
Brother Joe Thompson will officiate with Brother Steven Ellison. Burial
will follow at Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Don Ballard, Bill
Love, Tommy Freeman, Jim Owen, Wayne Ball and David Ball.
Honorary pallbearers
are the Men and Women's Sunday School classes, Sunday School teachers, and
the choir of Harvey's Chapel Baptist Church, Members of Ostomy Associates
of American, Hot Springs Chapter, Ouachita Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological
Society, Hot Springs Geology Club and members, Hot Springs High School Class
of 1950, Dus Spivey, Sandy and Keith Mclnroe, Gene and Yvonne George, Tommy
and Jill Fletcher, Rachel Garner, Drs. Robert McCrary and Richard Gardial
and staffs, David Black, Ray, Doris Gilbert, Forrest Frazier, Beth and Glenn
Duncan, Chuck and Tina Langley, Bill Kimball, the staff of Hot Springs Dialysis
and inpatient Arkansas Hospice at St. Joseph Medical Center.
[from Hot Springs Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1950]
Hampton, Don William
- Don William Hampton, 78, of Hot Springs went home to be with the Lord
on June 5, 2010. He was born March 12, 1932, at Crystal Springs to James
and Annie (Heller) Hampton. Don was of the Baptist faith, a master electrician
and partner of the Philippine Mindanao Ministry. He is predeceased by his
parents, a son Clark Hampton, three brothers, Jack, Rob and Sam Hampton,
and a sister, Susie Matthews.
Loving survivors include his wife, Sue
(Frazier) Hampton, of Hot Springs; two sons, Mark Hampton and wife, Lavona,
of Cave Springs, Arkansas; and Bart Hampton, a daughter, Liz Little and
husband, Jim, a brother George Hampton and wife, Faye, all of Hot Springs;
seven grandchildren, Tiffany and Will Whitley, Jessica and Adam Duncan,
Hannah Little, Abbey Little, Dawn Hampton, Adam and Lindsey Franklin and
Timothy Franklin, four great-grandchildren, Logen Duncan, Parker Duncan,
Halle Whitley and Harrison Whitley.
Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2010, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home
with Rev. John McCallum officiating. Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Scott Edwards, Aaron Edwards, John Frazier, Jody Frazier,
Johnny Webb and Will Whitley. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Reynolds, Al
Hicks, Roger Needham, Marshel Wagoner, Charles Edwards, Jim Frazier, Tony
Frazier and Jim Little.
Memorials may be made to Mindanao Ministry, 250
Painter Lane, Hot Springs, AR 71913. [from Caruth-Hale
Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1950]
Harrington, Mary Louisa
Harmon - Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary Louise
Harrington, 79, of Hot Springs, went home to be with her Lord on June 9,
2009. She was born December 15, 1929, in Hot Springs to the late James E.
and Myrtle Dashner Harmon, Sr. She enjoyed doing ceramics and did beautiful,
delicate work. Mary Louise was a nursery worker at Second Baptist. Many
years ago, she also volunteered at First Step School, where she was voted
Grandmother of the Year. She was a charter member of Hot Springs Baptist
Church. Mary Louise and Murl Harrington were married June 7, 1949, and just
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Mary Louise was blessed with
special neighbors: Mike and Beth Oliver, Russell and Allison Britt, David
Pierce and the Matlocks. Denise Wehunt Brown was a special friend and helpmate.
Loving survivors include her husband, Murl Harrington, a son, Rick Harrington
and his wife, Cathy, granddaughter, Lois Marie Harrington, step-granddaughters:
Kelly Johnson and Brandy Rowton, step great-grandchildren: Jada, Adam, Stephanie,
and Jonathon, a brother, James E. Harmon, Jr., and his wife, Mary Lou, of
Washington State; a sister Sally Hunt and her husband, Ben, of Batesville,
Mississippi.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2009,
at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home with Rev. Shane Robertson officiating. Burial
will follow at Morning Star Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Ben Hunt, Guary
Hunt, Lloyd Harrington, Neal Johnson, John Horner, David Pierce, and Robert
Brown. Honorary pallbearers are Rex and Jerri Wehunt, Jack and Polly Bales.
Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. [from Caruth-Hale
Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1949]
Harris, Don - Montague, Prince
Edward Island — Don Harris, of Montague, Prince Edward Island, died suddenly
on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at the Kings County Hospital.
Don was born
on Jan. 21, 1940, in Hot Springs. He was the son of the late Alvin and Elizabeth
Harris.
Don lived in Hot Springs and graduated from Hot Springs High
School in 1958. He moved to Florida to attend college and later moved to
Nova Scotia as an archeologist at Fort Louisbourg. He was an avid cyclist
who frequently visited Parkside Cycle, bread maker, horse lover and skilled
snooker player. He visited Hot Springs several times a year and visited
with family and friends.
Don will be sadly missed by his wife, Jane;
children, Donald Rhys (Carole) Harris of Florida, Jacob (Tara) Harris of
Calgary, Alberta, Alison Harris of St. John’s, Newfoundland; and granddaughters,
Sophie and Charlotte. Don is also survived by siblings, Patricia Partin
of California, Nancy (Bill) Harris of Hot Springs, David (Dayna) Harris
of Arizona, Tanna (Greg) Harris and Clay (Lisa) Harris of Florida, Ricky
(Tina) Harris of Colorado, Lisa (Gary) Harris Orr of Idaho and many nieces,
nephews and cousins.
A memorial gathering was held July 27, 2013 at
the Harris’ home in Montague. [from Sentinel-Record
obituary] [Class
of 1958]
Harrison, Lorin R. - Lorin R. Harrison, Jr., 70, of
Hot Springs died Monday, August 26, 2002, in a local hospital.
Born January
8, 1932, at Mossville, he was a retired U.S. Navy senior chief petty officer,
Korea War and Vietnam veteran, deacon of Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church,
former owner of Cobra Grocery Store and member of Masonic Lodge 419.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Harrison of Hot Springs; one son and
daughter-in-law, Russell and Georgia Harrison of Hot Springs; three brothers
and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Eithel Harrison of Hot Springs, Walley and
Estella Harrison of Greenwood, Indiana, and Sam and Gwen Harrison of Davis,
Colorado; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Roxie and Arthur Austin of Arvado,
Colorado, and Virginia and Raymond Dodd of Hot Springs; one grandchild,
David R. Harrison; nieces; and nephews.
The service will be 10 a.m. Thursday
in Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel with Brother Albert Houpt officiating.
Pallbearers will be Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church deacons.
Honorary
pallbearers are his nieces and nephews, Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church
members, John Smith, Roy Smith, Raymond Dodd, Arthur Austin, J. E. Edgmon,
Corey Green, Benjamin Wright, Joshua Gilliam, Drs. Timothy Webb, Robert
Johnson, Kimberly Agee, Matthew Hulsey and Richard Finch, and St. Joseph's
Mercy Health Center nursing staff.
Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church. [Sentinel-Record;
date unknown] [Class of 1950]
Harrison, Richard Gilford - Richard Gilford Harrison,
74, of Hot Springs died Sunday, April 2, 2006, surrounded by his family.
Born May 18, 1931, in Hot Springs to the late Gilford and Marie "Midge"
Harrison. He was a retired Air Force Major, a member of Grand Avenue
United Methodist Church and a member of the Downtown Lions Club for 20 years...He
was president and third generation of Harrison Construction Company.
He retired in 2003.
He was survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty Pullen
Harrison and his four children: son Michael Harrison and wife Michelle
of Hot Springs, daughter Robin Harrison of Little Rock, Richard Harrison
of Buckville, and daughter Cindy Stapleton of Buckville; grandchildren Lauren
Elizabeth Harrison, Beth Fisher and Ricky Stapleton; great-granddaughter
Bailey Fisher; one sister Martha Poe of Hot Springs; stepmother Eileen Harrison
of Hot Springs...
Honorary pallbearers will be Ben and Joe Kaufman, employees
of Harrison Construction Company, Shannon Montgomery, John Umphers, Etsel
Maddox of Colorado Springs, Colorado, members of the Shelly Valley Gun Club,
Danny Daniels, Ken Barker, neighbors of Clifton Properties, Joe Mouton and
brother-in-law Don Pullen...
Memorials should be sent to Grand Avenue
United Methodist Church at 841 Quapaw, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Services
will be conducted by the Rev. David Crooks, pastor of Grand Avenue United
Methodist Church... (Caruth-Hale Funeral Home) [Sentinel-Record,
April 4, 2006] [Class of 1949]
Hays, Floyd Jefferson, Jr.
- Floyd J. Hays Jr., 71, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday November 9,
2014. He was born on May 22, 1943. in Hot Springs, to the late Floyd J.
and Louise Hays.
Floyd was also predeceased by his sister in law, Jo
Hays, and brother in law Ken Sikorski.
Those still loving him include
his loving wife of 40 years, Susan Hays; daughter, Jenny (Matt) Ford, beloved
twin grandsons, his special buddies Luke and Jackson Ford; brother, Ed Hays
of Garland Texas; Sisters, Maelu (Kenneth) Ellis and Carol Sikorski, both
of Hot Springs; sister in law, Karen Gentile (Dave) of Huntley, Illinois;
brother in law, Ralph (Ronnie) of Plainfield, Illinois; several nieces,
nephews, and his very special four-legged friend, Zoe.
Floyd was a graduate
of the University of Arkansas and an avid Razorback fan. He had an accomplished
31 year career with the FBI and later as an auditor with the state of Arkansas
for 5 years. In addition to being a loving husband, father, and Popi (his
favorite), he also enjoyed his coffee group, the Band of Brothers.
The
Rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the family will continue to receive visitors
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday November 17, 2014, in the Chapel of Gross
Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Mary's on Tuesday
November 18, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.
Pallbearers include Dr. Wally Towle,
Don Pullen, J. E. Sanders, Morse Gist, Eudox Patterson, Nick Utyesonich,
Dean Traywick, and Jim Back.
Honorary pallbearers include Bruce Garnett,
Donnie Plummer, Craig Keaton, and Carl Ford.
Special thanks are given
to Dr. Koehn, Dr. Divers, Dr. Grose, and the staff of Arkansas Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice and Paws
and Claws. [from Gross Funeral Home online obituary]
[Class of 1961]
Hickman, Jane Evelyn Priddy - Jane Evelyn Hickman, of
Hot Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 14,
2006.
She was born in Hot Springs to Eugene J. and Alice Ruth Cox Priddy.
She was a retired secretary for the Arkansas Rehabilitation Center and a
member of Piney Baptist Church. She was past vice president of the
Business and Professional Women's Club. She was a member of South Hot Springs
Lioness Club and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was predeceased by her father,
Eugene J. Priddy, her husband, Jay H. Hickman, and a granddaughter, Kimberly
M. Hickman.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and
Jane Hickman of Hot Springs, and Jay Alden and Marie Hickman of Hot Springs
Village; her mother, Alice Ruth Priddy, of Hot Springs; two brothers and
one sister-in-law, Danny and Carolyn Priddy and David Priddy and his fiancee,
Wanda Stephens, all of Hot Springs; three sisters and two brothers-in-law,
Ruth Elaine Cooper of Hot Springs, Ruby and Gordon Barnette of Hot Springs
Village, and Margaret and George Tingle of Orlando, Florida; four grandchildren,
Rebecca Wyckoff, Alan and Jessica Hickman, Jr., Landon Hickman and Kymber
Hickman; two great-granddaughters, Caitlin Wyckoff and Kyrsti Hickman; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
The service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Catcher officiating.
Pallbearers are Alan Hickman, Jay Alden Hickman, Alan Hickman, Jr., Michael
Tingle, Landon Hickman, Danny Priddy, and David Priddy.
Honorary pallbearers
will be Dr. Martin Koehn, Arkansas Hospice, Linda Davis, and members of
Piney Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Hughes Cemetery in Mountain Pine.
Memorials have been designated to the Piney Baptist Church. [Sentinel-Record;
date unknown] [Class of 1950]
Hignight, Mary Loyce Hoover
- Mary Hoover Hignight, 77, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Methodist
Germantown Hospital. Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22 at Forest
Hill South with visitation Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in Forest
Hill South Cemetery.
Mrs. Hignight is survived by her sons, Steven Hignight
of Memphis; Kevin Hignight of Olive Branch, Mississippi; and her daughter,
Karen Camp (Steve) of Cordova; three loving grandchildren, Eric Hignight
, Alicia Camp and Ben Hignight; her sisters, Betty Walls (Jim) and Paula
Hopper, both of Olive Branch, Mississippi; her brothers, Bill Hoover of
Rowlett, Texas, Ken Hoover of Thaxton, Mississippi, and Pat Hoover of Hernando,
Mississippi.
Mary was a life long homemaker who was an outstanding cook
who loved to prepare meals for her family and friends. She was a member
of Capleville United Methodist Church, sang in the church choir and was
a devoted volunteer through out her life. She also loved to walk her dog
Ramona, who was her pride and joy. Ramona was also quite a celebrity in
her neighborhood. Mimi, as she was known to her grandchildren, can never
be replaced. Mom, we love you forever. God bless you and pray for us.
[from the Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tennessee, April 21, 2009,
page B4] [Class
of 1950]
Hill, Betty C. Powell
- Betty C. Hill, 79, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
She was born April 21, 1934, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to the late Rellous
and Lona Powell. P
receding her in death were her husband of fifty years,
Richard A. “Skip” Hill and grandson Richard A. Hill III.
Survivors include
four daughters and one son: Carol and Carroll Sullivan of Gulf Breeze, Florida;
Connie Hill of Hot Springs; Cindy and Ricky Lee of Shreveport, Louisiana;
Richard A. Hill Jr. of Alexander, Arkansas; and Cheryl and Jeff Goslee of
Hot Springs. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren
and three sisters: Josie Davis of Van Buren, Arkansas; Geraldine Brodrick
of Hot Springs; and Pat Scott of Point Cedar, Arkansas; who was also her
best friend; and brother-in-law Clark Hill of West Monroe, Louisiana.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the caring staff of Arkansas
Hospice.
A celebration of Betty’s life will be at one o’clock sharp
on March 16, 2014, at the home of her fantastic granddaughter Karen Horton.
[from Caruth-Hale Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1953]
Hill, Sam H., Jr. - Sam H. Hill, Jr., 71, of Hot Springs,
died Friday, March 5, 2004.
Born August 3, 1932, at Hot Springs to Sam
H. and Hattie Mays Hill, Sr., he attended the University of Tennessee, practiced
dentistry in Hot Springs for over 40 years and member of Grand Avenue United
Methodist Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Pam Gibson Hill;
and one son.
Survivors include one son, Sam H. Hill III of Hot Springs;
four daughters and three sons-in-law, Sammi Wilson of Hot Springs, Beverly
and Kenny Copeland of Texarkana, Texas, Traci and Michael Chaver of Bastrop,
Texas, and Kim and Lee Parris of Cabot; seven grandchildren; and one sister
and brother-in-law, Connie and Roy Gray of McKinney, Texas.
The service
will be 10 a.m. Monday in Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel. [Sentinel-Record;
date unknown] [Class of 1950]
Hogaboom, Edwin Dell
- Edwin D. Hogaboom, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013. He was
born May 14, 1937, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the son on G. E. and Martha
Hogaboom.
Ed enjoyed a long career as a C.P.A., was a loving father
and husband, and an avid Razorback fan. He was a graduate of the University
of Arkansas and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves, retiring in 1991. On September
23, 1972, he married Lynda Lindsey Hogaboom, his wife of 41 years.
He
is preceded in death by four brothers; Dr. Gilbert Hogaboom, Lindrel Hogaboom
Sr., Charles Abell, and Carroll Abell, and a son-in-law, Thomas Harber.
Survivors include his wife, Lynda, his son, Dennis Hogaboom and wife
Leslie of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Lindsey Hogaboom Harber of Atlanta,
Georgia; sister, Martha Pearson of Victoria, Texas, and several nieces and
nephews.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13,
2013, at Gross Mortuary, followed by a 2:00 p.m. service. Interment will
be at Greenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Hogaboom, Jan Hogaboom
and Lindrel Hogaboom Jr., Paul Maddox, Ronnie Wallace, and Robert Pearson.
Honorary pallbearers include the board of directors of the Buckstaff Bathhouse,
Elizabeth Robbins and the volunteer staff at the Garland County Historical
Society, and the Mercy Hospital emergency room staff. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Garland County Historical society, 328 Quapaw,
Hot Springs, AR 71901, First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Ave., Hot Springs,
AR, or a charity of your choice. [from the Gross Funeral
Home online obituary] [Class
of 1955]
Hogue, Barbara Martin
- Barbara Martin Hogue, 54, of Hot Springs died Sunday, February 21, 1999,
at home.
She was a member of Hot Springs Duplicate Bridge Club where
she attained the status of Bronze Life Master, past president of YWCA, board
member and past president of Hot Springs Junior Auxiliary and co-owner and
president of National Air Express, Inc.
Survivors include her husband,
Paul J. Hogue; one son, Rick Hogue of Hot Springs; one daughter, Janet Rumohr
of Owensboro, Kentucky; one sister, Patricia Eudy of Little Rock; two brothers
Bill Martin of Tampa, Florida, and Brian Martin of Kansas City, Kansas;
and two grandchildren, Adam Rumohr and Allison Rumohr.
Visitation is
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at 200 James Drive.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Garland County Library. [from
the Sentinel-Record, date unknown] [Class
of 1962]
Hogue, Paul James - Paul
James Hogue, 69, of Hot Springs, died January 12, 2014. He graduated from
Hot Springs High School, Hendrix College and the University of Arkansas
Law School. Practicing law in Hot Springs was his lifelong career. Paul
was an avid bridge player, attaining Life Master status and playing daily.
He is predeceased by his father, Vernon Hogue and his wife, Barbara
Martin Hogue.
Survivors include his mother, Evelyn Bradford Hogue, his
son, Rick Hogue, his daughter, Janet Hogue Rumohr and sister-in-law, Patricia
Patenotte Eudy.
There will be no service or visitation.
The family
requests that you make a donation in his name to the Garland County Humane
Society in lieu of flowers. [from Caruth-Hale Funeral
Home online obituary] [Class
of 1962]
Hoover, Vivian Frances Tillman - Vivian Frances Hoover,
age 71, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2003, after a short battle
with cancer.
Vivian was born on July 22, 1932, to Arthur and Maudie Tillman
in Hot Springs. She will always be remembered as a loving mother,
for her good sense of humor, her thoughtfulness and for her devotion to
her husband, William Hoover. Vivian was a quiet woman who liked to
garden and had an obvious green thumb. She enjoyed art and decorating
and her home was filled with hand-painted pots, vases, pictures and even
furniture. She and William lived in Hot Springs for 15 years before
moving to be near family in Rockwall, Texas. Vivian and William were
members of Grand Avenue Untied Methodist Church in Hot Springs.
Vivian
is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Clyde Hoover; her son, William
Hoover and wife, Renee of Paola, Kansas; son, Chris Hoover and wife, Betsy
of Rockwall; daughter, Wendy Caston and husband, John of Jacksonville, Florida;
brother, Richard Tillman and wife, Dorothy of Richardson, Texas; ten grandchildren,
Amanda Spiess and husband, Martin; Jennifer Wlker and husband Allen; Mikaleb,
Tanner and Brandy Hoover; Daniel, Madeline and Elliot Hoover; and Samantha
and Seth Caston; and many other relatives and friends.
Although Vivian
is not physically with us any longer, we look forward to seeing her agian
in glory. Our assurance remains in knowing that for us in Christ,
death has no victory: Phil. 1:21 "To live in Christ, to die is gain."
Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at Grand
Avenue Methodist Church in Hot Springs with Dr. David Crooks, minister,
officiating. Private burial will follow at Cunningham Cemetery.
[Sentinel-Record; date unknown] [Class
of 1950]
Houser, Barbara Ann Bunn
- Barbara Bunn Houser of Little Rock died February 25, 2011. Patti, as she
was know to friends and family, was born October 30, 1937, in Hot Springs,
Arkansas. Her parents were William Buel Bunn and Margaret Macie Tittle Bunn.
In 1963, she married B. J. Houser who survives. Survivors are her daughter,
Susan Fuller and her husband, Dr. Jim Fuller; her son, Parker Houser and
his wife, Diana; and grandchildren, Ashley Fuller, Clint Fuller, and William
Robert Houser; a brother, David Bunn and wife, Susan, of Hot Springs; and
sister, Bobbye Henry of New Boston, Texas; nieces, Janet Willis and Virginia
Guneyli: and nephew, Buck Bunn.
Barbara grew up in Hot Springs; after
graduation from Hot Springs High School, she worked for several years in
Washington, D.C. and from 1957 to 1960 worked for Mrs. Eisenhower as a member
of the White House Social Staff. She later began working for the Social
Security Administration in Hot Springs and retired from that agency after
a 30 year career in government service.
No flowers, please. Barbara was
an inveterate and eclectic reader. Memorials to the Garland County Library,
1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901 would please her.
A
memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, First United
Methodist Church, Little Rock. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral
Home and Cremation Service, 1921 Main, 758-1170. [from North Little Rock
Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1955]
Housley, Robert Franklin "Bob" - Bob was born and raised in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, where he graduated from Hot Springs High School. He received a full scholarship in music to Arkansas Tech University. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music. He also received a fellowship for graduate work and earned a teaching credential. In addition, he also worked as a band director. Bob joined the United States Air Force where he played first chair trumpet in the Air Force Band. He was recognized as a world class musician, playing in many major symphonies, and requested to play "Taps" at one of the Kennedy Memorials. Beginning in 1966, Bob began a career in sales to serve the Dallas area with paper and envelope supplies. In this position, he was able to build friendships that would last a lifetime. Bob was a loving father and will be so deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his son, Brian Housley, his daughter Brittany Housley, his brother John Housley and sister-in-law, Linda Housley and also by nephews Andy and Robert Housley of Los Gatos, California. Bob will be laid to rest following a graveside service on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. at the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery. [from Allen Family Funeral online obituary] [Class of 1956]
Howard, Harry Boyd, Jr. - Boyd Howard, 77, of Hot Springs,
died Monday, September 1, 2008, at a local hospital. He was born June
16, 1931, to the late Louise McMillan Howard and Harry B. Howard, Sr., in
Hot Springs.
Mr. Howard was a route supervisor for Borden Dairy, a member
of Central Baptist Church and United States Marine Veteran. He was
predeceased by his parents and his wife, Betty Jewel Howard.
Survivors
include one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Jeana Howard, of Hot Springs;
two brothers and one sister-in-law, Robert M. Howard, of Houston, Texas,
and Mike and Darcye Howard, of Mabelvale, Arkansas; nine grandchildren,
Michelle Patterson, Susan Sangster, Debbie Satin, Russell Miller, Jami Miller,
Hope Boatright, Samuel Sangster, Destiny Sangster and Brian Palowsky.
...Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2008, at Hot Springs Funeral
Home with Dr. William D. Harris officiating. Burial will follow at
Greenwood Cemetery with Military Honors by VFW Post 2278.
Pallbearers
will be Joey Miller, Frankie Scott, Jim Geurin, Carol bridges, Robert Meyer
and Jerry Hodges. Honorary pallbearers are Kenneth W. Howard, Robert
J. Howard, and Dr. Martin Koehn, Dr. Robert Blevins, Glenn Woppell, Dixie
Franklin, Lori Palowsky, Terry Sorrells, Rhonda Cravens, Reba Parker, Central
Baptist Church and Arkansas Inpatient Hospice at St. Joseph's Mercy Health
Center... [Sentinel-Record; September 4, 2008; page 10A]
[Class of 1949]
Hughes, Jennifer L. Rainwater
- Jennifer L. “Jenny Lee” Hughes, 73, of Hot Springs died on Wednesday,
December 16, 2009, in a local hospital. She was born on March 20, 1936,
in Hot Springs to the late Ted and Edna Logan Rainwater. She attended Oaklawn
Elementary School and was a 1954 graduate of Hot Springs High School and
graduated from Hot Springs Business College. She was a retired office manager
for Aramark Corporation.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law;
Adam and Andrea Hughes of Charleston, South Carolina, and Joseph Hughes
of Hot Springs, four daughters and two sons-in-law, Sean Hughes of Portland,
Oregon, Meghan and Jerry Hirsch, Karmen Hughes of Astoria, Oregon, and Naomi
(Brett) Hughes and Ross Borden of Portland, Oregon, two brothers and one
sister-in-law; Ted Rainwater and Merrill and Linda Rainwater, all of Hot
Springs, two sisters and two brothers-in-law; Susan and Jim Bullock of Prescott,
Arkansas, and Julie and Ron Liter of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and six grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. in the
Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been
designated to the Garland County Humane Society. [from
Hot Springs Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1954]
Hughes, Judy Katherine
Lowder - Judy Katherine Hughes, 68, of Hot Springs, Arkansas,
went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 27, 2014. She was born February
17, 1946, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to the late Wilburn Lee and Lois Lucille
(Hays) Lowder.
Judy worked for over thirty years at Garland County Courthouse.
She loved crafts. Judy loved her family, especially her grandkids.
She
is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joyce Ann Graves.
Judy
is survived by her husband of forty-nine years, Charles Hughes of Hot Springs,
son Tim Hughes (Vicki); brother Phillip Lowder (Karen); grandchildren Lauren,
Blake and Hailey and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Gary Scott, Greg Grant, Chris Lowder, Jeff Lowder, Keith
Henderson and Geff Buck.
Honorary pallbearers include Blake Hughes,
Eli Graves, Ben Graves, Abe Graves and Dr. Hutchens.
Visitation will
be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Service
will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home with Bro. Clarence
Shell Jr.
officiating. Burial will follow at Lowe Cemetery. [from Caruth-Hale Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1964]
Hulsey, Everette Ray
- Everette Ray Hulsey, 85, was born July 27, 1929. He died at home on September
12, 2014. He was a life-long resident of Hot Springs. Ray was preceded in
death by his parents, Clarence and Nora Hulsey and his sister, Shirley Bates.
Ray is survived by his wife, Clara Louise Hulsey; his niece, Karen Sanders;
Lou's siblings, May McFarland, Bill Harrington, Adrian Harrington, Doris
Kilcrease, and Dennis Harrington, their families and a host of other nieces
and nephews.
A veteran of the Korean War, Ray served as a member of
the United States Marine Corps. He attended Gardner United Methodist Church
and retired after over forty years of service as an occupational massage
therapist for the Buckstaff and Ozark Bath Houses.
Funeral Services
will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday September 15 at Gardner United Methodist
Church with Pastor Mark Williams and Rev. Bruce Howard officiating.
Pallbearers will be Mick Harris, Ken Johnson, Bill Grissam, and nephews
Mike Bates, Steve Harrington, Chantz Kilcrease, Randy McFarland, and Gary
McFarland.
Honorary pallbearers are Tom Burns, Larry Snyder, and the
entire membership of Gardner United Methodist Church.
Interment will
be at Cutter Morning Star Cemetery under the direction of Gross Funeral
Home.
Visitation will be at Gardner United Methodist Church at 10 a.m.
Monday with services following at 11:00. [from Gross Funeral
Home online obituary] [Class
of 1947]
Hunt, Elizabeth Ann
"Sally" Harmon - Elizabeth Ann "Sally" Harmon Hunt age 79,
widow of Ben F. Hunt, died March 29, 2011, at Tri-Lakes Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 2, 2011, at Wells Funeral
Home, with Reverend Paul Middleton officiating. Interment will be in Forrest
Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday April 1, 2011, at
Wells Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hunt was born June 10, 1931, in Hot Springs,
Arkansas, to James Earnest and Myrtle Irene Dashner Harmon. Sally was a
Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer, president of the local Club of Homemakers,
4-H Club leader and Sunday School teacher. She enjoyed making gifts for
Unity Hospice. Sally spent her entire life helping others.
Survivors
include her daughter Bennita A. Hunt Saba and son-in-Law Louis Saba of Batesville,
Mississippi; son Guary L. Hunt of Batesville, Mississippi; brother James
Earnest Harmon Jr. of West Richland, Washington; grandson Robert Saba of
Cordova, Tennessee.
Mrs. Hunt was pecededed in death by her husband,
parents and sister Mary Louise Harmon Harrington.
Pallbearers are Billy
McGehee, Joe Morgan, Don Keltner, Ricky Davis, Tim Harmon and Mike Woods.
Memorials can be made to the Gideons, c/o Panola Camp, Box 791 Batesville,
Ms. 38606. [from Wells Funeral Home and Cremation Services
online obituary] [Class
of 1950]