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Classmates Obituaries - Letter D
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Dacus, Elizabeth Allene
Caudell - Elizabeth “Allene” Dacus of Bryant, Arkansas went
to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2014.
She was born July 31,
1943, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Alvin Elvert Caudell and Lillie
Pearl Thomason-Caudell.
Allene loved her savior, Jesus, and spent most
of her time in prayer and studying the Holy Bible. She longed to be home
with Him and loved talking about His soon return. She worshiped Him with
her piano playing and by writing hundreds of songs praising Him. She instilled
in her children a strong foundation of faith and the certainty of being
together in eternity.
She loved her family deeply. She chose to be a
home-maker and raise her children. Her children know they were loved and
that she was always ready to support them, tend to their needs, hurts, trials,
and fight for them. When her physical health would not allow her to be present,
her children knew she was talking to the Lord on their behalf.
She enjoyed
watching football and basketball with her husband. They spent many hours
watching and rooting for the Razorbacks and other SEC conference teams.
She loved traveling with her husband and in the last several years they
were able to see the Ocean, Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Canada, and
Niagara Falls. They often reminisced about these trips and the memories
will not be forgotten.
She is survived by her faithful and devoted husband
of 43 years, James “Jim” Dacus; son, David Terry (Holly); daughters, Donna
Sanchez and Dana Ray (Wayne) all of Bryant; grandchildren, Faith Terry,
M’Kenna Moore, Josh Terry, and Austin Sanchez; great-grandson, Garrett Poirier;
sister, Alta Jackson of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Audrey Reighard (Mark) of
Oklahoma; brothers, Alvin “Bud” Caudell (Kathy) of Hot Springs, Arkansas;
Gene Caudell (Monna) of Indiana.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00
p.m., Monday, January 20, 2014, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel,
10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209, (501) 455-5800. Family
will receive friends following the service. [from Roller-Drummond
Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1961]
Dale, Frederick R. - Frederick
R. Dale, age 79, of Hot Springs passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011.
He was born January 28, 1932, to the late Plumer and Pearl Dale in Hot Springs,
Arkansas. He was a graduate of the Hot Springs High School Class of 1950;
a veteran of the U.S. Navy and received the National Defense Service Medal;
a graduate of the University of Arkansas, member of the SAE fraternity;
past President and Co-Founder of the Hot Springs Savings and Loan; past
President of the Home Federal Saving and Loan of Ada, Oklahoma; and a real
estate agent with Meyers Realty starting in 1993 before retiring with ERA
Rushing McAdams Polychron Realtors in 2011. He was the Hot Springs Board
of Realtors' 2007 Realtor of the Year and President of the Hot Springs Board
of Realtors for 2007. His community service and other organizations served
included the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Hot Springs Civil
Service Commission, the Hot Springs Lions Club, the Garland County Industrial
Development Commission, the U.S. Savings and Loan League, the YWCA, the
United Way of Garland County, the Salvation Army, the Special Olympics,
and the Lake Ouachita Camping Association.
He is survived by his wife
of 29 years, Karla Dale of Hot Springs; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda
and Bill "Pops" Muse; four daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Gene Riley
of Hot Springs, Karen "K-K" and James Montgomery of Hot Springs, Kelli and
Branson Mulburger of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kristi and Darren Clinton
of Ada, Oklahoma; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Jennifer Dale of
Collierville, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; and on great grandchild.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Gross Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Hot Springs Lions Club.
The family is truly grateful to the many caregivers at St Joseph Hospital,
Garland Nursing Home and Rehab, and to the many friends that have provided
their unconditional care to Mr. Dale over the last several months. He will
be dearly missed by his family and friends. [Gross Funeral Home online obituary]
[Class
of 1950]
Daniel, Doyle William - Little Rock - Doyle William Daniel Jr., 68, of
Little Rock, died Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Born May 21, 1939, in Hot Springs,
to Doyle W. and Dorothy Nash Daniel Sr., he was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam
War veteran, graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, a teacher, worked
for Mills High School, served with the Little Rock Planning Commission and
was a member of Otter Creek First Baptist church.
Survivors include his
wife of 45 years, Rosalie Gay Daniel; two sons and one daughter-in-law,
David Arthur Daniel, of Springlake, Texas, and Joseph Clint and Katharyn
Daniel, of Little Rock; one daughter, Katherine Gay Daniel, of Benton; two
grandchildren, Lorelai Rhiannon Daniel and Griffin Emrys Daniel; one brother,
Marion Clyde Daniel, of Alaska; two aunts, Juan Wheatley and Mazell Pannell;
and one uncle, R. Guinn Daniel.
The memorial service will be 11 a.m.
Saturday in Otter Creek First Baptist Church, Little Rock.
Burial will
be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Ten Mile Cemetery, Benton.
Visitation will be
6-8 p.m. Thursday in Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home, Alexander.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VA Hospital-Voluntary Service,
Attn: Adult Day Health Care, 4300 W. Seventh St., Little Rock, Arkansas
72205. [from Sentinel-Record obituary April 23, 2008,
page 8A] [Class
of 1957]
Davasher, Darrell - Darrell
Davasher died at home on Saturday, December 18, 2010 of colon cancer. He
was born on February 12, 1937, and lived in Hot Springs most of his life.
He was a skilled, gifted and self taught mechanical engineer, and used his
talents to help others, often without recompense. He was a talented gardener,
well known for his expertise with heirloom tomatoes. He loved his family
with all his heart, and devoted his heart to their well being. He cherished
his big white house on the hill. His wife of over 52 years, Marty, was his
best friend, confidant, and the love of his life.
He was predeceased
by his beloved daughter, Shannon Sherrill [Ralph]; his adopted parents,
Roy and Rachael Sherrill; two brothers, William "Bill" Sherrill and Stephen
Sherrill; and by one sister, Lillian Sherrill Smith of Longview, Texas,
all cherished and missed.
He is survived by his wife, Marty, his cherished
children: daughter, Antonia Lambert [David], two sons, Brandon [Faith] and
Marc Stephen Davasher and a grandson, Devon Davasher, who was like a son
to him and grandson Hunter Davasher. Also six beloved granddaughters, Aubriauna
Davasher, Miranda Ragsdale [Brian], Megan Pree [Travis], Madeline Lambert,
Shannon and Charlotte Rose Davasher. Also surviving are two great grandsons,
and two great granddaughters, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and
nephews.
He leaves behind his beloved brothers, Pat Sherrill [Anna],
of Hot Springs, Bill D. Murphree of Australia, Steven Hotho [Emma Lou],
Charles Edwards [Judy] and Elmer Miles [Jackie], all of Hot Springs, and
five sisters, Martha Murphree of Alaska, Gwen and Judith Sherrill of Texas,
Jackie Bull and Susan Sherrill of Hot Springs. Some he found later in life,
and were chosen by his heart. He was deeply loved, richly blessed.
Darrell
was cremated, and services will be held to honor his beautiful life on Monday,
December 27 at 11 am at Tranquil Cemetery.
Please send no flowers. Instead,
Darrell requested that you do a kind deed for someone, or if preferred,
send a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in memory of Darrell.
Honorary pallbearers are Ethan Holland, the wonderful Hot Springs Hospice
Home Care, Doctor Patrick from Ireland in Mena, and Doctors Robert Breving
and Mark Lefler both in Hot Springs, and Darrell’s’ nephew, Doctor Jim Roy
Guerin of Oklahoma. [Hot Springs Funeral Home online obituary]
[Class
of 1956]
Davasher, Martha Ray "Marty"
Sherrill - Martha "Marty" Sherrill Davasher, 73, of Hot Springs,
passed away Monday, March 17, 2014, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her
family. She is the daughter of William and Rachel Sherrill.
She is predeceased
by her husband of 52 years, Darrell Davasher; daughter, Shannon Biles; brothers,
Bill, Pat and Pete Sherrill; sisters, Lillian Sherrill Piner and Jackie
Sherrill Bull.
Survivors include her daughter, Tonia (David) Lambert,
her sons, Marc Davasher and Brandon (Faith) Davasher; eight grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gwen Sherrill, Judy Sherrill and
Susan Sherrill; numerous nieces, nephews, beloved relatives and friends.
There will be a private family memorial service planned at a later date.
[from Sentinel-Record Obituary] [Class
of 1958]
Davis, Gilbert L. - Gilbert
L. “Gil” Davis, 80, of Conway, died Saturday, August 2, 2014, at his home.
He was born July 20, 1934, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to the late Peter
L. Davis and Edith Sanders Davis. He was preceded in death by his sister,
Marilyn Janet Martin.
He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Conway,
a Gideon, a retired school teacher in Arkansas and a retired Major with
the Air Force Reserve.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Withrow Davis
of the home; three sons, Cecil Davis and Kathy of Greenbrier, Arkansas,
Roger Davis and Teresa of Mooresville, North Carolina, and Glen Wilson and
Karen of Conway; one daughter, Terri Ebest and Ken of Houston, Texas; eleven
grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
Funeral service will be
Wednesday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Funeral Home, 1751
Dave Ward Drive, Conway, with Stan Young officiating.
[from Griffett Leggett Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1952]
Dean, Leonard Norman "Buddy"
- L. Norman "Buddy" Dean, 85, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on
March 29, 2013. He was born in Hot Springs on September 3, 1927, to Fulton
Leonard and Elsie Mae (Norman) Dean. Buddy was a member of the Hot Springs
High School Class of 1946. In 1949 he played freshman football for John
Barnhill at the University of Arkansas and continued playing football at
Henderson State Teachers College where he lettered and made all conference,
graduating in 1953. He was a Navy veteran. Buddy owned Dean Insurance and
Real Estate Company.
He is predeceased by his parents, wife, Lonnie
Jean (Daniels) Dean and sister, Betty Laverne Baldwin.
Loving survivors
include his son, Leonard Dean Jr. of Hot Springs; daughter, Connie (David)
Davila of Little Rock; daughter, Dona (Gene) Scott, of Little Rock; grandchildren,
Hunter Scott, Taylor Scott, Emmie Davila and David Dean Davila; and one
great-grandchild, Weston Scott.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., Monday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Funeral services
will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with his nephew, Phil Baldwin
officiating. Burial is at Greenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Leonard
Dean Jr., David Davila, Gene Scott, Hunter Scott, Taylor Scott, David Dean
Davila, Phillip Baldwin and Keith McAnally. Honorary pallbearers are Frank
Taylor, Bobby Hecke, John "Pancho" Wolf, James McNeil, H.A.'s members and
his many wonderful caregivers.
Memorials may be made to the Garland
County Humane Society or the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation.
[from Caruth-Hale Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1946]
Dennis, Thomas Edwin
- Thomas “Ed” Dennis age 72 of Hot Springs died, Wednesday, November 14,
2012 in a Little Rock hospital. He was born August 21, 1940, in Hot Springs
to Cloyd and Nellie Shortreed Dennis. They preceded him in death as well
as his first wife, Marnette Sue Smith Dennis. He was a graduate of Ouachita
Baptist University and sold franchises for TCBY during their hay day. He
was an avid baseball fan and player.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis
Dennis; one daughter, Jill and husband Dennis Thomas; three grandchildren,
Adam Lee Thomas, Abby Susanna Thomas and Brooke Elizabeth Thomas; one brother,
Bill Dennis and wife Beverly of Bryant; six step children and many step
grandchildren.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be 10:00
a.m. Monday at Trinity Church with Brother Bob Thornton officiating.
[from Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services online obituary]
[Class
of 1958]
Dever, Frances Ida Williamson
- Frances Ida Williamson Dever, 84, of Hot Springs died on Saturday, March
20, 2010, in a local nursing facility. She was born on February 6, 1926,
in Hot Springs to the late William Roscoe and Ida Belle Jones Williamson.
She was a graduate of Hot Springs High School in 1944, a member of the Central
Baptist Church, the Ladies of 44, a former member of the Garland County
Historical Society, the Arkansas Archeology Society and was a retired timekeeper
for Arkansas Power and Light.
She was predeceased by her parents, one
sister, Lois Hutchinson, and two brothers, Fred Williamson and Al Williamson.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill “Bunny" and Linda Dever
of Hot Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Earl van Boeschoten
of Napa, California; one sister, Stella “Teta” Smith of California; four
grandchildren, Devron Dever, Angela Dever Nuckolls, Tami Robbins and Robbie
Robbins; and three great grandchildren, Annalise Nuckolls, Maraelynn Nuckolls
and Madalynn Robbins.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 25, 2010, from
5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Funeral services
will be Friday, March 26, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the Hot Springs Funeral
Home Chapel with Chaplain Bill Blackmon officiating.
Pallbearers will
be Robbie Robbins, Devron Dever, Earl van Boeschoten, Jim Moshinskie, Charles
Moshinskie and Jamie Nuckolls.
Honorary pallbearers will be the staff
of Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, Ladies of 44,members of Central Baptist
Church, the staff of Canyon Springs Nursing Home and Uneda Herron.
Burial
will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorials have been designated to the
Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, 3648 North Hwy. 7, Hot Springs, AR 71909.
[from Hot Springs Funeral Home online obituary]
Class of 1943
Dickson, Robert L. - Mr. Robert L. Dickson, 35-year
resident of Pacific Palisades, California, passed away on Sunday, July 24,
2005, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Dickson grew up in Hot Springs where
his father, Constantine John, owned and operated an FM Radio Station, KGUS.
His mother, Georgia, was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
He attended University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Business Administration; then his Law Degree from University of Texas
Law School.
After moving to Los Angeles, Mr. Dickson practiced law for
45 years, first at Haight, Dickson, Brown & Bonesteel, then later at Dickson,
Carlson & Campillo. He specialized in pharmaceutical and medical device
products litigation, trying over 250 jury cases. He was a pioneer in creating
and implementing national coordination of mass tort litigation, including
DES pharmaceutical cases and then breast implant national litigation.
He was a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and past president
of the Federation and Defense and Corporate Counsel. He was a member of
the American Board of Trial Advocates and past president of Southern California
Defense Counsel. He was listed in Who's Who in America. He was also a member
of the Board of Directors of Lawyers for Civil Justice, The Society of Law
and Medicine and a diplomat of the American Board of Trial Advocacy. He
lectured extensively for these organizations as well as for the California
Bar Association Continuing Legal Education programs, the Pharmaceutical
Manufacturers' Association, the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers,
and many others.
While residing in Pacific Palisades, Mr. Dickson helped
coach the Westside Bruins Pop Warn Football team where his son, John, learned
to play football. In 1992, he helped coach the Westside Bruins to
a National Championship played in Las Vegas.
Mr. Dickson leaves behind
his wife, Christina; six children, Robert Jr., Geoff, Chris, George Fulton,
Alexandra and John; and his father, Constantine John Dickson of Hot Springs.
Services will be held at Corpus Christi Church at 1 Wednesday. [Sentinel-Record;
date unknown] [Class of 1950]
Digby, Mary Faith Slack
- Mary Faith Digby, 72, of Hot Springs passed away Thursday, July 07, 2011.
She was of the Baptist faith; predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Vivian
Slack.
Survivors include one daughter, Tracy Digby of Hot Springs.
There will be no services per Mary’s request; she will be cremated.
Memorials
may be made to the Garland County Humane Society. [from
Hot Springs Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1956]
Dillard, Margaret
Sue Connelly Echols - Margaret Sue Echols-Dillard, 64, of Hot
Springs, went to be with Her Lord on Saturday, May 5, 2007, with her family
by her side.
She was born September 15, 1942, in Hot Springs to Herman
J. and Christine McGill Connelly. She was a member of First Assembly of
God and worked with Garland County, where she was a voter clerk.
She
was preceded in death by her mother and father, Christine McGill and Herman
J. Connelly; two husbands, Billy M. Echols and Charles Dillard; her son,
Gary Echols and her daughter, Cheryl Parker.
Survivors include a son
and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Clara Echols of Mabelvale; two brothers and
sisters-in-law, Bill and Judy Connelly of Hot Springs and Douglas and Jerri
Connelly of Bossier City, Louisiana; three grandsons, Christopher Echols
of Jonesboro, Bryan Echols of Mabelvale, Joshua Echols of Story; two granddaughters,
Lauren Parker and Madison Parker, both of Hot Springs; many nieces and nephews,
and many friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May
9, 2007, at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Rick Porter officiating.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Echols, Josh Echols, Chris Echols, Nathaniel
Hammick, Gregory Morris, Jr. and Douglas Connelly, Jr. Burial will be in
Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Gross
Funeral Home. The family will be at 1100 Woodlawn Avenue, #44, after the
service. [from Gross Funeral Home online obituary]
[Class of 1960]
Dodd, Raymond - Ray Dodd,
83, of Hot Springs died Saturday, November 21, 2009, at a local hospital.
He was born September 20, 1926, to the late Hattie Young Dodd and Ernest
Dodd in Hot Springs. He was an Army veteran; he served in World War II and
Korean War. He was a retired carpenter and of Baptist faith.
He is survived
by his wife, Virginia Dodd of 62 years of Hot Springs; two sons and two
daughters-in-laws, Larry and Noot Dodd of Thailand and Mike and Linda Dodd
of Hot Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Don Everright of Royal,
Arkansas; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Helen Dodd and Derrel
and Sharon Dodd, both of Hot Springs; one sister and brother-in law, Sandy
and John Sparks of Dallas, Texas; thirteen grandchildren, twenty five great-grandchildren
and four great-great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held 1:00
p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009, at Memorial Gardens with his grandsons,
Jonah Dodd and Tom Hunter officiating.
Pallbearers are Angelo Bailey,
Clint Harris, Seth Hunter, David Irpino, Steve Penor, Tommy Hampton and
John Freeman.
Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Harrison, Sam Harrison,
Wally Harrison, Arthur Austin, Ms. Lorin Harrison, Jr., Dr. Amr Bacil, Dr.
Richard Finch, National Park Medical Center Med Surge, ICU and the case
management department.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society or charity of one's choice. [from Hot Springs Funeral
Home online obituary] [Class
of 1943]
Dodge, John McLaurin
- Dr. John McLaurin Dodge was born August 28, 1932, in Ruston, Louisiana.
He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. John Louis Dodge. John graduated from Hot
Springs High School, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and went on to graduate from
Baylor University and Baylor Medical School. After completing a residency
in OBGYN at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock,
and serving two years in the Army, Dr. Dodge settled in Texarkana, Texas,
with his wife and family, where he lived for over 40 years. Recently he
and his wife moved back to Little Rock where they reside in Parkway Village
Retirement Community.
Dr. Dodge is survived by his wife of 57 years,
Linnie Lou Murchison Dodge. He is also survived by two sons, John Dodge
Jr. of Flower Mound, Texas, and Ben Dodge of Conway, Arkansas, and two daughters-in-law
Shelly Dodge and Julie Dodge. He has seven grandchildren who lovingly called
him ”Sugar”: Kate Perry and her husband Brandon, Laurin Dodge, John Dodge
III, Drew Dodge, Nicole Dodge and Alexis Dodge, and many loved ones and
friends who will miss him.
Dr. Dodge loved the Lord Jesus. He was a
long-time member of First Baptist Church of Texarkana, Texas, where he served
as a deacon. He was an active member of Gideons and participated in numerous
oversea medical mission trips. He was an avid reader who also loved to duck
hunt, fish, and snow ski.
He departed this life July 31, 2013, one month
shy of his 80th birthday. We rest in the knowledge that he is with Jesus
and we will see him again in heaven.
A graveside service will be held
Saturday, August 3, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., at the Graceland Cemetery in Pine
Bluff, Arkansas. Everyone is welcome to attend. Flowers may be sent to Roller-Chenal
Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway Little Rock, Arkansas (501)224-8300. However,
in lieu of flowers we know he would be so pleased if you would give Bibles
in his memory through the Gideons International. [from Roller-Chenal
Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1950]
Dorris, Jeanette Pickering
- Jeanette Dorris, 72, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011.
Born April 11, 1938, in Hot Springs, to Roy Paul and Emma Estelle Emory
Pickering, she was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, scrapbooking and
was a church organist. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Dorris;
son-in-law, Wade Pike; and her parents.
Survivors include three daughters
and one son-in-law, Kay and Dr. Raj Shroff, of Hot Springs, Kristy Pike,
of Dallas, Texas, and Kim Newman, of Hot Springs; one brother and sister-in-law,
Roy Jr. and Judy Pickering, of Buckville, Ark.; one sister and brother-in-law,
LaVerne and Buddy Wilson, of Hot Springs; six grandchildren, Ashley, Jessica,
Kyle, Bethany, Amanda and Alex; three great-grandchildren, Madison, Michael
and Brianna; aunt, Inez Gibson, of Hot Springs; brother-in-law, Johnny Hunter;
three nephews, Tommy, Tony and Trey; three nieces, Paula, Joy and Sonya.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Gross Funeral Home chapel
with Brother Aaron Polk officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Kyle McKinney,
Alex Akin, Roy Pickering, Jr., Buddy Wilson, Samuel Langston, Tommy Scott,
Tony Wilson, Troy Pickering, Michael Polk, Gene Pennington and Earl Shelton.
The body will be cremated. [from The Sentinel-Record, March 15,
2011] [Class
of 1956]
Douglass, Wayne L., Sr.
- Wayne L. Douglass Sr., 74, of Hot Springs passed away February 22, 2013,
at National Park Medical Center with his loving family at his side. Wayne
was born October 5, 1938, in Hot Springs; He was predeceased by his parents
Lee Andrew and Rubie Douglass both of Hot Springs.
He is survived by
his loving wife of 51 years Sara Martin Douglass, daughter Cynthia (Greg)
Parker and Son Wayne L. Douglass Jr. (Lora) all of Hot Springs; five grandchildren
Jesse Lee, Hannah Corinne, Kristopher Corey Parker, Paige Marie and Leigh
Ann Douglass; a sister Pat (Carroll) Bridges, a brother Mark Thomas (Susan)
Douglass; brother-in-law David Clifford (Safronia) Martin, Juliet Mitsy
(Raymond) Findley, and Julia Bitty Martin; several nieces, nephews and cousins;
and his loyal companion Sammy.
In 1992, after serving his country and
completing two tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam during conflict he was
honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force as a SMSGT. Upon retirement
he continued to work with the Disabled American Veterans at local state
and national levels. He also was employed with the state of Arkansas Employment
Security Division. He was an active member of the following organizations:
Elks lodge #380, Disabled American Veterans, Athletic Commissioner for the
state of Arkansas, member and deacon of Central Baptist Church, member of
the Caleb Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church, He was youth leader
to the protestant youth group in Spangdahlem Germany, youth leader at Central
Baptist and the Gideons.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Conly, Don Chmura,
Larry Frazier, Howard Daniel, Rudy Bischof, Gene Watson, Jimmy Faulkner
and Mike Dennis. Honorary pallbearers are Elks Lodge 380, Disabled American
Veterans, Deacons of Central Baptist Church, Caleb Sunday School Class of
First Baptist Church, Staff of National Park Medical Center, Dr. Barony,
Dr. Kaual, Dr. Shaw, VFW, Hot Springs High School class of 1958, Jim Geurin
and Odyssey Hospice.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
February 25, 2013, at Gross Funeral Home. Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday
February 26, 2013, at Gross Funeral Home with Pastor John McCallum, Brother
Coy Sample and Brother Bill Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial
Gardens Cemetery. [from Gross Funeral Home online obituary]
[Class
of 1958]
Dowling, Ronald F. -
Ronald F. Dowling, 66, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, June 28, 2007, at
his home.
He was born July 17, 1940, in Hot Springs to the late William
Floyd and Juanita (Winkle) Dowling.
Ronald graduated from Hot Springs
High School, class of 1958 and went on to graduate from the University of
Arkansas and was a devoted Razorback fan. He was a member of Oaklawn Missionary
Baptist Church.
He worked in the tile and marble business with his father
and mother, also with the pipeline and retired as a long haul over the road
truck driver from Ozark Motor Lines.
Ronald was a very loving and devoted
husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family. He leaves a very devoted
wife of 32 years, Jacqueline Murphy Dowling of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a
son and daughter-in-law Steven and Darcy Dowling, and their children Cassidy,
Erica, Randi and Morgan Dowling all of Swansea, Illinois; a daughter Rhonda
Baker and her children Amanda and Amber Albright all of Malvern, Arkansas;
a daughter and son-in-law Dana and Kevin Worth, and their children Alana
and Emily Worth, of Pearcy, Arkansas; a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Kimberly
and Kevin Burks, and their child Levi Burks, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; a
stepson and daughter-in-law, James and Nicole Wallace, and their children
Emily and Laney Wallace, of Malvern, Arkansas; a daughter and son-in-law
Tina and Earl Sims, and their children Autumn and Kayla Sims, Soraya, Michael
and Dreshauna Sims, and Parion and Ahman Johnson, all of Hot Springs, Arkansas;
a brother Gary Dowling of Hot Springs; a sister Trelleya Merriott of Hot
Springs; one cousin Elaine Shuffield of Arkadelphia; several nieces, nephews,
cousins and a host of devoted friends. A sister Ruth Ann Dowling preceded
him in death.
Pallbearers are Earl Sims, Kevin Burks, Levi Burks, James
Wallace, Kevin Worth, Steven Dowling and Jim Edwards.
Honorary pallbearers
are Richard and Delia Ashbaugh, Wayne and Dorothy Ratcliff, Betty Murphy,
Roger and Betty Murphy, Dr. Greg St. John, Dr. Brian Reilly, Pat Muse, Carlene
Warren, Lu Smith, Mary Reeves. Dr. Rhetta Stecker, the City of Hot Springs
Underground Utility Barn, Jacks Pancake House, McClards Barbeque, Oaklawn
Missionary Baptist Church, the Hot Springs Police Department of Records,
his hairstylist Brenda Hill, and Ozark Motor Lines.
Visitation will
be Monday, July 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Services will be 1:00
p.m. Tuesday, July 3rd at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff
Hill officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation or the
National Kidney Foundation. [from Caruth-Hale Funeral
Home online obituary] [Class
of 1958]
Dugan, Allene - Allene Dugan, 81, of Hot Springs, died
Sunday, December 10, 2006, in a local hospital. Born September 4, 1925,
in Hot Springs to John William and Pearl Fleming Dugan, she was an active
member of First Baptist Church. She worked as a church secretary in Abilene,
Texas, for 30 years, returning home in 1990. She worked at Dillard's for
ten years.
She was a loved sister and aunt. Her family will miss her.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Robert Franklin Dugan, James Francis
Dugan, John William Dugan, Jr., and Richard Don Dugan; and three sisters,
Vivian Elaine Turner, Dorothy Weatherford and Juanita Janette Spencer.
Survivors include two sisters, Lillian May Anderson and Patricia Ann DeWitt;
and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 14, 2006, at Morning Star Cemetery with Reverend John
McCallum officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Gross
Funeral Home. [Gross Funeral Home online obituary] [Class
of 1946]
Dugan, James Patrick - James Patrick Dugan passed away
Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was born February 24, 1918, to James and
Vera Dugan in Hot Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
wife, Nora Jenny and brothers, William and Joe of Hot Springs and Charles
"Stuffy" of Blacksburg, Virginia, brother-in-law, Evelyn Young of Hot Springs
and niece, Kelly Hunt of Blacksburg.
He is survived by son Mike and
his wife Susan and granddaughter, Mary Kate of Hot Springs, sisters, Betty
Shamblin and Clara Howard of Hot Springs along with sisters-in-law, Jacque
Dugan of Pine Bluff and Betty Lou Dugan of Blacksburg, Virginia, nieces,
Elizabeth Echols, Jorga Young, Dinah Marrall (Carl) of Hot Springs, Diann
Jones (Stewart) of Pine Bluff, Melissa (Bill) Knoecke of Blacksburg, Virginia,
and nephews, Jimmy Young (Vicky) of Hot Springs.
Pat retired as Airport
Manager for the city of Hot Springs in 1983 after 34 years at Memorial Field.
He was a flight instructor for 26 years and the FAA examiner for 18 years
for Western Arkansas. During that time he gave thousands of flying lessons
and hundreds of final check rides for pilots.
He was a 1937 graduate
of Hot Springs High School. He played on the 1934 Hot Springs Junior High
School undefeated State Championship football team and was selected as the
All-State Quarterback in 1935.
In May of 1941 he joined the United States
Marine Corps and during World War II he saw combat action with the Fifth
Marines, 27th Raiders on Bougainville, Choiselle, Talaga and was on the
first wave ashore at Iwo Jima where he was wounded on the fourth day receiving
the Purple Heart. Following the war he served a year in China and a year
as a drill instructor at Paris Island, South Carolina, before returning
to Hot Springs.
Burial will be a private service at Greenwood Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers are all his many friends and the pilots he taught over
the years, also Bobby Cox, Chipper Jones, Greg Maddox, John Smoltz, Roger
Staubach and Randy White.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
the Hot Springs Boys and Girls Club. [from Gross Funeral
Home online obituary] [Class of 1937]
Douglass, Lera Mavis
Griffin Contos - Lera Mavis Douglass, 84, of Hot Springs died
October 31, 2011, at her home. She was born in Hot Springs on September
29, 1927. She was the first of two children born to Othir David and Martha
Ellen Hammond Griffin. She graduated from Hot Springs High School.
Lera
was preceded in death by her first husband, George James Contos, who died
on June 28, 1992. They were married for 44 years and lived for many years
in Oakland and Hayward, California, until George retired and they moved
back to Hot Springs. Lera was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Hot
Springs.
Lera is survived by her husband, George Douglass Jr., whom she
married in 2000 at West Minister Presbyterian Church which they both attended.
She is also survived by her son Greg Contos, his wife Karen, her grandchildren,
Erica and Cristina (Spokane, Washington), her sister, Beverly Griffin Frazier
and husband Leonard, of Hot Springs. She is also survived by several nieces,
nephews, cousins and longtime friends.
One of Lera's passions was gardening
and collecting rocks. She also traveled extensively throughout the United
States and visited Tahiti, Hawaii, Canada and several countries in Europe.
Her memorial service will be held Thursday November 17, 2011, at 1 p.m.
in the sanctuary of the West Minister Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs,
Arkansas. Reverend Lacy S. Sellars, Jr., will officiate. [from Gross Funeral
Home] [Class
of 1946]
Duncan, J. Shelby - Bismarck
- J. Shelby Duncan, M.D., 67, of Bismarck, died Friday, April 8, 2005, at
home.
Born July 20, 1937, in Nashville, Arkansas, to John Franklin, Jr.,
and Ethel Shelby Duncan, he was a graduate of Hot Springs High School and
Henderson State Teachers College. He was a graduate of the University
of Arkansas Medical Science, received his M.D. degree in 1964, completed
his internship and residency at the University of Arkansas Medical Center.
Dr. Duncan was a captain in the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon and staff
physician at the V.A. Hospital. He began private orthopedic practice
in Benton in 1971, becoming the first orthopedic surgeon in Saline County.
He practiced general orthopedics in Benton and Malvern from 1971 until his
retirement in 1998...
He was predeceased by his parents.
Survivors
include one son, John S. Duncan, Jr., and wife, Tracey Duncan...
Graveside
services are 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, at Greenwood Cemetery with
the Reverend Roger Reid officiating.
Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Cash,
Gordon Spivey, Don Keck, Mike Callahan, Fred Zipkes, Joe Stewart, Ed Hogaboom,
and Troy Smith...
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital,
800 Marshall St., Little Rock, AR 72202-3591. (Gross Funeral Home)
[Sentinel-Record, April 9, 2005] [Class
of 1955]