John Robinette
John Robinette, age 71 of Malvern, Arkansas passed away on October 16, 2020. John was born November 28, 1948 to the late George Robinette and Alene Robinette.
His is preceded in death by his parents, former wife, Debra Robinette and brother, Paul Robinette.
John is survived by his wife Mary Robinette; Son, J.D. Robinette; Daughters, Katrina (Jimmy) Lester, Michelle Robinette, Rebekah (Debbie) Robinette, and Sarah Robinette; Brother, Randy Robinette and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
John had a passion for karaoke and that is where he met his wife, Mary. John could be found most anytime singing karaoke and enjoy his time with his family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home. Family and friends may leave condolences and tributes at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net
be held Friday, October 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Shadowlawn Cemetery.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home of Malvern, Ar. Guest may register at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net
Donna Jean Ivy
Donna Jean Ivy, age 79, of Malvern passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born May 5, 1941, in Redfield, Arkansas the daughter of the late Henry and Katherine Hopper Draper. Donna worked at Ouachita School District as a custodian. She enjoyed going out to eat and planting flowers. Donna was a member of Ouachita Missionary Baptist Church. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Cletus Ivy, whom she married on October 30, 1959.
Survivors, son, Tony Ivy (Velvet) of Malvern; daughter, Abby Tuggle (Josh) of Glen Rose; brothers, Harrison Draper (Heidi) of Malvern and Robert Draper (Shirley) of Malvern; sister, Katherine Richardson (Sam) of Malvern; grandchildren, Mack Ivy of Little Rock, Chase Ivy of Malvern, Blaine Tuggle (Kirsten) of Glen Rose; great grandchild, Timberlynn Jean Tuggle.
Visitation will be Friday, October 23 from 4:008:00pm at Regency Funeral Home. Family will be at visitation from 6:00-8:00pm. Please follow COVID guidelines and mask are required.
Graveside Service will be Saturday, October 24 at 2:00pm at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Brother Eric Ivy and Brother Ricky Miller officiating. Please follow COVID guidelines and mask are required. Pallbearers will be Mack Ivy, Chase Ivy, Blaine Tuggle, Josh Tuggle, Michael Crow and Bart Draper. Honorary pallbearers will be the nurses and staff at Encore Nursing and Rehab.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
William Gaylon Deavers
William Gaylon Deavers, age 78, of Malvern passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at CHI St. Vincent Medical Center in Hot Springs. He was born on August 5, 1942 in Heart, Arkansas. He was the son of John Deavers and Bunice Romine. William was married to the love of his life, Victorine Deavers for 44 years. William was retired from the U.S. Navy and Toler & Sons Lumber Mill. Gaylon proudly served in the U.S. Navy 30 years before retiring. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Vicky Deavers and sister, Revina Booth.
Survivors are his daughter, Becky Vanderburg and husband Mark of Hot Springs; son, Allen Deavers of Malvern; three grandchildren, Marah Baker (Thomas), Mark Allen Vanderburg and Megan Ray (Anthony) all of Hot Springs; one great-grandson, Cole James “Bubba” Ray; sister, LaDonna Warner of Virginia; brother, Ronnie Romine (Linda) of Salem, Arkansas; four sisters-in-law, Patsy McMullen, Jan Miller, Laverne Phelphs and Ruth Dial (Larry) and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be Friday, October 23 at 2:00pm at Regency Funeral Home with Brother Tim Carpenter officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Wayne Shaw, Chris Shaw, Mark Allen Vanderburg, Robbie Stanton, Anthony Ray, Ray Sampson and Thomas Baker.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Steven Davis
Steven Davis, age 65, of Malvern passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home. He was born December 28, 1954, in Malvern, the son of the late Bernard and Betty Bennett Davis. Steven worked as a manager for Lisenby Jewelry. He enjoyed attending holiday events, photography, traveling and reading the consumer reports.
Survivors, cousins, Dr. Paul Davis of Pine Bluff, Linda Hoffman of Little Rock, Claude Allen Davis of Hot Springs, Tom and Kay Lisenby of Malvern and David Johnson. Steven is also survived by his fur babies, Sam and Red and many second and third cousins and other family members.
Graveside Service will be held Sunday, October 25 at 2:00pm at Lono Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clint Styles, Kale Johnson, Cody Bailey, Robbie Holyfield, Michael Whitmire and David Johnson.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Mark K. Sullivan
Mark K. Sullivan, 64, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born July 4, 1956 and died on October 19, 2020.
Preceding him in death are his mother, Jo Ann Sullivan of Little Rock; his father Robert Sullivan of Donaldson; his brother Mike Sullivan of Hot Springs; his sister Lisa A. Sullivan, as well as numerous aunts and uncles.
Mark was a lifelong member of Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church. He was also formerly employed as the church sexton and was a Ruling Elder at the church. Mark was a graduate of Little Rock Catholic High, where he was in ROTC. He later joined the US Marines.
Mark is survived by his sister, Paula Driver of Hot Springs. He is also survived by his beloved nephews and nieces, Sean, David, Scott, Whitney, Amber and Jayden and many cousins.
Mark leaves behind many beloved friends that certainly will miss him. Mark so loved his church PHPC, the Reverend Ruskin Falls, church secretary Jane Ann and the rest of his church family.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate the life of Mark.
Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
Pamela Sugg
Pamela Sugg, age 62, of Alexander passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her home. She was born January 12, 1958, in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Herman and Louise Robertson Currington, Sr. Pam was a substitute teacher for Glen Rose School District for 20 years. Pam was an extraordinary musician. Well taught by her father, Herman. She played several instruments including the guitar, bass, and piano. She had a beautiful voice and led the children’s choir at Trinity Baptist Church for many years. As talented as she was, she was also very humble and usually let others take the lead because she was so shy. She cherished her time working with the youth and made many memories. She loved her family, she loved horses but most importantly, she loved God! She had a kind spirit and was a giving person. She is, without any doubt, celebrating with the angel’s today!
She was married to her first husband, Roger, for 25 years until he passed from cancer in 2005. She was alone for many years and God blessed her once again with a wonderful partner to spend the last years of her life with. Ralph Warford came into the family and brought many years of happiness and new adventures. She traveled, got to see the ocean, and challenged herself to get out of her comfort zone.
Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her late husband, Roger Sugg, Sr.; brother, Herman Wayne “Butch” Currington, Jr. and sister, Annette Brady.
Survivors, sons, Roger Perry Sugg, Jr. (Angela) of Oriental, North Carolina; daughters, Jennifer Cervantes (Misael) of Malvern and Crystal Sanabria (Joel) of Malvern; life partner, Ralph Warford, Sr.; bonus sons, Alan Warford and Trace Warford (Elizabeth) of Malvern; sisters, Gloria Fowler (Larry) of Malvern and Delores Roby of Malvern; grandchildren, Tyler, Madelyn, Brendan, Jackson, Raven, Mackenzy, Vincent, Violet and Sara.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00pm at Regency Funeral Home with Brother Glenn Alston officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00pm before the service. Pallbearers will be Trace Warford, Misael Cervantes, Tyler Long, Joel Sanabria, Ralph Warford and Vincent Sanabria.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Grace Marie Hixon
Mrs. Grace Marie Hixon, of Donaldson, AR, went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2020. She was a devoted, Christian wife and mother.
She is survived by her son, Dennis (Mary Ann) Hixon, of Donaldson, AR, her daughter, Waynetta (Gary) Lloyd, of Donaldson, AR, and by many grand and great grandchildren along with nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel at 5-7pm Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Funeral services will be held at Donaldson Missionary Baptist Church at 2pm Thursday, October 29, 2020.
Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home. All condolences and tributes can be made online at www. atkinsonfuneralhome.net
Margaret Elizabeth Morgan Redric
On Sunday June 24, 1934, a midwife delivered a baby girl born to Mr. Jimmie James Morgan and Mrs. Missouri Evans Morgan in Malvern, Arkansas. The parents named the baby girl after her maternal grandmother Margaret Elizabeth Morgan. Margaret was the fourth of five children and the first daughter born to this union. She was reared under the watchful eye of her parents and her aunt Mamie Morgan who lived in the home with the family. Margaret was taught the importance of family and loved her parents and siblings dearly.
Margaret professed a steadfast hope in Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Malvern Arkansas. She was life long member and served in the following capacities: Member of the Board of Trustees, Class Leader, President of the Sarah Perry Smith Women’s Missionary Society, a Stewardess, and a member of the Kitchen Committee.
Margaret attended the Malvern Colored Schools. Where she excelled as a student. Margaret was twice elected Homecoming Queen, and in the fall of 1952, she entered the newly minted Annie Agnes Wilson High School. In May of 1953, she graduated as a member of the first graduating class of The Annie Agnes Wilson High School.
She was no stranger to hard work. Her parents instilled in her the importance of a good work ethic, and they further taught her that in order to achieve in life you must work for it. These values and principles governed throughout her life. She gainfully found employment with the following entities: Dietary Kitchen Supervisor at Tuggle Elementary School, Curtis Mathis Manufacturing, West Brother Department Store, Gibson Department Store, Bulk Sack, and lastly Dietary Worker at the Senior Adult Center. Though she worked in the public sector she also worked as a seamstress. She was a skilled seamstress and could make anything; this truly was her passion. There was nothing she enjoyed more than going to Hancock’s Fabric Store browsing and selecting fabrics for future projects.
Margaret was united in holy matrimony to Alonzo Redic the son of John Davis Redic and Alberta Trotter Redic on September 26, 1953. This marriage would span 49 ½ years. Together they worked and achieved, and God afforded them the opportunity to see many of their dreams and ambitions come into fruition. This union produced one son, Alonzo Redic, Jr.
On Wednesday October 21, 2020, Margaret was summoned home that she might receive her heavenly reward. In her passing she was preceded in death by her aforementioned parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Morgan, her husband Mr. Alonzo Redic Sr., her sister Helen Frances Morgan-Flanigan, her brothers Henry Eugene Morgan Sr., Rueben Charles Morgan, and Ivory Morgan, her godmother/aunt Mamie Morgan, her in-laws Mr. and Mrs John D. Redic, her sister-in-laws, Doris M. Mc Clellan-Morgan, Flossie R. Newburn-Morgan, and Annie Bell Redic-Berry, Daisy Redic, her brother in laws Mr. Jimmy L. Flanigan, Lee Andrew D. Redic and Frank J. Berry.
Her memories will forever be clutched, by her son Mr. Alonzo Redic Jr. (Haty), of Malvern, Arkansas, her grandson Reverend Alonzo III (Dr. Gwendolyn) Redic, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, two great-grandchildren Kortni Roberts and Jackson Rauls of Mount Pleasant , South Carolina, her nieces Teresa Morgan-Davis, Donna C. Morgan-Johnson, Debra Morgan-Hill, Gwendolyn F. Morgan-Williams, Dream M. Redic-Young, Barbara L. Redic, Wanda Berry-Eason, Doris Berry-Henry , Remona D. Morgan-Block, Yolanda J. Hughes, April S. Hughes, Lavern Berry-Mitchell, Deborah Berry, her nephews Robert Morgan, Charles S.
Morgan, Jimmie J. Morgan, Kenneth L. Redic, Marlon I. Morgan, Reverend Henry E. Morgan Jr., Jonathan W. Morgan, Irving B. Hughes, Al Freddie Berry, Jeffery Redic, and Garrick Berry. Her sister-in-law Mrs. Latora Smith-Morgan of Palmdale, California, best friend/cousin Juanita McClellan-Davie of Little Rock, Arkansas and host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, October 30 from 5:007:00pm at Regency Funeral Home. Follow COVID guidelines and face mask required.
Home going celebration will be held Saturday, October 31 at 11:00am at the Bank OZK Stage. Please bring your own chair. Follow COVID guidelines and face mask required.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Steven E. DuPriest
Steven E. DuPriest, age 66, of Malvern passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home. He was born, in Little Rock, on June 5, 1954 to Juanita DuPriest and the late Damon DuPriest. He was a United States Veteran. Steven was a saw pilot for West Frazier. He married on August 3, 2002 to Ally Lo. Steven was a hard worker and in his spare time he liked fishing and gardening. He was a long time member of Taylor’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Malvern.
Survivors, include his wife, Ally DuPriest; mother, Juanita DuPriest of Malvern; sisters, Nancy Alexander of Sheridan; Beverly Hulsey of Traskwood, Brenda Matthews (Jerry) of Malvern and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, November 1 at 2:00pm at Ouachita Cemetery with Brother Randy Murry officiating. Pallbearers will be Danny Hulsey, Damon Alexander, Alex Ammons, Richard Beason, Steve Lucas, and Jerry Matthews. Honorary pallbearer Hunter Alexander.
Memorials may be made to Taylor’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Leland “Fuller” Hendricks
Leland “Fuller” Hendricks, II, age 74 of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Hot Springs. He was born on February 22, 1946 in Little Rock to the late Leland Fuller Hendricks and Bessie Marie Cox Hendricks. Reared and educated in Carlisle, Arkansas, Fuller took over the family insurance business in 1966, going on to have a long and successful career. He retired from Arkansas Farm Bureau, and later was able to fulfill his dream of owning his own business. He opened The Floor Store, on Main Street in Malvern, operating it for ten years. Fuller was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Benton, and was active in the Jaycee’s.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Turner Hendricks of Hot Springs, to whom he was married on October 23, 1980; his children, David Gentles (Darlene) of Pearcy, Gail Yandell (Ronny), and Kim Hendricks, all of Conway, Christy Henry (Dale) of Bentonville, and Dana Hendricks of Benton; 13 grandchildren, Aaron Riggin, Emily Barnhill, Andrew “Dee” Riggin, Kaitlyn Riggin, Kyle
Henry, Carson Henry, Brooklyn Henry, Tiffany Gwatney, Tyler Gwatney, Lauren and Emily Gentles, and Kyle and Jordan Yandell; four great-grandchildren, Bentley Barnhill, Levi Riggin, Zaelyn Williams, and Ivy Price.
Graveside services will be at two o’clock Friday afternoon, October 30, 2020, at Fairplay Cemetery with Dr. Bob Dunaway officiating and under the direction of J. A. Funk Funeral Home of Malvern.
Fuller’s grandsons will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 300 Werner Street, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913.
The family is grateful to the staff and nurses of Dr. Bharany and Apollo Oncology, and to Arkansas Hospice for their care of Fuller.
A special thanks goes to Fuller’s caregiver, Marly Thompson.
Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.
Trent Holloway
With our deepest sorrows, we announce that Trent Holloway, age 41, our beloved son, father, brother, family, and friend passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
Those who knew Trent, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. He had such a strong passion for his daughter, family, sports, the Hogs, and Christ. He treasured his daughter and embraced every moment with her. He was a 10 year Veteran in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
He is survived by his parents, Ivan and Debra Simmons Holloway of Malvern; daughter, Haven of Bryant; brother, Marcus Holloway (Montica) of Maumelle; sister, Shelley Russell (Jason) of Bryant; two nieces, Malley and Ellie; two nephews, Eli and Max; special friend, Jessica Greer and Maddie of Cabot; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 31 at 10:00am at First Southern Baptist Church of Magnet Cove.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
June Rose Jeffrey
June Rose Jeffrey entered this world on February 10, 1933, in Malvern Arkansas, to Felix Thomas and Ardilla Williams-Thomas. She was reared as a Christian and expressed a belief in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior at an early age where she joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Malvern, AR.
She married Walter Collins and lived in Chicago Illinois for many years, and to that union one child, Broderick Collins was born. June and Broderick relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas. She united with First Baptist Church Rockport where she was a dedicated member under the leadership of then pastor, Dr. James N. McCollum.
June Rose Jeffrey attended A. A. Wilson High School in Malvern and retired from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences ( UAMS) where she worked as a Central Processing Laboratory Supervisor for over 20 years.
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Jim will be forever loved and remembered by his devoted wife of 21 years, Cindi Hubbard, and his children Jimmy Hubbard (Ellen), Billy Hubbard (Rachel), Melissa Hurst, Chris Hubbard, Tyler Kalahiki, Matthew Hubbard, and Gracie Hubbard and grandchildren Emily Hurst, Garland Hurst, Bronley Hubbard, Brooklyn Hubbard, and Ethan Hubbard, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. Jim is survived by his siblings, Sonny Hubbard, Billy Hubbard (Pam), and Dean Erwin. He was preceded in death by his sister Barbara Hubbard Erwin.
We will miss him every day, especially when we are on the golf course, watching a Razorback game, or playing basketball in the driveway. Jim has gone by many titles – husband, dad, grandpa, friend, and coach. But the title that means the most to him, the one that has guided him through his life, is this – Christ follower. We take comfort in knowing that he is now healed and strolling the streets of gold with his King.
Memorials may be made to Second Chance Youth Ranch, a foster care ministry, at www.2cyr.org. Service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 1:00pm at Second Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas; all are welcome to attend. The family will be available for visitation following the service until 3:30pm; there will be a graveside service after that for immediate family.
Arrangements entrusted to Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home, Conway, AR.
Pat Douglas
Pat Douglas age 88, of Malvern passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at Encore Healthcare and Rehab. She was born in Wilmington, CA. on December 15, 1931.
She was a Secretary for Western Auto and had been an assistant manager of Fred’s in Malvern. Pat was a member of Third Assembly of God Church and HSC Home Extension Club. She loved to paint, read, work in her flower gardens and sew but most of all loved her family.
She was preceded in death her parents, husband of 67 years, Paul Douglas; granddaughter, Wendy Douglas Edwards; sister, Penny Dryer and brother, Ronnie Mello.
Survivors are her sons, Keith Douglas (wife, Debbie) of Malvern and Terry Douglas (wife, Reta) of Gifford; brother, Larry Mello (wife, Debbie) of California; grandchildren, T.J. Douglas (wife, Susan), Sarah Douglas Robinson (husband, Brandon; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 4 from 10:00-11:00am at Regency Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 4 at 11:00 in the Regency Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jason Keisler officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Bayou Cemetery.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Betty Jean Goodman Pierce
Betty Jean Goodman Pierce, age 86, of Malvern passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her home. She was born January 21, 1934, in Malvern, the daughter of the late Mace and Mamie Alice Paul Goodman. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by his brother, Frank Goodman; sister, Carolyn Beasley and great-great grandchild, Gabriel Wood.
Survivors, spouse, Billie G. Pierce; son, Darrell Pierce (Linda) of Malvern; daughter, Terri Lucas of Waxahachie, Texas; grandchildren, Neal Lucas, Nicholas Lucas, Destiny Shuffield, Heather Jaros, Clint Coffman and Catlin Wood; great grandchildren, Xander Lucas, Malina Lucas, Alexa Lucas, Cameron Coffman, Samantha York, Jonathan Crouch, Anthony Crouch, Bradley Crouch, Danielle Mahoney, Drew Coffman, Gabbie Foster, Madison Foster, Juliet Jaros, Jayce Wood, Lyric West, Bentley Wood and Jasper Shuffield.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, November 4 at 11:00am at Damascus Cemetery with Brother James Lloyd Pierce and Brother Rickey Poynor officiating. Pallbearers will be Robert Goodman, Steve Lucas, Steve Kratz, Herbert David, Buddy Hathcock and Clint Coffman.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy Brown
Dorothy Brown, age 76, of Malvern passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born March 15, 1944, in Bismarck, the daughter of the late Fred and Gertrude Laird Loy. Dorothy worked as a secretary for Bray’s Heating and Air. She was of the Assembly of God faith. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, of 47 years, Charlie Brown and nine brothers and sisters.
Survivors, son, Todd Brown; daughter, Tammy Edwards; grandchildren, Trey Edwards (Claire), Daniel Bunten (Brandy) and Vanessa Brown; great grandchildren, Austin, Macie, Madilyn, William, Zariya, Makyah, Zoey and Lucas and special friend, Elwood Edwards.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 5 at 2:00pm at Regency Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Gene Beckwith
Gene Beckwith, age 86, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2020 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Gene was born July 19, 1934 to the late Floyd and Julie Beckwith.
A lifelong resident of Hot Springs and graduate of Fountain Lake High School, Gene was a generous man who never met a stranger. He was often referred to as a gentle giant. Gene worked for the OTASCO Company prior to its closing and in car sales in both Hot Springs and Malvern. After retirement, Gene spent 22 years as a volunteer in the Outpatient Department at St. Joseph Hospital, where he was named their first Volunteer of The Year in 1999.
Gene was an avid outdoorsman; he especially enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. Later in his life, he spent many months on road trips across the United States and Canada. He was a loyal Arkansas Razorback fan and could often be found watching John Wayne Westerns.
Gene was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Hot Springs and the Gerren/ White Sunday School Class. His faith in God and love for his family carried him through life.
Gene is survived by his wife of 53 years, Norma Gray Beckwith; their son, Kevin (Leah) Beckwith; grandchildren Cade and Karigan, who were the joy of his life, all of Bismarck; his son, Harrell Beckwith of Hot Springs; grandchildren Jason and Julie and their families; his brothers Leonard (Mary Lou) Beckwith, Kenneth Beckwith of Hot Springs, and Larry (Becky) Beckwith of Calico Rock; several nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends who loved him dearly.
Pallbearers will be Greg Beckwith, Gary Beckwith, Darin Beckwith, Cliff Beckwith, Mike Schultz, and Josh Roe.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Quapaw Care & Rehabilitation Center, with special thanks to Danny Orren and Callie Guerrero.
A viewing will begin at 1pm, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at First Baptist Church Hot Springs with funeral service following at 2pm with Pastor John McCallum officiating. Interment to follow at Crestview Cemetery.
For your safety and the safety of others, please wear a mask as required by the church and appreciated by the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Hot Springs 2350 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www. GrossFuneralHome.com
Betty Jean Dupree Griffin
Betty Jean Dupree Griffin, 64 of Malvern, Arkansas passed on October 26, 2020. She was born June 6, 1956 to the late Lenge Sr. and Clementine Hunter Dupree Sr. in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Betty was full of life, love, and laughter. She cherished her family and friends whom, she has touched throughout her years of life. She loved to worship the Lord; one of her favorite places to be was in the House of the Lord.
Betty was employed with the State of Arkansas as an Certified Nursing Assistant with Arkansas Health Center doing what she loved doing the most helping care for others. Betty was a wonderful CNA who took pride in making sure that her patients felt loved, received the best care and made sure they knew they had a friend in her. She later retired after completing 12 years of service at Arkansas Health center.
Betty attended church from childhood until the Lord called her home. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a member of True Believers Praise and Worship Sanctuary. she was baptized by Bishop Chris Penix and her brother Elder Marcus Goodman. She recently attended Unity Church of God in Christ in Hot Springs, Arkansas under Pastor Tyron Burnell.
Those left to cherish her memories include her Son: Ronald (Lyshonda) Dupree; Daughter: Chekela Griffin Johnson; Bonus Child: Amanda Griffin Butler; Brothers: Lenge (Patricia) Dupree Jr., David Ellis Sr., Elder Marcus(Sonja) Goodman; Sisters: Aletha Anderson, Arlette (John) Hill, Elaine Moore; Aunts: Mayme (Clint) Roberson, Ollie Hunter; Grandsons: DeVante Griffin, Jahkery (Quinella) Dupree, Darion Matlock, Jalen Dupree; Great Granddaughters: Indiya Dupree, Journee and NaRiya Matlock. Visitation: 12noon-4pm October 5th at funeral home. Celebration of Life: 11am October 6, 2020 at True Believers Praise & Worship Sanctuary. Services entrusted to Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors www. samuellvanceandsons. com 337-0100
Stan Allen
Stan Allen, 64, of Jonesboro, AR and formerly of Malvern, passed away September 22, 2020. He was born September 3, 1956 in Hot Springs, AR to Arvilee and Margie Sanders Allen. Stan was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church in Jonesboro, a lifelong Razorbacks fan, and lover of the outdoors.
Stan graduated from Malvern High School in 1974 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Ouachita Baptist University and master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He worked for Bray International as the Global Director of Valve Application Engineering and was recognized as an Engineering Fellow based on his contributions to the industry.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings Kenneth Allen, Steve Allen, Shelba Tankersley, Patricia Wilson and Barbara Allen.
Survivors include his wife Arlene Daniel Allen to whom he married on January 7, 1977; sons Drew Allen of Washington, DC and Jon (Leslie) Allen of Gallatin, TN; daughter Lanie (Tyler) Rollings of Jonesboro, AR; grandchildren Cade, Audrey, Hadley, and Hudson; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 7 at 1:30pm at De Roche Cemetery, in Bismarck, with Brother Wesley Howard officiating. Please follow COVID guidelines, social distancing and mask are required.
In lieu of flowers, Stan and the family requested donations be made in his memory to the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation www. brandonburlsworth.org.
Cremation arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Dianna L. Fitzhugh Bennett
Dianna L. Fitzhugh Bennett, age 70, of Malvern passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at NPMC-Hot Springs. She was born in Malvern on December 14, 1949 the daughter of Edgar L. and Doris P. Brandon Fitzhugh. Dianna was a homemaker and had worked as an instructor for 15 years at the Boys and Girls Club of Malvern and Hot Spring County.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Clayton Jesse “C.J.” Bennett and brother, David Fitzhugh.
Survivors are her husband of forty-two years, Clayton Bennett; daughters, Christy Jackson (husband Tony) and Susan Bennett all of Malvern; brother, Steve Fitzhugh (wife Laurel) of Prescott, Arizona; two sisters, Rebecca and Delores Fitzhugh both of Denver, Colorado and her grandchildren, Austen and Abby Jackson.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 7 at 10:00am at Regency Funeral Home with Reverend Keith Pennington officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials, may be made to the Malvern-HSC Library 202 E. 3rd Street Malvern, AR. 72104
Please follow COVID-19 Guidelines and face mask are required.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.
Charlton Lane Jones
Charlton Lane Jones, 65, of Van Buren, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was born March 26, 1955 in Arkadelphia.
He was preceded in death by his father, Merl Jones.
He is survived by his partner, Linda Marie Hastings; two daughters, Nicole Walton and Sherry Pham, both of Van Buren; his mother, Jo Jones of Malvern; two sisters, Sherry Taylor of Kerrville, Texas and Yolonda Thompson of Malvern; three grandchildren, William Walton, Sarah Pham, and Hannah Pham; and one great-grandchild, Willow Walton.
He had worked for Tate & Lyle in Van Buren. Lane worked hard at work and at home. When he was not working, he would spend time with Linda and go deer hunting, camping, and spent many hours immersed in books. He was a good dad to his daughters who will miss his laugh and his hugs.
A family-hosted memorial service will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren.
To place an online tribute, go to www.edwardsvan-alma.com.
Glenda H. Culpepper
Glenda H. Culpepper, age 84 of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and formerly of Malvern, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born in Malvern on July 24, 1936 to the late Roy Humble and Willie Goza Humble. Glenda spent her earliest years in Donaldson, and moved with her family to Malvern when she was in sixth grade. Graduating from Malvern High School, she later attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She worked in the payroll department at Reynolds Metals for a number of years. After rearing her children, she finished her career as a secretary at Pratt Kindergarten. Glenda was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Malvern.
She is survived by her husband, Oren Ray Culpepper, to whom she was married on May 30, 1957; by two sons, Ray Culpepper and