Joyce M. Bradshaw

Joyce Maxine Bradshaw, age 85, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

She was born March 5, 1931, in Smithland, Texas, the daughter of Rudolph Neathery and Lucille McDonald Neathery. On Feb. 20, 1953, she was married to George Matt Bradshaw. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Glyn Neathery; and one brotherin-law, Gene Frjelich.

Joyce was a member of the Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church and the Extension Homemakers. A 1949 graduate of Gurdon High School, she worked at Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator, Levi Strauss and Company as a quality control auditor and for Dr. Bomar Chiropractic Clinic as a massage therapist. She loved cooking, sewing, gardening and singing gospel music.

Joyce is survived by her husband of 63 years, George Matt Bradshaw, of Hot Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Pam Bradshaw, of Hope; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Rodney Whitfield of Bismarck and Susan and Eddie Roe, of Hot Springs; five grandchildren and their spouses, Amanda and Brian Clements; Ashley and Aaron Cole; Jessica and Chad Cox; Rebecca Black, Kylie Harrison and Breanna Roe; ten great-grandchildren, Meadow and Cash Clements, Weston and Alaina Cole, Jarett and Hallie Cox, Briggs and Ramsey Black and R. J. and Olivia Harrison; one sister, Gayle Delores Frjelich, of Hot Springs; and one sister-inlaw, Judy Neathery, of Gurdon.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Red Oak Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Joe Bob Smith officiating.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in South Fork Cemetery, Gurdon, under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Pallbearers will be Brian Clements, Aaron Cole, Chad Cox, Doug Neathery, Eddie Roe and Rodney Whitfield.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Frjelich, Bret Neathery and her two wonderful caregivers, Peggy Bradshaw and Crystal Scoggins.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Arkansas Hospice for all their wonderful care and compassion.

Guest registry is at http://www.davis-smith.com.

Pat Haering

Pat Haering died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.

Pallbearers are her great nieces and nephews, Jennifer Warden, Josh Ellison, Eric Wilson, Chad Wilson, Matthew Rima, Andrew Rima, Phillip Nahas, Tommy Thomas, Kelly Tadlock, Brandon Thomas, Gregory Aleshire, Katelyn Strother, Blade Aleshire, Austin Hood and Spencer Hood.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at Park Place Baptist Church, with services to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Coy Sample officiating.

Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Park Place Baptist Church. To know her was to love her. Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences at http:// www.hotspringsfh.com

Martha M. Lambert

Martha Marie Lambert, 75, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016.

She was born Aug. 16, 1941 in Hot Springs to the late Wilson & Erma Boyd Kimery. She was a member of United Methodist Church.

She was predeceased by her parents and husband, Roy Lambert, Jr.

Survivors include her son, Richard Andrew Lambert; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Sharon Kimery.

Graveside services were held on Saturday at Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Reverend David Fleming officiating.

Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences at

http://www.hotspringsfh.com.

JESSIEVILLE — Avie Ellen Meredith, 86, of Jessieville, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

She was born Aug. 3, 1930, at Cedar Glades, to the late John and Lockie Fisher.

“Miss Avie” was a graduate of Jessieville High School, where she returned and taught first grade for 37 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing and her church. She was a lifetime member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Tom Meredith, five brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include a brother George W. Fisher, three sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews as well as some extra special ones, who gave her an abundant measure of care and attention Jeanie Savall, Bud Savall, Tommy and Tina Savall, Ronnie and Wanda Noles and her special birthday present Levi Foley.

Pallbearers are Bud Savall, Tommy Savall, Robert Murders, Thomas Lephiew, Farron Foley, Davey Foley, Tyler Jones and Levi Foley.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of Rock Springs Baptist Church, Dierkson Hospice and the staff of Village Springs Health and Rehab and former colleagues of Jessieville Elementary School.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Caruth Village Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jimmie Scott, Brother Ronnie Noles and Brother Tommy Jones officiating.

Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

Bradly Myers Jr. (Booray), 23, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday Sept. 14, 2016.

He was born Sept. 8, 1993, in Southhaven, Miss.

Bradly was a stocker at Walmart and of the Church of Christ faith. He was predeceased by Zaden Cooper, Linda Mitchell, Kenneth York, Elizabeth York, James Mitchell and Mary Jewel Cooper.

Survivors include his wife, Katie Myers; sons, Gavin, Mason and Kalyb; his parents, Brad (Hollie) Myers and Laura Myers; brothers, Hunter, Bentley and Lucas; sisters, Bella and Nae Nae; grandparents, Ruth York and Carl (Jenny) Myers; nieces, Jade and Avery Cooper; inlaws, Harry (Kimberly) Cooper; Lisa & Karessa Cooper and Blake Cooper; numerous cousins. Private services were held. Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.

MOUNTAIN PINE — J.T. Redden, 78, of Mountain Pine, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

He was born May 22, 1938, to the late DeWitt and Imogene (Clark) Redden.

J.T. was a truly humble servant who faithfully honored his Lord. He was a loving husband to his wife for over 60 years and a giving Dad to their 3 children. The most important gift he gave to his children was taking them to church and leading by example. His family is eternally grateful for their Dad and “Papaw,” whose legacy of love lives on through his children and grands.

He served the Lord as a deacon for over 45 years as well as a Sunday School Teacher, superintendent, assistant treasurer and song leader.

J.T. was a loyal employee of Weyerhaeuser Company for 38 years, where he made many lifelong friends. Anyone who knew J.T. loved J.T.

He is survived by his wife Wanda Redden; children Trisha Graves (Danny), Tami Sheffield (Ronnie) and Robert Redden (Cindy); sister Martha Myers (CW); grandchildren Chasity Huchingson (Daren), Jason Graves (Starla), Nathan Sheffield, Derek Sheffield, Greg Redden (Jessica) and Amy Fortanelli (Victor); great-grandchildren Kolten and Jasten Graves, Tristen and Jayden Huchingson, Madisyn Fortanelli, Zoe Gonzagowski, Jayden Boyd, Gavyn and Luke Redden; brothers-in-law Bobby Ashley (Bonnie) and Billy Ashley (Carolyn); sister-in-law Bettie Ashley; and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Tommy Maddon, Michael Huff, Terry Anderson, Kelly Morgan, Don Callicott, Tim Hargrove and Junior Ammons.

Honorary Pallbearers are his loving church family at Cedar Glades Baptist Church, Everett and Polly Caldwell, Kevin Carson, Danette Simpson, Dean Meredith, Willis Hopson, Brother Joe Davis, Brother Frank Thurman and Brother Dan Lynch.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Michael Griffith and Brother Kevin McDaniel officiating.

Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.

Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.

James “Jim” Robertson, 90, of Hot Springs, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2016.

He was born on Jan. 30, 1926, to the late Charles and Mary Robertson in Atlantic City, N.J.

Jim loved to sail and spent a good majority of his time on the water after his retirement with the love of his life. He also had a passion for antique cars and tinkering with old radios. Up until his passing Jim was an avid drummer and could be found with his headphones on drumming up a beat.

Meeting Jim in heaven is his beloved wife of 52 years, Dorothy Robertson; siblings, Charlie Robertson, Anna Robertson, Millie Robertson, Billy Robertson, Joe Robertson and Danny Robertson.

Left to cherish his memory are his granddaughters, Lynn White Michie (Kevin) and Cheryl White; nephew, Joe Robertson; nieces, Sue and Rosemary Robertson; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and many other dear friends and extended family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church .

A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Biggs Chapel Church Cemetery in Nathan.

Guests may register at http://www.grossfuneralhome.com.

R.C. Ross, 91, of Hot Springs, passed away Sept. 22, 2016.

He was born Aug. 5, 1925, in Leslie.

He leaves behind his wife Shirley and two sons; Steven and Glenn.

He was a life time member of the Elks Lodge 380 and VFW, a 33 Degree Mason, a Shriner, an avid Bird and Coon Hunter and he also loved to dance. Kiddo 7 will miss you. There will be a private service held.

Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.

Evelyn Manley Russell, 90, of Hot Springs, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at Hot Springs Funeral Home with Reverend Coy Sample officiating.

Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers are Jason Manley, David Wolfe and Wayne Dion.

Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.

Don L. Smith, 71, of Hot Springs, received his ultimate healing and went to heaven on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016.

He fought a long hard battle of pancreatic cancer and touched many lives this past 25 months with his infectious smile and laughter. Don told them Jesus was running through his veins. He was a devoted Christian and professed to all who came in contact with him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hermon Smith, his mother, Mildred Smith, two brothers, Jerry Lynn Smith and Lyndell Smith, one sister, Marsha Jane Smith and grandson, Jeremiah Smith.

Loving survivors include his soulmate, whom God sent to him as the perfect union of 55 years, Norma; two sons, Jerry (Mary) Smith and Austin (Jill) Smith; his baby girl, Michelle (Jason) Morris; three brothers, Eddie Wayne (Debbie) Smith, Stephen (Jill) Smith, Karl Stanley (Wendy) Smith; sister, Rhonda (Charles) Montgomery; grandchildren, Amber Freeman, Laken Isham, Joshua Smith, Kristen Anderson, Noah Anderson, Brandon Smith, Crystal Smith, Sierra Morris, Stefanie Culliver; great-grandchildren, Brayden Campbell, Daylan and Gage Freeman, Lydia, Eli, Wyatt Isham, Addyson Burchfield, Amy, Olivia Smith, Lexi and Bentley McCarthy.

Don was survived by a host of in-laws also known as the “out-laws,” nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and family, but the one thing we would like for you to know most about Don is, once he met you and became your friend, you were no longer his friend, YOU were his family.

The family would like to thank you for all the prayers and support that you have shown, as Don always said, “I love you!” He would not let you shake his hand anymore; he had to have a hug.

Paul Bearers will be Stan Smith, Stephen Smith, Eddie Wayne Smith, Landon Smith, Lane Smith, Trent Smith, Noah Anderson and Taylor Fuller.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.

The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Centerfork Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Van Glidewell officiating.

Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com

Wanda Jean Hannah Srygley came into the world on Dec. 30, 1926, and departed to join the Lord on Sept. 23, 2016.

She devoted her long and full life to God, her family and her many treasured friends. Wanda’s enthusiasm for life was fueled by her fierce intelligence, sharp wit and incredible generosity. She had an enduring love for her husband of 44 years, William “Bill” Srygley, that extended beyond his passing in 1989, and we know she is now reunited with him in heaven. Wanda was an avid reader, supporter of the arts, passionate racehorse owner and sports fan, especially committed to all of “her kids” and coaches at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. She knew how to tell a great story, hosted wonderfully large dinner parties and family gatherings, baked the best pies, and had an amazing sense of style.

A member of Goddard United Methodist Church since the age of six, much of her life was dedicated to acts of service, faithful church and Sunday school attendance, and reading the Bible. She enjoyed time with each member of her large family, loved her four children; one daughter, Jeannie and husband Ed Sutton of Holiday Island; three sons, Bill and wife Sherry Srygley of Russellville, Bob and wife Jenny Srygley of Fayetteville and Rick and wife Tracy Srygley of Fort Smith; twenty grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren, abundantly, and was so proud of each one. Wanda was the vivacious matriarch of our family, and we will forever feel her earthly absence. She was the strongest person many of us will ever have the privilege of knowing. If you were lucky enough to be her friend, you already know that her word was her bond, and she was always there to help in every possible way.

Wanda adored music, and planned her own funeral ceremony which will include her most cherished hymns. “It will be all music,” she often said of her service.

Following a private burial, this memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, at Goddard United Methodist Church under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

The body may be viewed beginning Monday until 10 a.m. Thursday.

Wanda Srygley’s legacy will live on in all of the countless individuals and organizations she supported with her unwavering generosity and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Goddard United Methodist Church food pantry, 1922 Dodson Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901 and University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) Srygley Scholarship fund, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72913.

To sign an online guestbook visit http://www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Sandra Lou Stockwell, 69, of Hot Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior in Israel, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016.

She was born on Aug. 25, 1947, in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Shirley and Willa Mae Bates Richardson.

On Jan. 26, 1963, she married William Stockwell who preceded her in death after 51 years of marriage. She also was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lee Richardson; and one sister, Ann Truitt.

Sandra was on a trip to Israel with her granddaughter, Katie, to walk where Jesus walked. She was baptized in the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized and two hours later she was in her Lord’s presence. The following is Katie’s blog: Today I was baptized in the Jordan River, here in Tiberias, Israel, linked arm to arm with my grandmother! We were baptized and made new together today, in the same river Jesus, Himself, was baptized in! God spoke to Jesus when he came up from the water, speaking affirmation of His obedience, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” God was so pleased with my grandmother’s obedience, that He decided He needed her in heaven with Him! Right now, my grandmother is dancing at the feet of Jesus! Her body has been restored by His healing hands! She is praising my Savior alongside my grandfather! They are united again through Christ! We thank God for this abundant blessing! In the Jewish culture, those near their death bed travel to Israel to pass. It is considered a great honor to pass in God’s Holy Land! My family rejoices in knowing she passed so honorably! This is all a part of God’s plan and we will continue to walk by the guidance of His ordered steps!

Sandra was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Hot Springs.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Sharon Stockwell of Hot Springs; her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Kenneth Boughan of Hot Springs; her four grandchildren, Tyler and Sydnee Boughan, Brittney Stockwell, William and Mary Stockwell, Katie and Bonner Brown; six great-grandchildren, Austin, Liam, Gabriel, Noah, Anna and Brayden; her sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Curt Shoemaker of Hot Springs; nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at First Assembly of God Church in Hot Springs with Pastor Larry Burton officiating.

Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.

WHITESBORO — Edna Swindle, 101, of Whitesboro, Texas, formerly of Hot Springs, died Sept. 23, 2016.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

JESSIEVILLE — Claud “Wally” Wallace, 84, of Jessieville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at his home. Services to be announced. Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.

Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.

Velma J. Zimmerman, 92, of Hot Springs, after a long battle with dementia, passed through the gates of heaven in hand with her grandson Ryan on Sept. 22, 2016.

She was born on Dec. 6, 1923, in Wichita, Ks., to the late Charles and Margaret Koch.

Velma retired after 20 years of nursing from St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kan. In 2002, she relocated to Hot Springs to be near family. She never met a stranger and was a gentle caregiver to everyone! After retiring, Velma volunteered for the American Red Cross, Victory in the Valley (cancer support) in Wichita, and the cancer center in Hot Springs. Velma loved gardening, traveling and art. Her first and foremost love was her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend.

Preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert and Charles Koch; and her beloved grandson, Ryan Carver.

Velma is survived by her son Marcus (Midge) Zimmerman; daughters, Nancy (Ken) Nelson and Donna (Read) Oakleaf; grandchildren, Ken (Donna) Kirt, Teresa (Randy) Zimmerman, Rhonda (Louie) Cruz, Christina Abney Weber, Tim (Amy) Abney, Steven, Michael, and Kim Oakleaf; fifteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff of Lake Hamilton Health and Rehab for their loving care for the past 5 years. Also, the past and present friends and family who loved and cared for Velma.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Velma’s name to: Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67215 or The Caring Place, 101 Quapaw Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901.

A Gathering of Velma’s Family and Friends will be held at Gross Funeral Home on Wednesday September 28th from 5-7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held in Wichita.

The obituary and guestbook are available at http://www. grossfuneralhome.com.