Obituaries
Don R. Cheek
Don R. Cheek, of Hot Springs, went to be with our Lord at 9:25 p.m. March 7 at St. Vincent’s Hospital.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
A celebration of Don’s life will be 2 p.m. Monday at Lakeview Assembly of God, with the Rev. Wayne Gore and Jonathon Kinder officiating. Casual dress is encouraged, and the family requests no pictures be taken.
Burial will follow at Morning Star Cemetery. Dinner will be served at The Lakeview Assembly of God Church following the graveside service.
Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.
Terri L. Flury
Terri Lynn Flury, age 52, of Hot Springs, left us to go dance in heaven Tuesday, March 7,
2017.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 13,
2017, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs with Robert Tankersley officiating.
Interment will be in the Crestview Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from
6-8 p.m. Sunday evening. Pallbearers will be Matthew Flury, Scott Minar, Lucas Tankersley, Logan Tankersley, Nicholas Gallegos, Sam Tankersley and Jake Tankersley.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Robert Golden
Robert “Bob” Golden, 89, of Hot Springs, passed away March
8, 2017.
He was born April 21, 1927, in Chicago to Francis Howard Golden Sr. and Genevieve (Roeschlaub) Golden.
Bob graduated from Northwestern University with an accounting degree. He spent his career with A.B. Dick Co., where he met his wife, Vera, and eventually retired from Orleans Parish School Board in New Orleans. After retiring, he volunteered at East Jefferson Hospital and then the Melting Pot Genealogical Society. His passions were traveling, camping and hiking.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of
49 years, Vera Fiedler Golden; and brother, Francis Howard Golden Jr.
Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Golden Erdmann (Craig); sister-in-law, Rosemary Dirr Golden; two nieces; one nephew; three grandnephews; and two grandnieces.
Per Bob’s request, there will be no formal service. Donations may be made to the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in Hot Springs.
Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.
Dave L. Heuerman
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Dave Lee Heuerman, 86, of Hot Springs Village, passed away on March 7, 2017.
He was born July 25, 1930, in Sedalia, Mo., to the late Herbert H. Heuerman and Nelle Ruth (Greenstreet) Heuerman.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ruth Fall; and one brother, Teddy Heuerman.
Survivors include his wife, Betty (Stogsdill) Heuerman; a son, Steve Heuerman (Teri Langston); two grandchildren; David William Heuerman and Julie Ann Heuerman; two nieces; and a nephew.
Dave served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid golfer, a history teacher and a coach in the Chicago area for many years.
A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church with Dr. Bubba Smith officiating.
Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.
Geneva Kendrick
Geneva Kendrick, 104, of Bryant, passed away March 10, 2017.
She was born Jan. 9, 1913, in Slocomb, to the late Hugh Henry and Cora Emily Edwards Grant.
After her husband’s retirement from service in the U.S. Army, they moved to Hot Springs, where he worked at the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center. After his death, she remained in Hot Springs until 10 years ago, when she moved to her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Bryant. Geneva was a caring, generous, supportive and loving person who was an inspiration for all who knew her.
Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Nash Kendrick; infant brothers and sisters, Douglas, David, Emily, Ora and Ruth Grant; brothers, Ernest, Guy, James “Buddy” Grant; sisters, Ruby Carden, Hazel Smith and Lois Tatch.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Ann Burton; and husband, Lynn, of Bryant; step grandson, Clayton Burton; and wife, Sharon; great granddaughter, Brooke, all of Brandon, Miss.; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and nephews; and great-great-nieces.
Chapel services by Ashby Funeral Home will be 2 p.m. Tuesday with John Baxley officiating. Burial will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. before services on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mid-America Science Museum, 500 Mid-America Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71913, or Saline Memorial Hospice, 23157 Hwy I-30, Bryant, AR 72022
On line guestbook at http:// www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
Burla B. Love
Burla B. Love, 96, of Hot Springs, entered Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Cabot.
She was born in Benton on Saturday, Nov. 6, 1920, to the late Charlie and Etta Burks.
Burla proudly served in the Women’s Army Corp during World War II and then was a hairdresser for 40 years. She loved doing hair and working at the Arlington Hotel and Spa and Royal Vista Salon in Hot Springs. When she wasn’t doing hair, she loved spending time with family and watching the horses run at Oaklawn.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Rogers and Evelyn Johnson; three brothers, Roscoe, J.O. and Charles Burks.
She is survived by her two sisters, Dorothy Newport and Marie Kidd; special caregiver and nephew, Gregg Kidd; extended family, caregivers and dear friends, Terry and Gerald Michau; dear friend, Cuba Cheatham; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Greystone Nursing and Rehab and the staff at Kindred Hospice for their love and care.
Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Smith Rosemont Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. at the cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, AR 72076, 501-982-3400.
Please sign our online guest book at http://www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.
Dorothy E. Murphy
Dorothy Edwin Murphy, of Hot Springs, passed away March 7, 2017.
She was born Oct. 5, 1929, in Little Rock, the daughter of Dr. E. O. Day and Dorothy Elizabeth Day. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jim Murphy; and her husband, Dr. James E. Murphy.
Better known to all of her friends as Dot, she started the Marion Anderson Women’s Luncheon Group. She was an avid sports fan, she loved watching the Razorbacks and her favorite pro golfer was Phil Mickelson. Dot loved to entertain and cook for all of her friends on the lake.
Dot is survived by her son, Mike Murphy, of Hot Springs; and a host of wonderful friends.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock.
A special thank you to her care givers, Marsha and Jamie for the wonderful care and her lovely pet, sweetie pie, who she loved dearly.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Ralph M. Smith
Dr. Ralph M Smith, beloved father, pastor and friend, went to Heaven to unite with His Savior, Jesus Christ, his wife, Bess, and a multitude of family and friends on March 11, 2017.
He is survived by his children, Diane Love, and spouse Bill Love, Wallace Smith, and spouse Lanette Smith, and Peyton Smith and spouse Beth Smith. His loving family included: granddaughter, Lisa Gilbert, and spouse Hayden Gilbert; their children, Meredith and Luke; his grandson, Jeff Love, and his spouse, Jennifer Love; and their daughter, Laci Love; grandchildren, Madison, Martha Lauren and Noble Smith, all working in cities around our nation, Lincoln Smith, a senior at Baylor, and Scarlett Smith, a high school junior.
He is survived by his only sister, Mary Jo Goldman, of Bryan, Texas, and her family of numerous nieces and nephews. Dr. Smith always said, “My family is the most important thing to me on earth,” and he never missed the opportunity to tell the family, “I’m so proud of you” and “Can I do anything for you?” We will miss that encouragement immensely.
Born March 19, 1931, Dr. Smith grew up in Hot Springs. After receiving a doctorate of theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1956, Dr. Smith pastored First Baptist Church, Rosenberg, Texas, Hyde Park Baptist Church, Austin, Texas, and served on the Executive Committee, founding Austin Baptist Church. He was a regent at Baylor University, chairman of the Building Committee for North American Mission Board, chairman of board of trustees of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Home Mission Board chairman, president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and president of the Southern Baptist Convention Pastor’s Conference. He is a former chaplain of the Texas House of Representatives. Dr. Smith Helped establish 16 churches from 1952 through 2015 and has built numerous buildings for Baptist organizations. He has authored four books and has a pastoral library of over 5,000 sermons he joyfully delivered during his ministry.
Dr. Smith was stricken with Guillain-Barre in March of 1996, which left him handicapped. His spirit and strong will helped him become active again, after 17 months in Seton Hospital and St. David’s Rehab in Austin. Dr. Smith’s latest book, “You Can’t Fall off the Floor,” chronicles the struggles of his overcoming this debilitating disease in a detailed, charming, uplifting way in hopes of helping those with GB find the courage and strength to beat the neurological syndrome.
By no means was Ralph Smith a boring man. He loved UT sports, attending football games, girls’ basketball and men’s baseball games into his 80’s. He was a mentor to young pastors until 2016. In his younger years, he skied, participated in water sports, tried to play golf, traveled all over the world, owned a moped/scooter, swam every day the weather permitted, wrote notes and letters of encouragement and enjoyed hunting. His hunting ended when he shot his hosts’ bird dog in the leg in Manor, Texas.
He will be remembered for the positive, decisive leader he has been. His fun-loving demeanor, warm and personable spirit, quick smile and unwavering faith in His Lord Jesus Christ have changed those he has met forever.
Special and warm thanks to Brookdale Spicewood Springs Skilled Nursing for the exemplary respect and kind and loving care extended to Dr. Smith and the family. We count every person he touched while there part of our family.
The family requests memorials be given to Austin Baptist Church Building Fund. Private Burial in Texas State Cemetery March 14, 2017, with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at Austin Baptist Church, 2222 and Ribelin Ranch Road. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Glover, Wayne McDonald, Dick Rathgeber, Tom Stacy and Rogers Wilson.
Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at http://www.wcfish.com.