Obituaries
Joe C. Burleson
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Joe Clyde Burleson — Born Oct. 11, 1927, in Hobart, Okla., to William Clyde Burleson and Bertha Goode Burleson. Joe grew up on the Oklahoma State Fish Hatchery in Byron, Okla., with his three sisters and two brothers, attending school in a one-room schoolhouse.
After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Joe went to work for Northwest Engineering as a service representative. He traveled worldwide delivering giant cranes and draglines, and in 1962 had the honor of breaking ground with a Northwest dragline for what would become the Houston Astrodome. Joe later started his own construction equipment sales company, invested in several Texas oil wells and was co-owner of McLaren-Burleson Real Estate Company in Austin, Texas, before retiring to Hot Springs Village in 1989.
An avid golfer, Joe competed as an amateur in the Byron Nelson Pro-Am in 1978. After arthritis kept him from golfing, he spent many hours fishing Lake Ouachita with guide Greg Willingham, and on one such occasion, he was joined by then Gov. Mike Huckabee.
Preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Irma (Pribble) Burleson, and daughter-in-law, Darlene Randles. Joe is survived by his wife, Nancy Corr Burleson, of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; son, David (Tori) Burleson, of Arlington, Texas; daughter, Susan Morris, of Dallas; stepson, Jason (Kate) Ennis, of Orlando, Fla., and son-in-law, Bradley Randles, of Washington Ill.; grandchildren, Beth Burleson (Mike Perez), Bryant Burleson and Avery Ennis; sisters, Frances (Bob) Kraft, of Burlington, Okla., Betty (Wallace) Kirkpatrick, of Byron, Okla., Cordelia Zahorsky, of Dacoma, Okla.; brothers, Warren (Meron) Burleson, of Cherokee, Okla., and John (Patricia) Burleson, of Morrisville, Pa.; his best friend of many years, Lt. Gen. James Knight, of Austin, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Hospice Home Care, and to special friends Ken Wachtendorf and Kenny Ross.
Joe was very concerned this year when his nephew, Derick Burleson, of Alaska, a college professor and gifted poet, suddenly passed away leaving a teenage daughter without a college fund. Donations in Joe’s honor may be made to Mirabel Burleson’s education fund, made payable to Edward Jones, P.O. Box 626, Alva, OK, 73717, with memo “529 Mirabel Burleson.”
Joe did not want a funeral service, but he always loved a good party. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at a future date at home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to CedarVale, The Hot Springs Village Funeral Home. For online condolences, visit http://www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.
Jan K. Davis
A memorial service for Jan K. Davis, 62, of Hot Springs, who die Saturday, March 11, 2017, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel with Kevin Hunt officiating.
Frances G. Forsberg
The service for Frances Gabriel Forsberg, 89 of Hot Springs, who died March 14,
2017, will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Greek Orthodox Church,
502 Morrison St., with the Rev. Nicholas Verdaris officiating.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Gray, Howard Fischer, Chris Skrivanos, Peter Fotioo and Sam Stathakis.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. James Suen and the Hot Springs Police Department.
Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. until service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greek Orthodox Church, 105 Sherri St., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Tim Jackson
Tim Jackson, 45, of Hot Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
Tim was born in Orange County, Calif., Jan. 12, 1972, to Pamela A. Hunt and James M. Jackson. He is preceded in death by his sister, Bethany Hunt.
Tim was a staunch patriot and served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army. He possessed quick wit and a creative mind. Above all, he will be remembered for his capacity to love and affection for his family and friends. His hugs will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Teffany Jackson, of Hot Springs; two children, Megan Stell and Chris Jackson, both of Hot Springs; his mother, Pamela, of Hot Springs; father, James, of Orange County; grandchildren, Isaiah Childs, Leon Stell, and Leela Stell, all of Hot Springs; siblings, Heather Jackson, John Fuqua, Michael Schrader, Stacey Green, all of Hot Springs, Erin Jackson, Jarrod Jackson and Elizabeth Jackson-Sanchez, all of California. And a large loving group of family and friends.
Services will be held at a private residence.
Chester Jones
The service for Chester Jones, 83, of Hot Springs, who died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, will be noon today at Eureka Baptist Church with Pastor Steve R. Lake officiating.
Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are by Carrigan Memorial Funeral Service.
Karrie O. Langston
JESSIEVILLE — Karrie Orlene Langston, 46, of Jessieville, Ark., passed away March 19, 2017.
She was born Dec. 1, 1970, in Hot Springs, Ark., to Teddy Ray and Charlene (Castleberry) Morris.
Karrie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Mark; and nephew, Andrew.
Survivors include her daughters, Kressie and Kortney; sister, Maretta; and nephew, Cody.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Caruth Village Funeral Home.
A celebration of Karrie’s life will be 2 p.m. Friday at Caruth Village Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Willard Speers officiating.
Honorary pallbearers include Cody Douell, Lester Rowland, Roy Langston, Shannon Rowland, Trice Rowland and Richard Gossage (Dicky).
The family requests friends and loved ones bring pictures and write memories of Karrie to share at the funeral.
Guests may register at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Cindy Leopold
Cindy Leopold, 58, of Hot Springs, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
She was born on Nov. 24, 1958, to James and Gayle Morris in Wichita Falls, Texas. She attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, East Unit and was an LPN-2, having worked for various nursing homes for over 25 years with the Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center being the last. Currently, she had been pursuing her RN license at National Park College.
She was predeceased by her father, James Morris, one sister, Lori Black, one brother, Mark Morris, and one nephew, Jamie Morris.
Survivors include her loving husband of 33 years, Tim Leopold, of Royal, Ark.; four sons, Michael Miller, Tony Asbury, Gary Miller and Joseph and wife, Amanda Leopold, all of Hot Springs; her mother and stepfather, Gayle and Mike Kidder, of Royal; her maternal grandmother, Lavern Melton, of Wichita Falls, Texas; two sisters, Amy (Richard) Brown, of Bismarck, and Lisa Morris, of Royal; grandchildren, Alexis Leopold and Jackson Leopold and several other grandchildren; and several aunts and uncles.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel with Elder Robin Jordan officiating.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
Nobel Parker
MOUNTAIN PINE — Nobel Parker, age 82, of Mountain Pine, died Sunday, March 19, 2017.
He was born Nov. 26, 1934, in DeValls Bluff, the son of Albert and Jessie Fowlkes Parker. On Feb. 6, 1957, he married Vivian “Sue” Morris, who preceded him in death on June 15, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Walter Parker; and one sister, Mollie Caldwell.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Laquita (Curtis) Ward; two grandchildren, James (Jennifer) Ward and Jennifer (Nathan) Hull; four great-grandchildren; his sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen (Giovanni) Morrison; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Leola L. Ragland
ALLEN, Texas — A celebration of life for Leola Lee Ragland, 91, of Allen, Texas, who died Feb. 28, 2017, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hunter’s Glen Baptist Church, 4001 Custer Road, Plano, Texas.
Memorials may be made to the IMB General Relief Fund.
Joyce Rowton
Joyce Rowton, 77, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, March
16, 2017.
She was born on June 23,
1939, in Umpire, the daughter of Orville and Menda Parson Tollett. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Rowton; her son, Dana Rowton; her parents; three brothers, Lowell Dean Tollett, Cloyd Tollett and Joe Tollett.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Harris and her husband, Rick Vidaurri, of Hot Springs; two grandchildren, Brittany Harris, of Conway, and Christian Rowton, of Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
Memorial graveside will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Mount Gilead Cemetery, near Black Springs.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Vera E. Schwoch Glynn O. Self
ARKADELPHIA — Vera Elly Schwoch, age 96, of Arkadelphia, died on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.
She was born April 27, 1920, in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of the late Otto and Elfreida Rotich Schwoch. Vera was a retired LPN in New York. She enjoyed gardening and knitting in her free time. Vera was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Church of Arkadelphia.
Graveside services at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, in Arkadelphia, with Elder Kenneth Leverette officiating.
Visitation 9-10:30 a.m. Friday at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia.
Memorials to the charity of your choice.
Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.
Emery L. Vincent
KIRBY — Glynn O. Self, age 85, of Kirby, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017.
A pastor for many years, his ministry led him to several different area churches and he recently retired from Salem Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Self, of Kirby; four children, Gary Self, of Amory, Miss., Bruce Self, of Kirby, Wayne Self, of Lodi, and Mechelle Smith of Kirby; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his brother, Doyce Self, of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and his sister, Reba Tolleson, of Mountain Pine.
Services will be 10 a.m. today in the Salem Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Emery Lynn Vincent, 64, of Hot Springs, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 15, 2017, with his family all around him. He was born in Dermott, Ark., to Emmitt and Lillian Tarlton Vincent.
He spent his childhood and teen years in Gould, Ark., where he graduated. The family later retired from farming South Plantation and moved to Waldron, Ark. He also served in the United States Army. After that, he moved to Hot Springs, where he enjoyed many years of carpentry.
Survived by brothers, Mickey Vincent and Perry Neal Vincent; five nephews, Aarron Vincent, Michael Vincent, Steven Vincent, Ethan Vincent and niece, Amy Vincent.
Lynn was a member of Dark Corner Christian Church in Gould, Ark.
Private services at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, Ark.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.