Obituaries Terri A.F.D. Coffey

Dave Barbara

Dave Barbara, age 54, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, May 14, 2017.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by the Unites States Marine Corps and the Thaddeus H. Caraway, V.F.W. Post No. 2278 Honor Guard.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Robert Tankersley, who Dave loved as a brother.

Guest registry is at www. davis-smith.com.

Dianne Besancon, was born October 7, 1944, in Jacksonville, Ark., she passed away May 15,

2017, in Hot Springs, Ark. Dianne was born to Redmond Boyd & Annie Sumner Boyd. She attended school in Jacksonville, and received her Cosmetology license and eventually owned her own salon for approximately 10 years.

Dianne married Wayne Besancon January 11, 1970, moved to Cabot, and went on to have two daughters Shelly (Dallas, Texas) and Heather (Little Rock, Ark). In 1989, Wayne and Dianne started their own business, Mr. B’s, a thriving convenience store and popular lunch stop in Cabot.

Dianne and Wayne retired and moved to Hot Springs in

2012.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Dickie Boyd, Don Boyd and Jerry Boyd.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Wayne Besancon; her two daughters, Shelly Morden and her husband Jason, Heather Morden and her husband Shane; five grandchildren Brandon, Cody, Cole, McKinley, and Gage; her brother, Arthur Boyd; sister, Mary Ruth Turrentine; sister in law, Margaret Boyd; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with services immediately following at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Carmel cemetery, P.O. Box 1092 Cabot, Ark 72023

Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guest book at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.

Dena A. Carpenter

Dena Ann Carpenter, 72, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away May 13, 2017.

A celebration of Dena’s life will be scheduled at a later date.

Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com.

LITTLE ROCK — Terri Ann Foster DeAngelis Coffey, age

36, of Little Rock, formerly of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

Terri lost her life in the recent flood waters in Little Rock. She was born Sept. 4,

1980, in Hot Springs, to Kenneth Foster and Belinda Emerick Foster Jones. Her mother preceded her in death. Terri was the Valedictorian of Lake Hamilton High School Class of 1999. She was a Christian.

Survivors include her husband, Neil Coffey, of Little Rock; her children, Kimberly Raven DeAngelis and Christopher Phoenix DeAngelis, both of Hot Springs; stepson, Rolie Wade Coffey; her father and stepmother, Kenneth and Tammy Foster; her siblings, Lynn (Sarah) Foster, Scott Foster and Dawn Hampton, all of Hot Springs; grandmother, Linda (Bill) Sutherland; step-grandmother, Gertrude Graves; a host of extended family and friends.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Oak Hill Cemetery, with Brother Teddy Hill officiating.

Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

Rachel Lynn Elson-Canfield, 63, died following a courageous fight against melanoma, on May 15, 2017, at her home in Hot Springs, Ark., surrounded by the love of her husband, Ted; sons, Nathan and Ben; family; and her faithful companions, Samson and Delilah.

Rachel was the first daughter to Charles Lee Elson and Nancy Ann (Netherton) Elson, arriving at 6:50 am on August 28, 1953. She was born in Leon, Iowa, where she graduated from Central Decatur High School.

During her youth, she participated in a wide variety of activities, including basketball, vocal music, instrumental music, art, drama, and many church activities. She had a love for horses and any other critter, often bringing home strays or injured animals. Most free time was spent riding her horse, Flicka. She was baptized at age 8 and joined the United Methodist Church on May 9th, 1965.

Following high school, she was accepted into Luther College in Decorah, Iowa graduating Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Biology. She then attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla, where she obtained her Master’s degree in Speech therapy.

Nathaniel, her first son, during her first marriage, was born in Stillwater. Following graduation from OSU, they lived for a brief time in Albuquerque, N.M., and she became a mother for the second time to Benjamin. Her time in Albuquerque solidified her preference for Southwestern culture and style, which ultimately led to many of her artistic endeavors.

Following a move to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a brief time at home, Rachel became employed by Grant Wood AEA as a speech and language therapist. It was a career where her incredible organizational skills merged with her creativity. She worked in the elementary schools and had a passion for helping children grow and learn. Rachel married her soul mate, protector, and best friend, Ted on Feb. 21, 1987.

Her family expanded to include Ted’s five children, and raising all seven children was a focus for much of their marriage. She continued to be actively involved in church at St. Paul’s United Methodist church. There, she and Ted taught Sunday school classes, played hand bells, and were actively involved in the Saturday Celebration service, where she provided music for 22 years. She also served as President of the United Methodist Women, prior to moving from the area.

She retired in 2011, to pursue her dream of creating and selling art, with a specific focus on artistic gourd creations. For the first few years, she experimented and perfected her art, while enjoying travel and camping with Ted. In 2015, Ted and Rachel moved to Hot Springs, which provided greater opportunity for fulfilling her dream, closer proximity to her youngest son Ben with his wife Frances and much better weather.

Together, they created their ideal home. Her dream was further fulfilled with an art studio in her back yard and acceptance of her art in a well-established gallery in downtown Hot Springs, the Artist Workshop Gallery. She quickly became integrated into Hot Springs participating in her local Diamondhead community activities, Lion’s Club, and First United Methodist Church, where she fell in love with a new group of friends in the Saints and Sinners class and again played hand bells.

She is survived by her mother, Nancy Elson; husband Ted; sons Nathaniel Iverson (Julie Barst), Benjamin (Frances) Iverson; and step children Chris, Cheri, TJ, Chad (Christina) and Todd (Shelly) Canfield; 12 step-grandchildren; her brother Dr. David Elson (Julie); and sister, Sylvia Anspach (Larry) and their children.

It is said that “art is intelligence having fun” and that a little piece of the artist’s heart goes into each creation. Rachel’s intelligence and creativity, combined with her big heart, big smile and love for fun endeared her to friends and family alike. For those who have a piece of Rachel’s art, you have a piece of her heart and mind, which will continue to live on. Her prayer would be that each piece gives you great joy.

The family is grateful for all who have loved Rachel and Ted, helping with her care in a variety of ways during her illness. We would particularly like to thank Linda Mason, whose daily care and love were far beyond what we could have imagined, and the Saints and Sinners Sunday school class for their prayers, thoughts and tremendous meals. Many extended family and friends, who also provided love and support while at home. We thank Dr. Deborah Bursey, her endocrinologist at UAMS, who is an outstanding clinician who consistently went above and beyond with great care and compassion. Dierksen Hospice, particularly Roy Lambert, RN, and Melissa Wimsett, RN, who were instrumental in meeting her goal of staying at home.

Visitation will be held in Hot Springs at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.

A private burial will be at the Leon Cemetery in Leon, Iowa at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs; St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, or Loving Chapel United Methodist Church in Leon, Iowa.

Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

Yris Mcian Glasgow, age 84, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

Katie Faye (Donnell-Rouse) Henson, age 91, of Hot Springs, died Monday, May 15, 2017.

The arrangements will be announced by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Harold LaCross, age 79, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

Arrangements will be announced by Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

Harvey Matthews, age 65, of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

Ezra H. Minton, age 91, of Story, Ark, passed away May 15, 2017, in Little Rock.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 19, 2017, 4 to 6 p.m. at Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Ark. Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 2 p.m. at Muddy Creek Church of God in Story, Ark.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, Ark.

Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

Bernard Thomas Nugent, 85, of Hot Springs Village, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born in Chicago to the late Daniel Nugent and Pearl (Trieger) Nugent. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Eugene Nugent.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Zina Nugent; a sister, Marjorie Claeson; sistersin-law, Bonnie Nugent and Pat Cowley; brother-in-law, Claude Steelman; and very special nieces and nephews.

Bernie had been an avid golfer and was a past president of the Men’s Golf Association at Belvedere Country Club. He was employed by his father’s freight traffic business in Chicago, and owned Beaver’s Ski Chalet/Guest Ranch in Winter Park, Colo., The Carousel Motel in Palm Desert, Calif., and several retail stores. He was a caring and generous man with many talents who loved to travel.

A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.

Memorial donations can be made to Ouachita Children’s Center.

Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com

Johnnie Mae Peoples, 85, of Hot Springs, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017.

A Celebration of Johnnie’s Life will be held today at 10 a.m. at Vista Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements are with Gross Funeral Home.

Betty Lavon Pratt, 77, of Hot Springs, Ark., moved from Hot Springs to her new residence in Heaven May 13, 2017. She was born July 19, 1939, in Hot Springs to Vance and Dorthy (George) Davis.

Survivors include her loving husband of 57 years, Bobby Pratt; sons, Bryan Pratt, John Pratt (Susan); daughter, Pam Bartel (Richard); brother, Jerry Davis; sisters, Janet Halsell, Carolyn Kroha; and grandchildren, Logan Bartel, Ashley Pratt, Rachel Pratt, Cooper Pratt, Ryder Pratt, Abby Pratt, and Sam Pratt.

A celebration of Betty’s life will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Twin Lakes Baptist Church with Pastor Wade Overturf officiating.

Special thank you to Genesis Cancer Center and Dr. Robert Muldoon and Staff.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Baptist Church.

Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.

Albert Don “A.D.” Smith, Jr., 86, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, May 14, 2017.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

Kathleen R. Wilson, 89, of Hot Springs, passed away May 14, 2017. She was born April 13, 1928, in Fond du Lac, Wis., to the late Harry and Ruth Kunasch.

Kathleen was a devoted wife and mother. She was a Charter Member of Lake Hamilton Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She taught Sunday School for 22 years. Kathleen was a Charter Member and Board member of The Jackson House and a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Kathleen was an avid shopper and reader. She also enjoyed knitting.

Loving survivors include her husband of 68 years, Clyde “Sug” Wilson; son, Butch Wilson; daughter, Mindy Wilson Crone; sister, Carol Herron; all of Hot Springs; grandchildren Lynnann Wilson and Amy Wilson, of Crossett, Chris Wilson of Philadelphia, Penn.; and Kirby Johnson, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service in Kathleen’s honor will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home with Reverend Duawn Mearns officiating.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Lake Hamilton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2891 Airport Rd., Hot Springs, Ark. 71913.

Guest register is www. caruth-hale.com.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Willie Davis Young Jr., age 61, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Hot Springs, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017.

He was born to the Rev. Willie Davis Young Sr. and Floralene Lenox Young on June 9, 1955, in Chicago, Ill. He cherished being nurtured by his paternal grandparents, Carl and Gustavia (aka “Papa” and “Grandma Doot”). Jr. (as he was affectionately known) attended schools in Nevada County, Rosston and the Hot Springs School District, where he attended Langston High School. He was employed by the Oregon Traffic Control as a certified Traffic Control Supervisor until his health began to fail.

He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Willie Davis Young Sr.; paternal grandparents, Carl and Gustavia Tidwell-Young; and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Zonie Nelson-Lenox.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Floralene Lenox-Young; brothers, Robert Harrell Young, Sr., Kevin Young and Andre Ronell Young, Sr. all of Portland, Ore., and Carl Andro Young, of Hot Springs; sister, Robin (Kenneth) Smith, of Portland, Ore.; aunts and uncles, Fred Young, Ruby Curry, Alice Cotton, Dorsey (Lee) Jones, Mae Lenox, Mildred Young and Lonell (Minnie) Lenox; a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m Saturday at Greater Ebeneezer Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Billy Wilson, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Barksdale Cemetery, Rosston, Ark. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.