Obituaries

Beverly G. Coulombe

A memorial service for Beverly Gibbs Coulombe, 78, of Hot Springs, who died June 16, 2017, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at First Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Feet International, P.O. Box 78992, Charlotte, NC 28271.

Arrangements are by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.

Margaret L.M. Dauber

Margaret Louise McPherran Dauber, age 98, of Hot Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 19,

2017.

She was born on April 5, 1919, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Ira and Bertha (Krepps) McPherran. Other than her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Dauber Jr.; sons, Harvey and Ted Dauber; and a brother, Malcolm McPherran.

Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Rose Mary Dauber; grandchildren, Melinda Williams (Keith), Stephen Dauber (Vicki), Darren Dauber (Tamara) and Robert Dauber; great-grandchildren, Carrie Piceynski, and Rayce (Kayla), Tyler, Ison and RhiAnne Dauber; great-great-grandson, Isaiah Speakar; sisters, Catherine Appleby and Laura Taylor; brother, James McPherran; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret started her journey on this earth in 1919. On Nov. 18,

1938, she married the love of her life, Howard Dauber Jr., and in a short time they decided to start a family. They were blessed with two boys and named them Harvey and Ted. Howard worked for Akron Public Schools and when he retired in 1965, they moved to Florida.

Margaret worked at Montgomery Ward in women’s fashions and retired from the store in 1981. In 1975, their son, Harvey, moved with his family to Arkansas. Margaret and Howard left Florida in 1994 and moved to Arkansas to be near Harvey’s family. Howard died in 2002 after 64 years of marriage and Margaret lived in their home until August of 2016. She moved to Garrett Woods Independent Living and was there until her sudden death.

Margaret was a lifelong committed follower of Jesus Christ. Bible reading and praying were her daily habits. She would always tell everyone that she met to “have a Jesus day” and wrote “Jesus loves you” on every check that she wrote. Music was her passion and she led church choirs, singing groups, children’s ministries and a nursing home ministry. She played piano, crocheted, loved family games, and flowers. Also, she enjoyed watching golf and the Arkansas Razorbacks. In her younger years, Margaret enjoyed going roller skating. Margaret’s appearance was always immaculate and she wore high heeled shoes to the end.

Visitation will be held from

5-6 p.m. on Saturday at CaruthHale Funeral Home with a celebration of Margaret’s life to follow at 6 p.m. with Stephen Dauber officiating.

Honorary pallbearers are Stephen Dauber, Darren Dauber, Robert Dauber, Keith Williams, Ruthie Sims, and all her friends at Garrett Woods Independent Living and the members of First Assembly of God in Hot Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Garland County in appreciation for them finding a new home for Snooky.

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

Thomas O. Fletcher III

Thomas “Tommy” Orr Fletcher III, of Hot Springs.

“You are reading in the newspaper that I am dead. Do not believe a word of it. For I am more alive than ever before.” D.L. Moody.

I am now in my new home in Heaven with my Lord and Savior. I have a new body and the sick one is gone.

This past Tuesday, June 20,

2017, I became reunited with my parents, Thomas O. Fletcher Jr. and Keturah Neely Fletcher; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Henry Sadler; Larry Kresse and a host of family and friends.

I have lived 75 wonderful years and blessed beyond belief with my loving family. My wife Jill, my best friend and Godly woman. My son Steve (Sandi), a man I am very proud to call my son. My daughter Sherri Blunk (Philip), who has always been my little princess. I’m blessed to have the Godliest daughter I know. My sons by choice, Roger Garvin (Kathy), so proud of the man he is, he keeps my secretary Jill up on the latest technology and gets her out of binds. Christopher Garvin, always there if we needed him, always kept my car fixing skill honed. Ryan Garvin, my fishing and hunting buddy and a great athlete. My sister Margaret Kresse, who kept me laughing all the time. My brother Paul (Joanie), brothers till the end. My grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Christopher and Chelsie Fletcher and their son, Hays Thomas, Austin Blunk, Brannon Blunk, Eden Blunk, Christopher Tripp Garvin, Danny and Monica Nelson and their daughter, Annabelle. Steven Thomas Stringer; a host of nieces, nephews to say that Uncle T was the best! A big happy family.

I was born in Marion, Ark., and grew up in Pine Bluff and graduated 1960 Zebra class. I proudly served four years in the Marine Corps. I began my lifelong career with AP&L as a hydraulic mechanic, from which I retired in 1998. My passion for slow pitch softball won my team the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest game played in 1977 at 52 hours and

5 minutes. I was an avid hunter and fisherman. I was part of the original owners of the Pile Brothers Sporting Club, whom I leave many cherished friends. I love you guys.

Thank you, my family, church family and many friends for blessing my life as all of you have. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His Only Son, that whosever believes in Him shall never perish but have everlasting life.” Take this into your heart and receive God’s Salvation gift. It is so easy. This is only a temporary separation if Jesus is in your heart. Till we meet again. God bless.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today in Harvey’s Chapel Baptist Church, 2515 Mountain Pine, Hot Springs, with Brother Buddy Leamons officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time today.

Memorials may be made to the building fund or food ministries at Harvey’s Chapel Baptist Church.

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

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

Louise Geurin

Louise Geurin, 72, of Hot Springs, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017.

She was born in Hot Springs on Jan. 16, 1945, to the late Earnest and Nelda Geurin.

Louise is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Geurin; and sister, Tammy Geurin.

She is survived by her sister, Kathy Cahanin (Steve); and nieces, Allison Cahanin, Stephanie Cahanin and Ramona Simmons.

She loved her many dogs, gardening and crocheting.

Visitation will be held at Gross Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. today.

A celebration of Louise’s life will take place at Gross Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24, officiated by the Rev. Robert Howe. Burial will immediately follow at Ozark Lithia Cemetery.

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

Tommy Hammons

ROYAL — A memorial service for Tommy Hammons, 63, of Royal, who died Monday, June 19, 2017, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel.

Visitation will be 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Leona Hipperson

Leona Hipperson, 84, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

Arrangements will be announced by Gross Funeral Home.

James E. Jones

James E. Jones, 88, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017.

The service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Twin Lakes Baptist Church.

Burial will be in Gilchrist Cemetery, in Friendship.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. Sunday at the church.

Marise M. Paladino

Marise Morton Paladino, of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at home surrounded by her family.

Marise was born March 2, 1922, and was raised in Heber Springs. She celebrated her 95th birthday earlier this year. Married to Rockie Paladino, they had treasured 66 years of a loving and devoted marriage at the time of his death in 2008. Together they raised three daughters, Mary Joyce Davis (Paul), of Cabot, Emily Bost (Dr. James), of Fayetteville, and Suzanne Burton (Dr. James), of Hot Springs.

Marise retired from Sears Roebuck and Co. Credit Department following 33 years of employment. After her retirement, she and Rockie traveled extensively across the United States and Europe.

Her church family was an important constant in her life. As an active member of Baring Cross Baptist Church in North Little Rock for over 53 years, she was very involved in Women’s Missions. She was a member of the state’s first ukulele band. The band traveled and performed for nursing homes and retirement homes and they even appeared on “Nashville Now.” She was also a lifetime member of the Little Rock Salvation Army Auxiliary. In 2002, Marise and Rockie chose to move to Hot Springs on Lake Hamilton. She quickly became an active member of First Baptist Church. As a member of PEO Chapter AP in Hot Springs, she enjoyed the social and service aspect of this organization.

Predeceased by her parents and siblings, she is survived by her three daughters, her grandchildren, Keith Crowder (Kelly), of Cabot, Cathy Hawkins (Mark), of Sarasota Fla., Jon LaFollette, of Eugene, Ore., Jan Paladino, of Greensboro, N.C., Brian Patrick (Courtney), of Pleasant Hill, Calif., Mark Patrick (Carrie), of Waldron, Ark.; and eight great-grandchildren. Marise is also survived by a half sister, Virginia Claxton, of Little Rock; sisters-in-law, Mary Sprick (Charles), of Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Louise Paladino, of Conway; brother-in-law, Peter Paladino (Dorothea), of Malvern; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs at 2 p.m. Monday following a private burial. The Rev. John McCallum will preside.

Pallbearers are Brian and Mark Patrick, Scott and Brian Burton, Keith Crowder and Jon LaFollette. Honorary pallbearers are Jo McBride and the members of the Bible Learners Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church, her precious caregivers and her caregivers from Kindred Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 2350 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.

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

Valerie Schuetz

Valerie Schuetz, 78, of Hot Springs, passed peacefully on June 20, 2017.

She was born in Anina, Romania, on Nov. 27, 1938, to the late Johann and Theresia Chladny.

Valerie was a member of the German Edelweiss Club and was a phenomenal dancer. She especially enjoyed German folk dancing (particularly the Polka) and ballroom dancing.

The one thing Valerie loved above all else was her family, especially her granddaughters. They will forever have memories of spending fun-filled days with her and receiving giant care packages in the mail for every holiday. Valerie would shop year round to ensure they always had perfect gifts.

All five of her granddaughters knew she would be there for every event in their lives. She never missed a school graduation or program, birthday or any other event. She wanted her girls to know that she loved, supported and would always be there for them.

Left to cherish her memory is the love of her life who she shared more than 50 years of companionship with, John J. Schuetz; her daughters and best friends, Heidi Epperson (Jim), Linda Smith (Scott); and her five granddaughters, Emma Roberts, Sophie Roberts, Sarah Smith, Caroline Epperson and Kate Smith.

Valerie’s family will keep her memory close to their hearts and miss her tremendously.

A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. today with a memorial service to immediately follow in the chapel of Gross Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery directly after.

Online obituary, guestbook and tribute video are available at http://www.GrossFuneralHome.com.

Elizabeth C. Scott

COTTON PLANT — Elizabeth Cannon Scott was born May 11, 1924, to Jonas and Ethel Casey Cannon. She passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willie Scott Jr.; daughter, Shelia Yvette Scott Wilhite; granddaughter, Samdra Dillard Coleman; four brothers, Dember, Ivory, J.C., C.C.; four sisters, Dossie, Houston, Jeffery and Pearl.

Elizabeth leaves to cherish her life: two sons, Dr. Freddie L. Scott (Julie), Fayetteville, Ark., Rev. Van R. Scott, Greeneville, Tenn.; three daughters, Susie Ethel Dillard (Samuel), Louisville, Ky., Joyce Lavern Craft (Curtis), Hot Springs, Ark., Beverly Scott-Chapple, Cotton Plant, Ark.; one sister, Captola Dunn, Sperry, Okla.; one sister-in-law, Martha Mitchell, Los Angeles, Calif.; and a very special grandson and great-grandson, Terrance and Tyler Scott; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, two special friends she called sisters, Mrs. Ora Lee Farmer and Mrs. Iretha Stovall, and other extended family and friends

Funeral service will be at noon today, June 23, 2017, at James Addition Baptist Church, 178 McGowan St., Cotton Plant, Ark.

Arrangements are entrusted to Craft Funeral Home, Newport, Ark. Local arrangements are with Carrigan Memorial Funeral Service.

Art Sylvester

PEARCY — Art Sylvester,

59, of Pearcy, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017.

He was born on April 15,

1958, in Igloo, S.D., to Frank and Juanita Sylvester. He was a pipefitter with the union in Little Rock, he had worked at Oaklawn Park and rode bulls in the rodeo.

He was predeceased by his father, Frank Sylvester.

Survivors include his mother, Juanita Sylvester; his fiancee, Paula “Pete” Jacobson; one brother, Larry Sylvester; three sisters, Holly Kennedy, Lisa Austin and Ruth Sylvester; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home

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

Lyndal J. Wuertz

MALVERN — On Tuesday, June 20, 2017, Lyndal Joe Wuertz,

76, of Malvern, went to be with our Lord and Savior.

Preceded in death by his wife, Jolene Wuertz; granddaughter, April Powell; daughter, Sherry Reynolds; sister, Ethel Marie Burks, sister, Teresa Hand; son-in-law, Joe Cranfill; mother, Gladys Holloman; and father, Albert Wuertz.

He is survived by Kevin Wuertz, Desmond Crumby, Anita Cranfill, Alaina Wuertz, Jerry Wuertz, Cecil Wuertz, Jonathan Cranfill (Tiffani), Patricia Hinze (Carter), Dylan Love, Malachi Hubbard, Jonathan Jr., Westen and Gunnar Cranfill, Debbie Whorton, Bruce Wuertz, Suanne Wallace.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today, June 23,

2017, at Regency Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at http://regencyfuneralhome.com.