Obituaries
Marion C. DuBose Jr.
Marion C. DuBose Jr., 80 years old, of Hot Springs Village, peacefully passed away at CHI St. Vincent’s on June 21,
2017.
He was born on March 27,
1937, in Washington, Ga. to Marion and Lucylle DuBose. He was a devoted husband to Rosetta Dubose for 59 years. To this union two children were born (Deena and Terrence).
He was employed for the United States Postal Service (USPS). After 36 years of service with the USPS, he retired as Postmaster of Janesville, Wis.
Following retirement, he moved to Hot Springs Village from Maywood, Ill. He resided in “The Village” for 23 years, and was known for his great sense of humor, quick wit and kind loving spirit.
His hobbies included an interest in model train railroading and an annual holiday tree display.
He was very involved in community services. This extended to several organizations including:
• MO/ARK Kiwanis – He served the MO/ARK Kiwanis International Board as District Governor and many positions at the District and Local levels.
• Optimist International – Through his membership with Optimist International he served in District and local positions.
• Jackson House – His concern for the less fortunate extended to his service on the Jackson House Board, an interfaith community crisis center.
• National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) – He advocated for both active and federal employees on pay issues, health and retirement benefits.
• Cedar Mountain Singers – His involvement with the Cedar Mountain Singers included performance at several concerts a year.
• Village of United Methodist Church – Religion was very important to him as evidenced in his active involvement in the mission of the church.
• Hot Springs Concert Association – As a member of this non-profit organization he worked as a volunteer in numerous concerts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Lucylle DuBose. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife (Rosetta); daughter (Deena); son (Terrence); and two grandchildren (Terrence Jr. and Sharea Johnston). His siblings includes Connie DuBose (sister); Theresa DuBose (sister); Robert Saddler (brother-in-law); and a host of other family and friends.
The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at http://www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
Roy Edmonds
Roy Edmonds, 59, of Hot Springs, passed away June 21,
2017.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday at Hot Springs Funeral Home with burial following at
12 p.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery with Brother Willard Speers officiating.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com
Gene A. Fitch
Gene A. Fitch, 75, of Hot Springs, passed from this life on June 22, 2017. He was born in Phoenix, Ariz. to the late Arnold A. and Nellie M. Fitch on Oct. 19, 1941.
Gene enjoyed working hard, helping others and was a cattleman at heart. He was also a faithful Christian and enjoyed working as a youth group minister for a number of year.
Gene is survived by his wife, Carol Fitch; three children, Christy Fitch, Kenneth Fitch, Shawn Pemberton; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Darlene Doubt; and a host of other family and friends. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Gerald and Ronald Fitch.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville.
Online guestbook available at http://www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
Leona M. Hipperson
Leona M. Hipperson, 84, of Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at her home after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born Dec. 9, 1932, in Portland, Ore. to the late Edgar and Clara Punzel, and as a believer in Jesus Christ is now a resident of Heaven.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Leora Biornstad.
Leona loved to sew and had a knack for interior decorating. She used that talent for many years working for the J.C. Penny drapery department. Her collection of over 1,000 cook books, antique dolls and plates is immeasurable. When Leona was young, she studied classical piano and she used that talent for many years while serving the Lord.
Don and Leona hosted countless foreign missionaries as well as missionary students attending OBU in Arkadelphia. Leona served First Baptist Church faithfully, where she was a member of the Jordan Sunday school class.
Cherishing her memory are her husband of 45 years, Don Hipperson; four children, Carolyn Chapman, Debra Wright, Teresa Wright, and Christopher Wright; three brothers, Fred, Phillip, and Mark Punzel; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Leona’s life will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church-Hot Springs with Pastor John McCallum officiating.
The family wishes to thank Arkansas Hospice and the team that aided Leona in her final days. A special thank you to Laurie Nash, neighbors Sylvia & Richard Wright and Wayne & Landra Roberts.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, ASPCA, or to First Baptist Church.
The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at http//www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
Fuji Horn
Fuji Horn, 89, of Hot Springs, passed away on Thursday, June
22, 2017. She was born on June
10, 1928, in Tokyo. She was a beautician and the owner of the International Beauty Salon for over 60 years. She was an avid bowler, loved bingo and going to Oaklawn Park. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Horn and a sister.
Survivors include her daughter, Melinda Horn; one brother of Japan; several nieces and nephews; and the Ladys Lunch Bunch.
Memorial services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Reverend Susan Miller officiating.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
James E. Jones
Lt. Col. James E. Jones, 88, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, after a lengthy illness and a full life.
A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. today, with the service beginning at 2 p.m. at Twin Lakes Baptist Church, 3899 Hwy. 290, Hot Springs. Burial will follow in Gilchrist Cemetery in Friendship.
All who knew and James are welcome.
Online condolences at http// www.caruth-hale.com.
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Shirley Lancaster
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Shirley “Faye” Lancaster, age 75, of Norman, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, June 23, 2017.
Her family rests assured that she was loved by God and a true friend of Jesus. She enjoyed reading her Bible and working crossword puzzles, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, whom she dearly loved and was dearly loved in return. She will be forever missed and always in our hearts.
She was born July 6, 1941, in Clendenin, W.Va., the daughter of Lewis Lancaster and Irene Elizabeth Franklin Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jason Lancaster; and sisters, Jean Seabolt and Darlene Durham.
She leaves behind her children and their spouses, Tammie (Ted) Rotalsky, of Norman; Paul (Lisa) Hoffman, of Valrico, Florida, Ruth (Rob) Lowry of Leesburg, Va.; Waynie Hoffman of Hot Springs; and Eric (Christina) Richards of Jacksonville, Fla; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Lewis (Shelba) Lancaster of Fairfield, Calif.; one sister, Phyllis Webb of Columbus, Ohio; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members; and a host of wonderful friends.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in the Howton Cemetery with Bro. Bobby Lock officiating.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Robert Lee “RL,” age 84, of Hot Springs, died Friday, June 23, 2017. Arrangements will be announced by Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Marise M. Paladino
Marise Morton Paladino, of Hot Springs, formerly of North Little Rock, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at home surrounded by her family.
A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs at 2 p.m. Monday following a private burial. 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.
Ressie M. Hill Parker
Ressie Marie Hill Parker, age 96, of Hot Springs, died peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017.
Born December 2, 1920, to Richard and Bessie Turner Hill in Malvern. Ressie grew up in Hot Springs and attended Hot Springs schools; beauty college and Brian’s Business College. She married A.E. “Buster” Parker and they owned and operated Parker’s Orthopedic Shoe and Brace Company until her retirement.
A former member of American Legion Auxiliary and Hot Springs Chapter of Sweet Adelines, Ressie was a licensed beautician and attended the Nazarene Church. While her children were growing up, she taught a Sunday school class and was active in the Parent Teacher Association and Band Parents Association.
An accomplished seamstress, Ressie especially enjoyed designing and making clothes for family members and for herself. She created many beautiful quilts as well.
Ressie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters; and four brothers.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Parker, of Chico, Calif. and Mike Parker (Linda), of Hot Springs; and two daughters, Judi Lucero (Rudy), of Fort Collins, Colo., and Karla Parker, of Flagstaff, Ariz. Family and friends want to gratefully acknowledge many years of generous and loving care for her by her son, Mike, and his wife, Linda.
Grandchildren are Clay Lucero, Sr. (Amanda); Cyndi Esch (Chris); Alexander Parker (Erica); Alicia Lucero; Dylan Ashcroft; and Julia Ross. In addition, she is survived by four great-grandchildren Clay Lucero, Jr.; Isabelle Lucero; Madison Esch; and Levi Parker; several step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; step-great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Betty Parker; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs, with Rev. Steve Butler officiating.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time on Monday.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Hill, Randy Hill, Brian Hill, Robert Hill, Tam Parker, Tim Parker, J.B. Evans and Jim White.
Burial will be in the family plot in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Much appreciation goes to Dr. James Humphreys and staff for years of kindness and care, to Garland Nursing and Rehab Center for their assistance in recent months and to Arkansas Hospice.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Jack L. Sheehan Jr.
Jack Loren Sheehan, Jr., age 61, passed away June 18, 2017. He was born March 3, 1956, in San Pedro, Calif., to Jack and Sarah Oxford Sheehan. Jack is preceded in death by his father; daughter, Tiana White; and a nephew, Chris.
He is survived by his mother, Sarah Hughes; daughter, Aundrea Hosler-Benton; brothers, Bill and Tom Hughes; sister, Jodie Martin; grandchild, Riley Benton; aunt and uncle, Mary and Jim Ryan; cousins, James, David, Pam, Casey, Jamie, Candice, Jerrie, Pamela and David; nieces and nephews, Amanda, Meghan, Trent, Matthew and Millie; and numerous friends.
A celebration of Jack’s life will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday, at the residence of Mary Ryan with Jim Hunt officiating.
Guests may register at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Frances C. Slater
Frances C. Slater, 89, of Royal, passed away Thursday, June
22, 2017. She was born December 20, 1927, to the late Clifton “Dick” & Ollie Robbins Thornton in Cedar Glades.
She was a graduate of Mountain Pine High School, worked for National Rejecters and was a member of Piney Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Glendon Slater and son, Tracy Slater.
Survivors include her son Jimmy (Debbie) Slater; daughters, Debra (Doug) Garner, Gwen Ary; brother, Charles “Chuck” (Nancy) Thornton; sister-in-law’s, Cloie Kiser, Barbara Maxwell; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 27,
2017, in Cunningham Cemetery, Royal, with David Smith officiating.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time at Cunningham.
Pallbearers are her grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers are Jan and Merlin Hill, Arkansas Hospice and the 3 west nursing staff at CHI St. Vincent Hospital.
The family would like to express to please wear casual attire due to the heat.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
Jeanne M. White
Jeanne M. White, 75, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. She was born in Shreveport, La., on Feb. 5, 1942, to the late Jack Melton, Mary Dell and Leo Banski.
Jeanne was proceeded in death by her very special friend David Leal.
She is survived by her son James M. “Matt” White IV (Melinda), of Russellville; sisters, LeAnn Mascho (Bill), of Hot Springs, and Penny Caldwell, of Boise, Idaho; grandsons, Matthew and Gavin White; cousins, Melanie Cathey, Janna Manning, Jim Manning, (Sylvia), Michael Manning (Donna), and Chris Blakely; and her furry friends, Gingee, Daisy, and Gayley.
Jeanne was a proud graduate of the Hot Springs High School Class of 1960. She is a former president of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, member of Emblem Club, and was a long time member of the Antique Dealers Association. She is best known for her long time involvement with antiques and estate sales throughout the Hot Springs area. In addition, Jeanne spent well over 30 years working in insurance sales for numerous independent companies.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at the Pines Nursing and Rehab Center, the good folks at Kindred hospice, to Jeanne’s loyal friend Judy Mullins and her numerous other friends who supported her during her illness and throughout life.
A celebration of Jeanne’s life will take place at Gross Funeral Home 6 p.m. Monday, June 26, with Pastor John McCallum officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior.
The online guestbook, memorial tribute and obituary are available at http://www.GrossFuneralHome.com.