Obituaries
Reba Bratton
A memorial service for Reba Bratton, 91, of Hot Springs, who died July 10, 2017, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bates Community Church with Brother Al Harvey and Rick Bratton officiating.
Arrangements are by CaruthHale Funeral Home.
Cameron L. Dickerson
Cameron L. Dickerson, age 43, of Hot Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
He was born Jan. 25, 1974, in Arkadelphia, Ark., to Veronica Wiley-Dickerson and Joe Louis Dickerson. They preceded him in death as well as his brother, Derrick Wiley.
Cameron was a member of Historic Eureka Missionary Baptist Church and later attended Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Hot Springs High School and was on the football team.
He was a former employee of Wal-Mart. He enjoyed football, basketball, fishing and was an avid “Gamer.”
Survivors include his sons, Cameron Jr. and Joe Louis Dickerson; the mother of his children, Yolanda W. Dickerson-Rhone (Mike Rhone), all of Hot Springs; sisters, TeLisha Dickerson Moore (Larry), of Malvern, and Luciannia Wiley, of Hot Springs; his brother, Carlos Dickerson, of Fayetteville; his stepmother, JoAnn Dickerson, of Arkadelphia; a host of aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be noon Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Historic Eureka Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Lake officiating and the Rev. Charles Smith will deliver the eulogy.
Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Maria G. Escalera-Pulido
Maria Guadalupe Escalera-Pulido passed away peacefully on the morning of July 10, 2017. Lupe went to be with the Lord at the age of 79.
Born June 16, 1938, in Los Reyes, Michoacán, Mexico, to Sebastian Escalera and Maria de Jesus Acosta Madrigal. They preceded her in death, as well as her husband, Cristobal Pulido Sanchez.
Lupe is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and stepgrandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts and cousins. She had a large family in the U.S. and Mexico. Lupe’s children Ana Angelica, Mirna, Arturo, Blanca, seven grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren loved her dearly.
Lupe was a resident of Heritage of Hot Springs nursing home in Hot Springs, Ark., where she enjoyed crocheting, Spanish television, flower picking, birds, walking around and enjoying everyone’s company that loved her dearly. Her daughter, Myrna, was by her side everyday as part of the staff. We would like to thank every person that cared for or contributed to the life of Lupe.
Her grandson Jacob Hopper sums it up with these words:
RIP Grandma Lupe, you will be in our hearts forever! We little knew that morning God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain we link again.
Service arrangements will be announced.
Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Margie R.L. Foshee
Margie Rebecca Ledbetter Foshee, 78 of Hot Springs, died July 12, 2017.
Arrangements are with Regency Funeral Home.
Paul E. Ham
Paul E. Ham, age 52, of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017.
He was born June 16, 1965, in Benton, Ark., to Everett and Mamie Ham.
Paul fought a courageous battle with cancer, although his suffering was great, he never gave up. Paul had an incredible smile that could light up any room. He had an amazing spirit that lifted up everyone around him, and will live on in those that loved him.
Paul graduated from Benton High School and attended UALR. Paul grew up in Benton, and moved to Hot Springs where he managed several different businesses.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Mamie and Everett Ham.
He is survived by his sister, Denise Dempsey, husband Stanley; niece, Crystal Dempsey, husband Craig Roberts, their children Aspen, Austin and Andin Roberts; his best friend, Robert Poland.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, in the chapel of Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Joy S. Hill
The service for Joy Stroope Hill, 82, of Hot Springs, who died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, will be held at 10 a.m. today in Harvey’s Chapel Baptist Church with Brothers Buddy Leamons and Clarence Shell officiating.
Interment will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Travis Spalding, Greg Cowart, Derek Stubbs, Nick Riley, Darren Stroope and Alton Stroope.
Arrangements are by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Terri Holcomb
Terri Holcomb, age 54, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
She was born on July 10, 1963, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of Merlin Wilson and Mary Ann Rankin Wilson. She was preceded in death by her mother.
Terri was a member of Apostolic Faith Tabernacle. She was an anointed musician and singer for many years. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Tiffany Holcomb, of Columbus, Ind.; her daughter, Heather Holcomb, of Hot Springs; her father, Merlin Wilson, of Piggott; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Daphna and Glenn Ellis, Darlene and Bobby Castleberry, all of Hot Springs, and Dianne and Raymond Dupree, of Nashville, Ind.; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle with the Rev. Dennis Anderson officiating.
Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church.
The family would like to thank Dr. James Rudder and her caregivers, Tierra, Annita and Paula, as well as Brother and Sister (Grams) Peters for their continuous support.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Tom Hopkins
Tom Hopkins, 79, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, in a Little Rock hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
LaVerne Hughes
NEW DeROCHE COMMUNITY — LaVerne Hughes, 85, of New DeRoche Community, took her journey to Heaven on July 11, 2017.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Prairie Bayou Church of Christ (19480 Highway 84, Malvern, AR 72104, 501-865-2540) with Brother Alan Cansler officiating. Visitation will be prior to service starting at 1 p.m. Interment will follow service at Prairie Bayou Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at http://www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net.
Bennie Sue C. Lambert
Bennie Sue C. Lambert, 87, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017.
Arrangements will be announced by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Jackie D. Spears
MALVERN — The service for Jackie Delmar Spears, 62, of Malvern, who died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, will be at 10 a.m. today in Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel with Roger Reid officiating.
Burial will be in Morning Star Cemetery
Pallbearers will be Toby Wagner, Coby Wagner, Dylan Stegall, Rick Mutter Sr., Ricky Mutter and Allen Black.
Honorary pallbearers are Pete Black and James Patman.