Obituaries
James T. Edds
USAF Ret. Major James Turner Edds Sr., age 83, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away on Oct. 10, 2017.
Visitation 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Regency.
Funeral service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Regency Funeral Home. The Rev. Clyde Edds and the Rev. Ralph Edds officiating. Interment with military honors at Lono Cemetery in Malvern, Ark.
Jim is survived by his spouse, Shirley McKeehan Edds; children, Cindy Edds Price, James Turner Edds Jr. (Judy) and Rosalind Edds Keeton (Robert); six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; five siblings, Betty Edds Herrmann, Clyde Edds (Rayma), Carl Edds (Barbara), Martha Edds Davis (Glen), Ralph Edds (Kathy).
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home.
You may sign the guest book at http://www.regencyfuneralhome.com.
Luatta A. Everett
Luatta Ann Everett, 60, of Hot Springs, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
James F. Farber
MALVERN — James “Jimmy” F. Farber Jr., age 54, of Malvern, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
Survivors: wife, Tonya Farber; son, Derek (Hannah) Farber; daughter, Kimberly Laine Farber; grandson Cole Allen Farber; parents, James F. Farber Sr., Nancy (Al) Harvey; brothers, Michael Farber, Kevin Harvey, Kenneth Harvey; sisters, Penny Susan Brown and Karen Minnick.
Visitation at 5 p.m. today, Reyburn Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Monday, Reyburn Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home.
You may sign the guestbook at http://www.regencyfuneralhome.com.
Oscar L. Hibbs
Oscar L.(Ray) Hibbs, age 70, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday Oct. 12, 2017, in a local hospital.
He was born March 11, 1947, in Hot Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuel W. and Lila Phillips Hibbs. Ray was also preceded in death by his son, Jason Ray Hibbs, and two brothers.
Ray was a carpenter by trade also enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing pool.
He leaves to cherish his memories with the love of his life of 48 years, Kaye Hibbs; his children, John O. Hibbs, April, Ranee (Renix) Skidmore; grandsons, Jason Stephen Hibbs (his fishing buddy), Daniel Renix Skidmore; one brother and six sisters; our dear friend, Jeanne Crouse and Danny Sleeper; many friends, nieces and nephews.
There will be a private family memorial service at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Logan Kirksey
POYEN — Logan Kirksey, age 9, Poyen, passed away Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, after a four-year battle with cancer.
Survivors include his mother, Carrie Allen, and her fiancee Dustin Bennett; his sister, Emma Grace Sexton, all of Poyen; grandparents, Rodney and Tammy Allen, Debbie and Kevin Carson, Leslie and James Baxley and late Ron Bennett; great grandmother, Dianne Allen, and many other family members.
Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Regency Funeral Home.
Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Regency Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1 Children’s Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.
Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home.
You may sign the guest book at http://www.regencyfuneralhome.com.
Jo-Ann Mikell
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Jo-Ann Mikell, age 88, went to be with the Lord Oct. 11, 2017.
She passed away in Hot Springs Village, Ark., at Good Samaritans Retirement Home. Jo-Ann was born in Tampa, Fla., in 1928, and married Hugh Mikell in 1949. They had two children, Shirley, of Brooksville, Fla., and Bob, of Peachland, N.C. She was a homemaker. Jo-Ann and Hugh were married for
61 years before his passing in
2010. She was also blessed with two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Jo-Ann was a devoted member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Hot Springs Village.
A Celebration of Jo-Ann’s life will be 9 a.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 199 Barcelona Road, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.
The family would like to send special thanks to Jo-Ann’s doctors, the staff at Good Samaritans Retirement Home and Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. It won’t be the same without her. Mom, dad’s waiting on you up in Heaven.
Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.
Kenneth O’Neal
Kenneth O’Neal, age 78, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
He was born Sept. 4, 1939, in Oden, the son of Willie Lester O’Neal and Rhuie Malta O’Neal. On April 9, 1962, he married Sue Worsham. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant brother.
Kenneth was Assembly of God in his faith and retired from Weyerhaeuser after 15 years. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sue O’Neal, of Hot Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Charlene O’Neal and Gary and Jodi O’Neal, all of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, Brandon O’Neal, Josh and Shanna O’Neal, Cody O’Neal, Breanna McLain, Drake Tatum; three great-grandchildren, Allyson O’Neal, Colt O’Neal, Wyatt O’Neal; his brother, Leon and Joann O’Neal, of Houston, Texas; four sisters, Billie Ann Moore, of Hot Springs, Mary Jo Saveall, of Oden, Reba and Laron Evans, of Hope, and Janet and Truman Lewis, of Oden; nieces, nephew, extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.
Services will be held at
10 a.m. Tuesday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Hot Springs, with Verl Stovall officiating.
Visitation will be held from
6-8 p.m. Monday evening. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael Stovall, Jerry Stovall, Charlie Edmonson, Pat Edmonson, Rusty Lewis and Clint Ledbetter.
Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation and the staff of Arkansas Hospice.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Billy B.R. Turner
Billy Bryson Ray Turner, a beautiful, perfect baby boy, was returned to the arms of Jesus on Oct. 11, 2017.
He was born on Oct. 11, 2017, to his loving parents, Stephen Ray Turner and Jessica Watson, who will always cherish the memory of their baby boy.
Meeting Billy in Heaven are his grandparents, Billy Ray Turner and Barbara Gail Terry.
He leaves behind his siblings, Chandler Watson, Baylie Bettis, Elliot Turner, Stephanie McDonald, Nathan Turner, Heather Turner; grandparents, Ray Ann Reynolds, Steven Lowthian, Kim Watson, Jim Watson; and many aunts, uncles and extended family members.
A funeral service of comfort and hope will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the Chapel of Gross Funeral Home.
Online obituary and guestbook is available at http:// www.grossfuneralhome.com.
Donnie Varnedore
Donnie “Don” Varnedore,
80, of Hot Springs, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct.
7, 2017, at his home surrounded by loving family.
He was born April 3, 1937, in Douglas, Ga., to the late Calvin Augustus Varnedore and Lavarah Adams Berry.
He leaves his son, John Varnedore, and his wife, Cynthia, of Hot Springs; daughter, Barbara Albert, of Hot Springs; daughter, Sheila Doty and her husband, Steve, of North Little Rock; son, Robert Varnedore, of Hot Springs; son-inlaw, Charles Keathley, of North Little Rock; 10 grandchildren, Jason, Celise, Jeffrey, Amberlei, Denise, Christopher, Joshua, Gracie, Adam and Selby. He is also survived by his brothers, Max, of Fort Meyers, Fla., and Johnny, of Bryant, Ark. In addition, he leaves his stepchildren, Larry, Michael, Bob, Doug, Tom, Carolyn, Judy and Billy, plus very special lifelong friend, Yvonne Fassett.
Donnie is predeceased by his wife, Elaine; also by his wife, Grace; daughter, Janice; grandson, Kirk; brothers, Carlos, Ray; and his sister Diane.
After enlisting in the Army at 16, he proudly served during the Korean War. After his military service, he spent many years in Arkansas as a transportation industry professional. In his spare time, he was president of the Booster Club and transportation coordinator for the “Arkansas Diamonds,” a professional football team in Little Rock. He was an avid collector of 16 mm films, especially his beloved Western films and serials like Red Ryder, Black Arrow and Hopalong Cassidy. His amazing in-depth knowledge of films led to his selection to run the film distribution department for Kit Parker Films in Monterey, Calif. He also served as production assistant for several films as well. He was fondly known as the “Keeper of the Films.” After retiring to Hot Springs, Ark., he became a founding member of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival. For many years, his film industry and equipment knowledge were invaluable to the festival.
He shared his passion with friends and family with many a night watching a special old movie in his screening room. He was proud to establish a “Varnedore” Family brick as a founding supporter of the Clinton Presidential Center. He was especially fond of sharing life stories with his children and grandchildren, and of course watching the Arkansas Razorbacks and WWE.
He imparted his special brand of wisdom to his children and grandchildren, especially his motto, TCB, or “Take Care of Business.” He taught those close to him to love others, take care of yourself and to be accountable. Long known for his pragmatism and keen sense of humor, not much ever got by him without a witty retort. He kept everyone on their toes.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
A private memorial service was held at his home in Hot Springs, Arkansas for family members.
Online obituary and guestbook are available at http:// www.grossfuneralhome.com.
Doyle L. Yarbrough
PEARCY — Doyle Lee Yarbrough, 82, of Pearcy, died Oct. 13, 2017.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. A celebration of Doyle’s life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill Church of Christ, Bismarck, Ark., with Doug Fendley officiating.