Obituaries
Jonnie M. Adamson
Jonnie Mae Adamson, 75, of Hot Springs, died on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Crestview Memorial Park.
A special thank you to Joy & Earl Webb and Bill Thurwanger of Hot Springs for their special care and love for Ms. Jonnie.
Pallbearers are Earl Webb, Jerrad Webb, Dino Hunter and Herbie Nelson.
Honorary Pallbearers are the Garland Nursing Home and Rehab staff.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com
Lynus H. Baldwin
Lynus H. Baldwin, 80, of Hot Springs, passed away Monday, Dec. 25th, 2017.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Gross Funeral Home.
Benjiman L. Brown
MALVERN–Benjiman L. Brown, age 81, of Rockport, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. in Hot Springs. He was born on July 13, 1936, in DeQueen, Ark., to the late Lewis Brown and Mary Stinnett Brown.
Reared and receiving his early education in Horatio, he was a star football player while in high school. At 17 years of age, he joined the United States Navy and served for four years. He attended technical school and pursued a course of study in machining.
Early in his career, he was named top machinist at the California State Fair for his ability to craft parts. Ben was a brilliant mathematician, and he utilized this talent toward one of his proudest achievements—crafting parts for NASA to be outfitted on the first unmanned vehicle to land on the moon.
He retired from Minnesota Mining in Little Rock. He was an expert billiard player, loved to fish, ride motorcycles and drive fast cars. Ben was a true patriot; with the help of his late sonin-law, Darry, he had an American Flag painted on his car in a proud display of his love for his country.
He kept himself physically fit, was fiercely independent and loved to socialize. Ben was a generous soul. He was eager to help those not as fortunate as he. Ben was also an animal lover, taking in stray dogs and cats, tending to all their needs.
A devout Christian, he was a Bible scholar. He attended Shepherds Chapel in Gravette. He was the widower of the late Jere’ Franz Brown, to whom he was married on February 1, 1968. She preceded him in death in 2010. Ben was also preceded in death by a son, Leroy Brown.
He is survived by his daughter, Molly Wren Teeter of Little Rock; a brother, Charles Brown (Karla) of Magnet Cove; a sister, Sue Gunn (Joe) of Hot Springs; three grandchildren, Nicholas Wren Brown, Everett Franz Smith and William Wren Smith; four great-grandchildren, Charlie, Lily, Owen and Ashlyn Smith; two nephews, Stephen Brown and Justin Brown; a niece, Kelli Golden and numerous great–nieces and –nephews. Ben also leaves behind his sidekick, Sissy Spears Bennett, who brought him lots of happiness and was an important part of his life for the last seven years.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. John Sorrel, Judy Pratt, APRN, Dr. Timothy Webb, Arkansas Hospice at CHI St. Vincent, Dr. Martin Koehn and nurses for their care of Ben.
A gathering of family and friends is scheduled for Thursday evening from 5-7 at J. A. Funk Funeral Home.
Memorials are requested to the Malvern Animal Shelter, 2625 Canine Road, Malvern, AR, 72104.
Online condolences may be sent via http://www.jafunkfuneralhome.com.
Christopher J. Chamberlain
Christopher Judd “C.J” Chamberlain, 36, of Hot Springs, gained his wings on Friday, Dec.
22, 2017. C.J. was born May 12,
1981, in Hot Springs, Ark., to Corky and Teresa Smith-Chamberlain
C.J. went to Hot Springs High School where he played football and baseball. He was an exceptional, generous and kind man who loved hunting, fishing, Razorback football, family and friends. He loved his dachshund Lucky Dog and took him everywhere he went.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Jerry Chamberlain; his grandparents, George and Jean Smith and Clyde and Rhea Chamberlain.
He is survived and will greatly be missed by his parents, Corky and Teresa Chamberlain; brother, Randy Chamberlain; sister, Katrina Hilborn; nieces, Tegan Hilborn and Raelynn Chamberlain; aunt and uncle, Cookie and Jessie Elliott; cousin, Cassie Elliott Whitefield and her children, Ember and River Sublett; special friend, Michelle Hennessy and too many friends to name them all.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Concentrate on Recovery, 2111 Hobson Ave. Hot Springs, AR, 71913.
Guests may register at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Lenora M. Frost
Life is a journey and Lenora Mae Frost began her journey in Amity, Ark., January 11, 1932, with her birth to James Steve Thornton and Bertha Mae Horn Thornton. Lenora ended her earthly journey when she was checked out of Village Springs Health and Rehab on December 24, by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was greeted in heaven by her parents; husband, Buford Frost; brother, Kenneth Thornton; sister, Mary Nell Thornton Burchfield; step-mothers, Gertie A. Richardson Thornton and Effie Pounds Thornton; special aunt; Chloe Thornton Johnson and a host of friends from Mt. Valley Baptist Church, Park Place Baptist Church, and Jessieville Baptist Church.
She was a Baptist who believed that Bible study, prayer, tithing, Sunday school, vacation Bible school and church attendance were essential in striving to live a Christ-like life. In life, she was a flawed sinner but through death she has been elevated to perfection through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Lenora was a wife, mother, housewife and Grannie. She worked at K-Mart and Wal-Mart until Buford was disabled with a stroke, then she became his caregiver. She loved to garden, canning vegetables from her garden, crochet, and in the ‘50s and ‘60s it was common to see quilting frames hanging from the ceiling in the living room. As with most of her generation, her life was hard and simple. Hard work was embraced and morality was scripture based, so the changes she witnessed over her lifetime was concerning. But nevertheless, she still loved life and the people in it.
Survivors include her three sons, Steven (Karen) Frost of Hot Springs, Gary (Marsha) Frost of Hot Springs, and Mike (Debbie) Frost of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Jason, Jeremy, Amy, Rebecca, Lauren, and Dylan; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Peggy (Frost) Hudson of Waldron, Floy Mae Thornton of Glenwood and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. Thursday at Jessieville First Baptist Church with services following at 10 a.m. with Pastor Derek Combs officiating. Burial will be in the Parks Community Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will include Jason Frost, Jeremy Frost, Chuck Ragsdale, Mark Mayall and her sons.
Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Village Springs Health and Rehabilitation, and Dierksen Hospice.
Memorials may be made to the Parks Cemetery Fund.
Guests may register at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Linda S. Godwin
BUCKVILLE–Linda Sue Godwin, 53, passed away Dec.
24, 2017, at her home in Buckville, Ark. She was born May 8,
1964, in Hot Springs to Johnny and Wilma Robertson.
Linda was married to Richard Godwin for 34 years. She attended Mountain Pine School and went to church at Grand Chapel Church. Linda worked at Walmart for 12 years and was known by her colleagues for her lively personality. She enjoyed spending time fishing and outdoors on Lake Ouachita with family, grandkids and friends. Linda adored her grandkids, children, and husband. Linda was known for her contagious laughter and smile that lit up a room.
Linda was preceded in death by her father and her brothers, Ricky Robertson and Stephen Robertson.
Survivors include her mother; husband, Richard Godwin; daughter, Ashley Godwin; sons, Dustin Godwin (Amy), Jonathan “Bubba” Godwin (Trisha); brother, Mark Robertson; sisters, Brenda Thompson (Joe), Vickie Lindsey (David Hill), Sharon McDorman (Tim), Beverly Sulton (Darryle); nine grandkids and numerous nieces and nephews whom she adored.
Pallbearers include Dustin Godwin, Jonathan “Bubba” Godwin, Randy Godwin, Anthony Godwin, Brandon McDorman and Mark Rodgers.
Honorary pallbearers are Walmart Associates and Levi Fehrenbacher.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
A celebration of Linda’s life will be 10 a.m. Friday at CaruthHale Funeral Home Chapel with Brothers Joe Thompson and Darryle Sulton officiating.
Burial will follow in New Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Guests may register at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Luie H. Godwin
Luie Herman Godwin, age 83, of the Avant community, passed away Dec. 23, 2017. Visitation will be held 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, at Caruth Village Funeral Home in Hot Springs Village, Ark.
Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Avant Community Church.
Guests may register at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Reba P. Hardin
Reba Pearl Hardin, 97, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Sunday, Dec. 24th, 2017. As a believer in Jesus Christ, she is now a resident of Heaven! She was born August 18, 1920, in the Pleasant Hill community of Garland County to James Andrew and Mittie Clark Harmon.
Grandchildren and her Bible brought great joy to Reba. She was the ideal “southern homemaker.” Alongside her husband Doyle, they owned and operated several grocery stores, including Hardin Meat Market, 7th Street Grocery, and Hardin Grocery. Her families at both Oaklawn Baptist and Winan Missionary Baptist Church will miss her deeply. She was a Sunday school teacher for over 30 years.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Doyle; daughter, Norma Bowlin and her sister, Opal Moore.
Cherishing her memory are her daughters, Barbara Donathan and Becky Holloway (Mike); sister, Ruby Kaufman; grandchildren, Tamra Hart, Toni Laws, Mark Bowlin, Debbie Stewart, Terri Rhodes, Brian Holloway and Heather Busch; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
The family wishes to thank Arkansas Hospice and Garrett Woods for their love and care.
A celebration of her life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, at Winan Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Sikes officiating. Interment will follow in Crestview Cemetery.
Visitation will be an hour before the service.
Serving as pallbearers are Mark Bowlin, Brian Holloway, Ted Hart, Allen Laws, Marc Stewart and Jeremy Busch. Honorary Pallbearers are Mike Holloway, Don and Velma Hardin, Katherine Lamb, Charles and Nancy Henry, Thurman and Joanne Abernathy, Ralph and Doris Wacaster, Bro. Eddie Sutton, Terrell Young and Wayne Watkins.
Memorials may be made to Winan Missionary Baptist Church.
The online obituary, guestbook, and memorial tribute are available at http://www. GrossFuneralHome.com.
Iris Owen
MALVERN–Iris Owen, 104, of Malvern, passed away Dec. 21, 2017.
Arrangements will be announced by Atkinson Funeral Home.
Lola M. Pope
Lola Mae Pope, 90, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Dec.
23, 2017. She was born February
14, 1927, in Bismarck, Ark., to Wylie Fletcher and Mattie Lou (Davenport) Abbott.
Lola was a family woman in every sense of the term. She was a loving mother and the best Nenaw and/or Nonnie (depending on when you were born) in the world! Lola was a devout Christian, who was faithful to bring her family to the throne of God every day.
Lola was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Pope and nine siblings.
Survivors include her son, Richard Pope (Sharon); daughter, Rhonda Burroughs (Larry); sister, Martha McCaslin; grandchildren, Maegan Vozeh (Stephen), Hunter Burroughs (Julie), Kirby Pope, Anna-Claire Pope, Caroline Pope and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. today at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with a celebration of Lola’s life immediately following at 2 p.m. with Bro. Eric Capaci officiating.
Burial will follow in Crestview Cemetery.
Guests may register at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Kenneth P. Riley
The Rev. Kenneth P. Riley, age 81, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. today in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs with Rev. Allan Humphreys, Rev. Glen Humphreys and Rev. Rusty Mace officiating.
Interment will be in the Crestview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Paul Riley, Ben Riley, Chris Hallerburg, Tra Dougan, Ethan Dougan, Curtis Cash, Matthew Smith and Jacob Smith.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Michael G. Rosandich
Michael G. Rosandich, 87, of Hot Springs, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017.
Memorial service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Hollywood Cemetery with Chaplain Kevin Tuohy officiating.
Military honors will be by the Jacksonville Air Force Base Honor Guard and the VFW Post 2278 Honor Guard.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com
Gene Sparling
Gene Sparling, Jr., age 93, passed away Dec. 23, 2017.
He was born in Kirksville Mo., and spent his childhood in Hot Springs, Ark. At age 18, he was called to serve the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Philippines. It was during this time that an exchange of letters with a young Dorothy Jo Bethel, sparked a romance that lasted the rest of both of their lives.
After raising their children in Springfield, Mo., he left his career in the dairy industry, and he and Jody returned to Hot Springs. There they opened an antique shop, The Sassafras Shop, and later built their dream home, Stillmeadow Farm Bed and Breakfast Inn. They both loved nature and particularly floating the rivers of the Ozarks.
Gene served the Lake Hamilton Fire Department as board member and president for many years. He was a long serving volunteer at Garvan Woodland Gardens and a member of Oaklawn Methodist church. He was devoted to his family above all else and always tried to do the right thing and foster goodwill towards all.
He was preceded in death by his wife and partner of 66 Years, Jo Bethel Sparling and by his parents and siblings.
He is survived by his daughter, Libby Sanders (Doyle); son, Gene Sparling III; grandchildren Jody Heavin, (Chris), Doug Sanders, (Sherry), Madeline Sparling, (Jamie), McKinley Sparling; and great grandchildren, Trista Heavin, Collin Heavin and Kenna Sanders.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Nature Conservancy of Arkansas.
There will be a celebration of his good life and positive attitude on Jan. 6, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 111 Stillmeadow Lane. Please stop by to help us remember this good man and his jovial, kind spirit.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home
Online condolences at http:// www.hotspringsfh.com
Dale A. Schildgen
Dale Albert Schildgen Sr., 78, of Hot Springs, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2017.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret “Joyce” Schildgen; daughter, Pam (Lance) Cole; and two sons, Dale Jr. (Bobbi) Schildgen and Michael Schildgen. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Paul Schildgen.
Grandchildren: Kyle (Jessica) Schildgen, Becky (Zeke) Stone, Lauren (Loran) Shipley, Mitchell Goodeaux, Brandon Cole and Jordan Cole.
Great-grandchildren: Natalie Sharp, Ivy and Olivia Cole, and one Schildgen baby on the way.
Preceded in death by a sister, Betty Prewisch and brother, Don Schildgen. Survived by sister, Joan Prewisch; brother, Ken (Sandy) Schildgen; Gordan and Katie Schildgen; sister, Joyce (Brian) Willis, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Dale was born to Albert and Catherine Schildgen in Melrose Park, Ill., on June 6, 1939. He served in the U.S. Navy. He moved to Hot Springs in 1960, where he met the love of his life, Joyce, and raised his family. He was a cook and started a family owned business for many years.
In 1983, Dale was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He served as an elder in the congregation and also was in the full-time volunteer ministry.
Dale was a lover of life and his family. He brought a smile, joy and laughter to all who knew him.
He enjoyed meeting people in the ministry, hunting with friends and tending to his garden.
Dale especially enjoyed serving as a volunteer for building Kingdom Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses around the state and surrounding areas. He will be truly missed.
Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2018 E. Grand Ave.
In lieu of flowers, Joyce and family have requested that donations be sent to help disaster relief at http://jw.org.