Obituaries
Donnie R. Burt-Haggarnd
Donnie Rae Burt-Haggarnd, age 47, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.
The family will be at 153 Kaufman Road.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral
Services.
Robert Heikes
Robert “Bob” Heikes, age 77, of Hot Springs, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, with family by his side.
He was born on Oct. 13, 1940, in Lenora, Kan., the son of Kenneth Heikes and Eula Goldsby Heikes. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He had many successful business ventures, including the establishment of a sheep and goat operation in Kansas, managing a maple syrup and sheep operation in Connecticut before moving back to the Midwest and eventually to Hot Springs, where he built a boat dock renovation business. He was also an artist and prolific inventor who never met a tool that didn’t need modified. Some were not pretty, but they were certainly functional.
Bob’s natural curiosity, humor and ability to connect with all kinds of people made him someone who was a genuine friend to everyone who crossed his path. Bob was a kind, humble man who loved life — a man that purposely veered off the beaten path to drive 100 miles out of his way to see things like the world’s largest ball of twine.
More than anything, Bob cherished the relationships he had with family, friends and all those he worked for and with over the years.
But most of all, Bob will be remembered as a hard-working, disciplined man of integrity who firmly believed that if something was worth doing, it was worth doing right.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Valerie Heikes, of Apex, N.C., and David and Gwenn Heikes, of White Hall; one daughter, Kristi Lynn, of Asheville, N.C.; four grandchildren, Kaitlin Heikes, Elaina Heikes, Aaron Heikes and Daniel Heikes; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Rhonda Heikes, of Lenora, Kan.; the mother of his children, Judy Kelly, of Hot Springs; nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at The Homestead Venue, 197 Orbit Road, Pearcy, AR 71964.
An additional celebration and service will be held in Lenora, Kan., at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Frankie L. Lambert
MOUNTAIN PINE — Frankie Louise Lambert, 84, of Mountain Pine, passed away Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday in Davis-Smith Funeral Home chapel, Hot Springs, with Ray Rogers officiating.
Interment will be in Philippi Cemetery, Point Cedar.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today.
Guest registry at http://
www.davis-smith.com.
Jim Robbins
GLENWOOD — Jim Robbins, age 73, of Glenwood, passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, peacefully in his sleep.
He was born June 27, 1945, in Mount Ida, the son of the late Doug and Muriel Robbins.
He graduated from Mount Ida High School and earned a Bachelor’s of Education degree from Arkansas Tech University. A retired teacher and coach of 26 years, Jim worked for two years in the Mount Ida school system, eight years at Glenwood, 14 years at Kirby and two years at Lake Hamilton. During the summer months, he spent 15 years working for the Corps of Engineers as a park ranger, and was then employed by the Glenwood Country Club until his retirement.
He enjoyed reading, watching sports and spending time with his family. Coach Robbins was also a longtime Dallas Cowboys and Boston Celtics fan.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lynda Robbins, and his son, Jason Robbins, both of Glenwood; his brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Sherry Robbins, of Mount Ida; many loving nieces, nephews and other relatives; and a host of wonderful friends.
Visitation was held 6-8 p.m. Monday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home chapel, Glenwood.
A private funeral service is planned.
Guest registry is at http://
www.davis-smith.com.
John A. Roland
John Andrew Roland departed this world on Aug. 11, 2018.
He left behind a large loving family; his mother Elanna Drye; his father, Denzil Roland; and his siblings, Elizabeth, Aaron, Mary, Emma, Matthew and Deniel May.
There will never be a day that passes that he is not thought of. John was known for his laughter and notorious jokes. He had an ability to see someone for who they really are and offer a grace like no one else could. His little brother Matthew said “no one hugged like John did” and that is so true. His hugs were so tight and he truly let you know how he felt about you. He always made everyone around him feel special. He was the type of person who would stay up all night just to talk to someone having a hard time. He loved taking pictures, of all of his family, friends, beautiful landscapes and himself. He will be truly missed by the many people who loved him dearly.
A celebration of his life will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in the chapel of Gross Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Gross Funeral Home.
The online obituary, guestbook and memorial tribute are available at http://www. GrossFuneralHome.com.
Susan B. Seamon
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Susan Beth Seamon, 60, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., passed away Aug. 11, 2018.
Visitation for Susan will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Caruth Village Funeral Home with a celebration of her life immediately following at 2 p.m. with Brother Sam Ault officiating.
Mark D. Tyler
Mark D. Tyler, 55, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away Aug. 11, 2018.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
A celebration of Mark’s life will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Caruth-Hale Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Ten Mile Cemetery in Lonsdale.
Euel Dean Ward went home to be with his Lord on Aug. 9, 2018, at the age of 81. The son of Floyd and Hattie Biles Ward was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Hot Springs, Ark.
As a young boy, he was raised in Jessieville. There he attended school graduating from Jessieville High School in 1955. Wanting to continue his education, he enrolled at Arkansas Tech. There he studied engineering and surveying. Upon graduating, Euel married his high school sweetheart, Edna Mae Shaw, on May 24, 1957. They made their home in Tulsa, where he began his first job working as an engineer for the State of Oklahoma. However, after a few years, he moved back to Arkansas and began working as an engineer for Weyerhaeuser.
In the late 1970s, Euel again moved his family back to Oklahoma to become a partner in American Roofing. Several years later, Euel and Edna Mae moved to Inola to be near their daughter and her family. Euel loved his church and served as a deacon, as well as being very involved in leading the youth group. He enjoyed spending time mowing hay, or anything that involved a tractor, on the ranch. He spent countless hours working on his family’s genealogy and the occasional set of house plans.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Hattie; brothers, Kenneth and Leon Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Mae Ward; son, Greg Ward and wife Marlene; daughter, Shelia Bond and husband David; grandchildren, Allison Willhour (Buck) and Heather Ward-Waligora, Briley and Braelynn Ward; and great-grandchildren, Will and Cutter Willhour and Hailey Ward.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Caruth Village Funeral Home and service with be held at Jessieville Baptist Church at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug 16.
Guests may register at http://www.caruth-hale.com.