Obituaries
Carolyn S. Brunt
ROYAL — Carolyn Sue Brunt, 70, of Royal, Ark., passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today in the Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Billy Blackmon officiating.
Pallbearers are James Brunt, Jimbo Franks, David Roach, Austin Harman, Johnny Roach and Tim Haddox.
Burial will be in Black Springs Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com
Charles L. Davis
AIKEN, S.C. — On Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, Charles Lee Davis, “Chuck,” of Aiken, S.C., passed away at 69 after a struggle with cancer.
He was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn “Gig” and Charles “Papa;” and is survived by his two daughters, Dianna and Genevieve, his sister, Charla, nieces and nephews, and countless longtime friends.
Chuck was born March 9, 1950, in Little Rock, Ark. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology at Indiana University and went on to receive his Ph.D. in zoology at Oregon State University. He spent his career as a biology professor at McKendree College in Lebanon, Ill., and the University of Arkansas Newport. Highlights for his students (and his daughters) were the spring break field trips to the Okefenokee Swamp and Big Bend National Park. Chuck retired and moved to Aiken four years ago, the home of his close friend Hugh Hanlin.
Chuck had passions for science, history and helping others. He was a lifelong learner, always a book in hand or an article to send relevant to a discussion. He studied intertidal snails for his dissertation, which combined both his love for science and history — a way of looking into our past through understanding the evolution of a species. He also loved laughing and humor. His wall at the university was always plastered with nerdy comic book reels and he could always be relied on for a “dad joke.” He always looked forward to riding his motorcycle (even though his mother forbade it!), listening to live music, and playing golf with family and friends. Finally, his caring for others was obvious in a number of ways. He was a volunteer fireman, a sponsor, led at his “home” alcoholics anonymous meetings, and developed lifelong friends wherever he lived — giving generously.
Chuck wished to be interned with his family near Hot Springs, Ark. The family will be holding a celebration of his life in the coming months.
In lieu of a service, due to Chuck’s generous nature and love of biology, please consider donating to an environmental cause in his name.
Joyce Powell
LONSDALE — Joyce Powell, 78, of Lonsdale, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.