Obituaries
Dylan M. Frazier
Memorial services for Dylan Makelle Frazier, who passed away May 12, 2020, will be held 11 a.m. today at Lake Valley Community Church. All are welcome. Due to COVID-19, the service will be held in the parking lot for safety purposes.
Full obituary at http://www. caruth-hale.com.
Eddie L. Hammock
Eddie Lee Hammock, age 73, of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, in his home.
He was an independent contractor/owner operator.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Shirley Hammock, and brothers, Grady and Jerry Hammock.
He is survived by his daughter, Callie Bates and her husband, Tim; sister, Pat and husband Steve Henson; brother, Mike Hammock, and sister, Jane and husband Joey Vines, all of Hot Springs; plus special friend, Pam Janie Thomas, of Point Cedar.
Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2020, at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Arkadelphia, with internment to follow at Philippi Cemetery.
Visit our online guestbook at http://www.rugglswilcox.com.
State of Arkansas COVID-19 directives: Face coverings required (not provided by funeral home), 50 attendees or less. Maintain social distancing. No hugs or handshakes please.
Blake L. Offutt
Blake Ligon Offutt passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2020, at the age of 6 at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs following an accident.
Blake was born in Tampa, Fla., on May 2, 2014, to Heather Offutt and Will Killoren. He was currently enrolled in Mrs. Blackstead’s kindergarten class at Lakeside Primary School, after graduating from Little Bitty City’s care.
Blake brought joy into the lives of everyone who knew him with his big laugh and boundless energy. He loved derby cars, monster trucks, dance parties in the kitchen, snuggling with his dogs Buddy and Lucky (but not his fish!), coloring and drawing. Blake never met a worm or snail he didn’t love. His favorite foods were cupcakes and candy. He was eager to grow up to become a fireman and often asked thoughtful questions about how he could become one and wanted to know what it was really like fighting fires. He loved all animals, though his ultimate goal for the future was to own 12 dogs and a giraffe.
Blake recently celebrated his sixth birthday with all the ice cream, hamburger and tater tots he could eat, followed by a blanket pile on the couch and a movie with his mommy and dogs. Blake’s family will always remember his sweet nature and how quick he was to give the biggest hugs possible and tell you he loved you.
Blake deeply loved and was loved by his family and is sorrowfully missed by all who knew him, especially his Mommy; his best big sister, Madison Offutt; grandparents, Paul “Dae” Offutt and Alice Kay “Ammie” Offutt; grandmother, Kat “Nina” Scranton; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, caregivers and friends.
Due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, a private funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, May 18 at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs, and will be live streamed on Caruth-Hale’s Facebook page. Pastor Wade Overturf of Twin Lakes Baptist Church will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Arkansas Blood Institute or the ASPCA.
Online condolences at http://www.caruth-hale.com.