Obituaries
Waymon F. Ammons
Waymon Franklin Ammons, 70, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2020. He was born on July 29, 1949, in Nola, Ark., to Estelle and Ernest Ammons.
Waymon was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Donald Ammons and J. L. Ammons.
Survivors include his daughters, Angela Meska and Lynn Ammons; son, Ryan Dean; brother, June Ammons; sisters, Louise Henderson, Ernestene Bordsen and Bonnie Noggle; grandchildren, Shay, Landon, Matthew and Ethan; and great-grandson, Kane.
Waymon was a great man, loving father, brother, and one of a kind pawpaw. He always had a huge passion for fishing that he and his siblings shared throughout many years. During his later years, he loved to tell childhood stories most of which involved his brother June. His contagious laugh and smile when recalling old memories was truly priceless. Most of all, he loved his family — especially his daughters and grandchildren. He lived a full meaningful life and was always close to God. He will be deeply missed and forever etched into the hearts and memories of all that knew him. It is imagined that God welcomed him with open arms and said to him “well done.”
A private service for family will be held at a later date.
Online condolences at https://www.caruth-hale.com.
Gloria A. Bates
NORMAN — Gloria Anne Bates, age 69, of Norman, passed away, Thursday, July 9, 2020.
She was born July 4, 1951, in Evansville, Ind., the daughter of Robert Leo Pike and Doris Jean Kellner Pike. On June 28, 1984, she married the love of her life, Donald Bates. She was preceded in death by her parents.
After working many years, she retired from Munro Shoe Factory in Hot Springs. She deeply loved taking care of her animals and her flowers, almost as much as she loved her family. She was a strong and independent woman in her faith of God. Gloria was truly the matriarch of her family, and she spent every day of her life loving and giving of herself to her family. She will truly be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have had her in their life.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Donald Bates, of Norman; her daughter, Janice Veorster, of Norman; former son-in-law, Randy Hassen, of Norman; her daughter, Kara Ramsey, of North Little Rock; former son-in-law, David Boring, of Hot Springs; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Krystin Boring, Samantha and Cheston Wehunt, Jennifer Goodwin, Bentley Decamp, Dylan and Kelly Boring, Brady Wehunt and Tiffany Boring; nine great-grandchildren, MaKenzie Wehunt, Chandler Decamp, Jacob Goodwin, Johnny Goodwin Jr., Jazmyne Goodwin, Elizabeth Goodwin, Samantha Goodwin, Derek Boring and Harper Boring; two brothers-in-law, Ronald Bates, of Norman, and DeWayne Bates, of Jessieville; and numerous nieces; nephews; extended family members; and a host of wonderful friends.
Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Glenwood. Social distancing directives: Fifty or less persons in chapel and face coverings required for those 10 years and over.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Arkansas State Library-Jeff Kersey, the doctors, nurses and staff of CHI St. Vincent Hospital-Hot Springs, Lindcare of Hot Springs, the staff of Buck’s Pharmacy, Glenwood, and Hanger Clinic of Hot Springs.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, Glenwood.
Guest registry is at https:// www.davis-smith.com.
Rebecca E. Brownlee
Rebecca Elizabeth Brownlee, 41, of Hot Springs, passed away, Saturday, July 4, 2020. Service to be announced. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at https:// www.hotspringsfh.com.
Janet L. R. Cortez
MALVERN — Janet Lynn Rambo Cortez, 56, of Malvern, formerly of Sugarland, Texas, died July 6, 2020.
Survivors: husband, Rick Cortez; mother, Joyce Meyer; daughter, Misty Chacon; stepdaughter, Tonya Vargas.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Regency Chapel. Visitation from 10-11 a.m.
Complete obituary and guestbook at https://regencyfuneralhome.com.
Carrol R. Crumpler
Carrol Ray Crumpler, 83, of Hot Springs, passed away May 29, 2020.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Warner Memorial Cemetery in Warner, Okla., where he will be buried alongside his now surviving wife, Faye. Online condolences at https://www.caruth-hale.com.
Sherri M. Foster
A celebration of life for Sherri Mae Foster, who passed away June 12, 2020, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
Online condolences at https:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Charles T. Lambert
Charles Thomas Lambert, 90, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away July 10, 2020. He was born April
6, 1930, in Alpine, Ark., to Elbert J. and Myrtle (Hancock) Lambert. Charles graduated from Amity High School.
He married Naomi Ruth in
1952, and spent 52 wonderful years with her until her passing in October, 2014. Charles was in the Air National Guard from 1955 to 1961, in the 223rd Radio Relay Squadron, Air-Man Second Class. He was a member of Glazier Peau Missionary Baptist Church where he served as song director for over 47 years and a deacon since
1990. He was also a member of singing quartets TriLake Gospel and Friendly Five.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, with a celebration of Charles’ life immediately following at 11 a.m., with Pastor Derwin Harris officiating.
Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bismarck.
Online condolences at https:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Martha A. Walker
Martha Ann Walker passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Her family will lay her to rest at 10 a.m. Monday in Crestview Memorial Park.
Guests may register at https:// www.grossfuneralhome.com.