Obituaries
Patricia E. Andrew
Patricia E. Andrew, 78, of Hot Springs, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020.
Service to be announced. Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
Per Arne Bjoren
Per Arne Bjoren, 41, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away on July 30, 2020.
The guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial. com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Bryce Guthrie
MOUNTAIN PINE — Funeral services for Bryce Guthrie, 27, of Mountain Pine, who passed away July 30, 2020, will be 10 a.m. today at Harvey’s Chapel Baptist Church with Pastor Buddy Leamons officiating.
Pallbearers are Justin Wilburn, Tray Perry, Austin Guthrie, Dillan Moore, Michael “Razor” Estell and Trent Wilhite.
Guest register is http://www. caruth-hale.com.
Elizabeth Hodge
ASHDOWN — Elizabeth Hodge, 63, of Ashdown, Ark., passed away on Aug. 2, 2020.
The guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial. com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Shirley K. King
JESSIEVILLE — Shirley Kay King, 69, of Jessieville, passed away on Aug. 1, 2020.
She was born on Jan. 23, 1951, in Hot Springs, to Winford Adams and Charlous (Blocker) Adams.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Danny, of 38 years.
Loving survivors include her sons, Vince Hair (Jae) and Stacy Hair (Cassie); and grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, Brady, Carson and Cole.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Caruth Village Funeral Home in Hot Springs Village.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Jessieville with Brother Randy Noles officiating. Burial immediately following at Rock Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Rickey Bates, Randy Bates, Manuel Blocker, Mark Mitchell, Keith Blocker, Johnny Bratton, Glen Noles, Danny Cockman.
Guests may register http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Natalie A. McConnell
Natalie Ann McConnell, “Nat Nat,” 33, of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2020, at Memorial Gardens with Chris Love officiating.
Pallbearers will be friends and family.
Visitation will be noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Please follow COVID-19 guidelines, face masks are required and follow social distancing.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
Brice A. McIntosh
Brice Anthony McIntosh, 26, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away on July 31, 2020.
The guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial. com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Daisy Ann Nunnally
Daisy Ann Nunnally, 99, of Hot Springs, passed peacefully on Aug. 1, 2020. She would have turned 100 years old next month.
A funeral service celebrating her amazing life will be held in the chapel of Gross Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Online guestbook and tributes are available at http://www. Gross FuneralHome.com.
Eugene G. Pillard
ARKADELPHIA — Eugene G. Pillard, age 102, of Arkadelphia, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Arkadelphia.
Gene was born Jan. 5, 1918, to the late George Louis and Esther Peterson Pillard. He was a member of Third Street Baptist Church.
Gene joined the United States Air Force at age 23, serving for 33 years, then retiring as a master sergeant. He was a crew chief working on P-38 Fighters. He served in the European and African Theatre. Gene purchased a motorcycle in England and transported it to Italy, where he enjoyed racing in the airfield. He was a veteran of World War II and served noncombat during the Korean and Vietnam wars. After service to his country, he joined the Air/ Sea Rescue Reserves, serving as freight chief and navigator.
Gene always had a strong belief in giving back to his community. He returned to school in his 50s and received certification to teach automotive engineering and welding. He taught for the Department of Corrections in California and high school in Nebraska. He moved to Arkansas, where he brought his mother and father.
Gene was involved with Boy Scouts of America and Future Farmers of America. He delivered Meals on Wheels, prepared taxes for elderly citizens, taught driver education courses and taught flag classes at local elementary schools. He went on several church mission trips, including Guatemala and Dominican Republic. Gene served on the local Southern Baptist Disaster Relief team going to New York during 9/11, Colorado fires and to New Orleans in the Katrina relief. He served on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging. At Third Street Baptist, he was an AWANA listener for several years.
Gene was a devout Christian. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed raising large gardens.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married Aug. 9, 1992, Pat H. Pillard; one son, Eugene G. Pillard II, of Kauai, Hawaii; one daughter, Jan Pillard, of Hot Springs; two grandsons, James Pillard, of Seattle, and Alexander Pillard, of Concepcion, Chile; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Third Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 763, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
Online register is available at http://www.ruggleswilcox.com.
Patsy M. Scott
LONSDALE — A life celebration for Patsy M. Scott, 80, of Lonsdale, who passed away July 29, 2020, will be 3-6 p.m. today at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.
Online condolences are http://www.caruth-hale.com.
Willis E. Summitt
MOUNT IDA — On Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, Willis Ervin Summitt, faithful pastor of 31 years, passed away at the age of 91 in Mount Ida, Ark.
Willis was born on March 9, 1929, to (Belve) Ervin and Nancy Arsula (Gaston) Summitt in Sims, Ark. In July of 1949, he married Eloise Long and their loving marriage lasted until her death on March 31, 2011.
Willis was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wilburn Lewis Summitt (brother), Vina Marie Gore Bissell (sister) and Alma Jean Landrum (sister).
He has lived in Mount Ida, Ark., since 1996, where he was the pastor of Mount Ida Church of God. He had previously pastored at the Lone Valley Church of God and the Hot Springs Church of God. Willis enthusiastically followed his favorite baseball teams and was an avid fisherman.
Willis is survived by Donald Dale Summitt (brother), Ina Lois Summitt (sister-in-law), three nephews, Ron Gore, Rick Summitt and Zachary Summitt; three nieces, Marsha Chambers, Nancy Summitt and Megan Summitt; two great-nephews, Tony Chambers and Will Summitt; one great-niece, Cory Summitt Hinson; and six greatgreat-nieces and -nephews.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at the Mount Ida Church of God and will be officiated by Brother Jeff Smith.
The pallbearers are Rick Summitt, Derrick Summitt, Chad Summitt, Tony Chambers, Zach Summitt and Jerry Summitt. Honorary pallbearers are the Montgomery County Nursing Home staff.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, Ark. Guest may register at http://www.thorntonfh.com.
Robert Walker
Robert Walker, 74, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away on Aug. 2, 2020.
The guest registry is at http://www.carriganmemorial. com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Jerry Wright
ROYAL — Jerry Wright, 75, of Royal, Ark., passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Dec. 5, 1944, to the late William and Ruth Short Wright.
Like his father, Jerry learned the value of hard work in the logging woods, having joined the family business as a child. He would eventually retire from Weyerhaeuser as a contract logging trucker. A patriotic man, Jerry began serving our country during his senior year of high school with the 212th Battalion Army National Guard Signal Corp, retiring as a sergeant. An avid outdoorsman, you could often find him coon hunting or fishing. Having been a seasonal resident of Colorado for many years, he loved to brag about his deer and elk hunts in the Rocky Mountains. Although Jerry enjoyed working on his trucks and rebuilding his treasured yellow Chevrolet Chevelle, it was his children, grandchildren and especially great-grandchildren that brought him the most joy!
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Bryan; two brothers, Douglas and Michael; and his nephew, Darin.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of over 55 years, Betty Wright; son, Ricky Wright (Randi); two brothers, Kenneth (Michelle) and Don (Willie Jo) Wright; sisters, Sharron Wright, Lisa Wright and Mary Brooks (Jimmy); aunt, Ruby Spieres; sisters-in-law, Debbie Wright and Barbara Boley (Johnny); brother-in-law, Leonard Hogg (Margaret); grandchildren, Jordan Gibson (Austin), Izzy Wright, Charlie Wright, Jacob Wright, Dylan Murphy, Laney Anderson and Luke Anderson; great-granddaughters, Haizleigh and Brylee Gibson; several nieces, nephews and special friends.
We wish to thank Kindred Hospice nurses and staff; Dr. Amy Cleveland and staff at the Genesis Cancer Center; and Jerry’s daughter in-law, Randi Wright, for all of the love, compassion and care given to Jerry during his last days.
Graveside memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at Morning Star Cemetery. The memorial service will also be recorded and may be viewed on the Gross Funeral Home Facebook page.
The online obituary, guestbook and memorial tribute are available at http://www.GrossFuneralHome.com.