Obituaries
Jerrel R. Arnold
Jerrel Robert “Buck” Arnold, (8/13/28 – 11/26/20). The youngest son of Dewey and Carrie (Coleman) Arnold, Buck was born in Pearcy, Ark., and spent his early childhood on the family farm. They then moved to Hot Springs, where he graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1947. Always a hard worker, he held numerous jobs as a paperboy and a Western Union Telegram delivery agent during his youth. He utilized the proceeds of these jobs to fund his passion for motorcycling. After graduating high school, Buck enlisted in the Unites States Air Force and was stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany, supporting of the Berlin Airlift after the closing days of World War II as an aircraft mechanic and navigator, following all of his brothers in military service.
After serving four years in the USAF, he furthered his education by attaining a Mechanical Engineering degree from Wayne State University, funded by the G.I. Bill (while working full time at the Sterling Axle plant). His engineering specialty was engine design, development and production, where he held supervisory positions at all of Ford Motor Company’s engine plants in Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago and Lima, Ohio. During his tenure at Cleveland Engine Plant, he met his future wife, Dorothy Bruce, were married in 1957, and became proud parents of two children, Bruce and Brian. In his spare time, Buck continued to pursue his interest in aviation by obtaining his single/multi-engine, and instrument pilot ratings.
Retiring from Ford Motor Corporation after 45 years of service, Buck and Dorothy returned to his beloved Hot Springs, Ark., where he enjoyed golfing, motorcycling, private aviation and deer hunting with his many friends and acquaintances.
Buck was preceded in death by Dorothy, his loving wife of 61 years, his bothers, Leslie, Loal, and Wilmer and sisters, ErCell (Teal) and Imogene (Bearfield).
He is survived by his two sons, Bruce (Amy) and Brian (Amy) Arnold.
A graveside service will take place 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lowe Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of Garland County, http://hsgconline. org
Online obituary is available at http://www.GrossFuneralHome. com.
Roger L. Buttrum
MOUNTAIN PINE — Roger Lee Buttrum, 63, of Mountain Pine,
Ark., passed away Nov. 23, 2020. He was born April 10, 1957, in Hot Springs, to Columbus Calvin and Lennie (Rooks) Buttrum.
Roger was a beloved father, “GP”, uncle, brother, and friend. He was a very talented auto body repair man and mechanic. Roger enjoyed playing drums in his band, Code Blue. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his fiance, Merci Hamilton; sons, Rodney Buttrum (Anissa), Derick Buttrum (Adrianna), Fabian Buttrum (Lenae); brothers, Jerry Buttrum (Iva), Ronnie Buttrum (Lori); and four grandchildren.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the previously scheduled public visitation will now be by invitation only.
Online condolences at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Barbara J. Daniel
Barbara Joyce Daniel, 80, of Hot Springs, Ark. passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020.
She was born Sept. 15, 1940 to the late Richard & Hazel (Beck) Free. Barbara was a member of Central Baptist Church and a retired Business Manager with Cutter Morning Star School.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Richard Free Jr.
Survivors include her children Tom Daniel Jr. (Kathy) and Tamera Gaye Nation; siblings Shirley Tarvin, John Free, Wayne Free, Jayne Richardson and Joe Free; grandchildren Dana Trott (Eric), Natalie Nation, Trent Daniel (Hannah) and Hayden Daniel; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. today at Morning Star Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Joe Free, Wayne Free, Trent Daniel, Hayden Daniel, Tom Daniel Jr. and Eric Trott.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cutter Morning Star School, Attn. Administrative Office, 2801 Spring St., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Guests may register at http:// www.grossfuneralhome.com.
Edith D. Dickson
Edith Dortha Dickson, 89, passed away on Dec. 6, 2020.
She was born in Jessieville, Ark. on Feb. 22, 1931 to John and Minnie Mc Earl.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. - noon, Saturday for those who cannot attend the graveside service at 2 p.m. at Mountain Valley Cemetery.
Guests may register http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Travis J. Diggs
Travis Junior Diggs, 56, of Hot Springs, Ark. passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.
He was born Feb. 18, 1964 in Hot Springs. Travis was a graduate of Mountain Pine High School. He retired from Hot Springs Water Treatment Plant and also worked at Don’s Country Butcher and Reynolds Greenhouse.
Travis is preceded in death by his father, Clyde Travis Diggs, sister Teresa Miller, maternal grandparents Eula & Ervan Wacaster and paternal grandparents Martin & Lonetta Diggs.
Survivors include, his mother Willene (Wacaster) Diggs; brothers Tim, Thomas & Tony Diggs; and several nieces and nephews.
Guests may register at http:// www.grossfuneralhome.com.
Paul Graves Jr.
A walk-through visitation for Paul Graves Jr., who passed away Nov. 29, 2020, will be 5-7 p.m. today at Caruth-Hale Life Celebration Center, 2529 Airport Road. A celebration of Paul’s life will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Lake Hamilton Wolf Arena with Pastor Lance Arguello officiating.
Jerry A. Hagle
Jerry A. Hagle, 72, of Hot Springs, passed away Dec. 7, 2020. Born in Eugene, Ore., he was the son of the late Kenneth and Betty Hagle.
An avid outdoorsman and former professional bowler, Jerry loved fishing, woodworking, and his pups: Hildi, Max, Ricky and Lucy.
Jerry will be missed by his wife of almost 20 years, Carol Hagle; his sons Joshua and Kenneth Hagle; bonus children Jennifer Minchew, Michael Estright, and Jeffrey Estright; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and the Grand Chapel Missionary Church Family. Services will be at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared at http://www. GrossFuneralHome.com.
Mary E. Holcomb
ARKADELPHIA — Mary Ethel Holcomb, 90, of Arkadelphia died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.
Graveside will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Oak Grove Cemetery at Fendley.
Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials to Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Guestbook at http://www.welchfh.net.
Robert Humane
Robert Humane, 77, of Hot Springs, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. He was born Aug. 19, 1943 in Miami, Fla. to the late Charlie & Hazel Layton Humane.
He was a member of the Latter Day Saints church. He didn’t have a lot to say until it came to sports; he loved his Razorbacks! He was an avid sports fan.
Due to Covid-19, no public service will be held.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http:// www.hotspringsfh.com.
Ruby F. Jester
Ruby Faye Jester, age 85, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.
Ruby was born on July 6, 1935, in Newhope, the daughter of Barney Leroy Fox and Rosa Lee McLaughlin Fox. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Barney Jester; her parents; five sisters, Vida Fox, Gladys Fox, Virdean Whisenhunt, Lois Davis, and Mazie Cook; an infant grandson, Scott Alan Jester; and an infant great-grandson, Daniel Jester.
Ruby was a Christian and active member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Hot Springs since 1955. Ruby was widowed in 1971 at the age of 36 with three children still at home. She was an excellent seamstress, earning an income by sewing for others. She cleaned houses and was a caregiver to many. Countless hours of her time were given sitting with loved ones in the hospital.
She was employed by the Hot Springs School District in 1984 as a cafeteria worker at Hot Springs High School, becoming manager in 1986 until her retirement in 1996. During this same period, she worked part-time at K-mart as a cashier. Ruby said “I love you” with food, always thinking of a friend or neighbor to make a meal or bake a pie for. She was the embodiment of a “homemaker”. Her life was “lived to the fullest” with family, friends, and faith, with a servant’s heart.
Dementia stole her last two years, but her grandchildren will always fondly recall her dancing a little jig and singing, “I love you, a bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck…”.
She is survived by three daughters and two son-in-laws, Beverly (Randall) Cragg of Benton, Sharon (Wayne) Fryar of Hot Springs, Charlotte Feemster of Hot Springs; her son and daughter-in-law, Greg (Tonja) Jester of San Antonio, Texas; seven grandchildren, Tonya (Bill) Sams, Heather (Chris) Kindy, Shane Feemster, Jason (Jamie) Fryar, Erin Oseguera, Kyle (Elizabeth) Jester, and Ryan Jester; 11 great-grandchildren, Jordan, Austin, Adrian, Romeo, Brayden, Easton, Grant, Drew, Kate, Cecilia and Ruby Kay; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in the First Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Doug Jones officiating.
Social distancing directives will be in place with no more than 66% of the total seating capacity occupied at the church and funeral home chapel, avoidance of physical contact and all attendees 10 years of age or older must be wearing a face covering at all times.
Interment will be in the Liberty Cemetery in Newhope at 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Shane Feemster, Jason Fryar, Drew Feemster, Austin Coleman, Adrian Oseguera and Ryan Jester.
Honorary pallbearers are loving members of her church family and the staff of Southern Trace Rehab & Care Center.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Guest registry is at http://www. davis-smith.com.
Melody L. Jones
Melody Lynn Jones, 64, of Hot Springs, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. She was born Nov. 20, 1956 in Albany, Ga. She was a homemaker, administrative assistant for Jones Electrical Service and of Christian faith.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Harmony Daniels.
Survivors include her husband, Chris W. Jones; parents, Daniel and Dolores Walker Davis; brothers, Flynn (Carol) Davis, David (Melanie) Davis; sister, Angela (Gary) Hill; one grandchild, Payton Daniels; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and her fur babies, Rocky and Dixie.
Graveside services will be at noon on Monday, Dec. 14, at Crestview Cemetery with Pastor Gary Smith officiating.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http:// www.hotspringsfh.com.
Steven J. Kauffmann
Steven John Kauffmann, 56, of Hot Springs, passed away Dec. 3, 2020. Steven was born in Bridgeton, N.J., the son of Rosemary Hadlock and the late David W. Kauffmann.
Steven was a tree surgeon and owner of “Tree Busters,” a tree removal service.
He is survived by three children Ashley, Steven, and Samantha; two grandchildren, Willow and Isabella; and his mother, Rosemary Hadlock.
A Rosary will be held at St Mary’s at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Hot Springs.
Guestbook and tributes available at http://www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
Gregory T. Kaumeyer
Dr. Gregory Thomas Kaumeyer ( 11/ 15/ 1961-11/26/2020) was born to Thomas Ellsworth Kaumeyer and Fusae Kaumeyer on Nov. 15, 1961 in La Jolla, Calif.
Our dear Greg, Dr. K, daddy, husband, grandfather & friend passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020. Greg was a long- time resident of Encinitas where he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 1985. He began practicing chiropractic in 1986. He moved his family to Hot Springs, Ark. in 2007 where he shortly after opened Kaumeyer Chiropractic Center. Dr. K loved and admired all of his dear patients and the feelings were reciprocated by all who knew him. We will all miss him immensely and remember him always; especially his laugh, his smile and his amazing kind heart. We will be sure to never forget his famous tagline, “Wiggle your toes!,” to distract us during adjustments. He had a way with all who loved him so dearly. Dr. K was a certified medical examiner for The Department of Transportation, a chiropractic physician, and a specialized sports medicine chiropractor.
Greg was predeceased by his mother and father.
Greg’s survivors include his wife of 20 years; Elizabeth Quinn Kaumeyer, his five children; daughter, Caitlin Vanoni ( Ryan) and son, Aaron Kaumeyer, all of Carlsbad, Calif. Daughters, Emma Kaumeyer and Aedan Kaumeyer and son, Nolan Kaumeyer, all of Hot Springs Village, Ark. Greg is also survived by four grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 2 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, at Entergy Park in Hot Springs, Ark. All are invited to attend.
Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation, http://www.ArkansasCremation.com.
Shaun E. Riddell
Shaun Edward Riddell, 43, of Hot Springs, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. He was of the Christian faith.
He was predeceased by his mother, Diana Riddell.
Survivors include his aunt and uncle, Margie and Mike Phillips, two uncles, Darrell and Eddie Riddell and several cousins.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Crestview Memorial Park with Pastor Wayne Murphree officiating.
Pallbearers will be Joey Phillips, Mike Phillips, Darrell Riddell, Jason Womack, Justin Bailey and Jimmy Markowsky.
Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.