Obituaries

ROY C. ANDREWS

Roy Cherian Andrews, 78, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away on April 6, 2024.

He was born on Dec. 10, 1945, to the late Cherian Pollakal and Sarah Andrews.

Roy was a graduate of Harding School of Biblical Studies in Searcy and also Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Ark. He was a dairy goat farmer most of his life until he became disabled. He was a resident of Hattieville, Conway County, and later moved to Levi Apartments in Hot Springs, Ark.

Roy was a lifelong member of The Church of Christ and attended every chance he could. For those who knew Roy, knew he was a kind man. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly.

He was survived by his sister, Sally Gomes of India; nephew, Edwin Gomes (Rachael) of Australia; niece, Sudha of Malaysia; ex-wife, Alice Andrews; and a host of friends to cherish his memory.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http:’//www. GrossFuneralHome.com for the Andrews family.

RUTH E. BATES

FAYETTEVILLE — Ruth Elizabeth Bates, 81, of Fayetteville, formerly of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2024.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Online condolences at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.

BRENDA K. JOHNSON

JESSIEVILLE — Brenda Kay Johnson, 74, of Jessieville, Ark., passed away April 13, 2024.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Caruth Village Funeral Home.

A celebration of Brenda’s life will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Marble Missionary Baptist Church in Jessieville. Burial will follow at Green Cemetery.

DELMUS W.W. PINKARD

Delmus (Del) Walter Wallace Pinkard, 71, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away on April 13, 2024.

A visitation will take place 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home.

A celebration of Del’s life will take place 10 a.m. Thursday at Living Word Worship Center.

Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in Waldo, Ark.

Online condolences at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.