Obituaries

BERT JOHNSON

Bert Johnson, age 62, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his home in Hot Springs.

He was born April 18, 1962, in Nashville, Ark., to the late Harlow “Buddy” Johnson Jr. and Barbara Kay Lightfoot Johnson.

Bert had diverse interests; he loved sports, hunting, cooking and the outdoors. Whether it was football, waterskiing, golf, fishing, duck hunting, or even building and racing his own car, Bert immersed himself in anything that caught his eye. He loved music and quoted songs to stories and memories. He was always looking for his next adventure.

Bert was a beloved friend, a devoted son and a proud father. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Jeff Johnson of Fayetteville, and his mother, Gina Johnson of Arkadelphia, as well as intimate friends, Lee and Kelli Doege of Hot Springs.

No funeral services will be held per his request.

Instead, memorials may be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, http://www.stjude.org, and to Habitat for Humanity, http://www. habitat.org.

Arrangements made by Smith Family Funeral Home Arkadelphia/Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel, http://www.smithfamilycares.com.

ELIZABETH TURNER

Elizabeth Turner, 77, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Celebration of life will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services, 336 E. Grand Ave.

You may sign the guest registry at http://www.carriganmemorial. com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.

JOHN WILLIAMS

John Williams, 74, of Hot Springs, Ark., transitioned on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Hot Springs, Ark.

Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with visitation starting one hour prior, at Nazarene Baptist Church.

You may sign the guest registry at http://www.carriganmemorial. com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.