Obituaries
Carolyn S. Brunt
ROYAL — Carolyn Sue Brunt, 70, of Royal, Ark., passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. She was born on March 17, 1949, in Mt. Pine to the late Roy and Edith Niblett. She was a retired LPN having worked at the Benton Service Center.
She was predeceased by her parents; and one brother, Sonny Niblett.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Brunt, of Royal; one daughter, Melissa Carol Keller, of Royal; three brothers, James Niblett, of Jessieville, Billy Niblett, of Mansfield, and Roger Niblett, of Georgia; two sisters, Ruby Davies, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Wanda, of Hot Springs; one grandson, Zack Keller; and one great-grandson, Ivan Keller.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. today at Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Billy Blackmon officiating.
Pallbearers are James Brunt, Jimbo Franks, David Roach, Austin Harman, Johnny Roach and Tim Haddox
Burial will be in Black Springs Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at https:// www.hotspringsfh.com.
Caroline Campbell
Caroline died in Hot Springs on Sept. 21, 2019, after a brief illness. She was almost 88. Caroline was born on Nov. 6, 1931, to Bill and Doris Seiz. She grew up in Hot Springs and was the co-valedictorian of the Class of 1949 at Hot Springs High School. Caroline then attended the University of Missouri, where she was a member and president of the Chi Omega Women’s Fraternal Organization. She finished her degree in education at the University of Arkansas. She was married, after leaving the University of Missouri, to Carl Hamilton, whom she met at college. He was a Marine Corps Pilot. They had one son, David Hamilton. After teaching for a few years in the Little Rock School District, Caroline received a National Science Foundation Scholarship and attended LSU, where she received a Masters in Education, with a specialization in Mathematics. She then began teaching freshman algebra at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she was consistently a favorite instructor selection by students.
Caroline married Rick Campbell in 1970. He was the director of public relations for Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Caroline was very close to her stepdaughter, Tina Campbell Brown. Caroline was well known in the mid-1970s as one of the vocal and proud Little Rock Central High moms, and she attended every one of her son’s football and basketball games and track meets. Most everyone on those teams knew her. In the mid-1980s Caroline and Rick retired to Hot Springs. Following Rick’s death, and her father Bill Seiz’s death, Caroline was involved with Seiz Sign Company from 1997 to 2005.
From the mid-1990s until recently, Caroline was actively involved in the Hot Springs community. She was always proud of her father’s civic accomplishments and service to others. Caroline viewed her service as continuing the legacy of her father. She didn’t seek recognition or praise for her contributions. However, her son and her family are proud of her. Some of the organizations she was involved in include the following:
1. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Vestry, 2. NPC Board Member and later NPC Foundation Board Member, 3. Salvation Army Advisory Board Member,
4. Chamber of Commerce Blue Coats, 5. Daughters of American Revolution, 6. Melting Pot Genealogical Society, 7. Editor of the Kettle, A publication by the Melting Pot, 8. American Cancer Society, Board Member, 9. Museum of Contemporary Art, Board Member, 10. National Park Rotary,
11. Garden Club, 12. Investment Club at Stephens, Inc., 13. Garland County Historical Society, and
14. A contributing writer to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
Caroline was predeceased by her parents; and her two brothers, William Russell Seiz and Tyler Seiz. She is survived by her son, David Hamilton and his wife, Tammy. She is also survived by her four grandchildren. Meghan Littlepage and her husband Beau, Amber Henson and her husband Mitch, Ronny Skipper and his wife Shauna, and Erika Henderson and her husband Lance. To all of them and her nine great-grandchildren (Cali, Abigail, Veronica, Oliver, Hank, Felix, Charlton, Harper and Lane), she was known as Gram. Caroline was proud of her son and his family, and grateful for their love. She was particularly grateful to her granddaughter Meghan and daughter-in-law Tammy who were by her side throughout this difficult time.
Our family would also like to acknowledge Martha Nevill, Caroline’s best friend for 50 years.
Our family would like to thank Arkansas Hospice and the St. Vincent’s ICU in Little Rock for their compassionate and competent care.
Caroline was a smart, good, and kind person. The world was a better place with her here. However, she left nine smart, good, great-grandchildren to carry on her good works.
Goodbye Mom (Gram). You are missed tremendously, but not forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends consider a donation to the Garland County Historical Society.
Caroline will be buried in a private ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery next to her parents. If you wish to contact the family, you can reach David Hamilton at david@seizsigns.com.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.
12, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. There will be a celebration of her life reception immediately following the service, also at St. Luke’s.
Online guestbook and tributes available at https://www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
AIKEN, S.C. — On Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, Charles Lee Davis, “Chuck,” of Aiken, S.C., passed away at 69 after a struggle with cancer.
He was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn “Gig” and Charles “Papa;” and is survived by his two daughters, Dianna and Genevieve, his sister, Charla, nieces and nephews, and countless longtime friends.
Chuck was born March 9, 1950, in Little Rock, Ark. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology at Indiana University and went on to receive his Ph.D. in zoology at Oregon State University. He spent his career as a biology professor at McKendree College in Lebanon, Ill., and the University of Arkansas Newport. Highlights for his students (and his daughters) were the spring break field trips to the Okefenokee Swamp and Big Bend National Park. Chuck retired and moved to Aiken four years ago, the home of his close friend Hugh Hanlin.
Chuck had passions for science, history and helping others. He was a lifelong learner, always a book in hand or an article to send relevant to a discussion. He studied intertidal snails for his dissertation, which combined both his love for science and history — a way of looking into our past through understanding the evolution of a species. He also loved laughing and humor. His wall at the university was always plastered with nerdy comic book reels and he could always be relied on for a “dad joke.” He always looked forward to riding his motorcycle (even though his mother forbade it!), listening to live music, and playing golf with family and friends. Finally, his caring for others was obvious in a number of ways. He was a volunteer fireman, a sponsor, led at his “home” alcoholics anonymous meetings, and developed lifelong friends wherever he lived — giving generously.
Chuck wished to be interned with his family near Hot Springs, Ark. The family will be holding a celebration of his life in the coming months.
In lieu of a service, due to Chuck’s generous nature and love of biology, please consider donating to an environmental cause in his name.
Virginia Ellen Goessman Haley passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2019. She was born on Sept. 16, 1927, at Social Hill, Ark., to the late Walter Howard Goessman and Rachel Ellen Wyatt Goessman, both long-time Hot Springs residents. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty-four years, Earnest Bryant Haley of Hot Springs, Ark.; two brothers and a sister, Charles Edward Goessman, Herbert Alvon Goessman and Grace Willa Faye Goessman Murphy.
Virginia was a long-time member of the Cones Road Missionary Baptist Church located in Hot Springs, Ark. She played the church organ for many years and enjoyed the fellowship and activities of church life. Virginia was a devoted Christian, devoted wife, homemaker, grandmother, great grandmother, and a wonderful, loving mother of two sons. She was full of grace, joy patience and love. Her smiling face and deep devotion to God will be how she will be remembered. She had a kind heart and sweet spirit. She enjoyed reading, walking, and staying in touch with family and friends. Virginia especially enjoyed the friendships and activities at the Crown Trace Apartments in Hot Springs where she resided for several years.
Virginia is survived by two sons, Terry Ryan Haley, of Little Rock, Ark., and William Bryant Haley and his wife Leslie, of Las Vegas, Nev. Two sisters survive her, Audrey Eveline Nelson, of Hot Springs, Ark., and Melvina Lois Hollis, of Siloam Springs, Ark. One Brother, Walter Howard Goessman Jr., of Hot Springs, Ark.; granddaughter, Stephanie Ann Haley Cabrera and her husband Marc, and their daughter, Delaney Paige, and son, Canyon Daniel, of Dallas, Texas; granddaughter, Lori Jean Haley Wisniewski and husband Mike, and their sons Henry William and Brayden Daniel, of Las Vegas, Nev. Also, grandson, Nicholas Ryan Haley, of Las Vegas, Nev.
The family would like to express our gratitude to the staff of Heartland Care Center in Benton, Ark., for their loving care and support.
The family will receive family and friends at 1-2 p.m. Monday at Gross Funeral Home, 120 Wrights St., Hot Springs, Ark., with a celebration of life ceremony beginning at 2 p.m. with Pastor David Roark officiating. Pallbearers are Pat Nelson, Jim Hollis, Kyle Outler, Kevin Outler, Joe Herring and Louis Webber. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, 667 Shady Grove Rd., Hot Springs, Ark.
Please share your memories of Virginia in the online guestbook at https://www.grossfuneralhome.com.
Jimmie D. Sargent, 74, of Hot Springs, passed away on Sept. 26, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Diane Sargent; daughter, Melissa (Trevin) Wigley, of Hot Springs; daughter, Jammie (Jeff) Chunn, of White Hall; five grandchildren, Brandon Wigley, of Hot Springs, Brittney (Andrew) Lisenby, of Lonsdale, Hayley Chunn, of Conway, Kassidy Chunn and Jaydyn Chunn, of White Hall; and two great-grandchildren, Kane Lisenby and Hollis Lisenby, of Lonsdale. Arrangements are pending. Online condolences are https://www.caruth-hale.com.
William Schwartz
William Schwartz, 80, of Hot Springs Village, passed away on Sept. 25, 2019.
Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at CedarVale Chapel with services following at 3 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home, 200 Minorca Rd., Hot Springs, Ark. Online condolences can be made at https://www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.
Kevin Webb
Kevin Webb, 52, of Hot Springs, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.
His Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Gross Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Hull and Brother Rick Sample officiating.
To express condolences and sign the online guestbook, visit https://www.grossfuneralhome. com.
Ruth A. Zimmermann was born in Baudette, Minn., on Dec. 4, 1924, and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2019, in Hot Springs, Ark.
Ruth was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Walther Hegg; and then by her second husband of 12 years, Stuart Zimmermann. She lived 50 years in Minnesota, 42 years in Hot Springs Village (Member of Faith Lutheran Church), and two years in Hot Springs. She was predeceased by her parents Roy and Agnes Fagen; and five siblings. Her surviving children are DeAnna (Dan) Bender, from Redwing, Minn., Jan (Skip) Hodges and Judy (Paul) Speers, from Hot Springs, Ark., Gordy Hegg, from Jessieville, Ark., and Dave (Suzette) Hegg, from Invergrove Heights, Minn.; three siblings; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in Minnesota to celebrate her life. Memorials in Ruth’s name may be made to Arkansas Hospice.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at https:// www.hotspringsfh.com.