Obituaries
Beatrice Crosslin
Beatrice Crosslin, 104, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Crestview Memorial Park with Pastor Kenneth Gulley officiating.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Memorials have been designated to The Caring Place, c/0 First United Methodist Church, 1100 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
Dora J.L. Ellis
Dora Jane Ledgerwood Ellis, 99, of Hot Springs, Ark., passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Gross Funeral Home.
Marty Elmore
Marty Elmore, 58, of Hot Springs, passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020.
Arrangements to be announced by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
Frank E. Fulmer
Maj. Frank Evan Fulmer, U.S. Army (retired), of Hot Springs, passed away on Aug. 8, 2020, of complications from COVID.
He was born on Sept. 7, 1941, in Fordyce, Ark., to the late Martin Franklin Fulmer and Mary Alice Reynolds Fulmer. Frank graduated from Fordyce High School in
1959. He was a proud member of the Redbug Nation and played defensive line on one of the first football teams led by legendary coach Red Parker.
Frank attended Arkansas Tech. In 1963, he graduated with a degree in mathematics, and he was commissioned as a field artillery officer. Frank spent 21 years on active duty and he served two combat tours in Vietnam, one year in Korea and three years in Germany. During his distinguished military career, Frank was awarded many honors, including three Bronze Star Medals, the Air Medal, a Parachutists Badge and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
While attending Arkansas Tech, Frank met his soulmate, Susan Outler. The two married in
1963. Susan’s exceptional organizational skills made her an excellent Army wife. Married for 57 years, Frank and Susan created a true partnership. While stationed at Fort Sill, Okla., they welcomed daughter Shannon. Three years later, Susan welcomed Scott in Hot Springs while Frank was serving in Vietnam.
After retiring from the military, Frank worked for the Department of Defense as a civilian employee and then for the American Choral Directors Association. In 2007, Frank fully retired, and he and Susan returned to Susan’s hometown of Hot Springs. They attended Pullman Heights United Methodist Church, where Frank served as church treasurer. Frank enjoyed working on home repair and renovation projects, and he served as president of the Hot Springs Upholstery Club. He was also an active member, by adoption, of the Huntley Woods Community Wine Club.
Frank was a deeply honorable man who proudly served his country. But he was most proud of the family he created. He loved spending time with his family, and he designed and built his retirement home on Lake Hamilton with room for every one of his children, their spouses, grandchildren and his mother-in-law, Ruby Spires. Frank loved nothing more than spending time with his family on the boat, driving his beloved granddaughter, Caroline, to horse shows and enjoying his younger grandchildren, Thomas and Liberty, paddle boarding on the lake, or simply watching the sunset from the back porch surrounded by those he loved.
Frank is survived by his wife, Susan; his daughter, Shannon Cox (Kevin), of Atlanta, Ga.; son, Scott Fulmer (Ame), of Elgin, Okla.; his three grandchildren, Caroline Susannah Cox, Thomas Wayne Fulmer and Liberty Joie Fulmer; his mother-in-law, Ruby Spires; sisters-in-law, Bernice Staggs and Carolyn Fulmer; nieces and nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Richard Fulmer, and his grandson, Carson Wade Cox.
Funeral services are being provided by Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. Following a private family service in Hot Springs, Frank will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Pullman Heights United Methodist Church, 200 Pullman Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Online condolences at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Paula R. Howell
AMITY — Paula Renia “NayNay” Howell, 57, of Amity, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Davis-Smith Funeral Home chapel, Glenwood, with burial in Jones Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. today. Social distancing directives will apply — 100/less at any one time indoors, face covering must be worn.
Guest registry: http://www. davis-smith.com.
Julia M.G. Jackson
Mother Julia Mae Glover Jackson, 78, of Hot Springs, a great mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and a dear friend, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.
She began her journey on May 15, 1942, in Portland, Ark. Mother Jackson was born the daughter of the late Oscar Sr. and Elnora (Johnson) Glover.
In 1959, she married her first husband, James Howard. In 1964, she met and fell in love with her dear second husband, Emmanuel Cruz. Lastly, in 1969, her last marital union bonded her to Clifford Jackson Sr. Mother Jackson expressed her life in Christ at an early age at Number Two Missionary Baptist Church in Portland Ark. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church for over 40 years, dating back to 1981, where she served as the president of Pastors Aid, president of the Mission Board and a dedicated member of the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Choir. She loved her church so very much and didn’t mind fulfilling God’s order, she also was formerly a leader in the culinary department for many years.
In the 1980s, Mother Jackson was employed with New Care Convalescent Nursing Home as a skilled nursing assistant, where she provided comfort care to a countless number of clients. She then further advanced her skill set by obtaining a new position as a private duty nursing assistant, where she had the opportunity to share her warmth with several loving clients for over 15 years. In November of 1991, Mother Jackson finally retired after her many years of dedication and hard work providing exceptional care throughout her career.
After a short period of time of being newly retired, she decided to return back to the workforce full-force as a transit escort for the organization First Step Inc. Over the course of her time of being employed, she provided countless hugs, smiles and laughs to all of her clients she encountered. She made sure that everyone she met knew for certain they would always have a lifelong bond with her. She spread her love, even more, to work a part-time job as a foster grandparent at Oaklawn Primary Elementary School. She continued to work for nearly 20 years with the exact same employer until she could no longer fulfill her duties due to her declining health.
She was predeceased by her aforementioned parents; brothers, Oscar Glover Jr., Felix King and Westly Glover; sisters, Daisy Riley, Jannie Bonner and Essie Strickland, Bertha Glover Criswell; and her loving grandson, Keido L. Howard.
To remember her love is her beloved children, Rosetta Howard, Roosevelt (Jean) Howard, all of Hot Springs, Ark., Orlando Cruz, Dallas, Texas, Pablo Sr. (Brittney) Cruz, Dallas, Texas, Almacita Cruz, Las Vegas, Nev., Clifford (Shawn) Jackson, Robert (Shameka) Jackson, Sharon White, all of Hot Springs, Ark. Her eldest and living sibling, Mother Rosalee Glover, of Hot Springs, Ark.; her 29 loving grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family; special friends, Sister Rosemary Green, Sister Annie Williams, Sister Ruby Franklin, Sister Lois McClure and Sister Dorothy Bowie.
A celebration visitation of her life will be celebrated from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
The guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Johnny Janise
Johnny Janise, 93, of Hot Springs, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http:// www.hotspringsfh.com.
Bud Smedley
Bud Smedley died on Sat., Aug. 8, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Due to the uncertainty associated with the pandemic, memorial services will be held at Hot Springs Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a private, family only, service. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, use what you might have spent and help someone who is struggling during these crazy times. Bud would have wanted it that way.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com.
Karen R. Terry
Visitation for Karen “Sissy” Renee Terry, who passed away Aug. 6, 2020, will be 5-7 p.m. today at Caruth Village Funeral Home.
A celebration of Karen’s life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Caruth Village Funeral Home with Brother Randy Noles officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.