Obituaries
BRENDA K. JOHNSON
On April 13, 2024, Brenda Kay Johnson gained her heavenly wings and entered into her final resting place in the arms of Jesus.
She was born in Hot Springs, Ark., on Oct. 19, 1949, to John and Maxine Ragsdale. On April 15, 1967, Brenda married the love of her life, Howard Lewis Johnson, which was the beginning of their beautiful love story of 57 years.
Brenda truly lived a sacrificial life of service. When at home, you would most likely find her barefoot wearing out another broom, sewing for her grandbabies or on special occasions, making her famous chili or cinnamon rolls. She loved to draw, write poetry, garden and had the voice of an angel in which she used to proudly worship her Savior.
Brenda was a devout housewife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Sunday school teacher of 50-plus years, and election poll worker. She took pride in each of these roles.
If every kid had a Mimi like Brenda, the world would be a different place. Anytime she got word that a grandbaby was sick, she was on the way with goodies to heal our hurts. She remembered every detail about our lives, big and small, and was always one of the first to call or text to check in. She was our errand buddy, piddle companion, and go-to lunch date no matter how last minute. She was there for everything without the blink of an eye.
She is survived by her soulmate, Howard L. Johnson of Jessieville; two daughters: Melissa Speers (Jimmy) and Dena Burks (Buddy), both of Jessieville; four grandchildren: Brittney Jackson (Robert), Curtis Davis (Logan), Jessy Speers (Courtney) and Lyndsie Fetters (Jacob), all of Jessieville; 13 great-grandchildren: Shania, Aubrey, Brooks, Colt, Fallon, Jessa, Jade, Jeremiah, Holden, Kylee, Bella, Weston and Ava; two brothers: Gary Ragsdale, Randy Ragsdale (Carlotta), both of Jessieville; sister: Karen Rash (Tim) of Jessieville; aunt: Kathleen Lindley of Clarenden, Ark.; cousins, nieces, nephews and many treasured friends.
The family would like to thank Baptist Health Center of Little Rock, Dr. Allen Lewis Jr., Dr. Evan Watts, Dr. Cates, Care IV Home Health, Elite Home Health, CHI St. Vincent of Hot Springs, CHI St. Vincent Home
Health, Christal Chandler of Palliative Community Resource, and the many friends and church families that prayed for Brenda.
Pallbearers include Curtis Davis, Jessy Speers, Jacob Fetters, Kaz Hitt, Robert Jackson, Dewayne Wilson, Holden Davis and Brooks McClard.
Honorary pallbearers: Karen Rash, Robbie Hamilton, Janey Threadgill, Debra Carl, Brenda Ragsdale and Lynn Horman.
Visitation services will be held from 5-7 p.m. today, April 17, at Caruth Village Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Marble Missionary Baptist Church. Graveside service to follow at Green Cemetery. Online condolences at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
GARY A. INGLE
Gary Arnold Ingle, 73, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2024.
He was born Sept. 3, 1950, in Bluffton, Ark., to Arnold and Geneva Fern Ingle. He is predeceased by his mother.
Gary was a member of Glazier Peau Missionary Baptist Church. He retired as a service manager in the automated timber industry. Gary was a dedicated baseball enthusiast; visiting all 30 Major League ballparks. The Cardinals, and the Razorbacks, were his favorite teams. Gary enjoyed traveling with his wife, Joyce, and trout fishing on the White River.
Loving survivors include his wife of 51 years, Joyce; brothers, Paul (Lisa) Ingle and Don (Robyn) Ingle; and sister, Donna Ingle.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home, 155 Section Line Road. The funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m., with Brother Derwin Harris officiating. Burial is at Crestview Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Adam Ault, Leon Ault, Weston Ault, Billy Gross, Scott Gross and Ronny Scott.
Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Randy Hill, Arkansas Hospice, his caregivers, Kathy Walston and Michelle Hoover, members of Glazier Peau Missionary Church, the Men’s Sunday School class, Eddy Joe and Rosella Ragsdale, Rick Noffsinger, Donna Smith and Betty Ault.
Online condolences at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.