L. Hautene (Rippy) Beach

L. Hautene Rippy Beach, 98 years young, passed from this life July 27, 2022 in Fort Smith. She was born January 23, 1924, in Fort Smith, to Willie Rippy and Marie Oldham Rippy. Hautene had worked at Miller’s Jewelry Store and retired from Holt Krock Clinic. She was well liked by all that knew her.

Hautene is survived by her sons Richard A. Beach of Fayetteville and Bob Beach and his wife Renee of Greenwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Beach; her son Vernon Beach, Jr.; and her sister Nadine Swink.