Hot Springs, AR Obituaries

Steve "Jelly" Brown Ronald Steven Brown, known to most as Steve or affectionately as “Jelly,” passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Steve was preceded in death by his mother, ...

Derrell Johnson passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 91.

Lynette Cornell, 86, passed away March 6th, 2026 at Nightingale Nursing Home in Arkadelphia. She was born July 7th, 1939 in Beirne, Arkansas to father Jason Shackleford and mother Frances Jackson Sha...

Kim Kilgore passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 83. Kim was a resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

George Whitney passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on March 12, 1943, in Seattle, George resided in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.

Marsha Lynn Simpson Marsha Simpson passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Although life did not always give Marsha the white-picket-fence, happily-ever-after story she...

William Rex Henry passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on January 30, 1947, and was a resident of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas.

Haywood Douglas “Doug” Ervin, 91, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, died at home on February 27, 2026, surrounded by his family following a brief battle with congestive heart failure. Doug was born in Kinsto...

James Streetman passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 64.

Dixie Lynn Franklin passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 6, 1942, in Franklin, Louisiana, Dixie lived in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Jerry Hutchins passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 60.

Christina Fennewald, 45, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Christina was a truly selfless and empathetic soul who touched the lives of everyone she encountered. She was ...

 Ceci Kimberly Clay, aged 72, born in and resident of Hot Springs, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 27th after a short illness. She was loving, fiery, and funny. She was most certainly the...

Judy Kay Vermeer, 57, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1968, to the late Robert and Rita Bates in Knoxville, Iowa but grew ...

Kelley Jeanne Hill — Obituary (Revised) Kelley Jeanne Scott-Hill, 37, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on February 26, 2026, after a courageous ni...

Kimberly Lester passed away on January 27, 2026.

Kathy Hudgens Jordan, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 22, 2026, after a long illness. Born on February 16, 1954, in Little Rock to Charles “Buddy” Hudgens and Martha Fulmer Hudgens, Ka...

Larry "Joe" Williams Joe Williams passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 21, 2026. A devoted husband, loving father, and highly respected law enforcement officer, Joe lived a life defined b...

Haruyo Mori, 80, passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1945 in Sakai City, Japan. There will be no services held.

Vernon Wright William “Vernon” Wright, 83, of Pearcy, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Hot Springs. He was born in 1942 to the late James “Frank” Wright and Hattie Dollar Wright and was a ...

Phyllis Blackman Phyllis Joann Blackman, 84, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was born on July 29, 1941, in Keys, OK, to the late Floyd and Mable Music. She was a b...

Stephen Mark Diggs, 64, of Royal, AR, passed away on February 17, 2026. A long-time divorced man, he is survived by his two sisters, Nita Hopkins and Marie Miller, and his brother Dudley Diggs, who pr...

Anita Lynn Riley Anita Lynn Layne — Riley DoB: 03 -18 -1954 DoD: 02-16-2026 Place of birth: St. Vincent Hospital -Little Rock, AR Parents: Donald and Aletha (Summitt) Layne Stepfather: Jack Seals (Da...

James Lacy, born on February 3, 1939, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 87.

Michael "Joe" Joseph Yox, Sr. Michael Joseph Yox, Sr., born November 26, 1933, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully with his children by his side. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, gr...

Another Angel, Myrna Stevens Deaver of Hot Springs, born October 11, 1948, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9th, 2026 at the age of 77. She is pre-deceased by her parents, Ralph ...

ELLEN M. SHARP February 13, 1939 – February 9, 2026 Ellen M. Sharp, age 86, of Jessieville, Arkansas, was born on February 13, 1939, to Wesley Graves and Esta Graves. She passed away peacefully on Fe...

Beaulah Sparks, born on April 7, 1937, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 88. Beaulah was a resident of Malvern, Arkansas.

Melvin Jack Drake Jr., aged 67, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1958. He was a resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

On February 3, 2026, Mary Ruth Sabine was called home to be with her Heavenly Father, where she now rests in eternal peace. Mary was born on December 12, 1951, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was a pro...

Winston Rowland passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 60. He was born on September 24, 1965.

Inga-Maria Connelly, born on September 21, 1946, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 79. She was a resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Deanna Donnelly, a loving wife, dedicated dog breeder and exhibitor, and cherished member of her community. She was born on March 17, 1940, in C...

Donald Gerstein passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born on May 10, 1935.

Lovie Roe of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born Lovie Elizabeth Howell on May 14, 1943 in Des Arc, Arkansas to Mary Magdalene (Clark) and James Howell. Lovie married...

Louis (Louie) Oswald, Jr., passed away on January 28, 2026. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 26, 1941, to parents Louis, Sr. & Mary Lou (Hart) Oswald. Louis is predeceased by his par...

Eleanor Jean Haak July 25, 1933 – January 23, 2026 Eleanor Jean Haak, a woman of boundless compassion and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully in her home on January 23, 2026. Born on July 25,...

Betty Hasstedt Betty Louise Hasstedt, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Jamie Byrd; her hus...

Today we gather to honor Burt Nichols—a man who didn’t just live life… he charged it, usually with dramatic music playing somewhere in the background. Burt was survived by his three kids—Brian, Shae,...

Elaine Garrett June "Elaine" Garrett, 83, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. She was born on June 18, 1942. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Tennie Massey of Hot Spring...

Allison Marie Kayrouz Allison Marie Ingram Kayrouz, born April 1, 1963, to Bruce and Betty (Cooper) Ingram, passed away January 15, 2026, at the age of 63. She was a devoted daughter, wife, bonus mo...

Jessie Rowe, aged 84, passed away on January 15, 2026. Born on May 27, 1941, Jessie was a resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Charles William Putnam, Sr peacefully passed away on Tues Jan 13, 2026, at his home. He is survived by his brother Tom Putnam,101, of Oswego NY, his daughter and son in law, Terri and Scott Seller of...

Eleanor Ann Guanella of Hot Springs passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, January 12, 2026 at her home. She was 85 years old. Eleanor Ann Guanella was born on October 10, 1940 in Providence,...

Betty Lou Williams Betty Lou Williams passed away at 96 years of age on January 12, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Betty was born in Hot Springs on October 14, 1929, to the l...

LaJean Lawler Wilson, 84, went to her heavenly home on January 11, 2026. She was born on November 19,1941, in Lake Village, AR, to Fred and Imogene Lawler. LaJean was a graduate of Hot Springs High ...

John Netzer, born on November 14, 1929, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 96.

Constance Olson Constance Olson, 76, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, January 11, 2026 in her home. Born February, 24,1949 in Tacoma, Washington to Dorothy M. Harissis and Pete Harissis...

Judy Summerville Wesley landed gently into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents William Le...

Billy Waldrop William Charles “Billy” Waldrop, 54, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 15, 1971, in Peoria, Illinois. Billy spent the majori...