Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Springs Village, AR

Fred R. Waites

Fred R. Waites

Mar 1, 2022

Fred Ramon Waites, 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Fred was born on September 15, 1937, to the late Fred T. and Bobbye Waites in Pollock, Louisiana. Fred graduated from La Marque High School in 1956 and Sam Houston State. Fred served in the U.S. Navy. Fred married the love of his...

Bruce Markell

Bruce Markell

Feb 28, 2022

A vibrant storyteller who “never met a stranger”, “Big Daddy” Bruce Harris Markell, 74, passed away February 28, 2022 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born February 23, 1948 in De Queen, Arkansas, to the late Lee and Virginia Markell. He and his wife, Rhonda Markell, shared 26 years of life, love, and marriage. Bruce was a graduate of De...

Elizabeth  Josephine Schweighart

Elizabeth Josephine Schweighart

Feb 28, 2022

Elizabeth Josephine Schweighart, 85, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. She was born July 19, 1936, in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. She married Richard in 1953 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1954. In January of 1969 she became a U.S. citizen. She was so proud of that accomplishment and took her right to vote...

Rita Marie Fordham

Rita Marie Fordham

Feb 26, 2022

Rita Fordham,80, passed away February 26, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter and grandson. She is survived by sisters Elaine Gregoie of Oregon and Enid Williams of Kansas; and brother, Lloyd Sauberan; children Deborah, Christine and Roger; five grandchildren; as well as, six great-grandchildren. Rita was a scrub nurse in...

Elizabeth Jean Brudniak

Elizabeth Jean Brudniak

Feb 24, 2022

Elizabeth Jean Brudniak ("Jean”),* beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born on January 4, 1931, in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Margaret and Harry Lauchle. As a sophomore at Downers Grove High School (near Chicago, Illinois), Jean met Ted Brudniak, who was instantly smitten and thought she...

Grace Pampuch

Grace Pampuch

Feb 23, 2022

Grace Pampuch, 90, passed away February 23, 2022. Born to the late Ernest and Wanda Zwicke in Milwakee, Wisconsin, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Pampuch, and a sister. Grace worked for many years as a realtor in Wisconsin and as a clerical assistant when she and her husband relocated to Hot Springs Village. Grace is...

R. David Ray

R. David Ray

Feb 21, 2022

R. David Ray was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 5, 1942 and departed this life on February 21, 2022. He was the adopted son of Ben F. and Lila D. Ray of Lubbock, Texas. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Loyce; son, Hunter Ray (Chrissy); daughter, Heather Worley (Justin); and his grandchildren...

Barbara Haroldson

Barbara Haroldson

Feb 12, 2022

Barbara Haroldson, 77, of Hot Springs Village passed peacefully on February 12, 2022. Born in Chicago to the late Gerard and Crystal Thornton Oenning, Barbara married Donald Haroldson in 1983. He survives. Barbara retired from the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors after more than 30 years of service. An avid golfer, she was the past president of the Nine Hole...

Linda Kay Johnston

Linda Kay Johnston

Feb 10, 2022

Linda Kay Johnston, 71, of Hot Springs Village, Passed away on February 10, 2022. She was born on March 2, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to the late Beryl and Refa Barney. Linda was a loving and caring soul, who enjoyed being with family and friends, and will be greatly missed by many. Those who will miss her most are...

Barry Niswanger

Barry Niswanger

Feb 8, 2022

Barry Niswanger passed on February 8, 2022. Barry was born July 17, 1939 in Hot Springs, AR to his parents Jesse Niswanger and Adma Clem Niswanger and grew up in Malvern, AR. He graduated from Malvern, AR High School in 1957, played alto saxophone in the high school band and graduated from The University of Arkansas in 1962. He also...

Ernie J. Winters

Ernie J. Winters

Feb 5, 2022

Ernie “Rusty” Winters, 93, of Hot Springs Village passed away, peacefully, on February 5, 2022 at the Veterans Home in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on August 8, 1928 in Hardin County, Illinois to the late Sol and Georgia (Davis) Winters. Rusty was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marie (Volkert) Winters. Rusty served...

Jim Kent Hill

Jim Kent Hill

Jan 30, 2022

Jim Kent Hill, 78, of Hot Springs Village passed away on January 30, 2022 after a 3 month battle with cholangio carcinoma. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by making the most of their time while here just like he did. Jim and his twin brother, Jerry, were born February 8th, 1943 to...

Rowe Loftin Huggins

Rowe Loftin Huggins

Jan 23, 2022

Rowe Loftin Huggins passed into eternal life on January 23, 2022. Born July 23, 1936 in Floydada, Texas to the late Thomas Fred Huggins and Laura Rowe Huggins, Rowe was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Carol; sisters Jane Bell and Gwen Gay; and brother, Fred Huggins. A lifelong Razorback fan, Rowe graduated from the University...

Kenneth White

Kenneth White

Jan 8, 2022

Kenneth Cornell White was born April 25, 1947 to the late Cornell and Julie Ann Bell White. He was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. Ken graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1965. He attended Lamar University and began a career at Texaco refinery that lasted 37 years. Ken loved muscle cars and as a teenager enjoyed drag...

Kathleen Osiek

Kathleen Osiek

Jan 8, 2022

Kathleen R. Osiek(Tuttle), 63, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away January 8, 2022 after a brief illness. Kathy was born October 17, 1958 to Albert and Marilyn (Jandreau) Tuttle in Natick, Massachusetts. She graduated from Medfield High School in 1977 and began a lengthy career as an administrative assistant for the State of Massachusetts. Kathy loved her morning coffee,...

Kenneth  Cornell White

Kenneth Cornell White

Jan 8, 2022

Kenneth Cornell White was born April 25, 1947 to the late Cornell and Julie Ann Bell White. He was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. Ken graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1965. He attended Lamar University and began a career at Texaco refinery that lasted 37 years. Ken loved muscle cars and as a teenager enjoyed drag...

Mack  Keith

Mack Keith

Jan 5, 2022

Mack Keith, 93 years old, of Hot Springs Village passed away January 5, 2022, at his home in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. He was born in Tyler, Texas, on June 2, 1928 to Mack and Lela Keith. He was preceded in death by his wife Evaline who passed away on June 24, 2016 having been married for 68 years. He...

Dottie Lee (Harper) Branson

Dottie Lee (Harper) Branson

Dec 29, 2021

Dottie Lee Harper Branson, 92, passed peacefully December 29, 2021 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dottie was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Donald Ansley Branson, Sr. and son-in-law, Mike Herter. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, just months before Black Monday and the start of the Great Depression, Dottie’s childhood gave her a great understanding of the importance of education...

Margaret Mary Luchesi

Margaret Mary Luchesi

Dec 26, 2021

Margaret Mary Luchesi, 74, passed peacefully December 26, 2021. Born in Queens, New York to the late Thomas and Margaret Wallace Craig, Margaret rarely missed an opportunity to share a smile or kind word. Margaret was a proud St. Joseph College alumna where she held a bachelor’s degree in Math. She was an active member of her church and served...

Thomas E. Barton

Thomas E. Barton

Dec 25, 2021

Thomas E. Barton, age 92, passed away on December 25, 2021, at CHI with his wife Arlene by his side. Tom was born September 20, 1929, to Thomas Barton and Laura Sherman Barton in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated high school in Hayden, Colorado and the University of Colorado with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked in many states...

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