Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Springs Village, AR

James "Jim" Tanner

James "Jim" Tanner

Nov 6, 2023

Following a lifetime journey filled with joy, wonderment, friendship, faith and love, James H. “Jim” Tanner passed away on November 6, 2023.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, C.H. “Bill” Tanner and Minnie Mae Adair Tanner, and his brother, the Reverend George A. Tanner. He leaves behind to cherish his memory and legacy his loving wife of 62 years,...

Danny Taylor

Danny Taylor

Oct 25, 2023

Danny Taylor, 66, of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Danny was born on August 13, 1957, to RW and Patsy Taylor in Gainesville, TX. After Danny graduated from Paris High School in 1976, he went on to play baseball and earn a Bachelor of Science from Henderson State University.

On January 22, 1988, Danny married Donna...

James  Franklin Russell Iii

James Franklin Russell Iii

Oct 23, 2023

James Franklin Russell III, age 86, of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away Monday, October 23rd, 2023. He

was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 6, 1937, to James F “Frank” Russell Jr and Francis Lockman

Russell.

Jim began working as a soda jerk at the Ellis Bagwell Drug store in Memphis, TN but found his career in

working for General Motors. GM took...

Jacob "Jake" Carl  Christopherson

Jacob "Jake" Carl Christopherson

Oct 18, 2023

Jacob "Jake" Carl Christopherson

May 11, 1922 — October 18, 2023

Middleton

Jacob (“Jake”) Carl Christopherson, 101, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 18, 2023. The son of Knute and Lillian (Olson) Christopherson, Jake was born in Ironton, WI, on May 11, 1922. On Sept. 15, 1946, Jake married Amy G. Miller, who became the love of...

Nora Ouida Wolfe

Nora Ouida Wolfe

Oct 7, 2023

Nora Ouida Wolfe

On the morning of October 7, 2023, Ouida passed away at her home in Hot Springs Village, AR. She was 91 years old.

Ouida was born September 28, 1932, in Ashley County, AR to Perry Booth and Verdell Ozment Booth.

Ouida is survived by her husband of 45 years, Winston C. Wolfe, children Terri Brooks (Tim), Tammy Thomas (Don), Phillip...

Roger Hinz

Roger Hinz

Sep 26, 2023

Roger Hinz passed away peacefully September 26, 2023 just nine days shy of his 86th birthday. Born in Fairmont, Minnesota to the late Charles and Hazel Hinz, Roger was a life-long Lutheran. Seventy of his eighty plus years, he joyfully served as organist for his church family.

An educator for more than 41 years, his impact on students, parents, colleagues and...

Sonja Heuchert

Sonja Heuchert

Sep 5, 2023

Sonja Heuchert, 83, of Hot Springs Village, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Sonja was born February 23, 1939 in Hamburg, Germany to Gerta and Hans Kalinowski. At the young age of 21, Sonja left Germany for a five year adventure in Australia. It was there that she met her future husband, Johann Karl Heuchert. In 1961 they married in...

William Ross "Bill" Reynolds

William Ross "Bill" Reynolds

Aug 30, 2023

William Ross “Bill” Reynolds, of Hot Springs Village, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 30, 2023, three days after celebrating his 61st wedding anniversary and one day after celebrating his 82nd birthday. Bill was born August 29, 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Albian and Sallie Howell Reynolds.

While in high school, he caught the eye of...

Carol Ann Cruz

Carol Ann Cruz

Aug 29, 2023

Carol Ann Cruz, age 82, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on August 29, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1941, in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late John A. Chesney and Hazel Chesney nee Reuschel. Carol was a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, and Aunt. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Carol attended Holy Family in North...

Lolita Grimes

Lolita Grimes

Aug 29, 2023

Lolita Anne Barber Grimes, 89, formerly of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Medical City Plano Hospital in Plano, TX. Her devoted family and firm belief in God supported her during her final days and ultimately gave her peace.

She was born December 15, 1933, in Jay, Florida to V.C. Barber and Jennie Daughtery Barber. From...

H.N. "Nick" Eicher

H.N. "Nick" Eicher

Aug 11, 2023

An Arkansas farm boy who would become a global agri-business leader and mentor, H.N. “Nick”

Eicher, 82, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died on August 11, 2023.

Nick fought many a good fight. He finished the race God set out for him. Most importantly, he

kept the faith.

He was born in Springdale, Ark., on September 29, 1940, to H.H. “Bill” Eicher and Ruth...

Betty Delong

Betty Delong

Aug 9, 2023

Betty, 79, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Lawrence, Michigan on June 17, 1944, to her parents Emma and Ben Stam.

On December 14, 1963, she married Robert DeLong, who survives. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage.

Betty resided in Decatur Michigan throughout much of...

John Edward Walker

John Edward Walker

Aug 4, 2023

John Edward Walker, 82, passed away on August 4, 2023, just 24 days shy of his 83rd birthday. John was born in Monroe, Michigan, to the late Eugene and Pauline Walker. Eugene began teaching John how to play golf when he was 8 years old. He grew up on the golf course, caddied every summer, and made two holes in...

Jane Driver

Jane Driver

Jul 25, 2023

Jane Ruth Driver, 68, of Hot Springs Village, AR, passed away on July 26, 2023. She was born on July 19, 1955, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to the late Hugh and Nancy Lipsius.

Jane was a loving and crafty individual. She had a vibrant personality and was always full of energy. Jane had a passion for knitting, crafting, baking, and sewing....

Kenneth E. Judd

Kenneth E. Judd

Jul 21, 2023

Kenneth Edward Judd, age 81, of Hot Springs Village, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born in

Atlantic, Iowa on April 8, 1942, to Kenneth Maxwell Judd and Lela Weatherby Judd.

Kenneth began working in the grocery store as a bag boy at age 16. He made a career in the grocery

business and managed grocery stores in various places until...

John Hollansworth

John Hollansworth

Jul 17, 2023

John A. Hollansworth Sr, 92, of Hot Springs Village, was received into the arms of Jesus on July 17, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

John was born on May 8, 1931 to Arthur and Dorsie Hollansworth in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduating from high school, John served in the U.S. Army.

In 1955 John met his wife Jane...

Norma Jean Thomas

Norma Jean Thomas

Jul 13, 2023

Our loving mother, Norma Jean Thomas, went to her Heavenly home July 13, 2023. Norma Jean was born in Jenkins, Kentucky to the late Bessie Ratliff and John Funk. She was renowned for her lack of patience, not holding back her opinion and her knack for telling it like it is. Norma Jean always told you the truth even if...

Richard Douglas Sloan

Richard Douglas Sloan

Jul 11, 2023

Richard Douglas Sloan, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died suddenly at his home on July 11, 2023.

Richard was born to Ralph Douglas Sloan and Martha Holliday Sloan in Kansas City, Missouri on May 18, 1944. Richard was preceded in death by his parents.

Richard is survived by his wife, Donna Skidmore Sloan, of almost 38 years. They met at Rueben’s, a...

Ted K. Sampsel

Ted K. Sampsel

Jul 9, 2023

Ted K. Sampsel, 92, of Hot Springs Village, passed away July 9, 2023. Ted was born in Lakewood, Ohio and moved to Houston, Texas with his family when he was in junior high school. He attended Rice University, receiving a BA and BS in Electrical Engineering. After three years in the Navy, Ted returned to Houston to work with several...

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