Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Hot Springs Village, AR

Douglas Forry

Douglas Forry

Jun 26, 2022

Douglas Gary Forry, 77, married 55 years to Linda Joan D’Esposito died Sunday, June 26, 2022. Born in Hershey, PA, Doug grew up in Prospect Park, PA prior to moving to Waynesboro, PA as a newlywed. Doug graduated from Gettysburg College with a B.A. in 1967. Doug worked as a claims adjuster for PMA in PA. In 1978 Doug began...

Richard "Rick" Ray  Bonte

Richard "Rick" Ray Bonte

Jun 26, 2022

Rick Bonte of Hot Springs Village passed away June 26, 2022. He was born March 3, 1952 in Belmond, Iowa to Merle and Joyce Bonte. Rick graduated from Belmond High School and attended college at Iowa State University in Ames, IA, where he received a B.A. in Political Science. After college, Rick moved back to Belmond and worked for his...

Janice C. Pawelski

Janice C. Pawelski

Jun 24, 2022

Janice C. Pawelski, 79, was welcomed home June 24, 2022. Born in Chicago, she was the much-loved daughter of the late Michael and Marie Damico Pittro. Janice was raised in a Catholic home always knowing the care of family and the love of Jesus. Janice was an artist- painter, bead maker, sewer, knitter, and gardener. She was never beholden to...

Rick C. Traw

Rick C. Traw

Jun 24, 2022

Ricky Charles Traw (call him Rick, please) passed away on June 24, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving family, including wife Kim, daughter Emily, son Joe and his wife Kate. Survivors also include sisters Chris, Pam, and Deb and their families; numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews, friends, and his sweet, gentle cat Cordelia....

Loretta "Dolly" Goslin

Loretta "Dolly" Goslin

Jun 21, 2022

Loretta "Dolly" May Tiernan Goslin, 88, of Hot Springs Village went to be with our Lord Tuesday June 21 2022. She was born October 11 1933 in Fayette County PA. Dolly was an employee of Fisher Scientific Co. Pittsburgh PA, the Erie RR Cleveland OH, South Sunflower County Hospital Indianola MS, and retired from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Hot...

Mary Lou "Lulu" Theil

Mary Lou "Lulu" Theil

Jun 9, 2022

MARY LOU (SNIVELY) THEIL of Hot Springs Village passed into life eternal on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the age of 90. Mary Lou, who was affectionately known by friends and family, as LuLu, was a member of Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church in Hot Springs Village. She and her husband, Art, enjoyed their lives at Mount Carmel...

Howard Dennis Hall

Howard Dennis Hall

Jun 8, 2022

MgySgt Howard Dennis Hall, USMC, Retired, joined his heavenly father on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dennis was born November 2, 1942 to Howard P. Hall and Margaret Elizabeth Hall (Dean) in La Grange, Kentucky. His exemplary military career with the United States Marine Corps spanned 30 years and included 2 tours in Vietnam. Dennis was awarded...

Donald L. Dunn

Donald L. Dunn

Jun 3, 2022

Donald L. Dunn, 87 of Hot Springs Village passed away peacefully of heart failure on June 4, 2022. Born March 11, 1935, in White Cloud, Kansas to the late Earl and Anna (Pratz) Dunn, Don believed the education of all children was critical. He attained a Master of Education and was a devoted science teacher in the Burlington, Iowa School...

Joy E. Clark-Hill

Joy E. Clark-Hill

May 23, 2022

Joy’s story began in Nederland, Texas where she was the firstborn child of the late Howard and Eva Clark. She was appropriately named as she brought much joy to the young couple. Her early years were spent in Nederland, however the family temporarily moved to Oakdale, Louisiana where Joy attended high school and graduated. Joy had a lifelong passion for...

Dana Sue Gillham

Dana Sue Gillham

May 21, 2022

In loving memory of Dana Sue “Susie “Gillham who passed away May 20, 2022. Born in Lufkin, Texas to the late William and Clarcie Connor Sullivan, Dana’s personality- like most things from Texas- was big. Passionate and opinionated, no one ever had to guess what she was thinking. Dana was very happy to share. It was Honey, her canine companion...

Rodman "Rod" Charles Van Leeuwen

Rodman "Rod" Charles Van Leeuwen

May 20, 2022

R. C. (Rod) Van Leeuwen of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022 at the age of 93. He was born on April 14, 1929 in St Paul, Kansas. He went to grade school at St. Patrick Catholic School and high school at Walnut Public School—both in Walnut, Kansas. He was the oldest of five children...

Teri Lynn Labove

Teri Lynn Labove

May 15, 2022

Teri Lynn LaBove (Breitbach) went home to Jesus on May 15, 2022. Teri was the only child born to Don Breitbach and Jeanne VanBrandt (Lozano) on May 30, 1945. Teri grew up in Beaumont, Texas most of her childhood where she met her husband, Eugene LaBove, Jr. at the age of 14. They later reunited and married in 1970 raising...

Rachel Elizabeth Voglein

Rachel Elizabeth Voglein

May 11, 2022

Rachel Elizabeth Voglein, 93, of Hot Springs Village went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She passed away with close family members by her side. Rachel was born January 27, 1929 to Samuel and Bessie Ownby in Akron, Ohio. Rachel was preceded in death by...

Ruth Ann Kittelson

Ruth Ann Kittelson

May 7, 2022

Ruth Ann Kittelson, 79, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed peacefully May 7, 2022. Born in Kansas City, Missouri to Woodson and Twila Bennett, Ruth dedicated her life to serving the Lord and loving her family. Ruth Ann met her husband, Wayne, in the summer of 1980. Wayne had recently been told by work colleagues he needed to venture out....

Mary Sue Tanner

Mary Sue Tanner

Apr 29, 2022

With her loving husband of 65 years holding her hand, Mary Sue Tanner of Hot Springs Village died on April 29, 2022. Sue was born on January 20, 1934 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late P.A. and Lois Marie Smith. Following a childhood surrounded by friends, loving aunts and uncles, her brother and a myriad of cousins, she trekked...

Jacqueline Lubkeman

Jacqueline Lubkeman

Apr 22, 2022

Jacqueline I. Lubkeman entered God’s kingdom on April 22, 2022. Born February 19, 1944 in Grayslake, Illinois to parents Theodore and Hannah (Anderson) Becker. She was a kind, generous and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed dancing, golf, and shopping with her Mother and Aunt Maggie. In her golfing career she was proud to have scored two hole-in-ones. Survived...

Danny O'Neal Snyder

Danny O'Neal Snyder

Apr 14, 2022

On April 14, 2022, Danny O’Neal Snyder, of Hot Springs Village, husband and father; navy veteran, passed away after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Maudie Snyder, Fermon Snyder; sisters Lois Henry and Dolly McCorkle; and brothers Mack Snyder and Billy Snyder. Danny leaves behind his wife of fifty-eight years, Sandra; sister Betty...

Jimmy Vines Hamilton

Jimmy Vines Hamilton

Apr 6, 2022

Beloved husband and father, Jimmy Vines Hamilton, entered the arms of the Lord on April 6, 2022, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He passed peacefully with his closest family members at his side. Jimmy was born on July 15, 1945, in Water Valley, Mississippi to Herbert and Hazel Vines. He graduated from Messick High School in Memphis in 1963, and then...

Alejandro Flores Berlanga

Alejandro Flores Berlanga

Apr 6, 2022

Alex Berlanga began his earthly journey on October 25, 1945. He was born in Mission, Texas. In his teen years, his family moved to Mundelein, Illinois. He was the ultimate “urban” cow- boy. He was know for spit-shined boots, starched jeans, white monogrammed shirt, western belt buckle and a “just stepped out of Esquire magazine” look. He was a very...

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