Obituaries
Mary L. Adkins
Mary Lou Adkins, 84, of Hot Springs, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.
She was born Oct. 10, 1930, in Button Willow, Calif., to the late Nicholas and Rosario ( Estrada) Mendoza.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She loved her faith in God and her family more than anything in this world. Her grandchildren and great- grandchildren were very dear to her heart.
“She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” ( Proverbs 31: 25)
She will be remembered for always putting everyone’s needs before her own, being a great cook, quilt maker, an award- winning seamstress, and she loved to fish. She was a beautiful woman with an infectious laugh and a gentle touch.
Mary Lou is preceded in death by a brother- in- law, Sam Wells; and daughters, Margie Crow and Lisa Ottoson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Foster Adkins; sons, Donald F. Ottoson ( Tammy) and John R. Ottoson; daughters, Barbara Runkle ( Gary), Ramona Singleton and Leslie Ottoson Owens; brother, Eddie Mendoza; sister, Elena Wells; nine grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Donald Ottoson, John Ottoson, Nathan Wells, Eric Ottoson, Tony Singleton, Jason Singleton and Michael Stover.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a. m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father James West officiating. Burial will be 2 p. m. in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Mena.
You will forever be missed, but we know you are where you belong, in the arms of our Almighty Father!
Guests may register at http:// www. caruth- hale. com.
Greg Batterton
On Oct. 5, 2015, we lost a very special man, Greg Batterton. Greg was not a traditional soul and this will not be a traditional obituary.
Greg lived a life that would not be considered normal by public standards. All of his family was important to him. He spent 34 years with his soul mate and wife, Marsha, who supported him on his journey of life. He has two great sons, Bradley and Brian, he left his mark on and who will carry on his legacy. He loved his parents Howard and Lois June. Siblings, Steve and Lisa Batterton, Randy and Tana Batterton, Barbara Batterton and Keith Schultz, Kim and Shane Gower, Jenny and James Adams, Alicia and Greg Dobbins. Too many more to mention …
He never met a stranger, loved everyone he met and everyone loved him. He was just one of a kind.
If you were fortunate enough to spend any time with him, you would realize he had a passion for life and was always working the crowd. “Stay on the dots” and “Live it up” were common statements that you would here Greg say. He loved being an auctioneer/ ringman and a musician. He would say “I got’em right where I want’em.”
He believed every person was special and were worth spending time on. He understood the Golden Rule better than anyone and the importance of how you were supposed to treat other people.
He was a kind and gentle soul, always ready to lend a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on or just an ear to vent to. Then he would know just the right thing to say to let you know everything may not be perfect, but it was going to be okay. He could just always make a bad situation into a good one.
Sometimes the best stories never get fully told. They reveal themselves instead in little odds and ends here and bits and pieces there. They arrive on terms we cannot control, in ways we will never be able to entirely explain and will always leave us wanting to know more.
Greggo sir, we are going to miss our therapy sessions and that wonderful sound of your harmonica. We know you were tired. You fought the good fight, and we will all be sitting on the edge of our seats waiting to see you again.
A visitation will be held from 5- 7 p. m. today at Gross Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p. m. Friday in the Christian Life Center at First United Methodist. Burial will follow in Rushfork Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to http:// www. kidneyfund. org.
Guests may register at http:// www. grossfuneralhome. com.
Grady W. Bradford
Grady W. Bradford, 87, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015.
He was born on Nov. 12, 1927, in Lawrence County, Ala., the son of William Bradford and Velma Poole Bradford. On May 17, 1952, he married Frances Hughes, who preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2005.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Thomas Landers; and one sister, Fannie Simpson.
He was a member of Central Baptist Church and a United States Army veteran. In 1952, Grady went to work for Reynolds Metals Company at the Lister Hill plant located in North Alabama, he traveled and worked at plants throughout the United States and ended up in Hot Springs where he retired after more than 30 years of service.
After retirement, Grady devoted his life to taking care of his loving wife Frances. When he had his first grandchild, he was known as “Pop,” he loved that so much, from that time on he was known as Pop to all. Pop will be loved and missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by one daughter and son- in- law, Sandra and Joe Godbehere, of Hot Springs; two grandchildren, Casey and Corey Kines and Matt and Anna Godbehere, all of Hot Springs; three great- grandchildren, Jude Godbehere, Avery McBride, Wyatt McBride; and their father, Jared McBride, all of Hot Springs; one sister and brother- in- law, Brenda and Don Thompson, of Moulton, Ala.; nieces, nephews and a host of wonderful friends, including Monica and Louis Terrazzas and their children.
A private graveside service will be held.
Memorials may be made to Our Promise Cancer Resources, 133 Harmony Park, Hot Springs, AR 71913.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis- Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Guest registry is at http:// www. davis- smith. com.
Carl Bradshaw
AMITY — Carl Bradshaw, 89, of Amity, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Marie Bradshaw; his son, Bobby Bradshaw; two grandsons, Christopher Bradshaw and Ian Smith; two brothers, Paul Bradshaw and William Bradshaw; and his sister, Ethel Burton.
He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors are five children, Theresa Ross, of Hot Springs, Carolyn Howell, of Amity, Ricky Smith, of Kirby, Randy Smith, of Kirby, and Freddy Bradshaw, of Hot Springs; 14 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a. m. Saturday in the Davis- Smith Funeral Home chapel, Glenwood, with interment in Alpine Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. Friday.
Guest registry is at http:// www. davis- smith. com.
Odell Broomfield
Odell Broomfield, 86, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015.
Arrangements will be announced by Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
The Rev. Cecil Harvey Hays, 67, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015.
He was born on Sept. 12, 1948, in Hot Springs, the son of Cecil and Alma Hays.
He is preceded in death by one son, Jay Hays; his parents; one brother, Robbie Hays; and one sister, Cecile Talley.
Cecil graduated Hot Springs High School and attended Ouachita Baptist University. He ministered to several churches over his 30- plus years of service to the Lord. After retirement, Cecil was an active member of KAIROS Prison Ministries, where he loved witnessing of the love of Jesus. Cecil enjoyed building model cars and planes in which he received many awards. He loved Razorback basketball and football, and spoiling his two dogs, Skeeter and Pearl.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Hays, of Hot Springs; one son and daughter- in- law, Cory and Angie Hays, of Nevada; four stepchildren, Keith and Laura Robbins, of Glen Rose, Candy and Casey Jackson, of Donaldson, Lacey and Aaron Stepp, of Lamar, and Scott Robbins, of Hot Springs; 10 grandchildren; one great- grandchild and one on the way.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p. m. Friday in the Davis- Smith Funeral Home chapel, Hot Springs, with Pastor Ian Kumpe, of New Beginnings Baptist Church, officiating and the eulogy given by Charles Timm.
Interment will be in the Morning Star Cemetery, under the direction of Davis- Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Visitation will be held from 6- 8 p. m. today.
Pallbearers will be Tim Rash, Charles Timm, Mike Jackson, Tommy Holt, Brent Lackey and Kenneth Brown.
Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Bradley, Aaron Stepp and Casey Jackson.
Memorials may be made to Arvest Bank under the name of Cheryl Hays.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all of Cecil’s numerous friends for their support in his final days.
Guest registry is at http:// www. davis- smith. com.
Pearlie L. B. Henderson
OREGON — Pearlie Lue “Pat” Boone Henderson, 87, of Oregon, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015.
Born in Garland County on Oct. 26, 1927, Pat was the second of 10 children born to Lambert and Sadie Boone.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Arthur Henderson; sons, Butch and Bruce; sister, Elsie; and brother, Richard.
Pat is survived by her son, Robert Henderson, of Oregon; daughter, Dolores La ReinaMuck, of Colorado; seven grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Tom Boone, LeRoy Boone, Howard Boone, John Boone and Daniel Boone; and her sisters, Betty Monroe and Lona Garton.
Public graveside service will be 2 p. m. Saturday at Godwin Cemetery, Hot Springs.
Guest register is http:// www. caruth- hale. com.
Melvin W. Jones
Melvin Wayne Jones, 44, of Hot Springs, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2015.
He was born March 22, 1971, in Monticello, to Leotis Isom and the late Catherine Jones. He worked many years for Joe Gargano as a security guard and several other clubs in the city. He had a passion for working on cars and helping others.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Trisha” Jones; son, Kevin Wayne Jones; stepson whom he loved as his own, Grant Lee Foshee; father, Leotis Isom; brother, James Easley Jr.; in- laws, Carl “Bud” and Pat Foshee; a host of extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held 10 a. m. Friday, Oct 9, 2015, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 401 Lacey St., with minister Mark McGraw officiating. The body will be cremated.
There will also be a benefit concert from 5- 9 p. m. on Oct. 18 at Crosswalk Bar and Grill to offset funeral cost.
Guest registry is at http:// www. carriganmemorial. com.
Arrangements are with Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.
Frankie H. Martin
Frankie H. Martin, 86, of Hot Springs, died Oct. 6, 2015.
Visitation will be held from 5- 7 p. m. today at Caruth Village Funeral Home.
The service will be 1 p. m. Friday at the funeral home with pastor Roger Reid officiating.
Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery.
Jimmy R. Pate
JESSIEVILLE — The service for Jimmy Randell Pate, 53, of Jessieville, who died Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, will be 1 p. m. today at Mount Tabor Baptist Church with Brothers Johnny Bratton, Jimmie Scott and Johnie Brewster officiating.
Burial will be in New Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Dickson, Terry Speers, Jimmy Dale Scott, Elliott Pate, Ken Edens and Darrell Stogsdill.
Honorary pallbearers are Pat Howard, Dr. Martin Koehn, Erin Holleman, APN, members of Mount Tabor Baptist Church and his friends.
Arrangements with CaruthHale Funeral Home.
Ruby F. Wright
CADDO GAP — Ruby Faye Wright, 78, of Caddo Gap, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015.
Ruby was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, a retired hairdresser and dearly loved her family.
Survivors include three daughters, Darla ( Rusty) Standerfer, of Mount Ida, Tammy ( David) McCarter and Tonya ( Gary) Roberts, all of Norman; four grandchildren, David ( Teresa) McCarter, Krystal Pearson, Amanda McCarter and Cody Roberts; and four great- grandchildren, Kamron, Colten, Korben and Colt.
Services will be 10 a. m. Friday in Davis- Smith Funeral Home chapel, Glenwood, with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, near Caddo Gap.
Visitation will be 6- 8 p. m. today.
Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery Fund, c/ o Doug Dumont, P. O. Box 44, Norman, AR 71960.
Guest registry is at http:// www. davis- smith. com.