Obituaries
Betty B. Allshouse
Betty B. Allshouse, age 77, of Hot Springs, formerly of Lanoka Harbor, N.J., went to be with her Lord on June 7, 2017.
She was born on Aug. 30,
1939, to Garfield and Jessie Mae Burton, of Marianna. She graduated from T.A. Futrell High School in Marianna and the Memphis School of Commerce. Betty was an executive secretary for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Patent Office in Washington, D. C. She completed her career as an executive secretary for the New Jersey State Bar Association in Trenton, N.J. She continued secretarial work while raising her family at the Forked River Presbyterian Church in Forked River, N.J. She was an active and integral member of First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs, where she volunteered for the Bargain Box Ministry and served for many years as a deacon. She was a member of Morning Star chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Hamilton Square, N.J.
She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of
58 years, Joseph Allshouse. She is also survived by daughter, Robin Van Nortwick (John), of Olive Branch, Miss.; and daughter, Jodi Biglan (Tom), of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. Betty was devoted to her four grandchildren Nathan Van Nortwick, Morgan Van Nortwick, Casey Biglan and TJ Biglan. She leaves behind her brother Loyd Burton, of Little Rock; sister, Erma Jean Hendrix (Dude), of Marianna; and brother, Bill Burton (Bernice), of Clarksville, Tenn.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Wilma Dean Mathews. Betty adored her many nieces and nephews and cousin/best friend, Susie Mitchel, of Hot Springs, and was happiest when she could spend time with her many friends and family. She loved being able to serve her church, and was a shining example of love to everyone she met. Betty always had a smile and a compliment to give. She made everyone feel important and special.
A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 213 Whittington Ave., Hot Springs.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be given to: First Presbyterian Church, Hot Springs; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148; Kindred Hospice, 2212 Malvern Ave., #3, Hot Springs, AR 71901; or UAMS Myeloma Institute Development Office, 4301 West Markham,
#816, Little Rock, AR 72205. Guests may register at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
Gary L. Brandon
Gary L. Brandon, 67, of Malvern, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017.
His funeral arrangements will be announced by Brandon’s Mortuary.
Online guest book: http:// www.brandonsmortuary.com.
William L. Burke
William Levi Burke III, of Hot Springs Village, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
Bill was born July 1, 1933, to the late William Levi and Ava (Brannock) Burke Jr. He earned a degree in biology from Elon University, in Burlington, N.C., in 1955. He then attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, R.I. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy as a communications officer. Bill served in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, leaving active duty as a full lieutenant.
After his naval service, Bill attended graduate school at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. There, he met his first wife, Betty Evans. They were married in 1958. Bill taught high school biology for two years in Virginia Beach, Va., after which he joined a small electronics engineering company in Norfolk, Va. Bill specialized in the design of communications and sound reinforcement systems. In 1988, after 28 years of service as a senior sales engineer and officer of the corporation, Bill retired. He then took numerous art classes at Virginia Art Center, where Betty was an art teacher. He became a potter, and they both exhibited and sold their art along the east coast. In 1997, after 39 years of marriage, she preceded him in death.
In 1999, he met Marilyn York, and they were married on Sept. 9, 1999. In 2001, they moved from Virginia Beach to Hot Springs Village. They became members of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, and he was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus.
Bill was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Peter Ensign.
Survivors include his wife Marilyn (Horton) York Burke; sister Bette Ensign; stepchildren William York, Jr and Stacy York; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, with Father Bill Elser officiating. A Rosary will be held 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 628 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
Guests may register at http:// www.caruth-hale.com.
D. Lorraine Davis
D. Lorraine Davis, 89, of Hot Springs, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017.
Arrangements are with Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at http://www.hotspringsfh.com
Mary E.B. Hornbeck
Mary Elizabeth Byers Hornbeck, 88, of Hot Springs, passed away June 8, 2017.
She was born May 28, 1929, in Crocketts Bluff, to Benjamin Franklin and Mary Alice Inman Byers.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, C.W. Hornbeck; and two brothers, Willard and Charles Byers.
She is survived by her sons and their wives, Larry Hornbeck and Melinda, of Texarkana, Texas, and Randy Hornbeck and Jo, of Hot Springs; six grandchildren, Amanda Hornbeck, Elizabeth Hornbeck, Gary Hornbeck (Claudia), Si Hornbeck (Anna), Emily Loy (Brad) and Benjamin Hornbeck (Abbey); four great-grandchildren, Ethan and Eli Hornbeck and Skylen and Evie Loy; and one sister, Willie Mae Oliver, of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mary lived, loved and put her faith in Jesus. She loved spending time in her garden and also with her family.
Her family is appreciative for the wonderful givers at Lake Hamilton Health and Rehab and the doctors and nurses at Arkansas Hospice.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. today at Essex Funeral Home, DeWitt, with visitation one hour before.
Burial will be in DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home, http://www.essexfuneralhome.com.
Richard Krause
Richard Krause, 75, of Hot Springs, died June 9, 2017.
A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of Gross Funeral Home.
William E. McCool
PRATTSVILLE — William Eldon “Pender” McCool, of Prattsville, was born Nov. 20, 1938, in Prattsville, the son of the late Franklin Alfred and Verdie Mae Stuckey McCool. He was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, in Prattsville, a retired air traffic controller and had served in the U.S. Air Force.
Pender died at his home on Friday, June 9, 2017, at the age of 78.
He enjoyed turkey hunting, reading and being outdoors on his farm. His passion was music, whether it was writing songs, playing the guitar or singing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, William Joe McCool, and his brothers, Reggie McCool, Cecil McCool and Theo McCool.
Survivors are his wife and best friend, Myra Sue Webb McCool, of Prattsville; sons, Brett William McCool, and wife, Linda, of Hot Springs, Traye Douglas McCool, and wife, Alisha, of Greenbrier; daughter, Joni Carol Lee, and husband, George, of Little Rock; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, in Prattsville, with Brother Don Goodman officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery, in Prattsville. Visitation will be prior to the service, from 1-2 p.m., also at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 281 Grant 48, Prattsville, AR 72129.
Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan 870-942-1306. http://www. memorialgardenssheridan.com.