Obituaries
Fred R. Ainsworth
MALVERN — Fred Robert Ainsworth, 65, of Malvern, passed Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
Born Jan. 16, 1952, in Detroit, Mich., to Clifford Robert and Gloria Ruth (Adams) Ainsworth. He was a United States Army veteran and retired irrigation engineer.
Cremation arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at http://regencyfuneralhome.com.
Timothy G. Driggers
Timothy Gerald Driggers, of Hot Springs, 57, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018
Services will be held at Davis-Smith Funeral Home chapel, Hot Springs, at 10 a.m. today with Brother Harry Crabtree and Brother Lee Floyd officiating.
Interment will follow at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Glenwood.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Marilyn L. Egger
Marilyn Louise Egger, age 78, of Hot Springs, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.
The arrangements will be announced by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Craig Few
Craig Few, age 70, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
The arrangements will be announced by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Chris Golden
Chris Golden, 44, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home chapel, Hot Springs, with Brother J.B. Evans officiating.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today.
Interment will be in Coker Cemetery.
Guest registry is http://www. davis-smith.com.
Daphine Kirkpatrick
GLEN ROSE — Daphine Kirkpatrick, 85, of Glen Rose, passed Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at her home.
Visitation is 1-2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 13, 2018, at Regency Funeral Home.
Funeral service is 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 13, 2018, at Regency Funeral Home. Burial at Fairplay Cemetery.
You may sign the guestbook at http://regencyfuneralhome. com.
J.D. Mack
ROSBORO — J.D. Mack, age 75, of Rosboro, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today in Grace Baptist Church with Brother James Owens officiating.
Interment will be in Coker Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Guest registry is at http:// www.davis-smith.com.
Ruthell Prince
BISMARCK — Ruthell Prince, age 85, of Bismarck, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Hot Springs.
She was born March 8,
1932, at DeRoche Community, to the late Jesse D. and Adell Allen Ledbetter. Ruthell was a member of Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in Hot Springs and a retired seamstress from Niehuss Garment Company.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy C. Prince, on Jan. 19, 2014.
Survivors are three daughters, Linda Holt and husband, Ron, of Hot Springs, Kathy King and husband, Rod, of Bella Vista, and Becky Williams and husband, Scott, of Bismarck; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will at
3 p.m. today, Jan. 13, at Caney Cemetery with Chris Morrison officiating. No formal visitation will be held.
Online tribute page is available at http://www.ruggleswilcox.com.
Joanne Davis Reagler passed away Jan. 10, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David, and her parents, Nathan and Carrie (Karnofsky) Davis.
She is survived by her three children, Robin (Marcia), Rachel Reagler Schulman, David (Karen); one sister, Elise Davis Leviton (the late Leslie); and eight grandchildren.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1930, in New Iberia, La. She graduated from Louisiana State University cum laude with a sociology degree, and earned a master’s degree in psychiatric social work from Tulane University.
She married David Reagler on May 3, 1960, and moved to Wynne, Ark., where she lived and worked as a community activist for 46 years.
A four-time breast cancer survivor, Joanne led the Cross County chapter of the American Cancer Society for a number of years. During that time, the chapter won the top per capita giving award for the state.
Joanne owned and operated a successful retail business, Handy Dollar Store, with her husband David until her retirement in 1998. She was voted the Cross County Arkansas Citizen of the Year in 2005.
Joanne devoted tremendous energy to volunteer work after moving to Hot Springs. She led the Congregation House of Israel sisterhood chapter to national achievement awards and also served on the synagogue board. She created and led Holocaust awareness programs in the community and schools. The Women of Reform Judaism awarded the sisterhood chapter the Or Ami Award in 2009. She was awarded the Jewish Federation of Arkansas 2011 Tikkun Olam Award.
A graveside service will be held at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Jewish Rest Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Congregation House of Israel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Institute of Southern Jewish Life, P.O. Box 16528, Jackson, MS
39236 (http://ISJL.org); Writers in the Schools, 1523 W. Main St., Houston, TX 77006 (http:// witshouston.org); and Congregation House of Israel, P.O. Box
20802, Hot Springs, AR 71903. Online obituary and guestbook are available at http:// www.GrossFuneralHome.com.
Ronnie L. Robinson
Ronnie L. “Chopper” Robinson, 69, of Hot Springs, formerly of Sherrill, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2018.
Born May 15, 1948, in Pine Bluff, Ark., he was the son of the late James I. and Frances Robinson.
Ronnie retired from Varco-Pruden as an estimator after
41 years of service. He enjoyed relaxing on the back deck, reading a great book and watching the Arkansas Razorbacks.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Susan Robinson.
He is survived by a brother, Steve Robinson and wife Debbie; nephew, Bradley Robinson and wife Brittney; niece, Leslie and husband Justin Hallum; great-nephew, Caleb Hillis; great-nieces, Emily and Annabeth Hallum and Carleigh Robinson; son, Micah Lock and wife Jessica; and many other loving family and friends.
Visitation services will be
5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Fuller Hale South Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Organization.
Online condolences: http:// FullerFunerals.com.
Billie J. Speer
ARKADELPHIA — Billie Jean Speer, age 72, of Arkadelphia, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Little Rock.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Rockport Memorial Garden with Brother Keith Pennington officiating.
Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at http://regencyfuneralhome.com.
Richard L. Stumon
MALVERN — Richard Lynn Stumon, 72, Malvern, passed Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in Regency Funeral Home chapel.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Regency Funeral Home chapel. Burial at Oakridge Cemetery.
Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at http://regencyfuneralhome.com.