Obituaries: Deaths / Funerals for Hot Springs Arkansas (AR)

Alfred M. Crawford
Alfred M. “Shag” Crawford, 83, of Hot Springs, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, in a local hospital.
Lynn C. Heflin
LITTLE ROCK – Lynn Connor Heflin, age 91, died on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at her home, after a long struggle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County. Since childhood, she was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church, Little Rock.
Clifford L. Beck
The service for Clifford L. Beck, 69, of Hot Springs, who died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, will be 1 p.m. today in Hot Springs Funeral Home chapel with the Revs. Jimmy Scott and Henry Mitchell officiating.
Edmund P. Davis
CADDO GAP – Edmund P. Davis, 85, of Caddo Gap, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
Gary B. Garner
Gary Bruce Garner, 54, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
Homer Golden
KIRBY – The service for Homer Golden, 77, of Kirby, who died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, will be 3 p.m. Saturday in Mount Joy Freewill Baptist Church with Brother Bobby Golden and John Pruden officiating.
Floyd Hannah Jr.
The service for Floyd Hannah Jr., 59, of Hot Springs, who died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Thomas Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Smith officiating.
Christopher Lee Tankersley
PEARCY – Our beloved son, grandson, father, and dear friend to many, Christopher Lee Tankersley (Tank), of Pearcy.
Col. Ralph W. Parkinson Jr.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Col. Ralph W. Parkinson Jr., of Hot Springs, recipient of the Legion of Merit and decorated war veteran, died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, 2009, in Hot Springs, Ark. He was 88.
Velma L. Harrison
MAGNET COVE – Velma Lamb Harrison, 70, of Magnet Cove, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at home.
Walter Homan
The memorial service for Walter Homan, 78, of Hot Springs, who died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Gospel Light Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Capaci officiating.
Margaret C. Latimer
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE – Margaret “Maggie” Clyde Latimer, 89, of Hot Springs Village, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009.
John P. McClard
MAUREPAS, La. – John Phillip McClard, 69, of Maurepas, La., formerly of Hot Springs, who died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, will be 10 a.m. Satuday in Louisiana. Please call for location, 225-695-6426 or 225-955-0636.
Edward G. Rider
The service for Edward G. Rider, 76, of Hot Springs, who died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, will be 9:30 a.m. today in Caruth-Hale Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Hunter officiating.
Carolyn E. Rigsby
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE – Carolyn E. Rigsby, 60, of Hot Springs Village, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
William J. Roeder
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE – William J. Roeder, 66, of Hot Springs Village, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at home.
Kenneth R. Sharp
The memorial service for Kenneth Ray “Ken” Sharp, 88, of Hot Springs, who died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, will be 11 a.m. today in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. William “Bud” Reeves officiating.
James H. Troxel
James Hershel Troxel, 93, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.