SOME OF OUR DECEASED MEMBERS
and their spouses

Adams, Homer Eschol

Mr. Adams was born April 13, 1918, in Bonnerdale, Arkansas, to Edmon and Sarah Elizabeth Adams. He was a retired lieutenant colonel with 21 years of service in the United States Air Force, serving during World War II and later. His love was flying, and he flew every type of bomber the Air Force had at the time. After retiring from the service, he flew for 19 years as a general aviation pilot in Northwest Arkansas. He and his wife, Hazel, joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1990. He died June 29, 2011, at his home in Norman and was survived by his second wife, Dorothy Cook Adams. He was buried July 5, 2011, at Howerton-Wildwood Cemetery in Montgomery County.

Adams, Hazel Lorene Weston

Hazel Weston was born to Dallas Lester and Effie Beatrice Weston June 13, 1923, in Oklahoma. She married Homer E. Adams May 19, 1941, in Garland County, Arkansas. They joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1990 and lived in Norman, Montgomery County, Arkansas. She died December 4, 1992, and is buried in Howerton-Wildwood Cemetery in Montgomery County.

Amis, Dorothy Armour Johnson

Dorothy Johnson was born November 12, 1920 in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, to George Arthur and Alice Postill Johnson. She was married to Robert W. Kent and Gilbert H. Amis. Ms. Amis moved to Hot Springs in 1982 and was a registered nurse. She was a member of the United Church of Canada and joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1980. She died May 17, 1993, in Hot Springs and was survived by her husband, Gilbert Amis.

Amis, Gilbert Harry

Gilbert Harry was born June 25, 1922, in El Paso, Texas, to Frank Elmo and Zelma Elizabeth Williams Amis. He was married to Dorothy Johnson. He was a major in the United States Air Force and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a 32nd degree mason, Scottish rite, Military Order of World Wars-Sojourners. He was survived by his wife, Olivia of Hot Springs. He died May 26, 2005, and is buried in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Pulaski County.

Bair, Kathryn

Ms. Bair was born February 25, 1922, and married Robert C. Bair. They joined in the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1996. She died August 31, 2003, and is buried in Crestview Memorial Park in Hot Springs.

Bair, Robert C.

Born December 20, 1921, Mr. Bair was a retired forester for Weyerhaeuser Company, a World War II veteran, and member of the Amateur Radio Club and First Baptist Church. He and his wife joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1996. He died February 21, 1999, in Hot Springs, and was survived by his wife, Kathryn, and was buried in Crestview Memorial Park in Hot Springs.

Bodemann, Louis Charles Jr.

Bob was born February 27, 1927, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Louis Charles Bodemann, Sr., and Nella Stolfa Bodemann.
He served in the US Navy until 1946 and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He married Wanda Sanders of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1951.
After the service and college he worked for Tenneco Oil as a petroleum engineer in Houston, Texas; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Denver, Colorado; Casper, Wyoming; and then settled in Iola, Kansas, as an independent oil producer.
He coached his sons' baseball teams, served as a Boy Scout leader, sang in a barbershop quartet, and played tennis and softball. He and Wanda were involved in community theater in Iola, performing in numerous musical productions.
Bob and Wanda moved to Hot Springs Village in 1998 to be closer to their children and then to Hot Springs in 2001. They joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2006.
Bob died January 1, 2012.

Booles, Raymond Duddley

Raymond was born in Cheltenham, England, May 23, 1944, to Jesse Duddley Booles and Valerie Booles while his father was a soldier during World War II. His mother brought him to the United States on the RMS Queen Mary, landing in New York Harbor in 1946.
He graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1962 and attended Hendrix College in Conway for two years. He and Mary Elizabeth Powell married October 19, 1964. He spent four years in the United States Air Force (1964-1968) with one tour of duty in Vietnam and earned the rating of staff sergeant. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1970 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was listed on the Who's Who for University of Texas in 1970 for research he performed while attend UT.
He worked for Pantex in Amarillo, Texas, and then for Westinghouse in Richland, Washington, and Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He then worked for his stepfather and served as executive vice president of Klipsch and Associates.
He and Mary joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1994. They were very active with the society until he became ill. His spent six years on dialysis. He died May 29, 2004, and his ashes are interred in Peak Cemetery, Garland County.

Broadbent, Arthur Jr.

Arthur was born November 12, 1930, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Eva Rhodes Broadbent.
Arthur graduated from South High School in Worcester and then attended Worcester State Teachers College until he entered the United States Air Force in December 1950, where he served for 26 years earning the rank of major. He married Blanche Irene Keith in 1953. After retiring from the service, he and his family moved to Hot Springs where he worked for Landmark Savings and Loan.
He was active in several organizations including Hot Springs Homebuilders Association, Hot Springs Junior Achievement, and was a charter member of the Lake Hamilton Optimist Club. His fraternal memberships included Hot Springs Lodge No. 62 Free and Accepted Masons, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Little Rock, Arkansas, and Moslah Temple of Fort Worth, Texas. He and his wife joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2009.
Arthur died October 29, 2011, and was buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hot Springs.

Broadbent, Blanche Irene Keith

Blanche Irene Keith was born June 10, 1931, at DeRoche, Arkansas, to Marvin Edgar Keith and Ruby Jane Thomason Keith. She graduated with honors from Hot Springs High School in 1949 and from Henderson State Teachers College in Arkadelphia in 1953. While at HSTC, the faculty named her as one of the top ten students of the freshman class 1949-50. She began her teaching career at Glenwood High School. In 1953, she married 2nd Lt. Arthur Broadbent, Jr. She taught at Bowie High School while they were assigned to Biggs AFB in El Paso, Texas.
The couple returned to Hot Springs in 1956, and she taught at Hot Springs High School. She began teaching at Lakeside High School and Lakeside Elementary in 1957. Lt. Broadbent was called back into the service in 1962, and she taught at Keeseville High School of Keesville, New York, and Peru Central School of Peru, New York. After retiring from the service, the family returned to Hot Springs in 1976. She, once again, taught at Lakeside Elementary and retired from Lake Hamilton Elementary in 1996.
They were members of Second Baptist Church and Crossgate Church. She was a charter member of the South Hot Springs Business and Professional Women's Club in 1956-57 and a member of the Garland County Retired Teachers Association. She and her husband joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2009.
Mrs. Broadbent died February 24, 2011, and is buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hot Springs.

Brown, Andrew Jennings "Jack"

Jack Brown was born March 30, 1921, in Lexia, Kansas, to Andy A. and Gladys Ann Jennings Brown. Jack, like many of his Brown relatives, served on the Hot Springs Fire Department . He retired from the United States Postal Service in 1986.
March 14, 1947, he married Patricia Ann Soward, sister of Alma Nell Soward who married his half-brother D. A. Brown. Pat joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1982 and has been very active serving as a board membership and membership chairman.
Jack died July 29, 2000, and is buried in Godwin Cemetery in Garland County.

Brown, Calvin C.

Calvin was born November 22, 1920, to Clem and Suzie Brown. He was a member and deacon of Hot Springs Baptist Church, gospel singer and a past president of Oklahoma and Arkansas Gospel Singers Convention. He married Maxine Inez Norman August 9, 1942. They became members of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1987 and remained active members the remainder of his life.
Calvin died September 22, 2001, in Hot Springs and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Royal.

Brown, Donald Austin "D. A."

Donald was born July 6, 1926, in Hot Springs to Andy and Janice Morris Brown. He was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. He was a former Hot Springs fireman and policeman. He was a member of Texas VFW District 21 where he served as state judge advocate, district commander, post commander, and district quartermaster. He was a retired electrician for Mary Kay Cosmetics in Dallas, Texas.
He married Alma Nell Soward December 9, 1950, and they were the parents of three children. Nell joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2004 and has served on the board of directors.
D. A. died December 22, 2009, and is buried in Godwin Cemetery, Garland County.

Brown, Elizabeth Combs Winn

Elizabeth Combs Winn was born June 4, 1915, in Grenada, Mississippi. She was a granddaughter of Dr. James L. Combs of Hot Springs whose home was on the site now occupied by the Ouachita Children's home on Combs Street. She attended school in Charleston, Senatobia and Jackson, Mississippi. In 1934, she married Francis Emory Brown.
She and Emory lived in Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama, Memphis, Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana, before retiring to Hot Springs in 1971. Mr. Brown became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1977.
Mrs. Brown is buried in Hollywood Cemetery alongside her husband and grandfather, Dr. James L. Combs.

Brown, James Clarence

James Clarence Brown was born September 10, 1927, at Fort McPherson in Atlanta, Georgia, to Oscar Brown and Levonia Ruth McGraw Brown. On March 1, 1983, he was married to Twila Marie Ackley-Dearing in Huber Heights, Ohio.
He attended Park College in Parkville, Missouri. In 1983, he retired from the U.S. Civil Service and went to work for Long & Foster Real Estate until 1990. He and Twila joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2006. He was also a member of numerous clubs and organizations including The Elks Lodge #380, the Republican Party of Garland County, the Garland County Master Gardeners, Garvan Woodland Gardens, the Hot Springs Village Genealogical Society, the Ouachita Hosta Society, Michael Finnell Masonic Lodge #711, Friends of the Library, and The National Rifle Association. He worked as an election poll worker, a past executive secretary and treasurer of the Garland County Fair Board, past president of Cherry Oak Property Owners Association, U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary, Tax Aide Preparers, and was a past Cub Master for a 250 Cub Scout pack. He was an Army and Air Force veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was an avid supporter of the Garland County Junior Livestock Auction. He was a patron in the Dictionary Project giving dictionaries to children in the third grade at Oaklawn Elementary of Hot Springs, Arkansas and the Pray-Woodman School in Maize, Kansas.
He enjoyed fishing, golfing, traveling, and loved his family very much. He was well known as being a very kind and considerate man.
Interment was in the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery on January 12, 2012, with military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force and the Thaddeus H. Carraway Post #2278 Honor Guard.

Brown-Weil, Maxine Norman

Maxine Inez Norman Brown-Weil was born 12 September 1923 to Joseph Ellis and Ida Mae Johnson Norman in Garland County, Arkansas.  She was a graduate of Mount Ida High School and attended Henderson University in Arkadelphia and Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway.  She married Calvin "Brownie" Brown 9 August 1942 in Garland County.  She taught school at Green Smith, Pleasant Hill and Fountain Lake Schools while Calvin was overseas during WWII.  After Calvin's death, Maxine married Thomas Lee Weil.  Maxine was a member and served as president, vice president, editor and treasurer of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society.  Maxine died 1 December 2006 and was survived by her son Kenneth Brown; a daughter Norma Su Brown Warner.  She was buried 6 December 2006 in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Royal, Garland County, Arkansas.

Bryant, Vaughn Motley

Mr. Bryant was born in February 28, 1916 in Austin, Texas, to Thomas Vaughn and Ethel Motley Bryant and spent his early childhood in Japan and Chicago, Illinois.
After attended college at the University of Missouri and the University of Virginia, he graduated with degrees in Spanish and journalism. He first worked for the Dallas Morning News and then was chief of bureau for the Associated Press in South America during the 1940s.
He returned to the United States in 1947 to assume the position of director of International Relations first for the Port of New Orleans and later for the Port of Houston.
In 1965 he was honored by the government of Belgium with membership in the Order of Leopold II for his years of work in establishing close links between the government of Belgium and the state of Texas. While at the Port of Houston, he was also instrumental in helping establish the Houston Seaman's Center as a place where sailors and crews from foreign ships could go for help and recreation during the time their ships were in port.
He retired from the Port of Houston in 1970, and he and his wife Elizabeth Daniel Bryant moved to Hot Springs.
He was a member of the Anglican Church, National Huguenot Society and helped with the Hot Springs Animal Shelter. He joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1982 and remained a member up until his death October 20, 1996. He is buried in Crestview Memorial Park in Hot Springs.

Buchheit, Ned Daniel

Ned Daniel Buchheit was born 23 December 1939 in Pearcy, Arkansas, to Frederick Austell and Mary Louise Francis Buchheit.  He served in the Air Force for four years before marrying Rachel Rainwaters on 17 November 1960, and they were the parents of four children. He served four years as a firefighter for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department in Santa Barbara, California, before moving back to Arkansas where he was a captain of the Piney Volunteer Fire Department and owned Ned's Air Conditioning Service. Mr. Buchheit became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1998 where he served as a volunteer library worker. He died 24 July 2007 and was buried 27 July 2007 at Oma Cemetery in Hot Spring County.

Burford, Elizabeth Jane Pittman

A lifelong resident of Hot Springs, Elizabeth Jane Pittman was born September 20, 1919, to Thomas W. "Mike" Pittman and Naomi V. Young Pittman. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Chrysostom's Anglican Church. She joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1988.
She was married to David R. Burford, Sr., and was survived by one son, David R. Burford, Jr., and predeceased by her daughter, Sherry McCain.
She died September 26, 1990, in Hot Springs and is buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Burkhart, Juanita Ann Parrish

Juanita Parrish was born May 28, 1927, in Du Quoin, Illinois, to Isaac Jarrett "Jack" and Anna Catherine "Mamie" Baker Parrish. She married Ralph S. Burkhart on November 24, 1945, in Macon County, Missouri. Mr. Burkhart preceded her in death June 27, 2004. She and Mr. Burkhart had four children; two of whom predeceased her: Ralph Stephen and Jo Ann Burkhart.
She graduated from Graham School of Nursing in Canton and then worked as a registered nurse. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1993 where she served as corresponding secretary in 1999. Leaving Hot Springs, she moved to Graham, North Carolina. She enjoyed music and was a gifted piano player.
Ms. Burkhart died March 8, 2012, at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields in Mebane, North Carolina, and was buried at St. Charles Cemetery in Havana, Illinois.

Caldwell, Jacqueline Clark

Jacqueline "Jackie" Clark was born August 18, 1932, in Hot Springs to Clare and Edith Stitt Clark. She was married to Renaford Stearns Caldwell.
Ms. Caldwell was an original board member of Quapaw House, one of the founders of the AIDS Resource Center, a volunteer for the Contact crisis line for twenty years, a DBS Alumni, one of the founders of the Telephone Pioneers of America in the Hot Springs area, co-owner of the Today magazine of Hot Springs, former owner of the Arrangement Flower Shop and former president of the Floral Association of Hot Springs, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs. She joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2000.
Ms. Caldwell died June 10, 2010, and was predeceased by her husband and son, David Eric Caldwell, and was survived by a son John Caldwell.

Caldwell, Renaford Stearns

Ren Caldwell was born November 19, 1928, in Hot Springs to Ford Weddington and Rena Stearns Caldwell. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He worked for F.C. Stearns Hardware and was a former owner of the Arrangement Flower Shop. He joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2000.
He married Jacqueline Clark, and they were the parents of two sons: David Eric and John Caldwell. He died April 25, 2008.

Chote, Carl Ellis

Carl Ellis Chote was born June 10, 1929, in Hatfield (Polk County) to Wallace Ira Ellis and Martha Catherine Boone Chote.
He dropped out of high school to make a living for his family after his father became too ill to work. He met Lucille Reynolds at Peoples Grocery on Third Street in Hot Springs where she worked and he delivered groceries for Stuart's Grocery. Carl and Lucille were married November 10, 1950.
He was licensed to preach on October 11, 1953, at Piney Baptist Church of Hot Springs and was ordained on May 27, 1956, at Piney Baptist Church.
He earned his GED and then attended Ouachita College for 2 1/2 years until Lucille became too sick and could no longer work full time.
He served as a bi-vocational pastor for more than 40 years until his health forced him to retire. Other employment was Stuart's Grocery Co., Ross Maddox, Reliable Life Insurance, Keith Smith Co., Oaklawn Farms, Abilities Unlimited, Inc., and Lake Hamilton School District, where he retired in 1994 after 22 years as director of maintenance.
He was a short-wave radio operator and a member of the Spa Ham Radio club and the Hot Springs Ham Radio Club. His wife, Lucille, joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1990.
He died March 23, 2011, and is buried in Bethel Cemetery in Glenwood.

Clements, Enon Willice

Enon Willice was born September 3, 1924, in De Queen, Arkansas, to Inon and Agnes Karr Clements.. He married to Margaret Blanche Johnson Clements, a charter member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society, on May 18, 1946. He was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran, retired Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America area superintendent of communication, member of Entelec, Arkansas Crime Commission and First Christian Church of De Queen. He died October 10, 2001, and is buried in Avon Cemetery in Sevier County, Arkansas.

Cline, Willy Frank "Billy"

Billy Cline was born July 23, 1921, to Will W. and Nancy Cline. He was a retired truck driver for F.C. Stearns and a school bus driver for Lake Hamilton schools. He was a member of Second Baptist Church and the Garland County Historical Society, His wife, Inez, was one of the charter members of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society.
He died January 23, 1984, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Hot Springs.

Conn, Leslie V.

Leslie V. Conn was born June 27, 1920, in Onarga, Illinois, to Leon and Ethel Daugharthy Conn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was married to Mildred Wilson. He and his wife joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1998.
He died May 15, 2002, and is buried in Onarga Cemetery in Onarga, Illinois.

Cravy, Betty Jean Dozier

Betty Jean Dozier was born March 11, 1941, to Miller Z. "Toots" and Hazel Durell Dozier in Canton, Texas. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University and held a doctorate from Texas Women's University. She taught high school chemistry and physics, was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1995.
Dr. Cravy died March 12, 2009, and is buried in Old Bethel Cemetery in Van Zandt County, Texas.

Dillard, Virgil Ray

Virgil Ray was born April 7, 1916, to James Wayne and Canna Bell Childs Dillard. He married Frances Marcile Carson (one of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society's charter members) on October 9, 1938. He died November 20, 1989, and is buried next to Marcile in Oak Hill Cemetery, Garland County.

Dodd, Ollie Bell Coleman

Ollie Bell Coleman was born February 20, 1912, to Fred H. and Mary Frances Winkler Dodd in Garland County, Arkansas. She married Ernest J. Dodd. Ms. Dodd became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1978. She died December 16, 1990, and is buried in Mountain Valley Cemetery in Garland County.

Driver, Olivia Maxwell Hartman

Olivia was born July 1, 1923, in Dallas, Texas, to William Wallace and Ida Wolcott Maxwell Hartman. She graduated from North Dallas High School in 1941 and married Billy Jay Driver in 1942. The couple moved to Hot Springs in 1967, owned and operated Bill Driver's Western Auto Stores, then sold real estate until Bill's death in 1994.
She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church from 1967-2007 and later, a member of First Presbyterian Church of Springdale; a member of Hot Springs Lioness club, Beta Sigma Phi, Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, and joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1999.
She died April 18, 2011, in Springdale, Arkansas, and is buried next to her husband, Bill, in Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Hot Springs.

Duke, Ruby Marie Balcom

Ruby Marie Balcom was born January 26, 1933, and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was a graduate of Cheyenne High School in 1950 and attended Christian College at Columbia, Missouri, where she was named to membership in Alpha Pi Epsilon, a honorary commerce society. After marrying William E. Duke of Biloxi, Mississippi, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and moving to Laramie, she attended the University of Wyoming while working at the Bureau of Mines and serving on the board of the First Christian Church.
In the next few years she and Mr. Duke had two children, William E. Duke and Deirdre Duke. In 1971, Mrs. Duke and her family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where her husband worked at Weyerhaeuser and her children attended Lakeside High School. Mr. Duke is buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Garland County.
Some of her activities in this community included memberships in the Audubon Society, the Melting Pot Genealogical Society, and the John Percifull Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. She became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1995 and served as vice president from 1996-1997 and president from 1998-1999.
Sadly, Mrs. Duke passed away June 2, 2011, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Ellis III, Leonard Richard

Leonard Richard Ellis was born October 7, 1940, in Hot Springs to Leonard Richard and Jeanne Pamplin Ellis.
He graduated from Hot Springs High School and attended Hendrix College and the University of Arkansas. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Henderson State University. He was co-owner of L.R. Ellis Properties, Inc., and a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Club, a past member of the Downtown Rotary Club, past vice president of the Arkansas Land and Title Association, a member of the Hot Springs Golf and Country Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2007.
He died December 31, 2007.

Gibson, Jim

Jim Gibson was born April 25, 1934, in Hot Springs to Andrew Marvin and Ona Marie Orrell Gibson. He was a member of Christway Unity Church. He and his wife, Nancy, joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2002.
Jim graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1953 and from Ouachita Baptist College in 1959 with a degree in economics. He worked for Safety for 39 years in Arkadelphia, Little Rock, Monticello, Greenwood, Pine Bluff, and Mississippi. After retiring from Safeway, he and Nancy moved back to Hot Springs where he worked as a greeter in the Instant Racing room at Oaklawn Park.
Jim died August 17, 2005, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.

Gray, James Andrew

James Andrew Gray was born October 4, 1922, in Austin, Arkansas, to Andy Dinsmore and Mary Frances Tilley Gray. He married Lola Lovenia Lane August 21, 1943. He became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1981. He died January 20, 1989.

Hall, John Carroll

John Carroll was born to Sarah Jean McDonald September 24, 1929, in Benton, Arkansas. In 1932, Sarah married Raymond Leard Hall, and he adopted John Carroll. John Carroll, along with his brother Gene Raymond, joined their father in Hall Printers and Stationers of Hot Springs. John married Patsy Ruth Schran October 28, 1951. Patsy joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1997. John died October 26, 1997, and is buried in Crestview Memorial Park in Hot Springs.

Hardwick, Deller Scott

Deller Scott was born January 3, 1917, in Bessemer, Alabama, to Romie Rufus and Arlevie Cofer Scott. She was a deacon for the First Presbyterian Church and joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1992.
Deller died February 26, 2008, at her home in Hot Springs and is buried next to her husband in Crestview Cemetery, Hot Springs.

Hardwick, James Thomas Jr.

James T. Hardwick was born in 1915 and married to Deller Scott. Deller joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1992.
James died in 1997 and is buried in Crestview Cemetery, Hot Springs.

Hawley, Gary Cletis

Gary Cletis Hawley was born October 5, 1942, in Hot Springs to Louis B. Hawley and Christine (Meeks) Otten.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from San Diego to the U.S.S. Sierra from 1958-1962. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and an electrician. He joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1984.
Gary died March 11, 2009, and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Garland County.

Hobbs Jr., William Charles

Charles Hobbs was born January 5, 1925, in Benton to William Charles and Dovie Cordelia Drennan Hobbs, Sr.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He was retired from Reynolds Metals, former owner of H&H Beauty Supply in Benton and Davidson's Beauty Supply and Charlie's Clipper Service of Hot Springs, Oaklawn Jockey Club clipper man and member of the Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church, VFW Post 2278 and joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1996.
Charles died January 11, 2001, in Hot Springs and is buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Saline County.

Holbrook, D. L.

D. L. Holbrook was born July 28, 1915, to Lee and Mentie Sullivan Holbrook (from findagrave.com).
He was a retired rural letter carrier, a deacon and educational director at Sunset Church of Christ in Nashville, and taught home Bible studies. He and his wife were missionaries in Canada, Belize, Australia, England, Ireland and Wales.
He was on the board of directors for the World-Wide Spanish Speaking Literature Ministry, a former secretary of the Arkansas Rural Letter Carriers Association, and past president of the Hot Springs Village Kiwanis Club.
He was first married to Virginia Ann Hutchinson, who died in 1973. He then married Becky Tilotta and the couple moved to Hot Springs Village. He joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1988.
D. L. died May 31, 1996, and is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Howard County, Arkansas, next to his first wife, Virginia.

Huelster, William

Hughes, Carol Dee Heidorn

Carol Dee Heidorn was born November 24, 1935 in Antioch, Contra Costa, California. She married Raymond W. Hughes September 14, 1968, and became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1983. She died January 7, 1986, in Contra Costa, California.

Humphrey, Mary

Jackson, Clara Madsching

Jones, Gilford Merle

Gilford Merle Jones was born December 26, 1922, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to James Roy Jones and Audrey Genevieve Maughn Jones. Merle, as he was known, married his Lakeside High School sweetheart, Jimmie Lois Caton Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were the parents of four children: Stephen Wayne, Michael Alan, David Merle Jones, and Martha M. Jones Koon.
Merle served in the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet for six years during World War II and was a lifetime member of VFW Caraway Post 2278 of Hot Springs. He was a supporter of the Veterans Memorials of Garland County and was honored there with a personalized brick. After the war he received a degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma City University. Later, he became the head mechanical engineer for Munro Co. and superintendent of B. G. Wilson Lumber Company.
He and Jimmie joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1984 and became very active members; and, after retiring, they traveled and researched their family history.
Merle died May 6, 2011, and was buried in Morning Star Cemetery in Hot Springs.

Joyce, Norma Jhonell Hammond

Kekich, Dorothy Midkiff

Dorothy was born February 3, 1922, in Hot Springs to George Dee and Ella Kirkpatrick Midkiff. During World War II, Dorothy went to Washington, D. C., and worked at the Pentagon. Later on, she returned to Hot Springs and worked at the Army and Navy Hospital with the Red Cross. She retired from Reynolds Metals Company. She joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1987 and served on the telephone committee. She died September 6, 2004, in Hot Springs and is interred in the First United Methodist Church Columbarium.

Kemp, Raymond O.

King, Jacob Larry

Kinsey, Floretta

Kinsey, Mary Frances Payton Stephens

Mary Frances Payton was born November 20, 1927, to Roy and Hazel Delay Payton in Hot Springs. She was predeceased by her first husband, John William Stephens. She was a retired daycare operator, a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star. She joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1999.
She died June 2, 2011, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Hot Springs.

Kinsey, Vernon

Kosmach, Johnny

Johnny Kosmach was born August 6, 1926, in Lovilia, Iowa, to John and Frances Zarnie Kosmach. He was retired from Jensen Construction in Des Moines, Iowa, and a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion-Howard Cessna Post 136, both in Iowa, and St. John's Catholic Church. He and his wife, Louise, joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1996.
Mr. Kosmach died June 13, 1998, in Hot springs and is buried in Oakview Cemetery in Albia, Iowa.

Kuyper, Alice Faye Doss

Alice Faye Doss was born February 16, 1945, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the Rev. Alfred and Cecil Doss. she graduated from Henderson State University with a master's degree in music. She was a choir director for Garland County schools for many years. After retirement, she became interested in her family genealogy and joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1997.
She was married to David E. Kuyper. Alice Faye died March 4, 2011.

Lewis, Frank Forrest

Mr. Lewis was born October 4, 1926, to Frank and Ina Young Pharr Lewis in Houston, Texas. He served in the Air Force during World War II and retired from Shell Oil Company after 37 years of service. He was married to Onova Witherspoon and became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1983. He died November 18, 2004, and is buried at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Mahoney, Mary Elizabeth

Matlock, Dr. Carl F.

Dr. Matlock was born July 23, 1935, and died May 4, 2012. He joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2001.

Maus, Frances Williams Blyth

Frances "Fran" Williams Blyth Maus of Hot Srpings, Arkansas, was born on September 6, 1923, in Sheridan and graduated from State Teacher’s College in Conway. She married Col. Charles William "Bill" Blyth, USMC in 1946. Following his death, she was married to Louis Craig Maus, whom she followed to Hot Springs in 1989. She died October 28, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents Oliver R. and Clara Zinn Williams of Sheridan and both husbands.  She was buried in Lost Creek Cemetery, Sheridan, Grant County, Arkansas. [from Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan online obituary]
Mrs. Maus became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2008.

McAdams, Dorothy Rushing

Dorothy was born September 16, 1925, to Pete and Ethel White Rushing and married to Joe Bob McAdams. She joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2000. She died February 26, 2004, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Hot Springs.

McAllister, Elizabeth "Betty" Lane

Elizabeth "Betty" Lane was born March 24, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Gilbert and Elizabeth Lane. She was church librarian at Southland Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, for 29 years and organized a library at Hot Springs Baptist Church in Hot Springs. She was also a member of the Diamondhead Women's Golf Association, Diamondhead Republican Women, Melting Pot Genealogical Society, and a charter member of Hot Springs Baptist Church. She married Mark Lowery McAllister June 15, 1956. She died June 29, 1999, in Hot Springs and is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee.

McGowan, John J.

Melton, Manly Shannon

Merriott, Elva Pearl Dodd

Elva Pearl was born December 22, 1902, in Saline County, Arkansas, to Elmer Pemberton and Louanna Iona Tillery Dodd. She was married to Monroe Merriott and he predeceased her in death. She became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1977. She moved to San Diego, California, where she died March 12, 1996. She is buried in Antioch Cemetery in Saline County.

Miles, Katharine

Miller, Burval L.

Milliron, Donna G. Witherell Hulsey Lingo

Donna was born February 7, 1951, in Hot Springs to Homer D. and Bertha D. Gardner Witherell. She became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2001. She died March 11, 2005, in Hot Springs and is buried in Morning Star Cemetery in Hot Springs.

Moffat, Charles M.

Moffat, Norma Miller

Moll, Ronald James

Ronald James Moll was born June 1, 1934, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Bernard William and Ethel May Bruggink Moll. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He served with the American Association of Retired Persons at Washington, D.C., for many years and was a supporter of animal welfare and a member of First Baptist Church of Hot Springs and joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2000. He was married to Alice Jayne Lubberts.
He died December 30, 2011.

Murphy, Thomas E. "Ted"

Nance, Mary Ernestine Smith

Necessary, James Martin

Nelson, Gloria Joann Young

Nobles, Don Larron

Don Larron Nobles, age 63, of Fountain Lake, died Friday, May 22, 2009.
He was born on June 17, 1945, near Delight in Pike County, the son of Vernon Alexander Nobles and Anna Bell Shepherd Nobles. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jerry Thomas Nobles.
He was retired from the Hot Springs Fire Department and a member of the Owensville Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Charleen Cook Nobles of Fountain Lake; three children, Donna LeAnne Nobles Belote and her husband, Kurt, of Fountain Lake, Jerry Kieth Nobles and his wife, Connie, of Mobile, Alabama and Ronald (Ron) Larron Nobles and his wife, Tena, of Owensville; seven grandchildren, Marla Hammond and her husband, Chad, and Joshua Belote all of Fountain Lake, Kayla, Annabelle and Chloe Nobles of Alabama, Nathanial and Mason Nobles of Owensville; one great-granddaughter, Emma Faith Hammond; his sister, Brenda Scott of Hot Springs; his uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in the Owensville Baptist Church with the Rev. Clarence Shell, Jr., and Rev. Scott Culpepper officiating.
Interment will be in the Owensville Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.
Don served as vice president of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2002.

Nooner, R. C.

Owen, Ernest T.

Plant, Vera A. Boston

Ray, Arliss Dean

Arliss Dean Ray was born April 3, 1929, to Clyde E. and Gladys Lorraine Wofford Ray in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He served as a fire lookout in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, when he was 16 and 17. He served as a LTJG and ship chaplain on the USS New Haven in the Korean War and was awarded several medals including a Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
He married Ardyth "Jackie" Lee Sharman in San Diego, California, in 1952. They were the parents of five children and fostered three other children.
After graduating from Hot Springs High School in 1947, he entered Yale University where he graduated in 1951 and received his MS from Oregon State University in 1957 and his Ph.D. from University of California-Berkeley in 1962. He taught civil engineering at Vanderbilt University and University of Missouri-Columbus and was the vice president of Woodward-Envicon in New Jersey and was the executive officer of Emanco, an environment consulting business in Houston, Texas, from 1973-1994. [taken from obituary in the Sentinel-Record]
He returned to Hot Springs in 1993 and became active in the Garland County Historical Society and became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1995. He served as vice president for the Melting Pot in 1998 and 1999 and president in 2000 and 2001.
Mr. Ray died October 19, 2010, due to complications of Alzheimer's disease and his ashes were buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Reed, Melba Oldeene Hunter

Ridgeway, Pearl Lane

Pearl Lane Ridgeway, 87, a lifelong resident of Hot Springs died on Monday, August 17, 2009, at her home. She was born March 11, 1922, to Lenora Ethel Cook Lane and Walton Y. Lane in Hot Springs.
Mrs. Ridgeway was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, past president of the Garland County Historical Society, past president of Ramble School PTA, a member of the Melting Pot, retired manager of the Downtown Visitors Center for the Advertising and Promotion Commission of Hot Springs , and recipient of the Hot Springs Diamond Award in 2003.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Bill Ridgeway. Sr.; one sister and brother-in-law, May and Sammy Zorub.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Darla Ridgeway, Jr., of Hot Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Dr. Greg Foster of Vienna, Virginia; one nephew, Dr. David Zorub of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. William O. Reeves and Dr. David Wilson officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Keith Foster, Kurt Foster, Marc Ridgeway, Matthew Ridgeway, Jeffrey Lynch, Joshua Lynch, Drew McCurry, Zack McCurry and Donnie Reynolds.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Nizar Suleman, Dr. Timothy Webb, Dr. James Gardner, Bob Ridgeway, Mike Ridgeway, Bill Crone, Merek Rowe, Jim Buckner, Dr. David Zorub, David Nichols, Austin Wade Ridgeway, Don Bridges, Matt Roberts and T.J. Hughes.
Entombment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery Mausoleum.
Memorials have been designated to The Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen For the Cure, Attn: Elizabeth Clark, Financial and Missions Director, 904 Autumn Rd. Ste 500, Little Rock, AR 72211 or Paws and Claws, P.O. Box 20254, Hot Springs, AR 71903.
Arrangements are by Hot Springs Funeral Home.
Online condolences at www.hotspringsfh.com [from Hot Springs Funeral Home online obituary]
Pearl has been a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society for numerous years as well as being very active in the Garland County Historical Society.

Robbins, Lanny S.

Schultz, Glenn Raymond

Glenn Raymond Schultz was born 4 March 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Raymond and Olga Tilley Schultz.
Interrupting his studies at Harvard University to join the Merchant Marines during WWII, he returned to school after the War and graduated in 1949.  He again volunteered service to our country in the Korean War by enlisting in the United States Navy.  The photo to the left was taken in San Francisco, California, late 1946 at age 19, after Glenn's return from a 15-month tour of duty in the Philippine Islands as a Purser/Pharmacist Mate (Merchant Marine, a division of the Coast Guard during WWII).  He was on the S.S. Heber M. Creel, a Liberty Ship.
With his degree in economics, he had a successful career in investment banking.  In his retirement years he enjoyed his hobby of genealogy and was a past president of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in Hot Springs.  Glenn also served the Melting Pot Genealogical Society as treasurer.  It was due to his efforts that we attained our 501(c)(3) designation as a public non-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service.
The Melting Pot Genealogical Society lost a valued friend and member when he passed away 14 September 2006 in Hot Springs.
He was predeceased in death by his parents and his son Gary.  Survivors include his wife, Rochelle Cochran; daughter Kathy Lower and husband Keith; daughter Kristi Schultz Webber; granddaughter Elizabeth Adams; great-granddaughter Abigail Adams; stepson Richard Cochran, Jr., and wife Leslie; step-daughters Mimi Moore and Michelle Martindill, step-grandchildren Evan and Carli Moore.
Glenn and Rochelle were married almost 21 years.  Rochelle remains a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society.

Scott Jr., Ira E.

Shanks, Wilda

Wilda Carson Barnes was born February 18, 1925, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Clarence Vernon and Fay Carson Barnes. She became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1989.
Wilda realized her avocation, genealogy, having retired with husband John to Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs. A "how to" workshop sponsored by the Melting Pot sparked her curiosity and eventually led to serving that society as Vice President for Programs (1992-1993) as well as temporary editor for their biannual publication. During that period, she met the [Hot Springs] Village Genealogical Society (VGS) past-president Charles Blackard who was serving on the Garland County Library Board and who was promoting genealogy for that library.
Upon becoming a Villager in 1993, Wilda accepted the challenge of VGS Board Member-at-large followed by selection as Vice President for Programs and scrapbook historian. Her genealogy zeal was enhanced through volunteer service at the Hot Springs LDS Family History Center as well as participating in numerous state and local workshops.
A graduate of the now "notorious Central High School," Wilda was a Little Rock native. She received her AFA degree from William Woods College, Fulton, Missouri, and her BA degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock. A clerical career includes office manager then administrative assistant in research activities for the Arkansas Rehabilitation Service, followed by 18 years as secretary to the superintendent of schools and clerk to the Board of Education, South Windsor, Connecticut.
Wilda died January 9, 2011, in Hot Springs.

Sorrells, Sue D. Rachilla Miller

Sue Rachilla was born December 9, 1942, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Herman Dode "Junior" and Savannah Ellen Golden Miller. She first married Burval Lecial Miller July 10, 1964. After his death, she married Klugh Edward Sorrells. She worked for 22 years as a cashier and customer service representative for Wal-Mart and a lifelong member of First Baptist Church. She joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1995. She died April 1, 2005, in Hot Springs and is buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Bismarck.

Sorrells, Wanda June Tennessee Fisher

Stainback, Barbara Miller

Barbara Jane Stainback was born 15 August 1938 to James Early and Charlotte Morrison Bottorff Miller in Phillips County, Arkansas.  She married Mitchell Ray Stainback 4 September 1955 and they had the following children:  Billy Ray (deceased), Michael Alan, Janet Lynn, and David Joe "D. J."  Later, Barbara and Mitchell divorced.  Becoming interested in her family's genealogy in the 1950s, Barbara was a member and served as editor, librarian, corresponding secretary, and recording secretary of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society.  Barbara died 12 October 2006 in Kankakee, Illinois.  In addition to her children, Michael, Janet and D. J., Barbara was survived by her brothers James Morrison and Charles Early Miller and sister Linda Miller.  She was buried in Memphis Memory Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee.

Sweetser, Jackie Ann Smith

Thomason, Herschel Franklin

Tucker, Jimmie Lincoln

Vogel, Adelia Louisa

Adelia was born November 15, 1900. She became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1984. She died December 31, 1990, in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Wallace, Harold

Weatherford, Bennie Faye

Westbrook, Alie Jean Lipe

Alie Jean Lipe was born January 7, 1932, in Arkadelphia to John and Winnie Wheatley Lipe. She was married to Jesse Truman Westbrook. She worked for ARKLA Gas for 37 years, retiring as a customer service specialist. For 20 years, she was the owner of This, That, and Something Else, a shop in Russellville. She was very active in many organizations including the United Daughters of the Confederacy and became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 2001. She died August 6, 2006, in Malvern and is buried in Oakland Cemetery in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas.

White, Shirley Ann Glaeser

Willms, Helen Hall

Willms Jr., Henry Charles

Henry Charles was born September 7, 1920, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Henry Charles and Johnnie Frances Harris Willms. He was a graduate of Little Rock High School and the University of Arkansas.   He served as a second lieutenant in World War II, primarily in northern Africa and Italy. He worked for Reynolds Metals where he served as plant manager in Hot Springs and Arkadelphia. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He first married Helen Hall December 7, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas. After her death, he married Doris Stofer. He and Helen became members of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1984.
He died June 27, 2001, and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Hot Springs.

Winkle, William Roger

William Roger winkle was born July 16, 1931, in Hot Springs to Fred and Emma Ballard Winkle. In 1956, he was a doorman for the Majestic Hotel. Later, he became the general manager of the Royal Vista Inn-Derby Dinner Theater and then manager for the Vapors. He served in the U.S. Navy during Korea. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter AR5 and the American Legion Arkansas Post No. 0013. He became a member of the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1999. He died January 23, 2004, and is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hot Springs.

Wolf, Patricia A. Witt

Pat Witt was born August 1, 1932, in Hot Springs to Thomas Chapman Witt and Patricia Johnston Witt. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Hot Springs, the Garland County Historical Society, and joined the Melting Pot Genealogical Society in 1999. She was married to John Wolf. She died May 24, 2005, in Hot Springs and is buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Hot Springs.

Wright, Floyd V.

Ziegler, Arlene Scott