Obituaries

Carol Hodge, age 87, of Dayton, departed this life peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Carol Jean Hodge (née Rickert) was born November 28, 1937, in Dayton, Kentucky. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Carol brought warmth, kindness, and joy to all who knew her, displaying generosity and strength throughout her life.

Carol faced life’s joys and challenges with grace and leaves behind a loving family: sons Jack Jr., Randy (Petra), Mike (Jackie), Shawn (Tracy) Hodge; daughter Kim (Tim) Stacey; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Edgar (Jack) Hodge.

Her legacy endures through treasured memories, traditions, and acts of kindness. As we mourn her passing, may her children and loved ones find comfort in each other and carry forward her spirit of love and hope.

Immortality

Do not stand by my grave, and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep— I am the thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints in snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle, autumn rain. As you awake with morning's hush, I am the swift, up-flinging rush Of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the day transcending night. Do not stand by my grave, and cry— I am not there, I did not die.

— Clare Harner, 1934

Funeral services will be held 2PM Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Floral Hills Funeral Home, Chapel A, with Ray Hodge officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 12-2 PM. Burial will be at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.