Edis Miller of Hot Springs, AR Killed in Lake Hamilton Boat Crash – September 1, 2025

On the night of September 1, 2025, a boating collision on Lake Hamilton resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including 44-year-old Edis Miller of Hot Springs, Arkansas. The incident occurred during the busy Labor Day weekend as two boats collided near a fireworks event. Officials have not yet released the cause of the crash, which remains under investigation.

Miller was a long-time resident of Hot Springs and is remembered by those close to her for her outgoing personality and deep love for water activities. She had worked in a cardiac catheterization lab, inspired by her mother’s survival through two heart transplants. A foster parent who later adopted her daughter Arianna, Miller’s life was marked by caregiving, resilience, and a commitment to helping others.