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Dell Ruth Johnson
Mar 25, 2025
Dell Ruth Johnson, 85, of Mena, AR passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at home with family by her side. Dell was born February 18, 1940, in Dyce, AR to Fred Smith and Ruth and Ray Cavins. She is preceded in death by both parents, son John Johnson Jr, brothers Charles, Cecil, Jerry and Jackie Smith.
Dell is survived by...
Anilma Janice Martin
Mar 25, 2025
Anilma Martin, 59, of Mount Ida, AR passed away March 25, 2025, in Mount Ida, AR. Anilma was born April 26, 1965, in Canton, OH to Yog Raj Sehgal and Agnes Sehgal. She is preceded in death by one son Ashton Gilstrap.
Anilma is survived by Son Jackson Martin and wife Haley, daughter Gracie Hobbs and husband Brady, grandchildren Blakely Clarie...
Wendell Doy Coffman
Mar 25, 2025
Wendell Doy Coffman, 84, of Hopper, AR, passed away March 25, 2025, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home with family surrounding him. Wendell was born August 15, 1940, in Hopper, AR, to Joseph Austin and Edith Irene (Herring) Coffman. He is preceded in death by both his parents, sister’s Emma Lucille, Barbara Jean, brother Boyd and daughter in law Sherri...
Charles Albert Ackerman
Mar 21, 2025
To remember the man that Charles Ackerman was, is to remember the hope and positivity he had in any situation. We lost a husband, a father, father-in law, a brother, Pappy, and friend. Chuck was born on March 21, 1938, and died on March 21, 2025, at age 87. So, that day will live on forever in the hearts of...
Anthony Leon Tolleson
Mar 17, 2025
Anthony Leon Tolleson, 35, of Norman, AR, passed away March 17, 2025, in Caddo Gap. He was born December 21, 1989, in Hot Springs, AR, to Rex Tolleson and Beverly Tolleson. Anthony is preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents, uncle Sonny Gaston, aunt Catherine Gaston and a cousin Marissa Reynolds.
Anthony is survived by one son Baylor Tolleson,...
Dennis W Garmon
Mar 17, 2025
Dennis W Garmon, 68, of Black Springs, AR passed away March 17, 2025 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Dennis was born September 15, 1956, in California to Clyde and Mary Lou (Wilhite) Garmon. He is preceded in death by both parents.
Dennis is survived by his son Jason Garmon and wife Kelley, daughter Jessica Pearson and husband John...
Sam Ray Powell
Mar 13, 2025
Sam Ray Powell, 86, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas left this world and was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born April 4, 1938 in Osceola, Arkansas to Jay Homer Powell and Lee Earl Carnell Powell.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Francis Augustia Powell Wilson of California,...
John E Boling
Jan 19, 2025
John E. Boling, 85, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Mount Ida Nursing Home. Born on February 4, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to Edgar and Margaret Jane (Nicklaus) Boling, John lived a life marked by service, music, and dedication to his community.
John is preceded in death by his parents,...
Aaron Martin Eversull
Jan 11, 2025
Aaron Martin Eversull, 76, of Mena, AR passed away with family at his side, to be with his Lord, January 11, 2025, after a lengthy battle with melanoma.
Aaron was born in Worland, WY to Harold and Margaret Eversull. He lived in Riverton, Worland, Gillette, Rock Springs, Lander, and Cheyenne, WY. Then later in Washington State and Colorado Springs before settling...
Jere Wright Tognazzini
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jere Wright Tognazzini, 88, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, on January 8, 2025. A private ceremony with family will be held in her memory.
Jere led an amazing and accomplished life that began in Paris, Texas with sister, Ann, and parents Jerome “Jeb” Wright and Virginia Ryan Wright. As a young adult...
Lynn Hackney
Dec 31, 2024
Lynn “Nanny” Hackney, age 77, of the Sweet Home Community, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2024, at home surrounded by her son and daughter in law. She was born on July 4th, 1947, in the house she lived in. Lynn is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Maedean Lively Hughbanks, husband; William Hackney Brother; Billy Hughbanks; Brother-in-law Buddy...
Ava Dean(Chambers)(Tidwell) McVitty
Dec 28, 2024
Ava Dean (Chambers) (Tidwell) McVitty passed on December 28, 2024, in a care facility in Petaluma, California. Born May 6, 1932, in Sims, Arkansas and a seventy-plus years resident of Gualala, California she was 92 years old.
She is survived by a loving and connected family: her husband Bill, son Jerry (Jerilyn), Daughter Mary Ann (Bob); grandchildren Colleen, Andrew (Lauren), Chris,...
Sue Wilson
Dec 21, 2024
Sue Wilson, 90, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 21st, 2024, in Hot Springs. She was born January 16, 1934, in Fendley, Arkansas to John Calvin and Mamie (Roberts) Evans. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband of 50 years Waldo Wilson, and 8 siblings.
Sue is survived by her sons Kevin Wilson and...
Kenneth (Ken) E Cummins
Nov 28, 2024
Kenneth (Ken) E Cummins of Mount Ida, AR passed away November 28, 2024, following a yearlong battle with cancer. Ken was born November 19,1960 in Petaluma, CA to Edward and Gerry.
Ken grew up in Lompoc, CA and would frequently entertained those he met with his stories of adventure and mischief. Following his graduation he relocated to Southern CA and quickly...
Danny Lynn Richey
Nov 24, 2024
Danny L Richey, 66, of Mena, AR passed November 24, 2024, in Mount Ida, AR surrounded by family. Danny was born August 11, 1958, in Mena, AR, to Franklin and Viola (Wilhite) Richey. He is preceded in death by both parents, brother Jerry Richey, infant brother James Richey and a infant grandson Joshua Wing.
Danny is survived by his wife Janice...
Thelma Lee Mason
Nov 19, 2024
Thelma Lee Mason, 77, of Story, AR passed away at home Tuesday, November 19, 2024. She was born August 10, 1947, in Exeter, CA to Ezra H and Mildred P (Johnson) Minton. Thelma is preceded in death by both parents.
Thelma is survived by her husband Luther Mason of 57 ½ years, daughter Lacie Rose and husband Dennis, granddaughter Kimberly Martin,...
Bruce Wayne Payte
Nov 16, 2024
Bruce Wayne Payte, 73, of Mount Ida, AR passed away November 16, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. Bruce was born April 13, 1951, in Golden CO, to Clarence Elmer and Viola Fay Payte. He is preceded in death by both parents, two sisters Betty Wheeler, and Mildred Hess.
Bruce is survived by three sons, Michael Payte and wife Trista, Jeffery Payte,...
Daniel Phillip Montgomery JR
Nov 10, 2024
Daniel Phillip Montgomery Jr, 60, of Mount Ida, AR passed away November 10, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. Daniel was born June 26, 1964, in Hot Springs, AR to Daniel and Penny (Nickel) Montgomery. He is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Lisa Montgomery, both parents and a sister Debbie Montgomery.
Daniel is survived by two sons, Daniel...
Billy Doyle Whisenhunt
Nov 9, 2024
Billy Doyle Whisenhunt, 85, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. He was born October 1, 1939, in Sims, AR. to Doyle and Ellen (Gibbs) Whisenhunt. He is preceded in death by both his parents, his beloved son William Jeffery Whisenhunt, and a infant sister Devra...
Sandra Lee Smith
Nov 1, 2024
Sandra Lee Smith, 72, of Pencil Bluff, AR, passed away November 1, 2024, in Pencil Bluff, AR. Sandra was born July 4, 1952, in Shreveport, LA. to Gerald Edward and Dora Marcelle (Carpenter) Scully. She is preceded in death by both her parents, and brother Michael William Scully.
She is survived by her son Sterling Smith, brothers Mark Edward Scully (Teri),...
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