Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR

Thelma Lee Mason

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

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

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

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

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),...

Amy D Wheeler

Amy D Wheeler

Oct 23, 2024

Amy D Wheeler, 46, of Oden, AR. passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Mount Ida, AR. Amy was born April 20, 1978, in Hot Springs, AR, to Ronnie and Darlene Wheeler. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents John and Julia Collins, paternal grandparents Lloyd Wheeler and Nancy Hammond. 

Amy is survived by two daughters, Krista Jones (Austin),...

Darrell Allen Golden

Darrell Allen Golden

Oct 15, 2024

Darrell A Golden, 63, Mount Ida, AR, passed away October 15, 2024, in Mount Ida, AR. Darrell was born July 30, 1961, in Mena, AR. to Victor and Iva (Gray) Golden. He is preceded in death by two dads Victor Golden and Jimmy Ponder, grandmother Minerva Nelson. 

He was a avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family, but his grandchildren...

Fannie Lambert

Fannie Lambert

Oct 15, 2024

Fannie Sue Lambert, age 92, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. She was born January 6, 1932, in Booneville AR. To those who loved her the most she was known as Mom, Grannie Fannie and Aunt Fannie. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Elsie Mae Fry, two husbands Forrest Lambert and Clyde...

Colin Daniel Ingram

Colin Daniel Ingram

Oct 13, 2024

Colin D Ingram, 63, Norman, AR, passed away October 13, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. Colin was born April 21, 1961 in Searcy, AR. to Benton And Loren (Wilson) Ingram. He is preceded in death by both parents and brother Tommy Ingram.

Colin is survived by sisters, Carol Ingram, Cheryl Gutre, and Rhonda Ingram, brothers Paul Ingram and John Ingram, nieces,...

Grace Virginia Ballentine

Grace Virginia Ballentine

Oct 7, 2024

Grace Virginia “Sherrell” Ballentine, 79, of Pencil Bluff, AR passed away peacefully at home with her family at her bedside on October 7, 2024. She was born December 5, 1944, in Belleville, AR to Lacy Brown and Agnes Marie “Tubbs” Sherrell. Grace is preceded in death by both her parents, grandson Zack Klutts, and son in law Jim Klutts.  

If...

Nadean (Potter) Jones

Nadean (Potter) Jones

Oct 3, 2024

Nadean (Potter) Jones, a beloved member of the Mount Ida community, passed away peacefully at her home on October 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1949, and dedicated many years of her life to serving as secretary at Mount Ida Elementary School, where she was known and respected by students and staff alike.

Nadean's...

Mary Dianne Ashcroft

Mary Dianne Ashcroft

Sep 28, 2024

Mary Dianne Ashcroft, 72, of Story, AR, passed away September 28, 2024, at National Park Medical Center with family by her side. Dianne was born June 17, 1952, in Hot Springs, AR to Charles and Mary Lou (Davis) Housley. She preceded in death by both her parents, and father and mother-in-law Herman and Willie Ashcroft.

Dianne had a master’s degree in...

Betty Lois McCubbin

Betty Lois McCubbin

Sep 27, 2024

Betty Lois Dunn McCubbin, 82, of Pencil Bluff, AR passed September 27, 2024, with family by her side at home. She was born June 27, 1942, in Stephenville, TX to Travis and Louise Dunn. Lois is preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles Leon McCubbin, children Juanita Holt and Travis McCubbin, granddaughter Deanna Holt, siblings Joyce Limbocker, Doris Robbins,...

Donna Jean Foley

Donna Jean Foley

Sep 26, 2024

Donna Jean Foley, age 73, of Mount Ida, AR passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 26, 2024. Born on December 23, 1950, in Portland, Oregon, she was the daughter of Eugene and Maxine Swasey Kent. Donna married Freddie “Red” Foley on May 24, 1967, in Heavner, Oklahoma, and they shared 57 years wonderful years...

Mark Aaron Nieto

Mark Aaron Nieto

Sep 21, 2024

Mark Aaron Nieto, 67, of Story, AR passed away September 21, 2024, in Hot Springs after a long battle with heart disease. He was born April 21, 1957, in Plainview, AR. to Arthur F. and Norma Zell (Harvey) Nieto. He is preceded in death by both parents. 

Mark had a love for music and played guitar, could sing really well. His...

Weldon Willard Black

Weldon Willard Black

Sep 9, 2024

Weldon Willard Black, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away on September 9, 2024, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born on December 11, 1932, in Cardwell, Missouri, to Floyd and Sarah (Goss) Black. Weldon lived a life rich with his wife, children, family, and friends.

Weldon was a devoted husband to his late wife, Betty Louise (Vines) Black, who predeceased him after...

Carlton Virgil Holliday JR

Carlton Virgil Holliday JR

Aug 28, 2024

Carlton Virgil Holliday Jr, 83, of Mount Ida, AR passed away August 28, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. Carlton was born June 16, 1941, in Fort Smith, AR, to Carlton Holliday Sr and Ople Fariey (Vaught) Holliday. Carlton is preceded in death by both parents, 2 sons Russell Leon Holliday and Brett Holliday, one daughter Belinda Patterson.

Carlton is survived by...

Gilford "Gip" Whisenhunt

Gilford "Gip" Whisenhunt

Aug 25, 2024

Gilford “Gip” Whisenhunt, 86, of Mount Ida, AR passed away August 25, 2024. Gip was born May 19, 1938, in Sims, AR to Witt and Alma (Gibbs) Whisenhunt. He is preceded in death by both parents, granddaughter, Christina Whisenhunt, and his father and mother-in-law, Argus and Sybil O’Neal, that treated him like their own. 

Gip is survived by his wife, Diane...

Louie Dean Stanley

Louie Dean Stanley

Aug 23, 2024

Louie Dean Stanley, 92 of Mt. Ida passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. She was born April 20, 1932, to L.O. and Florence Brakefield. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. “Sonny” Stanley, her parents; sisters, Estelene Thonton, Regie Short, Helen O’Neal, Jessie Faye Whittington, and Irene Brakefield. 

She is survived by two daughters,...

James Lewis Stone

James Lewis Stone

Aug 13, 2024

James Lewis Stone, 69, of Story, AR. passed away August 13, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. at National Park Medical Center. James was born September 25, 1954, in El Paso, TX, to James and Virginia (Corder) Stone. He is preceded in death by both parents, wife of 41 years Joyce Stone, grandson Brett Wheeler, great granddaughter Lily Wheeler, sister Pat...

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