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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...
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),...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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