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Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
Edwina Mae Gilzow
Feb 19, 2021
Edwina Mae Reutz Gilzow of Mount Ida, AR, went to her heavenly reward on Feb. 19, 2021. She was 87. She was born March 9, 1933, in Mabelvale, AR, to Edward Walter Reutz and Ella Mae Reutz. She was a proud homemaker and a 36-year member of Lake Ouachita Baptist Church, where she served as organist for 30 years. Previously,...
Milton R Parish
Feb 17, 2021
Milton Parish, 69, of Black Springs, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Milton was born January 29, 1952 in Forney, TX to the late Sam and Mary (Watts) Parish. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother; Marvin Parish. Milton is survived by his three daughters; Carolyn Dowdy, Teresa McCarter...
Rayburn Gaston Sr.
Feb 10, 2021
Rayburn Gaston Sr., 73, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Rayburn was born March 25, 1947 in Sims, Arkansas, to Norman and Dezzie (Dillard) Gaston. He is preceded in death by both parents, all of his brothers; Seldon Gaston, L.C Gaston, JD Gaston, Bob Gaston and 1 sister; Ervil Moffitt. Rayburn is survived...
Herman "Duggan" Elder
Feb 8, 2021
Herman “Duggan” Elder, 67, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Herman was born September 14, 1953 in Oden, AR to the late Clyde and Deloris Elder. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother; Carl Elder, and a sister; Shirley Angell. Herman is survived by his two daughters;...
Marian Edith Edmonds
Feb 4, 2021
On February 4, 2021, Marian Edith (Jackson) Edmonds, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, departed this life and was reunited with family and friends she had longed to see for some time. Marian was born on February 24, 1943, to Jimmy and Hazel (Amerson) Jackson, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was raised in Mt. Ida and was a 1961 graduate of Mt. Ida...
Alta Marie Shaw
Jan 30, 2021
Alta Marie Hatton Shaw, age 93, of Sims, AR, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. She was born December 7, 1927 to the late Charley and Mattie Hatton in Sims, AR. Alta was the last surviving child of ten children. She was married to the late Irvin Shaw for 74...
Therman Ray Hill
Jan 21, 2021
Therman Ray Hill was found deceased at his residence on January 21st, 2021. He was born on July 8th, 1952 to Therman E. and Zelda Louise (Summitt) Hill in Eugene, Oregon. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969 where after earning the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and having received a Letter of Appreciation...
Agnes Elisabeth Yandell
Jan 20, 2021
Agnes Elisabeth Vincent Yandell, 76, of Oden, Arkansas, passed from Earth to Heaven Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 in Tulsa Oklahoma. She was born October 15th, 1944 in Dumas, Arkansas to Andrew and Emma (McKay) Vincent. Agnes was united in marriage June 22nd, 1963 to William F. Yandell. Agnes is preceded in death by both her parents, brothers; Carroll Vincent, Charles...
Eula Mae Qualls
Jan 12, 2021
Eula Mae Summitt Qualls, 89, of Mount Ida, Arkansas. Eula went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years; Cleo Qualls, her parents; Isaac and Josie Summitt, brothers; Joseph, John and Leo Summitt and one sister, Cleo Mabry. Eula Mae leaves behind, her two daughters; Cathy (Bill) High...
William Thomas Sterlin
Jan 11, 2021
William Thomas Sterlin, 73, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away at home, Monday, January 11th, 2021. He was born December 2nd, 1948, in Bakersfield, California to Oliver and Pauline (Kimbrell) Sterlin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his wife of 49 years; Patricia Sterlin, daughters; Christine (Jeffery) Watson, Kimberly (James) Labarbera, Nicole (Zachary) Wallace, son;...
Melba Nillene Mckanna
Jan 10, 2021
Melba Nillene McKanna, 82, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at home Sunday, January 10th, 2021. She was born August 6th, 1938 in Poyen, Arkansas, to Thomas H. and Lelia (Edwards) Lewis. Melba was preceded in death by her parents, her grandson; Jeremy Teel, her brother; Larry Lewis and her daughter-in-law; Patty Murray. Melba is survived by her husband of...
Irene Brakefield
Jan 8, 2021
Irene Brakefield, 91, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Mount Ida, Arkansas. She was born November 5, 1929, in Mount Ida, AR to the late Louis and Florence (Barrett) Brakefield. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 59 years Joe, daughter; Robin, sisters; Estelene, Reggie, Helen, and Jessie Faye. Irene is...
Gary Uadell Godwin
Jan 6, 2021
Gary Uadell Godwin, 60, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 in Story, Arkansas. He was born December 19th, 1960, in Tulare, California, to the late Lester and Jeneet (Qualls) Godwin in Tulare, California. Gary was preceded in death by his father; Lester Godwin and his son; Duane Godwin. Gary is survived his mother; Jeneet Godwin, his daughter...
Jeannette Wingfield Fryar
Jan 2, 2021
Jeannette Wingfield Fryar, 73, of Oden, Arkansas, went to her Heavenly home Saturday, January 2, 2021, in Mount Ida, Arkansas. She was active member at Litte Hope Baptist Church and served as a first responder with the Oden/Pencil Bluff Fire Dept. She had a true passion for helping others. She loved her time spent with family, they were the light...
George Emerson Hite
Jan 1, 2021
George Hite, 66, of Story, Arkansas, passed away January 1st, 2021. He was born May 31, 1954, in Newport, Arkansas, to Frank Emerson and Mary Ellen (Self) Hite. He was preceded in death by his father. George is survived by his 2 sons; Michael Hite and Frank (Sarah) Hite, his mother; Mary Hite and 4 beloved grandchildren. Graveside service will...
Sharon D. Atkinson
Dec 23, 2020
Sharon D. (Cook) Atkinson, 72, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born October 22, 1948, in Grants, New Mexico to Harold and Juanita (Chaffin) Cook. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents and her brother; Bobby Cook. Sharon is survived by her husband of 54 years; Fred Atkinson, her...
Charles E Bates Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Charles Bates Jr., 99, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born September 12, 1921 in Norman, Arkansas to the late Charles E. and Una Worrell Bates. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mount Ida and served as a Deacon for 72 years. He served in the Sea Bees Battalion of...
Eugene Cotton Parliment
Dec 15, 2020
Farris Eugene “Cotton” Parliment, 93, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Cotton was born July 6, 1927 in Mena, Arkansas to Charlie and Mary (Warren) Parliment. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, wife; Sylvia Parliment, son; Freddie Parliment, daughter-in-law; Elece Parliment and 6 siblings....
Shirley Angell
Dec 15, 2020
Shirley Elder Angell, 69, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Shirley was born September 18, 1951 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Clyde and Deloris Elder. She is preceded in death by both parents and her brother; Carl Elder. After moving back to Oden and buying the place of...
Cora Sue Wilson
Dec 10, 2020
Cora Sue Wilson, 83, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Marc Wilson, USMC, Retired; father, Malcolm Aaron Percifull; mother, Antionette Percifull; and her grandsons Jason Darryl Owens and Matthew Douglas Owens. She is survived by one son, Dr. Phillip (Kristi) Wilson...
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