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Gene Hennon Howard
Dec 1, 2020
Gene Hennon Howard, 92, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away December 1, 2020, at Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Gene was born September 15, 1928 in Florence, Arkansas to the late James and Stella (Hennon) Howard. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Adolph Howard, sisters; Aline Allison, Madge Lemons, Marie Harper and Helen Yates....
Frances Yvonne Prevatt
Nov 19, 2020
Frances Yvonne Prevatt, 85, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away November 19th, 2020, in Mena, AR. Yvonne was born December 6, 1934 in Mount Ida to the late Grady and Emma Jean (Milholen) Stewart. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband; Ola Stanley, second husband; Robert Walker, third husband; Eugene Prevatt, granddaughter; Sarah Stanley and son in...
Patricia Ostrosky
Nov 8, 2020
Patricia Ostrosky, 81, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Sunday November 8th, 2020. Patricia was born August 22, 1939 in San Angelo, Texas, to Shorty and Fern (Winnans) Goddard. She is preceded in death by her parents. Patricia is survived by her husband of 62 years; Tony Ostrosky, daughter; Deborah (Scott) Womble, 2 sons; David (Kathy) Ostrosky, and Michael (Lisa)...
William E Anson
Oct 5, 2020
William “Bill” Anson, 78, formerly of Pencil Bluff, AR passed away October 5, 2020 at home in Omaha, AR. He was born August 17, 1942 in Kearney, Nebraska, to the late Edgar Anson and Mildred Irene Foster. William is preceded in death by both parents, wife; Jimmie Anson, and great grandson; Alexandra Grant Jones. William is survived by daughters; Earlene...
Mrs. Blanche (Dillard) Mckinney
Sep 13, 2020
Mrs. Blanche (Dillard) McKinney, 88, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. Blanche was born April 21, 1932 in Sims, AR to the late Thomas and Hettie Beggs Dillard. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband of 70 years; Nolan McKinney, two brothers; Bobby Dillard and Bill Dillard. Blanche...
Karen Lynn Taunton
Sep 6, 2020
Karen Lynn (Loy) Taunton, 73, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Karen was born June 19, 1947 in Lake Village, Arkansas to Henry and Opal Loy. She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband of 21 years and a grandson; Drew Stamps. Karen is survived by...
Charles R Pritchard
Sep 5, 2020
Charles R Pritchard, 86, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his home. Charles was born September 20, 1933 in Vance, MS to HC and Francis (Logan) Pritchard. He is preceded in death by both parents, 1st wife Mary Pritchard of 56 years. Charles served his country in the Air Force and retired after 22 years of...
Carl Elder
Aug 24, 2020
Carl Elder, 70, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 24th, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Carl was born October 16th, 1949 in Montgomery County, Arkansas to Clyde and Deloris Elder. He is preceded in death by both parents, his wife of 41 years; Brenda (Singleton) Elder, they were married November 7th, 1969 and she passed away July 22, 2011....
Jamie Brandon Carmack
Aug 16, 2020
Jamie Brandon Carmack, 48, of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at home. Jamie was born August 8th, 1972, in Rota, Spain, to Larry Grady and Joni L. (Newberry) Carmack. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Grady and Cletis Carmack & Jerry and Frankie (Newton) Newberry. Jamie is survived by his parents; Larry and Joni...
Emma Idell Elder
Aug 9, 2020
Emma Idell (Barber) Elder Idell Elder gained her heavenly wings on August 9, 2020, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. She was the youngest child born to Louis Miller Barber and Florence (Oller) Barber on January 4, 1920, at Sims, Arkansas. She married Gilford Elder July 5, 1937, they had four sons. Idell is pre-deceased by two sons, Arle Elder...
Abigail (Abby) Lee Ellis
Aug 6, 2020
Abigail (Abby) Lee Ellis, 4 years old, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 06, 2020. Abby was born November 4th, 2015, to Preston and Montana (McAdams) Ellis in Texarkana, Texas. She is preceded in death by her mother; great-great grandparents Andrew and Emma Vincent, Joe and Gertrude Hays, and great-grandfather; Lonnie Ellis. Abby is survived by her grandparents and...
Cinda Sue (Robison) Mchenry
Aug 6, 2020
Cinda Sue McHenry (Robison), 72, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 6th, 2020. Cinda was born August 8th, 1947 to James Rex and Susie Mae Robison (Hayes) in Noblesville, IN. Cinda is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, Daniel Robison and James Robison; and her late husband, James “Jim” McHenry. Cinda was a college graduate...
John M Taunton
Aug 5, 2020
John M. Taunton, 74, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. John was born March 1st, 1946 to Elmer and Sybil (Stone) Taunton in Indigo, California. John is preceded in death by both parents and grandson; Drew Stamps. John is survived by his wife of 21 years; Karen Taunton, children; Tonya Deleon, Kevin...
Deborah (Debbie) P. Abbott
Aug 4, 2020
Debroah (Debbie) P. Abbott, age 69, born on Sept. 09th, 1950, passed away at her home on Aug. 04th, 2020. She was preceded in death by a number of family, friends, which many were/are long-time neighbors, such as her parents Paul and Gladys Griblin, yet many relatives are still alive from the White or maternal side, such as one of...
Morgan Paige Hopper
Aug 3, 2020
Morgan Paige (Muncy) Hopper, 27, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 3rd, 2020. Morgan was born October 14th, 1992 in Russellville, Arkansas to Jimmy Muncy and Rhonda (Adams) Lambert. Morgan is a compassionate, loving and caring person, who is loved by everyone she has come in contact with. Morgan gave selflessly, always trying to help others. Morgan’s testimony...
Willis Ervin Summitt
Aug 2, 2020
On Sunday, August 2nd, 2020, Willis Ervin Summitt, faithful pastor of 31 years, passed away at the age of 91 in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Willis was born on March 9th, 1929 to (Belve) Ervin and Nancy Arsula (Gaston) Summitt in Sims, Arkansas. In July of 1949, he married Eloise Long and their loving marriage lasted until her death on March...
James (Jim) Louis Gilzow
Jul 28, 2020
James Louis (Jim) Gilzow of Mount Ida completed the journey to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 28. He was 91. He was born Aug. 31, 1928, in Mabelvale, Ark., to Dora Mae and Louis Gilzow. He was a Baptist. Jim was best known to family and friends for his genuinely kind and soft-spoken nature, along with his sense of...
Therman Olen To White
Jul 27, 2020
Therman Olen (T. O.) White, age 91, of Story, AR, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at CHI St Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. He was born on October 21, 1928, in Boles, AR, to Noah and Sleeter (Phillips) White. T. O. enjoyed a rewarding career with the Lubbock, TX Fire Department before returning to Arkansas for his...
Arthur Gay Helgesen
Jul 21, 2020
Arthur Gay Helgesen, 83, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, at home. He was born October 29th, 1936, to Arthur O. Helgesen and Mildred Emilea (Thies) Helgesen in Elgin, Illinois. He is preceded in death by both his parents, and 3 brothers; Leslie Ross, Arnold Ross, and Gene Helgesen. He is survived by his children; Brian...
Steven Clark Rabalais
Jul 9, 2020
Steven Clark Rabalais, 70, of Norman, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 9th, 2020 at Hospice in Hot Springs. Steven was born May 10th, 1950, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Bernard and Billie Jeanne (Deer) Rabalais. Steven is preceded in death by his parents. Steven is survived by his wife of 32 years; Jean (Webster) Rabalais, son; Harrison Rabalais, daughter; Leslie...
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