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Judith Smith
Jan 20, 2020
Judith Jager Smith, age 78, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away on January 20, 2020, at home. She was born October 6th, 1941 in Sopron, Hungary, to the late; Gustav Jager and Irene Mezosi. Judy was married to the late Ed Smith of Oden, Arkansas, her best friend and soulmate, who she lost on April 26, 2018. Additionally she is preceded...
Ivey J Key
Jan 18, 2020
Ivey J. Key, age 83, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on January 18, 2020 at home. She was born February 25, 1936, in Texas to Lloyd Sloan and Lillian Lucille Ivey. Ivey is preceded in death by both her parents, a son; Larry Sloan Key and a brother; Vernon Glover Sloan. She is survived by her husband of 66...
Lieutenant Colonel Kelton Marc Wilson
Dec 12, 2019
Lieutenant Colonel Kelton Marc Wilson, USMC, Retired, 83, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances Harris Wilson, and his grandsons Jason Darryl Owens and Matthew Douglas Owens. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cora Sue Wilson, one son, Dr. Phillip...
Charles Vernon Arnett
Dec 5, 2019
Charles Vernon Arnett Jr.”Poppa” was born September 25th, 1946 in Dallas, TX. He passed away on Thursday, December 5th, 2019, surrounded by his girls. Vernon is survived by the love of his life, Rita; his girls Renee’ (and Jerrod) Perkins of Pencil Bluff, AR; Nicole (and Chris) Cusick of Hot Springs, AR; and Kristina (and Drew) Packard of Centerton,AR; and...
Miriam E Brister
Nov 28, 2019
Miriam E. Brister, age 88, of Mount Ida, AR, formerly of Mena, AR departed this life on November 28, 2019 in Hot Springs, AR. She was born December 25, 1930, in Texas, to the late Harry H. and Alice Jewell Burns. Miriam is preceded in death by both her parents, her husband; James Brister, brothers, Harry H. Burns Jr. and...
Willie Mae Helms
Nov 25, 2019
Willie Mae Helms, age 84, of Pencil Bluff, AR, departed this life on November 25, 2019 at the Montgomery County Nursing in Mount Ida, AR. She was born April 29, 1935, in Boles, AR, to the late Willie Allen and Janie Mae Kemp. Willie Mae is preceded in death by both her parents, her husband; Damon Helms, brothers: William Kenton...
Pearl Blocker
Nov 23, 2019
Pearl Blocker, 80, of Story, Arkansas, passed away November 23, 2019, in Mount Ida, AR. She was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on June 7, 1939 to Wilburn and Sylvania Hyde. She is preceded in death by both parents, her husband, Dillard Blocker, and two sisters, Glenda Hyde and Doris Mayberry. Pearl is survived by her son, Mark Blocker, granddaughter,...
Elwanda Damazio
Nov 15, 2019
Elwanda Damazio, 95 of Oden, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Quapaw Care and Rehab in Hot Springs, AR. She was born July 29, 1924 in Ola, Arkansas to the late Benjamin F. and Elizabeth Robinson Kinsey. She proceeded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Damazio; both parents; one son, Mike Damazio; son-in-law, Robert Forsythe; five...
Francis John Chrismer
Nov 3, 2019
Francis John Chrismer, 74 of Mt. Ida, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. He was born April 28, 1945 in Falmouth, England to Bernard and Naomi Anne (Gibbs) Chrismer, the oldest of thirteen children. Frank grew up in the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1962 serving for twenty-two...
David Allen Ledbetter
Oct 30, 2019
David Ledbetter, 53, of Oden, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family that he loved dearly. David was born on July 27, 1966 in Hot Springs, AR to Clois and Sue Ledbetter. David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Clyde and Nora Ledbetter and Joel Roy and Bertha C. Young, father in...
John Robert Barber
Oct 30, 2019
John Robert Barber, 72, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019. John was born on June 13, 1947, in Watson, AR, to the late John Toy and Thelma Lavada (Ohler) Barber. John is preceded in death by his son John David Barer, his parents, his brother; Larry Barber and 2 sisters; Edith Hand and Sue Johnson. John was...
William Craig Coats
Oct 15, 2019
William Craig Coats, 65, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away October 15, 2019. He was born June 2, 1954 in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Crayton L. Coats and Peggy J. (Barnes) Coats. He is preceded in death by his parents and many aunts and uncles. Craig is survived by his wife; Jacqueline Hamilton, brother; Mike and wife Tonya Coats of...
William C. "Dub" Clenney
Oct 13, 2019
William C. “Dub” Clenney, age 80 years and 5 days of Mount Ida, AR passed away October 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born October 8, 1939 in Fannie, AR to the late Willie and Bernice Clenney. Dub is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, father-in-law; Irvin Shaw, and brothers-in-law; Raze Rowland, Alton...
Charles Blackburn
Oct 12, 2019
Charles Blackburn, 88, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away Monday October 12, 2019. He was born on August 4, 1931 in Mount Ida, AR to the late Charles David Blackburn and Edna McBride. Charles is preceded in death by both his parents, brother; David Leon Blackburn, and sister; Aline Jones. Charles is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eula...
Verda Mae Alston
Oct 6, 2019
Verda Mae Alston, age 91, of Mount Ida, AR, passed on October 6th, 2019 at home with family by her side. She was loved by many and liked by anyone that ever met her. She was born Verda Mae Wright on February 13th, 1928 to A.T and Susie (Pate) Wright in Mount Ida, AR. She is survived by her twin...
Laurine Abernathy
Oct 6, 2019
Laurine Abernathy, age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Benton, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Everett Abernathy. She was the last of seven siblings. She is survived by her five children, Becky Howard, Kathy Youngblood, Phillip Abernathy, Dianne Ryan, and Suzanne Felkins; 11 grandchildren, Shawna Morris, Shannon Honeycutt, Brandy Thomas, Kristy Youngblood, Alissa...
Muriel Sturgis
Oct 1, 2019
Muriel Sturgis, 88, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away October 1st, 2019. She was born on August 23rd, 1931, in Bonita, Louisiana, to Carson Matthews and Eita Hays. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Joe Sturgis, 1 sister and 7 brothers. Muriel is survived by sons; Jim Mason (Diana), Dennis Mason (Cindy), Ricky Bart Nalls (Sherrie),...
Donald Earl Mauldin
Sep 30, 2019
Donald Earl Mauldin, 74, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away on September 30, 2019. He was born July 12, 1945, in Hot Springs to Frankie Mauldin and Freda (Coffman) Hickman. Donald is preceded in death by both his parents and a brother; Perry David Hickman. He proudly served his country during Vietnam War in the Army. Donald is survived by...
Ruth Louise Henry
Sep 24, 2019
Ruth (Lipps) Henry, 96, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on September 24, 2019. She was born to Albert and Louise C. (Froelich) Lipps in Cincinnati, Ohio; on June 24, 1923. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years and her parents. She is survived by her sons, William Henry, Lee Henry, John Henry (Remy), daughter, Christine...
Bobby D Dillard
Sep 9, 2019
Bobby D. Dillard, 78, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas passed away Monday September 9, 2019. Bob was born on February 28, 1941 in Sims, AR to the late Thomas and Hettie Beggs Dillard. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Bill Dillard. Bob is survived by his wife Verda Dillard of 54 years, sons, Gary Dillard, Roger Dillard,...
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