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Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
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...
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
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
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
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...
David Elmer Schou
Aug 13, 2024
David Elmer Schou, 61, of Mount Ida, AR passed away August 13, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort for a job interview. David was born July 9, 1963. In DeKalb, IL to Donald and Betty Jean (Friestead) Schou. David is preceded in death by both parents, brothers Howard and Gary Schou.
David is survived by his wife...
Terry Lee Norris
Aug 10, 2024
Terry Lee Norris, 71, of Mount Ida, AR . A man who knew no stranger, passed away August 10, 2024. with his family and caregiver Melissa McCool by his side. Terry was born February 2, 1953, in Weatherford, TX, to Henry and Alice (Kinser) Norris. Terry is preceded in death by both parents, wife Michelle Norris of 4 years, brothers...
Dexter James Summitt
Aug 2, 2024
Dexter Summitt, 74, of Sims, Arkansas, passed away August 2, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Dexter was born June 19, 1950, in Hot Springs, AR, to Nelson and Wanda (Baker) Summitt. Dexter is preceded in death by both parents, one brother Gregory Summitt.
Dexter is survived by his wife Dewanna Summitt of 41 years, son Eric...
Yvonne Lorie "Vern" Stover
Aug 2, 2024
Yvonne Lorie “Vern” Stover 62, of Mount Ida, Arkansas entered her heavenly home on Friday, August 2, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with COPD. She was born September 26, 1961, in Henderson, Nevada to the late Jesse and Virgina Wiley. Her parents, husband Harvey Stover, sister Shirley McAllister, and niece Holly Day, preceded her in death.
After graduating from Mount...
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