Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR

David Elmer Schou

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

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

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

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...

Roy Ballard Rhoden

Roy Ballard Rhoden

Jul 26, 2024

Roy Ballard Rhoden, 84, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at his home Friday, July 26th, 2024. He was born December 8th, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Betty Rhoden. He is preceded in death by both parents, his wife Kathleen Ann Rhoden and his brothers, Roger and Nelson Eddie Rhoden.

Roy is survived by his sons, Virgil...

Kimberly Ann Schutz

Kimberly Ann Schutz

Jul 23, 2024

Kimberly Schutz, 70, of Mount Ida, AR passed away July 23, 2024, at her home. Kim was born July 28, 1953, in Mena, AR to James David and Mary E (Graf) Stoker. Kim is preceded in death by both parents, husband Peter Shutz.

Kim is survived by two sons Matthew Shutz, Alex Shutz, sister Celeste Wheeler and husband John, brothers John...

Mildred M Stewart

Mildred M Stewart

Jul 14, 2024

Mildred M Stewart, 91, of Mount Ida, AR passed away July 14, 2024, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. Mildred was born September 28, 1932, in Buckville, AR. to Emmett and Edith Morrison. Mildred is preceded in death by both her parents, granddaughter Ginny Darby, brothers OV Morrison, Doyle Morrison and Carl Morrison. 

 Mildred is survived by daughter Kathie Jostad and...

Fredrick "Freddie" Joe McConnell

Fredrick "Freddie" Joe McConnell

Jul 1, 2024

Fredrick “Freddie” Joe McConnell, 67, beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend passed away July 1, 2024, at home. Freddie was born March 7, 1957, in Mena, AR to Fred and Joan (Kemp) McConnell. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred “Cotton” and Joan McConnell, nephew Jeremy Elder, maternal grandparents William and Janie Kemp, paternal grandparents Lee...

Myrtle M Parish

Myrtle M Parish

Jun 28, 2024

Myrtle Parish, 72, of Norman, AR passed away June 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Myrtle was born March 16, 1952, in Big Sandy, Tx to Wilburn Ray and Martha Emma Marsh. She is preceded in death by both her parents.

Myrtle is survived by three daughters Teresa McCarter and husband Budger, Carolyn Dowdy, Shirley Wagner, son Marlin...

Janice M Pinkonsly

Janice M Pinkonsly

Jun 20, 2024

Janice M Pinkonsly, 80, of Story, AR passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. Janice was born September 14, 1943, in Chicago, Ill to Ralph W. and Yalonda Pinkonsly. She is preceded in death by both her parents, sister, Ruth Ann Pinkonsly, and brother Ralph Pinkonsly.

Janice is survived by her sister-in-law Evea Lee Pinkonsly, nieces,...

Derwood Brett

Derwood Brett

Jun 16, 2024

Derwood Brett, 76, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away on June 16, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. He was born on August 3, 1947, in Camden, AR, to Eslie and Gladys (Dove) Brett. Derwood was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marie (Brett) Adams, his brothers Bobby and Tommy; two aunts and uncles, a niece, a nephew, a...

Gordon T  Smith Jr

Gordon T Smith Jr

Jun 4, 2024

Gordon T Smith JR, 82, of Story, AR, passed away June 4,2024, at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR with his daughters at his side. He was born January 31,1942 in Hot Springs, AR, to Gordon Smith SR. and Naomi Robbins Mayberry. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Tommy is survived by two daughters Sherrie (Dale) Morris, Lisa...

Evan Heath Adams Sr.

Evan Heath Adams Sr.

May 26, 2024

Evan Heath Adams Sr, 52, of Mount Ida, passed away May 26, 2024, at home in Mount Ida, AR. Evan was born November 1, 1971, in Garland, TX to Elizabeth Fowler Tanner.

Evan is survived by his son Evan Adams Jr and wife Gabrielle, mother Elizabeth Tanner, brother Wayne Adams, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

There will...

Jonathan  Peter Manassa

Jonathan Peter Manassa

May 23, 2024

Jonathan Peter Manassa walked into Eternity on May 23, 2024. JonJon as many lovingly called him was a born again, Holy Spirit filled believer. He loved Jesus and was more than ready to take Papa God’s hand.

Jonathan Peter Manassa was born on January 27, 1970, to Dolores Johnson and Johnny Julius Manassa. Jon was his own person. He fiercely loved...

Ruby Oweita Ledbetter

Ruby Oweita Ledbetter

May 16, 2024

Ruby Oweita Ledbetter, 87, of Oden, passed away May 16, 2024, at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Oweita was born March 18, 1937 in , AR to James Madison and Naomi Celcia (Aldridge) Breashears. She is preceded in death by both her parents, husband Clovis of 60 years, son Ricky Ledbetter, great granddaughter Chloe Marie Ledbetter, sisters Vanita...

Edward (Eddie) Gaston

Edward (Eddie) Gaston

May 13, 2024

Edward (Eddie) Gaston, 73, of Mount Ida, passed away May 13, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Eddie, known to many as Bub, was born October 28, 1950, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Everett and Louise (Mayberry) Gaston. He is preceded in death by both his parents.

Eddie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Becky, daughter...

Shirley M Davis

Shirley M Davis

May 9, 2024

Shirley Davis, 83, of Glenwood, passed away May 9, 2024, at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Shirley was born May 26, 1940, in Glenwood, AR to Clark and Virgie (House) Parker. She is preceded in death by both her parents, daughter Teresa O’Neal, son Chris Woods, grandchildren Curt O’Neal, BJ O’Neal, Johnny O’Neal, Jody Fogle, Georgie McMurtrie, brother...

Lena Geral Dean White

Lena Geral Dean White

Apr 28, 2024

Lena Geral Dean White passed away April 28, 2024, in Mount Ida, AR. She was born December 25, 1929, in Mount Ida, AR to Oliver and Mae Stipe. She was married in 1948 to Everett Lee White. Preceding her in death are both her parents Oliver (1981) and Mae Stipe (1998), husband Everett White (1983), two brothers Carl Stipe (1998),...

Cindy Lou Arberry

Cindy Lou Arberry

Apr 18, 2024

Cindy Lou Arberry, 59, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away April 18, 2024, at home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Cindy was born May 9, 1964, in Hinsdale, IL to Robert and Helen (Otrusina) Wilson. She is preceded in death by her mother Helen Wilson, sister Jami Walker, brothers James Walker and Robert Wilson, grandparents Joseph and Anna Otrusina.

Cindy is survived...

Frances R (Blansett) West

Frances R (Blansett) West

Apr 13, 2024

Frances R (Blansett) West, 74, of Pontotoc, MS. passed away April 13, 2024, at home. Frances was born July 20, 1949, in Livingston, LA to Bill Pennington and Pearl (Smith) West. She is preceded in death by both parents, stepdad Aruther West, husband Roy West, brothers Johnny, James and David Pennington, grandson Justin Blansett, nephew Virgil Pennington and the father...

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