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Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
Susan James
Feb 2, 2024
Susan James, 69, of Sims, AR, passed away February 2, 2024. Susan was born on February 16, 1954, in Sims, AR to Leon and Jerline (Shaw) Qualls. She is preceded in death by both her parents, nephew Derick Sellier, great nephew Etlee Wade Qualls, Aunt Nancy Qualls and other Shaw aunts and uncles.
Susan began her nursing career in 1978 after...
Elton C Ellison
Jan 30, 2024
Elton “Cotton” Ellison, 83, of Oden, AR, passed away January 30, 2024. Cotton was born on December 1, 1940, in Oden, AR to Oran and Mildred (Fryar) Ellison. He is preceded in death by both his parents.
Cotton is survived by his wife Kathy Ellison of 63 years, two sons Lance Ellison (Ginger), Buck Ellison, daughter Jodi Callahan, eight grandchildren Blake...
Daphna Jones
Jan 29, 2024
Daphna Jones, 72, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away January 29, 2024, in Mount Ida, AR. Daphna was born on August 31, 1951, in Levelland, TX to the parents Dick and Helen (Austin) Standerfer. She is preceded in death by both her parents, husband Eddie Jones of 46 years, brothers Larry Dean Standerfer and Charles Lee “Rusty” Standerfer.
Daphna is survived...
Chrystal Petty
Jan 18, 2024
Chrystal Cherie Petty, 60, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away January 18, 2024 in Mount Ida, AR. Chrystal was born on September 22, 1963, in El Campo, TX. She is preceded in death by her father Gary Petty.
Chrystal is survived by her daughter Savannah Wallace, mother Ida Searcy (Dan), sisters Julie Vick (Larry), Catherine Rea (James), nieces, nephews and a...
Adrian Logan Cherry
Jan 18, 2024
Adrian L Cherry, 72, of Sims, AR, passed away January 18, 2024 in Hot Springs, AR. Adrian was born on September 15, 1951, in Rapid City, SD. She is preceded in death by both her parents and one son.
Adrian is survived by her husband Alvin W Cherry of 23 years, one daughter, one step-daughter, and one step-son, 4 grandchildren, 1...
Travis Leon Mccubbin
Jan 12, 2024
Travis L McCubbin, 60, of Pencil Bluff, AR, passed away January 12, 2024. Travis was born on March 13, 1963, in Fort Smith, AR to Charles Leon and Betty Lois McCubbin. He is preceded in death by his father, one sister Juanita Holt, niece Deanna Holt, and his soulmate Linda Everly.
Travis was a outdoorsman, loved fishing, hunting and communing with...
Reba Joy Gray
Jan 6, 2024
Reba Gray, 88, of Sims, AR, passed away January 6, 2024, at Montgomery County Nursing Home, Mount Ida, AR surrounded by her family. Reba was born on April 28, 1935, in Elgin, OK, to the late Claude and Thelma Actkinson. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Carl Gray, brothers Dub Actkinson, Ray Actkinson, Bill Actkinson, Curtis Actkinson,...
Joseph Scott Brakefield
Jan 5, 2024
Scott Brakefield, 73, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away January 5, 2024, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. Scott was born on November 27, 1950, in Hot Springs, AR, to the late Joseph and Irene Brakefield. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Robin Smith.
Scott was a loving husband, dad, and the best Pap...
Jami Lyn Abbott
Nov 26, 2023
Jami Lyn (Walker) Abbott, 65, of Norman, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Hot Springs. She was born October 27, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to Helen Walker. She is preceded in death by both her parents, her brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Danny Abbott, host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends....
Donald Joe Smith
Nov 25, 2023
Donald Smith, 86, of Mount, AR, passed away November 25, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. Donald was born on September 3, 1937, in Mount Ida, AR, to the late Ozelle Smith and Lena (Lenderman) Irby. His parents, wife Lois Lybrand Smith, son Gregory Smith, and half-brothers Bo Irby and Gary Smith preceded him in death.
Donald...
Davie L Ray
Nov 21, 2023
Davie L Ray, 81, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away November 21, 2023, in Little Rock, AR. Davie was born September 26, 1942, in Webber, AR, to the late Tommy and Virginia (Rowland) Ray. He is preceded in death by both his parents, brother Jimmy Ray and a great niece Asher Brooklyn Ray.
Davie is survived by his wife Antoinette Ray,...
Richard L Young
Nov 18, 2023
Richard L. Young, 88, of Oden, AR, passed away November 18, 2023, at home with family by his side. Richard was born August 31, 1935, Ellis, KS, to the late Lester and Rena (Reed) Young. He is preceded in death by both his parents, daughter Paula Young, brothers Ronnie, Lester and Gordon Young, sister Naomi and Karen Young.
Richard is survived...
Thomas A Owen Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
Thomas Alvin Owen Jr, 76, of Story, AR, passed away November 15, 2023, at home. Thomas was born January 19, 1947, in Little Rock, AR, to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Krouse) Owen. He is preceded in death by both his parents.
Thomas joined the Army March of 1967, severing 2 tours in Vietnam and Indochina. Finishing his career in the...
Ronnie Dale Butler
Nov 13, 2023
Mr. Ronnie Dale Butler, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2023 in Norman, Arkansas. He was born April 7, 1954 in Pampa, TX. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Frances Butler and brother Michael Butler.
Ronnie is survived by two daughters Kristine Harvel of Eugene, OR, Michelle Burke of Austin, TX, and four...
Chester L Norman
Nov 12, 2023
Chester L Norman, 100, of Mount Ida, passed away November 12, 2023, at home with family by his side. Chester was born October 8,1923, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to the late Chester and Leta Norman. He is preceded in death by both his parents, wife Thelma Norman, son Raymond Norman and brothers and sisters.
Chester is survived by his sons Don Norman...
Shirley V Mcallister
Nov 9, 2023
Shirley V. McAllister, 73, of Mount Ida, Arkansas entered her heavenly home, on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born July 29, 1950, in Bismarck, North Dakota to the late Jesse & Virginia Wiley. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Devon Alex McAllister II, and her daughter Holly Day.
Shirley is survived by her son, Devon Alex McAllister...
Elisabeth M Flowers
Nov 2, 2023
Elisabeth M (Abernathy) Flowers, 37, of Erick OK, passed away November 2, 2023, in Erick, OK. Elisabeth was born June 27, 1986, in Hot Springs, AR to Donnie Abernathy and Karen (Miller) Norton. She is preceded in death by her dad Don Abernathy.
Elisabeth was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and a friend. She had bright blue eyes and a...
Mary L Laird
Oct 30, 2023
Mary L Laird, 80, of Mount Ida, passed away October 30, 2023, in Mount Ida, AR. Mary was born September 8, 1943, in Story, AR to the late James and Naomi Celcia (Aldridge) Breashears. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Bruce Laird, sister Vanita Abernathy, and brother George Breashears.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt....
Perry "Peanut" Burton
Oct 25, 2023
Perry W Burton (Peanut) passed away October 25, 2023, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. Perry was born September 13, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Noah and Lurlene Burton. He is preceded in death by both his parents, sister Lisa Stueart.
Perry was a member of Imanual Baptist Church in Eldorado, AR, served his country in the United...
Forrest Kreg Kalisek
Oct 24, 2023
Forrest K Kalisek, 50, of Mount Ida, passed away October 24, 2023, in Little Rock, AR. Forrest was born July 30, 1973, in Owosso, MI to Robert and Cheryl Kalisek. He is preceded in death by his father Robert G Kalisek.
Forrest liked spending time with his son Nicolas at home, tinkering with cars and trucks in his spare time, he...
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