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Bertie Fern Irons
Aug 6, 2022
Bertie “Fern” (Turner) Irons, age 78, of Oden, Arkansas passed away August 6, 2022, in a Hot Springs hospital. Fern was born on August 2, 1944, in Alexandria, Indiana to J.E. and Denver Turner. She grew up and attended school in Farmersville, California. Fern is preceded in death by her son, Roben Irons, brother, Roy Turner, and sister, Ruby Irons....
Marguerite Mccaslin
Jul 13, 2022
Marguerite Graham McCaslin, age 98, of Mount Ida, passed away July 13, 2022. She was born March 19, 1924, in Mount Ida, the daughter of Oscar and Lela Graham. She was the fourth of six children and was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. She married Clayton W. McCaslin of Royal, April 17, 1944. They had celebrated sixty-two...
Geraldine "Gerry" Fitts
Jun 29, 2022
Geraldine Mary Fitts 4/7/1937 – 6/29/2022 Geraldine “Gerry” Fitts of Mount Ida, AR passed peacefully in her home on 6/29/2022. To say Gerry was a firecracker would be an understatement. Gerry was born and raised in St. John’s Newfoundland where she met and married her first husband, an American Airman, with whom she had her 6 children with. Their adventures...
Shirley Byers
Jun 28, 2022
Shirley Byers of Mount Ida, AR, departed this Earth for her heavenly home on June 28, 2022. Shirley was born December 17, 1935, in Roseberg, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Delbert “Red” Byers. Shirley liked to stay busy and spent her adult life working in a glove factory, the shoe factory, and then...
Jerry Thomas Beggs Ii
Jun 19, 2022
Jerry Thomas Beggs II was born November 20, 1966 to Jerry Thomas Beggs I and Linda Pearl (Manley) Beggs at Hot Springs, Arkansas in the old Ouachita Memorial Hospital. Jerry passed peacefully at his home in Chula (rural South Yell County), Arkansas June 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, his paternal grandparents: Thomas Alexander Beggs and...
William "Bill" Forbes
Jun 12, 2022
William “Bill” Forbes, 84, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at his home, Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born January 18, 1938, in Oden, Arkansas, to Ira Woodrow and Cortez (Stanley) Forbes. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, first wife, Judy (Betts) Forbes and his brother, LD “Sonny” Stanley. William is survived by his wife,...
Timothy Aldean Williamson
Jun 9, 2022
Timothy A. Williamson, 66, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at his home, Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born June 2, 1956, in Walnut Creek, California, to John A and Marilyn R. (Stachey) Williamson. Timothy is survived by his mother, Marilyn Williamson, sister, Suzzane Hickman and brother, Phil Williamson. Tim was a very friendly man. He loved his family...
Cynthia Leigh Garrett
May 31, 2022
Cynthia Leigh Garrett, 58, of Story, Arkansas, passed away at her home, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born March 28, 1964, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to John C. And Peggy (Rainwater) Smith. Cynthia is preceded in death by her grandson, Cade Ackard and her mother-in-law, Joann Mitchum. Cynthia was an employee of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for 25...
Jerry Thomas Beggs
May 28, 2022
Jerry Thomas Beggs was born November 28, 1945, to Thomas Alexander Beggs and Birtie Mae (Carter) Beggs at Sims, Arkansas up Fiddler Creek. Jerry passed peacefully at his home in Chula (rural South Yell County), Arkansas May 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Judy Louise Harbor, Anna Jewel Taylor, Brother-in-law Delmer Taylor and niece Rose...
Linda Ashmore
May 22, 2022
Linda Ashmore, 74, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Hot Springs. She was born December 9, 1947, in Caney, Kansas, to Orie Elbert and Emmie Todd. Linda is preceded in death by both of her parents, son, Carl Ashmore Jr., daughters, Pam Ashmore, Carolyn Ashmore, Gay Ashmore and Carla Ashmore, grandson, Carlos Ashmore, brothers, Elbert...
Alice Fern Owens
May 21, 2022
Alice Fern Owens, 61, of Pencil, Bluff, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at home. She was born March 5, 1961, in Roseburg, Oregon, to Archie and Kitty (Anderson) Jolly. She was preceded by death both of her parents and daughter-in-law, Jackie Starr. Alice is survived by her children, Charity (Ashley) Lewis, Dusty (Melissa) Starr, grandchildren, Jamie (Steven) Willis,...
Bernice Johnston
May 19, 2022
Bernice (Tedford) Johnston, 93, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mount Ida. She was born February 6, 1929, in Union Hill, Arkansas, to Dewil Tedford and Allie Marie (Cole) Reed. She is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Wint Johnston, (May 28, 2012); brothers, Sherleen Reed and Garvin Tedford....
Bobby Barrett
May 16, 2022
Bobby Barrett passed from this life on May 16, 2022, at the age of 87. Bobby was born on January 8, 1935, to Sam and Francis Barrett. Bobby was a coach and an educator for many years before serving as Superintendent of Mount Ida Schools for 17 years. As a coach & administrator, he influenced the lives of so many....
David Howard Rowland
May 12, 2022
David Howard Rowland, 67, of Sims, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home. He was born January 20, 1955, in Hot Springs to Howard L and Ruthie Faye (Black) Rowland. He is preceded in death by his father. David is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janice Rowland, son Dwayne (Pam) Rowland, his mother, Faye Rowland,...
Newell Binion
May 11, 2022
Newell William Binion, 72, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Little Rock. He was born December 3, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas, to Omer Sr. and Lucille (Meeks) Binion. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, and his brother, Omer Jr., and a stepdaughter, Tracey Napier. Newell is survived by his wife...
Rodney "Rod" Mueller
May 7, 2022
Rodney “Rod” Mueller, 61, of Norman, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his home. He was born September 2, 1960, in Geneva, Illinois, to Paul and Gladys Mueller. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Mueller and father-in-law, Richard Nelson. Rodney is survived by his wife of 33 years, Rhonda Mueller, son, Ryan (Heather Carter), daughter,...
Donald Hyett
May 5, 2022
Donald Glenn Hyett, 84, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Hot Springs. He was born November 3, 1937, in Anderson County, Texas, to Coy Jack and Valena (Clark) Hyett Hayton. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, stepfather, Leonard Hayton, 2 sons, Jerry Don Hyett and Douglas Hyett, daughter, Sharon Hyett, sister,...
Malvin Couch
Apr 29, 2022
Malvin Couch, 81, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife, Marcie, and daughter, Dusti, by his side. He was born January 12, 1941, in Murfressboro, Arkansas, to Clayton and Vera (Wilkerson) Couch. He is preceded in death by both of his parents. Malvin is survived by his wife of 48...
Ila Faye Caldwell
Apr 19, 2022
Ila Faye Caldwell, 93, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Hot Springs. She was born June 13, 1928. She is preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother, Cleo Smith. Faye is survived by her daughter, Janie Faye Caldwell. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida,...
Sandor Grant Dombi
Apr 17, 2022
Sandor Grant Dombi, 48, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born July 12, 1973, in Boulder, Colorado to Geza and Nina (Perry) Dombi. Sandor is preceded in death by both of his parents. Sandor was loved by his daughter more than anything. They were each other’s world. He loved and...
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