Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
Betty Laverne Simpson
Apr 30, 2025
Betty Laverne Palsa Simpson, 85, of Mount Ida passed away April 30, 2025, in Mount Ida, AR. She was born on August 26, 1939, in the small town of Brinkley, Arkansas, and was peacefully called home to our Father in Heaven, surrounded by her family in the idyllic fashion she cherished. Those beside Jesus welcoming her home were Joe and...
Lela Ann Rogers
Apr 29, 2025
Lela Ann Rogers, 61 of Oden, AR passed away April 29, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR with family and dear friends by her side. Lela was born February 22, 1964, in Dumas, AR to Floyd Dale Singleton and Mary (McCarty) Ratliff. Lela is preceded in death by her husband Bubby Rogers, stepdad MC Ratliff, maternal grandparents Kirby and Clovie Singleton,...
Katherine "Kathy" Hope Ellison
Apr 24, 2025
Katherine “Kathy” Hope Ellison, of Oden, AR passed away April 24, 2025. Kathy was born June 19, 1942, in Mount Ida, AR to James Blair and Hazel (Hovell) McConnell. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Elton “Cotton” Ellison, brothers David McConnell, Roger McConnell, Clarke McConnell, Craig McConnell, and Marc McConnell, and sister JoAnne McConnell.
Kathy is survived by...
Mary Jane Martin
Apr 22, 2025
Mary Jane Martin, 65, of Norman, AR passed away April 22, 2025, at home. Mary was born March 11, 1960, in Little Rock, AR to Donald and Mamie Marie (Winter) Gardner. She is preceded in death by both her parents, brother Donnie Gardner, grandson Gerald Wiggs Jr.
Mary is survived by son Jason Russell and wife Rebecca, daughter Tracy Wiggs and...
Willie D "Bill" Scurlock
Apr 16, 2025
Willie “Bill” Scurlock, 88, of Mount Ida, AR passed away April 16, 2025. Bill was born October 20, 1936, in Mount Ida, AR, to Orpheus and Margaret Scurlock. He is preceded in death by both parents, son William Douglas Scurlock.
Bill served his country in the Navy and was a Korean War Vet.
Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years...
Donna Kay Woodfield
Apr 12, 2025
Donna Kay Tharp Woodfield, 72 of Mount Ida, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, with family by her side. Born September 2, 1952, in Snyder, TX to Alvin and Betty (Condry) Tharp. She preceded in death by both her parents, brothers Charles Wayne Tharp and Alvin Carl Tharp Jr, one grandson Bradley Beatty.
Donna is survived by her husband of 55...
Antonio "Tony" Urquidi
Apr 8, 2025
Antonio “Tony” Urquidi, 84, a member of the Pencil Bluff community passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Mount Ida, leaving behind a rich legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him. Born on Saturday, March 15, 1941, in Pecos, Texas, Tony was a man devoted to service and faith throughout his remarkable life.
Tony’s...
Patricia Lynn Sheffield
Mar 28, 2025
Patricia Lynn Sheffield, 77, passed away at home on March 28th, 2025. Born on March 13, 1948, in Horatio, Arkansas. Patricia was a woman whose life was defined by love, compassion, and a deep connection to the natural world. A loving life partner for 48 years, she shared a bond with Phillip Sheffield that was a testament to her dedication,...
Doris Lee Savchick-Boyles
Mar 26, 2025
Doris Lee Savchick Boyles, 89, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, at her home with her precious family at her side. She was born April 14th, 1935, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Sigmond “Joe” and Anna Melvina (Wells) Savchick. She is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, R Nelson Boyles.
Doris was a...
Dell Ruth Johnson
Mar 25, 2025
Dell Ruth Johnson, 85, of Mena, AR passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at home with family by her side. Dell was born February 18, 1940, in Dyce, AR to Fred Smith and Ruth and Ray Cavins. She is preceded in death by both parents, son John Johnson Jr, brothers Charles, Cecil, Jerry and Jackie Smith.
Dell is survived by...
Anilma Janice Martin
Mar 25, 2025
Anilma Martin, 59, of Mount Ida, AR passed away March 25, 2025, in Mount Ida, AR. Anilma was born April 26, 1965, in Canton, OH to Yog Raj Sehgal and Agnes Sehgal. She is preceded in death by one son Ashton Gilstrap.
Anilma is survived by Son Jackson Martin and wife Haley, daughter Gracie Hobbs and husband Brady, grandchildren Blakely Clarie...
Wendell Doy Coffman
Mar 25, 2025
Wendell Doy Coffman, 84, of Hopper, AR, passed away March 25, 2025, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home with family surrounding him. Wendell was born August 15, 1940, in Hopper, AR, to Joseph Austin and Edith Irene (Herring) Coffman. He is preceded in death by both his parents, sister’s Emma Lucille, Barbara Jean, brother Boyd and daughter in law Sherri...
Charles Albert Ackerman
Mar 21, 2025
To remember the man that Charles Ackerman was, is to remember the hope and positivity he had in any situation. We lost a husband, a father, father-in law, a brother, Pappy, and friend. Chuck was born on March 21, 1938, and died on March 21, 2025, at age 87. So, that day will live on forever in the hearts of...
Anthony Leon Tolleson
Mar 17, 2025
Anthony Leon Tolleson, 35, of Norman, AR, passed away March 17, 2025, in Caddo Gap. He was born December 21, 1989, in Hot Springs, AR, to Rex Tolleson and Beverly Tolleson. Anthony is preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents, uncle Sonny Gaston, aunt Catherine Gaston and a cousin Marissa Reynolds.
Anthony is survived by one son Baylor Tolleson,...
Dennis W Garmon
Mar 17, 2025
Dennis W Garmon, 68, of Black Springs, AR passed away March 17, 2025 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Dennis was born September 15, 1956, in California to Clyde and Mary Lou (Wilhite) Garmon. He is preceded in death by both parents.
Dennis is survived by his son Jason Garmon and wife Kelley, daughter Jessica Pearson and husband John...
Sam Ray Powell
Mar 13, 2025
Sam Ray Powell, 86, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas left this world and was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born April 4, 1938 in Osceola, Arkansas to Jay Homer Powell and Lee Earl Carnell Powell.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Francis Augustia Powell Wilson of California,...
John E Boling
Jan 19, 2025
John E. Boling, 85, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Mount Ida Nursing Home. Born on February 4, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to Edgar and Margaret Jane (Nicklaus) Boling, John lived a life marked by service, music, and dedication to his community.
John is preceded in death by his parents,...
Aaron Martin Eversull
Jan 11, 2025
Aaron Martin Eversull, 76, of Mena, AR passed away with family at his side, to be with his Lord, January 11, 2025, after a lengthy battle with melanoma.
Aaron was born in Worland, WY to Harold and Margaret Eversull. He lived in Riverton, Worland, Gillette, Rock Springs, Lander, and Cheyenne, WY. Then later in Washington State and Colorado Springs before settling...
Jere Wright Tognazzini
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jere Wright Tognazzini, 88, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, on January 8, 2025. A private ceremony with family will be held in her memory.
Jere led an amazing and accomplished life that began in Paris, Texas with sister, Ann, and parents Jerome “Jeb” Wright and Virginia Ryan Wright. As a young adult...
Lynn Hackney
Dec 31, 2024
Lynn “Nanny” Hackney, age 77, of the Sweet Home Community, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2024, at home surrounded by her son and daughter in law. She was born on July 4th, 1947, in the house she lived in. Lynn is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Maedean Lively Hughbanks, husband; William Hackney Brother; Billy Hughbanks; Brother-in-law Buddy...
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