Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
William Archibald McVitty
Sep 26, 2025
William Archibald McVitty passed on September 26, 2025, at a care facility in Petaluma, California. Born January 15, 1933, in Mount Vernon, New York and a fifty-seven plus-year resident of Gualala, California, he was 92 years old. He was predeceased by his wife Ava Chambers McVitty, who passed nine months ago; by parents Archie and Eileen; siblings Charles, Terrence, Virginia...
Kenneth C Greene
Sep 25, 2025
Kenneth C Greene, 69, of Mount Ida, AR passed away September 25, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR with family by his side. Kenn was born in St Petersburg, FL to Harry and Phylis (Spece) Greene. He is preceded in death by both his parents, brothers William Greene and Charlie Greene.
Kenn is survived by his wife Ann Greene of 31 years,...
Jerry Douglas West
Sep 22, 2025
Jerry Douglas West, 90, of Norman, AR, passed away September 22, 2025, in Mount Ida, AR, with family by his side. He was born on September 5, 1935, in Norman, AR to Albert and Etta (Beck) West. Jerry is preceded in death by both parents, sister Jane Alice Cox and one great granddaughter Layla Kennedy.
Jerry is survived by his wife...
Jane Alice Cox
Sep 22, 2025
Jane Alice Cox, 87, of Caddo Gap, AR, passed away September 22, 2025, at home. Jane was born July 8, 1938, in Norman, AR, to Albert and Etta (Beck) West. She is preceded in death by both her parents, husband Donnie Cox, son Tony Cox, brother Jerry West and good friend Darlene Hilton.
Jane is survived by good friends Tim Hilton,...
Cynthia Renae Davis
Sep 16, 2025
Cynthia Renae (Tuttie) Davis, 65, of Black Springs, AR passed away on September 16, 2025, with very close friends by her side. Cynthia was born August 30, 1960, in San Luis Obispo, CA. to Sunny and Connie (Curtis) Stroud. She is preceded in death by both her parents, husband Kevin Davis.
Cynthia is survived by sisters (Sherry Hallmark, Diana Lebow, &...
Samuel David Jones
Sep 3, 2025
Samuel David Jones (Sammy), 81, of Mount Ida, AR passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at home with family by his side. Sammy was born March 3, 1944, in Hot Springs, AR to Claude and Alta (Rice) Jones. He was the sixth and the second son of Claude and Alta Jones and was one of sixteen children. He is preceded...
Mark Avra
Aug 31, 2025
Mark Alan Avra, 68 of Mount Ida, Arkansas, went to be with Jesus on August 31, 2025, while surrounded by love at home.
Born to Cleota Jean (Reece) Avra and Thomas Lee Avra of Norman on October 27, 1956, Mark grew up chasing cows, mowing and baling hay, swimming in the Caddo River, riding motorcycles, and playing basketball. At Caddo Hills...
Gunnar LaFayette Hamilton
Aug 30, 2025
Gunnar was lovingly delivered into his Papa's arms, asleep, at 4:44am in Sims, AR. His little life speaks volumes.
He enjoyed everything Mama ate, especially Nana Sharon's cornbread. Meal time often ended in the cutest hiccups. When thunder would startle him, he was comforted by Mama's soft voice and caress. Our little one would bounce, as if dancing, as we listened...
Lorraine Robins
Aug 23, 2025
Lorraine Robins, 97 (Doover or Doo as she was known by family), of Mount Ida, went to be with the Good Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2025, she was born September 8, 1927, to Lloyd and Helen (Irons) Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Mearl C Robins.
She had a great love for her pets Baby...
David A Welchman
Aug 19, 2025
David A Welchman, 61, of Mount Ida, AR passed away August 19, 2025, in Mount Ida, AR.David is preceded in death by his mother Virginia Welchman.
David is survived by one Uncle Larry Dunnaway and wife Linda, a host of cousins and other family and friends.
Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.
James G Black
Aug 17, 2025
James G. Black, 52, of Royal, AR, passed away August 17, 2025, in Mount Ida, AR. James was born March 28, 1973, in Hot Springs, AR to Henry Killian and Linda Hibbs. He is preceded in death by one brother David Killian.
James is survived by his mother Linda Hibbs, daughters Jasper Thompson, Jordin Black, and Justice Mack and husband Chase,...
Winona Carter
Aug 17, 2025
Winona Carter, 98, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, went to Heaven on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She passed away peacefully in the Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mt Ida, Arkansas. Winona was married to Morris Carter on the 28th of September, 1946, and was the mother of three adult sons. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Winona was...
Waylon Abernathy Sr.
Aug 16, 2025
Waylon Abernathy Sr., 90, of Benton, AR passed away August 16, 2025, in Little Rock, AR with family by his side. Waylon was born July 9, 1935, in Hog Jaw Community near Oden, AR to Buford and Bessie (Jackson) Abernathy. Waylon is preceded in death by both parents, and daughter Patty Abernathy.
Waylon was a pillar in the community, giving generously...
Deborah Wood
Aug 15, 2025
Deborah Wood, 85, of Oden, AR, passed away August 15, 2025, in Fort Smith, AR, with family by her side. Deborah was born on May 17, 1940, in Pine Ridge, AR, to Ottis R. E. and Edna H. (Hicks) Gortemiller. She is preceded in death by both parents, son James Wood, brothers Gary Gortemiller and Bobby Gortemiller.
Deborah is survived by...
Charley Guy O'Neal Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
Charley O’Neal, 74, of Mount Ida, AR passed away August 10, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR with family by his side. Charley was born on September 29, 1950, in Hot Springs, AR to Guy and Minnie (Campbell) O’Neal. He is preceded in death by both parents, his loving daughter Carrie Lynn O’Neal, brothers Jim O’Neal and Mike O’Neal, sisters Wanda...
Joyce Lynn Anderson
Jul 23, 2025
Joyce L Anderson, 70, of Story, AR passed away July 23, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR with family by her side. Joyce was born on September 18, 1954, in Mena, AR to Daniel and Dorothy (Hughes) Davis. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Eddie Anderson, sisters Patricia Davis, Jackie Ladd, Beatrice Qualls, brothers Butch Crowe and Alvin...
Rory Edward Brown
Jul 20, 2025
Rory E. Brown, 67, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away July 20, 2025, at his home. Rory was born 2/20/1958 in Owosso, MI. to Donald Post and Leona Heminway. He is preceded in death by both parents, daughter Misty Diggs, brothers Michael and Timothy Post.
Rory is survived by his wife Brenda Brown; daughters Christy Rieves and husband Zach, Patti Brown,...
Maxine Morrow Pearce
Jul 17, 2025
Maxine Morrow Pearce, 89, of Oden, AR went to be the Lord July 17, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR, with family by her side. Maxine was born November 17, 1935, in Lepanto, AR to Thomas Richard and Lois Audrey (Lemon) Morrow. At an early age she moved to the Monticello community in Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her...
Paxton Bryce Nevels
Jul 6, 2025
Paxton Bryce Nevels, 19, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Little Rock, AR. Paxton was born March 3, 2006, to Sherri Elder and Henderson Nevels, He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Peggy Lyons, and Dugan Elder, paternal great grandparents Scooter and Dodie Nevels.
Paxton is survived by his mother Sherri Elder, father Henderson Nevels,...
Frederick Julius "Rick" Clatenbaugh
Jun 29, 2025
Frederick Julius “Rick” Clatenbaugh, 80, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 29th, 2025. He was at CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hospice after a long battle with his health, with his daughter Dawn at his bedside.
He moved to Arkansas about 1997. He spent the first couple of years living on...
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