Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
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...
Colton Ty Davis
Jun 22, 2025
Colton Ty Davis, a vibrant spirit whose laughter and love brightened the lives of all who knew him, passed away far too soon on June 22, 2025, in Glenwood, Arkansas. Born on September 12, 2001, Colton was a beacon of joy, a fun-loving young man who possessed an incredible ability to transform serious moments into occasions for laughter.
Throughout his brief...
Avery Anna Kennedy
Jun 18, 2025
Avery Anna Kennedy, born Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Mena, AR. to Colby and Ashley (Philpot) Kennedy, is now resting in the arms of Jesus. Preceded in death by maternal great grandmother Bonnie Ball, maternal great grandfather Lesley Bryant, paternal great grandparents Victoria Kennedy and Billy Lewis.
Avery is survived by her parents Colby and Ashley (Philpot) Kennedy, one sister AJ...
Mary L Armentrout
Jun 17, 2025
Mary L Armenrout, 81, of Story, AR passed away June 17, 2025, at home in Story, AR. with family by her side. Mary was born March 25, 1944, in Peoria, IL to Klaus and Margret (Gratton) Krus. Mary is preceded in death by both parents, husband Edward Armentrout, one son Martin Armentrout, brothers Leroy, John, Tom, and Donald Krus, sisters...
Mark Warren Eaton
Jun 15, 2025
Mark W Eaton, 69, of Mount Ida, AR passed away June 15, 2025, in Mount Ida, AR. Mark was born May 18, 1956, in Garden City, Michigan, to Robert and Dorothy (Tolleson) Eaton. Mark is preceded in death by both parents.
Mark is survived by one sister Debbie (Jones) Triplett, nephew Scott Jones (Mandy), great nephews Jamie Jones and Casey Jones...
John Randall Johnson
May 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that the Johnson Family announces that their beloved patriarch John Randall Johnson, 94, of Mena, AR, passed away May 20, 2025, in Mena, AR at home surrounded by family. He was born December 2, 1930, in Amagon, AR to John Walter and Minnie Eva (Bible) Johnson. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife...
Alan David Carmack
May 14, 2025
Alan David Carmack, 75, of Oden, AR passed away May 14, 1949, at home in Oden, AR. David was born May 28, 1949, in Oden, AR to OC and Jo Ellen (Aylor) Carmack. He married the love of his life Alice Harris on April 9, 1971. David is preceded in death by both parents, brother Stanley Carmack and Great Grandson...
Virginia L Welchman
May 13, 2025
Virginia L Welchman, 87 of Mount Ida, AR passed away May 13, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR with family by her side. Virginia was born August 1, 1937, in Oden, AR to Ira Lee and Faye Alice (Godbehere) Dunaway. Virginia is preceded in death by both her parents, husband Bob Zickwolf, brother Lloyd Dunaway, sisters Emma Shaw, Wanda Jean Henderson...
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...
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