Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR

David Howard Rowland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ann Elizabeth Graham

Ann Elizabeth Graham

Apr 10, 2022

Ann Elizabeth Graham, 85, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home. She was born November 8, 1936, in Ukaih, California, to Frank Sr. and Molly (Adams) Van Order. Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Odell Graham, both of her parents, brother, Frank Van Order, sister, Mary Jo Van Order and her beloved...

Robert  Lee  Essman

Robert Lee Essman

Apr 8, 2022

Robert Lee Essman, 66, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 8,2022 in Hot Springs. He was born May 15, 1955, in Fort Smith, to L.D. and Iola (Smith) Essman. Robert is preceded in death by both of his parents, 2 sisters, Daisy Qualls and Dessie Cotton, and a brother, J.D. Essman. Robert is survived by his wife of...

Johnny P Martinez Sr.

Johnny P Martinez Sr.

Apr 7, 2022

Johnny P. Martinez Sr., 51, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, formerly of Krotz Springs, Louisana, passed away, Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Johnny was born February 11, 1971, to Larry and Nedra (Coupel) Martinez Sr., in Donaldsonville, Louisana. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Kaisen Martinez, Mawmaw and Pawpaw, Lydia and Desire Coupel,...

Joe Walter Mcadams

Joe Walter Mcadams

Apr 7, 2022

Joe Walter McAdams, 66, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, April 7, 2022, at home. Joe was born August 28, 1955, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Leonard and Florence (Sewell) McAdams. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his wife, Angie McAdams, daughter, Montana McAdams, granddaughter, Abigail Ellis, brother, Gary McAdams and a sister, Venita McJunkins. Joe...

Marta Graciela Robles

Marta Graciela Robles

Mar 27, 2022

Marta Graciela Robles, 68, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born February 11, 1954, in Robstown, Texas, to Juan and Maria Alicia (Garza) Robles. She is preceded in death by both of her parents and a sister-in-law, Louisa Robles. Marta is survived by sons, Henry (Vanessa) Ramirez and Jeremiah (Jessica)...

Sandra  Faye Mauldin

Sandra Faye Mauldin

Mar 26, 2022

Sandra Faye Swindle Mauldin, 60, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at her home. She was born July 24, 1961, in Mount Ida to Shay and Pauline (Wilhite) Swindle. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband, Don Mauldin, brother, David Swindle and 2 sisters, Mary Matzke and Patricia Acree. Sandra is...

Kenneth Maclan Lewis

Kenneth Maclan Lewis

Mar 19, 2022

Kenneth Maclan Lewis, 73, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Hot Springs. He was born December 14, 1948, in Dallas, Texas to the late, Arthur C. and Dorothy D. (Crisman) Lewis. Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Marie Lewis, and both of his parents. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Charity Lewis...

Terri Ward

Terri Ward

Mar 19, 2022

Terri Ward, 72, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. She was born September 15, 1949, in Kennett, Missouri, to John and Dorothy (Miller) Reeder. She is preceded in death by both of her parents. Terri is survived by her husband of 51 years, Lynn Ward, sister, Connie (Randy) Bode, nephew,...

John S. Raymond

John S. Raymond

Mar 16, 2022

John S. Raymond, 90, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away at home, Tuesday, March 16, 2022. He was born October 15, 1931, in Berkley, California, to John Lincoln and Celistany (Smith) Raymond. John is preceded in death by both parents and son Thomas Duane Scoggin. John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marion Raymond, daughters, Ava Jean Enslow and...

Gene Edward Partain

Gene Edward Partain

Mar 9, 2022

Gene Edward Partain, 62, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away March 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1959, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Eutah and Helen Partain. Gene is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Debra Partain, his father and mother; 3 brothers, Allen, Terry, Charles; his only sister,...

Sheila Renaye Smith

Sheila Renaye Smith

Mar 8, 2022

Sheila ReNaye Smith, 52 of Story, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Little Rock. She was born January 5, 1970, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to Bill Tom and Carolyn (Nix) Austin. She is preceded in death by both of her parents. Sheila is survived by her husband of 29 years, Ben Smith, her son, Kyle Thomas Smith and his...

Arvin James Saveall

Arvin James Saveall

Mar 2, 2022

Arvin James Saveall, 91, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, a faithful servant went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was born March 5, 1930, in Story, Arkansas, to the late Lonnie and Sarah (Stewart) Saveall. Arvin loved playing the guitar and singing Gospel Hymns. He also enjoyed worshiping with his church family at Faith...

James Lewis Diggs

James Lewis Diggs

Feb 25, 2022

James Lewis Diggs, 70, of Bonnerdale, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs. He was born May 2, 1951 in Norman, Arkansas, to the late Odie and Winnie Faye (Trout) Diggs. He is preceded in death by both parents, sister; Bertha Diggs and brother; Raymond Diggs. James is survived by his wife; Regina...