Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR

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...

Marsha Diane Ruth

Marsha Diane Ruth

Feb 24, 2022

Marsha Diane Ruth, 71, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, February 24, 2022, at home. She was born December 7, 1950, in Lafe, Arkansas, to the late Buford and Ellen (Williams) Hendrix. Ruth is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband of 34 years, Leslie Ruth who passed away April 4, 2020, and one great-granddaughter; Alanna...

John Bryan Mccoy

John Bryan Mccoy

Feb 24, 2022

John Bryan McCoy, 71 of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, February 24, 2022. John was born March 25, 1950, in Jerusalem, Arkansas to the late John Bryan Sr. and Gladys Jewell (Riley) McCoy. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, 2 brothers; Vernon and Dale McCoy and a...

Fred William Atkinson

Fred William Atkinson

Feb 18, 2022

Fred Atkinson, 77, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, in Hot Springs. He was born September 30, 1944, in Calallen, Texas to Hoy L. and Ida Irene (Leggett) Atkinson. Fred is preceded in death by both of his parents, his wife; Sharon Atkinson, a sister; Natala Esterak and brother; Jasper Atkinson. Fred is survived by his...

Curtis  Wayne Jones

Curtis Wayne Jones

Feb 7, 2022

Curtis Wayne Jones, 77, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at home. He was born March 30, 1944 in Orange, Texas to Clay and Mary (Vincent) Jones. Curtis is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife of 57 years; Jimmie (Lynch) Jones, 2 daughters; Stacey Jones, Jennifer (George) Strippoli,...

Verna Mae Downs

Verna Mae Downs

Feb 4, 2022

Verna Mae Westbrook Downs, age 82, of Sims, AR, formally of Benton, AR, passed away February 4, 2022. Verna was born October 29, 1939 in Haskell, AR. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, Bill and Vida Westbrook and the love of her life, her husband, Gene Downs. Verna is survived by 3 daughters; Cheryl (Paul) Gray,...

Lonnie Ray Gaston

Lonnie Ray Gaston

Feb 4, 2022

Lonnie Ray Gaston, 70, of Norman, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, in Hot Springs from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was born April 8, 1951 in Mount Ida to Waymon and Viva (Wilson) Gaston. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, a special brother-in-law; Jerry Smith and his beloved puppy Patches. Lonnie is survived by...

Gregory Paul Dean

Gregory Paul Dean

Jan 24, 2022

Gregory Paul Dean, 63, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 24th, 2022, at his home. He was born March 9th, 1958, in Tacoma, Washington, to Elmer Ray and Shirley Juanita (Norton) Dean. He is preceded in death by his father; Elmer Dean, sisters; Rebecca Dean and Robin Nelson, brother; Marty Dean and his stepdad; Howard Church. Gregory is survived...

Sherri Keeton

Sherri Keeton

Jan 22, 2022

Sherri Keeton, 65, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her home. She was born April 15, 1956 in Sandusky, Ohio, to Lloyd E. and Nancy E. (Laird) Wheeler. She is preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband; Johnny Ray Keeton Sr. Sherri is survived by her daughter; Alicia Powell, sons; Jay Keeton...

Roben  Dell Irons

Roben Dell Irons

Jan 21, 2022

Roben Dell Irons, 56, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, in Hot Springs. He was born July 5, 1965, in Farmersville, California, to Udell and Bertie (Fern) Irons. He is preceded in death by his father. Roben Dell is survived by his wife; of 17 years, Marilyn Burrow, children; Tonya (Jeff) Mullenix, Missy (James) Keenom and...

Clifford Jack  Vincent

Clifford Jack Vincent

Jan 17, 2022

Clifford Jack Vincent, 87, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away January 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born September 22, 1934 in Oden, to the late, Fred and Mica Iona (McKay) Vincent. Jack is preceded in death by both his parents, sons; Billy Eugene Vincent and Noel Ivan Vincent, brothers, Clyde Edward and Clinton Dale and...