Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
George Elden Grisham
Dec 4, 2021
George Grisham, 53, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at home Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born December 1, 1968 at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho to the late George Ellis and Cloma Lou (Stinebaugh) Grisham. He is preceded in death by both parents and a daughter; Samantha Serradell. George is survived by his sons; Shaye...
Rufus V Sekavec
Nov 28, 2021
Rufus Sekavec, age 87, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away November 28, 2021 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Rufus was born on January 29, 1934 in Mount Ida to the late Milios Victor and Pauline (Goodner) Sekavec. He is preceded in death by both his parents, his wife of 66 years, Mary Sekavec, son; David Sekavec, daughter;...
Mary E Sekavec
Nov 25, 2021
Mary E. Sekavec, age 84, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away November 25, 2021 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mary was born on August 25, 1937 in Monett, MO. to the late Arthur and Mary Ellen (Nelson) Ethridge. She is preceded in death by both her parents, son; David Sekavec and daughter; Ruth Sekavec. Mary is survived...
David James Swindle
Nov 24, 2021
David Swindle, age 70, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away November 24, 2021 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. David was born on October 22, 1951 in Mount Ida, Arkansas to the late Shay and Pauline (Wilhite) Swindle. He is preceded in death by both his parents, brothers; Shay “June Bug” Swindle, and Richard Swindle, sisters; Mary Matzke,...
Carl Guy Perry Jr.
Nov 8, 2021
Carl Guy Perry Jr., age 62, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, November 8, 2021. In Houston, Texas, he was born March 27, 1959, to Carl Perry, Sr., and Lynne Hansberger. Carl is preceded in death by his parents and his youngest son, Nicholas William Perry. Carl is survived by his wife of 36 years; Kristi Perry, son...
James Earl Ponder
Nov 7, 2021
James E. Ponder age 87 of Norman went to be with the Lord November 7, 2021. He was born on April 7, 1934 in Caddo Gap, the son of Joseph Alvin Ponder and Etta Jane Driggers. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law Lois Ponder, 4 sisters Nelix Sis Waggoner, Billy Jo Scott, Lucille Ponder Varnell and Maxine...
Donald "Don" Ray White
Nov 3, 2021
Donald “Don” Ray White, born September 24, 1935 in Oklahoma at Fort Sill Army Hospital to LeRoy and Anna (Ballou) White. Don spent all his young life moving from post to base with his family. Don graduated in 1955 from Ingliside High School in Corpus Christi, Texas; then went to work as lab-tech for Reynolds Aluminum. Don was drafted in...
Russell L Irons
Nov 3, 2021
Russell L. Irons, 54, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Baptist Health in North Little Rock. He was born December 13, 1966 in Hot Springs to Glenn and Bonnie (Carter) Irons. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; (paternal) Carroll and Ethel Irons, (maternal) Austin and Ova Carter. Russell was saved and baptized...
Franklin Cravens
Oct 24, 2021
Franklin Cravens, 60, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at his home. He was born June 25, 1961, in Welch, Oklahoma, to Earl Lewis and Jamie Anson (Porter) Cravens. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, brother; Johnny Cravens, a grandchild; Clayton Burnett and step-dad; William Anson. Franklin is survived by his wife...
Wendall Dean Reed
Oct 21, 2021
Wendall Dean Reed, age 62, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away October 21, 2021 at his home. Wendall was born on August 20, 1959 in French Champ, Cal, to the late Willis Dean Reed and Geneva Allen Reed. He is proceeded in death by both his parents. Wendall is survived by his daughters; Jennifer Reed, and Kristina Reed, grandchildren; Karter...
Marie Reynolds
Oct 20, 2021
Marie Forrester Reynolds, 96, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2021 at Glenwood Nursing Home. She was born on December 8, 1924 to John Arvent Forrester and Alice C. Perrin Forrester in Owen, Arkansas. She married Henry Eldridge Reynolds on April 7, 1945 in Norman. She lived most her life in Montgomery and Polk Counties before moving...
Eltha V. Woods
Oct 12, 2021
Eltha V. Woods, 91, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born June 25, 1930, in Arkansas, to Alanzo and Gracie (Standaford) Carter. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband of 59 years; James Woods, grandson; Robert Smith and her brother. Eltha is survived by her daughter; Shirley Smith, son; Jimmy...
Jerry Wayne Sullivan Sr.
Oct 4, 2021
Jerry W. Sullivan Sr., 73, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, formerly of Oak Grove, La passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 2, 1948 in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to the late George and Alberta Sullivan. He is preceded in death by both his parents, brother; Odell Sullivan, and two sister; Bessie...
Lonnie Ray Beggs
Oct 4, 2021
Lonnie Ray Beggs, 83, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving children at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born June 26, 1938 in Sims, Arkansas to the late Richard and Mattie Beggs. He is preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers, 1 sister, 1 brother in law and...
Johnnie Osburn Cozby Sr.
Sep 28, 2021
Johnnie Osburn Cozby Sr., 73, of Norman Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born December 29, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to the late Clifton and Lillian (Dickson) Cozby. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, step-father, brother, son; Joe Donald Dekuyper, 2 daughters; Judy Weikel and Patricia Vaughn. Johnnie is survived by his...
Kenny Bailey
Sep 27, 2021
Kenny Bailey, age 82 of Little Rock, passed away peacefully September 27. Son of Lucy Ann Boiter (Graves) Step-son of Joe Boiter Brother of Janie Shrum (Kenneth) of Fordyce Husband of Marianne Bailey of 41 years Father of Michele Horsey (Keith) of Little Rock and Cherie Locke (Russell) of Mount Ida Stepfather of Joey Frawley of Little Rock Pepaw of...
Donna Marie Zelgiewicz
Sep 24, 2021
Donna Marie Zelgiewicz, 85, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 24, 1935 to the late Joseph and Juanita Bronczyk. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronald Jerome Zelgiewicz and two sisters, Joan DeBauche, and Carol Obluck. Donna is survived by...
Phyllis Diane Goodner
Sep 21, 2021
Phyllis Diane Goodner, 65, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home. She was born May 30, 1956 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Vernon and Norma Jo (Booth) Stanley. She is preceded in death by both parents. Phyllis is survived by her son; Adam Goodner, daughter; Holly Goodner and a host of other family and...
Nancy "Deda" Qualls
Sep 20, 2021
Nancy E. “Deda” Qualls, RN Nancy “Deda” Qualls, 76 of Sims, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Murfreesboro Rehab & Nursing Center in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Deda was born in Sims, Arkansas, August 30, 1945 to the late Zelmer & Anna (Tucker) Qualls. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Bernest Qualls, her brother...
Danny Eugene Ditgen Jr.
Sep 19, 2021
Danny “Poppy” Ditgen, 57, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021, as a result of an accidental drowning. Danny was born in Orange, California, November 15th, 1963, to Danny Ditgen Sr. and Diana (Manning) Ballew. Danny is preceded in death by both his parents, his “favorite” brother Johnny Ditgen. Danny is survived by his better half, Cheryl, his...
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