Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
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...
Barbara "Carmack" Skriba
Jan 13, 2022
Barbara Skriba, age 78, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away January 13, 2022, at MCNH, in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Barbara was born April 9, 1943, in Mountain Pine, Arkansas to the late Grady and Cletis Carmack. She is preceded in death by both her parents and husband, Michell “Mike” Skriba. Barbara is survived by her son Nathan Cochran of Little...
Florine Barksdale
Jan 12, 2022
Florine Barksdale passed away January 12, 2022 at Hospice Care Center in Little Rock. Formerly of Pine Bluff and Mount Ida, she was born May 23, 1927 in Emmet, AR to Mae and Frank Prescott. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, H.E. Barksdale and sister Marie Shoppe. She is survived by sons Hubert Barksdale, wife Diane...
Druzelle Ann Jenkins
Jan 9, 2022
Druzelle Jenkins, a longtime resident of Mount Ida, Arkansas, died on January 9, 2022, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was 94. Druzelle, also known as Dru, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. After raising her children, she returned to school to earn her nursing degree and went on to enjoy a...
Terry Gail Harrod
Jan 7, 2022
Terry Gail Harrod, 64, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 9, 1957, in Phoenix, Arizona, to the late Charles Battle and Joyce (Goodner) McKay. She is preceded in death by both her parents. Terry is survived by her husband of 47 years; Chris Harrod, daughters: Amy...
Mary Dell Pierce
Dec 27, 2021
Mary Pierce, age 81, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away December 27, 2021 at National Park Medical Center, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mary was born on December 2, 1940 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late John (Pat) and Ida Mae (Tisch) Pattillo. She is preceded in death by both her parents, and her brother, Jimmy Pattillo. Mary has lived...
Koe Wayne Kirby
Dec 27, 2021
Koe Wayne Kirby, age 17 days old, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away December 27, 2021 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Koe was born on December 10, 2021 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Brayden Kirby and Raven Havens. Koe is survived by his parents; Brayden Kirby and Raven Havens, brother; Tripp Gentry, maternal grandparents; Pamela and Shannon...
Maxine Phillips
Dec 10, 2021
February 24, 1935-December 10, 2021 Heaven’s music grew even more beautiful on Friday, December 10, 2021 as Maxine Phillips, 86, of Mount Ida began accompanying the angels on piano. Maxine was born February 24, 1935 to George and Pearl Poole. After graduating from high school, she attended the Draughon School of Business in Little Rock where she was an exemplary...
George C Rickards Iii
Dec 10, 2021
George Rickards III, 66, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at home Friday, December 10, 2021. He was born January 15, 1955 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and a sister; Janie Harvard. George is survived by two daughters; Heidi Hoskins (Shawn), and Dallas Smith (Rashard), 11 grandchildren, brother; John Rickards (Cookie),...
William P Ryan
Dec 5, 2021
William P. Ryan, age 81, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away December 5, 2021 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. William was born on June 14, 1940 in Langley, Kentucky to the late William J. and Lucille (May) Ryan. He is preceded in death by both his parents. William is survived by his wife; Harriet Ryan of...
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...
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