Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR

Teak Jason St. Germaine

Teak Jason St. Germaine

Apr 3, 2021

Teak Jason St. Germaine, 60, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, April, 3, 2021. He was born January 30, 1961, in Stockton, California, to Adolph Benard and Cloyce (Turbyeville) St. Germaine. He is preceded in death by both his father, sister; Cheri St. Germaine and a brother; Jon St. Germaine. Teak is survived by his son; Jason (Tina) St. Germaine,...

Larry D Gray

Larry D Gray

Mar 16, 2021

Larry D. Gray, 75, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born May 13th, 1945, in Norman, Arkansas to the late Andrew (Pistol) and Mary Minerva (Lewis) Gray. He is preceded in death by both his parents, one daughter; Kimberly D Gray, sister; Lorene Gray and his father and mother in...

Ellen Mae Cappello

Ellen Mae Cappello

Mar 15, 2021

Ellen Mae Cappello, 74, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Monday, March 15th, 2021, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born May 17th, 1946 in Rochester, New York, to Angelo and Anita Cappello. She is preceded in death by her parents. Ellen is survived by her sons, Angelo (Jenni) Hernandez and Donald (Micki) Cappello, her daughter, Diane Cappello, grandchildren, Jericho...

Arthur "Artie" Husser

Arthur "Artie" Husser

Mar 10, 2021

Arthur “Artie” Huelon Husser, 64, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, March 9th, 2021, in Mena, Arkansas. He was born December 20th, 1956 in Lorraine La. to Arthur Huelon and Betty (Ard) Husser. Artie is preceded in death by his dad; Arthur Huelon Husser, two sisters; Jackie Husser Morris and Poly Ann Cavenaugh, one son; Nolan Ryan Husser and a...

Pamela "Shawna" Frazier

Pamela "Shawna" Frazier

Mar 6, 2021

Pamela Shawnaree “Shawna” Frazier, 50, of Cashiers, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 6th, 2021, at home. She was born June 20th, 1970, in Danville, Arkansas, to Kenneth Wayne and Pamela Elaine (Bates) Wallace. “Shawna” is survived by her husband of 15 years; James Frazier, 4 sons; Carson Riley married to Carlee Simmons, Mack Simmons, Michael James Frazier and Tanner...

Edwina Mae Gilzow

Edwina Mae Gilzow

Feb 19, 2021

Edwina Mae Reutz Gilzow of Mount Ida, AR, went to her heavenly reward on Feb. 19, 2021. She was 87. She was born March 9, 1933, in Mabelvale, AR, to Edward Walter Reutz and Ella Mae Reutz. She was a proud homemaker and a 36-year member of Lake Ouachita Baptist Church, where she served as organist for 30 years. Previously,...

Milton R Parish

Milton R Parish

Feb 17, 2021

Milton Parish, 69, of Black Springs, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Milton was born January 29, 1952 in Forney, TX to the late Sam and Mary (Watts) Parish. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother; Marvin Parish. Milton is survived by his three daughters; Carolyn Dowdy, Teresa McCarter...

Rayburn Gaston Sr.

Rayburn Gaston Sr.

Feb 10, 2021

Rayburn Gaston Sr., 73, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Rayburn was born March 25, 1947 in Sims, Arkansas, to Norman and Dezzie (Dillard) Gaston. He is preceded in death by both parents, all of his brothers; Seldon Gaston, L.C Gaston, JD Gaston, Bob Gaston and 1 sister; Ervil Moffitt. Rayburn is survived...

Herman "Duggan" Elder

Herman "Duggan" Elder

Feb 8, 2021

Herman “Duggan” Elder, 67, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Herman was born September 14, 1953 in Oden, AR to the late Clyde and Deloris Elder. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother; Carl Elder, and a sister; Shirley Angell. Herman is survived by his two daughters;...

Marian Edith Edmonds

Marian Edith Edmonds

Feb 4, 2021

On February 4, 2021, Marian Edith (Jackson) Edmonds, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, departed this life and was reunited with family and friends she had longed to see for some time. Marian was born on February 24, 1943, to Jimmy and Hazel (Amerson) Jackson, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was raised in Mt. Ida and was a 1961 graduate of Mt. Ida...

Alta Marie Shaw

Alta Marie Shaw

Jan 30, 2021

Alta Marie Hatton Shaw, age 93, of Sims, AR, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. She was born December 7, 1927 to the late Charley and Mattie Hatton in Sims, AR. Alta was the last surviving child of ten children. She was married to the late Irvin Shaw for 74...

Therman Ray Hill

Therman Ray Hill

Jan 21, 2021

Therman Ray Hill was found deceased at his residence on January 21st, 2021. He was born on July 8th, 1952 to Therman E. and Zelda Louise (Summitt) Hill in Eugene, Oregon. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1969 where after earning the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and having received a Letter of Appreciation...

Agnes Elisabeth Yandell

Agnes Elisabeth Yandell

Jan 20, 2021

Agnes Elisabeth Vincent Yandell, 76, of Oden, Arkansas, passed from Earth to Heaven Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 in Tulsa Oklahoma. She was born October 15th, 1944 in Dumas, Arkansas to Andrew and Emma (McKay) Vincent. Agnes was united in marriage June 22nd, 1963 to William F. Yandell. Agnes is preceded in death by both her parents, brothers; Carroll Vincent, Charles...

Eula Mae Qualls

Eula Mae Qualls

Jan 12, 2021

Eula Mae Summitt Qualls, 89, of Mount Ida, Arkansas. Eula went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years; Cleo Qualls, her parents; Isaac and Josie Summitt, brothers; Joseph, John and Leo Summitt and one sister, Cleo Mabry. Eula Mae leaves behind, her two daughters; Cathy (Bill) High...

William Thomas Sterlin

William Thomas Sterlin

Jan 11, 2021

William Thomas Sterlin, 73, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away at home, Monday, January 11th, 2021. He was born December 2nd, 1948, in Bakersfield, California to Oliver and Pauline (Kimbrell) Sterlin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his wife of 49 years; Patricia Sterlin, daughters; Christine (Jeffery) Watson, Kimberly (James) Labarbera, Nicole (Zachary) Wallace, son;...

Melba  Nillene Mckanna

Melba Nillene Mckanna

Jan 10, 2021

Melba Nillene McKanna, 82, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at home Sunday, January 10th, 2021. She was born August 6th, 1938 in Poyen, Arkansas, to Thomas H. and Lelia (Edwards) Lewis. Melba was preceded in death by her parents, her grandson; Jeremy Teel, her brother; Larry Lewis and her daughter-in-law; Patty Murray. Melba is survived by her husband of...

Irene Brakefield

Irene Brakefield

Jan 8, 2021

Irene Brakefield, 91, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Mount Ida, Arkansas. She was born November 5, 1929, in Mount Ida, AR to the late Louis and Florence (Barrett) Brakefield. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 59 years Joe, daughter; Robin, sisters; Estelene, Reggie, Helen, and Jessie Faye. Irene is...

Gary  Uadell Godwin

Gary Uadell Godwin

Jan 6, 2021

Gary Uadell Godwin, 60, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 in Story, Arkansas. He was born December 19th, 1960, in Tulare, California, to the late Lester and Jeneet (Qualls) Godwin in Tulare, California. Gary was preceded in death by his father; Lester Godwin and his son; Duane Godwin. Gary is survived his mother; Jeneet Godwin, his daughter...

Jeannette Wingfield  Fryar

Jeannette Wingfield Fryar

Jan 2, 2021

Jeannette Wingfield Fryar, 73, of Oden, Arkansas, went to her Heavenly home Saturday, January 2, 2021, in Mount Ida, Arkansas. She was active member at Litte Hope Baptist Church and served as a first responder with the Oden/Pencil Bluff Fire Dept. She had a true passion for helping others. She loved her time spent with family, they were the light...

George Emerson  Hite

George Emerson Hite

Jan 1, 2021

George Hite, 66, of Story, Arkansas, passed away January 1st, 2021. He was born May 31, 1954, in Newport, Arkansas, to Frank Emerson and Mary Ellen (Self) Hite. He was preceded in death by his father. George is survived by his 2 sons; Michael Hite and Frank (Sarah) Hite, his mother; Mary Hite and 4 beloved grandchildren. Graveside service will...