Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
James (Jim) Louis Gilzow
Jul 28, 2020
James Louis (Jim) Gilzow of Mount Ida completed the journey to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 28. He was 91. He was born Aug. 31, 1928, in Mabelvale, Ark., to Dora Mae and Louis Gilzow. He was a Baptist. Jim was best known to family and friends for his genuinely kind and soft-spoken nature, along with his sense of...
Therman Olen To White
Jul 27, 2020
Therman Olen (T. O.) White, age 91, of Story, AR, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at CHI St Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs, AR. He was born on October 21, 1928, in Boles, AR, to Noah and Sleeter (Phillips) White. T. O. enjoyed a rewarding career with the Lubbock, TX Fire Department before returning to Arkansas for his...
Arthur Gay Helgesen
Jul 21, 2020
Arthur Gay Helgesen, 83, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, at home. He was born October 29th, 1936, to Arthur O. Helgesen and Mildred Emilea (Thies) Helgesen in Elgin, Illinois. He is preceded in death by both his parents, and 3 brothers; Leslie Ross, Arnold Ross, and Gene Helgesen. He is survived by his children; Brian...
Steven Clark Rabalais
Jul 9, 2020
Steven Clark Rabalais, 70, of Norman, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 9th, 2020 at Hospice in Hot Springs. Steven was born May 10th, 1950, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Bernard and Billie Jeanne (Deer) Rabalais. Steven is preceded in death by his parents. Steven is survived by his wife of 32 years; Jean (Webster) Rabalais, son; Harrison Rabalais, daughter; Leslie...
Roberta A. Manning
Jun 27, 2020
Roberta A. (Wall) Manning, 81, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, June 27th, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born August 10th, 1938 in Oakland, California, to Giles Wall and Ena (Kipps) Wall. She is preceded in death by both her parents, her husband; Mickey Manning, son; Michael Manning and a sister; Phyllis Wall. She is survived by a...
Burton L Ford
Jun 25, 2020
Burton L Ford, 80, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home. He was born September 12, 1939, in Hot Springs, AR to the late William and Dollie Ford. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Burton was a member of the Oden First Baptist where he was a...
James Marvin Short
Jun 18, 2020
James Marvin Short, 84, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 18th, 2020. He was born January 3rd, 1936, to Martin and Martha (Roberts) Short in Mount Ida. He was preceded in death by both his parents and a sister; Clorece Tabor. He is survived by wife; Lucille Short, children; Bill (Becky) Short, Bob (Brenda) Short, Stacy (Chris) Duncan, Sherrie...
Louise P Dillon
Jun 10, 2020
Louise P. Dillon, 92, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, June 10th, 2020. She was born August 17th, 1927, in Elmwood, Oklahoma, to H.P. and Elizabeth (Cripps) Huckins. Louise is preceded in death by both parents, husband; John Dillon, sons; John Anthony Dillon, Michael Dillon and Edmund Dillon, grandsons; John Jesse Dillon, Brian Dillon, and John Spurling, daughter-in-law; Sue...
"Bj" Billy Joe Douglas
May 26, 2020
“BJ” Billy Joe Douglas, 39, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away May 26th, 2020, at his home. He was born April 1st, 1981, to Ronnie Douglas and Carolyn (Black) Stanley, in Hot Springs. He is preceded in death by both his parents, brother; Johnny Summitt and grandmother; Betty Black. He is survived by his siblings; Rhonda Sexton, Geneva (Ted) Wheeler,...
Phillip A Farmer
May 23, 2020
Phillip A Farmer age 66 of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away May 23, 2020. Phillip was born February 27, 1954 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Ruby Haden Farmer and Marjorie Fisher Farmer. Phillip is preceded in death by his parents Ruby Haden Farmer and Marjorie Fisher Farmer, and two Brothers; David Lee Farmer and Ronald Allen Farmer. Phillip is survived...
Billy Charles Pierce
May 15, 2020
Billy Charles Pierce, 82 of Mount Ida, AR., departed this earth to meet his Lord on May 15, 2020. He was born in Poteau, Oklahoma on July 13, 1937. He was a beloved husband, father and a dear friend to many. Billy is survived by his wife and best friend, Charlotte of 60 years of marriage; his daughter, Carolyn Jean...
Michelle Leann Vandiver
May 7, 2020
Michelle LeAnn (Killian) Vandiver, age 32, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed on May 7, 2020 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR. She was born February 23, 1988, in Bakersfield, California to Michael and Brenda (Harvill) Killian. She is preceded in death by her father; Michael Killian, 2 brothers; Justin Killian and Dillon Killian, and her paternal and maternal grandparents. Michelle...
Edward Anderson
May 6, 2020
Edward O. Anderson, 66, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at home. He was born September 6th, 1953 in Hot Springs to Odis and Margaret (Cox) Anderson. Edward was preceded in death by both parents, 2 brothers; James Anderson and Robert Anderson and a sister; Betty Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years; Joyce...
William "Pedro" Johnny Hackney
Apr 27, 2020
William “Pedro” Johnny Hackney, 76, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Monday, April 27th, 2020, in Hot Springs. He was born March 20th, 1944, in Vian, Oklahoma, to Albert and Lizzie Hackney. Pedro is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lizzie Hackney and a special friend; the late Alvin Lambert. William was a Vietnam Veteran, Log truck Driver, Guard...
Duane Cox
Apr 27, 2020
Duane Cox, age 78, of Norman, AR, passed on March April 27, 2020 in Norman, AR. He was born May 20, 1941, in Norman, AR to the late MF “Cap” and Goldie Cox. He is preceded in death by both his parents, sister, Shirley Aston, infant sister, Wanda Cox and brother, Donny Cox. He was a graduate of Norman High...
Connie Blanche Carter
Apr 24, 2020
Connie Blanche Carter, age 78, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 24th, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born September 6th, 1941 in Tyronza, Arkansas to William Mearl and Blanche Lena Mae Dempsey. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband; R.B Carter. She is survived by her children; Bonnie (Dennis) Bostic, Jimmy (Jill) Burton,...
David Samuel Sheufelt
Apr 18, 2020
David Samuel Sheufelt, 41, of Royal, Arkansas, gained his Golden Hammer on April 18, 2020. He was born December 25, 1978, sharing a birthday with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, every year. He was born in San Bernardino, California, to his mother, Lena Williams. David was a man of men, he could do just about anything anyone needed done....
Leslie L. Ruth Jr.
Apr 4, 2020
Leslie L. Ruth Jr., 79, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, April 4th, 2020. He was born August 18th, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Leslie L. Ruth Sr. and Louise (Smith) Ruth. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, and a great-granddaughter; Alanna Lerille. Leslie was a retired owner of Pro Auto Parts of...
Aline Phillips
Mar 15, 2020
Aline Murphy Phillips, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away March 15, 2020 at Baptist Health in Arkadelphia, AR. Aline was born October 16, 1926 in a little community South Fork, in Mount Ida, AR, to the late Roy and Maggie (Campbell) Murphy. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Bill Phillips, and one sister in law Lois Buck....
Jerry L. Smith
Mar 12, 2020
Jerry L. Smith, 75, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away March 12, 2020 at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs with his wife by his side. He was born October 25, 1944 to Andrew and Iva (Powell) Smith. He is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by his wife of 32 years; Carolyn (Purswell) Smith and a host...
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