Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
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...
Earl Raines
Mar 11, 2020
Earl Raines, 75, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away on March 11, 2020, in Hot Springs, AR. He was born December 30, 1944, in Winslow, Arizona, to the late William McKinley Raines and Verla Pauline (Waddle) Raines. Earl is preceded in death by both his parents, wife; Pamela Raines, brother; Pete Raines, 2 half-brothers; Jimmy Raines and Billy Raines. Earl...
Johnny Lewis Fryar
Mar 3, 2020
Johnny Lewis Fryar, age 69, of Pencil Bluff, AR, departed this life on March 3, 2020 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR, with his family by his side after a long battle with Lupus and Heart Disease. He was born March 19, 1950, to the late Gerald Fryar and Nina Cates. He is preceded in death by both...
William "Bill" Kelly
Mar 2, 2020
William “Bill” Kelly, age 73, of Oden, AR, departed this life on March 2, 2020 at the Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mount Ida, AR. He was born February 24, 1947, in Mena, AR to the late James Kirby and Oza Bates Kelly. Mr. Kelly is preceded in death by both his parents. Mr. Kelly impacted the lives of all...
Betty Jo Prince
Feb 18, 2020
On February 18, 2020, Betty Jo Prince, age 89, passed away at Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mount Ida, AR. Betty Jo was born to Roy and Lynn Flatte on June 13, 1930, in Big Fork, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Fred Prince; their only child, William Randall Prince; and brother, Billy Jim Flatte. After...
Drusilla Lucille Wheeler
Feb 17, 2020
Drusilla Lucille (Weston) Wheeler died February 17th at the age of 104. Lucille was born to Ollie Lee Weston and Rebecca (Moore) Weston at Meyer Creek, Arkansas. She was the first of 17 children. She was baptized into Christ and became a life long member of the Mount Ida Church of Christ. Lucille was proceeded in death by her parents...
Norma Jean Barrett
Feb 16, 2020
Norma Jean Barrett, 87, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born in Mount Ida on October 14, 1932 to Burl and Gladys (Warren) Duke. Norma Jean is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Dub Barrett and son; Larry Bevill. Norma Jean is survived by 2 daughters; Teresa G. (William...
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