Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR

Jamie  Brandon Carmack

Jamie Brandon Carmack

Aug 16, 2020

Jamie Brandon Carmack, 48, of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at home. Jamie was born August 8th, 1972, in Rota, Spain, to Larry Grady and Joni L. (Newberry) Carmack. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Grady and Cletis Carmack & Jerry and Frankie (Newton) Newberry. Jamie is survived by his parents; Larry and Joni...

Emma Idell Elder

Emma Idell Elder

Aug 9, 2020

Emma Idell (Barber) Elder Idell Elder gained her heavenly wings on August 9, 2020, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. She was the youngest child born to Louis Miller Barber and Florence (Oller) Barber on January 4, 1920, at Sims, Arkansas. She married Gilford Elder July 5, 1937, they had four sons. Idell is pre-deceased by two sons, Arle Elder...

Abigail (Abby)  Lee Ellis

Abigail (Abby) Lee Ellis

Aug 6, 2020

Abigail (Abby) Lee Ellis, 4 years old, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 06, 2020. Abby was born November 4th, 2015, to Preston and Montana (McAdams) Ellis in Texarkana, Texas. She is preceded in death by her mother; great-great grandparents Andrew and Emma Vincent, Joe and Gertrude Hays, and great-grandfather; Lonnie Ellis. Abby is survived by her grandparents and...

Cinda Sue (Robison) Mchenry

Cinda Sue (Robison) Mchenry

Aug 6, 2020

Cinda Sue McHenry (Robison), 72, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 6th, 2020. Cinda was born August 8th, 1947 to James Rex and Susie Mae Robison (Hayes) in Noblesville, IN. Cinda is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, Daniel Robison and James Robison; and her late husband, James “Jim” McHenry. Cinda was a college graduate...

John M Taunton

John M Taunton

Aug 5, 2020

John M. Taunton, 74, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. John was born March 1st, 1946 to Elmer and Sybil (Stone) Taunton in Indigo, California. John is preceded in death by both parents and grandson; Drew Stamps. John is survived by his wife of 21 years; Karen Taunton, children; Tonya Deleon, Kevin...

Deborah (Debbie) P. Abbott

Deborah (Debbie) P. Abbott

Aug 4, 2020

Debroah (Debbie) P. Abbott, age 69, born on Sept. 09th, 1950, passed away at her home on Aug. 04th, 2020. She was preceded in death by a number of family, friends, which many were/are long-time neighbors, such as her parents Paul and Gladys Griblin, yet many relatives are still alive from the White or maternal side, such as one of...

Morgan Paige Hopper

Morgan Paige Hopper

Aug 3, 2020

Morgan Paige (Muncy) Hopper, 27, of Pencil Bluff, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 3rd, 2020. Morgan was born October 14th, 1992 in Russellville, Arkansas to Jimmy Muncy and Rhonda (Adams) Lambert. Morgan is a compassionate, loving and caring person, who is loved by everyone she has come in contact with. Morgan gave selflessly, always trying to help others. Morgan’s testimony...

Willis Ervin Summitt

Willis Ervin Summitt

Aug 2, 2020

On Sunday, August 2nd, 2020, Willis Ervin Summitt, faithful pastor of 31 years, passed away at the age of 91 in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Willis was born on March 9th, 1929 to (Belve) Ervin and Nancy Arsula (Gaston) Summitt in Sims, Arkansas. In July of 1949, he married Eloise Long and their loving marriage lasted until her death on March...

James (Jim) Louis Gilzow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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...