Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR

Mary L Laird

Mary L Laird

Oct 30, 2023

Mary L Laird, 80, of Mount Ida, passed away October 30, 2023, in Mount Ida, AR. Mary was born September 8, 1943, in Story, AR to the late James and Naomi Celcia (Aldridge) Breashears. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Bruce Laird, sister Vanita Abernathy, and brother George Breashears.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt....

Perry "Peanut" Burton

Perry "Peanut" Burton

Oct 25, 2023

Perry W Burton (Peanut) passed away October 25, 2023, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. Perry was born September 13, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Noah and Lurlene Burton. He is preceded in death by both his parents, sister Lisa Stueart.

Perry was a member of Imanual Baptist Church in Eldorado, AR, served his country in the United...

Forrest Kreg Kalisek

Forrest Kreg Kalisek

Oct 24, 2023

Forrest K Kalisek, 50, of Mount Ida, passed away October 24, 2023, in Little Rock, AR. Forrest was born July 30, 1973, in Owosso, MI to Robert and Cheryl Kalisek. He is preceded in death by his father Robert G Kalisek.

Forrest liked spending time with his son Nicolas at home, tinkering with cars and trucks in his spare time, he...

Mary  Lou  Inman

Mary Lou Inman

Oct 19, 2023

Mary Lou Inman, 91, of Plainview, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, October 19, 2023, at her home with her family at her side. She was born January 9, 1932, in Oden to the late William Fred and Lillie (Manley) Counts. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband Fred Inman, her sister Lou Ella McKay, her daughter...

Jeneva E.  Robbins

Jeneva E. Robbins

Oct 10, 2023

Jeneva E. Robbins, 78, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was born January 31, 1945, in Hot Springs, to Samuel and Mollie (Knox) Hughes. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband Doug Robbins, brother Harold Hughes and sister Virginia Midkiff.

Jeneva was a member...

Carl E. Ashmore

Carl E. Ashmore

Oct 5, 2023

Carl E. Ashmore, 81, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at his home, Thursday, October 5, 2023, with his family at his side. He was born April 22, 1942, in Rosedale, Mississippi, to the late Lester and Eva Mae (Goodwin) Ashmore. He is preceded in death by his parents and his mom Daisy Ashmore, Son Carl E Ashmore Jr., daughters...

Kathy Dunaway Gossett

Kathy Dunaway Gossett

Sep 22, 2023

Kathy Dunaway Gossett, 71, of Sims, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, September 22, 2023, in Mena. She was born March 12, 1952, in Mena to Ira Lee and Faye Alice (Godbehere) Dunaway. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, daughter, Sarah Coffey, brother, Lloyd Dunaway, and sisters, Emma Lou Shaw and Wanda Jean Henderson.

Kathy is survived by her...

Tammy Adams

Tammy Adams

Sep 21, 2023

Tammy Adams 55, of Malvern, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Hot Springs. She was born July 20, 1968, in Hot Springs to Willie Lee and Linda Sue (Scroggins) Clenney. She is preceded in death by her father, Willie Lee Clenney.

Tammy is survived by her husband of 20 years, Rickie Adams, her mother, Linda Sue Clenney Hall, her...

Anita  Irons

Anita Irons

Sep 21, 2023

Anita (Bryant) Irons, 70, of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Mount Ida, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Story, February 2, 1953, to Floyd Bryant and Evelyn (Elder) Bryant. She is preceded in death by her father, and her son Brent Shaw.

Anita is survived by her mother, Evelyn Bryant, son, Anthony Shaw...

Marc David Bailey

Marc David Bailey

Sep 14, 2023

Husband, Dad, Papa, Son, Brother, Master and Friend. Marc was born on July 10, 1963, in Carson City, NV. He was a man of God and used his actions to inspire others, work hard, love harder, and care for everyone he knew. Marc was never one to look for praise. He humbly served and led by example. He was our...

Ann Wortsmith

Ann Wortsmith

Sep 14, 2023

Ann Splawn Stevens Wortsmith of Mount Ida passed away on September 14, 2023. Annie was born on November 18, 1946 in North Little Rock. Her parents, Roy & Mildred Splawn, have pre-deceased her. Annie survived by her husband of 44 years Robert, son Todd Stevens (Tara); grand daughters Tristan Stevens and Tori Stevens; sister Sue Engstrom (Bruce); nephew Allen Engstrom...

Donnie Glen Noles

Donnie Glen Noles

Sep 11, 2023

Donnie Glen Noles “Paper Boy”, 79, of Mount Tabor, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, in Hot Springs. He was born August 15, 1944, in Mount Tabor to the late Roma and Ruby (Pate) Noles. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his wife Helen Noles.

Donnie is survived by his 2 sons, Glenn (LeAnn) Noles...

Jo Anna  Parker

Jo Anna Parker

Sep 11, 2023

Jo Anna Parker, 79, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away,

Monday, September 11, 2023 in Little Rock. She was born August

23, 1944 in DeQueen to Vernon C. and Margery Eudora (Trotter)

Wills. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband,

Jerry Parker; and her daughter, Tracey Lea Hill.

Jo Anna is survived by her son, Andy Hill; daughters, Nanette

(Scotty) Belford and Candy...

James  Albert  Mcallister

James Albert Mcallister

Aug 30, 2023

James (Jim) A. McAllister, 80, of Mena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 14, 1943, to Clarance ‘Slim’ and Maxine McAllister in Longview, Texas.

Jim worked as an Engineer until his retirement in 2008 and moved back to his childhood hometown, Mena, Arkansas in 2011 where met his wife, Michaela. ...

Suzanne Day Booth White

Suzanne Day Booth White

Aug 9, 2023

Suzanne Day Booth White, a precious and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away in Little Rock, AR on August 9 th 2023. Suzy was born on October 2, 1944 in Phoenix, AZ to Army Air Force parents Duffie and Josephine Booth. After the war, the family moved back home to Hope, AR, where Suzy lived an idyllic...

Charlene Jones

Charlene Jones

Aug 4, 2023

Charlene Jones, 95, of Norman, Arkansas, passed away August 4, 2023, at her home with her family at her side. She was born September 17, 1927, to Landis and Nora Isabelle (Asher) Hudson in Mount Judea, Arkansas. She is preceded by both of her parents, her husband, William Jones, her son, Dale Jones, 1 great-great granddaughter, Raylynn Clemmons, 5 brothers...

Melvin Lee Simpson

Melvin Lee Simpson

Jul 26, 2023

Melvin Lee Simpson, 77, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Hot Springs surrounded by his family. He was born March 15, 1946, in Mount Ida to the late William R. and Zelma (Featherston) Simpson. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, a sister Debbie Cunningham, and a brother-in-law Delano Sanders.

Melvin is survived...

Randy A.  Wheeler

Randy A. Wheeler

Jul 23, 2023

Randy Wheeler, 66, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Sunday July 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 30, 1957, in Tampa, Florida to Lloyd E. and Nancy E. (Laird) Hammond Wheeler. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister Sherry Keeton.

Randy is survived by his daughters, Niki (Lino) Sanchez...

Rosemary Powell

Rosemary Powell

Jul 10, 2023

Rosemary (Stanley) Powell, 100, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, July 10, 2023, in Hot Springs. She was born March 23, 1923, in Twin Creek, Arkansas, to the late Brack and Clara (Smith) Stanley. Rosemary is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband Clyde Lee Powell, her son Clyde Lee Powell Jr., her brothers Toney Stanley,...

Marla Marie Domerese

Marla Marie Domerese

Jul 4, 2023

With great sadness, the Domerese family announces the passing of our beloved Marla Marie Domerese, 70 years old, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, on July 04, 2023. This unexpected loss sits heavy in our hearts, but we are so grateful to have had her as a part of our family for the last 14 years.

Marla was born in Lynwood, California on...