Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR

John W Scrimshire

John W Scrimshire

Oct 22, 2022

John William Scrimshire, 97, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Hot Springs. He was born August 14, 1925, in Washita, Arkansas, to the late William Wesley and Olivia Zora (Baker) Scrimshire. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his wife Christine Scrimshire and his brother, Bill Scrimshire.

John is survived by his sons,...

Eleanor Jane Hamilton

Eleanor Jane Hamilton

Oct 22, 2022

Eleanor Jane (Rosteet) Hamilton, 84, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born February 14, 1938, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Paul Miguel and Ida (Herr) Rosteet. Eleanor is preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband, James Donald Hamilton.

Eleanor is survived by her son, James (Sherrol) Hamilton, brother, Paul Rudolph...

Larry Lee Snook

Larry Lee Snook

Oct 16, 2022

Larry Snook, 72, of Norman, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born September 25, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, to Frank and Gladys Snook.

Larry is survived by 2 sons, Don Breeden, Josh Snook and wife Christi, 3 grandchildren, Natasha Breeden, Slade Snook and Destiny Snook, nephew, Dennis Snook along with a host of other family and friends.

All family...

Danis Lovell Sandlin

Danis Lovell Sandlin

Oct 11, 2022

Danis Lovell Sandlin, 75, of Sims, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in Hot Springs. He was born March 8th, 1947, in Mount Ida to the late Marion R and Virginia I (Hamilton) Sandlin. Danis is preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother, Billy Sandlin.

Danis is survived by his wife of 52 years, Brenda Sandlin,...

Ina Lois Summitt

Ina Lois Summitt

Sep 13, 2022

Ina Lois McKinney Summitt, age 92, of Mount Ida, passed away September 13, 2022. She was born November 17, 1929, in Sims, Arkansas, the only daughter of Virgil and Zetta McKinney. She was the fourth of five children and was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Elbert, Dodd, I.J. and Jack McKinney.

She married Wilburn Summitt on November...

Robert "Bob" Shick

Robert "Bob" Shick

Sep 10, 2022

Robert E. (Bob) Shick was born in Hardin Ohio, on June 24, 1930, to Ira and Mabel (McGinnis) Shick. He served as a tail gunner in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, then spent many years in the retail business.

Bob moved to Mount Ida where he met the love of his life, Nola (Sissy). They were married on...

Alger Tabor

Alger Tabor

Sep 9, 2022

Alger Arvin Tabor, born December 10, 1935, passed away this last Friday, September 9, 2022. Alger was born in Oden and married the love of his life on December 3, 1954, Clorece L. Short. They had a great life during their 62-year marriage.

Alger was in the auto body business for 55 years. He worked for Eddie Robbins in Texarkana until...

Paul Wayne Hamilton

Paul Wayne Hamilton

Sep 5, 2022

Paul Wayne Hamilton, 82 of Sheridan, Ark., finished his 18th hole of his course of life on September 5, 2022. Paul was born September 22, 1939 in Black Springs, Ark., to the late Marvin and Beatrice Hamilton. Paul served in the United States Army where he earned an Army Marksmanship pin for his sharp shooting abilities. He spent the majority...

Donald "Ted"  Abernathy

Donald "Ted" Abernathy

Sep 3, 2022

Donald Edward “Ted” Abernathy, 91, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away in Hot Springs, Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was born November 17, 1930, in Oden to Jessie and Virdie (Fryar) Abernathy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son; Don Abernathy, grandson; Cole Abernathy, wife; JoAnn Abernathy, wife; Katie Abernathy, 7 brothers and 1 sister.

Ted is survived by his son;...

Cloyce L. Weller

Cloyce L. Weller

Aug 15, 2022

Cloyce l. Weller, 85, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, August 15, 2022, in Hot Springs. She was born October 25, 1936, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to the late Everette and Minnie (Rush) Turbybille. Cloyce is preceded in death by both of her parents, brothers and sisters, daughter, Cheri St. Germaine, sons, Teak St. Germaine and John St. Germaine. Cloyce...

Patricia Scott

Patricia Scott

Aug 7, 2022

Patricia Scott, age 82, of Mount Ida, AR passed peacefully at home on August 7, 2022, surrounded by those she loved. She was born on October 1, 1939. The daughter of Dossie Singleton and Thursie Scott. Patricia (Pat) is preceded in death by both of her parents, her beloved husband of 59 years, Waymon E. Scott, and infant daughter, Rachelle...

Bertie Fern Irons

Bertie Fern Irons

Aug 6, 2022

Bertie “Fern” (Turner) Irons, age 78, of Oden, Arkansas passed away August 6, 2022, in a Hot Springs hospital. Fern was born on August 2, 1944, in Alexandria, Indiana to J.E. and Denver Turner. She grew up and attended school in Farmersville, California. Fern is preceded in death by her son, Roben Irons, brother, Roy Turner, and sister, Ruby Irons....

Marguerite Mccaslin

Marguerite Mccaslin

Jul 13, 2022

Marguerite Graham McCaslin, age 98, of Mount Ida, passed away July 13, 2022. She was born March 19, 1924, in Mount Ida, the daughter of Oscar and Lela Graham. She was the fourth of six children and was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. She married Clayton W. McCaslin of Royal, April 17, 1944. They had celebrated sixty-two...

Geraldine  "Gerry"  Fitts

Geraldine "Gerry" Fitts

Jun 29, 2022

Geraldine Mary Fitts 4/7/1937 – 6/29/2022 Geraldine “Gerry” Fitts of Mount Ida, AR passed peacefully in her home on 6/29/2022. To say Gerry was a firecracker would be an understatement. Gerry was born and raised in St. John’s Newfoundland where she met and married her first husband, an American Airman, with whom she had her 6 children with. Their adventures...

Shirley Byers

Shirley Byers

Jun 28, 2022

Shirley Byers of Mount Ida, AR, departed this Earth for her heavenly home on June 28, 2022. Shirley was born December 17, 1935, in Roseberg, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Delbert “Red” Byers. Shirley liked to stay busy and spent her adult life working in a glove factory, the shoe factory, and then...

Jerry  Thomas Beggs Ii

Jerry Thomas Beggs Ii

Jun 19, 2022

Jerry Thomas Beggs II was born November 20, 1966 to Jerry Thomas Beggs I and Linda Pearl (Manley) Beggs at Hot Springs, Arkansas in the old Ouachita Memorial Hospital. Jerry passed peacefully at his home in Chula (rural South Yell County), Arkansas June 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, his paternal grandparents: Thomas Alexander Beggs and...

William "Bill" Forbes

William "Bill" Forbes

Jun 12, 2022

William “Bill” Forbes, 84, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at his home, Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born January 18, 1938, in Oden, Arkansas, to Ira Woodrow and Cortez (Stanley) Forbes. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, first wife, Judy (Betts) Forbes and his brother, LD “Sonny” Stanley. William is survived by his wife,...

Timothy Aldean Williamson

Timothy Aldean Williamson

Jun 9, 2022

Timothy A. Williamson, 66, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away at his home, Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born June 2, 1956, in Walnut Creek, California, to John A and Marilyn R. (Stachey) Williamson. Timothy is survived by his mother, Marilyn Williamson, sister, Suzzane Hickman and brother, Phil Williamson. Tim was a very friendly man. He loved his family...

Cynthia Leigh Garrett

Cynthia Leigh Garrett

May 31, 2022

Cynthia Leigh Garrett, 58, of Story, Arkansas, passed away at her home, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born March 28, 1964, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to John C. And Peggy (Rainwater) Smith. Cynthia is preceded in death by her grandson, Cade Ackard and her mother-in-law, Joann Mitchum. Cynthia was an employee of Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for 25...

Jerry Thomas Beggs

Jerry Thomas Beggs

May 28, 2022

Jerry Thomas Beggs was born November 28, 1945, to Thomas Alexander Beggs and Birtie Mae (Carter) Beggs at Sims, Arkansas up Fiddler Creek. Jerry passed peacefully at his home in Chula (rural South Yell County), Arkansas May 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Judy Louise Harbor, Anna Jewel Taylor, Brother-in-law Delmer Taylor and niece Rose...