Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Montgomery County, AR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Linda Ashmore
May 22, 2022
Linda Ashmore, 74, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Hot Springs. She was born December 9, 1947, in Caney, Kansas, to Orie Elbert and Emmie Todd. Linda is preceded in death by both of her parents, son, Carl Ashmore Jr., daughters, Pam Ashmore, Carolyn Ashmore, Gay Ashmore and Carla Ashmore, grandson, Carlos Ashmore, brothers, Elbert...
Alice Fern Owens
May 21, 2022
Alice Fern Owens, 61, of Pencil, Bluff, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at home. She was born March 5, 1961, in Roseburg, Oregon, to Archie and Kitty (Anderson) Jolly. She was preceded by death both of her parents and daughter-in-law, Jackie Starr. Alice is survived by her children, Charity (Ashley) Lewis, Dusty (Melissa) Starr, grandchildren, Jamie (Steven) Willis,...
Bernice Johnston
May 19, 2022
Bernice (Tedford) Johnston, 93, of Story, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mount Ida. She was born February 6, 1929, in Union Hill, Arkansas, to Dewil Tedford and Allie Marie (Cole) Reed. She is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Wint Johnston, (May 28, 2012); brothers, Sherleen Reed and Garvin Tedford....
Bobby Barrett
May 16, 2022
Bobby Barrett passed from this life on May 16, 2022, at the age of 87. Bobby was born on January 8, 1935, to Sam and Francis Barrett. Bobby was a coach and an educator for many years before serving as Superintendent of Mount Ida Schools for 17 years. As a coach & administrator, he influenced the lives of so many....
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