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Robert Ray HolderRobert Ray Holder, 73, of Sims, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 in Hot Springs. He ...
10/20/2026

Robert Ray Holder

Robert Ray Holder, 73, of Sims, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 in Hot Springs. He was born October 10th, 1953 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, to Dessie (Rankin) Barber. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, brothers; Lee and Vann Holder.

Robert is survived by his son, Robert G. (Rita) Holder, grandson; Elijah Holder, sisters; Joyce Vann and Betty Chadler, nieces, nephews along with a host of other family and friends Arrangements were made and directed by Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guest register at thorntonfh.com

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Donald Ray NormanDonald Ray Norman, 90, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in Hot Springs. He was...
10/05/2026

Donald Ray Norman

Donald Ray Norman, 90, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in Hot Springs. He was born July 31st, 1936, in Meyers Creek, Arkansas, to Manuel and Lydia (Fryar) Norman. He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his wife, Wilma Norman, brother; James Norman and sister; Eulamae Norman

Donald is survived by his 3 sons; Gary (Mary) Norman, Barry (Ruth) Norman and Jerry (Dana) Norman, 7 grandchildren; Ocean (Willie) Brewer, Garrett Pearce, Matthew (Amanda) Norman, Melanie Norman, Jessica Norman, Brittany Norman and Jason (Ruth) Norman, great-grandchildren; Bryndan Norman, Laiken Brewer, Amelia Norman, Everett Norman, Adalen Norman and Olan Norman.

Graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, 10am at Oden Cemetery in Oden, Arkansas with Bro. Barry Norman officiating. Arrangements were made and directed under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guests may register at thorntonfh.com

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Frank Ervin BittleFrank Ervin Bittle, 79, of Monticello, AR, passed away September 24, 2026, in Little Rock, AR with fam...
09/25/2026

Frank Ervin Bittle

Frank Ervin Bittle, 79, of Monticello, AR, passed away September 24, 2026, in Little Rock, AR with family by his side. Frank was born May 19, 1947, in Dermott, Arkansas to Finnis and Anis (Tucker) Bittle. He is preceded in death by both parents.

Frank is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Abernathy Bittle, sons Wayne (Kimberly) Bittle, Casey (Ann Marie), grandchildren; Katlyn Bittle, Max Bittle, Alicia Bittle, Tyler Bittle and Jessica Bittle, brothers, Trezy Bittle, Finis (Patsy) Bittle sisters; Vanelane DeFir, Elaine Oglethorpe, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 1st, 2026, 1pm with service starting at 2pm at Lone Valley Church in Sims, Arkansas with Bro. Keith Pennington officiating. Pallbearers are Tyler Jacob Bittle, Max Bittle, David Bayird, Billy Ray Bates, Wesley Westerman, Dewight Lambert. Arrangements were made and directed by Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guest register at thorntonfh.com

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Billy Wayne SummittBilly Wayne Summitt, 75, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, September 24th, 2026 in Hot Spring...
09/25/2026

Billy Wayne Summitt

Billy Wayne Summitt, 75, of Oden, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, September 24th, 2026 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born December 7th, 1950, in Sims, Arkansas to the late Sherman and Effie (Smallwood) Summitt. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, brother Ray Summitt, sister Kathy Minton and his nephew Eugene Minton.

Billy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Summitt, son Michael (Tara) Summitt, sister Tammy (Poe) Constantino sister Debbie (Tim) Stokes, grandchildren Kaitlyn (Fletcher) Curtis, Abby Summitt, great grandson Van Curtis, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 27th, 2026, 2-4pm at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be Monday, September 28th, 2026, 2pm at Rocky Cemetery in Sims, Arkansas with Bro. Andy Kennedy officiating. Pallbearers: Eric Summitt, Lane Summitt, Kevin Irons, Aaron Baker, Ty Stokes and Andrew Carmack. Arrangements were made and directed by Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guest register at thorntonfh.com

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Shelton Ray LedbetterShelton Ray Ledbetter, 78, of Oden, AR passed away September 20, 2026 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Spri...
09/21/2026

Shelton Ray Ledbetter

Shelton Ray Ledbetter, 78, of Oden, AR passed away September 20, 2026 at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR. Shelton was born March 17, 1948 in Oden, AR to the late Clyde and Nora (Abernathy) Ledbetter. He is preceded in death by both parents, wife of 50 years Brenda Ledbetter, brothers Clovis Ledbetter and wife Oweita, Clois Ledbetter and wife Sue, two infant sisters.

Shelton is survived by his sons Jr Ledbetter and wife Amy, Brent Ledbetter and wife Julia, daughter Deyan Goines and husband Kenny, grandchildren, Jake Ledbetter and wife Natalie, Tate Ledbetter and wife Abby, Cory, Adam, Brittany Hanna and husband Scott, Taylor, Victoria, Dylan Dowdy, Cody Dowdy, and Brenna Goines, 6 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4-6pm at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel. Service will be Thursday, September 24, 2026 2pm at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Hog Jaw with Bro. Zach Johnson officiating. Pallbearers are Dylan Dowdy, Jake Ledbetter, Tate Ledbetter, Derrick Ledbetter, Mike Ledbetter and Jeff Blansett. Honorary pallbearers are Cody Dowdy, Doug Carmack, Joe Carmack, Robert Carmack, Vernon Ryan, Gene Spurling, Galen Burk and Daniel Black. Arrangements were made and directed under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guests may register at thorntonfh.com

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Orpha Mae LenardOrpha Mae (Hackney) Lenard, 93, of Oden, AR passed away September 18, 2026, in Mena, AR with family by h...
09/18/2026

Orpha Mae Lenard

Orpha Mae (Hackney) Lenard, 93, of Oden, AR passed away September 18, 2026, in Mena, AR with family by her side. Orpha Mae was born February 10, 1933, in Cherry Hill, Arkansas to John and Anges (Thompson) Hackney. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Raymond Lenard, sons Marty Lenard and his wife Kimberly Lenard, Mikey Lenard, 1 great-great grandson and all of her siblings.

Orpha Mae is survived by her son Ricky Lenard and wife Linda, and Ronny Lenard and wife Rosie, daughter Connie Singleton, 12 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren,9 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 1-2 pm, service will follow at 2 pm, at Union Church in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, with Bro Tommy Beshears officiating. Pallbearers: Nick Lenard, Justin Lenard, Dustin Lenard, RJ Lenard, Michael Stovall and Gary Alston. Burial at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements were made and directed under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guests may register at thorntonfh.com

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Chadon Michael JaynesChadon Michael Jaynes, 30, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, September 3rd, 2026. He was bo...
09/04/2026

Chadon Michael Jaynes

Chadon Michael Jaynes, 30, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, September 3rd, 2026. He was born January 11th, 1996, in Hemet, California, and raised by Robert Michael and Shelene (Nieman) Jaynes. Chadon is preceded in death by his biological mother, Michelle Anderson, father Robert Jaynes and brother Donald Thomas III.

Chadon is survived by his daughter Ashtyn Jaynes, mother Shelly Jaynes, brothers Kelly Jaynes, Charles (Andrea) Jaynes, Devan Carey, sisters Krystol (Jess) Nikolauson, Kryssa (Jake) Synder, Destiny Carey, And cousins Jeffrey Spradley, and numerous other cousins

Arrangements were made and directed under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guests may register at thorntonfh.com

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Everett "Bill" CobbEverett (Bill) Cobb, 94, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away August 16, 2026 in Mount Ida. He was bor...
08/17/2026

Everett "Bill" Cobb

Everett (Bill) Cobb, 94, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away August 16, 2026 in Mount Ida. He was born November 28, 1931, in Norman, Arkansas to Harvey and Inez (Gaston) Cobb. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Myrtle (Alexander) Cobb, sister Ruth Fryar brothers H.T. Cobb and Lonnie Cobb.

Bill is survived by his wife of 74 years-Wynemia (Hamilton) Cobb of Mount Ida, his children Jerry Cobb of Mount Ida, Janice (Thomas) Breashears of Mena, Arkansas, Lisa (Eugene) Qualls of Holiday Island, Arkansas. Grandchildren: Benjamin Breashears of Hardy, Arkansas, Daniel Breashears of Mena, Arkansas, Kevin Breashears of Bentonville, Arkansas, Cody (Markie) Qualls of Berryville, Arkansas. Great grandchildren Maryn and Harper Qualls. His Sister Ruthie Cobb of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Many nieces, nephews and other family.

Bill retired in 1985 after working 32 years for the Forest Service. He started his career as a Timber Marker on Womble District and retired as a Timber Sale Administrator.

Bill enjoyed time with his wife and family more than anything. He loved being in the outdoors, deer hunting and gardening

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Montgomery County Nursing Home for the care given our loved one.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 1 to 2 at the Thornton Funeral Home Chapel with service starting at 2pm with Bro. Don Vaughn officiating.

Arrangements were made and directed under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guests may register at thorntonfh.com

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Aaron Beggs(William) Aaron Beggs was born August 20, 1970 to Jerry Thomas Beggs I and Linda Pearl (Manley) Beggs at Mena...
08/10/2026

Aaron Beggs

(William) Aaron Beggs was born August 20, 1970 to Jerry Thomas Beggs I and Linda Pearl (Manley) Beggs at Mena, Arkansas in the old Mena Hospital. Aaron passed from this life at Chambers Hospital, Danville, Arkansas August 8, 2026, at 7:10 AM with his mother and Judy Lambert at his side. He was preceded in death by his father, his brother Jerry Thomas Beggs (Beige), his paternal grandparents: Thomas Alexander and Birtie Mae (Carter) Beggs, maternal grandparents: Ottis and Ellen Mae (Barber) Manley, aunts: Judy Louise (Beggs) Harbor, Anna Jewel (Beggs) Taylor, and Nona Lou (Manley) Beggs uncles: Samuel Joseph Manley, Delmer Paul Taylor, Noel Ivan Vincent, Dale Lloyd Tillery, Harry David Beggs and cousin Rose Anne (Taylor) Lewis.

Aaron is survived by his mother, Linda and his brothers: Clinton Ottis (Eva Lynn), Micaiah, his sister Rebekah Rochella (Clinton Ray) Weston - nephews: Blake Clinton (Megan), Clay Hunter (Jessica) Beggs, and Devin Garrett (Julie) Weston - nieces: Christin Lee (Beggs) Joshua Hall and Leslee Alexandria (Weston) Reuben Smith - great-nephews: Creed Blakeson, Brix Russell, Finn Alexander, Macklin James (Beggs), Camden Grant and Brooks Garrett (Weston), Hollis Reed and Hardy Alexander (Hall) - great-nieces: Saylor Noel Beggs, Hazen Lee Hall, and Landry Kate Weston - Uncles: Ogene Beggs, Ottis Chriss and Douglas Ryan Manley -aunts: Harriett Priscilla (Brown) Beggs, Debra Joan (Beggs) Rodriguez, Julie Mae (Manley) Tillery, Audrey Beth (Manley) Hoffman - and a host of extended family and friends.

Officiating: Joshua Alexander HallPallbearers are: Blake, Clay, and Robert Beggs, Devin Weston, Brandon Sandlin, Anthony Tillery, Thomas Qualls.Honorary Pallbearers: Marty Taylor, Joshua Hal

lSpecial thanks to the many caregivers who have helped us care for Aaron and Beige! The list is long but a special thanks goes to Judy Lambert for her love and concern for both.

Much appreciation to Dr. Philip Tippin and his staff for the 30+ years of TLC for our family; and to Chamber's Hospital nurses and staff.Aaron was a special young man, never met a stranger and loved everybody. He had many friends all over Montgomery and Yell counties. His life has been an inspiration to many and touching the lives of those who helped care for him throughout his life.

Aaron loved to ride on the 4-wheeler and later in his Gator, he shoveled sand and hammered 'many-a-nail' into the end of a big Pine piece of a log. His Dad left him with a big pile of sand and several short logs to hammer nails in before he went to meet the Lord!

Visitation was on Wednesday August 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Thornton Funeral Home in Mt. Ida. Memorial service is at Lone Valley Church in Sims Thursday August 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM with internment in the Beggs family mausoleum in the Lone Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mt. Ida.

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Casey Lee HelmsCasey Lee Helms, 51, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, in Foley, Alabama....
08/06/2026

Casey Lee Helms

Casey Lee Helms, 51, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, in Foley, Alabama. He was born January 23rd, 1975, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to GW and Colleen (Bryan) Helms. He is preceded in death by his uncle Gary Helms and both sets of grandparents, mother-in-law Linda Carver and brother-in-law Cory Carver.

Casey is survived by his wife, Amanda Helms, kids, Cade, Chloe, Cole (Peyton) and Olivia, his parents GW and Colleen Helms, brothers Rusty (Julie) Helms and James Helms, sister Elizabeth (Jimmy) Fryar, father and mother-in-law Glenn and Bonnie Carver, brother-in-law Chris (Deanna) Carver, Clint (Amanda) Carver, sister-in-law Angela (Kirk) Keller, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Celebration of Casey’s Life will be held Sunday, August 9th, 2026, 3-4pm at Mountain Harbor East Cove Pavilion, 181 Clubhouse Dr, Mount Ida, AR 71957.

Arrangements were made and directed under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guests may register at thorntonfh.com

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