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Thornton Funeral Home, 211 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR (2025)

08/25/2025

Lorraine Robins

Lorraine Robins, 97 (Doover or Doo as she was known by family), of Mount Ida, went to be with the Good Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2025, she was born September 8, 1927, to Lloyd and Helen (Irons) Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Mearl C Robins.

She had a great love for her pets Baby Girl. She loved to Read the bible; she loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a lifelong resident of Mount Ida where she held many jobs titles, she worked for DHS, (which she still called it the welfare office). She and her husband owned Robins Farms, Robins Mining, Williams & Robins Real Estate, and Lorraine’s fashions where she was bookkeeper for all. She played the piano beautifully every Sunday at church until she was no longer able.

Lorraine is survived by her sister Patty Elder and her nephew Bill Scrimshire who she adored along with many other nieces and nephews and friends who loved her.

A Graveside Service will be at the Owley Cemetery Wednesday August 27, 2025 @ 2PM. Pallbearers are David Minton, Carolyn Minton, Casey Minton, Donna Bolin, Bryan Bolin, and Robert Talley. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

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08/25/2025

David A Welchman

David A Welchman, 61, of Mount Ida, AR passed away August 19, 2025, in Mount Ida, AR.David is preceded in death by his mother Virginia Welchman.

David is survived by one Uncle Larry Dunnaway and wife Linda, a host of cousins and other family and friends.

Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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08/19/2025

James G Black

James G. Black, 52, of Royal, AR, passed away August 17, 2025, in Mount Ida, AR. James was born March 28, 1973, in Hot Springs, AR to Henry Killian and Linda Hibbs. He is preceded in death by one brother David Killian.

James is survived by his mother Linda Hibbs, daughters Jasper Thompson, Jordin Black, and Justice Mack and husband Chase, 8 grandchildren Natalee, Nathan, Samuel, Jaycob, Jennifer, Hunter, Harlyn, and Emmarie, sister Kristen Killian and brother Nick Killian, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Celebration of Life will be Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Glory Barn Church, 138 Treasure Isle Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

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08/18/2025

Winona Carter

Winona Carter, 98, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, went to Heaven on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She passed away peacefully in the Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mt Ida, Arkansas. Winona was married to Morris Carter on the 28th of September, 1946, and was the mother of three adult sons. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Winona was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years; Morris Carter, son; Tommy Trapp, parents; Isom and Molly Gibbs, brothers; Elton, Grover and Ellis Gibbs, and sisters; Zetta McKinney, Dale Scott, Alma Whisenhunt, and Ellen Whisenhunt.

Winona leaves behind two sons; Ronnie Carter and Clay Carter, four grandchildren; Benjamin Carter, Carla Carter, Jessi Miller and Spence Carter, and three great grandchildren; Kai Carter, Harper Miller, and Knox Miller. Also left behind are so many others, including nieces, nephews and friends, all who were loved and cherished.

Born in Sims Arkansas November 24, 1926, she was the daughter of Isom and Molly (Summit) Gibbs of Sims, and the youngest of eight children. Winona was a lifelong member of the Lone Valley Church of God in Sims, and the last living grandchild of the Lone Valley church founder, Daniel Summit. As she traveled through the Sims community and surrounding area, Winona would always tell which families lived where, the names of their children, who those children married, and even the names of their grandchildren. And there were so many stories to go along with each family. Winona was a Carter, and definitely a Gibbs and Summit. But she was also a McKinney, Barber, Whisenhunt, Stovall, Elder, Dillard, Qualls, Shaw, Plyler, Gray and other family names who settled in the Sims community. Those are the families Winona knew as a child almost a century ago, who helped form the woman she was. Her memory, knowledge and love of the Sims community and its’ people never failed.

The family would like to thank everyone for the love and support they have provided for Mom throughout her life. A special thanks to the caregivers at the Mt Ida Assisted Living facility and Mt Ida Nursing Home.

Services will be held at the Lone Valley Church, Sims, Arkansas on Thursday, 21 August, at 11am. Brother Jerry Stovall will officiate. Interment will follow at Lone Valley Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Ben Carter, Spence Carter, Joe Whisenhunt, Kent Carter, David Neal Whisenhunt and Mark Whisenhunt.

Honorary pallbearers: Tony Carter, Russell Whisenhunt, Ricky Summit, Phil Whisenhunt, Rusty Whisenhunt, Bryan Whisenhunt and Chris Eder.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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08/18/2025

Waylon Abernathy Sr.

Waylon Abernathy Sr., 90, of Benton, AR passed away August 16, 2025, in Little Rock, AR with family by his side. Waylon was born July 9, 1935, in Hog Jaw Community near Oden, AR to Buford and Bessie (Jackson) Abernathy. Waylon is preceded in death by both parents, and daughter Patty Abernathy.

Waylon was a pillar in the community, giving generously of his time and talents. He worked on numerous projects throughout his life, and as a general contractor, retailer and developer. He built both commercial and residential properties that continue to stand as a testament to his dedication and craftsmanship in Mt. Ida and throughout the state.

Waylon is survived by his wife Karen Abernathy; his son Waylon Abernathy Jr. and wife Ramona; his daughters Sharon Abernathy Blevins, Angie Dischinger and husband Brian, and Hollie Marling and husband Michael; his grandchildren Sarah Odle (Brian), Lindsay Harlan (Nick), Waylon Abernathy III (Tori), Elias, Alisa, Asher, Grayson, and Tinley Marling, and Taylor and Kaylie Dischinger; his great-grandchildren Madelyn and Amelia Odle, Hazel Grace and Walker Harlan, and Wit and Sylvie (on the way) Abernathy; his brother Alton Abernathy; his sister Willa Mae Abernathy Hale; along with nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.

Service Friday, August 22, 2025, at 10:30 at First Baptist Church of Mount Ida, AR. Bro. Jerry Stovall. Burial will follow at the Mt. Olive Cemetery in the community of Hog Jaw. Pallbearers Waylon Abernathy Jr., Waylon Abernathy III, Nick Harlan, Brian Odle, Michael Marling and Brian Dischinger. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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08/18/2025

Deborah Wood

Deborah Wood, 85, of Oden, AR, passed away August 15, 2025, in Fort Smith, AR, with family by her side. Deborah was born on May 17, 1940, in Pine Ridge, AR, to Ottis R. E. and Edna H. (Hicks) Gortemiller. She is preceded in death by both parents, son James Wood, brothers Gary Gortemiller and Bobby Gortemiller.

Deborah is survived by her daughters Heather Smith and husband Fraser, Becky Randolph, grandsons Ryan Revier, Michael Gilvarry, and James Dean Wood, great grandchildren Desiree, Austin and Livie, great great grandson Carter, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service Saturday, August 16, 2025, 6pm at Gortemiller Cemetery in Oden, AR. En lieu of flowers make a donation to your local animal rescue shelter, in memory of the love Deborah shared for all animals. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

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08/11/2025

Charley Guy O'Neal Jr.

Charley O’Neal, 74, of Mount Ida, AR passed away August 10, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR with family by his side. Charley was born on September 29, 1950, in Hot Springs, AR to Guy and Minnie (Campbell) O’Neal. He is preceded in death by both parents, his loving daughter Carrie Lynn O’Neal, brothers Jim O’Neal and Mike O’Neal, sisters Wanda O’Neal and Sue McLane, brother-in-law Bob McLane.

Charley was a retired dump truck driver of 40 years and a Veteran of the Air National Guard of Arkansas. Charley was an avid deer and turkey hunter and had a passion for collecting classic Camaros. Charley was a family man and loved his family dearly.

Charley is survived by his wife of 54 years Kathy (Thew) O’Neal the love of his life and he was hers as well, daughter Michelle Lacefield (Temple), grandchildren Zachary Kesterson (Jay), Michael Kesterson (Katy), Christian O’Neal (Leona), great grandson Kash Kesterson, sister-in-law Paulette O’Neal, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends and his fur baby Rue Rue.

Visitation Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6 to 8 at Thornton Funeral Home. Service Wednesday August 13, 2025, 10am at Joplin Methodist Church, Bro. Justin Neal will officiate. Burial will follow at the Joplin Cemetery. Pallbearers Zachary Kesterson, Michael Kesterson, Christian O’Neal, Mike Thew, Marvin Thew, Melvin Thew, Mark Thew and Bart Williams. Honorary Pallbearers Jimmy Smith, Marty Wagner, Dale Cleveland, Sammy Jones, Charlie Jones, Bill Jones, Jack Jones, Kenny Jones. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

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07/24/2025

Joyce Lynn Anderson

Joyce L Anderson, 70, of Story, AR passed away July 23, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR with family by her side. Joyce was born on September 18, 1954, in Mena, AR to Daniel and Dorothy (Hughes) Davis. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Eddie Anderson, sisters Patricia Davis, Jackie Ladd, Beatrice Qualls, brothers Butch Crowe and Alvin Lambert.

Joyce is survived by her children Sondra Cogburn and Wade Anderson (Becky), grandchildren Charlie Cogburn, Daniel Henthorn, great grandchildren, sisters Florence Irons (Marty), Betty Ingram (James), Beverly Grebetz, brothers Cliffton Lambert, Ronald Davis, Tony Davis, Mervin Lambert (Treva), Melvin Lambert (Marsha), sister in law Burline Perez, brother in law Jackie Hood, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

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07/21/2025

Rory Edward Brown

Rory E. Brown, 67, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away July 20, 2025, at his home. Rory was born 2/20/1958 in Owosso, MI. to Donald Post and Leona Heminway. He is preceded in death by both parents, daughter Misty Diggs, brothers Michael and Timothy Post.

Rory is survived by his wife Brenda Brown; daughters Christy Rieves and husband Zach, Patti Brown, DeLainey Brown, Tara Wagner; sons Rory Brown Jr., Lee Currie and wife Jillian, Nathan Kirby, Kory Kirby, Tyler Kirby; grandchildren Jacy, Jaxon, and Easton Rieves, Grace Brown, Layla Jacobs, Stella Thompson, Oliver Kirby, Tristan Rivers and Trypp Wagner; sisters Dona Madland and husband Paul, Christine Post; brothers Patrick Post and wife Beth, and Charles Brown and wife Robin; a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Rory was a decorated retired Army Veteran. He loved his country and his motorcycle, but above all, he loved his family. They were everything to him. Rory's hope was to ride his Harley out West one last time. In keeping with his final wishes, there will be no service.

In lieu of flowers, please choose to plant a tree, or make a donation in support of Disabled Veterans or your local Humane society.

All flowers have been received with much love and thanks to all who have reached out.

Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

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07/17/2025

Maxine Morrow Pearce

Maxine Morrow Pearce, 89, of Oden, AR went to be the Lord July 17, 2025, in Hot Springs, AR, with family by her side. Maxine was born November 17, 1935, in Lepanto, AR to Thomas Richard and Lois Audrey (Lemon) Morrow. At an early age she moved to the Monticello community in Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Pearce, parents, Thomas Richard and Lois Morrow, her three younger siblings, Kathleen, Joyce, and William Morrow, granddaughter, Laura Byrd, and great grandchild, Emily Byrd.

She married the love of her life on April 26, 1954, and briefly moved with him to an Air Force base in Arizona before moving back to the Monticello Community in Louisiana. Maxine and Clifford moved to Oden, Arkansas in April 1975 and helped start Wash*ta Missionary Baptist Church in Story, AR. Throughout her life, she was a cotton, soybean, chicken, and cattle farmer, and had times of selling Home Interiors, Pampered Chef, Stanley, and Mr. Bee Pollen products. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.

Maxine is survived by her four children, Curtis Pearce and wife Sandy, Laura June Lewsader and husband Ron, John Pearce and wife Marci, and Mary Anna Norman and husband Gary, nine grandchildren, Claire Quartana and husband Jason, Shelby Stockman, Ruthanne Richard and husband Patrick, Matthew Pearce and wife Samantha, Lacey Byrd, Ariel Ervin and husband John, Garrett Pearce, and Ethan Pearce and wife Nicole, thirteen great grandchildren (and growing), and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service will be Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10am at the Oden Cemetery in Oden, AR. Bro. Gary Smith and Bro. Brian Balch will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be all grandchildren. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

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07/07/2025

Paxton Bryce Nevels

Paxton Bryce Nevels, 19, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Little Rock, AR. Paxton was born March 3, 2006, to Sherri Elder and Henderson Nevels, He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Peggy Lyons, and Dugan Elder, paternal great grandparents Scooter and Dodie Nevels.

Paxton is survived by his mother Sherri Elder, father Henderson Nevels, brother Payton Nevels and wife Mariah, sisters Porsha Nevels and Paige Nevels, aunts Kelli Elder, Sheletha Nevels and Beatrice Leeper, uncle Jayson Nevels, niece Lexi Nevels and a host of other family and friends.

Celebration of Life will be Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2pm at Living Word Worship, 2341 Park Ave, Fountain Lake, AR. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com

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07/01/2025

Frederick Julius "Rick" Clatenbaugh

Frederick Julius “Rick” Clatenbaugh, 80, of Mt. Ida, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 29th, 2025. He was at CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hospice after a long battle with his health, with his daughter Dawn at his bedside.

He moved to Arkansas about 1997. He spent the first couple of years living on his boat on Lake Ouachita. He loved all animals! He enjoyed his life with horses, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, tracking and hiking in the surrounding area. He loved riding his motorcycle and was a pilot.

He grew up in Maryland. He was a Vietnam Veteran; he was drafted into the Army in 1966. He was a free Mason, a minister; he worked in Engineering as a cost analyst specialist for power plants. He owned his own business, Ensearch Inc. for ten years as a Job Recruiter. He was a salesman and traveled selling church furniture until he retired.

He was born on November 23, 1944, in Balitmore, MD to the late Frederick Julius Clatenbaugh, SR. and Mary Moore Hinebaugh.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and sister, Sherry Lynn Moore.

He is survived by his most loyal companion, Adrian, the mother of his children Patricia Diane Clatenbaugh of Springfield, MO. His daughters, Dawn Renee Clatenbaugh (Justin Cobiski) of Springfield, MO., Jennifer Leigh (Christopher) McWhirter of Rogersville, MO., Son, Morgan Wade Clatenbaugh of Springfield, MO., Daugher, Ame Margaret (Michael) Sizemore of Hampstead, MD., special friend Aletha Lucille “Lucy” Collins of Mt. Ida, AR., grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Millay Abella (Tyler) Shearin of Springfield, MO., Robert Michael Lalik, JR. Abigail Mariah Lalik, Ariella Marie Lalik of Fredrick, MD, Rachel Marceline (Dustin) Hamilton, Beau Michael Hamilton, Jenna Mae Lawrence of Aberdeen, MD., Savannah Marie Miller of York, PA.

We will be honoring Rick on September 29th at 2:00 pm at Fort Smith National Cemetery. He loved his country and by his request he will be reunited with his fellow brothers of the Vietnam war. We love you and thank you for serving your country.

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