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12/11/2025

Derek Don Brown

Derek Don Brown, 53, of Norman, AR, passed away December 10, 2025, at home with family by his side. He was born July 28, 1972, in Hot Springs, AR, to Donald Brown and Patricia Morris-Lynn. Derek is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Fred and Betty Brown, maternal grandparents Shug and Rosalee Morris.

Derek is survived by his wife Rochelle Brown, mother Patricia Morris-Lynn and husband Tom, father Donald Brown and wife Vicki, children Kaley Cogburn and husband Ben, Shayla Jester and husband Devin, grandchildren Hadley Cogburn, Kemper Cogburn, Holden Cogburn, Jayde Jester, Karsyn Jester, Bryson Jester and Wyatt Jester, sisters Stephanie Crews and husband Rick, Jennifer Goessman, step sisters Brandi Alexander, Ashley Stroope, Rachel McFarland, step brother Daniel Lynn, nephews Chase, Ethan, Chance, Luke, Landon and Rowdy, nieces Cloey and Audrey and a host of other family and friends.

Derek enjoyed spending time with Rochelle and their dog Bella walking in the woods, riding dirt roads and rockhounding.

Spending time with his family and friends is what he enjoyed most out of life.

Derek was known for his big heart and always had a smile on his face.

He was one of a kind and will be missed dearly.

Visitation Saturday, December 20, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm Memorial Service will follow at 2:00pm at Black Springs Baptist Church, 144 Gaston Rd, Norman, AR 71960.Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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12/10/2025

Noah Eugene Lambert

Noah Eugene Lambert, 49, of Benton, AR, passed away December 9, 2025, in Little Rock, AR, with family by his side. Noah was born August 15, 1976, in Benton, AR, to Ricky and Sharon (Tedford) Lambert, He is preceded in death by his mother Sharon Lambert, maternal grandparents Buster and Wilma Tedford, paternal grandfather Clyde Lambert, paternal great grandparents Noah and Lottie Lambert.

Noah is survived by his wife of 28 years Shannon (Rhoden) Lambert, daughters Paige Lambert, Kassidy Lambert, Trinity Lambert, Sheridan Lambert, father Ricky Lambert, sister Teena Stipe and husband Brent, brother Richard Lambert and wife Ashley, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Noah was never happier than when he was out on Lake Ouachita with a fishing pole in his hand and his family close by. Whether casting a line, sharing quiet moments on the boat, or laughing together between bites. He also cherished hunting season, finding peace and purpose in the woods he knew so well. Noah felt the most at home on the lake and in the woods. Family was the heart of Noah's life, he enjoyed getting to spend time with his girls whenever he got the chance! Noah was an avid football lover, whether he was cheering on his favorite team or talking players with his girls. Football brought him excitement and connection with the people he loved. Noah leaves behind a family who will forever feel his absence yet, forever carry his love.

Graveside service Friday, December 12, 2025, at 11am at Rocky Cemetery in Sims, AR. Bro. Barry Benefield officiating. Pallbearers Jesse Lowery, Colton Stipe, Blake Stipe, Michael Weston, Justus Beggs, Richard Lambert. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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12/05/2025

Carol Ann Cassel

Carol Ann Cassel, 78, of Mount Ida passed away December 4, 2025, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home. Carol was born on April 25, 1947, in Kent, England to Keith and Gwenda (Kinnette) Cassel as the only child. She is preceded in death by both her parents.

Carol was a member of Murphy Baptist Church in Norman, AR. She came over from England as a young two your old child with her parents. She was a beautician and had a love for music and could play any instrument but liked the guitar. Her love for her dogs was unbelievable strong she treated them like Royalty.

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

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12/05/2025

Michael Edwin Weston

Michael Edwin Weston, 68, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. He was born on August 27th, 1957, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph L. And Bonnie L. (Fryar) Weston. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.

Michael is survived by his sons, Justin Weston and James “Bubba” Weston (Virginia), grandchildren, Yasmine Weston, Jace Weston, Mae Weston, and James “Bubba” Weston Jr., great-granddaughter, Jayda Wheeler, sisters, Eileen Saveall (Patrick) and Patricia Harper (Les), Uncle Eddie Ray Weston, Aunt Betty Davis, the mother of his children, Janet Weston, nieces, nephews along with a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 10:00am at Peak Cemetery in Royal, Arkansas with Bro. Patrick Saveall officiating

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

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12/01/2025

Margaret Coffman

Margaret Coffman, 81, of Hopper, AR. passed away December 1, 2025, at the Montgomery County Nursing Home with family by her side. Margaret was born March 20, 1944, in Pine Bluff, AR to Leslie and Mildred (Story) Jackson. Margaret is preceded in death by both parents, husband of 59 years Wendell Coffman, brother Lemoin Jackson, daughter in law Sheri Coffman.

She was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in her family. With a true green thumb and a soft spot for her chickens, she made every place feel warm and alive. Above all, she was the best Nana anyone could ever ask for.

Margaret is survived by sons Travis Coffman and Monty Coffman and wife Julieanna, daughters Sheila Walker, Charissa Avila all of Hopper, AR. grandchildren Coleby Walker, Zachary Walker, Roan Coffman and wife Taylor, Gus Coffman, Emily McCaghren, Allie Avila, Nick Avila and wife Baylie, Yancey Coffman, Kennedy Avila, and Nina-Rhea Coffman, great grandchildren Annalise Avila and J.C. Avila, sisters Jeanne Smith, and Sue Smith. A gaggle of nieces, nephews’ other family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Thornton Funeral Home from 5 to 7pm. Graveside service Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10am at Hopper Cemetery. Bro. Brian Holder will officiate the service. Pallbearers Travis Coffman, Monty Coffman, Coleby Walker, Zachary Walker, Roan Coffman, Gus Coffman, Yancey Coffman. Honorary pallbearers Nick Avila, Joe Tolleson, and Montgomery County Nursing Home and staff for the last couple of years of care they have given Margaret. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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11/28/2025

Carlton R Haas

Carlton R Haas, 77, of Story, AR passed away November 27, 2025, at home in Story, AR. He was born November 30, 1947, in Waco, TX to Raymond Charles and Martha (Willick) Haas. Carlton is preceded in death by both his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda (Blaylock) Haas, nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

Services will be at Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 2pm at Muddy Creek Church Of God in Story, AR. Burial will follow at Reed Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Jones will officiate the service. Pallbearers are Arlin Blaylock, Cody Blaylock, Robert Blaylock, Jeff Kenny, Rick Davidson and Timothy Qualls. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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11/28/2025

David Lowell Gaston

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Lowell Gaston formerly of Mount Ida, AR at the age of 69. David passed away of heart failure at his apartment in Hot Springs, AR. He was born September 11, 1956, to Waymon and Viva Gaston in Hot Springs, AR. He was the youngest son of seven children. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Lonnie Gaston.

David is survived by his brother John Gaston (Carol) of Fort Worth, TX, sisters Wanda Rose (Mack) of Boles, AR, Juanita Staton (Doyne) of Lonoke, AR, Brenda Smith (Jerry dec) of Little Rock, AR, and Mary Chambers (Ronnie) of Mt. Ida, AR. He is also mourned by several Nieces, Nephews, cousins and a host of other family and friends.

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

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11/13/2025

John Daniel Zmuda

John Zmuda, 79, of Hot Springs, AR, passed away November 12, 2025, at home with family by his side. John was born December 15, 1945, in Des Plaines, IL to Dan and Harriett Zmuda. John is preceded in death by both parents.

John is survived by his wife of 35 years Dean (Jones) Zmuda, grandson Cory Porter, great grandson Lake Porter, sister-in-law Jo Childress, Sarah Jimerson, and Nina Rucker, the mother of his grandson Kari Dougan and husband Danny, special friends Burt and Mary Scales, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 2pm at Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Burt Scales will officiate, the service. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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11/08/2025

Billy John Ballentine

Billy John Ballentine, 82, of Pencil Bluff, Ar passed quietly with his family at his bedside on the Ballentine farm on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born October 4, 1943 in Hot Springs, Ar to John David and Iva O. Ballentine. He is preceded in death by both his parents, his grandson Zack Klutts, and his wife of 59 years, Grace Virginia Ballentine.

John lived most of his life in Pencil Bluff on the family farm. He was a farmer and a diesel mechanic. He owned and operated Ballentine's Garage for many years. John mastered many trades throughout his life from wood carving to building small self propelled engines. There wasn't much he couldn't do and he was always willing to help. He was also involved in many ministries: Mexico mission trips, Prison ministry at Cummins, Montgomery County Jail Ministry, Appalachian Christian Project, Red Cross Disaster Relief, and a member of the Gideon's. John also loved visiting and sharing God's word at the Montgomery County Nursing Home and Assisted Living.

His most fulfilling time was the last 14 years at Wednesday night Bible Study at the Pencil Bluff Firehouse led by Freddie and Phyllis Davis. This is where he received the Gospel of Christ, in 1 Corinthians 15 : 1-4, and he would tell anyone who would listen.

John is survived by: his son Charles ( Liz) Ballentine, his daughter Tammy ( Ben ) Harrison all of Pencil Bluff, Ar; his sister-in-law Mammie Vanderford; Grandchildren Luke Klutts, Markie Blocker, Jessie (Josh) Starr, Coley (Fayth) Ballentine; Great Grandchildren Lane and Bo Starr, Lily and Laney Klutts, Bella and Abby Ballentine; niece Sheila Hickman and nephew Richard Wheeler.

Special thanks to Elite Hospice and staff of Mena Regional Health System.

There will be no service per John's request. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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11/05/2025

Nyssa Mariee Norman

Nyssa Mariee Norman, 22, of Mount Ida, AR passed away November 4, 2025, at home with family by her side. Nyssa was born April 29, 2003, in Lincoln NB, to Daniel Guerra Jr and Stephanie Michelle Hervey.

Nyssa is survived by her husband Dennis Bobst, parents Chester and Josephine Norman, her biological parents Daniel Guerra Jr, and Stephanie Michelle Hervery, brothers Daniel J Norman, Frankie Guerra, sisters Norma Guerra, Mariah I Guerra, and a host of nieces, nephews 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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10/31/2025

Charles Eakes

Charles Eakes, 76, of Pencil Bluff, AR, passed away October 29, 2025, at home with family by his side. He was born on December 14, 1948, in Greenville, NC to Evelyn Eakes. Charles is preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Eakes, brothers Bruce Strickland, Butch Strickland, Rusty Strickland, Greg Strickland, sisters Janice Genton, Wanda Strickland and a very dear special friend Mary Ann Damazio.

Charles is survived by his wife of 55 years Deborah Eakes, daughters Shannon Royce and husband Greg, Patricia Lankford and husband William, son Charlie Eakes and two bonus daughters Makayla Eakes and Michelle Barnett, grandchildren Kurstyn McDougal and husband Nick, Dalton Royce and wife Tina, Garrett Lankford, Logan Royce, Austyn Lankford and wife Morgan, Caleb Lankford, Brandon Lankford and wife Miah, Cameron Lankford and wife Esmi, Breonna Lankford, Gavyn Lankford, Casen Eakes and Eli Eakes, great grandchildren Landyn Royce, Reagan Royce, Riley Royce, Jaxon McDougal, Slade Lankford, Zoe Lankford, Kolbie Lankford, Zaxbie Lankford, Kambre Lankford, Danielle Lankford, brother Jerry Strickland, sisters Gale Moore, Pamela Boyer, two bonus grandchildren Rylee Starr and Paityn Starr, nieces, nephews, special friend Greg Pate and a host of other family and friends.

Celebration of life will be November 15, 2025, at 2pm at his home 4063 HWY 270 W, Pencil Bluff, AR 71965. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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10/27/2025

Evelyn Deloris Bryant

Evelyn Bryant, 89, of Mount Ida, AR ran into the arms of Jesus October 25, 2025, at CHI St Vincent in Hot Springs, AR with family by her side. Evelyn was born on September 24, 1936, in Sims, AR, to Henry and Nellie (Owen) Elder. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband Floyd Bryant, daughter Anita Irons, grandson Brent Shaw, sisters Wilma Tedford, and Wanda Blackburn, brother Lloyd Elder, son in law Dean Morrison.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters Bonnie Betts and husband Billy, Thelma Whitfield and husband Johnny, Sheila Bryant, grandchildren Wendell Morrison and wife Karen, Brian Morrison and wife Janie, Stephen Morrison, Kelly Betts, Cameron Betts (Michelle), Karen Betts, Anthony Shaw, Brandon Minton and wife Jennifer, Kimberley Davis and husband Kevin, Trevin Harris (Ashley), 28 great grandchildren, 29 great great grandchildren, 5 great great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 1 to 2 at Faith Tabernacle Church, service will follow at 2pm at Faith Tabernacle Church in Mount Ida, AR. Brother Josh Harper and Brother Dave Speers will officiate the service. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Story, AR, Pallbearers: Wendell Morrison, Johnny Whitfield, Kevin Davis, Brandon Minton, Trevin Harris and Jarrett Davis. Arrangements under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.

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