1941-2026
Ira Wayne (Sonny) Bethea age 84, of Hermitage, AR died Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 at the St Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock, AR.
He was born March 1st, 1941 in Hilo, AR a son of the late Ras Bethea and Mable Hoyle Bethea. Sonny was a retired logging contractor, a member of the Eagle Lake Baptist Church and a Hermitage High School graduate. Sonny served his country in the United States Army Also preceding him in death is his sister Patsy Johnson.
Surviving is his wife whom he married October 1st, 1976, Diann Lowry Bethea, Hermitage, AR. A son, Pete Williams, Hermitage, AR. Daughters Tara Oldham, El Dorado, AR and Lori Barker and spouse Joe, Newport, AR. A brother Ronnie Bethea and spouse Sandra, Moro Bay, AR. Grandchildren Hunter Oldham, Buck Oldham, Leah Cicirello, Jeffery Parker and spouse Leann, Travis Williams and spouse Kendal, Logen Williams, Kayla Ratterree and Tyler Barker. 9 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services 11:00AM Saturday, February 7th at Frazer’s Chapel. Burial in Union Hill Cemetery. Visitation 10:00AM till service time on Saturday at Frazer’s Chapel of the Chimes.
