Ira Wayne Bethea Obituary
The passing of Ira Wayne Bethea of Hermitage, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 3, 2026 at the age of 84. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ras Bethea and Mable Hoyle Bethea; and his sister Patsy Johnson. He is survived by: his wife Diann Lowry Bethea of Hermitage, AR.; his children, Pete Williams of Hermitage, AR., Tara Oldham of El Dorado, AR and Lori Barker (Joe) of Newport, AR.; his brother Ronnie Bethea (Sandra) of Moro Bay, AR.; and his grandchildren, Hunter Oldham, Buck Oldham, Leah Cicirello, Jeffery Parker (Leann), Travis Williams (Kendal), Logan Williams, Kayla Ratterree (Jason) and Tyler Barker.
Memorials preferred to the Arkansas Children's Hospital through the (Log a Load) fundraising event which Sonny helped establish and supported years ago in Bradley County.
