Obituaries

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Judith Ann Kamp

Judith Ann Kamp

Aug 31, 2026

Judith "Judy" Ann Kamp, 86, passed away on August 31, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Judy was born on September 25, 1939 in Streeter, Illinois to Louis J. and Agnes K. Kasha Fenoglia. Judy married Eugene Kamp on July 13, 1957 in Toluca, Illinois and worked as an assistant cashier. She lived in Mountain Home since moving from Illinois in...

Arthur Eugene Wineland

Arthur Eugene Wineland

Aug 28, 2026

Arthur Eugene Wineland was a godly man whose faith in Jesus was the foundation of his life. He was hardworking, never afraid of a challenge, and always willing to lend a helping hand. From working at Ford Tractor and CLAAS Tractor, to being a realtor, and most recently a contractor, builder, and land developer, Art approached everything he did with...

Dodge Michael Harris

Dodge Michael Harris

Aug 28, 2026

Dodge Michael Harris, age 22, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away on August 28, 2026.

Born January 9, 2004, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was the son of Ken Harris and Tasha Harris. He was a graduate of Mountain Home High School class of 2022. He was a student at the University of Arkansas where he was a senior finance major....

Lester Maple

Lester Maple

Aug 27, 2026

Lester Eugene Maple, 85, passed away on August 27, 2026, at his home. Lester was born on March 22, 1941 in Sacramento, California, to Eugene and Lena Mae Witherspoon Maple. He married Kathleen Petersen on December 28, 1968.



Lester’s life was defined by dedication to his family, his faith, and a strong work ethic passed down through generations. As a teenager,...

Jane Martin Lance

Jane Martin Lance

Aug 26, 2026

Jane (Martin) Lance, 71, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on August 26, 2026. She was born on October 6, 1954, at Saltzman Hospital in Mountain Home to Dean and Earlene (Wynn) Martin. A proud graduate of Mountain Home High School, Jane found her soulmate early in life, marrying Bobby Lance on his return from Vietnam, on June 9, 1972,...

Dr. Dmitriy Zak

Dr. Dmitriy Zak

Aug 25, 2026

Dr. Dmitriy Zak, 57, beloved husband, father, grandfather, physician, and friend, passed away on August 25, 2026.

Dmitriy was born on April 2, 1969, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to Vitaliy Zak and Polina. He attended medical school in Uzbekistan.

In 1995, Dmitriy moved from Uzbekistan to New York, where he began building his life in the United States. He married the love of...

Purcella Lea Rosa

Purcella Lea Rosa

Aug 25, 2026

Purcella Lea Rosa, 79, passed away on August 25, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Born on October 29, 1946, in Vallejo, California, to Rod and Geraldine (Campbell) Stanger, Purcee moved from Texas to Arkansas in 1960. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology from the University of Arkansas.



On August 9, 1969, Purcee married Don Rosa...

Sam Rhoades

Sam Rhoades

Aug 24, 2026

Sam F. Rhoades, 89, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died August 24, 2026.



Years ago, when asked what he had learned from his parents, Sam wrote simply, “Their example was a lesson learned.” His father taught him the value of work and a love of the outdoors. His mother taught him optimism, always looking on the bright side of things.



Sam spent the...

John Ellis Callans

John Ellis Callans

Aug 24, 2026

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for John Callans, 68, of Oakland, Arkansas. John died August 24, 2026, at Baxter Health.

Cathie Sue Stockton

Cathie Sue Stockton

Aug 23, 2026

Cathie Sue Stockton, 74, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died August 23, 2026, at her home.

Clynese Carol Spellman

Clynese Carol Spellman

Aug 22, 2026

Clynese Carol Spellman, 78, passed away on August 21, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on January 2, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska to Ralph Alworth and Grace Leona Ochampaugh White. She married Thomas Spellman on August 28, 1974. Clynese worked as a secretary with Omaha Power District for many years. The couple made Mountain Home, Arkansas their home...

Cathlene Harney

Cathlene Harney

Aug 20, 2026

Cathlene A. Harney, 87, of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1938, in Waverly, Illinois, the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Etherton Harney.

She is survived by her three children, Bradley (Val) Mahan of Fort Walton Beach, FL; Rene (George) Marshall of Laguna Hills, CA; and Angie (K.C.) Hilton...

Richard "Dick" Miller

Richard "Dick" Miller

Aug 20, 2026

Richard Wesley "Dick" Miller, 87, passed away on August 20, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on March 18, 1939 in South Gate, California, to William and Cleda Naomi (Bever) Miller. After graduating from high school in South Gate, California, Dick served in the United States Navy as a 1st Radarman 2nd Class. He obtained his bachelor’s degree...

Debra J. Donavon

Debra J. Donavon

Aug 17, 2026

Debra Jeanne Donavon, 73, passed away on August 17, 2026 in Yellville, Arkansas. She was born on September 9, 1952 in Elgin, Illinois to James and Virginia Bradley Donavon. Debra greatly enjoyed her time caring for the horses at Hawthorne Hills Stables in Wauconda, Illinois. She lived in Arlington Heights, Illinois, until moving to Arkansas in 1999 to be closer...

Mitchell Nielsen

Mitchell Nielsen

Aug 17, 2026

Mitchell P Nielsen, 88, passed away on August 17, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on October 13, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter M and Alice G. Stone Nielsen. Mitchell retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1975, where he served as a Chief Warrant Officer Three during the Vietnam War. They moved to Arkansas in 1993,...

Frank Joseph Hirschman

Frank Joseph Hirschman

Aug 14, 2026

Frank Joseph Hirschman, Jr., 85, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died August 14, 2026, at Baxter Health.

Kay Edwards

Kay Edwards

Aug 14, 2026

Saundra Kay Edwards, 84, of Mountain Home, AR, passed away on August 14, 2026, and joined the heavenly chorus. Her parents, the late Ralph Earl Fouraker and Ilene (Perkins Fouraker) Baker, welcomed her into the world on April 24, 1942, in Sabetha, KS.

A gifted pianist from an early age, Kay carried a deep love of music throughout her life. In...

Paul James Hooyer

Paul James Hooyer

Aug 14, 2026

Paul James Hooyer, 82, passed away on August 14, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Paul was born on August 26, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Henry and Frances (Laninga) Hooyer. He was a lifetime carpenter. Paul served in the United States Army. He was an amazing husband, father & grandfather as well as a loyal friend to many. Paul...

Lanny E. Wineland

Lanny E. Wineland

Aug 14, 2026

Lanny Eugene Wineland, 68, passed away on August 14, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Lanny was born on March 03, 1958 in Highland Park, Michigan to Arthur and Mary Barlow Wineland. Lanny worked as a Realtor for Peglar Real Estate He married Stacy Krug on September 29, 2012 In Mountain Home, Arkansas. He enjoyed hiking, camping, golfing, floating the Buffalo...

Linda Carlson

Linda Carlson

Aug 13, 2026

Linda Carlson, 77, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died August 13, 2026, at her home.