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George Wright Pringle
Jan 14, 2026
George Wright Pringle of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on February 4, 1935, in Oak Park, Illinois, he was the son of George and Marjorie Hyndman Pringle.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, George demonstrated exemplary service to his country. George met Wanda Woodland on February 10, 1987, and the two were...
Gladys Kupczyk
Jan 14, 2026
Helen Gladys Kupczyk of Midway, Arkansas, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on May 2, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Chester and Dorothy Margellis Zimny. On June 25, 1960, she married Raymond Kupczyk, Sr. in Crown Point, Indiana, and together, they built a life filled with love and cherished memories. Gladys was...
Michael Barry Whitt
Jan 13, 2026
Michael "Mike" B. Whitt of Clarkridge, Arkansas, passed away January 13, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 77. He was born March 6, 1948, in Roanoke, Virginia, the son of Roy and Margaret Shut Whitt. He married Linda Allen on November 21, 2007, in Crockett, Texas. Mike worked in engineering with FMC in Houston, Texas for many...
Robert Joseph Smoke
Jan 11, 2026
Robert Joseph Smoke, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away on January 11, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 65. He was born on May 17, 1960, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Gary and Sharon Smoke.
Robert spent his career as an auto mechanic, a profession that reflected his strong work ethic and mechanical skill. In 2010, he moved...
James "Jim" Russell Stone
Jan 8, 2026
James "Jim" Russell Stone of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away January 8, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82. He was born November 26, 1943, in Pickren Hall, Arkansas, the son of Russell and Louise Price Stone. He married Glendora Cotter on September 5, 1964 in Bakersfield, Missouri. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the 82nd...
Paul Barlow Langford, Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Paul Barlow Langford, Jr. of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on November 29, 1944, in Illinois, to Paul and Mary Monaco Langford.
Paul's life was marked by his dedication to his family and his work as a truck driver. He married Melody Pierce in Illinois, and together they...
Denny Lee Hoover
Jan 7, 2026
Denny Lee Hoover, 56, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1969, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Richard and Bettie Hoover. Denny graduated from the Arkansas State University - Jonesboro with a degree in business and technology, marking the start of a lifelong journey that included both professional achievements and cherished personal...
Francis "Frank" Odya
Jan 5, 2026
Francis “Frank” Raphael Odya, age 77, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Frank was born on May 11, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Ralph and Mary Aliota Odya. He married the love of his life, Dawn Kastendieck, on July 3, 1970, in Milwaukee, and together they shared more than 55 years of marriage.
Frank...
Ola Dorcile Brink
Jan 5, 2026
Ola "Dorcile" Brink of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away January 5, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78. She was born July 9, 1947, in Mitchell, Arkansas, the daughter of Delma Lee and Vanna Marie Foster Sanders. She married James on October 23, 1971, in Salem, Arkansas and worked as a Sales Manager for Sears Contract Sales....
Sheila Barlow
Jan 5, 2026
Sheila Lynn Barlow of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away January 5, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 76. She was born April 17, 1949, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Celia Kroska Benoit. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing and Bachelor's in Business. Sheila was a dedicated registered nurse at UC Irvine and...
Charles "Chuck" Wesley Sugg, Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Wesley Sugg, Jr. of Cotter, Arkansas, passed away January 3, 2026, in Cotter, Arkansas at the age of 81. He was born November 14, 1944, in Kinston, North Carolina, the son of Charles and Mattie May Sugg. Chuck was a U.S. Army veteran and later worked as a private contractor with KBR in Iraq. He worked many jobs...
Jack Ellis
Dec 31, 2025
Jack Eugrett Ellis, 78, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died December 31, 2025, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.
Constance "Connie" Roderick
Dec 29, 2025
Constance “Connie” Roderick, 93, died December 29, 2025. She was born March 25, 1932, in Lebanon, Missouri, to John and Mollie Wallick. She was a 1950 graduate of Sullivan High School. In high school, she played volleyball and basketball. After graduation, Connie married Edward Norman Riley. When he graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine in 1960,...
Louise Elliott Clark
Dec 25, 2025
Louise Elliott Clark, 84, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, passed away on December 25, 2025, with her loving daughter by her side. A beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, Louise will be remembered for her quick wit, competitive spirit, and boundless love for her family.
Born on July 21, 1941, in Wild Cherry, Arkansas, to Lehman Austin and Edith Copeland Elliott,...
James Ronald Legg, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
James Ronald Legg, Jr. of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away December 25, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 75. He was born June 19, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of James and Helen Cooper Legg. He married Kristine Morris on December 27, 1990, in Pekin, Illinois and worked for Caterpillar. James lived in Mountain Home since...
Pamela Ann Franklin
Dec 24, 2025
Pamela Ann Franklin, aged 86, formerly of Mountain Home, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on December 24, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. Born on December 14, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of George and Ruth Turner Powell.
Pamela's journey in life intertwined with love and dedication; she married Thomas Franklin on August 20, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio. Over the years,...
Brian John Hoeksema
Dec 23, 2025
Brian “Bud” John Hoeksema, 68, of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Brian was born on February 14, 1957, in Harvey, Illinois, to John and Joan (Yatsak) Hoeksema. He married the love of his life, Yvonne DeSousa, on September 10, 1983, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas, beginning a partnership that spanned...
Soria Talbot
Dec 22, 2025
Soria Talbot, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 53. Born on August 27, 1972, in Vredefort, South Africa, she was the daughter of Jan and Marie Bredenkamp.
Soria married Grant Talbot on December 16, 1999, in Johannesburg, South Africa. She held the role of Director of Regulatory...
Pearl Violet Gillham
Dec 20, 2025
Pearl Violet Gillham, 103, of Mc Leansville, North Carolina, died December 20, 2025, at Ashton Health and Rehabilitation.
Lisa Webb
Dec 20, 2025
Lisa Duncan Webb of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on December 20, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the age of 59. Born on January 14, 1966, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was the daughter of George Duncan and Nadine Byrd. Lisa married Tom Webb on October 7, 2006, in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. She had a passion for cooking and baking,...
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