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Carol Frances Lewis

Carol Frances Lewis

Sep 24, 2026

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Carol Frances Lewis, 92, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Carol died September 24, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.

Terry Yount

Terry Yount

Sep 21, 2026

Alvin Terry Yount, 86, passed away on September 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1940 in Marquand, Missouri, to Alfred Truman and Erma Reagan Yount. Terry was a United States Army Veteran. He was an accomplished facilities analyst engineer for the United States Postal Service.



Terry is survived by his wife, Kathryn Yount; and two sons,...

Alyse Arlene Wade

Alyse Arlene Wade

Sep 19, 2026

Alyse Arlene Wade, 97, passed away on September 19, 2026 in Mountain Home. She was born on October 23, 1928 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Henry Bennie and Gladys Evelyn Miller Schuler. Alyse earned her Master's of Education from Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College in Monticello, Arkansas. She dedicated more than 30 years teaching. After retirement, she volunteered at the nearby...

Billy Joe Moore

Billy Joe Moore

Sep 19, 2026

Billy Joe Moore, 69, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died September 19, 2026, at Baxter Health.

William Roger Dyce

William Roger Dyce

Sep 18, 2026

William Roger Dyce, 75, passed away on September 18, 2026 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on July 16, 1951 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to Walter and Louise (Brinker) Dyce. He joined the military in March of 1970. He enjoyed serving his country and traveling the world. Roger retired from the United States Navy in 1990....

Patricia "Pat" Hacker

Patricia "Pat" Hacker

Sep 17, 2026

Patricia Ann Hacker, 84, passed away on September 17, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas surrounded by her family. Pat was born on September 14, 1942, in Rockford, Illinois to Maurice and Wilma Bowman Savage. She married Steven Hacker on June, 11, 1961 in Stockton, Illinois. Pat was a member of Redeemer Luther Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed camping,...

Thelma Jane Hill

Thelma Jane Hill

Sep 17, 2026

Thelma Jane “Wendy” Hill of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born August 21, 1939, in Broseley, Missouri, to Howard Leaman and Maude Josephine “Josie” Trout Hayes. On August 13, 1955, she married Berness “Bernie” Jerane Hill in Tunica, Mississippi. She earned her GED in 1973 and later completed the...

Clarence Frazier

Clarence Frazier

Sep 17, 2026

Clarence Edward Frazier of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away September 17, 2026 in Mountain Home at the age of 92. The oldest of three siblings, born May 14, 1934, in Sharon, Tennessee to John C. Frazier and Ruby Knott. He married Dolores Mary Gazda on February 12, 1955, in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Chicago, IL. A proud Army...

Albert Cookson

Albert Cookson

Sep 16, 2026

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Albert Cookson, 91, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Albert died September 16, 2026, at Care Manor.

George Johnson

George Johnson

Sep 16, 2026

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for George Johnson, 89, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. George died September 16, 2026, at his home.

Dorothy Kussman

Dorothy Kussman

Sep 15, 2026

Dorothy "Dotty" Ann Kussman, 90, passed away on September 15, 2026 in Oakland, Arkansas. She was born on May 21, 1936 in Cary, Illinois. Dotty married Ronald Kussman on February 26, 1982 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. In 1995, Dotty and Ron made the move to Oakland, Arkansas to purchase The Barn Cafe. They operated The Barn until retirement in 2006....

Robert Fry, Jr.

Robert Fry, Jr.

Sep 14, 2026

Robert Keith Fry, Jr., 64, passed away on September 14, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on November 21, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert Keith and Marilyn Ann Miller Fry, Sr. Robert worked for Baxter Labs for several years. Robert was a huge sports fan and loved to support his favorite team, the New England Patriots. He...

Ann D. Grice

Ann D. Grice

Sep 14, 2026

Ann "Annie" Deneen Grice, age 81, of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Hospice House in Mountain Home.

Born on May 16, 1945, in Harvard, Illinois, Annie was the daughter of the late Hugh and Geri Deneen. She lived a vibrant life defined by adventure, joy, and a beautiful sense of spontaneity. After graduating from...

Catherine Hoffpauir

Catherine Hoffpauir

Sep 12, 2026

Catherine Ann Hoffpauir (Cathy) of Beaumont, Texas, born on September 23, 1948, lived a life marked by devotion, service, and unwavering faith. After marrying Dr. James Hoffpauir in 1970, she spent 35 years faithfully serving alongside him in ministry. Her calling was expressed through music, teaching and nurturing the spiritual growth of others. She sang joyfully in her church choir,...

Belinda Huffine

Belinda Huffine

Sep 11, 2026

Funeral Arrangements for Belinda will be held in Paragould, Arkansas. Follow this link to read her complete obituary and view service details.

Michael David Culbertson

Michael David Culbertson

Sep 10, 2026

Michael David Culbertson, age 71, passed in Mountain Home, Arkansas, on September 10, 2026 (AKA Mickey, Papa Smurf, Daddio, Mike, Papa). Son of Barabara (Dawson) and David Culbertson, he will be forever cherished by his wife, Ellen Culbertson (His Beautiful Butterfly), his daughter Kimberly (His Angel) and her children Hailey, Adelaide, Elijah, and Eden, and his daughter Elizabeth (His Princess)...

Dorothy Marie Smith

Dorothy Marie Smith

Sep 10, 2026

Dorothy Marie Smith, 87, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Dorothy was born on September 15, 1938, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Wilfred and Martha (Keller) Jens. Dorothy was a contracting officer for the United States Department of Defense. She married Johnny Massey Jun 16, 1957 and had 4 children, Lonnie Massey, Sharon (Massey) Morris, Johnna (Massey)...

Donna Barton

Donna Barton

Sep 10, 2026

Donna Barton, 92, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died September 10, 2026, at Hiram Shaddox.

Robert J. Tomazin, Jr.

Robert J. Tomazin, Jr.

Sep 9, 2026

Robert J. Tomazin Jr., 71, died peacefully at his home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas surrounded by his loved ones.



Survived by his wife Cindy of 48 years; daughter, Lindsay; 3 grandchildren, Devon Zeek and Vance; and sister, Caryn (Brian) and Robin.



Bob loved his family to the fullest. He cherished his close friends and was always there for them. He worked in...

Mary Beth Parrack

Mary Beth Parrack

Sep 9, 2026

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Mary Beth Parrack, 67, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mary died September 9, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.