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Mary Elizabeth Allen

Mary Elizabeth Allen

Nov 21, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Allen, age 78, of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away in her home after a long illness on November 21, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1945 to Quentin and Claudia Wilson, and was the second of seven children. Mary Elizabeth attended Foreman High School in Chicago, Illinois where she graduated in 1964. In July 1964, Mary Elizabeth...

Walter Carlsen

Walter Carlsen

Nov 20, 2023

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Walter Carlsen, 85, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Walter died November 20, 2023.

Gregory Lambke

Gregory Lambke

Nov 19, 2023

Gregory “Greg” Alan Lambke, 72, of Lakeview, AR, passed away peacefully at his home Nov. 19, 2023, doing one of the things he did best: “resting his eyes” while watching TV in his favorite chair. Greg was born Oct. 8, 1951, in Oak Park, IL, son of the late Robert and Eleanor (Childs) Lambke. The youngest of four, and affectionately...

James Wiseman

James Wiseman

Nov 19, 2023

James Wiseman, 94, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died November 19, 2023, at Sycamore Springs Senior Living. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.

David J Deines

David J Deines

Nov 17, 2023

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for David J Deines, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. David died November 17, 2023, at Baxter Health.

Paul Dean Langston

Paul Dean Langston

Nov 17, 2023

Paul Dean Langston, 88, passed away peacefully on November 17th, 2023. He was born and raised in Pine Bluff, and he recently lived in Little Rock and Stuttgart, Arkansas. He earned his degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas and served in the Air Force before starting a long career at the Pittsburgh Activated Carbon division of Calgon...

Matthew "Matt" Bryan Palmer

Matthew "Matt" Bryan Palmer

Nov 16, 2023

Matthew "Matt" Bryan Palmer, 62, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Mountain Home, AR. Matt was born on March 21, 1961, in Tulsa, OK, to Joe and Betty Wheeler Palmer. He graduated from Berryhill High School in 1979. Matt went on to pursue his career in law enforcement as a deputy for Tulsa County Sheriff's Office. He married...

Dixie Lynne Schlueter

Dixie Lynne Schlueter

Nov 13, 2023

Dixie Lynne Schlueter of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away November 13, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82. She was born August 19, 1941, in Gassville, Arkansas, the daughter of James Earl and Minnie Jessie Krubak Thomas. She married Curt W. Schlueter on May 11, 1998, at Twin Lakes Baptist Church of Mountain Home, AR. Dixie lived...

Marilyn Faye Jones

Marilyn Faye Jones

Nov 10, 2023

Marilyn Faye Jones of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 84. She was born on October 8, 1939, at the family home in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Lula Longnecker Hansen. She married her high school sweetheart, Gerald Jones on September 16, 1961. Marilyn managed a woman’s...

Mallie Irene Shirley

Mallie Irene Shirley

Nov 9, 2023

Mallie Irene Shirley of Ozark, Arkansas, passed away November 9, 2023, in Ozark, Arkansas at the age of 99. She was born January 8, 1924, in Branch, Arkansas. She was daughter of Harvey and Minnie (McBride) Lawrence. Mallie grew up and was a 1942 graduate of Ozark High School. She lived in Mountain Home, Arkansas for 20 years before moving...

Sherry Corum

Sherry Corum

Nov 9, 2023

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, Arkansas, for Sherry Corum, 78, of Lakeview, Arkansas. Sherry died November 9, 2023, at her residence.

Elwood C Keplinger

Elwood C Keplinger

Nov 8, 2023

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Elwood C. Keplinger, 89, of Lakeview, Arkansas. Elwood died November 8, 2023, at his home.

Judith "Judy" Ann Greene

Judith "Judy" Ann Greene

Nov 6, 2023

Judith “Judy” Ann Greene (Tullis), 82, passed away on November 6, 2023. She was born in Elcho, WI, on July 5, 1941, to Carl and Carol (Noetzelman) Tullis. During her teenage years she moved to Racine, WI, where she graduated from Washington Park High School. Judy worked many different jobs, including teaching Kindergarten at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base and...

Suzanne "Sue" Wilson

Suzanne "Sue" Wilson

Nov 5, 2023

Suzanne "Sue" Wilson of Cotter, Arkansas, passed away November 5, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 84. She was born June 1, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Greg and Helen Ritzinger Oehmen. She married the love of her life, Ron Wilson, on January 19, 1991 in Florida and worked as a flight attendant. Sue lived...

Norma J Watt

Norma J Watt

Nov 4, 2023

Norma J Watt of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away November 4, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 92. She was born September 27, 1931, in Anthon, Iowa, the daughter of Rowley and Vera Smith Fisher. She married Robert L. Watt on August 16, 1950 in Smithland, IA. Norma attended college in Nebraska and Iowa and began her...

James Oliver Traver

James Oliver Traver

Nov 4, 2023

James Oliver ‘Slim’ Traver, 80, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Jim was born on April 2, 1943, in Peoria, Illinois, to Oliver Clarence Traver and Birdeen Rosalyn Patten. He graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1961. Jim served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict as a ship’s diver and electronic technician....

Jane Ryan

Jane Ryan

Nov 1, 2023

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Jane A Ryan, 79, of Yellville, Arkansas. Jane died November 1, 2023, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.

Mary Alice Holmes

Mary Alice Holmes

Oct 31, 2023

Mary Alice Holmes, 61, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Yellville, Arkansas. Mary was born on June 15, 1962, in Albany, New York, to Walter and Magdelen Shufelt Holmes. Mary enjoyed drawing and working puzzles. Mary is survived by her father, Walt Holmes of Yellville, AR; brother, Kenneth Holmes of Mountain Home, AR; sister, Barbara (Frank) Swerda of...

Michael Allen Bladek

Michael Allen Bladek

Oct 31, 2023

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Michael Allen Bladek, 80, of Midway, Arkansas. Michael died October 31, 2023, at Baxter Health.

Vernon Fredrick Olson

Vernon Fredrick Olson

Oct 30, 2023

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Vernon Fredrick Olson, 96, of Norfork, Arkansas. Vernon died October 30, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society.

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