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Gary Leon Arwood
Feb 26, 2025
Gary Leon Arwood, a respected community member and beloved family man, passed away on February 26, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 80. Born on November 7, 1944, in Caruthersville, Missouri, to Sherman and Edna Evert Arwood. Gary lived a life marked by service, commitment, and a deep dedication to his family and community.
A proud veteran, Gary...
Barbara Jorsch
Feb 23, 2025
Barbara Jorsch of Midway, Arkansas peacefully passed away at her home on February 23, 2025, at the age of 81. Barbara was born on December 27, 1943, in Harvey, Illinois, she was the loving daughter of Delbert and Estelle Heath. She married the love of her life, Colin Jorsch, on September 22, 1962, and they enjoyed more than sixty-two years...
Rosemary Sommer
Feb 22, 2025
Rosemary Sommer of Mountain Home, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 19, 1934, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Minnie Gittinger Painter. On September 17, 1955, she wed James Sommer, embarking on a life filled with love and family.
As an RN, Rosemary dedicated many...
Harper Lee Morris
Feb 21, 2025
Our beautiful little angel Harper Lee Morris went to be with Jesus on February 21, 2025, unexpectedly in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born on July 5, 2024, in Conroe, Texas, to her loving parents, Travis and Kaylee Morris. Though Harper’s time with us was brief, she brought so much joy to everyone she touched during her 7 months and...
Ann M. Holmes
Feb 19, 2025
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Ann Marie Holmes, 80, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Ann died February 19, 2025, at her home.
Marita E. Dykes
Feb 17, 2025
Marita E. Dykes, lovingly known as Mama Ritie, passed away on February 17 at the age of 82. Born in Neuss, Germany in 1942, she brought to her world immense warmth, big laughs, great food and an undeniable spirit of generosity. In 1960, she welcomed her beloved daughter, Gabriele "Garby" Branaman, her pride and joy. In 1967, she took a...
Patricia Chierotti
Feb 16, 2025
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Patricia Marie Chierotti, 79, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Patricia died February 16, 2025, at Hiram Shaddox.
Richard Darrell York
Feb 14, 2025
Richard Darrell York, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on July 22, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of Glenn Edward York and Lois Evelyn Bean York. Richard honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, a testament to his commitment and dedication to his...
William Brown
Feb 14, 2025
William Brown, born on September 29, 1938, peacefully departed this life on February 14, 2025, in Mountain Home, just three days after his wife, Ginger.
Ginger Brown
Feb 11, 2025
Ginger Brown, 75, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ginger died February 11, 2025, at her home.
Ronald Stuart Shave
Feb 10, 2025
Ronald Stuart Shave, 93, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died February 10, 2025, at Baxter Health.
Lorraine Stapleton
Feb 10, 2025
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Lorraine E. Stapleton, 88, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Lorraine died February 10, 2025, at Baxter Health.
Lorraine Hicks
Feb 10, 2025
Lorraine Frances Hicks, formerly of Gassville, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on February 10, 2025, in Maryville, Illinois, at the age of 90. Born on March 22, 1934, in Camden, New Jersey, Lorraine was the daughter of Arthur and Ruth Sowden Smalley. On April 30, 1960, Lorraine married William Hicks in Colton, California, and later relocated to Arkansas in 1997 from...
Denise Arlene Reinard
Feb 8, 2025
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, Arkansas, for Denise Arlene Reinard, 69, of Flippin, Arkansas. Denise died February 8, 2025.
Barbara Riley
Feb 8, 2025
Barbara L. Riley, 89, of Mountain Home, Arkansas died February 8, 2025, at Care Manor Nursing Home.
Michael Curtis Murray
Feb 7, 2025
Michael Curtis Murray, 78, of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on February 12, 1946, in Patuxent River, Maryland, to Thomas and Anne McGraw Oliver.
A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Michael served in the Vietnam War and later continued his public service with the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia....
Dalena May Albright
Feb 7, 2025
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Dalena May Albright, 93, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Dalena died February 7, 2025, at Care Manor Nursing Home.
Linda Scott
Feb 5, 2025
Linda Gaye Scott of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away February 5, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 68. She was born April 5, 1956, in Broseley, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Betty Bivins Scott. She began her career in Texas as a respiratory and sleep therapist. Linda lived in Mountain Home since moving from Texas in...
Joyce M. Sturms
Feb 3, 2025
Joyce Marie Sturms of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away February 3, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 89. She was born June 25, 1935, in Hillsboro, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Mary Hlastan Potvin. She spent her early life in Illinois where she worked as an accountant and was known for her attention to detail. Joyce...
James Russell Wencker
Feb 2, 2025
James "Jim" Russell Wencker of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away February 2, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82. He was born December 25, 1942, in Saint Louis, Missouri, the son of Russell and Martha Westover Wencker. James was a U.S. Navy veteran. He married Joy Irgang on July 30, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri and was...
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