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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.

Elizabeth Eva Cline

Elizabeth Eva Cline

Oct 29, 2023

Elizabeth Eva Cline, 95, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died October 29, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Fran Touchette

Fran Touchette

Oct 29, 2023

Fran Touchette, age 76, passed on and went to be with the Lord on October 29,2023. She was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, the daughter of Frank and Eunice Touchette. She loved her family so much and was the most devoted, patient mother to her three daughters, Deborah Susan Touchette, Laura Marie Poslick, and Christina June Touchette. Her joy was...

Debra Nell Prohaska

Debra Nell Prohaska

Oct 29, 2023

Debra Prohaska, 64, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Debra was born on October 4th, 1959, in Piggott, Arkansas, to Floyd Gilbert and Roberta Decker Gilbert. She married Michael Prohaska on July 5th, 1985. She was dedicated and hardworking, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those around her. Debra's love for her family...

Robin Dene Brown

Robin Dene Brown

Oct 27, 2023

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Robin Dene Brown, 61, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Robin died October 27, 2023, at Baxter Health.

Paul Eugene Johnson

Paul Eugene Johnson

Oct 26, 2023

Paul Eugene Johnson of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away October 26, 2023, in Yellville, Arkansas at the age of 93. He was born September 27, 1930, in Ottawa, Illinois, the son of Oscar R. and Bertha W. Whitmore Johnson. He married Reita Mowers on October 1, 1955, in Kankakee, Illinois and worked as an Industrial Arts teacher. Paul was a U.S....

Paul Eugene Pope

Paul Eugene Pope

Oct 24, 2023

Paul Pope of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away October 24, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82. He was born November 26, 1940, in Barstow California. He married Gretchen Leik on January 4, 1958, in Las Vegas, Nevada and worked as a Maintenance Contractor Coordinator for AAA of California. Paul was a U.S. veteran of the Marine...

Alice Pearl Woodard

Alice Pearl Woodard

Oct 23, 2023

Alice Pearl Woodard of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away October 23, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 86. She was born March 4, 1937, in Merryville, Louisiana, the daughter of Willis and Norma Eaves Bacon. She married Dewey Woodard on November 14, 1953, in Jal, New Mexico, and was a teacher. Alice lived in Flippin since moving from...

Ronald Baptista

Ronald Baptista

Oct 20, 2023

Ronald (Ron) Baptista, 77, of Lakeview, Arkansas, died October 20, 2023, at Baxter Health.

Vicky Velasco

Vicky Velasco

Oct 18, 2023

Vicky Velasco, 31, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Vicky was born on October 7, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, to Adolfo and Maria Velasco. She graduated from Serrano High School in Phelan, California, and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Humboldt University. Vicky was best known for her love of her friends...

Virginia Mae Davis

Virginia Mae Davis

Oct 17, 2023

Virginia Mae Davis, 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Virginia was born on July 4, 1931, in Oswego, Illinois, to Paul and MinnieHasz Christophersen. She began working as a pin setter for a bowling alley in Illinois, where she met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Davis. They were married on July 28,...

Joseph Ralph Hogan Jr.

Joseph Ralph Hogan Jr.

Oct 17, 2023

Joseph Ralph Hogan, Jr., 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. Joseph was born on July 2, 1934, in Cotter, Arkansas, to Joseph and Mary Fowler Hogan. He graduated from Cotter High School and obtained a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He married Deva Jo Brainerd on June 2, 1952 in Cotter,...

Carolyn D Hoffman

Carolyn D Hoffman

Oct 15, 2023

Carolyn Dawn Hoffman of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away October 15, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 90. She was born April 29, 1933, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Beulah Woodle Jacobs. She married Robert on May 4, 1952, in Downers Grove, Illinois and worked for many years at Jais Printing in Lisle, IL....

Randy M Griffin

Randy M Griffin

Oct 14, 2023

Randy M Griffin of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away October 14, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 69. He was born November 14, 1953, in Transylvania, Louisiana, the son of Robert Leon and Dixie Juanita Girod Griffin. He married Mardelle Kay Harris on May 15, 1995, in Houston, Texas. Randy was a master mechanic and welder. He lived...

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