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Ricky William Gibbs
Aug 1, 2025
In loving memory of Ricky William Gibbs. He was born May 10, 1955 in Corcoran, California to Bill and Muriel Gibbs. Rick was raised in Alspaugh by his parents, along with his two sisters. As a child, he spent his time mercilessly pestering his sisters, running the cotton fields, and enjoying the occasional turkey hunt. Through his teenage and young...
Brian Watt
Aug 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian L. Watt, who left us peacefully on August 1, 2025, at the age of 66, after a courageous 17-year battle with End Stage Renal Disease.
Born in Dubuque, Iowa and raised in several small towns throughout Iowa, Brian was an athlete through and through. Though football wasn’t quite his...
Allen Wentzel
Jul 30, 2025
Allen Otto Wentzel, age 70, of Harriet, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, July 30, 2025 after bravely facing advanced stages of cancer. Allen was born in Lorain, Ohio on June 05, 1955 to the late Otto F. and Virginia R. Wentzel. Allen joined the US Army after finishing high school and became a SGT for the distinguished 48 th...
Garry Lynn Quick
Jul 30, 2025
Garry Lynn Quick of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away July 30, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 76. He was born April 29, 1949, in Gainesville, Missouri, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Delena Mae (Lena) Quick. Garry was a proud U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War aboard the USS Richard B. Anderson. Throughout his working...
Michael Paul Hoffman
Jul 28, 2025
Michael Paul Hoffman of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away July 28, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 66. He was born July 7, 1959, in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of Robert and Carolyn Jacobs Hoffman. Mike worked as a truck driver for Fry Miller Trucking and owned Lone Wolf Lawn Care. He lived in Mountain Home since...
Donna Maureen Hart
Jul 27, 2025
Donna M. Hart, born on July 9, 1931, passed away on July 27, 2025, at the age of 94. She was a resident of Mesa, Arizona.
David Mairet
Jul 23, 2025
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, Arkansas, for David Mairet, 65, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas. David died July 23, 2025, at his home.
Gerald Stamper
Jul 23, 2025
Gerald Woodrow Stamper, 87, of Midway, Arkansas, died July 23, 2025, at Baxter Health.
Everett Miller
Jul 21, 2025
Everett James Miller, 21 days, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on July 21, 2025, at Arkansas Children's Hospital. A Family Graveside Service and burial will be held in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery in Mountain Home.
Frederick Bach
Jul 21, 2025
Frederick Otto Bach, 88, formerly of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away July 21, 2025, in Wisconsin, at the age of 88. He was born July 8, 1937, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of Otto and Emma (Ruester) Bach. He married Martha Louise Sams on September 5, 1959, in Glenview, Illinois, and was a chemist for the A.B. Dick Company, where...
Sharon Leigh Hettinger
Jul 20, 2025
Sharon Leigh Hettinger of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away July 20, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 79. She was born January 3, 1946, in Benton, Kansas, the daughter of Ila and Thelma Gragg. She was a graduate of Mountain Home High School in 1964. Sharon went on to earn her bachelor's degree in marketing from Wichita...
Ronald "Ron" Otto Kussman
Jul 19, 2025
Ronald "Ron" Otto Kussman of Oakland, Arkansas, passed away July 19, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 86. He was born November 7, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Otto and Mildred Kussman. He married Dorothy "Dotty" Hobbs on February 26, 1982 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Ron worked as a truck driver for many years. In...
Sharlene Ann Lacas
Jul 18, 2025
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Sharlene Ann Lacas, 74, of Yellville, Arkansas. Sharlene died July 18, 2025, at Baxter Health.
Clarence Leroy Smith
Jul 18, 2025
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Clarence Leroy Smith, 80, of Yellville, Arkansas. Clarence died July 18, 2025, at Baxter Health.
Gayla Mae Tabunut
Jul 18, 2025
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Gayla Mae Tabunut, 78, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Gayla died July 18, 2025, at Baxter Health.
John Orsulan
Jul 17, 2025
John Orsulan, Jr., 75, of Caufield, Missouri, passed away July 17, 2025, in West Plains, Missouri. He was born May 23, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of John and Luetta Sack Orsulan, Sr. After completing high school, John earned his Associate’s degree in Banking and Finance. He went on to build a career as a rental equipment driver...
Nina Ruth Sisney
Jul 17, 2025
Nina Ruth Sisney, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, went home to heaven on July 17, 2025, with loved ones by her side as she made her journey to Heaven. Ruth’s resilient spirit, quiet strength, and big heart will live on in everyone who knew her.
Born on November 28, 1942, in Oakland, Arkansas, to Coy and Lula Sisney, Ruth grew up...
David Wayne Duckworth
Jul 16, 2025
David Wayne Duckworth of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away July 16, 2025, in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 71. He was born January 19, 1954, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the son of Donald Willard and Corene Laquetia “Granny” Smith Duckworth. He married Diane Luebbers on October 21, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For many years, David worked as a store...
David Scroggs
Jul 15, 2025
David Keith Scroggs, 67, of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away on July 15, 2025. He was born on August 31, 1957, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Frank and Theresa Mayeaux Scroggs.
On August 27, 1988, David married Connie Diamond in Pineville, Louisiana. A dedicated and hardworking man throughout his life, David built a long career in chemical coating sales, retiring from Sherwin-Williams. Providing...
Gene Orsburne
Jul 14, 2025
Gene Karl Orsburne of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away July 14, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 71. He was born July 19, 1953, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of George and Evelyn Orsburne. Gene lived in Mountain Home since moving from Madison, Wisconsin in 2013.
Gene is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ellen Orsburne of...
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