Obituaries

Kirby & Family Obituaries

Bruce H Bailey

Bruce H Bailey

Jun 12, 2024

Bruce Bailey of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 88. He was born on December 19, 1935, in Staten Island, New York, to Ryel and Hazel Harrington Bailey. Bruce married Linda Taylor on March 8, 1959, in South Nyack, NY. He worked as an operating engineer for 33 years....

Linda Jo Hisky

Linda Jo Hisky

Jun 12, 2024

Linda Jo Hisky of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away June 12, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 76. She was born October 12, 1947, in Steele, Missouri, the daughter of Justin and Pauline Powers Edwards. She was an executive assistant for the Chamber of Commerce. She married Donald on December 29, 2002, in Blytheville, Arkansas. Linda lived...

Jan Smits

Jan Smits

Jun 11, 2024

Jan Smits of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away June 11, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82. He was born March 16, 1942, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Joe and Lillian Payton Smits. Jan was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp serving during the Viet Nam War, once a Marine always a Marine! He...

Shirley Jane Parks

Shirley Jane Parks

Jun 6, 2024

Shirley Jane Parks of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, peacefully passed away June 6, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 87. She was born March 23, 1937, in Belgrade, Missouri, the daughter of Henry and Neva Akers. She married her best friend, Harold A. Parks on May 17, 1958. Shirley began her career as a banker at the family...

James Oakes, Jr.

James Oakes, Jr.

Jun 5, 2024

James Oakes, Jr., 67, of Gepp, Arkansas. James died June 5, 2024, at his home.

Denise Schill

Denise Schill

Jun 5, 2024

Denise Enslen Schill of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away June 5, 2024, in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, at the age of 100. She was born February 24, 1924, in Algiers, Algeria.  She married Robert Enslen July 12, 1948, in Algeria. Together, they started a family with two daughters, Jacqueline and Renee. Denise attended the University of Southern California and obtained her...

Jean Seward

Jean Seward

Jun 3, 2024

Marie "Jean" Seward of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed peacefully at her home, June 3, 2024, at the age of 92, just 10 days shy of her 93rd birthday. She was born June 13, 1931, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of George and Florence LeBlanc Harrigan. She married her best friend, John F. "Jack" Seward, Jr., on August 9, 1952,...

John Leber

John Leber

Jun 2, 2024

John B. Leber, of Peoria IL passed away June 2, 2024. John spent most of his life in Peoria IL, where he specialized in computers and technology. He owned and operated Leber Enterprises, and later maintained the computer lab at Bradley University. He was known in some circles for his passionate work with United Cerebral Palsy, and his commitment to...

Roger Dale Fletcher

Roger Dale Fletcher

May 30, 2024

Roger Dale Fletcher, born on August 22, 1950, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was a dedicated individual who pursued a fulfilling career working for Union Pacific Railroad and later contributed his talents to the United States Postal Service. Prior to his professional endeavors, Roger proudly served in the United States Navy. Roger graduated from...

Michael Duncan

Michael Duncan

May 30, 2024

Michael "Mike" Duncan passed away on May 30, 2024 peacefully in Mountain Home, Arkansas, after bravely battling a long illness. He was born on August 27, 1953, in the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas. In his success, Mike was the owner of various insurance companies, most recently, Greers Ferry Insurance Company. Mike found solace and joy in woodworking, a hobby...

Lyndle E. McCurley

Lyndle E. McCurley

May 30, 2024

Lyndle Earl McCurley of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 30, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 85. He was born March 2, 1939, in Gorby, Arkansas, the son of Lloyd Earl "Red" and Bertha Sartin McCurley.  He married Deborah Crews on November 22, 1967, in Dothan, Alabama. Lyndle graduated from Calico Rock High School and after...

Wanda Rosenbaum

Wanda Rosenbaum

May 29, 2024

A beacon of light has dimmed as Wanda Jean Henry Rosenbaum bid farewell to this world on May 29, 2024. Born in Moline, Illinois, on August 14, 1956, her journey was one marked by compassion, dedication, and unwavering love for those around her. Wanda's professional path was adorned with milestones that showcased her commitment to caring for others. Initially starting...

Marilyn V Beaman

Marilyn V Beaman

May 27, 2024

Marilyn V. Beaman of Lakeview, Arkansas, peacefully passed away May 27, 2024, in Lakeview, Arkansas at the age of 91. She was born August 10, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, the only daughter of Clarence "Pete" and Virginia Mitchell Kelling. She married her best friend and confidant, Warren Beaman on May 4, 1951, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Marilyn lived in Lakeview since...

Raymond Leon Crosby

Raymond Leon Crosby

May 26, 2024

Raymond "Buck" Crosby of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away May 26, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 87. He was born January 8, 1937, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the son of Clarence and Ida Wynn Crosby.  He married Rose Robertson of Calico Rock on January 8, 1958 in Melbourne, Arkansas. Raymond was self-employed for several years in Melbourne, made...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

May 21, 2024

Robert M. Taylor of Norfork, Arkansas, passed away May 21, 2024, in Covina, California at the age of 98. He was born October 28, 1925, in San Diego, California, the son of Robert Manley and Sarah McLeland Taylor. He married Gloria Celaya on September 4, 1948, in San Diego. Robert was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II,...

Jason John Miller

Jason John Miller

May 20, 2024

Jason John Miller of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 20, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 41. He was born January 6, 1983, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, the son of Trent and Jody Miller. He was a true Arkansan and lived in the Twin Lakes area all his life. Jason was reliable and an incredibly smart...

Paul David Smith

Paul David Smith

May 19, 2024

Paul David Smith, 79, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died May 19, 2024, at Baxter Health.

Leslie Wilkey

Leslie Wilkey

May 19, 2024

Leslie Wilkey, 84, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, died May 19, 2024, at Gassville Therapy and Living.

Lillian E. Euers

Lillian E. Euers

May 19, 2024

Lillian E. Euers of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 19, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 93. She was born March 20, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Eugene and Lena Faiss Brucklacher. She met a navy man on leave in Florence, Wisconsin, it was love at first sight. The two wrote letters for the...

Robert Willis

Robert Willis

May 19, 2024

Robert Carroll Willis, of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Flippin at the age of 86. He was born on June 24, 1937, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to Claude and Lillie Barnett Willis.Robert married Diana Oswald on March 7, 1964, in Apopka, Florida. He worked as a projectionist at several theaters in Florida before spending 22 years...