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Nicholas A. Fiorillo, Jr.
Jul 21, 2026
Nicholas Anthony Fiorillo, Jr., 83, passed away on July 21, 2026 in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Nicholas was born on December 4, 1942 in Asbury Park, New Jersey to Nicholas Anthony and Mary Stromer Fiorillo. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He married Murdain Fiorillo on October 4, 1969, in Aberdeen, Maryland, and worked at Monmouth Park....
Zdenka "Jenny" Horalek
Jul 19, 2026
Zdenka "Jenny" Horalek, passed away on July 19, 2026 in Yellville, Arkansas at the age of 96. She was born on April 19, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Stephanie Horacek and Conrad Simek. She was married to Francis "Frank" Horalek.
Entombment will be private at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services-Mountain Home....
Martha Sue Mace
Jul 19, 2026
Martha Sue Mace, 73, of Midway, Arkansas, passed away on July 19, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1952, in Iraan, Texas, to J.D. and Lucille Carnell Ringener. Martha proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1976. She was a founding member, alongside Diane Edwards, of Apple Blossom Decorative Painters. She was also a member...
Kevin Lee Thomas Sanders
Jul 18, 2026
Kevin Lee Thomas Sanders, age 20, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on July 18, 2026. He was born on March 30, 2006, in Elizabeth, Arkansas.
From the very beginning, Kevin was a bright light in this world. He was an amazing son, a loving brother, a cherished grandson, a devoted family member, and the kind of friend who could turn a...
Richard L. Hillary, Sr.
Jul 17, 2026
Richard L. Hillary, Sr. passed away on July 17, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 83. Richard was born on January 10, 1943 in Jamaica, Illinois to Ailene McDaniel and Raymond Hillary. Richard married Mattie L. Philpot on September 25, 1965 in Fairmont, Illinois. Richard worked as a truck driver. Richard enjoyed boating, fishing, and skiing with...
Lyndell Alvie Boyd
Jul 16, 2026
Lyndell Alvie Boyd of Gainesville, Missouri, passed away on July 16, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 77. He was born June 29, 1949 in Mountain Home, the son of Alvie and Oleta Foster Boyd. In his younger years, Lyndell enjoyed riding horses. He worked heavy construction as a boilermaker. His work took him all over the...
Esther Marie Schoonveld
Jul 14, 2026
Esther Marie (Fandrey) Schoonveld went to her home in heaven on July 14, 2026, exactly two weeks before her 99th birthday. She died at Lake Forest Senior Living (formerly Good Samaritan) in Mountain Home, AR where she lived for nine years in close proximity to her daughter, Carol Ann. Esther was born on July 28, 1927 in Summit, IL. She...
F. Esther Peterson
Jul 10, 2026
F. Esther Peterson, 93, of Mountain Home, Arkansas fell asleep in death on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House. Esther was born and raised in Puerto Rico to Fernando and Maria Gullon Caraballo. She moved to Chicago, Illinois at the age of 18 where she later met the love of her life, Richard B. Peterson....
Thomas Joseph Ashmead
Jul 8, 2026
Thomas Ashmead, 69, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died July 8, 2026, at his home.
John Bielser
Jul 7, 2026
John W. Bielser, 73, of Norfork, Arkansas passed away on July 7, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. John was born on October 6, 1952 in Monmouth, IL to Willie and Vivian Bielser.
John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Bielser, who he love whole heartedly; 5 children, Richard (Heather) Bielser, Walker (Lisa) Bielser, Stacey Everidge, Amy (Terry) Stover,...
Frank Pfitzner
Jul 5, 2026
Frank B. Pfitzner, 95, passed away on July 05, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on October 27, 1930 in Morrisville, Missouri, to John C. and Mary L. Pfitzner. He married Helen Harding on January 31, 1959 in Kansas City, Missouri. Frank served as a Private First Class in the Army and worked in machine maintenance. He worked...
Joshua Caine Harney
Jul 2, 2026
Joshua Harney, 46, of Salem, Arkansas, died July 2, 2026, at his home.
Sondra "Sonnie" Lea Cox
Jul 1, 2026
Sondra "Sonnie" Lamb Partee Cox, 58, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away peacefully in her sleep due to respiratory failure on the morning of Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Born in Beaufort, South Carolina, on May 31, 1968, she spent her younger years in Mountain Home and Calico Rock, Arkansas before relocating to Shawnee, Kansas while still in elementary school. She attended...
Sherilee Eimers
Jun 30, 2026
Sherilee Dawn Eimers, 56, passed away on June 30, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on August 27, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, to Raymond and Lavonne Shipler Eimers.
Sherilee is survived by her siblings, Rick (Beverly) Eimers of Mountain Home, AR, Sandy Pugh of Mountain Home, AR, Shelley Lindsey (Sister) of Mountain Home, AR, and Jerry (Nancy) Eimers...
Patricia Bassett
Jun 27, 2026
Patricia E. Bassett passed away comfortably and with dignity after a long battle with cancer. She was 88 years old. Born in Coshocton, Ohio on September 29, 1937, Patricia was the daughter of Clyde and Thelma Fitch.
She has two sisters: Barbara Offutt (Frank Offutt, David and Rebecca) and Judy Foster (Jerry Foster, Joey and Dean) and two brothers: Jerry Fitch...
Robert "Bob" Carl Neels
Jun 27, 2026
Robert "Bob" C. Neels, 90, passed away on June 27, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Robert was born on November 05, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Carl and Genevieve Nogalski Neels. He worked as a pipe coverer in construction for many years. Bob was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He lived in Gamaliel, Arkansas since...
Judy Ann Martin
Jun 27, 2026
Judy Ann Martin, of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away June 27, 2026, at her home, at the age of 72. Judy was born December 3, 1953 in Pineville, Arkansas, the daughter of Donald Eldridge and Vida Ardene Sanders McClellan. She married the love of her life, Dale Martin, on February 27, 1972, in Norfork, Arkansas.
Judy was a dedicated Registered Nurse. Throughout...
Sharon Elizabeth Black
Jun 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce Sharon Elizabeth (Havens) Black, whose kindness, strength, and love touched the lives of all who knew her, went home to be with Jesus.
Sharon, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, completed her earthly journey at her home in Clarkridge, AR, at the age of 58, on June 24, 2026, leaving a profound...
Brent Blomquist
Jun 24, 2026
Brent Blomquist, 74, passed away on June 24, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family.
Brent was born on January 23, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, and was adopted into the loving home of August and Annabelle Feste Blomquist. Brent moved to Mountain Home in 1972 from Arlington Heights, Illinois were he was a tool and die maker. He...
Arnold Whitley
Jun 21, 2026
Arnold Whitley, 76, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died June 21, 2026, at Hiram Shaddox.
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