Obituaries

Kirby & Family Obituaries

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...

Irene Weis

Irene Weis

May 18, 2024

Irene Wanda Weis of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away May 18, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 85. She was born September 8, 1938, in Kleszczewo, Poland, the daughter of Erich and Adelgunde Schoen Wenzel. She married Thomas Weis on October 21, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois and worked as a computer operator. Irene lived in Gassville, Arkansas since...

Ronald E Smith

Ronald E Smith

May 16, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" E. Smith of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away May 16, 2024, in Gassville, Arkansas at the age of 71. He was born March 3, 1953, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the son of George and Kathleen Hill Smith.  He married Lana Griffith on June 13, 1970, in Gainesville, Missouri and worked for the City of Cotter, Arkansas. He was a...

Mary Maroney

Mary Maroney

May 15, 2024

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Mary  Maroney, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mary died May 15, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas

Charles Keturoskey

Charles Keturoskey

May 15, 2024

Charles Keturoskey of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 15, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 87. He was born February 7, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles and Katherine Jankovic Keturoskey. Chuck was a proud U.S. Army veteran. On December 1, 1962, he exchanged vows with Barbara Jagielski in Chicago, Illinois. Professionally, he served...

Sylvia "Toni" Olden

Sylvia "Toni" Olden

May 14, 2024

Sylvia Antoinette "Toni" DeMers Olden, 78, passed away on May 14, 2024 at her home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on July 28, 1945, in Springfield, Missouri, and led a life filled with compassion, intelligence, and creativity.

Toni's academic pursuits were equally remarkable, beginning with a Sociology Major from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. She furthered her education...

John Rice

John Rice

May 13, 2024

John G Rice, 89, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died May 13, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.