Obituaries

Kirby & Family Obituaries

William Dale Jackson

William Dale Jackson

Mar 13, 2025

William Dale Jackson of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at the age of 78.

Dale was born December 11, 1946 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of Noble and Sybil Jackson. He graduated from El Dorado High School and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from Arkansas State University. He spent time as a high...

Norman Wallace

Norman Wallace

Mar 13, 2025

Norman Harold Wallace, 80, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at his home. Born on May 3, 1944, in Glendale, California, he was the son of Alvie and June (Nickels) Wallace. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Archer in 1968.

A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Norman served during the Vietnam War. After his service,...

Angela Vanessa Haun

Angela Vanessa Haun

Mar 12, 2025

Angela "Vanessa" Haun of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away March 12, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 71. She was born June 5, 1953, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Leland and Irwauna Welch Haun. Vanessa achieved her masters degree in Media and was the Carlisle High School Librarian for thirty plus years. Her favorite pastime was reading.

Vanessa...

Justin Chad Clements

Justin Chad Clements

Mar 12, 2025

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Justin Clemens, 53, of Clarkridge, Arkansas. Justin died March 12, 2025, at his home.

Virginia Shipp

Virginia Shipp

Mar 11, 2025

Virginia Gail Shipp, 73, of Lakeview, Arkansas, formerly of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. She was born on September 10, 1951, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Byron and Mary Stevenson Morgan. Virginia was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend, who touched many lives with her warmth and kindness.

In July 1973, Virginia married the love...

Janet M Kincaid

Janet M Kincaid

Mar 8, 2025

Janet M. Kincaid, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on November 20, 1961, in Blue Island, Illinois, she was the daughter of Robert and Patricia Roulo Szekely. Janet married, Thomas Kincaid, on March 21, 1981, in Illinois. Then, in 2019, she made the move to Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She is...

Charles Thomas Maynard

Charles Thomas Maynard

Mar 6, 2025

Charles Thomas Maynard, 84, formerly of Flippin, Arkansas, died March 6, 2025, at his residence in Pensacola, Florida. Burial will be at Barrancas National Cemetery. 

William Hayes

William Hayes

Mar 6, 2025

William "Bill" Hayes of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away March 6, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78. He was born March 3, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of William and Myra Doidge Hayes. He married Mary Monaghan on August 6, 1982 in Wheaton, Illinois. Bill worked as a police officer, having served almost 36 years...

Tracy Louise Lawrence

Tracy Louise Lawrence

Mar 5, 2025

Tracy Louise Lawrence of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away March 5, 2025, in Gassville, Arkansas, at the age of 60. She was born December 29, 1964, in Concord, California, the daughter of Virgil and Sandra Williams Lawrence. She enjoyed kayaking on the river.

She is survived by her daughter, Christina, four grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

A Celebration of Life...

Edward Madden

Edward Madden

Mar 3, 2025

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, Arkansas, for Edward Madden, 82, of Everton, Arkansas. Edward died March 3, 2025, at Baxter Health.

Paul Briggs

Paul Briggs

Mar 3, 2025

Paul Richard Briggs, 74, of Harriet, Arkansas, died March 3, 2025, at Baxter Health.

Mary Alice Nicely

Mary Alice Nicely

Mar 3, 2025

Mary A. Nicely, a longtime resident of Mountain Home, AR, passed peacefully on March 3, 2025. She was born on February 29, 1940 to John J. Hughes and Ruth D. Hughes in Magnolia, AR. She is survived by her spouse and soulmate of 50 years, Paul J. Nicely.

Mary was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She lived a very adventurous...

Marsha Sutterfield

Marsha Sutterfield

Feb 26, 2025

Marsha Faye Sutterfield, 54, of Gassville, Arkansas, entered eternal rest on February 26, 2025, at her home. Born on September 21, 1970, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Marion and Barbara Tadlock Stone. 

A Gathering of Family and Friends to honor Marsha's memory will be held from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at...

Dwight Gibson

Dwight Gibson

Feb 26, 2025

Dwight Edward Gibson of Mountain Home, Arkansas, went into the arms of the Lord on February 26, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 93. He was born January 25, 1932, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Horace and Maggie Case Gibson. Dwight was a U.S. Army veteran in the Korean War. He married Darlene Buckner on September...

Marion Kay Hoffman

Marion Kay Hoffman

Feb 26, 2025

Marion Kay Hoffman, 88, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, died February 26, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Gary Leon Arwood

Gary Leon Arwood

Feb 26, 2025

Gary Leon Arwood, a respected community member and beloved family man, passed away on February 26, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 80. Born on November 7, 1944, in Caruthersville, Missouri, to Sherman and Edna Evert Arwood. Gary lived a life marked by service, commitment, and a deep dedication to his family and community.

A proud veteran, Gary...

Barbara Jorsch

Barbara Jorsch

Feb 23, 2025

Barbara Jorsch of Midway, Arkansas peacefully passed away at her home on February 23, 2025, at the age of 81. Barbara was born on December 27, 1943, in Harvey, Illinois, she was the loving daughter of Delbert and Estelle Heath. She married the love of her life, Colin Jorsch, on September 22, 1962, and they enjoyed more than sixty-two years...

Rosemary Sommer

Rosemary Sommer

Feb 22, 2025

Rosemary Sommer of Mountain Home, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 19, 1934, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, she was the beloved daughter of Charles and Minnie Gittinger Painter. On September 17, 1955, she wed James Sommer, embarking on a life filled with love and family.

As an RN, Rosemary dedicated many...

Harper Lee Morris

Harper Lee Morris

Feb 21, 2025

Our beautiful little angel Harper Lee Morris went to be with Jesus on February 21, 2025, unexpectedly in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born on July 5, 2024, in Conroe, Texas, to her loving parents, Travis and Kaylee Morris. Though Harper’s time with us was brief, she brought so much joy to everyone she touched during her 7 months and...

Ann M. Holmes

Ann M. Holmes

Feb 19, 2025

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Ann Marie Holmes, 80, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Ann died February 19, 2025, at her home.