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Cathlene Harney
Aug 20, 2026
Cathlene A. Harney, 87, of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1938, in Waverly, Illinois, the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Etherton Harney.
She is survived by her three children, Bradley (Val) Mahan of Fort Walton Beach, FL; Rene (George) Marshall of Laguna Hills, CA; and Angie (K.C.) Hilton...
Richard "Dick" Miller
Aug 20, 2026
Richard Wesley "Dick" Miller, 87, passed away on August 20, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on March 18, 1939 in South Gate, California, to William and Cleda Naomi (Bever) Miller. After graduating from high school in South Gate, California, Dick served in the United States Navy as a 1st Radarman 2nd Class. He obtained his bachelor’s degree...
Debra J. Donavon
Aug 17, 2026
Debra Jeanne Donavon, 73, passed away on August 17, 2026 in Yellville, Arkansas. She was born on September 9, 1952 in Elgin, Illinois to James and Virginia Bradley Donavon. Debra greatly enjoyed her time caring for the horses at Hawthorne Hills Stables in Wauconda, Illinois. She lived in Arlington Heights, Illinois, until moving to Arkansas in 1999 to be closer...
Mitchell Nielsen
Aug 17, 2026
Mitchell P Nielsen, 88, passed away on August 17, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on October 13, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter M and Alice G. Stone Nielsen. Mitchell retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1975, where he served as a Chief Warrant Officer Three during the Vietnam War. They moved to Arkansas in 1993,...
Frank Joseph Hirschman
Aug 14, 2026
Frank Joseph Hirschman, Jr., 85, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died August 14, 2026, at Baxter Health.
Kay Edwards
Aug 14, 2026
Saundra Kay Edwards, 84, of Mountain Home, AR, passed away on August 14, 2026, and joined the heavenly chorus. Her parents, the late Ralph Earl Fouraker and Ilene (Perkins Fouraker) Baker, welcomed her into the world on April 24, 1942, in Sabetha, KS.
A gifted pianist from an early age, Kay carried a deep love of music throughout her life. In...
Paul James Hooyer
Aug 14, 2026
Paul James Hooyer, 82, passed away on August 14, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Paul was born on August 26, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Henry and Frances (Laninga) Hooyer. He was a lifetime carpenter. Paul served in the United States Army. He was an amazing husband, father & grandfather as well as a loyal friend to many. Paul...
Lanny E. Wineland
Aug 14, 2026
Lanny Eugene Wineland, 68, passed away on August 14, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Lanny was born on March 03, 1958 in Highland Park, Michigan to Arthur and Mary Barlow Wineland. Lanny worked as a Realtor for Peglar Real Estate He married Stacy Krug on September 29, 2012 In Mountain Home, Arkansas. He enjoyed hiking, camping, golfing, floating the Buffalo...
Linda Carlson
Aug 13, 2026
Linda Carlson, 77, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died August 13, 2026, at her home.
Vickie L. Snyder
Aug 13, 2026
Vickie Leontine Snyder, 69, passed away on August 13, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 69. Vickie was born on December 22, 1956 in Dearborn, Michigan to Daniel Roy and Carol Ann Edwards Ulch. She married Danny Snyder on September 6, 1975 in Harrison, Michigan. Vickie worked as a Laborer for Baxter Labs. Vickie enjoyed traveling, fishing....
Charles R. Swanson
Aug 12, 2026
Charles Robert Swanson left behind a life filled with family, faith, friendship, hard work, and a deep love of the outdoors. He was born on September 21, 1954, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, to Frederick Robert Swanson and Cleo Kay Coonc. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his siblings Teresa, Fred, Eric, Kim, and Jason.
Charles is...
Doris Borzick
Aug 11, 2026
Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Doris Borzick, 93, formerly of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Doris died August 11, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Arthur Robert Beal
Aug 10, 2026
Arthur Robert Beal, 91, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Born on December 8, 1934, in St. Louis County, Missouri, Arthur was the son of Arthur Antone and Ruth Ada (Loosemore) Beal.
Arthur proudly served in the United States Navy, working as an aircraft engine mechanic during his time in the service. His career path reflected his...
Charlene Yvonne Stewart
Aug 9, 2026
Charlene Yvonne Stewart, passed away on August 9, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 92. Charlene was born on August 28, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry E. and Mildred V. Cook Miller. She married Donald C. Stewart on May 26, 1951 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The couple made Mountain Home, Arkansas their home in 1988...
Richard Christopher Gabl
Aug 8, 2026
Richard “Dick” Christopher Gabl, 93, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, went home to the Lord on August 8, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on October 12, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to Anthony and Marie Wallscheid Gabl. In 1954, Dick was drafted into the United States Army, serving two years during the Korean conflict. After service, he married his...
Barbara J. Yahnke
Aug 8, 2026
Barbara J. Yahnke, 79, of Lakeview, Arkansas, died August 2, 2026, at her home.
Elizabeth Keplinger
Aug 8, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Keplinger, passed away on August 8, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 89. Betty was born on May 27, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul and Augustina Uratiak Michalisko. Betty married Elwood C. Keplinger on October 26, 1957. Betty lived in Mountain Home, Arkansas since moving from Chicago, in 1966. She worked as the secretary...
Beatrice Alliene Weido
Aug 5, 2026
Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Beatrice Alliene Weido, 73, of El Dorado, Arkansas. Beatrice died August 5, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.
Opal P. Houser
Aug 5, 2026
Opal Houser, 100, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully, at her home, August 5, 2026.
She is survived by her daughters, Karla and Lisa Houser; adopted daughter, Heaven (Shane) Willhite; adopted son, Ben Woody; step-granddaughter, Izabelle Woody; great-grandson, Spencer; niece, Kenna (Mark) Matsui; nephew, Richard (Debbie) Hillman; and special friends, Sarah and Ron Glenn, and Paul Leicht.
Opal was the beloved...
Kevin R. Applegate
Aug 4, 2026
Kevin Applegate, 63, of Lakeview, Arkansas, died August 4, 2026, at Baxter Health.
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