Obituaries

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Rosa "Rose" Lee Janes

Rosa "Rose" Lee Janes

May 6, 2025

Rosa Lee Janes of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 6, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 80. She was born October 19, 1944, in Creston, Iowa.

Rose is survived by her children, Tiffany Moore of Mountain Home, AR, and Randy Janes (Elizabeth) of Whitesburg, TN; grandchildren, Robin, Jamie, Tessa, Heather, and Tony; and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded...

Bruno Bednar

Bruno Bednar

May 6, 2025

Bruno J. Bednar, 91, of Flippin, Arkansas, died May 6, 2025, at Hiram Shaddox Therapy and Living.

Allan Glenn Daugherty

Allan Glenn Daugherty

May 6, 2025

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Allan Glenn Daugherty, 78, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Allan died May 6, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Charlotte Jo Hughes

Charlotte Jo Hughes

May 6, 2025

Charlotte Jo Hughes, 100, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died May 6, 2025, at her home.

Gianella Edelen

Gianella Edelen

May 5, 2025

Gianella Edelen, 53, of the Snowball, passed away on May 5, 2025. Born on May 20, 1971, in Richmond, Indiana, she was the daughter of Gregory and Silvia (Rial) Armstrong. Gianella's passion for education led her to a fulfilling career as a high school Spanish teacher, where she inspired countless students at various schools throughout Arkansas, including those in Marshall,...

Thomas Theodore Machaj

Thomas Theodore Machaj

May 5, 2025

Thomas Theodore Machaj of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 5, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 89. He was born April 28, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Rose Grudziewski Machaj. He married Connie Urban on July 5, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois and worked for General Motors.

A Funeral Service followed by a Graveside...

Leon Reubin

Leon Reubin

May 5, 2025

Leon Laverne Reubin of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 96 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Born on January 24, 1929, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, he was the son of John and Ida Powell Reubin. Leon cherished his marriage of 75 years to Tommye Parker, which began on July 25, 1948, in Ada, Oklahoma. A proud...

Frank Rubel, Jr.

Frank Rubel, Jr.

May 3, 2025

Frank J. Rubel, 68, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, died May 3, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Gary Eugene Wimer

Gary Eugene Wimer

May 2, 2025

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Gary Eugene Wimer, 81, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Gary died May 2, 2025, at Lake Forest Senior Living.

Richard Gregory

Richard Gregory

May 2, 2025

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Richard Gregory, 67, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Richard died May 2, 2025, at his home.

Loretta DiAnne Cruse

Loretta DiAnne Cruse

May 1, 2025

Loretta "DiAnne" Cruse of Midway, Arkansas, passed away May 1, 2025, in Midway, Arkansas at the age of 77. She was born January 2, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of John and Loretta Kirby Michel. She married Virgil on January 7, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisana and worked as a Teacher for Norfork School District. DiAnne lived in...

Frank Francis Storozyszyn, Jr.

Frank Francis Storozyszyn, Jr.

Apr 30, 2025

Frank Francis Storozyszyn of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away April 30, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born August 3, 1943, in DeRidder, Louisiana, the son of Frank and Mavis Still Storozyszyn.

Wanda Dollahite

Wanda Dollahite

Apr 28, 2025

Wanda Jean Dollahite, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on March 10, 1933, in Cordova, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Sarah Pounders Bowlan. On July 14, 1951, Wanda married Robert Dollahite in Hernando, Mississippi, creating a loving family and lasting memories. In 1991, they moved to Mountain...

Alvin "Dale" Flippin

Alvin "Dale" Flippin

Apr 25, 2025

Alvin "Dale" Flippin, 77, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, died April 25, 2025, at his home.

Charles "Rayford" White, Sr.

Charles "Rayford" White, Sr.

Apr 25, 2025

Charles "Rayford" White, Sr. of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away April 25, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 89. He was born March 16, 1936, in Saint Joseph, Tennessee, the son of Rochester and Ruby May Stutts White. He married Gloria Powell on August 12, 1961 in Toledo, Ohio. Rayford knew the meaning of hard work and...

William "Bill" Robert Smith

William "Bill" Robert Smith

Apr 24, 2025

William "Bill" Robert Smith of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away April 24, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 86. He was born September 27, 1938, in Pensacola, Florida, the son of Malcolm and Cecile Pape Smith. Bill married Patricia L. Strother on February 15, 1959, and together they raised two children. He built a distinguished career as...

Debra C. Delre

Debra C. Delre

Apr 24, 2025

Debra C. Delre, 75, of Lakeview, Arkansas, died April 24, 2025, at Twin Lakes Therapy and Living Center.

Carol A Sellers

Carol A Sellers

Apr 23, 2025

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Details will be shared with family and friends.

Jerald "Jerry" Victor Verley

Jerald "Jerry" Victor Verley

Apr 21, 2025

Jerald "Jerry" Victor Verley of Cotter, Arkansas, passed away April 21, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 88. He was born October 25, 1936, in Quinnesec, Michigan, the son of Victor Rufus and Rose Ciochetto Verley. He was a proud Merchant Mariners card holder. He moved on to work for A. O. Smith Corporation in Wisconsin and eventually...

Priscilla Ann Tepe

Priscilla Ann Tepe

Apr 20, 2025

Priscilla Ann Tepe peacefully passed away on April 20, 2025, at the age of 78 in Gassville, Arkansas. Born on January 14, 1947, in Orlando, Florida, she was the daughter of Bill Stewart and Virginia Isabel Magee. She had a fulfilling life dedicated to caring for others as a nurse.

Priscilla married Thomas Tepe on January 2, 1990, in Oak Park,...