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John "Jay" Shain Shoemaker
May 10, 2023
John “Jay” Shain Shoemaker, Jr., 32 of Yellville, AR, gained his wings due to a stroke, on May 10, 2023 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR with his family by his side. He was born May 2, 1991 at Fort Meyers, FL. Jay graduated from Valley Springs High School in 2009. Jay attended North Arkansas College for autobody...
David Hull
May 9, 2023
David Eugene Hull, 78, of Calico Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. David was born on August 28, 1944, in Waco, Texas, to Eugene and Theresa Mesh Hull. He graduated from University High School in Waco, Texas in 1962. David went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas...
David Lowell Osmon
May 8, 2023
David Lowell Osmon, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023. David was born on January 18, 1941, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to Lawrence and Isobell Burrows Osmon. David felt blessed to have raised four children and enjoy many grandchildren. A husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, this is the legacy we have from him. David...
Annette Martinez
May 6, 2023
Annette Martinez of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 6, 2023, in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the age of 63. She was born October 10, 1959, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Sandor and Anna Tichy Arki. She was a Medical Billing Specialist for Ungerank Chiropractor in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Barron Chiropractic and Wellness in Concord, Massachusetts. She enjoyed...
Donald Sturms
May 5, 2023
Donald L Sturms, 88, formerly of Blue Grass, Iowa, passed away at his home in Mountain Home, Arkansas, after a brief illness. Per his wishes, cremation will take place with no services. A small gathering will take place at a later date in Blue Grass, IA. Don was born in Annawan, Illinois on May 5, 1935 to Hilton and Frieda...
Tamara Lynn Bailey
May 3, 2023
Tamara Lynn Klase Bailey of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 3, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 52. She was born April 7, 1971, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Jack and Phyllis Stinson Klase. Tamara lived in Mountain Home since moving from Florida, in 2022. She loved spending time with her grandson and collecting clowns....
Peggy Yancey
May 3, 2023
Peggy Yancey of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 3, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 81. She was born August 24, 1941, in Brookport, Illinois, the daughter of Vivian and Fern Hubbs Smith. She married James Yancey on March 18, 1977, in Peoria, IL. The couple lived in Mountain Home since moving from East Peoria, IL...
Edna Cates
May 2, 2023
Edna Earl Cates, 80, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died May 2, 2023, at Baxter Health.
Elmina Johnson
May 1, 2023
Elmina Johnson, 96, of West Plains, Missouri, died May 1, 2023, at her residence.
Nathan Bradford Ackerman
Apr 30, 2023
Nathan Bradford “Brad” Ackerman passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the age of 67. He was born in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, on October 25, 1955, to Ida Dark Ackerman and Charles Ray Ackerman. Brad is preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Charles. Brad is survived by his brothers, Charles Anthony “Tony” Ackerman and wife Vernita “Tish”...
Jerry Thomas Bryan
Apr 30, 2023
Jerry Thomas Bryan passed away at his home in Lakeview, Arkansas on April 30, 2023 at the age of 84 years. Jerry was born in Shawmut, Alabama to the late Agnes Arlene McGill and John Thomas Bryan. He was raised by his Mom and Step-Dad, L.F. Welch (Smiley), with whom he was very close. Shawmut was a small, close-knit community,...
Gerald Anthony Wesley
Apr 29, 2023
Gerald Anthony Wesley Jr of Clarkridge, Arkansas passed away April 29, 2023, at his home, surrounded by love. He was born November 24, 1947, in Faribault, Minnesota, the son of Gerald and Deloris (Jensen) Wesley. Many knew him as “Butch” or “Tony,” but more importantly he was called Dad and later Grandpa. Butch served proudly in the United States Marine...
Debra Anne Tone
Apr 28, 2023
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Debra Anne Tone, 59, of Salesville, Arkansas. Debra died April 28, 2023, at her residence.
Patsy Lee Sherland
Apr 27, 2023
Patsy Lee Sherland of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away April 27, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 87. She was born August 22, 1935, in Culp, Arkansas, the daughter of Henry and Octavia Duncan McLain. She married Robert Sherland. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing in her gospel quarted, as well as her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...
Melva Joyce Dite
Apr 26, 2023
Melva Joyce Dite of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away April 26, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 81. She was born September 25, 1941, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Leland and Myrtle Shoup Kee. She graduated from the St. Bernard's School of Nursing in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where she obtained her LPN degree. She was a practicing...
Kimberly A Martin
Apr 24, 2023
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Kimberly A Martin, 56, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Kimberly died April 24, 2023, at Baxter Health.
Vickie Ellen Ackerson
Apr 24, 2023
Vickie Ellen (Halsted) Ackerson, 70, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at her son's home, surrounded by family. Vickie was born on December 9, 1952, in Marysville, California, to George and Dovie Bohannon Halsted. She lived in London, Arkansas, with her daughter, Cassie, for the last nine years. Mountain Home was her second home. Vickie...
Robert Pokryfka
Apr 20, 2023
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Robert Phillip Pokryfka, 82, of Flippin, Arkansas. Robert died April 20, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center.
Gary Glen Milburn
Apr 18, 2023
Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Gary Glen Milburn, 73, of Gassville, Arkansas. Gary died April 18, 2023, at Baxter Health.
Hazel Irene Thomas
Apr 15, 2023
Hazel Irene Thomas of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away April 15, 2023, in Gassville, at the age of 71. She was born January 9, 1952, in Starkville, Mississippi, the daughter of Marvin and Mary Ratcliff Thomas. Hazel worked as a Registered Dietician. She enjoyed being with her family more than anything. Planting flowers with her daughters and granddaughters, fishing and sharing...
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