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Eldon Gannaway
Aug 2, 2026
Eldon Myrle Gannaway, son of Floyd Raymond Gannaway and Bessie Lee (Swindler) Gannaway, was born at home in Dunnegan, Missouri on August 1, 1931, and peacefully passed away on August 2, 2026, at the age of 95, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. Those...
Michael Kenney
Aug 1, 2026
Michael Arthur Kenney was finally reunited with his beloved, Ruth "Jane" Kenney, (who preceded him by thirteen years), on August 1, 2026. He was born April 14, 1934, in New York, NY. Mike was the product of WWII, as his father, Arthur Kenney, was serving in the Merchant Marines and his mother, Constance Dwan Kenney, was a nurse. His military...
Ida Burris
Jul 31, 2026
Ida Grant Burris of Mountain Home, AR
Ida Neoma was born alongside her twin, Nida Leona on April 4, 1929 in Pocasset, OK to G. W. and Dovie Grant. Ida was reunited with her loved ones in Heaven on July, 31 2026. She proudly proclaimed to be an Okie throughout her life. Ida married Paul Burris on September 17, 1949 in...
Robert Rhoads
Jul 31, 2026
Robert Rhoads, 79, of Gamaliel, Arkansas, died July 31, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.
Daniel Smith
Jul 30, 2026
Daniel Robert Smith, 45, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.
Daniel was born on April 28, 1981, in Kaufman, Texas, to Bobby and Shirlene (Benton) Lane Smith. He built a career at Ranger Boats, where he served as a Lead Production Supervisor and was respected for his leadership and dedication.
Daniel lived life with the volume turned all the...
Carolyn Vincent
Jul 29, 2026
Carolyn Vincent, 83, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died July 29, 2026, at Baxter Health. A Family Gathering was held on July 30, 2026 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home.
Willie G. McFarland
Jul 27, 2026
Willie G. McFarland, passed away on July 27, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 66. He was born on October 8, 1959 in Mountain Home to James Ray and Mary Lee Maddox McFarland.
Willie is survived by his brothers, John McFarland of Michigan, Jack McFarland of Clarkridge, Arkansas, Ben (Sondra) McFarland of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Roger (Suzanne)...
William "Bill" Fraser
Jul 27, 2026
William “Bill” Ronald Fraser passed away at his home on July 27, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 81. Bill was born on July 30, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa, to William A. and Jean Phyllis Jones Fraser. He attended Iowa State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. During his time at college,...
Shirley Ann Johnson Byrd
Jul 25, 2026
Shirley Ann Johnson Byrd, 90, passed away at her home on July 25, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on November 22, 1935 in Alton, Missouri, to Everett and Nora Howell Johnson. Shirley is a graduate of Norfork High School, and was the builder of the Norfork Cafe. She served for many years on the Baxter County Quorum...
Donna "Memaw" Hyde
Jul 23, 2026
Donna “Memaw” Hyde
Whether you knew her as Memaw, Mom, Donna, daughter, sister, or friend, you were blessed to have Donna in your life. She had a heart full of love, a contagious spirit, and a way of making everyone around her feel like family.
In her younger years, she made Spring River her second home—a place of laughter, floating, and treasured...
Dr. Douglas Marx
Jul 22, 2026
Dr. Douglas William Marx passed away on July 22, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 76. Doug was born on June 4, 1950, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Arthur and Elaine (Dessommes) Marx. He served in the United States Army as a medic in Vietnam. When he returned, he met Dawn, and they were married in 1974. Doug...
Eva M. Sweeney
Jul 22, 2026
Eva M. Sweeney, 109, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on July 22, 2026, at Baxter Health. Eva was laid to rest at McPherson Cemetery in Kansas.
Richard "Rick" Earl Willoughby
Jul 21, 2026
Richard “Rick” Earl Willoughby, passed away on July 21, 2026 at his home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas at the age of 73. Rick was born on February 28, 1953 in Butte, Montana the son of John and Betty Jean Little Willoughby. Rick was 17 when he joined the U.S. Navy to serve in the Vietnam War. He later worked as...
Nicholas A. Fiorillo, Jr.
Jul 21, 2026
Nicholas Anthony Fiorillo, Jr., 83, passed away on July 21, 2026 in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Nicholas was born on December 4, 1942 in Asbury Park, New Jersey to Nicholas Anthony and Mary Stromer Fiorillo. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He married Murdain Fiorillo on October 4, 1969, in Aberdeen, Maryland, and worked at Monmouth Park....
Zdenka "Jenny" Horalek
Jul 19, 2026
Zdenka "Jenny" Horalek, passed away on July 19, 2026 in Yellville, Arkansas at the age of 96. She was born on April 19, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Stephanie Horacek and Conrad Simek. She was married to Francis "Frank" Horalek.
Entombment will be private at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services-Mountain Home....
Martha Sue Mace
Jul 19, 2026
Martha Sue Mace, 73, of Midway, Arkansas, passed away on July 19, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1952, in Iraan, Texas, to J.D. and Lucille Carnell Ringener. Martha proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1976. She was a founding member, alongside Diane Edwards, of Apple Blossom Decorative Painters. She was also a member...
Kevin Lee Thomas Sanders
Jul 18, 2026
Kevin Lee Thomas Sanders, age 20, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on July 18, 2026. He was born on March 30, 2006, in Elizabeth, Arkansas.
From the very beginning, Kevin was a bright light in this world. He was an amazing son, a loving brother, a cherished grandson, a devoted family member, and the kind of friend who could turn a...
Richard L. Hillary, Sr.
Jul 17, 2026
Richard L. Hillary, Sr. passed away on July 17, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 83. Richard was born on January 10, 1943 in Jamaica, Illinois to Ailene McDaniel and Raymond Hillary. Richard married Mattie L. Philpot on September 25, 1965 in Fairmont, Illinois. Richard worked as a truck driver. Richard enjoyed boating, fishing, and skiing with...
Lyndell Alvie Boyd
Jul 16, 2026
Lyndell Alvie Boyd of Gainesville, Missouri, passed away on July 16, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 77. He was born June 29, 1949 in Mountain Home, the son of Alvie and Oleta Foster Boyd. In his younger years, Lyndell enjoyed riding horses. He worked heavy construction as a boilermaker. His work took him all over the...
Esther Marie Schoonveld
Jul 14, 2026
Esther Marie (Fandrey) Schoonveld went to her home in heaven on July 14, 2026, exactly two weeks before her 99th birthday. She died at Lake Forest Senior Living (formerly Good Samaritan) in Mountain Home, AR where she lived for nine years in close proximity to her daughter, Carol Ann. Esther was born on July 28, 1927 in Summit, IL. She...
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