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Clarence Frazier
Sep 17, 2026
Clarence Edward Frazier of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away September 17, 2026 in Mountain Home at the age of 92. The oldest of three siblings, born May 14, 1934, in Sharon, Tennessee to John C. Frazier and Ruby Knott. He married Dolores Mary Gazda on February 12, 1955, in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Chicago, IL. A proud Army...
Albert Cookson
Sep 16, 2026
Albert Cookson, 91, passed away on September 16, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on January 19, 1935. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Albert was a member of Fellowship Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Albert is survived by his loving wife, Carol Cookson.
A Memorial Service for Albert will be 10:00 am, Friday, October 16, 2026 at Care Manor...
George Johnson
Sep 16, 2026
George Johnson, 89, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died September 16, 2026, at his home.
Dorothy Kussman
Sep 15, 2026
Dorothy "Dotty" Ann Kussman, 90, passed away on September 15, 2026 in Oakland, Arkansas. She was born on May 21, 1936 in Cary, Illinois. Dotty married Ronald Kussman on February 26, 1982 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. In 1995, Dotty and Ron made the move to Oakland, Arkansas to purchase The Barn Cafe. They operated The Barn until retirement in 2006....
Robert Fry, Jr.
Sep 14, 2026
Robert Keith Fry, Jr., 64, passed away on September 14, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on November 21, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert Keith and Marilyn Ann Miller Fry, Sr. Robert worked for Baxter Labs for several years. Robert was a huge sports fan and loved to support his favorite team, the New England Patriots. He...
Ann D. Grice
Sep 14, 2026
Ann "Annie" Deneen Grice, age 81, of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Hospice House in Mountain Home.
Born on May 16, 1945, in Harvard, Illinois, Annie was the daughter of the late Hugh and Geri Deneen. She lived a vibrant life defined by adventure, joy, and a beautiful sense of spontaneity. After graduating from...
Catherine Hoffpauir
Sep 12, 2026
Catherine Ann Hoffpauir (Cathy) of Beaumont, Texas, born on September 23, 1948, lived a life marked by devotion, service, and unwavering faith. After marrying Dr. James Hoffpauir in 1970, she spent 35 years faithfully serving alongside him in ministry. Her calling was expressed through music, teaching and nurturing the spiritual growth of others. She sang joyfully in her church choir,...
Belinda Huffine
Sep 11, 2026
Funeral Arrangements for Belinda will be held in Paragould, Arkansas. Follow this link to read her complete obituary and view service details.
Michael David Culbertson
Sep 10, 2026
Michael David Culbertson, age 71, passed in Mountain Home, Arkansas, on September 10, 2026 (AKA Mickey, Papa Smurf, Daddio, Mike, Papa). Son of Barabara (Dawson) and David Culbertson, he will be forever cherished by his wife, Ellen Culbertson (His Beautiful Butterfly), his daughter Kimberly (His Angel) and her children Hailey, Adelaide, Elijah, and Eden, and his daughter Elizabeth (His Princess)...
Dorothy Marie Smith
Sep 10, 2026
Dorothy Marie Smith, 87, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Dorothy was born on September 15, 1938, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Wilfred and Martha (Keller) Jens. Dorothy was a contracting officer for the United States Department of Defense. She married Johnny Massey Jun 16, 1957 and had 4 children, Lonnie Massey, Sharon (Massey) Morris, Johnna (Massey)...
Donna Barton
Sep 10, 2026
Donna Barton, 92, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died September 10, 2026, at Hiram Shaddox.
Robert J. Tomazin, Jr.
Sep 9, 2026
Robert J. Tomazin Jr., 71, died peacefully at his home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas surrounded by his loved ones.
Survived by his wife Cindy of 48 years; daughter, Lindsay; 3 grandchildren, Devon Zeek and Vance; and sister, Caryn (Brian) and Robin.
Bob loved his family to the fullest. He cherished his close friends and was always there for them. He worked in...
Mary Beth Parrack
Sep 9, 2026
Mary Beth Parrack, 67, passed away on September 9, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mary Beth was born on July 9, 1959 in Denver, Colorado to Arlo and Virginia Armstrong Cook. Mary Beth married the love of her life Jay, on November 10, 1990 in Santa Maria, California. She worked as a Administrative Assistant for the Mountain Home Christian Academy...
Sandra Lee Lund
Sep 9, 2026
Sandra Lee Lund, 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died September 9, 2026, at Baxter Health.
John Mitchell Persico
Sep 8, 2026
John Mitchell Persico, 89, passed away on September 8, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. John was born on November 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Salvitore and Esther Sterina Persico. John was very proud of his heritage, having both parents born in Italy. He was a United States Airforce veteran. John was a talented carpenter and a 50 year member...
John H. Benton
Sep 6, 2026
John Benton, 81, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died September 6, 2026, at Baxter Health.
Douglas Whipple
Sep 5, 2026
To know Doug was to know a man who loved deeply, served faithfully, and gave freely of himself to God and to those around him. He lived with an open heart and an adventurous spirit, but what stood out most about him was the way he showed up for people. He was someone you could count on—someone who would listen,...
Duane Michael Hartwig
Sep 4, 2026
Duane Michael Hartwig, 65, passed away quickly and peacefully on September 4, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
Duane was born on September 12, 1960, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Hazel and Norman Hartwig. He graduated from Barrington High School and went on to spend more than 45 years working in the family trucking business. Throughout the years, Duane wore...
Wanda Sue Dissmeyer
Sep 4, 2026
Wanda Sue Dissmeyer, 82, passed away on September 04, 2026 in Mountain Home, AR at the age of 82. Wanda was born on February 26, 1944 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Herman and Verneda Fritz Hinzmann. She married the love of her life, Harold Lee Dissmeyer, on June14, 1968 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Together, they built a family rooted in faith and...
Jean Aufdem-Brinke
Sep 3, 2026
Jean F. Aufdem-Brinke, 99, passed away on September 03, 2026, in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 99. Jean was born on June 24, 1927, in Washington, DC to Eugene and Louise Meeks Moreland. She married Henry (Sonny) on July 3, 1946, in Washington, DC. Jean worked as a Office Worker for the United States Government for the majority of...
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