Obituaries

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Lanny E. Wineland

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

Linda Carlson

Aug 13, 2026

Linda Carlson, 77, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died August 13, 2026, at her home.

Vickie L. Snyder

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

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

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

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

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

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

Barbara J. Yahnke

Aug 8, 2026

Barbara J. Yahnke, 79, of Lakeview, Arkansas, died August 2, 2026, at her home.

Elizabeth Keplinger

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

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

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

Kevin R. Applegate

Aug 4, 2026

Kevin Applegate, 63, of Lakeview, Arkansas, died August 4, 2026, at Baxter Health.

Eldon Gannaway

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

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

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

Robert Rhoads

Jul 31, 2026

Robert Rhoads, 79, of Gamaliel, Arkansas, died July 31, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.

Daniel Smith

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

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

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)...