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Norma Luke
May 19, 2026
Norma Catherine Luke of Riverview, Michigan, formerly of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 19, 2026, in Michigan, at the age of 95. She was born August 1, 1930, in Ecorse, Michigan, the daughter of George and Hattie Vaughn Sutter. She married Chester "Roy" Luke on March 12, 1948, in Flat Rock, Michigan, and was a payroll administrator for Guardian....
Angelique Reder
May 18, 2026
Angelique Theresa Reder of Norfork, Arkansas, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 61. Born on September 15, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, Angelique was the daughter of John and Velma Cannistra Reder. She was united in marriage to Bobby Reder on March 11, 2000, in Lubbock, Texas.
Having made Arkansas her home since 2022...
Jeffery Cash
May 17, 2026
Jeffery (“Jeff”) Terrence Cash, age 85, passed away on May 17, 2025, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Jeff was born on August 10, 1940, in Vernal, Utah, the son of Clifford and Beatrice Carpenter Cash. He served in the U.S. Army, worked as a welder, and was known for his strong work ethic, practical nature,...
Stephen Thiessen
May 16, 2026
Stephen Ray Thiessen of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 16, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 79. He was born September 17, 1946, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Ernest and Georgia Watkins Thiessen. Stephen was a U.S. Navy veteran. He married Susan Miller on February 9, 1981 in Neosho, Missouri. The couple lived in Florida...
Donna Nettles
May 12, 2026
Donna Jean Nettles of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on May 12, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on March 2, 1948, in Illinois, she was the daughter of Richard and Evelyn Kirscht Hill. Donna married James Nettles on July 3, 1965, in Antioch, Illinois. In 1994, Donna moved from Round Lake, Illinois, to Mountain Home, Arkansas, where she...
Donald "Don" Lee Hall
May 12, 2026
Donald "Don" Lee Hall of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away May 12, 2026, in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 88. He was born January 30, 1938, in Joliet, Illinois, the second son of Paul and Marie Goldsmith Hall. Don graduated from Joliet High School where he was the star running back in football. He married and had four daughters....
Parker Tate Haught
May 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Parker Tate Haught of Mountain Home, who entered eternal rest on May 10, 2026, at just 4 months old. Born on January 2, 2026, Parker was deeply loved by his parents, Travis Haught and Emily Kasinger Haught, and brought immeasurable joy to his family in his short time here.
He leaves behind his...
Jimmie "Jim" McFarland
May 10, 2026
Jimmie “Jim” Lee McFarland, 67, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Mountain Home. Born on May 21, 1958, in Mountain Home, he was the son of James and Mary Maddox McFarland and was raised in the Clarkridge community he proudly called home.
Jim was a hardworking man from an early age. As soon as he was...
Rebecca "Paige" Griffith
May 8, 2026
Rebecca "Paige" J. Griffith, of Parish, New York passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 49 with her beloved companion, Howie and their dog Gemma by her side. Born in Malvern, Arkansas, Paige brought a vibrant spirit to every aspect of her life. Paige was raised in the Viola and Mountain Home areas of Arkansas,...
Stephen Bierer
May 8, 2026
Stephen Ray Bierer, 86, of Lakeview, Arkansas, died May 8, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.
Colette Lorraine Marlatt
May 8, 2026
Colette Lorraine Marlatt of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away May 8, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 69. She was born October 28, 1956, in Decoto, California, the daughter of Clarence and Lois Tyrrell Marlatt.
Colette is survived by her son, Ryan (Jennifer) Marlatt of Pekin, IL; and four grandchildren; Jack, Dillon, Luke, Mackenzie ; two brothers, Steve (Lisa)...
John Henry Fox, IV
May 7, 2026
John Henry Fox, IV, 68, of Elizabeth, Arkansas, died May 7, 2026, at his home.
Benjamin Hinds
May 7, 2026
Benjamin Franklin Hinds, 73, of Oakland, Arkansas, died May 7, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.
Ben was a proud Veteran who served his country honorable with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1974. He was a Petty Officer Third Class aircraft director with the Attack Squadron Thirty-Seven aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga. Ben went...
Michael Stanford
May 7, 2026
Michael "Mike" Ray Stanford of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 7, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 72. He was born March 9, 1954, in Shelby County, Tennessee, the son of Jesse Floyd and Sarah Ethelyne Williams Stanford. Mike lived in Mountain Home since moving from Texas in 2003. He enjoyed fishing and was a jack-of-all...
Bette "Betsy" Durham
May 7, 2026
Bette “Betsy” Louise Durham, 80, of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away on May 7, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on March 8, 1946, in San Carlos, Arizona, to Sylvester and Louise Stevens Ward.
Betsy married Joe Durham on January 10, 1987, in San Diego, California. She worked as a registered nurse for the University of California San Diego and...
Francis "Frankie" Essary
May 4, 2026
Francis "Frankie" Elizabeth Essary, 70, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died May 4, 2026, at her home.
Dorothy Jane Martin
May 3, 2026
Dorothy Jane Martin of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away May 3, 2026, in Colcord, Oklahoma at the age of 82. She was born August 15, 1943, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Eula Raines Harris. She married Ronald Martin on May 24, 1958, in Atchison, Kansas and was a bookkeeper for Wapsi Fly. Dorothy lived in Arkansas since moving...
Buell Mann Nunnery, Jr.
May 1, 2026
Local arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Buell Mann Nunnery, Jr., 86, of Arcola, Mississippi. Buell died May 1, 2026, at Baxter Health. To view his complete obituary, click here.
Barbara Smith
May 1, 2026
Barbara Lylette Smith of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away May 1, 2026, in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 63. She was born May 5, 1962, in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of Lyle and Barbara Jean Smith. She began her career as an EMT and later became a paramedic and a registered nurse. Barbara lived in Flippin since moving from St....
Roger Douglas Alsaker
May 1, 2026
Roger Douglas Alsaker of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 1, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 92. He was born July 28, 1933, in Melrose Park, Illinois, the son of Oscar and Viola Mittlacher Alsaker. He married Joan Wasielewski on August 17, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois. Roger was a U.S. Army veteran and later worked as...
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