Obituaries

Kirby & Family Obituaries

Patricia Bassett

Patricia Bassett

Jun 27, 2026

Patricia E. Bassett passed away comfortably and with dignity after a long battle with cancer. She was 88 years old. Born in Coshocton, Ohio on September 29, 1937, Patricia was the daughter of Clyde and Thelma Fitch.

She has two sisters: Barbara Offutt (Frank Offutt, David and Rebecca) and Judy Foster (Jerry Foster, Joey and Dean) and two brothers: Jerry Fitch...

Robert "Bob" Carl Neels

Robert "Bob" Carl Neels

Jun 27, 2026

Robert "Bob" C. Neels, 90, passed away on June 27, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Robert was born on November 05, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Carl and Genevieve Nogalski Neels. He worked as a pipe coverer in construction for many years. Bob was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He lived in Gamaliel, Arkansas since...

Judy Ann Martin

Judy Ann Martin

Jun 27, 2026

Judy Ann Martin, of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away June 27, 2026, at her home, at the age of 72. Judy was born December 3, 1953 in Pineville, Arkansas, the daughter of Donald Eldridge and Vida Ardene Sanders McClellan. She married the love of her life, Dale Martin, on February 27, 1972, in Norfork, Arkansas.



Judy was a dedicated Registered Nurse. Throughout...

Sharon Elizabeth Black

Sharon Elizabeth Black

Jun 24, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce Sharon Elizabeth (Havens) Black, whose kindness, strength, and love touched the lives of all who knew her, went home to be with Jesus.

Sharon, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, completed her earthly journey at her home in Clarkridge, AR, at the age of 58, on June 24, 2026, leaving a profound...

Brent Blomquist

Brent Blomquist

Jun 24, 2026

Brent Blomquist, 74, passed away on June 24, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family.

Brent was born on January 23, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, and was adopted into the loving home of August and Annabelle Feste Blomquist. Brent moved to Mountain Home in 1972 from Arlington Heights, Illinois were he was a tool and die maker. He...

Arnold Whitley

Arnold Whitley

Jun 21, 2026

Arnold Whitley, 76, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died June 21, 2026, at Hiram Shaddox.

Richard Schulze

Richard Schulze

Jun 21, 2026

Richard Virgil Schulze, 98, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Born on April 9, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, Richard was the son of Virgil and Beatrice (Sandiford) Schulze. A proud veteran, Richard served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1950, he married Margery in Chicago, and they were blessed with...

Brad David Broskovak

Brad David Broskovak

Jun 20, 2026

Brad David Broskovak, 71, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, died June 20, 2026, at Baxter Health.

Charles Raymond Brown

Charles Raymond Brown

Jun 19, 2026

Charles Raymond Brown, 93, passed away on June 19, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Charles was born on August 20, 1932 in Kilgore, Texas to Lester and Estelle (Johnson) Brown. He graduated from Norphlet High School in 1950 and moved to Chicago, where he met his wife, Mary. They married in 1953 in Chicago. He retired from Arkansas Best Freight...

Paul Michael Saine

Paul Michael Saine

Jun 19, 2026

Paul Saine, 75, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died June 19, 2026, at his home.

Donald Larry Heimann

Donald Larry Heimann

Jun 18, 2026

Donald Heimann, 86, of Gepp, Arkansas, died June 18, 2026, at Baxter Health.

Charles Edward Bien

Charles Edward Bien

Jun 16, 2026

Charles Edward Bien, 72, of Hardy, Arkansas, died June 16, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.

Bryan Krist

Bryan Krist

Jun 16, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bryan Lawrance Krist, who passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the age of 65.



Born November 15, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bryan lived a life defined by resilience, compassion, faith, and service to others. Through his own journey of recovery, he discovered a calling that would become his...

Nancy Reid Hirter

Nancy Reid Hirter

Jun 16, 2026

A Graveside Service for Nancy Hirter, 86, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas will be 2PM,  Friday, June 26, 2026 at St. Patrick Cemetery in Rochelle, IL.  Nancy died June 16, 2026, at Baxter Health. 

Karen Standlee

Karen Standlee

Jun 16, 2026

Karen Lorraine Standlee passed away on June 16, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 58. Karen was born on May 11, 1968 in Pawpaw, Michigan to Bruce Harold and Lillie Rogers Metcalf. She married Adam Standlee on July 2, 1983. Karen was known for her stubborn streak and showed her love by teasing her family. She enjoyed...

Richard Lee Miller

Richard Lee Miller

Jun 15, 2026

Richard Lee Miller, 90, of Flippin, Arkansas, died June 15, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.

Maria Elsa Falada

Maria Elsa Falada

Jun 13, 2026

Maria Elsa Falada, of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away on June 13, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 93. She was born on January 31, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Kathrina Schmidt Heck. She married Gene Falada on July 21, 1951. Maria cared for the home and raised their four children. Her family meant everything to...

Elizabeth "Beth" Krueger Angel

Elizabeth "Beth" Krueger Angel

Jun 11, 2026

Elizabeth “Beth” Krueger Angel, 81, passed away after a brief illness, on June 11th, 2026 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born July 25, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Dr. John William Krueger and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Latham Krueger. After a childhood spent in Chicago, suburban New Jersey, and rural Wisconsin, Beth attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and ultimately earned...

Glenda Koen

Glenda Koen

Jun 10, 2026

Glenda Zell Bittle Koen, 85, was born into eternity on June 10, 2026, at her home in Mountain Home, Arkansas.



She was born into this life on June 3, 1941, in Brownsville, Arkansas, to William Easel Bittle and Gracie Donahue Bittle. She was the youngest daughter of four little girls born in five years. She graduated from West Side High School...

Don Webb

Don Webb

Jun 9, 2026

Don Lynn Webb, 82, was called to be with the Lord on June 9, 2026. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born to the late James Rayburn and Ruby Sublett Webb on April 11, 1944, in Mitchell, Arkansas. 

Don graduated from Viola High School in 1962. He was a member of...