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Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson

Apr 16, 2026

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Andrew Wilson, 44, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Andrew died April 16, 2026, at Baxter Health.

Marlin E. Johnson

Marlin E. Johnson

Apr 15, 2026

Marlin Edwin Johnson of Mountain Home, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on November 24, 1933, in Alton, Missouri, Marlin was the son of Everett and Nora Howell Johnson. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he dedicated part of his life to serving his country.

Marlin married Caroline Rose Byrd on November 25, 1951,...

Virginia Fay Hearron

Virginia Fay Hearron

Apr 13, 2026

Virginia Fay Hearron of Mountain Home, Arkansas, went to her Heavenly home on April 13, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82. She was born May 13, 1943, in Dekalb, Texas, the daughter of Johnnie and Lula McMillan Rawls. She met the love of her life, Steve Hearron, when they were just children. They grew up in...

Greg Smith

Greg Smith

Apr 13, 2026

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Greg Smith, 60, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Greg died April 13, 2026, at his home.

Scott Strickert

Scott Strickert

Apr 12, 2026

Scott Strickert of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away April 12, 2026, at his home, at the age of 61. He was born November 29, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Larry and Gloria Kiesow Strickert.Scott is survived by his mother, Gloria Strickert of Flippin, Arkansas.He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence "Larry" Strickert.Burial took place at Fairview...

Joe Graves

Joe Graves

Apr 10, 2026

Joe Dean Graves, 81, of Mountain Home, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Graves was born November 15, 1944 in Fountain Hill. He was a resident of Mountain Home for 20 years, a former resident of Hamburg for 30 years and of Fountain Hill for several years. He graduated from Fountain Hill...

Lenora "Lee" M. Powell

Lenora "Lee" M. Powell

Apr 10, 2026

Lenora "Lee" Powell, age 66, of Bull Shoals, AR, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. Lenora was born on December 5, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, the beloved daughter of the late Barbara and Peter Agnello.

She was known for her business acumen in her younger years, working for Westin and Fairmont Hotels, where she ran the engineering department. She shared...

Kay Lee Biggerstaff

Kay Lee Biggerstaff

Apr 8, 2026

Kay Lee Biggerstaff, 75, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died April 8, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.

John Neighbors

John Neighbors

Apr 7, 2026

John Wayne Neighbors, age 77, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Mountain Home.John was born on July 2, 1948, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the son of Loy and Goldie Eaker Neighbors. In high school, he met the love of his life, Marie "Reccie" Lawrence, and the two were married on September 25, 1966, in Heber...

Nicholas Kopcha

Nicholas Kopcha

Apr 7, 2026

Nicholas Paul Kopcha of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 14, 1943, in Saint Louis, Missouri, he was the son of Stephen and Christine Nelms Kopcha. Nicholas married Leslie Berry on March 7, 1976, in Ladue Chapel, Missouri, and together they made Mountain Home their home after relocating from...

Mervyn Pugh

Mervyn Pugh

Apr 4, 2026

Mervyn L. Pugh, 88, of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away April 4, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born February 10, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Floyd and Anneva Minor Pugh. He married Sandy Rogers Eimers on November 12, 1982.

Mervyn worked as a truck driver for Leaseway, delivering AC Delco batteries. Following his retirement, he continued working...

Stephen "Steve" James Ray Aldridge

Stephen "Steve" James Ray Aldridge

Apr 4, 2026

Stephen “Steve” James Ray Aldridge, age 50, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on April 4, 2026 surrounded by his family. Steve was born on October 18, 1975, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Marvin and Linda Behm Aldridge. He later moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas, in 1997, where he made his home and raised his family. On September 1, 1999,...

Thomas "Tom" Gutierrez

Thomas "Tom" Gutierrez

Apr 3, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Gutierrez of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away April 3, 2026, in Mountain Home at the age of 78. He was born March 14, 1948, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Eusebio and Tomasa Barajaz Gutierrez. He was a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran who proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life,...

Berness "Bernie" Jerane Hill

Berness "Bernie" Jerane Hill

Apr 2, 2026

Berness "Bernie" Jerane Hill of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away April 2, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 93. He was born September 25, 1932, in Broseley, Missouri, the son of John Heber and Mary Margaret Butts Hill. Bernie married Thelma Jane Hayes on August 13, 1955, in Tunica, Mississippi. He attended Arkansas State College (University), Jonesboro,...

Larry Vannatter

Larry Vannatter

Apr 2, 2026

Larry E. Vannatter of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on April 2, 2026, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 80. Born on August 17, 1945, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, he was the beloved son of Buck and Ader Sexton Vannatter. Larry married Janice Trent on March 7, 1967, in Pompano Beach, Florida.

A dedicated business owner, Larry operated the...

Ireleen Madeline Nobles

Ireleen Madeline Nobles

Apr 1, 2026

Ireleen Madeline Nobles of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on November 5, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ireleen brought warmth and creativity into the lives of those around her. She married Tom Hart on May 1, 1992, in Pensacola, Florida, sharing many happy years together.

In 2006, Ireleen made Mountain Home...

Edna May Merritt

Edna May Merritt

Mar 29, 2026

Edna Merritt, 99, passed away on March 29, 2026 in North Richland Hills, Texas. Edna was born on January 05, 1927. She lived in Mountain Home, Arkansas, for many years before moving to Texas. During her time in Mountain Home, she owned and operated the Miniature Museum and was extensively involved in the community. 

Edna is survived by her daughters, Karen,...

Joyce Hudson

Joyce Hudson

Mar 29, 2026

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Brenda Joyce Hudson, who went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2026, just minutes before celebrating her 79th birthday. Happy Birthday in Heaven, Momma. She was the cherished wife of her soulmate, Dean, with whom she shared a lifetime of love,...

John North

John North

Mar 29, 2026

John Robert North, 77, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died March 29, 2026, at Baxter Health.

Anne Allen

Anne Allen

Mar 28, 2026

Anne Talbert Allen

January 7, 1943 – March 28, 2026

Our beautiful mother, Anne Talbert Allen, was born on January 7, 1943, in Vanndale, Arkansas. She lived a full and abundant life defined by love for her family, devotion to her husband, and a generous heart that touched everyone who knew her.

Anne spent her early childhood in Vanndale before moving to Yazoo...