Obituaries

Kirby & Family Obituaries

Robert Joseph Moritz

Robert Joseph Moritz

Jan 7, 2020

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at a later date, in Moody, Missouri. Robert Joseph Moritz passed away January 7, 2020, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 75. He was born May 16, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Max and Florence VerPlancke Moritz. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran. He married Mary...

Thomas Ralph Helgesen

Thomas Ralph Helgesen

Jan 6, 2020

Services for Thomas Ralph Helgesen of Cotter, Arkansas, will be private. Thomas passed away January 6, 2020, in Gassville, Arkansas at the age of 65. He was born November 2, 1954, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of Bernard and Patricia Helgesen. He worked as an Auto Mechanic and lived in Cotter since moving from Florida in 2011. He enjoyed hot...

Emma Jean Palmertree

Emma Jean Palmertree

Jan 5, 2020

A Graveside Service for Emma Jean Palmertree of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be 3:00 pm, Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Emma passed away January 5, 2020, in Ozark, Missouri at the age of 77. She was born March 17, 1942, in Greenwood, Mississippi, the daughter of James and Francis Goad Gentry. She married Ernie Palmertree on May...

Phillip E. Olson

Phillip E. Olson

Jan 4, 2020

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Phillip E. Olson, 87, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Phillip died January 4, 2020, in Gassville, Arkansas.

Pastor Isaac James Marler

Pastor Isaac James Marler

Jan 4, 2020

Pastor Isaac James Marler, age 94 of Mountain Home, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Hospice of the Ozarks. Isaac was born July 8, 1925 in Gassville, Arkansas to James C. and Mila Hodges Marler. He married Pearl Jean Robertson in Marshall, Arkansas on January 10, 1948. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States...

William Lester Jendraszkiewicz

William Lester Jendraszkiewicz

Jan 4, 2020

A Mass will be held in the spring at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church for William Lester "Jendras" Jendraszkiewicz of Lakeview, Arkansas. Burial will be at Baxter Memorial Gardens. William better known as Bill passed away January 4, 2020, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82. He was born October 29, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the son...

Merle Dean Meisinger

Merle Dean Meisinger

Jan 3, 2020

Merle Dean Meisinger, formerly of Kenai Alaska died at home with his family by his side January 3, 2020. He was born August 22, 1932 to Dorothy and Bernard Meisinger in Mynard, Nebraska. He joined the USAF after high school and was honorably discharged to return home after his fathers sudden death to take care of the family and farm....

Larry Carl Barker

Larry Carl Barker

Jan 2, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Larry Carl Barker of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be 11:00 am, Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Christ Community Church, with Dr. David Johnson officiating. Military Honors will be provided by Alley-White American Legion Post #52 and United States Army Honor Guards. Larry passed away January 2, 2020, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of...

Kevin J Gauer

Kevin J Gauer

Jan 2, 2020

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Kevin J Gauer, 64, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Kevin died January 2, 2020, in Mountain Home.

Janice N. Peters

Janice N. Peters

Jan 2, 2020

A Graveside Service for Janice “Jan” N. Peters of Flippin, Arkansas, will be 2:00 pm, Monday, January 6, 2020, at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery, with Reverend Randy Ludwig officiating. Jan passed away January 2, 2020, in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 91. She was born April 26, 1928, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Clyde Albert and Mary Elizabeth...

Allan Hammerseth

Allan Hammerseth

Jan 1, 2020

Allan Erickson Hammerseth, age 95, was born on March 4, 1924, on Martha’s Vineyard Island, Massachusetts. He passed January 1, 2020, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Allan served in the United States Navy in WWII in the South Pacific and spent the remainder of his life in aviation. For decades he was an active member of Pilots for Christ. He is...

Theresa Magnoni

Theresa Magnoni

Jan 1, 2020

A Funeral Mass for Theresa Magnoni of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at St. Peter The Fisherman Catholic Church, with Father Norbert Rappold as Celebrant. Visitation will be Monday, January 6, 2020, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home, with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Theresa passed away January...

Lee Roy Hill Jr.

Lee Roy Hill Jr.

Jan 1, 2020

A Funeral Service for Lee Roy Hill. Jr., of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be 3:00 pm, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Keith Byrd officiating. Lee passed away January 1, 2020, in Raymore, Missouri at the age of 89. He was born December 10, 1930, in Butler, Oklahoma, the son of Lee and...

John Edward "Bud" Morris Jr.

John Edward "Bud" Morris Jr.

Jan 1, 2020

A Celebration of Life for John Edward "Bud" Morris, Jr. of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Elks Lodge #1714 BPOE. Bud passed away January 1, 2020, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 66. He was born March 8, 1953, in El Centro, California, the son of John and Dorothy Brady Morris....

Carl John Clement

Carl John Clement

Dec 31, 2019

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Summit, Arkansas, for Carl John Clement, 96, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Carl died December 31, 2019, at Community Compassion Nursing Home in Yellville, Arkansas.

Donald Eugene Blair

Donald Eugene Blair

Dec 28, 2019

A Gathering of Family and Friends for Donald Eugene Blair of Norfork, Arkansas will be from 5:30 until 7:00pm, Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home. Donald passed away December 28, 2019, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 79. He was born July 22, 1940, in Doniphan, Missouri, the son of...

Donald Julius Cerny

Donald Julius Cerny

Dec 28, 2019

A Celebration of Life for Donald Julius Cerny of Lakeview, Arkansas, will be from 4-6pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home in Bull Shoals, AR with Pastor Pete Beavers and Heather Marsalis officiating, Military Honors will be provided by the United States Army Honor Guard. Donald passed away December 28, 2019, in Lakeview, Arkansas at...

David Loren Groat

David Loren Groat

Dec 27, 2019

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for David Loren Groat, 74, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. David died December 27, 2019, at his residence.

Teresa Joan Shepherd

Teresa Joan Shepherd

Dec 26, 2019

A Gathering of Family and Friends for Teresa Joan Shepherd of Midway, Arkansas, will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm, Friday, January 3, 2020, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Teresa passed away December 26, 2019, in Midway, Arkansas at the age of 63. She was born October 14, 1956, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Marion Clyde and...

Sara Ellen Shelton

Sara Ellen Shelton

Dec 24, 2019

A Funeral Service for Sara Ellen Shelton of Cotter, Arkansas, will be 4:00 pm, Friday, December 27, 2019, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Sam Bailey officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019, from 3:00 pm until service time, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Memphis Memorial Park, Memphis, Tennessee. Sara...