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Jerry Lee Zehrung Sr.

Jerry Lee Zehrung Sr.

Aug 7, 2019

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Jerry Lee Zehrung, Sr. of Midway, Arkansas, will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Apostolic Faith Church, 1021 95th Street, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, 262-359-9911. Jerry passed away August 7, 2019, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78. He was born March 26, 1941, in Warsaw, Indiana, the son...

Kip Benson

Kip Benson

Aug 6, 2019

Kip Allen Benson August 6, 1946- August 6, 2019 On August 6, 1946 this earth was blessed with a very special man. Kip was born to William and Donna Willimas Benson in Everett, Washington the oldest of three children. Kip attend the Everett schools and after gradation in 1964 he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served...

Frances D. Brown

Frances D. Brown

Aug 6, 2019

Burialfor Frances D. Brown, 92, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas will be in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Frances died August 6, 2019, at Twin Lakes Nursing Center. Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services.

Elizabeth Dinnerville

Elizabeth Dinnerville

Aug 5, 2019

A Memorial Mass for Elizabeth M. Dinnerville of Henderson, Arkansas, will be 10:00 am, Saturday, September 14, 2019, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Elizabeth passed away August 5, 2019, in Henderson, Arkansas at the age of 90. She was born September 14, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William "Bryan" and Mary Clarke Costello. She married James...

James Rocco

James Rocco

Aug 3, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of James “Jimmy” Rocco, Jr. announces his passing after a brief illness in Mountain Home, Arkansas, on Aug. 3, 2019 just shy of his 80th birthday. Jimmy was born Aug. 16, 1939 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of James Rocco, Sr. and Lucy Rocco Sanford. He served in the U.S. Navy...

Clayton P. West

Clayton P. West

Aug 3, 2019

Clayton P. West of Mountain Home, age 76, passed away Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at home. Funeral Services for Clayton will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Scott Speer officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel....

Franklin Delano Wood

Franklin Delano Wood

Aug 2, 2019

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Franklin Delano Wood, 76, of Mountain View, Arkansas. Franklin died August 2, 2019, at Community Compassion Center of Batesville.

Glenn Harold Jones

Glenn Harold Jones

Aug 2, 2019

Services will be private for Glenn Harold Jones of Yellville, Arkansas. Glenn passed away August 2, 2019 at his residence at the age of 65. He was born July 19, 1954, in Everett, Washington, the son of Harold and Ruth Thompson Jones. He married Johnnene Nichols on April 7, 1984 and worked as a Service Technician. Glenn was a U.S....

Joseph Richard Wenta

Joseph Richard Wenta

Aug 2, 2019

Joseph R. Wenta, age 81; beloved husband of Silvia nee Cesna; loving father of Deborah (Michael) Cunningham and Robert (Kandia) Wenta; grandfather of Jennifer and Kaitlin Cunningham and Zachary, Meredyth and Pierce Wenta; former owner of Robert’s Mens Wear on the southwest side. Visitation will take place on Friday at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 5005 Wolf Rd,...

Ernest A. Tweedy

Ernest A. Tweedy

Aug 1, 2019

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Ernest A. Tweedy, 89, of Oxford, Arkansas. Ernest died August 1, 2019, at Baxter Regional Medical Center.

Edward Vance Ketchem

Edward Vance Ketchem

Jul 31, 2019

A Celebration of Life for Edward Vance Ketchem, 74, of Mountain Home, Arkansas will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Twin Lakes Fellowship. Edward died July 31, 2019, at Baxter Regional Medical Center.

Bob Lee Vavra

Bob Lee Vavra

Jul 31, 2019

A Funeral Service for Bob Lee Vavra of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Pastor John Easterling officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service at the church. Bob passed away July 31, 2019, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82 and fought the...

Roger Krag Meline

Roger Krag Meline

Jul 29, 2019

A Funeral Service for Roger Krag Meline of Jordan, Arkansas, will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Ty Cotter officiating. Visitation will be Friday, August 9, 2019, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Roger passed away July 29, 2019, in Springfield, Missouri at...

Peggy A. Mullin

Peggy A. Mullin

Jul 29, 2019

Peggy Anne Mullin, 66, passed away July 29, 2019, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. She was born August 2, 1952, in Hartford City, Indiana, the daughter of Paul Trice and JoAnne Nicholson Cobb. She is a 1970 graduate of Madison Grant High School in Fairmount, Indiana. She attended Purdue University for one year,...

Angeline Benko

Angeline Benko

Jul 29, 2019

Funeral Services for Angeline Benko of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be private. She will be buried next to her husband and son in Calumet Cemetery in Crown Point, Indiana. Angeline passed away July 29, 2019, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 95. She was born January 2, 1924, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of George and Barbara Rudman...

Betty Elvira Huson

Betty Elvira Huson

Jul 28, 2019

A Funeral Service for Betty Elvira Huson of Lakeview, Arkansas, will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home, with Pastor Sherman Gordius officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 31, 2019, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Thursday, August 1, 2019, from 1:00 pm until service time, at Kirby &...

Brian David Hammer

Brian David Hammer

Jul 27, 2019

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, for Brian David Hammer, 65, of Lakeview, Arkansas. Brian died July 27, 2019, at his residence.

Joanna Deon Hammer

Joanna Deon Hammer

Jul 27, 2019

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, Arkansas, for Joanna Deon Hammer, 65, of Lakeview, Arkansas. Joanna died July 27, 2019, at her residence.

William "Bill" Michael Zimmer

William "Bill" Michael Zimmer

Jul 27, 2019

A Gathering of Family and Friends for William "Bill" Michael Zimmer of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be held in Illinois. Bill passed away July 27, 2019, in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 77. He was born February 26, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Walter and Teresa Markovitch Zimmer. He married Lynne Hoernig on June 23, 2003, in...

Rita Chorley

Rita Chorley

Jul 26, 2019

A Memorial Service for Rita Chorley of Flippin, Arkansas, will be 10:00 am, Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Rita passed away July 26, 2019, in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 79. She was born November 25, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Mary Byren Rausa. Rita is...