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Shirley Jean Cline

Shirley Jean Cline

Dec 14, 2023

Shirley Jean Cline of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away December 14, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 88. She was born August 26, 1935, in Blytheville, Arkansas, the daughter of Joseph Lawrence and Elsie Jackson Fulgham. She married Levi Cline on December 22, 1953 in Hernando, Mississippi. Shirley started out working with her dad at the grocery...

Mary Jane Hillhouse

Mary Jane Hillhouse

Dec 13, 2023

It is with great sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Jane Hillhouse. Mary Jane, known affectionately as Janie, departed from this earthly life on December 13, 2023, at the age of 69, peacefully at home. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts as a testament to a life well-lived. Born on February 12, 1954,...

Janet "Jan" Louise Bufford

Janet "Jan" Louise Bufford

Dec 13, 2023

Janet "Jan" Louise Bufford of Pineville, Arkansas, passed away December 13, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 69. She was born September 9, 1954, the daughter of Harmon and Clara Batson Greer. She married Harvey Bufford and worked as a executive assistant for a museum. Jan was a member of the Church of Christ in Calico Rock,...

Barbara Ann Larson

Barbara Ann Larson

Dec 10, 2023

Barbara Ann Larson of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away December 10, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 57. She was born October 15, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Donald and Janice Ratka Larson. She was a homemaker. Barbara lived in Mountain Home since moving from Harrison, in 2001. Barbara enjoyed crocheting and church activities. She...

Joyce M Hove

Joyce M Hove

Dec 10, 2023

Joyce M. Hove of Elizabeth, Arkansas, passed away December 10, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 86. She was born April 7, 1937, in Britton, South Dakota, the daughter of Percy and Minnie Roehr Wallace. She married George Hove on December 19, 1958 and was a teacher in South Dakota and Montana for more that 30 years....

Janet O'Connor

Janet O'Connor

Dec 9, 2023

Janet Louise O’Connor of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away December 9, 2023 , in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 89. She was born November 8, 1934, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of Edwin A. and Iva Lee Neil Sanders. Janet graduated from Sharon High School in Sharon, Massachusetts, and began her career by working for her father at...

Jessie M. Zack

Jessie M. Zack

Dec 8, 2023

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Jessie M Zack, 89, of Flippin, Arkansas. Jessie died December 8, 2023, at her home.

Gailla S. Sprouse

Gailla S. Sprouse

Dec 7, 2023

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Gailla S Sprouse, 68, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Gailla died December 7, 2023, at Baxter Health.

Kevin Baran

Kevin Baran

Dec 7, 2023

Kevin John Baran, 64, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Kevin was born on November 13, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frederick and Gloria Wysocki Baran . He married Ruth Zickenheiner on August 3, 1991 in McHenry, Illinois. Kevin and Ruth moved to Mountain Home in 1995. He liked to hunt, fish, and spend time...

Lance E Gram

Lance E Gram

Dec 7, 2023

We are sad to announce that Lance Gram, a treasured member of our community, beloved son, brother, and step-father, lost his battle with cancer on December 6, 2023. Lance was born October 4, 1963 to Joanne and Larry Gram in Dayton, Ohio with two brothers, Trace and Cary Gram. He later married and has two daughters, Crystal Gram and Courtney...

Harlan Thomas Cooper

Harlan Thomas Cooper

Dec 6, 2023

Harlan Thomas Cooper, 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on June 16, 1940, in Double Springs, Alabama, to Elzie and Learon Underwood Cooper. Specialist Five E-5, Harlan T. Cooper, served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as staff sergeant E-6 Aviation, Troop D, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th infantry...

Mark Vernon Morris

Mark Vernon Morris

Dec 5, 2023

Mark Vernon Morris, 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mark was born on April 15, 1958, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Alfred and Betty Booth Morris. He graduated from Dublin High School and went on to earn an associate's degree from Chabot-Los Positas Community College and was a web developer for Brooks Jeffrey...

Scott Ashley Stewart Sr.

Scott Ashley Stewart Sr.

Dec 5, 2023

Scott Ashley Stewart, passed away December 5th, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 59. He was born February 6th, 1964, in San Patricio County, Texas, the son of Tom Stewart and Norma Watson Stewart. He is remembered as a U.S. Army veteran, and as "Old School" by his friends from working for the railroad. He is remembered for...

Edward Theodore Magee

Edward Theodore Magee

Dec 5, 2023

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Edward Theodore Magee, 58, of Gepp, Arkansas. Edward died December 5, 2023, at his residence.

Betty M Conley

Betty M Conley

Dec 4, 2023

Betty Maude Conley, 89, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, in Norfork, Arkansas. Betty was born on May 11, 1934, in Lead, South Dakota, to Ernest and Blanche Smith Dry. She attended Hendrix College. She married Barton Conley on June 27, 1953 in Cotter, Arkansas. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her creative and artistic skills extended across...

Jennifer D Buchta

Jennifer D Buchta

Dec 4, 2023

Jennifer Dedek Buchta of Western Springs, Illinois, age 60, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, surrounded by her family at their home in Gassville, Arkansas. Jennifer was a devoted mother to Jonathan and Robert, a loving sister to Collin (Valencia) and Janine Kaliebe (Bill), a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, and an adoring daughter to Ruth and...

Timothy Malaney

Timothy Malaney

Nov 30, 2023

Timothy Robert Malaney of Cotter, Arkansas, passed away November 30, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 74. He was born June 9, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Robert and Florence Kuhn Malaney. As a small child he was once asked for his name and birthday, and he responded, “Timmy Dober Laney, Giant the Noonth.” His...

Loretta Jean Johnson

Loretta Jean Johnson

Nov 29, 2023

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Loretta Jean Johnson, 79, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Loretta died November 29, 2023, at her residence.

Bobby Joe Helms

Bobby Joe Helms

Nov 26, 2023

Bobby Joe Helms of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away November 26, 2023 at the age of 86. He was born September 29, 1937, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the son of Jess and Sylvia Helms. He married Elizabeth Contreras on August 12, 1956 in Santa Clara, CA. Bobby worked as a carpenter and retired after 50 years. He was a proud...

Stella LaDella Albright

Stella LaDella Albright

Nov 26, 2023

Stella LaDella Albright of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away November 26, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78. She was born December 8, 1944, in Oakland, Arkansas, the daughter of Art and Nancy Owens Mahan. She married Ronald Albright on October 2, 1964, in Mountain Home, Arkansas and was a homemaker. LeDella lived in the Twin Lakes area...

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