Kirby & Family Obituaries

Sep 11, 2024

Carolyn Van Pankey, 88, of Flippin, Arkansas peacefully passed to her heavenly home surrounded by a host of her loving family on September 11, 2024. She was born March 31, 1936 in El Paso, Texas, to William Van Gilbert and Edna Laura Gilbert. She was raised in Springdale, Arkansas where she graduated from Springdale High School in 1954. This is...

Sep 11, 2024

Thomas Anthony Tatar was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 21,1941 to Andrew Tatar and Helen Franosz. He grew up in Chicago with his two brothers, Andy and Jerry. His fearlessness and love of adventure started at an early age and stayed with him throughout his life. On November 2, 1963, he married Patricia Motisi and they later moved their...

Sep 9, 2024

Linda Elaine Kidd of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away September 9, 2024, in Flippin, Arkansas at the age of 61. She was born May 28, 1963, in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Luke Marion Andrew and Eulalah J. Hall Kidd. Linda lived in the Twin Lakes Area since moving from Humboldt, Tennessee in 2011. She was baptized at the Bridge Baptist...

Sep 9, 2024

Patricia "Patty" Beth Hogue of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away September 9, 2024, in Gassville, Arkansas at the age of 72. She was born November 19, 1951, in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Mark and Mary Obidine McNamara. Patricia worked as a nurse for 10 years before retiring in 1985. She lived in Mountain Home since moving from California,...

Sep 8, 2024

Virgil Thomas "Tommy" Horton of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away September 8, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 74. He was born November 23, 1949, in Dyess, Arkansas, the son of Virgil and Frances Lunsford Horton. He married Barbara Whitlow on June 7, 1968, in Etowah, Arkansas and worked as a farmer/rancher. Tommy lived in Mountain Home...

Sep 7, 2024

Donnie Gordon Carter of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on September 7, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on November 15, 1951, in Nimmons, Arkansas, he was the son of Reo and Lorene Bynum Carter. Donnie served his country as a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War. He married Brenda Banning on November 9, 1974, in Rector, Arkansas....

Sep 6, 2024

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Howard Puckett, 83, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Howard died September 6, 2024, at Baxter Health.

Sep 6, 2024

Terry Vaughn Luke, born on May 2, 1949, in Trenton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at Baxter Health.

Terry led a life rich with experiences and dedication. With a teaching degree that showcased his intellectual pursuits, he ultimately chose to venture down a different path, embracing a rewarding career with the Railroad as a Clerk until his retirement....

Sep 5, 2024

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Bull Shoals, Arkansas, for John Kapocius, 90, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas. John died September 5, 2024, at Baxter Health.

Sep 4, 2024

Joseph Alvin Gross, 87, of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away on September 4, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 15, 1937, he was the son of John and Edith Hunter Gross.

Joseph was a dedicated mechanic, having worked for Ozark Airlines and TWA. He proudly served as a U.S. Army veteran. He married Diane Mosch on September...

Sep 2, 2024

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Barbara Nell Heath, 82, of Valley Springs, Arkansas. Barbara died September 2, 2024, at her home.

Sep 2, 2024

Robert "Rabbit" J. Fratesi, Sr. passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on June 9, 1928, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, he was the son of Julius and Irma Reginelli Fratesi. Rabbit honorably served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

On February 10, 1950, he married Merle Anita Mathews in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In 1973,...

Sep 1, 2024

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Samuel M Johnson, 68, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Samuel died September 1, 2024, at his home.

Aug 31, 2024

Daniel Miller, 64, of Midway, Arkansas, died August 31, 2024.

Aug 31, 2024

Margaret Lou Morrow LaFevers, 84, of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1940, in Yellville, Arkansas, the daughter of Harry and Gladys Doshier Morrow.

Margaret first wed Delmar King, and together they had three children during their 20 years together. Margaret's life was defined by her passion for education and her dedication...

Aug 30, 2024

Aug 28, 2024

Robert Jenkins, aged 86, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on August 28, 2024 He was born on March 14, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late William and Mildred Carlisle Jenkins. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Robert served his country with honor.

On December 19, 1975, he married Eileen Brozynski in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Robert enjoyed a successful career as...

Aug 27, 2024

Norma Jane Lytle, 94, of Batesville, Arkansas, died August 27, 2024, at Hiram Shaddox Therapy and Living.

Aug 26, 2024

Wanda Lee Castoe of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away August 26, 2024, in Cleveland, Oklahoma at the age of 81. She was born November 27, 1942, in Stephens County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert and Effie Human Burns. She married Chester Castoe on January 7,1972 in Gainesville, Texas. Wanda spent her working years creating custom decor and furnishings, from window treatments...

Aug 26, 2024

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Lance Jerome Burnham, 84, of Elizabeth, Arkansas. Lance died August 26, 2024, at his home.