Obituaries

Kirby & Family Obituaries

Leona "Pat" Murphy

Leona "Pat" Murphy

Jun 3, 2022

Leona "Pat" Murphy of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away June 3, 2022, in Bull Shoals, Arkansas at the age of 87. She was born August 1, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Leo and Venita Monzel Lemke. She married James Murphy on January 14,1953, in Chicago, IL. Pat worked at the Chicago Stock Exchange and as an office manager...

Cheryl Babette Jarvis

Cheryl Babette Jarvis

Jun 2, 2022

Cheryl B. Jarvis, 68, of Mountain Home, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1954, in Anniston, Alabama, to Jakie Lee Jarvis and Jean (Sullivan) Jarvis. Cheryl had a rewarding career in nursing and later earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling. She is survived by her sisters, Cea Pannell and...

Karl Kastendieck

Karl Kastendieck

Jun 1, 2022

Karl Edward Kastendieck of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away June 1, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 80. He was born November 24, 1941, in Valley Stream, New York, the son of Karl and Dorothy Niehoff Kastendieck. Karl attended Valparaiso, IN and married Vivian VanCleef on May 15, 1965, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Karl moved to Bull Shoals, Arkansas,...

Bradley Burde

Bradley Burde

Jun 1, 2022

Bradley Burde of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away June 1, 2022, in Bull Shoals, Arkansas at the age of 85. He was born March 31, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Bruno and Sophie Burde. He married Barbara Berryman on February 8, 1969 and worked as a Truck Driver for American Linen. Bradley lived in Bull Shoals since moving...

Eduardo Lopez

Eduardo Lopez

May 31, 2022

Eduardo Lopez of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 31, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 60. He was born May 16, 1962, in Laredo, Texas, the son of Raul and Maria Margarita Carranza Lopez. He married Robyn Lyons on March 21, 1992 in Dallas, Texas. Eduardo lived in Mountain Home since moving from Bruton, Michigan in...

Carolyn Malcolm

Carolyn Malcolm

May 31, 2022

Carolyn Malcolm of Norfork, Arkansas, passed away May 31, 2022, in Springdale, Arkansas, at the age of 57. She was born December 26, 1964, in Corning, Arkansas, the daughter of Pete and Dorothy Johnson. She enjoyed horses, dolphins, and spending time with her family. Carolyn is survived by her parents, Pete and Dorothy Johnson of Norfork, AR; two sons, Dustin...

Robert Zurn

Robert Zurn

May 29, 2022

Robert "Bob" Zurn of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away May 29, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 80. Bob was born January 4, 1942, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the son of Merlyn and Mary Schaefbauer Zurn. He married Irma McMeans on September 5, 1964, in Gary, IN and worked as a Maintenance Mechanic for Georgia Pacific Paper Company....

Roy John Mehring

Roy John Mehring

May 25, 2022

Roy John Mehring of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away May 25, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 99. He was born December 17, 1922, in New York, New York, the son of John and Blanche Blair Mehring. Roy was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He married Eleanor Shipley on March 10, 1967, in Ponca...

Phyllis Jean Taylor

Phyllis Jean Taylor

May 25, 2022

Mrs. Phyllis "Jean" Taylor, age 93 of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away May 25, 2022 in Mountain Home surrounded by family. She was born October 16, 1928 in Evansville, Indiana, to Garland and Eva (South) Morris. She met Joe Duane Taylor while in grade school and they married on August 20, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a member of...

Audrey Mae O'Rourke

Audrey Mae O'Rourke

May 24, 2022

Audrey Mae O'Rourke of Elizabeth, Arkansas, passed away May 24, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78. She was born January 25, 1944, in Galena, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin and Alta Mae Geiger Durrstein. She married John on April 25, 1964, in Galena, Illinois and was an administrator for the Sacre Coeur Church and School in...

Troy Felix

Troy Felix

May 22, 2022

Troy Duane Felix of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away May 22, 2022, in Gassville, Arkansas at the age of 58. He was born December 1, 1963, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Duane and Loye Schulz Felix. Troy lived in Gassville since moving from Minnesota in 2000. He enjoyed car restoration. Troy is survived by his mother and father. Arrangements...

Michael Joseph Beam

Michael Joseph Beam

May 21, 2022

Michael Joseph Beam of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 21, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 52. He was born December 30, 1969, in East Point, Georgia, the son of Hugh and Dorothy Russell Beam. Mike lived in Arkansas since moving from Georgia in 1987. He married Melanie on May 21, 1994, in Mountain Home, Arkansas....

John Henry David Wilson

John Henry David Wilson

May 19, 2022

John Henry David Wilson of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 19, 2022, in Mountain Home, AR, at the age of 60. He was born August 29, 1961, in La Mirada California, the son of Russell Forrest and Ozella June Hudson Wilson. He married Nedra on February 21, 2004, in Eureka Springs, AR. Henry owned and operated Mountain Home Air...

Theresa Marie Hobbs

Theresa Marie Hobbs

May 17, 2022

Theresa Marie Hobbs of Oakland, Arkansas, passed away May 17, 2022, in Oakland, Arkansas at the age of 52. She was born February 5, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Simon "Lee" and Bobbye Dromer Dabney. Theresa was an online teacher with the Arkansas Academy. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. She enjoyed raising goats, traveling,...

William Warren Miller

William Warren Miller

May 17, 2022

William Warren Miller of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away May 17, 2022, in Gassville, Arkansas at the age of 62. He was born September 11, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Gus and Patricia Abramcyk Miller. He married Jean Anne Byers on September 5, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada and lived in Gassville since moving from San Diego, CA in...

James R Dean

James R Dean

May 16, 2022

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for James R Dean, 45, of Midway, Arkansas. James died May 16, 2022, at his residence.

Robert Singley

Robert Singley

May 14, 2022

Robert L. Singley of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 14, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 91. He was born April 23, 1931, in Delavan, Illinois, the son of Roy and Clarice Weiss Singley. Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran of Korean War. Robert is survived by his son, Robert (Kathy) Singley of Valencia, CA; two...

Marvin Gene Upchurch

Marvin Gene Upchurch

May 12, 2022

Marvin G. Upchurch passed away on May 12, 2022 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born August 5, 1927, in Rock Creek, Jefferson County Kansas, the son of Ray C. Upchurch and Naomi Steljes Upchurch. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis J. Eulert Upchurch of Mountain Home, AR; son, Michael (Nancy) Upchurch of Fairfield, OH; son, Mitchel (Trisha) Upchurch...

Matthew Sinor

Matthew Sinor

May 12, 2022

Matthew Lowell Glenn Sinor of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 12, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 40. He was born September 1, 1981, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the son of Lowell and Brenda Kennedy Sinor. He married Ciera Paulsen on October 9, 2021, in Cotter, Arkansas, and was in full-time ministry with CareCenter Ministries. He...

Connie Gilley

Connie Gilley

May 10, 2022

Connie Mae Gilley of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 10, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 78. She was born December 9, 1943, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Hesden and Gillah Malcom Steirs. She married Ray on January 16, 1980, in Junction City, Kansas and worked in human services for the State of Arkansas. Connie...