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Linda "Kaye" Davis

Linda "Kaye" Davis

Aug 9, 2024

It is with great sadness for us, but extreme happiness for her, that we announce the passing of Linda "Kaye" Davis. Kaye was born September 26, 1947, in Harrison, Arkansas, to the late Ewell and Betty Sharp. She passed away on August 9th, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Kaye was a graduate of the Class of 1965 at Pyatt and received her...

Jorene "Jo" Murley

Jorene "Jo" Murley

Aug 8, 2024

Jorene Murley of Cotter, Arkansas, also lovingly known as Jo, Nanna Jo, and Auntie Jo, passed away August 8, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 87. She was born April 3, 1937, in Ontario, Oregon, the daughter of John Anderson and Edna Johnson Dittus. Jo lived in the Cotter area for over 20 years, after moving around...

Colter Wayne & Luke Joel Kittrell

Colter Wayne & Luke Joel Kittrell

Aug 6, 2024

With shattered hearts, we share the news that our beautiful twin boys, Colter Wayne and Luke Joel Kittrell, were born into the arms of angels on August 6, 2024. Though they were with us for only a fleeting moment, their presence brought immense joy and love into our lives. They were our dreams come true, and their absence leaves an...

Ericke Eckert

Ericke Eckert

Aug 6, 2024

Ericke died August 6, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. No services will be held.

Sue Kouklis

Sue Kouklis

Aug 5, 2024

Sue Q. Kouklis has peacefully passed away on August , 2024 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 92. She was born on July 3, 1932, in Yellville, Arkansas, to Theodore and Eunice Goatley Quigley. Sue's journey included a marriage to George Kouklis on November 14, 1970, in Reno, Nevada, and a fulfilling career at Sears. In 2019, she...

Marilyn Sue Wallace

Marilyn Sue Wallace

Aug 3, 2024

Marilyn Wallace, 82, of Mountain Home, AR, died on August 3, 2024.

She was born February 8, 1942, in Crockett, Arkansas. Marilyn married Elmer "Bud" Wallace on December 24, 2000 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Graveside funeral services will be held at Baxter Memorial Gardens, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home. Visit an online...

Herman King

Herman King

Aug 1, 2024

Herman Alva King of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away at his home on August 1, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born on July 17, 1928, in Wenona, Illinois, to Elza and Viola Vaughn King. His love of flying was an early discovery in his life. Because he had eyeglasses, Herman was not able to fly in the...

Susan McPherson

Susan McPherson

Jul 31, 2024

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Susan McPherson, 74, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Susan died July 31, 2024, at her home.

Patricia Struska

Patricia Struska

Jul 31, 2024

On July 31, 2024, Patricia Struska of Mountain Home, Arkansas, peacefully passed away at the age 91. Patricia was born on July 20 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley and Helen Ofiara Jagielski. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many as a dedicated teacher before retiring.

In 2018, Patricia made Mountain Home her home after leaving Crestwood, Illinois. She...

Frederick Hirsch

Frederick Hirsch

Jul 30, 2024

Frederick Hirsch, 104, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died on July 30, 2024 in Dennis, Massachusetts. 

He was born December 15, 1919, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, to Charles and Rose Walk Hirsch and was a World War II Veteran of the Navy.

Graveside Funeral Services were held at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

Arrangements are by Kirby & Family Funeral &...

Eleanore Doner

Eleanore Doner

Jul 30, 2024

Eleanore “Ellie” Doner, 101, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, peacefully passed away July 30, 2024, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Born July 28, 1923, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of John and Mary Buskala Johnson and the oldest of three on a Depression-era Homestead Farm. Ellie graduated from high school and went to work as a WWII Rosie the Riveter...

Linda Lee McCloud

Linda Lee McCloud

Jul 28, 2024

Linda Lee McCloud of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away July 28, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 70. She was born September 3, 1953, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Norma Powell Cole. Linda was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force veteran and worked as a mail clerk during her time in service. After...

Harold Lindsey Strain

Harold Lindsey Strain

Jul 26, 2024

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Harold Lindsey Strain, 66, of Clarkridge, Arkansas. Harold died July 26, 2024, at Gassville Therapy and Living.

Mildred "Millie" L Strauss

Mildred "Millie" L Strauss

Jul 26, 2024

Mildred "Millie" L. Strauss of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away July 26, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 94. She was born February 9, 1930, in Evanston, Illinois.

Burial will be in the Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery, Mountain Home, AR.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and...

Gertrude Dunlop

Gertrude Dunlop

Jul 24, 2024

Gertrude Dunlop, 89, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away on July 24, 2024, in Mountain Home. Her journey began on August 13, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the daughter of Ernst and Gerda Metz Berger. In 1952, she married Jack Dunlop in Milwaukee before embarking on a distinguished career spanning over 30 years at General Motors. In 1998 Gertrude made...

Donald McGorty

Donald McGorty

Jul 23, 2024

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; 

they shall mount up with wings like eagles; 

they shall run and not be weary; 

they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

Donald T. McGorty, 95, went home to Jesus on July 23, 2024, in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Don was born and raised in Bronx, New York City. With his best gal, Mary, by...

Shirley Jean Lambert

Shirley Jean Lambert

Jul 22, 2024

Shirley Jean Lambert, a beloved nurse and resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away July 22, 2024, in Harrison, Arkansas at the age of 81. Her journey began on April 24, 1943, in Kennett, Missouri, where she was welcomed into the world by her parents, Ira Lambert and Lurline Fuller Dearing. Shirley relocated from Kennett, Missouri to Mountain Home, Arkansas...

Max Rainey

Max Rainey

Jul 20, 2024

Burial will be in Enid, Oklahoma. 

Toni Rooker

Toni Rooker

Jul 20, 2024

On Saturday, July 20, Toni Marvel Maple Rooker made a beautiful and peaceful transition into the divine, under the full moon. Born April 22,1942 in Tulare, California, Toni spent her youth all over the San Joaquin Valley; she went to school in Galt, Lodi, Woodbridge, and Stockton. She met Don Rooker, the love of her life, in Modesto and their...

William Ray Duncan

William Ray Duncan

Jul 18, 2024

William Ray Duncan, 77, a resident of Clarkridge, Arkansas, peacefully passed away on July 18, 2024 in the comfort of his home. Born on September 30, 1946, in Thorpe, West Virginia, William was the son of Willie and Clara Poff Duncan. He courageously served his country as a United States Army veteran during the Vietnam War. Throughout his journey, William...

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