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Sheila Conant

Sheila Conant

Jun 26, 2024

Funeral arrangements are private at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Sheila Ann Conant, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas. Sheila died June 26, 2024, at Baxter Health.

Rita Schmidt

Rita Schmidt

Jun 22, 2024

Rita R. Schmidt, a beloved member of the Mountain Home community, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on March 18, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Stephanie Godlewski Rusgis.

Rita was a 1959 graduate of Mountain Home High School, where she was recognized as an All-State Cheerleader. She pursued higher education...

Dennis Maran

Dennis Maran

Jun 21, 2024

Dennis James ‘D.J’ Maran of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away June 21, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 47. He was born August 5, 1976, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the son of Dennis James ‘Bugsy’ and Bonnie Kozak Maran. Dennis worked as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for the city of Gamaliel. He enjoyed playing pool, fishing, being...

Richard Watson

Richard Watson

Jun 19, 2024

Richard Watson, 68, of Lakeview, Arkansas, died June 19, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Burial is at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Charles "Chuck" Marvin Marshall

Charles "Chuck" Marvin Marshall

Jun 18, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Marvin Marshall of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away June 18, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 86. He was born January 20, 1938, in Fresno, CA, the son of Charles William and Juanita Moyer Marshall. He married Loretta Crutchfield on December 28, 2011, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Chuck was a licensed insurance agent and spent...

Clarence Kanturek

Clarence Kanturek

Jun 17, 2024

Clarence William Kanturek, 88, died Monday, June 17, 2024 at Asbury Village in Godfrey. Born March 15, 1936 in East St. louis, IL, he was the son of Rudolph U. and Viola E. (Frye) Kanturek. He married the former Mary Ann Nekola on October 1, 1955 in Alton. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2020. Mr. Kanturek retired...

Lana Smith

Lana Smith

Jun 17, 2024

Lana Smith peacefully passed away on June 17 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 70. She was born on July 3, 1953, in Gassville, Arkansas to Abe and Lucille Poynter Griffith. Lana shared her life with Ronald "Ronnie" Smith since their marriage on June 13, 1970, in Gainesville, Missouri. Lana dedicated her career to being a record...

Douglas Delano Penskofer

Douglas Delano Penskofer

Jun 16, 2024

Douglas Delano Penskofer of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away June 16, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 90. He was born December 29, 1933, in Oklahoma. Douglas led a remarkable life as a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and later served his community as a dedicated firefighter with the City of Long Beach, California for many years....

Arthur Macleod

Arthur Macleod

Jun 15, 2024

Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas, for Arthur V. Macleod, 71, of Gassville, Arkansas. Arthur died June 15, 2024, at Baxter Health.

Karen Meyers

Karen Meyers

Jun 15, 2024

Karen Annette Meyers, 60, peacefully departed from this world on June 15, 2024 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on February 26, 1964, in Davenport, Iowa, nurtured by the love of her parents Mervin and Dorothy Collins Meyers. She lived in Buffalo, Iowa, while growing up. She found solace and happiness in watching movies and Wheel of Fortune, and...

Bruce H Bailey

Bruce H Bailey

Jun 12, 2024

Bruce Bailey of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 88. He was born on December 19, 1935, in Staten Island, New York, to Ryel and Hazel Harrington Bailey. Bruce married Linda Taylor on March 8, 1959, in South Nyack, NY. He worked as an operating engineer for 33 years....

Linda Jo Hisky

Linda Jo Hisky

Jun 12, 2024

Linda Jo Hisky of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away June 12, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 76. She was born October 12, 1947, in Steele, Missouri, the daughter of Justin and Pauline Powers Edwards. She was an executive assistant for the Chamber of Commerce. She married Donald on December 29, 2002, in Blytheville, Arkansas. Linda lived...

Jan Smits

Jan Smits

Jun 11, 2024

Jan Smits of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed away June 11, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 82. He was born March 16, 1942, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Joe and Lillian Payton Smits. Jan was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp serving during the Viet Nam War, once a Marine always a Marine! He...

Shirley Jane Parks

Shirley Jane Parks

Jun 6, 2024

Shirley Jane Parks of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, peacefully passed away June 6, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 87. She was born March 23, 1937, in Belgrade, Missouri, the daughter of Henry and Neva Akers. She married her best friend, Harold A. Parks on May 17, 1958. Shirley began her career as a banker at the family...

James Oakes, Jr.

James Oakes, Jr.

Jun 5, 2024

James Oakes, Jr., 67, of Gepp, Arkansas. James died June 5, 2024, at his home.

Denise Schill

Denise Schill

Jun 5, 2024

Denise Enslen Schill of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away June 5, 2024, in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, at the age of 100. She was born February 24, 1924, in Algiers, Algeria.  She married Robert Enslen July 12, 1948, in Algeria. Together, they started a family with two daughters, Jacqueline and Renee. Denise attended the University of Southern California and obtained her...

Jean Seward

Jean Seward

Jun 3, 2024

Marie "Jean" Seward of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed peacefully at her home, June 3, 2024, at the age of 92, just 10 days shy of her 93rd birthday. She was born June 13, 1931, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of George and Florence LeBlanc Harrigan. She married her best friend, John F. "Jack" Seward, Jr., on August 9, 1952,...

John Leber

John Leber

Jun 2, 2024

John B. Leber, of Peoria IL passed away June 2, 2024. John spent most of his life in Peoria IL, where he specialized in computers and technology. He owned and operated Leber Enterprises, and later maintained the computer lab at Bradley University. He was known in some circles for his passionate work with United Cerebral Palsy, and his commitment to...

Roger Dale Fletcher

Roger Dale Fletcher

May 30, 2024

Roger Dale Fletcher, born on August 22, 1950, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was a dedicated individual who pursued a fulfilling career working for Union Pacific Railroad and later contributed his talents to the United States Postal Service. Prior to his professional endeavors, Roger proudly served in the United States Navy. Roger graduated from...

Michael Duncan

Michael Duncan

May 30, 2024

Michael "Mike" Duncan passed away on May 30, 2024 peacefully in Mountain Home, Arkansas, after bravely battling a long illness. He was born on August 27, 1953, in the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas. In his success, Mike was the owner of various insurance companies, most recently, Greers Ferry Insurance Company. Mike found solace and joy in woodworking, a hobby...

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