Obituaries

Oct 5, 2021

Barbara Kaye (Killian) Hester was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas to Lois (Sexton) Killian and Garland Killian on August 14, 1947. She was the long-awaited baby sister to two adoring brothers- Billy Gene Killian and Bobby Lee Killian- who always looked out for their darling Katsie.

A son, Kelly Gene Hatman, was born to Kaye when she was eighteen...

Sep 12, 2021

Gloria Sue Nikcevich, 90, of Calico Rock, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on February 10, 1931, daughter of the late Cecil and Mary Louise (Bowlin) Hammersley. Gloria spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker and friend. She was of the Baptist faith. Gloria...

Sep 11, 2021

JoAnn Jean Vasey, 62, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her home in Oxford.

She was born in Plum City, Wisconsin on December 17, 1959, daughter of Raymond A. and Ida (Foster) Seipel. JoAnn spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was united in marriage to Victor W. Vasey...

Aug 29, 2021

Paula Shearon Cordell, 73, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 6, 1948, daughter of the late Herbert Leigh and Paula Vivian (Gwinn) Bartels. Paula spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She loved movies of all...

Aug 27, 2021

Richard James Valentine, age 75 years and 11 months, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, boarded God's fastest Celestial Starship and headed straight for Heaven on August 27, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas.

Richard was born in Denver, Colorado, on September 22, 1945, to Mary Evelyn Fabrizio and Robert L. Valentine. He married the love of his life and best friend, Linda Sue...

Aug 24, 2021

Delynne Odom Duerkes, 63, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at her home in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on November 16, 1957, daughter of Alfred B. and Shurley (Kovach) Odom. Delynne was employed by Ozarka College in the Admissions and Financial Aid departments. She was a pet lover and enjoyed animals. Delynne...

Aug 14, 2021

Joe Allen Pringle, 76, of Wiseman, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, August 14, 2021, surrounded by his family in his home.

He was born in Stamford, Texas, on November 2, 1944, son of the late Eugene and Lathy (Black) Pringle. Joe spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was united in marriage to Linda...

Aug 5, 2021

Robert Allen Homolka, 79, of Violet Hill, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, August 5, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on November 11, 1941, son of the late Jerasliv “Jerry” and Mae (Holweger) Homolka. Robert spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was united in marriage to Carole...

Jun 24, 2021

Marilyn Joyce McKenzie-Kelton, 77, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life to her Heavenly home on Thursday, June 24, 2021, in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in St. Louis County, Missouri, on February 10,1944, daughter of the late Clyde and Amelia (Musgrove) Ketchum. Marilyn spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother,...

Jun 17, 2021

Lisa Dick, 59, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, June 17, 2021, in her home.

She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 1, 1961, daughter of the late Fredrick and Shirley Mae (Johnson) Schwandt.

Lisa was united in marriage to Dale Dick in Waukesha, Wisconsin on December 29,...

May 2, 2021

William Richard Birdsong, 89, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home in Horseshoe Bend surrounded by his family.

He was born in California, Missouri on January 15, 1932, son of the late David Alfred and Nora Jane (VanSandt) Birdsong. William spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather,...

Apr 17, 2021

Tamara Ann Vaughan, 59, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, formerly of Ohio, passed away, Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 27, 1961, daughter of the late Virgil and Gertrude Vaughan. During her working years, Tamara worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Tamara is survived by her daughter,...

Apr 16, 2021

Karen Jean Robertson, 85, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, entered eternity, Friday, April 16, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas.

She was born in Ririe, Idaho March 1, 1936, daughter of the late Ray and Elnora (Winegar) Keele. Karen spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was united in marriage to the late Morgan “Robby” Robertson....

Apr 10, 2021

Bernard Duane Eymann, age 96 and 4 months, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, joined his wife in God's Heavenly Choir on Saturday April 10, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Bernard was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on December 7, 1924, to Elmer Peter Eymann and Louise Helene Haynes.  Bernard was united in marriage to Betty Margaret Jobe on August 8, 1944, in...

Apr 10, 2021

Russell E. Klein, 97, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 8, 1923. Russell spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was united in marriage to Betty Lou Gardiner Wright on August 31,...

Apr 8, 2021

Ethel Mae Berkholtz, 80, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, April 8th, 2021 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas.

She was born in Harvard, Illinois on April 2, 1941to Leslie and Vivian Utesh Shulz.

Ethel was united in marriage to Walter Berkholtz in Harvard, Illinois on October 30, 1964 and from this union three daughters were born, Melody, Cynthia and...

Mar 30, 2021

Douglas Allen Brooks, 72, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in Blue Island, Illinois on April 1, 1948, son of the late Clyde M. and Beverly (Peterson) Brooks. Doug spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, grandfather, and friend. He was united in marriage to Teri Abel...

Mar 25, 2021

Edith Calder Southwell, 100, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, March 25, 2021 in Calico Rock, Arkansas.

She was born in North Henderson, Illinois on February 17, 1921, daughter of the late John and Ida (Dickerson) Calder. Edith spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker, and friend. She was...

Mar 19, 2021

Thomas “T Tom” Joseph Richardson, 71, of Horseshoe Bend, passed away, Friday, March 19, in Horseshoe Bend.

He was born in Louisville, Mississippi on May 22, 1949, and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of the late Robert Joseph and Anna Mae (Thomas) Richardson. T Tom loved to make music and could play any instrument but was...

Feb 19, 2021

Clyde Edison Snyder, 92, of Wiseman, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home in Wiseman.

He was born in Lafayette, Ohio, on March 26, 1928, son of the late Clyde and Dessie Jeanette (Selover) Snyder. Clyde spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He received a Bachelor of Science from The...