Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services

08/18/2025

Larry Duncan

Larry Richard Duncan of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away August 14, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 79. He was born February 13, 1946, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of Bernard and Alice Mayfield Duncan. He married Jane Ann Willard on February 8, 1986 in Robinson, Illinois and worked as a Landman for the Marathon Oil Company. Larry lived in Mountain Home since moving from Edmond, Oklahoma in 1999. He enjoyed working with his hands building things....

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08/15/2025

🌱 Leave Behind Wildflowers, Not Worries

Preplanning your farewell doesn’t just bring peace of mind—it gives you the power to choose what matters most.

At Kirby & Family, we help families make thoughtful, earth-friendly decisions long before they’re needed. Green burial is one of the most meaningful ways to leave a legacy—one that grows, blooms, and heals.

📞 Call 870-425-6978 to learn about green options and preplanning at no cost or obligation.
Let your final chapter reflect who you are—and what you care about.

08/15/2025

We celebrate the life of Jeffrey Howard Lisech, who entered his eternal home on August 13, 2025. Click the link below to read his full obituary, view service details, and share condolences with the family. Village Bible Church

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08/14/2025

We are honored to celebrate the life of Penny Suzanne Montgomery (Black) Haney, who passed away on August 13, 2025. Please visit the link below to read her full obituary, share memories, and see service details. Twin Lakes Baptist Church Elks Lodge

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08/14/2025

💚 The ONLY Green Burial Grounds in Arkansas—Here’s What That Means

We’re not just offering green burial—we’re doing it the right way.

Kirby & Family proudly offers Arkansas’ only true green burial cemetery, certified by the Green Burial Council. What does that mean?

✔️ No embalming chemicals
✔️ No concrete vaults
✔️ Biodegradable burial options
✔️ Protected, preserved natural grounds

We’ve created a peaceful space where every goodbye honors the earth as much as the life being celebrated.

💡 Want to see the space in person? Call us to schedule a tour or ask questions.
📞 870-425-6978

08/13/2025

🌿 What Is Green Burial—and Why Are More Families Choosing It?

Green burial is a return to simplicity—no embalming, no vaults, and no metal caskets. Just a natural farewell that allows your loved one to gently return to the earth.

Families choose green burial for its:
✅ Eco-conscious values
✅ Simplicity and beauty
✅ Deep spiritual or personal meaning

At Kirby & Family, we’re proud to offer Arkansas’ only true green burial, certified by the Green Burial Council. It’s a meaningful, environmentally responsible option—and we’re honored to lead the way.

🌿 Tomorrow: Why our cemetery is the only one like it in the state…

08/12/2025

Ricky William Gibbs

In loving memory of Ricky William Gibbs. He was born May 10, 1955 in Corcoran, California to Bill and Muriel Gibbs. Rick was raised in Alspaugh by his parents, along with his two sisters. As a child, he spent his time mercilessly pestering his sisters, running the cotton fields, and enjoying the occasional turkey hunt. Through his teenage and young adult years, he enjoyed playing baseball and racing in the dunes. Rick raised his own family by working hard with...

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08/12/2025

Daryl Lindman

Daryl John Lindman, 64, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Bull Shoals. Born on September 25, 1960, in Geneva, Illinois to Omer and Bergit Torgerson Lindman, Daryl lived a life marked by hard work, service to his community, and a gift for storytelling that left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Daryl began his career as a truck driver with Elgin Motor Service, where he spent many years crisscrossing the highways and building...

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08/12/2025

Joseph Booth

Joseph A. Booth passed away on August 7, 2025, in Arizona.

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08/12/2025

Wayne Joseph Roth

Wayne Joseph Roth, 82, of Gamaliel, Arkansas, died August 10, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

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08/12/2025

John Proffitt

John Paul Proffitt of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away August 7, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born January 18, 1968, to William Lewis and Virginia Lee (Collins) Proffitt.He was a beloved baby brother, husband, dad, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed family dinners and the outdoors. He loved Easter egg hunting. John loved his dog, Sugar.We all love and miss you! "Until we see you again" Rest in peace.Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain...

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08/11/2025

📚✨ Happy Back to School! ✨📚

To all the parents — congratulations on making it to Back to School Day! May your coffee be strong and your morning smooth. ☕😉

And to all the students heading back tomorrow — we wish you a year filled with learning, growth, and exciting new adventures.

From our Kirby & Family team to our amazing community — here’s to a safe, successful, and inspiring school year ahead! 🍎✏️