Obituaries

Brenda Mae Newell, 67, of Lakeview, passed away at Baxter Health in Mountain Home, on January 27, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1957, in Minneapolis, the daughter of Willard and Helen (Foss) Blaisdell.

Paul “Pauly” David Waters, 66, of Omaha, passed away with his wife and fur baby by his side on January 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 28, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Paul Denver and Gladys Maire (Keck) Waters.

Ken pursued a successful career in computer programming, working in the credit reporting and healthcare industries specializing in PICBASIC. He raised a beautiful and intelligent daughter who shared similar technical expertise. An avid photographer, reader and sci-fi enthusiast, Ken captured many memories through his lens.

Kathryn “Judy” June Huston, 75, of Omaha, passed away at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 29, 1949, in Omaha, the daughter of Sherman and Juanita (Woods) Parker.

Gary Dean Ikerd, 82, of Peel, passed away at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, on January 10, 2025. He was born on July 4, 1942, in Bolivar, Missouri, the son of Henry and Dean (Basham) Ikerd.

Vivian Diane Sellers, 58, of Peel, Arkansas, passed away at her home on January 4, 2025. She was born on October 11, 1965, in Nogales, Arizona, the daughter of Virgil and Maud (Day) Brunk.