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Our heritage began over 100 years ago when Irby Funeral Home was established in 1916, by Mr. W. H. Irby. Mr. Carrying on the family tradition, Mr. to 4:30 p.m.

Irby was also one of the original founders of Russell- Irby Burial Association. Irby's daughter ( the late Frances McBride) and her husband, the late Dan McBride later joined Mr. Irby in the funeral business. In the early 1980's, Madden Enterprises bought the funeral home and in the summer of 2016, Billy Curl purchased the business from the Madden family. In the spring of 1996 Irby Funeral Home of Marmaduke was built to better serve our Marmaduke families. This location was recently remodeled and a new paved parking lot was added to better accommodate those attending services. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to answer any question you may have. Piggott Mortuary was opened in 1984 by Sheldon Madden. The name was then changed in the early 2000's to Irby Funeral Home of Piggott upon the death of Mr. Madden. In March of 2017, remodeling began on the facility and was completed in February of 2018. Every portion of the building was remodeled, including a state of the art care center, spacious chapel with seating for 200 guests, covered family parking and a new parking lot. We are rededicating ourselves to the Piggott community and our name now reflects that- "Piggott Mortuary". Our new office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m and would love for you to stop by for a tour of our elegant facility. In the early days of the funeral home, a person could pay for their burial insurance premiums with chickens, eggs, vegetables, and other things of value. While that is no longer the custom, our funeral home continues to believe in fair prices. Our long-standing tradition has been to provide the finest facilities and service at a reasonable price. We know the importance of helping each family plan the funeral they want, within their own budget. Having the very best does not have to cost the most. Today, Irby Funeral Homes and Piggott Mortuary is large enough to give our families the same services as the largest funeral homes around, yet we are small enough that each family receives the level of attention and care they want and deserve. We are proud that our staff has deep roots in Clay and Greene counties. They take pride to provide you with a reputation of trust and a promise of professional service presented in a caring manner. Our staff dedicates themselves to making each service a special time of remembrance to your loved one, honoring them and celebrating their life. We are continuing the proud legacy that started over 100 years ago.

10/27/2026

Gaylon Dewaine Mitchell, age 67, of Marmaduke, Arkansas, passed away on October 25, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and a gift for bringing laughter to those around him.

He was born on June 20, 1959, in Hayti, Missouri, to the late Betty Fielder and her h...

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10/23/2026

Elvis “Eugene” Parks of Piggott, AR passed away on October 22, 2026 at the Rector Nursing Home and Rehab in Rector, AR at the age of 88 years old. He was born January 10, 1938 in Steele, MO. He was the son of Homer Dee and Bess Louis Parks.

On October 25, 1935, he married Carol Grigsby who p...

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10/22/2026

Edna Jane Linam, age 86, passed away on October 18, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. She was born on July 31, 1940, in Fisk, Missouri, and lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, and quiet service to others.

She was the beloved wife of Larry Linam and the cherished daughter of Samuel and Ev...

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10/18/2026

Karan Diana Dixon, age 57, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away on October 16, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1969, in Watervliet, Michigan, and lived a life marked by love, devotion, and a warm spirit that touched the hearts of those who knew her.
Karan was a beloved wife, mother, sister, gran...

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10/13/2026

Roy Lee Hampton, age 89, of Marmaduke, Arkansas, passed away on October 10, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1937, in Mounds, Arkansas, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a steady presence that will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was the son of the late Floyd McKi...

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10/09/2026

James Paul Yancey, age 82, of Rector, Arkansas, passed away on October 3, 2026. He was born on August 20, 1944, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and lived a life marked by hard work, independence, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He was known by those who loved him as a strong, capable man with a ge...

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09/29/2026

Debra Lee Palmer, age 71, of Rector, Arkansas, passed away on September 28, 2026. She was born on November 12, 1954, in Kennett, Missouri, and lived a life marked by kindness, warmth, and a genuine love for the people around her.
Debra was the daughter of the late Sam Palmer and Bonnie (Finley) Cl...

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09/25/2026

Glenn Edward Leach, age 79, of Rector, Arkansas, passed away on September 24, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1946, in Paragould, Arkansas, and lived a life marked by service, devotion, and a deep commitment to his family and community.
He was the beloved husband of Judy (Foster) Leach and the l...

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09/14/2026

Kathryn Marie Hosier, age 79, of Lafe, Arkansas, passed away on September 10, 2026 at the NEA Baptist Hospital.

Born on August 5, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothea (Heller) Mack. She carried the warmth, strength, and spirit of her Sout...

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09/10/2026

At Irby Funeral Home, we believe families deserve to know what they are paying for before they ever have to make difficult decisions.

That’s why we offer clear, package-based funeral pricing designed to make planning easier and more affordable.

From a traditional funeral service to cremation, our packages include the essential services and merchandise needed to honor your loved one with dignity—all at one straightforward price.

OUR PACKAGE OPTIONS STARTING AT:

Traditional Funeral Service — $5,720
Traditional Graveside Service — $5,470
Funeral Service Followed by Cremation — $5,430
Cremation with Memorial Service — $3,630
Direct Cremation — $1,795

Our packages include items such as professional funeral services, transportation, merchandise, memorial stationery, fresh flowers and other selected services—with package discounts already reflected in the pricing.

No guessing. No hidden package fees. Just straightforward pricing and compassionate service.

And you don't have to live in Rector to receive our care. Irby Funeral Home is proud to serve families throughout our surrounding communities—even when we don't have a physical location in your town.

870-595-3569
713 East 9th Street, Rector, AR 72461
irbyfuneralhome.com

Irby Funeral Home
Where Service to Our Families… Is Our Greatest Concern.

Package pricing excludes applicable third-party charges such as death certificates, cemetery opening/closing, weekend fees, vaults, and other cemetery requirements.

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713 East 9th Street
Rector, AR
72461

Telephone

+18705953569

Website

http://www.irbyfuneralhome.com/

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