Ruth Newkirk's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2026 in Devalls Bluff, Arkansas

Ruth Newkirk

March 14, 1938 - September 15, 2026 (88 years old)

Devalls Bluff, Arkansas

Ruth Newkirk's obituary , Passed away on September 15, 2026 in Devalls Bluff, Arkansas

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Westbrook Funeral Home

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Ruth Newkirk

March 14, 1938 - September 15, 2026 (88 years old)

Devalls Bluff, Arkansas

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Ruth Newkirk Obituary

Ruth Newkirk, born on March 14, 1938, passed away on September 15, 2026. Ruth leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Kirkemier and Margaret Kirkemier; her husband Houston Newkirk; her brothers, Calvin Minor, Henry Lee Kirkemier and Frank Fred Kirkemier (Sonny); her son-in-law Bill Houvener; and her great grandchild Zachery Dalton Anderson.

She is survived by: her children, Rhonda Houvener, Connie Anderson, Angie Newell (Dean) and David Newkirk; her grandchildren, Jason Anderson (Crystal), Lindsey Skinner (Chad), Darren Newell (Hannah), Derrek Newell (Jettie), Haley Cathey (Brad), Riley Burton and Gage Hankins; her great grandchildren, Chase Skinner (Bo), Drake, Averi Newell, Tatum Cathey, Hayden, Lacey Rogers and Zoey Anderson; her great great grandchild Steele Rogers; her brother Rodger Kirkemier; Zakery Skinner.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Westbrook Funeral Home



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Wed

Sep 16

Visitation

Westbrook Funeral Home
183 N Livermore St, Hazen, AR 72064

Thu

Sep 17

Funeral service

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
7556 US-70, De Valls Bluff, AR 72041

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