Former Mountain Home Realtor and Radio Host Dies at 74

William 'Larry' Black spent decades in real estate and broadcasting in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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William 'Larry' Black, a former real estate broker and radio announcer in Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on February 17, 2026 at the age of 74. Black had a long career in real estate and radio, working at KTLO Radio for nearly a decade before opening his own real estate company, Larry Black & Associates, in 1998. He retired from real estate in 2018 and spent his later years enjoying the outdoors on his ranch.

Why it matters

Black was a well-known figure in the Mountain Home community, having worked in both real estate and radio for decades. His passing marks the end of an era for the local business and media landscape in the area.

The details

Black moved to Mountain Home in 1975 and began working at KTLO Radio as an on-air announcer, a position he held until 1984. He then spent less than a year at KGHI radio before transitioning into real estate in 1987. Black worked for several real estate companies over the years before opening his own firm, Larry Black & Associates, in 1998. He operated the business until his retirement in 2018.

  • Black moved to Mountain Home in 1975.
  • He worked at KTLO Radio from 1975 to 1984.
  • Black worked in real estate from 1987 until his retirement in 2018.
  • He opened his own real estate company, Larry Black & Associates, in 1998.
  • Black passed away on February 17, 2026 at the age of 74.

The players

William 'Larry' Black

A former real estate broker and radio announcer in Mountain Home, Arkansas who spent decades working in both industries before retiring in 2018.

KTLO Radio

A radio station in Mountain Home, Arkansas where Black worked as an on-air announcer from 1975 to 1984.

KGHI Radio

A radio station where Black worked for less than a year after leaving KTLO in 1984.

Larry Black & Associates

A real estate company that Black opened in 1998 and operated until his retirement in 2018.

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The takeaway

Black's career spanned both the real estate and radio industries in Mountain Home, making him a well-known and respected figure in the local community. His passing marks the end of an era for the area's business and media landscape.