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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Sonia Ann Phelps
Apr 13, 2024
Sonia Ann Phelps, 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Sonia was born to William Paul Haufschild and Marie (Dulke) Haufschild on May 7, 1942, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Sonia was united in marriage to Mervin Phelps. Sonia spent her working years as owner/operator of Northside Cafe for eight years and then as...
Jimmy Newell Brown
Apr 11, 2024
Jimmy Newell Brown, 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Salem, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Jimmy was born to Rufus Willie Brown and Reba Faye (Reed) Brown on November 1, 1939, in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Jimmy was united in marriage to Marcia Kay Moye on June 6, 1959, in Corcoran, California and...
Jeffrey Lynn Helton
Apr 4, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Helton, 59, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Jeffrey was born to Jackie Lee Helton and Hazel Aleen (Willis) Helton on September 17, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas. Jeffrey spent his working years as an automotive mechanic and enjoyed life and being around his family. Jeffrey leaves to mourn...
Johanna (VanGemert) Wilder
Apr 3, 2024
Johanna (VanGemert) Wilder, 89, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Johanna was born to Johannes Arie Cornelis VanGemert and Yenneke Basitana (DeGier) VanGemert on November 27, 1934, in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Johanna grew up during the brutal occupation of Adolf Hitler and witnessed first-hand the many atrocities his regime committed. On September 18, 1944, her hometown of Eindhoven had...
Debra "Debi" Lee (Skrapates) Sutherland
Apr 2, 2024
Debra “Debi” Lee (Skrapates) Sutherland, 63, of Camp, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Debi was born to Gust and Judith Ruth (Sturm) Skrapates on June 4, 1960, in Melrose Park, Illinois. Debi was united in marriage to Dennis Ray Sutherland on April 14, 1978, in Camp, Arkansas and to this union two sons...
Judy Elouise Green
Apr 1, 2024
Judy Elouise Green, 85, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Judy was born to Loyd Gideon Green and Ollie Estelle (Toler) Green on September 23, 1938, in Morton, Texas. Judy loved putting puzzles together, visiting with family, and playing with the kids. Judy was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
Judy leaves to...
Damon Wayne Tucker
Mar 25, 2024
Damon Wayne Tucker, 53, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, was born in Brinkley, Arkansas on June 20, 1970, son of Larry Wayne Tucker and Leona Lavern (Ingle) Tucker. Damon passed from this life on March 25, 2024, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Damon spent his working years as a handyman doing yard work and small jobs. Damon was an only child. Damon was a loving son, cousin,...
Donna Jean (Montgomery) Foster
Mar 23, 2024
Donna Jean (Montgomery) Foster, 76, of Sturkie, Arkansas, was born in Elizabeth, Arkansas on July 21, 1947, daughter of Vernon William Montgomery and Lezene (Reynolds) Montgomery. Donna passed from this life on March 23, 2024, at her home of 48 years in Sturkie, Arkansas. She passed peacefully in the loving care of her daughters and sister. Donna was united in marriage to James “Larry” Foster...
Larry James Busby
Mar 20, 2024
Larry James Busby, 72 of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Larry was born to Edward James Busby and Edith Lillian (Robertson) Busby on September 10, 1951, in Corpus Christi, Texas.Larry served his country in the United States National Guard and spent many of his working years in central supply at the Fulton...
Frances Eileen (Baker) Wade
Mar 20, 2024
Frances Eileen (Baker) Wade, 93, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Eileen was born to William Frank Baker and Alice Lorene (Meuth) Baker on July 23, 1930, in Hawk Point, Missouri. Eileen was united in marriage to Raymond Edward Wade on December 19, 1953, in St. Charles Missouri, after they met while working at...
Mildred Erma (Parris) Crawford
Mar 18, 2024
Mildred Erma (Parris) Crawford, 95, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, March 18, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Mildred was born to Kineth Iverson Parris and Stella Ellen (McCombs) Parris on August 22, 1928, in Fairfield, Alabama. Mildred graduated Hueytown High School, Draughon’s Business College, performed Hawaiian guitars with her brother Bill on the radio, battled through polio, and moved to Washington D.C....
Bobby "Bob" Wayne Mills
Mar 14, 2024
Bobby Wayne Mills, 69, better known as bub, Pa, or Pops, passed from this life while surrounded by family, at his home in Viola on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Bob was born to Robert Eldon Mills and Mary Faith (Williams) Mills on August 8, 1954, in Salem, Arkansas.
He was united in marriage to Dottie Adams in Salem, Arkansas on December 31,...
Kathy Louise (Brethauer) Garrison
Mar 10, 2024
Kathy Louise (Brethauer) Garrison, 73, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Kathy was born to Joseph Brethauer and Francis Louise (Weber) Brethauer on March 8, 1951, in Fort Lupton, Colorado. Kathy was united in marriage to Gene Garrison and to this union two children were born. Kathy spent her working years as a waitress, police...
Roberta "Robin" Willene (Russell) Norris
Mar 7, 2024
Roberta “Robin” Willene (Russell) Norris, 70, of Ash Flat Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Robin was born to Robert T. Russell and Catherine (Clark) Russell on January 2, 1954, in Salem, Arkansas. Robin was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Lee Norris on April 1,1983, in El Reno, Oklahoma. Robin spent her working years...
Charlie King LaFevers, Sr.
Mar 4, 2024
Charlie King LaFevers, 79, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Charlie was born to Charlie Leman LaFevers and Zimery Mae (King) LaFevers on February 9, 1945, in West Plains, Missouri. Charlie married Della Ann Babcock on February 14, 1974, at Mitchell, Arkansas, and to this union three children were born. Charlie graduated from Arkansas State University...
Joe Allen Bloodworth
Feb 29, 2024
Joe Allen Bloodworth, 36, of Williford, Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Batesville, Arkansas. Joe was born to Lloyd Earl Bloodworth and Katherine Deloris (Baney) Bloodworth on October 11, 1987, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Joe married Kristy Lea Comstock on March 31, 2021, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Joe worked as a carpenter, Joe enjoyed his family, fishing, joking around,...
Jimmy Leroy Traw
Feb 25, 2024
Jimmy Leroy Traw,60, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Jimmy was born to Roy and Alice Louise (Bates) Traw on January 21, 1964, in Willow Spring, Missouri. Jimmy worked as a clerk for the White Oak Station in Salem, Arkansas and delivered mail part time for the United States Postal Service. Jimmy lived a very simple life and loved...
Lynn Cheryl (Horton) Johnson
Feb 17, 2024
Lynn Cheryl (Horton) Johnson, 57, of Agnos, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Lynn was born to Jimmie Dean Horton and Billie Sue (Manry) Horton on September 14, 1966, in Salem, Arkansas. Lynn spent many years working as an aide at Highland schools and the Lutheran school in Cherokee Village until bad health disabled her. Lynn was a member...
William Wesley Champ
Feb 9, 2024
William “Bill” Wesley Champ, 71, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, February 9, 2024. Bill was born to William Champ and Edith (McBride) Champ on November 23, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri. Bill spent his working years as a farmer. Bill was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Bill leaves to mourn his passing, two sons, Charles Champ...
Ella Ruth Stone
Feb 4, 2024
Ella Ruth Stone, 80, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Salem, Arkansas. Ella was born in Lamesa, Texas on October 10, 1943, to Shelby Dalmont and Ruth (Clifton) Dalmont. Ella worked as an accountant for Peacock Alley. Ella was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, and was of the Baptist faith.
Ella is survived by her daughter, Marie Stone...
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