Barker Funeral Home Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Barbara Jane (Garner) Harper
Sep 17, 2026
Barbara Jane (Garner) Harper, age 76, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home.
She was born on June 7, 1950, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Beverly Austin Garner and Lois Omalee (Holt) Garner. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1968.
Barbara married Ronald E. Harper Sr. on December 16,1990. They shared 27 years...
Gallen Elmos Runsick
Sep 16, 2026
Gallen Elmos Runsick, 82, of Millington, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at home with his loving family.
Gallen was born September 11, 1944, to Elmos and Beauton Runsick in Portia, Arkansas. After graduating Sloan Hendrix High School, he worked the pipeline before proudly serving in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He had various mechanic...
Allison Eveleen Ball
Sep 10, 2026
Allison Eveleen Ball, of Wideman AR departed this life on September 10, 2026. She was born December 25, 1980 to Darrell and Linda Ball, and was the best Christmas present to her siblings. The youngest of three children she quickly earned the nickname “Pine Knot”.
Allison attended Izard County High School, following graduation she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education....
Reid Newton Grant
Sep 6, 2026
Reid Newton Grant was born May 29, 2008, and went to his home in Heaven September 6th, 2026, at the age of 18 years, 3 months, and 8 days.
Reid was born at Mountain Home Arkansas to Dennis Logan Grant and Kristi Newton. Big brother Devin was there to welcome him and asked “Can I pet him?’ He attended Viola School...
Richard "Rick" Raymond Andis
Sep 4, 2026
Richard "Rick" Raymond Andis, age 76, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas. He was born on June 9, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to George Andis and Lillian (Moscus) Andis.
During his working years, Rick worked as a surveyor and was also employed by Cel Star. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed life in...
Sheryl Elizabeth Nichols
Sep 3, 2026
Sheryl Elizabeth Nichols, age 71, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas. She was born on December 25, 1954, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Alfred Nichols and Armilda (Mitchell) Nichols.
Sheryl was of the Baptist faith, and her faith was an important part of her life. She especially enjoyed spending time at church and being surrounded...
Richard Eugene Johnson
Aug 30, 2026
Richard Eugene Johnson, age 83, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 10, 1943, in Adel, Iowa, to Richard Joseph Johnson and Irlene (Sweet) Johnson.
On September 17, 2021, Richard married Betty Lou Davidson in Delta, Colorado. Together they shared a life filled with companionship, love, and treasured memories.
Richard was...
Rebecca Lynn (Campbell) Brewer
Aug 25, 2026
Rebecca Lynn (Campbell) BrewerRebecca Lynn (Campbell) Brewer, 55, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on August 25, 2026, at Salem, Arkansas.
Rebecca was born on February 27, 1971, in Passaic, New Jersey, to George Edward Campbell and Eleanor Alice (James) Campbell. Throughout her working years, she dedicated herself to serving others as a waitress, a role that reflected her friendly and caring...
John Rhett Carter
Aug 25, 2026
John “Rhett” Carter, 24, of Glencoe, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock, surrounded by the people he loved. Though his time on this earth was far too short, Rhett lived a life full of love, faith, hard work, family, friendship, and memories that will be cherished for generations to...
Keevin Wynn Smith
Aug 23, 2026
Keevin Wynn Smith, 66, of Camp, AR, passed from this life on August 23, 2026, at Salem, AR. He succumbed to ALS, the same disease that claimed the life of his father and brother.
He was born at Batesville, AR, on February 23, 1960, to Billy Joe Smith and Norma Lee (Geib) Smith. Shortly after graduation from Mills High School in...
Freddie Lee Ellis
Aug 21, 2026
Freddie Lee Ellis, age 68, of Heart, Arkansas, passed away on August 21, 2026.
Freddie was a cowboy at heart. From his younger days of bronc and bull riding to the many years he spent tending to his horses and cattle, the outdoors was where he felt most at home. His love for the land and the animals never faded. There...
Mary Kathleen Welch
Aug 21, 2026
Mary Kathleen Welch, 76, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Salem, Arkansas.
Mary was born on November 4, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John Wesley Welch Sr. and Beatrice Mae (Bussel) Welch. She spent more than 20 years working as a debt collector for Professional Credit Management, where she was known for her dedication and strong...
James "Kenny" Kenneth McCullough
Aug 19, 2026
James Kenneth “Kenny” McCullough, 70, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on August 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Kenny was born on August 29, 1955, in Salem, Arkansas, to Lindel Harding McCullough and Lea Golden (Davis) McCullough. He was united in marriage to Cindy Ann Hutson on December 27, 1975, in Viola, Arkansas. Together they shared...
Zella Marine Ashley
Aug 18, 2026
Zella Marine Ashley, 70, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on August 18, 2026, at her home in Viola.
Zella was born on April 2, 1956, in Fort Crowder, Missouri, to James Wesley and Dorthy Marine (Sullivan) Winberry. She was united in marriage to Russell Lee Ashley on July 6, 1977, in Salem, Arkansas. Together they shared many years of marriage until...
Tommy Cliff Carr
Aug 17, 2026
Tommy Cliff Carr, age 79, of Sturkie, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas. He was born on December 24, 1946, in Norborne, Missouri, to Harold Powers Carr and Dorothy Louise (Hisle) Carr.
On June 10, 1967, Tommy married the love of his life, Rosa Lee “Rosie” Mallory, in Braymer, Missouri while home on a 30 day leave...
Roye Huston Scribner
Aug 7, 2026
Roye Huston Scribner, 87, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on August 7, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas.
He was born on March 6, 1939, in Fairview, Arkansas, to Ewell Huston Scribner and Goldie Inez (Jennings) Scribner.
On June 28, 1957, Roye married the love of his life, Mary Ethel Sutherland, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Together they built a life centered on family, faith,...
Sidney Stone
Jul 31, 2026
Sidney Stone, 73, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away on July 31, 2026, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born on November 11, 1952, in Hammond, Indiana, to Steve Stone and Helen (Ustee) Stone.
Sidney proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he worked for many years as a commercial welder...
Donald Ray Newberry
Jul 19, 2026
Donald Ray Newberry, 84, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away at his home in Viola.
Born on February 28, 1942, in Viola, Arkansas, Don was the son of Fred Donald Newberry and Virginia Sue (Beaver) Newberry. He spent his entire life rooted in the hills of Fulton County, building a legacy of hard work, kindness, and a love for the cowboy way...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Nora (Baldridge) Stroud
Jul 18, 2026
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Nora (Baldridge) Stroud, 82, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday July 18, 2026, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Born on June 11, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, Gwendolyn was the daughter of Clarence Baldridge and Emogene (Williams) Baldridge.
Gwen spent her childhood in Martin Creek. After graduating high school at the age of 16, Gwen enrolled in a laboratory technician school...
Sherman Dale Conder
Jul 17, 2026
Sherman Dale Conder, 59, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas. Sherman was born on October 20, 1966, in Escondido, California, to Dale Eugene Conder and Nell Ruth (Davis) Conder.
On February 3, 2006, he married Charlotte Larue Haynes in Kaufman, Texas. Together they shared a loving marriage built on devotion, friendship, and a...
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