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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Darlene Dovie Jackson

Darlene Dovie Jackson

Jun 11, 2025

Darlene Dovie (Hackney) Jackson, 89, of Franklin, Arkansas passed away from this life on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Darlene was born to Floyd Mitchell and Beulah Talitha (Phelps) Hackney on July 5, 1935, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.

Darlene was united in marriage to Joseph Ernest Sparkman on July 7, 1951, in Salem, Arkansas and later married Lloyd...

Timothy "Tim" Lee Miller

Timothy "Tim" Lee Miller

Jun 10, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Lee Miller, 54, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on June 10, 2025, at Batesville, Arkansas. Tim was born to Thomas Lee and Mazel Dean (Coggins) Miller on September 1, 1970, in Paragould, Arkansas.

Tim worked as a lineman for ULCS, Utility Lines Construction Services. Tim loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. Riggs had his Papa wrapped...

Cindy Carol (Sisco) Holloway

Cindy Carol (Sisco) Holloway

Jun 4, 2025

Cindy Carol (Sisco) Holloway of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed from this life on June 4, 2025, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Cindy was born on January 19, 1956, in Thayer, Missouri to Hopie Hull Sisco and Clara Ethel (Boyer) Sisco.

Cindy was united in marriage to Gerald Lee Holloway on November 4, 1973, to this union two children were born. Cindy spent...

Vica Irene (Mackey) Comstock

Vica Irene (Mackey) Comstock

May 31, 2025

Vica Irene (Mackey) Comstock of Gepp, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Gepp, Arkansas. Vica was born on February 19, 1942, in Independence, Missouri to Bill Mackey and Mary Genevieve (Wait) Mackey.

Vica was united in marriage to Kermit Clyde Comstock on September 28, 1956 in Henderson, Arkansas. To this union three children were born. Vica...

Sharon Georgene (Lackey) Smith

Sharon Georgene (Lackey) Smith

May 31, 2025

Sharon Georgene (Lackey) Smith of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Sturkie, Arkansas. Sharon was born on August 11, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri to Billy Ray Lackey and Esta Lee (Staggs) Lackey.

Sharon was united in marriage to Zane Smith on May 3, 2011, in Salem, Arkansas. Sharon spent her working years as a...

Callahan Russell Wallace

Callahan Russell Wallace

May 26, 2025

Callahan Russell Wallace was born May 26,2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Blaine and Moriah Wallace. He departed this Earth on May 26, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by love.

Callahan will be remembered as a fighter. He fought hard to make it into this world to meet his mommy and daddy. He will live on in his parents' hearts...

David Lee Bates

David Lee Bates

May 24, 2025

David Lee Bates of Hardy, Arkansas passed from this life on May 24, 2025, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. David was born August 8, 1983, in Rockford, Illinois to Daniel Lee Bates and Angela Marie Nolan.

David worked in construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

David leaves to mourn his passing son, Jesse Bates of Salem, Arkansas;...

Everett Boyd Smith

Everett Boyd Smith

May 20, 2025

Everett Boyd Smith, 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. Everett was born October 29, 1943, in Turlock, California to Luther Dempsey and Bethel Elizabeth (Tidwell) Smith.

Everett was united in marriage to Garmalita (Carmen) Silvas on December 15, 1962, in Dallas, Texas. Everett spent his working years as a contractor working...

Audrey Diane (Larmon) VanBuren

Audrey Diane (Larmon) VanBuren

May 8, 2025

Audrey Diane (Larmon) Van Buren, 67, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. Audrey was born July 8, 1957, in Watertown, New York to Carl Edward Larmon and Grace Ann (Sampson) Larmon.

Audrey married Hobart Henry Van Buren, Jr. on August 31, 2007, in Salem, Arkansas. Audrey spent her working years as a...

Jason Wayne Helton

Jason Wayne Helton

May 3, 2025

Jason Wayne Helton, 55, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. Jason was born March 5, 1970, in Syracuse, Kansas to James “Jim” Wayne Helton and Barbara Louise (Todd) Helton.

Jason worked in southwest Kansas for Syracuse Co-op and Sublette Co-op changing tires and selling tires. Jason served his country in the United...

Mary Louise (Ferguson) Russell

Mary Louise (Ferguson) Russell

Apr 30, 2025

Mary Louise (Ferguson) Russell, 95, of Andover, Kansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Andover, Kansas. Mary was born February 8, 1930, in Cordell, Oklahoma to Leslie Ferguson and Fay (Ward) Ferguson.

Mary was united in marriage to Kermit Gerald Russell on March 7, 1952, in Melbourne, Arkansas and to this union two children were born. Mary...

John Albert Hartrick

John Albert Hartrick

Apr 30, 2025

John Albert Hartrick, 85, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. John was born March 6, 1940, in Highfill, Arkansas to Dana D. Hartrick and Rosalia May (Hathaway) Hartrick.

John was united in marriage to Suzanne Bell on August 15, 1981, in Hood River, Oregon. John worked for many years as a Telephone...

Shanette Laree (Loddy) Roper

Shanette Laree (Loddy) Roper

Apr 25, 2025

Shanette Laree (Loddy) Roper, 33, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Shanette was born September 5, 1991, in Roosevelt, Utah.

Shanette worked as a CNA and loved her children and being with her family. She enjoyed many things but some of her favorites were worshiping Jesus, fishing, and coloring. She...

Bernice Helen (Williams) Barnett

Bernice Helen (Williams) Barnett

Apr 25, 2025

Bernice Helen (Williams) Barnett, 95, of West Plains, Missouri, passed from this life on Friday, April 25, 2025, at West Plains, Missouri. Bernice was born October 5, 1929, in Moko, Arkansas, to Thurman Lewis and Anna Iona (Emery) Williams.

She was born into a large family known for their musical talent, quick wit, and loving although ornery nature. She told countless...

Stephen Edward Maguffee

Stephen Edward Maguffee

Apr 25, 2025

Stephen Edward Maguffee, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on January 3, 1955, Steve lived a life filled with stories, sharp wit, and a deep—sometimes complicated—love for those around him.

He is survived by his children: Craig Maguffee-Smith (Rebekah), Meghan Thorne (Craig), Dustin Maguffee (Ciera), and Tyler Maguffee (Daisy); his beloved grandchildren:...

Ollie Lucille (Beck) Trivitt

Ollie Lucille (Beck) Trivitt

Apr 19, 2025

Ollie Lucille (Beck) Trivitt, 94, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Ollie was born January 27, 1931, to Millard and Lora (Cooper) Beck.

Ollie was united in marriage to J.W. Trivitt on November 25, 1948, in Hardy, Arkansas, and to this union four children were born. Ollie was a homemaker...

Jesse Dean Pierce

Jesse Dean Pierce

Apr 14, 2025

Jesse Dean Pierce, 69, of Salem, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Jesse was born February 26, 1956, in Thayer, Missouri, to Madison Ethel and Mary Jane (Cerutti) Pierce.

Jesse was united in marriage to Fonda Denise Smith on March 6, 1988, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Jesse spent many...

Shelly Ann Ary

Shelly Ann Ary

Apr 8, 2025

Shelly Ann (Lovorn) Ary, 51, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Shelly was born March 11, 1974, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Emmett and Rebecca (Crowe) Lovorn.

Shelly spent her working years as a school teacher at Mountain Grove, Missouri and Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and also as a conductor for...

JB Etheridge

JB Etheridge

Apr 6, 2025

JB Etheridge, 83, of Viola, Arkansas was born on August 13, 1941, to the late Frank and Ora K. Etheridge in McNeil, Arkansas. He departed this life on April 6, 2025.

JB was united in marriage to Arlene Jamison on June 3, 1961, in Grapevine, Texas. In their union, three children were born, Teresa, John and Frank. JB was a proud...

Wanda Lee McConnaughhay

Wanda Lee McConnaughhay

Apr 5, 2025

Wanda Lee McConnaughhay, 69, of Oxford, AR died in her home on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Known by many as Wanda-Mom for her caring, motherly nature to anyone in need, she was also known for her humor and generosity. She gave willingly to those she didn’t know, along with any friend or family member in need. She loved playing all sorts...