Barker Funeral Home Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
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...
Olen Ray Emery
Jul 13, 2026
Olen Ray Emery, 93, of Sturkie, Arkansas, passed away on July 13, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas.
Born on September 23, 1932, in the Moko community of Fulton County, Arkansas, Olen was the son of John Newton Emery and Ressie (Peterson) Emery. He lived a life defined by hard work, dedication to family, and a deep love for the land and rural...
Tamara "Tammy" Sue Spurlock
Jul 5, 2026
Tamara “Tammy” Sue Spurlock, 63, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.
Tammy was born on September 28, 1962, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Clifton L. Spurlock and Shirley Marie (Snyder) Spurlock. She was a faithful member of the Bettis Town Church of Christ and lived a life centered on faith, family, and service to...
Joe Leland Scott
Jul 1, 2026
Joe Leland Scott, age 86, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri. He was born on October 9, 1939, in West Plains, Missouri, to Leland Ray Scott and Jessie Marie (May) Scott.
Joe spent 30 years as a route salesman for the Colonial Baking Company, where he became known for his friendly smile,...
Jimmy Allen Maclin Sr.
Jun 25, 2026
Jimmy Allen Maclin Sr. age 73, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on June 25, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on March 2, 1953, in Dyess, Arkansas, to Ollie Perry Maclin and Linnie Merea (Wilkins) Maclin.
Jimmy spent his working years as a truck driver, a career that reflected his hardworking nature and dedication to providing for his family. He...
Michael Raczynski
Jun 22, 2026
Michael Raczynski, age 62, of Theodosia, Missouri, passed away on June 22, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on March 18, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to John Raczynski and Toni (Kelly) Raczynski.
Michael spent his working years as a master electrician, a profession that reflected his strong work ethic, skill, and dedication. He took pride in his work and...
Jessie William "JW" Guffey
Jun 19, 2026
Jessie William “J.W.” Guffey, 83, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Viola. He was born on July 5, 1942, in Ott, Arkansas, to David Loyd and Hazel Lorraine (Vaughan) Guffey.
On July 15, 1960, J.W. married the love of his life, Sharon Mae Borden, in Elizabeth, Arkansas. They shared 65 years of marriage, building a life rooted...
Michael LeRoy Hays
Jun 17, 2026
Michael LeRoy Hays, 77, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away on June 17, 2026, in Cherokee Village, Arkansas.
He was born on December 8, 1948, in Glendale, California, to Cyrus Max Hays and Marion Elizabeth (Richards) Hays, who preceded him in death.
Michael married the love of his life, Deborah Ann Casaus, in Santa Clarita, California on August 16, 1980. Together, they...
Brian Lee Sanders
Jun 15, 2026
Brian Lee Sanders, 51, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Conway, Arkansas. He was born on October 21, 1974, in Salem, Arkansas to Howard Lee Sanders and Ruth Ann (Ingram) Shrable.
Brian lived a full and vibrant life shaped by hard work, devotion to his family, and a deep love for the outdoors. Brian grew up...
Wallene Renee Frazier
Jun 7, 2026
Wallene Renee Frazier, 74, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home in Glencoe, Arkansas. She was born on June 25, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Walter Henry Jones, Sr. and Marjorie Evelyn (Bishop) Jones.
On April 30, 1976, Wallene married John Edward Frazier in Granite City, Illinois. Together they shared fifty years of...
Bonnie Sue Benton
Jun 7, 2026
BONNIE SUE BENTON
Bonnie Sue Benton, 90, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas. She was born on April 13, 1936, in Camp, Arkansas, to Jack Holloway and Lillie (Manes) Holloway.
On November 5, 1955, Bonnie married the love of her life, N.J. Benton. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and...
Palmer "Stacy" Barton
May 26, 2026
Palmer “Stacy” Barton was born on May 3, 1937, in Haysi, Virginia, to Joseph and Edith (Baker) Barton. One of twelve children, Stacy grew up surrounded by the kind of family bond that would shape the man he became.
Stacy was blessed with two sons and five stepchildren. He spent 42 years alongside his beloved wife, Lillian, until her passing in...
Dorothy Ann Goodson
May 25, 2026
Dorothy Ann (Greenfield) Goodson, 88, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Salem. She was born on May 13, 1938, in Caro, Michigan, to Roland and Vera (Osborn) Greenfield. On June 8, 1968, in Pontiac, Michigan, Dorothy married the love of her life, Freddie Lee “Fred” Goodson.
Dorothy devoted 18 years to education as a para-professional. She loved...
William Frank Mounce
May 24, 2026
William Frank Mounce, 59, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Salem, Arkansas. He was born on March 14, 1967, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Marion Frank Mounce and Virginia Maudine (Branscum) Mounce.
William spent his working years as a general contractor and was known as a hardworking man who took pride in his work. He was always...
Larry Allen Ayling
May 21, 2026
Larry Allen Ayling, 84, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born on October 28, 1941, in Phillips, Texas, to Glen Allen Ayling and Pearl Bernice (Hooper) Ayling.
Larry lived a life of service and compassion toward others. He married Sue Thompson in California, and together they built a...
Leah Avery Graetz
May 21, 2026
Leah Avery Graetz, 17, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Leah was born November 14, 2008, in Batesville, Arkansas to Eric Jay and Michelle (Vitiello Melo) Graetz.
Leah always had a caring heart for her farm animals, family, and her friends. She was the one person who first shed a...
Emily Jaycene McIntosh
May 19, 2026
Emily Jaycene McIntosh, 40, of West Plains, Missouri passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at West Plains, Missouri. Emily was born March 2, 1986, in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Ernest McIntosh, Jr. and Carrie Lee (Moore) McIntosh.
When scripture speaks of the Fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, it paints a picture of a life shaped by God's presence....
Lessie Jean Clay
May 18, 2026
God called home today, May 18, 2026, Lessie Jean (Shrable) Clay, 92, of Viola, Arkansas. She was born on March 19, 1934, in Vidette, Arkansas, to Ralph E. and Lillie LeAnn (Worsham) Shrable. Lessie was born the 9th of 12 children and was the last to die.
On September 4, 1950, Lessie married William R. Clay in Elizabeth, Arkansas, beginning a...
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