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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Jerry Lynn Moody
Apr 18, 2026
Jerry Lynn Moody, 82, of Salem, Arkansas passed away on April 18, 2026 at Salem, Arkansas. Jerry was born September 5, 1943 in Batesville, Arkansas to John Jr. and Ruby Faye (McNeill) Moody.
Jerry Moody lived his life much like he trained his horses—with patience, grit, discipline, and a steady belief that doing things the right way mattered. A dedicated farmer,...
Norman Porterfield
Apr 15, 2026
Norman Porterfield was born on May 28, 1937 in Wideman, Arkansas to Leroy and Alma McVey Porterfield. He was married to Rose Ann Harber on May 28, 1958 for 68 years. They had 3 sons. Dennis (Patty), Duane (Cindi) and Doyle (Laura). Six grandchildren Michael, Ryan (Katy), Faye Ann, Joshua, Derek, and Lynsi (Evan). Eight great grandchildren Kaia, Hayden, Owen,...
Willie Jo Beck
Apr 6, 2026
Willie Jo Beck, 60, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on April 6, 2026, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on June 28, 1965, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Frederick Louis Beck and Hazel Joyce George.
Willie spent much of his life working as a carpenter and roofer, trades he took pride in and where his hardworking nature showed through....
Alvin Lloyd Moore
Mar 31, 2026
Alvin (Lloyd) Moore, age 100, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. Lloyd was born on January 9, 1926, in Day, Arkansas. His mother passed away when he was just 6 months old, and he was lovingly raised by his father, grandparents, and Aunt Lois, who together shaped the strong, humble, man he became.
His childhood was filled with farm...
Zona Virginia (Wallace) Sutton
Mar 16, 2026
Zona Virginia (Wallace) Sutton, 87, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born on March 4, 1939, in Bethalto, Illinois, to William Franklin Wallace and Jewell Alberta (Spiller) Wallace.
Zona was married to John Scott Sutton Jr. on July 27, 1973 at Durant, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Church of...
Everette William "Bill" Stokes
Mar 11, 2026
Everette William “Bill” Stokes, 76, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on June 12, 1949, in Searcy, Arkansas, to Lewis Somers Stokes and Gloria Winifred (Howland) Stokes.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty years during the Vietnam War. His years of military service reflected...
James Paul Crowe
Mar 8, 2026
James Paul Crowe, 18, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away March 8, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born November 8, 2007, in West Plains, Missouri, to Richard Orvail Crowe, Jessica Rand Babcock, and Brittany Elizabeth (Fulfer) Crowe.
James was a senior at Salem High School in Salem, Arkansas, and a proud member of the Class of 2026. He will be remembered...
Dana Kerr
Mar 7, 2026
Dana Kerr, 79, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on September 25, 1946, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, to Dayton Kerr and Roberta (Broshart) Kerr.
On August 21, 1982, Dana married Rosemary Lisa Barks in Washington, New Jersey. Dana spent his working years in maintenance for American Can Company, where he was known as...
Dewey Castle Cawvey
Mar 5, 2026
Dewey Castle Cawvey, 77, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on July 28, 1948, in Manila, Arkansas, to Charley Dave Cawvey and Bessie Evelyn (Wallace) Cawvey.
Dewey spent his working years as a truck driver, a career that reflected his strong work ethic and dedication. He also proudly served his country...
Herbert Lynn Ray
Mar 4, 2026
Herbert L. Ray, originally of Harrisburg, Arkansas, and later of Salem, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2026, at the age of 83 years.Herb was born on November 30, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee in the Baptist Memorial Hospital to his parents Floy Paige Spencer Ray and Lyman Herbert Ray of Harrisburg, Arkansas. He was their only...
Kathy Jean (Singleton) Rogers
Mar 4, 2026
Kathy Jean (Singleton) Rogers passed away peacefully in Mountain Home, Arkansas on March 4, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on January 14, 1951, in Salem, Arkansas, to Guy and Modine (Tanner) Singleton.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, she grew up in Union before moving to Salem just before high school. She graduated from Salem High...
Joseph Alexander Jones
Mar 1, 2026
Joseph Alexander Jones, 76, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 14, 1949, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Clarence Lester Jones and Velma E. (Gillihan) Jones.
Joseph spent his working years as a plumber’s helper, a job he approached with dedication and a willingness to lend a hand wherever needed....
Betty Lou (Estes) Benton
Feb 27, 2026
Betty Lou (Estes) Benton, 94, of Glencoe, Arkansas passed away on Friday February 27, 2026 at Salem, Arkansas. She was born August 4, 1931 in Agnos, Arkansas to John Matt Estes and Dora Agnes (Hall) Estes.
She married Ford Benton on February 5, 1949 and they were happily married for 68 years.
She helped Ford on the farm for many years. In...
Gerald "Jerry" Vernon Lindblom
Feb 27, 2026
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Vernon Lindblom, 90, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on February 27, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1935 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Vernon and Dorolese (Rivers) Lindblom.
Jerry went to Robbinsdale High School, class of ’53, where he was very active in Drama. He loved music and had a lovely tenor singing...
Jareld "J.D." Don Hodges
Feb 17, 2026
Jareld Don “J.D.” Hodges, 82, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Mountain Home, Arkansas surrounded by his family. He was born on October 2, 1943, in Lanton, Missouri, to Rufus Hodges and Glessner (Lamons) Hodges.
On July 17, 1964, J.D. married the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Vaughn, in Salem, Arkansas. Together they built a strong and loving home...
Terrie Leigh Meek
Feb 11, 2026
Terrie Leigh Meek, age 66, of Mansfield, MO, was born on May 3, 1959, in Bonne Terre, Missouri.
Terrie was born the second child to David and Sara Meek. She, her siblings and children had a wounded relationship from years of addiction but never ever lost sight of Gods heart for unconditional love and the enduring strength that comes from forgiveness...
Vicki Lou (Warren) Ragan
Feb 11, 2026
Vicki Lou Ragan August 28, 1948 – February 11, 2026
Vicki Lou Ragan (Warren), 77, of Thayer, Missouri, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Her passing was sudden, and she is deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Born on August 28, 1948, in Thayer, Missouri, Vicki dedicated her life to the education and enrichment of each...
Patsy "Pat" Ruth Gleghorn
Feb 8, 2026
Patsy “Pat” Ruth Gleghorn, age 85, of Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born on March 18, 1940, in Paris, Arkansas, to James Winford Huckaby and Agnes Geneva (Thornton) Huckaby.
Pat spent her working years serving as a school secretary for the Violet Hill School System for 12 years, where she was known for...
Laverne Airrington
Jan 29, 2026
Laverne Airrington, 83, of Gepp, Arkansas, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on January 26, 1943, in Madisonville, Texas, to Clarence C. Rogers and Minnie Pearl (Ferguson) Rogers.
Laverne married the love of her life, L.J. “Joe” Airrington, on March 3, 1968, in Houston, Texas. Together they built a life filled with love, devotion,...
Mary Evalene "Ebb" Glisson
Jan 29, 2026
Mary Evalene “Ebb” Glisson, age 81, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away on January 29, 2026, at her home in Glencoe. She was born on December 18, 1944, in Colcord, Oklahoma, to Willis and Vada (Potter) Henslee.
On October 16, 1964, Ebb married the love of her life, Bob Glisson, in Salem, Arkansas. Together they shared many wonderful years and were blessed...
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