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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Lynna Gail Hall
Dec 11, 2025
Lynna Gail Hall, 69, of Salem, passed to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Salem, Arkansas. She was born August 7, 1956, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas as the oldest child of Gaylon Ellis and Fern (Gill) Ellis. She graduated from Salem High School in 1974.
Gail spent her working years as a medical transcriptionist for Fulton County Hospital...
Skyler James Thomas
Dec 11, 2025
Skyler James Thomas, 17, of Oxford, Arkansas, left this world far too soon on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Oxford, Arkansas. Born on September 18, 2008, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Brian Allen and Kellianne Josephine (Lorenz) Thomas, Skyler brought light, laughter, and joy into the lives of all who were blessed to know him.
Skyler was a junior at Salem...
Brenda Kay Smith
Dec 9, 2025
Brenda Kay Smith, 72, of Camp, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her home in Camp. She was born on July 3, 1953, in Salem, Arkansas, to Austin Lee Bridges and Della (Javaux) Bridges.
Brenda was united in marriage to Keevin Wynn Smith on July 11,1981 in Camp, Arkansas. She spent her working years as a...
Pansy Virginia Perryman
Dec 5, 2025
Pansy Virginia Perryman left this earth on December 5, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on September 17, 1930, in Byron, Arkansas to Sylvester Sanders and Florence (Jones) Sanders.
Pansy married Doyne Ray Perryman in 1948 and they resided at their home in Viola, Arkansas where they had their three children, Danny, Dennis, and Kristi. Pansy was a member...
Meredith Sue Alexander
Dec 1, 2025
Meredith Sue Alexander, 86, of Presque Isle, Michigan, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Alpena, Michigan. She was born on December 24, 1938, in Morehouse, Missouri, to Monroe A. Greer and Enretta (Gross) Greer.
Meredith was united in marriage to Jack Cochran in 1957 in Salem, Arkansas. She later married Joe Alexander on February 11, 1988,...
James Paul Rowlett
Nov 29, 2025
James Paul “P-Row” Rowlett
August 3, 1970 – November 29, 2025
Brigadier General (Ret.) James Paul “P-Row” Rowlett, 55, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on November 29, 2025, on his way to complete one last mission in a lifetime defined by heroism, service, and selflessness. A devoted husband, father, son, brother, mentor, and patriot, Paul was admired for his brilliance, integrity, and...
John David Meek
Nov 26, 2025
John David (Coach) Meek, 94, of Thayer Missouri went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 26, 2025 in Clinton, AR; he was born April 18, 1931. David was adopted from the infamous Tennessee Children’s Home Society before his first birthday by John and Olympia Meek in Marvell AR. He was united in marriage to Sara Jane Barbee in...
Ronnie White
Nov 24, 2025
Ronnie White, 60, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. He was born on September 15, 1965, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, the son of Claude White and Juanita Jewell (Savage) White.
Ronnie was united in marriage to Patsy Sue Bridges on February 5, 2000, in Viola, Arkansas. He spent his working years as an automotive...
Andrea Bricco
Nov 24, 2025
Andrea Bricco, 57, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on October 13, 1968, in Denver, Colorado, to Gordon and Kathy (Hawkins) Bricco.
Andrea worked as a scheduler for Baxter Regional Medical Center, where she was known for her dedication, warmth, and strong work ethic. She was united in marriage to...
Hazel Tucker
Nov 13, 2025
Hazel Tucker, 84, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on June 14, 1941, in Heart, Arkansas, to Everett H. Evans and Grace (Stroud) Evans.
Hazel was united in marriage to John Everett Tucker on October 17, 1959, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and to this union one daughter, Vickie, was born. Hazel...
Maxwell Adrian Ward
Nov 12, 2025
Maxwell Adrian Ward, 36, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. He was born on August 21, 1989, in Garden Grove, California, to Brock Thomas and Charmaine Jean (Barton) Ward.
Maxwell worked as a Radio Frequency Communications Technician and was of the Christian faith. He was known for his charismatic personality, quick wit, and wonderful sense...
Texas Linda Evans
Nov 11, 2025
Texas Linda Evans, 78, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away on November 11, 2025, in Franklin, Arkansas. She was born on July 28, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to John Richard and Bertha Mae (Baker) Greene.
Texas spent much of her life caring for others, dedicating her working years to healthcare as a devoted caregiver. She also worked for many years as a...
Claude Udell McCollum
Nov 9, 2025
Claude Udell McCollum, 71, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. He was born on May 28, 1954, in Thayer, Missouri, to Jerl Roland McCollum and Goldie Alta (Pitchford) McCollum.
Claude was united in marriage to Deloris Diane Branscum in 1973 in Salem, Arkansas. They shared many wonderful years together before her passing. He worked for...
Randell Joseph Byerly
Nov 6, 2025
Randell Joseph Byerly, 73, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on November 6, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on October 4, 1952, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Eldon Byerly and Doris (Rossdeutcher) Byerly.
Randell proudly served his country in both the United States Air Force and the United States Army National Guard and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. During...
Stanley Reagen Pitts
Oct 31, 2025
Stanley Reagen Pitts of Viola, Arkansas passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 in Yellville, Arkansas. He was 74 yrs old. Stanley was born on June 09, 1951 in Wynne, Arkansas to Abner Carter Pitts and Louise Mattie (Durham) Pitts.
Stanley grew up in Earle, Arkansas before moving to the Viola Boy Scout Camp with his parents, brothers and sister. He...
Glen Dale Jackson
Oct 31, 2025
Glen Dale Jackson, 79, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. He was born on October 12, 1946, in Agnos, Arkansas, to Hubert Lee and Ora Effie (Moore) Jackson.
During his working years, Glen was a dedicated truck driver. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was...
Claudia Mildred Jones
Oct 30, 2025
Claudia Mildred Jones, 83, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Ward, Arkansas. She was born on July 26, 1942, to Frank Herbert Pole and Mildred Irene (Micksch) Pole.
On July 21, 1966, Claudia married the love of her life, Ronald Lester Jones, at Northwood Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, Florida. She graduated from Florida Beauty Academy...
Milton Lee Humphries
Oct 28, 2025
Milton Lee Humphries, age 90, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. He was born on February 14, 1935, in Salem, Arkansas, to Cecil Elbert Humphries and Opal Ellen (Klipper) Humphries.
Milton was united in marriage to Carol Elaine Carson on April 9, 1955, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, who preceded him in death. Later, on October...
Roger Leonard Osborne
Oct 26, 2025
Roger Leonard Osborne, 81, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Born on October 2, 1944, in London, England, to Victor Albert Osborne and Joyce Evelyn Fox. Roger lived a vibrant and full life marked by service, family, and a passion for music and adventure.
Roger proudly served in the United States Marine...
Cathy Alene Cotter
Oct 22, 2025
Cathy Alene Cotter, age 53, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on February 1, 1972, in Salem, Arkansas, to Stanley Clayton and Ruby Dean (Shrable) Perdue.
Cathy dedicated over 30 years of her life to caring for others as a registered nurse. Her compassion and kindness touched countless lives throughout her...
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