Barker Funeral Home Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Bob R. Bowling
Jul 2, 2025
Bob R. Bowling, 84, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Brooke Haven Healthcare, West Plains, Missouri. Bob was born on July 6, 1940, to John Tollie Bowling and Mary Ethel (Chadwick) Bowling in Salem, Arkansas.
After high school graduation Bob served in the United States Air Force for four years, being stationed in Puerto Rico....
Gordon Brian Cox
Sep 6, 2025
Gordon Brian Cox, 56, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. He was born on July 15, 1969, in Marianna, Arkansas.
Brian worked as a real estate agent and attended the Assembly of God Church. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, and fishing. A devoted Dallas Cowboys fan,...
Alma Ruth Sanders
Sep 4, 2025
Alma Ruth (Early) Sanders, 85, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on September 4, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. She was born on May 20, 1940, in Sturkie, Arkansas, to Frank F. and Rebecca Faye (Hinton) Early.
Alma worked for many years as a CNA in healthcare, where she was dedicated to helping others. She was of the Christian faith and found great...
Mary Jane Baxter
Sep 1, 2025
Mary Jane (Metz) Baxter, age 75, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by love. She was born on June 14, 1950, in Dexter, Missouri, to Alvin Metz and Elizabeth (Metz) Stuart.
Mary lived a life full of compassion, kindness, and devotion to others. Her greatest passion was caring for children, and she spent...
Daniel Wayne Bond
Aug 30, 2025
Danny Bond, age 69, born in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Thayer, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family.
Danny lived a joyful and full life. He had a deep love for the outdoors and spent many happy hours hunting, fishing, and working on race cars with his brother. He was also an avid fan of...
Ella Faye Phelps Presley
Aug 23, 2025
Mrs. Ella Faye Phelps Presley, age 88, of LaGrange, passed away on August 23, 2025. Mrs. Presley was born on January 19, 1937 in Heart, Arkansas to the late Farce Phelps and Lydia Joanne “Annie” Murphy Phelps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Troy Eugene Presley and grandsons, Jeremiah Taylor...
Matthew "Mattie" Todd White
Aug 21, 2025
Matthew “Mattie” Todd White departed too early from this life at the age of 51, on August 21, 2025. He was born in West Memphis, Arkansas, on March 8, 1974, to Margaret “Sue” Moody White and James “Jim” Clyde White.
In his younger days, he enjoyed playing baseball, playing camo, and later on tagging, and going to and hosting raves. He...
Otis "Buzz" Preston Busby, Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
Otis "Buzz" Preston Busby, Jr., 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on August 13, 2025, in Salem.
Buzz was born on August 28, 1943, in Center, Texas, to Otis Preston Busby and Bell Zora (Corbitt) Busby. He honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, a time that shaped his strong sense of duty and resilience.
He dedicated 25...
Jamie Scott Terrebonne
Aug 12, 2025
Jamie Scott Terrebonne, affectionately known to some as "Redeye," was born on June 26, 1966, in Galliano, Louisiana. He departed this life on August 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, craftsmanship, and cherished memories. He was a lifelong resident of Salem, Arkansas.
Jamie was the son of Velton Anthony Terrebonne and Deloris Sue (Rollins) Terrebonne. Throughout his life, he...
Carl Langle
Aug 11, 2025
Carl Langle, age 84, of Viola, AR, passed away on Monday afternoon, August 11, 2025 at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, AR. Carl was born on May 23, 1941 in Lamesa, Texas to Bernie Langle and Corrine Way.
Carl was preceded in death by his father, Bernie Henry Langle; mother Corrine Way; step-father Ed Way; wife Bonnie Aileen (Buehler) Langle;...
James "Tadpole" Donald Holt
Aug 11, 2025
James “Tadpole” Donald Holt, 62, of Pineville, Arkansas, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Pineville. He was born on February 22, 1963, in Trumann, Arkansas, to James Elmer Holt and Julia Ann (Judy Foshee) Holt.
Tadpole married the love of his life, Deborah Ann Burgess, on September 8, 2007, in Izard County, Arkansas. A hardworking man, he spent eight years...
Lenisa "Nanaboo" Gay (Ward) Branscum
Aug 7, 2025
Lenisa “Nanaboo” Gay (Ward) Branscum, age 65, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on August 7, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born July 3, 1960, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Tilmon Cecil "T.C." and Vera Lorea (Caruthers) Ward.
Lenisa dedicated 45 years of service to the Fulton County Hospital, where she worked as a Radiology Supervisor and technician. She married the...
James Eric Crowe
Aug 2, 2025
James Eric Crowe, 47, of Camp, Arkansas, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Camp, Arkansas. He was born on December 24, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee, to James Edward Crowe and Barbara Ann (Curtis) Crowe.
On August 30, 1997, James married the love of his life, Karen Ruth Godwin, in Thayer, Missouri. Together they built a loving home in Camp, Arkansas,...
Maylo Marie (Milburn) Sauter
Aug 1, 2025
Maylo Marie Sauter, 73, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on August 1, 2025, at her home in Salem. She was born on June 28, 1952, in Sheridan, Oregon, to Helen King.
Maylo was a woman of deep love, creativity, and strength. She ran her own daycare, nurturing countless children over the years with patience and care. Her passions were many—she was...
Paige Michelle Cooper
Jul 31, 2025
Paige Michelle (Green) Cooper, 55, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on August 14, 1969, in Batesville, Arkansas, to "J.R." Garland Green and Dana (Ivy) Green.
On August 18, 1997, Paige married Donald Loyd Cooper in Melbourne, Arkansas, and together they built a loving family. She was a dedicated professional who...
Charles Hamilton Whitledge
Jul 28, 2025
Charles Hamilton Whitledge “Whit”, longtime Salem resident, passed away on Monday July 28, 2025, at Sycamore Spring Senior Living in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Whitledge was born November 10, 1924, in Vandalia, Missouri to Charles Boyd and Marguerite (Hamilton) Whitledge. A child of the Great Depression, he, along with his mother and sisters relocated from Missouri to California where he worked on...
Jonathan Louis Seay
Jul 26, 2025
Jonathan Louis Seay December 27, 1975 – July 26, 2025
Jonathan Louis Seay, 49, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Glencoe. He was born on December 27, 1975, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jeff Seay and Guylene (Rhoads) Seay.
Jonathan lived a life rooted in hard work, a love of adventure, and deep devotion to his family. A...
Delmar Dale Moore, Jr.
Jul 24, 2025
Delmar Dale Moore, Jr., age 84, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, Salem, Arkansas. He was born on April 27, 1941, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late Delmar Dale Moore, Sr. and Loreda (Ward) Moore.
Delmar proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his military service, he worked in residential construction, dedicating his...
Peggy Sue Newman
Jul 22, 2025
Peggy Sue Newman, 70, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025. She was born on April 20, 1955, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Mary Ellen Campbell Ply and G. L. Ply.
Peggy spent her life working in various roles, including as a medical clerk, always bringing dedication and a caring spirit to whatever she did. She married the...
Stephanie Dawn Snell
Jul 22, 2025
Stephanie Dawn Snell illuminated this world at UAMS on February 6, 1990, and departed this world on July 22, 2025, at UAMS, having come full circle. Stephanie lived a life overflowing with family, friends, and most profoundly, her Jesus. She never hesitated to give her testimony and let people know Jesus was coming back for her.
Stephanie was a lover of...
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