Barker Funeral Home Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Sandra Faye Finney
Oct 2, 2026
Sandra Faye Finney, 64, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on Friday October 2, 2026, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Obituary pending....
Private services will be November 1, 2026, at a family home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Barker Funeral Home to help with expenses.
Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Arkansas.
Carlos "Jim" Jimmy Comstock
Oct 2, 2026
Carlos "Jim" Jimmy Comstock ObituaryCarlos "Jim" Jimmy Comstock, 65, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away on October 2, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri.
Jim was born on August 26, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Carlos Willard Comstock and Wilma Joan Sanders Comstock. He spent more than 40 years working as a truck driver, a profession he took great pride in...
Carylon Jane Teeter
Oct 2, 2026
Carylon Jane Teeter ObituaryCarylon Jane (Elliott) Teeter, 71, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on October 2, 2026, in Salem. She was born on July 7, 1955, in Egypt, Arkansas, to Pete Elliott and Betty Cannon Elliott.
Carylon devoted much of her life to her family as a homemaker. She was also a restaurant owner and was known for her strong work...
Donna Velma Koller
Sep 30, 2026
Donna Velma KollerDonna Velma Koller, 78, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on September 30, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas.
Donna was born on August 27, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Don Heiniger and Mildred Heiniger. She dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a Registered Nurse in the healthcare field, serving her patients with compassion and dedication throughout...
Victor "Matt" Matthew Castaneda
Sep 27, 2026
Victor “Matt” Matthew Castaneda, 49, of Moody, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Merriam, Kansas. He was born on January 27, 1977, in San Diego, California, to Debra D. Galkoski.
Matt spent his younger years growing up in Saddle, Arkansas, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing sports. Shortly after graduating from high school, he began a career...
Joyce Faye (Henry) Ward
Sep 26, 2026
Joyce Faye Ward, 83, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 6, 1943, to Curtis Paul Henry and Lorene (Marchant) Henry.
Joyce was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald Gene Ward, on October 4, 1963, in Viola, Arkansas. Together they built a life centered on faith,...
Nicola Alleva
Sep 25, 2026
Nicola Alleva, 78, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on September 25, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on April 24, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, to Frank Alleva and Louise (Caponera) Alleva.
Nicola faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he devoted his life to ministry and the proclamation...
Daisy Nardima Howard
Sep 23, 2026
Daisy Nardima Howard, age 85, of Sherwood, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on May 23, 1941, in Wiseman, Arkansas, to Eulis Clarence Hall and Velma (Lane) Hall.
On April 9, 1960, Daisy married the love of her life, G.W. "Cotton" Howard, in St. Louis, Missouri. Together, Daisy and Cotton built a...
Barbara Jane (Garner) Harper
Sep 17, 2026
Barbara Jane (Garner) Harper, age 76, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home.
She was born on June 7, 1950, in Wynne, Arkansas, to Beverly Austin Garner and Lois Omalee (Holt) Garner. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1968.
Barbara married Ronald E. Harper Sr. on December 16,1990. They shared 27 years...
Gallen Elmos Runsick
Sep 16, 2026
Gallen Elmos Runsick, 82, of Millington, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at home with his loving family.
Gallen was born September 11, 1944, to Elmos and Beauton Runsick in Portia, Arkansas. After graduating Sloan Hendrix High School, he worked the pipeline before proudly serving in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He had various mechanic...
Allison Eveleen Ball
Sep 10, 2026
Allison Eveleen Ball, of Wideman AR departed this life on September 10, 2026. She was born December 25, 1980 to Darrell and Linda Ball, and was the best Christmas present to her siblings. The youngest of three children she quickly earned the nickname “Pine Knot”.
Allison attended Izard County High School, following graduation she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education....
Reid Newton Grant
Sep 6, 2026
Reid Newton Grant was born May 29, 2008, and went to his home in Heaven September 6th, 2026, at the age of 18 years, 3 months, and 8 days.
Reid was born at Mountain Home Arkansas to Dennis Logan Grant and Kristi Newton. Big brother Devin was there to welcome him and asked “Can I pet him?’ He attended Viola School...
Richard "Rick" Raymond Andis
Sep 4, 2026
Richard "Rick" Raymond Andis, age 76, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas. He was born on June 9, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to George Andis and Lillian (Moscus) Andis.
During his working years, Rick worked as a surveyor and was also employed by Cel Star. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed life in...
Sheryl Elizabeth Nichols
Sep 3, 2026
Sheryl Elizabeth Nichols, age 71, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas. She was born on December 25, 1954, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Alfred Nichols and Armilda (Mitchell) Nichols.
Sheryl was of the Baptist faith, and her faith was an important part of her life. She especially enjoyed spending time at church and being surrounded...
Richard Eugene Johnson
Aug 30, 2026
Richard Eugene Johnson, age 83, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 10, 1943, in Adel, Iowa, to Richard Joseph Johnson and Irlene (Sweet) Johnson.
On September 17, 2021, Richard married Betty Lou Davidson in Delta, Colorado. Together they shared a life filled with companionship, love, and treasured memories.
Richard was...
Rebecca Lynn (Campbell) Brewer
Aug 25, 2026
Rebecca Lynn (Campbell) BrewerRebecca Lynn (Campbell) Brewer, 55, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on August 25, 2026, at Salem, Arkansas.
Rebecca was born on February 27, 1971, in Passaic, New Jersey, to George Edward Campbell and Eleanor Alice (James) Campbell. Throughout her working years, she dedicated herself to serving others as a waitress, a role that reflected her friendly and caring...
John Rhett Carter
Aug 25, 2026
John “Rhett” Carter, 24, of Glencoe, Arkansas, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2026, at UAMS in Little Rock, surrounded by the people he loved. Though his time on this earth was far too short, Rhett lived a life full of love, faith, hard work, family, friendship, and memories that will be cherished for generations to...
Keevin Wynn Smith
Aug 23, 2026
Keevin Wynn Smith, 66, of Camp, AR, passed from this life on August 23, 2026, at Salem, AR. He succumbed to ALS, the same disease that claimed the life of his father and brother.
He was born at Batesville, AR, on February 23, 1960, to Billy Joe Smith and Norma Lee (Geib) Smith. Shortly after graduation from Mills High School in...
Freddie Lee Ellis
Aug 21, 2026
Freddie Lee Ellis, age 68, of Heart, Arkansas, passed away on August 21, 2026.
Freddie was a cowboy at heart. From his younger days of bronc and bull riding to the many years he spent tending to his horses and cattle, the outdoors was where he felt most at home. His love for the land and the animals never faded. There...
Mary Kathleen Welch
Aug 21, 2026
Mary Kathleen Welch, 76, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on August 21, 2026, at Salem, Arkansas.
Mary was born on November 4, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John Wesley Welch Sr. and Beatrice Mae (Bussel) Welch. She spent more than 20 years working as a debt collector for Professional Credit Management, where she was known for her dedication and strong...
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