Obituaries

Barker Funeral Home Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Billy Joe Wyatt

Billy Joe Wyatt

Sep 14, 2023

Billy Joe Wyatt, 87, of Pineville, Arkansas passed peacefully at home with his family by his side Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Pineville, Arkansas. Joe was born July 10, 1936, to Thomas Oscar Wyatt and Francis Mae (Skidmore) Wyatt in Wild Cherry, Arkansas.    Joe was united in marriage to Millie Gay Neal on June 26, 1957, in Calico Rock, Arkansas....

Valerie Anne (Buyer) West

Valerie Anne (Buyer) West

Sep 13, 2023

Valerie Anne (Buyer) West, 63, of Agnos, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Valerie was born August 27, 1960, to James Gibson Buyer and Barbara Louise (Loeffler) Buyer in Cedar Lake, Indiana.    Valerie was united in marriage to Lanny Joe West on January 21, 1984, in LaPorte, Indiana. Valerie was an Instructor in the Nursing...

Rebecca Madge (Booth) Helming

Rebecca Madge (Booth) Helming

Sep 12, 2023

Rebecca Madge (Booth) Helming, 73, of Moko, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Moko, Arkansas. Rebecca was born August 27, 1950, to George Emmitt Booth and Molly Glacine (Secrease) Booth in Salem, Arkansas.    Rebecca was united in marriage to David Gene Helming on October 14, 1967, in Moko, Arkansas. Rebecca worked as a nurse's aide for many years....

Johnny Wayne Smith

Johnny Wayne Smith

Sep 9, 2023

Johnny Wayne Smith, 74, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Johnny was born October 22, 1948, to Harvey Austin Smith and Zola Inez (Satterfield) Smith in Monette, Arkansas.   Johnny was united in marriage to Darlene Zimmer on June 3, 1977, in Elizabeth, Arkansas. Johnny worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Arkansas...

Myrtle Lorene Martin

Myrtle Lorene Martin

Sep 5, 2023

Myrtle Lorene Martin, 67, of Salem, Arkansas passed away September 5, 2023, at her home in Salem, Arkansas.  Myrtle was born September 15, 1955, to Lloyd Elmer Smith and Ruby Helen (Carter) Smith in Texas City, Texas.    Myrtle worked as a seamstress for Tri County Shirt Company for many years.  Myrtle loved her family and her dogs (Noodles and Gizmo).  ...

Tristan Jedidiah Huber

Tristan Jedidiah Huber

Aug 30, 2023

Tristan Jedidiah Huber, 27, of Viola, Arkansas passed away August 30, 2023, at Viola, Arkansas.  Tristan was born December 23, 1995, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.    Tristan worked as an automobile and diesel mechanic.  Tristan loved working on cars with his girls, hot rods, music, fishing, Jeeping, and his dogs (Smokey and Whitey). Tristan was learning to play the guitar and...

Susan "Susie" Jo (Skrapates) Hutson

Susan "Susie" Jo (Skrapates) Hutson

Aug 27, 2023

Susan “Susie” Jo (Skrapates) Hutson, 54, of Wiseman, Arkansas passed away August 27, 2023, at her home in Wiseman, Arkansas. Susie was born July 15, 1969, to Scoval Floyd and Judith Ruth Skrapates in Salem, Arkansas.   Susie was united in marriage to Gary Wayne Hutson on June 7, 2014, in Wiseman, Arkansas. Susie spent over 20 years working as a...

Chloe Cele McGee

Chloe Cele McGee

Aug 22, 2023

Chloe Cele (Cotter) McGee, 82, of Gepp, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas. Chloe was born to Gilbert Marvin Cotter and Nancy Bessie (Foster) Cotter on April 29, 1941, in Gepp, Arkansas.   Chloe was united in marriage to James Chapman McGee on August 26, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri. Chloe spent her working...

Mary Luceile (Evans) Williams

Mary Luceile (Evans) Williams

Aug 20, 2023

Mary Luceile (Evans) Williams, 98, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Franklin, Arkansas. Luceile was born to Herbert and Maggie (Duvall) Evans on May 30, 1925, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.   Luceile was united in marriage to Ted Williams in 1975 at Sonoma, California. Luceile spent her working years as a nurse's aide in...

Albert "Bud" Ray Ellison

Albert "Bud" Ray Ellison

Aug 16, 2023

Albert “Bud” Ray Ellison, 100, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in Thayer, Missouri. Bud was born to Clarence and Florence (Phillips) Ellison on October 8, 1922, in Koshkonong, Missouri.   Bud was united in marriage to Evelyn Edna Shelton on July 28, 1948, in Fryatt, Arkansas and to this union three children were...

Lee Allen Tyree

Lee Allen Tyree

Aug 15, 2023

Lee Allen Tyree, 74, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas. Lee was born to Fred Allen and Madeline (Mills) Tyree on December 12, 1948, in Gray, Kentucky.   Lee was united in marriage to Judy Lynn Stonebreaker on June 3, 1972, in Ypsilanti, Michigan and to this union two children were born....

Mary Katheryn (Loy) Hamann

Mary Katheryn (Loy) Hamann

Aug 13, 2023

Mary Katheryn (Loy) Hamann, 79, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mary was born to Warren Leroy Loy and Lucille Katie (Lewis) Loy on September 2, 1943, in Los Angeles, California.   Mary married Donald Richard Hamann on October 21, 1961, in Revillo, South Dakota.  Mary worked in accounting for Cenex and...

Donny Ray Sorenson

Donny Ray Sorenson

Aug 12, 2023

Donny Ray Sorenson, 49, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Glencoe, Arkansas. Danny was born to Donald Lee Ewert and Audrey Susanne Sorenson on January 10, 1974, in Jay, Oklahoma.    No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Arkansas.  

Jocasta Michelle Comstock

Jocasta Michelle Comstock

Aug 11, 2023

Jocasta Michelle Comstock, 52, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home in Viola, Arkansas. Michelle was born to Sandra Kay (Work) Crabtree on November 27, 1970, in Fayetteville, Tennessee.   Michelle worked in housekeeping for several years and was of Protestant faith. Michelle enjoyed being with her family and floating the river. She was a...

Linda Mae Dean

Linda Mae Dean

Aug 10, 2023

Linda Mae Dean, 68, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at her home in Viola, Arkansas. Linda was born to Hulen Dennis Johnson and Dessie Lee (Roberson) Johnson on December 30, 1954, in Pocahontas, Arkansas.   Linda worked as a caregiver for White River Agency on Aging.  Linda enjoyed her family, being outdoors, working in the yard...

Gregg Steven Langle

Gregg Steven Langle

Aug 3, 2023

Gregg Steven Langle, 55, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at his home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Gregg was born to James Edward Langle and Janis (Jackson) Langle on July 20, 1968, in Salem, Arkansas.   Gregg was united in marriage to Dana Michelle Bagwell on June 10, 2002, in Black Rock, Arkansas. Gregg spent his...

Bobby Lawrence Cunningham

Bobby Lawrence Cunningham

Jul 26, 2023

Bobby Lawrence Cunningham, 66, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his home in Oxford, Arkansas. Bobby was born to Bobby J. Cunningham and Shirley (Wood) Cunningham on November 4, 1956, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.   Bobby was united in marriage to Evonda James on June 29, 1979, in Viola, Arkansas. Bobby spent his...

William "Bill" Joseph Strauss

William "Bill" Joseph Strauss

Jul 21, 2023

William “Bill” Joseph Strauss, 103, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home in Salem, Arkansas. Bill was born to William E. Strauss and Lillian (Werner) Strauss on October 27, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois.   Bill was one of the oldest WW II Battle of the Bulge veterans living in Arkansas. Bill was...

David Wayne Humphries

David Wayne Humphries

Jul 21, 2023

David Wayne Humphries, 65, of Sturkie, Arkansas, passed away from this life at Sturkie, Arkansas on Friday, July 21, 2023. David was born to parents George Rex and Betty Jo (Cunningham) Humphries on May 11, 1958, in Salem, Arkansas.   David was united in marriage to Anna Jane Hutson on April 30, 1977, in Salem, Arkansas. David retired from North Arkansas...

Stetson Levi Drouin

Stetson Levi Drouin

Jul 15, 2023

Stetson Levi Drouin passed away from this life at the age of 6 years old on July 15, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Stetson was born to parents Mason Trevor Drouin and Destiny Lashea (Gann) Drouin on July 27, 2016, in Batesville, Arkansas.  

Stetson was known to his family, friends, and teachers as a funny, energetic, and loving boy....