Barker Funeral Home Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Joyce Crow
Jul 6, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce Crow of Salem, Arkansas, announce her sudden passing on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 85 years, 9 months, 21 days. She was born in San Francisco, California, on September 14, 1936, to Glenn and Ruth Ramsdell. Joyce spent her childhood and teen years in San Francisco where...
Gary Phyllis Polston
Jun 27, 2022
Gary Phyllis Polston, 79, of Agnos, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, June 27, 2022, in Agnos, Arkansas. Gary was born February 27, 1943, to Phyllis Polston and Minnie Lee (Davis) Polston in Batesville, Arkansas.
Gary was united in marriage to Doris Ruth Clark on July 28, 1966, in Williford, Arkansas. Gary worked as a clerk for the...
Jennifer Elaine Stroud
Jun 27, 2022
Jennifer Elaine Stroud was born on October 15,1970 to Bill and Gwen Stroud in Salem, Arkansas. She was an only child and the apple of her parent’s eye, a true daddy’s girl. She had a happy childhood.
Jennifer graduated from Salem High School in 1989 and Lyon College in 1993. While attending Lyon College, Jennifer was editor-in-chief of the student...
Ray Smith
Jun 24, 2022
Edra Ray Smith, 77, of Salem, Arkansas, peacefully departed this life on June 24, 2022, in Salem, Arkansas in the comfort of his home. Ray was born to the late Luther D. Smith and Bethel Elizabeth (Tidwell) Smith on May 25, 1945, in Turlock, California.
Ray was united into marriage to Deborah Dene (Goodson) Smith on November 17, 1980,...
Trent Zeigler
Jun 17, 2022
Robert Trent Zeigler, 45, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Trent was born March 1, 1977, in Salem, Arkansas, to Kelly Ray Zeigler and Arleen Yvonne (Montgomery) Zeigler.
Trent spent his working years as a truck driver. Trent loved football, coon hunting, fox hunting, fishing, and rodeos (roping and steer wrestling). ...
Virginia Naomi Foster Smith Billings
Jun 16, 2022
Virginia Naomi Foster Smith Billings, 96, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Gainesville, Missouri. Virginia was born February 24, 1926, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, to the late Raymond “Ray” Lee Foster and Alice Louisa “Lou” Harbour Foster.
Virginia married Rayvon Quenton Smith in 1942 and traveled with him to Miami Beach, Florida, where...
Robert Lee Rich
Jun 15, 2022
Robert Lee Rich, 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at West Plains, Missouri. Robert was born September 18, 1940, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to the late George Rich and Ellen (Ivey) Rich.
Robert married Evelyn Sue Booth on December 30, 1960, and to this union three children were born. Robert spent his working...
Christal Darlene Eppes
Jun 15, 2022
Christal Darlene Eppes, 67, of Elizabeth, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Elizabeth, Arkansas. Christal was born February 4, 1955, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to the late Clarence Hardin Eppes, Jr and Pearlene Frances Lue (Kay) Eppes.
Christal spent her working years as a clock maker (grandfather clocks) for Herman Miller. Christal loved her family...
Reba Nell (Cotter) Huett
Jun 14, 2022
Reba Nell (Cotter) Huett, 80, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Viola, Arkansas. Reba was born December 21, 1941, in Vidette, Arkansas, to the late Rufus Ben Cotter and Anna Victoria (Wilson) Cotter.
Reba married Earl GC Huett on November 4, 1960, at Viola, Arkansas and to this union two children were born. ...
Kenneth Eugene Hamling
Jun 12, 2022
Kenneth Eugene Hamling, 65, of Salem, Arkansas passed away, Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born September 9, 1956, to the late Louis J. Hamling and Monica E. (Luyet) Hamling in Conway, Arkansas.
Kenneth spent his working years as a cabinet maker and attended the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church in Salem, Arkansas. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
James Lewis Vaughn
May 29, 2022
James Lewis Vaughn, 82, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. James was born May 6, 1940, in Koshkonong, Missouri, to the late Fred Lewis Vaughn and Fern (Willbanks) Vaughn.
James spent his working years running an auto salvage yard. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, playing pool and poker, old car shows,...
Thomas "Tommy" Daniel Bassham
May 27, 2022
Thomas “Tommy” Daniel Bassham, 19, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Tommy was born September 20, 2002, in Newport, Arkansas.
Tommy graduated from Salem High School in 2021 and was involved in various activities with his greatest love being football. Tommy served as a Fulton County Fair Ambassador, loved singing, and...
Martha Jane (Williams) Collins
May 23, 2022
Martha Jane (Williams) Collins was born July 5, 1960, in Greenwood, South Carolina, went to be with our Lord and Savior May 23, 2022, at her home.
Martha is preceded in death by her parents, Virginia Bebe (Twist) Williams and Robert E. Williams.
Martha is survived by one son, Jeremy Wayne Collins of Batesville, Arkansas, who was her pride and...
Haisley Rayne Little
May 20, 2022
Haisley Rayne Little was born February 5th, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri to Vance and Kaicey. She departed this Earth on May 20, 2022, at Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Haisley loved to blow bubbles, that was one of her favorite things to do. She also loved to hold her mommy and daddy’s hands. Haisley loved to be talked to...
Joan Gail Bowman
May 12, 2022
Joan Gail (Cruse) Bowman, 85, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed form this life on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Joan was born December 28, 1936, to Harold J. Cruse and Mildred A. (Avera) Cruse in Wilson, Arkansas.
Joan was united in marriage to Barry Wayne Bowman on August 19, 1973, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Joan worked in...
Barbara C. Wallace
Apr 30, 2022
Barbara C. Wallace, 80, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed from this life Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Barbara was born November 27, 1941, in Tennessee to Herman Glenn Taylor and Ruie Lavada (Koger) Taylor.
Barbara was united in marriage to Richard Wallace on April 21, 1977, in Conroe, Texas. Barbara spent her working years as a restaurant...
Wayne Earl Hice
Apr 26, 2022
Wayne Earl Hice, 50, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Wayne was born May 18, 1971, in Osceola, Arkansas to Marion Lester Hice and Carlene Lou (Bunch) Hice.
Wayne was united in marriage to Betty Jo Sanders on March 16, 2001, in Hensley, Arkansas. Wayne worked as a mechanic. He was a...
Betsy Florence Benton
Apr 22, 2022
Betsy Florence (Ross) Benton, 101, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life Friday, April 22, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Betsy was born February 11, 1921, to Peter Hansen Ross and Violet Mary (Wallace) Ross.
Betsy spent her working years as an Assistant Buyer in retail sales and raising her family. Betsy was active in DAR, Colonial Dames, Daughters of the...
Sondra Fay Seitz
Apr 21, 2022
Sondra Fay (Bidar) Seitz,83, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Sondra was born September 17, 1938, in Adams Friendship, Wisconsin to John “Bid” Bidar and Genevieve (Ottosen) Bidar.
Sondra was united in marriage to John Ambrose Seitz on February 26, 2004, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Sondra spent her working years as a...
Dixie Myrl Harris
Apr 20, 2022
Dixie Myrl (Shaw) Harris, 83, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Morrilton, Arkansas. Dixie was born August 18, 1938, to Delbert Booth Shaw and Veron Mae (Payne) Shaw in Luxora, Arkansas.
Dixie spent most of her working years as a clerk for Aid True Value Hardware Store in Salem. Dixie opened and ran...
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