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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Belinda Sue Lea

Belinda Sue Lea

Jun 20, 2023

Belinda Sue Lea, 72, of Salem, Arkansas passed away from this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Salem, Arkansas. Belinda was born June 23, 1950, in Augusta, Georgia to Jack Louis Beazley and Verna Jean (Grant) Beazley.   

Belinda was married to Dennis Lea on December 29, 1989, in Orlando, Florida.  Belinda worked as a rural route mail carrier...

Thomas Lee Ashley

Thomas Lee Ashley

Jun 16, 2023

Thomas Lee Ashley, 57, of Salem, Arkansas passed away from this life on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Salem, Arkansas. Thomas was born April 3, 1966, in Caracas, Venezuela to Russell Lee Ashley and Virginia Lou (Hodges) Ashley.   

Thomas worked for Coast Seafood in Washington and with Laramce Trucking. Thomas loved his family, fishing, kayaking, being on the river,...

David Alan Southerland

David Alan Southerland

Jun 1, 2023

David Alan Southerland, 58, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away from this life on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Viola, Arkansas. David was born June 22, 1964, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Vonnie Lee Southerland and Betty Jane (Watkins) Southerland.   

David worked as a carpenter doing construction. David loved his family, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and driving his car.  ...

Brandon Lee Chrisco

Brandon Lee Chrisco

May 31, 2023

Brandon Lee Chrisco, 27, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away from this life on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Brandon was born March 27, 1996, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Brad Odom and Tabatha Henry.   

Brandon worked as a heavy equipment operator doing construction and served his country in the United States Navy. Brandon loved his family,...

Edwardine "Eddie" Jean Hersma

Edwardine "Eddie" Jean Hersma

May 28, 2023

Edwardine “Eddie” Jean Hersma, 83, of Viola, Arkansas passed away from this life on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Eddie was born August 6, 1939, in East Chicago, Indiana to Joseph Piecuch and Mary (Wolanin) Piecuch.   

Eddie married John Hersma on October 16, 1964, in Hammond, Indiana.  Eddie worked as a florist for many years.  Eddie...

Stanley Hall

Stanley Hall

May 25, 2023

Stanley Hall, 73, of Heart, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Care Manor in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Stanley was born April 11, 1950, in Heart, Arkansas, the middle of three children, to Carl and Violet Verniece (Stroud) Hall. Stanley was raised on Lick Creek and stumped his toes on every rock between Lick Creek and Flat Branch....

William Ordene Barker

William Ordene Barker

May 24, 2023

William Ordene Barker, 92, of Viola, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Viola, Arkansas.  Ordene was born February 16, 1931, in Viola, Arkansas to William Clough Barker and Myrtle Elizabeth (Stephens) Barker. Ordene married Lena Faye Hodges on March 8, 1950, at Elizabeth, Arkansas and to this union three children were born.  Ordene worked at General Mills...

Wayne Killian

Wayne Killian

May 22, 2023

Howard Wayne Killian, 85, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Wayne was born January 16, 1938, in Soper, Oklahoma to R.B. Killian and Letha (McMinn) Killian.    Wayne married Mary Bufford in 1956 at Bakersfield, California and to this union two daughters were born.  Wayne worked as a transmission mechanic for different...

Loyd "Pete" Harber

Loyd "Pete" Harber

May 22, 2023

Loyd Port “Pete” Harber, 94, of Viola, Arkansas passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Viola, Arkansas. Pete was born November 27, 1928, in Vidette, Arkansas to Porter Harber and Stella (Brown) Harber.   

Pete married Lois Faye Wray and to this union two children were born. Pete worked as a foundry worker, dairy farmer, and a bulldozer operator....

Frankie Elizabeth Raines

Frankie Elizabeth Raines

May 17, 2023

Frankie Elizabeth Raines, 91, of Camp, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Frankie was born August 9, 1931, in West Plains, Missouri to Horace Franklin Hilburn and Eunice Iris (Young) Hilburn. 

Frankie married Robert Hall Raines on January 20, 1964, in Miami, Oklahoma. Frankie worked as an aide, LPN, and then RN for...

Nova Marie Smith

Nova Marie Smith

May 9, 2023

Nova Marie Smith, 95, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.  Marie was born February 28, 1928, in Byron, Arkansas to Ransom Harrison Moore and Carrie Bernice (Birdsong) Moore. 

Marie married Dale Smith on June 26, 1945, in Sturkie, Arkansas.  Marie was a homemaker and was a member of the First...

Constance "Connie" E. Tucker

Constance "Connie" E. Tucker

May 8, 2023

Constance “Connie” E. Tucker, 63, of Gassville, Arkansas passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Gassville, Arkansas.  Connie was born January 7, 1960, in Aurora, Illinois to Troy Jessie Tucker and Barbara (Thouvanin) Tucker.

Connie was of the Christian faith and was a loving daughter and friend.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

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Inez Estes Hupaylo

Inez Estes Hupaylo

May 8, 2023

Inez Estes Hupaylo, 95, of Glencoe, Arkansas passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Glencoe, Arkansas.  Inez was born September 28, 1927, in Agnos, Arkansas to Hugh Kinnel “H.K.” Estes and Sarah Elizabeth “Bessie” (Gilbreath) Estes.  

Inez married Eldon Earl Horton and to this marriage two children were born and later married Walter Hupaylo and to this marriage...

Robert "Bob" W. Oliver

Robert "Bob" W. Oliver

May 6, 2023

Robert (Bob) W. Oliver, 78, of Salem, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bob served his country for 23 years in the United States Navy.  Bob was an avid duck and goose hunter, loved riding his Harley, and spending time with his grandchildren.  Bob leaves behind his wife, Mary Beth,...

Carolyn Sue Davidson

Carolyn Sue Davidson

May 2, 2023

Carolyn Sue "Suedo" Davidson, 76, of Morriston, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Morriston, Arkansas. Sue was born May 17, 1946, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas to Orbra McCollum and Dessie (Pitchford) McCollum.

Sue was united in marriage to Edward M. Davidson on October 10, 1964, in Salem, Arkansas.  Sue spent her working years as head of housekeeping...

Linda Juanita Ball

Linda Juanita Ball

Apr 28, 2023

Linda Juanita Ball, 70, of Wideman, Arkansas passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Wideman, Arkansas. Linda was born June 2, 1952, in Vero Beach, Florida to Homer Alfred Grice and Violet Eveleen (Yates) Grice.

Linda was united in marriage to Darrell Wayne Ball on October 1, 1971, in Oxford, Arkansas. Linda spent her working years as a lumber...

James Mark Cochran

James Mark Cochran

Apr 26, 2023

James Mark Cochran, 61, of Glencoe, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. James was born April 30, 1961, in Independence, Missouri to Westel Dawson Cochran and Lillian Joan (King) Cochran.

James was united in marriage to Robin Reachell Woodham on September 16, 2015, in Little Rock, Arkansas. James received his bachelor’s degree in accounting...

Audrey Denise Wiseman

Audrey Denise Wiseman

Apr 4, 2023

Audrey Denise Wiseman, 58, of Salem, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas. Audrey was born January 31, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri to Paul Dean Wiseman and Wanda Lee (Kirk) Wiseman.

Audrey worked in sanitation at Pilgrim’s Pride.  Audrey loved spending time with her family, her dog (Buddy), the outdoors, and looking for and collecting...

Gerald Dean Koelling

Gerald Dean Koelling

Mar 31, 2023

Gerald Dean Koelling, 64, of Byhalia, Mississippi passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, in Southaven, Mississippi. Gerald was born April 12, 1958, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Preston Eugene Koelling and Maudie Agnes (Walker) Koelling.

Gerald was united in marriage to Bonnie Lane Edwards on June 26, 1976, in Fulton County, Arkansas.  Gerald spent his working years as a...

Vance Null, Sr.

Vance Null, Sr.

Mar 30, 2023

Vance Null, SR, 87, of Viola, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, after a car accident in Salem, Arkansas. Vance was born September 5, 1935, in Walnut, Mississippi to Samuel and Mae (Spencer) Null.

Vance was the youngest of eleven children.  Vance married the love of his life, Angelee (Wilson) Null in 1958.  They were married for forty...