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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Roberta Louise Maguffee
Jul 18, 2025
Roberta Louise Maguffee, 78, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Salem.
She was born June 6, 1947, in West Plains, Missouri, to Fred and Erma (Todd) Ball. On September 4, 1965, Roberta was united in marriage to Henry Lawayne “Sonny” Maguffee in Salem, and together they raised three children.
Roberta dedicated many years of her...
Darryl Lee White
Jul 15, 2025
Darryl passed away peacefully on July 15th, at the Southfork River care home in Salem, Arkansas. He was 71.
Darryl was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 1, 1954 to Ralph White Jr. and Eileen Amanda White. He was raised in the Chicago area until 1967, when the family relocated to Orange, California. Darryl graduated from Orange High School and began...
Charlotte Kay Estes Fowler
Jul 15, 2025
Charlotte Kay Estes Fowler of Myron, Arkansas was born to Hayden Orvis Estes and Rexine Haskins Estes on March 4, 1943. Charlotte passed away on July 15, 2025, at the age of 82 years, 4 months, and 12 days.
A fifth generation Arkansan, Charlotte was raised in Ash Flat, Arkansas where she graduated as Valedictorian in 1961. On September 9, 1962,...
Danny Charles Sullins
Jul 9, 2025
Danny Charles Sullins, 72, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Calico Rock, Arkansas. Danny was born to Cleo Saul Sullins and Margaret Freda Lavinnia (Hitchcock) Sullins November 20, 1952, in Trumann, Arkansas.
Danny was united in marriage to Reba Faye Moore in Salem, Arkansas. Danny spent ten of his working years at Goodyear Tire...
Patricia "Patty" Lee Neal
Jul 3, 2025
On February 28, 1955, Patricia “Patty” Lee Neal was born at the Salem Clinic. On that day, our quiet little community changed for the better. Patty grew up in Salem, Arkansas with her parents, Charley and Irene Short. As the youngest of four children, she was constantly finding fun, and sometimes mischievous, adventures around town–including being crowned Little Miss Fulton...
James Earl Dockins
Jul 1, 2025
James Earl Dockins was born September 3, 1943, in Wenatchee, Washington, to William Clifton Dockins and Viola Joyce (Townsend) Dockins.
James died on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his home in Salem, AR with his family.
James was married to Paulette Rowden on April 25, 1964. James is survived by his wife, Paulette of Salem, AR. James and Paulette have two children,...
Tayler Michelle Jordan
Jun 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tayler Michelle Jordan, of Salem, Arkansas, who departed this life far too soon on June 29, 2025, at the age of 20.
Born on September 27, 2004, Tayler was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. She graduated from Salem High School in...
Bettie Lou Lowery
Jun 29, 2025
Bettie Lou Lowery, age 84 of Cherokee Village, AR went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on June 29, 2025, after a life of service and kindness. During her career, Bettie taught languages and the Bible in College. Later in life, she and her colleague traveled together sharing the Word of the Lord Jesus Christ, distributing food to...
Frances Kaye Rolufs
Jun 18, 2025
Frances Kaye Rolufs, 75, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Salem, Arkansas. Kaye was born to Bernard Adcock and Mary Frances (Read) Adcock on December 2, 1949, in Lockwood, Missouri.
Kaye spent her working years as a real estate agent, the conservation department, and doing construction. Kaye enjoyed doing crafts, being outdoors in nature,...
Katheryn Eleanor Osborne
Jun 16, 2025
Katheryn Eleanor Osborne, 75, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Mountain View, Arkansas. Katheryn was born to Albert and Eleanor (Huff) Johnson on June 20, 1949, in Brooklyn, New York.
Katheryn was united in marriage to Roger Leonard Osborne on March 17, 1970, in Pico Rivera, California. Katheryn spent her working years as...
Charles Everett Cochran
Jun 14, 2025
Charles Everett Cochran was born on April 24, 1937, at Byron, Arkansas, to the late William Boyce Cochran and Ruby Battles Cochran.
During his early years he attended school at the one room schoolhouse at Byron, as well as the "Red Barn" on the Byron Road southwest of Salem, taught by the late Marie Walling (husband Donald).
In 1954 he graduated from...
Darlene Dovie Jackson
Jun 11, 2025
Darlene Dovie (Hackney) Jackson, 89, of Franklin, Arkansas passed away from this life on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Darlene was born to Floyd Mitchell and Beulah Talitha (Phelps) Hackney on July 5, 1935, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Darlene was united in marriage to Joseph Ernest Sparkman on July 7, 1951, in Salem, Arkansas and later married Lloyd...
Timothy "Tim" Lee Miller
Jun 10, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Lee Miller, 54, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on June 10, 2025, at Batesville, Arkansas. Tim was born to Thomas Lee and Mazel Dean (Coggins) Miller on September 1, 1970, in Paragould, Arkansas.
Tim worked as a lineman for ULCS, Utility Lines Construction Services. Tim loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. Riggs had his Papa wrapped...
Cindy Carol (Sisco) Holloway
Jun 4, 2025
Cindy Carol (Sisco) Holloway of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed from this life on June 4, 2025, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Cindy was born on January 19, 1956, in Thayer, Missouri to Hopie Hull Sisco and Clara Ethel (Boyer) Sisco.
Cindy was united in marriage to Gerald Lee Holloway on November 4, 1973, to this union two children were born. Cindy spent...
Vica Irene (Mackey) Comstock
May 31, 2025
Vica Irene (Mackey) Comstock of Gepp, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Gepp, Arkansas. Vica was born on February 19, 1942, in Independence, Missouri to Bill Mackey and Mary Genevieve (Wait) Mackey.
Vica was united in marriage to Kermit Clyde Comstock on September 28, 1956, in Henderson, Arkansas. To this union three children were born. Vica...
Sharon Georgene (Lackey) Smith
May 31, 2025
Sharon Georgene (Lackey) Smith of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Sturkie, Arkansas. Sharon was born on August 11, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri to Billy Ray Lackey and Esta Lee (Staggs) Lackey.
Sharon was united in marriage to Zane Smith on May 3, 2011, in Salem, Arkansas. Sharon spent her working years as a...
Callahan Russell Wallace
May 26, 2025
Callahan Russell Wallace was born May 26,2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Blaine and Moriah Wallace. He departed this Earth on May 26, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by love.
Callahan will be remembered as a fighter. He fought hard to make it into this world to meet his mommy and daddy. He will live on in his parents' hearts...
David Lee Bates
May 24, 2025
David Lee Bates of Hardy, Arkansas passed from this life on May 24, 2025, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. David was born August 8, 1983, in Rockford, Illinois to Daniel Lee Bates and Angela Marie Nolan.
David worked in construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
David leaves to mourn his passing son, Jesse Bates of Salem, Arkansas;...
Everett Boyd Smith
May 20, 2025
Everett Boyd Smith, 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. Everett was born October 29, 1943, in Turlock, California to Luther Dempsey and Bethel Elizabeth (Tidwell) Smith.
Everett was united in marriage to Garmalita (Carmen) Silvas on December 15, 1962, in Dallas, Texas. Everett spent his working years as a contractor working...
Audrey Diane (Larmon) VanBuren
May 8, 2025
Audrey Diane (Larmon) Van Buren, 67, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. Audrey was born July 8, 1957, in Watertown, New York to Carl Edward Larmon and Grace Ann (Sampson) Larmon.
Audrey married Hobart Henry Van Buren, Jr. on August 31, 2007, in Salem, Arkansas. Audrey spent her working years as a...
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