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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
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...
Jason Wayne Helton
May 3, 2025
Jason Wayne Helton, 55, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. Jason was born March 5, 1970, in Syracuse, Kansas to James “Jim” Wayne Helton and Barbara Louise (Todd) Helton.
Jason worked in southwest Kansas for Syracuse Co-op and Sublette Co-op changing tires and selling tires. Jason served his country in the United...
Mary Louise (Ferguson) Russell
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Louise (Ferguson) Russell, 95, of Andover, Kansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Andover, Kansas. Mary was born February 8, 1930, in Cordell, Oklahoma to Leslie Ferguson and Fay (Ward) Ferguson.
Mary was united in marriage to Kermit Gerald Russell on March 7, 1952, in Melbourne, Arkansas and to this union two children were born. Mary...
John Albert Hartrick
Apr 30, 2025
John Albert Hartrick, 85, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. John was born March 6, 1940, in Highfill, Arkansas to Dana D. Hartrick and Rosalia May (Hathaway) Hartrick.
John was united in marriage to Suzanne Bell on August 15, 1981, in Hood River, Oregon. John worked for many years as a Telephone...
Shanette Laree (Loddy) Roper
Apr 25, 2025
Shanette Laree (Loddy) Roper, 33, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Shanette was born September 5, 1991, in Roosevelt, Utah.
Shanette worked as a CNA and loved her children and being with her family. She enjoyed many things but some of her favorites were worshiping Jesus, fishing, and coloring. She...
Bernice Helen (Williams) Barnett
Apr 25, 2025
Bernice Helen (Williams) Barnett, 95, of West Plains, Missouri, passed from this life on Friday, April 25, 2025, at West Plains, Missouri. Bernice was born October 5, 1929, in Moko, Arkansas, to Thurman Lewis and Anna Iona (Emery) Williams.
She was born into a large family known for their musical talent, quick wit, and loving although ornery nature. She told countless...
Stephen Edward Maguffee
Apr 25, 2025
Stephen Edward Maguffee, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on January 3, 1955, Steve lived a life filled with stories, sharp wit, and a deep—sometimes complicated—love for those around him.
He is survived by his children: Craig Maguffee-Smith (Rebekah), Meghan Thorne (Craig), Dustin Maguffee (Ciera), and Tyler Maguffee (Daisy); his beloved grandchildren:...
Ollie Lucille (Beck) Trivitt
Apr 19, 2025
Ollie Lucille (Beck) Trivitt, 94, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Ollie was born January 27, 1931, to Millard and Lora (Cooper) Beck.
Ollie was united in marriage to J.W. Trivitt on November 25, 1948, in Hardy, Arkansas, and to this union four children were born. Ollie was a homemaker...
Jesse Dean Pierce
Apr 14, 2025
Jesse Dean Pierce, 69, of Salem, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Jesse was born February 26, 1956, in Thayer, Missouri, to Madison Ethel and Mary Jane (Cerutti) Pierce.
Jesse was united in marriage to Fonda Denise Smith on March 6, 1988, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Jesse spent many...
Shelly Ann Ary
Apr 8, 2025
Shelly Ann (Lovorn) Ary, 51, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Shelly was born March 11, 1974, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Emmett and Rebecca (Crowe) Lovorn.
Shelly spent her working years as a school teacher at Mountain Grove, Missouri and Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and also as a conductor for...
JB Etheridge
Apr 6, 2025
JB Etheridge, 83, of Viola, Arkansas was born on August 13, 1941, to the late Frank and Ora K. Etheridge in McNeil, Arkansas. He departed this life on April 6, 2025.
JB was united in marriage to Arlene Jamison on June 3, 1961, in Grapevine, Texas. In their union, three children were born, Teresa, John and Frank. JB was a proud...
Wanda Lee McConnaughhay
Apr 5, 2025
Wanda Lee McConnaughhay, 69, of Oxford, AR died in her home on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Known by many as Wanda-Mom for her caring, motherly nature to anyone in need, she was also known for her humor and generosity. She gave willingly to those she didn’t know, along with any friend or family member in need. She loved playing all sorts...
Donald Gene Ward
Mar 30, 2025
Donald Gene Ward, 83, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Salem, Arkansas. Donald was born January 12, 1942, in Wiseman, Arkansas to T.C. and Vera Lorea (Caruthers) Ward.
Donald was united in marriage to Joyce Faye Henry on October 4,1963 in Viola, Arkansas and to this union two sons were born. Donald worked several...
Wanda Lou (Stroud) Goodson
Mar 28, 2025
Wanda Lou (Stroud) Goodson, 67, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed from this life on March 28, 2025, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Wanda was born December 28, 1957, to Garland Odell and Lavern (Moss) Stroud in Salem, Arkansas.
Wanda was united in marriage to Jesse Ted Goodson on April 27, 1979, in Gum Springs, Arkansas and to this union two children were...
Neal McCandlis
Mar 26, 2025
Neal McCandlis, 81, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Neal was born October 29, 1943, to Floyd and Edna (Marchant) McCandlis in Viola, Arkansas.
Neal was born and raised in Viola, Arkansas. After graduating high school, he went to Kansas City to work in construction. It was during this time that...
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