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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Ronald Claude Ray

Ronald Claude Ray

Jun 6, 2021

Ronald Claude Ray, 78, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ronald was born August 13, 1942, to Houston Sylvesta Ray and Gladys Maloa (Gillium) Ray at Sweetwater, Texas.

Ronald married Patsy Charlene Booth on February 22, 1962, in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two children were born.  Ronald later...

Louie Oscar Lakey, Jr.

Louie Oscar Lakey, Jr.

Jun 3, 2021

Louie Oscar Lakey, Jr, son of Louie Oscar Lakey Sr and Irene McGee Lakey was born on March 23, 1944 in England, Arkansas. On June 3, 2021 he departed this earth in Alexander, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Billy Lakey and Bobby Lakey. Sister, Ida Lou Lakey and wife Margaret "Sue" Moody Lakey of 34...

Spencer Paul Matty

Spencer Paul Matty

May 31, 2021

 

 

Spencer Paul Matty, 27, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, May 31, 2021.  Spencer was born December 10, 1993 to Michael Paul Matty and Heather Eve Brandell at Salem, Arkansas.Spencer worked as a rancher, carpenter and could fix just about anything.  He cherished his time spent with his family, fishing at the river, riding four...

Patricia Ellen Dvorak

Patricia Ellen Dvorak

May 30, 2021

Patricia Ellen Dvorak,65, of Oxford, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her home in Oxford, Arkansas. Patricia was born March 9, 1956 to William Hedrick and Dorothy (Glaspie) Hedrick at Ashland, Oregon. Patricia spent her working years as a truck driver and was of Christian faith. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother,...

Joseph Benjamin LaValley

Joseph Benjamin LaValley

May 23, 2021

Joseph Benjamnin LaValley

On Sunday, May 23rd 2021, Joseph Benjamin LaValley, loving father & grandfather passed away at the age of 81. Joseph was born on January 23, 1940 in Bisbee, Az.

He was so many things to so many people, it's hard to put into words all the different ways he touched each of our lives. He was a...

Clinton Franklin Bennett

Clinton Franklin Bennett

May 21, 2021

Clinton Franklin Bennett, 82, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Clinton was born July 21, 1938 at Couch, Missouri to Hubert Franklin Bennett and Opal Melissa (Alford) Bennett.

Clinton spent many years in Kansas where he worked as a yard foreman at Round & Porter Lumber and owned many...

Essie "Beth" Elizabeth Lawing

Essie "Beth" Elizabeth Lawing

May 21, 2021

Essie “Beth” Elizabeth (Shrable) Lawing, 90, of Gepp, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Beth was born July 7, 1930 in Gepp, Arkansas to Alfred Marion Shrable and Mary Lavada (Roper) Shrable.

Beth was united in marriage to Samuel Elbert Lawing on July 9, 1947 in Salem, Arkansas. Beth spent her working...

Hilda Dean Allmon

Hilda Dean Allmon

May 13, 2021

Hilda Dean (McMullin) Allmon, 97, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on May 13, 2021 at Salem, Arkansas. Hilda was born April 16, 1924 in Hickman, Kentucky to Gaither McMullin and Ada McMullin.

Hilda was united in marriage to Ralph Warren Allmon on April 5, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. Hilda was a remarkable woman with the gift of...

Lydia Joannah Herring

Lydia Joannah Herring

May 11, 2021

Lydia Joannah Herring was the daughter of Michael Wesley Herring and Jessequine Mykael Morgan. She is survived by her parents; sister, Mykaela Herring of Salem, Arkansas; grandparents, Marcus Herring of Cord, Arkansas, Melissa Herring of Glencoe, Arkansas and Christina Oaks of Mountain Home, Arkansas; aunts, uncles, and many other relatives.

Memorial visitation services will be 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Tuesday, May...

Michael Dwayne Strauser

Michael Dwayne Strauser

May 9, 2021

Michael Dwayne Strauser, 62, of Brockwell, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Brockwell, Arkansas. Michael was born March 30, 1959 in Dallas, Texas to Kenneth Lester Strauser and Anna Lea (Abney) Strauser.

Michael spent his working years as a farmer and was a member of the Horseshoe Bend Boating and Fishing Club. Michael loved hunting,...

Jarrett Wally Goodson

Jarrett Wally Goodson

May 4, 2021

Jarrett Wally Goodson, 67, of Moody, Missouri passed from this life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Moody, Missouri. Jarrett was born November 6, 1953 in Hayti, Missouri to Jewell Wiley Goodson and Margie Dene (Rolen) Goodson.

Jarrett was united in marriage to Helen Jane Lewis on June 12, 2000 in West Plains, Missouri. Jarrett spent his working years as...

Dorthy Mae (Standley) Hutchison

Dorthy Mae (Standley) Hutchison

May 4, 2021

Dorthy Mae (Standley) Hutchison, 86, of Thayer, Missouri passed from this life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Dorthy was born March 28, 1935 to Joseph Hooker Standley, Jr. and Mabel Edith (Winn) Standley at Koshkonong, Missouri.

Dorthy was united in marriage to Roy Lavern Hutchison on May 6, 1956 in Hernando, Mississippi. Dorthy was a homemaker...

Rebecca Ann (Roper) McClelland

Rebecca Ann (Roper) McClelland

Apr 30, 2021

Rebecca Ann (Roper) McClelland, 45, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Rebecca was born December 13, 1975 to Terry Paul Roper and Naomi Anita (Cowgill) Roper Mitchell at Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Rebecca spent her working years as a homemaker and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church in Viola,...

Charlie King LaFevers, II

Charlie King LaFevers, II

Apr 30, 2021

Charlie King LaFevers, II, son of Charlie King LaFevers and Della Ann (Babcock) LaFevers, was born September 15, 1982 in Salem, Arkansas. On Friday, April 30, 2021, he departed this life in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.

Charlie was a 2000 graduate of Salem High School. Charlie worked for the Arkansas State Highway Department for seventeen years on the Heavy Bridge Crew,...

Stanley Maurice Hurst

Stanley Maurice Hurst

Apr 26, 2021

Stanley Maurice Hurst, 67, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, April 26, 2021, at Springfield, Missouri.  Stanley was born December 30, 1953 to Clarence Monell Hurst and Arla Mae (Harmon) Hurst at Eta Jima, Japan.

Stanley spent his working years as a carpenter and served his country in the United States Navy.  Stanley graduated from Salem High...

Davidlee Alan Kane Stansbury

Davidlee Alan Kane Stansbury

Apr 26, 2021

Davidlee Alan Kane Stansbury, 19, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life and went to be with his Lord and Savior. Davidlee was born on April 7, 2002 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Davidlee graduated with the Class of 2020 from Salem High School where he participated in the Drama Club as well as other activities. Some may have known him as...

Richard John Chmielewski

Richard John Chmielewski

Apr 25, 2021

Richard “Dick” John Chmielewski passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Salem, Arkansas. Richard was born to Alex Chmielewski and Martha (Guttman) Chmielewski on September 2, 1940. 

Dick was born and raised in Wisconsin and retired to Arkansas. Dick spent his working years as an auto mechanic and mold finisher. He was the former husband of Elaine...

Brenda Diane O'Neal

Brenda Diane O'Neal

Apr 22, 2021

Brenda Diane O’Neal, 66, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Salem, Arkansas.  Brenda was born December 10, 1954 to John Allen and Emma (Brewer) Allen in Mobile, Alabama.

Brenda was united in marriage to Anthony O’Neal on November 30, 1984 in Newark, Arkansas. Brenda spent her working years as a homemaker and was...

Randy Lee Isom, Sr.

Randy Lee Isom, Sr.

Apr 19, 2021

Randy Lee Isom, Sr., 61, of Flippin, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Flippin, Arkansas. Randy was born February 10, 1960 in South Haven, Michigan to Roy Herschel Isom and Carol Helen (Niles) Isom.

Randy was united in marriage to Tami Rena Smith on November 1, 1980 in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two...

David Lee Highfill

David Lee Highfill

Apr 17, 2021

David Lee Highfill, 59, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Salem, Arkansas.  David was born September 20, 1961 to David O’Dean Highfill and Beulah Faye (White) Highfill in Springfield, Missouri.

David spent his working years as a truck driver. He was a loving son, brother, husband, stepfather, and friend.

David leaves to mourn...