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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Virginia Gay VanVleck
Oct 25, 2021
Virginia Gay VanVleck, 93, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, October 25, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Virginia was born October 7, 1928, to Dratie Alexander Miller and Mary Mae (Bush) Miller in Holly Grove, Arkansas.
Gay was united in marriage to Charles VanVleck on October 21,1964 in Muskegon, Michigan. Gay was a faithful member of...
JL Smith
Oct 22, 2021
JL Smith, 94, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. JL was born April 18, 1927, to George Bathus Smith and Rosa (Sublett) Smith in Hickory Grove, Oklahoma.
JL was united in marriage to Wilma R. Williams on April 13, 1948, in Southfork, Missouri. JL worked as a farmer for many years...
Donald Richard Hamann
Oct 21, 2021
Donald Richard Hamann, 78, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Elizabeth, Arkansas. Donald was born October 21, 1943, to Frank Arthur Hamann and Lorena (Longhenry) Hamann in Graceville, Minnesota.
Donald married Mary Katheryn Loy on October 21, 1961, in Revillo, South Dakota. Donald worked as a diesel mechanic for many years, loved life...
Pearl Bernice Pitchford
Oct 18, 2021
Pearl Bernice Pitchford, 92, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, October 18, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Bernice was born August 16, 1929, to Robert McDaniel and Bertha Potter in Flint, Oklahoma.
Bernice married Wesley Herman Pitchford on January 30, 1947, in Wiseman, Arkansas. Bernice worked as a cook in food service for many years, picked apples and...
Jewell Kay Batterton
Oct 17, 2021
Jewell Kay Batterton, 85, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Viola, Arkansas. Jewell was born May 28, 1936, to Loyd Rennie Batterton and Beulah Arenda (Emery) Batterton in Viola, Arkansas.
Jewell married Barbara Gene Schaufler on November 1, 1958, in Viola, Arkansas. Jewell worked as a farmer and carpenter most of his life...
Loretta "Katy" Kay (Rorie) Gower
Oct 14, 2021
Loretta Kay “Katy” (Rorie) Gower, 76, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Katy was born August 12, 1945, to Ulis Guy Rorie and Clara Anne (Stewart) Rorie in Big Flat, Arkansas.
Katy worked as a Dispatcher for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for ten plus years and as a Seamstress for...
Author Lee Barber
Oct 12, 2021
Author Lee Barber, 78, of Wiseman, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in Batesville, Arkansas. Author was born November 1, 1942, to the late John Arch Barber and Jessie (Clements) Barber in Viola, Arkansas.
Author was united in marriage to Emma Jane Gibson on June 26, 1965, in Avondale, Missouri and to this union three sons...
Karen Anne (Weathers) Plumlee
Oct 1, 2021
Karen Anne (Weathers) Plumlee, 78, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, October 1, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Karen was born April 15, 1943, to Max Olen Weathers and Evelyn Pauline (Love) Weathers in Salem, Arkansas.
Karen was united in marriage to Carl Dwayne Plumlee on March 16, 1968, in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two...
Olivia "Livvy Bean" Jane Cullen
Sep 27, 2021
Olivia “Livvy Bean” Jane Cullen
Olivia passed away in the comfort of her own home with mom and dad at her side. She faced pediatric brain cancer with the resilience and strength that inspired anyone who crossed her path. She showed this strength up until the very end. Olivia loved life and loved flashing her beautifully contagious smile. She showed...
Gladys Estelle Mullens
Sep 22, 2021
Gladys Estelle Mullens, 95, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Estelle was born July 27, 1926, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Allen G. Wilmore and Bessie Lea (Brown) Wilmore.
Estelle married Marion O. Mullens in Alexandria, Louisiana on August 6, 1945, and to this union two daughters were born. Estelle worked at...
Richard Dale Allen
Sep 18, 2021
Richard Dale Allen, 81, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Melbourne, Arkansas. Richard was born November 17, 1939, in Lyons, New York to the late Ralph H. Allen and Eula (Wayman) Allen.
Richard spent his working years as an electrician and was of the Christian faith. He loved traveling and searching for antiques...
Linda Doris Cunningham
Sep 17, 2021
Linda Doris (Chapin) Cunningham, 82, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Linda was born April 12, 1939, in Manila, Arkansas.
Linda was united in marriage to Thomas Gerald Cunningham on December 22, 1953 in Camp, Arkansas and to this union five children were born. Linda spent her working years as a...
Anthony Aloysius Davis
Sep 17, 2021
Anthony Aloysius Davis, 71, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Anthony was born November 29, 1949, in Queens, New York to the late John Sylvestri and Marcella (McNally) Sylvestri.
Anthony served his country for eight years in the United States Marie Corps during the Vietnam War and served in...
Christopher Michael Stephens
Sep 17, 2021
Christopher Michael Stephens, 44, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Christopher was born April 11, 1977 at the Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas to Michael Clark Stephens and Lisa Ann (McCullough) Denny.
Though single throughout his life, Chris had found “the one” when he met Amy Carpenter. They met online...
Randy Thornton Walker
Sep 4, 2021
Randy Thornton Walker, 61, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Randy was born May 10, 1960, to George Thornton Walker and Myrna Eileen (Hines) Walker in Salem, Arkansas.
Randy spent many years working in the orchards in Washington as a forklift operator. Randy loved spending time with his family, hunting, and...
Raymond Lee Lejeune
Sep 4, 2021
Raymond Lee Lejeune, 73, of Oxford, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Raymond was born November 21, 1947, in Gueydan, Louisiana, to the late Edward Lejeune and Louise (Hines) Lejeune.
Raymond spent many years working as a welder, diesel mechanic, and as a guide for duck hunting. He loved hunting, fishing, and cooking...
Shana Lannae Cochran
Sep 3, 2021
Strength and honor were her clothing, and she will rejoice in the time to come. Prov. 31:25
Shana Lannae Cochran, daughter of the late Raymon Lawrence and Reta Doris Roberts, was born August 14, 1959 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and departed this life on September 3, 2021 at the age of 62 years, at Shady Oaks Healthcare, Thayer, Missouri. She attended...
Margaret Ann Highfill
Aug 30, 2021
Margaret Ann Highfill, 77, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, August 30, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Margaret was born May 23, 1944, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
Margaret was united in marriage to Charles Dean Highfill on August 2, 2002, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Margaret spent her working years as an RN. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife,...
Jeanne Foster
Aug 26, 2021
Jeanne (Cantrell) Foster, 73, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, August 26, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Jeanne was born July 31, 1948, to the late William Woodrow Cantrell, Sr. and Mary Alice (McNeely) Cantrell in Norwich, Connecticut.
Jeanne was united in marriage to Robert C. Foster on August 19, 1985, in Conway, Arkansas. Jeanne spent her working...
Gale Dean Kersey
Aug 24, 2021
Gale Dean Kersey, 86, of Glencoe, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Glencoe, Arkansas. Gale was born July 18, 1935, to the late Arthur Kersey and Sarah (Shaw) Kersey in Morriston, Arkansas.
Gale was united in marriage to Joy Faye Tucker on September 12, 1954, in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two children were...
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