Barker Funeral Home Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
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...
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...
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