Obituaries

Barker Funeral Home Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Bessie Sue Booth

Bessie Sue Booth

Dec 31, 2024

Bessie Sue Booth took the hand of Jesus, her Lord, December 31, 2024. She was born March 17, 1935, in Ash Flat, Arkansas to Till and Irene (Roberts) Bristow. 

She was united in Marriage to Calvin Curtis “Smokey” Booth on July 27, 1952, in Moko, Arkansas and to this union three children were born. She spent her working years as Housekeeping...

Linda Carol Hancock

Linda Carol Hancock

Dec 28, 2024

Linda Carol Hancock, 78, of Flippin, Arkansas, entered into rest on Saturday December 28, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Linda entered into life on October 19, 1947, in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Wilburn Keith McCracken and Inez Lavern (Crownover) McCracken. 

Linda was united in marriage to Buford Billy Mark Hancock on May 17, 1968. Linda spent her working years as a convenience...

Timothy Alan Woods

Timothy Alan Woods

Dec 26, 2024

Timothy Alan Woods passed from this life on December 26, 2024 in Hardy, Arkansas. Timothy was born on January 29, 1974 to Patricia Lynn Woods and Glen Michael Parsons in Akron, Ohio. 

Timothy was united in marriage to Mary Ann Ellis. He spent his working years in construction as a roofer. Timothy leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mary, children...

Jimmy Wayne Bly

Jimmy Wayne Bly

Dec 25, 2024

Jimmy Wayne Bly, 80, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, entered into rest on December 25, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Jimmy entered into life on January 17, 1944, in Tyronza, Arkansas to Logan Clem and Edna Christine (Chambliss) Bly. 

Jimmy was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Burch on April 16, 1985, in Marion, Arkansas. Jimmy spent his working years in construction. Jimmy...

Phillip Hayes Scott

Phillip Hayes Scott

Dec 24, 2024

Phillip Hayes Scott, 72, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Phillip was born October 8, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee to Floyd Devoe Scott and Freda Mary (Holloway) Scott.

Phillip spent his working years as a carpenter and was of the Methodist faith. Phillip was a kind soul and loved his family and would...

Tamara S. Campbell

Tamara S. Campbell

Dec 22, 2024

Tamara S. Campbell, 62, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Tamara was born July 12, 1962, to John Tony Huddleston and Wilma Faye (Graham) Huddleston in Granite City, Illinois. 

Tamara was united in marriage to Merle A. Campbell on May 17, 1980, in Viola, Arkansas and to this union two children...

Emmett Cameron Crowe

Emmett Cameron Crowe

Dec 22, 2024

Emmett Cameron Crowe, 44, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Cameron was born on August 28, 1980, to James Edward Crowe and Barbara Ann (Curtis) Crowe in Memphis, Tennessee.

Cameron was united in marriage to Elaine Jean Andrews on July 2, 2005, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Cameron spent his working...

Ronald Lester Jones

Ronald Lester Jones

Dec 21, 2024

Ronald Lester Jones, 83, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Little Rock, Arkansas. Ronald was born September 11, 1941, in West Palm Beach, Florida to Eskell Cullen Jones and Margaret Elizabeth (Watson) Jones. 

Ronald was united in marriage to Claudia Mildred Pole in July of 1965 at West Palm Beach, Florida. Ronald served his...

James Lawrence Wallace

James Lawrence Wallace

Dec 14, 2024

James “Jim” Lawrence Wallace, 76, of Harrison, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Harrison, Arkansas. Jim was born December 17, 1947, to Henry Gerald Wallace and Amelia Sue (Tomchanyi) Wallace in Flint, Michigan. 

Jim spent his working years as a professional card player and led a full and exciting life. Jim was a good husband, father,...

Cecil "Junior" Floyd Talburt, Jr.

Cecil "Junior" Floyd Talburt, Jr.

Dec 12, 2024

Cecil "Junior" Floyd Talburt, Jr., 86, of Henderson, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Salem, Arkansas. Junior was born April 17, 1938, in Cumi, Arkansas, to Cecil Floyd, Sr. And Carrie Maud (Shrable) Talburt. 

Junior was united in marriage to Frances Kyner on August 9, 1957, in Wheeling, Arkansas. Junior and Frances began their lives together...

Della Louise (Cook) Carter

Della Louise (Cook) Carter

Dec 12, 2024

Della Louise (Cook) Carter, 86, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Della was born November 18, 1938, to Delmer Dewitt Cook and Ruth Zella (Waddle) Cook in Seiling, Oklahoma. 

Della grew up on her family farm and worked as a waitress with her mother, who was a cook, at the Seiling Cafe....

Roxanne "Rosie" Case

Roxanne "Rosie" Case

Dec 10, 2024

Roxanne “Rosie” Case, entered into rest on December 10, 2024, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Rosie was born on February 8,1944 to Michael Infranca and Josephine Capanetto Infranca in Kansas City Missouri. Rosie was married to Glinn Case on May 20, 1997, in Lenora City, Tennessee. 

Rosie had many jobs in her 80 years. In high school she worked for her dad's package...

Joanne Weston

Joanne Weston

Dec 9, 2024

Joanne Weston passed away in Kansas City, Missouri on Dec 9, 2024, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on Nov 22, 1935, in Oxford, Arkansas to Noel (Pete) and Lotha Martin, she was the oldest of two daughters. She leaves behind her daughter Kristy June Main (John), sister Jeanette Everette (Charles), granddaughter Lyndsey Padget, great-granddaughters Allison and Vivienne Padget,...

Elaine Bearden Collins

Elaine Bearden Collins

Dec 9, 2024

Elaine Bearden Collins, 93, was born December 31, 1930, Center, AR in the house of her parents William (Bill) A. and Estie (Harrison) Bearden. Elaine died December 9, 2024, while a resident of Southfork River Nursing in, Salem, AR. Both parents are deceased. Brothers and sisters who preceded her in death are: Elwanda Bearden Curly, Billy Utah Bearden, Tommie Bearden...

John Joseph Bain

John Joseph Bain

Dec 7, 2024

John Joseph Bain, 70, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. John was born on November 29, 1954, to John Leroy Bain and Dorothea Cecilia (Quinn) Bain in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. 

John was married to Carolyn Sue Irwin on October 12, 1990, in Augusta, Georgia. John served his country in the United States Marine...

Gerald Quentin Church

Gerald Quentin Church

Nov 30, 2024

Gerald Quentin Church, 87, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Gerald was born July 1, 1937, to Allen J. Church and Vannie Rachael (Cole) Church in Paragould, Arkansas. 

Gerald was united in marriage to Geraldine C. Craig on November 22, 1959, in Paragould, Arkansas. Gerald spent his working years as a Quality...

James William Gray, Sr.

James William Gray, Sr.

Nov 24, 2024

James W. Gray, Sr., 78, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, November 24th, 2024, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. James was born on June 23, 1946, to Ulyssess Perron Gray and Myrtle Veline (Montgomery) Gray in Clark County, Arkansas. 

James served his country in the United States Army as a young man. James spent most of his life living in...

Jackie Lynn Roberts

Jackie Lynn Roberts

Nov 15, 2024

Jackie Lynn Roberts, 67, of Camp, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Searcy, Arkansas. Jackie was born December 6, 1956, to Wilbur Glen Roberts and Syble Charlene (Shelby) Roberts in Winslow, Arkansas. 

Jackie was united in marriage to Karen Beth Vickery on June 30, 1995, in Salem, Arkansas. Jackie spent his working years as a truck...

Hazel Louise (Bosworth) Barker

Hazel Louise (Bosworth) Barker

Nov 12, 2024

Hazel Louise (Bosworth) Barker, 84, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Hazel was born September 27, 1940, to Mary Ann Bosworth in Agnos, Arkansas. 

Hazel was united in marriage to James Rodney Barker on July 6, 1958, in Salem, Arkansas, and to this union three children were born.  Hazel spent her working...

Sharon Danna (Sanders) Maguffee

Sharon Danna (Sanders) Maguffee

Nov 10, 2024

Sharon Danna (Sanders) Maguffee, 77, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Sharon was born on September 25, 1947, to James Owen and Edna Reable (Ross) Sanders in Viola, Arkansas.

Sharon was united in marriage to Gene Dan Maguffee on July 10, 1970, at Salem, Arkansas.  Sharon spent her working years as...