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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Ronnie Charles Herndon

Ronnie Charles Herndon

Jun 30, 2016

Ronnie Charles Herndon, 45, of Salem, Arkansas, was born on August 10, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Clifford and Linda Sue (Lettrule) Herndon, Jr. He departed this life on June 30, 2016, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Ronnie spent his working years as a diesel mechanic. He was married to Misti Dawn Littleford on September 24,...

Charles Lee Campbell

Charles Lee Campbell

Jun 27, 2016

Charles Lee “Charlie” Campbell was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 12, 1960, son of Lee Jay and Helen L. (Baker) Campbell. He departed this life on June 27, 2016, at the age of 56 years, 1 month and 15 days. Charlie married Judy Gail Eppes on August 13, 2005, at Elizabeth, Arkansas. He worked for 13 years at...

Jerry Dean Sandefer

Jerry Dean Sandefer

Jun 27, 2016

Jerry Dean Sandefer was born in West Memphis, Arkansas, March 1, 1957, son of Jerome Dean and Shirley (Goodman) Sandefer. He departed this life Monday, June 27, 2016, at his home in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 59 years, 3 months and 26 days. Jerry was united in marriage to Karen Scroggins in Marianna, Arkansas, on February 6, 1976....

Jamis Cole Dockins

Jamis Cole Dockins

Jun 26, 2016

Jamis Cole Dockins was born in Mountain Home, Arkansas, July 30, 1997, son of Ambrose Dean and Terra Lynn (Bixler) Dockins. He departed this life Sunday, June 26, 2016, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, at the age of 18 years, 10 months and 27 days. Jamis loved basketball, was a big Cleveland Cavaliers/Lebron James fan and was...

Ricky Eugene Turner

Ricky Eugene Turner

Jun 24, 2016

Ricky Eugene Turner was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on July 25, 1956, son of William Edward and Inez Marie (Warner) Turner. He departed this life at his home in Viola, Arkansas, on Friday, June 24, 2016, at the age of 59 years, 10 months and 30 days. Ricky served his Country with the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school....

Wylie Devurn Slagley

Wylie Devurn Slagley

Jun 20, 2016

Wylie Devurn Slagley was born in Swifton, Arkansas, November 21, 1931, son of David Wylie and Mary Ann (Williford) Slagley. He departed this life Monday, June 20, 2016, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 30 days. Wylie was married to Vinita Lingo for 30 years. He was later united in...

Jane Ann Guffey

Jane Ann Guffey

Jun 14, 2016

Jane Ann (Stone) Guffey was born in West Plains, Missouri, June 23, 1957, daughter of Floyd and Eula (Keith) Stone. She departed this life Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 58 years, 11 months and 22 days. Jane was united in marriage to Kennard Carrol Guffey in Salem, Arkansas, February 11,...

Bonnie Lee Taylor

Bonnie Lee Taylor

May 26, 2016

Bonnie Lee Taylor was born in St. Johns, Michigan, April 10, 1942 , the son of Asa Theodore and Bessie Bell (Fockler) Taylor. He departed this life Thursday, May 26, 2016, at his home in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 16 days. Bonnie was united in marriage to Georgene Noralee Numerick on May 27,...

Helen Willene Gaston

Helen Willene Gaston

May 25, 2016

Helen Willene (Evans) Gaston was born in Ash Flat, Arkansas, April 21, 1924, the daughter of Samuel Herbert and Margaret Jeanette (Duvall) Evans. She departed this life Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Crown Point Health and Rehab Center in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 4 days. Willene was a homemaker and a member...

Curtis Leon Smith

Curtis Leon Smith

May 23, 2016

Curtis Leon Smith was born in Durant, Oklahoma on March 17, 1941, son of Jake and Emily Elizabeth (Marshall) Smith. He departed this life on May 23, 2016, at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 6 days. Curtis worked as a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by a brother, Jonas Smith of Pontiac, Missouri; a sister, Mary...

Sarah Ann Bonney

Sarah Ann Bonney

May 23, 2016

Sarah Ann (Willoughby) Bonney was born in Orlando, Florida, on August 17, 1951, daughter of Clarence James and Dorothy (Emanuel) Willoughby. She departed this life on May 23, 2016, at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 6 days. Sarah worked as a CNA and was a member of the Endtime Pentecostal Church. She is survived by her husband,...

Reid Cameron Wilcox

Reid Cameron Wilcox

May 20, 2016

Reid Cameron Wilcox was born in Washington, D.C. on May 15, 1955, son of Andrew Reid and Doris Elizabeth (Ogden) Wilcox. He departed this life May 20, 2016, at his home in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 61 years and 5 days. Reid was united in marriage to Jeanie Rene Bassham on May 26, 1979, at Salem, Arkansas. He...

Marcia Kay Brown

Marcia Kay Brown

May 14, 2016

Marcia Kay (Moye) Brown was born in Hanford, California, October 23, 1941, the daughter of Willis Eugene and Norene (Bell) Moye. She departed this life Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 21 days. Marcia Moye was united in marriage to Jimmy Newell Brown in Corcoran, California,...

John James Houser Sr.

John James Houser Sr.

May 11, 2016

John James Houser Sr was born November 15, 1941, in Hutchison, Kansas, the son of George Clyde and Hilda Bythenia (Holder) Houser. He departed this life Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at his home in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 26 days. John was a truck driver hauling freight for many years. He was a...

Pauline Elizabeth Martin

Pauline Elizabeth Martin

May 10, 2016

Pauline Elizabeth Martin was born in Newport, Arkansas, July 23, 1928, daughter of Noble and Mittie (Lawson) Guynes. She departed this life Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at her home in Henderson, Arkansas, at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 17 days. Pauline was united in marriage August 2, 1950, to C.D. Martin in Hoxie, Arkansas. She was in...

Willard G. Savadge

Willard G. Savadge

May 9, 2016

Willard G. Savadge was born in Chester, New Jersey, January 12, 1946, son of Willard and Margaret (Blackford) Savadge. He departed this life on May 9, 2016, at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 27 days. Willard worked as a wood sculptor and was a member of the Art Center of North Arkansas located at Town Center in...

Al Ribitzki

Al Ribitzki

May 8, 2016

Al Ribitzki was born in Rosebud, Texas, July 6, 1931, son of Anton and Veronica (Canik) Ributzki. He departed this life in Little Rock, Arkansas, Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the age of 84 years, 10 months 2 and days. Al was united in marriage to Lillie LaFrances Porsch on January 15, 1953, in Slaton, Texas. He served his Country...

George Garland "Pa" Branscum

George Garland "Pa" Branscum

May 2, 2016

George Garland "Pa" Branscum was born in Ash Flat, Arkansas, April 4, 1925, son of Tramuel Stewart and Ethel Viola (Roper) Branscum. He departed this life Monday, May 2, 2016, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 91 years and 28 days. Garland was united in marriage to Ella Pauline Nix in Ash Flat, Arkansas, November...

William Robert Hill

William Robert Hill

Apr 21, 2016

William Robert Hill was born in Flint, Michigan, on October 10, 1940, son of William Harry and Veda Belle (Hall) Hill. He departed this life Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 11 days. William was united in marriage to Betty Kay Campbell on March 1, 1963,...

Christopher Allen Raye Simmons

Christopher Allen Raye Simmons

Apr 16, 2016

Christopher Allen Raye Simmons was born November 12, 1986, at Gallatin, Tennessee, to John Michael "Mike" Richardson and Susan Ann Perrigo. He departed this life Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 29 years, 5 months and 4 days. After graduating from high school, Christopher went to work as a tower technician. He was a member...