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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Marcus Anthony Brown

Marcus Anthony Brown

Oct 27, 2013

Marcus Anthony Brown was born in Rockford, Illinois, on August 10, 1974, son of Ronald Lee and Karen Ruth (Smith) Brown. He departed this life on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at his residence. in Gepp, Arkansas, at the age of 39 years, 2 months and 17 days. Marcus was united in marriage to Ronna DeAnna Lahmeyer on August 6, 2000,...

Evelyn Darlene Willett

Evelyn Darlene Willett

Oct 26, 2013

Evelyn Darlene Willett was born in Olden, Missouri, on June 8, 1926, daughter of Adam "Chick" Turner Sr and Gladys Marie Brown Turner. She departed this life Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 18 days. Evelyn was united in marriage to Kenneth Eutah Willett on September...

Nadine Youngblood

Nadine Youngblood

Oct 16, 2013

Nadine Youngblood was born in Woodsboro, Texas, on February 14, 1931, daughter of William Coy and Evalina (Owens) Galbreath. She departed this life Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 82 years, 8 months, and 2 days. Nadine was united in marriage to Lester Howard Youngblood on December 22, 1947, in San...

Cleo Gerene McDonald

Cleo Gerene McDonald

Oct 5, 2013

Cleo Gerene McDonald was born in Salem, Arkansas, on December 27, 1916, daughter of Henry Miser and Sylvia Arenda (Smith) Emery. She departed this life Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 96 years, 9 months, and 8 days. Cleo was united in marriage to Noel Adron McDonald on...

Paul Gray Hanley

Paul Gray Hanley

Sep 28, 2013

Paul Gray Hanley was born in Tuckerman, Arkansas, on April 30, 1937, son of Grover Sylvie and Pauline (French) Hanley. He departed this life at his home in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the age of 76 years, 4 months, and 29 days. Paul was employed as a cook in the food industry for many years...

Donald Austin Thomas

Donald Austin Thomas

Sep 16, 2013

Donald Austin Thomas was born October 9, 1923, in Schenectady, New York, the son of Elmer James and Rachel Auyer (Tifft) Thomas. He departed this life Monday, September 16, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 89 years, 11 months, and 7 days. Donald served his Country during WWII with the US Army/Air Force and...

Peggy Ann Selby

Peggy Ann Selby

Sep 16, 2013

Peggy Ann Selby was born in Norfork, Virginia, on March 25, 1940, daughter of Percy Thomas Bradshaw Sr and Gladys (Gurrie) Bradshaw. She departed this life Monday, September 16, 2013, at her residence in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, at the age of 73 years, 5 months, and 22 days. Peggy was united in marriage to Marvin Dale Selby on March 6,...

Martha Lou Starnes

Martha Lou Starnes

Sep 15, 2013

Martha Lou Starnes was born in Elizabeth, Arkansas, on February 18, 1932, daughter of Otis and Tiny (Owens) Laymon. She departed this life Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 26 days. Martha was united in marriage to Philip Starnes in St. Louis, Missouri. She...

Douglas Joe Ray

Douglas Joe Ray

Sep 13, 2013

Douglas Joe Ray was born in Manila, Arkansas, on December 5, 1964, the son of John Dudley and Rose Oleta (Russell) Ray. He departed this life on Friday, September 13, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 48 years, 9 months, and 8 days. Doug was united in marriage to Melissa...

Vernal Emalion Huett

Vernal Emalion Huett

Sep 11, 2013

Vernal Emalion Huett was born in Henderson, Arkansas, on March 23, 1921, daughter of Charlie Alton and Gladys Cless (Shrable) Copeland. She departed this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 92 years, 5 months, and 19 days. Vernal was united in marriage to Clovis Woodrow Huett on October 9,...

Jerry Gene Rumage

Jerry Gene Rumage

Sep 5, 2013

Jerry Gene Rumage was born in Rockford, Illinois, on June 8, 1934, to Edward O. and Anna Pauline (Headley) Rumage. He went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2013, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, at the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 60 years,...

Christine Cathleen (Wright) Richardson

Christine Cathleen (Wright) Richardson

Sep 5, 2013

Christine Cathleen (Wright) Richardson was born in Danville, Illinois, on October 22, 1977, daughter of Alice Jean (Henderson) Wright and the late James Leroy Wright. She departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Viola, Arkansas, at the age of 35 years, 10 months, and 14 days. Christine is survived by two daughters, Adrianna Fletcher and Olivia Wright, of...

James Elam McKnight

James Elam McKnight

Aug 24, 2013

James Elam McKnight was born in Gibson County, Tennessee, on March 21, 1927, son of James Carl and Artie Ora (Lynch) McKnight. He departed this life at his home in Ash Flat, Arkansas, on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 3 days. James was united in marriage to Beatrice Louise Richardson on October...

John Allen Young

John Allen Young

Aug 19, 2013

John Allen Young was born in Overland Park, Kansas, on November 4, 1955, son of Billy Dale and Audry Lou (Fore) Young. He departed this life Monday, August 19, 2013, at his residence in Rogers, Arkansas, at the age of 57 years, 9 months, and 15 days. John was united in marraige to Mary Anne Rockwell on May 7, 1990,...

Robert Eugene (Growler) Yancey, Sr.

Robert Eugene (Growler) Yancey, Sr.

Aug 10, 2013

Robert Eugene (Growler) Yancey, Sr. was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 9, 1942, son of Robert Cecil and Alma Jean (Harrison) Yancey. He departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, at the age of 70 years, 11 months, and 1 day. Growler was self employed as a Rancher. He...

Evelyn Virginia Kelly

Evelyn Virginia Kelly

Aug 8, 2013

Evelyn Virginia Kelly was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, on October 9, 1939, a daughter of Marion and Sylvia (Booth) Stevens. She departed this life on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at her residence in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 73 years, 9 months, and 30 days. Evelyn Stevens was united in marriage to Louie Edward Kelly on October 7, 1955,...

Charia Linda Hare

Charia Linda Hare

Aug 6, 2013

Charia Linda Hare was born in Houma, Louisiana, on March 24, 1940, daughter of Otis Leroy and Cecil Hare. She departed this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Crown Point Health and Rehabilitation Center in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, at the age of 73 years, 4 months, and 13 days. Charia resided in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas for a number of...

Thelassa (Lacey) Shania Wright

Thelassa (Lacey) Shania Wright

Aug 3, 2013

Thelassa (Lacey) Shania Wright was born in Denver, Colorado, on December 9, 1995, daughter of Kathy Lynn (Staggs) Quick and Stacy Charles Wright. She departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 17 years, 7 months, and 25 days. Lacey was active in 4H in county, district and state and...

Leona Lucille Klein

Leona Lucille Klein

Jul 27, 2013

Leona Lucille (Knutson) Klein was born in Hixton, Wisconsin, on October 20, 1918, daughter of Alfred and Rose (Letson) Knutson. She departed this life on July 27, 2013, at her home in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, at the age of 94 years, 9 months, and 7 days. Leona was united in marriage to Loran Madison Klein on December 12, 1959, in...

Cora Lavena Sanders

Cora Lavena Sanders

Jul 27, 2013

Cora Lavena (Oliver) Sanders was born in Viola, Arkansas, on August 30, 1920, daughter of Bryan and Mary Ardella (Kelton) Oliver. She departed this life on July 27, 2013, Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 92 years, 10 months, and 27 days. Cora was united in marriage to Cleston Doyle Sanders on April 4, 1944, at...