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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Craig Patrick Smith

Craig Patrick Smith

Feb 23, 2013

Craig Patrick Smith, age 41, died Saturday afternoon, February 23, 2013, in Crownpoint Health & Rehab Center, Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. He was born in Inglewood California, April 9, 1971, to Larry Lloyd Smith and Mary Colleen (Meaney) Smith. Craig grew up in southern California before moving to Colorado, Nebraska and later Springfield, Missouri. He was transferred to the Crownpoint Health...

Nancy Kaye Fleece

Nancy Kaye Fleece

Feb 19, 2013

Nancy Kaye Fleece was born June 15, 1931, in Dayton, Kentucky, the daughter of Harrison Marton and Ann Elizabeth (Pester) Kendall. She departed this life February 19, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage at Lake Zurich, Illinois to Harlan Stanley Fleece on...

Ethyl Jeanne Creech

Ethyl Jeanne Creech

Feb 13, 2013

Ethyl Jeanne Creech, 77, of Gassville, Arkansas, was born in Kitts, Kentucky on March 30, 1935, the daughter of George and Rebecca (Coots) Turner. She departed this life on February 13, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was united in marriage October 14, 1955, at Chicago, Illinois to Vester Odell Creech. Ethyl spent her working years with Mar...

Dale Andrew Folyer

Dale Andrew Folyer

Feb 10, 2013

Dale Andrew Folyer was born in Sandwich, Illinois, on Apil 1, 1948, to Glen and Evelyn Lavonne (Elgin) Folyer. He departed this life on Sunday, February 10, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 9 days. He was united in marriage to Darlene Gail Ragland on July 2,1988, in Horseshoe...

Donna Willadean Hall

Donna Willadean Hall

Feb 9, 2013

Donna Willadean Hall was born in Elijah, Missouri on May 24, 1937, daughter of Roy Chester and Mettie Francis (Taylor) Hensley. She departed this life on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 16 days. She was united in marriage to Mitchell Hall on October 29, 1969,...

Arlis Schmidt

Arlis Schmidt

Jan 31, 2013

Arlis Schmidt was born August 15, 1936, in McPherson, Kansas, son of Cornelius H. and Alverta (Nightengale) Schmidt. He departed this life on January 31, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 16 days. Arlis was united in marriage to Betty Jane Wilson on December 20, 1980, at Lake Tahoe,...

William "Bill" Raymond Craig, Jr.

William "Bill" Raymond Craig, Jr.

Jan 30, 2013

William "Bill" Raymond Craig, Jr. was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 28, 1933, son of William Raymond and Lenora Anne (Speck) Craig. He departed this life on January 30, 2013 at his home in Elizabeth, Arkansas at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 2 days. Bill was united in marriage to Carolyn Ann Searles on October...

Barbara Jean Ninemire

Barbara Jean Ninemire

Jan 29, 2013

Barbara Jean Ninemire, 78, of Salem, Arkansas, was born on July 15, 1934, in Morriston, Arkansas, daughter of George Samuel and Bertha Belle (Wells) Coggins. She departed this life on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Barbara was united in marriage to Billy Wayne Ninemire on May 30, 1953, in Salem, Arkansas. She worked as...

Helen Betty White

Helen Betty White

Jan 28, 2013

Helen Betty White was born in Shevllin, Minnesota on August 20, 1940, to Lloyd E. and Emma (Schmidt) Cox. She departed this life January 28, 2013 at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 72 years, 5 months and 8 days. She was united in marriage to Leo Ray White on January 26,1961, in...

Travis Bourgeois

Travis Bourgeois

Jan 24, 2013

Salem, Arkansas Travis Bourgeois Travis Bourgeois, 80, of Salem, Arkansas, was born on August 2, 1932, in Raccourci Island, Louisiana, son of Landry "Son " Jules and Zelma Mary (Breau) Bourgeois. He departed this life on January 24, 2012, at his home. Travis was united in marriage to Nellie Irene Kimble on June 2, 1956, in Lettsworth, Louisiana. He retired...

Joseph Charles Paik

Joseph Charles Paik

Jan 13, 2013

Joseph Charles Paik, 97, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, was born on July 1, 1915, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Marie (Kosic) Paik. He departed this life on January 13, 2013, at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas. Joseph was united in marriage to Marjorie Pearl Johnson on April 5, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked...

Margaret Louise Boatwright

Margaret Louise Boatwright

Jan 12, 2013

Margaret Louise Boatwright, 80, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, was born on July 28, 1932, in Louden County, Virginia, daughter of George Raymond and Bartolia Louise (Beech) Potts. She departed this life on January 12, 2013, at Community Medical Center of Izard County in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Margaret was united in marriage to Deedie Andrew Boatwright on May 26, 1951, in...

Nola Katie Thompson

Nola Katie Thompson

Jan 12, 2013

Nola Katie Thompson, 72, Viola, Arkansas, was born on October 4, 1940, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, daugnhter of Henry Albert and Lola Doris (Jones) Mulherin. She departed this life on January 12, 2013, at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas. Nola was united in marriage to Harley Francis Thompson on March 10, 1997, in Salem, Arkansas....

Willis Fredrick Henry Juds

Willis Fredrick Henry Juds

Jan 10, 2013

Willis Fredrick Henry Juds, 92, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, was born on September 6, 1920, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of William and Ella (Natzel) Juds. He departed this life on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas. Willis was united in marriage to Lucille Utke on October 6, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked as an...

Loren Glenn Vieth

Loren Glenn Vieth

Jan 4, 2013

Loren Glenn Vieth, 99, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, was born in Newton, Iowa, on May 23, 1913, son of Louis W. and Mary E. (Kahl) Vieth. He departed this life Friday, January 4, 2013, at Crown Point Health and Rehab Center in Horseshoe Bend. Loren was united in marriage to Agnes Helmina Peterson on November 30, 1940, in Roland, Iowa....

Marvin Eugene Martin

Marvin Eugene Martin

Jan 4, 2013

Marvin Eugene Martin was born in Urbana, Ohio on December 1, 1938, son of Willis Oscar and Pauline Grace (Timson) Martin. He departed this life January 4, 2013 in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 3 days. He is survived by two daughters, Elisha and Shannon both of the State of Florida; one brother, Richard...

Leonard Eric Hope Sr.

Leonard Eric Hope Sr.

Jan 3, 2013

Leonard Eric Hope Sr., 65, Ash Flat, Arkansas, was born in Centralia, Washington on September 19, 1947, son of Richard Earl and Kalma Ottill (Erickson) Hope and departed this life January 3, 2013 at his home. He was united in marriage to Donna L. Caswell on July 18, 1981, at Chehalis, Washington. Leonard served his country in the U.S. Navy...

Ruth Spicer

Ruth Spicer

Jan 2, 2013

Ruth Spicer, 85, of Salem, Arkansas, formerly of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, was born on April 13, 1927, in Memphis, Tennessee, daughter of Howard and Gertrude (Hollis) Laurimore. She departed this life on Wednesday, January 2, 2012, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas. Ruth was united in marriage to Alfred Spicer in Roswell, New Mexico. She spent her working years...

Ernest Dee Henry

Ernest Dee Henry

Dec 28, 2012

Ernest Dee Henry, 95, of Salem, Arkansas, was born on January 1, 1917, in Salem, Arkansas, son of Walter Mack and Mattie Carolyn (Wells) Henry. He departed this life on Friday, December 28, 2012, at Pine Lane Healthcare in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ernest was united in marriage to Carmen Wilson in Alton, Missouri. He later was united in marriage to...

Edward Curtis England

Edward Curtis England

Dec 23, 2012

Edward Curtis England was born December 22, 1942, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and was carried into God's arms December 23, 2012. He spent 21 years in the Air Force proudly serving his country. While serving, he received many commendations and awards, including two Oak Leaf Clusters. He was a mentor to various young soldiers and touched many lives. He was preceded...