Barker Funeral Home Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Jesse Dean Pierce
Apr 14, 2025
Jesse Dean Pierce, 69, of Salem, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Jesse was born February 26, 1956, in Thayer, Missouri, to Madison Ethel and Mary Jane (Cerutti) Pierce.
Jesse was united in marriage to Fonda Denise Smith on March 6, 1988, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Jesse spent many...
Shelly Ann Ary
Apr 8, 2025
Shelly Ann (Lovorn) Ary, 51, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Shelly was born March 11, 1974, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Emmett and Rebecca (Crowe) Lovorn.
Shelly spent her working years as a school teacher at Mountain Grove, Missouri and Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and also as a conductor for...
JB Etheridge
Apr 6, 2025
JB Etheridge, 83, of Viola, Arkansas was born on August 13, 1941, to the late Frank and Ora K. Etheridge in McNeil, Arkansas. He departed this life on April 6, 2025.
JB was united in marriage to Arlene Jamison on June 3, 1961, in Grapevine, Texas. In their union, three children were born, Teresa, John and Frank. JB was a proud...
Wanda Lee McConnaughhay
Apr 5, 2025
Wanda Lee McConnaughhay, 69, of Oxford, AR died in her home on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Known by many as Wanda-Mom for her caring, motherly nature to anyone in need, she was also known for her humor and generosity. She gave willingly to those she didn’t know, along with any friend or family member in need. She loved playing all sorts...
Donald Gene Ward
Mar 30, 2025
Donald Gene Ward, 83, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Salem, Arkansas. Donald was born January 12, 1942, in Wiseman, Arkansas to T.C. and Vera Lorea (Caruthers) Ward.
Donald was united in marriage to Joyce Faye Henry on October 4,1963 in Viola, Arkansas and to this union two sons were born. Donald worked several...
Wanda Lou (Stroud) Goodson
Mar 28, 2025
Wanda Lou (Stroud) Goodson, 67, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed from this life on March 28, 2025, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Wanda was born December 28, 1957, to Garland Odell and Lavern (Moss) Stroud in Salem, Arkansas.
Wanda was united in marriage to Jesse Ted Goodson on April 27, 1979, in Gum Springs, Arkansas and to this union two children were...
Neal McCandlis
Mar 26, 2025
Neal McCandlis, 81, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Neal was born October 29, 1943, to Floyd and Edna (Marchant) McCandlis in Viola, Arkansas.
Neal was born and raised in Viola, Arkansas. After graduating high school, he went to Kansas City to work in construction. It was during this time that...
Ray Bob Cochran
Mar 16, 2025
Ray Bob Cochran, 73, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, departed this life on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Thayer, Missouri. Ray Bob was born January 12, 1952, to James Harold and Bircha Mae (Dawson) Cochran in Batesville, Arkansas.
Ray Bob was united in marriage to Shana Lannae Lawrence on January 15, 1987. Ray Bob spent his working years as a pharmacist (owner/operator)...
Martha Sue (York) Rouse
Mar 12, 2025
Martha Sue (York) Rouse, 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Salem, Arkansas. Martha was born September 1, 1943, to Marion Lee York and Dovie Leona (Smith) York in Georgetown, Arkansas.
Martha married Claude Author Rouse, Sr. at Bald Knob, Arkansas. Martha spent many years as a homemaker and later on in life as...
Gary Lee Delargy
Mar 10, 2025
Gary Lee Delargy, 76, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Gary was born December 6, 1948, to Robert Fredrick and Jennie Willetta (Evans) Delargy in Nebo, Illinois.
Gary was united in marriage to Candace Dee Rains on August 4, 2008, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. He served his country...
Bobby Choat
Mar 9, 2025
Bobby Choat, 87, passed away on March 9, 2025. He was born on February 4, 1938 in Parma, MO to his parents, Marion and Mary Choat.
Bobby was a proud veteran who served his country with honor. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force, serving for 12 years, followed by 8 years in the National Guard. Throughout his...
Ronald Keith Gray
Mar 9, 2025
Ronald Keith Gray, 57, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Conway, Arkansas. Keith was born October 1, 1967, to Jerome and Freda (Wagner) Gray in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Keith was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. He loved God, his family, farming, fishing, and sports. Keith’s hard work and passion for basketball earned him...
Kimberly Denise Hudson
Mar 9, 2025
Kimberly Denise (Mefford) Hudson, 52, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Salem, Arkansas. Kimberly was born May 5, 1972, to Johnny Lee and Debbie Yvonne (Dunaway) Mefford in Pensacola, Florida.
Kim worked at various jobs and her last job was working at the Senior Citizen Center. Kim dearly loved spending time with her family....
Karen Lynn McFarren
Mar 6, 2025
Karen Lynn (Fry) McFarren , 85, of Salem, entered eternal rest on March 6, 2025, at Yellville. Ar. Karen was born on January 14th, 1940, the daughter of Harry and Eleanor Fry in Jonesboro, Ar.
Karen was united in marriage to Russell McFarren on Oct 14th, 1967, at Alton, MO. They have celebrated 57 years together. To this union one son,...
Roy Lee Wood
Feb 28, 2025
Roy Wood is in Heaven
Noah Thomas and Norma Pauline (Rosier) Wood were my parents. My older sister, Barbara Lou, was still-born on April 25, 1941.
I was born in Kansas City, MO, May 17, 1943. When I was two, we moved to Fulton County to Viola, AR.
Daddy left for Heaven when I was eight years old. Mother then went to be...
Mark Allen Worsham
Feb 25, 2025
Mark Allen Worsham, 57, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Viola, Arkansas. Mark was born on November 15, 1967, to R.C. Worsham and Tempa Kae (Gould) Worsham in Salem, Arkansas.
Mark spent his working years as a barber for twenty-five years. When he was younger Mark enjoyed rodeoing and helping his father at the...
Dustin Lance Broughton
Feb 24, 2025
Dustin Lance Broughton, 41, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Springfield, Missouri. Dustin was born on July 14, 1983, to Ricky Lynn Broughton and Tammy Sue McBride in Salem, Arkansas.
Dustin was united in marriage to Whitney Jo Roberts on November 20, 2021, in Camp, Arkansas. Dustin worked as a ranch hand and served...
Gail Overturf
Feb 24, 2025
Gail (Charbauski) Overturf, 66, of Brockwell, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Alton, Missouri. Gail was born August 15, 1958, to Albin and Betty (Theurer) Charbauski at Aurora, Illinois.
Gail was united in marriage to Terry Overturf in 2011 at Salem, Arkansas. Gail spent her working years as a home health aide, she loved taking care...
David Wayne Tyler
Feb 24, 2025
David Wayne Tyler, 62, of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas. David was born July 22, 1962 to Doyce Tyler and Alberta (Suttle) Tyler in Flint, Michigan.
David spent his working years as a contractor in construction and as a welder. He enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles....
Gary Lynn Jackson
Feb 23, 2025
Gary Lynn Jackson went home to Jesus on February 23, 2025, at the age of 65 years. Gary was born to Lloyd and Darlene (Hackney) Jackson on December 14, 1959, in Salem, Arkansas.
He was the beloved companion of Jamie Miller of Salem, Arkansas. Father of Shalie Michelle Jackson of Rosepine, LA; grandfather of Mia, DeSean, Camille, Maliyah, Nina, Greyson, and...
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