Barker Funeral Home Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
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...
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...
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...
Steve Edward Brackett
Feb 17, 2025
Steve Edward Brackett, 71, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Steve was born September 6, 1953, to Charles Edward Brackett and Dorothy Louise (Stanislawski) Brackett in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Steve spent his working years in construction. Steve always enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed spending his free time...
Aaron Wade Campbell
Feb 15, 2025
Aaron Wade Campbell ,35, of Salem, Arkansas, came into this life October 30, 1989. He left this life February 15, 2025, at Salem, Arkansas. Aaron was born in Jacksonville Florida and moved to Arkansas at the age of 4.
Aaron attended Salem High School but graduated from Jonesboro High. Aaron was born with many medical issues including an enlarged heart that...
Sara Rebecca Leech
Feb 15, 2025
Sara Blalock Leech, 85, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born on May 12, 1939, in Bastrop, Louisiana to Jeff and Lillian Blalock. She was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Glynndola Garrett, her devoted husband, Dick Leech III, and her beloved daughter, Carmen Leech...
David Charles Dawson
Feb 15, 2025
David Charles Dawson, 67, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Viola, Arkansas. David was born August 12, 1957, to Bobby Howard and Willie Mae (Laymon) Dawson.
David was united in marriage to Mary Esther Turner on October 29, 1976, in West Plains, Missouri. David had a lot of hobbies and talents. After high school...
Gerald Watson Rorie
Feb 5, 2025
Gerald Watson Rorie, 84, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. Gerald was born July 9, 1940, to Leonard Rorie and Naoma (Wheeler) Rorie in Rienzi, Mississippi.
Gerald was united in marriage to Susan Virginia Grantz on December 20, 1989, in Oxford, Arkansas. Gerald spent his working years as a truck driver, CNA,...
Alice Faye Giles
Jan 27, 2025
Alice Faye Langston Giles was born near Salem, AR on March 18, 1925 and she passed to join her Heavenly Father recently on January 27, 2025. Faye, as she was known to friends and family, was preceded in death by her mother and father, by her husband Henry, and eleven siblings.Faye was born into a rural Arkansas farming family shortly...
Jamie Jo (Nelson) Pollard
Jan 25, 2025
Jamie Jo (Nelson) Pollard left this life on January 25, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas. Jamie was born on April 23, 1976, to James “Jay” Walter Nelson and Becky Lou (Wilson) Nelson in Memphis, Tennessee.
Jamie Jo, JJ, Aunt J & Mom — some of the many names she proudly held, especially the last two. She had the voice of an angel...
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