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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Steve Edward Brackett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Wanda Olene Davis

Wanda Olene Davis

Jan 20, 2025

Wanda Olene Davis, 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Salem, Arkansas. Wanda was born on December 27, 1943, to Winston Comstock and Mabel Angeline (Davis) Comstock in Elizabeth, Arkansas.

Wanda spent her working years as a farmer and was of the Baptist faith. Wanda enjoyed reading, crocheting, and collecting dolls. Wanda was a loving daughter,...

Jessie Mildred Tyler

Jessie Mildred Tyler

Jan 18, 2025

Jessie Mildred Tyler, 97, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Salem, Arkansas. Mildred was born on October 28, 1927, to Harve Floyd and Sarah (Smith) Floyd in Salem, Arkansas.

Mildred was united in marriage to Grover Warren “G.W.” Tyler on January 1, 1948, in Borger, Texas. Mildred spent her working years as a homemaker and was...

Roger Louis Billings

Roger Louis Billings

Jan 14, 2025

Roger Louis Billings, 78, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. Born on October 6, 1946, Roger was a dedicated father, proud Marine Corps veteran, and a beloved member of his family and community. 

Roger is survived by his daughter, Cheyenne Billings, and son-in-law Cortley Rutledge; sons, Phillip Billings and Brian Billings; sisters, Merium Eades and Regina Nicola; granddaughter, Haley Denny;...

Brenda Sue Hammond

Brenda Sue Hammond

Jan 11, 2025

A note from Tori (Brenda's daughter)

To all of my friends & family... 

On Saturday, January 11th, our family home in Salem, Arkansas caught fire and my beautiful mother, Brenda Hammond, did not survive it. My mother left this earth behind to be with God (and that's the only peace we have right now during this tragedy). My mom was born in...

Barbara Jean Holloway

Barbara Jean Holloway

Jan 10, 2025

Barbara Jean Holloway, 78, of Camp, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Camp, Arkansas. Barbara was born on December 10, 1946, to Cliff Dougherty and Vida (England) Dougherty in Pocahontas, Arkansas. 

Barbara was united in marriage to Connie Ray “C.R.” Holloway on March 12, 1988, in Camp, Arkansas. Barbara spent her working years as cook, restaurant owner, truckdriver,...

Anthony Wayne O`Neal

Anthony Wayne O`Neal

Jan 10, 2025

Anthony Wayne O`Neal, 70, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Springfield, Missouri. Anthony was born on February 1, 1954, to Carl Eugene O`Neal and Virginia Louise (Ryan) O`Neal in England, Arkansas. 

Anthony was united in marriage to Brenda Diane Allen on November 30, 1984, in Newark, Arkansas. Anthony spent his working years as a...

T.J. "Sonny" Powell

T.J. "Sonny" Powell

Jan 7, 2025

T.J. "Sonny” Powell, 80, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Sonny was born to Lee Powell and Meda (Marshall) Powell on August 29, 1944, in Williford, Arkansas. 

Sonny was united in marriage to Leona Jane Langley on November 22, 1986, in Hardy, Arkansas. Sonny served as Sheriff of Sharp County...

Mark Randall Stewart

Mark Randall Stewart

Jan 6, 2025

Mark Randall Stewart, 69, of Oxford, Arkansas passed away from this life on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Oxford, Arkansas. Mark was born on July 13, 1955, in Lamarque, Texas to Homer Richard Stewart and Joyce Marie (Foster) Stewart.

Mark spent his working years as a dental technician. Mark enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending time outside, and relaxing on the porch with...

Geraldine Church

Geraldine Church

Jan 5, 2025

Geraldine Church, age 81, of Salem, Arkansas was born October 19, 1943 in Mountain View, Arkansas and passed away January 5, 2025. 

Geraldine, the daughter of James William Craig and Ora (Gilbert) Craig. She was united in marriage to Gerald Church on November 22, 1959 in Paragould, Arkansas. Geraldine enjoyed crafts, flowers, and spending time with loved ones. She was a...

Stacy Allan Ayling

Stacy Allan Ayling

Jan 3, 2025

Stacy Allan Ayling, 53, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Stacy was born on June 26, 1971, to Larry Allen Ayling and Patricia Carol (Juhl) Ayling in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Stacy lived in Wyoming but primarily grew up in California. Stacy was a master of all trades, you could ask...

Bessie Sue Booth

Bessie Sue Booth

Dec 31, 2024

Bessie Sue Booth took the hand of Jesus, her Lord, December 31, 2024. She was born March 17, 1935, in Ash Flat, Arkansas to Till and Irene (Roberts) Bristow. 

She was united in Marriage to Calvin Curtis “Smokey” Booth on July 27, 1952, in Moko, Arkansas and to this union three children were born. She spent her working years as Housekeeping...

Linda Carol Hancock

Linda Carol Hancock

Dec 28, 2024

Linda Carol Hancock, 78, of Flippin, Arkansas, entered into rest on Saturday December 28, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Linda entered into life on October 19, 1947, in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Wilburn Keith McCracken and Inez Lavern (Crownover) McCracken. 

Linda was united in marriage to Buford Billy Mark Hancock on May 17, 1968. Linda spent her working years as a convenience...

Timothy Alan Woods

Timothy Alan Woods

Dec 26, 2024

Timothy Alan Woods passed from this life on December 26, 2024 in Hardy, Arkansas. Timothy was born on January 29, 1974 to Patricia Lynn Woods and Glen Michael Parsons in Akron, Ohio. 

Timothy was united in marriage to Mary Ann Ellis. He spent his working years in construction as a roofer. Timothy leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mary, children...

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