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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Linnie Sue Morris
Jul 24, 2024
Linnie Sue Morris, 67, of Violet Hill, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Violet Hill, Arkansas.
Linnie was born on August 22, 1956, in Newport, Arkansas, to Leonard Owens and Feno (Earls) Owens. Linnie was united in marriage to Bobby Gene Morris in Fisher, Arkansas on December 5, 1978, and to this union one son, Billy Morris, was...
Judith Coleta Burns
Jul 13, 2024
Judith Coleta Burns, 75, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Coleta was born on October 10, 1948, in Viola, Arkansas, to Carneil Lewis Burns and Ruby Inez (Cantrell) Burns. Coleta graduated from Viola High School and joined the United States Air Force. Coleta served for eleven years and was an air traffic controller....
Cecil Lavern Morris
Jul 6, 2024
Cecil Lavern Morris, 81, of Gepp, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Cecil was born on November 17, 1942, in Vidette, Arkansas, to John Cecil Morris and Maxine Marie (Hagar) Morris.
Cecil was united in marriage to Ethel Armelda Hall on February 3, 1968, in Elizabeth, Arkansas. Cecil served his country in the United States Army...
Kermit Taylor Cotter
Jun 24, 2024
Kermit Taylor Cotter, 84, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Kermit was born on September 8, 1939, in Viola, Arkansas, to Gilbert Marvin Cotter and Nancy Bessie (Foster) Cotter.
Kermit married Virgie Gibson on March 4, 1965, in Gainesville, Missouri and to this union two daughters were born. Kermit left Viola at 16 to...
Ellen Kay Zimmer
Jun 17, 2024
Ellen Kay Zimmer, 77, of Elizabeth, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ellen was born to Foster Diderich and Evelyn (Nelson) Diderich on July 23, 1946, in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Ellen was united in marriage to David Leon Zimmer on September 4, 1974, in Caulfield, Missouri, and to this loving union three children were born (Mathew...
Travis Keith Smith
Jun 16, 2024
Travis Keith Smith, 47, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Travis was born on January 24, 1977, in San Luis Obispo, California. Travis served our country in the United States Army for over twenty years. Travis received numerous medals and awards, retired as a Sergeant First Class, and served during the Iraq War....
Diana Marie Wilson
Jun 1, 2024
Diana Marie Wilson, 86, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Diana was born to Russell Webster Plutz and Lucille (Hachmann) Plutz on August 11, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. Diana married Donald Oscar Wilson on November 30, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois. Diana spent her working years as a business owner and as a homemaker. Diana loved her...
Terry Albert Wilson
May 30, 2024
Terry Albert Wilson, 62, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Terry was born to Albert G. Wilson and Margaret (Breedlove) Wilson on October 7, 1961, in Armstrong, Ontario, Canada. Terry spent his working years as a Respiratory Therapist and later as a Salesclerk for Tractor Supply. Terry loved grilling and his dogs. Terry was a loving...
Chase Douglas Miller
May 27, 2024
Chase Douglas Miller, 5 months, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Chase was born to Zachary Curtis Miller and Vivian Ashley Head on December 17, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Chase leaves to mourn his passing, parents, Zachary Miller and Vivian Head of Salem, Arkansas; brother, Karson Ray Miller of Salem, Arkansas; grandparents, Doug and Kara...
William "Willy" Eugene Craven, II
May 25, 2024
William “Willy” Eugene Craven, II, 31, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Willy was born to Kippy Eugene Craven and Cinda Marine (Underwood) Craven on September 29, 1992, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Willy spent his working years as a Boilermaker. Willy loved woodworking, family genealogy, golfing, and was known as a prankster. Willy loved...
Jay G. Church
May 25, 2024
Jay G. Church, 65, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Jay was born to Jim Church and Joy (Fox) Church on March 10, 1959, in Wray, Colorado. Jay spent his working years at Salem High School teaching Science. He had a knack for inspiring minds both young and old alike. He was a 3rd generation...
Edward Sutton, Jr.
May 23, 2024
Edward Sutton Jr., 83, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Glencoe, Arkansas. Ed was born to Edward James Sutton and Rosalea (Collins) Sutton on June 8, 1940, in Mountain View, Arkansas. Ed married Drenda Lee Gardner on December 17, 1982, at Newberry, South Carolina. Ed spent his working years as a Machine Mechanic for thirty years with...
Judy Lee (Stone) Clements
May 23, 2024
Judy Lee (Stone) Clements, 77, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Judy was born to Floyd Stone and Eula (Keith) Stone on September 27, 1946, in West Plains, Missouri. Judy married John Leonard Clements on October 29, 1964, at Salem, Arkansas. Judy spent her working years as Quality Control for thirty-three years with Tri County...
Ernestina "Tina" Lettner
May 21, 2024
Ernestina “Tina” Roth Lettner, 87, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Tina was born to George Roth and Theresa (Kobl) Roth on December 18, 1936, in Deggendorf, Germany. Tina married Terry Edward Lettner on April 26, 1965, at Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Tina spent her working years as owner of the La Pastorella...
Lee Broyles
May 20, 2024
Lee Broyles, 58, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. Lee was born to J. W. and Mickey Broyles on December 28, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky. Lee spent his working years as an over the road trucker, having been in every state, Canada, and Mexico. After his retirement from trucking, he was a Correctional Officer...
Willie Jim Nagel
Apr 26, 2024
Willie Jim Nagel, 92, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Willie was born to William Frederick Nagel and Nora Caledonia (Guy) Nagel on March 31, 1932, in Cadiz, Texas. Willie was united in marriage to Laura Jean Patterson on December 24, 1950, in Dalhart, Texas. Willie spent his working years as a...
Sonia Ann Phelps
Apr 13, 2024
Sonia Ann Phelps, 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Sonia was born to William Paul Haufschild and Marie (Dulke) Haufschild on May 7, 1942, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Sonia was united in marriage to Mervin Phelps. Sonia spent her working years as owner/operator of Northside Cafe for eight years and then as...
Jimmy Newell Brown
Apr 11, 2024
Jimmy Newell Brown, 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Salem, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Jimmy was born to Rufus Willie Brown and Reba Faye (Reed) Brown on November 1, 1939, in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Jimmy was united in marriage to Marcia Kay Moye on June 6, 1959, in Corcoran, California and...
Jeffrey Lynn Helton
Apr 4, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Helton, 59, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Jeffrey was born to Jackie Lee Helton and Hazel Aleen (Willis) Helton on September 17, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas. Jeffrey spent his working years as an automotive mechanic and enjoyed life and being around his family. Jeffrey leaves to mourn...
Johanna (VanGemert) Wilder
Apr 3, 2024
Johanna (VanGemert) Wilder, 89, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Johanna was born to Johannes Arie Cornelis VanGemert and Yenneke Basitana (DeGier) VanGemert on November 27, 1934, in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Johanna grew up during the brutal occupation of Adolf Hitler and witnessed first-hand the many atrocities his regime committed. On September 18, 1944, her hometown of Eindhoven had...
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