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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

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;...

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...

Jimmy Wayne Bly

Jimmy Wayne Bly

Dec 25, 2024

Jimmy Wayne Bly, 80, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, entered into rest on December 25, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Jimmy entered into life on January 17, 1944, in Tyronza, Arkansas to Logan Clem and Edna Christine (Chambliss) Bly. 

Jimmy was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Burch on April 16, 1985, in Marion, Arkansas. Jimmy spent his working years in construction. Jimmy...

Phillip Hayes Scott

Phillip Hayes Scott

Dec 24, 2024

Phillip Hayes Scott, 72, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Phillip was born October 8, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee to Floyd Devoe Scott and Freda Mary (Holloway) Scott.

Phillip spent his working years as a carpenter and was of the Methodist faith. Phillip was a kind soul and loved his family and would...

Tamara S. Campbell

Tamara S. Campbell

Dec 22, 2024

Tamara S. Campbell, 62, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Tamara was born July 12, 1962, to John Tony Huddleston and Wilma Faye (Graham) Huddleston in Granite City, Illinois. 

Tamara was united in marriage to Merle A. Campbell on May 17, 1980, in Viola, Arkansas and to this union two children...

Emmett Cameron Crowe

Emmett Cameron Crowe

Dec 22, 2024

Emmett Cameron Crowe, 44, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed from this life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Cameron was born on August 28, 1980, to James Edward Crowe and Barbara Ann (Curtis) Crowe in Memphis, Tennessee.

Cameron was united in marriage to Elaine Jean Andrews on July 2, 2005, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Cameron spent his working...

Ronald Lester Jones

Ronald Lester Jones

Dec 21, 2024

Ronald Lester Jones, 83, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Little Rock, Arkansas. Ronald was born September 11, 1941, in West Palm Beach, Florida to Eskell Cullen Jones and Margaret Elizabeth (Watson) Jones. 

Ronald was united in marriage to Claudia Mildred Pole in July of 1965 at West Palm Beach, Florida. Ronald served his...

James Lawrence Wallace

James Lawrence Wallace

Dec 14, 2024

James “Jim” Lawrence Wallace, 76, of Harrison, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Harrison, Arkansas. Jim was born December 17, 1947, to Henry Gerald Wallace and Amelia Sue (Tomchanyi) Wallace in Flint, Michigan. 

Jim spent his working years as a professional card player and led a full and exciting life. Jim was a good husband, father,...

Cecil "Junior" Floyd Talburt, Jr.

Cecil "Junior" Floyd Talburt, Jr.

Dec 12, 2024

Cecil "Junior" Floyd Talburt, Jr., 86, of Henderson, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Salem, Arkansas. Junior was born April 17, 1938, in Cumi, Arkansas, to Cecil Floyd, Sr. And Carrie Maud (Shrable) Talburt. 

Junior was united in marriage to Frances Kyner on August 9, 1957, in Wheeling, Arkansas. Junior and Frances began their lives together...

Della Louise (Cook) Carter

Della Louise (Cook) Carter

Dec 12, 2024

Della Louise (Cook) Carter, 86, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Della was born November 18, 1938, to Delmer Dewitt Cook and Ruth Zella (Waddle) Cook in Seiling, Oklahoma. 

Della grew up on her family farm and worked as a waitress with her mother, who was a cook, at the Seiling Cafe....

Joanne Weston

Joanne Weston

Dec 9, 2024

Joanne Weston passed away in Kansas City, Missouri on Dec 9, 2024, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on Nov 22, 1935, in Oxford, Arkansas to Noel (Pete) and Lotha Martin, she was the oldest of two daughters. She leaves behind her daughter Kristy June Main (John), sister Jeanette Everette (Charles), granddaughter Lyndsey Padget, great-granddaughters Allison and Vivienne Padget,...

Elaine Bearden Collins

Elaine Bearden Collins

Dec 9, 2024

Elaine Bearden Collins, 93, was born December 31, 1930, Center, AR in the house of her parents William (Bill) A. and Estie (Harrison) Bearden. Elaine died December 9, 2024, while a resident of Southfork River Nursing in, Salem, AR. Both parents are deceased. Brothers and sisters who preceded her in death are: Elwanda Bearden Curly, Billy Utah Bearden, Tommie Bearden...

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