Barker Funeral Home Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Skylar Arthur Wade Newman
Feb 5, 2023
Skylar Arthur Wade Newman (01-22-2023 ~ 02-05-2023)
Skylar was the son of Warren Kasey Newman and Casey Fay Rosa. He is survived by his parents; four brothers, Andrew Rosa, C.J. Newman, Evan Newman, and Zachary Teague of Salem, Arkansas; three sisters, Lacey Newman, Rebecca Rosa, and Aubrey Newman of Salem, Arkansas; grandparents, Warren and Cherryle Newman of Byron, Arkansas,...
Mary Ruth (Holstine) Baker
Jan 30, 2023
Mary Ruth (Holstine) Baker, 91, of Elizabeth, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Salem, Arkansas. Mary Ruth was born June 9, 1931, in Argosy, Arkansas to Luther Holstine and Alpha (Williams) Holstine.
Mary Ruth was united in marriage to Roy “Jack” Junior Baker on December 13, 1947, at Elizabeth, Arkansas, and to this union...
Glen John Joseph Perreault
Jan 16, 2023
Glen John Joseph Perreault, 71, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Tulsa, Oklahoma. Glen was born May 22, 1951, in Lewiston, Maine to John Arthur Perreault and Venise Lorraine (Levesque) Perreault.
Glen served his country for 24 years in the United States Marine Corps, last working as a recruiter in Tyler, Texas,...
Frances Irene (Frazier) Baskins
Jan 8, 2023
Frances Irene (Frazier) Baskins, 79, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Frances was born May 22, 1943, in Wynne, Arkansas to Alvin Frazier and Annie Irene (Hamrick) Frazier.
Frances was united in marriage to Clyde Edward Baskins on December 19, 1959, at Wynne, Arkansas, and to...
Nicki Ray Weeks
Jan 7, 2023
Nicki Ray Weeks, 63, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Viola, Arkansas. Nicki was born April 7, 1959, in Henderson, Arkansas to James Thomas Weeks and Georgia Carrie (Camp) Weeks.
Nicki spent his working years as a heavy equipment operator doing construction. Nicki loved spending time with his family and fishing. He...
Donnella Ann Doctor
Jan 6, 2023
Donnella Ann Doctor, 70, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Donnella was born October 24, 1952, in Joliet, Illinois to Donald Joseph Doctor and Betty Jane (Buss) Doctor.
Donnella spent her working years as a Registered Nurse. Donnella enjoyed being on the farm, working with the cattle, and...
John "Buddy" Wesley Welch, Jr.
Jan 3, 2023
John “Buddy” Wesley Welch, Jr., 61, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. John was born December 24, 1961, in Ft. Hood, Texas to John Wesley Welch, Sr. and Beatrice Mae (Bussell) Welch.
John married Laura Jane Crain on December 18, 1981, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and to this...
Jurval Neal "Jack" Batterton
Dec 30, 2022
Jurval Neal “Jack” Batterton, 89, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Jack was born November 1, 1933, in Moko, Arkansas to Loyd Rennie Batterton and Beulah Arenda (Emery) Batterton.
Jack married Peggy Jean McNair on September 1, 1951, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and to this union three children were born....
Kathleen Kay Schumaker
Dec 30, 2022
Kathleen Kay Schumaker, 75, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Kathleen was born February 14, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio to Edward Joseph Thomas and Vernice Laurel (Jearrad) Thomas.
Kathleen was married to Gregory Wade Schumaker and to this union four children were born. Kathleen worked as an assembly line worker...
Joan Estelle Snodgrass
Dec 28, 2022
Joan Estelle Snodgrass, 82, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Batesville, Arkansas. Joan was born December 11, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles Stief and Ruby (Witt) Stief.
Joan married John Snodgrass on October 26, 1984, in Jasper, Texas. Joan was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Joan...
Lynn Reynolds
Dec 28, 2022
Rodney Lynn Reynolds, 59, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Lynn was born September 11, 1963, in Calico Rock, Arkansas to Delma Reynolds and Cordia Lou (Howell) Reynolds.
Lynn worked in the logging woods with his uncles from age five until he was in his early twenties. Lynn also worked...
Deborah Alice Linthicum
Dec 26, 2022
Deborah Alice Linthicum, 72, of Cave City, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Eden Isle, Arkansas. Deborah was born April 2, 1950, in Cornwall, New York to James Henry Kane and Mable Matilda (Bailey) Kane.
Deborah was united in marriage to Fredy Leroy Linthicum on October 16, 1972, in Highland Falls, New York and...
Janelle Iona (Walker) Wray
Dec 16, 2022
Janelle Iona (Walker) Wray, 67, of Union, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Janelle was born March 9, 1955, in Batesville, Arkansas to George Thorton Walker and Myrna Eileen (Hines) Walker.
Janelle was united in marriage to Vernon Dwayne Wray on June 25, 1985, in Salem, Arkansas and to this union...
Leta Bell (Jeffery) Lucy
Dec 15, 2022
Leta Bell (Jeffery) Lucy, 89, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Bell was born September 12, 1933, in Calico Rock, Arkansas to Jesse Aaron Jeffery and Bessie Mae (Galloway) Jeffery.
Bell spent her working years as a cook for various hospitals and nursing homes, she also worked for Baxter...
Mary Jo Pate
Dec 12, 2022
Mary Jo Pate, 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Monday, December 12, 2022, at her home in Salem, Arkansas. Jo was born October 31, 1941, in Heart, Arkansas, the only child to James Robert Weaver and Goldie (Stroud) Weaver.
Jo married Ruthford Howard, to this union two daughters were born, and later married Clifton “Rook” Pate....
Krista Marie Wrestler
Dec 11, 2022
Krista Marie Wrestler, 35, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Krista was born September 20, 1987, in Alton, Illinois to Nelson Earl Wrestler and Sharon Kay (Main) Wrestler.
Krista worked as a homemaker and various other jobs. Krista loved doing nails, fishing, and spending time with her family. She was...
Retha Mae Fletcher
Dec 11, 2022
Retha Mae Fletcher, 86, of Calico Rock, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Calico Rock, Arkansas. Retha was born December 25, 1935, in Optimus, Arkansas to Robert Henry Flanery and Myrtle Ellen (Hart) Flanery.
Retha was united in marriage to William Ray Fletcher on June 22, 1953, in Culp, Arkansas and to this union...
James Russell Pester
Dec 8, 2022
James Russell Pester, 76, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Springfield, Missouri. James was born November 12, 1946, in Joliet, Illinois to Ivan Dale Pester and Marian (Holmes) Pester.
James was united in marriage to Kathleen Marie Doctor on November 23, 1968, in Mokena, Illinois, and to this union three children...
Alene Bales
Dec 2, 2022
Veda Alene Bales, 82, of Vidette, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Alene was born February 27, 1940, in Vidette, Arkansas to Shelby Brown Harber and Zella Marie (Foster) Harber.
Alene was united in marriage to Ranzy Bales on February 25, 1960, in Vidette, Arkansas, and to this union two children were...
Mary Virginia Graham
Nov 29, 2022
Mary Virginia Graham, 90, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away from this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at West Plains, Missouri. Mary was born February 21, 1932, in Stanton, Tennessee to Baxter Freeman Fitzgerald and Mary Louise (Clayton) Fitzgerald.
Mary spent her working years in housecleaning and laundry. Mary loved visiting with her family, holding her grandchildren, cooking, and...
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