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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Daniel Eugene Sheets

Daniel Eugene Sheets

Mar 2, 2022

Daniel Eugene Sheets was born on January 17, 1978, in Clinton, Arkansas.

He went to Conway Human Development Center on August 31, 1984, where he made his home until his death.

Daniel was quiet and cooperative. He enjoyed listening to music, being outside, and relaxing in his recliner. 

Daniel leaves to mourn his passing; caregivers at Conway Human Development...

Esther Marie (Befort) Smoot

Esther Marie (Befort) Smoot

Feb 26, 2022

Esther Marie (Befort) Smoot, 91, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, February 26, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Esther was born in Ingalls, Kansas on April 21, 1930, to Paul Befort and Anna (Klaus) Befort.  

Esther worked in the needles department at Baxter Travenol Laboratory in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Esther enjoyed painting, crocheting, crafts, and...

Carolyn Mae Atkinson

Carolyn Mae Atkinson

Feb 19, 2022

Carolyn Mae (Cochran) Atkinson, 85, of Leachville, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in Melbourne, Arkansas. Carolyn was born in Union, Arkansas on October 24, 1936, to Ralph L. Cochran and Emma Mae (Humphries) Cochran.  

Carolyn was united in marriage to Ben Atkinson and the couple enjoyed 56 years together. Carolyn worked as a Home...

Brenda (Hall) Smith

Brenda (Hall) Smith

Feb 17, 2022

Brenda (Hall) Smith, 70, of Glencoe, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, February 17, 2022, in Salem, Arkansas. Brenda was born in Heart, Arkansas on August 8, 1951, to Carl Hall and Violet (Stroud) Hall.  

Brenda was united in marriage to Michael Dean Smith on October 13, 1978, in Heart, Arkansas and to this union two children were...

Betty Lee Plymale

Betty Lee Plymale

Feb 15, 2022

Betty Lee (Kelley) Plymale, 87, departed this life on February 15, 2022, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Betty was born in Winfield, Kansas on August 1, 1934, to Albert B. Kelley and Edith (Davis) Kelley.  

Betty was an elementary teacher for ten years in Kansas and then spent thirty plus years working as a secretary with Baxter Healthcare in Mountain...

Oneta (Rosier) Oliver

Oneta (Rosier) Oliver

Feb 11, 2022

Oneta (Rosier) Oliver, 91, departed this life on February 11, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas.  Oneta was born in Salem, Arkansas on October 6, 1930, to James Olen Rosier and Jodie Lou (Ozbirn) Rosier.  

Oneta was united in marriage to Frank W. Oliver on May 29, 1948, in Viola, Arkansas and to this union two sons were born. Oneta spent...

Elizabeth Ann Pasmore

Elizabeth Ann Pasmore

Feb 6, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Pasmore, 84, departed this life on February 6, 2022, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Betty was born in Salem, Arkansas on March 20, 1937, to Ray Jennings King and Juanita Mildred (Franks) King.  

Betty was united in marriage to James M. Pasmore on May 27, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri. Betty spent 38 years working as an elementary...

Howard Dewayne Beard

Howard Dewayne Beard

Feb 5, 2022

Howard Dewayne Beard, 79, departed this life on February 5, 2022, at Camp, Arkansas.  Wayne was born in Weona, Arkansas on September 15, 1942, to Simon Fred Beard and Nina Maxine (Nash) Beard.  

Wayne spent his working years as an automobile mechanic and served his country in both the United States Army and the United States Navy.  He was...

Kennard Carrol Guffey

Kennard Carrol Guffey

Feb 5, 2022

Kennard Carrol Guffey, 71, departed this life on February 5, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas.  Kennard was born in Viola, Arkansas on November 28, 1950, to Henry Kay Guffey and Erple Lorene (Blair) Guffey.  

Kennard was united in marriage to Jane Ann Stone on February 11, 1977, in Salem, Arkansas. Kennard spent his working years at Richards Brothers in West...

Barbara Marie Tyson

Barbara Marie Tyson

Feb 3, 2022

Barbara Marie Tyson, 67, departed this life on February 3, 2022, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. Barbara was born in Thayer, Missouri on December 22, 1954, to Fred and Velma Myers.  

Barbara was a lifelong resident of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and a 1972 graduate from Mammoth Spring High School and Homecoming Queen. She continued her time at the Mammoth...

Georgia Irene (Boothe) McCullough Shepherd

Georgia Irene (Boothe) McCullough Shepherd

Jan 29, 2022

Georgia Irene (Boothe) McCullough Shepherd, departed her earthly home January 29, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 96 years and 4 months. Georgia was born September 25, 1925, at Ash Flat, Arkansas. Her parents were James and Flossie (Jones) Boothe.

Georgia married Arlin McCullough on June 3, 1944, at Salem, Arkansas. She later married George Shepherd on February...

Robert Clarence Olsen

Robert Clarence Olsen

Jan 28, 2022

Robert Clarence Olsen, 63, of Viola, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, January 28, 2022, in Viola, Arkansas. Robert was born on March 10, 1958, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, son of Clarence Gabriel Olsen and Helena Theresa (Mohar) Olsen.

Robert was united in marriage to Jennifer Annette Jacobs on June 24, 2000, in Viola, Arkansas. He worked as a gunsmith...

Kenneth Lester Strauser

Kenneth Lester Strauser

Jan 26, 2022

Kenneth Lester Strauser, 82, of Camp, Arkansas, was born on February 27, 1939, in Camp, Arkansas son of Clarence Leslie Strauser and Mary Belle (Hardin) Strauser. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. 

Lester was united in marriage to Louise Ranell Jones on December 12, 1991, in Searcy, Arkansas. He spent his working...

Larry Gale Barker

Larry Gale Barker

Jan 26, 2022

Larry Gale Barker, 77, of Salem, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas. Larry was born on September 1, 1944, in Salem, Arkansas son of Luther Sylvester Barker and Nola Lou (Maguffee) Barker.  

Larry was married to JoAnn Walker on December 27, 1967, in Salem, Arkansas. He retired after thirty-one years working at NAEC...

Jerry Lynn Thrasher

Jerry Lynn Thrasher

Jan 26, 2022

Jerry Lynn Thrasher, 72, of Camp, Arkansas, was born on July 20, 1949, in Camp, Arkansas son of Clovis Watson Thrasher and Veda Vinetta (Lawyer) Thrasher. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Camp, Arkansas. 

Jerry was united in marriage to Victoria Lynn Taylor on January 21, 2001, in Viola, Arkansas. Jerry worked as a truck...

Harold Ray Secrease

Harold Ray Secrease

Jan 19, 2022

Harold Ray Secrease, 88, of Searcy, Arkansas, was born on February 20, 1933, in Moko, Arkansas son of Samuel Matthew Secrease and Ollie Bell (Holloway) Secrease.  He departed this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Searcy, Arkansas.

Harold married Jessie Lee Turner on January 17, 1952, in Harrisburg, Arkansas. Harold spent his working years as a carpenter and as...

Mary "Madge" Madgeline Felts

Mary "Madge" Madgeline Felts

Jan 19, 2022

Mary “Madge” Madgeline Felts, 80, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Madge was born to the late Herbert Ray Cherry and Elsie Corine (Dover) Cherry on July 27, 1941, in Agnos, Arkansas.

Madge was united in marriage to Robert Dale Felts on September 14, 1959, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Madge spent...

Terry "Mutt" Allen Langston

Terry "Mutt" Allen Langston

Jan 19, 2022

Terry “Mutt” Allen Langston, 68, of Glencoe, Arkansas passed from this life on, January 19, 2022, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Terry was born to the late Boyce Edmond Langston and Opal Imogene (Stroud) Langston on December 15, 1953.  

Mutt was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Ingram on December 22, 1973, in Heart, Arkansas. He spent his working years...

Norma Lee (Brokaw) Wudarcki

Norma Lee (Brokaw) Wudarcki

Jan 16, 2022

Norma Lee (Brokaw) Wudarcki, 94, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Norma was born to the late Jeremiah Van Brokaw and Lucy (Butler) Brokaw on November 16, 1927, in Harrisburg, Illinois.

Norma was united in marriage to Norbert Leon Wudarcki on January 15, 1965, in Clarkston, Michigan. Norma spent most of...

Vera James Jamison

Vera James Jamison

Jan 11, 2022

Vera James Jamison, 102, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Salem, Arkansas. Vera was born to the late John Williams and Emily (Griffiths) Williams on October 5, 1919, in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales, Great Britain.

Vera was united in marriage to Reid R. Jamison on August 19, 1939, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and to...

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