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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Donald Richard Hamann

Donald Richard Hamann

Oct 21, 2021

Donald Richard Hamann, 78, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Elizabeth, Arkansas. Donald was born October 21, 1943, to Frank Arthur Hamann and Lorena (Longhenry) Hamann in Graceville, Minnesota.

Donald married Mary Katheryn Loy on October 21, 1961, in Revillo, South Dakota.  Donald worked as a diesel mechanic for many years, loved life...

Pearl Bernice Pitchford

Pearl Bernice Pitchford

Oct 18, 2021

Pearl Bernice Pitchford, 92, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, October 18, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Bernice was born August 16, 1929, to Robert McDaniel and Bertha Potter in Flint, Oklahoma.

Bernice married Wesley Herman Pitchford on January 30, 1947, in Wiseman, Arkansas.  Bernice worked as a cook in food service for many years, picked apples and...

Jewell Kay Batterton

Jewell Kay Batterton

Oct 17, 2021

Jewell Kay Batterton, 85, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in Viola, Arkansas. Jewell was born May 28, 1936, to Loyd Rennie Batterton and Beulah Arenda (Emery) Batterton in Viola, Arkansas.

Jewell married Barbara Gene Schaufler on November 1, 1958, in Viola, Arkansas.  Jewell worked as a farmer and carpenter most of his life...

Loretta "Katy" Kay (Rorie) Gower

Loretta "Katy" Kay (Rorie) Gower

Oct 14, 2021

Loretta Kay “Katy” (Rorie) Gower, 76, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Katy was born August 12, 1945, to Ulis Guy Rorie and Clara Anne (Stewart) Rorie in Big Flat, Arkansas.

Katy worked as a Dispatcher for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for ten plus years and as a Seamstress for...

Author Lee Barber

Author Lee Barber

Oct 12, 2021

Author Lee Barber, 78, of Wiseman, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, in Batesville, Arkansas. Author was born November 1, 1942, to the late John Arch Barber and Jessie (Clements) Barber in Viola, Arkansas.

Author was united in marriage to Emma Jane Gibson on June 26, 1965, in Avondale, Missouri and to this union three sons...

Karen Anne (Weathers) Plumlee

Karen Anne (Weathers) Plumlee

Oct 1, 2021

Karen Anne (Weathers) Plumlee, 78, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, October 1, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Karen was born April 15, 1943, to Max Olen Weathers and Evelyn Pauline (Love) Weathers in Salem, Arkansas.

Karen was united in marriage to Carl Dwayne Plumlee on March 16, 1968, in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two...

Olivia "Livvy Bean" Jane Cullen

Olivia "Livvy Bean" Jane Cullen

Sep 27, 2021

Olivia “Livvy Bean” Jane Cullen

Olivia passed away in the comfort of her own home with mom and dad at her side. She faced pediatric brain cancer with the resilience and strength that inspired anyone who crossed her path. She showed this strength up until the very end. Olivia loved life and loved flashing her beautifully contagious smile. She showed...

Gladys Estelle Mullens

Gladys Estelle Mullens

Sep 22, 2021

Gladys Estelle Mullens, 95, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Estelle was born July 27, 1926, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Allen G. Wilmore and Bessie Lea (Brown) Wilmore.

Estelle married Marion O. Mullens in Alexandria, Louisiana on August 6, 1945, and to this union two daughters were born.   Estelle worked at...

Richard Dale Allen

Richard Dale Allen

Sep 18, 2021

Richard Dale Allen, 81, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Melbourne, Arkansas. Richard was born November 17, 1939, in Lyons, New York to the late Ralph H. Allen and Eula (Wayman) Allen.

Richard spent his working years as an electrician and was of the Christian faith. He loved traveling and searching for antiques...

Linda Doris Cunningham

Linda Doris Cunningham

Sep 17, 2021

Linda Doris (Chapin) Cunningham, 82, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Linda was born April 12, 1939, in Manila, Arkansas.

Linda was united in marriage to Thomas Gerald Cunningham on December 22, 1953 in Camp, Arkansas and to this union five children were born. Linda spent her working years as a...

Anthony Aloysius Davis

Anthony Aloysius Davis

Sep 17, 2021

Anthony Aloysius Davis, 71, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Anthony was born November 29, 1949, in Queens, New York to the late John Sylvestri and Marcella (McNally) Sylvestri.

Anthony served his country for eight years in the United States Marie Corps during the Vietnam War and served in...

Christopher Michael Stephens

Christopher Michael Stephens

Sep 17, 2021

Christopher Michael Stephens, 44, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Christopher was born April 11, 1977 at the Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas to Michael Clark Stephens and Lisa Ann (McCullough) Denny.

Though single throughout his life, Chris had found “the one” when he met Amy Carpenter.  They met online...

Randy Thornton Walker

Randy Thornton Walker

Sep 4, 2021

Randy Thornton Walker, 61, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Randy was born May 10, 1960, to George Thornton Walker and Myrna Eileen (Hines) Walker in Salem, Arkansas.

Randy spent many years working in the orchards in Washington as a forklift operator. Randy loved spending time with his family, hunting, and...

Raymond Lee Lejeune

Raymond Lee Lejeune

Sep 4, 2021

Raymond Lee Lejeune, 73, of Oxford, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Raymond was born November 21, 1947, in Gueydan, Louisiana, to the late Edward Lejeune and Louise (Hines) Lejeune.

Raymond spent many years working as a welder, diesel mechanic, and as a guide for duck hunting.  He loved hunting, fishing, and cooking...

Shana Lannae Cochran

Shana Lannae Cochran

Sep 3, 2021

Strength and honor were her clothing, and she will rejoice in the time to come. Prov. 31:25

Shana Lannae Cochran, daughter of the late Raymon Lawrence and Reta Doris Roberts, was born August 14, 1959 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and departed this life on September 3, 2021 at the age of 62 years, at Shady Oaks Healthcare, Thayer, Missouri. She attended...

Margaret Ann Highfill

Margaret Ann Highfill

Aug 30, 2021

Margaret Ann Highfill, 77, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, August 30, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Margaret was born May 23, 1944, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Margaret was united in marriage to Charles Dean Highfill on August 2, 2002, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Margaret spent her working years as an RN.  She was a loving daughter, sister, wife,...

Jeanne Foster

Jeanne Foster

Aug 26, 2021

Jeanne (Cantrell) Foster, 73, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, August 26, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas. Jeanne was born July 31, 1948, to the late William Woodrow Cantrell, Sr. and Mary Alice (McNeely) Cantrell in Norwich, Connecticut.

Jeanne was united in marriage to Robert C. Foster on August 19, 1985, in Conway, Arkansas. Jeanne spent her working...

Gale Dean Kersey

Gale Dean Kersey

Aug 24, 2021

Gale Dean Kersey, 86, of Glencoe, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Glencoe, Arkansas. Gale was born July 18, 1935, to the late Arthur Kersey and Sarah (Shaw) Kersey in Morriston, Arkansas.

Gale was united in marriage to Joy Faye Tucker on September 12, 1954, in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two children were...

Donna Rae Brown

Donna Rae Brown

Aug 21, 2021

Donna Rae (Harber) Brown, 70, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Donna was born September 25, 1950 to Lloyd “Pete” Harber and Lois (Wray) Harber in West Plains, Missouri.

Donna was united in marriage to Dennis Lynn Brown on January 23, 1970 in Viola, Arkansas and to this union four...

Chuck Gault

Chuck Gault

Aug 19, 2021

William Charles "Chuck" Gault, 62, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas.  Chuck was born September 11, 1958 to Billy Vern Gault and Susie Kay (Pryor) Gault in Wichita, Kansas.   Chuck was united in marriage to Kathy Renee Barnett on February 13, 1993 at Wheeling, Arkansas.  Chuck spent his working years in...

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