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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

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...

Kenneth William Nobles

Kenneth William Nobles

Aug 18, 2021

Kenneth William Nobles, 69, of Lanton, Missouri passed from this life on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in Lanton, Missouri.  Kenneth was born June 26, 1952 to Kenneth Raymond Nobles and Treva (Edwards) Nobles in Wichita, Kansas.   Kenneth was united in marriage to Kay Laverna Snodderley on February 2, 2001 at Wichita, Kansas.  Kenneth spent his working years as an owner/operator...

Glenn Edward Brown

Glenn Edward Brown

Aug 16, 2021

Glenn Edward Brown, 91, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Glenn was born February 28, 1930 to William Edward Brown and Mary Izora (Estes) Brown in Agnos, Arkansas.   Glenn spent his working years as a carpenter, truck driver, and antiques dealer, but his greatest love was antiques.  Glenn loved...

Lois Loretta Mitchell

Lois Loretta Mitchell

Aug 12, 2021

Lois Loretta Mitchell, 84, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Viola, Arkansas.  Loretta was born August 21, 1936 to Loy Thomas Jackson and Willard Ilene (Traywick) Jackson in Paragould, Arkansas.   Loretta was united in marriage to "Bill" Nathan William Mitchell in 1986 at Salem, Arkansas.  Loretta spent her working years as a geriatric...

Joseph Throckmorton Hammond, III

Joseph Throckmorton Hammond, III

Aug 5, 2021

Joseph Throckmorton Hammond, III, 71, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas.  Joe was born April 2, 1950 to Joseph T. Hammond, II and Elouise (Cheek) Hammond in Baltimore, Maryland.

Joe graduated high school in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. He attended college at the University of Miami, Appalachian State University, and Baylor...

Loyd "Kenny" Tomlinson

Loyd "Kenny" Tomlinson

Aug 3, 2021

Loyd Kenny Tomlinson, 73, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Jonesboro, Arkansas. Kenny was born November 17, 1947 to Max Franklin Tomlinson and Marget Adell (Taylor) Tomlinson in Batesville, Arkansas.

Kenny was united in marriage to Fay Miller in 2001 at Alvin, Texas. Kenny had a degree in Electrical Engineering and spent his working...

Carmen Dale Harber

Carmen Dale Harber

Aug 3, 2021

Carmen Dale Harber, 86, departed this earth on August 3, 2021. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years, stationed in Florida, Alaska, Texas, and Oklahoma (Tinker AFB and Vance AFB), and abroad in Libya and Greenland. He had varied interests which included hunting, automotive, and gardening. Carmen is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law:...

Christina Denise Harris

Christina Denise Harris

Aug 2, 2021

Christina “Tina” Denise Harris, 54, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, August 2, 2021 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Christina was born September 1, 1966 to Barbara Lois Greenlee in Salem, Arkansas.

Tina was united in marriage to Johnny Charles Harris, Jr. on April 29, 1988 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Tina was an artist and loved to...

Donald Gene Gregory

Donald Gene Gregory

Jul 28, 2021

Donald Gene Gregory, 87, passed peacefully at his home in Cherokee Village on Wednesday, July 28,2021. He was surrounded by his wife and four daughters.

Don was born on August 24,1934 in Latour, MO to James and Grace Gregory. He was passionate and determined at a very early age to succeed and provide a better life for himself and his...

Ruthanne Shepherd

Ruthanne Shepherd

Jul 28, 2021

Ruthanne (Denoyer) Shepherd, 61, of Glencoe, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Salem, Arkansas.  Ruthanne was born November 22, 1959, to Clarence Denoyer and Harriet (Hackley) Denoyer at Kankakee, Illinois.   Ruthanne was married to Douglas Eugene Shepherd on March 6, 1981, in Conway, Arkansas.  Ruthanne worked at a few jobs but was mainly a homemaker. ...

Jackie Wade Southard

Jackie Wade Southard

Jul 22, 2021

Jackie Wade Southard of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed from this  life into his heavenly home on July 22, 2021 at the age of 70. He was born on December 3, 1950, in Salem, Arkansas, son of Hobart and Cleta Southard 

Jackie was kind, caring, and his heart was full of love.  He liked to laugh and joke and tell jokes...

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