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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
Brenda Diane O'Neal
Apr 22, 2021
Brenda Diane O’Neal, 66, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Salem, Arkansas. Brenda was born December 10, 1954 to John Allen and Emma (Brewer) Allen in Mobile, Alabama.
Brenda was united in marriage to Anthony O’Neal on November 30, 1984 in Newark, Arkansas. Brenda spent her working years as a homemaker and was...
Randy Lee Isom, Sr.
Apr 19, 2021
Randy Lee Isom, Sr., 61, of Flippin, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Flippin, Arkansas. Randy was born February 10, 1960 in South Haven, Michigan to Roy Herschel Isom and Carol Helen (Niles) Isom.
Randy was united in marriage to Tami Rena Smith on November 1, 1980 in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two...
David Lee Highfill
Apr 17, 2021
David Lee Highfill, 59, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Salem, Arkansas. David was born September 20, 1961 to David O’Dean Highfill and Beulah Faye (White) Highfill in Springfield, Missouri.
David spent his working years as a truck driver. He was a loving son, brother, husband, stepfather, and friend.
David leaves to mourn...
Julie Claudette Foster
Apr 9, 2021
Julie Claudette Foster, 66, of Wiseman, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Salem, Arkansas. Julie was born June 30, 1954 in Fargo, North Dakota to Jimmy Sjothun and Anita (Stanly) Sjothun. Julie was raised by Jimmy Sjothun and Nancy (Tunnell) Sjothun, whom she called mother.
Julie was united in marriage to Nathan Foster on January...
Marshall Loyde Collins
Apr 7, 2021
Marshall Loyde Collins, 71, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Salem, Arkansas. Marshall was born June 24, 1949 to Loyde E. Collins and Mildred (Campion) Collins at Davenport, Iowa.
Marshall spent his working years with DRS Technology in West Plains, Missouri. Marshall was known by his grandchildren as “grandpa marshmallow”. He was...
Ronda Lee Rucker
Mar 25, 2021
Ronda Lee (Davis) Rucker, 55, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Camp, Arkansas. Ronda was born March 1, 1966 to Donald Lee Davis and Janice Carol (Risner) Davis in Salem, Arkansas.
Ronda worked as a Dietary Aide at the Fulton County Hospital. Ronda was a member of the Hardly Angels WRC and...
Dean Tharp
Mar 24, 2021
Jearl Dean Tharp, 75, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Dean was born December 29, 1945 to Loren Sevester Tharp and Loar Dalene (Glaspell) Tharp at Windsor, Illinois.
Dean was united in marriage to Helen Marie Thomas on December 23, 1977 in West Plains, Missouri. Dean spent his working years...
Margaret Michaels
Mar 13, 2021
Margaret Michaels, 79, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Salem, Arkansas. Margaret was born January 7, 1942 to Marvin Wade and Ida Irene (Fairchild) Wade at San Angelo, Texas.
Margaret was united in marriage to James Michaels on November 26, 1960 in San Angelo, Texas and to this union four children were born....
Charles Willett
Mar 5, 2021
Charles Willett, 69, formerly of Salem, AR entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 5, 2021, with his family by his side. Charles was born February 12, 1952 to Kenny and Evelyn Willett in West Plains, Missouri.
Karen married her “Prince Charles” on January 11, 1974 in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two children were born. Charles worked various...
James William Collins
Mar 2, 2021
James William Collins, 89, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. James was born October 8, 1931 to Richard Elisha Collins and Claude Mae (Baker) Collins at Harrisburg, Arkansas.
James married Nelda Grace Merchant on January 19, 1952 at Mountain Home, Arkansas and later married Helen Kaye Shrable on July 7,...
Gomer Paul Gene Martin
Feb 21, 2021
Paul Gene “Gomer” Martin, 80, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Cave City, Arkansas. Gomer was born March 9, 1940 to Carl H. Martin and Elva (Jackson) Martin at Glencoe, Arkansas.
Gomer married Betty Wallace and to this union three children were born. Gomer spent his working years as the Fulton County Sheriff,...
Betty Jo Humphries
Feb 20, 2021
Betty Jo Humphries, of Salem, AR, passed from this life to join her Lord and her beloved husband, George Rex, on February 20, 2021. Betty, the daughter of Rufus and Bernice Cunningham, was born on July 8, 1931, in Camp, AR. Betty attended Camp School in her younger years and was a graduate of Salem High School.Betty married the love...
Eula Mae (Smith) Godwin
Feb 14, 2021
Eula Mae (Smith) Godwin, 89, of Salem, Arkansas departed from this life on February 14, 2021, at Salem, Arkansas. Eula Mae was born November 4, 1931 to Wesley Grinsley Smith and Pearl (Miller) Smith at Sidney, Arkansas.
Eula Mae was united into marriage to Donald Dean Godwin on March 28, 1952 in Evening Shade, Arkansas. Eula Mae spent her working...
Edgar Walter Creech
Feb 11, 2021
Edgar Walter Creech, 85, of Camp, Arkansas departed from this life on February 11, 2021, at Salem, Arkansas. Edgar was born October 31, 1935 to Henry B. Creech and Pollie (Mefford) Creech at Totz, Kentucky.
Edgar was united into marriage to Norma Nadine Johnson on July 21, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois and to this union four sons were born. Edgar...
Shannon Spelman Eades
Feb 6, 2021
Shannon Spelman Eades, 50, of Searcy, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Searcy, Arkansas. Shannon was born December 4, 1970 to Thomas Alexander Eades and Regina Louise (Billings) Eades at Smithville, Missouri.
Shannon spent his working years as a carpenter and as a real estate agent. Shannon was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle,...
Dan Meldron Holland
Feb 2, 2021
Dan Meldron Holland, 49, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Salem, Arkansas. Dan was born January 13, 1972 to Ronald Holland and Linda (Jolley) Holland at Humble, Texas. Dan spent his working years as a welder, loved watching movies and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Salem, Arkansas....
Denise Louise Galbraith
Jan 24, 2021
Denise Louise Galbraith, 62, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on January 24, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas. Denise was born in Simi Valley, California on February 17, 1958.
Denise was gentle, caring, devoted, and family oriented. She loved to dance and have her pool time. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her soul mate (Jamie) unconditionally. She spent the...
Dr. Wayne Arnold
Jan 24, 2021
Dr. Hollis Wayne Arnold, DVM, 55, of Ward, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Ward, Arkansas. Wayne was born April 17, 1965 to Terry Neil Arnold and Patricia Jean (Mullin) Arnold at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
Wayne and Cheri were united in marriage on August 11, 2007 at Lonoke County, Arkansas. Wayne was a...
Sue (Moody) Lakey
Jan 23, 2021
Margaret "Sue" Moody Lakey, daughter of John Moody, Jr., and Ruby Faye McNeill Moody, was born May 27, 1942, in Salem, Arkansas. On January 23, 2021, she departed this earth in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Dr. Michael Moody.
Sue was a 1960 graduate of Salem High School and attended ASU...
John Frehlyn Maguffee, Jr.
Jan 22, 2021
John Frehlyn Maguffee Jr. (Junior) 88, of West Plains, Missouri, departed this life on Friday, January 22, 2021. John died peacefully with family at his side. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. We mourn his loss and await seeing his renewed body and mind in glory. He was a good man and faithful servant...
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