Barker Funeral Home Logo

Obituaries

Barker Funeral Home Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Amber Lane Richardson

Amber Lane Richardson

Jan 21, 2021

Amber Lane Richardson, 42, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, January 21, 2021.  Amber was born October 19, 1978 to Verlin Gaston Richardson and Sue Ann (Schuler) Richardson in Calico Rock, Arkansas.

Amber was a substitute teacher at Viola Schools in Viola, Arkansas.  She was an outstanding cook and loved to feed her family and friends.  She...

Winnie Merrel Runsick

Winnie Merrel Runsick

Jan 21, 2021

Winnie Merrel (Robins) Runsick, 84, of Millington, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Millington, Tennessee.  Merrel was born October 16, 1936 to Richard Robins and Kitty (Neal) Robins in Brockwell, Arkansas.

Merrel was married to Gallen Runsick on July 15, 1984 in Moko, Arkansas.  Merrel was a homemaker and loved her family, especially her grandchildren...

Lee Welden

Lee Welden

Jan 17, 2021

Leland “Lee” Welden, 82, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas.  Lee was born May 4, 1938 to Leslie Welden and Mattie Elizabeth (Hardin) Welden in Hebbardsville, Kentucky.

Lee was married to Linda Kay Scott on July 17, 1967 in Brownsville, Tennessee.  Lee was a proud veteran.  Lee served in the United...

Donna Sue Rich

Donna Sue Rich

Jan 15, 2021

Donna Sue (Harsh) Rich, 66, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas.  Donna was born June 17, 1954 to Larry Harsh and LaVon (Creager) Harsh in Binger, Oklahoma.

Donna spent her working years as a clerk in a grocery store as well as various other jobs.  Donna loved to cook and loved...

Brenda Sue Hess

Brenda Sue Hess

Jan 14, 2021

Brenda Sue Hess, 68, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Batesville, Arkansas.  Brenda was born March 5, 1952 to Virgil Heath and Mildred (Elrod) Heath in Sylacauga, Alabama.

Brenda was married to Mike Hess on October 14, 1995 in San Diego, California.  Brenda spent her working years as a casino manager.  Brenda loved...

"Ace" Greg Cunningham

"Ace" Greg Cunningham

Jan 14, 2021

Carl Gregory Cunningham, 57, of Moko, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Moko, Arkansas.  Greg was born May 20, 1963 to Kenneth Ray Cunningham and Saundra Ethel (Bruner) Cunningham in Salem, Arkansas.

Greg was married to Vivian Michelle Freeman on June 28, 1986 in Thayer, Missouri.  Greg spent his working years as a heavy equipment...

Roberta Bishop

Roberta Bishop

Jan 13, 2021

Roberta Madgelene (Grissom) Bishop, 96, of Conway, Arkansas, (formerly of Saddle) passed from this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Conway, Arkansas.  Roberta was born May 16, 1924 to Obie Grissom and Goldie (Robinson) Grissom in South Fork, Arkansas.

Roberta was married to Val Bishop on October 1, 1941 in Heart, Arkansas.  Roberta spent her working years on at...

Linda Sue Billings

Linda Sue Billings

Jan 13, 2021

Linda Sue (Batterton) Billings, 74, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Sue was born September 30, 1946 to Loyd Rennie Batterton and Beulah Arenda (Emery) Batterton in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sue was married to Howard Ray Billings on March 26, 1966 in Viola, Arkansas.  Sue spent her working years as...

Larenda Joyce Standlee

Larenda Joyce Standlee

Jan 5, 2021

Larenda Joyce Standlee, 75, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas. Larenda was born December 14, 1945 to Harold Silvanus Burkhart and Sylvia Josephine (Dalton) Burkhart in Sunset, Utah.

Larenda was married to Walter D. Standlee on September 11, 1962 in Lake Tahoe, California. Larenda spent her working years on fruit farms...

Lanetta Ruth (Stephens) Robbins Taylor

Lanetta Ruth (Stephens) Robbins Taylor

Jan 1, 2021

Lanetta Ruth (Stephens) Robbins Taylor, 82, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, January 1, 2021 in Viola, Arkansas. Lanetta was born May 11, 1938 to Raymond Lee Stephens and Alma Leona (Crotts) Stephens in Elizabeth, Arkansas.

Lanetta was married to Duell Robbins on June 9, 1956 in Viola, Arkansas. She later married Leroy Taylor on April 14,...

William Fox Statler

William Fox Statler

Jan 1, 2021

William Fox Statler, 73, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, January 1, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Fox was born December 31, 1947 to Samuel R. Statler and Betty (Vaughn) Statler in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

Fox married Linda Meredith on August 30, 1970 and they had four children. Fox later married Joan Kelley on May 1, 2000...

Myreda Jo Smith

Myreda Jo Smith

Dec 28, 2020

Myreda Jo Smith, 79, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Jo was born September 18, 1941 to Burley Alford and Florence (Evans) Alford in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Jo spent her working years as a beautician.  Jo was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Salem, Arkansas and dearly loved the...

Edna Reable (Ross) Sanders Hopkins

Edna Reable (Ross) Sanders Hopkins

Dec 28, 2020

Edna Reable Ross Sanders Hopkins, 102, of West Plains, Missouri passed from this life on Monday, December 28, 2020 in West Plains, Missouri. Edna was born March 27, 1918 to John Daniel Ross and Aider Ethel (Russell) Ross in Wild Cherry, Arkansas.

Edna was married to James Owen Sanders on June 23, 1935 and to this union six children were...

Ricky Sherel Johnson

Ricky Sherel Johnson

Dec 26, 2020

Ricky Sherel Johnson, 70, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  Ricky was born September 20, 1950 to Woodrow Johnson, Sr. and Bessie Dell (Turner) Johnson in Como, Mississippi.

Ricky spent his working years as a roofer in building construction. Ricky loved his family, giving to others, hunting, fishing, and playing...

Mark Arnold

Mark Arnold

Dec 21, 2020

Kerry Mark Arnold, 53, of Neosho, Missouri, formerly of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, December 21, 2020 in Joplin, Missouri. Mark was born July 9, 1967 to Terry Neil Arnold and Patricia Jean (Mullin) Arnold in Neosho, Missouri.

Mark spent his working years as a Registered Nurse and was a member of the Salem First Baptist Church...

Lois Jean May

Lois Jean May

Dec 21, 2020

Lois Jean (Merillat) May, 88, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, December 21, 2020 in West Plains, Missouri.  Lois was born November 1, 1932 to Elden Merillat and Sylvia (Nafziger) Merillat in Fulton County, Ohio.

Lois was united in marriage to Ronald Ray May on June 23, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri and to this union two...

Sandra Lee Galbraith

Sandra Lee Galbraith

Dec 20, 2020

Sandra Lee (Hooker) Galbraith, 71, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Sandra was born July 21, 1949 to Sol Hooker and Eileen (Perez) Hooker in Martinez, California.

Sandra was married to Billy Galbraith and was a member of the Salem First Assembly of God Church in Salem, Arkansas. Sandra was...

Woodrow Eugene Hodges

Woodrow Eugene Hodges

Dec 20, 2020

Woodrow Eugene Hodges, 92, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  Woodrow was born April 20, 1928 to Horace James Hodges and Nora Lucy (Stephens) Hodges in Elizabeth, Arkansas.

Woodrow was united in marriage to Pauline Celestia Fore on January 11, 1949 in Salem, Arkansas.  Woodrow spent his working years a carpenter...

Warren Alfred Cadenbach

Warren Alfred Cadenbach

Dec 19, 2020

Warren Alfred Cadenbach, 99, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on December 19, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Warren was born October 13, 1921 in Wilmington, California to Joseph Bernard Cadenbach and Ruth Couch (Mueller) Cadenbach.

Warren was united in marriage to Eleanor Elzadah Wheeler on June 26, 1944 in Santa Monica, California. Warren spent his working years as a...

Marjorie Majora Holstine

Marjorie Majora Holstine

Dec 12, 2020

Marjorie Majora (Barker) Holstine, 95, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  Marjorie was born December 31, 1924 to William Clough Barker and Myrtle Elizabeth (Stephens) Barker in Viola, Arkansas.

Marjorie was married to Ruby Willeford and later married Lou Holstine. Marjorie spent her working years as a library aide for the...

Share by: