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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Tracy Michele Lamb

Tracy Michele Lamb

Jul 21, 2021

Tracy Michele (Johnson) Lamb, 54, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at North Little Rock, Arkansas.  Tracy was born February 26, 1967, to Loman Boyce Johnson and Sandra Irene (Thomas) Johnson in Newport, Arkansas.   Tracy was united in marriage to James Muril Lamb on October 3, 1993, in Tuckerman, Arkansas.  Tracy spent her working...

Lena Mae Hall

Lena Mae Hall

Jul 19, 2021

Lena Mae  (Walker) Hall, 73, of Heart, Arkansas passed from this life Monday, July 19, 2021 at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Lena was  born December 24, 1947 to A.B. Walker and Ina (Ford) Walker in Sidney, Arkansas.

Lena was united in marriage to Stanley Hall on December 29, 1989 in Bellefonte, Arkansas. Lena spent her working years as an Insurance Agent...

Jesse James Smith

Jesse James Smith

Jul 19, 2021

Jesse James Smith, 50, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Salem, Arkansas.  Jesse was born January 26, 1971, to Edra Ray Smith and Gloria Jean (Vander) Smith at Modesto, California.

Jesse was a carpenter and loved to work with his hands.  He was kind, caring and his heart was full of love.  He...

Helen Jane Lewis

Helen Jane Lewis

Jul 10, 2021

Helen Jane Lewis Goodson of Moody, Missouri passed from this life on July 10, 2021 in West Plains, Missouri.

Helen was united in marriage to Jarrett Wally Goodson on June 12, 2000 in West Plains, Missouri. Helen was a small business owner and operator in her earlier years. Later in life she was a homemaker and care taker of her...

Charles Wilb James

Charles Wilb James

Jul 7, 2021

Charles Wilb James, 86, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Elizabeth, Arkansas. Wilb was born December 31, 1934, to Delford James and Eva Alice (Crotts) James at Elizabeth, Arkansas.

Wilb was united in marriage to Nelta Rhudeen Dockins on June 30, 1956, in Elizabeth, Arkansas and to this union five children were born....

Vivienne S. Garner

Vivienne S. Garner

Jul 4, 2021

Vivienne S. Garner, 96, of N. 6th Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at her home. Visitation will be 1 PM – 3 PM, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 PM, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Joiner officiating. Interment will take place in...

Virgie Mae Cotter

Virgie Mae Cotter

Jun 27, 2021

Virgie Mae Cotter, 78, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Salem, Arkansas.  Virgie was born March 4, 1943, to Jimmy Gibson and Venita Mae (Tilley) Gibson at Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Virgie married Kermit Taylor Cotter on March 4, 1965, in Gainesville, Missouri and to this union two daughters were born.  Virgie spent her...

Andrew Bob Foster

Andrew Bob Foster

Jun 26, 2021

Andrew Bob Foster, 47, of Henderson, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Andrew was born December 16, 1973, at Jacksonville, Arkansas.

Andrew married Melody Lynn Walker on January 1, 2010, in Henderson, Arkansas.  Upon graduation from high school Andrew attended Technical School to develop his interest in automotive technology.  Andrew spent the...

Vernon Marvin Cotter

Vernon Marvin Cotter

Jun 25, 2021

Vernon Marvin Cotter, 90, of Gepp, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, June 25, 2021, at his home in Gepp, Arkansas.  Vernon was born September 21, 1930, to Gilbert Marvin Cotter and Nancy Bessie (Foster) Cotter at Viola, Arkansas.

Vernon was married to Reba Jean Tilley on June 5, 1954, in Mountain Home, Arkansas and to this union four...

Evan Thomas Bowers

Evan Thomas Bowers

Jun 23, 2021

Evan Thomas Bowers, 31, of Cordova, Tennessee passed from this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at North Little Rock, Arkansas.  Evan was born April 18, 1990, at Jonesboro, Arkansas and grew up in Winchester, Virginia.

Evan spent his working years as a carpenter and enjoyed woodworking.  Evan loved the outdoors, fishing, and his family.  Evan had a contagious smile...

Barbara Louise Coleman

Barbara Louise Coleman

Jun 14, 2021

Barbara Louise Coleman, 84, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, June 14, 2021, at West Plains, Missouri.  Barbara was born August 18, 1936, to Caroll Montague and Barbara (Fitzpatrick) Montague at Paris, Illinois.

Barbara was married to Donald Coleman on October 4, 1958, in Mattoon, Illinois and to this union one son was born.  Barbara spent...

David Max Webber

David Max Webber

Jun 12, 2021

David Max Webber, 47, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Salem, Arkansas.  David was born April 9, 1974, to David Michael Webber and Yvonne Othell (Weathers) Webber at Salem, Arkansas.

David spent his working years as a salesman.  David worked as a car salesman in Fayetteville and Springfield.  David also worked in Wal...

Robyn Michelle (Sharp) Archey

Robyn Michelle (Sharp) Archey

Jun 7, 2021

Robyn Michelle (Sharp) Archey, 63, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Robyn was born March 19, 1958, to Robert Jacob Sharp and Peggy Carol (Rudkin) Sharp at Little Rock, Arkansas.

Robyn spent her working years as a hairdresser and was her family’s real life “superhero”.  Family was everything to Robyn,...

Ronald Claude Ray

Ronald Claude Ray

Jun 6, 2021

Ronald Claude Ray, 78, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ronald was born August 13, 1942, to Houston Sylvesta Ray and Gladys Maloa (Gillium) Ray at Sweetwater, Texas.

Ronald married Patsy Charlene Booth on February 22, 1962, in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two children were born.  Ronald later...

Louie Oscar Lakey, Jr.

Louie Oscar Lakey, Jr.

Jun 3, 2021

Louie Oscar Lakey, Jr, son of Louie Oscar Lakey Sr and Irene McGee Lakey was born on March 23, 1944 in England, Arkansas. On June 3, 2021 he departed this earth in Alexander, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Billy Lakey and Bobby Lakey. Sister, Ida Lou Lakey and wife Margaret "Sue" Moody Lakey of 34...

Spencer Paul Matty

Spencer Paul Matty

May 31, 2021

 

 

Spencer Paul Matty, 27, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, May 31, 2021.  Spencer was born December 10, 1993 to Michael Paul Matty and Heather Eve Brandell at Salem, Arkansas.Spencer worked as a rancher, carpenter and could fix just about anything.  He cherished his time spent with his family, fishing at the river, riding four...

Patricia Ellen Dvorak

Patricia Ellen Dvorak

May 30, 2021

Patricia Ellen Dvorak,65, of Oxford, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her home in Oxford, Arkansas. Patricia was born March 9, 1956 to William Hedrick and Dorothy (Glaspie) Hedrick at Ashland, Oregon. Patricia spent her working years as a truck driver and was of Christian faith. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother,...

Joseph Benjamin LaValley

Joseph Benjamin LaValley

May 23, 2021

Joseph Benjamnin LaValley

On Sunday, May 23rd 2021, Joseph Benjamin LaValley, loving father & grandfather passed away at the age of 81. Joseph was born on January 23, 1940 in Bisbee, Az.

He was so many things to so many people, it's hard to put into words all the different ways he touched each of our lives. He was a...

Essie "Beth" Elizabeth Lawing

Essie "Beth" Elizabeth Lawing

May 21, 2021

Essie “Beth” Elizabeth (Shrable) Lawing, 90, of Gepp, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Beth was born July 7, 1930 in Gepp, Arkansas to Alfred Marion Shrable and Mary Lavada (Roper) Shrable.

Beth was united in marriage to Samuel Elbert Lawing on July 9, 1947 in Salem, Arkansas. Beth spent her working...

Clinton Franklin Bennett

Clinton Franklin Bennett

May 21, 2021

Clinton Franklin Bennett, 82, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Clinton was born July 21, 1938 at Couch, Missouri to Hubert Franklin Bennett and Opal Melissa (Alford) Bennett.

Clinton spent many years in Kansas where he worked as a yard foreman at Round & Porter Lumber and owned many...

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