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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Hilda Dean Allmon

Hilda Dean Allmon

May 13, 2021

Hilda Dean (McMullin) Allmon, 97, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on May 13, 2021 at Salem, Arkansas. Hilda was born April 16, 1924 in Hickman, Kentucky to Gaither McMullin and Ada McMullin.

Hilda was united in marriage to Ralph Warren Allmon on April 5, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. Hilda was a remarkable woman with the gift of...

Lydia Joannah Herring

Lydia Joannah Herring

May 11, 2021

Lydia Joannah Herring was the daughter of Michael Wesley Herring and Jessequine Mykael Morgan. She is survived by her parents; sister, Mykaela Herring of Salem, Arkansas; grandparents, Marcus Herring of Cord, Arkansas, Melissa Herring of Glencoe, Arkansas and Christina Oaks of Mountain Home, Arkansas; aunts, uncles, and many other relatives.

Memorial visitation services will be 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Tuesday, May...

Michael Dwayne Strauser

Michael Dwayne Strauser

May 9, 2021

Michael Dwayne Strauser, 62, of Brockwell, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Brockwell, Arkansas. Michael was born March 30, 1959 in Dallas, Texas to Kenneth Lester Strauser and Anna Lea (Abney) Strauser.

Michael spent his working years as a farmer and was a member of the Horseshoe Bend Boating and Fishing Club. Michael loved hunting,...

Jarrett Wally Goodson

Jarrett Wally Goodson

May 4, 2021

Jarrett Wally Goodson, 67, of Moody, Missouri passed from this life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Moody, Missouri. Jarrett was born November 6, 1953 in Hayti, Missouri to Jewell Wiley Goodson and Margie Dene (Rolen) Goodson.

Jarrett was united in marriage to Helen Jane Lewis on June 12, 2000 in West Plains, Missouri. Jarrett spent his working years as...

Dorthy Mae (Standley) Hutchison

Dorthy Mae (Standley) Hutchison

May 4, 2021

Dorthy Mae (Standley) Hutchison, 86, of Thayer, Missouri passed from this life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Dorthy was born March 28, 1935 to Joseph Hooker Standley, Jr. and Mabel Edith (Winn) Standley at Koshkonong, Missouri.

Dorthy was united in marriage to Roy Lavern Hutchison on May 6, 1956 in Hernando, Mississippi. Dorthy was a homemaker...

Rebecca Ann (Roper) McClelland

Rebecca Ann (Roper) McClelland

Apr 30, 2021

Rebecca Ann (Roper) McClelland, 45, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Rebecca was born December 13, 1975 to Terry Paul Roper and Naomi Anita (Cowgill) Roper Mitchell at Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Rebecca spent her working years as a homemaker and was a member of the Enterprise Baptist Church in Viola,...

Charlie King LaFevers, II

Charlie King LaFevers, II

Apr 30, 2021

Charlie King LaFevers, II, son of Charlie King LaFevers and Della Ann (Babcock) LaFevers, was born September 15, 1982 in Salem, Arkansas. On Friday, April 30, 2021, he departed this life in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.

Charlie was a 2000 graduate of Salem High School. Charlie worked for the Arkansas State Highway Department for seventeen years on the Heavy Bridge Crew,...

Stanley Maurice Hurst

Stanley Maurice Hurst

Apr 26, 2021

Stanley Maurice Hurst, 67, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, April 26, 2021, at Springfield, Missouri.  Stanley was born December 30, 1953 to Clarence Monell Hurst and Arla Mae (Harmon) Hurst at Eta Jima, Japan.

Stanley spent his working years as a carpenter and served his country in the United States Navy.  Stanley graduated from Salem High...

Davidlee Alan Kane Stansbury

Davidlee Alan Kane Stansbury

Apr 26, 2021

Davidlee Alan Kane Stansbury, 19, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life and went to be with his Lord and Savior. Davidlee was born on April 7, 2002 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Davidlee graduated with the Class of 2020 from Salem High School where he participated in the Drama Club as well as other activities. Some may have known him as...

Richard John Chmielewski

Richard John Chmielewski

Apr 25, 2021

Richard “Dick” John Chmielewski passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Salem, Arkansas. Richard was born to Alex Chmielewski and Martha (Guttman) Chmielewski on September 2, 1940. 

Dick was born and raised in Wisconsin and retired to Arkansas. Dick spent his working years as an auto mechanic and mold finisher. He was the former husband of Elaine...

Brenda Diane O'Neal

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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