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Brenda Colleen Galbraith

Brenda Colleen Galbraith

Oct 8, 2020

Brenda Colleen Galbraith,63, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  Brenda was born December 9, 1956 to Floyd Galbraith and Audrey Mae (Barnes) Galbraith in Alaska.

Brenda spent her working years as a laborer and caretaker on a farm. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Brenda leaves...

Don Carlos Rock

Don Carlos Rock

Oct 2, 2020

Don Carlos Rock, 81, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, October 2, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Don was born February 7, 1939 to Walter Lee Rock and Helen Lucille (Eldridge) Rock in Parkin, Arkansas.

Don was married to Martha Lucille Matthews on July 2, 1960 at St. Francis, Arkansas and to this union two daughters were...

Jo Ann Barrom

Jo Ann Barrom

Sep 25, 2020

Jo Ann Barrom, 84, of Evening Shade, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 25, 2020 in Evening Shade, Arkansas.  Jo Ann was born October 4, 1935 to Lewis Anthony Barrom, Sr. and Thelma Dean (Pinegar) Barrom in Memphis, Tennessee.

Jo Ann retired as an Invoice Adjuster from Fed Ex in Memphis, Tennessee. She taught...

Thomas L. Bassham

Thomas L. Bassham

Sep 13, 2020

Thomas L. Bassham, 93, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  Thomas was born August 17, 1927 to Jay Felix Bassham and Mary Evelyn (Holloway) Bassham in Moko, Arkansas.

Thomas was united in marriage to Vera Fern Kinder on December 6, 1955 in Sturkie, Arkansas and to this union 5 children were...

William Roy Hobbs

William Roy Hobbs

Sep 13, 2020

William Roy Hobbs, 79, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in Ash Flat, Arkansas.  William was born February 21, 1941 to William Logan Hobbs and Nellie (Adams) Hobbs in Owensboro, Kentucky.

William spent his working years as a car salesman and was a car enthusiast.  William was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather,...

James Franklin Howell

James Franklin Howell

Sep 12, 2020

James Franklin Howell, 78, of Bexar, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, September 12, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  James was born February 9, 1942 to Ode Howell and Daisy (White) Howell in Alton, Missouri.

James married Kathleen Dodd at Calico Rock, Arkansas in 1962 and to this union 4 children were born.  James spent his working years as a...

William Jay Gildersleeve

William Jay Gildersleeve

Sep 7, 2020

William Jay Gildersleeve was an amazing friend and a compassionate soul. He was always helping those who needed a hand. All those who knew him will remember his legacy of love and consideration. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Elizabeth Collins, and they operated Riverview Motel in Mammoth Spring for many years. He was also a long-time employee of...

"Jake" James Lee Hardin

"Jake" James Lee Hardin

Sep 4, 2020

James Lee “Jake” Hardin, 72, of Camp, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, September 4, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  Jake was born November 14, 1947 to Benton Monroe Hardin and Lila Mae (Stone) Hardin in Camp, Arkansas.

Jake married Linda Sue Dunigan on March 4, 1964 at Salem, Arkansas.  Jake served his country in the United States Army during...

Linda Belle Hall

Linda Belle Hall

Sep 2, 2020

Linda Belle (Mahaffey) Hall, 68, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Linda was born to Louis Mahaffey and Bernice (Rogers) Mahaffey on October 28, 1951 in Williford, Arkansas.  

Linda was married to Billy Carroll Hall on July 3, 1974 in Oxford, Arkansas.  Linda attended Southern Baptist on an Art Scholarship...

Christine Denise Lugenbeal

Christine Denise Lugenbeal

Aug 31, 2020

Christine Denise Lugenbeal, 45, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, August 31, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  Christine was born February 3, 1975 to James Ray Ashcraft and Mary Lee (Talley) Ashcraft in Long Beach, California.

Christine married Robert Edward Lugenbeal on August 9, 1997 at Salem, Oregon.  Christine spent her working years as a 2nd and...

Robert Kevin Hinson

Robert Kevin Hinson

Aug 31, 2020

Robert Kevin Hinson, 53, of Gepp, Arkansas passed from this life on August 31, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  Robert was born July 21, 1967 to Alonzo W. Hinson and Audrey L. (Cline) Hinson in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Robert was united in marriage to Melanie Suzanne Lane on May 19, 2013 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Robert spent his working years in...

Alice Marie Throckmorton

Alice Marie Throckmorton

Aug 28, 2020

Alice Marie (Baker) Throckmorton, 88, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  Alice was born August 23, 1932 to Frank Baker and Alice Lorraine (Mueth) Baker in Elsberry, Missouri.

Alice married Kenneth Lavern Throckmorton on October 11, 1951 at Bowling Green, Missouri.  Alice spent her working years as a homemaker and was...

Margaret Eugenia Standish

Margaret Eugenia Standish

Aug 26, 2020

Margaret Eugenia Standish, 98, of Cave City, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Cave City, Arkansas. Margaret was born to Justin Eugene DeVault and Margaret Ruth (Boring) DeVault on January 15, 1922 in Erwin, Tennessee.  

Margaret was united in marriage to Edward Charles Standish in 1985 in Salem, Arkansas. Margaret spent her working years...

Jimmy Don McBride

Jimmy Don McBride

Aug 26, 2020

Jimmy Don McBride, 52, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Jimmy was born to Donald Wayne McBride and Katheryn Sue (Smith) McBride on August 29, 1967 in Salem, Arkansas.  

Jimmy spent many years as a truck driver and worked for Ozark Waste Disposal in Salem, Arkansas.  Jimmy also worked for...

Donald Dean Godwin

Donald Dean Godwin

Aug 13, 2020

Donald Dean Godwin, 91, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family into the arms of the Lord. Donald was born to the late William Carey Godwin and Arlie (Mooney) Godwin on May 19, 1929 in Peace Valley, Arkansas.  

Donald was united in marriage to Eula Mae...

Diane Marie Tyler

Diane Marie Tyler

Aug 6, 2020

Diane Marie Tyler, 37, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Diane was born to Debbie Jean (Napier) Faulkner and David Tyler on August 30, 1982 in Houston, Texas.  

Diane worked for OPAA as the Cafeteria Manager for Salem High School. Diane always talked about all the children that she helped...

Joe Dale Coggins

Joe Dale Coggins

Aug 1, 2020

Joey “Joe” Dale Coggins, 55, of Morriston, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Joe was born to Dale L. Coggins and Phyllis Ann (Smith) Coggins on June 16, 1965 in Sterling, Illinois.  

Joe was united in marriage to Tamara Lorraine Stowe on February 24, 1994 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and later married...

Alice Jean Wright

Alice Jean Wright

Jul 31, 2020

Alice Jean Wright, 67, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.  Alice was born September 29, 1952 to Earl Conn Henderson and Barbara Jean (Dowers) Henderson in Paris, Illinois.

Alice married James Leroy Wright on February 16, 1972 at Shawneetown, Illinois.  Alice spent her working years as a homemaker.  Alice loved her...

Ellen Artiebelle Ball

Ellen Artiebelle Ball

Jul 27, 2020

Ellen Artiebelle Ball, 58, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, July 27, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Ellen was born to the late Oscar Leon Sloan and Charlotte Alyne (Holloway) Sloan on December 23, 1961 in Bransville, Missouri.

Ellen was united in marriage to Jerry Ball in 1989 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Ellen spent her working years as...

Ethan Hatfield

Ethan Hatfield

Jul 25, 2020

William Ethan Hatfield, 40, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas departed this life on July 25, 2020 at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Ethan was born on March 22, 1980 to William Earl Hatfield and Sharon Louise (Hopper) Hatfield in Salem, Arkansas.

Ethan had a natural talent for mechanicing, loved to hunt and fish, and attended the Light in the Wilderness Assembly of God...

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