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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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