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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area
David Charles Wahl
Nov 18, 2020
David Charles Wahl, 70, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. David was born December 26, 1949 to Rudolph David Wahl and Patience Mildred (Kershner) Wahl in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
David was a kind and thoughtful person. David was always smiling and had something nice to say to everyone. David was a...
Samuel Tollie Cochran
Nov 14, 2020
Samuel “Sam” Tollie Cochran, 80, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Sam was born January 4, 1940 to Ralph Leland Cochran and Emma Glenn (Humphries) Cochran in Union, Arkansas.
Sam spent his working years doing refrigeration and appliance repair. Sam loved to hunt, fish and was a member of the...
Walterene Ford
Nov 7, 2020
Walterene Ford, 74, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Walterene was born August 14, 1946 to Walter I Hare, Sr. and Ida Mae (Nuckolls) Hare in Miami, Oklahoma.
Walterene was united in marriage to Jess Ford on August 14, 2000 in Salem, Arkansas. Walterene spent her working years as a caregiver...
Vernell Downum
Nov 7, 2020
Glenna Vernell (Fowler) Downum, 83, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Batesville, Arkansas. Vernell was born September 19, 1937 to Arnold L. Fowler and Sallie E. (Threlkeld) Fowler in Manila, Arkansas.
Vernell was united in marriage to Vearl Dean Downum on October 26, 1988 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Vernell spent her working years as...
Neva Talbert
Oct 29, 2020
Neva (Owens) Talbert, 92, of Henderson, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Henderson, Arkansas. Neva was born January 28, 1928 to Otis Lee Owens and Sarah Elizabeth (McCarty) Owens in Elizabeth, Arkansas.
Neva was united in marriage to James Talbert on April 20, 1946 in Henderson, Arkansas. Neva spent her working years as an assembler...
Gaines Irving Arnold
Oct 23, 2020
Gaines Irving Arnold, 54, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, October 23, 2020 in Joplin, Missouri. Gaines was born March 21, 1966 to Terry Neil Arnold and Patricia Jean (Mullin) Arnold in Neosho, Missouri.
Gaines was employed as a counselor for Families Inc. covering the school districts of Calico Rock and Melbourne. Gaines served his country in...
Betty Marie Wilkening
Oct 22, 2020
Betty Marie Wilkening, 96, of Granite City, Illinois (formerly of Camp, Arkansas) passed from this life on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Granite City, Illinois. Betty was born March 18, 1924 to Luther Ozike Holloway and Julia Ann (Martin) Holloway in Moko, Arkansas.
Betty was married to Bryce Henry Wilkening on July 17, 1943 at Salem, Arkansas and to this...
Pauline Scoggins
Oct 19, 2020
Mrs. Pauline Wilson Scoggins, age 91, of Salem, AR passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. Mrs. Scoggins was born in Danielsville to the late, Paul and Missouri Burnette Wood. Mrs. Scoggins was a retired clerk for Dan Rivers. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Scoggins was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Scoggins and son, Johnny W....
Nancy Lee Williams
Oct 9, 2020
In Loving Memory of
Nancy Lee Williams
Nancy, affectionately known as Peggy, went home to heaven on October 9th, 2020.
Peggy brought a special smile to all that knew her. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone. She loved Elvis, all animals, all her family, especially the little ones and she could entertain them for hours....
Clyde David McCollum
Oct 9, 2020
Clyde David McCollum, 68, of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Clyde was born August 11, 1952 to Jerl Roland McCollum and Goldie Alta (Pitchford) McCollum in Salem, Arkansas.
Clyde was married to Debbie Lee Nix on August 11, 1972 at Ash Flat, Arkansas and to this union two daughters...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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