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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Rouben Wayne Roddey

Rouben Wayne Roddey

May 29, 2020

Rouben Wayne Roddey, 48, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Viola, Arkansas. Rouben was born October 11, 1971 to Marvin Wayne Roddey and Janie Louise (Rice) Roddey in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Roddey spent his working years as a deck hand on tugboats, served his country in the United States Army and was of the...

Lilly Mae Long

Lilly Mae Long

May 21, 2020

Lilly Mae (Tunnicliff) Long, 61, of Elizabeth, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Elizabeth, Arkansas. Lilly was born April 18, 1959 to the late Odis Ollen Tunnicliff and Velma Jean (Chism) Tunnicliff in Muncie, Indiana.

Lilly was united in marriage to Ronald Eldon Long on August 17, 1991 in Elizabeth, Arkansas. Lilly was a retired...

Betty June Anders

Betty June Anders

May 21, 2020

Betty June Anders, 96, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Betty was born June 28, 1923 to the late John Yeo and Grace (Burkheiser) Yeo in Centerville, Iowa.

Betty was united in marriage to Harry Ernest Anders on June 27, 1942 in Unionville, Missouri and to this union three...

William Leander Ealey

William Leander Ealey

May 17, 2020

William “Bill” Leander Ealey, 54, of Mt. Home, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Yellville, Arkansas.  William was born May 25, 1965 to the late William Henry Ealey and Dorothy Delora (Mooney) Ealey in Springfield, Illinois.

William was retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant.  William served his country during Operation...

Emilia (Sokolowski) Roberts

Emilia (Sokolowski) Roberts

May 15, 2020

Emilia “Millie” (Sokolowski) Roberts, 99, of Bartlett, Tennessee, formerly of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Collierville, Tennessee. Emilia was born July 29, 1920 to the late Joseph Sokolowski and Louise (Turowski) Sokolowski in Clove Valley, New York.

Emilia was united in marriage to Lloyd Alvin Roberts in Peekskill, New York on January 24,...

Roy Gene Rogers, Sr.

Roy Gene Rogers, Sr.

May 13, 2020

Roy Gene Rogers, Sr., 76, of Elizabeth, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Roy was born to the late G.W. Rogers, Jr and Edith L. (Bulla) Rogers on April 2, 1944 in Norfork, Arkansas.  

Roy was united in marriage to Mabel J. Taylor and later married Pamela R. (Wood) Hall. Roy spent his...

Darren Lee Norman

Darren Lee Norman

May 13, 2020

Darren Lee Norman, 35, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Salem, Arkansas. Darren was born to Michael Carl Norman, Sr., and Teresa Marie (Sparks) Norman on September 26, 1984 in Salem, Arkansas.  

Darren was a mechanic and would help anybody. Darren loved motorcycles, had a big heart and enjoyed making people laugh. Darren...

Kazuko (Hayashi) Sloan

Kazuko (Hayashi) Sloan

May 9, 2020

Kazuko (Hayashi) Sloan was born on February 7, 1928 in Takehara, Japan.

She is preceded in death by her parents (Ryuon and Umeyo Hayashi), husband (Zane Sloan), five brothers, and three sisters.

She is survived by two stepsons, Raymond Sloan and wife Kathy of Lebanon, Missouri and Robert Sloan of Florida; stepdaughter, Linda Ryan of Austin, Texas; two nephews, George...

Robert James King, Sr.

Robert James King, Sr.

May 1, 2020

Robert James King, Sr. was born at Many Islands, Fulton County, Arkansas on October 7, 1930 to the late Allen King and Jody “Ethel” May (Hurst) King Qualls Downs. Robert died the evening of May 1, 2020 at Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation at Ash Flat, Arkansas.

Robert served his country during the Korean War aboard the Ammunition Supply ship, USS...

Emery Lee King

Emery Lee King

Apr 24, 2020

Emery Lee King, 79, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Emery was born September 9, 1940 to the late Rowland Curzy King and Margaret Louise (Bosworth) King in Salem, Arkansas.

Emery was united in marriage to Mary Rowena Gibson. Emery worked as a manager at Short’s Hardware and Aid True Value...

Duane Alfred Guffey

Duane Alfred Guffey

Apr 21, 2020

Duane Alfred Guffey, 75, of Viola, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Viola, Arkansas. Duane was born November 21, 1944 to the late Henry Kay (H.K.) Guffey and Erple L. (Blair) Guffey in Mitchell, Arkansas.

Duane was united in marriage to Brenda Karen Baker on June 19, 1965 in Viola, Arkansas and to this union...

Bonnie Lee Cotter

Bonnie Lee Cotter

Apr 18, 2020

Bonnie Lee (Endicott) Cotter, 91, of Gepp, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Bonnie was born December 8, 1928 to the late Gaither D. Endicott and Neva (Anderson) Endicott in Tecumseh, Missouri.

Bonnie was united in marriage to James Darrell Cotter on March 18, 1966 in Gepp, Arkansas. Bonnie was a homemaker...

Joy Faye Kersey

Joy Faye Kersey

Apr 18, 2020

Joy Faye (Tucker) Kersey, 85, of Glencoe, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Joy was born June 10, 1934 to the late Earl M. Tucker and Una Faye (Isenhower) Tucker in Paris, Texas.

Joy was united in marriage to Gale Dean Kersey on September 12, 1954 in Salem, Arkansas and to this union...

Peggy Lou Gross

Peggy Lou Gross

Apr 17, 2020

Peggy Lou (Isom) Gross, 75, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, April 17, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Peggy was born December 9, 1944 to the late Roy Herschel Isom and Lottie Vernice (Henderson) Isom in Bangor, Michigan.

Peggy was united in marriage to Raymond Devayne Greer and later married Marshall Jackson Gross. Peggy was a Registered...

Reggie Jones

Reggie Jones

Apr 7, 2020

Reggie Jones, 64, of Calico Rock, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Reggie was born May 26, 1955 to the late Raymond Jones and Ruby Pearl Jones in Delaplaine, Arkansas.

Reggie spent his working years as a farmer. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.

Reggie...

Karen Agnes (Musrial) Stegeman

Karen Agnes (Musrial) Stegeman

Mar 11, 2020

Karen Agnes (Musrial) Stegeman, 77, of Violet Hill, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Violet Hill, Arkansas. Karen was born December 6, 1942 to William Stanley Musrial and Josephine Honor (Sullivan) Musrial in Detroit, Michigan.

Karen was united into marriage to Lee M. Stegeman in Wellington, Kansas and to this union two children were born....

Dowl David Godwin

Dowl David Godwin

Mar 1, 2020

Dowl David Godwin, 73, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on March 1, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Dowl was born May 1, 1946 to the late Carl David Godwin and Trellis Lorene (Blankenship) Godwin in Evening Shade, Arkansas.

Dowl was united into marriage to Lynda Jean Barnett on November 6, 1971 in Salem, Arkansas and to this union a daughter...

Dianna Lynn (Collins) Frets

Dianna Lynn (Collins) Frets

Feb 25, 2020

Dianna Lynn (Collins) Frets, 69, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Dianna was born August 28, 1950 to Thomas Andrew Collins and Elaine (Bearden) Collins in Batesville, Arkansas. Dianna spent her working years as a caretaker and was of the Christian faith. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother,...

A. Calvin Estes

A. Calvin Estes

Feb 20, 2020

A. Calvin Estes

The son of John Matt Estes and Dora Agnos (Hall) Estes was born July 4, 1924 in Agnos, Arkansas. He departed this life on February 20, 2020, at the age of 95 years. Calvin was one of seven children and was preceded in death by an infant daughter Mary Kathleen Estes, parents, and five sisters Beulah Leftwich...

Frances Louise McCrackin

Frances Louise McCrackin

Feb 11, 2020

Frances Louise McCrackin, of Lakeview, Arkansas, passed on February 11, 2020, in Lakeview, Arkansas.   Frances was born in Sitka, Arkansas on August 17, 1935 to the late Gathor F. Van Winkle and Lessie (Hughes) Van Winkle.

Frances worked as a deli manager for A & P Grocery and was a member of the Mountain Home Church of Christ.  Frances loved...

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