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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...

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...

Bessie Lucille Swanson

Bessie Lucille Swanson

Jul 25, 2020

 

Bessie “Betty” Lucille (Abney) Swanson

Betty passed away from heart disease/cancer on Saturday, July 25, 2020 surrounded by her children in Arlington, Texas. Betty was born Bessie Lucille Abney to (father) Hershel Sanfred Abney and (mother) Hattie Roxie Althea (Sutherland) Abney in Camp, Arkansas on August 27, 1937.

Betty loved to share memories of her childhood growing up on...

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...

Carolyn Virginia Littleford

Carolyn Virginia Littleford

Jul 24, 2020

Carolyn Virginia (Stigall) Littleford, 76, of Brockwell, Arkansas departed this life on July 24, 2020 at home. Carolyn was born on December 21, 1943 to Robert Lee Stigall and Avilou (Peters) Stigall in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Carolyn met Robert Lynn Littleford while he was stationed at Blytheville Air Force Base. They married July 10, 1959 and moved to his home in...

Dale L. Coggins

Dale L. Coggins

Jul 21, 2020

Dale L. Coggins, 76, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Dale was born on June 6, 1944 to Lawrence Coggins and Flodie Pauline (Dunkerson) Coggins in Agnos, Arkansas.

Dale was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Smith on July 31, 1962 in Salem, Arkansas and to this union four children were...

Jewell Marie Story

Jewell Marie Story

Jul 18, 2020

Jewell Marie (Dillard) Story, 88, of Bradenton, Florida passed from this life on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in Bradenton, Florida.  Jewell was born June 7, 1932 to the late Ernest Earl Dillard and Lela (Simmons) Dillard in Oxford, Arkansas.

Jewell married Lowell Gene Story on June 2, 1951 at Melbourne, Arkansas and to this union seven children were born.  Jewell...

John Rex Hall

John Rex Hall

Jul 13, 2020

John Rex Hall, 63, of Salem, Arkansas, lost his battle with multiple myeloma on Monday, July 13, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. John Rex was born on July 31, 1956 to Johnson Hall and Wilma Maxine (Hammond) Hall in Salem, Arkansas.

John Rex was united in marriage to Mary Alyce Whitmer on August 23, 1974 and to this union a beautiful...

Ronnie ~ James Ronald Dunaway

Ronnie ~ James Ronald Dunaway

Jul 11, 2020

James “Ronnie” Ronald Dunaway, 63, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Ronnie was born on November 13, 1956 to James Franklin Dunaway and Minnie Mae (Walton) Dunaway in Pensacola, Florida.

Ronnie worked as an iron worker, welder, and mechanic for many years and was of the Baptist faith. Ronnie was a...

Edward Walker, Jr.

Edward Walker, Jr.

Jul 7, 2020

Edward Walker, Jr., 70, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Edward was born on December 18, 1949 to Edward Walker, Sr. and Ellen J. (Vines) Walker in Miami, Florida.

Edward worked for the Department of Homeland Security and was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.

Edward is...

Danny Joe Miller

Danny Joe Miller

Jul 6, 2020

Danny Joe Miller, Sr., 65, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, July 6, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Danny was born on December 2, 1954 to Stanley Owen Miller and Vivian Pearl (Calger) Miller in Mattoon, Illinois.

Danny was united in marriage to Pamela Marie Chesmore on November 10, 1973 in Sterling, Illinois and to this union two...

Richard Dean Gardner

Richard Dean Gardner

Jun 30, 2020

Richard Dean Gardner, 48, of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Springfield, Missouri. Richard was born on August 2, 1971 to Everett Lee Gardner and Cecelia Narzelle (Carroll) Gardner in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

Richard spent his working years as a farm hand. Richard was a free spirit and did not like to be tied down....

Beatrice Jean Hammon

Beatrice Jean Hammon

Jun 27, 2020

Beatrice Jean Hammon, 80, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas. Beatrice was born on December 30, 1921 to Carl Daniel Hammon and Mary Lucille (Lamb) Hammon in Granite City, Illinois.

Beatrice spent her working years as a bartender and was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend....

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