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Anita Carroll Harris

Anita Carroll Harris

Jan 5, 2020

Anita Carroll (Collins) Harris, 92, of Highland, Arkansas crossed over into Heaven on January 5, 2020. She was born October 18, 1927 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, daughter of Lester and Mildred (Carroll) Collins. 

Anita was married to David E. “Dick” Harris on August 18, 1946 in Salem, Arkansas.  She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church where...

Orville Burton McFarland

Orville Burton McFarland

Jan 3, 2020

Orville Burton McFarland, Jr., 75, of Viola, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, January 3, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Orville was born to the late Orville Burton McFarland, Sr. and Betty Charlotte (Osborn) McFarland on June 26, 1944 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Orville was united into marriage to Marsha Kay Wentz on July 25, 1964 in Gardena, California and...

Candace Dee Delargy

Candace Dee Delargy

Dec 30, 2019

Candace Dee Delargy, 71, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, December 30, 2019 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Candace was born on May 15, 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa to the late Dean W. Rains and Leola (Newell) Rains.  

Candace was united into marriage to Gary Lee Delargy in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas on August 4, 2008. Candace...

Gregory Allen Cadenbach

Gregory Allen Cadenbach

Dec 24, 2019

Gregory Allen Cadenbach, 69, of Viola, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Gregory was born on March 19, 1950 in Long Beach, California. He was the son of Warren Alfred Cadenbach and Eleanor Elzadah (Wheeler) Cadenbach.

Gregory was united into marriage to Jo Ann Garner on November 11, 1972 in Salem, Arkansas. Greg was...

Bonnie Elizabeth Gildersleeve

Bonnie Elizabeth Gildersleeve

Dec 21, 2019

Bonnie Elizabeth Collins Gildersleeve loved life. She was a warrior who fought valiantly and fiercely for the people she loved and the things that she believed in. She was known for her heart and helpfulness and was always helping those who needed a hand. Those left to mourn will remember her with great love and admiration.

Bonnie was born on...

Michael Neill Moody, M.D.

Michael Neill Moody, M.D.

Dec 15, 2019

Dr. Michael Neill Moody, 73, of Salem, Arkansas passed away December 15, 2019, in Salem.

Michael was born August 18, 1946, in Batesville, the third of six children of John Jr. and Ruby Faye Moody.  An above average student and avid athlete, when he wasn’t on the basketball court or ball field, Michael was in the Fulton County Library –...

George Rex Humphries

George Rex Humphries

Dec 4, 2019

George Rex Humphries, 93, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on December 4, 2019 at Salem, Arkansas. He was born to the late Horatio (Race) James Humphries and Lois Lee (Watson) Humphries on April 19, 1926.  

 

George was united into marriage to Betty Jo Cunningham on January 12, 1952 in Salem, Arkansas and to this union two children...

N.J. (Jake) Benton

N.J. (Jake) Benton

Dec 2, 2019

N.J. “Jake” Benton, 86, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on December 2, 2019 at Salem, Arkansas. He was born to the late William Dewitt Benton and Cora Hettie (Carr) Benton on August 7, 1933 in Frenchtown, Arkansas.  

N.J. was united into marriage to Bonnie Sue Holloway on November 5, 1955 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. N.J. spent his working...

Michael (Zander) Alexzander Laxton

Michael (Zander) Alexzander Laxton

Dec 2, 2019

Michael Alexzander Laxton, 19, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on December 2, 2019 at Salem, Arkansas. He was born to James Michael Laxton and Heidi Marie (Brown) Laxton on May 23, 2000 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  

Zander graduated from Salem High School in 2018 and attended the Missouri Welding Institute. Zander loved hunting, four wheeling, mudding, welding, and playing...

Billie Ruth Worsham

Billie Ruth Worsham

Dec 1, 2019

Billie Ruth (Brown) Worsham, 88, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on December 1, 2019 at Salem, Arkansas. She was born to the late Wilford Brown and Opal Davis on April 2, 1931 in Moody, Missouri.  

Billie was united into marriage to Billy J. Worsham on September 9, 1946 in Viola, Arkansas and to this union five children were...

John Caggar Greer, III

John Caggar Greer, III

Nov 29, 2019

John Caggar Greer III, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on November 29, 2019, in Conway, Arkansas. He was born December 5, 1942, in Harlan, Kentucky to John Caggar Greer, Jr. and Evelyn Ruth (Mann) Greer.

After the loss of his father in World War II, his mother married James Cyphers, who was a career airman. The military life...

Ruby Marie Henderson

Ruby Marie Henderson

Nov 17, 2019

Ruby Marie Henderson was born to Thomas George and Mable (Tiner) Huie on April 3, 1926 in Conway County, Plumerville, Arkansas. Ruby married Claude Elmer Henderson on July 27th, 1943 and to this union two children were born.

Ruby spent her working years as a hair dresser (beautician) in Tupelo, Arkansas. She was a member of the Salem First Baptist...

Frank Eugene Huddle

Frank Eugene Huddle

Nov 16, 2019

Frank Eugene Huddle, 66, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Eugene was born to the late Dale Marvin Huddle and Jane Erma (Taylor) Huddle on November 18, 1952 in Union Township, Arkansas.

Eugene worked as a small engine repair man for many years and was of the Baptist faith. He was a...

Gloria Gail Busby

Gloria Gail Busby

Nov 16, 2019

Gloria Gail Busby, 70, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Gloria was born to the late James Edward Busby and Edith Lillian (Robertson) Busby on September 10, 1949 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Gloria worked for Tri County Shirt Company for several years. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

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Donald Ellis Bailey, Jr.

Donald Ellis Bailey, Jr.

Nov 15, 2019

Donald Ellis Bailey, Jr., 68, of Gepp, Arkansas departed this life on November 15, 2019 at Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. He was born to Donald Ellis Bailey, Sr. and Anna Elizabeth (McElhenny) Bailey on July 25, 1951 in Egg Harbor, New Jersey.  

Donald spent several years as a taxi driver and as an air conditioning repair man. Donald served our...

Barbara Gail Roe

Barbara Gail Roe

Nov 13, 2019

Barbara Gail Roe, 69, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on November 13, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Barbara was born to the late Creston Clifford Roe and Lida Gertrude (Laymon) Roe on May 16, 1950 in Wenatchee, Washington.

Barbara attended the Viola Methodist Church. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

She leaves to mourn her passing; mother,...

Myrtle Madline Kinder

Myrtle Madline Kinder

Nov 13, 2019

Myrtle Madline (Smith) Kinder, 85, of Bella Vista, Arkansas departed this life on November 13, 2019 in Rogers, Arkansas. Myrtle was born to the late Luther D. Smith and Bethel Elizabeth (Tidwell) Smith on June 12, 1934 in Protem, Missouri.

Myrtle was united into marriage to Darvis Neal Kinder on February 18, 1983 in Salem, Arkansas. Myrtle spent her working...

Troy Louis Elliott

Troy Louis Elliott

Nov 9, 2019

Troy Louis Elliott, 75, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on November 9, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Troy was born to the late Lee Elliott and Francis (Norsworthy) Elliott on September 7, 1944 in Wynne, Arkansas.

Troy was united into marriage to Opal Lorine Henslee on September 6, 2000 in Salem, Arkansas. Troy spent his working years as a mobile...

Jan Elizabeth (Horton) Propes

Jan Elizabeth (Horton) Propes

Oct 31, 2019

Jan Elizabeth (Horton) Propes, 80, of Heber Springs, Arkansas departed this life on October 31, 2019 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Jan was born to the late Lloyd Frank Horton and Bertie Ruth (Cox) Horton on April 15, 1939 in Viola, Arkansas.

 

Jan was united into marriage to Bobby Gene Propes on June 18, 1961 in Viola, Arkansas and to...

Brittany Leigh (Bridges) Oberbeck

Brittany Leigh (Bridges) Oberbeck

Oct 26, 2019

Brittany Leigh (Bridges) Oberbeck, 34, of Viola, Arkansas departed this life on October 26, 2019 in Viola, Arkansas. Brittany was born to Tommy Wayne Bridges and Charlotte Ann (Maynard) Bridges on March 27, 1985 in Salem, Arkansas.

 

Brittany was united into marriage to Joseph Paul Oberbeck on June 22, 2014 in Mountain View, Arkansas. Brittany was a homemaker and...

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