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Travis Keith Smith

Travis Keith Smith

Jun 16, 2024

Travis Keith Smith, 47, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Travis was born on January 24, 1977, in San Luis Obispo, California. Travis served our country in the United States Army for over twenty years. Travis received numerous medals and awards, retired as a Sergeant First Class, and served during the Iraq War....

Diana Marie Wilson

Diana Marie Wilson

Jun 1, 2024

Diana Marie Wilson, 86, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Diana was born to Russell Webster Plutz and Lucille (Hachmann) Plutz on August 11, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois.   Diana married Donald Oscar Wilson on November 30, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois. Diana spent her working years as a business owner and as a homemaker. Diana loved her...

Terry Albert Wilson

Terry Albert Wilson

May 30, 2024

Terry Albert Wilson, 62, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Terry was born to Albert G. Wilson and Margaret (Breedlove) Wilson on October 7, 1961, in Armstrong, Ontario, Canada.   Terry spent his working years as a Respiratory Therapist and later as a Salesclerk for Tractor Supply. Terry loved grilling and his dogs. Terry was a loving...

Chase Douglas Miller

Chase Douglas Miller

May 27, 2024

Chase Douglas Miller, 5 months, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Chase was born to Zachary Curtis Miller and Vivian Ashley Head on December 17, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas.   Chase leaves to mourn his passing, parents, Zachary Miller and Vivian Head of Salem, Arkansas; brother, Karson Ray Miller of Salem, Arkansas; grandparents, Doug and Kara...

William "Willy" Eugene Craven, II

William "Willy" Eugene Craven, II

May 25, 2024

William “Willy” Eugene Craven, II, 31, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Willy was born to Kippy Eugene Craven and Cinda Marine (Underwood) Craven on September 29, 1992, in Little Rock, Arkansas.   Willy spent his working years as a Boilermaker. Willy loved woodworking, family genealogy, golfing, and was known as a prankster. Willy loved...

Jay G. Church

Jay G. Church

May 25, 2024

Jay G. Church, 65, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Jay was born to Jim Church and Joy (Fox) Church on March 10, 1959, in Wray, Colorado.    Jay spent his working years at Salem High School teaching Science. He had a knack for inspiring minds both young and old alike. He was a 3rd generation...

Edward Sutton, Jr.

Edward Sutton, Jr.

May 23, 2024

Edward Sutton Jr., 83, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Glencoe, Arkansas. Ed was born to Edward James Sutton and Rosalea (Collins) Sutton on June 8, 1940, in Mountain View, Arkansas.   Ed married Drenda Lee Gardner on December 17, 1982, at Newberry, South Carolina. Ed spent his working years as a Machine Mechanic for thirty years with...

Judy Lee (Stone) Clements

Judy Lee (Stone) Clements

May 23, 2024

Judy Lee (Stone) Clements, 77, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Judy was born to Floyd Stone and Eula (Keith) Stone on September 27, 1946, in West Plains, Missouri.   Judy married John Leonard Clements on October 29, 1964, at Salem, Arkansas. Judy spent her working years as Quality Control for thirty-three years with Tri County...

Ernestina "Tina" Lettner

Ernestina "Tina" Lettner

May 21, 2024

Ernestina “Tina” Roth Lettner, 87, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Tina was born to George Roth and Theresa (Kobl) Roth on December 18, 1936, in Deggendorf, Germany.   Tina married Terry Edward Lettner on April 26, 1965, at Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. Tina spent her working years as owner of the La Pastorella...

Lee Broyles

Lee Broyles

May 20, 2024

Lee Broyles, 58, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. Lee was born to J. W. and Mickey Broyles on December 28, 1965, in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lee spent his working years as an over the road trucker, having been in every state, Canada, and Mexico. After his retirement from trucking, he was a Correctional Officer...

Willie Jim Nagel

Willie Jim Nagel

Apr 26, 2024

Willie Jim Nagel, 92, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Willie was born to William Frederick Nagel and Nora Caledonia (Guy) Nagel on March 31, 1932, in Cadiz, Texas.   Willie was united in marriage to Laura Jean Patterson on December 24, 1950, in Dalhart, Texas. Willie spent his working years as a...

Sonia Ann Phelps

Sonia Ann Phelps

Apr 13, 2024

Sonia Ann Phelps, 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Sonia was born to William Paul Haufschild and Marie (Dulke) Haufschild on May 7, 1942, in Wausau, Wisconsin.   Sonia was united in marriage to Mervin Phelps. Sonia spent her working years as owner/operator of Northside Cafe for eight years and then as...

Jimmy Newell Brown

Jimmy Newell Brown

Apr 11, 2024

Jimmy Newell Brown, 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Salem, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Jimmy was born to Rufus Willie Brown and Reba Faye (Reed) Brown on November 1, 1939, in Choctaw, Oklahoma.   Jimmy was united in marriage to Marcia Kay Moye on June 6, 1959, in Corcoran, California and...

Jeffrey Lynn Helton

Jeffrey Lynn Helton

Apr 4, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Helton, 59, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Viola, Arkansas. Jeffrey was born to Jackie Lee Helton and Hazel Aleen (Willis) Helton on September 17, 1964, in Kansas City, Kansas.   Jeffrey spent his working years as an automotive mechanic and enjoyed life and being around his family. Jeffrey leaves to mourn...

Johanna (VanGemert) Wilder

Johanna (VanGemert) Wilder

Apr 3, 2024

Johanna (VanGemert) Wilder, 89, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Johanna was born to Johannes Arie Cornelis VanGemert and Yenneke Basitana (DeGier) VanGemert on November 27, 1934, in Eindhoven, Netherlands.   Johanna grew up during the brutal occupation of Adolf Hitler and witnessed first-hand the many atrocities his regime committed. On September 18, 1944, her hometown of Eindhoven had...

Debra "Debi" Lee (Skrapates) Sutherland

Debra "Debi" Lee (Skrapates) Sutherland

Apr 2, 2024

Debra “Debi” Lee (Skrapates) Sutherland, 63, of Camp, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Debi was born to Gust and Judith Ruth (Sturm) Skrapates on June 4, 1960, in Melrose Park, Illinois.    Debi was united in marriage to Dennis Ray Sutherland on April 14, 1978, in Camp, Arkansas and to this union two sons...

Judy Elouise Green

Judy Elouise Green

Apr 1, 2024

Judy Elouise Green, 85, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this life on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Judy was born to Loyd Gideon Green and Ollie Estelle (Toler) Green on September 23, 1938, in Morton, Texas.   Judy loved putting puzzles together, visiting with family, and playing with the kids. Judy was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. 

 

Judy leaves to...

Damon Wayne Tucker

Damon Wayne Tucker

Mar 25, 2024

Damon Wayne Tucker, 53, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, was born in Brinkley, Arkansas on June 20, 1970, son of Larry Wayne Tucker and Leona Lavern (Ingle) Tucker. Damon passed from this life on March 25, 2024, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.   Damon spent his working years as a handyman doing yard work and small jobs. Damon was an only child. Damon was a loving son, cousin,...

Donna Jean (Montgomery) Foster

Donna Jean (Montgomery) Foster

Mar 23, 2024

Donna Jean (Montgomery) Foster, 76, of Sturkie, Arkansas, was born in Elizabeth, Arkansas on July 21, 1947, daughter of Vernon William Montgomery and Lezene (Reynolds) Montgomery. Donna passed from this life on March 23, 2024, at her home of 48 years in Sturkie, Arkansas. She passed peacefully in the loving care of her daughters and sister.   Donna was united in marriage to James “Larry” Foster...

Larry James Busby

Larry James Busby

Mar 20, 2024

Larry James Busby, 72 of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Larry was born to Edward James Busby and Edith Lillian (Robertson) Busby on September 10, 1951, in Corpus Christi, Texas.Larry served his country in the United States National Guard and spent many of his working years in central supply at the Fulton...

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