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Everett Amos Bledsoe, Sr.

Everett Amos Bledsoe, Sr.

Jul 10, 2019

Everett Amos Bledsoe, Sr., 83, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Everett was born to the late Henry Leslie Bledsoe and Nettie (Wilson) Bledsoe on October 21, 1935 in Shell City, Missouri.

Everett was united in marriage to Marilyn Gail Weaver on April 5, 1985 in Hutchison, Kansas. Everett spent his working...

Joel "JoJo" Kay Batterton

Joel "JoJo" Kay Batterton

Jul 6, 2019

Joel “JoJo” Kay Batterton, 50, of Viola, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joel was born to Jurval “Jack” Neal Batterton and Peggy Jean (McNair) Batterton on December 24, 1968 in Pasadena, California.

JoJo was united in marriage to Amy Jean Huett on May 5, 2014 in Viola, Arkansas. JoJo was a musician,...

Herman LeCost Wilson

Herman LeCost Wilson

Jul 1, 2019

Herman LeCost Wilson, 89, of Viola, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, July 1, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Herman was born to the late Curtis Elwood Wilson and Christine (Crow) Wilson on January 10, 1930 in Lake City, Arkansas.

Herman was united in marriage to Lena Hartwell on May 26, 1950 in Flint Michigan and raised three children there but...

Richard "Rick" Denton Pitchford

Richard "Rick" Denton Pitchford

Jun 25, 2019

Richard “Rick” Denton Pitcford, 62, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Richard was born to Leonard Denton Pitchford and Melba Joe (White) Pitchford on December 20, 1956 in Salem, Arkansas.

Rick worked as a carpenter and was a wonderful musician. Rick was a great friend to many. He was a loving...

Herbert Lee Cowper, Sr.

Herbert Lee Cowper, Sr.

Jun 24, 2019

Herbert Lee Cowper, Sr., 91, of Oxford, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, June 24, 2019 in Oxford, Arkansas. Herbert was born to the late Frederick Cowper and Anna (Sanderson) Cowper on November 8, 1927 in Lincoln Park, Michigan.

Herbert was united in marriage to Dorothy Criner. Herbert spent his working years as a train operator in a steel mill....

Edna Louise Campbell

Edna Louise Campbell

Jun 21, 2019

Edna Louise (Mansell) Campbell , 76, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Edna was born to the late Robert Lee Mansell and Edna Francis (Herguemueller) Mansell on August 30, 1942 in Napoleon, Missouri.

Louise was united in marriage to David Lee Campbell in Enid, Oklahoma. Louise spent her working years as a...

Vicki Daphne Hively

Vicki Daphne Hively

Jun 17, 2019

Vicki Daphne (Honeycutt) Hively , 67, of Viola, Arkansas departed this life on Monday, June 17, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Vicki was born to Harry Rudolph Honeycutt and Nova Lorene (Cunningham) Honeycutt on August 10, 1951 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Vicki was united in marriage to Doyle Dewayne Hively on June 15, 1969 in Richmond, Missouri and to this union...

Timothy Wayne Stack, Sr.

Timothy Wayne Stack, Sr.

May 30, 2019

Timothy Wayne Stack, Sr., 49, of Ash Flat, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Batesville, Arkansas. Timothy was born to Jim Stack and Dorothy (McGuire) Stack on May 23, 1970 in Ft Walton Beach, Florida.

Timothy was united in marriage to Laurie Ann Wilkinson on March 7, 2008 in Pensacola, Florida. Timothy spent his working years...

Raymond Edward Wade

Raymond Edward Wade

May 30, 2019

Raymond Edward Wade, 89, of Viola, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Raymond was born to the late Paul Floyd Wade and Ellen Nancy (Joice) Wade on June 30, 1929 in Bakersfield, Missouri.

Ray grew up near Bakersfield Missouri where he attended school and was a member of the graduating class of 1947....

Callie Jean Crosland

Callie Jean Crosland

May 28, 2019

Callie Jean (Morgan) Crosland, 85, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Callie was born to the late Pearl Eagleton Morgan and Leola (Hurst) Morgan on February 9, 1934 in Palmer, Arkansas.

Callie was united in marriage to Harold Ray Crosland on May 15, 1955 in Clarendon, Arkansas and to this union seven...

Tilmon "Duck" Hamilton Bassham

Tilmon "Duck" Hamilton Bassham

May 27, 2019

Tilmon H. “Duck” Bassham, was born February 25, 1930 in Moko, AR to the late James H. & Lennie M. (Carter) Bassham, and passed away May 27, 2019 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County at the age of 89. He is survived by sons Steven and Robert; daughters Kathlyn and Diana (Brown); ten grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild;...

Robert Hayden Wiseman

Robert Hayden Wiseman

May 26, 2019

Robert Hayden Wiseman, 88, of Wiseman, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Wiseman, Arkansas. Robert was born to the late Robert Lee Wiseman and Totsy Lou (Pogue) Wiseman on March 22, 1931 in Wiseman, Arkansas.

Hayden was united in marriage to Betty Louise Crouch on April 9, 1953 in Salem, Arkansas and to this union four...

George Leonard Thomas

George Leonard Thomas

May 16, 2019

George Leonard Thomas, 71, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. George was born to the late Leonard Thomas and Sue Hardy Thomas on January 23, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois.

George was united in marriage to Jimalee Clark on February 14, 1975 in Dallas, Texas and to this union three children were born....

Judy Kay James

Judy Kay James

May 14, 2019

Judy Kay James, 71 of Viola, Arkansas, departed this life peacefully at her home in Viola on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. She was the middle child of three children born to James R and Majoria F (Sutton) DeShazo on February 11, 1948, in West Plains, MO. She married Jerry James of Elizabeth of July 8, 1963 and to this union,...

Loma Mae (York) Williams

Loma Mae (York) Williams

May 9, 2019

Loma Mae (York) Williams, 86, of Franklin, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Loma Mae was born to the late George York and Loma Belle (Taylor) York on March 23, 1933 in Wiseman, Arkansas.

Loma Mae was united in marriage to Robert Lucius Williams on April 4, 1951 in Franklin, Arkansas. Loma Mae was...

Leon Edwin Graves

Leon Edwin Graves

Apr 30, 2019

Leon Edwin Graves, 74, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Leon was born to the late Edwin Booker Graves and Allie (Whisenhunt) Graves on October 5, 1944 in Langley, Arkansas.

Leon was united in marriage to Betty Rie Simmons on August 15, 1963 in Langley, Arkansas. Leon was a minister for fifty...

David Wayne Burch

David Wayne Burch

Apr 24, 2019

David Wayne Burch, 64, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. David was born to the late Billy Tipton Burch and Audra May (Langle) Burch on October 1, 1954 in Salem, Arkansas.

David spent his working years as a mechanic and was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving son, brother,...

Violet Eveleen Grice

Violet Eveleen Grice

Apr 23, 2019

Violet Eveleen (Yates) Grice, 91, of Oxford, Arkansas departed this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Violet was born to the late Ewell Gain Yates and Nellie Alice (Savage) Yates on September 1, 1927 in Fellsmere, Florida.

Violet was united into marriage to Homer Alford Grice on September 1, 1951 at Vero Beach, Florida. Violet was a...

Betty Jean Rush

Betty Jean Rush

Apr 21, 2019

Betty Jean (Schmidt) Rush, 83, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Sunday, April 21, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. Betty was born to the late Leo Schmidt and Mabel (Cooper) Schmidt on September 15, 1935 in Goshen, Indiana.

Betty was united into marriage to Delmar Rush, Sr. on May 31, 1956 at Jasper, Arkansas and to this union a son...

David Ryan Jackson

David Ryan Jackson

Apr 18, 2019

David Ryan Jackson, 28, of Salem, Arkansas departed this life on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Salem, Arkansas. David was born to the late Glenn Franklin Jackson, Sr. and Regina Kay (Bassham) Jackson on August 25, 1990 in Salem, Arkansas.

David loved to be with family and was of the Christian faith. David enjoyed fishing, reading, playing video games and...

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