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Clessie Mae Kinder

Clessie Mae Kinder

Jan 27, 2017

Clessie Mae (Ward) Kinder, 88, of Viola, Arkansas was born on May 11, 1928, in Sturkie, Arkansas, daughter of Louie Earl and Vesta Leona (Peterson) Ward. She departed this life on January 27, 2017 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.   Clessie was a member of the Viola First Baptist Church. She loved quilting, going to craft shows, and most of all she...

Kathy Henrietta Bishop

Kathy Henrietta Bishop

Jan 18, 2017

Kathy Henrietta (Arnold) Bishop, 63, of Salem, Arkansas was born on July 22, 1953, in Coloma, Michigan, daughter of William Edward and Mary Louise (Whaley) Arnold. She departed this life on January 18, 2017 in Salem, Arkansas. Kathy was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Kathy was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed reading and puzzle books....

Joshua Ray Sutherland

Joshua Ray Sutherland

Jan 7, 2017

Joshua Ray Sutherland, 34, of Salem, Arkansas was born on November 23, 1982, in Salem, Arkansas, son of Dennis Ray and Debra Lee (Skrapates) Sutherland.He departed this life on January 7, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Joshua was a loving son, brother and father. Joshua worked as a lineman and attended Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was an avid fan...

Elsie Mae Langle York

Elsie Mae Langle York

Jan 5, 2017

Elsie Mae Langle York, 93, of Salem, Arkansas was born on October 21, 1923, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, daughter of Ulysses H.H. and Mary Elizabeth Sclena (Needler) Shetrone. She departed this life on January 5, 2017 at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas. Elsie was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother....

Irene Lorene Short

Irene Lorene Short

Dec 21, 2016

Irene Lorene (Brown) Short, 99, of Salem, Arkansas was born on February 24, 1917, in Viola, Arkansas, daughter of John Madison and Mary Lee (Pate) Brown. She departed this life on December 21, 2016 at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas. Irene was married to Charley Coleman Short on June 16, 1940 in Melbourne, Arkansas. She was...

Reginald Joe Harry

Reginald Joe Harry

Dec 16, 2016

Reginald Joe Harry, 68, of Cave City, Arkansas was born on November 12, 1948, in Blytheville, Arkansas son of Harold Reginald and Kitty Joe (Walker) Harry. He departed this life on December 16, 2016 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. There will be no services at this time. 

Janet Louise Adams

Janet Louise Adams

Dec 14, 2016

Janet Louise Adams, 78, of Salem, Arkansas was born on October 6, 1938, in Salem, Arkansas daughter of Horace S. and Ona Faye (Harkleroad) Grimmett. She departed this life on December 14, 2016 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Janet was married to Harold Paul Adams on October 29, 1956 in Salem, Arkansas. She was a loving...

Wilma Ruth Martin

Wilma Ruth Martin

Dec 6, 2016

Wilma Ruth Martin, 88, of Glencoe, Arkansas was born on November 9, 1928, in Heart, Arkansas daughter of Karl Hans and Esther Delzora (Wells) Lange. She departed this life on December 6, 2016 at Southfork River Therapy and Living in Salem, Arkansas. Wilma Ruth was married to Noble Lee Kissinger and later married Wayman L. Martin. She was a loving...

Michael Terry Walsh

Michael Terry Walsh

Nov 29, 2016

Michael Terry Walsh, 78, of Salem, Arkansas was born on February 15, 1938, in Spokane, Washington son of Martin Jenning and Dora Mabel (Lyon) Walsh. He departed this life on November 29, 2016 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas.   There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home of Salem, Arkansas.  

Lindel Harding McCullough

Lindel Harding McCullough

Nov 26, 2016

    Lindel H. McCullough, 96, of Salem, AR went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, rancher, World War II veteran, a great man of extraordinary faith and a pillar of integrity and strength. He was born September 4, 1920 in Bexar, AR to William F. and Mary Jane White...

Jerry Edward Blevins

Jerry Edward Blevins

Nov 20, 2016

Jerry Edward Blevins, 76, of Salem, Arkansas was born on February 24, 1940, in Little Rock, Arkansas son of Glen Jackson and Clara Mae (Gibson) Blevins. He departed this life on November 20, 2016 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas. Jerry was married to Sharon Kay Turner on July 28, 1994 in Union, Arkansas. He was a loving son,...

Allene James

Allene James

Nov 13, 2016

Allene James, 86, of Elizabeth, Arkansas was born on January 15, 1930, in Elizabeth, Arkansas daughter of Robert E. and Gracie L. (Shoemate) Stephens. She departed this life on November 13, 2016 at her home in Elizabeth, Arkansas. Allene was married to Bobbie Lee James on May 6, 1951 at Viola, Arkansas and to this union four children were born....

Claude Arthur Rouse, Jr.

Claude Arthur Rouse, Jr.

Nov 13, 2016

  Claude Arthur Rouse, Jr., 54, of Salem, Arkansas was born on October 29, 1962, in Searcy, Arkansas son of Claude Arthur Sr. and Martha Sue (York) Rouse. He departed this life on November 13, 2016 in Salem, Arkansas. He spent his working years as a carpenter. He is survived by his mother, Martha Rouse; two daughters, Tonya Rouse and Jessica...

Frank W. Oliver

Frank W. Oliver

Nov 12, 2016

Frank W. Oliver was born on November 15, 1927 to William "Sime" and Mary Elizabeth (Stone) Oliver in Salem, Arkansas. He was married to Oneta Rosier May 29, 1948 and to this union two sons were born. He was an army veteran of World War II being stationed in Okinawa and the Philippines. He retired from the Arkansas State Highway...

Ronald Anthony Schneider

Ronald Anthony Schneider

Nov 1, 2016

Ronald Anthony Schneider, 69, of Salem, Arkansas, was born on July 22, 1947, in Alton, Illinois son of William August and Berniece Alice (Poppe) Schneider. He lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at his home in Salem, Arkansas. Ronald was united in marriage to Jerri-Jo Phillips on June 21, 1968 in Wood River, Illinois. He spent...

Wanda Louella Dungan

Wanda Louella Dungan

Nov 1, 2016

Wanda Dungan, 86, of Fairhope, Alabama formerly of Salem, Arkansas was born on August 23, 1930, in Carthage, Missouri daughter of Harry and Martha Hunt. She was the ninth child out of ten. She departed this life November 1, 2016 at her home in Fairhope, Alabama surrounded by family. Wanda enjoyed ceramics, painting, and was drawn to fishing. She is...

Peggy Jean Batterton

Peggy Jean Batterton

Oct 30, 2016

Peggy Jean Batterton, 82, of Viola, Arkansas, was born on November 24, 1933, in Camp, Arkansas, daughter of Joseph Schley and Tressie Edith (Burk) McNair. She departed this life on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at her home in Viola, Arkansas. Peggy was united in marriage to Jurval "Jack" Neal Batterton on September 1, 1951 at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Peggy was...

Emma Jeanettea Williams

Emma Jeanettea Williams

Oct 9, 2016

Emma Jeanettea Williams, 88, of Salem, Arkansas, was born on January 14, 1928, in Salem, Arkansas, daughter of Arthur Layfette and Zella Mae (Farra) Henry. She departed this life on Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Jasper, Arkansas. Emma was married to Roy Leonard Williams on June 23, 1946 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. She spent her working years as a homemaker...

William Franklin Sexton

William Franklin Sexton

Sep 29, 2016

William Franklin Sexton, 60, of Glencoe, Arkansas, was born on April, 2, 1956, in Aurora, Illinois, son of Frank and Priscilla (Hayes) Sexton. He departed this life on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. William spent his working years as a truck driver and was a good son, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his son;...

Betty Jean Lamport

Betty Jean Lamport

Sep 28, 2016

Betty Jean Stone Lamport, of Mountain Home, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Alford Freeman. Betty was born on the 7th of December 1928, at Ozan, Hempstead County, Arkansas, to Elizabeth Alene (Goodlett) and Robert Lee Stone. She married Edward Newton Lamport. Betty began her career as a typesetter...

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