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Local Obituaries for the Salem, Arkansas area

Darrell Eugene "Pete" Bickel

Darrell Eugene "Pete" Bickel

Nov 5, 2013

Darrell Eugene “Pete” Bickel, 82, a proud father and grandfather, departed from this Earth on November 5, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born August, 16, 1931, in Watertown, South Dakota to Neola and Everett Bickel. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict as a crew chief with...

Austin Lee Bridges

Austin Lee Bridges

Nov 3, 2013

Austin Lee Bridges was born in Sturkie, Arkansas, on November 24, 1916, son of James Edward and Una May (Martin) Bridges. He departed this life Sunday, November 3, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 96 years, 11 months and 10 days. Austin was united in marriage to Della Sue Javaux on January 10, 1942,...

Shannon Leigh Farris

Shannon Leigh Farris

Oct 28, 2013

Shannon Leigh Farris was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 28, 1953, daughter of James Warren and Eleanor Ruth (Black) Walls. She departed this life on Monday, October 28, 2013, at UAMS, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 60 years and 9 months. Shannon was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She will truly be missed...

Marcus Anthony Brown

Marcus Anthony Brown

Oct 27, 2013

Marcus Anthony Brown was born in Rockford, Illinois, on August 10, 1974, son of Ronald Lee and Karen Ruth (Smith) Brown. He departed this life on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at his residence. in Gepp, Arkansas, at the age of 39 years, 2 months and 17 days. Marcus was united in marriage to Ronna DeAnna Lahmeyer on August 6, 2000,...

Evelyn Darlene Willett

Evelyn Darlene Willett

Oct 26, 2013

Evelyn Darlene Willett was born in Olden, Missouri, on June 8, 1926, daughter of Adam "Chick" Turner Sr and Gladys Marie Brown Turner. She departed this life Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 18 days. Evelyn was united in marriage to Kenneth Eutah Willett on September...

Nadine Youngblood

Nadine Youngblood

Oct 16, 2013

Nadine Youngblood was born in Woodsboro, Texas, on February 14, 1931, daughter of William Coy and Evalina (Owens) Galbreath. She departed this life Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 82 years, 8 months, and 2 days. Nadine was united in marriage to Lester Howard Youngblood on December 22, 1947, in San...

Cleo Gerene McDonald

Cleo Gerene McDonald

Oct 5, 2013

Cleo Gerene McDonald was born in Salem, Arkansas, on December 27, 1916, daughter of Henry Miser and Sylvia Arenda (Smith) Emery. She departed this life Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Southfork River Therapy and Living Center in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 96 years, 9 months, and 8 days. Cleo was united in marriage to Noel Adron McDonald on...

Paul Gray Hanley

Paul Gray Hanley

Sep 28, 2013

Paul Gray Hanley was born in Tuckerman, Arkansas, on April 30, 1937, son of Grover Sylvie and Pauline (French) Hanley. He departed this life at his home in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the age of 76 years, 4 months, and 29 days. Paul was employed as a cook in the food industry for many years...

Peggy Ann Selby

Peggy Ann Selby

Sep 16, 2013

Peggy Ann Selby was born in Norfork, Virginia, on March 25, 1940, daughter of Percy Thomas Bradshaw Sr and Gladys (Gurrie) Bradshaw. She departed this life Monday, September 16, 2013, at her residence in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, at the age of 73 years, 5 months, and 22 days. Peggy was united in marriage to Marvin Dale Selby on March 6,...

Donald Austin Thomas

Donald Austin Thomas

Sep 16, 2013

Donald Austin Thomas was born October 9, 1923, in Schenectady, New York, the son of Elmer James and Rachel Auyer (Tifft) Thomas. He departed this life Monday, September 16, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 89 years, 11 months, and 7 days. Donald served his Country during WWII with the US Army/Air Force and...

Martha Lou Starnes

Martha Lou Starnes

Sep 15, 2013

Martha Lou Starnes was born in Elizabeth, Arkansas, on February 18, 1932, daughter of Otis and Tiny (Owens) Laymon. She departed this life Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 26 days. Martha was united in marriage to Philip Starnes in St. Louis, Missouri. She...

Douglas Joe Ray

Douglas Joe Ray

Sep 13, 2013

Douglas Joe Ray was born in Manila, Arkansas, on December 5, 1964, the son of John Dudley and Rose Oleta (Russell) Ray. He departed this life on Friday, September 13, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 48 years, 9 months, and 8 days. Doug was united in marriage to Melissa...

Vernal Emalion Huett

Vernal Emalion Huett

Sep 11, 2013

Vernal Emalion Huett was born in Henderson, Arkansas, on March 23, 1921, daughter of Charlie Alton and Gladys Cless (Shrable) Copeland. She departed this life on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 92 years, 5 months, and 19 days. Vernal was united in marriage to Clovis Woodrow Huett on October 9,...

Christine Cathleen (Wright) Richardson

Christine Cathleen (Wright) Richardson

Sep 5, 2013

Christine Cathleen (Wright) Richardson was born in Danville, Illinois, on October 22, 1977, daughter of Alice Jean (Henderson) Wright and the late James Leroy Wright. She departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Viola, Arkansas, at the age of 35 years, 10 months, and 14 days. Christine is survived by two daughters, Adrianna Fletcher and Olivia Wright, of...

Jerry Gene Rumage

Jerry Gene Rumage

Sep 5, 2013

Jerry Gene Rumage was born in Rockford, Illinois, on June 8, 1934, to Edward O. and Anna Pauline (Headley) Rumage. He went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2013, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, at the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 60 years,...

James Elam McKnight

James Elam McKnight

Aug 24, 2013

James Elam McKnight was born in Gibson County, Tennessee, on March 21, 1927, son of James Carl and Artie Ora (Lynch) McKnight. He departed this life at his home in Ash Flat, Arkansas, on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 3 days. James was united in marriage to Beatrice Louise Richardson on October...

John Allen Young

John Allen Young

Aug 19, 2013

John Allen Young was born in Overland Park, Kansas, on November 4, 1955, son of Billy Dale and Audry Lou (Fore) Young. He departed this life Monday, August 19, 2013, at his residence in Rogers, Arkansas, at the age of 57 years, 9 months, and 15 days. John was united in marraige to Mary Anne Rockwell on May 7, 1990,...

Robert Eugene (Growler) Yancey, Sr.

Robert Eugene (Growler) Yancey, Sr.

Aug 10, 2013

Robert Eugene (Growler) Yancey, Sr. was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 9, 1942, son of Robert Cecil and Alma Jean (Harrison) Yancey. He departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas, at the age of 70 years, 11 months, and 1 day. Growler was self employed as a Rancher. He...

Evelyn Virginia Kelly

Evelyn Virginia Kelly

Aug 8, 2013

Evelyn Virginia Kelly was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, on October 9, 1939, a daughter of Marion and Sylvia (Booth) Stevens. She departed this life on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at her residence in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 73 years, 9 months, and 30 days. Evelyn Stevens was united in marriage to Louie Edward Kelly on October 7, 1955,...

Charia Linda Hare

Charia Linda Hare

Aug 6, 2013

Charia Linda Hare was born in Houma, Louisiana, on March 24, 1940, daughter of Otis Leroy and Cecil Hare. She departed this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Crown Point Health and Rehabilitation Center in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, at the age of 73 years, 4 months, and 13 days. Charia resided in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas for a number of...

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