Obituaries

Roy D Steinmetz

Roy D Steinmetz

Nov 30, 2025

Roy D Steinmetz, 83, of Gainesville, Missouri, passed from this walk of life on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on April 10, 1942, son of the late William Phillip and Dorothy Mae (Merrill) Steinmetz. Roy served our country in the United States Army during Vietnam. During his working years, Roy worked in...

Edward "Ed" Lee Owens

Edward "Ed" Lee Owens

Nov 13, 2025

Edward “Ed” Lee Owens, 85, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on November 13, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Union, Arkansas, on July 24, 1940, son of the late Custhbert “Spikey” and Ollie (Jennings) Owens. Ed was united in marriage to Janet Linger on October 14, 1959, in Wenatchee, Washington, and together they raised four...

Michael Wayne Stafford

Michael Wayne Stafford

Nov 12, 2025

Michael Wayne Stafford, 43, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on November 12, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born on Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, on September 4, 1982, the son of Rebecca Ann Taylor and Richard Wayne Stafford.

Michael was a kind, loving, compassionate man. Anyone who knew him, loved him. He was of...

Michael "MJ" Dewayne Duncan, Jr.

Michael "MJ" Dewayne Duncan, Jr.

Nov 12, 2025

Michael Dewayne Duncan, Jr., 22, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on November 12, 2025, in Salem.

He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on December 19, 2002, son of Michael Dewayne and Hazel Louella (Godwin) Duncan. MJ was a 2021 graduate of Salem High School. He was currently employed at Danfoss Power Solutions in Mountain Home, Arkansas, as...

Doyle Ray Reynolds

Doyle Ray Reynolds

Nov 4, 2025

Doyle Ray Reynolds, 83, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Fryatt, Arkansas, on August 11, 1942, son of the late W.H. and Vera (Sutherland) Reynolds. Doyle was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Brown on June 6, 1970, in Cave City, Arkansas, and two children were born to this union....

Gerald Ivey

Gerald Ivey

Oct 14, 2025

Gerald Ivey, 75, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Ruston, Louisiana on November 16,1949 to O.C. and Fern (Holtzclaw) Ivey.

Gerald was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed hunting and fishing. During his working years he was employed by the Arkansas Department of Corrections in Calico Rock.

Gerald is survived by his wife,...

Patricia Ann Hall

Patricia Ann Hall

Oct 14, 2025

Patricia Ann Hall, 77, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Gassville, Arkansas.

She was born in West Plains, Missouri on September 20, 1948, daughter of the Darrell and Bonnie (Endicott) Cotter. Pat was united in marriage to Marlin Hall in March of 1967 and to this union one son was born. During her working years she...

Susan Winona Logsdon

Susan Winona Logsdon

Oct 10, 2025

Susan Winona Logsdon, 73, of West Plains, Missouri, passed from this walk of life on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born on October 5, 1952, in Portland, Oregon, daughter of the late James and Shirley (Claspill) Rampton. Susan was united in marriage to Donald “Don” Logsdon in Searcy, Arkansas, on May 13, 1972, and to this union...

Pascal Dee Shrable

Pascal Dee Shrable

Oct 3, 2025

Pascal Dee Shrable, 71, of Viola, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born on September 20, 1954, in West Plains, Missouri, to the late Rudolph “Doc” and Erceil (Phillips) Shrable. Pascal was united in marriage to Ruth Ingram on December 31, 1987, in Mountain View, Arkansas. 

During his working years, Pascal worked for the...

Dollie Mae Messer

Dollie Mae Messer

Sep 29, 2025

Dollie Mae Messer, 85, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life to her Heavenly home on Monday, September 29, 2025, at her home in Viola surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 9, 1940, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, to the late Lee and Lona Bell (Shelton) Campbell. Dollie was united in marriage to the late Bobby Messer on...

Melba Jean Castleman

Melba Jean Castleman

Sep 26, 2025

Melba Jean Wilkey Castleman, 87 of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life to her Heavenly home on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Salem.

She was born in Wilson, Arkansas on March 23, 1938, daughter of the late Roy Mitchell and Mary (Eudy) Wilkey. During her working years, Melba worked in insurance sales. She was a member of the Salem...

Carey G. Tomlinson, LtCol (USA, Ret.)

Carey G. Tomlinson, LtCol (USA, Ret.)

Sep 18, 2025

Carey G. Tomlinson, LtCol (USA, Ret.), of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away on September 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born July 31, 1936, in Memphis, Tennessee, to James F. and Betty Rafferty Tomlinson, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers James Tomlinson, Tommy Tomlinson, Ralph Tomlinson, and sisters Betty Ann Hadaway and...

Julia M Bretthauer

Julia M Bretthauer

Sep 5, 2025

Julia M Bretthauer, 93, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, September 5, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Hurley, Missouri, on November 24, 1931, daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice (Zimmerman) Gregory. Julia was united in marriage to the late Karl Bretthauer on February 7, 1978, in Georgia. She was a member of the Oxford United Methodist...

Shirley Cunningham

Shirley Cunningham

Sep 1, 2025

Shirley Cunningham, 86, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home in Oxford.

She was born on August 30, 1939, in Oxford, Arkansas, to the late Lawrence and Treva (Parish) Wood. Shirley was united in marriage to Bobby J. Cunningham on March 17, 1956, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and from this union...

Frankie Evelyn Runsick

Frankie Evelyn Runsick

Aug 23, 2025

Frankie Evelyn Runsick, 86, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born near Evening Shade on April 9, 1939, daughter of the late Ivan E. and Floy E. (Thomas) Welch. Evelyn and Herman Henry Runsick Jr. were united in marriage on March 9,...

Johnny Michael Patrick

Johnny Michael Patrick

Aug 18, 2025

Johnny Michael Patrick, 47 of Black Rock, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, August 18, 2025, in Black Rock.

He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, on September 19, 1977, son of the late Bobby and Phylis (Talley) Patrick. Johnny was a welder, and he very much enjoyed working. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and riding 4-wheelers and mudding. Johnny served our country...

Jo Marie Taylor

Jo Marie Taylor

Jul 28, 2025

Jo Marie Taylor, 62, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

She was born in Greenville, Mississippi on August 18, 1962, daughter of Joseph Orr and Shirley Pike.

Jo Marie loved her children and grandchildren deeply. She found peace outdoors, where she lovingly cared for her plants and spending time with her dog. A strong, independent woman with...

Teresa Pickett

Teresa Pickett

Jul 26, 2025

Teresa Elaine Lois (Dotson) Pickett, 61, of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, departed this life Saturday, July 26, in Batesville, Arkansas, after battling the autoimmune disease CREST syndrome for more than a decade.

She was born Sept. 20, 1963, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., to Glenn L. and Bessie L. Perry Dotson. Teresa was of the Baptist faith and spent many years teaching Sunday school,...

Janie Mae Hutson

Janie Mae Hutson

Jul 6, 2025

Janie Mae Hutson, 69, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born on February 16, 1956, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to the late Hershel Wayne and Leta (Bell) Lucy. She was united in marriage to Vernon Dean Hutson on August 31, 1974, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. During her...

Tessa Joy Tahira Newman

Tessa Joy Tahira Newman

Jul 3, 2025

Tessa Joy Tahira Newman, 19, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Evanston, Illinois, on September 11, 2005, the daughter of Michael Todd and Dana Lynn Newman. Tessa was a child of God and a member of Faith Country Church in Salem,...