Obituaries

Jun 15, 2021

Jackie Lee Howell, 60, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas on August 15, 1960, son of the late Granville Porter “Jack” Howell and Mondra Elizabeth Mullins. Jackie was united in marriage to Julie Howell Rogers in Elizabeth, Arkansas on...

Jun 5, 2021

Jessica Alene Bates, 77, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Batesville, Arkansas on March 10, 1944, daughter of the late Jesse and Leola (Webb) Burns. Alene spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She...

May 30, 2021

Hayden E. Sexton, 100, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Byron, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, May 30, 2021in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in Wild Cherry, Arkansas on November 11, 1920, son of the late James Dennis and Ethel Geneva (King) Sexton. Hayden spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He...

May 24, 2021

Billy G. Brown of Bakersfield, Missouri, passed away on May 24th, 2021, in West Plains, Missouri. He was born on August 24, 1931, in Vidette, Arkansas. Billy attended Viola High School and spent his working years as a carpenter.

He was the father of two sons, Jeff Brown and wife Laurie and Steve Brown and wife Nicole;...

May 2, 2021

Louise Mattie (Durham) (Pitts) Rash, 89, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this life on May 2, 2021, surrounded by family in Salem, Arkansas.    Louise was born May 9, 1931 to Edward Swanson Durham and Ludie (Ragland) Durham in Lauratown, Arkansas.

Louise was married to Abner Carter Pitts on August 18, 1947 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas.   She later married Kenneth Eugene...

Apr 29, 2021

Edward “Papa” M. Davidson, 78, of Morriston, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home in Morriston.

He was born in Aubrey, Arkansas on November 6, 1942, son of the late Forrest and Mable (Helms) Davidson. Eddie spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was united in marriage to Sue...

Apr 6, 2021

Donna Belle Blevins, 73, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Elk City, Oklahoma on November 16, 1947, daughter of the late William Edward and Nova Cordelia (Maize) Carlton. Donna spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was united in marriage to Powell...

Apr 3, 2021

Patricia D. (Bell) Mueller, 80, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Greystone Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cabot. 

She was born in Wiseman, Arkansas on September 12, 1940, daughter of the late Cecil and Gladys (Williams) Bell. Patricia spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. During her working years,...

Mar 28, 2021

Jerry Allan Bell, 65, of Boliver, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Springfield, Missouri.

He was born in Independence, Missouri on October 31, 1955, son of the late Drexell and Carolyn (Ford) Bell. Jerry spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, uncle, and friend. He was united in marriage to Leona Wood on March 18, 1989...

Mar 28, 2021

Billy Glen Hoover, 83, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Ash Flat.

He was born in Lodge Corner, Arkansas on December 10, 1937, son of the late Colvin Columbus and Bessie Manervia (Fry) Hoover. Billy spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was united in marriage...

Mar 26, 2021

Irene “Meme” (Mullin) Webb, 93, of Calico Rock, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, March 26, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Wideman, Arkansas on October 7, 1927, daughter of the late George and Eunice Lee Ellen (Darymple) Mullin. Meme enjoyed sewing and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. She was loved deeply in her community and...

Feb 25, 2021

Rodney Joe Cotham, 72, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 in Ash Flat.

He was born in Trenton, Tennessee on March 18, 1948, son of the late Rex Albert and Sybil Jeanette (Scruggs) Cotham. Joe spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was united in marriage to Rita Southerland...

Feb 18, 2021

Jeannette Mae Morris, 95, of Camp, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 4, 1925, daughter of the late Frank Julius and Anna Barbara (Kowalski) Dapke. Jeannette spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was united in marriage to the late John...

Jan 30, 2021

Donald Gene Guthrie, 88 of Salem, Arkansas went Home to be with his Savior on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Don was born in Edwards County, Kansas on April 25, 1932. He was the 5th of 7 children born to Alfred Eri Guthrie, Sr. and Lucretia Ladora (Long) Guthrie. Don graduated from Preston High School in 1950 and served in the U.S....

Jan 14, 2021

Jimmie “Jim” Lynn Amberger, 75, of Salem, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, January 14, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was born in Denver, Colorado on October 28, 1945, to Ed and Ruth (Ewing) Amberger.

Jim, his little sister Bethany, and their mother, relocated to Wild Cherry, Arkansas when Jim was 14years old. Jim grew up in Wild Cherry and...

Jan 5, 2021

The life and legacy of Darrell Koelling cannot be summarized into one body of thought, only containing words and punctuation. Darrell was a man that lived his life according to his own set of principles and moral code. All may not have liked Darrell, but all admired him, for they knew exactly where he stood and did not believe in...

Jan 2, 2021

Loretta Ann Young, 79 of Henderson, Arkansas, passed away January 2, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on December 25, 1941 in West Allis, Wisconsin to Theodore and Irene (Lindner) Schulist and was one of six children.

She graduated from Neillsville, Wisconsin high school in 1959. Loretta married Charles “Chuck” Arthur Young on October 12, 1968, after the...

Dec 26, 2020

Judy Kay Andrews, 75, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born on January 9, 1945 to the late Caryl and Ruth (Parrot) Bringgold in the family home in Dodge County, Minnesota. Judy graduated from Minnesota Bible College and studied Christian music education and music history. During her working years she worked...

Dec 23, 2020

Judith “Judie” Louise Bridges, 76, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Salem, Arkansas.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 12, 1944, daughter of the late Thomas E. and Loretta (Burkett) English. Judie spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, homemaker, and friend. She was united in marriage to Michael...

Dec 20, 2020

 

Joyce Carolyn DeWitt, 60, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Viola.

She was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas, on December 2, 1960, daughter of the late Lehman and Lois (Baker) Sanders. Joyce spent her life as a loving daughter, wife, cousin, and friend. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Glen DeWitt on October...