Obituaries

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...

Dec 4, 2020

Thomas Eugene Frank, 82, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home.

He was born on August 12, 1938 to Richard George Frank and Theressa Anner-Frank. Thomas was born to a family of 13 children. He was raised in California and went to school in Cloverdale. Thomas served our country in the United States Marines and...

Dec 2, 2020

Mary Sue O'Daniel, 87, of Salem, formerly of Jonesboro, departed this life on December 2, 2020.  She was born in Jonesboro on April 11, 1933 to Shellah and Etta Rose Anderson Dacus.  

Mary Sue lived most of her life in Jonesboro as a housewife and homemaker.  She was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church where she attended faithfully until moving to...

Nov 28, 2020

Daniel Webster Kirk, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Twin Lakes Therapy & Living Center in Flippin, Arkansas.

He was born in Wilson Township, Arkansas on January 13, 1938, son of the late Jonathon Stanford and Audrey Gladys (Woods) Kirk. Daniel spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend....

Nov 22, 2020

Cecil Lee Clark, Sr., 81, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born in McLeansboro, Illinois on May 21, 1939, son of the late Raymond Harley and Ella Mae (Dirickson) Clark. Cecil spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and...

Nov 20, 2020

John Edwin Westbrook, 71, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Oakley, Kansas on December 21, 1948. John spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He served our country in the United States Navy and retired after 20 years of service. John was...

Nov 15, 2020

Julia Ann Baker, 53, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home in Viola.

She was born in Salem, Arkansas on June 11, 1967, daughter of Rex and Mary J. (Holstine) Baker. Julia spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. During her working years, Julia worked at Baxter Lab in Mountain...

Oct 31, 2020

Deloris (Dee) Marie Prewett, 76, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Bristow, Oklahoma on June 16, 1944, daughter of the late James Marlin and Baby Doll (Pickett) Prewett. Dee spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. During her working years, Dee was...

Oct 29, 2020

Gay Langston Williams was born November 7, 1937 to Archie Langston and Ruby Benton Langston on the Hunter Cemetery Farm in Salem.  She departed this life on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Salem.

Gay married Glen M. Williams on June 16, 1955 in Mammoth Spring and to this union three children were born.

She was a hardworking Southern lady with...

Oct 17, 2020

Joel Leon Lundry, Jr., 57, of Salem, departed this life on October 17, 2020 in Salem.  He was born on November 5, 1962 in West Plains, Missouri to Joel Leon Lundry, Sr. and Martha Mae Hollaway Lundry.

Leon married Michelle Lowder in Michigan City, Indiana on August 8, 1986.  He and Michelle owned and operated Leon’s Automotive in Salem. 

Throughout...

Oct 1, 2020

Michael Joe Jackson, 60, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in West Plains, Missouri on January 20, 1960, son of the late Virgil and Etta (Collins) Jackson. Michael spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was united in marriage to the late Judy Ann...

Sep 30, 2020

Sandra Lee Roby, 73, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Batesville, Arkansas.

She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 5, 1946, daughter of the late LeRoy and Belma (Magnus) Cook. Sandra spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. She was united in marriage to Charles Roby on November 18,...

Sep 30, 2020

Sep 11, 2020

Lucy Southard, 88, of Bryant, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, September 11, 2020 at Southern Trace Rehabilitation & Care Center in Bryant.

She was born in Pangburn, Arkansas on September 23, 1931, daughter of the late Jake C. and Minnie Pearl (Wilson) Glasscock. Lucy spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. During her working years,...

Aug 26, 2020

Bill Dale Young, 89, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Olathe Health Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas.

He was born in Wild Cherry, Arkansas on February 11, 1931, son of the late Henry Alvin and Laura (Cantrell) Young. Bill spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was united...