Obituaries
Chelsey Lynette Foster
Nov 11, 2023
Chelsey Lynette Foster, 39, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Jonesboro.
She was born in Salem, Arkansas, on March 29, 1984, daughter of Charles “Chuck” Foster and Vickie (Simmons) Foster. Chelsey loved riding in the truck, swinging, cleaning, being outside picking up sticks and leaves and water. She was a snack lover and enjoyed eating. Chelsey...
Theda Marie Sanders
Nov 6, 2023
Theda Marie Sanders, 101, of Byron, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Monday, November 6, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas.
She was born in Byron, Arkansas, on November 23, 1921, daughter of the late P.B. Bray and Annie Bell (Perryman) Bray. Theda was united in marriage to Jesse Howard Sanders on November 22, 1941, in Byron, Arkansas, and from...
Timothy Steve Carroll Dotson
Nov 3, 2023
Timothy Steve Carroll Dotson, 66, of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home after a long lung illness.
He was born on February 24, 1957, in Santa Paula, California, to Glenn L. Dotson and Bessie L. Perry Dotson. Steve was of the Baptist faith. He spent his working years as a farmer. He enjoyed...
Jackie "Jack" Dean Grimmett
Oct 22, 2023
Jackie “Jack” Dean Grimmett, 79, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Oxford.
Jack was born in Violet Hill, Arkansas, on December 14, 1943, son of the late Cecil and Opal (Stone) Grimmett. Jack was united in marriage to Willene Ball in Oxford, Arkansas, on September 18, 1964, and from this union one son was born, Justin....
Loetta Bratcher
Oct 16, 2023
W. Loetta (Marchant) Bratcher, 83, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, in Mountain Home.
She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 17, 1940, to Heaber Marchant and Eunice (Haynes) Marchant. Loetta married Bob Bratcher on October 27, 1978. In her early years, she worked at the Glass Factory and also as a server at one time...
Kathleen Wainwright
Oct 12, 2023
Kathleen Wainwright, 84, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Salem.
She was born on September 14, 1939, in Camp Arkansas to Harold and Mildred (Risner) Wheeler. Kathleen was raised on a farm and as the oldest of three girls worked hard milking cows, gardening, picking up rocks, and caring for animals....
Effie Ann Hutson
Oct 7, 2023
Effie Ann Hutson, 81 years, 9 months and 5 days, of Viola, Arkansas, departed this life to go to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas.
She was born on January 12, 1942, to the late Lonnie (Doc) and Lydia Mitchell Hutson. Effie attended NE High School in Kansas...
Joanne Elsie Bridger
Oct 4, 2023
Joanne Elsie Bridger, 88, of Elizabeth, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Thayer, Missouri.
She was born on May 23, 1935, in Santa Rosa, California, the daughter of the late James and Alpharetta McMaster. During her working years, Joanne was a nurse’s aide. Joanne’s late husband spent his life in the Navy during...
Rosalene Roper
Sep 20, 2023
Rosalene Roper went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 20, 2023 at St. Luke’s East hospital in Lee’s Summit, MO. Rosy was 85 years of age and was born July 20, 1938 to Red and Ethel Gifford in Bexar, AR. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Bobby Lee Roper, her brother Paul (Wanda) Gifford of...
Ester Faye Thomas
Sep 8, 2023
Ester Faye Thomas, 79, of Oxford, passed from this walk of life to her Heavenly home, Friday, September 8, 2023, at Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View, Arkansas.
She was born on January 3, 1944, in Fifty-Six, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Ralph Steven and Cleo (Holt) Sexton. Ester spent her working years as a beautician and a...
Wanda Jean Hall
Aug 15, 2023
Wanda Jean Hall 86, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem.
She was born in Byron, Arkansas on October 14, 1936, daughter of the late Noel Chester and Hazel Laverne (Bray) Sanders. One of her first jobs was with the Ben Franklin Store in Salem. After leaving...
Jason Lane Mask
Jul 27, 2023
Jason Lane Mask, 40, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
He was born in Springfield, Missouri, on September 22, 1982, son of Dale Eugene Mask and Janet Aileen (Roper) Tune. Jason was a member of Henderson First Baptist Church in Henderson, Arkansas.
Jason is survived by his daughter, Camden Mask Freeman of Fayetteville,...
Judith Gale Niswonger
Jul 25, 2023
Judith Gale Niswonger, 74, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home in Salem.
She was born in Lafe, Arkansas, on May 29, 1949, daughter of the late Dave and Azalee (Dover) Sullinger. Judith was united in marriage to Johnnie Niswonger on February 29, 1964, in Hoxie, Arkansas. During her working years, Judith worked as a...
Velma Frances Smith
Jul 20, 2023
Velma Frances Smith, 99, of Bexar, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Bexar.
She was born near Milfay in Creek County, Oklahoma, on March 30, 1924, oldest of three children born to George Bathus and Rosa Ella (Sublett) Smith.
Velma graduated from the 8th grade in Bexar, Arkansas; Kellyville High School in Kellyville,...
Richard C. Morgan
Jul 17, 2023
Richard C. Morgan, 63, of Salem, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, July 17, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and is now free of the suffering and struggles of the latter part of his life.
He was born on December 31, 1959, in Salem, Arkansas, third and youngest child to the late Ralph and Lavinia Morgan. Richard was of the...
Barry Doyle Taylor
Jul 4, 2023
Barry Doyle Taylor, 64, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on February 8, 1959, son of Doyle Edman and Shirley Lee (DeClue) Taylor. During his working years, Barry worked in heating and air. Barry loved to fish, ride back roads, eat pickles by the gallon and...
Terry Steven Gilbert
Jun 22, 2023
Terry Steven Gilbert, 65, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Melbourne, Arkansas.
He was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas, on September 21, 1957, son of the late Everett and Fredia (Carter) Gilbert. Terry was united in marriage to Brenda Cunningham on July 7, 1977, in Oxford, Arkansas.
During his working...
Bob Wayne Coleman
Jun 16, 2023
Bobby “Bob” Wayne Coleman, 84, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, June 16, 2023, in Mountain Home.
He was born in Byron, Arkansas, on August 21, 1938, son of the late John Orsen and Bertha Della (Mahler) Coleman. Bob was united in marriage to Lenore Kinder on October 19, 1956,...
AD Havner
Jun 7, 2023
A.D. Havner, 85, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri.
He was born in Iuka, Arkansas, on August 17, 1937, son of the late Adolph and Lucille (King) Havner. A.D. was united in marriage to Rita on January 1, 1991, in Salem, Arkansas. During his working years, A.D. worked as...
Stephen Ray Wallace Penland
Jun 1, 2023
Stephen Ray Wallace Penland, 68, of Jordan, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Jordan.
He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on December 27, 1954, son of the late John Rodney Penland and Charlotte Marie Smith Penland. During his working years, Stephen worked in maintenance. Stephen loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He enjoyed traveling,...
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