Obituaries

Dec 4, 2021

Joanna Bryant, 61, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 19, 1960, daughter of the late Harvey Leeland and Mildred Lucy (Miller) Bryant. Joanna spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Joanna worked in the kitchen and dining room...

Dec 3, 2021

Stanley Victor Charbauski, 72, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, December 3, 2021, in Ash Flat.

He was born in Aurora, Illinois on November 1, 1949, son of the late Albun Joseph and Betty Lou (Theurer) Charbauski. Stanley spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. He served our country in...

Dec 1, 2021

Royal “Doyle” Hon, 85, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, December 1, 2021, in Puxico, Missouri.

He was born in Parma, Missouri on July 13, 1936, son of the late James R and Myrtle (McCane) Hon. During his working years he was a plumber. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was of the Baptist faith. Doyle is survived by his...

Nov 27, 2021

Artis Decoy Owens, 88, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Salem.

He was born in Heart, Arkansas on October 22, 1933, son of the late Clarence “CA” and Lora (Hall) Owens. Artis spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. Artis served our country in the United States...

Nov 23, 2021

Lavern Stroud, 86, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in Salem.

She was born in Heart, Arkansas, on December 30, 1934, daughter of the late Joe and Myrtle (Romine) Moss. Lavern spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was united in marriage to the late Garland Odell Stroud on April...

Nov 20, 2021

Funeral services for Carol Lavonne Peterson Thurston Stokes , 86, Salem, AR will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, Nov. 29th, 2021 at Doty Funeral Home with visitation preceding at 10:00 a.m. until service.

Carol, daughter of the late William Lawrence Peterson and Marcia Stanton Peterson, was born September 7th, 1935 in Sisseton, South Dakota. She passed peacefully at Fulton...

Oct 25, 2021

Vonda Mae Sanders, 91, of Bexar, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, October 25, 2021, in Bexar, Arkansas.

She was born in Bexar, Arkansas on August 20, 1930, daughter of the late Ellen and Pledger Sears. Vonda spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker, and friend. She was united in marriage to Carmon Ray Sanders...

Oct 25, 2021

Charles F. Waltrip, 96, of Carbondale, Kansas, passed away, Monday, October 25, 2021, at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, Kansas.

He was born in Mattoon, Illinois on July 13, 1925, son of the late Ernest and Edna (Myers) Waltrip. Charles spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was united in marriage to the...

Oct 14, 2021

Charles Stephen Roby, 76, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 24, 1944, son of the late Charles Henry and Ann Helen (Ross) Roby. Charles spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and friend. He was united in marriage to the late...

Oct 10, 2021

Darlene Dorothy Wakeman, 80, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, October 10, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas.

She was born in Akron, Iowa on August 25, 1941, daughter of the late George Millard and Dorothy (Henaman) Wakeman. Darlene spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. During her working years, Darlene worked as a Massage Therapist and a...

Oct 4, 2021

Christine Caruthers, 89, of Salem, departed this life on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born in Butler County, Kentucky on August 5, 1932 to William Garrett Scruggs and Mary Nancy Ward.

She was united in marriage to Dairel Caruthers on June 24,1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana. To this union one child was born, Patsy Caruthers Carter of Hutchinson, Kansas.

Christine was...

Oct 3, 2021

Marjorie Elsie Biby, 66, of Batesville, departed this life on Sunday, October 3, 2021. She was born in Houston, Texas on June 2,1955 to Lloyd Fletcher and June Denny Fletcher.

Marjorie had a creative personality. She loved making things for her children and grandchildren. She made Cabbage Patch dolls, quilts, and enjoyed cooking and baking. Christmas was always an interesting time...

Sep 12, 2021

John Ben Smith, 74, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home in Ravenden.

He was born in Light, Arkansas on June 19, 1947, son of the late J.L. and Hazel (Cummins) Smith. John spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He married the love of his life,...

Sep 7, 2021

Martha D. Westphal, 95, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Salem.

She was born in Red Jacket, West Virginia, on October 8, 1925, daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Jancek) Westphal. Martha spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, and friend. During her working years, she worked for a china shop making chinaware. Martha...

Sep 6, 2021

Susan Kaye Ayling, 77, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Monday, September 6, 2021, in Salem.

She was born in Davis, Oklahoma on December 2, 1943, daughter of the late Virgil Lee and Peggy (Pitchford) Thomas. Susan was united in marriage to Larry A. Ayling in Paradise, California. She spent 30 years in banking with Bank...

Sep 4, 2021

Walter John Giller, IV, 37, of El Dorado, AR, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett, Arkansas.

He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on April 23, 1984, son of the late Walter John Giller, III and Angela Woods. John was of the Episcopal faith. He was a skilled barber who enjoyed football and...

Sep 1, 2021

Robert Rowe, 61, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in Salem.

He was born in Hanford, California, on November 12, 1959, son of the late Troy and Lolamae (Wallen) Rowe. Robert was of the Pentecostal Faith. He loved the outdoors. Robert enjoyed walking over the hill and riding the side by side.

Robert is survived by his brother, David...

Aug 23, 2021

Wilma Faye Terrill, 75, of Henderson, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life, Monday, August 23, 2021, at Hiram Shaddox Health and Rehabilitation in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Harviell, Missouri on November 7, 1945, daughter of the late James and Agnes (Parks) Graham. Wilma spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt,...

Jul 31, 2021

Oliver Cleveland Massey of Shirley, Arkansas, was born on December 12, 1941, in Bear Creek, Alabama.  He died July 31, 2021 in Salem, Arkansas, at 79 years, 7 months, and 19 days.  He accepted the Lord as his Savior at 17 years of age in Bassett, Arkansas.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother,...

Jul 30, 2021

Sandra Francis Clayton, daughter of the late Waymon Martin and Bernice Bishop, was born on September 5, 1947, in Agnos, Arkansas. She died on July 30, 2021, at Southfork Living and Therapy Center in Salem, Arkansas at 73 years, 10 months, and 25 days.

She had two daughters, Holly Pate and husband Mark, and Amber Qualls and...