Obituaries

Beverly Ann Chavez

Beverly Ann Chavez

Feb 18, 2022

Beverly Ann Chavez, 78, of Salem, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Medera, California on May 26, 1943, to Louis Raymond Girton and Lois Sara (Miller) Girton.

She worked as a homemaker. She loved flowers, swimming, and horseback riding. She also loved shopping for...

Melvin Dale Gann, Jr.

Melvin Dale Gann, Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

Melvin Dale Gann, Jr., 63, of Thayer, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022, in West Plains, Missouri. He was born on March 5, 1958 in Shelbyville, Illinois to Melvin Dale Gann, Sr. and May Marie Barnett.

 

Melvin enjoyed spending time with his children his dogs, especially his favorite dog, Bob. He enjoyed driving and talking about...

Kenneth James Hart

Kenneth James Hart

Feb 3, 2022

Kenneth James Hart was born August 9, 1950. He passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 71 years old. Ken was born in Toledo, Ohio, son of Robert and Elsie Hart.

Ken enjoyed working in an outside produce stand in his younger years. He served 20 years in the United States Navy from 1969...

Meredith Raye Franklin

Meredith Raye Franklin

Jan 30, 2022

Meredith Raye Franklin, 85, of Paragould, departed this life on Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Jonesboro. She was born in Wilmot, Arkansas on August 24, 1936, to Edward Jackson (EJ) Pennington and Maude Moss Pennington.

She attended Cave City High School. During her working years she spent several years at Green County Tech as a cook for the school.   She...

Alice Yvonne Neisler

Alice Yvonne Neisler

Jan 24, 2022

Alice Yvonne Neisler, 82, of Gepp, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, January 24, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born on July 7, 1939, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to the late Raymond and Vie Eva (Misskelly) Briney. She was united in marriage to Jerry Bob Neisler on December 24, 1956, in Hernando, Mississippi. During her working years, she spent 25...

Lisa Lee Walker

Lisa Lee Walker

Jan 20, 2022

Lisa Lee Walker (Worsencroft), 69, passed away Thursday, January 20th, 2022, in Salem, Arkansas.

Lisa was born October 31, 1952, in Fremont, Nebraska.  She moved to Salt Lake City to attend BYU from 1971-1975 where she received a B.S. in Interior Design.  She was a talented and formidable force in her field, establishing her own successful Interior Design practice of...

Larry H. Ward, Sr.

Larry H. Ward, Sr.

Jan 19, 2022

 Larry H. Ward, Sr., 81, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born on January 26, 1941, in Kenton, Ohio, to John M. and Betty (Packer) Ward. Larry was united in marriage to Susan H. Gross on September 22, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois. He served our country in the United States Army and...

Tiffany Kirk

Tiffany Kirk

Jan 17, 2022

Tiffany Kirk, 39, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, January 17, 2022, in Mountain Home.

She was born in Salem, Arkansas on December 5, 1982, daughter of the late Daniel and Saundra Lee (Adams) Kirk. Tiffany was a Care Coordinator for Empower Healthcare Solutions. She loved her job and helping her clients. Tiffany was an avid reader and Stephen...

Pauline Rener DeWitt

Pauline Rener DeWitt

Jan 3, 2022

Pauline Rener DeWitt, 83, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, January 3, 2022, in Viola.

She was born in Bexar, Arkansas, on March 30, 1938, daughter of the late Oscar and Rener (Boatman) Sexton. Pauline spent her life as a loving daughter, wife, mother, and friend. She was united in marriage to the late Leamond T. DeWitt on July 19, 1952....

"Sam" Osamah Jamil Khader Amer

"Sam" Osamah Jamil Khader Amer

Dec 20, 2021

“Sam” Osamah Jamil Khader Amer, 58, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, December 20, 2021, in Salem.

He was born in Amman, Jordan, on May 13, 1963, son of Jamil and the late Halimeh Amer. Sam spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, jiddo, uncle, and friend. He was united in marriage to his love of his...

Janice Marie King

Janice Marie King

Dec 18, 2021

Janice Marie King, 67, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, December 18, 2021, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

She was born in Trumann, Arkansas on November 20, 1954, daughter of the late James Otho and Alberta Cleo (Guiltner) Stone and was raised by her father, Otho and stepmother, Alice May (Moore) Stone. Janice spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife,...

Rex Baker

Rex Baker

Dec 16, 2021

Rex Baker, 79, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, December 16, 2021, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was born in Elizabeth, Arkansas, on February 22, 1942, son of the late Clarence and Cecil (Ross) Baker. Rex spent his life as a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was united in marriage to Mary J. Holstine...

Joseph William Johnson

Joseph William Johnson

Dec 7, 2021

Joseph William Johnson, 83, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in Glencoe.

He was born in Doniphan, Missouri on March 24, 1938, son of the late Rubin and Mildred (Litrell) Johnson. Joe spent his life as a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved to fish, travel and piddle. Joe raised cows and rabbits and...

Charles William Lovelett, Sr.

Charles William Lovelett, Sr.

Dec 6, 2021

Charles William Lovelett, Sr., 79, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, December 6, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was born in Lincoln, Illinois on September 16, 1942, son of the late Raymond and Clair (McNeil) Lovelett. Charles loved old cars, motorcycles, and riding. Most of the time when he was seen somewhere he was riding his motorcycle. Charles loved...

Joanna Bryant

Joanna Bryant

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...

Stanley Victor Charbauski

Stanley Victor Charbauski

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...

Royle "Doyle"  Hon

Royle "Doyle" Hon

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...

Artis Owens

Artis Owens

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...

Lavern Stroud

Lavern Stroud

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...

Carol Lavonne  Peterson Thurston Stokes

Carol Lavonne Peterson Thurston Stokes

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...