Obituaries
Thomas Irvin Smith
Jan 24, 2024
Thomas Irvin Smith, known to friends and family as Tom, T.I., Irv, Irvin, Irg, Irgie, and Smitty, age 93, entered God’s eternal glory on January 24, 2024.
Thomas Irvin Smith was born in Mitchell, AR to Cora (Montgomery) and Orville Smith on March 12, 1930. His father, Orville, died when he and his brother, Austin, were young, and Irvin was raised by his mother Cora, stepdad Brady, and his Uncle William (aka “Hickernut”) and Aunt Zelabe (aka “Aunt Be”).
Irvin graduated from Viola High School in May 1947. He married Betty...
Jonathan Maddock Harlow, Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
Jonathan Maddock Harlow, Jr., 87, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Monday, January 22, 2024, at his home.
He was born in Steele, Missouri, on March 24, 1936, son of the late Jonathan Maddock Harlow, Sr. and Lillie Mae (Anderson) Harlow. He was united in marriage to Nancy Ann Valine on March 14, 1970, in Las Vegas,...
Jean Marie Prinner
Jan 13, 2024
Jean Marie Prinner, 81, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Viola.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 7, 1942, daughter of the late Albert and Frances (Coco) Eroncig. Jean was united in marriage to Gerald Prinner, Sr. on July 30, 1960, and they were married for 52 years. She was...
Bobby Lee Roper
Dec 13, 2023
Bobby Lee Roper passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Dec. 13th, 2023, at St Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City at the age of 91. He was born on July 7th, 1932 in Wild Cherry, Fulton County, AR to Marcus Roper and Nealie Ross.
Bobby is survived by his three children, Dan (Donna) Roper of Searcy, AR, Wes (Becky) Roper of Columbia,...
Kenneth Dean Warden
Dec 4, 2023
Kenneth Dean Warden, 72, of Morriston, Arkansas, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas.
He was born in Morriston, Arkansas, on January 17, 1951, son of the late Iven Dean and Naomi Sue (Bell) Warden.
Kenny was united in marriage to Blanche Franklin on July 27, 1983, in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. He attended Morriston Church of Christ.
Kenny...
Helena Theresa Olsen
Dec 1, 2023
Helena Theresa Olsen, 93 of Viola, Arkansas passed away Friday December 1, 2023, in her home in Viola.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 11, 1930. She was the daughter of Joseph F. and Iona (Hoerup) Mohar. Helena was united in marriage to Clarence G. Olsen and 2 children were born to this union, Norma and Robert.
She...
Bobby Flickinger
Dec 1, 2023
Bobby Flickinger, 89, of Garfield, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023, in Rogers, Arkansas.
He was born in Joplin, Missouri, on May 19, 1934, son of the late Leonard and Veta (Raider) Flickinger. Bobby was united in marriage to Dorothy Lorane Holland on December 31, 1963, in Yakima, Washington. During his working years, Bobby worked as a restoration specialist...
June Monteen Cotter
Nov 18, 2023
June Monteen Cotter, 92, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Salem.
She was born in Elizabeth, Arkansas, on October 14, 1931, daughter of the late Ernest Glen Robbins and Maude Augusta (Pearson) Robbins. She was united in marriage to the late Glen Cotter in Viola, Arkansas, on December 5, 1947. Monteen...
Brenda Gail Gilbert
Nov 16, 2023
Brenda Gail Gilbert, 64, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, on April 3, 1959, daughter of the late Bobby Jay Cunningham and Shirley (Wood) Cunningham. Brenda was united in marriage to Terry Gilbert on July 7, 1977, in Oxford, Arkansas, and...
Vonda Minnie Cooper
Nov 12, 2023
Vonda Minnie Cooper, 92, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, November 12, 2023, peacefully in the comfort of the home she built with her late husband Clyde Cooper.
She was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia, on March 30, 1931, daughter of the late Walter Tipton Robbins and Margaret (Kirk) Robbins.
Vonda Loved God above all and lived her life being...
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...
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