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Norma Jean Foster

Norma Jean Foster

Jan 9, 2023

Norma Jean Foster, 91, of Joplin, Missouri, passed from this walk of life on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Joplin.

She was born in Viola, Arkansas, on December 22, 1931, daughter of the Homer and Daisy (Holstine) Knight. Norma was united in marriage to the late James Utah Foster on May 19, 1951, in Fulton County and they shared over...

William "Bill" C Lewis

William "Bill" C Lewis

Dec 31, 2022

William Carroll Lewis of Mountain Home, AR and formerly of Memphis, TN went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2022. He was 88 years old.

Bill was born in Memphis, TN on July 15, 1934, to Roy and Edith Lewis. He went to work for his dad and uncle at Lewis Sign Company in 1948. He worked...

Helen O. Bassham

Helen O. Bassham

Dec 21, 2022

Helen O. Bassham, 95 years, 11 months, and 21 days, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Salem.

She was born in Wheeling, Arkansas, on December 31, 1926, daughter of the late Wilk and Jonnie (Sanderson) Oldfield. Helen was united in marriage to Clinton Bassham and from this union three sons were...

Tammy Jean Owens

Tammy Jean Owens

Dec 6, 2022

Tammy Jean Owens, 51, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this walk of life to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in Salem.

She was born in West Plains, Missouri, on September 15, 1971, daughter of Louie and Carolyn (Todd) Parker. Tammy was united in marriage to Charles Owens on September 2, 2000, in Thayer, Missouri and loved their...

April Necole Casey

April Necole Casey

Nov 11, 2022

April Necole Casey, 48, of Salem, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Friday, November 11, 2022, in Salem.

She was born in Salem, Arkansas, on October 16, 1974, daughter of Ronald and Cheryl (Williams) Yow. April was united in marriage to Robin Casey on August 25, 1995, in Heart, Arkansas. She was a stay at home mom and...

Randall Harrison Geyer

Randall Harrison Geyer

Nov 7, 2022

 

Randall Harrison Geyer, 70, of Camp, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home in Camp.

He was born in Burbank, California, on July 23, 1952, son of Douglas Harrison and Jean Anne (Hetzer) Geyer. Randall was united in marriage to Mary Joyce on September 9, 2018, in Springville, California. Randall served our country in the United...

David King

David King

Nov 1, 2022

David King, 72, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was born in Leachville, Arkansas, on April 21, 1950, son of the late Walter Andrew and Jessie May King. David spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was united in marriage to Janice Marie Stone....

Luis Covas-Castanera

Luis Covas-Castanera

Nov 1, 2022

Luis A Covas-Castanera, 75, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in Puerto Rico on May 17, 1947, son of the late Jose Covas and Margarita Castanera. Luis was united in marriage to Joan on June 6, 1997, in Viola, Arkansas. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Elizabeth,...

Retha Mae Worsham

Retha Mae Worsham

Oct 16, 2022

Retha Mae Worsham, age 89, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022. She was born on December 24, 1932, in Heart, Arkansas to Thurman Watson Chadwick and Della Mae Weaver.

During her working years she was a nursing aide for 18 years at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas.

Retha married Freeman “LC” Worsham in Wheeling, Arkansas.

Retha...

Devene Gilbreath

Devene Gilbreath

Oct 15, 2022

 

Devene Gilbreath, age 86, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was born on March 20, 1936 in Viola, Arkansas, to Luther and Alpha (Williams) Holstine.  

During her working years, she was a factory worker and then later in life, a caregiver. 

Devene married Ray Gilbreath on December 19, 1953, in Fulton County,...

Opal Mae Dunn

Opal Mae Dunn

Sep 24, 2022

Opal Mae Dunn, 93, of Highland, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Benton.

She was born in Winona, Missouri, on September 6, 1929, daughter of the late Walter and Madge (Atkins) Burns. Opal was united in marriage to the late Ernie “Wayne” Dunn on December 24, 1949, in Hardy, Arkansas and from this union one daughter was born....

Donald W Wilkerson

Donald W Wilkerson

Sep 15, 2022

Donald W Wilkerson, 78, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born in Winters, Texas, on May 23, 1944, son of the late Dewey and Lucille (Haynes) Wilkerson. During his working years, he worked as a barber and truck driver. Donald was a member of The Elks in Cherokee Village.

Donald is...

David Roger Johnson

David Roger Johnson

Sep 13, 2022

David Roger Johnson, 80, of Gassville, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born in West Plains, Missouri, on December 25, 1941, son of Clell and Genevieve (Lawson) Johnson. David was united in marriage to Janet Lee Peterson in Pacifica, California, on February 6, 1969. After graduating high school, David enlisted in the United States...

Devoe Eugene Smith

Devoe Eugene Smith

Sep 8, 2022

Devoe Eugene Smith, 94, of Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away, Thursday, September 8, 2022, at his home. 

He was born in Elizabeth, Arkansas, on August 17, 1928, son of the late Bill and Carrie (Deatherage) Smith. Devoe served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Betty Rose Webb on August 8, 1953, in Viola, Arkansas. Devoe was a member of Bethel Assembly of God.

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Glen Alan Smith

Glen Alan Smith

Aug 26, 2022

Glen Alan Smith, 58, of Glencoe, Arkansas, passed away, Friday, August 26, 2022, in Batesville, Arkansas.

He was born in Russellville, Arkansas, on December 30, 1963, son of Dale Smith and Anna Evans. Glen served our country in the United States Navy and during his working years, he worked as an over the road truck driver. He was a member...

Nell Marie Shrable

Nell Marie Shrable

Aug 24, 2022

Nell Marie Shrable, 90, of Gepp, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her home.

She was born in Vidette, Arkansas on June 25, 1932, daughter of the late Alfred and Lavada (Roper) Shrable. Nell was united in marriage to the late Newton Shrable and from this union five children were born. She attended...

Stanley Lee Bell

Stanley Lee Bell

Aug 2, 2022

Stanley Lee Bell, 75, of Oxford, Arkansas, departed this life to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

He was born on October 13, 1946, in Joplin, Missouri, to Norman K and Virginia M (Zook) Bell. Stanley served our country in the United States Marine Corps for 8 years during the Vietnam War. He worked for...

Eulis Eudell Foster

Eulis Eudell Foster

Jul 31, 2022

Eulis Eudell Foster, 84, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on August 13, 1937, son of the late George and Ruth (Isom) Foster. Eudell was united in marriage to Rebecca Mae Zimmer on June 1, 1960, in Center Point, Arkansas. During his working years, Eudell worked as a...

JR Cotter

JR Cotter

Jul 22, 2022

 

JR Cotter was born April 11, 1925 in Vidette, Arkansas to Gertrude (Crotts) and Thurlo Cotter.

He served his country honorably during World War II with the 318th infantry 80th division.

After the war he married Barbara Ellen Spurlock in Belvidere, Illinois on September 1st, 1948.

Born to them were 6 daughters, Kathy (Charles Estes), Terry (Ray Wineland), Sheery...

Melenda K Roberts

Melenda K Roberts

Jun 21, 2022

Melenda K. Roberts, 68, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Viola.

She was born in Peoria, Illinois, on August 22, 1953, daughter of the late Jim and Dorotha (Crotts) Roberts. Melenda spent her working years working at the library in Viola and Baxter Lab in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was a...

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