Obituaries

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...

Jul 29, 2021

Sharlene R. McCollum, 75, of Morriston, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born on September 19, 1945, in Morriston, Arkansas, daughter of the late Lea Parret Jr. and Winnie (Oldfield) Parret. She spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and...

Jul 24, 2021

Dorothy V. Pickett, age 90 ½ of Ravenden, Arkansas passed away , Saturday, July 24, 2021 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born January 25, 1931, at Gosnell, Arkansas to Robert and Maggie (Vernon) Bell.

She enjoyed cooking, farming, gardening, and quilting.

She served the Lord at Lone Oak Missionary Baptist...

Jul 24, 2021

Judy Gail Campbell, 70, of Elizabeth, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Wynne, Arkansas on July 18, 1951, daughter of the late Pearlene Kay and Clarence Eppes, Jr. . On August 13, 2005, she was united in marriage to the late Charles Campbell....

Jul 22, 2021

Faber Carl Casey, 100, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away, Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his residence in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Enola, Arkansas on September 4, 1920, son of the late Bessie (Phillips) and Rufous Casey. He was united in marriage to Mary Lee McCormick on September 20, 1948, in Black Oak, Arkansas, and from...

Jul 19, 2021

Robert Claire Moore, 58, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on July 19, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born on February 13, 1963, in France to George and Elna (Cobb) Moore. Robert was a carpenter and loved fixing things and doing repairs. He enjoyed NASCAR and peace and quiet.

Robert is survived by his sons, Travis Moore and Andreya...

Jul 5, 2021

David Eugene “Bo” Thomas, age 79, of Oxford, passed from this life, Monday, July 5, 2021, at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas.

He was the son of the late Filo and Cordie Lee Miller Thomas. Bo was a retired farmer and loved fishing and hunting. He also had a profound love for his wife, children, and...

Jun 15, 2021

Jackie Lee Howell, 60, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas on August 15, 1960, son of the late Granville Porter “Jack” Howell and Mondra Elizabeth Mullins. Jackie was united in marriage to Julie Howell Rogers in Elizabeth, Arkansas on...

Jun 5, 2021

Jessica Alene Bates, 77, of Salem, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born in Batesville, Arkansas on March 10, 1944, daughter of the late Jesse and Leola (Webb) Burns. Alene spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She...

May 30, 2021

Hayden E. Sexton, 100, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Byron, Arkansas, passed away, Sunday, May 30, 2021in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in Wild Cherry, Arkansas on November 11, 1920, son of the late James Dennis and Ethel Geneva (King) Sexton. Hayden spent his life as a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend. He...

May 24, 2021

Billy G. Brown of Bakersfield, Missouri, passed away on May 24th, 2021, in West Plains, Missouri. He was born on August 24, 1931, in Vidette, Arkansas. Billy attended Viola High School and spent his working years as a carpenter.

He was the father of two sons, Jeff Brown and wife Laurie and Steve Brown and wife Nicole;...

May 2, 2021

Louise Mattie (Durham) (Pitts) Rash, 89, of Viola, Arkansas, passed from this life on May 2, 2021, surrounded by family in Salem, Arkansas.    Louise was born May 9, 1931 to Edward Swanson Durham and Ludie (Ragland) Durham in Lauratown, Arkansas.

Louise was married to Abner Carter Pitts on August 18, 1947 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas.   She later married Kenneth Eugene...