This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GV.2ADE/30.38.159.808.815.822.829 Message Board Post: Try looking for Kilbreth/Gilbreth in VA ca 1790,s along with Summer, summerfield, Davis, Carr, etc.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson, Willson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GV.2ADE/1922 Message Board Post: I am looking for burial places for Alva Madison Wilson who died Dec 21 1930 in Boydsville, Clay Co and his wife Rosetta (Hall) who was born 1877. It is possible that some of their children are buried around them. Also Alva's older brother Thomas Wilson and wife Sarah E ( Janes) were living in the area in 1920. Maybe they died there as well. If you have a cemetery reference I would be grateful for your time.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1921.1.1 Message Board Post: That would be great! Would you care to just send them my email ([email protected])? Then they could give me a hollar anytime that would be convenient for them. I live over here at Pollard. Thank you very much. I appreciate this. June

my great aunt Gladys Marie Carpenter's 3rd husband was Clarence Toone...... they were married 18 Apr 1945 in Rector, AR........MJ [email protected] wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: MONTGOMERY, CHAPMAN, TOONE, TILLERY, JOHNSON, BEAVER, WATSON, HOLLAND > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1921 > > Message Board Post: > > Is there any possiblity anybody out there has a connection to BYRON & SANDRA SHELTON? I found a family reunion article where they were from the Rector area and researching into the TOONE family also. The news article was from 1982 and they had fellow geneaologist from VA visiting. Could not find them in our areas phonebooks. So if anybody out there knows them, or can get me in touch with them....I would like to correspond with them. > > Thank you. > > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact > "Don E. Wright" [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1921.1 Message Board Post: I'm friends with Byron and Sandra. I can give them your e-mail address or if you'd like to e-mail your telephone number I can give them that, however you'd like. Just let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MONTGOMERY, CHAPMAN, TOONE, TILLERY, JOHNSON, BEAVER, WATSON, HOLLAND Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1921 Message Board Post: Is there any possiblity anybody out there has a connection to BYRON & SANDRA SHELTON? I found a family reunion article where they were from the Rector area and researching into the TOONE family also. The news article was from 1982 and they had fellow geneaologist from VA visiting. Could not find them in our areas phonebooks. So if anybody out there knows them, or can get me in touch with them....I would like to correspond with them. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MASSEY, FRY, COCHRAN, BRINSON, BRIGHT, HARRISON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1633.2 Message Board Post: I hope that this helps you, 1880 Census Lick Creek, Union County, Illinois Abraham M. Wilson M 51 NC TN NC (Flora) Dora Amanda Wilson F 48 NC NC NC John F. Wilson M 24 IL NC NC Clo A. Wilson M 20 IL NC NC Thomas Wilson M 18 IL NC NC Martha J. Wilson F 16 IL NC NC Rebecka J. Wilson F 14 IL NC NC Ruphus M. Wilson M 12 IL NC NC Sarah E. Wilson F 10 IL NC NC Madison A. Wilson M 5 IL NC NC 1900 census for: Saratoga, Union County, Illinois Alva Wilson 24 IL NC NC Rosa Wilson 22 IL VA AR Oliver Wilson 5 IL IL IL May Wilson 2 IL IL IL Dova Wilson 65 NC NC NC 1910 Blue Cane, Clay County, Arkansas Alva Wilson 35 IL NC NC Rosa Wilson 33 IL VA AR Thomas Wilson 16 IL IL IL Dora Wilson 12 IL IL IL Evertt Wilson 9 IL IL IL Ester Wilson 6 IL IL IL Iven Wilson 3 AR IL IL Virginia Wilson 7/12 AR IL IL Tillman Kerby (nephew) 39 IL TN IL 1920 Census Johnson Township, Clay County, Arkansas Alva Wilson 44 head IL NC NC Rosetta Wilson 43 wife IL VA AR Evert Wilson 18 son IL IL IL Ivan Wilson 13 son AR IL IL Woodrow Wilson 11/12 son AR IL IL May Wilson 22 daughter IL IL IL Ester Wilson 16 daughter IL IL IL Thelma Wilson 7 daughter AR IL IL (Oneida) Onetta Wilson 4 1/12 daughter AR IL IL Amanda Wilson (mother) 89 NC NC NC 1930 Census Cedar Bluff, Oregon County, Missouri Alva M Wilson 54 Head IL NC NC Rosetta Wilson 53 Wife IL VA AR Thelma E Wilson 19 dau. AR IL IL Oneida Wilson 13 dau. AR IL IL Woodrow W Wilson 11 son AR IL IL Mozel Wilson 8 dau. AR IL IL Good luck to you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1633.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Linda, No I had never got a single response from that posting. So I sure appreciate your note. Good Luck to you, Cindi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Levin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GV.2ADE/1920 Message Board Post: Looking for connections to Carl Isidor Levin born 1870 in Sweden, imigrated to US in 1892 date of death unknown. He had four brothers and one sister. Two of his brothers also immigrated to US. Nils David Levin and Bror Ernst Levin. Carl Levin was married and had two sons, Edvard Eddie Levin and Bertil Bert Levin. As I understand from records Bertil was married and had three children. William, Geraldine and Delores. Take a look at my tree to find out more. If you are related to these people or if you have some information, please send me an e-mail. alex at bonnie-clyde.se or sportlov at home.se

my great aunt married Gilbert Garrett in Clay Co.....give me the name and I'll see if I can help you........MJ [email protected] wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: garrett > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1792.1 > > Message Board Post: > > sorry, i couldn't find him in the cemetery lists for clay county. linda > > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact > "Don E. Wright" [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1792.2 Message Board Post: Garrett O R 1872/ 1945/ B 07/18 36 M this is the only O Garrett in the listings for Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector, Clay Co, AR..and the list is up to date as of May this year.....any idea what cemetery he would be in?....there are several small ones in the area........

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: garrett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1792.1 Message Board Post: sorry, i couldn't find him in the cemetery lists for clay county. linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: fry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1732.1 Message Board Post: hello, just saw your posting. the only one i could find was a belva l. fry died 02/ 08/ 41. hope this helps. linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/1633.1 Message Board Post: hello, i don't know if you still need this info, but i looked in the 1900 clay county census, i couldn't find them anywhere. i wonder if they might have been in greene county ar. or dunklin county, mo. at that time. linda

are you a contact for Ralph Edgar Parks' family?.......Martha Jane [email protected] wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/410.1 > > Message Board Post: > > My uncle was Oran Watson b. 1884 in clay County. His wife's name was Sue. I would like info on her if this is the correct Oran Watson. His nickname was "Speedy" and more than likely no one would remember Oran. they lived in Caruthersville Mo and moved to Albuquerque NM where they died. > > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact > "Don E. Wright" [email protected] > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARRIS/BURKMAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.families.aol.com/mbexec/msg/an/GV.2ADE/1882.2 Message Board Post: 1900 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Zora S Harris Home in 1900: Pollard, Clay, Arkansas Age: 4 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896 Birthplace: Missouri Relationship to head-of-house: Daughter Father's name: Burrel Mother's name: Tennessee A Race: White Occupation: View Image Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Burrel Harris 35 Tennessee A Harris 41 Zora S Harris 4 Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Pollard, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: T623 53; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 10. Enumerated 13 June 1900 HARRIS, Burrel, Head, W, M, Jan 1865, 35, M, 8 yrs present marriage, IL, IL, IL, Farmer, Can read/write, Speaks English, Owns, Farm, Free, Schedule 129 HARRIS, Tennessee A, Wife, W, F, Feb 1859, 41, M, 8 yrs present marriage, 1 born/1 living, TN, TN, TN, Can not read/write, Speaks English HARRIS Zora S, Daugh, W, F, July 1896, 4, S, MO, IL, TN, Can not read/write, Speaks English 1910 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Tennessee A Harris Age in 1910: 52 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858 Birthplace: Tennessee Relation to Head of House: Wife Father's Birth Place: Tennessee Mother's Birth Place: Tennessee Spouse's name: Berl G Home in 1910: St Francis, Clay, Arkansas Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Female Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Berl G Harris 48 Tennessee A Harris 52 Sophia Harris 14 Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: St Francis, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 405. Enumerated 21 April 1910 HARRIS, Berl G, Head, M, W, M3, 17 yrs present marriage, IL, IL, IL, English, Jeweler, Own Shop, Can read/write, Owns, Free, House, HARRIS, Tennessee A, Wife, F, W, M1, 17 yrs present marriage, 1 born/1 living, TN, TN, TN, English, No occupation, Can not read/write HARRIS, Sophia, Daugh, F, W, 14, S, MO, IL, TN, English, No occupation, Can read/write, Did not attend school 1900 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Velbert g Burkman Home in 1900: Brookside, Clinton, Illinois Age: 4 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Son Father's name: Frank Mother's name: Ida Race: White Occupation: View Image Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Frank Burkman 42 Ida Burkman 30 Hester Burkman 14 Lara B Burkman 11 Velbert g Burkman 4 Joseph Burkman 9.12 Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Brookside, Clinton, Illinois; Roll: T623 243; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 2. Enumerated 11 June 1900 BURKMAN, Frank, Head, W, M, Aug 1857, 42, M, 9 yrs present marriage, Germany, Germany, Germany, Immigration year 1857, 43 yrs in US, Un, Farm Laborer, 0 months unemployed, Can read/write, Speaks English, Rents, House BURKMAN, Ida, Wife, W, F, Jan 1870, 30, M, 9 yrs present marriage, 6 born/4 living, KS, IN, IN, Can read/write, Speaks English BURKMAN, Hester, Daugh, W, F, Jan 1886, 14, S, IL, Germany, KS, At school 6 months, Can read/write, Speaks English BURKMAN, Lara B, Daugh, W, F, Dec 1888, 11, S, IL, Germany, KS, At school 6 months, Can read/write, Speaks English BURKMAN, Velbert G, Son, W, M, Mar 1896, 3 (marked through and 4 written over it), S, IL, Germany, KS, BURKMAN, Joseph, Son, Sept 1889, 9/12, S, IL, Germany, KS, 1910 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census Name: George Burkman Age in 1910: 13 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Son Father's name: Frank C Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's name: Ida Mother's Birth Place: Kansas Home in 1910: St Francis, Clay, Arkansas Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Frank C Burkman 52 Ida Burkman 38 George Burkman 13 Joe Burkman 8 Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: St Francis, Clay, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 437. Enumerated 11 May 1910 BURKMAN, Frank C, Head, M, W, 52, M1, 25 yrs present marriage, Germany, Germany, Germany, Eng/Ger, Immigration Year 1860, Naturalized, Farm Laborer, General Farm, Wage, Not at work April 15, 1910, 0 weeks unemployed, Can read/write, Rents, House, BURKMAN, Ida, Wife, F, W, 38, 25 yrs present marriage, 4 born/4 living, Kansas, New York, Indiana, English, No occupation, Can read/write BURKMAN, George, Son, M, W, 13, S, IL, Germany, KS, English, Farm Laborer, General Farm, Wage, Not at work April 15, 1910, 0 weeks unemployed, Can read/write, Attended school BURKMAN, Joe, Son, M, W, 8, S, IL, Germany, KS, English, No occupation, Attended school 1920 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census Name: George Burkman Home in 1920: Richview, Washington, Illinois Age: 22 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Son Father's name: Frank C Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's name: Ida Mother's Birth Place: Kansas Marital Status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Image: 1116 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Frank C Burkman 62 Ida Burkman 49 George Burkman 22 Joseph Burkman 20 Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Richview, Washington, Illinois; Roll: T625_412; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 231; Image: 1116. Enumerated 23 January 1920 BURKMAN, Frank C, Head, Rents, W, M, 62, M, Can read/write, Germany/German, Germany/German, Germany/German, Speaks English, Retired, BURKMAN, Ida, Wife, W, F, 49, M, M, Can read/write, KS, IN, OH, Speaks English, Housekeeper (marked through and None written over it) BURKMAN, George, Son, W, M, 22, M, Can read/write, IL, Germany/German, KS, Speaks English, Laborer, On Farm, Wage BURKMAN, Joseph, Son, W, M, 20, S, Can read/write, IL, Germany/German, KS, Speaks English, Laborer, On Farm, Wage Social Security Death Index Social Security Death Index Name: Delbert G. Burkman SSN: 489-28-9742 Last Residence: 63841 Dexter, Stoddard, Missouri, United States of America Born: 27 Mar 1897 Died: 15 Feb 1971 State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951 ) Source Citation: Number: 489-28-9742;Issue State: Missouri;Issue Date: Before 1951.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BRINKER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.families.aol.com/mbexec/msg/an/GV.2ADE/1919 Message Board Post: Linda...you are an absolute doll. Received the package yesterday and had a ball reading over it all. Fills in some gaps nicely. Thank you ever so much for you time and effort. Warm Regards, Renee'

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GV.2ADE/410.1 Message Board Post: My uncle was Oran Watson b. 1884 in clay County. His wife's name was Sue. I would like info on her if this is the correct Oran Watson. His nickname was "Speedy" and more than likely no one would remember Oran. they lived in Caruthersville Mo and moved to Albuquerque NM where they died.

Recent obits taken from the Clay County Courier, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas. DELPHY CAMPBELL Delphy CAMPBELL, Corning, was born January 1, 1916 in Naylor, MO to Alvie and Lillie JACKSON COLLINS. She died in St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro, September 3, 2006. She was 90 years old. She married Earl CAMPBELL July 20, 1940 and he preceded her n death, February 3, 1980. She was a member of Big T Penecostal Church. Survivors are two sons, Walter CAMPBELL, Streetsboro, OH and Jerry CAMPBELL, Denver, CO; one daughter, Louise KIRBY, Corning; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Harold CAMPBELL and Sammy CAMPBELL and three sisters, Ruby, Appie and Jan and one brother, Bud. Services Tuesday, September 5, 2006 in Ermert Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Bryan MALONE officiating. Burial in Richwoods Cemetery under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home. BRYANT RUSSELL ADAMS Bryant Russell ADAMS, Sr. a resident of Harviell, MO was born January 31, 1925 in Taft, MO. He died August 30, 2006 in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was 81. A member of Trinity Baptist Church and former employee of Johanson Shoe Company, Corning, on November 30, 1942 he married Ruby Edith DEITZ in Poplar Bluff, MO. She preceded him in death, June 30, 1996. Survivors include three sons, Russell ADAMS, Jr., Corning, Gary Lee ADAMS, Poplar Bluff and Larry Wayne ADAMS, Poplar Bluff; three daughters, Peggy Sue WYATT, Harviell, Sandra Kay DILLINGER, Dexter and Linda Faye BURCH, Bernie; three sisters, Lorene GILKESON, O'Fallon, IL, Ruth DUNLAP, St. Charles, MO and Corine STOKES, AZ; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services Friday, September 1 in Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Chapel, Neelyville. Burial in Cochran Cemetery under the direction of Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home. ROB DILLON Rob DILLON, Corning, was born in St. Louis, MO to Wilbur Leon DILLON and Lois Lavern TAYLOR SHARP, October 22, 1953. He died in St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro, September 3, 2006. He was 52. A millwright worker, he married Penny FIELDS DILLON, June 29, 1985. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Penny DILLON of the home in Corning; three sons, Rocky CANNADY, Paragould, Joseph (Bonnie) DILLON, Jonesboro and Dustin DILLON of the home in Corning; father, Wilburn DILLON, Quincy, IL; mother and step-father, Lois and Jim SHARP, Maryland Heights, MO; four brothers, Dr. Randy (Donna) DILLON, Eureka, MO, Ricky (Pam) DILLON, Huntsville, AL Rusty (Debbie) DILLON, Columbia, IL and Rodney DILLON, Waterloo, IA; one sister, Rhonda (James) RUSSELL, Leesburg, VA; three step-sisters, Kimberly (Randy) PRESLEY, Maryland Heights, MO, Ginger (Kenneth) BARGER, Raytown, MO and Mary (Dan) SMITH, St. Peters, MO. Services conducted by Reverend Jimmy DUNN in Ermert Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday, September 6, 2006. Burial in Williams Cemetery under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home. BROSIE TUCKER Brosie HATFIELD TUCKER, Potosi, MO, a long time resident of House Springs, MO, was born February 22, 1919 in West Virginia to Albert "Abb" and Zettie CLINE HATFIELD. She died Saturday, September 2, 2006 in McDougal. She was 87. A member of Messenger Worship center, Fenton, MO, on October 28, 1934 she married James Otis TUCKER in Whamcliffe, WV. Survivors are six children, Ruby (Delmar) CLINE, Potosi, MO, Lisa (Leslie) WELLER, McDougal, Janis (Mick) TRAMEL, Potosi, MO, Ronnie (Bonnie) TUCKER, Potosi, Darryl (Lynette) TUCKER, Imperial and J. Otis (Mary) TUCKER, Oxly; 14 grandchildren, James, Keith, Tony, Chrissy, Kim, Jamie, Mandy, Joshua, Jason, Trisia, Ryan, Jimmy, Michael and Robbie; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three siblings, Mona TRENT, Hampden WV, Shirley WARD, Reynoldsburg, OH and James "Buddy" (Ann) HATFIELD, Gilbert, WV. and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Tommy TUCKER and Jimmy TUCKER; two sisters, Nell STANLEY and Mabel WARD; and five brothers, Frank, Arnold, Junior, Willie and Wade HATFIELD. Services Wednesday, September 6 in Chapel Hill Mortuary, Cedar Hill, MO. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Feed the Children, PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101. to be continued..........................

Recent obits taken from the Clay County Courier, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas. RUBY P. LaBROT Ruby Pauline MITCHELL LaBROT was born May 10, 1924 in Manila to James SANFORD and Elizabeth Rachel MITCHELL and died August 25, 2006 in Cypress Gardens, CA. She was 82. She married William H. LaBROT November 11, 1945 in St Louis, MO. To this union one son was born, James William LaBROT, who survives. Other survivors include two grandaughters, Eyvette and Crystal; five great-grandchildren, Ketrina, Kaylinn, Kyle, Kendall and Konner; two sisters, Joyce STEELE, Success and Jewell LANE, Sun City, AZ; two brothers, Floyd MITCHELL, Little Rock and Melvin "Jack" MITCHELL, Corning. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three brothers, Lloyd Eugene, Gene Allen and Orville Glen MITCHELL and one sister, Ruth MITCHELL. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 2 at 12:30 p.m. with burial at Forrest Lawn Cemetery, Cypress, CA. CARL JOHNSON Carl JOHNSON, Corning was born in Ingram, August 11, 1922 to William Vince and Melissa Josephine McELMURRY JOHNSON. He died in St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro, august 27, 2006. He was 84. He was a retired farmer and a member of Church of Christ. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and arrowhead hunting. March 4, 1950 he married Norma Irene "Jean" DUNN JOHNSON, and she survives. Other survivors include one son, Brock JOHNSON, Corning; three daughters Donna (Larry) McDOWELL, Kennett, MO, Joann WOODS and Sam HALL, Pocahontas, Mindie (Melvin) MITCHELL, Corning; three grandchildren, Misty McDOWELL, Kennett, MO, Jesse MARCH, Corning and Adam FOX, Jonesboro; one sister, Arlene KING, Biggers; one brother, Russell JOHNSON, Biggers; one special nephew, Bill WAYMON, Myrtle, MO; several nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday, August 29, 2006 in Ermert Funeral Home with Sam BERCERRA officiating. Burial in Williams Cemetery, Corning, under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home. MARLYN CRAFTON Marlyn CRAFTON, Corning, was born February 25, 1930 in Crofton, NE, to Raymond and Ruby Mae EVANS COUNTRYMAN. She died Sunday, August 27, 2006 in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO. She was 76. A member of Corning First Christian Church, she was Worthy Matron of Eastern Star and member of Red Hat Society. Her hobbies included bowling. On April 23, 1966, she married Eddie Poe CRAFTON, who survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Carolyn SCOTT, Memphis, TN, Peggy MABERRY, Lancaster, PA and Debby LONG, Paducah, KY; one step-daughter, Peggy HIGGINS, Poplar Bluff, MO; one half-sister, Karen SUND, Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ruby COUNTRYMAN, step-son Mike CRAFTON, two brothers, Wayne and Rodney COUNTRYMAN. Funeral services Wednesday, August 30, 2006 in Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in Corning Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Corning Head Start Reading Program. to be continued...............................