Kate Parker SPIRO - Anna Kate Parker, 84, of Spiro died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born Sept. 19, 1917, in Lavaca. She was a furniture factory worker and the widow of Fern Parker. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Evans & Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Goldsborough of Spiro; two sons, Joe Parker of Bokoshe and Tom Parker of Spiro; three sisters, Beatrice Hassell and Blanch Martin, both of Spiro and Exine Boyd of Kansas City, Mo.; three brothers, Bill, Othel and Clayton Harrison, all of Arkoma; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Bobby and Charles "Skip" Parker, Matt Monceret, James Rogers, Randy and Gary Harrison. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

Here are the obituaries for today: RICHMOND, V R; 79; Rena Community AR>Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps McCUTCHEON, Edna G ( ); 94; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-28; scsps AUTRY, Loy E ( ); 96; Wickes AR>Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps SWOPE, Mary (SHORES); 64; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-28; scsps NARISI, Joseph "Papa Joe"; 80; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps JENNINGS, Elizabeth ( ); 98; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-28; scsps SAMPSON, James Pleasant; 65; Thackerville OK>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps PARKER, Anna Kate (HARRISON); 84; Lavaca AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps VANN, Berdena ( ); 96; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps LEWELLEN, John Sr; 65; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps HOBBS, Chester Lee Jr; 57; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps DOUGHTEN, Charles William; 83; Norman OK>Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps WOODARD, Rocky Lynn; 25; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-11-28; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

Pearl Blaylock HUNT - Pearl B. Blaylock, 85, of Hunt died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, in Clarksville. She was a homemaker and of the Assembly of God faith. She was the widow of Hithia Blaylock. Funeral was Monday in Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Oark Cemetery in Oark. She is survived by three daughters, Eurena Holland and Mereta Evans, both of Hartman, and Madeline Morris of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Terry and Ronnie Evans, Mike and Dennis Morris, Ryan Maxwell and Kevin Sparks. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

HUDNALL, Oma Jones (JONES); 77; Athens AR>Hot Springs AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps SMITH, Oma Jeanette (DUBOSE); 83; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps DEES, Gene; 77; Gilmore OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-27; scsps MARTIN, Alex; 92; Witcherville AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps CABE, Mildred Ann (SWAFFORD); 61; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps LINTON, Sadie ( ); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps STANDRIDGE, Eaphy Henry "Bill"; 94; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps PENNINGTON, Eula Mae ( ); 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps LAPENTER, Robert; 45; Pompton Plains NJ>Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps HENRY, Bennie F; 78; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-27; scsps BLAYLOCK, Pearl B ( ); 85; Hunt AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps DEES, Gene; 77; Gilmore OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-27; scsps RICHMOND, V R; 79; Rena Community AR>Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps ELKINS, Charles; 63; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps KOCH, Phillip Stephen; 37; Morrison Bluff AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps ANHALT, Catherine "Katie" (SCHULTE); 85; Charleston AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps BOGOSLAVSKY, Leonard; 72; Kansas City KS>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-27; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

Desi-Ray Rogers ARKOMA - Desi-Ray Rogers, 5, of Arkoma died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, in Arkoma. She was born Sept. 13, 1996, in Fort Smith. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. She is survived by her parents, Billy Jack Rogers and Glenda Rogers; her grandparents, Charles and Naomi Russell of Arkoma; three sisters, Tracy Goad of Spiro, Kelly Womack of Arkoma and Tina Douglas of Tulsa; and three brothers, Eric Rogers of the home, Jason Shelton of Arkoma and Shannon Shelton of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Jason Shelton, Chad Duncan, Eric Rogers and Shannon Shelton. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

I'm not sure if there was an Obit recently for MARIO CRUVELLA (sp?). If there was may I please get a copy of it? It would have been in the last 2-3 weeks. My Dad advised me he passed so I could add it to my tree but he had no details. Thanks very much as always Jill

Running a little late. Here are the obituaries for today, Monday: HUNDLEY, Jeanette ( ); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-26; scsps ROGERS, Desi-Ray (ROGERS); 5; Fort Smith AR>Arkoma OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-26; scsps WALTON, Jimmy "Pee Wee"; 65; Clarksville AR>Oklahoma City OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-26; scsps BROWN, William Oliver; 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-26; scsps COGGINS, Helen J (THOMPSON); 79; Santa Rosa CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-26; scsps GARRETT, Mildred J ( ); 83; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-26; scsps KOCH, Phillip Stephen; 37; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-11-26; scsps WEBB, Raymond W; 92; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-11-26; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

I just found my great grandfather Frank Malcolm Smith DOB 1875 from Louisianna his wife Lillie Bell DOB 1885 from Arkansas and my grandfather (their son) Edgar Harrison Smith DOB 10-20-1910 from Sebastian County Arkansas. any information at all is appreciated Lori Smith

COULD ANY ONE PLEASE HELP ME ANY GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOKS FROM 1925 - 1927 AND 1930? THANK YOU JARED

Searching for THOMAS related families who I'm told relocated in AR, Do not know which county this is all the Info I have, anyone with any info on any of these families please contact me, Thanks Glenda My THOMAS surname connection is: Charles THOMAS (b) 1739 Wales (d) 1832 Patrick, VA married Judith PATTERSON abt 1768 Appomattox, VA 10 known children Charles Jr. - Joab - Richard - Cornelius - Pleasant - Nicholas - Mary "Polly" - John W. - Joseph - Susannah # 4 - Cornelius THOMAS (b) Oct 1778 Patrick, VA (d) 1860 Pike Co. IL married Elizabeth SLAUGHTER Apr 1806 in Franklin, VA 8 children Anna - Susannah - Joab - Martin - Constantine - Smith Slaughter - Francis Marion - John A. # 4 - Martin THOMAS (b) abt 1806 in Patrick Co. VA married Sarah ?? (no other info known) 7 children **Listed on 1860 Pike Co., IL census, Spring Creek Twp., Pleasant Hill P.O. Martin age 54. Farmer born in VA. Wife - Sarah age 46 born in VA. daugh, Julia 16 in MO son James 14 in MO son Columbus 11 in MO daugh. Eliza 9 in MO son William 7 in MO daugh Rebecca 5 in IL son Simon 3 in IL Deeds found for Martin & Sarah 1868 Pike Co., IL Sec. 11-7-3. He bought 160 acres on Dec. 19, 1855 for $75. He gave land for a school house in 1861. Bk. 53 pg. 479 deed signed 19th Dec 1855. Bk. 62 pg. 254 (36537) deed signed 22nd July 1861. Bk. 76 pg. 524 deed signed 12th Sept. 1868. He sold the land on Sept. 12, 1868 for $1,350. Unable to find a birth, marriage or death certificate. No obit Not listed in any Pike Co., IL. cemetery books # 1 - Julia THOMAS (b) abt 1844 in Lincoln Co. MO (d) May 1918 Lamar Co. TX married 1st Joshua Harrison ANGEL Nov 1863 Pike Co. IL 3 children 2nd marriage to James Warren BURNETT Sept 1874 in Lamar Co. TX 4 daughters ********** Searching for Simon THOMAS family All I know is: Simon THOMAS (b) 1857 in IL (per 1860 IL census) married Nancy Elizabeth MURPHY 5 Oct. 1879 Dallas, Tx Children: 1. Simon Warren Thomas (b) 19 Jun 1880 2. Marion Lafayette " (b) 17 Feb 1882 3. Nancy Elizabeth " (b) 2 Feb 1885 4. Brittie Laura " (b) 30 Mar 1886 5. William Columbus " (b) 25 Jan 1887 6. Martin Arren " (b) 19 Jun 1890 7. Era Thomas (b) 30 Aug 1892 married Wesley WALDRON ?? 3 known children Leon Waldron - was killed in World War II Edward Waldron (b) around 1900's Girl Waldron 8. Marble " (b) 1894 9. Minnie Bee " (b) 1895 10. Mary THOMAS married ?? CARPER they had at least 2 boys - 2 girls (names unknown) *********** Glenda

Additional obituaries, 11/23/01 GILMAN, Catherine Hoge (HOGE); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps PEREZ, Richard Gardena; 72; San Antonio TX>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps SCHLUTTERMAN, Gilbert; 68; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps STAGGS, Vernon; 42; San Andreas CA>Pocola OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-23; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving Day. These are the obits, indexed, for today: BOEN, Lewis Edward; 80; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps BROWN, Bill Sr; 61; Lavaca AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps SIDDONS, Mary E (PIRRAGLIA); 49; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps BANHART, Mildred G ( ); 58; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps BIGLER, Michael E "Mike"; 62; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps HUFFMAN, Raymond "Gene"; 75; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps PERIA, Maria Julia ( ); 40; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps FORTNER, Mildred "Welch" (WELCH); 85; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-23; scsps WURST, Clyde Roger; 87; Delaware AR>Darnelle AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps SHARUM, John Francis; 71; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-11-23; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

My family homesteaded and farmed land near what was called "Unity." I have tried hard, but have not been able to find a photo of the Unity School (and, I understand there was a Unity Church next to it). The Unity Cemetary, also known as the Statham Cemetary, is located on the old Statham homestead. If anyone has a copy of an old photo of the school or church, I would be more than happy to pay for copies. Thank you, Roy Statham

COULD ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME I AM LOOKING PHOTOS OF THE OLD ROCK SCHOOL AND THE OLD HIGH SCHOOL IN GREENWOOD?DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY PHOTOS OF THE INSIDE OF EITHER? WOULD ANY ONE KNOW WERE I COULD FIND A COPY OR SCANS OF THE 1926 GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK? THANK YOU JARED

William Brooks CHARLESTON - William L. "Willie" Brooks, 62, of Charleston died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2001, in an area hospital. He was born March 20, 1939, in Fort Smith. He was a body shop worker for Treadway Body Shop in Fort Smith and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston with burial at Parks Cemetery in Charleston. He is survived by his companion, Glyndora Brooks of Charleston; a daughter, Keila Melton of Paris; two sons, Ricky and Randy, both of Paris; a brother, Buddy of Muskogee; and five grandchildren, Morgan, Haley and Tyson Brooks and Kecia and Cortney Melton. Pallbearers will be Gene Johnson, Terry O'Neal, Donald and Robert Cook and John and John R. Phillips. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

Arthur Kelley MANSFIELD - Arthur Kelley, 76, of Mansfield died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in a Fort Smith nursing home. He was a retired superintendent with a sugar refinery and retired from the Orange County School District, a member of Reed Lodge No. 163 F&AM and was a Shriner. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton. He is survived by five sisters, Vera Hayes, Grace Clarkand LaVerne Cialone, all of Fort Smith, Bea Kelley and Marie Wooten, both of Mansfield; and a brother, Bud Kelley of DeKalb, Texas. Pallbearers will be Bob, Tom and John Clift, Eddie Joe Wooten, Jim Wilson and Bruce Whittaker. The body may be viewed 5 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

Happy Thanksgiving! These are the obituaries for today: Robin Gallardo Robin Dean Gallardo, 71, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, in Nashville, Tenn. She was a retired supervisor for the Superior Court Clerks office in Orange County, Calif. There will be no funeral service. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by a daughter, Robin Davis of Fort Smith; a son, Brad Gallardo of Fort Smith; a sister, Polly Worster of San Diego; and three grandchildren. Robert Taff LITTLE ROCK - Robert Taff, 81, of Little Rock, formerly of Booneville, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, in Benton. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a maintenance worker at Hiram Walker and a life time member of VFW and the Elks Lodge and the Lutheran Church. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. today at Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville. He is survived by his wife, Twyla; two daughters, Linda Hethcock of Oregon and Diana Robertson of Arizona; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ottis Dickerson CLARKSVILLE - Ottis Troy Dickerson, 82, of Clarksville died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, in a local nursing home. He was a oil field worker and a Baptist. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville. He is survived by his wife, Jewell; a daughter, Sue Linn of Bee Branch; two sons, J.T. and Bob Dickerson, both of Clarksville; five grandchildren, Debbie Bartel of Sallisaw, Michele Estep of Clarksville, Michael Don Dickerson of Emporia, Kan., Travis Linn of Bee Branch and Leanne Waddle of Damascus; and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Glen, Raymond, Ronnie, Lonnie, Larry, Clyde and Selba Patterson and Donald Wilhelm. Jarrett Metz BOONEVILLE - Jarrett Burtis Metz, 73, of Booneville died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a veteran of World War II, a lifelong member of American Legion and the VFW and retired from State Building Services in Little Rock. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Roberts Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Booneville with burial at 1 p.m. at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Valerie; a daughter, Valoise Jarene Armstrong of Seattle; two sons, Martin Burtis Metz of Seattle and Ronald Parker Metz of Joplin, Mo.; three grandchildren, Benjamin, Jacob and Heather and one great-grandson. Arvie Lile RUSSIAVILLE, Ind. - Arvie L. Lile, 77, of Russiaville, Ind., died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, in an Indianapolis hospital. He was born Dec. 27, 1923, in Paris. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired electrician from Local Union No. 322 in Casper, Wyo., a member of Masonic Lodge in Cheyenne, Wyo., and was a Baptist and attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Kokomo, Ind. Funeral was held Nov. 15 in Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home in Kokomo, Ind. with burial at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery with full military honors by VFW Post No. 1152. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; a daughter, Dianna Wilburn of Kokomo, Ind.; two sisters, Marie Ray of Fort Smith and Mazette Kafer of Henryetta, Okla.; a halfsister, Ann Stovell of Van Buren; two grandchildren, Jeffery Brown of Russiaville, Ind., and Aarin Brantley of Kokomo, Ind.; and a great-granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association. Zelma Chisum FALLING WATER COMMUNITY - Zelma Chisum, 74, of Falling Water Community died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1927, in Falling Water. She was a homemaker and a member of Falling Water Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Falling Water Church with burial at Moore Cemetery at Ben Hur under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville. She is survived by her husband, Lester; four daughters, Mary Freeman of Van Buren, Ruth Campbell of Falling Water, Rosetta Balanger of Dover and Jetta McCool of Hector; three sons, Donnie Chisum of Marshall, Ray Chisum of Gum Log and Gene Chisum of Appleton; a sister, Lou Hale of Falling Water; a brother, Toy Humphrey of Mablevale; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Clifton Griffin, Troy Collins, Charlie Lay, Charles and James Standridge and Gene Jones. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Nellie Griffith CHARLESTON - Nellie Griffith, 89, of Charleston died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in Little Rock. She was a Free Will Baptist and the widow of Leonard Griffith. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston with burial at Morris Cemetery in Bloomer. She is survived by a son, Lewis Griffith of Lavaca a brother, John Harris of Charleston; two grandchildren, Paul Griffith of Sachse, Texas, and Jean Duffy of Chardon, Ohio and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Donald Cook, John Phillips, Ernest Shotzman, James Berry, Flenoy Luther and Justin Moore. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Charles Salmi MENA - Charles Victor "Vic" Salmi, 62, of Mena died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in his home. He was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Dollar Bay, Mich. He served in the Army and was a maintenance worker and member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel of Mena. Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Hancock, Mich., memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. with burial at Lake Side Cemetery in Hancock, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; a daughter, Lisa Speaker of Fort Worth, Texas; two sisters, Florence Perona of Dollar Bay, Mich., and Audry Swed of Kenosha, Wis.; three brothers, Gordon Salmi of New Lisbon, Bill Salmi of Hancock, Mich., and Kenneth Couvion of Boot Jack, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to Mena Medical Home Health and Hospice. Brenda Lehmann MENA - Brenda G. Lehmann, 48, of Mena died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in Mena. She was born Oct. 13, 1953, in Mena. She was a bookkeeper and a member of United Pentecostal Church. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in United Pentecostal Church with burial at Mount Gilead Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Service in Mena. She is survived by her husband, Archie; three sons, Frank Lehmann of Springdale, Del Lehmann of Mena and Brian Lehmann of Rudy; her parents, Dale and June Atchley of Mena; and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Raymond and Marvin Yahn, Vee Guinn, Charles Wayne Lance, Greg Peak and Dan Ward. Alta Mizell MULDROW - Alta I. Mizell, 93, of Muldrow died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a educator for 43 years, taught at Paw Paw and Roland schools and retired from Muldrow Schools after 33 years, a 60 year member of First United Methodist Church in Muldrow. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Muldrow with burial at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Hill of Fort Smith; a granddaughter, Lynn Kelton of Fort Smith; and two great-grandchildren, Amanda Kelton of Conway and Daniel Kelton of Fort Smith. The body may be viewed 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 308 S. Main St., Muldrow, OK 74948 or Goddard United Methodist Church, 1922 Dodson Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901. Parley Mouser STIGLER - Parley Mouser, 92, of Stigler died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in Stigler. He retired in 1973 as custodian for First National Bank in Stigler and was the widower of Esther Sanders Mouser. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Stigler First Baptist Church with burial at Stigler City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He is survived by a daughter, Billie Faye Mouser Reynolds of Richmond, Va.; two sons, Jack and Bobby Mouser, both of Stigler; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ralph White, Jerry Terrell, Chuck Forrester, Darrell Winkle, Rick Prentice and David Shaw. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Rolland Wallace STIGLER - Rolland Wallace, 87, of Stigler died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in Stigler. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Stigler First Baptist Church with burial at Stigler City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He is survived by his wife, Jewell; a daughter, Debby Lefler of Owasso, Okla.; two sons, James Wallace of Oklahoma City and Jim Wallace of Salina, Kan.; four grandchildren, Ryan and Natalie Lefler, both of Owasso, Okla., Kevin Wallace of McPherson, Kan., and Michael Wallace of Fort Collins, Colo. Pallbearers will be Joe Smith, Kevin Wallace, Ryan and Jimmy Lefler, Deon Bumpers and Larry Maxwell. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Arthur Kelley MANSFIELD - Arthur Kelley, 76, of Mansfield died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in a Fort Smith nursing home. He was a retired superintendent with a sugar refinery and retired from the Orange County School District, a member of Reed Lodge No. 163 F&AM and was a Shriner. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton. He is survived by five sisters, Vera Hayes, Grace Clarkand LaVerne Cialone, all of Fort Smith, Bea Kelley and Marie Wooten, both of Mansfield; and a brother, Bud Kelley of DeKalb, Texas. Pallbearers will be Bob, Tom and John Clift, Eddie Joe Wooten, Jim Wilson and Bruce Whittaker. The body may be viewed 5 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Hud Davis Hud A. Davis, 33, of Fort Smith died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a custom auto designer and a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Kristin; a daughter, Ashley Davis of Van Buren; four sons, Dustin Ray Davis of Van Buren, Caleb Alec, Abraham Kendall and Noah Brenden Davis, all of Fort Smith; his parents, Woodrow and Barbara Davis of Rudy; a sister, Tammy Morgan of Rudy; a brother, Brent William Davis of Van Buren. Pallbearers will be Jason and Justin Abernathy, Tim Hazlewood, Robert MIller, Bill Mann and Joe Stephens. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hud Davis Memorial Fund, Acct. No. 71-3428, c/o First National Bank, 602 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901. Betty Kaylor, 72, of Van Buren went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, Nov. 18, 2001. She was a member of the Shibley Baptist Church, a homemaker, a lifelong resident of Crawford County and the widow of Louis Wayne Kaylor. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by a daughter, Diane Howard and son-in-law, Jeffrey Howard of Van Buren; two sons, Larry and Ronnie Kaylor, both of Van Buren; a sister, Peggy Wolf of Santa Clarita, Calif.; a brother, Norman Marion of Van Buren; three grandchildren, Jonathan Howard, Ronald and Scott Kaylor, all of Van Buren; a great-granddaughter, Veronica Paige Howard of Van Buren. Pallbearers will be Terrell, Carroll and Clyde Dale McClure, Dennis Neidecker, Glenn Shearburn and Leon Gentry. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny James and J. Smiley. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shibley Baptist Church, 1136 Shibley Road, Van Buren, AR 72956. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

Hi everyone, these are the obits for today: DICKERSON, Ottis Troy; 82; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps MIZELL, Alta I ( ); 93; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps DAVIS, Hud A; 33; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps GALLARDO, Robin Dean ( ); 71; Nashville TN; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-20; scsps METZ, Jarrett Burtis; 73; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps SALMI, C Harles Victor "Vic"; 62; Dollar By MI>Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps MOUSER, Parley; 92; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-20; scsps CHISUM, Zelma (HUMPHREY); 74; Falling Water AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps WALLACE, Rolland; 87; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-20; scsps TAFF, Robert; 81; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps KELLEY, Arthur; 76; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps LILE, Arvie L; 77; Paris AR>Russiaville IN; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-20; scsps LEHMANN, Brenda G ( ); 48; Mena AR>Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps GRIFFITH, Nellie (HARRIS); 89; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-11-20; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

The following obituaries appeared in the SW Times, Sebastian County, Fort Smith, AR; TOON, Ruby C ( ); 84; Arkoma OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-19; scsps DODD, Owen Carter; 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-19; scsps WILLIAMS, Birtie Mae (NIXON); 57; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-11-19; scsps RIDENOUR, Shirley (SIMMONS); 58; Hartford AR; SW Times; 2001-11-19; scsps MULLEN, William Lee; 45; Wichita KS; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-19; scsps MAHLE, Erma Dean Williams (SPARKS) [WILLIAMS]; 79; Sallisaw OK>Columbus GA; SW Times (AR); 2001-11-19; scsps BROOKS, William L "Willie"; 62; Fort Smith AR>Charleston AR; SW Times; 2001-11-19; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24

Here is the obituary, Lola. Will get back with you on the Smedley history after Thanksgiving. Tony Pat Gregory, 58, died Friday morning Nov. 9, 2001, at the family home in Heavener. Tony was born in his grandparents home in Stapp, Okla. Tony will be remembered as a standout football player, first at Ramsey Junior High School in Fort Smith and later as an All-Conference halfback with the Heavener Wolves. After graduation from Heavener and two years at Eastern State University in Wilburton, Tony enlisted in the Marine Corps National Guard and experienced his boot camp at Twentynine Palms, Calif. Tony followed in his dad's vocation and made his living as a mason, specializing in rock work and fireplaces. Tony was an avid hunter and naturalist and spent 20 years stomping the grounds around Cripple Creek, Colo. Tony was a member of the Choctaw Nation, a member of the Elks Club in Cripple Creek, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Heavener and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Newburyport, Mass. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Oynotis Gregory, and younger brother, Steve, of Heavener. He is survived by his son, Guy Gregory of Oklahoma City, three brothers, Dana, John and Jim Gregory, all of Heavener, two cousins that he considered his fifth and sixth brothers, Jerry Gregory of Pocola and Joe Gregory of Heavener and two aunts that he considered his only sisters, Ann Kirksey of Heavener and Marilyn Pledger of Poteau. A memorial service will be held Monday morning, Nov. 12, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church in Zoc, Okla., under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Tony Pat Gregory, 58, died Friday morning Nov. 9, 2001, at the family home in Heavener. Tony was born in his grandparents home in Stapp, Okla. Tony will be remembered as a standout football player, first at Ramsey Junior High School in Fort Smith and later as an All-Conference halfback with the Heavener Wolves. After graduation from Heavener and two years at Eastern State University in Wilburton, Tony enlisted in the Marine Corps National Guard and experienced his boot camp at Twentynine Palms, Calif. Tony followed in his dad's vocation and made his living as a mason, specializing in rock work and fireplaces. Tony was an avid hunter and naturalist and spent 20 years stomping the grounds around Cripple Creek, Colo. Tony was a member of the Choctaw Nation, a member of the Elks Club in Cripple Creek, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Heavener and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Newburyport, Mass. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Oynotis Gregory, and younger brother, Steve, of Heavener. He is survived by his son, Guy Gregory of Oklahoma City, three brothers, Dana, John and Jim Gregory, all of Heavener, two cousins that he considered his fifth and sixth brothers, Jerry Gregory of Pocola and Joe Gregory of Heavener and two aunts that he considered his only sisters, Ann Kirksey of Heavener and Marilyn Pledger of Poteau. A memorial service will be held Monday morning, Nov. 12, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church in Zoc, Okla., under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are there to listen... Then hears the person's soul"... Psalms 18:24