> -----Original Message----- > From: David Strickland > Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 9:32 AM > To: 'NORTON-L@ROOTSWEB.COM' > Subject: NEW TO LIST > > I am looking for an elusive Norton, named John or Jaddar, supposedly from > Ireland to Illinois, then to Missouri. > According to family tradition Jaddar was married 4 times and had 6 > children by each marriage. > > The only date I have is for his son Daniel Nathaniel Norton, born 1822 in > Illinois, killed in 1865 in Sebastian County, Ark while on leave from the > Union Army. Daniel married somewhere in Missouri to Nancy B Ray. They > are on both the Pope County MO 1850 census and the Sebastian County Ark > 1850 Census. > > I have not been able to find any record of John/Jaddar Norton or any of > the alleged 23 siblings of Daniel. > > Any help appreciated. > > David Strickland > dstrickland@optekinc.com > Dallas, TX >

The following obituaries appeared in the SW Times, Fort Smith, Ar.: MIESNER, Donald "Dee"; 65; Charleston AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps SMITH, William Burt; 73; Stillwater OK>McCaskill OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-4; scsps THOMAS, Wayne M; 79; Lavaca AR>Harrison AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps JONES, Erma; 68; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps HARRISON, William Donald; 78; Fort Smith AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps HARRIS, Callie; 97; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps LOVE, Dorothy Totton (HUNT); 75; Clarksville AR>Sanders AZ; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-4; scsps NELSON, Barbara Ann; 67; Bradford PA>Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-4; scsps SLACK, Mildred Gertrude; 87; Rowlett TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-4; scsps WELLS, Ruth L; 96; Mountainburg AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps McCULLEY, Charles Royce; 56; Mena AR>Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps WALKER, Ehel A; 75; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps PENNARTZ, Anna (GILSINGER); 85; Charleston AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps NELSON, Derrel Gene; 58; Lone Pine OK>Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-4; scsps CREACH, George W; 75; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-10-4; scsps WELLS, Ruth L; 96; Mountainburg AR; SW Times; 2001-10-5; scsps BEREY, Maurras "Boots" [MAURRAS]; 85; Fort Smith AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-5; scsps GRAHAM, Frances Lee Marie; 68; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-10-5; scsps FOOTE, Billie; 77; Charleston AR>Springdale AR; SW Times; 2001-10-5; scsps CORRELL, George W; 97; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-5; scsps THOMAS, Wayne M; 79; Lavaca AR>Harrison AR; SW Times; 2001-10-5; scsps MANNING, Billy; 77; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-5; scsps CESSNA, Charles Martin; 51; Golden City Community AR; SW Times; 2001-10-5; scsps TURNER, Robert J; 79; Kansas City KS>Charleston AR; SW Times; 2001-10-5; scsps HURD, Thurman Jr; 72; Dyer AR; SW Times; 2001-10-5; Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net

Carolyn, I just wanted to send a very heartfelt thank you for what you do. I discovered today, through your efforts and dedication, that my uncle, Wayne Thomas, has died....I suppose I will be hearing from the family this evening. I just happened to have the day off and your email got to me first. Thank you again. Carrie Thomas-Dominguez Lawrence, Kansas Wayne Thomas HARRISON - Wayne M. Thomas, 79, of Harrison, formerly of Lavaca, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, in Harrison. He was born May 17, 2001, in Lavaca. He was a retired Civil Service employee at Fort Chaffee, he trained bird dogs and was a member of the Westark Field Trial Association and was a member of Lavaca First Baptist Church. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church in Lavaca with burial at Oak Valley Cemetery south of Lavaca under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Wyema; two sons, Ronnie Thomas of Conway and Lawrence Thomas of Fort Smith; three sisters, Bessie Ashworth and Ruby Wadsworth, both of Fort Smith and Gladys McCrory of Lavaca; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Sean, Bradley and Mike Thomas, Kevin Richardson, Jimmy Lee, Jay Billingsley, Woody and Rayburn Green. The body may be viewed 2 p.m. today until funeral hour. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The following are the obituaries for today. I will be off line for 24 hours while I re-convert to Windows 98 updated. I have had nothing but trouble correlating my printers and etc. since I went to Windows 2000. So If you need more information on the indexed obits, please be assured I will get back with you. Thanks, George Creach WALDRON — George W. Creach, 75, Waldron died Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, in Franklin County. He was a camp host at Shores Lake for the U.S. Forest Service, a former jewelry store manager in Little Rock. He was the widower of Beulah Creach. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Shores Lake Camp site No. 2. The body was cremated. Local arrangements under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Charles McCulley HATFIELD — Charles Royce McCulley, 56, of Hatfied died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, in a Little Rock hospital. He was born Nov. 15, 1944, in Mena. He was a Vietnam veteran, an auto parts salesman, a poultry farmer, a member of Hatfield Baptist Church. Funeral was held Wednesday in Hatfield First Baptist Church with burial at Nichols Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena. He is survived by his wife, Becky; two daughters, Ginger Lundsford of Hatfield and Ladonna Malone of Jacksonville; a sister, Opal Summers of Harrisonville, Mo.; a brother, Gerald McCulley of Acorn; two grandchildren, Tray and Kaylee Lundsford, Pallbearers will be Danny, Jerry and Larry McCulley, Gary Paskewitz, Lloyd Shelf and Stan House. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International. Barbara Nelson POTEAU — Barbara Ann Nelson, 67, of Poteau, formerly of Buffalo, N.Y., died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, in her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Bradford, Pa. The body was cremated under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. She is survived by a sister, Gloria Rutan of Poteau; two nieces, Tracy Arrant of Howe and Lisa Tremper of California. William Smith MCCASKILL — William Burt Smith, 73, of McCaskill died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, in his home. He was born June 3, 1928, in Stillwater. He was a Army veteran of World War II, and was a graduate of the University of Arkansas where earned a Master’s degree in education, an retired school principal, a member of Avery’s Chapel United Methodist Church, the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity, and a lifetime member of the PTA. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at the Ozan Cemetery in Bingen, Ark. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Nashville Funeral Home Chapel in Nashville, Ark. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; a daughter, Barbara Segovis of McCaskill; a son, David Smith of Irving, Texas; and five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice, c/o Arkansas Department of Health, 503 Walnut St., Texarkana, AR 71854. Donald Miesner CHARLESTON — Donald “Dee” Miesner, 65, of Charleston died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a retired press operator for the Tulsa World and was a Catholic. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by a daughter, Missy Lang of Charleston; a son, Steven Miesner of Booneville; a sister, Lou Ann Smith of Broken Bow, Okla.; three brothers, James “Coonie” and Matt Miesner Jr., both of Greenwood and Joe Dan Miesner of Mountainburg; and two grandchildren. Anna Pennartz CHARLESTON — Anna Gilsinger Pennartz, 85, of Charleston died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, in Charleston. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and the widow of Julius Pennartz. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Boone of Nache, Wash., and Iline Jones of Lake Charles, La.; three brothers, Bill Gilsinger of Rapid City, S.D., Fred Gilsinger of Ozark and Albert Gilsinger of Charleston. Pallbearers will be Norbert Adams, Nick Baumgartner, Tony Classen, Everett Buckner, James Corley and Nick Gilsinger. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Charleston, AR 72933. William Harrison William Donald Harrison, 78, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. He was born Nov. 19, 1922, in Fort Smith. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of South 46th Street Church of Christ. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth; two sons, Colton Harrison of Fort Smith and Kelton Harrison of College Station, Texas. Pallbearers will be Walter Lee Carter, J.T. Coleman, David Hayes, John Kersey, Tony Rice and Robert Turner. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Ethel Walker Ethel A. Walker, 75, of Fort Smith died Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith and active in children’s ministries and the Adult Choir. She was the widow of Frank Walker. Funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church in Fort Smith with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Karen E. Merlo of Fort Smith and Linda D. Walker of Van Nuys, Calif.; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Hugh Shively, J.W. Floyd, Lewis Strickland, Marvin Richardson, Walt Williard and Carl Riggins. Memorial contributions may be made to Adult Choir, Children’s Ministry, or Tape Ministry at First Baptist Church, 1400 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901. Mildred Slack ROWLETT, Texas — Mildred Gertrude Slack, 87, of Rowlett, Texas died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, in a nursing home in Rowlett. She was born Sept. 23, 1914, in Columbia, Mo. She was a co-owner of Slack” Grocery in Kansas, Okla. She was the widow of Roy Slack. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Hartford Cemetery in Hartford under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Willie Marie Slack Strange of Vicksburg, Miss.; a sister, Helen Vance of Garland, Texas; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donor’s choice. Wayne Thomas HARRISON — Wayne M. Thomas, 79, of Harrison, formerly of Lavaca, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, in Harrison. He was born May 17, 2001, in Lavaca. He was a retired Civil Service employee at Fort Chaffee, he trained bird dogs and was a member of the Westark Field Trial Association and was a member of Lavaca First Baptist Church. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church in Lavaca with burial at Oak Valley Cemetery south of Lavaca under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Wyema; two sons, Ronnie Thomas of Conway and Lawrence Thomas of Fort Smith; three sisters, Bessie Ashworth and Ruby Wadsworth, both of Fort Smith and Gladys McCrory of Lavaca; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Sean, Bradley and Mike Thomas, Kevin Richardson, Jimmy Lee, Jay Billingsley, Woody and Rayburn Green. The body may be viewed 2 p.m. today until funeral hour. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Callie Harris Callie Harris, 97, of Fort Smith, formerly of Van Burn, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was a member of Love’s Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Church where she was a deaconess, a member of Van Buren Chapter of AARP, and the Birthday Club. She was the widow of William Harris. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in Love’s Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by two cousins, Harry Jones Jr. and Edward J. Jones, both of Fort Smith; two stepgranddaughters, Shirl Page and Rita Gilyard, both of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Brown, Darryl and Almon Page, Paul Jackson, Calvin Christian and David Releford. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Derrel Nelson WISTER — Derrel Gene Nelson, 58, of Wister died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, in Poteau. He was born Aug. 1, 1943, in Lone Pine, Okla. He was in the tree service business. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Evans & Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; a daughter, Terri Smith of Wister; two sisters, Artha Smith and Frances Gregory, both of Tulsa; four brothers, James Nelson of Fort Smith, Joe and Jerry Nelson, both of Wister and Wayne Nelson of Lexington, Okla.; and three grandchildren. Erma Jones LAVACA — Erma Jones, 68, of Lavaca died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Area Agency on Aging. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Lavaca with burial at Oak Valley Cemetery in Lavaca. She is survived by her husband, Jim; two sons, Randall Preston Jones of Lavaca and James Edwin Jones Jr. of Charleston; foster mother of Jeff Andrews; four grandchildren, Jamie, Stacey, Shelby and Shane Jones and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jamie Jones, Paul Etzkorn, James Snow, Robert Cook, Jeff Andrews and Chuck Fawcett. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Dorothy Love SANDERS, Ariz. — Dorothy Totton Hunt Love, 75, of Sanders, Ariz., formerly of Clarksville, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2001, in Sanders. She was born May 16, 1926, in Clarksville. She was a graduate of Clarksville High School, former Clarksville High School food service director, former Senior Companion Program director, past president of Chapter Q, P.E.O., lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, past director of First United Methodist Church Mustard Seed. She was the widow of Louis Lawrence Love. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church in Clarksville with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville. She is survived by a daughter, Dottie Mason of Sanders, Ariz.; a son, W. Tracy Love of Clarksville; a sister, Lillian Zarwell of Clarksville; a brother, Earle H. Hunt Jr. of Clarksville; three grandchildren, Ronald A. “Drew” and Eleanor L. March, both of Clarksville and Nathan D. Mason of Sanders, Ariz. The family will visit with friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Mustard Seed, P.O. Box 535, Clarksville, AR 72830. Ruth Wells MOUNTAINBURG — Ruth L. Wells, 96, of Mountainburg died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and the widow of John W. Wells. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Alma with burial at Vaught Cemetery in Mountainburg. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Stout of Mountainburg and Juanita Brant of Houston; a sister, Mary Roy of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church New Building Fund, 220 Elm St., Mountainburg, AR 72946. Pat Webb of Fort Smith passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, in her home. Mrs. Webb was retired from Rheem, a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle, a volunteer at the Miller Branch Public Library and a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Watkins. Pat is survived by two daughters, Lizabeth Persall and her husband, Marty of Spiro and Cindy Brown and her husband, Buster of Fort Smith, one son, Lyle Lorenson of Greenwood. Also surviving are her father, Oval Watkins of Fort Smith and one sister, Lynn Cowan of Van Buren, two grandchildren, Luke Lorenson and Sara Brown. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery. angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are ears that listen, then hears the persons soul".....Psalms 18:28 Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, Engle, Eslinger, Parsons, Mincher, Smedley, Goodnight, McGoveran

Henry, here is the obit you requested: Joe Halford Joe Halford, 73, of Fort Smith died Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, in his home. He was retired from Rainbow Bakery, and a member of West-Ark Church of Christ. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in West-Ark Church of Christ with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Judy; a son, Gary Halford of Rogers; a sister, Lillie Mae Ray of Booneville; and two grandchildren, Ryan and Adam Halford, both of Rogers. Pallbearers will be Joel Lewi, Carl Nichols, Tom Porter, Benny Brown, Ben Pearson and Lyndon Blackman. Honorary pallbearers will be elders from West-Ark Church of Christ. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to West-Ark Church of Christ, 900 N. Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903 or St. Edward Hospice, P.O. Box 17000, Fort Smith, Ark. or City of Children, P.O. Box 53013, San Diego, CA 92153. Michael Dean "Stinker" Odom, 30, of Van Buren was born Sept. 27, 1970, and departed this life Sept. 25, 2001. He was a former construction worker and attended the Old Time Country Church in Van Buren. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Eugene Odom, Sr., and a son, Justin Odom. Funeral was held Monday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Mount McCurry Cemetery near Rudy. He is survived by a son, Michael Odom Jr. of Miami, Okla.; his mother, Sally Odom of Baytown, Texas; four sisters, Amega Michelle Odom of Sallisaw, Angela Jean Odom of Dayton, Texas, Christina Jean Townsend and Danielle Jean Odom, both of Houston; two brothers, Daniel Eugene Odom Jr. of Fort Smith, and Joshua Dean Odom of Baytown, Texas; grandparents, maternal grandmother, Versie Johnston of Sallisaw, paternal grandparents, Clifford and Nannie Odom of Van Buren. Pallbearers were Jason, Joshua Dean, and Daniel Eugene Odom III, Buster Newton, Timmy Sivage, Larry Blount and Billy Livingston. -----Original Message----- From: Henry Klehm [mailto:hklehm@fbcc.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 10:20 PM To: Carolyn Smedley Subject: Obit Hi, When you get a chance, will you please send me the obit below? Thank you in advance for typing and sending it. Sharon Klehm klehm HALFORD, Joe 73 Fort Smith AR SW Times 2001-10-2 scsps

The following obituaries are indexed because of volume for today: McCAFFERTY, James Elwyn; 70; Parks AR; SW Times; 2001-10-3; scsps GRAY, Othar A Sr.; 91; Quinton OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-3; scsps ARNOLD, Lee Roy; 91; Del City OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-3; scsps ROXIN, Margaret Judith; 75; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-10-3; scsps ALEXANDER, Wilma Jean (MARTIN); 55; Pasadena TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-3; scsps GRAHAM, Frances Lee Marie (WILDER); 68; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-10-3; scsps FOSTER, George; 75; Alma AR>Irving TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-3; scsps SCOTT, Geraldine M; 75; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-10-3; scsps YATES, Nancy A (WALLEN); 54; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-10-3; scsps MASINGALE, G L "Buster"; 89; Roseville AR>Elgin IL; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-3; scsps HAMPTON, Molly; 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-3; scsps DOTSON, Jack; 94; Muskogee OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-3; scsps VANZANT, Beddie Louise; 76; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-3; scsps LaBASS, Pauline (DAVIS); 72; Bethany OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-3; scsps SATTERFIELD, Issac Monroe; 75; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-3; scsps HOWARD, Wade; 84; Edmond OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-3; scsps KELLY, Angel (KELLY); 0; Fort Smith AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-3; scsps RANDALL, Ruby; ; Coweta OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-3; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are ears that listen, then hears the persons soul".....Psalms 18:28 Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, Engle, Eslinger, Parsons, Mincher, Smedley, Goodnight, McGoveran

Johnnie, here they are: Irene Stacy HOWE — Irene Laverne Stacy, 72, of Howe died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a member of Howe Assembly of God. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Howe Assembly of God with burial at Howe Cemetery under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She is survived by her husband, Ezra; two daughters, Debra Crabtree and Lisa Nelson, both of Howe; two sons, Evert Stacy of Howe, and Larry Stacy of Heavener; three sisters, Imogene Jones of Howe, Virginia Leaper of Pocola, and Leona Dolph of McAlester, Okla.; three brothers, Harland “Chuck” and Marvin “Joe” Faulkenberry, both of McAlester, Okla., and Eulice “Dude” Faulkenberry of Coweta, Okla.; 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Lloyd Self Sr. HOT SPRINGS — Lloyd Self Sr., 68, of Hot Springs died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, in a local nursing home. He was born Jan. 25, 1933, in Lavaca. He was a retired carpenter and painter. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Hughes Cemetery in Mount Pine under the direction of Hot Springs Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Margie; three daughters, Rose Biggers, of Charleston, Lois Funderbunk of Hot Spring, and Margie “Patty: Clinton of Mount Pine; four sons, Lloyd Self Jr. of Fort Smith, Donald Lemons of Pine Bluff, Shannon Lloyd Self of Hot Springs, and Chris E. Self of Mount PIne; 17 grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Don Bolin, Bruce Bridges, Chris French, Brian Lawson, Don Byrum and Allen Sales. The family will visit with friends Wednesday until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. ** Hope this helps, angelears@alltel.net

The obituaries are in index form because of so many of them: Please feel free to email and ask for the rest of the information: SWAN, Peggy Munford (MUNFORD); 66; Banks AR>Cypress TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-2; scsps RIDNER, Maye (FERGUSON); 57; Snow OK>Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-2; scsps FARLEY, Francis Deefee; 76; Board Camp AR>Nunley AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps BLEVINS, Betty Dolores Harris; 65; Hatfield AR>Hatfield AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps PETERSON, Wilma Jean (DUNKIN); 59; Huntington AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps SOKOLOSKY, Martin T; 91; Wilbeaux MT>Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-2; scsps STACY, Irene Laverne (FAULKENBERRY); 72; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps DANLEY, Hale; 91; Scottsville AR>Russellville AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps CHRISTISON, Virgil W; 89; Pocola OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-2; scsps ANDERSON, Elsie Henderson (SPARKS); 89; Lamar AR>Russellville AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps SELF, Lloyd Sr; 68; Lavaca AR>Hot Springs AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps THONGKHAM, Simma (VONBOUPHA); 67; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps LINCKS, Willa Jean; 54; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps OWENS, Ruthleen Perry (PERRY); 73; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps BURGER, Charles Jr; 66; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps MYERS, Les Jr; 57; Memphis TN>Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps RAKE, Mary Alice [HILL]; 74; Pilot Grove AR>Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps HALFORD, Joe; 73; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps HAMPTON, Molly; 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps HYLES, Conald Edward; 60; Los Angeles CA>Muldrow OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-10-2; scsps MILLS, Ada; 89; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps BEREY, Maurras "Boots" [MAURRAS]; 85; Fort Smith AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-10-2; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net

The following are the obituaries for today: Nancy C. Burton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sept. 22, 2001. She was born in Ralston, Okla., on April 30, 1920, to Ina Johnson and Opie Carter. Nancy was a longtime resident of Tulsa, and had moved to Houston to be near her family. She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Marguerite Miller and Helen Frazer, and brother, Fred Carter. She is survived by her devoted husband, Kenneth Burton Sr., son Kenneth Burton Jr., and his wife, Ann Lee, grandsons Mark and wife Ashley, Cory and wife Sarah, Scott and great-grandchildren, Carter, Conner, twins Kyle and Kendall, and several nieces and nephews. Married at 17, Nancy and Ken enjoyed a loving marriage of 64 years. She was a 39-year retired employee from Sun Oil Company and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Tulsa and former member of First Baptist Church in Poteau. Nancy's life was an example of Christ's teaching to love and care for others. She was a blessing not only to her family, but ministered for many years to her elderly friends Virgil Morris and Marion Scott. She was devoted to her job and her friends. Nancy loved the Lord and particularly treasured her studies of the Bible through Bible Study fellowship. We will remember her boundless energy, optimism and laughter which characterized her life. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. A celebration of life will be held in the First Baptist Church in Poteau Satuday at 1 p.m. Her ashes will be transported from the church services to the local Poteau cemetery by a horse-drawn carriage, a symbol of the simple life she led. The family commends Tubella Mollon and Irena Tolpa for their patient and loving nursing care. Special appreciation is extended to the Second Family ministry of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community of Katy, Texas, which included Maria Snakard, Phil Connelly, Al and Ellie Kallus, Thomas Nash, Diane Shofner and Elizabeth Thumann. Many thanks to the First United Methodist Church of Katy and their Society of St. Stephens. A grateful thanks to Dr. Ramon Solis and the staff at Christus St. Catherine Hospital of Houston for their loving and professional care. William F. "Bill" Sonneman, 72, of Van Buren, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, in his residence. He was a retired United Methodist minister, a graduate of Swanee Military Academy, a graduate of the University of Arkansas and a graduate of Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He was a member of the Texas Conference of UMC, a member of the Herber Lodge No. 501, a Shriner and a member of the Scottish Rite of Fort Smith. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Fike, and a son, William F. Sonneman III. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Marie of the home; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Larry and Lynne McClure of Van Buren; three sisters, Emile Stingley of San Clemente, Calif., Mary Kate Arrington of Little Rock and Sarah Agee of Prairie Grove; three grandchildren, April McClure of Van Buren and Andy and Ryan Erbacher, both of Florida, and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Lloyd Pearson, Charles Boster, John Boster, Joe Dan Boster, Fred Williams, Norman Marion and Jerry Gosnell. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Backpack Program at United Methodist Church of Fort Smith or the charity of the donor's choice. Joseph A. Pehr, 71, of Fort Smith, formerly of Coraopolis, Penn., died Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a retired vice president of operations for Rheem Maufacturing, Inc., a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, a member of Holy Name Society of Christ the King, an Alumni Association member of the University of Pittsburgh and a former board member of Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church in Fort Smith with cremation following the funeral Mass under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of the home; two sons, Joseph B. "Jay" Pehr and daughter-in-law Catherine of Natick, Mass., and Craig S. Pehr of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Marie Goss of Coraopolis, Penn.; and three grandchildren, Bradley, Henry and Carter Pehr, all of Natick, Mass. Pallbearers will be Bill Pedrick, Don Palmatary, Tom Wise, Dick Fuhrman, Larry Itchniowski, Harold Keizer and Glen Taylor. The family will visit with friends following the rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1274, Fort Smith, AR 72902 or Christ the King Catholic Church Education Endowment Fund, 1920 S. Greenwood, Fort Smith, AR 72901. Edna Reece Edna Oleda Reece, 81, of Van Buren died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001, in her home. She was a homemaker, a member of the Rena Road Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of Crawford County. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Rena Road Church of Christ in Van Buren with burial at Sarah Grove Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by her husband, Sherman; four daughters, Rosie Jones, Faye Cain and Mary Tanner, all of Van Buren, and Geneva Vinsant of Dora; three sisters, Dora Hodges and Ellen Stringer, both of Van Buren, and Lois Webb of Campbell, Calif.; two brothers, James Brown of Van Buren and Gene Brown of Joplin, Mo.; and 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Sherman and Lester Hopwood, Jimmy Burkhart, James and Allen Hamilton and A.Z. Hudson. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "angelears are made for listening" Psalm 18:28

Hello, All -- Yesterday I posted a question to this list about where the Rev. James Green Walker might have been exactly during his 6 month temporary stay in Scott Co. in 1862. I sumarized some of his diary entries and directly quoted one. It was an oversight on my part in failing to acknowledge the source, so I am correcting that here. The Rev. Walker's diary is owned by the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, OK. The library grants permission to quote from the diary as long as the Musum is credited. All best, Sara in Houston

Hello, All -- As you know, I have been asking various questons about Coop Prairie, Mansfield, and the Scott/Sebastian County lines. I am researching a fellow, Rev. James Green Walker, whose home was at/near the Evansville Academy, Evansville, Washington Co. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he moved his family to Scott Co. as a temporary measure to be more out of the way of Union/Confederate skirmishes and encounters. They stayed in Scott Co. about 6 months before returning to Evansville. I am trying to pinpoint as exactly as I can where he and his family spent these 6 months because a number of things happened during this time. The Rev. Walker kept a diary, which is MARVELOUS in so many ways, BUT, darn him, he never says WHERE in Scott Co. he and his family lived. So I'm piecing together clues. I have a question for those of you who know the "lay of the land" around Mansfield. He mentions going to Coop Prairie several times -- close enough for a short journey and back -- say, to preach there and then "home" again. But I don't know if he heads west or east or what to get to Coop Prairie from wherever he is living. He had a brother who lived nearby, and I know that this brother shows up in the various censuses in Tumlinson Township and later was buried in the Coop Prairie Cemetery. There are also some other relatives who are buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery #2 in Abbott. So I know generally where the Walkers spent this 6 months. But here's a quote which you all may be able to help me with. The family was leaving Scott Co. to move back home in Evansville in Washington Co. Diary entry for 11 Sep 1862 "We made a start yesterday for Washington but broke our wagon on Black Jack Ridge and so tarried all day but this morning made an early start and came to Mess place." [I don't know what Mess place is. Maybe it should read "this place."] Then they get to the river but found it too full to ford so they stay at Mrs. Gibson's until 14 Sep when they finally get over the river and they then stay at Cy Foster's for the night. The next day, 15 Sep, they travel some 12 - 15 miles to Natural Dam where he broke the buggy. [He was having a bad time of it!] Finally got home to Evansville on 16 Sep. I suspect that the river he had trouble fording was the Arkansas somewhere around/in Ft. Smith. So if one is at point X and heads for Ft. Smith/Natural Dam **via Black Jack Ridge,** where is point X? Is Black Jack Ridge between Abbott and Mansfield? Does anyone know if he were, in effect, following what is US Highway 71 today? Is it reasonable to assume that US Highway 71 was constructed basically along the same route as the wagon road? Thanks again! Sara in Houston

Hello, All -- Let me see if I can start an argument here :-). Who claims Mansfield? Scott Co. or Sebastian Co.? Also, does anyone know where Coop Prairie was/is -- if it were the year 1862? I know there is a Coop Prairie Cemetery which is now in Mansfield and I can see a Coop Creek on the map in Mansfield. Was there a town/settlement that went by the name Coop Prairie? And what county was/is it in? :-) Thanks! Sara

Thomas Sykes, my g g g grandfather, liveded in Bonanza, Sebastian County, during the later part of his life. He was located with his family in Logan Co. During the 1880 census. Sometime between then and 1900 he was living in Bonanza, Sebastian. He applied for a Confederate Cival War Pension and it was granted. He died and was buried in or around Bonanza around 1910. If someone is looking through the 1890, 1900, or 1910 census, I'd really appreciate a look-up. Thanks. Alicia --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone with Yahoo! by Phone.

Bill Breese HUTTO, Texas - Bill Breese, 54, of Hutto, Texas, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in his home. He was born May 1, 1947, in Marble City. He was an Army veteran, currently employed by Texas Department of Agriculture in Austin, Texas. He was previously employed by U.S. Department of Agriculture from 1970 and 1980, and with Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture in 1969. He was a member of American Quarter Horse Association for more than 30 years. He served as assistant general manager at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw, was associated with Gillespie County Fair Association in Fredericksburg, Texas as general manager and consultant, and as racing steward for several other racing facilities throughout the United States. A celebration of Bill's life will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Pflugerville, Texas. He is survived by a daughter, Lara Breese of Santa Clara, Calif.; a son, Max Breese of Valley Mills, Texas; a sister, Patricia Hart of Virginia; a brother, Harry Breese of Oklahoma; and a special friend, Julia Jensen. Frances Rogers Frances M. Rogers, 82, of Van Buren died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was a saleslady for Avo, and a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren. She is survived by three daughters, Frances K. Martin of Lawton, Okla., Delores Blankenship of Milltown, and Pat Dinsmore of Fort Smith; two sons, Dennis Joe Wear of Bells, Tenn., and James Henry Rogers of Van Buren; a sister, Louise Amerise of Fort Smith; and five grandchildren, Roy Wear, Debbie Dunivan, Brian and Phillip Blankenship and Charlie Martin Jr., eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Roy Dinsmore, Roy Wear, Charlie Martin, Casey and Heath Lunsford and Chuck Nix. Jacob Emard POTEAU - Jacob Vern Emard, 28, of Poteau died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in Poteau. He was born Sept. 8, 1973, in Downey, Calif. He worked in construction. The body was cremated under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. No services are planned. He is survived by his father, Steven Vern Emard of Poteau; a sister, Julie Emard Starkey of Kingman, Ariz.; his grandmother, Vivian Ribera of Poteau; several aunts and uncles and cousins. Nona White PARIS - Nona Helen White, 93, of Paris died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, in Paris. She was a homemaker and the widow of John W. White. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Floyd of Paris, and Ethel Christman of Ephrata, Pa.; a son, Lon White of Mountain Home; 20 grandchildren, and 41 great-grandchildren. James Mooney CLARKSVILLE - James H. Mooney, 80, of Clarksville died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Clarksville. He was a veteran of World War II and a farmer. He was a Baptist. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville. He is survived by his wife, Minerva; a son, Lawrence Mooney of Knoxville; a sister, Edith Carpenter of Ozark; three grandchildren, Annetta Mooney of Mayflower, Jamey Mooney of Knoxville, and Ladonna Wheeler of Fayetteville. Pallbearers will be Don and Rickey Wages, Everett Turner, Don Langdon, Hurlon Moore and Jeff Hunter. George Fryday SALLISAW - George Gerald Fryday, 49, of Sallisaw died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Sallisaw. He was a racehorse jockey and a Protestant. The body was cremated under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by two sons, Cade Shalla of Kingsville, Texas, and Luke Shalla of Weatherford, Okla.; his mother, Marriett Fryday of Tahuya, Wash.; a sister, Lucy Fryday of Tahuya, Wash. S.J. Orr POTEAU - S.J. "Jay" Orr, 78, of Poteau died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Poteau. He was born Oct. 9, 1922, in Maysville, Okla. He served in the Marine Corps in World War II, and saw action on Guadalcanal, Marinas Islands, Guam, Volcano Islands, and was wounded on Iwo Jima in February 1945. He received the Purple Heart and was honorably discharged in December 1945. He was a retired production supervisor for Gulf Oil Corporation after 30 years. He was the widower of Opal V. Orr. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by a daughter, Amie Stalkup of Casper, Wyo.; three sons, Sam Orr of Edmond, Okla., Charlie Orr of Sandy, Utah, and Jay Orr of Vernal, Utah; three sisters, Georgia and Dorothy Brown, and Sue Ramsey; two brothers, Orlis and Paul Ray Orr; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Orr's memory to Disabled American Veterans or the Salvation Army. Walter Gillson POTEAU - Walter Gillson, 79, of Poteau died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Poteau. He was born Sept. 27, 1921, in St. Johns, Mich. He served in World War II in Africa and the Pacific in the medical corps for both the Marines and the Navy. He attended dental school at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., prior to his military service. He was in retail management with J.C. Penney for 33 years, where he managed stores in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. He joined Goodwill Industries in Fort Worth, Texas, where he was responsible for nine retail and training locations in Texas. From 1982 until his retirement in 2001, he was manager for Holton's Department Store in Poteau. He was a member of Rotary, serving as president, and was Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary International, past member of Lions Club International and P.B.O. Elks Club, a member of First United Methodist Church in Poteau. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; a daughter, Sheri Gillson Dougherty of Brookfield, Conn.; three sons, Craig Gillson of Elwood, Ind., Jim Snow of Plano, Texas, and Bill Snow Jr. of Fort Smith; a sister, Evelyn Parr of Traverse City, Mich.; a brother, Richard Gillson of Georgetown, Texas; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rotary or First United Methodist Church. Robert Clevenger NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Robert F. Clevenger, 74, of North Little Rock died Monday, Sept. 23, 2001, in a local hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and a retired roofer, and attended the United Pentecostal Church, and a member of Disabled Veterans. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. today at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Laura Easley of Roland; three sons, John Wagley of Kenard, Texas, Clifton Wagley of Kosse, Texas, and Billy Wagley of Houston; a sister, Mary Copeland of Tonto Basin, Ariz.; a brother, Bunk Clevenger of Lima, Ohio; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Wayne Holiman BLUE MOUNTAIN - Wayen Holiman, 54, of Blue Mountain died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in his home. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church in Magazine with burial at Ellington Cemetery in Magazine under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. He is survived by his wife, Patsy; seven daughters, Crystal Holiman, Telina Burlison, Tina Akin, Terry Dunaway, Thresa Banks, Tammy Dodson, and Janella Whiddon; eight sons, Raymond and Mavis Holiman, Paul Akin, Richard and James Perryman, Tracy Russell, and Eddie and Johnny Duke; a sister, Alice Epperson; four brothers, Rucker, Charles, Bill and Elmer Holiman; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John O'Kelley, Eddie Duke, Tommy James, Paul Jones, Robert Ham and Aaron Short. Rae Main Rae Payton Main, 86, of Fort Smith died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a member of First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ. Private family graveside service will held at Oak Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by a son, Bill Payton of Russellville; two sisters, Louise Williams and Lucille Taylor, both of Fort Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 3600 Free Ferry Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903 or charity of donor's choice. Jack Ratliff SUMTER, S.C. - Jack Thurston Ratliff, 78, of Sumter, S.C., formerly of Mena, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, in South Carolina. He was born Nov. 29, 1922, in Mena. He was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force having served as an instructor pilot and squadron commander. He served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of Retired Officers Association and the First Christian Church. He was the widower of Dorothy Eddleman Ratliff. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Pinecrest Memorial Park with military honors under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. He is survived by a daughter, Phyliss L. Ratliff of Santa Fe, N.M.; a son, Mark E. Ratliff of Bluffton, S.C.; three sisters, Pat Bredinback of Hot Springs, Peggy Hale of Little Rock, and Kathy Ratliff of Norman, Okla.; two granddaughters, Dorothy Ratliff and Angela Lorrain. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arvel Stacy HOWE - Arvel Henry Stacy, 98, of Howe died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a member of Howe First Baptist Church. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church in Howe with burial at Howe Cemetery under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. He is survived by his wife, Flonnie; two sons, Virgil Stacy of Tahlequah, and Leo Stacy of Coweta; two sisters, Louise Moss of Heavener, and Marie Merrell of Colton, Calif.; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Emaline Jordan LEQUIRE - Emaline Jordan, 76, of Lequire died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was educated in Lequire and Kinta and graduated with the class of 1943. She owned and operated Lequire Store for 10 years. She was a member of Lequire Baptist Church, the Lequire Historical Society, and co-founded the Reunion Days of Lequire. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Martin Family Cemetery in Lequire under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. She is survived by three sons, Martin Jordan of Fayetteville, Joseph Jordan of Lona Valley, Okla., and Michael Jordan of Lequire; a sister, Vivian Jordan of Denver; a brother, William C. Martin of Lequire; eight grandchildren, Dana, Cari, Michael, Shakia, Yaminta, Ashua and Travis Jordan and Sherry McGlone, and eight great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and 8 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Louise Maxey WALDRON - Louise Maxey, 72, of Waldron died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a sales clerk and a Baptist. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by a daughter, Debbie Maxey of Waldron; a son, Billy Maxey of Mena; a sister, Corine White of Tulsa; four brothers, Lenard Cockburn of Springfield, Ore., Roy Lynn Cockburn of Harvey, C.L. Cockburn of Mena, and Winston Cockburn of Little Rock; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ritchie and Kyle Cockburn, Kevin and Jeffrey Brown, Mac Lee and Stanley Brewer. William R. "Randy" Malone Jr., 22, of Russellville died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Russellville. He was a graduate of Southside High School and was currently attending Arkansas Tech University majoring in engineering. He was a member of the Dean's List for Arkansas Tech University, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, were he served as Rush Chairman and I.F.C. representative, and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his parents, Randy and Nancy Malone of Fort Smith; two sisters, Amy Malone of Columbia, Mo., and Rachael Malone of Fort Smith; one brother, John Patrick Malone of Dallas; one uncle, Tommy Malone of Fort Smith; maternal grandparents, Bill and Dorothy Rogers of Monticello. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Chris Reed, Tim Adams, Nick French, Garrett Alexander, Mark Orlicek and Terry White. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Arkansas Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club, 4905 North O St., Fort Smith, AR 72904. To send an online tribute go to www.mem.com Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "angelears are made for listening" Psalm 18:28

Hi, Everyone...this is the obituaries for today: Theda Riley ALMA - Theda Joyce Riley, 63, of Alma died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Alma, a retired nurse and a graduate of Westark College. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. today at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. She is survived by her husband, Howell; two daughters, Joyce Rose of Alma and Gail Bowles of Fort Smith; a son, Howell N. Riley Jr. of Van Buren; her parents, Chester and Audrey Cotton of Atkins; a sister, Carolyn Capes of Atkins; a brother, Jackie Cotton of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Harold Irwin MAGAZINE - Harold Stanley Irwin, 78, of Magazine died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2001, in his home. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Victory Baptist Church with burial at Ellington Cemetery in Magazine under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. He is survived by three sons, Robert S. Irwin of Booneville and Roy Allen and Jackie Ray Irwin, both of Beeville, Texas; a brother, Wayne Reeder of Hugoton, Kan.; 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Brent and Tommy Delay, Carl Cameron, Shane and Michael Irwin, John Fox and Kenneth Reeder. Justin Eckle ALMA - Justin Tyrone Eckle, 34, of Alma died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a construction worker and a Methodist. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfied. He is survived by his wife, Merideth; a daughter, Brittney of Booneville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eckel Sr. of Mansfield; a brother, Thomas Eckles Jr. of Mansfield; and his maternal grandmother, June Elmore of Mansfield. Bill Markham OKLAHOMA CITY - Bill Markham, 70, of Oklahoma City, formerly of McCurtain, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in Oklahoma City. He was a member of Apostolic Faith Tabernacle and the widower of Sarah Markham. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Apostolic Faith Tabernacle in Oklahoma City with burial at 4 p.m. at Old Panther Cemetery in McCurtain under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He is survived by four daughters, Billie Faye Williams and Sarah Louise Garrison, both of Oklahoma City, Pamela Jean Ivers of Prague, Okla., and Debra Ann Willson of Seminole, Okla.; a son, Johnny Wayne Holt of Ada, Okla.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Christopher Garrison, Michael Williams, Charles Bailey, Frank Burton, Eric Pellitier and Robert Taylor. The body may be viewed until 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Margaret Bachner CLARKSVILLE - Margaret Zimpel Bachner, 80, of Clarksville died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, in a Little Rock hospital. She was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Clarksville. She was a graduate of St. Scholastica Academy in Fort Smith, an office manager at Grant Publishing Corp. in Chicago for 20 years. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, former member of parish council, and a teacher of religious education, a member and officer of Christian Mother's Society and Catholic Women's Union of Arkansas. She was the widow of Arthur J. Bachner. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville. Mass will be in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Clarksville with burial at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery in Clarksville. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Jackie Wells of Coral Springs, Fla.; a stepson, Don Bachner of Joplin, Mo.; four nieces, Mary Smith of Houston, Jeanie Baltz of Fayetteville, Margie Trembley of Lisle, Ill., and Judy Zimpel of Clarksville; and one nephew, John Zimpel of Mabelvale. Elsa Huggins STIGLER - Elsa Pauline Huggins, 77, of Stigler died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in Muskogee, Okla. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and the widow of Leo Huggins. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Main Street Baptist Church in Stigler with burial at Stigler City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. She is survived by six daughters, Helen Burch and Loretta Pugh, both of Stigler, Jennifer Perkins of Kanima, Margaret Ross and Sue Ross, both of Keota, and Sherri McGuire of Garland; four sisters, Ellen Roberts of Stilwell, Thelma Lloyd and Pat Lincoln, both of Gore, and Gurt Ennis of Webbers Falls; two brothers, Cliff Daniels of Gore and Jerry Daniels of Webbers Falls; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Donnie and Jamie Loe, Justin Huggins, Kevin and Charles Ross and Kyle Burch. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Bruce Hocott SPRINGDALE - Bruce Perry Hocott, 91, of Springdale died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, in Springdale. He was a retired coal miner, a member of United Methodist Church in Greenwood, the Lodge No.131 F&AM in Greenwood, and the United Mine Workers Union. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville. He is survived by his wife, Ollie; a son, Benny Hocott of Fayetteville; a brother, Guy Hocott of Greenwood; two grandchildren, Jo Jackson of Fayetteville and Carla Supiran of Emporia, Kan., and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Blake, Jerry and Rod Hocott, Bob Launes, James Mason and David Cole. The body may be viewed 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Adult 7 Sunday school class of Elmdale Baptist Church. Nina Stephens DAYTON, Texas - Nina Pauline "Pauly Corp" Stephens, 47, of Dayton, Texas, formerly of Paris, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in Cleveland, Texas. She was a pharmacist at Wal-Mart in Cleveland, Texas. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Roseville Assembly of God with burial at Carpenter Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She is survived by a daughter, Lucretia Birkner of Dayton, Texas; her mother, Vesta Dexter of Midway, stepfather, Leroy Dexter of Midway; three sisters, Virginia Tanner and Nita Fitzjurls, both of Paris, and Robin Davis of Amarillo, Texas; a stepsister, Karen Wilbur of Rogers; and five grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. GOOD HUNTING!! Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "angelears are made for listening" Psalm 18:28

The following are the obituaries from SW Times today in Fort Smith, Ar., Sebastian County: Melvin Allison MULDROW - Melvin E. Allison, 65, of Muldrow died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was the foreman for the Circle R Ranch and a member of the Dora Assembly of God. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in the Dora Assembly of God with burial at Dora Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; a daughter, Connie J. Jones of Long, Okla.; three sons, Presley of Van Buren, Robert of Dripping Springs and Damon of Barrow, Alaska; two sisters, Opal Benoit and Leona Anderson, both of Muldrow; two brothers, David of Juneau, Alaska, and Carl of Muldrow; and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Russell, Truman Anderson, Doug Thompson, Paul and Billy Benoit and J.R. Wells. Theda Riley ALMA - Theda Joyce Riley, 63, of Alma died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a resident of Alma, a retired nurse and a graduate of Westark College. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. She is survived by her husband, Howell N. Riley Sr.; two daughters, Joyce Rose of Alma and Gail Bowles of Fort Smith; a son, Howell N. Riley Jr. of Van Buren; her parents, Chester and Audrey Cotton of Atkins; a sister, Carolyn Capes of Atkins; a brother, Jacke Cotton of Jacksonville; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. John Kluetz John Gerald Kluetz, 35, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a machine operator for Southern Systems. The body will be cremated under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. No formal service is planned. He is survived by his wife, Alissa Kluetz of Wausau, Wis.; a son, Benjamin John Kluetz of Fort Smith; his father and stepmother, Ronald and Jean Kluetz of Schofield, Wis.; his mother and stepfather, Sharon and Ronald Bloch of Wausau; and a sister, Amy Kluetz of Wausau. Dewey Hines HARVEY - Dewey Wesley Hines, 68, of Harvey died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from the Army, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and a member of Chant Pentecostal Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chant Pentecostal Church with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Judy; a daughter, Teri L. Brothers of Harvey; two sons, Madison F. "Buddy" Hines and Douglas D. Hines, both of Odessa, Texas; a sister, Theresa Ann Garrett of Mena; a brother, Bill of Pahrump, Nev.; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Donny and Roy Austin, J.D. Brothers, Joe Maxey, J.B. Wagner and Bill Shaddon. The body may be viewed from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the funeral home. Don Sturdivant OZARK - Don Sturdivant, 56, of Ozark died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, in Fort Smith. He attended Assembly of God and was retired from GTE Phone Co. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Mountain Top under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. He is survived by two sons, Kyle and Steven, both of Ozark; a sister, Helen Cooley of Midwest City, Okla.; two brothers, Harold and Kenneth, both of Ozark; and four grandchildren, Chelsea, Corrine, Caleb and Peyton Sturdivant. Pallbearers will be Wayne, David, Gary, Grant, Gordon, Allen and T.L. Sturdivant. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Laura Richmond MENA - Laura Ellen Richmond, 94, of Mena died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, in Mena. She was born March 28, 1907, in Beaucamp. She was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Nella. She was the widow of Dean Richmond. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Ruby Richmond of Mena; a grandson and his wife, Andy and Sara Richmond of Waldo; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. George R. Harvey Sr., 78, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a retired electrical contractor and former owner and operator of Harvey & Preston Electrical and also Electron. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Builders Sunday School class. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, a member of the UA Alumni Association and an academic and athletic supporter of UA. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. today in Roebuck Chapel with a private interment at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Grace; a daughter, Dr. Lee Ann Harvey of Fort Smith; a son, George R. Harvey Jr. and his wife, Becky, of Telluride, Colo.; two sisters, Betty Yancy of Fort Smith and Anna Lee Dixon of Deltona, Fla.; and two brothers, Lawrence Harvey of Bella Vista and Glenn Harvey of Van Buren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "angelears are made for listening" Psalm 18:28

In a message dated 9/23/2001 2:41:12 PM Central Daylight Time, CSMWRA@aol.com writes: > Searching for information on Julius Alexander Lawrence Morris. I found a > marriage bond for him listed as J.L. Morris on 20 October 1888 to Emma > Hammock. I am hopeful someone will have information from a census or > directory to show the rest of his family in Sebastian County at that time. > I > am unable to connect him at all except for this marriage bond. > > >From "The Key," page 2, 1990 issue, "United Daughters of the Confederacy Major Thad Tatum Chapter No. 1747".. " Mrs. Amy Jane Stewart was born October 5, 1878, in Sebastian Co. She was the grand daughter of J.L. Morris who was a member of Co. A. Capt. John Wilson Chism's Regiment. He was parolled at the end of the war." "Mrs. Lucille Nell Raleigh was born October 13, 1906, in Sebastian Co. She was the grand daughter of Ira Lee Morris, a member of Co. A Chism's Regiment." "Reba Lucile Dawson was born March 2, 1904, at Greenwood, Ar and was the great grand daughter of Ira Lane Morris who was a member of Co. A. Col. Chesholnis Infantry of Texas. He joined the Confederate Army Feb 1863 at Jefferson, Tx and served in Tx, La, and Ar." 1994 issue, page 14: "Ira Lane Morris, the father of Earl Baxter Dawson's mother, Martha, was born April 17, 1825, in Davidson Co, NC and died in October 1927, in Comanche, Tx. As a youngster, Lane helped build the first railroad in GA, between Atlanta and Chattanooga. At the age of 14, Lane helped do the dirt work for the road." 1996 issue, page 14: Amanda Francis Davis married Wylie Morris on January 27, 1904. They lived in OK. Amanda was born March 14, 1878, d/o Wilson Lumpkin Davis and Emily Francis Lipham. 1972, pages 6 & 7, "Morris Family of Sebastian Co," by Edith Morris Lemon Berry Pinkney Morris, his wife Laura Ann Chilton Morris, and their 8 children (Barclay, Carroll, Burrell, Eustacia, Fleetwood, Elizabeth, Missouri, and Virgil) moved from Tuscaloosa Co, AL to Logan Co, AR, in 1858. In 1870, they moved to the Central City, Sebastian Co area. The Central City Cemetery was originally the Morris family cemetery. This article traces only this line and does not mention any possible siblings of Berry Pinkney Morris. I also found the Morris surname in articles pertaining to Jenny Lind, Mansfield, and Huntington. Charlie Ward <A HREF="http://yarditems.com/eagles.html">The Majestic Eagle</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A>

Searching for information on Julius Alexander Lawrence Morris. I found a marriage bond for him listed as J.L. Morris on 20 October 1888 to Emma Hammock. I am hopeful someone will have information from a census or directory to show the rest of his family in Sebastian County at that time. I am unable to connect him at all except for this marriage bond. Rose Allgood Tennessee

Hi, gang. The following are the obituaries for Times Record, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: Marcus Wheat Jr. SPRINGDALE - Marcus Edward Wheat Jr., of Springdale died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001. He was born Sept. 3, 1926. He served as an officer in the Navy during World War II. He graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine and came to Springdale in 1952. He served this community as a family physician. He was co-founder of Fellowship Bible Church of Springdale where he served as an elder and Sunday school teacher. He founded Bible Believers Cassettes, Inc., the world's largest free loan library of Bible teaching cassettes. He was a Christian marriage and family counselor, founding Scriptural Counsel, Inc. He authored four books on Christian marriage and family life. He served a term as chief of staff of Springdale Memorial Hospital, as well as serving on several boards in various civic clubs and medical societies at the county, state and national level. Funeral was held Monday in Fellowship Bible Church of Springdale with graveside service Tuesday at Lonoke Cemetery in Lonoke under the direction of Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. He is survived by his wife, Gay; three daughters, Melinda Mason of Springdale, Joy Shoemaker of Tulsa, and Merry Ann Peoples of Fort Smith; a sister, Ann Bryan of Benton; and 11 grandchildren. Lewis Brown Jr. HEAVENER - Lewis "Buck" Brown Jr., 71, of Heavener died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in Heavener. He was a retired truck driver and a member of First Baptist Church. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Memorial Park in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. He is survived by his wife, Lois; four daughters, Linda White of Fort Smith, Sharon Willey, Leigh Cranfield, and Amy Davis, all of Heavener; three sons, Bryan, John and Benjamin Thompson, all of Heavener; two sisters, Barbara Davis of Poteau, and Gail Boisa of Rio Linda, Calif.; two brothers, Dick Brown of Heavener, and Bill Brown of Edmond, Okla.; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Delores Henson SPIRO - Delores J. Henson, 65, of Spiro died Wednesday, Sept. 19,2001, in Spiro. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. She is survived by her husband, Carl; two daughters, Carla J. Crossno of Barling, and Patricia A. Teufel of Woodland, Texas; her mother, Norman Ruth Richison of Spiro; four sisters, JoAnn Dempsey of Fort Smith, Pamela Underwood, and Cindy Bell, both of Spiro, and Janet Ward of Athens, Texas; a brother, Joe Ray Richison Jr. of Spiro; and three grandchildren. William McDaniel HATFIELD - William Edward "Bill" McDaniel, 76, of Hatfield died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in his home. He was born June 8, 1925, in Hatfield. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and worked in Saudi Arabia and California building bridges and roads as a large crane operator. He was a member of Operators Engineers Union No. 3, and the First Baptist Church of Hatfield. He was the widower of Rachel Lawrence McDaniel. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church in Hatfield with burial at Six Mile Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; three daughters, Linda Wald of Concord, Calif., Sharon Treadwell and Pamela King, both of San Antonio; two sons, Bill McDaniel of Kansas, and Rick McDaniel of Roseville, Calif.; two stepsons, Larry Stricklin of Hatfield, and Garry Stricklin of Mena; 12 grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and seven stepgreat-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jerry Wald, Gerald and Matt Treadwell, Wayne and Roy McDaniel and Sam Clayburn. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Coy Dever OZARK - Coy Dever, 86, of Ozark died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1915, in Snyder, Texas. He was a Air Force veteran of World War II, and a electrician and a rancher. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Dorothy Bridges of Oklahoma City; a son, Joe Dever of Houston; a sister, Cybil Lightfoot of Portland, Ore.; a brother, Orville Dever of Washington; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Mamie Callahan BOONEVILLE - Mamie Callahan, 98, of Booneville died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in Booneville. She joined the First Baptist Church in 1913, was a member of Piece Makers Quilter's of First Baptist Church, a retired volunteer for ARVAC at age 96. She was the widow of Hugh Callahan. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Booneville with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Scott of Booneville; a grandson, Dennis Scott of East Hadan, Conn.; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Paul Williams, Roy Jack Tomlin, Carl Lyle, Ron Cooney, Glenn Phelps, Don Dunn, Cecil Brown and Larry Barnes. Bobby Roberson PARIS - Bobby Roberson, 67, of Paris died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in a Fort Smith. He was a Korean War veteran, a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Bachelor of Forestry, was retired from the U.S. Forestry Service after 35 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Paris and a active deacon, a member of Gideons International. Funeral will be 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Paris with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. He is survived by his wife, Janis; a daughter, Rene Cauthron of Paris; two sons, Russell Roberson of Russellville, and Reece Roberson of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Belle Barnett of Valley Mills, Texas; two brothers, Doyle Roberson of Phoenix, and Jack Roberson of Whitney, Texas; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bentley Allen, Tim Beers, Buddy Boyd, Max Crowe, Gene and Marlin Davis, Bob Ehren and Dr. Nick Jewell. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Adult II Sunday school class. Mildred Ryan BLUE MOUNTAIN - Mildred V. Ryan, 96, of Blue Mountain died Monday, Sept., 17, 2001, in her home. She was born Oct. 13, 1904, in Magazine. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church with burial at Blue Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. She is survived by three daughters, Gene Hurst of Cotter, Grace Calva of Blue Mountain, and Joan Ryan of Little Rock; a son, George Carroll Ryan of Blue Mountain; a granddaughter, Ryan D. Chadwick, and one great-grandchild. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Mountain Cemetery Maintenance Fund Trust, c/o Citizens Bank in Magazine, P.O. Box 32, Magazine, AR 72943. Belinda Byrns POTTSVILLE - Belinda Orick Byrns, of Pottsville died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in a Little Rock hospital. She was born March 6, 1963, in Paragould. She was a business degree from Lyons College, and a degree from Arkansas Tech in Parks & Recreation administration. She was a park ranger for the Army Corps of Engineers, and a member of Dardanelle Church of Christ. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today in Commissary Church of Christ with burial at Morrow Cemetery in Stanford, Ark., under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould. She is survived by her husband, Robert; a daughter, Coral Emily Byrns of Pottsville; her parents, Herman and Bernell Orick of Stanford, Ark.; two brothers, Ron Orick of Fort Smith, and Steve Orick of Mountain Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Home of Paragould. Esther Ferguson POCOLA - Esther Ferguson, 96, of Pocola died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was born Dec. 4, 1904, in Maud, Okla. She was a homemaker and the widow of Elmer Frank "Sprig" Ferguson. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Evans & Miller Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Pocola with burial at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron. She is survived by a brother, George Vernon Stankewitz; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Vernon Paul Stankewitz, Brock Brown, Jack and Bruce Fox, Larry Hall and Gaylord Wann. Mary Maledon SUBIACO - Mary E. Maledon, 82, of Subiaco died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco. She was the widow of Paul Maledon. Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. today in St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco with burial at St. Benedict Cemetery in Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She is survived by two sisters, Helen Ritch of Paris, and Dorothy Adams of Charleston; three brothers, Joe D., Henry and John Hertlein, all of Subiaco. Pallbearers will be Sheila Myers, Lou Ann Trusty, Kim, Brenda and Kim Hertlein, and Irma Altstatt. Jesse Putman III PLANO, Texas - Jesse Gordon "Roebuck" Putman III, 70, of Plano, Texas died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in his home. He was a graduate of Fort Smith Senior High School class of 1948. He was a retired owner and operator of Putman Jewelry in Winterhaven, Fla., and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Winterhaven, Fla., and a member of the Rotary, and a Navy lieutenant veteran of the Korean War. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Saturday in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Cumilla; three daughters, Eugenia P. Toeffer of Sebring, Fla., Lynn P. Crume of League City, Texas, and Elizabeth Ann Putman of Plano, Texas; a brother, Paul Putman of Kiawah Island, S.C.; his stepmother, Velma F. Putman of Fort Smith; and five grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Fort Smith Senior High School class of 1948. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support, 3324 South M St., Fort Smith, AR 72903. William "Bill" M. MInden, 90, of Fort Smith entered into rest Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in a Fort Smith nursing home. He was born May 26, 1911, in Charleston, the son of the late Mathias and Mary Nelke Minden. William was a retired clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church since 1937, Knights of Columbus No. 996, Catholic Knights of America, Subiaco Alumni Association, AARP, and a member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosia Novy Minden; four daughters, Agnes Carson of Charleston, Anna Morrow of Olathe, Kan., Alicia Minden of Springdale, and Angela Cyr of Stillwater; seven grandchildren, Michael and wife Janice Locknar, Cindy and husband, Philip Savage, Donald and wife, Patty Bagley, Stephen and wife, Diane Bagley, Richard Morrow, Jennifer and Julie Cyr. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday in St. Boniface Catholic Church officiated by the Rev. Bill Elser, with burial at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston. Pallbearers will be Michael Locknar, Donald and Stephen Bagley, Richard Morrow, Dennis Minden, Tom Bernsen and Brother Louis Fuhrman O.S.B. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, 1820 North B St., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Subiaco Abbey, 405 N. Subiaco Ave., Subiaco, AR 72865. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Roy Lee Walters, 74, of Van Buren died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in his home. He was a Army and Air Force veteran of World War II, a truck driver and a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Virginia of the home; two daughters, Phyllis Wright of Fort Smith, and Brenda Harvel of Van Buren; two sons, Robert "Buddy" Walters of Lavaca, and Gary Walters of Van Buren; a sister, Willene Hughes of Van Buren; two brothers, James and Billy Walters, both of Alma; seven grandchildren, Terri Lea Gipson, Tara Harvel Cummings, Lindsey Harvel, Larissa, Justin, Brittney and Rhyan Walters, and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jackie Peters, Paul Parks, Doug Cannedy, Darrell Newton, Tim and Randy Coleman. Honorary pallbearers will be Domino buddies, Bobby Parks, Delmar Lewis, Earl Shaw, Henry Hayes, Bert Meadors, Art Wells and Dan McClane. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "angelears are made for listening" Psalm 18:28

In a message dated 9/19/2001 5:40:36 PM Central Standard Time, NHHS48@aol.com writes: For Angelears I just wanted to commend you publicly for posting the obituaries each day for Sebastian County, AR. Having been born in Midland, but raised in Calif, I use your postings to possibly find long lost relatives who may be related to the deceased.  I have not been successful yet, but I still have high hopes. Again, many thanks. Hal Hesterly in FL >>>>>>>>>> I second that! I was born and raised in Lavaca, ( and a few years in Midland also) I now live in Oklahoma City. it means a lot to me for you to post these. I know you have not been in good health lately but you keep going. THANK YOU !!!!!! You mean a lot to us Barb Cheek <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/okiedand/sitemap.html">http:www.geocities.com/okiedand/sitemap.html</A> A few of the names I am researching mostly in AR, TN, & TX Cheek, Allen, McIntire, McIntosh, Gillespie, Doss, Garner Taylor, Layman, Huckaby, McSpadden, Pugh, Edmondson You can see them all at <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/ourfamilytreeus">http://www.geocities.com/ourfamilytreeus</A>