Patty, I'm sorry, but there is no Pearson Bond mentioned in any of The Key's indexes. Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

List I would like some suggestions on how to obtain a lookup at the Ft. Smith Library. I found a listing Fort Smith elevator. MF 929.3767 FOR MICROFILM COLLECTION Oct 14, 1887-Dec 19, 1890 I am desperate to see if there is any information about a certain person during the month of May 1890. Does anyone know whom I can contact to request a look up at the library. I have some exact dates. Thank you sincerely, J P Taylor

Hello, Does anyone have a copy of FTM CD # 712 ? If someone does and would like to help me I could use a look under World Fam Tree Vol 12, Tree 255. In order to tell whether or how much of the tree I can use, I would need the entire tree. The tree contains my Grandfather Elijah Hanpton HESTERLY and 22 others according to the FTM Family Finder. It is the other 22 others that interest me. Thanks for taking the time to read my request. Hal Hesterly in Florida

Lost the email address. Whoever asked for Bird information. I copied a page of Wanda Gray's Scott County cemetery book. Bird Family Cemetery, Weeks, Scott Co, AR: Bird, B.H. - Mason symbol - March 1814 - September 4, 1878 Bird, C.H., Dr. - Mason symbol - July 7, 1809 - March 31, 1872 Bird, Nancy M. - February 3, 1818 - August 10, 1888, w/o B.H. (Bird) Smith, Philip - December 25, 1836, Indiana - October 23, 1879. Two stones, same information. Second states, "Vain World Adieu" 4 other graves with rock markers. Note: Check 1870 Lafayette Twp, Scott Co. AR census for household of Dr. Coleman H. Bird, and 1880 household of Martha Smith. Nancy Bird is found here. Wanda states its possible that Philip Smith was Martha Bird Smith's husband. Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

>From So Sebastian Co Gen Society "The Key" 76-44 - Virgil Moss in picture, class of 1911 at Bugscuffle School 83-34 - Virgil Moss listed as playmate of Mrs. Lena Graham at May's Chapel 86-35 - William Moss of Hoxie listed as one of personnel of concrete bridge repair crew December 1955 - January 1956, Heartsill Creek, junctin hwy's 96 & 71 89-15 - Charles & Sarah (Moss) Abernarthy mentioned as grandparents of Ozella Bounds, "Abernathy-Bounds Family" Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

Information from issues of So Sebastian Co Gen Soc "The Key" 67-20 - Picture 6th Graders, 1904 Greenwood School, includes Daisy Bridges 69-3 - F.H. Bridges noted as a student, Mt Zion School District #78 73-3 - Old Henry Bridges place 5 miles S.E. of Greenwood near Mt Harmony Church 76-57 - Picture Vern Bridges with other miners, Excelsior or Thon-Vein mining crew 78-40 - Picture Greenwood Public School 4th grade, about 1906, includes Katie Bridges 78-52 - Picture Dayton Church of Christ Bible School (no date) Director/teacher was Larry Bridges. Students names are listed, with no order of picture. Joe Bridges listed with 1st and 2nd graders; 5th and 6th grades - Donna Bridges listed as teacher. 82F-20 - H.F. Bridges one of names listed as allowed credit in 1897 Dawson & Stewart store's ledger 82F-41 - Washburn Community Cemetery transcription - Bridges, Cresley - born September 4, 1881, died September 25, 1973; Bridges, J. Wesley - born February 18, 1878, died October 15, 1965 83-40 - F.H. Bridges listed as chapter member Milltown Lodge of F&AM #605 (Masons) 84-19 - Story about Francis M. and Elizabeth (Betty or Betsy) BOLINGER DUNN BY James M. DUNN. One of their children, Rachel, born 1840, married a BRIDGES. 84-37 - Harry Bridges listed as member of school board Bear Hollow School 85-15 - "The Dunns" by James M. DUNN. One of Sam and Adeline DUNN's children, Anna Jasper, born in 1876, married a BRIDGES 85-18 - Frank DUNN, with help from his son Elmer, and Henry BRIDGES, cut timber for a nearby sawmill operated by John WHITBEE, in 1915, in Possum Hollar. 85-36 - Picture Milltown School 1917-1918 students includes Ora (Bridges) Glover and Nora (Bridges) Nichols 85-37 - Picture Milltown New School House 1921 students includes Nora (Bridges) Nichols, Ora (Bridges) Elmore, Bertha (Bridges) Glover, and Loyd Bridges 90-18 - Hughes Bridges noted as outstanding senior. Served as class president for 4 years, sang in glee club and quartet, played football, basketball, participated in senior class play, voted all-around boy. "School Days - 1939," by Jean Ridling Padilla 91/93-64 - Bill Bridges noted on SSCHS's membership list 95/30 - June 15, 1905 - J.W. Bridges one of candidates presented to Old Milltown I.O.O.F Lodge and elected officers 2000-26 - 1997 Greenwood Art Guild established. First members included Ann Bridges (Greenwood Time Line) No Bridgers or Toons Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

Information from So Sebastian Co Gen Society "The Key" for Goforth surname 66-30 - Edward in picture. Greenwood H.S. football team 67-20 - Picture Center School. Goforth's: Ermond, Elvin, Lina, Everett 77-17 - John Henry IZELL & Nancy Melissa GARNER's daughter, Ethel, married Everett GOFORTH of the Mt. Zion Community. She was 1 of 10 kids. 78-39 - Page 37 of my copy of this issue is a blank page (printer error, I'm sure). Page 38 starts in the middle of someone's story, and is following by other's notes about themselves. Greenwood High School graduates. (The *** were put in by me, to protect the privacy of the individual). The following short note was written by Edward "Fetch" GOFORTH - "When I graduated from Greenwood HIgh School in 1928, I was the youngest one in our class, it could be several are younger than me now. I married Reba Jean GANT of the 1931 class. We have one daughter, Martha Jean, that is now married and has one red-headed son, four years of age. She (Martha Jean SWANSON) works here in Fort Smith for *** in the Accounting Department. As for me, I have lived my entire life in Greenwood and Fort Smith. I took early retirement from Whirlpool Corporation. I now live at *** in a two story, red brick, 10 rooms, alone, for the first time in my life I am my own boss when at home alone. I have done lots of hunting and fishing in my life and still do. We will be going on our annual deer hunt next month. Hope to see as many as possible of my class mates at our reunion." 79-33 - Picture of Ruby and Robert GANT, Reba Jean GANT GOFORTH, with Ethel ROWE GANT. 79-38 - Story, "Harlan, Charles and Ruth Stewart," by John Terry. When Harlan STEWART came back to Greenwood in 1926 (from El Dorado, AR) he courted and married "...Ruth Ann GOFORTH, daughter of Walter E. and Mattie WALKER GOFORTH. She was born about 4 miles East of Greenwood. Ruth Ann's grandfather was a native of Sebastian County, and his father came to Sebastian County from Tennessee. Her great-grandfather came to Sebastian County before the Civil War. He enlisted in the Federal Army at Fort Smith in 1862. When the war was over, he returned to Sebastian County and lived here until he died. He is buried near Hackett, Ark." Harlan STEWART and Ruth Ann GOFORTH STEWART's children: Martha Ann (m. author, John TERRY); Mary Lena (married Marvin RICHARDSON). More is written about both Harlan and Ruth Ann. There is also a picture of them with their daughters. 80-45 - Ermond, Elvin, and Everett GOFORTH noted as attending school with Theresa GRIFFIN. 1st - 8th grade at Center 80-46 - (Probably) a school picture that includes Ermon GOFORTH 83-8 - Mr. GOFORTH and Mr. SKINNER owned a hardware store 87-16 - Obit of Tilmon HESTER. W.E. GOFORTH listed as one of the pallbearers 89-26 & 27 - Harlan (Jake) STEWART story who married Ruth Ann GOFORTH 90-3 - United Daughters of the Confederacy - Major Thad Tatum Chapter #1747 - Mrs. Ruth Ann GOFORTH was born December 21, 1905, at Greenwood, AR. She was great-grand daughter of Joseph S. HARRIS, member CO H. 48th AL Regiment and served as a private from 1862-1865. 96-33 - The Old Ruddell Rd - Wagon trail that went by the GOFORTH place and connected with the Mount Zion Rd 70-6 - Goforth & Company _ "Price & quality" The best of everything - Greenwood stores Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

Information from So Sebastian Co Gen Society's "The Key" (H.=Hunkapiller) 67-14 - Picture of 6th & 7th grades, Greenwood School March 9, 1906, lists Elmer H. 69-21 - Business listed in 1916 Democrat - G.C. H., jeweler who placed on the copper box a small silver plaque with the date November 24, 1916, and his own name. The little plaque was wrapped in white tissue paper which was still white and had not deteriorated. Greenwood Court cornerstone opened October 8, 1968, after 52 years. 70-4 - Picture of 1st - 3rd grades, Greenwood School, 1898, lists Mae H. No particular order 72-10 - Story about Hamilton Isaiah Hughart (Zake) the blacksmith. G.C. H., the jewelryman, is noted as liked to stop and watch Zake work 76-36 - 1912 Central - 4 stores, a gin, the post office was in the store that was located in the place where Mrs. Cory H. lives now 77-48 - Picture of 1914 graduation class includes Julia H. and Lewis H. 81-8 - G.C. H. listed as 1909 Master of Greenwood Lodge# 131 (Masonic) 80-35 - Listed R. L. H. as having an interest in the Berry Growers Association 86-5 - 2nd year, Bess Gains (Miss); Teacher - Verna H. 90-27 - "Bill Mikel, who was raised in Jenny Lind, told me he saw his first car in 1903. He also remembered his first ride, if it could be called that. In the spring of 1904, Mr. H. got stuck in the mud while going through Jenny Lind. Bill and some boys helped push him out and they stood on the running board for a short ride." 83-8 - "Hunkeypiller's" was the only jewelry store for many years. Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

Thought this might be of interest to some who are from Arkansas: Sunken Cemetery Shames Community: Dozens of graves have caved in at Oak Grove Cemetery and caskets are visible. Trash has been dumped into burial plots and tombstones have sunk into the earth leaving only the top of the markers exposed. West Helena Mayor Johnny Weaver is bothered, too. His sister is buried there and he recently found her casket exposed with only a wooden board for a covering. He said community volunteers decided that rather than wait to identify the responsible party and have that person fix up the burial grounds, they will collect donations and do the work them selves. They met with the mayor Thursday to discuss their plans. (excerpts from the SW Times Record in Fort Smith, Ar. Friday, August 24, 2001) Carolyn angelears@alltel.net

I am new to this list because I finally found ... after looking for 6 years ... the marriage record for my ggrandparents: William Bell DAVIDSON & Mary Catherine FREED. They were married in Sebastian County on October 31, 1889, and their first and only son Ben Freed DAVIDSON was born in Ratcliff/Caulksville, Logan County, AR, January 1891. William was a registered Pharmacist in AR and finally settled in Tamaha, I.T., in about 1893. His advertisement in The Tamaha Banner said he was the 'only registered pharmacist in this section.' Don't know what 'section' that was! For what it's worth, he was a founding member of his Masonic Lodge #8 in Tamaha; so, I think, perhaps, that he might have been an active member in a lodge in AR. I am interested in finding out about any Masonic Lodge connections he might have had in AR and how he got to be a pharmacist ... whether by apprenticeship or college. Does anyone know if the State of Arkansas has any type of records on pharmacists that I might be able to research? I would also like to know if he is listed in the 1890 census for Arkansas (the 1880 census was the one that burned, correct?). Any help on where to look for these two would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Barbara DAVIDSON Norkus "looking for that needle in a haystack ..."

Good Afternoon: The following are the obituaries for today: Verna Jamison NASHVILLE - Verna Mae Manasco Jamison, 80, of Nashville died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in Nashville. She was born May 12, 1921, in Umpire, Ark. She was a homemaker and a member of County Line Baptist Church in Nashville. She was the widow of H.L. Jamison. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in County Line Baptist Church in Nashville with graveside service at 3 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove under the direction of Beasely-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Arensdorf of Oklahoma City, Linda Hickman of Texarkana, Texas, and Judy Turner of Hooks, Texas; a son, Wayne Logan of Nashville; five sisters, Betty Jo Snowden of Clinton, Ina Vay Ralls and Laveda Tubbs, both of Borger, Texas, Novella Manasco of Cove and Rosella Brown of Booneville; three brothers, Maurice "Sonny" Manasco of Cove, Brice Manasco of Odessa, Texas, and T.G. Manasco of Annandale, Va.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Nashville Funeral Home in Nashville. Raymon Dickey STIGLER - Raymon "L.R." Dickey, 92, of Stigler died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in Stigler. He was a member of Sandridge Pentecostal Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Sandridge Pentecostal Church with burial at Brooken Cemetery in Brooken under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He is survived by a sister, Merle Snyder of Morgan Hill, Calif.; a brother, Truman Dickey of Dewar, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Donald Bigger, J.W. Pilgrim, Don Parker, Jim Thompson, Coy Few and Eddie Benham. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Dorothy Hurley Dorothy Dunklin Hurley, 81, of Fort Smith died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was born May 15, 1920, in Spiro. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and was an active volunteer in the community. She was the widow of Edward T. Hurley. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann "Jan" Phillips of Fort Smith and Dorothy Dunklin "Dee" Phillips of New Orleans; and seven grandchildren, S. Bowron and Anna L. Phillips, both of Fort Smith, Ashley Lynn, Elizabeth Lea and Nathaniel P. Phillips III, all of New Orleans, Anne Dunklin Phillips of Denver and Robert Kirk Phillips of Atlanta. The family will visit with friends in the church parish hall following the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church or to the charity of donor's choice. Marie Blevins Marie V. Blevins, 90, of Van Buren died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, in Van Buren. She was a homemaker, a member of Midland Heights United Methodist Church, where she had once served as church secretary, and she was a faithful member of the choir. She was the widow of John T. Blevins. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Marie Soehlman of Van Buren; a son, John David Blevins of Van Buren; a brother, Joe W. Sidler of Van Buren; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Doyle Wright, Jack Ed, John, Eddie, Chuck and Jason Sidler. . Gerald Prince Gerald "Dude" Prince, 60, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, in Fort Smith. He worked for the Southwest Times Record and was a former sports announcer for the city of Fort Smith. He attended the First Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. today at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by a sister, Nina Russell of Fort Worth, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Nellie Blaylock SHADY POINT - Nellie Ruth Blaylock, 75, of Shady Point died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in Poteau. She was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Tulsa. She was a homemaker and the widow of William Henry Blaylock Sr. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Evans & Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Fairhill Cemetery in Cameron. She is survived by four daughters, Latricia Bowden, Elfreda Penton and Patricia Blaylock, all of Shady Point, and Iona Rose of Panama; three sons, Johnny Blaylock of Broken Arrow, Okla., William Blaylock of Cameron and Bruce Blaylock of Poteau; four sisters, Mary Walker of Tulsa, Betty Thomas of Skiatook, Okla., Retha Brown of Muskogee, Okla., and Bonnie McGuire of Arkoma; a brother, Carl Mendenhall of Tulsa; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Beulah Weindel CENTRAL CITY - Beulah Faye Weindel, 74, of Central City died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and attended Central Free Will Baptist Church in Central City. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday in Central Free Will Baptist Church under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Lavaca. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Wilson of Central City; two sisters, Fru Ella Sykes of Central City and Emma Jean Breeden of Bond Special community; a brother, J.W. Smith of Central City; and one grandchild, Rusty Wilson of Central City. Pallbearers will be Doug Smith, Gary and Monte Breeden, Eddie and Everett Butler, Mitchell and Arnold Sykes. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Donald Mansell SPRINGDALE - Donald "Don" Leo Mansell, 63, of Springdale died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, in his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1938, in Fort Smith. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Fayetteville National Cemetery with full military honors by the Northwest Arkansas Honor Guard under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home of Springdale. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Theresa Kappler of Anderson, S.C., and Traci Strozky of Newburgh, Ind.; a son, Ray Mansell of Fayetteville; a brother, Robert "Bob" Mansell of Fort Smith; nine grandchildren, Matthew, Mitchell, Bailey, Lauren and Shelby, all of Anderson, S.C., Benjamin, Blake and Brent, all of Newburgh, Ind., and Avery of Fayetteville. Geraldine Floyd Geraldine "Jerry" Floyd, 85, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a retired office coordinator for Willard Mirror Co., a member of First United Methodist Church, the Uplifters Sunday school class where she served as corresponding secretary. She was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alta Sorority for 15 years, serving as International Treasurer and State Treasurer. She also served as president and treasurer of Alpha Alpha Chapter, a member of the Pilot Club and the American Business Women's Association. She was the widow of Aaron W. "Fat" Floyd. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Robert Shaff Robert Eugene Shaff, 65, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, in his home. He was an electrical engineer and attended Dora Pentecostal Church. Graveside service will be 8 p.m. Friday at Mount View Cemetery in Hackett under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Sabrina Alta Shaff of San Francisco and Beverly Catherine Sims of Yreka, Calif.; a son, Robert Loyd Shaff of Brookins, Ore.; two stepsons, Stephen Garrett of Sandy, Utah, and Jack Garrett of Fort Smith; his mother, Alta Ruth Johnstone of Greenwood; a brother, James Shaff of Lajara, Colo.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pat Gregory, age 80, died at his Heavener home Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001. He suffered from the devastating aftermath of the radiation treatments for prostate cancer. He said the disease was preferable to the cure. As a young man, Pat left Pocola and joined the CCC's at Stapp, Okla., where he learned masonry and met and eventually wed the local beauty, Oynotis Pledger. They raised their five sons in the house that he built on the hill above the high school in Heavener. Over the years he served as president of the Arkansas Bricklayer's Union, past president of the Heavener Eagles Aerie, and was a 32nd degree Mason. He served in the Navy with the Pacific fleet during World War II. Pat will be remembered by generations of families over this region who wanted a new home built or an old one remodeled, or a new building for a new or growing business, or any and all general contracting projects. His conviction to provide a professional service made his reputation in the construction arena. He will be fondly remembered by any friend or stranger who shared a fishing hole with him. He loved to fish and was as no nonsense about that as he was about his construction business. He was always in the hunt for the next big catfish. Pat was an unsung champion of the underdog, many times during his lifetime he, through his generosity, made it easier for some to better help themselves. He is survived by four sons, Tony, Dana, John and Jim, all of Heavener; two grandchildren, Guy of Tulsa and M. Jay of Heavener; two sisters, Elsie Freeman of Payson, Ariz., and Esta Alice Pipkins of Pocola; two nephews who regard him as their second father, Jerry of Pocola and Joe of Heavener; one uncle, Edgar Gregory of Spiro; plus many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24 at the Hodgens Cemetery. Cremation services under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau.

Charlie, Thanks for posting the Mt Harmony Cem. on line. You have helped me a great deal. Researching: Gilliam, Hoopengarner, Lassiter, Laster, Leonard, Maness, Puckett, White, Wilkerson, Yelverton Ann _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/

Hello, running a little late: The following are the obituaries for today: Clarksville: William Eli Willis, 82 of Clarksville died Monday, August 20, 2001, in Paris, Ar. He worked for Joe Mills Lumber yard and a member of Trinity Chapel Pentecostal Church of God. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Porter Cemetery in Hunt. Hs is survived by two daughters, Sandra Dobbs of Clarksville and Danna Wiseman of Waveland; a son, Michael Willis of Hot Springs; three sisters, Ollie Collins of Fort Smith, Melvina Martin of Evansville and Sylvia Norman of Chandler, Okla; four brothers, Denver Willis of Batson, Dennis Willis of Oark, Ed of Knoxville and Levi of Clarksville and two grandchildren. Sheila Law, 65 of Fort Smith died Sunday, August 19, 2001 in a local nursing home. The body was cremated. Graveside memorial service will be 2 p.m. today at Oak Valley Cemetery in Lavaca under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She is survived by a daughter, Bernadette Adams of Fort Smith; two sons, John Walter Stroh, Jr. of Orwigsburg, Pa. and Michael James Stroh of Greenwood. Bertha McClain...Bertha "Gal" McClain, 666 of Jenny Lind died Monday, Aug.. 20, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was retired from Baldor and a member of First Baptist Church in Jenny Lind. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church in Jenny Lind with burial at Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She is survived by her husband, Jim; two daughters, Linda Yother of Bear Hollow and Diana Simmons of Jenny Lind; a brother Harold Cheek of Fort Smith. Lucille Cockerham ...Lucille Mary "Granny" Cockerham, 76 of Octavia died Monday, Aug. 20, 2001 in her home. She was born Aug.. 14, 1925 in Rose, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker, and worker at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Octavia Baptist Church with burial at Octavia Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. She is survived by her husband, Robert; four daughters, June Beachel of Okmulgee, Ok; Jane Bishop of Harshorne, Okla., Jeanne Singer of Denver and Joann Charlton of Heavier; a son, Jack Cockerham of Mountainburg; a sister Edith Jackson of Tulsa; a brother, Howard Hicks of Morrison, Okla. Jimmy Ray Quinalty, 41 of Portland, Ore, formerly of Hackett, died August 22, 2000 in Portland, Ore. He was self-employed and a member of First Baptist Church of Portland. Graveside memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Blue Mountain Cemetery in Blue Mountain. He is survived by his wife, Martha; his father, Herbert Quinalty of Hackett; is sister, Gloria Dyer and Tina Black both of Wichita, Kan; Rita Wohlgemuth of Huntington, Julie Hevel and Yolanda Hurst both of Hackett and Michelle Rose of Fort Smith and three brothers, Lloyd, Tony and Dan all of Hackett. WAR WICK, Okla. - The Rec. Riley M. Young 98 of War Wick, Okla, formerly of Poteau died Monday, Aug, 20 2001 in Edmond, Okla. He was born June 18, 1903 in Sallisaw. He was an evangelist and a minister for over 70 years in the Apostolic Jesus Name Church. He was the widower of Clara Young. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today in Evans and Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau. He is survived by two daughters, Beulah Faye Flud of War Wick, Okla. and Eual May LaMar of Chandler, Okla. Three sons, John Henry Young of Mesquite, Texas, Leon of Panama and Freddie O. of Tulsa. PLANO, TX.--Emmitt Mason Clem, Jr. 71 of Plano, Texas died Tuesday Aug. 21, 2001 in McKinney, Texas. He was born June 25, 1930 in Dallas. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church in Plano with burial at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oakhill Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home of Plano, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Dixie; a daughter, Carolyn Bettley of Allen, Texas; three grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net

WOW! WHAT A GREAT LIST WE BELONG TOO! I had 2 offers for a look-up and then this: In a message dated 8/21/2001 6:20:15 PM Central Daylight Time, Grandma24k writes: > I have a Lillian KURTS death in Van Buren County, died 7/26/1940 Thank you! It could be her. The tombstone is next to Joseph Kurtz's. All it says is "Mother" with the birth and death year. It is to the right of his headstone. I don't know if its her or not, nor do I even know her name. I have to keep in mind that he died October 7, 1907, at the age of 39. Because it was before death certificates were issued, I have no idea what killed him. I do know he was a preacher. This woman's headstone next to him reflects a life span pretty normal then (1872-1940) and since he was born March 3, 1868, their ages would "fit." They are both interred at Vinita Cemetery in Hackett, Sebastian Co, AR If she went to Van Buren Co, who was she living with??....mmmmm. Would love to see both their obituaries. (hint, hint LOL) Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

If anyone out there was the Arkansas death index that includes 1940, could you look up any female KURTZ's that died during that specific year. Should be Sebastian County. Thanks! Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

Hi, everyone. My computer is finally back up and running with all it's hardware and programs. About 6 full days of work. I have learned NOT to open attachments from even people you know...unless you have set it up in advance by email talking or by phone. Virus went into all my Windows System programs, and I have lost all my obituaries Past.... So here are today's, Tuesday, 8/21/2001: Jo Billie Garner, 87, of Charleston, formerly of Arvin, Calif., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, in a Charleston nursing home. She was born Aug. 7, 1914, in Lone, to the late J.F. McCutchen and Cora Slaughter McCutchen. She was a member of the Arvin First Baptist Church, the Arvin Women's Club and worked 15 years as the county librarian in Arvin. She was the widow of Emmett Uliss Garner. Funeral services will be later this week in Arvin under the direction of Arvin Funeral Home of Arvin, Calif. Local arrangements under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Townsend of Lavaca and Kathy Culps of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters, Norma Patterson of Lavaca and Juana Corinne Couch of Saginaw, Texas; three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Margaret Katherine Fritsche, 67, of Booneville died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, in Little Rock. She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Booneville, the Catholic Women's organization and a community volunteer. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Koch, and a brother, Gene Koch. Rosary will be 6 p.m. today in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Booneville, followed by visitation at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco with burial at St. Scholastica Catholic Cemetery in New Blaine under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville. She is survived by her husband, George Fritsche of Booneville; two daughters, Audrey Leftwich of Greenwood and Elaine Jones of Sherwood; three sons, Glen and Ken Fritsche, both of Greenwood, and David Fritsche of Booneville; three sisters, Jule Rogers of Prairie View, Clara Forst of Subiaco and Magie Naegle of Scranton; four brothers, Edward Koch of Prairie View, Joe Koch of Hawthorn, Nev., Dennis and Ray Koch, both of Fort Smith; 15 grandchildren, Josh and Brittany Leftwich, Erin, Matthew, Allison, Nicholas, Jacob and Lauren Fritsche, Micah, Rachel and Daniel Fritsche, Anthony and John Michael Jones, Tanner and Chandler Fritsche. Pallbearers will be Josh Leftwich, Matt and Micah Fritsche, Ray, Dennis and Edward Koch. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and Joe Koch. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 904 Autumn Drive, Suite 500, Little Rock, AR 72211. Louise Martin SALLISAW - Louise W. Martin, 81, of Sallisaw died Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, in Sallisaw. She was manager of Sheridan Lanes and Crystal Bowling Center in Tulsa; a charter member of the Tulsa Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame, inducted on Feb. 28, 1982; a past president of TWBA; a past director of the Oklahoma Women's Bowling Association; a past delegate to the WIBC and OWBA; and a Protestant. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Ninde Woodland Chapel in Tulsa with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by three daughters, Diane Pierce of Sallisaw, Paula Gardner of Roland and Sally Cohea of Edmond; a son, Steven Wright of Dallas; a brother, H.B. Walker Jr. of Tulsa; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There will be a private viewing of the body for the family. Julius Warnock Julius Warnock, 81, of Spiro died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in Spiro. He was a member of the C.C.C. Camp and a private pilot. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Kimberly Owens of Spiro and Linda Sherlock of Canyon Country, Calif.; a son, Leroy Fowler Jr., of Panama; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Matt Owens, Leroy Fowler, Jimmy Sutton, Brian Phelps and Wayne Sherlock Alta Hatfield CEDARVILLE - Alta Mae Hatfield, 89, of Cedarville died Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cedarville Baptist Church. She was the widow of Glen Hatfield. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Gracelawn Cemetery Arbor in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. She is survived by a son, Ron Hatfield of Cedarville; three grandsons, Mark Hatfield of Cedarville, Steve Hatfield of Nashville, Tenn., and Darrell Hatfield of Seattle; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Donna Slaughter of Van Buren; and a nephew, Jimmy Earl Floyd of Missouri. Pallbearers will be Mark, Corey and Steve Hatfield, Jim Slaughter, Kenneth Hightower and Daniel Armer. Leajeana Morgan WALDRON - Leajeana Ann Morgan, 33, of Waldron died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in a Waldron hospital. She was a Pentecostal and a homemaker. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with burial at Friendship Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her husband, John; two daughters, Charlotte and Kandis Morgan, both of the home; her mother, Jeanie Crump of Waldron; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Crump of Waldron; maternal grandmother, Nova Allen of Waldron; and a sister, Rebecca Brown of Waldron. Pallbearers will be Wilson Kennedy, Jeff Cabe, Todd and Marcus Crump, David Jones and Sam Cogburn. Margaret Fritsche BOONEVILLE - Margaret Katherine Fritsche, 67, of Booneville died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, in Little Rock. Services are pending with Roller Funeral Home of Booneville. Edith Balm GREENWOOD - Edith Mae Balm, 89, of Greenwood died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker, a member of Harvest Time Tabernacle and the widow of Lawrence Balm. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Northlawn Cemetery in Fort Dodge, Iowa, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She is survived by a daughter, Jerrie Leonard of Woodard, Calif.; a son, Richard Balm of Greenwood; a sister, Alice Ackerson of Fort Collins, Colo.; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Gary Gipson BOKOSHE - Gary Gene Gipson, 59, of Bokoshe died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in Tulsa. He was a member of Harvest Hill Assembly of God in Spiro, an Air Force veteran, a camp host for Lock & Dam No. 15, a law enforcement officer working for Arkoma, Spiro and Heavener police departments and was a deputy for the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harvest Hill Assembly of God in Spiro with burial at Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. He is survived by his wife, Jewel "Etta"; a daughter, Tammy Billy of Poteau; two stepdaughters, Mary Gaynor of Fort Smith and Bobbie Jo Barnes of Spiro; a son, John Allen Gipson of Bokoshe; a stepson, James Casey of Panama; three sisters, Bobbie Dean Costelow of Fort Smith, Wilda Hanselman of Poteau and Jimmie Duncan of Tonto Basin, Ariz.; six grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Jo Garner CHARLESTON - Jo Billie Garner, 87, of Charleston, formerly of Arvin, Calif., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, in an area nursing home. She was a member of the Arvin First Baptist Church and the Arvin Women's Club and worked for 15 years at the county librarian in Arvin. She was the widow of Emmett Uliss Garner. Funeral will be this week in Arvin, Calif., under the direction of Arvin Funeral Home. Local arrangements are under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Townsend of Lavaca, Calif., and Kathy Culps of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters, Norma Patterson of Lavaca, Ark., and Juana Corinne Couch of Saginaw, Texas; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Carlos Marin BOKOSHE - Carlos V. Marin, 69, of Bokoshe died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in Bokoshe. Services are pending with Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; two daughters, Anita Allen of Indianola, Iowa, and Charlie Quesada of Sacramento, Calif.; eight sisters, Mercedes Banda of Stockton, Calif., Eulalia Hernandez of Visalia, Calif., Patricia Flores, Esther Herrena, Lilliam Garcia, Mary Rodriquez and Anita Diaz, all of Modesto, Calif.; and Catherine of Woodlake, Calif.; a brother, Felix Marlin of Riverbank, Calif.; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Billy L. Howard, 57, of Huntington died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in his home. He was a construction worker, a 35-year member of Local 107 and a Baptist. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Valley View Cemetery in Excelsior under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Howard; two sons, Billy Howard Jr. and his wife, Lisa, of Midland and Charles Howard of Midland; a sister, Mary Struble of Hackett; four brothers, Adrion Howard of Witcherville, Floyd Howard of Hackett and Vernon Howard and Jimmy Howard, both of Huntington; a grandson, William Howard of Midland; and many, many family and friends. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Madeline Elizabeth Hickey, 2, of Harrison died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001, in a Chicago, Ill., hospital. Services will be 11:30 a.m. today at Central Presbyterian Church with burial at Oak Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by her parents, Joseph and Adrienne Hickey; paternal grandparents, Joe and Kathy Hickey of Lamar; maternal grandparents, Linda and the late Mike Wilson of Fort Smith; maternal great-grandparents, Bill and Barbara McLachlan of Fort Smith; maternal great-grandmother, Christine Holt of Metairie, La.; maternal grandmother, Stella Fewell of Pawnee, Okla.; paternal great-grandparents, Virginia Shiras of Little Rock and Edna Hickey of Clarksville. Numerous aunts and uncles survive her. Pallbearers will be Steve Schumacher, Chad Hebert, Timothy Stumbaugh, Russ Wilson and Christopher and Clay Gordon. Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Childrens Hospital, P.O. Box Drawer 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203. Charles R. "Fred" Ferguson passed away Aug. 17, 2001, at Brownwood Manor in Van Buren. He was born June 29, 1919, in Kearny, N.J. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1945, with the Fourth General Hospital in Melbourne, Australia; New Guinea; and the Philippines. After honorable discharge he worked for 30 years as the Chief of Laboratory Services at the VA Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, before retiring. He was a longtime resident of Berea, Ohio, before joining his family in Fort Smith in 1990, where he was a member of the Christ the King Catholic Church. Mr. Ferguson was an avid stamp collector and fan of the Cleveland Browns and the Northside Lady Bears basketball team. In his later years, he enjoyed following the academic and athletic pursuits of his grandchildren at Trinity Junior High School, Northside High School and Stanford University. He is survived by his wife, Audrey, of Fort Smith; sons, Charles III of Perris, Calif., John of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, and daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Bob Kale of Fort Smith. He also leaves two grandchildren, David and Megan Kale. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Trinity Junior High School, 1205 S. Albert Pike Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72903. Memorial mass will be 11 a.m. today at Christ the King Catholic Church in Fort Smith. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. *** If these complete obituaries are too much to read, let me know if you had rather go back to the indexing...and I can always send the interested parties the complete, when requested. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net

I have finished uploading photographs that I took on my past two trips for Mt. Harmony Cemetery. I didn't get a chance to photograph as many as I would have liked after I finished transcriping it, but I'll catch a bunch of them next time. If you'd like to see the transcription and pictures, go to: http://www.geocities.com/kinfolkkorner/ and click on the Mt. Harmony Cemetery link. Cates Family, sorry for the email duplication, but thought I'd type this once, considering the time. Enjoy! Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

In a message dated 8/20/2001 6:44:14 PM Central Daylight Time, NHHS48@aol.com writes: > I am looking for a connection to the DURDEN family that married in the > HESTERLY family. > > Abbie DURDEN married Virgil Lynch HESTERLY. I believe she was born in the > Greenwood area. They had a son named Donavan HESTERLY, his last known > address was in Fort Smith. > > From South Sebastian County Historial Society's "The Key," Spring 1970, Page 9, "The Horse 'N Buggy Doctor," by Pauline Hesterly and Anna B. Adams: Article is story of Doctor E. L. Hesterly. He was born May 14, 1843, in Coweta County, GA; parents Mr. & Mrs. Preston Hampton Hesterly. He received his education in the Georgia schools, and enlisted in the Confederate Army in Coweta County, GA, after finishing high school. He was a private with the Cobbs Brigade Co. F. After the war, he studied medicine in Baltimore, MD. Later, he went to Atlanta Medical College, graduating with honors in 1891. He first practiced medicine in Georgia for 3 years, then moved to Greenwood, AR in 1894, where he continued in the medical profession until he died February 11, 1915. Dr. Hesterly married Mary Pittman at Stateline, GA, in 1885. She was a native of Georgia, and one of her siblings was Dr. W. J. Pitman. The couple bought a home in Greenwood near the 1st Baptist Church. Miss Pauline Hesterly (one of the authors) still lives in the home place. The Hesterly's had these children: Hampton - married Nancy McBailey Hattie - married Will Benefield of Charleston Homer - married Hattie Schooler of Birmingham, AL Virgil - married Abbie Durden of Greenwood Will - single Emitt - married Jean Harvey Pauline - single Maurice - married Bertha Clark Jim - married LaUna Dobbins of Fort Smith The doctor was a member of the Baptist Church, a mason, and a member of the Medical Society. Dr. Hesterly practiced medicine with his brother-in-law Dr. W. J. Pitman until he moved to Fort Smith (assuming here that Dr. Pitman moved to Ft Smith). They shared an office on the upper floor of the Ware's store building. They operated the first hospital in Greenwood on the same floor next to their office. They both performed operations, usually Dr. Pitman did the surgery, and Dr. Hesterly administered the anesthesia. After Dr. Hesterly died, Dr. Bert L. Ware purchased his office and supplies. (When I get my scanner running, I'll email you the entire article, which is quite interesting and also has pictures of Dr. & Mrs. E.L. Hesterly.) There are other articles/pictures with the Durden and Hesterly name. When I get the time, I'll enumerate them and pass them along. Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, and More -  <A HREF="http://www.yarditems.com/">http://www.yarditems.com/</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Volunteer  <A HREF="http://raogk.rootsweb.com/index.html">Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Genealogy Research Tool</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

Hello, I am looking for a connection to the DURDEN family that married in the HESTERLY family. Abbie DURDEN married Virgil Lynch HESTERLY. I believe she was born in the Greenwood area. They had a son named Donavan HESTERLY, his last known address was in Fort Smith. Any and all help appreciated. Hal Hesterly in FL

Colleen, you can write or call our library in Fort Smith, Arkansas in Sebastian County AT: Fort Smith Public Library 3201 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, AR. 72901 Phone # 1-501-783-0229 They do lookups for minimal amounts and have all the records of Fort Smith. They have complete funeral, plus cemetery records there. Good Luck... Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net