To all of those who have requested look-ups and information, please know that I will do all I can to help you. If you're looking for census information and are unable to find it, and I don't have time to search there, our Corpus Christi library has an excellent history section, and I can do it when I get back. My time in AR is limited to a week, and I'll be going through several towns, not all of them for the purpose of genealogy. I will probably extend my visit at least by one day, possibly two, because I REALLY want to transcribe the Mt Harmony Cemetery in Greenwood, AR, and check up on a little bitty cemetery I found when I was up there last. Because I didn't have time then, I didn't get to write down any information for those cemeteries, except pertaining to my own family, if they were there. I know the road blocks and brick walls, and I am totally compassionate to your needs. I will do everything I can to help ya'll. I just pray for your patience along with the way if for some reason I'm unable to look up everything pertaining to your ancestors. I'll be packing tomorrow the 28th, and leaving here the 29th, so the deadline is midnight! I should be able to visit in some spots and snag someone's computer, since I don't have a laptap. This may be my second trip, but it won't be my last. Our family has a reunion every year either in Arkansas or Texas, and the 2002 reunion is in Arkansas. Sometimes, I wish I lived there : ) If we can't find matches this round, we'll try again a little later. In the meantime, for death certificate information, I suggest you order them from <A HREF="http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html">Arkansas Dept of Health</A> Division of Vital Records 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 44 Little Rock, AR 72205 (800) 637-9314 toll free (501) 661-2726 Fax: (501) 663-2832 There are fees involved, and you have to fill out a request form. I don't believe they would be released to me, since I'm not family, but I'll see. Ya'll have a great week! Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Take a trip through our Angel Garden <A HREF="http://yarditems.com/angels.html">www.yarditems.com - My Angel Garden</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

Sierra Lynn BILLINGS, of Heavener, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Poteau. She was born July 24, 2001, in Poteau, to Hurshel and Roberta Billings. She is survived by her parents; three sisters, Melissa Lewis of Heavener; Amanda Billings and Jessica Billings of the home: and one brother, John Hechey of Heavener. Cremation services are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home in Poteau.

Lula Taylor died Garland County, AR...... 21 July 1919 Hopes this will help, Johnnie in CA

I'm leaving here Sunday, 7/29, and hitting the road for Arkansas - specifically, Saline, Sebastian, and Scott Counties. My time will be a little on the scarce side, but if ya'll need look-ups let me know, and I'll try to help. If I did any look-ups for you in May 2000, and didn't find anything, I don't think I'll find anything this trip either : ) This is for Jay - you were kind enough to do a look-up in the Arkansas death index for Lular Phillips Taylor. I believe she was found in Garland County. I cannot find the email, and I've looked everywhere. Can you help me by looking again? Her death would have been in the 1920's (early, about 1923) Thanks so much! Charlie Ward Email: cccharlie1@aol.com Take a trip through our Angel Garden <A HREF="http://yarditems.com/angels.html">www.yarditems.com - My Angel Garden</A> Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website  <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm</A> Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free!  http://FreeDonation.com My Yahoo Instant Messenger Screenname - charlieincc

Michael GABBARD, 42, of Keota died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in Muskogee. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. today in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Stigler with burial at Garland Cemetery in Stigler. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Loretha Gabbard and a sister Marsha Ann Gabbard of Keota. Roger Keith WOOD, 62, formerly of Van Buren died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in Flower Mound, Texas. He was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Van Buren. He was a criminal investigator for Parkland Hospital. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Restland Abbey Chapel in Dallas. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; two sons, Roger Mark Wood and Jeffery Aaron Wood; a step-son, Chris Bass; three sisters, Gina Wood, Carolyn Butler and Jerri Neal; and a grandson. Pallbearers will be Roger Mark Wood, Jeffery Aaron Wood, Jerry Walters, Bart Sjogren, James Wood and Jessy Boyter. Fred HARDIN, 79, of Bakersfield, Calif., died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in Bakersfield. He was an veteran of World War II, retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad and a member of the Retired Railroaders Workers Club. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Hontubby Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; a daughter, Sharon Hardin of Bakersfield; four sons, John, Gary, Bruce and Kevin Hardin, all of Bakersfield; a sister, Imogene Sizemore of Heavener; three brothers, Ed Hardin of Heavener and Marvin and Dean Hardin of Poteau; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Earl J. BROWN, formerly of Fort Smith, died Friday, July 20, 2001, in Edmond, Okla. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. today in Baggerley Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond. Mary Louise Clem STANDARD, 71, of Charleston died Monday, July 23, 2001, in Charleston. She was a charter member of the Greenhurst Family Council, founded in 1992 and a volunteer for the Franklin County Hospice. She retired as transportation supervisor for Red Bluff High School District in California in 1985. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston with burial at Hampton Cemetery north of Branch under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston. She is survived by her husband, Edward; two sons, Bobby Gene Penix of Charleston and Michael Dale Penix of Yukon, Okla.; two sisters, Dena Shelton of Fort Smith and Brenda Black of Prairie Grove; two brothers, Charles Clem of Charleston and Donald Clem of Branch; five grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Pallbearers will be Stephen and Jeffrey Black, Arlis Clem, Ron Helton and Matt and Ben Dillman. Gladys WILLIAMSON, 90, of Greenwood died Monday, July 23, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was the widow of Gene Williamson, a homemaker and a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery in Greenwood under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She is survived by a daughter, Jean Hendricks of Barling; a son, Pete Williamson of Little Rock; eight grandchildren, Rodney Williamson, Stacey Little, Joey McCutchen, Lisa Napurano, Butch Hendricks and Buddy Hendricks, Andrea Butler and Laura Elwood; and 16 great-grandchildren Pallbearers will be Joe McCutchen, Joey McCutchen, Buddy Hendricks, Butch Hendricks, Tim Hendricks and Rodney Williamson. Viola Louise ROSENBERGER, 94, of Van Buren died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in a local hospital. The widow of Richard Rosenberger, she was a homemaker and a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Memorial service will be 5 p.m. Saturday in Edwards Van Alma Chapel in Van Buren. The body will be cremated. She is survived by four daughters, Lillian Bradway of Centerton, N.J., Anna Minten of Van Buren, Ella Sheff of Millville, N.J., and Ida Sheppard of Pennsylvania; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Johnny W. WILSON, 79, of Wichita, Kan., died Saturday, July 21, 2001. He was the widower of Evelyn Wilson, a retired sales representative for Ash Grove Cement Co. and a well-known local golfer. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Graveside service also will be held for Evelyn Wilson. A memorial service was held Tuesday at Broadway Mortuary Chapel in Wichita. He is survived by one son, Ron Wilson of Cleveland, Ohio. Charlene BRIGANCE, 80, of McAlester, Okla., died Monday, July 23, 2001, in McAlester. The widow of Herbert Brigance, she was a retired restaurant owner and a member of Quinton First Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Jean Hugo of Oklahoma City and Janice Gale Watson of Wilburton, Okla.; two sons, Herbert Clifford Brigance of Quinton, Okla., and James Randall Brigance of Panola, Okla.; one sister, Joyce Matthew of Waldron; one brother, W.R. “Bud” Rice of Waldron; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Derek Watson, Greg Brigance, Sean and Mark Hugo, Rowland Glenn and Kelly Sandmann. Velma M. ROPER, 87, of Scranton died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Scranton. The widow of James “Budge” Roper, she attended Johnson Freewill Baptist Church in Scranton. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Johnson Freewill Baptist Church in Scranton with burial at Wares Chapel in Scranton under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She is survived by two daughters, Doris Gray of Haverhill, Mass., and Lorene Boland of Scranton; three sons, Jerry K. and Ricky D. Roper, both of Clarksville, and Gary L. Roper of Mountainburg; three sisters, Margaret Kovacs of Lancaster, Calif., and Lee Staples and Mava Wilkins, both of Long Beach, Calif.; one brother, Kenneth Moore of Paris; 15 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Joey and Nathan Piccirilli, and Jamie, Kevin, Heath and Ryan Roper. Nevia TARVER, 88, of Roseville, Calif., formerly of Ozark, died Monday, July 23, 2001, in Roseville. A member of the Church of Christ, she wrote the “Nevia’s Notions” column in the Ozark Spectator. She was also a waitress and an artist. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Highland Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by a daughter, Sue Latham of Roseville; a sister, Lorene Soenksen of Ozark; three grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friend from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Margaret Wheeler KOLAR, 79, of Fort Smith died Monday, July 23, 2001, in her home. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and a retired cardiology department manager. A private family memorial service will be held with cremation under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Constance Pate of Las Vegas; and two sons and daughters-in-law, James John and Mary Kolar II and Theodore Wheeler and Kelley Kolar, both of Chicago. Doyle H. TRAYLOR, 78, of Lancaster, Calif., died July 11, 2001, in Lancaster. The widower of Adelaide B. Traylor, he was a building contractor. He was born Aug. 11, 1922, in Booneville. A memorial service was held July 19 at First Baptist Church of Quartz Hill in California with arrangements under the direction of Mumaw Funeral Home of Lancaster. Burial will be at a later date in Booneville. He is survived by a son, Ronald E. Traylor of Encino, Calif.; a sister, Anna May Craig of Montana; a brother, Floyd Traylor of Fort Smith; a granddaughter, Ronda Y. Perkin of Alaska; and several great-grandchildren. Clifford D. PERSON, 65, of Gilbert, Ariz., formerly of Stigler, died July 6, 2001, in Gilbert. He was a Navy veteran and a lineman for S.R.P. Funeral services were held July 10 at Green Acres Chapel of Light in Scottsdale, Ariz., with arrangements under the direction of Green Acres Mortuary of Scottsdale. He is survived by two sons, Dennis and Dale Person, both of Arizona; his mother and step-father, Cybil and J.D. Glaze of Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Judy Panner of Gilbert and Donna Glaze of California; two brothers, James Person and Cecil Glaze, both of Mesa; and six grandchildren. Alfred "Red" Smith, 65, of Van Buren, formerly of Jenny Lind, died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in a Van Buren hospital. He was the retired owner of Fort Smith Forklift Service and was an Army veteran. He was a Baptist, a 32nd degree Mason and member of Jenny Lind Lodge No. 503 F&AM, a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and Amrita Grotto of Fort Smith. He also was a member of the American Legion Post No. 0031 of Fort Smith, the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Fort Smith Aerie No. 208, and a former Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Sebastian County. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel of Greenwood with burial at Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; three daughters, Debra Brown of Lakewood, Colo., Amy Smith of Fort Smith and Carlene Russell of Cedarville; four sisters, Dorothy Phillips and Inis Taylor, both of Jenny Lind, Dean Kerr of Rye Hill and Margoret Cook of Greenwood; five brothers, Alvin W. Smith of Barber, Elmer Lee Smith of Jenny Lind, Dutch Smith of Greenwood, Jim Smith of Fort Smith and Marrion L. Smith of Fayetteville; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Danny and Troy Smith, Daniel and Virgil Taylor, and Carl and Nelson Nichols.

Sister Anacletus SCHROEDER, 83, of Fort Smith died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a member of St. Scholastica Monastery and her profession date was June 24, 1936. She was a professional nurse for 52 years, and worked in Clarksville, Dermott, Morrilton, Van Buren and Boonville, Mo. She has four nieces who are members of St. Scholastica Monastery. Wake will be 7 p.m. today in St. Scholastica Monastery Chapel. Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Scholastica Monastery Chapel with burial at St. Scholastica Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by two sisters, Agnes Lindeman of Archer City, Texas, and Dorothy Berkholt of Robstown, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Mary Lou and Lucille Schroeder, both of Windthorsp, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be nieces and nephews. Modean Helen ASHLEY, 76, of Mena died Friday, July 20, 2001, in San Antonio. She was born March 27, 1925, in Oklahoma. She worked for Tyson and was a Baptist. Funeral was Monday in Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with burial at Board Camp Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Lane of Hatfield and Linda Berry of San Antonio; a son, Tommy Ashley of Mena; a brother, Bill Titsworth of Hatfield; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Allan, Mitch and Rod Titsworth, David Anderson, Bobby Brooks Jr., and Dennis Owens. Darrell Robert RUFFCORN, 83, of Cove died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in his home. He was born March 7, 1918, in Mondamin, Iowa. He was a farmer and was a Baptist. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Little Sioux Cemetery in Little Sioux, Iowa, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. He is survived by his wife, Jo; a daughter, Elaine Blaine of Omaha, Neb.; a brother, Harold Ruffcorn of Little Sioux, Iowa; two grandchildren, Nicole and Noel Blaine, both of Omaha, Neb. A.B. DICKS, 83, of Paris died Monday, July 23, 2001, in a local nursing home. He was a retired rancher and dairy farmer, and a member of Webb City Baptist Church. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Kersey Cemetery northeast of Branch under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Corene; two stepsons, Ashley Whitman of Charleston, and Ross Whitman of Tulsa; a sister, Mary Curtis of Stockton, Calif., and a halfsister, Virginia Coffee of Ozark; two stepsisters, Louise Griffin of Ozark, and Imogene Whitson of Dover; four stepgrandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild. Grace Dell NICHOLS, 89, of Atlus died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was born Aug. 23, 1911, in Denning. She was a homemaker and the widow of Bill Nichols. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Houston Cemetery in Alix under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Alfred Archie CULLIPHER, 97, of Sallisaw died Monday, July 23, 2001, in Sallisaw. He was a member of Akins Assembly of God in Akins and the widower of Marie Cullipher. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Akins Assembly of God with burial at Akins Cemetery near Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by three daughters, Lucille Bates and Bertha Cuevas, both of Sallisaw, and Daisy Martin of Louisville, Ky.; two sons, Archie Cullipher of Benton and Albert Cullipher of Sallisaw; 16 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, 84 great-great-grandchildren and two great-great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Johnny and Bobby Jackson, Stanley and Eddie Cullipher, Tommy York and Charles Starks. The body may be viewed 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Alfred "Red" Smith, 65, of Van Buren, formerly of Jenny Lind, died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in a local hospital. He was an Army veteran, and a retired owner of Fort Smith Forklift Service, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Jenny Lind Lodge No. 503 F&AM, a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and Amrita Grotto of Fort Smith, the American Legion Post No. 0031 of Fort Smith, the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Fort Smith Aerie No. 208, and a former Reserve Deputy Sheriff for Sebastian County, and a Baptist. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Wednesday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel of Greenwood with burial at Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; three daughters, Debra Brown of Lakewood, Colo., Amy Smith of Fort Smith and Carlene Russell of Cedarville; four sisters, Dorothy Phillips and Inis Taylor, both of Jenny Lind, Dean Kerr of Rye Hill and Margoret Cook of Greenwood; five brothers, Alvin W. Smith of Barber, Elmer Lee Smith of Jenny Lind, Dutch Smith of Greenwood, Jim Smith of Fort Smith, and Marrion L. Smith of Fayetteville; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Danny and Troy Smith, Daniel and Virgil Taylor, Carl and Nelson Nichols. The body may be viewed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Agnes Sill LEAKEY, 77, of Dyer died Sunday, July 22, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a retired secretary of Meadors Lumber Company, and was of the Church of Christ faith. She was the widow of Martin "Sarg" Leakey. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Alma with burial at Dyer Cemetery in Dyer. She is survived by a sister, Hazel ‘Bobbi” Sill Kincy of Van Buren; four brothers, Vic and R.B. Sill, both of Mountainburg, Bill Sill of Paola, Kan., and Jimmy Glen Sill of Okemah, Okla.; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her nephews. Minnell Cravens BREWSTER, 96, of Booneville died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in a Booneville nursing home. She was a mother and grandmother, a retired food manager, and a member of First United Methodist Church in Booneville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Powell Brewster. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church with burial at Evans Cemetery in Magazine under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. She is survived by a son, Milburn Brewster of Booneville; two brothers, Ray and Byron Cravens, both of Magazine; two grandchildren, Rebecca Brewster of Booneville, and Milburn "Bubba" Brewster III of Hot Springs, and seven great-grandchildren. Clesten SERATT, 85, of Chester died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in Van Buren. He was a beloved dad, grandpa, brother and uncle. He will be greatly missed. He was retired from the U.S. Forest Service. Born March 31, 1916, to William and Elizabeth Seratt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Dean in 1988, and a daughter, Christine Mertin in 1993. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Freedom Church with burial at Freedom Cemetery in Chester under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by four daughters, Alma Sharp of Mountainburg, Betty Proctor of Stilwell, Ark., Pat Hawkins of Farmington, and Darlene Shell of Chester; four sons, Elmer Seratt of Farmington, Delmar and Larry Seratt, both of Chester, and Paul Seratt of Cedarville; two sisters, Iva Gentis of Siloam Springs, and Lovina Rigsbee of Monte Ne; two sisters-in-law, Zell Seratt of Fayetteville and Rosie Seratt of Van Buren; a brother, Emery Seratt of Chester; 25 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be his son-in-laws and grandsons. Irene E. CORROTTO, 78, of Fort Smith entered into rest Sunday, July 22, 2001. She was born June 16, 1923, in Fort Smith, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elva Hammer. Irene was a life-long member of Saint Boniface Catholic Church, a homemaker and retired bookkeeper for Business Interiors, Galloway Oil and Tire, Ralph Downs, M.D., Arnold Beauty Supply and Hammer Machine Works. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert L. Corrotto; daughter and son-in-law, Jane Ann and DuVal "Butch" Johnston of Fort Smith, daughter, Susan Corrotto-Lieux of Fort Smith; son, Robert Corrotto Jr. of Fayetteville; two granddaughters, Candace Beasley and Krista Lieux, both of Fort Smith; one grandson, Benjamin Johnston of Dallas; one great-grandson, Greyson N. Beasley of Fort Smith; three sisters, Agnes Borengasser and Katherine McCauley, both of Fort Smith and Mary Ann Minten of Van Buren; three brothers, Albert and Raymond Hammer, both of Fort Smith, and Robert Hammer of Norwalk, Calif. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Saint Boniface Catholic Church with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Rick Dahlem, Mike and Pat Stanton, Bob Hudspeth, Jack Brunnemeyer and Ben Spears. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne D. Galloway, Benjamin and DuVal D. Johnston, Brent Beasley and Kent R. Cummins.

Thomas Elmo CRANDELL, 62, of Cameron, passed away Monday, July 23, 2001, in Poteau. He was born March 24, 1939 in Poteau to Charles Alva and Clara (Barnes) Crandell. On April 16, 1957, he and Oma Mae Carpenter were joined in marriage. He was a truck driver and machinist for Hamlin Factory of Poteau before retirement. He was a lifelong resident of Cameron. Mr. Crandell was preceded in death by his father; one son, Johnny Ray Crandell; one daughter, Sherril Williams; and two brothers, Jerry and Roger Crandell. Mr. Crandell is survived by his wife of forty-four years; three sons, Thomas E. Crandell Jr., Billy Don Crandell and Michael Carpenter, all of Cameron; four daughters, Kathy Rogers of Spiro; Jeanie Hale of Cameron; Debra Daily of Alma, Ark.; and Melissa Williams of Cameron; his mother, Clara (Barnes) Crandell of Michigan; four brothers, Bob Crandell of Poteau; Don Crandell of Oklahoma City, Larry Crandell, of Poteau, and Phillip Crandell, of Tulsa; three sisters, Pat Crandell of Michigan; Judy Tackett of Michigan; and Emma Burch of Fort Worth, Texas; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Johnny Farrar and LeFlore County District One employees. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron with the Rev. Robert Hill officiating. Services are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Fielder HOWARD, 85, of Pocola, died Monday, July 23, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was born Nov. 6, 1915 at Braden to Frank and Marriah Person Howard. He was a retired smelter worker, service station owner and Postmaster of Pocola and a member of Pocola Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; one sister; and two granddaughters. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Hazel; two daughters, Pat Sebo and husband Charles of Spiro and Carolyn Sue Humphreville and husband Bob of Pocola; eight sons, Franklin and wife Patricia, Jimmy and wife Linda, Larry and wife Billie, Floyd and wife Mary, Ricky and wife Barbara and Billy Howard, all of Pocola, Charles Howard and wife Carol of Muldrow and James Howard and wife Donna of Van Buren; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26 at the Christian Grove Freewill Baptist Church with the Revs. Jimmy Waldrop and Clifford Myers officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be his sons. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons. Fred HARDIN, 79, of Bakersfield, Calif., died Thursday, July 19, 2001. He was a veteran of World War II, retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and a member of the Retired Railroaders Workers Club. Survivors include his wife Wanda; one daughter, Sharon Hardin of Bakersfield; four sons, John, Gary, Bruce and Kevin, all of Bakersfield; one sister, Imogene Sizemore of Heavener; three brothers, Ed of Heavener and Marvin and Dean, both of Poteau; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 27 in Hontubby Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.

Does anyone have a connection or information on the following Glass family members. They may be connected to my Forrest/Forest family from Scott Co. All the marriages took place in Logan County. Lindy -Glass, DC, 22, to Brown, Sallie, 18, both of Washburn, Sebastian Co on 2 Aug 1914. DE Glass Security. -Glass, DE, 24 of Washburn, Sebastian Co, and Ledbetter, Alma, 18 of Chismville, Logan Co, on 22 Dec 1912.  JA Glass Security.   -Glass, Oscar A. , 24, of Washburn, Sebastian Co., to Golden, Lula E., 15 of Barber, Logan Co., 23 Jul 1911. RT Golden, her father, security. -Glass, Thea, 24, of Washburn, Sebastian Co., to McKenzie, Sylvia, 18 pf Chismville, Logan Co., 6 Sep 1906. -Glass, Mrs Ada, 23, of Booneville, Logan Co., to Casey, WE, 27, of Chismville, Logan Co, on 4 Aug 1915. -Glass, Lillie, 23, Washburn, Sebastian Co, to Borum, GT, 21, Washburn, Sebastian Co., on 3 Nov 1901. V Lewis, security.   -Glass, Florence, 18 and Borum, Jess, 21, both of Washburn, Sebastian Co., on 7 Sept 1913. T Borum, security. -Glass, Alice, 22 and Hall, WM, 46, both of Washburn, Sebastian Co., on 29 Dec 1902.  James Glass, Security -Glass, Maud, 17, Chimsville, Logan Co., and Moore, John, 21 of Washburn, Sebastian Co., on 7 Feb 1909. HM Damron, security. -Glass, Sue P Mrs., 29 and Moore, M.R., 25, both of Booneville, Logan Co., on 19 Oct 1884. -Glass, Grace, 16, and Morgan, Floyd J, 18 both of Washburn, Sebastian Co on 7 Nov 1920.Pink Brown, security (notes from JA Glass and AJ Morgan)  Have no idea what this means. -Glass, Ester, 21, Washburn, Sebastian Co., to Owens, Henry, 23, of Booneville, Logan Co., on 20 Dec 1914. UC May, sevcurity.

Wanda Jean GOINS, 59, of Panama, died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was born June 22, 1942, in Cameron. She worked at Panama School Cafeteria for 12 years and as home health provider for 12-1/2 to 13 years. Survivors include her husband Howard of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Pan and Randy Shelton of Monroe; a son and his companion, Clayton Goins and Rose Baker of Beggs; five granddaughters, Randa and Annie Brooke Shelton, Kaylin, Darcy and Jordan Goins; one sister, Nema Lee Baker of Carnegie; one brother, Leonard Wilson of Poteau; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 23 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with the Reverend Jack Covey officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Panama. Harold Dan LAZALERE, 73, of Talihina, died Thursday, July 19, 2001, in Tulsa. He was born April 5, 1928, to Hereld and Doris (Wiggins) LaZalere in Tulsa. He served four years with the United States Navy and was discharged in 1947. On May 12, 1973, he married Mary (Baysinger) LaZalere in Las Vegas and they made their home in Talihina for the past four years. Dan retired from McDonald-Douglas in 1983 after working 17 years in the aircraft industry. He raised cattle and enjoyed fishing and just being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. Survivors include his wife Mary of the home; two sons, Dan and Greg LaZalere, both of Utah; two stepsons, Rily Hughlett and wife Rachel of Poteau and Kenneth Hughlett of California; four daughters, Sherry Rochat and husband of Derald of California, Pamela Kline, Michelle LaZalere and Robin Ritch and husband Steve, all of Utah; one stepdaughter, Cynthia Dean and husband Jeff of Howe; several nephews, nieces and a special niece, Shelley; 12 grandchildren and one grandson, Danny, raised as a son; five great-grandchildren; and other family members and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at the Shipman Funeral Home Chapel in Wagoner with Don Chatwell officiating. Burial will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery in Wagoner. Lena Mae GREENWOOD, 85, of Pocola, died Thursday, July 19, 2001. She was a member of the Christian Grove Freewill Baptist Church. She retired from Sparks Regional Medical Center. Survivors include three daughters, Geneva Almond of Crown Point, N.M., Thelma Kelley of Edmond, and Betty Freeman of Pocola; three sons, Earl Greenwood of Fort Smith, Arnold Greenwood of Fairfield, Calif. and Carl Greenwood of Cecil, Ark.; 22 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 23 at the Christian Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Pocola. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Daniel Christopher LANE, 25, of Poteau died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in Pocola. He was a graduate of Panama High School, attended Carl Albert State College in Poteau and was in the Army. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro. He is survived by his wife, Alicia; his parents, Daniel and Paula Lane of Shady Point; and three sisters, Theresa Grimes of Shady Point, Penelope Harris of Sallisaw and Sarah Johnson of Lewisville, Texas. Jocie Lee BINGLEY, 77, of Wister died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in Poteau. She was born July 24, 1923, in Havana. She was a homemaker and the widow of Russell Howard Bingley. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Evans & Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Heavener. She is survived by four daughters, Dollie Knauth of Challenge, Calif., Carol Baldwin of Bloomington, Ind., Shirley Montgomery of Wister and Elsie Miller of Fort Smith; a son, Howard Bingley of Wister; a sister, Lou King of Wister; three brothers, Homer Robison of Hartford, Odell Robison of Van Buren and Henry Robison of Dora; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Ester Marie Cracraft, 97, of Greenwood died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in Greenwood. She was a homemaker and was a church musician for many years, serving as pianist. She was a Protestant. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. She was survived by three daughters, Grace Marie Garrett of Greenwood, Lucille Charleston of Crest City, Calif., and Mildred Ruth Parkhurst of Woodburn, Ore.; two sons, Milton Leonard Cracraft of Ridgeway, Mo., and John Bell Cracraft of Bella Vista; a sister, Ethel Sladek of Hills, Iowa; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jim, Larry and Mark Cracraft, James and Benjamin Garrett and Tony Sturdevant. Kenneth Fielder Sr. passed away in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired tool and die maker for an aircraft manufacture, a member of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church of Ozark and was a free Mason a member of I.O.F. Foresters. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Mulberry with burial at New Cemetery in Mulberry. He is survived by his wife, Wilma; two daughters, Linda Sue Babas of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Ruth Ann Burkholder of Mulberry; two son, Kenneth Burnell Fielder Jr. of Spokane, Wash., and George Edward Fielder of Alma; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gleason Johnson, Eddie Cagle, Gilbert Burkholder, Walt Kocher, Leroy Morris and Okey Jones. Anna S. FLIPPIN, 71, of Little Rock died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a Little Rock hospital. She was a retired RN supervisor for Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was the widow of Billy E. Flippin. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Karla Thurber of Little Rock and Sheri Clark of Beebe; her stepmother, Mary Caldwell of Belleville; three sisters, Mary Louise Keck of Kenia, Frances Walker of Benton and Carol Duncan of Belleville; a brother, Dale Caldwell of San Antonio; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lloyd and John Thurber, Jimmy Owens Jr., Wayne Higgs, Danny and Phillip Flippin. Emma Louise PENCE, 52, of Fort Smith died Monday, July 9, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and attended Unity Assembly of God. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Floyd; three sons, Kevin Lee, Douglas Wade and Floyd Ray Pence Jr., all of Fort Smith; a sister, Carolyn King of Spiro; a half-sister, Thelma K. Boitel; three brothers, Clenith and Jerry Boitel, both of Booneville and Ronald Boitel of Fort Smith; four grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews. Lucien F. PERRIER, 85, of Little Rock died Tuesday, July 10, 2001. He was born March 22, 1916, in Mulberry. He was a veteran of World War II and worked for Welsco Inc. for 37 years and was a member of the Eagles for 65 years. He was a Methodist and the widower of Grace Helen Perrier, A gathering in remembrance will be 1 p.m. today in the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth in Little Rock with burial at Arkansas Veterans Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Diann Northern of Hot Springs and Sondra Gaylann Hick of Cordova, Tenn.; a son, Gerald F. Perrier of Little Rock; a brother, Paul J. Perrier Jr. of Mulberry; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

James Jackson “Jack” WHIPPLE, 80, of Fort Smith entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 15, 2001. He was born Aug. 18, 1920, in Van Buren. He is preceded in death by his parents Ira and Rose Whipple, three brothers, Homer, Troy and Gene Whipple, one granddaughter, Jennifer Whipple. He was a Baptist, World War II veteran, and a retired baker at Shipley Baking Company. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bertha Knight Whipple, one son and daughter-in-law, James and Margaret Whipple of Fort Smith, one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Kim and Sean Gushing of Lebanon, Mo., one sister, Juanita Rabachi of Placentia, Calif. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park on Stateline Road. Pallbearers will be Jeff Price, Bill Shopfner, Aaron Price, Sean Gushing and J.C. Cartwright. Jeff Eli BROWN, 71, of Fort Smith entered into rest Sunday, July 15, 2001, in Fort Smith. He retired from the Army after 21 years. He was with the Intelligence school for six years in Obergau, Germany. He also spent three years with the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C. He was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was retired from the Rheem Corp. He was a member of the retired Military Association and the Boys Club Alumni. He was preceded in death by his son Rusty. He is survived by his wife Norma of 49 years; one daughter, Peggy Lindsey of Fort Smith; two sons, Rick of Fort Smith and Billy of Austin, Texas; four sisters, Elsie Oldehoff of Whiting, N.J., Cecile Stokley of Collinsville, Miss., Opal Harrison and Dorothy Swanner, both of Toomsuba, Miss.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with burial with full military honors at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be military personnel. L.B. JACKSON, 57, of Magazine died Sunday, July 15, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a member of Solid Rock Pentecostal Holiness Church in Magazine. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Roberts Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Booneville with burial at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; four daughters, Georgia Wilson of Des Moines, Iowa, Lisa Muck of New Caney, Texas, Ann Wiley of Splendora, Texas and Susan Wright of Waco, Texas; two stepdaughters, Konya Ashley and Jada Crossland, both of Booneville; a son, David Jackson of Splendora, Texas; three stepsons, Ray Silcox of Austin, Texas, Paul Silcox of New Caney, Texas, and Gene Dotson of Ardmore, Okla.; his mother, Flovel Jackson; a sister, Charlotte Shepard of Tennessee; a brother, Michael Jackson of California; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Jim Shepard, William Dewitt, Jerry Davis, Bill Tucker, Bobby Scharbor and Randy Bryan. Kelly O. WHEELER, 41, of Hackett died Thursday, June 12, 2001, in his home. He was an assembler for Whirlpool Corporation and attended Evangel Temple Assembly of God in Fort Smith and Memorial Baptist Church in Hackett. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by a son, Brandon Wheeler of Fort Smith; his mother, Patricia Wheeler of Fort Smith; two brothers, Michael E. Wheeler of The Woodlands, Texas and Patrick G. Wheeler of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Art Rideout Jr., Bert Harper, Richard Borengasser, Jerry Abbott, Randall Hendershot and Neal Pearson. Junieta Marie BROYLES, 85, of Van Buren died Sunday, July 15, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Van Buren. She was the widow of Nolan Broyles Sr. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. She is survived by a daughter, Gayle Battles of Van Buren; a son, Nolan S. Broyles of Van Buren; two grandchildren, Chris Broyles of Savanah, Ga., and Caroline Broyles of Van Buren; and a niece, Charlotta Walters of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be John Hopkins, Tom Banhart, Johnny Jack, Dennie Snow, Jerry Tumlison and Bert Kenner Jr. Elizabeth BELT, 70, of Van Buren died Sunday, July 15, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and was a Baptist and the widow of Garrette Belt. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Gill Arbor with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Geoates of Oklahoma City and Diann Callahan of Alma; a son, Rogers Lee Belt of Van Buren; three sisters, Louise Bryan of Alma, Laura Willhite of Kibler and Thelma Duhon of Louisiana; a brother, Edward Hobson of Kibler; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Lydia MABRY, 85, of Story died Monday, July 16, 2001, in Mount Ida. She was born Aug. 20, 1915, in Harvey. She was a homemaker and a member of the Story Church of God. She was the widow of France Oliver Mabry. Funeral was held Tuesday in the Story Church of God with burial at Reed Cemetery in Story under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida. She is survived by two daughters, Marie Noles of Story and Mavis Ferguson of DeWitt; three sons, Rick Mabry of Story, Don Mabry of Fort Smith and Oliver Mabry of Charleston; a sister, Ester Odell of Watson; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Pallbearers were Tony and Jeremy Duncan, Harry and Larry Noles, Mark and Shawn Mabry and Sam Ferguson. Robert Bryan MARTINDALE, of Jackson, Tenn., died Thursday, July 12, 2001. He was born Dec. 18, 1918, in Scranton. He attended high school in Fort Smith and was a Navy veteran of World War II, served as a pharmacist mate. He was a retired salesman and division manager for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was a member of North Jackson Baptist Church and was a Mason. Funeral was held Monday in George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel in Jackson, Tenn. with burial at Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Norma; a daughter, Linda Martindale Hayes; a son, Robert Bryan Martindale III., both of Jackson, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Elisabeth Hayes Lay of Memphis, Tenn., Robert Bryan Martindale IV and Tommy Henley and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wayne Allridge, Thomas Hayes, John Herring, Robert Martindale, Tommy Henley and Jody Robertson. Thelma Latimer EARLS, 88, of Arkoma died Monday, July 16, 2001, in a local hospital. She was the widow of John Earls. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro. She is survived by five daughters, Mary Lou Daws and Marjorie Warburton, both of Roland, Diana Parra of Dallas, Nadine Polk of Waldron and Betty Sue Mantooth of Fort Smith; five sons, Joseph T. Latimer and Gene and Jimmy Earls, all of Arkoma, Carl Jr. Earls of Rogers and Dee Earls of Muldrow; 40 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Aaron Bradley GODWIN, 12, of Mansfield died Monday, July 16, 2001, near Mansfield. He was a student at Mansfield School and a member of Mansfield First Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Cemetery near Abbott under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Stuart Godwin of Mansfield; two brothers, Nathan Ryan and Blake Mikel Godwin, both of the home; maternal grandparents, Martha and Jerry Webb of Hackett, John Claypool of Boles; paternal grandparents, Peggy and Sam Godwin of Mansfield; maternal great-grandmother, Madge Roberts of Booneville; paternal great-grandfather, Wayne Gardenhire of Mansfield. Pallbearers will be Brooks, Levi and Chris Godwin, Bruce Pyles, Shannon Ruth, Billy Shivley and Chris Smith. Edward MANGRUM, 90, of Keota died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in Fort Smith. He served 28 years in the Marine Corps. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Sunday in Old Bokoshe Baptist Church under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. He is survived by a son, Donald Mangrum of Fort Smith; a stepson, Freddie Rowbotham of Coronada, Calif.; a brother, Melvin Mangrum of Twilight, Okla.; two grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Earl David BOWMAN, 32, of Fort Smith died Friday, July 13, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a laborer. The body was cremated under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his mother, Jewel Bowman of Wichita, Kan.; a stepsister, Betty C. Rochase of Wichita, Kan.; a sister-in-law, Pam Hickey of Van Buren; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Elsie SALES 77, of Bates died Monday, July 16, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bates. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church in Bates with burial at Reichert Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She is survived by five daughters, Mary Taylor of Gravitt, Marian Tipton and JoAnn Farley, both of Bates, Carol Shadwick of Grain Valley, Mo., and Shirley Stone of McCloud, Okla.; two sons, Millard Sales of Bella Vista and Jack Sales of Killeen, Texas; four brothers, Joe Forehand of Georgia, Emmett and Carl Forehand, both of Bates and Audrea Forehand of McAlester, Okla.; 25 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Bessie L. GRAHAM, 81, of Lavaca died Monday, July 16, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Lavaca and was the widow of Woodrow Graham. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church in Lavaca with burial at Lavaca City Cemetery under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Green of Lavaca; three sons, Dean and Terry Graham, both of Lavaca, and Waylon Graham of Sallisaw; three sisters, Vivian and Genell Graham, both of Lavaca and Gwen Brittian of Charleston; two brothers, Buck and Joe Smithson, both of Lavaca; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lindel and Donnie Graham, DeWayne Glidwell, Bryan Pierce, Kevin Farr and Donnie Green. Frank James CHIOLINO, 90, of Fort Smith died Sunday, July 15, 2001. He was born Dec. 2, 1910, in Montreal, Wis. He attended Norwich Military University in Northfield, Vt., on a athletic scholarship and graduated in 1937 and was commissioned as a first lieutenant and served in the Army from 1940 to 1947. During World War II, he served in the European Theater, Northern France as a battalion commander of the 69th tank division under General George Patton. He was wounded in Best, France, and later was stationed in Germany during the reconstruction period until 1947, he retired as a lieutenant colonel. He was employed as a supervisor for American Can Company, Dixie Cup and served as treasurer and was on the board of directors for the employee’s credit union. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. He was the widower of Sue Linda Coffey Chiolino. Funeral mass will be 1 p.m. today in St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Ann Marshall of Calgary, Canada; two sons, Paul S. Chiolino of Russellville and Michael J. Chiolino of Fort Smith; a brother, James of Delran, N.J.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 996. Estelle RUSH, 71, of Greenwood died Saturday, July 14, 2001, in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Greenwood. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Oak Valley Cemetery in Greenwood. She is survived by a companion, Carroll Ray Cahoon; a daughter, Sharon Dorsey of Ratcliff; three sons, Paul and David Rush, both of Greenwood, and Alvin Rush of Huntington; two sisters, Dorothy Campbell and Nina Brown, both of Evart, Mich.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jesse Flay SWAFFORDd, 87, of Fort Smith died Monday, July 16, 2001, in his home. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a retired employee of Ayers Furniture Company. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Pope Cemetery near Mountainburg. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; a daughter, Shirley Goddard of Denver; a stepdaughter, Carolyn Mabry of Van Buren; two sons, Jesse Swafford of Denton, Texas and Earl Swafford of Fort Smith; two stepson, Michael Jones of Pocola and Stephen Jones of Van Buren; a brother, Edward Swafford of Tulsa; four grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Swafford, Ross Fink, Les Davis, Don Douglas, John Bell and Randy Cavender.

Liberty Cemetery, about 3 miles east of Greenwood on SR-96. During the 1950's an Army or National Guard Graves Registration Company made an inventory of all graves. Bear in mind though that many of the older graves which go back to 1850's are not marked. There are some very old grave stones standing. My family has burials there and I have spent many a time walking around looking at the graves. As I recall there are some Bell's buried there and it may be that is where most of the Greenwood Bell's are buried. Several years ago I viewed the map made by the Army which was in the then custodian. The last I have heard the current custodian is Joe Chastain who lives in Greenwood, try this phone number for him: 1-501-996-2373. He and his father are in the Greenwood phone book. There have been Bell's in Greenwood for many years. In fact there is a section of town in the N.E part named Bell addition. I was born and raised in Greenwood but after 24c years in Navy I have ended up in Florida.

how can i check the 1910 census sebastian,hartford,ark charles dehart and fannie,have john william dehart family,1900 shows they have a son landin dehart in the house,any one can do look up 1903-1910 death of landin would be in hartford buried close maybe jackson cemetery?,also all went to school there,what would that be and are there records avsailable,for the dehart's and the haynes family maybe even the coopers...tammy Tkstet1@aol.com

Names included in following narration: CALDER/COLDER, DANFORTH, DOANE, DUNN, GIBBONS, GIVENS, HARRIS, HAWKINS, ROBINSON, TARRANT, WYMAN Places included: Arkansas, Indian Territory, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas This narration is to setup the situation for the sake of giving background for the reader. We start with a young couple leaving the northeast and traveling down toward Texas. On a river in Ohio, near Cincinnati, he falls off and drowns. She may have stopped for a while somewhere along the way in one of these states: Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri ending up in Arkansas Territory. We believe her to be an Elizabeth Harris (b. 1811) from New York State of Native American descent. {Looking for more information on her and her family.} We know she was in Arkansas when she had two or more children with the last name of DANFORTH. It is rumored that the father of her children is an Asa DANFORTH of Maryland. The children are Martha, Mary, possibly an Anne and one boy. Martha (1825) was born at Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., Ark., and Mary (1831) at Ft. Gibson of Indian Territory now in Muskogee Co., Ok. Elizabeth is next located in Texas with the last name of DOANE (1860 cen.) or DUNN (1870 cen.). Her new husbands name is rumored to be a William DOANE or DUNN, he is not listed in the census. There are children with her in the 1860 census with the last name of DOANE, a T.J. (23 b. Ark) and Abner (18 b. Ark.). In the 1880 census, Elizabeth is living with a granddaughter in Waxahachie, Ellis, TX. Nothing is known of her death and Asa DANFORTH is a complete mystery. Martha DANFORTH possibly arrived in Texas sometime in 1842/43 or she might have been in Ark., or the Indian Territory waiting to join her husband. She was the wife of a Dr. William CALDER/COLDER of Kentucky and was part of the Peters Colony. In Feb. of 1843 Dr. Calder, while traveling from Cedar Springs(now Dallas), Dallas Co., TX to Ft. English(Bonham), Fannin Co., TX was killed by Indians in Colin Co., TX and was buried there. {Looking for more information on where Martha was at this time and when or where their only child, a boy, was born.} All we have of this union is a probate record of Dallas county naming Martha’s second husband (Elisha S. WYMAN) as the administrator. The child is listed as W.L.C. WYMAN in the 1850 census, assumption is that the C. stands for CALDER/COLDER. We have several references of this Wyman family unit in counties of the Dallas, Hill, Ellis, Navarro areas. Elisha(b.1811) is of Maine and was part of Mercer's colony, he died in Jan. 1853 Hill Co., TX at which point they had two children, Susanna Smith WYMAN (b. 1848/49) and Mary Henrietta WYMAN (b. 1850) born in TX. In Dec. 1853 we find Martha married a James M. GIVENS/GIBBONS in Ellis Co. TX. There was a probate for Elisha WYMAN (1854) listing James GIVENS/GIBBONS as guardian and administrator. Martha died in the mid to late 1850’s in or near Ft. Belknap, Young Co., TX. James is known to have been involved with the army possibly even as a Quarter Master. In the 1860 census James was listed as married to someone else. As far as we know there weren't any children of this union. W. L. C. WYMAN disappears at this point in time. {Looking for information to fill in the blanks.} Mary DANFORTH visited her sister, Martha, and brother-in-law, Elisha S. WYMAN, in 1850 and at that time she met her first husband, Gen. Edward H. TARRANT. Mary and Gen. TARRANT were married on 6 April 1851 in Navarro Co., TX. When sister Martha died, General and Mary TARRANT fetched the WYMAN children and brought them back to Navarro Co., TX and to take care of them. Gen. TARRANT died in 1858. Mary remarried in Nov. 1859 to a James Emerson HAWKINS. Mary and James had children of their own and also took turns raising one of Mary's nieces, the WYMAN daughters, with Grandmother Elizabeth. James E. HAWKINS was also the administrator of the WYMAN girl’s estate. Mary died on 15 Feb. 1891 and J. E. HAWKINS died in 1912. The WYMAN girls grew up and married brothers, Susannah married William Allen ROBINSON (m. 1871 Tarrant Co., TX) and Mary Henrietta married Elisha Zachary Taylor ROBINSON (m. 1869 Ellis Co., TX). I am a descendant of Susannah and William Allen. We have a bit of information on this line, but would love to find out more on cousins and other relatives. This whole thing is to hopefully gain more information on Elizabeth HARRIS and Asa DANFORTH. Marriage records for Martha and Dr. William CALDER/COLDER and Elisha S. WYMAN. Information regarding the CALDER/COLDER ancestors and descendants would be wonderful. If anyone reading this has any information regarding this saga, or any light they could shed on the family or parts of it, would put me in heaven (not literally, I hope). Thank you, Gayle J_Marin@msn.com

Hello, Friends -- I have some information which indicates that several people I am researching are buried in Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood -- but I have not been able to verify this. Can anyone suggest a way to confirm burials there? Does anyone on the list have access to a published listing for this cemetery (if there is one) -- OR can you tell me the NAME of the book and compiler? Perhaps I can locate such a book with that information. The people who I think are buried in Liberty are: George and Catherine (SPECK) AWALT. George died after 1851 and Catherine after 1850. I am hoping their tombstones will give their dates of death and perhaps birth. Henry Peoples and Susannah (HOLMES) BELL. Henry died 26 Nov 1863 and Susannah died in 1869. Of course, I would also love to know if anyone else with the surnames AWALT and BELL are buried there, too. Thank you for your help! Sara M. Bettencourt

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Roland Verne BROCK, 69, of Rudy died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in Tulsa. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and was retired from the Navy and received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He was a retired bank examiner from the Federal Home Loan Bank and was a member of the Eagles Club, the American Legion and the Buzzard Bowling League. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; two daughters, Rhonda Rowe and Jan Brock, both of Hope; a son, Jon Brock of Little Rock; his mother, Ona Shatto of Fort Smith; a sister, Kay Boyce of Fouke; two brothers, Bill Brock of Fort Smith and Ray Brock of Beaux Bridge, La.; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gene Morris, Gene Lowery, James Chesser, Bill Jaros, Ken Melton, Melvin Leatherbury and Herman Brooks. “Bud” Harold Joseph McCOMBS, 53, of Subiaco died Monday, July 9, 2001, in Subiaco. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco. Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. today in St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco. Mass will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Benedict Catholic Church with burial at St. Benedict Cemetery in Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. He is survived by his mother, Florentine McCombs of Subiaco; five sisters, Ann Ewing of Dardanelle, Betty Koch of Paris, Mary Beshoner of Subiaco, Judi Strobel of Little Rock and Lisa Bennett of Roseville; four brothers, David, Michael, Johnny and Dennis McCombs, all of Subiaco. Pallbearers will be his nephews. Frank Eugene HOYLE, 75, of Ozark died Monday, July 9, 2001, in Ozark. He was born Sept. 4, 1925, in Mulberry. He was a retired Army lieutenant colonel and a veteran of both theaters of World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altus and the St. Joseph Society, past president of Franklin County Co-op. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Altus with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Altus. He is survived by his wife, Martha; four daughters, Karen Nichols of Fayetteville, Patsy Taylor of Fort Smith, Phyllis Wolfe of Benbrook, Texas, and Mary Ann King of London; a son, Frank Hoyle Jr. of Mulberry; three sisters, Maxine Conway of North Little Rock, Phyllis Stotts of Arlington, Texas, and Inez Allen of Alma; a brother, Clyde Hoyle of Mulberry; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Ann Teresa BARRATT, 89, of Ozark died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in Ozark. She was born Jan. 1, 1912, in Canada. She was a homemaker and the widow of Alfred Barratt. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial at Mount View Cemetery in Ozark. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Stovall of Ozark and Doris Cothrun of Midland, Texas; a son Pete Barratt of Kansas City, Mo.; six grandchildren, Kim Young, John Stovall, Debbie Ciampoli, Peter and Laura Barratt and Cathy Wadley and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tate, Mathew and Bradon Young, David and Ryan Ciampoli and Neal Wadley. Bertha Mae ALLEN, 97, of Sallisaw died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker and a member of Free Will Baptist. She was the widow of John Allen. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with burial at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by two daughters, Marie Davis of Sallisaw and Eva Shaeffer of Fresno, Calif.; a son, Boyd Allen of Dinuba, Calif.; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Don, Shawn, D.J., Owen and Bob Davis and Ronnie Caldwell. Bud PARMENTER, 56, of Cedarville died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in Cedarville. He was an Army veteran of Vietnam and a retired fork lift operator from Capco Inc. in Van Buren. He was a member of Dora Pentecostal Church of God. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Dyer Cemetery in Dyer. He is survived by his wife, Sue; a daughter, Debra Parmenter of Cedarville; a son, Keith Parmenter of Cedarville; his mother, Myrtle Parmenter of Van Buren; three sisters, Margaret Jones of Chester, Dorothy Belcher and Betty Holbrook, both of Van Buren; two brothers, Curtis Parmenter of Van Buren and Gary Parmenter of Cedarville; two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Smith, Clifford Bentley, Eddie Joe Holloway, James Lamproe, Jeff Edwards and Ronnie Cook. e direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Lillian Mattie PARSONS, 73, of Akins community died Monday, July 9, 2001, in Sallisaw. She was a farm worker and a nurse’s aide. She was a member of Church of God. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw. She is survived by her husband, David; two daughters, Julie Carolyn Ziemba and Lori Ann Gregory, both of the Akins community; a son, David Parsons Jr. of Akins community; two sisters, Lois Lewis of California and Fern Milligan of Bakersfield, Calif.; a brother, Tommy Hannings of Blythe, Calif.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ruth Stevenson GUNTER, 80, of Fort Smith, formerly of Booneville, died Monday, July 9, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was retired from Holt Krock Clinic and was a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicki Posey. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith with graveside service at noon at Carolan Cemetery in Booneville. She is survived by two sisters, Mildred Holder and Marie Wingfield, both of Fort Smith; a granddaughter, Jennifer Smithson of Pocola and a great-granddaughter, Lacy Smithson. Pallbearers will be Justin McLaughlin, John Ward, Jim and James Bridges. Eloise Mankin FULLERTON, 92, of Fort Smith died July 8, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was born Dec. 8, 1908, in Fort Smith and anyone who knew Mrs. Fullerton can testify that her life was anything but dull. She was a graduate of Fort Smith High School in 1927, and after accepting a job in the office of the Dean of Women at Northeastern Teachers College in Tahlequah she began working toward a degree in education. It was at Northeastern that she met and married Thomas E. Fullerton of Henryetta, Okla. in 1932. Many will remember Tom as Dean Fullerton of Westark College. He believed that the social aspects of the college experience were extremely important. As a result, one of his goals during his time at Westark was to see the college build a student union. Fullerton Union was named in his honor. Eloise was an educator in the Fort Smith public school system, teaching, accounting, mathematics, English and business machines. She taught at Fort Smith High School (now Northside High), Darby Junior High and Southside High. She was head of the Business Department at Southside High School. She also taught a few years at Draughton’s Business College. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by three daughters, Susie Smith and Jeanne Fullerton, both of Fort Smith and Cynthia Ann Bushman of Jefferson City, Mo.; one sister, Moka Lambert of Fort Smith and one brother, Buell M. Mankin of Fort Smith, and one stepbrother, Walter Stockton of Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Roselawn Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Emma Louise PENCE, 52, of Fort Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away Monday, July 9, 2001, at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center after a 20-year battle with heart disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. She was a homemaker and attended Unity Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Ray Pence Sr. of the home; three sons, Floyd Ray Pence, Jr., Kevin Lee Pence and Douglas Wade Pence, all of Fort Smith; four grandchildren, Caitlin, Destiny, Sierra and Brittany Pence; two stepgrandchildren, Tyler Sharp and Kimiko Hamm; one sister, Carolyn King of Spiro; three brothers, Clenith and Jerry Boitel, both of Booneville, and Ronald Boitel of Fort Smith; a halfsister, Thelma K. Boitel and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, with a reception following at Unity Assembly of God Church. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews. Ruth PRESSON, 78, of Huntington died Monday, July 9, 2001, in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a retired restaurant owner and operator. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freeman Presson, a son, Wendell and grandson Richard. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Huntington City Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Charles Presson of Mansfield, Robert Presson of Greenwood, Jerry Presson of Huntington and Larry Presson of Fort Smith; four brothers, Bill and James Richmond, both of Huntington, Jack Richmond of Bates and Bob Richmond of Fort Smith; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Josh Falt, Ricky, John and Kenny Richmond, Richard and Rusty Risner. Jack Scott ROSE, age 52, passed from this life Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a former Missouri Synod Lutheran pastor in Union City, Tenn., El Dorado, and Modesto, Calif. He was also an accredited life insurance agent with Northwestern Mutual for over 12 years, and more recently with Guardian Life Insurance Company. He was selected several years as among the top five agents in the country for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. Rose graduated from First Lutheran School on North 12th and D Streets, and was a 1966 graduate of Southside High School. He graduated in 1970 from Drury College in Springfield, Mo. where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He graduated in 1974 from Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Ill. He was the son of Jack and Mildred Alice Rose, nee Rooney, and the grandson of Dr. Willis F. and Ora Scott Rose and of Edward C. and Marguerite Rooney. He is survived by his mother and two children, Megan Elizabeth and Scott Edward Rose, and his sister, Jan Rose Cromwell. Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2001, in First Lutheran Church in Fort Smith with private interment service at Forest Park Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.

Alma JoAnne WINTON, 62, of Shady Point, died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in Poteau. She was born March 15, 1939 at Lynn, Miss. to Linus and Mary Vick Mullen. She was a homemaker an a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; and two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Paul Winton; one daughter, Marcia Brummett and husband Frank of Sperry; three sons, Jerry Doyle Winton and wife Brenda, Joey Paul Winton and wife Crystal, all of Pocola; and James Herbert Winton and wife Lola of Hackett; three sisters, Jannette White of Cleveland, Miss., Peggy Allison of Jackson, and Nancy Henson of Shaw; four brothers, Bud Mullen of Indianola, Fred Mullen, Ricky Mullen and Benny Mullen, all of Shaw; four grandchildren, Riley Brooks, Chazz Brummett, Amanda Winton and Jessie Winton; 10 step grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12 at Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola with the Revs. Paul Walker and Roy Gene Edge officiating. Burial will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be Bill Autry, Tom Harrald, Frank Tibbitts, Bill Turner, Noble Winton and Gaylord Wann. Ethel Ellen THOMAS, 104, of Howe, died Monday, July 9, 2001, in Poteau. She was a longtime resident of the area and a member of the Mt. View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter and two sons, W.G. Thomas and Bill Thomas. Survivors include one daughter, Christine Douglas of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one son, Johnny Thomas of Howe; one sister, Betty Owens of Heavener; one brother, J.B. Vaughn of Heavener; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 13 at First Baptist Church of Heavener. Burial will follow in Mt. View "Glendale" Cemetery in Howe under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Richard Paul BROOKS, 78, of Hodgen, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001. He was born July 2, 1923, in Oklahoma City to Fowler and Hazel Brooks. He was married to Janelle Chatham Nov. 9, 1941; they had two sons and one daughter. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was ordained as a Southern Baptist minister and first served as pastor at McCurtain. He also served as pastor in ten other churches including one as an appointee of the Home Mission Board in Columbus, Ohio. He was involved with short term mission work and/or church planting in California, Oregon, Idaho, Brazil and Mexico. He was the Director of Missions for LeFlore Baptist Association from 1977 to 1989. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet; his parents; first wife Janelle; sister Doris; son Paul; and second wife Barbara. Survivors include his wife Elaine of the home; son James of Poteau; brother Robert of Broken Arrow; grandchildren, Gina Schaffer of Fairfax, Dianna Schaffer of Ralston, James Brooks of Tulsa, Paula Tinker of Fort Worth, Texas and Pamela Yates of Scurry, Texas; and eight great-grandchildren. Services are pending at this time.

Waldo Thomas TROTTER, 92, of Ozark died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in an Ozark nursing home. He was a retired farmer and tool dresser for Stephens Production Co. and was the widower of Hazel B. Trotter. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial at Hixon Cemetery west of Ozark. He is survived by a son, Robert of Ozark; two grandchildren, Scott and Garry Trotter, both of Ozark; and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Scott, Garry, Nick, Chris, Matthew, Thomas and Andrew Trotter. Rozie Cox GIBSON, 83, of Charleston died Friday, July 6, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston with burial at Garden of Memories in Charleston. She is survived by a daughter, June Collins of Caulksville; a sister, Ruth Welch of Tulelake, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Ruth FINE, 89, of Fort Smith died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in a local hospital. She was born in Greenwood on July 25, 1911. She was a member of Spradling Avenue Baptist Church and was the widow of Hugh Fine of Van Buren. She was the last living person of her family clan. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Charles Henson, John Rice, Sr., Al Waldo, Don Tadlock, Danny Stanley and Sean Williams. Marion Paul SPEARS, 84, of Fort Smith died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a retired painter and a member of VFW Post 8845. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by a daughter, Paula Myers of Florida; a sister, Bertha M. Wood of Uniontown; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the funeral home. Bob BEATY, 70, of Roland died Friday, July 6, 2001, in Sallisaw. He was a retired construction worker and a Baptist. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with burial at Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He is survived by his wife, Alta M. Beaty; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Frank Cosner of Roland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde and Loretta Beaty and Wally and Vicki Beaty, all of Roland; a brother and sister-in-law, Art and Mary Beater of Roland; seven grandchildren, Shawna Barnes, Shea Mulanax, Tasha and Nikki Beaty and Kenzie, Lenzie and Jordan Cosner, all of Roland; and one great-grandchild, Kailey Barnes of Roland. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Rogers, Jeff Beaty, Larry Henson, Larry Smith, Mike Conner, Chuck Kolp and Jackie Williams. Herbert Lee “Grandpa Slick” Cox, 78, of Fort Smith died Thursday, July 5, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a retired taxi driver after 40 years of service for Razorback Cab Co....... The body will be cremated. Private family service will be held at a later time under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Lee Cox. He is survived by his loving and devoted grandchildren, Kenny and Beverlie Hixson, Theresa Goodson, Ann Walker, Sissy Perieia and Danny Hixson; a daughter, Judy Beneux Cox; a son, Danny Cox; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Poem for Herbert: We'll always remember how you loved Mrs. Ruth and how you gave us those rides for free! And soon you'll be together again the way it’s supposed to be. We never know when our time is up, what day, what month, what year! The Good Lord sent his driver to say, “Herbert your cab is here!” Written by family friend Michele Davidson.

Jack O. BRILEY, 87, of Spiro, died Sunday, July 8, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was born July 10, 1913 at Clarksville, Texas to John D. and Annie Painter Briley. He was a WWII veteran and served in the Army Air Corps spending most of the war in England with the 487th Bombardment Group. He owned and operated Jack's Cafe and Spiro Food Liner from the early 1950s to 1974 and later established Briley Sales and Service. He was a member of Spiro First Baptist Church VFW Post No. 4884, American Legion and was an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife Erma of the home; four sons, Major Pat Briley and wife Stacy of Little Rock, Ark., Michael Briley and wife Dana of Fort Smith, Colonel (Ret.) Jack Briley of Pinehurst, N.C. and John Etter and wife Janice of Fort Smith; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. John Flanagan officiating. Burial will follow in Spiro City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be Pat Briley, Michael Briley, Jack W. Briley, John Etter, Kendall Beck, Gary Sebo, Jon Blankenship. Charles Morgan DUNCAN Jr., 83, of Tuskahoma, died Thursday, July 5, 2001. He was of Pentecostal faith. He was born Dec. 19, 1917 in Tuskahoma to Charles Sr. and Rosa Lie Brandon Duncan. He was a retired oil field worker and rancher. In his later years he preached the word of God. He was a lifelong resident of the Tuskahoma area. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Esta Lea (Hill) Duncan; two children, Daniel J.C. Duncan and Pamela Faye Harper Duncan; two sisters, Dolly Dorthea Bailey and Clara Belle Whitley; one grandson, David Dewayne Duncan. He is survived by his wife Shirley of the home; one daughter, Janice Tyler and husband of Kiamichi; four sons, Robert, Philip, John and Gary and their wives, all of the Kiamichi area; 23 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren and many friends. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9 at the First Baptist Church of Albion with the Revs. Philip Duncan and Robert Duncan officiating. Burial followed in Old Town Tuskahoma Cemetery under the direction of Clayton Funeral Home of Clayton. Margie Ann FERGUSON, 67, of Poteau, died Monday, July 9, 2001. She was born Aug. 18, 1933 in Many, La. to Sidney O. Hayes and Eula M. Norsworthy Hayes. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Poteau. She had lived in Poteau for 34 years, since April 1966 after moving from Talihina. She was married to Kenneth Ferguson for 50 years. She was self-employed in the pecan business. She was preceded in death by her parents,; and one brother, Woodruff Hayes, all of Many, La. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; one son and daughter-in-law, Stanley J. and Susan K. Ferguson of Norman; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Ann and Marshall Thompson of Fort Smith; one sister-in-law, Effie Hayes of Many; two nieces and one nephew, Evon and Benny Goodman and Shirley and Tommy Joe Cox, all of Many; and Kenneth Wayne Hayes of Leesville, La.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12 in Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Audrey RITTER, 86, of Poteau, died Sunday, July 8, 2001. She was born Oct. 1, 1914 in Gravelly, Ark. to Pink and Alice Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Howe. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and her husband, Raymond Ritter. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Leo and Suzanne Ritter and Gerald and Carolyn Ritter, all of Poteau; two sisters, Martha Keener of Visalia, Calif. and Norene Humphery of Atascadero, Calif.; four grandchildren, Robert, Steve, Michael and Karen; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with the Rev. Junior Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery in Howe under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.