Michael Lee Reed, 49, of Fort Smith, died Thursday, July 5, 2001. He was born Oct. 10, 1951 in Woodland, Calif. to Carl and Jean Reed. He was an expediter and worked for Whirlpool for 29 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his father, on Oct. 9, 2000. He is survived by his wife Janet of the home; one daughter, Christy Reed Ramsey of Poteau; one son, Kevin Reed of Fort Smith; two stepchildren, Renee Broyles of Fort Smith and Chris Broyles of Hackett; his mother of Poteau; two sisters, Mary Mortimer of Oceanside, Calif. and Gayle Furr of Poteau; two brothers, Carl Don Reed of Oklahoma City and David Reed of Tulsa; five grandchildren, Karli Beger, Cassie Beger, Steven Reed, Brookelynn Reed and Isabella Brewer; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10 at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Poteau with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Rachel Oleta NICHOLS, 70, of Poteau, died Thursday, July 5, 2001. She was born Oct. 16, 1930 in Poteau to Ed and Lillian Harrison. She was a homemaker who loved to decorate her house and loved taking care of the flowers in her yard. She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Harrison and her parents. Survivors include her first husband and father of her children, Paul Nichols; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Gwenda Nichols of Tulsa and Larry and Judy Nichols of Cameron; two daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and Bill Harris of Cameron and Shirley and Joe Neff of Poteau; four brothers, Leroy Harrison of Tulsa, Ed Jr. Downey of California, Denver Harrison of Shreveport, La., and Robert Harrison of Louisiana; four sisters, Nancy Green of Virginia, Evelyn Kowalk of Tulsa, Barbara Keith of Wisconsin and Beverly Ann Sousa of California; grandchildren, Frank Nichols Jr., Tony Nichols, Lisa Sawyer, Ronnie Sloan, Jon Sloan, Marie Pitchford, Shawna Martin and Tonya Teeter; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 9 at Evans Chapel of Memories 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. Pallbearers will be Frank Nichols Jr., Tony Nichols, Ronnie Sloan, Jonathan Sloan, Kevin Sawyer and Donnie Martin. Delores Ann DEHART, 55, of Fort Smith, formerly of Heavener, died Thursday, July 5, 2001. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by one son, Kenny Dehart of Unionville, Va.; four sisters, Laura Hill of Waldron, Ark., Bonnie Wilson of Monroe, Sally Taylor of Chester, Sharlene "Sheny" Cleveland of Texas; six brothers, Jerry Cleveland of Elkriver, Minn., Ronnie Cleveland of Hamlake, Denny Cleveland of Coonrapids, Larry Cleveland of Brooklyn Park, Earl Cleveland of Calumet and Randy Goodin of Purdy, Miss.; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.

I am seeking any additional information on this John POOL: 1835 POOL JOHN Phillips County AR 001 Walnut Township Tax List AR 1830-1839 Tax Lists Index ARS3a1469237 1836 POOL JOHN Phillips County AR 001 No Township Listed Tax list AR 1830-1839 Tax Lists Index ARS3a1469239 1836 POOL JOHN Phillips County AR 002 Walnut Township Tax List AR 1830-1839 Tax Lists Index ARS3a1469235 1837 POOL JOHN Phillips County AR 001 Walnut Township Tax List AR 1830-1839 Tax Lists Index ARS3a1469234 1838 POOL JOHN Phillips County AR 001 Walnut Township Tax List AR 1830-1839 Tax Lists Index ARS3a1469236 1839 POOL JOHN Phillips County AR 001 Walnut Township Tax List AR 1830-1839 Tax Lists Index ARS3a1469238 He may be my gggrandfather. I understand it was customary to name the first born son after the father. My great-grandfather was John J. POOL. The 1850 - 1900 census for Polk, Sebastian, and Scott Co., AR indicates he was born in IL. However, the below Civil War data for him and his brother says they were born in Phillips Co., AR. These records are #1026 on Roll #57 (M399): POOL, JOHN J. Pvt Co K, 2d AR Inf, US Enlisted 15 Nov 1863 at Waldron, Scott Co, AR. He was sick at the time of the muster of the company. Mustered into service 26 May 1864 at Little Rock, AR and mustered out 8 Aug 1865 at Clarksville, AR. Age 40, born in Phillips Co, AR. Ht 5' 8", eyes blue, hair lt, complx fair, farmer. There was a stoppage of pay for $6.00 for 1 Springfield Musket & accs which were retained. Daily duty: Company Cook Signed by an X. Record # 1027 on Roll E57 (M399): POOL, OLIVER Pvt Co K, 2d AR Inf, US Enlisted 15 Nov 1863 at Waldron, Scott Co, AR. Mustered into service 14 May 1863 at Little Rock, AR and mustered out 8 Aug 1863 at Clarksville, AR. Signed by and X. Age 22, born in Phillips Co, AR. Ht 5' 10". eyes blue, hair lt complx lt, farmer. Someone suggested I check the 1826 Sheriff's Census and the 1830 Territorial Census (for Phillips Co., AR, I believe). How do I do that? Lawrence D. Pool Tucson, AZ Some of the surnames in my family: POOL - ANTHONY, SELF, STATON, RICHERSON, NORTON, POUND, LINSCOTT LYONS - NICKELL, McCALL, ELY, LITTLE, REID, MATTHEIS COOK - MOUCHET, NEW, TAYLOR, ATKINSON, MUNN NEVILL - WALKER, WALTON, PARKS

The Library has lost some of their volunteers and the time wait could be the norm right now. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Have noticed all of the current obituary information listed, but would appreciate some help on older obituaries. I had written to the Fort Smith Public Library requesting two obituaries and sending my check about 5 weeks ago and have not heard anything yet. Does anyone know if this is normal waiting time? Or would somone else help me get the obituaries of: George Wm. DUNN-b.1849-IL - Died 20 Dec 1924 in Sebastian Co. & buried n Hartford Mem.Park Cem. And his wife: Telitha Whelchel DUNN-b. 1860 in IN, and d. 14 Mar 1937 in Sebastian Co. & bur.Hartford Mem.Park Cem. - Appreciate any help.Thanks, Renee __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

Jackie W. TERRY, 52, of Wister, died Wednesday, July 4, 2001. He was born Sept. 18, 1948 in Spiro to Joe and Hazel Terry. He graduated from Panama High School and went on to Northeastern State University where he received a Bachelors of Science, Masters Degree and Administrative Certificate. He taught and coached at Heavener and was a former superintendent at Fanshawe Elementary School. He served 4 years and 8 months in the U.S. Army. He served as a door gunner at Fort Rucker, Ala., Helicopter School. He was a radar technician for 2 years in the Everglades National Park in Florida at a missile site. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Wister and assisted with Brenda Horne in the 4- and 5-year-old class. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Arthur Terry; and a sister, Maxine Terry. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Betty; two sons and daughters-in-law, Windell and Tracy of Spiro, Josh and Lindsey of Heavener; five brothers, Leon Terry of Valleyford, Wash., Doyle Terry of Panama, Joe Dave Terry, Larkin Terry, and Bill Terry, all of Spiro. He will be missed by his family, his many, many, friends and loved ones. Services are pending for Mr. Terry. Pallbearers are former students and ball players: Jeff Hurst, John Thompson, Cody Terry, Buddy Kelly, Brandon Moody, Dusty Alexander, Shane Putman, and Craig Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be: Heath Ragland, Caleb Baldwin, Clint Baldwin, Ben Baldwin, Brandon Baldwin, J.P. Baldwin, Ross Hash, Randy Frazier, Steve Walden, Ricky Crane, Rocky Crane, Steve Donathan, Eugene Robertson, Robert Branscum, David Terry, Larry Baldwin, John Baldwin, Billy Baldwin, Scottie Shreve, Robert Vanhook, Joe Herbert, and Jim Horne. Grace Anna Lee HOLSTEAD, 63, of Shady Point, died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was born July 4, 1937. She was disabled and a lifelong resident of Shady Point. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church in Poteau. She was preceded in death by her father, Othor Holstead. Survivors include her mother, Ona Holstead of Shady Point; one brother, Louis Holstead of Fort Smith; one nephew, Louis Holstead II of Waurika; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7 at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Poteau with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Point Cemetery under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Grace Holstead SHADY POINT - Grace Anna Lee Holstead, 63, of Shady Point died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was born July 4, 1937, in Aptos, Calif. She was disabled, a lifelong resident of Shady Point and a member of the Calvary Assembly of God in Poteau. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Calvary Assembly of God in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She is survived by her mother, Ona Holstead of Shady Point; a brother, Louis Holstead of Fort Smith; and a nephew, Louis Holstead II of Waurika, Okla. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kay Haden" <khaden@mindspring.com> To: "Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley" <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, July 5, 2001, Thursday > The Holsted Obituary, please. > > Thanks, > Kay Haden > > > At 11:12 AM 7/5/2001 -0500, Carolyn \(Parsons\) Smedley wrote: > > >ALBERTSON, Tara (ALBERTSON); 0; Fort Smith AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; > >2001-7-5; scsps > >CHAPMAN, Eva (BURNS); 94; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-5; scsps > >POWELL, Harold L; 47; Kinta OK>Kinta OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-5; scsps > >REEVES, Alvin Milton; 65; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-5; scsps > >HOLSTEAD, Grace Anna Lee (HOLSTEAD); 63; Aptos CA>Shady Point OK; SW Times > >(AR); 2001-7-5; scsps > >MIDDLETON, Gladys Bell (TILDON); 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-5; > >scsps > > > >Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley > >angelears@alltel.net > >======================== > >Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily > >Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries > >============================================================= > > > >SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, > > Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor > >================================================ > > > > > > > >==== ARSEBAST Mailing List ==== > >http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb > > > >============================== > >Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > >Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >

I am taking a summer sabbatical and will start again on the obits in the last of August. Hope everyone has a good summer. Here are the obituaries for today: DAUGHERTY, Ray; 80; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps MAAS, Robert L; 71; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps TERRY, Jackie W; 52; Spiro OK>Wister OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-6; scsps AHNE, Victor; 55; Scanton AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps REEVES, Alvin Milton; 65; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps SUMNER, Betty (WALLACE); 66; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps FURMAN, Ruby Helen ( ) [GREGORY]; 66; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps COLLINS, Marguerite Elizabeth ( ) [WHITMAN]; 79; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps SHELTON, Talice Youlondia ( ) [KNOWLTON] [LIVINGSTON]; 56; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps PHILLIPS, Tristin Samual; 0; Van Buren AR>Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps McCLURE, Clarence; 85; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps BARNES, Betty Lou (BOKKER); 68; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps GAINES, Vivian Jacquelyn ( ); 70; Manilla AR>Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps McDONALD, Minnie D ( ); 90; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps HUGG, Lillie Mar Lessley (LESSLEY); 95; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-6; scsps ANDERSON, Andrew Dempsey; 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps GODFREY, Joe Jefferson; 79; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps MEREDITH, Della Me (LANGSTON); 69; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps RIDER, Janet (RIDER); 44; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-6; scsps WINTON, Rusty Dale Wilson; 16; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps GRAVES, Walter; 82; Dierks AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps HOLLOWAY, John Calvin; 76; Memphis TN; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-6; scsps CAIN, Lula (SMALL); 80; Muldrow OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-6; scsps HERSHEY, Miles; 89; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-6; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

ALBERTSON, Tara (ALBERTSON); 0; Fort Smith AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-5; scsps CHAPMAN, Eva (BURNS); 94; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-5; scsps POWELL, Harold L; 47; Kinta OK>Kinta OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-5; scsps REEVES, Alvin Milton; 65; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-5; scsps HOLSTEAD, Grace Anna Lee (HOLSTEAD); 63; Aptos CA>Shady Point OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-5; scsps MIDDLETON, Gladys Bell (TILDON); 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-5; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Obituaries for today: BURROWS, Inadell ( ); 78; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-4; scsps KOSIER, Virgil; 78; Dyer AR>Mulberry AR; SW Times; 2001-7-4; scsps COWAN, Doris Jean (BENNETT); 73; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-4; scsps POYNOR, Ruby Opal (FEATHERSTON); 88; Paris AR>Olympia WA; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-4; scsps BRENTICE, Burl; 97; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-4; scsps NEWTON, Earnest; 55; Tuskahoma OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-4; scsps PANNELL, Roy Elmer Sr; 85; MONTANA>Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-7-4; scsps HARMON, Robert W "Bob"; 74; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-4; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Edward Basham CLARKSVILLE - Edward Basham, 91, of Clarksville died Saturday, June 30, in a Clarksville hospital. He was born in October 1909 in Clarksville. He was a retired peach grower and carpenter, a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Clarksville High School and the College of the Ozarks. He was a track star and held several track records in both high school and college. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, where he served in the South Pacific. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville. He is survived by three nephews, Stuart Basham of Piedmont, Okla., and Richard and Carey Basham, both of Houston; three nieces, Suzanne Coots and Elizabeth Gooch, both of Houston, and Sara Miller of Fort Smith; and 10 great nephews and nieces. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1068, Clarksville, AR 72830. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: Hunt4Ances@aol.com To: angelears@alltel.net Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, July 2, 2001, Monday In a message dated 7/2/2001 11:07:50 AM Central Daylight Time, angelears@alltel.net writes: BASHAM, Edward; 91; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-7-2; scsps I would like to see the whole obit for this BASHAM. You are a treasure for doing this service for us. THANKS........... Kathryn

Roland W. WIGHT, 78, of Weatherford, died Friday, June 15, 2001. Mr. Wight was born Nov. 4, 1922 in Marion, Kan. He graduated from Marion High School and Kansas State University. He married Billie Stroud in 1947. He was an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering, served in World War II and the Korean War. He was also Post Engineer at Fort Wolters, a 23 year employee of Jordan Construction Company and a member of the First Baptist Church of Weatherford. He was preceded in death by his wife, "Bill" in 1997. He is survived by one son, Tracy Wight; and one sister, Jo Ann Meyer. Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 at First Baptist Church of Weatherford. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of White's Funeral Home of Weatherford. Ora Harris BELL, 86, of Fort Smith, died Saturday, June 30, 2001. She was a retired bookkeeper for Ward Ice Industries. She was a Baptist and member of the Pacesetters Club of First United Methodist Church, a member of the Women's Bowling Association. She was a graduate of Poteau High School. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Mike and Cathy Bell of Fort Smith. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 3 at Bell Cemetery in Washburn, Ark. under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to: Pacesetters, c/o First United Methodist Church, 200 N. 15th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. Joe Bob MANNING, 74, of Fort Smith, died Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Van Buren. He was born March 28, 1927 at Krebs to Frank and Pearl Virginia Norton Manning. He was a WWII veteran in the U.S. Navy and a retired mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Debra Diane; one sister; and four brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Manning of Fort Smith and Regina Rainwater of Lafayette, La.; three sons, Ronald Bradstreet of Hoover, Ala., Billy Don Manning of Northeast, Md., and Brian Morris Manning of Spiro; one sister, Mary Belle Cox and husband Bennie of Spiro; two brothers, Pat Manning of Oolagah and Bill Manning of Spiro; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 5 at the Mallory Chapel with the Rev. James Dill officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be Michael Varnado, Austin Myrck, Shawn Jones, Adam Baldwin, Bobby Manning, Tommy Manning, Sherman Cox, Tyrone Thompson. Hosey Lewis GRAY, 64, of Poteau, died Sunday, July 1, 2001. He was born Sept. 20, 1936 in Poteau to Lavada Clark Roose and Leonard S. Gray. He was a Poteau City Councilman in Ward 2 for 18 years, a member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge No. 46, a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Poteau, the manager of the Salvation Army Food Pantry, a retired salesman for Turman Pierce Tire Company, basketball referee for 12 years for LeFlore County Schools retiring in 1973, and a member of the reserves. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his devoted companion, Sou Morse of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Terry L. and Mary Gray and Gary G. and Suzanne Gray, all of Poteau; grandchildren, Christo-pher G. Gray and Kara S. Gray, both of Poteau; one sister and brother-in-law, Emma Lee and Bob Johnson of Poteau; two brothers, Carl E. Gray and Earl G. Gray, both of Poteau; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 5 at Trinity Baptist Church in Poteau with the Revs. Leroy Billy and Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Pallbearers will be James Hamilton, Bill C. Pierce, Jim Holstead, Sherman Floyd, Freddie Richie and Phillip Zearley. Stanley CHRISTIAN, 44, of Pocola, died Sunday, July 1, 2001. He was born Oct. 20, 1956 at Arcadia, Fla. to Arie and Frances Freeman Christian. He was a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Randy and David. Survivors include his wife Joyce of the home; one son, Jessie Ray Robbins of the home; three sisters, Janice Brown and husband Ronnie of Gadsden, Ala., Anita Thompson and husband Gerald of Arcadia, Fla. and Lori Jones and husband Bill of Gadsden; one brother, Paul Christian and wife Brenda of Gadsden; his mother, Frances Christian of Arcadia. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 5 at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God with the Revs. Robert Smith and Michael Caraway officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be Bill Jones, Clay Haisten, Mike Day, Frankie Brown, Don Brown, Charles Brown, Bill Wann and Julius Freeman.

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Obituaries for today, July 3, 2001, Tuesday: DEUSTER, Frank A; 92; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-3; scsps BLYTHE, Ruby "Nanny" ( ); 91; Mansfield AR>Euless TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-3; scsps ODOM, Thelma Teeter (TEETER); 93; Heavener OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-3; scsps GRAY, Hosey Lewis; 64; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-3; scsps MANNING, Joe Bob; 74; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-3; scsps HAYS, Wes; 24; Fort Smith AR>Denton TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-3; scsps ARMSTRONG, Margaret Louise "Lou" ( ); 78; Depew OK>Tahlequah OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-3; scsps CHRISTIAN, Stanley; 44; Pocola OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-3; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Good Morning Everyone: The following are the obituaries for today from Times Record in Fort Smith, Ar. BACHEMIN, Jewell P ( ); 70; Rogers AR; SW Times; 2001-7-2; scsps BASHAM, Edward; 91; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-7-2; scsps DAVIS, Henry Wilson; 70; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-7-2; scsps DAVIS, Venita Margaret ( ); 78; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-2; scsps HOBBS, Cecil Sr; 74; Muldrow OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-2; scsps HOLDER, Donna Mae ( ); 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-7-2; scsps NEWHART, Lindel; 84; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-7-2; scsps ORR, Lt Cmdr Leroy Jack; 73; Russellville AR; SW Times; 2001-7-2; scsps ROWE, Lorene ( ); 72; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-7-2; scsps SIZEMORE, Rickey Lee; 45; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-7-2; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Robert Fields HODGEN - Robert Fields, 93, of Hodgen died Friday, June 22, 2001, in Talihina. He was born March 5, 1908, in Rocky. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a cattle farmer and a member of Baptist Church in Muse. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today in Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with burial at Rocky Cemetery. He is survived by a sister, Nora Despileger of San Diego; a brother, B.E. Fields of Fort Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Bob Fields, Kenny Miller, Jock Owen, Mike Baron, David and Harlow Redding. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Ida Freeman Ida Bell Freeman, 73, of Van Buren died Thursday, June 21, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a member of New Life Pentecostal Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; four daughters, Linda Curk of Van Buren, Joyce Calicott of Fort Smith, Mary Jean Crocker of California and Barbara Silman of South Carolina; two sons, Tommy and Darrell Freeman, both of Van Buren; three sisters, Olive Coverson of Van Buren, Billie Bullock of Alma and Betty Pinkston of Spiro; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

HOT SPRINGS - Jack Stout, 72, of Hot Springs died Thursday, June 21, 2001, in Hot Springs. He began his career as a reporter at the Fort Smith Southwest American-Times Record in Fort Smith after completing his journalism studies at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. He soon became sports editor, an award-winning position he held for many years. He was reporter for the Mercury News at Orville, Calif., The Evening Times at West Memphis, The Brinkley Argus and with the help of his wife, Pat, edited and published the Bald Knob Banner. He was also a political speech writer. A memorial service was held Sunday at the Family Park in Hot Springs. He is survived by his wife, Pat; two daughters, Deborah Bomer and Jacqueline Stout, both of Hot Springs; a son, James Michael Stout of Arizona; three sisters, Annie Edwards of Fort Smith, Dorothy Busselle of Little Rock and Joy Goodwin of Oklahoma; a brother, Billy Stout of Van Buren; and six grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Hello, These are the obituaries for today: JOHNSON, Rebecca Sue (TALLEY); 43; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-29; scsps WILSON, Lois (FIELDS); 77; Kansas City MO; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-29; scsps WOLFE, Rebecca Pearl (WILSEY); 62; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-29; scsps GARLAND, Dorothy ( ); 80; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-6-29; scsps RANDALL, Bill; 77; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-6-29; scsps VANZANT, Louise M (BLEVINS); 80; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-29; scsps UNDERWOOD, Josephine Bruton ( ); ; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-29; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Charlie, the following the complete obit of Philips: Patsy Ann Phillips, 62 of Fort Smith died Monday, June 25, 2001 in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and hand trimmer with 30 years service for Southwest Die Casting. She was a member of Celebration Jubilee Chruch. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Edward Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Hackett. She is survived by a son, Chris Phillips of Fort Smith three sisters, Judy Phillips of Fort Smith, Linda Hale of Blue Mountain and Karen Ashley of Charleston; a brother John Gamble of Hackett, and three grandchildren, Chad, Chelsey and Shase Phillips. Pall bearers will be Jeff Bean, Kyle Hamby, Bryan Gamble, Greg Proctor, Shannon Watts and Gary Fulgham. Memorial contributions may be made to Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3325 South M St., Fort Smith, Ar. or American Diabetes Association, 11500 N. Rodney Parham Executive Blvd, Suite 19 & 20, Little Rock, Ar. 72212 Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: CCCharlie1@aol.com To: angelears@alltel.net Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 12:27 AM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, June 27, 2001, Wednesday In a message dated 6/27/2001 11:07:58 AM Central Daylight Time, angelears@alltel.net writes: PHILLIPS, Patsy Ann (GAMBLE); 62; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps more, please. Charlie Charlie Ward For exciting and uniquely beautiful garden decor and more, visit my website at www.yarditems.com Help the hungry, poor and sick - for free! http://FreeDonation.com

Good Morning...the following obits were posted in the Times Record today: JACKSON, Frank; 61; Heavener OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-28; scsps GLASS, Nada "Oleta" (MARTIN); 77; Booneville AR>Wheeler Community AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps NEWLIN, ,mildred Rudell (MESSICK); 77; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps TAYLOR, Billy Jack; 0; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps MOORE, Fieda M (WHEELER); 79; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps O'DELL, Annie Lou (GUNDY); 66; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-28; scsps MEDLOCK, Johnny Ray; 61; Hanover PA; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-28; scsps BROWN, Donald Ray; 63; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28;scsps OGLESBY, Betty Janes ( ); 74; El Dorado AR>Ink AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps SMITH, Helen Louise (MARSTON); 72; Conway AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps BRITTON, Mildred (SIMPSON); 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps JOHNSON, Rev Raymond; 74; Lavaca AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps HENNESSY, Emmie M ( ); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps WILSON, Dr William Mckesson; 90; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-28; scsps HARDIN, Marvin Edgar; 61; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-28; scsps GILLEN, Richard Gary; 65; Mohave Valley AZ; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-28; scsps LONG, Iva Violet ( ); 91; Centralia KS; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-28; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================