Carolyn, May I have the full obit for Bill Weir of Fort Smith,AR on 6/11/01 Thank you, alice thacker

I will try this again, and hope that I do a better job this time. J Searching for any information regarding Lovic Pearce Lassiter or family members. He lived and worked for many years in Fort Smith, driving a delivery truck. His wife was Leola (Reed) Lassiter. His daughter was Virgie, who married Easterbrook, then remarried later to unknown. His sons were Clemmen, Cecil, and Theldred Otto. Theldred was my grandfather. He married Pearl Springer and they lived in Hollywood California during part of the depression. They divorced around 1942. Lovic Pearce Lassiter b. August 27, 1890 Logan Co. AR Married: Leola Reed Date of death: June 18, 1942 Barber AR Buried: Antioch Cemetery, Logan Co. AR Alicia --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Personal Address - Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail.

The following obituaries were in the Times Record in Fort Smith, Ar. today: THOMPSON, Joshua James; 20; Magazine AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps McGUIRE, Pauline (HURST); 68; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-12; scsps BERRY, Derema L (LAYMAN); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps BARTLETT, Bridgett Portia (BARTLETT); 0; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps ADAMS, Essie P ( ); 84; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps WARD, Norman E; 91; Russellville AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps HIBLER, Ellsworth "E P"; 84; Fort Worth TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-12; scsps WOODARD, Rozella (CHAVERS); 77; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps REUTERSKIOLD, Marleen Ann (PARTART); 52; Grandbury TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-12; scsps RUSSELL, Charlene (CALLOWAY); 74; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-12; scsps PEARCE, Verba Jo ( ); 78; Pea Ridge AR>Rogers AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps HADLEY, Allen James Sr; 81; Lavaca AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps AINSWORTH, James Charles Sr; 72; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps GOODSON, David "Andy"; 77; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-12; scsps WATSON, John Dennis; 43; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-12; scsps JACKOBS, Ardath Price ( ); 92; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

Could someone tell me again how to get an old copy of THE KEY? Kathy

The obituaries had the wrong date. Today's were dated June 12, 2001. It should be June 11, 2001. Sorry, Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

The following obituaries were in the Times Record today: WALKER, Emma ( ); 91; Witteville OK>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps RUSSELL, Charlene (CALLOWAY); 74; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-12; scsps WALTERS, Yolanda "Joe" ( ); 70; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps TURNER, Edith Irene (GUNTER) [GRYDER]; 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps BUSH, Luther T; 72; Muldrow OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-12; scsps CARSON, Rober Wayne; 54; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-12; scsps ROBERTS, Curtis Bill; 79; Akins Community OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-12; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

The following website has known and unknown photos with other materials to view. www.ancientfaces.com. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

Searching for any information regarding Lovic Pearce Lassiter or family members. He lived and worked for many years in Fort Smith, driving a delivery truck. His wife was Leola (Reed) Lassiter. Children were Virgie, who married Easterbrook, then remarried later to unknown, Clemmon, Cecil, and Theldred Otto. Theldred was my grandfather. He married Pear Springer and they lived in Hollywood California during part of the depression. They divorced around 1942. Alicia --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Personal Address - Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail.

The following obits appeared in the Times Record today: BROGAN, Rev Neal Edward; 67; Fort Smith AR>Henryetta OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-11; scsps BUSH, Luther I; 72; Muldrow OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-11; scsps CLOUGH, Harold; 74; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-11; scsps ETTER, Virinia M (MAUPIN); 83; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-11; scsps FLEMING, Carlos Creary Jr; 64; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-11; scsps GAMMILL, Vincent Sr; 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-11; scsps LONG, Mildred Raye ( ); 61; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-11; scsps ROBERTS, Curtis Bill; 79; Akins OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-11; scsps ROCKWELL, Louise Vaughn ( ); 92; Bates AR>Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-6-11; scsps RUST, Dale Edward; 60; Stilwell OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-11; scsps TANKERSLEY, Winifred Louise ( ); 73; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-11; scsps WEIR, Billy Ray; 62; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-11; scsps WIGINTON, James Bryce; 76; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-11; scsps WILLIAMS, Rev Billy D; 58; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-6-11; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

Winifred Louise "Bunch" Tankersley, 73, of Pocola, died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and attended Pocola Christian Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Billie Wayne Tankersley Jr. Survivors include her husband Billie Wayne Tankersley of the home; one daughter, Judith Peters; one son, Michael Tankersley, both of Pocola; one sister, Thelma Zielinski of Detroit, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 11 at Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Viewing will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 10 at the funeral home (state room).

Would like to hear from anyone in Sebastian County from my MAYS, STURGEON, FISH, PRUETT, SEAY, BRAND, VIRE/VIRES lines. E-mail me direct at SnowJohns@AOL.COM..... My Mays line is from my mother Opal G. MAYS b 1920 Sebastian Co AR m Arvil Nay BRAND b 1918 Perryville AR; d/o Monroe Mays b 1886 Newton Co AR m Minnie Jane STURGEON b 1896 Yell Co AR; s/o Andrew Jackson Mays b 1859 Breathitt Co KY m Celia VIRE b 1861 Breathitt Co KY; s/o Thomas MAYS B 1807 NC m Nancy BECKNELL B 1812 NC; s/o David Mays b 1760 VA. Related lines I also am interested in are FISH (Emma Louise Fish who married (1) James PRUETT AND (2) George Washington STURGEON). Children of Emma and James Pruett were William Frank b 1883; Laura b 1885; and Ethel b 1889. Children of Emma and George were Minnie Jane STURGEON and George Washington Sturgeon Jr. b 1898. Any help GREATLY appreciated.

Am looking for place of burial of: John Dunn, b. 9 Jun 1812-Lower Canada- died 15 Jan 1892- where? Was it Sebastian Co. where his son, George Wm. Dunn lived? John's wife was Jane Ann Mason Dunn, b. 9 Nov 1813 in Ohio. She died 27 Feb 1871 - Was it Sebastian Co.? Appreciate any help. Thanks, Renee __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

The following is complete obit: Eugene Allen SALEM, Ore. - Eugene Douglas Allen, 71, of Salem, Ore., died Monday, June 4, 2001, in Salem, Ore. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by a son, Bobby Lee Allen of Mulberry; and two sisters-in-law, Corrine Allen of Van Buren and Velma Allen of Buxton, Ore. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

SADLER, Charles "Jeep"; 65; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-9; scsps LaRUE, Sean Star; 16; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-9; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

Good Morning, The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: KINCANNON, THELMA L ( ); 89; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-8; scsps SORENSEN, DOROTHY A ( ); 95; St. Joseph MO; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-8; scsps GRIFFITH, Austin; 0; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-6-8; scsps ADAMS, Wanda Sue (MORGAN); 49; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-8; scsps TOUCHSTONE, Dorothy (ROWELL); 71; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-8; scsps WHITE, Edna B ( ); 68; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-8; scsps BURT, Teresa Lynn ( ); 16; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-8; scsps BONNER, Dallas Mae (NABOURS); 59; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-6-8; scsps ALLEN, Eugene Doulas; 71; Salem OR; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-8; scsps JOPLIN, Louis Thomas; 88; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-6-8; scsps SANGSTER, Edna Marie "Isam" ( ); 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-6-8; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

http://www.boonevilledemocrat.com/obits.html The site above is updated once per week on the deaths in the Booneville, Ar. area. The information below is the data regarding information at the Fort Smith Public Library at 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Ar. 72901....Phone # 501-783-0229..... So many of you have written me trying to find information on genealogy in this area...you might want to print this off, and keep it for future reference. STATEMENT OF FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY. Research by Correspondence Policy We will be happy to fulfill your research requests. We charge $10.00 per hour with a $10.00 minimum payment. Payment must be received in advance. When requesting research, follow the guidelines listed below to expedite your request. Also, please feel free to call if you have any questions: we can be reached at (501) 783 - 0229. * Be as specific as possible in your requests, and please do not ask for more than one or two things at a time. We have neither the staff nor the time to do a "general" search. Many records are not indexed, but are in chronological order. * Send a legal size, self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request. * Research must be done in between daily duties and helping "in house" patrons. There is always a backlog, and sometimes a considerable wait for your information. Please be patient! Special Collections The Special Collections available in the Genealogy Department include: * Cemetery records: We have cemetery records for all cemeteries in Fort Smith and Sebastian County. Holdings also include cemetery records from many other counties in Arkansas. Please contact us if you would like to know whether we hold records for a particular cemetery that you are interested in. * Fort Smith Birth and Death Records: births and deaths occurring in Fort Smith from 1881 through 1965. Microfilm and original records. Ask librarian for assistance. * Funeral home records: * Agent, Sallisaw, Oklahoma 1938-1985 * Bell-O'Donohoe/Fentress-Hunt, Fort Smith 1911-1915 * Birnie Funeral Home, Fort Smith Jan.14 1882 - Sept. 14, 1904 * Edwards Funeral Home, Fort Smith 1933 - 1979 * Fentress Funeral Home, Fort Smith Sept. 10, 1909 - Jan. 4, 1979 * Ocker Funeral Home, Crawford County 1918 - 1971 * Our Funeral Home, Fort Smith 1958 - 1980 * Putman Funeral Home, Fort Smith 1901-1977 * Rowell-Parrish Funeral Home, Fort Smith 1967 - 1982 * Indexes: * Arkansas State Death Index 1914 - 1948 * Sebastian County Marriage Index 1865-1999 * Federal Court-Western District of Arkansas 1851-1897 (Judge Parker): Victim Index, Marshal Index, Crime Statistics * Fort Smith City Directories 1881 - Current *Federal Census: Our holdings include the complete Arkansas Federal Census and Soundex and the complete Oklahoma Federal Census and Soundex on microfilm. We also have the 1900 Census and Soundex for Indian Territory. Census holdings for other states vary. *Microfilm Highlights: * Fort Smith newspapers are available on microfilm, dating back to pre-Civil War times. The Fort Smith newspaper has not been indexed. * County microfilms are available for Sebastian County, Fort Smith and Greenwood courthouses; Franklin County; and some for Adair County, Oklahoma. * General Index to Compiled Service Records, Revolutionary War * Dawes Commission Census Cards-Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole *Family Files: Many local and Arkansas families are available. Research done by patrons and staff members. *Marshals Files: Local project to identify and gather genealogical information on U.S. and Deputy U.S. Marshals who served the Western District of Arkansas. *Highlights of the DAR Collection: * DAR Lineage Books, volumes 1 through 166 (1890 - 1921) * DAR Magazine, volumes 42 through 127 (1913-1993), plus unbound copies through the current date *Highlights of the Civil War Collection: * Army Official Records (incomplete) * Confederate Veteran Magazine * Roster of Confederate Soldiers 1861 - 1865 (incomplete - we receive one volume per month until complete) * Arkansas Confederate and Union rosters * Arkansas Confederate and Union pension indexes * Arkansas Union Regiment Series Arkansas Genealogical Resources We have genealogy and history books for most counties in Arkansas. General Arkansas books include bound volumes of Arkansas Historical Quarterly and Arkansas Family Historian. Other books include Goodspeed's Histories, Herndon's Centennial History of Arkansas, and Hempstead's History of Arkansas. For Oklahoma and Indian territory, we have the Dawes Roll for the Five Civilized Tribes and the Enrollment (Census) Cards on microfilm. Bound volumes of The Chronicles of Oklahoma are also available. Our holdings for other states include a selection of genealogy and history books on most other states, with emphasis on the Southern and migration states. Arkansas Collection Highlights The Arkansas Collection includes City of Fort Smith information, and books on topics including Arkansas history, Judge Parker and law enforcement, Indians, biographies of Arkansans, information about Arkansas plants, fish and wildlife, and Arkansas folklore. High school and college annuals and yearbooks are also available. Computer Resources We maintain the Church of the Latter Day Saints FamilySearch CD-ROM collection. These include Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index, the Social Security Death Index, and the Family History Library Catalog. We also hold a collection of Family Treemaker CD-ROMs that include census indexes, marriage records, land records, full-text genealogical books, and a national phone directory. In addition we have the complete index to the Dawes Commission Rolls on CD-ROM as well as a subscription to some on-line databases, including ancestry.com You can also take a look at the Genealogy Internet Resources <irgen.html> that we've compiled for you, as a starting point for doing genealogical research on the Internet. This Page Last updated: 4 April 2001 Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

I am trying to find the obit for my Uncle who died on 9 OCT 2000 in Sebastain, AR his name Ernest Edwin Whorton. NetZero Platinum No Banner Ads and Unlimited Access Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! http://www.netzero.net

Complete obituary for Keeton: Charles Keeton NEW BLAINE - Charles Ray Keeton, 64, of New Blaine died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in his home. He was a retired machinist for Ameron Steel and International Wire Products. The body was cremated under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Marie; three sons, Danny Charles Keeton of Yuba City, Calif., Ronald Ray Keeton and Gerald Finis Keeton, both of Perryville, Mo.; two brothers, John “Dub” Keeton of Branch and Ralph Don Keeton of Paris; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to MDA of Western Arkansas. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

The complete obituary for Huddleston: ANNA HUDDLESTON Anna Lee Huddleston, 80, of Fort Smith died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gregory Cemetery in Alma under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by four daughters, Mary Coble of Greensboro, N.C., Barbara Spain and Trudy Bullington, both of Fort Smith, and Marilyn Walker of Charleston, S.C.; five sons, Bobby Huddleston of Mansfield, Billy, Gene, James and Earl Huddleston, all of Fort Smith; three sisters, Emma Lou Harris of Fort Smith, Emily Waltermire of Sallisaw and Veda Brunk of Redford, Mo.; a brother, Jerry Don Gregory of Muldrow; and 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================

Good Morning, The following obits appeared in the Times Record, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: DICKERSON, Billy Charles "Bill"; 70; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-6-7; scsps ALBERTSON, James L; 64; Moffett OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-7; scsps SCOLES, Charley Ben; 78; Centerville AR; SW Times; 2001-6-7; scsps SCOGGINS, Katherine Grace (SCOGGINS); 0; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-6-7; scsps BROWN, Alta Nadine (NIBLETT); 61; Cameron AR; SW Times; 2001-6-7; scsps KEETON, Charles Ray ; 64; New Blaine, AR; SW Times; 2001-6-7; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ============================ Surnames: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== Volunteer for Obituary Daily Times, Sebastian County Line of Rootsweb ========================================