Good Morning, The following obits appeared in the Times Record today: SPEERS, Ruth C (HOWAY); 73; Sand Springs AR; SW Times; 2001-5-24; scsps GAYHART, Erma ( ) [PIERCE]; 88; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-5-24; scsps KINSER, Leroy; 88; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-5-24; scsps WILLIAMS, Blanche M; 72; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-24; scsps WARREN, Michael L; 50; Ozone AR; SW Times; 2001-5-24; scsps TOLBERT, Garland Eugene; 72; Clayton OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-24; scsps BROWN, Arthur Eudell; 65; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-24; scsps SIXKILLER, Joe B; 51; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-24; scsps O'BAR, Leta Pearl ( ); 85; Charleston AR; SW Times; 2001-5-24; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ========================================= Surnames: Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Goodnight, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor

This is late, but better late than never: The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: REEVES, James Lee "Jim"; 50; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-23; scsps DEUESTER, Rachel (ALVAREZ); 70; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-23; scsps MANOR, Marguerite (MANOR); 90; Cove AR>North Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-5-23; scsps RICE, Chloe Evelyn ( ); 84; Danville AR; SW Times; 2001-5-23; scsps HALLUM, Ronnie; 49; Memphis TN; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-23; scsps RICHARDSON, Kendrick; 95; Greenwood AR>Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-5-23; scsps TRAW, John "Joe"; 84; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-23; scsps SPEERS, Ruth C (HOWAY); 73; Sand Springs AR; SW Times; 2001-5-23; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ========================================= Surnames: Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Goodnight, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor

Dear List........to whom does one write for a copy of a CSA pension application that was granted in Sebastian County in the early 1900's? Thanks, Sharyn

The following is the article from Times Record: BURIED HISTORY TO COME ALIVE "Tales of the Crypt" slated for Monday at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ar. Buried history will become living history at the fourth annual "Tales of the Crypt", slated from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Monday at Oak Cemetery, situated between Greenwood Road and South 31st Street along Dodson Avenue in Fort Smith. During the one-hour guided tours, sponsored by the Oak Cemetery Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department, attendees will see and hear the stories of 10 of the people buried in the historic cemetery as portrayed by a cast of actors. Paula Sharum, who has portrayed characters at past events, has scripted, cast and directed the vignettes for this year's event. The life and times of a murdered Chinese laundryman, and a pioneer woman, the first female deputy U.S. Marshal who rode for Judge Isaac C. Parker and a German Immigrant and Confederate businessman are among the stories to be told. "This is an educational event for all age groups", and Church Riney, Parks and Recreation president who provided the historical research for the stories. "Each (tale) contributes to the educational and historical significance of Oak Cemetery". Those attending this free walking tour are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes to the event, which will be held rain or shine, Raney said. Parking is available at Ballman, Creekmore Park and at areas along South 31st Street; shuttles will be running between the parking areas and the event, which will start at domain gate on Greenwood Road and will exit at the Dodson Avenue. For additional information, call 784-1000 Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ========================================= Surnames: Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Goodnight, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor

Melissa Sicard[NL]Melissa "Missy" Smith Sicard, 51, of Fort Smith died Friday, May 18, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the board for Fort Smith Public School Endowment Trust, Old Fort Museum, Community Clearinghouse, a graduate of Leadership Fort Smith and the University of Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in education and a member of P.E.O. Chapter A.S.[NL]Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church with a private family committal at Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.[NL]She is survived by her husband, Samuel; a daughter, Melissa Caroline Sicard of the home; a son, Samuel T. Sicard of Fort Smith; her father, Ralph "Buddy" Smith of Fort Smith; a brother, Timothy Ross Smith of Fort Smith; and two nephews.[NL]Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Emergency Shelter, 3015 S. 14th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club, 4905 North O St., Fort Smith, AR 72904 or In His Name, 120 Belle Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72903.[NL][NL]Pearl Harger[NL]OZARK - Pearl M. Harger, 94, of Ozark died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in Ozark. She was born May 11, 1907, in Denning. She was a homemaker and a member of Eagle Auxiliary No. 1484 in Tulare, Calif., and a Methodist.[NL]Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial at Houston Cemetery in Alix.[NL]She is survived by several nieces and nephews from California and Kansas.[NL]Pallbearers will be Hubert West, Jack and Luke Ross, Jerry Gordon Mayner, Johnny Baker and Bill Young.[NL]The body may be viewed beginning today at the funeral home.[NL]The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.[NL][NL]M.W. Howell[NL]MULDROW - M.W. "Mr. Mace" Howell, 94, of Muldrow died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in a local nursing home. He was a retired farmer and cattleman and attended Roland Hills Baptist Church.[NL]Burial was at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.[NL]He is survived by a daughter, Margie Lee Frazier of Muldrow; three brothers, Lowell, Chet and Howard, all of Kansas; one grandchild, Lynda Wilfong of Muldrow and two great-grandchildren, Misty Casher and Jeremy Wilfong, both of Muldrow and two great-great-grandchildren. [PARA]Ruth Van Buskirk[NL]SALLISAW - Ruth Van Buskirk, 87, of Sallisaw died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Sallisaw. She was a accounts receivable clerk and a Free Methodist.[NL]Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Northview Cemetery north of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.[NL]She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Asbill of Sallisaw; a son, David Bruce of Indianapolis; a brother, John David White of Jamestown, Calif.; five grandchildren, Chris Corn of Sallisaw, Josh Bruce of Indianapolis, Jennie Smurthwaite of Decatur, Texas, Amy Hatcher of Muskogee, Okla., and Shannon Gindlesburger of Gibsonville, N.C., and 13 great-grandchildren.[NL]The body may be viewed 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.[NL][NL]Amy Brown[NL]SPIRO - Amy Ashing Brown, 88, of Spiro died Monday, May 21, 2001, in Spiro. She attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Arkoma and was the widow of Orville Denton Plummer Sr. and Willard Ashing.[NL]Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Pentecostal Church of God in Arkoma with burial at Spiro City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro.[NL]She is survived by three daughters, Martha Brower of Indiana, Mary Allen of Pocola and Dianna Self of Spiro; five sons, Jerry, Jackie, Russell, Bobby and Orville Jr. Plummer, all of Spiro; a sister, Lucille Majors of Indiana; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.[NL]Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The body may be viewed at the funeral home.[NL][NL]Lloyd Melton[NL]SALLISAW - Lloyd L. Melton, 84, of Sallisaw died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in his home. He was a veteran of World War II serving in England, France, Germany and the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium and a retired school teacher having taught for 21 years in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He was a member of Eastside Church of Christ in Sallisaw.[NL]Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Akins Cemetery near Sallisaw.[NL]He is survived by his wife, Doris Jo; a stepdaughter, Janet Rowland of Muldrow; two sisters, Othel Sherwood of Sallisaw and Anna Lee Kuhn of Fullerton, Calif.; four grandchildren, Kari Bales of Fayetteville, Kelly and Jason Rowland, both of Muldrow and Robyn Coughran of Roland, and two great-grandchildren.[NL]Pallbearers will be Gregg and Phillip Price, Kevin Benge, Steve Kelly, Randy and Todd Dickerson, Will Davis and Eric Talbott.[NL]The body may be viewed 9 a.m. to noon today at the funeral home.[NL]Honorary pallbearers will be former students.[PARA]Josephine Shoemaker[NL]SALLISAW - Josephine Foster Brooks Shoemaker, 93, of Sallisaw died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith. She was the widow of Orval Robert "Chock" Shoemaker.[NL]Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw.[NL]She is survived by three daughters, Lavona Shoemaker and Robbie Farrell, both of Sallisaw, and Eula Lee Clayton of Jamestown, La.; four grandchildren, Daniel Farrell of Forest Hill, La., David Farrell of Gans, Ronda LeBouf of Jackson, Miss., and Bert Clayton of Charleston, S.C.; and eight great-grandchildren.[NL][NL]Dave Whitekiller[NL]SALLISAW - Dave White-killer, 68, of Sallisaw died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in Sallisaw. He attended Lost City School, Seneca Indian School and Sequoyah High School, Bacone Indian College on a football scholarship, and Jacksonville University in Florida and Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He was a former businessman with Sequoyah Electronics in Jay, the North American Management Company in Kansas City, Mo., the Naval Air Facility in Jacksonville, Fla. and a U.S. Postal service employee and a member of United Keetoowah Band. He was a former member of Cherokee Nation Tribal Council, the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International Lions Club, Board of Realtors, Advisory Council to Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. He was of the Traditional Cherokee faith.[NL]Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Redbird Smith Stomp Grounds north of Vian. The body will be cremated under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.[NL]He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Lou; three daughters, Susan, Nancy and Dana; two stepdaughters, Lou Ann Gladd of Sallisaw and Dr. Robin Whitekiller of Atlanta; a son, Chris; two stepsons, Tommy Monroe of Tahlequah and Dr. Randy Whitekiller of Tulsa; three sisters, Ruth Marie Adams of Yakima, Wash., Pauline Gourd of Hulbert, Okla., and Amy Mathis of Thoreau, N.M.; two brothers, Walter and D.B. Whitekiller, both of Tahlequah; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.[NL]Pallbearer will be Keetoowah Lighthorse.[NL]The body may be viewed 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Wake will begin at 6 p.m. today at Redbird Smith Stomp Grounds.[PARA]LaDell Willhite[NL]LaDell O. Willhite, 79, of Fort Smith died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Furr's Cafeteria and a member of Evangel Temple Assembly of God.[NL]Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith.[NL]She is survived by two daughters, Brenda K. Rich of Fort Smith and Connie J. Fesler of Mount Vernon, Ohio; a son, Billy T. Hixson of Pryor, Okla.; a sister, Corine Nixon of Tulsa; three brothers, James R. Hixson of Sand Springs, Okla., Roy Hixson of Ozark and Ronnie Hixson of Tulsa; five stepbrothers and sisters; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.[NL]Pallbearers will be Todd Fesler, Bryan and Kent Hixson, Josh and Caleb Rich and Randy Robbins.[NL]The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.[NL]Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1274, Fort Smith, AR 72902, or Arkansas Lung Association, 211 Natural Resources, Little Rock, AR 72205.[PARA]Asa Douglas[NL]BETHANY, Okla. - Asa C. Douglas, of Bethany, Okla., died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Bethany. He was a member of American Advertising Federation, the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce and the Scottish Club of Fort Smith. Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.[NL]He is survived by two sons, Asa B. Douglas of Bethany, Okla., and Sheridan "Shea" Douglas of Fort Smith; and three grandchildren, Kelli, Samantha and Emilie Douglas, all of Fort Smith.[NL][NL]Eddie Shelton[NL]SALLISAW - Eddie M. Shelton, 62, of Sallisaw died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in Sallisaw. He was a self-employed logger and a Baptist.[NL]Graveside service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.[NL]He is survived by his wife, Wanda; two daughters, Janet Shelton of Fort Smith and Collyn Clawson of Oilton, Okla.; five stepdaughters, Linda Allen, Mary Risinger and Brenda Rolston, all of Sallisaw, Nancy Shine of Florida and Caria Anderson of Wisconsin; a son, Mike Shelton of Fort Smith; eight grandchildren and 13 stepgrandchildren and several stepgreat-grandchildren.[NL]The body may be viewed 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ========================================= Surnames: Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Goodnight, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor

Thanks so much for your reply! Some descendants of ancestors born abt 1875 have listed Indian Territory on the birth record of a death certificate for their parents. Made me curious to know if the family went to OK for a time and returned to Greenwood. I read about a great flood that changed the course of the river. People used to be able to "ferry to Indian Territory until the flood changed the course of the river." I did not write down the year of the flood. Nor did I write down the previous course of the river. Thanks for letting me know about Center township. CF ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Dill" <johndill@ipa.net> To: "Cynthia Forde" <cynthia.forde@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Questions re: Greenwood > Here's my attempt at answers. > > 1. IT - factually the Greenwood (Seb. Co.) area would not have been Indian > Territory at any time after Arkansas became a state and the line was set > between IT (now Oklahoma) and Arkansas. From the perspective of someone > living off somewhere else (say California) at a later date, this entire > general area including a little bit of western Arkansas was sometimes > considered "Indian Territory". Also many individuals who later lived in > Indian Territory (Oklahoma) had roots in western Arkansas. In other words > sometimes descendants later "lumped" the stories together and considered > western Arkansas to be "kind of" a part of Indian Territory although this > would not strictly speaking be factual. > > By changes in the "River" are you speaking of any particular event that is > supposed to have happened? Before the Arkansas River was channeled and the > present navigation system installed - it changed course often, sometimes by > rather large distances. > > To the best of my knowledge (and I'm not certain about this one) Greenwood > is and pretty much always has been in Center Township. > > John > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cynthia Forde" <cynthia.forde@worldnet.att.net> > To: <ARSEBAST-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 12:54 PM > Subject: [ARSebast] Questions re: Greenwood > > > > Recently I was in Sebastian County and Montgomery County. I spent some > time > > in the library in Greenwood reading old history books. I read until the > > library closed and did not find answers to some questions I had. Is there > a > > Greenwood whiz online? > > > > Does anyone know if Greenwood/Ft Smith would have been considered 'Indian > > Territory' in 1875? > > > > Another question regarding the change in the river. When did it change > and > > how did it change? > > > > Also, - where is Center township in relationship to Greenwood? > > > > Thanks, Cynthia > > > >

Recently I was in Sebastian County and Montgomery County. I spent some time in the library in Greenwood reading old history books. I read until the library closed and did not find answers to some questions I had. Is there a Greenwood whiz online? Does anyone know if Greenwood/Ft Smith would have been considered 'Indian Territory' in 1875? Another question regarding the change in the river. When did it change and how did it change? Also, - where is Center township in relationship to Greenwood? Thanks, Cynthia

I am having surgery tomorrow, and will try to start posting obits on Monday if all goes well. I have been out of town this past week. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ========================================= Surnames: Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Goodnight, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor

Would someone who has access to the 1920 census look up in the town of Fort Smith on North Sixth Street the family of Rufus H Hill and let me know who is included in the household. I would be most grateful. Marge

Hello all, I am looking for death, obituary and burial information on William Henry MAYERS, born in MD around 1820, reportedly buried at Fort Smith and believed to have died between 1860 and 1870. He is on the 1860 census and his widow and children are on the 1870. Any info, leads and suggestions will be appreciated. Tom Blake

Seeking information on Mark H. Holbert/Halbert who was on the 1860 census of Sebastian County, AR. In Mark's household was an elderly man named Martin Holbert/Halbert, who I assume was Mark's father. Would like to exchange information with any one working on this family. Thank you, Kathy Duncan

I'm late, I'm late.... Below are the obits from the Times Record, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: BEEN, Kathryn Elizabeth (?`); 93; Pocala OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-11; scsps PATTERSON, Geraldine (ZIMMERMAN); 76; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-5-11; scsps WEAVER, Mary (McKINNEY); 101; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-11; scsps GREBE, Dorothy ( ); 95; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-11; scsps APPLE, Stella ( ); 96; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-11; scsps McFANN, Berely Eileen ( ); ; Colorado Springs CO; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-11; scsps ROSS, Margertie (LEWIS); 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-11; scsps FOWLER, Elizabeth C ( ); 84; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-11; scsps FLOYD, Randall "Nig"; 82; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-11; 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 ========================================

Hello...I have just received my great grandfather's CSA pension information from Oklahoma. As it turns out, according to the documents received, he applied for and received his first CSA pension while living in Ft. Smith. What is the easiest way to obtain a copy of this application? To whom do I write? Also many of my CANTWELL relatives are buried in Oak Cemetery in Ft. Smith.......Where is this cemetery located? Is it "old" in the historical sense? My great great grand mother may have been buried in a place called "China Grove Cemetry" ......has anyone heard of it and where might it be located? And finally, other source documents have the above great great grandmother buried at Furgeson Cemetry in Barber Scott Logan County, AR. Does this place ring a bell with anyone? Thanks for your time. Sharyn CANTWELL BAKER

Shirley, here are all of the Tittles from Arkansas 1850 - 1900 This is all the Harrisons from Sebastian County: Marriage Index: Arkansas, 1850-1900 Harrison, Benjamine A. Spouse : Wylie, Mandie M. Marriage date : Dec 8, 1895 County : Sebastian Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Harrison, Charles C. Spouse : Hill, Sarah J. Marriage date : Mar 24, 1889 County : Sebastian Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Harrison, Daisy D. Spouse : Oneal, James T. Marriage date : Apr 15, 1894 County : Sebastian Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Harrison, Grace Spouse : Brown, T. L. Marriage date : Jun 15, 1892 County : Sebastian Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Harrison, J. M. Spouse : Barnard, Sarah Marriage date : Aug 23, 1881 County : Sebastian Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Harrison, James F. Spouse : Needham, Minnie M. Marriage date : Dec 24, 1893 County : Sebastian Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Harrison, James F. Spouse : Dunn, Bessie Marriage date : Aug 7, 1900 County : Sebastian Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Harrison, Minnie R. Spouse : Powers, Samuel Marriage date : Dec 25, 1892 County : Sebastian Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Harrison, Nannie Spouse : Powers, G. Henderson Marriage date : Aug 1, 1892 County : Sebastian Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Harrison, William Spouse : Shuler, Mabel Clara Marriage date : Feb 10, 1898 County : Sebastian Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Title, A. D. Spouse : Morris, Hiram Marriage date : Feb 14, 1884 County : Benton Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034660 - 1034662 Tittle, A. A. Spouse : Stevenson, William Marriage date : Nov 21, 1872 County : Johnson Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1027105 - 1027107 Tittle, Alvin S. Spouse : Black, Nancy Jane Marriage date : Mar 27, 1861 County : Calhoun Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 0980954 - 0980956 Tittle, Florence A. Spouse : Austin, Charles E. Marriage date : Dec 21, 1879 County : Yell Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1026492 - 1026495 & 1026822 Tittle, Lucinda Spouse : Kettnell, James D. Marriage date : Mar 16, 1879 County : Crawford Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1028048 - 1028050 Tittle, Mexie Spouse : Dacus, Hezekiah Marriage date : Jul 6, 1879 County : Yell Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1026492 - 1026495 & 1026822 Tittle, Nancy Spouse : Cole, Jesse Marriage date : Nov 26, 1868 County : Arkansas Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 0976437 - 0976440 Tittle, Rome Spouse : Stevenson, Sallie Marriage date : Aug 14, 1892 County : Crawford Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1028048 - 1028050 Tittle, Sallie Spouse : Garrett, A. L. Marriage date : Jul 24, 1900 County : Lonoke Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1013055 - 1013060 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 ========================================

Three additional obits for today: HYSLER, Romey V; 50; Jacksonville FL>Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps NORTH, Omer C; 89; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps SQUIRE, Nancy Ann (PONDER); 82; Doniphan MO>Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; 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! Thought maybe all of us could use a little humor today. If your day has started out lousy...I can only wish you good hunting in genealogy today and offer the obits......BUT also thought you might like to hear how the obits are done every day. I am in the kitchen finishing cleaning strawberries, and the same sound starts coming from the computer room next to the kitchen. It starts every day after breakfast and continues until I go into the COMPUTER and sit down to do the obituaries. No, it is not the computer....but..... I have a toy (real small black & apricot) poodle, which bosses me around all over the house and tells ME when to do my chores. Today wasn't any different. She makes a sound like a small baby crying, trying to talk. If I go into the room immediately, she shuts up and lays on her TURTLE pillow, if not, it continues to get LOUDER and louder. So now she is laying sleep on her turtle very contented that I am doing things that she knows have to be done. END OF STORY The following obits appeared in the Times Record today: HOUGH, Wanda (HOUGH) [WEAKS]; 61; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps MILLER, Ray; 76; Lamar AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps NICHOLS, Lucille (McLAUGHLIN); 78; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps DAVIS, Bernice O (CURTIS); 69; Conway AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps JOHNSON, Earnestine (FRANCIS) [COOK]; 58; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-10; scsps HEFFINGTON, Calvin H; 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps GRAGG, Shirley Mae (GRUBB); 69; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps WALKER, Hilta "Sis" ( ); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps FUNK, Dora Aline ( ); 80; Wichita KS; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-10; scsps WOFFORD, Hazel (CASLEBERRY); 82; Hot Springs AR; SW Times; 2001-5-10; scsps For you who have followed the "saga" of Rose Cunningham, who has the VIRUS...I tried to call three people in California yesterday to see if she is alright. I think I found her, but the teenager was afraid to give any information out, so I didn't press. She probably has taken the computer in to have it repaired. I looked at my "deleted files" and the last the LINE has heard from her was 4/3 when her uncle died in Quinton, OK. Hopefully, she will get it rid of the virus. 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 ========================================

Glynda, the following are all of the ones from Sebastian County, and the nearby bordering counties, along with Pulaski, which looked similar, Izard (both of these are in central and east Arkansas). Marriage Index: Arkansas, 1850-1900 Hensley, A. A. Spouse : Barlow, M. S. Marriage date : Jul 10, 1892 County : Izard Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1290025 - 1290026 Hensley, Amanda Spouse : Brady, Frank C. Marriage date : Dec 24, 1888 County : Pulaski Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 0560136 - 0560151 Hensley, Annie Spouse : Edwards, James Marriage date : Nov 19, 1876 County : Pulaski Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 0560136 - 0560151 Hensley, Annie V. Spouse : Hanks, Millard Marriage date : Jun 14, 1891 County : Izard Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1290025 - 1290026 Hensley, Bettie Spouse : Gattlin, Bee Marriage date : Jan 15, 1895 County : Sebastian Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Hensley, C. H. Spouse : Smith, Viola Marriage date : Nov 14, 1900 County : Polk Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1009384 - 1009386 Hensley, Casey Spouse : Lang, Eliza Marriage date : Mar 1, 1881 County : Crawford Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1028048 - 1028050 Hensley, E. D. Spouse : Caudle, J. W. Marriage date : May 3, 1887 County : Polk Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1009384 - 1009386 Hensley, J. W. Spouse : Taylor, Jane E. Marriage date : Jan 20, 1889 County : Logan Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1027136 - 1027139 Hensley, James Spouse : Hardwick, Lizzie Marriage date : Mar 13, 1884 County : Logan Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1027136 - 1027139 Hensley, Melvena Spouse : Gastin, Henderson Marriage date : Sep 5, 1851 County : Montgomery Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1015019 - 1015022 Hensley, Mrs. Sarah Spouse : Tuplett, William Marriage date : Mar 17, 1890 County : Crawford Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1028048 - 1028050 Hensley, Susan Spouse : Degraftenreed, Edward Marriage date : Aug 14, 1879 County : Sebastian Gender : Female Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034032 - 1034044 & 1034073 - 1034075 Hensley, Thomas Spouse : White, Missouri Marriage date : Aug 20, 1885 County : Logan Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1027136 - 1027139 Hensley, William Spouse : Thompson, Mary Marriage date : Dec 29, 1893 County : Pope Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034012 - 1034014 Hensley, William J. Spouse : Oats, S. E. J. Marriage date : Dec 9, 1867 County : Pope Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1034012 - 1034014 -----Original Message----- From: NormGlynda@aol.com [mailto:NormGlynda@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 3:36 PM To: angelears@alltel.net Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Re: ARSEBAST-D Digest V01 #58 Carolyn, I do thank you for your help....I do not have any other Hensley names at all..... I do have the Mims lineage ....Zilphas daughter was Minerva Ann Mims b.1836 in Texas....Just any Hensleys would be wonderful... Are you from Ar? All of my Moms folks were from Ar.... They were the Meeks, Blevins, Cagles, Andersons Massey from those parts... Thanks for being nice! Glynda

I wonder if anyone can tell me where some good research places are in Sebasitan Co., for the years 1910 through 1920. Where are some good motels, eating, etc. Thanks Marge

The following obits appeared in the Times Record, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: NORTH, Omer C; 89; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-9; scsps STONE, James Kadmos; 96; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-5-9; scsps HYSLER, Romey V; 51; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-5-9; scsps DARR, The Rev Johnnie Norris; 66; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-9; scsps GETSINGER, Floydlynn; 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-9; scsps MARPLE, Lewis V; 75; Charleston AR; SW Times; 2001-5-9; scsps FUNK, Dora Aline ( ); 80; Wichita KS; SW Times (AR); 2001-5-9; scsps JOHNSON, Ruby Jewel ( ); 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-5-9; 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 ========================================

Seldia Smith Seldia F. “Gladys” Smith, 70, Van Buren, died Friday, May 4, 2001, in her home. She was a homemaker, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, including Lodge 1739 in Colorado Springs, Colo., and the Moose Lodge in Colorado Springs. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Robert; a son, Bobby Henry, Mulberry; her mother, Minia Henry, Mulberry; two sisters, Delpha Rosson, Mulberry, and Margaret Edwards, Alma; and two brothers, Robert Carrier and Darrell Henry, both of Mulberry. Pallbearers will be her family members. -----Original Message----- From: Margaret Edwards [mailto:gmedwar@USA-Truck.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 1:14 PM To: 'angelears@alltel.net' Subject: Please send me the obit for Seldia Smith, dated 5/8/01