Avlyn, The following if the Darneal obit: Panama - Alfred Eugene Darneal 68, of Panama died Friday, March 30, 2001 in Panama. He was retired from Whirlpool where he worked in maintenance department. He was the widower of Oda Lee Darneal. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in Evans & Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memoried in Poteau with burial at Dog Creeek Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, sharon Remy of Panama; a son, Clinton E. Darneal of Midwest City, Okla.; five sisters, Marie Tucker and Judy Bretz, both of Panama, Betty Ruth Boston of Hobart, Ind. Earline Carter of Chico, Calif., and Phllis Hensley of Independence, Mo.; two brother Wesley of Independence and Joe of Panama; six grandchildren and four 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 ================================================

FRANCES COOK SALLISAW - Frances Christine Cook, 85, of Sallisaw died Saturday, March 31, 2001, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker and a founding member of Blunt Baptist Church. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Blunt Baptist Church with burial at Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by her husband, Carl; one daughter, Georgia Christine McAlister of Oklahoma City; one son, Dr. Lewis C. Cook Jr. of Texarkana, Texas; one brother, Warren Dotson of Kellyville, Okla.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Tenkiller Baptist Association. 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 ================================================

PAUL UNDERWOOD LAVACA - Paul T. Underwood, 41, of Lavaca died Saturday, March 31, 2001, in his home. He was a self-employed mechanic. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Island Cemetery east of Lavaca under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. He is survived by his father, Pete Underwood of Lavaca; two sisters, Joann Watts of Roland and Gina Maestri of Fort Smith. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home 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 ================================================

Hi gang, This is the obituaries for April 3, 2001 from Times Record, Ft. Smith, Ar.: BARKER, Clint George; 90; Evansville AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; scsps JOYCE, Velma Beatrice ( ) [DOLLAR]; 97; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; scsps CARRAWAY, Donella Hunter (HUNTER); 52; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; scsps WILKERSON, Ronnie F; 50; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-4-3; scsps FROST, Raleigh "Pat"; 89; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; scsps WATTS, Keziah Grant "Kay" ( ); 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; scsps LADAGE, Frederick H; 92; Henderson TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-4-3; scsps HARROWER, George Andrew; 81; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; scsps NEISSL, Robert; 70; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; scsps LINAM, Earl C; 89; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; scsps ROBERTSON, Marshall; 91; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; scsps DANIEL, Tyler; 16; Knoxville AR; SW Times; 2001-4-3; 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 ================================================

I am trying to order a copy of the 1880 Census report for Sebastian Co., AR with the following family on it. Is there anyone out there who can look them up in an index and let me know the enumeration district, township, and page number? I would really appreciate it. The family: William Martin b. 1849-1850 AR and Amanda "Mandy" Martin b. 1850 AR. Their children: William C., Mary Parmelia, Mattie L., and James W. Thank you, Kathy California

Hi, I'm trying to find out who the parents are to my brick wall. Margaret McDonald I don't know when or where she was born nor do I know any of her siblings. I do know she married George Moses Allen in 1905 Sebastian Co., AR. I know nothing else. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Charla

McALISTER ALMA - Hazel McAlister, 92, of Alma died Saturday, March 31, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a member of the Alma United Methodist Church, the Mountain View Extension Homemakers Club, the Newberry Chapel Quilters and the Fannie Miller Circle at Alma United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Paul McAlister. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Alma United Methodist Church with burial at Newberry Chapel Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by three daughters, Margaret Grace Thompson of Fort Smith, Mary Ann Creel of Mountainburg and Nina Evans of the Locke community; three sons, Richard and Warren, both of Alma, and Russell of Arkansas City, Kan.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Waymon and Bob Betterton, Frank Parker, Warren Blaylock, Charles Dyer, Dale Brown and Gail Cowart. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the funeral hour. Memorial contributions may be made to Alma United Methodist Church 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: Caiman323@aol.com To: angelears@alltel.net Sent: Monday, April 02, 2001 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, April 2, 2001 In a message dated 4/2/01 11:22:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, angelears@alltel.net writes: MCALISTER, Hazel ( ); 92; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps

The following obits appeared in the Sunday's paper in Ft. Smith, Ar. Please note the earlier obits sent were actually the Monday's, April 2, 2001 JENSEN, Joann (DARNELL); 65; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps LINGO, Ada Geneva (SHARRAH); 86; El Dorado AR; SW Times; 2001-4-2; scsps SMITH, Beverley (TANKERSLEY); 73; Fort Smith AR>Houston TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-4-1scsps GORAK, Walter; 91; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-4-2; scsps SPEARS, Robert Vernon; 79; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-4-1scsps CROSLAND, Steve P; 68; Fort Smith AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1scsps HARAWAY, James D; 75; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1scsps CHAPMAN, Fern O ( ) [ROGERS] [HOUSE]; 74; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps BOLT, Stella Irene ( ) [HOGAN]; 84; Ada OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-4-1; scsps PATTON, Willis Woodrow; 84; Clarksville AR>Redondo Beach CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-4-1; scsps RILEY, Hazel E (ANDREWS); 87; Nashville AR; SW Times; 2001-41; scsps MOORE, Margaret ( ) [MARRIOT]; 68; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; 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 ================================================

The following obits appeared in the Times Record today: STUMP, Silm; 84; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps McMILLIN, Prett; 84; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps KIDD, Bonnie ( ); 63; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps SOULES, Mable M (UNDERWOOD); 91; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps WYKLE, Jeane (DUNN); 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps UNDERWOOD, Paul T; 41; Lavaca AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps WATTS, Theresa H ( ) [ELLIOTT]; 47; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-4-1; scsps COOK, Frances Christine (DOTSON); 85; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-4-1; scsps HARRIS, Joan ( ) [MORRISON]; 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps NEISSL, Robert; 70; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps MCALISTER, Hazel ( ); 92; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-4-1; scsps MORTON, Christopher; 0; Poteau OK>Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-4-1; 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 ================================================

Well, I guess I am about to lose it. These are today's obits. Here is the full obit for Audrey McCarley: Audrey McCarley CLARKSVILLE - Audrey A. McCarley, 80, of Clarksville died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, in Clarksville. She was a homemaker and a member of Lamar Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Lamar Cemetery. She is survived by a son, Charles of Clarksville; three half-sisters, Edna Williams and Billie Dean Stark, both of Lamar and Dolly Skinner of Clovis, Calif.; two half-brothers, Buddy Childress of Batesville and Harvey Childress of Clovis, Calif.; five grandchildren, Wayne McCarley of Oklahoma, Cindy Dyks and Carla McCarley, both of Washington state, Johnny Dean of Van Buren and David Dean of Nashville, TN.; and seven 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 ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: <bksheets@usit.net> To: <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 11:38 AM Subject: Audrey McCarley Obit > Hi, > > Are you able to give me the full obit for Audrey MC CARLEyY (Childress). > > Would appreciate your time and effort. > > Thanks, > Betty @bksheets@usit.net > GATHERING OF THE PAST > http://members.tripod.com/~TENNESSEESUE/index.html > >

Here is the complete obit: Norma Myers MOUNTAINBURG - Norma Kinnick Myers, 77, of Mountainburg died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a 1941 graduate of Mountainburg High School and was a former employee of Boeing Aircraft and a telephone operator and owner operator of apartment houses. She was a member of Mountainburg Presbyterian Church and was the widow of Hugh T. Myers. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Mountainburg Presbyterian Church with burial at Conley Cemetery in Mountainburg under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. She is survived by two daughters, Sue and Kay Myers, both of Mountainburg; caregiver and cousin, Valerie Smith of Mountainburg. Pallbearers will be Donnie, Jay, Joe, Eb and Jarrett Shephard and Art Richmond. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountainburg Presbyterian Church, Highway 71 North, Mountainburg, AR 72946 or the American Cancer, Heart or Diabetes associations 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: <bksheets@usit.net> To: <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 11:38 AM Subject: Audrey McCarley Obit > Hi, > > Are you able to give me the full obit for Audrey MC CARLEyY (Childress). > > Would appreciate your time and effort. > > Thanks, > Betty @bksheets@usit.net > GATHERING OF THE PAST > http://members.tripod.com/~TENNESSEESUE/index.html > >

Henry Phillips BOONEVILLE - Henry "Hank" Edward Phillips, 66, of Booneville died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in a Booneville hospital. He was a member of Antioch Community Church. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Antioch Community Church with burial at Antioch Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. He is survived by a son, Henry D. Phillips of Sallisaw; a sister, Dorothy Hartman of Muldrow; three grandchildren, Kimberly, Rachel and Henry E. Phillips; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Henry D. Phillips, Henry E. Phillips, Tony McGuire and Johnny Nester. 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, The following obits appeared in the Times Record, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: McCARLEY, Audrey (CHILDRESS); 80; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps SHARP, Margaret ( ); 83; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-30; scsps SHIRLEY, Jonette (BRIDGES); 49; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps BENNETT, Jewell G (McCULLEN); 89; Alexandria LA; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-30; scsps MURPHY, Robert Whitfield Jr; 45; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps HARRIS, Elzie "Pal"; 81; Cowlington AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps WARD, Glenn E; 80; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-30; scsps THOMAS, Dee; 90; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps WITT, Gwenna Lou (COBB); 56; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps SARGENT, Ada (McGEE); 95; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps PRUITT, W Carl; 67; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-30; scsps NEAL, Diana C (McVEY); 50; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-30; scsps MARTIN, Albro; 78; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps DILLARD, Arrie ( ); 101; Rogers AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps PILGRIM, Martha Marie ( ); 84; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; scsps GRAY, Junior Leon Sr; 78; Muldrow OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-30; scsps VAUGHT, Thomas Burton; 81; Muldrow OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-30; scsps LENARD, Harris; 81; Mount Ida AR; SW Times; 2001-3-30; 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 ================================================

Hi, gang, The following obits appeared in the Times Record today: PHILLIPS, Henry "Hank"; 66; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-29; scsps BENNETT, Jewell G (McCULLEN); 89; Alexandria LA; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-29; scsps LEATHERS, Viola A ( ); 95; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-29; scsps BUZBEE, Frances (REUTZEL); 85; Barling AR; SW Times; 2001-3-29; scsps WOODRUFF, Elizabeth "Betty" (TOLSON); 89; Osceola AR>Oscelola AR; SW Times; 2001-3-29; scsps HARRELL, Dorothy M ( ); 95; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-29; scsps CAVIN, James; 42; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-29; scsps STEELE, Patricia B (BRASSFIELD); 62; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-29; scsps HAINER, James R III; 72; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-29; scsps HICKS, Ruth Lee ( ); 89; Vandervort AR>Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-29; scsps REED, Mae Evelyn (SNOW); 61; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-3-29; 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 ================================================

David, I do not know whether he maiden name was Moore. The complete obit sometimes list a Brother...so I can get the maiden name, but the obit did not list any brother. Sorry I can't help...Good Luck 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 ================================================

Re the obit sent by Carolyn Smedley on Virgie Patterson. Was her maiden name Virgie Moore? Thanks David Strickland dstrickland@optekinc.com Dallas, TX

Virgie Patterson BRANCH - Virgie Patterson, 93, of Branch died Monday, March 26, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a retired school teacher, a 4-H leader and was a member of Franklin County Home Demonstration Club and a member of Cole's Chapel Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cole's Chapel Methodist Church with burial at Cole's Chapel Cemetery south of Branch under the direction of Smith Mortuary in Charleston. She is survived by several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Tommy Hefley, Larry Acor, Joe and Mike Patterson, Johnny Balkman and Chris 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 ================================================

The following obits appeared in the Times Record today (Ft. Smith, Ar.) WOOLLEY, Julia ( ); 87; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-28; scsps LAWRENCE, Jessica Breann (LAWRENCE); 0; Howe OK>Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-28; scsps MORRIS, Burtis ( ); 87; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-28; scsps BRIDGES, Corbin H "Tommy"; 80; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-28; scsps FRANKLIN, Sharlyne Lynn (FRANKLLIN); 0; Sugar Grove OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-28; scsps WEBB, A Marie ( ); 85; Green River WY; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-28; scsps VAUGHT, Ray; 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-28; scsps MOORE, Opal Inez ( ) [HUDNALL] [GREENLEE]; 78; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-28; scsps STALLINGS, Linda Kay (MAHAFFEY); 52; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-28; scsps WAGNER, Velma Rhea (JONES); 86; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-3-28; scsps JACKSON, Linda (MOTT); 47; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-28; scsps TREAT, Imogene (CATLETT); 63; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-28; scsps RELEFORD, Charles "Ricky"; 50; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-28; scsps KING, Anne Marie ( ) [EMMONS]; 79; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-28; scsps BOREN, Mary (OLDHAM); 69; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-28; scsps THOMAS, Alton Frederick; 84; North Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-28; 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 ================================================

QUINTON, OKLAHOMA James Ralph Clark, 78 of Quinton, formerly of Sequoyah County died Thursday, March 22, 2001 in Fort Smith. He was a schoolteacher, coach and superintendent. He began his career in Gans, and retired as superintendent of schools in Keota, after 33 years in education. He was a Methodist, Gans High School graduate, and received a bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla., and a master's degree in school administration from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. He was an Army veteran of WW II, a former member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge in Quay, Okla., and the Odd Fellows Lodge in Maramec, Okla. He was a member of the Democratic Pary. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Sallisaw City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; one daughter, Jam Votravis of Quinton; three sisters, Gertude Broyles of Valhalla, S.C., Mabel Bibb of Oklahoma City and Nelda Myers of San Francisco; one grand daughter, Stacey Henderson of Oklahoma City; and one great-grandchild. Pall bearers will be John Clark Gunter, George Gunter, Gary, Kenneth and James Bibb and Roy Mormon. Honorary pallbearers will be former school employees, co-workers and board members. The body may be viewed from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will visit with friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today. ** sorry, I was so long getting this out. 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 ================================================

BETTY OMA LEE DAWSON, 80, of Wister, died Monday, March 26, 2001, in Poteau. She was born Dec. 2, 1920. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Dawson was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Virgil James and Clifford James, both of California; one sister, Ann Collins of Stockton, Calif.; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. No service is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. J.L. BROWN, 70, of Simms, Texas, died Friday, March 23, 2001. Mr. Brown was born Aug. 22, 1930 at Blanco to John H. and Ollie Tomlin Brown. He was a minister and a retired real estate broker and contractor. He is survived by his wife Connie of the home; one daughter, Judy Carol Slack of Fort Smith; seven sons, Jon Brown of Cameron, Jimmy Brown of Pocola, Stan Miller of Muskogee, Kevin Miller and Brent Miller, both of Oklahoma City, Jared Brown of Simms and Jason Brown of Tulsa; two brothers, Douglas Brown of Altus, Ark. and Hulet Brown of Tulsa; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 27 at the First Church of God in Christ in Fort Smith with Elder Donald Cummings officiating. Burial will follow in Dustin Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be Gary Brown, Darrell Brown, Shawn Brown, Mark Brown, Ivan Cummings and Sam Cummings Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Billy James Hargis, Jack Watson, Ted Cline, Homer Johnson, and Rex Grady. THELMA LUCILLE REED, 76, of Panama, died Friday, March 23, 2001. She was born March 27, 1924 in Poteau. She was a homemaker and a Christian. She had been a resident of Panama for many years and was known and loved by many. Mrs. Reed was known for her delicious cooking and scrumptious desserts. She always knew a way into people’s hearts, not just by her one of a kind personality, but the way she made people smile. She will always be remembered in our hearts. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Reed. She is survived by two daughters, Jan Burke of Ohio and Gayle Griner of Norman; three grandsons, Billy Jack Wilson of Panama, Bryan Coats of Florida, Gabrial Futisha of Lexington; two granddaughters, Tina Coats of Ohio and Tia Coats of Oklahoma City; one brother, Verlon Cimino of Florida; one sister, Jewel Long of Atlanta, Ga.; and 17 great-grandchildren. The family will meet with friends and loved ones at Evans Funeral Home Tuesday evening, March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Jewel Long and Bryan Coats officiating. Burial will follow in Milton Cemetery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Copyright © 2001