Supposedly the Latham House in Ft. Smith was used as a Union Orphanage during the Civil War. Rev Springer in charge. Does anyone know about a Latham House? Does it still exist? Thanks David Strickland dstrickland@optekinc.com Dallas, TX

JOSHUA ROYCE OLLAR, 10, of Muskogee, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001. He was born May 3, 1990 to Mike and Rosella Ollar. He is survived by his parents; his brother William; sister Ashley; grandparents M.C. and Sue Ollar of Muskogee and Roy and Malva Collins of Heavener; his great-grandparents, Opal Ollar of Heavener, Clara Goble of Wister, and Ethel Wise of Poteau; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17 at Grandview Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Mills officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Heavener Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Bradley Family Funeral Home of Muskogee. NOEL DOUGLAS BABB, 90, of Poteau, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Tulsa. He was a longtime resident of LeFlore County. He taught school for over 35 years and served as superintendent of Cameron School in the 1940s, principal of Howe High School in the 1950s and coached the Howe High School girl’s basketball team winning the state championship in 1959. When he retired, he studied natural history and his collection of artifacts was exhibited at several county libraries during the 1980s and 1990s. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances. He is survived by four daughters, Laneal Crawford, Elith Jane Smith and Robbie Paquette, all of Tulsa, and Yvonne Miller of Sapulpa; one son, Ian Douglas Babb of Poteau; five sisters, Dessa Dipboye of Houston, Edith Beavers of Heavener, Mary Jane Dickson of Austin, Oleta Moffit of Beaumont and Reba Eddins of Livingston; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends Sunday, March 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Dowden Funeral Home in Heavener. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 19 at Dowden Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. NORMAN DWAIN MORPHIS, 67, of Monroe, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Muskogee. He was born Aug. 31, 1933 in Okemah. He was a veteran of the Air Force and an oil field worker. He worked in oil fields all over the world. Survivors include his wife Alice “Imogene” Morphis of Monroe; four sons, Norman Morphis Jr. of California, Dwain Lee Morphis of Monroe, James Edward Blake of Poteau and Thomas Keith Blake of Panama; three daughters, Cindy Morphis, Vicky Mittag of Oregon City, Ore., and Janet Lynn Bledsoe of McAlester; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 19 in Monroe Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Services are under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Copyright © 2001

The following obits appeared in the Times Record of Ft. Smith, Ar. today: O'NEAL, Thomas Hayden; 66; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps MOSS, Ruth V ( ); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps MOORE, Edith ( ); 99; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps HERNANDEZ, Maria C (GUTIERREZ); 64; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps SWAIM, W D "Bill"; 79; Hot Springs AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps DUMAS, Veritta Jean (COLLINS); 45; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps WEBB, Elizabeth Ann (MARSHALL); 48; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps MONTGOMERY, Grace Mary ( ); 89; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps OVERSTREET, Essie Mae (HOLMES); 86; Pocola OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-19; scsps STILL, Mattie Lou (WATTS); 97; Yellville AR>Flippin AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps TOON, Louella "Memaw" ( ); 85; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps POYNOR, Euneva Lucretia (KIDD); 77; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; scsps CARPENTER, Ralph; 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-19; 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 have a 1926 newspaper article from the DeLeon (Comanche County TX) Free Press newspaper. It concerns Rev. John McAfee Strickland of DeLeon and his Land family connections and the family experiences in Washington, Scott, and Sebastian Counites Arkansas during the Civil War, and of Rev. Strickland locating his sister in San Diego after 60 years separation. Anyone wanting a copy in ms word please e-mail me privately at dstrickland@optekinc.com Thanks David Strickland dstrickland@optekinc.com Dallas, TX

The following obits appeared in the Times Record today: BEECHAM, George; 84; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps THOMPSON, Norma C ( ); 84; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps ANDERSON, Devota ( ); 89; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps BILDERBACK, Addie L (McWILLIAMS); 87; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps STROUD, Rosemany (NEWMAN); 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps PERRY, Jesse Lee; 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps SNOW, Clara Emma (LOEDIGE); 84; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps YUTTERMAN, Eugene; 75; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-18; scsps RICHARDSON, James "Jim"; 55; Live Oak TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-18; scsps KARNELL, Frederick Gunnar "Fritz"; 84; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps ALKE, Myrtie Ella ( ); 86; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps QUALLS, Dallas Ray Andrew; 60; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-18; scsps POYNOR, Euneva L (KIDD); 77; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps HATLEY, Kenneth Dale; 57; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; scsps CROUCH, Billy Joseph; 44; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-18; 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 Hodo Robert Scott Hodo, 30 of Rudy died Monday, March 12, 2001 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. He was a body repairman for Smith Chevrolet in Fort Smith. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday Edwards jVan Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van buren with burial at Gracelawn cemetery in Van Buren. He is survived by his mother, Cindy Hodo of Westminster, Calif, his father, Bob Hodo of Rudy; one sister, Lori Hodo of Rudy; one nephew and several aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Richard Hodo, Wayne David, Dave Gustafson and Robert Craft. 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: <granb@att.net> To: Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 3:13 PM Subject: Obituary/SW Times/Hodo > Carolyn: > > Do you have anything further on Robert Hodo in Rudy AR? > > Thanks, > Barbara >

The following obits appeared in the Times Record today: TANNER, Mildred (FRY); 88; Fort Smith AR>Dallastown PA; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-17; scsps BALL, Mary "Darlene" (QUALLS); 62; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-3-17; scsps BABB, Noel Douglas; 90; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-17; scsps BECDETT, Linda Gayle ( ); 53; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-3-17; scsps MORPHIS, Norman Dwain; 67; Muskogee OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-17; scsps YOUNG, Harold F; 72; Georgetown TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-17; scsps DAVIS, Fannie Marie ( ); 82; Dayton AR>El Paso TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-17; scsps WILLIAMS, Bera Rebecca (HUDSON) [HART]; 90; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-17; scsps GEORGE, Anthony H; 84; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-17; scsps DANIEL, Lillian Nichols ( ); 95; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-17; scsps HODO, Robert Scott; 30; Rudy AR>San Luis Obispo CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-17; scsps CROUCH, Billy Joseph; 44; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-17; scsps TAYLOR, Bobbie Temple (TEMPLE); 84; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-17; scsps McCANN, Retha Gipson Barnes ( ) [BARNES]; 75; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-17; scsps MONKS, Donald H; 66; McCurtain OK>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-17; 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 ================================================

Helen Lowery PARIS - Helen I. Lowery, 88, of Paris died Monday, March 5, 2001, in a Paris hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Full Gospel Mission Church in Paris. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Full Gospel Mission Church in Paris with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. She is survived by one daughter, Helen Needham of Paris; one son, Harrell Ray Lowery of Charleston; one sister, Jean Trickett of Stigler; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Daniel Lowery, Herb Forst, Lyndell Thacker, Kenny and Mike Meyers and Greg Cox. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Full Gospel Mission Church in Paris. 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: Neosha Leforge <neosha@earthlink.net> To: <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 11:05 AM Subject: Helen I.Lowery > Would you mind sending me the information in Helen I. Lowery's Obit. > Thanks. > Neosha > > [ARSebast] Obituaries, March 7, 2001, Wednesday > > Wed, 7 Mar 2001 15:50:48 -0600 > From: > "Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley" <angelears@alltel.net> > To: > ARSEBAST-L@rootsweb.com > > > > The following obits appeared in the Times Record today: > > > LOWERY, Helen I ( ); 88; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-3-7; scsps > >

Jacquie writes: Carolyn, Be sure to let people know that the NEW phone # for the Ft. Smith Main Library has been changed to 501-782-0740 Keep up the good work. Jacquie 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: Fort Smith, Arkansas . Friday, March 16, 2001 Donald Brown BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - Donald "Rus" Brown, 47, of Broken Arrow, Okla., died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was born Oct. 20, 1953, in Carlsbad, N.M. He was in automotive sales. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. today at Old Bokoshe Cemetery Pavilion with burial at Old Bokoshe Cemetery in Bokoshe under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by his wife, Suzan; three children, Eric Louis, Lindsey and Laine Brown, all of the home; his mother, Trebreh Brown of Bokoshe; and one brother, Ron Brown of Fort Smith. Minnie Huckey Minnie Virginia Huckey, 78, of Van Buren died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in a local hospital. She was retired from O.K. Foods and was of the Assembly of God faith. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Dyer Cemetery in Dyer under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Paula Crandall of Alma; six sons, Marion Leroy and Dennis Ray Huckey, both of Van Buren, Larry Don Huckey of Phoenix, Mark Trenton Huckey of Sparta, Wis., Daniel Eugene Hookey of Mesa, Ariz., and Roger Dave Huckey of Alma; one sister, Margaret Bradford of Bristow, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today. Clifford Martin CIifford Martin, 57, of Van Buren died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in his home. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a traffic controller for the FAA. The body will be cremated under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by his wife, Danielle; one daughter, Debbie Hewett of Van Buren; one son, Robert of San Angelo, Texas; two sisters, Betty Dillagry and Frankie Martin, both of Baltimore; and two grandchildren. Mary Brown Mary Agnes Brown, 86, of Van Buren died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was retired from Garrison Furniture Co., was a member of Cedarville Baptist Church and the widow of James Aubrey Brown. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Salem Cemetery Arbor with burial at Salem Cemetery in Cedarville under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by five grandchildren, Ronnie Hopkins of Cedarville, Sandi Westfall Arendall and Michael Westfall, both of Van Buren, Paul Pollock and Linda Phillips, both of Fort Smith; and three great-grandchildren. Retha McCann POTEAU - Retha Gipson Barnes McCann, 75, of Poteau died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Poteau. She was born March 4, 1926, in Central. She was a retired cosmetologist, attended Norris Baptist Church and was the widow of Oscar "Dick" Barnes and J.C. McCann. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Grace Manor Funeral Home Chapel in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau. She is survived by two daughters, DiAnn Adkins of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Shirley Dennis Koeniger of Maysville, Ky.; one stepdaughter, Jenna Huggins of Caddo, Okla.; one sister, Arlena Winters of Roland; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jay, Bill and Cleave Gipson, Johnny Horton, Troy Francis and Coopy White. Frankie Shibley TULSA - Frankie Shibley, 80, of Tulsa, formerly of Van Buren, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in a Tulsa hospital. She was a retired seamstress and member of North Park Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at New Cemetery in Mulberry. She is survived by her husband, James; one daughter, Judy Hendrix of Van Buren; one son, Wayne Shibley of Tulsa; two sisters, Beatrice "Bee" Dyer of Van Buren and Merrel Turner of Atlanta, Texas; two brothers, Raymond Battles of Van Buren and Junior Battles of Mulberry; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be DeWayne and Darren Shibley, Ryan Watson, Rob Dyer, Bill Battles and Terry Oliver. Amber Stroud Amber Stroud, infant daughter of Dana and Cheis Stroud of Van Buren, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in a local hospital. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Assembly of God in Havana with burial at Morris Chapel Cemetery in Waveland under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. In addition to he 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 ================================================

DWIGHT LONDAGIN, 79, of Tonkawa, Okla. died Monday, March 12, 2001. He was born Dec. 6, 1921, in Thomas, Okla. He was a Army veteran of World War II and served in the Normandy Invasion. He was retired from Beech Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kan. and attended the Methodist Church in Tonkawa. He was the widower of Lois McAlister Londagin. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Trout Funeral Home Chapel in Ponca City, Okla. with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Alta; three daughters, Lela Spangler of Southard, Okla., Babby Randol of Tulsa and Diana Morain of Ponca City, Okla.; three sons, Michael D. Londagin of Sedgwick, Kan., Ed Londagin of Oklahoma City and Randy Londagin of Alma; one sister, Thelma Havice of Augusta, Kan.; two brothers, Dwane Londagin of Ponca City, Okla. and Delbert Londagin of Haskell, Okla.; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; and Dovey Hewitt, mother of his children. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 N. Union Suite 103, Ponca City, OK 74601. CARL WAYNE MORRIS, 90, of Alix died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Ozark. He was born Feb. 18, 1911, in Alix. He was a retired metallurgist in a steel plant, a former coal miner and a member of United Auto Workers. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark. The body will be cremated. He is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, Harold Morris of Bondurant, Wyo.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Altus Coal Miner’s Memorial, P.O. Box 214, Altus, AR 72821. WYNEMA HANNA, 86, of Hemet, Calif., formerly of Mansfield, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Hemet, Calif. She was a homemaker and a Baptist and the widow of Kermit Hanna. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Melba Stugart of Hemet, Calif.; one son, Jack Hanna of Newberry Springs, Calif.; one brother, Lester Stinebaugh of Dayton; two grandchildren, Billy Stugart and Jennifer Casseli; and four great-grandchildren. BETTY JEAN DEAN BLACK, 72, of Clarksville died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a retired office manager and a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was the widow of George W. Dean and James Black. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Spiotto of Clarksville; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. TERRY GRUBBS, 54, of Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of McAlester, Okla. died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in his home. He was born July 23, 1946, in McAlester, Okla. He was a 1964 graduate of McAlester High School and from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, earning a bachelor’s degree in math and a master’s degree in computer science from Denver University. He was a fighter pilot in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, flew for Braniff Airlines,was a system analyst in the flight simulation field and was a captain with Qantas Airlines in Melbourne, Australia. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Bishop Funeral Service Chapel of Memories in McAlester, Okla. with burial at Chambers Cemetery in Chambers community. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; one daughter, Erin Grubbs of Deland, Fla.; his father and stepmother, Burl and Gwen Grubbs of Stigler; his stepgrandmother, Anna Lee Standridge of McAlester, Okla.; two sisters, Mary Beth Hammock of Inola, Okla. and Patsy Nichols of Allen, Texas; three brothers, Tim Grubbs of Hooksett, N.H., Rick Grubbs of Broken Arrow, Okla. and Roger Grubbs of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Sam, Ben, and Tom Doyal, Rick, Roger and Tim Grubbs. LEOLA KNOX, 92, of McKenzie, Tenn., formerly of Fort Smith, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in McKenzie, Tenn. She was a homemaker and worked for Boston Laundry. She was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church, the Jolly Travelers, the WMU and was a Sunday school teacher. She was the widow of Vesta C. Knox. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Knox of Fort Smith; one son, Ron Knox of McKenzie, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Frances Carson of Charleston and Zelda Carson of Fort Smith; three grandchildren, Craig and Vera Knox of Burlington, Ky. and Brent Knox of Jackson, Tenn.; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Carroll King, Roy Howard, Ray Stewart, Charles Suratt, Bob Bradford and Don Dobson. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72902. OLENE "PETE" GATTIS, 83, of Fort Smith died Monday, March 12, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker, a member and officer for the Ladies Red Crown Bowling League and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Allen Gattis. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Roebuck Chapel of First United Methodist Church with a private family burial prior to the memorial service under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by four daughters, Alana Bell of Greenville, S.C., Jan Woods of Fort Smith, Lou Anne Crumpler of Raleigh, N.C. and Gail Fisher of Huntington; one sister, Selma Carrigan of Winter Park, Fla.; six grandchildren, Ashley, Whitney and Braden Bell, Lindsey Woods, Courtney and Calleigh Crumpler; and two stepgrandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 N. 15th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or National Organization for Rare Disorders, P.O. Box 8932, New Fairfield, CT 06812. MARIE BROUSTER, 91, of Heavener died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Heavener. She was an office manager and secretary treasurer for Whistle-Vess Bottling Company and attended the Catholic Church. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Mausoleum in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by one son, Dick Brouster of Heavener; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 22 N. 13th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. MINNIE VIRGINIA HUCKEY, 78, of Van Buren died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in a local hospital. She was retired from O.K. Foods and was of the Assembly of God faith. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Dyer Cemetery in Dyer under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Paula Crandall of Van Buren; six sons, Marion Leroy and Dennis Ray Huckey, both of Van Buren, Larry Don Huckey of Phoenix, Ariz., Mark Trenton Huckey of Sparta, Wis., Daniel Eugene Hookey of Mesa, Ariz., and Roger Dave Huckey of Alma; one sister, Margaret Bradford of Bristow, Okla.; 15 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. KATE I BRADLEY, 84, of Charleston died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in an area hospital. She was a homemaker, retired from Booneville School system and a member of Victory Baptist Church in Booneville. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston with burial at Oakhill Cemetery in Booneville. She is survived by three daughters, Pat Moore of Charleston, Lona Bradley and Connie Jones, both of Booneville; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David, Matt, and Paul Moore, Brad Jones, Frankie Scott and Jim French. RAY H PARSONS, 75, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in his home. He was the former owner of Parsons Construction in Tulsa and a member of Victory Temple in Fort Smith and the international director of the Full Gospel Business Men, and leader of the Fort Smith Chapter for 12 years. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Victory Temple in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Glenda; one daughter, Karen Fifer of Tulsa; one son, Ron Parsons of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, Derrick and Ryan Beard, Lindsey, Tyler and T.R. Parsons; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Danny and David Freeman, Don Harris, Jim Cole, Mark and Herman Douglas. RANDALL GENE GIPSON, 45, of Poteau died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Poteau. He was born June 28, 1955, in Tulsa. He was a member of the Steel Guitar Association and Musicians Union and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Poteau. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church in Poteau with a graveside service 1 p.m. Monday at Rankin Cemetery in Rankin, Texas under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; two daughters, Tori Turley of Mary Esther, Fla. and Trista Gipson of the home; one sister, Susan Jones of Jenks, Okla.; two brothers, Rusty Gipson of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Dennis Gipson of Winterhaven, Fla; his father, Reed Gipson of Odessa, Texas. Pallbearers will be Tommy Jones, Jerry and Steve Hanna, Bret Lambert, Skip Gee, Tommy Yeager and Jess Hooker. The family will visit with friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Rankin Cemetery Association c/o First State Bank of Rankin or Trista Gipson College Trust Fund c/o Community State Bank in Poteau.

THE REV J P BALDWIN, 83, of Poteau, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 in Salinas, Calif. He was born in Wister and lived in Salinas for 11 years before moving back to Oklahoma. He spend 50 years in the ministry in California, Texas, and Kansas. He was as retired minister and former associate pastor of Echoes from Calvary Pentecostal Church of God. He enjoyed fishing and golfing. He attended Calvary Assembly of Poteau the last 10 years of his life. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alma Lee Baldwin in 1983. Survivors include his wife Ruby Baldwin of Poteau; two daughters, Darlene Baldwin of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Paula Baldwin of San Jose, Calif.; two sons, Gene Baldwin of Oakhurst, Calif. and John P. Baldwin III of Salinas, Calif.; three stepsons, Winford Webb of Poteau, Roger Webb of Broken Arrow and Bob Webb of Gans; two sisters, Evelyn Eudaley of Olathe, Kan. and Hazel Marsh of Wetumka; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. Monday, March 5 at Church of the Rock in Salinas, Calif. Burial followed at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Salinas. ANNISE D HALL, 89, of Heavener, died Monday, March 12, 2001. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Wister. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph J. Hall Sr.; and one son, William B. Higel. Survivors include three daughters, Eva R. Judd of Heavener, Edna M. Pittser and Ruby S. Hall, both of Howe; three sons, Clarence Judd of Heavener, James E. Judd of Novato, Calif., and Dale Higel of Frankford, Del.; three stepsons, Thomas E. Hall of Panama, Warner B. Hall of Fanshawe and Ralph Joseph Hall Jr. of Independence, Kan.; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at Wister Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. VIRGINIA "GIN" FOX, 72, of Shady Point, died Sunday, March 11, 2001 in Tahlequah. She was born Feb. 5, 1929 to Richard and Viola (Lovell) Watts in Walls. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She married her husband of 52 years, Myrle “Sonny” Fox May 5, 1948 in Van Buren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, R.V. Watts; two sisters, Katherine Watts Moore and Una Maye Watts; and a grandson, Peyton Levi Farrar.Survivors include her husband; three daughters and sons-in-law, Willam and Butch Morgan of Fort Gibson, Medenna and Michael Walton of Ardmore, Redenna and Randy Farrar of Shady Point; four sisters, Ina Fern Doyle of Sand Springs, Dollie Underwood of Spiro, Angella Faye Bryant of Dallas, and Mary Ann Mangrum of Tulsa; two brothers, Arnol V. Watts of Cameron and Jesse Ray Watts of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, Krystal and Randy Cox of Checotah, Deallen Walton of Ardmore, Miranda Barcheers of Shady Point, and Brett and Ryan Farrar of Shady Point; two great-grandchildren, Randy Wayne Cox and Rayne Cox, both of Checotah; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 2 p.m Thursday, March 15 at First Assembly of God Church in Panama with the Revs. Willis Watts and Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Watts Family Cemetery in Shady Point under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. VERNIE LEE LOVELL, 83, of Spiro, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Muskogee. He was born Dec. 3, 1917 at Hackett to Oren and Aurie Roberts Lovell. He was a veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his parents and two brothers, Odell and Bill Lovell. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Monks of Calhoun; four sons, Claudie Lovell of Fort Smith, James Lovell of May Pearl, Texas, Thomas Lovell of Spiro, and Jimmy Lovell of Stigler; four sisters, Onita Brandon of Pocola, Bobbie Carter of Spiro, Marie Higgins of Fort Smith, and Bonnie Higgins of Pocola; five brothers, Oren Lovell Jr. of Spiro, Harold Lovell of Pocola, Lloyd Lovell of Fort Smith, Kenneth Lovell of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jim Lovell of Hackett; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 16 at the Murry Spur Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. C.L. Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. JORGE ANTONIO ZEPEDA, of Poteau, passed away March 12, 2001. He was born March 12, 2001 in Poteau. He is survived by his parents, Jorge Zepeda and Nancy Flores; one sister, Crystal Zepeda of the home; and his paternal grandmother, Consuelo Zepeda of Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau with the Reverend Cecil Staton officiating. Burial will follow in the Babyland section of Oakland Cemetery in Poteau. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. MARY S EASTMAN, 90, of Poteau, died Monday, March 12, 2001. She was born May 21, 1910 in Hartford to James F. and Frances Chapman. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was a very happy loving person who loved everyone and everything. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Juanita R. Montgomery. Survivors include her granddaughter, Deborah Ishmael of Poteau; two great-grandsons; four great-great-grandsons; a very, very, very special friend, Jeanne Reed of Poteau; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 15 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemtery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14 at Spiro Baptist Church for MARY OLETA BARNES. Burial will follow at Hartford Memorial Cemetery. Copyright © 2001

CLIFFORD A REYNOLDS, 72, of Moffett died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in a local hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II and an amateur radio operator. Graveside service will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by his friends, Ed Edwards of Muldrow and Donald Yandell of Moffet. CALVIN LEE HAMON, 42, of Van Buren died Friday, March 9, 2001, in a Little Rock hospital. He was a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University and was a carpet layer. He was formerly of Norman and Shawnee, Okla. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Sarah Grove Cemetery near Cedarville. He is survived by his wife, Maggie; two daughters, Amber Lynn and Brittany Nicole Hamon, both of Shawnee, Okla.; one son, Calvin Lee Hamon Jr. of Shawnee, Okla.; his mother, Bobbie Marie Decker of Van Buren, his father, Jimmie Hamon of Wewoka, Okla.; his grandfather, Orville Hamon of Noble, Okla.; one sister, Robin LaRue of Fort Smith; and two nieces. Pallbearers will be LeRoy Stephens Jr., J.T. McMaster, Jimmie and Jeff Mizell, John Pat Morton and Tommy Mankin. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. ALMEDA ""MICKIE" WEST, 80, of Dallas, formerly of Hagarville community, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Dallas. She was a member of the Over Fifty Five Club with St. Pius X Church and was a volunteer with the Brady Center in Dallas. She was of the Church of Christ faith and was the widow of Basil Carlton West. Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Thursday in Eastgate Funeral Home in Garland, Texas with burial at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hagarville Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Jim of Dallas and Dennis of Lamar; one sister, Grace Williams of Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, Charles Robertson of Idaho; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Eves E. Taber, 89, of Fort Smith died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a retired employee of White Dairy Ice Cream Company after 50 years service. He was the widower of Muriel Taber. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He is survived by one daughter, June Douglas of Fort Smith; two sons, Ron and James Taber, both of Fort Smith; six grandchildren, Crystal Dickson, Brent and Tony Taber, Mark Douglas, Lana Hunt and Melody Middleton; and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mark Douglas, Tony and Brent Taber, Gary Hunt and Dave Dickson. MERLE BURK was born Oct. 9, 1935, in Billings, Okla. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Poteau. Funeral was held Monday in Grace Manor Funeral Home in Poteau. The body was cremated and a committal service will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau. He is survived by one daughter, Gwen Hatcher of Bokoshe; one brother, Donald Ray Burk of Lake Charles, La.; two grandchildren, Krystin Hatcher and Dylan Richardson; and one friend, Carmen Duncan of Howe. Memorial contributions may be made to Professional Home Hospice, Poteau, Okla. EDDIE "SONNY" SMITH, 69, of Van Buren died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in a local nursing home. He was a retired Baptist minister at Dyer Baptist Church and was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Van Buren. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Concord Baptist Church in Van Buren with burial at Alma Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by his wife, Patsy; three daughters, Belinda Dodd of Fort Smith, Sherry Graham of McAlester, Okla. and Rhonda Bradley of Alma; his mother, Mamie Smith of Alma; six sisters, Elizabeth Arnold and Brenda Reed, both of Alma, Barbara Patton of Springdale, Wanda Meadors of Mulberry, Edith Harvey of Fayetteville and Shirlean Carter of Van Buren; three brothers, Clyde Raymond, Jimmy Don and Gerald Dean Smith, all of Alma; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Dodd, Justin and Kristie Graham, Brett, Byron, Bryson and Brady BradleY. FLORA MAE PINNELL, 84, of McCurtain died Monday, March 12, 2001, in Stigler. She was the widow of Elbert Nix and Arnold Pinnell. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in McCurtain Assembly of God with burial at Old Panther Cemetery in McCurtain under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. She is survived by four daughters, Wanda Miller of Roseville, Calif., Shelba Hardin of MIdwest City, Okla., Donna Orr and Marilyn McClellan, both of McCurtain; four sons, Gerald Pinnell of Poteau, Wayne Nix of Bixby, Okla., Kenneth Nix of McCurtain and Michael Pinnell of Tulsa; five sisters, Jaunice Brooks, Lucy Cowan, Betty Daugherty, Neva Brigham and Mary Rose; 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Howard Orr, Max Carver, Jeff McClellan, Brian Morrison, Clinton Pinnell and Brian Gibson. WABANE ELMORE, 76, of Greenwood died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in her home. She was a member of the Greenwood Quilting Club, Greenwood First Baptist Church and the Golden Tones Choir group. Funeral will be 3 p.m. today in First Baptist Church in Greenwood with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Abbott under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She was survived by four daughters, JoAnne Escalanta of Mansfield, Sondra Carter, Susie Butler and Cheryl Craig, all of Greenwood; one son, Calvin Eddie Elmore of Russellville; one brother, C.E. Noyes of Spring, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. ROY DURNING, 94, of Ozark died Monday, March 12, 2001, in Springdale. He was born Nov. 11, 1906, in Cass. He was a Army veteran of World War II and a road crewman for Arkansas Highway Department. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ozark. He is survived by three daughters, Rhetha George of Fayetteville, Pat Nelson and Phyllis Peterson, both of Springdale; one sister, Ruth Downing of Tulsa; two brothers, Bill and Coy Durning, both of Fayetteville; five grandchildren, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Sonny Bowman, Larry and Tracey Spencer, Jerry and Darrell Durning and Morris Daniel. BARBARA LARAYNE BARR, 74, of Mena died Monday, March 12, 2001, in her home. She was born Dec. 31, 1926, in Fordson, Mich. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. The body will be cremated under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena. She is survived by her husband, Richard; one daughter, Tonya R. Royce of Flint, Mich.; four stepdaughters, Susan Beebe of Swartz Creek, Mich., Katrina Bair of Holly, Mich., Marguerite McKee of Reno, Nev. and Rochell Mullins of Campbell, Mo.; three sons, Edward Gilbert of Fremont, Calif., Toddy Jones of Flint, Mich. and William Bahr of Ionia, Mich.; two stepsons, Richard Bahr of Mena and Daniel Bahr of Holly, Mich.; one sister, Jeanette Baines of Flint, Mich.; 22 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. CURTIS WOFFORD, 86, of Ozark died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Ozark. He was born April 4, 1914, in Ozark. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired owner of Nuway Cleaners of Ozark for 34 years. He was a 50 year member of Ozark Masonic Lodge and a member of Ozark United Methodist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial at Highland Cemetery in Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; one sister, Chella Stokes of Ozark; three brothers, Cassius Wofford of Clarksville, Auzie Wofford of Russellville and Cletus Wofford of Hartman. NORMA RAE NOWLIN, 74, of London died Monday, March 12, 2001, in London. She was a rancher and a produce grower. She was of the Assembly of God faith and the widow of William Thomas Nowlin. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in First Assembly of God in London with burial at East Point Cemetery in London under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. She is survived by two stepdaughters, Betty Rogers of Stockton, Calif. and Shirley Haney of Suisun, Calif.; two sisters, Oma Lee Whorton of London and Vera Lou Roybal of Billings, Mont.; one half brother, Johnny Vinson of London; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and one stepgranddaughter, Dedra Bess of Calhoun, Ga. Pallbearers will be Randy Hefley, Curtis Shilkels, Mike Ward, Randy Titsworth, Tom Willis and Gub Cochran. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. THOMAS LEROY HENDERSON, 83, of Stigler died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in his home. He was an Army veteran and worked for Smitco Metal Fabrications. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. He is survived by his wife, Leura; one daughter, Sharon Vails; three stepdaughters, Alice Cross, Sue Bury and Norma Jo Gabbard; two stepsons, Walter and George Folsom; one sister, Vesta Russell; one brother, Bill King; and four grandchildren. HAZEL MARIE DODD, 83, of Fort Smith died Monday, March 12, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and the widow of Eugene David Dodd. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Pebble Haskell of Lawton, Okla.; one son, David H. Dodd of Van Buren; two sisters, Virginia Henson of Van Buren and Betty Keithley of Altus; two brothers, Bill and Tommy Clark, both of Minneapolis; 10 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

My gggrandfather, Andrew Jackson Hill b 1822 TN, put his post office address on his final proof 1887 Sebastian Co land grant papers as Peoria, AR. Can anyone please tell me the exact location of Peoria? Or, perhaps you have heard of this community. It must have been a small post office site once, but I have been unable to locate it. Two people gave testimony of witness for him and gave Peoria as their post office address, also. They were Richard Hilrey Statham, age 53 and Peter Skidmore Baker, age 39 and both lived nearby him. Others listed as living closer were Francis M. Owens and W. S. Berry. Thanks so for your time, Stella (Hill) Benjamin

EVES E TABER, 89, of Fort Smith died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a retired employee of White Dairy Ice Cream Company after 50 years service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel Taber after 63 years of marriage. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He is survived by one daughter, June Douglas of Fort Smith; two sons, Ron and James Taber, both of Fort Smith; six grandchildren, Crystal Dickson, Brent and Tony Taber, Mark Douglas, Lana Hunt and Melody Middleton; and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mark Douglas, Tony and Brent Taber, Gary Hunt and Dave Dickson. OUIDA A WINGS, 92, of Fort Smith died Monday, March 12, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a retired licensed practical nurse and a homemaker. She attended the First Assembly of God in Van Buren. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda Overbey of Fort Smith; one brother, Frank Turner of Van Buren. Memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Rescue Mission, 201 Drennen, Van Buren, AR 72956. OLA FITZJARRELL, 91, of Lavaca passed away Saturday, March 10, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was born July 7, 1909, in Akers, Mo., the daughter of the late Jasper and Della (Summers) Springer. Ola was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Lavaca for 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Walter Fitzjarrell, one son, Earl Fitzjarrell, and one brother, Arville Stringer. Ola is survived by one daughter, Lucille Lyle of Fort Smith; a daughter-in-law, Louise Fitzjarrell of Tulsa; two grandsons, David Lyle of Fort Smith and Jerry Lyle of Booneville; three granddaughters, Marcia Melvin of Fort Smith, Katie Kelly of Virginia Beach, Va., and Suzie Wagner of Broken Arrow; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 12, at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Lavaca with burial at Oak Valley Cemetery, Lavaca, officiated by the Rev. Leonard Crowder and Mr. Herman Weaver. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Lavaca, P.O. Box 170, Lavaca, AR 72941. MAUDE ESTHER OVERBY LOOPER, 91, of Clarksville died Friday, March 9, 2001, in Clarksville. She was a charter member and active member of Oakland Street Full Gospel Church and a homemaker. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Oakland Street Church with burial at Lamar Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville. She is survived by her husband, Ben; a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Dennis Wheeler of Lamar; a brothers-in-law, Earnest Graves of Tulsa; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Darrel Wheeler, Michael Dubois, Calvin Price, Wesley Kendrick, Paul Williams and Larry Looper. SALLISAW — FREDERICK DALE GREEN, 75, of Sallisaw died Friday March 9, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was county attorney for Sequoyah County and maintained a private practice before retiring as associate district judge. He attended First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, was a 1943 graduate of Sallisaw High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with burial at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; two daughters, Amy Davis of Muskogee, Okla., and Barbara Ann Lange of Marble Falls, Texas; a son, Mark Green of Muskogee; his mother, Beulah Green of Muskogee; a brother, Bruce Green of Muskogee; and six grandchildren, Kristin and Phillip Green, Shawn and Heather Davis and Jacob and Lindsey Lange. Pallbearers will be Dan George, Bill Dodson, James “Cherry” Farmer, Phil Green, Jack Keeling and Bob Park. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Sequoyah County Bar Association. THELMA SNODGRASS, 74, of Van Buren, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and was of the Freewill Baptist faith. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hall Cemetery Arbor in Natural Dam under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by her husband, Ervin; three daughters, Lou Crawford of Westville, Brenda Swain of Fayetteville and Eunice Freeman of Cedarville; a sister, Chloe Brasier of Parsons, Kan.; three brothers, Lee Pike of Rogers, Ray Pike of Denver and Nathan Pike of Centerton; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Lonnie Dale Drewry, Jerry and Michael Roach, Brad Trammell, Ronald Snodgrass II and Wayne Freeman. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. REV CHARLES SHEFFIELD., 44, of Fort Smith died Sunday, March 4, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church and associate pastor of the House of Prayer and Praise. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Connie; three daughters, Tula Walton of Fresno, Calif., Edwandria Sheffield of Dustin, Texas, and Kanika Webster of Los Angeles; a son, Jamar Webster of Fort Smith; his parents, Sarita and the Rev. W.C. Sheffield Sr. of San Antonio; five sisters, Rosie Mack of Phoenix, Joyce Whitehurst of Austin, Texas, and Larllene Barnes, Renessa Gilbert and Dessynie Edwards, all of San Antonio; three brothers, Fred Dukes of Austin, Johnny Mack of Phoenix and Michael Sheffield of San Antonio; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Alfred and Frederick Smith, Bobby Jones, Mark Gordon, Thomas Poole and Lonell Fulbright. CLARKSVILLE — Andy Sexton, 34, of Clarksville died Saturday, March 10, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a carpenter and a 1985 graduate of Clarksville High School. The body will be cremated and memorial services will be held later under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Terry Sexton of Lamar; a stepdaughter, Samantha Terry of Lamar; four sons, Dustin, Jacob and Zachary, all of Coal Hill, and Skylar of Lamar; his mother and stepfather, Anita and J.C. Campbell of Clarksville; his father and stepmother, Hartsell and Diana Sexton of Denning; and two brothers, Jamie and Tim of Clarksville. BARLING — Donald Taylor, 63, of Barling died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was retired from Whirlpool and a Christian. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Brannon Mountain Cemetery west of Durham under the direction of Nelson’s Funeral Home of Fayetteville. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Donna Remer of Gore and Elizabeth Taylor of Barling; a sister, Charlene Eames of Rogers; and four grandchildren. TROY FLANAGAN, 88, of Alma died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in a local nursing home. He was retired from Dixie Cup in Fort Smith. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Dyer Cemetery in Dyer under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by one daughter, Sheron Styron of Fredricksburg, Texas; two sons, Paul Franklin of Rudy and Troy Gene of Wilmington, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lee Hackler, Bill Mitchell, Tommy Secrest, Gabriel and Michael Flanagan and Curtis Carney. DENVER — Bettye Marie Turnage, 67, of Denver, formerly of Mena, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in Denver. She was born July 15, 1933, in Mena. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today in First Christian Church in Mena with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.She is survived by two daughters, Rochelle Turnage and Karen Amen; a son, Scott Turnage; and three grandchildren, Cody and Hunter Amen and Zachariah Turnage. Pallbearers will be Kevin VerKamp, Travis and Jeff Eddleman, Paul Smith, Tom Earhart and Ben Thompson. PORUM, Okla. — Bob Stewart, 69, of Porum, Okla., died Friday, March 9, 2001, in Muskogee, Okla. He was the widower of Gail Stewart. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Church of Christ in Porum with burial at Coleman Cemetery in Porum under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He is survived by two sisters, Viola Stewart of Porum and Sally Edwards of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Tate and Toot Stewart, both of Porum; and four grandchildren, Brady, Raven and Derrick Bush and Andria Stewart, all of Porum. Pallbearers will be Jackie Wright, Jim Purdom, Jim Whitman, Wayne Mooney, Wayne Julian and David Twist. VALDOSTA, Ga. — William “Bill” Paul Hamilton, 68, of Valdosta, Ga., died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Lake City, Fla. He was a retired Army recruiter and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Hartford Memorial Park in Hartford under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Hartford. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; a daughter, Merinell Flick of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sons, Paul C. of Long Island, N.Y. and Billy of Valdosta, Ga.; his stepmother, Kathleen Hamilton Crawley of Fort Smith; a sister, Patricia Valdez of Atlanta; and four grandchildren, Tanner and Jakob Flick and Amber and Chaise Hamilton. WILMA INEZ GREEN, 83, of Fort Smith died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Van Buren. She retired from food service at Kimmons Junior High School and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. She was the widow of George A. Green. Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Sunday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday in St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Barling. She is survived by a brother, Jim Thompson of Little Rock; two nieces, Wilma Clark and Stephanie Whitehead, both of Fort Smith; two nephews, Mike and Glenn Thompson, both of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Toby and Don Whitehead, Johnnie Witt, Kevin Thompson, Darrell Brown and Jerry Clark. THELMA WHITE, 84, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and member of Victory Temple. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Paul; two daughters, Ruth Gattis and Barbara Beasley, both of Fort Smith; three brothers, Ray Inman and Theron Inman, both of Fort Smith and James Inman of Van Buren; three grandchildren, Allen Gattis, Marvetta Sisco and James Inman; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Glynn and Danny Inman, Dale White, Cecil Newman, Bill Robertson and Jim Keller. LAWTON, Okla. — Eva Jean Bukovich, 75, of Lawton, Okla., died Friday, March 9, 2001, in her residence. She was a homemaker and worked for Marvin’s Burger. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Lawton with burial at Post Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John W. Bukovich; a daughter, Sandra Clark of Lawton; two sons, Bill L. Pettigrew of St. George, Utah, and John Paul Bukovich of Lawton; two sisters, Eunice Poole of Greenwood and Laverne Neihouse of Fort Smith; a brother, Edward Jameson of Canton, Texas; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

MARY OLETA BARNES, 88, of Spiro, died Sunday, March 11, 2001. She was born March 18, 1912 at Hartford, Ark. She was a retired schoolteacher having taught at Wister High School for 15 years; Drumright for 17 years; and Spiro for 11 years. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1939 and received her M.S. from Oklahoma State University in 1950. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Educational Fraternity, Spiro First Baptist Church, director of Women’s Missionary Union and a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was preceded in death by six brothers, O.A. Joseph F., H. Carroll, Charles, Vernon L. and A. Herman Barnes. Survivors include one brother, J. Hovey Barnes of Fort Worth, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14 at the Spiro First Baptist Church with the Rev. Rex Blankenship and the Rev. John Flanagan officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association, favorite charity or church. WILLIAM HAROLD MCKOSKY, 76, of Talihina, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001. He was born Aug. 29, 1924 in Tulsa to Michael J. and Ethel Taylor McKosky. He was a resident of Talihina for 65 years. Mr. McKosky worked at Talihina Public Schools for many years, he served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II and was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Bunkerhill. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Michael Martin McKosky. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, William Harold McKosky Jr. and Matthew Martin and Sarah McKosky; five grandchildren, Casey Courtney, William III, Tanner, and Shania McKosky, all of Talihina; one sister, Emma Jo Oliphant; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held on Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Talihina School Auditorium with the Rev. Jerry Grammar officiating. Burial followed at the Old Talihina City Cemetery under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home. JOHN I BAXTER, 76, of Spiro, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Talihina. He was born Feb. 21, 1925 at Cartersville to George and Effie Farris Baxter. He was a welder, a member of Harvest Hill Assembly of God Church and loved gardening, carpentry, and iron collecting. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Audrene McKinney and Irene Lester; one brother, William Roland Baxter and one grandson, Dwight Craig. Survivors include his wife Marna of the home; two daughters, Paula Reif and husband Richard of Poteau, and Peggy Eng and husband Joe of Grenada Hills, Calif.; one son, George William Baxter and wife Bonita of Oklahoma City; one sister, Georgia Oliver of Fayetteville, Ark.; six grandcildren, Kyle Craig, Twyla McDaniel, Ryan McDaniel, Mathew Reif, Alyssa Reif, and Christina Baxter. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at the Harvest Hill Assembly of God with the Rev. Robert Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the directioon of the Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be Raymond Lester, John Harrison, Bruce Oliver, Lee Monks, Joe Watkins, Ronald "Skip" Baxter. Honorary pallbearers will be Joel Cavness, George McClelland, Rick Fowler, and Mark Martin. merl e burk, 65, of Poteau, died Sunday, March 11, 2001. Mr. Burk was born on Oct. 9, 1935 in Billings to Lawrence and Sarah (Moore) Burk. He moved to Poteau from Billings in 1959. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He joined Trinity Baptist Church in 1976. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Loren Burk. He is survived by one daughter, Gwen Hatcher of Bokoshe; one brother, Donald Ray Burk of Lake Charles, La.; two grandchildren, Krystin Hatcher and Dylan Richardson; and one special friend, Carmen Duncan of Howe. Services for Mr. Burk were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 12 at the Grace Manor Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. LeRoy Billy officiating. Mr. Burk will be cremated following the service and a graveside service will be announced at a later date. The family suggests donations be made to Professional Home Hospice in Poteau. Services were under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home in Poteau. BEARICE PARKS, 85, of Poteau, died Friday, March 9, 2001. She was born Jan. 24, 1916 in Cauthron, Ark. She was a homemaker and attended The First Assembly of God Church in Poteau. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard R. Parks; one great-granddaughter, Christel Moore; two brothers and an older sister. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Robert McCoy of Lubbock, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Willie Mae Parks of Lubbock, Texas; four sisters, Odell Skinner of Poteau, Ophelia Plummer of Idabel, Jimmie Baldwin of Wister, Jean Shaw of Lafayette, Colo.; one brother, Cornell Latta; six grandchildren, Donna Moore, Rhonda Landsman and Cathy Rumfield and Robert McCoy Jr., all of Lubbock, Richelle Lundberg of Little Field, Ronald Parks of Paducah; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, at Evans Chapel of Memories with the Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery at Poteau under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. ANNA LOUISE POPE MCCAFFERTY, 86, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Poteau, died Friday, March 9, 2001. She was born Dec. 27, 1914 in Stigler. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one son, Michael Gilbert McCafferty of Rancho Mirage, Calif.; one sister, Nina Madge Scrivner Fricke of Fort Worth; one grandson, Frederick Michael Armanino of Walnut Creek, Calif.; one granddaughter, Dana Louise Armanino of Greenbrae, Calif.; two nephews; two grandnephews; one grandniece; and three greatgrandnephews. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 12 at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau with the Rev. Scott Scrivner and the Rev. Marcus Barnett officiating. Mrs. McCafferty was a former resident of Poteau and moved to Fort Worth in September 1999. Anna grew up in Poteau, graduated from Poteau High School and married Earl, son of Herman and Faye McCafferty of Poteau on Sept. 23, 1934. Poteau was their home except for brief residencies in Louisiana and abroad in Africa on assignment by her husband's employer, Amerada Petroleum Corp. In Poteau, they were members of the First Baptist Church, but following her husband's death, Anna returned to the First United Methodist Church of her childhood. She was active in her children's education and activities, a skillful bridge player and member of various bridge clubs and women's organizations, and did volunteer work at the LeFlore County Hospital. She remained very active until the week before her death. In February, she had traveled with her son, granddaughter and son-in-law on a cruise to South America and visited the ancient Incan City of Machu Picchu high in the Andes. Her lifelong signature was "enjoy each day." Any gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Poteau. NINA GLADYS DENNIS, 95, of Salina, died Saturday, March 10, 2001. She was born Nov. 21, 1905 in Rose, Indian Territory to William Oscar and Fannie Lee (Gillum) Hale. She grew up and attended school in Rose. She was a teacher in Mayes and Delaware counties. She married Omar Vandeventer and after his death, she married Truman Dennis, who also preceded her in death. She enjoyed crocheting and tatting and was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands and one grandson, Phillip Gene Vandeventer; three brothers, four sisters; and her parents. She is survived by one son, Morris Vandeventer of Southerland, Ore.; two daughters, Dolores Shepard of Poteau and June Aspden of Fremont, Calif.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Hazel Duncan of Kenewick, Wash., Willie Neal of Richland, Edna Littlefield, and Louise Baker, both of Pryor. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14 at First Baptist Church of Salina with the Revs. Louis Maxwell and Johnnie Faught officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. in the G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami under the direction of the Key Funeral Home of Pryor. TAMMY RENEE DAVIS, 36, of Wister, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Kay Burton of Spiro and her paternal grandparents, Burl and Ella Ford. Survivors include her husband Michael Douglas Davis of the home; three children, Krystal Renee Davis, Bobby Douglas Davis and Makayla Joy Davis, all of the home; her mother and father, Bob and Vernoyise Ford of Wister; four brothers, Tony Ford of Oklahoma City, Jeff Ford, Maury Ford, and Kim Ford, all of Wister; maternal grandparents, J.C. and Marie Kuykendall, mother and father-in-law, Randall and Mary Davis, all of Wister; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 14 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook and the Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Burial will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Pallbearers will be Ryan Green, Ross Green, Randy Davis, Dylan Ford, Bradley Sumpter and Bobby Pearson. CLEO RUTH WILSON, 69, of Poteau, died Sunday, March 11, 2001. She was born Jan. 31, 1932 in Haywood. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father, Otto Cravines; her sister, Lois Jean Cravines; two brothers, Theodore Cravines and Bobby Otto Cravines. Survivors include her husband, Gerald of the home; four daughters, Linda Pitsco of Pocola, Laura Wilson of the home, Joyce Mirus of Mountainburg, Ark., and Karen Aary of Spiro; one son, Dean Dewitt of Pocola; her mother, Mattie McCartney of Poteau; two sisters, Yvonne Carpenter and Donna Moore, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; four brothers, Johnny Moore of Phoenix, Bill Cravines of Marlton, N.J., Chester McCartney of Poteau and David Cravines of McAlester; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and loved ones and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at United Pentecostal Church of Poteau with the Rev. Don Perry officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Copyright © 2001

This is the full obit for Alyne Gilbert....she was a very special lady...Are you "kin" to her? Alyne Gilbert Alyne Estelle Gilbert, 75, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in her residence. She was a registered nurse, graduating in 1949 from Sparks School of Nursing in Fort Smith. She worked in area hospitals and at Fort Chaffee and was a Baptist. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Woodlawn Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by one sister, Gertrude Cooper of Whelen Springs, and one brother, Watson Smith of Guerdon. Memorial contributions may be made to Cardiac Unit and Oncology Department of Spark Regional Medical Center, 1311 S. I St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. 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 ================================================

Hey Gang, I will be out of slot for Sunday through Friday. Suzy will try to keep you up, and I will try to post what she doesn't have time to when I am back. Have a good week. 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 only ones I know is the oldest cemetery in Ft. Smith, Ar. which is the Oak Cemetery and the White/Shelby Cemetery. I think the The Library or the County Court House might have some more records. 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 ================================================

Dannie Lyons Dannie May Lyons, 51, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in a local hospital. She was an electrical inspector at Whirlpool and a member of Union Baptist Church in Pocola. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Pocola High School gymnasium with burial at Laird Cemetery in Pocola under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela Sorrells of Gaston, S.C., and Christa Maria Bennett of Corpus Cove, Texas; her mother, Lillie Mae Lyons of Pocola; six sisters, Paula Mae Kirksey of Pocola, Florence Woods and Martha Lee, both of Fort Smith, Jean Lyons of Hinesville, Ga., Bertha Jean Clayton of Spiro and Georgia Young of California; five brothers, James Wesley Lyons and Johnny Lyons, both of Fort Smith, Charles Wesley Lyons and Julius Lyons, both of Pocola, and Gabriel Lyons of Sallisaw; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James Wesley Lyons, Gabriel, Johnny and Anthony Lyons, James Sorrells and John Clayton. The family will receive friends at 3209 Birnie Ave. 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 ================================================