The following obits appeared in the Times Record, Fort Smith, Ar. today: PRICE, George; 72; Dale IN; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-6; scsps HENDERSON, Lorene A ( ); 76; Shreveport LA; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-6; scsps COLEMAN, Acel Hubert; 84; Arkoma OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-6; scsps HONEYCUTT, Bonnie Hensley (HENSLEY); 89; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-6; scsps CRAWFORD, Cintha L ( ); 89; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-6; scsps WILLIAMS, Jewell Fay Hall ( ); 90; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-6; scsps FAUST, Mary Elizabeth Dorrough ( ); 70; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-6; scsps CHRONISTER, Grace M ( ); 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-6; scsps COPELAND, Elpha (COPELAND); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-6; scsps WARD, Clyde Floyd Sr; 60; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-3-6; scsps FLANAGAN, Mike; 57; Charleston AR; SW Times; 2001-3-6; scsps BURNS, Virginia Charlene ( ); 71; Russellville AR>Largo Vista TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-6; scsps NEWBERRY, Maurice; 68; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-6; scsps MOORE, Cyril Curtis; 92; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-6; scsps WOODS, Lois (CONDLEY); 87; Paris AR>Hackett AR; SW Times; 2001-3-6; scsps BREWER, Mary Ellen Lovell (LOVELL); 64; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-6; scsps POSTON, Earl; 83; Pocola OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-6; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

Arlton Rogers ALMA - Arlton Rogers, 88, of Alma, formerly of Yell County, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Van Buren. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a retired farmer and a member of Church of Christ. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Danville Church of Christ with burial at Havana Cemetery in Havana under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; one daughter, Mabel Coleman of Mountainburg; one brother, Osby of Paris; three grandchildren, Robin Willroth and Jennifer Coleman, both of Mountainburg, and Shari Moxley of Lillington, N.C.; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ed Taylor, Evell and J.D. Welch, Noble James, Ron Smith and Sonny Dickey. 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 SW Times, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: SOLOMON, Curtis Spencer; 92; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-5; scsps SCRUDDER, Ralph DeSolon; 90; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-3-5; scsps PURDOM, Doyle Hughey; 80; New Blaine AR>CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-5; scsps CRAWFORD, Cintha L ( ); 89; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-5; scsps SHUPERT, Harold; ; 72>Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-5; scsps ROSS, Violet Easter ( ); ; Sallisaw AR; SW Times; 2001-3-5; scsps TIFFEE, James Orville "Sim"; 85; McAlester OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-5; scsps BOBO, Kenneth Dewey; 80; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-5; scsps HUTCHCRAFT, Ernest; ; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-5; scsps SCHREINER, Alvina ( ); 94; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-3-5; scsps GLOSSON, Lonnie; 93; Searcy AR; SW Times; 2001-3-5; scsps SMITH, Frank; 94; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-5; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times Saturday and Sunday: PHIPPS, Doris Ilene ( ); 84; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-3; scsps BEAVERS, Francis Jr; 60; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-3; scsps GOINS, Bill Henry; 80; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-3; scsps FARRIS, Elsie Amylou ( ); 80; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-3; scsps SMITH, Nina ( ); 98; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-3; scsps HOOVER, Doran Allen; 77; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-3; scsps MAXWELL, Zelma ( ); 95; Bokoshe OK>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-3; scsps STARNES, Dorothy Marie (WILLIAMS); 92; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-3; scsps ROGERS, Arlton; 88; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-3; scsps GRAVES, Edna ( ); 83; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-3; scsps EASLEY, Ronald Curtis; 57; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-3; scsps MARTIN, Joe Lee; 76; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-3; scsps DAVIDSON, David "Dave"; 53; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-3; scsps GENOCHIO, Patricia Siegel ( ); 76; Clarksville AR>Santa Clara CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-4; scsps HUFF, Della Irene (HUFF); 0; Van Buren AR>Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-4; scsps WINE, Eloise Marie Z ( ); 82; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-4; scsps HONEYCUTT, Bonnie Hensley (HENSLEY); 89; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-4; scsps HULSE, Nellie ( ); 82; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-4; scsps DIAMOND, Clyde Louis; 62; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-4; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

HARRY WILSON, 75, of Kansas City, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. He was born Oct. 8, 1925 in Pocahontas, Ark. He was a welder. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Wallace and Vader May (McGregery) Wilson; one daughter, Barbara McCoy; and great-granddaughter, Michelle Finley. Survivors include his wife Lois (Fields) Wilson of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Harold Holbrook, Shirley and Frank Fox, and Judy and Jim Bennetzen; brother-in-law Marion Jefferson Fields; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Bible Way Free Will Baptist Church in Cameron. Burial followed at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home. WILMA WELLS GARRETT, 94, of Spiro, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. She was born May 10, 1906 in Lowell, Ark. to William and Ruth Pace Wells. She was a homemaker and retired cook for Spiro Nursing Home. Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Bradford Garrett Sr.; parents; three sisters; and five brothers. Survivors include one son, Clyde Bradford Garrett, Jr. of Spiro; three grandchildren, Michael Garrett of Poteau, Dena Cox and Leticia Garrett, both of Spiro; two great-grandchildren, Zain Garrett of Poteau and Courtney Cox of Spiro; one sister, Evelyn Wiley of Rogers, Ark. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at New Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Avery officiating. Services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Pallbearers will be J.D. Gist, Bob Gist, David Atkinson, Bill Seale, Tim Chaplin and David Gill. BILL HENRY GOINS, 80, of Poteau, died Thursday, March 1, 2001. He was born July 10, 1920 in Poteau. He was a lifetime resident of the Poteau area and a member of the Double Branch Baptist Church in Gilmore. He served in the Army during World War II from Oct. 9, 1942 until his honorable discharge on Jan. 12, 1946. He was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a rancher and worked at Norge (now Whirlpool) from 1962 until 1980. He was a lifetime member of the DAV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Flora Maple Goins; sister, Florene Rhynes of Valley Springs, Calif.; and one brother, Raymond Goins of Stockton, Calif. He is survived by his wife Florance of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Sue and Warner Baxter of Poteau; two grandchildren, Tim Baxter of Tahlequah and Cody Baxter of Stillwater; three sisters, Opal Snyder of Muskogee, Charlene Lierly of Roseville, Calif. and Marie Coleman of Stockton, Calif.; three brothers, Kenneth Goins and Verlan Goins, both of Poteau and Odie Goins of Roseville, Calif.; one aunt, Dollie Goins of Pocola; numerous cousins, other relatives and loved ones; a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at Double Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil McGehee and the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. DOROTHY MARIE STARNES, 92, of Poteau, died Thursday, March 1, 2001. She was a homemaker and a member of Christian Biblical Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons. She is survived by two daughters, Sue Ann Hannah of Anchorage, Alaska and Norma J. Brown of Poteau; one son, Thomas E. Graham of Poteau; a half sister, Bonnie J. Johnson of Texas; one brother, John Williams of Odessa, Texas. Cremation services were under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. NINA SMITH, 98, of Spiro, died Friday, March 2, 2001. She was a homemaker. She was a homemaker and a member of the Woodlawn Assembly of God Church in Spiro. She was born May 18, 1902 at Skullyville, Indian Territory to William and Anna Taylor Mastin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buddy Smith; six sisters and one brother. Survivors include one daughter, Emmaline Swafford of Spiro; one son, Jerry Smith of Spiro; four grandchildren, Aaron Swafford, and Doris McClain, both of Spiro, Marilyn Williams of Muskogee and Gail Freeman of Oklahoma City; four great-grandchildren, Jami Hamby of Spiro, Jonathan Freeman of Oklahoma City, Courtney Williams and Jarrod Williams, both of Muskogee; two great-great-grandchildren, Jonessa Hamby and Aaron Hamby. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at New Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Matthew Sebo officiating, under the direction of the Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. FRANCES O. BEAVERS, JR.. 60, of Fort Smith, died Thursday, March 1, 2001. He was born May 11, 1940 at Tulsa to Francis O. and Irene Penn Beavers, Sr. He was employed at Whirlpool Corp., a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner, he was retired from the Air National Guard. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife Dee of the home; two stepdaughters, Kathy Sanders of Fort Smith and Belinda Nelson of Willington, NJ; one son, Darren Beavers of Nashua, NH; his father, Francis O. Beavers Sr., Fort Smith; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 5 at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Frances Baker officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be Michael Hayes, H. B. Hayes, Kevin Sanders, Odis Stephens, Wayne West, Carl West and Joe Carlile. Military rites conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4446 Stigler. ZELMA MAXWELL, 95, of Bokoshe, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was born March 11, 1905 in Haileyville. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Maxwell; one son; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Leatrice Maxwell of Bokoshe and Jimmie Adams of Panama; one son, L. D. Maxwell of Bokoshe; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews; other relatives and loved ones; a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at 1st Assembly of God Church in Bokoshe with the Rev. Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery. Copyright © 2001 The Poteau Daily News & Sun

The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: BALES, Faye ( ) [BALES]; 81; Harlen County KY>North Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps FRY, Lois Jean ( ); 72; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps FARRIS, Elsie Amylou ( ); 80; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps NICHOLS, Glenn David "Jack"; 86; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps SELPH, Ronnie Gene; 53; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-2; scsps DAFFRON, Edith Sue ( ); 59; Midland AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps HEATHMAN, Donald Robert; 78; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps SULLIVENT, Ralph "Doc"; 78; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-2; scsps KLEIIN, Glenna (COLEMAN); 82; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps SCHMIDLIN, Harold Edward; 82; Talihina OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-2; scsps SPRADLING, Nona Louise Alley (ALLEY); 79; Benton AR>North Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps VAUGHN, Linda ( ); 58; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps IWAMIYA, Frank Talkeshi; 75; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps DOWNING, Peggy Loree ( ); 63; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps DUNCAN, Hubert Ray; 47; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-2; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

HARRY WILSON, 75, of Kansas City, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. He was born Oct. 28, 1925 in Pocahontas, Ark. He was a welder. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Wallace and Vader May (McGregery) Wilson; one daughter, Barbara McCoy; and great-granddaughter, Michelle Finley. Survivors include his wife Lois (Fields) Wilson of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Harold Holbrook, Shirley and Frank Fox, and Judy and Jim Bennetzen; brother-in-law Marion Jefferson Fields; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Bible Way Free Will Baptist Church in Cameron. Burial followed at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home. EUGENE L ROBERTSON, 76, of Howe, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in Poteau. He was born March 25, 1924 in Howe. He was retired from the U.S. Army. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Menglekoch of Phoenix, Ariz., Janet Bixler of Poteau, and Terrie Mathis of Poteau; two sons, James David Robertson of Chandler, Ariz. and John Wayne Robertson of Cushing; one brother, Gail Robertson of Duncan; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous other relativeS and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 11 am. Saturday, March 3 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with the Rev. Warner Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery at Glendale under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. HAROLD EDWARD SCHMIDLIN, 82, of Talihina and formerly of Panama, died Thursday, March 1, 2001. He was born March 9, 1918 in Detroit, Mich. Mr. Schmidlin was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army and a member of the Buck Creek Baptist Church. He coached little league baseball team at the church for several years and was a member of the VFW and a Mason. He worked in tool and die. Survivors include one son, Philip H. Schmidlin of Hartland, Mich.; a daughter-in-law, Susan Schmidlin; numerous other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at Buck Creek Baptist Church in Panama with the Rev. Charles Evans and the Rev. Sonny Duncan officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Panama under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Copyright © 2001

Harvey Dowty Harvey Dowty, 20, of Van Buren died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, in Van Buren. He graduated from Van Buren High School and attended First Assembly of God Church in Van Buren. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Gill Cemetery Arbor in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by his parents, Johnny and Betty Dowty of Van Buren; and two sisters, Cynthia Dowty of Rock Dale, Texas, and Carolyn Ford of Alma. 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: shirley fedele <sfedele@qwest.net> To: <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 12:31 AM Subject: Dowty, Harvey INfo > Hi Carolyn, > Could you give me more info. on the DOWTY, Harvey "20" in > Van Buren, Ar. from the SW Times 2/28/2001? I sure would > appreciate it. > Thank You > Shirley Dixon Fedele > >

The following is the indexed version of today's obits: VAUGHN, Linda ( ); 58; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-1; scsps WILSON, Harry; 75; Kansas City MO; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-1; scsps VANNARATH, Khamia; 47; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-1; scsps JONES, Roy Estel; 88; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-3-1; scsps KNIGHT, Orvel James; 77; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-3-1; scsps SNIPES, Eugene Alton; 83; Scanton AR; SW Times; 2001-3-1; scsps ROBERTSON, Eugene L; 76; Howe OK>Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-3-1; scsps STEPP, Lona Lucille (GUESS); 62; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-3-1; scsps THOMPSON, Frances ( ); 97; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-3-1; scsps HISAW, Lucille "Lou" ( ); 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-3-1; 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 ================================================

Good Afternoon, sorry to be a little late... These are the obits that appeared in the SW Times, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: Linda Vaughn Linda Vaughn, 58, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was an optician for the Eye Group, a member of Oak Cliff Baptist Church, a Sunday school teacher for the senior girls, a choir member and a member of the Sweet Adeline Ladies Barber Shop Quartet. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Oak Cliff Baptist Church with burial at White Rock Cemetery in White Rock Community under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by one son, Shane Vaughn of Fort Smith; one sister, Cindy Fose of Fort Smith; and one nephew, Josh Fose of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be the men of Oak Cliff Baptist Church. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Cliff Baptist Church, 3701 S. Gary St., Fort Smith, AR 72903. Harry Wilson KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Harry Wilson, 75, of Kansas City, Mo. died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in Kansas City. He was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Pocahontas, Ark. and was a welder. Funeral was held Wednesday in Bible Way Free Will Baptist Church in Cameron with burial at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. He is survived by his wife, Lois; three daughters, Linda Holbrook, Shirley Fox and Judy Bennetzen; 14 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Khamla Vannarath Khamla Vannarath, 47, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2001, in a local hospital. He was an electrician for Air Systems Inc. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. The body will be cremated. He is survived by his wife, Ammala; one daughter, Amita Vannarath of Fort Smith; two sons, Frankie and Osmond Vannarath, both of Fort Smith; two sisters, Khaougenn Vannarath and Sounath Sithisack, both of Vientrane, Laos; one brother, Khaomam Vannarath of Vientrane, Laos. Roy Jones ALMA - Roy Estel Jones, 88, of Alma died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in his home. He was retired from Desoto Furniture Company after 33 years and he was the widower of Lucille Jones. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Sue Thomas of Mountainburg and Mary Estel Miller of Summerville, S.C.; two sons, James Dennis Jones of Cedarville and Edgar Alan Jones of Fort Smith; two sisters, Laura Jackson of Denton, Texas and Vern Yarbrough of Canton, Texas; one brother, Herbert of Arlington, Texas; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Chuck, Byran, and Rodney Thomas, James Jones, Bruce Burcham and David Winders. Honorary pallbearers will be his great-grandsons and great-granddaughters. Lona Stepp OARK - Lona Lucille Stepp, 62, of Oark died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in Oark. She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Salus Free Holiness Church with burial at Buckhorn Cemetery in Fallsville under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. She is survived by her husband, Roy C.; one daughter, Gail Ray of Mena; three sons, Vernon, Bobby and Jeffrey Stepp, all of Oark; two sisters, Florence Marie Miller of Marble and Florence Bell Guess of Oklahoma; one brother, Charles Edmon Guess of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bobby, Vernon, Jeffrey, Kevin, Roy and Steven Stepp. Eugene Robertson HOWE - Eugene L. Robertson, 76, of Howe died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in Poteau. He was born March 25, 1924, in Howe. He was retired from the Army. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Evans and Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Glendale. He is survived by three daughters, Sandra Menglekoch of Phoenix, Janet Bixler and Terrie Mathis, both of Poteau; two sons, James David Robertson of Chandler, Okla. and John Wayne Robertson of Cushing, Okla.; one brother, Gail Robertson of Duncan, Okla.; 13 grandchildren, and 10 great-granchildren. Eugene Snipes SCRANTON - Eugene Alton Snipes, 83, of Scranton died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in Scranton. He was a Army Air Force veteran of World War II and a retired carpenter, a member of V.F.W. and a Baptist. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial at McKendree Cemetery in Scranton. He is survived by his wife, Lorene; two daughters, Lisa Ann Bradley and Janice Bailey of Rechett Canyon, Calif.; two sons, Joseph of Fort Smith and Bruce David of Tulsa; one sister, Ruth Claunch of Greenwood; one brother, Wilber Lee Snipes of Lemitar, N.M.; 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Orvel Knight ALMA - Orvel James Knight, 77, of Alma died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in a local hospital. He was a self-employed mechanic and a member of Alma Full Gospel Outreach Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren with burial at Evergreen Cemetery in Alma. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three daughters, Sandra and Sheila Knight both of Bloomfield, Mo. and Donna Kay Robinson of Alma; three stepdaughters, Anna May Carter of East Prairie, Mo., Patsy Gravil of Sikeston, Mo. and Cres Julian of Van Buren; two sons, Jerry of Prescott and Danny of St. Louis; four stepsons, Frank Finney of Winfield, Mo., Charles Finney of Mulberry, Edgar Finney of Fort Smith and Bud Finney of Van Buren; one brother, James Knight of New Orleans; 32 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Scott and Charlie Finney Jr., Bradley and Ronnie Lee Julian Jr., Jorge Daponte, James Darden, Ronnie Julian Sr. and Chuck Finney. Frances Thompson CLARKSVILLE - Frances Thompson, 97, of Clarksville died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, in her home. She was born March 21, 1903, in Cane Hill. She was a Red Cross volunteer during World War II and was a member of First United Methodist Church and a member and past president of Methodist Women's Association and a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She served on Johnson County Library Board several years and compiled the history of Johnson County Library. She was the widow of Fletcher Thompson. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in First United Methodist Church with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville. She is survived by two granddaughters, Kathy Robertson of Clarksville and Phyllis Tucker of Little Rock, three great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Phillip Grabher, Ron Taylor, MIchael Webb, Howard Haasis, Robert Carter and Jess Thompson. Memorial contributions may be made to Johnson County Public Library, No. 2 Taylor Circle, Clarksville, AR 72830. Lucille Hisaw Lucille "Lou" Hisaw, 77, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of VFW, Ladies Auxiliary and was a Methodist. She was the widow of Lloyd R. Hisaw. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. The body will be cremated. She is survived by one daughter, Cathy L. O'Neal of Cabot; one son, Ronnie R. Hisaw of Fort Smith; four sisters, Frances Davis, Betty Mills and Ruthie Daneshmayeh, all of Tulsa and Billie Higginbotham of Clovis, Calif.; and one granddaughter, Chelsea L. O'Neal. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Smith National Cemetery in Memory of Lucille Hisaw, 522 Garland, Fort Smith, AR 72901. Peggy Loree Downing, age 63, of Fort Smith, formerly of Camarillo, Calif., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, in Fort Smith following a long illness. Born July 20, 1937, in Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna Smith. She graduated from Exeter High School in Exeter, Calif. and the Porterville Psychiatric Technician Training Program with a degree in Psychiatric Nursing Science where she met and married Kenneth Downing. She worked for 27 years as a senior Psychiatric Technician and 5 years as the executive secretary at Camarillo State Hospital and Developmental Center. Peggy was very talented. She had a passion for decorating and was an accomplished artist. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son, Dana Quinn his wife Debbie, Dirk Downing and his wife Toni; grandchildren, Kasey Cleland, Crystal and Nicholas Downing, all of Camarillo, Calif., Wendy Downing of Georgia, Annette Dyer of Florida; and five great-grandchildren. He husband Kenneth Downing, her parents and sister, Shirley Mavis Smith preceded her in death. Special thanks to Charlene Hurston and Becky and Lou Howell for their care and support to her. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith. Arrangements are under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Ermal A. Rush Woodward, 82, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bonanza Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.R. "Rose" Woodward. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Hackett. She is survived by five daughters, Earnestine Mullen of Newark, Texas, Ruby Andrews of Jonesboro, Joyce Jones of Van Buren, Glenda Nichols of Fort Smith and Barbara Hatfield of Bonanza; three sons, Toney Biggers of Fort Worth, Texas, Henry Bearce of Charleston and Deamos Woodward of Farmington; 51 grandchildren, 102 great-grandchildren, and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Ernie and Gary Randall, Joe Bearce, Chuck Weathers, James, David and Harold Dye, Jeff and Carl Pittman. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Peachtree Hospice, 2910 Jenny Lind, Fort Smith, AR 72901. Harold Loyd Coleman, 78, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in his residence. He was a veteran of World War II and worked in maintenance for General Electric. He was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Billie Ann Coleman of the home; two daughters, Gayle and husband Jim Tindall and Becky Hewitt, all of Fort Smith; one sister, Alice Floyd of Houston; two brothers, Acel Coleman of Arkoma and Floyd Coleman of Barrington, R.I.; two grandchildren, September Hewitt of Fort Smith and London Hewitt of Conway. Pallbearers will be Jim Tindall, Perry Davis, Scott Bates, Mark Self, Jessie Henry and Ron Hadley. Margaret Ferrari Eads, 73, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a graduate of Durham Hall High School in St. Paul, Minn. and Maryville College in St. Louis. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith. After a private burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, a memorial mass will be 11 a.m. today in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, William Martin Eads Jr. of Fort Smith; one daughter, Elizabeth Eads of Denver; two sons and daughter-in-law, William Martin Eads III and Mona York Eads of Fort Smith and Michael Cravens Eads of Boston; three grandchildren, Christopher William, Braden Joseph and Megan Elizabeth Eads, all of Fort Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic School, 223 S. 14 St., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Trinity Junior High School, 1205 S. Albert Pike, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Manson Wiley Jr., 55, of Van Buren died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in his home. He was a 1963 graduate of Van Buren High School and attended the University of Arkansas. He was an engineer with the Union Pacific Railroad and a Air Force veteran and a Mason and a member of the UTU. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Gracelawn Cemetery Arbor in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by one daughter, Valerie Wiley of Van Buren; one brother and sister-in-law, Dorvan and Mikie Wiley of Van Buren; six nieces, Caralynn Karney and Amanda and Stephanie Wiley, all of Van Buren, Marissa, Holly and Caitlin Hicks, all of Kibler; two nephews, Brad Wiley of Alma and Brett Wiley of Van Buren. Pallbearers will be Allen Hessman, Gary Jones, Mark Polk, Donny Ponder, Mike Helmer and David Moore. 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 ================================================

--part1_ca.117c0e28.27cffa8e_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I think this is of local interest... Taken from LeFlore County, OK's mail list... Best wishes, Suzy ***************************************************** Decoration day at the Reichert Cemetery is May 13, 2001. There will be a potluck dinner at the Reichert Community Building/ Fire Station on the same day around 12:45. If you are interested, please bring a covered dish, desert, and/or drink. Everything else will be provided. If you would also like to make a donation to the cemetery fund, mail donation to Reichert Cemetery, c/o Pat Deere, HC 64 Box 3840, Heavener, Ok 74937. Kim White Robertson "KIMR@ALLTELL.NET" --part1_ca.117c0e28.27cffa8e_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: <OKLEFLOR-L-request@rootsweb.com> Received: from rly-yc04.mx.aol.com (rly-yc04.mail.aol.com [172.18.149.36]) by air-yc05.mail.aol.com (v77_r1.21) with ESMTP; Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:58:51 -0500 Received: from lists5.rootsweb.com (lists5.rootsweb.com [63.92.80.123]) by rly-yc04.mx.aol.com (v77_r1.21) with ESMTP; Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:58:37 -0500 Received: (from slist@localhost) by lists5.rootsweb.com (8.10.1/8.10.1) id f1RLtKV03098; Tue, 27 Feb 2001 14:55:20 -0700 Resent-Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 14:55:20 -0700 X-Original-Sender: kimr@alltel.net Tue Feb 27 14:55:20 2001 Message-ID: <002801c0a109$0e999e20$618b27a2@alltel.net> From: "Kim Robertson" <kimr@alltel.net> Old-To: "Lila Thompson" <lwthom@viagrafix.net>, <OKLEFLOR-L@rootsweb.com>, "Gail Herman" <BH6ixty7@aol.com> Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:02:58 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4133.2400 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4133.2400 Subject: [OKLEFLORE] Decoration Day Dinner at Reichert, OK Resent-Message-ID: <naO4lC.A.Pw.IJCn6@lists5.rootsweb.com> To: OKLEFLOR-L@rootsweb.com Resent-From: OKLEFLOR-L@rootsweb.com Reply-To: OKLEFLOR-L@rootsweb.com X-Mailing-List: <OKLEFLOR-L@rootsweb.com> archive/latest/3677 X-Loop: OKLEFLOR-L@rootsweb.com Precedence: list Resent-Sender: OKLEFLOR-L-request@rootsweb.com Decoration day at the Reichert Cemetery is May 13, 2001. There will be a potluck dinner at the Reichert Community Building/ Fire Station on the same day around 12:45. If you are interested, please bring a covered dish, desert, and/or drink. Everything else will be provided. If you would also like to make a donation to the cemetery fund, mail donation to Reichert Cemetery, c/o Pat Deere, HC 64 Box 3840, Heavener, Ok 74937. Kim White Robertson ==== OKLEFLOR Mailing List ==== How to Locate a Town or County - new township maps http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/locatetown.htm --part1_ca.117c0e28.27cffa8e_boundary--

WHITNEY ROSWELL CHECKETTS, 72, of Heavener, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001 in Duchesne, Utah. He was born Jan. 29, 1929 in Bear River City, Utah to Charles and Ida May Stevens Checketts. He married Darlene Barrow on June 20, 1951 in the Logan LDS Temple. He married Helen Rosemary Wiggins on Nov. 16, 1990 in Greeley, Colo. He was preceded in death by his wife Darlene and 12 brothers and sisters. He served in the Army Reserve. Mr. Checketts lived in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho and Oklahoma where he managed and owned various farms and dairies for the LDS Church and for himself. He retired from the Pierce LDS Church Farm in 1992. He was a member of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in the Texas Louisiana Mission from 1948 to 1950, served in Bishopric, as a Stake Missionary and in many other callings. The Book of Mormon was his favorite book and he shared its teachings of Christ with everyone he met. He is survived by his wife Helen of the home; his children, Jolene (Farrell) Farnsworth of Duchesne, Utah, Roswell (Kerry) Checketts of LaSalle, Colo., McKay (Martha) Checketts of Columbia, N.C., Max (Donna) Checketts of Rexburg, Idaho, Tamara (Ross) Jorgensen, of Grace, Idaho, Thad (Lori) Checketts of Lebanon, Ind., Russell (Wendy) Checketts of Burley, Idaho, stepdaughters, Lavonne (Buddy) Myers of Frisco, Texas, Barbara (Steve) Johnson of Lakewood, Colo., Cynthia Drewry of Heavener; 34 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; three sisters, Minnie Frehner, Marcia Taylor and Arletta Thomley. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Bear River LDS Ward Chapel. Burial was in the Bear River City Cemetery. DAVID H. SMITH, 45, of Cameron, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was born July 3, 1955 in Poteau. He was Chief of Police for the town of Cameron. Mr. Smith was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, Special Forces, Chief of Police of Cameron, member of the Moshulatubbee Lodge, member of the Fraternal Order of Police, member of the Oklahoma Association of Chief of Police Officers, member of the Oklahoma National Guard - HDQT STARC. Survivors include his wife, Cindy of the home; two daughters, Esther Lea and Amber Rose of the home; his mother Evelyn Smith, of the home; his mother-in-law, Jeanie Morgan; grandmother-in-law, Granny Butler, brothers-in-law and wives, Joe and Barbara Morgan and Barry and Carolyn Morgan; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; a host of special friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 2 at Poteau Church of Christ in Poteau. Burial will follow in Slatonville Cemetery in Slaytonville, Ark,. under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Pallbearers will be Robert Marchant, Eric Frey, Hanson Taylor, Joe Morgan, Barry Morgan and Richard Cooper. JAMES E. "PAT" JACKSON, 75, of Spiro, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001. He was born Aug.17, 1925 in Colby, Kan. to James and Frances Jackson. He moved to Spiro eight years ago from Hudson, Colo. He was a member of the Cattlemen’s Association, American Quarter Horse Association, and the Paint Horse Association. He retired in 1980 from ICX Truck Lines and was also a Rancher. He was a member of Saint Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Spiro. Mr. Jackson served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Willis Jackson. He married Alvera Depperfchmidt Aug. 28, 1947 in Oakley, Kan., she survives of the home. Other survivors include five sons, Daryl Jackson of Poteau, Kenneth Jackson of Bokoshe, Kevin Jackson, Chad Jackson, and Mark Jackson, all of Spiro; three daughters, Mary Dinges, Cathy Temple and Colette Chesner, all of Denver, Colo.; one brother Dean Jackson of Denver, Colo.; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass for Mr. Jackson will be 10 a.m., Thursday, March 1, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau with Father Khiet Nguyen officiating. A Rosary Service will be held 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the Grace Manor Chapel in Poteau. Burial will be in the Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Military Honors will be presented by the VFW Post 4446 from Stigler. Copyright © 2001

Jerry Ritchie POCOLA - Jerry P. Ritchie, 58, of Pocola died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was a Postal Service letter carrier and a member of Southside Baptist Church. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Wrenetta; three sons, Alan Burns of Fort Smith, Brian Burns of Bloomington, Ind., and Craig Burns of Alma; one brother, Bill Ritchie of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, Blake, Breckenn, Brennan, Baylee and Brianna Burns. Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 2400 Dodson Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or St. Edward Hospice, P.O. Box 17000, Fort Smith, AR 72917-7000 or American Cancer Society Arkansas Division, P.O. Box 3822, Little Rock, AR 72203 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 ================================================

Mamie Fountain Mamie Fountain, 95, of Fort Smith died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was a member of King Solomon Baptist Church and the widow of Leo Fountain. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at King Solomon Baptist Church with burial at 10 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by three sisters, Blanche Ahart, Ruth Jones Brown and Francis Feimster, all of Fort Smith; and one grandchild, Leo Fountain III. Pallbearers will be James, Ron and Walter Brewer, Shawn and Billy Simpson Jr. and William Gordon III. 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 SW Times, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: REED, William Hubert; 81; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps EADS`, Margaret Ferrari ( ); 73; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps SMITH, David H; 45; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps JETER, Christine (BARLOW); 70; Texarkana TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-28; scsps WILEY, Manson Jr; 55; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps WELLS, Cora Bell ( ); 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps WILSON, Harry; 75; Kansas City MO; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-28; scsps JONES, Roy Estel; 88; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps HAMILTON, Fred G; 83; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-28; scsps UMHOLTZ, Roger Carroll; 63; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps KNIGHT, Orvel James; 72; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps SMITH, Jack Olen "Red"; 80; Muskogee OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-28; scsps DOWTY, Harvey; 20; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps WOODWARD, Earmal A Rush ( ) [BIGGERS] [BEARCE]; 82; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps RITCHIE, Jerry P; 58; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-28; scsps VINSON, Kathryn Terrell (TERRELL); 62; Stilwell OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-28; 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 ================================================

Good Morning, The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: WEST, Wavie R ( ); 100; Coal Hill AR>Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-27; scsps WRIGHT, Donna L Haire (HAIRE); 58; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-27; scsps CLAPHAN, Dwight Edward; 70; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-27; scsps GARRETT, Wilma Wells ( ); 94; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-27; scsps PEEVY, Roger Leon; 72; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-27; scsps MOORE, Clara M ( ); 98; Mena AR>Round Rock TX; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-27; scsps WALCOTT, James Dexter; ; Hollandale MS; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-27; scsps WHITE, Mary Almeda "Meda" ( ); 90; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-2-27; scsps THREATT, Rev R L; 72; Magazine AR; SW Times; 2001-2-27; scsps JACKSON, James E "Pat"; 75; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-27; scsps LOWRIMORE, William George; 85; Fairhope AL; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-27; scsps DELANEY, Anna (LADAGE); 93; Fort Smith AR>West Allis WI; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-27; scsps TRUELOVE, Carl; 75; Mountainburg AR; SW Times; 2001-2-27; scsps SEIBERT, Ellen Isabel (GREEN); 82; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-27; 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 ================================================

H.F. FINE H.F. "Dick" Fine, 87, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was co-owner of Southern Transit Trucking and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Peters Cemetery in Alma. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Chunn of Fort Smith; one son, James of Fort Smith; two grandchildren, Richard Fine of Fort Smith and Sharon Lazdins of Tulsa; and one great-grandchild, Emma Christine Lazdins. Pallbearers will be Larrey Carter, Gary Moore, George Sanders, Stanley Francis, Mike Gilerth, Jimmy and Richard Fine and J.P. Bell. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 2201 S. Dallas 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 ================================================

JOAN DAVES COOKSON, Okla. - Joan Mawson Daves, 71, of Cookson, Okla., died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, in Tulsa. Funeral will be 1 p.m. today in the United Methodist Church of Cookson with burial at Cookson-Proctor Cemetery under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home of Tahlequah, Okla. She is survived by her husband, Harvey; two daughters, Pam Brown of Springfield, Mo., and Janice Janet of Broken Arrow, Okla.; a sister, Jean Reed of Fort Smith; a brother, Roger Mawson of Fort Smith; and two grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Janet, both of Broken Arrow. Pallbearers will be Bobby and Roy Mizell, Randy Brown, Terry Janet, Larry Stockton and Charles Hatfield. 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 ================================================

BENITA JO JAMES, 38, of Talihina, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001. She was born Jan. 4, 1963 in Compton, Calif., to Bennie Lee and Hilda Marie Monroe James. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She was preceded in death by her mother; and one sister, Daphne Monroe. Survivors include one son, Phillip James; two daughters, Jillian James and Marlee James; and her father, all of the home; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Russell James of Albuquerque, N.M. and Corey and Brenda James of Talihina; Keith James of Talihina; Michael and Lisa Monroe of Poteau; one sister, Janice Stout of McAlester; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the Greenhill Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynch officiating. Cremation services arranged by Talihina Funeral Home. BEULAH MCCULLAR PARTAIN, 96, of Bokoshe, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001. She was born March 21, 1904 at Antlers to Alonzo W.A. and Minnie Herron McCullar. She was a homemaker and a member of Bokoshe Church of Christ. She loved to garden. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charlie Partain; four sisters, Maude Kennedy, Deletha McLemore, Erie Burgess and Clara Whitfield; and one brother, Dee McCullar. She is survived by three sons, Edward Partain of Tulsa, Wayne Partain of Kerrville, Texas, and Lanny Partain of Fairfield, Calif.; three sisters, Ruth Broome of El Paso, Texas, Thelma Nixon of Houston, Texas, and Opal Tanksley of Bokoshe; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Bokoshe Church of Christ with Mr. Joe Avery officiating. Burial will follow in Old Bokoshe Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Pallbearers will be Donald Horton, Bennett Tanksley, Bobby Brown, Wayne Kroft, Fredrick Van Doren, and Jerry Horton. BARBARA EARLINE LEE, 64, of Sallisaw, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001. She was born July 16, 1936 in Honobia to Earl Williams and Geraldine Mickle Williams. She has been a resident of Sallisaw for eight years.She was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Gary Mowdy. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Marlon and Jackie Mowdy of Pocahontas, Ark., Brian Mowdy of Sallisaw, and Bill E. and Amanda Lee of Tecumseh; five grandchildren, Rheanna Mowdy, Steven Wenberg, Michael Lee, Madeline Lee, and Alisha Mavon; one sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Gene Heathcott of Mounds; two brothers and one sister-in-law, David and Ruth Williams and Flynn Williams, both of Sallisaw; she is also survived by Charlene Stegall, Drew Mowdy, Bill Lee; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. Services will be at noon Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Little River Community Church with Father Jeff Polishek officiating. Burial will be at Ludlow Cemetery under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home. Copyright © 2001,

Sorry, I am out of it this morning. Here are the obits for Saturday and Sunday BRADLEY, Merle L; 85; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-27; scsps KLECK, DORIS MARIE ( ); 75; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-2-25; scsps ARMSTRONG, Jaylene Beatrice (ARMSTRONG); 26; Talihina OK>Portales NM; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-25; scsps DUNCAN, Mable Rhea (YOUNG); 52; North Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-2-25; scsps GOODSON, Donald E "Don"; 69; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-25; scsps HALL, Rex Ramon; 76; Wister OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-25; scsps SANDLER, Theresa ( ); 65; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-25; scsps JOHNSON, Maribel Burrough ( ) [BURROUGH]; 86; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-25; scsps HONEYCUTT, Clarence C; 94; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-25; scsps JAMES, Myka V; 0; Fort Smith AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-25; scsps ELKINS, George Ellis; 77; Magazine AR; SW Times; 2001-2-25; scsps SHAVER, EULA F ( ); 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-25; scsps FELLABAUM, Rev Ward; 84; Oklahoma City OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-24; scsps RANTZ, Winton Floyd; 76; Elizabeth AR; SW Times; 2001-2-24; scsps BRADLEY, Merle L; 85; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-24; scsps JOHNSON, Ila ( ); 93; Burnville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-24; scsps STREET, Morris K; 77; Dayton AR; SW Times; 2001-2-24; scsps MOORE, Sally (BROWN) [REED]; 77; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-2-24; 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 ================================================