Sorry, for the inconvenience, but I have been off the air for three days, just got it repaired. I will try and post some of the past obits tomorrow first thing. My Internet connection went "haywire" and I finally got it fixed. 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 ================================================

Surnames: Hammock, Morris, Hanley Searching for information for Asa Hammock, died Sebastian Co.. Feb 1900, also have heard daughter Emma Jane Hammock married J. Morris in Sebastian Co. 1888. Emma was widowed and later married Hanley. Any information/confirmation on these Hammock family members would be appreciated. Rose Allgood Clarksville, TN

Please give a full obit for Viola Long. Thanks. C.R. "Wil" Wilburn

VIAN -- Dixie Ruth Cook, 74 of Vian died Sunday, February 4, 2001 in Vian. She earned a bachelor's degree from Fresno State College in Fresno, Calif. and a master's degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla. She was a retired Vian public school teacher with 29 years of service. She was a member of Vian Baptist Church and the widow of John Ed Cook. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Vian Baptist Church with burial at Round Mountain Cemetery west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by one daughter, Doris Pack of Vian; one son, Lewis of Vian; five sisters, Violet Long of Pleasant Hill, Calif., Monnie Sourjohn of Sapulpa, Ok, Lois Shanks of Glenpool, Ok, LIllisn Cantrett of Tuttle, Ok and Fern Andrews of Sallisaw; three brothers, Paul and John Roark, both of Vian and Frank Roard of Sallisaw; four granddaughters; and 10 great-grandchildren. Pall bearers will be Jim Armstrong, Ed Brockman, Dr. Frank Long, Charlie Davis, Bobby Shanks and Gene Walters. Viewing will be from 9 a.,m. to 9 p.m. today at the Funeral Home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Pool <PoolL@theriver.com> To: Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 9:26 PM Subject: RE: [ARSebast] Obituaries, February 6 & 7th, 2001 - COOK > Carolyn - Please send obit on: > > COOK, Dixie Ruth (ROARK); 74; Vian OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; scsps > > Larry Pool > Tucson, AZ > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley [mailto:angelears@alltel.net] > Sent: Wednesday, 07 February, 2001 9:55 AM > To: ARSEBAST-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ARSebast] Obituaries, February 6 & 7th, 2001 > > > The following obits appeared in the SW Time, Ft. Smith, Ar.: > > > JANSEN, Rose Mary (KREMERS); 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps > TURNER, Lea Riddle ( ); 83; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps > COUCH, Betty Elizabeth ( ); 64; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; scsps > BOYLE, Martha Lee ( ); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps > GRAVES, Shelly (ESTEP); 57; Chester AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps > HOLT, George Leon; 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps > REESE, Rozella May ( ); 71; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps > SPARKS, Iva Mae (NEFF); 87; Waldron AR>Orange CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; > scsps > GORDEN, Louise ( ); 88; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps > SMITH, Loyd N "Sharp"; 77; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; scsps > COOK, Dixie Ruth (ROARK); 74; Vian OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; scsps > AUSTIN, Hunter Thomas; 0; DeQueen AR>Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; > scsps > REDDING, Arvel M; 81; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps > HICKS, Leon; 60; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps > > > STOGSDILL, John Robert; 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > CARSON, Lester; 82; Claremore OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps > BREDRICK, Iris A ( ); 78; Claremore OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps > LACKEY, Billy Ray; 74; Gore OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps > OAKES, Betty Mae ( ); 79; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > HARE, Lorene M ( ); 76; Gainsville GA; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps > ROWE, Martha Jean "Marty" (NEAL); 53; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; > scsps > NEELY, Velma ( ); 92; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > HICKS, Larry Lee; 17; Hagerville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > ROFFINE, Helen (BISHOP); 93; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > JAMES, Eula Rose ( ); 90; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > BRISCOE, Fred J; 79; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > LOGAN, Christopher "Chris"; 37; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > MOORE, Herbert Wann "Dud"; 79; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > SMITH, Nancy Louise (GEARHEART); 55; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; > scsps > ROBERTS, Wayne Edwards; 72; Homer AK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps > HAIRE, Mary Phares ( ); 87; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps > CARTER, R Clarence; 92; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps > AKINS, Adell (MORRIS); 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; 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 > ================================================ > > > > ==== ARSEBAST Mailing List ==== > Local newspapers online are Fort Smith's "Southwest Times Record" @ > Http://www.swtimes.com and also Poteau, Oklahoma's "Poteau Daily Sun" @ > Http://www.pdns.com > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. 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The following obituaries appeared in the SW Times, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: PRIDDY, Jerry Lee; 48; Heavener OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-8; scsps ANDREWS, Eunice G ( ); 100; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps LONG, Viola ( ); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps TREAT, Rose ( ); 90; Mountainburg AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps DRAKE, Jennie Lee (KUPSICK); 57; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-8; scsps WILKINS, Gerald Eugene "Catfish"; 44; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps RICHARDSON, Delbert; 77; Oklahoma City OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-8; scsps PHANTHAVONG, Noy Sengsirivanh (THONGSY); 60; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps CRABTREE, Loraine ( ); 83; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps TINSLEY, Myrtle Odean (MILAM); 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps GETTLE, Barbara G (BURNER); 53; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps CURTIS, James Carroll; 58; Scanton AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps HART, Ira Edward; 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps KARL, Jay Lester Sr; 98; OKLAHOMA>Selma CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-8; scsps MORGAN, Roland T; 79; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; scsps LOCKETT, Ethel Vernada ( ); 93; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-8; 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 ================================================

IVA SPARKS Orange, Calif.-- Iva Mae Sparks, 87 of Orange, Calif, formerly of Waldron, died Wednesday, January 31, 2001in Orange. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Winfield Baptist Church with burail at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Harris of Anaheim, Calif; two sons, Jerry Dewitt of Santa Rosa, Calif and Wayne Sparks of San Jose, Calif; two sister, Opal Fitch and Mildred Farnsworth, both of Orangew; one brother, Don Neff of Santa Rosa, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: CCCharlie1@aol.com To: angelears@alltel.net Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, February 6 & 7th, 2001 In a message dated 2/7/01 9:00:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, angelears@alltel.net writes: SPARKS, Iva Mae (NEFF); 87; Waldron AR>Orange CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; More info, please. Thanks! Charlie

The following is the obit on IDONA SORRELL: Sprio- Idona C. Sorrell, 92 of Spiro died Friday February 2, 2001 in Sprio. She worked in Banking for many years in Bokoshe, Ok. and Sprio. She was a member of the Eastern Star for 70 years and was initiated into Bokoshe Chapter # 144 in 9135. She was the widow of George Sorrell Funeral will be 2 p.m Monday at First United Methodist Chruch with burial at Sprio City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. She is survived by three nieces, Dr. Mary Lou Lewis of Madison W. Va., Betty Sue Coperthite of Phoenix and Francis Wood of Van Buren and three nephews, Bill and Bruce Lyons of West Virginia nd Haskell Carpenter of Oklahoma City. Pall bearers will be Bill Schmide, Dr. Robert Williams, Andy Williams, Gene Williamson, Ron Sheetz and Geoffrey Don Brannon The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: NANATOBE2@aol.com To: angelears@alltel.net Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, February4th& 5th, 2001 In a message dated 02/05/2001 11:43:45 AM Central Standard Time, angelears@alltel.net writes: SORRELL, Idona C ( ); 92; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-4; scsps would like copy of obit Please joye

Johnnie, the following obituary on Marston: AUDREY MARSTON Audrey Marston, 78, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Barling and a machine operator for T.J. Smith Box Company. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sugar Grove Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. She is survived by a son, Bill Mizell of Barling; a sister, LaFawn Choates of Fort Smith; a brother, Edward Hill of Fort Smith; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Brian, Donny, Doug, Kieth, Chris and Phillip Mizell. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: <Grandma24k@aol.com> To: <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, February4th& 5th, 2001 > Please may I have Audrey Hill Marston obit? Johnnie > >

The following obits appeared in the SW Time, Ft. Smith, Ar.: JANSEN, Rose Mary (KREMERS); 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps TURNER, Lea Riddle ( ); 83; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps COUCH, Betty Elizabeth ( ); 64; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; scsps BOYLE, Martha Lee ( ); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps GRAVES, Shelly (ESTEP); 57; Chester AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps HOLT, George Leon; 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps REESE, Rozella May ( ); 71; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps SPARKS, Iva Mae (NEFF); 87; Waldron AR>Orange CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; scsps GORDEN, Louise ( ); 88; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps SMITH, Loyd N "Sharp"; 77; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; scsps COOK, Dixie Ruth (ROARK); 74; Vian OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-6; scsps AUSTIN, Hunter Thomas; 0; DeQueen AR>Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps REDDING, Arvel M; 81; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps HICKS, Leon; 60; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-2-6; scsps STOGSDILL, John Robert; 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps CARSON, Lester; 82; Claremore OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps BREDRICK, Iris A ( ); 78; Claremore OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps LACKEY, Billy Ray; 74; Gore OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps OAKES, Betty Mae ( ); 79; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps HARE, Lorene M ( ); 76; Gainsville GA; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps ROWE, Martha Jean "Marty" (NEAL); 53; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps NEELY, Velma ( ); 92; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps HICKS, Larry Lee; 17; Hagerville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps ROFFINE, Helen (BISHOP); 93; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps JAMES, Eula Rose ( ); 90; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps BRISCOE, Fred J; 79; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps LOGAN, Christopher "Chris"; 37; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps MOORE, Herbert Wann "Dud"; 79; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps SMITH, Nancy Louise (GEARHEART); 55; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps ROBERTS, Wayne Edwards; 72; Homer AK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps HAIRE, Mary Phares ( ); 87; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; scsps CARTER, R Clarence; 92; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-7; scsps AKINS, Adell (MORRIS); 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-7; 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 ================================================

As per your request, this is the Rice Obituary: MARVIN RICE BOONEVILLE - Marvin Dean Rice, 78, of Booneville died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, in his home. he was a former deacon of Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Air Force and Whirlpool Corp. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Roberts Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with burial at Carolan Cemetery in Booneville. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; a daughter, Denice Rice of Booneville; two sons, Jimmy of Booneville and Jerry of Fort Smith; three sisters, Alvis Wilkins of Camden, Ruby Lower and Bessie Cherry, both of California; one brother, Charlie of Kentucky; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================ ----- Original Message ----- From: CCCharlie1@aol.com To: angelears@alltel.net Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, February4th& 5th, 2001 In a message dated 2/5/01 9:43:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, angelears@alltel.net writes: RICE, Marvin Dean; 78; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps More info, please. Charlie

The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Fort Smith, Ar. Sunday & Monday: WILRIDGE, Mary L ( ); 87; Lafayette LA; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-4; scsps RICE, Marvin Dean; 78; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps JOHNSON, Kenneth Darel; 54; Charleston AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps BREWER, Charles E Jr; 41; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps BROWN, Flossie Ethel ( ); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps KJOSA, Nathaniel Dean; 25; Huntington AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps PLUMMER, Jean (NORTHRIP); 70; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps BRYANT, C B; 61; Muldrow `OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-4; scsps QHITAKER, Aminta Maria DeJesus Crespo (LOPEZ); 79; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps GRAVES, Sierra Nicole (GRAVES); 0; Spiro OK>Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-4; scsps SORRELL, Idona C ( ); 92; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-4; scsps SMITH, Ada Vera ( ); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps HARDIN, Velma ( ); 86; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps EMERSON, Jessie Elizabeth McBee ( ); 82; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-2-4; scsps TOLBERT, Martha Louise (OLIVER); 59; Heavener OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-5; scsps YOUNG, James; 63; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps BOYAKIN, Blondell Lester ( ); 78; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps FUNDERBURK, Patricia J (MEYEN); 63; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps McCOURTNEY, Lester M "Prunes"; 85; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps YOUNG, Kathy ( ); 55; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps RICE, Marvin Dean; 78; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps FOX, Velburn Oliver; 67; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps HOLT, George Leon; 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps CHAPMAN, Geneva ( ); 83; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps TYREE, Joyce Mae ( ); 71; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps REAL, David E; 57; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps GRAHAM, Clyde; 84; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; scsps MARSTON, Audrey (HILL); 78; `>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-5; 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 ================================================

This was first posted to Scott County with very good results, however many of these men were apparently from Sebastian County. Any help will be appreciated. The following is a partial listing of men who joined the First Arkansas Union Infantry at Jenny Lind (or Fort Smith) on 1 Sept 1863, after the Battle of Devils Backbone. Both Union and CSA records agree that a large number of neutral men and Union sympathizers (some sources say under a death sentence) along with their guards broke and ran to the Federal lines during this engagement and many of them joined the Union Army that same day. I am testing the theory that most of those named below were among those men. I have identified many of these men as being from northern Scott County (including the area now in Logan) and others were from Sebastian County. A few may have been from Franklin or Yell County. Many of them are completely unknown to me. If anyone recognizes any of these soldiers and can provide any information about where they lived and or why they joined the Union Army, I would appreciate the information. There was also another wave of enrollments the following month (they are not named here), some of whom were members of (or neighbors to) some of the listed families. Many of them had first been in the CSA. Were they the guards? Thanks, John Dill johndill@ipa.net William Ake Edward Barbee Right Beakley Josiah Beasley Elisha Blankenship William Bradley Andrew J. Brison Jessie Brooks George W. Brown John T. Brunk George Byrum James Byrum John M. Byrum William Byrum Washington W. Cacy Robert D. Carnahan Reuben Clark Albert W. Coffee Lewis F. Cole William Comestock Thomas Compton William Y. Corley James Corley Joseph M. Dawson John Dill Wesley Dill William Dill Walter Downing James Edmonds James W. Edwards James F. Ellis William Fisher John H. Goff William Grayson John Hathcock John Hixon William Hunter Dennis Johnson Francis M. Kelsey Levi Kelsey James Kennedy George W. Kersey Thomas Kersey Rhoderick Kettridge William King William Land Samuel Larimore Francis Lee John Light James Little John Little Richard Lollis Gilbert Looman Henry Looman Joel Looman Alfred Lovett Hugh Mackey William Manley Miner Martin Andrew Mathews James Mathews Lefford Mathews Webster McCaslin William McGuirk John Moore John Nevels Lycurgus Nixon Marion Norton John Obar Lewis Palmer Micajah Parker Isaac Pitts John Powell William Powell 'William Ramsey James Raney William Rankins Mathew Reed John Ridge Presley Riggs John Robinson Francis See William Sigerson Alexander Sling Elihue Smith Jenry Smith John Smith Mchenry Smith William Strickland Michael Stroope Joel Talkington William Taylor Wesley Trent John Tyner Abraham Waddle Henry Waldrop James Walker Alfred Wallace James Watson Francis Westmoreland William Westmoreland John S. Williams William Wood Abraham Woodward James Word Thomas Yaden

The following obits appeared in the Ft. Smith, Ar. SW Times today: GARLAND, W H "Spike"; 89; Stigler OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-3; scsps FAIR, Mamie Ester (JONES); 99; Hot Springs AR; SW Times; 2001-2-3; scsps JONES, Fred Columbus; 92; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-2-3; scsps MORELAND, James Thomas; 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-3; scsps JONES, Earnest Keith Sr "Doodle"; 61; Muldrow OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-3; scsps PULLUS, Esther ( ); 84; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-2-3; scsps DURBIN, Marie Minnie ( ); 92; Paris AR; SW Times; 2001-2-3; scsps WHITAKER, Aminta Maria DeJesus Crespo (DeJESUS) [LOPEZ]; 79; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-2-3; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ======================== Volunteer for Rootsweb.com, (ODT- Obituary Daily Times, Tombstone Projects, and Sebastian County Line Obituaries ============================================================= SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger,Francisco, Hereford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley, Taylor ================================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Ft. Smith, Ar. today: GREEN, Jimmy Lee; 35; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-2; scsps MILLER, Elmer H; 72; Alma AR; SW Times; 2001-2-2; scsps VAILS, Rebecca ( ); 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-2; scsps LONG, Everett Thomas; 88; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-2; scsps SCARBROUGH, L H; 75; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2001-2-2; scsps HORNE, Catherine E (BOITEL); 62; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-2; scsps TABER, Rosemary Murphy ( ); 79; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-2; scsps LINDSEY, David Mark; 39; Mena AR>Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-2; scsps GRAY, Cecil Edward; 75; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-2; scsps SANDERS, Ila M ( ); 75; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-2-2; scsps TOLLEY, Faye ( ) [KNIGHT]; 97; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-2; scsps BALLINGER, George William; 76; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-2; 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 ================================================

Fort Smith, Arkansas . Thursday, February 1, 2001 Johnnie Skidgel HARTMAN - Johnnie Lee Skidgel, 71, of Hartman died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in his home. He was an Air Force veteran and a retired truck driver. He was of the Assembly of God faith. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Fernwood Assembly of God with burial at West Mount Zion Cemetery in Hartman under the direction of Roller Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville. He is survived by one daughter, Kimberlee Nybye of Clarksville; three sons, Larry Thomas Skidgel of Clarksville, Michael K. Skidgel of Santa Ana, Calif., and Johnnie L. Skidgel Jr. of Diamond Bar, Calif.; one sister, Mary Morgan of Altus; three brothers, Robert and Charles Skidgel, both of Hartman, and Thomas Skidgel of Clarksville; and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Gaylan Williams, Jettie Marvel, Michael Guinnip, Jason Nybye, Larry Skidgel and J.C. Smith. William Bass FAYETTEVILLE - William Lee "Bill" Bass, 70, of Fayetteville died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in Fayetteville. He served more than 20 years in the Army and Air Force and was in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He received several citations for valor, including the Bronze Star, and retired as a technical sergeant. He was a Baptist. Funeral will be 11 a.m. today in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery with full military honors in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two stepsons, Winston Harvey of Tulsa and Gary Harvey of Fayetteville; one sister, Nadine Wood of Muskogee, Okla.; one brother, Melvin Bass of Muskogee; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be military. James Edwards MULBERRY - James F. Edwards, 71, of Mulberry died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, in Fort Smith. He was born Dec. 23, 1929, in Fort Smith. He retired from the military and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Mulberry First Baptist Church and was former owner of Jim's Grocery in Mulberry. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Mulberry First Baptist Church with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home in Mulberry. He is survived by his wife, Jean; two daughters, Sandy Allen and Cindy Tobey, both of Mulberry; one son, Jim Edwards of Fort Smith; four sisters, Nina Braden of Limestone, Neva Tilseth and Joyce Cervantes, both of Albuquerque, N.M., and Faye Fulford of Elizabethtown, N.C.; one brother, R.B. Edwards of Mulberry; three grandchildren, John Allen of Mulberry, Lori McAlister of Alma and Erin Tobey of Mobile, Ala.; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Frank Allen, Ermon Crabtree, David Marvin, Fred Moon, David Moody and Jimmy Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Mulberry First Baptist Church. John Girty Sr. VIAN - John E. Girty Sr., 67, of Vian died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in Sallisaw. He was a member of Canterbury Methodist Church in Vian. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Redbird Smith Cemetery, northwest of Vian. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; six daughters, Susan Adair of Tahlequah, Peggy Girty of Flute Springs, Okla., Brenda Caves, Linda Morris, and Joan Girty, all of Vian, and Elizabeth Morris of Sallisaw; one son, John Girty Jr. of Vian; one sister, Wynona Christie of Vian; two brothers, Mike Girty of Sallisaw and Archie Lee Girty of Vian; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Betty Lincoln SPRINGDALE - Betty Lincoln, 84, of Springdale died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at her home. She was born Oct. 3, 1916, in Nampa, Idaho. She was the widow of Leonard Lee "Abe" Lincoln. The body was cremated under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Cole of Springdale; one sister, Dena Barnes of Bartlesville, Okla.; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the home of Jim and Linda Cole. Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 610 E. Emma, Springdale, AR 72764. Iva Owen ARKOMA - Iva Owen, 91, of Arkoma died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Graveside service will be 3:30 p.m. today at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Ruth Henry of Arkoma; three grandchildren, Connie Tibbett of Fort Smith, Danny Henry of Arkoma and Jeff Henry of Ward; and six great-grandchildren. Marguerite Vogel Marguerite Vogel, 95, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, in a local nursing home. She was retired from Weldon, Williams and Lick and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by one sister, Flora Vogel of Fort Smith; three nieces, Ruth Tinder of Fort Smith, Nancy Highfill of Monroe, La., and Betty Meadors of Maumelle.; four nephews, Johnnie Porter of Fort Smith, Charles Porter of Viola, Bill Esslinger of Irving, Texas, and Frank Vogel of Park Forest, Ill.; and several grandnieces and grandnephews. Pallbearers will be Carl Tinder, Johnnie Porter, Ken Billingsly, Bill Meadors, Keith Mizell and Will Turnage. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 22 N. 13th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. Elbert Murray GREENWOOD - Elbert Lee Murray, 81, of Greenwood died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in Greenwood. He was a factory worker at a cannery and was a Pentecostal. The body was cremated under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. He is survived by one brother, James Alfred Murray of Muldrow; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Rosemary Murphy Taber, 79, of Fort Smith, formerly of Russellville, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, in Fort Smith. She was the mother of 13 children and she was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Taber, a daughter, Linda Poneta, and two brothers, Pete and Mike Murphy. Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Friday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith with burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville. She is survived by four daughters, Pat Morgan of Atlanta, Kathy Humiston and Susan Starr, both of Fort Smith, and Mary Scovic of Portage, Mich.; eight sons, Clint Taber of Edwardsville, Ill., Steve Taber of Kenmore, Wash., Mike Taber of Hot Springs, David Taber of Houston, Tom Taber of Augusta, Ga., Peter Taber of Fayetteville, Rick Taber of Van Buren and Robert Taber of Kansas City, Mo.; four sisters, Sally Boniecki of Chicago, Virginia Brewster of Falls Church, Va., Pat Tighe of Palo Alto, Calif., and Eileen Oliver of San Mateo, Calif.; two brothers, Richard Murphy of La Habra, Calif., and Chuck Murphy of Sterling, Ill.; 29 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jeff and Adam Humiston, David and Clint Taber III, Shaun Easton and Nick Westpha. All other grandchildren will be honorary pallbearers. 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Carolyn, I have all of the Byrum's listed in your message in my line, there a so many listed with the same first name that it would be hard to identify without birthdates. John M. Byrum is probably John Marion Byrum b, 5/21/1838 probably Sebastian Co. probably where Camp Chaffe is now. And the son of John (Jack) Byrum & Catherine Kinder. John has brothers named; James, George C, William W (Billy), that may be the Byrum's named. All born in Sebastian CO. Some of these were listed as deserters. A daughter of John's; Margaret Jane was married to a Gilbert Looman in 1853 in Greenwood, AR. These were all brothers of my GGGrandmother, Elizabeth Byrum. What the reasons for joining the Union were we will probably never know for sure. I did read an article once, That described the living conditions for families left behind, and how the Union had blocked the river and no supplies could be brought in and that the Union promised if they would join the Union, the Union would provide for them. I do not remember where I read the article; on a website. (I was brand new at Genealogy and didn't realize the importance of keeping things then) Have I learned alot!!!!!!!!!! I am sure there are people out there that are much more knowledge than me. I am the daughter of Francis L. Byrum and Annie Clark, both of which were born in Sebastian Co. I was also born in Sebastian Co. alice r.(Byrum) Thacker researching: Byurm,David,Booth & Clark

The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Fort Smith, Ar. today: OWEN, Iva ( ); 81; Arkoma OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-1; scsps SKIDGEL, Johnnie Lee; 71; Hartman AR; SW Times; 2001-2-1; scsps VOGEL, Marguerite (VOGEL); 95; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-1; scsps EDWARDS, James E; 71; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-2-1; scsps LINCOLN, Betty ( ); 84; Springdale AR; SW Times; 2001-2-1; scsps GIRTY, John E Sr; 67; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-2-1; scsps MURRAY, Elbert Lee; 81; Greenwood AR; SW Times; 2001-2-1; scsps BASS, William Lee "Bill"; 70; Fayetteville AR; SW Times; 2001-2-1; 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 ================================================

Hi list, Can anyone tell me if Hepsebah (Hepseby?) Cemetery is detailed in the book Sebastian County, Arkansas Cemeteries by Gloryann Young? The only description I have seen of the book says that it covers "Hartford Memorial Park, Jackson, West Harmony, New Providence, Pleasant Valley, and a number of other cemeteries". The cemetery is most likely very near the Franklin County border. I am looking for the parents of John Calvin FLOYD. John Calvin is buried in an unmarked grave at Tate Cemetery just across the border in Franklin County. John Calvin FLOYD's wife, Rebecca Sarah (Tate) FLOYD is supposedly buried at Hepsebah "with his parents". Sure would appreciate any help. Heather

The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Fort Smith, Ar. today: FRANKLIN, MARTHA EILEEN ( ) [EPPERSON]; 65; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-1-31; scsps WAGNER, Floyd A; 90; Broken Arrow OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-31; scsps DILL, Jerusha ( ); 78; Chester AR>Long Beach CA; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-31; scsps JETTON, Dora (MUTERT); 79; Bowling Green KY; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-31; scsps MELTON, Floyd; 97; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-31; scsps GRAF, Johnn C "Jay"; 70; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-1-31; scsps STANDRIDGE, Ruth Helen ( ); 94; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-31; scsps GARNER, Robert Miles; 76; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-1-31; scsps JAMES, Zollie Thomas "Tommy"; 73; Howe OK>Ardmore OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-31; scsps JENNING, Lawana (WAID); 65; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-1-31; 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 though this was interesting. It was posted on the Scott County line. Do you recognize any of these names? > The following is a partial listing of men who joined the First Arkansas > Union Infantry at Jenny Lind (or Fort Smith) on 1 Sept 1863, after the > Battle of Devils Backbone. Both Union and CSA records agree that a large > number of Union sympathizers (some sources say under a death sentence) along > with their guards broke and ran to the Union lines during this engagement > and many of them joined the Union Army that day. I am testing the theory > that many of those named below were among those men. > > I have identified about 20% of these men as being from northern Scott County > (including the area now in Logan) and others were apparently from extreme > eastern Sebastian County. Most of them are completely unknown to me. If > anyone recognizes any of these soldiers and can provide any information > about where they lived and or why they joined the Union Army, I would > appreciate the information. > > There was also another wave of enrollments the following month (they are not > named here), some of whom were members of (or neighbors to) some of the > listed families. Many of them had first been in the CSA. Were they the > guards? > > Thanks, John Dill johndill@ipa.net > > William Ake > Edward Barbee > Right Beakley > Josiah Beasley > Elisha Blankenship > William Bradley > Andrew J. Brison > Jessie Brooks > George W. Brown > John T. Brunk > George Byrum > James Byrum > John M. Byrum > William Byrum > Washington W. Cacy > Robert D. Carnahan > Reuben Clark > Albert W. Coffee > Lewis F. Cole > William Comestock > Thomas Compton > William Y. Corley > James Corley > Joseph M. Dawson > John Dill > Wesley Dill > William Dill > Walter Downing > James Edmonds > James W. Edwards > James F. Ellis > William Fisher > John H. Goff > William Grayson > John Hathcock > John Hixon > William Hunter > Dennis Johnson > Francis M. Kelsey > Levi Kelsey > James Kennedy > George W. Kersey > Thomas Kersey > Rhoderick Kettridge > William King > William Land > Samuel Larimore > Francis Lee > John Light > James Little > John Little > Richard Lollis > Gilbert Looman > Henry Looman > Joel Looman > Alfred Lovett > Hugh Mackey > William Manley > Miner Martin > Andrew Mathews > James Mathews > Lefford Mathews > Webster McCaslin > William McGuirk > John Moore > John Nevels > Lycurgus Nixon > Marion Norton > John Obar > Lewis Palmer > Micajah Parker > Isaac Pitts > John Powell > William Powell > 'William Ramsey > James Raney > William Rankins > Mathew Reed > John Ridge > Presley Riggs > John Robinson > Francis See > William Sigerson > Alexander Sling > Elihue Smith > Jenry Smith > John Smith > Mchenry Smith > William Strickland > Michael Stroope > Joel Talkington > William Taylor > Wesley Trent > John Tyner > Abraham Waddle > Henry Waldrop > James Walker > Alfred Wallace > James Watson > Francis Westmoreland > William Westmoreland > John S. Williams > William Wood > Abraham Woodward > James Word > Thomas Yaden > > > 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 ================================================