The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Fort Smith, Ar. today: KELLYBREW, William Earl; 54; Little Rock AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps MOTT, Donald Richard; 53; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps CZARNIKOW, Clydes; 79; Lamar AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps TANKERSLEY, Nillie (ISHIHARA); 67; Ankeny IA; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-2; scsps MASON, J P Jr; 73; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps WANN, James Bert; 90; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-2; scsps MYERS, Arvina ( ) [MATTHEWS]; 75; Wilburton OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-2; scsps SCHRIVNER, John H; 83; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps TOWNLEY, Shannon Lamb; 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps LANE, Bobby Gene; 56; Mena AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps RIGGINS, Johnie Day (RIGGINS); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps FRALEY, Ila ( ); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps VAIL, Dorothy D ( ); 69; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-2; scsps ** If you would like the complete obituary, please email me. Remember...the name followed in parenthesis is maiden name...another name followed is previous married name of female. City and state is where deceased died. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

Kay, I just posted the complete obits for January 1, 2001...if you didn't get them, let me know. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: Kay Haden <khaden@mindspring.com> To: Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Monday, January 01, 2001 1:38 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, January 1, 2001 > I'd like a copy of the Ben Franklin GABBARD obit, please. > > Many thanks, > > Kay > > At 11:06 AM 1/1/01 -0600, you wrote: > >MURDOCK, Rex H; 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps > >DUFFLE, Iva Rose ( ); 91; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-1; scsps > >MATTHEWS, Gladys L (BROWN); 81; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps > >FRALEY, Ila Rae ( ); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps > >GABBARD, Ben Franklin; 81; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps > >DUNCAN, Mary V ( ); 92; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps > >JOHNSON, Corine M (CORNETT); 77; Jacksonville AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps > >MYERS, Arvina ( ) [MATTHEWS]; 75; Wilburton OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-1; > >scsps > > > >Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley > >angelears@alltel.net > > > >================================= > >Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line > >Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO > >==================================== > > > >======================================== > >SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, > > Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley > > ======================================== > > > > > > > >==== ARSEBAST Mailing List ==== > >A great site for researching the families that came through > >Sebastian County is http://www.nara.gov Try a NAIL search for the records > >of Judge Isaac Parker's courthouse > > > > > >============================== > >Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > >Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > >http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com >

The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Fort Smith, Ar. today: Rex Murdock Rex H. Murdock, 86, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the owner of Murdock Communications. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Roebuck Chapel with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Inez; two daughters, Beverly Dutcher of Jackson, Tenn., and Martha Disney of Elkins; one son, Rex Murdock Jr. of Irving, Texas; one sister, Margaret Cotton of Enid, Okla.; two brothers, George Stith and James Peace, both of Sierra Blanca, Texas; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bill Casey, John Casey, Jimmy Haynes, Pat Kirkendall, Harold Barron and Louis Kirkendall. The family will visit with friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, the Stanley E. Evans Heart Institute at Sparks Regional Medical Center or the charity of one's choice. Corine Johnson Corine M. Johnson, 77, of Magazine died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, in Jacksonville. She was a Baptist and worked in finance and health care. She was the widow of Ernest Ray Johnson. Graveside service will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fort Smith U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She is survived by one son, Randy Johnson of Jacksonville; and two brothers, Homer Maye Cornett of Dana Point, Calif., and Larry Cornett of Hanceville, Ala. Arvina Myers Arvina Myers, 75, of Wilburton, Okla., died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, in Wilburton. She was a homemaker. She was the widow of Marion Albert Matthews. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Monroe Cemetery in Monroe. She is survived by one son, Richard Matthews of Wilburton, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Iva Duffle Iva Rose Duffle, 91, of Panama died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in Spiro. She was a nurses aide retired from Sparks Regional Medical Center and a member of the Panama First Baptist Church. She was the widow of Oklahoma Duffle. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Panama First Baptist Church with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Hackett under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She is survived by three daughters, Agnes Pierce of Panama, Betty Hopson of Shady Point and Erma Sue Amirkhanian of Las Vegas; four sons, Oklahoma "Ted" Duffle Jr. and Jim Duffle, both of Panama, John Duffle of Witchita Falls, Texas, and Carl Duffle of Lehighton, Pa.; one sister, Eva Hindman of Van Buren; 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 9 pm. Tuesday at McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. Ila Fraley Ila Rae Fraley, 85, of Fort Smith died Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Cavanaugh United Methodist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at a later date at Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Herbert B. Fraley of Fort Smith; two sons, Jack H. Fraley and Jimmy W. Fraley, both of Fort Smith; three grandchildren, Alan and J.J. Fraley and Shelly Broadway; and three great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home. Mary Duncan Mary V. Duncan, 92, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was associated with the Yellow Umbrella and was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of James L. "Bill" Duncan. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Central Presbyterian Church with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by three daughters, Lynn Jackson of Woodstock, Va., Jettie Page of Fort Smith and Cassy Knox of Muldrow; one sister, Myrtle Ruth McKaughan of Fort Smith; and 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Todd Curry, Slate Stiles, Scott Stiles, Doug Acuff, Chris Jackson, Karl Tallakson, Mark Lewallen and David Richison. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Presbyterian Church. Ben Gabbard Ben Franklin Gabbard, 81, of Van Buren died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a member of Calvary Chapel Pentecostal Church in Alma and a World War II Marine veteran. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Friendly Pentecostal Church of God in Van Buren with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; one daughter, Nellie Guinn of Van Buren; two sons, Charlie Gabbard of Houston and David Gabbard of Miami, Okla.; and six grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are David Gabbard, Chad Guinn, Jarret Kashwer, Tommy Gregory, Glendle Barker and Jim Litchford. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today. Gladys Matthews Gladys L. Matthews, 81, of Altus died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in Ozark. She was a member of Altus Methodist Church and a homemaker. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Altus Methodist Church with burial in Pond Creek Cemetery in Altus under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by one brother, Roy Brown of Altus. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net

When the obits are under the number of ten on any given day...I will send the whole obituary. If there are more than ten, the indexed version will be sent out..and you can feel free to ask for the whole obituary. I am afraid when they are four and five pages of complete obits...it gets tiresome looking through them for names. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

MURDOCK, Rex H; 86; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps DUFFLE, Iva Rose ( ); 91; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-1; scsps MATTHEWS, Gladys L (BROWN); 81; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps FRALEY, Ila Rae ( ); 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps GABBARD, Ben Franklin; 81; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps DUNCAN, Mary V ( ); 92; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps JOHNSON, Corine M (CORNETT); 77; Jacksonville AR; SW Times; 2001-1-1; scsps MYERS, Arvina ( ) [MATTHEWS]; 75; Wilburton OK; SW Times (AR); 2001-1-1; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Fort Smith, Ar. today: SCOTT, Callie Mae (CLARK); 101; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-31; scsps TOWNSEL, Annie Lee ( ) [BAXTER]; 93; Heber Springs AR; SW Times; 2000-12-31; scsps WANN, James Bert; 90; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-31; scsps HAVNER, Lee; ; 94>Danville AR; SW Times; 2000-12-31; scsps CARR, Dixie ( ) [BLAIR]; 90; Spiro OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-31; scsps AMON, Ruby (BRIDDLE); 73; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-31; scsps LANHAM, Marvel Ann (CASEY); 42; Roland OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-31; scsps SCHRIVNER, John H; 83; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-31; scsps PADIER, Beatrice (EATMON); 70; San Angelo TX; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-31; scsps AARON, Phyllis ( ); 52; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-31; scsps TURNBEAUGH, Kathryn (HATWIG); 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-31; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

Suzy, so good to hear you are still alive....I was afraid you were in the obits and I missed yours. (he he) Happy Holidays to you... Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times, Fort Smith, AR today: SHADE, Michael Lee; 49; Vian OK>Kansas City MO; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-30; scsps McCRAW, Arnold Lee; 73; Tulsa OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-30; scsps RAGSDALE, Lena Wood (SELLARS); 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-30; scsps COLEMAN, Ivery Riddick; 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-30; scsps GRAHAM, LaReine Ann (MICHKOWSKI); 68; Mountainburg AR; SW Times; 2000-12-30; scsps WATSON, Clara E (BLANSCET); 70; Paris AR; SW Times; 2000-12-30; scsps BLALOCK, N Jeanne (MOORE); ; Pensacola FL; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-30; scsps SPANGLER, Arthur A; 79; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-30; scsps SMITH, Milton C Jr "Smitty"; 68; Wichita KS; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-30; scsps SMITH, Earnest "Buck"; 64; Hot Springs AR; SW Times; 2000-12-30; scsps FOSTER, Don Lee; 58; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-30; scsps CZARNIKOW, Clydes ( ); 79; Lamar AR; SW Times; 2000-12-30; scsps MOTT, Donald Richard; 53; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2000-12-30; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

Does anyone know how to obtain back copies of The Key? If so, please let me know. thanks! Kathy

Here is the complete obit:. Elmo Newquest MIDLAND - Elmo Newquest, 80, of Midland died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in his home. He was a retired mechanic for Arkansas Oklahoma Gas and a retired coal miner, a Army veteran of World War II and a member of United Mine Workers of America. He was the widower of Mildred Newquest. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Midland United Methodist Church with burial at Mount Olive Cemetery in Midland under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Niblett of Hackett and Suzell Gillooley of Midland; one son, Foy Vance Newquest of Dallas; two sisters, Alberta Strittman and Gladys Newquist, both of Fort Smith; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Salus Richardson, Michael Niblett, Vaugh Cass Jr., Thomas Gillooley, Daniel Harris and Chas McDowell. The body may be viewed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will visit with friends from from 7 to 9 p.m. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: scout <scout@joggle.com> To: Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley <angelears@alltel.net> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [ARSebast] Obituaries, December 29, 2000 > May I please see the entire text for Elmo Newquest? > Thanks > Jill Newquist > > "Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley" wrote: > > > The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: > > > > BLAND, Mabel ( ) [SPEARMAN]; 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > CALESB, Phillip Ivor Jr; 68; Enosburg Falls VT; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; > > scsps > > CARTER, Clara ( ); 97; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > CARVER, Linsey; 86; Owasso OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps > > COLEMAN, Ivery Riddick; 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > CRAWFORD, Chester; 84; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > DUNCAN, Mary V ( ); 92; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > FOSTER, Don Lee; 58; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > FULLER, Lamar; 82; Subiaco AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > BURNS, Rubye ( ); 72; Pine Bluff AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > CALEB, Phillip Ivor Jr; 68; Enosburg Falls VT; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; > > scsps > > HOBSON, Bartley Keith; 27; Boxley OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps > > JONES, Randy; 45; Jenny Lind AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > LINDLEY, Darla ( ); 53; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > MILLS, Ronnie Dale; 43; Atkins AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > NEWQUEST, Elmo; 80; Midland AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > RAGAN, Lewis Sr; 55; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > RULOPH, John David Sr; 91; Charleston AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > SMITH, Milton C Jr "Smitty"; 68; Wichita KS; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; > > scsps > > STANTON, W "Bunk"; 68; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > STEPHENSON, J W; 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > WHITFIELD, Gail (UNDERWOOD); 51; Norman OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps > > LONGEST, Naomi A (SOUTHWARD); ; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > DURHAM, Raymond; 94; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > COCHRAN, Opal ( ); 75; Mountainburg AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > MACKEY, Johnnie Lloyd; 88; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps > > SELF, Lillian ( ); 77; Oklahoma City OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps > > JONES, Keith; 28; Altus AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > GREAR, Betty Caroline ( ) [TURNER] [STOKER]; 75; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; > > 2000-12-29; scsps > > BREWER, Myrtle (McGEHEE); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > ELLETT, Zona I (HIGHFIELD); 57; Paris AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > SHEPHERD, Estella (JOHNSON); 90; Keota OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps > > RAGSDALE, Lena Wood (SELLARS); 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; > > scsps > > HOUSE, Nora ( ); 85; Mulberry AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > SEHORN, Mary Adaline (BROWN); 89; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps > > PHELPS, Georgia (NELSON) [SEABOLT]; 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; > > scsps > > PAZDERA, Eva Cameron (CAMERON); 86; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; > > scsps > > > > Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley > > angelears@alltel.net > > > > ================================= > > Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line > > Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO > > ==================================== > > > > ======================================== > > SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, > > Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley > > ======================================== > > > > ==== ARSEBAST Mailing List ==== > > http://www.rootsweb.com > > > > ============================== > > The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! > > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1 >

The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: BLAND, Mabel ( ) [SPEARMAN]; 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps CALESB, Phillip Ivor Jr; 68; Enosburg Falls VT; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps CARTER, Clara ( ); 97; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps CARVER, Linsey; 86; Owasso OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps COLEMAN, Ivery Riddick; 87; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps CRAWFORD, Chester; 84; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps DUNCAN, Mary V ( ); 92; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps FOSTER, Don Lee; 58; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps FULLER, Lamar; 82; Subiaco AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps BURNS, Rubye ( ); 72; Pine Bluff AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps CALEB, Phillip Ivor Jr; 68; Enosburg Falls VT; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps HOBSON, Bartley Keith; 27; Boxley OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps JONES, Randy; 45; Jenny Lind AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps LINDLEY, Darla ( ); 53; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps MILLS, Ronnie Dale; 43; Atkins AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps NEWQUEST, Elmo; 80; Midland AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps RAGAN, Lewis Sr; 55; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps RULOPH, John David Sr; 91; Charleston AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps SMITH, Milton C Jr "Smitty"; 68; Wichita KS; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps STANTON, W "Bunk"; 68; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps STEPHENSON, J W; 85; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps WHITFIELD, Gail (UNDERWOOD); 51; Norman OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps LONGEST, Naomi A (SOUTHWARD); ; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps DURHAM, Raymond; 94; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps COCHRAN, Opal ( ); 75; Mountainburg AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps MACKEY, Johnnie Lloyd; 88; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps SELF, Lillian ( ); 77; Oklahoma City OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps JONES, Keith; 28; Altus AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps GREAR, Betty Caroline ( ) [TURNER] [STOKER]; 75; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps BREWER, Myrtle (McGEHEE); 88; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps ELLETT, Zona I (HIGHFIELD); 57; Paris AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps SHEPHERD, Estella (JOHNSON); 90; Keota OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-29; scsps RAGSDALE, Lena Wood (SELLARS); 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps HOUSE, Nora ( ); 85; Mulberry AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps SEHORN, Mary Adaline (BROWN); 89; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps PHELPS, Georgia (NELSON) [SEABOLT]; 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps PAZDERA, Eva Cameron (CAMERON); 86; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2000-12-29; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: On the 27th there were no publications because of the ice storm...first time in 115 years of publishing that the newspaper failed to publish: Because of so many the indexed form is emailed...If you need more info, please let me know: HENRY, Betty Louise (COOPER) [ROSS]; 69; Checotah OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps BLEVINS, Gracie (BURTON); 89; Mulberry AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps HENDERSON, Alma L ( ); 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps TAYLOR, Roxie ( ); 96; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps DOREY, Elenor (JOHNSON); 89; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps DURHAM, Alice Ethelene (EVANS); 66; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps WOOLSEY, Thelma Marlar ( ); 91; Ozark AR>Hampton VA; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps GOULD, Vera L ( ); 90; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps ANDERSON, Clara (KIRSCHIKE); 92; Arkoma OK>Oklahoma City OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps BOWMAN, Bethena "Betty" ( ); ; Ozark AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps SMITH, Eileen Donnell (TOLBERT); 83; Clarksville AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps WEBB, Byron; 89; Fort Smith AR>Hernando MS; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps STONER, John; 81; Booneville AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps RAUSER, Margaret K ( ); 80; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps ROSS, Iva ( ); 93; Mountainburg AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps CARTER, Clara ( ); 97; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps JACKSON, Rev Billy Ray; 76; Denison TX; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps GRAY, Kenneth Joe; 60; Barling AR>Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-27; scsps BELCHER, Emma Lou (CARNELL) [CATLETT]; 62; Booneville AR>Oklahoma City OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps O'BRYAN, Shirley Jean ( ); 68; Rector AR>Shierra Vista AZ; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps WHITTINGTON, Meda W ( ); 91; Johnson KS; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-27; scsps If there is two names following the given name...the first one is the maiden name, the second one is another married name. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

Hope everyone on the line had a Merry Christmas....We have two to three INCHES of FROZEN RAIN on the streets, trees and electric lines. If we had ice skates and knew how to skate...the streets are wonderful for that... Happy Holidays>>>>>>> Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in SW Times on Saturday: Bartley Hobson HOWE - Bartley Keith Hobson, 27, of Howe died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in Boxley. He was a graduate of Poteau High School. He was a truck driver and attended First Assembly of God.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Assembly of God in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. He is survived by his wife, Linda; one daughter, Brianna Hobson of the home; one son, Kyle Swarts of the home; his mother, Paula Kay Hobson of Poteau; his father, Johnnie Lee Hobson of Tulsa; and several aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Roger and Rodney Mattox, David Warren, Glendon Williams, Terry Hearn, Eric Vineyard and Jerry and Jamie Mannan. Jim Closser DRIPPING SPRINGS - Jim Closser, 80, of Dripping Springs died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in his home. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Dixie Cup.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Macedonia Cemetery in Uniontown. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; five sisters, Dorothy Brown and Betty Truax of Parkersburg, Iowa, Mary Sue Stone of Moberly, Mo., Helen Kennedy of Sacramento, Calif., and Elsie Mae Choate of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Richard Closser of Fayette, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Fred Melville, Ken Landers, Tom and Ted McMurray, Gerald McDaniel and Wilburn Fears. Honorary pallbearers will be co-workers from Dixie Cup. Mary Schofield NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Mary Joe Geels Schofield, 60, of North Little Rock died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000. She was an administrative assistant for the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in North Little Rock. The Vigil will be 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary' s Catholic Church in North Little Rock with burial at 2 p.m. at St. Meinrad Cemetery in Prairie View under the direction of North Little Rock Funeral Home in North Little Rock. She is survived by two sons, Brad David Geels of North Little Rock and Brent D. Geels of Maumelle; one brother, David Kremer of Scranton; and three grandchildren, Olivia, Natalie, and Grant Geels. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dorcas House in Little Rock or St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Bethena Bowman OZARK - Bethena "Betty" Bowman, 75, of Ozark died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in her home. She was a homemaker and was the widow of Doyle Bowman. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Mount View Cemetery in Ozark. She is survived by one daughter, Loretta Pratt of Ozark; one son, Terry Bowman of Jacksonville; one sister, Lorane Jones of Sparks, Nev.; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Sarah Shobert McCURTAIN, Okla. - Sarah Margaret Shobert, 80, of McCurtain died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a member of the Assembly of God in McCurtain. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Assembly of God Church in McCurtain with burial at Miners Cemetery in McCurtain under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. She is survived by six daughters, Billie Nix, Grace Dill, Janice Lovell , Marilyn Addington and Betty Bowden, all of McCurtain, and Mae Little of Keefeton, Okla.; two sisters, Ethel Dexter of Muskogee and Billie Reynolds of Hulbert; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ken Nix, James Dill, Willie Lovell, Leroy Addington, Frank Little and Ronald Bowden. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Tommy Harris HATFIELD - Tommy M. Harris, 60, of Hatfield died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in Mena. He was a self-employed carpenter and donated much of his time building parks for children in California.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Six Mile Cemetery in Hatfield under the direction of Hall Funeral Home in Mena. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; one daughter, Peggy Smith of Springtown, Texas; one son, David Harris of Hatfield; and four grandchildren, Marlana, Tiffany and Craig Fairless and Dillion Harris. Pallbearers will be Larry Stricklin, Joe Osborne, Charles Krebbs, Charles Dagenhart, Donnie Evans, Jeffrey Richardson, Les Charlton and Carol Summit. Lucille Cook Lucille Cook, 84, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was in cosmetic sales for Merle Norman and a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Buster Cook.Funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Parks Cemetery in Charleston. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Howard of Kennebunk, Maine, and Glenda Hendrix of Van Buren; one daughter-in-law, Karen Cook; one son-in-law, Michael Howard; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, 2901 Massard Rd., Fort Smith, AR 72903. Pearlie Chaffin LITTLE ROCK - Pearlie Louise Chaffin, 53, of Little Rock died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Sunday in Roller-Drummond Southwest Chapel in Little Rock with burial at McPherson Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Bob; one daughter, Tammy Scharf of Little Rock; one Dwayne Chaffin; two grandchildren; four sisters; and six brothers. The family will visit with friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times on Sunday: Sunday BILL ROSS VIAN - Bill Ross, 92, of Sallisaw died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in Vian. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel with burial at Peters Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by two sons, John and Lahoma Ross and William and Edna Ross, all of Sallisaw; one sister, Bessie Edwards of Muldrow; two brothers, George Ross of Sallisaw and Jack Ross of Marysville, Calif.; several grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jim and Danny Ross, Bryan Tucker, Marty Ross, Skip and Carnell Duty, Don Ross, Johnny Lattimore, Jerry Lessley and Lonnie Lee Wallace. Viewing will be today and Monday from noon to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. EARL SPARKS SALLISAW - Earl Sparks, 83, of Sallisaw died Friday Dec. 22, 2000. He attended the Apostolic Faith Church in Sallisaw and was an Army veteran. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel with burial at Brushy Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by his wife, Florence; three daughters, Earline and Bob Barger, Maxine Sparks and Sandy Dave Holman, all of Sallisaw; three sons, Larry and Nancy Sparks, Dale and Barbara Sparks and Joe and Linda Sparks, all of Sallisaw; one sister, Reba Jean Kinsey of Sallisaw; one brother, John L. "Sonny" Sparks of Sallisaw; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jeff Holman, Larry Michael, Preston, Robert and Geoff Sparks, Mark Oberste and Chad Little. Viewing will be today and Monday from noon to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. DELORA BENSON POTEAU - Delora Benson, 62, of Heavener died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in Poteau. She was a lifelong resident of the Heavener and Howe, Okla., area. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dowden Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Howe Cemetery in Howe under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She is survived by two brothers, Johnny Johnson of Heavener and Jerry Johnson of Poteau. Viewing will be 8:30 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the funeral home. CLARA CARTER Clara Carter, 97, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and attended Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Fort Smith. She was the last member of her immediate family and was the widow of Ernest Carter. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ocker Memorial Chapel with burial at Dripping Springs Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by one daughter, Ruth Carter of Fort Smith; and several nieces and nephews. DOLORES RICHARDSON PARIS - Dolores E. Richardson, 74, of Paris died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in Paris. She was a secretary in the electrical business and attended Sheldon High School and Brier Cliff College in Iowa. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Roller Chapel in Paris and Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Richardson; three brothers, Milford Beldt of Longmont, Colo., and Walt A. Beldt and Harold E. Beldt, both of Sheldon, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Leroy Whitecotton, Jim Cauthron, Carl Schluterman, Gerald Sims, Vic Schluterman and Tom Kajimura. LENA RAGSDALE Lena Wood Ragsdale, 78, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church, Charleston Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Charleston Garden Club and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She was a postmaster in Delaware, Ark. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Edwards Chapel with burial at Graves Cemetery in Delaware, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Marvin; one daughter, Glenda Ferguson of Fort Smith; one sister, JoAnn Price of Fort Smith; one brother, Kenneth Sellars Jr. of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Natalie Cadena of Germany and Jeremy and Christopher Kengla of Charleston; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jeremy, Chris and Ted Kengla, Danny King, Royer Jenkins, Tom Sangster and Ronnie Merritt. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 35, Charleston, AR 72933. CHARLES MCDONALD Charles W. McDonald, 77, of Fort Smith died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a retired sales manager and director of safety with Arkansas-Oklahoma Gas Corp. and was a member, elder and trustee of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church with burial at the Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters, Charlotte Jones and Emily Evans, both of Fort Smith; and one grandchild, Stephen Evans of Fort Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 116 N. 12th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. MARGARET RAUSER Margaret K. Rauser, 80, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Gleaners Sunday School Class. She was the widow of Ed Rauser. Service times are pending and will be announced at a later date. She is survived one daughter, Kathy Joubert of Maumelle; one son, Jim Rauser of Charleston; and four grandchildren, Nicholas and Natalie Joubert of Maumelle and Candice and Carrie Rauser of Charleston. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 N. 15th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. TERRY SMITH WALDRON - Terry Carleen Smith, 15, of Waldron died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000. She was a student at Waldron High School and a Baptist. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Lamb Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by her parents, Tina Johnson of Little Rock and James Smith of Waldron; one sister, Christina of Waldron; one brother, Jastin of Waldron; maternal grandparents, Carle and Coleen Wagner of Waldron; paternal grandparents, Melvin and Betty Smith of Waldron; and a maternal great-grandmother, Nettie Lambert of Seminole, Texas. Viewing will be 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday. MAUDE LEA Maude M. Lea, 94, of Fort Smith died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in fort Smith. She was a homemaker, a charger member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Harmony Chapter of Eastern Star and the Order of Amaranth. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by two sons, Charles R. Lea of Springdale and Preston A. Lea of Little Rock; one sister, Louise Frazier of Fort Smith; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be members of the Pathfinders Sunday School Class. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 4100 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72904. JACKIE PAYTON CHESTER - Jackie Payton, 54, of Chester died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in her home. He was a self-employed woodworker, a member of Chester Free Will Baptist Church and an Army veteran. Memorial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Free Will Baptist Church in Chester under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. The body was cremated. He is survived by his wife, Margie; two daughters, Kim Elliott and Christine Orsbun, both of Fort Smith; one stepdaughter, Melody Deaton of Fort Smith; one son, Dean Payton of Van Buren; one stepson, Tony McCormick of Phoenix; his father, Jack Payton of Mountainburg; two sisters, Brenda of Prairie Grove and Melba Smith of Fayetteville; one brother, Larry Payton of Illinois; and six grandchildren. RHONDA RICHMOND SALLISAW - Rhonda Jean Richmond, 40, of Roland died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker, of the Christian faith and a member of R.A.I.N. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dora Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. The body was cremated. She is survived by two daughters, Alisha Burkhart of Muldrow and Amanda Greenwood of Roland; her mother, Betty Gill of Rudy; her maternal grandmother, Lilly Golden of Oregon; one sister, Regina Tuitasi of California; one stepsister, Angela Moore of Roland; two half-sisters, Carla Spoon and Talina Richmond, both of Roland; two brothers, Ronald Richmond of Rudy and Jason Bliss of California; two grandchildren, Amanda and Austin Criswell of Muldrow. DAISY DENNIS PARIS - Daisy Opal Dennis, 80, of Paris died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, in Paris. She was in the banking service and a member of First Baptist Church in Paris. Funeral will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial 2 p.m. Wednesday at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, Okla., under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Tom Friesen of Paris; one sister, Winnie Mae Diebert of Derby, Kan.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Viewing will be noon to 8 p.m. today, 3 to 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

Web Publish: Monday, December 25, 2000 Isaac Hobbs CHARLESTON - Isaac Hobbs, 72, of Charleston died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in his home. He was an oil field worker for Rough Neck Oil Co., an Army veteran of the Korean War and was affiliated with the Assembly of God Church.Graveside service will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. He is survived by one daughter, Sandra Jean Hobbs of Santa Paula, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Margaret Sykes of Santa Barbara, Calif.; one son, Richard Wayne Hobbs of Booneville; one stepson, Rick Sykes of Booneville; five sisters, Ola Stockton of Charleston, Nola Watson of Lavaca, Pauline Hale of Ozark, Jean Hill and Pearlee Broughton, both of Filmore, Calif.; two half-sisters, Louise Robertson and Betty Hobbs; one brother, Billy Ray Hobbs of Riverdale; and one half-brother, Buddy Robertson of Oklahoma City. Viewing will be 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Darla Lindley Darla Lindley, 53, of Fort Smith died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a resident aid for Superior Health Care.Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Angie Cox of Fort Smith; one son, Thomas Lindley of Fort Smith; one sister, Chris Kidder of Van Buren; two nieces, Deana Maxwell and Chelsie Kidder, both of Van Buren; and one grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Smith Hope Center, 310 N. 15th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. Nancy Jarvis Zabala ALMA - Nancy Ann Amanda Jarvis Zabala, 83, of Alma died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in her home. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She was the widow of William E. Zabala.Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Love Cemetery in Alma under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Crawford of Alma; one stepdaughter, Teresa Zabala of California; two sons, Donald Berry of Van Buren and Fred Berry of Tigard, Ore.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be William Sullivan, Robert Berry, John Shelby Crawford, Lee Darrin Morgan and David and Ronald Berry. Conception Arthur WICKES - Conception "Connie" Sabala Arthur, 60, of Wickes died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000. She was an employee of Tyson in Grannis, an Army veteran, of the Baptist faith and attended Wickes Church of the Nazarene.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wickes Church of the Nazarene with burial at Westview Cemetery in Cove under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. She is survived by her husband, Jack Edward Arthur Sr.; two sons, John Griffin of Wickes and James Arthur of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Cindy Caudill of Oklahoma City, Evelyn McCormick of Wickes and Lorraine Arthur of DeQueen; her mother, Juanita Sabala of Tulsa; three brothers, Teto Sabala of Heavener and Ferman Sabala and Santo Sabala, both of Tulsa; three sisters, Juanit Blaydes of Broken Arrow, Okla., Chede Conder of Austin, Texas, and Mary Ann Thornton of Tulsa; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Jack Arthur Jr. WICKES - Jack Edward "Eddie" Arthur Jr., 34, of Wickes died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000. He was an employee of Tyson in Grannis and of the Baptist faith.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wickes Church of the Nazarene with burial at Westview Cemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. He is survived by his father, Jack Edward Arthur Sr. of Wickes; two brothers, John Griffin of Wickes and James Arthur of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Cindy Caudill of Oklahoma City, Evelyn McCormick of Wickes and Lorraine Arthur of DeQueen; and his grandmother, Juanita Sabala of Tulsa. Alma Henderson Alma L. Henderson, 81, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was a retired salesperson and worked for both Gregg' s and Hunts Department stores. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the widow of Charles Henderson Sr. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Jean Vines of Fort Smith; two sons, Charles Henderson Jr. of Colorado City, Texas, and Richard Henderson of Phoenix; seven grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be today from 1 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Westark Arkansas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 322 N. Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or the Gregory Kistler Center, 2204 S. M St., Fort Smith, AR 72903. Kenneth Gray Kenneth Joe Gray, 60, of Barling died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a salesman for Truck Pro, attended Harvest Time Tabernacle Church and was in the Antique Car Club. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial at 3 p.m. at Harmony Community Cemetery, north of Conway, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by two daughters, Denise Wadsworth of Eules, Texas, and Shelia Jackson of Prescott; four sons, Ricky Joe Gray of Jacksonville, Michael Gray of McRae, Steven Gray of North Little Rock and James D. Henry of Little Rock; two brothers, Bobby of Mountainburg and Phillip of Little Rock; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenny Scott, Scott Crenshaw, Leon Kyzer, Brad Henry, Johnny c. Scott and Bill Young. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. James Brooks MIAMI, Ariz. - James Rolland Brooks, 82, of Miami, Ariz., formerly of Mulberry, Ark., and Oklahoma, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000. He was a crane operator for Inspiration Copper, an Air Force veteran and a deacon at First Southern Baptist Church in Miami, Ariz.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lamont Mortuary Chapel in Globe, Ariz., with burial at Globe Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his wife, Connie; one daughter, Roberta Bittner of Globe, Ariz.; two sons, J.C. Brooks of Globe and Joe W. Brooks of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one sister, Bertha White of Mulberry; two brothers, Raymond Brooks of Muskogee, Okla., and Arthur Brooks of Bakersfield, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to any charity. Carolyn Jones Carolyn Jones, 60, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, former society editor for the Southwest Times Record and an employee of Weldon Williams & Lick.Traditional funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Eugene; two daughters, Marcy Lynne Ohm and Melissa Michelle Fantauzzi, both of Fort Smith; her father, Bill Mullen of Fort Smith; one brother, Gary Mullen of Fort Smith; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bob Lindow, John Hanna, Joe McKinney, David Roam, Jeff Taylor and Ted Cserna. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: Eleanor A. Jankowski Eleanor A. Jankowski, 80, of Fort Smith died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was a retired housekeeper and of the Catholic faith.Funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by two sons, Charles of Mansfield and Thomas of New York City; three sisters, Minnie Gough and Marion Stine, both of New Jersey, and Madelyn Condon of New York; two grandchildren, Vincent Jankowski and Leigh Childress; and four great-grandchildren. Mary Sehorn WALDRON - Mary Adaline Sehorn, 89, of Waldron died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker, a member of Winfield Baptist Church and the widow of James Sehorn.Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield. She is survived by one sister, Robbie Brown of Waldron; one sister-in-law, Jewell Brown of Waldron; one brother, Elisha Brown of Waldron; and several nieces and nephews. Mary Duncan Mary V. Duncan, 92, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was associated with the Yellow Umbrella and was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of James L. "Bill" Duncan.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Presbyterian Church with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by three daughters, Lynn Jackson of Woodstock, Va., Jettie Page of Fort Smith and Cassy Knox of Muldrow, Okla.; one sister, Myrtle Ruth McKaughan of Fort Smith; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Todd Curry, Slate and Scott Stiles, Doug Acuff, Chris Jackson, Karl Tallakson, Mark Lewallen and David Richison. . Lindsey Carver OWASSO, Okla. - Lindsey Carver, 86, of Owasso, Okla., formerly of Bokoshe, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000. He was a retired chef.Funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bokoshe First Baptist Church under the direction of Black's Funeral Home of Eufaula. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

Dear Friends and Fellow Family History Researchers, May we always remember He is the reason for the season. May our research efforts be blessed in the coming year and our brick walls come tumbling down! Merry Chistmas to all and to all a good night! Dianna Gilliam justpeachy@greenhills.net Away in a Manger, Revisited Away in a manger our Saviour once lay, and that is the reason we have Christmas day; He came down from Heaven to live here below to suffer and die because He loves us so. The shepherds first found Him on that starry night; An angel spoke to them and they saw His light. They knelt in the hay there so fragrant and warm and worshipped our Saviour that first Christmas morn. Three kings came to praise Him and gifts to Him gave, and to all His children He then showed the way to serve Him and others by day and by night, and love God, the Father, with heart, mind, and might. He taught us to know what is wrong and what's right... to pray without ceasing and seek further light; To love everybody, the weak and the strong; and ever remember to Him we belong. Let us then be worthy in spirit and truth, to guide others to Him, our lives be the proof; To bring souls to Jesus that they might be free, and praise, ever praise Him, where e'er we may be! Away in a manger, asleep in the hay, our Saviour's the reason for Christmas today. Copyright © 1993 Dianna Gilliam All Rights Reserved May be used in unchanged form for non-commercial purposes if accompanied by this copyright message

The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: ROSS, Bill; 92; Vian OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-24; scsps RAUSER, Margaret K ( ); 80; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-24; scsps PAYTON, Jackie; 54; Chester AR; SW Times; 2000-12-24; scsps CARTER, Clara ( ); 97; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-24; scsps SPARKS, Earl; 83; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-24; scsps RICHMOND, Rhonda (RICHMOND); 40; Sallisaw OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-24; scsps DENNIS, Daisy Opal ( ); 80; Paris AR; SW Times; 2000-12-24; scsps BENSON, Delora (JOHNSON); 62; Poteau OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-12-24; scsps RICHARDSON, Dolores E (BELDT); 74; Paris AR; SW Times; 2000-12-24; scsps RAGSDALE, Lena Wood (SELLARS); 78; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-24; scsps McDONALD, Charles W; 77; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-24; scsps SMITH, Terry Carleen (SMITH); 15; Waldron AR; SW Times; 2000-12-24; scsps LEA, Maude M ( ); 94; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-12-24; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

Heidi, The following death records can be obtained from: Arkansas Department of Health Division of Vital Records 4815 West Markham Street, Slot 44 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867 I believe the death records are $10.00..made payable to : Arkansas Department of Health. It might be hard to get an obit right now...because the Public Library is in the process of moving to the new building...It will be the middle of January, 2001 before they get moved in. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb Sebastian County line Obituaries, ODT, Tombstone Projects, & BWO ==================================== ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ======================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: <RHighbear@aol.com> To: <ARSEBAST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2000 8:51 PM Subject: [ARSebast] look-up Request > Hello All > > I was hoping someone could help me by looking up my grandfathers obituary. > He died in Ft. Smith Arkansas on 8/3/1958. His name was Robert Nelson > Davies. He was buried at home in Akron Ohio but I could not find an obit for > him in Ohio. Also, would I request a death certificate from Arkansas where > he died? > > Thank you for considering my request and Happy Holidays to all. > > Heidi High > > > ==== ARSEBAST Mailing List ==== > http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb > > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 > >