The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: Jewell Doyel ARKOMA - Jewell Marie Doyel, 86, of Arkoma died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Arkoma. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Arkoma. She was the widow of DeWitt Minor Doyel.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church in Arkoma with burial at Vaughn Cemetery near Cameron under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Roland. She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Spradlin of Fort Smith, Marta Henry of Arkoma and Susan Smith of Akins; four sisters, Geraldine Rother of Grass Valley, Calif., Maxine Blair of Lumas, Calif., Ruby Cockrell of Fort Worth, Texas, and Madine Robles of Tulsa; one brother, Jack Musick of Yuma, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great--grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.Pallbearers will be Bobby and Jack Spradlin, Tony Henry, Rodney and Keith Smith, Steve Dodd, Junior Wilburn, James Curren, James Robert Jones and Robert Post. . J.L. Talley MAGNOLIA - J.L. Talley, 76, of Magnolia and formerly of Van Buren died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in Texarkana, Texas. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired manager of Diester-Ward and Witcher Abstract Company in Billings. He was a member of the Crawford County Mounted Patrol in Van Buren and Citizen of the Year 2000, 1989-93 Appaloosa Buckboard World Champion and a member of First Baptist Church in Emerson.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia with burial at Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville, La. He is survived by three sisters, Kathleen Waller of West Monroe, La., Lazelle Foster of Silsbee, Texas, and Evelyn Fitzpatrick of Stamps; one brother, Thomas Talley of Emerson; four nieces and four nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be Danny Fitzpatrick, Bill Hanson, Bill Johnson, Jack and Lenard Tucker, Robby Rogers and Larry Little. Jimmy Ward BOONEVILLE - Jimmy Young Ward, 64, of Booneville died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in his home. He graduated form Booneville High School and was a salesman for Hills Parts in Ball Ground, Ga. He was in the Booneville National Guard for 14 years.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church in Booneville with burial at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home in Booneville. He is survived by his wife, Deeann; two daughters, Elizabeth Ward of Burbank, Calif., and Margaret Ritchie of Zelienople, Pa.; one stepdaughter, Sherry Mayo of Van Buren; one son, Van of Kennewick, Wash.; three stepsons, Jimmy, Jack and John Yancy, all of Van Buren; two sisters, Carolyn Ward of Greenwood and Ann Fleckenstine of Little Rock; two brothers, Eddie of Rogers and Donnie of Little Rock; and 11 grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Jimmy Jay Bridges, Jason and Jeffery Ward, Jay Bridges, Doug Bice and Justin McLaughin.. Darrell Gilliam GREENWOOD - Darrell L. Gilliam, 83, of Greenwood died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a retired owner/operator of Otasco in Greenwood and a Baptist. He was the widower of Marie Gilliam.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Dawson Cemetery in Milltown. He is survived by one daughter, Nancy Keisman of Fort Smith; two sons, Gary of Greenwood and Larry of Bryant; two sisters, Derema Beecham and Delois Goldsmith, both of Greenwood; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Carl Grandstaff, Ken Frunk, Rick Keisman, Roger Corbin and Kyle and Blain Gilliam. Cleo Plummer Cleo Plummer, 88, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a retired bookkeeper for Plummer Furniture and Upholstering. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Douglas; one daughter, Glenda Aldridge of Arkadelphia; one son, Damon of Fort Smith; one brother, Leo G. Rainwater of Sandy, Ore.; and one granddaughter, Alison Donnell of Salt Lake City.Pallbearers will be Randall Stem, Freelin Castleberry, Mack McKinley and Keith, Chad, Chris and Dan Plummer.Honorary pallbearers will be the Fellowship Sunday School class of Trinity Baptist Church. . W.L. Molton POTEAU - W.L. "Dub" Molton, 55, of Poteau died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in his home. He was a mechanic and retired from the Army in 1984 after serving for 32 years.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. He is survived by one daughter, Dawn Jones of Hoxie, Kan.; two sons, William of Columbus, Ohio, and Micheal of Hoxie; one sister, Annetta Cortez of Poteau; one brother, Joe of Shady Point; and four grandchildren. Frances Pigg Frances Marie Pigg, 73, of Van Buren died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Extension Home Makers Club of Crawford County. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church.Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mass will be 1 p.m. Friday in St. Michael's Catholic Church with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Charles; two daughters, Marie Ann Verspille and Sandra W. Wise, both of Van Buren; one son, Charles Ed Pigg of Las Vegas; one sister, Wilma Adam of Fort Smith; one brother, Conrad Hoffman of Denver; and three grandchildren. Lucille Abrahams SPIRO - Lucille C. Abrahams, 82, of Spiro died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Oklahoma Education Association.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church in Spiro with burial at Spiro City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. She is survived by her husband, George, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.Pallbearers will be Don Odom, Harold Hamilton, Jim West, A.L. Farris, Ron Sheetz, Neal Perrin, Jim Whitehead, Gerald Blankenship, T.C. Addison and Gene Williamson. Sherry Harper Sherry Harper, 62, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker, a retired teller for First National Bank in Fort Smith and a Jehovah's Witness.Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Barling City Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. She is survived by four daughters, Ramona L. Pagan of Lowell, Sherri Renee Hobbs of Fort Smith, Rachelle D. Nichols of Van Buren and Renata L. Culley of Heavener; her mother, Inez Glidewell of Fort Smith; one brother, Bobby Joe Glidewell of Lavaca; and seven grandchildren. Elbert Loring Elbert H. "Lou" Loring, 71, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a retired Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was vice president of the repair department of Tod Ship Building in California. He was a member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 692, American Legion Post No. 31, Fleet Reserve Association, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Scimitar Temple of Fort Smith Shrine Club, Belle Point Masonic Lodge No. 20 Free & Accepted Masons, Royal Arch Masons Chapter No. 3, Royal & Select Master Council No. 5 and Jacques DeMolay Commandery No. 3. He attended Hackett United Methodist Church.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday in Hackett United Methodist Church with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery with Masonic and military graveside services under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Anna; one daughter, Danielle Radford of New Orleans; and two grandsons, Cary and Andrew Radford, both of New Orleans.Pallbearers will be Paul, Cary and Andy Radford, Brad Kessler, Tom Dacus, Rick Peterson, Mike Kejundie and Richard Fry. Bernice Prather TEMPLE, Texas - Bernice Faye Prather, 60, of Temple died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in Temple, Texas. She was a former employee of Ozark Truck Plaza in Alma and was a Baptist.Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. The body was cremated. She is survived by two daughters, Kayla Marie White of Barling and Jennifer Jo Prather of Fort Smith; one son, Michael Lee of Fayetteville; two sisters, Francis Williams of Coppers Cove, Texas, and Laquetta Jo Bottoms of Garland, Texas; two brothers, Tommy Lee Bottoms of Grand Saline, Texas, and Leon Bottoms of Alma; and five grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb for Obituary, & ODT ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: SUSAN FRANKS SPRINGHILL, La. - Susan Payne Franks, 77, of Springhill, La., died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in a Shreveport, La., hospital. She was born Sept. 11, 1923. She was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church in Springhill and the widow of Delles E. Franks.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Bailey Mortuary Chapel in Springhill with burial at Springhill Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Sharon F. Hardy of Atlanta, Texas; one son, James D. Franks of Charleston; two sisters, Nelvie B. Payne of Walkerville and La Voin Carroll of Katy, Texas; and five grandchildren, Sherri and Kevin Hardy, Susan Polk and Gary and Michael Franks. CHIEU HUYNH VIETNAM - Chieu Kim Huynh, 85, of Vietnam died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in his home. He was a farmer and a business owner.Funeral will be today in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Mau Thi Nguyen; seven children, Minh of Van Buren, Phuoc and Cuona, both of Australia, and Thong, Chon, Tho and Chi, all of Vietnam; and 30 grandchildren. JEANETTA JENKINS DARDANELLE - Jeanetta Jenkins, of Dardanelle died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a member of Dardanelle First United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She was the widow of Roger Jenkins.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle with burial at Graves Cemetery in Delaware. She is survived by two daughters, Anita Cook of Fort Smith and Connie Freeling of Dardanelle; one son, Joe of Dardanellle; two sisters, Joyce Heflin and Betty Hamilton; one brother, James Burkes; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be David, Todd and Jason Cook, Chuck Hamilton, James and Joe Heflin and Jack Burkes. PEARLE GALBRAITH OZARK - Pearle E. Galbraith, 95, of Ozark died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in Ozark. She was born Sept. 10, 1905, in Jewett, Ohio. She was a retired Army master sergeant and a member of the Church of Christ.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Highland Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by a niece, Doris Wheeless of Ozark; and several other nieces and nephews. CORA GASTON PARIS - Cora Gaston, 94, of Paris died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Paris. She was a homemaker and a member of Assembly of God. She was the widow of Marvin F. Gaston Sr.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris. She is survived by one daughter, Pat Lee of Ratcliff; two sons, Marvin Gaston Jr. of Fort Smith and Woodrow H. Pennington of Paris; one sister, Nellie Moore of Brownsboro, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildrenPallbearers will be Scott and Brandon Lee, Bob and David Raible, Manuel Horne and Adolph Forst. NORA HENDERSON HATFIELD - Nora Mae Henderson, 87, of Hatfield died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at her home. She was born Aug. 10, 1913, in Georgia. She worked for Lane Poultry and was a member of Church of God Prophecy in Mena.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park. She is survived by four daughters, Inez Stepp of Mena, Jeanette Allen and Margie Harrison, both of Hatfield, and Mary Whisenhunt of Watson, Okla.; three sons, Frank of Fort Worth, Texas, Charles of Discovery Bay, Calif., and Bill of Prairie Home, Md.; 28 grandchildren; several great-granchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Robert Allen, Roger Barnes, Greg and Theron Henderson, Guy Harrison and Jimmy Whisenhunt. IVA REED ACORN - Iva Ethel Reed, 91, of Acorn died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Mena. She was born Oct. 2, 1909, in Waters. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was the widow of Rans L. Reed.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with burial at Cherry Hill Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Delwin of Mena; one brother, Wallace Liles of Mena; seven grandchildren, George, Frank and Gary Reed, Margie Chapman, Eldonna Jones, Betha Yeates and Shiela Batchelder; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. VELMA ALSTON OZARK - Velma Alston, 88, of Ozark died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Clarksville. She was born July 23, 1912, in Watalula. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial at Pond Creek Cemetery, east of Ozark. She is survived by two daughters, Wilma Carson of Clarksville and Melba Mershon of Fort Smith; one son, Sonny of Ozark; one brother, Carl Hobbs of Lindsey, Calif.; six grandchildren, Terry Carson, Pam Smith, Debbie Kremers, Jan Wilson, Martin Mershon and Donna Stewart; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Wallace G. and Jack Alston, Robert Jones, Vernon McDaniel, Porter Hillard and Bill Hudspeth. ALICE COWLEY NEW BLAINE - Alice "Corky" Cowley, 62, of New Blaine died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in New Blaine. She was a homemaker and a member of the ladies auxiliary of the New Blaine Rural Fire Department and St. Scholastica Catholic Church Shoal Creek in New Blaine.Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Scholastica Catholic Church with burial at St. Scholastica Cemetery Shoal Creek in New Blaine. She is survived by her husband, Roy; and one sister, Diane Seibold of Wisconsin.Pallbearers will be Phil Riley, Phil Tucker, Leonard Freman, Tim Gehring, James and Kenneth Whorton, Rowdy Reynolds and Sam Simmons. BESSIE EDWARDS SALLISAW - Bessie Jane Edwards, 82, of Sallisaw died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Sallisaw. She worked at Kellys Canning Factory in Prairie Grove. She was a former nursing home employee and worked at Little Giant Pump Company in Oklahoma City. She was active in church choir at the Nazarene Church in Oklahoma City and attended Akins Assembly of God. She was the widow of William Eldon Lacey and Ed Edwards.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Akins Assembly of God with burial at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by two daughters, Gladys Loretta Ward of Akins and Mary Jo Mantil of Sallisaw; two stepdaughters, Merlena and Helen Phillips, both of Farmington; one stepson, Eldon Lacey of Farmington; one sister, Maudie Jones of California; two brothers, Jodie Reed of Sallisaw and Robert Reed of Weatherford, Okla.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Bobby, Joe, Terry, Billy, Aaron, Blake and Joe Ward Jr., David and Johnny Mantil and Bobby Ward Jr. WOODROW STEWART POTEAU - Woodrow Stewart, 82, of Poteau died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in a Poteau hospital. He was born June 14, 1918, in Oliver Township in Scott County. He was a retired coal miner and police officer and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the widower of Grace Stewart. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Evans and Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau. He is survived by three daughters, Betty Jane Stewart of Woodbridge, Va., Pauline Stewart Dudley of Lexington, Ky., and Lana Swad of Edmond, Okla.; three sons, Robert Wayne Stewart of Poteau, Ronald Gene Stewart of Pryor, Okla., and James Thomas Stewart of Edmond, Okla.; one sister, Hazel Allen of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; two brothers, Jesse P. Stewart of Redmond, Wash., and Robert L. Stewart of Keno, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb for Obituary, & ODT ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: Daisy Rowbotham HAGARVILLE - Daisy Mae McCarley Rowbotham, 81, of Hagarville died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Russellville. She was a graduate of Lamar High School and a member of Hagarville Church of Christ.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Hagarville Church of Christ with burial at Hagarville Cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home in Clarksville. She is survived by her husband, Ocil; two daughters, Mary Bean of Lamar and Nedra Bacchus of Hagarville; three sons, Noel, Dale and Don, all of Hagarville; one sister, Nannie Belle Hughes of Knoxville; one brother, Gayland McCarley of Russellville; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Walter McInroe Jr. TYLER, Texas - Walter B. McInroe Jr., of Tyler died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in Tyler. He was an E-5 Sergeant and a highly decorated veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Elks and a quality control manager for Martin Marietta Corporation in California. He was a Baptist. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with full military honors. He is survived by his wife, Patty of Mineola, Texas; one daughter, Kelly McInroe of Gardena, Calif.; one son, Michael of Long Beach, Calif.; one sister, Sandra McClure of Van Buren; and one brother, Ronald of Springdale. James Green McALESTER, Okla. - James H. Green, 71, of McAlester died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Talihina. He attended schools in the Fort Smith area. He was an Air Force recipient of several military ribbons and awards, including the Joint Service Commendation medal for outstanding service in Turkey and foreign tours of duty in Japan, and England.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service in McAlester. He is survived by his wife, Marsha; two daughters; two brothers, Earl of Vian and Beryl of Fort Smith; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.. Jennifer Roop HEAVENER - Jennifer Alice Roop, infant daughter of April Robertson and Justin Roop of Heavener, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Fort Smith.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Heart O' the Hills Baptist Church in Heavener with burial at Reichert Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home in Heavener. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Danny and Maryland Robertson of Heavener; paternal grandfather, Bill Roop of Heavener and paternal grandmother, Vicki Roop of Dallas; and two uncles. Hildegard Wright Hildegard Wright, 62, of Fort Smith died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and retired nurses aid for Sparks Regional Medical Center and an active volunteer for the First Lutheran Church and school.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in First Lutheran Church with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Freyer of Fort Smith and Earline Collier of Van Buren; one son, Ira Wright of Swartz Creek, Mich.; three brothers, Peter, Humphrey, and Winfred Braunert, all of Germany; and three grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Thomas Andy Freyer, Tony Lowery, Richard Collier, Harlon Doty, Greg Daniels and Doug Netherton. Elsie Martin OZARK - Elsie Martin, 97, of Ozark died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Ozark. She was a homemaker and Baptist. She was the widow of Charles L. Martin.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark with burial at Nichols Chapel Cemetery in Altus. She is survived by five daughters, Gloria Lee Honea of Altus, Rosa Fetter and Virginia Wood of Ozark and Colene Hargrove and Ann Fisher, both of Tulsa; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be grandsons. Jim Berna ALMA - Jim Jr. Berna, 75, of Alma died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Little Rock. He was a retired master sergeant with the Air Force and a decorated soldier of World War II and the Korean War. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at New Cemetery in Mulberry under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home in Mulberry. He is survived by one daughter, Martha Kuhnle of Carrisa Plains, Calif.; two sons, Jim of Little Rock and Charles of Santa Margarita, Calif.; two brothers, Ernest of Lincoln, Neb., and Lillard of Mulberry; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Maurice Kasten NEW YORK - Maurice E. Kasten, 77, of New York was a retired Humanities Professor at Steven's Institute in New Jersey. Formerly from Fort Smith he attended high school and junior college in Fort Smith. He was in the Army in World War II. He attended the University of Chicago and did his doctorate at Columbia University in New York. He was a writer and composer and was one of the founders of the Fort Smith Little Theater and appeared in several productions before leaving Fort Smith. He is survived by two sisters, Reba Kasten Nosoff of New York and Dr. Anna Kasten Nelson of Washington, and three nephews, Stephen Nosoff of Pennsylvania, Eric Nelson of Maryland and Michael Nelson of New York. Edith Harvey SALLISAW - Edith Stewart Harvey, 81, of Sallisaw died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Sallisaw. She was retired after 20 years with Nevada Bell Telephone of Reno, Nev. She was the widow of John Harvey.Direct cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Brown of Sallisaw; two grandchildren, Douglas Folsom and Katherine Morgan, both of Sallisaw; and four great-grandchildren. Otho McKinzie Otho Farris McKinzie, 77, of Fort Smith died Saturday Nov. 25, 2000, in Fayetteville. He was a factory worker and an Army veteran of World War II. He attended First Baptist Church.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith. He is survived by one son, Marion McKinzie of Fort Smith; two grandchildren, Daniel and Jennifer McKinzie; and several nieces and nephews. Philip Van Meter GREENWOOD - Philip L. Van Meter, 51, of Greenwood died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Muskogee. He was an employee of Glidewell Construction and a member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Smith.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church in Fort Smith with burial at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; one daughter, Rita Dodson of Amarillo, Texas; two stepdaughters, Robyn Gray of Greenwood and Shelly Mizell of Cedarville; one son, Sean of Enid, Okla.; his parents, Fred and Geneva Van Meter of Enid; two sisters, Terri Blubagh of Ponca City, Okla., and Vicki Janky of Bison, Okla.; and five grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Michael Gray, Johnny Mizell, Jesse Ray, Dale Chronister, Dewayne Glidewell and Allen Davidson. Lorne Greene Sr. MULDROW - Lorne W. Greene Sr., 38, of Muldrow died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Flora, Ill. He served in the Army and was a truck driver and a member of Church of Christ in Charleston. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston with burial at Tate Cemetery northwest of Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Connie of Lavaca; one daughter, Angela Greene of Charleston; two sons, Lorne Greene Jr. of Lavaca and Joseph McAuley of Arkansas; his parents, Charles Greene of Flora and Ula Greene of Muldrow; three sisters, Vanessa Gregory of Fort Smith, Shelly Pottorff of Xenia, Ill., and Charla Johnson of Flora; and three brothers, Charles of Muldrow, Harold of Flora and Carlyn of Fort Branch, Ind.Pallbearers will be Floyd Ricketts, Eric Burkett, Greg Pottorff, John Hennessey, Brandon Holly and Sid Ray.. Larry Pyle WALDRON - Larry Eugene Pyle, 30 of Waldron died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in his home. He was an electrician and served in the National Guard Company A 212 Signal Battalion.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Waldron Church of the Nazarene with burial at Pyle's Prairie Cemetery in Kemp, Texas under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Cindy Pyle of Waldron; grandparents, Bill and Betty Pyle of Chandler, Texas; and one brother, Chad of Greenwood.Pallbearers will be Jason Rodgers, Barry Richardson, Brian McCullah, Mike Godfrey, Donald Brown, Billy Black, Honda Smith, Allen Ward and Todd Hayes. Grethel Pellum ROLAND - Grethel Marie Pellum, 81, of Roland died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Roland. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was the widow of Millard Pellum.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Wakeling of Roland and Trudy Bryant of Wisconsin; two sons, Jim of California and Bob of Roland; one brother, Barney Davault of St. Louis, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.. Judy Durbin BOONEVILLE - Judy Lois Durbin, 59, of Booneville died Sunday, Nov. 26. 2000, in Booneville. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ellington Cemetery in Magazine under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home in Booneville. She is survived by one daughter, Petra Leigh Erisman of Juneau, Alaska; three sons, Jeff Cisneroz and Mathew Durbin, both of Brownwood, Texas, and Johnathan Durbin of Abilene, Texas; her mother, Grace Verry of Rising Star, Texas; one brother, Jack Verry of California; and 12 grandchildren. Buster Dixon LONDON - Buster Dixon, 78, of London died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was mayor of London from October 1979 through December 1997. He was a retired section foreman for Missouri-Pacific Railroad. He was a member of London Masonic Lodge and Martin Chapel Assembly of God Church.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Martin Chapel Assembly of God Church with burial at East Point Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service in Russellville. He is survived by one daughter, Sherry Vaughan of Fort Smith; one son, Gary of Dover; two brothers, Joe of Russellville and Junior of Grand Junction, Colo.; and two granddaughters, Lisa Bice and Mary Dixon.Honorary pallbearers will be the senior adult class of the church. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb for Obituary, & ODT ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: WILLIAM HAAG MENA - William Volk "Bill" Haag, 75, of Mena died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in his home. He was a superintendent for List and Clark Construction Company for 37 years, an Army sergeant serving in World War II and Korea and attended Union Mission Pentecostal Church in Mena.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; three daughers, Judith Mullen of Athens and Pamela Morris and Denage Fox, both of Mena; one son, Shawn Oglesby of Sonoma, Calif.; two sisters, Joann O'Malley of Garnett, Kan. and Mary Haag of San Jose, Calif.; one brother, Pete of Winfield, Kan.; two grandchildren, Rita Davis of Athens and Matthew Morris of Maryland; and four great-grandchildren. CHARLES SMITH JR. Charles B. Smith Jr., 69, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Fayetteville. He was a retired Air Force Technical Sergeant, retired VA benefits counselor at Fort Chaffee, veteran of the Korean Conflict, member of Central Baptist Church, life member of the VFW, member of the Hartford Masonic Lodge #609 Free and Accepted Masons, Belle Point Masonic Lodge #20 Free and Accepted Masons, 32nd degree member of Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, 25-year member of the Grand Commandery of Knights of Templar, 25-year member of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Arkansas, member of Van Buren Chapter #3 of the Royal Arch masons, member of Osiris Council No. 5 R.&S.M. in Van Buren and member of the D.A.V.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smithwith burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. He is survived by his wife, Yolande; two daughters, Vivian Mathews of Fort Smith and Betty Watson of Greenwood; three sons, William of Camden Point, Mo., James of Greenwood and John of Panama City Beach, Fla.; one brother, W.B. Smith of McCaskill; and 11 grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Zachary Roger and Alex Watson, James Smith Jr., Bobby and Jerry Mathewsa and Adam and Jeremiah Smith. WILLIE MEADOWS SALLISAW - Willie B. (Bill) Meadows, 78, of Sallisaw died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a retired carpenter and a Baptist.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Sallisaw City Cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Ella Edwards of Sallisaw, Goldie Hollis of Greenwood and Dorothy Heinen of Mobile; six sons, Rusty Kilgore of Arizona, Pat Kilgore, Max Smith and John Russell and Gene Meadows, all of Sallisaw and Billy Russell of McAlester, Okla.; three sisters, Jessie Walls of Tulsa, Okla., Eva Campbell of Amarillo, Texas and Eunice House of Sallisaw; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. GENE BREDRICK Gene Bredrick, 80, of Van Buren died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was a retired bus mechanic supervisor for the Van Buren school system and attended Karis Restoration Center in Van Buren.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. He is survived by a companion, Nina McDowell of Fort Smith; one daughter, Kay Geisbauer of Fort Smith; three sisters, Katherine Parker of Irving, Texas, Faye Ramey of Cedarville and Carolyn Davis of Dallas; two brothers, Raymond of Van Buren and Doyle of Fort Smith; three grandchildren, John Broaddrick of Van Buren, Jack Broaddrick of Jacksonville, Fla. and Joseph Geisbauer of Fort Smith; and two great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Fairon and Carl McDowell, Steve McAllister, John Broaddrick, Leroy Adams and Bill Bredrick. DORIS BARBER Doris Marie Barber, 79, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church where she was a Deaconess, member of the Woman's Missionary Society and former church clerk and member of Friendship Chapter No. 30, Order of Eastern Star.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Missionary Baptist Church with burial at the Fort Smith National Cemtery under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by two sons, Maj. Hosea Conley of Fort Smith and Steven Andrew Conley of Tampa, Fla.; and ten grandchildren, Anthony, Kenneth, Tinika, Kenan, Steven Jr., Javan, Sean, Thamar, Stephan and Emanuel; and seven great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church.Honorary pallbearers will be the Deaconesses of the church.. ROSE SWAIN HARTMAN - Rose Swain, 105, of Hartman died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Lamar. She was a homemaker, of the Baptist faith and the widow of Leslie Swain.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksville. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Old Walpole Cemetery in Walpole, N.H. under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. She is survived by four daughters, Hazel King of Clarksville, Marion Critchfield of Hartman, Rose Hurd of Chipley, Fla. and Dorothy Hicks of Charlestown, N.H.; three sons, Clarence Swain of Walpole, N.H., Robert Kenney of Vernon, Vt., and John Swain of Spring Hill, Fla.; 31 grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, 14 stepgreat-grandchildren and 40 great-great-grandchildren. LARRY KIMBRIEL OARK - Larry Joe Kimbriel, 52, of Oark died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Johnson Regional Medical Center. He was a labor worker.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Roller Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Oark Cemtery in Oark. He is survived by two sons, Aaron and Mike, both of Clarksville; two sisters, Joyce Reynolds and Dorothy Criss, both of Oark; and three brothers, Melvin of Oark and Boy and Eddie, both of Clarksville.Pallbearers will be Teddy Bohannon, Jacky Kimbriel, George Hampton, Andy Paul and Steve Cummins and Alfred West. LINDA CROW SALLISAW - Linda Crow, 46, of Sallisaw died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Fort Smith.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Akins Cemtery in Akins under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by two daughters, Leslie Monroe of Tahlequah, Okla. and Jamie Crow of Sallisaw; one son, Patrick Walters of Lawton, Okla.; one sister, Janice Walters, of Russell; and three grandchildren, Lauren Monroe, Luke Wasson and Dalan Lagg. DARLENE WARREN OARK - Anita Darlene Warren, 55, of Oark died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in her home. She was an employee of Johnson Regional Medical Center and Home Care as a registered nurse, member of Parkview Baptist Church in Sulphur, La. and graduate of McNeece University in Lake Charles, La.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Harmony Cemtery in Harmony. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Gene Warren; three daughters, Anita F. Gatlin of Sulphur, La., Sherri Pippin of Pasadena, Texas and Christal Brooke of Clarksville; three sons, Larry G. Guillotte Jr. of Sulphur, La. and Christopher Guillotte and Robert Warren, both of Clarksville; her mother, Eula Fay Landry of Sulphur, La.; four sisters, Sandra Hamilton of Orange, Texas, Oleta Andrea Ansley of Fort Worth, Texas, Margo Baskin of Clarksville and Ada La Juan Batey of Sulphur, La.; three brothers, Harry of California and Dalton Jr. and Maurice, both of Sulphur, La.; and 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Ben Pelts, Dwight Stepp, Ron Thomas, Chris Weve, Burett Hamilton and Ricky Branner. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb for Obituary, & ODT ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times on Sunday: RUBY GAISBAUER SCRANTON - Ruby Jewell Gattis Gaisbauer, 78, of Scranton died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in Scranton. She was a mother, a homemaker and a Baptist. She was the widow of Roy D. Gattis, Lewis R. Drew and John Gaisbauer.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial at Prairie View Cemetery. She is survived by six daughters, Irba Thompson, Carolyn Wewer, Judy Wewer, Brenda Ahne, Debbie Gattis and Tammy Talley, all of Scranton; seven sons, Harlan, Larry, Mike, John and William Gattis, all of Scranton, Jimmy Gattis of Paris and Ronnie Gattis of Goddard, Kan.; four sisters, Mag Boney and Lyndle Knighten, both of Wichita, Kan., Matt Fuller of Lake Village and Louise White of Fort Smith; two brothers, Claudie and Sherman Lowery, both of Fort Smith; 31 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Jimmy D. Thompson, Brent Thompson, Jerry Wewer Jr., Brian Johnson, Jason and Marshall Gattis. MOREO PARKER NEW BLAINE - Moreo Harrison Parker, 85, of New Blaine died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in Paris. She was a homemaker, a member of the Midway EH Club for more than 50 years and a member of Pioneer Memorial Methodist Church in New Blaine. She was the widow of Clyde Parker. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday in Pioneer Memorial Methodist Church with burial at Horn Cemetery in Midway under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She is survived by three daughters, Bonita Joan Gandy and Mickey Gale Oates, both of New Blaine, and Vickey Dale Wiggins of Paris; one son, Don Lee Parker of New Blaine; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Scott and Kelly Parker, Tony Gandy, Kirk and Logan Oates, Randy Blaschke and Chris Knoles. VIRGINIA FORT Virginia Schnell Fort, 94, of Fort Smith died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was retired from Traveler's Aid. She was the oldest living member of Goddard United Methodist Church and one of the originators of the Community Rescue Mission. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the board of the Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center and was active with the Children's Service League and Project Compassion.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday in Goddard United Methodist Church with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Funeral Home in Fort Smith. She is survived by one son, William F. "Bill" Fort of Daly City, Calif.; one grandchild, S. William Fort of San Francisco; and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Tyler Fort, both of San Francisco.Pallbearers will be Tony Williams, Howard Bradford, Norman Abbott, M.J. Howard, Bobby and Bill Walkord, Glen Caldwell and Chris Bolton. MABEL FOSTER OZARK - Mabel Elizabeth Foster, 66, of Ozark died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church in Ozark.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Gus Elam Home Place with burial at Nichols Chapel Cemetery in Altus, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley A. Hibbard of London, Ky.; five sons, Jimmy D. Stout of Houston, Allen R. Thomas of Denning, Johnny W. Thomas, David M. Thomas and Ricky D. Thomas, all of Tulsa; her mother, Venney Elam of Ozark; three sisters, Virginia Walker and Sandra Waller, both of Ozark, and Nancy Pool of Altus; three brothers, Ray, Carlos and Robert Elam, all of Ozark; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Mel Wilson, David Waller, Michael Thomas, Doug Mohr, Steven, Jeffrey, and Ashley Wheeler and David and Eric Elam. EMILY GENTRY MOUNTAINBURG - Emily Gentry, 82, of Montainburg died Friday, Nov. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and the widow of Roy Gentry.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Owens of Mountainburg; one son, Lloyd of Los Angeles; one sister, Opal Truitt of Medera, Calif.; one brother, Otis Bryant of Stigler; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. W.F. SANDERS SPIRO - W.F. "Bud" Sanders, 86, of Spiro died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Spiro.Graveside service will be at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in Ada under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. He is survived by his wife, Sammy; two daughters, Shirley Thibodeau of Oakland, Ore., and Jean Beck of Spiro; one son, Boone of Clearwater, Fla.; one sister, Essie Livingston of Antioch, Calif.; and six grandchildren. GEORGE MILLER George Cyrus Miller Sr. of Van Buren died Friday, Nov, 24, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was a retired self-employed carpenter and a member of the Church of Nazarene.The body will be cremated under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by six daughters, Violet Chivington of Alma, Lois Ann Smiley of Chester, DeAnna Bee of Clinton, Ind., Peggy Nowlin of West Terre Haute, Ind., Joyce Miller of Ozark and Kay of Ohio; eight sons, Eddie of Los Angeles, Jack, John and David, all of Wauchula, Fla., Bill of Fort Mead, Fla., Dennis of Portege, Ind., George Miller Jr. of Chester and Terry of Ohio; two sisters, Emma Van Buren of Conroe, Texas, and Fay of Gary, Ind.; one brother, Bill of Yuma, Ariz,; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ANNA HEADBERG COUSHATTA, La. - Anna Oleta Vaught Headberg, 82, of Coushetta, La., formerly of Mountainburg died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Coushatta. She was the widow of E.L. Headberg.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Alma with burial at Vaught Cemetery in Mountainburg. She is survived by one daughter, Connie Klassen of Wichita, Kan.; one son, Bert Chatman of Coushatta; two sisters, Sue Storm and Lois Lynch, both of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, Burton Vaught of Gore; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. LISELOTTE ASCHOFF Liselotte M. Aschoff, 90, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a local hospital. She was the widow of Ludwig M. Aschoff.Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Oak Cemetery Pavilion with burial in Oak Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Ursula Raney and Eva Minden, both of Fort Smith; six grandchildren, Tom Raney of Lawrence, Kan., Sabine Flashka of Cincinnati, Susie Hines of Laguna Beach, Calif., Stephanie Raney of Austin, Texas, Frank Minden of Fort Smith and John Minden of Paris; and 11 great-grandchildren.. WILLIE DEEN GORE - Willie Lenora Deen, 92, of Gore died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker and of the Freewill Baptist faith.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in White Chapel Church with burial at White Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She is survived by two daughters, Irene Mannon of Gore and Wilma Jean Mannon of Fresno, Calif.; two sons, Bill of Merced, Calif., and J.L. of Sallisaw; 21 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Jerry, Kerry, Shannon and Cal Mannon, Mark Deen and Jimmy Davenport.. JACK JEFFREY SPIRO - Jack Wayne Jeffrey Sr., 57, of Spiro died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a construction worker, a Navy veteran, a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church and a master mason in the Masonic Lodge.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Millie; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Harrison of Spiro; three sons, Jack Wayne Jeffrey Jr. of Pocola and Levi Luke Jeffrey and Walter Cooper Jeffrey, both of Spiro; two sisters, Sherry Mace of Enterlockin, Fla., and Carolyn Cotecky of Lamore, Calif.; two brothers, Joe Jeffrey Sr. of McDoungh, Ga., and Bobby of Sylvester, Ga.; and five grandchildren, Justin, Jacob, Jordan, Tyler and Zachary Jeffrey and Kaitlynn Harrison. AUDRA TALBERT Audra Talbert, 77, of Fort Smith died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in a hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper for Auto Incorporated and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Smith. She was the widow of B.L. Talbert.Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Lewis Funeral Chapel with private committal service at Roselawn Cemetery. She is survived by three sisters, Melba Thompson, Lucille Crouch and Amy Johnson, all of Fort Smith; and several nieces and nephews. OLLIE SMITH SALLISAW - Ollie B. Smith, 80, of Sallisaw died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Harrison.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Kibler of Harrison, Nildred Steel of Whitwell, Tenn., and Betty Clothier of Hutchinson, Kan.; one sister, Mildred Conrad of Sallisaw; one brother, Truman Nobles of Sallisaw; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb for Obituary, & ODT ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times on Saturday: Lucy Barker HOWE - Lucy Marie Barker, 95, of Howe died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Heavener. She was a retired telephone operator and worked in the defense plant during World War II in California. She operated the Cottage Grocery Store. She was a member of Heavener Christian Church. She was the widow of Herbert Barker Sr.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home in Heavener. She is survived by three sons, Herbert of Anaheim, Calf., Norman of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Ray of Howe; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Naomi Ramos Naomi J. Ramos, 81, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. She was president of the Resident Nursing Council and a member of the Bible Ambassador Club of Methodist Nursing Home in Fort Smith. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Charleston. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in First United Methodist Church in Charleston with burial at Hampton Cemetery north of Branch under the direction of Smith Mortuary in Charleston. She is survived by two daughters, Jane Ann Trimble of Denton, Texas, and Debra Allen of Fort Smith; one son, Joe Ramos Jr. of Charleston; two sisters, Ada Asher and Jean Laws, both of Fort Smith; one stepsister, Marolyn Price of Fort Smith; one brother, Sam Thomson of Charleston; one stepbrother, Tom Pettigrew of Somis, Calif.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.Pallbearers will be Heath, Gary and Jason Allen, Joseph Ramos, Mike Trimble and Brent Roberson.. Ruth Klein Ruth M. Klein, 79, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was retired from Weldon Williams and LIck. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Turner of Fayetteville; one son, Nick Klein of Benton; two sisters, Inez Barrow of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Doris Carnell of Muskogee, Okla.; and one grandchild, Lindsay Turner of Fayetteville.Pallbearers will be Mark Koenigseder, Jim Bearden and Dennis Rupp.. Mabel Foster OZARK - Mabel Elizabeth Foster, 66, Ozark died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church in Ozark.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Gus Elam Home Place with burial at Nichols Chapel Cemetery in Altus under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley A. Hibbard of London, Ky.; five sons, Jimmy D. Stout of Houston, Allen R. Thomas of Denning, Johnny W. Thomas and David M. and Ricky D. Thomas, all of Tulsa; three sisters, Virginia Walker and Sandra Waller both of Ozark and Nancy Pool of Altus; three brothers, Ray, Carlos and Robert Elam all of Ozark; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mel Wilson, David Waller, Michael Thomas, Doug Mohr, Steven, Jeffrey, and Ashley Wheeler, David and Eric Elam. Steven Joyce Steven Robert Joyce, 40, of Van Buren died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in Van Buren. He was a baseball and basketball coach for the Van Buren Boys and Girls Club in Van Buren. He was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church in Van Buren.Arrangements are pending at Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. He is survived by his wife, Carree; two sons, Taylor and Connor of the home; his mother, Jean Wilson of Fort Smith; his father, T. Bob Joyce of Mansfield; paternal grandparents, Robert and Carol Joyce of Mansfield; two sisters, Diane Hart and Connie Lang, both of Fort Smith. Warren Taff BARLING - Warren E. "Buster" Taff, 68, of Barling died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a retired materials manager for Trane Company for 38 years. He was a member of the Traffic Club of Fort Smith and a lifetime member of Barling United Methodist Church.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Oak Valley Cemetery in Lavaca. He is survived by his wife, Doris; three daughters, Debbie Davis and Susan Brown, both of Barling, and Janet Long of Brewton, Ala.; one son, Warren Jr. of Barling; four sisters, Joyce Moore and Wanda Graham, both of Lavaca, Jolene DuVall of Fort Smith and Erdean Kirby of Cashaha, La.; two brothers, Vernon of Booneville and James C. Taff of Lavaca; and nine grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Roy Robertson, Doug Hasley, Sam Lowe, Edward Lenington, Curtis Perryman and Raymond Chronister. .Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb for Obituary, & ODT ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

This is the ODT indexing for Obituaries for Saturday. If you need further information, please feel free to ask: BARKER, Lucy Marie ( ); 95; Heavener OK; SW Times (AR); 2000-11-25; scsps JOYCE, Steven Robert; 40; Van Buren AR; SW Times; 2000-11-25; scsps KLEIN, Ruth M ( ); 79; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-11-25; scsps FOSTER, Mabel Elizabeth (ELAM); 66; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-11-25; scsps TAFF, Warren E "Buster"; 68; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-11-25; scsps RAMOS, Naomi J (THOMAS); 81; Fort Smith AR; SW Times; 2000-11-25; scsps Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb for Obituary, & ODT ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

Do you have any ideas as to how I might get additional Phillips Co., AR information on John J. POOL and Oliver POOL in the below Civil War data? I particularly would like information regarding their births - mother's maiden name (I believe she was Nancy C. POOL), father's first name, anything. Lawrence D. Pool Tucson, AZ POOL, JOHN J. Pvt Co K, 2d AR Inf, US Enlisted 15 Nov 1863 at Waldron, Scott Co, AR. He was sick at the time of the muster of the company. Mustered into service 26 May 1864 at Little Rock, AR and mustered out 8 Aug 1865 at Clarksville, AR. Age 40, born in Phillips Co, AR. Ht 5' 8", eyes blue, hair lt, complx fair, farmer. There was a stoppage of pay for $6.00 for 1 Springfield Musket & accs which were retained. Daily duty: Company Cook Signed by an X. Record # 1027 on Roll E57 (M399): POOL, OLIVER Pvt Co K, 2d AR Inf, US Enlisted 15 Nov 1863 at Waldron, Scott Co, AR. Mustered into service 14 May 1863 at Little Rock, AR and mustered out 8 Aug 1863 at Clarksville, AR. Signed by and X. Age 22, born in Phillips Co, AR. Ht 5' 10". eyes blue, hair lt complx lt, farmer.

The following obits appeared in the SW Times on Thursday: ROBERT BECKMAN WALDRON - Robert Paul Beckman, 75, of Waldron died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired cost accountant, a Navy veteran and a member of VFW. He was a Methodist.Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Friday at Pilot Prairie Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by his companion, James Meadors of Waldron; his mother, Ella Beckman of Industry, Texas; two sisters, Idell Schwecke of Industry and Jennie Mobley of Conroe, Texas; and three nieces. MYRNA MATSLER ALMA - Myrna Matsler, 81, of Alma died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in her home. She was a homemaker and the widow of Ricardo Matsler.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Alma with burial at New Cemetery in Mulberrry. She is survived by four sons, Julian of Alma, Howard of Anadarko, Okla., Larry of Charleston and Dennis of Stuttgart; three half-sisters, Helen McCario and Alice and Lesta Hawk, both of Illinois; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. MARGARET GIPSON PARIS - Margaret Ollie Gipson, 71, of Paris died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in Paris. She was a homemaker.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial at McVay Cemetery in Paris. She is survived by one stepdaughter, Karen Lynn Lunn of Coalinga, Calif.; one son, Jack D. Bell of Paris; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. DUEL SCOTT Duel Scott, 93, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was a retired owner of Scott's Grocery and a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Fort Smith. She was the widow of Raymond Scott. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at First Church of the Nazarene in Fort Smith with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Jo Van Dyne of Gig Harbor, Wash.; one son, Bob of Temple, Texas; two half-sisters, Ann Payne of West Fork and Oleta McDonald of Little Rock; one half-brother, Earl Kolb of New Mexico; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be family members. BEATRICE ERMANN MOUNTAINBURG - Beatrice Ermann, 84, of Mountainburg died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart of Mary in Barling. She was the widow of W.F. Ermann. Rosary was Wednesday at Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren with private burial of cremains at St. Mary's Cemetery in Barling. She is survived by five daughters, Margaret Price of Broken Arrow, Okla., Mary McMellon of Russellville, Agatha Harris and Eileen Ermann, both of Alma, and Clara Combs of Natural Dam; five sons, William F. Ermann of Uniontown, Joe Ermann of Austin, Ed Ermann of Foreman, John Ermann of Fort Smith and Tom Ermann of Natural Dam; 27 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. RUFUS HARRIS WISTER - Rufus Oklen "R.O." Harris, 82, of Wister died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in a Poteau hospital. He was born May 17, 1918, in Heavener. He was retired from Rock Island Railroad, was a veteran of World War II and a member of DAV.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Wister Assembly of God with burial at Howe Cemetery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by his wife, Delois; three daughters, Stella Drury and Kathy Alsyouf, both of Poteau, and Lorrie Andrews of Wister; three sons, Larry of Tuttle, Okla., John of Wakita, Okla. and Frank of Fanshawe, Okla.; one sister, Carrie Stacy of Wister; two brothers, Fines of Houston and Orell of Greenwood; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. ARDELL SMITH WALDRON - Ardell Smith, 59, of Waldron died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in his home.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Martin Funeral Home in Waldron with burial at Freedom Cemetery in Waldron. He is survived by his companion, Annie Bottoms of Waldron; five sisters, Roxie Essman of Mena, Dovie Williams and Frances Judy, both of Mansfield, Dora Harrison of Waldron and Margaret McCafferty of Harvey; three brothers, Jessie Lee Smith, Lester Smith and Melvin Smith, all of Waldron. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb for Obituary, & ODT ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

**I am including the following obit for Sue in TX. Her Mother passed away on Tuesday, November 21st. We extend our deepest sympathy. It is as follows: Carolyn, Please include my Mother's obit in your listing. It will be in Friday 24, November, 2000 in the Longview News-Journal of Longview TX. Jewel V. "Bunny" Vanderpool nee Nifong Born: 25 October 1913 in Booneville, Logan Co. AR. Father: Rush Allen Nifong Mother: Etta Paolette Kirkland Died: 21, November 2000 @ 3:15 P.M. in her home Funeral: Saturday 25 November 2000 @ 2:00 P.M. Survived By: daughters Phylla Sue Vanderpool Whiteley, and Vanda Lee Vanderpool Munk, son: Ellery Allen Vanderpool. daughter-in-law Holly Lee Jones Vanderpool and son-in-law Ralph Edward Munk 10 grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren Sue in Texas The following obits appeared in the SW Times on Friday:: ERIK SIMON LAMAR - Erik Simon, 32, of Lamar died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in Boxley. He attended Cabin Creek Baptist Church and was a truck driver for Curbow Inc. in Ratcliff and Tyson Foods in Clarksville.Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Lamar Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, LInda; two stepdaughters, Rena Stackley of Kansas City, Kan., and Andrea Arrieta of Lamar; one stepson, Tico Arrieta of Lamar; two sisters, Jenny Black and Natalie Wrigley, both of Kansas City, Kan.; one brother, Norman of Norman, Okla.; and four gramdchildren. ROY REDMAN SR. Roy R. Redman Sr., 80, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in his home. He was a retired maintenance worker at Gerber Foods, an Army veteran of World War II and Korea and a member of the Church of God. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in For t Smith. He is survived by his wife, Edna; two daughters, Brenda Velosky and Shirley Redman, both of For t Smith; one son, Roy R. Redman Jr. of West Springs, S.C.; one sister, Myrtle Parrigin of Coloma, Mich.; eight grandchildren, Barbie Watson, Jason Arnold, Andy and Elliott Velosky, Johanna Cole, Ashley White and Virginia and Melinda Redman; and two great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Jason Arnold, Jason Watson, Andy, Elliott and Dobbie Velosky and Lee Rosenzweig. EVALEE DAVIS WALDRON - Evalee Gloria Davis, 68, of Waldron died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000 in her home. She was a retired factory worker and a Baptist.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by six daughters, Gloria Kilcollins of Mena, Laura Jeanette Morphew and Sandy Brazel Dedmon, both of Waldron, Diane Bowles and Tana Gordon, both of Tulsa, and Jonna Hoffman of Texarkana, Ark.; five sons, Bob Brazel of Roseburg, Ore., Ted Brazel of Waldron, Gary Brazel of Hatfield, Ronnie Hoffman of Mena and Russell Hoffman of Florida; 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Bob Dedmon, Audie Powell, Gary Kilcollins, Cyrus Humphreys, Mark Wagner and Dean Willis. W.A. STEWART W.A. "Cotton" Stewart, 90, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was the co-owner of McKee-Pitts Industrial, a member of First United Methodist Church, member and past Lt. Governor of Fort Smith Kiwanis and Arkansas Kiwanis, member of Belle Point Masonic Lodge No. 20 and the Scottish Rite bodies and the widower of Lois Stewart.Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Ann Posner of Niskayuna, N.Y.; one sister, Montie Fohrman of Fort Smith; three grandchildren, Debrah Posner of Brooklyn, N.Y., David Posner of San Francisco, Calif., and Erik Posner of Niskayuna; and three great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be D.O. Tucker, Pat Gillispie, Raymond McKinney, David and Erik Posner and Sean Schwartz. WAYNE RUMINER HACKETT - Wayne Ruminer, 55, of Hackett died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a retired aircraft mechanic.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Rock Island Community Church in Rock Island under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, Lora; three daughters, Cindee and Lacey Ruminer, both of the home, and Terri Boren of Sperry, Okla.; one son, Shawn of the home; his mother, Katherine Ruminer of Collinsville, Okla.; two sisters, Sue Briggs of Collinsville, Okla., and Julia Gougler of Dallas; and four grandchildren . RUTH MORRIS CAMERON - Ruth Morris, 79, of Cameron died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in a Spiro nursing home. She was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church of Cameron and the widow of Johnny Morris.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron. She is survived by one daughter, Jean Rice of Cameron; one brother, Earl Seaton of Panama; two grandchildren, Kelly Rice and Kara Westhoff; and four great-grandchildren. GEORGE BELL George Bell, 56, of Van Buren died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in Van Buren. He was a retired factory employee and lifelong resident of Crawford County.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ocker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Antioch Cemtery. He is survived by his wife, Debra; two daughters, Gina Kay Quick of Van Buren and Tina Lynn Almanza of Rudy; one son, George Bell Jr. of Van Buren; one sister, Margaret Ann Jones of Van Buren; one brother, Troy of Kansas City, Mo.; and 16 grandchildren.Pallbearers will be George Bell Jr., Cruz Almanza, Daniel Quick, Allen Edgar, Darin Parks and David Brown. HOWARD ALLEN OZARK - Howard H. Allen, 76, of Ozark died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in an Ozark hospital. He was a retired fireman with the Ionia Fire Department and former owner of Allen's Sports Center in Ionia, Mich.Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Saturday at Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Pat; one son, Greg H. Allen of Denver; two brothers and one sister.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark Fire Department, c/o Mayor of Ozark, Ozark City Hall, Ozark, AR 72949 or to the memorial of donor's choice. HAZEL MENDENHALL POTEAU - Hazel Mendenhall, 72, of Poteau died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in a Tulsa hospital. She was a homemaker.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore, Okla., under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She is survived by one stepbrother, Fred Hill of Howe, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. PAUL MAINARD SPIRO - Paul Mainard, 85, of Spiro died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in Spiro. He was a retired businessman, co-owner of Spiro Builders Company Inc., owner of Mainard Auto Parts, former County Commissioner for LeFlore County, a Mason, a World War II veteran of the Navy Seebees and the widower of Cassie Inez Mainard.Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Harvest Hill Assembly of God in Spiro with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemtery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by one son, Tony P. Mainard of Spiro; two sisters, Opal Williamson of Fort Smith and Helen Daves of Oklahoma City; one grandchild, Rhoda Ariane Mainard of Spiro and one great-grandchild, Ariane Christine Mainard Goings of Spiro.Pallbearers will be Tommy and Joe Parker, Herman Walker, Gary and Randy Harrison and Ken Williamson. . JACINTA ROJAS PARIS - Jacinta Alexandria Rojas, the infant daughter of Ruben and Shelly Rojas of Paris died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in Clarksville.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial at Gray Rock Cemtery in Paris. She is also survived by her grandparents, Ruby and Jovita Rojas of Clarksville and Mac and Belinda Milum of Paris. RUBY ZISKIND Ruby G. Ziskind, 93, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in local hospital. She was a retired retail saleswoman, a member of the West-Ark Church of Christ and worked for Boeing during World War II assembling B-29 bombers.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by two grandchildren, Randle Davis of Trophy Club, Texas, and Jill Gallagher of Clovis, N.M.; and two half-grandchildren, Angela Herzog of California and Cory Davis of Texas; and four great-grandchildren. . PETE DIDIER Pete C. Didier, 87, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. He was the co-owner and operator of Didier Lumber Company, a former coal miner, a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Jenny Lind Masonic Lodge No. 503, where he received his 50-year pin, and a former Sebastian County deputy sheriff.Masonic graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Edith; one daughter, Mary Louise Pearson of Fort Smith; one son, Jimmy Lee Didier of Fort Smith; three sisters, Florentine Vozel, Emma Ulmer and Nancy Ray, all of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, J. Lee and Brian Didier, Kara Bideler and Marla Pearson, all of Fort Smith, and Randy Didier of Alma; and ten great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Larry Pearson, Robin Bideler, Donnie, Randy, Brian, Jimmie and J. Lee Didier and Jerry Ulmer.. MELBA SHORES ALMA - Melba D. Shores, 70, of Alma died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, in her home. She was a homemaker, a Lutheran and the widow of Billy Shores Jr.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ocker Funeral Home Chapel of Alma with burial at Pope Cemetery in Mountainburg. She is survived by two daughters, Deraleen Amandes of Alma and Teresa Kruckenberg of Hendersonville, Tenn.; one son, David of Alma; one sister, Myrtle Johnson of Gallatin, Tenn.; one brother, Lawrence Phillips of Necedah, Wis.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Matthew and Chris Kruckenberg, Matthew, Dan and Andy Shores and Oliver Lozano. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb for Obituary, & ODT ======================================== SURNAMES: Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Smedley ========================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: Lynna Wade CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. - Lynna Dawn Wade, 94, of Cathedral City died Nov. 10 ,2000 at her home. She was born Sept. 24, 1906 in Indian Territory, Tamaha, Okla. In 1924, she entered St. Edward School of Nursing. She served as a first lieutenant in the Army Nurses Corps from 1942-46 and received the Military Order of Purple Heart. She was a registered nurse at Desert Regional Medical Center for 50 years and worked as a private nurse. She was a Religious Science practitioner since 1956. She was recognized as the oldest living member of the Military Order of Purple Hearts in the nursing corps, one of the oldest active members of the California Nursing Association, a 30-year volunteer at Mizell Senior Center, a member of DAV Post No. 66 and a volunteer for the Red Cross.Memorial services will be announced at a later date with Palm Springs (Calif.) Mortuary in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Leon Morris of Cathedral City; two sisters, Pauline Oskins of Ventura, Calif., and Beulah Robertson of Atherton, Calif. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA. Mary Forbes CINCINNATI - Mary Ann "Lessie" Spangler Forbes, 96, of Cincinnati died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in Cincinnati. She was born in Crawford County. She was a homemaker and the widow of Walter Briley.Funeral was Monday in Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home in Cincinnati with burial at Baltimore Pike Cemetery in Cincinnati. She is survived by two daughters, Pauline Renfroe of Exeter, Calif., and Leola Whitt of Cincinnati; one son, Duane Briley of Fort Smith; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati. Mary Lucas POTEAU - Mary Jane Lucas, 80, of Poteau died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in Poteau. She was a homemaker.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Oakland Cemetery Pavillion in Poteau under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Sloane of Wister, Lena Clark of Poteau and Caroline Davis of West Virginia; one son, Tom of Poteau; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Gladys Dickerson CLARKSVILLE - Gladys L. Dickerson, 94, of Clarksville died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church for 79 years. She was the widow of Odus E. Dickerson.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville. She is survived by two daughters, Sue Eichenberger of Morrilton and Alice Bates of Clarksville; one sister, Marie Johnson of Clarksville; one brother, Thurman Holden of San Jose, Calif.; three grandsons, Earle, David and Bob Eichenberger; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Earl Green, Dan Leeds, Jim and Billy Dickerson, Harry McCracken and Jerry Don Martin. Dr. Clarence Dormois Dr. Clarence E. Dormois, 72, of Fort Smith died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a 1946 graduate of Fort Smith High School and retired from private practice as a dentist. He was a member of Cavanaugh Baptist Church.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Minnie; two daughters, Debbie Blankenship of Springdale and Genice Dooly of Fort Smith; three sons, Larry Dormois of Memphis, Tenn., Keith Dormois of Greenwood and Don Moore Jr. of Fort Smith; and 10 grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Dr. James Duke, Jerry Brown, Dr. R.W. DeLay, Medford Greenstreet, Harold Raymond Smith, Charlie Piles, Delbert Turner and Dr. Kemal Kutait. . Phillip Rath II PARKS - Phillip G. Rath II, 23, of Parks died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a timber worker.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Beacon Hill Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Service in Mena. He is survived by his wife, Jamie; one son, Phillip III of the home; his father, Phillip Rath Sr. of Parks; stepmother, Barbara Rath of Keen, Texas; one half-sister, Crissy Rath of Hatfield; one stepsister, Janet Jenkins of Fort Worth, Texas; and one half-brother, Terry Rath of Baton Rouge, La. Retha Replogle Retha May Replogle, 70, of Van Buren died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in Broken Arrow, Okla. She was a homemaker and a member of New Life Pentecostal Church.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in New Life Pentecostal Church in Van Buren with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Arles Replogle; three daughters, Diane Dugan of Alma, Rita Kirby of Van Buren and Becky Cooke of Broken Arrow; two sons, Hubert of Pocola and Stanley of Linden, Texas; three sisters, Sue Test of Sacramento, Calif., Nettie Lott of Fresno, Calif., and Jackie Adams of Greenwood; three brothers, Jack Bogan of Lemon Cove, Calif., Junior Conrad of Muldrow and Lee Conrad of Galena, Kan.; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be her grandsons. . Ambers Denton CLARKSVILLE - Ambers "Runt" Denton, 89, of Clarksville died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a graduate of Coal Hill High School, a former Detroit Tigers scout, a dual member and past Master of Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 9 at Clarksville and Coal Hill Masonic Lodge No. 383, a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason grand lecturer emeritus of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, past patron of the Order of Eastern Star and served as Rainbow Dad for 20 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater, was wounded in Italy and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of American Legion Bunch Walton Post No. 22 and DAV. Funeral was Tuesday at Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; one son, Gary of Russellville; one half-brother, Robert Harris of DeQueen; and three grandsons, Jason, Joshua and Justin. Oscey Gordineer PORUM - Oscey C. Gordineer, 83, of Porum died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in Eufaula, Okla. She was a native of Booneville. She was the widow of Albert Gordineer.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today in Northfork Baptist Church in Eufaula with burial at Coleman Cemetery in Porum under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home in Stigler. She is survived by one brother, Buck Powell of Booneville; and six grandchildren, Landa Carnes, Bill and Lonney Carey, Tennie Haggard and Brad and Lory Swicker. Lola Parker Y-CITY - Lola Malissa Ann Parker, 71, of Y-City died Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, in her home. She was a homemaker, a retired cook and seamstress. She attended Living Word Church.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Chant Cemetery in Y-City. She is survived by her husband, Jarrell; one daughter, Martha Marie Black of Mena; one son, Grady Lee of Boles; two sisters, Audrey Carter of Hot Springs and Mary Osa Staton of Clovis, Calif.; one brother, Albert J. Black of Mena; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Ben Slater, D.J. Proctor, Grady Parker, Wade Chambers, Brian Collier and Dustin Shores. . Alice Stevens SEGUIN, Texas - Alice Virginia Stevens, 80, of Seguin died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in Seguin. She was born in Van Buren. She was the widow of Willie Earl Myers and Bertie Lee Stevens.Funeral and burial were held Nov. 13 at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa, Texas. She is survived by one son, Gary Myers of Seguin; one stepson, Kent Stevens of Dallas; one stepdaughter, Linda Havard of Grapevine, Texas; four sisters, Mary Harris of Van Buren, Sue Bryant of Corsicana, Texas, Carol of Stone Mountain, Ga., Lela Barra of Long Island, N.Y.; one brother, Jim Hicks of Brownwood, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net

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Marsha, the following were found in the CD records: This may be a little early, but you will have to determine. Marriage Index: Arkansas, 1850-1900 Hutton, John Spouse : Crabson, Mrs. Frances Marriage date : Feb 15, 1857 County : Monroe Gender : Male Source : County Court Records Microfilm Number : 1015019 - 1015022 Let me know if I can help in any other way. angelears@alltel.net

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I saw this site on another list. Great basic information on Arkansas counties. It can maybe help some people new to genealogy. www.segenealogy.com/arkansas Brent

Please "PASS THE WORD!" to your family and friends. Lawrence D. Pool Tucson, AZ ARKANSAS MARRIAGES, 1851-1900 (Update adding Cleveland, Craighead, Union, and White counties) Becoming the twenty-fifth state in 1836, Arkansas was home to hundreds of thousands of residents throughout the nineteenth century. This database now contains marriage records from Cleveland, Craighead, Crawford, Hempstead, Pike, Pope, Union, Washington, White, and Yell counties between 1851 and 1900. Taken from microfilm copies of original county documents, each record provides spouses' names, marriage date, and county of residence. The database provides the names of more than 72,000 men and women during this time period. Source Information: Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. "Arkansas Marriages, 1851-1900." [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original data: See the extended description on the database page (Web address below) for original data sources listed by county. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.hometown.aol.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4383.htm

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The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: GERALD EVANS Gerald "Jerry" Evans, 50, of Van Buren died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Harrisonville, Mo. He was a master plumber for Action Inc. in Barling and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel. The body will be cremated following the service. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Kay; three daughters, Tami Vaughn and Nora Kathleen Wiley, both of Van Buren, and Tanya Louise Evans of the home; six sons, Thomas Evans of Uniontown, Thomas Jeremy McNeill and Charles Bentley, both of Fort Smith, and Bobby Eugene Goss, Danny Bentley and Mark Litchford, all of Van Buren; his parents, Linda and Louis Evans of Van Buren; one sister, Kathy Sanders of Lucerne Valley, Calif.; one brother, Rick of Little Rock; and seven grandchildren. ELVA KIDD MULDROW - Elva E. Kidd, 94, of Muldrow died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Greenwood. She was of the Pentecostal faith and the widow of Robb Kidd. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cottonwood Baptist Church with burial at Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by one daughter, Melinda Lovene Belt of Huntington; one stepdaughter, Lola Estep of Sallisaw; one stepson, R.V. Kidd of Oklahoma; 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren. MARY CARLSON Mary Elenor Haralson Carlson, 79, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker, member of the First Presbyterian Church of Baytown, Texas, member of the DAR, PEO Sisterhood, Phi Beta Phi Sorority and the Service League and the widow of Eugene C. Carlson.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Jo Carlson of Fort Smith; two sons, John of Fort Smith and Chris of Alpena; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. RUBY LUMAN HODGEN, Okla. - Ruby Luman, 56, of Hodgen, Okla., died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a lifelong resident and member of the Independence Baptist Church.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reichert Cemetery in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She is survived by her husband, Odice; three daughters, Lisa Hughes of Plainview, Wendy McGuire of Lavaca and Karen Luman of Heavener; one son, Odice Paul Luman of Fargo, N.D.; two sisters, Joanne Cripps of Heavener and Carla Pryor of Tulsa; three brothers, Raymond, David and Joe Massey, all of Heavener; and five grandchildren. MADELENE REMER CARLILE COMMUNITY, Okla. - Madelene L. Remer, 81, of the Carlile Community, Okla., died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in Okmulgee, Okla. She was a homemaker, attended Round Mountain Community Church west of Vian and was the widow of Ed Remer.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gore Cemtery in Gore under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by six daughters, Pearl LuAnne Bennett and Jewell Jean Turner, both of Inola, Okla., Sandra Kay Brockman of Vian, Marie Annette (Susie) Remer of Tulsa, Virgie Chandler of Muskogee, Okla., and Sue Carlile of Tahlequah, Okla.; four sons, James Edward Remer and Neal Allyn Remer, both of Vian, Charles Edwin Remer of Okmulgee and Woody David Remer of Kellyville, Okla.; one sister, Geneva Remer of Vian; two brothers, Paul Ingle of Granbury, Texas, and Mike Ingle of Sacramento, Calif.; one half-brother, Alec Ingle of Wichita Falls, Texas; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Joseph and Clayton Bennett, Wade, Bradley and Joshua Remer and Shannon and Christopher Barnes. MARY RISENHOOVER SALLISAW - Mary Lois (Loisy) Risenhoover, 68, of Sallisaw died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Muskogee, Okla. She was a sales clerk and a 1950 graduate of Sallisaw High School.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Sallisaw City Cemtery in Sallisaw. She is survived by two daughters, Edwina Earlene Smith and Lisa Jo Nimmo, both of Sallisaw; one son, Edwain Earl Risenhoover of Glencoe, Okla.; her mother, Minnie Elsie Reed of Sallisaw; three sisters, Marian Doris Goodwin of Cherokee, Okla., Erma Merrill of Sallisaw and Margaret Annward of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one brother, George Doyle Reed of Sallisaw; three grandchildren, Stacy LaRae Sweeney and Lindsey Jo Nimmo, both of Sallisaw, and Steven Keith Tubbs of Phoenix; and one great-grandchild. SAMUEL MOORE Samuel J. Moore, 58, of Van Buren died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. He was retired from Allen Canning Co. and a Baptist.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at New Cemetery in Mulberry. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three daughters, Barbara Mongold and Jaqueta Moore, both of Alma, and Allie Fuller of Mulberry; two sons, Jerry and Roy, both of Van Buren; his mother, Allie Shellenberger of Van Buren; one sister, Sue Corley of Van Buren; five brothers, Paul, Dean and James, all of Van Buren, Larry of Minneapolis and Joe of Holdenville, Okla.; and 14 grandchildren. Pallbearers will be James, Cris, Roy and Jerry Moore, James and Curtis Cowan and Buck Hallmark. LYLE JOHNSTON Lyle Burton Johnston, 78, of Fort Smith died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in a local hospital. He was the owner/operator of Johnston's Wrecker Service, a member and deacon of Bluff Avenue Baptist Church, an Army veteran of World War II, a 32nd degree Mason, member of the Amrito Grotto and a past Sebastian County coroner.Funeral service will be noon Tuesday at Bluff Avenue Baptist Church with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, David and Gary, both of Fort Smith; four grandchildren, Aaron, Neil, Cananda and Nikki; and three great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be the deacons of Bluff Avenue Baptist Church. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ====================== SURNAMES:Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Francisco, Garner,Goodnight, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Rickard,, McGoveran, Smedley, Taylor ========================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, ODT, Sebastian County, & Tombstone Projects ============================================ http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 ============================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times on Saturday REV. LOREN WEST MOUNTAINBURG - The Rev. Loren West, 75, of Mountainburg died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in his home. He was pastor of Philadelphia Church of Zion and a non-denominational pastor for 52 years. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. today at Vaught Cemetery in Mountainburg under the direction of Edwards Van- Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three daughters, Nora Bryant of Fayetteville, Janet Young of Winslow and Donna Coupe of Dallas; one son, Gary of Athens, Texas; four sisters, Cleo Hooper of Springfield, Mo., Elnora Evel of Arnold, Kan., Wynona Blevins of Hutchinson, Kan., and Bonni Catterson of Phoenix; one brother, Loyd of Fairgrove, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. HARRY MOREHEAD MENA - Harry I. Morehead, 88, of Mena died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was an electrician and a member of the Electrical Union.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Hall Funeral Service in Mena. He is survived by his wife, Nell; one daughter, Judith Woods of Colorado; two sons, Harry Jr. and Larry, both of California; two sisters, Evelyn Forgy and Rhoda Clyde, both of California; one brother, Leo of Kansas; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. REBA EMMERT HEAVENER - Reba Sue Emmert, 86, of Heavener died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Heavener. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was the widow of Elbert Emmert.Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in First Baptist Church in Heavener with burial at Memorial Park under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home in Heavener. She is survived by one son, Jim of Norman, Okla.; two sisters, Willa Meeh and Lynda Brewer, both of Heavener; one granddaughter, Jill Lareade; and four great-grandchildren. VELMA BEATY McALESTER, Okla. - Velma Beaty, 90, of McAlester died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Cove.Graveside service will be 1 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. She is survived by two sons, Ron of Arkadelphia and Victor of McAlester; six grandchildren, Vickie, Kevin, Rhene, Sherry, Kelly, and Pete; and six great-grandchildren. BUSTER LAMB RUDY - Buster Lamb, 75, of Rudy died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in his home. He was retired from Ward's Furniture. He was the widower of Jo Ella Lamb.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Mount McCurry Cemetery near Rudy. He is survived by two daughters, Marcella and Yvonne Burkhart, both of Rudy; two sisters, Ersell Boyakin of Rudy and Reba Franklin of Van Buren; one brother, Tom of Rudy; and three grandchildren, Angela, Stacie, and Valerie.Pallbearers will be Darrell Gregory, Benny Perryman, Gary Thomas, Ricky Franklin, Leon Lamb, Ronny Cook, Archie Hobbs and Roy Rogers. WILLIAM RENFRO GREENWOOD - William Eugene Renfro, 59, of Greenwood and formerly of Mena died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Booneville. He was a Marine and worked as a farm hand.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Bulger Cemetery in Potter under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. He is survived by three sons, Michael of New York City, and Stacey and Damon, both of Weatherford, Texas; three sisters, Patricia Lynn Renfro and Joyce Hecox, both of Greenwood, and Rosie Allen of Grand Prairie, Texas; one brother, Billy of Fort Worth, Texas; and one granddaughter. DORIS CALLISON GORE - Doris I. Callison, 76, of Gore died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in Vian. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was the widow of Boonie Callison.The body was cremated under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. She is survived by three stepdaughters, Carma Brown of Gore, Ima Brewer of Braggs, Okla., and June Birdtail of Tybee Island, Ga.; one stepson, Jerald Callison of Colorado; one brother, Dale Dennington of Oklahoma City; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. LUTHER CAPPS MURFREESBORO - Luther L. Capps, 87, of Murfreesboro and formerly of Sallisaw, died in his home. He was a farmer, a Christian, a former employee of R.C. Williams of Sallisaw and the widower of Geneva Lee Capps.Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Drakestand Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home in Nashville. OPHAL CARTER LAVACA - Ophal D. Carter, 81, of Lavaca died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was a retired inhalation therapist for St. Edward Mercy Medical Center and a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Victory Temple in Roland with burial at Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Carter of West Plains, Mo., and Sherita Plymale of Lavaca; four sons, Carl of Bokoshe and Jerry, Leroy and Joe, all of Roland; one sister, Faye Parsons of Tulsa; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Gary Morse, Paul Brandon, Ed Faitrouni, Bob Johnson, Jody Carter and Dale Engle. BEULAH FLOYD SALLISAW - Beulah Wickett Floyd, 90, of Sallisaw died Friday Nov. 17, 2000, in Sallisaw. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with burial at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ellen Rexroat of Ringwood, Okla.; two sons, Dale of Ponca City, Okla., and Dr. Arthur Don Floyd of Hot Springs; three sisters, Oma Howell of Vian, Susie Hendrix of Eufaula and Jerene Taylor of Sallisaw; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Michael Dale, Tad and Mark Floyd, Jackie and Steve Voss and Mike Ball. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ====================== SURNAMES:Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Francisco, Garner,Goodnight, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Rickard,, McGoveran, Smedley, Taylor ========================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, ODT, Sebastian County, & Tombstone Projects ============================================ http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 ============================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times on Sunday: GEORGE HUG George C. Hug, 81, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a retired machinist for Williams Hardware and Automotive, a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and an Army veteran of World War II.Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday in St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith with graveside service at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Marie Hug; two daughters, Mary Ann Geels of Scranton and Theresia Whitbey of Russellville; one son, Vincent of Fort Smith; two sisters, Theresa Forst of Subiaco and Marie Wilson of Fort Smith; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, 1820 N. B St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. JIM STERNBERG Jim Sternberg, 53, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a job placement specialist for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and past president of the Lions Club in Ramsey, N.J.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; one daughter, Jennifer Sternberg of Tulsa; and two sisters, Judith Ruzicka of St. Louis and Peg Cosser of Syracuse, N.Y.Pallbearers will be Paul Melton, Monte Lumpkin, Harry Wilson, Bill Jackson, Jerry Carter and Joe Ruzicka. . MADISON HOPKINS Infant Madison Renae Hopkins of Fort Smith died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Fort Smith.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by her parents, Wade E. Hopkins and Rita Flanagan of Fort Smith; her grandparents, Patricia Hopkins of Fort Smith and Troy and Rita Harlow of Muldrow; one sister, Shawna Flanagan of Fort Smith; and one brother, Brandon Flanagan of Fort Smith. MELBALENE COOPER Melbalene Raisbeck Cooper, 73, of Van Buren died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Van Buren. She was a homemaker, a retired employee of the Boston Store in the jewelry department and a certified nursing assistant for Superior Senior Care.Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy L. Cooper; one daughter, Deedra Lynn Allen Rowe of Van Buren; one stepdaughter, Genevive Quick of Watts, Okla.; one stepson, Jimmy Don Cooper of Watts; one sister, Nadine Raisbeck Sharpe of Fort Smith; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. JOHN MEANS BOONEVILLE - John Keith Means, 80, of Booneville died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a veteran of World War II.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Longridge Baptist Church with burial at Carolan Cemetery in Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. He is survived by one daughter, Carol Garner of Van Buren; one son, David Means of Booneville; four grandchildren, Jessica and Kelli Verner, Laura Bowden and Charles Means; one step-grandchild, Bradley Goff; and two great-grandchildren, Annastazia and Lydia Bowden.Pallbearers will be Dale Means, Bud Means, Bradley Goff, Buddy Littlefield, Aaron Littlefield and Bobby Bowden Jr. PAULINE KNAPE GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Pauline Knape, 87, of Great Falls, Mont., died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a Great Falls nursing home. She was a homemaker, a sales clerk in Texas and an employee of Cargill and a gas station operator in Arakansas. She was the widow of Milford R. Knape.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Highland Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Lou Threeton of Great Falls; one son, David L. Knape of Midland, Texas; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. SAMUEL MOORE Samuel J. Moore, 58, of Van Buren died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in a local hospital. He was retired from Allen Canning Co. and a Baptist.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at New Cemetery in Mulberry. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three daughters, Barbara Mongold and Jaqueta Moore, both of Alma, and Allie Fuller of Mulberry; two sons, Jerry and Roy, both of Van Buren; one sister, Sue Corley of Van Buren; five brothers, Paul, Dean and James, all of Van Buren, Larry of Minneapolis and Joe of Holdenville, Okla.; and 14 grandchildren.Pallbearers will be James Moore, Jerry Moore, James Cowan, Curtis Cowan, Buck Hallmark, Cris Moore and Ray Moore. CHARLIE VAUGHN HARTMAN - Charlie C. Vaughn, 59, of Hartman died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000. He was a logger and a member of the Pentecostal faith.Funeral will be 7 p.m. Monday in Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with cremation following the service. He is survived by two daughters, Lola Leighann Vaughn of Dewitt and Jackie Vaughn of Portland, Ore.; three sons, Charlie of St. Charles, Johnathan of Dewitt and Howard of Portland; his father, Keys M. Vaughn of Chatsworth, Calif.; two sisters, Betty R. Hicks of Bristol, Va., and Patricia Ann Venta of Talluga Lakes, Calif.; two brothers, Michael of Simi Valley, Calif., and Eddie of Coal Hill; and 11 grandchildren. LINDA TORAN Linda Toran, 48, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in her home. She was a member of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday in King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Felisha Toran of Fort Smith; one stepson, Lawrence Toran Jr. of Fort Smith; her parents, Jesse and Juanita Hartgraves of Fort Smith; two sisters, Frankie Moore and Lola Ard, both of Fort Smith; one brother, Chester Hartgraves of Fort Smith; and four half-brothers, Lionel and Charles Fulbright, Hank Lee and Robert Hartgraves, all of Fort Sm ith.Pallbearers will be deacons of King Solomon Church. EFFIE CIRAR POTEAU - Effie M. Lilley Cirar, 76, of Poteau died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in Tulsa. She was a nurse's aide at St. Mary's Hospital and a dealer and distributor for Stanley Home Products in Hartshorne, Okla., where she lived before moving to Poteau in 1998. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 180 in Hartshorne, the First Baptist Church of Haileyville, Okla., and later the First Baptist Church of Poteau. She was the widow of Vernon W. Lilley and Frank Cirar.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church of Haileyville with burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Hartshorne, under the direction of Mills Funeral Home of Hartshorne. She is survived by four daughters, Patsy Lilley of Okemah, Okla., Nancy Neal of Stigler, Ida McCabe of Amarillo, Texas, and Verna McKelvey of Pennsylvania; four sisters, Pinkie Scroggins of Parlier, Calif., Francis Chronister and Mary Duncan, both of Cauthron and Dora Doyle of Poteau; one brother, Clyd Lee Sr. of Cauthron; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. JOAN MCGOVERN KIBLER - Joan C. "Joanie" McGovern, 64, of Kibler died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a manager for Jewels Grocery Stores in Chicago, Ill.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. The body will be cremated. She is survived by her husband, Tom; two daughters, Kim Bossarte of Van Buren and Candy Fisher of Kibler; one brother, Ken Francis of Orange, Calif.; two grandchildren, Lori Yates of Van Buren and Tommy Klyne of Kibler; and one great-grandchild. NETTIE OWENS POTEAU - Nettie Jane Owens, 96, of Poteau died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Poteau. She was a homemaker and the widow of W.C. Owens and Willard Bodam. Funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Evans & Miller Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau burial at 2:30 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur, Okla. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net ====================== SURNAMES:Brummitt, Clark, DeHart, Eslinger, Francisco, Garner,Goodnight, Heryford, Mincher, Parsons, Rickard,, McGoveran, Smedley, Taylor ========================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, ODT, Sebastian County, & Tombstone Projects ============================================ http://www.geocities.com/angelears1 ============================================