Carolyn, I wish you luck. Donna Patterson

I am experiencing major problems from a KAK.worm virus that someone sent me. It has invaded my disk data and corrupted my computer. I have eliminated the virus, but am left with problems going from programs. For a few days there will not be any OBITS posted because of this. When I have corrected and got my computer running efficiently, I will start posting again. Sorry for the delay. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net

Hello List, I thought I would try my tree and see if there is anyone out there that may be tracing their lines through some of the children I have nothing but birthdates on. I also thought I would post to some of the counties that my ancestors lived in during their lives. Descendants of William H. Bridgers 1 William H. Bridgers b: 1824 in KY d: February 19, 1909 in Ft. Smith . +Delila Nelson b: 1821 in NC ....... 2 Andrew E. Bridgers b: August 20, 1841 in KY ............ +Loucinda Jane b: March 10, 1853 in AR ................... 3 Loucinda Parthenia Bridges ................... 3 George W. Bridgers b: February 16, 1869 in Franklin County, MO d: April 25, 1945 ....................... +Maudie Ethel Spencer b: October 24, 1889 ................... 3 Andrew E. Bridges, Jr. b: May 12, 1872 ................... 3 Martha Meldora Bridgers b: July 20, 1874 in Missouri ................... 3 Sarah Delilah Bridges b: April 25, 1877 d: April 26, 1922 in Sebastian Co, AR ....................... +Jasper Newton Toon m: October 16, 1892 in Washington Co, AR b: April 27, 1873 in AR d: June 1927 ................... 3 James Monroe Bridges b: September 25, 1879 in Arkansas d: June 06, 1938 in Jackson, Amador County, CA ....................... +Emma Toon m: April 27, 1900 in Washington Co, AR b: September 25, 1881 d: 1961 ................... 3 Jacob Cleveland Bridges b: November 23, 1884 ................... 3 Aaron Bridges b: April 12, 1887 ................... 3 Elisha Bridges b: April 11, 1888 ................... 3 Joseph Marion Bridges b: August 15, 1891 ................... 3 Evertt Bridges b: April 11, 1895 ........ 2 William R. Bridgers b: 1844 Donna Patterson IttyBkShp@aol.com <A HREF="http://patterson.family.homepage.com"> http://patterson.family.homepage.com</A> Genealogy Helplist Volunteer <A HREF="http://www.helplist.org/usa/ca.shtml"> http://www.helplist.org/usa/ca.shtml</A>

Walter Morphew Lt. Col. Walter L. Morphew Sr., 82, of Fort Smith died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, in a Fort Smith nursing home. He was a retired with 32 years of service in the Army. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was a member of the First Christian Church. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Lavaca with full military honors by Fort Sill of Lawton, Okla. Burial will be at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, officiated by an Army chaplain. He is survived by three daughters, Sherry Lynn Dean and Barbara Ann Gigliello, both of Lavaca, and Kathy Kim Rantz of Atena; three sons, Walter Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn., Robert Stephen of North Dakota and Robin Dale of Alvin, Texas; two sisters, Dorothy Stafford of Tennessee and Leota Courtney of Texas; one brother, Jesse of Cabot; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. . Willard Long POTEAU - Willard Wayne Long, 67, of Poteau died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a regional measurement supervisor for Arkla Gas for 31 years. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Arkansas Knife Makers Association and the Fort Smith Knife Makers Association. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Poteau.Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in First Baptist Church of Poteau with burial at Center Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in De Kalb, Miss. under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. He is survived by his wife, Nadine; one daughter, Marcia Lee Bull of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Nelda Wade of De Kalb, Miss., Bobbie Jean Marshall of Sumpter, S.C., and Donna Catherine Eldridge of Meridian, Miss.; one brother, Dan Webb Long of Panama City, Fla.; two grandchildren, Brett O' Phallion Bull, and Kalynn Michelle Bull, both of Oklahoma City. Ola Martin WISTER - Ola Mae Martin, 87, of Wister died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, in Poteau. She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Red Oak Chapter No. 145. She was a Sunday School teacher and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Wister. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Bethel Baptist Church in Wister with burial at Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. She is survived by her husband, Owen; two sisters, Margie Crist of Newton, Kan., and Ona Wigginton of Stockton, Calif.; two brothers, Frank Carpenter of Wister and Vernon Carpenter of Armor, S.D.; two grandchildren, Donna Fields and Eddie Martin, both of Wister; and three great-grandchildren, Bryan and Beth Fields and Don Allen Martin, all of Wister. Virgie Searl DEQUEEN - Virgie May Searl, 95, of DeQueen died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, in a DeQueen nursing home. She was a homemaker and the widow of Ben Searl.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Westview Cemetery in Cove under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Ernest Beaver JUDSONIA - Ernest Paul Beaver, 83, of Judsonia died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000. He was a farmer, carpenter and a member of Roosevelt Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon.Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. today in Roosevelt Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Roosevelt Cemetery near Pleasant Plains under the direction of Powell Funeral Home in Searcy. He is survived by his wife, Averil; one daughter, Carol Sanders of Riverside, Mo.; one son, Harold of Fort Smith; two sisters, Ruby Lyon of Sherwood and Modean Key of Lone Star, Texas; three grandchildren, Richard Sanders, Karen Couch and Sarah Beaver; and five great-grandchildren. Delmar Rickman PANAMA - The Rev. Delmar V. Rickman, 83, of Panama died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was the pastor at Pentecostal Church of God for more than 30 years.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with burial at Old Bokoshe Cemetery in Bokoshe. He is survived by his wife, Loreima; two sons, John of Downey, Calif., and Delmar Wayne of Hot Springs; one sister, Jewell Sampson of California; one brother, Amos of Nevada; two grandchildren, Timothy Rickman of Lebanon, Ore., and Jennifer Rickman of Hot Springs. Louise Fuller SALLISAW - Louise Fuller, 66, of Sallisaw died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Fuller of Batesville and Teresa Douglass of Nebraska; two sons, Bill of Minnesota and Danny of Sallisaw; two sisters, Geneva Wiley of Sallisaw and Margie Chesher of Van Buren; one brother, C.C. Davis of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. . Robert Ruark SALLISAW - Robert Autho Ruark, 42, of Sallisaw died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a 1976 graduate of Central High School, east of Sallisaw, and a graduate of Okmulgee Tech. He was an auto parts store owner and of the Church of Christ.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in First Assembly of God in Sallisaw with burial at Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. He is survived by one son, John Robert of Sallisaw; his father, Autho of Sallisaw; one sister, Carol Lowrimore of Sallisaw; two brothers, David and Dennis, both of Sallisaw. Fred Gibbs DORA - Fred E. Gibbs, 96, of Dora died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, in his home. He was a retired painter and a member of Woodland Hills Pentecostal Church in Roland.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Woodland Hills Pentecostal Church in Roland with burial at Dora Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. He is survived by four daughters, Linda Gibbs of Dora, Ola Mae Hicks of Kibler, Ima Gene Henderson of Charleston and Virginia Roberson of Plymouth, N.C.; three sons, Frank and James, both of Van Buren, and Freddie of Atemore, Ala.; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. . Alice Etris DECATUR - Alice Etris, 84, of Decatur died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, in Siloam Springs. She attended Falling Springs Community Church and was the widow of Loy Etris.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Falling Springs Community Church in Decatur with burial at Falling Springs Cemetery under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Shaffer of Decatur; three sons, Don of Gentry, Ron of Van Buren and Warren "Butch" Etris of Dardanelle; one sister, Goldie Ray of Siloam Springs; one brother, Bill Weeks of Decatur; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Charlotte Denny MULDROW - Charlotte "Charley" Denny, 73, of Muldrow died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, in Stilwell.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. She is survived by her husband, Eugene. Horace Casey OZARK - Horace W. Casey, 79, of Ozark died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was a retired farm worker.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Belt Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark. He is survived by three sons, Ernie and George, both of Ozark, and Johnny of Nashoba, Okla.; and 10 grandchildren. Helen Osman Helen Edna Whitewater Osman, 83, of Fort Smith died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and Native American Indian and a member of the Cherokee tribe.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Burgess of Arkoma; two sons, John of Shawno, Wis., and George of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren, Connie Renee and Cary M. Osman, Jennifer Shea Romero and Whitney Lynn, David, Michael and Marcus Burgess; and three great-grandchildren. Candace Haley OZONE - Candace Arline Haley, 37, of Ozone died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, in Dover. She was a 1982 graduate of Elkins High School. She was a Protestant.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville. She is survived by her fiancee, Mike Reece of Ozone; two daughters, Cassandra N. Bolton and Megan Andrianna Haley, both of Sulphur Springs, Texas; her parents, Doyne Author and Ernestine Gray of Elkins; one sister, Valerie Gray of Clarksville; and one grandchild. Nancy Cook Nancy Morrison-Cook, 43, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a paramedic for Sebastian County EMS. She was a production medic, a Taekwondo instructor with a black belt, a recipient of the Certificate of Achievement, Sebastian County Deputy Coroner, a member of Sebastian County EMS Rescue, the Tactical EMS-Fort Smith SWAT and the Sebastian County EMS Dive team. She was certified in advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support and a certified open water diver.Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. The body will be cremated. She is survived by her companion, Kirk Barber of Fort Smith; her mother, Merlene Morrison of Fort Smith; three sisters, Marie Evans, Karen Rouse and Teja Lonetree all of Fort Smith; and two brothers, Rick Morrison of Louisiana and Michael Morrison of Fort Smith. Timothy Brasuell McKINNEY, Texas - Timothy Brasuell, 17, of McKinney and formerly of Van Buren, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in McKinney.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Sheila and Jerry Harris of McKinney, Texas; father and stepmother, Steve and Delores Selman of Greenwood; his grandmother, Emma Stevens of Fort Smith; and one sister, Jacqueline Johnson of Van Buren. . John Carter GREENWOOD - John Merrell Carter, 84, of Greenwood died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a retired Civil Service employee and a veteran of the Army and World War II. He was a member of Harris-Hannah VFW Post No. 6527 of Greenwood, American Legion Post No. 31, a 32nd degree Mason and member of Pulliam Lodge No. 133 F&AM of Witcherville, the Scottish Rite Bodies, Western Arkansas Consistory, the Disabled American Veterans and the Order of Eastern Star. He was a member of the Rose Garden Full Gospel Church in Jenny LInd.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Mount Harmony Cemetery in Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Francis; one daughter, Joyce Bratton of Huntington; four sisters, Pauline Fitzjarrell of Fort Smith, Ruth Karam of Manchester, N.H., Edith Rogers of Alma and Irene Sawyer of Mount Vernon, Mo.; one brother, C.B. of Mansfield; three grandchildren, Kim Bratton, Michelle Gann and Amanda Inge; and two great-grandchildren. 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LOUISE LUX Louise Marie Lux, 91, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in a nursing home. She was retired from White Spot and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. She was the widow of Leo Lux Sr.Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Grimes of Fort Smith; one son, Larry of Fort Smith; 25 grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. . WILLIAM GREEN William W. Green II, 57, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was an industrial art teacher in Kansas and Oklahoma and the former owner of a welding, construction and heavy equipment business. He was retired from industrial sales.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Laura Elizabeth Green of Houston; one son, Daniel Allen Green of Austin, Texas; his father, William H. Green of Fort Smith; and one sister, Marilynda Green Farris of Mountainburg. OLEN CARSON SALLISAW - Olen Carson Sr., 74, of Sallisaw died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, in Muskogee. He was a member of the Sallisaw VFW and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw. He was the widower of Joy Lee Carson.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with burial at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by his wife, Betty; one stepdaughter, Joy Lee Hennese of Stilwell, Okla.; one son, Olen Carson Jr. of Sallisaw; two sisters, Inez Cravens of Bakersfield, Calif., and Earlene; one brother, Dallas Carson of Bakersfield, Calif.; two grandchildren, Olen Carson III of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Barry Carson of Sallisaw; and three great-grandchildren. . FLOYD GABBARD KEOTA - Floyd Gabbard, 95, of Keota died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, in Muskogee.Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Stigler with burial at Garland Cemetery in Stigler. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; one daughter, Patsy Reed; two sons, Bill and Jackie; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. ANNA LLOYD KIBLER - Anna Mae Lloyd, 67, of Kibler died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and had worked as a filler at Allen Canning Company. She attended Van Buren Freewill Baptist Church and was the widow of William T. Lloyd.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edwards Van Alma Funeral Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren. She is survived by three daughters, Helen Ann Yakley of Kibler, Gail Ward of Dean Springs Community and Judy Scantlin of Dyer; three sons, Ricky of Alma, Stephen of Kibler and James of Searcy; her mother, Reba Dehart of Van Buren; four brothers, J.C. and Paul Dehart, both of Van Buren, Larry Dehart of Rudy and Bobby Dehart of Mustang; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. . ELMER LARUE MOUNTAINBURG - Elmer LaRue, 83, of Mountainburg died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was retired from Nolan Mill Company and was a member of Gregory Chapel Church of Christ.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Morrison Cemetery Arbor under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He is survived by one sister, Grace Todd of Stillwater, Okla; and several nieces and nephews, including Carl and Hope LaRue of Mountainburg. Sunday ELVA MCCRAW WALDRON - Elva Estelle "Bo" (James) McCraw, 86, of Waldron died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, in a Waldron nursing home. She was retired from the Wichita Falls (Texas) Health Clinic. She was a member of Parks Baptist Church.Funeral will be 3 p.m. Monday in Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron with burial at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron. She is survived by five nieces, Betty Hahn and Eloise VanCleve, both of Waldron, Mary Sue Martine of Charleston, Eva Jane West of Boulder, Colo., and Elva Jean Carey of Waco, Texas; two nephews, David Paul Roy of Denver and Lewis Belcher of Van Buren; and one brother, Jake Watson of Iowa Park, Texas. . MARY MARTIN Mary Elizabeth Martin, 54, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in her home. She was active in activities at Nelson Hall Homes and a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church.Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Beckham Center Nelson Hall Homes. The body was cremated under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home in Fort Smith. She is survived by one son, Paul of Fort Smith; one sister, Marcia Martin of Utah; one brother, John Martin of Minnesota; and five grandchildren. BURTON NAYLOR HEAVENER - Burton Naylor, 64, of Heavener died Thursday, Oct. 12, in a Poteau hospital. He was retired from the Highway Department and was a pastor at Southern Baptist churches in the area and was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church in Reichert, Okla.. with burial at Conser Cemetery near Heavener under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; one daughter, Karen Robertson of Heavener; one son, Randy of Heavener; two sisters, Juanita McAlester of Leflore, Okla., and Carolyn Sams of Clarksville; six brothers, Hershel, Roger, Bob, Jim and Clyde, all of Heavener, and Dwain of Tule Lake, Calif.; two grandchildren, Jason and Crystal Robertson; and three great-grandchildren. PEARL TWYMAN BOLES - Pearl Twyman, 91, of Boles died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Jehovah's Witness.Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Waldron Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. She is survived by two daughters, Marvina Irene Davis and Marylou Bates, both of Boles; two grandchildren, Roger Dale Bates of Boles and Adrienne Worell of San Antonio, Texas; and one great-grandchild. ORVEL NEWMAN MANSFIELD - Orvel "Bob" Newman, 86, of Mansfield died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired furniture factory worker.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday in Hon Baptist Church with burial at Lower Center Point Cemetery near Hon under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield. He is survived by his wife Etta Belle; two daughters, Jewel Johnson and Wanda Price, both of Mansfield; four sons, Lowell and Ricky, both of Mansfield, Bobby Joe of Fort Smith and Robert Lee of Waldron; one sister, Belle Browning of Tulsa; two brothers, Willie Newman of Hon and Bryant Newman of Waldron; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jim Harris, Tim Johnson, Nicholas Dugan, Bill "Toby" Newman, Junior Newman, James "Jake" Newman, Roger Leeper and Steven Eaves. The body may be viewed from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. EDWARD DUGAN MENA - Edward Eugene "Gene" Dugan, 73, of Mena died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in Little Rock. He served in the Army during World War II in Germany. He was a poultry farmer and a mill wright at Mid-South Wood Products. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Farm Bureau and Calvary Baptist Church.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in Faith Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; four daughters, Debra Short of Irving, Texas, Darla Maple of Elk City, Okla., Peggy Smithson of Johnson City, Texas, and Kimberly Clayton of Arlington, Texas; one son, Terry of Mena; one brother, Ronald Dugan of Gilmer, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. DARRELL HINDMARSH Darrell W. "Bud" Hindmarsh, 81, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in a local hospital. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Fort Smith, a member of the American Legion, VFW and the United Commercial Travelers, Arkansas Retired Military Association, (director) Men's Fort Smith Bowling Association and the National Rifle Association. He was the Arkansas men's state bowling champion 1997 and was inducted into the state Bowling Hall of Fame. He was retired from the Army and was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church.Funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday in Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with full military honors from Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ellen; three sons, James of Canton, Ga., David of Fort Smith and John of Alma; one sister, Evelyn Themsen of Eugene, Ore.; two brothers, Glen of Pleasant Dale, Neb., and William of Freemont, Neb.; 13 grandchildren, Darrell, Jason, Jeff, Stephen, Sarah, Mary, Mark, Spencer, Stuart, Sondra and Scott Hindmarsh, Candy Uselton and Ryan Stone; and three great-grandchildren. LOWELL WETHERBEE SR. SPRINGDALE - Lowell "Jim" A. Wetherbee Sr., 76, of Springdale died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in Rogers. He served in the Army in Germany during World War II and in Korea. He was a lifetime member of Kiwanis, the Army chapter of the Chosin Few in Korea, the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was a member of First Christian Church of Springdale. He was the widower of Mollie J. Wetherbee.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in First Christian Church in Springdale with burial 2 p.m. at Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith with full military honors by the honors team from Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla., under the direction of Sisco Funeral Chapel Inc. of Springdale. He is survived by one daughter, Kathy A. Brown of Broken Arrow, Okla.; one son, Lowell A. Wetherbee Jr. of Rogers; one sister, Marilyn Lair of Marshalltown, Iowa; one brother, John Wetherbee of Marshalltown, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family will visit with friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. CLOIS WADE Clois Louise Wade, 82, of Fort Smith died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and retired employee of McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corp.Memorial service will be 10 a.m. today in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. The body will be cremated. She is survived by one daughter, Audrey Myra Henry of Kansas City, Mo.; one son, Arthur Deon Wade of Fort Smith; one sister, Sue Jones of Wilmington, Del.; six grandchildren, Patricia Conchala of Yakima, Wash., Michael F. Wade, Cecil D. Wade and Ronald H. Wade, all of Fort Smith, Clark P. Henry of Kansas City and Nancy S. Henry of Carlisle, Pa.; and four great-grandchildren. NIVAH VENSON MAGAZINE - Nivah Ione Flood Venson, 89, of Magazine died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, in Booneville. Erb, Will Venson and Beth Carter; and two great-grandchildren.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Ellington Cemetery in Magazine under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home in Booneville. She is survived by one daughter, Sarah Rose Ann Erb of Magazine; two sons, Clarence Elijah and James Warren Venson, both of Magazine; four grandchildren, Doug and Sarah Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are EARS that listen....and then hears the person's soul...." ====================== Surnames: CLARK, DEHART, ESLINGER, HERYFORD MINCHER, PARSONS, SMEDLEY, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

THOMAS BROCK SR. ROLAND - Thomas Brock Sr., 80, of Roland died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was employed at Petit Jean, Acme Brick and Shipley Bakery.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Roland with burial at Shady Grove Cemetery in Roland under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by his wife, Jewell; three daughters, Barbara D. Hudson of Muldrow, Kathy D. Brock of Garland, Texas, and Camenae L. Dooley of Roland; four sons, Thomas W. Brock of Fort Smith, Donald L. Brock of Bolingbrook, Ill., Allen R. Brock of Pittsboro, Ind., and Randall E. Brock of Barling; five sisters, Lottie Reynolds of Poteau, Rosie Lee Harris and Verna Glover, both of Berkeley, Calif., Omie Bean of Fresno, Calif., and Edith Kiff of Mount Morris, Mich.; one brother, Wyatt Brock Jr. of Flint, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. MARTHA PIRTLE HACKETT - Martha Virginia Pirtle, 74, of Hackett died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a member of Daughters of the Texas Revolution. She was a Lutheran and the widow of Raymond Pirtle.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Howe Cemetery under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She is survived by two daughters, Paula Ridgeway of Dallas and Cathy Sue Jennings of Tampa, Fla.; one son, James of Virginia Beach, Fla.; one sister, Patsy Jeter of Ivor, Va.; one brother, Kenneth Scott of Hackett; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. SAMUEL TOPHAM AUSTIN, Texas - Samuel B. Topham, 29, of Austin, Texas, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, in Austin. He was a computer consultant and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by two sons, Carruth and Tristan, both of Eureka, Calif.; his parents, the Rev. Michael and Debbie Topham of Fort Smith; and one sister, Britt Humphries of Muldrow. . WILLIAM STOUDT BARLING - William R. "Bill" Stoudt, 78, of Barling died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was retired from Ace Hardware.Memorial service will be at a later date. The body was cremated under the direction of LewisFuneral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; four daughters, Penny Everett of Dallas and Terri Cliver, Sherri Ladner and Christy Stoudt, all of Charlotte, N.C.; three sons, Bill Stoudt of San Antonio, Texas, Steve Stoudt of Lavaca, and Chuck Mondier of Barling; one sister, Eleanor Carson of Port Huron, Mich.; two brothers, Frank of Sarsota, Fla., and Chuck of Atlanta; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. JAMES CLARK MENA - James Howard Clark, 86, of Mena died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in Hot Springs. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II and served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He served in England, France, Belgium, Japan and the United States. He was a member of the 391st Bomb Group Association, World War II. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and was a Protestant. He was the widower of Ruby Hawkins Clark.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. He is survived by one son, Larry Clark of Rimrock, Ariz.; and several other family members. GRACE LISS HOT SPRINGS - Grace S. Liss, 90, of Hot Springs died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in Hot Springs. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. She was the widow of August Gilbert Liss.Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Mena under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. She is survived by one daughter, Helen "Tommye" Chesshir of Hot Springs; one sister, Kathleen Kuntz of Hot Springs; three grandchildren; Mike and Bill Chesshir and Susan Johnson, all of Hot Springs; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in Hot Springs. CHARLES SHEWARD RUDY - Charles Edward Sheward, 69, of Rudy died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, in his home. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and was a retired dispatcher for ABF.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel of Van Buren with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. He is survived by his wife, Donna; two daughters, Sharon Novak of Salina, Kan., and Cheryl Davis of Little Rock; five sons, Dwayne Sheward of Little Rock, David, Richard and Ronald Arthur, all of Van Buren, and Robert Arthur of Tulsa; his mother, Alice Delso of Tulsa; two sisters, Wilma Cummings of Sapulpa, Okla., and Doris Cabrera of Carlsbad, N.M.; and 13 grandchildren. DONALD COBB Donald Gillett Cobb, 86, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, in a local hospital. He was retired from Central Supply, was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post No. 31. He was a member of Goddard United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible class.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Goddard United Methodist Church with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean; four daughters, Elizabeth Ann Price of Hurst, Texas, Julie Conley of Muldrow, Nancy Dworkin of Marco Island, Fla., and Mary Jane Cobb of Sherman, Texas; four sons, John D. Cobb of Springdale, Stephen Gillett Cobb of Oklahoma City, Ronald Eric Cobb of Allen, Texas, and Christopher Lawrence Cobb of Tulsa; two sisters, Dorothy Lill Lemole of Denison, Texas, and Nell Click of Clifton, Texas; one brother, Frank of Galveston, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are EARS that listen....and then hears the person's soul...." ====================== Surnames: CLARK, DEHART, ESLINGER, HERYFORD MINCHER, PARSONS, SMEDLEY, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

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Sarah, I have marriage records for Arkansas during years of 1850-1900. Will be out of slot for a few days after this a.m. Let me know the information and I will do a lookup. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are EARS that listen....and then hears the person's soul...." ====================== Surnames: CLARK, DEHART, ESLINGER, HERYFORD MINCHER, PARSONS, SMEDLEY, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

Cynthia Pasquarello SANDESTIN, Fla. - Cynthia L. Pasquarello, 58, of Sandestin, Fla., formerly of Fort Smith, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, in her home. She was retired from AIG Corporation in Atlanta, she was area manager premium collections, southeast region. She was active with the South Walton County Federated Republican Women and worked for K-12 schools in South Walton County.Memorial service was held 10 a.m. Thursday Oct. 5, 2000 at the Sandestin Owners Meeting Room under the direction of McLaughlin Mortuary in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. Graveside memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Vince; two sons, Eric and Christopher; one grandson Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North West Florida, Inc., 2001 North Palafox, Pensacola, FL 32501. James Campbell SALLISAW - James Woodrow "Woody" Campbell, 85, of Sallisaw died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, in Sallisaw. He was manager of freight for American Airlines after 40 years. He was Church of Christ.The body was cremated. Interment will be at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. He is survived by his wife, Joan; one step-daughter, Jana Cobb of Sallisaw; two sons, James Patrick Campbell of Tulsa, and Joe Keith Campbell of Sallisaw; two step-sons, Bryan Cobb of Sallisaw, and Steve Cobb of Fort Smith; one brother, Castleberry "Cass" Campbell of New York City, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Stanley Tubbs Library, Sallisaw, OK 74955. Nathan Climer LONDON, Ark. - Nathan G. Climer, 19, of London died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, in Flat Rock, Ark. He attended Lamar School. He was a freshman at Arkansas Tech University (Pre Law Major).Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Flat Rock Assembly of God Church with burial at Price Cemetery in London, Ark. Under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home in Clarksville. He is survived by his parents, Janet and Max Falls of London; his grandparents, Margaret and Leonard Hardgrave of Flat Rock, Ark., and Maxine and Thomas Falls of Pottsville, Ark.; two sister, Katie and Sara Falls both of Dover, Ark.; one brother, Craig Falls of Dover, Ark. Pallbearers will be Joshua, Jeremy Climer, Daniel, and James Hardgrave, Carson Arcia, Jason Duff, and Randy Eldridge. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Gladys Thinnes MENA - Gladys Thinnes, 92, of Mena died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, at her home. She was born Dec. 29, 1907 in Mena. She studied nurses training at St. Edwards Hospital in Fort Smith. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and St. Agnes Altar Society. She was the widow of Floyd Thinnes.Rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena. Burial will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Mena. She is survived by her sister, Julie Raye White; one brother, William T. Salyers, M.D.; her nephew, William (Bill) Forsyth of Mena; her niece, Mary Ann Forsyth Barrett of Reston, Va. Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 203 Eighth Street, Mena, AR 71953. Rolanda Wilkinson MENA - Rolanda Anna Wilkinson, 83, of Mena died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, in a Waldron nursing home. She was born Nov. 15, 1916 in Austria. She was a surgical technician at Wilhelmina Medical Center. She was a member of the Eastern Star No. 243 of Mena and Eastern Star No. 22 at Mount Meadow. She was the widow of Leonard C. Hegner and William H. Wilkinson.The body will lie in state at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena from 3 p.m. Monday afternoon until Friday evening at 8 p.m. The body will be sent for cremation. She is survived by one son, Gerard Hegner of Mena; one brother, Anthony Novy of Montello, Wis.; one granddaughter, Jennifer L. Rollins of Pleasant Grove, Ark. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Raymond Weece KEOTA - Raymond Weece, 65, of Keota died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a farmer.Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Stigler with burial at Old Panther Cemetery in McCurtain. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; one daughter, Marilyn Fraidenburg of Tulare, Calif.; one step-daughter, Debbie Mustin of Tulare, Calif.; three sons, Butch Weece of Washington, Douglas Weece of Tulare, Calif., and Roger Weece of Keota; one step-son, Steve Linker of Augusta, Ga.; three sisters, Lavone Berry of Piggott, Ima Dirkse of Phoenix, and Sondra Freitas of Ft. Collins, Colo.; one brother, Kenny Weece of Visalia, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Theodore Hoffman Theodore L. Hoffman, 90, of Fort Smith died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a glass cutter for Harding Glass. He was a member of Rye Hill Baptist Church.Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Steep Hill Cemetery in Rye Hill under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mary; one daughter, Janet Didier of Fort Smith; three grandchildren, Lee, Randy, and Brian Didier all of Fort Smith; eight great-grandchildren. Taddy Magbee MENA - Taddy Magbee, 71, of Mena died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in Mena. She was born Oct. 11, 1928 in Hatfield, Ark. She was a clerk for Carper-Dover Mercantile Company, MedArk Pharmacy, Rephans, and Wal-Mart. She was a bookkeeper for Heath Oil Company.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in First United Methodist Church in Mena with burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. She is survived by one sister, Madge Johnson of Mena; one niece, Diane Johnson Pegg of Rochester, N.Y.; one nephew, Dr. Howard Hall of Mena; one great-niece, Emily Pegg Haines of Pittsford, N.Y.; two great-nephews, Dr. William Brent Hall of Pine Bluff, and Wesley Blake Hall of Russellville; great-great-nephew, Grant Hall of Pine Bluff. . Robert Hanuska CLARKSVILLE - Robert C. Hanuska, 78, of Clarksville died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, in his home. He was born Nov. 13, 1921 in Chicago. He served in France during World War II, and received several metals, including two Purple Hearts. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. He was the widower of Juanita Mae Colbert.Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hilltop Bible Church, Hwy. 164 near Horsehead Lake under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Sarah; one daughter, Barbara Wolak of Brookfield,Ill.; three sons, Robert J. Hanuska of Willow Springs, Ill., Bill Hanuska of Hartman, and Steven Hanuska of Braidwood, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, Donald, Mindy and Tim Wolak, Peggy, Ciara, Emily, Steven, and Michael Hanuska, Tanya McDonald, and Liz Kozicki; two great-grandchildren, Kara and Faith McDonald. . Earl Brown Earl R. Brown, 77, of Van Buren died Sunday, Oct. 8. 2000, in a local hospital. He was a retired nightwatchman for Farmers Co-op in Van Buren.Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mountaintop Cemetery in Evansville, Ark. Under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. He is survived by two brothers, William and Grady Brown of Dripping Springs community; two nephews, Malloy Brown of Dripping Springs, and James Brown of Uniontown; two great-nephews, Mark and Aaron Brown; several cousins. Pallbearers will be Dewey Holbrook, Mark, Aaron, Malloy, and James Brown, and Tom Neckard. Paul Clark Paul F. Clark, 77, of Fort Smith died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in his home. He was a rock mason for Jeffries Sand Company.Funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Isabelle; three sons, Dale, and Robert Clark both of Fort Smith, and the Rev. Danny Clark of Little Rock; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Free Will Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, 4001 A rmour Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904. Marguerette Estep VIAN - Marguerette Dorris Estep, 92, of Vian died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000, in Vian. She was a homemaker and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a Methodist. She was the widow of Earl Estep Sr. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Kay Stevenson of Vian; one son, Dr. Earl Estep Jr. of Athens, Texas; three grandchildren, Jonna Kay Stevenson La Nite of Pacific Grove, Calif., Kimberlee Estep Bosell, and Kip Carleton Estep both of Athens, Texas; and seven great-grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are EARS that listen....and then hears the person's soul...." ====================== Surnames: CLARK, DEHART, ESLINGER, HERYFORD MINCHER, PARSONS, SMEDLEY, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

Hi: I rec'd this today. Hi Nan- thanks for the alert on this story. "This website , which includes pictures, adds some interesting information to the story: http://www.delanoye.org/Vrouwenkerk.cfm " So, I visited the site and it has good photos of the Leiden site plus drawings of what preservation groups would like to do with the site. It also has a sample letter which I have posted below and several addresses of people who will be making the decision concerning this site.. Regards, Nan Wolf 71532.734@compuserve.com ======================================= George DeLano, organizer of the local effort to save the Vrouwenkerk, writes: "The DELANO KINDRED has written a letter to the Raad van State, and Dr. Bangs indicated that more letters or messages of concern would be very helpful in the effort to save the ruins. Here is a theme you might use to improvise upon in writing your own letter or message. 'Visualize traveling to Leiden at sometime in the future to see the sites important to your heritage. Visualize taking your children or grandchildren and not being able to see these ruins where their ancestor was baptized 396 years ago. Wouldn't be distressing to find that the City of Leiden had let the ruins of the church of our Walloon ancestors disappear. Weave those thoughts into this basic theme in the letter outlined below. Please help. You can make a difference!'" Please send your letters and email to the following (sample letter follows): Netherlands Government Information Service General Director: E. Brouwers Rijksvoorlichtingsdienst Postbus 20009 2500 EA Den Haag NETHERLANDS Telephone: 070-3564000 Dr. Cynthia P. Schneider U.S. Ambassador to The Netherlands Lange Voorhout 102 2514 EJ The Hague the Netherlands Phone: +31 70 310-9209 Fax: +31 70 361-4688 Office of Culture Royal Netherlands Embassy 4200 Linnean Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 2008 His Excellency Joris M. Vos Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (202) 244-5300 Phone (202) 362-3430 Fax nlgovnyc.cul@spacelab.net Dutch National Service for Monument Protection Broederplein 41 3703 CD Zeist Postbus 1001 - 3700 Zeist The Netherlands Ms. drs. M. H. Schultz van Haegen-Maas Geesteranus Mr. Alexander Pechtold City of Leiden Postbus 9100 2300 PC Leiden The Netherlands sleutel@leiden.nl Leiden Tourist Office mail@leidenpromotie.nl Financial contributions may be sent to Dr. Jeremy D. Bangs, Director Leiden American Pilgrim Museum Mandenmakersteeg 11 2311 ED Leiden, NETHERLANDS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Dear __________, I was distressed to read recent reports that the City of Leiden is planning the further destruction of medieval and seventeenth century buildings and ruins, which are of tremendous value as historical monuments. As you know, many of these structures have strong association with the Pilgrims and refugees driven out of Belgium and northern France during the Eighty Years' War, among them are the ruins of the Vrouwenkerk, a church that was granted to a congregation of about 6000 Walloon refugees. Led by John Robinson, a former Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, these Nonconformists crossed the North Sea in the hope of practicing their religion without hindrance in Holland. They moved a year later to Leiden, one of the Republic's most important and prosperous centers, "a fair and bewtifull citie". King James instructed his ambassador to make life difficult for his Nonconformist subjects, but the city fathers of Leiden gave them protection and allowed them to settle. They were to live there for the next 11 years. The Elders - Robinson, William Brewster and Thomas Brewer - held posts at the University of Leiden. They conducted their services in Robinson's house in De Groene Poort in the Kloksteeg. Brewster and Brewer set up a printing house in Pieterskerkchoorsteeg, a street still in existence today, where they printed religious books and pamphlets for distribution in England. Several church members joined the Pilgrims, including Philippe de la Noye who was baptized there in 1603, and Francis Cooke and Hester Mahieu who were married there the same year. Traveling by canal boat to Delfshaven, a port near Rotterdam, they boarded the ill-fated Speedwell to cross the Atlantic. In Southampton they transferred to the Mayflower, where they joined the Pilgrims who immigrated to Plymouth in New England. Among their descendants are U.S. Presidents Grant, Roosevelt and Bush. John Robinson stayed in Leiden, where he died in 1625. It is surprising that while interest in the Walloon contribution to the Pilgrim movement is growing that Leiden, the "City of Refugees", is planning the destruction of the remains of this church, while at the same time encouraging tourist interest in Leiden's past. This unfortunate action appears to be contradictory in many respects. Conserving and maintaining the ruins of this structure in a small, well cared-for public square would be preferable and, in the long run, more financially beneficial to the city. I thank you for your efforts and consideration in saving this important monument to the Walloon Refugees and the Pilgrims. Sincerely yours, Name Address Telephone ======================================== We would like to thank the New England Historic Genealogical Society for their help in promoting the preservation of the Vrouwekerk in "New England Ancestors" magazine, the The Olive Tree Genealogy pages at RootsWeb for featuring this story on their front page, the United Church of Christ for their articles and petition, the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour for their Justice and Peace Advocacy section, the BoatFolks Genealogical Society, the Pilgrim Hall Museum for their "What's new from Leiden?" page, Muriel Cushing, and Messrs. George DeLano and Dr. Jeremy Bangs for their continuing efforts to preserve this important landmark. THANK YOU! If your Website has linked to ours, please let us know! The DELANO Kindred, Inc. PO Box 2635 Duxbury, MA 02331 © 2000, Delano Kindred and J.D. Bangs info@delanoye.org

DIXIE LEWIS PANAMA - Dixie Meryl Pearson Lewis, 95, of Panama died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in Panama. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. She attended the Free Will Baptist Church in Panama.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Rubinell Lewis Holland of Lavaca; one son, John R. "Buddy" Lewis of Tulsa; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. COY SOUTHERLAND JACKSONVILLE - Coy Lee Southerland, 87, of Jacksonville died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in a Jacksonville hospital. He was a retired broom maker and a veteran of World War II. He was the widower of Leon Cagel Cantrell Southerland.Graveside service will be 11 a.m. today at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. He is survived by one step-daughter, Charlene Owns of Antoine; one step-son, Laymon "Butch" Cantrell of Pencil Bluff; one sister, Hazel Cagel of California; four step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren. ORLAND CROWE Orland F. Crowe, 77, of Fort Smith died Wednesday Oct. 4, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a retired refrigeration mechanic at Liquid Carbonic Inc. and a member of Refrigeration Service Engineering Society.Funeral will be at noon Monday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at 3 p.m. Monday at Sandlin Cemetery in Ola. He is survived by his wife, Minnie; three daughters, Evelyn Sparks of Wichita, Kan., Paula Crowe of the home and Barbara Dunn of Fort Smith; one son, David of Texas; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his family. THELMA COUSINS Thelma L. Cousins of Fort Smith died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a retired secretary/treasurer for Kay Chair Co. She was past president of Children's Service League, a founding board member of Fort Smith Art Center, a member of Fort Smith Garden Club and a former school teacher. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Aldersgate Sunday school class. She was the widow of Ray C. Cousins.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at Roebuck Chapel of First United Methodist Church with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by three sons, Duane of Van Buren, Fred of Fort Smith and Jerry of Rogers; three sisters, Dorothy Snearly of Glenwood Springs, Colo., Lois Carleton of Amarillo, Texas, and Doris Eike of Radcliff, Iowa; one brother, Harold Dillon of Independence, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, David, Craig, Mike, Kevin, Christopher and Aaron Cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be the Aldersgate Sunday school class. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. . ORVILLE BOONE GREENWOOD - Orville "Sonny" Boone, 87, of Greenwood died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in a Greenwood nursing home. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a member and deacon of Excelsior Baptist Church.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at Excelsior Baptist Church with burial at Evans Cemetery in Excelsior under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, Alline; three daughters, Ramona Thomas of Greenwood, Joyce Edwards of Lafayette, Colo., and Sue Smith of Garland, Texas; two sons, Jim of Keller, Texas, and Charles of Marana, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Viewing will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are EARS that listen....and then hears the person's soul...." ====================== Surnames: CLARK, DEHART, ESLINGER, HERYFORD MINCHER, PARSONS, SMEDLEY, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

THELMA COUSINS Thelma L. Cousins of Fort Smith died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a retired secretary-treasurer for Kay Chair Co., a former school teacher, a founding member of the Fort Smith Art Center, a member of the Fort Smith Garden Club, past president of the Children's Service League and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Ray C. Cousins.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday in the Roebuck Chapel of First United Methodist Church with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by three sons, Duane of Van Buren, Fred of Fort Smith and Jerry of Rogers; three sisters, Dorothy Snearly of Glenwood Springs, Colo., Lois Carleton of Amarillo, Texas, and Doris Eike of Radcliff, Iowa; one brother, Harold Dillon of Independence, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. . BETSY RHYNE Betsy Ann Rhyne, 70, of Fort Smith died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was a registered nurse for the Arkansas State Department of Health for 27 years, an industrial nurse for Ballman Cummings and Fort Smith Chair Co. and a pediatric nurse for Dr. Roger Bost for 10 years. She graduated from Sparks School of Nursing in 1952. She was a member of the Public Health Nursing Association of Arkansas, the Arkansas State Employees Association, the South Sebastian Historical Society and the United Pentecostal Church in Van Buren. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Marvel; one daughter, Dixie Rhyne of Prairie Grove; one son, Don of Little Rock; one sister, Marian "Dickie" Copeland of Encinitas, Calif; and one brother, Richard D. McConnell of Clifton Park, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Don W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 S. M St., Fort Smith, AR 72901. DELORIS HAYNES AUGUSTA, Ga. - Deloris Genise Haynes, 46, of Augusta, Ga., formerly of Fort Smith, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, in Augusta. She was a homemaker.Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at King Solomon Baptist Church with burial at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by four daughters, Tajamaha Triplett of Atlanta and Cecelia Campbell, Ebony Haynes and Naigsia Haynes, all of Augusta; one son, Terrick of Augusta; five sisters, Margaret Owens, Rose Morris, Cheryl Knauls and Deborah Haynes, all of Fort Smith, and Hazel Haynes of Atlanta; one brother, James of Fort Smith; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Releford, Scott Thrasher, Leonard Housley Jr., Orie Smith, Gary West and Larry Dooley. The body may be viewed from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. BETTY DUTTON ALMA - Betty Faye Dutton, 69, of Alma died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000, in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Church of Chester.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Hight Cemetery east of Mulberry under the direction of Shaffer Funeral home of Mulberry. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Calvin Dutton; three sons, Orvel Pittser of Mountainburg, Jimmy Pittser of Rudy and Calvin Dutton of Alma; four sisters, Mary Henry of Mulberry, Ruthie Cook of Cedartown, Ga., Norene Gilbreth of Fort Smith and Carolyn Dutton of Winslow; four brothers, Johnny and David Harrison, both of Mountainburg, Floy Harrison of Sublette, Kan., and Jessie Harrison of Sallisaw; 11 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Robert Carrier, Kevin Melius, Robert Petersen, Lloyd Shores, Ronald Dutton and Bobby Allen. The body may be viewed from 1 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. BILLIE NOLEN HACKETT - Billie J. Nolen, 72, of Hackett died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Plainview Assembly of God.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by four daughters, Debra Goff of Uniontown, Shirley Lee of Van Buren and Sharon Jacobs and Mary Gilbert, both of Fort Smith; four sons, Bruce Neighbors of Hackett and Rick, Billy and Bobby Nolen, all of Fort Smith; four sisters, Mildred Peak, Pauline Roberts and Corine Turnipseed, all of Fort Smith, and Sue Steele of Pocola; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are EARS that listen....and then hears the person's soul...." ====================== Surnames: CLARK, DEHART, ESLINGER, HERYFORD MINCHER, PARSONS, SMEDLEY, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

GRENADA, Miss. - William Cletus Blanton, 77, of Grenada died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, in a Grenada hospital. He was a member of the Church of God in Grenada. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of God in Grenada with burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of National Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Leona Reba Blanton; six sons, Etoil of Gore Springs, Miss., William Elbert Blanton of Grenada, W.C. of Salem, Thurman of Fort Smith, Thomas of Lepanto and Dr. Doyle Blanton of Crystal Lake, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren. . EDNA DANIEL LAMAR - Edna Earle Daniel, 86, of Lamar died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a member of Lamar First United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the Women's Society of Christian Service and was a member and past matron of Lamar Chapter No. 54 Order of Eastern Star, deputy grand lecturer district No. 7 OES and grand representative to Massachusetts.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel with burial at Lamar Cemetery under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home in Clarksville. She is survived by one son, James of Herndon, Va.; one brother, James Clifford Wilkins of Russellville; two grandchildren, Denise Carlsen of Duluth, Ga., and James S. Daniel of Orlando, Fla.; and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Leon, Bobby Joe and Kenneth Wilkins, Robert E. and Daniel E. Daniel and Dennis Pearson. BILLIE NOLEN HACKETT - Billie J. Nolen, 72, of Hackett died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Plainview Assembly of God.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by four daughters, Debra Goff of Uniontown, Shirley Lee of Van Buren and Sharon Jacobs and Mary Gilbert, both of Fort Smith; four sons, Bruce Neighbors of Hackett and Rick, Billy and Bobby Nolen, all of Fort Smith; five sisters, Ellen Ginn of Bentonville, Mildred Peak, Pauline Roberts and Corine Turnipseed, all of Fort Smith, and Sue Steele of Pocola; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. HAZEL HOOD OZARK - Hazel Hood, 85, of Ozark died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, in Ozark. She was a Baptist and a retired nurse's aide.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Belt Cemetery, north of Ozark, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Easom of Ozark; three sisters; four brothers; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Steve and Kenneth Easom, Rusty Jones, Travis and Clint Johnson and Vard Carpenter. DUSKY WILLIAMSON PANAMA - Dusky Shane Williamson, 23, of Panama, Okla., died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, in Panama.Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Royal Oak Cemetery in Panama under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by his parents, Elvis and Janie Williamson of Panama; one brother, Elvis D. Williamson of Panama; his paternal grandmother, Bessie Williamson of Panama; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Robert, Garrick and John Williamson, Jerry and Richie Walden, Chris Simpson and Tim Real. EUNICE BARTLETT Eunice Elizabeth Bartlett, 78, of Mansfield died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a member of the Mansfield Assembly of God and was retired from Ayers Furniture Co. of Fort Smith. She was the widow of William Charles "Bill" Bartlett.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Hartford Memorial Park in Hartford under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Hartford. She is survived by one daugther, Katheryn Sue Reano of Huntington; one son, Arnold Wayne Bartlett of Hartford; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. RAYMOND GRABOSKI POTEAU - Raymond "Papa G" Graboski, 85, of Poteau died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, in Poteau. He retired as a mechanical engineer for Lockheed Missile and Space Division, was active in the Little League snack bar fund-raising and Panama senior citizens, a volunteer with the Department of Human Services adult assistance, retired again from Sandy's Flowers in Poteau, was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was the widower of Eleanor Graboski. Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church of Poteau with burial at Shady PointCemetery in Shady Point under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by four daughters, Sandy Daugherty of Poteau, Sharen Adair of Key West, Fla., Patti Fink of Turlock, Calif., and Joni Rea of Poteau; five sisters, Martha Hauser, Eleanore Nash, Polly Joseph and Mary Ann Genedak, all of Minneapolis, and Loretta Polsuney of Big Lake, Minn.; one brother, Leo of St. Cloud, Minn.; 14 grandchildren, Tim, Lora, Jim, Robbi, Ed, Jason, Diane, Kevin, Tammi, Stan, Mary, Bobby, Brian and Michael; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Tim, Jason, James David and Jim Daugherty, David Lee Eggleston, Bill Goodwin and John Lagier. STEPHEN WHITE Stephen Alan White, 51, of Charleston died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, in a Little Rock hospital. He graduated from Hall High School, was a member of the Marine Corps, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam, attended the University of Arkansas and UA School of Law in Little Rock, won the American Jurisprudence Award for excellent achievement in the study of Civil Procedure I and II, was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, an attorney for American State Bank and Simmons First National Bank and served as municipal judge for south Franklin County, an active member of Western Arkansas Legal Services, a member of First United Methodist Church of Charleston, where he was former chairman of the board and charter member of the 3M Sunday School class and building chairman of the building committee for the current building, member and former president of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, was awarded Citizen of the Year and community servant, was presented the American Eagle Award by American State Bank for outstanding community service, was active in the cook shack at the Charleston Fair, a former member of the American Legion, VFW, Charleston Lion's Club, Charleston Lodge No. 155, F. & A.M. and director of Logan County Industrial Development Corp., a charter member of the Board of Directors of Franklin-Logan Economic Development Corp. and served a term as president. He is survived by his wife, Tad; one son, Seth Aaron White of Charleston; his mother, Elizabeth White of Charleston; one sister, Cynthia Hanback of Memphis, Tenn.; and one brother, Edwin of Oregon. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are EARS that listen....and then hears the person's soul...." ====================== Surnames: CLARK, DEHART, ESLINGER, HERYFORD MINCHER, PARSONS, SMEDLEY, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

Hi: Those of you who have Mayflower connections should be very interested in this. Actually anyone who appreciates history will be interested in this article. Please pass it on. October 15 is VERY close. Regards, Nan 71532.734@compuserve.com ---------------------------------- The following article is from Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter and is copyright 2000 by Richard W. Eastman. It is re-published here with the permission of the author. Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter Vol. 5 No. 41- October 7, 2000 - Leiden, Holland, Pilgrim Sites Threatened Two years ago I had the pleasure of visiting Leiden, Netherlands. I walked in the neighborhood where the Pilgrims lived prior to their trip to Plymouth, Massachusetts. I also toured the Leiden American Pilgrim Museum. Even though I do not have Pilgrim ancestry, I felt a strong sense of connection to an important piece of American history. This week I was distressed to read the following warning from Jeremy Dupertuis Bangs, Director of the Leiden American Pilgrim Museum. Much of this historical area may soon be destroyed. I would suggest that every reader of this newsletter write a letter or e-mail to each party listed. Also, please distribute this information onto newslists, forums, chat boards and genealogy society newsletters as you see fit: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN PILGRIM SITES DEMOLITION PLANS: LEIDEN'S VROUWEKERK AND AALMARKT SITES Jeremy Dupertuis Bangs, Director, Leiden American Pilgrim Museum, 19 September 2000 November 7, 2000, has been set for the Council of State's hearing on the City of Leiden's intention to demolition the remains of the Vrouwekerk, the medieval church that was used by the Walloons (Huguenots) after the Reformation. Through its association with the families of Philip Delano, Francis Cooke and his wife Hester Mayhew, Edward Bumpas and other Huguenots who became Pilgrims, this site symbolizes the confluence of two major streams in the history of persecution, refuge, religious freedom, and colonial migration - the English Separatists now called the Pilgrims and the French Calvinists known as the Huguenots. In addition to the Pilgrim connections, this is the church from which numerous families emigrated to New York and Guyana in 1622-24, led by Jesse de Forest. Thus the site is important for its historical associations with the beginnings of colonial settlement in both New York and New Netherlands. In a new development, the Council of State has informed the parties in the case that they may submit new evidence and supporting materials up to two weeks before the date of the hearing. Thus it becomes possible for me to submit individual letters expressing support for my contention that the cultural and historical value of the Vrouwekerk ruin as an important symbol of the ties between The Netherlands and America justifies a decision to prevent demolition. I can also now include a copy of the petition which many people have signed, as evidence in this case. This new development is very encouraging and inspires hopes that the Council of State will recognize the value of preserving this ruin to commemorate an important link in the common histories of The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and America. Please send letters of support for preserving the Vrouwekerk to me before October 15. I will then submit them to the Council of State. My postal address is: Mandenmakerssteeg 11, 2311 ED Leiden The Netherlands My (new) e-mail address is: bangsflynn@cs.com Thank you very much for your continued support in this effort. [Dispute details in the following sub-article:] AALMARKT DEVELOPMENTS Following discussions and decisions on the town's plans to regulate prostitution (only four brothels), which the central government has decriminalized as of October 1st, Leiden's Town Council debated the Aalmarkt demolition plans in its meeting last Tuesday, September 12, 2000. Despite eloquently expressed opposition to large-scale construction and to demolition of the historic sites in the Aalmarkt area, the coalition led by the Labor Party (PvdA), circumvented attempts by the opposition parties to require preservation of historic monuments as well as to require competitive bidding and plan proposals, thus retaining complete control of the development within the cabinet of the mayor and aldermen. After several months of further work on the drawing boards, that group intends to present a choice to the council of two development alternatives, both of which presuppose large-scale demolition to accomplish the amount of new floor-space for large stores that private investors want to build where numerous sixteenth and seventeenth-century houses and other historic monuments now stand. The cabinet of the mayor and alderman have expressed their entire confidence in the ability of the single private development company they have chosen (without competitive bidding) to achieve plans which will represent the best way to accomplish a profitable future for the city's selected investors and to provide employment to local contractors who traditionally support the Labor Party. The damaging effects on existing small businesses and the traffic chaos that can be foreseen are very sensitive to the fact that one of the major investors, AHOLD, has discovered that its American shoppers are unhappy that their money is going to a company that intends to participate in the destruction of an aspect of [history] are topics that were postponed by promising future clarification. Recent architectural surveys of the buildings prove that the hospital wing where Myles Standish recuperated from wounds is practically intact, with enough of its timber roof from 1571 still there to make complete restoration a real possibility. The cabinet, however, has explicitly retained the "right" to determine that such monuments will be demolished if it is otherwise impossible to achieve the financial goals of the property developer and the investors. In a public debate (Sept. 5) and at an open meeting of the town council's Commission on Urban Planning (Sept. 7), numerous groups hoping to improve the city through preserving its cultural and historic fabric echoed the pleas of the (essentially powerless) National Monument Service and spoke in favor of development without demolition. These groups included the Aalmarkt Foundation, The Leiden Cultural Platform, The Leiden Antiquarian Association "Oud Leiden", The Heritage Preservation Society "Heemschut", The Arent van 's-Gravezande Foundation for Architectural Heritage Preservation, and The Leiden American Pilgrim Museum. The public response is overwhelmingly in favor of preservation, and several speakers specifically pointed out the need to preserve places that serve to commemorate the city's role in the Pilgrim story, in addition to the widespread general concern that a few politicians and their friends, making decisions behind closed doors, are destroying irrevocably the city these citizens love. AHOLD is the Dutch holding company that owns STOP & SHOP, Giant-Landover, Giant-Carlisle, Tops Markets, BI-LO, and Pathmark Stores. Your letter to AHOLD will help in the preservation effort. Write to: Royal Ahold P.O.Box 3050 1500 HB Zaandem, The Netherlands e-mail: corp.communications@corp.ahold.nl Another company interested in investing in this demolition is the Fortis Financial Group. They are included among the addresses to which all reports from the developer are sent. You may want to contact their American offices, also. Write to: Fortis Investors Inc. P.O.Box 64284 St. Paul, MN 55164 or contact them at e-mail: financial@us.fortis.com It is impossible to predict the outcome of this conflict between the interests of those with hopes for a future grounded in the reminders of a proud heritage and the interests of those searching to maximize profits in the short term. Your letters will count, now. Thank you, Jeremy Dupertuis Bangs ==============================================================

Hi, Can anyone help me with this family. George Moses Allen b. May 7, 1871 TN. married May 16, 1905 Sebastian Co., Arkansas to Margaret McDonald. I don't know where they are after their marriage and I don't know when or where they are buried. Would love to know who their children are also. Can anyone help me with this family? Thanks, Charla

hi List, I am looking for the Grave site of Tom McDaniels, son of George McDaniel and Betsy McKinny.Betsy was 1/2 choctaw Indian. Tom was shot and killed in Fort Smith, Ar. in the year 1882...Tom and his brother Jeanett and five other men including Toms brother in laws Jeff and William Meeks were wanted for murder in the year 1879.... I have no idea why he was buired in Fort Smith....any ideas from any one out there? Glynda

Would Liberty Cemetery listing carry a name/date as old as 1871-1873? Just discovered in an old letter... "Martha B. Brooks McDaniel/McDonald is buried in Liberty Cemetery, Sebastian County." The letter says, "My mother, (Rebecca Jarrett House) is buried in Liberty Cemetery; my mother's mother, (Martha B. McDaniel/McDonald is also buried in Liberty Cemetery." Thanks to those on this list, we know that Rebecca Jarrett House (my ggrandmother) is buried between William T. Johnston, her first husband, and her son, F. Tillman Johnston. Could I ask for another check at the Liberty Cemetery listing for Martha McDaniel or Martha McDonald? (Her husband was Elijah McDaniel in AL and McDonald in AR). Thanks so very much, Kind regards, CF

Hi I am looking for any information on anyone by the last names of PARDON/RICHARDSON/CHRISTIAN/HEDGE This line is a tangled mess and I need HELP. A Laura Jane PARDON married a Marshall HEDGE in 1879 Sebastion Co. Their son Egbert HEDGE was born in Sebastion CO 1880. According to the death cert. It states that Laura Janes mother was Be?? RICHARDSON and her father was Giles CHRISTIAN.. I dont know how the PARDON name came to be. I dont believe Laura was married before For when she married Marshall, she was 14 and her mother gave consent. Ive wondre if perhaps PARDON was a step father? Brenda

Well I will try this again. I'm still searching for my lost McBay graves and dates. It's been awhile since I posted this message so here it goes. I am still looking for info. on the death of my gggrandparents (not a title) General Marion and Sarepta/Scrapta McBay, who died in either Hackett or Excelsior, Sebastian Co.,AR.. Sarepta died after 1879. Could anyone tell me if there is a web site on line for voter or tax list for Hackett,Midland, or Excellsior,AR.?I think he died between 1884 - 1890 or they got a divorce, because they sold the land that they owned in Muddy Fork, Howard Co., AR. in Dec. 1884, but he wasn't there to sign the sale's papers. She sign his name with a X.I sure would appreciate any help or look ups on them. Thank You Shirley in ID.

The following obits appeared in the SW Times today: JOHN STRANG LACKLAND AFB SAN ANTONIO, Texas - John Douglas Strang, infant son of Maj. Brian and Christy Strang of San Antonio, Texas, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at Lackland AFB in San Antonio.Funeral was held Oct. 3 at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home in San Antonio with burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a twin brother, Daniel; his grandparents, Harley and Norma Strang of Fort Smith and Rick and Francy Wilkins of Helena, Ga. Pallbearers were Dr. (Capt.) John Yelton, MD, USA, and Maj. Robert Wainner, Ph.D., USAF. CARLY HUDSON CLARKSVILLE - Carly Beth Hudson, infant daughter of Jake and Angie Hudson of Clarksvlle, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, in Little Rock. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Clarksville with burial at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Tiffany Renee Hudson of the home; three brothers, Kyle Alan Hudson, Matthew Ryan Hudson and Jace Andrew Hudson, all of the home; her grandparents, Margarette and Don Cater of Clarksville, Johnny and Sue Hatchett of Lamar and Vivian Hudson of Baton Rouge, La.; her great-grandparents, Willie Palmer of Crossett, James Palmer of Lamar and Sible Hatchett of Clarksville. Pallbearers will be Jake Hudson and Bill Landry. CURTIS PLUMMER POTEAU - Curtis R. Plummer "Papa", 73, of Poteau died Tuesday, Oct., 3, 2000, in his home. He was an Army veteran. He owned and operated Curtis Distributing Co. and operated a cattle ranch. He was a member of First Christian Church in Poteau. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the directions of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He is survived by one daughter, Janet Slote of Howe; one sister, Roberta Adams of Poteau; two granddaughters, Tonya Woodruff and Dana Jo Abbott, both of Howe; and two great-granddaughters. GLORIA PLUMMER POTEAU - Gloria E. Plummer "Mama Glo", 70, of Poteau died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, in her home. She and her husband owned and operated Curtis Distributing Co. and operated a cattle ranch. She was a member of First Christian Church in Poteau.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She is survived by one daughter, Janet Slote of Howe; her mother, Mae Milligan of Howe; one sister, Jo MIlligan of Howe; two granddaughters, Tonya Woodruff and Dana Jo Abbott, both of Howe; and two great-granddaughters. RANDALL McCASLIN SEMINOLE, Okla. - Randall Gene McCaslin, 43, of Seminole died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000, in Seminole. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a Baptist.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Park in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. He is survived by his step-mother, Lelia McCaslin of Kansas; his step-father, Robert Thatcher of California; one sister, Donna McCaslin of Oklahoma City; and two brothers, Robert (Ted) McCaslin of Ashland City, Tenn., and Rick McCaslin of Seminole. PATSY GRAHAM LAVACA - Patsy Luper Graham, 53, of Lavaca died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a retired administrative assistant for Rheem Manufacturing Co. and a member of Lavaca First Baptist Church.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Lavaca Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jim Bob Graham; one son, Andy of Lavaca; her parents, Thord and Melba Luper of Fort Smith; two sisters, Thordean Campbell of Victoria, Texas, and Donna Ross of Fort Smith; and three brothers, Dale Luper of Fort Smith, Herman Luper of Mulberry and Jerry Luper of Huntington. Pallbearers will be Dana Southerland, Mark Strang, Michael Ross and Dale, Herman and Jerry Luper. . SELMA PATTERSON Selma Patterson, 57, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000, in her home. She was employed in the accounting department of Stephens Production Inc.There will be no service. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by her mother, Geraldine Crawford of Fort Smith; and one brother, Gerald Crawford of Buford, Ga. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Preferred Choice/Peach Tree, 2910 Jenny Lind, No. 6 Boston Square, Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Humane Society of Sebastian County, P.O. Box 10953 Fort Smith, AR 72917. MARY VEIGEL SALLISAW - Mary Grace Veigel, 92, of Sallisaw died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in Sallisaw. She was retired from Sequoyah County Health Department. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw and the widow of Frederick John Veigel.Funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw. She is survived by three daughters, Grace Breeden, Jean Ballard and Judy Henry, all of Sallisaw; one sister, Emma Hofman of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David and Derek Bethany, Victor and Charles Kostka, John Ballard and Mickie Chuculate. ELBERT REEVES MULDROW - Elbert L. Reeves, 84, of Muldrow died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in a nursing home. He was a World War II veteran. He was retired from Tip Top Cleaners and shoe repair. He was a Baptist and the widower of Zelma Morgan Reeves.Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Pope Cemetery in Graphic Community under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He is survived by one daughter, Annita F. Holloway of Fort Smith; five sons, Rodney Dale Reeves and Paul Wayne Reeves, both of Pocola, Charles Richard Reeves of Liberty Community, John E. Reeves of Fort Smith and George Darrell Reeves of Arkoma; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dale, Glen, Waylon, Robert, Mason and Rodney Wayne Reeves. WILHELMINE MEEKS CLARKSVILLE - Wilhelmine Meeks, 78, of Clarksville died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000, in Russellville. She was a homemaker and a Lutheran. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. today at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel of Clarksville. She is survived by her husband, Larry; two sons, Paul and Larry Reeder, both of Texas; one sister, Dora Benz of Germany; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Carolyn (Parsons) Smedley angelears@alltel.net "Angelears are EARS that listen....and then hears the person's soul...." ====================== Surnames: CLARK, DEHART, ESLINGER, HERYFORD MINCHER, PARSONS, SMEDLEY, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================