Would someone who lives in Fort Smith and who goes to the library be willing to look up a couple obits for me in the Fort Smith newspapers? I would be happy to reimburse you for any monies and time. Or perhaps other researchers may have newspaper film for those dates??? My g grandfather Rufus Hill died in Fort Smith 3 jan 1941. His second wife Rachel Brandenburg Hill died in Sebastian Co., ARK 25 Jun 1917. I'm hoping there are obits for them. I would really appreciate it. I'm hoping it will tell me his parents name. I know his mother should be Arrena Moore Hill if she is listed but we still can't prove his father. Thanks a million. Marge Ratliff Schulke

The following obits appeared in the SW Times Record: SUBIACO - Marie (Koch) Koenigseder, 88, of Subiaco, formerly of Scranton, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in Paris. She was born in Shoal Creek, a homemaker, member of the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco, a former member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Scranton and the widow of George Joseph Koenigseder.Rosary was recited 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco. Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. today at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco with burial at St. Scholastica Catholic Cemetery in Shoal Creek under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris.She is survived by four daughters, Mary Ann Frederick of Subiaco, Doris Davis of Scranton and Betty Jansen and Joan Day both of Fort Smith; three sons, William and James Koenigseder both of Fort Smith and Bob Koenigseder of Scranton; 26 grandchildren, Diane Tencleve, Debbie Hardwicke, Rhonda Forst, Alan, Greg, Roger, Tim and Mark Koenigseder, Kenny, Joe, Phillip, Kim and Patricia Frederick, Karen Pallone, Carol Cooper, Laura Melton, Melanie Woody, Julie, Abby and Alex Jansen, Ryan and Michael Day, John, Lynn and Kelly Davis and Sharon Loyd; and 23 great-grandchildren. Mildred Intres Brown, 77, of Fort Smith died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, retired from the American Can Company, worked for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, was a member of the Clara B. Eno Chapter of Questers International, the Robert Jack V.F.W. Post #1322 Ladies Auxilliary where she was a past president and the TOPS Club. She was the widow of James D. Brown.Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith.She is survived by one daughter, Janet Dorsey of Fort Smith and Maria Sullivan of Van Buren; one son, James D. Brown of Fort Smith; one sister, Mary Campbell of Van Buren; one brother, Billy Intres of Van Buren; three grandchildren; Lisa Lewis of Shreveport, La., Tina Phillips of Fort Smith and Scott Sullivan of Van Buren; and two great-grandchildren. SALLISAW - Bobby Frost, 53, of Sallisaw died Friday Aug. 25, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a member of AQHA, Oklahoma Throughbread Association, the Elks Lodge and the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association.Funeral service will be 1 p.m. today at Blue Ribbon Downs Chapel with burial at Akins Cemtery in Sallisaw under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He is survived by his wife, Donna; two daughters, Jackie Frost of Roff, Okla. and Stephanie Kristene Hughes of Atoka, Okla.; one son, Kendall Hughes of Sulphur, Okla.; and two grandchildren; Joseph Berl Harrison of Roff, Okla. and Jayse Ryan Hughes of Sulphur, Okla. POTEAU - Lawton Robert Cooper, 86, of Poteau died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a machinist, a Navy veteran of World War II and retired from the McAlester Naval Depot.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau.He is survived by two daughters, Shirley Cooper of Hodgen, Okla. and Susie McConnell of Hot Springs; two sons, Robert Thomas "B.T." Cooper of Spiro and Jack Lawton of Shady Point; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Albert A. Remler, 82, of Van Buren died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was a retired furniture repairman for Montgomery Ward in Amarillo, Texas, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Van Buren.Graveside service will be 9:30 a.m. today at the U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Carolyn Wilkinson of Van Buren; two sons, Richard Remler of Alma and Charles Remler of Van Buren; one sister, Dot Frasier of Van Buren; one brother, Scottie Remler of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Donna Jean Emmert, 43, of Van Buren died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a member of the Cedarville Assembly of God, employed at Dixie Cup Company and was on the Rheem softball league and Dixie Cup bowling league.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Cedarville Assembly of God with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.She is survived by her husband, Ronald; her parents, Charles Crossno of Long and Florance Crossno of Roland; four sisters, Susan Martin of Spiro, Betty Beazier of Panama, Martha Kilfoyle of Van Buren and Doris Crossno of Roland; and three brothers, Sammy, Tommy and Robert Jeffries, all of Fort Smith. CLARKSVILLE - Luther E. "Creepy" Hodge, 74, of Clarksville died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, in Johnson Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Clarksville Church of Christ, formerly preached at Coal Hill, Hagarville and Clarksville, was a retired pharmacist, graduated from the College of the Ozarks in 1951 with a Doctor of Pharmacy??? Degree and was past President of the State Board of Pharmacists.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Clarksville Church of Christ with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville. He is survived by his wife, Aimee Morgan Hodge; two sons, Mark of Hagarville and Craig of Clarksville; three foster daughters, Dora Faye Fryer of Atkins, Barbara Phillips of Springfield and Joanne Cook of Little Rock; one brother, Jack Hodge of El Dorado; six grandchildren, four foster grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. HAVANA - Landon Doodle Burrows, of Havana died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, at Sparks Regional Medical Center. He was retired.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Havana First Baptist Church with burial at Havana Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville.He is survived by his wife, Maelea; one son, Lynn Weasel Burrows of Havana; three sisters, Sue Taylor of Tulsa and Sharon Underwood and Janetta Adair, both of Havana; two brothers, Bill Burrows of Fort Smith and Rickie Burrows of Charleston; and four grandchildren, Jerry, Nauscha, Erica and Christy Burrows, all of Havana. SUNDAY Sally Alexander, 79, of Fort Smith died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in a local hospital. She was the retired manager of the Book Store for the Boston Store, a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Fort Smith and a former employee of the Gateway House.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith officiated by the Rev. Dale Thompson.She is survived by one daughter, Jane Plummer of Fort Smith; three sons, Doug and Steve of Fort Smith, and Paul of Tulsa; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. OZARK - Movle C. McCabe, 82, of Ozark and formerly of Dyer, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, in Ozark. He was a former mayor of Dyer and a retired feed mill foreman.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Hight Cemetery under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.He is survived by his wife, Fannie; one daughter, Wilma R. Hare of Chandler, Ariz.; one son, Olen R. McCabe of Ozark; two sisters, Lou Vivian Blair of Alma and Lethia Martin of Haskell, Okla.; one brother, Doyle McCabe of Ozark; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mildren Intres Brown, 77, of Fort Smith died Friday, Aug, 25, 2000 in a local hospital. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, retired from American Can Company, worked for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, was a member of the Clara B. Eno Chapter of Questers International, the Robert Jack V.F.W. Post 1322 Ladies Auxiliary, where she was past president and a member of the TOPS Club. She was the widow of James D. Brown.Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. today in Putman Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of the funeral home.She is survived by two daughters, Janet Dorsey of Fort Smith and Maria Sullivan of Van Buren; one son, James D. Brown Jr. of Fort Smith; her godmother, Sister M. Reginald of Fort Smith; one sister, Mary Campbell of Van Buren; one brother, Billy Intres of Van Buren; three grandchildren, Lisa Lewis of Shreveport, La., Tina Phillips of Fort Smith and Scott Sullivan of Van Buren; and two great-grandchildren. HOWE - Betty Jo Hall, 72, of Howe died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in Poteau. She was a life-long resident of Howe and a member of the Howe First Baptist Church.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Howe First Baptist Church with burial at Howe Cemetery under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavenr.She is survived by one sister, Janice Baker of Poteau; one brother, William Hall of Oklahoma City; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. MANSFIELD - Sammy Joe Lynn, 59, of Mansfield died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in his home. He was retired from A.A.F.E.S.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Pleasant Grove No. 2 Cemetery in Abbott under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.He is survived by his companion, Shirley Lynn of Merced, Calif.; one daughter, Pamela Cairncross of Atwater, Calif.; one son, Ryder Joe Lynn of Merced, Calif.; one sister, June Cass of Mansfield; one brother, James Lyn of Coos Bay, Ore.; and three grandchildren, Samantha, Nikki and Katie all of Merced. Johnny C. Gilbert, 49, of Fort Smith died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000 in Fort Smith. He was the retired owner/operator of Gilbert Electric, a master electrician who taught classes in Union Hall for electricians and was of the Assembly of God Faith.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.He was survived by his mother, Alyne Gilbert of Fort Smith.The family will visit with friends at the funeral home today from 4 to 5:30 p.m. VAN BUREN - Albert A. Remler, 82, of Van Buren died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was a retired furniture repairman for Montgomery Ward in Amarillo, Texas, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Van Buren.Graveside service will be 9:30 a.m. at U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Carolyn Wilkinson of Van Buren; two sons, Richard Remler of Alma and Charles Remler of Van Buren; one sister, Dot Fraiser of Van Buren; one brother, Scottie Remler of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. SUNDAY Bernice L. Smith, 87, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a retired ship painter and a Southern Baptist.The body was cremated under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.She is survived by one daughter, Darlene Wooten of Fort Smith; five grandchildren, Shiela, Jackie, Jody, Timmie and Jimmie Sharp, all of Fort Smith; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Gladys McNally, 96, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. She was the widow of Thomas Hardy McNally and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for 50 years.Rosary will be 7 p.m. Sunday in Fentress Mortuary Chapel. Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.She is survived by one son, Tom McNally of Fort Smith; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Kenneth Dale Marrs, 69, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. He was retired from the Army and was a member of West-Ark Church of Christ.Funeral will be 11:30 a.m. Monday in Fentress Mortuary Chapel of Fort Smith with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; three daughters, Brenda Shelly and Susan Price, both of Fort Smith, and Melissa Henry of Cisco, Texas; one son, Ed of Sallisaw; his mother, Montie Marrs of Santa Clara, Calif.; three brothers, Donald of Yuba City, Calif., Bill of Santa Clara, and Ben of Santa Barbara, Calif.; nine grandchildren and six 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

Here is a great example of a screwup of an obit for my great-grandfather from 1938. The first is the incorrect version. The following is another obit for him done correctly the following week with no mention of the previous obit being wrong. Keep in mind my great grandfather's name was James Monroe Bridges. Amador Ledger and the Amador Record June 9, 1938 Jackson CA Amador City Resident Claimed by Death Charles Bridges passed away at his home in Amador City, Monday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Bridges had been ailing for several months with heart trouble, but was taken with a stroke Monday morning. For some time past he had been operating the Pierovich service station in Amador. The surviving relatives are a wife, daughter Sarah Ann Isbelle of Arizona, sons Garland of Nevada, George of Nevada, Clyde of Grass Valley and Charles Jr. of this city. Services were held from the J.J. Daneri and Son Chapel in Jackson with interment in the Jackson cemetery, on Wednesday. Amador Ledger and the Amador Record Jackson, CA Thursday June 16th, 1938 Jas. Bridges Dies of Heart Attack James M. Bridges passed away at his home in Amador City, Monday, June 6. He was born in Arkansas and had resided in this state for seven years. While here he operated the Texaco Service Station in Amador City for the past several months. Although he had been in failing health for several months, he was just bedfast for a week previous to his death. Mr. Bridge (typo on the last name) had many friends in this county who were saddened by his death. Left to mourn aare a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jane Isabelle of Arizona; four sons, George of Dutch Flat; Garland of Colusa; Clyde of Grass Valley and Charles of this city. Funeral services were held from the J.J. Daneri and Son Chapel in Jackson with interment in the Jackson City Cemetery. Donna Patterson IttyBkShp@aol.com <A HREF="http://patterson.family.homepage.com">http://patterson.family.homepag e.com</A>

Does anyone recognize this family? Martha Elizabeth Johnston b. September 20, 1842 TN - d. September 29, 1920 Mont. CO, AR married: July 12, 1874 to Elijah McDONALD - FT Smith, AR (Montgomery County, AR?) Children: William O. McDonald b. December 14, 1875 James Tillman McDonald b. May 1880 Frank McDonald b. June 1884 The Rev. Cynthia Forde, D. Min. 25487 Old Howth Road Hempstead, Texas 77445-9727 Barns burnt down - Now I can see the moon. Masahide

Does anyone recognize this family? William T. JOHNSTON, b. ca. 1827 d. 1882 - Greenwood, AR perhaps a second marriage: January 11, 1874 - Greenwood, AR (License from FT. Smith) Rebecca Jane McDonald b. 1857 Montgomery Co., AL - d. February 3, 1938 Greenwood, AR (buried in Liberty Cemetery) Father: Elijah McDonald b. 1834 GA Mother: Martha Bankston Brooks b. 1834 GA Children: Jimmy Johnston Dotia Johnston (Doshia?) could stand for Eudocia - - lived in Dallas, TX in 1930's - m. McCord Tillman Johnston Jennie Johnston The Rev. Cynthia Forde, D. Min. 25487 Old Howth Road Hempstead, Texas 77445-9727 Barns burnt down - Now I can see the moon. Masahide

Does anyone recognize the name Sam House? Sam House was probably born abt. 1860-80 and died after 1928 and before 1938. Sometime between 1915 and 1930 he became the third husband of Rebecca McDonald Johnston Miller. During their marriage, they lived on a farm near Greenwood, Sebastian County, AR. He is most likely buried in Liberty Cemetery, Greenwood. Thanks in advance for any information... The Rev. Cynthia Forde, D. Min. 25487 Old Howth Road Hempstead, Texas 77445-9727 Barns burnt down - Now I can see the moon. Masahide

The following obits appeared in today's SW Times: AMARILLO, Texas - Mary Helen "Susie" Schmidt, 85, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Amarillo. She was born Dec. 3, 1914, in Balmorhea, Texas. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, St. Andrews Altar Guild and was the widow of William F. "Bill" Schmidt.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Fairview Cemetery in Pecos, Texas, under the direction of N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors of Amarillo.She is survived by one daughter, Sara S. Smith of New Cannaan, Conn.; one son, William F. Schmidt Jr. of Spiro; two brothers, John Moore of Pecos and J.T. Moore of Dallas; five grandchildren and one great-grandson.Memorial contributions may be to the donor's favorite charity. WALDRON - Erchel Micklebury Cook, 87, of Fort Smith, formerly of Cedar Creek, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in a Little Rock hospital. A World War II veteran, he was retired from Arkansas Department of Human Services and was a member of the Church of God.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Martin Funeral Home Chapel of Waldron with burial at Sanders Cemetery in Cedar Creek.He is survived by his wife, Agnes Elizabeth; two sons, Gary Cook of Little Rock and Don Cook of Houston; two sisters, Gladys Thompson of Parks and Maud Montgomery of Hot Springs; and one granddaughter.Pallbearers will be Bobby and Jerry Carter, Charley Williams, Joe Laird, Gordon Thompson and Harold Scott.Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon today at the funeral home. FAYETTEVILLE - Huell Edwin Yandell, 82, of Fayetteville, formerly of Coal Hill, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in his home. He was born March 16, 1918, in Blue, Okla. He was a Navy Sea Bees World War II veteran, a retired chief operator with Exxon, and a member of Hays Chapel Methodist Church.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Hardwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Coal Hill Cemetery in Coal Hill.He is survived by his wife, Wanda Edwards Yandell; one son, Brian Yandell of Fayetteville; two sisters, Vera Moore of Sand Springs, Okla., and Orvetta Carle of Cotter; one brother, Jack Yandell of Highlands, Texas; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Dolan and Dean Phillips, Ross McCarley, and Jeep, Benley and J.D. Yates. VIAN - Ruby Orevia Hall, 87, of Vian died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in Vian. She was a farmer, a quilter and a homemaker, and attended Vian Baptist Church. She was the widow of James Alfred "Jim" Hall.Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Vian Baptist Church with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She is survived by one sister, Jackie Myers of Palestine, Texas; and three brothers, M.D. Speer Jr., Louis Speer and Bill Speer, all of Vian.Pallbearers will be Scott and Donald Speer Jr., Jason Elbon, Joe Paul Simon, and Neal and Randy Rogers. FLOWER HILL - Frankey Hastings, 70, of Flower Hill died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was welder.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro.He is survived by one daughter, Tina Hastings of Poteau; four sons, Terry and Steve Hastings of Poteau, Jack Hastings of Fort Smith and Daniel Hastings of Barling; two sisters, Rosie Marie Beene and Shirley Ruth Hope both of Flower Hill; two brothers, Carl and William Hastings both of Flower Hill; and 10 grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Earl Robinson, Ted Hansen, Ben and Joyce McNew, and Daniel and Jack Hastings.Viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. JENNY LIND - Clayton William Bailey, 58, of Jenny Lind died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in his home. He was retired and a member of Denver Street Baptist Church of Greenwood.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Old Union Cemetery in Hackett.He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; one daughter, Rhoda Martin of Greenwood; two sons, James Bailey of Hackett and John Bailey of Greenwood; one sister, Mary Ellen Bateman of Van Buren; and six grandchildren.Pallbearers will be cousins and nephews.Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. POTEAU - Doris Hightower Montgomery, 80, of Poteau died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Memphis, Tenn. She was born April 27, 1920, in Conroe, Texas. She was a public school teacher and retired manager of LeFlore County Veterinary Clinic.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Carl Albert State College auditorium in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.She is survived by her husband, Dr. John W. Montgomery I; one daughter, Mildred Randolph; one son, John Montgomery II; two sisters, Carnis Salisbury and Vivian Wiley; two brothers, Edward and William Hightower; and six grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Sterling Warren, Wiley Madlock, Paul Shoates, Larry Howard, Terry, Phillip and Sterling Warren III.Memorial contributions may be made to Langston University Development Fund for the Doris Montgomery Scholarship, P.O. Box 907, Langston, OK 73050. SPIRO - Eugene "Cubby" Jones, 88, of Spiro died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was the widower of Erma Jones.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel of Spiro with burial at Fort Coffee Cemetery in Spiro.He is survived by his companion, Charlene Releford of Spiro; one daughter, Ruth Mumphrey of Spiro; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.Viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. DARDANELLE - James Lee Stubbs, 87, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in a Dardanelle hospital. He was owner of Dardanelle Insurance, was a World War II Air Force veteran and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce and of Dardanelle First Baptist Church. He served as justice of peace for 25 years.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Dardanelle First Baptist Church with burial at Breacley Cemetery in Dardanelle under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle.He is survived by his wife, Donnagean Dutton Stubbs; one daughter, Patricia Bates of Oklahoma City; three grandchildren, Heath Hicks of Columbus, Ohio, Reagon Hicks of Tulsa and Bridgette Hicks of Hollywood Beach, Fla.; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Peter Tilmon, Gary Moore, Bobbie Bata, Bobby Willis, Bobby Loyd and Chuck Dawson.Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Senior Men's Bible Class at Dardanelle First Baptist Church.Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 118 South Second St., Dardanelle, AR 72834. DEQUEEN - Pearlie Mae Dye Cooper, 65, of DeQueen died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, in a Texarkana, Texas, hospital. She was born Jan. 31, 1935, in Broken Bow, Okla. A member of Mount Pleasant Community Church, she was a homemaker and the widow of Don Ezekiel Cooper.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday in State Line Baptist Church in Cerro Gordo with burial at Cerro Gordo Cemetery in Cerro Gordo under the direction of Chandler Funeral home of DeQueen. She is survived by two daughters, Madelyn Strang of DeQueen and Donna McKinley of Horatio; five sons, Jerry of Idabel, Okla., Dean of Texarkana, Texas, Gary of Van Buren, Jimmy of DeQueen and David of Springdale; two sisters, Imajene Rainwater of Red Bluff, Calif., and Margaret Morena of Casa Grand, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. POTEAU - Bonnie Ruth Cook, 71, of Cameron died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was born Oct. 15, 1928, in Keota. She was a homemaker and the widow of Dr. M.L. "Doc" Cook.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Poteau Church of Christ with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.She is survived by one daughter, Sherry Ballew of Poteau; four sisters, Alma Borden of Portland, Ore., Wilma Weaver of Cameron, Jane Jones of Canyon Lake, Calif., and Mae Burton of Dallas; and one granddaughter, Brianne Nicole Ballew. POTEAU - Esterline Ford, 69, of Poteau died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in her home. She was born May 28, 1931, in Red Oak, Okla. She was a homemaker, a member of the Foundation Baptist Church in Poteau and was the widow of Jim Ford.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Evans Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Poteau with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau.She is survived by a daughter, Jo Anne Garner of Poteau; one son, Jimmy Earl Ford of Poteau; two sisters, Merida Hamilton of Wister and Josephine Harjo of Morris, Okla.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. MENA - James C. Head, 67, of Mena died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Muse, Okla. He was born May 24, 1933, in Mena. He was self-employed mechanic, served in the Army, and was a Baptist.The body was cremated and Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the Beasley- Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena.He is survived by four brothers, Joe and Tom Head both of Mena, Henry Head of Canton, Texas, and Otho Head of Idabel; several nieces and nephews. 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times Record: MENA - Lillie Mae Lance Borah, 86, of Mena died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Mena. She was a homemaker and the widow of the Rev. Leonard Gordon Borah.Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in the United Pentecostal Church with burial at Mount Gilead Cemetery in Rocky under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.She is survived by two sisters, Ina Lewis of Mena and Gladys Evelyn Lance of Benton; and several nieces and nephews. HEMET, Calif. - Cleo Frances Escott, 88, of Hemet, Calif., formerly of Jamestown, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in Hemet. She was a homemaker and an active member and deaconess at First Baptist Church in Hemet. She was the widow of Herbert Escott.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Miller-Jones Mortuary Chapel of Hemet with burial at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery in San Jacinto, Calif.She is survived by two daughters, Phyllis Nash of Riverside, Calif., and Wilma Vergar of Hemet; one son Richard of Boise, Idaho; one sister, Sylvia Odum of Fort Smith; one brother, Ira Inman of Joplin, Mo.; and three grandchildren. STIGLER - Raymond "Red" Keith, 90, of Stigler died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Stigler. He was the widower of Mary Robinson Keith.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Coleman Cemetery in Porum, Okla., under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler.He is survived by one daughter, Ramona E. Wood of Belen, N.M.; one son, Joe M. Keith of Brooken, Okla.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Viewing will be at the funeral home. HARTMAN - John David Morris, 50, of Hartman died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in his home. He was employed by the North Little Rock Housing Authority and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. today at Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Hartman Cemetery in Hartman under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville.He is survived by his mother, Alma Morris; four sisters, Linda Easter of Pelsor, Mona Townsend of Redfield, June Moore of Tucson, Ariz., and Estel Hook of Tempe, Ariz.; and one brother, Paul Morris of Jacksonville. Pallbearers will be Jay Atkins, Jerry Brockington, Don Breshears, Tim Snipes, David Chumley and Royce Pennington. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - Lucy Nehus, 84, of Westlake Village, Calif., formerly of Charleston, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, in Westlake Village. She was the widow of John Nehus. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Jude's Catholic Church in Westlake Village with burial at Valley Oaks Cemetery in Westlake Village under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary of Westlake Village.She is survived by three daughters, Janette Gould of Claremont, Calif., Mary Ann Maxwell of Australia and Linda Nehus of Calabasas, Calif.; one sister, Hilda Poe of Fort Smith; three brothers, Jerry Adams of Los Angeles, Al Adams of San Diego and Norbert Adams of Charleston; and four grandchildren. CHARLESTON - Paul G. Shelby, 71, of Charleston died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Charleston. He was a retired auto parts salesman, a Navy veteran and a member of VFW Post No. 10443 in Charleston.Graveside service will be 9 a.m. Friday at Nixon Cemetery in Charleston under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston.He is survived by his wife, Billie; two sons, Rick of Fort Smith and Mark of Greenwood; two brothers, Gene of Charleston and Earl of Fort Smith; and four grandchildren, Landon, Melissa, Logan and Kristin Shelby. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. GUNTER, Texas - Bessie Holland, 87, of Gunter died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, in Sherman, Texas. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Demonstration Club.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Roberts Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Booneville with burial at Lick Creek Cemetery in Booneville.She is survived by one daughter, Gloria Ernst of Gunter; one son Dorsey Earl Leffel of Texas; one sister, Bonnie Kontz of Mangum, La.; three grandchildren, Tye Rodgers, Dorsey Gene Leffel and Rodney Earl Leffel; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. BELLA VISTA - Jeanette May Hedrick, 75, of Bella Vista, formerly of Fort Smith, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in Hot Springs. She was a member of Bella Vista Baptist Church and the widow of Floyd A. Hedrick.Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Bella Vista Baptist Church with burial at Decatur Cemetery in Decatur under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory of Bella Vista.She is survived by three daughters, Connie Hedrick Thompson of Hot Springs, Tami Hedrick Carr of Siloam Springs andTeri Hedrick Lowrey of Conway; two sons, Dan and Stan, both of Bella Vista; two sisters, Dorothy Landwehr of Bella Vista and Jewel Carmody of Centerton; one brother, Chuck Glaser of Bella Vista; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ralph Dale Evans, 73, of Van Buren died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a retired brick layer, a Gideon and a member of First Baptist Church of Fort Smith.Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church of Fort Smith with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.He is survived by his wife, Donna; one daughter, Joyce Evans Hodge of Fort Smith; one sister, Betty Dusenbury of Fort Smith; one brother, Jack Evans of Fort Smith; and three grandchildren. Lloyd Thomas Hatfield, 84, of Van Buren died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in a Little Rock hospital. He was retired from the Army and was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He was member of the Alma Masonic Lodge No. 735 and a Baptist.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel of Van Buren with burial with full military honors at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren.He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Paula Pigg of Mulberry and Barbara Hatfield of Dallas; two sons, James Hatfield of Alma and Damon Ray Hatfield of Van Buren; three sisters, Larua Mae Francis of Denton, Texas, Fern Robinson of Texarkana, Texas, and Buton Sikes of Grand Prairie, Texas; three brothers, Chester and J.L. Hatfield, both of Canton, Texas, and Bob Hatfield of Myrtle Springs, Texas; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. MULDROW - Drayton Merial Smith, 71, of Muldrow died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a butcher for Rice Food Market and a Korean War veteran. He was a member of Eastwood Masonic Lodge of Houston and a Methodist.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Agent Funeral Home Chapel of Muldrow with burial at Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow.He is survived by his wife, Audrey; three daughters, Deborah Cortez and Christine Gonzalez, both of Muldrow, and Diana Crowson of LaPort, Texas; one son, Eddie Smith of the home; one sister, Betty Voigt of Houston; two brothers, Jim Smith of Baytown, Texas, and Jack Smith of Dayton, Texas; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. . Herbert E. Grizzle Sr., 54, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Little Rock. He was a disabled Army veteran, a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and of Evangel Temple Assembly of God. He was the widower of Sharron Grizzle.Funeral will be 9 a.m. Friday in Evangel Temple Assembly of God in Fort Smith with burial at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.He is survived by one daughter, Kay Franks of Fort Smith; one son Herby Grizzle Jr. of Pocola; his mother, Pauline Grizzle of Fort Smith; one sister, Betty Brodie of Bentonville; three brothers, Parks of Greenbrier, Perry of Nevada, Mo., and Jim of Fort Smith; and two grandchildren, Domineec and Justin Franks. SALLISAW - Lance Bladen, 67, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in Sallisaw. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Mallory Funeral Home Chapel of Sallisaw with burial at Sallisaw City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Teresa A. Bladen of Palm Beach, Fla., and Sheri L. Bladen-Rutledge of Sallisaw; three sons, Ronald L. Bladen of Fort Gibson, Okla., William T. Bladen of New Windsor, Md., and Douglas S. Bladen of Broken Arrow, Okla.; two brothers, Calvin and Franklin, both of Maryland; and seven 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

News (Obituaries) (Sorry list, this had no hometown and I don't subscribe to a general AR list, but maybe someone else does? Donna IttyBkShp@aol.com) Catherine Funk WOODLAND - A graveside service Catherine F. Funk, 80, of Woodland, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in Willows Cemetery in Willows. She died on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Reno, Nev. Mrs. Funk was born in Arkansas on Jan. 4, 1920, to Joe and Nola Turner. She lived in Woodland for the past two years, and was a longtime resident of Willows. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed her family. Her husband, Martin Funk, died on June 6, 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Jo Page of Wise River, Mont., and Bonnie L. Sher of Santa Monica; and six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, at F. D. Sweet and Son Mortuary in Willows, which is handling the arrangements. This is from the Chico Enterprise Record. www.chicoer.com Chico, CA

The following obits appeared in the SW Times Record today: MCCURTAIN - Clorene Apple, 79, of McCurtain died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was the widow of James Elisha Apple Jr.Funeral will be 10 a.m. today at McCurtain First Baptist Church with burial at Miners Cemetery in McCurtain under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler.She is survived by four daughters, Martha Stone, Jo Ann Darrow, Carolyn Sue Sides and Laverta Mae Harris; three sons, James Apple III, Freddie Apple and Jackie Apple; two sisters, Pauline Oliver and Ruby Crow; two brothers, Lloyd Mike Snow and Troy Snow; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Lula Mae Wilkerson, 67, of Van Buren died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and the widow of Mack Wilkerson.The body was cremated. Interment will be at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.She is survived by two daughters, Maxine Wilkerson of Tulsa and JoAnn Moore of Washington; two sons, Randy and Michael Wilkerson, both of Van Buren; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Rosena Roper, 68, of Van Buren died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was a retired bookkeeper-secretary for McCord Grocery and a member of Van Buren First Baptist Church. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam.She is survived by one daughter, Karen Richmond of Tamaha, Okla.; three grandchildren, Colt Richmond, Shannon Scott and Tami Scott; and one great-grandchild, Jackson Scott. MENA - Joseph Marvel Bullock-Bohlman, 47, of Mena died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, in a Mena hospital. He was a carpenter, a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church and of the Optimist. Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in the Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial at Concord Cemetery in Ink Community under the direction of Hall Funeral Service in Mena.He is survived by his wife, Gladys; two stepdaughters, Carla Newbolt and DeAnne Allen, both of Mena; his mother, Rosemary Bullock of Fort Smith; four sisters, Lorna Deramus of Mena, Deborah Roza of Fort Smith, Rosemary Hunter of Rogers and Patricia Parker of Van Buren; five brothers, Shelton Bohlman, Kent Bullock and Donald Bohlman, all of Mena, Fred Bohlman of Van Buren and Roy Joe Bradley Jr. of Fort Smith; and six grandchildren. MULBERRY - James "Bill" Bell, 90, of Mulberry died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a retired construction worker with Forsgren Construction Co., a member of the Arkansas Trappers Association and the National Trappers Association and attended the Pentecostal Church. He was the widower of Flora Mae Bell.Funeral will be 10 a.m. today in Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Alma with burial at Morse Cemetery east of Alma.He is survived by one half-sister, Ellen Williams of Phoenix; four brothers-in-law, S.M. Bright of Mulberry, Pete Bright of Oletha, Kan., Cecil Bright of Van Buren and Chris Bright of Mulberry; and one niece, Creddy Dover of Cedar Heights, Calif. CLARKSVILLE - Gladys Thomson Patterson, 92, of Clarksville died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was born Oct. 12, 1907, in Charleston. She was the widow of Edward Hall Patterson Sr. She was a member and past elder of Clarksville First Presbyterian Church, a charter member of Chapter Q.P.E.O. Sisterhood, and a member of Daughters of American Revolution. She taught school at Mansfield.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville.She is survived by three sons, Edward H. Patterson Jr. of Germantown, Tenn., George Patterson of Knoxville, Tenn., and John Samuel Patterson of Clarksville; three sisters, Ada Asher, Naomi Ramos and Jean Laws, all of Fort Smith; one brother, Sam Thomson of Charleston; and four grandchildren. Nova Lee Martin, 92, of Fort Smith died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in a local nursing home. She was a retired federal employee and a member of First Baptist Church. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Mount View Cemetery in Hackett.She is survived by one daughter, Jennie Lee Johnson of Rockford, Ill.; and one son Lawrence O. Godwin Jr. of Fort Smith; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. WALDRON - Jonathan Paul Goddard, 43, of Waldron died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Waldron. He was a member of the Sanger Pentecostal Church of God. Memorial service will be at a later date under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. He is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Kitt of Visailia, Calif.; one son, Jason Goddard of Avenal, Calif.; his mother Cleta Goddard of Waldron; four sisters, Barbara Hulsey of Waldron, Kerry Payne of Merced, Calif., Donna Ono of Mililani, Hawaii, and Patricia Goddard of Waikiki, Hawaii; two brothers, Joel Goddard of Waldron and David Goddard of Abbott; and two grandchildren, Matthew and Jerry Kitt. HICKMAN, KY. - Lisa Marie Myers, 36, of Hickman, Ky., died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Union City, Tenn. She was a homemaker and a member of Assembly of God. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Dees of Van Buren and Amber Jahay of Sallisaw; her mother, Bonnie Reed of Tulsa; her father, Robert Myers of Oregon; three sisters, Victoria Torbett of Sallisaw, Connie Harvey of Florida and Elizabeth Garcia of Muskogee, Okla.; and one brother, Robert Keeton of Louisiana. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mary E. Holland, 84, of Fort Smith, formerly of Abbott, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, in a Fort Smith nursing home. She was a homemaker, a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Fort Smith and the Ridgerunners Music Group. She was the widow of John Holland.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery.She is survived by two sisters, Opal Best of Wilmington, Calif., and Rebecca McIness of Fort Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times Record today: CLARKSVILLE - Florence E. Massey, 58, of Clarksville died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, in Van Buren. She was a homemaker and attended Jamestown Assembly of God Church. She was the widow of Jimmy Ray Massey.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jamestown Assembly of God Church with burial at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Roller Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville.She is survived by five daughters, Bonnie Johnson and Tamsey Parker, both of Hartman, Jimmie Dayton of Decatur and Sandra Massey and Ronda Massey, both of Clarksville; two sons, James and John Massey, both of Clarksville; her mother, Elizabeth Chavers Mefford of Lamar; five sisters, Donna Mefford and Jackie Pelts, both of Lamar, Imogene King of Ozone and Dimple Carston and Louise Culley, both of Clarksville; two brothers, Jimmy Greenhall of Lamar and Doyle Mefford of Clarksville; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. VIAN - Violet Woods, 59, of Vian died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in her home. The widow of Leon Everett Woods, she was a homemaker and member of Free Will Baptist Church.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. today at Vaught Cemetery, north of Webber Falls, Okla., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore.She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Christine Woods, Nancy Louise Patterson and Lauren Virginia McElhaney, all of Vian; three sons, Everett Gene Woods, Leonard Dale Woods and David William Patterson, all of Vian; one sister, Imalee Glover of Hoffman, Okla.; one brother, Troy Reynolds of Vian; and one granddaughter, Katrina Darci Woods of Vian. MULDROW - Molly Ruth Brotherton, 81, of Muldrow died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Vian. A graduate of Muldrow High School, she was a homemaker and attended First United Methodist Church.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She is survived by one sister, Mildred Holder of Lubbock, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. PARIS - Virginia Nell Cravens, 53, of Paris died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Clarksville. She was a librarian for Paris Elementary School.Funeral will be 4 p.m. Wednesday in Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with burial at McKendree Cemetery in Subiaco.She is survived by her mother, Eula Mae Cravens of Paris; three sisters, Nenah Jean Fulmer, Amy Ruth Inman and Susan Walton Houser, all of Scranton; and several nieces and nephews. BOONEVILLE - Margaret Ann Griffey Butler, 76, of Booneville died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Booneville. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Booneville Chamber of Commerce. She was a real estate agent and the widow of Elbert Donald Butler.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Booneville with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville.She is survived by two daughters, Donna Anne Butler Page of Maumelle and Linda Margaret Butler of Little Rock, and one grandson, Grant Butler Page. Mary Lou Moore Been, 90, of Fort Smith died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a retired office manager for the Fort Smith Paper Company after 52 years of service. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and of the Immaculate Conception Auxiliary.Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. today in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith.She is survived by two daughters, Monte Lou Moellers of Tulsa and Mary Dianne Martin of Claremore, Okla.; two stepsons, Buren Been of Greenwood and Nelson Been of Alabama; one sister, Aenid M. Womble of Fort Smith; one brother, Mont B. Sims of San Leandro, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. POCOLA - Elizabeth Anne Morrison, 58, of Pocola died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in a local hospital. She was a factory worker at Whirlpool Corp. in Fort Smith.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau.She is survived by two sons, Michael W. Graham of Poteau, and Scott A. Graham of Pocola; her mother, Helen Morrison of Midland; two sisters, Linda Cameron of Midland, and Pam Jansen of Little Rock; four brothers, John Morrison of Lavaca, Ronnie and Barry Morrison, both of Midland, and Ricky Morrison of Mansfield; and five grandchildren, Amber, Christina, Sarah, Tina and Joshua Graham. OZARK - L.D. Elder, 72, of Ozark died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, in his home. He was retired from National Forest Service after 33 years of service.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel of Ozark with burial at Gar Creek Cemetery in Ozark.He is survived by his wife, Mary Lucille (Brown) Elder; one daughter, Hilda Daugherty of Van Buren; two sons, Lionel and Luther Elder II, both of Barnes Community in Ozark; one sister, Hazel Kreipke of Clarksville; four brothers, Eugene and Frank, both of Ozark, Bobby of Washington state, and Charley of Magazine; and three grandchildren, Hallie, Melinda and Aaron Elder, all of Barnes Community. Jean F. Williams, 74, of Fort Smith died Monday, Aug. 21, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a sales agent for Sagely & Edwards Real Estate, a member of First United Methodist Church and the Gleaners Sunday School class. She was the widow of Oscar H. Williams Jr.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith.She is survived by one brother, Virgil L. Foster Jr. of Springhill, Fla., and two nieces, Sasha and Ashley Foster, both of Colorado. Robert E. Vannoy, 74, of Fort Smith died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a technician for Boeing Aircraft and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Lutheran Church of Fort Smith and a member of the American Legion.Funeral will be 11 a.m. today in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith.He is survived by his wife, Ann; four daughters, Mary Wenke of Wichita, Kan., Barbara Rotramel of Belle Plane, Kan., Terry Franz of Manhattan, Kan., and Carol Franz-Del Valle of Anchorage, Alaska; two sons, Robert J. Vannoy of Wichita and Ken Franz of Boise, Idaho; three sisters, Elenor Lively of Blackwell, Okla., Hazel Swingle of Miami, Okla., and June Copeland of Phoenix, Ariz.; three brothers, Richard of Carlsbad, N.M., LeRoy of Palm Desert, Calif., and Marvin of Sumter, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. McCURTAIN, Okla. - Danny Durham, 30, of McCurtain died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in McCurtain.Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Luce Cemetery in Keota under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler.He is survived by his parents, Tom and Wanda Christy of McCurtain; two sisters, Bonnie Juanita Mouse of Tahlequah, Okla., and Misty Michelle Hare of Harlingen, Texas; three brothers, Michael Joseph Durham, Thomas L. Christy Jr., and Stephen Mark Christy, all of McCurtain. KEOTA, Okla. - Arlie "Dupey" Kinsey, 64, of Keota died Sunday, Aug., 20, 2000, in Keota. He was the widower of Kay Ellen Kinsey.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Stigler Church of Christ with burial at Keota Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler.He is survived by seven daughters, Karen Kay Pennington of Keota, Sharon Sue Motowski, Debrah Ann Kinsey and Elizabeth Jane Moore, all of Stillwater, Okla., Jo Ellen Kinsey and Jana Lee McCracken, both of McAlester, Okla., and Barbara Gail Young of Claremore, Okla.; two sons, Donald Wayne Kinsey of Troy, Ohio, and James Dexter Kinsey of Stillwater; his parents, Dexter and Lorene Kinsey of Keota; two sisters, Sue Doss of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Linda Stubblefield of Stigler; one brother, Donald Kinsey of Keota; and 11 grandchildren. Leaman "L.R." Mendenhall, 85, of Fort Smith died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in a local nursing home. He was a Baptist and an Army veteran of World War II. A 32nd Degree Mason and member of Belle Point Masonic Lodge 20, he was a member of Scottish Rite and a life member of the DAV, Fort Smith, Arkansas Chapter No. 1.Funeral and Masonic service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith He is survived by four sons, Hildred and John, both of Fort Smith, Charles of Bonanza, and Don of Van Buren; five sisters, Thelma Cerniglia, Lucille Mendenhall and Eunice Whitson, all of Fort Smith, Lela Craig of Branch and Cathy Jeffrey of Arkoma; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ALMA - Kolton Roger Llemit, infant son of Darla and Roger Llemit of Alma, died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, in a local hospital.Funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Rogelio and Bisitacion Llemit of Houston and Robert and Karen Fagan of Alma; one sister, Kelsey Renee Llemit of Alma; and one brother, Kyler Austin Llemit of Alma. 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

In 1900, James W. Davis and his family is living in the Marion Township of Sebastian Co. Ark. John T. Davis and his family are found in Hartford Township. Samuel P. Davis and his family are living in Rogers township of Sebastian Co. The 1900 census tells us that the Father of these men was born in Kentucky, and the Mother in Arkansas. I think their Father was Squire Davis found in 1880 in Pope County Ark. Is anyone working on these families? Wamda

As per your request: Minnie Jones WALDRON - Minnie Marie Jones, 102, of Waldron died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, in a Waldron nursing home. She was a homemaker, a member of the Home Demonstration Club, Waldron First Baptist Church and was a former Sunday school teacher. She was the widow of Henry Jones. Funeral will be 3 p.m. Monday at Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Booth under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Edyth Jones of Waldron; two granddaughters, Anna Jean Sims and Clydene Hughes, both of Waldron; three grandsons, Carl DeWitt of Alma, Darrell DeWitt of Booneville and Scotty Jones of Fort Smith; 14 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Viewing will be 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

The following obits appeared in the SWTIMES today: OZARK - Grace Lee (Peg) Burrow, 101, of Ozark died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in an Ozark Nursing Home. She was a registered nurse and a member of both the Ozark Presbyterian Church and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was instrumental in the start up of Turner Hospital in Ozark and the widow of Isham Burrow, former publisher of the Spectator newspaper.Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Highland Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Ann Wewer of Gainesville, Ga., Bob Burrow of Dahlonega, Ga., and John Burrow of Fayetteville. MOUNTAINBURG - Billy Lambert, 54, of Mountainburg died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a Baptist and the widower of Linda Sue Lambert. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. today in Lewis Funeral Chapel with burial at Conley Cemetery in MountainburgHe is survived by one daughter, Linda Faye Lambert of Van Buren; one son, Jeffrey Faye Lambert of Van Buren; his mother, Betty Stout of Mountainburg; three sisters, Lequita Becker of Mountainburg, Melva Torix of Muskogee, Okla., and Sharrion Barnes of Alma; two brothers, Ronald and Donald Stout, both of Mountainburg; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Billy Sims, Steve Linder, Jay Dollar, Toney Warren, Jerry Stout and Russell Becker. BLACK SPRINGS - Winnie Bobo, 92, of Black Springs died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. She was a retired postmaster at Black Springs, owner of Bobo Grocery in Black Springs, a substitute teacher at Caddo Valley Academy and a lifelong member of Mount Gillead Baptist Church in Black Springs. She was the widow of Oscar Bobo. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. today in Mount Gillead Baptist Church with burial at Mount GilleadCemetery under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.She is survived by two daughters, Irene B. Hayes and Ilene B. Sugeon, both of Black Springs; two sisters, Edna McBrayer and Joy Pearson, both of Longview, Wash.; three grandchildren, Tim Spurgeon of Black Springs, Buckston T. Plyland of St. Louis and Pamela S. Marshall of Louisville, Ken.; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Denver and Dallas Bobo, Randy Meeks, Roger Harbour, Jimmy Cogburn and David Lybrand. MULBERRY - Beverly E. Daniel, 52, of Mulberry died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in her home. She was a member of Vine Prairie Baptist Church and a resident of Mulberry for 32 years. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Vine Prairie Baptist Church in Mulberry with burial at New Cemetery in Mulberry under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma.She is survived by her husband, Michael; two daughters, Teresa Cowan of Springdale and Susan Jarvis of Van Buren; her mother, Georgia Harness of Orland, Claif.; four sisters, Joyce McMath of Mulberry, Renee Moore of Klamath Falls, Ore., Pat Westbrook of Orland, Calif., and Karma Ferguson of Dixon, Calif.; one brother, Ron Westbrook of Orland, Calif.; and three grandchildren, Robin, Miranda and Scotty Cowan, all of Springdale. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Shipley, C.G. Turner, Charles Wiley, Mike Cristee, DeWayne Scowden and David Bramlett. Dennis Andrew Eugene Hare, infant son of Dennis and Ruthie Hare of Fort Smith, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in Arkansas Children's Hospital. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Dennis and Nancy Pruett of California; and his maternal grandparents, Andrew and Gloria Bodirsky of Fort Smith. Robert E. Vannoy, 74, of Fort Smith died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was a technician for Boeing Aircraft and a veteran of the Navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of First Lutheran Church of Fort Smith and a member of the American Legion.Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith.He is survived by his wife, Ann; four daughters, Mary Wenke of Wichita, Kan., Barbara Rotramel of Belle Plane, Kan., Terry Franz of Manhattan, Kan., and Carol Franz-Del Valle of Anchorage, Alaska; two sons, Robert J. Vannoy of Wichita, Kan., and Ken Franz of Boise, Idaho; three sisters, Elenor Lively of Blackwell, Okla., Hazel Swingle of Miami, Okla., and June Copeland of Phoenix, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mamie L. Wright, 88, of Fort Smith died saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church.Funeral will be 9 a.m. Tuesday in Edwards Funeral Chapel with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith.She is survived by two daughters, Mildred Burton of Collierville, Tenn., and Paula Beasley of Gulf Port, Miss.; two sons, Charles and Ron Dee Wright, both of Fort Smith; one sister, Dorothy Walker of Del City, Okla.; 10 grandchildren, Scott, Alan and Jamie Wright, Allison and Charles Beasley, Leigh Ann Barker, Reia Klug, Carla Drummond, Theresa Burton and Rhonda Carty; and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Scott, Alan and Jamie Wright, Charles Beasley and John and Nick Barker. CHARLESTON - Eva Lucille Allen Gibson, 86, of Charleston died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in Fort Smith. She was a member of Charleston First United Methodist Church, the Methodist Women Unit One, Charleston Garden Club and Book Club, the Franklin County Extension Club, the Area Agency on Aging and the Charleston Senior Citizens Center. She was the widow of Andy Gibson.Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston.She is survived by one son, Donald Allen Gibson of Wichita Falls, Texas; three sisters, Mary Parks of Tulsa, Rozie Cox Gibson of Charleston and Ruth Welch of Tulelake, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. . John Lairamore, 79, of Fort Smith died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, in Fort Smith. He was owner/operator of Lairamore Broom Company, a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Trinity Baptist Church.Funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Edwards Funeral Chapel with burial at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith.He is survived by his wife, Doris; one daughter, Nancy Glenn of Fort Smith; one son, Carroll of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Ben of Fort Smith and Neal of Indiana; seven grandchildren; and five 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

Melodee, as per your request: Edna Hall SPRINGDALE - Edna M. Sanders Hall, 89, of Springdale died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, in a Fayetteville hospital. She was a homemaker, a Baptist and a retired hospital employee. She was the widow of Cladie Sanders and Jim Hall. Funeral will be 2 p.m. today in Roller Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville with burial at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Clarksville. She is survived by three daughters, Vera Taylor and Myrtle Taylor, both of Springdale, and Faye Gipson Cowell of Clarksville; two half-brothers, Amos Watson of New Mexico and Johnny Watson of Hagarville; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Lonnie, Mike, Nick, and Lance Taylor, Mike Mee and Bill Harris. Smith, Craig Rose of Mansfield, Texas, Richard Hayes II of Porsmouth, N.H., and Lori Hayes of Hamilton. Memorial contributions may be made to Goddard United Methodist Church, 1922 Dodson, Fort Smith, AR 72901, or the Methodist Nursing Home, 1915 S. 74th St., Fort Smith, AR 72903. 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times Record: SATTERFIELD, DONNA, 80 of Alma died Friday, August 28, 2000 in a local nursing home. CATLETT, ELIZABETH ANN 'BETTY', 40 of Waldron died Friday, August 18, 2000 in her home. DODD, JESSE E., 58 of Enkenback-Alsenborn, Germany died Tuesday, August 14, 2000 in University Hospital in Homburg, Germany. RICE, BILLIE JO, 63 of Fort Smith died Tuesday, August 15, 2000 in a local hospital. VALENTINE, BRENDA, J. 60 of Fort Smith died Friday, August 18, 2000 in a local hospital. HOOD, MARY ETHEL, 92 of Jenny Lind died Friday, August 18, 2000 in a Fort Smith nursing home. KOZERKA, EDWARD 'ED' CHARLES, 79 of Cameron died Friday, August 28, 1000 at a local hospital. HORTON, KEVA DARLENE, 65 of Bokoshe died Saturday, August 19, 2000 in her residence. HAMES, LOUIE WILLIAM, 79 of Fort Smith died Friday, August 18 2000 in Fort Smith. McCAULEY, GLADYS M. 67 of Stigler died Friday, August 18, 2000 at a local hospital. HARGER, MILDRED C. (O'NEAL), 84 of Coal Hill died Friday, August 18, 2000 in an Ozark hospital. 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

The following obits appeared in the SW Times Record today: CHITWOOD, JOSEPH HENLEY, 'J.H.', 92 of Shady Point died Friday, August 18, 2000 in his home. He was an oil field worker. HUFFMAN, MARY, 89 of Van Buren died Thursday, August 17, 2000 in a local hospital. She was the widow of Elias R. Huffman. CRANE, AGNES SNELL HAYES, 92 of Fort smith died Tuesday, August 15, 2000 in a local nursing home. She was a music educator. JONES, MINNIE MARIE, 102 of Waldron died Friday, August 18, 2000 in a Waldron nursing home. LOYD, MILDRED I., 81 of Russellville died Wednesday, August 16, 2000 in a Russellville hospital. HALL, EDNA M. SANDERS, 89 of Springdale died Thursday, August 17, 2000 in a Fayetteville hospital. CARLSON, WILMA WYONA BRAKEBILL, 66 of Fort Smith died Thursday, August 17, 2000 in a local hospital. SARTAIN, JAMES W., 72 of Mena died Thursday, August 17, 2000 in his home.. PITTS, MARY LORENE, 82 of Whitefield died Thursday, August 17, 2000 in Muskogee, OK. Please email if you need further details. 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

Gini, afraid not. Would be wonderful if it was with the abundance of information they have on genealogy. Maybe someday. 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, TAYLOR, GOODNIGHT, RICKARD, FRANCISCO. ============================================= Volunteer for Rootsweb, Sebastian Obituaries, Obituary Daily Times. ================================================== http://www.geocities.com/angelears1/ ================================================== =============================================

Can someone tell me how many cemeteries are in Greenwood, AR. and if any of them are on line. I'm looking for a Isabella C. Garrison B: about 1824 S.C. and was still alive on the 1880 Sabastine Census.in the Sugarloaf TWP. Children in the same area in Sugarloaf were: James Baxter Garrison: about 1845 GA William F. Garrison about 1848 GA Lucias V. Garrison " 1851 GA Andrew Garrison Luvena (Jenny ) Garrison Hampton. I believe that Isabella and Luevena (Jenny )would be buried in the same cemetery. Grandchildren from Isabella C. Garrison and husband James Franklin Garrison that I know of would be: Hershal, Amma, Owen, Gertrude, I have pictures of all these children, taken circa late 1890's or early 1900. Three were printed with a post card backing, and another had Hartford printed on it. Brenda Andrews

Hello List, AOL freaked out on me the other day and I lost all my mail, favorites, and address book. I had a backup stored in my documents and everything was restored for all the other screen names, but not for my screen name. So I am asking that if we have contacted eachother, could you send me you email address again so I can add it to my book again? I don't have copies of any emails that we may have exchanged as well. Sincerely, Donna Patterson IttyBkShp@aol.com <A HREF="http://patterson.family.homepage.com">http://patterson.family.homepag e.com</A> BRIDGES, BRIDGERS, TOON, MULLINS (FEW OF THEM SO FAR) AND OTHERS.