Arnold, Asa & Pitts


Willie Arnold Smith (married W. O. Cluck, John Lewis Asa and Ed Smith) and her daughter Nellie M. Asa Pitts. Willie was the daughter of James A. Arnold and Calidonia (Callie) McLeskey.  The Arnolds and the McLeskey's were long time residents of Clay County, AR.  Willie was the sister of James Louis Arnold of Piggott, Birdie Arnold Shasteen of California, and Marvin Arnold of California.  Nellie married Obie Pitts in Piggott, AR in 1932.  They lived in nearby Kennett, Dunklin County, MO much of their married life.  Willie is buried in the Piggott Cemetery, Obie and Nellie is buried in the Gregory Cemetery in Kennett, MO.

Submitted by Dona S. Bradley