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GADBERRY CARROLL EUGENE SR. 6 15 1932 9 23 2000 HUGHES NATIVE USARMY/USAF-KOREA
Mr. Carroll Eugene Gadberry, Sr., age 68, of Lake Havasu City Ariz., died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at his home. Mr. Gadberry was born June 15, 1932, in Forrest City to Emmitt and Lucille Gadberry. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served in the U.S. Army for 14 years, and the U.S. Air Force for four years. Mr. Gadberry was a retired U.S. Postal employee. He was a Baptist, a Mason, and a member of the VFW. Mr. Gadberry is survived by two sons; Carroll Gadberry Jr., of Forrest City, Allen Gadberry of Griffith, Ind.; three daughters; Kristy Kiser of Logan, Ohio, Pam Cencion, of Wheatfield Ind., Anita Sills of Val Poraiso, Ind., one brother; Ralph Gadberry, of Forrest City; a sister, Carrie Reyer, of Forrest City; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death in 1992 by a grandson, Nicholas Cencion and in 1999 by a brother Thomas Gadberry. MEMORIALs for Mr. Gadberry will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at 2 p.m. in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
GADBERRY LUCY MRS. 11 5 1881 10 6 1908 HUGHES
IN MEMORIAM=The Angel of Death has visited another home and plucked one of its sweetest flowers, when it called home Mrs.Lucy Gadberry, who was born Nov.5,1881, and was married to J.T.Gadberry May 6,1899, and professed religion and joined the Baptist church Aug.18,1907, her membership being held at Colt. She lived happily until Oct.6,1908, when God saw fit to call her home. She leaves a husband and three children, father and mother, three brothers and a sister to mourn her loss. 11-6-1908
GADBERRY RALPH FRANKLIN 2 2 1926 4 14 2007 FPARK NATIVE USARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Mr. Ralph Franklin Gadberry, age 81, of Forrest City, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Gadberry was born Feb. 2, 1926, in Forrest City, the son of Emmit Gadberry and Lucille Shands Gadberry. He was a retired butcher and was currently employed with Express Cleaners. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard and an active member of First Baptist Church in Forrest City where he served as an usher for more than 50 years. Mr. Gadberry married Virginia Black Gadberry in 1947 and she survives him along with two daughters, Linda Miller of Pine Tree and Ann Harbin of Forrest City; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Gadberry, Alfred Gadberry and Carrol Gadberry. Visitation for Mr. Gadberry will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Forrest City with Bro. Alan Smith and Andy Price officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church.Published: 2007-04-16
GAINES E. R. REV. 9 10 1905 4 19 2001 WALNUT GROVE
Rev. E.R. Gaines, died Thursday, April 19, 2001. Rev. Gaines helped organize the Colored Lee County Ministerial Alliance, the Greater P.L.M. & D. District Association of churches. He also pastored several churches in the Lee and Phillips County area. Funeral services for Rev. Gaines will be Saturday, April 28, 2001, at 1 p.m., at the Walnut Grove M.B. Church in Marianna under the direction of Hightower and Sons Funeral Home in Marianna. \
GAINES GERALDINE MARGARET MRS. GLENN 7 21 1919 2 8 2005 PRIVATE
Mrs. Geraldine Margaret Glenn Gaines, of Searcy and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005.For information regarding visitation and funeral arrangements please call Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
GALLEGOS RICHARD 3 9 1985 10 20 2008 GALATIA
Richard Gallegos Published: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 CALICO ROCK - Richard James Gallegos, 23, of Calico Rock died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, in Calico Rock.Born March 9, 1985, in Calico Rock, he was the son of Richard and Jane Whiteaker Gallegos. He was a 2004 graduate of Calico Rock High School. He was a member of the Calico Rock Future Farmers of America Alumni Cattle Showing Team. He was employed at Baxter Healthcare in Mountain Home.Survivors include his parents of Calico Rock; a brother, Phillip Anthony Gallegos of Calico Rock; his grandparents, E.C. and Nettie Whiteaker and Margie Ann Wauqua Hutchinson, all of Calico Rock; four uncles, Ronnie Whiteaker of Calico Rock, Jose Rafel Vazquez of Midway, Hector Lewis Vazquez of Jordan and Robert Gallegos of Fayetteville; and 12 cousins, Mike Whiteaker, Judy Whiteaker, Robert Parker, Levi Parker, Heather Parker, Samuel Jennings, Jose Luis Gallegos, Emma Whiteaker, Autumn Whiteaker, Brandon Vazquez, Amanda Vazquez and Cory Vazquez.He was preceded in death by an aunt, Nina Aylene Gallegos.The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calico Rock Funeral Chapel with Donnie Speak and Leon Morehead officiating. Burial will be in Galatia Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home of Calico Rock.Pallbearers will be Kyle Miller, Acy Beebe, Brian Sanders, Jeffery Watts, Matt Sanders, Jeremy Powell, Travis Southard, Casey Sanders, Cody Cartwright and Craig Estes.Honorary pallbearers are Tim Cunningham, Mark Greene, members of the senior class of 2004 and members of the Calico Rock FFA Show Team.
GALLEGOS TIMOTHY ARNOLD 5 1 1969 7 28 2005 MEMORIAL
Mr. Timothy Arnold Gallegos, age 35, of Lakeland, Fla., died Thursday, July 28, 2005, in Folkston, Ga.Mr. Gallegos was born May 1, 1969, in Waukegan, Ill. He was a former resident of Georgia and Florida, and was a truck driver.Mr. Gallegos is survived by three sons, Shawn Laycox, John Gallegos and Nicholas Gallegos; both his parents, Wanda Parsygnot and Lawrence Parsygnot of Forrest City; a brother Roy Gallegos Jr.; two sisters, Kerry Kirkland and Valerie Pulley; and his grandparents, T.M. Jones and Carnell Jones.Visitation for Mr. Gallegos will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005, at 6 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. A MEMORIAL will follow visitation at 6:30 p.m.
GALLIE ALFRED UNK 11 19 1911 UNKNOWN
DEATH=MAN KILLED BY MOB=Mr.Alfred Gallie (Gulley?) shot to death Sunday night, Nov.19,1911.Coroner Todd returned Tuesday night from the Jim New place at the head of Old River, where he had investigated the murder of Mr.Gallie. Gallie had been accused of abusing his wife and children, Four men, Will Jackson, Rob Lindsey, Thomas Smith, and George Glenn and the wife, Mrs.Josephine Gallie were held in jail that night. 11-24-1911
GALLOWAY JEWELL EARLINE MRS. ALBRIGHT 8 24 1911 1 7 1994 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
January 7, 1994 - Jewell Earline GALLOWAY, 82, died January 7, 1994 in Forrest City, Arkansas. She is survived by her daughter, Francille Galloway of Marianna and two brothers, Ralph Albright of San Diego and Charles Albright of Heber Springs. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 8, at Marianna Memorial Park with Rev. Allen Greer as the officiating minister. Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home handled the arrangement. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 1, 2005)
GAMBILL ANN MARIE MS. 2 4 1964 10 26 2001 THORN CEMETERY
Ms. Ann Marie Gambill, age 37, of Greenbrier, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001.She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church at Bee Branch. She is survived by her parents, Rev. Gene and Arlyn Gambill, two sisters, Donna Clark of Mabelvale and Carol Haynes of Jonesboro, and a brother, Michael Gambill of Greenbrier.The funeral was held Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001 at Bishop-Griffin Funeral Home in Greenbrier, with Rev. Jurl Mitchell and Rev. Gaylon King officiating. Burial followed at Thorn Cemetery in Greenbrier
GANN L. HUBERT 7 11 1943 4 29 2004 HUGHES
Mr. L. Hubert Gann, age 60, of Wynne, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at Crossridge Hospital in Wynne.Mr. Gann was born July 11, 1943, in Harrisburg, the son of Bill Gann and Lou Pendell Gann. He worked at Halstead for 23 years and was a member of the Wynne Church of God.Mr. Gann married Brenda Robbins in 1973, and she survives him along with two daughters, Tonnie Gann Ponder of Colt and Terrie Gann of Wynne; a sister, Charlene Christoff of Texas and two brothers Billy Gann and Bob Gann both of Harrisburg.Visitation for Mr. Gann will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home on Monday, May 3, 2004, at 11 a.m. with burial following in Hughes Cemetery.\\
GANN PAUL ANTHONY 8 11 1957 3 4 2004 FPARK
Mr. Paul Gann, age 46, of Widener, died Thursday, March 4, 2004, at his home.Mr. Gann was born Aug. 11, 1957, the son of A.B. Gann and Geneva Davis Gann. He was a dock worker and a Baptist.Mr. Gann is survived by his mother of the home; a son, Timothy Guy Hunter Gann of Wynne; four sisters, Michelle Cummings of Colt, Martha Williams of Marion, Becky Shinkaruk of Wynne and Mary Cobb of California and several other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mr. Gann will be held on Friday, March 5, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2004, at 10 a.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery. IMAGE 6067
GARDNER LEILANI MICHELLE MISS 7 30 1969 6 9 2007 MEMORIAL FCHS-1987
Leilani Michelle Gardner MEMPHIS -- Leilani Michelle Gardner of Memphis died on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tenn. She was born July 30, 1969, to Leonard and Conus Gardner in West Memphis. She was a graduate of Forrest City High School and an employee training coordinator at Cracker Barrel in Memphis. She attended Church at Salvation Army, Winchester Corps. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Homer and Gracie Baltzell and Leonard and Lorene Barber, all of Jonesboro. She is survived by her parents, Leonard and Conus Gardner of Memphis; a daughter, Heather Lynn Bryant of Memphis; two brothers, Leonard Edward Gardner of Marienville, Pa., and Charles Leon Gardner of Bartlett, Tenn.; and one sister, Rebecca Lance of Columbus, Ohio. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with Major John Tolan officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Active pallbearers will include Chassidy Gardner, Crystal Gardner, Christina Gardner, Katherine Gardner, Alexandria Lance and Larissa Lance. Honorary pallbearers will include Kelsey Lance and Louis Lance. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 this evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or March of Dimes.
GARDNER LEROY 4 26 1927 7 17 2005 GOODWIN NATIVE
Mr. Leroy Gardner, age 78, of Palestine, died Sunday, July 17, 2005, at his home.Mr. Gardner was born April 26, 1927, in Goodwin and was a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Climiteen Gardner.Funeral services for Mr. Gardner will be held Saturday, July 23, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. at the Salem M.B. Church in Forrest City. Burial will follow in Goodwin Memorial Cemetery. Peoples Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GARDNER LOUISE MRS. 1943 11 2 2000 GOODWIN
Louise Gardner, 57, died Monday, November 2,2000 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She was a resident of St. Francis County and a member of Pilgrim Rest M.B. Church in Forrest City. She is survived by two daughters, Doris McKinney of Forrest City and Gwendolyn Richards of Texarkana, AR; two sons, David Gardner and Johnny Gardner, both of Forrest City; four sisters, Elizabeth Tyler, Dorothy White, Ida Lane and Johnnie Ivory; two brothers, James Rountree and John Dillard; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 8, at 12 noon at Pilgrim M.B. Church in Forrest City with Rev. Lee Hamilton officiating. Burial followed at PARADISE GARDENS in Edmondson, AR. Pallbearers were Michael Sykes, Pat Mitchell, Larry Landons, Jr., Barry Dean, Darrell Swift and Lenard Daniel, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Courtney Daniels, Larry Gardner, Elgie Richards, Leon White, Terry Gardner and Ray McKinney. Arrangements were handled by Marianna Funeral Home. Eddie Water, Jr. of North Little Rock and Author Smith and Melvin Smith, both of Luxora; six sisters, Bernice Lay of Widener, Mildred Harris of Forrest City; Leola Patton and Brenda Hicks of Goodwin, and Easter Garrett and Willie Taylor of Marianna; four brothers, Willie Bogard of Palestine, Wesley Bogard of Marianna, Andrew Bogard of Rochester, N.Y. and Auther Bogard of Forrest City; 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at Kennedy Chapel. Services will be held at 2p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Church of God in Forrest City with Brother Timothy Forrest officiating. Burial will be in Goodwin Cemetery.
GARDNER MARGARET ELIZABETH MRS. 1918 2 21 2007 VANNDALE
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Gardner, age 89, of Wyndale, Miss. and a former resident of Vanndale, died, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, in Mississippi. Mrs. Gardner was a Vanndale native and lived in Wyndale, Miss. for 36 years. She was a homemaker, a former employee of the Mississippi State Tax Commission and a member of Springridge United Methodist Church in Terry, Miss. Mrs. Gardner is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Easley of Terry, Miss., Harriet Gold of Baltimore, Md. and Lynn Dixon of Brandon, Miss; two sons, John K. Gardner of Wyndale, Miss. and Jack W. Gardner of Jackson, Miss. She is also survived by four sisters, Doris Hare, Mabel Grafton, June Sanders and Carolyn Lewis; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry K. Gardner; two sons, Larry H. Gardner and George B. Gardner and a brother, Homer Hinton, Jr. Funeral services for Mrs. Gardner will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in the Chapel of Kernodle Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Vanndale Cemetery.Published: 2007-02-23
GARDNER WILLIAM AARON 7 13 1924 3 30 2000 HILLCREST USNAVY-WWII-PURPLE HEART
William "Billy" Aaron Gardner, age 75, of Martinez, Ga., died Thursday, March 30, 2000, at the VA Hospital. A native of Chaffee, Mo., he had lived in the Augusta, Ga., area for the past 45 years. He was a member of the U.S. Navy and a veteran of World War II. He received a Purple Heart and the World War Victory Medal. He was a member of Bayvale Baptist Church and the Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Gardner of Martinez, Ga.; his mother, India Parkinson Matlock of Forrest City; two sons, Alfred Kandler of San Antonio, Texas, Rev. Ted Kandler of Thomaston, Ga.; a daughter, Carla Brown of Thomaston, Ga.; two brothers, Allen Gardner of Walls, Miss., Fred Gardner of Colt; three sisters, Hazel Kelso and Linda Boren, both of Forrest City, Jodie Ellison of Muscle Shoals, Ala.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today, Friday, March 31, 2000, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Elliot Sons Funeral Home in Martinez, Ga. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Bayvale Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Carvalho, Rev. James Bland and Rev Lloyd Green officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum.
GARNER BARBARA JOE MRS GRIMES 11 5 1950 2 26 2009 AUGUSTA
Mrs. Barbara Joe Grimes Garner, age 58, of Augusta, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. Mrs. Garner was born Nov. 5. 1950, in Forrest City, the daughter of Stanley Grimes and Doris Imogene Sullins Grimes. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Larry Wayne Garner of the home; one son, Terry Garner of Memphis; two daughters, Tammy Dixon of Searcy and Teresa Belote of Bartlett, Tenn.; one sister, Wanda Goforth of Bryant; five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Garner were held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at the Northside Church of Christ in Augusta. Burial followed at Augusta Memorial Park with Bro. Jack Meredith officiating. Rhodes and Son Funeral Home of Augusta and McCrory was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2009-03-02]
GARNER BILLY BURL 11 14 1929 10 8 2006 HARRIS CHAPEL
Mr. Billy Burl Garner, age 76, of Wynne and formerly of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at his home. Mr. Garner was born Nov. 14, 1929, in San Angelo, Texas, the son of Jack Garner and Helen Garner. Mr. Garner was a Baptist and the owner of Billy's Used Cars in Forrest City. Mr. Garner is survived by his wife of 22 years, Loura Catherine Garner; four sons, Larry Garner of Augusta, Frankie Garner of Forrest City, Donnie Garner of Springfield, S.D. and Bobby Garner of Pine Bluff; a daughter, Debbie Stultz of Flint, Mich.; three brothers, Jackie Garner of Seala, Wash., Tommy Garner of Mesa, Ariz. and Jimmy Garner of Forrest City; a sister, Sue Bray of Virginia; three step-sons, James Jennings and Robert Jennings both of Wynne and Bill Jennings of Jonesboro; four step-daughters, Nancy Voyles of Parkin, Barbara Love of Vermilion, Ohio, and Patricia Harris and Judy Brewer both of Wynne; 34 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Erma Herrington Garner; a son, Lindy Garner; a step-son Jerry Jennings; a brother Jerry Garner and two sisters, Betty Trammell and June Festerman. Visitation for Mr. Garner will be held on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in HARRIS CHAPEL in Wynne.Published: 2006-10-09 Formerly of FORREST CITY, died Sunday, Oct. 8, in his residence. He was owner of Billy's Used Cars in FORREST CITY.
GARRETT ALBERT JR. 6 15 1935 10 19 2008 CASTEEL USARMY
Mr. Albert "Bunny" Garrett Jr., age 73, of Haynes, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Mr. Garrett was born June 15, 1935, in Mississippi County. He was the fire chief of the Haynes Fire Department for many years after retiring from Yale after 35 years of service. He was also the manager of maintenance for the City of Haynes and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Garrett was a member of the Spring Grove M.B. Church in Haynes where he served on the usher board, sang in the male chorus and was president for over 20 years. Mr. Garrett is survived by his wife of 49 years, Alberta Garrett; a daughter, Cynthia Lewellen; a son, Michael Garrett; two brothers, Willie Garrett of Chicago, Ill. and John Garrett of Detroit, Mich.; one sister Edna Jean Brown of Detroit, Mich.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Monica Tennie; a sister, Maude Ester Page and a brother, Clarence Garrett. Funeral services for Mr. Garrett were held on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Spring Grove M.B. Church in Haynes. Burial followed in CASTEEL. People's Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2008-10-29 Forrest City Times Herald
GARRETT GERTRUDE 3 1911 10 26 1911 CITY
DEATH=The sweet little seven months old daughter, Gertrude, of Mr.& Mrs.Garrett, who live on the W.T.Clark farm, northeast of town, died yesterday, Oct.26,1911, and was buried today in the Forrest City cemetery. The bereaved parents have our sincere sympathy. 10-27-1911
GARRETT MARGARET ANN MRS. DEMPSEY 3 28 1938 11 11 2004 FPARK NATIVE
Mrs. Garrett was born March 28, 1938, in Forrest City, the daughter of Thelmer Dempsey and Clara Bieber Dempsey. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was in the upholstering business.Mrs. Garrett married Jack E. Garrett in 1976, and he preceded her in death in 1983. She is survived by one son, Cameron J. Garrett of Memphis; her father, of Colt; one brother, Wayne Dempsey of Forrest City; one sister, Anita Kennedy of Colt and one grandson.Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Garrett will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, with burial to follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
GARRETT SON UNK 9 17 1898 Smith Chapel
Colt-Mr.& Mrs.Garrett had the misfortune to lose their little baby boy last Saturday, Sep.17,1898. The little fellow had been sick for about eight weeks when death at last came and relieved him from his suffering. His remains were laid to rest in Smith Chapel cemetery.FORREST CITY TIMES 9-23-1898
GATE GEORGE 12 10 1964 7 8 2006 SHADY GROVE
Mr. George Gate, age 41, of Oakland, Calif., died Saturday, July 8, 2006, at Summitt Medical Center.Mr. Gate was born Dec. 10, 1964, in Oceola, the son of James Otis Gate and Georgia Heard Gate. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jones Gate of Oakland, Calif.; two brothers, Henry Gate of Wynne and Shelby Gate of Oceola; seven sisters, Stella Chaney of Fresno, Calif., Lottie Gate of Oceola, Patricia Jimmerson of Forrest City, Rene Minter, Aline Gate and Donna Gate all of Oakland, Calif. and Elizabeth Carmichael of Little Rock and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mr. Gate will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Burial will follow in SHADY GROVE.
GATES DEFFIE MAE MRS. 6 12 1936 2 7 2004 ST.JOHN CEMETERY
Mrs. Deffie Mae Gates, age 68, of Madison, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2004, in Memphis. She was a cook.Mrs. Gates is survived by a daughter, Gloria Hawkins of Mesquite, Texas; a son, Lee Gates of Madison; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Gates.Visitation for Mrs. Gates will be held on Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the St. John M.B. Church in Madison. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the St. John M.B. Church. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. The M.J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Home of Memphis is in charge of all arrangements
GATES EDWARD SR. 10 17 1917 12 24 2001 CASTEEL USARMY
Mr. Edward "Sonny Man" Gates Sr., age 84, of Haynes, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City. Mr. Gates was born Oct. 17, 1917, in Haynes, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired janitor. He is survived by wife, Maxine Gates of Haynes; five sons, Edward Gates Jr. of Camden, Herbert Gates of Peoria, Ill., Ronnie Gates of Garland, Texas, Christopher Gates of Dallas, Texas, and Tony Gates of Janesville, Wis.; eight daughters, Wilma Gates of Chicago, Ill., Maxine Hayes of Jefferson, Connie Cochran of Forrest City, Susie Gates and Betty Gates, both of Haynes, Vickey Gates of Garland, Texas, Greta Sanders of Detroit, Mich., and Minnie Gates of Dallas, Texas; 34 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation for Mr. Gates will be held Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at 1:30 p.m., at Spring Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Cedric Coleman officiating the service. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
GATES GEORGIA M. MRS. HENARD 4 1 1935 8 13 2005 SHADY GROVE
Mrs. Georgia Gates, age 70, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.Mrs. Gates was born April 1, 1935 in Tyronza, the daughter of Nathan Henard and Lottie Lott Henard.She is survived by seven daughters, Stella Chanely of Fresno, Calif., Lottie Gates of Osceola, Patricia Jimerson of Forrest City, Lorene Gates, Aline Gates and Donna Gates, all of Oakland, Calif., and Elizabeth Gates of Little Rock; three sons Geroge Gates of Oakland, Calif., Shelby Gates of Osceola and Henry Gates of Wynne; one brother, William D. Brown of Memphis; 32 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary with Rev. Kelley Green officiating. Burial will follow in SHADY GROVE.
GATES J. JAKE 11 3 1914 9 14 2001 MEMORIAL PARK USARMY AIR CORPS-WWII-POW
Mr. J. Jake Gates, age 86, of Memphis, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, at the Memphis Veterans Medical Center. Mr. Gates was born in Lonoke and was the son of David Gates and Nettie Witherspoon Gates. He attended Tennessee State Teachers College (now University of Memphis) and had taught in a one-room school house in Widener, and had been a principal of the Madison Public School. He was also an Army pilot during World war II and had been in a Japanese prisoner of war camp for three years. Mr. Gates received the Memphis Senior Citizen of the Year award in 1986 for his work with various charity organizations. He is survived by his wife, Eula Mai Gates; one daughter, Marilyn Meeks of Moscow, Tenn.; one son, Jack Gates, Jr. of Collierville and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Gates were held Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.
GATES JACK W. 10 9 1929 2 2 2001 Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity in Plano memorial
Mr. Jack W. Gates, age 71, of Plano, Texas, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, in Plano. Mr. Gates was born Oct. 9, 1929 in Memphis. He was the son of Meyer W. Gates and Dora Gates , He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Gates; a son, David Gates; and three grandchildren. A MEMORIAL for Mr. Gates was held Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, the Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity in Plano, officiated by Father Craig Heenan.
GATEWOOD CLEAVON 6 21 1931 3 28 2001 CASTEEL
Mr. Cleavon Gatewood, age 69, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Crestpark Retirement Inn. Mr. Gatewood, born June 21, 1931, in Lagrange, Tenn., was a retired farmer. He is survived by a daughter, Evelyn Gatewood of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; five brothers, Andrew Gatewood, Thomas Gatewood and Earnest White, all of Little Rock, John Gatewood Jr., of Holly Springs, Miss. and Edward Gatewood of Widener; nine sisters, Dora Jean Summage of Omaha, Neb., Evester Gatewood of Detroit, Mich., Earnestine Lewis, Nettie Mae Parks and Mary Butler, all of Little Rock, Louise Crawford, Linda Gatewood and Lillie B. Watson, all of Forrest City and Pearlie Barley of Rochester, N.Y. and four grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Gatewood will be Saturday, March 31, 2001, at 1 p.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. John Strong officiating. Burial will follow at CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.\
GATLING DOROTHY LOUISE MISS 9 23 1897 8 18 1902 CITY
ENTERED INTO REST"-Dorothy Leigh Gatling, little five year old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.John Gatling of Forrest City was laid to rest Aug.18,1902. After several days illness with fever resulting in congestion of the brain-the child life sped away through that mystic door, where life forever glows. From her home, she was carried to the Church of the Good Shepherd. There for the last time, where her feet had so often had been heard, where her baby voice so often had been heard; there in the midst of friends full of sympathy, memories, and in the midst fair flowers. Then Rev.J.J.Cornish, Rector of the church performed the ceremonies, and then the remains were taken to the Hughes (PROB.CITY) Cemetery to be laid to rest.
GATLING JOHN JR. 4 28 1887 12 19 1931 UNKNOWN
According to "The Semi-Weekly Farm News" newspaper printed Dallas, TX Jan 5, 1932 p 6 and the "AP",John Gatling, 43, of Forrest City, AR, died in Dec 1931.He was a wholesale grocer who had been missing since Dec 19th. His body was found in the L'Anguille River near Forrest City on Dec 31,1931 with a bullet wound.
GATLING MARY MRS. COMMANDER 7 21 1825 6 10 1896 CITY
MRS.MARY ELIZABETH GATLING, MOTHER OF JOHN GATLING OF THE FORREST CITY BAR, DIED AT THE RESIDENCE OF HER SON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10,1896, AND WAS BURIED IN THE FORREST CITY CEMETERY THURSDAY. REV.F.E.TAYLOR OFFICIATING. MRS.MARY ELIZABETH GATLING NEE (COMMANDER), WAS BORN IN PASQUOTANK COUNTY, N.C., JULY 21ST, 1825. GRADUATED AT WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, IN 1841. MARRIED TO JAMES L.GATLING IN PERQUIMANS COUNTY, N.C., JAN.7,1814, WHERE THEY LIVED UNTIL HIS DEATH, JAN.26,1882. HER HOME WAS THEN WITH HER YOUNGEST CHILD, EMILY, WIFE OF C.W.HARRED, IN NORFOLK, VA., UNTIL HER DAUGHTER'S DEATH IN JAN.1894. SHE CAME TO FORREST CITY, NOV.16,1895, TO VISIT HER SON, JOHN GATLING, WHERE, AFTER AN ILLNESS OF SEVERAL MONTHS SHE DIED JUNE 10,1896, AS STATED ABOVE. OF HER THIRTEEN CHILDREN, ONLY FIVE SURVIVE HER. MRS.PARTHENIA G. HOLLOWELL OF PASQUOTANK COUNTY, N.C.;JOHN GATLING, OF FORREST CITY;MRS.NANCY E. HARRELL, PERQUIMANS COUNTY, N.C.;JAMES GATLING, PERQUIMANS COUNTY, N.C.; AND MRS.ETTA CODIELD OF EDENTON, N.C.. SHE BECAME A MEMBER OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH EARLY IN HER LIFE. SHE WAS INTERRED IN FORREST CITY CEMETERY BY THE SIDE OF HER MOTHER, MRS.PARTHENIA WILLIAMS, WHO DIED HERE IN APRIL,1885. 6-12-1896
GATLING WILLIAM C. 7 13 1922 12 19 2006 FPARK NATIVE WWII
Mr. William C. "Bill" Gatling, age 84, of Conway and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, in Conway. Mr. Gatling was born July 13, 1922, in Forrest City, the son of John Gatling Jr. and Bessie Mae Williams Gatling. He served as the Circuit Court Clerk for St. Francis County for many years and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Forrest City. Mr. Gatling married Dorothy Campbell in 1948. She survives him along with four sons. Mark Gatling of Florida, Jim Gatling of Morrilton, Lance Gatling of Tokyo, Japan and Craig Gatling of Wynne. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Gatling will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2006-12-19\
GATTEN MARGARET MRS. BUTLER 9 30 1918 12 5 2001 MT.VERNON NATIVE
Mrs. Margaret Butler Gatten, age 83, of Charlotte, N.C. died, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, in North Carolina.Mrs. Gatten, born Sept. 30, 1918, in Forrest City, was the daughter of Ralph Carroll Butler and Julia Dawson Butler. Mrs. Gatten was a retired teacher who had also lived in Dallas, Texas and Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was a Presbyterian by faith.In 1942 Mrs. Gatten married Murray R. Gatten and he preceded her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her stepfather, Jacob A. Gowen. She is survived by a son, Ray Gatten of Charlotte, N.C.; an aunt, L.H. Scarbrough of Russellville; and a granddaughter.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Gatten will be held, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
GATTINGER VIRGINIA MRS. 1924 1 14 2008 ARLINGTON NATIONAL
Virginia Rhea Mathews Gattinger, 84, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Forrest City, died on Monday, Jan. 14, 2008. Preceded in death by her husbands, Lawrence Glenn Mathews Sr., and Joseph E. Gattinger, and her son, Lawrence Glenn Mathews, Jr. Survivors include daughter, Arlyn Rhea Mathews Hawley and her husband, Allen, and their children, Allyson Rhea Griffith (Chris), and Robert Mathews Hawley, all of Athens, Georgia; daughter, Margaret Mathews and her husband Scott Ilgenfritz, and their children, Arlyn and Carter, all of Tampa; daughter, Sue Gattinger Farris and her husband ,Cole, and their children, Nathan and Blake, of Conway, Arkansas; daughter-in-law, Michele Mathews and her sons, Glenn and Sean, of Clermont, Florida, and Don Gattinger, of Conway, Arkansas and David Gattinger and his wife Kathy, of Maumelle, Arkansas; three great grandchildren, Lauren Rhea Griffith and Wilson Mathews Griffith, of Athens, Georgia, and Lawrence Frederick Mathews, of Clermont, Florida. Mrs. Gattinger came to Forrest City as a child and was raised "Out Home" by the Eldridge family. In 1945, she married Lawrence Glenn Mathews and moved with him to many cities and countries during his Army career. Upon his death, she returned to Forrest City. In 1968, she married Joe Gattinger. Mrs. Gattinger taught at and was principal of Forrest City Primary School and Central Elementary for many years before retiring in 1990. She was a graduate of Texas State College for Women and obtained a Masters Degree from Arkansas State University. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and served in many volunteer positions, especially ones which sought to improve literacy. In 2001 she moved to Tampa. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. The family requests that those wishing to honor the memory of Mrs. Gattinger make memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church of Forrest City or the Forrest City Library. Blount & Curry Funeral Home, Tampa, FL. in charge of arrangements (813) 876-2421.Published: 2008-01-
GATTIS JAMES 1 19 1939 9 23 2002 Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion VET
Mr. James "Bo" Gattis, BORN JAN.19,1939, age 63, of Hughes, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Gattis was a retired insurance agent.Mr. Gattis is survived by his wife, Virginia Gattis; his parents, Thomas Burnes and Irene Burnes of Hughes; one daughter, Lanette Harwell of Memphis; and three sisters, Gladys Atkinson of Oxford, Miss., Sharon Caudill of Danville, Ill., and Debbie Floyd of Marble Falls, Texas; and a grandson.Visitation for Mr. Gattis will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis.
GAUW JOHN A. 8 7 1915 11 16 1999 ALTON
John A. Gauw, age 84, of Belmont, Mich., died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999. Mr. Gauw had attended Alton Bible Church in Lowell, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Gauw in 1996. Mr. Gauw is survived by three sons, Rev. Daniel Gauw of Forrest City, James Gauw and John Gauw both of Lowell, Mich.; one brother, Richard Gauw of Florida; one sister, Jeanette Van Ostrom of Jenison, Mich., and eight grandchildren. Services were held today, Nov. 19, 1999, at the Reyers North Valley Chapel. Burial was held in Alton Cemetery in Lowell, Mich., under direction of Reyers North Valley Chapel.
GAY DEANGELO ANTWON MASTER 12 12 1982 12 24 1998 CASTEEL
Deangelo Antwon Gay, 16, died Thursday, December 24. He was a resident of St. Francis County and a member of Salem M.B. Church. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Gay of Forrest City; his father, Shelton Cottrell of Little Rock; three brothers, Dale Walker of Forrest City, Gary Barton and Justin Cottrell, both of Little Rock; four sisters, Baranda Gay of Forrest City, Jerreca Barton, Precious Wallace and Haley Morrison, all of Little Rock, and his grandmother, Ms. Leola Gay of Blytheville. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 31, at 11 a.m. at >> Salem M.B. Church in Forrest City with Rev. Felix B. Duckworth officiating. Burial followed at CASTEEL. Pallbearers were James Brown, Rashard Cunningham, William White, Jason Austin, David Terry and Yusuf Lambert. Honorary pallbearers were Durayl Rooks, Hazzim Lambert, Lemont Jenkins, Ishmel Lambert, Andrew Mapson and Dedrick Murphy. Arrangements were handled by Marianna Funeral Home.
GAY DONNA MRS. NAJEWSKI 5 7 1958 2 3 2005 HUGHES
Mrs. Donna Najewski Gay, age 46, of Leeds, Ala. and formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at the Medical Center East in Birmingham, Ala.Mrs. Gay was born May 7, 1958, in Illinois, the daughter of Frank Najewski and O'Neal Brown Najewski. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was a bank teller and a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Mrs. Gay is survived by a daughter, Melissa Peoples of Leeds, Ala.; one sister, Linda Wood of Mt. Juliet, Tenn. and one granddaughter.Funeral service for Mrs. Gay were held on Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed in Hughes Cemetery.
GEATER ELMER D. 5 6 1927 4 29 2005 FPARK SSGT-USARMY-KOREA
Mr. Elmer D. "Nobby" Geater, age 77, of Palestine, died Friday, April 29, 2005, at his home.Mr. Geater was born May 6, 1927, in Hunter, the son of Weston Geater and Motho Hill Geater. He lived in Palestine for most of his life and was retired from the Army, was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Geater was a Baptist.Mr. Geater is survived by two sisters, Kathryn Lee of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Glenda Faught of Colt and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Geater, Jack Geater and Alvin Geater and one sister, Laverne Roberts.Funeral services for Mr. Geater were held at 11 a.m. graveside on Monday, May 2, 2005, at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. IMAGE 5162
GEERTS VICTOR BERNARD III 10 24 1991 4 27 2008 FPARK NATIVE
Victor Bernard Geerts III "Tre''", 16, of Quitman, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008. He was born in Forrest City on October 24, 1991, to Victor Geerts, Jr. and Andrea Flowers. Tre' was a 9th grader at Quitman High School where he was the starting quarterback for the football team. Tre' is survived by his father, Victor Geerts, Jr. and step-mother, Sherry Geerts of Quitman; mother, Andrea Barton and step-father, Charles Barton of Forrest City; three half-brothers, B.J Davis, Kyle Barton and Tyler Barton of Forrest City; a half-sister, Kimberly Davis of Forrest City; grandparents, Victor and Louise Geerts of Bayou Vista, TX, Otis and Jessie Mitchell, Herbert and Brenda Flowers all of Forrest City, Mary Dillard of Lamar, MS, Tim Tyler of Quitman, Sharon and Kent Sweatman of Camden, Elizabeth Ann Geerts of Dahlonega, GA; great-grandparents, Mildred Tyler of Quitman and Rod Ness of Enola, Don and Virginia Allmond of Forrest City, and Guy Cleaver of Clinton; and a number of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier, 501-679-2575 with graveside services and burial in Forrest Park Cemetery, Forrest City at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Dalton Black, Justin Vaughn, Stoney Thomas, Jordan Gray, Mr. Roger Lee, Joshua Herring "Tex". Online guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. Paid obituary.Published: 2008-04-30 Forrest City Times Herald
GEORGE PAMELA MRS. McDANIEL 1 9 1976 12 12 2004 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Pamela George, age 28, of Forrest City, died on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, at her home.Mrs. George, born Jan. 9, 1976, in Forrest City, was the daughter of Freddie McDaniel ad Gloria George Smith. She is survived by her parents, Freddie McDaniel of Memphis and Gloria George Smith of Forrest City; one daughter, Queeitara George of Forrest City; one son, Deontreous Dotson of Forrest City; six sisters, Stephanie Heard and Tiffany Heard, both of Forrest City, Enda McDaniel and Crystal McDaniel, both of Memphis, Gloria McDaniel of Little Rock and Wanda Dixon of Wynne; eight brothers, Adrian Smith, Antonio Heard, Derrick Heard and Tyrone George, all of Forrest City, Freddie McDaniel Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas, Kevin McDaniel of Las Vegas, Nev. and Starles McDaniel and Tommy McDaniel, both of Wynne.Visitation for Mrs. George will be held on Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, from noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Oscar Jones officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.IMAGE 5162
GEORGE EDWARD O. 11 24 1918 12 5 2006 MEMORIAL
Mr. Edward O. "Buddy" George, age 88, of Forrest City died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital. Mr. George was born Nov. 24, 1918 to James Leroy George and Maggie Montgomery George who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife JoAnn George; one daughter, Barbara Geroge Stratton of Wynne; six stepsons, David Lucas od Seymour, Tenn., Lloyd Lucas of Wynne, Tony Lucas of California, Lloyd Thomas of Cox Creek, Ky., Jeff Howell amd Michale Howell of Forrest City; five stepdaughters, Melinda Downey, Lisa Jumper, Lynn Love, Candice Lang of Forrest City and Becky Chittom of Franklin, Tenn., one sister, Mildred Compton of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren; 24 step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. George was preceded in death by two previous wives, Floye Frost Geroge and Betty Tackett George; three sisters, Velma Henson, Eloise Armstrong and Aline Stewart and one brother, james Leroy "Pete" George. Mr. George worked in maintenance and transportation for the Forrest City Public School District for 35 years before retiring to his farm. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, at Stevens Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, officiated by Rev. Glenn Pattus, a nephew, of Dumas. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Forrest City Library or Toys for Tots. Paid Obituary Published: 2006-12-06
GERVAIS REUBIN 1969 1 24 2006 MEMORIAL
Mr. Reubin Gervais, age 37, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Gervais was a manager of the BP Station in Palestine and is survived by three grandmothers, Dorothy Alquinson, Sue Clark and Ethelda Gervais all of Waco, Texas; two brothers, Gary Gervais of Colorado, John Henry Gervais of Texas; and two sisters, Melissa Gervais Smith of England and Charlene Powell of Forrest City. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.A MEMORIAL for Mr. Gervais will be held on Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Pastor J.E. Hughes officiating.
GESSING OTTO 1855 4 9 1911 GERMANY
DEATH=DEATH OF OTTO GESSING=St.Francis county loses another honored and respected citizen. The sudden and unexpected taking away on Sunday night, Apr.9,1911, of Mr.Otto Gessing at his home Lakeside, about twelve miles below Madison on the St.Francis river, removed another landmark of that section, and a man who was widely known and universally loved and esteemed. Mr.Gessing had not been ill at all, he complained of being tired when he went to bed Saturday night, and asked at his store to not be disturbed, during the day Sunday. When the family went to his bedside, they found him unconscious, having suffered an attack of heart failure, and was unable to regain consciousness before his death. Mr.Gessing was in his 56th year, and was a native of Obernhan, Saxony, Germany, where he has a brother, Attorney Carl Gessing, and a sister, whose name we were not able to obtain. These and some nephews and nieces living in Colorado are the only known relatives. He came to this country about twenty five years ago, and settled in Madison, where until four years ago he was employed with Mr.Ed Berry, when he entered into a partnership with Mr.H.W.Robinson in the mercantile business in Lakeside. Mr.A.L.Stevens went down Monday to prepare the body, and brought it to Madison, where on Wednesday morning services were held under the auspices of Memphis Lodge No.26, B.P.O.E., of which he was a member, at the Methodist church. After the services, he was brought here to take a train to St.Louis, for cremation, then the ashes taken back to Germany for interrment.-4-14-1911
GETSINGER JOHN GOODMAN 3 31 1919 9 10 2005 Tri-City's Memorial Gardens USARMY-2ND ARMORED DIVISION-WWII
Mr. John Goodman Getsinger, age 86, of Hueytown, Ala. and formerly of Florence, Ala., died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at his home.Mr. Getsinger was born March 31, 1919, in Darden, N.C., the son of Alice Darden and John Archibald Getsinger. He retired as a chemical engineer from TVA after 40 years, was medically retired as an officer in the United States Army's 2nd Armored Division and served in World War II. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Florence for 45 years.Mr. Getsinger is survived by his wife, Marie Curtis Getsinger of Hueytown, Ala.; a son, Robert Duncan Getsinger of Lilesville, N.C.; two step-sons; a daughter, Sue Getsinger Harris of Forrest City; two step-daughters; a brother, Duncan McBrae Getsinger of Durham, N.C.; eight grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Ruth Kiker Getsinger; a sister, Thelma Borden and a brother, Edward Getsinger.Funeral services for Mr. Getsinger will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home of Hueytown, Ala. A graveside service with full military honors will be held in Tri-City's Memorial Gardens in Florence, Ala., at 2 p.m.
GIBBS Catherine Dianne 8 27 1943 6 19 1954 FPARK
Forrest City St. Francis CountyArkansas, USA Dianne was born to Doyle and Elizabeth Gray Gibbs. She was the 2nd of 5 daughters. She was born a "blue baby" before there was any medical corrections available for it. She lived to comlete the 7th grade. She died on our grandmother's lawn on Sunday, Father's Day, 1954 of a heart attack. Birth: Aug. 27, 1943Forrest CitySt. Francis CountyArkansas, USA Death: Jun. 19, 1954Forrest CitySt. Francis CountyArkansas, USA Dianne was born to Doyle and Elizabeth Gray Gibbs. She was the 2nd of 5 daughters. She was born a "blue baby" before there was any medical corrections available for it. She lived to comlete the 7th grade. She died on our grandmother's lawn on Sunday, Father's Day, 1954 of a heart attack.
GIBBS DOYLE SAMUEL 7 2 1912 12 4 1975 FPARK VET-WWII
Doyle Samuel Gibbs was born to Samuel Gibbs and Josephine Viancia Reeves. He was the 6th child and 2nd boy of 8 children. The family moved to Cotton Plant in Woodruff County, AR when he was a young boy. Doyle dropped out of school in the 7th grade. He was a math whiz!..He married Elizabeth Gray in 1938 in Wynne, AR. They had 5 daughters, Donna, Dianne, Anita Sue (Susie), Christy, and Gena. He served in WWII on Tinian as an orderly in the Hospital. He saw the Inola Gay, while it was hidden there before take-off to Hiroshima. A supply plane took him and several other guys from the base and flew them over Hiroshimo to view the devastation. He worked in construction for a while after his return to the states. He later worked with Gross Laundry and Cleaners and then Moody's Cleaners as a pickup/delivery man. He did this for about 30 years. He loved baseball and football. Doyle died in his sleep after a long bout with what the doctors diagnosed as scholeraderma.
GIBBS T. M. 1884 6 26 1909 FCTIMES
T.M.GIBBS KILLED BY TRAIN=T.M.Gibbs who was making his way from Little Rock to Memphis went to sleep on drawhead Saturday morning, June 26,1909, a short distance west of the city, falling between the cars while the train was in motion, with result that both legs were crushed off near the body. The accident happened in front of the residence of Mr.& Mrs.M.R.McCrary, and one of the McCrary children saw the man fall from the train about 6 o'clock am. The McCrary family did what they could for the man, and he was brought to the office of Dr.Rush in this city, where he died about 10:30 o'clock. He was a native of Kentucky, but had been employed in the sanitary department at Hot Springs. He was about 25 years of age, and claimed to be on his way to visit his mother in Kentucky. Stevens Bros. prepared the body for burial, which was done in the Forrest City cemetery Sunday. But late Sunday afternoon, a message from his mother had them ship the body back to Kentucky for burial, which was done Monday morning.-7-2-1909
GIBBS WALTER JR. 5 24 1923 2 25 2007 SHADY GROVE USARMY-WWII
Mr. Walter Gibbs Jr., age 83, of Madison, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Gibbs was born May 23, 1923, in Tupelo, Miss. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Shady Grove M.B. Church. Funeral services for Mr. Gibbs will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Shady Grove M.B. Church. Burial will follow in SHADY GROVE under the direction of People's Funeral Home.Published: 2007-03-01
GIBSON DENNIS WAYNE 4 5 1928 3 14 2000 MARIANNA MEMORIAL NATIVE USNAVY RETIRED
Dennis Wayne Gibson, age 71, of Moro, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at Crestpark Retirement Center in Helena. Mr. Gibson was born April 5, 1928, in Moro. He was the son of Oscar Dennis Gibson and Parrie Lee Brown Gibson. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and a member of Moro Baptist Church. Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife, Martha Gibson of Moro; one daughter, Debra Gibson of Moro; one son, Dennis Wayne Gibson II of Moro; and three > grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, March 16, 2000, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Services will take place Friday, March 17, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna with burial to follow in Marianna Memorial Park. Reverend Charles Jones will officiate and Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
GIBSON ELIZABETH CAROLINE 1 2001 4 11 2001 Ridgecrest Cemetery
Elizabeth Caroline Gibson, age 11 weeks of Jackson, Tenn., died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at her home.She is survived by her parents, Douglas Lee Gibson and Jennie Jones Gibson of Jackson, Tenn.; a brother, Paul Douglas Gibson of Jackson, Tenn.; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Paula Jones of Forrest City; paternal grandparents, Norman and Rosie Gibson of DeKalb, Miss.; and a paternal great-grandmother, J.P. Gibson of DeKalb, Miss.Miss Gibson was preceded in death by a paternal grandmother, Oneta Gibson of DeKalb, Miss.Visitation will be at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, Tenn. Saturday, April 21, 2001 from 1 to 3 p.m. Graveside service will be held for Miss Gibson Saturday, April 21, 2001, at 3 p.m. at Ridgecrest Cemetery in Jackson, Tenn., under the direction of George A. Smith and Sons North Chapel Funeral Home.
GIBSON JONAS UNK 2 17 1905 UNKNOWN
Jonas Gibson, living with his wife on the Houston place, three miles north of Widener, on the St.Francis river was found dead in his chair, last Friday evening, Feb. 17,1905, who had just returned from a visit to her mother on an adjoining farm. He was tied to the chair with a towel, and had apparently been choked to death. She had been said to be friendly with another man, and it is supposed that he did the deed. He had also been stabed in the abdomen and scrotum area by a long blade knife, found next to the chair. Two men are jailed by Dep.Swan until the matter can be resolved. 2-24-1905
GIBSON MOTHER UNK 3 28 1898 FCTIMES
Dr.E.Q.Gibson, returned home Sunday. We regret to learn that his prolonged absence was owing to the death of his mother on Mar.28,1898 at Richland, Mo.4-8-1898
GILBERT EDWARD W. 5 19 1921 11 17 2006 HUGHES CEMETERY NATIVE
Mr. Edward W. "Bo" Gilbert, age 85, of Palestine, died Friday, in Forrest City. He had been in poor health for the past two months. Mr. Gilbert was born May 19, 1921, in Colt, and was the son of Will Gilbert and Mary Weymeyer Gilbert. He lived in St. Francis County all of his life, was a farmer and had received the Farmer of the Year award and was a Methodist. Mr. Gilbert married Lucy Callahan in 1938 and she preceded him in death in 1996. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Myriam Sanders of Memphis and Mrs. Constrance McDaniel of Forrest City; nine grandchildren, Brian McDaniel, Elizabeth McDaniel Hoskyn, Rebecca McDaniel, Paul G. Sanders, Todd Sanders, Conley Sanders, Cheryl Abram, Murry Gilbert and Brooks Gilbert, and 19 great-grandchildren. He had one son, Donald Gilbert who preceded him in death in 2003. Services for Mr. Gilbert were held at the First United Methodist Church 2 p.m., Monday with burial in Hughes Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. PAID OBITUARYPublished: 2006-11-20
GILBERT JOCELYN MAE MRS. THOMPSON 6 13 1926 7 28 2005 SCOTT BOND CEMETERY
Mrs. Jocelyn Mae Gilbert-Jennings, age 79, of Widener, Akansas, died July 28, 2005, in Madison, Mississippi.Mrs. Gilbert-Jennings was born June 13, 1926, in Kenton, the daughter of the late Walter and Tommye Thompson. She was a homemaker. Also, she was a member of Day Temple Church of God in Christ. She served as the previous Sunday School Supt. for over twenty years and on the mothers board.Mrs. Gilbert-Jennings was preceded in death by her husbands; Ray Field Gilbert and Bishop J.H. Jennings; one brother, Walter Thompson; one God Son; DeMingo Tyler.She is survived by one daughter, Jocelyn Mae Gilbert; two step daughters; Martha Ann Jackson of Detroit, Michigan and Earlene Moore of Chicago, IL; two brothers; Henry E. Thompson of Chicago, IL, and Thomas Thompson of Widener, Arkansas; three sisters Marquite Whitehead, Vadia Powell, Johnnie Horne all of Chicago, IL, two grandchildren Miles Jaye Kimble and Rachel Rachelle Gilbert of Widener, Arkansas.Visitation for Missionary Gilbert-Jennings will be held on Monday August 1, 2005, from 5- 6:30 pm at Day Temple. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2005, at 12:00 pm at Day Temple. Burial will follow in Scott Bond Cemetery
GILBERT SHARI ANNE MRS. BARRETT 9 25 1961 7 10 2001 VANNDALE
Mrs. Shari Anne Gilbert, age 39, of Marion, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at the Elvis Presley Regional Trauma Center in Memphis. Mrs. Gilbert was an employee for Merry Maids, was a Baptist and a member of Robert E. Spillman Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 550. She was preceded in death by a brother, David Barrett. Mrs. Gilbert is survived by her husband, Gary Wayne Gilbert of Marion; six sons, Ronnie Kenneth Brady, Lloyd Alan Brady, Jason Wayne Brady, Christopher Todd Brady, Raymond Lee Gilbert and Anthony Austin Gilbert, all of Marion; four sisters, Kathren Barrett of West Memphis, Docia York of Dyersburg, Tenn, Sally R. Tatum of El Paso, Texas and Dequita Barrett of Marked Tree and four grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Gilbert will be held Friday, July 13, 2001, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 14, 2001, at 1 p.m., in Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Vanndale Cemetery in Vanndale with Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis in charge of the arrangements.
GILBREATH MAXINE MRS. BELL 1 19 1929 5 17 2002 FPARK NATIVE
Next to William Gilbreath-Mrs. Maxine Bell Gilbreath, age 73, of Forrest City, died Friday, May 17, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.Ms. Gilbreath, born Jan. 19, 1929, in Forrest City, was the daughter of Cecil and Mary Weeks Bell. She worked for the Forrest City School District for 25 years and had attended TSCW College in Texas before transferring to the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She was also a member of La Petite Women's Club, Garden Gate Garden Club and a life member and officer of Junior Auxiliary. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.Mrs. Gilbreath was married to the late William J.C. Gilbreath and is survived by a daughter, GiGi Gilbreath Twist of Boca Raton, Fla.; a son William "Gil" Gilbreath Jr. of Forrest City; a sister Marion Bell Whitaker of Memphis; a brother Don R. Bell of Forrest City; four grandchildren..A MEMORIAL for Mrs. Gilbreath will be held Monday, May 17, 2002, at 3:30 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Forrest City. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GILBRETH HELEN ROBERTA MRS. WOOD 12 23 1917 6 2 2001 FPARK
Next to James W.Gilbreth-Mrs. Helen Roberta Gilbreth, age 83, of Forrest City, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at her home.Mrs. Gilbreth was born Dec. 23, 1917, in Grand Glaze, and was the daughter of C.N. Wood and Ethel Taylor Wood. She lived in Forrest City all of her life, was a housewife and a member of Village Creek Baptist Church.Mrs. Gilbreth was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Gilbreth in 1979. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Franks and Vicki Taylor, both of Forrest City; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gilbreth was also preceded in death by a daughter, Toni Jean Gilbreth in 1943 and a granddaughter, Robin Taylor in 1979.Visitation for Mrs. Gilbreth will be Monday, June 4, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at 2 p.m., at the Village Creek Baptist Church with Bro. Albert Young and Bro. David Yates officiating the service. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.-EDGEMAR
GILES G. S. MRS. UNK 7 6 1900 HUGHES
Death of Mrs.Giles-Mrs.G.S.Giles, one of the pioneer settlers of St.Francis county, a lady well known and beloved in this community, died last Friday, July 6,1900, at her home about six miles north of the city and was buried Saturday in the Hughes cemetery. She was the mother of Messrs. Jack and Henry Giles, two of our substantial citizens and prosperous planters, and Mrs.John May, who are deeply grieved and bowed down in sorrow and sadness by reason of this separation from whom the dearest and best of all earthly relatives-mother.FORREST CITY TIMES 7-13-1900
GILES GERALDINE MRS. BRANSCOMB 4 27 1922 3 29 2003 FPARK
6952-MOTHER-NEXT TO JAMES GILES-MARRIED APR.17,1937-Mrs. Geraldine Giles, age 79, of Palestine, died Friday, March 29, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Giles, born April 27, 1922, in Crosby, was the daughter of John Branscomb and Nora Dell Ray Branscomb. She lived in eastern Arkansas for most of her life and was a housewife and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.In 1937 Mrs. Giles married Rev. Glen Giles and he preceded her in death in 1987. She is survived by two sons, Carl Giles of Forrest City and Wayne Giles of Berryville; two daughters, Linda Wood of West Memphis and Judy Jayroe of Palestine; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, Collier Shaw Fisher and Addison Gray Erwin.Funeral services for Mrs. Giles were held today, Monday, April 1, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.The family requests memorials be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church.
GILES JOHN A. 10 15 1866 1 9 1906 HUGHES
We regret exceedingly to learn of the death of our esteemed friend, and patron, Mr.John Giles, which occurred at his home one mile west of the Hughes cemetery on last Tuesday morning, Jan.9,1906, from and accident. He was cutting a "board' tree when a sliver hit in the head, fracturing his skull and killing him almost instantly. He was an exemplary citizen, a kind neighbor, a good husband and father, and a man whom we were proud to call our friend. We extend our sincere sympathy to the family in their sudden and awful bereavement. 1-12-1906
GILES JOHN ANDREW MASTER 1902 7 5 1906 HUGHES
NEUROLOGICAL=John Andrew Giles, age four years, son of Mr.& Mrs.J.A.Giles of Johnson township died July 5,1906, of congestion, and was buried the following day at Hughes cemetery. The little fellow was ill only a few days. We extend sincere condolences to the bereaved. 7-13-1906
GILL LUCY MRS. ANDERSON UNK 2 1 1897 FCTIMES
Mrs.Green Gill, nee Lucy Anderson, died at the residence of T.W.Hughes in Widener north of Madison, at an early hour Monday morning, Feb.1,1897.2-5-1897
GILLIAM M. L. MRS. UNK 11 9 1898 NORTH CAROLINA
Gone to Rest-While not unexpected, the tidings of the death of Mrs.M.L.Gilliam was a sorrow to the entire community. Her demise occurred Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, Nov.9,1898, at the residence of her daughter and son in law, Mr.& Mrs.Ellis Turley. Mrs.Gilliam was a lady of many noble qualities and of high Christian character. She was a lifelong member of the Episcopal church. She was a native of Hertford Co., N.C., and came to Forrest City in 1892 and identified herself with the Church of the Good Shepherd, which edition stands as a monument to her labor in the vineyard of the Master. For years she was president of the Ladies Guild and was reluctantly allowed to resign when ill health overtook her. Her life of sixty three years were well spent, and she has gone to her reward, where she will be greeted with the assuring words," Well done thy good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of the Father's house." The deceased leaves two daughters and son in laws in this city, Mr.& Mrs.John Gatling, and Mr.& Mrs.Ellis Turley-to mourn her death. The remains were taken to North Carolina for interrment, accompanied by Mr.Ellis Turley.11-11-1898 FORREST CITY TIMES NEWSPAPER
GILLIAM UNK MR. UNK 9 27 1898 FCTIMES
Mr.Gilliam of the Odom community died Tuesday morning, Sep.27,1898. He lived only about twenty five hours after taking sick.9-30-1898
GILLIAM EARNEST EDWARD SR 2 9 1932 6 4 2002 JOHNSON USARMY
Mr. Earnest (Ernie) Edward Gilliam Sr., age 70, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at his home.Mr. Gilliam was born Feb. 9, 1932, in Lonoke County, the son of George T. Gilliam and Lottie Ruth Burgess Gilliam. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Forrest City, an Army veteran and a retired insurance agent with Reliable Life Insurance Company.He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Autry Gilliam in 1999, two brothers, Bill Gilliam and James Gilliam, and one sister, Lucille Gilliam Lott.Survivors include a son, Earnest Edward (Eddie) Gilliam Jr., of Covington, Tenn.; a daughter, Janet Debra (Debbie) Gilliam of Forrest City and two grandchildren.Visitation will be held Thursday evening, June 6, 2002, at the First United Pentecostal Church in Forrest City.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, at the First United Pentecostal Church in Forrest City with Rev. Aubrey Jayroe, Rev. John Creasy, Rev. Trent E. Gilliam and Rev. Terry Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Johnson Cemetery in Wheatley under the direction of Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home of Brinkley.
GILLIAM HENRY GATLING 6 14 1912 2 16 2002 UNKNOWN NATIVE CAPTAIN-USARMY-WWII
Mr. Henry Gatling Gilliam, age 89, of El Dorado, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in North Little Rock.Mr. Gilliam was born June 14, 1912, in Forrest City, and was the son of the late James Mullen Gilliam and Louise Gatling. He was the founder and president of Gilliam Brothers Concrete Company in El Dorado and Little Rock for 30 years, had been a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, and was past president of many professional, social and civic groups in El Dorado.Mr. Gilliam was preceded in death by a wife, Patricia Murphy Gilliam; his parents; and a brother, James Mullen Gilliam Jr.He is survived by his wife, Dorthea Tillery Gilliam; two daughters, Diane Gilliam Murfee of El Dorado and Patricia Gilliam Linder of Bowling Green, Ky.; a brother, Julian Gilliam of Little Rock; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Funeral services for Mr. Gilliam will be conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at 4 p.m., at St. Mary's Episcopal Church with Rev. Robert Allen and Rev. Charles Chapman officiating the service. The family will be at 2000 North Euclid. Burial will follow under the direction of Young Funeral Directors of Distinction in El Dorado.
GILLILAND CHARLES UNK 6 30 1902 WYNNE
ONE KILLED=A disastrous wreck occurred Monday morning, Jun.30,1902, on the Choctaw Railroad near Round Pond. The west bound collided with a bull which was lying on the track, derailing the engine which precipitate a ten foot fall down an embankment, followed by six freight cars. The fireman, Charles Gilliland was crushed when the tender crushed into the engine while scalding him severely and killing him instantly. A special was sent to retrieve them, and his body was brought here, prepared for burial, and taken to Wynne for interment. Charles Gilliland was the brother of E.N.Gilliland, car repairer at this place. 7-4-1902
GILLILAND WILL UNK 7 28 1904 UNKNOWN
Last Thursday, week, Jul.28,1904, Robt.Cobb shot and instantly killed Will Gilliland at the home of Wm.Henry Cobb. about a mile and a half southwest of Colt. He was arrested, and at the inquest, he pleaded it was an accident. He was discharged after the examining trial. 8-5-1904
GILLISON BOBBIE J. MRS SIMMONS 6 21 1933 9 13 2003 SALEM NATIVE
Mrs. Bobbie J. Gillison, age 70, of Pocahontas, Ill., died on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at Anna Henry Nursing Home in Edwardsville, Illinois.Mrs. Gillison, the daughter of Walter and Jimel French Simmons, was born June 21, 1933, in Forrest City. She is survived by her husband, Harold T. Gillison of Pocahontas, Ill.; two sons, Harold G. Gillison of Springfield, Mo., and Terry Plocher of Highland, Ill.; two daughters, Brenda McIlroy and Judy Watkins, both of Granite City, Ill.; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.Mrs. Gillison was preceded in death by a brother, James Simmons; a sister, Maxine Harris and two grandsons.Visitation for Mrs. Gillison will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kassly Mortuary in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at 1 p.m. at SALEM in Salem.
GILMER CAREY BRUCE Sr. 8 29 1943 2 27 2001 FPARK
Next to Ruby Gilmer-Mr. Carey Bruce Gilmer Sr., age 57, of Colt, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in Memphis.Mr. Gilmer was born on Aug. 29, 1943 in Earle. He was the son of Bruce Gilmer and Bunie Hartley Gilmer. Mr. Gilmer lived in the Forrest City area most of his life where he was a golf course grounds keeper and a Baptist.He was married to Ruby Dale Gilmer in 1965 and she survives him along with two sons, Carey Bruce Gilmer Jr. of Colt and James Smith of Conway; one daughter, Mandy Clark of Colt; his mother, Bunie Gilmer of Colt; three sisters, B.J. Mansel, Glenda Hudgens and Geneva Wilson, all of Colt; four brothers, Ruben Gilmer, Mike Gilmer, Terry Gilmer and Carl Gilmer, all of Colt and three grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Gilmer will be Thursday, March 1, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, March 2, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with the Rev. J.E. Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
GILMER MICHAEL RAY 1 10 1955 3 10 2005 FPARK NATIVE ARK.NATIONAL GUARD
Mr. Michael Ray Gilmer, age 50, of Colt, died Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Gilmer was born Jan. 10, 1955, in Forrest City, the son of Bruce Gilmer and Bunie Hartley Gilmer. He lived in St. Francis County most of his life, worked in construction, a veteran of the National Guard and was a Baptist.Mr. Gilmer is survived by his mother of Colt; three brothers, Carl Gilmer, Rueben Gilmer and Terry Gilmer all of Colt; three sisters, Glenda Hudgens, Geneva Wilson and Betty Mancle all of Colt. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Gilmer, in 2001.Visitation for Mr. Gilmer will be held on Friday, March 11, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
GINGERICH HERMAN GILBERT 1 15 1911 3 15 2001 BARNISHAW
Mr. Herman Gilbert Gingerich, age 90, of Forrest City, formerly of Cotton Plant, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mr. Gingerich was born Jan. 15, 1911 in Stuttgart and was the son of Herman Adam Gingerich and Susan Mae Tucker Gingerich. He was the owner of Gilbert's Cash Market in Cotton Plant and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.Mr. Gingerich married Jane Imogene Plunkett in 1936 and she preceded him in death in 1993. He is survived by two sons, John Gingerich of Maumelle and Fred Gingerich of Duncanville, Texas; two daughters, Susan Sanders of Pine Tree and Jeanie Deck of Fairview, Tenn.; one brother, Jim Gingerich of Stuttgart; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Gingerich will be Friday, March 16, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2001, at 2 p.m., in Stevens Funeral Home, with burial following in Barnshaw Cemetery, with Stevens Funeral home in charge of the arrangements.
GIPSON TERRYLE 6 2 1966 7 18 2001 MT.MORIAH
Mr. Terryle Gipson, age 35, of Chicago, Ill., formerly of Palestine, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Chicago. Mr. Gipson is survived by his wife, Tasha Gipson of Chicago; his father, Johnny Gipson of Chicago; two daughters, Cierra Gipson and Taconna Gipson, both of Chicago; one son, Terryle Gipson of Chicago; and one brother, Anthony Gipson of Chicago. Funeral services for Mr. Gipson will be held Saturday, July 28, 2001, at noon, at Mt.. Moriah M.B. Church in Oak Forrest with burial following in the church cemetery. Anthony Funeral Home in West Memphis is in charge of the arrangements.
GIST JOHN E. 10 7 1935 8 1 2002 SEQUELL VET
Mr. John E. Gist, age 67, of Marianna, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002 at the VA Medical Center in Memphis.Mr. Gist was a crane operator and is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Gist; one son, LeShun Gist of Chicago, Ill.; three daughters, Shelia Gist and Denise Gist both of Chicago, Ill., and JoNette Gist of Calif.; his mother, Dolly Kelly and 10 grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Gist will be held Friday, Aug. 9, 2002 at J.E. Kennedy Chapel from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002 at Pilgram M. B. Church at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in Sequell Cemetery, under the direction of J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home
GIVANS CLYDAIVADEON UNK 9 19 2004 SHILOH
Clydaivdveon La'Darris Givans, infant, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004.Givans, is survived by his mother Coretta Anderson; his father Clyde Ellis Givans Jr.; a brother Deontric Hinttion; his grandparents, Curtis and Christine Anderson, and Clyde Givans Sr. and Elerlen Jenkins; two great grandmothers, Berthina Sinclair and Estella McAdoo and several other relatives.Graveside services for Clydaivdveon La'Darris Givans were held on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery in Widener with Minister Sammie Sinclair officiating. Woodhouse Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
GLASPER FLORINE MRS GREEN 1 25 1919 4 24 2003 POPLAR GROVE NATIVE
Mrs. Florine Glasper, age 84, of Forrest City, died Thursday, April 24, 2003. She was born, Jan. 25, 1919, in Forrest City, the daughter of Coleman Green and Julia D. Griggs.Mrs. Glasper is survived by her husband of 70 years, Troy E. Glasper Sr. of the home; two sons, MacArthur Glasper of Benton Harbor, Mich. and Troy E. Glasper Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind.; three daughters, Bernice Glasper, Georgia Henton and Linda Jones all of Forrest City; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation services for Mrs. Glasper will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2003, from 12 to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Peoples Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Church of God in Christ on Division Street. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery in Colt.
GLASPER TROY UNK 6 9 2005 UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Mr. Troy Glasper, of Indianapolis, Ind. and formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, June 9, 2005, in Indianapolis, Ind.Mr. Glasper is survived by three daughters, Linda Glasper, Bernice Glasper and Georgia Scoott, all of Forrest City; two sons, Troy Glasper Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind. and McArthur Glasper of Benton Harbor, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Glasper will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2005, at the United Christian Fellowship Church at 1 p.m. The Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home of West Memphis is in charge of all arrangements.
GLASPIE CLARENCE 9 20 1951 10 8 2001 CLAYHILL
Clarence Glaspie Funeral services for Clarence K. Glaspie, 50, of Chicogo, formerly of Haynes, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Union M.B. Church in Haynes. Burial was in Clayhill Cemetery in Haynes with Rev. O.B. Brown officiating. Marianna Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GLOVER RUBE UNK 12 3 1905 LULU
Mr.Rube Glover, one of the oldest citizens in this part of the state, died on last Sunday, Dec.3,1905, and was buried the following day at Lulu. Democrat Times. 12-8-1905
GOACHER DOROTHY MRS. 5 19 1929 7 4 2001 CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK
Mrs. Dorothy Goacher, age 72, of Hughes, died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Goacher, a housewife, is survived by a son, Danny Goacher of Hughes and three sisters, Billie Schell of Jonesboro, Ga., and Winfred Johnson and Frankie Speece, both of Iuka, Miss. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Sanford Goacher; Carl Goacher and Brenda Goacher. Visitation will be Saturday, July 7, from 6-9 p.m. in the chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Funeral services for Mrs. Goacher will be held Sunday, July 8, 2001, also at of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis.
GOAD ROBERT 9 25 1945 3 2 2002 Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler, Texas. FCHS-1965
Robert Goad, 56, formerly of Forrest City, died Saturday, March 2, 2002, at his home in Tyler, Texas. He was a 1965 graduate of Forrest City High School and lived in the Forrest City area until 1969. He was recently retired from the Tyler school system. He was a Baptist.He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dell Goad of Forrest City and by his wife, Reba Goad, also of Tyler.Survivors include three children, Robbin Goad Nicholas, Clay Goad and Allen Goad, all of Whitehouse, Texas; a sister, Paulette Goad Kelly of Memphis and two grandchildren.Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but are under the direction of the Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler, Texas.
GOFF HAZEL LOUISE MRS. SYKES 6 19 1930 1 24 2005 MEMORIAL
Mrs. Hazel Louise Sykes Goff, age 74, of San Mateo, Calif., died Jan. 24, 2005. Mrs. Goff was born June 19, 1930, in Forrest City, the daughter of Walter Sykes and Hattie Lee Sykes.Mrs. Goff attended high school in Forrest City. She majored in early childhood cducation and earned a bachelor of science degree in education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.She lived in Illinois where she met and married her husband, Elton Goff, in 1964. She then continued her education at the University of California in Berkeley. She taught in the San Francisco School District for 17 years and was a caterer.She was also active in church as a member of the Rebecca Circle at the First Presbyterian Church in San Mateo, Calif., a deacon, an ordained Elder, was director of church schools at the New Liberation Presbyterian Church of San Francisco, Calif. for several years, was moderator for the Black Presbyterian Women of North California for several years and vice moderator for the Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the Pacific for three years.Mrs. Goff is survived by her husband of 41 years; two brothers, Edward Sykes of San Francisco, Calif. and Wardell Sykes of Forrest City; a sister, Mabel Neasely of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Eltonette Goff.A MEMORIAL for Mrs. Goff will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Macedonia M.B. Church in Madison.
GOFF JAMES MICHAEL 8 20 1956 8 22 2007 MEMORIAL
Mr. James Michael "Mike" Goff, age 51, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at his home. Mr. Goff was born Aug. 20, 1956, in Noblesville, Ind., the son of Joe Goff and Mary Sutton Goff. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life, was a mechanic, a truck driver and a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Goff is survived by a son, Jeff Goff of Forrest City; his father of Forrest City; one sister, Sherry Shepherd of Forrest City; one grandson and other relatives and friends. Visitation for Mr. Goff will be held on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials be made to the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.Published: 2007-08-23
GOFF MARY E, MRS. SUTTON 9 21 1933 1 29 2003 FPARK
6934-NEXT TO JAMES GOFF-Mrs. Mary E. Goff, age 69, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Goff was born Sept. 21, 1933, in Sumter, S.C., the daughter of George Washington Sutton and Bessie Dennis Sutton. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was a retired Forrest City Public School Crossing Guard and was a past employee of A&T. She was also a member and secretary of the Eastern Star and a member of Landmark Baptist Church where she had served as past secretary for over 20 years.Mrs. Goff married James "Joe" Goff in 1954, and he survives her along with two sons, Mike Goff and Jeff Goff both of Forrest City; one daughter, Sherry Shepherd of Forrest City; two brothers, Muldrow Sutton of Sumter, S.C., and Russell Sutton of Greenville, S.C., and three grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Goff will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Landmark Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
GOLATT ALBERTA SISTER-MRS. 9 28 1923 5 6 2004 SHADY GROVE NATIVE
Mrs. Alberta "Sister" Golatt, age 80, of Haynes, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Helena Hospital in Helena.Mrs. Golatt was born in Forrest City, Sept. 28, 1923.She is survived by seven sons, Ernest Lee Golatt Jr. of Chicago, Ill., Carl Lee Golatt of Texarkana, Roosevelt Golatt of Haynes, Luke Golatt and Ivory Golatt both of Forrest City, and Samuel Golatt and Joseph Golatt both of Little Rock; three daughters, Bertha Golatt Bennett of Oak Park, Ill., Estella Golatt Booker and Nearverdia Golatt Brown both of Haynes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Lee Golatt.Visitation for Mrs. Golatt will be held on Friday, June 4, 2004, from 12 to 5 p.m., in the Chapel of People's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2004, at 2:30 p.m. at the Spring Grove M.B. Church in Haynes with Rev. Cedric Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in SHADY GROVE in Haynes.
GOLDBERG ISRAEL 1858 3 28 1903 UNKNOWN
SUICIDE OF ISRAEL GOLDBERG=Israel Goldberg, one of the most prominent and wealthy citizens of St.Francis county, committed suicide at his home in Wheatley, twenty miles west of here, last Saturday morning, Mar.28,1903, by shooting himself five times with a Smith & Wesson pistol. The balls entering just above the heart. He expired almost immediately. He was 45 years of age, and had been conducting a general merchandise business there for the last twenty years. An inquest was held,but no cause could be found. He is survived by a wife and three children, to whom we extend sympathy in their great bereavement. 4-3-1903
GOLDEN JOHN UNK 5 1 1912 INDIANA
John Golden, the owner of several small boats on the St.Francis and L'anguille rivers, died on one of his boats Wednesday night, May 1,1912, after only a short illness. The deceased was formerly a citizen of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and his remains were shipped there for interment, accompanied by his wife, who has been here on the river for some time past. Marianna Index. Capt.Golden had extensive acquaintance in Forrest City, who regret his death.-5-3-1912
GOLDEN DON 2 4 1946 1 31 2003 HUGHES
Mr. Don Golden, age 56, of Forrest City, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.Mr. Golden, born Feb. 4, 1946 in Marianna, was a truck driver and a Baptist. He is survived by one daughter, Donna Powers of Forrest City; one brother, Tommy Sinclair of Marion; two sisters, Doris Lachat of Jonesboro and Paula Levering of Texas and two grandchildren.Funerals services for Mr. Golden were held on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Chelch Regan officiating. Burial followed in Hughes Cemetery.-DON GOLDEN 23 Feb 1946 31 Jan 2003 (V) 72336 (Forrest City
GOLDEN WILLIAM G. 9 27 1920 8 16 2003 MEMORY GARDENS NATIVE
BLYTHEVILLE -- William G. Golden, 82, of Blytheville died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Blytheville. Born in FORREST CITY, he was employed by Railroad and Blytheville Compress and was a member of Gospel Temple, Church of God in Christ, where he served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Golden of Blytheville; four daughters, Charlene Taylor of Detroit, Gloria Harris of Memphis and Marcie Thompson and Erma Jean Golden, both of Blytheville; seven sons, Roy Golden, Charles Golden and Lester Farris, all of Blytheville, James Golden and Willie Golden, both of Detroit, Tony Golden of Bloomington, Ind., and Danny Maurice Golden of Atlanta; one sister, Jenney Mae Stokes of Detroit; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Zula Long Golden. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gospel Temple Church of God in Christ, with Charles E. Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery at Blytheville. Wilson Funeral Home of Blytheville is in charge of arrangements
GOLDSBY CRAWFORD UNK 1896 FCTIMES
Crawford Goldsby, alias "Cherokee Bill" hanged in Fort Smith by the hanging Judge.-3-20-1896
GOLDTHWAIT GEO. UNK 2 5 1900 Kansas
In last week's Times, we mentioned the accident to Geo.Goldthwait, and the subsequent development of pnemonia. Notwithstanding the careful attention of physican and nurse, the young man gradually grew worse and died Monday night at 9:30 p.m.. His relatives were telegraphed, and his brother reached here Sunday, and was constantly by his bedside until the end. The mother was enroute, but was in Memphis, meeting the corpse on its way to Kansas City.FORREST CITY TIMES 2-9-1900
GOOCH NETTIE MRS. 1845 10 17 1901 CITY
NECROLOGICAL=Mrs.Nettie Gooch died Thursday morning, Oct.17,1901 at the age of 56? years, and was buried this morning in the Forrest City cemetery. The lady was well known and dearly beloved by a host of friends and relatives in this city and vicinity, and the news of her demise will be received with universal sorrow. She had been afflicted for many years with cancer and death came as a sweet relief from pain and indescribable bodily distress. She was a brave, conscientious, Christian woman, and bore her infirmities with fortitude and patience. Mrs.Gooch was the mother of Mrs.G.W.Bridgewater, at whose home she died with kind attention and love. 10-18-1901
GOOD IZORA MRS. COLE 4 14 1919 7 30 2001 JOHNSTON
Mrs. Izora Good, age 82, of Brinkley, died Monday, July 30, 2001, at the Arkansas Hospice Center in North Little Rock. Mrs. Good, born April 14, 1919, in Lafe, was the daughter of Albert and Harriet Carnett Cole. She lived most of her life in the Wheatley and Brinkley areas. Mrs. Good was a member of the Goodwin Baptist Church in Goodwin, the women's missionary union and the home demonstration club. Mrs. Good was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Earl "Dock" Good and a granddaughter, Kim Woods, of Austin, Texas. She is survived by a son, Albert Good, of Wheatley; three daughters, Joyce Pillow, of Batesville, Joan Shumate of Branch and Jane Woods of Brinkley; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Good will be held Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at 10 a.m. at Goodwin Baptist Church with Dr. J.E. Hughes and Bro. Bill Good officiating with burial to follow in Johnston Funeral Home under the direction of Fowler Funeral Home. There will be a visitation service tonight, Tuesday, July 31, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fowler Funeral Home.
GOOD JEWEL DEAN MRS. JONES 9 28 1921 5 10 2004 FPARK NATIVE
Mrs. Jewel Dean Jones Good, age 82, of Forrest City, died Monday, May 10, 2004, at Crestpark Nursing Home.Mrs. Good was born Sept. 28, 1921, in Palestine the daughter of Samuel Jackson Jones and Jenetta Dover Jones. She lived in Palestine for most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints.Mrs. Good married Jack Good in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 2003. She is survived by two daughters, Ellen Edmondson of Forrest City and Polly Brown of Olive Branch, Miss.; a stepdaughter, Rita Cox of Cordova, Tenn.; two stepsons, Johnny Good of Conway and Ricky Good of Palestine; two sisters, Lois Jones Johnson of Little Rock and Patsy Howton of Palestine; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.Visitation for Mrs. Good will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 1004, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Artie Lloyd officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
GOOD JOHN L. JR. 1 13 1924 8 4 2003 JOHNSON VET-WWII
WED TO LEONTINE GOOD-Mr. Jack Good, age 79, of Palestine, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Good was born Jan. 13, 1924, in Lake City, the son of John L. Good Sr. and Myrtle Nutt Good. He lived in Palestine for the past 40 years and was a farmer. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Lions Club and the Midway Baptist Church.Mr. Good married Jewel Jones in 1963, and she survives him along with a daughter, Rita Cox of Memphis; two sons, Johnny Good of Conway and Ricki Good of Palestine; two step-daughters, Ellen Edmonson of Forrest City and Polly Brown of Memphis. He is also survived by three sisters, Opal Boling of Paragould, Sunshine Bales of Palestine and Johnnie Faye Hurt of Palestine; four brothers, Charles M. Good and Sumner Good both of California, Rev. Ivory Good of Missouri and Carlyle Good of Florida; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.Visitation for Mr. Good will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003, at 4 p.m. at in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home Rev. Ray Legge and Rev. Ivory Good officiating. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Wheatley.
GOODE NERINE ELIZABETH MRS. 1918 2 25 2003 MEMPHIS MEMORY GARDENS
Mrs. Nerine Elizabeth Goode, age 85, of Arlington, Tenn., died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003.Mrs. Goode was a homemaker, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she served as a Matron for the Woodlawn #74 and Forrest City #531 Chapters of the EOS. She was also a member of the Bellevue Baptist Church.Mrs. Goode is survived by her daughter, Joyce Johnson of Arlington, Tenn.; two sons, Larry C. Goode of Memphis and Malcolm Goode Jr. of Union Grove, Ala.; four brothers, C.C. Coats and C.E. Coats both of Memphis, C.A. Coats of Mesa, Ariz., and J.C. Coats of Quitman, Miss.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Goode.Funeral services for Mrs. Goode will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the Roller Family Funeral Home in Memphis. Burial will follow in Memphis Memory Gardens
GOODLOE ALBERT UNK 3 1895 UNKNOWN
3-8-1895-Albert Goodloe, nephew of R.P.Mead drowned in Moon lake near Indian Bay during the recent freeze when the ice broke beneath him while skating.
GOODWIN ANNIE JEAN MRS. ELLIS UNK 2006 SHADY GROVE
Mrs. Goodwin is survived by her husband, Theodis of Little Rock and Lanika Goodwin of Memphis;three sons, Theodis Goodwin Jr. and Fredrick Goodwin, both of Madison, and Doyle Goodwin of Little Rock. She is also survived by one sister, Gloria McDonald, of Toledo, Ohio; two brothers, Rupert Ellis of Madison and Raymond Ellis of Detroit, Mich.; and nine grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Goodwin will be held on Friday, March 31, 2006, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Jehovah's Witnesses with Bro. U.B. Rose officiating. Burial will follow in SHADY GROVE
GORDON GEORGE WASHINGTON GENERAL 10 5 1836 8 9 1911 ELMWOOD GENERAL-CSA
DEATH=GENERAL GORDON IN FINAL FIGHT=MEMPHIS, TENN.-SOLDIER, LAWYER AND STATESMAN DEAD=Worn out by an illness dating from his last political campaign, Gen.Geoge W.Gordon, when he was re-elected to the national house of representatives, the last General of the Confederacy to serve in that body has answered the summons to join the invisible majority. Weakened by the heat of the past few days and first taken ill at the reunion in Little Rock, he succombed to the ravages of a slow illness on Aug.9,1911. George Washington Gordon was born in Giles county, Tennessee Oct.5,1836. In his early childhood his parents removed to Texas, and later to Mississippi, but as a youth he returned to Tennessee and entered the Western Military Academy, from which he graduated in 1859. At the outbreak of the Civil War General Gordon enlisted as drill master of the Tenth Infantry of the Confederate States. Within a few weeks, he was made a Captain and later promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. A year later he was commisioned Colonel. In 1864 he was named Brigadier General. General Gordon participated with distinction in a number of engagements and at one time was taken prisoner, but was exchanged in 10 days. At the close of the war, he studied the law and was admitted to the bar. He first became Attorney General of Shelby County, after which he held a number of offices of public trust, and was elected to the Sixtieth congress from the tenth district of Tennessee. re-elected to the Sixty First, and Second. He was elected Commander in Chief of the United Confederate Veterans in Mobile and subsequently re-elected last May at the Little Rock reunion. He was credited with being one of the organizers of the Ku Klux Klan in Tennessee.-8-11-1911
GORDON SHAKEERIA MS 1 1 1983 7 29 2005 PINE REST CEMETERY
Ms. Shakeeria Gordon, age 22, of Jonesboro, died Friday, July 29, 2005, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.Ms. Gordon was born Jan. 1, 1983, in West Memphis and was the daughter of Willie Dean Jr. and Shirley Gordon.She is survived by her father, of Racine, Wisc.; her mother, of Jonesboro; foster parents Harold Holland and Sharon Holland, both of Forrest City; a son Terrence M.J. Gordon of Jonesboro; two sisters, Tamera Gordon of Jonesboro and Kyesha Holland of Forrest City; three brothers, Terrence Gordon and Montavious Gordon, both of Jonesboro and Harold Holland Jr., of Forrest City.Visitation for Ms. Gordon will be held on Friday, Aug. 5, 2005, from noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, at noon at New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Rest Cemetery in Lepanto.
GORDON WILLIE MS UNK 3 6 1912 UNKNOWN
MYSTERIOUS DEATH NEAR REESE=Mr.W.H.Cook, Justice of the Peace of East Blackfish township, in the southeastern part of the county, was in the city Monday afternoon, and reported the mysterious killing or death which was discovered near his home last Wednesday, Mar.6,1912. On that morning, E.G.Nelson, a white trapper, was running his traps and discovered the body of a young woman, Willie Gordon in the woods about two miles from his house. She had been in the company of Will Bennett, at the Marianna-Memphis loop camps of the Iron Mountain railroad, who after leaving the Newell camp with Gordon was not seen again until the body was found, with a broken neck. Bennett has not been found since that time.-3-15-1912
GORE ANNIE MISS 1885 7 17 1905 UNKNOWN
The Forrest City Times. July 21, 1905. Miss Annie Gore, formerly of Palestine, died at Wynne Monday. She was about 20 years of age. About ten days ago she became ill, and suffered greatly until death came to her relief.
GORE HENRY McDOWELL 10 2 1911 7 4 1974 BELL NATIVE VET-WWII
Henry Gore. Mr. Henry Gore, aged 62, of 1603 Maple, North Little Rock, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, July 4 at Fort Roots Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. Born October 2, 1911 near Palestine, he was the son of Willie Hudspeth Gore and Henry McDowell Gore. He lived in North Little Rock where he was employed with the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. He was a Baptist and a veteran of World War II. He lived in Palestine for his last eleven years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Wall and Mrs. Gaye Green of North Little Rock; two brothers, Booker Gore of Forrest City and Dick Gore of Forrest City; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Dorher, of North Little Rock; and Mrs. W. G. Tarpley of Little Rock. There are 11 grandchildren. Services will be held at Palestine Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6. The Rev. Carlos Pitts in charge. Burial will be in Bell Cemetery in Palestine. ttp://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=17521552
GORE IMOGENE MRS JONES 10 11 1929 10 24 2007 BELL NATIVE
Mrs. Imogene 'Jean' Gore, age 78, of Palestine, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007, in her home in Palestine. She had been in poor health for the past eight years. Mrs. Gore was born October 11, 1929, in the Salem Community, and was the daughter of Knox Jones and Irma Kyzer Jones Standridge. She lived in Palestine most of her life, was a housewife and was a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. Mrs. Gore married Earl Gore in 1948, and he survives her along with five sons and daughter-in-laws, Dale Gore of Palestine, Darrell Gore and wife, Debbie of Palestine, Harold 'Bubba' Gore and wife, Janet of Colt, Wayne Gore and wife, Robbie of Hot Springs, and Douglas Gore, and wife, Lynn of Marion and Palestine; three sisters, Mrs. Knoxylene Bosnick of Moro, Mrs. Mabel Hooper of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Mrs. Ann Hood of Hot Springs; two brothers, Mr. Mack Standridge of Forrest City and Mr. Jerry 'Pee Wee' Standridge of Hot Springs; ten grandchildren, Jason, Jerra Kaye and Jake Gore, all of Palestine, Michael Gore of Vilonia, Jeremy Gore of West Memphis, Mindy Gore Garner of Cabot, Shane Gore of Owasso, Oklahoma, Michelle Gore Franks of Benton, Jody White Gore of Hot Springs and Cody White Gore of Forrest City; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Elbert Standridge; one brother, E.L. 'Pete' Standridge; and two sisters, Joan Hobson and Geraldine Olszta. Services for Mrs. Gore will be held at the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine, 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2007, with burial in Bell Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at the Church, with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paid obituaryPublished: 2007-10-24
GORMAN DELORES EULENE MRS. NEELY 10 6 1928 6 20 2002 FPARK NATIVE
Mrs. Delores Eulene Gorman, age 73, of Ash Flat, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at the Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat.Mrs. Gorman was born on Oct. 6, 1928 in Madison and was the daughter of George Dewey Neely and Carmon Virginia Reed Neely. She lived in Madison most of her life, was a past employee of Baptist Memorial Hospital and a member of the Madison Baptist Church.Mrs. Gorman is survived by two daughters, Sandy Holland of Ravenden and Coretta Lassise of Aurora, Colo.; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Gorman will be held Sunday, June 23, 2002, at 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2002, with burial to follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
GORMAN MALCOM OMEGA 4 12 1924 4 5 2002 FPARK NATIVE
Mr. Malcolm "Jiggs" Gorman Jr., age 77, of Forrest City, died Friday, April 5, 2002 at his home in Forrest City.He was born April 12, 1924, in Pine Tree, and was the son of Malcolm O. Gorman Sr. and Myrtle Estelle Collier Gorman. He lived in St. Francis County most of his life, was a welder and blacksmith, and was a member of the Village Creek Baptist Church.In 1986, Mr. Gorman married Frances Feltman, who survives him along with two daughters, Sandy Holland of Ravenden and Coretta Lassise of Aurora, Colo.; five stepdaughters; a brother, Jerry O. Gorman of Forrest City; two sisters, Mildred Jean Barker of North Little Rock and Betty Kirby of Forrest City, six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Gorman were held at Village Creek Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Memorials are to be made to Village Creek Baptist Church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GORUM DORRIS 1891 12 20 1904 UNKNOWN
Dorris Gorum, 13 year old son of Mr.& Mrs.H.E.Gorum died at their home in Palestine Tuesday, Dec.20,1904, and was buried Wednesday. The Times extends sympathy to the bereaved family. They have been most unfortunate in the loss of their loved ones, several other children having passed away at an early age. 12-23-1904
GORUM F. M. MRS. UNK 3 20 1899 FCTIMES
The Times is sorry to learn of the death of Mrs.F.M.Gorum, of Palestine, which sad event occurred Monday, Mar.20,1899. She died of congestion and was sick only a few hours. The family have our sympathy in their great bereavement.3-24-1899
GOSSITT BILL MR. UNK 3 5 1902 UNKNOWN
KILLING AT GOODWIN=An unfortunate affair occurred at Goodwin, this county, on Wednesday afternoon, about 2 o'clock, March 5,1902. The circumstances connected with the killing, we learn are as follows: There has been ill feeling between the Gossitts and Oscie Walker for over a year, the Gossitts, on several occasions, while under the influence of liquor, having threatened Walker. Walker, it is said, always avoided them, but went armed for emergency. Walker was engaged as clerk in John Dyal's Store at Goodwin, when on Wednesday the two Gossitts came into store and commenced to abuse Walker. Walker told them to go out, as he did not want any trouble with them. John Gossitt left the store , and Bill Gossitt and Walker went into the rear room to draw some molasses, and while stooping down to turn the faucet, he turned and saw John Gossitt come into the room, shut the door, and attempt to draw a pistol. Walker was too quick, and drawing his weapon fires two shots, hitting John Gossitt in the breast, killing him instantly and causing him to drop his pistol, which Walker picked up and opened fire with both pistols, hitting both the Gossitts repeatedly. Charley Walker, a nephew of Oscie, was in front door of the store, and upon hearing the firing started to the room door, and just as he opened it Bill Gossitt staggered through the door, and dying twenty minutes later, having three fatal wounds. John Gossitt was killed instantly with three shots to the breast. Deputy Murphy, as soon as the news arrived, went and arrested Walker and brought him to Forrest City. Coroner Alley went to the scene and found death to be the result of gunshots in both cases. When the case came before Squire Gorman this morning, Walker was discharged. 3-7-1902
GOSSITT JOHN MR. UNK 3 5 1902 UNKNOWN
KILLING AT GOODWIN=An unfortunate affair occurred at Goodwin, this county, on Wednesday afternoon, about 2 o'clock, March 5,1902. The circumstances connected with the killing, we learn are as follows: There has been ill feeling between the Gossitts and Oscie Walker for over a year, the Gossitts, on several occasions, while under the influence of liquor, having threatened Walker. Walker, it is said, always avoided them, but went armed for emergency. Walker was engaged as clerk in John Dyal's Store at Goodwin, when on Wednesday the two Gossitts came into store and commenced to abuse Walker. Walker told them to go out, as he did not want any trouble with them. John Gossitt left the store , and Bill Gossitt and Walker went into the rear room to draw some molasses, and while stooping down to turn the faucet, he turned and saw John Gossitt come into the room, shut the door, and attempt to draw a pistol. Walker was too quick, and drawing his weapon fires two shots, hitting John Gossitt in the breast, killing him instantly and causing him to drop his pistol, which Walker picked up and opened fire with both pistols, hitting both the Gossitts repeatedly. Charley Walker, a nephew of Oscie, was in front door of the store, and upon hearing the firing started to the room door, and just as he opened it Bill Gossitt staggered through the door, and dying twenty minutes later, having three fatal wounds. John Gossitt was killed instantly with three shots to the breast. Deputy Murphy, as soon as the news arrived, went and arrested Walker and brought him to Forrest City. Coroner Alley went to the scene and found death to be the result of gunshots in both cases. When the case came before Squire Gorman this morning, Walker was discharged. 3-7-1902
GOVAN DANIEL CHEVILLETTE GENERAL 7 4 1827 3 12 1911 HILLCREST=HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS. GENERAL-CSA
DEATH=ANOTHER CONFEDERATE JOINS SILENT BIVOUAC=Gen.David C.Govan, old confederate soldier, Indian agent under Cleveland, and for the past forty years he was one of the most popular planters in the tri-state territory, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.P.H.McKellar, yesterday morning, Mar.12,1911, at the advanced age of 84 years of age. The funeral will take place at Holly Springs, Miss. this morning, and the interrment will be in the family burial ground. Gen. Govan was a native of North Carolina, having been born in that state July 4,1827. When only a boy he moved with his father to Mississippi and settled in Marshal county, near Holly Springs. He was educated at the University of North Carolina, at Columbia, graduating from that institution in 1848. The following year he was seized with gold fever, and went to California, and in company with General Benjamin McCulloch and and a party of Tennesseans and Mississippians, he sought his fortune in the golden west. He returned in 1852, but moved to Phillips county, Arkansas, in 1853, and resided their until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he enlisted with the Confederacy. He organized a company, was made Captain, and went out in Cleburne's Division, Hardee's Corps. Later he was promoted to Colonel, and placed in command of the Arkansas brigade in Cleburne's Division. He took part in the battles of the army of Tennessee, serving under Sidney Albert Johnston and all the other commanders of that army. He and about 600 of his brigade were captured by Gen.Sherman in the battle at Jonesboro, Ga. He was never out of the service during the entire four years of the war. The Marianna division of the Daughters of the Confederacy bears his name. After peace was declared, he settled near Marianna, and used all his energies toward rebuilding his own fallen fortunes and those of his beloved Southland. He led the life of a planter until 1895, when he was appointed Indian agent by Pres.Cleveland, with Headquarters at Washington. For the past few years, he has lived with his children in Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee. Gen.Govan married in 1853 to a daughter of James Harvey Otey, Episcopal Bishop of Tennessee. Several children blessed this union, three of whom are still living. They are Mrs.P.H.McCullar of this city, Mrs.J.J.Sample of Magnolia, Miss., and B.M. Govan of Marianna Ark. Commercial Appeal Mar.13,1911. Deceased was well known here, and thoughout Eastern Arkansas. He was an uncle of Mrs.T.C.Merwin, and had visited here many times over the years. Mr.E.H.Govan came up from Helena on Sunday, and accompanied by Capt.T.C.Merwin to go to Holly Springs on Monday for the services. From notes on FindAGrave: During the California the gold rush, Govan, and his cousin Benjamin McCulloch who, along with his brother Henry Eustace McCulloch, would also become a Confederate general//He was commisioned Brigadier General on Feb.29,1863. GOVAN ANDREW ROBISON JONES MARY PUGH MISS OBIT-PARENTS OF DANIEL C.GOVAN 3-17-1911
GOVAN GEORGE M. COL. 1841 4 14 1899 FCTIMES COLONEL-CSA
Col.Geo.M.Govan, of Holly Springs, who died in New Orleans last week, was well known in eastern Arkansas. He was an uncle of Mrs.T.C.Merwin, of this city.4-21-1899 New Orleans, Louisiana Death Records Index, 1804-1949 about George M. Govan Name: George M. Govan Age: 58 yrs Death Date: 14 Apr 1899 Color: W Page: 159 Volume: 119
GOWDER AGGIE MAE MRS 10 8 1912 2 5 2009 STANLEY GROVE
Mrs. Aggie Mae Gowder, age 96, of Colt, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Gowder was born Oct. 8, 1912, in Ethel, and was a retired house keeper. She is survived by 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and a host of other friends and relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Gowder will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church with Rev. Connie Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Stanley Grove Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.Published: 2009-02-12
GOWDER LENNIE M. MRS. 4 12 1903 3 20 2000 STANLEY GROVE
Lennie M. Gowder, age 96, of Colt, died Monday, March 20, 2000, at her home. Mrs. Gowder was born April 12, 1903. She is survived by one brother, Herman Gowder; two sisters, Madge Witherspoon and Lois Witherspoon both of St. Louis, Mo.; nine grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, March 24, 2000, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Services will be held, Saturday, March 25, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Pine Tree Church of God in Christ. Elder Verlee Lucas will officiate. Burial will be in Stanley Grove Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
GOWDER RUBY MRS. 2 15 1921 9 11 1999 STANLEY GROVE NATIVE
Ruby Gowder, age 78, of Colt, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 15, 1921 in Jericho, Ark. and was a farmer. She is survived by two sons, Johnny Gowder and James Odell Jackson, both of Detroit, Mich.; four daughters, Wyvonie Cooper of Detroit, Darlene Jackson Gowder of Colt, Jeanette Jackson and Debra Ann Jackson, both of Detroit; two brothers, James Lacy of Detroit and Odean Lacy, of St. Louis, Mo.; four sisters, Magnolia Sain of Detroit, Lillie Harris of Memphis, Pauline Stegall of Colt and Francis Lucas of St. Louis; 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Clay Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at Clay Funeral Home with Pastor William Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Stanley Grove Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
GOWEN HAYWARD BENTON 8 18 1842 3 5 1927 HUGHES CEMETERY CSA
Birth: Aug. 18, 1842 Death: Mar. 5, 1927 Mr. Gowen (Gaelic translation for Gowen meaning Smith)a.k.a. Hiram B. H. Gowen was born in 1842 to Reverend William Gowen, Baptist minister, and mother Susan of Shelby County, Tennessee. As the War of Southern Independence or War of Nothern Aggression erupted in May 1861, Hayward along with his older brother, William Franklin, enlisted into the 13th Tennessee Infantry, Company H. The history of this unit can be viewed at http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/csainf/csa13.html. After the war, he married Chloe Ann Sawyer and they moved to Mississippi in 1873 where he held public office. In June 1880, Hayward, Chloe and children(Fanny D., William Jordan, John H., Edna, Emory, and Lofton Sawyer) were living in Tallahachie County, Mississippi in the village of Harrison Station. After his plow attachment patent award in 1888, the remainder of his life is unclear. In one instance he is documented as a resident of Beauvoir Veterans Home in Biloxi, Mississippi, and in the other he is documented as an eighty-five year old farmer living and died in Wynne, Arkansas and is obviously buried in Forrest City, Arkansas. Personal Note: Mr. Gowen and family must have been in the same early 1900s NW Mississippi to Arkansas migration period as my family, the Busby's of Forrest City. The consensus thinking is that they moved to this area because of the new railhead and better farming opportunities. Inscription:CO. H.13 TENN. INFC.S.A. Burial::Hughes Cemetery Hughes (St. Francis County)St. Francis CountyArkansas, USA Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?] Created by: Vohn
GOWEN HAYWARD HENRY 2 24 1913 3 28 2003 FPARK NATIVE
Next to Adelia Gowen-Mr. Hayward Henry Gowen, age 90, of Caldwell, died Friday, March 28, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Gowen, born Feb. 24, 1913, in Colt, was the son of William Jordan Gowen and Sabrella Yarbarough Gowen. He lived in Cross and St. Francis counties for most of his life and was a farmer and a mechanic. Mr. Gowen had served as a Mason and a member of the Colt City Council. He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Caldwell.In 1934, Mr. Gowen married Adelia Hall and she preceded him in death in 1999. He is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Lace of Germantown, Tenn., Henriella Perkins of Sheridan and Chloye Bailey of Little Rock; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Hayward Hall Gowen in 1942.Funeral services for Mr. Gowen will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2003, at First Baptist Church of Caldwell at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
GRACE RAYMOND 8 4 1932 3 17 2005 OAKWOOD CEMETERY-WWII VET-WWII
Mr. Raymond L. Grace, age 81, of Corsicana, Texas, died Thursday, March 17, 2005, at Navarro Regional Hospital.Mr. Grace, born Aug. 4, 1932, in Richland, Texas, was the son of Marvin P. Grace and Vennie L. Black Grace. He served in World War II and worked for the City of Corsicana for many years. Mr. Grace is survived by his wife, Jean Grace of Corsicana; a son, Dr. Coy Grace of Forrest City; a daughter, Carol Rogers of Corsicana; a brother, Hubert C. Grace of Corsicana; a sister, Addie Lee Arnold, also of Corsicana; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Grace will be held, tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with Dr. David Hale officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery
GRACEY BOBBIE GENE 5 30 1949 5 8 2003 HUGHES
Mr. Bobby Gene Gracey, age 53, of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at his home.Mr. Gracey was born May 30, 1949, the son of Howard Gracey Sr., and Sylvia Witt Gracey. He was an auto body technician and a member of the Faith Chapel in Colt.Mr. Gracey is survived by his wife, Carolyn Gracey; four brothers, Howard Gracey, N.L. Gracey, V.O. Gracey and Billy Wayne Gracey, all of Forrest City; and two sisters, Jean Fleming of Colt and Juanita Gray of Paremont, Calif.Visitation for Mr. Gracey will be held on Friday, May 9, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Hughes Cemetery.
GRACEY N. L. 8 8 1936 7 23 2006 FPARK NATIVE
Mr. N.L. Gracey, age 69, of Forrest City, died Sunday, July 23, 2006, at Searcy HealthCare Center in Searcy.Mr. Gracey was born Aug. 8, 1936, in Hughes, the son of Howard Gracey Sr. and Sylvia Witt Gracey. He made his home in Forrest City for most of his life and was a carpenter and a member of the Landmark Baptist Church.Mr. Gracey married Barbara Watters Gracey in 1960 and she survives him along with two sons, Steve Gracey and Michael Gracey both of Forrest City; two daughters, Beverly Kay King of Judsonia and Racheal Miller of Forrest City; three brothers, V.O. Gracey, Howard Gracey Jr. and Billy Wayne Gracey all of Forrest City and two sisters, Juanita Gray of Paramount, Calif. and Jean Flemming of Colt and 10 grandchildren.. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Bobby and two sisters, Thelma James and Peggy Barron.Visitation for Mr. Gracey will be held on Monday, July 24, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery.
GRACEY VASSIE MRS FOWLER 8 18 1903 10 1971 CITY
Oct. 1971Funeral Held For Mrs. V Gracey Funeral Services for Mrs. Vassie Gracey, 68, Of Hughes were heldSaturday at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City. Burial followed in theForrest City Cemetery in Forrest City. Mrs. Gracey was the sister of Willie
GRACY RUBY DELL MRS. HODGES 11 11 1950 5 30 2006 Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery
Funeral services for Ruby Dell Gracy, 55, of Mountain Home will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006 at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Randy Ludwig officiating. Ruby Dell Gracy died Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at her residence. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.Ruby Dell Gracy was born November 11, 1950 at San Diego, California, to Rufus and Betty Cope Hodges. She married Tommy Gracy on January 20, 1973 at Forrest City, Arkansas. She was a partner and secretary/treasurer for Gracy Building and Design who moved to Mountain Home from Forrest City, Arkansas in 1985. Ruby Dell Gracy enjoyed the lake , reading, friends, family, shopping and attending religious conferences with her friends. She was a member of the SITS Group and was secretary/treasurer for the Twin Lakes Soccer Association. She was of Methodist faith.She is survived by her husband Tommy Gracy of Mountain Home, Arkansas; three sons, Cope Gracy of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Daniel and David Gracy of the home; brother Rufus Jesse "Scooter" Hodges, Jr. of Cabot, Arkansas; two aunts, Vaska "Gaga" Cope of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Adelle Shelton of Forrest City, Arkansas; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents.Burial will be in Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery.
GRADDY HAYWOOD UNK 11 3 1906 UNKNOWN
Coroner F.P.Todd received a voucher from the C.R.I.& P.Railway this week for $12.40 to cover the expenses of burying Haywood Graddy, who died Nov.3,1906 near Whitmore. 7-5-1907
GRADY CONNOR J. JR. 12 13 1938 11 10 1999 ST.LUKE
Connor J. Grady, Jr. died, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999. Mr. Grady was born Dec. 13, 1938 to Connor and Mildred Grady. He was a graduate of Hampton Institute and worked as a building contractor and brick masonry teacher. He was employed as the Lee County Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer at the time of his death. Mr. Grady was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and a life long member of St. Luke AME Church. Mr. Grady is survived by his wife Wanda Grady; a daughter, Donna Creer of Little Rock; a son, Connor Grady of Austin, Texas; a sister, Bethena of Cheverly, Md., and a grandson. Visitation was Sunday, from 4-6 p.m. at Kennedy Funeral Home. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Luke AME Church with Pastor Carroll Anderson officiating.
GRADY JANET MARIE HORTON 7 11 1952 6 24 2004 FPARK
Ms. Janet Marie Horton Grady, age 51, of Forrest City, died Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.Ms. Grady was born July 11, 1952, the daughter of Hermon Horton and Milrean Cook Horton. She is survived by her mother of Forrest City; two sons, Michael Ray Horton and Nick Grady; a daughter, Cynthia Reed; three brothers, Steven G. Horton, Michael A. Horton and Rodney D. Horton and four grandchildren.Visitation for Ms. Grady will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
GRADY JOHN H. 4 17 1953 3 22 2001 Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church NATIVE-FCHS-1971
Mr. John H. Grady, age 47 of Wright City, Mo., formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 at his home. Mr. Grady was born and raised in Forrest City and graduated from Forrest City High School in 1971. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Grady of Forrest City; one daughter, Stephanie Grady of Forrest City; three sons, Victor Grady, John Grady, Jr. and Nicholas Grady, all of Forrest City; six sisters and five brothers. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Grady have not been completed at this time.
GRADY PEARL L. MRS. COOPER 2 2 1930 3 13 2007 CASTEEL
Mrs. Pearl L. Grady, age 77, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Grady was born Feb. 2, 1930, in Clarksdale, the daughter of John Henry Cooper and Lena Ingram Cooper. She is survived by seven daughters, Lenamae Jones and Inez Patton both of Cleveland, Ohio, Lula Ware of St. Louis, Mo. and Dora Mull, Rosa Swift, Shirley Haggins and Veornia Franklin all of Forrest City; five sons, Victor Grady of Marietta, Ga., Otis Grady of Cleveland, Ohio and Ezell Grady, Kenny Grady and Harold Grady all of Forrest City; 39 grandchildren and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband J.H. Grady and two sons, John Grady and George Grady. Visitation for Mrs. Grady will be held on Friday, March 16, 2007, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. James Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2007-03-15
GRADY WILL H. UNK 12 31 1898 New Orleans
Death of Will Grady-A dispatch from Lulu, Miss., dated Dec.31,1898. Two men dead, and one mortally wounded, is the result of a three-way duel on the cotton plantation at this place about 2 o'clock this afternoon. The participants were Richard Harmon, J.E.Kennedy, and W.H.Grady. It is now known how the trouble started, but the three were on the platform attending to some cotton, and someone else was near. It seems that a shooting began between Harmon and Kennedy. Harmon fired five shots, all of which hit Kennedy and one hit Grady. Both Harmon and Grady died within minutes, and Grady was suffering shot to the left lung and not expected to live. The above will be sad news to many relatives and friends of W.H.Grady, of this community, where his early manhood was passed. He clerked for his brother Ham Grady in the late 70's and with his brother Toney operated a confectionery business in this place. Mr.Grady died within the hour of arrival at Memphis hospital, and the body was taken to New Orleans for interrment. His sister Mrs.Miller of Lonoke, passed thru on the early train Monday morning, to attend the funeral. The trouble grew out of an attempt by Kennedy and Grady to arrest Harmon.FORREST CITY TIMES 1-6-1899
GRAHAM CORNELIUS 3 15 1926 4 23 2002 MADISON CEMETERY
Mr. Cornelius Graham, aged 76, of Madison, died, Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis.Mr. Graham is survived by a brother, Julius Graham, of Covert, Mich.Funeral services were held at J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, April 27, 2002, with burial following in Madison Cemetery with Pastor Morland Brown officiating. J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRAHAM EVA V. MRS. 7 1 1921 7 27 2001 FORREST CITY NATIVE
Mrs. Eva V. Graham, age 80, of Forrest City, died Friday, July 27, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Graham was born July 1, 1921, in Forrest City and was a retired housekeeper. She is survived by two sons, Elliott Graham Jr. of Williamsville, NY and Spencer Graham of Youngstown, Ohio; six daughters, Ann Davis, Vickie Hughlett and Mary Graham, all of Milwaukee, Wis., Geneva Simmons of Buffalo, NY, Rosie Hamilton and Bernice Stewart, both of Forrest City; a brother, Woodrow Neal of Forrest City; a sister, Rose Grady of Milwaukee, Wis.; 45 grandchildren; 100 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Graham will be held Friday, Aug. 3, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001, at 1 p.m., at Beth Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home
GRAHAM JOHN MRS. ALLEN unk 2 17 1908 ALLEN
The many friends of the family in this city and county were terribly shocked to learn of the very sudden and tragic death of Mrs.John Graham at her county home near Wynne on Monday, Feb.17,1908. She was apparently in good health, and was in the yard looking after household duties, when she was stricken suddenly with a heart attack and stroke and died in a few minutes after being carried in the house. Only her daughter and son were present as Mr.Graham was in town. After notification, her daughter Mrs.J.L.Hare and friends went to the Graham home. Mrs.Graham was a lady of culture and refinement, whose pleasant disposition and graciousness attached friends to her with indissoluble ties. She was the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Abijah and Eliza Adams Allen, and was born in St.Francis county. She was educated at Edgewood Seminary, North Carolina, and was married to John Graham Dec.21,1870, at the home of her stepmother, Mrs.Cecelia McBane Allen, who was also the maternal aunt of Mrs.Graham. There are four living children, Mrs.J.L.Hare, John Jr., Kate and James. Her only brother, Clay Allen, died many years ago, and a half brother, Jno.W.Allen of Knoxville, Tenn. survives her. The funeral services were conducted at the family home Wednesday morning by Dr.J.D.Sibert, and the remains were interred at the Allen cemetery near New Castle. Mrs.Graham was from girlhood an earnest and consistent member of the Presbyterian church. The Allen family is one of the oldest and most respected of Eastern Arkansas. Wynne Blade Democrat. 2-21-1908
GRAHAM JOHN SIDNEY 2 29 1956 1 20 2002 Sunset Cemetery in W.Helena
Mr. John Sidney "Johnny" Graham, age 45, of Oneida, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at the Med in MemphisMr. Graham was born Feb. 29, 1956, in Helena, and was the son of Joe Elwood Graham and Helen Randal Graham. He was a timber consultant and a Baptist.Mr. Graham is survived by his son, John Richard Graham of Lexa; his father; seven brothers, Joe Graham of Oneida, Willie Graham of Batesville, Allen Ray "Buddy" Graham of Montrose, Herbie Graham of Indian Bay, Jerry Graham of Cherry Valley, Billy Graham of Rena Lara, Miss., and Bobby Graham of Holly Grove; seven sisters, Alice Faye Anderson and Mary Smith, both of Marianna, Imogene Watkins and Jackie Graham, both of Gill, Marie Ables of Oneida, Judy Wood of Snow Lake, Miss., and Carolyn Ables of Grenada, Miss.Visitation with the family of Mr. Graham will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Graham will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home, with Bro. Harold Danley officiating the service. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in West Helena, under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home. Mr. John Sidney "Johnny" Graham, age 45, of Oneida, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at the Med in Memphis. Mr. Graham was born Feb. 29, 1956, in Helena, and was the son of Joe Elwood Graham and Helen Randal Graham. He was a timber consultant and a Baptist.Mr. Graham is survived by his son, John Richard Graham of Lexa; his father; seven brothers, Joe Graham of Oneida, Willie Graham of Batesville, Allen Ray "Buddy" Graham of Montrose, Herbie Graham of Indian Bay, Jerry Graham of Cherry Valley, Billy Graham of Rena Lara, Miss., and Bobby Graham of Holly Grove; seven sisters, Alice Faye Anderson and Mary Smith, both of Marianna, Imogene Watkins and Jackie Graham, both of Gill, Marie Ables of Oneida, Judy Wood of Snow Lake, Miss., and Carolyn Ables of Grenada, Miss.Visitation with the family of Mr. Graham will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Graham will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home, with Bro. Harold Danley officiating the service. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in West Helena, under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
GRAHAM KATHRYN M. YATES 1 7 1938 3 8 2003 FPARK
Mother/Grandmother-Mrs. Kathryn "Kitty" Graham, age 65, of Forrest City, died Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Graham, born Jan. 7, 1938, in Dewitt, was the daughter of Fred Yates and Gladys Davis. She made her home in Forrest City for all of her life and was a factory worker and a Baptist.Mrs. Graham is survived by two sons, Michael Gray of Wynne and Charles Gray of Forrest City; two daughters, Kathy Shipp and Tracey Parkinson, both of Forrest City; her mother; three sisters, Nancy Knight of Houston, Texas, Marie Sauls and Dorothy Silski, both of Caldwell; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Graham will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Steven's Chapel with Bro. Norman Like officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
GRAHAM SPENCER LEE 6 30 1941 2 21 2008 UNKNOWN NATIVE
Sunrise June 30, 1941- Sunset Feb. 21, 2008. Deacon Spencer Lee Graham departed this life Thursday, February 21, 2008 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Youngstown, OH. He was born June 30, 1941 in Forrest City, AR. The son to Elliott and Eva Graham. He was a former employee of a steel mill in Buffalo, NY and was head cook at Longo's Italian Restaurant for over 16 years. He was a faithful member of Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ for 20 years, he was loyal to his pastor and first lady and was committed to helping to build God's house. He served as a deacon on the deacon's board until his death. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 23 years, the former Juanita Ward; two daughters, Mrs. Glenell (James) Brooke and Mrs. Tamara (George) Johnson both of Youngstown; 11 sons, Spencer (Ethel) Graham, Jr. of Tacoma, WA., Jeremiah Graham of Columbus, Nahum, Daniel, Timothy, Elliott, Gideon, Caleb, Israel, Jonathan and Matthew Graham, all of Youngstown; a brother Elliott T. Graham, Jr. of Williamville, N; six sisters, Ann Davis, Rosie Hamilton and Bernice Stewart, all of Forrest City, AR., Geneva Simmons of Buffalo, Vicky Hughlett and Mary Graham both of Milwaukee. Five grandchildren, Jamica Graham, Dylan and Jordyn Johnson, James C. Brooke and Stephon Graham; one great-grandchild Charisma M. Caldwell; and a host of family and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Author and Frank Graham. Home going celebration was held at Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ Thursday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m. with L.E. Blacks, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home in charge. Deacon Graham was a very loved and respected man. He was referred to as a gentle giant. He was a man of few words but had an impact on all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all. Scripture: II Timothy 4: 7-8: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Lovingly submitted by his family, thank you to L.E. Blacks, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home. Paid obituary. Published: 2008-03-05
GRAHAM WILLIE L. JR. 5 6 1947 4 25 2007 SCOTT BOND USNAVY
Mr. Willie L. Graham Jr., age 59, of Madison, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Graham was born May 6, 1947, in Madison. He was a teacher in the Brinkey School District and a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by three sisters, Gail Graham and Ennie Hardrick both of Madison and Shirley Winfrey of Jacksonville, Fla. and a brother, Bennie Graham of Madison. Funeral services for Mr. Graham will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Madison Light Baptist Church with Elder Roger McGhee officiating. Burial will follow in Scott-Bond Cemetery in Madison. Clay Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-04-27
GRAMMAR G. A. ELDER UNK 6 27 1902 UNKNOWN
Elder G.A.Grammar died in Memphis last Friday, June 27,1902. He was a good man, a true friend, genial, sincere, patriotic. We, in common with scores of other friends in this county, regret his death. 7-4-1902
GRANBERRY ROBERT III 6 25 1938 5 6 2003 CLAYHILL CEMETERY
Mr. Robert Granberry III, aged 64, of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 8, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.He was born June 25, 1938, in Haynes, the son of Robert Granberry II and Leola Washington. He was a member of Spring Grove Baptist Church.He is survived by three sons, Anthony Granberry of Milwaukee, Wis., Robert Granberry IV of Dallas, Texas and Rodney Grandberry of Pine Bluff; two daughters, Lequita White of Crow Creek, and Felicia LaShay Hawkins; three sisters, Gloria Granberry and Eva Wilson of Haynes and Lola James of St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers, Allen Granberry and Donald Granberry, both of St. Louis and Fred Granberry of Bellville, Ill.; eight grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.Funeral services for Mr. Granberry were held Monday, May 12, 2003, at the Spring Grove M.B. Church at Haynes. Burial followed in Clayhill Cemetery, under the direction of People's Funeral Home.
GRANDBERNY WILL UNK 1899 FCTIMES
The grim harvestor, Death has made a deep furrow among the old time folks of this city the past week. The familiar figures of John Evans, Will Grandberny, and Jim Ford will no longer be seen in the walks of life-they have passed over the river.10-13-1899
GRANT BONNIE DENMAN MRS. 1 12 1920 4 1 2002 Lone Tree Cemetery Chap
Mrs. Bonnie Denman Watkins Grant, age 82, of Stuttgart, died Monday, April 1, 2002, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.Mrs. Grant, formerly of Forrest City, was born Jan. 12, 1920, in Stuttgart. Prior to her retirement, she was a homemaker and was employed by Denmans Jewelers. She was also a member of First United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Troy Watkins Jr. and a son, Charles T. Watkins III.She is survived by her husband, Elmer Grant, of the home, four daughters, Cindy Fulenwider of Little Rock and Pam Watkins, Pat Howey and Sherry Tuminello, all of Stuttgart; a sister, Donna Gillette of Memphis; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Grant will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2002, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Grant will be held Thursday, April 4, 2002, at 1:30 p.m. at Lone Tree Cemetery Chapel with Rev. George Rook officiating. Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart is in charge of arrangements.
GRANT CHARLIE UNK 1 9 1897 YOCONA
McDaniel-Charlie Grant, son of J.J.Grant, died on the 9th of Jan.1897, and was buried at the Yocona burying ground.JAN.22,1897 FORREST CITY TIMES NEWSPAPER
GRANT EDWARD M. 8 20 1921 7 14 2007 HUGHES NATIVE VET-WWII
Mr. Edward M. Grant, age 85, of Colt, died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at his home. Mr. Grant was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Colt, and was the son of Hubert M. Grant and Effie Hall Grant. He lived in Colt for most of his life and was retired from Eaton Corp. where he worked for 35 years. Mr. Grant was a veteran of World War II and was recognized in 1998 for 50 years of continued membership in the American Legion. He was also a member of Colt United Methodist Church. Mr. Grant married Sara Beatrice Pervin in 1941 and she preceded him in death in 1997. He is survived by two daughters, Pamela M. Hess of Colt and Beverly Parker of Jonesboro; a son, Edward Wayne Grant of Colt; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Grant Pettus, in 1950. Visitation for Mr. Grant will be held on Monday, July 16, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Hughes Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to Colt United Methodist Church.Published: 2007-07-16
GRANT J. H. UNK 12 3 1901 FAMILY PLOT
Mr.J.H.Grant, an old and highly respected citizen of Lee county, residing near Haynes, died of pneumonia Tuesday night, Dec.3, 1901, and was interred the following day in the family burying ground. Mr.Grant was one of the old landmarks and occupied an important position in the church and society and the community wherein he has dwelt so long and honorably is naturally bowed down with grief over the passing of this just and right man, who had always lived in the fear and admonition of the Lord. 12-6-1901
GRANTHAM JOSEPH FREEMAN 1892 4 16 1942 HUGHES
Wynne Progress-Joseph Freeman Grantham (my mother's father)-April 16, 1942 J.F. Grantham 50 of Colt died at his home at ten o'clock this morning following an illness of two months. He was employed by the R.T. Simmons orchard. Survivors include his widow, three sons, Pelton, Havis, and Charlie Grantham; and two daughters, Rachel Grantham and Josephine Martin. Funeral services will be conducted at the New Hope church Friday morning at 11 o'clock with the internment at the Hughes Cemetery, Kernodle Funeral home is in charge. Ann Branch.
GRANTHAM VIOLA MRS. EPPES 2 7 1924 1 26 2001 HARRIS CHAPEL
Mrs. Viola "Pete" Grantham, age 76, of Wynne, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2001.Mrs. Grantham was born on Feb. 7, 1924, in Waterloo, Ala. She was the daughter of Clarence H. Eppes and Pearl Craven Eppes. Mrs. Grantham was a retired bus driver for the Wynne School District and was a housewife. She was a member of Good Sam's Crowley's Ridge Runners, and a member of Wynne Church of Christ.Mrs. Grantham was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Brown; three brothers, C.H. Eppes, Jr., Kenneth Eppes, and Jerry Eppes.She is survived by her husband, Raymond H. Grantham, of Wynne; a son, Danny Grantham, of Wynne; two sisters, Pauline Cowan, of Wynne, and Odessa Holt, of Rochell, Ill.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Funeral services were held today at 2 p.m. in Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne, Burial followed in HARRIS CHAPEL. The family requests all memorials be made to the American Cancer Society
GRAVES RUFUS UNK 1 13 1897 FCTIMES
A sad dispensation of Providence was visited upon the family of D.W.Graves Wednesday afternoon, Jan.13,1897, in the death of their little baby son, Rufus. Rev.Mr.Simpson officiated at the funeral.1-15-1897
GRAVES Z. C. DR. 1820 1902 TENNESSEE
DEATH OF DR.Z.C.GRAVES=The recent death of Dr.Z.C.Graves, the first and only President of the Mary Sharp College, located at Winchester, Tennessee, will cause a feeling of sadness to all the hearts of many noble women of the south who spent their college days at old Mary Sharp. He was the brother of Dr.J.R.Graves, the famous Baptist preacher, who died at Memphis some years ago, and went to Winchester to establish the college in the year 1880. Dr.Graves was 82 years of age when he died. Dr. Graves and his wife were born in Vermont, and their oldest son lost his life in the Confederate army. The Mary Sharp College was the pioneer in the higher education of women. 7-18-1902
GRAY A. H. DR. 6 19 1839 12 11 1894 McDANIEL
Dr. A. H. Gray, an old and highly respected citizen of Jericho died Wednesday and was buried at McDaniel yesterday. He leaves a wife and daughter, who have the kindly sympathy of all. 12-14-1894
GRAY CHARLEY V. MRS. HUFFMAN 5 10 1910 7 20 2000 LOUGHRIDGE
Charley V. Gray, age 90, of Cabot, died Thursday, July 20, 2000. Mrs. Gray was a homemaker and member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Ida Huffman; her husband, Joe Lee Gray; and two sons, Jessie Lee Gray and Theo Gray. Mrs. Gray is survived by three sons, Berlin Gray, of Cabot, Johnny Gray, of Forrest City, and Kenneth Gray, of Stockton, Calif.; six daughters, Addie Childress, of Memphis, Evie Bramel, of Moro, Shirley Linder, of Lafayette, Ind., Peggy Paulsen, of Cabot, Barbara Mason, of Atoka, Tenn., and Frankie Griffin, of Keller, Texas; 29 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, July 22, 2000, at 10 a.m., at Bethel Baptist Church , with Dr. Thom South officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Loughridge Cemetery in Colt under the direction of Cabot Funeral Home.
GRAY CLYDE 8 28 1958 10 3 2007 CLARK NATIVE USARMY
Mr. Clyde Gray, age 57, of Colt, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Gray was born Aug. 28, 1950, in Palestine. He was a factory worker with Meuller and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Gray is survived by his wife, Ailverline Gray of Colt; two sons, Marco C. Gray of Forrest City and Elbony D. Gray of Colt; three brothers, Aubrey Jones of Pine Tree, Rickey McKinney of Rockford, Ill. and Leonard Hall of Cleveland, Ohio; nine sisters, Loretta Beasley of Rockford, Ill., Carolyn Knox and Queen Harvey both of Memphis, Patsy McKinney of Cleveland, Ohio, Cora Turnbore and Willie Ann McKinney, both of Rodchester, N.Y., Alberta Handcock and Sharon Butler both of St. Louis, Mo. and Elnora Guy of Atlanta, Ga. and two grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Gray will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the Beth Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Connie Moore officiating. Burial will follow in CLARK in Colt.Published: 2007-10-11 on FAG
GRAY E. T. 2 8 1852 9 5 1902 CITY
Passed Away=Tom Gray is Dead= Mr.E.T.Gray, MOSTLY UNREADABLE=He left a wife, and stood for high morals and religious principles. He had just sold his business Aug.29 to Paslay & Johnson. Services by Rev.W.C.Davidson of the Methodist church, and the minister of the Presbyterian church. Was born in Jasper Co. Alabama Feb.8,1852, was left an orphan at the age of 9 years. He died last Friday, Sep.5,1902. He came to this city in 1871, from La Grange, Tenn. where he earned the money to travel by splitting rails. Upon arrival here, he found he had no money, trade or profession, and with but little experience. He was City Marshall of Forrest City for several years. With force of will power, and coupled with sound business judgement, he amassed a comfortable fortune. He was married to Miss Tula Paslay, eldest daughter of Rev.W.H.Paslay, of this city. Mr.Gray was a lifelong Old School Presbyterian, and was active in the church. Two children were born, Henry and Thomas, bright little fellows and very interesting. 9-12-1902 most of this information found in this paper. 9-5-1902
GRAY ELIZA MRS. 4 12 UNK 7 19 1909 HUGHES
IN MEMORIAM=The angel of death visited another home and plucked one of its sweetest flowers, when it called home Mrs.Eliza Gray on July 19,1909. She was born Apr.12,18?, and was married to Mr.J.J.Gray Dec.17,1879, professed religion and joined the Methodist church in August, 1889, her membership being kept in Wynne. All that knew her can realize the loss of a devoted little lady. Her life was an example to those who love God and keep his commandments. Her suffering was great, but her spirit was strong, she had been ill for eighteen months. She leaves a husband and eight children, a mother and two brothers to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest in the Hughes cemetery on July 20. 8-6-1909
GRAY HOSEA 1919 1 2 2002 CLARK in Colt
Mr. Hosea Gray, age 83, of Colt, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Gray is survived by one daughter, Lena Hutchins of Memphis; one son, Archie Davis of Forrest City; one sister, Christine Hancock of Colt; and four grandchildren.Funeral service for Mr. Gray will be conducted on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at 1:30 p.m., at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church in Colt. Burial will follow in CLARK in Colt, under the direction of Jackson-Highley Funeral Home of West Helena.
GRAY JOE G. 3 27 1924 4 5 2004 FPARK NATIVE USARMY AIR CORPS-WWII-POW
5347&53460Mr. Joe G. Gray, age 80, of Forrest City, died Monday, April 5, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Gray was born March 27, 1924, in Forrest City, the son of Thomas Gerald Gray and Grace Donham Gray. He lived in Forrest City all of his life, was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Air Force, a retired pharmacist at Palace Drug Store, and a member of the First Baptist Church.Mr. Gray married Marion Ella Powell in 1949 and she survives him along with two sisters, Jane McMurry of Forrest City and Ruth Ann Gray of Memphis; and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mr. Gray will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2004, graveside at 2 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery. NELL JARRETT'S SCRAPBOOKWord was received by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gray this morning in an official statement from the War Department that their son, Sgt. Joe Gray, who was reported missing on February 7th, is now a prisoner of war in a German campaign Italy. Sgt. Gray is a member of the Army Air Corps.
GRAY MARTHA ANTOINETTE MRS. McDANIEL 8 6 1854 5 3 1906 McDANIEL
Death of Mrs.Gray=Mrs.Martha Antoinette Gray, widow of Dr.Allen H.Gray, died yesterday morning at the Crofford Sanitarium in Memphis, May 3,1906, where she had been taken several weeks ago for treatment. She was about 52 years of age, and one of St.Francis county's most noble Christian women. The precious remains arrived here yesterday morning, and were taken in charge by Stevens Brothers Undertakers, who conveyed them to the home of her brother, Mr.S.P.McDaniel, Forrest City, and were interred in the McDaniel cemetery this afternoon, Rev.Sidney Babcock performing the funeral ceremonies. She leaves a daughter, Mrs.Joe Campbell of Caldwell, and two sons, Bert and Ernest, of McDaniel, besides five brothers and numerous other relatives in the county, to mourn. She was a sister of our neighbor, Mr.S.P.McDaniel, to whom and others bereaved who we offer our sincere sympathy and condolence. She was a splendid woman, and has gone to her reward. Her brother, Mr.A.J.McDaniel of Memphis attended the funeral. 5-4-1906
GRAY R. P. 1882 9 1904 UNKNOWN
Negro Killed at Palestine=R.P.Gray, aged about 22 years, was shot by Mr.Henry Jordan of Palestine last Saturday. It arose over the place where Gray was told to store cotton that he picked. Unable to read the particulars. Gray lived a couple of days and died from the pistol shot. 9-30-1904
GRAY WALTER UNK 6 6 1905 COLLIERSVILLE
AN ATTROCIOUS DEED-Walter Gray, merchant and farmer on St.Francis river, brained with an ax, body loaded with iron, and thrown into the river. Three white men and a negroe charged and in jail for committing the inhuman deed. On Saturday morning, June 10,1905, while employed in catching logs, at the river near Madison, Andy Reed, a negroe, discovered the body of a man floating downstream, at a point near the box factory. Reed immediately caught the gruesome find, and tied it up to the bank, and notified the citizens of Madison, who notifed the coroner and sheriff. Coroner Alley proceeded to the scene at once, and empanelling a jury, held an inquest, at which the only witness, Reed, was examined. The result was an unknown man, hit with an ax in the head which caused his death. It was soon learned that Mr.Walter Gray had been missing since June 6. HIs location is nine miles north of Madison on the St.Francis river. The examination of his place revealed evidence of foul play, on Sunday Undertaker Stevens took the body for preparation, and shipped it to Colliersville. Mrs.Gray, mother of Walter Gray, swore out a warrant for Gus Benton, who had been staying with Gray at his store since January. A colored man, who had been doing work for Gus Benton, upon investigation, John Davis, confessed to the plot of Gus Benton, Bob Martin, and Henry Minor, stating that Benton had planned the deed. They waited until he was asleep, then came in and used the ax on him, resulting in his death. Over $600 was in the store, and Benton deposited $200 in the Bankd of Eastern Arkansas, and Martin was spending money freely in town a day or two after the killing.Judge Hutton to Try Men Who Killed Walter Gray-Sheriff W.E.Williams on orders of Judge Hutton, convened a special grand jury on Monday to look into the murder of Walter Gray. There has been talk of a lynching. 6-16-1905
GRAY WILBUR LESLIE 12 18 1909 2 6 1999 MARIANNA MEMORIAL USARMY
Wilbur Leslie Gray, 89, died Saturday, February 6, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. He was a resident of Lee County and a auto mechanic for Bush Ford Dealer/Marianna. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He also was a member of the American Legion and a 32nd Degree Mason-Lodge #171. He is survived by his brother, Mack Gray of Des Arc and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 9, at Roller-Citizens Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Rick Needham officiating. Burial followed at Marianna Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Boyd Russell, Jack Beauchamp, Ray Cross, W.D. Rice, Alton Yancey and George Helton.Arrangements were handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral
GRAY WILGUS 3 14 1934 6 2 2005 FPARK
Mr. Wilgus Gray, age 71, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, June 2, 2005, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. He was a roofer and a Baptist.Mr. Gray is survived by two sons, Michael Gray of Jonesboro and Charlie Gray of Forrest City; two daughters, Kathy Shipp and Tracey Parkinson both of Forrest City; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Gray and a grandson.Visitation for Mr. Gray will be Friday, June 3, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2005, at 2 p.m. graveside at Forrest Park Cemetery with Bro. William Witcher officiating.
GREEN CLOTEAN MRS 4 13 1922 3 12 2009 PARADISE
Mrs. Clotean Green, age 86, of Forrest City, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Crestpark Retirement Inn. Mrs. Green was born April 13, 1922, in Hazen and was a homemaker. Mrs. Green is survived by her husband, Elisha Green of Forrest City; four sons, Levoy Green of Memphis, L.A. Green of Chicago, Ill., Frederick Green of Millington, Tenn. and David Green of Widener; two daughters, Shirley Jones of Chicago, Ill., Patricia Green of Palestine; a sister, Velma Anderson of South Bend, Ind.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Green will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Salem Baptist Church on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Eddie Eskridge officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Garden Cemetery.Published: 2009-03-19
GREEN JAMES CARL 5 14 1926 6 26 2001 LINDSEY CEMETERY
Mr. James Carl "Abe" Green, age 75, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at the Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City. Mr. Green was born May 14, 1926, in Hughes, the son of James and Mary Ann Baty Green. He had been a farmer and worked at the Doc Hardin Sawmill for over 20 years. Mr. Green was a resident of Hunter, prior to moving to Crestpark Nursing Home. He is survived by one sister, Mamie Hamby of Caldwell. Mr. Green was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Johnnie Vaughn and two sisters, Jessie Franks and Pauline Matthewson. Funeral services for Mr. Green will be Thursday, June 28, 2001, at 2 p.m., at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne with Rev. Myron Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Lindsey Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne and McCrory. PHOTO=son of. James and Mary Ann Baty Green.
GREEN KAMERON LAMAR 11 20 1990 1 15 2003 CLARK
Mr. Kameron Lamar Green, age 12, of Colt, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at his home.Mr. Green is survived by his parents, Will and Lynett Green, both of the home; his grandparents, John Dillard, Arlene Breathitt, Will Breathitt and Georgia Breathitt, all of Colt; a sister, Jasmin Houston; and three brothers Devin Green, Ryan Green and Daramine Houston.Visitation for Mr. Green will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at the Moores Chapel C.M.E. Church in Colt from 1 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Moores Chapel C.M.E. Church in Colt. Burial will follow in CLARK. The J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
GREEN M. E. MRS. 1878 7 5 1906 CITY
NEUROLOGICAL=Mrs.M.E.Green, aged 28 years, beloved wife of Mr.T.B.Green, died at their home at Blackfish siding, on July 5,1906 of dropsy. The remains were brought to this city and interred in the Forrest City cemetery, Rev.S.H.Babcock, of the Methodist church, performing the funeral services. She was a loving wife and a good neighbor whose loss will be greatly felt in that neighborhood. 7-13-1906
GREEN MARY ALICE MISS 6 6 1921 8 30 2007 FORREST CITY NATIVE
Ms. Mary Alice Green, age 86, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at Crestpark Retirement Inn and Residential. Ms. Green was born June 6, 1921, in Madison. She was a retired house worker. She is survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services for Ms. Green were held on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary M.B. Church with Rev. Oscar Jones officiating. Burial followed in Forrest City Cemetery. Clay Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007
GREEN MIKE UNK 6 13 1904 CITY
Mike, infant son of T.B.Green, of near Rawlinson, died June 13,1904, and the remains were brought here for interment in the Forrest City Cemetery the following day. We extend the bereaved our sincere sympathy. 6-10-1904
GREEN MOLLY GERTRUDE MRS. WOOTEN 1 24 1929 10 19 2003 OAK GROVE CEMETERY
Mrs. Molly Gertrude Green, age 74, of Moro, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.Mrs. Green, born Jan. 24, 1929, in Searcy County, was the daughter of Allen and Ethel Huffman Wooten. She was a housewife and a member of the Monroe County Line Church.Mrs. Green is survived by her husband, Robert Green of Moro; three sons, Donald Green of Danville, Roger Green of Moro and Charles Green of Clarendon; two daughters, Linda Brown of Dardanelle and Emma Green of Clarendon; one brother, Jessie Wooten of Zent; four sisters, Winnie Sauls of Wynne, Willie Sullivan of Searcy, Mary Bell Williams of Bald Knob, and Shirley Gray of Pangburn; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Wooten in 1993 and a sister, Sarah POE earlier this year.Visitation for Mrs. Green will be held tonight, Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Morgan Chapel with Bro. Leon Browning and Sis. Louise Browning officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
GREEN PAULA MRS. BOLICK 4 1 1948 12 2 2001 Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Mrs. Paula Bolick Green, age 53, of Cabot, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001.Mrs. Green, the daughter of Paul and Lois Bolick of Beebe, and spent 23 years as a teacher.She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Green of the home; her parents and her grandmother; Edra Girdley of Keiser.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Green were held Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Cabot Funeral Home.The family requests that memorials be made in her name to the Cabot Scholarship Foundation, care of Cal Aldridge, 200 W. Main St., Cabot, AR 72023.
GREEN RACHAEL MISS UNK 10 27 1901 CITY
11-1-1901 A sad event happened at the Hotel St.Francis last Saturday, Oct.27,1901. Mr.& Mrs.Thos.Green who reside in the bottoms, brought their little daughter Rachael to town for medical attention, but the little one was beyond help, and died from congestion. The remains were laid to rest in the Forrest City cemetery the same afternoon.
GREEN THEATRIC JR. 9 1 1954 12 4 2001 CLARK NATIVE
Mr. Theatric Green Jr., age 47, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. Mr. Green, formerly of Forrest City, was born, Sept. 1, 1954, in Forrest City, to Theatric Green Sr. and Vivian Jones White. Mr. Green is survived by a daughter, Naobie Green of Forrest City; four sisters, Regenia Howard of Memphis, Renita Cole and Janette Moore, both of Forrest City and Helen Green of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Danny White of San Antonio, Texas and John White of Forrest City and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Green will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Moriah, M.B. Church with Rev. Alex Winfrey officiating. Burial will follow in CLARK under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary
GREEN WARREN G. 8 2 1924 10 16 2003 POPLAR GROVE CEMETERY
Mr. Warren G. Green, age 79, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, at his home. He was a farmer, a deacon and janitor.Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Hattie B. Green of Forrest City, a son, Warren G. Green Jr.; six daughters, Doris Rogers, Barbara Tobar, Earlene Lattimore, Vera Dowson, Christine Benson and Felicia Morrow all of Forrest City; a brother, Lorenzo Green of Gary, Ind.; four sisters, Lillie Taylor of Chicago, Ill., Vera Brown and Annie Moore Rogers both of Fresno, Calif. and Williene Williams of North Little Rock; 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home of Wynne from 1 to 3 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Poplar Grove M.B. Church in Forrest City. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery.
GREEN WILLIE 7 5 1920 3 26 2008 SHADY GROVE
Mr. Willie Green, age 87, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City. Mr. Green was born July 5, 1920, in Itta Bena, Miss. and was a retired custodian for the Forrest City School District. He is survived by His wife, Maggie Summerville Green of Forrest City; four sons, Tyron Green and Willie Green Jr., both of Chicago, Ill.; Benny Tubbs of Mesquite, Texas and Roy Lee Tubbs of Detroit, Mich.; four daughters, Lucille Hudson, Mary Green and Cathy Green all of Chicago, Ill. and Barbara Tubbs Smith of Lakeview Terrace, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Visitation for Mr. Green will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. James Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in SHADY GROVE. Published: 2008-03-28
GREENACRE TEDDY 1898 9 18 1902 CITY
The family of Mr.& Mrs.George Greenacre have the sympathy of their friends in the death of their 4 year old son, Teddy, who died on Thursday of last week, Sep.18,1902 at their home on the Stone place. The remains of the precious baby were laid to rest in the Forrest City Cemetery Friday morning. 9-26-1902
GREENE MAXINE JOANNA MRS. MARTIN 7 12 1912 12 19 2005 MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY
Maxine Joanna (Martin) Greene, age 93, of Lead Hill, AR, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005 at the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison, AR.She was born July 12, 1912, in Peters Prairie, OK, outside Southwest City, Missouri, the daughter of Alberta Wallace and Nancy Virginia (Hammack) Martin.She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lead Hill, AR, and with her late husband, Garland John Greene, owned and operated Greene's Court in that community. She was a former resident of Rogers and Fayetteville, AR, where she graduated high school in 1930. At the University of Arkansas, she met and married her husband, who graduated from the College of Agriculture and entered a career in the Extension Service. The couple followed his career in the state of Arkansas in towns including Valley Springs, Huntsville, Clarksville and finally, Forrest City, AR. They retired to Lead Hill in 1971 where she resided at the time of her death. In addition to raising a family of four daughters, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, she wrote a newspaper column and articles about local folk ways and continued her interest in wild foods. She wrote four books, compiling her collection of recipes of the Ozarks' most bountiful and neglected wild foods and her words of collected wisdom, for many years exhibiting at the War Eagle Craft Fairs.She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland John Greene, on September 14, 1995, and her brother, Hugh McLean Martin.Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law: Virginia Mae and Morgan Collins Jr., of Forrest City, AR; Garlanda Joanna and William Thomas Melton of Houston, Texas; Mary Lin and Charles Sherrod Archer, Jasper, AR and Janis Ann and James Daniel Sprott of Harrison, AR; eight grandchildren, Carren Kae Audrain of Germantown, TN; Cheryl Lyn Draper of Paragould, AR; Ellis Morgan Collins, III of Rogers, AR; Susan Elizabeth Melton of Houston, TX; Allison DeShields Melton of Seattle, WA; Laura Lin Warren of Conway, AR; Adam Sherrod Archer of Lead Hill; Daniel Matthew Sprott of Harrison; Sarah Elizabeth Heringer of Jonesboro, AR and Emily Ann Sprott of Fayetteville, AR; eight great-grandchildren, Scott Randall Audrain, Jr., of Memphis, TN; Bradley Collins Audrain of Fayetteville, AR; Spencer Kimball Audrain of Germantown, TN; Dixie Collins Newman of Maumelle, AR; Virginia Alexander Draper of Little Rock; Morgan Ashley Draper of Paragould, AR; Katie Elizabeth Collins of Fayetteville and Mary Morgan Collins of Rogers, AR.Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2005, at the Maplewood Cemetery.Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison.Pallbearers will be Ellis Morgan Collins, III, Adam Sherrod Archer, Daniel Matthew Sprott, Scott Randall Audrain, Jr., Bradley Collins Audrain and Spencer Kimball Audrain.Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Randall Audrain Sr., James Ashley Draper, Ryan Wesley Heringer and Donald Trevor Newman.
GREENHAW MAXIE BEATRICE MRS ARMSTRONG 1 16 1925 11 28 2008 HUGHES CEMETERY
Maxie Greenhaw Jan. 16, 1925-Nov. 28, 2008 WYNNE - Maxie Beatrice Greenhaw, 83, of Wynne died Friday.She was born at Plant City, Fla., the daughter of Elmer and Rosa Donoho Armstrong.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Greenhaw; and three brothers.Survivors include five sons, three daughters, two brothers, one sister, 26 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. in Village Creek Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Hughes Cemetery.Visitation will be today from 3-5 p.m. in Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home, (870) 238-9400.www.thompsonwilsonfh.com
GREENHAW ROBERT 10 29 1918 3 22 2000 HUGHES USARMY AIR CORPS-WWII
Robert Greenhaw, age 81, of Colt, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at a hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Greenhaw was born Oct. 29, 1918, and was the son of Charlie Greenhaw and Arby Rimmer Greenhaw. He was a farm mechanic, a U. S. Army-Air Force Veteran and a member of the Village Creek Baptist Church. He was also a member of the American Legion and Veteran's of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn in 1945. He is survived by his wife, Maxie Greenhaw of Colt; five sons, Leslie of Trumann, Terry of Wynne, Darrel of Iowa, Jimmy and Steve, both of Jonesboro; > three daughters, Linda Smith of Memphis, Mary Campbell of Colt, Debbie McGreger of Bruce, Miss.; a brother, Amberis Greenhaw of Russellville; two sisters, Gracy Towns of Russellville, Inas Camp of Manila; 23 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation will by Friday, March 24, 2000, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 25, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Village Creek Baptist Church with Brother Albert Young officiating, assisted by Brother Neal Clark and Brother Darrell Cordell. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery > under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
GREENHILL GERALDINE MRS. KERR 10 9 1939 5 15 2001 MEMORIAL
Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Greenhill, age 61, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at the Methodist Hospital in MemphisMrs. Greenhill was born Oct. 9, 1939, in Cloudcroft, N.M. and was the daughter of William Kerr and Norma Wightman Kerr. She lived in Forrest City for the past 10 years and was a nurse for the Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Greenhill was preceded in death by her husband, David Greenhill in 1992. She is survived by one son, W. Reeves Moore of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Sherry Timmons of Forrest City; one brother, William Kerr, Jr. of Ohio; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.A MEMORIAL will be held for Mrs. Greenhill, Thursday, May 17, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
GREENWOOD MARY MRS. 1834 10 2 1901 FCTIMES
NECROLOGICAL=Died in this city, Tuesday, Oct.2,1901, Mary Greenwood, aged 67 years. Mary Greenwood was born in Franklin, Va. in 1834, and in 1854 she was sold and carried to Aberdeen, Miss., she was first married to George Ford Terrell, who was separated from her in 1859. In 1864 she was married to James Greenwood, and she joined the M.E.Church the same year when she professed religion, and joined the church in Aberdeen. where she remained until 1886, when she moved to Forrest City. She joined Kinett Chapel M.E. church in 1887, and has been a vital member since. She was a mother of ten children, but all save two have preceded her to the spirit land. She patiently bore the painful illness, and died in the full triumph of a Christian faith. Aunt Mary was one of the old timers who everybody loved because of her kind and gentle disposition. She had been in the employ of Mr.& Mrs.John M.Prewett for the past seven years, and will be sorely missed. 10-11-1901
GREER PEARL MRS. GREEN 10 29 1916 2 2 2001 SCOTT BOND CEMETERY
Mrs. Pearl Greer, age 84, of Forrest City, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001 at the Baptist Medical Center.Mrs. Greer, a housekeeper, was born Oct. 29, 1916 in Meridian, Miss. to Markcus and Creola Green.She is survived by two sons, Robert Greer Jr. of Toledo, Ohio and Markcus Greer of Forrest City; three daughters, Roberta McFadden of Detroit, Mich., Rosie Dority of Little Rock and Mary Lee Dillard of Forrest City; two sisters, Emma Thompson of Toledo, Ohio and Katie Bailey of Forrest City; 33 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Greer will be Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Greer will be Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001 at 10 a.m. at United Christian M.B. Church. Burial will follow at Scott-Bond Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
GREER SALLIE MISS UNK 4 10 1911 MARIANNA
DEATH=Miss Sallie Greer, ward of Lon Slaughter, died Monday, Apr.10,1911, at Palestine. The remains were embalmed by A.L.Stevens, and shipped to Marianna for burial. She was born in Marianna, and when her mother died two or three years ago, she went to live with Mr.& Mrs.Lon Slaughter of Palestine. Last week she returned from a visit to her sister in Millerton, Oklahoma, where she spent several months. From her letters, Mr.Slaughter surmised she was ill, and asked her to come home. She was so ill, she had to be carried from the train Thursday, and with the best medical skill available, it was not sufficient to stop the suffering until her death on Monday. The remains were brought here for interment on Tuesday, and the services were held at the Baptist church, where Rev.Arthur Fox performed the ceremonies. To her sisters Mrs.Mina Jones and other relatives, and to Mr.& Mrs.Lon Slaughter, we extend the Times sympathy. A pathetic incident in connection with the death of this lovely young lady was the presence of Mr.Elliott of Millerton, Okla., to whom she was engaged to be married in June. Marianna Index. 4-14-1911
GREGORY MAJOR 2 17 1924 1 14 2004 FORREST CITY
Mr. Major Gregory, age 79, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at his home. Mr. Gregory, was born Feb. 17, 1924, in Oseceola. He was retired from Forrest City Water Utility.Mr. Gregory is survived by his wife, Sallie B. Gregory of Forrest City; a son, Willie Gregory of Forrest City; four daughters, Elizabeth Ray of Wheatley, Louise Gregory, Mae Gregory and Vickie Gregory all of Aurora, Ill.; and many other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mr. Gregory were held on Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Beth Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Marland Brown officiating. Burial followed in Forrest City Cemetery. Clay Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
GREGORY MARY PATRICIA 11 23 1929 6 9 2006 MEMORIAL FCHS-1947
Mary Patricia "Pat" GregoryThis is announcing the departure of Mary Patricia "Pat" Gregory of this life on Friday, June 9, 2006.She was born November 23, 1929, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of John Dodson Gregory and Olive Vivian Harris Gregory. She graduated from the University of Arkansas, where she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority, Mortar Board and Psi Chi honor societies.She was the first woman to achieve both the Certified Shopping Manager and Certified Marketing Director certifications from the International Council of Shopping Centers.She is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Edward Harris of Forrest City; eight first cousins, Rush Harris of Forrest City, Harriette Adams of Jonesboro, Marjorie Baucum of Memphis, Tennessee, Sue Speir of Senatobia, Mississippi, Louise Miles of Nashville, Tennessee, Dorothy Thurman of Chattanooga, Tennessee, John Unkel of Dayton, Texas and Betty Southerland of Legona Woods, California; and several other cousins and friends.There will be no service scheduled as it was her wishes to be cremated. Memorials are to be made to a charity of one's choice. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GREGORY MURPHY 5 13 1926 7 22 2004 CLARK
Mr. Murphy Gregory, age 78, of Forrest City, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Crestpark Retirement Inn and Residential Care. Mr. Gregory was born May 13, 1926, in Wynne. He was a retired truck driver.Mr. Gregory is survived by his wife, Bobbie Gregory of Forrest City; a son, Anthony Scott of Madison; five daughters, Sandra Gregory, Melba Gregory and Vickie Montgomery all of Memphis, Carolyn Jones of Houston, Texas and Dorothy Moore of St. Louis, Mo.; and two stepdaughters, Louise Moore of Forrest City and Linda White of Jonesboro. He is also survived by two sisters, Nettie Haggans and Josephine Drake, both of Chicago, Ill.; a brother, O.B. Haggans of St. Louis, Mo.; 23 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr., Gregory will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2004, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 30, 2004, at 1 p.m., at the United Christian M.B. Church with Rev. Norris Latham officiating. Burial will follow in CLARK in Caldwell.
GREGORY OLIVE MRS. HARRIS 9 25 1902 9 2 1971 FPARK NATIVE
Birth: Sep. 25, 1902 Death: Sep. 2, 1971 9/2/1971Olive GregoryMrs. Olive Gregory, 68, Rt. 1, Forrest City died Thursday night at Forrest Memorial Hospital. She has been in the hospital seriously ill for the past four months.Born September 25, 1902, in the Parrott Community, north of Forrest City, she was the daughter of Mrs. Clementine Satterfield Harris and James Harper Harris.She had spent most of her life in Forrest City, with the expection of 12 years she lived in Tennessee.She was a school teacher and an active member of the Methodist Church. She was a member of Delta Kapa Gamma teaching sorority. Married to John Dodsen Gregory 43 years, he survivers her alongwith one daughter, Pat Gregory of Houston; one brother, Edward Harris of Forrest City; one sister, Mrs. Burlie Mae Allen of Memphis. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday with Dr. Earl Hughes in charge of services. Burial will follow in the Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge.
GREGORY PEARLIE D. 10 3 1931 7 23 2005 CASTEEL NATIVE
FORREST CITY -- Pearlie D. Gregory, 73, of FORREST CITY died Saturday, July 23, 2005 at Jonesboro. Born at FORREST CITY, she was a homemaker. Survivors include five daughters, Pearlie Mae Rucker and Diann Taylor, both of Jonesboro, Charlene Covington of Jacksonville, and Brenda Robinson and Patricia Gregory, both of FORREST CITY; three sons, Aaron Gregory of Jonesboro, William Gregory Jr. of Garland, Texas, and Alvin Gregory of FORREST CITY; three sisters, Jannie Satterwhite of Chicago and Ruthie Harris and Dorthy Anderson, both of FORREST CITY; one brother, James Moore of FORREST CITY; 27 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Gregory Sr., and four children. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Church of Madison, with the Rev. Leon Sims officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL
GREGORY ROBERT 1 24 1905 11 15 2001 CASTEEL
Mr. Robert Gregory, age 95, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at Crestpark Skilled Nursing Home. Mr. Gregory was a custodian and a member of Beth Salem Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by four daughters, Lessie Reed Hailey, Letha Moore and Linda Ashford John, all of Memphis and Lureline Hardin James of Chicago, Ill.; one son, Timothy Michael Gregory of Forrest City; and 18 grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Gregory will be held Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Gregory will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at 1 p.m., at Beth Salem Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Vernon Faulkner officiating the service. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
GREGORY SALLIE MRS. BOLES 3 23 1922 12 10 2005 MEMORIAL
Mrs. Sallie Boles Gregory, age 83, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, at Zion Grace Hospital in Detroit, Mich.Mrs. Gregory was born March 23, 1922, in Black Hawk, Miss. She is survived by two sons, John Franklin Sr. of Forrest City and Charles Clayborn of Memphis; a daughter, Eveene Lewis of Detroit, Mich.; a step-son, Willie Gregory of Forrest City; five step-daughters, Elizabeth Ray of Wheatley and Louise Gregory, Mary Gregory, Vickey Gregory and Barbara Gregory, all of Aurora, Ill.; 20 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren.MEMORIALs for Mrs. Gregory will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Beth Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Rayfield Walker officiating under the direction of Clay Funeral Home
GRICE JAMES 1 25 1972 10 9 2008 FORREST CHAPEL
James Grice Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 SAGE - James Harold Grice, 36, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at his home.Born Jan. 25, 1972, in Batesville, he was the son of James Willard Grice and Verna Lee Harris Grice. He was a graduate of Melbourne High School. He was employed by Bay and Associates in Austin, Texas, as a senior electrical designer. He was a member of Finley Creek Baptist Church. He was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge in Rogers and was a member of the Southwest Shriners.Survivors include his parents of Sage; a sister, Rebecca Felton of Melbourne; and two aunts, Evelyn Sue Jenkins of Bakersfield, Calif., and Bernadine Mays of Pine Bluff.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleo and Rena Grice and Leamon and Velma Lee Harris; and four uncles, Charles Harris, Cleo Harris, Berna Harold Grice and Lowell Harris.MEMORIALs will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Howard Memorial Chapel in Melbourne with Tom Sauer officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.Pallbearers will be the members of Antioch Masonic Lodge No. 241.Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital, 6977 Main St., Houston, TX 77030-3701.
GRIFFIN LEROY 12 5 1934 3 8 2001 FPARK
Mr. Leroy Griffin, age 66, of Forrest City, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife Margaret Griffin of Forrest City; three sons, one daughter and five grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Griffin will be Sunday, March 11, 2001, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 12, 2001, at 10 a.m. at Morgan Funeral Home. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIN NANCY M. MRS. 2 28 1932 11 23 2002 HUGHES
Mrs. Nancy Griffin Hughes, age 71, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.Mrs. Hughes, born Feb. 28, 1931, in Norphlet, was a housewife and a member of Caldwell Baptist Church. She had lived in St. Francis County since 1996.In 1950, Mrs. Hughes married James M. Griffin Sr., and he preceded her in death in 1999. She married Fred Hughes in 2000 and he survives her along with two sons, James M. Griffin Jr. and Thomas Andy Griffin, both of Marion; one daughter, Nancy Jo Griffin of Forrest City; a brother, Herbert Bates of Junction City; two sisters, Irene Scarborough of Norphlet and Cormay Hatcher of Smackover; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Hughes were held today, Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed in Hughes Cemetery
GRIFFIN QUENTILLAR MRS. 1 26 1914 8 3 2008 SCOTT BOND CEMETERY
Mrs. Quentillar Griffin, age 94, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Griffin was born Jan. 26, 1914, in Star City and was a retired farmer. She is survived by a host of family members and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Griffin will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at 11 a.m., at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. James Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Scott Bond Cemetery in Madison. Clay Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2008-08-07 Forrest City Times Herald
GRIFFIN SAMMY N. 6 20 1958 11 19 1999 CASTEEL NATIVE
Sammy N. Griffin, 41, of Forrest City died Friday Nov. 19, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Griffin was born June 20, 1958, in Hughes and was the son of LeRoy Griffin and Paralee Crawford Griffin. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Fryar Griffin of Forrest City; his mother, Paralee Crawford Griffin of Forrest City; eight stepsons, Micheal Fryar, Eddie Fryar, Dennis Fryar and Melvin Fryar, all of Forrest City, Tony Fryar, Anthony Fryar, Gerald Fryar and Don Fryar all of Tulsa, Okla.; three sisters, Betty Green and Nancy Williams, both of Forrest City, Margaret Griffin of Hughes; a brother, LeRoy Griffin Jr. of West Memphis and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 25, at Woodhouse Mortuary from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 26, at 12 noon at New Light M.B. church with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating. Burial will follow at CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
GRIFFIN WILLARD LEE 5 12 1921 12 25 2004 FPARK NATIVE PVT-USARMY-WWII
Mr. Willard Lee Griffin, age 83, of Memphis, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at his home.Mr. Griffin, born May 12, 1921, in Palestine, was the son of Wash Griffin and Mae Watson Griffin. He was a retired painter and lived in Memphis for most of his life and was a veteran of World War II.Mr. Griffin married Ruby K. Atwell in 1949 and she survives him along with one brother, Eugene Griffin of California and two sisters, Etta Busby of Forrest City and Annette Browder of Memphis.Visitation for Mr. Griffin will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery .
GRIFFITH BETTY STILES MRS. 6 24 1910 1 1 1999 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Betty Stiles Griffith, 88, died Friday, January 1 [1999], at Helena Regional Medical Center. She was a farmer and a member of the Methodist Church in Marianna. She is survived by two sons, William R. Griffith of Rondo and Robert G. Griffith of Amory, MS; three sisters, Margurite Taylor of Vineyard, Ann Scott of Conway and Rubye Robards of Fayetteville; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Griffith. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4, at 10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel in Marianna with Rev. Austin Hamilton officiating. Burial followed at Marianna Memorial Park. Visitation was held at Roller-Citizens on Sunday, January 3, from 5-8 p.m. Pallbearers were Ricky Griffith, Mark Griffith, David Griffith, Eric Griffith, Colby McChesney and John Griffith. Arrangements were handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
GRIFFITH GRAHAM 3 27 1908 6 3 2002 UNKNOWN
Mr. Graham Griffith, born Mar.27,1908, age 94, died Monday, June 3, 2002 at Crestpark Retirement Inn.He was born in Fredericktown, Mo., and moved to St. Francis County in 1929. He had lumber businesses in Hughes and Madison. He served as president of the Arkansas Wood Products Association in 1969.Mr. Griffith was active in the Presbyterian Church, and he and his late wife, Elizabeth McLain Griffith, were organizing members of the Hughes Presbyterian Church in 1949. The family moved to Forrest City, and Mr. Griffith served as an elder and choir member in Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church.Mr. Griffith served on the Zoning Board of Forest City and on the Forrest Memorial Hospital Board. He was Treasurer of the City of Hughes and a member of the Crowley's Ridge Shrine Club. He was an organizing member of the Hughes Rotary Club and served in every elected office.Mr. Griffith is survived by two daughters, Patsy Griffith Wagner of South Berwick, Maine and Betty Griffith McCallen of Collierville, Tenn.; two sons, Graham McClain Griffith of Germantown, Tenn. and Gordon Fentress Griffith of Forrest City; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
GRIFFITH MAGGIE MRS. HIGGS 11 24 1907 12 1 2001 Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway
Mrs. Maggie Higgs Griffith, age 94, of Conway, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at St. Andrews Place Nursing Center in Conway.Mrs. Griffith, born Nov. 24, 1907, in Conway, was the daughter of J.C. Fremont Higgs and Sophronia Nelms Higgs. She was a retired teacher with the Conway Public School District where the Maggie Griffith Math and Science Building was named after her. She also served as a Sunday School teacher at Robinson and Center Church of Christ for 50 years.Mrs. Griffith was preceded in death by her husband, Byron L. Griffith; a son, Wayne Griffith; a grandson, Byron T. Griffith; a brother, Garland Higgs and a sister, Mamie Roberts. She is survived by a son, Royce Griffith of Forrest City; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.A graveside funeral service for Mrs. Griffith will be held, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway with Fred Strasser officiating. Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway will be in charge of arrangements.
GRIFFITH PATRICIA ANN MRS. POWELL 9 28 1929 7 29 2005 OAK GROVE CEMETERY
Patricia Ann Griffith, our beloved family matriarch, passed away at home on July 29, 2005, at the age of 75.Born September 28, 1929, in Conway, Arkansas, to Claud and Virgie Powell, she was a homemaker and a member of the Wynne Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Lou Powell, and a son, Byron Theodore Griffith.Pat is survived by her husband of 56 years, Royce Lee Griffith. Survivors also include daughter Patricia Lee Griffith of Little Rock, AR; daughter Becky Hale and her husband, Ron, of North Little Rock, AR; son John Griffith and his wife, Alice, of Nashville, TN; "adopted" daughter Carol Barber and her husband Charlie, of Jonesboro, AR; brother Bill Powell and his wife, Kathy, of Venice, FL; brother Bob Powell and his wife, Jo of Rye, AR; sister Martha Blancke and her husband, Dudley, of Hot Springs, AR; 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.Pat had a special interest in and love for lighthouses. How ironic that as head of our family, she was our lighthouse and beacon, with a power and continuous light that served as a priceless example to her loved ones as we navigate through life.Pat's devotion to God and her unwavering faith and diligence in prayer was her strength in difficult times and a joyful response in the good. It was her belief that when our perishable earthly bodies have been transformed into heavenly bodies that will never die, then at last the scriptures will come true: "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (I Cor. 15:55-57). Today, the sting of death is felt deeply by her loved church family, and many friends, but we rejoice in Pat's ultimate victory and celebrate a life well lived.Visitation will be Monday, August 1, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at the Wynne Church of Christ, 916 East Bridges Street, Wynne, AR. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, at the Wynne church at 10:00 a.m. Brief graveside service will be held that afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, AR.Pallbearers are Charlie Barber, Hollis Coleman, Jay Griffith, Rob Griffith, Ron Hale, Ryan Hale, Gerry Smith, and Sammy Whitlock, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are the Shepherds and Deacons of the Wynne church, Royce McEuen, and Jim Roberts.
GRIFFITH ROYCE LEE 10 29 1928 9 23 2007 OAK GROVE USNAVY
Mr. Royce Lee Griffith, age 78, of Forrest City, died on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, at his home. Mr. Griffith was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Conway and was the son of Byron Lee Griffith and Maggie Higgs Griffith. Following service in the U.S. Navy, Griffith worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for more than 35 years and retired as area manager of network. Mr. Griffith is survived by a son, John Griffith of Nashville, Tenn.; three daughters, Patricia Lee Griffith of Benton, Becky Hale of North Little Rock and Carol Barber of Jonesboro; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Griffith; a son, Byron Theodore Griffith and a brother Garland Wayne Griffith. Visitation for Mr. Griffith will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wynne Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Wynne Church of Christ with burial following at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway. Roller Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna is in charge of all arrangements. To visit the online guestbook visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Wynne Church of Christ; Children's Homes of Paragould or the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham Street, Slot 816, Little Rock, AR 72205-9985. Published: 2007-09-25
GRIGGS AMERICUS NEELY 5 22 1912 10 12 2005 POPLAR GROVE NATIVE
Mr. Americus Neely Griggs, age 93, of Colt, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005, in Social Circle, GA. He was a former employee of Summer Sweet Orchards and a deacon and founding member of Poplar Grove M.B. Church in Colt.Mr. Griggs was born, May 22, 1912, in Forrest City, the son of John Dallas Griggs and Alvida (Alvirva) Bowers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Castle Griggs, in 2003, his son, Rev. Andrew L. Griggs, I, in 1994; his sister Arlease Barnes; his brothers, Burdette Woods, Omega Griggs and Walter Cobb; his sister-in-law, Elmore Franklin Woods, Pearl Anderson Griggs and Mozella Edwards Cobb; brothers-in-law, S.D. Green, Oliver Green, Warren G. Green, Buster Williams and Clarence Rogers.Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Ruby J. Griggs of Social Circle, GA, three granddaughters, Carolyn Griggs Ribot of Monticello, GA, Marion Griggs of North Little Rock, and Brenda Griggs Billins of Social Circle, GA; four grandsons, Andrew L. Griggs, II of Decatur, AL, Michael Griggs of Troy, NY, William (LaSonya) Griggs of Canastota, NY, Jeffrey (Wanda) Griggs of Utica, NY; twelve great grandchildren; on great great granddaughter; sisters-in-law, Vera Brown of Fresno, CA, Annie M. Rodgers of Fresno, CA, Lillie (Rev. James) Taylor of Chicago, IL, Willene Williams of North Little Rock, Alma Green of Forrest City, Willie Mae Green of Gary, IN; Hattie B. Green of Forrest City, one brother-in-law, Lorenzo (Rev. Lessie) Green of Gary, IN; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 220 Murray Ave, Wynne, AR 72396. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 17, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar Grove M.B. Church with Rev. Pernell Brown, officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery in Colt under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
GRIGGS BLANCH MRS. SMITH 5 22 1929 5 6 2004 SCOTT BOND CEMETERY
Mrs. Blanch Griggs, age 74, of Madison, died Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood, Mississippi.Mrs. Griggs was born May 22, 1929, in Lexington, Miss., and was the daughter of Holsey Smith and Ethel Jefferson Smith. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Goss of Madison; seven sisters, Roberta Seale of Detroit, Mich., Louise Greer, Madora Morgan and Clara Garnett, all of Lexington, Miss.; Dorothy Williams and Elzbeth Williams, both of Memphis and Mablene Coleman of Chicago, Ill.; and three brothers, William Smith, Robert Smith and Curtis Smith, all of Lexington, Mississippi.Visitation for Mrs. Griggs will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2004, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 14, 2004, at 1 p.m. at St. John M.B. Church with Rev. James Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Scott Bond Cemetery in Madison.
GRIGGS GEORGE UNK 8 12 1897 FCTIMES
Coroner M.N.Gaines held a inquest over the death of Geo.Griggs, at Colt yesteday. The verdict was that he came to his death from a knife wound, inflicted by one Cap. Morgan. Morgan is still at large, though the sheriff and deputies are scouring the county for him. The tragedy occurred at the barbeque pits Wednesday night, and was the outcome of a quarrel. Cap. Morgan was captured at Black Oak Ridge, Mississippi County Aug.28,1897.8-13-1897
GRIGGS JUNIOR ALBERT 7 25 1914 9 9 2002 West Tennessee National Cemetery in Memphis NATIVE USARMY
Mr. Junior Albert Griggs, age 88, of Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, at the Veteran's Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Griggs was born July 25, 1914, in Newcastle, the son of John Griggs and Maude Griggs. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arie Lee Hicks, in 1976.Survivors include four daughters, Alvah Griggs Washington of Forrest City, Sheila Lacy of Jonesboro, Deborah Franklin of West Memphis and Latricia Franklin of St. Louis; five sons, Odell Griggs Sr., of Houston, Ralph Griggs of Little Rock, Terry Griggs of Garland, Texas, Merlin Griggs of Houston, and Courtland Davis of Marianna; one brother, Elmer Williams of St. Louis; 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.A wake for Mr. Griggs will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, at the Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, at the Beth Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Rayfield Walker officiating. Burial will follow in West Tennessee National Cemetery in Memphis under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
GRIGGS MARGARET F. MRS MOORE 6 21 1935 10 28 2008 FPARK GET
Mrs. Margaret F. “Nanny” Griggs, age 73, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Mrs. Griggs was born June 21, 1935, in Jackson County, Fla., the daughter of Alison Moore and Lucinda Avery Moore. She lived in Forrest City for the past 15 years. She was a housewife and a mother. Mrs. Griggs married Charles Griggs, and he preceded her in death in 1981. She is survived by a son, James Roberts of Florida; eight daughters, Cathy Short, Melyssa Allen and Melynda Oyarvide, all of Kentucky, Cindy Johnson of Florida and Karen Whitehead, Brenda Driver, Kathie Chapman and Linda Roberts, all of Forrest City. She is also survived by a brother, Roy Moore of Florida; 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Roberts Sr., and two grandsons, Charles Driver and Kenneth Roberts Jr. Visitation for Mrs. Griggs will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at www.stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2008-10-30
GRIGGS NEVILLE LEWIS 8 1 1946 7 14 2001 MEMORIAL
Mr. Neville Lewis Griggs, age 53, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Mr. Griggs was born Aug. 1, 1946, in Memphis and was the son of Frederick and Dorothy Church Griggs. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Griggs is survived by his wife, Judy Lynn Griggs of the home; a son, Herschel Garrison Griggs of Fayetteville; three daughters, Lynn Hernandez of Forrest City, Mary Lee Purnell of Sikeston, Mo. and Laura Moody of Colt; a sister, Brenda LaBrott of Sikeston, Mo.; a step-son, Shawn Stoner and eight grandchildren. A MEMORIAL was held Monday, July 16, 2001, at Beard's Funeral Chapel of Fayetteville with Bro. Larry Bonds officiating. Beard's Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GRIGGS PEARL MRS. 10 28 1912 6 29 2000 CLAY HILL
Pearl Griggs, of Forrest City, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Griggs was a homemaker and a member of Rising Sun Mass Choir. She is survived by a daughter, Althema Griggs, of Forrest City; a son, Reuben Griggs, of Forrest City; two sisters, M. I. Coleman, of Chicago, Ill., Edna Fryer, of Omaha, Neb.; and a brother, Rev. James Anderson, of Omaha, Neb. Visitation will be Friday, July 7, 2000, at Kennedy Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 8, 2000, at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. John Strong and Rev. James Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Clay Hill Cemetery in Haynes under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
GRIGGS VIRGINIA MRS. CASTLE 10 16 1915 5 3 2003 POPLAR GROVE CEMETERY
Mrs. Virginia Griggs, BORN OCT.16,1915, age 86, of Colt, died Saturday, May 3, 2003, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Americus Griggs of Colt; two brothers, Lorenzo Green of Gary, Ind. and Warren G. Green of Colt; four sisters, Vera Brown of California, Addie M. Rodgers of Los Angeles, Calif., Lilly Taylor of Chicago, Ill. and Willene Williams of North Little Rock; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2003, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 1 p.m. at the Popular Grove M.B. Church in Colt. Burial will follow in Popular Grave Cemetery in Colt.
GRIGGS WILL UNK 3 27 1903 UNKNOWN
RIVER ACCIDENT AT MADISON=Last Friday Afternoon, Mar.27,1903, about 5 o'clock, the steamer Hazel Rice, with a large derrick and barge of logs in tow, while attempting to pass the draw of the railroad bridge at Madison, on the St.Francis river, struck the pier, sinking the barge, and damaging the boat and derrick. During the excitement, Will Griggs, who was assisting Station Agent Chaney in operating the draw of the bridge, became panic stricken, and leaped into the river. A rope was thrown to him, and every effort was made to rescue him, but all to no avail, as he soon sank out of sight. The body has not been recovered. 4-3-1903
GRIHAM CHARLIE L. 2 10 1921 1 7 2006 ST.JOHN NATIVE
Mr. Charlie L. Griham, age 84, of Madison died Saturday, January 7, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City, AR.He was born February 10, 1921 in Widener, AR, to Odell Graham Sr. and Ida Thomas Graham. He was the oldest of thirteen children.Mr. Griham was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lorene, a son Charles Griham, a daughter Evelyn Nicks, his father Odell Graham Sr., his mother Ida Thomas Graham Agnew, step-mother Dovanna Graham, three sisters Dessie Graham, Delois Graham, Lucille Graham Taggert, two brothers Theopolis Graham and Robert T. Agnew Sr.He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Billy (Cheryl) Griham, Fort Smith, Lydell (Gina) Griham, St. Louis, MO and Minister Harold (Valerie) Griham, Madison; six daughters, Linda (Dr. Charles) Hicks, Cleveland, MS, Mary Hall, Madison, Joyce (Ronnie) Alexander, Forrest City, Donna (Harold) Johnson and Evangelist Diane G. Edwards, Fort Washington, MD, and Sharon (Michael) McBrayer, Del City, OK; three brothers, Shahied Abdul (Herbert Agnew), Milwaukee, WI, Houston (Mary) Agnew, Forrest City, and Odell (Lorraine) Graham Jr., Portland, OR; four sisters, Azzie Hicks, ST. Louis, MO, Melba (Oscar) Myles, Leominister, MA, Doris (Rev. Tommie) Roper, Princeton, NJ and Quincy Ann Koonce, Atlanta, GA; thirty grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Visitation will be held, Friday, January 13, 2006, from Noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary and Saturday, January 14 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church in Madison.Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14 at 11 a.m. at St. John Baptist church with burial in St. John Cemetery.
GRIHAM LORENE MRS. PRICE 4 6 1926 4 1 2003 ST.JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH
Mrs. Lorene "Flossy" Price Griham, age 76, of Madison, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003.Mrs. Griham is survived by her husband, Charlie Griham; seven daughters, Linda Hicks, Evelyn Nicks, Mary Hall, Joyce Alexander, Donna Johnson, Diane Edwards and Sharon Griham; three sons, Billy Griham, Harold Griham and Lydell Griham; 28 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mrs. Griham will be held on Friday, April 4, 2003, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Robinson Mortiary in North Little Rock and on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. John Baptist Church in Madison. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the St. John Baptist Church in Madison.
GRIHAM-NICKS EVELYN A. MRS. 2 14 1948 11 6 2003 ST.JOHN CEMETERY
Mrs. Evelyn A. Griham-Nicks, age 55, of Madison, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in Forrest City.Mrs. Griham-Nicks was born Feb. 14, 1948, the daughter of Charlie Griham and Lorene "Flossy" Price-Griham. She was a member of the St. John Baptist Church in Madison.Mrs. Griham-Nicks is survived by her three daughters, Chandra Griham of Oklahoma, Kimberly Moore of Largo, Md. and Lesley Phillips of Madison; 17 step children; six sisters, Linda Hicks, Mary Hall, Joyce Alexander, Donna Johnson, Minister Diane Edwards and Sharon Griham; three brothers, Billy Griham, Minister Harold Griham and Lydell Griham; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James A. Nicks; her mother; and a brother Charles Griham Jr.Visitation for Mrs. Griham-Nicks will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the St. John Baptist Church in Madison. Funeral services will follow at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. The Robinson Mortuary in North Little Rock is in charge of all arrangements
GRISSOM J. J. UNK 11 1899 FCTIMES
A Murder Mystery-J.J.Grissom, and industrious and reputable man was shot dead in his wagon while returning to his home from this city at an early hour Saturday night. Dempt Richmond, alias Braxton Richmond, and James Wright, who were in the wagon with the murdered man at the time of the killing, are in jail, and will have a speedy preliminary trial upon the charge of being the guilty parties in the murder. Grissom was a farmer, and hauled a considerable amount of wood to the city, which it was his custom to collect on Saturdays. Richmond is a laborer on the construction work of the Choctaw & Memphis railroad. Wright is a farmhand, and he and Richmond are close neighbors to Grissom. On the road home, after a single shot was fired, the body of Grissom was found half an hour later by passers by along the road, one mile from town. Marshall Wolff and Coroner Alley and jury went to the scene of the killing, and the two men were arrested. The two men told the Times they were eye witnesses to the killing. And that they had been held up by three white men on foot, carrying a lantern, and each presenting pistols, who told them to raise their hands. At this time Grissom was shot. The murdered man had no money on his person, and a mystery exists. 11-10-1899 The examination trial of Dempt. Richmond and James Wright, for the murder of J.J.Grissom was held in Squire Gorman's court on Saturday. After examination of many witnesses, the two were released because of insufficient evidence to convict them. 11-17-1899
GROBMYER JAMES LEO 6 12 1936 4 19 2001 FPARK NATIVE
Mr. James Leo Grobmyer, age 74, of Little Rock, died Thursday, April 19, 2001.Mr. Grobmyer, born June 12, 1936, in Forrest City, served as an elder for 17 years in the Sandstone Drive Church of Christ in Little Rock. He retired from Arkansas Power and Light in 1986, after 35 years.Mr. Grobmyer is survived by his wife, Patsy Stewart Grobmyer; two daughters, Julie Goin of Magnolia and Jennye Dulaney of Fayetteville; two brothers, Ed Grobmyer of Arab, Ala. and Bill Grobmyer of Forrest City and five grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Grobmyer will be Friday, April 20, 2001, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Huson Funeral Home in Little Rock. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 21, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Geyer Springs Church of Christ with Ralph Winehold officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Huson Funeral Home
GROBMYER JOSEPH EDWARD SR 8 4 1930 2 23 2009 FPARK NATIVE
Mr. Joseph Edward Grobmyer Sr., age 78, of Huntsville, Alabama, died Tuesday at the Regency Health Care in Huntsville. Mr. Grobmyer was born August 4, 1930, in Forrest City, and was the son of Louis Richard Grobmyer Jr. and Maggie Littrel Grobmyer. Mr. Grobmyer married Joyce Dee Grobmyer and she preceded him in death in 2006. He is survived by one son Joe Grobmyer and wife, Beth, two granddaughters; Elizabeth Grobmyer and Megan Grobmyer, one brother, William P. Grobmyer, and a great-granddaughter, Madison Grobmyer. Services for Mr. Grobmyer will be held Graveside, 1:00 A.M. Saturday at the Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry.
GROBMYER LOUIS RICHARD III ` 7 16 1924 9 6 2000 FPARK NATIVE VET-WWII
Mr. Louis R. Grobmyer III, age 76, of Helena, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000, at the Primacy Health Care Center in Memphis. Mr. Grobmyer, born July 16, 1924, in Forrest City, was the son of Louis R. Grobmyer Jr. and Maggie Littrell Grobmyer. He lived in Forrest City before moving to Helena. He was a veteran of World War II, was retired from A.P. & L. and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena. Mr. Grobmyer is survived by two sons, Louis R. Grobmyer IV, of Pennsylvania and Michael Grobmyer, of Texas; four daughters, Rita Wrape of Pennsylvania, Peggy Grobmyer of Conway, Agnes Grobmyer, of Texas and Kelley Grobmyer, of South > Carolina; three brothers, Jimmy Grobmyer of Little Rock, Eddie Grobmyer of Alabama and Bill Grobmyer, of Forrest City; and eight grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Grobmyer will begin Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Forrest City at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
GROBMYER THOMAS G. 12 20 1953 12 1 2002 FPARK
Loving Dad -Mr. Thomas G. Grobmyer, age 48, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, at his home.Mr. Grobmyer was born Dec. 20, 1953, in North Carolina, the son of W.P. "Bill" Grobmyer and Jo Ann Vernon Grobmyer.Mr. Grobmyer is survived by two sons, Thomas Joshua Grobmyer of Missouri and Jeremy David Grobmyer of Forrest City; two daughters, Amy Renee Marcoux of Florida and Amanda Grobmyer of Forrest City; both his parents of Memphis; four brothers, W.P. Grobmyer Jr. of Forrest City, Stephen L. Grobmyer of Florida, David F. Grobmyer and James Mark Grobmyer, both of Missouri; one sister, Rebecca Corlew of Memphis and four grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Grobmyer were held graveside on Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
GROSS KENNETH PAUL 11 19 1912 11 18 2008 FPARK USARMY
Mr. Kenneth Paul Gross, age 95, of Branson, Mo. and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at the Skaggs Hospital in Branson. Mr. Gross was born Nov. 19, 1912, in Casey, Ill., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee Gross. He was a farmer and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Gross married Wilmuth "Billie" White in 1940 and she preceded him in death in 2007. He is survived by a daughter, Ann Wright of Branson; one son, Russell "Pete" Gross of Memphis; one sister, Mary Rosalie Deverick of Marshall, Ill.; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one grandson. Visitation for Mr. Gross will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. in Forrest Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at www.stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2008-11-19
GROSS MAURICE LEON 10 3 1911 5 23 1968 FPARK
Birth: Oct. 3, 1911 Death: May 23, 1968 5/23/1968 Maurice Gross Dies; Services To Be Saturday=Funeral services for Maurice Leon Gross, 56, who died early today in Forrest Memorial Hospital, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Stevens Funeral Home.Rev. Bryon McSpadden will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Forrest Park Cemetery.Mr. Gross was born Oct. 3, 1911, in Erin, Tenn., the son of Mrs. Juliann England Gross and Jessie Eugene Gross. He also had lived at Marvern before moving here in 1933.He was a member of First Methodist Church here, was a Mason and a Shriner. An insurance salesman, he was in the laundry and dry cleaning business here for many years.Mr. Gross had been in poor health the past month and hospitalized for two days. At the time of his eatht he resided at 411 South Forrest Street.He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie Belle Baker Gross, whom he married in 1934; a son, Gene Gross of Forrest City; a daughter, Mrs. Jim Devazier of Jonesboro; his mother, Mrs. J. E. Gross of Texarkana; three brothers, Eugene Gross of Big Springs, Texas and Loren Gross and Ewing Gross of Texarkana; three sisters, Mrs. Noel Runyan of Sheveport, La., Mrs. James Collins of Texarkana and Mrs. Ben Prator of Malvern, and four grandchildren
GROSS WILLIAM EUGENE 6 3 1935 5 21 1977 FPARK
CENTERVIEW-GENE-Birth: Jun. 3, 1935 Death: May 21, 1977 [Edit Dates] 5/23/1977=Hospital chief, Gene E. Gross, Dies Suddenly. Funeral services for Gene Gross, administrator of Forrest Memorial Hospital, were held today. Gross, aged 41, died Saturday around 9 p.m. at Forrest Hemorial after suffering a heart attack while working in his yard earlier. He had been administrator of the hospital since 1971 and was a member of the board of directors of the Arkansas Hospital Association. Prior to assuming present duties, Gross served as assistant administrator of Forrest Memorial for five years. Gross was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Forrest City. He was past president of the Forrest City Rotary Club. Born June 3, 1935, Gross resided here at 403 Hightland. He was the son of Mrs. Jennie Belle Baker Gross and the late Mr. Maurice L. Gross. He had liveD in Forrest City all his life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julie Brannon Gross, whom he married in 1957; a son, Baker Gross; a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Gross, , both of the home; his mother, Mr.s Maurice L. Gross of Forrest City; a sister, Mrs. James Devazier of Jonesboro; and his grandmother, Mrs. W. J Baker of Forrest City. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Merle Allison Johnson at Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in the Forrest Park Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to The Gene Gross Memorial Fund, Forrest Memorial Hospital, Forrest City, in care of Mrs. Toby Busby. FORREST CITY TIMES HERALD- Brenda Huntley Added: 8/27/2007
GROSS WILMUTH LOUISE MRS. WHITE 8 7 1920 3 6 2007 UNKNOWN
Mrs. Wilmuth Louise "Billie" Gross, formerly of Forrest City, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at her home in Branson, Mo. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Kenneth Paul Gross, also of Branson. Mrs. Gross was born August 7, 1920, the second daughter of Annie and Charlie White of Forrest City. Her sister, Delores Bokker, also of Forrest City, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Francis of Assis Catholic Church in Forrest City. In addition to caring for her family, Mrs. Gross worked as a bookkeeper in her fathers automobile business in Forrest City, the White Motor Company. She is further survived by a daughter, Ann Wright and her husband Shelby, of Branson, Mo; a son, Pete Gross and his fiance, Cathy Adamson of Memphis. Other close relatives are nephews David and Charles Bokker; LInda Bieber, four grandchildren, Michael Dean Wright, Lisa Wright Davis, Melody Gross Kratz and Scott Wright and five great-grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Gross will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 9, 2007, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Forrest City. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Published: 2007-03-08
GROVES JAMES HENRY 12 9 1915 10 25 2001 MAGNOLIA CEMETERY
Mr. James Henry Groves, age 85, of Memphis, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tenn.Mr. Groves was born Dec. 9, 1915, in Williamsville, Ill. and was the son of the late Harley Constant Groves and the late Harriet Elizabeth Cline Groves. He had been a cotton farmer in St. Francis County prior to moving to Memphis in 1948 where he was a farmer and property manager for many years and a member of the Audubon Park Baptist Church. Mr. Groves was also a 32nd degree Mason and an Eagle Scout Master.He is survived by his wife, Ruth Harrison Groves of Memphis; two daughters, Donna Dean Moffatt of Oakland, Tenn. and Becky Cotbran of Altavista, Va.; a son, Henry Harrison Groves of Germantown, Tenn.; a sister, Eleanor Ruth Brattain of Hampton, Va.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Groves were conducted on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, at the Audubon Park Baptist Church in Memphis with Rev. Don Marston and Rev. Linda W. Seriano officiating the services. Burial followed at Magnolia Cemetery in Collierville, Tenn. with Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home of Somerville in charge of the arrangements.
GRUBY ROBERT WEATHERLY 5 28 1926 10 21 2005 COGBILL CEMETERY USNAVY
Mr. Robert Bob Weatherly Gruby age 79, of Forrest City, died Friday, October 21, 2005, in Memphis.Mr. Gruby was born May 28, 1926, in Wynne, Arkansas. He was the son of Charles Almus Gruby and Ruth Avon Dunlap Gruby. He had made his home in the Forrest City and Wynne area all of his life. Mr. Gruby was with Arkla Gas Company for 23 years. After retiring Mr. Gruby worked for Brown & Bigelow, Abels, and Capman for 26 years. He was an active member and Deacon of the Crowley's Ridge Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Gruby married Virginia Jo Brown in 1950 and she preceded him in death in 1969. Mr. Gruby then married Donna W. Turner in 1972. She survives him along with three sons: Gary Lee Gruby of Senoria, Georgia, Ronald Robert Gruby Marianna, and Keith Weatherly Gruby of West Memphis; one daughter, Virginia Gail Gruby Nelms of Maumelle; three stepsons: Michael Reagon Still, Jessie D. Still Jr. of Forrest City and Gregory Clayton Still of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one step-daughter, Donna Jo Still Fought of Forrest City; one sister, Sarah Francis Gruby Kett of Melbourne, Florida; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Turner of Forrest City. Sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive him.Services will be Tuesday, October 25, 2005, at 10:00, at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00, Monday at the funeral home. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
GUESS UNK MRS. UNK 9 1898 FCTIMES
Democrat-Mrs.Guess, wife of Rev.Dr.Guess died near Blew's Point last week.9-16-1898
GUEST DAVID 9 1905 8 10 1906 UNKNOWN
David Guest / 11 months drowned in pot of water/Aug 10, 1906 The Forrest City Times Newspaper Little David, the eleven-months old baby of Dr. and Mrs. Guest was drowned in a pot of water last Monday but after several hours of hard work he was brought back to life, but was never conscious any more. He passed away Thursday morning. A precious life from us has gone, A voice we loved is still,A places is vacant in our home Which can never be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled, The boon His love has given;Although the body slumbers here,The soul is safe in Heaven. Home is silent; death has entered,Taken away our darling boy,Round him fondest hopes werecentered.Brightest hopes of earthly joy. The God who gave has also taken,And our hearts are dumb with painYet strong in hope, in the greatawakening,We shall meet our boy again. We shall meet in glad tomorrow; Meet where parting is no more,This alone can soothe our sorrow,Heal the hearts so sad and sore. God hath need of precious flowersFor the Heavenly garden fair,And J. D. now swells the chorusOf the ransomed over there. The bereaved parents have our sincere sympathy, as those who know by experience to give up their loved ones.
GUEST ELLA ICEL MRS. WISE UNK 3 23 1911 SAND RIDGE
DEATH=Mrs.Ella Guest, wife of Dr.W.M.Guest of Heth, died in the St.Joseph Hospital in Memphis, Thursday, Mar.23,1911, of last week, and was buried at the Sand Ridge cemetery where most of her people are buried. A large crowd of sorrowing friends witnessed the interment. She leaves a husband, who is confined to his bed with pneumonia, and was unable to attend the funeral, two grown daughters, and a little girl about four years old, besides other relatives to mourn her death, all of whom your correspondent begs to join with them in their hour of sorrow, and may God comfort their broken hearts and help them bear their troubles. Democrat Times, Silver Bill, No.2. MARCH 31,1911 FORREST CITY TIMES NEWSPAPER 3-31-1911
GUIN HELEN VIRGINIA MRS. 4 22 1929 2 22 1999 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Helen Virginia Guin, 69, died Monday, February 22, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. She was a resident of Lee County. She is survived by her husband, James W. Guin of Marianna; two sons, William C. Guin of Nashville and Michael W. Guin of Orange Park, FL; one daughter, Pamela Graham of Jonesboro; three sisters, Ruby Richardson of Earle Rosie Mae Stowe of Brinkley and Joyce Richardson of Forrest City; eight grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 24 at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel in Marianna with Rev. Robert O'Bryant and Minister Pat James officiating. Burial followed at Marianna Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Albert Human, Armil Poynter, Donnie Mooney, Harris Dorris, Gary Barkley and Kevin Mooney. Arrangements were handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
GUNTER GARY W. 12 17 1948 8 12 2006 FPARK
Mr. Gary W. Gunter, age 57, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at the North East Arkansas Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Gunter was born Dec. 17, 1948, in Lilbourne, Mo., the son of Tom Gunter and Billie Woods Gunter Rottiers. He lived in Jonesboro most of his life. He married Margaret Key in 1970 and she survives him along with a son, Josh Gunter of Jonesboro; a daughter, Laura Gunter of Jonesboro; three brothers, Dick Rottiers of Flint, Mich., Joch Rottiers of Flushing, Mich. and Lauren Rottiers of Davidson, Mich. and one sister, Vickie Nelson of Overland Park, Kan. Visitation for Mr. Gunter will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2006-08-15
GUNTER MELISSA MRS. UNK 12 30 1898 FCTIMES
Democrat-Melissa Gunter, wife of J.M.Gunter, died Dec.30,1898, and was laid to rest on the 31st. She leaves a husband, a seven year old son and many friends to mourn her loss.1-6-1899
GURLEY BIRDIE 3 1900 7 10 1900 MADISON
DIED-Sweet little Birdie, the little four month old baby of Mr.& Mrs.Ed Gurley, of Madison, died Tuesday evening, Jul.10,1900, at eight o'clock and was interred Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Madison Cemetery.FORREST CITY TIMES 7-13-1900
GUSTAFSON JEWELL S. MRS. 7 9 1912 9 23 2000 FPARK
Mrs. Jewell S. Gustafson, age 88, of Memphis, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at Primacy Health Care in Memphis. Mrs. Gustafson was a retired beautician with Atkins Beauty Shop. She was a member of Kingsway Christian Church, and an avid participant in Senior Centers with the Memphis Park Commission. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Arthur Gustafson. Mrs. Gustafson is survived by two sons, Carl E. Gustafson, of Bothell, Wash., Bob Gustafson, of Loveland, Ohio.; one sister, Lillie Swinea, of Memphis and three grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Gustafson will be Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000, at 10 a.m., at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel in Memphis. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City.
GUSTAVUS DOROTHY RITA MRS 1944 11 30 2008 CRITTENDON
Mrs. Dorothy Rita Gustavus, age 64, of West Memphis, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Mrs. Gustavus was a homemaker and is survived by two daughters, Monja Ann Way of Marion and Stephanie Evans of Hardy; two sons, Henry Gustavus Jr. of Marion and Alvin Butler of West Memphis; one sister, Jane Madden of Forrest City; eight brothers, Larry Taylor of Palestine, Kelly Taylor of Wynne, Andy Partian of Oklahoma, Ronnie Partian of Pine Tree and Delane Partian, Barry Partian, Jimmy Christian and Rodney Christian all of Little Rock; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Eugene Gustavus Sr. Funeral services for Mrs. Gustavus will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Oak Hill Church of God. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis is in charge of all arrangements. The family requests that donations be given to the charity of the donor's choice.Published: 2008-12-03
GUSTAVUS LLOYD E. 10 1 1908 2 1 2001 HUGHES CEMETERY
Mr. Lloyd Gustavus, age 92, of Palestine died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mr. Gustavus was a retired farmer and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Forrest City. He is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Chrestman of Byhalia, Miss., Mary Killingsworth of Caldwell, Peggy Taylor of Palestine and Betty Kucera of Sealy, Texas; four sons, Johnny Gustavus, of Des Arc, Tommy Gustavus of Senatobia, Miss., Freddie Gustavus of West Memphis and James Gustavus of Marion; 22 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Mr. Gustavus was preceded in death by his wife Carrie Gustavus and a son Henry Gustavus. Funeral services for Mr. Gustavus are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with burial following at Hughes Cemetery. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis is in charge of arrangements\
GUSTAVUS FREDERICK LOUIS 11 16 1947 11 27 2006 CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK USARMY
Mr. Fredrick Louis Gustavus, age 59, of West Memphis, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, at the VA Medical Center in Memphis. Mr. Gustavus was the son of Johnny L. and Carrie Gustavus and was in the automotive industry. He was a Baptist by faith and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Gustavus is survived by his wife, Sherrian K. Gustavus; three sons, Raymond Gustavus and Johnny Gustavus, both of West Memphis and Fredrick Gustavus Jr., of Moro; three sisters, Elizabeth Chrestman of Byhalia, Miss., Mary Killingsworth of Forrest City and Betty Kucera of Sealy, Texas; two brothers, James Gustavus of West Memphis and Tommy Gustavus of Rogers and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Taylor and two brothers, Johnny Gustavus and Henry Gustavus. Visitation services for Mr. Gustavus will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with burial following in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Marion/West Memphis VFW Post 5229, 406 S. Avalon, West Memphis, AR 72301.Published: 2006-11-28
GUTHRIE FRANK E. 8 11 1919 11 4 2007 FPARK
Mr. Frank E. Guthrie, age 88, of Palestine, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in Benton. Mr. Guthrie was born Aug. 11, 1919, in Brinkley, the son of John Guthrie and Mamie Riedge Guthrie. Mr. Guthrie was a member of the Church of Christ in Palestine, the Jaycees and Lions Club and owner of Forrest City Refrigeration and Electric Service. Mr. Guthrie married Priscilla Odeene Gordon in 1941 and she preceded him in death in 1964. In 1965, he married Mamie Nell Young and she preceded him in death in 2006. He is survived by two daughters, Janet Lieblong of Forrest City and Marilyn Wilson of Benton; a step-daughter, Sandra Patterson of San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, Howard Guthrie of Helena-West Helena and Kenneth Guthrie of Forrest City; two sisters, Ruth Johnson of Helena-West Helena and Jean Richmond of Trenton; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Guthrie will be held graveside at Forrest Park Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at 11 a.m. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-11-05
GUTHRIE MAMIE NELL MRS. YOUNG 8 26 1922 12 23 2006 BELL NATIVE
Mrs. Mamie Nell Guthrie, age 84, of Palestine, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at her home. Mrs. Guthrie was born on Aug. 26, 1922, in Palestine, and was the daughter of Frank Young and Betty Gore. She served as St. Francis County Circuit Clerk for several years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Palestine and the Brinkley Alzheimer's Support Group. In 1965 Mrs. Guthrie married Frank Guthrie and he survives her along with one daughter, Sandra Patterson of San Antonio, Texas; two step-daughters, Janet Lieblong of Forrest City and Marilyn Wilson of Benton; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildre. She was preceded in death by a son, Andy Wood, in 1972. Visitation for Mrs. Guthrie will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at the Church of Christ in Palestine with burial following in Bell Cemetery. Published: 2006-12-26
GUYDON WILLIAM UNK 9 30 1898 FCTIMES
A couple of fatal accidents occurred on the Little Rock and Memphis railroad the past week. Last Tuesday, a week ago, a man named Beech while attempting to go onto the freight train at the coal shute at Goodwin, slipped and fell under the wheels, and he died a few minutes later. He lived in Argenta, and leaves a wife and two children. Last Friday night, during the storm, a brakeman named Wm.Gaydon, was fatally injured at Beck's Switch, a few miles west of the city. In endeavoring to put two freight cars on the switch, Guydon fell while uncoupling the two cars. The cars were almost instantly stopped, but he was so badly injured that he died shortly after being carried to Brinkley. Guydon lived at Hopefield, and was on the road only a short time. 10-7-1898
GUYNES HARVEY 11 2 1906 9 8 1991 UNKNOWN VET-WWII
Harvey GUYNES, 90, of Marianna died September 8, 1991 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City following a long illness. Funeral services were held at the chapel of Edwards Funeral Home officiated by Rev. J. K. Walls. Born in Moro, he was WWII veteran and a retired mechanic. He is survived by five daughters, Judy May and Clara Frakes of Marianna, Barbara Coulter of Wynne, Janie Holloway of Aubrey and Evelyn Johnson of Millington, Tennessee; sixteen grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. Interment were at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Bailey, Robert Guynes Sr., Robert Guynes Jr., James Guynes, Billy Guynes and Paul Coulter. Edwards Funeral Home handled the arrangements for the family. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 9, 2005) PER SSDI:GUYNES, HARVEY D. - Born 2 Nov 1906 Died 8 Sep 1991
GUYTON JESSIE 9 3 1912 1 27 2003 PARADISE GARDENS NATIVE
Mr. Jessie Guyton, age 90, of Forrest City, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at his home.Mr. Guyton, born Sept. 3, 1912, in Beck Spur was a retired custodian with the Forrest City School District. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Guyton of Forrest City, two daughters, Willie Lee Guyton of Markham, Ill., and Lillian Guyton of Little Rock; two sons, Jessie Guyton Jr. and Franklin D. Guyton, both of Chicago, Ill.; 37 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Guyton will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Guyton will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Cornerstone M.B. Church with Rev. Reco Guyton officiating. Burial will follow in PARADISE GARDENS.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GUYTON LYDIA MRS. 11 21 1915 3 1 2006 PARADISE GARDENS
Mrs. Lydia Guyton, age 89, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at Forrest City Medical Center.Mrs. Guyton was born Nov. 21, 1916, in Clarendon and she was a retired cook for the Forrest City School District. Mrs. Guyton is survived by two sons, Jessie Guyton Jr. of Chicago, Ill. and Franklin Guyton of Forrest City; two daughters, Willie Guyton of Chicago, Ill. and Lillian McDonald of Little Rock; 37 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Guyton will be held on Friday, March 3, 2006, from 2 to 5p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Cornerstone M.B. Church with Rev. Charles Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in PARADISE GARDENS