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INGLE MARY ELLEN MRS 2 6 1930 6 15 2001 UNKNOWN
Mrs. Mary Ellen Ingle, age 71, of Cherry Valley, died Friday, June 15, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Ingle, born Feb. 6, 1930, was the daughter of the late Sterling and Nellie Ingle. She was a Baptist. Mrs. Ingle was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ingle and a great granddaughter, Alyssa Nicole Houlbert. She is survived by a son, Reggie Ingle of Marion; four daughters, Ellen Peeler of Vanndale, Venetta Ingle of Forrest City, Jackie Ingle McCay of Millington, Tenn., and Connie Ingle of Southaven, Miss.; six brothers, Sterling Newsom Jr. of Hernando, Miss., Charles Newsom of Ratio, James Newsom of Lambrook, Elgin Newsom and Cecil Newsom, both of Crumrod and Carter Newsom of Dundee, Miss.; five sisters, Nellie Bell Laxton of Oklahoma, Addie Norwood of Parker Grove, Allegra Crisel of Hillsboro, Mo., Ernestine Newsom of Buffalo, Mo., and Patsy Dillinger of West Helena; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Ingle were held today, Monday, June 18, 2001, at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral arrangements were by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home.
INGLE RAY 3 24 1928 5 31 2001 UNKNOWN
Mr. Ray Ingle, age 73, of Cherry Valley, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at St. Benard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Ingle was born March 24, 1928, in Holcum, Mo, and was the son of the late Clint Dennis and Barbara Sanders Ingle. He was a retired farmer and rancher and was a Baptist. Mr. Ingle was preceded in death by three brothers, Louie Ingle, Joe Ingle and Leon Ingle; three sisters, Modine Sutton, Margaret Smith and Garaldine Whitlow and a great granddaughter, Alyssa Nicole Houlberg. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Ellen Newsom Ingle of the home; a son, Reggie Ingle of Marion; four daughters, Ellen Peeler of Vanndale, Venetta Ingle of Forrest City, Jackie Ingle McCay of Millington, Tenn. and Connie Ingle of Southhaven, Miss.; three sisters, Wilma Gama of Chicago, Ill., Virgie Pharris of Nashville, Tenn. and Diane Carr of Jackson, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Ingle will be Friday, June 1, 2001, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 2, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Miller officiating the service. Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
INGRAM CLEODIS 2 28 1929 12 22 2001 STANLEY GROVE NATIVE USARMY
Mr. Cleodis Ingram, age 72, of Palestine, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at his home.Mr. Ingram was born Feb. 28, 1929, in Palestine, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.He is survived by his wife, Bessie Ingram of Palestine; four sons, Cleodis Ingram Jr., Tony Henderson, Lorenzo Walker and Tyrone Walker, all of Chicago, Ill.; seven daughters, Dorothy Norwood, Stephanie Jones, Debra McCloud, Shawana Jones, Anglea Walker and Kimberly Walker, all of Chicago, Ill., and Tish Jackson of St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers, Theodis Ingram and Elmer Ingram, both of Palestine, and Alphonso Ingram of Chicago, Ill.; four sisters, Mae Hollins and Truvillyn Curls, both of Palestine, Blendyne Vaden of Chicago, Ill., and Queen McKinney of Detroit, Mich. and 12 grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Ingram will be held Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at 1 p.m., at the Pine Tree Church of God in Christ, with Elder Verlee Lucas officiating the service. Burial will follow in Stanley Grove Cemetery in Caldwell under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
INGRAM THEODIS SR. 10 24 1927 1 28 2008 STANLEY GROVE NATIVE USARMY
Mr. Theodis Ingram Sr., age 80, of Palestine, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at his home. Mr. Ingram was born Oct. 24, 1927, in Palestine. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired longshoreman. He is survived by his wife, Lovie Ingram of Palestine; three sons, Theodis Ingram Jr. of Chicago, Ill., Donald Ingram of Wickliffe, Ohio and Mark Ingram of Matteson, Ill.; six daughters, Ruth Grizzard, Sandra West, Frankie Ingram and Sharon Watt all of Chicago, Ill., Yvonne Hall of Round Lake Beach, Ill. and Theda Hodge of Wickliffe, Ohio. He is also survived by two brothers, Elmer Ingram and Chuck Ingram both of Palestine; four sisters, Mae Hollins and Truvillyn Curles both of Palestine, Blendyna Vaden of Chicago, Ill. and Queen McKinney of Detroit, Mich.; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Ingram will be held on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Stanley Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Mitchell Love officiating. Burial will follow in Stanley Grove Cemetery. Published: 2008-01-31
IRBY HENDERSON ATKINSON 9 3 1822 5 25 1905 UNKNOWN
Death of Mr.H.A.Irby-Mr.H.A.Irby, died last night, May 25,1905, after an illness of 5 days of general debility and old age. Henderson Atkinson Irby was born near Lebanon, Tenn., Sep.3,1822, came to this state and located here. He was a brick mason and contractor, and built the Wynne, Dennis & Beck block first, then the Rollwage block. He was married to Mrs.Litton, Oct.22,1888, and his wife survives him. He leaves two sons by a former marriage, viz:Wm.C., of Memphis, and James P., of Little Rock. He joined the Christian church about three years ago. The funeral will take place today, services at the cemetery by Revs.Hensley and Babcock. 5-26-1905
IRBY REBECCA MRS. UNK 1 30 1910 UNKNOWN
2-4-1910 Death of Mrs.Irby=Mrs.Rebecca W.Irby, mother of Arthur and Harve Litton, and Mrs.Alice Buchanan, died last Saturday morning, Jan.30,1910 at the residence of her son Arthur in Memphis. Mrs.Irby had been married three times, first was Albert Gilbert, second was W.L.Litton, and finally H.A.Irby.
ISAACS M. 1834 8 30 1911 MEMPHIS
DEATH=DEATH OF M.ISAACS=One of Forrest City's foremost citizens crosses over, after long and painful illness. Mr.M.Isaacs, of this city, died at his home on East Cross Street, on Wednesday, August 30,1911, at 11:20 o'clock, after a long and painful illness, and the remains were shipped to Memphis for interment in the Jewish cemetery, on Thursday, Aug.31,1911. Mr.M.Isaacs was born in Posen, Russia in 1834, and was subsequently seventy-seven years of age at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and seven children, the present Mrs.Isaacs being his third wife and mother of two of his children Miss Norma and Mr.Phillip Isaacs. He came to Arkansas early in life, and lived in Haynes a number of years, then he moved to Forrest City and engaged in the mercantile business and at one time being at the head of one of the largest and wealthiest concerns in Eastern Arkansas, and was located on the Southside, we think, where Judge B.D.Hatcher's Livery Stable now stands. He met reverses, but has manfully battled with life's uncertainties, and has always made a comfortable provision for his family, who later became well to do through inheritance. He had lived in Forrest City and Haynes about 37 years during which long time he has been a good citizen, a genial friend, and a believer in the future of this country. He engaged in the cotton business for years, being a buyer for the Lesser-Goldman Cotton Company, of which Julius Lesser, the deceased millionaire, was the "power" behind the throne. He was high in masonry, having reached the thirty second degree, and was a member here when they had a temple. Acting as escort, the Masons went with the body on the Rock Island, to include:Messrs.Sol Lewis, Isadore Yoffie, Rev.Kirker, A.L.Stevens, Robert Hamilton, and Charles H.Sanders. Arriving in Memphis, the remains were taken to his sister's home, Mrs.Ralph Bernhold, where Dr.M.Samfield, Jewish Rabbi, who performed the Jewish ceremonies, then the Memphis Lodge No.118, as he was a charter member of the Desoto lodge, F.& A. M., of that city fifty years ago. He was struck with rheumatism about a year ago, and had gone to Hot Springs for relief, but to no avail, and he returned home for the last year in bed. PROBABLY MOSES 9-1-1911
ISABELLE HENRY UNK 2 26 1909 UNKNOWN
MAN KILLED=A man named Henry Isabelle, formerly employed by Mr.S.B.Trapp and afterwards by Mr.T.J.Davis was shot twice and instantly killed by Mr.S.E.Hammond, who is also in Mr.Trapp's employ as bookkeeper, on Feb.26,1909. Mr.Hammond was exonerated by the Coroner's jury as Mr.Isabelle had been drunk to Mr.Hammond, and became impudent when wanting his account brandishing a pistol. 3-5-1909
ISBELL PAUL JENNINGS 3 18 1911 2 21 1973 FPARK
Mr. Paul J. Isbell, age 61, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home here at 128 E. Cook Avenue about 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from a heart attack. Mr. Isbell was born at Bono, Arkansas on March 8th, 1911 and was the son of Elizabeth Stephens Isbell and Joseph E. Isbell. He had been making his home here in Forrest City since 1947 and was retired linen service salesman. Mr. Isbell was a member of the First Baptist Church here. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vadis Hodges Isbell who he married in 1937, two sons, Paul Vernon Isbell of Baltimore, Maryland and Donald J. Isbell of Charleston, S.Carolina and one grandchild. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Lane, Miss Edith Isbell, Mrs. Grace Knight, and Mrs. Lois Easton all of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Funeral services by Rev. Bobby Moore will be held at the graveside at Forrest Park Cemetery at 2pm Friday, February 23rd, 1973 with Stevens Funeral Home in charge.
ISBELL VADIS LOUISE MRS HODGES 9 19 1912 7 25 1985 FPARK NATIVE-FCHS 1930
Mrs.Vadis Hodges Isbell, age 72, of Forrest City, died Thursday afternoon at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City suddenly and unexpectedly. Mrs.Isbell was born Sept.19,1912 in Forrest City, and was the daughter of Samuel Lee Hodges and Emma Haven Hodges. She had made her home in Forrest City most all her life and was a retired employee of St.Francis Material Co., and a member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs.Isbell was married to Paul J. Isbell; he preceded her in death in 1973. She leaves two sons; Paul Vernon Isbell of Mustang, Oklahoma, and Donald J. Isbell of Richmond,Va.,;two brothers; Norman Hodges of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Samuel Lee Hodges of Ventura, California, two sisters; Miss Evelyn Hodges and Mrs.Mildred Mullikin both of Forrest city, and two grandchildren.
ISHMAEL LUCILLE MRS SMITH 8 16 1908 6 29 2001 ST.JOHN NATIVE
Lucille Ishmael, age 92, of Palestine, died Friday, June 29, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East, in Memphis. Mrs. Ishmael, born Aug. 16, 1908, in Palestine was the daughter of Charlie J. and Peral Jackson Smith. She was a member of Mount Gillian M.B. Church in Gill where she served as church clerk, Sunday school teacher, youth supervisor, mission president and president of the pastor's aide association. She was a former educator was retired from the Lee County Co-Op Clinic in Marianna. She is survived by a step-son, Asie Ishmael of Detroit, Mich.; a step-daughter, Ethel Davis of Chicago, Ill.; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ishmael; a step-son, Henry Ishmael and a brother, Charlie Smith. Funeral services for Mrs. Ishmael will be held Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Gillian M.B. Church in Gill with Rev. Timothy Smith, officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery in Felton. Branscumb-Johnson-Gilchrest Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
ISOM IKAPONE L. UNK 2 2009 MEMORIAL
A memorial service for Mr. Ikapone L. Isom will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, at 7 p.m. at the Christ Temple Pentecostal Church, located at 434 B Street. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. The E.E. and C.D. Willis Funeral Home of McGehee is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2009-02-25
ISOM WILLIAM SR. 1 9 1931 8 11 2004 JERICHO NATIVE
Mr. William Isom Sr., age 73, of Palestine, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mr. Isom was born Jan. 9, 1931, in the Newcastle community. He was the son of Tommie Isom and Beatrice Isom and was a former resident of St. Louis, Mo.Mr. Isom is survived by his wife, Dessie Lacy Isom of Palestine; three daughters, Jerrie Whitaker, Vanessa Isom and Lanette Blackmon, all of St. Louis, Mo.; three sons, William Isom Jr. of Caldwell, Bobby Isom and Roderick Isom, both of St. Louis; three sisters, Bertha Sykes of Palestine, Bettie Willis and Dorothy Weaver, both of St. Louis; one brother, Lewis Isom also of St. Louis; 26 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Isom will be held on Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at Pine Tree Church of God in Christ with Elder Nathaniel Pendleton officiating. Burial will follow in Jericho Cemetery.
ISON WILLIE MAE MRS 2 3 1938 2 28 2002 PARADISE GARDEN
Mrs. Willie Mae Ison, 64, of West Memphis, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at the home of her daughter in West Memphis.Mrs. Ison leaves her husband, Tommie Earl Ison Sr. of West Memphis; two daughters, Virginia Green of West Memphis and Earlene Moore of St. Louis; eight sisters, Tealor Blaxton of Seffner, Fla., Marie Mull of Chicago, Joretha Howard, Juanita Edwards and Maxcine Artis of West Memphis, Mattie Noble, Flossie King and Lossie Lipscomb of Forrest City; two brothers, Calvin Jimmerson of Forrest City and T.J. Jimmerson of West Memphis, 12, grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held Friday, March 8, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony-West Memphis Funeral Home Chapel North, and Saturday, March 9, 2002, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the 15th Street Church of God in Christ of West Memphis. Funeral Services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church, with Burial in Paradise Garden.
IVORY ARLINE MRS NELSON 10 4 1924 6 10 2001 CASTEEL
Mrs. Arline Nelson Ivory, age 76, of Forrest City, died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at the Arkansas Hospice Center in Little Rock. Mrs. Ivory was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Memphis to her parents, Clarence and Tempie Brazile Nelson. She was retired from the Freeman Group, Inc. Mrs. Ivory was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Nelson Jr. and two sons, McKinley Ivory Jr. and Mack Ivory. She is survived by her husband, McKinley Ivory of Forrest City, six sons, David Avant, Clifton Avant, Johnny Ivory, Jimmy Ivory, Melvin Ivory and Lester Ivory, all of Forrest City; five daughters, Glovia Mae Cunningham of Forrest City, Betty Whittaker of Cave City, Clara Moore of Little Rock, Georgette Ivory of Forrest City, and Ollie Reeves of Virginia; two brothers, Lepoleon Nelson and Robert Nelson, both of Forrest City; five sisters, Alberta Taggart, Clara Fulcher, Ozola Ford, Izola Crum, all of California and Rosie Harris of Chicago, Ill.; 63 grandchildren and 76 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Ivory will be Saturday, June 16, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 17, 2001, at 3 p.m., at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Morturary.
IVORY MARREO DION 9 2 1980 12 20 2003 CASTEEL NATIVE-FCHS 1998
Mr. Marreo Dion Ivory, age 23, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, at St. Jude Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Ivory was born Sept. 2, 1980, in Forrest City, the son of Johnny Ivory Sr. and Annette Wilson Ivory. He was a graduate of Forrest City High School in 1998, and attended Philander Smith College, Arkansas State University and East Arkansas Community College.Mr. Ivory is survived by both his parents of Forrest City; two brothers, Johnny Ivory Jr. of Conway and Michael Ivory of Marianna; his grandmother, Ethel Wilson of Humphrey; and his grandfather McKinley Ivory of Forrest City. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Arlene Ivory and his grandfather Bess Wilson.Visitation for Mr. Ivory will be held on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Taylors Chapel CME Church with Rev. Jesse Brown officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
IVY GESS SR. 1 22 1904 6 11 1992 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Jess IVY, Sr., 87, died Thursday, June 11, 1992 at the Baptist Hospital in Forrest City. He was a retired farmer. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 13, at the Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. J. K. Walls officiating. He is survived by one son, Jess Ivy, Jr., of Marianna, one brother, Bun Ivy of Helena; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; Roller-Citizens Funeral Home handled the arrangements. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 22, 2005
IZARD EFFIE L. MRS. HOWELL 1871 2 26 1902 CITY
DEATH OF MRS.R.J.IZARD-After ten weeks of painful illness, which was borne with Christian fortitude, notwithstanding the the unremitting attention of physicians, nurses, and sympathetic friends, on Wednesday afternoon, Feb.26,1902, the spirit of Mrs.Richard J.Izard returned to it's maker.Mrs.Izard was the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.J.L.Howell, of Howell, Ark., was born in that village, and had scarcely turned thirty years of age at the time of her demise. She leaves a husband and three children, Fannie, Milton and Herman, the latter of two too tender years to realize their loss. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.W.H.Dwyer at the Methodist church Thursday, and the interment took place at the FORREST CITY. 2-28-1902
IZARD FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS Dr. 2 9 1825 3 6 1901 CITY CSA
The Editor of The Forrest City, Ark., paper had the following to say of him when he passed to the great beyond, and we quote - "With mingled sentiments of pathos and joy we record this week the passing of one of St. Francis County's most honorable and venerable citizens, who in life was known and loved by hosts of friends and kinsmen in this community and wherever he was known. We are sad because of the absence of this noble character from the familiar earthly paths along which he exercised an elevating influence. Dr F. J. Izard might well have been termed one of the Lord's most trusted sentinels. Armed with the sword of the spirit he guarded his Master's interest faithfully and well, never losing an opportunity to challenge the enemy and reason with him about his soul's salvation and his words of admonition were always burdened with love and brotherly kindness. His devotion to his family was beautiful and steadfast, and he cherished, next to his religion, a sacred love for his children and those who bore his name. We rejoice because of the sweet assurance which he gave us in the last days that "all was well; Death had no sting for this valiant Christian, and he passed away into the valley of the shadows surrounded by a halo of glory, leaning on the mighty arm of his Redeemer, his venerable countenance lighted up by the heavenly smile of implicit trust and confidence. He was born in or near Huntsville, Alabama, Feb 9, 1825, and passed to his eternal reward March 6, 1901. He came to Arkansas when but an infant, with his father and mother, who were among the earliest settlers near Mt Vernon, then a small village situated about one mile north of the present site of Forrest City. He grew to young manhood surrounded by the environment peculiar to those early times, and passed through all the trying viciss- udes and unsettled conditions brought about by the civil way; but by close study and unceasing application, acquired a very flattering knowledge of the common school branches and entered somewhat into the classics. In May 1854 he was married to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Whitaker, and to them were born the six children heretofore mentioned. Thus passes from the scene of action a good man, a good citizen, a loyal companion and a devoted father, and having fought a good fight now enters into his well earned peace and rest.
IZARD GEORGE ADDISON 9 25 1830 9 7 1907 CITY NATIVE
Death of Geo.Addison Izard=Mr.George Addison Izard died Saturday morning, Sep.7,1907, and the remains were buried in the FORREST CITY Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev.J.E.Newman of the Baptist church officiating. Uncle George, as he was familiarly called, was perhaps the oldest St.Francis County resident, having been born on the site of the old Baptist church near the cemetery, seventy-seven years ago, on Sep.25th. For the past six years he has been in an almost helpless condition, being blind and crippled from a fall. Notwithstanding his condition Uncle George was a pleasant companion and his recollections of ye olden time were quite interesting He was a man strong in convictions, and nothing could turn him if he thought that he was right, and he died as he lived. He leaves a brother, Col.V.B.Izard, and a sister, Mrs.Reuben Dye, who are the last of the old Izard family. Peace to his ashes. Mr.Van B.Izard Jr. of Devalls Bluff, was in attendance at the funeral. 9-13-1907
IZARD WILLIAM H. 1858 3 22 1895 CITY
While not wholly unexpected, the death of W.H.Izard, which occurred last Friday, Mar.22,1895, cast a gloom over the hearts of his many friends and acquaintances. Born and reared in this community, he was known by all, black and white, and none was ever to say aught of him. The funeral took place at FORREST CITY Sunday morning at 10am. Rev.F.E.Taylor of the M.E.Church officiating under the auspices of the Knights of Honor. Son of James Shackleford and Nancy Brooke (McDaniel) Izard, husband of Annie Sanders. Married Apr.14,1880 by B.F.Thomas, Baptist Preacher-Married Bettie Hines and had one son, Thomas after Annie Sanders died. 3-29-1895 FORREST CITY TIMES NEWSPAPERA
JACK ESTER MAE MRS 3 29 1967 11 13 2002 CASTEEL
Mrs. Ester Mae Ferrell Jack, age 35, of Wynne, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Jack, born March 29, 1967, in Pine Bluff, was the daughter of Lonneva Wade, of Caldwell. She was a homemaker.Mrs. Jack is survived by her mother; seven brothers, Willie Morris of Chicago, Ill., Herman Ferrell of St. Louis, Mo., Johnny Ferrell of Madison; George Ferrell Jr., Willie C. Ferrell and Jesse Ferrell, all of Forrest City and Robert Ferrell of Haynes, and two sisters, Joyce Johnson of Caldwell and Shelia Ryan of Forrest City.At the family's request, no visitation services will be held. Funeral services for Mrs. Ferrell will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at noon at Spring Grove Baptist Church with Bishop Edward Stephens officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
JACKS DELORES MRS PEOPLE 9 2 1924 12 25 2002 CASTEEL
Mrs. Deloris People Jacks, age 78, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Jacks, born Sept. 2, 1924, in Forrest City was the daughter of Alpheus People and Octie Perkins People. She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Jacks Sr. and was a volunteer for the St. Francis County Food Pantry and a member of Boyd Chapter 106 Eastern Star. Mrs. Jacks was also a retiree of the Forrest City School District and worked as a cafeteria worker and a member of the Nelson Home Demonstration Club.Mrs. Jacks is survived by six daughters, Rosetta Owens of Madison, Ill., Bernice Wilson and Emma Thomas, both of Pine Bluff, Deloris Inmon of Vicksburg, Miss., Carolyn Dulaney of Forrest City and Octie Ashley of Little Rock; six sons, Leo Jacks and Alpheus Jacks, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Theo Jacks of Pine Bluff, Nathaniel Jacks of Chicago, Ill., Herbert Jacks of Suisun, Calif., and Arthur Jacks of Flint, Mich.; two sisters, Vera Bailey of Forrest City and Eloris Lyon of Thompson, Ohio; 32 grandchildren; 17 grandchildren and several other relatives and friends.Visitation services will be held Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, from 12 to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mrs. Jacks will be held on Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Cross Street with Rev. S. W. Baker Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
JACKSON ANNIE MRS STALLWORTH 6 8 1879 8 1 1966 CITY
Photo May 2006-Wife of Andrew H.Jackson-Gravestone-IMAGE2207-Services for Mrs.Annie Jackson, age 87, were held today at Stevens Funeral Home, with the Rev. Norman officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery. Mrs.Jackson died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Forrest Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for three weeks. She had been in poor health since suffering a stroke in 1961. Mrs. Jackson had made her home in Forrest City for 54 years, and at the time of her death resided at 211 East Cook Street. Her husband Andrew Jackson whom she married in 1911 died in 1929. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Forrest City. Mrs. Jackson was born June 8,1879 in Evergreen, Alabama. Survivors include one son, Claud Jackson of Forrest City:one brother, Joe Stallworth of Evergreen and one grandchild. Courtesy of Brenda Huntley. Obit from the FC Times Herald.
JACKSON BERTHA LEE MRS ROBINSON 7 16 1933 10 19 2002 CASTEEL
Mrs. Bertha Lee Jackson, age 69, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Jackson was born July 16, 1933, in Widener, the daughter of John H. Robinson and Cynthia Humphery Robinson.Mrs. Jackson is survived by four daughters, Mae Jackson, Gloria Hamberry, Sandra Grady and Pearlie Cunningham all of Forrest City; four sons, Herman Jackson of Jacksonville, N.C., Tommy Jackson Jr. of Colt, Freddie Jackson and Richard Jackson both of Forrest City; three sisters, Cora Burns and Flora Green both of Chicago, Ill., Ethel Goodwin of Markham, Ill.; 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Jackson will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. John Strong officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary
JACKSON CHARLIE LEE SR. 9 19 1917 1 8 1999 SPRING CREEK
Charlie Lee Jackson Sr., 81, died Friday, January 8, at Crestpark Skilled Nursing Home in Forrest City. He was a resident of St. Francis County and a member of Oak Hill Church of God. He also was a retired equipment operator for St. Francis County. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Hamby Jackson of Forrest City; six sons, Wayne Jackson, Billy Jackson, Charlie Jackson, Ray Jackson and Ricky Jackson, all of Forrest City and Jerry Jackson of Florida; five daughters, Jackie Barnes, Linda Weddington and Joyce Moody, all of Forrest City, Martha Atkins of Marion and Glenda Zambroni of Memphis; one sister, Louise Sills of Spokane, Washington; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Jackson and John M. Jackson and one daughter, Dianne Jackson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 12, at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City at 2 p.m. Burial followed at Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Stevens Funeral Home.
JACKSON EVERETT H. UNK 3 14 1898 CITY
Everett H.Jackson, formerly assistant-postmaster of this city, and a most upright and honorable, highly respected and greatly loved young man, died Monday night, Mar.14,1898 at the home of his brother, T.H.Jackson, in Cherry Valley, of consumption. His remains were brought here for interment, arriving Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, and were met at the depot by the Knights of Honor and a large concourse of citizens and friends, and followed to the cemetery, where services were conducted by Rev.A.E.Holloway, of the Methodist church, and the Knights of Honor, of both of which deceased was an esteemed member. "Eb" as he was familiarly known and called, had been in bad health for several years. Last year he had an operation performed, for fistula, and has never grown better. Recently he went to San Antonio, but grew worse and did not stay but a short time. After returning to Cherry Valley he gradually and rapidly grew weaker, and the end came to his sufferings Monday. In life we had talked with him of our health, and of his contemplated trip to San Antonio. He expressed the wish that we could go together. He seemed to think that the change would do him good, and that he would be able to go to work when he arrived there. But he waited too long. Death had marked him, and he is now at peace. He was an earnest and energetic worker in the Methodist church and that organization has missed his services, especially at the young people's meetings. The bereaved family has our sincere sympathy in this sad hour, though it is comforting to know that his brother's sufferings are o'er, and his life, so pure, has gone out and back to the giver, and that his soul is now with God. FORREST CITY TIMES 3-18-1898
JACKSON GENE RAY 4 3 1945 3 23 2000 CASTEEL
Mr. Gene Ray Jackson, age 54, of Forrest City, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Jackson was born April 3, 1945, in Colt, the son of Isaiah Davis, Sr. and Ida Jewell Jackson-Adams. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Ray Jackson and one sister, Helen Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Florine Jackson of Forrest City; one daughter, LaShonda Michill Jackson of Dallas, Texas; one son, Terry Williams Sr. of Forrest City; his step-father, John Henry Adams of Palestine; his step-mother, Mary Davis of Detroit, Mich.; 12 brothers, Gaylon Jenkins and Robert White, both of Flint, Mich., Willie White of Forrest City, John Henry Adams Jr. of Palestine, Jessie Adams and Howard White both of Texas, Isaiah Davis Jr., Willie Davis, Alfred Davis, Lee Davis, Jerry Davis, Darrell Davis, all of Detroit, Mich.; 10 sisters, Linder Williams, Ida Shaw, Susan Chism, Jeanie Mae, Lucinda Adams and Pegy Adams, all of Flint, Mich., Johnnie Mae Stone of Palestine, Shirley Horton of Memphis, Tenn., Ruthel Crosby of Illinois, Lena Denise Irby of Detroit Mich.; and one grandson. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at Clay Funeral Home from > 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services will be Thursday, March 30, 2000, at United > Christian M.B. Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. William Gay will officiating. Burial > will follow at CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home
JACKSON GERALDINE MRS. 6 27 1937 1 14 2005 FORDYCE
Mrs. Geraldine Jackson, age 67, of New Edinburg, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock.Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband of 48 years, Melvin Jackson Sr.; two daughters, Sandra Nicks Mills of Forrest City and Jennifer Jackson-Allen of Stockbridge, Ga.; and two sons, Melvin Jackson Jr. of New Edinburg and Reggie Jackson of Memphis.Funeral services for Mrs. Jackson will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the United Pentecostal Church in Fordyce with Elder Melvin Jackson Jr. officiating.
JACKSON JESSIE LEE 8 15 1921 9 16 2005 FPARK
NEXT TO RUBY JACKSON-Mr. Jessie Lee Jackson, age 84, of McAlester, Okla., died Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, at his home.Mr. Jackson, a former longtime resident of Forrest City, was born on Aug. 15, 1921, the son of John and Della Nash Minor. He worked for Arkansas Power & Light for 46 years, was a Mason, a Shriner and was a member of First Baptist Church in Forrest City.Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Ruby Fulton, two sons, Jesse Wayne Jackson of McAlester, Okla. and Danny Jackson of Wynne; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Jackson were held on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery.
JACKSON LEROY SR. 6 8 1923 12 14 2001 Riverside Baptist Church
Mr. Leroy Jackson Sr., age 78, of Widener, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, at his home.Mr. Jackson was born June 8, 1923, in Jackson Parish, La. He was a retired supervisor for the federal government, and an Air Force veteran.He is survived by four sons, Leroy Jackson Jr., of Widener, Michael Jackson of Richmond, Calif., Leonard Jackson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Don Rideau of Vaca Ville, Calif.; four daughters, Lynette Jackson and Janet Jackson, both of Richmond, Calif., Betty Jean Ross of Detroit and Peggy Stewart of Ballego, Calif.; a brother, Alson E. Jackson of Daly City, Calif., three sisters, Audry Moore of Chicago and Sally Ann Jackson and Alice Leonard, both of Hodge, La.; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at the Riverside Baptist Church with Rev. Marland Brown officiating.
JACKSON LUCILLE MRS HAMBY 9 18 1917 4 28 2007 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Mrs. Lucille Hamby Jackson, age 89, of Forrest City, died Friday, April 27, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Jackson was born Sept. 18, 1917, in Caldwell County, Ky., the daughter of Herbert Hamby and Hattie Driver Hamby. She had made her home in St. Francis County for most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the Oak Hill Church of God. Mrs. Jackson married Charlie Lee Jackson Sr. in 1937 and he preceded her in death in 1999. Mrs. Jackson is survived by six sons, Wayne Jackson, Billy Jackson, Charlie Jackson, Ray Jackson and Ricky Jackson all of Forrest City and Jerry Jackson of Florida; six daughters, Jackie Barnes of Forrest City, Martha Atkins of Marion, Linda Weddington of Wynne, Glenda Zambroni of Memphis, Joyce Moody of Forrest City and Kelly Leoppard of Helena-West Helena; a sister, Louise Conger of Princeton, Ky.; a brother, Floyd Hamby of Princeton, Ky., 34 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Jackson in 1954 and John M. Jackson in 1980 and two daughters, Dianne Jackson in 1980 and Jean Hamby in 1995. Visitation for Mrs. Jackson will be held on Monday, April 30, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at the Oak Hill Church of God at 11 a.m.. Burial will follow in Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery. Published: 2007-04-30
JACKSON MARGARET MRS LLOYD 10 9 1924 12 20 2006 FPARK
NEXT TO W.C. JACKSON-Mrs. Margaret Lloyd Jackson, age 82, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, in Memphis. Mrs. Jackson was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Memphis, the daughter of Thomas V. Lloyd and step father Robert F. Sample and mother Almedia Sample. She was retired from the Department of Human Services and was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church. Mrs. Jackson married W.C. Jackson in 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Armstrong of Forrest City; two sons, Michael A. Jackson and Timothy V. Jackson both of Forrest City; three brothers, James L. "Joe" Lloyd of Forrest City, Roy Sample of Earle and Thomas D. Lloyd of Norcross, Ga.; a sister, Virginia L. Moore of Norcross, Ga.; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, James Wesley Jackson in 1992. Visitation for Mrs. Jackson will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at Stevens Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2006-12-21
JACKSON MARY ALICE MRS. KIRBY 1885 10 26 1906 CITY
Death of Mrs.Jackson=Mrs.O.A.Jackson, nee Mary Alice Kirby, daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Geo.W.Kirby, of this county, died at the Howell House at Fordyce, Arkansas, where she and her husband were boarding, on Friday night, Oct.26, 1906, of malarial hematuria, after a brief illness of six days, aged 21 years. The remains were brought here, arriving on the evening train on the 27th, and were interred in the FORREST CITY on the 28th, Rev.J.K.Pedrick of the Christian church conducting the funeral services. Mary Alice Kirby was born on the Kirby homestead, three and a half miles southeast of Forrest City, in this county, and resided here with her parents until last April, when she was happily married to Mr.O.A.Jackson, foreman of construction on a new line of railroad being built thru Fordyce. She was taken sick on Sunday morning, and died the following Friday night. She was a consistent member of the Christian church, and was greatly loved by her relatives and a large circle of friends for her sweetness of character and disposition. Miss Fleet Kirby started to be at her bedside, but Alice died before she arrived. 11-2-1906
JACKSON MARY M. MRS WARE 9 13 1834 9 5 1897 CITY
Mrs.Mary M.Jackson, born in Marbro County, S.Carolina,Sept.13,1834 died at the home, of her only daughter, Mrs.T.W.May at Cherry Valley, in Cross County, Arkansas, Sept.5,1897, at 8:10 of complicated bowel trouble, age 62 years, 11 months, and 23 days. The remains were brought to this city Monday, and interred at the FORREST CITY, Rev.Jas.F.Jernigan conducting the funeral ceremony. Mrs.Jackon's maiden name was Mary M. Ware, and she was the daughter of the eminent Methodist divine, Rev.Nicholas Ware of Brownsville, Marbro County, South Carolina. She was married to W.W,Jackson in 1857, and five children were born to them:viz.N.W., Miss Georgia, Dr.W.W., T.W., Everett and Robert, all of whom survive her. The family came to Forrest City in 1870, and are favorably known throughout Eastern Arkansas. She was a member of the Methodist Church, and was a noble Christian neighbor and mother. She had been an invalid for years, and though not expected, her death was a heavy blow to her children, all of whom were favorably attached to her.Sep.10,1897 Forrest City Times Newspaper.9-10-1897
JACKSON MILBRY MRS. LLOYD 2 4 1920 8 28 2005 OAKLAND CEMETERY
Mrs. Milbry Lloyd Jackson, age 85, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City.She was born Feb. 4, 1920, in Fort Hill, the daughter of Jake Lloyd and Myrtle Carpenter Lloyd. Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker, was a member of the Hospital and Junior auxiliaries, a charter member of the Monticello Garden Club where she was a past president, and an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Monticello.Mrs. Jackson is survived by two sons, James Andrew Jackson of Monticello and Robert Mitchell Jackson of Minneapolis, Minn.; one daughter, Corinne Jackson Eldridge of Forrest City; a brother, Ray Lloyd on Monticello; six grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Jackson, in 1998; three sisters, Athlene "Atchie" Pace, Judy Cruce and Emma Jean Curry; one brother, Derwood Lloyd and a grandson, Joseph Lloyd Jackson.Visitation for Mrs. Jackson will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home of Monticello. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Oakland Cemetery in Monticello with Rev. Wade Shownes officiating.
JACKSON MOLLIE MRS. 1839 2 18 1899 FCTIMES
New Castle-Mrs.Mollie Jackson died at the home of her son-in-law, R.S. Swan, on the night of Feb.18,1899 of congestion. She was sick only a few days. She would soon have been 61 years of age. She lived to raise eight children (six girls and two boys), the youngest being 23 years of age. She has had thirty-four grandchildren, thirty of whom are living and four dead. Mrs.Jackson was a devout member of the Methodist church. Her children did all they could for her in life, and spared nothing that they thought would do her good in her last hours of affliction. But the cold hand of death was too heavy for them to raise. Thanks to her friends for their kind assistance.2-24-1899
JACKSON NANCY MRS. PITTS 7 11 1911 12 2 1999 UNKNOWN
Nancy Jackson, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mrs. Jackson was born July 11, 1911, and was the daughter of William Pitts and Nancy Rodgers Pitts. Mrs. Jackson was a methodist. She is survived by her son, Jack Jackson of Palestine. Funeral services will be scheduled at a later time.
JACKSON NELLIE MISS 1893 6 9 1896 FCTIMES
THE FAMILY OF PROF. AND MRS.GEO.L.JACKSON HAVE THE SINCERE SYMPATHY OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IN THE LOSS OF THEIR SWEET LITTLE THREE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, NELLIE WHO DIED SUDDENLY, TUESDAY NOON, JUNE 9, AT THE COUNTRY HOME OF MR.& MRS.T.R.HOSHAL. SHE WAS INTERRED WEDNESDAY, IN THE FAMILY CEMETERY IN FRANKS TOWNSHIP. 6-12-1896
JACKSON OLTER LEE MRS. 1915 1 17 2002 NEW HOPE
Olter Lee Jackson, 87, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Booker T. Bonner and her second husband, Walter Patrick. She is survived by a step-daughter, Jessie M. Harrison; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at New Hope M.B. Church in Moro with Rev. Spencer Brown officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Moro. Marianna Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JACKSON ORA LEE MRS MILLS 1 18 1951 8 2 2007 STANLEY GROVE
Mrs. Ora Lee Mills Jackson, age 56, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, at his home. Mrs. Jackson was born Jan. 18. 1951, in Widener the daughter of Jack Mills and Minnie Mills. She was a housekeeper. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Tommie Jackson of Forrest City; three sons, John Mills of Little Rock and Larry Berry and Rufus Hicks both of Forrest City, a daughter, Lekeriel Hicks of St. Louis, Mo.; a brother, Leo Mills; two sisters, Martha Fields and Stella Alexander both of Forrest City and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by both her parents; Jack Mills Jr. Ollie Mills and James Lee Mills. Funeral services for Mrs. Jackson were held on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at the Rising Sun M.B. Church. Burial followed in Stanley Grove Cemetery. People's Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Published: 2007-08-14
JACKSON ORELIA MRS. 9 5 1923 1 5 2008 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Orelia Jackson, age 84, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Jackson was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Forrest City. She was a retired house worker. She is survived by a daughter, Jacqueline Davis of Oakland, Calif.; a brother, Roosevelt Hollis of Crawfordsville; two sisters, Delma Torrence of San Diego of Calif. and Catherine Johnson of Forrest City and three grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Jackson was held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at 12 p.m., at the Summerfield M.B. Church, with Rev. Jerry Green officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2008-01-11
JACKSON SARAH J. 2 9 1949 10 27 2008 MICHIGAN
GateHouse News ServiceThu Oct 23, 2008, Helena-West Helena, Ark. - Funeral services for Sarah J. Jackson, 59, of Turner will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008 in the Barksdale Funeral Home-Northeast chapel at 1120 E. State St. in Detroit. Rev. Vincent Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the Detroit Memorial Park.Family hour will be from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Barksdale Funeral Home Chapel.Jackson was born on Feb. 9, 1949 to Alan Martin and Myrtle Fason in Turner.She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Ezekial Jackson of Turner and other relatives and friends.Brown's Home for Funerals will direct services.
JACKSON SILVESTER SR. 9 6 1922 3 3 2002 JACKSON CEMETERY IN HETH
Mr. Sylvester Jackson Sr., age 79, of Heth, died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at his home.Mr. Jackson leaves a daugher, Rheamonia Glenn of Earle; four sons, Thaddis E. Jackson, Sylvester Jackson Jr., and Clifford Jackson of Heth and Richard Jackson of Earle; a sister, Tommie Hamilton of St. Louis; 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Friendship M.B. Church of Heth, with burial in Jackson Cemetery in Heth, under the direction of Anthony Funeral Home, West Memphis.
JACKSON TILLMAN 9 7 1959 1 22 2001 Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and Cemetery
Tillman Jackson, age 41, of Little Rock, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, in Little Rock.Mr. Jackson is survived by his parents, John Jackson and Earline Davis Jackson; six sisters, Carrie Lee Hall of West Memphis, Carlortta Jackson, Charlortta Flenoy, Olivia Rachel, Alice Garrett and Gloria Jackson-Hail, all of Marianna; six brothers, David Lee Jackson, James Cooper and Frank Cooper, all of Chicago, Alfred Lee Davis, of Forrest City, John R. Jackson Jr., of Marianna and Ocie W. Jackson, of Kansas City, Mo.Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 26, 2001 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home in Marianna.Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at 11 a.m., at the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church and Cemetery, with the Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
JACKSON VERNELL JR. 7 29 1932 9 5 2002 FRIENDSHIP
Mr. Vernell Jackson Jr., age 70, of Aubrey, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, at his home.Mr. Jackson was born July 29, 1932, in Marianna, the son of Vernell Jackson and Meseria Lane Jackson. He was a member of the Saint Luke Missionary Baptist Church.Mr. Jackson married Rebecca Hooks Jackson in 1959, and she survives him along with his father; one son, Tyrone Jackson of Moro; three daughters, Ella Scott and Essie Blocker both of Aubrey, Morlene Dorsey of St. Louis, Mo.; four brothers, James Jackson, Randy Jackson, Charles Jackson, and Ivory Jackson all of Marianna; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two brothers, two sisters and a son.Funeral services for Mr. Jackson were held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Aubrey. Burial followed in Friendship Church Cemetery in Rondo under the direction of McNeal Funeral Home.
JACKSON W. C. 10 4 1923 9 5 1999 FPARK NATIVE
NEXT TO MARGARET JACKSON-"DUB" W.C. "Dub" Jackson, age 75, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at his home. He was born Oct. 4, 1923, in the Newcastle community to Wesley and Calista Jackson. He was a retired employee of Forrest City Machine Works and was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by a son, James Jackson, in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Jackson of Forrest City; a daughter, Judy Armstrong of Forrest City; two sons, Mike Jackson and Timmy Jackson, both of Forrest City; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Thomason officiating with burial to follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
JACKSON WALTER JR. 5 29 1943 4 17 2003 PARADISE GARDENS
Mr. Walter Jackson Jr., BORN MAY 29,1943, age 59, of Hughes, died Thursday, April 17, 2003, at his home.Mr. Jackson, the son of Alberta Jackson of Hughes and Walter Jackson Sr., of Lorraine, Ohio is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jackson of Hughes; his parents; four sons, Walter Jackson III, of West Memphis, Rev. Cornell Jackson of Jonesboro, Stoney Jackson and Derrick Jackson, both of Hughes; 10 sisters, Carolyn Hennings, Lillie Taylor and Estella Clark, all of Chicago, Ill., Sarah Hamilton of Benton Harbor, Mich., Melinda Jackson, Queen Stone and Alberta Jackson, all of Lorraine, Ohio, Rose Payne, Lessie Jackson and Sherry Thomas, all of Hughes; four brothers, Tommy Jackson of Chicago, Ill., Clyde Jackson of Park Forrest, Ill., Robert Jackson of Benton Harbor, Mich., Larry Jackson of Memphis; and five grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Jackson will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2003, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Locust Grove M.B. Church in Hughes. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with burial following in Paradise Garden. Anthony Funeral Home in Anthonyville is in charge of arrangements.
JACKSON-LOCKHART JOHNNIE MAE MRS JACKSON 12 12 1925 10 20 2002 New Light M.B. Church
Mrs. Johnnie Mae "Lil Baby" Jackson-Lockhart, age 76, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002.Mrs. Lockhart, born Dec. 12, 1925, in Marianna, to Walter Jackson and Sarah Covington-Jackson. She was a Baptist by faith.In 1943, Mrs. Lockhart, married Melvin Lockhart Sr., and he survives her along with eight children, Melvin Lockhart Jr., Walter Lockhart, Bright Lockhart, Betty Swift, Reginald Lockhart, Sandra Roberts and Pat Lockhart, all of Forrest City and Evelyn Anderson of Orlando Fla.; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a child Maxie Lockhart.Visitation services for Mrs. Lockhart will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, from noon to 5 p.m. at Marianna Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at 11 a.m. at New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jesse McClure officiating.
JACO BILLY WAYNE 11 29 1932 2 11 2004 MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK VET-KOREA
Mr. Billy Wayne Jaco, age 71, of Cadiz, Ky., died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at the VA Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.Mr. Jaco was born Nov. 29, 1932, in Haynes, the son of Clyde A. Jaco and Ruby Underwood. He was a veteran of the Korean War, worked in retail construction and was a Baptist.Mr. Jaco is survived by his wife, Tommie Jaco of Cadiz, Ky.; a son, Wayne Jaco of Gallatin, Tenn.; a daughter, Tina Morris of Hendersonville, Tenn.; a brother, Clyde Jaco of Heber Springs; a sister, Mickey Jenkins of Hendersonville, Tenn.; and five grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Jaco were held on Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna, with Rev. Steve Walter officiating. Burial followed in Marianna Memorial Park.
JAMERSON CLYDE 4 20 1948 11 17 2008 MICHIGAN NATIVE-LINCOLN HS 1977
Mr. Clyde Jamerson, age 60, of Detroit, Mich., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008. Mr. Jamerson was born April 20, 1948, in Widener the son of Odell and Nettie Kelly Jamerson. He was a 1966 graduate of Lincoln High School and worked several years with Budd Automotive, was a painter, in dry wall construction and had a certificate of supervision in asbestos removal. Mr. Jamerson is survived by a son, Jesse Jamerson of Detroit, Mich.; four daughters, Nettie Jamerson and Felicia Jamerson both of Stockton, Calif. and Christi Pratt and Charisma Jamerson both of Detroit, Mich.; a brother, Odell Jamerson of Forrest City; four sisters, Rosie Mae Chatt of West Memphis and Dorothy Lucas, Barbara Williams and Alethea James all of Colt ; several grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, J.T. Miller and Willie Miller. Funeral services for Mr. Jamerson will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at 11 a.m. at The House of Johnson Funeral Home in Detroit, Mich.Published: 2008-11-19
JAMES A. W. PROF. UNK 7 22 1904 UNKNOWN CSA
Prof.A.W.James, a traveling music and dancing teacher, died at Texarkana last Friday, Jul.22,1904, of congestion, suddenly. He was a Confederate veteran, and had taught dancing in every county of Arkansas. He will be remembered by a great many of his pupils here. We remember that he taught in the old Winthrop Opera House here. 7-29-1904
JAMES ALMOND JR. 8 24 1947 9 3 2005 CASTEEL NATIVE VET
Mr. Almond James Jr., age 58, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.Mr. James was born Aug. 24, 1947, in Forrest City and was the son of Almond James Sr. and Ethel Dulaney James. Mr. James was a veteran and an employee of Wal-Mart and was a graduate of Tolleston High School in Gary, Ind. He is survived by his mother, of Forrest City; two daughters, Anita James and Deborah James, both of Atlanta, Ga., a brother, Marshall James of Forrest City and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mr. James will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Visitation will also be held Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., at Salem M.B. Church. Funeral services will be held immediately afterwards with Rev. William F. Walker officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
JAMES JIMMY LYNN 1966 12 20 2008 FPARK NATIVE-FCHS 1983
Mr. Jimmy Lynn James, age 52, of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2008. Mr. James was born and raised in Forrest City and was a foreman for BNSF Railroad, a member of the Missouri Street Church of Christ in West Memphis and a graduate of Forrest City High School. Mr. James is survived by his wife Patty James of Marion; two daughters, Rachel Lynn James and Katherine Elizabeth James both of Marion; one son, Andrew Jason James of Conway; his mother, Christine James, formerly of Forrest City; one sister, Gwenlyn James Hunt of Cordova, Tenn. and a brother, Robald James of Grover Beach, Calif. He was preceded in death by his father, Omer Eugene James and two brothers, Randy James and Rickey Flynn James. Visitation for Mr. James will be held on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Missouri Street Church of Christ in West Memphis. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the Paragould Children's Home, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR, 72450 or Crown Point Mission-Missouri Street Church of Christ, 1600 North Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR 72301.Published: 2009-01-02
JAMES LEROY MELTON 2 18 1920 9 17 2005 SALEM CEMETERY
Mr. Leroy Melton James, age 85, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. James was born Feb. 18, 1920, the son of William Monroe James and Pearl Estelle Chilner James. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life and was a retired machinist for Yale Hoists.Mr. James married Jerolene Toney in 1957 and she preceded him in death in 1988. He is survived by two daughters, Wilma Lee and Janice Faye; one sister, Kathryn Nellie Perdue of Hot Springs Village and a host of other friends and relatives.Funeral services for Mr. James will be held graveside at the Salem Cemetery in Goodwin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements
JAMES RANDY 11 10 1951 4 28 1977 FPARK NATIVE
April 28, 1977-Mr. Randy James. Mr Randy James, aged 26, of Rt.1, Box 138, Laredo, Tex., died April 28, at Falcon Lake, Zapata, Tex., in an accidental drowning while fishing with a friend. He was born November 10, 1951, in Forrest City and was the son of Mrs. Christine Gore James and Omar Eugene James. He moved to Laredo, Tex., two years ago and was a concrete construction man. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He married Miss Jan Meeker in 1972. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jan Meeker James of Laredo, Tex., two brothers, Ronald James of Wichita, Tex., and Jimmy James of Forrest City; one sister, Mrs. Gwenlyn Clayton; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Booker Gore of Forrest City. Funeral services will be at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 4 p.m., Tuesday, with Mr. Tom Doyle in charge of services. Burial will be in Forrest Park.- Brenda Huntley Added: 9/18/2007 Forrest City Times Herald
JAMES ROBERT HOWARD 3 8 1920 7 10 2005 BEEBE CEMETERY ARK.NATIONAL GUARD-WWII
Mr. Robert "Bob" Howard James, age 85 of Newport, died Sunday, July 10, 2005, in Newport. Mr. James was born March 8, 1920, in Searcy, the son of W.H. "Bud" James and Margaret Killough James. He was a graduate of Searcy High School and attended Harding College and the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. He joined the Arkansas National Guard in 1937 and served in World War II. Mr. James retired as a Colonel in 1976 after 31 years in the National Guard and the United States Army. He received numerous awards and medals while in the armed forces. Mr. James lived in Beebe and operated the Western Auto Store there with his father. He and his father also owned James Funeral Home of Searcy in 1950. He worked with Arkansas Power and Light from 1957 to 1984. He was active in the several civic and social groups and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Newport.Mr. James is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bess Tate James of the home; two daughters, Barbara "Barbie" Tate James of Forrest City and Joanne James Balance of Jackson, Miss.; a sister, Helen Aclin of Searcy and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son.Visitation for Mr. James will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Newport. Burial will follow in Beebe Cemetery.
JAMES WAYNE FENTON 1 16 1959 2 4 2004 NEVADA USAF
Mr. Wayne Fenton James, age 45, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice-East.Mr. James was born Jan. 16, 1959, in Gary, Ind. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a hotel security officer. He is survived by his wife, Dorian James of Las Vegas, Nev.; four sons, Shawn James and Justin James of Hampton, Va. and Christopher Ross and Michael Acosta of Las Vegas, Nev.; and two brothers, Almond James Jr. and Marshall James of Forrest City.Visitation for Mr. James will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Palm Mortuary-Eastern in Las Vegas, Nev. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Palm Mortuary-Eastern in Las Vegas, Nev. A Graveside service will follow at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday at 12 p.m.
JARMAN SHEILA ANN MS 6 18 1947 2 4 2004 MEMORIAL SERVICE
Ms. Sheila Ann Jarman, aged 56, of West Memphis, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.She was born June 19, 1947, in Memphis, a daughter of Mary Eunice Jarman and Travis Joseph Jarman.She was a former teacher with the West Memphis School District. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Memphis.Ms. Jarman is survived by a son, Chris Jarman of West Memphis; a brother, Woody Black of Memphis and a sister, Katie Harrison of Forrest City.Her body was donated to the Medical Education and Research Institute in Memphis.
JARRATT ANN MRS. CAMPBELL 7 23 1920 7 23 2003 FPARK NATIVE
NEXT TO DENNIS JARRATT-Mrs. Ann Campbell Jarratt, age 83, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at her home.Mrs. Jarratt, born July 23, 1920, in Forrest City, was the daughter of W.W. Campbell and Victoria Mann Campbell. She made her home in Forrest City for all of her life and she was a homemaker and a longtime employee of First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas. Mrs. Jarratt was an active member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church and was also a member of the PEO, Garden Gate Garden Club, Musical Coterie and a past member of the Forrest City Junior Auxiliary.Mrs. Jarratt was the wife of Dennis Young Jarratt and he preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by a son, Denny Jarratt of Forrest City; two grandsons; one great-grandchild; and one niece.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Jarratt will be held on Friday, July 25, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery with Rev. Denton McLellan officiating.
JARRATT J. R. HON. UNK 1 1 1912 CEDAR HEIGHTS
A GOOD MAN GONE=Hon.J.R.Jarratt, of Marianna, is dead. He was one of it's leading citizens, and one to whom that city owes an everlasting debt of gratitude for his personal interest in its welfare and his help in a financial and every other way in making it what it is. He was a Southern gentleman of the old school, a Chesterfieldian in his manner and bearing, and one of its best citizens. He died Monday, Jan.1,1912, and was buried Tuesday in the Cedar Heights cemetery, the funeral being attended by a very large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends who will miss and mourn him. He had lived in Marianna thirty seven years, having been a member of the old and highly esteemed firm of Jarratt & Rodgers, one of the oldest firms in Lee County. He had retired from business several years ago. Capt.Jas.Fussell went down to Marianna Sunday to be at his bedside, and remained for the funeral. He speaks in glowing terms of his old friend's manly virtues, and deeply deplores his death. 1-5-1912
JARRETT J. T. 5 17 1929 11 27 2001 BELL
Mr. J.T. Jarrett, age 72, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Jarrett, born May 17, 1929, in Mississippi was the son of Will S. Jarrett and Mabel Tharp Jarrett. He made his home in Palestine for all of his life and was a retired farmer.In 1948 Mr. Jarrett married Monette Green and she survives him along with three sons, Jerry Jarrett and Donnie Jarrett, both of Palestine and Ronnie Jarrett of Caldwell; three daughters, Patricia Jumper of Palestine, Brenda Blankenship of Mt. Vernon, Texas and Cheryle Laws of Forrest City; two brothers Paul Jarrett of Galt, Miss. and Dennis Jarrett of Shaw, Miss.; two sisters, Olivia Killebrew of Gulfport, Miss. and Louise Gentry of Hot Springs; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Jarrett will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Jarrett will be held Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the Twin Assembly Church of God in Palestine with Bro. Ed Dickerson and Bro. A.T. Blankenship officiating the service. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JARRETT MONETTE MRS. GREEN 3 28 1931 12 28 2001 BELL NATIVE
Mrs. Monette Green Jarrett, age 70, of Palestine, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001. Mrs. Jarrett, born March 28,1931, in Palestine, was the daughter of Eli Green and Lillie Gregg Green. She made her home in Palestine all of her life and was a homemaker. In 1948, Mrs. Jarrett married J. T. Jarrett and he preceded her in death earlier this year. She is survived by three sons, Jerry Jarrett and Donnie Jarrett, both of Palestine and Ronnie Jarrett of Caldwell; three daughters, Patricia Jumper of Palestine, Brenda Blankenship of Mt. Vernon, Texas and Cheryle Laws of Forrest City; a sister, Eva Hall of Palestine; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services fro Mrs. Jarrett were held Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine with Rev. David Stegal and Rev. A.T. Blankenship officiating. Burial followed at Bell Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JARVIS ROBERT 1830 4 8 1905 UNKNOWN
Mr.Robert Jarvis, a well known bottom farmer and stock ranger, died at his home on the St.Francis river on April 8,1905, and was buried the following day. We are informed that he willed his farm to Mrs.A.Bird. He was an old subscriber to the Times, but we have been unable to learn any of his history. It is believed that he was about 75 years of age. Peace to his ashes. 4-14-1905
JAYROE BRENDA K. MRS RUFF 10 27 1951 1 21 2000 FPARK
Birth: Oct. 27, 1951 Death: Jan. 21, 2000 Mrs. Brenda K. Jayroe, age 48, of Forrest City, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, at the Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. She was born Oct. 27, 1951, in Flint, Mich., and was the daughter of Harold Ruff and Ona Kiefner Ruff. She had lived in Forrest City for the past 31 years, was office manager for Jayroe and Company Accountant and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Forrest City. She married Rev. Aubrey L. Jayroe in 1971, and he survives her along with a son, Trent Jayroe of Forrest City; a sister, Janet Hicks of Forrest City; a brother, Rev. Fred Ruff of Mountain Home; and her mother, Ona Ruff of Forrest City. Funeral services were held today, Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at the First Pentecostal Church in Forrest City at 1 p.m. Burial followed in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JAYROE H. M. 7 4 1935 8 23 2008 MT.VERNON NATIVE
Mr. H.M. "Buddy" Jayroe, age 73, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at his home. Mr. Jayroe was born July 4, 1935 in Palestine. He was the son of Jerry Jayroe and Winnie Swenia Jayroe and was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine. Mr. Jayroe was the owner and general manager of the Quality Chemical Corporation from 1980 to 2000, he was with the St. Francis County Farmers Association from 1958 to 1979, serving 12 years as manager. Mr. Jayroe was a board member with Planters Bank and Trust Company from 1973 to 1980, Arkansas Plant Food Association from 1984 to 1987, Forrest Memorial Hospital from 1972 to 1976, Forrest City Chamber of Commerce from 1973 to 1976 and the Forrest City Wild Life Association from 1970 to 1974. He was also a member of the Lions Club and Rotary Club. Mr. Jayroe married Mabel Free in 1957 and she survives him along with a daughter, Kathy Chism and husband, Pat of Indianola, Miss.; two sons, Larry Jayroe and wife, Sue and Gary Jayroe and wife, Robin both of Forrest City; four sisters, Margaret Singer of Oklahoma City, Louise Tracy of Forrest City, Betty Jo Dover of Palestine, Alice Adams of Forrest City and Jean Billingsley of Carthage, Miss.; three brothers, Cecil Jayroe of Forrest City, Johnny Jayroe and Billy Jayroe both of Palestine. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Clint Jayroe and wife, Kristin, Leslie Jayroe Davis and husband Clint, John Landen Chism, Mallory Chism and wife Lori, Jessica Chism Simmons and husband Logan, Rich Jayroe and Ryan Jayroe; three great grandchildren, Connor Jayroe, John Clayton Chism and Kathryn Chism. A sister, Eva Mae Jayroe and two brothers, James Russell Jayroe and Sammy Jayroe preceded him in death. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.Published: 2008-08-25 Forrest City Times Herald
JEFFERS LEO DEVOTIA 8 29 1907 2 27 2000 HAVEN REST NATIVE
Mr. Leo Devotia Jeffers, age 92, of Blytheville, died Sunday, Feb. 27,2000, at his home. He was born August 29, 1907, in Forrest City, to John Jeffers and Mary Jeffers. He is survived by his wife, Lurene Jeffers of Blytheville; three daughters, Mary Frances Moss, of Chicago, Ill., Pamela Prude and Melissa Evans, both of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, Edward Jeffers, of Forrest City and John Jeffers, of Cleveland, Ohio; and a sister, Gussie Hilliard, of Gary, Ind. Visitation was today, Thursday, March 2, at Lane Chapel CME Church from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Funeral services were today, Wednesday, March 2, at Lane Chapel CME Church at 12 p.m. with Rev. Ronald Williams officiating. Burial was at Haven Rest Cemetery in Brinkley under the direction of Clay Funeral Home and McDonald > Horne Funeral Home.
JEFFRIES ROBERT 8 23 1941 6 7 2001 CASTEEL
Mr. Robert Jeffries, age 59, of Colt, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Jeffries, born Aug. 23, 1941, in Dansby, was the son John Jeffries and Cora Childers Jeffries. He is survived by two daughters, Pearlie Mae Blunt and Teresa Blunt, both of Forrest City; three sisters, Ethel Dale, Josephine Berry and Betty Jeffries, all of Jackson, Miss. and three grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Jeffries will be held Friday, June 15, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Jeffries will be held Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Living God with Elder M.T. Dedner officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
JENKINS ELIAX SR. 1 26 1925 4 28 2003 FORREST CITY
Mr. Eliax Jenkins Sr., age 78, of Forrest City, died Monday, April 28, 2003, at his home.Mr. Jenkins was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Trenton, the son of Charles Jenkins and Jimmie Jones Jenkins. He is survived by five daughters, Everlean Jenkins, Roberta Bank and Rosie Lee Morris, all of Brinkley, and Juanita Hall and Dyerianne Hall, both of Stockton, Calif.; four sons, Eliax Jenkins Jr., Allen Jenkins, Henry Hall, all of Forrest City, and Theo James of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Willean Jones of Chicago, Ill., and 30 grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Jenkins will held on Friday, May 2, 2003, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Riverside M.B. Church with Rev. Marland Brown officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY.
JENKINS JEWEL L. 3 23 1934 10 10 2006 ARKANSAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY USARMY
Mr. Jewel L. Jenkins, age 72, of Pine Bluff and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Jenkins was born March 23, 1934, in Tillar, the son of Winston Jenkins and Lucille Lott Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins attended school in Tillar and attended Arkansas AM&N College, now known as University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He earned a Bachelor or Arts Degree in Education and completed his Masters Degree in Education at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. He served in the United States Army, worked as a teacher in Moro, Marianna and Forrest City before retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Forrest City. Mr. Jenkins is survived by a brother, Isaiah "Ike" Jenkins of Pine Bluff and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service for Mr. Jenkins will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, from 3 to 6 p.m. at P.K. Miller Mortuary in Pine Bluff. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Highland Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff with Rev. William Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.Published: 2006-10-12
JENKINS O'DELL MRS. CARSON 8 26 1916 9 14 1999 FORREST CITY NATIVE
ODell Jenkins, age 83, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at Crestpark Skilled Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 26, 1916, in Forrest City and was the daughter of Henson Carson and Hattie Powell Coleman. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, from 12 noon until 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at 12 noon at Woodhouse Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Leon Sims officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
JENKINS PAUL LEON 12 24 1941 6 30 2001 LOUGHRIDGE CEMETERY
Mr. Paul Leon Jenkins, age 59, of Forrest City, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, in Forrest City.He was born Dec. 24, 1941, in Arkansas, the son of Jessie George Jenkins and Maudie May Jenkins. He lived in Searcy most of his life until moving to Forrest City five years ago. He was a mechanic.Mr. Jenkins married Natalie Lloyd in 1997. She survives him, along with two sons, Gary Jenkins and Toney Jenkins, both of Searcy, two sisters, three granchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation will be Wednesday, July 4, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Services for Mr. Jenkins will be held at Stevens Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, with burial in Loughridge Cemetery.
JENKINS V. G. 1932 6 21 2008 PARKIN
Mr. V. G. "Mr. Tax" Jenkins, age 76, of Parkin, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, in Jonesboro. Mr. Jenkins, the son of Vernon Gerald Jenkins and Vivian Fontella Crick Jenkins, was a bookkeeper and a lifetime resident of Parkin. He was an avid Parkin High School supporter and was a past president of the Parkin Lions Club and presently served as the second vice president of the Lions Club in Little Rock. He was also a member of the Parkin City Council. Mr. Jenkins was also the president of Parkin Archeological State Park, a member of the City Beautification Committee, a deacon of First Baptist Church of Parkin, and a member of Gideons International. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, Faye William Jenkins of Parkin; three sons, Gary Paul Jenkins of Galveston, Texas, Thomas Randall Jenkins of Lebanon, Tenn., and Vernon Gerald Jenkins III of Lafayette, La.; one daughter, Vickie Denise Jenkins Tripp of Forrest City; two brothers, William Jerome Jenkins of Leslie and Newton Donald Jenkins of Jonesboro; three sisters, Ester Melton of West Memphis, Vivian Francis Pafford and Mona Colleen Bonanno, both of Parkin; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Danny Jenkins. Funeral services for Mr. Jenkins will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Parkin. Burial will follow in Parkin Cemetery. An online guestbook is available at www.kernodlefh.com Published: 2008-06-23
JENKINS VERNOICA RENAE 9 22 1978 3 22 2006 UNKNOWN NATIVE
Vernoica Renae Jenkins was born September 22, 1978 to William and Gladys Jenkins in Forrest City, Arkansas. She was the 2nd of 3 children born to this union. "Renae" as she was affectionately called by her family and friends was always smiling, always happy. She loved life and touch so many people heart. She was sunshine on a rainy day.Renae accepted Christ in her life at a early age when she was baptized under the leadership of Rev. John Wesley Lockhart, at United Christian Missionary Baptist Church, and later under the leadership of Rev. Norris Latham Jr. She later moved to Jonesboro where she remain until her death. Renae attended FCHS. She later further her education by attending Job Corp in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Renae departed this life Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at the St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Martha Alice Howard and her grandfather Willie James Jenkins. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter Kyeisha Khadija Wonsley 2 sons Antione Shamane Wilson La'Travrious Tremane Wilson of the home. Her mother Gladys Jenkins, her father William (Lela) Jenkins of Forrest City. 3 brothers, William (Ashastra) Jenkins, Dedrick (Ronita) Jenkins of Indianapolis Indiana, and Phillip Adams of Flint Michigan. 6 sister, Leosha Williams, La Toya (Bernie) Williams and Patrice Jenkins, all of Forrest City. Melissa and Marshell McGwen of Memphis Tennessee and Lashanda (Terry) Cottrell of Jonesboro, Arkansas. 7 aunt Bobbie Jones of Texas, Ruby (Morris) Duke, Roxie (Randy) Jenkins, Mary Washington, Annie (Aeric) Cole and Laverne Howard all of Forrest City Arkansas & Josephine Ivy of Milwaukee, Wis. 8 uncles Jimmy (Barbara) Brown of Helen, Michael (Karen) Brown and William (Mae) Brown of Memphis, Tennessee, Terry (Pat) Brown of Jonesboro Johnny Howard of Texas, Willie (Deborah) Jenkins, of Forrest City, Claude (Gail) Jenkins and Dewayne Jenkins of Flint Michigan a host of cousin, nieces, nephew & friends.She will lay in state Friday, March 31, 2006 from 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Christian Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Norris Latham Jr. will officiate. Peoples Funeral Home is in charge
JENKINS WILLIE ALVIN 1879 4 22 1903 MYRICK
Willie Alvin Jenkins, age 24, died Wednesday afternoon, Apr.22,1903, at the home of his mother in the north part of the city, from pneumonia. He was buried under the auspices of the Geo.P.Taylor Lodge No. 196 of the I.O.O.F. in the Myrick graveyard, six miles east of Haynes yesterday. 4-24-1903
JENNINGS ERMA GATLIN MRS KNOX 6 3 1948 8 1 2001 STANLEY GROVE
Mrs. Erma Gatlin Jennings, age 53, of Palestine, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Jennings, born June 3, 1948, in Joiner, was the daughter of Clara B. Knox of Palestine. She is survived by her mother; a daughter, Sheryl Gatlin of West Memphis; a son, Mark Gatlin of Colt; five sisters, Linda Wilder and Bernadine Gatlin, both of Houston, Texas, Janet Gatlin of Atlanta, Ga., and Phillicia Knox and Clara D. Knox, both of Little Rock; eight brothers, Alvertis Gatlin, Jon Knox and Sidney Knox, all of Palestine, James Knox of Colt, Charles Knox of Houston, Texas, Bernard Knox of Forrest City, Darin Knox of Little Rock and Andre Knox of Camden and seven grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Jennings will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Stanley Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Franklin Sewart officiating under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
JENNINGS GUSSIE MRS 8 14 1910 4 4 2002 PILGRIM CEMETERY
Mrs. Gussie Jennings, age 91, of Marianna, died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at the Helena Regional Medical Center.Mrs. Jennings was a member of St. John M.B. Church in Felton, is survived by two nieces, Justine Wesley and Wanda Morganfield, both of St. Louis, Mo.Visitation services for Mrs. Jennings will be held, Friday, April 12, 2002, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Jennings will be held, Saturday, April 13, 2002, at noon at St. John M.B. Church in Felton with Rev. Spencer Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Pilgrim Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
JENNINGS HENRY 1859 2 24 1899 CITY
Henry Jennings, well known to our people as night marshall of this city, died at 3 o'clock this morning, Feb.24,1899. He had been a sufferer from consumption for some time, and that malady was the cause of his death. He was a good man, a faithful officer, an upright citizen, and a gentleman in all the relations of his life. His wife survives him. The funeral took place at 4 o'clock this afternoon, under the auspices of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, of which order he was a member in good standing.2-24-1899 FORREST CITY TIMES
JENNINGS JENNIE MRS. unk 3 20 1910 PINE BLUFF
3-25-1910 Mrs.Jennie Jennings died at her home in Pine Bluff at midnight Sunday, Mar.20,1910. Mrs.Jennings was an aunt of Mrs.McGaha, of this city, and lived here several years ago. The remains were interred in Pine Bluff Monday.
JENNINGS JOHN HENRY BISHOP 6 11 1908 7 20 2004 PARADISE GARDEN
Bishop John Henry Jennings, age 96, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at Crestpark Retirement Inn and Residential.Bishop Jennings was born June 11, 1908, in Haynes. He was a retired farmer and is survived by his wife, Jocelyn M. Jennings of Forrest City; a son, Lester Jennings of Carson, Calif.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Jennings will be held on Friday, July 23, 2004, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Days Temple Church of God in Christ and on Saturday, July 24, 2004, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Salem M.B. Church. Funeral services will follow on Saturday at Salem M.B. Church at 11 a.m. with Bishop L.T. Walker officiating. Burial will follow in PARADISE GARDENS. Clay Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
JENNINGS MATLENA MRS 2 5 1921 10 24 2001 PARADISE GARDEN
Mrs. Matlena Jennings, age 80, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at her home.Mrs. Jennings was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Lee County. She was a homemaker.Mrs. Jennings is survived by her husband, John H. Jennings of Forrest City; one son, Wiggins Alexander, Jr., of West Memphis; two daughters, Kathleen Powell and Earnestine Jones, both of Hughes; one brother, William Robinson of Aubrey; one sister, Maria Vasser of Detroit, Mich.; 19 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren and five great-great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Jennings will be held Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, at 1 p.m., at Days Temple Church of God in Christ with elder Wiggins Alexander officiating the service. Burial will be conducted in Paradise Garden Cemetery on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at 12 p.m., under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
JETT BETTY JEAN MRS MORRIS 7 18 1928 9 24 2006 FPARK
Mrs. Betty Jean Morris Jett, age 78, of Carlisle and formerly of Forrest City, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in Carlisle. Mrs. Jett was born July 18, 1928, in Carlisle, the daughter of James Hampton Morris and Beulah White Morris. She lived in Forrest City for more than 50 years and worked at Bob's Beauty Shop for over 30 years. She was also a member of the Second Baptist Church in Forrest City. Mrs. Jett married Tommy Jett and he preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters, Clara Mae Lee of Chaparrel, N.M. and Joy Barnett of St. Louis, Mo. and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Visitation for Mrs. Jett will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to Arkansas Hospice, Inc. 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock AR 72204.Published: 2006-09-26
JETT DELLA MRS. 1902 1 16 2001 FORREST CITY
Mrs. Della Jett, age 99, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at Crestpark Nursing Home. Mrs. Jett was a member of Macedonia M.B. Church in Madison.She is survived by her niece, Elouise Joyner, of Forrest City.Visitation for Mrs. Jett will be held on Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Sat. Jan. 20, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Kennedy Funeral Home, with the Rev. L.Z. Jones officiating. Burial will follow at FORREST CITY. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
JETT R. A. 8 1854 3 21 1911 HUGHES
HUSBAND OF ELLEN A. JETT-Birth: Aug., 1854 Death: Mar. 21, 1911 The Forrest City Times, March 25, 1911. Death of Mr. R. A. Jett. Mr. R. A. Jett, who left here shortly before Christmas to visit his niece, Mrs. E. W. Bumpass, in Little Rock, died there Monday afternoon, March 21,1911, after a short illness. The remains were shipped here the same afternoon and carried from here to his home hear Caldwell, and on Tuesday morning were interred in Hughes Cemetery, to which place the funeral cortege was followed by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. Mr. Jett was in his 50th year at the time of his death, and is survived by a widow, three daughters, Misses Mamie C., Annie Mae and Mattie Holmes Jett, and three sons, R. S., Geo. W. and William, all of this county. Deceased was a member of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, and of the Episcopal church. He was a farmer and lived with his family near Caldwell for many years. He was an honest, industrious, God fearing, Christian gentleman, and his death leaves a vacancy that will indeed be hard to fill in that community. He numbered his friends in this county and city and in fact wherever he was known by the score, and they will join us in extending to the bereaved family and relatives deep and heartfelt sympathy in this their dark hour of bereavement.- Brenda Huntley Added: 3/28/2007 or January 1911
JETT R. T. 1861 1 2 1911 HUGHES
DEATH OF MR.R.T.JETT=Mr.R.T.Jett, who left here just before Christmas to visit his niece, Mrs.E.W.Bumpass of Little Rock, died there Monday afternoon, Jan.2,1911, after a short illness. The remains were shipped here the same afternoon and carried to his home near Caldwell, and on Tuesday morning were interred in the Hughes cemetery, to which place the funeral cortege was followed by a large number of friends and relatives. Mr.Jett was in his 50th year at the time of his death, and is survived by a widow, three daughters, Misses Mamie C., Annie Mae, and Mattie Holmes Jett, and three sons, R.S., Geo. W., and William, all of this county. Deceased was a member of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, and of the Episcopal church. He was an honest, industrious, God fearing Chirstian gentleman, and his death leaves a vacancy that will be hard indeed to fill in that community. He numbered his friends in this county and city in fact wherever he was known by the score, and they will join us in extending to the bereaved family and relatives deep and sincere sympathy in this dark hour of bereavement. 1-6-1911
JIMERSON IDA B. MRS. 1 1 1921 3 13 2000 CASTEEL
Ida B. Jimerson, age 79, of Forrest City, died Monday, March 13, 2000. She was born Jan. 2, 1921. Mrs. Jimerson was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Jimerson and is survived by one daughter, Lucille Hall, of Forrest City; six sons, Richard Jimerson Jr., Acie Jimerson, O. C. Jimerson, Lee Jimerson, all of Forrest City, Willie Jimerson of Wynne, L. C. Jimerson of Chicago, Ill.; one sister, Myrtle Brown of Los Angeles, Calif.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, March 17, 2000, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pine Tree Church of God in Christ in Forrest City. Services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2000, at 12 p.m. at Pine Tree Church of God in Christ with burial to follow in CASTEEL. Gunn Funeral Home of Little Rock will be in charge of arrangements.
JINKS LEON JR. 7 7 1927 8 23 2001 MEMORIAL USARMY
Mr. Leon Jinks Jr., age 74, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, in a Texarkana hospital. Mr. Jinks was born July 7, 1927, in Leonard, Texas. He was a retired sales executive of GTE-Sylvania, was a graduate of Hendrix College and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jane "Boots" Jinks; two daughters, Jodi Jinks-Lehl of College Station, Texas and Synthia Jinks-Olinger of Albany, Calif.; a son, Mark Jinks of Des Moines, Iowa; his mother, Mary Jinks of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; a brother, Larry Jinks of Los Gatos, Calif.; a sister, Jean Newsum of Ft. Wayne, Ind. and three grandchildren. A memorial service was held for Mr. Jinks on Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at the Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel.
JOACHIM LAURA SUSAN MRS. FROST 1953 5 26 2008 MEMORIAL NATIVE
Laura Susan Frost Joachim, 55, of Heth, Arkansas passed away May 26, 2008 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Joachim was born in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late Roy Sterling and Bobbie Frances (Burns) Frost. She was a board member and past president of the Hospitality Education Net-working Association in New Orleans, LA, board member of the Louisiana Travel and Promotion Bureau and board member of New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. She was the former Assistant Director of Sales at Landmark Hotel in New Orleans, LA and was currently a college student who was on the Dean's List. She is survived by David Joachim of Slidell, LA and three sisters, Kitty Thomas of Wynne, AR; Anita Frost-Lindenblad of Cocoa Beach, FL and Billye Glover of Camden, TN. Memorials may be sent to the Parkin, AR Archeological State Park, P.O. Box 1110 Parkin, AR 72373 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601-1653. Visitation will be Wednesday May 28, 2008 from 6:30-7:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR. The service will be immediately following at 7:00 p.m. Paid obituaryPublished: 2008-05-28
JOHNSON ABRAM UNK 8 4 1900 FCTIMES
Abram Johnson, who was accidentally shot in the heel last Monday while coon hunting near Whitmore, died Saturday, Aug.4,1900, as a result of the accident. Cause of death was blood poison. 8-17-1900
JOHNSON AMANDA MRS HARDY 1 5 1860 3 15 1898 FCTIMES NATIVE
Amanda S. Johnson (nee Hardy) departed this life at her home in the southern part of the county, Mar.15,1898. She was born in this county Jan.5,1860, was married to O.D.Johnson, with whom she lived until his death. She leaves four children and many friends and relatives to mourn her death. The deceased was a good woman, a kind neighbor, and an earnest Christian. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. May the children fall into the hands of those who will train them for God, that after awhile they may meet their mother in heaven.4-22-1898
JOHNSON AVIS ELLENE MRS WILLIAMS 8 9 1924 2 25 2002 WEAVER
Mrs. Avis Ellene Williams Johnson, age 77, of Shirley, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002.Mrs. Johnson was born Aug. 9, 1924, the daughter of Shirley Williams, and is survived by a son, Jimmy Johnson; threee daughters, Louise Borden, Shirley Newman and Barbara Bass; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson were held Wednesday Feb. 27, 2002, in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery in Shirley, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton.
JOHNSON BABY UNK 1 31 1899 FCTIMES
William A.Johnson and family of Widener, have our sympathy in the death of their infant daughter, which occurred Tuesday, Jan.31,1899, of pneumonia. Mrs.Margaret Anderson, grandmother of the child, has been very sick, but is improving.
JOHNSON CATHRINE 6 16 1940 1 13 2009 CASTEEL NATIVE
Ms. Cathrine Johnson, age 68, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at her home. Ms. Johnson was born June 16, 1940, in Forrest City. She is survived by seven daughters, Stephanie Goodman, Vernice Johnson and Theresa Johnson all of Forrest City, Jacquelyn Davis of Stockton, Calif., Rita Kay Johnson of Detroit, Mich., Mary McDonald of Conway and Serena Ingram of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; three sons, Larry Washington, Remus Johnson and Theodore Brittnum all of Forrest City; a sister, Delia Torrence of Stockton, Calif.; 40 grandchildren and several other relatives and friends. Visitation for Ms. Johnson will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Beth Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Herschel B. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.Published: 2009-01-16
JOHNSON CHARLES unk 7 30 1910 UNKNOWN
8-5-1910 Last Saturday, July 30,1910, Coroner Todd was summoned to investigate the murder of Chas.Johnson, on old Capt.Peevy place, 12 miles north of town, where he found the body of Johnson lying outside the door of Phil Bell's home, partially under the house. He had been shot in the face with No.3 buckshot, and his head beaten in with some blunt instrument. Phil Bell pleaded guilty but claimed self defense for the murder. The inquest found that Bell be bound over for grand jury action.
JOHNSON CLAYTON DOUGLAS 3 1 1941 3 25 2001 UNION HILL NATIVE
Mr. Johnson was born March 1, 1941 in Widener. He was the son of Charlie Johnson and Christine Williams.He is survived by three sons, Deyreck Johnson of Illinois, Kenny Johnson of Atlanta, Ga. and Douglas Johnson of Forrest City; two daughters, Allison Delay of Atlanta, Ga. and Lorna Johnson of Illinois; two brothers, Neartis Clark of Forrest City and Leon Clark of Helena; two sisters, Vickie Black of Atlanta, Ga. and Delores McCleod of Dotan, Ala.Visitation for Mr. Johnson will be Saturday, March 31, 2001, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. F. Duckworth. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 31, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Leonard Hawkins of Little Rock officiating. Burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery with Hightower and Son Funeral Home of Marianna in charge of the arrangementsSO
JOHNSON CORA ANNA MRS 1 1 1904 4 11 2001 Hayes Cemetery in Holly Grove
Mrs. Cora Anna Johnson, age 97, of Holly Grove, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Stuttgart Regional Medical Center in Stuttgart.Mrs. Johnson, a homemaker, is survived by eight daughters, Hattie B. Martin, Iona Johnson and Mary Alice Johnson, all of St. Louis, Mo., Ora Lee Jones of Helena, Gearline Johnson, Katie McGee and Lillie B. Winston, all of Chicago, Ill. and Mattie B. Flowers of Lintmaster, Mass.; five sons, Irunoes Johnson of Holly Grove, Levi Johsnon, Robert Lee Johnson, Eugene Johnson and Austin Johnson Jr., all of St. Louis, Mo.; 101 grandchildren, 175 great-grandchildren and 77 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Johnson will be Friday, April 20, 2001, from noon to 5 p.m. at J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel in Forrest City. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 21, 2001, at 1 p.m. at Holly Grove Middle School in Holly Grove with the Rev. Scot Tyler officiating. Burial will follow in Hayes Cemetery in Holly Grove under the direction of J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home.
JOHNSON DARRIN RAY 5 28 1968 2 22 2001 HUGHES
Mr. Darrin Ray Johnson, age 32, of Little Rock, formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, in Little Rock. Mr. Johnson was born on May 28, 1968, in Forrest City. He was the son of Ralph "Pete" Johnson and Marianne King Johnson Floyd. Mr. Johnson was a carpenter. He is survived by his mother, Marianne Floyd of Little Rock; his step father, Terry Floyd of Little Rock; a daughter, Holly Elaine Johnson of Little Rock, his maternal grandmother, Fern Barber of Caldwell and his paternal stepgrandparents, Tom and Mada Floyd of Forrest City. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, at 1 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements
JOHNSON DAVID A. 7 21 1970 5 29 2007 CASTEEL
Mr. David A. Johnson, age 36, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was born July 21, 1970, in Los Angeles, Calif. He is survived by his father, John Henry Johnson of Los Angeles, Calif.; three grandmothers, Luvenia Davis and Viola Sykes both of Forrest City and Catheline Stewart of Los Angeles, Calif.; a grandfather, Allen Williford of San Bernadino, Calif.; a brother, Dion Johnson of Forrest City and a sister, Antoinette Johnson of Forrest City. Visitation for Mr. Johnson will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the New Hebron M.B. Church with Rev. Theo Walker officiating. Burial will follow at CASTEEL.Published: 2007-06-05
JOHNSON DON 2 7 1926 8 10 2007 BILOXI NATIONAL USNAVY-WWII
Mr. Don Johnson, age 81, of Gautier, Miss. died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 in Gautier. Mr. Johnson was born Feb. 7, 1926 in Brinkley, the son of Johnny Arthur Johnson and Blanche Cole. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was a member of the American Legion, Elks Lodge #1120 and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Johnson worked as an independent contractor, also with Litton Industries and with the U.S. Government in Saudi Arabia for 5 years. He was an engineer for Apollo 1 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, JoAnn Wallace Johnson of Gautier; three sons, Johnny Don Johnson of North Carolina, Ernest Johnson of Ocean Springs, Miss. and Wayne Johnson of Hurley, Miss.; one brother, Glenn Johnson of Rosmond, Calif.; one sister, Nelda Betzner of West Alexandria, Ohio; two step-daughters, Sherry Lee and Janet Glover of League City, Texas and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Johnson. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, at 12:30 p.m. at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, Miss. with burial following at Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation services will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:30 a.m. The family requests that memorials be made to Brinkley Baptist Church in Brinkley.Published: 2007-08-13
JOHNSON DOROTHY 1911 7 1 2000 FORREST CITY
Dorothy Johnson, age 89, of Forrest City, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at Crestpark Nursing Home. She was a domestic and member of New Light M.B. Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lela Phillips, in 1999. She is survived by a daughter in-law, Alice Triggs, of Forrest City. Visitation will be Thursday, July 6, 2000, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, July 7, 2000, at 11 a.m. at New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jesse McClure officiating. Burial will be in FORREST CITY under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home
JOHNSON EDNA MAE MRS 9 23 1920 5 19 2005 PARADISE GARDEN
Mrs. Edna Mae Johnson, age 84, of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 19, 2005, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, James Johnson of Forrest City; two sisters, Genora Reed of Memphis and Juanita Tiggs of Riverside, Calif.; and two brothers Sylvester Jackson of Chicago, Ill. and Lucius Jackson of Carson, Calif.Visitation for Mrs. Johnson will be held on Friday, May 27, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Beth Salem M.B. Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Beth Salem. Burial will follow in PARADISE GARDENS in Edmonson. The Anthony Funeral Home of West Memphis is in charge of all arrangements
JOHNSON ERVIN W. 5 4 1916 1 2 2001 FPARK
NEXT TO NADINE JOHNSON-Mr. Ervin W. Johnson, age 84, of Heber Springs, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, at Lakeland Lodge in Heber Springs.Mr. Johnson, born May 4, 1916, was the son of Thomas Johnson and Pearl Cullum Johnson. He was a retired service station owner and lived in Heber Springs most of his life. He was also a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Heber Springs.He is survived by his wife, Nadine Tapley Johnson, of Heber Springs; two daughters, Barbara Robbins, of West Memphis, Betty Montesi, of Little Rock; a sister, Opal Goff, of Heber Springs and one grandchild.Funeral services for Mr. Johnson are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, at 10 a.m. in the Olmstead Chapel with Rev. Ron Kelley officiating. Graveside services and burial will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Olmstead Funeral Home of Heber Springs
JOHNSON ESTELLA MRS 4 7 1908 2 19 2001 CLARK CEMETERY
B.07 Apr 1908,Mrs. Estella Johnson, age 92, of Madison, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City.Mrs. Johnson was a member of Madison Light M.B. Church in Madison.She is survived by two sons, Gerald Johnson of Inkster, Mich. and Jewell Johnson of East St. Louis, Ill.; two daughters, Barbara Brown of Madison and Shirley Starks of East St. Louis, Ill.; a sister, Christine Hancock of Colt; a brother, Hosea Gray of Colt; 14 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Johnson will be held Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Madison Light M.B. Church. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Lonzo Gatlin officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery in Colt. Woodard Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
JOHNSON FANNIE MAE MRS 2 23 1912 12 12 2005 PARADISE GARDEN
Mrs. Fannie Mae Johnson, age 93, of Madison, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at her home.Mrs. Johnson was born Feb. 23, 1912, in Centerville, Miss. She is survived by two brothers, Joshua Haynes of Oakland, Calif., and Clarence Stafford of Richmond, Calif., and two sisters, Mary Alice Goodman of St. Louis, Mo. and Mable Green of California.Visitation for Mrs. Johnson will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church. Burial will follow in PARADISE GARDENS.
JOHNSON FRANCIS MRS. RAWLISON UNK 12 16 1904 UNKNOWN
Mrs.Martha Rawlison died on Dec.22,1904, and Mrs.Francis Johnson died Dec.16,1904, at Rawlison. They were mother and sister, respectively, of Mr.O.J.Rawlison, of the place, to whom and other relatives and bereaved ones. The Times extends its sincere and heartfelt sympathy. 12-30-1904
JOHNSON HARVEY UNK 8 15 1911 UNKNOWN
8-18-1911 DEATH=ACCIDENTAL KILLING NEAR QUIGLEY=Coroner Todd held an inquest Thursday at Heth over the body of Harvey Johnson, a young man who had been employed with a timber camp on the train road a mile or so north of Quigley. It seems that four oR five men were taking a lady who had visited friends in the camp to Quigley on a handcar Tuesday evening, Aug.15,1911 to catch the train to Memphis. On the way, he fell off unknown to the others. When they noticed him missing, they went back and found him unconscious, and took him to Quigley where he died within minutes. Coroner Todd found the death to be from accidental causes.
JOHNSON HERBERT 7 24 1943 3 23 2005 SHADY GROVE NATIVE
Mr. Herbert Johnson , age 61, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born July 24, 1943, in Forrest City.Visitation for Mr. Johnson will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at 10 a.m. at SHADY GROVE.
JOHNSON J. H. Unk 1896 FCTIMES
WE ARE PAINED TO LEARN OF THE DEATH OF MR.J.H.JOHNSON WHICH OCCURRED EARLY THIS MORNING. THE MANY FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY HAD HOPED FOR HIS RECOVERY, BUT HE HAD BEEN SO BADLY WEAKENED BY SEVERE ILLNESS MORE THAN A YEAR AGO, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE LONG SIEGE OF MALARIAL FEVER. HE IS FAVORABLY KNOWN AT FORREST CITY, WHERE HE HAD BEEN DEPUTY SHERIFF UNDER CAPT.JOHN PARHAM, AND HIS HOST OF FRIENDS IN THAT CITY WILL BE SADDENED IN THAT ANNOUNCEMENT. HE WAS A NATIVE OF ALABAMA, COMING FROM NEAR HUNTSVILLE. HE LEAVES A WIDOW, TO WHOM HE WAS MARRIED A FEW YEARS AGO AT CORINTH, MISS. ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT.1-10-1896
JOHNSON JAMES A. 6 20 1944 4 5 2005 FPARK NATIVE SSGT-USARMY
Mr. James "Buddy" Johnson, age 60, of Colt, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005.Mr. Johnson was born June 20, 1944, in Colt, the son of E.A. Johnson and Katie Edwards Johnson. He made his home in Colt for most of his life, was a Baptist and retired from the Army Depot.Mr. Johnson is survived by two sisters, Joyce Johnson Duckett of Sun City, Ariz. and Sally Johnson Hastings of Proctor and one brother, C.E. Johnson of West Memphis.Visitation for Mr. Johnson will be held on Friday, April 8, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery.
JOHNSON JERRY O. 11 21 1945 6 22 2006 FPARK NATIVE USAF-VIETNAM
Mr. Jerry O. Johnson age 60, beloved husband and father, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006, at his home in Caldwell, after fighting a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.Mr. Johnson was born November 21, 1945, in Forrest City, the son of Mr. & Mrs. M.E. Johnson and was raised in Widener.Mr. Johnson was a honorably discharged Vietnam-era United States Air Force Veteran. Jerry was a dedicated 21 year employee of Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation and in addition was the owner of The Donut Shop and DJ's BBQ, all of Forrest City. He was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dottie Johnson, one son, Clay Jennings of Collierville, Tennessee; two daughters, Laura Jennings and Erin May both of Caldwell; three brothers, Murry Johnson of Haynes, Sammy Johnson of Forrest City and Jimmy Johnson of Whitehouse, Texas; one sister, Peggy Harris of Colt, and four grandchildren, Devan Jennings of Brunswick, Tennessee, Aubrey Jennings of Collierville and Lawson and Eden May of Caldwell.Visitation will be Monday, June 26 in the chapel of Stevens Funeral Home from 5 to 7, with a Rosary following at 7:00. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial to follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. The family request memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.
JOHNSON JOHN UNK 2 6 1906 UNKNOWN
Killing at Whitmore=News reached the city Tuesday, Feb.6,1906, of a killing at Whitmore. Deputy Swan left to investigate, and found that another negro shot John Johnson, his name is Chas.Nipper, who gave himself up voluntarily. The negro who was shot, was a desperado, and boasted of having killed six people. He is the same man who killed another man several years ago, named Henry Miller in the R.L.Pettus store. He never went unarmed, and was feared by all the negroes in the bottoms. 2-9-1906
JOHNSON JOHNNIE B. UNK 11 8 1900 Holly Springs, Miss.
Death of J.B.Johnson=J.B.Johnson, of the firm of Lanier & Johnson, ginners of Caldwell, a brother of the late Robt.Johnson, of this city, died last evening, Nov.8,1900, of malarial fever, at the home of his cousin, Mr.& Mrs.C.D.Terrell of this city. The remains were shipped to Holly Springs, Miss. for interment, accompanied by his grief stricken mother and brother, of that place, who had been attending at his bedside during his last illness. Johnnie Johnson was a noble young man. He was well known , poplular, and beloved by all that were closely associated with him. He was a man of sterling integrity, a business man of no mean ability, and his place will be hard to fill. Many friends regret his untimely demise, and extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives. FORREST CITY TIMES 11-9-1900
JOHNSON JOSEPH A. 6 12 1953 5 3 2005 FORREST CITY
Mr. Joseph A. Johnson, age 51, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City. Mr. Johnson was born June 12, 1953, in Helena, the son of Louis Johnson and Arthalia Griffin Johnson.Mr. Johnson is survived by two daughters, Renita Johnson of Memphis and Lawanda Johnson of Forrest City; and two sons, Deanglo Johnson and Joseph A. Johnson Jr. both of Forrest City. He is also survived by 10 sisters, Dorothy Reed, Joyce Wilson and Gladys Johnson all of Chicago, Ill., Florence Williams, Roberta Winston, Margaret King, Felica Johnson and Sharon Johnson all of Forrest City; two step-sisters, Gloria Smith and Brenda Thompson both of Forrest City; six brothers, LeRoy Johnson and Roy Gene Johnson both of Chicago, Ill.; Louis Johnson Jr. and Calvin Jordan both of Forrest City and William Johnson of Parkin; two step brothers, Larry Smith and Herman Smith both of Forrest City; his step-mother Florence Johnson of Forrest City; and 13 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Cornerstone Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Sims officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY. Woodhouse Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.
JOHNSON JOYCE A. MRS FERRELL 1962 7 25 2007 CASTEEL
Mrs. Joyce A. Johnson, age 45, of Caldwell, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007, in Benton. Mrs. Johnson was a salesperson for Steve Jones Chevrolet in Forrest City. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Johnson of Forrest City; three daughters, Chandria Nikel Johnson, Jessea Johnson and Miara Johnson all of Caldwell; a sister, Shelia Ferrell Ryan of Forrest City; six brothers, Dr. Herman Ferrell of St. Louis, Mo., Willie Morris of Chicago, Ill., Robert Ferrell of Haynes, Willie C. Ferrell and George Ferrell Jr. both of Forrest City and Johnny Ferrell of Madison and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Ferrell Sr. and Lonneva Wade Ferrell. Visitation for Mrs. Johnson, will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of People's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 30, 2007, at Spring Grove M.B. Church in Haynes with Rev. Eugene Wade officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL. Published: 2007-07-27
JOHNSON LEARLINE MRS CONNER 11 18 1931 3 20 2001 Marianna Memorial Park
Mrs. Learline Johnson, age 69, of Colt, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at her home.Mrs. Johnson was born Nov. 18, 1931, in Marianna. She was the daughter of Dalton Conner and Mona Veachel Vann. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and a member of Oak Hill Church of God.She is survived by her husband, Harold D. Johnson of Aubrey; three sons, Harold Duane Johnson and James R. Johnson, both of Marianna and John B. Johnson of Lufkin, Texas; two sisters, Dana Boehm of Pea Ridge and Peggy Shank of Little Rock; four brothers, George Conner of El Dorado, Bennie Conner of Barling, Noel Conner of Marianna and Glenn Conner of Durant, Okla.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be Thursday, March 22, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel Funeral Home in Marianna, with the Rev. William Witcher officiating. Burial will follow in Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery with Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
JOHNSON LENA C. MRS MATHENA 1 9 1927 2 9 2002 GILL CEMETERY
Mrs. Lena C. Johnson, age 75, of Palestine, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mrs. Johnson, born Jan. 9, 1927, in Palestine, was the daughter of Berylotha Mathena and Rosie Blankenship Mathena.Mrs. Johnson is survived by five daughters, Rosie Williams, Mary Smith, Gladys Ferguson, Ann L. Parker and Linda Johnson, all of Detroit, Mich.; eight sons, Jerry Johnson and Willie Johnson, both of Detroit, Mich., James Johnson of Forrest City, Erna B. Johnson of North Carolina, Clarence Johnson of St. Louis, Anthony Johnson of Florida, Tony Johnson of Norfolk, Va. and Thomas Johnson of Baton Rouge, La.; two brothers, Clarence Mathena of Chicago, Ill. and Beryl Mathena of Jackson, Miss.; 36 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Johnson will be held, Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at 10 a.m. at M.T. Gillian Baptist Church with Rev. Theodore Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Gill Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary
JOHNSON LIZZIE MRS HALBERT 10 6 1881 6 1967 BELL
6/12/1967 Mrs. Johnson Dies; Services Set WednesdayFuneral services for Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, 85, of near Palestine, who died Monday afternoon in Forrest Memorial Hospital, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Stevens Funeral Home.Rev. Clyde Hankins will conduct the services. Burial will be in Bell Cemetery, north of Palestine. Born in Haynes on Oct. 16, 1881, Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of Mrs. Emily Davil Halbert and William Henry Halbert. She lived most of her life northwest of Palestine and lived there at the time of her death.A Methodist, she mareied Walter Duvall 66 years ago and the couple had six children, two of whom preceded her in death. Mr. Duvall died in 1915.In 1919, she married Caleb A. Johnson, who survives her. Other survivors include a son, William H. Duvall of Pryor, Okla.; four daughters, Mrs. Homer Ellis of Forrrest City, Mrs. Lee Pankey of Palestine, Mrs. Dean boyd of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Harold Dean Johnston of Pearland, Texas; 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
JOHNSON LOLA MAE SISTER WILLIAMS 2 10 1912 3 27 2005 TAYLOR'S CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH
Sister Lola Mae Johnson was born to the union of the late George and Rosie Lee Williams on February 10, 1912 in Kilmichael, Mississippi. She was the third child of fourteen children.She was united in holy matrimony to the late Peter Johnson on December 5, 1936. To this union five children were born.One of the highlights in her life was Taylor's Chapel C.M.E. Church. She loved her church, her church family and her natural family.She served as Missionary President for more than fifty years. She served as Sunday School Secretary, choir member and was also a member of the Stewardess Boards number one and number two. While living in St. Louis, MO she attended the Full Gospel Church where Elder Marion Greene is the pastor.For more than twenty years she was a devoted employee at Forrest Memorial Hospital where she believed that taking care of the patient was her utmost priority on the job.She believed in the educational system process and dedicated her life to assuring that each of her five children received at least a college education. She attended school in the Forrest City Public School System, Forrest City, Arkansas.The Lord called Sister Lola Mae Johnson into eternal rest on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 45 years, Pete Johnson, a daughter, Evangelist Marvia M. Greene, four sisters and seven brothers.She is survived by a daughter, Mavis Hughes (Dr. Charles) St. Louis, MO; a son-in-law, Elder Dr. Greene (Marvia, deceased) St. Louis, MO; three sons: Rev. James W. Johnson (Florine) Little Rock, AR; Bobby Johnson (Lois) Milwaukee, WI; and Billy Johnson (Dorothy) Kansas City, MO; three step-children, Henry Lee Johnson (Irene) Chicago, IL; Earlene Nealey (AC, deceased) Milwaukee, WI; Arthur Lee Johnson, St. Louis, MO; a brother, Leroy Williams (Cleophas) Forrest City, AR and a sister, Ruby Smith-Jones (Charles) St. Louis, MO; 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be held Monday, April 4, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Taylor's Chapel C.M.E. Church, 113 Farr St., Forrest City. Wake services will be Sunday, April 3, 2005, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Taylor's Chapel C.M.E. Church. A repast will follow for close friends and family at the church's fellowship hall.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOHNSON LOU ERA MRS PUCKETT 6 8 1909 6 15 2002 HUGHES
Mrs. Lou Era Puckett Johnson, age 93, of Forrest City died Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mrs. Johnson was born June 8, 1909, in Paris, Tenn. and was the daughter of Andrew Lafayette Puckett and Minnie Frances Lindsey Puckett. Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and had a home daycare. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Fellowship Bible Church.Mrs. Johnson married Edward M. Johnson in 1924 and preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Johnson is survived by one daughter Frances Clarkson of Waterford Miss.; two sisters Lela Mae Christian of Forrest City and Betty Joe Weeks of Lilbourn, Mo.; one grand-daughter and five great-grandchildren.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Johnson were held Monday, June 17, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JOHNSON LOUIS 7 11 1915 1 2 2001 CASTEEL
Mr. Louis Johnson, age 85, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, at his home.Mr. Johnson was born on July 11, 1915, in Baton Rouge, La. He was the son of Louis Johnson Sr., and Lue Vingue Davis Johnson. He was retired from Vaccaro Lumber where he worked for 41 years.Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Lucille Nesbitt Johnson, of Forrest City.Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, at 1:30 p.m., at Christian Redeeming Spiritual Church, with the Rev. Theodis Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary
JOHNSON LUCILLE MRS NESBITT 2 20 1925 8 23 2007 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Lucille Nesbitt Johnson, age 82, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. Mrs. Johnson was born Feb. 20, 1925, in Forrest City, the daughter of Sam Nesbitt and Alberta Turner Nesbitt. She was the owner and operator of the Lucille Glamour Room. She was married to Louis Johnson for 53 years and he preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by a sister, Therother Phillips of Forrest City and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Christian Redeeming Spiritual Church #1, officiated by Rev. Theodis Cochran Jr. Burial will follow in CASTEEL. Woodhouse Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-08-27NSO
JOHNSON MAMIE MRS. THAYER UNK 6 16 1903 UNKNOWN
Mr.H.A.Knight went to Hot Spings Wednesday, June 17,1903, in response to a telegram announcing the death of Mrs.Sam Johnson, nee Mamie Thayer, his niece. Mrs.Johnson lived here at one time and was very popular. Mrs.Johnson had been ill for about three weeks, but was much better that morning, and intended on getting up. She was seized with a coughing paroxism and died suddenly from heart failure on Tuesday last week, June 16,1903. The precious remains were interred Thusday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev.Thompson of the Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev.Dowling of the Episcopal church. 6-26-1903 6-19-1903
JOHNSON MARY A. MRS INGRAM 6 28 1930 6 21 2004 MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK
Mrs. Mary A. Johnson, age 73, of Marianna, died Monday, June 21, 2004, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.Mrs. Johnson was born June 28, 1930, in Poplar Grove, the daughter of Virgil Allen Ingram and Rosie May Lawrence. She was a homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist in Marianna.Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Jack Johnson of Wynne; a daughter, Rita Clark of West Helena; a stepson, John Johnson of Belmont, Miss.; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be held graveside at Marianna Memorial Park at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2004, with Bro. Bill Watts officiating. The Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna is in charge of all arrangements.
JOHNSON MARY ELLA MRS 4 11 1915 2 13 2002 PARADISE GARDEN
Mrs. Mary Ella Johnson, age 86, of Turrell, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Walter Johnson of Turrell; two daughters, Helen Johnson and La Shonda Henry, both of Turrell; two sons, Henry Harris of Turrell and Eugene DeJourne of Decatur, Ga.; six sisters, Elnora Patterson of Memphis, Augusta Chester, Pearlie Davie, Louella Jenkins, Louvenia Barnes and Annie Smith, all of Turrell; one brother, Earnest Smith of Forrest City; one grandchild and five great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Johnson will be Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Anthony Funeral Home Chapel South. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at 2:30 p.m., at the south chapel with burial to follow in Paradise Garden under the direction of Anthony Funeral Home South.
JOHNSON MOLLIE MRS BAKER 1915 6 8 2007 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
WYNNE -- Mollie Johnson, 92, of WYNNE died friday at St. Bernards Hopital in Jonesboro. She was born the daughter of Alex and Pearl Dry Baker. Mrs. Johnson is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, John Brewer and Taft Johnson; sons, John and Tommy Brewer; six brothers; and five sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Charleen Parten and Ella Smith; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at WYNNE Church of Christ. Interment at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Monday at the church. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of WYNNE is in charge of arrangements. JUNE 9,2007
JOHNSON R. T. Unk 9 28 1895 FCTIMES
The Times had no idea of slighting the memory or R.T.Johnson, by it's failure to note his demise in last week's issue. He died peacefully, of consumption Sept.28,1895, and his remains were sent to Holly Springs, Miss. for burial. 10-11-1895
JOHNSON RICHARD SR. 1 1 1942 8 17 2003 CLARK CEMETERY
Mr. Richard Johnson Sr., age 61, of Colt, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.Mr. Johnson, born Jan. 1, 1942, in Driver, was the son of Richard Johnson Sr. and Earnestine Wilson Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Wilson Johnson of Colt; six daughters, Kimberly Johnson, Andrese Johnson Evelyn Johnson and Leanne Johnson, all of Pontiac, Mich., and Amanda Lyles of Colt; three sons, Derrick Johnson of Pontiac, Mich., and Dexter Lyles and Matthew Lyles, both of Colt; two sisters, Lilly Johnson of St. Louis, Mo., and Dorothy Johnson of Pontiac, Mich., and one granddaughter.Visitation services for Mr. Johnson will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at 1 p.m. at United Christian M.B. Church with Rev. Norris Latham officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery.
JOHNSON ROBERT LEE 7 18 1906 6 13 1947 HUGHES
NELL JARRETT'S SCRAPBOOK=June 13, 1947-Robert Johnson, 40, farmer who made his home southeast of here near the St. Francis River, was drowned Friday morning.
JOHNSON ROGER DALE 2008
Roger Dale Johnson of Marianna passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 25 in Forrest City, Arkansas, at the age of 60.Roger was born on May 21, 1948 in Marianna to Cam and Zula Mann Johnson. He worked as Factory Supervisor, manufacturing Automobile Seats.Roger loved to spend time fishing, and he enjoyed riding his lawn mower.Loved ones surviving him are Wanda, his wife of 42 years; daughter Sheila Butler and husband Chris, of Marianna; grandson Christopher Dale Butler of Marianna; three sisters: Roberta Paulman and husband James of Brickeys, AR; Cammie Benham of Pigram TN; and Rose Edmonson and husband Tommy of Lufkin, TX; five brothers: Virgil Johnson & wife Maxine of Moro, AR; Delbert and wife Ruby of Olive Branch, MS; J. C. Johnson and wife Joyce; Walter Johnson and wife Barbara; John and wife Janie, all of Marianna; and a host of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews; and many friends.Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Cam and Zula Johnson; and brothers Jack, Laburne, R.C., Huey, and Kim.Services will be held on Monday at 10.00 a.m. in Roller-Citizens Chapel in Marianna, with burial following in Marianna Memorial Park. Rev. Gregory Mills will officiate.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, also at the Chapel.
JOHNSON S. E. UNK 6 9 1912 FCTIMES
6-28-1912 S.E. "Sam" Johnson, who lived in Forrest City back in the latter 70's and early 80's, at which time he was associated with J.H.Avery in the hotel business here, and who was married to Miss Mamie Thayer, died on June 9,1912, at his home in Hot Springs. A short time before his death, deceased was elected Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Arkansas. The Times extends their condolences to the family and friends.
JOHNSON SAMUEL E. 1933 3 15 2001 PARADISE GARDEN
Mr. Samuel E. Johnson, age 68, of Forrest City died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.Mr. Johnson was a retired assistant superintendent in the Forrest City School District where he had worked for more than 40 years.Mr. Johnson was an active member of the St. Luke A.M.E. Church where he served as steward, the official building director, Sunday School teacher and assistant Sunday School Superintendent. He was also a member of the Phi Beta Sigma and the national director of the Holly Grove Homecoming Club.Survivors include his wife, Bessie D. Johnson of Forrest City; two daughters, Vanessa Thomas of Tulsa, Okla., and Bonita Johnson of Nashville, Tenn., and three grandchildren.Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at Kennedy Funeral Home in Forrest City, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at St. Luke A.M.E. Church.Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at the St. Luke A.M.E. Church. Burial will follow in Paradise Garden Cemetery in Edmondson under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
JOHNSON SAMUEL UNK 1 25 1899 BELL
Pine Tree-Samuel Johnson died Tuesday of last week, Jan.25,1899, at the home of M.H.Watkins and was laid to rest Wednesday in the Bell cemetery. He was a nephew of Mr.& Mrs.Watkins.FORREST CITY TIMES 2-3-1899
JOHNSON SYLVIA MARIE MRS SPANGLER 1950 9 30 2003 MEMORIAL SERVICE
Mrs. Sylvia Marie Spangler Johnson, age 53, of Blytheville, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at St. Bernard's Medical Center.Mrs. Johnson was born in Blue Island, Ill., attended school in Illinois and was a licensed practical nurse. She was employed by Baptist Memorial Hospital in Blytheville.Mrs. Johnson is survived by three daughters, Suzanne Russell of Blytheville, Sara Evans of Wynne and Katherine Jones of Elaine; her mother, Arlene Spangler of Ash Flat; three sisters, Barbara Adams of Hammond, Ind., Wilma Reid of Oak Forest, Ill. and Rita Lauffer of Frankfort, Ill.; two brothers, Michael Spangler of Ash Flat and Joe Spangler of Trumann; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Joseph Spangler Sr. and two brothers.A private memorial service was held in Trumann on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003. A public service will be held at a later date in Blytheville. The John W. German Funeral Home of Steele, Mo. is in charge of all arrangements.
JOHNSON TERRELL V. 12 17 1956 3 11 2005 FPARK
Mr. Terrell V. Johnson, age 48, of Forrest City, died Friday, March 11, 2005, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Johnson was born Dec. 17, 1956, in Warren, the son of Terrell Johnson Sr. and Juanita "Polly" Darby Ray. He lived in Forrest City for the past 15 years having moved from Little Rock. He was a service technician and a member of the First Baptist Church.Mr. Johnson is survived by two sons, Zack Johnson of Wynne and Todd C. Johnson of Searcy; his mother of Forrest City; a brother, Michael K. Johnson of Forrest City; one sister, Alise Davis of Forrest City; and a host of relatives and friends.Visitation for Mr. Johnson will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
JOHNSON TOMMY LEE 12 28 1942 5 24 2001 UNKNOWN
Mr. Tommy Lee Johnson, age 58, of Piggott, formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 24, 2001, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was 58. Mr. Johnson was born Dec. 28, 1942. He was a Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Rob Johnson of Forrest City and Jeremy Johnson of Wynne and three grandchildren. Funeral services are incomplete at this time, but are under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home in Rector.
JOHNSON VICTOR 12 9 1956 1 15 2007 PILGRIM CEMETERY
Mr. Victor Johnson, age 50, of Jonesboro, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. Mr. Johnson was born Dec. 9, 1956, in Marianna, the son of Ruth Johnson. He is survived by six sisters, Diane Mobley of Forrest City, Patricia Brewer and Wendy Johnson both of Marianna, Faye Gaines of Minnesota and Terri Bracey and Linda Spicer both of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his mother; a brother, Earl Brewer and a sister, Shelia Bowers. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at 3 p.m. at Walnut Grove Church. Burial will follow in Pilgrim Cemetery in Marianna. Woodhouse Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-01-19
JOHNSON VIRGIE MRS 1 13 1925 12 17 2002 CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK
Mrs. Virgie Johnson, BORN JAN.13,1925, age 76, of Horseshoe Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, at Methodist Central Hospital in MemphisMrs. Johnson, a homemaker, was the wife of the late Quitman Johnson. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Johnsey of Corinth, Miss., and Linda Thaxton of Widener; two brothers, Tom Cooley of Batesville and Joe Cooley of Joiner; five grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Johnson will be held Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
JOHNSON WALTER P. 1886 10 30 1910 LITTLE ROCK
11-4-1910 Mr.Walter P.Johnson, a brakeman for Rock Island, was killed Sunday night, Oct.30,1910, near Hurlburt. The body was found by the crew of a freight train Monday morning about 1 o'clock. Robbery leading to murder was suggested by the fact that his switch key and $10 in money, which he was known to have when he left Memphis, were not found on his body. Railroad detectives are working on the theory that Johnson was accosted by a tramp who robbed him, and threw his body off the train. Johnson was 24 years of age and lived at Little Rock. R.I.Moore, an officer of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen took charge of the body and escorted to Little Rock for burial.
JOHNSON WILLIAM MURRY 3 23 1940 2 4 2008 MEMORIAL SERVICES FCHS-1958
Mr. William Murry Johnson, age 67, of Haynes, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at his home in Haynes. Mr. Johnson was born March 23, 1940, in Memphis, the son of Murry E. Johnson and Mildred Satterfield Johnson. He lived in Haynes for the past 13 years, was a livestock horse dealer and a member of the A.Q.II.A. Mr. Johnson married Paulette "Booker" Franks in 1994 and she survives him along with five daughters; Murry Lynn Johnson of Lowell, Murry Nicole Johnson of Helena-West Helena, Arla Caldwell of Melbourne, Fla., Chelly Silba of Malvern and Stacy Sides of Benton; two brothers, Sammy Johnson and Jimmy Johnson, both of Wynne; one sister, Peggy Harris of Colt and 12 grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Johnson will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at the Abundant Life Church in Forrest City. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Friends and family are invited to visit the online register at www.stevensfuneralhome.net. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital Foundation, 800 Marshall St., Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202 or the American Diabetes Association, Little Rock Office, 320 Executive Court Site, 104, Little Rock, AR 72205. Published: 2008-02-06
JOHNSON XAVIOR 3 1 1967 4 22 2004 West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery NATIVE-FCHS 1985 USMC
Mr. Xavior Johnson, age 37, of Forrest City, died Thursday, April 22, 2004.Mr. Johnson was born March 1, 1967, in Forrest City, the son of James Johnson Jr. and Aretha Doby. He was a 1985 graduate of Forrest City High School and attended East Arkansas Community College where he was the captain of the EACC intramural All-star basketball team. Mr. Johnson joined the United States Marine Corp, served for three years and received an honorable discharge. He was also employed at Medtronic Sofa Danek in Memphis.Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Monica M. Johnson of Memphis; three sons, Xavior Johnson Jr., Corry Phillips and Montavious Phillips all of Memphis; a daughter, Ashley Caradine of Memphis; his mother of Forrest City; his father of Haynes; by four sisters, Tina R. Doby of Forrest City, Tonya D. Bacon of Washington D.C., Wanda Dudley of South Bend, Ind. and Dawn Davis of Carolton, Texas; four brothers, Terry B. Doby of Forrest City, Darrell V. Doby of Torrance, Calif., Christopher Johnson of North Carolina and Michael Hampton of Oklahoma and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wolfe and Mr. and Mrs. Jethro McCoy.Visitation for Mr. Johnson will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the N.J. Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 30, 2004, at 12 p.m., at the Greater Community Temple in Memphis with Pastor Brandon B. Porter officiating. Burial will follow in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Memphis.
JOHNSTON DORRIS JEAN MISS 4 7 1941 5 6 2005 LINDSEY CEMETERY FCHS-1959
Ms. Dorris Jean Johnston, age 64, of Forrest City, died Friday, May 6, 2005, at her home. She was a clerk at Sanyo and a member of the Valley View Christian Church.Ms. Johnston is survived by a daughter, Toni Meyer Heath of Wynne; a son, Aric Butowsky of Mount Vernon, Ind.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylon Ray Johnston; two sons, Evan Meyer and Bobby Gene Peevey Jr.; and one sister, Earlene Williamson.Funeral services were held on Monday, May 9, 2005, at 2 p.m. graveside at Lindsey Cemetery. The Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis was in charge of all arrangements.
JOHNSTON MARILYN L. MRS LAWS 4 23 1928 10 20 2001 HUGHES NATIVE
Mrs. Marilyn L. Johnston, aged 73, of Elaine, died Saturday at the HelenaRegional Medical Center.Mrs. Johnston was born April 23, 1928, in Forrest City, and was he daughter of Louise Laws and Mammie Thompson Laws. She lived in St. Francis and Phillips counties most of her life. She was a past bookkeeper for Delta Hardware in Elaine, was the co-owner of the Kountry Kitchen in Elaine from 1983 until 1993, and was a member of the Elaine United Methodist Church.In 1960, Mrs. Johnson married Charles E. Johnston, and he survives her. She was preceded in death by a son, David Paul Brown, in 1955. She is survived by a son, Eddie Johnston of Elaine; a daughter, Judy Johnson of Memphis, two brothers, James Laws and W.L. Laws, both of Forrest City; two sisters, Christine Chandler of Wynne and Aline Bryan of Forrest City; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services for Mrs. Johnston will be held at the Elaine United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, with a graveside service to be held at the Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City at 3:30 p.m. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family requests that memorials be made to the Elaine United Methodist Church.-PER SSDI:MARILYN L JOHNSTON 23 Apr 1928 20 Oct 2001 (V) 72333 (Elaine, Phillips, AR)
JOLLY ALGIE 7 6 1923 12 20 2001 MTVERNON NATIVE VET-WWII
Mr. ALGIE "Tiny" Jolly of Forrest City died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, at Baptist Hospital East. He was 78.Mr. Jolly was born July 6, 1923, in Forrest City, the son of Julious H. Jolly and Ressie Mae Vaughn. He lived in Forrest City all of his life. He worked for the Wholesale Produce Company, was a World War II veteran and a member of the Caldwell Baptist Church.Survivors include his wife, Helen Jolly of Forrest City; a son, Sandy Jolly, of Aubrey; a sister, Marie Evans of Texas and three grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.E. Hughes and Rev. Myron Shaw officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JOLLY MATTIE MRS. 1850 9 7 1910 HOLLY GROVE
9-9-1910 Mrs.Mattie Jolly=Mrs.Mattie Jolly, widow of Mr.William Jolly, deceased, died at her country home at Yocona on Wednesday, Sep.7,1910, aged 60 years.She had been ill for some time, and while her death was not altogether unexpected, it came as a terrible bereavement to her family and a large circle of friends, to whom she had endeared herself by her kindly, motherly dispostion and intent. She leaves three son, and two daughters, all grown, to whom we extend sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy in their great affliction. The remains were interred in Holly Grove Cemetery yesterday afternoon, and her funeral was widely attended, several friends going down from this city to pay their last repects.
JOLLY SAMUEL MRS UNK 5 8 1897 HUGHES
Mrs.Samuel Jolly died at her home south of town last Saturday, May 8,1897, and the remains passed through the city Sunday enroute to the Hughes Cemetery, several miles north of the city where they were laid to rest.5-14-1897 FORREST CITY TIMES
JOLLY BARBARA KAY MRS 1 14 1940 11 18 2006 MEMORIAL NATIVE
Mrs. Barbara Kay Jolly, age 66, of Colt, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 at Wynne Health Care in Wynne. Mrs. Jolly was born Jan. 14, 1940, in Forrest City, the daughter of Julious Jolly and Velma Louise Ellis Jolly. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was a seamstress. Mrs. Jolly is survived by two sons, Thomas Joseph Cherico of Florida and Gabriel Cherico of Delaware; five daughters, Kathy Cherico and Jo Angela Cherico both of Delaware, Jessica Hutcherson and Jennifer Roberts, both of Fort Worth Texas, and Jasmine Watlington of Colt; a brother, Richard Jolly of Colt and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jay Jolly, in 1989. Visitation for Mrs. Jolly will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at Stevens Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Diabetes Foundation.Published: 2006-11-20
JOLLY LAWRENCE CROCKER 9 24 1900 1946 FPARK
Birth: Sep. 24, 1900Missouri, USA Death: 1946St. Francis CountyArkansas, USA Mr.Lawrence C.Jolly was married to Edna Pentacuff, He was the son of Mr.Ike Jolly & Paralee Franklin, Born Sept. 24,1900 in Carutheraville,Mo. Mr.Jolly is surived by wife Edna Pentacuff Jolly, and 3 Daughters all of Haynes,Ar.two sister's Mrs.George C.Reeves of Tunica Miss.,Mrs.W.Q.Harper,Memphis, four brothers, K.O. Jolly,A.J Jolly,lee Jolly.Mr.Jolly. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Forrest City Ar. IMAGE2490 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=41&GScid=53921&GRid=8451772&
JONES AARON CLAUD 8 4 1940 5 21 2008 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Aaron Claud "A.C." Jones, age 67, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Jones was born Aug. 4, 1940, in Forrest City. He was a retired saw operator with Yale Hoist. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Irma Jones of Forrest City; a son, Terrance Jones of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Stephanie McIntosh of Forrest City; four sisters, Lula Clay, Lavern Shelton, Margie Roberts and Gwen Jones all of Forrest City and two grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Friday, May 23, 2008, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with burial following in CASTEEL.Published: 2008-05-22
JONES AGNES MRS. 4 16 1932 9 30 1999 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Agnes Jones, 67, died Thursday, September 30, in her home. She was a resident of Wynne and a homemaker. She also was a member of the Church of God. She is survived by eight sons, Crawford Jones and Donald Jones, both of Marianna, Wayne Jones of Vanndale, Roy Jones of Forrest City, Cliff Jones, also of Marianna, Ricky Jones of Tupelo, Calvin Jones of Marsing, ID and Gary Jones of Parkin; six daughters, Joyce Parson of Moro, Sherry Cooper of Lexa, Rayda Jackson and Vernie Gilchrist, both of Wynne, Peggy Reynolds of Marianna and Wanda Holmes, also of Wynne; three brothers, five sisters, 56 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 1, at 2 p.m., at Roller-Citizens Chapel in Marianna with Rev. Ken Walls officiating. Burial followed at Marianna Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Terry Dale Jones, Keith Brown, Robert Jones, Chris Martin, Lil Roy Jones, Donald Coffell, Joseph Parson and Danny Parson. Arrangements were handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
JONES ALBERT 1 19 1902 3 24 1999 WALNUT GROVE
Albert Jones, 93, died Wednesday, March 24, in Memphis. He was a resident of Lee County. He is survived by three daughters, Alma Jones, Lula Hobbs and Vivian Davis, all of Marianna; two sons, Hayward Jones of Marianna and Curtis Jones of Chicago; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion M.B. Church. Burial followed at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home.
JONES AMBROSE 4 15 1918 2 11 2001 GILL
Mr. Ambrose Jones, age 82, of Marianna, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, at his home. Mr. Jones was a retired baker and a member of Mount Sinai M.B. Church. He is survived by his wife, Ester Mae Jones, of the home; 11 daughters, Barbara Stone and Lue Birdia Anderson, both of Memphis, Melvirdia Jones, Delois Jones, Catherine Jones and Mary Jones, all of Chicago, Ill., Zetta Rolfe of Earle, Betty Harris of Marianna, Bobbie Dukes, of Dallas, Texas, Thressa Green of Forrest City and Brenda Beasley of Hubert, N.C.; 11 sons, Sylvester Green and Leophis Green, both of Gill, Carl Jones, Jerome Jones, Timothy Jones and Michael Jones, all of Chicago, Ill., Ambrose Jones Jr. of Memphis, Dennis Jones of Las Angeles, Calif., Issiac Green and Larry Green, both of Marianna, Joseph Green of Little Rock; a brother, Henry Jones of El Paso, Texas; 89 grandchildren, 98 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Mount Gillian M.B. Church, with Rev. Leophis Green officiating the service. Burial will follow at Gill Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
JONES AMY LOIS MRS. 9 18 1909 4 22 1999 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Amy Lois Jones, 89, died Thursday, April 22, in her home. She was a resident of Lee County and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Wanda Jean Oeser of Denver; two sons, Charles Willard Jones and James Edward Jones, both of Marianna; two sisters, Clyde Clemmons of Louisiana and Corrine Clement of Arkansas; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 24, at 2 p.m. at Marianna Memorial Park with Rev. Kenneth Walls officiating. Arrangements were handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
JONES ANDREW 1 18 1928 6 19 2004 FPARK
FATHER OF MIKE AND ANN-Mr. Andrew 'Tink' Jones of Forrest City, passed away, June 19, 2004, at his home, he was 76. Tink was born March 28, 1928, in the Salem Community to Julius and Myrtle Jones and had lived in this area all of his life. Tink worked as a farmer and a truck driver before serving the community by operating Jones Wrecker Service for the past thirty-two years. He had been recognized for his 'exceptional work' by the Arkansas State Troopers - Troop D.Tink married Mary Alice Partain in 1968, and she preceded him in death in 1991. He married Merita 'Rita' Clark in 1995 and she survives him along with two sons; Larry Jones of Palestine and Allen Jones of Caldwell, one daughter, Donna Elam of Chelsea, Oklahoma, two step-sons; Steve Golden and Jamie Golden, both of Forrest City, one step-daughter, Karen Golden of Forrest City and Corpus Christi, Texas, two brothers; Billy Joe Jones of Forrest City, and Stanley Jones of Goodwin, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Julius Jones and Myrtle French Jones, one daughter, Sherry Kay Jones, one sister, Dorothy Griffin, and one grandchild, Christy Gale Jones.Services for Mr. Jones will be held at the Salem United Methodist Church, 10:00 A.M., Tuesday with burial in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
JONES ANGELA KATHLEEN MS. 12 21 1965 11 26 2001 SALEM NATIVE
Ms. Angela Kathleen "Angie" Jones, age 35, of Tulsa, Okla., died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at her home. Ms. Jones was born Dec. 21, 1965, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of James E. Jones and Joyce E. Borden Jones. She was formerly of Palestine before moving to Hardy and had lived in Tulsa, Okla. the past six years. Ms. Jones was an employee of Wal-Mart and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Jones; one brother, James E. Jones Jr.; her maternal grandfather, Dave Borden and her paternal grandparents, Ben Jones and Dora Jones. Ms. Jones is survived by her mother, Joyce E. Jones of Hardy; four sisters, Laveta Ross, Gloria Christian and Laurie Hoots, all of Palestine and Tina Ungerank of Pocahantas and her maternal grandmother, Meckie Borden of Palestine. Visitation for Ms. Jones will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Ms. Jones will be held Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at 2:30 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JONES ANNIE GERTRUDE MRS TURK 7 3 1913 4 17 2007 HUGHES NATIVE
Mrs. Annie Gertrude Jones, age 93, of Forrest City died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne. Mrs. Jones was born July 3, 1913 in Forrest City, the third child of George L. Turk and Katie May Tuk. Mrs. Jones spent a number of years as a beautician, but is most noted for her neddlework and quilt making. Many of the homes throughout her family and friends are graced with Gertrude's knitting, crochet work and famous quilts. Her willing heart to help others in whatever their need will surely be remembered for a long time to come. Gertrude is descended from the Archibald S. May family of St. Francis County and according to genealogy records, has lived the longest of the entire family. Her favorite time of every year was attending the May Family Reunion which is still being held at the original home place on Memorial Day weekend. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church. Mrs. Jones married Cecil Earnie Jones of Pine Bluff in 1947, who preceded her in death March 15, 1982. She is survived by one son, John Buford Stewart of Oak Ridge, La.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one brother, Vernon D. Turk of Forrest City. Gertrude was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Jo Roberts and Louise Mae Hutchins and one brother, George L. Turk. Visitation for Mrs. Jones is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. and funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery.Published: 2007-04-20
JONES ATRELL MRS WATSON 3 9 1936 11 14 2006 BELL
Atrell Watson JonesMrs. Atrell Watson Jones, age 70, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at her home. Mrs. Jones was born March 9, 1936, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of Earnest Watson and Martha Williamson Watson. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life, was a greeter at Wal-Mart and was a Baptist. Mrs. Jones married Raymond Jones and he preceded her in death in 1975. She is survived by two sons, David Jones of Bentonville and James R. Jones of Palestine; three sisters, Dean Baldwin of Algoma, Miss., Joan Sitzes of Palestine and Mary Ellen Hulin of Moro; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery.
JONES AUBREY JAMES 5 19 1919 12 5 1999 MARS HILL VET-WWII
Aubrey James Jones, age 80, of Palestine, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999. He was born May 9, 1919, near Gill and was the son of William and Leah Jones. He was a retired farmer, a WWII veteran and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine. He was a member of the St. Francis Farmer Cooperative. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Mae Howton Jones of Palestine; three daughters, Diana Susan Woerner of Glen Ellyn, Ill., Barbara Leah Holcombe of Manhattan, Kan. and Lisa Marie Black of Little Rock; a sister, Catherine Singer and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl Jones, Lawrence Jones and Homer Jones. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at 10 a.m. at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine. Graveside services will follow at Mars Hill Cemetery in Gill. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City.
JONES BARBARA ANN MS. 3 20 1966 3 11 2007 SCOTT BOND NATIVE
Ms. Barbara Ann Jones, age 40, of Forrest City, died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Ms. Jones was born March 20, 1966, in Forrest City. She is survived by her mother, Samella Jones of Forrest City; three daughters, Tiffany Jones, La Keisha Jones and Nyeisha White, all of Forrest City; four brothers, Charles Jones, Robert Jones, Clarence Jones and Larry Jones all of Forrest City and four sisters, Carolyn Mitchell of Widener and Shirley Jones, Alga Jones and Stacey Jones all of Forrest City. Visitation for Ms. Jones will be held on Friday, March 16, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. John M.B. Church in Madison with Rev. James Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Scott Bond Cemetery.Published: 2007-03-15
JONES CALLIE LOUISE MRS. 3 19 1943 3 31 2001 FPARK
Beloved Mother-Mrs. Callie Louise Jones, age 58, of Forrest City, died Saturday, March 31, 2001 at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Jones is survived by two daughters, Patricia Ann Poindexter of Fayettevele, Tenn. and Tina Poindexter of Forrest City; her mother, Violet Bradford of Forrest City; one brother, Jim Allen Bradford of Forrest City; two sisters, Rosemary Brown and Juanita Barkley of Forrest City.Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Second Baptist Church in Forrest City.
JONES CAROLINE D. MRS. DANIELS 5 17 1910 2 13 2001 CASTEEL
Mrs. Caroline D. Jones, age 90, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, in Tacoma, Wash.Jones was born May 17, 1910 in Pine Bluff, and was the daughter of Josh and Lucy Daniels.She was preceded in death by her husbands, Marcus Freeman, Sam Jones and Payton Jones; a son, Charley Freeman; three brothers and one sister.Mrs. Jones is survived by a son, Marcus W. Freeman, of Tacoma, Wash.; one sister, Mary Cobbage, of Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.Visitation services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, at 12 p.m., at Beth Salem Baptist Church, with Rev. Vernon Faulkner officiating. Burial will follow at CASTEEL under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
JONES CHARLES 9 10 1940 6 1 2003 PARADISE GARDENS
WYNNE -- Charles H. Jones, 62, of Wynne died Sunday, June 1,2003 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. A mechanic for Walter Duncan's Auto Repairs, he was a member of the Church of God in FORREST CITY. Survivors include five sons, Michael Weaver of Detroit, Alfred Rogers, Dr. Tommy Anthony Jones and Darren Jones, all of Chicago, and Fredrick Jones of Wynne; one daughter, Alice Rogers of Chicago; six sisters, Essie Hampton of Earle, Kara Wesson of Chicago, Jessie Hogan and Jearline Duncan, both of Wynne, Helen Jones of Houston, Texas, and Shirley Gary of Alpharetta, Ga.; four brothers, Rollie Lott Jr. of Kingswood, Texas, Robert Jones of Parkin, Freddie Jones of Earle and Neopleon Jones of Memphis; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of God in FORREST CITY, with James Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Gardens at Edmondson under the direction of Woodard Funeral Service of Wynne
JONES CHRISTEEN B. MRS. 10 7 1919 7 20 2003 FORREST CITY
Mrs. Christeen Jones, of Forrest City, and mother of Mary Ann Davis of West Memphis, died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Services arrangements are incomplete. The Anthony Funeral Home of West Memphis is in charge of the services.Mrs. Jones is survived by her daughters, Geneva Pitts of El Sobarnte, Calif., Frances Shaw, Cora Jamison and Joann Jennings all of Forrest City, Ora Jones of San Francisco, Calif., Redeen Thomas of Jonesboro and Mary Ann Davis of West Memphis; a son, Tony Jones of Forrest City; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2003, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Beth Salem M.B. Church. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Beth Salem M.B. Church. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY. Anthony Funeral Home of West Memphis is in charge of all arrangements.
JONES CORNELIA MRS. WILLIAMS 4 4 1949 2 8 2002 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Cornelia "Bobbie" Jones, age 52, of Little Rock, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Jones, born April 4, 1949, in Forrest City, was the daughter of Amos Williams Sr. and Arena Poole Williams.Mrs. Jones is survived by four daughters, Leten Davis, Henrietta Jones, Marie Jones and Amey Williams, all of Little Rock; two sons, Arthue Jones and Christopher Jones, both of Little Rock, nine sisters, Ethel Davis, Joann Ivory, Shirley Williams, Carolyn Stideum, Addie Hare, Dianne Evans, Katharine Kidd, Elizabeth Williams and Beverly Hampton, all of Forrest City; seven brothers, Odell Williams and Charles Williams, both of St. Louis, Amos Williams Jr., Darnell Williams, Alfred Williams, Roosevelt Williams and Jeffery Williams, all of Forrest City; 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held, Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral Services, will be conducted on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at 2:30 p.m. at Summerfield M.B. Church with Rev. Willie Moore officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
JONES DAN UNK 10 29 1911 FCTIMES
11-3-1911 DEATH=Dan Jones was shot and killed by Major King, in Democrat Sunday, Oct.29,1911, per Squire W.S.Thomas who did the investigation on Monday over the altercation about a fifty cent piece. King thought that Jones was pulling a pistol, and shot him with a shotgun.
JONES DANITA MRS. DAVIS 11 9 1954 6 26 2003 OAK GROVE CEMETERY
Mrs. Danita Jones, age 48, of Marianna, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at The Elvis Presley Regional Trauma Center in Memphis.Mrs. Jones, born Nov. 9, 1954, in Oak Forest, the daughter of Wesley Davis and Thelma Bowen. She was a school teacher and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, John Paul Jones II of Jonesboro; a daughter, Johnna Marie Jones of Claypool, Ind.; a sister, Paula Swords of Ecru, Miss.; four brothers, Robert Davis of Russellville, Marvin Davis of Aubrey, Buddy Davis of Marianna and Donnie Bowen of Newaygo, Mich.; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Jones and her parents.Visitation services for Mrs. Jones will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Rodger Hooker officiating.
JONES DORA B. MRS. 3 9 1913 8 15 2005 TEXAS
Mrs. Dora B. Jones, age 92, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, in Mesquite, Texas.Mrs. Jones, was born March 9, 1913, in Cotton Plant. She and her late husband Bill Jones operated a laundry and dry cleaning business in Las Cruces, Texas during the 1950's.Mrs. Jones is survived by a daughter, Pat Hill Yandell of Garland Texas, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. at Restland Funeral Home's Wildwood Chapel in Dallas, Texas.
JONES DOROTHY MRS. SIMMONS 4 11 1926 10 7 2006 Salem Cemetery NATIVE
Mrs. Dorothy Simmons Jones, age 80, of Heber Springs and formerly of Forrest City, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs. Mrs. Jones was born April 11, 1926, in Palestine, the daughter of Walter Simmons and Jimel Simmons. She was a Baptist. Mrs. Jones is survived by two daughters, Ona Bruce and Carolyn Stephens both of Heber Springs; a sister, Nellie "Tincy" Cowan of Colt; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Simmons; two sisters, Maxine Harris and Bobbie Jean Gillison and a granddaughter. Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at Salem Cemetery in Goodwin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006.Published: 2006-10-09
JONES DOUGLAS F. 6 3 1936 9 21 2002 BETHLEHEM VET
Mr. Douglas F. Jones, age 66, of Marianna and formerly of Hughes, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Memphis.Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Pearlene Jones of Marianna; four sons, Glenn Jones, Marvin Jones and Rodney Jones all of Houston, Texas and Douglas E. Jones of Marianna; four sisters, Deloris Isabell of Memphis, Ida Brown and Linda Wilburn of St. Louis, Mo. and Claudine Grant of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother, Cleotis Carter of St. Louis, Mo.; and 11 grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Bethlehem M. B. Church in Marianna. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Bethlehem M.B. Church with burial in the church cemetery following. The Anthony Funeral Home in Anthonyville is in charge of all arrangements.
JONES ED Unk 1894 FCTIMES
The result of a quarrel over a bill of fruit trees. Ed Jones fatally wounded, and Joe Shumate and Willis Jones painfully shot. Dr. Emmet Allen dead. The particulars of an attempt upon the life of Joe Shumate, and which resulted in the death of Dr.Emmet Allen, an innocent bystander, reached town Tuesday morning. It seems that Joe Shumate, a fruit tree vendor, a citizen, of Colt, nine miles north of Forrest City, had traded an invoice of trees to a man named Bampson, for one or more hogs, and on Monday started in the buggy to possess the swine. Dr. Emmet Allen, having business in Wynne jumped into the buggy, and they drove off . When they entered the Caldwell place, they met Ed Jones. Shumate stopped and asked Jones to settle for a bill of trees which he had ordered, and payment was refused. Hot words ensued, but Shumate and Allen drove on. Jones took a circuitous route and arrived at the home of his brother, Willis, who lives on the Dodson place three miles from Colt, in Cross county, near Smith chapel. Here he informed his brother of the trouble and procured a hammerless shot gun, and stationed himself at the gate awaiting the arrival of Shumate, who soon put in an appearance, having to pass that way in his journey. The quarrel was renewed and Jones is said to have tried to shoot, but owing to complications of the hammerless shot gun which he did not fully understand, was delayed a few moments and in the meantime, Shumate, who had a gun in the buggy fired the shot taking effect in Jones' stomach. Willis and Zeke Jones then appeared on the scene with a shot gun and pistols, and the firing became general. A shot supposed to have been fired by Ed Jones took effect in the arms of Shumate and Allen, from which the later died 12 hours later, from loss of blood. Later Ed Jones died Wednesday, and it was stated that Willis Jones was dead and Shumate was not expected to recover.12-14-1894
JONES ERNESTINE MRS. 7 22 1923 7 26 2004 SHADY GROVE
Mrs. Ernestine Jones, age 81, of Palo Alto, Calif. and formerly of Forrest City, died Monday, July 26, 2004, in Palo Alto, Calif.Mrs. Jones was born July 22, 1923. She is survived by a sister, Christine Sanders of Palo Alto, Calif. and a host of other relatives and friends.Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, at 1 p.m., at SHADY GROVE with Rev. Theo Walker officiating. Clay Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
JONES ETHEL MAE MRS. McCLENDON 3 29 1941 8 6 2001 SHILOH CEMETERY
Mrs. Ethel Mae Jones, age 60, of Forrest City, died Friday, April 6, 2001 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.Mrs. Jones was born March 29, 1941 in Elaine. She was the daughter of Tommy and Margaret McClendon.Mrs. Jones is survived by three sons, Jerry Lee Jones of Markhamik, Ill, Michael R. Jones and David Jones, both of Forrest City; a sister, Margree Lacy of Forrest City; three brothers, David McClendon of Vero Beach, Fla., Roosevelt McClendon of Detroit, Mich. and Claude Boyd of Chicago, Ill.; and four grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be Tuesday, April 10, 2001, from 12 to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at noon at the Church of God with Elder James Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JONES EVONNA D. MRS. DALLAS 5 14 1923 5 13 2001 FPARK
NEXT TO FRANK JONES-Mrs. Evonna D. Jones, age 77, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 13, 2001, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Jones was born May 14, 1923, in Vilonia to Grover Ivern Dallas and Artie Stevens Dallas. She lived in Forrest City most of her life and was a retired school teacher after 42 years with the Forrest City School District. Mrs. Jones was a member of Second Baptist Church, was an Eastern Star and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank "Red" Jones in 1970. Mrs. Jones is survived by her brother, Howard Dallas of Memphis; three nieces, Ginger Howton of Palestine, Deb Walker of Memphis and Susan Dallas of Minnesota.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be Monday, May 14, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at 3 p.m., Second Baptist Church with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JONES FLOREEN MRS. 1 25 1916 12 11 2001 CASTEEL
Mrs. Floreen Jones, age 85, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis.Mrs. Jones was born Jan. 25, 1916, in Nuten, Miss. She was a retired farmer.Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Melvin Jones of Forrest City; and a sister, Coreen Brown of Forrest City.Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services Mrs. Jones will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, at 1 p.m., at Riverside Baptist Church, with Rev. Marland Brown officiating the service. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
JONES FLOYD COOPER JR. 2 4 1930 11 27 2000 MT.ZION VET-KOREA
Mr. Floyd Cooper Jones Jr., age 70, of Holland, Mo., died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Mo. Mr. Jones was born Feb. 4, 1930, in Holland, Mo., to Cooper and Azalee Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God in Steele, Mo., and he served as a board member for We Care Ministries. He was also a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Willie B. Jones, of Holland, Mo.; three sons, Rodger Jones, of Forrest City, Russell Jones, of Chickasaw, Ala., Bruce Jones, of Douglasville, Ala.; three daughters, Connie Peters, of Childersburg, Ala., Cathy Snyder, of Anniston, Ala., Annette Turman, of Conway; four brothers, Mervel Jones, James Jones, both of Honersville, Mo., Larry Jones, of Steele, Mo., Phillip Jones, of Brunswick, Ohio; two sisters, Violet Christian, of Overland Park, Kan., Charlotte Bounds, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Jones were held Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at the Pentecostal Church of God in Steele, Mo., with Bro. Gary Andrews and Bro. William Witcher officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, Mo., under the direction of John W. German Funeral Home.
JONES FLOYD JR. 2 19 1967 1 24 2001 SCOTT BOND
Mr. Floyd Jones Jr., age 33, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at his home. Mr. Jones was a barber. He is survived by his parents, Ethel Jones of Forrest City and Floyd Jones Sr., of West Memphis; his grandmothers, Helen Malone of Madison, and Lucy Carter of Little Rock; two daughters, Marinda Jones of Forrest City, and Kenya Jones of Nashville, Tenn.; two sons, Carneighn Jones of Little Rock, and Marquies Jones, of Forrest City; four sisters, Helen Alexander of Pontiac, Mich., Pamela King of Forrest City, Constance King, and Stephanie King; nine brothers, Michael Alexander of Pontiac, Mich., Russell Jones, Marty Jones, and Derrick Malone, all of Madison, Bobby Malone and Randy Milbrook, both of Forrest City, Thomas Robinson of Madison, Kevin King and Bryant King, both of Marianna. Visitation services for Mr. Jones will be held Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Kennedy Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Day's Temple Church of God in Christ, with the Bishop J.H. Jennings officiating. Burial will follow at Scott Bond Cemetery in Madison.
JONES FRED DAN 12 2 1943 11 30 1999 BELL NATIVE
Fred Dan Jones, 55, of St. Francis County, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Little Rock. He was born in Madison Dec. 2, 1943, to Chiney Jones and Emmie Vales Jones. Mr. Jones was a general maintenance worker. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Nations of Penn.; two brothers, Artie Williams and James Jones, both of Widener; three sisters, Bobbie Bowen of Widener, Edna Lane of Forrest City and Verna Louise Oxford of North Little Rock and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 4, at Bell Cemetery in Palestine, with Brother J.E. Hughes officiating. Services were under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
JONES FREDDIE LEE 6 22 1939 12 24 2001 LOCUST GROVE
Mr. Freddie Lee Starks Jones, age 62, of Hughes, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at his home. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Ruby Jean Jones of Hughes; a daughter, Denise Jones of Hughes; a son, Bubba Jones of Hughes; two sisters, Emma Jean Presley of Memphis and Adleaner Starks of Caldwell; three brothers, Johnny Sims of St. Louis, Mo., Timothy Starks Jr. of Hughes and Will Starks of Caldwell and four grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Anthony Funeral Home Chapel South. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at noon, at the south chapel with burial following in Locust Grove Church Cemetery in Hughes, under the direction of Anthony Funeral Home.
JONES GEORGIA MAE MRS. LYNCH 4 1 1940 7 1 2006 PARADISE GARDENS NATIVE
Mrs. Georgia Mae Lynch Jones, age 66, of Forrest City, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Forrest City Medical Center.Mrs. Jones was born April 1, 1940, in Madison, the daughter of Lillie Mae Giden and James Lynch. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was a member of the Christ Temple Pentecostal Church. She is survived by two sons, Stanley "Pee Wee" Jones and Andrew "Sonny" Jones both of Forrest City and four daughters, Georgia F. "Faye" Jones, Shirley J. Jones, Sandra McMillion and Izola "Neicey" Jones all of Forrest City. She was preceded in death by a son Lewis D. Jones.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held on Friday, July 7, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at People's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Christ Temple Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in PARADISE GARDENS.
JONES GUSSIE M. MS 12 11 1962 3 7 2004 ARKANSAS STATE VETERANS CEMETERY-IRAQ VET DEATH PALESTINE HS-1981 CAPTAIN-USARMY-KIA IRAQ
Ms. Gussie M. Jones, age 41, of Forrest City died Sunday, March 7, 2004, in Baghdad, Iraq.Ms. Jones was born Dec. 11, 1962, in Forrest City, the daughter of Van Jones and Lizzie Jones, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Palestine High School in 1981, Arkansas University Central in 1986, joined the United States Army in 1988, where the last rank she earned was captain.Ms. Jones was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program at Syracuse University and graduated in 1998. She graduated as a registered nurse and a second lieutenant. She also served on the staff of the 31st Combat Support Hospital as a critical care nurse in Baghdad, Iraq. During her over 15 years in the Army, she reveived several honors including the Bronze Star (posthumously), Joint Service Commendation, four Army Commendation Medals and four Army Achievement Medals. Also, she was a member of the Abundant Living Faith Center in El Paso, Texas.Ms. Jones is survived by five sisters, Rosemary Maggett, Betty Jones, Berdia Jones, Anita Peterson and Wanda McDaniel; two brothers, David Jones and Van Jones; and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Ms. Jones were held on Monday, March 15, 2004, at the St. Mark Baptist Church in Little Rock. Burial followed in the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery in North Little Rock.
JONES HARVEY L. 4 24 1929 9 21 2003 FORREST CITY USARMY
Mr. Harvey L. Jones, age 74, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at Wynwood Nursing Center in Wynne.Mr. Jones, born April 24, 1929, was a retired barber and a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Bettye Jones of Forrest City; two daughters, Fannie Yvonne Ross of Sherwood and Anita Angeletti Junior of Little Rock, and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Beth Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Vernon Faulkner officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY.
JONES HERMAN JR 7 18 1958 4 4 2005 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Herman Jones Jr., age 46, of Forrest City, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Jones was born July 17, 1958, in Widener, the son of Herman Jones Sr. and Martha Lee Brown. He is survived by his mother of Hammond, Ind.; eight sisters, Gwendoyn Wren, Doris Jones and Patricia Jones all of Forrest City, Bernice Rogers of Madison, Ida Mae Covington, Phyllis Austin and Rosetta Austin all of Hammond, Ind. and Josephine Austin of Alabama. She is also survived by four brothers, Don Bryson and Danny Bryson both of Forrest City, Buck Austin and Quetin Austin both of Hammond, Ind.Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary with Pastor Rosetta Gatewood officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL. SSDI SHOWS July 18
JONES HORACE FRANK 5 28 1920 1 5 1999 FPARK PFC-USARMY-WWII
HUSBAND OF CLARA VIRGNIA JONES-Horace Frank Jones, 78, died Tuesday, January 5, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. He was a resident of Haynes and a farmer. He also was a veteran of World War II, a member of the V.F.W. and a member of the Palestine Baptist Church. He is survived by one son, Mr. Buster Sanford of Marianna; one brother, Mr. John Jones of Fouke, AR; and one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Trail of Forrest City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Virginia Jones. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 7, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. Burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City.
JONES J. J. UNK 7 27 1903 UNKNOWN
Fell from Train and Died-J.J.Jones, Little Rock, aged 24 years, head brakeman on the extra freight going east on the Choctaw railroad Monday, July 27,1903, fell from and between the cars at milepost 54, two miles west of Palestine, receiving injuries from which he died about two hours later. The body was discovered by farmer, Lloyd Bryant, who happened to be passing by a few minutes later. Bryant immediately notified J.J.Manahan, the section foreman, who was at work near Palestine. He repaired to the scene at once, and found the body lying four feet from the track, with his left leg horribly crushed. He took the body on his handcar, and after receiving medical treatment for his sufferings, and rested well for about two miles, begging to be taken off the car to rest, but he was brought on to Forrest City, where he died about ten minutes after arrival. The body was exhumed by Undertaker Stevens, and the remains shipped to Little Rock per the railroad's request. An inquest found the death to be by accident. 7-31-1903
JONES JAMES F. 12 24 1927 7 26 2002 FPARK NATIVE
Mr. James F. Jones, age 74, of Widener, died Friday, July 26, 2002.Mr. Jones, born Dec. 24, 1927, in St. Francis County, the son of James Jones and Emmer Valis Jones Williams. He made his home in the Forrest City all of his life. He was a farmer and a member of Widener Baptist Church.In 1969 Mr. Jones married Violet Stafford Jones and she preceded him in death in 1977. He is survived by three sisters, Edna Lang of Forrest City, Louise Oxford of Little Rock and Bobbie Boren of Widener; a brother, Ardie Williams of Widener and several nieces and nephews.Visitation services for Mr. Jones will be held Saturday, July 27, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be held Sunday, July 28, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery with Rev. Charlie Myers officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
JONES JENNIE MRS. Unk 6 29 1899 FCTIMES
Uncle Jake Dawson spent last week at Riverside at the bedside of his daughter, Mrs.Jennie Jones, who died on Thursday of last week, June 29, 1899, and was buried at that place Friday last. 7-7-1899 Miss Dottie Dawson, left yesterday afternoon for Riverside, in response to a telegram announcing the death of her sister, Mrs.Jennie Jones, who died at that place, June 21,1899, at 10 o'clock and is to be buried today at 3 o'clock. The Times joins in sympathy with friends and relatives. 6-23-1899
JONES JERRY GEROME 7 18 1960 7 28 2003 SCOTT-BOND NATIVE
Mr. Jerry Gerome Jones, age 43, of Forrest City, died on Monday, July 28, 2003 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City.Mr. Jones, the son of Julius W. Jones Sr., of Forrest City and Mary Harris Jones, of Madison. He was born July 18, 1960 in Forrest City and is survived by his parents; one daughter, Chaundreka Graham of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four sisters, Barbara Winfrey, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Patricia Davis, Casandra Jones and Sharon Jones, all of Forrest City; four brothers, Emmitt C. Jones, Julius W. Jones Jr., and Calvin Jones, all of Forrest City and Kenneth Jones of Madison; three grandchildren and several other relatives and friends.Visitation services for Mr. Jones will be held on Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary with Elder John H. Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Scott Bond Cemetery.
JONES JOHN HENRY SR 11 23 1923 1 30 2004 CASTEEL
Mr. John Henry Jones Sr., age 79, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2004, at Wynwood Nursing Center in Wynne. Mr. Jones was born Nov. 23, 1923, in Parkin, the son of William Henry Jones and Anna Lou Davis Jones.Mr. Jones is survived by his wife Lula Haggins Jones of Forrest City, two daughters, Lula A. Jones and JoAnna Johnson of Forrest City; two sons, John Henry Jones Jr. and Jerry P. Jones of Forrest City; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Louise Pruitt, a son, Clyde Jones and a sister, Josephine Roger.Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the Community Voices Community Center with Bro. Floyd Stokes officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.-PER SSDI:JOHN H JONES 04 Nov 1923 30 Jan 2004 (V) 72336 (Forrest City, Saint Francis, AR)
JONES JOHN I. Unk 9 20 1900 FCTIMES CSA-LINDEN DEAD SHOTS
Mrs.Lon Slaughter of Marianna, came up Sunday to attend the bedside of her brother, John I. Jones, who died yesterday morning, Sep.20,1900, and Mr.Irby Jones came in yesterday. John I. Jones is dead. He had been an invalid for many weeks, and death came as a sweet relief from his long sufferings. He died Thursday morning, and his remains were interred in the old Jones family homestead near Haynes, Rev.W.C.Davidson officiating. John I.Jones was born May .... in Osceola, Ark. and moved to this county. When the war between the states broke out, he enlisted with the Linden Dead shots in 1861, under Capt.Penn Dunn, and went with Col.Cross' regiment. In the battle of Perryville, Ky. , he was wounded and lost his right arm, and received an honorable discharge. He was married to Miss Pauline Patton in 1862, and three children blessed their union. His wife died in 1884, and in 1886 he married Miss Anna Creely, who bore him three children, all of whom survive him, including Mrs.Jones. During his lifetime he has held many responsible positions. He lost to T.O.Fitzpatrick for Circuit Clerk, and since then has been deputy sheriff and other minor public positions. He was a member of the Knights of Honor and Ladies of Honor, and leaves his family in comfortable circumstances. 9-21-1900
JONES JOHN PAUL 9 18 1953 6 14 2003 OAK GROVE
Mr. John Paul Jones, age 49, of Marianna, died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Jones was born Sept. 18, 1953, in Marianna, the son of W.E. Jones Sr. and Annie L. Morris. He was a maintenance worker with Camaco and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Danita Davis Jones of Marianna; a son, John Paul "Jay" Jones II of Jonesboro; one daughter, Johnna Marie Jones of Claypool, Ind.; a sister, Joanne Jones Webb of Marianna; his mother, Annie L. McDonald of Marianna; two step-mothers, Mary Frances Jones King of West Helena and Terry Martinez of San Antonia, Texas; two brothers, Walter Earl "Butch" Jones Jr. of Marianna and Thomas Edward "Tom" Jones of Houston, Texas, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.Graveside services will be held for Mr. Jones on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro with Bro. Reed Dillahunty officiating. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna is in charge of arrangements.
JONES JOHN R. 1 26 1854 2 14 1912 BELL
2-16-1912 DEATH OF JOHN R.JONES=Mr.John R."Rich" Jones, council commander of the Palestine Camp of the Woodmen of the World, and an esteemed and highly respected citizen of Prairie township, died at his home near Palestine Wednesday, Feb.14,1912, after a painful illness resulting from the effects of a carbuncle on his neck. He was buried Thursday at the Bell cemetery, about two miles north of Palestine, the funeral being under the auspices of the lodge of which he was an honored member. Sovs.J.T.Johnson, A.D.Boyle, T.W.McClendon, B.F.McCrary, M.P.Remley, and W.F.Horney of the lodge of this city, and Dr.N.P.Beauchamp of Wheatley attended the funeral.
JONES JOYCE EVELYN MRS. BORDEN 4 2 1941 5 18 2004 SALEM
Mrs. Joyce Evelyn Borden Jones, age 63, of Palestine, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at her home.Mrs. Jones was born April 2, 1941, in Glen, Miss., the daughter of David Glen Borden and Meckie Mae Johnson Borden. She was a retired postmaster having served in that capacity in Palestine and Hardy and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Forrest Chapter 531. Mrs. Jones was also a past president of the Optimist Club in Hardy.Mrs. Jones married James Edward Jones in 1956 and he preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by four daughters, LaVeta Jones Ross, Gloria Jones Christian and Laurie Jones Hoots all of Palestine and Tina Jones Ungerank of Pocahontas; three sisters, Marie Miller of Forrest City, Doris Waggoner of Hot Springs and Phyllis Autry of Palestine; two brothers, Donald Borden of Temple, Pa. and Jerry Borden of Powderly, Texas; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Jones was also preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Kathleen Jones; a son, James Edward Jones Jr. and a grandson, Jonathan Duane Conder II.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 21, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.
JONES JUANITA MRS. 1925 10 21 2002 COLLINSVILLE
Mrs. Juanita Jones, age 77, of Birmingham, Ala., died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham.Mrs. Jones is survived by two daughters, Martha Jones and Ann Jones, both of Birmingham, Ala.; a son, Robert Jones, of Forrest City; two grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.Visitation services for Mrs. Jones will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Collinsville Funeral Home in Collinsville, Ala.. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, at 2 p.m., graveside, at Collinsville Cemetery with Rev. Phillip Battle officiating. Collinsville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
JONES LOUIS B. 8 28 1868 8 5 1911 MADISON
8-18-1911 DEATH=CARD OF THANKS=We wish to extend our heartfelt and sincere thanks to all of those who so kindly assisted us in any form or manner during the illness and after the death of Louis B.Jones who died at his home here on Saturday morning, Aug. 12,1911. Words cannot express the deep sense of gratitude we feel toward those here in Madison, in Forrest City, and in fact, throughout the entire section where he was known, who proved themselves, indeed, in times of need. Sincerely, Mrs.L.B.Jones, W.T.Jones, Mr.& Mrs.E.Butler. Madison, Arkansas Aug.14,1911. Louis B.Jones, prominent merchant and respected citizen of Madison dies at his home Saturday morning, from typhoid fever after an illness of eighteen days. Mr.Jones was born in Hardeman county, Tennessee Apr.28,1868. He moved to this state about twenty five years ago, and since moving here lived first in Felton, Lee county, and then at Haynes. Later he moved to this county, living first on the Beck farm west of the city, and later taking a position as manager of the Graham farm, where he remained until the time he opened a business in Madison four or five years ago. He was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist church, having joined that church about ten years ago. He was also a member of the Knights of Maccabees of the World, Woodmen of the World, and of the Odd Fellows, holding membership in the lodges of these orders in this city, and as he was in his duties to his family, his friends, and community, so he was in his church and lodge duties, a devoted guide and protector. The funeral Sunday evening proceeded from his residence, where presiding Elder J.K.Farris conducted the services, and then interment in the Madison cemetery, where the services were under the auspices of the Geo.P.Taylor Lodge No. 196, about forty five members attending. Mr.Jones is survived by heart broken widow, one son, W.T.Jones, of Madison, and three daughters, Mrs.E.Butler of Madison; Mrs.Ed Howard, of near Haynes, and Mrs.E.Cook of McRae. The following gentlemen were pall bearers:Mr.B.Fussell, of Forrest City;Mr.Ollie Sherrod, Mr.Joe Hendrickson, Mr.L.A.Lashua, Mr.Wm.Robinson, of Madison; and Mr,Fred Shreeve of Linden Island.
JONES LOUISE MRS. THWEATT 4 4 1927 5 12 2005 BELL
Mrs. Louise Jones, age 78, of Palestine, died Thursday, May 12, 2005, at Baptist Hospital.Mrs. Jones was born April 4, 1927, the daughter of Emmett Thweatt and Birdie Bray Thweatt. She was a retired assembler with General Industries and Warwick Electronics in Forrest City and was a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine.Mrs. Jones is survived by one son, Larry Jones of Palestine; one daughter Donna Elam of Chelsea, Okla.; four sisters, Anna Lee Hill of Forrest City, Mary Neal Leaman of Mountain View, Betty Jean Quillin of West Memphis and Marie Williams of Ripley, Tenn.; two brothers, Ray "Jake" Thweatt of Palestine and Cecil Thweatt of Mountain View; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Jones; three sisters, Carolyn Pettus, Christine Thweatt and Minnie Velmar Thweatt and a brother Homer Thweatt.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held on Friday, May 13, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Chelch Reagan officiating. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery.
JONES LUCILLE MRS. RILEY 9 12 1929 7 15 2005 SHADY GROVE NATIVE
Mrs. Lucille Riley Jones, age 75, of Forrest City, died Friday, July 15, 2005, at her home.Mrs. Jones was born Sept. 12, 1929, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of Henry Riley and Ora Warson Riley.She is survived by her husband, Henry Jones of Forrest City; two daughters, Linda Mullins of Plano, Texas and Carolyn Gray of Forrest City; five sons, Leonard "Pete" Pye, Cleaster Lowe, Bobbie Bryant, Larry Bryant and Earl Jones, all of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Rosie Moore of Denver, Colo.; one brother, Clarence Riley of Detroit, Mich.; 19 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at Woodhouse Mortuary from noon until 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Shady Grove Church, with Rev. B. T. Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in SHADY GROVE.
JONES MARILYN YVONNE MRS. HUGHES 12 13 1935 7 24 2005 ROE CEMETERY
Marilyn Yvonne Hughes Jones of Clarendon, Arkansas formerly of Caldwell, Arkansas died Sunday, July 24, 2005, after a long battle with lung cancer. Lovingly known as "Scooter" she leaves behind two daughters, Brenda Jones Gordon and Suzette Jones Garcia both of Clarendon; one son, Joe Jones of Brinkley; a son-in-law, Ron Gordon of Clarendon; a special friend, J.D. Holiday of Brinkley; a sister, Mildred Harp of Forrest City; a brother, John Hughes of Caldwell; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Modeana Clark Hughes of Caldwell; her husband, George Jones of Roe and a brother, Evan "Sambo" Hughes of Caldwell.Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at the Clarendon Missionary Baptist Church and officiated by pastor Bro. Rick Glover and nephew Pastor Clay Hughes of Good Hope Church in Forrest City. Interment will be in Roe Cemetery with Bob Neal & Sons of Clarendon in charge of arrangements. Visit our website at: www.bobnealandsons.com/funeralwebsites/scripts1/obituary.cfm
JONES MARK 4 28 1960 9 30 2005 FORREST CITY NATIVE
Mr. Mark Jones, age 45, of Forrest City, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at his home.Mr. Jones was born April 28, 1960, in Forrest City was the son of Johnny Jones Sr. and Mary McGowan Jones. He is survived by his mother, of Forrest City; six sisters, Beverly Jones Sandra Ware and Mary McGowan, all of Forrest City, Sondra Jones and Barbara Jones, both of Little Rock and Tashary Jones of Hawaii; eight brothers, Matthew McGowan of Davenport, Iowa, Luke McGowan of Macon, Ga., Johnny Jones Jr. and Desi Jones, both of Forrest City, Joseph Jones, John Jones and David Jones, all of Little Rock and Wendell Jones of Palestine.Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Friday, Oct. 7, 2005, from noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at 1 p.m. at The Church of God on Whitaker Street with Pastor Lee A. Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY.
JONES MARSHALL DUDLEY 2 3 1903 7 26 1966 FPARK NATIVE
FAIRVIEW-Inscription: Next to Laura Jones-Married Sep.2,1918.Funeral services for Marshall D.Jones,63. who died Tuesday night at Forrest Memorial Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Stevens Funeral Home. Rev.Clyde Hankins will conduct the services. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery. Mr.Jones was born Feb.3,1903 in the Salem community north of Goodwin. He had lived here since 1936, residing at 920 South Rosser at the time of his death, and also had lived in Marianna. He had been suffering with a heart condition and had been in poor health for six years. A member of First Baptist Church, he was a mechanic with Farmers Supply Company of Marianna. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Edna Young Jones, whom he married in 1918; two sons, John M. Jones of Blytheville and Frank D.Jones of Forrest city. Two daughters, Mrs.Robert Teague of Houston and Mrs.Bill Endicott of Marshall, Arkansas; a brother, Crawford Jones of Marianna; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Belle Grant and Mrs.Ann Epperson, both of Memphis, and six grandchildren. Next to WIFE Laura Jones-Married Sep.2,1918 5467&5469
JONES MARY LOVENIA MRS. MANN 12 14 1919 6 5 2001 HUGHES NATIVE
Mrs. Mary Lovenia Jones, age 81, of Wynne, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne.Mrs. Jones was born Dec. 14, 1919, in Colt, the daughter of Amos Edward Mann and Mary Jane Hill Mann. She lived in Colt and the Cross County area most of her life, and was a member of the New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church in Colt.Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husbands, Phil Neisler in 1976, and Fred Jones Jr., in 1982.She is survived by three sons, David Wayne Neisler of Colt, Rickey Neisler of Forrest City and Mickey Neisler of Wynne; one daughter, Vicki Peters of Bakersfield, Mo.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Jones were held today, Thursday, June 7, 2001, at 10 a.m., at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne with Rev. W.G. Davis and Rev. Charles Bradley officiating. Burial followed in Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Kernodle Funeral Home.
JONES MATTHEW UNK 6 18 1903 UNKNOWN
Matthew Jones, postmaster at Cooper, died yesterday, June 18,1903. 6-19-1903
JONES MELVIN 10 14 1915 2 11 2003 CASTEEL
Mr. Melvin Jones, age 87, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City.Mr. Jones, born Oct. 14, 1915, in Mullins, Tenn., was a retired laborer with Wagner Electric Co. in St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by two sisters, Earnestine Howard of Parkin and Ardesta Jones of Chicago, Ill.Visitation services for Mr. Jones will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church with Rev. Marland Brown officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
JONES MIKE 7 6 1947 5 12 2006 BELL
Mr. Mike Jones, age 58, of Starkville, Miss., died Friday, May 12, 2006, in Starkville, Miss.Mr. Jones was a teacher and a member of the Mississippi Association of Educators. He is survived by two brothers, Jack Jones and Donnie Jones both of Palestine; five sisters, Shirley Carriger, Joyce Long and Goldie Dickerson all of Forrest City, Sandy Hembree of Hot Springs and Lou Fuller of Ash Flat.Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 15, 2006, at 4:30 p.m., at the Welch Funeral Home in Starkville, Miss. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Bell Cemetery in Palestine.
JONES NOLAN 1906 3 28 1908 CITY
4-3-1908 Mrs.Gratz Jones and children, of Tillatobia, Miss., were visiting with her mother, Mrs.M.A.Coffey, about three weeks ago. They were enjoying their visit thoroghly and the children were getting along fine until Friday, when the precious boy, Nolan, aged two years, became ill, and everything that modern science could bring to bear was to no avail, and he died the following morning, Mar.28,1908, of congestion of the brain. The remains were interred in the FORREST CITY Sunday, Rev.B.L.Wilford of the Methodist church performing the religious services. 5-29-1908 Mrs.Jones returns to Alabama accompanied by her husband, and her sister went to Memphis with her, Miss Nora Bell Coffey.
JONES ORA 1 17 1904 3 25 2002 PILGRIM REST
Mrs. Ora Jones, age 98, of Forrest City, died Monday, March 25, 2002, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mrs. Jones, born Jan. 17, 1904, in Scott, was a retired farmer. She is survived by two sons, Dewett Jones and Horace Jones, both of Cleveland, Ohio; 25 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren and 60 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held, Friday, March 29, 2002, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home and Saturday, March 30, 2002, from 11 a.m. to noon at Pilgrim Rest Christianity Church in Jeanette. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, 2002, at noon at Pilgrim Rest Christianity Church in Jeanette with Rev. Oscar Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home
JONES P. H. MRS. UNK 12 14 1907 MARS HILL
12-20-1907 Mrs.P.H.Jones, of near Gill, died last Saturday, Dec.14,1907, at her home after a brief illness, and her precious remains were interred in the Mars Hill cemetery the following day, Brother Slaughter conducting the ceremonies. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church and died in the faith, leaving a devoted husband, four children, two brothers and other relatives to mourn her loss.
JONES PAUL MASTER 2 12 1896 6 1 1902 CITY
Death of Paul Jones=After ten days of great suffering, the angel of death came as a messenger of mercy and kissed away the spirit of little Paul Jones, son of Mrs.John I.Jones last Sunday evening, June 1,1902, at 8 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.W.H.Dyer of the Methodist church at the FORREST CITY. Paul was but six years of age, though loved by many, who share with the family in the great loss to the family. 6-6-1902
JONES PEARLINE MRS. HOLLIS 1 23 1935 7 23 2008 FPARK
Birth: Jan. 23, 1935 Death: Jul. 23, 2008 Mrs. Pearline Jones, age 73, of Helena-West Helena and formerly of Haynes, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Helena Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jones was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Haynes, the daughter of Edmond Dexter Hollis and Goldie Mae Lawson Hollis. She lived in Haynes for most of her life and was a housewife. Mrs. Jones married Clifford Arnold Jones in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1982. She is survived by a son, Rodney Jones of Erin, Tenn.; a daughter, Susan Jones Hobson of Helena-West Helena; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha Latner Key and a grandson. Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2008-08-25 Forrest City Times Herald
JONES PERRY THOMAS 12 7 1947 5 8 2002 CROSSLAWN
Mr. Perry Thomas Jones, age 54, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at his home.Mr. Jones, born Dec. 7, 1947, in Wynne, was the son of Vernie Jones and Vina Lee Grant Jones. He was a resident of Forrest City, prior to moving to Batesville and was a member of the Moose Lodge. He was a backhoe operator for many years and served as a district supervisor for Klaasmeyer Construction Company of Conway for over 15 years before his retirement.Mr. Jones is survived by two sons, Tommy Jones and Michael Alexander, both of Jonesboro; three daughters, Patty Cox and Becky Jones, both of Jonesboro and Lisa Sharp of Harrisburg; a sister, Lori Hughes of Hardy; a brother Ricky Jones of Flint, Mich., and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Marvin Wayne Jones.Visitation services for Mr. Jones will be held Thursday, May 9, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be held Friday, May 10, 2002 in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne with Rev. Alvin Swan officiating. Burial will follow in Crosslawn Cemetery in Wynne under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home.
JONES RACHEL MRS. BELL 2 15 1924 6 1 2002 FPARK NATIVE
SISTER-MOM-Mrs. Rachel Bell Jones, age 78, of Springdale, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at the North West Medical Center in Springdale.Mrs. Jones born Feb. 15, 1924, in Widener, was the daughter of Joseph B. Bell and Eva Bridges Bell. She made her home in Memphis for most of her life and was retired from Burlington Railroad. She was a Baptist.Mrs. Jones is survived by a son, Joseph D. Gordan of Springdale; a sister, Mary Ann Manger of Billings, Mont. and three grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be held graveside, Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JONES REXALL 10 6 1908 3 17 2004 Antioch M.B. Church in Palestine NATIVE
Mr. Rexall Jones, age 95, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at the home of his daughter.Mr. Jones, born Oct. 6, 1908 in Madison, was the son of Willis Jackson Jones and India Taborn Jones. He was a retiree from Rock Island Railroad where he served as a maintenance worker.Mr. Jones is survived by a daughter, Nancy J. Ingram of Palestine; three grandchildren and a host of neices, nephews, family and friends.Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at Antioch M.B. Church in Palestine with Rev. Emery Washington Sr. officiating.
JONES ROBERT L. 7 28 1908 1 13 1966 GILL VET
Robert L. Jones, 53, died Wednesday, January 13, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis. He was a 1963 graduate of Anna Strong High School. He later attended Arkansas AM&N College in Pine Bluff. In 1967 he joined the armed services and served for three years. He also was a faithful employee of Sanyo Manufacturing Co. for 33 years. He is survived by a daughter, Tiffeny L. Jones of Newport News, Virginia; one brother, William Rufus Jones of San Francisco; his godparents, Clemmie and Earnestine Taylor; four nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, at 12 p.m. at Mt. Gillian Baptist Church at Holub Crossing with Rev. Spencer Brown officiating. Burial followed at Gill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph L. Perry, Jr., Columbus Dukes, Jr., Waverly Austin, Sr., Edgar Dukes, Jr., Larry Banks, Eugene Perry, Willie Lee Conley and Clifton Collier. Honorary pallbearers were Columbus Dukes, Sr., Curtis Walker, Edgar Dukes, Sr., Arthur Perkins, Charles Nash, Isaac Green and Sullivan Evans. Arrangements were handled by Jackson and Highley Funeral Home in >> West>> Helena.
JONES ROBERT 12 12 1945 12 18 2007 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Robert "Hard Time" Jones, age 62, of Forrest City died on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at his home. Mr. Jones was born Dec. 12, 1945, in Forrest City, the son of McKinley Jones and Mary Henry Jones. He was employed at Sanyo for 39 years prior to his retirement. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Bobbie Smith Jones of Forrest City; two daughters, Ashley Jones Saine and Necole Jones Hutchieson, both of Forrest City; five sisters Helen Montana, Gloria Jones, and Barbara Jones all of Chicago, Ill., Carrie Fleming of Minneapolis, Minn., and Elisa Massy of Forrest City; four brothers, McKinley Jones Jr. of Memphis, L.C. Jones of Chicago, Ill., Overtis Jones of Forrest City and Floyd Jones of Conway and four grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. James Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2007-12-20
JONES RONALD L. 7 23 1955 9 24 2004 FPARK NATIVE
Mr. Ronald Jones, age 49, of Forrest City, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, at his home.Mr. Jones, born July 23, 1955, in Forrest City, was the son of Lawson Jones and Lou Renfro Jackson. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life and was a sales representative for Wonder Bread Company. Mr. Jones was also a member of the Oak Hill Church of God.Mr. Jones is survived by one son, Mitchell Jones of Memphis; four daughters, Amanda Jones of Memphis, Crystal Mathes and Jessica Jones, both of Palestine and Becky Walker of Moro; his father, Lawson Jones of Shirley; his mother Lou Jackson of Forrest City; his maternal grandmother, Agnes Renfro; seven brothers, Tony Jackson of Forrest City; Chuck Jackson of Memphis, Bobby Jones, Rodney Jones, Robbie Jones, Shane Jones and Shannon Jones, all of Illinois; three sisters Sherry Jones of Fairfield Bay, Theresa Jones of Illinois and Tammy Jones of Shirley and six grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Jones were held Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Church of God. Burial followed in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
JONES ROY M. 2 29 1931 5 28 1966 FPARK NATIVE SP5C-USNAVY-VIETNAM-KILLED IN ACTION
FAIRVIEW Roy M. Jones Services To Be At 2 Saturday. Funeral services for Sp-5c Roy M. Jones, 34, of Kinton, who was killed in action Saturday in Viet Nam, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Stevens Funeral Home. Services will be conducted by a Navy chaplain from Millington, Tenn., Naval Air Station. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery with pallbearers from Millington attending. Specialist Jones was born at Kinton, near Widener, on June 29, 1931, the son of Essie Miller and Gene D. Jones. He lived at Kinton until entering the Army. A Baptist, he was making a career of the Army and had been in service for 16 years. He also had been stationed in Germany, France, England and Korea. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, S-Sgt. Claude W. Jones, in the Air Force at Albuquerque, N.M.; three sisters, Mrs. James Bourne of Little Rock, Mrs. Richard S. Lucas of Parkin and Mrs. Paul Strickland of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and a niece, Miss Brenda Davis, of the home at Kinton. ST.FRANCIS COUNTY MONUMENT-KOREAN/VIETNAM WAR VETERAN DEATHS
JONES SARAH MRS. HENRY 10 25 1924 5 29 2007 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Sarah "Doll" Jones, age 82, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in Little Rock. Mrs. Jones was born Oct. 25, 1924, in St. Francis County the daughter of Harvey Henry and Mary Hamilton Henry. Mrs. Jones is survived by four daughters, Carolyn Sims of St. Louis, Mo., Shirley Davenport of Little Rock and Mary Jo McCurry and Angela Beans both of Forrest City; six sons, Clarence Jones and Mack Jones both of Chicago, Ill., Clyde Jones of St. Louis, Mo., Rufus Jones and Rice Jones both of Forrest City and Charles Jones of Milwaukee, Wis.; one sister, Ardenia Haggins of Forrest City; 37 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sammule Jones Sr.; a daughter, Clara West and one son Sammule Jones Jr. Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. James Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL. Woodhouse Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-06-01
JONES STELLA MAE MRS LINCOLN 5 25 1900 8 28 1967 HUGHES
8/28/1967 Chester Jones' Mother Dies; Services Set-Mrs. Stella May Jones, 67, died early today in Forrest Memorial Hospital after a long illness.Funeral services will be held by Rev. Clyde Hankins in Stevens Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial wll be in Hughes Cemetery.Mrs. Jones was born May 25, 1900, in Marble Hill, Mo., the daughter of Rebecca Newell Lincoln and Rev. Jack John Lincoln. She moved to the Wynne area in 1917 and for many years had lived in the Good Hope community north of Forrest City.She was a member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church east of Wynne. She had been bedfast for seven years and critically ill since December.Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Chester H. Jones, whom she married in 1917; a son, Chester Jones of Forrest City; two daughters, Mrs. Aubrey Tracy of Dundee, Ill., and Mrs. Floyd Gray of Pine Bluff; two brothers, Coy Lincoln of Shreveport, La., and Roy Lincoln of St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs. John Trentham and Mrs. Octa Sullivan, both of Patton, Mo.; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren
JONES THELMA MRS HOLUB 1 18 1915 7 22 2004 SALEM CEMETERY
Mrs. Thelma Jones, age 89, of Holub Crossing, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at her home.Mrs. Jones was born Jan. 18, 1915, in Holub Crossing, the daughter of Joseph E. Holub and Neva L. Hawk Holub. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wall Chapel Baptist Church.Mrs. Jones is survived by two daughters, Neva L. Mitchell of Holub Crossing and Clara Barton Coleman of Colt; two brothers, George Ballard of Marianna and Buddy Ballard of Holub Crossing; a sister, Margie Cox of Hamburg; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Israel Jones and one daughter, Margret Ann Jones.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held on Friday, July 23, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wall Chapel Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Wall Chapel Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Baker, Bro. Eddie Addison and Bro. Michael Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Helena.
JONES THOMAS ARRON 8 29 1933 9 19 2006 New Sardis NATIVE
Mr. Thomas Arron Jones, age 73, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at his home. He was retired from the St. Francis County Food Pantry and retired as a heavy machine operator in Detroit, Mich. and enjoyed his Lab and loved helping those in need. Mr. Jones was born on August 29, 1933, in Newcastle. He was the son of Otto Jones Sr. and Genell Simmons Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Johnnie Lee Jones and two sisters, Ethel Haskin and Delores Davis and one daughter, Sandra Anderson. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Rebecca Bailey Jones of Forrest City; 12 daughters, Vickie Ann Nichols of Pontiac, Mich., Gwendolyn (Bruce) Frazier of Bossier City, La., Johnnie (Melvin) Walters, Karen (Willie) Williams, Khadeja (Randy) Bowman and Xenia Phillips, all of Detroit, Mich., Lavern Phillips and Ashia (Juan, J.P.)Vadell, both of Minot, N.D., Renita (Isaac) Lewis of Forrest City, Crystal (Torrey) Lougin of Ft. Smith, Velena (Jessie) McRae of Dallas, Texas and a play-daughter Diane Sanders of Forrest City. He was also survived by three sons, Aaron Nichols of Regensburg, Germany, Frank H. Phillips of Detroit, Mich., and Arthur Johnson of Pontiac, Mich, a play-son, Eddie Sanders of Forrest City, two sisters, Velma Trailer and Civie Green, both of Detroit, Mich.; six brothers, Otto (Dinah) Jones Sr., of Forrest City; Aluester (Mozella) Jones, Hopdeon (Yolanda) Jones, Willie Jeff Jones all of Detroit, Mich., Larry (Pat) Jones, of Las Vegas, Nev., Jerry (Katherine) Jones of Little Rock; one god son, Brian Brock of Collinsville, Ala., special friends, Bill Brock, Dale Brock, Eddie Sanders, I.W. Price and Clifton Bailey and a host of other nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2006, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Sherman Baker officiating. Burial will follow in New Sardis Cemetery in Newcastle. . . . . . Paid ObituaryPublished: 2006-09-21
JONES TOMMIE LEE 7 28 1913 1 1 2005 CASTEEL
Mr. Tommie Lee Jones, age 91, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at his home.Mr. Jones was born July 28, 1913, in Macon, Tenn., the son of Willie Jones and Lucy Ann Thomas Jones. He was a janitor.Mr. Jones is survived by a son, Wayne Jones of Pine Bluff; two daughters, Mary Lee Nelson of Forrest City and Mary Louise House of St. Louis, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tressie Jones.Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Clay Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Taylor's Chapel CME Church with Rev. Jesse Brown officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
JONES VERA MRS. THOMAS 5 25 1946 9 5 2002 FORREST CITY
Mrs. Vera Thomas Jones, age 56, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002 at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock.Mrs. Jones was born May 25, 1946 in Shaw, Miss., the daughter of Sam Thomas and Rebecca Thomas. She was an employee of WalMart.Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Otto Jones of Forrest City; two daughters, Felica Depina of Atlanta, Ga., Rebecca Gregory of Jonesboro; two sons, Ashanta Jones and Calvin Jones both of South Carolina; three sisters, Geneva Lewis of Metcalf, Miss., Minnie Glover of Zion, Ill., Willie Mae Smith of Chicago, Ill.; three brothers, Eugene Thomas of Chicago, Ill., Sammy Thomas of Marham, Ill., Leon Thomas of Tupelo, Miss.; and three grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Jones will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Willie C. Moore officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
JONES VESTER LEE 1 26 1945 11 20 2008 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Vester Lee Jones, age 63, of Colt, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. Mr. Jones was born Jan. 26, 1945, in Forrest City, the son of Vester Jones and Thelma Turner Nash. He is survived by his mother of Forrest City; four daughters, Amerial Jones, Camela Long and Jamie Jones, all of Chicago, Ill., and Candica Jones of Forrest City; a son, Chico Jones of Hot Springs; three brothers, Calbert Turner of Milwaukee, Wisc., Gary Turner of Forrest City, Barry Turner of Brena, Texas; five sisters Pricilla Pinelton of Detroit, Mich., Equilla Miller of Louisville, Miss., Amanda Nelson of Little Rock, Annete King of Sugarland, Texas and Thelma Turner of Benton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. A second visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Stanley Grove M.B. Church prior to funeral services which will begin 11 a.m. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2008-11-26
JONES WALLACE A. 1 19 1963 8 6 2006 MT.ZION
Wallace A. Jones WYNNE -- Wallace A. Jones, 43, of Wynne died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, in his residence. He was a member of Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his father, Herman Jones of Wynne; grandparent, Florine Jones of Wynne; three brothers, Sherman Jones, Christopher Jones, both of West Memphis, and Robert Maggitt of Lofton, Okla.; and two sisters, Nichole Dixon of Houston, Texas, and Robin Williams of FORREST CITY. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Theotis Cochran Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Vanndale. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday in Woodard Funeral Chapel.
JONES WILLIS JR. 10 27 1919 9 2 2001 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Willis Jones Jr., age 81, of Marvell, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at his home. Mr. Jones was born Oct. 27, 1919, in Forrest City, and was the son of Willis Jones Sr. and Elsie Bell Jones. He was retired from Fredman Bag Company in Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Weatherall Jones and is survived by two sisters, Channie Willis of Gary, Ind. and Rosetta Coates of Chicago, Ill. and a brother, Clinton Culler of Forrest City. Visitation for Mr. Jones will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, from noon to 5 p.m., at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary with Rev. James L. Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
JONES WILLIS Unk 1894 FCTIMES
The result of a quarrel over a bill of fruit trees. Ed Jones fatally wounded, and Joe Shumate and Willis Jones painfully shot. Dr. Emmet Allen dead. The particulars of an attempt upon the life of Joe Shumate, and which resulted in the death of Dr.Emmet Allen, an innocent bystander, reached town Tuesday morning. It seems that Joe Shumate, a fruit tree vendor, a citizen, of Colt, nine miles north of Forrest City, had traded an invoice of trees to a man named Bampson, for one or more hogs, and on Monday started in the buggy to possess the swine. Dr. Emmet Allen, having business in Wynne jumped into the buggy, and they drove off . When they entered the Caldwell place, they met Ed Jones. Shumate stopped and asked Jones to settle for a bill of trees which he had ordered, and payment was refused. Hot words ensued, but Shumate and Allen drove on. Jones took a circuitous route and arrived at the home of his brother, Willis, who lives on the Dodson place three miles from Colt, in Cross county, near Smith chapel. Here he informed his brother of the trouble and procured a hammerless shot gun, and stationed himself at the gate awaiting the arrival of Shumate, who soon put in an appearance, having to pass that way in his journey. The quarrel was renewed and Jones is said to have tried to shoot, but owing to complications of the hammerless shot gun which he did not fully understand, was delayed a few moments and in the meantime, Shumate, who had a gun in the buggy fired the shot taking effect in Jones' stomach. Willis and Zeke Jones then appeared on the scene with a shot gun and pistols, and the firing became general. A shot supposed to have been fired by Ed Jones took effect in the arms of Shumate and Allen, from which the later died 12 hours later, from loss of blood. Later Ed Jones died Wednesday, and it was stated that Willis Jones was dead and Shumate was not expected to recover.12-14-1894
JONES WOODROW TURNER 11 24 1913 10 12 1999 SALEM NATIVE
Woodrow Turner Jones, age 85, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1913, in Salem and was the son of Augustus Levi Jones and Louella Cross Jones. He lived in the Salem Community until moving to Forrest City in 1984. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Salem Methodist Church. He married Estelle Kyzer in 1932, and she preceded him in death in 1987, along with a daughter, Nadine Jones, who died in 1942. He later married Dollie Coffman Warren and she preceded him in death in 1996. He is survived by one daughter, Sybil May of Forrest City; two sons, Alton W. Jones of Forrest City and Wendell K. Jones of Salem; one step-son, Larry "Buddy" Warren of Little Rock; two step-daughters, Melba Langham of West Memphis and Glenda Self of Nederland, Texas; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; 13 step grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren, and one step great-great grandchild. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Salem Methodist Church with Rev. Greg Hoskins officiating assisted by Rev. Kavan Dodson. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JORDAN DULCIE O. MRS. AUNSPAUGH 9 3 1927 1 11 2002 FPARK NATIVE
Mrs. Dulcie O. Jordan, age 74, of Forrest City, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Memphis.Mrs. Jordan was born Sept. 3, 1927, in Pangburn, and was the daughter of John W. Aunspaugh and Ollie Jane Turly Aunspaugh. She made her home in Forrest City all of her life, was a housewife and a member of the Revival Tabernacle Church.Mrs. Jordan married James Jordan in 1946, and he survives her along with two sons, Tommy R. Jordan of Truman and James Keith Jordan of Forrest City; two daughters, Sherry Ann Kennedy of Palestine and Lenita Lynn Malone of Beebe; a sister, Mildred Bowman of Moro; a brother, J.W. Aunspaugh of Forrest City; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Jordan were conducted today, Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, at Stevens Funeral Home with Bro. Alvin Swan officiating the service. Burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JORDAN EARNESTINE MRS UNK 1 3 UNK PARADISE GARDEN
Earnestine Jordan, 74, died Sunday, January 3, in Helena. She was a resident of Lee County. She is survived by her husband, Sim Jordan of Rondo; four daughters, Linda Palmer of Moro, Dolores Willis of Aubrey, Rosie Staples of Detroit and Emma Nelson of St. Louis; six sons, Alfred Jordan of Kansas City, Curtis Jordan of Aubrey, Sherman Jordan of Memphis, Samuel Jordan of Marianna, Michael Jordan of Little Rock and John Jordan of Virginia Beach; three sisters, Thelma Brandon, Dorothy Woods and Gloria; one uncle, Jessie Douglas of Gary, IN; 34 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 9, at 2:30 p.m. at Paradise #2 M.B. Church with Rev. Vassal officiating. Burial followed at Paradise Cemetery in Marianna. Arrangements were handled by J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home. PROB 1999
JORDAN HENRY J. MRS. unk 5 7 1907 FCTIMES
5-17-1907 IN MEMORIAM=A devoted wife, mother and sister, has been called to enter life eternal. In the death of Mrs.Henry J.Jordan, which occurred May 7,1907, we have lost from our midst a pure sweet Christian woman. A Friend, Palestine, Ark. May 15,1907.
JORDAN LEONA 2 1 1901 6 28 1912 BELL
7-5-1912 News reached the city last Friday morning, June 28,1912, of the death ofLittle Miss Leona Jordan, eight year old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Henry Jordan of Palestine, which sad event occurred at their home, of congestion.The little one was buried in the Bell cemetery Friday afternoon, Mrs.Tom O'Brien went over for the funeral.
JORDAN LILLY MORIA MRS. GRIBBLE 2 21 1909 3 14 2001 PIGGOTT CEMETERY
Mrs. Lilly Moria Jordan, age 92, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001.Mrs. Jordan was born Feb. 21, 1909, in Octa, Mo., to Rufus and Christine Sutfin Gribble. She married William Jordan in 1932 and he preceded her in death in 1992. She was also preceded in death by a son, James Joel; four brothers, Homer Gribble, Bill Gribble, Barney Gribble and Matt Gribble; three sisters, Belle Barker, Effie Mayberry and Bessie Louise Easley.Mrs. Jordan is survived by three son, Eafrus Jordan of Piggott, Joel Dean Jordan of Omaha, Neb. and Ronald Jordan; four daughters, Florence Latimer, Alicetene Garner and Gail Waggoner, all of Piggot and Sharon Eason of Colt; a special adopted daughter, Joella Pollard of Piggot; one brother, Jess Gribble of Lulu, Ga.; one sister, Zinnia Stairs of Paragould; 21 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.Visitation service for Mrs. Jordan will be today, Friday, March 16, 2001, from 1 to 9 p.m., at Irby Funeral Home in Piggott. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 17, 2001, at 11 a.m., in Irby Funeral Home with Bro. C. Ray Miller and Bro. Benny Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Piggott Cemetery, under the direction of Irby Funeral Home.
JORDAN MARGIE MARIE MRS. 9 17 1932 12 2 2004 SALEM CEMETERY
Mrs. Margie Marie Jordan, age 72, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at her home.Mrs. Jordan was retired from General Industries, a homemaker and a member of the House of Prayer Church in Colt. She is survived by two sons, Marvin Jordan of Forrest City and Emmett Jordan of Searcy; one daughter, Dorothy Franks of Forrest City; one step-son Lloyd Harold Jordan of California; and one step daughter Shirley Thurmond of Forrest City; two brothers, Billy Crossland of Texas and Boysen Crossland of Paragould; two sisters, Edna Cummings of Forrest City and Mary Coulter of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Funeral services were held for Mrs. Jordan on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at the House of Prayer Church in Colt. Burial followed at the Salem Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JORDAN PETE 7 24 1917 7 26 2003 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Pete Jordan, age 86, of Forrest City, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City.Mr. Jordan, born July 16, 1917, in Forrest City, was the son of Lonnie Jordan and Ida Fort Jordan. He is survived by his wife, Amy Jordan of Forrest City; one son, Clarence Jordan of Memphis; one daughter, Loretta Carter of Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Visitation services for Mr. Jordan will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2003, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. A second visitation service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2003, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church. Funeral services will follow at the church at noon with Rev. John Strong officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL
JORDAN R. E. UNK 2 5 1898 BELL
S.J.Jordan, of Wynne, formerly of the Prairie township, was in town enroute from Palestine, where he had been on the sad mission of burying his son R.E.Jordan, who had died at Wynne, Friday morning, of catarrh of the head. The young man was 17 years of age, and had been sick four months. The remains were interred in the Bell cemetery, two miles north of Palestine, Sunday, Rev.R.P.Bain, of the Wynne Baptist church officiating. 2-11-1898
JORDAN VIRDO 9 22 1909 8 22 2002 ELCANNON
Mr. Virdo Jordan, age 92, of Wynne, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne.Mr. Jordan, formerly of Palestine, was born Sept. 22, 1909, in Alicefield, Ala. He was a retired farmer is survived by five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Jordan were held today, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home with Rev. Uzziah Duncan officiating. Burial followed in Elcannon Cemetery in Palestine under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
JORDAN VIRGIL 5 28 1912 3 6 2003 CASTEEL
Mr. Virgil Jordan, age 90, of Forrest City, died Thursday, March 6, 2003, at his home.Mr. Jordan was born May 28, 1912, in Nashville, the son of Robert Jordan and Betty Ford Jordan. He was a retired floral designer.Mr. Jordan was preceded in death in 1974 by his wife Cornelia Wright. He is survived by 10 daughters, Aline Williams, Barbara Phillips, Loistene Jordan, Virtle Jordan, Margaret Jordan, Floye Smith and Bernice Wilburn, all of Forrest City, Janet Mathews of Toledo, Ohio, Joann Williams and Virgina Jordan both of Anaheim, Calif.; one brother, CleAuther Jordan of Compton, Calif.; two sisters, Ruthie Mae Moore of Forrest City and Arleatha Allen of Benton; 24 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Jordan will be held on Monday, March 10, 2003, from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will held on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Beth Salem M.B. Church with Odell McCollum officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
JORDAN WILLIAM CURTIS 8 8 1919 7 16 2001 MARS HILL NATIVE
Mr. William Curtis Jordan, age 81, of Palestine, died Monday, July 16, 2001, at his home. Mr. Jordan was born Aug. 8, 1919 in Palestine and was the son of Ed Jordan and Gertrude Wooten Jordan. He was a farmer and a Baptist. Mr. Jordan is survived by two sons, Leroy Curtis Jordan and Kenneth Jordan, both of Dublin, Calif.; one daughter, Linda Curtis of Oregon; one brother, Floyd Jordan of Forrest City; one sister, Christine Wendell of Marianna; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Jordan will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 19, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Anthony Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery near Palestine under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
JOSHUA BEATRICE UNK 12 31 UNK SUNFORNEY
Beatrice Dees Joshua, 94, died Thursday, December 31, in Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 9, at 12 noon, at St. John M.B. Church in Brickeys. Burial will follow at SurForney Young Cemetery.
JOYNER HELEN LEE MRS. FULLER 2 13 1911 9 27 2001 ALMYRA CEMETERY
Mrs. Helen Lee Fowler Joyner, age 90, of Brinkley, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, at her home.Mrs. Joyner was born Feb. 13, 1911 in Almyra and was the daughter of Ami Warner Fuller and Martha Graham Jackson Fuller. She had been a school teacher in Almyra and Yoder, a bookkeeper in Brinkley and had managed and owned motels in Brinkley. Mrs. Joyner was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Brinkley.Mrs. Joyner was preceded in death by two husbands, James Carroll Fowler in 1962 and Herbert Joyner in 1996; one son, James Warren Fowler in 1945 and one brother, Glenn Fuller in 1981.She is survived by one son, Steven Jay Fowler of Conway; one daughter, Martha Frances Duke of Forrest City; one-step son, Lee Joyner of Memphis; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, at First Baptist Church of Brinkley. Burial followed in Almyra Cemetery at Almyra under the direction of Fowler Funeral Home of Brinkley
JUMPER CHRISTINE G. MRS. DOVER 10 14 1919 6 29 2004 BELL NATIVE
Mrs. Christine G. Jumper, age 84, of Palestine, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Jumper was born Oct. 14, 1919, in St. Francis County, the daughter of Adron Pinson Dover and Annie French Dover. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life, was a minister and served the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine for 14 years.Mrs. Jumper married Homer D. Jumper in 1938 and he survives her along with three sons, Donald Jumper, Jerry Jumper and Kenny Jumper all of Palestine; two daughters, Norma Busby and Judy Hill both of Palestine; a brother, Cletis Dover of Brinkley; 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Adron Jumper in 2000.Visitation for Mrs. Jumper will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. Funeral services will be held at Twin Assembly of God Church on Thursday, July 1, 2004, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
JUMPER DESTER LEE 4 30 1916 1 13 2007 BELL
Mr. Dester Lee Jumper, age 90, of Palestine, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Jumper was born April 30, 1916, in Palestine, the son of Claude Jumper and Lillie Cooper Jumper. He lived in Palestine for most of his life, was retired and a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. Mr. Jumper married Katie Irene DeVazier in 1935 and she survives him along with two sons, W.C. Jumper of Palestine and Dwight Jumper of Forrest City; a daughter, Gwen Jumper Gutierrez of Corpus Christi, Texas; five brothers, Clovis Jumper and Avan Jumper both of Palestine, Derwood Jumper of Texas, Vance Jumper and Wayne Jumper both of Forrest City and Joel "Blacky" Jumper of Helena-West Helena and one sister, Claudie Bell Jones of Palestine; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Marie Jumper and two sons, Gene Olden Jumper and Jimmie Lee Jumper. Visitation for Mr. Jumper will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at the church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-01-15
JUMPER LILLE BELLE MRS. COOPER 8 16 1898 2 12 2003 BELL
Mrs. Lillie Belle Jumper, age 104, of Palestine, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at her home.Mrs. Jumper, born Aug. 16, 1898, in Selmar, Tenn., was the daughter of Martin Cooper and Dosie Bridges Cooper. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was a housewife and a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine.Mrs. Jumper married Claude Jumper in 1912 and he preceded her in death in 1952. She is survived by eight sons, Clovis Jumper, Dester Jumper, Homer Jumper and Avan Jumper, all of Palestine, Joel Jumper of West Helena, Rev. Vance Jumper of Madison, Rev. Derwood Jumper of Atlanta, Texas and Wayne Jumper of Forrest City; one daughter, Claudie Belle Jones of Palestine; 38 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; 53 great-great-grandchildren and three great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 1990 by one son, Gerald Jumper.Visitation services for Mrs. Jumper will be held on Friday evening at Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. Funeral services for Mrs. Jumper will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Twin Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
JUSTISS ALLISON ANN MISS 4 2 1991 6 25 2007 MEMORIAL SERVICE
Allison Ann Justiss, 16, was born April 2, 1991, and left her family's loving arms to join the Lord's merciful embrace on Monday, June 25, 2007. She was surrounded by those she loved, who were blessed to have known her. She is survived by her mother, Rebecca McDowell; her step-father, Allen McDowell; her sister, Laura; her brothers, John and Alex; her father, Richard; her aunt, Bobbie Low; her uncle, Mike Low; her cousin, Allison Low; her uncle, Troy Garlin; and her uncle, Ronnie Justiss. She was preceded in death by her cousin, Sara Low; now, these beautiful daughters have been reunited. Allison's life was dedicated to bettering others', and she did so without regards to her own wants. She was the recipient of the F.I.T. Award at Camp Ozark, which is given to one who consistently puts the needs of God and others before herself. Her proudest achievement was receiving the Sotomora Service Award as a Sweetheart for the Little Rock Chapter of the American Heart Association; she accumulated over 300 service hours in less than a year by volunteering at multiple hospitals in Little Rock every single weekend and most weeknights, which almost doubled the amount of hours earned by previous recipients. Her final, and most generous, act of giving was to donate her organs so that others could live in her stead. Allison was a proud and accomplished student at Little Rock Central High School, and that proud Tiger would not have gone anywhere else. She loved attending football and basketball games, and she always looked forward to dressing up for Spirit Week. She was involved in numerous student organizations, through which she furthered her volunteer work. While she enjoyed all of her classes, she excelled in the art classes that fostered her natural creativity and let her show others how beautiful she was on the inside. She was also kind enough to let others hear this inner beauty whenever she played the piano, with which she had an uncanny and mature talent. Allison also participated in many activities where she was not the most talented, because she knew she could be with enough practice and determination. She enjoyed playing in the Hillcrest Softball League, even though she had trouble getting past first base because of her dainty running. She was not disappointed when she did not make High Steppers for Central High, because she was determined to take dance lessons until she could make it the following year. Allison was also known for her childlike and unquestioned faith in God. She enjoyed participating in numerous youth groups in Little Rock, though she always made a point to attend Young Life every week. Her time there with her friends fostered her belief and cemented her relationship with God, with whom she can now rest. Allison's greatest source of joy was always her family and friends. She raced home every day to tell her family about every detail of her friends' lives, and she loved to stay up with those friends to discuss their plans for the future. She was always happy to spend time at home with her family, where she went from room to room to make sure that her parents and siblings knew her love and joy. Her ringing laughter will be missed. A public memorial service will be held 2 p.m., June 28th, at First United Methodist Church, 723 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. Rev. Michael Mattox will officiate, "Uncle" Fred Arnold will lead Allison's loved ones in prayer, Dir. of Volunteers at Baptist Health Hospital Jim Gibbons will offer words about her volunteer service, and her brother John will present the eulogy. All those who were privileged enough to have known her kindness, generosity, and love, are invited to attend and celebrate a life that will not be forgotten. Her family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude: to the staff at Baptist Health Hospital and First United Methodist Church, as their uninterrupted attention to Allison's needs gave peace to all; and to Landrey White and David Harrison, whose devotion to Allison returned some of the happiness she gave to everyone she met. In lieu of flowers, her family
JUSTISS EUGENIA MAE MRS. HALL 9 30 1915 10 11 2004 FPARK
Mrs. Eugenia Mae 'Jeanne' Justiss, age 89, of Little Rock, formerly of Forrest City, died October 11, 2004. She was born to Cage and Lillie Butler Hall on September 30, 1915. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James E. Justiss; two brothers, Mack and Donald Hall; sister, Boyce Lewis; and son, Jim Justiss.She is survived by her son Ron Justiss and his companion Beth Finesilver, of Denver, Colorado, son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Kelly Justiss of Pine Bluff, sister, Catherine Turner of Little Rock, niece Boyce Ann Miller of Navasota, Texas; caregiver, Mae Hinton of Little Rock, and numerous grandchildren.She was employed by the Forrest City Saving and Loan (Now Forrest City Bank), eventually serving on the Board of Directors. She was a longtime active member of the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City.Services for Mrs. Justiss will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 2:00 P.M., Thursday, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are to be made to the Choir Fund of the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City. IMAGE3299 CENTERVIEW