USGenWeb Archives - St.Francis Co, Arkansas

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NABOR EMMA MRS. 4 13 1912 12 11 2002 REED
Mrs. Emma Reed Nabor, B.APR.13,1912, age 90, of Marianna, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. She was a retired teacher and is survived by a sister, Lillian Hodge of Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Nabor was held from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at the J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at 12 p.m. at the Paradise #1 M. B. Church with Rev. E.H. Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery.
NAIL ALEXANDER IRVIN 9 20 1825 5 19 1899 BARNISHAW
COULD BE IRVING R.NAIL Horton-Obituary-Died on May 18,1899, at his home in this vicinity, after a long and tedious illness, Mr.Earl Nail, aged 73 years. Was born in Tennessee. Came to this county when very young and has resided here most of his life. Was laid to rest in the Barney Shaw (probably Barnishaw). He leaves to mourn him two sons, who found him a loving father and numerous friends who regret the loss of a Christian gentleman and true friend. For the past thirty three years he had been a consistent member of Bible Union church. While we tender our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family, we will say, grieve not, for Christ will claim his own at the appointed time. We can only find consolation by putting our trust in the Lord, Who giveth and Who taketh, but doeth all things well. A Friend. Shown as Alexander Irvin Nail on FindAGrave site and birthdate as Sep.20,1825.5-26-1899
NAILING ALCEAN MRS BEASLEY 4 7 1944 4 8 2004 FORREST CITY
Mrs. Alcean Beasley Nailing, age 60, of Forrest City, died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Nailing was born April 7, 1944, in West Helena, the daughter of Willie A. Beasley and Irean Roberson Harris. She is survived by a daughter, Sarah Fox of Earle; a son, Willie J. Beasley of Forrest City, a sister, Linda Humphrey of Forrest City; a brother, James Harris of Chicago, Ill.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Nailing will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Calvary M.B. Church with Rev. Oscar Jones officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY
NAJEWSKI FRANK L. 8 3 1928 12 28 1999 HUGHES VET-KOREA
Frank L. Najewski, age 71, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at the White County Regional Medical Center in Searcy. He was born Aug. 3, 1928, in Radom, Ill. and was the son of Joseph Najewski and Mary Novack Najewski. He lived in Forrest City since 1963, was a retired assistant supervisor for Airtherm, was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He married O'Neal Brown in 1950, and she survives him along with two daughters, Linda Wood of Marion and Donna Gay of Forrest City; one sister, Agnes Ragsdale of Millstadt, Ill. and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 31, 1999, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with burial following in HUGHES. Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 1999, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
NAJEWSKI VERLA O'NEAL MRS BROWN 6 18 1925 4 26 2004 HUGHES NATIVE
Mrs. Verla O'Neal Brown Najewski, age 78, of Forrest City, died Monday, April 26, 2004 at her home.Mrs. Najewski was born June 18, 1925, in Caldwell, the daughter of Arch G. Brown and Maude Deese Brown. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life and was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.Mrs. Najewski married Frank L. Najewski in 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by two daughters, Linda K. Wood of Mt. Juliet, Tenn. and Donna M. Gay of Forrest City; five sisters, Pauline Smith of Indianapolis, Ind., Gloria Erickson of Duarte, Calif., Barbara Hunter of Carmel, Ind., Jane Roberts of Jonesboro and Glenda Parsons of Ft. Myers, Fla.; a brother, Donald Brown of Beebe and one granddaughter.Visitation for Mrs. Najewski will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in HUGHES.
NANCE BETTY JEAN MRS SMITH 11 8 1927 10 2 2006 FPARK
Mrs. Betty Jean "B.J." Nance, age 78, of Searcy, and a former long time resident of Forest City, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, in Searcy. Mrs. Nance was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Lexington, Okla., the daughter of Wilbur S. Smith and Sadie Daniels Smith. She attended the University of Oklahoma and Harding College, was a housewife and retired bookkeeper. In 1946 Mrs. Nance married James K. Nance, and he preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Moore of Tallahassee, Fla.; two sons, Jim Nance and Tommy Nance, both of Searcy; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kimberly Nance in 1993. Visitation will be held from Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery.
NANCE JACK UNK 10 1901 FCTIMES
10-18-1901 Mrs.Delmer Nance, widow of the late Jack Nance of Wynne, who was with the Iron Mountain as a brakeman, and died a short time ago in an accident, was in town shopping.
NANCE SARAH A. MRS. 1821 11 23 1903 CITY
Death of Grandma Nance-Mrs.Sarah A. Nance, familiarly known in Grigg's township as Grandma Nance, died Nov.23,1903, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.R.Bolton on the Hunter place, Grigg's township, at the advanced age of 82. She was born in Lincoln County Kentucky in 1821, and has moved to Phillips county in 1859, and has since resided in St.Francis county a number of years. She was the mother of twelve children, of whom only two survive, Mrs.H.Bolton, and Mrs.Caldwell, the latter residing in Illniois. The remains were laid to rest in the FORREST CITY Tuesday, the Rev.W.H.Dyer officiating. She was kind an charitable, and her demise will be regretted by all who knew her. 11-27-1903
NASH A. M. 1 20 1848 4 15 1898 MT.VERNON
A.M.Nash Drowned-A sad accident happened in the bottoms Friday, last, Apr.15,1898. While floating logs to his mill, at Round Pond on the Little Rock and Memphis railroad, about twelve miles east of this city, and in attempting to steer his raft, he missed his footing and was precipitated into twelve feet of water. His son was on the front end of the raft and immediately ran to his assistance, but it is supposed that he became entangled in some brush, and being unable to swim, never rose to the surface. His body was recovered some two hours afterwards and brought to the city, and carried to the Stevens Bros. establishment, where it was embalmed and prepared for the tomb. Saturday noon the body was carried to the residence of the brother in law, J.C.Bell, thence to Mount Vernon cemetery at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, where it was laid to rest beside his wife. The services were conducted by Rev.A.E.Holloway of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev.L.R.Simpson and the Knights of Pythias. Mr.Nash was a native of Ohio, and came to this county about ten years ago and engaged in the saw mill business; in which capacity he was widely known. He was about 50 years of age, a member of the Methodist church, and a Knight of Pythias. He has been prominent in the politics of the county for several years, having been a candidate for county judge upon the Republican ticket on several occasions. The large concourse of citizens from the town and country which assembled to pay last tribute to his memory, were sincere in their regrets on his untimely demise, and evidenced the esteem and respect in which was held by all who knew him. Never were truer words spoken, than when the pastor spoke of the deceased as one of the noblest works of God-an honest man. In the death of A.M. Nash his family has lost its chief stay, society a worthy member, the community at large a progressive citizen. The deceased leaves a grown son and daughter, Chester and Cliffe, and Odell, a boy of tender age, to all of whom the sympathy of a sorrowing community is extended.0FORREST CITY TIMES-4-22-1898
NASH CHESTER R. UNK 6 1911 UNKNOWN
6-16-1911 DEATH=News reached the city last week of the death of Chester R.Nash, at Oakland, Calif. Mr.Nash was the son of Mr.A.M.Nash, a timber man who formerly resided and died here years ago. Chester was also a nephew of Mr.John Bell.
NASH ISAAC D. 1891 7 26 1899 MT.VERNON
Passed Away!-Little Ike Nash is dead! The announcement of the death of little Ike Nash, which occurred Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. Jul.26,1899, after an illness of two days, cast a shade of sorrow among his little playmates and a feeling of regret among all grown folks who knew the little fellow, and none will miss him or mourn him more than his chum, Hulbert Vadakin, who is now in Memphis. Quiet and unassuming, with just enough of the boy in him to make him interesting, Ike found his way to the affections of all. To his mother he was the idol, and words are inadequate to soften the grief of the stricken heart. She must look to the Great Comforter, who alone, promises to bear our burdens, and rest under the beautiful assurance that Ike has only answered the call of Jesus:"Suffer little children and forbid them not, to come unto Me, for such is the Kingdom of Heaven." The burial took place yesterday afternoon at the MT.VERNON, the wife of Rev.W.C.Davidson of the Methodist church officiated in the illness of her husband. Born 1891. Name is Isaac D.Nash per records of funeral home.-7-28-1899
NASH MAGGIE Mrs. UNK 8 9 1898 Mt.Vernon
Death of Miss Maggie Nash-Miss Maggie Nash came to Forrest City from Palestine last Saturday, where she had been teaching school. She had been sick for several days and gradually grew worse until Tuesday morning, Aug.9,1898, when her spirit took its flight to realms above. She was well and favorably known to a large circle of friends, and loved by scores of children whom she had taught in various districts of the county. She was a very quiet and unassuming dispostion, and in her daily walks endeavored to do good in the world. The remains were interred in MT.VERNON Tuesday afternoon, where many loved ones gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. The services at the grave were conducted over by Rev.A.E.Holloway. At the time of her death, Miss Maggie was stopping at the home of Mrs.W.P.Evans, who is her sister. She was also a sister of Willie Nash and Mrs.George Bottoms .FORREST CITY TIMES 8-19-1898
NASH Olive Miss 1876 6 1895 FCTIMES
In the midst of the closing festivities of our city schools, there came upon our community, like a thunderbolt from the sky, of the death of Miss Olive F.Nash, aged 19, a member of the class of '96 of the High School. She was the daughter of Mr.A.M.Nash formerly of Forrest City. Mr.Nash married Miss Eda Bell, about twenty years ago, the daughter of Mr.Chas.Bell, one of our oldest citizens. The mother of Olive dying about five years ago, Olive went to live with her aunt in Washington. D.C. for three years, and returned here two years ago to live with her aunt, Mrs.A.C.Hume. Rev.Mr.Marcotte, now supplying the pulpit of the Cumberland Presbyterian church officiating.6-7-1895
NASH ROLAND C. 1 6 1916 2 15 1977 JOHNSON
Feb. 20, 1977 Mr. Roland C. Nash Brinkley -- Roland Clayburn Nash, aged 61, of Wheatley (St. Francis County) died Sunday. He was a farmer and president of Nash Implement Company, a member of the Board of the Wheatley Division of Riceland Foods and a member of Wheatley United Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Chloe Neely Nash; two daughters, Mrs. Peggy McGraw and Mrs. Dana Fowler, both of Wheatley; four brothers, Freeland, William and bob Nash, all of Brinkley, and Ronald Nash of Hickory Ridge; six sisters, Mrs. Buryl Marshall of Corpus Christi, Tex., Mrs. Esyath Dorough of Hot Springs, Mr.s Loretta Berrett of Caldwell, Mrs. Billie Sue Baker of West Helena, Mrs. Betty Jo Mason of Wheatley and Mrs. Cora Henderson of Brinkley, and four grandchildren. Funeral was today at Wheatley United Methodist Church . Burial was at Johnson Cemetery by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home.
NASH WILLIE E. 1860 8 17 1906 MT.VERNON
Mr.W.E.Nash, formerly of this city, and who had been an inmate at the State Hospital for Nervous Disorders, died last Friday afternoon, Aug.17,1906. The remains were brought here Sunday morning, and interred in the old Mt.Vernon cemetery, Revs.Babcock and Peddick in charge of the funeral. He leaves two sisters in this city, Mrs.Josie Bottoms, and Mrs.W.E.Evans, and a wife and son in Argenta. His son accompanied the remains here, as Mrs.Nash was indisposed on account of illness. The kindly sympathy of all their friends and acquaintances are extended to the bereaved ones. 8-24-1906
NEAL BILLY G. 11 26 1938 10 18 2002 McELROY USARMY RESERVE
Mr. Billy G. Neal, age 63, of Wynne, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne.Mr. Neal, born Nov. 26, 1938, in Wynne, was the son of Bernice Grodes Neal and Rosie M. Norvell Neal. He was a resident of Cross County for all of his life and was employed by Sanyo Manufacturing. He was a Mason and a member of Rensellar Vann Lodge #494 in Wynne. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association and had served in the National Guard and the Army Reserve. He was a member of Union Avenue Baptist Church in Wynne.Mr. Neal is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Jones Neal of Wynne; two sons, Chris G. Neal of Ward and John C. Neal of Oak Grove, Mich.; a daughter, Nanette A. Coats of Forrest City; a sister, Marsha Dance of Berry, Ken., and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles R. Neal.Funeral services for Mr. Neal were held Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne with Rev. Robert Tucker officiating. Burial will follow in McElroy Cemetery in Wynne under the direction of Kernodle Funeral Home.
NEAL CLEORA 1 29 1938 3 30 2001 CASTEEL
Mrs. Cleora Neal, age 63, of Forrest City, died Friday, March 30, 2001, at Crestpark Retirement Inn of Forrest City. Mrs. Neal was born Jan. 29, 1938, in West Memphis. She was a retired laborer. Mrs. Neal is survived by her husband, Woodrow Neal of Forrest City; two sons, Cleophia Neal of Minneapolis, Minn. and Woodrow Neal Jr. of Forrest City; two daughters, Gwen Gates of Little Rock and Betty Beasley of Palestine; two brothers, Curtis Varnado and Lucious Varnado, both of Minneapolis, Minn.; a sister, Joan Williams of Little Rock; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Neal will be Thursday, April 5, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, April 6, 2001, at 11 a.m., at New Light M.B. Church with the Rev. Earl Sinclair officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
NEAL HERMAN E. 1 24 1942 1 18 2002 PILGRIM USARMY
Herman E. Neal, 59, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002 at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Gospel Wonder Singers. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and David, as well as his parents, Jessie and Dora Neal. Survivors include his long-time companion, Bobbie; seven children, Carlos Jerome, Herman Marquis, Rhonda Shunta, Monica Terssa, Carolyn, Stan and Tony; two sisters, Jessie Mae Williams of Minneapolis, Minn. and Wanda Verlena Neal of Pine Bluff; 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Springfield M.B. Church in Moro with Rev. A.J. Franks Jr. officiating. Burial was in Pilgrim Cemetery. Marianna Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
NEAL JAMES E. 1 24 1942 1 24 2006 MEMORIAL
Mr. James E. Neal, age 62, B.JAN.24,1942, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City. Mr. Neal was a construction worker and a member of the Widener Baptist Church.Mr. Neal is survived by three sons, Johnny Neal of Wheatley, and James E. Neal Jr. and Gregory Neal both of Florida; two daughters, Priscella Lee of Sheridan and Dolly Ruth Neal of Paragould; three sisters, Iva Roberts of Forrest City, Ruby Morlock of Widener and Maxine Broughton of Aurora; and seven grandchildren.A MEMORIAL will be planned for a later date. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
NEAL LEROY 10 10 1942 5 18 2003 FORREST CITY NATIVE
Mr. Leroy Neal, age 60, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 18 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis.He as born Oct. 10, 1942 in Forrest City. He was a retired laborer with General Motors.Mr. Neal is survived by six sons, Reginald Neal of Chicago, Rodney Neal of Detroit, Gregory Hendrix of Statesboro, Ga., Mario Neal of Flint Michigan, and Jerrell Neal and Khari Neal, both of Saginaw, Mich.; five daughters, Brenda King of Forrest City, Valerie Molina of Florida, Felicia Neal Burns of Garden City, Mich., Zenobia Bridgewater of St. Louis and Tricia Neal of Flint, Mich.; four brothers, James Neal Jr., Larry Graham, and Frank Neal, all of Saginaw, Mich. and Tommy Neal of Forrest City; three sisters, Olivia Bryson and Mary Neal, both of Saginaw, Mich. and Christina Neal of Iowa; and many other relatives and friends.Visitation will be held Friday, May 23, 2003, from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 24, 2003, Salem Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY, under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
NEAL SHELBY JEAN MRS. CHALK 7 23 1937 6 24 2005 BARNISHAW NATIVE
Mrs. Shelby Jean Chalk Neal, age 67, of Colt, died Friday, June 24, 2005, at her home.Mrs. Neal was born July 23, 1927, in Forrest City, the daughter of Thomas Chalk and Muriel Dangeau Chalk. She made her home in the Pine Tree area most of her life and worked 21 years for Farm Bureau Insurance. Mrs. Neal was a member of the Community Baptist Church in Wynne.Mrs. Neal married George E. Neal in 1956, and he survives her along with two daughters, Vickie Willmuth of Bradford and Janet Roberts of Colt and two grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Neal were held on Monday, June 27, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed in Barnishaw Cemetery.PER SSDI:BIRTH 1937
NEAL WILLLIAM M. COLONEL UNK 3 30 1904 UNKNOWN .\?
Col.Wm.M.Neal, the talented editor of the Helena World passed away suddenly at the infirmary in Helena on Wednesday morning, of apoplexy, Mar.30,1904, after an illness of only twelve hours. His heartbroken wife, the former Miss Margaret Bedford, is one of the brightest women in the state, being at present President of The Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs. Peace to his ashes, and may God comfort her. 4-1-1904
NEAL WOODROW SR 7 8 1929 2 5 2007 STANLEY GROVE NATIVE
Mr. Woodrow Neal Sr., age 77, of Forrest City, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Neal was born July 8, 1929, in Moro and was the son of James Wiley Neal and Annie Frisen Neal. He was a brick mason. Mr. Neal was preceded in death by his wife, Cleora Varnado Neal in 2001 and is survived by two daughters, Betty Beasley of Forrest City and Wgen Gate of Little Rock; two sons, Woodrow Neal Jr. of Forrest City and Cleophia Neal of Minnesota; a sister, Rosie Grady of Minnesota; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Neal will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, beginning at 11 a.m. at Stanley Grove M.B. Church with Rev. M. Love officiating. Burial will follow in Stanley Grove Cemetery.Published: 2007-02-08
NEBLETT EMMA MRS. BETTS 1878 7 23 1901 FCTIMES
Mrs.Emma Neblett, wife of Harry Neblett, of Forrest city, died Tuesday night, July 23,1901, at the residence of Mrs.Dye, of a pulmonary affliction of long standing. She was formerly Miss Betts of Osceola, and came to this city right after her marriage in 1900. She was 23 years of age, and a member of the Methodist church, and during her short stay in Forrest City had formed many warm and sympathetic friends. The remains were taken to her old house in Osceola for burial Wednesday morning accompanied by the sorrowing husband and his brother Ben. 7-26-1901
NEBLETT JESSIE A. MRS. THOMAS 1 7 1879 10 16 1909 CITY
DEATH OF MRS.H.R.NEBLETT=The news last Saturday morning, Oct.16,1909, of the death of Mrs.Jessie A.Neblett came as a shock to the many friends and acquaintances of the family as well as a painful bereavement to the family. Mrs.Neblett had been in poor health since the first of the year, and though all that could be done was done to relieve her, her condition became worse, and on Saturday morning, the final summons came to the lovely Christian soul, and she departed this life quietly and peaceably, surrounded by her husband, and children, and brothers and sisters. Mrs.Neblett was born in Mississippi Jan.7,1879, and was married Sep.17, 1902 to Mr.H.R.Neblett, who with their three children, Thomas, Harry and Richard, survive her. She leaves two brothers, Messrs.Beatty and Harry Thomas, and two sisters, Misses ? and Jean Thomas. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church, and was a member of the Woman's Home Mission. The funeral services last Sunday, and then the interment at the FORREST CITY, Rev.B.L.Wilford officating. FORREST CITY TIMES NEWSPAPER OCT.22,1909
NEEL D. W. 4 22 1863 7 5 1904 CITY
Death of D.W.Neel-Mr.D.W.Neal, familiarly known as Dock Neel, died at his home, about four miles south of east of Forrest City, last Tuesday, July 7,1904, of cancer of the stomach, and his remains were interred in the FORREST CITY the following day, Elder W.H.Paslay officiating. Dock Neel was forty years of age, and came to this county twelve years ago from Fayette Co., Tenn. Ten years ago he was married to Miss Nora Whittington, who together with three children, survive him. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and had a legion of friends and loving relatives who sorely regret his death. He has been a patient sufferer, having gone to Memphis for treatment, but it was of no avail. In the post mortem examination of the body, it was found a large tumor originating from the pancreas to the left kidney. 7-15-1904
NEEL DAUGHTER UNK 4 10 1896 BELL CEMETERY
4-17-1896 FORREST CITY TIMES NEWSPAPER-Jericho-The daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Dock Neel died in a fire Friday. The body was laid to rest in Bell Cemetery Sunday morning.
NEEL FLORA MISS 1905 10 1 1999 CREMATION
Flora Neel, age 94, of Edgewater, Fla., formerly of Forrest City, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999 at her home. She graduated from the former Arkansas State Teachers College and received her master's degree from Trinity University in San Antonio. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, San Antonio and Volnsia Educators Association and was a member of the Texas and National Education Associations and represented San Antonio at annual NEA meetings. She taught in Arkansas, Texas and Florida. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Faith Gilliam of Oak Hill; two step daughters, Wylodine Lutz and Martha Cook, both of San Antonio; a sister, Virginia Sparks of Memphis; three grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Volushia County Cremation of Daytona Beach, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.
NEEL JOHN FRANK 1 27 1892 10 26 1897 CITY
John Frank Neel, little son of Mr.John G. and Mrs.Harriet B. Neel died Oct.26,1897. He was sick but a few hours-that dreaded disease, membranous croop, having taken a fatal hold upon that little victim, and the doctor, father and mother and all had to stand by, mute in grief and disappointment, and see the little life and light go out for all time. But eternity's morn will make a change, and dear little John will be laid to rest in the FORREST CITY to wait for the coming day.10-29-1897FORREST CITY TIMES JACK NEEL'S CHILD-AGE 7
NEEL L. JENNIE MRS CASTEEL 12 20 1843 1 9 1896 CITY
THE SAD INTELLIGENCE REACHES US JUST AS WE GO TO PRESS OF THE DEATH OF MRS.JENNIE (CASTEEL) NEEL, WIFE OF S.G.NEEL. SHE DIED LAST NIGHT AT SIX O'CLOCK AND WAS BURIED THIS AFTERNOON AT FORREST CITY. REV. F.E.TAYLOR OFFICIATING THE RELIGIOUS EXERCISES. SHE LEAVES A SORROWING HUSBAND, FOUR SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER, ALL OF WHOM HAVE OUR TENDER SYMPATHY ON THEIR BEREAVEMENT. MRS.NEEL WAS A MODEL WIFE AND MOTHER, AND A NOBLE CHRISTIAN WOMAN, AND SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS
NEELEY DARREL 9 12 1945 6 13 2008 LOUGHRIDGE
Darrel Neeley FORREST CITY - Darrel Neeley, 62, of Forrest City died Friday, June 13, in Forrest City Medical Center. His death was sudden and unexpected. Mr. Neeley was born Sept. 12, 1945, at Boydsville, and was the son of Robert Earl Neeley and Virginia Ethridge Neeley. He had lived in Forrest City since 1972, was a milkman and a member of New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. He married Judy Mobley in 1966, and she survives him along with three sons, Terral Neeley of Strawberry, Jeff Neeley of Bono and Kurt Neeley of Forrest City; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Neeley of McDougal; two brothers, Ronnie Neeley of Piggott and Rick Neeley of Jonesboro; sister, Barbara Tice of Jonesboro; and five grandchildren, Taylor, Treaton, Trace, Dillon and Sarah. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Neeley and Kathrine Hope Neeley. Services for Mr. Neeley will be held in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday with burial in Loughridge Cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 6-8 with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorials are to be made to New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 2718 Highway 306 East, Colt 72326.
NEELEY JOHNNY 3 30 1949 8 27 2004 UNK
Mr. Johnny Neeley, age 55, of Little Rock, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at his home.Mr. Neeley was born March 30, 1949, in Piggott, the son of Lester Neeley and Olive Pollock Neeley. He was a 1967 graduate of Piggott High School, attended Southern Baptist College and graduated from Arkansas State University with a masters degree. He was attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was employed by the Little Rock School District as principal at the J.A. Fair High School and was a Baptist. Mr. Neeley was also a member of the Arkansas Education Association and a former member of the Lions Club and Crowley's Ridge Girl Scout Council.Mr. Neeley is survived by his wife, Cheryl Janice Thomas Neeley of Colt; a son, Anthony Sloan Jarrett of Wynne; a daughter, Angela Shea Barron of Wynne; two half-brothers, Terry Neeley of Donathan, Mo. and Gary Verdier of Florissant, Mo., and two grandchildren.Funeral services were held for Mr. Neeley on Monday, Aug. 30, 2004, at 11 a.m., in the Chapel of Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne, with Rev. Carter Grindstaff officiating.
NEELEY LAUREN & KATHERINE 9 13 2001 9 13 2001 FPARK
Lauren Elizabeth Neeley and Katherine Hope Neeley, twin daughters of Jeffery John Neeley and Tommie Carol Poindexter Neeley of Forrest City, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, in Memphis. The children were born Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, in Memphis. They are survived by their parents; maternal grandparents, Tommy J. Poindexter and Linda Poindexter of Forrest City; a maternal great-grandmother, Pat Poindexter of Forrest City; paternal grandparents, Darrel Neeley and Judy Neeley of Forrest City and paternal great-grandparents, Earl Neeley and Virginia Neeley of McDougal. Visitation for the Neeley children will be held Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Addison officiating the service under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NEELEY ROSE MRS. DURBOROW UNK 6 1 1905 LITTLE ROCK
Death of Mrs.Neeley-Mrs.Rose Neeley, wife of Mr.James Neeley, a well known travelling salesman, and daughter of Mr.& Mrs.W.S.Durborow, of this city, died at St.Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock, yesterday, June 1,1905. Mrs.Neeley had gone to the Infirmary and was operated on Monday night for appendicitus. Her parents were with her during the operation, and thought she was doing so much better, they returned home. During the day on Wednesday, she worsened, and blood poisoning set in. The family received a telegram telling of her worsening condition and that she would not survive. The grief stricken parents, along with Rosalie, the sweet little daughter of Mrs.Neeley left on the train, but she died before they arrived. She was one of the most beautiful women of Arkansas, and was loved and admired by a large circle of friends here and in Little Rock. The precious remains will be interred in the cemetery in LIttle Rock tomorrow. 6-2-1905
NEELY CHARITY MRS. 1818 8 4 1899 FCTIMES
Mrs.Charity Neely, mother of P.H. and Fred C. Neely, of this county, died last Friday night, Aug.4,1899, at her home in Whitesville, Tenn., aged 81 years, and was buried the following Sunday. She was born in North Carolina in 1818, and at her death left nine living children, all of whom were entirely devoted to her. Mrs.Neely resided in Forrest City with her son, Fred, from last November until last Monday a week ago, when she returned to her Tennessee home. Though quite feeble with age, she made the trip safely and was in apparent good health. A few days after her arrival, however, she was taken ill and never rallied. The family have the sympathy of their friends in their sad bereavement. Miss Minnie Neely had departed from Wheatley on the notice of her mother's illness.-8-11-1899
NEELY P. H. CAPT. UNK 8 9 1899 FCTIMES ?
Capt.P.H.Neely of Wheatley, died Wednesday night, Aug.9,1899. Mrs.Fred Neely and Rev.N.B.Fizer went over on the morning train yesterday, the former to attend, and the latter to conduct the funeral service. The interrment took place at the Goodwin cemetery yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large concourse of friends. Capt.Neely was well known throughout this and adjoining counties, and his death is sincerely regretted by all who knew him.-8-11-1899
NEIGHBORS BENNY J. 8 16 1935 1 24 2006 SALEM NATIVE
Mr. Benny J. Neighbors, age 70, of West Memphis, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006.Mr. Neighbors was born Aug. 16, 1935, in Palestine, the son of Woodrow Neighbors and Mildred Adams Neighbors. He made his home in the Forrest City and West Memphis areas for the past several years and was an operating engineer and a Baptist.Mr. Neighbors married Sarah J. Delp in 1977 and she survives him along with four daughters, Linda Bennett and Gwenda Ballard both of Las Vegas, Nev., Vickie Lynn Helland of Phoenix, Ariz., and Cindy McLane of West Memphis; fours sons, James Herald Neighbors of West Memphis, Guy Woody Neighbors of Utah, Kerry Harper of Davenprot, Iowa and Ronnie Harper of West Memphis; a sister, Mary Calvarese of Tucson, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Neighbors, in 1973.Visitation for Mr. Neighbors will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery in Palestine.
NEIGHBORS HERBERT E. 3 27 1914 10 21 2003 MT.PISGAH USARMY-WWII
Mr. Herbert E. "Red" Neighbors, age 89, of Wynne, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.Mr. Neighbors was born March 27, 1914, in Pangburn, the son of Alfred E. and Ava Pearl Knowlton Neighbors. He was a resident of Letona and Fulton, Miss. before returning to Wynne. He worked as a Service Technician for Peoples Implement Company in Hughes for over 30 years until retiring in the early 1980's. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II, and was a retired volunteer fireman in Hughes, a Mason and Knights Templer for over 60 years. Mr. Neighbors also was recognized in 2002 by having his name included on the Veterans Wall of Honor in Forrest City and was presented with a high school diploma from Forrest City High School.Mr. Neighbors is survived by two sons, Herbert Neighbors of Forrest City and Teddy Neighbors of Fletcher, Okla.; a daughter, Rhonda Grantham of Wynne; three brothers, Hershel Neighbors of Pocahontas, Homer Neighbors of Bee Branch and Leonard Neighbors of Denison, Texas; a sister, Ruby Shaffer of Pocahontas; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Evelyn Barnes in 1984.Visitation for Mr. Neighbors will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Wynne Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Wealey officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Letona, at 2 p.m.
NEILL JUSTIN JACKSON 1 12 1919 2 28 2009 BARNISHAW NATIVE USARMY-WWII
Justin Jackson Neill of Colt, Arkansas, passed away February 28, 2009 at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne. Mr. Neill was born in the community of Pine Tree on January 12, 1919. He was a World War II Army veteran who served in the South Pacific. He retired from General Motor's in Flint Michigan and after his retirement he returned to Pine Tree. He was member of the Disabled American Veterans, VFW and the Wynne Meyers Senior Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Neill and Mamie Jackson Neill; brothers, William Harold Neill and Bobby Neill; and his sister, Violet Neill Adams. Survivors are his daughter, Linda Bauldry and husband, John of New Smyrna Beach Florida and sister, Alice Neill Haynes of Colt. Services will be Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 3:00 pm at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Barnishaw Cemetery, Pine Tree, Arkansas. Visitation will be Wednesday, 1:00 until 3:00 pm at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne.Published: 2009-03-03
NEILL SHIRLEY ALLEAN MRS. ELLIS 11 19 1915 3 1 2007 BARNISHAW
Mrs. Shirley Allean Ellis Neill, age 91, of Statesboro, Ga. and formerly of Pine Tree, died Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was a teacher and a retired employee of the University of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Branch Station in Pine Tree. Mrs. Neill is survived by a son, William "Bill" Neill Jr. of College Station, Texas; a daughter, Ruth Ann Neill Rogers of Statesboro, Ga.; two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Neill Sr.; three brothers, James Eric Ellis, Phillip Guy Ellis and Berger Rivers Ellis. A MEMORIAL for Mrs. Neill will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2007, at 4 p.m. at the Ellis Chapel Church in the Jolly Ellis community in Cross County with Rev. Bob Warford and Rev. Terrie Bunnell officiating. A private burial will be held at Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree. Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne is in charge of arrangements.Published: 2007-03-06
NEISLER JOY MRS. BRAWNER 4 29 1918 4 14 2002 HUGHES NATIVE
Joy Brawner Neisler, age 83, of Colt, died Sunday, April 14, 2002, at the St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.She was born April 29, 1918, in Palestine. Mrs. Neisler lived most of her life in St. Francis and Cross counties. She retired from the Cross County Hospital in 1990 after 24 years of service. She was a member of the Cross County Hospital Auxiliary and a member of the Fitzgerald Baptist Church in Wynne.She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Neisler in 1983; her father, Luther Odis Brawner; her mother, Edna Zula Pearson Brawner and two brothers, Odis Brawner and Luther Brawner Jr.Survivors include four sons, Jerry Bob Neisler of Elgin Ill., Walter Ray Neisler and Carroll Glenn Neisler, both of Wynne and Donald Edwin Neisler of Colt; one daughter, Joyce Annette Jetton of Wynne; three brothers, Grady Brawner and George Brawner, both of Colt and J.L. Brawner of Wynne; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday April 18, 2002, at the Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne with Rev. Ellis Jones officiating. Burial will be in HUGHES in Forrest City under the direction of Kernodle Funeral Home.Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne.
NEISLER LENA C. MRS. HALL 9 27 1906 5 5 2008 FPARK
Mrs. Lena C. Hall Neisler, age 101, of Batesville, and formerly of Colt, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at Rolling Hills Nursing Center, in Batesville. Mrs. Neisler was born Sept. 27, 1906, in Tupelo, Miss., and was the daughter of William Lafayette Hall and Mullie Bowen Hall. She lived in Colt until 1998 and was a store clerk and a seamstress. Mrs. Neisler was a member of Colt Baptist Church. In 1931 Mrs. Neisler married Johnie F. Neisler and he preceded her in death in 1974. She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Humble Rowe of Batesville; a brother, Elmer Hall of Jonesboro and a granddaughter. Visitation for Mrs. Neisler will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery. To view the online guest registry log on to stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2008-05-06
NELSON Child 1885 4 5 1897 FCTIMES
The 12 year old son of I.N.Nelson, met with a probable fatal accident last Monday, April 5,1897, when driving a wagon loaded with wood, he ran over a rut caused by the late rains, and was jostled from his seat, and the heavily loaded wagon passing over his body.4-9-1897
NELSON CHRISTINE MRS INGRAM 6 24 1935 10 20 2008 OAK FOREST
GateHouse News ServiceThu Oct 23, 2008, Helena-West Helena, Ark. - Christine Nelson, 73, of Helena, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 in Helena. Mrs. Nelson was born June 24, 1935 in Marianna to Nellie Baynes and the late Allen V. Ingram.She leaves a daughter, Lynda Wood of Gulfport, Miss.; two sons, Dale Wayne Nelson of Arkansas and James Preston; her mother, Nellie Ellis; sisters, Geraldine Webb and Jeri Keisler; grandchildren, Logan Cudd, Kegan Wood, Marlon Floyd, Joseph Nelson and Dale Nelson; and great-grandchildren, Amanda Beal and Valerie Smith.Her father, Allen V. Ingram; her husband, J.P. Nelson; her granddaughter, Lina Rogers Smith; and a great-granddaughter, Courtney Metz, all preceded her in death.Services for Christine Nelson will be held Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens. Burial will be in Oak Forest Cemetery at Marianna. Pallbearers will be Logan Cudd, Mose Taylor and Willie Dotson.Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1700 Rutherford Lane, Austin, Texas 78754.Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, Helena-West Helena, will direct services. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
NELSON EMMA MRS. HORNSBY 11 21 1875 10 6 1906 CITY
Death of Mrs.Nelson=At 12 o'clock, Saturday night, Oct.6,1906, the Grim Reaper, Death, again entered our household, and with his icy sickle, has cut down the beautiful life of our sister, Mrs.Emma Hornsby Nelson. She has known much of this world's sorrows, which seemed to develop and sweeten her character to such a patient Christian, making her a most gentle mother, kind wife, and sympathizing friend and neighbor. She died at her home nine miles north of Forrest City, of consumption, after a lingering illness of several years. The precious remains were interred in the FORREST CITY Monday, Rev.J.K.Pedrick in charge of the funeral services. She leaves a husband, and six children to mourn. She was married to Mr.D.L.Nelson in Tipton County, Tenn., where they both resided in 1889, and came to this county in 1900. She was a charter member of the Christian church, and at the time of her death was 31 years, 11 months, and 15 days old. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Editor. 10-12-1906
NELSON GEORGE H. 12 25 1925 9 22 2006 Salem Cemetery
Mr. George Nelson,B.DEC.25,1925, of Forrest City, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at Crestpark Nursing Home. Mr. Nelson was born in Jonesboro and lived in Forrest City for the past 13 years. He is survived by some close relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Nelson were held on Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at 2 p.m. graveside at Salem Cemetery in Goodwin. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Published: 2006-09-25
NELSON HUGH DEAN 6 26 1935 10 11 2008 BRINKLEY NATIVE ARK.NATIONAL GUARD
Hugh Dean Nelson, 73, of Brinkley, Arkansas passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008.He was born to Grady and Zadie Nelson of Moro, Arkansas on June 26, 1935. He was married to Annette Norman-Nelson until she passed away in 1982. They returned to Moro to raise their two daughters after living for a short time in California. He served in the military branch of the National Guard.After working many years at Riceland Foods in Wheatley, he began his own Auto Salvage business in Moro and later moved it to Brinkley, where he met and married Dora Gillion Nelson in 1997.While residing in Moro, he enjoyed serving several terms as Justice of the Peace for Lee county.He loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed playing cards and visiting with friends.He leaves behind a legion of treasured friends and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.Survivors include his wife, Dora Nelson of Brinkley, AR; mother Zadie Nelson of Moro, AR; daughter Pamela Dover and husband, Leslie of Brickeys, AR; brother Billy Wayne Nelson and wife Levon of Moro, AR; and niece Lisa Sykes and husband Clayton; grandchildren Jason and Ashley Dover and their son Braxdon of Holly Grove; Cheryl and Thor Courtois and their children Vaden and Kira of Phoenix, AZ; Crystal Sandidge of Memphis, TN; and Brandon Dover of Moro, AR.He was preceded in death by his father Grady Nelson and his daughter Sharon Nelson-Quinn.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse church in Moro, AR with visitation at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, AR on October 13, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
NELSON JAMES VINCENT 1958 1 19 2000 CRITTENDON MEMORIAL
James Vincent "Vick" Nelson, age 42, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at his home in Widener. Mr. Nelson is survived by his birth mother, Shirley Lucas; his foster mother, Marie Nelson of Widener; a sister, Janet Russell of Forrest City; a half-sister, Michelle Douglas of Forrest City; and a brother, Don Nelson of Forrest City. Services will be held graveside Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion under the direction of Roller Citizens Funeral Home
NELSON LILLIE MAE MRS. 8 14 1934 3 31 2006 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Lillie Mae Nelson, age 71, of Forrest City, died Friday, March 31, 2006 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Mrs. Nelson was born Aug. 14, 1934, in Forrest City. She was a machine operator at Reltoc.Mrs. Nelson is survived by her husband, Lepoleon Nelson, Sr. of Forrest City; three sons, Lepoleon Nelson Jr., of Conway, Edward Nelson of Little Rock and Christopher Nelson of Atlanta, Ga.; and three daughters, Bytha Mills of Troy, Mich., Peggy Nelson of Little Rock and Earlene Townsend of Los Angeles, Calif. She is also survived by three brothers, Charlie Williams of Forrest City, Verlon Williams of Rochester, N.Y. and Sylvester Williams of Cleveland, Ohio; five sisters, Lorece Withers and Victoria Williams, both of Cleveland, Ohio and Bertha Williams, Mae Catherine Harris and Yvonne Williams all of Forrest City; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Nelson will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2006, at the Taylor's Chapel CME Church at 12 p.m. with Rev. Jessie Brown officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
NELSON MARY ANN MRS. LONG 10 5 1951 3 12 2003 HILLCREST MEMORIAL PARK
Mrs. Mary Ann "Mago" Long Nelson, of Dallas, Texas, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in Dallas. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the time.Mrs. Nelson was born Oct. 5, 1951 and grew up in Forrest City. She received a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Arkansas in 1973, and was active in many charities including the March of Dimes. She was a member of the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum, the Women's Guild of the National Craniofacial Foundation and TACA.In 1978, Mrs. Nelson married Barry Nelson and he survives her, along with one daughter, Mary Nelson; two sons, Fletcher Cordell and Will Nelson; her mother, Mrs. Fletcher Long Sr. of Forrest City; a brother, Fletcher Long Jr. of Forrest City; three sisters, Mardi Blissard of Little Rock, Lee Williams of Kennesaw, Ga., and Libby Hardman of North Carolina and several other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mrs. Nelson will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2003, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mark Anschutz officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home.
NELSON MOSES A. 1897 8 3 1905 CITY
Mr. & Mrs.D.L.Nelson, of two miles north of town, have our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of their son, Moses, who died at their home on Thursday of last week, Aug.3,1905 of congestion of the stomach, age 8 years.The precious remains were laid to rest in the FORREST CITY Friday afternoon, the religious ceremonies conducted by Rev.Owens. Shown as age 4 in cemetery records of Kathleen Bell, M.A.Nelson was the name on the record. 8-11-1905
NELSON MOSES L. 3 9 1861 9 11 1895 CITY
Moses L. Nelson, brother of D.L.Nelson, died in Memphis Wednseday. His throat was cut from ear to ear, and it was supposed to be the work of his own hand. Mrs.Emma Nelson, wife of D.L. went over and brought the remains to this city for interment this morning. Later development indicates foul play. He was born in Carroll County Tennessee March 9,1861 and died Sept.11,1895. His remains were laid to rest in the FORREST CITY last Friday, Rev.James Mason officiating using the beautiful and impressive funeral services of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Obit in Forrest City Times Newspaper Sept.20,1895.
NELSON NORMAN 2 1901 7 3 1901 CITY
Little Norman, the five months old baby boy of Mr.& Mrs.N.B.Nelson, died Wednesday, July 3,1901, at 10 pm, and was buried in the FORREST CITY Friday, July 5,1901 at 10 am. 7-5-1901
NELSON TED 7 21 1951 6 13 2002 NEW WOODBURY NATIVE-FCHS-1968
Mr. Ted Nelson, 50, of Hillsboro, Texas died Thursday, June 13, 2002, at a Waco hospital.He was born July 21, 1951 in Forrest City, Arkansas, the son of George Alvin and Lelia Maxine Wilder Nelson. He grew up and graduated from high school in Forrest City. In 1985 he married Belinda McNeely and moved to Hillsboro, Texas in 1986. He enjoyed hunting and was active in football, baseball and boxing. He was employed by the Texas Department of Transportation until August 2000. He was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include: his wife, Belinda of Hillsboro, Texas; a son, Jimmy Lee Nelson of Hillsboro, Texas; a daughter, Torri Burgess of Forrest City; five brothers, George Alvin Nelson of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, Ricky Nelson and Mike Nelson, both of Forrest City, Arkansas, Don Nelson of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Billy Joe Nelson of Blytheville, Arkansas; an aunt, Helen Owens of Flint, Michigan; an uncle, W.C. (Dub) Wilder of Davison, Michigan; two grandchildren, Gavin Pettus and Landon Burgess, both of Forrest City, Arkansas; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Funeral services were held Saturday, June 15, 2002, at Edens Funeral Home Chapel in Hillsboro, Texas with Dudley Watson and Rev. Byron Tilton officiating. Interment was at New Woodbury Cemetery
NELSON VERNON DWAYNE 10 21 1939 1 27 2004 FPARK
Vernon "Vern" Dwayne Nelson, age 64, of Forrest City, died suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Baptist East in Memphis, Tennessee.He was born October 21, 1939, in Bruno, Minnesota, to Edwin and Nina Henson Nelson. He was owner and operator of Vern's Auto Service and Repair in Forrest City. Not only was Vern a great mechanic, but a fine friend to all. Mr. Nelson was also a member of the Oak Hill Church of God in Forrest City.He was preceded in death by one brother, Don Nelson.Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Cindi; a daughter, Amber Jeanene; and a son, Cory Nelson, of the home (where great love and happiness did abound); two sons, Steven Michael Nelson of Iowa and Dwayne Nelson of Montana; a daughter, Charmaine Nelson Rose of Pittsburg, Penn; three brothers, Lyle and Harry Nelson of Texas and Larry Nelson of Minnesota; two sisters, Barbara Fonders of North Dakota, and Dode Nelson Molgaard of Minnesota; and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Nelson will be Friday evening, January 30, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oak Hill Church of God.Funeral services for Mr. Nelson will be Saturday morning, January 31, 2004, at 10:30 a.m., at the Oak Hill Church of God with Bro. William Witcher officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
NESBITT ALLIE V. MRS. 1915 11 6 2002 SHADY GROVE
Mrs. Allie V. Nesbitt, age 87, formerly of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002.Mrs. Nesbitt, is survived by three daughters, Maxine Moore and Willie Mae Nesbitt, both of St. Louis, Mo. and Evelyn Nesbitt of Corpus Christi, Texas; three sons, Romie Nesbitt and Leonard Nesbitt, both of Corpus Chrisit, Texas and Roy Nesbitt of Kansas City, Mo.; 27 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren, 26 great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Mrs. Nesbitt was preceded in death by three children, Sarah, Willie and Velma.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Nesbitt will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at 12:30 p.m. at SHADY GROVE with Elder John Henry Jennings officiating. Archway Memorial Chapel of Hazelwood, Mo., is in charge of arrangements
NEW GUS 1 20 1916 5 9 2002 GRACELAND CEMETERY NATIVE USARMY-WWII
Mr. Gus New, 86, of Pine Bluff, died Thursday, May 9 at Davis Life Care in Pine Bluff. He was born Jan. 20, 1916 in Moro, the son of Walter Naylor new and Clara Maria Hobbs New.He was raised in Forrest City, and moved to Des Arc in 1928. In 1941 he entered the U.S. Army and served in Alaska during World War II. In 1946, he moved to Pine Bluff, and began working at the Pine Bluff Arsonal. He retired in 1972. He also worked part time for the Pine Bluff Commercial.He was a member of AARP, the National Retired Civil Service Workers Union, and was an International Bible Student.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Ruby Wood; and two brothers, Jay New and Homer New.Survivors include his wife, Jessie Webb New; two daughters, Patricia Slaughter of Pine Bluff and Marilyn Shepherd of Olive Branch, Miss.; a sister, Irma Montague of Benton; five grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. New were held Monday, May 13 in Graceland Cemetery, with Dr. David Harris officiating, under the direction of Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Directors of Pine Bluff. PER SSDI:GUS NEW 30 Jan 1916 09 May 2002 (V) 71603 (Pine Bluff, Jefferson, AR)
NEW JOHN P. 1 29 1877 9 23 1908 CITY
John New, of the timber firm of Young & New, and a well known and highly respected timber man of this county, died Tuesday night, Sept.23,1908, at his camp on Rose Lake of congestion. He was complaining some Monday, and that evening had a congestive chill. He became unconscious and remained so all day Tuesday, and until the end. John New was a man of sterling integrity and had many friends who regret his sudden death, and we join them in offering our sympathy. He was buried Wednesday. 9-25-1908
NEW PAUL SHERROD UNK 2 28 UNK UNKNOWN
Paul Sherrod New, 46, died Sunday, February 28, in New Orleans. He was a resident of Memphis and chairman of the board of Share One, Inc. He was a former senior systems developer with Ecom Systems and a founding partner of Custom Computer Applications. He attended the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas and was a member of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association and the Razorback Club. He also was a National Merit Scholar. He is survived by his wife, Kathey P. New; a daughter, Kristine Sherrod New of Memphis; a son, Richard Lee New, also of Memphis; his parents, Ralph "Lucky" and Mary New of Moro; a sister, Marjorie Roberts of Little Rock; a brother, Eldon E. New of Memphis; and a grandchild.
NEWBOTHE MARGIE MRS. LUALLEN unk 3 1 1908 UNKNOWN
Died-at Hathaway, Arkansas, on Mar.1,1908, Mrs.Wm.Newbothe. She leaves a husband and five children, and a brother to mourn her loss. Her maiden name was Miss Margie Luallen, and she and her brother, C.W.Luallen of Dansby, are well known in this county. 3-20-1908
NEWBY Baby UNK 11 14 1898 FCTIMES
A horrible accident ocurrred last Monday on the Grady place, about four miles southeast of the city. An aged woman, Jenny Newby, while seated in front of the fireplace, with an infant in her arms, was seized with a spasm and fell into the fire, literally roasting the child to death and inflicting severe burns on herself, before her people were aware of the accident.11-18-1898
NICHOL GEORGIA VIRGINIA MRS WEBB 7 27 1921 8 21 2003 UNK
Mrs. Georgia Virginia "Jenny Babe" Nichol, age 82 of Arlington, Tenn., died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, in Arlington.Mrs. Nichol was born July 27, 1921, in Memphis, the daughter of William Wallace Webb and Mary Verna Apperson Webb. She was retired from the University of Memphis Library and was a Baptist.Mrs. Nichol was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Russell Campbell Nichol. She is survived by a daughter, Billie Lovett of Arlington; and two sons, Karl Nichol of Millington, Tenn. and David Nichol of Forrest City.Visitation for Mrs. Nichol will be held on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Forest Hill East Funeral Home in Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at 2 p.m., at Forest Hill East Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Hill East Funeral Home.
NICHOL RUSSELL CAMPBELL 7 25 1925 5 22 2001 Forrest Hills East VET-WWII
Mr. Russell C. Nichol, aged 80, of Memphis, died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at his home.He was born July 25, 1925, in Devil's Lake, N.D., the son of Elgin Raymond Nichol and Vera Jane Campbell Nichol. He lived in Memphis most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Whitten Memorial Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver and a retired maintenance mechanic for Buckeye Cellulose in Memphis.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia Webb Nichol of the home; a daughter, Billie Jane Lovett of Memphis; two sons, Karl Nichol of Memphis and David Nichol of Forrest City; and two grandchildren.Visitation will be held Friday, May 25, 2001, from 5-8 p.m. at Forrest Hills Funeral Home East in Memphis. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2001, at Forrest Hills East, under the direction of Rev. Rob Ray, with burial following at the Forrest Hills East cemetery.
NICHOLAS DANNY F. 2 27 1945 8 31 2001 FPARK NATIVE ARK.NATIONAL GUARD
Mr. Danny F. Nicholas, age 56, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Nicholas was born Feb. 27, 1945 in Forrest City and was the son of Harold F. Nicholas and Edna Gilbert Nicholas Munn. He lived in Colt and Forrest City most of his life and was a truck driver, a veteran of the National Guard. Mr. Nicholas was also a member of the Moose Lodge and a Methodist.Mr. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Carolyn McCoy Nicholas; two daughters, Tammy Nicholas of Forrest City and Susan Nicholas McCoy of Center Ridge; his mother, Edna Nicholas Munn of Colt; two brothers, Harold Nicholas of Lexington, Mo. and David Nicholas of Booneville, Mo. and one sister, Sandra Nicholas Turner of Grand Prairie, Texas.Visitation for Mr. Nicholas will be held Monday, Sept. 3, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Nicholas on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.HUSBAND OF CAROLYN M.NICHOLAS FATHER MARRIED MAR.14,1964
NICHOLS ADELAIDE MRS. BARD 1865 1 4 1906 LITTLE ROCK
Death of Mrs.Nichols=One of the saddest events in the social life of Forrest City, was the death of Mrs.John M.Nichols, which occurred on last Wednesday, Jan.4,1906. She was chairman of the Cosmos Club committee, that on New Year's night gave such a brilliant musical entertainment, and it was a direct shock to her many friends to learn the next day she had pneumonia. Such however, was the case. With the strength of will and straight forwardness of purpose, which characterized all of her acts, she put aside physical discomfort and performed her manifold duties that evening, with grace and success. The when every duty was performed, she succumbed to the fell disease that had already laid its wasting hand upon her. As she fought the disease, at the last her family was around her. The devoted husband, and two bright children, Bard and Helen, her mother and only brother, Mr.W.D.Bard of Little Rock. On Thursday morning, the religious ceremonies were performed at the Presbyterian church by Rev.P.H.Hensley. Then the casket was borne to the railroad, for shipment to Little Rock, with internment the same day, in the family plot, besides the grave of her father. Adelaide Bard was born in in Louisville, Ky., in 1865, to Mr.& Mrs.J.H.Bard. Her school life was passed in that city, where she was twice graduated from the Female High School. In early life she joined the Presbyterian church, and remained a consistent membrer until her death. She was a resident of Forrest City about seventeen years. In 1890, she married Mr.John Merritt Nichols, of this place, and two children blessed this union. 1-5-1906
NICHOLS ALVIN SR 1 6 1939 9 28 2005 GOODWIN
Mr. Alvin Nichols Sr., age 66, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005, at Hillcrest Healthcare Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.Mr. Nichols was born Jan. 6, 1939, in Porterville, Mo., and was the son of William Nichols and Loraine Nichols. He is survived by five daughters, Shirley Edward of Madison, Dianne Taylor, Mary Adkins, Matricia Nichols and Edwina Nichols, all of Forrest City; four sons, Alvin Nichols Jr. of Detroit, Mich., Auther Nichols, Rufus Nichols and Russell Nichols, all of Tulsa, Okla.; four sisters, Vera Nichols and Essie Nichols, both of Forrest City, Loraine Nichols and Hattie Hall, both of Detroit, Mich.; three brothers, Hollis Nichols and Lester Nichols, both of Forrest City and Alvin Nichols of Tueplo, Miss.; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Nichols will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Church of God with Pastor Timothy Forrest officiating. Burial will follow in Goodwin Cemetery.
NICHOLS ANTHONY R. 9 12 1960 12 15 2006 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Anthony Nichols, age 46, of Forrest City, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, at St. Vincent Health System in Little Rock. He was born Sept. 12, 1960 in Forrest City, the son of Gene Anderson and Earlene Wright. Mrs. Nichols is survived by his wife, Watt Nichols of Forrest City; two daughters, Relonda Watts and Shanon Watts, both of Forrest City; six sons, Demetrice Nichols and Calvin Watts, both of Little Rock, Darrell Watts of Memphis, Donald McGee of East Lansing, Mich., Ronday Watts and Brandon Watts, both of Forrest City, and 14 grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 22, from noon until 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at Cornerstone M.B. Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. Leon Sims officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL. Published: 2006-12-22
NICHOLS CHARLES CLEVELAND SR. 8 21 1924 11 26 2007 FPARK
Mr. Charles Cleveland Nichols Sr., age 83, of West Memphis and formerly of Forrest City, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. Mr. Nichols was born August 21, 1924, in Parkin, the son of Charles Edward Nichols and Minnie Nolie Rogers Nichols. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life, was a farmer and a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. Mr. Nichols is survived by a son, Charles Cleveland Nichols Jr. of West Memphis; one daughter, Brenda Denise Nichols Williams of Forrest City; two brothers, Lloyd Nichols of Forrest City and Raymond "Butch" Nichols of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Becky Fryer of Salem and Billie Moses of Hugo, Okla.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Nichols will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to visit the online registry at www.stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2007-11-27
NICHOLS GEORGE UNK 4 2 1909 FCTIMES
4-9-1909 KILLING AT BECK'S SWITCH=Mr.George Nichols was shot on Friday night of last week, Apr.2,1909, and killed at Beck's Switch, west of town per the following as reported to us. At a church meeting, Nichols raised a window, and was told to lower it by Dep.Sheriff John Duncan, present to preserve order. He did so, but later did it again, and a quarrel ensued when Nichols threw his hand to his hip pocket, whereupon Duncan shot him. Duncan was held over by Cornoner Todd in jail, and was allowed out on bail of $750.
NICHOLS JUANITA MRS. DRAUGHON 9 29 1920 1 9 2001 LOUGHRIDGE
Mrs. Juanita Draughon Nichols, age 80, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Nichols was born on Sept. 29, 1920, in Morten, Miss. She was the daughter of Aruthur Brown Draughon and Minnie B. Parkman Thomas. Mrs. Nichols had lived in West Memphis and Forrest City all of her life. She was a housewife and a Baptist.Mrs. Nichols was married to Wallace Nichols in 1942 and he survives her along with, a daughter, Janice Lee, of Cullman, Ala.; a son, Roger Nichols, of West Memphis; three sisters, Wanda Sanders, of Wynne, Freida Wood, of Magnolia, and Dolores Findlay, of Lafayette, Ind.; a brother, Love Draughon, of Wynne; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Aruthur Draughon, in 1991.Visitation for Mrs. Nichols will be Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at 2 p.m., at LOUGHRIDGE in Colt, with Rev. Berlon Davis officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
NICHOLS NACE UNK 12 21 1904 LOUGHRIDGE
Mr.Nace Nichols of New Castle, died Wednesday, Dec.21,1904, of pneumonia, at his home, and was buried at the Loughridge cemetery yesterday. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn their loss, and to them we extend our sincere sympathy. 12-23-1904
NICHOLS WALLACE MACRON 7 27 1922 10 12 2002 LOUGHRIDGE NATIVE
Mr. Wallace Macron Nichols, age 80, of Newcastle, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at his home.Mr. Nichols was born July 27, 1922, in Newcastle, the son of Macron A. Nichols and Mable Webb Nichols. He lived in the Newcastle area all of his life, was a trucker and a Baptist.Mr. Nichols married Juanita Draughon in 1942 and she preceded him in death in 2001. He is survived by one son, Roger Nichols of West Memphis; one daughter, Janice Lee of Cullman, Ala.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Funeral services for Mr. Nichols will be held graveside at LOUGHRIDGE on Monday, Oct. 14, 2002, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Burlon Davis officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
NICHOLSON JOYCE ANN MRS. HARRISON 11 4 1950 11 12 2004 GRACE LAWN
Mrs. Joyce Ann Nicholson, age 54, of Forrest City, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004.Mrs. Nicholson, born Nov. 4, 1950, in Tuckerman, was the daughter of Charlie Harrison and Virgie Belle Brandon Harrison. She lived in Forrest City for the past 30 years and was a former teacher at Calvary Christian School and the Forrest City Public Schools. She was the office manager of Earnies Snax Sales and was a member of the Red Hat Club and Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.Mrs. Nicholson married Llyod Earnest Nicholson in 1968 and he survives her along with two sons, Mike Nicholson of Kansas City, Mo., and Kevin Nicholson of Berlin Heights, Ohio; four brothers Ed Harrison, Ronnie Harrison and Tommy Harrison, all of Georgia and Gene Harrison of Hunter; two sisters Fran Skyrme of Georgia and Lou Poskey of Newport. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Morris and two brothers, Jessie Harrison and Dale Harrison.Funeral services for Mrs. Nicholson were held on Monday, Nov. 15, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed at 1 p.m. at the Grace Lawn Cemetery in Tuckerman under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NICKS EVELYN A. MRS. GRIHAM 2 14 1948 11 6 2003 ST.JOHN
Mrs. Evelyn A. Griham-Nicks, age 55, of Madison, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in Forrest City.Mrs. Griham-Nicks was born Feb. 14, 1948, the daughter of Charlie Griham and Lorene "Flossy" Price-Griham. She was a member of the St. John Baptist Church in Madison.Mrs. Griham-Nicks is survived by her three daughters, Chandra Griham of Oklahoma, Kimberly Moore of Largo, Md. and Lesley Phillips of Madison; 17 step children; six sisters, Linda Hicks, Mary Hall, Joyce Alexander, Donna Johnson, Minister Diane Edwards and Sharon Griham; three brothers, Billy Griham, Minister Harold Griham and Lydell Griham; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James A. Nicks; her mother; and a brother Charles Griham Jr.Visitation for Mrs. Griham-Nicks will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the St. John Baptist Church in Madison. Funeral services will follow at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. The Robinson Mortuary in North Little Rock is in charge of all arrangements
NIMMO Clem UNK 10 14 1895 FCTIMES CSA
Clem Nimmo, a well known citizen of this place, died at the county home Monday morning, and was buried at the cemetery at 3 o'clock the same day. Rev.F.E.Taylor officiating. Clem was a gallant confederate soldier, and after the war proved a good husband and father as he did the soldier, until the demon drink took possession, and from thence he drifted to an untimely grave.10-18-1895
NIMOCKS ISABEL MISS UNK 12 17 1906 N.CAROLINA
A telegram Monday noon, conveyed the sad tidings of death of Miss Isabel Nimocks, daughter of Mr.& Mrs.R.M.Nimocks. The death occurred at Fayetteville, N.Carolina. Mr.Nimocks and daughter, Miss Eunice, left Tuesday to attend the burial. 12-21-1906
NIMOCKS ANN MRS HAWKS 2 8 1930 8 26 2003 MT.VERNON FCHS-1947
Mrs. Ann Hawks Nimocks, age 73, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003, in Bar Harbor, Maine.Mrs. Nimocks, born Feb. 8, 1930, in Macon, Ga., was the daughter of James M. Hawks and Margaret B. Hawks. In 1946 she moved with her family to Forrest City and was a 1947 graduate of Forrest City High School. After attending Wesleyan College in Macon, she worked as a reservation agent for Eastern Airlines. Mrs. Nimocks was an active member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and was a member of several civic clubs.In 1952, Mrs. Nimocks married Alfred B. Nimocks Jr., of Forrest City, and he survives her along with two sons, Byron Nimocks of Rye, N.Y. and Mallory Nimocks of Forrest City; a daughter, Madge Nimocks of Boston, Mass.; a sister, Jean Hawks Vandiver of Forrest City; a brother, Jimmy Hawks of Kentucky; and seven grandchildren.MEMORIAL for Mrs. Nimocks will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The family requests memorials be made to the Forrest City Public Library Endowment Fund, the Church of the Good Shepherd or the charitable organization of one's choice.
NIMOCKS ROBERT M. II 1927 10 23 2007 MT.VERNON NATIVE USNAVY
Robert M. (Bob) Nimocks II, a loving husband, father, farmer and successful businessman, passed away at his home in South Carolina Oct. 23, 2007, after a long illness. He was born in 1927 in Forrest City, Arkansas. He graduated from Sewanee Military Academy in 1945 and entered the U.S. Navy to be stationed at the Bremerton Naval Base on Puget Sound. He is a 1950 graduate of the University of Arkansas, a member of Sigma Chi, Blue Key and former chairman of Gaebealee. After 30 years of farming in St Francis County, Ark., he joined E.F. Hutton & Company in Memphis, Tenn., as an account executive, winning top national awards. Mr. Nimocks was predeceased by his parents, Alfred B. and Eloise B. Nimocks and a daughter, Lois N. Beeson. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Greene Nimocks, a daughter Lynne N. Pawlik, two sons, Robert M. and Walter C. Nimocks, son-in-law John B. Beeson, and two brothers, A.B. Nimocks, Jr. and Dr. Walter B. Nimocks, 10 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside ceremony will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, New Castle Road (Hwy 284), Forrest City, AR, 72335. A MEMORIAL will also be held Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., at the Pawley's Island Presbyterian Church, Pawley's Island, SC, 29585. The family will receive friends at their home following the service in South Carolina. Published: 2007-10-25
NIPPER MARTHA MRS 1883 10 27 1911 HUGHES
10-27-1911 DEATH=Mrs.Martha Nipper, age 28, died at her home near Colt this morning, Oct.27,1911, and will be buried tomorrow at the HUGHES. We have been unable to find out the particulars.
NIXON JOYCE STINE MS. 12 5 1950 1 27 2003 MEMORY GARDENS
Ms. Joyce Stine Nixon, age 52, of Blytheville, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Blytheville.Ms. Nixon was born Dec. 5, 1950, in Blytheville, the daughter of Eddie Nixon and Charlie Mae Shields. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Ridge M. B. Church.Ms. Nixon is survived by five sisters, Joann Crawford, Ollie Darkie and Linda Rogers all of Chicago, Ill., Sandra Jackson of Burdette, and Lisa Reed of Blytheville, and five brothers, Eddie Lee Reed Jr., Terry James Shield and Elton Bernard Reed all of Chicago, Ill., and Fredrick Lee Reed and Thuworn Cortez Shield both of Blytheville.Visitation services for Ms. Nixon will be held on Friday, Jan . 31, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home in Blytheville. Funeral services for Ms. Nixon will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home of Blytheville with Rev. Gilbert Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens in Blytheville.
NOBLES MATTIE L. MRS. JIMMERSON 7 23 1946 3 18 2007 FPARK NATIVE
Mrs. Mattie L. Nobles, age 60, of Forrest City, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. Mrs. Nobles was born July 23, 1946, in Round Pond, the daughter of Joe Jimmerson and Ida Rucker Jimmerson. She is survived by her husband James Nobles of Forrest City; three daughters, Helen Chavez and Aneice Nobles both of Forrest City and Callette Nobles of Norfolk, Va.; a step-daughter, Mariyln Nobles of Forrest City; a son, Willie Nobles of Little Rock and two step-sons, Keith Nobles and David Nobles both of Forrest City. She is also survived by six sisters, Jonetha Howard, Juanita Bobo and Maxcine Artis all of West Memphis, Teola Braxton of Sanford, Fla. and Flossie Burnside, Lossie Lipcomb both of Forrest City; two brothers, Calvin Jimmerson of Forrest City and T.J. Jimmerson of West Memphis; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Nobles will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2007, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Beth Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Rayfield Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2007-03-22
NOLAN DORIS UNK NELL JARRATT'S SCRAPBOOK
Doris Nolan died last night at the Laughrun Clinic following a long illness. She was 18.
NOLD CHARLIE 1918 1 15 2006 Jacksonville Memory Gardens NATIVE
Mr. Charlie "Hubert" Nold, age 87, of Orange Park, Fla. and formerly of Round Pond, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, in Green Cove Springs, Fla.Mr. Nold was born in Round Pond in 1918, the son of Charlie Earl Nold and Ola Justice Nold. He moved to St. Charles, Ill. in 1952 where he worked at Hawley Products for 30 years and retired in 1982.Mr. Nold is survived by his wife of 65 years Olive Nold; three sons, James H. Nold of Goodyear of Ariz. and Charles L. Nold of Cuba City, Wis. and Bobby G. Nold of Orange Park, Fla.; two daughters, Betty L. York of Geneva, Ill. and Marilyn K. Medearis of Orange Park, Fla. He is also survived by a sister, Eloise Graves of Forrest City; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Nold, Robert Nold and Eugene Nold.Visitation for Mr. Nold will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home of Orange Park, Fla. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home of Orange Park, Fla.
NORFLEET JOHN RANDOLPH 12 10 1844 12 15 1926 MAGNOLIA CSA-Co.F-17TH MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEERS
Re: John R. John Brooks Norfleet AR Posted by: Robert Crook Date: June 29, 1999 at 10:17:53 In Reply to: John R. -> John -> Brooks Norfleet AR by Rich Taylor of 341 From 'Confederate Veteran' magazine in 1927..."John Randolph Norfleet, born December 10, 1844, in Marshall county, Miss., son of John R. and Eleanor Baker Coopwood Norfleet, served in the War between the States as a member of Company F, 17th Mississippi Volunteers, and also with the 12th Tennessee Cavalry under Forrest, enlisting at the age of sixteen years. In May 1861, he volunteered for twelve months and was discharged in September, 1862, being under age. He joined Forrest's Cavalry in 1863 and was paroled at Senatobia, Miss., in 1865. His command was part of Chalmer's Brigade, under Forrest. Six weeks after the surrender he obtained the first marriage license in Marshall county and was united in marriage to Miss Laura Martha Benton. To this union nine children were born, five sons and four daughters. In 1888 he moved to Collierville, Tenn., and in 1909 moved to Forest City, Ark. His loved companion of sixty years died in July, 1925. He joined her 'over there' on December 15, 1926, survived by three daughters and three sons. Just three days later, his son, Marvin Brooks Norfleet, died suddenly in Little Rock, Ark.John Randolph was a good father. He stood for honor, love of his country, and for the highest principles of mankind. He was often remembered by the T. C. Merwin Chapter, UDC, of Forest City, with loving thoughts and gifts. His body was taken to Collierville, Tenn., and placed beside his wife and daughter, in Magnolia Cemetery. His grave was covered with beautiful flowers and a Confederate flag placed by an old companion, Mr. Melvin McFerrin. He joined the Methodist Church early in life."There is a picture of JRN and his wife next to the article. Photo c1924-25.
NORMENT CALVIN 1960 12 27 2007 CASTEEL
Mr. Calvin Norment, age 47, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Norment was the son of Willie Williams Sr. and Letha Butler Norment. He is survived by his father of Forrest City; two sons, Emmanuel Norment and Martez Childersboth of Arlington, Texas; a daughter, Constance Parker of Oklahoma; two sisters, Linda Griffin and Donna Thomas, both of Forrest City; five brothers, L.P. Norment, Ervin Norment and Edward Norment, all of Forrest City, Willie Williams Jr. of Memphis and Melvin Norment of Little Rock and seven grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Norment will be held on Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Days Temple with burial following in CASTEEL.Published: 2008-01-03
NORMENT MICHAEL DeWAYNE 3 12 1969 4 24 2001 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Michael DeWayne Norment, age 32, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at Oakville Health Care in Memphis. Mr. Norment, born March 12, 1969, in Forrest City, he was the son of James Norris Sr. and Letha Thomas. Mr. Norment is survived by three sisters, Linda Griffin of Madison, Donna Thomas of Forrest City, and Dorothy Norris of Marianna; nine brothers, L.P. Norment, Ervin Norment, Edward Norment, Harvey Norris and Charles Norris, all of Forrest City, Calvin Norment, Willie William and James Butler, all of Little Rock. Visitation for Mr. Norment will be held Saturday April 28, 2001, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Norment will be held Monday, April 30, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Days Temple with Rev. Theodis Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
NORMENT RICHARD W. MRS. UNK 11 20 1907 CITY
Mrs.Richard W.Norment died Wednesday, Nov.20,1907, at her home on the Mallory place, near Blackfish siding, and the remains were brought here to the FORREST CITY for interment yesterday morning. Rev.B.L. Wilford of the Methodist church presiding. 11-22-1907
NORMENT RICHARD W. 1841 1 4 1912 CITY
1-5-1912-UNCLE BOB NORMENT DEAD=Richard "Uncle Bob" Norment, a gentleman of the old school, died at his home in Whitmore yesterday, Jan.4,1912, morning. In accordance with his often expressed wish, he will be buried today at Forrest City, Ark., beside the side of his wife, to whom he was supremely devoted during life. "Uncle Bob" numbrered his friends in West Tennessee and Eastern Arkansas by the hundreds. He was known for his bighearted generosity, never turning down even the meanest tramp from his door without food or shelter. He was a great lover of hounds, and had followed the chase practically all his life, from early childhood. He talked to his hounds as he would to a human friend. He had lived alone with no other friends but his dog and pony for several years, as his wife was dead and he had no children, and indeed, no relatve nearer than Memphis. He was well known in this city, where he had a number of friends. When a boy, he went to school at the Falkner school on McCall Ave. He was a schoolmate of Col.Wm.H.Carroll and the late Senator Thos.B.Turley . The mother of Tom Johnson, former Mayor of Cleveland, was also a pupil at the school at that time. A number of years ago he moved to Arkansas. To George Taylor he entrusted the affairs of his burial, impressing his friend with his one great desire, to be buried next to his wife. Commercial Appeal. The body was shipped here Saturday morning, and the funeral was held Sunday morning from Stevens Funeral Parlor, and the remains taken to the FORREST CITY, Rev.Geo.H.Kirker, officiating. His sister, Mrs.H.E.Perkins, and niece Mrs.Daisy Mulheron, and her daughter Sarah, of Memphis, attended the funeral. Per undertaker Mr.Ainsworth, the following was presented:Mr.Richard Norment, age 70 years, who supposedly died Thursday, was found on Friday morning by Mr.F.G.Wilson. Heart disease was in all probability the cause of his death, as he had just shaved and cleaned up, with the intention of going away from home for the day, and when taken sick he headed for the bed, and fell by the side of the bed. Jan.5,1911 FCTimes. 1-5-1912 Mr.W.A.Johnston, Jr., C.E., of Marianna, was in the city Wednesday, enroute to Whitmore to take care of his relative, Bob Norment.
NORRIS PEARLINE MRS. UNK 3 8 2001 NEW SALEM
Mrs. Pearline Norris, former resident of Forrest City, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Ebenezer Health Care Center in Burnsville, Minn. Mrs. Norris is survived by two sons, Elder George Norris, Jr. of Brooklyn Center, Minn. and Frank Norris of Burnsville, Minn.; five daughters, Ernistine Chambers, Norma Lott and Barbara Jean Jordan, all of St. Paul, Minn., Christine McNutt of Burnsville, Minn. and Clara Norris of Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral services for Mrs. Norris were held on Friday, March 16, 2001, at New Salem M.B. Church in Minnesota, with Rev. Theo McNutt, Jr. officiating.
NORS CHAS. UNK 2 25 1900 FCTIMES
Death by Fire-The City Hall and jail, with two prisoners consumed by fire. Sunday morning at 3:10 a.m. the alarm was given by Night marshall Rainbolt, who in his rounds at that hour discovered the city prison to be in flames. Immediately after discovering the fire Mr.Rainbolt summoned to the scene in hopes of rescuing two men whom he had placed in custody at earlier hours of the night, viz. Frank (Doc) Hoborne, a bricklayer, formerly of St.Paul, Minn., who is well known to contractors and tradesmen thoughout the vicinity, being a union man, and having been employed on almost all public buildings. He worked for C.A.Ahlstedt, in erecting a church in Marianna. The other man was Chas.Nors or Nonce, who was employed at a lumber camp of Franks Bros., and he is also suspected of setting the fire.-3-2-1900
NORSWORTHY THOMAS LINN MAJOR 8 24 1934 10 3 1999 FPARK MAJOR-ARK.NATIONAL GUARD
Thomas Linn Norsworthy, age 65, of Widener, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, in Memphis. He was born Aug. 24, 1934, in Memphis, and was the son of Thomas Lyles Norsworthy and Ida Linn Norsworthy. He was a resident of Widener all of his life where he was a farmer and a member of the Widener Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, Tenn., and he attended Arkansas State University. He was retired from the Arkansas National Guard with the rank of Major. He married Pat Turner in 1956 and she survives him along with two sons, Thomas Turner Norsworthy and Adam Brett Norsworthy, both of Forrest City; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Gordon and Rev. Jack Jackson officiating with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
NORTHCUTT ELIZABETH ANN MRS. 1 24 1969 6 25 2002 FPARK
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Northcutt, age 33, of Aubrey died Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at White County Medical Center in Searcy.Mrs. Northcutt was born Jan. 24, 1969 to Bobby and Frances Worley Northcutt. Mrs. Northcutt was a sales clerk and a Protestant.Mrs. Northcutt is survived by her parents, both of Marianna; two sons, Sean Northcutt and Christopher Thomas, both of Marianna; one daughter, Mary Northcutt of Marianna; five sisters, Valerie McCoy of Clarendon, Robin Miller of Palestine, Donna Callaway of West Memphis, Paula Northcutt of Marianna and Debbie Massey of San Diego, Calif.Visitation for Mrs. Northcutt will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at Morgan Funeral Home from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Services will be Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Morgan Chapel with Bro. Anthony Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
NORTON JESSAMINE MRS. TURNER 9 17 1915 4 21 2002 MT.VERNON
Mrs. Jessamine Turner Norton, age 86, of Forrest City, died Sunday, April 21, 2002, in Little Rock.She was born Sept. 17, 1915, in Earle, the daughter of Renfro Turner and Elise Ford Turner. She made her home in Forrest City most of her life where she was a housewife and a member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was the first woman Deacon and Elder of the Church. She was a charter member of the Forrest City Junior Auxiliary, a member of the Garden Club and a graduate of Arkansas College.She was preceded in death by her husband, N.M. Norton in 1986.Survivors include one son, N.M. Norton Jr., of Little Rock; one daughter, Lisa Yocum of Little Rock; one sister, Ella Femal of Houston; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.A MEMORIAL will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home of Forrest City.
NORTON NATHAN WILLIAM JUDGE 10 15 1850 3 6 1912 CITY
3-8-1912 JUDGE NORTON PASSES AWAY=Again the icy hand of the Death Angel has fallen heavily upon Forrest City, and once again a bereaved widow and children, mourn the absence of one whose voice is forever stilled. The news of the death of Judge Nathan William Norton Wednesday night, Mar.6,1912, after an illness of only two weeks from an attack of uremic poisoning. came as a surprise to the people of the city, but when it became generally known the expressions of grief and sympathy for the bereaved family were general deep and sincere. Judge Norton was a learned, scholarly man, a jurist of great renown, and a man whose death causes a vacancy that is hard to fill, not alone to the people of his home town, who knew and loved him so well, but throughout the state at large, he was widely known, and as highly esteemed. He was the senior member to fhe law firm of Norton & Hughes, of this city, and a former President of the State Bar Association. Judge Norton was born on Oct.15,1850 in Blue Lick Springs, Kentucky, and was a son of William and Rebecca (Kennedy) Norton, who came to Kentucky from Virginia at an early day. He was educated in the schools at Oxford, Ohio, and in addition to this added a wealth of information and knowledge from reading, close study and observation. He came to Cross county in 1869, and began his business career by teaching school, he later held the position of deputy clerk of that county, followed by bookkeeping. He resided in Cross county from the time he was nineteen years of age, until 1885, representing that county in the legislature that year, and soon after came to Forrest City, where he has since resided continuously. He married Miss Carrie V. Roleson, of Cross county, on Nov.13,1879, and she and three sons, and a daughter survive. Two of the sons, Messrs.Charles W. and Edward R. are in business in Benton, and another son, Mr.Nathan B., and a daughter, Miss Virgnia Norton, reside in this city. He had at various times filled the bench of both the Circuit and Supreme Court, as special judge, and was prominently mentioned as a candidate for election to the associate justice of the supreme court, and at a later day as a candidate of the Democratic nomination for gubernatorial office. He was also a Vice President of the Bank of Eastern Arkansas and financially interested in other ventures in the city. The funeral proceeded from the family residence to the FORREST CITY, where interment was had, Rev.Geo.H.Kirker of the Presbyterian church presiding at graveside services. The pallbearers were:W.W.Campbell, Louis McDaniel, H.A.Knight, Eugene Williams, W.P.Gorman, and John Grobymer. Honorary Pallbearers were:Walter Gorman, S.H.Mann, W.W.Hughes, Chas.Lewis, E.A.Rolfe, Jas.Fussell, T.O.Fitzpatrick, and T.C.Merwin.
NORTON SAMUEL MRS. UNK 2 3 1900 FCTIMES
The following intelligence of the death of Mrs.Samuel Norton in Memphis, reached the city Saturday. She was the picture of health, and had been in Memphis nursing her husband. Very hard to read, something about Little Rock-2-9-1900
NORTON VERA MAE MRS. CROWE 9 6 1933 5 31 2005 HUGHES NATIVE
COLT -- Vera Mae Norton, 71, of Colt died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at University Hospital at Memphis. Born in FORREST CITY, she was a longtime resident of St. Francis County, a server at Denny's Restaurant in FORREST CITY and a member of Smith Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Robert Norton Jr. of Phoenix; two daughters, Vivian McKissack of Pontotoc, Miss., and Susie Armstrong of Hickory Ridge; her mother, Mildred Crowe of Colt; three brothers, Leon Crowe of Elgin, Ill., Russell Crowe of Illinois and J.W. Crowe of Prattsville; three sisters, Glenda Frost of Elgin, Daphene Frost of Colt and Sue Zamudio of Lakeland, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Norton Sr.; her father, William Murphy Crowe; and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne, with the Rev. J.T. Baskins officiating. Burial will follow in HUGHES.
NORTON WILLIAM 1812 9 6 1898 CITY
Death of Wm.Norton-William Norton was born in B? Lick Springs, Ky., in 1812, and died near Palestine, in this county, on Tuesday afternoon, Sep.6,1898, at the ripe old age of 86 years. The birthplace of the subject of this sketch is down in history as the scene of one of the bloody engagements, (August 1782) between the Kentuckians and the American Indians, which occurred quite frequently in those primitive days, and in which it was said Daniel Boone, the sturdy pioneer, lost a son. Mr.Norton lived in Nicholas county then, and followed the honorable pursuit of farming and stock raising. It was while living there that the famous Blue grass regions of Bourbon, Fayette and other adjacent counties was developed. He moved to the Buckeye state to enjoy the schools, and later moved to Indiana, and in 1875 lost his wife. They were the parents of our esteemed fellow townsman Judge N.W.Norton, he being their only child. In 1882, Judge Norton having come south and located in Wittsburg, his father followed and in 1887 they came to Forrest City. Wm.Norton was an upright citizen, and lived a consistent Christian life. He had been a member of the Methodist church for forty years, and he was laid to rest in the FORREST CITY Wednesday. Rev.A.E.Holloway reading the beautiful ritual ceremonies of that church to which in life the deceased had been so much devoted. He was familiar figure to the citizens of Forrest City.FORREST CITY TIMES 9-9-1898
NORVELL SAM M. CAPT. 1841 1 17 1906 HUGHES ?
Capt.Sam M.Norvell, an old and highly esteemed citizen of this county, died at his home in three miles west of Colt, on Wednesday, Jan.17,1906, of pneumonia. He was well known by a large circle of friends. He was about sixty five years of age, and leaves a wife and three children. The remains were interred at the HUGHES yesterday. The Times extends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. 1-19-1906
NOTTO LENNE ELLEN MRS. SHELTON 4 12 1936 12 20 2006 SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK
Funeral services for Lennie Ellen Notto, 70, of Helena, AR, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2006, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena. Rev. Jim Arnold JR. will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2006, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Lennie Notto was born April 21, 1936, in Palestine, AR to the late Leonard Shelton and Velma Brown Littlefield. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Shelton and Velma Littlefield; her sister, Shirley Arnold; and her granddaughter Alexis Notto. She leaves her loving husband, Lawrence Notto Jr. of Helena; three sons, Lawrence Notto III of Manassas, VA, Leonard Notto of Russellville, AR and Michael Notto of Bartlett, TN; four daughters, Anita Strickland of Benton, AR, Candace Dress of Bartlett, TN, Jeanna Sherrill of Redfield, AR and Lisa Hughey of Lowell, AR; three borthers, Shelton Littlefield of North Little Rock, AR, William Littlefield of Mountain View, AR and L.S. Littlefield of Palestine, AR; and nine grandchildren, Lawrence IV, Lauren, David, Madeline, Casey, Hayley, Kaitlyn, Logan and Jessica. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will direct the services. Lennie Littlefield Notto was a loving wife and wonderful mother to her seven children. She was known for her strong Christian faith. Others could not help but feel the love of God when she around her. She spent her time studying the Holy Bible, worshipping the Lord and sharing the word with family and friends. She had her life as an example by having a leader and hard worker, always giving and helping others. She made life fun for so many through her sense of humor and playful spirit. She wil be dearly missed by her family. PAID OBITUARY 12-21-2006Published: 2006-12-21
NUCKOLLS ADOLPHUS D. JR 7 6 1921 9 4 2001 BAXTER MEMORIAL GARDENS? USARMY AIR CORPS-WWII
Husband of Emogene Gregory-Mr. Adolphus D. Nuckolls, age 80, of Bull Shoals, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at Baxter Manor Nursing Home.Mr. Nuckolls was born on July 6, 1921, in Brinkley, and was the son of the late Adolphus and Beulah Varner Nuckolls. He was a salesman of two-way radios and was a flight instructor for the U.S. Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Nuckolls was also a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church and was a past president in organizations of the Bull Shoals Fire Auxiliary, Sahara Temple Shriners in Forrest City and Bull Shoals Rotary Club. He had been past senior board member of the Baxter County Regional Hospital and past executive director of the Bull Shoals White River Association.Besides his parents, Mr. Nuckolls was preceded in death by his wife, Emogene Gregory Nuckolls.He is survived by one daughter, Rita Darling of Bull Shoals; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.Funeral services for Mr. Nuckolls will be held Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at 2 p.m., at the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church.Visitation will be held the same day starting at 12 p.m. until the time of the service under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home.
NUCKOLLS EMOGENE MRS. GREGORY 5 3 1926 7 2 2001 BAXTER NATIVE
Mrs. Emogene "Jean" Nuckolls, aged 75, of Bull Shoals and formerly of Forrest City, died Monday July 2, 2001, at her home. She was born May 3, 1926, in Forrest City, the daughter of the late Revel and Ora Gwathney Gregory. She was a member of the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church, the Art Club and was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Adolphus D. Nuckolls; a daughter, Rita Darling of Bull Shoals; one grandchild and one great grandchild. Visitation was from noon until 2 p.m. today, Thursday, July 5, 2001, at the Bull Shoals United Methodist Church. Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gary Goldman and Rev. Dr. Fred Taylor officiating with Roller Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial followed in Baxter Memorial Gardens
NULL DELL MRS. HALL 11 18 1902 7 14 2000 HUGHES
Dell Hall Null, age 97, of Calico Rock, died Friday, July 14, 2000, in Calico Rock. Mrs. Null was born Nov. 18, 1902, in Tupelo, Miss., to Nate and Mullie Hall. She was a homemaker and a member of Colt Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Albert Null; a son, James Vernon Null; three brothers, Cleburn Hall, Cliff Hall and James Hall; three sisters, Effie Grant, Clytee Baucum and Jesker Munn. She is survived by a sister, Lena Neisler, of Batesville; a brother, Elmer Hall, of Searcy; a granddaughter, five great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held graveside, Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at 10 a.m. at HUGHES.
NULL JUANITA H. MRS. HUTCHINSON 9 8 1926 5 29 2007 MEMORIAL NATIVE-FCHS-1943 USNAVY-WWII
Mrs. Juanita H. Null, age 80, of Calico Rock and a former resident of Forrest City and Wynne, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in Calico Rock. Mrs. Null was born Sept. 8, 1926, in Round Pond, the daughter of Johnny Hutchinson and Mary Lou Waite Hutchinson. Mrs. Null was a graduate of Forrest City High School. She served two years in the United States Navy as a nurse in World War II and served on the Forrest City Police Department in the 1960's. She owned and operated two restaurants in Forrest City, was the director of nursing at Crossridge Hospital and taught nursing at Crowley's Ridge Vo-Tech. Mrs. Null is survived by a daughter, Anita Pittman of Calico Rock; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lee Jasinski. A MEMORIAL will be held for Mrs. Null on Friday, June 1, 2007, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association.Published: 2007-05-31
OAK W. H. Mrs. UNK 11 15 1898 FCTIMES
Mrs.W.H.Oak, residing near Beck's switch, and a niece of Capt.Whyte of Madison, died of hematura Tuesday afternoon, Nov.15.1898, and was buried at Madison the following day.11-18-1898
OATES DONALD S. 9 24 1953 4 16 2004 HUGHES USNAVY
Mr. Donald S. Oates, age 50, of Forrest City, died Friday, April 16, 2004 at the Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He had been in poor health for the past three years and in the hospital for the past week and a half.Mr. Oates was born September 24, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, and was the son of Jarvis C. Oates and Joan Richardson Oates. He live in Forrest City most of his life, was an electrician, a Veteran of the Navy Reserve, a member of the I.B.E.W., the V.F.W. and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.Mr. Oates married Cathy Bailey in 1999, and she survives him along with two daughters; LeAnn Oates of Little Rock, and Allison Burger of New Orleans, three step-daughters; Marla Danehower of Memphis, Beth Lansford and Cara Lansford, both of Palestine, his mother, Mrs. Joan Oats of Forrest City, two sisters; Mrs. Judy Machen and Mrs. Susan Massey, both of Forrest City, two grandchildren; Mikayla Jenkins and Mason Burger, and three step-grandchildren.Services for Mr. Oates were held at the First Church of the Nazarene, 3:00 p.m., today, April 19, 2004 with burial in HUGHES. Visitation was held Sunday evening, April 18, 2004, 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
OATES MELONY MRS. SNELL 8 23 1955 8 5 2005 MEMORIAL
Mrs. Melony Oates, age 49, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2005, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Oates was born Aug. 23, 1955, in West Memphis, the daughter of James Snell and Marcella Thompson Snell. She made her home in Forrest City for the past 17 years and was a waitress.Mrs. Oates is survived by a son, Kassidy Todd Stewart of Wynne and three sisters, Carroll Jacobs of Lone Star, Texas, Kelly Sorter of Jonesboro and Lanie Havanic of Tampa, Fla.The family will welcome friends at the home on Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be no services held. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements
O'BRIEN JOHN LAWRENCE 8 7 1931 7 12 2007 McKENDREE USAF-KOREA
Mr. John Lawrence O'Brien, 75, of Hot Springs and formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, July 12, 2007. Mr. O'Brien was born Aug. 7, 1931, in Wellington Ohio, the son of James and Mabel O'Brien. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the United States Air Force. Mr. O'Brien was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mary Clark and Patricia Baker and a brother, Eugene O'Brien. He is survived by his wife, Neva Ewing O'Brien; daughters Andrea Eckert, Lisa Raney and husband Bret, all of Hot Springs; sisters-in-law Gail Faulkner of Little Rock, Wanda Hoopes of Las Vegas, Nev., Ann Bone and husband Bob of Baton Rouge, La. and several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. O'Brien were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2007, at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Benfer officiating. Burial was held in McKendree Cemetery, north of Subiaco. Visitation was held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Gross Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1100 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901 or the charity of the donors choice. Published: 2007-07-16
O'DANIEL H. T. UNK 9 17 1911 GRAHAM CSA-27TH MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY
9-22-1911 DEATH=DEATH OF H.T.O'DANIEL=H.T.O'Daniel was born May 17,1840 at Holly Springs, Miss., and came to Arkansas twenty five years ago, where he has since resided. He was twice married, his last wife being Mary Camp, and to which union one child, Miss Lillian was born, and survives him. He joined the Baptist church in early life, and his membership transferred to the church in Wynne, Ark. He was a planter and a good one, earning a very satisfactory livelihood. When the Civil War came, he enlisted in the 27th Mississippi Infantry, and was a brave and gallant soldier, participating in some of the fiercest affrays. He died at his home in the Higgs Hotel in this city, Sunday, Sep.17,1911, of Bright's disease, and though he had sufferered much, he had wonderful fortitude and tenacity, and was only confined to his bed one day. The funeral was conducted by Elder E.J.P.Garrott of the Baptist church on Monday, and the remains were interred in the Graham cemetery in the presence of a large number of sorrrowing friends and relatives. Mr.O'Daniel was a good man, and a familiar figure on the streets of Forrest City. His daughter, Miss Lillian is the chief operator of the telephone exchange.
O'DELL RODNEY NEAL 8 2 1959 3 27 2003 LOUGHRIDGE
Mr. Rodney Neal O'Dell, age 43, of Colt, died Thursday, March 27, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. O'Dell was born Aug. 2, 1959, in Truman, the son of James Thomas and Elizabeth Rosalee Pierce O'Dell. He was an employee of Fulbright-McNeil, Inc. in Wynne.Mr. O'Dell is survived by his wife, Teresa Diane Matlock O'Dell; both his parents of Wynne; a daughter, Jennifer Diane O'Dell of Colt; one brother, Jimmy Allen O'Dell of Wynne; and three sisters, Deborah Kay Carter of Wynne, Sandra Lynn Moise of West Memphis and Belinda Marie Adams of McCrory.Visitation for Mr. O'Dell was held on Sunday, March 30, 2003, in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 31, 2003, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne with Rev. Howard Collier officiating. Burial followed in LOUGHRIDGE in Colt.
ODOM J. HOBART 4 30 1860 10 27 1903 BELL
BROKE HIS NECK-J.H.Odom, Palestine, a prominent farmer and timber man falls from running horse and sustains fatal injuries.On Tuesday, Oct.27,1903, Mr.J.H.Odom, left his home on horseback and started for Forrest City. The road lies along the Choctaw railroad, and rumors say that he was seen to be riding rapidly, apparently racing with the train, which, it is said, he distanced about a mile into town.. He had not been drinking when he left home, but this action would seem to indicate that he must have done so just after leaving and probably enroute. At any rate when he was next noticed he was considerably intoxicated, and had to be coaxed by friends to desist, and go on about his business, which he finally concluded to do. The object of his trip had been to go to Mud Lake to look after some four bales of last years cotton which he stored in that vicinity. He rode rapidly, and was seen by several persons as he almost flew upon the road. Ben Rodgers family saw him as he passed their house riding fast, and Rodgers himself saw the horse come to a sudden stop, and climbed upon the fence to see what had happened. He little dreamed that Hobart Odom's life had been summoned before its maker to give an account of his brief abode here below. He had fallen from the running horse, and had had his neck broken. Death was instantaneous. Gordon Evans was the first to find the body. He was passing in the road, and saw Mr.Odom lying there dead, with one foot in the stirrup. He removed the foot, and tied the horse to the fence, and notified Rodgers. The place where Odom lost his life was about 150 yards from Ben Rodgers residence, and about 3 1/2 miles south of Forrest City. Sidney Black and Jesse Garrett, came upon the body but were so frightened they did not stop. The body was brought to town, and Stevens Undertaking establishment prepared the body for burial. Coroner Alley formed an inquest, and death was from fall from horse. Mr.Odom was about 44 years of age, and is survived by a widow, Mrs.Clara Odom, and a father, and at the time of his death, was quite well to do. He had a good farm, some town property and perhaps some money. S.J.Wilsford, a friend of the family came to accompany the remains to Palestine Wednesday, where and when they were interred. 10-30-1903
ODOM RUTH MRS. TAYLOR 7 13 1919 9 11 2003 FPARK
Mrs. Ruth Taylor Odom, age 84, of Nashville, Tenn., died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003.Mrs. Odom, a former long time resident of Forrest City, was born July 13, 1919, in Water Valley, Miss. She was the daughter of Roy and Pearl Taylor and lived in Forrest City from 1950 to 2001, where she worked as a bookkeeper for Dr. George McPhail and as an accountant for Massey-Ferguson until her retirement in 1986. Mrs. Odom was also a member of First Baptist Church.Mrs. Odom is survived by one son, Dr. Harrell Odom II, of Nashville and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrell Odom in 1980.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Odom will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery with Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
O'FALLIN EDWARD E. 10 24 1924 12 12 2002 TENNESSEE
Mr. Ed E. O'Fallin, age 78, of Memphis, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.Mr. O'Fallin was a retiree from Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division and Schering Plough. He was the husband of Tommie Lou O'Fallin.
O'KELLEY MIRIAM MRS. 1921 2 7 2004 BETHESDA
Mrs. Miriam O'Kelley, age 83, of Millington, Tenn. and formerly of Brighton, Tenn., died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at her home.Mrs. O'Kelley, a member of the First Baptist Church in Millington, is survived by her husband, Charles O'Kelley; a daughter, Barbara Fox of Millington, Tenn.; four step-daughters, Donna Bennett of Las Vegas, Nev., Karen Dunlap of Dallas, Texas, Betty Baker of Covington, Tenn. and Marcia Leach of Brighton, Tenn.; a step-son, Neal O'Kelley, of Brighton, Tenn.; a sister, Ada Belle Fry of Fort Smith; a brother, Roland L. Jarrett Jr. of Livonia, Mich.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. O'Kelley will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at 10 a.m., at First Baptist Church in Millington. Burial will follow in Bethesda Cemetery in Lincoln. The Munford Funeral Home in Millington is in charge of all arrangements.
OLIVER JOHN UNK 11 1912 FCTIMES NATIVE
11-22-1912 The sad news of the death of Mr.John Oliver, of pneumonia, in a Missouri hospital, reached the city yesterday. Deceased was a native of this county, and for many years has resided in Memphis as a traveling representative for a hat company. At the time of his death, his wife and daughter were on a trip to Cuba.
OLIVER NANCY J. MRS. 3 6 1907 12 20 2006 STANLEY GROVE
Mrs. Nancy Oliver, age 99, of Heth, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Carson of St. Louis and Josephine Carson of Reno, Nev.; a son, Cottrell Carson of West Memphis; 25 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home of West Memphis. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Heth, with burial following in Stanley Grove Cemetery in Colt. Published: 2006-12-22 -
O'MALLEY PEGGY MRS. YARBRO 11 25 1931 8 5 2001 PRIVATE
Mrs. Peggy Yarbro O'Malley, age 69, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City. Mrs. O'Malley, born Nov. 25, 1931, in Blytheville, was the daughter of Shirley Yarbro and Hollice Maxwell Yarbro. Mrs. O'Malley made her home in the Blytheville and Forrest City areas for all of her life. She was a cook and a Baptist. Mrs. O'Mally is survived by a daughter, Vicki Hardy of Wagram, N.C.; a son, Tommy O'Malley of Blytheville, a sister, Patsy Farmer of Pineville; a brother, Raymond Sanders of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be private under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
ORMAN EDWARD LUIS 11 6 1929 2 5 2008 MEMORIAL
Mr. Edward Luis Orman, age 78, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at the Wynne Health Care Center. Mr. Orman was born Nov 6, 1929, in Wynne, the son of Lester Orman Sr. and Flora South Orman. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life, was a farmer and a Jehovah's Witness. Mr. Orman married Garnett McGee in 1954 and she survives him along with a son, Bruce Edward Orman of Memphis, two daughters, Linda Evans of Forrest City and Robin Eichman of Memphis; two brothers, Ray Orman and Wayne Orman both of Wynne; one sister, Cheryl Warren of Medina, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Orman will be held on Saturday, Feb 9, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Forrest City. A MEMORIAL will follow at 2 p.m. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Friends and family are invited to visit the online guestbook at www.stevensfuneralhome.net. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be sent to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Forrest City, 2275 SFC 311, Forrest City, AR 72335, or the Arkansas Department of Health Hospice, P.O. Box 788, Forrest City, AR 72336.Published: 2008-02-07
ORMAN LESTER JR. 1928 6 1 2007 COGBILL
COLT -- Lester Orman Jr., 79, of Colt, a cotton farmer, died Friday, June 1, 2007, in WYNNE. He is survived by his brothers, Edward L. Orman of Forrest City and Richard R. Orman and Larry Wayne Orman, both of Colt; and sister, Cheryl Warren of Medina, Tenn. Services are 10 a.m. Monday in Kernodle Funeral Home at WYNNE, with burial in Cogbill Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-7 tonight in Kernodle Funeral Home. JUN 2,2007
ORR MARY IZORA MISS UNK 8 9 1906 TENNESSEE
Miss Mary Izora Orr, daughter of Mr.Samuel Orr, and sister of Sam H.Orr and Miss Meta Orr, died at the family residence , 311 Woodland Street, last night, Aug. 9,1906. The deceased was one of the most popular of Nashville's women, and was the possessor of a splendid character. She had, before her ill health prevented, been an active participant in the organized relief work in this city, and also performed many deeds of benevolence of a private nature. Her mental abilities were exceptional, and she was a woman whose strength, both of mind and character were easily recognized. She had been in ill health for some time and death was not altogether unexpected, yet her many friends and her relatives were shocked at her passing from their midst and will mourn a genuine loss. The Nashville Tenn.Banner. She was a cousin of Mrs.J.D.Baugh of this city. The precious remains were laid away in the vault at Mt.Olivet, Nashville. 8-10-1906
ORRELL THELMA M. MRS. STINSON 10 23 1926 2 5 2004 CASEY CUMBERLAND
Mrs. Thelma M. Orrell, age 77, of Casey, Ill., died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, Ind.Mrs. Orrell, a homemaker, was born Oct. 23, 1926, in Casey, Ill., the daughter of Thomas Stinson and Nettie M. Reinbolt Stinson.Mrs. Orrell is survived by her two sons, Bill Orrell of Casey, Ill. and Andy Orrell of El Campo, Texas; two daughters, Pat Hudgens of Enville, Tenn. and Jean Graves of Forrest City; a brother, Oscar Stinson of Fairbanks, Ind.; three sisters, Mary Murphy, Irene Whitling and Norma Butcher all of Casey, Ill.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor P. Orrell in 1999; a brother, Donald Stinson; a sister, Helen Updegraff and two grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Orrell were held on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at the Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, Ill. with Rev. Jeff Lakins officiating. Burial followed in Casey Cumberland Cemetery.
ORRELL VICTOR P. 9 20 1924 12 7 1999 CASEY CUMBERLAND USNAVY-WWII
Victor P. Orrell, 75, of Casey, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. Orrell was born Sept. 30, 1924, in Greenup, Ill., to Harley Samuel Orrell and Nora Gross Orrell. He was a retired boiler operator from Arkansas Power and Light, a member of Casey White Oak Church of God, served in the Navy during World War II and a member of Casey VFW Post #5762. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and one grandson. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Orrell of Casey, Ill.; two sons, Bill Orrell of Casey, Ill., and Andy Orrell of El Campo, Texas; two daughters, Pat Hudgens of Enville, Tenn., and Jean Graves of Forrest City; two sisters, Vera Pogue of Casey, Ill., Betty Hutchings of Neenah, Wis.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held Friday, Dec. 10, at Markwell and Son Funeral Home in Casey, Ill. Burial followed at Casey Cumberland Cemetery.
OSBORNE E. MRS. 1844 3 14 1904 HODGES
Mrs.E.Osborne died at the residence of Jesse Hodges in Yocona, last Monday night, Mar.14,1904, and was buried in the Hodges family cemetery on Tuesday. Mrs.Osborne was about 60 years of age, and was an old resident of the county. She recently came from Texas, where she had resided for the last two years. 3-18-1904
OSBORNE NEWT UNK 10 17 1896 FCTIMES
A SAD SUICIDE OCCURRED AT JNO.C.LYNCH'S PLACE, ABOUT FOUR MILES EAST OF HAYNES, LAST SATURDAY MORNING, OCT.17,1896. NEWT OSBORNE WAS THE VICTIM, A TREETOPPER. ABOUT TEN O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING HE WENT TO HIS ROOM AND RIGGED UP A SHOT GUN BY TYING UP A STRING TO THE TRIGGER WITH THE BARRELL IN HIS MOUTH, AND PULLED THE TRIGGER. HE WAS CONSIDERED ECCENTRIC AND WAS CONSIDERED UNBALANCED IN HIS HEAD.10-23-1896
OSBURN DEWEY DEUSE 1919 12 14 1990 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Dewey Deuse OSBURN, 71, of Marianna died at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City on December 14, 1990. Funeral services were held December 15, 1990 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Anderson officiating. A life-long resident of Marianna, Osburn was a farmer in Lee County. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beulah Bates Osburn; a daughter, Mrs. Patsy Hopper both of Marianna; and a son, Mike Osburn of Tucker. He is also survived by one brother, Winford Osburn of Marianna and five Grandchildren. Interment was at Marianna Memorial Park. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 11, 2005)
OSKOWIS JOHN E. 12 5 1915 11 5 2003 FPARK
Mr. John E. Oskowis, age 87, of New Mexico, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at his home.Mr. Oskowis, formerly of Forrest City, was born Dec. 5, 1915, in Philadelphia, Penn. He was a resident of Forrest City from 1957 until 2002, and was employed by Eaton, Yale and Towne for over 52 years. Mr. Oskowis was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.In 1939, Mr. Oskowis married Catherine Foley, and she preceded him in death in 2002. He is survived by two sons, John S. Oskowis and James Oskowis; one daughter, Judith Shirley; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Stephen and Lucas Oskowis.Visitation for Mr. Oskowis will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery.-Next to Catherine Oskowis
OSKOWIS JOSEPHINE CATHERINE 2 3 1918 12 20 2002 FPARK
Mrs. Josephine Catherine Oskowis, age 84, of Tijeras, N.M., and formerly of Forrest City, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, in her home.Mrs. Oskowis was born Feb. 3, 1918, in Philadelphia, Penn. She was a housewife and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was also a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Mrs. Oskowis married John E. Oskowis in 1939 and he survives her along with two sons, John Oskowis of Tijeras, N.M., and James Oskowis of Tallahassee, Fla.; a daughter, Judith Shirley of Forrest City; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Lucas and Stephen Oskowis.Visitation for Mrs. Oskowis will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.-Next to John Oskowis
OSMENT JOHN RANDOLPH 1 23 1919 12 13 2005 OAKLAWN USARMY-WWII
Mr. John Randolph Osment, age 86, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Osment was born Jan. 23. 1919, in Macy, the son of Thomas Elmer Osment and Mary Isabella Osment. He graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1940 and was a member of the Hurricane's run of state championships in basketball in the late 1930's and was chosen for the All-State team from ninth through 12th grades. Mr. Osment went to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro before being called into active duty with Battery C, 206 Artillery Battalion of the United States Army during World War II. He served in the Aleutian Islands and at posts in the United States from 1941 through 1945. He worked for Reliable Insurance Company and served as district manager in Stuttgart, Little Rock and in Forrest City. Mr. Osment was a Free Mason and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City.Mr. Osment is survived by his daughter, Terry Boudreaux of Houston, Texas; a son, Michael Boudreaux of Lynchburg, Va., and two sisters, Marye Osment Bishop of Jonesboro and Sue Osment Jones of Conway. He was preceded in death by his wife, Terry; three brothers and two sisters.Visitation for Mr. Osment will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at 11 a.m. graveside at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro.
OSWALT MARY ELIZABETH MRS. HEUSTESS 9 27 1912 12 5 1999 FPARK NATIVE
Mary Elizabeth Heustess Oswalt, 87, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mrs. Oswalt was born Sept. 27, 1912, in St. Francis County and was the daughter of C.W. Heustess and Ella Mae Holloway Heustess. She lived in St. Francis County all of her life, was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Oswalt; three sons, Gerald Oswalt, Glenn Oswalt and Ray Oswalt, all of Forrest City; one brother, Paul Heustess of Forrest City; one sister, Willie Holder of Memphis; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be tonight, Monday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held graveside Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Forrest City Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
OSWALT WILLIAM G. SR. 9 15 1912 4 25 2001 FPARK
Mr. William G. Oswalt Sr., age 88, of Forrest City, died Friday, May 25, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest CityMr. Oswalt, born Sept. 15, 1912, in Dundee, Miss., was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willow Glenn Oswalt. He lived in Forrest City most of his life and was an employee for transporting of gas. Mr. Oswalt was a member of the First Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Heustess in 1999. Mr. Oswalt is survived by three sons, Gerald Oswalt, Glenn Oswalt and Ray Oswalt, all of Forrest City; a brother, W.E. "Tiny" Oswalt of Forrest City; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Oswalt were held Sunday, May 27, 2001, at Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
OSWALT WILTON 4 9 1927 5 19 2008 FPARK VET-WWII/KOREA
Mr. Wilton "Tiny" Oswalt age 81, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Monday, May 19, 2008 in Wynne, Arkansas. Mr. Oswalt was born April 9, 1927 in Marked Tree, Arkansas. He was the son of Willow Glen Oswalt and Dorris Inez Smith Oswalt. He had made his home in Forrest City most all of his life where he was a real estate agent/broker, postal employee and a member of the Lindauer Road Church of Christ. Mr. Oswalt was a veteran of World War II, Korean conflict and served 8 years in the Arkansas National Guard. Mr. Oswalt was a long time Kiwanian and held the 30-year designation as Certified GRI Realtors Institute and 30 years on the board of Realtors. Mr. Oswalt married Betty Jane Kessinger in 1952 and she preceded him in death in 1995. In 1996, he married Oma Jane Penn, she survives along with two sons, Larry Oswalt of Hot Springs, Lynn Oswalt of West Memphis; stepchildren, Beverly and Jeremy Penn of Jonesboro, Roger Penn of Avinger, Texas and Janie Davidson of Mountain Home. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lindauer Road Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 at the funeral home Wednesday. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
OTEY GENE PAUL 7 1 1930 4 28 2005 MOUNT CALVARY MSGT-USARMY-KOREA
Mr. Gene Paul Otey, age 74, of Salina, Kan., died Thursday, April 28, 2005.Mr. Otey was born July 1, 1930, in Forrest City. He was a self-employed general contractor, a Master Sergeant in the United States Army from 1951 to 1958, and served in the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #1432 and a past commander.Mr. Otey is survived by his wife Rosella "Bonnie" Otey of the home; two sons, Mike Otey and Mark Otey, both of Salina, Kan.; and four grandchildren.Interment was held at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Solomon, Kan. with military rites by the VFW Post #1432. The Ryan Mortuary of Salina, Kan. was in charge of all arrangements.
OTTREY Tom UNK 12 1 1894 JOHNSON
Quite a sad affair ocurred near here on Saturday. Ben Henderson and Tom Ottrey had been on a camp hunt for several days, and were returning home Saturday. When several miles north of town, they became separated and were hunting in a strip of woods. After some time Mr. Henderson called to his companion, and received no answer. He then went in search of him, taking the direction whence he had heard the last report of his gun. He found him lying upon the ground and shot through the head, quite dead. The stock of the gun was between his feet and the nuzzle near the chin. His clothing was burning when found. His body was returned to Wheatley, and thence to his home north of town. He was buried at Johnson's graveyard Sunday afternoon. He was about twenty two years of age. He leaves a sister and an aunt to mourn the loss.12-7-1894FORREST CITY TIMES NEWSPAPER
OURY HARRY UNK 7 16 1909 FCTIMES
7-23-1909 DEATH OF HARRY OURY=Despairing of ever being able to conquer a failing that periodically blasted his hopes, withered his ambition and impaired his physique, Harry Oury blew off the top of his head with a shotgun yesterday morning, July 15,1909, at his home on 322 North Front Street. The reason set forth is the belief of his family and intimate friends, who were cognizant of his hopeless despondency when ever he issued from seasons in which he indulged his single shortcoming. Charles Oury, a brother who was on a boat on the Black river; Mrs.Ed Shea of Memphis, and Mrs.Emma Oury of Little Rock, sisters, arrived last night. Another sister Mrs.Hartz of New Orleans, could not come. A brother, W.L.Oury of Little Rock was unable to attend the funeral. Poplar Bluff (Mo.) Citizen Democrat, Jul.16,1909. Mr.Oury was well known here in his boyhood days, being the son of Mr.Will Oury, formerly proprietor of the Forrest City Times. Many of his old acquaintances join the Times in extending sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives.
OURY THOMAS F. SR. 1840 3 3 1899 FCTIMES CSA-MISSISSIPPI ARMY
Tom F. Oury is Dead-He was founder of the Forrest City Times. The Arkansas Democrat of Wednesday says: Thomas F.Oury, a well known printer of this city, died at noon today at his house, 1316 Bishop Street, aged 59 years, after a lengthy illness. His wife, two sons and a daughter survive him. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 3 p.m. from his late residence. "Tom" Oury, as he was known among his associates, was born in Mississippi in 1841. His life was uneventful till the Civil war when he enlisted in the Mississippi Confederate Army. Before the conflict came to an end, he had suffered many hardships. In the 1870's he went to Forrest City, Ark. where he established the Forrest City Times Newspaper, in 1883 he sold this publication and came to Little Rock to accept a position with Opie Read, who was then the publisher of the Arkansas Traveler. When Read went north, Oury began work on the Daily Democrat, and was in their employ until his health failed. The surviving children are T.F.Oury, Jr., of Pine Bluff; Frank and Mrs.R.M.Pearson of Little Rock. Mr.Oury was a brother in law of Mrs.P.D.Boyle, and is well remembered by scores of citizens here.-3-3-1899
OURY W. L. UNK 9 17 1896 FCTIMES CSA-Co.K-11TH MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEERS
DEATH OF W.L.OURY-HE WAS ONCE THE OWNER OF THE FORREST CITY TIMES-MR.THOS.F.OURY RECEIVED A TELEGRAM YESTERDAY EVENING AT 3:30 PM, ANNOUNCING HE DEATH OF HIS BROTHER, WM.L.OURY AT POPLAR BLUFF, MO. AT 12:10pm. MR.OURY SOME YEARS AGO WAS THE EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR OF THE BUTLER COUNTY ADVOCATE, BUT SOLD THE PLANT SOME TIME AGO RUNNING A JOB OFFICE. SOME YEARS AGO HE WAS OWNER AND EDITOR OF THE TIMES, SELLING THAT OFFICE TO MR.THOS.J.HICKS. HE WAS AN EX-CONFEDERATE SOLDIER, HAVING SERVED THROUGH THE WAR IN COMPANY K ELEVENTH MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEERS, DAVIS' BRIGADE, EIGHTH DIVISION, A.P.HILL'S CORPS WITH THREE BROTHERS-THOS.G., GEO.W., AND W.T.OURY, OF CARROLLTON, MISS., TWO OF WHOM SURVIVE HIM. HE LEAVES A WIFE AND SEVERAL CHILDREN. HE WAS BURIED YESTERDAY AT POPLAR BLUFF, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF A.O.C.W.-PER ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT.9-18-1896
OVERTON ULESSES 10 24 1924 5 26 2004 Paradise Garden USMC
Mr. Ulesses Overton, age 79, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Methodist Hospital-Central in Memphis.Mr. Overton was a retired maintenance supervisor at Sanyo Manufacturing and the owner of both Overton's Liquor and the Coconut Lounge. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Overton is survived by his wife, Sarah Overton of Forrest City; a son, Ernest Overton of Forrest City; a sister, Bernice Gordon of New York, N.Y.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Visitation for Mr. Overton will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, from 10:30 a.m. through 12 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. through 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2004, at 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church on Cross Street with Rev. S.W. Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Gardens Cemetery in Edmondson.PER SSDI:ULESSES OVERTON 04 Oct 1924 26 May 2004 (V) 72335 (Forrest City, Saint Francis, AR) 72335 (Forrest City, Saint Francis, AR)
OWEN E. T. DR. 12 31 1828 11 23 1906 BRINKLEY CSA
Dr.E.T.Owen Dead=Again we are called upon to record the death of one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this section, Dr.E.T.Owen, which occurred at his home in Clarendon, Nov.23,1906. He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Dec.31,1828, where he lived until he was 12 years of age when his father moved to Columbus, Mississippi. When 26 years of age he came to Arkansas, and began the practice of medicine with Dr.Chas.Sullivan and ever since been actively engaged in that profession until the past few years, when the infirmities of old age made him an invalid, for the past two years. Dr.Owen was a gentleman of the old school, chivalrous and polite to all, and generous to a fault. Politically he was a democrat, also a Mason, and an old Confederate soldier, having been a member of Camp Pat Cleburne, U.C.V.m, of this place. Funeral services were held by Rev.T.H.Howard, Saturday, and his remains laid to rest in the Brinkley cemetery in the presence of a large number of friends who had gathered to pay a last tribute in respect of his memory. Monroe County Citizen. Dr.Owen resided here for a short time a few years ago when his wife conducted the St.Francis Hotel, next door to the Times office, and made many friends who will join us in sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives. He leaves a wife, a son, Will, and two daughters, Miss Grace and Mrs.Earl McDonald. The latter will be remembered by many who saw them in a play by Brinkley talent at the opera house. 12-7-1906
OWEN ELIZABETH MISS 1900 6 28 1902 UNKNOWN
Elizabeth, the twenty months old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.H.P. and Gertie Owen of Lulu, passed away June 28,1902. She came as a ray of sun shine into that home, and her own sunny temper and lovable ways, reflected a light to those around her, and we are moved to ask, why should one so pure and beautiful perish so early? 7-11-1902
OWEN OLIVER UNK 5 7 1900 FCTIMES
Cut-off-Mr.Oliver Owen died Monday afternoon, May 7,1900. He is survived by a young wife. Mostly unreadable.-5-11-1900
OWEN SARAH MRS. MAY 12 8 1934 11 23 2002 FPARK
Mrs. Sarah May Owen, age 67, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Owen, born Dec. 8, 1934, in Haynes, was the daughter of Sidney Young May Sr. and Mildred Wyona Curtis May. Mrs. Owen was a homemaker, educator and attended First Baptist Church. She lived in Haynes and Forrest City for most of her life.In 1964, Mrs. Owen married William Henry Owen and he preceded her in death in 1967. She is survived by a daughter, Sarah Nellie Hogg of Sherwood; three brothers, Sidney Young May Jr. of Aubrey, Auby May of Haynes and Wayne May of Forrest City; one sister, Sylvia May Holiman of Nashville, and two grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Owen were held today, Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed in Forrest Park Cemetery.
OWENS BUFORD 2 16 1922 2 8 2004 MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK
Mr. Buford Owens, age 81, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mr. Owens was born Feb. 16, 1922, in Bottle Neck, the son of Ellis and Vera Owens. He was a retired orange grower in California.Mr. Owens is survived by two daughters, Brenda Craig of Marianna and Glenda Thomas of Forrest City; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie Jane Owens in 2000 and a daughter, Dorothy Steven.Visitation for Mr. Owens will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at 10 a.m., at Morgan Funeral Home, with Bro. Gene Criag officiating. Burial will follow in Marianna Memorial Park.
OWENS DOROTHY L. MRS. McGRAW 5 9 1930 3 1 2001 McElroy
Mrs. Dorothy L. McGraw Owens, age 70, of Wynne, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at the Regional Medical Center of Northeast Arkansas in Jonesboro.Mrs. Owens was born on May 9, 1930 in Dewitt. She was the daughter of Ray Allen and Mary Irene Parker McGraw. Mrs. Owens attended school in Arkansas County. She was a homemaker and a retired employee of Addison Shoe Company of Wynne. Mrs. Owens was a member of the Union Avenue Baptist Church in Wynne and was a member of the Joy Singers. She was married to Mr. Alvie Ray Owens on Oct. 14, 1944 and he preceded her in death in 1998, along with a brother, Bill McGraw.Mrs. Owens is survived by five sons, Robert Owens of Horn Lake, Miss., Kenneth Owens, Harold Owens and Jon Owens, all of Wynne, and Tim Owens of Marion; one daughter, Mary Owens Yarbrough of Claxton, Ga.; three brothers, Arthur McGraw of Lonoke, Allen McGraw of Sallisaw, Okla. and Parker McGraw of Dewitt; two sisters, Elizabeth Bazarow of Dewitt and Eunice Wilson of Dumas; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Owens were held on Sunday, March 4, 2001, at the Union Avenue Baptist Church in Wynne, with the Rev. Ray Dean Davis officiating. Burial followed in the McElroy Cemetery with Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
OWENS JIMMIE PAT 4 1 1940 11 10 2002 CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK IN MARION USARMY
Mr. Jimmie Pat Owens, age 62, of Widener, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at his home.Mr. Owens worked in plant maintenance for Mid-South Milling and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.Mr. Owens is survived by his wife Wanda Owens of Widener; three daughters, Melissa Barnes of Earle, Amanda Bokker of Forrest City and Selina Havener of Hughes; two sons, Bruce Bottorff of West Helena and Jimmie B. Owens of Germany; his mother, Georgia Lynchard of West Memphis; two sisters, Francis Oxner of Rondo and Betty Jo Owens of Pine Bluff; a brother, Johnny Butler of Hughes and 10 grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Owens will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at 12 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in West Memphis. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
OWENS RACHAEL MS 1971 12 25 2008 CASTEEL
Ms. Rachael LaRosa Owens, age 37, of Hughes, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, in Crittenden Regional Hospital. Ms. Owens is survived by a daughter, Cathy LaRosa Owens of Forrest City; her mother, Rose Owens Brown of Little Rock; her father, Lawrence N. Owens of Hughes; six sisters, Christina Owens of North Little Rock, Melody Owens of Little Rock; Victoria Angel Owens and Sherrie Owens both of Memphis; Jewel Owens of Atlanta, Ga. and Joy Owens of Hughes and one brother, Jonathan Brown of Little Rock. Visitation for Ms. Owens will be held on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Salem M.B. Church. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the church with burial in CASTEEL. Anthony Funeral Home of West Memphis is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2008-12-30
OWENS ROBERT DAVIS 12 7 1964 7 8 2005 ELCANNON NATIVE
Mr. Robert Davis Owens, age 40, of Forrest City, died Friday, July 8, 2005, at his home.Mr. Owens was born Dec. 7, 1964, in Forrest City. He was the son of Robert A. Owens and Lillie Davis Barton. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Davis Owens, of Forrest City; his father, of Lansing, Mich., and his mother of Palestine; six sisters, Pearl Nelson of Memphis, Connie Rucker of Dallas, Texas, Cassandra Wilson of Madison, Angela Mull and Zelenda Owens, both of Little Rock and Mary Wilson of Jackson, Tenn.; two brothers, William T. Owens of Lansing, Mich., and Otis Wilson of Dallas, Texas; two step-daughters, Owanetta Taylor and Kalaneisha Taylor, both of Forrest City; three step-sons, Alvin Taylor, Roderick Taylor and Breiunta Taylor, all of Forrest City and several other friends and relatives.Visitation for Mr. Owens will be held on Friday, July 15, 2005, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. A wake will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Woodhouse Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Williams Temple Church of God in Christ in Palestine with Elder Ransom Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Elcannon Cemetery
OWENS TOMMY ERVIN 10 14 1946 3 25 2000 WOODLAND
Mr. Tommy Ervin Owens, age 53, of Clarksville, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, in Kingston, Ark. Mr. Owens, a retired coach, counselor and educator in schools in Forrest City, Mountain Home, Marked Tree and Lamar, was a member of Woodland Baptist Church, where he was chairman of deacons, Sunday School director and assistant music director. He was a graduate of College of the Ozarks and received a masters degree from Arkansas State University. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Gail Dennis Owens, of Clarksville; a son, Steven Owens of Clarksville; two sisters, Wanda Scholtes of Chicago, Ill., Neomia Louise Wise of Clarksville; three brothers, Truman Owens of Russelville, James Owens of Broken Arrow, Okla. and Carl Owens of Berryville. Visitation will be Friday, March 31, 2000, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roller Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville. Services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Woodland Baptist Church in Clarksville with burial to follow in Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville.
OWENS TOMMY G. JR. 4 28 1939 12 10 2006 HOME IN HARDY
Mr. Tommy G. Owens Jr., age 67, of Hardy, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. Mr. Owens is survived by his wife Joy Smith Owens of Hardy; two sons, Keith Owens and Brian Owens both of Hardy; a daughter, Tammy Owens Lindsley; three brothers, Bill Owens, Wayne Owens and Rodney Owens and two sisters, Peggy Stuart and J.O. Thorne. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one sister. Funeral services will be held for Mr. Owens at the family home, located at 90 Wilderness Drive in Hardy at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2006.Published: 2006-12-12-
OWENSBY ROBERT L. 7 12 1942 8 19 2007 OAK GROVE
Mr. Robert L. Owensby, age 65, of Marianna, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, at his home. Mr. Owensby was born July 12, 1942, the son of Joe Owensby and Lucy Henson Owensby. He was a commercial fisherman by trade. Mr. Owensby is survived by two brothers, Clarence Owensby and James Owensby, both of Marianna; two sisters, Janie Caldwell of Marianna and Katie Martin of Colt; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation for Mr. Owensby will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at the Assembly of God Church in Marianna, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro.Published: 2007-08-20
OXNER CARRIE LOUISE MRS. SMITH 1 23 1921 4 22 2001 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Mrs. Carrie Louise Smith Oxner, age 80, of Marianna, died Sunday, April 22, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Oxner, a homemaker, was born January 23, 1921, in Oak Forrest, to John Robert Smith and Nettie Pearl Womble. Mrs. Oxner was a Methodist. Mrs. Oxner is survived by her husband, Clentis Oxner of Marianna; three daughters, Carolyn Skinner of Bradford, Eugenia Boals of Rondo and Patsy Richart of Forrest City; a son, Harvey Oxner of Hot Springs; three sisters, Virginia Russell of Helena, Herschell Allen and Sugar Jones, both of Marianna; two brothers, Roland Smith and Wayne Smith both of Marianna; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Oxner were held graveside, today, Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at Marianna Memorial Park with Rev. Austin Hamilton officiating under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna. \\
OXNER CLENTIS R. 2 15 1914 11 29 2001 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Mr. Clentis R. Oxner, age 87, of Marianna, died, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, at his home. Mr. Oxner, born Feb. 15, 1914, in Oak Forrest, was the son of Lazarus Enoch Oxner and Cora Ann Johnson. He was a retired employee of D&L Manufacturing in Marianna and a Methodist by faith. Mr. Oxner was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Oxner. He is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Skinner of Bradford, Eugenia Boals of Rondo and Patsy Richart of Forrest City; a son, Harvey Oxner of Hot Springs; two sisters, Dorothy Pickens of Marianna and Kathryn Bosnick of Moro; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Oxner will be held Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. There will be a graveside funeral service for Mr. Oxner, Saturday, Dec.1, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Marianna Memorial Park with Rev. Eddie Addison officiating. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna is in charge of arrangements.