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WADDELL BEULAH MAE MRS REYNOLDS 9 7 1914 10 4 2001 McGehee
Mrs. Waddell was born Sept. 7, 1914, and was the daughter of George Reynolds and Susie Hunsicker Reynolds. She worked in sales prior to retirement and was a Methodist.Mrs. Waddell was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Waddell.She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Whitaker of Forrest City; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Waddell will be held Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Waddell will be Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at 2 p.m., at McGehee Cemetery in McGehee, under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
WADE HAZEL MRS STIDHAM 7 10 1914 4 17 2001 Green Grove
Mrs. Hazel Wade, age 86, of Hazen, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at her home.Mrs. Wade, a retired housekeeper, was born July 10, 1914, in Wattensaw, to Walter and Marille Stidham. She is survived by a granddaughter, Glenda K. Jefferson of Texarkana; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Wade will be Saturday, April 21, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Oscar Washington Sr. officiating. There will be a visitation preceding the funeral service from noon to 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Green Grove Cemetery in Green Grove under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
WADE MAMIE MRS WHITE 12 10 1905 3 19 2003 SCOTT BOND
Mrs. Mamie Wade, age 97, of Madison, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at her home. Mrs. Wade was born Dec. 10, 1905, in Shaw, Miss., the daughter of Albert White and Melissa Parmer White. She was a housewife. Mrs. Wade is survived by four nieces, Ida Cowin of the home, Lorene Sanders of Chicago, Ill., Geraldine Jones of Azusa, Calif. and Ann Clark of Memphis; three nephews, William White of Madison, Jamie White of Vicksburg, Miss. and Charles White of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and several Godchildren, other family members and friends. Visitation for Mrs. Wade was held on Friday, March 28, 2003, at the New Light M.B. Church. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 29, 2003, at the New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Isiah McKeon officiating. Burial followed in the Scott Bond Cemetery in Madison. The J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home in Marianna was in charge of all arrangements. -PER SSDI:MAMIE WADE 10 Dec 1906 19 Mar 2003 (V) 72359 (Madison, Saint Francis, AR)
WADE NEAL EDWARD II 3 19 1914 1 27 2001 CASTEEL
Neal Edward Wade II, age 85, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Forrest City, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia, Mich. Mr. Wade was a deacon at Beth Salem Baptist Church and was a member for over 40 years and he was a retired farmer. He is survived by a daughter, Ruthie McGhee of Forrest City; a son, Arthur Wade of Canton, Mich.; a sister, Lonneva Ferrell of Caldwell; and two brothers, Willie Wade and Eugene Wade of Milwaukee, Wis. Funeral services for Mr. Wade will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Beth Salem M.B. Church with Rev. V. L. Faulkner and Rev. Samuel Turner officiating. There will be a visitation service for Mr. Wade at 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the funeral. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
WADE THOMAS GENE 9 15 1956 7 19 2000 LOUGHRIDGE NATIVE
Mr. Thomas Gene Wade, 43, formerly of Forrest City, died last week in Bossier City, La. Mr. Wade was born Sept. 15, 1956, in Forrest City, and was the son of Vernon Olen Wade and Dorothy Dearrington Wade. He lived in Forrest City before moving to Louisiana in 1985, and was a retired security guard. Mr. Wade is survived by his mother; seven brothers, Jerry Wade, Gary Wade, and Steve Dye, all of Forrest City, Donald Wade, of Little Rock, Vernon Wade, of Wynne, and Roger Lee and Stacy Dye, both of Heber Springs; and one sister, Patsy Johnson, of Unpire. Graveside services for Mr. Wade were held Sunday, July 23, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Loughridge Cemetery in Colt. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WADE VERGIE L. MRS TATUM 4 12 1905 2 16 2004 CASTEEL
Mrs. Vergie L. Wade, age 98, of Forrest City, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at her home.Mrs. Wade was born April 12, 1905, in Eades, Tenn., the daughter of Shelton Tatum and Daisey Davis Tatum. She was a member of the Jerusalem M.B. Church.Mrs. Wade is survived by two daughters, Glenda L. Wade of Forrest City and Juanita Daisey Roby of North Little Rock; two sons, Andrew Wade of Kansas City, Mo., Lennell Wade of Haynes; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.She was proceded in death by her husband, Ulysses Charles Wade, and two daughters, Elizabeth Shirley Jone and Jeanette Wade.Visitation for Mrs. Wade will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Woodhouse Mortuary from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at Spring Grove Church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral Services will follow at the church on Saturday with Rev. Kenneth D. Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
WADE WILLARD 8 2 1951 3 21 2000 CASTEEL
Willard Wade, age 48, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, in his home. Mr. Wade was born August 2, 1951, in Marianna to Lula Mae Wade. He is survived by his mother; his wife, Willie Mae Wade of Forrest City; two daughters, Latresha Wade and Shaketra Wade, both of Forrest City; one son, Keronn Wade of Forrest City; seven brothers, Larry Wade, William Wade, Lonnie Wade, all of Forrest City, Ivory Wade of Beloit, Wis., Robert Wade, Tommy Wade, Wilbert Wade, all of Milwaukee, Wis.; and four sisters, Velma Turman, Rosie Donner, Joyce Hayes, all of Milwaukee, Wis. and Joann Norris of Little Rock. Services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2000, at 2 p.m., at Spring Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Terry Taper will officiate with burial to follow at Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
WAGES FANNIE SUE MRS BEENE 6 29 1920 9 2 2002 FPARK
Mrs. Fannie Sue Wages, age 82, of Forrest City, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Wages was born June 29, 1920, the daughter of Marvin Beene and Cleo Bennett Beene, She was a seamstress for Reltoc and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church.Mrs. Wages married Isaac Martin Wages Jr. in 1946 and he preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Marty Wages Sr. of Forrest City; a daughter, Margaret Ann Brazile of Forrest City; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Visitation serivces for Mrs. Wage will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services for Mrs. Wages will be held Friday, Sept. 6, 2002 at 10 a.m. in Morgan Chapelwith Bro. David Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
WAGONER AB MRS. UNK 2 8 1899 FCTIMES
Mrs.Ab Wagoner died at Blackfish, Wednesday night, Feb.8,1899. PAPER DATED 2-10-1899
WAGONER ANDY MRS. UNK 2 1899 FCTIMES
John Stevens was in town Monday, and reported that Mrs.Andy Wagoner was dying on his place east of Widener. There has been considerable fatal sickness there recently. Later reports tell of the death of Mrs.Wagoner. PAPER DATED 2-17-1899
WALBRAUM AUGUST 1895 7 10 1911 BRINKLEY
7-14-1911 DEATH=ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED-Accident at Crow Creek gravel pit results in the death of Mr.Gus Walbram and injury of two others. Last Monday afternoon, Jul.10,1911, while the switch engine crew with Engine No.1272 in charge of Engineer William Huffman of Argenta, and Conductor R.R.Ramsey, of Brinkley, was spotting empty gravel cars under the gravel trap in Crow Creek, the caboose had been placed between a string of eight empty cars and seven loaded ones which the engine was handling down the gravel spur, was shoved against the trap knocking it down and instantly killing Gus Walbraun, and injuring Mr.K.M.Wilkins of this city, and breaking the leg of Mr.Earl McPhaul, of Madison. These three men were resting under the trap in the shade. Coroner Todd after hearing testimony of Conductor Ramsey, Engineer Huffman, and others of the train crew, and Mr.Clem Walbraun, brother of the deceased, and son of Mr.Joe Walbraun of Brinkley who has the contract for loading gravel, the jury decided the cause of death was falling timbers caused by the fall of the trap being struck by the caboose. Gus Walbraun was a young man about 15 or 16 years of age, the youngest son of Mr.Joe Walbraun. Afterwards, the remains were released to go to Brinkley for burial. Aug.25,1911-Suit brought for $20,000 against the Rock Island by Administrator Joe Walbraum.
WALKER ARIZONA MRS FREEMAN 7 4 1921 11 6 2003 JERICHO
Mrs. Arizona Freeman Walker, age 82, of Palestine, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Walker born July 4, 1921, in Brownsville, Tenn., was the daughter of Henry Freeman and Jannie Pye Freeman. She is survived by eight daughters, Catherine Akins, Alma McDonald, and Carla Allen, all of Forrest City, Clover Montgomery and Sharon Thomas, both of St. Louis, Mo., London Bonds of Lawrence, Kan., Charlotte McDaniel and Regina Knox, both of Palestine; one son, James Walker of St. Louis, Mo.; 35 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Walker will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Elcannon M.B. Church with Rev. Kimbley Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Jericho Cemetery.
WALKER AUGUSTA MRS 4 1 1929 12 16 2008 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Augusta Gussie Walker, age 79, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at Methodist Hospital-Central in Memphis. Mrs. Walker was born April 1, 1929, in Madison and was a nurse's aid at Crestpark Nursing Home. She is survived by three daughters, Angela Walker, Alberta Hayes and Louise Fields all of Forrest City; two sons, James Walker Jr. and Eugene Walker both of Forrest City; three brothers, Colonel Hodges of Madison and Wesley Curtis Hodges and Timothy Hodges both of Waterloo, Iowa; three sisters, Verdella Wooten and Lillian Miller both of Waterloo, Iowa and Bette Montgomery of Eureka, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Walker will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, at 12 p.m. at the United Christian M.B. Church with Rev. Anthony Latham officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.Published: 2008-12-22
WALKER BILLY MARSHALL 1 23 1946 1 17 2003 HARRIS CHAPEL ARK.NATIONAL GUARD
WYNNE -- Billy Marshall Walker, 56, of Wynne died Friday, Jan. 17, at CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne.Born in Wynne, he graduated from Wynne High School and was a plumbing and electrical contractor in Cross County for 40 years. He was a member of the National Guard and attended Rolfe Chapel Assembly of God.Survivors include one son, Patrick McCammon of Wynne; one daughter, Billie Jo Walker of Wynne; one sister, Jackie Andrews of Wynne; one brother, Ricky Walker of Wynne; and two grandchildren, Teagan Walker and Mary Kathryn McCammon, both of Wynne.He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Carol Cagle Walker, and his parents, Margaret Elizabeth McKenzie Walker and Marshall Hammet Walker.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne, with the Rev. Donnie Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in HARRIS CHAPEL at Wynne.Pallbearers will be David Armstrong, Rodney Armstrong, Todd Armstrong, Scott Brewington, Ricky Dan Walker and Shannon Walker.Memorials may be made to Rolfe Chapel Assembly of God.
WALKER C. A. 1856 12 20 1902 UNKNOWN
DEATH OF GUS WALKER=The sad news of the death of C.A.Walker was received here yesterday morning, Dec.20,1902. Gus had a goodly number of friends in Forrest City, who formed their attachment in the days of his prosperity. Mr.Walker had been a well known character in St.Francis County timber lands, and made his home at the Heth Club House most of the time, where any of his friends were always welcome in the fishing and hunting parties, too, were often entertained. Mr.Walker made the race for the legislature a few years ago, and received a good share of the votes of the county. He was a native of Mississippi, and 46? years of age, a brother in law of Judge L.C.Hatch, at whose home in Little Rock he received the last careful attention of a beloved sister. Peace to his ashes.12-19-1902
WALKER DANA WARREN 1 18 1934 11 18 2003 LITTLE ROCK USARMY-KOREA
Dana Warren Walker, 69, of Little Rock died Tuesday, November 18, 2003, in Little Rock. He was born January 18, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Walker served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent over 20 years with Sanyo and Warwick in Forrest City, Arkansas and the last 13 years as a funeral director/embalmer in central Arkansas. He was currently employed at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents Francis Marion (F.M.) and Hazel Smith Walker and one daughter, Doris Ann. He will be missed and longed to be seen again in Heaven by his wife Delia (Dee), children Glenn Walker, Mitchell Walker, Lisa Walker Murphy and partner Ken Beck, and Steven and wife Janet Walker; grandchildren, Alesha Murphy, Katrina, Joshua, Ryan, and Stuart Walker. He is also survived by a brother, Roland M. Walker of Houston, Texas and step-mother Lillian Walker of Pedal, Mississippi and 4 half brothers and 2 half sisters.Visitation will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, November 21. The funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 22, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. (224-8300)
WALKER DARNELL L. 2 12 1934 1 24 2006 FCTIMES
Mr. Darnell Walker, age 71, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at his home.Mr. Walker was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Waverly and was a retired machine operator with Halstead Industries. He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Baker and Jessie McDonald both of Jackson, Tenn.; a son, Terry Woods of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Sam Davis and James Walker; 10 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mr. Walker will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at Forrest City Cemetery on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at 10 a.m.
WALKER DEMARILLE 11 5 1986 10 7 2008 OAK GROVE
GateHouse News ServiceThu Oct 16, 2008, Helena-West Helena, Ark. - Funeral services for Demarrille (Dee) Walker, 21, of New Orleans, formerly of Helena will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at the Phillips, Lee, Monroe and Desha District Center at Helena Crossing with the Rev. Cedric Pride officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery No.1. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in the Robert Lee Brown Memorial Chapel.Walker, born Nov. 5, 1986 to Barbara Walker in Helena, died Oct. 7, 2008 in New Orleans, La.He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at the Morning Star Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to King Solomon M.B. Church where he served in the youth choir. He was a faithful member until he moved to New Orleans to better his life. He attended Helena-West Helena Schools where he enjoyed playing basketball.He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl Walker; uncle, Eddie Walker; two aunts, Josie Walker and Mary Walker; a special cousin, Irinza (Kool Breeze) Smith and his great- grandmother, Thelma Banks.He leaves to cherish his memory, a daughter, Shamya Coleman of Tunica, Miss.; his mother, Barbara Walker-Zigler of Helena-West Helena; a sister, Shakieta Pierce of Pine Bluff and Antonia Walker of Dermott; his grandmother, Josie Walker of Helena-West Helena; four aunts, Earlene Walker and Ester Smith of Helena, Earnestine James, Thelma (Edward) Kinard of Mississippi; four uncles, Robert Walker, Earl Walker, Irinza Smith of Helena, David James; great uncle, Amos Walker of Aberdeen Miss., his stepfather, Willie James Zigler of Helena-West Helena; a very special friend, Taneisha Coleman of Tunica, Miss.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
WALKER E. B. UNK 11 15 1912 MISSISSIPPI
11-22-1912 Mrs.K.M.Wilkins returned Sunday from Holly Springs, Miss., where she went Friday night to accompany the remains of Mr.Wilkin's cousin, Mr.E.B.Walker, who died at Widener lasr Friday evening, Nov.15,1912, after an illness of only two days, of acute pneumonia. Mr.Walker was employed at the Widener gin as cotton weigher, and , while he had only been here a couple of weeks, had made many friends, and was a quality young man of many fine qualities.
WALKER GREEN UNK 1 13 1912 FCTIMES
1-19-1912 Green Walker, a prosperous farmer of the bottoms, died last Saturday, Jan.13,1912, and was embalmed and buried near Forrest City Monday. He leaves an estate of $30,000.
WALKER IRENE MRS. TRICE 4 20 1927 9 3 1999 PARADISE GARDEN
Irene Trice Walker, age 72, of Forrest City, died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at her home. She was born April 20, 1927, in Lee County, to Trenton and Lennie Branch Trice. She is survived by her father, Trenton Trice of Moro; six daughters, Catherine Ouwsu of St. Paul, Minn., Florine Sanders, Debra Shaw, Betty Walker, all of Forrest City, Patricia Walker and Helena Rainey of Fayetteville, N.C.; five sons, Herman Walker, Eddie Walker, Michael Walker, all of Indianapolis, Ind., Jerry Walker and Joe Walker, both of Forrest City; one step-son, Robert Walker of Chicago, Ill.; three sisters, Betsy Williams of Milwaukee, Wis., Thelma Cristie of Indianapolis, Ind., Ira Jean Trice of East St. Louis, Mo.; four brothers, U.T. Palmer and Leroy Cross of Indianapolis, Ind., Orie Trice of Moro, Ocie Trice of Chicago, Ill.; 35 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, at Woodhouse Mortuary Chapel. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, at the United Christian M.B. Church with Rev. J.W. Lockhart officiating. Burial will follow at PARADISE GARDENS under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
WALKER JAMES SR. 3 10 1925 9 20 2002 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. James Walker Sr., age 76, of Forrest City, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at his home.Mr. Walker was born March 10, 1926, in Forrest City. He was a retired fork lift driver.Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Augusta Walker; two sons, James Walker Jr. and Eugene Walker both of Forrest City; three daughters, Louise Fields, Angela Walker and Alberta Hayes all of Forrest City; one sister Dorothy Dunlow of Moreno Valley, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Walker will be held Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Walker will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. at United Christian M. B. Church with Rev. Theodis Cochran Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home
WALKER LEVI 1912 7 30 2001 GOODWIN
Levi Walker, 89, of Palestine, died Monday, July 30, 2001 at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City. He is survived by two daughters, Luella Walker of Marianna and Flossy Walker of Clarksdale, Miss.; two sons, Lindon Walker of Goodwin and Sylvester Walker of Chicago; one brother, London Walker of Gill; one sister, Willetta Mathis of Forrest City; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Walker and a son, Levi Walker Jr. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 at Antioch M.B. Church in Palestine with Rev. James Brown officiating. Burial was in Goodwin Cemetery in Goodwin. Marianna Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
WALKER LOUWELLON 8 28 1943 2 21 1999 SHERRILL
Louwellen Walker, 55, died Sunday, February 21. She was a resident of Little Rock. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 27, at 1 p.m. at Rocky Mountain M.B. Church in Little Rock. Burial will follow at Sherrill, AR. Arrangements will be handled by Hightower and Sons Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, February 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hightower and Sons Funeral Home, located at 25 South Liberty Street.
WALKER MARGARET MRS. McKENZIE 10 11 1921 6 25 2008 HARRIS CHAPEL
Margaret WalkerOct. 11, 1921-June 25, 2008WYNNE - Margaret Walker, 86, of Wynne died Wednesday at CrossRidge Hospital.She was born at Wynne, the daughter of Samuel and Allie Edwards McKenzie. She married Marshall Hammett Walker Sept. 20, 1937.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Billy Walker; and two brothers.Survivors include her son, Ricky Walker; daughter, Jackie Andrews; brother, Eugene McKenzie; sister, Glendora Pickett; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home with interment in Harris Chapel Cemetery.Visitation will be tonight from 6-8 in the funeral home. Jonesboro Sun.
WALKER MARY ELLEN MRS CASKEY 10 7 1933 3 20 2000 BARNISHAW
Mary Caskey Walker, age 66, of Charlotte, died Monday, March 20, 2000 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. > Mrs. Walker, a former resident of Pine Tree, was born October 7, 1933, in Hunter. She was the daughter of Robert Caskey and Grace Patterson Caskey. She was a member of the Cord Baptist Church. Mrs. Walker married Earl Walker in 1951 and he survives her, along with one son, Earl Walker Jr., of Pine Tree; two daughters, Nancy Miller, of Evening Shade and Donna James, of Charlotte; nine grandchildren and six > great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Walker will be held tonight, Wednesday, March 22, 2000, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services will be held Thursday, March 23, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Pine Tree Baptist Church with burial to follow in Barnishaw Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WALKER MOSELLA MRS 2 27 1926 11 20 2002 STANLEY GROVE NATIVE
Mrs. Mosella Walker, age 76, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Walker, born Feb. 27, 1926, in Colt, was a homemaker. Mrs. Walker is survived by a sister, Ora Lee Cotton of Chicago, Ill.Visitation services for Mrs. Walker will be held, Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. John Strong officiating. Burial will follow in STANLEY GROVE in Caldwell.
WALKER NICHOLAS LEE 9 27 1980 5 18 2003 CASTEEL
Mr. Nicholas Lee Walker, age 22, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 18, 2003 at his home.. Walker is survived by his father, Kirk Sandifer of Arlington, Texas; his mother, Lula Kidd of Forrest City; a son, Kenney Doris of Forrest City, four brothers, Kirk Sandifer Jr. of Texas, Nathaniel Kidd Jr., Brandon Kidd and Nathan Kidd all of Forrest City; and two sisters, Stacy Sandifer of Atlanta, Ga. and Koleshia Sandifer of Arlington, Texas.Funeral services for Mr. Walker will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2003, at Lane Chpel CME Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ronald Williams officiaiting. Burial will follow in CASTEEL. The Clay Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
WALKER O. D. SR. 10 27 1920 2 18 2002 FPARK USNAVY-WWII
Mr. O.D. Walker, Sr. age 81, of Forrest City, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City.Mr. Walker was born Oct. 27, 1920, in Grapevine, and was one of seven children born to Thomas A. Walker and Ova Lee Wafford. He was the owner and manager of credit bureaus and collection agencies in Arkansas and Mississippi. Mr. Walker served as a member of the Arkansas State Board of Collection Agencies, the Forrest City Planning Commission, he had been a Forrest City city councilman, and a former president of the Forrest City Country Club. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Forrest City and was veteran of World War II, serving on the U.S.S. Tennessee. Mr. Walker was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.On Jan. 10, 1942, Mr. Walker married Lavada Poss Walker and she survives him along with his son, O.D. Walker, Jr. and his wife, Wanda Walker of Wynne, and their two daughters, Lisa Bone and Pamela Hesse. Mr. Walker is also survived by two daughters, Melva Skelton and her husband Bill Skelton, along with their two daughters, Susanne Skelton and Jessica Skelton, all of Forrest City; and Ramona Hafer and her husband Dwayne Hafer, along with their daughter, Sara of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Ava Gwin of Sheridan; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Emily Bone.Visitation for Mr. Walker will be Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Walker will be conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. James Dean officiating the service. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home-NEXT TO LAVADA WALKER-MARRIED JAN.10,1947-EM2-USNAVY-WWII
WALKER RALPH L. 6 3 1922 12 29 1997 BARNISHAW VET-WWII
Ralph L. Walker, 77, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1999, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. He was born June 3, 1922, in Paragould to John and Ollie Walker and lived in St. Francis County most of his life. He was retired from Yale Hoist, a veteran of World War II, member of the VFW, American Legion, DAV and attended Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He married Floy Aldridge in 1947, and she survives him along with a daughter, Carolyn Breeson of Hendersonville, Tenn.; two brothers, Louis Walker of West Memphis and Earl Walker of Cord; one sister, Violet Woods of Paragould; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, with burial in Barnishaw Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WALKER SHATINA MARIE MS 3 14 1978 7 18 2006 GILL CEMETERY NATIVE
Ms. Shatina Marie Walker, age 28, of Forrest City, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Ms. Walker was born, March 14, 1978, in Forrest City, the daughter of Clifford Walker and Charlotte Johnson. She was employed at the St. Francis County Jail. Ms. Walker is survived by two sons, Tyrin White and Maurice Jones Jr., both of Forrest City; her mother, of Little Rock; her father of Forrest City; a brother Rodney Walker of Waterloo, Iowa; three sisters Tina Tobar and Gail Randle, both of Forrest City and Tracy Doby of Jonesboro; her paternal grandparents, Curtis and Alberta Walker of Moro and a host of other relatives and friends.A wake will be held for Ms. Walker, on Saturday, July 22, 2006, beginning at 6 p.m. at Mt. Gillian M.B. Church in Holub Crossing. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 23, 2006, at 1 p.m. at New Light M.B. Church with burial following at Gill Cemetery in Gill. Brown's Funeral Home in Helena-West Helena is in charge of all arrangements.
WALKER SOL UNK 11 1902 UNKNOWN
Bob Oates and George Benson, the two men implicated in the murder of Sol Walker a couple of weeks ago at Widener, were arrested Friday by Deputy Murphree and Robert Swan. William Bell, accused of the murder is still at large. It is believed the two arrested know of his whereabouts, and are hiding it from the authorities. 12-19-1902
WALKER TEXANNA 12 26 1909 10 15 1999 PARADISE GARDENS
Texanna Walker, age 89, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Marianna, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at Harper Hospital in Detroit. She was a homemaker and a member of the Walnut Grove M.B. Church. She is survived by one daughter, Gloria Forney of Detroit; four sons, Harry Walker, Osborn Walker, Roosevelt Walker and John Wesley Walker, all of Detroit; two sisters, Janie White and Lucille Rowland, both of Marianna; 29 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Walker. A viewing will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Walnut Grove M.B. Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, at 11 a.m. at Walnut Grove M.B. Church with Rev. Booker Thomas officiating with burial following in PARADISE GARDENS in Edmondson with J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements
WALKER VERA MRS McNAIRY 11 9 1915 3 16 2003 CASTEEL
Mrs. Vera McNairy Walker, age 87, of Madison, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.Mrs. Walker was born Nov. 9, 1915, in Millington, Tenn., the daughter of Sherman McNairy and Eluiza Cotton McNairy Walker. She is survived by three daughters, Iola Walker of Chicago, Ill., Rosie Walker of Madison, Charlene Fertha of Forrest City; one son U.L. Walker of Forrest City; one brother, Jewell McNairy of Forrest City; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Walker will be held on Friday, March 21, 2003, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone M.B. Church with Rev. Leon Sims officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
WALKER VIRGINIA EARLINE MRS WALDEN 2 9 1921 9 6 2006 LINWOOD
Virginia Earline Walden Walker, 85, of Paragould died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at Senath Nursing Center, Senath, Mo. Born Feb. 9, 1921, in Paragould, she was a longtime member of First Baptist Church. After graduating from high school, Mrs. Walker worked for Southwestern Bell in Forrest City, Paragould, Jonesboro and Little Rock. She retired from Bell South in New Orleans. She was a loving daughter, wife, sister and aunt who loved her family. Survivors include her sister, Carolyn Gwinup of Paragould; a nephew, David Gwinup of Atlanta; two nieces, Deanna Gwinup of Birmingham, Ala., and Donna E. Martin of Paragould. She is also survived by a great-niece, Becca Martin of Paragould, and a great-nephew, Michael Reagan of Spokane, Wash. He was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Walker; her parents, Jess and Jessie Walden; one sister, Blonnie Evelyn Walden; and a brother, Darrell Walden. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Linwood Cemetery in Paragould. No visitation is scheduled.
WALL DOUGLAS G. 1 24 1952 12 24 2006 FPARK
Doug Wall passed away on December 24, 2006, at his home. He spent his career as a police officer, an investigator, a field Sergeant and a parole officer. He also had been named a Governors Top Ten shooter several years. He enjoyed target shooting, airplane modeling, working and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Teresa Wall, a younger son, Zachary Wall, Eric Wall his wife, Lani, a daughter Terina Bryan and her husband Jay, and a grandson, Westley Bryan. He is also survived by his parents, Jerry and Lorene Wall, and two brothers, Dennis Wall and Jerry Wall Jr. He was laid to rest today, December 26, 2006, at Forrest Park Cemetery. Paid ObituaryPublished: 2006-12-26 PER SSDI:B.JAN.24,1952
WALL FRANCIS C. 1 15 1946 12 9 2006 CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK
Mr. Francis C. "Binky" Wall Jr., age 60, of West Memphis, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Wall was born Jan. 15, 1946, in Enid, Okla., the son of Francis C. Wall Sr. and Pauline Randolph Wall. He lived in Forrest City before moving in 1967 and was an employee of First Tennessee Bank in Memphis. He was a member of Lakeview Bass Masters Club and was a Baptist.Mr. Wall is survived by a daughter, Shannah M. Wall of Dickson, Tenn.; his mother of West Memphis and a host of friends. Funeral services for Mr. Wall will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in West Memphis with burial following in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion. Visitation will precede the funeral beginning at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2006-12-12
WALL GARY FRANKLIN SR. 11 7 1941 12 9 2004 MEMORIAL NATIVE
Mr. Gary Franklin "Pete" Wall Sr., age 63, of Forrest City, Arkansas, died at the Baptist Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Wall was born November 7, 1941, in Forrest City,D.DEC.9,2004. He was the son of Forest Elton Wall and Mattie Lee Lemons Wall. He was a member of Village Creek Baptist Church and had served in Vietnam.Mr. Wall is survived by three daughters, Lisa Nichols of Forrest City, Teresa Lee of Wynne and Dawn Callahan of Forrest City; two sons, Tommy Talley of Forrest City and Gary Wall Jr. of Melbourne, Arkansas. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and four great grandsons.When I was young I thought my Dad was hard on us Kids, but now that I'm grown I realize that the world needs a lot more Dads like him. He raised five very hard working children.A private MEMORIAL will be held at a later date
WALL JAMES F. 7 27 1937 4 27 2002 HUGHES
Mr. James F. Wall, aged 64, of Forrest City, died Saturday, April 27, 2002 in Forrest City.He is survived by his wife, Ellen G. Wall of Forrest City; two stepdaughters, Rose Campbell of Forrest City and Mary Ayers of Jones, Okla; a stepson, Thomas Campbell of Hughes; a sister, Betty Wall of Memphis; five brothers, Ted Wall of Silverthane, Colo., Johnny Wall of Rockville Md., Thomas Wall of Illinois, Thomas Wall of Noveta, Mich. and Paul Wall of Carptentville, Ill.; and three grandchildren.Visitation will be today, Monday, May 29, from 5-8 p.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Funeral services will be held at graveside on Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at 2 p.m. in Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City, under the direction of Roller Citizens Funeral Home.
WALLACE ARCH UNK 4 19 1899 FCTIMES
Wednesday morning news reached Madison of the killing by Gus Flowers of Arch Wallace, which occurred on the Short farm. PAPER DATED 4-21-1899
WALLACE BILLY WAYNE 1 12 1942 3 1 2000 LOUGHRIDGE
Mr. Billy Wayne "Giggs" Wallace, age 58, of Widener, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at his home. Mr. Wallace was born Jan. 12, 1942, to William Newton and Sarah Lou Brimhall Wallace. He lived most of his life in the Forrest City area. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Edith Culver; and four brothers, William Aubrey, Rudolph Wallace, Troy Wallace and Freddy Wallace. He is survived by his wife, Alice Faye Wallace of Widener; a daughter, LaDonna Thornton of Widener; a son, Shannon Wallace of Forrest City; eight sisters, Betty White, Dottie Hatcher, Patsy Nichols, all of Forrest City, Bonnie Wilkinson and Connie Buchanan, both of Kuttawa, Ky., Jeannie Moore of Lake Cormorant, Miss., Debra Snow of Kingsport, Tenn., and Kitty Haugen of Green Bay, Wis.; three brothers, Calvin Wallace of Forrest City, D.D. Wallace of Murray, Ky., and Woody Wallace of San Jose, Calif.; and two grandsons. Visitation will be Thursday evening, March 2, 2000, at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Friday, March 3, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Brother J.D. Webb assisted by Brother Mark Mercer officiating. Burial will be in Loughridge Cemetery in Summersweet area under the > direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
WALLACE JEROME M. 4 27 1975 3 24 2001 PARADISE GARDENS in Edmondson
Mr. Jerome M. Wallace, age 25, of West Memphis, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis.Mr. Wallace is survived by his mother, Barbara Wallace Dandridge of West Memphis; his father, Clarence Pearson Sr. of Forrest City; a daughter, Jermishia Wallace of Memphis; two sisters, Shena Dandridge of West Memphis and Telisha Pearson of Forrest City; four brothers, Marvin Wallace of West Memphis, Shannon Leaster of Kuwait, Clarence Pearson Jr. and Stephone Pearson, both of Forrest City; his grandparents, Richard and Martha Wallace and William and Marie Shipp, all of Sunset.Visitation for Mr. Wallace will be Friday, March 30, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Anthony Funeral Home Chapel South in West Memphis. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 31, 2001, at 12:30 p.m., at Rising Sun M.B. Church in Sunset with burial following in PARADISE GARDENS in Edmondson. Anthony Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WALLACE JIM DEPUTY unk 6 15 1908 FCTIMES
6-19-1908 JIM WALLACE KILLED=Deputy Sheriff shot from his horse by man whom he had threatened, Unreadable. News came about killing of Deputy from Heth by a trapper named F.M.Taylor came on Monday night, June 15,1908. He was shot twice and killed instantly by Mr.Taylor. It occurred about two and a half miles south of Heth. The cause of the shooting was that Mr.Wallace, while enroute home stopped at Mr.Taylor's and told him to leave the country, and when Mr.Taylor refused to leave, Mr.Wallace told him he was going to kill him right then, and hence the shooting. Quite a lot of people from Sand Ridge and Democrat visited Heth Tuesday on account of the death of Mr.Wallace, including Squire Thomas. The inquest over the dead body was held by Mr.Todd, and Mr.Taylor was released as the jury declared him justified in the shooting of Mr.Wallace.
WALLACE JOHNNIE 7 24 1924 5 15 2003 BELL
Mr. Johnnie Wallace, age 78, of Paragould and formerly of Palestine , died Thursday, May 15, 2003, in Paragould.Mr. Wallace was born July 24, 1924, in Gallaway, Tenn., the son of John and Clara Wallace. He was a farmer and a member of the Little County Church in Paragould.Mr. Wallace is survived by his wife, Martha Holland Wallace of Paragould; four daughters, Michelle Edwards, Rebecca Thomas and Diana Wallace all of Paragould and Donna Coats of Memphis, and five grandchildren.Graveside services for Mr. Wallace will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Bell Cemetery in Palestine. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
WALLACE LAWRENCE UNK 6 1907 FCTIMES
6-14-1907 Lawrence Wallace, a barber, who had been in the employ of Ernest Carson for some time, went to Little Rock on Tuesday of last week, was taken sick and died of slow fever. He was well liked and his friends mourn his loss.
WALLACE MABEL S. MRS STEINHAUER 8 12 1926 9 29 2006 FPARK
Mrs. Mabel S. Wallace, age 80, of Wynne, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, at Wynwood Nursing Center. Mrs. Wallace was born Aug. 12, 1926, the daughter of Henry Steinhauer and Anna Nolda Steinhauer. She was a member of the New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church in Colt. Mrs. Wallace is survived by two sons, Jeffery Wallace of Las Vegas, Nev. and Shane Wallace of Wynne; a daughter, April Bunch of Harrison; one brother, Richard Steinhauer of Calif.; two sisters, Ruth Amstutz and Katherine Alves, both of California and four grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Wallace will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Craig Manley officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2006-10-03
WALLACE MARTHA ELIZABETH MRS SHANKLE 3 31 1933 2 9 2003 UNKNOWN
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Wallace, age 69, of Bullhead, Ariz. and formerly of Forrest City, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003. Mrs. Wallace is survived by her husband, Zack Wallace Jr.; three daughters, Doris Colvin of Forrest City, Patricia Parrish of Marianna and Shannon DiMare of Bullhead; two sons, Robert Shands of California and Kenneth Wallace of Bullhead; two brothers, Arthur Shankle and Billy Shankle both of Forrest City; two sisters, Polly Acree of California and Doris Greenlee of Florida; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Shankle, her mother, Vivian Shankle and a sister, Myrtle B. Scott.
WALLER WILLIE LEE 3 9 1918 1 22 2001 ELCANNON NATIVE
Mr. Willie Lee Waller, age 82, of Palestine, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis.Mr. Waller was born March 9, 1918 in Palestine and was the son of George Lee Waller and Mae Willie Waller. Mr. Waller was a retired farmer.He is survived by five sons, Lenell Waller of Palestine, Willie J. Waller and Leodis Waller, both of St. Louis, Mo., Johnny C. Waller and Alonzo Waller, both of Fort Worth, Texas; four daughters, Stella M. Waller of Oak Park, Ill., Armelia Smith of Memphis, Mildred A. Hood of Little Rock and Bobbie A. Fingers of Palestine; 24 grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Waller will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at 12 p.m., in Elcannon Missionary Baptist Church, with Dr. Howard C. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Elcannon Cemetery. Clay Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WALLIS MELBA MRS COX 8 27 1918 4 28 2002 FPARK
Mrs. Melva Wallis, aged 83, of Forrest City, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at her homeShe was born Aug. 27, 1918, the daughter of Frank L. Cox Sr. and Laura Ann Burroughs Cox. She lived in Forrest City most of her life, was retired from Arkansas Power and Light, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.In 1949, she married William P. "Bill" Wallis, who preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by a brother, Frank L. Cox Jr. of Tulsa, Okla., and a number of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mrs. Wallis will be Tuesday, April 30, 2002, from 6-8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
WALLS RENA DORIS MRS BRYAN 8 25 1934 1 8 2000 BARNISHAW
Rena Doris Walls, age 65, formerly of Pine Tree, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, at Beverly Health Care Nursing Home in Heber Springs. Mrs. Walls was born August 25, 1934, in White Hall and was the daughter of James Elton Bryan and Velma Ripley Bryan. She lived in Pine Tree most of her life, was a house wife and a member of Pine Tree Baptist Church. She married William H. Walls in 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1997. She had two children, Patricia Brown and Rickey Walls, who preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Chapman and Sandra Flannagan both of Heber Springs, and Connie Dye of Colt; two sons, Terry Walls and Elton Walls both of Colt; three brothers, Gary Bryan of Colt, Junior Bryan of Memphis, and Larry Bryan of California; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held graveside Monday, Jan. 10, at Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
WALLS SANDRA J. MRS LAKE 1942 12 7 2007 MEMORIAL
Mrs. Sandra J. Walls, age 65, of West Memphis, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at her home. Mrs. Walls is survived by her mother, Lucille Lake of Elgin, Ill.; two daughters, Donna Baty of Wynne, Debra Long of Marion; two sons, Tom Walls Jr. and Richard Walls both of West Memphis; a sister, Barbara Rodriquez of Elgin, Ill.; two brothers, Edward Lake of Dallas, Texas and Samuel Lake of Elgin, Ill.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Walls will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home of West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home.Published: 2007-12-11
WALRAVEN ALLEN DEAN 12 31 1955 2 8 2004 FPARK
Mr. Allen Walraven, age 48, of West Memphis, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mr. Walraven was born Dec. 30, 1955, in Parkin, the son of Grover Walraven and Mavis Gilmer Walraven. He was a member of Caldwell Baptist Church.Mr. Walraven married Sandra Haire in 1985, and she survives him along with three sons, Torrey Walraven of West Memphis, Christopher Walraven and Tyler Walraven both of Forrest City; a brother, Donald Walraven of Memphis; and a sister, Brenda Walraven of Mason, Tenn.Graveside services for Mr. Walraven were held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, at 2 p.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery, with Rev. David Yates officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
WALSH ED UNK 3 12 1905 UNKNOWN
A fast freight on the Bald Knob branch, was ditched near Levesque, by running into a cow which was caught in the cattle guard, Sunday, March 12,1905, and Fireman Ed Walsh was killed, and Conductor C.C.Cashin and Brakeman Wydrick were seriously wounded. The engine struck the cow, and was thrown down an embankment and seven or eight cars behind it were derailed. All passenger trains due to pass that way were due to pass that way came by this city. 3-17-1905
WALTERS MARY 1852 4 18 1912 FCTIMES
4-19-1912 Mary Walters, aged sixty, died at her home in the Moore addition Thursday morning, Apr.18,1912, of spinal meningitius.
WALTON EARNEST 3 17 1951 2 22 2001 GUM SPRINGS
Earnest Walton, 49, died Thursday, Feb. 22 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at Lee High School in Marianna. Hightower Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WARD DELOIS MRS GOLATT 9 17 1951 6 2 2003 PARADISE GARDENS NATIVE
Mrs. Delois Golatt Ward, age 51, of Forrest City, died Monday, June 2, 2003, at her home.Mrs. Ward was born Sept. 17, 1951, in Hughes, the daughter of Will and Eva Mae Golatt. She was a former employee of Wal-Mart in Forrest City and a member of the Williams Temple Church of God in Christ.Mrs. Ward is survived by her husband, Denona Ward Sr.; two daughters, Lasandra Bean and Anita Ward both of Forrest City; two sons, Denona Ward Jr. and Michael Ward both of Forrest City; five sisters, Alma Ree Burgess, Jewell Fields, Juanita Rogers, Doris Burgess and Anitshenette McNutt, all of Forrest City; seven brothers, Jessie Golatt of Maryland, Beldon Golatt and Leroy Golatt, both of Forrest City, Henry Golatt of Pine Bluff, Robert Golatt of Little Rock and Johnell Golatt of California, and 10 grandchildren. A brother, Will Golatt, preceded her in death.Visitation services for Mrs. Ward will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2003, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cornerstone M.B. Church in Madison. Funeral services will be held at the church following visitation at 12 p.m. with Rev. Theodis Cochran Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Gardens in Edmondson. Anthony Funeral Home Inc. of West Memphis is in charge of all arrangements.
WARD DENONA SR 7 10 1951 12 9 2008 FORREST CITY NATIVE
Mr. Denona "Reco" Ward Sr., age 58, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Ward was born July 10, 1951 in Hughes and was the son of Myrtle Thomas and Girtie Rupert. He retired from Southwestern Bell after 25 years. He is survived by three daughters, LaSandra Ward Bean and Anita Myrtle Ward, both of Forrest City, and Deangela Briggs of Marianna; three sons, Denona Ward Jr. and Michael Ward, both of Forrest City, and Demarcus Barron of Helena-West Helena; a sister, Anita Andrews of Aurora, Ill., and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his wife Delois Golatt Ward. Visitation for Mr. Ward will be held Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, from noon to 5 p.m., at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at 1 p.m. at Whole Bible Church #2 in Madison, with burial following in Forrest City Cemetery.Published: 2008-12-11
WARD EARNESTINE MRS SMITH 4 20 1911 4 23 1996 UNION HILL NATIVE
Earnestine Ward April 20,1911-April 23.1996 Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Palestine, Ar-Earnestine Ward was born April 20,1911 in Palestine, Arkansas to Vamder and Missouri Smith. She was joined in holy matrimony to Elmer Ward. She departed the life on April 23,1996. She was a member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she was an usher for many years. She leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter Elattrice Ishmeal and son-in-law Asie Ishmeal; six grand children, Loretta Robinson, Ethel Ishmeal, Asie Ishmeal Jr, Elaine Bender, Janice Mays and Lisa Peden all of Detroit, Michigan; and also two sisters, O'Fennie Davis of Battlecreek,Michigan and Pearl Elloit of Chicago, Illinois; seven great grandchildren,one great-great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Elearnor Stewart
WARD FAIR DEAN MRS LILIES 6 11 1919 5 6 2002 Marianna Memorial Park
Mrs. Fair Dean Ward, 82, of Marianna, died Monday, May 6, 2002, in Forrest City.Mrs. Ward was born June, 11, 1919, in White Hall to J. Harper Lilies and Sofia Chandler Lilies. She was preceded in death by both her parents and her late husbands Jeff Clark and Hal G. Ward, and one son, William Clark.Mrs. Ward was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church.She is survived by her two sons Herbert J. Clark of Fitzgerald, Ga., and Harold A. Clark of Jonesboro; a daughter Caroline Ward Free of Bentonville; three brothers, J.T. Lilies, Jessie Lilies and John Lilies all of Indiana; five sisters Estine Ennis, Faye Ellen Walls and Frances Lilies all of Indiana, Clara Mae of Hooandsworth, Tenn., Irene Brewer of Forrest City; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Ward will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna from 5 to 9 p.m.. Funeral services will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in Marianna at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, with burial in Marianna Memorial Park to follow, with Rev. Randy Hall officiating.
WARE C. C. MRS 1852 8 16 1912 PALESTINE
8-23-1912 PALESTINE-Squire Coffey reported that Mrs.C.C.Ware had died, last Friday, Aug.16,1912, of general debility and stomach trouble, and was buried the following day in the Palestine cemetery. Rev.E.T.Mabley of this city officiating. Mrs.Ware was about sixty years of age, and leaves a husband, and three grown children, all of whom are married, to mourn their great loss.
WARE DAVIE CAL 12 21 1981 11 10 1999 PARADISE GARDENS
Davie Cal Ware of Hughes, age 17, died Wednesday, Nov. 10,1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Davie is survived by his parents, William and Johnetta Dobbins of Hughes and David Smith of Kentucky; three sisters, LaTonya Williams of Pine Bluff, and Glenda Dobbins and LaToya Dobbins of Hughes; a brother, D.C. Smith of Mississippi; his grandparents, James and Johnnie Mae Ware of Hughes, Mrs. Willie B. Sims of Hughes, Ethel Dobbins of Hughes; a great-grandmother, Otelia Porter of Hughes; a great-grandfather, Cal Smith of Hughes. Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hughes High School Gym in Hughes. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the gym with burial to follow in Paradise Garden under the direction of Anthony Funeral Home.
WARE H. MELTON DR. 6 20 1915 2 10 2008 FPARK USARMY AIR CORPS-WWII
Dr. H. Melton Ware, age 92, of Lakeland, Fla., died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at Carpenters Home Estates in Lakeland. Dr. Ware was born June 20, 1915, in Georgia and grew up in Sanford, Fla. He was a graduate of the University of Florida and Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Ga. During World War II, Dr. Ware served as a Chaplain in the Army Air Force in England. He was a minister for 41 years, serving as a District Superintendent, an associate and later as full director of the Conference Program Council. Dr. Ware also served as minister in several United Methodist Churches in Florida in Hastings, Boynton, Vero Beach, First Jacksonville, Trinity in Tallahassee and First Church in Coral Gables prior to his retirement in 1979, after serving at First Church in Winter Park, Fla. Dr. Ware is survived by his wife of 69 years, Adelaide Stevens Ware, of Lakeland and a native of Forrest City, and a niece, Edwene Stevens McCollum of Forrest City. Funeral services for Dr. Ware were held on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at Carpenters Home Chapel. A separate MEMORIAL will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, at First United Methodist Church in Lakeland at 3 p.m. under the direction of Heath Funeral Chapel in Lakeland, Fla. A graveside service for Dr. Ware will be held on Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City with Rev. Keith Goza officiating. The local service is under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials be made to Florida United Methodist Children's Home, P.O. Box 6299, Deltona, Fla., 32728-6299. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.heathfuneralchapel.comPublished: 2008-02-15
WARE JOHN G. UNK 9 25 1910 W.Virginia
9-30-1910 Death of John G.Ware=Last Sunday, Sep.25,1910, in his room at the Fisher Hotel, John G.Ware, a highly esteemed young printer, who for the past six or eight weeks had been working at the Chronicle office, in this city, died after an illness of ten days duration. Mr.Ware came here about the middle of August and at once went to work at the Chronicle. He was a capable and honest workman, and was highly esteemed employers, and though he had only been in this city a short while had made a large number of friends. Deceased was a native of Montgomery, West Virginia, and is survived by his parents, Mr.& Mrs.J.R.Ware, four brothers and three sisters, all of whom reside in Montgomery. His brother, Mr.Macon Ware, arrived here Saturday night and was with him at the time of his death. The remains were embalmed and sent to West Virginia for burial.
WARNER KENNETH G. 10 10 1925 6 5 1993 MARIANNA MEMORIAL VET-KOREA
Kenneth G. WARNER, 67, died Saturday, June 5, 1993 at Baptist Hospital in Forrest City. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the American Legion, a Rotarian, Paul Harris Fellow, an avid sportsman, a Member of the First Baptist Church, a 25 year resident of Marianna, a retired Federal Compress worker. Funeral services were held Monday, June 7, at 10 a.m. at the Roller-Citizen Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Allan Greer officiating. Burial was in Marianna Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Hogan Warner of Marianna; two daughters, Paula Blankenship of Jefferson City, Tennessee and Dottie Harris of Fayetteville; and five grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Rusty Carter, Keith Cranford, Son Madden, Larry McClendon, Donnie McClendon and James West. Honorary pallbearers were Jimason Daggett, Roy Sample, Charles McKnight, Bill Joe White, Bo Curtis, Dr. Dwight Gray, Ab Hall, Beanie Moore, Mike Estes and Sid Baldwin. Roller-Citizen Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
WARNER WESLEY MRS WINFORD 1881 1 2 1902 FCTIMES
DEATH OF MRS.WARNER=Mrs.Wesley Warner, age 21 years, died at her home in Lamourrie Bridge, La. on Jan.2,1902. She was the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Joe Winford of this county, and was born and raised about two miles west of town. She was married to Mr.Warner July 1, 1901, and was happy and contented in her home life and responsibilities. She made a profession of religion, and was about to unite with the Methodist church when she was taken ill and died. Her seemingly untimely death was a terrific shock to her husband and other relatives and friends, to all of whom we extend our sincere and kindly sympathy. 1-17-1902
WARR EMMA MISS UNK 9 9 1906 BELL
Called to Rest=Miss Emma Warr, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr.& Mrs.C.C.Warr, of Palestine, was called to rest Sunday, Sep.9,1906. She was ill only a few days, and her death was a quite a shock to the family and friends. Miss Emma was beloved by every one who knew her. She was laid to rest in Bell's cemetery Monday, Rev.J.J.Cornish, Episcopal church of Marianna. She leaves a heart broken mother, father, two sisters, three brothers, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. 9-14-1906
WARR SON 1897 11 22 1907 FCTIMES
11-29-1907 Hon.H.A.Ferrell of Palestine informs us of the death of the son of Mr.& Mrs.Johnnie Warr, he was about ten years of age and died last Friday, Nov.22,1907. Also, he spoke of Mrs.Henry Young's death already reported.
WARREN BRENDA MRS 5 26 1949 1 15 2004 MEMORIAL
Mrs. Brenda Westmoreland Warren, age 54, of West Memphis, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, in West Memphis. Mrs. Warren was an accountant for McCauley's, a member of the Eastern Star and a Baptist.Mrs. Warren is survived by her husband, Oliver Warren of West Memphis; two daughters, Michelle Shannon and Marsha Brown, both of West Memphis; two step-daughters, Rae Millerd of Marion and Kelly Chandler of Sherwood; her mother, Margaret Walton of West Memphis; a sister, Reba Hughes of Wilmington, Ill.; three brothers, Gerald Walton of West Memphis, Josh Walton of Troy, Mo. and Charles Walton of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and 11 grandchildren.A MEMORIAL will be held for Mrs. Warren on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at 2 p.m., at Fellowship Baptist Church in Marion. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis is in charge of all arrangements.
WARREN GLADYS CURL MRS. 2 20 1907 4 9 1992 UNKNOWN
Gladys Curl WARREN, 85, died Thursday, April 9, in Forrest City. She was a retired employee of Scott's Store in Marianna. Funral services were held Monday, April 13,1992 at the Chapel of Roller Citizen Funeral Home in Marianna, with the Rev. Charles Jones officiating. She is survived by four daughters, Eloise Bosnick of Moro, Janice Oberly of Memphis, Daphne Kramer of Kersey, Colorado and Avo Edwards of Cary, North Carolina; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lanny Bosnick, Rusty Northcutt, Russell Spain, Robin Johnson, Bubba Hill, Jeff Hill, Tony Barnes, Eddie Bosnick and Sean Bosnick. Roller-Citizen Funeral Home handled the arrangements. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 16, 2005)
WARREN HERSCHEL SR. 7 24 1924 1 10 2004 STANLEY GROVE
Mr. Herschel Warren Sr., B.JUL.24,1924, age 79, of Madison and formally of Wynne, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004. He was a self-employed truck driver and a member of the Union Valley Church in Wynne.Mr. Warren is survived by his wife, Irene Warren of Madison; five sons, Bernard Warren, Leonard Warren, John D. Warren, Nicholas Warren and Herschel Warren Jr. and five daughters, Carrie Willis, Gracie Jamerison, Andrea Williams, Mechelle Woods and Carlis Faye Hancock.Visitation for Mr. Warren will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Woodard's Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at 1 p.m., at the Union Valley Church in Wynne with Rev. Roy C. Nelms officiating. Burial will follow in STANLEY GROVE in Jericho.
WARREN MINNIE LOUISE MRS 11 28 1930 8 28 2005 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Minnie Louise Warren, age 74, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Warren was born Nov. 28, 1930, in Forrest City. She was a retired teacher with the Forrest City School District.Mrs. Warren is survived by a son, Theodis Warren Jr. of Memphis; one brother, Frank Shaw Sr. of Forrest City; a sister, Charlene Neal Carr of Forrest City; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Warren will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church with Father Travis Franks officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL
WARREN TRENT ERWIN 11 16 1963 10 5 2002 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Trent Erwin Warren, age 38, of Forrest City died Friday, Oct. 5, 2002, at his home.Mr. Warren, born Nov. 16, 1963, in Forrest City, was the son of William Warren and Bernice Crawford Warren. He is survived by his father; seven brothers, Barry Wofford of Toledo, Ohio, Glen Sanford of Simmesport, La., Craig Warren of Memphis, Reggie Warren of Jonesboro, and Gary Crawford, Schaun Warren and Dewayne Warren, all of Forrest City; four sisters, Viveca Warren of Forrest City, Terry Sanford of Simmesport, La., Sonya Rogers of Rockford, Ill., and Daphane Warren of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his mother.Visitation services for Mr. Warren will be held Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary with burial following at CASTEEL. Woodhouse Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
WARREN WILLIAM HENRY 7 13 1927 9 21 2003 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. William Henry Warren, age 76, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at his home.Mr. Warren, born July 13, 1927, in Forrest City, was the son of Brewster Warren and Ruth Haskins Warren. He is survived by four daughters, Sandra Walker and Viveca Warren, both of Forrest City, Daphane Warren of Jonesboro and Sonya Rogers of Rockford, Ill.; four sons, Craig Warren and DeWayne Warren, both of Forrest City, Reggie Warren of Jonesboro and Schaun Warren of Little Rock; two sisters, Grace Warren of St. Louis, Mo., and Rosie Hardrick; and 20 grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Warren will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at 12 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary with Rev. Theodis Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL
WASHINGTON ALICE MRS JONES 4 2 1932 6 16 2001 SCOTT BOND
Mrs. Alice Washington, age 69, of Madison, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, in her home. Mrs. Washington was born April 2, 1932, in Newport. She was a retired farmer. She is survived by her husband, John Washington Jr. of the home; seven sons, Johnny Jones, George Washington and Robert Washington, all of Forrest City, Freddie Jones of Memphis, William Washington and John W. Washington III, both of Madison and Eddie Washington of Osceola; six daughters, Mable Nelson and Willeen Covington, both of Hayti, Mo., Mamie Beal and Martha Morrow, both of Widener, Lula M. Washington of Madison and Juanita Hunt of Jonesboro; four brothers, Joe Bob Jones and Walter Jones, both of Hayti, Mo., Jessie Jones of Chicago, Ill., and Dee Jones Jr. of Rochester, N.Y.; four sisters, Pearlie Mae Mack and Lula Mae Olden, both of Hayti, Mo., Ruby Jones of Nashville, Tenn., and Sue Childress of Kennett, Mo.; 150 grandchildren; 100 great-grandchildren and 50 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Washington will be Friday, June 22, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Washington will be Saturday, June 23, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church with Rev. Marlon Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Scott-Bond Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
WASHINGTON ALISE MRS WASHINGTON 1 7 1942 8 26 2005 PARADISE GARDENS NATIVE
Mrs. Alise Washington, age 63, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, at her home.Mrs. Washington was born Jan. 7, 1942, in Hughes, the daughter of North Washington and Henritta Ware. She was a Wal-Mart employee.Mrs. Washington is survived by her mother of Forrest City; three daughters, Eunice Green of Jonesboro, Constance Wright and Vanessa Spearman both of Forrest City; a son, Boylee Hamilton of Minneapolis, Minn.; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Washington will be held on Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the St. Luke A.M.E. Church with Rev. William Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Garden in Edmondson.
WASHINGTON BEATRICE M. MRS TERRY 7 3 1941 5 1 2004 PILGRIM'S REST NATIVE
Mrs. Beatrice M. Terry Washington, age 62, of Wheatley, died Saturday, May 1, 2004, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.Mrs. Washington was born July 3, 1941, in Goodwin, the daughter of John Wesley Terry and Mattle Williams Terry. She was a long time employee of the Sanyo Company of Forrest City having worked 32 years before retiring in 2000, was a member of the Local 1106 AFL-CIO Union, and a member of the Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Wheatley, At the church, she was an usher, a trustee and former president.Mrs. Washington is survived by her husband of 37 years, Henry Washington Jr. of Wheatley; five sons, Norman Gregory of Wheatley, Ted Washington of Arlington, Texas, Stanley Gregory of Iona, Mich., Sterling Washington of Virginia Beach, Va. and Willie Gregory of Tulsa, Okla.; six daughters, Peggy Phillips of Flint, Mich., Bonnie Wilson of Forrest City, Gloria Springfield of Memphis, Margaret Lenoir and Danyel Allen both of Detroit, Mich. and Rose Mary Hardwick of Arlington, Texas. She is also survived by a brother, Leroy Terry of Brinkley; two sisters, Willie Mae Brown of Detroit, Mich. and Mildred Swanigan of Flint, Mich.; 21 grandchildren' four great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at 2:30 p.m., at the Wheatley Civic Center with Rev. Wilford Banks Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Wheatley. The Branscumb, Johnson and Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley is in charge of all arrangements-PER SSDI:BEATRICE WASHINGTON 22 Jul 1940 01 May 2004 (V) 72392 (Wheatley, Saint Francis, AR)
WASHINGTON CORA LEE MRS. 6 3 1914 6 4 2008 FORREST CITY
Mrs. Cora Lee Washington, age 94, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Washington was born June 3, 1914, in Omaha, Texas. She is survived by a daughter, Glenna Miller of Forrest City; a brother, Rev. A.D. Phillips of Tulsa, Okla.; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Washington will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the New Light M.B. Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery.Published: 2008-06-12
WASHINGTON GUS UNK 8 24 1911 FCTIMES
8-25-1911 DEATH=Gus Washington, a hobo, who gave Plummerville, this state, as his home, had his leg nearly cut off, and died here Thursday, Aug.24,1911, morning after lingering several hours. It appears he was riding the second section of through freight train No.91 on the Rock Island, he got off the train, hearing of the treatment by locals of riders, and waited by the oil mill spur a short distance west of the station, and while attempting to board the train, he slipped and fell underneath the train. His cries for help alerted Mrs.Roberts, wife of the section foreman, and they got Dr.Rush to try and help him, but to no avail. The coroner's inquest found accidental death as cause.
WASHINGTON J. W. 3 19 1922 4 2 2008 SCOTT BOND
Mr. J.W. Washington, age 86, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Washington was born March 19, 1922, in Greenwood, Miss., and was the son of John Washington and Mamie Sapho. He is survived by six daughters, Willeon Covington and Mable Nelson, both of Hayti, Mo., Mamie Beal of Widener, Juanita Hunt of Jonesboro and Martha Morrow and Lola Washington of Forrest City; five sons, Freddie Jones of Memphis, J.W. Washington, Robert Washington and William Washington, all of Forrest City and Eddie Washington of Iowa; 75 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Washington will be held on Friday, April 11, 2008, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Riverside M.B. Church with Rev. Marland Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Scott Bond Cemetery.Published: 2008-04-10 Forrest City Times Herald
WASHKOWIAK Gerald Michael 10 20 1938 5 16 2005 FPARK USMC
Married Aug.19,1964-Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Washkowiak, age 66, of Forrest City, died Monday, May 16, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Washkowiak was born Oct. 20, 1938, in LaSalle, Ill., the son of Leonard Washkowiak and Louise Maas. He lived in Forrest City for the past 35 years and was retired from Forrest City Recycling. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Moose Lodge, the St. Francis County Men's Club and the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Mr. Washkowiak married Ann Craig Washkowiak in 1964 and she survives him along with a daughter, Laura Doerr of Monroe, La.; two sons, Michael Washkowiak of Springdale and Steven Washkowiak of Little Rock; three brothers, Wayne Washkowiak, Dale Washkowiak and Bruce Washkowiak all of LaSalle, Ill.; one sister, Audrey Bernardi of Peru, Ill., and seven grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Washkowiak will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Stevens Funeral Home. Rosary will be held following visitation at 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Ed Graves officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
WATERMAN CATHERINE MRS. 9 2 1877 2 10 1903 HUGHES
Mrs.John A.Waterman died Tuesday morning, Feb.10,1903, after a short illness. Her remains were buried in the Hughes graveyard Wednesday morning. To her husband and the little helpless children the sympathy of the entire community is extended. 2-13-1903
WATERMAN LILLIAN MRS. REED 1881 11 18 1906 HUGHES
Death of Mrs.Waterman=Mrs.Lillian Waterman, nee Reed, beloved wife of Mr.W.C.Waterman, died last Sunday, Nov.18,1906, at their home in Colt, of malarial hematuria after a brief illness of only four days. She was the daughter of Pleas Reed, deceased, age 25 years of age, and leaves her husband, two children, one boy of six, and one girl of three years, besides many relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The precious remains were laid to rest in the Hughes cemetery Monday, Rev.J.K.Pedrick of the Christian church performing the funeral services at New Hope Church. Messrs. C.T., H.W., John A., and Robt.L.Waterman, of this city, brothers of W.C.Waterman attended the funeral. Mrs.Lum Crippin, mother of deceased, attended her bedside during her illness, and is heart broken at the loss of her child. 11-23-1906
WATERMAN UNK MRS. UNK 8 6 1899 FCTIMES
Mrs.Waterman, a highly respected old lady living two miles west of Colt died Sunday, Aug.6,1899.PAPER DATED 8-11-1899
WATERS GLADYS THOMAS MRS LONG 2 7 1905 11 18 1999 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Gladys Thomas Waters, age 94, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in Sidney, Ark. She was born Feb. 7, 1905, in Haynes, to Phillip and Altha Matthews Long, and was a member of the Marvell Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband John Parsons Thomas in 1947. She is survived by a son, Custer Thomas of Marianna; a granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, graveside at Marianna Memorial Park with Rev. Steve Walters officiating. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WATKINS CHILDREN 1999 11 18 2005 UNKNOWN
Matthew Watkins, age 6; Evernee Watkins, age 5; and Shekinah Watkins, age 3; all of Forrest City, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, at their home.The children are survived by their parents Minister Joshua Watkins III and Monica Watkins; grandparents, O'Gene McKelphin and Juanita McKelphin, Rusevelt Johnson II and Joyce Johnson and Joshua Roscoe Watkins Jr.They are also survived by their great-grandparents, Elizabeth Turner, Mildred Grant and Rusevelt Johnson and Marie Johnson; eight uncles; six aunts and several other relatives and friends.Funeral services for the children will be held on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Madison Light Baptist Church in Madison
WATKINS PAYTON RYAN 11 7 1917 11 3 2003 OAK RIDGE
BONO -- Payton Ryan "P.R." Watkins, 85, of Bono died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bono, a retired salesman for Thorpe/McCauley and FORREST CITY Grocery and a member of the Bono Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Jewel Puckett Watkins of Bono; a son, Roger Watkins of Bono; a daughter, Jan Sullivan of Bono; a brother, James N. Watkins of Searcy; a sister, Verta Gibson of Jonesboro; and four grandchildren, Roger Watkins Jr., Leah Watkins, Andy Sullivan and Adam Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Watkins and Amanda Medlock Watkins, four brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home chapel in Jonesboro, with George Hulett officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
WATKINS RUSSELL UEL 7 17 1913 3 28 2004 LAKESIDE VET-WWII
Mr. Russell Uel Watkins, age 90, of Searcy, died Sunday, March 28, 2004. Mr. Watkins was born July 17, 1913, in Griffithville, the son of Herbert Watkins and Addie Smith Watkins. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the West Race Baptist Church.Mr. Watkins is survived by his wife, Eunice Felts Watkins; a daughter, Marilyn Young; a brother, George Otis Watkins; and two grandsons.Funeral services for Mr. Watkins will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the West Race Baptist Church in Searcy. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery in Des Arc. The Garth Funeral Home of Des Arc is in charge of all arrangements
WATLINGTON CURTIS LEE 7 16 1921 3 6 2000 SMITH CHAPEL
Mr. Curtis Lee Watlington, age 78, of Wynne, died Monday, March 6, 2000, at the Wynwood Nursing Facility in Wynne. Mr. Watlington was born July 16, 1921, the son of Robert Lee and Ethel Mae Luker Watlington. He was married on December 12, 1941 to Ola Pauline Duncan Watlington who survives. Mr. Watlington was a member of the Smith Chapel Baptist Church, a retired cotton farmer and employee of Addison Shoe Company in Wynne. In addition to his wife, Mr. Watlington is survived by three sons; Jerry Watlington of Ashflat, Ricky Watlington and Greg Watlington, both of Wynne; two daughters, Barbara Brown of Colt and June Andrews of Wynne; five brothers, Claude and Dallas Watlington, of Wynne, Herbert and Thomas Joe Watlington, of Forrest City, and Herman Watlington, of West Memphis; six sisters, Lori Walker, of Vanndale, Ruth Evans and Buleah Smith, of Wenatchee, Wash., Mattie Bell Baskins, of West Memphis, Annette Bowman, of Balk Knob, and Helen Collins of Wynne; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday evening, March 9, 2000, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Thompson-Wilson Wynne Chapel. Funeral Services will be Friday, March 10, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Candlelight Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Calvert officiating. Burial will be at the Smith Chapel Cemetery in Wynne. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne and McCrory will be in charge of arrangement.
WATLINGTON DAVID PAUL JR. 2 25 1929 9 4 2006 MEMORIAL USARMY
David Paul Watlington Jr. FORREST CITY -- Paul Watlington passed away Sept. 4, 2006, in his home at FORREST CITY. He was born Feb. 25, 1929, at Greensboro, N.C. He served in the Army as a counterintelligence agent in Washington, D.C. He was well known in the hardwood lumber and roofing industry, having worked over the years as general manager of Duke Forest Products and Celotex; as vice president for Olsheimer's; and owner of Delta Roofing. He was retired general manager of Exterior Materials of Memphis. He will be greatly missed by a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Paul Sr. and Eleanor Watlington. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jean D. Watlington; two daughters, Karen Kizer of Germantown, Tenn. and Julia McCarthy of Colorado Springs, Colo; two stepdaughters, Rene Tharp of FORREST CITY and Holly Childers of Hernando, Miss.; two sons, Dr. David J. Watlington of McMinnville, Tenn., and Donald Watlington of Olive Branch, Miss.; and two stepsons Neil Parris of Cordova, Tenn., and Alan Parris of FORREST CITY. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Now is the time for him to rest and reap his rewards. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please consider memorials donated in memory of Paul to GBS-CIDP Foundation International or the charity of your choice.
WATSON GRAYLING 5 29 1955 8 5 2007 FPARK USARMY
Grayling "Pete" Watson of Forrest City, Arkansas died unexpectedly at North East Arkansas Medical Center August 5, 2007 after a long fight with cancer. Pete as family and friends knew him was born May 29, 1955 in Cross County, Arkansas. He spent ten years in the Army. Pete was preceded in death by his father Eugene J. Watson and his mother Dorothy Ragan. One brother is deceased. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth "Faye" Watson of Forrest City; three sons, Mike Watson of San Antonio, Texas, Daniel Watson and Stephen Watson of Tacoma, Washington; two stepdaughters, Regina Fulton of Tupelo, Mississippi and Kelly Fulton of Forrest City; one sister, Sydney Long of Palestine. He is also survived by ten grandchildren. He leaves behind many friends including Ronnie Copeland of Forrest City and Mary Lou Daniels of Heber Springs, Arkansas. A MEMORIAL will be held at Forrest Park Cemetery at graveside for all family and friends who wish to attend. The services will be Veterans Day November 11, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. For online condolences visit Stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2007-11-09
WATSON James UNK 10 17 1895 FCTIMES
James Watson, a timber man, died of hematuria yesterday, at the residence of Mrs.Simmons.-10-18-1895
WATSON JIMMIE LUE MRS 10 7 1926 3 17 2005 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Jimmie Lue Watson, age 78, of Forrest City, died on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at her home.She was born Oct. 7, 1926, in Forrest City. She was a house worker.Mrs. Watson is survived by a sister, Birtie Mae Owens of Forrest City.Visitation for Mrs. Watson will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2005, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 25, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church on Cross Street with Rev. S.W. Baker officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.-PER SSDI:JIMMIE L WATSON 07 Oct 1920 17 Mar 2005 (V) 72335 (Forrest City, Saint Francis, AR)
WATSON SHIRLEY A. MRS ARNOLD 9 19 1942 9 12 2008 SUNSET MEMORIAL
Shirley A. Watson, 65, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 12, 2008 in West Helena, Arkansas. Mrs. Watson was born September 19, 1942 in New Madrid, Missouri to the late Paul and Mary Collier Arnold. She is survived by her husband Anthony "Tony" Watson of West Helena; 2 Daughters, Vicki Hardin and husband Mike and Kathy Hyland all of Douglasville, Georgia; 2 Sisters, Earnestine Davis and husband Ken and Mary Arnold all of West Helena, 3 Brothers, James Arnold and wife Linda of West Helena, Paul E. Arnold and wife Beverly of Rogers, Arkansas, and Bobby Arnold and wife Betsy of Benton, Arkansas, Stepdaughters Denise Tomlinson and husband Ray of Byron, Illinois, Dianne Flynn and husband John of Bloomington, Illinois, Stepson Doug Kampass and wife Lisa of Houston, Texas, 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Margeret Kissick.Services for Mrs. Watson will be held Monday, September 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Rodger Hooker will officiate.Pallbearers will be Anthony Arnold, Brian Arnold, Jason Arnold, Robert Arnold, Gary Davis, Tommy Davis, Chad Alsup, and Jimmy Woolbright.Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
WATT DANIEL 1 9 1923 1 3 2006 CLEBURNE USARMY AIR CORPS-WWII
Mr. Daniel Watt, age 82, of Heber Springs, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, at his home. Mr. Watt was born in Mt. Ida on Jan. 9, 1923, the son of the late James and Ida Horton Watt.Mr. Watt was a civil engineer and a veteran of World War II having served in the Army Air Corps as a B24 pilot. He was a Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Rotary Club and the First United Methodist Church of Heber Springs.Mr. Watt is survived by his wife, Irma Ann Ward Watt of Heber Springs; five sons, Gregory Watt and Michael Watt both of Michigan, Robert Watt of Massachusetts and Steven Watt and David Watt, both of Colorado; one sister, Dorothy Wilson of Forrest City; seven grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Watt.Funeral services for Mr. Watt were held on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church of Heber Springs. Burial followed in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens
WEAVER GIRTIE LEE MRS SMITH 12 12 1925 10 19 2003 GOODWIN NATIVE
Mrs. "Mother" Girtie Lee Weaver, age 77, of Goodwin, died Sunday, Oct., 19, 2003, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mrs. Weaver was born Dec. 12, 1925, in the Palestine/Goodwin community, the daughter of Elder Jessie Smith Sr. and Mattie Smith.Mrs. Weaver is survived by eight sons, Herman Weaver of Goodwin, Cleodis Weaver and Benjamin Weaver both of Memphis, Lafet Weaver and Dwight Weaver of Fort Worth, Texas, Anthony Weaver of Little Rock, Jimmy Weaver of Forrest City and Ricky Weaver of Brandon, Miss.; five daughters, Venita Broadnax and Mattie Weaver both of Goodwin, Henrietta Nelson of Pine Bluff, Neashall Brown of Jacksonville and Susan Vasser of Fort Worth, Texas. Also, five brothers, Albert D. Smith and Robert Smith both of Goodwin, Jessie Smith Jr., Daniel Smith and Jeff Smith all of St. Louis, Mo.; four sisters, Rilla Brown of Goodwin, Lucille Smith, Delores Smith and Mary Lee Smith all of St. Louis, Mo.; 39 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Weaver Jr. in 1979.Visitation for Mrs. Weaver will be Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Goodwin Church of God in Christ. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Goodwin Church of God in Christ with Elder Albert D. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in GOODWIN. The McNeal Funeral Home in Brinkley is in charge of all arrangements
WEAVER MARY E. MRS LINDSEY 1817 12 21 1897 HUGHES
Mrs.M.E.Weaver, living four miles north of the city, and who is a familiar figure to the business circle of our city, a very kind and considerate friend to all, was stricken with paralysis last Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock. The right side seemed to have escaped, and she was able to converse until about 4 o'clock, a.m., when she became oblivious to all surroundings, and was thought to be beyond the help of human skill. Later--Mrs.Weaver died Wednesday evening and was buried in the cemetery near her home, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral took place at the residence. Rev.A.E.Holloway officiating. PAPER 12-24-1897 FORREST CITY TIMES-Mary E. Lindsey Weaver was born January 20, 1838 in Maury County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Lindsey and Elizabeth Green Dixon Lindsey and wife of John C. Weaver. She was the Grandmother of Dr. Caldwell who practiced medicine in Caldwell, St. Francis Co., AR. for many years.- Marilyn Dickson Added: 7/21/2005 Mary E. Lindsey Weaver was born January 20, 1838 in Maury County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Lindsey and Elizabeth Green Dixon Lindsey and wife of John C. Weaver. She was the Grandmother of Dr. Caldwell who practiced medicine in Caldwell, St. Francis Co., AR. for many years. Marilyn Dickson
WEBB ANNIE LOUISE MRS TROUSDALE 2 3 1920 10 9 2008 UNKNOWN
Annie Louise Trousdale Webb died on October 09, 2008 at Traceway Retirement Community in Tupelo, Mississippi. She had lived in Crittenden County Arkansas for more than 60 years. She was born to Emma and Whitney Trousdale on February 3, 1920 in Marianna Arkansas. Marrying Raymond L. Webb in 1947 she moved to Crittenden County and resided there until shortly before her death. Mrs. Webb was very active in the First United Methodist Church of West Memphis Arkansas and was a member of the United Methodist Women for more than 50 years. She was a homemaker and special friend to many in Proctor Arkansas where she lived for many years. During the last 10 years of her life she enjoyed her many friends in West Memphis.Mrs. Webb is preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother. She is survived by her children Dr. Cathy Grace (Charles) of Tupelo, MS and Dr. Dan Webb (Rebecca) of West Memphis, AR, grandchildren Whitney Grace of Jackson, MS, Mason Grace of San Francisco, CA, Hope Webb and Mary Grace Webb of Jonesboro, AR, Faith Webb and Michael Webb of West Memphis, AR and great grandchildren Abby Grace and Katie Grace of Tupelo, MS.
WEBB AUTUMN NICOLE MISS 6 26 2004 6 26 2004 LAGRANGE
Ms. Autumn Nicole Webb, infant, of Marianna, died Saturday June 26, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Ms. Webb was born June 26, 2004, and was the daughter of Shane Webb and Sharon Stroud, both of Marianna. She is survived by her parents; a brother, Shane Webb Jr. of Marianna; a half brother, Diego Martinez of Washington; and grandparents Mary Jane Stroud of Marianna, Kenneth Edward Stroud of Brinkley and Donald and Judy Webb of Aubrey.Graveside funeral services for Ms. Webb will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at LaGrange Cemetery in LaGrange with Rev. J.E. Hughes officiating. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna is in charge of arrangements.
WEBB BETTY 5 31 1937 1 30 2005 PILGRIM
Betty WEBB, 68, of Marianna died on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. She was a housekeeper and a member of the World Wide Ministries. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Malilda Jones and one brother, Charles Jones. She is survived by three daughters, Sharon Gay of Brickeys; Venessa Nelson of Memphis, Tenn,; Valerie Taylor of Michigan; one step-brother, Jimmy Mitchell and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 5, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the St. Paul M.B. Church with Rev. Clester Rubert officiating. Burial followed in the Pilgrim Cemetery. Hightower and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (submitted by Paige Achord on December 7, 2005)ET
WEBB BIRDIE MRS NICHOLS 3 26 1909 3 8 1949 HUGHES
Mrs. Birdie Nichols Webb, age almost 40, passed away at the Wilson Clinic in Wynne.Burial was in Hughes Cemetery.
WEBB JIM UNK 7 3 1912 FCTIMES
7-5-1912 WILL SMITH KILLS JIM WEBB=An unfortunate killing occurred just over the county line, beyond Johnson township, Wednesday evening, July 3,1912. Will Smitth killed Jim Webb under circumstances which may be considered justifiable homicide. Both the men were best of friends and Webb was a frequent visitor to the home of Smith. When he came Wednesday, he was so intoxicated, that Mrs.Smith told him to leave. Webb ran into Smith on the road home, and was told he was always welcome when sober. Later, Webb showed up with a gun and threatened to kill all hands, and when told to stop, he continuned forward when Smith shot him.
WEBB JOHN VIVIAN 1 6 1868 4 26 1892 CITY
Not since awful gloom over the deaths of Sheriff Wilson, Marshall Frank Folbre, and Deputy Clerk Tom Parham, as a result of the awful riot on May 19,1889; the accidental drowning of our dear friend, John V.Webb, on April 22,1892, and the shocking death of Joe Sanders and Robert Rollwage, as a result of a powder explosion which occurred at L.Rollwage & Co.'s store on the 18th of June, 1898, has there ever been such a pall of darkness cast upon the entire community as this awful tragedy as this awful tragedy has done. In addition to the terrible grief of the deceased's relatives, the sweet little family and the devoted mother and sister of Gordon Casteel are almost crazed with grief and sorrow that such an awful, fearful deed should have been committed by their loved one, and that he should be incarcerated in a prison cell. It was later learned that Gordon had not been deputized by Dr.McKnight, sheriff, or Deputy Murphree, Marshall Rainbolt, nor by any one else. to act in the capacity of an officer of the peace.
WEBB JOHN D. REV. 9 24 1924 4 19 2002 Bluff Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Ashland, Miss
Rev. John D. Webb, age 77, of Forrest City, died Friday, April 19, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002, at the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel.Funeral services for Mr. Webb will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2002, at the Madison Baptist Church.A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at the Bluff Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Ashland, Miss.Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WEBB Larry ALLEN 12 25 1943 4 17 2002 FPARK
In loving memory Mother-Mr. Larry Allen Webb, age 58, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at his home.Mr. Webb was born Dec. 25, 1943, in Parkin, the son of John Wesley Webb and Birdie Mask Turner. He lived in Mississippi most of his life and was in construction.Survivors include one son, Larry Myroth of Ohio; four brothers, Kenny Webb of Illinois, Bobby Webb of Texas, John Webb and Luther Webb, both of Pontotoc, Miss.; and three sisters, Lois Fleming, Joyce Swords and Sonya Ferguson, all of Pontotoc, Miss.Visitation will be held tonight, April 18, 2002, at the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m.Graveside funeral services for Mr. Webb will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2002, at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
WEBB RAYMOND ALLAN 11 30 1953 1 28 2004 MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK-VIETNAM VET USARMY-VIETNAM
Mr. Raymond Allan Webb, age 50, of Proctor, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, in Memphis.Mr. Webb was a salesman and a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the West Memphis Saddle Club, the National Rifle Association and a Methodist.Mr. Webb is survived by his wife, Joy Webb of Proctor; three daughters, Sharon Rowell and Nikki Dalton, both of Hernando, Miss. and Rae Putt of Cabot; his mother, Hazel Bell Webb of Forrest City; two sisters, Ronnie Nix of West Memphis and Sharon Devasier of Forrest City; three brothers, Wayne Webb of West Helena, Jimmy Webb of Jacksonville and Johnny Webb of Sheridan and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Franklin Webb.Visitation for Mr. Webb will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Marianna Memorial Cemetery
WEBB ROBERT W. 1 24 1944 8 12 2006 FPARK
Mr. Robert W. Webb, age 62, of Palestine, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at the Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Webb was born Jan. 24, 1944, and was a self-employed locksmith and a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Mr. Webb is survived by his mother, Mildred Jones of Palestine; a brother, Randy Jones of Palestine and a sister, Patsy Deere of Forrest City. Funeral services were held graveside at Forrest Park Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at 10 a.m. Morgan Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2006-08-14
WEBB WM. T. UNK 10 2 1895 FCTIMES
The sad news that Wm.T.Webb, formerly of this city, recently engaged in the drug business in Brinkley, was dead on Oct.2,1895. He had only been ill with an attack of malarial hematuria a few days, and his sudden death is a great shock to his parents, sister and friends here. The remains were brought over this morning and the funeral took place under the auspices of Gen.Forrest Lodge No.33 K.of P.. Mr.Webb was a popular young business man, and had scores of friends who will miss him. Obit:Forrest City Times Newspaper Oct.4,1895.10-4-1895
WEBBER ETHEL MAE MRS DEAN 12 30 1950 8 23 2002 PLEASANT VALLEY
Mrs. Ethel Mae Dean Webber, BORN DEC.30,1950, age 51, of Forrest City and formerly of Hughes, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, Methodist Hospital Central in Memphis.Mrs. Webber is survived by her husband, Rev. Eugene Webber of Forrest City; her mother, Ollie Mae Dean of Hughes; three daughters, Helen Jean Troup of Forrest City, Janet Wallace of St. Louis, Mo. and Debbie Webber of New Orleans, La.; one son, Andre Blocker of Memphis; three sisters, Helen Smith of Hughes, Doskie Lee Rupert of Brickeys and Patricia Tucker of St. Louis, Mo.; four brothers, Elder Alexander Dean of Hughes, Freddie Dean of Gary, Ind., Charles Dean of Detroit, Mich. and Roosevelt Dean of Forrest City and nine grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Webber will be held Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Bethel Church of God in Christ in Hughes. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the church with burial following in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Brickeys. Anthony Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
WEBBER JUSTISS MS 5 22 2000 4 7 2001 STANLEY GROVE
Miss Justiss Webber, age 10 months, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center in Memphis. Miss Webber, born May 22, 2000, was the daughter of Edward Webber and Marcie Ingram Webber, both of Memphis. She is also survived by a sister, Sharonda Ingram Bridgeforth of Memphis. A graveside service for Miss Webber was held today, April 10, 2001, with Mr. V.B. Rose officiating at STANLEY GROVE in Caldwell under the direction of Clay Funeral Home
WEBSTER RUSSELL DR. 12 10 1953 10 6 2008 MEMORIAL
Published: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 PENSACOLA, Fla. - Dr. Russell P. Webster, 54, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Pensacola, Fla.He was born Dec. 10, 1953, in Caldwell, Idaho. After graduating from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, he moved to Batesville, where he was a family practitioner for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, making his "911" hot sauce, watching football and keeping up with politics.Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Webster; a brother, Douglas Webster; a sister, Anita Carter; four nephews; and three nieces.A MEMORIAL will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Willis Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville.Memorials may be made to Health Resources of Arkansas Youth Center, P.O. Box 2578, Batesville, AR 72503; or the National Rifle Association Foundation, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
WEDDINGTON JULIA MARIE MRS KELSO 7 30 1912 6 15 2002 LOUGHRIDGE
Mrs. Julia Marie Weddington, age 89, of Colt died Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Wynnewood Nursing Home.Mrs. Weddington was born July 30, 1912, to Arch L. and Julia Wall Kelso. She was a housewife and a member of the Colt Methodist Church.Mrs. Weddington was preceded in death by her husband Willie Lee Weddington in 1997 and her son John in 1988. She is survived by three daughters Jane Luker of Forrest City, Willene Partain of Cherry Valley and Mary Ruth Scheibe of Cummings, Ga.; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Weddington were held Monday, June 17, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Morgan Chapel with Bro. James Allen Cowan and Bro. Berlon Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Loughridge Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
WEDDINGTON MARLINE ELIZABETH MRS HARDIN 10 22 1912 10 16 2002 HUGHES
Mrs. Marline Elizabeth Weddington, age 89, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002.Mrs. Weddington was born Oct. 22, 1912, in Cherry Valley, the daughter of Walter Hardin and Annie Cook Hardin. She made her home in Forrest City most of her life, was a housewife and a charter member of the Second Baptist Church.Mrs. Weddington married Raymond Weddington in 1939, and he preceded her in death in 1967. She is survived by three sons, Larry W. Weddington of Wynne, Ewell W. Weddington of Little Rock, Darrel G. Weddington of Forrest City; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.Visitation for Mrs. Weddington will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Thomason officiating. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
WEEKS ALTON DALTON 3 24 1915 9 6 2002 FPARK
NEXT TO LILLIE WELLS-Mr. Alton Dalton Weeks, age 86, of Palestine, died Friday, Sept. 6. 2002, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.Mr. Weeks, born March 24, 1916, in Winfield, Ala., was the son of William Will Weeks and Etta Mae Weeks. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life and was a farmer. He attended Old Fashion Pentecostal Church.In 1936, Mr. Weeks married Lillie Mae Keenum and she preceded him in death in 1993. He is survived by a son, Dalton Gene Weeks of Palestine; three daughters, Dean Holt, Rachel Littlefield and Faye Bridges, all of Palestine; two sisters, Beatrice Hollis and Mertle Dean White, both of Marianna; 14 grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Weeks were held today, Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
WEEKS DALTON GENE SR. 9 15 1936 8 17 2004 BELL USARMY
Mr. Dalton Gene Weeks Sr., age 67, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Weeks was born Sept. 15, 1936, in Winfield, Ala., the son of Alton Weeks and Lillie Keenum Weeks. He lived in Palestine for the past 40 years, was a farmer, a Baptist and served in the United States Army for four years.Mr. Weeks married Barbara Evans in 1962 and she survives him along with three sons, Dalton Gene Weeks Jr. of Palestine, John William Weeks of Forrest City and Dewayne Weeks of Pocahontas; a daughter, Michelle Weeks Williamson of Marion; three sisters, Dean Holt, Rachel Littlefield and Faye Bridges all of Palestine. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Weeks will be held on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Stevens Funeral Home, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery.-PER SSDI:DALTON G WEEKS 14 Sep 1936 17 Aug 2004 (V) 72372 (Palestine, Saint Francis, AR)
WEEKS REBECCA A. MRS. 1856 5 30 1906 HUGHES
Mrs.Rebecca A.Weeks, aged 50 years, died at her home near Caldwell, in this county, on May 30,1906, of consumption. No details have been received. PLOT 898 6-1-1906
WEIER LELA OLA MRS TODD 7 14 1915 10 18 2003 UNKNOWN NATIVE
Mrs. Lela Ola Weier, age 88, of Hammond, La., and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2003, in Louisiana.Mrs. Weier, born July 14, 1915, in the Yocona Community in St. Francis County. She was the daughter John and Mittie Todd and lived in Forrest City until moving to Louisiana. Mrs. Weier was the owner of the Hilltop Dairy Bar and a member of the Civic Center catering staff.Mrs. Weier is survived by one son, Walter Weier of Holden, La.; two sisters, Louise Montgomery of Forrest City and Ruby Hellekson of Silver City, N.M.; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Weier Sr. and a son Charles Weier Jr.
WEIER VIOLET MISS 1 11 1885 1 5 1910 FCTIMES
1-7-1910 Death of Miss Violet Weier=Miss Violet Weier, eldest daughter of Mr.& Mrs.C.G.Weier, of this city, died at St.Agnes Hospital, Pittsburg, California, inland from Oakland, on Wednesday night, Jan.5,1910, after an illness of six weeks. She was born Jan.11,1885, and was a Catholic in her religious views. She had been out west for five years and was preparing herself for the profession of a trained nurse and had just graduated a few months ago, and was persuing her duties when illness overtook her. The news of her death was received by wire yesterday morning which was not altogether unexpected, caused a gloom over the home of her parents and numerous friends. The remains have been shipped and will be interred upon the arrival, which is uncertain because of the awful blizzard which is covering the entire country. Miss Weier went to California for her health, and had grown quite strong.
WEINER ANDREW CHARLES 9 7 1967 5 5 2001 Memorial Park
Mr. Andrew Charles "Andy" Weiner, age 33, of Gurdon, died Saturday, May 5, 2001, at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Hot Springs.Mr. Weiner was born Sept. 7, 1967, in Memphis to Charles A. and Mary Margaret Miller Weiner.He is survived by his father, Charles A. Weiner of Arkadelphia; his mother, Mary Margaret Weiner of Forrest City; a sister, Erika Weiner of Hot Springs; a maternal grandfather, Thomas H. Miller of Memphis and a paternal grandmother, Louise Weiner of Arkadelphia.There will be a family hour Monday, May 7, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 8, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis. Funeral services for Mr. Weiner will be Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Arkadelphia, with Father Linus Ukomadu officiating. Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at 10:30 a.m., at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.
WEIR RACHEL MISS UNK 9 3 1904 CITY
Death claims as its victim, Rachel, the sweet little daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Charles G.Weir, Saturday, Sep.3,1904. The little one was but ill only a few hours, with congestion of the brain. The remains were laid to rest in the Forrest City Cemetery on Sunday. The Times extends sympathy for the bereaved family. 9-9-1904
WELCH ROSIE MAE MRS. 12 19 1910 12 30 2002 SPRINGFIELD CHURCH
Mrs. Rosie Mae Welch, age 92, of Moro, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.Mrs. Welch is survived by two daughters, Alma Brown and Rosie McClenton, both of Chicago, Ill.; four sons, Bennie Welch of Moro, Hayword Welch of Chicago, Ill., Jeff Welch of Gilroy, Calif., and Edward Welch of Marianna; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Welch were held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at noon, at Springfield M.B. Church. Burial followed in Springfield Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home.
WENZEL ETHEL MRS VAUGHAN 9 25 1923 5 8 2007 NATIONAL NATIVE
Mrs. Ethel Vaughan Wenzel, age 84, of Memphis, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007. Mrs. Wenzel was born Sept. 25, 1923, in Wheatley, the daughter of James McCollum Vaughan and Julia Lawson Vaughan. She was a radiology technician with the City of Memphis Hospital and an inspector at the Mitchell B-25 Bomber plant during World War II. She was a member of the Business Professional Women, the Summer Avenue Eastern Star and the Highland Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Wenzel is survived by a son, Vaughan A. Wenzel of Omaha, Neb.; a sister, Margaret Carter of Conway; a daughter, Saundra Powell of Forrest City; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Wenzel; two brothers, Harold Vaughan, James C. Vaughan and a sister, Julia V. Thorne. Visitation for Mrs. Wenzel will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at 12 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. She will be buried in National Cemetery at a later date.Published: 2007-05-10
WEST CLARA M. MRS JONES 1 12 1945 3 16 2001 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Clara M. Jones West, aged 56, of Chicago, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at her home.Mrs. West was born Jan. 12, 1945, in Forrest City, the daughter of Sammie Jones Sr. and Sarah Henry Jones.Survivors include her mother; two daughters, Bernetta West and Sharon Woodfolk, both of Chicago; three sons, Johnny West Jr. of Chicago, and Edward West and Roy West, both of Staples, Minn.; four sisters, Carolyn Sims of St. Louis, Shirley Davenport of Little Rock, and Mary McCurry and Angela Bean, both of Forrest City; six brothers, Clarence Henry and Mack Jones, both of Chicago, Clyde Jones of St. Louis, Charles Jones of Milwaukee, Wis., Rufus Jones of Forrest City and Ryce E. Jones of Little Rock; and 18 grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. West will be held Satuday, March 24, 2001, at 4 p.m. at the Rising Sun M.B. Church, with the Rev. John Strong Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL, under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
WEST DONALD D. 7 5 1936 6 18 2007 FPARK NATIVE
Mr. Donald D. West, age 70, of Wiggins, Miss., died Monday Monday June 18, 2007, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Miss. Mr. West was born July 5, 1936, in Round Pond, the son of J.J. West and Molissie Louder West. He moved to Wiggins, Miss in 2005 from Wisconsin, was a member of the UAW and was retired from American Motors and the Chrysler Corporation. Mr. West married Gerri Miles in 1975 and she survives him along with three sons, Donald West Jr. and John Wallace, both of Wisconsin and Brian Wallace of Minnesota; four daughters, Judy Lundskow of Ohio, Donna Bickerstaff of Forrest City, Cindy Martin of Wisconsin and Kelly Tolliver of Wiggins, Miss.; two brothers, Dick West and Chuck West both of Mountainburg; two sisters, Bonnie Roberts of Michigan and Imogene Joslin of California; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. West will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2007, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held following visitation in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2007-06-20
WEST J. UNK 4 19 1895 FCTIMES
A man by the name of J.West of Griggs township, was admitted into the almshouse Wednesday and died the same night. He was badly afflicted with dropsy, and was beyond relief before the doctor could reach him.4-19-1895
WEST JAMES R. DR. UNK 11 27 1899 FCTIMES
Dr.West Killed by Redus-Dr.J.R.West, a prominent merchant and planter of this county, residing at Wheatley, twenty miles west of Forrest City, and a man of some financial importance, was killed Monday evening, Nov.27,1899, about 7 o'clock by J.W.Redus, who had been associated with him in a business way, and who had been farming about 300 acres of West's land this year. West and Redus had a contract which bound them to a three year farming partnership. This contract became offensive to West and he and Redus had quarrelled over the matter. West was anxious to get rid of Redus as a partner. On the other hand, Redus wanted the contract to stand as it was. A bad spirit existed between the two men. Monday evening there was a crowd at West's store in Wheatley. Redus was there, and he and West commenced talking about their agreement, and West told Redus that he wanted wanted him to get off his land. Redus expressed himself as intending to abide by the contract, and farm the land for two more years. A quarrel followed in which Redus shot West thru the abdomen, from which wound he died in a short time. Redus came to the city to give himself up to the authorities, on the first train, and told the Times:"I was at West's store on business; just before I started for home I went out in front of the store to talk with West about business; and he commenced to talk with me in a bullying manner, talking in an abrupt way, and attempted to draw his pistol, and I just simply got their first. West had been bullying people of that country for years. I think I was completely justified in killing West." He was acquitted by the grand jury.12-1-1899
WEST JOHN B. 4 19 1920 12 23 2005 FPARK USARMY-1ST ARMORED DIVISION-GEN.PATTON'S DIVSION-WWII
Mr. John B. West, age 85, of Forrest City, died Friday, December 23, 2005, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. He had been in poor health for the past several years.Mr. West was born April 19, 1920, in Aubrey, Arkansas, and was the son of William Robinson West and Susie Malone Dewberry West. He lived in St. Francis County most all of his life and was a member of the Madison United Methodist Church for fifty-five years. He was a member of the American Legion, the V.F.W., had served on the Board of the St. Francis County Farmers Association, the St. Francis County Farm Bureau, was elected and had served as a St. Francis County J.P., and was a St. Francis County Constable. He served in World War II in the First Armored Division under General Patton in North Africa and Sicily.Mr. West married Clara Edith Gray in 1946, and she survives him along with one son, Mr. John West of Forrest City; one daughter, Mrs. Debra West Risley of Flora, Mississippi; one brother, Mr. Harrison West of Sylvan Hills, Arkansas; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Baker of Jacksonville and Mrs. Mabel Caster of North Little Rock; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Betty West Walls of Colt; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He had two sons, Randy West and Gary West, both who preceded him in death.Services for Mr. West will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2005 with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery
WEST SON UNK 3 1896 FCTIMES
WHEATLEY-DR.JAMES R.WEST AND WIFE HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE DEATH OF THEIR BRIGHT LITTLE SON.3-6-1896
WEST STEPHANIE CAROL MS. JONES 7 5 1982 8 15 2003 BELL NATIVE
Ms. Stephanie Carol Jones West, age 21, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis following an accident.Ms. West, born July 5, 1982, in Forrest City, was the daughter of Dana Carol Jones and Phyllis Ann Adams Jones. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and attended the Old Fashion Baptist Church in Palestine.Ms. West is survived by a daughter, Kaydin Elizabeth West of Forrest City; her father, of Palestine; her mother, of West Helena; a sister, Amy Lasha McElduff of Palestine; her paternal grandparents, Dana and Delores Jones of Palestine and a host of relatives and friends. A daughter of Ms. West, Karly Don McLaughlin, also died in the accident.Funeral services for Ms. West were held on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed in Bell Cemetery.
WESTBROOK PAIRLEE MRS. 10 28 1911 12 24 1998 FRIENDSHIP
Pairlee Westbrook, 87, died Thursday, December 24, 21998, at Crestpark Retirement Home. She was a resident of Lee County and a member of Friendship M.B. Church in Rondo. She is survived by four daughters, Hattie Cunningham of Middletown, OH, Tecolia Mitchell, Ethel Cross and Pauline Wade, all of St. Louis; one son, Walter Westbrook, also of St. Louis; two sisters, Theora Hensley of Benton Harbor, MI and Lucenda Brandon of Chicago; 22 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary and Frances; and two sons, Sherman and Frank. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 2, at 2 p.m. at Friendship M.B. Church with Rev. Earl Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Friendship Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Dean Woodson, Ronnie Westbrook, Donald Johnson, Ronald Scott, Steve Woodson and Stacey Oliver. Honorary pallbearers were deacons of Friendship Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Marianna Funeral Home.
WESTBROOK THOMAS 11 11 1941 9 17 2002 BELL NATIVE
Mr. Thomas Westbrook, age 60, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, at his home.Mr. Westbrook was born Nov. 11, 1941, in Palestine, the son of Thomas Westbrook and Ozella Lane Westbrook. He lived in Palestine for most of his life, was retired from Leaf Incorporated in Memphis and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Palestine.Mr. Westbrook married Barbara Coons in 1962, and she survives him along with two daughters, Cindy Reeves and Vanessa Ferguson both of Palestine; two brothers, Bill Westbrook and Robert Westbrook both of Marmaduke; two sisters, Sarah Lindsey of Mississippi and Doris Cook of Palestine and three grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Westbrook will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in Bell Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
WESTERN JIM 10 12 1949 10 11 2008 MAPLE SPRINGS USNAVY
Jim WesternPublished: Monday, October 13, 2008Jim Western, 58, of Batesville died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in a Memphis hospital.Born Oct. 12, 1949, in Newport, he was the son of Alfred Gray Western and Nellie Ivonne Ball Western. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was an industrial automation machinist and an ordained minister of music. He was of the Assembly of God faith.Survivors include his mother of Batesville; a son, Dan Western of Roscoe, Ill.; a daughter, Tina Hurd of Roscoe; three brothers, Mike Western and Randy Western, both of Batesville, and Donnie Western of Kentucky; a sister, Karen Lumpkin of Rosie; three grandsons, Josh Western, Peyton Western and Evyn Western, all of Roscoe; and several nephews and nieces.He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Ronnie Lynn Western; and his grandparents, Alfred E. and Myrtle Mae Western and Joe and Gladys Ball.MEMORIALs will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel with J.R. Tinkle officiating. A private family burial will be in Maple Springs Cemetery near Oil Trough at a later date.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.Memorials may be made to the Jimmie Western Family, c/o Dan Western, 9732 Rambouillet Ridge, Roscoe, IL 61073.
WESTMORELAND FLOSSIE M. MRS WRIGHT 5 19 1932 4 4 2001 CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK
Mrs. Flossie M. Wright Westmoreland, age 68, of Parkin, formerly of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at the Regional Medical Center of Northeast Arkansas in Jonesboro.She was born May 19, 1932, in Greene County, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ella Wicker Wright. She was a graduate of Parkin High School. In 1953 she married Fred Westmmoreland, who survives her. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Parkin.In addition to her husband, Mrs. Westmoreland is survived by two sons, Terry Westmoreland and Mark Westmoreland, both of Wynne; a daughter, Holly Lee Todd of Paragould; three sisters, Doris Pressgrove of Jonesboro, Opal Whitener of Madison, Miss. and Cleavie Godaux of Parkin and five grandchildren.She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Dossie Wright; and by three sisters, Florine Wood, Edith Jones and Elanor Neimeyer.Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the First Baptist Church of Parkin, with the Rev. John Finn officiating, assisted by the Rev. Johnny Green. Burial will be in the Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery at Marion under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne.
WESTON ANNA E. 1885 5 10 1890 JOHNSON
DAU.OFROBERT O. AND N.L.WESTON AGE 5 YEARS AND ONE MONTH
WHEAT CLARENCE UNK 11 2 1898 FCTIMES
Clarence Wheat, eldest son of Prof.and Mrs.Thomas H.Wheat, of Redfield, died Wednesday morning. Mrs.Laura (Prince)Wheat is a daughter of Mrs.G.W.(Nee Kent-Prince, Hodges) McCormick of this county. The family is well known throughout the county, having resided in the city some ten years.11-4-1898
WHEAT THOMAS H. JR. 1888 5 9 1903 UNKNOWN
Thomas H.Wheat, Jr., fifteen years of age, grandson of Mrs.Jennie McCormick, died at a Little Rock infirmary last Sunday, May 9,1903, of blood poison, The family formerly lived in this city where they have many friends and acquaintances. The Times extends sympathy to the parents. 5-15-1903
WHEAT THOMAS H. PROF. 1856 11 18 1908 FCTIMES
11-20-1908 Prof.Tom H. Wheat, born in Lousiana, of Little Rock died in Little Rock Wednesday, Nov.18,1908 of swamp fever according to the doctors. He is connected by relatives in this city and acquaintances. He is survived by a widow and one daughter, Ethel.
WHEELER H. P. UNK 8 20 1909 FCTIMES
8-20-1909 DEATH OF MR.H.P.WHEELER=News reached the city this morning that Mr.H.P.Wheeler, of Memphis and Madison, head of the Wheeler Lumber Co., had died this morning, Aug.20,1909. The death was entirely unexpected, the gentleman in good health, and about his duties all of the preceding day. A son in law of the deceased, Mr.Eaton of Memphis, came out on the early morning train with an undertaker, who prepared the body for shipment to Memphis, where Mr.Wheeler's family resides and where arrangements for final interment will be made. The deceased leaves a wife and one son, Mr.J.W.Wheeler, of Memphis, and three daughters, Mrs.Eaton and Miss Pansy Wheeler of Memphis, and Mrs.Lindsey of Chicago. Deceased was prominent in the lumber and timber business and was widely known and favorably known to a large circle of acquaintances, to all of whom the news of his death was a shock.
WHEELER JOE GENERAL 1837 1 25 1906 NEW YORK GENERAL-CSA
Gen.Joe Wheeler, of Confederate fame, died yesterday at Brooklyn, N.Y. of pneumonia, aged 69 years. 1-26-1906
WHEELER MERRIAM LOUISE MRS MYATT 11 5 1921 10 17 2008 SUNSET MEMORIAL
Merriam Louise Wheeler, 86, of Clarendon, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Wheeler was born November 5, 1921 in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Sylvester Curtis Myatt and the late Hattie Viola Cox Myatt. She served as school secretary for thirty years and was Citizen of the Year in Clarendon. She was also a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Clarendon.Mrs. Wheeler is survived by her daughters, Merriam Turner and husband, Cecil, of Clarendon, Virginia "Ginger" Hickman and husband, Terry, of Clarendon, and Juanita "Nita" Smith and husband, Frank, of Sheridan, Arkansas; sisters, Sarah Major and husband, Al, of West Helena, Arkansas; Roberta Feemster of West Helena, and Betty Van Asselberg and husband, Tony, of Alexandria, Louisiana; son, Chester Myatt and wife, Wanda, of Elaine.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Preston Wheeler; and by a son, Wayne Wheeler.Graveside services for Merriam Wheeler will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Al Major will officiate.Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
WHEELER WILLIAM CARL 12 9 1940 8 6 2002 JOHNSON NATIVE
Mr. William Carl Wheeler, age 61, of Wheatley, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002 at his home.Mr. Wheeler was born Dec. 9, 1940 in Moro, the son of Virgil Albert Wheeler and Maurine Vondron Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a 1958 graduate of Marianna High School, a member of the Brinkley Lodge #295, the Albert Pike and William Nash Temples of 32* Mason, the Sahara Shrine Temple of Pine Bluff, district manager for Riceland Foods were he worked for 42 years and a Baptist.Mr. Wheeler is survived by his wife, Lucy Derrick Wheeler; one son, Adam Cain Wheeler of Marion; two daughters, Donna Kay Hunt of Marion and Pat Cary of Wheatley; two brothers, Bennie Lewis Wheeler and Gary Don Wheeler both of Moro; one sister, Kathy Darlene Skarda of Carlisle; and four grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Wheeler will be held Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002 at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home in Brinkley from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held Friday, Aug. 9, 2002 at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Brinkley with Rev. Cain Wheeler officiating with Rev. Jim McDaniel assisting. Burial will follow in Johnston Cemetery in Wheatley. The family requests that memorials be made to the Brinkley First Baptist Church or Heartline Christian Fellowship.
WHITAKER ISAAC 2 23 1906 4 23 2002 UNKNOWN NATIVE
Mr. Issac Whitaker, 92, of Memphis, formerly of Madison, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002Mr. Whitaker, born Feb. 23, 1906, in St. Francis County, to Pollie Moore Whitaker and Joseph Whitaker. He was a taxi operator in Forrest City and Madison for more than 50 years and was a member of Madison Light M.B. Church. He was also a farmer and a retired St. Francis County justice of the peace.Mr. Whitaker is survived by two daughters, Ann Whitaker of Chicago, Ill., and Claudyne Whitaker of Mequon, Wis.; a granddaughter; four great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corene Whitaker, in March of 2002 and by a daughter, Agretta Whitaker.Funeral services for Mr. Whitaker will be held Friday, May 3, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, 70 N. Bellevue Ave., Memphis, Tenn.
WHITAKER JAMES EDWARD 9 1 1911 1 17 1999 PARADISE GARDEN
James Edward Whitaker, 87, died Sunday, January 17, at Helena Regional Medical Center. He is survived by five sons, Charles Whitaker, James W. Whitaker, Alexander Whitaker and Anthony "Chomp" Holloway, all of Marianna and Lawrence E. Whitaker of Memphis; four daughters, Sarah Whitaker of Oakland, CA., Velma Whitaker Randolph of Little Rock, Martha Whitaker and Willie Mae Whitaker, both of Marianna; 44 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah K. Carter, Whitaker and his son, Paul Whitaker. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 23, at 1 p.m. at New Bethel Church in Marianna with Rev. Cecil Coleman officiating. Burial followed at PARADISE GARDENS in Edmondson. Arrangements were handled by Jackson and Highley Funeral Home
WHITAKER Marion MRS BELL 3 11 1924 8 31 2006 FPARK
Mrs. Marion Bell Whitaker, age 81, of Memphis, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, in Memphis. Mrs. Whitaker, the daughter of Cecil and Mary Weeks Bell, is survived by a son, Van E. "Bo" Whitaker III; a daughter, Mary Helen Stanford; one brothers, Don R. Bell of Forrest City; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van E. Whitaker Jr.; a sister, Maxine B. Gilbreath and a brother Cecil W. Bell. Funeral services for Mrs. Whitaker will be held on Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Woodland Presbyterian Church in Memphis. Graveside services will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Memphis Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Published: 2006-09-01-
WHITBY GETTIE UNK 7 14 1912 FCTIMES
7-19-1912 TWO MORE KILLINGS-ONE AT YOCONA NEIGHBORHOOD AND WHEATLEY=The torrid July weather seems to germinate crime and every summer brings its long list of killing and shooting scrapes. Despite the fact that two men were hung from the gallows on the 5th, within ten days two more killings have occurred. The coroner was called to Yocona Sunday morning, to investigate the killing of Jim Chalmers by Louis Barnett in a duel of pistols in a drunken brawl at a frolic the night before, July 13,1912. Sunday morning also, news reached the city that Gettie Whitby and John Washington, residents of Wheatley township, who had a long standing feud, met at the post office and began to fight, finally when Washington succeeded in drawing his weapon and firing four or five shots into Whitby, among the other wounds which included a broken neck, July 14,1912. Both men made their escape.
WHITE Baby UNK 9 1898 FCTIMES
Mrs. White lost her baby last week with fever.Pine Tree.9-9-1898
WHITE CARRIE MRS WILLIAMS 2 22 1918 12 28 2002 MADISON
Mrs. Carrie Williams White, BORN FEB.22,1918, age 84, of Madison, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mrs. White was a cook and is survived by four daughters, Lorene Sanders of Chicago, Ill., Ida Linsey Cowins of Madison, Geraldine Jones of Attadena, Calif., and Annie Clark of Memphis; three sons, William White of Madison, Charles White of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Tommie Lee White Jr. of Vicksburg, Miss.; 32 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mrs. White will be held on Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, at Madison Light M. B. Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at Madison Light M. B. Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. J. McKegon officiating. Burial will follow in Madison Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home.
WHITE CHARLES E. 10 8 1931 2 26 2003 MEMORIAL NATIVE
Mr. Charles E. White of Navarre, Ohio died Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at Massillon Community Hospital after a short illness. Mr. White was 71 years old. He was born October 8, 1931 in St. Francis County to Myrtle Martin Myers and William Henderson White. He resided in Forrest City, Arkansas for most of his life.Mr. White worked for many years as a supervisor with Warwick Electronics in Forrest City. Upon leaving that position in 1976, he was self-employed as a motel owner/operator until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Dade City, Florida.He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Currier White, of Navarre, Ohio; a daughter, Ginny White Huckaba and two sons, Charles N. White and William L. White, all of Forrest City, Arkansas. He also leaves three stepsons: Ron Currier of Orrville, OH, Rick Currier of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Russ Currier of Lawrenceburg, KY and a godson, Jeff Harris of Massillon, OH. Mr. White is also survived by a sister, Johnnie Ruth Dixon, of London, Arkansas and a brother, Gary White, of Clanton, Alabama, 12 grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.A MEMORIAL will be held Saturday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Forrest City, Arkansas. The Reverend Al Cullum will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the children's charity of your choice or the Humane Society.AR
WHITE CHARLES R. 12 8 1848 6 30 1912 HUGHES
7-5-1912 DEATH OF MR.CHARLES R.WHITE=On Sunday morning, June 30,1912, at his home in this city, after a short illness of only two weeks duration there passed the spirit of Mr.Charles R.White, an old and respected citizen of this county and city. Funeral services were held from the residence Monday, and interment was had at the Hughes cemetery, Rev.F.W.Gee of the Methodist church officiating. Deceased was a native of Missouri, being born in St.Louis in 1847. He came to Arkansas in the late sixties, and settled in this county. He married in 1871 to Miss Ludie Higgs, to which union were born three children, one alone, Lonnie White is surviving him. His first wife preceded him to the grave, and in 1893 he married Miss Sadie Johnson, who with one son, Master Charley White survive him. Upon coming to Arkansas he was a farmer and owned and operated a very successful farm on Crowley's Ridge north of Forrest City, which he sold and came to Forrest City and started a boarding house, where he lived when he died. He had been a member of the Methodist church for forty years, and was a Christian gentleman. We will miss him.
WHITE CLARENCE 1880 12 14 1903 HUGHES
Death of Clarence White-Clarence White, aged about 23 years of age, died of pneumonia at his parent's home about 2 1/2 miles north of town on Monday, Dec.14,1903, and was buried the next day in the Hughes cemetery. He was only confined to his bed a short time, though he had been experiencing chills for quite awhile. He was a young man of many noble qualities of head and heart, and his untimely demise will be regretted by his many friends. 12-18-1903
WHITE CLARYE C. DR. 3 26 1870 6 13 1903 ELMWOOD
An AwfulTragedy-Dr.C.C.White, the victim of barking dogs and a vicious horse, thrown from buggy and killed. Not since the day that poor John Webb lost his life in Keathley Lake by accidental drowning has this community been so horribly shocked and grieved until the news spread of the terrible fate of Dr.White. Sometime in the earlier hours of Friday night Dr.White received a summons to go to Caldwell to see Mrs.J.M.Wilson. As usual, he had his buggy brought around by Mose Myers, his colored hostler, and at about 11 o'clock they started from the doctor's residence towards town, it being necessary to go to the drug store for medicines. Mose Myers is an old family servant, having been with the doctor two and a half years, and with his father at Byhalia prior to that time. The horse had always shown spirited action, and on this occasion was especially restless, and at the outset undertook to run away. Myers said the Doctor just laughed and remarked "we've got a long trip before us, and she won't feel so good by the time we get home." He had scarcely finished the sentence when some dogs ran out from the side of the street barking and yelping, and the mare began kicking. About the second kick, the animal made she caught the lines and jerked them away from the driver. This occurred just past Brandon & Baugh's stable, and left the doctor and driver at the mercy fo the frantic horse. At this time the driver jumped, and landed safely, except being slightly stunned, bruised and his eyes filled with dust. The doctor followed the driver, but was thrown on his head at the crossing on Grant and Dillard streets just west of the Brandon & Baugh homestead, his head or back of neck striking one of the stepping blocks, inflicting fatal injuries. Bill Lewis, who was passing, got to the doctor before the driver. They thought him to be dead, and conveyed him to his home. He was consious for a few minutes. Asked for water and his mother, and for S.A.Rolfe, and said "please save me." He lingered unconscious until 1:25 p.m. on June 13,1903, when he expired. Dr.White was from Byhalia, Miss., and 32 years of age, being the elder son of Mr.& Mrs.S.W.White, one of the most prominent families of South Mississippi. His parents later moved to Memphis, and he moved to Forrest City to practice his profession in 1892. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., and readily built up a fine practice and was very popular with the people of St.Francis County. He had at one time been a hero of a small pox outbreak in this county, and valiantly risked his life for the people. Dr.White was a master Mason, and a member of the local camp of Woodemen of the World. On Jan.22,1901, he was happily married to Miss Linnie McNeil, daughter of Dr.McNeil of Olive Branch, Miss., who with one child, a lovely little one and a half year old girl, survive the ill-fated father and doctor. The remains were interred by Stevens Mortuary, and shipped to Memphis for burial in the family plot of Elmwood Cemetery. The following Masons and Woodmen as pall bearers, accompanied the remains: Rev.W.H.Dyer, John M. Nichols, B.F.McCrary, J.T.Johnson, W.P.Evans, M.N.Gaines, Max Yoffie, and Dr.N.P.Beauchamp. Also Dr.J.Dunnavant, Mr.E.A.Rolfe, who were very close friends of Dr.White. 6-19-1903
WHITE DEBRA ANN MRS BOWMAN 2 19 1962 7 24 2007 FCTIMES NATIVE
Mrs. Debra Ann White, age 45, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at UAMS Medical Center. Mrs. White was born Feb. 19, 1962, in Hughes and was a clerk at Baptist Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Mary Magalene Bowman of Forrest City; her husband, Jerry Lewis White of Forrest City; three daughters, M‚gan Jerrice White, Deidra DeAnna White and Mariah Derrice White, all of Forrest City; two brothers, Othell Bowman Jr., of Lewisville, Texas and Dennis Bowman of Cordova, Tenn., and six sisters, Joyce Cunningham, Sharon Buchanan and Ann Bowman all of Forrest City, Marie Frank of Benton Harbor, Mich., Barbara Paulette of Madison, Ill., and Rosalyn Patterson of St. Louis, Mo. Visitation for Mrs. White will be held on Friday, July 27, 2007, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the Summerfield M.B. Church with Elder Willie Paulette officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery.Published: 2007-07-26
WHITE DOSSIE B. MRS 12 1 1937 12 23 2003 CASTEEL
Mrs. Dossie B. White, age 66, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at her home.Mrs. White, born Dec. 1, 1937, in Somerville, Tenn., is survived by her husband, William Sherman White of Forrest City; a daughter, Debra Brewer of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Charles Brewer and Jerry Brewer of Memphis; six sisters, Mattie Brown of Memphis; Odalia Jones, Janice Sennett, Juanita Maclin and Vangeline Shaw, all of Somerville, Tenn., and Lorice Love of Los Angeles, California; and one grandchild.Visitation for Mrs. White will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at 1:30 p.m. at Prosperity M.B. Church with Rev. Uzziah Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.PER SSDI BIRTH 1936
WHITE JAMES E. 9 9 1927 10 1 2003 HUGHES USARMY
Mr. James E. "Jim" White, age 76, of Haynes, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at the Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.Mr. White was born Sept. 9, 1927, in Parkin and lived in St. Francis County most of his life. He was a retired truck driver, a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Rondo Baptist Church.Mr. White married Helen Beashers in 1946 and she preceded him in death in 1989. He married Emma Potts Maxwell in 1997 and she survives him along with three sons, James White Jr. of Wynne, Ricky White and Terry White both of Forrest City; a daughter, Barbara Matlock of Granbury, Texas; two step-sons, John Maxwell of Jacksonville and Richard Maxwell of Forrest City; three step-daughters, Margie Turner of Fort Worth, Texas, Viola Threat of Conway and Linda Pressgrove of West Memphis; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. White will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery.
WHITE JASPER M. UNK 8 6 1900 FCTIMES
Jasper White Killed-Jasper M.White, a timberman, and erstwhile landlord of the Memphis Outing Clubhouse on Blackfish Lake, in this county, was shot to death Monday, Aug.6,1900, by R.B.Sproles, who is also a timberman. The shooting occurred Mondy morning, about 8 o'clock, the weapon being used a 38-56 Winchester rifle. The vicitim lived about five hours after being shot. There was but one shot fired. The bullet entered the head at the right temple, and came out at or near the opposite eye. Sproles surrendered to the Sheriff on Tuesday, when Deputies Landrum and Murphree went after him. Sproles stated that the difficulty came about over a grindstone that White accused Sproles of stealing. White leaves a wife and two children, his reputation was quite shady. Sproles was discharged by Justice Gorman on the ground of justifiable homicide.8-10-1900
WHITE JEANETTE LOUISE MRS OLSON 4 29 1942 11 8 2002 LEWIS CEMETERY
Mrs. Jeanette Nepean White, age 60, of Wynne, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.Mrs. White, born April 29, 1942, in DeKalb Ill., was the daughter of Roy Olson and Nora King Olson. She was a cook for 10 years at Wynwood Nursing Center in Wynne, and was employed at Warwick in Forrest City. She was a Baptist.Mrs. White married Alvin Leon White in 1959 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2002. She is survived by one son, Bryant White of Wynne; six sisters, Dorothy West of Sycamore, Ill., Betty Marbutt and Gloria Roach of DeKalb, Ill., Ruby Long of Sherwood, Ill., Rosemary Olsen on Genoa, Ill., and Carol Simpson of Cortland, Ill; two brothers, John Nepean of Lanark Ill., and Lonnie Olsen of DeKalb Ill.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Votaw and Colleen Nepean, and a brother, Robert Nepean.Funeral services for Mrs. White were held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. Burial followed in Lewis Cemetery in Hickory Ridge.
WHITE JIMMIE RAY 4 29 1954 10 13 2001 STANLEY GROVE NATIVE
Mr. Jimmie Ray White, age 47, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit, Mich.Mr. White was born April 29, 1954, in Forrest City.He is survived by his wife, Peggy White of the home; a son, Nicholas Wilson of Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Vanity Wright of Forrest City; a step-mother, Susie White of Forrest City; three brothers, Elbert White Jr. of Russellville, James McDaniel of Marianna and Charles White of Detroit, Mich.; six sisters, Pearlie Mae Anderson, Elnora Blackwell and Joyce Martin, all of Muskegon, Mich., Bettie Brown of Detroit, Mich, Jeerlean Nesbitt of Forrest City and Teresa Hancock of Carrolton, Texas.Visitation for Mr. White will be held Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at 3 p.m., at Christ Temple Pentecostal Church with the Elder Thomas Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in STANLEY GROVE under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
WHITE JOHN FRANKLIN SR 6 19 1937 4 23 2003 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. John Franklin White Sr., age 65, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at his home.Mr. White, born June 1, 1937, in Forrest City, was a retired inspector with Yale Hoist. He is survived by his wife, Ann White, of Forrest City; four sons, John Franklin White Jr., Benjamin White and Justin White, all of Forrest City, Danny White of Shalimar, Fla.; three daughters, Renita White, Forrest City, Regenia Howard of Memphis and Jessica White of Forrest City; four sister, Lois E. Dean and Dorothy Garrett, both of Forrest City, Sederia L. Daniel of American Canyon, Calif. and Lillian W. Ross of Sherwood; two stepdaughters, Takita Jordan of Forrest City and Pamela Jordan of Pine Bluff; one stepson, Calvin Jordan Jr., of Pine Bluff; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. White will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2003, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Wayne Ross Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
WHITE JUANITA MRS CONYEARS 9 22 1922 9 7 2002 SPRINGFIELD CHURCH
Mrs. Juanita Conyears White, age 79, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at her home.Mrs. White was born Sept. 22, 1922, the daughter of Henry Conyears and Lillie Conyears.She is survived by her husband, Randall White of Forrest City; two brothers, Tommie Conyears of Moro and Curtis Conyears of St. Louis, Mo., and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by three infant sisters and a brother Henry White Jr.Funeral services for Mrs. Conyears were held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Moro. Burial followed in Springfield Church Cemetery under the direction of McNeal Funeral Home.
WHITE JUANITA MRS 5 10 1924 12 9 2001 PARADISE GARDENS
Mrs. Juanita White, age 77, of Hughes, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mrs. White is survived by three daughters, Catherine Miller of Jacksonville, Roberta White of Hughes and Linda D. Kadelak of Fayetteville, N.C.; five sons, Jesse White and Tommy White, both of Hughes, Eddie White Jr. of Jacksonville, David White of Palestine and Joe White of Dallas, Texas; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. White will be held tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Anthony Funeral Home Chapel in Anthonyville. Funeral services for Mrs. White will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at noon, at Rising Sun Missionary Baptist Church in Hughes. Burial will follow in PARADISE GARDENS in Edmondson, under the direction of Anthony Funeral Home.
WHITE LARRY D. 11 20 1951 7 10 2003 PARADISE GARDENS NATIVE
Mr. Larry D. White, age 51, of Forrest City, died Thursday, July 10, 2003, at his home.Mr. White was born Nov. 20, 1951, in Forrest City, the son of Lee White Sr. and Thelma Waddy White.Mr. White is survived by his wife, Lisa Roebuck White of Forrest City; a son, Marlon White of Denver, Colo.; two stepsons, Demetrius Roebuck and Demario Roebuck, both of Forrest City; two stepdaughters, Erica Roebuck and Granette Roebuck both of Forrest City; three sisters, Verna Robinson of Richmond, Calif., Deloris Reed of Silverspring, Md. and Joyce White of Forrest City; two brothers, Lee White Jr. of Memphis and Anthony White of St. Louis, Mo.; two grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mr. White will be held on Friday, July 18, 2003, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2003, at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Rev. Connie Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Gardens in Edmondson.
WHITE LINDA MRS FORD 2 3 1958 5 7 2006 PARADISE GARDENS
Mrs. Linda Jennings White, age 48, of Widener, died Sunday, May 7, 2006, at the Macedonia M.B. Church.Mrs. White was born Feb. 3, 1958, in Coldwater, Miss., the daughter of John L. Ford and Aurthur Mae Heard Ford. She was employed with the St. Francis County Health Unit for nine years as a CNA.Mrs. White is survived by her husband, Habakkuk White of Widener; two daughters, Valinda James of Widener and Debbie Turner of Colt; four sons, Derek Suggs, Robert White, Warren White and Garvin White all of Forrest City; four brothers, James Tate of Horn Lake, Miss., Bobby Williams of Clurson, Fla, Robert Williams of Houston, Texas and J.C. Taylor of Memphis; and 13 grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. White will be held on Friday, May 12, 2006, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at 12:30 p.m. at the Macedonia M.B. Church in Turrell with Pastor A.C. Burns officiating. Burial will follow in PARADISE GARDENS.
WHITE Lutie MAI 1890 11 26 1894 FCTIMES
Mr.Ed Landvoight went to Memphis Monday night to visit the bedside of Bert White, and attend the funeral of Mr.White's four year old daughter, Lutie Mai, who died Monday at 11:45 a.m. from the effects of a gunshot wound received Sunday, while on an excursion on the Steamer Golden Gate, plying in the Mississippi river. Mr. White is a brother of Mrs. Landvoight of this city. Accompanied by his children he was taking an outing Sunday, and boarded the steamer for a ride down the river. A party of hunters were aboard, who were shooting ducks, etc., and while in the act of breaching, a Mr. Phillip's gun was accidentally discharged, the charge penetrating the hurricane deck, and lodging in the head of Mr.White's daughter, and in his arms, hands and legs. The child never regained consciousness and died just 24 hours later.11-30-1894
WHITE MABLE I. MRS KEENUM 7 28 1923 1 31 2001 FPARK
Mrs. Mable I. White, age 77, of Widener, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, in her homeMrs. White was born July 28, 1923 in Alabama and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hartley Keenum. She lived in St. Francis County most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn White in 1997 and is survived by a daughter, Mecial Baldwin of Widener; two sisters, Lillian Montgomery, of Widener and Mavis Clark, of Alabama; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.A graveside service for Mrs. White is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at 1 p.m. in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
WHITE RAY 1 28 1939 2 28 2005 BELL
Mr. Ray White, age 66, of Oxford, Miss., died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in Oxford.Mr. White was born Jan. 28, 1939, in Winfield, Ala., the son of Raymond White and Myrle Dean Weeks. He lived for several years in Hot Springs, worked in the home improvement industry and was a Baptist.Mr. White married Brenda Halbert in 1958 and she survives him along with two sons, Mike White of Abbeville, Miss. and Curtis White of Hernando, Miss; his mother of Marianna; four brothers, Lenon White of Palestine, Claudia White of Marianna and Thurman White and David White both of Forrest City; and two grandchildren.Funeral services were held graveside on Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Bell Cemetery in Palestine. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
WHITE RICKY LEWIS 12 9 1953 12 3 2003 HUGHES USNAVY
Mr. Ricky Lewis White, age 49, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. White was born Dec. 9, 1953, in Michigan City, Ind., the son of James E. White and Helen Beshears White. He lived in St. Francis County for all of his life. He was a truck driver and a boilermaker and was also a veteran of the United States Navy.Mr. White married Ginger Penna in 1992 and she survives him along with one daughter, Angie Bishop of Conway; a son, Ricky Lewis White Jr. of Forrest City, a setpson, Danny Weddington of Luxora; his stepmother, Emma Maxwell White of Haynes; two brothers, James White Jr. of Wynne and Terry White of Forrest City; a sister, Barbara Matlock of Texas and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. White will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, graveside at Hughes Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.ITE
WHITE SAM 4 28 1920 2 15 2003 FCTIMES NATIVE
Mr. Sam White, age 82, of Widener, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis. Mr. White was born April 28, 1920, in Hughes. He was a retired farmer.Mr. White is survived by his wife, Ida White of Widener; two daughters, Samella Jones and Dorothy Williamson, both of Forrest City; 11 sons, Albert White, Johnny White, Leroy White, Eddie White, Isiah White, Sam White and Theo White, all of Forrest City, Willie White, Alonzo White and Hezekiah White, all of Widener and Henry Lee of Madison; 59 grandchildren and 80 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. White will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at Clay Funeral Home from 1 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at the Days Temple Church of God in Christ at 12 noon with Elder John Henry Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery.
WHITE VIVIAN JUANITA MISS JONES 6 28 1937 12 9 1999 CLARK NATIVE
Vivian Juanita White, 62, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at her home. She was born June 28, 1937, in Colt to Clark Jones Sr. and Ruby Paige Jones. She retired from the Forrest City Police Department after twenty years of service as a crossing guard. She is Survived by two daughters, Renita Cole of Forrest City and Regenia Howard of Memphis, Tenn.; three sons, Theartic Green of Jonesboro, John White Jr. of Forrest City, and Danny White of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Bernice Davis of Detroit, Mich., and Claudia Brinker of Calumet, Ill.; four brothers, Clark Jones Sr. of Detroit Mich., Harold Jones of Gary, Ind., Benjamin Jones of Michigan City, Ind., and Elmo Chism of Seattle, Wash.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held today at 12 noon at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Cato Brooks officiating. Burial followed at Clark Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
WHITE WILLIAM S. 12 13 1928 1 9 2004 MEMORIAL PARK USMC
Mr. William S. "Doc" White, age 75, of Olive Branch, Miss., died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2004, at Methodist Hospital - Germantown.Mr. White, a retiree from the Shelby County School District, was a member of First Baptist Church in Collierville, Tenn., and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He is survived by a daughter, Leigh White Trail of Forrest City; two sons, William Edward White of Olive Branch and Andrew S. White of Germantown; a sister, Doris Ryan of Collierville; a brother, S.Q. White Jr. of Germantown; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. White was preceded in death by his wife, Murlene Lamar White.Funeral services for Mr. White will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch. Burial will follow in Memorial Park South Woods.The family requests memorials be made to the Kirby Woods Baptist Mission Fund or First Baptist Church of Forrest City.
WHITED VICTORIA MRS SHANROCK 9 19 1969 10 13 2008 UNKNOWN
Published: Tuesday, October 14, 2008EVENING SHADE - Victoria Shanrock Whited, 39, of Evening Shade died Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at her home.Born Sept. 19, 1969, in San Diego, she was the daughter of Dennis D. Shanrock Sr. and Linda Pries Shanrock. She was a homemaker and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and First Baptist Church, both in Evening Shade.Survivors include her husband, Larry Whited; two daughters, Brittany Chavers of Evening Shade and Kristina Jansky of Batesville; her parents of Evening Shade; a brother, Dennis Shanrock Jr. of Evening Shade; a sister, Sherry Reudy of Ridgeway, Minn.; three grandchildren, Hunter Chavers and Brylei Chavers, both of Evening Shade, and Lucas Wayne Jansky Jr. of Batesville; and several nephews and nieces.MEMORIALs will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Evening Shade with Robert Hutchison officiating. Arrangements are by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.Visitation will be at the home of Dennis and Linda Shanrock in Evening Shade
WHITEHEAD HOWARD 5 6 1931 3 24 2002 HALK CEMETERY
Mr. Howard Whitehead, age 70, of Wynne, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne.Mr. Whitehead, born May 6, 1931, in Gunter's Mountain, Ala., was the son of Wes Whitehead and Florence Pruitt. He lived in Cross County for 30 years and was a retired soybean and rice farmer.Mr. Whitehead is survived by his wife, Louella Martin Whitehead of Wynne; a son, Roger Dale Whitehead of Wynne; two daughters, Linda Faye Stevenson of Forrest City and Brenda Kay Hunt of Wynne; four sisters, Plumer Weeks, Ruth Kiggins, Pauline Yarbrough and Kathleen Franklin, all of Osceola; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and a sister.Visitation services for Mr. Whitehead will be held, Tuesday, March 26, 2002, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne. Graveside services for Mr. Whitehead will follow at 10:45 a.m. at Halk Cemetery in Wynne with Rev. T. G. Ramsey officiating. Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne is in charge of arrangements.
WHITEHORN ALICE FARRAR MS. 2 28 1932 9 18 2001 BELL
Ms. Alice Farrar Whitehorn, age 69, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001. Ms. Whitehorn was born Feb. 28, 1932 and was a long time employee of General Industries in Forrest City, before retiring in 1983. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Palestine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Whitehorn in 1990. Ms. Whitehorn is survived by one son, Bobby Whitehorn of Forrest City; two daughters, Frankye Davis of Fort Worth, Texas and Valerie Giles of Indianola, Iowa and seven grandchildren. Visitation for Ms. Whitehorn will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in Bell Cemetery in Palestine. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
WHITESIDE HATTIE SHURN MRS 12 13 1912 2 24 2003 STANLEY GROVE
Mrs. Hattie Shurn Whiteside, BORN DEC.13,1912, age 89, of Colt, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Visitation services for Mrs. Whiteside will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne and on Saturday, March 1, 2003, at the Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2003, at the Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in STANLEY GROVE in Colt.
WHITFIELD MOSE UNK 6 7 1907 FCTIMES
Johnson Light, are charged with killing a man at Bonner's mill, three miles north of Quigley, last Friday night. The trouble is said to have originated over a woman named Jessie Bell, who resides here in Forrest City.06/14-1907
WHITING HELEN MRS SIMS 5 5 1921 5 22 2005 HUNTER
Mrs. Helen Sims Whiting, age 84, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 22, 2005, at her home.Mrs. Whiting was born May 5, 1921, in Hunter, the daughter of James Christy Sims and Viola Darr Sims. She made her home in Forrest City for most of her life, was a housewife, a charter member of the P.E.O. in Forrest City, was a student at East Arkansas Community College, a member of the literati class and a member of the First United Methodist Church.Mrs. Whiting married Paul W. Whiting in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 2002. She is survived by three daughters, Ellen Whiting Alderson of Forrest City, Paula Whiting Carter of Memphis and Christy Whiting Cranor of Russellville; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.Visitation for Mrs. Whiting will be held on Monday, May 23, 2005, at 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Hunter Cemetery in Hunter with Rev. Shauna Silmon and Rev. Larry Kelso officiating.
WHITING PAUL WILLIAM 10 31 1921 3 3 2002 HUNTER VET-WWII
Mr. Paul William Whiting, aged 80, of Forrest City, died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at his home.Mr. Whiting was born Oct.. 31, 1921, in Lake City, the son of Kenneth and Bertha Louise Whiting, He had lived in Forrest City the past 50 years and was a farmer and representative for Allied Chemical Co.. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the First United Methodist Church, a Rotary Club member and was a past president of the Forrest City Country Club.In 1941 he married Helen Sims, who survives him, along with three daughters, Ellen W. Alderson of Forrest City, Paula W. Carter of Memphis and Christy W. Cranor of Russelville. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great grandchild.Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at Stevens Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held graveside at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the Hunter Cemetery in Hunter, with the Rev. Rex Darling officiating. The funeral procession will leave from Stevens Funeral home at 12 noon Wednesday. The family requests that memorials be made to the Forrest City Public Library or to the First United Methodist Church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WHITLATCH WALTER E. JR. 12 21 1925 10 2 1999 FPARK VET-WWII
Walter E. Whitlatch Jr., age 73, of Wynne, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City. He was born Dec. 21, 1925, in Obion, Tenn., to Walter and Loraine Whitlatch. He had lived in Forrest City most of his life. He was retired from Arkla Gas, a veteran of World War II, and attended the Fitzgerald Baptist Church. He married Shirley Eslinger in 1942, and she preceded him in death in 1994. He married Ann Jordan in 1995, and she survives him along with a son, Tim Whitlatch of Milwaukee, Wis.; four daughters, Linda Larmore of Florida, Pat Whitlatch of Palestine, Vicki Long of Judsonia, Jill Shiplett of Searcy; his mother, Loraine Whitlatch of Mississippi; a brother, Charles Whitlatch of North Carolina; four sisters, Oleida Stewart and Juanita Martin, both of Mississippi, Dorothy Hale of Camden, Jo Lofton of Texas; 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters: Judy Chapman and Kathy Nerns. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WHITMORE ELIZA UNK 6 1907 FCTIMES
Eliza Whitmore aged man dead. 06/14-1907
WHITSELL CHARLES 8 4 1947 4 3 2002 Shannon Rose Hill
Mr. Charles Whitsell, age 54, formerly of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at a Texas hospital.Mr. Whitsell was retired from H.E.B. Hospital with 10 years of service and from Lennox Air Conditioning after 23 years of service.He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lorraine Whitsell; one son, K.C. Whitsell; two daughters, Kimberly Burkhardt and Kelli Cole; three sisters, Teresa Crities, Kerry Ellison and Sherry Hartman; and eight grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Whitsell will be conducted on Friday, April 5, 2002, from noon to 8 p.m., with the family receiving guest from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Lucas Funeral Home, located at 1321 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Lucas Funeral Home, with burial following in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Lucas Funeral Home.
WHITTENTON Donald Ray 11 22 1946 5 10 2001 FPARK NATIVE
Mr. Donald R. Whittenton, age 54, of Palestine, died Thursday, May 10, 2001.Mr. Whittenton, born Nov. 22, 1946, in Forrest City, was the son of Ralph Whittenton and Mary Ella McMickle Whittenton. Mr. Whittenton was an employee with Harwick Chemical in Wynne and had lived in the Forrest City area for his entire life. He was also a Baptist.Mr. Whittenton is survived by a son, Joseph Dansby Whittenton of Austin, Texas; a sister, Paula Kyle of Forrest City; a brother, Ronnie Whittenton of Moore, Okla. and a grandson. He was preceded in death by a brother Joe Whittenton in 1969.There will be visitation services for Mr. Whittenton Saturday, May 12, 2001, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 13, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
WHITTENTON FANNIE MRS COX 6 1868 7 27 1912 CITY
8-2-1912 DEATH OF MRS.J.A.WHITTENTON=On last Saturday morning, July 27,1912, the soul of Mrs.J.A.Whittenton of the Yocona neighborhood, passed to its maker, after a painful illness of nine days. Mrs.Whittenton was in her forty fourth year, having been born in June 1868. She came to Arkansas when a child with her parents, Mr.& Mrs.John Cox, and resided in this county continuously until her death. She married in Nov.1898 to Mr.J.A.Whittenton, and to their union were born eleven children, one of whom, Mr.Willard Whittenton, in addition to her husband survive her. Mrs.Whittenton joined the Baptist church when seventeen years of age, and was a conscientious, consistent Christian woman, who was loved by all who knew her. The remains were interred in the Forrest City cemetery Saturday, Elder James A.Smith officiating.
WHITTENTON JERRY PAT 4 21 1933 2 26 2004 FPARK NATIVE USNAVY
Mr. Jerry Pat Whittenton, age 70, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Whittenton was born April 21, 1933, in Forrest City, the son of Joseph C. Whittenton and Zelma Royal Whittenton. He lived in Forrest City for all of his life, was a veteran of the United States Navy, retired from AP&L, a member of the Moose Lodge, active in the J.C. Ball Program and was a Baptist.Mr. Whittenton is survived by a son, Terry Whittenton of Forrest City; one step-son, Bart Calvert of Ward; a step-daughter, Tammy Headley of Forrest City; two sisters, Doris Halbert of Forrest City and Mary O'Kelly of Protho Junction; a brother, R.H. "Bud" Whittenton of Forrest City; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Whittenton will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
WHITTENTON JOHN IRA 11 4 1870 5 28 1912 CITY
5-31-1912 DEATH OF MR.JOHN I. WHITENTON=Died at his residence west of the city, Tuesday morning, May 28,1912, after a short illness. The announcement of his death Tuesday morning was the first intimation his many friends in the city had of Mr.Whittenton ever being seriously ill, much less the victim of the dread Angel of Death, and was received with profound sorrow and regret. The remains were laid to rest in the Forrest City cemetery Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World, and a large number of friends paid their last tribute by their attendance. Mr.Whittenton was 41 years of age at the time of his death, was born in Tennessee, but had practically lived in St.Francis county his whole life. Mr.Whittenton leaves a wife and nine children, four boys and five girls. He was a member of the Geo.P.Taylor Lodge No.196, I.O.O.O.F.
WHITTENTON MAY LUCILLE MISS 4 27 1891 12 1 1905 CITY
A TRIBUTE OF LOVE=Darling May, daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Joe and Fannie Whittendon departed this life on Dec.1,1905, and was laid to rest in the Forrest City cemetery Saturday, Dec.3. On the Sunday following, little Stella Mai Bryan, who could not be at the funeral, laid flowers from Austin, Texas with loving hands on the grave of her bosom friend and schoolmate. 12-22-1905
WHITTENTON NAOMI MISS 1899 1 16 1909 CITY
1-29-1909 We are saddened to learn of the death of little Miss Naomi, the sweet and beautiful ten year old daughter of our friend and patron, Mr.Joseph A. & Fannie Whittenton, which sad event occurred on Saturday, Jan.16,1909 at the home 5 miles southwest of the city, in Franks township. She had an attack of gastritus and complications caused her death. The remains were laid to rest in the Forrest City Cemetery on Sunday, following, Elder W.E.Pippin of the Baptist church conducting the religious ceremonies in the presence of a large number of friends of the bereaved family.
WHITTENTON PATTI MISS 1902 10 12 1910 CITY
10-21-1910 Little Patti Whittenton's spirit ascended to heaven on Oct.12,1910. The patient little sufferer, only eight years of age, bore her sickness of two weeks bravely, never murmuring when being administered to. Patti was the only daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Joseph A. and Fannie Whittenton and their aspirations for her ran high, but God needed another bud to blossom in Heaven and took her to join her little sister, her preceded her four months before her death. Funeral services were conducted at the Forrest City Cemetery by Bro.Garrett Wednesday afternoon in the presence of many sorrowing friends and relatives.
WHITTENTON ROBERT IRVIN UNK 10 16 1911 CITY
10-20-1911 DEATH=DEATH OF ROBERT IRVIN WHITTENTON=The second son of Mr.& Mrs.John I. Whittenton of Yocona, neighborhood, died at the home of his parents, Monday night, Oct.16,1911, after nine days of sickness with malarial hematura. The young man, who was a brght, lovable boy was attending school at Yocona schoolhouse at the time of being stricken with his fatal illness. Besides his parents, he leaves four brothers, Clifford, Thomas, Jack and Jamie, five sisters, Mrs.Will Fisher, of this city, and Misses Nora, Deta, Mabel, and Ola survive him and mourn the loss of their loved one. The funeral proceeded from the family residence to the Forrest City cemetery, where Elder E.P.J.Garrott of the Baptist church, of this city, performing the ceremonies. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives.
WHYTE A. CAPT. UNK 1900 FCTIMES
We are in receipt of a postal from Corpus Christi, Texas, which is the first news of the death in that city of Capt.A.Whyte, formerly of Madison. We have been unable to find out the date of death, but believe it to be several weeks ago.11-23-1900
WICKS HANNAH M. 12 8 1908 8 11 2003 CASTEEL
Mrs. Hannah Wicks, age 94, of Forrest City, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Wicks was born on Dec. 8, 1908, in Louisville, Miss. and was a retired house keeper. She is survived by many relatives and friends.Visitation for Mrs. Wicks will be held on Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at 10:30 a.m., at the Beth Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Rayfield Walker officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
WIDBY LILLIE MRS ODOM 5 24 1912 7 27 1968 FPARK
Mother July 28, 1968-Mrs. Widby's Rites Set Today At 2-Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Widby, 56, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Stevens Funeral Home, burial to follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Mrs. Widby died at her home in the Powers Community southeast of Forrest City. She had been recovering from surgery three and a half months ago and her death came suddenly from a heart attack.Born May 24, 1912, in Hickory Ridge, she was the daughter of Alice Watts Odom and Robert Odom. A Baptist, she had made her home in and around Forrest City all her life.Survivors include two sons, Charles Widby and Carel Por--- of Forrest City, and six grandchildren.Forrest City Times Herald-Brenda Huntley
WIDENER JOHN UNCLE UNK 1 1905 UNKNOWN
Word has just reached us of the death of Uncle John Widener, which occurred at Heber, Ark., the latter part of January. Widener was one of the pioneers of St.Francis bottoms, having located there in 1840, near the site of the town of Widener, which was named after his brother. About a year ago he and his son moved there. He was universally loved and respected, his word was law, and many differences were settled amicably by his judgement. His old friends and acquaintances will grieve to learn of his demise. Peace to his ashes. 2-10-1905
WIGGINS JAMES WESLEY JR. 9 22 1920 12 23 1998 MT.MORIAH
James Wesley Wiggins, Jr., 78, died Wednesday, December 23, in his home. He was a resident of Lee County and a member of Mt. Moriah M.B. Church. He is survived by his wife, Edna Wiggins; three sons, Lee Andrew Wiggins of Parkin, James W. Wiggins, III of Phoenix and Charles Huron of Forrest City; six daughters, Maxine Robinson of Marianna, Diane Campbell of Gill, Lee Esther Lee of Little Rock, Mary Catherine Anderson of North Little Rock, Betty Jean Sharks of Phoenix and Ruby Mae Greening of Jacksonville; two brothers, Steve Wiggins and Sylvester Wiggins, both of Gill; one sister, Rosetta Wiggins of Gill; 23 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church with Rev. Johnny Lockhart officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marlon Wiggins, E. Lamar Lee, Randy Lee, Walter Whitley, Michael Whitley and Jamaal Broadway. Honorary pallbearers were Rev. Lee A. Wiggins, Charles Huron Wiggins, Rev. Danny Robinson, Erron Lee, Melvin Campbell and James Wiggins III. Arrangements were handled by Marianna Funeral Home.
WIGGINTON LARRY LAFAYETTE 10 7 1925 11 20 2004 UNKNOWN USNAVY-WWII
Larry Lafayette Wigginton, 79, of McComb, Mississippi, died Nov. 20, 2004, at McComb Extended Care. Mr. Wigginton was born Oct. 7, 1925, in Booneville to Larry Matthew Wigginton and Lena Hill Wigginton of Tishomingo County.He was a resident of Forrest City from 1949 to 1988. He was retired from Arkansas Power and Light Co. with 3712 years service. He also was a former insurance salesman for Catchings Funeral Home inMcComb. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served two years in the South Pacific on the USS Hollandia GVE 97, an air craft carrier. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a founding member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Forrest City. He was an active member of East McComb Baptist Church until his health failed. He was involved in the church building ministry and was a Gideon. He was a deacon and had served as chairman of the deacons' board twice. He was very active in the visitation program and his family said that had led many souls to Christ. He also was assistant Sunday school teacher in his class.His family said he was a very loving father and grandfather.Mr. Wigginton was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Annie Gray Smith Wigginton; three brothers, James, Clint and R.C. Wigginton; and two sisters, Lucy and Louise Wigginton.Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Marvel Taylor Wigginton of McComb; son, Robert E. Wigginton and wife Sandra of Forrest City, AR; daughter, Shara and husband Jeff Holt of St. Augustine, FL; grandson, Kerry Wigginton and his wife Caroline of Austin, Texas; a granddaughter, Kristi Kelley and her husband Scott of Lincoln Park, Minn.; a stepson Johnny Taylor and wife Janet of Brandon; a stepdaughter, Grace Ann Taylor Elam and her husband Bob of Huntsville, AL; two stepgrandsons, David Chapple and wife Margot of Austin and Rob Elam and wife Cyndi of Birmingham, Ala.; three stepgranddaughters, Paige Taylor of Oxford, Kristi Severson and husband Jon of Houston, Texas, Michelle Phillips and husband Jeff of Flint, Texas; eight great-grandchildren, Madison Kelley, Luke Wigginton, Aven and Cason Severson, Anna and Claire Phillips and Alex and Zack Elam; three sisters, Bonnie Skelton of Corinth, Margle Leathers of Saltillo and Dorothy Mason of Southaven; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
WILBORN JOHNNY LEE 1941 10 10 2001 LOCUST GROVE
Mr. Johnny Lee Wilborn, age 60, of Widener, formerly of Hughes, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Wilborn is survived by his wife, Georgia Wilborn of Widener; his mother, Queenester Brewer of Blytheville; five daughters, Carolyn Fuller of Blytheville, Raynette Houston and Patricia Wilborn both of Flint, Mich., Laytonya Gardner of Southhaven, Miss and Ja'net Wilborn of Hughes; five sons, Johnny Wilborn Jr. of Atwater, Calif., Theodis Wilborn of Grand Blanc, Mich., Randy Wilborn of Flint, Mich., Tommy Wilborn of Blytheville and Maurice Fuller of West Memphis; three sisters, Erma Jean Parnell, Juanita Guy and Estella Wilborn of Detroit, Mich.; three brothers, Willie Wilborn, Robert Wilborn and Joe Wilborn, all of Blytheville; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Wilborn will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Anthony Funeral Home Chapel in Anthonyville; and Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, from 12 to 1 p.m., at the New Bethel Church of God in Christ in Hughes. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the church with burial to follow in Locust Grove Cemetery in Hughes with Anthony Funeral in charge of the arrangements
WILBURN ISSAC G. JR. 9 11 1932 6 22 2007 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Issac G. Wilburn Jr., age 74, of Forrest City, died Friday, June 22, 2007, at Methodist Hospital - Central in Memphis. Mr. Wilburn was born Sept. 11, 1932, in Forrest City. He was a retired elementary school principal in the Forrest City School District and is survived by his wife, Birdie Mae Wilburn of Forrest City; four sons, Isaac Wilburn III and Darrell Wilburn, both of Forrest City, and Michael Wilburn and Benjamin Wilburn, both of Little Rock; a daughter, Berlinda Boyd of Forrest City; a brother, Ronald Hutchins of Forrest City and 11 grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Wilburn will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2007, from noon to 1 p.m. at Beth Salem M.B. Church with funeral services following at 1 p.m. at the church. Rev. Rayfield Walker will officiate the services with burial following in CASTEEL. Clay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Published: 2007-06-28
WILBURN JUANITA D. MRS 2 1 1903 10 6 1999 MADISON NATIVE
Juanita D. Wilburn, age 96, of Madison, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at her home. She was born Feb. 1, 1903, in Madison. She was a retired Madison school teacher. She is survived by a daughter, Ouida M. Allen of Madison; a son, Isaac Wilburn Jr. of Forrest City; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at Clay Funeral Home from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at 1 p.m. at Madison Light Baptist Church with Rev. Lonzo Gatlin officiating with burial following in Madison Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
WILBURN LYTHA JUANITA MRS 12 30 1935 4 11 2002 CASTEEL
Mrs. Lytha Juanita Wilburn, age 66, of Forrest City, died Thursday, April 11, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Wilburn, born Dec. 30, 1935 in Foreman, was a retired teacher's assistant at Central Elementary School in Forrest City and a member of Salem M.B. Church in Forrest City.Mrs. Wilburn is survived by her husband, Roosevelt Wilburn, of the home; her mother, Cora Hooks, of Forrest City; two sons, Jackie Hooks, of Tulsa, Okla., and Barry Wilburn of Forrest City; a daughter, Beverly Wilburn, of Euless, Texas; seven sisters, Virda Polite and Ida Favors, both of Tulsa, Okla., Corarine Malone of Long Beach, Calif., Mammie Jones of Bristow, Okla., Kathrine Siggers of St. Louis, Mo., Betty Isabel and Alberta Stewart, both of Forrest City; five brothers, Mose Hooks of North Little Rock, Walter Hooks of Texarkana, Texas, Charles Hooks of Rancho Cuecamunga, Calif., Bill Hooks of Blue Springs, Mo., and Gene Hooks of Bristow, Okla.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Visitation services for Mrs. Wilburn will be held, Wednesay, April 17, 2002, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Wilburn will be held, Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Eddie Mosby officiating. Burial will follow at CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
WILDER ELIGHA C. 1908 11 10 2002 NEW HOPE
Mr. Eligha C. Wilder, age 94, of Moro, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, in Moro. He was a retired farmer.Mr. Wilder is survived by his wife, Mary Wilder and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation services for Mr. Wilder will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, from 12 to 5 p.m. at J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at New Hope M. B. Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. S. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery.
WILDER WILLIAM MILES REV. 3 8 1923 11 7 2001 FPARK
Rev. William Miles Wilder, age 78, of Fort Smith, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in a Fort Smith nursing home. Rev. Wilder was a retired Methodist minister who was a member of the North Arkansas Conference of the Methodist Church and was affiliated with the First United Methodist Church of Fort Smith. During his career, he served as pastor in many areas in Arkansas such as Forrest City and Wynne, was a published author and an active supporter of civil rights. Rev. Wilder is survived by his wife, Imo Jean Walls Wilder of the home; three daughters, Rev. Mary Wilder Cartwright of Indianapolis, Ind., Jean Wilder-Ayers of Kingwood, Texas and Dr. Elizabeth Wilder of Marion, Penn.; a son, W. Michael Wilder of Burlington, NC; a sister, Lucille Wilder of Madison, Wis. and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Jean Wilder. Visitation for Rev. Wilder will be held Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, at 10 a.m., at Roebuck Chapel of the First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith. Burial will follow in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Putman Funeral Home.PER SSDI:WILLIAM M WILDER 08 Mar 1923 09 Nov 2001 (V) 72903 (Fort Smith, Sebastian, AR)
WILEY ALFRED HENRY 5 2 1904 3 4 2000 SHADY GROVE
Mr. Alfred Henry Wiley, age 95, of Forrest City, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Crestpark Retirement Inn. He was born May 2, 1904, and was an elevator operator. He is survived by a brother, Thurman Wiley, of Forrest City; and a sister, Ethel Chapman, of St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be Friday, March 10, 2000, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 11, 2000, at 12 p.m. at Shady Grove M. B. Church with Rev. Ulysses Colthrane officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
WILKERSON AMANDA EDGAR MS 10 9 1979 6 21 2001 FPARK
Miss Amanda Edgar Wilkerson, age 21, of Forrest City, died Thursday, June 21, 2001, in Forrest City. Miss Wilkerson was born Oct. 9, 1979, in Little Rock. She was a student at the University of Mississippi and was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority. Miss Wilkerson was a member of the Episcopal Church. She is survived by her mother, Linda McAuley Carney of Proctor; her step-father, Gil Carney of Proctor; her father, Jim Edgar of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Drew Wilkerson of Proctor; a maternal grandmother, Sula Hobbie of Forrest City; a maternal great-grandmother, Kathryn Rauscher of Forrest City and a paternal grandmother, Edna Edgar of Forrest City. Graveside services will be held for Miss Wilkerson on Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. I
WILKERSON M. UNK 1899 FCTIMES
The Times regrets to learn of the death of M.Wilkinson of Palestine, who has been a subscriber for several years. He leaves a family, and they have our sympathy.3-3-1899
WILKES BILLY JOE 5 14 1954 1 9 1994 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Billy Joe WILKES, 39, died January 9, 1994 in Memphis. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 11, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church with Father Arnold Hearn and Rev. Leonard Nash as the officiating ministers. Interment was at Marianna Memorial Park cemetery with Roller-Citizen Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. He is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Waid Wilkes of Marianna; four sisters, Donna Gardner of Wynne, Betty Wilkes of Memphis, Sandra Childers of Forrest City and Aletta Poffenburgar of Fort Deposit, MD.; three brothers, Donald Wilkes of Nashville, Ricky Wilkes of Marianna and Waid Carol Wilkes of Richland. Pallbearers were Boyd Russell, Terry Hyslip, Eddie Pena, Dodd Daggett, Vince DeSalvo, Steve Hickingbottham, Wallace Joyner and Sam Oxner. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Dwight Gray and Irwin Carlow. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 22, 2005)
WILKIE THOMAS W. JR. 8 19 1900 12 6 2002 FPARK
Mr. Thomas W. Wilkie Jr., age 102, of Forrest City, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at his home.Mr. Wilkie was born Aug. 19, 1900, in Riverton, Ill., the son of Thomas William Wilkie and Florence Wilkerson Wilkie. He was a postman, a farmer and a member of the St. Francis County Farm Bureau. He was also a member of the Christian Church of Riverton, Ill.Mr. Wilkie married Paulyne Vance in 1943, and she survives him along with a daughter, Van Paula Wilkie of Forrest City; two sons, Tony Wilkie and Bill Wilkie both of Forrest City; and two grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Wilkie were held, graveside, Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery with Rev. Larry Kelso officiating. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements
WILKINS WALTER JACOB 10 12 1884 7 5 1909 CITY
7-9-1909 Mr.Walter Jacob "Jake" Wilkins was drowned near Cotton Plant last Monday, July 5,1909, while fishing. Mr.Wilkins formerly resided here. His remains were brought to Forrest City and interred in the cemetery Wednesday afternoon. The Times extends its sympathy to the family.
WILKINSON SALLIE SIMS 8 10 1893 2 2 1896 BELL
DAU.OF C.M. & KATE WILKINSON-PALESTINE-SALLIE WILKINSON, OF CAPILLARY BRONCHITIS, PALESTINE, ARK., DIED FEB.2,1896. DAUGHTER OF MR.& MRS.C.M.WILKINSON, AGE TWO YEARS AND SIX MONTHS.2-7-1896
WILLCUTT PEARL BIZZELL MRS 7 15 1926 8 18 2003 CHAPEL HILL
Mrs. Pearl Bizzell Willcutt, age 77, of Bethel Springs, Tenn., died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at her home.Mrs. Willcutt was a member of First Baptist Church of Bethel Springs and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a retiree from ITT. She is survived by her husband, L.V. Willcutt; two daughters, Yvonne Hart and Sherri Payne, both of Bethel Springs, Tenn.; two sons, Ronnie Bizzell of Oneonta, Ala., and Gary Bizzell of Bethel Springs; four step-daughters, Shelia McCoy of Waverly, Tenn., Marilyn Smith of McNairy, Tenn., Carolyn Lewis of Selmer, Tenn., and Cathy Griffin of Savannah, Tenn.; three sisters, Gladys Gill of Selmer and Mary Helen Hobbs and Donna Faye Tarbutton, both of Forrest City; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. Willcutt was preceded in death by a husband, John Ray Bizzell Jr.Funeral services for Mrs. Willcutt will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Bethel Springs First Baptist Church with Harold King officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.