ST.FRANCIS COUNTY,ARK.
416 Entries Updated March 1,2008
NATIVE - RAGLAND - VERLA - - MRS - VOSS - 3 16 1921 - 2 15 2002 - FPARK - - Mrs. Vera Voss Ragland, age 80, of Forrest City, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Ragland was born March 16, 1921, in Forrest City and was the daughter of George S. Voss and Lillie Poe Voss. She made her home in Forrest City all of her life and was a retired librarian from the Forrest City Public Library after 27 years of service. Mrs. Ragland was also an active member of the Cosmos Club, Musical Coterie, Wayside Garden Club and Y.M.W. Club. She was a membr of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church.She married Mervyn C. Ragland in 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1991. Mrs. Ragland is survived by two daughters, Karen Ragland Akers of Orange, Texas and Becky Ragland Evans of West Memphis; two sisters, Avus Vaughn of Fayetteville, N.C. and Lavada Savage of Bonn, Germany; one granddaughter and two great-grandsons.Visitation for Mrs. Ragland will be held Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at 10 a.m., at the Graham Memoria Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lisa Anderson officiating the service. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- RAHMLOW - EFFIE - JEAN - MRS - CARSON - 2 12 1940 - 3 6 2004 - FPARK - - Mrs. Effie Jean Rahmlow, age 64, of Memphis, died Saturday, March 6, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Rahmlow was born Feb. 12, 1940, in Blue Mountain, Miss., the daughter of Edgar Carson and Lettie Akins Carson. She lived in Memphis for most of her life and was a housewife.Mrs. Rahmlow married William K. Rahmlow and he preceded her in death in 1987. She is survived by a son, William B. Rahmlow of Forrest City; one daughter, Chante Phillips of Memphis; a sister, Lila Miller of Memphis and four grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Rahmlow will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery on Wednesday, March 10, 2004.
USAF - RAHMLOW - HENRY - B. - JR. - - 7 14 1937 - 11 21 2002 - FPARK - - IMAGE662-Mr. Henry B. Rahmlow Jr., age 65, of Searcy, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at White County Medical Center in Searcy.Mr. Rahmlow, born July 14, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Henry B. Rahmlow Sr. and Julia Eileen Orawsky. Mr. Rahmlow was a retiree from Yale Hoist and lived in Forrest City until moving to Searcy in 1989. He was a veteran of the Air Force and a Catholic by faith. He was also a member of the American Legion.In 1983, Mr. Rahmlow married Lila Wilson Roberson and she survives him along with three daughters, Susan Anderson of Locust Grove, Julia Baker of Indiana and Jamie Goodwin of Searcy; two sons, Herman Wilson of Tumbling Shoals and James Wilson of Searcy, and 10 grandchildren.Graveside funeral services for Mr. Rahmlow will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
17TH MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY-CSA - RAIFORD - PHILLIP - T. - SQUIRE - - 1841 - 9 8 1902 - MT.VERNON - - ANSWERED THE CALL=One by one the old confederates answer the roll call. Last Monday, Sep.8,1902, when the great Captain called the name of P.T.Raiford, he answered as promptly as of yore, and his spirit passed away to a happier life. Squire Raiford was well known in St.Francis county, and was 61? years of age and came to this county ten years ago from Byhalia, Miss., and had been elected several times as magistrate of Madison township. He was a member of the 17th Mississippi Infantry, and served gallantly throughout the Civil war. As a citizen, the squire was among the best; as a companion none held a closer place among his friends. He was a member of the N.B.Forrest Camp Confederates No.623, and was foremost in furthering the cause of the old soldier. The Squire had been feeble for two years, and had been taken to Memphis for treatment, and despite all the medical community attempted, he passed away at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr.Ike Mallory. He leaves two daughters, Mrs.G.N.Laughinghouse and Mrs.Ike Mallory-and a son in Memphis, to mourn his loss. The remains were interred in the MT.VERNON Tuesday morning under the auspices of the Masonic lodge, Rev.H.W.Dyer of the Methodist church officiating, assisted by Rev.J.J.Cornish of the Episcopal church. When all the ceremonies were completed, his old companions in arms gathered around the grave, while the bugler of the camp played "Taps". Circuit clerk adjourned for the burial of the Squire, and attended the burial. 9-12-1902
- RAIFORD - DEBBY - - - - UNK - 7 14 1912 - UNKNOWN - - 7-19-1912 KILLING AT BLACKFISH=Squire W.H.Cook of Lulu, in Blackfish township, came over Tuesday afternoon, having with him a man, Henry Banks, who is charged with the murder of Debby Raiford, new New Hope, in that township Sunday, July 14,1912, a plow coulter being used to perform the deed. From the testimony of the dead woman's husband, and brother, it appears the woman, not of sound mind, and was left alone in the house Sunday afternoon, and that her dead body was found by them on their return to the house shortly after dark. It appears that Banks had been seen going to the house and coming away with Raiford's mule, and that he had told witnesses of some trouble he and another man had, and that he was going to return to his house for a shotgun and return and kill him. Banks was taken into custody and taken to Forrest City for custody.
TSGT-USARMY-WWII - RAINES - FRANK - T. - - - 10 31 1914 - 2 17 2001 - FPARK - - 6659=TSGT-USARMY-WWII-Mr. Frank T. Raines, age 86, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at his home.Mr. Raines was born on Oct. 31, 1914, in Cullman, Ala. He was the son of James Martin Raines and Arizella Keith Raines. Mr. Raines made Forrest City his home most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II, a Baptist and a car dealer.Mr. Raines was married to Helen Frances Rice in 1943 and she survives him along with a daughter, Mickie Poindexter of Forrest City; a brother, James Richard Raines of Memphis; a sister Lucille Hodges, of Forrest City and one grandchild.Funeral services for Mr. Raines will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with the Rev. Joel Meredith officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NATIVE - RAINEY - RICHARD - ALLEN - - - 12 28 1946 - 1 6 2005 - BELL - - Mr. Richard Allen Rainey, age 58, of Palestine, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at his home.Mr. Rainey was born Dec. 28, 1946, in Heth, the son of John Rainey and Lula Rhynes Rainey. He worked in construction and attended the First Pentecostal Church in Forrest City.Mr. Rainey married Lisa Ellenburg in 2001 and she survives him along with two sons, Jacob Rainey and Caleb Rainey both of Palestine; a daughter, Rena' Rainey of Earle; a brother, J.P. Rainey of Palestine; three sisters, Martha Sue Zajac of Arnold, Mo., Mary Hudson and Sally Cooper both of Palestine and three grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Rainey will be held on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at 10 a.m. at BELL in Palestine.
- RAMSEY - RHONDA - ANN - - KAMPERT - 9 2 1969 - 9 26 2002 - BELL - - Mrs. Rhonda Ann Ramsey, age 33, of Colt, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002.Mrs. Ramsey was born Sept. 2, 1969, the daughter of Albert Kampert and Willadean Thigpen Kampert. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints of West Memphis.Mrs. Ramsey is survived by her husband, Greg Ramsey; two sons, Scottie Ramsey and Rusty Ramsey; one daughter, Ashley Ramsey; and her parents of Belleveere, Ill.Visitation for Mrs. Ramsey will be held Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services for Mrs. Ramsey will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Dover officiating. Burial will follow at BELL in Palestine under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home
VIETNAM - RAMSEY - DONALD - EUGENE - - - 11 12 1944 - 4 8 2006 - FPARK - - Mr. Donald Eugene "Donnie" Ramsey, age 61, of Forrest City, died Saturday, April 8, 2006, in Calico Rock.Mr. Ramsey was born Nov. 12, 1944, in Walnut Lake and was the son of Claude V. Ramsey and Joy Faye Flynn Ramsey. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, an employee of Sanyo Manufacturing and a member of the First Baptist Church.Mr. Ramsey married V. Carol Billingsley in 1964 and she survives him along with one son, Colby Ramsey of Marion; two daughters, Alishia Ramsey and LaDon Ramsey both of Forrest City; one brother, Tyrone Ramsey of Batesville; three sisters, Sue Peacock of Haynes, Shirley Evans of Forrest City and Kathy Davis of Caldwell; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Ramsey, in 1997.Visitation for Mr. Ramsey will be held on Monday, April 10, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at the First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
- RAMSEY - JANICE - FAYE - MRS - HOSKYN - 12 31 1944 - 10 22 2004 - FPARK - 5736 - Next to Claude Ramsey-Mrs. Janice Faye Ramsey, age 59, of Stuttgart died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004.Mrs. Ramsey, born Dec. 31, 1944, in Stuttgart, was the daughter of Charles Hoskyn and Jean Duff Hoskyn, was a member of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church where she was a member of the choir and handbells. She was a retired teacher, having taught for 33 years.Mrs. Ramsey is survived by five brothers, John Paul "Jack" Hoskyn of Little Rock, Thomas Charles Hoskyn, Jerry Joe Hoskyn, James Eugene "Jim" Hoskyn and Ronald Lynn "Ronny" Hoskyn, all of Stuttgart; two sisters, Harriette Irene Boyd of Sheridan and Debra Ann Romine of Jacksonville and a host of nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives. Mrs. Ramsey was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Edward Ramsey and a brother, William Robert "Bill" Hoskyn.Visitation for Mrs. Ramsey will be held on Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. A graveside service and burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery
NATIVE - RAMSEY - BOBBY - - - - 11 15 1939 - 11 14 2006 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK - - Mr. Bobby Ramsey, age 66, of Caldwell, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at his home. Mr. Ramsey was born Nov. 15, 1939 in St. Francis County the son of Bill Ramsey and Ruby Welch Ramsey. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life. In 1959, he married the former Bonnie Essary, and she survives him along with a son, Douglas Shaw of California; two daughters, Deborah Hurst of Horn Lake, Miss and Bobbie Hill of Madison; three brothers, Sonny Ramsey of Junction City, Glen Ramsey of Forrest City and Donald Ramsey of Lexa; a sister, Dorothy Frederick of West Helena; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Ramsey were held graveside Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.Published: 2006-11-20
- RANDOLPH - ED - - - - UNK - 8 4 1907 - KENTUCKY - - 8-9-1907 A Sunday Tragedy=James New shoots and instantly kills Ed Randolph on Linden Island. News reached the city Sunday night of a fatal shooting at Linden Island, in which Ed Randolph, a timber man in the employ of Capt.John Young. The story unfolds that they had been enemies for over a year, and New blamed Randolph for breaking up his home, and responsible for the separation from his wife. Coroner Todd determined that Randolph came to his death due to gunshots fired by James New, who was under a warrant of arrest, which was given Constable Joe Myers of Goodwin township. New is still at large. New surrendered on Wednesday following and is now in jail. Randolph's body was prepared by Stevens Bros. and shipped to Princeton, Kentucky for interment at the wish of Randolph's mother. The autopsy showed eleven bullet holes. He was exonerated in Squire F.M.Pipkin's court in the paper of Aug.16,1907.
- RANDOLPH - FRANK - - - - 1854 - 8 6 1899 - CITY - - By the Opium Route-Frank Randolph, an German itinerant butcher, age about 45 years, said to be from Richmond, Va., was found dead in his sleeping apartment above rear of the L.R.Grobmyer meat market last Sunday morning, Aug.6,1899. It was known to his employer that he was addicted to the opium habit, and they had noticed Saturday, that he seemed to be taking a little more than usual. Mr.Grobmyer remonstrated with him and elicted a promise that he, Randolph, would not take anymore. The body was found by Mat Grasmick the next morning. The remains were embalmed by Stevens Bros. and held until Tuesday, and then he was interred in the Forrest City cemetery.-FORREST CITY TIMES 8-11-1899
- RANSOM - MANNIE - BELLE - MRS. - - 9 29 1918 - 10 9 2004 - WOODMAN CEMETERY - - PUNTA GORDA, Fla. -- Mannie Belle Holleman Ransom, 86, of Punta Gorda, formerly of McCrory, died Saturday, Oct. 9,2004 in Punta Gorda. Born at McCrory, she attended school in the Tip community and was a graduate of FORREST CITY High School. She was a member of Patterson First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Bonnie Walters of Punta Gorda and Shirley Jaskulski of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Ransom, and her parents, Vern J. and Berta Long Holleman. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory, with the Rev. David Pettigrew officiating. Burial will follow in Woodman Cemetery at McCrory. PER SSDI:BELLE H RANSOM 29 Sep 1918 09 Oct 2004 (V) 33950 (Punta Gorda, Charlotte, FL)
- RAPHAELSKY - M. - - - - UNK - 1 1896 - FCTIMES - - WYNNE-MR.M.RAPHAELSKY DIED SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME IN THIS WYNNE, ARK., AT 3:15 AM O'CLOCK OF COMPLICATION OF KIDNEY DISEASE AND PARALYSIS. HE WAS BORN IN BERLIN, GERMANY AND HAS BEEN IN THIS COUNTY ABOUT 30 YEARS. HE IS SURVIVED BY SISTER, MRS.KOPPLE OF NEW YORK, AND TWO NIECES, MRS.KOPPLE OF THIS CITY, AND MRS.MORRIS LESTER OF MARIANNA. HE WAS TAKEN TO ST.LOUIS AND CREMATED. CROSS COUNTY GAZETTE.1-31-1896
- RAU - N. - H. - MRS. - - 1824 - 3 31 1908 - CITY - - 4-3-1908 DEATH OF MRS.RAU=Mrs.N.H.Rau, mother of Mrs.Berry Fussell and grandmother of Mr.Tommie O'Brien, is dead. A dark and gloomy canopy hangs over the home where she had been loved and so tenderly cared for these many many years. She had been an invalid for 11 or 12 years, and the dark Angel of Death relieved her of her sufferings and the Master called her faithful spirit home Tuesday, Mar.31,1908. She had reached the ripe old age of 83 years, and passed away peacefully without any suffering. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the residence to the Forrest City cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives, where Rev.B.L.Wilford of the Methodist church, of which she was faithful member, performed the religious ceremonies. Mrs.Rau came from St.Louis to Wynne about 12 years ago to make her home with her daughter, Mrs.Berry Fussell, and thence to Forrest City. We extend sympathy to the family and friends in their time of loss.
- RAUSHER - KATHRYN - - MRS - ARCHER - 5 8 1909 - 9 19 2005 - FPARK - - IMAGE2837-Mrs. Kathryn Warren Rauscher, age 96, of Forrest City, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at Broadway Healthcare.Mrs. Rauscher was born May 8, 1909, in Helena, the daughter of Walter Archer and Jean Scott Archer. She lived in Forrest City all of her life and was employed at the revenue office for 10 years. She was a member of the Musical Coterie and the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.Mrs. Rauscher was preceded in death by her first husband Oliver N. Warren II in 1959 and her second husband, Frank Rauscher in 1964. She is survived by a daughter, Sula Belle Warren Hobbie of Forrest City; a son, Oliver N. Warren III of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Rauscher will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd with Travis Franks officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- RAWLISON - JESSE - - MRS. - MAUMUS - UNK - 12 21 1907 - WYLDS - - 12-27-1907 We regret to learn of the death of Mrs.Jesse (Maumus) Rawlison, which sad event occcurred at her home on Saturday, Dec.21,1907, at New Castle, several miles north of town. The remains were laid to rest in Wylds cemetery Sunday. We offer our condolences to the family and friends.
- RAWLISON - JOSHUA - - - - 1837 - 6 9 1899 - FCTIMES - - Joshua Rawlison, of Rawlison, died Friday night, Jun.9,1899 at his home, and was buried at the Mound Place cemetery on 15 mile bayou Saturday. He was about 62 years of age, was the postmaster of the settlement, and was highly esteemed by many friends. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his demise, four of whom are grown, and two young girls. The sympathy of the community goes out to them in their bereavement.-6-16-1899
USAF - RAWLS - WILLIAM - - - - 8 12 1935 - 11 9 2006 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - - Mr. William "Bob" Rawls, age 71, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at his home. Mr. Rawls was born Aug. 12, 1935, in Crossett, the son of William Fort Rawls and Ella Avon Farrar Rawls. He was retired from the United States Air Force and was a Gideon, a deacon, a Sunday school teacher and member of the Ridgewood/Second Baptist Church. Mr. Rawls married Shelby Jean Davis in 1959 and she survives him along with a daughter, Sheryl Rawls Marrow of Forrest City; son, Robert Scott Rawls of Russellville; two brothers, John Walter Rawls of Shreveport, La. and Frank Rawls of Crossett; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Rawls in 1964. Visitation for Mr. Rawls will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Brad Justice and Bro. Ken Siler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Ridgewood/Second Baptist Church. Published: 2006-11-10
- RAYMOND - ELOISE - W. - MRS - WILSON - 10 1 1913 - 3 9 1973 - FPARK - NEXT TO WILLIAM RAYMOND GRACELAND 1445 - 03/07/1973 Eloise Raymond Mrs. Eloise W. Raymond, 59, of 605 N. Rosser died this morning at Forrest Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Tuesday. She was born October 1, 1913, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mr.s James M. Wilson. Mrs. Raymond was a housewife and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, William "Bill" Raymond; two stepsons, Charles L. Raymond of Newport and Billy Joe Raymond of Arizona; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Norma Olsen of Newport and Mrs. Geraldn Campbell of North Little Rock; one brother, Meredith Wilson of Forrest City; one sister, Mrs. EdBannon of Forrest City; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Floyd Cowan and Rev. Milton Wilson. Burial will follow in the Forrest Park Cemetery.
- REARDON - MARY - JO - MRS. - WEEKS - 3 20 1942 - 2 21 2006 - BARNISHAW - - Ms. Mary Jo Rearden, age 63, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at her home.Ms. Rearden was born March 20, 1942, the daughter of Albert Weeks and Reba Lancaster Weeks. She was a Baptist.Ms. Rearden is survived by four sisters, Johnnie Graishe of California, Nona Cockrill of Laurel, Miss., and Barbara K. Dye and Linda Littlejohn both of Forrest City. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Rearden; one brother, Marvin Weeks; and one sister, Aljean Crook.Funeral services for Mrs. Rearden will be held graveside on Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Barnishaw Cemetery in Colt with Bro. Andy Price officiating. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
- REDDELL - DONNA - L. - MRS. - TUCKER - 2 19 1960 - 10 6 2006 - HUGHES - - Mrs. Donna Tucker Reddell, age 46, of Sarah, Miss., died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at the North Oak Regional Medical Center in Senatobia, Miss. Mrs. Reddell, was the daughter of Waymon Tucker and Grenada King Tucker. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Reddell, of the home; her father of Forrest City; three sons, Larry Grimes of Pleasant Plains, Eugene Reddell Jr. and Brian Reddell, both of the home; two daughters, Christina Reddell and Tabatha Reddell, both of the home; one brother, David Tucker of Forrest City and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother. Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Reddell were held on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Hughes Cemetery with Bro. William Witcher officiating. Morgan Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2006-10-09-
- REED - THOMAS - M. - MRS - - UNK - 8 1912 - HUGHES - - 9-20-1912 Mr.T.M.Reed, of Colt, died Sunday, Sep.15,1912, of malarial hematuria, and was buried in the Hughes cemetery Monday, Rev.McKelvey offficiating. Mrs.Reed died about a month ago. They leave four small children, aged two, five, twelve, and sixteen years. They and other relatives have our kindly sympathy.
- REED - THOMAS - M. - - - 1877 - 9 15 1912 - HUGHES - - 9-20-1912 Mr.T.M.Reed, of Colt, died Sunday, Sep.15,1912, of malarial hematuria, and was buried in the Hughes cemetery Monday, Rev.McKelvey offficiating. Mrs.Reed died about a month ago. They leave four small children, aged two, five, twelve, and sixteen years. They and other relatives have our kindly sympathy.
- REED - ISAAC - - - - UNK - 3 15 1909 - FCTIMES - - 3-19-1909 A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
- REED - MOLLIE - - MRS. - - 1 17 1875 - 6 12 1911 - MADISON - - 6-16-1911 DEATH=COWARDLY MURDER=Monday morning, Jun.12,1911, about 7 o'clock, Andy Reed brutally murdered his wife, at Madison, four miles from this city. We learn from Deputy J.T.Johnson the following particulars: Reed and his wife had separated, on account of his conduct with his step daughter. Sunday, he sent word to his wife to come and get her clothes, when she arrived, Reed emptied a shotgun into her body, not contented with this, he fired two rounds from a rifle, and fiendishly finished with a revolver, killing her instantly. He was under the influence of whisky, and gave himself up to Mr.M.O.Ballard. 12-8-1911 The jury found
- REED - ISAAC - - MRS. - - UNK - 3 15 1909 - FCTIMES - - 3-19-1909 A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
- REED - RUSSELL - - - - UNK - 3 15 1909 - FCTIMES - - 3-19-1909-A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
- REED - ANDREW - - - - UNK - 7 5 1912 - MADISON OR FPARK - - 4-5-1912 Execution set on June 21,1912 of Andrew Reed, convicted of killing his wife Mollie Reed on June 12,1911, by Governor Donaghey.6-21-1912 Hanging set for July 5,1912 by Gov.Donaghey.
- REED - RAYMOND - - - - UNK - 3 15 1909 - FCTIMES - - 3-19-1909-A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
- REEVES - SYLVIA - ELISE - MRS. - MITCHELL - 2 14 1955 - 2 13 2007 - Salem Cemetery - - Mrs. Sylvia Elise Reeves, age 51, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at her home in Palestine. Her death came sudden and unexpected. Mrs. Reeves was born Feb. 14, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the daughter of James O. Mitchell and Evelyn Wilson Mitchell. She was the owner of Reeves Construction and co-owner of Digital Memories of Arkansas. She was a member of the Lee County Chamber of Commerce and the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Reeves married Rodger Wayne Reeves in 1971, and he preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by one daughter, Ms. Lisa Reeves of Palestine; one son, Mr. Travis Reeves of Palestine; two brothers, Mr. Hollis Mitchell of Haynes and Mr. Terry Mitchell of Little Rock; one sister, Mrs. Brinda Hopkins of Little Rock and two grandchildren, Dillon Reeves and Peyton Reeves. Services for Mrs. Reeves will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2006, with burial in Salem Cemetyer. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paid obituary. Published: 2007-02-19
WWII-NATIVE - REEVES - JESSIE - LEON - REV. - - 9 18 1919 - 12 26 1999 - SALEM - - Rev. Jessie Leon Reeves, age 80, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He was born Sept. 18, 1919, in Moro, and was the son of Jessie Reeves and Beulah Woods Reeves. He lived in St. Francis County most all of his life, was a retired minister, a veteran of WWII and was a member of the Beck Spur Baptist Church. He married Bessie Salmons in 1948, and she survives him along with one son, Ronnie Reeves of Forrest City; one daughter, Mary Pamela Graves of Parkin; two brothers, Clarence Reeves of Palestine and Bert Reeves of Colt; four sisters, Florence Nickles of Forrest City, Inez Allison of Conway, Louise Massey of Louisiana and Audrey Hooker of Mississippi; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- REEVES - DAVONA - - MRS. - WILLIAMS - UNK - 1 8 2007 - OAKLAWN CEMETERY - - Mrs. DaVona Reeves, of Forrest City, died Monday, January 8, suddenly and unexpectedly at the Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Reeves was born in Brinkley and was the daughter of Norman Williams and Alma McClendon Williams. She lived in Brinkley, New Salem and moved to Forrest City twp years ago. She was a fitness trainer and attended Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Reeves married Jerry Reeves in 1964 and he survives her along with one daughter and son-in-law, Angie Davis and Brent, of McCrory; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff Reeves and Karla, of McCrory; three brothers, Larry Williams of Louisiana, Ray Williams of Dallas and Joe Williams of McCrory; four sisters, Eunice Overcash of Knoxville, Tenn., Dianne Sharp of Virginia, Joyce Burress of Dallas and Cyndi Doepel of Brinkley; four grandchildren, Brentnee McKnight, Baylee Reeves, Brenan Davis and Coltan Davis. She wasa preceded in death by a son, David Andrew Reeves, in 1969. Services for Mrs. Reeves will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery in Brinkley. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are to be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601-1656 or the American Cancer Society, 1100 Ireland Way, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35205.Published: 2007-01-08 NO SSDI
- REEVES - WILLIE - - JR. - - 5 6 1927 - 1 22 2001 - SALEM - - Mr. Willie Reeves Jr., age 73, of Palestine, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, in Palestine. Mr. Reeves was born on May 6, 1927 in Palestine. He was the son of Willie Reeves Sr., and Mable Jordan. Mr. Reeves was a veteran, a grocery store owner and a member of the Church of God. Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, Tommie Jackson Reeves of Brinkley; his mother, Mable Wilson of Conway; three daughters, Teresa Barnhill of Sheridan, Betty Wheeler and Brenda Self, both of Moro; a son, Roger Reeves of Palestine; two sisters, Pat Montgomery of Conway and Mary Jinks of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation service for Mr. Reeves will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Roller-Citizens Chapel, in Marianna. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at 10 a.m., at Roller-Citizens Chapel, with the Rev. Gene Craig officiating the service. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery in Salem. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is in charge of the>> arrangements.
USAF-WWII-KOREA - REMLEY - MILTON - POWELL - - - 1 15 1920 - 6 20 2001 - MARVELL CEMETERY - - Mr. Milton Powell Remley, age 81, of Newport, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, in Newport. Mr. Remley, born Jan. 15, 1920, in Marvell, was the son of E.P. and Ruth Remley. Mr. Remley, formerly of Helena, was a graduate of Marvell High School and was a self employed electrician. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Newport, where he was a member of the Methodist Men and Methodist Administration Board. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in World War II, the Korean War and the Middle East. He was a member and past commander of the Legionnaires and the D.A.V. and he was also a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He served as a Boy Scout leader for over 30 years and was a volunteer fireman. In 1945 Mr. Remley married Lorraine Bresee and she survives him along with a son, Joseph Remley of White Bear Lake, Minn.; two daughters, Helen Bullard of Newport and Michelle Boyles of Indianola, Miss.; a brother, James Remley of Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Helen Stephens of Forrest City; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, E.P. Remley, Darrow Remley, Eugene Remley and Joseph Remley and a sister, Norma Remley. There will be a visitation service, for Mr. Remley, Thursday, June 21, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Remley will be held Friday, June 22, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church at Newport with Rev. Larry Martineau and Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial will take place Friday June 22, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Marvell Cemetery in Marvell under the direction of Jackson Funeral Home Inc. in Newport.
NATIVE - RENFRO - AGNES - - MRS. - GUNTER - 4 17 1913 - 10 24 2004 - FPARK - WESTVIEW - 6604-Mrs. Agnes Renfro, age 91, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mrs. Renfro was born April 17, 1913, in Moro, the daughter of Andrew Gunter and Helen Ora Young Gunter. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was a retired nurse. She was also a member of the Oak Hill Church of God.In 1933, Mrs. Renfro married Homer Renfro and he preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by a son, Homer Renfro of Tucson, Ariz.; seven daughters, Lillian St. George and Norma Bayer, both of California, Lou Jackson and Helen Bartlett, both of Forrest City, Joyce Fair of Heber Springs, Naomi Criss of Caldwell and Martha Earl of Colt; 36 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Renfro was also preceded in death by two daughters, Doris Renfro and Lois Brown.Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.-A Loving Mother-Next to Homer Renfro
NATIVE - RENIGAR - DORRISS - ELAINE - MRS - BASER - 11 30 1946 - 9 29 2005 - FPARK - - IMAGE3456-Mrs. Doriss Elaine Stokes Renigar, age 58, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Renigar was born Nov. 30, 1946, in Forrest City, the daughter of Milton Baser Sr. and Lucille Baser. She lived in Forrest City all of her life, was a florist designer and a member of the Oak Hill Church of God.Mrs. Renigar married Lloyd Calvin Renigar in 1965 and he survives her along with a son, Lloyd Anthony Renigar of Forrest City; one daughter, Kathy Renigar Thomas of Wynne; three sisters, Darlene "Tita" Hanes of Cordova, Mardi Kinney of Marion and Martha Smith of Earle; one brother, Milton "Bubba" Baser of West Memphis; and three grandchildren, Lindsey Renigar and Tyler Renigar both of Forrest City and Andrea Thomas of Wynne.Visitation for Mrs. Renigar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at the Oak Hill Church of God at 2 p.m. with Rev. William Witcher officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- RETTER - RUBY - - MRS. - BLEDSOE - 7 3 1920 - 11 12 2007 - FPARK - 4186 - Mrs. Ruby Bledsoe Retter, age 87, of Hot Springs and formerly of Brickeys, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs. Mrs. Retter was born July 3, 1920, in Haynes, the daughter of Luther Bledsoe and Robbie Bledsoe. She was a Catholic. Mrs. Retter is survived by a brother, Luther Bledsoe of Forrest City and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Retter and three sisters Mabel Tatum, Gerry Wims and Jane Swan. Visitation for Mrs. Retter will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at Forrest Park Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, AR 72204. Published: 2007-11-13
CIVIL WAR-BRIG.GENERAL - REYNOLDS - DANIEL - H. - GENERAL - - 12 14 1832 - 3 14 1902 - UNKNOWN - 3-21-1902 - Gen.Daniel H.Reynolds, pioneer citizen of Desha County, passes away. He was one of the oldest and best known citizens of the state, and died at his home in Lake Village on the 14th. Gen.Daniel H.Reynolds settled in Chicot county in 1858. He was born near Centerburg, in Knox County, Ohio on Dec.14, 1832. On the breaking out of the war he raised a company of cavalry and at once enlisted. By the end of the war he had risen to be Brigadier General. He was wounded at the battle of Bentonville, March 19, 1865, losing his leg. At the close of the war, he resumed the practice of law at Chicot county, and for many years was head of the bar of that county.
- RHODENIZER - LOIS - G. - MRS. - GANN - 1 7 1917 - 12 10 2004 - FPARK - - IMAGE3271-Mrs. Lois G. Rhodenizer, age 87, of Forrest City, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.Mrs. Rhodenizer was born Jan. 7, 1917, in Wynne, the daughter of John H. Gann and Etta Dunn Gann. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was a retired manager at Reltoc and was a member of the Forrest Hills United Methodist Church.Mrs. Rhodenizer married John E. Rhodenizer in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by a daughter, Etta Kay Tedlock of Chelsea, Okla.; a brother, Bill Couch of Little Rock; a sister, Leota Lewis of Wynne; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son John G. "Bubba" Rhodenizer in 1999.Visitation for Mrs. Rhodenizer will be held on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Forrest Park Cemetery with Rev. James Wainscott officiating.
- RICE - HAROLD - - REV. - - 6 3 1921 - 8 28 1999 - MEMORIAL - - Rev. Harold Rice, age 78, of Wrightsville, Ga., died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Greenup Co., Kentucky, and was the son of the late John and Willia Heaberlin Rice. He was a minister at First Christian Church in Wrightsville for over 25 years and was an accomplished musician of many instruments. He is survived by his wife, Majel Rice of Wrightsville, Ga.; two sons, Gary Rice of Lake Well, Fla. and Mitch Rice of Dundee, Fla.; two brothers, John Rice of Dallas, Texas and Paul Rice of Cincinnati, Ohio; six sisters, Verna Melvin of Wortkind, Ken., Ann Ingram of Greenville, Tenn., Ester Ferguson and Dottie Duncan, both of Ashland, Ken., Gwen Clark of Miamiburg, Ohio and Brit Bridges of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at First Christian Church with Rev. James Hutto officiating with Richard & Joyce Stanley Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of arrangements.
2ND ARK.REGIMENT-CO.B.-CSA-CAPTAIN - RICHARDS - JAMES - EVANS - CAPT. - - 1833 - 7 28 1911 - RUSSELLVILLE - - 8-4-1911 DEATH=DEATH OF J.E.RICHARDS=Arkansas Gazette, Saturday July 29,1911=Capt.James Evans Richards, 78 years old, died at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon, July 28,1911, at the home of his son, William D.Richards, 2328 Izard Street. He was born in Alabama and is survived by two sons, William D. and W.H. Richards, and one daughter, Mrs.J.R.Lancaster of Siloam Springs, Ark.. He was a member of the Knights and Ladies of Honor of Russellville and of the Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held at the residence of W.D.Richards Sunday afternoon. Captain Richards was a member of the Second Arkansas Regiment, Company B., During the Civil War and was mustered in at Helena. under D.C.Govan, Hindman's Legion, Army of Tennessee of Confederacy. He fought in the battles of Murfreesboro, Lookout Mountain, Shiloh and several others. He was wounded in the battle of Franklin, Tenn. He was promoted from Second Lieutenant to Captain after the battle of Shiloh and remained a Captain in the Second Regiment until the end of the war. He was captured at Bardstown, Ky., and remained a prisoner for several months, after which he was discharged at Fort Chase. Capt.Richards was for some time a resident of St.Francis County having come here in his manhood, and where he married Miss Eliza Jones of this city, residing first in the L'anguille river country west of the city. Later he purchased a farm about eight miles south of town, and resided there until the eighties when his wife died, he disposed of the place and went to Russellville, Ark., where he married his second wife, a Miss McClure, who also preceded him to the grave. Since that time he has been spending part of his time in Little Rock, with his sons, part in Siloam Springs, and some time in this city and county, where it was his habit to spend a part of every fall in hunting and camping expeditions, being a great fox hunter, and very fond of sport. He was well known here and universally loved and esteemed. He was an uncle by marriage to Mrs.A.E.Matthews, Mr.John I.Jones, Mrs.A.A.French and Lawrence Jones, and to these and the other bereaved relatives and friends we offer our sympathy.
- RICHARDSON - JAMES - A. - - - 9 11 1881 - 10 28 1912 - HUGHES - - SON OF H.S.&MARY RICHARDSON-The Forrest City Times, Nov. 8, 1912. DEATH OF JAMES A RICHARDSON. Let us now pause in our rapid flight across the vista of time, and pay triute to him who lived among us, and who was our friend and neightbor. "Jim" Richardson was born in Franklin county, Alabama, September 11, 1881, and died October 28, 1912. He came with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Richardson, to St. Francis county, in the year 1895. Thus it will be seen that he was but a mere child when he crossed the great fathers of waters and joined destinies with Arkansas and her people. A father and mother, three sisters and one brother, a host of dear relatives and friends are left behind to mourn their loss and cherish his memory. It was our pleasure to know this boy for 17 years. We have watched him climb life's ladder rung by rung, and to say that his life, as far as it went, was a success, would be but to tell the plain unvarnished truth. A sturdy, industrious, hard-working, home-loving boy; a devoted son, affectionate brother and a faithful friend. What a record to leave behind us; what more could one desire?, and to crown it all, his dying hours were trimphantly happy. And his sun thought in its noon-tide zenith, sank slowly and peacefully amid the splendors of an eternal dawn. We knew him in life, we watched beside him in death. He lived a noble life, he died a triumphant death. Jim Richarson's place can never be filled. Time may soften but can never erase his memory. Weep not, dear parents; sorrow not, dear sisters, for in that sweet bye and bye you can live with Jim over on that other shore. Let us emulate his many noble virtures and chreish his memory, let us live as he lived, and we will make this a purer, fairer, sweeter and better world in which to live. Good bye Jim, we will meet you, we will greet you, over on that other shore. C. T. Moore- Brenda Huntley Added: 3/24/2007
- RICHARDSON - EMMA - JEAN - MRS. - - 1941 - 5 31 2007 - WARREN - - WYNNE -- Emma Jean Richardson, 66, of WYNNE died Friday at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Survivors include her daughters, Zoreda Richardson of Little Rock, Tammy Hawkins of WYNNE and Barbara Brooks of Atlanta; sisters, Pauline Allen and Betty Jean Richardson, both of WYNNE; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Church of God in Forrest City with Elder James Jennings officiating. Burial is in Warren Cemetery at Vanndale. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Woodard Funeral Service Chapel in WYNNE. JUN 6,2007
- RICHARDSON - W. - P. - - - 3 24 1877 - 7 9 1908 - HUGHES - - 7-10-1908 Mr.W.P.Richardson, of the Johnson township, dIed yesterday, July 9,1908, at 12 o'clock. The remains were interred in the Hughes cemetery this morning. He leaves a little family to whom is extended the sympathy of their friends and neighbors.
- RICHARDSON - JANE - - MRS. - - 9 28 1923 - 1 14 2001 - CRITTENDON MEMORIAL - - Mrs. Jane Richardson, age 77, of Earle, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, at Johnson Hobson Health Care, in Marion. Mrs. Richardson was a teller and bookkeeper at Earle State Bank. She was active in community volunteer work for Good Neighbor Center and Heifer Project International. Mrs. Richardson was a member of Earle First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, S.R. Richardson. She is survived by three daughters, Claire Devazier, of Palestine, Shirley Hildebrand, of Fayetteville, and Mary Richarson, of Little Rock; a son, Don Richardson, of Clinton; a sister, Agnes Bilewicz, of Little Rock; a brother, Wesley Ross, of Little Rock and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Richardson will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at 10 a.m., in the Earle First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery in Marion. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- RIDEN - DOLLIE - MAE - MRS. - - 1 21 1911 - 8 10 1998 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - - Dollie Mae RIDEN, 87, of Marianna, died Monday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Ms. Riden was born, Saturday, January 21, 1911, and passed away, Monday, August 10, 1998. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, at Roller-Citizens Chapel, with Rev. Bill Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Marianna Memorial Park. Ms. Riden, a homemaker and member of Marianna M. B. Church, is survived by two daughters, Shirley Malonee of Jacksonville, AR., and Mary Jane Gentry of Ferndale, AR; two sons, Bill Riden of Hughes, AR. and Jim Riden of Olive Branch, MS. Two sisters, Dora Fryer and Deltha Wilson, both of Pencil Bluff, AR., 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Ricky Riden, Jeremy Riden, Richie Riden, Dennis Johnson, Denny Johnson, and Bill Grigsby. (submitted by Melinda Lee Riden-Jardine on April 9, 2006)
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- RIDER - RICHARD - - - - UNK - 6 27 1909 - FCTIMES - PAGE 538 - Drowns in white River at almost the same spot his dad died five years ago, Mr.Richard Rider lost life in Augusta Sunday Morning at 10 o'clock in the White River.07/02-1909
NATIVE - RIGGINS - ELVIE - LEE - SR. - - 12 3 1959 - 1 17 2005 - MEMORY GARDENS CEMETERY - - BLYTHEVILLE -- Elvie Lee Riggins Sr., 45, of Blytheville died Monday, Jan. 17, at his residence. Born at FORREST CITY, he worked in a factory and was a member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Riggins of Blytheville; two daughters, Deanna Marie Rogers of Fort Monroe, Va., and Crystal Ann Jones of Blytheville; three sons, Elvie Riggins Jr., Roger Lee Smith and Fredrick Lamar Davis, all of Blytheville; two sisters, Mae Ester Riggins of Chicago and Betty Riggins of Lansing, Mich.; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Riggins and Lillie Henderson Riggins, and one brother. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville, with the Rev. Brian Olden officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens at Blytheville under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.
- RING - OTIS - JOSEPH - - - 1900 - 5 26 1910 - CITY - - 5-27-1910 SON OF Peter C.& FRANCES (Vogel) RING-Just as we are going to press, we learn that Otis Joseph Ring, the manly 10 year old son of Mr.& Mrs.Pete Ring of Argenta, died yesterday at their home as a result of an operation for an abscess of the brain. The remains will arrive this evening via the Rock Island and be interred in the Forrest City Cemetery tomorrow morning, Rev.Father Frommen of the Catholic Church officiating.
NATIVE - RING - BEVERLY - - MRS. - BRADFORD - 9 25 1960 - 12 5 2006 - FPARK - - Mrs. Beverly Bradford Ring, age 46, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at her parents' home in Forrest City. Mrs. Ring was born Sept. 25, 1960, in Forrest City, the daughter of James Bradford and Frances Long Bradford. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was a Pentecostal by faith. Mrs. Ring is survived by two sons, Jason Paul Ring of Forrest City and Joshua Alan David of the home; both her parents of Forrest City; three brothers, James Earl Bradford and Rex Bradford, both of Forrest City and Charlie Bradford of Jonesboro and one sister, LaNan Parker of Jonesboro. Visitation for Mrs. Ring will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2006-12-06
NATIVE - ROBBINS - A. - NORENE - MRS. - LAWS - 3 30 1916 - 10 27 2001 - HUGHES - - Mrs. A. Norene Laws Robbins, age 85, died Saturday, October 27, 2001 at Crestpark Nursing Home in Wynne.Mrs. Robbins was born March 30, 1916, in S. Francis County, and was the daughter of Robert L. Laws and Alva Mae Watson Laws. She lived in St. Francis and Cross counties all her life. She was a housewife and a member of the Wynne Church of God.In 1931, she married Ernest D. Robbins, who preceded her in death in 1983.She is survived by two sons, Delton Robbins of Petal, Miss. and Bobby Robbins of Elgin, Ill.; a daughter, Brenda Gann of Wynne; a sister, June Gahr of ; Wynne, eight grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services for Mrs. Robbins will be held graveside at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- ROBERSON - S. - J. - Mrs. - - 5 12 1827 - 8 12 1898 - FCTIMES - - Mrs.S. (Swinie) J.Roberson was born May 12,1827, at Palasco, Giles Co., Tenn., was married to Harrison Roberson Nov.15,1838, and died at her home near Palestine, Aug.12,1898. She joined the Methodist church in Sept.1859, and lived a consistent Christian life. She had resided in the county for 21 years and leaves a sorrowing husband to mourn.8-19-1898
- ROBERTS - JAMES - C. - - - 2 9 1900 - 2 17 1967 - FPARK - - 2/17/1967Mr. Roberts' Services Held Here SundayFuneral services for James C. Roberts, 67, who died Friday morning at Forrest Memorial Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Stevens Funeral Home.Rev. Floyd Cowan, Jr. conducted the services. Burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery.Mr. Roberts was born in Osceola on Feb. 9, 1900, the son of Mr.s Emma Tittle Roberts and W. L. Roberts. A farmer and a Baptist, he had made his ome in the Widener area for many years.He had been in poor health for five years and a patient in Borden Nursing Home for several years. His wife, Mrs. Della Alvey Roberts, whom he married in 1924, died in 1933.Mr. Roberts is survived by two sons, Calvin R. Roberts of West Memphis and J. C. Roberts Jr.of Clearmont, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Parnell of Memphis and Mrs. Patty Ruth Grimes of San Diego, Calif; four brothers, Eugene Roberts of Memphis, Howard Roberts of West Memphis, Jim Roberts and Raymond Robers of National City, Calif., and seven grandchildren.
- ROBERTS - WILLIAM - E. - - - 1 29 1949 - 9 19 1999 - HARRIS CHAPEL - - William E. "Bill" Roberts, age 50, of Wynne, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at his home. He was born Jan. 29, 1949, in Cross County to Joe Roberts Sr. and Willie Mae Cannady Roberts. He was an employee of the Forrest City Fire Department for 20 years, and retired with the rank of Captain. He was also with the St. Francis County Sheriff's Department for 12 years, and was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, William E. "Bill Jr." Roberts and Brian Roberts, both of Wynne; two brothers, Joe A. Roberts Jr. of Tennessee and Robert G. "Bobby" Roberts of Wynne; and a grandson. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at Morgan Chapel. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at Morgan Chapel with Bro. Gary Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
NATIVE - ROBERTS - MINNIE - LAVERNE - MRS. - GEATER - 8 16 1935 - 3 26 2001 - BELL - - Mrs. Minnie Laverne Roberts, age 65, of Palestine, died Monday, March 26, 2001.Mrs. Roberts was born Aug. 16, 1935 in St. Francis County. She was the daughter of Wesson Geater and Motho Hill Geater. Mrs. Roberts was retired from Van Heusen in Brinkley and she was a Baptist.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Glenda Sue Burton in 1989.Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband, Chuck Roberts of the home; three sons, Jeffery Neal Roberts of Connecticut, John Roberts and Gary Roberts, both of Palestine; four daughters, Teresa Baldwin of Colt, Annette Malone and Sandra Roberts, both of Georgia and Melissa Hamilton of Searcy; one brother, Elmer Geater of Palestine; two sisters, Glenda Fought of Colt and Katherine Lee of Oregon and eight grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Roberts will be Wednesday, March 28, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 29, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Baldwin and Bro. Paul Latham officiating. Burial will follow at BELL under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
- ROBERTS - SAIDIE - LOU - MISS - - 1889 - 1 25 1896 - CITY - - MISS SAIDIE LOU ROBERTS, THE BRIGHT AND LITTLE SEVEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OF MR.& MRS.J.Q.ROBERTS DIED SATURDAY, JAN.25TH,1896 AT THEIR HOME IN THIS CITY, OF TONSILITUS SUCCEEDING PNEUMONIA, AND WAS TENDERLY LAID TO REST IN THE FORREST CITY CEMETERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON, THE REV.F.E.TAYLOR OFFICIATING.
- ROBERTS - J. - Q. - MRS. - - UNK - 4 15 1900 - CITY - - A telegram was received Sunday, Apr.15,1900, from Deckersville, this state announcing the death of Mr.J.Q.Roberts. The remains were brought to this city Tuesday and interred at the Forrest City Cemetery same day at 3 o'clock. Rev.W.C.Davidson officiating. Mrs.Roberts and two little daughters accompanied the remains to this place. Mr.Roberts was well known in this city, having carried on the drug business here for several years prior to his removal to Deckersville. May kind providence watch o'er and care and protect the bereaved widow and fatherless children. Mrs.Roberts and her children were the guests of Mr.& Mrs.E.T.Gray while in the city. -FORREST CITY TIMES 4-20-1900
- ROBERTS - MARTY - - - - 6 17 1956 - 9 10 2000 - HENARD - - Mr. Marty Roberts, age 44, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, at his home in North Little Rock. Mr. Roberts was born in Brinkley on June 17, 1956. He was a trauma nurse at UAMS for the past 16 years. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his father, Joe Roberts of Brinkley; His mother, Pat Clark of Colt; a brother, Ashley Roberts of Brinkley; and a sister, Janaa Poe of Aubrey. Funeral services for Mr. Roberts will be Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Brinkley, with Rev. William Witcher officiating. Burial will follow at Henard Cemetery in Zent. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Roberts, Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2000, at UAMS Chapel in Little Rock.
- ROBERTS - LENORA - - - - 1920 - 7 2 2001 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - - Mrs. Lenora Roberts, age 81, of Madison, died Monday, July 2, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mrs. Roberts, a homemaker, was a member of Spritual Church #24 in Widener. She is survived by two daughters, Pearlie Carson and Deliah Harris, both of Pontiac, Mich.; four sons, Nathenial Roberts, Anthony Roberts and A.D. Roberts, all of Pontiac, Mich. and Frank Roberts of Madison; 76 grandchildren; 100 great-grandchildren; 80 great-great-grandchildren and 38 great-great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Roberts will be held Friday, July 6, 2001, from noon to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Chapel in Forrest City. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, July 7, 2001, 12:30 p.m. at Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Chester Rolfe officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
USARMY-NATIVE - ROBERTS - JIM - - - - 11 5 1932 - 12 10 2001 - MEMORIAL - - Mr. Jim Roberts, age 69, of Forrest City, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at his home. Mr. Roberts was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Forrest City, and was the son of E.C. "Butch" Roberts and Mary Turk Roberts. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired river boat captain and a member of many lodges. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason. Mr. Roberts is survived by a son, Butch Roberts of Marion; a daughter, Cathy Roberts of Little Rock; two sisters, Katie Miller of Collierville, Tenn. and Barbara Forbess of Flatwood, Ky.; and two grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Roberts will be Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. A memorial service is scheduled the same day at 2 p.m., with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
- ROBERTSON - BOY - - - - UNK - 5 12 1900 - FCTIMES - - The son of Chancery Judge Robertson passed away in Wynne Friday and was buried Saturday.-5-18-1900
- ROBERTSON - ELISHA - - - - UNK - 8 1905 - UNKNOWN - - The Forrest City Times Aug 4, 1905. Farmer Dropped Dead. Elisha Robertson, one of the oldest citizens and farmer living three miles north of Cass, dropped dead of heart failure. He was apparently in good health and walking about his place a few minutes before he died. He leaves a large family.
- ROBERTSON - GRACE - - MRS. - HALBROOKS - 4 1 1909 - 7 9 2006 - BELL - - Mrs. Grace Halbrooks Robertson, age 97, of Forrest City, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mrs. Robertson was born April 1, 1909, in Howell, the daughter of William E. Halbrooks and Dora Skelton Halbrooks. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life, was retired from Banister Houston Grocery, was a Charter Member of the Order of the Eastern Star Forrest Chapter 531-085 and was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.Mrs. Robertson married Eugene Robertson and he preceded her in death in 1977. She is survived by a step-daughter, Joan Murphy of Forrest City; one sister, Rachel Baugh of Jacksonville; two grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Marvin "Buddy" Houston and a daughter, Frances Lawless.Visitation for Mrs. Robertson will be held Monday, July 10, 2006, at Stevens Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held graveside on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 5 p.m. at BELL in Palestine.
NATIVE - ROBINSON - BRIAN - D. - - - 2 14 1969 - 7 19 2007 - CASTEEL - - Mr. Brian D. Robinson, age 38, of Forrest City, died Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Robinson was born Feb. 14, 1969, in Forrest City. He was employeed by Trailmobile and built trailer beds. Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Denise Lachelle Robinson of Forrest City, his father, Herbert Robinson Jr. of Forrest City; two daughters, Bryana Robinson and Ashanti Robinson, both of Forrest City; four brothers, Sandy Robinson of Arlington, Texas, Jerry Robinson of Fort Worth, Texas, Charles Robinson of Jonesboro and Mark Robinson of Forrest City and five sisters, Janice Smith of Indianapolis, Ind., Diane Jones of Portsmouth, Va., and Sandra Wilkins, Patricia Jenkins and Pecola Hooks, all of Forrest City. Visitation for Mr. Robinson will be held on Friday, July 27, 2007, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. Donnie Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
NATIVE - ROBINSON - ARTHUR - GREGORY - - - 5 18 1976 - 9 14 2000 - CASTEEL - - Mr. Arthur Gregory Robinson, age 24, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. Mr. Robinson was born on May 18, 1976 in Forrest City, to Arthur L. Rogers and Elizabeth McKnight Robinson. He is survived by his parents, both of Forrest City; a daughter, Porsha Robinson of Colt; three sisters, Sarah Robinson, Ida Robinson, and Evelyn Robinson, all of Forrest City. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at Salem Baptist Church at 2 p.m., with Rev. John Strong officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- ROBINSON - EDDIE - LEE - - - 1951 - 8 3 2002 - PARADISE GARCENS - - WYNNE -- Eddie Lee Robinson, 51, of Wynne died Saturday, Aug. 3,2002 at Hazen. He was a landscaper and a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Robinson; three daughters, Tammy Robinson of Jonesboro and Erica Spiller and Lashunda Gore, both of Little Rock; six sons, Eddie Robinson Jr. of Jonesboro, Jermaine Robinson of Oak Grove, Ky., Keith Robinson of Albany, Ga., and Dedrick Robinson, Corey Robinson and Bernard Burton, all of Little Rock; four sisters, Lou Bertha Sykes of Wynne, Inez Robinson of Milwaukee, Queen Robinson of Memphis and Lucy Robinson of Detroit; four brothers, Almus Robinson, Jr. and Jimmy Robinson, both of Detroit, Ronnie Robinson of Milwaukee, and Sylester Robinson of Chicago; and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the Salem Missionary Baptist Church in FORREST CITY. Burial will follow in Paradise Garden Cemetery at Edmondson under the direction of Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home of West Memphis.
NATIVE - ROBINSON - GERALDINE - - MRS. - WILLIAMS - 2 12 1946 - 6 18 2001 - LAUREL HILL - - Mrs. Geraldine Robinson, age 55, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Forrest City, died Monday, June 18, 2001, in St. Louis. Mrs. Robinson was born Feb. 12, 1946, in Forrest City, the daughter of Theo and Annie Odean Williams. She was a member of the King Chapel in Forrest City. She is survived by her mother, Annie Odean Robertson of Forrest City; three daughters, Madelyn Rucker, Nakisha Rucker and Gloria Booker, all of St. Louis, and a brother, Leotis Williams of St. Louis. Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband, Earlie Robinson; her father, Theo Williams; three brothers and one sister. Funeral services for Mrs. Robinson were held Friday, June 22, 2001, at Wade Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in St. Louis with Rev. Eddie Morris officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Wade Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.
- ROBINSON - HORACE - - SR. - - 7 14 1928 - 5 1 2001 - SHILOH - - Mr. Horace Robinson Sr., age 72, of Widener, died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mr. Robinson, born July 14, 1928, in Brickeys was the son of Charlie Robinson and Lula Mae Thompson Robinson. Mr. Robinson is survived by two daughters, Loretta Robinson of Hughes and Rosella Rucker of Forrest City; four sons, Larry Robinson of Heth, Horace Robinson Jr. of Widener, Ray Charles Robinson and Sammie Robinson, both of Hughes; four sisters, Rachael White of Marion, Ind., Lillie Greer, Lounettie Nalls and Quilla Bobo all of Chicago, Ill.; a brother Charlie Robinson of Marion, Ind.; 27 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Robinson will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at 1 p.m. at New Bethel M.B. Church in Blackfish with Elder Nathanael Pendleton officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery near Heth under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
NATIVE - ROBINSON - WARDELL - - REV. - - 9 7 1940 - 11 23 2007 - SHADY GROVE - - Rev. Wardell Robinson, age 67, of Little Rock and formerly of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2007, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Mr. Robinson was born Sept. 7, 1940, in Forrest City, the son of Herbert Robinson Sr. and Georgia McElise Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Cook Robinson of Little Rock; five daughters, Patsy Dooley, Shelia Nowden and Georgia Barton, all of Little Rock, Angela Robinson of Forrest City and Barbara Wells of Earle; one sister, Georgia Cotton of Wheatley; two brothers, Herbert Robinson Jr. and Robert Robinson, both of Forrest City, and 14 grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Robinson will be held on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary from noon to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., at United Christian M.B. Church in Forrest City. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.Published: 2007-11-29
- RODGERS - MERL - CHRISTINE - MRS. - - 1 19 1917 - 12 16 1999 - MEMORY HILL - - Merl Christine Thornton Rodgers, 82, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at Baptist Central Hospital, in Memphis. Mrs. Rodgers was born Jan. 19, 1917, in Pine Valley, Miss. Mrs. Rodgers lived in Memphis before moving to Forrest City. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Rodgers was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Rodgers in 1997 and her daughter, Elizabeth Rodgers Dobell. She is survived by two sons, Charles Rodgers Jr. of Lawerenceburg, Tenn., and Donald Rodgers of Hampton, Va.; five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Steven's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at 10:30 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Memory Hill Gardens in Memphis.
- RODGERS - - - MRS - - 1814 - 12 24 1896 - FCTIMES - - McDaniel-Mrs.Rodgers, mother of our fellow citizen, Joe Rodgers, died Wednesday, Dec.24 at Haynes, age eighty-two years.1-8-1897
- RODRIAN - NELL - R. - MRS - PERKINS - 4 27 1895 - 9 18 1966 - FPARK - FAIRVIEW-5553 - Next to Herman Rodrian-K.BELL SHOWS MI IS B.-9/18/1966Mrs. Rodrian's Services To Be At 2 TuesdayFuneral services for Mrs. Nell B. Rodrian, 71, who died Sunday afternoon in Memphis, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Stevens Funeral Home.Rev. Omma L. Daniel will conduct the services. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery.Mr.s Rodrian had been in failing health for 10 years. She entered the hospital a week ago in a serious condition from a heart condition.Born April 29, 1895, at Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Mollie Fisher Perkins and Vance Perkins. She lived at Madison since 1920 and was a member of Madison Baptist Church.Survivors include her husband, Herman J. Rodrian of Madison, whom she married in 1922; a son James H. Rodrian, and a daughter, Mr.s Charles Mitchell, both of Little Rock; a brother, John M. Perkins of Vanndale; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Jones of Madison; a half-brother, John L. Dunn of Forrest City; a half-sister, Mr.s Ross Smith of West Helena; a stepsister, Mr.s W. A. Taylor of Wynne; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
NATIVE - ROGERS - ELTON - BERNARD - - - 6 6 1964 - 10 11 2001 - STANLEY GROVE - - Mr. Elton Bernard Rogers, age 37, of Sherman Oak, Calif., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at his home in California. Mr. Rogers was born June 6, 1964, in Forrest City and was the son of Floyd Rogers of Forrest City and Mertha Bridges Williams of St. Louis, Mo. He was a Baptist. Mr. Rogers is survived by his parents; a brother, Michael Rogers of Forrest City; five sisters, Pamela Rogers, Ella Rogers, Doris Rogers and Yoshilda Williams, all of St. Louis, Mo. and Leatha Cross of Forrest City; and a grandmother, Ideltra Beacham of Youngstown, Ohio. Visitation for Mr. Rogers will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at Brown Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m., at Stanley Grove Cemetery in Caldwell with Rev. Verlee Lucas officiating the service under the direction of Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff.
NATIVE - ROGERS - ELGIN - LOUIS - - - 6 18 1963 - 4 2 2001 - CLARK - - Mr. Elgin Louis Rogers, age 37, of St. Louis, Mo. died Monday, April 2, 2001 at St. Mary Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Rogers, formerly of Colt, was born June 18, 1963 in Forrest City. He was the son of the late Warren G. Rogers and Bertha Hancock Rogers. Mr. Rogers is survived by his mother, Bertha Rogers of Colt; five sisters, Lillie Jefferson, Neomi Sledge, both of St. Louis, Mo., Wilma Steward of Forrest City, Augustine Thompson and Gloria Black, both of North Carolina; five brothers, Andrew Rogers and Rodney Rogers, both of Colt, Leonard Rogers of Caldwell, James Rogers of North Carolina and Ray Rogers of Forrest City. Visitation for Mr. Rogers will be Friday, April 6, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 7, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Mr. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. Williams Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- ROGERS - R. - O. - MRS - - UNK - 9 12 1911 - UNKNOWN - - 9-15-1911 DEATH=The Commercial Appeal special announces the death of the wife of Rev.R.O.Rogers, formerly pastor of the Christian church here, She died Tuesday, Sep.12,1911, at her home in Altus, Oklahoma, and the remains were brought back here to Paragould, their old home, for interment yesterday. Rev.Rogers established the church at Paragould. 11-10-1911
- ROGERS - ELLA - - MRS. - - unk - 5 2 1908 - UNKNOWN - - 5-15-1908 Mrs.Ella Rogers, wife of J.W.Rogers of Marianna, committed suicide in the State hospital in Little Rock May 2,1908. She hanged herself with a rope made from a bed sheet. It was entirely unexpected.
NATIVE - ROGERS - DAZERINE - - MRS - HAMILTON - 10 6 1945 - 4 30 2007 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - - Mrs. Dazerine Hamilton Rogers, age 61, of Forrest City died Monday, April 30, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Rogers was born Oct. 6, 1945 in Yocona and was the daughter of Alvin Hamilton and Geneva Brown Hamilton. She is survived by four daughters, Denise Kelly and Tracy Rogers, both of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Angela Malone and Annie Rogers, both of Forrest City; three sons, Johnny Kelly of Forrest City, and Anthony Kelly and Damion Rogers, both of Madison, Ala.; two sisters, Barbara Williams of Forrest City and Lillie Kelly of Danville, Ill.; three brothers, Alvin Hamilton Jr. of Haynes, Willie Hamilton of Forrest City and O.C. Hamilton of Wintergarden, Fla., and 10 grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Rogers will be held on Friday, May 4, 2007, from noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with burial following in Casteel Cemetery.Published: 2007-05-04
NATIVE - ROGERS - NURLENE - - MRS. - - 7 8 1953 - 8 31 1999 - CASTEEL - - Nurlene Rogers, age 46, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis. She was born in Forrest City on July 8, 1953. She is survived by her mother, Jane Ella Rogers of Forrest City; one son, Victor Rogers of Forrest City; four brothers, Odis Rogers of Memphis, Nathan Rogers Jr. and Gerry Rogers, both of Forrest City, and Derry Rogers of Bloomington, Ind.; four sisters, Annette Mason, Pamela Rogers, Renota Rogers and Eunice Rogers, all of Forrest City. She was preceded in death by her father, Nathan Rogers Sr. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at 1 p.m. at Taylor's Chapel C.M.E. Church with Rev. Jesse Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery with Clay Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at Clay Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon.
- ROLFE - EUGENE - ADRIAN - - - 2 9 1902 - 2 20 1967 - MT.VERNON - - Birth: unknown Death: Feb., 1967 2/20/1967Gene Rolfe's Rites To Be Here WednesdayFuneral services for Gene Rolfe Jr., 64, of near Parkin, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home here by Rev. David Kribbs and Rev. Ben Rowell. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.Mr. Rolfe, died Monday afternoon at his farm home near Parkin. He had been hospitalized for about a month, but his death came suddenly die to a heart attack.A native of Forrest City, he was the son of Annie Burford Rolfe and Sam A. Rolfe. He was a member of a pioneer family in the area with interests in both farming and cattle. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.He is survived by one nephew, Sam A. Rolfe II of Forrest City.The family requests that memorials in Mr. Rolfe's name be sent rather than flowers.
- ROLFE - M. - V. - MRS. - - unk - 7 1907 - UNKNOWN - - 7-26-1907 Death of Mrs.Rolfe- Mrs.M.V.Rolfe mother of E.A. and S.A.Rolfe is dead. Unreadable
- ROLLAND - IVONETTE - - MRS - - 6 26 1925 - 7 11 2003 - FPARK - - IMAGE3362-Mrs. Ivonette Rolland of Forrest City,June 25, 1925, in Bee Branch, of Forrest City died Friday, July 11, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Rolland is survived by her husband, Cecil Rolland of the home; a son, Kim Rolland of Widener; and a daughter, Amy Belcher of Wynne.Visitation for Mrs. Rolland will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2003, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- ROLLEY - EDGAR - ELLOY - Jr. - - 1941 - 3 31 2005 - MT.VERNON - - FORREST CITY -- Edgar Elloy "Ed" Rolley Jr., 64, of FORREST CITY died Thursday, March 31, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in FORREST CITY. Born in Mississippi, he was a National Guard veteran, retired from Yale Industries and FedX and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Susan Free Rolley; two daughters, Wendy Rolley Schroeppel of Jonesboro and Nicki Thielen of Omaha, Neb.; and a grandson, Jonathan Edward Thielen. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home of FORREST CITY.
- ROLLWAGE - ROBERT - ALLISON - - - 4 6 1882 - 3 23 1899 - CITY - Photo May 2006-Gravestone IMAGE1079 - Robert A.Rollwage Dead-Second Victim of the Powder Explosion of June 19,1898-Robert Allison Rollwage, son of Louis and Lizzie Rollwage, of this city, died at the family residence on North Washington Street yesterday evening, Mar.23,1899, at 5:30 o'clock, after a long and tedious illness, the result of injuries received in the powder explosion in his father's store, age 16 years 11 months and 19 days. The funeral takes place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, Eld.W.James Robinson officiating, and the precious remains of a beloved son, and brother, a bright energetic, capable and promising boy, will be laid to rest in the Forrest City cemetery. It will be remembered that he suffered considerable amount of burns which never really healed, and after undergoing skin transplants, which were unsuccessful, three weeks ago he was brought home from the Mitchel and Maury Infirmary in Memphis after Robert was attacked by stomach trouble. He gradually grew worse, and finally succombed.-FORREST CITY TIMES 3-24-1899
- ROLLWAGE - HERMAN - ANDERSON - - - 4 5 1892 - 10 18 1912 - CITY - - 10-25-1912 Birth: Apr. 5, 1892 Death: Oct. 18, 1912 The Forrest City Times, Oct 25, 1912. DEATH OF HERMAN ANDERSON ROLLWAGE. One of the saddest and most impressive funerals ever held in this city was that solemnized here on Sunday when Herman Anderson, third son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Rollwage, of this city, was laid to rest in the family lot in the Forrest City cemetery, surrounded by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The passing of this young man, standing, as, he was, upon the threshhold of young manhood, with every prospect for a bright and promising future, was the source of poignant sorrow in a home where for so many years there has been nothing but happiness and the fullness of life, comfort and peace. Deceased was stricken with fever something over a month ago while at work with his brother in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Just as soon as the news of his illness reached this city, the devoted mother hurried to his side, and by her he was attended to in the family home in this city, where he was nursed lovingly and tenderly until the silent messenger came to still his voice and close his lips to those who cherished and loved and held his life as among their dearest and most priceless of earthly possessions. The face of the deceased's mother as she sat through the funeral service was a study that will not soon be forgotten. It seemed that the imprint which this bitter trial had left upon her noble features, was glorified and made beautiful through the fortitude and steadfastness of the Christian faith which sustained her, calm and unperturbed through it all. The hearts of all who saw the stricken mother were touched, and many perhaps, who were there through curiosity, remained to weep. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. George H. Kirker and a most pathetic song service was given by the Presbyterian choir. The pall bearers were, active - Walker Morrow, Charles Norton, Thomas Wortham, Edward Mallory, Homer Gee, Bert Mallory, Kenneth Knight and Walter Prewett; honorary- W. W. Campbell, Nathan Norton, Bard Nichols, John Gatling, Jr., Paul Johnson, John Johnson, John L. Pope, George E. Parker and Louis McDaniel. Among the out-of-town members of the family in attendance were Otto W. Rollwage of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Mrs. Sam Chandler of Union City, Tennessee, Mrs. Emma Berry and Mrs. Joe McGreggor of Cotton Plant and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Woodtln of Brinkley. The Times joins in sympathy for these dear friends in their great bereavement and affliction. May the spirit of the departed one abide in peace and rest. In another column we print a very beautiful tribute to the memory of deceased contributed by the young ladies and gentleman of the Forrest City high school, who were among his closest imtimate friends in life. - Brenda Huntley Added: 3/24/2007
- ROMERO - AURORA - A. - MRS - ALVARADO - 10 30 1922 - 6 23 2003 - FPARK - - 6738-Mrs. Aurora Alvarado Romero, age 80, of Forrest City, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Romero was born Oct. 30, 1922, in Pleasanton, Texas, the daughter of Raymond Romero and Matiana Alvarado Romero. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Mrs. Romero is survived by two sons, Raymond Tigerina of Marion and Tony Revas of Forrest City; a daughter, Rosie Soto of Marion; a brother, Fracisco Romero of Widener; a sister, Juanita Lopez of California; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and several other family and friends. A son, Daniel Romero, preceded her in death in 1950.Visitation for Mrs. Romero will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2003, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. A prayer service will follow visitation. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
NATIVE - ROOK - KARON - PAULETTE - MRS - MATLOCK - 11 21 1956 - 4 12 2007 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - - Mrs. Karon Paulette Rook, age 50 of Bentonville, died Thursday, April 12, 2007, in Bentonville. Mrs. Rook was born Nov. 21, 1956, in Forrest City, the daughter of Herbert Matlock and Geneva Horton Matlock. She was a waitress and is survived by her husband, Frank Rook of the home; a step-son, William Rook Jr. of Bentonville; a step-daughter, Kathryn Rook of Bentonville; her mother of Forrest City; two sisters, Betty Sue Nichols and Shirley Greenwood both of Forrest City; three brothers, Bobby G. Matlock of Conway, Ronald G. Matlock of Forrest City and Randy L. Matlock of Texas. She was preceded in death by her father. A memorial service for Mrs. Rook was held on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 North 4th Street, Rogers, AR 72756. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.comPublished: 2007-04-17
- RORIE - DAVID - - - - 1846 - 7 19 1896 - FCTIMES - - DAVID RORIE, A RESIDENT OF DR.SPARKMAN'S PLACE, ABOUT SIX MILES SOUTH OF TOWN, DIED SUNDAY, JULY 19,1896, OF PNEUMONIA. HE WAS ABOUT FIFTY YEARS OF AGE. HIS REMAINS WERE CARRIED TO HIS OLD HOME AT HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS. BY HIS SON, R.S.RORIE.7-24-1896
- ROSAMOND - DEEDRA - DELORES - MISS - - 1966 - 5 5 2001 - MEMORIAL - - Ms. Deedra Delores Rosamond, age 35, of Memphis died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in her home. Ms. Rosamond, a travel consultant, was the daughter of Joe Rosamond and Angela Rosamond, both of Forrest City. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis and was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Forrest City She is survived by her parents and a sister Desiree Rosamond of Memphis. A memorial service for Ms. Rosamond was held today, Monday, May 7, 2001, at noon at Wilson Chapel in Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis.
- ROSCOE - MR. - - - - UNK - 6 13 1896 - FCTIMES - - A MR.ROSCOE DIED AT HIS HOME AT THE McDANIEL PLACE, FIVE MILES BELOW MADISON, LAST MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 13, OF HEMATURIA.7-17-1896
- ROSE - ELLEN - H. - MRS - HARRIS - 9 30 1913 - 11 25 1999 - LAGRANGE - - Ellen H. Rose, 85, of Marianna died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, at Crestpark Nursing home in Marianna. Mrs. Rose was born Sept. 30, 1913, to Robert Henry Harris and Zetella Clear. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of God in Prophecy-Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Rose and two grandsons Alan Bonner and Michael Murdock She is survived by three sisters, Kathryn Bonner of Marianna, Margaret Horton of West Memphis and Marry Ann Adams of Wildersville, Tenn.; two sons, Bob Rose of West Memphis and David Rose of West Helena; a sister, Christine Rose of West Helena; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation was Friday, Nov. 26, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 27, at Roller-Citizens Chapel with Rev. Ken Walls officiating. Burial followed at LaGrange Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Citizen Funeral Home
- ROSE - CURTIS - HOUSTON - - - 10 30 1936 - 9 24 1999 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - - Curtis Houston Rose, age 62, of Marianna, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. He was born Oct. 30, 1936, in Lee County to Jessie and Laura Ramsey Rose. He was a grain dryer and a member of the First united Pentecostal Church in Marianna. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Rose of Marianna; a son, Mark Rose of Kannapolis, NC; three daughters, Lisa Vowan of Forrest City, Laura Jackson of Marianna, Jennifer Oldham of Rogers; a brother, Johnny Rose of Newark; two sisters, Virginia Coates of Shawnee, Okla.; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held on Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, with burial in Marianna Memorial Park. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
- ROSE - MAVIS - - MRS - - 10 9 1910 - 3 25 2005 - FPARK - - 4401-Mrs. Mavis Rose, age 84, of Caldwell and formerly of West Memphis, died Friday, March 25, 2005, at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne.Mrs. Rose was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Poindexter of Caldwell; one son, V.B. Rose of Forrest City; a brother, Johnny Hobbs of Lafayette, Ga.; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, V.B. Rose Jr.Visitation for Mrs. Rose will be held on Monday, March 28, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- ROSS - LISA - ANN - MISS - - 11 11 1964 - 12 4 2007 - BARNISHAW - - Miss Lisa Ann Ross, age 43, of Colt, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at her home. Miss Ross was born Nov. 11, 1964, the daughter of David Ross and Paulette Kimble Ross. She is survived by both her parents of Colt and a half-brother, Kenneth Ray Ross of Clinton, Miss. Funeral services for Miss Ross were held graveside at Barnishaw Cemetery, on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at 4 p.m. with Bro. Clarence Herndon officitaing. Morgan Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-12-05
- ROSS - NICKOLAI - CADEN - - - 3 2006 - MAY 25 2006 - BELL CEMETERY - - Caden Ross, age 10 weeks, son of Christopher and Na'Cole Ross, died suddenly and unexpectedly on May 25, 2006, at his home in East Peoria, Illinois.Caden is survived by his parents, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen (Le'Ann) Ross of Caldwell and Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Judy) Haynie of Searcy. His great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray (Nancy) Halbert of Palestine, Mrs. Marilyn Thompson of Colt and the late Mr. Ralph Ross of Tumbling Shoals. Also Mr. and Mrs. Mack Fulgham of Bald Knob and a special aunt, Mallory Ross of Peoria.Services will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Don Martin of Jonesboro officiating. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery in Palestine.Visitation will be Monday, May 29, 2006 from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Birth: Mar. 15, 2006PeoriaPeoria CountyIllinois, USA Death: May 25, 2006PeoriaPeoria CountyIllinois, USA Caden was born to my brother and sister-in-law Chris & Na'Cole Ross in the wee hours of the morning on March 15, 2006 in Peoria, IL after a long hard labor. He wasn't fussy, loved his bouncer chair, and was probably the most beautiful baby boy I've ever seen (not being partial or anything!)On a late Thursday afternoon on May 25th, 2006 at 10-weeks old, Caden passed away in his sleep. The coroner ruled his death as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Caden leaves behind his parents: Chris & Na'Cole Ross of Peoria, Illinios. Both sets of grandparents: Bill & Judith Haynie of Searcy, Arkansas, Alan & LeAnn Ross of Forrest City, Arkansas.Three aunts: Mallory Ross of Peoria, Illinios, Laura Osburn of Searcy, Arkansas, and myself of Little Rock Arkansas. I hope your having the time of your life with the Angels Caden. You will never have to experience the pains here on earth. You had a free ticket to Heaven. I will see you soon baby boy. Aunt JoJo misses you. PICTURE
- ROSS - RALPH - HENRY - - - 2 27 1939 - 1 21 2001 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - - Mr. Ralph Henry Ross, age 61, of Tumbling Shoals, died Sunday, Jan. >> 21, 2001 at Baptist Medical Center in Heber Springs. Mr. Ross, born Feb. 27, 1939, was the son of Marvin Ross and Mary Bell Nicholas Ross. He lived in the St. Francis County area most of his life and was the owner of Ross Construction Company for 28 years. He retired to Tumbling>Shoals 10 years ago. Mr. Ross is survived by his wife Helen, of the home; four sons, Ricky Ross, of Lonoke, Allen Ross and Heath Ross, both of Caldwell, and Todd Ross of Haynes; a step-son, Bryan Meeks, of Dallas, Texas; a step-daughter, Jana Meeks, of Searcy; two brothers, Jerry Ross and Melvin Ross, both of Gill; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Alvin Ross, Billy Joe Ross and Austin Ross. Visitation services for Mr. Ross will be Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Colt Baptist Church with Bro. Carl Baldwin officiating and assisted by Bro. Charles Bradley. Burial will follow at the Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery in Marianna under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
- ROSS - ZELLA - LORENE - MRS - BROWN - 10 30 1919 - 3 12 2001 - ST.MARY'S - - Mrs. Zella Lorene Ross, age 81, formerly of Forrest City, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at the White County Medical Center in Searcy. Mrs. Ross was born on Oct. 30, 1919, in Augusta. She was the daughter of Thomas Brown and Girtrude Poole Balch. She lived in Forrest City until moving to Pangburn in 1995. Mrs. Ross was retired from Sanyo Manufacturing. She is survived by one daughter, Ann Farrar Kerby of Pangburn; a son, Donald Farrar of California; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2001, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at 2:30 p.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Helena with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
- ROSS - VIRGINIA - - MRS. - DWYER - 10 9 1927 - 9 25 2000 - POSEY - - Mrs. Virginia "Nicky" Dwyer Ross, age 72, of Forrest City, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, in Memphis. Mrs. Ross was a Communicant of St. Francis Catholic Church in Forrest City. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ross, and her son John Ross Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Quinn and Marie Ross, both of Memphis; two sons, Marty Ross, of Memphis, and Sean Ross, of Little Rock; a sister, Elizabeth Foley, of Memphis; a brother, Robert Dwyer, of Memphis; and two grandsons. There will be a Memorial Mass for Mrs. Ross on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at 11 > a.m., at Poor Clare Monastery in Memphis, with burial following at Lucy Cemetery. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Monastery of St. Clare. ch in Brinkley, with Rev. Jim McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow at Posey Cemetery in Wheatley.
- ROSS - MARLENE - - MRS. - - 10 17 1933 - 12 26 2001 - MEMORIAL - - Mrs. Marlene Hearn Ross, age 68, of Widener, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City. Mrs. Ross was born Oct. 17, 1933, in Grenada, Miss., and was a retired nurses aid. She is survived by her husband, John Dallas Ross of Widener; six sons, Norris Hardimon of Manchester, Ky., Victor Lee Hardimon and John E. Ross, both of Widener, James H. Hardimon of Alton, Ill., Luke Hardimon of Beloit, Wis. and Dwayne H. Hardimon of Las Vegas, Nev.; four daughters, Charlene McShan, Elaine Hardimon, both of Widener, Margaret Ann Hardimon of Forrest City, and Marlene Denise Ross of San Antonio, Texas; four sisters, Mattie Willis of Grenada, Miss., Belle Carter of Steele, Mo., Willie Mae Shack and Katie Tedford, both of Gore Springs, Miss.; 28 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Mrs. Ross will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Widener Grove Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Ronald A. Williams officiating, under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
USARMY-NATIVE - ROSSER - GLORIA - - MRS - - 9 13 1950 - 1 27 2007 - ST.PAUL CME CHURCH CEMETERY - - Mrs. Gloria Woods Rosser, age 56, of Lagrange, Ga., died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange. Mrs. Rosser was a native of Forrest City, a veteran of the United States Army where she was a chaplain. She was a 1968 graduate of Forrest City High School and worked for the state of Georgia in the mental health and counseling division. Mrs. Rosser is survived by her husband, Johnny Rosser of Lagrange, Ga.; a daughter, Naomai Brigety of Lagrange; two sons, Nehemiah Suggs of Little Rock and Johnathan Rosser of Lagrange; her mother, Delores Woods of Colt; a sister, Cecilia McDonald of Fort Smith; five brothers, Emund Woods and Norbert Woods both of Oxford, Miss., Everette Woods Sr., Ernest Woods and Errol Woods Sr. all of Colt. She was preceded in death by her father, Theron Woods; a sister and three brothers. Funeral services for Mrs. Rosser were held on Saturday, Feb, 3, 2007, at the St. Mary United Methodist Church in Hogansville, Ga. Burial followed at St. Paul CME Church Cemetery in Lone Oak, Ga. Thrasher and Son Funeral Home of Hoganville, Ga. was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-02-07
- ROUNTREE - EDWARD - CLARK - SR - REV. - 10 25 1919 - 9 12 1999 - HUGHES - GravestoneHUGHES - Rev. Edward C. Rountree Sr., age 79, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at his home. He was born Oct. 25, 1919, in Pine Bluff, and was the son of Wiley C. Rountree and Geraldine Clark Rountree. He lived in Forrest City since 1942, serving churches in the area and pursuing a career as a postal employee. He attended Phillips University in Enid, Okla. and Vanderbilt University Divinity School in Nashville, Tenn. and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He served churches in Oklahoma, Kentucky and Arkansas. He married Jane Waterman and she survives him along with two sons, Edward Rountree Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. and Tom Rountree of of Forrest City; one daughter, Martha Gaines of Forrest City; two sisters, Gerry Ragland of Fayetteville and Winifred Rogers of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
USARMY AIR CORPS-WWII - ROUTON - WILLIAM - RALPH - II - - 4 22 1924 - 8 26 2001 - ROSE HILL - - Mr. William Ralph "Bill" Routon II, age 77, of Hope, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, at his home. Mr. Routon was born April 22, 1924, in Hope and was the son of the late Ralph Routon and Lillian Carrigan Routon. He was a 1942 graduate of Hope High School, he served with the U.S. Army Corps in England, attended Henderson College and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and was a farmer. Mr. Routon was also a board member of the Citizens National Bank for 40 years. He was appointed in 1993 to the state's Red River Commission, was a 16-year-member of the Hope School Board and was also on the board for the School of Hope, a school for handicapped and mentally challenged children. He was also a member of the Yellow Creek Hunting Club of McNab, a Mason, a Shriner, the Rose Hill Cemetery Association and was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church. Mr. Routon is survived by his wife Bonnie Anthony Routon of the home; a daughter, Jane Arnold of Little Rock; three sons, Stephen Anthony Routon of Forrest City, William Ralph Routon III of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. and John Graydon Nelms Routon of Hope; a sister, Lenora Cross of Fort Belvoir, Va.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services for Mr. Routon were held Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001, at the First United Methodist Church in Hope with Rev. Larry Ott and Rev. Ralph Hale officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Herndon Funeral Home.
- ROWE - Mary - Bob - MRS - LINDSEY - 11 2 1942 - 5 3 2004 - FPARK - - 6548-Mrs. Mary Bob Rowe, age 61, of Caldwell, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at her home.Mrs. Rowe was born Nov. 2, 1942, in Jackson, Tenn., the daughter of John C. Lindsey Jr. and Floyd Estelle "Pug" Johnson Lindsey. She made her home in Caldwell for all of her life and worked for Woodruff Electric. She was a member of the Lindauer Road Church of Christ.Mrs. Rowe married Neill Campbell Rowe in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by two sons, Lin Rowe of Tullahoma, Tenn. and Rob Rowe of Caldwell; two daughters, Kristi McCain of Forrest City and Toby Rowe of Caldwell; four brothers, Rusty Lindsey of Ghana, West Africa, Gene Lindsey of Harrison, Stevie Lindsey of Forrest City and Mark Lindsey of Corydon, Ind.; and six grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Rowe will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- ROWE - WILMA - HOPE - MRS - GRAY - 9 8 1912 - 1 10 2001 - FPARK - - Mrs. Wilma Hope Gray Rowe, age 88, formerly of Forrest City and Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at the Beverly Nursing Home in North Little Rock.Mrs. Rowe was born on Sept. 8, 1912, in Jasper, Ala. She was the daughter of John L. Gray and Barbara V. Anderson Gray. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ.Mrs. Rowe was married to Olan Ray Rowe in 1932, and he preceded her in death in 1976. She is survived by two daughters, Rita Greer, of Rome, Ga., and Carol Barry, of Pine Bluff; one son, James M. Rowe, of Forrest City; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Rowe will be Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
NATIVE - ROWLAND - LULA - - MRS - FERGUSON - 12 26 1887 - 12 1972 - FPARK - FAIRVIEW - 4747-Birth: Dec. 26, 1887 Death: Dec., 1972 Mrs. Lula Rowland, 84, died shortly before 10 o'clock Wednesday night at the Boone County Hospital at Harrison, where she had been a patient for about a week. Mrs. Rowland had been in very poor health for the past several years.A native of St. Francis County, she was born here December 26, 1887, and was the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Ligon Ferguson and William Carroll Ferguson. Mrs. Rowland had spent her life here in and around Forrest City. She had resided in Harrison with her daughter for the past three years.She was a member of the First United Methodist Church here.Her husband Tom J. Rowland, who she married in 1908 preceeded her in death in 1953.Funeral services by Rev. Bryon McSpadden and Dr. Earl Hughes will be held at Stevens Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Survivors include one son, Tom J. Rowland of Idaho; four daughters, Miss Virginia Rowland, Mrs. Joe Miller both of Harrison, Mrs. Louis Jones and Mrs. Heber Hughes, both of Forrest City; one brother, Joe E. Ferguson Sr. of Forrest City; one sister, Mrs. M W. Francis of Forrest city, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
- ROWLAND - JESSE - F. - - - UNK - 7 12 1896 - FCTIMES - - MEMPHIS-THE NEWS OF THE SUICIDE OF JESSE ROWLAND IN MEMPHIS REACHED THIS CITY SUNDAY, AND HIS REMAINS ARRIVED MONDAY MORNING, AND WERE TAKEN TO HIS MOTHER'S HOME IN HAYNES FOR INTERMENT. THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT WAS TAKEN FROM THE MEMPHIS SCIMITAR:THE CLERK ON DUTY AT THE GASTON HOTEL REMEMBERS WELL THE ARRIVAL YESTERDAY OF JESSE F.ROWLAND AND HIS PRETTY LITTLE BRIDE. THE PAIR HAD JUST BEEN MARRIED SIX WEEKS PREVIOUS AT THEIR HOME IN HAYNES, ARK.,WHERE ROWLAND HAD BEEN ENGAGED IN BUSINESS.AFTER THE CEREMONY THE COUPLE WENT TO HELENA, ARK., AND REMAINED A WHILE AND THEN WENT TO FRIAR'S POINT, AND FROM THAT POINT CAME TO MEMPHIS AND REMAINED HER A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO RETURNING HOME. ROWLAND SEVERAL YEARS AGO HAD A REPUTATION AS A "HEAVY DRINKER", AND HAD UNDERGONE TREATMENT AT THE KEELEY INSTITUTE. WHILE IN MEMPHIS, HE STARTED DRINKING AND GAMBLING, SPENDING HIS ENTIRE FORTUNE. SHORTLY THEREAFTER HE BOUGHT SOME POISON, KISSED HIS WIFE GOODBYE, AND WENT ELSEWHERE IN THE CITY WHERE HE TOOK THE POISON AND DIED. HE HAD OWNED A PLANTATION IN HAYNES, ARK.7-17-1896
NATIVE - ROWLAND - MILDRED - W. - MRS - THOMPSON - 9 22 1909 - 4 1 2002 - FPARK - - 6063-Mrs. Mildred Rowland, age 92, of Forrest City, died Monday, April 1, 2002, at her home in Forrest City.Mrs. Rowland was born Sept. 22, 1909, in Caldwell, the daughter of Rev. W. M. Thompson and Hulda Victoria Cash Thompson. She lived in Forrest City most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church.Mrs. Rowland married William Marion Rowland in 1960, and he preceded her in death in 1962.Survivors include three daughters, Lairean Staggs of Tennessee, Jane Stevenson of Forrest City and Betty Hudson of Elaine; four sons, Bearl Staggs of Missouri, Frank Staggs and Bobby Staggs, both of Forrest City and Keby Joe Staggs of Conway; 48 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.
PIONEER-NATIVE=1827 - ROY - JOHN - LEWIS - - - 1827 - 10 11 1896 - FCTIMES - - UNCLE" JOHN LEWIS ROY, A NATIVE OF ST.FRANCIS COUNTY, AND THE OLDEST RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY, DIED AT HIS HOME SEVEN MILES NORTH OF THE CITY, MONDAY AFTERNOON, OCT.11,1896. HE WAS 69 YEARS OF AGE, A MEMBER OF THE MASONIC FRATERNITY, THE KNIGHTS OF HONOR, AND A DEVOUT MEMBER OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH. HE HELD THE ESTEEM OF ALL WHO KNEW HIM, AND IN HIS DEATH THE COMMUNITY LOSES ONE OF IT'S MOST WORTHY CITIZENS. 10-16-1896
- RUCKER - Ben - - - - UNK - 9 1895 - FCTIMES - - 9-13-1895 - Rucker - Ben - - Deputy Sheriff G.N. Laughinghouse while arresting Ben Rucker, and in a struggle, a pistol went of several times, missing the deputy, and fatally wounding Ben Rucker after 24 hours.
- RUCKER - DAVID - - SR. - - 1947 - 12 12 1999 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - - David Rucker Sr., 52, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at St. Benard Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Rucker was a sanitation worker for the city of Forrest City. He is survived by his mother, Luiza Rucker of Forrest City; a daughter, Denise Rucker of Jonesboro; two sons, David Rucker Jr. and Michael Rucker both of Jonesboro; four sisters, Bertha Rucker, Carrie Gadison and Earstine Jackson all of Rochester, N.Y., and Hattie Wright of Forrest City; four brothers, Joseph Rucker of Forrest City, LeRoy Rucker of Rochester, N.Y., Argee Rucker of Chicago, Ill., Ruhen Rucker of Jonesboro and three grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at United Christian M.B. Church with Rev. J.W. Lockhart officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home.
- RUFF - WILLIAM - LIVINGSTON - - - 1855 - 10 30 1901 - HUGHES - - 11-8-1901 OBITUARY=William Livingston Ruff? died at the family residence in Madison, on Wednesday, Oct.30.1901. after suffering for four years with the dreaded disease consumption, aged 46?years. The funeral was held Thursday with Rev.W.C.Davidson officiating. A large concourse of friends and relatives assembled at the Hughes cemetery to pay their tribute of last respect. William was born in Memphis on Aug.8,1855? when his mother died, and his father brought him to Madison to live with Mr.John Cole. He was a soldier in the civil war, not remaining there, he went to Helena to make a living, (hard to read). Mr.Rolf was married to Mrs.Daniel Harden and had eight children, five girls and three boys, all of whom survive him.
- RUNYAN - ERNESTINE - - MRS - DARNALL - 6 11 1912 - 3 1 2004 - MT.VERNON - IMAGE2286-WIFE OF WILLIAM RUNYAN - Mrs. Ernestine Darnall Runyan, age 91, of Little Rock and formerly of Forrest City, died Monday, March 1, 2004, at Presbyterian Village in Little Rock.Mrs. Runyan was born June 11, 1912, in Aubrey, the daughter of Dr. Ernest Darnall and Sallie Williams Darnall. She was a member of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church in Forrest City for over 68 years where she served as an Elder, president of the Women of the Church and Circle Chairman at various times. She was also a member of the Musical Coterie.Mrs. Runyan is survived by two daughters, Sara Jane Douglass of Little Rock and Ann Thompson of Olive Branch, Miss.; a sister, Sara D. McGee of Conway; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William E. Runyan.Graveside services for Mrs. Runyan will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2004, at 11 a.m., at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Shauna Silmon and Rev. Lisa Anderson officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
USARMY - RUSSELL - CHARLES - ALLEN - - - 5 17 1941 - 12 13 2005 - HUGHES - - Mr. Charles Allen "Charlie" Russell of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Russell was a truck driver for Consolidated Personnel and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church.Mr. Russell is survived by his wife, Janet Russell of the home; two daughters, Candi Russell Kilgore of the home and Susan Thigpen of Forrest City; one sister, Patsy Packard of Memphis; and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Russell will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. graveside at Hughes Cemetery.-
- RUSSELL - CHRISTOPHER - MICHAEL - JR. - - 11 19 1999 - 1 1 2000 - CRITTENDON MEMORILA PARK - - Christopher Michael Russell Jr., one month 12 days, of Hughes, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his parents, Christopher Michael Russell Sr. and Heather Russell of Hughes; his grandparents, William and Dorothy Bell of Hughes, Jim and Linda Reynolds of West Memphis, Spencer and Kathy Russell of South Carolina, and Ray Hugueley of Hughes; a half sister Peyton Ashton Wise of Hughes; a half brother, John Freeman Chamness of Hughes. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in West Memphis with burial to follow at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
- RUSSELL - JOHN - - - - unk - 8 27 1910 - UNKNOWN - - 9-2-1910 John Russell, was shot and killed in a general shooting affray at a dance near Raggio, in Lee county Saturday night, Aug.27,1910. He entered as a peacemaker, and several others were killed and wounded. Sheriff Ford arrested several of the survivors.
- RUSSELL - YOUNG SON - - - - UNK - 1910 - HUGHES - - Birth: unknown Death: 1910 From: The Forrest City Times Newspaper in 1910(CD disk from Times Herald Newspaper In Forrest City/disk 1910-1912 page 7[bottom of page])Mr. and Mrs. John Russell Lose SonWe deeply symphatize with Mr. and Mrs. John Russell of Colt, in the death of their youngest son, which sad event occured last Sunday. He was about eight years old and succumbed to an attack of malarial fever, after a short illness. Deceased was a most promising boy and his dismise id a terrible bereavement to those who loved him. The precious remains were interred in the Hughes Cewmetery Monda. Rev. Henry May conducting the religious ceremonies. The funeral was largerly attended, and many friends of the family offered sincere condolences. May God comfort them in the deep gloom which now weights upon their hearts.
- RUTLEDGE - James - - - - UNK - 10 10 1895 - FCTIMES - - James Rutledge, an old residenter, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. He was complaining for several days, but had so far recovered as to work part of Wednesday. During the night he was attacked with billious colic, but nothing serious was thought of it. Thursday morning, his son Charley, who was sleeping in the same bed, was startled out of his wits on discovering that his father was dead.10-11-1895
- RUTLEDGE - James - - Mrs. - - UNK - 10 6 1895 - FCTIMES - - Mrs.James Rutledge, died last Sunday. Two children, one a girl of about 12 years, and son Charley are left in the cold world.10-11-1895
- RYAN - LILLIE - MAE - MRS - POE - 8 23 1910 - 8 23 2002 - FPARK - - Mrs. Lillie Mae Ryan, age 92, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Ryan was born Aug. 23, 1910, in Parkin, the daughter of Lindsey Poe and Ida Hearn. Mrs. Ryan lived in Forrest City all of her life, was a housewife and member of the Second Baptist Church.Mrs. Ryan married W.L. "Dick" Ryan in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Ryan is survived by two daughters, Robbie Sue Manley and Delores Turner both, of Forrest City, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Ryan will be Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services will be Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- SAGE - KATHERINE - - MRS - - UNK - 2 12 1911 - MISSISSIPPI - - 2-17-1911 DEATH=Just as we go to press, we learn of the death of Mrs.Katherine Sage of Cockrum, Miss. on Sunday, Feb.12,1911. She is the beloved mother of our Mrs.Nora Swan.
NATIVE - SAIN - WANDA - J. - MRS. - PHILLIPS - 5 30 1953 - 10 21 2001 - FPARK - - Mrs. Wanda Jean Phillips Sain, aged 48, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, in an automobile accident.Mrs. Sain was born May 30, 1953, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of Louis Phillips and Clemie Conner Phillips. She lived in St. Francis County most of her life, was an employee of Sanyo, and was a member of the Beck Spur Baptist Church.She married John Henry Sain in 1991, and he survives her, along with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phillips of Forrest City; two daughters, Laura Cummings French and Terri Jo Cummings, both of Forrest City; two sisters, Linda Elliott of Harrison and Brenda White of Forrest City; a stepson, John Clayton Sain of Clarendon; two stepdaughters, Stephanie Sain of Clarendon and Jade Renee Reynolds of McCrory; and two grandchildren.Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services for Mrs. Sain will be held at the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NATIVE - SAIN - ESTELLA - - MRS. - GREER - 2 28 1905 - 12 13 2006 - CLARK CEMETERY - - Mrs. Estella Sain, age 101, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. Mrs. Sain was born Feb. 28, 1905, in Madison, the daughter of Lauer Greer and Susie Williams Greer. She is survived by two daughters, Theresa Sain Frazer of Conway and Stella Driver of Forrest City; 21 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren and 56 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Sain will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Christ Temple Pentecostal Church, located at 434 B Street. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at 12 p.m. at the church with Elder Thomas Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery. Woodhouse Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2006-12-18
- SAIN - ROOSEVELT - - SR. - - 7 19 1914 - 9 7 2002 - STANLEY GROVE CEMETERY - - Mr. Roosevelt Sain Sr., B.JUL.19,1914, age 88, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at Crestpark Retirement Home.Mr. Sain is survived by his daughter, Dorothy Goodwin of Chicago, Ill.; a son, Roosevelt Sain Jr. of Markham, Ill.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Sain will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, at the J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel from 12 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the Pinetree Church of God in Christ with burial following in Stanley Grove Cemetery. J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- SAINE - PENCOLIA - - MRS. - - 1916 - 1 6 2001 - Stanley Grove Cemetery - - Mrs. Pencolia Saine, age 85, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City.Mrs. Saine was a homemaker and was preceded in death by a brother, Booker Hansberry Sr., who died on Dec. 23, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Roosevelt Saine Sr., of Forrest City; a daughter, Dorothy Goodwin, of Chicago, Ill.; a son, Roosevelt Sain Jr., of Forrest City; two brothers, Q.B. Bradley, of New Jersey and R.D. Bradley, of Chicago, Ill.; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Saine will be Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Kennedy Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, at 11 a.m., in the Pine Tree Church of God in Christ in Caldwell, with the Elder Verlee Lucas officiating. Burial will follow at Stanley Grove Cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
NATIVE - SAINES - MARIE - - MRS. - - 1 29 1930 - 1 10 2007 - CLARK CEMETERY - - FORREST CITY -- Marie Saines, 76, of Forrest City died Thursday in her residence. The treasurer of the Forrest City Baptist Church, she was a lifetime resident of Colt in St. Francis County. Survivors include her son, McKinley Watson of Little Rock; one daughter, Houston Cobb of Colt; one brother, Tannie Saines of St. Louis; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church at Caldwell with the Rev. Rickey Benson officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery at Caldwell. Visitation will be today from 5-7 p.m. in Woodard Funeral Chapel at Wynne.
USMARINE CORPS-NATIVE - SALES - EDWIN - DURANT - SR. - - 12 27 1932 - 4 21 2006 - Cave Spring Methodist Church in Roanoke, Va - - Mr. Edwin DuRant Sales Sr., age 73, of Roanoke, Va., died Friday, April 21, 2006.Mr. Sales was born in Forrest City, the son of Joseph Kennedy and Jennye Reames Sales. He was a graduate of Forrest City High School and the University of Arkansas where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He served three years in the United States Marine Corps and attained the rank of First Lieutenant. He was a retired personnel manager from the Elizabeth Arden plant in Roanoke, Va. He was also a member of the Cave Spring Methodist Church and served as a lay leader, Sunday school teacher, leader of the Methodist Men's Group and a teacher in many disciple Bible studies.Mr. Sales is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Ann Sales; two sons, Edwin DuRant Sales Jr. of Lorton, Va., and John David Sales of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, Dr. M. Vance Sales of Jonesboro and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Reames Hawthorne Sales and a sister, Mary Sales Wilson.Funeral services were held for Mr. Sales on Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Cave Spring Methodist Church in Roanoke, Va.
- SAMFORD - OPHELIA - - MRS. - - UNK - 7 18 1896 - HUGHES - - MRS.OPHELIA SAMFORD, RESIDING ONE MILE WEST OF CALDWELL STATION, DIED AT 3 O'CLOCK LAST SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 18, AND WAS BURIED AT THE HUGHES CEMETERY THAT EVENING.
- SAMPLEY - JUANITA - VIRGINIA - MRS. - COX - 7 30 1922 - 9 9 2001 - FPARK - - IMAGE2652-Mrs. Juanita Sampley, age 79, of Forrest City, died on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, at her home.Mrs. Sampley was born on July 30, 1922, in Memphis, and was the daughter of Walker Cox and Mamie Dunning Cox. Mrs. Sampley made her home in the Forrest City area most of her life, where she was a bookkeeper and an active member of First Baptist Church. She was also active in the Cosmos Club, Hospital Auxiliary, Musical Coterie, Wayside Garden Club and the Happy Dayers Club.Mrs. Sampley was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Sampley in July of this year.She is survived by three daughters, Kaye Murry and Debbie Montgomery, both of Forrest City and Anita Fletcher of Fayetteville and five grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Sampley will be held Monday, Sept. 10, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Sampley will be held graveside on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery with Rev. Danny Haflich officiating under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
USARMY-WWII-MSGT-BRONZE STAR-NATIVE - SAMPLEY - RALPH - LEONARD - - - 7 26 1920 - 7 3 2001 - FPARK - - IMAGE2652&2653-Mr. Ralph Leonard Sampley, age 80, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Sampley, born July 26, 1920, in Forrest City, was the son of D.F. Sampley and Eunice Roberts Sampley. He served as a Master Sergeant in the Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater where he received the Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medals. He was a local merchant and a member of the First Baptist Church and had been a member of the Lions Club, Jaycees and the Masons.He is survived by his wife, Juanita Sampley; three daughters, Kay Murry and Debbie Montgomery, both of Forrest City, and Anita Fletcher of Fayetteville; two sisters, Dora Lee Smith of Forrest City and Willene Ramsey of Memphis and five grandchildren.Graveside services for Mr. Sampley were held today, Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Forrest Park Cemetery with Rev. Danny Haflich officiating under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- SANASAC - LORINE - - MRS. - COX - 8 23 1929 - 1 26 2004 - FPARK - - Mrs. Lorine Sanasac, age 74, of Cotton Plant, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at her home.Mrs. Sanasac was born Aug. 23, 1929, in Arkansas, the daughter of Sidney Alvin Cox and Gertrude Eleanora Britt Cox. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was a housewife and a past employee of Home Health.Mrs. Sanasac married Warren Ely Sanasac and he preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Ricky Sanasac of Rogers and Warren Sanasac of Pea Ridge; three daughters, Sherree Clark of Rogers, Sharline Kennedy of Missouri and Sharon McKee of Wynne; a sister, Cora B. Melton of Cotton Plant; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Sanasac will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at 11 a.m., in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- SANDERS - ALEX - - - - UNK - 8 18 1912 - UNKNOWN - - 8-30-1912 WEEK END KILLING=At Heth, twenty miles east of Forrest City, on the Rock Island railroad, Alex Sanders, a laborer employed on the Crittendon railroad was stabbed, Sunday afternoon, Aug.18,1912, by Corinne Warfield of Helena, and visits on paydays for several weeks. It seems that while eating her lunch at the hotel, the drunken Sanders bumped into her, and then left the hotel, returning with a stick to strike the woman, when she stabbed him with a Barlow knife, killing him. A Cornoner's inquest found the woman responsible for the murder.
CO.H.-SPANISH AMERICAN WAR - SANDERS - CLAUDE - C. - - - UNK - 9 1898 - NATIONAL CEMETERY IN LITTLE ROCK - - It was my mournful duty, in company with Capt.Brady of Company H, and an escort of sixteen men, to go to the National Cemetery, Sep.7,1898, and pronounce "the earth to earth, ashes to ashes, and dust to dust" over the graves of Claude C.Sanders and J.D.Skaggs, both of Company H, and both buried at the same time. At the close of the burial service of the church a salute of six rounds (three for each man), was fired by the escort, after which our bugler blew taps, the call which puts the living soldier to rest on the ground, and the dead soldier to rest in the ground. Chaplain Babcock in Arkansas Democrat.FORREST CITY TIMES 9-23-1898
- SANDERS - CLAY - HALL - - - 2 9 1879 - 12 26 1903 - CITY - - Per Descendant, Jean Meaney:Found Obit in 1904 relaying the Murder in 1903 by Gordon Casteel, to Wit:Hall Sanders, a Sterling Young Man, Shot to Death by Gordon Casteel-No Reasonable Cause for the Deed, and Casteel Claims that it Was an Accident.-Shot Fired at Close Range from a S.& W. 38 Calibre Double-Action. Bullet Plows Its way Through Intestines..Heart of Forrest City Stirred.------The very heart of Forrest City was pierced and deeply wounded by the news of the awful Christmas tragedy which occurred at about 7:15 last Friday night on North Washington Street, at which time Hall Sanders was fatally shot with a 38-calibre Smith & Wesson double-action revolver by Gordon Casteel. The terrible tragedy occurred about fifteen feet north of the southwest corner of the vacant lot owned by Capt.J.W.Beck, across the street, north of the residence of Judge John Gatling, and was so sudden and unexpected that those present scarcely realized for several seconds that such an awful deed could have benn committed by one of their number, and even then could scarce believe their eyes and ears when they saw that noble young man sink to the ground and heard him cry out that he had been shot. It was simply appalling! It was wholly unexpected and none dreamed or had the slightest intuition of serious trouble. Had the bystanders thought for a moment that serious consequences would have followed the little misunderstanding, the fearful result could have been prevented. According to the evidence adduced at the examining trial of Gordon Casteel it seems that James L.Alley, Hall Sanders, Paul Pope, and Guy Eldridge met by chance on Christmas night about 7 o'clock at Sanders' Drug Store. Being filled with the buoyancy of Christmas, these young men agreed upon a proposal from one to purchase a little sport. Accordingly they purchased then and there a supply of Roman candles, torpedoes, and dynamite canes, and started. They went east to J.W.Beck & Co.'s corner, thence north on Washington street, and as they were crossing the alley between Folbre & Co.'s and Nelson & Co.'s saloons they met Gordon Casteel. James Alley, who was in front, thinking that Gordon was a deputy marshall, and knowing that the explosion of fireworks had been prohibited within certain districts by an order of the mayor, but not being satisfied as to the boundaries, stopped and asked Gordon as to the lines. Gordon told them they could shoot fireworks north of Jackson street, and they proceeded north, to Garland street, two and a half blocks north of where they had met Gordon. When they reached the Baptist church, or just north of it, they began to shoot Roman candles. Shortly after they left Gordon Marshall Rainbolt came along en route to the Iron Mountain depot, and Gordon asked him if he had seen these Marianna boys shooting fireworks. He saw the glare of the fireworks, but did not know who were shooting them, Gordon joined him, and they proceeded up Washington street to where the others were firing their Roman candles. Rainbolt said he was surprised to find that the boys were Forrest City boys, and he cautioned them to not fire into any person's yard or house, and not to fire low as there was danger of hurting someone. The boys disclaimed any intention to violate the laws, and there was quite a good deal of talk about the laws, and Alley said to Rainbolt that if they were violating the law, they would cease at once and pay a fine, but did not think they had violated the conditions of the mayor's order. The marshall thought that they had not violated the law, but cautioned them not to. In the meantime Gordon had wrenched a Roman candle out of Paul Pope' hand, broken it in two, and thrown it to the ground. Paul told Gordon he wanted 5 cents for it, and Gordon said "I'll pay you fifty", and he ran his hand in his pocket and gave Paul the money, which being being by this time a little sore, he took and put in his pocket. About this time Guy Eldridge spoke up and said,"well Gordon told us we could shoot north of Jackson street." Gordon asked hime what had to do with it, and Hall
NATIVE - SANDERS - E. - RUTH - MRS. - ADAMS - 11 8 1919 - 1 12 2007 - FPARK - - 6803-Ruth Sanders passed away on Friday, January 12, 2007. Ruth was born in St. Francis County on November 8, 1919. She was married to Vernon Sanders for 48 years and lived all of her life in Forrest City. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon; her parents Barney and Deacy Adams and brothers John Lloyd Adams and Calvin Adams. She is survived by her son, M.V. Sanders and wife Marcia of Paragould; her daughter Barbara Gready and her husband Jerry of Houston, Texas; her granddaughter, Sara Sanders of Los Angeles, Calif.; her brother, Lowell O. Adams and wife Elizabeth, of Colt; as well as many nieces and nephews and many dear friends in Forrest City. Ruth was a member of the Forrest City First Baptist Church for over 50 years. She loved life and working with young people and enjoyed teaching Sunday school, singing in church choir WMU and training union. She also remained active with her friends in Musical Coterie, Sewing Club and painting. Funeral services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City on Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gene Crawley presiding with burial following at Forrest Park Cemetery on Highway 1 south in Forrest City. Pallbearers will be Jim Halbert of Heber Springs and John Stipe, Oral Edwards, Jerry Sanders, Roy Harold Sanders and Ronnie Sanders of Forrest City. Honorary pallbearers will include Glenn Hammons, Ray Kerr, Charles Lindsey, Raiford Whittington and Kyle Woods of Forrest City. Music will be provided by Victoria Harris of Forrest City. The family will receive visitors at Stevens Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, January 16, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m.Published: 2007-01-15
- SANDERS - FRANK - FITZSIMMONS - - - 2 1912 - 6 26 1912 - CITY - Age 4 mos, 11 days - 6-28-1912 DEATH CLAIMS BABY BOY=Little Frank Fitzsimmons Sanders, precious baby boy of four months, infant son of Mr.J.G.& Mrs.Bertie Sanders, died here Wednesday night, June 26,1912, at the home of his parents, after having suffered for a brief period with pneumonia. The funeral services were conducted at the the family residence and interment was made in the Forrest City cemetery, Rev.F.M.Gee of the Methodist performing the last rites.
PIONEER-OBIT - SANDERS - GEORGE - H. - JUDGE - - 1849 - 7 4 1901 - FCTIMES - - 7-19-1901 News reached the city the latter part of last week of the death of Judge Geo.H.Sanders, which sad event occurred at the home of his brother-in-law, Mr.J.H.Crabtree, of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, on July 4,1901, at the age of 52 years. Judge Sanders was well known by many of the leading and most prominent citizens of Arkansas, and especially in Eastern Arkansas was his acquaintance wide and distinguished, and his death will universally and sincerely lamented, although his death was not untimely from the fact that for several years deceased had been in a delicate state of health both mentally and physically. Geo.H.Sanders was born in Mississippi and removed to Cross County, Arkansas, shortly before or about the time he had reached majority, taking up the study of law in the office of one of the Brookfields. He was admitted to the bar about 1870 and shortly afterwards moved to St.Francis county and hung out his shingle in Forrest City. He built up a fine practice in the courts of Eastern Arkansas and was acknowledged the leading and brightest attorney of his time. Judge Sanders resided in this community from 1871 to 1883, when he removed to Little Rock, where he soon established himself as one of the most prominent practitioners of the legal fraternity of the capital city. He made money and it is said had amassed a snug fortune. but became too involved in one or two business ventures in Little Rock, which wrecked his fortune, health and reason, and a brilliant career was suddenly checked. Shortly after these misfortunes, he moved to St.Louis in the hope of re-establishing himself in his profession, but the strain had been too much, and his health began to decline. Deceased was a brother of Mrs.Brookfield, of Wynne, and a grand uncle of Mr.James Izard of this city
18TH REGIMENT-MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEERS-GEN.FORREST - SANDERS - JOSEPH - BOONE - PROF. - - 8 19 1836 - 11 6 1912 - CITY - Photo May 2006-HUSBAND OF LUCY SANDERS-CS ARMY-CIVIL WAR-MAGISTRATES-The Forrest City Times' Art Souvenir-1905-Page 39:J.B.Sanders/J.E.Stone Gravestone IMAGE1048&1047- - J. B. Sanders Passes Away. Aged and respected citizen succumbs to an attack of Pneumonia. Was sick only two days. Funeral Monday Afternoon From Baptist Church. Interment in Forrest City Cemetery. The passing away on Sunday night at 11:20 o'clock of Prof. J. B. Sanders, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of St. Francis county, caused a great wave of profound sorrow to o'erspread the hearts of all our citizens, among whom he was widely known and loved. Prof Sanders had been ill only a short time, having been confined to his bed just two days, and a very few were aware that he was sick, or especially that his sickness was serious, and therefore the news of his death that traveled upon swiftest wings Monday morning, was indeed a terrible shock. He had been suffering with an attack of pneumonia, and thought everything possible to be done by skilled physicians and the loving care of his family and friends was done, it all proved of no avail, and the gentley spirit succumbed to the inevitable, and winged it's way to the great beyond, where it is at rest with its Maker, whom he served so faithfully and well for so many years. Mr. Joseph Boone Sanders was a native of North Carolina, having been born in Johnson county, in that state, on August 19, 1834. He was married in Mississippi in 1856 to Miss Eva Denson, three children having been born to their union, one of whom, Mr. R. H. Sanders, of De Valls Bluff, survives him. In 1865 he was married to Miss Lucy Gwyn, to which union seven children were born, five sons and two daughters. He is survived by his widow and five children, Mesrs. W. T., J. G. and J. T. Sanders, Mrs. Alice Longest and Miss Lucy Sanders, two sons, Messrs. Hall C. and Joe R. Sanders having preceded their revered father in answering the final summons. He was next to the eldest of eleven children, all of whom have passed away, and was the grandfather of eithteen children. He served gallantly for two years in the Confederate army as a member of Forrest's Cavalry, 18th Mississippi regiment, and was a active member of Forrest Camp, U. C. V., of this city, and of the Masonic order. He was a devout and consistent member of the Baptist church for 60 years, and was active in all of its good works. Several years ago he retired from active business life and devoted his time to his duties as a justice of the peace, which office he conscientiously and capably filled for many years. His face was a familiar one on the streets and around the place of business of his son, Mr. J. T. Sanders, where he made his headquarters, and always had a pleasant word and a hearty greeting for his friends and acquaintances. He was widely known and universally loved and esteemed, and his death removes from our midst a man whose place it will indeed be hard to fill. The funeral was conducted brom the Baptist church in this city Monday at 3 o'clock, Elder E. P. J. Garrott officiating in his usual solemn and impressive manner. The following gentlemen acted as pall bearers: V. B. Izard, J. D. Baugh, J. D. Verser, Bruce Smith, Jno. M. Prewett, Jno. W. Anderson. Interment was had in the Forrest City cemetery. The services at the church and at the cemetery were largely attended, a great consourse of people having attended to pay their last tribute of respect to their friend and neighbor, and to mingle their tears and convey at least a faing expression of their deep sympathy with those of the sorrowing member of the bereaved family, and in all those expressions of genuine and sincere sorrow The Times desires to join. Prof. Sanders was our friend and we esteemed him highly. His family has lost a kind and loving husband and a good father, his associates a loyal friend, his church a faithful devout member, and the city and county, an exemplary citizen whose good deeds will long be remembered, and who is now enjoying his eternal reward. "He has run the race, he has fought a good fight, he has kept the faith." May he rest in peace, and may God comfort those whose hearts have been so terribley lacerated and bereaved.- Brenda Huntley
18TH REGIMENT-MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEERS-GEN.FORREST - SANDERS - JOSEPH - BOONE - Prof. - - 8 19 1834 - 11 6 1910 - CITY - - J.B.SANDERS PASSES AWAY= The passing away Sunday night at 11:20 o'clock, Nov.6,1910, of Prof.J.B.Sanders, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of St.Francis county, caused a great wave of profound sorrow to o'erspread the hearts of our citizens, among whom he was widely known and loved. Prof.Sanders had been ill only a short time, having been confined to his bed just two days, and very few were aware that he was sick, or especially that his sickness was serious, and therefore the news of his death that traveled upon swiftest wings Monday morning was indeed a terrible shock. He had been suffering an attack of pneumonia, and all that physicians could accomplish was to no avail. Mr.Joseph Boone Sanders was a native of North Carolina, having been born in Johnson county, in that state on Aug.19,1834. He was married in Mississippi in 1856 to Miss Eva Denson, three children having been born to their union, one of whom, Mr.R.H.Sanders of Devalls Bluff, survives him. In 1865, he was married to Miss Lucy Gwyn, to which union seven children were born, five sons and two daughters. He is survived by his widow, five children, Messrs.W.T.,J.G., and J.T.Sanders, Mrs.Alice Longest and Miss Lucy Sanders, two sons, Messrs.Hall C. and Joe R.Sanders having preceded their revered father in answering the final summons. He was the next to the eldest of eleven children, all of whom have passed away, and was the grandfather of eighteen children. He served gallantly for two years in the Confederate Army as a member of Forrest's Cavalry, 18th Mississippi regiment, and was an active member of Forrest Camp, U.C.V., of this city and the Masonic order. He was a devout and consistent member of the Baptist church for 60 years, and was active in all its good works. Several years ago he retired from active business life, and devoted his time to duties as a Justice of the Peace, which he conscientiously and capably filled for many years. The funeral was conducted from the Baptist church Monday, Elder E.J.P.Garrott officiating. The following gentlemen presided as pall bearers:V.B.Izard, J.D.Baugh, J.D.Verser, Bruce Smith, Jno.M.Prewett, Jno.W.Alderson. Interment was had in the Forrest City cemetery. The services at the church and cemetery were widely attended, a great concourse of people having attended to pay their last respect.Gravestone11-11-1910
- SANDERS - JOSEPH - RATLIFF - - - 2 1870 - 6 19 1898 - CITY - 6-24-1898 An explosion at L.Rollwage & Co. leaves one dead, two seriously wounded and many slightly burned and shocked. Dead is Joseph Sanders, wounded are Robt.Rollwage, younger son of senior member of the firm, and Tom Quarles. Extensive damage to stock of L.Rollwage & Co. was sustained. - Obituary-Joseph Ratliff Sanders was born in Feb.1870 in Desoto Co.,Miss. and is the second son of Prof. and Mrs.J.B.Sanders, of this city. He departed this life Sunday morning, June 19,1898 at 11:15 a.m. as a result of a accidental explosion of 25 pounds of powder, while in the performance of his duties as salesman for the mercantile firm of L.Rollwage & Co. He leaves a policy in the Germanda Life Insurance Co., for $2,000 in favor of his devoted mother. By his watch, which had stopped at that time, it is known that the accident which caused his death occurred at exactly twenty two minutes past three o'clock Saturday afternoon. He was conscious until a few minutes before death, and could remember all the details of his actions just prior to and after the explosion. The subject of this notice was an exemplary young business man, enjoying vigorous young manhood and the esteem and confidence of all who knew him. He had resided in this city about seven years, during which time he had surrounded himself with a host of warm friends, and not a single enemy. He was not a member of any church, though he had professed religion, and lived an upright, manly life, and was admired by all who knew him for his noble traits of character, his fine physical bearings and moral worth. Eld.Robinson of the Baptist church, Rev.Simpson of the Presbyterian church; Rev.Holloway of the Methodist church, and Eld.Smith of the Brinkley Baptist church presided at the services at the church and the grave.-FORREST CITY TIMES 6-24-1898
- SANDERS - LUCILLE - - MISS - - 7 30 1900 - 7 17 1902 - CITY - DAU. OF CHAS H. AND MARY B. SANDERS - 7-18-1902 Death of Lucille Sanders= Their many friends were shocked and pained to learn of the death of little Lucille Sanders, the sweet little baby girl of Mr.& Mrs.Charles H.Sanders. It was not generally known that this dear baby was sick; the news of her illness and death came both together. She died yesterday morning, July 17,1902, of meningitis, and was laid to rest in the Forrest City Cemetery this morning. Rev.W.C.Davidson officiating.
- SANDERS - LUCY - CLAY - MRS. - GWYNN - 8 27 1846 - 2 16 1927 - CITY - - Photo May 2006-Wife of Joe Boon SANDERS-Gravestone IMAGE1048- Birth: Aug. 27, 1846 Death: Feb. 16, 1927 -Per Descendant, Mrs.Meaney:DEATH CLAIMS MOTHER SANDERS-Died Wed, Feb. 16, 1927-FC Newspaper- Sunday Feb. 20. 1927- The Funeral of Mrs. Lucy Clay Gwinn-Sanders, 82, was solemnized in this city Saturday morning (Feb. 19) at 10:30 at the Baptist church, followed by internment in the Forrest City cemetery. Deceased was the widow of the late Joseph B. Sanders who passed away at the family home in this city on Nov. 6, 1910. Two of her sons, Joe and Hall, also preceeded her into the great beyond. She is survived by five children, W. T., J. G., and J.T. of this city, Mrs. Alice Longest of Hernando, Miss., and Mrs. Lucy Hargraves of Memphis; also, a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deceased was a consecrated Christian and a devoted and loving wife and mother. Services were conducted in honor of her sacred memory by her pastor, Rev. B. F. Davidson, assisted by Rev. J. F. McUnkin (sp?) of the Presbyterian church. The pall bearers at the funeral which was in charge of the undertaking firm of W. E. Stevens & Company were A. N. Brantley, T. W. Horney, E. Bruce Smith, F. F. Harrelson, James Cranor, and T. E. Christopher.Mother Sanders, as she was known to hundreds of friends who loved her, had not been well for a number of months and seemed to welcome the approaching time when her spirit would be freed from this earthly tabernacle. She walked daily with the Spirit and, in the passing of such a serene Christian character, there is no cause for tears.Her's was a life that will prove a beacon that will continue to linger here and will lead others who may be weak and faltering on the upward way. May God comfort the bereaved ones here and rest the soul of the departed in everlasting peace and joy. Photo courtesy of Mrs.Meaney, and the original obit, which I will share if you are interested. This lady is mother of Lucy Olmon Sanders
- SANDERS - ROBERT - O'NEAL - - - 8 7 1971 - 8 22 2005 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - - Mr. Robert O'Neal Sanders, age 34, of Palm Coast, Fla. and formerly of Detroit, Mich., died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, in Palm Coast, Fla. Mr. Sanders was born Aug. 7, 1971, in Marianna, the son of Robert E. Kimble and AnnLorise Sanders Gaines.Mr. Sanders is survived by his mother of Roseville, Mich.; one son, Robert Walker of Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Patunga Sanders, Ashley Sanders and Crystal Sanders, all of Detroit, Mich.; his maternal grandmother, Sadie Droughns and paternal grandmother Virginia Kimble. He was preceded in death by his father earlier this year.Visitation for Mr. Sanders will be held on Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Elcannon M.B. Church with Rev. Albert McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- SARTIN - INFANT - - - - UNK - 12 1909 - FCTIMES - - 12-10-1909 Goodwin Times=We are sorry to chronicle the death of the infant son of Mr.& Mrs.C.C.Sartin.
USARMY - SATTERFIELD - MARVIN - W. - - - 8 11 1917 - 10 25 2004 - FPARK - - 6902-NEXT TO BONNIE SATTERFIELD-Mr. Marvin W. Satterfield, age 87, of Caldwell died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Satterfield was born Aug. 11, 1917, in Oklahoma, the son of Oscar Satterfield and Florence Lingo Satterfield. He was a past employee of the Civil Service, a veteran of the United States Army and a Baptist.Mr. Satterfield was married to Bonnie Satterfield and she survives him along with a son, Larry Satterfield of California, a step-son, Danny Mefford of Wynne and one step-daughter, Judy Mefford of California.Visitation for Mr. Satterfield will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- SAWYERS - BILLY - F. - JR. - - 7 31 1967 - 19 25 2004 - LOUGHRIDGE - - Mr. Billy F. Sawyers Jr., age 37, of Forrest City, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at the NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro.Mr. Sawyers, born July 31, 1967, was the son of Billy Sawyers Sr. and Claudette Faughn Sawyers Callahan. He was a carpenter and a Presbyterian.Mr. Sawyers is survived by his mother; his step-father, Johnny Callahan; two brothers, Jeff Sawyers of California and David Callahan of Illinois, and one sister, Tammy Watlington.Visitation for Mr. Sawyers will be held on Wednesday Oct. 27, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Morgan Chapel with Rev. Douglas Swindle of Velvet Ridge officiating. Burial will follow at LOUGHRIDGE near Colt.
- SAXTON - GRACIE - LEE - - - 9 14 1939 - 11 13 1999 - UNK - - Funeral services for Gracie Lee Saxton,B.SEP.14,1939, aged 60, will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, at 2 p.m. at the New Light M.B. Church, 140 Day St. in Forrest City. Marianna Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- SCALES - W. - A. - MRS. - - UNK - 7 15 1899 - TENNESSEE - - Mrs.W.A.Scales, of Madison, who went to Tennessee to visit relatives and be treated for cancer, died Tuesday of last week, Jul.15,1899, and was buried in that state.-FORREST CITY TIMES 8-25-1899
- SCANLON - ED - - - - UNK - 2 7 1896 - FCTIMES - - ED SCANLON, A RAILROAD CONDUCTOR, WELL KNOWN HERE IS DEAD.2-7-1896
NATIVE - SCARBOROUGH - MARY - CHEW - MRS. - DAWSON - 1 9 1918 - 1 15 2002 - MT.VERNON - - Mrs. Mary Chew Scarborough, age 84, of Russellville, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville.Mrs. Scarborough was born Jan. 9, 1918, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of William Dawson and Carrie Chew Dawson. She was a 1936 graduate of Forrest City High School, owned and operated a furniture store in Belaire, Texas, and was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church in Russellville.She was preceded in death by her husband L.H. Scarborough, in 1983.A memorial service for Mrs. Scarborough will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at 10 a.m., at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Russellville, with Rev. Pat Seymour officiating, with homily given by Helen Hargraves. A graveside service will follow at 4 p.m., at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City, with Rev. Tom Newman officiating, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.Memorials may be made to the All Saints Episcopal Church, 501 South Phoenix, Russellville, AR 72801
NATIVE - SCHASTEEN - MARY - LOUISE - MRS. - CLARK - 3 11 1919 - 5 28 2006 - First Baptist Church in Warren, Ariz - - Mrs. Mary Louise Schasteen, age 87, of Bisbee, Ariz. and formerly of St. Francis County, died Sunday, May 28, 2006.Mrs. Schasteen was born March 11, 1919, in St. Francis County, the daughter of George Oscar Clark and Miranda Taylor Clark. She attended Forrest City High School, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, was a retired nurse, a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary and the First Southern Baptist Church.Mrs. Schasteen married Edwin Henry Schasteen in 1943 and he preceded her in death. She is survived by five sons, Edwin Stuart of South Carolina, Robert Lee of Hereford, Ariz., James Walter of Colorado, Thomas Clark of Washington and William Henry of Bisbee, Ariz.; two brothers, George and Clyde; 11 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Spivey and four brothers, Cecil, Charles, Joe and James.Visitation for Mrs. Schasteen will be held on Wednesday, May 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Bisbee Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Warren, Ariz. with Rev. Charles Short officiating.
- SCHEIDERER - MARY - IDA - MRS. - - 5 4 1915 - 3 20 2002 - LONE TREE CEMETERY - - Mrs. Mary Ida Belcher Scheiderer, age 86, of Stuttgart, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro.Mrs. Scheiderer was born May 4, 1915 in Brummitt. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church.Mrs. Scheiderer was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Casper Scheiderer; and one son, Wayne Casper Scheiderer.She is survived by one son, William George Scheiderer of Forrest City; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Scheiderer will be Saturday, March 23, 2002, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Turpin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow the same day at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. David Riley officiating the service. Burial will follow in Lone Tree Cemetery under the direction of Turpin Funeral Home.
- SCHELLHOUSE - LOUISE - - MRS. - KIRKOFF - 8 29 1883 - 5 21 1968 - FPARK - FAIRVIEW - 5281-Wife of Harry Schellhous-Birth: Aug. 8, 1883 Death: May 21, 1968 Services Tonight for Mrs. Louise Schellhous, 84Mrs. Louise Schellous, aged 84, died Tuesday afternoon at Forrest Memorial Hospital, where she had been critically ill for the past two weeks, and confined to her bed for about the same length of time.Mrs. Schellous was born August 8, 1883 in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of Elizabeth Zink Kirkhoff and Albert Kirkhnoff. She had lived the past firty years in Forrest City.Mrs. Schellhous was a housewife and a communicant of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, where she was organist for twenty years, and very active in church work.She was married in 1913 to Harry E. Schellhous. He survives her along with one son, Edward A. Schellous of Cincinnati, Ohio; and two daughters, Mrs. Theodora Stanowski of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mrs. William M. Sidle of Forrest city, and six grandchildren.Rosary services for Mrs. Schellhous will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Thursday evening at 8:30. Requiem mass will be held Friday morning at 9 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Church with the Rev. Father John Barnes in charge of services.Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- SCHEPPLER - SARAH - J. - MRS. - MORLOCK - 6 13 1963 - 7 26 2003 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - - Mrs. Sarah J. Morlock Scheppler, age 40, of Colt, died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis.Mrs. Scheppler was born June 13, 1963, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Harvey Lee Morlock and Ruby L. Neal Morlock. She lived in St. Francis County for the past 10 years, moving here from Chicago, Ill. She was a housewife and a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church.Mrs. Scheppler is survived by four sons, Kenneth Morlock, Joseph Morlock, Andrew Morlock and Nathanie Scheppler, all of Forrest City; a daughter, Drena Scheppler of Forrest City; her mother of Widener; one brother, Edward Morlock of Overland Park, Kan.; and four sisters, Darla Morlock Hendrickson of Colt, Eve Dilman of Illinois, Linda Robertson of Colt and Rebecca Clark of Montana. She was preceeded in death by a son, Randy D. Heath Jr.A memorial service will be held at the Good Hope Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2003. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
- SCHMIDT - P. - H. - - - 1845 - 4 11 1911 - MAYBERRY - - 4-21-1911 DEATH=DEATH OF P.H.SCHMIDT=Old and respected citizen of Wheatley passes away at his home after short illness. Last week we printed a local chronicle of the illness of our friend, Mr.P.H.Schmidt, and in this issue of the Times, it becomes our painful duty to pen the lines announcing to his friends and the public generally the death of this well known, and univerally esteemed character, the sad event having occurred Tuesday, Apr.18,1911, at his home near Wheatley, where he had been ill about three weeks with an attack of typhoid pneumonia. Mr.Schmidt was in his sixty sixth year, and was a native of Germany, though he had been living in this country for many years. He was a tailor by trade, and a master of that trade. He was also engaged in farming just north of Wheatley, where he raised three boys and two girls. About four of five years ago he opened a tailor shop in this city, and left the farm to his sons. He was a member of the Geo.P.Taylor Lodge No.1961, I.O.O.F, of this city. The funeral was held in the Mayberry church Wednesday afternoon, four miles north of Wheatley, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows of this city, Messrs.T.W.McClendon, Max Yoffie, Dr.F.J.McDougal, J.B.Terry, R.W.Payne, B.F.McCrary, W.A.Pearson, Robt.Brittain, L.M.Royal, and J.G.Sanders carrying out the impressive ceremonies in the burial service over the remains of their brother. He leaves a widow, three sons all grown, one married daughter, and a daughter of about 13 years of age, to mourn his death.
- SCHMITZ - SUSIE - PAULINE - MRS. - GILBERT - 2 19 1916 - 10 19 2002 - HUGHES - - Mrs. Susie Pauline Gilbert Schmitz, age 86, of Wynne and formerly of Colt, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at Wynwood Nursing Center in Wynne.Mrs. Schmitz was born Feb. 19, 1916, in Cross County, the daughter of William Fletcher and Mary M. Waymire Gilbert. She was a longtime resident of Colt, a homemaker and a drug store clerk for 10 years and a member of the Truth Ministries Church near Wynne.Mrs. Schmitz married Garland Lee Schmitz in 1933 and he preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Ray Schmitz. She is survived by a son, Eddie Schmitz of Wynne; four daughters, Monica Schmitz McWhirter of Montgomery, Ala., Phyllis Schmitz Ellis of Deer, Judy Schmitz Hall of Wynne, Tommye Schmitz McElroy of Jonesboro; a sister, Edna Munn of Wynne; one brother, Edward Gilbert of Forrest City; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Schmitz will be held Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funersal services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Berlon Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne
- SCHMITZ - WILLIAM - THOMAS - - - 8 22 1937 - 8 15 2001 - MIDDLE TENNESSEE - - Mr. William Thomas Schmitz, age 63, of Brentwood, Tenn., died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001. Mr. Schmitz was the son of the late Loyce Oliver Schmitz of Caldwell and Winnie Aston Schmitz Edgar of Forrest City. He was an attorney in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Schmitz is survived by seven children, Christie Konen, Leslee Garza, Charles Schmitz, Michael Schmitz, Michelle Jones, Brian Schmitz and Cara Schmitz; two sisters, Jean Schmitz Davis and Ruth Ann Edgar Overturf and nine grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Schmitz will be held Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Crawford Mortuary and Crematory. Funeral services and burial will be Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, at 1 p.m., at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Crawford Mortuary and Crematory.
- SCOTT - AGGIE - - MISS - - 1892 - 8 7 1899 - CITY - - Death of Aggie Scott-Aggie Louise Scott, the beautiful five year old daughter of Mrs.W.W.Scott of Haynes, died Monday afternoon at three o'clock, Aug.7,1899, of congestion, having been taken ill Friday evening. The precious remains were laid to rest in Forrest City Cemetery Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev.W.C.Davidson, officiating, and a large number of friends and sympathizers of the family were present. The child was a lovely baby, and this sudden separation will be the hardest trial of the the little darling's poor mother's life. The little one is at rest. Let it comfort the mother to know that her little darling is safe from bitter griefs of life and enjoying the kingdom of God. The family have our heartfelt sympathy in their hour of gloom.-FORREST CITY TIMES 8-11-1899
- SCOTT - Charles - B. - PROF. - - 8 5 1860 - 9 14 1896 - CITY - - A SAD SUICIDE:GLOOM O'ER SPREAD THE CITY MONDAY UPON HEARING OF THE DEATH OF PROF.CHAS.B.SCOTT, SEPT.14, 1896, FROM AN OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE TAKEN DURING A TEMPORARY FIT OF DESPONDENCY. CHARLEY WAS BELOVED BY A LARGE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS, AND THOUGH HE HAD HIS FAULTS, WAS EVER A KIND AND TRUE FRIEND AND CITIZEN. HE HAS TAUGHT SCHOOL IN MANY DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTY AT VARIOUS TIMES AND QUITE RECENTLY AT NEW CASTLE, AND WAS UNIVERSALLY BELOVED BY HIS PUPILS. IN 1885 HE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH N.B.FIZER IN THE CIRCULATION OF THE ST.FRANCIS CO.NEWS, AND THERE LEARNED A CONSIDERABLE OF THE MYSTERIES OF THE COMPOSING ROOM. FOR SEVERAL YEARS HE HAS BEEN THE "EXTRA MAN" AT THE TIMES OFFICE, AND WE ARE GLAD TO SAY HE WAS ALWAYS PAINSTAKING AND RELIABLE WHEN SO EMPLOYED. HE WAS 36 YEARS OF AGE, UNMARRIED, AND A MAN OF ABOVE AVERAGE INTELLIGENCE. HIS FAMILY REMOVED TO ST.FRANCIS COUNTY IN 1883 FROM DANCEYVILLE, TENN. HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, AND ONE OF IT'S MOST REGULAR ATTENDANTS. HE WAS BURIED TUESDAY IN THE FORREST CITY CEMETERY UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE ABOVE ORDER, AND THE SERVICES WERE CONDUCTED BY REV.F.E.TAYLOR IN A VERY IMPRESSIVE MANNER.
- SCOTT - JANE - R. - MRS. - WALKER - 2 17 1832 - 11 19 1895 - FCTIMES - - She has gone to her reward. It is our duty to record the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs.Jane R. (Walker) Scott, which deplorable event occurred at the family residence in this city, last Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs.Scott was born near Charlotte, N.C., Feb.17,1832, and at the time of her death was 63 years, 8 months, and 28 days old. A brief biological sketch provided by one of her sons gives us the information that in early childhood days, she left Charlotte with her brother, and they located in West Tennessee, where in Fayette County, she met and married Thomas W.Scott, with whom she lived happily until his death, in this city, in 1885, whence they came in 1883. To this union five children were born, four sons and one daughter-all of whom survive her, namely, Dr.W.W.Scott, of Haynes; Esquire James L.Scott, of McDaniel;Chas.B. and Peyton Scott of this city;and Mrs.Esther Gray, now of Marlin, Texas. She has been in bad health for several months, and for six weeks immediately preceeding her death, had been suffering with malarial fever. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church. The remains were interred in Danceyville, Tenn., besides those of her father, to which place they were sorrowfully followed by James, Charley, and Peyton.11-22-1895
- SCOTT - MARY - A. - MRS. - - 1835 - 3 16 1900 - CITY - - Two Funerals-In the evening at 3 o'clock, we were again assembled at the Methodist church with a large concourse of friends and relatives where Rev.W.C.Davidson preached an inspired and elequent sermon in eulogy of the life and character of one of our most venerable women, Mrs.Mary A.Scott, widow of the late Judge Robert T.Scott, and mother of Mr.Sam Scott, of Augusta, Ark. Mrs.Scott died last Friday, Mar.16,1900, at Jackson, Miss., where she had spent her last days, at the age of 65 years. Mrs.Scott was a noble, true-hearted, Christian woman. Her mission in life had been accomplished; her race was run. Since the death of her husband two years ago there had been nothing left for her but the waiting, listening intently-nye, we might say, eagerly--for the Master's call. Mrs.Scott has been a consistent Christian and member of the Methodist Church ever since she was a little girl.FORREST CITY TIMES 3-23-1900
- SCOTT - ROBERT - T. - Judge - - 1828 - 6 26 1898 - CITY - - Death of Judge Scott-Judge Robert T.Scott, who has been in failing health for a year or more, died at his home Sunday morning, June 26,1898, aged 70 years and was buried at the Forrest City cemetery Monday morning. The funeral took place at the Methodist church, of which he had been a member for more than a half century. Rev.A.E.Holloway officiating. He leaves a wife, and one son, Frank H, who was with him in his last illness. Judge Scott was an old landmark of Eastern Arkansas, having resided in Lee, Phillips, and St.Francis counties since 1860. He came to Arkansas from Huntsville, Ala. He was Royal Arch Mason, and was buried with full Masonic honors. He had been prominent in county politics in his lifetime, and had served several terms as county judge, mayor, and some three years as postmaster. He was a kind an loving husband, an indulgent, though firm parent, and a kind and charitable citizen and neighbor. His death, though not unexpected, is the cause of deep gloom in the family circle, and his presence will be sorely missed by his daily associates.-FORREST CITY TIMES 7-1-1898
- SCOTT - SAM - - - - UNK - 9 15 1902 - UNKNOWN - - 9-19-1902 Sam Scott, a well known and well to do colored man, died Monday night, Sep.15,1902, at his home over on St.Francis River near the Graham place.
VET-KOREA - SCOTT - THOMAS - G. - - - 10 29 1928 - 5 20 2007 - FPARK - - IMAGE3199-Mr. Thomas "Mickey" Scott, age 78, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 20, 2007, at his home. Mr. Scott was born Oct. 29, 1928 in Harrisburg and was the son of George Ellis Scott and Mattie Croney Scott. He was retired from Hunton Office Supply, was a veteran of the Korean War and a Baptist. In 1953, Mr. Scott married Myrtle Bell Shankle, and she preceded him in death in 1991. He is survived by a son, Gary Scott and a daughter, Linda Long, both of Forrest City; two sisters, Edith Bobbit of Forrest City and Sally Jarvis of Seattle, Wash.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Scott will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2007-05-21-HUSBAND OF MYRTLE S.SCOTT-MARRIED MAY 2.1953-"MICKEY"
USNAVY - SCOTT - TROY - LINDSEY - - - 6 14 1927 - 4 9 2003 - HARRIS CHAPEL IN WYNNE - - Mr. Troy Lindsey Scott, age 75, of Widener, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003Mr. Scott was born June 14, 1927, in Wynne, the son of Virgil Scott and Alberta Boone Scott. He lived in Cross and St. Francis Counties for most of his life and was the owner-partner of Scott and Scott Construction. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.Mr. Scott is survived by three sons, Bobby Scott of Armuchee, Ga., Jimmy Scott of Bryant and Terry Scott of Conway; three daughters, Brenda Munn of Forrest City, Linda Hogan of Jonesboro and Lisa Stevens of Forrest City; a stepdaughter, Teresa Brannon of Armuchee, Ga.; two sisters, Bobbie Spiedel and Peggy Eggleston both of Denver, Colo.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Scott will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2003, in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in HARRIS CHAPEL in Wynne.
- SCOTT - W. - W. - Dr. - - UNK - 12 24 1898 - FCTIMES - - Death of Dr.W.W.Scott-A heart breaking tragedy occurred at Haynes, eight miles south of Forrest City Saturday evening, Dec.24,1898.Dr.William W.Scott and Mr.John Hughes had bad blood for some time, both men were wounded-unreadable.-12-30-1898 FORREST CITY TIMES-The Haynes Tragedy-The Marianna Index contains the following concerning the Hughes-Scott tragedy at Haynes Dec.24,1898. "On Saturday night Dr.Scott, who had been drinking, went to Hughes's store and told him he wished to see him privately. The two men then went into a side room of Hughes's store and after only a few words, Scott pulled his pistol and made an effort to fire at Hughes. The latter at the same time grabbed for the pistol, and in the scuffle, the weapon was discharged. Hughes then wrenched Scott's pistol from his hand and shot him three times, killing him instantly. From what we can learn the feeling of the community is that Hughes acted only in self-defense and was in no way to blame, and consequently no arrest has been made, although Hughes expressed a willingness to give himself up to the officers and proceed to trial. But we understand no prelimiary trial will be had."1-6-1899
- SEARCY - ESTELLE - - MRS. - BURGESS - 4 25 1925 - 10 12 2005 - VANNDALE CEMETERY - - Mrs. Estelle Searcy, age 80, of Cherry Valley, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at Wynne Health Care Center.Mrs. Searcy was born April 25, 1925, in Humphrey, the daughter of Estell L. Burgess and Enid A. McCarley Burgess. She lived in Cross County for all of her life and was a former employee of Wal-Mart in Wynne. Mrs. Searcy was a member of Mann's Chapel Home Extension Club and Clark's Chapel Baptist Church.Mrs. Searcy is survived by two daughters, Wanda Johnson of Cherry Valley and Donna Sue McFadden of Blytheville; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.E. Searcy Jr.; two sons, Michael Edward Searcy and Billy Joe Searcy and a daughter, Linda Ruth Davidson.Visitation for Mrs. Searcy will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. in Vanndale Cemetery with Rev. George Fink officiating.
NATIVE - SEAWOOD - CONORY - - ELDER - - 2 2 1950 - 12 11 2007 - CASTEEL - - Elder Conory Seawood, age 57, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at Baptist East in Memphis. Mr. Seawood was born Feb. 2, 1950, in Madison, the son of Evan Seawood Sr. and Molly Robinson Seawood. He was and employee of Sanyo for 35 years. Mr. Seawood is survived by his wife, Barbara Brown Seawood of Forrest City; three sons, Conrod Seawood, Deron Seawood and Kevin Seawood all of Forrest City; eight sisters, Alberta Faulkner of Montgomery, Ala., Lula Latimore, Shirley Seawood, Ruthie Seawood and Leonie Seawood all of Little Rock, Charlene Weather of Upsilanti, Mich., Theresa Seawood of Atlanta, Ga. and Flora Cross of Benton Harbor, Mich.; four brothers, Evan Seawood and Leodis Seawood both of Forrest City, Michael Seawood of San Diego, Calif. and Charles Seawood of Jacksonville, Fla. and three grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Seawood will be held on Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary from 12 to 5 p.m. A wake will also be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the New Dimension Church of God in Christ. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the church with Elder Jimmie Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.Published: 2007-12-13
- SEBREE - DOROTHY - L. - MRS. - - 8 1 1925 - 3 15 2005 - CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK - - Mrs. Dorothy L. Sebree, B.AUG.1,1925, age 79, of Hughes, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. Mrs. Sebree was a homemaker and a Baptist.Mrs. Sebree is survived by two daughters, Frances Thompson of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Louise Mofield of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, Billy Perkins of Oklahoma City, Okla. and William Earl Perkins of Walnut, Miss.; two sisters, Dellamae Raper of West Memphis and Susie Gardner of Hughes; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Sebree.Visitation for Mrs. Sebree will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 18, 2005, at 12 noon in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion
- SELLERS - JAMES - ALVIN - - - 3 25 1887 - 1 17 1959 - HUGHES - - James Alvin Sellers Birth: Mar. 25, 1887 Death: Jan. 17, 1959 [Edit Dates] His Parents were Robert Hatton Sellers and Ester Nancy Campbell. James was born in Paragould Arkansas. Also I have the Birth information for Shelly Sellers that is also buried in the same cemetery she was James Alvin Sellers second wife she was born Dec 5, 1895 in GIbson County, Tennessee. James and Shelly were married in Carroll County, Tennessee on Jan 28, 1922. Per Daniel Reynolds.
- SEMBLER - OPHELIA - - MISS - - 8 16 1876 - 8 12 1899 - HUGHES - - Miss Ophelia Sembler died Saturday morning, Aug.12,1899, at her home one mile west of Oak Hill, and was buried at Hughes cemetery the following day. Born Aug.16, 1876. Daughter of Wm.and Celia Sembler.8-11-1899-
- SEMONDS - ALVIN - FRANKLIN - - - 12 23 1941 - 2 8 2001 - BARNISHAW - - Mr. Alvin Franklin Semonds, age 59, of Pine Tree, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at his home.Mr. Semonds was born on Dec. 23, 1941, in Lonoke. He was the son of Johnnie and Gracie Nichols Semonds and they preceded him in death. Mr. Semonds was a life-long resident of Pine Tree. He was a member of the Pine Tree Baptist Church and was employed by Dale Medford Farms.Mr. Semonds is survived by his wife, June Simmons-Semonds of Hunter; two sons, Thomas Calender of Jonesboro and Billy Semonds of Hunter; one daughter, Melissa Ratliff of Wheatley; one sister, Rachel Register of Jacksonville, Fla.; and four grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Semonds were held on Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Pine Tree Baptist Church in the Pine Tree Community, with Bro. David Yates and Bro. John Latham officiating the service. Burial followed at Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree, with Fowler Funeral Home of Brinkley in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that memorials be sent to Pine Tree Baptist Church.
- SEVERE - SANDRA - KAY - MRS. - MITTS - 1955 - 10 30 1999 - SHAMROCK LANE - - Sandra Kay Mitts Severe, age 44, of Brinkley, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in Charlotte, Ark. She was an active member of the Wheatley Baptist Church, a member of the Brinkley Gideon Auxiliary, the Brinkley PTA, the Band Boosters Club and the WMU. She is survived by her parents Charles and Goldie Mitts of Sulpher Rock; her husband Don Severe; one daughter, Cassandra; four sisters, Reva Langley and Vickie Rollins of Jonesboro, Sherrie Cooper of Hardy and Linda Crigler of Sulpher Rock. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at 10 a.m. at Wheatley Baptist Church with Rev. Bob McGraw, Rev. Cain Wheeler and Rev. Joe Johnson officiating. Graveside services will be held the same day at 3 p.m. at the Shamrock Lane Community Cemetery in Charlotte.
WWII - SHACKELFORD - DAVID - HAROLD - - - 3 31 1921 - 12 11 2004 - HILLCREST CEMETERY-WWII - - Mr. David Harold Shackelford, age 83, of Byhalia, Miss. and formerly of Forrest City, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at his home.Mr. Shackelford was born March 31, 1921, in Myrtle, Miss., the son of Joseph Collins Shackelford and Lottie Guyton Shackelford. He lived in Forrest City for most of his life, was a salesman for Malone and Hyde, a veteran of World War II and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Forrest City.Mr. Shackelford married Lucy Evelyn Hicks in 1946 and she precded him in death earlier this year. He is survived by two sons, David G. Shackelford of Byhalia, Miss. and Joseph H. Shackelford of Texas; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was also precded in death by a son, James C. Shackelford earlier this year.Funeral services for Mr. Shackelford were held on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed in Holly Springs, Miss. at Hillcrest Cemetery
- SHACKELFORD - FRANK - TILLMAN - - - 7 23 1915 - 11 5 2002 - MT.VERNON - IMAGE2278 - Mr. Frank Tillman Shackelford, age 87, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in Memphis.Mr. Shackelford was born July 30, 1915, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of Edward Waldron Shackelford and Maggie Park Shackelford. He had worked as a Lincoln Mercury dealer, was a former president of Forrest City Machine Works, a veteran of World War II and a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Forrest City.Mr. Shackelford married Betta Lanier in 1950, and she preceded him in death in 1998. He is survived by one daughter, Betta Shackelford Volkamer of Fayetteville; a son, John Edward Shackelford of Sante Fe; and two grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Frank Tillman Shackelford Jr., in 1979 and Thomas Waldron Shackelford in 1961.Funeral services for Mr. Shackelford will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial services will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NATIVE - SHACKELFORD - LUCY - EVELYN - MRS. - HICKS - 12 30 1921 - 4 30 2004 - HILLCREST CEMETERY - - Mrs. Lucy Evelyn Shackleford, age 82, of Byhalia, Miss. and formerly of Forrest City, died Friday, April 30, 2004, at her son's home in Mississippi.Mrs. Shackleford was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Palestine, the daughter of James Rogers Hicks and Sarah Poindexter Hicks. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life and was retired from education working at Forrest City Public Schools, Wynne, Caldwell, Brinkley and East Arkansas Community College. She taught music, was a member of the Musical Coterie, the M.E.N.C. and a member of First Baptist Church.Mrs. Shackleford married David Harold Shackleford in 1945 and he survives her along with three sons, James C. Shackleford of Washington, David G. Shackleford of Byhalia, Miss. and Joseph H. Shackelford of Texas; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Shackleford were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2004 at First Baptist Church. Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Holly Springs, Miss. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
- SHAFER - WILLIAM - - MRS. - WHYTE - UNK - 8 22 1899 - MADISON - - Mrs.Wm. Shafer, of Madison, died rather suddenly Tuesday morning, Aug.22,1899, of congestion of the bowels, and was buried Wednesday at the Madison cemetery. She was a splendid woman, and the mainstay of the family, and leaves a husband and two adopted children to mourn their loss. She was sister of Capt.A.Whyte.-FORREST CITY TIMES 8-25-1899
USARMY - SHANNON - ROBERT - L. - - - 5 10 1919 - 4 4 2001 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - - Mr. Robert L. Shannon, age 81, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mr. Shannon was born May 10, 1919, in Tyork, Miss. He was a retired supervisor and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Shannon is survived by his wife, Elna Shannon of Forrest City and two sisters, Mary Molette of Los Angeles, Calif. and Carrie Troupe of Berkley, Calif. Visitation for Mr. Shannon will be Friday, April 6, 2001, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 7, 2001, at 1 p.m. at Madison Light Baptist Church with the Rev. Lonzo Gatlin officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
- SHARP - JAMES - WILLARD - - - 7 28 1929 - 11 26 2002 - CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK - - Mr. James Willard Sharp, age 73, of Wynne, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002 at his home.Mr. Sharp was a self-employed brick layer and was employed at Yale and Towne for 10 years. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Forrest City, and the Lions Club in Palestine. He was also a member of the Local 5 Brick Layers Union and the Calvary Apostolic Church.Mr. Sharp is survived by his wife, Patsy Ann Graves Sharp of the home; five sons, Rickey Sharp of Cherry Valley, Sam Sharp of Newcastle, Calif., Buddy Sharp of Dallas, Texas, Bobby Sharp of West Memphis and James Sharp of Colt; four daughters, Catherine Farrish and Martha Grosvenor both of Carrollton, Texas, Annette Sharp of West Memphis and Patsy Marie Moore of Pearl River, Miss.; one brother, Douglas Sharp of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a sister, Mary Ollie Coggins of Trumann; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Sharp and his first wife, Veletret Roberts Sharp.Visitation for Mr. Sharp will be held on Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Apostolic Church in Wynne. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
VET - SHARP - JOHN - WILLIAM - - - 2 20 1935 - 12 11 2002 - BELL - - Mr. John William Sharp, age 67, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, in Memphis.Mr. Sharp was born Feb. 20, 1935, in Savannah, Tenn., the son of Clarence Sharp and Hattie Smith. He was a security guard at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City and a veteran.Mr. Sharp is survived by his wife, Vera Marie Sharp of Forrest City; two daughters, Claudia Marie Cazanes of Cleanlake, Texas, and Shelia Meyers of Forrest City; a son, Larry Billingsley of Marianna; three sisters, Betty Hindman of Savannah, Tenn., Helen Robinson of Toledo, Ohio, and Pauline Dinsmore of Michigan City, Ind.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Vestal Sharp.Funeral services for Mr. Sharp will be held on Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in Marianna with Rev. David Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery in Palestine.
- SHAW - J. - HARVEY - SR. - - 10 7 1904 - 4 21 2002 - BATESVILLE CEMETERY - - Mr. J. Harvey Shaw Sr., age 97, of Forrest City, died Sunday, April 21, 2002.Mr. Shaw, formerly of Batesville, Miss., was born Oct. 17, 1904, in Pope, Miss. He was the son of Alonzo and Molly Eubanks Shaw. Mr. Shaw was a retired educator and a member of Coleman Chapel AME Zion Church in Batesville, Miss.Mr. Shaw is survived by two daughters, Gwendolyn Shaw Cooper of St. Louis, Mo. and Sarah Shaw Jones, of Forrest City; two sons, J. Harvey Shaw Jr. of Moro and James E. Shaw of Batesville, Miss.; 24 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Shaw will be held Friday, April 26, 2002, at noon at Coleman Chapel AME Zion Church in Batesville, Miss., with Rev. Troy Roscoe Sr., officiating. Burial will follow in Batesville Cemetery under the direction of Cooley's Mortuary Inc. of Batesville, Miss.
PVT-USARMY-VIETNAM-Mr. James Albert "Jimmy" Shaw, age 53, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at his home.Mr. Shaw was born Oct. 17, 1951, in St. Francis County, the son of Albert Shaw and Nina Nichols Shaw. He lived in St. Francis County for all of his life and was a veteran of the United States Army.Mr. Shaw is survived by two brothers, Walter Shaw of Wynne and Joey Shaw of Sherwood; two sisters, Delores Reed of Van Buren and Arlene Hillis of Wynne. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Shaw, in 1975.Visitation for Mr. Shaw will be held tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. - SHAW - JAMES - ALBERT - - - 10 17 1951 - 3 9 2005 - FPARK - - 6794-PVT-USARMY-VIETNAM-Mr. James Albert "Jimmy" Shaw, age 53, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at his home.Mr. Shaw was born Oct. 17, 1951, in St. Francis County, the son of Albert Shaw and Nina Nichols Shaw. He lived in St. Francis County for all of his life and was a veteran of the United States Army.Mr. Shaw is survived by two brothers, Walter Shaw of Wynne and Joey Shaw of Sherwood; two sisters, Delores Reed of Van Buren and Arlene Hillis of Wynne. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Shaw, in 1975.Visitation for Mr. Shaw will be held tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- SHAY - Charley - - - - 1869 - 2 1897 - FCTIMES - - A man by the name of Charley Shay, being wanted in St.Francis and Lee counties for various offenses was located near Earle, and acting on word from Sheriff Williams, Deputy Sheriff P.A.Mahon of Critttendon County, assisted by Deputy Sheriff Ed Horton proceeded to Smith's mill on Wednesday of last week, for the purpose of making an arrest. Upon being called to halt, Shay turned and fired upon the officers with a double barrelled shotgun, severely wounding Horton in the head and Mahon in the hip and was about to reload with buckshot when the officers returned fire hitting Shay twice, from the effects he died at 8 o'clock. Shays remains were returned to Wynne and turned over to Sheriff Williams who brought them to Forrest City and was buried on Thursday of last week. Shay said he thought the officers were Frank Sherman. He was 28 years of age and unmarried.-3-5-1897
- SHELBY - JESSIE - - MRS. - MORRIS - 9 1 1916 - 4 11 2007 - FPARK - - Mrs. Jessie Morris Shelby, age 90, of Mountain Home and formerly of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in Mountain Home. Mrs. Shelby was born Sept. 1, 1916, in Phillips, Miss., the daughter of Elmer Grover Morris and Mary Annie McMullin. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Mrs. Shelby married James E. Shelby in 1935 and he preceded her in death in 1982. She is survived by a daughter, Jessica Shelby of Mountain Home; a son James Shelby of Alfred, N.Y. and one granddaughter. Visitation for Mrs. Shelby will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home on Friday, April 13, 2007. Funeral services will be held graveside following visitation at 2 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery with Minister John Morris officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home.Published: 2007-04-12
USARMY-BRONZE STAR - SHELTON - JOHN - WESLEY - - - 3 27 1938 - 1 22 2003 - MIDDLE TENNESSEE VETERANS CEMETERY - - Mr. John Wesley Shelton, age 64, of Nashville, Tenn., died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003.Mr. Shelton, born March 27, 1938, in Madison, was the son of Knowledge Shelton and Beddie Cherry. He was a retired veteran of the United States Army where he received a number of commendations including the Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Mr. Shelton was a member of First Baptist Church of South Inglewood, Tenn. and was a graduate of Columbia College where he received both associate arts and bachelor degrees and Webster College where he received a Masters of Arts.In 1960, Mr. Shelton married Catherine Farmer and she survives him along with three daughters, Rosiland Shelton of St. Louis, Mo., and Linda Faye Shelton and Patricia Ann Verge, both of Nashville, Tenn.; two sons, John Wesley Shelton II and Stevie Shelton, both of Nashville, Tenn., a brother, Kenneth T. Shelton of Forrest City; his step-mother, Lavonia Shelton, of Forrest City, nine grandchildren and several other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mr. Shelton were held on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at First Baptist Church in South Inglewood, Tenn. with Rev. Henry K. Smith officiating. Burial services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
NATIVE - SHELTON - RUTH - - MRS. - KELSO - 12 28 1919 - 7 17 2004 - HUGHES - - Mrs. Ruth Shelton, age 84, of Forrest City, died Saturday, July 17, 2004.Mrs. Shelton was born Dec. 28, 1919, in St. Francis County, the daughter of Arch L. Kelso Sr. and Julia Marie Wall Kelso. She made her home in Forrest City for all of her life and was a housewife.Mrs. Shelton married Clifford Shelton and he preceded her in death in 1972. She is survived by two sisters, Allie Shepherd of Wynne and Charlene K. Edmondson of Memphis and two grandchildren. A son, Donald Ray Hall preceded her in death in 2002.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Shelton were held on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Hughes Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
- SHEPHERD - JUANITA - F. - MRS. - FLEMING - 2 16 1927 - 6 25 2001 - CLEBURNE CO - - Mrs. Juanita F. Shepherd, age 74, of Tumbling Shoals, died Monday, June 25, 2001, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Mrs. Shepherd was born Feb. 16, 1927, to the late Dan and Mittie Bell "Giles" Fleming. She was a retired secretary for the U.S. Government agricultural division and worked at the Shepco Ceramic Shop in Tumbling Shoals. Mrs. Shepherd was also a member of the Heber Springs First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, J.D. Shepherd of Tumbling Shoals and many nieces an nephews. Visitation for Mrs. Shepherd will be Wednesday, June 27, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Olmstead Funeral Home in Heber Springs. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 28, 2001, at 10 a.m. at Olmstead Chapel with Rev. Charles Olsen officiating. Burial will follow in Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs with Olmstead Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
- SHEPHERD - VIRGIE - - MRS. - TIMS - 4 2 1904 - 11 9 2003 - HARRIS CHAPEL - - Mrs. Virgie Shepherd, age 99, of Heber Springs and formerly of Forrest City, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Central Hospital in Searcy.Mrs. Shepherd was born April 2, 1904, at Fitzgerald Crossing in Cross County, the daughter of William Christopher Tims and Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Melton Tims. She lived in St. Francis County for over 80 years, was a housewife, member of the Southern Baptist Organization and a member of the Beck Spur Baptist Church.Mrs. Shepherd married Preston Shepherd in 1921 and he preceded her in death in 1962. She is survived by four sons, Oliver L. Shepherd of Elkhard, Ind., James Preston Shepherd of Doolittle, Mo., Billy Lee Shepherd of Jerome, Mo., and Troy Lewis Shepherd of Searcy; three daughters, Florence E. Elliott of Forrest City, Helen I. Dees of Searcy and Linda G. Carr of Heber Springs; 32 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren and 27 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Shepherd will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the HARRIS CHAPEL in Wynne.
NATIVE - SHERRELL - RUBY - - MRS. - CHAPMAN - 5 30 1914 - 5 26 2001 - FPARK - - 6293-NEXT TO ROY SHERRELL-MARRIED JAN.26,1935-Mrs. Ruby Sherrell, age 86, of Forrest City, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Sherrell, born May 30, 1914, in Forrest City to William Russell Chapman and Neva Lee Chapman, lived in Forrest City all of her life. She was a housewife and a member of Valley View Christian Church.In 1935 Mrs. Sherrell married Roy Lee Sherrell and he preceded her in death in 1966. She is survived by two daughters, Evelyn Britton and Barbara Goodwin, both of Forrest City; a son, James Vest of Palestine; three brothers, Bill Chapman of Oklahoma, Carl Chapman of Heber Springs and Ray Chapman of Forrest City; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Eugene Vest in 1932 and a daughter, Dorothy Gillilland in 1963.Visitation for Mrs. Sherrell will be Monday, May 28, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at 3 p.m., at Valley View Christian Church with the Rev. Gary Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- SHIELDS - FATHER - - - - UNK - 7 19 1909 - FCTIMES - - 7-23-1909 Dr.J.S.Shields left last Friday for Natchez, Miss. in reponse to a message informing him that his father, who had been in failing health for some time, was worse, and not expected to live. The gentleman succumbed to the death Angel Monday morning, Jul.19,1909. The funeral was held last Tuesday. The deceased was a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families in Mississippi, and was revered and respected for his many good and noble qualities by all who knew him. Our sympathies go out to Dr.Shields in his bereavement.
USARMY - SHIPLEY - TRUEL - RAY - - - 5 12 1918 - 2 12 2002 - BELL - - Mr. Truel Ray Shipley, age 83, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at his home.Mr. Shipley was boen May 12, 1918, in Leachville, and was the son of John Wesley Shipley Sr. and Maude Dunn Shipley. He lived in St. Francis County most of his life, was retired from Eaton-Yale Industries, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended the Church of God.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John Shipley and Hubbert Shipley; and one sister, Ella Hawk.Mr. Shipley married Cahtherine Perry in 1949, and she survives him, along with two sons, Larry Shipley of North Little Rock and Jerry Shipley of Marion; two daughters, Diane Busby of Forrest City and Carolyn Milholen of Hot Springs; three sisters, Bertha Romine, Stella Fay Shields and Marcell Reeves; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Shipley will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- SHIRLEY - BESS - CATHERINE - MISS - - 6 25 1981 - 6 30 2004 - FPARK - - 5078-Bessie-Ms. Bess Catherine Shirley, age 23, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at her home in Forrest City.Ms. Shirley was born June 25, 1981, in Forrest City, the daughter of Peter Shirley and Judy Oskowis Shirley. She was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church.Ms. Shirley is survived by her parents of Forrest City and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shirley of Blytheville. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Oskowis.Visitation for Ms. Shirley will be held on Friday, July 2, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home followed by Rosary at 7 p.m., in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2004, at 9 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Ed Graves officiating with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- SHIRLEY - J. - B. - - - UNK - 10 31 1898 - McDANIEL - - J.B.Shirley of Colt, died Monday, after a few days illness, and the remains were interred in the McDaniel cemetery, south of the city Tuesday, Rev.A.E.Holloway officiating.-FORREST CITY TIMES 11-4-1898
USCOAST GUARD-WWII - SHIVLEY - CHARLES - SKINNER - - - 5 21 1910 - 3 18 2001 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - - Mr. Charles Skinner Shivley, age 90, of Little Rock died Sunday, March 18, 2001. Mr. Shivley was born May 21, 1910 in Pocahontas, the son of John R. and Nicie Jane (Hawkins) Shivley. He served three years in the Coast Guard during World War II. He retired from Civil Service with the Department of Agriculture and the Veterans Administration after 40 years of service in Newport, Rison, Forrest City, Pine Bluff, Fort Smith and Little Rock and Manila, Philippines. Mr. Shivley was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and held offices at the local, district and conference levels. He was a delegate four time to the General Conference of the Methodist Church, which included the Unification Conference of the United Brethren and Methodist Churches. Survivors include his wife, Lucile Esmon Shivley, and other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held today, March 20, 2001, at the Highland Valley United Methodist Church with Dr. Kurt Boggan and Rev. Lehman Webb officiating
USARMY - SHOCKLEY - LONNIE - - SR. - - 2 6 1923 - 8 10 2001 - EBENEZER - - Mr. Lonnie Shockley Sr., age 78, of Cotton Plant, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, at the White County Medical Center in Searcy. Mr. Shockley, a United States Army veteran, was born Feb. 6, 1923, to James Dotson and Viola Shockley. He lived most of his life in the McCrory and Cotton Plant areas. In 1944 Mr. Shockley marred Ernestine Austin, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two children. He is survived by seven sons, Leonard Shockley of Des Arc, James Shockley, Frank Shockley, Lonnie Shockley and Sylvester Shockley, all of Cotton Plant, Melvin Shockley of Scotts Bluff, Neb. and Robert Shockley of Stuttgart; three daughters, Dorthene Chunn of Marshal Town, Iowa, Willie Mae Jones of Chicago and Geneva Shockley of Cotton Plant; a sister, Almond Thompson of Sherwood; 21 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Shockley will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at 11 a.m.. at Trice Chapel M.B. Church in Cotton Plant with Elder Robert Butler officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Cotton Plant under the direction of McNeal Funeral Home, Inc. of Brinkley.
- SHOE - JANIE - - MRS. - WASSEL - 7 31 1857 - 8 16 1900 - MADISON - - Mrs.Janie Shoe, departed this life Aug.16,1900 at the home of Mrs.Mary Trotman, of Madison. Mrs.Shoe was born July 31,1857, in Pike County, Illniois, and was the daughter of William and Nancy Wassel. She was married at an early age to John Messick, to which union four children were born, three of whom survive her-Jeremiah, Samuel and Mrs.Eva Kendall. Her first husband died of tuberculosis, while she was in the prime of life, and was married again in Dec.24,1889 to Ross Shoe, who lives to mourn the loss of a worthy and loving companion. The Shoe family came to Arkansas in 1891, and have since been known as honorable and upright citizens. The funeral services were conducted from the home of Mr.& Mrs.Anne Young of Madison, and the remains were interred in the Madsion cemetery,FORREST CITY TIMES 8-24-1900
- SHOEMAKE - JOANN - P. - MRS. - BARKSDALE - 5 14 1941 - 11 19 2005 - FPARK - IMAGE3340 - Mrs. Jo Ann Barksdale Shoemake, age 64, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Shoemake was born May 14, 1941, in Wynne, the daughter of John Robert Barksdale and Irene Dearing Barksdale. She made her home in the Forrest City area for most of her life and worked for the prosecuting attorney's office.Mrs. Shoemake married Buddy Shoemake in 1992 and he preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by a son, Jimmy Peterson of Forrest City; her mother of Colt; a sister, Dorothy Lawson, also of Colt and two grandchildren.Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- SHORT - E. - A. - - - unk - 2 1910 - MISSISSIPPI - - 2-18-1910 Mr.E.A.Short Dead=News reached the city early this week of the death in New Orleans, La., of Mr.E.A.Short, who was formerly a highly respected and popular citizen of this city, who was engaged in the watchmaking and jewelry business for a number of years. He left here about three years ago for Prescott, Ark. where he stayed two years, and then to New Orleans. He leaves a widow and other relatives. The remains were returned to Valden, Miss. for burial.
- SHORT - T. - A. - DR. - - UNK - 8 13 1907 - UNKNOWN - - 8-16-1907 Dr.T.A.Short, member of the firm of W.A.Short & Co., Cotton buyers of Helena died Aug.13,1907. This is the second serious loss by death this firm has sustained during the last year.
- SHURN - CHARLIE - B. - JR. - - 8 15 1916 - 12 27 2002 - STANLEY GROVE CEMETERY - - Mr. Charlie B. Shurn Jr., age 86, of Palestine died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, in Kansas City, Mo..Mr. Shurn, born Aug. 15, 1916 in Arkansas, was the son of Charlie B. Shurn and Lucinda Chism Shurn. He is survived by five sons, Olin Shurn of Kansas City, Mo., Charlie B. Shurn III and Raymond Shurn, both of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ray Dean Shurn of Ben Harbor, Mich., Ricky Shurn of Minneapolis, Minn.; eight daughters, Bernice Young of Colorado Springs, Colo. Lornice Adams and Alma Mulberry, both of Cleveland, Ohio, Bernetta Shurn of Milwaukee, Wisc., Phyllistine McDowell of Kalamazoo, Mich., Joyce Danzo of Arlington, Texas, Donetta Redd of Bakersfield, Calif., and Linda Faye Dunlap of Ben Harbor, Mich.; 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mr. Shurn will be held on Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, at noon at Stanley Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Mitchel Love officiating. Burial will follow in Stanley Grove Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
USARMY-WWII - SIDES - JAMES - OSCAR - - - 4 15 1919 - 5 8 2003 - HARRIS CHAPEL - - FORREST CITY -- James "Oscar" Sides, B.APR.16, 1919, 84, of FORREST CITY died Thursday, May 8,2003 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in FORREST CITY. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and a World War II veteran of the Army. He was a Baptist and a resident of Cross County for most of his life until entering a nursing home in FORREST CITY five years ago. Survivors include four sons, Don Sides, Eddie Sides and Carter Sides, all of Wynne, and Freddie Sides of Haywood, Calif.; three daughters, Barbara Eldridge and Ruth Hollis, both of Parkin, and Janie Parks of Little Rock; three sisters, Wilma Meeks of Wynne, Catherine Hydrick of Greenville, Miss., and Mary Padgett of Baton Rouge, La.; one brother, Robert Sides of Wynne; 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora May Winters Sides, and his parents, Ed and Ethel Kelly Sides. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. today at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home chapel in Wynne, with the Rev. Don Rock officiating. Burial will follow at HARRIS CHAPEL in Wynne-Sides, James Oscar- Apr 15 1919 May 8,2003
NATIVE - SIKES - MILDRED - - MRS. - WALKER - 8 20 1902 - 12 20 2001 - CITY - - Photo May 2006-Wife of John Preston Sikes-Mrs. Mildred Walker Sikes, age 99, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, at her home.Mrs. Sikes was born Aug. 23, 1902, in Forrest City, the daughter of George P. Walker Sr., and Alice Bramell Walker. She lived in Forrest City all of her life, was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church.Mrs. Sikes married John Preston Sikes, and he preceded her in death in 1983.She is survived by a nephew, Collie Walker of Forrest City; two sisters-in-law, Lois Walker and Flora Cox, both of Forrest City and several other nieces and nephews.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Sikes will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at the City Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.-Gravestone IMAGE1279
- SILER - OTHA - RUTH - MRS. - RANSOM - 10 22 1912 - 4 4 2001 - PLEASANT PLAINS - - Mrs. Otha Ruth Siler, age 88 of Pleasant Plains died Wednesday, April 4, 2001. Mrs. Siler was born on Oct. 22, 1912, in Denmark. She was the daughter of James and Lizzie Watkins Ransom. Mrs. Siler was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Plains Church of Christ. Mrs. Siler was preceded in death by her husband Harvie Siler. She is survived by two sons, Glen Siler of Marianna and Tom Siler of Tallahassee, Fla.; one daughter, Barbara Phillips of Jasper, Tenn.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Siler will be Thursday, April 5, 2001, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Pleasant Plains. Funeral services will be Friday, April 6, 2001, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Powell Funeral Home with burial to follow in Pleasant Plains Cemetery under the direction of Powell Funeral Home.
- SILSKI - GRACE - - - - 6 3 1924 - 1 5 2007 - CREMATION - - Mrs. Grace Silski, age 82, of Forrest City, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at her home. She had been in poor health for the past five months. Mrs. Silski was born June 4, 1924, in Chicago, the daughter of George Darling and Pearl Marie Watson Darling. She was a housewife and a Lutheran. Mrs. Silski married Leonard S. Silski in 1943, and he survives her along with three sons, Leonard G. Silski Jr., Richard S. Silski and David R. Silski; two daughters, Diane M. Silski and Kathy A. Silski; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Silski was held Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at Stevens Funeral Home. She was cremated following visitation. Published: 2007-01-08
- SIMMONS - ANNIE - LEE - MRS. - ALEXANDER - 3 17 1919 - 3 4 2005 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - - Mrs. Annie Lee Simmons, age 85, of Palestine, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Simmons was born March 17, 1919, in Marianna, the daughter of George Alexander and S. Wiggins Alexander. She is survived by three daughters, Irene Kennedy of Memphis and Irene Grander and Rosie Ann Bonds both of Forrest City; five sons, Author Lee Ivory of Indianapolis, Ind., Clover Simmons and Uncia Simmons both of Palestine, Charles Jones of Stuttgart and George Jones of Blytheville; two sisters, Lillie Mae Williams of Memphis and Barbara Gates of Forrest City; one brother Zeal Alexander of Chicago, Ill.; 45 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mrs. Simmons will be held on Friday, March 11, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Williams Temple Church of God in Christ with Elder Ramson Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- SIMMONS - Belle - - - - UNK - 7 31 1897 - FCTIMES - - A telegram Friday night, announcing the rapid sinking of her invalid aunt, Mrs.Belle Simmons, took Mrs.Vadakin to Memphis Saturday, too late, however, to see her aunt alive. She died at 3:30 Saturday afternoon, July 31,1897, and was buried Sunday. -8-6-1897
- SIMMONS - BESSIE - MAY - MISS - - Unk - 1 16 1909 - FCTIMES - - 1-22-1909 BESSIE MAY SIMMONS=Beautiful and accomplished young woman passes away. Miss Bessie May Simmons is dead! This was the awful , sad news that reached the ears of her relatives and scores of Forrest City friends, the first of the week. She died suddenly at her home in Harrisburg, on Saturday night, Jan.16,1909 of heart failure. after a lingering illness covering a period of several years, with that dread destroyer, tuberculosis of the lungs. Miss Simmons was the daughter of Dr.& Mrs.M.D.Simmons, of Harrisburg, and a niece of Mrs.B.D.Hatcher, Mrs.Johnnie McKie and Mr.Charles L.Simmons, of this city, where she was also well known and greatly beloved and admired by a large circle of friends made during her stay while studying at the Crowley Ridge Institute. Bessie May was an accomplished pianist, and a graduate of the M.F.C.Institute at Jackson, Tenn. She was heard here during the meeting of the A.F.W.C. in 1907. She has a very large class of pupils at Harrisburg, and has taught piano music very successfully. The precious remains were interred at Harrisburg, and Rev.M.M.Smih of Paragould, former presiding elder of this district, and her pastor, Rev.Walker conducted the funeral ceremonies in the presence of a very large concourse of relatives and friends.
NATIVE - SIMMONS - CAROLYN - MARIE - MRS. - CLARK - 12 28 1940 - 1 11 2004 - TUCKER CEMETERY - - Mrs. Carolyn Marie Simmons, age 63, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at her home.Mrs. Simmons, born Dec. 28, 1940, in Forrest City, was the daughter of Paul Clark and Bertsie Stewart Clark. Mrs. Simmons, a retired painter, was a former resident of Mountain Home where she lived until 1988.In 1958, Mrs. Simmons married James A .Simmons and he preceded her in death in 1987. She is survived by a daughter, Bethany Marie Duran of Jacksonville; one son, James Alan Simmons of Forrest City; her mother, of Forrest City; two brothers, Paul Wayne Clark of Wynne and Danny Clark of Forrest City; two sisters, Kathryn May of Forrest City and Bonnie Cox of Centerville, Tenn., and seven grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Simmons will be held on Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at Tucker Cemetery in Mountain Home.FCHS CLASS OF 1958.
- SIMMONS - EVERLYN - L. - MRS. - HOLLIS - 5 14 1952 - 9 20 2001 - MAGNOLIA - - Mrs. Everlyn Simmons, age 49, of Palestine, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Simmons, the daughter of J.W. Hollis and Laura Hollis, was born May 14, 1952 in Magnolia. Mrs. Simmons is survived by her husband, Clovis Simmons Sr. of Palestine; two daughters, Sylenda Davis of Colt and Tara Mixon of Palestine; five sons, Alexander Mixon of Irving, Texas, Danny Mixon of Forrest City, Antonio Mixon of Hunterville, Texas, Kendell Mixon and Terry Simmons, both of Dallas, Texas; six sisters, Annie Pearl Henderson, Ethel Bible, Glenda Cullen, Maggie Hollis and Debbie Deadman, all of Dallas, Texas, and Margie Simmons of Palestine; three brothers, James Hollis, Jimmy Hollis, Robert Hollis, all of Dallas, Texas and four grandchildren. Visitation services for Mrs. Simmons will be held Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mrs. Simmons will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Home's Near Church in Magnolia with Rev. Thomas Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Magnolia under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- SIMMONS - MABLE - - - - UNK - 9 1 1895 - FCTIMES - - The sweet little jewel and idolized daughter of Mr.& Mrs.W.R.Simmons, of near Colt, was called to her home in heaven, Sunday Morning, Sept.1.1895. at 7 o'clock, from which no traveler ever returns. 9-6-1895
- SIMMS - CHILDREN - - - - UNK - 1 1900 - FCTIMES - - Emmet Simms, a farmer of Johnson township, came to town a few days ago and bought a bottle of worm seed oil, took it home and gave to three of his children by one teaspoonful, who he supposed had worms. Two of the children are dead and the third in critical condition as of yesteday. The proper dose was eight drops, and it was a terrible mistake.1-19-1900
- SIMON - CYNTHIA - RENEE - MRS. - ALEXANDER - 10 7 1963 - 8 3 2004 - MORO OAK GROVE - - Mrs. Cynthia Renee Alexander Simon, age 40, of Marion, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Simon was born Oct. 7, 1963, the daughter of Reuben Alexander and Virginia Hendrix Alexander. She was a housewife and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Marion.Mrs. Simon is survived by her husband, David Simon of the home; two sons, George Bailey Jr. of Batesville and Jamie Bailey of Marion; a daughter, Amanda Derrick of Marion; her parents, Reuben and Terry Alexander of Marianna and Howard and Virginia Lancaster of Marion; two brothers, Gary Alexander and Trey Alexander both of Marianna; two sisters, Mindy Alexander of Marianna and Crystal Atkinson of Helena; and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Simon will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at 4 p.m. graveside at Moro Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro with Bro. Lee Roberts officiating and Bro. Ricky Needham assisting
- SIMPSON - JOSEPH - FRANKLIN - - - 3 4 1904 - 3 7 2000 - BASSETT - - Mr. Joseph Franklin Simpson, age 96, of Bassett, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mr. Simpson was a retired supervisor for Nat Buring Packing Co. in Memphis and a member of Bassett Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Florence Simpson of Bassett; two daughters Betty Butler of Forrest City and Martha Davidson of Bartlett, Ark.; one sister, Clara Hoskins of Illinois; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, March 9, 2000 beginning at 6 p.m. at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 10, 2000 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Roller Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bassett Cemetery in Bassett, Arkansas.
- SIMPSON - JULIA - MELADEAN - MRS. - SITZES - 11 29 1932 - 9 7 2007 - BARNISHAW - - Mrs. Julia Meladean Simpson, age 74, of Colt, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Cross County Hospital in Wynne. Mrs. Simpson was born Nov. 29, 1932, the daughter of Vester Sitzes and Ercell Cole Sitzes. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Mrs. Simpson is survived b y a son, Mark Simpson of Farmington; two daughters, Brenda Baskins of Colt and Debbie Holland of Forrest City; two brothers, Mearl Sitzes of Southhaven, Miss. and Dearly Sitzes of Palestine; two sisters, Joyce Avery of Arlington, Tenn. and Darlene Olive of Germantown, Tenn.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband D.C. Simpson in 1986. Visitation for Mrs. Simpson will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Barnishaw Cemetery.Published: 2007-09-07
USARMY/NAVY-WWII-KOREA - SIMPSON - RAY - ARTHUR - - - 10 12 1925 - 12 19 2004 - HARRIS CHAPEL - - FORREST CITY -- Ray Arthur Simpson, B.OCT.12,1925, AGE 79, of FORREST CITY, formerly of Wynne, died Sunday, Dec. 19,2004 at McClellan Veterans Memorial Hospital at Little Rock. Born at Heber Springs, he was an Army and Navy veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War. He worked as a machinist for over 30 years at Yale Hoists at FORREST CITY before he retirement in 1987. He was a member of National Coon Hunters Association and former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Simpson of FORREST CITY; one son, Allen Ray Simpson of FORREST CITY; two stepsons, Michael Scott of Huntsville, Ala., and Charles "Bill" Scott of Pensacola, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Beverly Smith of Austin, Texas; six stepgrandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Annie Lawson Simpson, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne, with J.T. Baskins and Elbert Carr officiating. Burial will be in HARRIS CHAPEL at Wynne
- SIMS - MIMA - LEE - MRS. - - 4 4 1915 - 12 4 2001 - STANLEY GROVE CEMETERY - - Mrs. Mima Lee Sims, age 86, of Caldwell, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at Crestpark Nursing Home.Mrs. Sims was a homemaker and was a member of the Rising Sun M.B. Church.She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Fryer of Forrest City; two sons, Harold Johnson of Grand Rapids, Mich. and James Johnson of Forrest City; two sisters, Willie Frazier and Samantha Dunlap, both of Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, Tolbert Chism of Youngstown, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Sims were held Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, at Rising Sun M.B. Church, with Rev. Olin Shurn officiating. Burial followed in Stanley Grove Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
USNAVY-NATIVE - SINCLAIR - SAMMIE - EARL - REV. - - 7 8 1967 - 12 8 2004 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - - Rev. Sammie Earl Sinclair Sr., age 37, of Colt, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at his home.Rev. Sinclair was born July 8, 1967, in Widener, the son of Wash Sinclair II and Berthinea Jones Sinclair. He was a 1985 graduate of Forrest City High School and United States Naval Veteran. He attended East Arkansas Community College, served as volunteer chaplain at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City from 2002 to 2003. He was also a substitute teacher in the Forrest City School District and worked at the Cyber Caf‚ and was a case worker for the Community Development Corporation for St. Francis County.Rev. Sinclair is survived by his mother of Madison; his father of Florida; one daughter, Angelica Sinclair of Forrest City; five sons, DeMarcus Sinclair, Dominique Sinclair, Samuel E. Sinclair, Jimmy Sinclair all of Forrest City and Gary Hughes of Georgia. He is also survived by two sisters, Christine Anderson of Forrest City, JoAnn Kimble of Cedar Hill, Texas; four brothers, Robert Jones of Forrest City, Jimmy Ross of Bartlett, Texas, Wash Sinclair III and Eddie Lee both of Dallas, Texas.A wake for Rev. Sinclair will be held on Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at 1 p.m., at the Beth Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Lonzo Gatling officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- SIPES - RHEA - LEN - MRS. - RHEA - 3 8 1975 - 6 10 2005 - FPARK - - Mrs. Rhea Len Rhea Sipes, age 30, of Jackson, Tenn., and formerly of Forrest City, died Friday, June 10, 2005, in Forrest City.Mrs. Sipes was born March 8, 1975, in Forrest City and was the daughter of Bill Rhea and Faith Collins Rhea. She lived in Forrest City until moving to Mississippi in 1997. Mrs. Sipes was an insurance agent with AFLAC and was previously employed at State Farm Insurance. She was a 1993 graduate of Forrest City High School where she was a Mustang cheerleader and a member of the Beta Club. She also attended Arkansas State University and was a member of First Baptist Church before moving to Mississippi.In 1997, Mrs. Sipes married John Sipes and he survives her along with a daughter, Madison Sipes of the home; a son, Jordan Taylor Sipes of the home; her parents, both of Forrest City; a brother Raegan "Bubba" Rhea, of Forrest City; a sister Robyn Pipkin of Forrest City and a grandmother, Shirley Rhea of Jonesboro.Funeral services for Mrs. Sipes were held on Monday, June 13, 2005, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
- SIPF - JOHN - - - - 4 14 1855 - 1 15 1911 - HUGHES - - John Sipf Birth: Apr. 14, 1855 Death: Jan. 15, 1911 THE FORREST CITY TIMES, 1911. PEACEFULLY PASSES AWAY. Mr. John Sipf Dies Sunday Morning at Infirmary In Memphis. HAD BEEN ILL NERLY A YEAR. Funeral Tuesday Under Auspices of Geo. P. Taylor Lodge 196, I.O.O. F. , at Hughes Cemetery. The death Sunday morning at five o'clock, at the Maury & Elliott Infirmary, in Memphis, of Mr. John Sipf, while not unexpected, nevertheless cast a deep feeling of gloom over the community where he was so universally loved and esteemed. He had been ill for almost a year, suffering from a liver complaint, and many remedies had been resorted to in hopes of prolonging his life, and on December 28, 1910, he was taken to the infirmary, where it was decided that an operation was necessary. After the operation, which he stood very well, considering his weakened state, had been growing worse, and his death was momentarily expected until on Sunday morning, at the hour stated above, the kindly Angel of Death relieved his sufferings and bore him to his last reward. Mr. Sipf was a native of Louisville, Kentucky, having been born there fifty-six years ago, settling in Pulaski county. He was married in Little Rock on March 1, 1882. to Miss Margie Hare. He came to this county shortly after his marriage, and until about six years ago was engaged in farming on the Ridge, north of town. He had been in the grocery business here for the past six years, and at the time of his being stricken with the fatal malady he had built up a prosperous and paying business. He is survived by a widow, three sisters - Mrs. Sophie Matthews, Mrs. H. C. Rayen and Mrs. Emily Kemp - and one brother, Mr. Fred Sipf - all of Indianapolls, Ind. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Presbyterian church, of which he had long been a member, Rev. Geo H. Kirker officiating. Interment was had at the Hughes Cemetery, the funeral services at the grave being under the auspices of Geo. P. Taylor Lodge No. 196, I.O.O. F. Mr. Sipf was also a member of Forrest camp No. 29, W. O.W. He was an honest, conscientious citizen, a loyal friend, a kind and considerate husband and an upright, christian gentleman. His friends 0 and the term embracesall those who knew him - will sorrow long for him, and though the soul of John Sipf has deserted its tenement of clay, the memories of his kindly, cheery face and of his numerous kindly acs of disinterested friendship will long remain. To the bereaved ones he left a heritage better than riches and gold - the name of an upright, honest man and exemplary citizen. We join his other friends in extending to the bereaved ones our deep and sincere sympathy in this their dark hour of sorrow, and commend them to Him who "doeth all things for the best."- Brenda Huntley Added: 3/27/2007
NATIVE - SIPF - MARGIE - MAY - MRS. - HARE - 1850 - 2 12 1912 - HUGHES - LAST NAME IS MAY OR HARE - 2-16-1912 DEATH OF MRS.SIPF=The Forrest City TImes, Feb. 16, 1912, DEATH OF MRS. SIPF. Popular and Much Loved Lady, Passes Peacefully Away Monday Morning. News of the death of Mrs. Margie Sipf, which occurred Monday morning shortly after 8 o'clock, cast a shadow of sorrow over the entire community, though her death was not altogether unexpected, the good lady having been in feeble health for several months. Mrs. Sipf was the widow of the late John Sipf, who died about eighteen months ago. She was a native of this county, and was in her sixty-second years. She had been in failing health since the death of Mr. Sipf, and though every method known to science and all that kindly, loving care and attention of relatives and friends could do, was done for her, she gradually grew weaker and weaker and finally succumbed the the inevitable, after having been confined to her room and bed for over a month with a paralytic attack. Deceased is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ab. Sanders, of this county, and one brother, Rev. J. G. May, of Heber Springs, besides numerous other relatives in this city and county. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and was a devout, Christian woman, who was widely known, and as universally loved and respected. The interment took place Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Hughes cemetery, Rev. George H. Kirker, of the Presbyterian church, officiating and a large concourse of sorrowing friends following the remains to their last resting place to mingle their tears with those of the bereaved relatives, and thus attesting the love and esteem in which she was held. We wish to join the relatives and other sorrowing ones in extending heartfelt and sincere sympathy. - Brenda Huntley Added: 3/24/2007
NATIVE - SISCO - PEGGY - A. - MRS. - RAINS - 7 30 1965 - 4 29 2007 - LINDSEY - - Mrs. Peggy A. Rains Sisco, age 41, of Forrest City, died Sunday, April 29, 2007. Mrs. Sisco was born July 30, 1965, in Forrest City, the daughter of Nolan David Rains and Betty Grace Cummings. She is survived by a daughter, Shelly A. Chapman of Forrest City; her father of Forrest City; three sisters, Angela Hicks, Kim Rains and Vernal Brown and two brothers, John Rains and Roland Rains. Visitation for Mrs. Sisco will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lindsey Cemetery. Published: 2007-04-30
- SITZES - J. - V. - - - 8 26 1927 - 7 20 2000 - SALEM - - J. V. Sitzes, age 72, of Forrest City, died Thursday, July 20, 2000, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Mr. Sitzes was a member of the Abundant Life Worship Center. He is survived by three sons, Jack Sitzes, of Conway, Jerry Sitzes and Timothy Sitzes, both of Forrest City; a daughter, Sharon Owens, of Whitney, Texas; three brothers, Arnold Sitzes, of Byhalia, Miss., Mearl Sitzes, of Southaven, Miss., Dearl Sitzes, of Palestine; three sisters, Maledine Simpson, of Wynne, Joyce Avery, of Arlington, Tenn., Darlene Olive, of Bartlett, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2000, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 22, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Morgan Chapel with Bro. John Morris officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery near Palestine under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home
NATIVE - SITZES - LOWELL - - - - 6 18 1920 - 1 12 2001 - SALEM - - Mr. Lowell Sitzes, age 80, of Memphis, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Sitzes was born on June 18, 1920, in Palestine. He was the son of Noah Sitzes and Nettie Kyzer Sitzes. Mr. Sitzes had lived in Palestine before moving to Memphis. He was retired from sawmill work and was a member of Raleigh Assembly of God Church. Mr. Sitzes is survived by three sisters, Lela Barthalow, of Bartlett, Tenn., Marilyn Maddox, of Collierville, Tenn. and Evalynn Goodwin, of Forrest City; two brothers, Clivy Sitzes, of Mt. Vernon, Mo. and McRae Sitzes, of Memphis, Tenn. Funeral services for Mr. Sitzes were held on Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. The Rev. Ron Woods officiated the service. Burial followed at the Salem Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
VET - SKAGGS - J. - D. - - - UNK - 9 1898 - NATIONAL CEMETERY IN LITTLE ROCK - - It was my mournful duty, in company with Capt.Brady of Company H, and an escort of sixteen men, to go to the National Cemetery, Sep.7,1898, and pronounce "the earth to earth, ashes to ashes, and dust to dust" over the graves of Claude C.Sanders and J.D.Skaggs, both of Company H, and both buried at the same time. At the close of the burial service of the church a salute of six rounds (three for each man), was fired by the escort, after which our bugler blew taps, the call which puts the living soldier to rest on the ground, and the dead soldier to rest in the ground. Chaplain Babcock in Arkansas Democrat.-FORREST CITY TIMES 9-23-1898
NATIVE - SKELTON - ROBBIE - L. - MRS. - HUGHES - 10 10 1922 - 4 8 2004 - HUGHES - - Mrs. Robbie Hughes Skelton, age 81, of Forrest City, died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Skelton was born Oct. 10. 1922, in Caldwell, the daughter of Jessie P. Hughes and Claudia Bell Trimue Hughes. She was retired from General Industries after 27 years, was a bookkeeper for Delta Ice Company and a member of the Second Baptist Church were she was a Sunday School teacher.Mrs. Skelton married Feilding "Jack" Skelton in 1944, and he preceded her in death in 1976. She is survived by two sons, Bill Skelton and Tommy Skelton both of Forrest City; two daughters, Nancy Higgins of Forrest City and Phyllis McGraw of Palestine; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, David Skelton and Bobby Skelton.Visitation for Mrs. Skelton will be held on Friday, April 9, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Second Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2004, at 1 p.m., at Second Baptist Church with burial following in Hughes Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangemen
- SKINNER - CHARLES - - - - 10 27 1958 - 12 3 2002 - FPARK - - Mr. Charles Skinner, age 44, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Skinner was born Oct. 27, 1958, in Alabama, the son of Elgin Skinner and Nancy Skinner. He is survived by his step-father, James Alexander of Forrest City; a sister, Debbie Bray of Danville, Va.; and a brother, David Skinner of California.Funeral services for Mr. Skinner will be held graveside on Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at Forrest Park Cemetery at 10 a.m. with Rev. Clay Hughes officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
- SKIPPER - JOHN - - - - UNK - 11 1897 - FCTIMES - - John Skipper, who was so desperately wounded by Joe Sarden, some two weeks ago in the western portion of the county, died Wednesday of last week. Sarden was tried tried and acquitted of assault previously because it was determined that he acted in self defense.-12-3-1897
- SLAUGHTER - CLARENCE - - - - 6 1908 - 8 15 1912 - TEXAS - - 8-23-1912 News reached the city Wednesday in a letter to Mrs.E.A.Henderson, from Mr.& Mrs.J.C.Slaughter, formerly of this city, now of MIneral Wells, Texas, of the death of their sweet little baby on the 15th of August after an illness of only two days, he was four years and two months of age. The boy had been in bad health for over a year, and the move to Texas was in hopes of helping him.
- SLAUGHTER - CURTIS - - SR. - - 12 16 1909 - 10 20 2005 - PARADISE GARDEN - - Mr. Curtis Slaughter Sr., age 97, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Slaughter was born Dec. 16, 1909, in Bruce, Miss., the son of Walter Slaughter and Georgia Hurst Slaughter. He is survived by 10 daughters, Mary Steward and Linda Hill, both of St. Louis, Mo., Catherine Crawford, Marie Brown, Victoria Tittle and Gloria Brown, all of Springfield, Ill., Lorine Rucker, Gail Mosley and Evelois McCoy, all of Chicago, Ill., and Beatrice Farrell of Forrest City; five sons, David Slaughter and Herman Tittle, both of Springfield, Ill., Moses Slaughter of Savannah, Ga., and Larry Slaughter and Charlie Tittle, both of Forrest City; 167 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mr. Slaughter will be held on Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, from noon to 5 p.m., followed by a wake from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. W. Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Gardens cemetery.
- SLAUGHTER - J. - C. - MRS - - UNK - 9 13 1912 - TEXAS - - 9-20-1912 News reached us Sunday that Mrs.J.C.Slaughter, of Mineral Wells, Texas, died last Friday night, Sep.13,1912. She had been in bad health for years, and had just lost her son recently.
- SMALL - CECELIA - - MISS - - 6 1 1963 - 5 1 2002 - PARADISE GARDEN - - Miss. Cecilia Small, age 38, of Heth, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.Miss Small, is survived by her grandfather, Cedell Franklin of Louisville, Ken.; a sister, Maxine Smith of Chicago, Ill., and four brothers, Albert Small of Tunica, Miss., Thomas Small of Fort Campbell, Ken., Michael Small of St. Louis, Mo., and Mack Small of Heth.Visitation services for Miss Small will be held Friday, May 3, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony-West Memphis Funeral Home Chapel North. Funeral services for Miss Small will be held Saturday, May 4, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Friendship M.B. Church at Shell Lake with burial following in Paradise Garden Cemetery under the direction of Anthony Funeral Home of West Memphis.
TSGT-USARMY-WWII-BRONZE STAR - SMALLEY - ROBERT - LAMAR - - - 10 30 1915 - 3 11 2000 - FPARK - TSGT-USARMY-WWII-NEXT TO DOREEN SMALLEY - 6923&6896-Mr. Robert Lamar Smalley, age 84, of Caldwell, died Saturday, March 11, 2000, at his home in Caldwell. Mr. Smalley was born Oct. 30, 1915, in Grand Junction, Tenn. He was the son of Robert Lee Smalley and Minnie Iva Keller Smalley. Mr. Smalley was a retired farmer and barber, a member of the American Legion, the V.F.W., the Happy Dayers, the Caldwell Seniors and was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was the mayor of Caldwell for eight years, was a veteran of World War II and was the recipient of the World War II Bronze Star. Mr. Smalley married Doreen Rowe in 1944, and she survives him along with two sons, Robert Lyndon Smalley of Alpena, David Lamar Smalley of Cordova, Tenn.; and four grandchildren. Services for Mr. Smalley were held at the First Baptist Church on Monday, March 13, 2000, at 2 p.m. with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- SMITH - ALBERT - D. - DR. - - 6 8 1939 - 2 3 2005 - GOODWIN - - Dr. Albert D. Smith, 65, of Goodwin, died Thursday, February 3, 2005 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Dr. Smith is survived by his wife, Ester Smith; one son, and three daughters. He is also survived by a host of relatives.Visitation will be held Thursday, February 10, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Goodwin COGIC in Goodwin. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Forrest City Civic Center in Forrest City. Burial will be at Goodwin Memorial Cemetery by Branscumb Funeral Home of Brinkley
- SMITH - ALICE - ALZADA - MRS. - BALDWIN - 5 30 1934 - 2 2 2002 - HARRIS CHAPEL - - Mrs. Alice Alzada Smith, age 67, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at Baptist Hospital-East in Memphis. Mrs. Smith was born May 30, 1934 in Wynne, and was the daughter of Dyke Andrew Baldwin and Ona Bell Hicks Baldwin. She was a homemaker and lived in St. Francis and Cross County all of her life. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Smith; one son, Mike Smith; a daughter, Linda Davis; her parents; a brother, Clarence Baldwin; and a sister, Laura Bell Baldwin. She is survived by four sons, Jackie Smith, Ray Smith, Rick Smith and Sammy Smith, all of Colt; three daughters, Jenny Douglas of Forrest City, Polly Douglas of Lewisburg, Tenn. and Lois Morian of Gillett; four brothers, Richard Baldwin of Forrest City, Billy Ray Baldwin of Taoka, Texas, D.A. Baldwin and Donald Gene Baldwin, both of Little Rock; four sisters, Mamie Coleman of Widener, Charlene Melton of Parkin, Betty Ware of Mena and Rose Elkins of North Little Rock; 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Smith will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be conducted on Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at 1 p.m., at Kernodle Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Elkins officiating the service. Burial to follow in HARRIS CHAPEL in Wynne under the direction of Kernodle Funeral Home.
- SMITH - ANNIE - FRANCIS - MRS. - - 12 8 1927 - 2 23 2000 - PARADISE GARDEN - PER SSDI:ANNIE F SMITH 08 Dec 1927 15 Feb 2000 (V) 34266 (Arcadia, De Soto, FL) - Mrs. Annie Francis Smith, age 73, of Arcadia, Fla., formerly of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, at her home. She was a member of Willis Temple Church of God in Christ Church in Madison and served as president of the Ushers Board. She was also a Community Usher. She is survived by a daughter, Rev. Christine Kirkland, of Arcadia, Fla; her mother, Moddie Hughes, of Madison; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, March 3, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 4, at 12 p.m. at Willis Temple Church of God on Christ in Madison with Superintendent J.D. Alexander officiating. Burial will follow at Paradise Gardens Cemetery in Edmondson, under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
- SMITH - BETTY - JOYCE - MRS. - JOHNSTON - 5 2 1930 - 7 20 2000 - BELL - - Betty Joyce Smith, age 70, of Palestine, died Thursday, July 20, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mrs. Smith was born May 2, 1930, in Cordova, Ala., to Paul Johnston and Edith Marie Coffman Howren. She lived in Palestine for the past 30 years, was a housewife and a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. She married Wilburn Smith in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1980 along with a half brother, Wesley Howren who preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Joyce Smith, of Forrest City; her mother; and a half sister, Nettie Lou Graham, of O'Fallon, Mo. Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be graveside, Saturday, July 22, 2000, at 10 a.m. at Bell Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- SMITH - BEVERLY - JEAN - MRS. - THOMAS - 1957 - 6 4 2007 - HUGHES - - GOOBERTOWN -- Beverly Jean Thomas Smith, 50, of the Goobertown community north of Brookland, died Sunday afternoon at her home. Born in WYNNE, Mrs. Smith lived in WYNNE and Forrest City before moving to Jonesboro in 1974. She was a production trainer at Nestle Foods of Jonesboro and was of the Pentecostal belief. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Faye Woods Thomas. Survivors include her father, Travis Thomas of Purvis, Miss.; son, Thomas Murray Tarver of Brookland; brothers, Alton Ray Thomas of Lynchburg, Tenn., and James Floyd Thomas of Daytona, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday morning at Emerson Memorial Chapel in Jonesboro with Bro. Rick Forbis officiating. A committal service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday in Hughes Cemetery north of Forrest City. Active pallbearers include Chris Speagle, David Thomas, James Thomas, Mike Mansfield and Steve Campbell. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. JUN 6,2007
- SMITH - CARLETTA - - MRS. - KNOWLTON - 2 1 1962 - 6 23 2001 - True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in West Helena - - Mrs. Carlaretta Knowlton-Smith, age 39, of Helena died Saturday, June 23, 2001.Mrs. Knowlton-Smith, was born Feb. 1,1962 in Helena, to Willie Marie Knowlton and the late Peter Knowlton Sr.Mrs. Knowlton-Smith is survived by two daughters, Kanaka Knowlton and Sharenzia Smith, both of Helena; a son, Ronnie Smith Jr. of Helena; her mother, Willie Marie Knowlton of West Helena; her stepfather, Calvin Bryant of West Helena; three brothers, Milton Terry Knowlton of Chicago, Ill, Peter Knowlton Jr. of West Helena and Stacey Knowlton of San Antonio, Texas, and two sisters Lorri Knowlton of West Memphis and LaSwanna Knowlton of Jonesboro.She was preceded in death by a brother, Martin Knowlton.Funeral services for Mrs. Knowlton-Smith are scheduled for Saturday, June 30, 2001, at 2 p.m. at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in West Helena with Rev. L. Whitfield officiating. Stephens Funeral Home in West Helena is in charge of arrangements.
NATIVE - SMITH - CAROLYN - - MRS. - HAMPTON - 7 1 1943 - 3 29 2005 - Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. - - Mrs. Carolyn Smith, age 61, of York, Pa. and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, March, 29, 2005, at her home.Mrs. Smith was born July 1, 1943, in Forrest City, the daughter of Harvey Hampton and Gertrude Vinson. She was formerly employed by BMY/United Defense for over 25 years as a statistical technician, was a member of the Deborah Chapter 26 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in York, Pa., where she served on the usher and the trustee boards.Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of 42 years, Frank Smith; two daughters, Pelar Smith and Angela Nelson both of York, Pa.; one son, Frank Smith III of York, Pa.; four sisters, Gladys Johnson of Haynes and Maxine Bonner, Gertha Jones and Mary Ann Wright all of York, Pa.; her stepmother, Lillie Mae Hampton of Haynes and two grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held on Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the Shiloh Baptist Church in York, Pa. Burial followed in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NATIVE - SMITH - CATHERINE - MARIE - MRS. - SHAFER - 8 19 1933 - 4 26 2001 - BELL - - Mrs. Catherine Marie Smith, age 67 of Palestine, died Thursday, April 26, 2001.Mrs. Smith was born Aug. 19, 1933, in Palestine, to Art and Kate Shields Shafer. She lived in Palestine most of her life where she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Palestine. Mrs. Smith was a retired employee of Sanyo Manufacturing.She is survived by her husband, Dean Smith and a sister, Frances Rutledge of Marianna.Visitation for Mrs. Smith will be Saturday, April 28, 2001, from 5 to 6 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 29, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
- SMITH - Child - - - - UNK - 9 21 1897 - FCTIMES - - A child of Oliver Smith died due to fire accident last Tuesday afternoon on a plantation of Sheriff Williams, south of Widener. Dr.Evans was called upon for assistance, but to no avail. -9-24-1897
NATIVE - SMITH - CORINA - - MRS. - KING - 4 21 1915 - 1 24 2002 - CASTEEL - - Mrs. Corina King Smith, age 86, of Mequon, Wisc., formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at Mequon Health Care.Mrs. Smith was born April 21, 1915, in Palestine, and was the daughter of Neely King and Susie Freeman King Bootee.She is survived by two daughters, Enoka Nixon of Milwaukee, Wisc. and Carla Sanders of Jonesboro; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Smith will be Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, at 12 p.m., at the Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. John Strong officiating the service. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary
- SMITH - DEAN - - - - 11 29 1927 - 12 19 2001 - BELL - - Mr. Dean Smith, age 74, of Olive Branch, Miss., died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in Southhaven, Miss.Mr. Smith was born Nov. 29, 1927, in Kinton, the son of Alvin Smith and Mildred Johnson Smith. He lived in Palestine most of his life and was retired from Yale Industries.Mr. Smith married Catherine S. Smith, and she preceded him in death in 2001.Mr. Smith is survived by one sister, Johnnie Turner of Millington, Tenn., and two brothers, Marvin Smith of Hughes and Paul Smith of Olive Branch, Miss.Visitation will be tonight, Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home.Graveside funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at the Bell Cemetery in Palestine under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NATIVE - SMITH - DEBORAH - ANN - MRS. - - 4 26 1956 - 7 2 2006 - HUGHES - - Mrs. Deborah Ann Smith, age 50, of Beebe, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at White County Medical Center in Searcy.Mrs. Smith was born April 26, 1956, in Forrest City, the daughter of John Franklin Smith and Fern Anne Davis. She was employed at the Maybelline factory in Protho Junction.Mrs. Smith is survived by her mother of Coolidge, Ariz.; five sisters, Patricia Ashcraft of Coolidge, Ariz., Barbara Kolb of Coldwater, Miss., Velma Berrones and Sherry Smith both of Chicago, Ill. and Sandra Bufford of Jonesboro; three brothers, Michael Smith of Beebe, Benjamin Smith of Chicago, Ill. and Steven Smith of Sherwood; two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mrs. Smith will be held on Friday, July 7, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with Otis Lee Davis Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery.
NATIVE - SMITH - DONNA - GAY - MRS. - BRADDOCK - 5 5 1955 - 8 28 2007 - BELL - - Mrs. Donna Gay Smith, age 52, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Mrs. Smith was born May 5, 1955, in Forrest City, the daughter of James Milton Braddock and Inez Shaw Braddock. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was retired from Gehring Veterinary Clinic and was a Baptist. Mrs. Smith married Larry Smith in 1973 and he survives her along with two daughters, Terri Smith and Melissa Sparks both of Searcy; one sister, Linda McCoy of Wynne and two grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Smith will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery.Published: 2007-08-28
NATIVE - SMITH - EDWARD - - - - 2 1 1942 - 10 1 2007 - CASTEEL - - Mr. Edward Smith, age 65, of Forrest City, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital. Mr. Smith was born Feb. 1, 1942, in Forrest City. He was a retired self-employed construction laborer. He is survived by two sons, Edward Smith Jr. and Bobby Smith both of Stockton, Calif.; a daughter Deon Smith of Stockton, Calif; two brothers, Lewis Smith of Cleveland, Ohio and Sylvester Tyson of Forrest City; six sisters, Edna Mae Lockhart, Emma Mooney, Eliose Wilson, Evelyn Johnson and Eva Neal all of Forrest City and Magnolia Wilson of Evanstion, Ill. and a host of other realtives and friends. Visitation for Mr. Smith will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at 2 p.m. at New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2007-10-11 on FAG
NATIVE - SMITH - EVA - JEANETTE - MISS - - 12 12 1960 - 2 16 2007 - Salem Cemetery - - Ms. Eva Jeanette French Smith, age 46, of Harrison, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at her home. Ms. Smith was born Dec. 12, 1960, in Forrest City, the daughter of Virgil and Betty Presley French. She was a nurse and a member of the Assembly of God Church. Ms. Smith is survived by her parents of Palestine; two sons, Bradley Ward of Springfield, Mo. and Hunter Smith of Catoosa, Okla.; a daughter, Lydia Smith of Harrison; a brother, Danny Ray French of Maumelle; a sister, Kathy Billingsley of Palestine and a grandchild. Visitation for Ms. Smith will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.Published: 2007-02-19
- SMITH - FRANK - JAMES - - - 1 25 1911 - 3 24 2007 - SSDI - - Frank James Smith, 96, of Goodwin, died Saturday March 24 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Mr. Smith was born January 25, 1911 in Hillsboro, Georgia to Ransom Smith and Fannie K. Whittening-Smith. He was one of six children born to this union. He was the widower of Luella McKissick-Smith. He received his education from the Jasper County School System in Hillsboro, Georgia. Mr. Smith was a member of Goodwin Church of God In Christ, in Goodwin, Arkansas, for more than 70 years. During his tenure at Goodwin C.O.G.I.C. he served faithfully in many capacities: Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School Superintendent, Chairman of the Trustee Board, Member of the Advisory Board, Church Treasurer and as Church Musician. Over the years, Deacon Smith has received numerous awards and recognition for his dedicated and faithful service to his Church, Community and His Lord and Savior. Mr. Smith worked as a very hardworking and successful farmer in Goodwin for many years. His farm production consisted of cotton, soybeans, wheat, rice, sweet potatoes; peanuts truck patches, hogs and poultry. His family was recognized as State Farm Family of the year in 1963 and as District Farm Family of the year in 1972. He also worked as a Bus Driver for the Wheatley School District for many years before retiring. Mr. Smith was an avid hunter. He loved hunting rabbits and squirrels and other wild game to provide for his family. He also loved playing his precious guitar. He was very much a family oriented man. He was especially proud of all of his children. Mr. Smith's wife, three brothers, a sister, three sons, Samuel Smith, Albert Lee Smith and B.F. (Baby Frank) Smith; two daughters, Lula Mae Smith and Ruby Smith, all preceded him in death. Survivors are: nine sons, Superintendent Alex J. (Clinton) Smith or Helena, Superintendent Ransom (Theressa) Smith of Goodwin, Bennie L. (Lillian) Smith and Wilson C. Smith, both of Little Rock, Dr. Howard C. (Armelia) Smith, of West Memphis, Taylor L. (Elaine) Smith of Pflugerville, Texas, Elder Henry L. (Melvy) Smith of Tulsa, Okla, Jessie F. (Betty) Smith of Memphis, and Elder Oliver C. (Zenna) Smith of Forrest City; Three daughters, Josephine Smith-Gray of Kansas City, Mo., Ibeauty Smith, of Goodwin and Phyllis J. (Richard) Smith-Gines of Greensboro, N.C. A daughter in law, Evelyn Brooks-Smith, of Forrest City; a sister, Mamie Smith-McKissick, of Forrest City; a brother in law, Bennie McKissick, of Goodwin; 52 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Goodwin Church of God In Christ in Goodwin. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 31 at 11 A.M. at Salem Baptist Church, 105 Haven Street in Forrest City. Superintendent Alex J. Smith will be officiating. Burial will take place at Goodwin Memorial Cemetery in Goodwin with professional services provided by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772. Pallbearers are: Oliver C. Smith II, Albert L. Smith Jr., Aharanwa C. Smith, Rotar Smith, Charles Gray II, Bennie L. Smith II, Taylor L. Smith II and Henry L. Smith Jr.Published: 2007-03-29
NATIVE - SMITH - GARY - - - - 1 10 1980 - 1 9 2007 - MT.CITY CEMETERY - - Gary Smith, age 26, of Marianna, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 in Baptist Hospital East in Memphis. He was born Jan. 10, 1980 in Forrest City. He attended Walnut Grove M.B. Church. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Walnut Grove M.B. Church in Marianna. Burial followed in Mt. City Cemetery in Felton, under the direction of Marianna Funeral Home.Published: 2007-01-22
- SMITH - GLADYS - - MRS. - FROST - 7 3 1913 - 10 21 1999 - FORREST HILL - - Gladys Frost Smith, age 86, of Memphis, formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, at her home. She was born July 3, 1913, and was the daughter of George Frost and Bertha Smith Frost. She is survived by four daughters, Mary Bumpas of Mt. Pleasant, Miss., Bertha Hellums of Coldwater, Miss., Margaret Fuller of Olive Branch, Miss. and Charlotte Pankey of Memphis; four sons, Daniel Frost and Bobby Frost, both of Memphis, Robert Frost of Forrest City and George Frost of Elgin, Ill.; one sister, Ann Imbeau of Morrilton; 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999, at 12 noon at Forest Hill Funeral Home South in Memphis with burial following in Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis.
NATIVE - SMITH - GLORIA - J. - MRS. - - 5 5 1953 - 2 17 2002 - CASTEEL - - Mrs. Gloria J. Smith, age 48, of Little Rock, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock.Mrs. Smith, born May 5, 1953, in Palestine, was an accountant with Southwestern Bell.Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Jesse Smith Sr. of Little Rock; a son, Jesse Smith Jr. of Little Rock; two daughters, Rolysha Lewis and Kenisha Smith, both of Little Rock; a brother, Johnny Stidum Jr. of Palestine; three sisters, Ida Mae Terrell of Brinkley; Bettye Rooks of Memphis and Vernell Stidum of Little Rock; and two grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be held Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at 11 a.m. at St. Luke A.M.E. Church with Rev. E.J. Outley officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
- SMITH - HARRIET - AMELIA - MISS - - UNK - 3 6 UNK - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - - Harriet Amelia Smith, 85, died Saturday, March 6, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. She was born at Oak Forest, AR to the late James Claude and Myrtle Allman Smith. She was a resident of Memphis and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by a sister, Frances E. Smith of Memphis; and a sister-in-law, Gladys Smith of Marianna. She was preceded in death by a sister, Minnie Sue Drattlo of San Antonio, TX, and two brothers, Kirby Smith of Marianna and Silas Smith of California. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at the Memphis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Wilson and Rev. Bradley Gabriel officiating. The graveside service was conducted by Rev. Danny Rogers at Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ramey Stiles, Scott Stiles, Walter Gunter, Mike Jennings,Chris Jennings and Matthew Manley. Arrangements were handled by Memphis Funeral Home.
- SMITH - HENRY - - - - UNK - 3 30 1912 - UNKNOWN - - 4-5-1912 Caleb Robertson shot and instantly killed Henry Smith Saturday night, Mar.30,1912, at Round Pond as the outcome of a drunken quarrel. Robertson was arrested by Dep.Sheriff Chas.Fleming, who brought him to Forrest City Sunday morning. Coroner Todd was summoned which found that Robertson said Smith attacked him with a knife, when he fired, the shot pentrating his left breast. He was captured about two and a half miles south of Round Pond.
- SMITH - INFANT - - - - UNK - 6 3 1902 - CITY - - The infant of Mr.& Mrs.Bruce Smith died Tuesday morning, June 3,1902, and was buried at the Forrest City cemetery Wednesday. It was their only baby and in their sore affliction they have the sympathy of the entire community. 6-13-1902
- SMITH - JACOB - - - - UNK - 2 13 1909 - CITY - - 2-19-1909 A SUDDEN DEATH=A sad death occurred in the western part of town last Saturday night, Feb.13,1909. Mr.Jacob Smith, of Franklin, Ohio, who had been working and lodging with Mr.Bark Ezell, the carpenter, started home Saturday night, and as it was raining they were hurrying. The exertion brought on a spell of coughing, followed by severe internal hemorrhages, while only a short distance from home, He died within five minutes of reaching home. Mr.Ezell decided that an inquest was necessary, and Coroner Todd who summoned a jury, which determined that the death was due to unknown causes. Mr.Smith's daughter who lives in Franklin, was notified, but she was unable to afford the expense of having the remains brought to her home. The remains were laid to rest in the Forrest City cemetery on Monday. Mr. Smith was a sufferer from asthma and had come south for relief.
VET - SMITH - JAMES - L. - - - 11 6 1924 - 1 14 2005 - FPARK - - 5948-Mr. James L. Smith, age 80, of Hughes, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired lineman for Arkansas Power and Light.Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Janet Smith of Hughes and three sisters, Joy Stoker of Norris, Tenn., Fern Bunch of Clinton, Tenn. and Linda Thompson of Rockwood, Tenn.Graveside funeral services for Mr. Smith were held on Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at 11 a.m., in Forrest Park Cemetery. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis was in charge of all arrangements-NEXT TO JANET & NANNETTE SMITH
- SMITH - JEANE - CATHRYN - MRS. - GILBERT - 7 31 1929 - 6 3 2003 - Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock - - Mrs. Jeane Cathryn Smith, age 73, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003.2Mrs. Smith, who was a Methodist, was born July 31, 1929, in Drew, Miss., the daughter of James L. Gilbert and Lillian York Gilbert.Mrs. Smith is survived by a daughter, Maureen Peterson; one brother, Ed Gilbert; one grandson; one great-grandson and several relatives and friends.Graveside services for Mrs. Smith will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2003, at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock with Rev. Jackie Farmer officiating.
USARMY-WWII - SMITH - JEFFERSON - DAVIS - SR. - - 2 27 1916 - 12 25 2004 - Camp Memorial Park -WWII - - Mr. Jefferson Davis "Jeff" Smith Sr., age 88, of Fayetteville, Ga., died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004.Mr. Smith served in the Civilian Conservation Corps., was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and had a lengthy career in civil service. He was an active member of Gideons International for 38 years and was the chaplain of the local chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was also an active member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church.Mr. Smith is survived by two sons, Jeff Smith Jr. of Albany, Ga. and Garry Smith of Fayetteville, Ga.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Mary Nell Smith earlier this year.Visitation for Mr. Smith will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at the Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Ga. from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at 11 a.m., at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Parrish, Rev. Jim Ellison and Rev. Maria Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Camp Memorial Park in Fayetteville, Ga.
- SMITH - JIM - - - - UNK - 3 16 1895 - FCTIMES - - A Dastardly Murder-A cowardly, cold blooded murder took place last Saturday morning, just four miles north of the city, near the Jim Brown place, on the Newcastle and Wittsburg road. Jim Smith and Henry Webb, both white and neighbors in that vicinity, were the parties to the deed. The day before the killing Webb had cursed Smith's wife. The following morning Smith and his wife started for this place, and Webb, presuming that there intention was to report to the grand jury, which is now in session, waylaid and crushed Smith's head with a hatchet, from which he soon died. He then made a murderous assault on Mrs.Smith injuring her severely, but not fatally. Leaving her he threatened to go to her house and murder her children, which he did not pursue. He is still at large. Henry Webb was arrested Mar.29,1895 in Whitehall after writing a letter to Mr.J.M.Brown, saying he was at Joe Jones, Whitehall. Sheriff Williams notified Sheriff Tom Davis of Poinsett Co., and the arrest was made. In October, Webb escaped from jail.3-22-1895
- SMITH - JOHN - L. - - - 1911 - 4 1 1912 - CITY - - 4-5-1912 BABY DROWNED=The infant son of Mr.& Mr.E.Bruce Smith chokes to death. One of the saddest accidents that we have been called upon to chronicle happened last Monday, Apr.1,1912, afternoon when Joseph L. Smith, the year old baby, met a sad death by drowning, the accident occurring at the home of the family, in the Fussell addition. From what we have learned, the little one was left alone on the back porch of the dwelling, while Mrs.Smith had gone to the front of the house for some purpose. During her absence, the little boy evidently pulled himself up against the side of a large candy bucket, which had been left about half full of water upon the porch, and in some manner became overbalanced, pitching head first into the bucket. He could not extricate himself, or cry out, and by the time the mother reached him he was nearly choked or strangled to death. Mr.Smith and physicians were called, but to no avail and the little one died. Interment was had in the Forrest City Cemetery Tuesday afternoon, Rev.F.W.Gee of the Methodist church officiating. K.BELL RECORDS SHOW NAME AS JOHN L.SMITH.
- SMITH - JOHN - LEE - - - 6 15 1928 - 10 18 2002 - PARADISE GARDENS CEMETERY - - Mr. John Lee Smith,B.JUN.15,1928, age 74, of Heth, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Cloteal Smith of Heth; two daughters, Susie Smith of Chicago, Ill., and Alice McFarland of Dallas, Texas; seven sons, John H. Smith and Oscar Smith, both of Memphis, Leroy Smith of Forrest City, James Smith of Atlanta, Ga., Sgt. Gary Smith of Phoenix, Ariz., Tech. Sgt. Gregory Smith of Naples, Italy and Jerry Smith of Cleveland, Ohio; five sisters, Callie M. Perry, Cora Adams, Gerald Evans and Bobbie Smith, all of Blytheville and Lillie Moore of St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers, George Smith and Eugene Smith, both of Heth and Willie Smith of Fort Pierce, Fla.; 34 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Smith will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Friendship M.B. Church in Heth. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 at Friendship with burial following in Paradise Garden Cemetery. Anthony Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- SMITH - KYLE - CHANDLER - INFANT - - UNK - 7 3 2004 - BELL - - Kyle Chandler Smith, of Palestine, the infant son of Brandon Smith and Melissa Browning Cook, died Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.The infant Smith is survived by both his parents of Palestine; a brother, Caleb Cook of Palestine; a sister, McKenzie Cook McGough of Palestine; a maternal grandmother, Judy Hill of Palestine; a maternal great-grandfather Homer Jumper of Palestine. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother Christine Jumper of Palestine.Funeral services for the infant Smith were held graveside at Bell Cemetery on Sunday, July 4, 2004. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
- SMITH - LULA - M. - MS. - - 5 27 1938 - 6 18 2003 - GOODWIN - - Ms. Lula M. Smith, age 65, of Goodwin, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. She was the daughter of Frank J. Smith and Luella Smith, and a member of the Goodwin Church of God in Christ.Ms. Smith is survived by a son, Aharanwa C. Smith of Memphis; 10 brothers, Alex Smith of Helena, Ransom Smith of Goodwin, Bennie Smith and Wilson Smith both of Little Rock, Albert Smith of Forrest City, Howard Smith and Jessie Smith, both of Memphis, Taylor Smith of Austin, Texas, Henry Smith of Tulsa, Okla., and Oliver Smith of Forrest City; three sisters, Josephine Gray of Kansas City, Mo., Ibeauty Smith of Forrest City and Phillis Gines of North; and two grandchildren. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her mother.A family hour for Ms. Smith will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nineveh Church of God in Christ in Forrest City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 23, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Goodwin Church of God in Christ with Elder Oliver C. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Goodwin Community Cemetery. The Christian Way Funeral Home of Pine Bluff is in charge of all arrangements.PER SSDI:LULA M SMITH 27 May 1938 18 Jun 2003 (V) 72340 (Goodwin, Saint Francis, AR)
- SMITH - MARGARETT - E. - MRS. - BLAKELY - 11 2 1930 - 8 16 2001 - FPARK - - IMAGE3260-Mrs. Margarett E. 'Jean' Smith, age 70, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest t City.Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Little Rock and was the daughter of Hugh Blakely and Gertrude Baker Blakely. She lived in Forrest City for the past 52 years and was a retired bookkeeper. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Women of the Moose, was a Moose Heart Admission Representative and was member of the First Baptist Church.She is was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Smith in 1978. Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters, Terry Smith and Barbara Hastings, both of Forrest City; two sons, Danny Smith and Johnny Smith, both of Forrest City; one brother, Grady Blakely of Searcy; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Smith will be held Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- SMITH - MARGURITE - - MRS. - PERRY - 9 5 1918 - 11 10 2002 - BELL - - Mrs. Margurite Perry Smith, age 84, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mrs. Smith was born Sept. 5, 1918, in Water Valley, Miss, the daughter of Wattie Thomas Perry and Ester George Perry. She was a retired nursing home aide, a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Palestine.Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, Watty Noble Smith of Etowah, Tenn., Donald Smith of Caldwell; one daughter, Joann Gracey of Forrest City; two brothers, Aaron Perry of Palestine and Charles Perry of Tennessee; three sisters, Catherine Shipley of Forrest City, Elizabeth McCafferty of Biloxi, Miss., and Frankie Ann Perry of Marion; nine grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Smith will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. W.L. Prentiss officiating. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery in Palestine.
NATIVE - SMITH - MARVIN - LEE - - - 4 3 1926 - 10 10 1999 - BARNISHAW - - Mr. Marvin Lee Smith, age 73, of Colt, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 1999, in an automobile accident. Mr. Smith was born April 3, 1926, in Colt, the son of the late Dudley T. and Mathilda Ellis Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Colt and was the owner and operator of a sawmill. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Morris Smith of the home; six sons, Roy Smith of Knoxville, Tenn., Marvin M. Smith of Harrison, Andy Smith of Colt, David C. Smith, Murray Smith and Larry Smith, all of Wynne; three daughters, Jeanne C. Wolfe of Wynne, Linda Pierce of Jonesboro and Patty S. Ruesing of Greenbrier; two brothers, B.F. Smith of Wynne and Frank Smith of Cherry Valley; two sisters, Pauline Hodges and Minnie Proctor, both of Wynne; 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Lee Smith; five brothers and two grandsons. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne with Rev. Elzie Frazier of the Ellis Faith Assembly Church and David Yates, of the Pine Tree Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Barnishaw Cemetery in the Pine Tree Community under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne and McCrory. The family requests memorials be made to the Ellis Faith Assembly Church or Barnishaw Cemetery.
- SMITH - MARY - FRANCES - MRS. - - 7 7 1945 - 1 8 2001 - Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott - - Mrs. Mary Frances Smith, age 55, of Forrest City, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at her residence.Mrs. Smith was born in Berkeley, Calif. She lived in Walnut Ridge before moving to Forrest City 10 years ago. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and had an Associates Degree from William Baptist College. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Gary V. Smith, of the home; her parents, Marvin and Irene McAnulty, of Camden; three daughters, Lori Douglas, of Holly Springs, Miss., Kimberly Soper and Jennifer Smith, both of Forrest City; four sisters, Linda McCartner, of Conway, Shirley White, Nancy Massey and Jackie Bell, all of Camden; a brother, Ray McAnulty Jr., of Camden.A memorial service for Mrs. Smith will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Forrest City, with Don Marston and David Ramsey officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Smith will be Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at House-Gregg Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge. A graveside funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walcott, with Don Marston officiating. House-Gregg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family requests that all memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
- SMITH - MAXIE - - MRS. - ANDERSON - 5 5 1904 - 1 20 2001 - Bronson Cemetery, in Bronson, Texas. - - Mrs. Maxie Smith, age 96, of Orange, Texas died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, in Orange.Mrs. Smith, formerly of Madison, was born on May 5, 1904, in Bronson, Texas. She was the daughter of Mary Leah LaRue Anderson and Thomas Maxfield Anderson. Mrs. Smith lived in Madison during the 1950s, before moving to Orange, Texas. She was a homemaker and did needle work. Mrs. Smith was a member of St. John's Methodist Church in Orange, Texas.She married Thomas Franklin Smith in 1920, and he preceded her in death in 1960, along with a daughter, Frances Poindexter of Hemphill, Texas; and three grandchildren.Mrs. Smith is survived by two daughters, Nelda Smith of Orange, Texas, and Frankie Heustess of Forrest City; two sons, Charles Smith of Caldwell and Thomas E. Smith of Orange, Texas; a sister, Lucille Warner of Nacododoches, Texas; 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, in Orange, Texas, with the Reverends Lindsey Smith and Willard Anderson officiating the service. Burial followed in Bronson Cemetery, in Bronson, Texas.
NATIVE - SMITH - MELBA - JO - MRS. - GORE - 7 15 1930 - 12 30 2001 - FPARK - - 4216-Mrs. Melba Jo Smith, age 71, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001.Mrs. Smith, formerly of Forrest City, was born July 15, 1930, in St. Francis County. She was the daughter of "Booker" Gore and Lucy Jayroe Gore. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.In 1960 Mrs. Smith married Orval "Smitty" Smith and he preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by two sons, David Dearman of Jonesboro and Orval Smith Jr. of Ft. Smith; two brothers, Earl and Donald Gore, both of Palestine; four sisters, Ruth Howton of Palestine, Christine James and Pat Wilkie, both of Forrest City and Sue Tiner of Jonesboro; and four grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Gore officiating the service. Burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.The family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
NATIVE - SMITH - MILTON - - - - 3 24 1927 - 1 26 2005 - CASTEEL - - Mr. Milton "Snook" Smith, age 77, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, at Allen Brooke Nursing Home in Memphis.Mr. Smith was born March 24, 1927 in Madison. He was retired from the Forrest City School District as a custodian.Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Ester Mae Smith of Forrest City; four sons, Melvin Smith of Forrest City, Harvey Hampton of Washington, D.C., William Hampton of Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Larry Hampton of Las Vegas, Nev.; three daughters, Gail Owens of Atlanta, Ga., Vanessa Harris of Kansas City, Mo. and Pamela Tyson of Forrest City; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at New Light M.B. Church at noon, with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating. Burial will follow at CASTEEL. Clay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- SMITH - MONROE - - REV. - - 6 17 1921 - 9 18 2002 - PARADISE GARDENS CEMETERY - - Rev. Monroe Smith, B.17 Jun 1921 ,age 81, of Forrest City and formerly of West Memphis, died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Rev. Smith is survived by two sons, Arvee Smith of Marion, Ind., and Monroe Smith Jr. of Chicago Ill.; two daughters, Diane Brumfield of Maywood, Ill., and Vivian Smith of Chicago Ill.; one sister, Rev. Rosetta Gatewood of Forrest City; and five grandchildren.Visitation for Rev. Smith will be held Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony - West Memphis Funeral Home Chapel North. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, at the 15th Street Church of God in Christ in West Memphis. Burial will follow in Paradise Garden Cemetery under the direction of Anthony Funeral Home South in West Memphis.
- SMITH - NINA - - LITTLE - - 10 10 1892 - 9 11 1900 - FCTIMES - - In Memoriam-Little Nina Smith was born Oct.10,1892, and died Sep.11,1900. She was a precious member of the Latimore school. Newcastle.9-21-1900
- SMITH - OBERT - MACK - SR. - - 7 11 1928 - 6 19 2007 - FPARK - - Mr. Obert Mack Smith Sr., age 78, of Davison, Mich. and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Hurley Medical Center in Michigan. Mr. Smith was born July 11, 1928, in Potts Camp, Miss. the son of Edward M. Smith and Lena Eldridge Smith. He was a truck driver. Mr. Smith married Alice E. Cantos in 1959 and she survives him along with a son, Obert M. Smith Jr.; a daughter Tina M. Wolgast; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several other relatives and friends. A memorial service for Mr. Smith will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2007, at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will be in Flint Memorial Park in Michigan. The family requests that memorials be made to the Michigan Food Bank.Published: 2007-06-21
- SMITH - OCIE - LEE - MRS. - ROBERTS - 11 26 1908 - 4 22 2003 - CASTEEL - - Mrs. Ocie Lee Smith, age 94, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at Crestpark Skilled facility.Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 26, 1908, the daughter of Walter Roberts and Nola Roberts. She was a member of Taylor's Chapel CME Church.Mrs. Smith married Thomas Jefferson Smith in 1929, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Williams and Maxine Williams, both of Forrest City, and Claudine Smith of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Homer Roberts of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Iola Roberts of Forrest City; eight grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and several other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held on Sunday, April 27, 2003, at Lane Chapel CME Church in Forrest City. Burial followed in CASTEEL. McNeal Funeral Home, Inc. of Brinkley was in charge of all arrangements.
NATIVE - SMITH - PAUL - D. - - - 10 9 1926 - 7 20 2006 - BARNISHAW - - Wynne Progress July 28, 2006Mr. Paul D. Smith, a life-long resident of Wynne departed this life, Thursday. July 29, 2006 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro.Funeral services were held Monday, July 24, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Wynne Chapel. Interment was at Barnishaw Cemetery, Pine Tree.He was born Oct. 9, 1926 in Colt, the son of Crad Smith and Mary Elizabeth Little Smith. He married Miss Sadie Reyer on Dec. 20, 1943.He is survived by his wife: Sadie Smith; three daughters: Phyllis Morris and husband JR of Wynne, Donna Oliver and husband Elton of Newton, NC, Jo Ann Huey and husband Gary of Wynne; one sister, seven grandchildren: Scott, Adam, Angel, Misti, Dana, Jeremy and Jason; seven great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents: Crad and Mary Elizabeth Smith; two brothers: Robert and Calvin Smith; four sisters: Gladys Hicks, Lorene Hicks, Louise Sting, Flossie Parrott.
- SMITH - QUEEN - ESTER - MRS. - - 5 4 1923 - 4 17 1999 - PILGRIM REST - - Queen Ester Smith, 75, died Saturday, April 17, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She was a resident of Lee County. She also was a VISTA worker and a community service worker. She is survived by her daughter, Vivian Jean Jackson of Jonesboro; one son, Leortice Smith of Fayetteville; two sisters, Florce Martin of Helena and Verna Williams of Chicago; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 24, at New Hope Baptist Church at 1 p.m., with Rev. Spencer Brown officiating. Burial followed at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Wheatley. Arrangements were handled by Jackson and Highley Funeral Home.
- SMITH - ROBERT - LEE - - - 8 4 1939 - 4 28 2005 - CLARK CEMETERY - - Mr. Robert Lee "Tobe" Smith, age 65, of Forrest City, died Thursday, April 28, 2005, at his home.Mr. Smith was born Aug. 4, 1939, in Byhalia, Miss. He was a retired manager with the Employment Security Division. He is survived by three sons, Michael Jones, of New Orleans, La., Tony Hobbs of Atlanta ,Ga., and Herschel Smith of Forrest City; a daughter, Felecia Smith of Little Rock; and five grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Smith were held on Monday, May 2, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. Herschel Smith officiating. Burial followed in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
- SMITH - ROBERT - Leo - III - - 3 9 1977 - 4 19 2003 - FPARK - - 5342-Bobby-Mr. Robert Leo Smith III, age 26, of Florence, Ala., died Saturday, April 19, 2003, at the ECM Hospital in Florence.Mr. Smith, born March 9, 1977, was the son of James Floyd Fannin and Veda Sue Crippen Fannin. He was married to Melissa Smith, and she survives him along with his parents, of Quinlan, Texas; his brother, William Scott of Florence; two step-sisters, Tammy and Frances and one step-brother, Jimmy.Visitation services for Mr. Smith will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2003, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at Stevens' Chapel with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery.
NATIVE - SMITH - ROBERT - - - - 1 23 1932 - 11 25 2006 - CASTEEL - - Mr. Robert Smith, age 74, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, in Little Rock. Mr. Smith was born Jan. 23, 1932, in Caldwell. He was a self-employed farmer and a retired St. Francis County sheriff's deputy. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Hazel Smith of Forrest City; two sons, Larry Smith and Danny Smith, both of Forrest City; a daughter, Robbie Allen of Benton Harbor Mich.; seven brothers, Charlie Lee Smith, Jimmie Smith and Hayward Smith, all of Chicago, Ill., Reuben Smith of Maywood, Ill., William Smith of Evanston, Ill., Frank Smith of North Little Rock and Fred Smith of Maumelle; four sisters ,Lucille Parker of Gary, Ind., Annie Mae Twillie of Chicago, Ill., Rosie Lucas of Forrest City and Charlene McSpadden of Oak Park, Mich., six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Smith, was held at Clay Funeral home on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. There will also be a visitation at Salem Baptist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006 at 10 a.m. Funeral services will be held at Salem Baptist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. S.W. Baker officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2006-11-20
USARMY-NATIVE - SMITH - RONALD - K. - - - 2 20 1952 - 12 2 2001 - CASTEEL - - Mr. Ronald K. "Tick" Smith, age 49, of Memphis, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, at his home.Mr. Smith, formerly of Forrest City, was born Feb. 20, 1952 in Forrest City. Mr. Smith was an Army Veteran and a custodian.Mr. Smith is survived by a daughter, Ronda Nicole Smith, of Memphis; two brothers, Rickey Green of Irving, Texas and Barry Smith of Forrest City and a sister, Beverly Smith of Evanston, Ill.Visitation services for Mr. Smith will be held, Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at 1 p.m. at New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
- SMITH - SAMUEL - DAVIS - SR - - 1916 - 1 14 2002 - New Mt. Zion Church - - Mr. Samuel Davis Smith Sr., age 84, a resident of St. Joseph Nursing Home in Brinkley, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Smith was a farmer and a resident of Goodwin. He was named Farmer of the Year in the late 1960s and was a member of New Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church in Goodwin.Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Smith. He is survived by five sons, Ervin Smith and Samuel Smith Jr., both of Memphis., Tenn., Otis Smith, of Goodwin, Thomas Smith, of Jacksonville, and Donnie Smith, of Houston, Texas; seven daughters, Martha Phillips, Ida Smith, Ruby Worsham, Christine Brooks and Katherine Smith, all of Little Rock, Fannie Metcalf, of Brinkley, and Agnes Coleman, of Forrest City; a brother, Frank Smith, of Goodwin; a sister, Mamie McKissick, of Forrest City; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Smith will be held on Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at New Mt. Zion Church in Goodwin. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at 11 a.m., at New Mt. Zion Church. McNeal Funeral Home in Brinkley is in charge of the arrangements.
- SMITH - SARAH - JANE - MRS. - ALLEY - 12 9 1827 - 3 10 1911 - BYHALIA - - 3-17-1911 DEATH=DEATH OF MRS.SARAH JANE SMITH=There passed away Friday night, Mar.10,1911, at the home of her nephew, Mr.Wilbur Alley, in this city, one of the oldest and most venerated citizens of the city, in the person of Mrs.Sarah Jane Smith, who succombed to the inevitable after being an invalid for the last four or five years, and having been confined to her room and bed for about five weeks. Mrs.Smith was a native of Tennessee, having been born in Moscow, in that state on Dec.9,1827, and was the oldest child of Mr.& Mrs.J.H.Alley. Mrs. Smith moved with her family to Byhalia, Miss., where she was married to Dr.Ben Smith, who preceeded her to the grave, having passed away in June, 1883. No children were born to this union. She is survived by two brothers, Mr.J.H.Alley of this city, and Mr.T.H.Alley of Colliersville, Tenn. and two sisters, Mrs.Martin Ballard of Rossville, Tenn., and Mrs.J.F.Bass of Beebe, besides numerous nephews and nieces, to all of whom, as well as those others, who numbered themselves among her friends, her death, although not unexpected, came nevertheless, as a sad shock. Mrs.Smith was a devout Christian woman, having joined the Methodist church in early girlhood, and in which she worked many years until her health prohibited her particiapation. The interment took place in Byahlia, Miss. cemetery Sunday afternoon, with Rev.Davis of Methodist church, that city, officiating, and the funeral widely attended.
- SMITH - SARAH - VIRGINI - MRS - HODGES - 1868 - 12 4 1912 - TENNESSEE - - 12-6-1912 DEATH OF MRS.L.P. SMITH=Mrs.Sarah Virginia Smith, wife of former Superintendant of waterworks of this city, Mr.L.P.Smith, died Wednesday, Dec.4,1912, at her home, about six miles out of Millington, Tenn., of complications. Deceased was a sister of our fellow townsman, Mr.June Hodges, and was about 44 years of age. Their son Lester, died last year. She thus leaves only her husband, brother, and other distant relatives to mourn her loss, along with a wide circle of friends.
- SMITH - Shelby - - - - UNK - 4 9 1898 - FCTIMES - - Shelby Smith, a brakeman on the Little Rock & Memphis railroad, was killed near Palestine Friday night by falling from the train while discharging his duties, when his leg was cut off he died from loss of blood.-4-15-1898
- SMITH - Son - - - - UNK - 8 22 1897 - FCTIMES - - Information was received here yesterday of the death of a young son of Rev.M.M.Smith, presiding elder of the Helena district. The sad event ocurred at the residence in Brinkley on Sunday, Aug.22,1897. The deceased was about 15 years of age.8-27-1897
- SMITH - THOMAS - BENTON - - - 12 17 1948 - 1 13 1999 - COGBILL - - Thomas Benton (Tom B.) Smith, 50, died Wednesday, January 13, 1999. at Cross County Hospital in Wynne. He was a resident of Cross County and a Wynne attorney. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law. He entered the private practice of law in 1974 in Wynne with his grandfather and his uncle. He served as County Attorney for Cross County and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. He served as Municipal Judge for the City of Hickory Ridge. He had served as Special Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice on two occasions, in 1987 and in 1992. He was a member of the American and Arkansas Bar Associations and was currently serving as President of the Cross County Bar Association. A staunch Democrat, he had been chairman of the Cross County Democratic Central Committee since 1988, served as State Democratic Committee Treasurer from 1976-86, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1976 and 1980 and a delegate to all Democratic State Conventions since 1974. He also was Chairman of the Cross County Election Commission. He was a charter member and founding area chairman of the Shaver-Farmer Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He served as State Chairman of Arkansas Ducks Unlimited in 1984-85 and as a Zone Chairman and National Trustee. He also was a member and deacon of Wynne Presbyterian Church, Wynne Rotary Club, and the Wynne Chamber of Commerce. He was past president of Wynne Fumble Club and was a past board member of the Arkansas Community Foundation. He was founding president of the Board of Little Sheep Daycare at Wynne Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Counts Felton Smith of Wynne; a son, Thomas Benton Smith, Jr., 24, a student at the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville; a daughter, Counts Louise Smith, 20, also a student at the University of Arkansas; his mother, Winnie Bob Smith of Birdeye; two brothers, James Harmon Smith, Jr., of Cherry Valley and William W. Smith of Bellvue, Colorado; and two sisters, Carolyn Smith Raffety of Wynne and Meredith Smith Schweighart of Birdey Funeral services were held Thursday, January 14, at the Wynne Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Burial followed at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne
- SMITH - VERA - JANELL - MRS. - HAMMONDS - 3 7 1941 - 9 17 2002 - JOHNSON - - Mrs. Vera Janell Hammonds Smith, age 61, of Wynne, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, at her residence.Mrs. Smith, was a homemaker and an active member of the Hickory Ridge Church of Christ. She was a longtime volunteer for the Baptist Hospice Program in Cross County and had 500 hours of volunteer service.Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Johnnie Smith of Wynne; three daughters, Donna Sue Smith of Memphis, Susan Byrd of Rena Lara, Miss., and Lynne Rice of Marion; her mother, Virgina Hammond of Beedeville and a brother, Harold Hammond of Southaven, Miss. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Tim Hammond.Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne. Burial followed in Johnson Cemetery near Wynne. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Directors of Wynne and McCrory were in charge of arrangements
- SMITH - WALTER - - - - 12 24 1898 - 5 8 1899 - FCTIMES - - The heartfelt sympathy of the community goes out to Mrs.Minnie Smith on the death of her precious little son. Little Walter was the joy and sunshine of the household, but the sweet spirit passed into the arms of its maker, on Monday evening, May 8,1899, and on the following day the dear form was laid to rest in the McDaniel cemetery. Little Walter was 6 months and 15 days old, when God called him home to heaven. The little fellow was ill for four long weeks, in which time the anxious mother assisted by friends and the physician did all she could to restore her child to health. -
- SMITH - WALTER - - - - 1870 - 1 16 1899 - McDaniel - - Walter Smith, son of Mr.& Mrs.W.H.Smith, residing four miles south of Forrest City, died Monday, Jan.16,1899, aged 29 years. The interment took place at 3 o'clock Tueday afternoon in the McDaniel cemetery and a large concourse of sorrowing friends were present to witness the last rites. Mr.Smith was an exemplary fine young man, and the grieving parents have the sympathy of the entire community.-FORREST CITY TIMES 1-20-1899
- SMITH - WILLE - CALVIN - SR - - 11 20 1951 - 10 18 2006 - McDONALD CEMETERY - - Mr. Willie Calvin "Fox" Smith Sr., age 54, of Oxford, Miss. and formerly of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Miss. Mr. Smith was born Nov. 30, 1951, in Parkin, the son of Willie Lee Smith and Erma Starks Smith. He was a retired custodian with the Forrest City School District. Mr. Smith is survived by his father of Oxford, Miss.; three sons, Eddie Clinton of Beaumont, Texas, Willie C. Smith Jr. of Forrest City and Lafayette Smith of Jonesboro; three daughters, Gwen Smith of Jackson, Tenn., Monecia Stovall of Wynne and Ashley Gillespie of Marianna. He is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Wortham and Marilyn Ivy both of Oxford, Miss.; four brothers, Greg Smith of Baton Rouge, La., Donald Smith, Marvin Smith and Clyde Smith all of Oxford, Miss. and 25 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Riverside M.B. Church with Rev. Marland Brown officiating. Burial will follow in McDonald Cemetery in Parkin. Woodhouse Mortuary is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2006-10-23
- SMITH - WILLIAM - B. - - - 1855 - 8 22 1901 - HUGHES - - 8-23-1901 News reached the city yesterday of the death of William "Wild Bill" Smith near Fort Smith.Bill was well known in this county. AGE 46.
NATIVE - SMITH - WILLIAM - - - - 3 10 1940 - 8 7 2003 - CASTEEL - - Mr. William Smith, age 63, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003, at the Health Care and Rehabilitation Center of West Memphis.Mr. Smith was born on March 10, 1940, in Forrest City and was a retired machinist. He is survived by three brothers, Louis Smith of Cleveland, Ohio, Edward Smith of Stockton, Calif. and Sylvester Tyson of Forrest City; seven sisters Emma L. Mooney, Elouis E. Wilson, Evelyn D. Johnson, Edna M. Lockhart and Geraldine Joplin all of Forrest City, Magnolia Wilson of Evanston, Ill. and Eva J. Neal of Irving, Texas.Visitation for Mr. Smith will be held on Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at 2 p.m., at the New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jesse McClure officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
- SMITH - WILLIE - LEE - JR. - - 11 16 1960 - 10 17 2006 - SHADY GROVE - - Mr. Willie Lee Smith Jr., age 45, of Earle, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at his home. Mr. Smith, born Nov. 16, 1960, in Earle, was a gas attendent at Mayco Gas Super Stop. Mr. Smith is survived by his mother, Dorothy Mae Biggs Smith of Earle; five brothers, Stanley Lee Smith of Memphis, Elbert Lee Smith, Freddie Smith, Charles Smith and Steve Smith all of Earle and four sisters, Jewell Mucherson and Darline Spencer both of Earle, Pearline Smith of Marion and Susan Ann Smith of Blytheville. Visitation for Mr. Smith will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ. Funeral services will follow at the church on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Hamilton Osveball officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery in Black Fish. Clay Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2006-10-20
NATIVE - SMOTHERS - LAURA - - MRS. - - 12 23 1925 - 2 24 2001 - CASTEEL - - Laura Smothers, aged 75, of Forrest City died Satuday, Feb. 24, 2001 at her home. Mrs. Smothers was born Dec. 23, 1925 in Round Pond, the daughter of Dennis Smothers and Lillie Jonson Smothers. Mrs. Smothers is survived by two daughters, Lillie B. Morgan of Chicago and Hazel Ross of Forrest City; three sons, Eugene Morgan of Chicago, Earnest Morgan of Tampa, Fla. and Melvin Key of West Memphis; four sistes, Litlllie Buford and Annie Bell Gregory of Los Angeles, Calif. Ester Serace of Cleveland, Ohio and Torressia Lynch of Forrest City; three brothers, Clarence Smothers of St. Louis, Mo., Dennis Smothers of Pine, Bluff and L.E. Smothers of Los Angeles; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, March 2, 2001 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Satuday,March 3, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Christ Temple Pentecostal Church, with elder Thomas Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL, under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- SNEED - V. - M. - MRS - - UNK - 12 1912 - TENNESSEE - - 12-13-1912 Mrs.Walter Gorman and Mr.Walker Winston returned from LaGrange, Tenn., last week where they had attended the funeral of their aunt, Mr.V.M.Sneed.
- SNELL - JAMES - T. - - - 2 16 1928 - 8 1 2002 - BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH - - Mr. James Snell, age 74, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at his home.Mr. Snell was born Feb. 16, 1928, in Marked Tree, the son of George W. Snell and Gracie George Snell. Mr. Snell lived in Forrest City for the past 15 years and was a heavy equipment mechanic.Mr. Snell married Marcella Thompson in 1952 and she survives him along with four daughters, Carroll Jacobs of Long Star, Texas, Melony Oates of Jonesboro, Kelly Sorter of Winnfield, La. and Lanie Havanic of Plant City, Fla.; one son, Kassidy Stewart of Forrest City; two sisters, Theopal Hillis and Verona Snell both of Forrest City; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Snell will be held Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Snell will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. The family requests memorials be made to the Bethel Baptist Church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements
- SNELL - MARCELLA - FAYE - MRS. - - 3 16 1933 - 3 10 2005 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - - FORREST CITY -- Marcella Faye Thompson Snell, 71, of FORREST CITY died Thursday, March 10, 2005 at her residence. Born at Seyppel, she lived at FORREST CITY the past 16 years. She was a homemaker and member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Carroll Jacobs of Lone Star, Texas, Melony Oates of FORREST CITY, Kelley Sorter of Jonesboro and Lanie Havanic of Tampa, Fla.; one son, Kassidy Stewart of FORREST CITY; one sister, Jane Womack of FORREST CITY; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Snell. A memorial service will held at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel Baptist Church at FORREST CITY
- SNELSON - ALVIN - N. - - - 3 30 1946 - 8 8 2006 - BELL - - Mr. Alvin N. Snelson, age 60, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Snelson was born March 30, 1946, the son of Homer Snelson and Birgia Snelson. He is survived by his wife Patty Snelson of Forrest City; a son, Michael Snelson of Mississippi; two daughters, Cynthia Snelson of Forrest City and Angela Snelson of Mississippi; a brother, Leroy Snelson of Colt; one sister, Betty Moore of Texas and six grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Snelson will be held on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Clay Hughes and Bro. William Witcher officiating. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery in Palestine.Published: 2006-08-10
- SNELSON - BENNY - RAY - - - 7 25 1943 - 3 1 2000 - HUGHES - - Mr. Benny Ray Snelson, age 56, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Forrest City, after a long illness. Born July 25, 1943, he was the son of Homer Snelson and Birgia Colvin Snelson. He worked as a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, of the home; his daughter, Velma Ball > of Forest City; two brothers, Leroy Snelson of Forrest City and Alvin Snelson of Marianna; and a sister, Betty Moore, of Texas. Visitation will be tonight, Friday, March 3, from 6-8 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Funeral services for Mr. Snelson will be held graveside at Hughes Cemetery Saturday, March 4, with Bro. Vance Jumper officiating. Morgan Funeral > Home is in charge of arrangements.
- SNELSON - BONNIE - FAY - MISS - - 9 29 1942 - 3 24 2002 - HUGHES - - Ms. Bonnie Fay Snelson, age 59, of Forrest City, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Ms. Snelson, born Sept. 29, 1942, in Tennessee, was a housewife and a Pentecostal.She is survived by a daughter, Velma Hall, of Forrest City; two brothers, Jackie Makemson of Forrest City and Paul Neal Makemson of Brinkley and a grandson.Visitation services for Ms. Snelson will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2002, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Funeral services for Ms. Snelson will be held, Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Morgan Chapel with Bro. Rayburn Melton officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
- SNELSON - DOROTHY - - MRS. - WOODY - 6 24 1934 - 11 8 2002 - HUGHES - - Mrs. Dorothy Lee Snelson, age 68, of Colt, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Snelson, born June 24, 1934, in Memphis, was the daughter of William Woody and Liddie Davis McCoy. She was retired from General Industries and a member of the Old Time Pentecostal Church in Widener.Mrs. Snelson is survived by her husband, Leroy Snelson of Colt; one son, Kenny Mayfield of West Memphis; two daughters, Stephanie Thomas of Crawfordsville and Amanda Deese of Marion; one brother, William "Bill" McCoy of Parkin; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Snelson will be held Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery with Bro. Vance Jumper officiating, assisted by Bro. Dickie Daniels and Bro. Charlie Dewitt.
- SNELSON - LEROY - - - - 8 18 1932 - 4 6 2007 - HUGHES - - Mr. Leroy Snelson, age 74, of Colt, died Friday, April 6, 2007, at the VA Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Snelson was born Aug. 18, 1932, the son of Homer Snelson and Bergie Colvin. He was a member of the Oak Hill Church of God. Mr. Snelson is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Thomas of Marion and Amanda Deese of Colt; a sister, Betty Moore of Texas; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy in 2002. Visitation for Mr. Snelson will be held Monday, April 9, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Oak Hill Church of God. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Published: 2007-04-
- SNIDER - ERNEST - FRANKLIN - - - 10 26 1912 - 7 26 2000 - NEBO MEMORIAL - - Ernest Franklin Snider, age 87, of Martinsville, Ind., died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at the Morgan County Hospital in Martinsville, Ind. Mr. Snider was born Oct. 26, 1912, in New Albany, Miss., to Thomas Snider and Carrie Duncan Snider. He was a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Erna Marie Snider, of Martinsville, Ind.; a son, Frank Snider, of Oak Creek, Wis.; a daughter, Katherine Bridges, of Caldwell; three sisters, Birdimae Speck, Jamie Farley and Louise Kent, all of New Albany, Miss.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, July 29, 2000, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Costin Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 29, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Costin Funeral Chapel with Rev. Skip Roten II officiating. Burial will be in Nebo Memorial Park Cemetery in Martinsville, Ind., under the direction of Costin Funeral Chapel.
- SNOWDEN - VITAL - - - - 1 1 1876 - 2 28 1910 - HUGHES - BELIEVE TO BE SON OF STEPHEN F.SNOWDEN - 3-4-1910 Death of Mr.Vital Snowden=Mr.Vital Snowden died Monday evening, Feb.28,1910, shortly after 7 o'clock at his home in the Fussell addition after a severe attack of pneumonia. He was buried Tuesday in the Hughes Cemetery, the funeral proceeding from his residence and being conducted by Rev.Vance of the Christian church. Mr.Snowden had been in bad health for several weeks. He had suffered a painful wound from the accidental discharge of a pistol some time ago, from which he never fully recovered, though he had returned to work and hence when he was attacked by the disease that finally caused his death, he was in a bad condition to withstand its ravages. He leaves a wife and one son besides a mother, sister, and other relatives to mourn his loss.
USARMY-WWII/KOREA/VIETNAM - SOPER - SAMUEL - LAWRENCE - SR. - - 3 11 1923 - 3 12 2005 - AIKEN MEMORIAL CEMETERY-WWII/KOREAN WAR/VIETNAM WAR - - Mr. Samuel Lawrence Soper Sr., age 82, of Batesburg, S.C., died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at his home.Mr. Soper was born in Mercer County, Ky., the son of John C. Soper and Millie Sherer Soper. He was retired from the United States Army, a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 0172, the VFW Post 09539, the AARP, the Retired Enlisted Association and the Morningside Baptist Church.Mr. Soper is survived by one daughter, Beverly J. Soper Matthews of Forrest City; one step-daughter, Carla Hennett of Spartanburg, S.C.; seven sons, Samuel L. Soper Jr., Carl "Pete" Soper both of Batesburg, S.C., Walter E. Soper of Hiram, Ga., David C. Soper of Augusta, Ga., Donald M. Soper and Thomas A. Soper both of Woodruff, S.C. and Kenneth W. Soper of Forrest City. He is also survived by five sisters, Cleo S. Buckhurst of Wittman, Ariz., Ruth S. Pickett of Rillito, Ariz., Zoe S. Goble, Betty S. Craft and Julia S. Pegg all of Richmond, Ind.; one brother, Walter B. Soper of Richmond, Ind.; 31 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lola M. Trusty Soper and his second wife, Lois Brown Soper.Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in the Chapel of Shellhouse Funeral Home of Aiken, S.C. Burial followed in Aiken Memorial Cemetery in Aiken, S.C.
- SORRELLS - JACK - - - - 7 29 1912 - 12 28 2000 - LaGrange Cemetery - - Mr. Jack Sorrells, age 88, of Marianna, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, at his home.Mr. Sorrells was born in England, on July 29, 1912. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sorrells. He had lived in Marianna most of his life.Mr. Sorrells was preceded in death by a wife, Vivian Sorrells, and a son, Lonnie Anderson. He is survived by a son, Jackie Sorrells, of Marianna; five daughters, Agnes McNair, of Minot, N.D., Pauline Ward, Juanita Martin, both of Forrest City, Winsel Harper, of Lexa, Peggy Casteel, of Marianna; a brother, Harold Sorrells, of Wynne; three sisters, Nettie Davis, Margie Fisher, both of Marianna, Goldie Shepherd, of Holly Grove; 21 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.Graveside funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, at LaGrange Cemetery, with Bro. Gary Malone officiating. Fowler Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
442ND TROOP CARRIER-USARMY AIR CORPS-WWII - SOSSAMAN - JOHN - BURTON - - - 4 8 1922 - 7 18 2005 - FPARK - - Mr. John Burton Sossaman, age 83, of Spring, Texas, died Monday, July, 18, 2005.Mr. Sossaman was born April 8, 1922, in Jena, La., the son of A.L. Sossaman and Mary Greene Sossaman.Mr. Sossaman served as a pa pilot in World War II with the 442nd Troop Carrier Group of the United States Air Force. He moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1953 where he worked for Reynolds Aluminum Company for 39 years before retiring in 1991. He was a past Master of the Sunset Masonic Lodge, a member of the Al Amin Shrine Temple and a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas.Mr. Sossaman is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeanne Sossaman; a son, Mark Sossaman; one granddaughter and many friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, M.W. Sossaman.Visitation for Mr. Sossaman will be held on Friday, July 22, 2005, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery.
- SOUTH - JENNIE - - - - 1895 - 8 22 1899 - CITY - - Jennie, the sweet little four year old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.J.E.South, died of congestion at the family residence Tuesday morning, Aug.22,1899, and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery the following day. The family has the kindly sympathy of the Times in their bereavement. Forrest City Times Newspaper Aug.28,1899 FORREST CITY TIMES 8-25-1899
- SPAIN - EDWARD - MOSS - - - 1889 - 10 12 1989 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - - Graveside services for Edward "Ed" Moss SPAIN of Marianna were held Thursday, October 12, 1989 at 11 a.m. at Marianna Memorial Park with Rev. Mike Montalbano officiating. Roller-Citizen were in charge of the arrangements. Spaine, age 100, died Tuesday, October 10, 1989 at Baptist Hospital in Forrest City. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Marianna, and was formerly by Stevenson and Hill Dry Goods Company and worked at the Marianna Post Office as clerk, assistant postmaster, and postmaster. He owned and operated the Plymouth Agency and Spaine Furniture Company. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Inez Womble Spaine of Marianna; one son, Edward Moss Spaine, Jr.; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. The family request that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church in Marianna in lieu of flowers. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 9, 2005)
- SPAIN - ODIS - E. - - - 2 9 1923 - 6 9 1994 - OAK GROVE - - Odis E. SPAIN, 71, died June 9, 1994 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Lorene Spain of Marianna, one son, Danny Spain of Vickburg, Mississippi; one sister, Estelle McCraw of marianna; two brothers, Finis Spain and Dempsey Spain both of Marianna; two grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; two step sons, Roy Walker of Marianna and Larry Walker of Forrest City; one step daughter, Dorlis Rainwater of Illinois. Graveside services were held June 10 at the Oak Grove Cemetery at Moro, with the Rev. Gary Anderson officiating. Roller-Citizen Funeral Home handled the arrangements. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 8, 2005)
NATIVE - SPARKMAN - ROBERT - LEE - - - 6 28 1952 - 12 8 2007 - FORREST CITY - - Mr. Robert Lee Sparkman, age 55, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at St. Vincent Hospice Care in Little Rock. Mr. Sparkman was born June 28, 1952, in Palestine, the son of John Sparkman and Fannie Mae Reed Sparkman. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Sparkman of Forrest City; two daughters, Mary Kilgore and Latoya Buckhanna both of Forrest City; three sisters, Barbara Daniel of Pine Bluff, Agnes Sparkman of Forrest City, Freddie Sparkman of El Dorado; four brothers, Ronnie Sparkman of Palestine, John H. Sparkman of Chicago, Ill., Willie Sparkman and Troy Sparkman both of Forrest City and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Sparkman will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery.Published: 2007-12-13
NATIVE - SPARKMAN - WILLIE - B. - SR. - - 8 15 1933 - 2 8 2002 - West Cemetery in Palestine - - Mr. Willie B. Sparkman Sr., age 68, of Carlisle, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Baptist Health in Little Rock.Mr. Sparkman, formerly of Palestine, was born, Aug. 15, 1933, in Palestine and was the son of E. L. Sparkman and Mary Bowman Ross.Mr. Sparkman is survived by a daughter, Mary L. Sparkman of Marianna; a son, Willie B. Sparkman Jr. of Chicago, Ill. and an aunt, Pearlena Bolden, of Forrest City.A visitation service for Mr. Sparkman will be held, today, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. in the chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary.Graveside services for Mr. Sparkman will be held Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at 12:30 p.m. at West Cemetery in Palestine with Elder Lloyd Bolden officiating, under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary
KOREA VET - SPARKS - OSWALD - - - - 4 29 1931 - 7 18 2004 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK - - Mr. Oswald Sparks, age 73, of Marianna, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Sparks was born April 29, 1931, in Marianna, the son of Claude Turner Sparks and Dorothy Gwathney. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a retired HUD director and worked for the Housing Authority. He was a Methodist.Mr. Sparks is survived by his wife, Nancy Zeiger Sparks of Marianna; a daughter, Cindy Sparks of Hot Springs; two sons, Jimmy Sparks of Marianna and Rusty Sparks of Little Rock; a brother, Donald Joe Sparks of Marianna and five grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Sparks were held on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, with Rev. Jimmie Kirkwood officiating. Burial followed in Marianna Memorial Park.
- SPARKS - VIRGINIA - - MRS. - - 1908 - 5 9 2002 - FORREST HILL CEMETERY - - Mrs. Virginia Cox Sparks, 94, of Memphis, died Thursday, May 9, 2002 at Senior Services Health Care in Memphis.Mrs. Sparks was a homemaker and member of Ardmore Baptist Church. She was proceeded in death by her late husband Noble Sparks and survived by her caregiver Lane Montgomery of Atoka, Tenn. and three nieces Virginia Claxton of Little Rock, Mary Faith Gilliam of Florida and Sandra Mayfield of Memphis.Funeral services for Mrs. Sparks will be held Saturday, May 11, 2002, 11 a.m. graveside at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis under the direction of Forest Hill East Funeral Home
NATIVE - SPEARMAN - CALLIE - - MRS. - KIMBLE - 10 6 1950 - 10 27 2005 - CASTEEL - - Mrs. Callie Kimble Spearman, age 55, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mrs. Spearman was born Oct. 6, 1950, in Forrest City, the daughter of Floyd Kimble and Virginia Thomas Kimble. She is survived by a daughter, Catina McGowan of Forrest City; one son, Patrick Spearman of Forrest City; her mother of Forrest City; four sisters, Ruby Kimble of Greensboro, N.C., Betty Dorsey of Wilmington, Del., Annie Bostick of Cordova, Tenn. and Sarah Etherly of Palestine; five brothers, Charlie Kimble, John Kimble, Thomas Kimble and Terry Kimble all of Milwaukee, Wis. and Richard Kimble of Grand Prairie, Texas; three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Visitation for Mrs. Spearman will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Summerfield M.B. Church with Rev. Theodis Cochran Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
NATIVE - SPEARMAN - ISAAC - CHARLES - - - 5 30 1945 - 8 9 2002 - CASTEEL - - Mr. Isaac Charles (I.C.) Spearman, age 57, of Memphis, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at the MED in Memphis.Mr. Spearman, born May 30, 1945, in Round Pond, was the son of Isom Spearman and Mae Tillman Spearman. He is survived by his wife, Callie Kimble Spearman of Forrest City; a daughter, Catina McGowan of Forrest City; a son, Patrick Spearman of Forrest City; seven sisters, Evelyn Greer and Armadale Spearman, both of Memphis, Lovil Moore and Mae Rine Bandy, both of Detroit, Mich., Lovil Anderson and Marilyn Childers, both of Newport and Ethel Tripp of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Odell Spearman of Forrest City and Jerry Spearman of Newport and three grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Spearman will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Spearman will be held Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. John Strong officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- SPEARS - CANSOLIA - - MRS. - ALLEN - 11 19 1929 - 4 8 2001 - Poplar Grove M.B. Church - - Mrs. Cansolia Allen Spears, age 71, of Colt, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at her home.Mrs. Spears, born Nov. 19, 1929, in Sugarlark, Miss., was the daughter of Henry Allen and Mattie Lockett Allen.Mrs. Spears is survived by her husband, Ralph Spears of Colt; two daughters, Mattie Spears of Forrest City and Florine Brandon of Chicago, Ill.; four sons, Edward Harris of Forrest City, James Bryson of Green River, Wyo., McArthur Spears of Chicago, Ill. and James Spears of Colt; a sister, Inez Johnson of Memphis; two brothers, George Allen of Amarillo, Texas and James Allen of Memphis; 30 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Spears will be Friday, April 13, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mrs. Allen will be Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. at Poplar Grove M.B. Church with Rev. Willard Gibson officiating under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- SPEARS - RALPH - - - - 1 24 1908 - 2 17 2005 - POPLAR GROVE M.B.CHURCH - - Mr. Ralph Spears, age 97, of Colt, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at his home.Mr. Spears was born, Jan. 24, 1908, in Centerville, Miss., the son of Henry Spears and Lizetta Monigue Spears.He is survived by two daughters, Mattie Spears of Forrest City and Florine Brandon of Chicago, Ill.; four sons, James Spears of Colt, McArthur Spears of Chicago, Ill., Edward Harris of Forrest City and James Bryson of Green River, Wyo.; 30 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Spears will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Poplar Grove M.B. Church with Rev. Parnell Brown officiating.
- SPEARS - WILLIAM - CARSON - JR. - - 1989 - 12 25 2007 - TENNESSEE - - Mr. William Carson Spears Jr., age 18, of Cordova, Tenn., died on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Mr. Spears is the son of William and Patricia Spears and was a student at Southwest Community College and a 2007 graduate of Germantown High School. He was also a member a of Macon Road Church of Christ in Somerville, Tenn. Mr. Spears is survived by his parents; a brother, Patrick Spears; his grandmother, Lillie Jones of Forrest City; grandfather James Cypress and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Spears will be held on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. at Macon Road Church of Christ in Somerville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. J.A. Lofties Funeral Home of Somerville is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-12-27
- SPEER - J. - C. - - - 1847 - 1907 - FCTIMES - - 2 Decomposed body found. The badly decomposed body of a gray haired man, about 60 years of age was found by boys in a remote revine tow miles east of Eureaka Springs. The body was fully and well dressed except the shoes, which were missing.
USARMY - SPEER - J. - MURLIN - - - 8 11 1926 - 6 2 2007 - BARNISHAW - - Mr. J. Murlin Speer, age 80, of Wynne, died Saturday, June 2, 2007, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Speer, a lifelong resident of Wynne and St. Francis County, was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Wynne, the son of James Franklin Earl Speer and Annie Belle Haynes Speer. He served in the U.S. Army and worked in the shipping and receiving department at Sanyo before retiring in 1986. In 1948, Mr. Speer married Hermie Lee Miller, and she survives him, along with a son, Roger Speer of Jonesboro; two daughters, Debbie White of Palestine and Cherie Resconich of Farmington Hill, Mich.; three brothers, Howard Speer of Monteca, Calif., James Speer Jr., of Caldwell and Jerry Speer of Wynne; three sisters, Frances Maynar of Keller, Texas, Lucille Hooven of Wendall, N.C., and Shirley Skibbe of Wynne; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lola Mae Lamb. Visitation for Mr. Speer will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Wynne Chapel with burial following in Barnishaw Cemetery.Published: 2007-06-04
- SPEERS - Tom - - - - UNK - 9 20 1897 - FCTIMES - - Caldwell-News reached your correspondent yesterday that a boy named Tom Speers was killed near Bemis Wednesday by John Tackett. We knew both parties. They quarreled about watering a team. No further particulars. Oct.8-Squire Nelson was investigating the killing on Sept.20 by John Tackett was determined to be manslaugher.10-1-1897
- SPELZHAUS - RICHARD - WARREN - DR - - 3 23 1922 - 7 24 2000 - MT.VERNON - IMAGE2254-BiographiesHUSBAND OF HILDA M.SPELZHAUS - Dr. Richard Warren Spelzhaus, age 78, of Forrest City, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Dr. Spelzhaus was born March 23, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of Herbert G. Spelzhaus and Helen Fairchild Spelzhaus. He had lived in the Forrest City area for the past 55 years. Dr. Spelzhaus was a retired Chiropractor. Dr. Spelzhaus was a member and very active in the St. Francis Catholic Church, he was the vice president of the Parish Council, and active in the Men's Club and Prison Ministry. He was also a past president and member of the Kiwanis Club and was active in the County Fair and Rolling Readers. Dr. Spelzhaus was the Arkansas delegate to the International Chiropractic Association and was a member of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. In 1946, Dr. Spelzhaus married Hilda Mendoza and she preceded him in death in 1999. He is survived by one daughter, Helen Spelzhaus Siedell, of Tokyo, Japan; one son, Richard Curt Spelzhaus, of Little Rock; and five grandchildren. There will be a Vigil Service held Friday, July 28, 2000, at 7 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Saturday, July 29, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the St. Francis Catholic Church. Father Tom Marks will be officiating and burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NATIVE - SPENCER - ALIDEAN - - MRS. - TYREE - 11 7 1928 - 11 12 2005 - BARNISHAW - - Mrs. Alidean Spencer, age 77, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Spencer was born Nov. 7, 1928, in Forrest City, the daughter of Jim Tyree and Virgie Thomas Tyree. She was retired from Cohen's Department Store and was a member of the First Baptist Church.Mrs. Spencer married George Spencer in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1975. She is survived by two sons, Al Spencer of Forrest City and James Spencer of Ridgefield, Conn.; and three grandchildren.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Spencer were held on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, at Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements
- SPENCER - CHRISTOPHER - ALAN - - - 5 6 1982 - 12 24 2003 - FPARK - - 6834-Mr. Christopher Alan Spencer, age 21, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Spencer was born May 6, 1982, in Little Rock, the son of Gregory Alan Spencer and Jenna Johnson Spencer. He lived in Forrest City for all of his live and was an employee of Medillon Foods in Newport.Mr. Spencer is survived by his daughter, Anna Spencer of Mountain Home; a son, Austin Spencer of Mountain Home; his father of Colt; his mother and step-father Shelly Bieber both of Forrest City; a brother, Tyler Spencer of Forrest City; a step-brother Mark Bieber of Forrest City; and a step-sister, Brooke Cox of Forrest City. Also surviving him are his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Shirley Johnson of Newark and Mel and Cookie Hubbard of Little Rock; and paternal grandparents Warren and Shirley Spencer of Colt.Visitation for Mr. Spencer will be held on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Satuday, Dec. 27, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Bro. William Witcher and Bro. Charlie Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- SPENCER - CLYDE - B. - MRS. - GOWER - 11 6 1918 - 3 1 2005 - FPARK - - IMAGE2788-Mrs. Clyde B. Spencer, age 86, of Fox Ridge Estate, Bryant, Arkansas, formerly of Round Pond, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at the Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.Mrs. Spencer was born November 6, 1918, in Illinois, and was the daughter of Charlie Gower and. Lucy Woodard Gower. Living most of her adult life in St. Francis County, she was a devoted housewife and mother. She served as the Round Pond postmaster from 1981 to 1991. The last ten years, Mrs. Spencer has resided in Bryant where she attended First Southern Baptist Church until her health would no longer permit.In 1942, she married Baldwin D. Spencer, who preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters; Shirley Bragg of Benton, Sherry Norman of Bryant, and Cindy Ryan of Earle. She also leaves behind one sister, Inez Johnston of Brookport, Illinois, and three sisters-in-law, Sylvia Spencer of Bryant, Connie Gower of Brookport, Illinois, and Lois Gower of Greenville, North Carolina, seven grand-children and one great-grandchild.A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, March 3, at 1:00 P.M. at Forrest Park Cemetery, in Forrest City, with Dr. Jim Lagrone officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, prior to the service, at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
- SPRIGGS - TERRY - L. - - - 1 26 1968 - 2 23 2006 - POPLAR GROVE CEMETERY - - JONESBORO -- Terry L. Spriggs, 38, of Jonesboro died Feb. 23, 2006, at St. Bernard's in Jonesboro. He was employed by Quebecor World and was a member of Sequell Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Tamika Spriggs of FORREST CITY; his mother and father, Alice and Willie Spriggs of Marvell; two sons, Terrance Spriggs and Kadeem Anderson, both of Jonesboro; three daughters, Chateeica Spriggs and Taylor Spriggs, both of Jonesboro, and Terrie Spriggs of FORREST CITY; and two sisters, Dorothy Spriggs and Lisa Spriggs, both of San Antonio. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at Beth Salem Missionary Baptist Church in FORREST CITY with the Rev. Christopher Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Grove Cemetery in Poplar Grove. There will be no visitation. Woodard Funeral Home of Wynne is in charge of arrangements.
- SPROTT - DANIEL - MATTHEW - - - 7 12 1977 - 10 19 2006 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - - Daniel Matthew Sprott, age 29, of Harrison, died Thursday, October 19, 2006, at his home. He was born July 12, 1977 in Little Rock, the son of James Daniel and Janis Ann (Greene) Sprott. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrison and a 1995 graduate of Harrison High School. Daniel served as a legal assistant at the law firm of Sprott & Golden and was a licensed process server for the 14th Judicial Circuit of the State of Arkansas. He was a Paul Harris Fellow of the Harrison Rotary Club. He loved his family, fishing, four-wheeling and flying, along with many trips across the country, including NASCAR races and Cardinal ball games and visiting his sisters in Jonesboro and Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Garland J. and Maxine J. Greene. Survivors include his parents, James D. and Janis A. Sprott of Harrison; sisters, Sarah Sprott Heringer and her husband Ryan, of Jonesboro and Emily Ann Sprott of Fayetteville; five godsons, along with his paternal grandparent, Joseph E. and Virginia K. Sprott of Huntsville, Arkansas and many aunts, uncles, including Morgan and Virginia Collins of Forrest City, cousins and a host of friends who admired him greatly. Daniel will be remembered for his persistence, endurance, courage and his ability to love life regardless of his circumstances. He fought pain daily, laughed incessantly and conquered difficulties. He will be missed by all who took the time to know him. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, at First Baptist Church, in Harrison, with Rev. Rob Davis officiating. Internment was in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation was 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 at Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison. Pallbearers were Adam Archer, Ryan Heringer, Jonathan McIllwain, Justin Maland, Dusty Rhoads, Charles "Bubba" Wright, Oval Ritter, Jake Fast, Doug Potter, Dana Smalley and William Courtney. The family requests that memorials be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202, where Daniel spent many, many days and nights or another charity of choice. On line condolences may be left at www.christesonfuneralhome.com PAID OBITUARY Published: 2006-10-23
- SQUASHIC - MYRTLE - ANN - MRS. - - 7 25 1923 - 10 9 2004 - HUSON - - Mrs. Ann Squashic, age 81, of North Little Rock, died on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004.Mrs. Squashic, a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses, is survived by four daughters, Lana Crews of West Memphis, Barbara Francis of North Little Rock, Sharon Shaw Young of Allen, Texas, and Mary Susan Entwhisle of Lakewood, Wash.; a son, John W. Squashic Jr. of Rahway, N.J.; two sisters, Lorraine Broach of Sherwood and Alean Clark of Forrest City; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and family.Visitation for Mrs. Squashic will be held on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Huson Funeral Home in Sherwood. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Huson Funeral Home, in Sherwood with Bro. Ray Armstrong officiating.
- STACKHOUSE - ABREANNA - EVANGELINE - - - 3 18 2007 - 3 18 2007 - ST.JOHN CEMETERY - - Abreanna Evangeline Stackhouse, the infant daughter of Yvonne L. Anderson of Madison and Abe Stackhouse III of Louisiana, died Saturday, March 18, 2007, in Jackson, Miss. Stackhouse was born Saturday, March 18, 2007, in Jackson, Miss. She is survived by both her parents; three brothers, Antonio Jones, Trevon Jones and Malik Jones all of Madison; three sisters, Edwina Jones and India Jones both of Madison and Alexis Stackhouse of Louisiana; grandparents Stanley Anderson and Judy A. Anderson both of Madison and Abe Stackhouse Jr. and Catherine Stackhouse both of Louisiana and great-grandparents Leroy Anderson and LeeVearn Anderson both of Madison, Willie Mae Overton of Louisiana and Eddie Higgins and Earnestine Higgins both of Madison. Graveside funeral services for Abreanna Stackhouse were held on Friday, March 23, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the St. John Cemetery. Clay Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Published: 2007-03-23
USARMY-WWII - STACKS - TROY - EDGAR - - - 5 16 1914 - 10 3 2003 - OAK GROVE CEMETERY - - Mr. Troy Edgar Stacks, aged 89, of Marianna, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Marianna.He was born May 16, 1914 in Tuckerman, to Edgar Van and Rosa Whaley Stacks. He was a retired farmer and carpenter, and was associated with Morgan Funeral Home for 15 years. He was also a veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II.He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Donnie Lewis Stacks and Glen David Stacks; a daughter, Vivian Geideman; a brother, Bonnie Stacks; and three sisters, Lavaun Anderson, Myrtle Welch and Anna L. Crumpton.Mr. Stacks is survived by a son, Charles E. Stacks of Moro; six daughters, Bobbie Ferguson of California, Verneal Montgomery, Troyce Morgan and Lynda Amos all of Marianna, Rose Mary Throgmartin of Jonesboro and Gladys Miller of Indiana; two sisters, Idella Masters of Jacksonville and Ruth Monroe of Texas; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.Graveside services were held Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
- STAFFORD - HAZEL - - - - 1912 - 4 16 2007 - TYRE - - HERNANDO, Miss. -- Hazel Stafford, 95, of Mississippi, formerly of Harrisburg, died Monday. Mrs. Stafford is survived by her daughter, Mildred Marr of Hernando; brother, Harold Epps of Orlando, Fla.; sister, Carol Green of WYNNE; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today at Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Tyre Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. before services. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Arrangements are by Jackson's Harrisburg Funeral Home. APR 2007=CEMETERY-HYDRICK, POINSETT CO.,ARK.
NATIVE - STAGGS - KEBY - JOE - - - 3 13 1948 - 11 6 2004 - MT.VERNON - 6419 - Mr. Keby Joe Staggs, age 56, of Conway, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at the Conway Human Development Center in Conway.Mr. Staggs was born March 13, 1948, in Forrest City, the son of Eddie James Staggs and Willie Mildred Thompson Staggs Rowland. He lived in Conway for the past several years.Mr. Staggs is survived by three brothers, Bearl Staggs of Kansas City. Mo. and Frank Staggs and Bobby Staggs both of Forrest City; two sisters, Jane Stevenson of Forrest City and Betty Hudson of Elaine; a half brother, Randy Staggs of Kansas City, Mo.; and two half sisters, Lireng Staggs of Tennessee and Bonnie Newton of Kansas City, Mo.Visitation for Mr. Staggs will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m.
NATIVE - STALLING - ANNETTE - H. - MRS. - - 9 8 1952 - 8 21 2007 - CASTEEL - - Mrs. Annette H. Stalling, age 54, of Madison, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East. Mrs. Stalling was born Sept. 8, 1952, in Madison. She worked at the Shelter Workshop as a bus driver. She is survived by her husband, John W. Stalling Jr., of Madison; her grandmother, Jessie Lee Washington of San Berdino, Calif.; three brothers, Les Nichols of Forrest City, Leroy Higgins of San Berdino, Calif., and Charles Higgins of West Memphis, and three sisters, Rev. Judy Anderson and Kimella Higgins, both of Madison, and Marjorie Smith of Forrest City. Visitation for Mrs. Stalling will be held Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Christian Redeeming Spiritual Church No. 1 with Rev. Barry Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2007-08-23
- STANFORD - LUTHER - D. - - - 1887 - 8 11 1905 - UNKNOWN - - The Forrest City Times. Aug. 11, 1905 Drowned in Asylum Lake. Luther D. Stanford, 18 years old, of Little Rock, was drowned while bathing in the pond near the insane asylum. Young Stanford, in company with another boy, who lives near the asylum, were out looking for some cattle and were near the pond, which is in the grounds belonging to the asylum. Stanford is said to have remarked that he was warm and would go in bathing in the pond to get cool. Neither of the boys could swim and after, being in the water only a short time Stanford got beyond his depth and drowned before help could reach him.
- STANLEY - ESMOND - C. - - - 1900 - 11 12 1911 - McDANIEL - - 11-17-1911 DEATH=Esmond C.Stanley, an eleven year old orphan boy, who had been making his home with Mr.& Mrs.Sam Worrall, south of the city, died Sunday, Nov.12,1911, at their home and was buried Monday at the McDaniel cemetery near Bonair. The young man, several weeks ago, accidentally swallowed a green cockle burr, which had been surgically removed from his throat by an operation in Memphis. He apparently died from convulsions because the incisions did not heal properly. Rev.Edward T.Mabley of the Church of the Good Shepherd performed the ceremonies.
NATIVE - STANLEY - EVA - - MRS. - PARKER - 10 29 1926 - 11 19 2003 - BELL - - Mrs. Eva Stanley, age 77, of Blossom, Texas, died Wednesday Nov. 19, 2003, in Texas.Mrs. Stanley was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Forrest City, the daughter of Charlie Lee and Effie Morris Parker. She taught at a daycare.Mrs. Stanley married Preston Stanley in 1943 and he preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Gary Stanley of Fulton, Ky.; a daughter, Ann Fleming of Paris, Texas; one sister, Fronia Gunn; several grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin and Marshal Parker and two sisters, Katheryn Poe and Vernel Lee.Funeral services for Mrs. Stanley will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery.
- STANLEY - Mark - M. - - - UNK - 12 16 1894 - FCTIMES - - All that remained mortal of Mark M. Stanley, county surveyor, was consigned to mother earth Monday afternoon. Mr.Stanley died quite suddenly and unexpected. Last Thursday, he was taken sick with a chill, which seemed to yield to remedies, and on Saturday morning he went into Hinton's restaurant for his meals, when he was again taken ill, and retired to a bedroom in the rear. No body seemed to realize how ill he was until Sunday morning, when he was found to be unconscious. A physician was called, but too late to do any good, as he was in a congested state. He was removed to the residence of J.B. Moseley, where all attention was paid to him in vain, and his spirit returned to its maker at 9 o'clock Sunday night, December 16,1894. Mark M. Stanley was a man of considerable abiltiy, and the high compliment has been paid him that he was perfect in his work. He has relatives living in Illinois who have been notified of his demise.12-21-1894
- STANLEY - T. - E. - MR. - - 1857 - 1 10 1902 - TIPTON - 1-10-1902 - T.E. (Tobe) Stanley Dead-A prominent citizen of Haynes succumbs to pneumonia after an illness of two weeks. T.E.Stanley, better known as Tobe Stanley, died at his home near Haynes Wednesday night, Jan.10,1902, after a most distressing illness of two weeks with pneumonia and was buried on the following day at Tipton's graveyard by the Woodmen of the World, of which order he was a Sovereign. Messrs.M.N.Gaines, J.O.Winfield, B.F.McCrary, H.A.Knight, and F.R.Atkins officiated at the interment. Deceased leaves a wife and four children and was about 45 years of age upon his death. Stanley was a good citizen-A God fearing, upright, man-and one who was highly respected wherever known. Two physicians, one from Helena and one from Marianna were called into consultation with home doctors, but to no avail. The grim reaper had already set his hand on the prostrate man and science was powerless to gain a reprieve of the sad summons. 1-10-1902
- STARKEY - DOLLIE - ELVIRA - MRS. - KING - 12 14 1920 - 3 31 2002 - HUGHES - - Mrs. Dollie Elvira King Starkey, age 81, of Wynne, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at her residence.Mrs. Starkey, born Dec. 14, 1920, in Cherry Valley, was the daughter of Henry and Hattie Hopkins King and was a former resident Walnut Ridge. She was a homemaker and a Pentecostal by faith.On Aug. 30, 1941 Mrs. Starkey married Ollie B. Starkey, and he preceded her in death in 1992. She is survived by six sons, L.B. Starkey of Pine Bluff, Tom Starkey of Batesville, James Starkey of Rogers, Wilfred and Kenneth Starkey, both of Wynne, and David Starkey of Portland, Ore.; four daughters, Joyce Bayles of Walnut Ridge, Addie Hertz of Pleasant Plains, Brenda Gray of Wynne and Bonnie Wilson of Alicia; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Starkey and a daughter, Pauline Starkey.Visitation services for Mrs. Starkey will be held, Tuesday, April 2, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services for Mrs. Starkey will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne with Rev. Calvin Starkey officiating. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne.
- STARKS - WILL - - - - UNK - 6 6 1912 - FCTIMES - - 6-14-1912 ANOTHER KILLING FOR HETH=The little town of Heth on the western edge of the county, added another killing to its long list of crimes committed on Wednesday, June 5,1912, when Will Starks was shot and killed by Richare Jackson, in a three cornered row that resulted from a poker game, in which the deceased, Jackson, and Jerry Williams had been engaged. Starks was shot twice with a pistol. He was brought to Madison, where he died the next morning, June 6.1912. Jackson and Williams made their escape, but were captured Friday at Lake Cormorant, Miss. After being returned by Dep.Sheriff B.S.Moore, Squire T.D.Carr convened the hearing, and released Williams, but indicted Jackson.
- STARLING - COLBY - KELLEY - - - 3 2002 - 9 4 2002 - JONESBORO MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY - - Colby Kelley Starling, six months old, of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, in Jonesboro. He is survived by his mother, Amy Starling of the home; his father Graham Starling of the home; a brother, Chandler Scott Starling of the home; his maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kelley of Heber Springs; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Starling of Paragould.Services for Starling were held graveside on Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Bruce Tippit officiating. The Gregg Funeral Home of Jonesboro is in charge of all arrangements. The family requests that memorials be made to CJ Foundation for SIDS, Hackensack University Medical Center, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, N.J. 07601; or National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 450, Vienna, Va. 22182.
- STARRAT - J. - L. - - - UNK - 3 15 1909 - FCTIMES - - 3-19-1909 A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
- STATEN - ESTHER - I. - MRS. - INGRAM - 1 3 1911 - 11 6 2005 - FPARK - - Mrs. Esther I. Staten, age 94, of Helena, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, in Helena. Mrs. Staten was born Jan. 3, 1911, in Morgan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ingram. She was a housewife and a Methodist.Mrs. Staten married Frank L. Staten in 1930 and he preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by a daughter, Dolores B. Davidson of Atlanta, Ga.; a son, Frank L. Staten Jr. of West Helena; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held graveside on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, in Forrest Park Cemetery at 11 a.m. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
- STAYTON - JOE - - MRS. - - Unk - 12 10 1908 - PALESTINE - - 12-18-1908 Mrs.Joe Stayton died at St.Josephs Hospital in Memphis last Thursday afternoon, Dec.10,1908, and was buried at the Palestine cemetery Friday afternoon. Her death came as a shock to the family physician and the hospital doctors had pronounced her rapidly recovering. She leaves a husband and two small daughters to mourn her loss.
- STECKER - WILLIAM - - - - UNK - 4 21 1909 - FCTIMES - - 4-23-1909 Mrs.J.W.Barnhart was called toSt.Louis, last on account of illness of her brother, Mr.William Stecker. Mr.Stecker died Sunday, Apr.21,1909, and Mrs.Barnhart is expected home tomorrow.
- STEED - JAMES - THOMAS - III - - 4 28 1939 - 1 18 2005 - POSEY CEMETERY - - James (Jim) Thomas Steed II of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005 with his children at his side.He was born on April 28, 1939 in Arthur, Illinois to C.V. and Ruby Dee Steed. His father's career brought the family back to the South where he spent many of his adolescent and adult years in Forrest City, Arkansas. He retired and moved to Hot Springs. Jim enjoyed his children, working at his cottage which he named "Beseem" and tending to his flowers, gardens and many birds. He also adored and spoiled his beloved cat Bocefus.He was a whiz at tinkering and fixing things, always with a smooth and steady hand. He refused to let his illness stop him and he defied numerous odds. Throughout his many chemotherapy treatments he showed an incredibly patient and tenacious spirit. His strength often surprised his family, friends and his doctors and nurses. He loved his church family and was very touched by their love for him.He leaves four children: a stepson, Karl Justice and wife Brenda of Conway, three daughters, Kelley Dee Ann Robinson of Hot Springs, Kimberly Steed Landrum and husband Andrew of Little Rock, and Ashley Steed Clifton and husband Shane of Wheatley. He also leaves three grandchildren: grandsons John and Karl Jr., and granddaughter Taylor along with two aunts Jot Campbell and Tot Watts of Delight, Arkansas.The family wishes to thank his doctors and nurses, Hospice Home Care of Hot Springs and his wonderful healthcare aide Ms. Julia Davis, whose visits he looked forward to every day.Funeral services were held Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Charity Heights Baptist Church with the Reverends Randy Murphy and Kenneth Bobo officiating. Burial was at Posey Cemetery in Wheatley, Arkansas. Visitation was Friday, January 21, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs
NATIVE - STEELAND - PATRICIA - ANN - MRS. - WHEAT - 2 6 1944 - 5 20 2006 - HUGHES - - Mrs. Patricia Ann "Patsy" Steeland, age 62, of Little Rock, died Sunday, May 20, 2006, at her home.Mrs. Steeland, the daughter of Tillman and Bertha Wheat, was born on Feb. 6, 1944, in Widener.She is survived by four children, John Steeland of Little Rock, Kevin Steeland of Clarendon, Mark Moretta of Memphis and Cheryl Vaughn of Dyersburg, Tenn.; two sisters, Elizabeth Shidler of East Peoria, Ill., and Juanita Smith of Forrest City; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several other friends and relatives.Burial services for Mrs. Steeland will be held Saturday, May 27, 2006, at 11 a.m. in Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Hardy Funeral Home in Little Rock.
- STEELE - S. - R. - MRS - - UNK - 6 1911 - UNKNOWN - - 8-18-1911 DEATH=Mrs.S.R.Steele, wife of the new Forrest City High School Principal, died a couple months ago in Waco, Texas. Prof.Steele's mother, Mrs.H.R.Steele, was a Yarbrough who was born and raised in this county.
- STEGALL - ANNIE - MAE - MRS. - - 8 30 1913 - 3 11 2007 - NEW SARDIS - - Mrs. Annie Mae Stegall, age 93, of Forrest City, died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Crestpark Retirement Inn. Mrs. Stegall was born Aug. 30, 1913, in Tishimingo, Miss., was the daughter of Finus and Rebecca Warren Stegall. She was a member of New Sardis Baptist Church. Mrs. Stegall was preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Visitation for Mrs. Stegall will be held on Thursday March 15, 2007, from noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 16, 2007, at 11 a.m. at New Sardis Baptist Church in the Newcastle community with Rev. Sherman Baker officiating. Burial will follow in New Sardis Cemetery.Published: 2007-03-14
- STEGALL - EZRA - - MRS. - - 1 27 1903 - 4 4 2004 - CASTEEL - - Mrs. Ezra Stegall, age 101, died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at Crestpark Retirement Inn.Mrs. Stegall, born Jan. 27, 1903, in Tishimingo, Miss., was the daughter of Finus Stegall and Rebecca Warren Stegall and was a member of Salem M.B. Church for more than 50 years.Mrs. Stegall is survived by a son, R.Z. Kemp of Mt. Clinton, Mich., a sister, Annie M. Stegall of Forrest City; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband X. L. Kemp.Visitation for Mrs. Stegall will be held on Friday, April 9, 2004, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2004, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Cross Street with Rev. Sherman Baker officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL
NATIVE - STEGALL - JIMMY - LEE - - - 6 5 1918 - 7 25 2004 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - - Mr. Jimmy Lee Stegall, age 86, of Forrest City, died Sunday, July 25, 2004, at Baptist Health Hospital in Little Rock.Mr. Stegall was born June 5, 1918, in Colt and was the son of Marshall Stegall and Warnie Spear Stegall.In 1943, Mr. Stegall married Elvania Patton Stegall and she survives him along with eight daughters, Bessie Penson and McGail Pannell, both of Tupelo, Miss., Jane Stegall, Argie Gay and Joredia Patton all of Little Rock, Dorothy Stegall and Debbie Stegall, both of Austin, Texas and Angela Stegall of West Memphis; five sons, Jimmy Dale Stegall of Detroit, Mich., Marshall Stegall and Rickey Stegall, both of Austin, Texas, Willie Stegall of Southfield, Mich., and Victor Stegall of Forrest City; two sisters, Mattie Spearmon of Cleveland, Ohio and Lena Hannah of Detroit, Mich.; 31 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Stegall will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2004, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Stegall will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2004, at Jerusalem M.B. Church with Rev. Cortez Stegall officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery.-PER SSDI:JIMMY L STEGALL 05 Jun 1920 25 Jul 2004 (V) 72335 (Forrest City, Saint Francis, AR) Long-time or retired railroad workers
- STEGALL - SELMER - GEORGE - - - 5 24 1916 - 10 31 2003 - NEW SARDIS - - Mr. Selmer George Stegall, age 87, of Forrest City, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Crestpark Retirement Inn and Residential Care in Forrest City.Mr. Stegall was born May 24, 1916, in Red Bay, Ala., the son of Finus Stegall and Rebecca Stegall. He was a retired farmer and is survived by his wife, Savannah Stegall of Forrest City; a son, Dennis Stegall of Carol Stream, Ill.; three daughters, Pearletha Thomas of Memphis, Pearlene Wordlaw of Maywood, Ill., and Oleeyer Haskin of Westchester, Ill.; two sisters, Annie Mae Stegall and Ezra Stegall, both of Forrest City; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Stegall will be held on Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Dozier officiating. Burial will follow in New Sardis Cemetery.
USARMY-VIETNAM - STEPHENS - RICHARD - ALAN - - - 1 9 1944 - 1 5 2006 - Dublin Memorial Gardens -VIETNAM WAR - - Mr. Richard Alan Stephens, age 61, of Dublin, Georgia died Thursday, January 5, 2006.Rick was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on January 9, 1944 and was a native of Forrest City, Arkansas. He was the son of Helen R. Stephens and the late Richard Ellis Stephens of Forrest City. Rick was a 1962 graduate of Forrest City High School where he was active in the choir. Rick enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 1964 and served as a Private E-1 as a Morse Interceptor Radio Operator in the Vietnam War, he was awarded the Armed Forces Exped Medal. He was active in the Forrest City Little Theatre and enjoyed spending his weekends on the links at the Forrest City Country Club and singing in the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church choir in Forrest City. Rick also enjoyed fishing and bridge. He was married to Susie Gibbs of Forrest City in 1969 of which there were two children, Paige and Drew. Rick moved to Dublin, Georgia in 1998 and remarried in 2003 to Charlotte Wilkes Hill of Cochran, Georgia. Rick and Charlotte resided in Dublin until his untimely death after a short battle with Liver Cancer.Rick was preceded in death by his father, Richard Ellis Stephens of Forrest City and a sister, Mrs. Donna (Terry) Stephens Schmidt of Dallas, Texas.Survivors include his wife, Charlotte W. Stephens of Dublin; a son, Drew Stephens, and a daughter, Paige Stephens of Rockton, Illinois; his mother, Helen R. Stephens of Forrest City; a brother, Tom W. Stephens of Olive Branch, Mississippi; a stepson, Jed Hill of Macon, Georgia; a stepdaughter, Stephanie Piccioni of Cochran, Georgia; and a grandchild Clay McGuire of Cochran, Georgia.Services were held at the chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2006, with Rev. Wally Weaver officiating. Burial followed in Dublin Memorial Gardens in Dublin, Georgia.
- STEPHENS - TOMMY - - - - 7 22 1924 - 3 20 2001 - OAK GROVE - - Tommy Stephens, 76, died Tuesday, March 20,2001. He is survived by a sister, Mellnee Sanford of Marianna; and two brothers, Clifford Stephens of Harrisburg and Alford Stephens of Memphis. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at Roller-Citizens Chapel. Burial was in Marianna Memorial Park. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
- STEPHENSON - MARY - ANNA - MRS - - 1825 - 8 4 1911 - LAGRANGE - - 8-11-1911 DEATH=Mr.Ainsworth of the Stevens Undertaking Establishment went over to LaGrange to attend the funeral of Mrs.Mary Anna Stephenson Saturday morning, she had died on Friday night, Aug.4,1911. Mrs.Stephenson was eighty six years of age, widow of the late John Stephenson of Memphis, mother of the late Beverly M.Stephonson, also of Memphis, and a great aunt, Mrs.W.Gorman, of this city, and died at her home in LaGrange, Tenn. Mr.W.P.Gorman and his mother went over to LaGrange Saturday and remained until the funeral Monday, Mr.Gorman returning Tuesday, and his mother remained for a longer visit. Mrs.Stephenson formerly lived in Memphis, and was a member of a prominent family there. We extend our sympathy to the family.
- STERRITT - J. - D. - - - UNK - 9 2 1902 - UNKNOWN - - A SAD CASE=A man named J.D.Sterritt, died at the Forrest City Hotel Tuesday night, Sep.2,1902. He worked for Rumage & Co., this city. A telegram to the family was of no help, and a collection was taken to bury Mr.Sterritt at the County's Expense. 9-5-1902
- STEVENS - H. - H. - - - 1839 - 3 22 1908 - MISSISSIPPI - - 3-27-1908 Messrs.A.L. and R.S.Stevens were called to Byhalia, Miss. Tuesday on account of the death of their brother, H.H.Stevens who died Monday, Mar.22,1898. Mr.Stevens was 69 years of age and leaves a wife and many relatives to mourn his demise.
NATIVE - STEVENSON - MICHAEL - LYNN - - - 8 17 1965 - 1 10 2003 - HUGHES - - Michael Lynn Stevenson, age 37, of Oxford, Miss., died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003Mr. Stevenson, born Aug. 17, 1965, in Forrest City, was the son of Sid Stevenson and Jane Staggs Stevenson. He was a carpenter and a Baptist and had been a resident of St. Francis County until he moved to Oxford, Miss., three months ago.In 1997, Mr. Stevenson married Monica McElya and she survives him along with a son , Jeremy Stevenson of the home; two daughters, Cindy Stevenson and Kayla Stevenson, both of the home; his parents; a brother, Sid Stevenson Jr. of Forrest City, and three sisters, Penny Morris, Mary Eaton and Mildred Garza, all of Forrest City. He was preceded in death by two sons Joshua McElya and Michael Lynn Stevenson Jr..Visitation services for Mr. Stevenson will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services for Mr. Stevenson will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, at the Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City.
- STEVENSON - SID - - SR - - 3 10 1937 - 5 30 2006 - HUGHES - - Mr. Sid Stevenson Sr., age 69, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Stevenson was born March 10, 1937, in Booneville, Miss., the son of Lee Stevenson and Mary Martha Holmes Stevenson. He had made his home in Forrest City for the past several years, was a farmer and a Baptist.Mr. Stevenson married Jane Staggs in 1956 and she survives him along with three daughters, Penny Morris, Mary Eaton and Mildred Garza, all of Forrest City; one son, Sid Stevenson Jr. of Forrest City; two sisters, Victoria Morris and Anna Mae Watson both of Parkin; four brothers, Frank. Homer and Dexter all of Parkin and Wayne of Wynne. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Stevenson in 2003 and two infant children.Visitation for Mr. Stevenson will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Hughes Cemetery.
NATIVE - STEWARD - JANE - - MRS. - MOORE - 10 28 1933 - 9 1 2002 - Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church - - Mrs. Jane Moore Steward, age 68, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Steward, born Oct. 28, 1933, in Forrest City, was the daughter of Williams Moore and Louise Ferguson Moore. She was a former employee of Yale and a member of First Baptist Church. She was a lifetime resident of Forrest City.In 1969 Mrs. Steward married Charles Steward, and he preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by a daughter, Kathi Spencer Martin of Forrest City; a son, William "Bill" Moore Spencer of Indianapolis, Ind.; her mother; a sister, Suzanne Moore Hill of Heth and three grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Steward will be held Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Steward will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- STEWARD - LOUIS - - - - 6 1 1926 - 9 28 1999 - CASTEEL - PER SSDI:DIED 9-15 - Louis Steward, age 73, of Madison, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 and his home. He was the owner of Steward Taxi Cab and was a taxi cab driver for 53 years. He is survived by his wife, Irene Steward of Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Audrey Steward of Forrest City and Loretta Webb of Saigma, Mich.; three sons, Starlin Steward and Rudolph Steward, both of Forrest City and Clifton Steward of Topeka, Kan.; three sisters, Bessie Freeling and Ruby Sims, both of Sidney, Ohio and Louvenia Starks of Madison; and 12 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999, at 1 p.m. at the J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. S.W. Baker Sr. officiating with burial following at CASTEEL.
USAF-NATIVE - STEWART - CALVIN - LEE - - - 2 15 1942 - 7 28 2001 - LOUGHRIDGE - - Mr. Calvin Lee Stewart, age 59, of Colt, died Saturday, July 28, 2001, at Veterans Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Stewart was born Feb. 15, 1942, in Forrest City and was the son of Calvin Stewart and Dorothy Dean Watkins Stewart. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a machinist and a Baptist.Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife, Bettie Stewart of Forrest City; a son, Calvin Stewart of Caddo Gap; a daughter, Lois Stewart of Caddo Gap; a brother, Larry White; a sister, Dorothy Dean and a granddaughter.A graveside service was held for Mr. Stewart on Monday, July 30, 2001, at 11 a.m. , at LOUGHRIDGE with Rev. Gary Chapman officiating the service under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
NATIVE - STEWART - DEWAYNE - - - - 9 5 1974 - 12 7 2001 - CLARK CEMETERY - - Mr. Dewayne "Dee" Stewart, age 27, of Forrest City, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Madison.Mr. Stewart, born Sept. 5, 1974, in Forrest City, was the son of Albert Stewart Sr. and Doris Wilson Stewart. He is survived by his parents; two sons, Traveion Stewart of Forrest City and Torrie Stewart of Madison; three sisters, Brenda Stewart of Marianna, Denise Cannaday of Forrest City and Necole Woods of Colt; three brothers, Ken Stewart of Honolulu, Hawaii, Paul Stewart of Den and Albert Stewart Jr. of Forrest City.Visitation services for Mr. Stewart will be held Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Stewart will be held, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. Isiah McKeown officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- STEWART - FRED - P. - - - 3 29 1905 - 10 14 2005 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - - Mr. Fred P. Stewart, age 100, of Houston, Texas and formerly of Forrest City died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 in Houston, Texas.Mr. Stewart was born on March 29, 1905. He moved to Forrest City in 1950 with his family. He was a heavy equipment operator working on many farm drainage projects and the St. Francis River Flood Control project. Mr. Stewart went into business for himself in 1963 and retired in 1975. Some of the projects he worked on before retiring were water and sewer lines in the second section of Edgewood and many farm underground irrigation systems in the area.Mr. Stewart is survived by a daughter, Ann Hardy of Houston and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Zelma Cortez "Corky" Stewart.A memorial service for Mr. Stewart will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the First Church of God in Bastrop, Texas. Miller Funeral of Houston, Texas, is in charge of all arrangements.
- STEWART - HATTIE - - MRS. - - UNK - 4 4 1898 - FORREST CITY TIMES - MRS.MARK (HATTIE) STEWART-4-8-1898 - Stewart - Mark - - Mrs. - - Mrs.Stewart, wife of Mark Stewart, who lives on the Riley Kindrick place, died Monday, at Widener, Apr.4,1898. A coffin was sent over by Mr.Kendrick for the remains Tuesday, and she was buried Wednesday -
- STEWART - MAXEY - - - - 7 4 1841 - 7 17 1910 - MT.VERNON - - 7-22-1910 Death of Maxey Stewart=Mr.Maxey Stewart, who for nearly two years had been making a hard fight for his life against the ravages of the white plague, finally succumbed to the inevitable last Saturday evening, passing away at the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Little Rock, where he had been taken Friday morning for treatment. Deceased was 59 years of age, a native of Columbia, Tenn., but had been a resident of this city and county for the past twenty five years. He was for a long time employed with the Rock Island railroad, having charge of the coal chutes, but for the last five years, up until his illness compelled him to quit work, he was employed at the oil mill here. He was married in December, 1887, to Miss Lillie McClendon, of this city, who survives him. He is also survived by three brothers, two in Nashville, and the other in Texas. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Church and of the Geo.P.Taylor Lodge No.196 I.O.O.F., and of the Forrest Camp No.29, WOW. The remains were prepared for burial in Little Rock, and shipped here Sunday evening. They were conveyed to the residence of Mr.& Mrs.B.F.McCrary, from which the funeral proceeded, Monday, July 18, services conducted by Rev.B.L.Wilford. Interment at the MT.VERNON, under the auspices of the Odd-Fellows and Woodmen lodges.
- STEWART - ZELMA - CORTEZ - MRS. - - 6 2 1922 - 6 4 2002 - BASTROP,LA. - - Mrs. Zelma Cortez "Corky" Stewart, a former resident of Forrest City, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in Houston, Texas.Mrs. Stewart was part of the original staff of Forrest Memorial Hospital which opened in 1958, where she earned her license as a Practical Nurse and worked until she retired to Bastrop, La., in 1975. She later moved to Houston to be near her daughter.Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband of 59 years, Fred P. Stewart; one daughter, Ann Hardy of Houston, Texas; two granddaughters and four sisters.Funeral services for Mrs. Stewart will be held in Bastrop, La., on Saturday, June 8, 2002.
- STEWMON - LIBERTY - BELL - MRS. - SULLIVAN - 7 18 1918 - 5 5 2002 - FPARK - - 6846-NEXT TO THOMAS STEWMON-Mrs. Liberty "Lib" Bell Stewmon, age 83, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, at White River Medical Center in Batesville.Mrs. Stewmon, born July 8, 1918 in Cotton Plant, was the daughter of Gurney Sullivan and Willie Sullivan. She had lived in Forrest City since moving from Cotton Plant in 1953 and was the owner of the Liberty Bell Caf,. She was a member of First Baptist Church.In 1934 Mrs. Stewmon married T.R. Stewmon and he preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by a son, Billy Stewmon of Forrest City; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Stewmon will be held Monday, May 6, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at Stevens Funeral home 3p.m. on Tuesday,May 7 with bural at Forrest Park under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- STIDHAM - ALLIE - IRENE - MRS. - HEFLIN - 11 23 1918 - 1 26 2003 - FPARK - - 4480&4481 Next to Travis Stidham-Mrs. Allie Irene Stidham, age 84, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003.Mrs. Stidham was born Nov. 23, 1918, in Nauvoo, Ala., the daughter of John Heflin and Ida Meeks Heflin. She made her home in Forrest City for most of her life, was a housewife and was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church.Mrs. Stidham is survived by five daughters, Linnie Kimble of Colt, Betty Barkley of Palestine, Ann Vicks of Clarksville, Stella Blundell of Marion and Sylvia Cleaver of Forrest City; three sons, Travis Stidham of Wynne, and Troy Stidham and Edward Stidham both of Forrest City; one sister, Pauline Barabee, of Rosebud, Ga.; 40 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by a daughter, Annette Kimble in 1996 and a son Ottis Stidham.Visitation for Mrs. Stidham will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, at 2 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery.
AB-USAIR FORCE-KOREA - STIDHAM - OTIS - A. - - - 11 22 1937 - 11 17 2001 - FPARK - - 5077-AB-USAIR FORCE-KOREA-Mr. Otis A. Stidham, age 63, BORN NOV.22,1937, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at his home.Mr. Stidham was a truck driver and of the Pentecostal faith.Mr. Stidham is survived by his wife, Bobby Taylor Stidham of the home; one daughter, Joyce Wright of Tallahassee, Fla.; four sons, Stanley Stidham and Otis Arthur Stidham Jr., both of Memphis, Steve Stidham of Corpus Christi, Texas and Earl Stidham of Chicago, Ill.; a step-daughter, Lisa Gwathney of Harrisburg; one step-son, Jessie Jones of Jackson, Tenn.; his mother, Allie Irene Stidham of Forrest City; five sisters, Lynnie Kimble and Sylvia Cleaver, both of Forrest City, Betty Barkley of Palestine, Ann Vicks of Heber Springs and Stella Blundell of West Memphis; three brothers, Travis Stidham of Wynne and Troy Stidham and Edward Stidham, both of Forrest City; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Stidham will be held Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at 1 p.m., at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis with burial following at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City, under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis.
- STIDUM - JOSEPHINE - - MISS - - 9 23 1958 - 1 10 2002 - CASTEEL - - Miss Josephine Stidum, age 43, of Brinkley, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Miss Stidum, formerly of Forrest City, was born Sept. 23, 1958.She is survived by her brother, Johnnie L. Stidum Jr., of Palestine and four sisters, Ida Mae Terrel of Brinkley, Bettye Rooks of Memphis and Vernell Stidum and Gloria Smith, both of Little Rock.Funeral services for Miss Stidum will be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at 11 a.m., at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, with Rev. E.J. Outley officiating the service. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
- STIMPSON - MINNIE - MAY - MRS. - - 3 3 1921 - 12 7 2003 - CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK - - Mrs. Minnie May Stimpson, age 82, of Hughes, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, in West Memphis.Mrs. Stimpson, a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Hughes, is survived by two daughters, Barbara Chrestman of Hughes and Betty Booth of Memphis; two sons, Donald Stimpson of Clarksville and Andy Stimpson of Hughes; a sister, Margaret Campbell of Forrest City; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.Visitation for Mrs. Stimpson was held on Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with burial following in Crittenden Memorial Park.
USARMY - STINE - CECIL - L. - - - 7 10 1925 - 4 12 2004 - MISSOURI VETERAN'S CEMETERY-VET - - Mr. Cecil L. Stine, age 78, of Springfield, Mo., died Monday, April 12, 2004. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a school teacher and a member of the Community of Christ by faith.Mr. Stine is survived by his wife, Peggy Stine; a daughter, Patty Guthrie; two sons, Scott Stine and Leroy Stine and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Stine will be held graveside on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery. The Greenlawn Funeral Home North of Springfield, Mo. is in charge of all arrangements.
- STOCKTON - MAYE - - MRS. - BURGESS - 4 8 1908 - 6 17 2002 - BELL - - Mrs. Maye B. Stockton, age 94, of Forrest City, died Monday, June 17, 2002.Mrs. Stockton was born April 8, 1908, in Banner and was the daughter of James Burgess and Martha Ann Reed Burgess. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life, where she worked at Kessinger's Dress Shop and was a member of Lindauer Road Church of Christ.Mrs. Stockton is survived by one son, Lynn M. Stockton of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Ruth Poe of Harrison and Billie Jean Billingsley of Forrest City; one sister, Herbert "Dollie" Barton of Conway; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Stockton will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at Bell Cemetery in Palestine under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- STOKES - NEVIA - - MISS - - 1877 - 8 19 1897 - FORREST CITY TIMES - AGE 20 - Caldwell-Miss Nevia Stokes who has been afflicted with consumption, Died Thursday and was buried Friday.8-27-1897
- STOKES - RUSSELL - - MR. - - UNK - 4 22 1902 - UNKNOWN - - Russell Stokes, who is in the employ of Ike Williams at Madison, drowned in St.Francis river near the Houston place, Tuesday, Apr.22,1902, about three miles north of Madison in about ten or twelve feet of water. He and another man were rafting logs. They undertook to cross the river in a boat or dugout, and it was swamped, one man hung on to the boat and was able to reach the shore, but Stokes was wearing rubber boots which pulled him down. 4-25-1902
CO.B-1ST ARK.MOUNTED RIFLES-CSA - STONE - J. - E. - DR. - - 2 10 1839 - 3 15 1912 - CITY - - 3-15-1912 DR.STONE PASSES AWAY FRIDAY MORNING=After a well spent life of 73 years, the spirit of Dr.J.E.Stone took its flight Friday morning, Mar.15,1912. His death was not unexpected, for he had been in ill health since the the greatest sorrow of his life occurred-the death of his beloved on May 8,1905,-but nevertheless his passing away causes regret and sorrow among his many friends here and elsewhere. Dr.Stone was a native of Virgiinia, having been born in Boyton, Va. on Feb.10,1839. He attended the schools of his native county until early childhood, but received his literary education principally in Tennessee. He began the study of medicine, however in Arkansas, under a tutor, and graduated with honors from the Missouri medical college located at St.Louis. Dr.Stone was a brave and gallant soldier, entering the Confederate army in May 1861, in Company R, First Arkansas Mounted Rifles, and serving over four years. He was an earnest and fearless participant in the battles of Springfield, Missouri and Pea Ridge, Ark., was severely wounded during the former. He was then transferred to the Army of Tennessee, and took an acitve part in the engagements at Jackson, MIssissippi; Chickamauga, Richmond, Kentucky, Duggin's Gap, New Hope church, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Franklin and elsewhere. When hostilities ceased, he located in Van Buren county, Arkansas, where he practiced his profession for five years. He then went to Memphis, and thence to Walnut Bend, Arkansas, and in 1883 came to Forrest City where he has since continuously resided. He had been in the city council at intervals for twenty years, and also was twice elected mayor. He was a member of the Episcopal church and of several Masonic lodges of the city. Funeral Sunday morning, at the Forrest City cemetery, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge, services by Rev.E.T.Mabley of the Episcopal church. Dr. Stone was married to Miss Ora Branch, of Shelby Co., Tennessee, on the 22nd day of October, 1872, who died on the 24th of October 1874. He was again married on May 10,1879, to Miss Mansfield Rodgers Dupuy, to whom he has been entirely devoted until her death May 3,1905. He owns considerable property in this and Lee county.
- STONE - OWETA - A. - MRS. - HARGETT - 3 4 1921 - 8 20 2006 - FPARK - - IMAGE3282 NEXT TO EURA V.STONE-Oweta Hargett Stone, age 85, of Forrest City, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2006, in Memphis University Methodist Hospital. She had recently resided a short time at Southern Independent Living of Wynne. She was born March 4, 1921, to the late Letha Oakes and J.J. "Jack" Hargett of Blytheville. She was the widow of Eura V. "Dick" Stone. For over forty years, she and her late husband co-owned Arkansas Paint & Glass Company with sister and brother-in-law Lonnie and Hunter Kimbro, who both preceded her in death. A homemaker and mother, she was also active in her community. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Forrest City, where she taught kindergarten-age Sunday school for over twenty years. She was an associate member of the Forrest City Junior Auxiliary, as well as a Charter Member of the auxiliary's NAJA Foundation. With her husband - a Jaycee - she belonged to its women's club, the Jaycettes. Always an avid Razorback sports fan, she followed both football and basketball, rarely missing their broadcasts or attending in person. Forever the ready volunteer for charity drivers, civic committees and coffees/coteries with friends; recent years found her more at home focusing on nurturing the lawn, which had been the passion of her late and beloved husband of over fifty years. Coweta is survived by one son, Dr. Ronald Stone, optometrist, from Atlanta and several nephews and nieces. Graveside service will be Thursday, August 24, 2006, at 11 a.m. in Forrest Park Cemetery with visitation preceding from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington Street, Forrest City, AR 72335 (870) 633-5400. The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Forrest City; and expressions of sympathy are welcome: by mail care of Stevens Funeral Home; or online at www.compac2000@mindspring.com. Paid Obituary
USNAVY-WWII - STORY - ELTON - GUY - - - 6 19 1924 - 1 21 2003 - BELL - - Mr. Elton Guy "Bill" Story, age 78, of Palestine, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.Mr. Story, born June 19, 1924, in Calvert City, Ken., was the son of Henry Cleveland Story and Rosa Eugenia Bebout. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life and was retired from Sanyo Manufacturing Company. He was also a veteran of World War II and a member of the Fleet Reserve Association.Mr. Story is survived by two sons, Elton Glenn Story of Conway and Donald Lee Story of Palestine; one daughter, Susan Wedette Stephens of Palestine; two sisters, Elva Mae Verret of Mississippi and Elta Ford of Hughes and seven grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Story will be held on Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Story will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Steven's Chapel with Anthony Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery.
NATIVE - STOTTS - GEORGE - - - - 10 11 1961 - 8 2 2007 - FPARK - - Mr. George "Bubba" Stotts, age 45, of Wynne and formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in Wynne. Mr. Stotts was born Oct. 11, 1961, in Forrest City, the son of Howard Stotts and Judy Whittenton Stotts. He worked for the Forrest City Public Schools and was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. Mr. Stotts is survived by his mother of Wynne; a sister, J.J. Patton of Wynne; two brothers, Jeff Stotts of Jonesboro and David Stotts of Wynne and his maternal grandmother, Ida Whittenton of Wynne. Funeral services for Mr. Stotts will be held graveside on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-08-03FORREST CITY TIMES HERALD
1ST BATTALION-ARK.CAVALRY-CSA - STOUT - J. - W. - Capt. - - 1829 - 7 28 1898 - LOUGHRIDGE - - Colt-Capt.J.W.Stout, an old and respected citizen of New Castle, died last Thursday. His remains were buried in the Loughridge graveyard last Friday, where they were followed by a large concourse of friends.8-5-1898-Capt.J.W.Stout, who was favorably known throughout the county, died at his home ten miles north of Forrest City, July.28,1898, ages 69 years. The death of Capt.Stout caused deep gloom in the family circle and the entire community. His presence will be greatly missed by his daily associates; he was a kind husband, a kind an charitable citizen. He was a member of the Methodist church and of the Masonic fraternity and was buried by that fraternity at LOUGHRIDGE. Capt.Stout leaves a wife and four children, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. A Friend.FORREST CITY TIMES 8-5-1898
- STOVALL - HARRY - - - - 1892 - 3 15 1909 - FCTIMES - - 3-19-1909 A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
- STOVER - CORA - - MRS. - - 2 24 1948 - 5 28 2002 - TYRONZA - - Mrs. Cora Stover, age 54, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City. Mrs. Stover was born Feb. 24, 1948, in Danville, Ill., and was a member of Beck Spur Baptist Church. Mrs. Stover was married to Parker Lee Stover of Forrest City and is survived by him; two daughters, Pamela Feuston of Muncie, Ind. and Lori Jones of Danville, Ill.; two step-daughters, Valarie Andrews of Wynne and Renee Dunn of Memphis; a step-son, Randall Stover of Brownsville, Texas; a sister, Pam Bann of Danville and a brother, Mike Bann of Danville; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services for Mrs. Stover will be held Friday, May 31, 2002, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Murphy Funeral Home in Marked Tree with Rev. Wes Beavers officiating. Burial will follow at Tyronza Cemetery under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home.
- STRICKLAND - JOHN - W. - - - UNK - 10 12 1901 - FCTIMES - - 10-18-1901 DEATH OF J.W.STRICKLAND=John W.Strickland, a colored barber who had been employed for the past two years with W.E.Doucan's shop on Washington street, and who was well known and well liked by all who knew him, died Saturday evening, Oct.12,1901, after a lingering and painful illness of nearly five weeks. He was honest in all his dealings, and was beloved by the youth of the community, where he managed the baseball team and was a counselor to them. He was about 55? years of age, and had been married on Mar.29, this year, in Dallas, Texas, and she survives him. He had joined the M.E.Church South about 1888 and had been a valuable member since that time.
- STRICKLAND - L. - H. - - - UNK - 4 9 1895 - FCTIMES - - Magistrate of Madison township, Mr.L.H.Strickland died Tuesday night from pneumonia. 4-12-1895
NATIVE - STRODE - MARY - FAITH - MRS. - BOYCE - 12 18 1950 - 9 13 2003 - FPARK - - Ms. Mary Faith Strode, age 52, of Romance and formerly of Forrest City, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science in Little Rock.Ms. Strode was born Dec. 18, 1950, in Forrest City, the daughter of Marvin Thomas Boyce and Mary Edna Martin Boyce. She lived in the Forrest City area most of her life until moving to Romance and was a homemaker.Ms. Stode is survived by two daughters, Regina Swint of Mt. Vernon and Vanessa Wire of Concord; a brother, Kenneth Cole of Thomasville, N.C.; and five grandchildren.Visitation for Ms. Strode will be held on Thursday evening at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery.
- STRONG - Mother - - - - UNK - 8 23 1898 - FCTIMES - - A sad accident occurred last Tuesday night, which happened near Caldwell. A boy by the name of Strong, on returning home from a neighbor's house, discovered someone coming from his chicken house, and never dreaming that the person was other than a thief, he fired his gun, the body dropped, and upon going to the place he was horrified to learn that it was his mother mortally wounded.8-26-1898
- STRONG - XAVAIN - LINWOOD - - - 8 3 1997 - 8 22 2002 - CASTEEL - - Xavian Linwood Otha Strong, age 5, of Little Rock, died on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002. Xavian, born Aug. 3, 1997, was the son of Tracey Strong. He attended Tru-Care Development Center and was a kindergartner at Badgett Elementary.Xavian is survived by his mother, a sister, Zalakia Jordan; his grandparents, Michael and Linda Miles; a grandfather, Sam Strong; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Otha and Georgia Lee Ford.Visitation services for Xavian Strong will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2002, at Robinson Mortuary, Inc. in North Little Rock, from noon to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, at the Greater Paradise Church in Little Rock, with Rev. Bruce Murry officiating. Burial will follow at CASTEEL in Forrest City under the direction of Robinson Mortuary, Inc.
NATIVE - STROUD - ERNEST - EDWARD - - - 1 27 1968 - 5 20 2004 - JOHNSON - - Mr. Ernest Edward "Ernie" Stroud, age 36, of Marianna, died Thursday, May 20, 2004.Mr. Stroud was born Jan. 27, 1968, in Forrest City, the son of Kenneth Edward Stroud Sr. and Mary Jane Stroud. He was a first mate with Lawson-Lawson Tug Boat and was a member of the McElroy Baptist Church.Mr. Stroud is survived by his father of Brinkley; his mother of Marianna; a son, Jackson Ragan Stroud of Marianna; two brothers, Tim Stroud of Paragould and Ronny Stroud of Palestine; and a sister, Sharon Webb of Marianna. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Stroud Jr.Funeral services for Mr. Stroud were held on Sunday, May 23, 2004 in the Chapel of Roller Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Burial followed in Johnston Cemetery in Wheatley.
- STUBBS - AMY - MARIE - MRS. - - 1956 - 4 9 2002 - PRIVATE SERVICE - - Mrs. Amy Marie Stubbs, age 46, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her mother, Pearl B. Brown of Forrest City; three sisters, Tanya Oxley and Teresa Roup, both of Memphis and Cindy Imhoff of Jacksonville, Fla.Private services were under the direction of Forest Hill East Funeral Home in Memphis.
- STUTTS - JOHN - - MRS - - UNK - 10 21 1912 - BELL - - Birth: unknown Death: 1912 Oct 1912, The Forrest City Times. Death of Mrs. John Stutts. Mr. John Stutts, of Palestine, was a visitor in the city Tuesday morning and informed a Times man of the death of his beloved wife at the family home near Palestine on October 21. The deceased lady was buried the following day in the Bell cemetery, rev. Jake Sloniker, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. John Stutts were married at Corinith, Miss., in 1860, shortly afterwards the couple removing to St. Francis county where they have resided continuously ever since, haviing lived together in happiness and comfort for more than fifty-two years. Deceased was a native of Virginia, and was a saintly Christian character, who was loved an drevered by numerous friends wherever she was known. The Times begs to join the many friends of the sorrowing husband in deep and heartfelt sympathy in this hour of trial and affliction. 11-8-1912
- SUBLETT - CALVING - H. - - - 1965 - 4 25 2007 - MT.MORIAH - - FORT SMITH -- Calvin H. Sublett, 42, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, April 25. Survivors include his sisters, Lois Turner, Victoria McCoy, Julie Long, Callie Edward, Letha Sublett, Willie Ann Knox, Susie Mae Jones and Alberta Jackson; and brothers, Harry Lee Sublett, Eisha Sublett, John Sublett, Raymond Hubbard, Lee Artis Sublett, Robert Sublett, Fred Hubbard and Ronald Hutchins. Services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at New St. James Missionary Baptist Church in WYNNE with burial in Mount Moriah Cemetery at Vandale under the direction of Woodard Funeral Service of WYNNE.
- SUGGS - J. - M. - ELDER - - Unk - 9 30 1908 - UNKNOWN - - 10-2-1908 A large crowd attended the funeral of Elder J.M.Suggs Sunday evidenced the esteem which he was held by the people here. Elder Suggs was attending a religious meeting at Wynne, was taken sick and and died suddenly of heart failure, Sept.30,1908. The remains were brought to Forrest City and the funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, of which he was a consistent member, and at the time its pastor. Elder Suggs was an old residenter, having lived here for twenty five years or more, and has been identified with religious circles most of the time. He was respected by all.
NATIVE - SULCER - LEONA - - MRS. - REYNOLDS - 9 1 1920 - 7 15 2004 - BELL - - Mrs. Leona Sulcer, age 83, of Palestine, died Thursday, July 15, 2004, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Wynne.Mrs. Sulcer was born Sept. 1, 1920, in Madison, the daughter of Archie Reynolds and Mattie Taylor. She made her home in Palestine for all of her life and was a housewife.Mrs. Sulcer married Talmadge Sulcer in 1937, and he preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by five daughters, Carolyn Cooper of Palestine, Marilyn Thompson of Caldwell, Maxine Emerson of Bella Vista, Eulene Harbin of Texarkana and Nancy Bennett of Longmont, Colo.; a sister, Imogene Poland of Memphis; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Sulcer will be held on Friday, July 16, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Palestine. Graveside services will follow at Bell Cemetery in Palestine with Bro. Bud Davis officiating.
- SULCER - SAM - - MRS. - HUGHULEY - UNK - 4 16 1911 - LITTLE ROCK - - 4-21-1911 DEATH=DEATH OF MRS.SAM SULCER=Mrs.Sam Sulcer died at her home in Palestine, Saturday night, Apr.16,1911, after a short illness. Mr.Ainsworth of the A.L.Stevens undertaking establishment of this city, embalmed the body and shipped the remains to Little Rock, her former home for burial. The services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs.Saffenfield, 1100 Welch Street, Sunday afternoon, Rev.Few officiating. The pallbearers were selected from the Woodmen of the World, the Knights and Ladies of Honor, of which she was a member, and from Hunter Memorial church from which she previously worshipped. She is survived by her husband, two brothers, H.M.Hughuley of Atlanta, and R.J.Hughuley of Newport, and one sister, Mrs.Saffenfield. It is barely two years since Mr.Sam Sulcer claimed her from Little Rock to Palestine.
- SULLIVAN - CHARLES - - - - 8 8 1939 - 10 2 2002 - COGBILL CEMETERY - - Mr. Charles Sullivan, age 63, of Wynne, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002, at his home. Mr. Sullivan, a former resident of Forrest City, was an iron worker prior to retiring eight years ago. He was born Aug. 8, 1939, in Birdeye, the son of James Napolean Sullivan and Gladys Cleese Climer Sullivan, and attended school in Cherry Valley. He was also a member of the Local 167 Iron Workers Union in Memphis. Mr. Sullivan is survived by two sons, Charles David Sullivan and Carey Sullivan, both of Huntsville, Ala.; three sisters, Edna Austin of Searcy, Charline McGuire of Forrest City and Dianne Alley of Marion; two brothers, James Edward Sullivan of Bakersfield, Calif., and Gene Sullivan of Wynne and four grandchildren. Visitation services for Mr. Sullivan will be held, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Sullivan will be held Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne, with Rev. Bob Warford and Bro. Charles Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Homes of Wynne and McCrory.
- SULLIVAN - J. - O. - MR. - - UNK - 2 9 1897 - FCTIMES - - Mr.J.O.Sullivan, of Palestine, died at his home at that place Tuesday night, Feb.9.1897.2-12-1897
- SULLIVAN - JENNIE - - MRS. - BECKER - 1 25 1863 - 8 24 1899 - BELL - - PALESTINE-Mrs.Jennie Sullivan, of Palestine, died Thursday of last week, Aug.24,1899, of chronic lockjaw.9-1-1899
- SULLIVAN - NOLIE - - MISS - - UNK - 5 1900 - FCTIMES - - Caldwell-Mrs.T.C.Dotson and Miss Lillie Caldwell attended the funeral of Miss Nolie Sullivan Sunday.5-4-1900
- SUMMAR - BERTHA - LEE - MRS. - RUST - 6 20 1904 - 3 9 2000 - ANGLETON - - Bertha Lee "Memama" Summar, age 95, of Angleton, Texas, died Thursday, March 9, 2000. She was born June 20, 1904, in Henderson County, Tenn., to Henry Rust and Harriet Dodd Rust. Mrs. Summar was a retired cosmetologist, a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson and an active member of the Adult I Sunday school class. On August 9, 1924, she married Vernon Bennett Groves, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Elwanda Groves Painter of Crystal Lake, Ill., and her son, Eddie Alfred Groves of Lake Jackson, Texas. She is survived by two sisters, Ida Lee Whittenton of Forrest City, and Bessie Burt of Memphis, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held today, Monday, March 13, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the Angleton Cemetery. Rev. John Hatch will officiate and Palms Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- SUMMERS - CURTIS - LOUISE - - - 3 20 1931 - 5 21 2004 - REST HILLS MEMORIAL PARK - - Mr. Curtis Louis Summers, age 73, of North Little Rock, died Friday, May 21, 2004.Mr. Summers was born March 20, 1931, in Jonesboro, the son of Lee Summers and Emily Metcalf Summers. He was retired from KC Foods of North Little Rock and was a member of the Life Line Baptist Church in Little Rock.Mr. Summers is survived by his wife, Shirley Summers; two sons, David Summers and Craig Summers; a brother, Elmer Metcalf; two sisters, Lettie Wilkinson and Lois Eason; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Summers; and two brothers, Buddy Summers and Leslie Summers.Funeral services for Mr. Summers were held on Monday, May 24, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Griffin-Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock with Dr. Don Chancellor officiating. Burial followed in Rest Hills Memorial Park.
- SUMMERS - JAMES - ANTHONY - SR. - - 10 17 1959 - 7 7 2003 - FPARK - - 5288-Mr. James Anthony "Tony" Summers Sr., age 43, of Earle, died Monday, July 7, 2003, at his home.Mr. Summers, born Oct. 17, 1959, in Abilene, Texas, was the son of William Naul Summers and Delzie Ambrose Day. He lived in Forrest City for most of his life and had been in management of food stores. He attended the Assembly of God Church.In 2002, Mr. Summers married Leesa Wallace and she survives him along with one son, James Summers Jr. of Pensacola, Fla.; one daughter, Susan Peregory of Memphis; a step-son, Michael Morris of California; a step-daughter, Kimberly Anne Morris of Tennessee; his parents; his maternal grandmother, Bessie Ambrose; three brothers, Carroll Summers of Marion, William "Will" Summers of Forrest City and Ben Day Jr., of West Memphis; one sister, Jeana Wilson of Forrest City and two grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Summers will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2003, at 11 a.m. in Steven's Chapel. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
NATIVE - SURGINER - HENRY - T. - - - 6 9 1926 - 1 28 2001 - HUGHES - - Mr. Henry Surginer, age 74, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at Baptist Hospital-East in Memphis.Mr. Surginer was born on June 9, 1926, in Forrest City, and was the son of Dave Surginer and Cora P. Surginer. He was a member of the Jolly Elders, and was a member of Second Baptist Church.Mr. Surginer married Anita Devasier and she preceded him in death. He is survived by several friends and a host of church family.Visitation for Mr. Surginer will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held for Mr. Surginer on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at 10 a.m., at the Hughes Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
- SUTTON - ANNIE - LEE - MRS. - ROBERTS - 9 1 1909 - 5 17 2001 - FPARK - - IMAGE3525-Mrs. Annie L. Sutton, age 91, of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 17, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Sutton was born Sept. 1, 1909, in Sebastopol, Miss., and was the daughter of George T. Roberts and Mary Ada Gilmore Roberts. She lived in Forrest City most of her life where she was a housewife and a member of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church.Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her husband, Deward Iving Sutton Sr., in 1972. She is survived by two sons, Deward Sutton Jr. and George Sutton, both of Forrest City; a daughter, Dorothy L. Grantham of Mountain Home; a brother, George W. Roberts of Mississippi; a sister, Emma Beckman of Mississippi; 14 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Sutton will be Saturday, May 19, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 20, 2001, at 10 a.m., at Stevens Funeral Home, with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- SUTTON - Oliver - - - - UNK - 1 1897 - FCTIMES - - Oliver Sutton died at his home on Blackfish lake one day last week, and was buried near his home. He had lived in the locality for many years, and was well known and respected by all who knew him. He leaves an interesting family who have our sympathy.1-29-1897
- SWAN - SAMUEL - B. - - - 11 26 1864 - 7 1 1909 - HUGHES - - 7-2-1909 DEATH OF MR. SAM SWAN=Yesterday morning, July 1,1909, Mr.Sam Swan died at his home in this city, of a long and painful illness. Mr.Swan had been afflicted since last fall with a cancer of the stomach, and through all that medical skill and loving hands could do to alleviate the suffering was done, the efforts were fruitless. Mr.Swan was in his forty fifth year, having been born in Memphis on Nov.26,1864. He moved to this county in 1871, and has lived here ever since having been engaged with his brothers in planting near here. For several years he was chief deputy sheriff of the county under Sheriff Williams, and shortly after giving up this position was stricken with this illness which resulted in his death. He spent several months in Hot Springs, and on his return it was thought he had recovered from his malady. Later he was taken to St.Joseph's Hospital in Memphis where an operation was decided upon, whereupon the cancer was discovered. He was brought home and for several months had been lying in a dying condition. He was married to Miss Mattie Parrott April 1895, who died August 17, 1901, to which union were born three children, two boys and a girl, Thomas, John and Annie. He was married May 1906 to Miss Nora Sage, of Cockrum, Miss. who with one child, survive him. Deceased was buried in the Hughes cemetery, Rev.B.L.Wilford of the Methodist church conducting the services.
- SWAN - ZACHARY - DWAYNE - MASTER - - 7 22 2000 - 7 27 2000 - FPARK - - 4436-Zachary Dwayne Swan, five days old, died Thursday, July 27, 2000. He is survived by his parents, Timothy and Kameron Findley Swan; maternal grandparents, Sandy and Steve Preas, of Atlanta, Ga., Phyllis and Richard Findley, of Forrest City; paternal grandparents, Patsy Lilies and James Kennedy, of Hughes; maternal great-grandparents, Mark and Maylene Findley, of Forrest City. Funeral services will be graveside, Saturday, July 29, 2000, at 3 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery with the Rev. Leon Wilson officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
NATIVE - SWANIGAN - GEORGE - - - - 8 3 1925 - 6 8 2001 - PILGRIM REST - - Mr. George Swanigan, age 75, of Forrest City, died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mr. Swanigan, born Aug. 3, 1925, in Wheatley, was the son of George Swanigan Sr. and Josephine Neal Swanigan. Mr. Swanigan is survived by a daughter, Josephine Burns of St. Louis, Mo.; a son, Clifton Johnson of Chicago, Ill.; a brother, Charles Swanigan of Chicago, Ill. and four grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Swanigan will be held Thursday, June 14, from 10:30 a.m. utnil 5:30 p.m. at the chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Swanigan will be held Thursday, June 14, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Burial will be Friday, June 15, at 9 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in Wheatley.
NATIVE - SWANIGAN - MICHELLE - DENICE - MISS - - 7 13 1970 - 2 8 2002 - CASTEEL - - Miss Michelle Denice Swanigan, age 31, of Forrest City, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City.Miss Swanigan was born July 13, 1970 in Hughes, and was a secretary.She is survived by two sons, Travis Antonio Dobbins and Michael Devonta Hilliard, both of Forrest City; a daughter, Matisha Carlnese Dobbins of Forrest City; her mother, Anna R. Collins of Forrest City; a brother, Eddie Collins of Forrest City and a sister, Stephanie Woodard of Forrest City.Visitation for Miss Swanigan will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services for Miss Swanigan will be conducted on Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at 2 p.m., at United Christian M.B. Church with Rev. Norris Latham Jr. officiating the service. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Clay Funeral Home
NATIVE - SWEET - MARGARET - P. - MRS. - POLLARD - 2 22 1920 - 3 23 2007 - FPARK - - Mrs. Margaret P. Sweet, age 87, of Dallas, Texas, former long time resident of Forrest City, died Friday, March 23, 2007. Mrs. Sweet was born February 22, 1920, in Widener, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Harman Tatum Pollard and Rosalie Moore Pollard. Mrs. Sweet was a housewife and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City. Her husband, Lockhart Sweet Sr., preceded Mrs. Sweet in death. She is survived by her daughter Brenda and husband Lee Gammill of Dallas, five grandchildren, Corbin Gammill, Kyle and wife Angie Gammill, Rob and wife Tamara Gammill, Brenda Lynn vance and Lockhart Sweet III; three great-grandchildren, Scott Vance, Sarah Vance and Savannah Sanders. Mrs. Sweet was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Vance and a son Lockhart Sweet Jr. Services will be Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home on Saturday, March 24, 2007. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.Published: 2007-03-23
- SWIFT - JAMES - OTIS - SR. - - 1 31 1917 - 3 6 2007 - CASTEEL - - Mr. James Otis Swift Sr., age 90, of Forrest City, died Friday, March 16, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Swift was born Jan. 31, 1917, in Widener. He was a retired car tire assembler with Firestone. He is survived by two sons, James Otis Swift Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif. and Michael M. Swift of Memphis; a brother, William Swift of Detroit, Mich.; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Swift will be held on Friday, March 23, 2007, at Clay Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church with Rev. Ronald A. Williams officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2007-03-22
USAF-NATIVE - SYKES - HERMAN - - JR. - - 1 6 1953 - 5 4 2006 - MT.ZION CEMETERY-VET - - Mr. Herman Sykes Jr., age 53, of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 4, 2006, at his home.Mr. Sykes was born Jan. 6, 1953, in Forrest City. He was a self-employed brick mason and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Carla Alicia Sykes of Forrest City; a son, Herman Sykes III of Forrest City; two brothers, Cornelius Sykes and Earl Theo Sykes, both of Forrest City; and two sisters, Sungar Burnett Sykes of Tulsa, Okla. and Diane Harris of Arlington, Texas.Visitation for Mr. Sykes will be held on Friday, May 12, 2006, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the United Christian M.B. Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Leon Sims officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Tuni.
- SYKES - VIOLA - - - - 6 16 1908 - 7 2007 - CASTEEL - - Mrs. Viola Sykes, age 99, of Forrest City, died in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Sykes was born June 16, 1908, and is survived by two sons, Richard Sykes Sr. of Harbor City, Calif., and Joe Sykes of St. Louis, Mo.; three daughters, Marie Clark of St. Louis, Mo., Luvenia Davis and Vernetta Lewis, both of Forrest City; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren and three great-great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Sykes was held on Friday, July 13, 2007, at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone M.B. Church in Madison with Rev. Theo Walker officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2007-07-13
- SYKES - WILLIE - BELL - - - 8 8 1906 - 7 8 2000 - CASTEEL - - Willie Bell Sykes, age 93, of Forrest City, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Sykes was born Aug. 8, 1906, in Clarksdale, Miss. She was peceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Sykes and a son, Lewis Sykes. She is survived by four daughters, Helen Latham, of Forrest City, Carrie Moore, of Broadview, Ill., Catherine Rodgers, of South Hollow, Ill., Bulah Davis, of Columbus, Ga.; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, July 14, 2000, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary and Saturday, July 15, 2000, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at United Christian Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 15, 2000, at noon at United Christian Church with Rev. Sampson Young officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
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