USGenWeb Archives - St.Francis Co, Arkansas

Name:Last/First/Middle/Title/Maiden-Born:Mo/Day/Year-Died:Mo/Day/Year-Source or Cemetery-Obituary
ABEL HELEN MRS BRYAN 9 24 1909 10 1966 FPARK
10/03/66 Mrs.Abel's Services Will Be Thursday: Funeral services for Mrs.Helen Abel, 57. of Belle Glade, Fla. will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Stevens Funeral Home. Rev.Kenneth Vincent will conduct the services. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery. Mrs.Abel was born Sept.24,1909, at Palestine, the daughter of Fannie May Partridge and Walter Lee Bryan. A member of the Palestine Methodist Church, she lived at Palestine for many years before moving to Belle Glade several years ago. She died Monday morning at a hospital in Palm Beach, Fla. Survivors include her husband, W.W.Abel, Sr., of Belle Glade; a son, W.W.Abel Jr. of Lake Worth, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs.Patsy Wooten of Mt.Morrise, Mich., and Mrs. Helen Louise Smith of Grenada, Miss. Her mother, Mrs.Fannie May Bryan of Palestine; three brothers, Billy Bryan of Harrisburg, Pa./Wendell Bryan of Detroit, Mich./and Eugene Bryan of Palestine; a sister, Mrs.Jesse L.McCoy of Palestine, and eight grandchildren.
BARKSDALE BULAH B. MRS 1903 1 20 1977 HARRIS CHAPEL
Mrs Bulah B Barksdale aged 74 of Wynnne Died Thursday Jan. 20, 1977 ofCross Co. Hospital. A native of St. Francis Co. She was member of the New Hope BaptistChurch. Survivors include her Husband Roy Barksdale of Wynne, and one daughter,Veronica Ann Barksdale of the home. Funeral was Friday afternoon at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. GaryHouse. Burial was at Harris Chapel Cemetery by Kernodle.
BARKSDALE ROY 1 13 1895 10 1987 HARRIS CHAPEL
THE PROGESS, WYNNE, AR. Friday, Oct. 16, 1987 ROY BARKESDALE Services for Roy Barkesdale, 92, of Wynne were held Oct. 10 at KernodleFuneral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Calvert officiating. Burial was in the Harris Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Barksdale died Oct. 9 at Crestpark Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 13, 1895 in Alabama and had lived in Cross County all ofhis adult life. Mr. Barksdale is survived by one daughter, Veronica Barksdale of Wynneand three brothers, Willie of Forrest City, John of Colt, Arthur ofCalifornia.
BARTON CHAUNCEY D. REV. 2 7 1898 1972 FPARK
1972 4/6/1972=Rev. C. D. Barton-Rev. Chauncey D. Barton, 74, died at the Forrest Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. He had made his home here at 1312 north Division.He had been in failing health for the past two years and in the hospital since Tuesday.Rev. Barton was born February 7, 1898, in Lafayette, Tenn., he was the son of Arrie Chitwood Barton and Robert M. Barton. He had lived in Forrest City for the past two years.He had pastored churches in many cities in Missouri, Florida and Tennessee and here in Arkansas. He was minister of the Baptist Missionary Church. He was united in marriage with Miss Allie E. Bonner in 1918.She survives him; along with one brother, R. M. Barton of Iowa; two sisters, Mr.s Lloyd Hrgis and Mrs. Roxy O. White of Lafayette, Tenn.Funeral services will be at the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. M. E. Childers of Little Rock, Rev. R. B. Hoshaw of Caldwell and Rev. James Awilcox of Marvell in charge of services. Burial will follow in the Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City.
BATTS ALMA MRS MYERS 4 5 1886 6 2 1967 HUGHES
Birth: Apr. 5, 1886 Death: 1967 6/5/1967Mrs. Alma Batts Dies; Services Held SundayFuneral services for Mrs. Alma Batts, 81, who died Friday afternoon in a Malvern hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Stevens Funeral Home.Rev. W. O. Hoover of Malvern and Rev. J William Watson conducted the services. Burial was in Hughes Cemetery.Mrs. Batts was born in Corinth, Miss., April 5, 1886, the daughter of Mrs. Miranda Pipkin Myers and Leslie C. Myers Sr. She was a member of the First Methodist Church here.She had lived in and around Forrest City for over 30 years and in Memphis before moving to Malvern 10 years ago to live with her son. Her husband, James Judson Batts, whom whe married in 1903, died in 1927.Mrs. Batts had been in failing health for several years and hospitalized for eight days.Survivors include two sons, Bruce Batts of Malvern and Bert Matts of Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Alice Brady of Memphis; a brother, L C. Myers, and a twin sister, Mrs. Alice Harris, both of Forrest City; 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grand children and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
BRATTON LILLY MAE MRS COLLINS 2 3 1922 8 3 1965 FPARK
08/03/65 Birth: Feb. 3, 1922 Death: Aug. 3, 1965 Mrs. Bratton's Services Set At 10 Saturday. Funeral services for Mrs. Lilly May Bratton, 43, who died suddenly here Tuesday night, will be held in Stevens Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Saturday. Rev. J. V. Cobb will conduct the services. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery. Mrs. Bratton had been making her home in Macon, Ill. She was visiting her mother, Mrs. Lee Roberts of the Powers Community south of Forrest City at the time of her death. Born in Bath, Ky., on Feb. 3, 1922, Mrs. Bratton was the daughter of Harriet and William G. Collins. She had also lived in Paragould, and had lived in Illinois the past eight months. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Bratton; five sons, Alfred, Roy, Larry, Jewel, and Doyle; and three daughters, Joy, Peggy and Eulahl, all of Macon; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roberss; two brothers, Lawrence Collins of Macon and Garld Collins of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Luera Hammond of Shelbyville, Ill., Mrs. Imogene Jewel of Paragould, and Mrs. Stella Bryan of Fremont, Calif., and three grandchildren.Death date is August 3, 1965- Brenda Huntley Added: 10/29/2007
BROWN EVAN STANLEY 1 31 1890 7 27 1966 FPARK
07/27/66 Birth: Jan. 31, 1890 Death: Jul. 27, 1966 E. S. Brown, 76, Retired Educator, Dies In Hospital.Funeral services for Evan S. Brown, aged 76, retired superintendent of Wheatley schools, were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Forrest City. The Rev. W. Clyde Hankins officiated, and burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery with Stevens Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Brown died July 27 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He had suffered from a heart condition for 10 years, and had been a patient in the hospital for about 10 days. He resided at 1500 Albert St. for more than 30 years, Mr. Brown had served as superintendent of the Wheatley schools, until his retirement in 1960. A faithful church worker, he had served as a deacon in the Baptist Church for more than 40 years, and had taught Bible classes in Sunday School at Wheatley, and also in Forrest City, when he moved here after his retirement. He was known for his regular attendance at church services. Mr. Brown was born in Dekalb, Miss. on Jan 31, 1890. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Albert Downey Brown of Forrest City; two daughters, Mrs. L. B. Hughes and Mrs. Harold McCorkle, both of Brinkley; two step-daughters, Mrs. Johnnie Crow of Austin, Texas and Mrs. Jeffie Jean Downey of Forrest City; two brothers, Lance Brown of Helena and Calvin Brown of Russellville; four sisters, Mrs. W. H. Burch and Mrs. Henry Jones, both of McComb, Ill., and Mrs. Willie Bufford and Mrs. Calvin Thomas, both of Bakersfield, Calif.; and three grandchildren.- Brenda Huntley Added: 11/5/2007 Forrest City Times Herald
BURNETT RUTH MRS 10 16 1926 12 17 1962 HUGHES
Birth: Oct. 16, 1926 Death: Dec. 17, 1962 [Edit Dates] Ruth Rhea Burnett, born 16 Oct 1926 in Earle, Arkansas. Ruth was my Aunt. Per Mary N.Burnett May 2009
BUTLER HENRY T. 8 27 1905 4 4 1966 FPARK
04/04/66 Birth: Aug. 27, 1905 Death: Apr. 4, 1966 'Hank' Butler Services To Be Held Wednesday. Funeral services for Henry T. "Hank" Butler, 60, who died of a heart attack Monday night, will be held in Stevens Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be conducted by Rev. Clyde Hankins. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery. Mr. Butler had suffered with a heart condition for several years. The attack came at his home, 525 Grant Street, and he died at Forrest Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 27, 1905, in Dyersburg, Tenn., the son of Laura Bell Butler and Henry M. Butler. He had lived here since 1949. Mr. Butler was a member of First Baptist Church, was a retired insurance agent, and recently had been a desk sergeant for the Police Department. He also was a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Matilda Malouf Butler, who he married many years ago; a son, John T. Butler of Memphis; and four grandchildren.- Brenda Huntley Added: 11/2/2007 Forrest City Times Herald (They owned and operated the little watermelon store across from Fong's Grocery on Division Street)
COTHERN SARAH ANN MRS McCORMICK 8 26 1884 4 1966 HUGHES
04/09/66 Birth: Aug. 26, 1884 Death: Apr., 1966 Age 814/9/1966=Mrs. Cothern's Services Held At WynneFuneral services for Mrs. Sarah Ann "Sallie" Cothern, 81, of Colt, who died Saturday evening at Forrest Memorial Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Wynne.Rev. R. C. Huggins and Rev. Dolphus Sams conducted the services in the chapel of Kernodle Funeral Home. Burial was in Hughes Cemetery.Mrs. Cothern was born August 26, 1884, in Hawsville, Ky. A member of Holiness Church at Colt, she had been a resident of Colt since 1929.Survivors include six sons, Lloyd, Lewis and Henry Cothern, all of Memphis; and Jesse, J. W. and Lonnie Cothern, all of Colt; four dughters, Mrs. Charley Middleton and Mrs. Lee Gatling, both of Wynne, Mrs. Ruby Nicholes of Forrest City and Mrs. Pauline Powell of Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, John McCormick of Point Cedar, Ark., and Bill McCormick of Hot Springs; a granddaughter, Mrs. Eunice Martin of Forrest City, whom she raised; 45 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchilden, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
CREWS SARAH M. MRS JONES 6 6 1892 8 25 1965 BELL
08/25/65 Birth: Jun. 6, 1892 Death: Aug. 25, 1965 - Illness Fatal To Mrs. F. A. Crews of Palestine. Services for Mrs. Sarah M. Crews, 72, who died August 25 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Memphis, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Baptist Church in Palestine. The Rev. J. E. Williamson officiated, and burial was at Bell Cemetery, north of Palestine, with Stevens Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Crews had been in failing health for the past three years, and a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital Memphis since the first of July. Born in Lorado, Arkansas on June 6, 1892, Mrs. Crews was the daughter of Lonai Gray and James E. Jones. She had lived in and around Forrest City, since 1926, and had been a resident of Palestine for the past eight years. In 1909, she married Fred A. Crews, and the couple had two children, both of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her husband, she leaves eight grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.- Brenda Huntley Added: 11/9/2007 Forrest City Times Herald
CRONEY GERALD H. 9 1 1905 2 10 1966 FPARK
02/10/66 Birth: Sep. 1, 1905 Death: Feb. 10, 1966 Rites Held For Mr., Mrs. Croney of Widener (Chronicle Newspaper) Services for Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. Croney of Widener, believed to be victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City, followed by burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. The Rev. J. J. Clark officiated at the services. Mr. Croney, who was 60 died at 11 p.m. last Thursday, February 10, at John Gaston Hospital Memphis, where he had been in a critical condition for about 11 days. Mrs. Croney was found dead on January 31, and her husband was discovered unconscious by deputy sheriffs, who broke into the home after they had been called by neighbors who had not seen the two for two or three days. Mr. Croney had been a resident of Widener for 30 years and was a merchant, and a member of the Methodist Church. He was born November 1, 1905, in Missouri. Survivers includes one son James W. Croney of Brinkley; one daughter, Mrs. Noland Ford of Clarksdale, Mississippi; one brother, Wilbur Croney of Pontiac, Michigan; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Croney was born on August 31, 1914, in Mississippi County, Arkansas, the daughter of Olie D. Pike and Roy Beal. She had lived in Widener for 20 years, and was a member of the Methodist Church. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Dora Harrison and Mrs. Gertrude Collins of Memphis and Mrs. Mary Allensworth of Joiner.- Brenda Huntley Added: 10/31/2007 Crowley Ridge Chronicle
CRONEY GLADYS MRS BEAL 8 31 1914 1 31 1966 FPARK
01/21/66 Birth: Aug. 31, 1914 Death: Jan. 31, 1966 Rites Held For Mr., Mrs. Croney of Widener (Chronicle Newspaper) Services for Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. Croney of Widener, believed to be victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City, followed by burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. The Rev. J. J. Clark officiated at the services. Mr. Croney, who was 60 died at 11 p.m. last Thursday, February 10, at John Gaston Hospital Memphis, where he had been in a critical condition for about 11 days. Mrs. Croney was found dead on January 31, and her husband was discovered unconscious by deputy sheriffs, who broke into the home after they had been called by neighbors who had not seen the two for two or three days. Mr. Croney had been a resident of Widener for 30 years and was a merchant, and a member of the Methodist Church. He was born November 1, 1905, in Missouri. Survivers includes one son James W. Croney of Brinkley; one daughter, Mrs. Noland Ford of Clarksdale, Mississippi; one brother, Wilbur Croney of Pontiac, Michigan; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Croney was born on August 31, 1914, in Mississippi County, Arkansas, the daughter of Olie D. Pike and Roy Beal. She had lived in Widener for 20 years, and was a member of the Methodist Church. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Dora Harrison and Mrs. Gertrude Collins of Memphis and Mrs. Mary Allensworth of Joiner.- Brenda Huntley Added: 10/31/2007 Crowley Ridge Chronicle
CRUTCHFIELD JANE MRS WHITE 1 9 1897 9 3 1966 FPARK
09/13/66 Birth: Jan. 9, 1897Mississippi, USA Death: Sep. 3, 1966Forrest CitySt. Francis CountyArkansas, USA September 13, 1966Crutchfield Rites To Be Wednesday funeral services for Mrs. Jane Crutchfield, 69, who died this morning at Forrest Memorial Hospital, will be held in Stevens Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Cruthchfield had been in poor health for several years and suffered a stroke at her home, 1230 North Division, Monday morning. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery.Born Jan. 9, 1897 in Charleston, Miss., she was the daughter of Girldine Williams White and Jonathan Richard White. A Baptist, she married W. I. Branan many years ago and later married R. E. Crutchfield, who died in 1958.Survivors include a son, Rev. R. Hayden Branan of Canton, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. W. C. Halford of Forrest City; two brothers Richard White of Tutwiler, Miss., and Henry White of Rolling Fork, Miss.; and two sisters Mrs. Martha Woodall of Forrest City and Mrs. Eva Freeman of Cherry Valley.Sister Martha Woodall buried at Hughes Cemetery in AR.Sister Eva Freeman buried at Bay Village Cemetery in AR.Brother J. L. White buried at Harrisburg Cemetery in AR.Brother Henry White buried at Cary Cemetery in MS.
CULPEPPER MATTIE MRS HODGES 3 21 1887 8 2 1965 FPARK
08/02/65 Birth: Mar. 21, 1887 Death: Aug. 2, 1965 Rites For Mrs. Culpepper Set Wednesday At 2. Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Culpepper, 78, who died Monday night at Forrest Memorial Hospital, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home by Rev. Glen Giles. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery. Mrs. Culpepper, a long time resident of Forrest City had been in ill health for several years. She had been in critical condition since a stroke last week. Born in the Yocona Community south of Forrest City on March 21, 1877, she was the daughter of Lunetti Casteel and Richard Hodges. At the time of her death she lived on Highway 1 south between Forrest City and Haynes. She was a member of the Haynes Baptist Church. Her husband, Don Culpepper, whom she married in 1904, died in 1958. She is survived by two sons, William Culpepper of Forrest City and Omer Culpepper of Palestine; two daughters, Miss Edna Culpepper and Mrs. Euna Hughes, both of Forrest City; one brother, Reuben Hodges of Forrest City; and five grandchildren.- Brenda Huntley Added: 10/29/2007
DENNIS CHARLES W. 4 26 1891 1 1966 FPARK
01/13/66 Jan 13, 1966Services Held In City Today For Mr. Dennis.Funeral service3s for Charles W. Dennis, 74, who died Thursday at his home in Chicago, were held at 2 p.m. today at Stevens Funeral Home. Services were conducted by Rev. J. William Watson. Burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery.Mr. Dennis, a member of a pioneer Forrest City family, was born here on April 26, 1891, and was the son of Rosa G. Beazley and Hal W. Dennis. He made his home here until moving to Chicago over 50 years ago. He had been in poor health for some time prior to his death.A Methodist, he founded the Viking Pump Company in Chicago and was active in this business until his retirement several years ago.He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hazel Kahn Dennis of Chicago, one son, James W. Dennis of Cedar Falls, Iowa; one brother, Norman Dennis of Palestine; three sisters, Mrs. Carroll Wood and Mrs. Virgil Vandiver, both of Forrest City, and Mrs. Carl Dickens of Memphis; and two grandchildren.
ELLIS OWEN MANGUM 6 6 1902 9 11 1966 BARNISHAW
09/11/66 Birth: Jun. 6, 1902 Death: Sep. 11, 1966 Husband of Christine B Ellis 9/11/1966Services Held In Pine Tree For Mr. Ellis=Funeral services for Owen Mangum Ellis, 64, of the Pine Tree Community near Colt was held at 2 p.m. today in the Pine Tree Baptist Church by Rev. John Latham with burial following in the Barnishaw Cemetery.A life long resident of Pine Tree, Mr. Ellis died early Sunday at the Cross County Hospital in Wynne. He was born June 6, 1902 in Cross County. Survivors include his wife, Christine Ellis; one son, Richard O. Ellis of Fort Smith; two daughters, Mr.S J. R. Orbison of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Shelby Thomas of Colt; his mother, Mrs. Emma Reeves Ellis of Wynne; one brother, Rodney R. Ellis of Freeport, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. W. B. Orbison of Anniston, Ala., Mrs. J. P. Pitts of Cherry Valley, and Mrs. W. C. Walker of Forrest City; and five grandchildren.
ENDICOTT CHARLES E. 5 11 1921 8 2 1966 MT.VERNON
08/02/66 Birth: May 11, 1921 Death: Aug. 2, 1966 [Edit Dates] Funeral services for Charles E. Endicott, 45, who died Tuesday afternoon, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stevens Funeral Home. Rev. Lester Nance will conduct the services. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery. Mr. Endicott died in the church yard at Forrest Hill Methodist Church. A veteran of World War II and the Korean war. He was born in Pawnee, Okla. in 1921, he had previously lived in Memphis and other places. He had lived in Forrest City for nine years, and resided on Indian Trail. A watchmaker, he was a member of Forrest Hills Methodist Church and the American Legion. In 1948 he married Miss Minnie Tully, who survives him. Other survivors include his two sons, Tully E. Endicott and Patrick Forrest Endicott, and a daughter Miss Tulia Eva Endicott all of Forrest City; two sisters, Mrs.Lorene Graham of Memphis and Mrs. Joyce Meshek of Pawnee; four brothers, William E. Endicott of Dallas, Nelson B. Endicott of Memphis, James Endicott in the Army at Oakland, Iowa, and Clayton Endicott of Chauteau, Okla; and one grandchild.
FERRELL BLANCHE MRS WYNNE 11 28 1877 8 3 1965 FORREST CITY
08/02/65 Birth: Nov. 28, 1877 Death: Aug. 3, 1965 Mrs. H. A. Ferrell Dies In Memphis; Rites Today. Mrs. Blanche Ferrell, 87, who lived in Forrest City for many years, died at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at Oakville Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She had been a hospital patient for about a month. Mrs. Ferrel was born in Coldwater, Mississippi on November 28, 1877, and was the daughter of Bettie McSwine and William Wynne. Her husband, Hamlett A. Ferrell, died in 1913. Mrs. Farrell had lived in Memphis for the past 10 years. She leaves four sons, Hal Ferrell of Houston, Texas; Joel Ferrell of Brinkley; Francis Ferrell of Memphis; and William Ferrell of West Des Moines, Iowa; and two grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stevens Funeral Home, with Dr. Comer Hastings, and the Rev. Lester Nance officiating. Burial will be in City Cemetery.- Brenda Huntley FORREST CITY TIMES HERALD NEWSPAPER
GOOCH MARY MRS DOCKERY 7 13 1874 8 27 1967 HERNANDO, MS.
1967 Birth: Jul. 13, 1874 Death: Aug. 27, 1967 I assume this is the cemetery for Mrs. Gooch.Mrs. Gooch's Rites To Be At 11 Tuesday.Services for Mrs. Mary D. Gooch, 93, who died early Sunday afternoon in Forrest Memorial Hospital, will be held in Stevens Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Tuesday.Rev. Clyde Hankins will conduct the services. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hernando, Miss., Cemetery.Born in Hernando on July 13, 1874, Mrs. Gooch was the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Oliver Dockery and Alfred Dockery Sr. She lived at Hernando all of her life until moving here five years ago to make her home with her sister.Mrs. Gooch was a member of First Baptist Church here. Her husband, William Daniel Gooch, whom she married in 1906, died in 1952.Mrs. Gooch is survived by a sister, Mrs. Will David of Forrest City.
HAGGERMAN BETTY MRS 6 21 1868 6 1965 HUGHES
06/30/65 Birth: Jun. 21, 1868 Death: Jun., 1965 Age 97-06/31/1965 Rites Held For Mrs. Haggerman, At Funeral HomeFuneral services for Mrs. Betty Haggerman, 97, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home with the Rev. Edgar Harvey officiating. Burial was in Hughes Cemetery.Mrs. Haggerman died at 5:30 Monday at Forrest Memorial Hospital, after a critical illness of a week. She had been in failing health for several years. Her husband, Joe Haggerman, died in 1933. Born on June 21, 1868 in Covington, Tennessee, Mrs. Haggerman moved to St. Francis County as a child, and had spent most of her life here. At the time of her death, she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Otto Dunn, west of Caldwell. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist church.In addition to Mrs. Dunn, she leaves another daughter, Mrs. Mary Irby of Marshall, Texas; a sister, Mr.s Madie Smith of Covington; five grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
HANNER JOHN M. 10 13 1926 3 25 1972 FPARK
1972 3/29/1972 John Hanner=John Hanner, age 45, of 703 N. Izard, passed away at his residence early Saturday morning. His death came suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack.Mr. Hanner was born October 13, 1926 in Parkin, and was the son of Mrs. Mae Shields Hanner and Mr. Joe Hanner. He had made his home in Forrest City for the past twenty-three years.Mr. Hanner worked for many years at Haven Hardware here, but was presently employed by Bob's Electric as parts manager. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Caldwell Baptist Church.Mr. Hanner was married to Miss Mildred Hughes in 1947. She survives him, along with three sons, Tommy, Curtis and Randy all of Forrest City, one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Ellis of Bisbee, Arizona. He also leaves one brother, David Hanner of Greenbay Wisconsin, and one sister, Mrs. E. W. Lindley of Parkin, and one grandchild.Funeral services for Mr. Hanner were held at Stevens Funeral Home, 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2, with the Rev Marion Gramling and Rev. Allison Brown in charge of services. Burial was in the Forrest Park Cemetery.
HOBBS ELMO 3 29 1925 11 2 1987 FPARK
This is my father's obituary. Please add it to his grave.Funeral services for Elmo HOBBS of Benton, former Marianna resident, was held Wednesday, November 4, at 2 p. m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Forrest City with the Rev. Larry Wilson assisted by Rev. Ray Hollis officiating. Burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery with Stevens Funeral Home in charge. Hobbs, age 62, died November 2, 1987 at Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton. He was born in Wheatley and lived in Lee County most of his life. He moved from here in 1973. He was a retired electrical maintenence employee, a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a Baptist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Robbie Busby Hobbs, whom he married in 1948, one son, Bruce Hobbs, both of Benton; two daughters, Mrs. David Mulligan of Covington, VA. and Miss Libby Hobbs of Little Rock and three grandchildrens. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 7, 2005)My new email address is libby@hobbsfamilyweb.com
HODGES EMMA MRS HAVENS 5 18 1878 10 31 1964 FPARK
10/31/64 Mrs.Hodges Services Held Here Sunday: Funeral services for Mrs.Emma (Havens) Hodges, 87, who died Saturday evening at her home at 705 N.Division Street, wee held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Stevens Funeral Home. Services were conducted by Dr.J.Herndon McCain, Rev.Sam Gash, Rev.J.V.Cobb and Rev.S.B.Wilford. Burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery. Mrs.Hodges had been in poor health over several years and critically ill the past five weeks. Born May 18,1878, in Hickory Wythe, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Ophelia Teal and Charles Henry Havens. She had lived in Forrest City since she was a young girl. A member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, she married Samuel Lee Hodges, Sr. in 1896. Mr.Hodges died in 1937. Survivors include five sons, Vernon Hodges of Forrest City, Basil Hodges of Conway, Norman Hodges of Pine Bluff, Haven Hodges of Wynne, and S.L.Hodges Jr. of Ventura, California. Four daughters, Mrs.Doris Scaggs, Miss Evelyn Hodges, Mrs.Mildred Mullikin, and Mrs.Vadis Isbell, all of Forrest City; a brother, Louis F.Haven, Jr., of Forrest City; a sister, Mrs.Lucy Lewis of Cairo, Illinois; 15 grand children and 18 great-grandchildren.
HODGES JAMES VERNON 9 1 1899 7 11 1967 FPARK
1967 J.Vernon Hodges, 67, a native of Forrest City and partner of a business here, died early today in Baptist Hospital, Memphis. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church by Rev.Clyde Hankins. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery under direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Mr.Hodges had suffered with a heart condition for 10 years. He had been hospitalized in critical condition for two weeks. Born here on Sept.1,1899, Mr.Hodges was the son of Mrs.Emma Havens Hodges and Sam L.Hodges, Sr. A member of First Baptist Church, he also had served the church as a deacon. A World War I veteran and a member of the American Legion, he also had served as a member of the Forrest City City Council for a number of years. He was a partner in Economy Furniture Company, and at the time of his death resided at 1619 S.Washington Street. Mr.Hodges is survived by his wife, Mrs.Norma Sellers Hodges, whom he married 45 years ago; two daughters, Mrs.Glenn R.Hammons and Mrs.Kyle A.Woods, both of Forrest City. Four brothers, Basil A. Hodges of Conway, Norman L.Hodges of Pine Bluff, C.Haven Hodges of Bella Vista, Ark., and S.L.Hodges Jr. of Ventura, California; four sisters, Mrs.Doris Scaggs, Miss Evelyn Hodges, Mrs.L.R.Mullikin and Mrs.Paul J.Isbell, all of Forrest City; and five grandchildren.
HUFFSTUTTLER DORA MRS COLLIE 5 25 1889 2 2 1966 HUGHES
02/03/66 Birth: May 25, 1889 Death: 1966 Age 76-2/3/1966=Rites Set For Mrs. Huffstuttler of Near ColtMrs. Dora Huffstuttler, 76, died early Wednesday in Cross County Hospital, after suffering a stroke 10 days previously.She was a life-long resident of St. Francis County, and had made her home east of Colt. She was a member of the Colt Methodist Church.Born on May 25, 1889, Mrs. Huffstuttler was the daughter of Eliza Milton and Robert Collie. In 1903 she was married to Lawson F. Huffstuttler, who died in 1956.Services well be conducted by the Rev. Elvis Wright and the Rev. Lester Nance at 2 p.m. Friday at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hughes Cemetery, north of Forrest City.Survivors include a son, Oliver K. Huffstuttler who lives near Colt; a brother, Robert Collie of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren and foru great-grandchildren
HUGHES CLAUDIE MRS TRIMUE 12 14 1890 7 27 1965 HUGHES
07/27/65 Birth: Dec. 14, 1890 Death: Jul., 1965 Age 74 7/27/1965=Mrs. Hughes' Services Set At 2 ThursdayFuneral services for Mrs. Claudie Hughes, 74, who died Tuesday night at Forrest Memoral Hospital, will be held in Stevens Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Thursday.Rev. Raymond Goodwin will conduct the services. Burial will be in Hughes Cemetery. Mrs. Hughes had bee in failing health for several years and in critical condition after suffering a stroke several weeks ago.Born in the Good Hope community on Dec. 14, 1890, she was the daughter of Nacny Lyon and George Trimue. In 1907 she married J. P. Hughes and the couple had nine children, one of whom preceded her in death. Mr. Hughes died in 1959.Mrs. Hughes had lived in Caldwell for many years, and was a member of Caldwell Baptist Church.Survivors include four sons, Elmer, Elsworth, Joe and Leon Hughes, all of Caldwell; four daughters, Mrs. Marie Clark, Mrs. Johnnie Smalley and Mrs. Claudine Hill, all of Caldwell, and Mrs. Robbie Skelton of Forrest City; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
HUGHES W. J. 7 24 1892 7 6 1965 FPARK
1965 Birth: Jul. 24, 1892 Death: Jul. 6, 1965 Died June or July 1965"Speck" Hughes Dies, Services Held Wednesday.Funeral services for W. J. "Speck" Hughes, 72, who died Wednesday morning at his home in Haynes, were held in Stevens Funeral Home at 4 p.m. Wednesday.Rev. Henry Downing conducted the services. Burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery.Mr. Hughes had been in poor health since suffering a heart attack in 1958. He had been seriously ill for the past year.Born July 24, 1892, in Haynes, Mr. Hughes had spent his entire life there. He was the son of Sarah Elizabeth Briley and James Lawson Hughes.Mr. Hughes was a Baptist, a farmer and ginner, a Veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion. Survivers include his wife, Mrs. Helen Mae Hughes and a son, Jack Hughes, both of Haynes; a step-daughter, Mrs. Joe Davidson of Marvel; a sister, Mrs. H. R. King of New Albany, Miss.; and three grandchildren.
JACKSON ANNIE J. MRS STALLWORTH 6 8 1879 8 1 1966 CITY
08/01/66 Birth: Jun. 8, 1879 Death: Aug. 1, 1966 Services for Mrs.Annie Jackson, age 87, were held today at Stevens Funeral Home, with the Rev. Norman officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery. Mrs.Jackson died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Forrest Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for three weeks. She had been in poor health since suffering a stroke in 1961. Mrs. Jackson had made her home in Forrest City for 54 years, and at the time of her death resided at 211 East Cook Street. Her husband Andrew Jackson whom she married in 1911 died in 1929. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Forrest City. Mrs. Jackson was born June 8,1879 in Evergreen, Alabama. Survivors include one son, Claud Jackson of Forrest City:one brother, Joe Stallworth of Evergreen and one grandchild. Courtesy of Brenda Huntley. Obit from the FC Times Herald.
JONES MARSHALL DUDLEY 2 3 1903 7 26 1966 FPARK
07/26/66 Birth: Feb. 3, 1903 Death: Jul. 26, 1966 Next to Laura Jones-Married Sep.2,1918.Funeral services for Marshall D.Jones,63. who died Tuesday night at Forrest Memorial Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Stevens Funeral Home. Rev.Clyde Hankins will conduct the services. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery. Mr.Jones was born Feb.3,1903 in the Salem community north of Goodwin. He had lived here since 1936, residing at 920 South Rosser at the time of his death, and also had lived in Marianna. He had been suffering with a heart condition and had been in poor health for six years. A member of First Baptist Church, he was a mechanic with Farmers Supply Company of Marianna. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Edna Young Jones, whom he married in 1918; two sons, John M. Jones of Blytheville and Frank D.Jones of Forrest city. Two daughters, Mrs.Robert Teague of Houston and Mrs.Bill Endicott of Marshall, Arkansas; a brother, Crawford Jones of Marianna; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Belle Grant and Mrs.Ann Epperson, both of Memphis, and six grandchildren.
KENNEDY MAY E. MRS JOHNSON 10 31 1866 8 2 1965 CITY
08/02/65 Birth: Oct. 31, 1866 Death: Aug. 2, 1965 Mrs. Kennedy's Rites To Be Tuesday At 2.Funeral services for Mrs. May E. Kennedy, 98, who died recently in San Antonio, Tex., will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday in Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Nance in charge. Burial will be in Forrest City Cemetery.Mrs. Kennedy, who moved to Forrest City in 1895, had made her home here for several years with her brother Sydney Johnson who died several years ago.She had been living in San Antonio for the past six years. She died at the Laurelwood Medical Hospital there. Born in Tennessee on Oct. 3, 1866, she was the daughter of Mary Kennedy and George H. Johnson. She married George Greenacre over 70 years ago and after his death in 1918 she married Frank Kennedy, who died in 1934.She is survived by one son, George Greenacre of Bluefield, W. Va.; one brother, Dan Johnson of Shubuta, Miss.; one sister, Mrs. Lelia Dausleaux of Memphis; two grandchildren, Walter Greenacre Jr. and Mrs. C. L. Kurrie; five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
LAWSON SHIRLEY MRS HARPER 9 30 1940 7 27 1965 FPARK
07/27/65 Birth: Sep. 30, 1940 Death: Jul. 27, 1965 Mrs. Lawson's Rites Planned On Thursday=Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Lawson, 24, who died Tuesday afternoon at her home in Lee County, will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Stevens Funeral Home with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery.She had been ill with a heart condition since birth. For the past two years she had been making her home around Marianna and Forrest City. At the time of her death she was living south of Brickeys.Born September 30, 1940, in Lexington, Miss., she was the daughter of Mary Lee Tucker and W. B. Harper.She is survived by her husband Clifford Lawson; two sons, Ronnie and Robert Dale; a daughter, Joyce Ann; all of Brickeys; her mother and father; six brothers, Charles, Ray, Jimmy, Billy and James Harper, all of Shaw Miss., and William Harper of Germany; two sisters, Rose Marie and Ruth Ann Harper, also of Shaw; and her grandfather, Walter Tucker of Morgan City, Miss.
LUALLEN OLA MRS PERRY 3 19 1912 2 11 1966 FPARK
02/11/66 Birth: Mar. 19, 1912 Death: Feb. 11, 1966 Mrs. Ola Luallen, Former Resident, Dies In Osceola. Mrs. Ola Luallen, 53, a former resident of Forrest City, died at 6;30 a.m. last Friday at the Osceola Memorial Hospital in Osceola, where she had been in a critical condition for the past 31 days. Services for Mrs. Luallen were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Church of God in Forrest City with Rev. F. L. Cole officiating, and burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Luallen was born on March 19, 1912, in Lee County, Arkansas and was the daughter of Lee Anna Quinn and James Nathan Perry. She came to Forrest City in 1925, and had lived here until moving to Wilson to make her home 18 years ago. She was a member of the Church of God. She leaves her husband, Claude Luallen of Wilson, whom she married in 1927; three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Johnson of Blytheville, Mrs. Claudine Ball of Southhaven, Miss. and Mrs. Priscilla Cowie of Memphis; one brother, Bert Perry of Canton, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Luallen of Forrest City and Mrs. Beulah Centio of Hayward, California; and four grandchildren.- Brenda Huntley Added: 10/31/2007 FORREST CITY TIMES HERALD
McKIE JONNIE MRS SIMMONS 6 12 1877 1 15 1966 VANNDALE
01/15/66 Birth: Jun. 12, 1877 Death: 1966 Jan 1966 Obit's=Rites Held At Vanndale For Mrs. McKieGraveside services for Mrs. Jonnie McKie, 88, were held Sunday at the Vanndale Cemetery in Vanndale, Ark., with the Rev. Edward Rountree officiating. Arrangements were in charge of Stevens Funeral Home.Mrs. McKie died Saturday at the West Memphis Nursing Home, where she had been a patient for the last four years.Mrs. McKie had spent most of her life in Forrest City, and for a number of years, lived on North Division Street. She moved to Clarksdale, Miss. A number of years ago.Born in Vanndale, on June 12, 1877, Mrs. McKie was the daughter of Mary McFerrin and John Simmons, and was the descendant of early settlers in that section of Crowley Ridge. The McFerrins were prominent in the establishment of Methodism in Eastern Arkansas during the early days of the state.Mrs. McKie was a member of the General Forrest Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and was a member of the First Medthodist Church at Clarksdale.In 1898, she was married to Dr. William Thomas McKie, and was the mother of one son, Will T. McKie, who died several years ago. Her husband also preceded her in death.She leaves one grandson, Will T. McKie, Jr. of Starkville, Miss., and great-grandchildren. Her husband, Dr.William Thomas McKie, b.1873 d.Sep.1901-J.D.McKie of Cotton Plant, formerly of this city, passed through here Monday enroute to Vanndale to attend the funeral of his nephew, Dr.William McKie, who was buried Tuesday. The gentleman was accompanied from this place by Mrs.H.D.Hatcher and Van B.Izard Jr. It wiil be remembered that Dr.William McKie was married to Miss Johnnie Simmons, sister of Mrs.Hatcher, who is widely known in this city. Dr.J.D.McKie was a guest at the home of Col. and Mrs.Van Buren Izard w
McMINN DOROTHY MRS BULLARD 4 4 1932 7 24 1965 COGBILL
07/26/65 Birth: Apr. 4, 1932 Death: Jul. 24, 1965 Mrs. McMinn's Rites Held Today at 2.Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy McMinn, 33, who was killed in an auto accident Saturday night, were held at 2 p.m. today at the Church of Christ by Rev. Carl E. Smith with burial in Cogbill Cemetery at Wynne, Stevens Funeral Home in charge.Mrs. McMinn was killed in an accident near Round Pond when the car she was driving hit railroad trestle. Also killed in the accident was Mrs. Mary Palmer, 33, also of Forrest City.Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Palmer are incomplete. Dillinger Funeral Home of Newport is in charge of arrangements. Born in Tyronza on April 4, 1932, Mrs. McMinn was the daughter of Bessie Medley and John Allen Bullard. She had made her home in Wynne for several years before moving to Forrest City 15 years ago. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by three daughters, Vickie, Rebecca and Michell, all of Forrest City; five brothers, E. E. Bullard of Parkin, L. W. Bullard of Cotton Plant, Marvin Bullard of Muscles Shoals, Ala., Herschal Bullard of Hialeah, Fla., and Alex Bullard of Tuscumbia, Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. James Coman of Tuscumbia, Mrs. O. G. Travis of Waverly, Tenn., and Mrs. Horace Damron of Jonesboro.
MIDKIFF CLARA MAE MRS CAMPBELL 8 28 1893 10 1967 HARRIS CHAPEL
1967 Birth: Aug. 28, 1893 Death: 1967 10/5/67Mrs. Midkiff's Rites Today In Wynne.Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Campbell Midkiff, 74, of Wynne were held at 2 p.m. today in the Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne, Rev. G. E. Minton in charge. Burial was in Harris Chapel Cemetery.Mrs. Midkiff, born August 28, 1893, In Palestine, died early Thursday in the Cross County Hospital.The daughter of Ann Swinea Campbell and John Campbell, Mrs. Midkiff was a member of the Harris Chapel Baptist Church. She was married to Thomas Midkiff in 1925 and was the mother of five children, three of whom survive her.Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Ray Sulfridge of Jonesboro; two sons, J. T. Midkiff of Walnut Ridge and Kemp Midkiff of Wynne; a sister, Miss Pearl Campbell of Wynne; one adopted sister, Mrs. Ernestine Brawner of Wynne; and 13 grandchildren.
NASH CARL DIERKS 8 16 1917 2 11 1966 JOHNSON
02/11/66 Birth: Aug. 16, 1917 Death: Feb. 11, 1966 Heart Attack Proves Fatal To Carl Nash. Carl Nash of Wheatley, one of St. Francis County's leading farmers and a descendant of early settlers, died early Friday morning, February 11, at Mercy Hospital in Brinkley, following a heart attack the previous day. He was 48 years old. Mr. Nash was one of 13 children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Nash of Wheatley. For a number of years he had large farming operations in the Western part of the county, where he raised rice, cotton and beans. He lived about three miles south of Wheatley in Nash family residence. He was a Methodist, a Mason, and a member of the Farm Bureau. Services for Mr. Nash were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wheatley Methodist Church. Masonic rites were accorded at Johnson Cemetery at Wheatley. Mr. Nash leaves his wife, Mrs. Rosalee Nash; a son, Larry Nash both of Wheatley; two daughters, Mrs. Carletta Jones of Wheatley and Mrs. Barbara Clifton of Springdale; five brothers, Roland Nash, Bob Nash, Freland Nash, and Roland Nash, all of Wheatley; and William Nash of Corpus Christi, Texas; six sisters, Mrs. Lee Marshall of corpus Christi, Mr.s Gene Dorough of Pine Bluff; Mrs. James Bennett of Caldwell; Mrs. Richard Baker . . . .- Brenda Huntley Added: 11/9/2007 Forrest City Times Herald
OLIVER VIRGINIA MRS TUCKER 11 2 1903 3 29 1972 CRITTENDEN
1972 CRITTENDEN MEMORIAL, MARION, AR March 1972 Mrs. Cecil Oliver services for Mrs. Cecil Oliver of "Revilo Plantation" at Proctor, Arkansas, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in West Memphis. Burial followed in Crittenden Memorial Park at Marion, Arkansas.Mrs. Oliver, nee Virginia Tucker, has many relatives and lifelong friends in Forrest City where she has been a frequent visitor all her life. She died Wednesday at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. (Tennessee)Known as an outstanding painter and the author of two books on genealogy, Mrs. Oliver is survived by her husband, an East Arkansas planter and landowner.She also leaves two sons, Cecil Oliver of Proctor and Tucker Oliver of West Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Donaldson of Memphis and Mrs. Elanor Mejlaender of West Memphis; a brother, William Tucker III of Ripley, Tenn., and two sisters, Mrs. William T. Fisher of Memphis and Mrs. Luke Finley of New York.
PARISH B. A. MRS 1888 2 1967 COGBILL
1967 2/13/1967-Heart Attack Kills Woman On Street Forrest City Police said today Mrs. B. A. Parish, 79, of 616 Grant Street was pronounced dead on arrival at Forrest Memorial Hospital here after being found unconscious Monday in a yard at 943 North Division.A passing motorist saw Mrs. Parish in the yard at 4:50 p.m. and called Police. She was taken to FMH by Spivey Ambulance Service. Cause of death was listed as a heart attack.Funeral services for Mrs. Parish will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow at Cogbill Cemetery at Wynne. Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne is in charge of services.
PARKINSON THOMAS N. 8 7 1899 7 19 1966 HUGHES
07/19/66 Birth: Aug. 7, 1899 Death: Jul. 19, 1966 T. N. Parkinson Dies; Rites Held In Forrest City.Funeral services for Thomas N. Parkinson, 66, were held at 2 p.m. last Thursday at Stevens Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vard L. Gunn officiating. Burial was in Hughes Cemetery.Mr. Parkinson died July 19 at Kennedy Veterans Hospital. He had suffered a stroke two days prior to his death, and had been in poor health for several years.Born Aug. 7, 1899, in Durant, Miss., he had made his home on Route 1 for 20 years. Prior to moving here, he was a cemetery guard in Washington, D. C., for 10 years. He was a World War I veteran and a member of New Prospect Baptist Church east of Colt.Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice Mae Leslie Parkinson of Forrest City; five sone, Thomas L. Parkinson of Flint, Mich., Alva C. Prkinson of Livermore, Calif., Arthur H. Parkinson of St. Louis, and Alvan and Mark N. Parkinson of Forrest City; a stepson, Melvin Johnson of Birch Hun, Mich.; a daughter, Mr.s Clara V. Litzler of dester, Mo.; a brother, Jack Parkinson of Durant; two sisters, Mrs. India Matlock of Forrest City and Mrs. AnnieGrantham of Wynne; 12 grandchildren and one great-grand-child.
PEEVEY MYRTIS 4 21 1919 4 3 1972 HUGHES
1972 4/3/1972 Myrtis Peevey, 52, of Brownsville, Tenn., and Colt, died Monday morning in Brownsville suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack while at work.He was born April 21, 1919 in Colt and was the son of Mary Vinson Peevey and Luther Benton Peevey. He had lived also at Memphis and had moved to Brownsville about four years ago.He was manager of English Discount Store in Brownsville, a veteran of World War II, a member of the Colt Methodist Church, a member of the VFW and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.He also leaves one son, Phillip Ray Peevey of Memphis; one brother, Luther Peevey, Jr., of California; four sisters, Mrs. Rena Armstrong of Colt, Mrs. Ernest Nelson of Jonesboro, Miss Lorhea Peevey of Little Rock and Mrs. Marvin Williams of North Little Rock and four grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Peevey will be held at Stevens Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Berlon Davis in charge of services. Burial will follow in the Hughes Cemetery.
PETTY IRA JR. 9 19 1921 7 20 1965 FPARK
07/20/65 Birth: Sep. 19, 1921 Death: Jul. 20, 1965 Services To Be Held Thursday For Ira Petty.Funeral services for Ira Petty, 43, who died of a heart attack Tuesday, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Stevens Funeral Home.Dr. J. Henrndon McCain will conduct the services. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery.Mr. Petty died Tuesday morning in St. Vincent's Hospital, in Little Rock, wher he was working as a television rental serviceman.Born in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 19, 1921, he was the son of Fannie Moore and Ira Petty Sr. He lived in Marianna for 19 years and had lived here for two years before moving to Little Rock about a year ago. Mr. Petty was a member of Beck's Spur Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. In 1941, he married Miss Pauline Fisher, who survives him.In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Miss Paulette Petty of Memphis.
PIPKIN OTIS 7 6 1898 7 19 1966 FPARK
07/19/66 July 19, 1966 Rites Held For Otis Pipkin, Retired Farmer.Inside- Rites Held for Otis Pipkin Services for Otis Pipkin, 68, resident of Widener and Forrest City since 1918 , died July 19 at Forrest Memorial Hospital.Services for Mr. Pipkin were held at 2 p.m. last Thursday at the Church of God in Forrest City with the Rev. F. L. Cole and the Rev. Jesse Danehower officiating. Burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery with Stevens Funeral Home in charge. Born in Texas on July 6, 1898, he was a member of the Church of God. He was a farmer until ill health forced his retirement three years ago, and he had been bedfast the past year.He married Ella Martin, who survives him, in 1919. Two children preceded him in death.In addition to his wife of Widener, Mr. Pipkin is survived by a son, James Pipkin of Booneville, Ark., ; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Craig of Widener and Mr.s Hershel Neal of Clarksville, Tenn.; a brother, Bernard Pipkin of Forrest City; a sister, Mr.s Harry Hirsch of Memphis; and 24 grandchildren. HUSBAND OF ELLA PIPKIN-FATHER-Brenda Huntley
RACKLEY FAY 1 22 1907 10 23 1964 PARIS,ARK
10/23/64 Birth: Jan. 22, 1907, USA Death: Oct. 23, 1964=Forrest City, St. Francis CountyArkansas, USA Fay Rackley 57 of Forrest City Ar, died Oct. 23 1964. He was a farmer. He was survived by his mother Pearlee Rackley, his wife Julia Beatrice Rackley, two daughters Jewell Rose of Forrest City, and Velta Roper of FT. Smith, one brother J.D. Rackley of Paris and one sister Jewell Wiggins of England Ar. 8 grandchildren.
RAWLINGS RICHARD JACKSON LT COL 8 31 1917 4 22 1976 MEMPHIS NATIONAL
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RIFFEY FORREST W. 9 13 1913 5 20 1966 FPARK
05/20/66 Sep. 13, 1913 Drowning Tragedy Claims Life of Forrest Riffey, Business Man. The body of Forrest Riffey, 52-year-old business man of Madison a victim of accidental drowning; was found about 8 a.m. Monday in the St. Francis River. Searchers recovered the body about 4 1/2 miles south of Highway 50 in the Burnt Cane vicinity, and about 50 yards from the trotlines. More than 60 men with 20 boats had been engaged in a massive search since late Saturday. The river is swift, high and is filled with debris, and with willows which had grown up during low water season, officials said. Sheriff Clarence Montgomery and others from his office, members of the Civil Defense, a rescue unit from Helena and many volunteers assisted. The tragedy occurred when Mr. Riffey went in a small boat Friday afternoon to check trotlines in the St. Francis River. His wife, Mrs. Lola Mae Davis Riffey, remained in their houseboat which is anchored in mid-stream in an isolated area. When Mr. Riffey failed to return, his wife's screams for help wunheard in the desolate region, and throughout the long night, and the next day, she kept a frantic vigil, calling, calling for aid. It was 24 hours before she was rescued by four members of the family who drove to a point on the levee, when they became alarmed that the couple did not return. Mr. Riffey owned and operated the Riffey Insulation Co., in Madison, where he lived, and had announced as a candidate for county judge on the Republican ticket. He had been a life-long resident of St. Francis County. Born in Wheatley on October 26, 1913, he was the son of Florence Leslie and Samuel Edward Riffey. He was a member of the Madison Baptist Church. Mr. Riffey leaves his wife, whom he married in 1958; one son, Giles Riffey of Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Doyle Andrews of Memphis; Mrs. Edward L. Williams of Biloxi, Mississippi; and Miss Joan Riffey of Forrest City; and seven grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers, Edward Riffey of Palestine, and Dr. John L. Riffey, Baptist missionary living in Rio De Janiero, Brazil; two sisters, Mrs. Casey Ashworth and Mrs. Ethel Smith, both of Colt; and two step-daughters, Mrs. Tommy Hollowell of Madison, and Mrs. Clinton Gore of Jonesboro. Services for Mr. Riffey were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City, with the Rev. William Phillips and the Rev. J. D. Webb officiating. Burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery.-Added: 11/2/2007 - Brenda Huntley
ROBERTSON ILA MRS JACKSON 8 18 1897 4 2 1966 HUGHES
04/02/66 Birth: Aug. 18, 1897 Death: 1966 Age 68- 4/2/1966=Mrs. Robertson Dies; Services Held TodayFuneral services for Mrs. Ila Robertson, 68, who died Saturday morning at Forrest Memorial Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. today in Stevens Funeral Home.Rev. Clyde Hankins and Rev. Edgar Harvey contucted the services. Burial was in Hughes Cemetery.Mrs. Robertson was born Aug. 18, 1897, in Oxford, Miss., the daughter of Missouri Mays and L. Forch Jackson. She had been living in and around Forrest City since 1927.A member of First Baptist Church here, she had een a patient at the hospital and critically ill the past 10 days. She was owner and operator of Pleasant Valley Cafe on East Broadway.Survivors include her husband, W. F. Robertson; four sons, Bill and J. W. Poland of Forrest City, Bobby Poland of Brinkley and Gene Poland of Widener; Four daughters; Mrs. Nina Sandifer of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Mary McCain of Widener, Mrs. Nell Peterson of Belen, Miss., and Mrs. Sue Brewster of Little Rock; a brother, Ronnie Jackson of Caldwell; a sister, Mrs. Johnny Hubbard of Oscela; 19 grand-children and three great-grand-children.
RODRIAN NELL B. MRS PERKINS 4 29 1895 9 18 1966 FPARK
09/18/66 Birth: Apr. 29, 1895 Death: Sep. 18, 1966 9/18/1966 Mrs. 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.
ROSE JOHN WALTER 1879 8 1967 VANNDALE
1967 John Walter Rose -Birth: 1879 Death: Aug., 1967 J. W. Rose's Service To Be In Wynne funeral services for J. W. Rose, 87, a retired farmer of Vanndale and father of Mrs. Thomas Cox of Forrest City, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne with burial in the Vanndale Cemetery.Born at Madison, Mr. Rose lived most of his life in Cross County. A member of Vanndale Methodist Church, he died Monday night at his home.He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Molly Rose; two sons, Walter F. Rose of Turrell and Billy Rose of Wynne; three other daughters, Mrs. J. E. Fitzgerald of Parkin, Mrs. Floyd Williams of Vanndale, and Mrs. Preston Caldwell of Wynne; a half-sister, Mrs. Jim Carson of Oklahoma; 28 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
SCOTT JACK 2 21 1940 8 15 1967 AMERICAN LEGION-WISE CO.VA.
1967 Birth: Feb. 21, 1940 Death: Aug. 15, 1967 Jack Scott, 27, Dies At Madison (AR)After Illness.Services for Jack Scott, 27, of Madison were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City, with the Rev. J. D. Webb and the Rev. Charles Hurley officiating.Services also will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, followed by burial in the American Legion Cemetery there.Mr. Scott died at 2;15 a.m. Tuesday at his home in Madison after being criminally ill for four months.He was born on February 21, 1940, at Big Stone Gap, the son of Elsie Shook Scott and Leo Scott. He had spent most of his life in Dayton, Ohio, before moving to St. Francis County four years ago, where he had lived at Forrest City and Madison.He was an employee of Airtherm Products, Inc.He leaves his wife, Mrs. Patricia Webb Scott, whom he married in 1957; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scott of Dayton, Ohio; and three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Scott of Big Stone Gap, Va., and Mrs. Ethel Shook of Bradenton, Florida.
SMALLEY JOHN H. 3 25 1910 1 30 1966 FPARK
01/30/66 Mr. Smalley's Rites To Be Held On Wednesday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Caldwell Baptist Church for John H. Smalley, 55, who died early Sunday night at Forrest Memorial Hospital. Services will be conducted by Rev. Raymond E. Goodwin with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Born on March 25, 1910, in Hardemann County, Tenn., Mr. Smalley was the son of Minnie Iva Keller and Robert Lee Smalley. He moved with his family to Chatfield, Ark., in 1922 and had been making his home at Caldwell since 1941. He united in marriage with Miss Lillian Roan in 1946 and was the father of two children. He was a farmer, a member of the Caldwell Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. He had been in the hospital since a stroke two weeks ago. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, William Harvey Smalley; one daughter, Miss Martha Lee Smalley; and two brothers, Albert and Robert Smalley, all of Caldwell.- Brenda Huntley Added: 11/2/2007 Forrest City Times Herald
STEWART KATE MRS PUGH 8 18 1893 2 1 1967 FPARK
1967 2/1/1967Mrs. Stewart's Services To Be At 2 Friday.Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Stewart, 73, of the Yocona community, who died Wednesday night in Forrest Memorial Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Stevens Funeral Home.Born Aug. 18, 1893, at Yocona, Mrs. Stewart was the daughter of Mrs. Margaret Grant Pugh and Lewis Pugh. She lived her entire live at Yocona. A member of First Baptist Church here, she had been in poor health six years and an invalid for three years. Her husband I. B. Stewart whom she married in 1909, died in 1938.Mrs. Stewart is survived by five sons, Lewis, Buford, Neuman, Fenna and Albert Stewart, all of Forrest City; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
THOMPSON WILLIAM M. REV. 11 9 1869 7 10 1966 MT.VERNON
07/10/66 Rev. Thompson Dies; Services To Be Tuesday. Funeral services for Rev. William M. Thompson, 96, who died at his home at 1524 East Broadway Sunday moring after a long illness, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Beck's Spur Baptist Church west of Forrest City. Rev. Fred Sudduth and Rev. T. R. Hammons will conduct the services. Burial will be in Mr. Vernon Cemetery under direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Reverend Thompson was born in Union Grove, Ala., on Nov. 9, 1869. He had been a resident of the Forrest City area since 1908. He had been a Baptist preacher all of his life and had organized 24 Baptist churches. He was a former pastor of Riverside and Beck's Baptist churches. His wife, Mrs. Victoria Cash Thompson, died in 1964. The couple had 11 children, four of whom preceded him in death. Survivors incluede two sons, Lester Thompson of Arab, Ala., and Paul Thompson of Forrest City; five daughters, Mrs. Ida Belle Snodgrass of Peoria, Ill., Mrs. Venora Britton of Caldwell, Mrs. Lavenia Dice of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Mildred Rowland of Forrest City, and Mrs. Lola Steadman of Fayetteville, Tenn.; a brother, John Henry Thompson of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; 59 grandchildren, 144 great-grand-children and 2 great-great-grandchildren.- Brenda Huntley Added: 11/6/2007 Forrest City Times Herald
TURNER RICHARD 7 29 1934 1 18 1969 HUGHES
Birth: Jul. 29, 1934 Death: Jan. 18, 1969 [Edit Dates] Richard Turner was born 29 Jul 1934. He died unexpectedly in Los Angeles, California in 1969. Thank you for having this information of my step-father.Keep Smilin'Lizbeth Pierce-May 2009
WILLIAMS MORTIMER 9 27 1904 2 23 1965 NEW YORK
02/26/65 Past Resident Dies Tuesday in New York: Mortimer Williams, 58, of Staten Island, N.Y., died at a hospital there Tuesday. Mr.Williams was the son of Eugene Williams and Sadie Andrews Williams. He spent his boyhood in Forrest City before moving to New York in 1906, and his grandparents were early settlers here. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.Jeanette Williams; a daughter, Gail; a son, Mortimer Jr., and three aunts, Mrs.Mable Williamson of Hot Springs, Mrs.Tom Gatling and Miss Mildred Williams of Forrest City. Feb.26,1965
WILSON FRED 9 19 1888 5 29 1965 FPARK
06/23/65 Birth: Sep. 19, 1888 Death: May 29, 1965 Age 76-Illness Fatal To Fred Wilson, 76, Retired Merchant.Services for Fred Wilson, 76, was held at 4 p.m. Monday at Stevens Funeral Home by the Rev. Samuel C. Gash, and burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery.Mr. Wilson died at 10 p.m. Saturday at Forrest Memorial Hospital. He had been in a critical condition for the psst three weeks, and in failing health since suffering a stroke last May.Born in Wayne County, Illinois son of Amanda Keene and Charles H. Wilson. He lived in Illinois until he moved to Arkansas as a young man, and came to Des Arc. He had lived in Forrest City for the last 45 years, and at the time of his death, resided at 416 North Washington Street.In 1921, he married Miss Champie Bohne.Mr. Wilson serviced his country during World War I, and was a member of the American Legion and the Forrest City Lions Club.He was a merchant for a number of years, and also was municipal judge of Forrest City, and was a revenue collector here for Arkansas. He was a Methodist.He leaves his wife of Forrest City; two sons, Fred Wilson, Jr. of Forrest City ; George Wilson of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one brother, S. C. Wilson of Birmingham, Alabama; two sisters, Mr.s C. S. Hemenway of Wheatley; and Mrs. C. W. Blackwwood of North Little Rock; and six grandchildren.
WRIGHT ELVIS D. REV. 3 15 1909 4 13 1967 GREENE CO.,AR.
1967 Birth: Mar. 15, 1909 Death: Apr. 13, 1967 Rev. Wright Dies; Double Services Set.Funeral services for Rev. Elvis D. Wright, 58 of Colt, who died suddenly Thursday morning of a heart attack, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Stevens Funeral Home. Rev. Archie N. Boyd will conduct the services here. Services also will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Campground Methodist Church near Paragould by Rev. J. Albert Gatlin, with burial to be in Greene County Memorial Gardens at Paragould.Reverend Wright was born March 15, 1909, in Greene County, the son of Mrs. Minnie Thomason Wright and Nathan Wright. A Methodist minister, he had been in the ministry 25 years.He had pastored churches at Bono, Paragould, Dover, Sakem, Weona, Maynard, Nettleton, Mt. Carmel, YUarbo and Leonard. He had been pastor of Colt Methodist Church for three years.Reverend Wright is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Taylor Wright, whom he married in 1930; two sons, Billy J. Wright of Flint, Mich., and Larry Wright of Colt; three daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Swan of Marked Tree, Mrs. Mary Lou Ross of Osceola, and Miss Pauletta Wright of Colt; his father, Nathan Wright of Colt; two brothers, S. W. Wright of Paragould and Arthur Wright of St. Louis; a half-brother, Russ Wynn of Carruthers, Calif.; and eight grandchildren.
WYMS HERMAN 1 9 1900 3 1966 CASTEEL
MAR 1966 Birth: Jan. 9, 1900 Death: Mar., 1966 Herman Wyms Services Set At 2 Sunday.Funeral services for Herman Wyms, 65, who died Thursday evening at Forrest Memorial Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Lane Chapel CME Church. Rev. L. C. Keys will offiate. Burial will be in Casteel Cemetery on Highway 70 West under direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.In critical condition at the hospital the past three weeks, Mr. Wyms was born Jan 9, 1900, and was a lifelong resident of St. Francis County. He was an enployee of Stevens Funera Home for 38 years.Survivors include his wife, of the home, 609 Village Street; a son, Johnny Wyms, Pontiac, Mich.; four brothers, Robert, Kelley, Gus and Theotrice, all of St Louis, Mo.; and four sisters, Miss Lorraine Wyms and Mrs. Mary McCoy of St. Louis, Mr.s Florida Gant of Chickasha, Okal., and Mrs. Ora Lee Wade of Toledo, Ohio.