OBITUARIES-LETTER D TO F

<b><font size="+3"></b><center>OBITUARIES-LETTER D TO F-ST.FRANCIS COUNTY

ST.FRANCIS COUNTY,ARK.

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- DAGGETT - JOHN - M. - MRS. - - UNK - 9 24 1898 - FCTIMES - The many Forrest City friends of John M.Daggett of Marianna, are grieved to learn of the sudden death of his beloved wife, which occurred Saturday, Sept.24,1898, and extend him their sincere sympathy in his great bereavement.9-30-1898
NATIVE - DAILEY - PATRICIA - - MRS. - WASHINGTON - 8 23 1960 - 2 14 2002 - West Tennessee Cemetery - Mrs. Patricia Washington Dailey, age 41, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.Mrs. Dailey, born Aug. 23, 1960, in Forrest City, was the daughter of Boylee Hamilton Sr. and Alise Washington. She was a 1978 graduate of Forrest City High School and was employed by East Arkansas Youth Services.Mrs. Dailey is survived by her husband, Anthony C. Dailey of Forrest City; her mother; two daughters, Maya K. Dailey of Forrest City, and LaTasha Dailey of Youngstown, Ohio; a son, Antonio Dailey of Forrest City; three sisters, Unice Green and Constance Wright, both of Jonesboro and Vanessa Spearman of Norfolk, Va.; three brothers, Boylee Hamilton Jr., of Minneapolis, Minn., Michael Hamilton of Brenham, Texas, Boylee Hamilton III, of Little Rock and her grandmother, Henrietta Ware of Forrest City.Funeral services for Mrs. Dailey will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. John Strong officiating. Burial will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at 11 a.m. in West Tennessee Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- DALLAS - EUNICE - PAULINE - MRS. - ELLISON - 4 4 1932 - 9 5 2002 - HUGHES - Mrs. Eunice Pauline Chism Dallas, age 70, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Dallas was born April 4, 1932, in Pottsville, the daughter of Milford "Bill" Ellison and Stella Morgan Ellison. She live in St. Francis County most of her life, was a housewife, had been a nursery worker for Beck Spur Baptist Church for over sixteen years and a member of the Beck Spur Baptist Church.Mrs. Dallas married Calvin Chism in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1962. She married Vernon Dallas in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 2000. Mrs. Dallas is survived by eight daughters, Charlotte Sallis of Charlotte, N. C., Paulette McGowan of Palestine, Shelia Gordon of Paragould, Vernie Dallas Brown of Colt, Jenny Abbott, Leosha Bradford, Jackie Busby and Hope Dallas Davenport all of Forrest City; one son, Shane Dallas of Caldwell; one brother, Bruce Ellison of Calif.; four sisters, Charlene Lemmons and Nina Casey both of Ill., Geneva Leonard of Ind., Pat Kimbro of Pocahontas; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.Vistation for Mrs. Dallas will be held Friday, Sept. 6, 2002, at 6 to 9 p.m. at Beck Spur Baptist Church. Services will be held at Beck Spur Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at 1 p.m. with burial to follow in Hughes Cemetery. Stevens Funeral home is in charge of all arrangements. The family requests memorials be made to the Beck Spur Baptist Church or the Baptist Hospice in Forrest City.
NATIVE - DALLAS - VERNON - DEE - - - 10 28 1931 - 6 15 2000 - HUGHES - Mr. Vernon Dee "Buck" Dallas, age 68, of Forrest City, died Friday, June 16, 2000, in his home. Mr. Dallas was born Oct. 28, 1931, in Colt and was the son of Dee Dallas Sr. and Laura Moon Dallas. He lived in St. Francis County most of his life. He was a heavy equipment operator and a former employee of the St. Francis County Road Department. He was also a member of the Beck Spur Baptist Church. Mr. Dallas married Pauline Chism Dallas, in 1964, and she survives him along with eight daughters, Charlotte Sallis, of Charlotte, N.C., Paulette McGowan, of Palestine, Sheila Gordon, of Paragould, Vernie Dallas Brown, of Colt, Hope Dallas Davenport, of Caldwell, Jenny Abbott, Leosha Bradford and Jackie Busby, all of Forrest City; one son, Shane Dallas of Caldwell; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Dallas were held today, Monday June, 19, 2000, in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home at 2 p.m., with burial in Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NATIVE - DANEHOWER - JOHN - COX - SR - - 9 23 1911 - 4 21 2001 - FPARK - Mr. John Cox Danehower Sr., age 89, of Forrest City, died Saturday, April 21, 2001, at his home.Mr. Danehower was born Sept. 23, 1911, in Forrest City and was the son of Samuel Chester Danehower and Nora Bell Cox Danehower. He lived in Forrest City all of his life. Mr. Danehower was a farmer, a member of the Forrest City Lions Club, attended Baylor University and was a member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Poole Danehower in 1996. Mr. Danehower is survived by one daughter, Berta Ann Elphingstone of Forrest City; two sons, John Cox Danehower Jr. of Memphis and James Poole Danehower of Wynne; one brother, Will Roe Danehower of Arlington, Texas; one sister, Mary Danehower Taylor of Forrest City; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Danehower will be Monday, April 23, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DANEHOWER - VIRGINIA - - MRS. - WOODS - 6 18 1924 - 10 2 2000 - FPARK - IMAGE706 SISTER TO ANDREW KYLE WOODS-Mrs. Virginia Woods Danehower, age 76, of Forrest City, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, in her home. Mrs. Danehower, born June 18, 1924, in Tupelo, was the daughter of Kyle K. Woods and Hazel Collier Woods. She lived most of her life in Forrest City where she was a school teacher and managed a farm manager with her husband Sam Danehower. She was a member of the St. Francis County Fair Board, the Variety Club and was also a member of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Danehower was preceded in death by her husband Sam, in 1998, and is survived by three daughters, Martha Boyd, of Winchester, Ken., Carol Danehower, of Memphis, and Kim Danehower, of Madison, Tenn.; a son, Chuck Danehower, of Halls, Tenn.; a brother, Kyle Woods, of Forrest City; and two grandchildren. Visitation services for Mrs. Danehower will be Wednesday, October 4, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services for Mrs. Danehower will be Thursday, October 5, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Lisa Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DANGEAU - FREDDIE - ANN - MRS. - PORTER - UNK - 12 23 2002 - BARNISHAW - Mrs. Freddie Ann Dangeau, age 75, of Humboldt, Tenn., died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Dangeau was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Porter of Forrest City. She was a graduate of Forrest City High School, attended Williams College in Walnut Ridge, Union University in Jackson, Tenn. and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She was also very active in church and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Humboldt, Tenn.Mrs. Dangeau is survived by her husband of 59 years, Rev. Orvind M. Dangeau; a son, Charles Dangeau of Memphis; a daughter, Marcia Garrett of Southhaven, Miss.; two sisters, Rebecca Ann Priddy of Pencil Bluff and Carol Dinkins of Hot Springs Village; one brother, Bobby Zallacher of Illinois and three grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Dangeau will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, at the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home in Humboldt, Tenn. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held following at 3 p.m. in Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree.\
- DANIEL - JUNE - - MRS. - RAWLINGS - 6 3 1919 - 6 27 2007 - SUNSET HILL - Mrs. June Daniel, age 88, of Wynne died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Mrs. Daniel was born June 3, 1919, in Helena and was the daughter of Allyson Porter Rawlings and Myrtle Booher Rawlings. She graduated from Draughnt's Business College in Memphis and she retired from the Civil Service. She was a Baptist by faith. Mrs. Daniel is survived by one son, Dr. William "Bill" Daniel of Booneville; a daughter Alma Sullivan of San Diego, Calif. and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Daniel in 1987 and nine siblings. Visitation for Mrs. Daniel will be held on Monday, July 23, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at Barton Baptist Church in Walnut Corner with burial following at Sunset Cemetery in West Helena.Published: 2007-07-23
- DANIELS - ROY - C. - - - 2 14 1915 - 3 25 2007 - FPARK - Mr. Roy C. Daniels, age 92, of Bastrop, La. and formerly of Joiner and Forrest City, died Sunday, March 25, 2007. Mr. Daniels was born Feb. 14, 1915, the son of James Daniel and Fannie Daniel. He was a retired roofing contractor, a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1953 and a member of the Cherry Ridge Baptist Church in Bastrop, La. Mr. Daniels is survived by a son, Curtis Daniels of Forrest City; two daughters, Aletta Stull and Judy Smith both of Senatobia, Miss.; a step-daughter, Sue Lyles of Bastrop, La.; a step-son, Eugene Bates of Roswell, Ga.; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two wives, Ada Lea Daniels and Avis Bates Daniels; three brothers, Thurston Daniel, Ivan Daniel and Hubert Daniel and two sisters, Thelma McGaugh and Ruby Taylor. Funeral services for Mr. Daniels were held on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Cherry Ridge Baptist Church in Bastrop, La. with Rev. Cal Adams officiating. A graveside service will be held at Forrest Park Cemetery on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at 1 p.m. Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, La. is in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-03-27
NATIVE - DANKERT - VERNICE - MAE - MRS. - LANCASTER - 8 18 1938 - 12 18 2003 - BROWNSVILLE CEMETERY - Mrs. Vernie Mae Lancaster Dankert, age 65, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003.Mrs. Dankert was born and raised in the St. Francis County area, the daughter of Claude Lancaster and Nettie Mae Lancaster. She is survived by her husband, Ron Dankert; her children, Debbie Southerland of Wynne, Pat Purvis of Little Rock, Mike Purvis of Glen Allen, Va. and James Purvis of Bend, Ore.; her sister, Diane Reeves of Forrest City; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded by both her parents.Funeral services were held for Mrs. Dankert on Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, in the Chapel of Boyd Funeral Home in Lonoke. Burial followed in Brownsville Cemetery.
- DARDEN - ROBERT - - - - 6 3 1917 - 12 26 1999 - WHITMORE - Robert Darden, age 82, of Widener, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Crestpark Retirement Inn Skilled of Forrest City. He was born in Tallehasse, Miss. and was a retired farmer. He is survived by six sons, Willie Thompson and Tommy Thompson, both of Widener, Louis Thompson of Madison, Walter Thompson of St. Louis, Mo., Freddie Thompson of Houston, Texas and Stanley Thompson of Widener; six daughters, Dorothy Rucker and Erma Wonsley, both of St. Louis, Mo., Sharann Hill and Patricia Brown both of Jonesboro, Janet Davis and Lucynthia Johnson, both of Widener; one sister, Louise Sykes of East St. Louis, Ill. and a friend, Alice Thompson of Widener; many grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at 1 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home with Rev. Louis Thompson officiating with burial following in Whitmore Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home.
- DAVENPORT - J. - Dan - - - 1865 - 8 7 1900 - CITY - Death of J.D.Davenport-Life is uncertain at best, even when the physical man is in perfect state of health, but when a dread malady is known to hold one in its clutches, there is no release. It is useless to attempt at any time to describe the lingering tortures undergone by persons afflicted with tuberculosis. J.D.Davenport, brother of Mr.L.E.Davenport, of this city, departed this life at the latter's home on Davis street Tuesday evening, Aug.7,1900, about 8:45 at the age of thirty five years. For many years Dan Davenport was prominently and honorably known in business circles in this community and enjoyed the friendship and esteem of all with whom he was associated. He was a universal favorite and stood high in social corners. Several years ago he relocated to Lonoke to employment in the mercantile pursuits and where he was married to one of the reigning belles of that city, to which union one child was born. Afterwards they went to Little Rock. A short time ago he and his family came to visit his brother in Forrest City, and became weaker and weaker. The remains were interred Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Forrest City Cemetery, services conducted by Rev.W.C.Davidson, of the Methodist church, in the presence of sorrowing and grief stricken friends. FORREST CITY TIMES 8-10-1900
- DAVENPORT - JESSE - LEE - - - 12 10 1934 - 1 12 2002 - HUGHES - Mr. Jesse Lee Davenport, age 67, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at his home.Mr. Davenport was born Dec. 10, 1934, and was the son of James Davenport and Fannie Yarbough Davenport. He was retired from D&L in Marianna, and was a member of the Church of Christ.Mr. Davenport was preceded in death by a son, Franklin Davenport in 1986; a daughter, Valerie Elliott in 2001; his parents and three grandchildren.He is survived by his wife, Mary Davenport of the home; six sons, Keith Davenport, Kendall Davenport, Paul Davenport, William Davenport and Joel Davenport, all of Forrest City, and Jerry Davenport of Greenwood, Miss.; two daughters, Karen Carr of Belton, Texas, and Trena Flowers of Mountain Home; two sisters, Bertha Holland and Ellen Parsley, both of Forrest City; 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Davenport will be held Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Davenport will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home, with Bro. Bob Bunting officiating the service. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
- DAVID - MICHIYO - - - MATSUMOTO - 9 5 1923 - 4 18 2004 - LOUGHRIDGE - Mrs. David was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Fukuoka, Japan, and was the daughter of Heihachi Matsumoto and Sumi Oguma Matsumoto. She lived in Forrest City until moving to Omaha in 2001, and was a floral designer, a member of the Garden Club and a member of the First Baptist Church.Mrs. David married Bill David in 1954, and he survives her along with two daughters, Kay Hughes of Omaha and Sandi Platz of Olathe, Kan.; a brother, Tsuruhiko Matsumoto of Osaka, Japan; two sisters, Chizuko Matsumoto and Nobuko Matsumoto both of Fukuoka, Japan and two grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. David will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at 10:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church with burial following in Loughridge Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.. Michiyo David, age 80, of Omaha, Neb. and formerly of Forrest City, died Sunday, April 18, 2004, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Neb.-LAST ADDRESS PER SSDI:68124 (Omaha, Douglas, NE)
- DAVID - WILLIAM - M. - JR. - - 9 28 1925 - 4 2 2005 - FPARK - 6254 Mr. William "Bill" M. David Jr., age 79, of Omaha, Neb. and formerly of Forrest City, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the Arbor Manor Home in Fremont, Neb.Mr. David was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Memphis, the son of William M. David Sr. and Lilly Dockery David. He lived in St. Francis County for over 20 years before moving to Nebraska, was retired from the Civil Service, was a member of the Kiwanis, the Masons and the First Baptist Church in Forrest City.Mr. David married Michiyo Matsumoto in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 2004. He is survived by two daughters, Kay Hughes of Omaha, Neb. and Sandra Platz of Olathe, Kan.; and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. David will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2005, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held following visitation at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DAVIDSON - CUMILLER - E. - - POTTS - 12 23 1927 - 5 15 2005 - FPARK - 6959 NEXT TO ROBERT DAVIDSON-Mrs. Cumiller E. Davidson, age 77, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 15, 2005, in West Alexandria, Ohio, at her daughter's home.Mrs. Davidson was born Dec. 23, 1927, in Haynes, the daughter of Will T. Potts and Lula Dell Peacock Potts. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was a housewife and a member of the Haynes Baptist Church.Mrs. Davidson married Robert L. Davidson in 1948 and he survives her along with two daughters, Bobbie L. Chamberlain of West Alexandria, Ohio and Betty L. Davidson of Forrest City; one sister, Emma L. Maxwell White of Haynes; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Davidson will be held on Friday, May 20, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DAVIDSON - DONALD - PARKER - - - 10 23 1937 - 2 15 2007 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - Mr. Donald Parker Davidson, age 69, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at Veterans Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Davidson was born Oct. 23, 1937, in Providence, R.I., the son of Alfred Thomas Davidson and Emily Eunice Bourne Davidson. He was a truck driver, a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Valley View Christian Church. Mr. Davidson is survived by two daughters, Diane Davidson of Massachusetts and Brenda Davidson of Indiana; four sons, Steven Daniel Davidson and Wayne Parker Davidson, both of Rhode Island and James Davidson and Donald Thomas Davidson, both of Indiana; a sister, Eunice McLaughlin and six grandchildren. A memorial service for Mr. Davidson was held on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at Valley View Christian Church at 3 p.m. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-02-19
- DAVIDSON - ETHEL - CLARA - MRS - MANN - 5 7 1923 - 3 13 2006 - FPARK - 7021 NEXT TO CHARLIE DAVIDSON-Mrs. Ethel Clara Davidson, age 82, of Colt, died Monday, March 13, 2006, at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.Mrs. Davidson was born May, 7, 1923, in Colt, the daughter of Jim Mann and Nora Peacock Mann. She lived in Colt most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church.Mrs. Davidson married Charlie Davidson in 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by two sons, Roger Davidson and Kenneth Davidson both of Colt; one daughter, Nita Davidson of Bentonville; one sister, Myrtle Clark of Memphis; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Allen Mann and Claude Mann and a grandson, Phelan Davidson.Visitation for Mrs. Davidson will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DAVIDSON - LINDA - RUTH - MRS - SEARCY - 1 5 1943 - 1 3 2000 - LOUGHRIDGE - Linda Ruth Davidson, age 56, of Colt, died Monday, January 3, 2000, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1943, in Wynne, to William and Estelle Searcy. She was a district secretary for the Reliable Life Insurance Company and a member of the Village Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She married Kenneth Davidson in 1965, and he survives her along with three sons, Ken Davidson, Victor Davidson and Kyle Davidson, all of Colt; her mother, Estelle Searcy of Wynne; two sisters, Wanda Johnson of Cherry Valley and Donna McFadden of Blytheville; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at Steven Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, at Village Creek MB Church with burial to follow in Loughridge Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to the Village Creek MB Church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- DAVIDSON - M. - - - - 1862 - 1 22 1912 - MEMPHIS - 1-26-1912 DEATH OF M.DAVIDSON=Mr.M.Davidson, a long time resident of Colt, in the northern part of this county died at his home on Monday, Jan.22,1912, and was buried Tuesday in the Jewish cemetery in Memphis. Mr.Davidson had been in a mercantile business at Colt for several years, and was very much loved and respected in that neighborhood, and in fact, throughout the county. Deceased was nearly 50 years of age, was a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges. He had not been in the best of health for some time, but had not been confined altogether, and no serious apprehensions had been felt to his condition, hence the suddeness of death caused quite a shock. He leaves besides a widow, five children to mourn his loss.
- DAVIDSON - MARY - - MISS - - 1895 - 9 30 1908 - UNKNOWN - 10-9-1908 OBITUARY=Miss Mary Davidson passes away. Mostly unreadable, age 13.
- DAVIDSON - MATTIE - - MRS - - UNK - 6 17 1897 - FORREST CITY TIMES - Mrs.Mattie Davidson, wife of Jno.Davidson, who works as a porter at J.W.Beck & Co. died yesterday and was buried in the cemetery east of the city today, under the auspices of the Sisters of the Eastern Star.6-18-1897
- DAVIDSON - NANCY - KAY - MRS - BROOKS - 9 14 1942 - 4 16 2001 - FPARK - Mrs. Nancy Kay Davidson, age 58, of Colt, died Monday, April 16, 2001, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. She had been in poor health for the past two years. She was born Sept. 14, 1942, in Memphis, a daughter of Claude Brooks and Jessie Brawner Brooks. She lived in Colt most of her life, was a homemaker and a member of the New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Davidson married Roger Davidson in 1959, and he survives her, along with a daughter, Angela Kay Davidson Bailey of Germantown, Tenn.; three sisters, Gay Scott, Dorothy "Dot" Turner and Ann Jordan, all of Wynne, and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Phelan Davidson and by a sister, Gladys Higgs. Visitation will be tonight, Tuesday, April 17, from 6-9 p.m. Funeral services for Mrs. Davidson will be held Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at Stevens Funeral Home chappel at 2 p.m. with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to to the Memphis Cancer Center or New Prospect MIssionary Baptist Church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. -ELIZABETH SOMEWHERE IN NAME
OBIT - DAVIS - AMANDA - - MRS. - - UNK - 11 20 1894 - FCTIMES - Haynes, Ark.-Nov.20,1894-Mrs.Amanda Davis, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of this place, was buried at the cemetery Sunday evening.The deceased has been a resident of this county since 1880, and leaves several children to mourn her loss, among whom are George and H.W.Davis, and Mesdames M.L.Dawson and S.L.Andrews.
- DAVIS - ANDREW - - MRS. - - UNK - 5 5 1909 - CITY - 5-7-1909 Mrs.Andrew Davis, who resided a short distance northeast of town, died Monday night, May 5,1909, and was buried in the Forrest City Cemetery Wednesday morning. Mrs.Davis had long been a sufferer from consumption, but bore up under her illness with a patience and fortitude which proved the faith of her Christian profession. The Times extends its sympathy to the bereaved family.
- DAVIS - ANNA - - MRS - ALLEY - 7 16 1838 - 3 18 1910 - CITY - 3-25-1910 WIFE OF T.A.R. DAVIS-Death of Mrs.Anna Alley Davis=The community was shocked last Friday to learn of the death of Mrs.Anna Alley Davis, which occurred at her home south of the city at an early hour. Mrs.Davis was, daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Henry and Martha Alley, born Jul.16,1838,in her 72nd year and was a native of Moscow,Tennessee and had been living in this county since 1872. She was the widow of T.A.R.Davis whome she married Aug.17,1858 with whom she lived until his death May 21,1905. She was a member of the Methodist church, and leaves two daughters, Misses Mattie and Tommie Davis, and three sons, Messrs.Charley, Henry and Winfield Davis, all of this city. She also has two brothers and Tom Alley of Rossville,Tennessee and J.H.Alley of this city, and three sisters, Mrs.Frank Ballard of Rossville, Tenn., and Mrs.Sallie Smith and J.H.ALLEY of this city. The remains were buried in the Forrest City Cemetery, the Rev.B.L.Wilford officiating on Saturday. She was educated at Marshall Co. Institute, Miss.
NATIVE - DAVIS - ARCHIE - LEE - - - 12 8 1946 - 3 15 2004 - CLARK - Mr. Archie Lee Davis, age 57, of Colt, died Monday, March 15, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Davis was born Dec. 8, 1946, in Madison, the son of Thanual Davis and Dorothy Davis Gray. He is survived by a daughter, Sharonda Davis of West Memphis and a sister, Lena Hutchins of Memphis.Visitation for Mr. Davis will be held on Friday, March 19, 2004, from 12 to 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2004, at 1 p.m., at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church with Rev. Eddie Mosby officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery.
- DAVIS - ARTHUR - M. - - - 7 22 1942 - 10 2 2005 - HUGHES - Mr. Arthur M. Davis, age 63, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at his home.Mr. Davis was born July 22, 1942, in Forrest City, the son of Cleveland R. Davis and Maude Kathleen Hardin Davis. He lived in St. Francis County for all of his life and was a farm laborer.Mr. Davis is survived by one son, Michael Davis of New Orleans, La.; one daughter, Sherry Lynn Davis of Forrest City; his father of Forrest City; a brother, Marion R. Davis of Forrest City; three sisters, Sue Davis Betty Dianne Davis and Carolyn E. Gracey, all of Forrest City; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Davis will be held on Monday, Oct. 3, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Hughes Cemetery.
NATIVE - DAVIS - BETTY - DIANE - MISS - - 5 4 1951 - 8 10 2007 - HUGHES CEMETERY - Ms. Betty Diane Davis, age 56, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at her home. Ms. Davis was born May 4, 1951, in Forrest City and was the daughter of Cleveland Davis and Maude Hardin Davis. She lived in Forrest City for all of her life, was a homemaker and a member of Faith Chapel Church. Ms. Davis is survived by one daughter, Rachel Lynn Autry of Jackson, Tenn.; her father of Forrest City; a brother, Marion Davis of Forrest City; two sisters, Sue Davis and Carolyn Boyce, both of Forrest City and a grandchild. Vistation for Ms. Davis will be held on Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, at Hughes Cemetery.Published: 2007-08-13
NATIVE - DAVIS - CHESTER - - - - 9 16 1944 - 3 15 2001 - SHADY GROVE CEMETERY - Mr. Chester Davis, aged 56, of Forrest City, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Methodist Central in Memphis. Mr. Davis was born Sept. 16, 1944, in Forrest City, the son of Nathaniel Davis Sr. and Drucilla Cannad Davis. He was a member of Shady Grove M.B. Church. Survivors include his wife, Loristine Johnson Davis of Forrest City; a daughter, Pamela Davis of Omaha, Neb.; six sons, Tyrone Davis, Michael Davis, Curtis Davis, and Demaco Johnson all of Forrest City, Chester Davis Jr. of Omaha and Tony Johnson of Lafayette, Ind.; a sister, Cordelia Davis of Albany, N.Y.; eight brothers, Richard Davis and Terry Davis both of Haynes, Roosevelt Davis of Forrest City, Raymond Davis, Bobby Davis and Willie L. Davis all of Wynne, Nathaniel Davis Jr. of Memphis and Eugene Davis of Chicago; and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, March 23, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be Satuday, March 24, at noon at Christ Temple Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Ulysses Cothran officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary
- DAVIS - CONNIE - - MRS - HUGHES - 7 29 1960 - 5 3 2004 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Connie Hughes Davis, age 43, of Forrest City, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Davis was born July 29, 1960, in Torrance, Calif., the daughter of Julius Hughes and Rosetta Alberta McKisick Hughes. She is survived by her husband, Roosevelt Davis of Forrest City; a sister, Phyllis Hughes of Dallas, Texas; and a brother, Anthony Hughes of Forrest City.Visitation for Mrs. Davis will be held on Friday, May 7, 2004, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. at the Goodwin Church of God in Christ with Elder Albert Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- DAVIS - D. - D. - - - 5 31 1893 - 2 1977 - FPARK - Birth: May 31, 1893 Death: Feb., 1977 16-Feb-77Mr. D. D. DavisMr. D. D Davis, aged 83, a resident of Crestpark Retirement Inn, died Wednesday at Forrest Memorial Hospita. He had been in poor health for the last year, and in critial condition for the past three weeks.Mr. Davis was born May 31, 1893, in Tula, Miss., and was the son of Etta Whitehead Davis and Will Davis. He moved to Arkansas in 1933. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.Mr. Davis' wife, Mrs. Ursula Ostrander Davis, died in 1976, He is survived by two sons, W. F. Davis of Forrest City, and James Davis of Benton. He leaves a brother, Jessie D. Davis of Memphis, Tenn.He also leaves seven sisters: Mrs. Alma Hutchinson, Mrs. Hnna Tatum and Mrs. Rebecca Pascall, all of Oxford, Miss.; Mrs. Lula Fisher of Louisville, Ky.; and Mrs. Nona Houston, Miss Lona Davis, and Mrs. Luna Lusk, all of Memphis, Tenn.He had ten grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.Services will be at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by Rev. J. E. Hughes. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. BY BRENDA HUNTLEY
USARMY WWII-NATIVE - DAVIS - DANIEL - - - - 1 24 1917 - 1 14 2002 - FRECK - Mountaineer Echo, week of Jan 17, 2002 issue: Daniel DAVIS of Yellville, Arkansas died Monday, January 14, 2002 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was 84. Mr. DAVIS was born January 24, 1917 at Forrest City, Arkansas the son of Tom and Josie WELCHER DAVIS. He married Fern Bernice STILL. Mr. DAVIS was employed in maintenance department of WestEnd Chemical Plant. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Freck, Arkansas and served in the United State Army during WWII. Survivors include two sons, Dannie DAVIS of Brandenburg, Kentucky and Mike DAVIS of Trona, California; one daughter, Barbara KELLEY of Maryville, Tennessee; one sister Ruth Boaz of Harrison; two grandchildren, Sharon WALTON of Friendsville, TN and Jeff KELLEY of Loundon, Tennessee; and four great-grandchildren, Lindsey WALTON, Heather KELLEY, Rachael KELLEY and Michael KELLEY. His wife Fern DAVIS, and son Carl DAVIS preceded him in death. Visitation was held Wednesday, January 16, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home with Minister Doyle DAVENPORT officiating. Pallbearers are Don STILL, Willie HORN, Calvin MONTGOMERY, Dwight SHIPMAN, David TROGDON and L. D. TROGDON. Honorary pallbearers include Rob BOAZ and Scott BOAZ. Memorials may be made to Freck Cemetery Association, c/o Hugh BRIGHTWELL, 204 MC 6022, Yellville, AR 72687. Arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas 870-499-6621.
WWII - DAVIS - ELDON - EUGENE - - - 9 12 1923 - 10 8 2007 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - Mr. Eldon Eugene Davis, age 84, of Forrest City, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at his home. Mr. Davis was born Sept. 12, 1923, in Trenton, Tenn., the son of E.S. Davis and Mary Emma Taylor Davis. He lived in Forrest City since 1976, moving from Marianna. Mr. Davis was a tractor mechanic for Mixon & Webb before he went into business with Key and Davis Brothers. He also worked for Massey Ferguson for 10 years and was a retired agent for Greyhound-Trailways Bus Lines. Mr. Davis was also a veteran of World War II and was a Baptist. Mr. Davis married Marie Key Davis in 1948 and she survives him along with three daughters, Shirley Davis of Columbus, Ga., Cathy Dozier of Hot Springs and Darlene Emery of Collierville, Tenn.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, three sisters and six brothers. Visitation for Mr. Davis will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow visitation on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. graveside at Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery in Marianna. on FAGPublished: 2007-10-09 on FAG
- DAVIS - GAYLAN - F. - - - 3 22 1930 - 2 3 2003 - HARRIS CHAPEL CEMETERY - WYNNE -- Gaylan F. Davis, 72, of Wynne died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003 at his residence. Born in Wynne, he was a retired forklift operator. He lived most of his life in Wynne and FORREST CITY and was a member of the First Assembly of God in Wynne. Survivors include his brother, Tommy Davis of Springdale; and three sisters, Lura Lawson and Barbara Humbert, both of Wynne, and Vivian Harris of Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents, John Jefferson Dvis and Audie Merle Stricklind Davis; two brothers; and one sister. Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Harris Chapel Cemetery in Wynne, with the Revs. Wayne Gore and J.W. Hirons officiating. Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne is in charge of arrangements.
- DAVIS - GEORGE - E. - JR. - - 2 8 1899 - 3 10 1908 - CITY - 3-13-1908 GEO.E.DAVIS, JR.=Nine year old son of Wynne postmaster dead of ptomaine poisoning-The relatives and dear old time friends of Mrs.Geo.E.Davis, of Wynne, nee Miss Anna Lee Cobb, of this city, many of which have latter known and loved her for her sunny character and womanly charms of head and heart since childhood, were terribly grieved and shocked on Tuesday to learn that her manly little son, age nine years on Feb.8,1908, was stricken ill last Saturday morning and died on Tuesday, Mar.10,1908 at 11 o'clock of ptomaine poisoning. George E.Davis, Jr. was born Feb.8,1899. He was a bright and promising baby boy, the pride of his father and the joy of his mother, the pet of his auntie, and loved by all who knew him. He was their only child. Little George had been in poor health, and never very strong, though better lately than usual. Sometime last year he was afflicted with typhoid fever, and had a severe attack of scarlet fever around November or December of last year, from the effects he had never entirely recovered. Sometime last Friday evening he ate some wafers or snaps, and soon afterwards complained of sickness. The precious remains were prepared and brought here by train Wednesday for burial. Taken to the home of Dr.& Mrs.W.H.Alley until time for the procession was begun on its way to the Forrest City cemetery. Rev.J.K.Farris, of Paragould, Rev.J.D.Sibert, of Wynne, and Rev.Boone L.Wilford of the Methodist church of this city conducted the religious ceremonies before a large concourse of friends and relatives, to include these from Wynne:Mr.& Mrs.E.J.Badinelli, Mr.& Mrs.Dave Hamilton, Prof.& Mrs.W.H.Woodward, Mrs.A.B.Hammet and son, Mrs.O.L.Moore and daughter, Mrs.J.F.Murphy and three children, Mrs.J.L.Hare, Mrs.P.T.Scott, Mr.Ike Block, Mr.J.E.Smith, Mr.J.H.Hammer, Mr.M.W.Cobb, Mr.J.T.Patterson, and Mrs.N.J.Allen and son of Colt, Ark. Mrs.W.H.Alley returned to Lagrange, Texas to visit her daughter Mrs.Leon Brown after the funeral of her nephew, Geo.Davis, Jr.
WWII - DAVIS - GILBERT - - - - 8 31 1912 - 1 26 2005 - FPARK - WESTVIEW 6654 Next to Mable Davis-Mr. Gilbert Davis, age 92, of Forrest City, died on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005 at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mr. Davis, born Aug. 31, 1912, was the son of Marshall Davis and Ada Nichols Davis. He lived in Forrest City for all of his life and was a retired employee of the City of Forrest City. Mr. Davis was also a veteran of World War II and a Baptist.Mr. Davis is survived by one son, Roy Davis of Marion; a brother, Cleveland Davis of Forrest City; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Chapman in 1982.Visitation for Mr. Davis will be held tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DAVIS - GORDON - - - - 1 13 1930 - 10 17 2002 - LOST CREEK CEMETERY-KOREAN WAR - Mr. Gordon Davis, age 72, of Sheridan, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002.Mr. Gordon was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Forrest City, the son of Gordon Davis Sr. and Myrtle Roberts Davis. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a sergeant in the Korean War. He was also retired from Westinghouse Electric, Fruehauf, Extra Lease, a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Little Creek Baptist Church.In 1955 he married Barbara Rhoden and she survives him along with a son, Alex Davis of Sheridan; a daughter, Nancy Paty of Sheridan; two brothers, Wallace Davis of Adrian, Mich., Bobby Davis of Forrest City; two sisters, Gail Jones of Forrest City, Florence Baty of Widener; three grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and friends.Funeral services for Mr. Davis were held Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002, at Little Creek M. B. Church with Rev. Robert Ewing and Rev. Harold Epperson officiating. Burial followed in Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan.
- DAVIS - JAMES - EDWARD - - - 9 27 1925 - 6 5 2007 - FPARK - Mr. James Edward Davis, age 81, of Madison, died Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born Sept. 27, 1925, in Cotton Plant, the son of Noah Davis and Zula Wallace Davis. He made his home in the Forrest City area for most of his life, was a small engine repairman and a member of the Madison Baptist Church. Mr. Davis married Flora Etta Clayborn in 1948 and she survives him along with two daughters, Renee Ricker of Forrest City and Janie Brawner of Wynne; three sons, Wayne Davis of Alma and Earl Davis and David "Turkey" Davis both of Forrest City; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Davis will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2007, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2007-06-06
SP.AM.-SECOND ARKANSAS REGIMENT - DAVIS - JULIAN - - LIEUT. - - UNK - 11 12 1899 - FORREST CITY TIMES - The death of Lt.Julian Davis is deeply deplored by his comrades and friends of the late Second Arkansas regiment, which now reside in Forrest City and St.Francis County. He was a young man of pronounced military genius and gave promise of a brilliant career. After serving faithfully and conscientiously in the late Spanish-American unpleasantness, he accepted a commission in the provisional army of the Phillipines, where he was killed in a battle last Sunday, Nov.12,1899. The writer is proud of the record of made by this valiant young officer, and glad that we knew him as a friend and gentleman, but in his death we are made to forcibly realize how dearly the victory has been bought. 11-17-1899
USAF-CAPTAIN - DAVIS - LONNIE - M. - - - 2 2 1923 - 1 9 2001 - Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander-USAF VET - Mr. Lonnie M. Davis, age 78, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002.Mr. Davis was born Feb. 2, 1923 in Somerville, Tenn., and was the son of Mack and Mable Edwards Davis. He was raised in St. Francis County, was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, a retired Air Force captain, a member of the Oak Forest United Methodist Church, and many clubs and organizations.Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Raymond Davis, all of Forrest City.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Louise Davis; one son, Harry Davis; one brother, Thomas Davis of Crystal River, Fla.; one sister, Martha Ann Fox of Little Rock; and one granddaughter.Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at Oak Forest United Methodist Church in Little Rock, with Rev. Jim Foster officiating the service. Burial followed in Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander under the direction of Griffin, Leggett, Healey and Roth Funeral home.In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the Oak Forest United Methodist Church.
- DAVIS - LORETTA - KATHLEEN - MRS - ROSS - 3 7 1936 - 2 5 2007 - FPARK - Mrs. Loretta Kathleen Davis, age 70, of Forrest City, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. Mrs. Davis was born March 7, 1936, in Harrison, the daughter of Jimmy "Dutch" Ross and Edith Rainbolt Ross. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life, retired from General Industries in 1989 and was a member of the Forrest City Rotary Club and First Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis married Billy "Shug" Davis in 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1995. She is survived by a son, Kim Cheadom Davis of Forrest City; a daughter, Kathy Stewart of Jonesboro; two brothers, Joe Ross and Thomas Ross both of California; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Davis will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.Published: 2007-02-06
- DAVIS - LUBERTHA - - MRS - McSHAN - 7 13 1929 - 9 11 2003 - PARADISE GARDENS CEMETERY - Mrs. Lubertha McShan Davis, age 74, of Jonesboro and formerly of Madison, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.Mrs. Davis was born July 13, 1929 in Boliver, Tenn., the daughter of Henry McShan and Ruby Willberry McShan. She is survived by eight daughters, Annie Smith and Velma Davis both of Jonesboro, Lillie Barton of Palestine, Gussie Fort of Virginia Beach, Va., Debra Davis of South Bend, Ind., Ozzie Driver of East Chicago, Ind., Gloria McKissick of Flint, Mich. and Rosie Towsend of Danville, Ill.; three sons, Walter Davis of Milton, Fla., Sammy Davis of Brickeys, Albert Davis of Ft. Pierce, Fla. She is also survived by three sisters, Dessie Bobo of Round Pond, Henretta Wells of Detroit, Mich. and Margaratt Hilldapale of Milwaukee, Wis.; a brother, Robert McShan of Round Pond; 42 grandchildren; 96 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Davis will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, from 12 to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. A wake will follow from 6 to 7 p.m. at Woodhouse. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, at 11 a.m., at the Williams Temple Church of God in Christ in Palestine, with Rev. Clarence Wyatt Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Garden Cemetery.
- DAVIS - MABLE - RAE - MRS - - 1920 - 6 4 2007 - AKINS - WYNNE -- Mrs. Mable Rae Davis, 87, of WYNNE died Monday, June 4, 2007, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She is survived by her daughters, Glenda Grafton and husband Thomas B. of Vanndale and Belinda Fronabarger and husband Gary of WYNNE; sisters, Doris Hare of WYNNE and June Sanders and Carolyn Lewis, both of Memphis; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be today at 10 a.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home with burial in Akins Cemetery at Vanndale
- DAVIS - MATTIE - C. - MS - - 7 15 1860 - 7 2 1928 - CITY - Davis, Mattie Ms.- Miss Mattie Davis, age 67 years 11 months and 17 days, died at the home of her sister, Mrs.W.L.Beazley, at Earle, on Monday, July 2, 1928. Miss Davis was the eldest child of Thomas R. and Mrs.Anna Davis, who came here from Tennessee at the close of the Civil War, and located where the old home now stands, two miles southwest of town. Miss Davis was one of those rare characters whose life was a beautiful one because of the love and loyalty to members of her family and friends. She had a deep and abiding love for her parents and sisters and brothers. Her life was one of devotism and service. Miss Davis was a member of one of the older families of the community, and was a member of the Methodist Church practically all of her life. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at Earle, with interment in City Cemetery. The immediate surviving relatives are:one sister, Mrs.W.L.Beazley, of Earle:one brother, Winfield Davis, of this city. Pallbearers were Ed Bonner, Joe Campbell, Ed Berry, Oscar Lambert, James F. Wolfe, J.W.Beazley. There were many floral tributes. FC CITY CEMETERY
- DAVIS - MURRAY - - - - UNK - 11 4 1899 - FCTIMES - Murray Davis, from Haynes, sustained injuries in jumping from the dirt train between Palestine and this city last Saturday, Nov.4,1899, which resulted in his death. Davis was stealing a ride. The Coroner's inquest found that Davis was stranded and out of employment at Palestine, and was desirous of coming to Forrest City, and asked the engineer of the dirt train, which operates between this city and Brinkley, to bring him over, which was refused, he then asked the conductor, who also refused. Nothing daunted and he hitched a ride, and when accosted by the engineer asking what he was doing, Davis then jumped from the train. They picked him up and took him to Forrest City where he died on Wednesday. The jury found that he died while jumping from a train while it was in motion.11-10-1899
NATIVE - DAVIS - NATHUMEL - - JR. - - 1 11 1938 - 6 8 2006 - SHADY GROVE CEMETERY - Nathumel Davis Jr.Mr. Nathumel Davis Jr., age 68, of Memphis, died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Davis was born Jan. 11, 1938, in Forrest City, the son of Nathumel Davis Sr. and Druscilla Candice Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Unice Patterson Davis of Memphis; one son, Michael Davis of Memphis; one sister, Cordelia Davis of New York, N.Y.; six brothers, Richard Davis, Terry Davis and Eugene Davis all of Forrest City, Bobby Davis and Roosevelt Davis both of Wynne and Willie Davis of Kansas City, Mo.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 12 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary with Rev. Terry Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery
NATIVE - DAVIS - NELLIE - LUCILLE - - - 3 22 1930 - 1 7 2000 - BELL - Nellie Lucille Davis, age 69, of Forrest City, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at the Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forest City. Mrs. Davis was born March 22, 1930, in Heth, and was the daughter of Boss Powell and Nellie Louise Pogue Powell. She was formerly of Houston, Texas, was a housewife, was a past student of East Arkansas Community College and attended Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband James A. Davis in 1998 and her sister, Ruby Davis. She is survived by one son, Doss Burgess Jr. of Maumelle; three daughters, Irene Johnson of Jonesboro, Virginia Smith of Batesville, and Sharon Leon of Conway; four sisters, Mary Meek of Forrest City, JoAnn Lair of Lubbock, Texas, Nellie Evans and Kathy Bennett, both of Searcy; four brothers, Sonny Powell, Eugene Powell, Jimmy Powell, all of Palestine, and Richard Powell of Judsonia; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held graveside, Sunday, Jan. 9, at Bell Cemetery in Palestine under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NATIVE - DAVIS - NORMA - JEAN - MRS - PRESLEY - 8 7 1935 - 12 15 2003 - FPARK - 6801 NEXT TO WILLIAM DAVIS-Mrs. Norma Jean Davis, age 68, of Forrest City died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Davis was born Aug. 7, 1935, in Haynes, the daughter of Willard S. Presley and Inez Parrish Presley. She was an employee of General Industries for 27 years and was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church.Mrs. Davis married William Guy Davis Jr. in 1953, and he survives her along with two sons, William Guy Davis III of Forrest City and Randal Curtis Davis of Colt; two daughters, Diane Neisler of Forrest City and Beverly J. Meredith of Hot Springs; her mother of Haynes; five sisters; Margaret Cashion and Gail Oxner both of Mississippi, Betty French of Palestine, Barbara Bittle of Forrest City and Donna Held of Haynes; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Davis will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DAVIS - OTAVEION - MALIK - - - 10 27 1999 - 2 7 2001 - Union Hill Cemetery in Palestine - Otaveion Malik Davis, age 1, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. Davis was born Oct. 27, 1999. He was the son of Sheila Akins, of Forrest City and Otis Davis, of West Memphis. Davis is survived by his parents, Sheila Akins of Forrest City and Otis Davis of West Memphis; a brother, Terrence Akins of Forrest City; a step-brother, Ontario Burnett of West Memphis; a step-sister, Trishawna Davis of West Memphis; his grandparents, Debra Akins Forrest City, Charles Akins of Palestine and Jewel Weatherspoon of West Memphis and his great-grandparents, John and Inez Akins, of Palestine. Funeral services for Otaveion Davis will be held Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. at United Christian Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop Michael Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery in Palestine under the direction of Marianna Funeral Home.
- DAVIS - OTIS - LEE - SR. - - 11 3 1910 - 3 5 2002 - FPARK - 5386 Next to Agnes Davis-Daddy-Mr. Otis Lee Davis Sr., age 91, of Colt, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at his home.He was born Nov. 3, 1910, a son of Andrew and Aremenda Rice Davis. He was a farmer and a Protestant.Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Agnes Frost Davis in 1985, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Surivors include five sons, Robert Davis of Jacksonville, Scott Davis of Colt, Otis Davis Jr., of Beebe and John and David Davis of North Little Rock; six daughters, Allene Boles Laws and Ruby Colvin of Forrest City, Fern Smith Giudice of Arizona, Martha Myers of Wynne, Dorothy Baskins of Colt and Rachel Davis of Baton Rouge, La.; 35 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.Visitation will be Thursday, March 7, 2002, from 6-8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home of Forrest City. Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be Friday, March 8, 2002, at the Morgan Chapel. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
- DAVIS - QUEEN - ESTHER - MRS - - 1 19 1939 - 3 8 2002 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Queen Esther Davis, age 63, of Forrest City, died Friday, March 8, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Davis, born Jan. 19, 1939, in Biscoe, was a retired cook from the Chicago School District.Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Eddie Davis, of Chicago, Ill.; two sons, David Ticey Jr. and Towalo Johnson, both of Chicago, Ill.; five daughters, LaVerne Williamson, Duanita Holloway and Sherry Johnson, all of Forrest City, and Tina Johnson and Lynda Johnson, both of Chicago, Ill.; a brother, Charles Haynes of Forrest City; a sister, Earnestine Hoskins of Chicago, Ill.; a stepson, Prophet Lee of West Memphis; 40 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Davis will be held, Friday, March 15, 2002, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, March 16, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Christian Redeeming Spiritual Church No. 1, with Rev. Therother Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
- DAVIS - RAYMOND - EUGENE - - - 1 26 1938 - 1 24 2001 - FPARK - 6790 Mr. Raymond Eugene Davis, age 62, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at Baptist Hospital-East in Memphis.Mr. Davis was born on Jan. 26, 1938, in Somerville, Tenn., and was the son of Mackie Thomas Davis and Mabel Edwards Davis. He lived in Forrest City most of his life, was retired from Yale Industries, and was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church.Mr. Davis married Cathy Rosica in 1965, and she survives him along with two sons, Bradley Davis of Forrest City and Christopher Davis of Searcy; two brothers, Lonnie Mack Davis of Little Rock and Thomas Edwards Davis of Crystal River, Fla.; and one sister, Martha Ann Fox of Little Rock.Visitation for Mr. Davis will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. A vigil service will follow at 7 p.m., with visitation continuing afterwards. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
USARMY - DAVIS - RICHARD - P. - SR. - - 1 1 1921 - 12 6 2001 - HUGHES - Mr. Richard P. Davis Sr., age 80, of Colt, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Memphis.Mr. Davis, born Jan. 1, 1921, was the son of Redford Davis and Flossie Holiday Davis. He was a retired farmer and a United States Army Veteran. He was also a Methodist.Mr. Davis is survived by a son, Richard P. Davis Jr., of Forrest City; a daughter, Mary Jean Reeves of Pearlind, Texas; a brother, James Davis of Batesville; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.He was preceded in death a sister, Pauline Ellis.Visitation services for Mr. Davis will be held Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Davis will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at 10 a.m. at Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
NATIVE - DAVIS - RICHARD - W. - - - 6 23 1918 - 12 27 2001 - FPARK - 6549 Mr. Richard W. Davis, age 83, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at the Crittenden County Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mr. Davis was born June 23, 1918, in Forrest City, and was the son of Winfield Davis and Kate Fields Davis. He lived in Forrest City most of his life, was retired from the Forrest City Post Office and had been a farmer. Mr. Davis was also a member of the First United Methodist Church.He is survived by one sister, Bettye Davis of Memphis, and several friends.Graveside funeral services will be held for Mr. Davis on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at 10 a.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DAVIS - RUBIE - V. - MRS - - 10 4 1925 - 10 5 2002 - ST.LUKE CEMETERY - Mrs. Rubie V. Davis, BORN OCT.4,1925, age 77, of Forrest City, formerly of Earle, AR, died Saturday, October 5, 2002, at her home. She was a professional cook and a member of Salem M.B. Church in Forrest City Mrs. Davis is survived by two daughters, Minnie V. Lockhart and LaFealle Long, both of Forrest City; two sons, Frank Davis of Cincinnati, OH and Ulva Davis of Forrest City; one sister, Parceanur Ann Burgess of Decatur, AL; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Kinnell; a brother, Wavery Kinnell and 3 grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Davis will be held Friday, October 11, 2002, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at W.H. Johnson Furneral Home Chapel in Earle, AR. Visitation will also be held Saturday, October 12, 2002, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Salem M.B. Church in Forrest City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 12, 2002, 12 noon at Salem M.B. Church. Burial will follow at St. Luke Cemetery in Earle, AR.
- DAVIS - RUBY - MAY - MRS - GABRIEL - 8 15 1906 - 6 7 2002 - OAK RIDGE CEMETERY - Mrs. Ruby May Davis, age 95, of Hayti, Mo., died Friday, June 7, 2002, in Hayti.Mrs. Davis, born Aug. 15, 1906, in Dunklin County, Mo., was the daughter of Cobey and Clara Lance Gabriel. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Hayti.In 1928, Mrs. Davis married Johnny Earl Davis and he preceded her in death, along with a son, J.D. Davis and a daughter, Evelyn Witham. Mrs. Davis is survived by two daughters, Juanita Capps and Glenda Atkins, both of Hayti; a brother, Wheeler Clark, of Washington, Ill.; a sister, Lucille Jenkins of Washington, Ill.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives.Funeral services for Mrs. Davis were held Sunday, June 9, 2002, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Hayti, Mo., with Dr. Mike Melton officiating. Burial followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Kennett, Mo. under the direction of John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti, Mo.
- DAVIS - SADIE - E. - MRS - EPPES - UNK - 5 25 1897 - FCTIMES - Mrs.Sadie E.Davis, wife of W.C.Davis, of Red Field, Ark., died on the 25of of May,1897. Mr.Davis had once resided here and has a large number of friends here who will regret to learn of his sad bereavement. She was the sister of W.F.Eppes and Mrs.Hunter Crippen.6-4-1897
- DAVIS - SYBIL - MARIE - MRS - GRIMES - 5 27 1909 - 4 21 2003 - BELL - NORTH SIDE ON FRONT Mrs. Sybil Marie Grimes Davis, age 93, of Palestine, died Monday, April 21, 2003, at her home.Mrs. Davis was born May 27, 1909, in Tupelo, Miss., the daughter of Nick Grimes and Mary Adell Clark Grimes. She lived in St. Francis County most of her life, was a housewife and attended the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine.Mrs. Davis married Floyd B. Davis in 1929, and he preceded her in death in 1970. She is survived by two sons, James Davis and Terry Davis both of Palestine; one daughter, Mary Ellen Davis of Palestine; one brother, Wilbur W. Grimes of Gulf Shores, Ala.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Davis will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Steven Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery.-MAMA
- DAVIS - THOMAS - BRANDENBURG - - - 9 1 1880 - 11 3 1911 - CITY - SON OF T.A.R.DAVIS 11-10-1911 DEATH=APPENDICITUS PROVES FATAL=Mr.Thomas Brandenburg Davis dies on Friday, Nov.3,1911 at St.Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock where he had undergone surgery on Tuesday for appendiciius. He was the youngest son of Mr.& Mrs.T.J.Davis of Happy Home, three miles south of the city, where he was born Sep.1,1880, and his boyhood life was here, and he received the foundations of his education in the public schools. After graduating here, he attended the Unif.of Arkansas for three and a half years, worked two years in Colorado, then took a course at Cornell for one year, after which time he went as an engineer for the American Smelting and Refining Co. to design, and superintend the building of a plant Santa Barbara, Mexico. Afterwards, he accepted a chair of applied mathematics at the Unif.of Nebraska, Lincoln for one year. Then he accepted a position with the Jeffrey Mfg.Co. of Ohio, to work on the Panama Canal. His last position was with the Arkansas Farm Co. of Little Rock, with whom he remained until his death. The precious remains were prepared for burial in Little Rock and shipped here Saturday morning. The funeral proceeded from the parents home to the Forrest City cemetery, where he was interred, Rev.J.R.Nelson of the Methodist church performing the ceremonies. Selected pall bearers:Mr.E.A.Breach, and Mr.P.A.Reichardt, of Little Rock; and Mr.James Wolfe, Mr.Wilbur Alley, Mr.Walter Gorman, and Mr.A.D.McDaniel of this city. Some attending were:Mrs.R.K.Fitzhugh, sister of the deceased with her husband and family of Augusta; Mr.J.H.Davis, brother of Baltimore, Md.;Miss Mattie Mai Davis, a sister of Memphis; Mr.Joe Mosby, a cousin of Crawfordsville; Mr.James Lewis of Memphis; Miss Neil Minor of Memphis. He is survived by his parents, three sisters, Mrs.S.C.Neel, Mrs.R.K.Fitzhugh, MIss Mattie Mai Davis, and one brother, Mr.J.H.Davis, who is an electircal engineer with the B.& O. Railroad..
- DAVIS - TROY - - - - 4 30 1940 - 2 2 2005 - COGBILL CEMETERY - Mr. Troy Davis, 1328 Little Flock Drive, Rogers, Arkansas left those of us here February 2, 2005, to join his Lord and Savior in a brand new home in Glory. He leaves a wife, Ella Jo Clark Davis, two daughters, Mrs. W.L. "LaNan" DeVazier of Caldwell, Arkansas, and Mrs. Tony "Janya" Roland. Two granddaughters Miss Aarlah Beth Ramsey and Miss Heidi Noelle Ramsey all of Collierville; mother-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle "Mamaw" Clark; three step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Davis also leaves three brothers, J.D. Davis and Earl Davis of Wynne, Arkansas and Billy Davis of Livingston, Texas. Three sisters, Bertha Broadway of Bryant, Arkansas, Joyce Ann Smith of Vandale, Arkansas and Faye Burns of Forrest City, Arkansas and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Troy was preceded in death by his mother Claudie Maebell Hamrick Davis and his father Dewitt Douglas Davis of Wynne, Arkansas, and infant sister, Baby Girl Davis of Wynne, Arkansas and a brother Curtis Lee Davis of Alamo, Tennessee.Funeral services will be Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the Union Avenue Baptist Church in Wynne at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Church Friday, February 4, 2005. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DAVIS - VERA - M. - - - 11 29 1925 - 10 8 2002 - MARVELL CEMETERY - Ms. Vera M. Davis, age 76, of West Helena, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis.Ms. Davis was born Nov. 29, 1925, the daughter of John Wesley Smith and Nellie Musgrove Smith. She was a housewife and a Baptist.Ms. Davis is survived by one son, Steve Davis of California; one daughter, Kathy Davis of Oklahoma; one sister, Elsie Davis of Lexa; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Ms. Davis will be held Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held graveside on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Marvell Cemetery. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements
- DAVIS - VIRGINIA - H. - MRS - - 1 26 1843 - 1 19 1912 - CITY - DEATH OF MRS.T.C.DAVIS WHO DIES IN FLORIDA=Mrs.Virginia H.Davis after long illness, dies at home of daughter in Sanford, Fla. on Friday, Jan.19,1912. Mrs.Davis had been a long time resident of Forrest City, but had moved to live with her daughter, Mrs.John T.Brady several years ago. Mrs.Davis was born in Brandon, Miss. on Jan.26,1843. She was married their to Lieut.T.C.Davis of the 6th Kentucky Infantry. They moved to Forrest City in 1872, and on Feb.5,1872, Mr.Davis passed away, and was buried in Forrest City Cemetery. Mrs.Davis was a member of the Baptist church, having joined that denomination in early childhood. Mrs.Davis was the mother of three children, two of whom, Mr.William Earl Davis of Waco, Texas, and Mrs.Florence Thomas Brady of Sanford, Fla., survive her. The other child died at the age of three years. Mrs.Davis was one of eleven children, of whom only three sisters survive her, Mrs.B.T.Manning and Mrs.T.V.Prude of Forrest City, and Mrs.W.J.Prude of Hartshorne, Okla. Besides these members of her immediate family, numerous other relatives of this city survive her, the Pearsons and the Semmes of Memphis. The remains were embalmed, and shipped to this city for burial accompanied by Major and Mrs.John T.Brady, her son in law, and daughter. Funeral services were held at the residence to Mrs.B.T.Manning on Monday, and Rev.Geo.H.Kirker of the Presbyterian church substituting for Rev.Garrott of the Baptist church whose son is sick with scarlet fever, officiating at the Forrest City Cemetery. The following gentlemen were pall bearers:Mr.J.D.Baugh, Mr.J.M.Prewett, Mr.J.M.Davis, Mr.T.W.McClendon, Mr.J.T.Sanders, and Mr.J.B.Terry. 1-26-1912
- DAVIS - WILL - - - - unk - 4 3 1908 - UNKNOWN - 4-10-1908 ANOTHER VICTIM=The time will perhaps never come when everybody, will learn than an "unloaded" pistol is dangerous. Forrest City has furnished another example, and Will Davis is dead and Jim Stainback is suffering with remorse and regret that he killed his friend. Last Friday afternoon, Apr.3,1908, about 5 o'clock Will Davis and Jim Stainback, the latter a bartender at the bar of Mallory & Fogg's saloon, engaged in a friendly argument and were kidding one another, when the latter grabbed up a pistol which he supposed was unloaded, and pointing it at his friend, pulled the trigger. Coroner Todd held an inquest and it found that death was by accidental discharge of a pistol.
- DAVIS - WILL - - - - UNK - 6 20 1910 - UNKNOWN - 6-24-1910 Coroner Todd was called to the St.Francis river, Monday, June 20,1910, three miles below Naylor's mill Monday to hold an inquest over the body of Will Davis, who drowned at that point. Davis was employed on the derrick boat, and jumped into the water for a bath and drowned almost instantly. The verdict was drowning, superinduced by a heart attack.
- DAVIS - WILLIE - - - - 1895 - 12 1909 - WIDENER - 12-10-1909 CRUSHED TO DEATH BY TRAIN=Mr.Willie Davis, aged about 14 years of age, stepson of Mr.Powell, station agent at Widener, was killed by a train. His body was so mangled that only the clothes were the identifier for the bright young man, who was loved by all who knew him. The remains were interred at the Widener cemetery on Monday. Mostly un readable, in fact the last name is possibly wrong.
NATIVE - DAVISON - PAULINE - - MRS - SORRELS - 10 24 1919 - 2 7 2001 - FPARK - CENTERVIEW Mrs. Pauline Davison, age 81, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at St. Benards Hospital in Jonesboro.Mrs. Davison was born on Oct. 24, 1919, in Hunter and was the daughter of Sam Sorrels and Laura Nelson Sorrels. She had made Forrest City her home most of her life where she was a retired nurse and a housewife. Mrs. Davison was a member of Second Baptist Church.She was married to Newton Franklin Davison in 1940, and he preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Davison was also preceded in death by six brothers, one granddaughter and one great-grandson. She is survived by two daughters, Laura Ramsey of Glenco and Mary Crowson of Paragould; two sons, Bill Davison and Jerry Davison, both of Forrest City; two sisters, Ona Buchann of Greenbriar and Irene Atkins of Pine Bluff; 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.Visitation services will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Davison will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home, with Rev. Charles Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
- DAWSON - CLYDE - E. - - - 3 12 1924 - 2 21 2001 - CLARK - Mr. Clyde E. Dawson, age 87, of Grubbs, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001, at his home. Mr. Dawson was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Abbie Genoa Dawson; five brothers and three sisters. Mr. Dawson is survived by four sons, Jerry Phillips of Cleveland, Miss., Bubby Huskey of Little Rock, John Edward Dawson and Harry Wayne Dawson, both of Grubbs; four daughters, Anna Ivy of Malvern, Geraldine Powell of Palestine, Debbie Roberson of Bradford and Cathy Holt of Tuckerman; three sisters, Mabel Foster of Weiner, Imogene Dawson of Spokane, Wash. and Nellie Mae Dawson of Texas; 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation services for Mr. Dawson will be Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery in Grubbs, with Dillinger Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
- DAWSON - HUNTER - - - - UNK - 9 22 1899 - MT.VERNON CEMETERY - FORREST CITY TIMES 9-29-1899 Death of Hunter Dawson-The news of the death of Hunter Dawson spread like a pall over the city last Saturday morning. He had been sick sometime, but confined to his bed for only a short time, many of his friends had not heard of his illness, and on Friday night, Sep.22,l899 died suddenly. He was about (>>unreadable) of age, though on account of premature grayness, might have been considered an older man. He died at the home of his brother, Uncle Jake Dawson, about one mile northwest of town, and was buried at the Mt.Vernon cemetery Monday, the remains having been held awaiting the arrival of a brother and sister. Hunter Dawson was a good citizen, very quiet and unassuming in character, and highly respected by all who knew him. Willie Dawson, of Columbia, Tenn. attended the funeral, his sister Miss Bettie was unable to come with him.
- DAWSON - NELSON - - - - 12 16 1912 - 4 25 1999 - PARADISE GARDEN - Nelson Dawson, formerly of Hughes, died Sunday, April 25, in >> Chicago.>> She is survived by four daughters, Ella Trice of Moro, Willie I. >> Brown,>> Gloreatha Jones and Connie M. Jacobs, all of Chicago; and one son, Mr. >> Allen G.>> Dawson of Hughes.>> Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 1, at 12 p.m. at Hughes>> Chapel. Burial will follow at Paradise Garden.>> Arrangements are being handled by Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home.
NATIVE - DAWSON - NORAH - - - - 12 15 1909 - 10 20 2001 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Mr. Norah "Jack" Dawson, aged 91, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mr. Dawson, born Dec. 15, 1909 in Forrest City, was the son of Norah Dawson Sr. and Fruzzie Turner Dawson. He was an employee of Woodhouse Mortuary for 15 years where he served as a funeral attendant. Mr. Dawson was preceded in death by his wife Annie Mae Parker Dawson and is survived by a sister, Mattie Fleming of Gary, Ind. and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Summerfield M.B. Church with Rev. Willie Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
NATIVE - DAWSON - ODYSSEUS - - - - 3 10 1932 - 9 8 2004 - ST.JOHN CEMETERY - Mr. Odysseus "O.D." Dawson, age 72, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Sept, 9, 2004, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital. He was born March 10, 1932, in Madison. He was a retired assembler.Mr. Dawson is survived by six sons, Ronald Dawson of Chicago, Ill., Ricky Dawson of Colt, Richard Dawson of Little Rock, Randell Dawson, Odysseus Dawson Jr. and Cornelius Dawson all of Forrest City; and three daughters, Lillie Suggs, Yolanda Dawson and Stacy Gates all of Forrest City. She is also survived by a brother, Arturo Young of Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Zola Tomlin and Magnolia Whiter, both of Forrest City; 19 grandchildren; and 10 grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Dawson will be held on Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at 2 p.m., at the Rising Sun M.B. Church with Elder Joseph Berry officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery in Madison.
- DAWSON - SON - - - - 1902 - 3 14 1908 - HAYNES - 3-20-1908 The sympathy of the community goes out to Mr.& Mrs.Mart Dawson, of St.Louis, formerly of Haynes, Ark., in the loss by accident of their little blind boy. The little fellow was about six years of age and has been blind for a long time. He was playing in the street with some companions when one of them threw a stone which struck a horse attached to a wagon. The little boy was not able to get out of the way, and was run over breaking his neck. This happened last Saturday, Mar.14,1908, and the remains were brought to Haynes Tuesday and laid in the cemetery. Only a few years ago Mr.& Mrs.Dawson lost a little girl of the same age by being run over by cars in Haynes.
- DAY - LOUISE - - MRS. - QUINN - 7 21 1930 - 9 30 2006 - FPARK - -WESTVIEW-LOUISE DAY 21 Jul 1930 30 Sep 2006 (V) 72335 (Forrest City) 6763 Mrs. Louise Day, age 76, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at her home. Mrs. Day was born July 22, 1930, in Cross County, the daughter of Granville Quinn and Mattie Nichols Quinn. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was an employee of General Industries and was retired from Sanyo. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Day married Lewis Day in 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1983. She is survived by three sons, Donnie Day, Steve Day and Tony Day all of Forrest City; a daughter, Denice Banks of Forrest City; two brothers, Murrell Quinn of Forrest City and Louie Quinn of Marion; a sister, Hattie Mae Goodwin of Indiana; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Day will be held on Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2006-10-02-NEXT TO LEWIS DAY-MARRIED 1952 PER SSDI:LOUISE DAY 21 Jul 1930 30 Sep 2006 (V) 72335 (Forrest City, Saint Francis, AR) 72335 (Forrest City, Saint Francis, AR) 431-44-7341 Arkansas SS-5 Letter
NATIVE - DAY - SAMMY - L. - - - 11 8 1936 - 4 23 2007 - CALVARY - Sammy L. Day, 70, of South Elgin, Ill. passed away Monday, April 23, 2007. He was born on Nov. 8, 1936 in Forrest City, the son of Luther and Inez (Rainey) Day. Sammy spent his early years in Forrest City, moving to the Elgin area in 1960. He worked for School District U-46 38 years prior to his retirement in 2000. Sammy was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing with his grandchildren. He also was a giving man, always contributing to many charities. He will be deeply missed. Sammy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Elgin. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie, whom he married on Sept. 12, 1958; his two children, Gregory L. Day and Sandra (Anthony) Szurko; his three beloved grandsons, Sean, Matthew and Drew; his brother, Robert (Nancy) Day and many family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lewis and Charles "Junior" Day. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 27, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 551 Arlington Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, with Rev. Craig Furtick officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be Thursday, April 26, 2007, at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. Laird Funeral Home is in charge or arrangements. Memorials may be made to the church.Published: 2007-04-26
- DEAN - BESSIE - - MRS. - - 5 3 1909 - 5 11 2003 - HAVEN OF REST CEMETERY - Mrs. Bessie Dean, aged 94, of 103 Brinkley, died Sunday, May 11, 2003 at her daughter's home.She was born May 3, 1909, in Marvell, and worked as a domestic.She is survived by three daughters, Lizzie Mobbley, Addie Cline and Lucendria Glass, all of Brinkley; a sister, Onie Brokenbrough of Los Angeles, Calif.; nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, four great-great-great grandchildren and two great-great-great-great grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Dean will be held at Clay Funeral home, Friday, May 16, 2003, from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2003 at First Missionary Baptist Church with Minister Ricky Hubbard officiating. Burial will follow at Haven Rest Cemetery in Brinkley.
- DEANE - DORA - ANNETTE - MRS. - VADAKIN - 9 9 1887 - 6 9 1909 - CITY - 6-11-1909 MRS.CLIFFORD F.DEANE=Mrs.Clifford F.Deane, formerly Miss Dora Annette Vadakin, eldest daughter of Editor Edwin L.Vadakin, dies in Little Rock Wednesday night, June 9,1909, from the effects of an operation performed two days earlier at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, after several weeks illness. The remains were brought to this city Thursday evening by her father and grandfather, and funeral services were held at the family residence, Rev.Edward T.Mabley of the Presbyterian church conducting the services. Interment was Friday in the family lot of the Forrest City Cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends, who came to mingle their tears with those of the bereaved family. Pallbearers included:Hon.Otto B.Rollwage, Harry Knight, Eugene Williams, Frank Bass, Robert Benson, and James Gilliam. Attendees included:Mrs. W.R.Townsend, Mrs. Nellie Reiss, and Miss Edith and Hurlburt of Shelbyville, and Mrs.Maggie White, Mrs.Laura Morrell, and Miss Mollie White, of Memphis, relatives of deceased. She was educated in the public schools of Forrest City, Memphis, and Shelbyville, Illinois, and took three sessions in vocal instruction, and gave promise of becoming an accomplished musician and singer. Her mother passed away in 1900, she was the granddaughter of Col..Edwin L.Landvoight, publisher of the Times. She was born in Forrest City, Sep.9,1887, being twenty years of age plus 9 months when she passed away. She had been married a little over a year and lived in Little Rock.
- DEARING - CARRIE - KATHLEEN - MRS. - HAMES - 7 24 1927 - 5 6 2003 - FPARK - IMAGE3432 Mrs. Carrie Kathleen Dodd Dearing, age 75, of Forrest City died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at Baptist Hospital - East in Memphis.Mrs. Dearing was born July 24, 1927, in Viola, the daughter of Dale Hames and Gladys Holstein Hames. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life and was a housewife and a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Forrest City.Mrs. Dearing married Charlie Dearing in 1946, and he preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by two sons, Larry Dearing and Kenneth Dearing both of Forrest City; two sisters, Margaret Ann Taylor of Viola and Sharon Reeves of Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Dearing will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DEARING - CHARLIE - ELIZABETH - MRS - NICHOLS - 6 5 1886 - 6 29 1974 - FPARK - 4635&4637 Next to William M.Dearing-Birth: Jun. 5, 1886 Death: Jun. 29, 1974 Obit: June 29, 1974Mrs. C. E. DearingMrs. Charlie Elizabeth Dearing, age 88, died at the Forrest Memorial Hospital in Forrest City Saturday afternoon at 1:30.She had been a patient at Crestpark Retirement Inn and in very poor health the past 4 1/2 years.Mrs. Dearing was born in Cross County, Arkansas, on June 5, 1886, and was the daughter of Tempe Gordy Nichols and John Nichols. She had lived her entire life in Cross and St. Francis Counties.She was a member of the New Prospect Baptist Church East of Colt.Her husband Millard Dearing preceded her in death in 1967.She leaves four sons: John Dearing of Wynne, xcalvin Dearing, O'Dell Dearing and Charlie M. Dearing, all of Forrest City and one daughter, Mrs. John Barksdale of Colt.Also surving are 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.Funeral services by Rev. Cloy Chapman assisted by Rev. Berlon Davis will be held at Stevens Funeral Home at 4 p.m. Tuesday and burial will be in the Forrest Park Cemetery. FAIRVIEW
NATIVE - DEARRINGTON - MARY - LOUISE - MRS. - BROWN - 2 19 1916 - 4 19 2004 - FPARK - Mrs. Mary Louise Dearrington, age 89, of Forrest City, died Monday, April 19, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Dearrington was born Feb. 19, 1916, in Forrest City, the daughter of Ruffin T. Brown and Mary Roland Brown. She lived in Forrest City all of her life, was an employee of Dean's Restaurant and a member of the Landmark M.B. Church.Mrs. Dearrington married Bruce Dearrington in 1943 and he preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by her daughter, Patsie Johnson of Umpire; two sisters, Mildred Stevens of Parsons, Tenn. and Libby Boswell of Forrest City; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Dearrington will be Tuesday, April 20, 2004, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home, with Gary Malone officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. PER SSDI:MARY L DEARRINGTON 19 Feb 1915 19 Apr 2004 (V) 72335 (Forrest City
- DEASON - FRANCES - - MRS. - NEAL - 4 17 1940 - 4 1 2001 - BARNISHAW - Mrs. Frances Neal Deason, age 60, of Wynne, died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at her home in Wynne.Mrs. Deason was born April 17, 1940, in Cross County. She was the daughter of the late John and Viola Holt Neal. She attended school in Wynne and was a 1959 graduate of Wynne High School. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Wynne and Cross County and she was a Baptist.She married Burnis Deason in 1962 and he survives her along with one brother, George Neal of Colt and a host of relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mrs. Deason were held today, Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne with Rev. Arthur Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in the Barnishaw Cemetery at Pine Tree with Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
- DEATON - ROSE - - MISS - - 1892 - 1 24 1908 - JONESBORO - 2-7-1908 News of death of Miss Rose Deacon, formerly of this city at Jonesboro on Jan.24,1908 at the hospital, about sixteen years of age. Her father is Mr.Fred Deacon, formerly of Brinkley.
- DeBELKA - MARY - - MRS. - - Unk - 6 18 1899 - FORREST CITY TIMES - Mrs.Mary DeBelka, of Whitemore, died Monday morning, June 19,1899, and her remains were brought to Forrest City and interred in the city of the dead on the hill. Mrs.DeBelka was well known in the city being the sister in law of Mr.John Stevens of Blackfish.6-23-1899
NATIVE-SP4 US ARMY VIETNAM - DEDNER - MICHAEL - THOMAS - ELDER - - 11 16 1941 - 1 9 2003 - CASTEEL CEMETERY-USARMY VET - Elder Michael Thomas "M.T." Dedner, age 61, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.Elder Dedner was born Nov. 16, 1941, in Forrest City. He was a retired T.V. analyst and a veteran of the United States Army.Elder Dedner is survived by his wife, Shirley Dedner of Forrest City; his father, Sherman Dedner Sr. of Forrest City; a son Darryl Dedner of Forrest City; two daughters, Tracey Bell of Forrest City and LaShonda Dean of Beaumont, Texas; four brothers, Sylvester Peoples of Chicago, Ill., Sherman Dedner Jr., Joseph King and Charles Howard all of Forrest City; three sisters, Eula Mae Humphery of Memphis, Vester Lee Franklin of Chicago, Ill. and Younqunette Little of Forrest City and six grandchildren.Visitation for Elder Dedner will be held at the Clay Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 from 1 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Living God Temple #273 with Bishop Elbert Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery
- DEDNER - SHERMAN - - SR. - - 2 12 1918 - 8 13 2006 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Mr. Sherman Dedner Sr., age 88, of Forrest City, died at his home on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006. Mr. Dedner was born Feb. 12, 1918 in Lockesburg and was self-employed. He is survived by three sons, Sherman Dedner Jr., Joe King and Charles Howard, all of Forrest City; three daughters, Eula May Humphrey of Memphis, Vester Lee Franklin of Chicago and Yonquanetta Little of Forrest City and many relatives and friends. Visitation for Mr. Dedner will be held at Clay Funeral Home on Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, from 12 noon until 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Living God on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m., with Elder Joe Church Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery.Published: 2006-08-17
NATIVE - DEERE - CHARLES - E. - - - 8 21 1941 - 11 25 2003 - FPARK - Mr. Charles E. Deere, age 62, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Deere, born Aug. 21, 1941, in Haynes, was the son of Cleburne Deere and Rosie Ellen Watters Deere. He was a former employee of General Industries and worked at Bond's Grocery. He attended the Church of God.Mr. Deere is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Myers of Wynne; a son, Scottie Deere of Forrest City and four grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Deere will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Stevens Chapel. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DEERE - ROSIE - ELLEN - MRS. - WATERS - 11 7 1921 - 9 4 2003 - FPARK - -WIFE OF CLEBURNE DEERE--CENTERVIEW Mrs. Rosie Ellen Watters Deere, age 82, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003.Mrs. Deere was born Nov. 7, 1921, in Hoxie, the daughter of William and Ida Watters. She made her home in Forrest City most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the Forrest City Church of God.Mrs. Deere was married to Cleburne "Red" Deere and he preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by one son, Charles E. Deere of Forrest City; one sister, Toby Miller of Forrest City; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Deere will be held on Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Other arrangements are incomplete at this time.-PER SSDI:ROSIE DEERE 07 Nov 1920 04 Sep 2003 (V) 72336
- DEES - MARY - JO - MRS - SMITH - 9 16 1926 - 8 30 2005 - HOLLY SPRINGS CEMETERY - Mrs. Mary Jo Smith Dees, age 78, of Memphis and formerly of Henderson, Tenn. and Forrest City, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, in St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Dees was a homemaker and a member of the Holly Springs United Methodist Church near Henderson, Tenn. She is survived by a son, James Dees Jr. of Olive Branch, Miss.; four daughters, Joette Chambers of Olive Branch, Miss., Judy Johnson of Cape Coral, Fla., Janet Eshnaur of Kansas City, Mo. and Joy Posey of Forrest City; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Milton Dees Sr.Visitation for Mrs. Dees will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, in the Chapel of Casey Funeral Home of Henderson, Tenn. Funeral services will be held follow visitation on Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jake Cooper and Rev. Bill Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery.
- DEES - ROSE - MARIE - MRS. - - 2 27 1928 - 3 15 1999 - SUNFORNEY - Rose Marie Dees, 71, died Monday, March 15, in St. Louis.>> She was a resident of St. Louis and a member of the St. Louis >> Martin>> Paradise Temple.>> She is survived by her husband, Walter Dees; 11 children, Carolyn >> Ray,>> Patricia Hyshaw, Walter Dees, Jr., Cynthia Sandford, Janet Marie Edwards,>> Velecia Dees, Ronald Dees, Michael Dees, Alvin Dees, Albert Dees, Alfred >> Dees;>> one step daughter, Annie Mae Green; brothers and sisters, La Frances >> Holmes,>> Juanita Rucker, John Rucker, Jr., Joseph Rucker, Sr., Alvin Rucker, >> Delores>> Henderson, Rosalind Brinkley, and Betty Jean Evans; 35 grandchildren, and >> 22>> great grandchildren.>> Funeral services were held Friday, March 19, at 2:30 p.m. at >> Hightower and>> Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Surforney Young Cemetery in>> Brickeys.>> Pallbearers were John Deal, Walter Simms, Jr. , Michael Edwards, >> Jr.,>> Walter Dees III, Ellis Sandford and Richard Davis, Jr.>> Arrangements were handled by Hightower and Sons Funeral Home.
- DEES - VEATRIES - JOSHUA - - - 9 24 1904 - 12 31 1998 - SUFORNEY YOUNG - Veatries Joshua Dees, 94, died Thursday, December 31, in California. She was a resident of California and a member of the St. John M.B. Church and Lively Stone Church of God. She is survived by one daughter, Daisy Thomas; two sons, Walter and Willie Dees; 17 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 39 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 9, at 12 noon, at Hightower and Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at SurForney Young Cemetery in Brickeys. Pallbearers were Alvin Dees, Walter Dees, Otha Joshua and Micheal Dees. Arrangements were handled by Hightower and Sons Funeral Home.
- DEESE - LIONEL - - - - 7 27 1938 - 7 31 2003 - FPARK - WYNNE -- Graveside services for Lionel Edward Deese, 65, of Wynne who died Thursday, July 31,2003, at his residence will be at 2 p.m. today in Forrest Park Cemetery at FORREST CITY. Thompson Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne is in charge of arrangements. Born in Wynne, he attended school in the Fitzgerald Crossing area and was a farmer in Cross County for many years. He attended the Assembly of God Church. Survivors include one son, Jeremy Deese Powell of Wynne; two daughters, Suzanne Deese Grammer of Dewitt and Shannon Deese Kersey of Clarendon; one sister, Ruby Allen of Midwest City, Okla.; one brother, Keith Hopkins of Joshua, Texas; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack Henry Deese and Beulah Elizabeth Hughes Deese, one sister and two brothers
NATIVE - DeFRANCE - MICHAEL - EDWARD - - - 6 21 1976 - 6 11 2005 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mr. Michael Edward Defrance, age 28, of Forrest City, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at his home. Mr. Defrance was born June 21, 1976, in Forrest City, the son of Michael Defrance and Ether Mullins.Mr. Defrance is survived by both his parents; three sisters, Michelle Defrance, Reickara Johnson and Shenicko Johnson, all of Forrest City; three brothers, Kendrick Mullins and Jeremy Mullins both of Forrest City and Carlos Allen Mullins of Hot Springs.Visitation for Mr. Defrance will be held on Friday, June 17, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2005, at the Taylor Chapel CME Church at 3:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery
- DeLANCEY - BRYAN - HOLDEN - - - 9 24 2000 - 10 30 2005 - LOUGHRIDGE - Bryan Holden Delancey, age five, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, at his home.Bryan was born Sept. 24, 2000, the son of Gerrad Delancey and Jamie Baxter both of Forrest City.He is survived by both his parents and his grandparents Clara Harland, Bonnie and Dennis Delancey, Harry and Molly Fusell and Evelyn Barksdale all of Forrest City and Mark Baxter of Mississippi.Visitation for Delancey will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Loughridge Cemetery near Colt.
USARMY WWII - DeLANCEY - CARL - THOMAS - - - 10 29 1915 - 4 28 2001 - COGBILL CEMETERY - Mr. Carl Thomas Delancey, age 85, of Lipan, Texas, died Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Keeneland Nursing Home in Weatherford, TexasMr. Delancey was born Oct. 29, 1915 in Bells, Tenn.,the son of the late William Samuel Delancey Sarah Louise Welch Delancey. He was a resident of Cross County for 37 years, until 1995. Mr. Delancey was a rice farmer and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Bramlett Delancey Bryan and a son, Darrell Thomas Delancey.He is survived by two sons, Carl William Delancey of McCrory and Dennis Elmer Delancey of Forrest City; five daughters, Lavonda Jean Grogan of Hickory, N.C., Wanda Faye Oswald of Los Lunas, N.M., Janet Yuvonne Loos of Saulsberry, N.C., Sharon Lea Backe of Memphis and Phyllis Ann Harwell of Lipan, Texas; 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Delancey were held today, Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne, with Rev. Arthur Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in Cogbill Cemetery under the direction of Kernodle Funeral Home.
- DeLANCEY - SAMUEL - M. - JR. - - 10 2 1964 - 6 14 2006 - LOUGHRIDGE - Mr. Samuel M. "Rusty" Delancey Jr., age 41, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at his home.Mr. Delancey was born October 2, 1964, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the son of Samuel "Marlin" Delancey and Joyce Ann Bowers Delancey. His maternal grandparents were James Bowers, deceased and Pauline Bowers of Osceola. His paternal grandparents were Amos and Trecie Delancey both deceased. Mr. Delancey was an over road truck driver for Federal Express.Mr. Delancey married Donna G. Pannell in 1986. She survives him along with a son, Darrell Blanton Delancey of Forrest City; two daughters, Ashley "Nicky" Delancey and "Mandy" Raye Delancey Miles and husband Chris both of Forrest City; parents, Marlin and Joyce Delancey of Morrilton, formerly of Forrest City; two sisters, Missie Qualls of Forrest City and Teresa Berry of Alma; a grandson, Gage Miles of Forrest City; a granddaughter, Geordyn Miles of Forrest City. He is also survived by a host of other family members and friends.Services will be Saturday, June 17, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Loughridge Cemetery in Colt. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the funeral home. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DELANO - RICHARD - - - - UNK - 10 12 1910 - UNKNOWN - 10-21-1910 Mr.Richard Delano died at his home in Valonia, Indiana on Wednesday, Oct.12,1910. Deceased was a brother to Messrs.Chas. E. and W.D.Delano of this city. The deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death.
CIVIL-Commander of the Dement's Battery - DEMENT - WILLIAM - FENDLEY - CAPT. - - 1827 - 1907 - FORREST CITY TIMES - Famous Confederate Captain dies, Capt.William Fendley Dement dies in La Plata, Md., commander of the Dement's Battery, famous in the Confederat Army, died at his home near Pomfret, Charles Co, age 80. D.06/07/1907
- DEMPSEY - CLARA - LOUISE - MRS - BIEBER - 10 25 1920 - 10 5 1999 - FPARK - 5082 Next to Thelmer Dempsey-Married May 18,1945-Clara Louise Dempsey, age 78, of Pine Tree, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1999, at her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1920, in Helena and was the daughter of A.C. Bieber and Bessie Harris Bieber. She was a resident of Pine Tree for most of her life where she was a housewife and a member of the Pine Tree Baptist Church. She married Thelmer Dempsey in 1945, and he survives her along with a son, Wayne Dempsey of Pine Tree; two daughters, Margaret Garrett of Forrest City and Nita Kennedy of Colt; one brother, Leroy Bieber of Forrest City; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Barnes in 1987. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Yates officiating with burial following at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DEMPSEY - THELMER - - - - 8 7 1920 - 7 12 2006 - FPARK - 5083 Next to Clara Dempsey-Married May 18,1945-Mr. Thelmer Dempsey, age 85, of Pine Tree, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at his home.Mr. Dempsey was born Aug. 7, 1920, in Ethel, the son of Roe Andrew Dempsey and Josie Benson Dempsey. He lived in St. Francis County most of his life, was a farmer, and was a member of the Pine Tree Baptist Church.Mr. Dempsey married Clara Bieber, and she preceded him in death in 1999. He is survived by one son, Wayne Dempsey of Forrest City; one daughter, Juanita Kennedy of Colt; one brother, Elvis Dempsey of St. Charles; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Margaret Garrett and Dorothy Barnes.Visitation for Mr. Dempsey will be Friday, July 14, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at Stevens Funeral Home at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 15, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery
NATIVE - DENNIS - CATHERINE - - MS. - - 8 31 1931 - 9 7 2000 - J.B.NATIONAL - Ms. Catherine Dennis, age 69, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000, at her home in St. Louis, Mo. Ms. Dennis was born Aug. 31, 1931 in Palestine. Graveside services for Ms. Dennis were held Monday, Sept. 11, 2000 at J. B. National Cemetery with Bro. Gregory Johnson officiating. Funeral arrangements were by Southern Funeral Home
- DENNIS - CHARLES - W. - - - 4 26 1891 - 1 13 1966 - FPARK - CENTERVIEW Birth: Apr. 26, 1891 Death: Jan. 13, 1966 Jan 13, 1966-Services 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 unitl 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.
SP.AM.-TAYLOR RIFLES - DENNIS - JAMES - W. - MRS. - - UNK - 8 5 1897 - FORREST CITY TIMES - Mrs.J.W.Dennis died last night about 8 o'clock. The funeral will take place from the Methodist church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.8-6-1897
SP.AM.-TAYLOR RIFLES - DENNIS - JAMES - W. - MRS. - - UNK - 8 5 1897 - FORREST CITY TIMES - Mrs.J.W.Dennis died last night about 8 o'clock. The funeral will take place from the Methodist church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.8-6-1897
SP.AM.-TAYLOR RIFLES - DENNIS - JAMES - W. - CAPT - - 1836 - 6 27 1896 - CITY - JUL.3,1896 FORREST CITY TIMES:AT FORREST CITY ON SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 27,1896, AT 8:10 P.M., JAMES W.DENNIS DIED. JAMES W.DENNIS WAS BORN IN PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, 1836, CAME TO FORREST CITY IN 1869, AND WAS A SALESMAN FOR THE FIRM OF ABE LONG & CO. FOR THREE YEARS. AFTER THAT THE FIRM OF WYNNE, DENNIS, & BECK, , COMPOSED OF J.W.WYNNE, J.W.DENNIS, AND J.W.BECK WAS ESTABLISHED, AND FOR TWENTY YEARS THEY CONTINUED IN BUSINESS. IN 1889 HE WITHDREW FROM THE FIRM AND DEVOTED HIS INTERESTS TO FARMING INTERESTS. HE WAS A CAREFUL, CONSISTENT, ENERGETIC AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN; VERY CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT, A GOOD HUSBAND, A DEVOTED FATHER, AND A GOOD CITIZEN. HE LEAVES A WIDOW AND THREE CHILDREN TO MOURN THEIR IRREPARABLE LOSS, AND TO WHOM KIND WORDS OF SYMPATHY FROM ALL WHO KNEW HIM ARE OFFERED IN THIS THEIR DEEPEST HOUR OF GRIEF. CAPT.J.W.WYNNE AND WIFE, OF MEMPHIS, CAME OVER SUNDAY TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF THEIR FRIEND, CAPT.J.W.DENNIS.
SP.AM.-TAYLOR RIFLES - DENNIS - JAMES - W. - CAPT - - 1836 - 6 27 1896 - CITY - JUL.3,1896 FORREST CITY TIMES:AT FORREST CITY ON SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 27,1896, AT 8:10 P.M., JAMES W.DENNIS DIED. JAMES W.DENNIS WAS BORN IN PORTSMOUTH, OHIO, 1836, CAME TO FORREST CITY IN 1869, AND WAS A SALESMAN FOR THE FIRM OF ABE LONG & CO. FOR THREE YEARS. AFTER THAT THE FIRM OF WYNNE, DENNIS, & BECK, , COMPOSED OF J.W.WYNNE, J.W.DENNIS, AND J.W.BECK WAS ESTABLISHED, AND FOR TWENTY YEARS THEY CONTINUED IN BUSINESS. IN 1889 HE WITHDREW FROM THE FIRM AND DEVOTED HIS INTERESTS TO FARMING INTERESTS. HE WAS A CAREFUL, CONSISTENT, ENERGETIC AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN; VERY CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT, A GOOD HUSBAND, A DEVOTED FATHER, AND A GOOD CITIZEN. HE LEAVES A WIDOW AND THREE CHILDREN TO MOURN THEIR IRREPARABLE LOSS, AND TO WHOM KIND WORDS OF SYMPATHY FROM ALL WHO KNEW HIM ARE OFFERED IN THIS THEIR DEEPEST HOUR OF GRIEF. CAPT.J.W.WYNNE AND WIFE, OF MEMPHIS, CAME OVER SUNDAY TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF THEIR FRIEND, CAPT.J.W.DENNIS.
- DENNIS - LINDA - SUE - MRS. - FRY - 8 20 1947 - 7 3 2001 - BELL - Mrs. Linda Sue Dennis, aged 53, of Palestine, died Tuesday, July 3, 2001 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.She was born Aug. 20, 1947, in Marmaduke, the daughter of Brouse Fry and Anna Pauline Saylor Fry. She made her home in the Palestine area most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the Palestine Church of Christ.In 1965 she married Wayne Dennis, who survives her. Mrs. Dennis is also survied by a daughter, Shelly Thrash of Palestine, three sisters, Brouseline Perry of Oceanside, Calif., Vickie Whittenton of Moore, Okla. and Elezebeth Mathes of Palestine; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Angelina Dawn Swiney, in 1992 and a brother, Richard Paul Fry in 1994.Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, at Stevens Funeral Home, with Bro. Andy Cates officiating. Burial will follow at Bell Cemetery.
- DENNIS - MARCUS - - - - 1 11 1941 - 9 21 2007 - LOUGHRIDGE - WYNNE - Marcus Dennis, 66, of WYNNE died Friday. He was born Jan. 11, 1941, in WYNNE, son of James and Gurly Dennis. He married Miss Wanda Sue Westmoreland. Dennis enjoyed the outdoors and retired as a commercial truck driver. Survivors include wife, Wanda; sons, Richard and Mark Dennis; daughters, Carla and Sherry Dennis; brothers, J.C., Clarence and Bobby Lee; sister, Jewell; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in WYNNE with interment in Loughridge Cemetery in Colt. Visitation will be tonight, 6-9, at the funeral home
NATIVE - DENT - RUBY - JEAN - MS - - 10 26 1960 - 8 31 2001 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Ms. Ruby Jean Dent, age 40, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, in Forrest City. Ms. Dent was born Oct. 26, 1960, in Forrest City and was the daughter of John Dent and Ophelia Anthony Davenport. She is survived by three sons, Tony Dent, Colby Dent and Tajuan Dent, all of Forrest City; her mother, Ophelia Davenport of Forrest City; nine sisters, Judy Trice, Ruth Welch, Georgia Goss and Betty Alexander, all of Little Rock, Johnnie Mae Hall, Grace Dent, Florence Davenport and Mary Dent, all of Forrest City, and Zizie Akins of Syracuse of New York; five brothers, M.C. Smith, Jr., John Davenport and Dino Dent, all of Forrest City, Roy Lee Davenport of Little Rock and Akie Dent of New York, N.Y. and three grandchildren. Visitation for Ms. Dent will be held Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, at 1 p.m., at New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating the service. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
NATIVE - DENT - TYRONE - E. - - - 6 18 1973 - 5 5 2002 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Mr. Tyrone E. Dent, age 28, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, at University Hospital in Little Rock.Mr. Dent, born June 18, 1973, in Forrest City, was the son of Jack Anderson and Grace Dent. He is survived by his parents; four sisters, Paula Parks of Forrest City, Yceychie Anderson and Ida Fields, both of Stockton, Calif., and Jackie Reed of Kansas City, Mo. and a grandmother, Ophelia Davenport of Forrest City.Visitation services for Mr. Dent will be held Friday, May 10, 2002, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Dent will be held Saturday, May 11, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Redeeming Christian Spiritual Church with Pastor Therother Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
NATIVE - DENT - VENO - D. - - - 10 26 1956 - 7 8 2004 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mr. Veno Dent, age 47, of Forrest City, died Thursday, July 8, 2004, at his home.Mr. Dent, born Oct. 26, 1956, in Forrest City, was the son of John Dent and Ophelia Davenport.He is survived by his wife, Deloris Hunt Dent of Forrest City; his mother of Forrest City; two step-daughters, Sherry Jackson and Mary Jackson, both of Forrest City; a step-son, Jeron Jackson of Forrest City; nine sisters, Julie Trice, Ruth Welch, Betty Alexander, Gracie Dent and Georgia Gross, all of Little Rock; Johnnie Mae Hall, Mary Buckley and Florence Davenport, all of Forrest City, and Zizzie Atkins of New York; three brothers, M.C. Smith and John Davenport, both of Forrest City and Roy Lee Davenport of Little Rock.Visitation for Mr. Dent will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Saint's Temple Church of God In Christ with Elder Michael Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- DENTON - WILMA - ADEANA - MRS - HALL - 3 31 1935 - 9 2 2002 - FPARK - 4799 Next to Luther Denton-Mrs. Wilma Adeana Denton, age 68, of Forrest City, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Denton was born March 31, 1935, in Jonesboro, the daughter of John Jasper Hall and Bertha Nelson Hall. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was retired from G&H Transportation and a member of the Oak Hill Church of God.Mrs. Denton married L.E. Denton in 1947 and he survives her along with three sons, Mitchell Denton, Steve Denton and Greg Denton all of Forrest City; one daughter, Deana Ballard of Forrest City; one brother, Hal Hall of Jonesboro and seven grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Denton will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Oak Hill Church of God on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DEROSSITT - SALLIE - E. - MRS. - - 4 24 1868 - 11 11 1900 - HUGHES - OLD YARD -WIFE OF F.W.DEROSSITT- Death of Mrs.DeRossitt=Mrs.Sallie E.DeRossitt, wife of Hon.Frank W.DeRossitt of Widener, died Saturday morning, Nov.11, 1900, and was buried Sunday in the Hughes Cemetery, the hearse from Stevens Bros.' Undertaking establishment of this city carrying the remains to their last resting place. Mrs.DeRossitt had been an invalid for many months, and death was a sweet relief. She died peacefully. The funeral service was rendered at the grave, where a large number of her neighbors, and friends had assembled to pay their last respects to the memory of the deceased. Mrs.DeRossitt was a member of the Methodist church. She leaves a husband sorely bereaved and many friends to mourn her demise. T.J.Withers was in town from Widener to attend the funeral of Mrs.DeRossitt. Forrest City Times Newspaper Nov.23,1900
- DETTER - GUS - - - - Unk - 8 4 1896 - FORREST CITY TIMES - ANOTHER KILLING AT HAYNES-LUM DAVIS SHOT AND INSTANTLY KILLED GUS DETTER TUESDAY NIGHT WITH A DOUBLE BARRELED SHOTGUN ON THE JESSE BRILEY FARM, HALF A MILE WEST OF THIS PLACE. BETTER WAS HAVING HIS MEALS COOKED AT DAVIS' HOUSE, AND UPON THE REFUSAL OF THE LATTER'S WIFE TO COOK ON THE NIGHT IN QUESTION, A QUARREL ENSUED, WITH THREATENING DEMONSTRATIONS ON THE PART OF DETTER, WHEREUPON DAVIS SEIZED THE GUN AND AND FIRED AT HIM WITH THE RESULTS. DAVIS GAVE HIMSELF UP. 8-7-1896
- DEVASIER - GREEN - - - - 7 14 1849 - 10 11 1910 - BELL - 10-14-1910 SLONIKER MILL TIMES=We regret to learn that Mr.Green Devasier is lying very low in the hospital in Memphis. Later-we learn that Mr.Devasier is dead, and that he will be buried in the Bell cemetery at this place on Wednesday, Oct.15,1910. Mrs.Devasier has the sympathy of the entire neighborhood.
- DEVASIER - JOHN - - - - Unk - 8 5 1899 - FORREST CITY TIMES - We are informed that John Devasier, of Prairie township, Died Saturday night, Aug.5,1899. No particulars available.8-11-1899
- DEVAZIER - ANNA - L. - MRS. - HOLLY - 1 22 1933 - 11 25 2006 - LINDSEY CEMETERY - Mrs. Anna "Lou" DeVazier, age 73, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne. Mrs. DeVazier was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Itta-Bena, Miss., the daughter of Lewis E. Holly and Annie Lloyd Holly. She was a homemaker and co-owned Haynes Grocery in Haynes. Mrs. DeVazier married William Eugene DeVazier in 1955 and he survives her along with two sons, Bill DeVazier Jr. of Marion and James "Jimbo" DeVazier of Caldwell; two daughters, Bonnie Snell of Houston, Texas and Donna Morgan-McMillan of Bryant; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis Holly Jr., Bonnie Ray Holly and Den Holly and one sister, Elizabeth Mitchell. Visitation for Mrs. DeVazier will be held on Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lindsey Cemetery in Forrest City.Published: 2006-11-27
USAF RETIRED - DEVAZIER - JAMES - HOWARD - - - 11 28 1932 - 2 14 2004 - REST HILLS MEMORIAL PARK-USAF RETIRED VET - Mr. James Howard "Popoo" DeVazier, age 71, of Jacksonville, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004.Mr. DeVazier was the son of James Alvin DeVazier and Mable DeVazier. He was employed at Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. for 25 years, was retired from the United States Air Force and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church.Mr. DeVazier is survived by his wife, Monta Sue DeVazier of Jacksonville; two daughters, Sally L. Wilkins of Denver, Colo. and Debra Dendy of Jacksonville; two brothers, William DeVazier of Caldwell and David DeVazier of Clarksville; two sisters, Francis Anderson of Heth and Diane Thomason of Forrest City; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by both his parents.Visitation for Mr. DeVazier will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Griffin-Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at the Griffin-Leggett-Rest Hills Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Rest Hills Memorial Park
- DEVAZIER - LEONARD - - - - 2 25 1919 - 2 25 1985 - FPARK - CENTERVIEW Caldwell ----- February 25, 1985 Leonard "Shorty" DeVazier, age 66, of Caldwell died February 25, at 8:20 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital -- Forrest City. He had been in poor health the past year and in the hospital for one day. He was born February 25, 1919 in Caldwell, the son of Ollie DeVazier and Lela Jones. He made his home in Caldwell all of his life and was a retired supervisor for St. Francis County and was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna DeVazier of Caldwell; four sons, W. L. "Dub" DeVazier of Forrest City, Donald, Jerry and Leonard Earl DeVazier all of Caldwell; two brothers, Winston DeVazier of McCrory and James Elbert DeVazier of Colt; a sister Mrs. Louise Vance of Lonoke; six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 27, at 2 p.m. at Steven Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Martin Jamerson and the Rev. R. B. Hoshaw officiating. Burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City.
- DEVAZIER - THOMAS - BENTON - - - 12 6 1940 - 12 23 2003 - FPARK - 5537 Next to Donna Devazier-Mr. Thomas "Tommy" DeVazier, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mr. DeVazier was born Dec. 6, 1940, in Caldwell, the son of Clarence DeVazier and Maureen Porter DeVazier. He lived in Forrest City for all of his life, and was owner and operator of Arkansas Concrete, a past president of Arkansas Ready Mix Concrete Association and a member of First Baptist Church.Mr. DeVazier married Donna Austin in 1960, and she survives him along with a son, Brad DeVazier of Forrest City; a daughter, Shawn DeVazier Maynard of Forrest City and five grandsons.Funeral services for Mr. DeVazier will be held graveside on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at Forrest Park Cemetery, at 3 p.m. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- DEVERAUX - ED - - - - unk - 8 31 1901 - HUGHES - 9-9-1910 Death of Ed Deveraux=The Times editor and numberous other friends and acquaintances of the family were shocked to learn of the untimely death of Ed Deveraux, a sterling young farmer of this county, which sad event occurred Wednesday morning, Aug.31,1910, at the home of Mr.& Mrs.George Owen on the old Mallory place, northeast of town where he had been ill for some time with typhoid fever. He married Miss Mitchell Littlefield last year, we believe, and she survives him, as does his mother, several brothers and sisters and other relatives. He was son of Mr.N.J.Deveraux, deceased, formerly a contractor and builder of this city, who is kindly remembered by many who have lived here since the early 80's. He had been working at Round Pond. The funeral took place from the Oliver home and was conducted by Rev.B.L.Wilford of the Methodist church, the remains were interred in the Hughes cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Card of thanks from Steve Deveraux in same paper.
- DEVEREUX - MITCHELL - - MRS. - LITTLEFIELD - 1884 - 12 17 1912 - HUGHES - PLOT 1118-0LD YARD-DEATH OF MRS.MITCHELL DEVEREAUX=Mrs.Mitchell Deveraux, widow of the late Edward Deveraux, died on Tuesday, Dec.17,1912, at the home of the deceased's sister, Mrs.Frank Kirby, at Rondo, Ark., and the remains were brought to this city Wednesday under the escort of Mr.& Mrs.Frank Kirby, and little daughter Miss Tommye, when interment was made at the Hughes cemetery, in Johnson township. Deceased's death was due to an acute attack of pneumonia. She will be remembered by many reader of the Times as Miss Mitchell Littlefield, who when a young lady resided at Madison, and was twenty eight years of age at the time of her death.
- DEWS - VIRGINIA - LOUISE - MRS. - TALLMAN - 12 28 1898 - 6 26 2002 - FPARK - IMAGE3468 WIFE OF JOHN E.DEWS-Mrs. Virginia Louise Tallman Dews, age 103, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, June 26, 2002 in Hot Springs.Mrs. Dews was born on Dec. 28, 1898 in Stuttgart, the daughter of Elliot and Carrie Mae Moody Tallman. She attended Ward-Belmont Academy and Northwestern University. Mrs. Dews lived in Brinkley, England, Stuttgart, Little Rock and Forrest City and was a member of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church were she served as a Sunday school teacher, a deacon and an elder.Mrs. Dews married J.E. "Chink" Dews in 1926 who preceded in death along with her two daughters, Hester Dews Woodfield and Anne Dews Ridgeway.Burial for Mrs. Dews was held in Forrest Park Cemetery by Stevens Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church at a later time. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
- DIAMOND - ED - - - - 1878 - 11 1895 - FORREST CITY TIMES - 12-6-1895-Miss Eula Diamond went to Ringville Sunday to attend the funeral of her cousin Ed.Diamond at that place. The unfortunate young man committed suicide Saturday morning by taking morphine. He left a note to his parents but gave no reason for the rash act. He was about seventeen years of age and a moral young man.
S SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II - DICE - JAMES - EDWARD - - - 10 24 1914 - 12 22 1999 - UNKNOWN - James Edward Dice Service Info.: S SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II Birth Date: 24 Oct 1914 Death Date: 22 Dec 1999 Cemetery: Forrest City Cemetery Cemetery Address: 702 W Broadway Forrest City, AR 72335
NATIVE - DICE - MABLE - - MRS. - PARKER - 9 6 1910 - 10 8 2002 - FPARK - Mrs. Mable Parker Dice, age 92, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, October 8, 2002 in Dallas, Texas where she had made her home for the past several months.Mrs. Dice was born September 6, 1910 near Palestine, Arkansas to Virgil Robert Parker and Nora Beard Parker. She married James Edward Dice in 1937 and they enjoyed 62 years of happily married life. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, a charter member of United Methodist Women, Sunday School teacher and youth leader. With her husband, she worked many years as a volunteer for the American Cancer and Heart Societies, staffed the polls on election day, was active in the PTA and was a sponsor for Delta Beta Sigma sorority.She is survived by her daughter Lana Diane Van Giesen and husband Rev. Duane Van Giesen; Jan Dice and husband Larry Brasel; grandson Preston Smith and wife Christiana; and great-granddaughter Ashton Lynn Rone all of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by brothers Vernon Parker and wife Sybil of Yellville, Arkansas and Elmer Parker and wife Florence of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas and loving nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dice, and granddaughter, Lori Thompson and brothers Robert Parker and Melvin Parker and sister Alice Parker.Visitation will be Saturday, October 12, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
NATIVE - DICKERSON - GOLDIE - LYNN - MRS. - JONES - 2 11 1957 - 6 21 2006 - BELL - Mrs. Goldie Lynn Dickerson, age 49, of Forrest City, died on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Forrest City Medical Center.Mrs. Dickerson was born Feb. 11, 1957, in Forrest City, the daughter of Paul Jones and Blanche Bray Jones. She lived in St. Francis County for all of her life and was a dispatcher for the St. Francis County Sheriff's Department. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Palestine.In 1975, Mrs. Dickerson married Melvin E. Dickerson Jr., and he survives her along with one son, Matthew Paul Dickerson of Forrest City; one daughter, Melody Lynn Douglas of Wynne; two brothers, Donnie Jones and Jack Jones, both of Palestine; four sisters, Shirley Carriger and Joyce Long, both of Forrest City, Sandy Hembree of Hot Springs and Lou Fuller of Pocahontas and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Mike Jones and one sister, Darlene Long.Visitation for Mrs. Dickerson will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in Bell Cemetery.
- DICKERT - JAMES - F. - - - UNK - 1899 - FORREST CITY TIMES - In memoriam, since our last meeting of the Quorom court, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe has taken our brothers, P.J.Neely, James F. Dickert, and J.W.Posey from our midst. Respectively:R.W.Peevey/J.J.Wood/J.R.Sanders, Committee.10-6-1899
- DICKSON - HAROLD - DUANE - - - 12 8 1943 - 1 24 2007 - WOODLAND HEIGHTS - Harold Duane Dickson, 63, of Marmaduke passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in Arkansas Methodist Medical Center at Paragould. He was born on Dec. 8, 1943, in Marmaduke to Harold and Lorene Rodgers Dickinson, who preceded him in death. He was joined in marriage to Lynda Jean Stahl of Rector on July 10, 1965. He was a tool-and-die maker and retired owner of Dickinson Custom Tooling in Marmaduke. He was a lifetime resident of Marmaduke and member of Union Central Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Lynda Dickinson of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Melanie Dickinson of Marmaduke and Jennifer and Shanon Anthony of Paragould; two granddaughters, Jordan MaLyn and Maggie Lou Mays; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Shirley Dickinson and Rick and Linda Dickinson; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Larry and Louise Moore, all of Paragould; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Abel and Velma Stahl of Boydsville. Also surviving are two nieces, Debbie Sabo of Little Rock and Lisa Martin of Forrest City; four nephews, Steve Dickinson of Little Rock and Chris Dickinson, Jason Moore and Jake Moore, all of Paragould; one great-niece; and three great-nephews; along with a host of family and friends. Visitation will be this evening at Irby Funeral Home in Marmaduke from 6-9. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Union Central Church of Christ with Barry Joiner and Tim Woolridge officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.
- DIETER - NEOHMI - JEAN - MRS. - BARGER - 12 16 1936 - 5 22 2003 - Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness - Mrs. Neohmi Jean Dieter, age 66, of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 22, 2003, at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis.Mrs. Dieter, the daughter of Marvin Barger and Leona Winters was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness of Forrest City. She is survived by four daughters, Lavonne Eichman of Forrest City, Pamela Davidson of Dixon, Calif., Deborah Poe of Marianna and Jackie Flowers of Ruskin, Fla.; three sons, Fred Watts of Shreveport, La., Alan Watts of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Brian Watts of Bartlett, Tenn.; her mother of Turlock, Calif.; four sisters, Carol Chloupek and Nita Hilton, both of Fremont, Calif., Mildred Barger of Clarence, Mo., and Maxine Myhre of Turlock, Calif.; one brother, David Barger of Turlock, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence P. Dieter.Funeral services for Mrs. Dieter were held today, Monday, May 26, 2003, at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, under the direction of Forest Hill Funeral Home East in Memphis.B.DEC.15,1936 PER SSDI
- DIFFEY - JOELLA - - MRS. - BERRY - UNK - 12 24 1932 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - Mrs. Joella Berry Diffey of Kentucky, former longtime resident of Forrest City, died at noon yesterday at the home of her daughter in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Mrs. Diffey, who was the former Joella Berry, a native of Bentonville, Arkansas, had retired in Kentucky and been making her home with the Alexanders for some time. She died following a short illness.Mrs. Diffey was preceded in death by her husband of many years, John A. Diffey of this city. She is survived by three daughters, Susan Diffey Marlowe of Little Rock, Jo Diffey Alexander of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and Laura Diffey Mazzanti of Forrest City, as well as a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Funeral arrangements in Forrest City are pending and will be announced later.Dec. 25, 1932, in Crossett
- DiGAETANO - JOAN - D. - MRS. - MADER - 10 29 1929 - 2 1 2006 - FPARK - 6899 NEXT TO FRANK DiGAETANO-Mrs. Joan D. DiGaetano, age 76, of Jonesboro, formerly of Forrest City, died Wednesday at the Skill Care Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She had been in poor health for the past several years.Mrs. DiGaetano was born October 29, 1929, in Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of Frank Mader and Julia Craigmile Mader. She lived in Forrest City until moving to Memphis in 2001, was a retired secretary for Sanyo Manufacturing, was a member of the St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church where she was very active and served in the Church Altar Society.Mrs. DiGaetano married Frank R. DiGaetano in 1949, and he preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by two sons; Mr. Frank L. DiGaetano of Jonesboro, and Mr. Michael P. DiGaetano of Cordova, TN, three daughters; Dr. Dolores DiGaetano of Arlington, TN, Ms. Joan DiGaetano of Forrest City and Ms. Susan DiGaetano of Jonesboro and ten grand-children; Joe McMinn, Andy DiGaetano, Maria DiGaetano, Tommy DiGaetano, Jeffrey McMinn, Jack McMinn, Jarod DiGaetano, Joshua DiGaetano, Joseph DiGaetano and Gianna DiGaetano, and two great grandchildren.Services for Mrs. DiGaetano will be held at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Forrest City, 11:00 a.m., Saturday with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening 6:00 till 7:30, with a Rosary beginning 7:30 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are to be made to the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality, 1429 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38104.
- DILDINE - PAUL - McKINLEY - - - 1 7 1922 - 3 10 2000 - FPARK - Next to WIFE Juanita Dildine-WESTVIEW-6612Mr. Paul McKinley Dildine, age 78, of Wynne, died Friday, March 10, 2000, > at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne. > Mr. Dildine was born January 7, 1922, in Savannah, Tenn., and was the son > of William McKinley Dildine and Lettie Irene Allison Dildine. Mr. Dildine was a > retired mechanic, a Mason, a member of the Rensellear Vann Lodge #494 and a > member of the Valley View Baptist Church in Wynne. > Mr. Dildine was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Quinn Dildine > and his second wife, Laverne Hathcock Dildine. > He is survived by one brother, Carl Dildine of Wynne and one sister, > Blanch Dildine Smith of Memphis, Tenn. > Services for Mr. Dildine were held Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 2 p.m. in > the chapel of Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne. Burial followed in Forrest Park > Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Peeler officiating. Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne > was in charge of arrangements.
NATIVE - DILL - JOSEPH - P. - - - 1 27 1940 - 3 11 2006 - FPARK - Mr. Joseph Dill, age 66, of Forrest City, died Saturday, March 11, 2006, at his home.Mr. Dill was born Jan. 27, 1940, in Colt, the son of Henry Author Dill and Dorothy Clark Dill. He lived in Forrest City and Elgin, Ill. and was a batch plant operator for Arkansas Concrete and was a Baptist.Mr. Dill married Judy White in 1975 and she preceded him in death in 2005. He is survived by a son, Joseph Dill Jr. of Elgin, Ill.; a step-daughter, Lisa Rhodenizer of Forrest City; two sisters, Betty Sue McClintock of Searcy and Sarah Jane Bynum of Colt; and four grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Dill will be held on Monday, March 13, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DILL - JUDY - - MRS. - WHITE - 2 9 1941 - 9 7 1905 - FPARK - Mrs. Judy White Dill, age 64, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Dill was born Feb. 9, 1941, in Memphis, the daughter of Robert Edgar White and Eleanor McCown White. She made her home in Forrest City for all of her life. She was retired from the Social Security Adminstration and was a member of the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church.Mrs. Dill married Joe Dill Sr. in 1975 and he survives her along with a daughter, Lisa Carroll Warren of Forrest City; a stepson, Joe Dill Jr. of Elgin, Ill.; a brother, Robert C. White of Little Rock; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Dill will be held on Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Chapman and Rev. Shana Silmon. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery.PREVIOUSLY MARRIED TO JOHNNY RHODENIZER.
- DILLAHUNTY - DELMA - D. - MRS. - - 3 22 1913 - 6 9 2002 - CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK - Mrs. Delma D. Dillahunty, age 89, of Hughes died Sunday, June 9, 2002, at her home in Hughes.Mrs. Dillahunty was a homemaker and a charter member of Town and Country in Hughes. She was also a member of the First Methodist Womens Guild of Hughes and a life long member of the First United Methodist Church of Hughes.Mrs. Dillahunty was preceded in death by her husband Hughe T. Dillahunty and survived by three sons, Hughe M. Dillahunty, Kuhron Meurrier and Sam T. Dillahunty, all of Hughes; three daughters, Eva Pouncey and Fairy Ann Owens, both of Hughes, and Delma Murray, of Hughes and Forrest City; a sister, Allie Vee Dunavant of Hot Springs; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Dillahunty will be held Monday, June 10, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hughes with burial to follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- DILLARD - INFANT - - - - UNK - 4 4 2004 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - The infant son of Crystal Brooks and Lance Dillard Sr. died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. The infant is survived by his mother of Forrest City, his father of Madison, and a brother, Lance Dillard Jr. of Forrest City.Funeral services were held graveside at Casteel Cemetery on Monday, April 5, 2004. The Clay Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
NATIVE - DILLARD - LUVETIA - - MRS. - TABRON - 7 15 1929 - 9 16 2001 - CLARK - Mrs. Luvetia Dillard, age 72, of Colt, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, at Baptist Hospital-East in Memphis. Mrs. Dillard, born July 15, 1929, in Caldwell, was a retired custodian at Caldwell Elementary. Mrs. Dillard is survived by four daughters, Corine Harmon, Christine Finch, Betty Hamilton and Mary Jones, all of Caldwell; four sons, John Dillard Jr., Louis Dillard and Earnest Dillard, all of Caldwell and Eugene Dillard of Forrest City; a foster son, Chester Thompson; two brothers, James Tabron and Ben Harris Tabron, both of St. Louis, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation services for Mrs. Dillard will be held Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ Disciples with Elder Joe King officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
NATIVE - DINWIDDIE - LOUIS - - JR. - - 6 12 1963 - 10 3 2002 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mr. Louis Dinwiddie Jr., age 39, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Dinwiddie was born June 12, 1963, in Forrest City, the son of Louis Dinwiddie Sr. and Edna Lee Carr Dinwiddie.Mr. Dinwiddie is survived by his mother of Forrest City; one daughter, Chiquita Stanback of Forrest City; one son, Louis Dinwiddie III of Forrest City; three brothers, Billy Joe Carr, James Dinwiddie and Walter Dinwiddie all of Forrest City; and one grandchild.Visitation for Mr. Dinwiddie will be held Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Williams Temple Church of God in Christ with Elder James Jenning officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- DINWIDDIE - LOUIS - A. - - - 9 18 1985 - 10 12 2003 - McDONALD CEMETERY - Mr. Louis A. Dinwiddie, age 18, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He was a carpet installer.Mr. Dinwiddie is survived by his mother, Myra Rena Stanback of Forrest City; his great-grandmother Ollie Johnson of Forrest City; three sisters, Shiquita Stanback, Bianca Hall and Jacqueline Hall all of Forrest City; and a brother, Caleb Hall of Forrest City. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Dinwiddie Jr.Visitation for Mr. Dinwiddie will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Chapel of Woodard Funeral Services in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at 1 p.m., at Rising Sun M.B. Church in Forrest City with Rev. Julius Strong officiating. Burial will follow in McDonald Cemetery in McDonald.B.SEP.18,1985 PER SSDI
USAF - DISNEY - ROBERT - MICHAEL - - - 2 21 1944 - 4 8 2004 - GILL CEMETERY-VET - Mr. Robert Michael Disney, age 60, of Biloxi, Miss., died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at the Biloxi Veterans Hospital.Mr. Disney was born Feb. 21, 1944, in Falmouth, Mass. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a Catholic.Mr. Disney is survived by two sons, Michael Disney of Palestine and Brian Disney of Missouri; three daughters, Eve Disney, Patty Halstead and Michelle Disney all of Massachusetts; a brother, Roy Disney and 11 grandchildren.Graveside services for Mr. Disney were held on Monday, April 12, 2004, at 2 p.m., at the Gill Cemetery in Palestine. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
- DIXON - BOB - - - - unk - 5 14 1908 - UNKNOWN - 5-15-1908 Just as we go to press, we learn of the death of Bob Dixon of Wynne, who died yesterday, May 14,1908, after a lingering illness of several months. He had resided here in the past.
- DIXON - ETHEL - - MISS - - 1 15 1921 - 7 31 2001 - ST.JOHN CEMETERY - Ms. Ethel Dixon, age 80, of Lee County, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City.Ms. Dixon was a farmer and a member of St. John M.B. Church.She is survived by a son, Gregory Dixon of Marianna; three brothers, Daniel Johnson, David Johnson and Samuel Johnson, all of Marianna and two grandchildren.Visitation for Ms. Dixon will be Friday, Aug. 3, 2001, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Kennedy Funeral Home in Marianna. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001, at 1 p.m., at St. John M.B. Church with Rev. Spencer Brown officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
- DIXON - HESTER - - MISS - - UNK - 4 23 1911 - UNKNOWN - 4-28-1911 DEATH=Mrs.G.E.Fisher received a letter Sunday from Mr.S.E.Dixon, of Reyno, Ark., conveying the sad news of the death of his sister Miss Hester Dixon, who formerly resided in this city with Mr.& Mrs.John Hanna, had died at his home On Easter Sunday after a short illness. She had undergone an operation the day before for kidney trouble, and never recovered. Miss Dixon was a niece of Mr.Frank Danehower of near Haynes, and was well known here.
- DOBSON - JAMES - - - - unk - 7 28 1907 - UNKNOWN - 8-2-1907 James Dobson, the well known and respected porter for N.B.Nelson & Co., died Sunday night, Jul.28,1907, and was buried Tuesday in the cemetery east of town under the auspices of the Knights of Phytias, of which he was a prominent and faithful member. He had been suffering from hemorrhoids and had an operation performed, after which he died.
- DOBSON - LUCINDA - - MRS - - 1845 - 9 11 1897 - FORREST CITY TIMES - Lucinda Dobson died at Newcastle Saturday morning, Sep.11,1897, aged 52 years and was buried at Bluff graveyard Sunday, She had raised five boys and two girls to respectable man and womanhood, and her death is regretted by all who knew her. Her daughter Lucy is now teaching at Democrat.9-17-1897
- DODSON - THOMAS - EDGAR - Sr. - - 8 11 1918 - 12 28 2003 - FPARK - 4168-Mr. Thomas Edgar Dodson Sr., age 85, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Dodson, born Aug. 11, 1918, in Horn Lake, Miss., lived in Forrest City for most of his life and was a farmer and member of First United Methodist Church.In 1947, Mr. Dodson married Carolyn Kincaid and she preceded him in death in 1955. He married Edith McGee Hall in 1968 and she survives him along with one son, Thomas Edgar "Tommy" Dodson Jr., of Forrest City; one daughter, Gladys Scott of Roe; a step-daughter, Mary Napier of Kimberling City, Mo.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Visitation for Mr. Dodson will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Steven's Chapel with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DOLAN - THOMAS - - - - UNK - 7 6 1911 - UNKNOWN - DEATH=THOS.DOLAN SHOT BY J.J.HUGHES=Mr.J.J.Hughes of Haynes, and Memphis, was arrested in Memphis Sunday night charged with murdering Thomas Dolan, former Jockey, bartender of that city. From the Commercial Appeal:Thomas Dolan was shot and instantly killed Sunday, July 6,1911, in the Cordova Hotel by J.J.Hughes, merchant of Haynes, Arkansas, with a town residence in the Graham flats on Madison Ave. The shooting occurred in Room No.27 of that hotel, which had been taken by Hughes that morning. Four shots were fired by Hughes from an old style 45 calibre single action Colt's revolver. Hughes statement to Capt.O.H.Perry was that Dolan was a bad fellow, and had his diamond stud valued at $250 and refused to give it up, but said that when Dolan got to the room with Hughes, Dolan demanded $50 for the return of the stud. This brought words from both, and the shooting ensued. They had been out for two nights and he go my stud last night. Hughes three brothers, all wealthy men, prepared to spend their fortune in defending him, they are J.J. Hughes, J.L.Hughes, and W.S.Hughes. The accused is widely known as a merchant, polictician, planter, and banker of Haynes, Arkansas, with extensive holdings in Memphis. JULY 21,1911-Hughe Denied Bail=Prosecuting attorney asks Hughes if he has killed four other men, he admits to several. But he was never convicted of murder, he exclaimed, and that he had shot some men that did not die. 11-3-1911 Mr.J.J.Hughes is out on bond, and went to his home in Haynes, bond granted by Judge J.W.Parker after being denied initially by Judge Galloway in Memphis.12/1/1911-Mr.Hughes is ill with Bright's disease, and the Governor of Tennessee has asked for Governor of Arkansas to grant him to the authorities of Memphis. 7-14-1911
- DOLBERSON - TOM - - - - UNK - 12 18 1902 - KENTUCKY - 12-26-1902 Tom Dolberson, met his death Thursday, Dec.18,1902, at a timber camp on 15 mile island. He went to a tent to wake up another man, who pulled an unloaded gun, which was loaded, in a struggle with the other man, Dolberson took hold of the weapon, and it discharged. His remains were shipped to Paducah, Ky. last Saturday.
USARMY - DONALDSON - DANNY - M. - - - 5 19 1936 - 6 12 2007 - FPARK - -NEXT TO ESTHER DONALDSON--6997 Mr. Danny M. Donaldson, age 71, of Palestine, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Donaldson was born May 19, 1936, in Rector, the son of Byron Donaldson and Lola Ahlf Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson lived in Forrest City for most of his life, was a retired vice president of operations for G.E.S. Inc., a veteran of the United States Army and a member of First Baptist Church in Palestine. Mr. Donaldson married Esther Dennis in 1958 and she preceded him in death in 2001. He is survived by a son, Dennis Donaldson of Wynne; a daughter, Dana Totty of Bartlett, Tenn. and seven grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Donaldson will be held on Friday, June 15, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Palestine. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DONALDSON - ESTHER - RUTH - MRS. - DENNIS - 8 6 1937 - 11 15 2001 - FPARK - 6997-Mrs. Esther Ruth Donaldson, age 64, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.Mrs. Donaldson, born Aug. 6, 1937, in Hot Springs, was the daughter of Fred Dennis and Mary Naven Dennis. Mrs. Donaldson was a retired registered nurse and a member of First Baptist Church in Palestine.In 1958, Mrs. Donaldson married Danny Donaldson, and he survives her along with one son, Dennis Donaldson of Wynne; a daughter, Dana Totty of Bartlett, Tenn.; one brother, Fred Dennis of Hot Springs and seven grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Donaldson will be held tonight, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with burial to follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DONALDSON - LOLA - MARIE - MRS. - AHLF - 4 26 1911 - 6 1 2006 - JONESBORO SUN - Lola Marie Donaldson RECTOR -- Funeral services for Lola Donaldson, 95, of Rector, who died June 1, 2006, at FORREST CITY, will be 3 p.m. Saturday in Irby Funeral Home Chapel at Rector with Adrian Parker officiating. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today in Irby Chapel. Mrs. Donaldson was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Donaldson; parents, William and Emma Wyatt Ahlf; and brother, Chester Ahlf. Survivors are a son, Danny Donaldson of FORREST CITY; two grandchildren and spouses, Dennis and Jacque Donaldson of Wynne and Dana and Richard Totty of Memphis; and seven great-grandchildren.B.APR.26,1911 PER SSDI
- DOOLEY - GAITHER - E. - - - 1904 - 1 8 1971 - FPARK - GRACELAND-1822 NEXT TO WIFE LOLA DOOLEY-Gaither E. DOOLEY, age 67, former owner of department stores in Marianna and Forrest City died Saturday, January 8, 1971 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He was born in St. Francis County and was the son of the late William G. and Audie Letherwood Dooley. Mr. Dooley moved to Marianna in 1928. He managed a Kroger store, the Jessie Willis Market and later the W. G. Hoyle Wholesale Grocery. He formed partnership with E. M. Collins of Forrest City and the late W. T. Gerrard of Marianna. He became owner of Dooley's New Star Department Store and Thrifty Department Stores in Marianna and Dooley's Department Stores in Forrest City. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he served as Chairman of the Board Stewards, a Sunday School Teacher, was Chairman and Charter member of the building of the Methodist Youth Camp at Bear Creek Lake. He was president of the Marianna School Board, President of the Rotary Club, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, with burial in Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Forrest City, Stevens Funeral Home in Forrest City is in Charge. He leaves his wife, Lola Mae Castling Dooley of Marianna; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Avery of Memphis; four sisters, Mrs. A. M. Farley and Mrs. Ben Hamilton Sr. both of Forrest City, Mrs. Vernon Thompson of Austin, Mrs. Leon Castling of Marianna and one brother, Finis R. Dooley of Mountain Home; and two grandchildren. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 9, 2005) not in ssdi
- DOOLEY - LOLA - MAE - MRS. - CASTLING - 6 14 1909 - 12 22 1999 - FPARK - GRACELAND 1823 NEXT TO HUSBAND GAITHER DOOLEY-Lola Mae Castling Dooley, 90, of Memphis, formerly of Marianna, died Dec. 22, 1999, at her daughter's home. Mrs. Dooley was born in Magazine and was the daughter of Fred Castling and Eunice Robertson Castling. She attended Draughon's School of Business, was an employee of First National Bank of Marianna and was "Miss Marianna" in 1930. She lived in Marianna for 56 years before moving to Memphis and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marianna. She was preceded in death be her husband, Gaither Dooley. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Avery of Memphis; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with graveside services to follow at Forrest Park Cemetery at 3 p.m., under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
NATIVE - DOOM - NAOMI - R. - MS. - - 6 17 1941 - 9 10 2007 - SALEM CEMETERY - Ms. Naomi R. Doom, age 66, of Des Arc, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, at White County Medical Center in Searcy. Ms. Doom was born June 17, 1941, in Goodwin, the daughter of Raleigh Doom and Ruby Lee Jordon Doom. She was a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine and is survived by two brothers, Raleigh S. Doom of Lancaster, Pa., Rommie Doom of Hazen and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation for Ms. Doom will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery in Goodwin.Published: 2007-09-11
- DORTCH - TOMMIE - - - - 5 5 1922 - 11 9 1999 - LOCUST GROVE - Mr. Tommie Dortch, aged 77, of Palestine, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 1999, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He was born May 5, 1922, in Cotton Plant and was a builder. Mr. Dortch is survived by four sons, Tommie Dortch Jr. and Virgil Dortch of Evanston, Ill., Eugene Dortch of Palestine and Stevie Nickleberry of Madison; six daughters, Doris Bryant of Los Angeles, Calif., Bertha Lee Dortch of Inglewood, Calif., Queen Elizabeth Burks and Margaret Burton of Chicago, Willa Austin of Little Rock and Barbara Majeed of Fayetteville, Ga.; three brothers, Clifton Dortch, Charles Dortch and Avant Dortch, all of Chicago, Ill.; four sisters, Fannie Bell Hampton and Ruby Coburn of Chicago, and Margaret Radcliff and Rosette Reese of Cleveland, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 12) at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. at Lane Chapel CME Church with the Rev. Wiliford Banks officiating. Burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
- DOTSON - EMMA - - MRS. - WILLIAMS - 1944 - 10 31 2002 - LAKEVIEW CEMETERY - Mrs. Emma "Jean" Williams Dotson, age 58, formerly of Forrest City, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a housewife and mother.Mrs. Dotson is survived by her husband of 38 years, Theodis Dotson of Cleveland, Ohio; four sons, Dexter Dotson, Warren Dotson and Christopher Dotson all of Cleveland, Ohio, Demetrius Dotson of Yakota Air Force Base in Japan; one daughter, Kelly Marie Dotson of Cleveland; four brothers, Arron Williams and Ocie Williams, both of Madison, Willie B. WIlliams and Eddie Williams of Forrest City; four sisters, Pinkie Mae Brandon of Chicago, Ill., Flossie Champ and Jane Ella Rodgers of Forrest City and Florene Johnson of Little Rock, and five grandchildren.Services for Mrs. Dotson were held on Nov. 9, 2002. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio.
- DOTSON - MYRTIS - - MRS. - BROWN - 7 30 1929 - 8 7 2001 - Mt. Zion Cemetery in the Tuni Community - Mrs. Myrtis Dotson, age 72, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at her home.Mrs. Dotson, born July 30, 1929, was a retired nurses aid at Forrest Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, James Dotson of the home; five daughters, Rose Mary Simmons, Debra Dotson, Vernice Dotson, Sharon Dotson and Gwendolyn Dotson, all of Pine Bluff; four sons, Larry Dotson of Little Rock, Leon Dotson of St. Louis, Mo., Harold Dotson of Jonesboro and Thomas Dotson of Forrest City; four sisters, Thelma Coleman of Los Angeles, Calif., Deloise Tyler of Memphis, Annie Brown, of Dallas, Texas and Tolise Bingham of St. Louis, Mo.; six brothers, Henry Brown Jr., Charlie Brown, Andrew Brown, Winston Brown, Silas Brown and Houston Brown, all of Forrest City and 10 grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Dotson will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, at 12 p.m. at Days Temple Church of God in Christ with Elder John Henry Jennings officiating with burial to follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in the Tuni Community under the direction of Clay Funeral Home. A wake will be held Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Chaple of Clay Funeral Home.
- DOTSON - OLLIE - HERMAN - - - 9 12 1934 - 5 6 2001 - Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Cleveland, Ohio - Mr. Ollie Herman Dotson, age 66, formerly of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in Cleveland, Ohio.Mr. Dotson was born Sept. 12, 1934, to Willie James and Judy Ellis Dotson in St. Francis County. He moved to Cleveland in 1957.Mr. Dotson is survived by his wife, Carrie B. Searcy Dotson; two daughters, Darlene Roberts and Verlinda Dotson, both of Chicago, Ill.; six sons, Jeffery Dotson of Chicago, Ill., Herman T. Dotson, Gregory Dotson, Kevin Dotson and Michael Dotson and Don Adams, all of Cleveland, Ohio; three sisters, Lebertha Dotson of Cleveland, Ohio, Barbara Dotson and Odean Dotson, both of Forrest City; three brothers, James Dotson, Hugh Lester Dotson and Theodis Dotson, all of Forrest City; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Dotson.Funeral services were held Saturday, May 12, 2001, at Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Cleveland, Ohio, with Bishop F.E. Perry officiating the services.
- DOUGHERTY - ROBERT - LEE - - - 3 18 1865 - 6 28 1912 - CITY - -Photo May 2006-Gravestone IMAGE1379&1380 6-28-1912 DEATH OF MR.LEE DOUGHERTY=The harvest of the Grim Reaper in Forrest City this week has been appalling. This morning, June 28,1912, death entered the home of Mr.& Mrs.Lee Dougherty and claimed the body of the former, leaving the good wife broken-hearted and distraught in the anguish of grief and bitter dispair. Lee Dougherty, prior to the fatal illness, brought on by a complication of diseases, by which he was laid low a couple of months ago, had served the people and business men of this city as Night Marshall for over four years. By all his friends, and they were many, he was recognized as a man of high courage and a stranger to fear. At the time of his death, the deceased was forty six years of age. When a boy of seventeen, he took up the life of a railroad man-first as a fireman, then as a locomotive engineer, and later as a steam shovel man, and at various times he had worked for the old Little Rock & Memphis Railroad, the Illniois Central, and the Rock Island. At one time he was affiliated with the B. Of R.T. and the Elks lodges, and at the time of his death was a member in good standiing of the Woodmen of the World, Odd Fellows, and the Woodmen Circle. R.L. (Lee) Dougherty was born at Spring Creek, Phillips county, Arkansas, and was married fifteen years ago to Miss Mattie Tyler, of this county. The remains will be laid to rest at the Forrest City cemetery Sunday under the auspices of the Geo.P.Taylor Lodge No.196 I.O.O.F. Religious services by Rev.E.T.Mabley.
- DOUGLAS - ANDREA - L. - MRS. - RICE - 2 13 1949 - 4 10 2007 - HARRIS CHAPEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Andrea L. Rice Douglas, age 58, of St. Francis County, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at her home. Mrs. Douglas was born Feb. 13, 1949, the daughter of John C. Rice and Flora Bell Jordan. She was a member of Beck Spur Baptist Church. Mrs. Douglas is survived by her husband, Thomas Douglas of the home; three sons, John Douglas of Colt and Jeremy Shane Douglas and Adam G. Douglas both of Caldwell; three brothers, William Rice of Caldwell, J.C. Rice of Forrest City and Daniel Rice of Fayetteville; one sister, Sue Moody of Palestine and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Tina Ellis. Visitation for Mrs. Douglas will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery.Published: 2007-04-10
- DOUGLAS - AUGIE - LEE - MRS. - DUNCAN - 8 20 1924 - 8 19 2005 - HUGHES - Mrs. Augie Lee Duncan Myers Douglas, age 80, of Wynne, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne.She was the daughter of Charlie Lee and Florence Elizabeth Duncan. Mrs. Douglas was a member of the Pine Tree Baptist Church.Mrs. Douglas is survived by five sons, Freddie "Tom" Myers of Hughes, Charlie Myers of Colt, Roy Myers, Bill Myers and James "Jamie" Myers, all of Gurdon; four daughters, Liz Cooper of Gurdon, Freda Cardenes of Garland, Texas and Mary Ashley of Clinton; one brother, Torris Duncan of Osecola; 23 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, James Douglas and Fred Simon Myers; a daughter, Julie Ann Hathcock; two brothers, Horace Duncan and Jim Duncan and three sisters, Oleata, Jessie Mae and Laverne.Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Burial followed in Hughes Cemetery.
- DOUGLAS - MARY - - MRS. - - 1916 - 12 30 2000 - Pilgrim Cemetery - Mrs. Mary Douglas, age 84, of Marianna, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.Mrs. Douglas was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter, Gloria Berry, of North Little Rock; five sons, Herman Douglas, Melvin Douglas, both of Chicago, Ill., Carl Douglas, of Manhattan, Kan., James Douglas, Fred Douglas, both of Marianna; three sisters, Mary Butler, of St. Louis, Vora Bell Foster, of Oak Forrest, Pearlie Mae Jones, of Marianna; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Douglas will be Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Douglas will be Saturday Jan. 6, 2001, at noon, at Bethleham M.B. Church. Burial will follow at Pilgrim Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
- DOUGLAS - MARY - ANTOINETTE - MRS - - 3 24 1850 - 7 5 1912 - LOUGHRIDGE - 7-12-1912 DIES OF GRIEF OVER CONVICT SON= Shock of Ensley Douglas conviction for assault kills aged mother.Mrs.Mary A.Douglas, 62 years of age, mother of Ensley Douglas, who, a few days earlier, received a penitentiary sentence of 10 years, died at her home, July 5,1912, in Argenta. It is said she died of a broken heart, brought on by worry over her son's arrest, and subsequent conviction and sentence. The sad affair has profoundly shocked the community in which she has lived for twelve years. She leaves three daughters and two sons. Her health has declined since the ordeal her son has suffered. The body will be taken to her old home, Colt, and burial. Services will be held in Argenta this evening, Rev.P.C.Fletcher, of the Methodist church will officiate. Gazette, 6th.
NATIVE - DOUGLAS - MAUDE - - MRS. - WURBURGER - 1 23 1911 - 4 2 2002 - Hopewell Cemetery in Gill - Mrs. Maude Douglas, age 91, of Memphis, died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Douglas, born Jan. 23, 1911, in Forrest City, was the daughter of William Wurzburger and Coda Lee Rawlison Wurzburger. Mrs. Douglas, formerly of St. Francis County, had lived in Memphis for the past 20 years and was a housewife and a Baptist.In 1929, Mrs. Douglas married John Douglas and he preceded her in death in 1972. She is survived by two daughters, Lynn Byard of Memphis and Juanita Fountain of Ashville, N.C.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Douglas will be Wednesday, April 3, 2002, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Douglas will be held, Thursday, April 4, 2002, at Hopewell Cemetery in Gill under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DOUGLAS - R. - W. - - - 1847 - 7 17 1910 - CITY - 7-22-1910 Death of R.W.Douglas=Mr.R.W.Douglas, aged 63 years, died at the home of the family of his son, Mr.& Mrs.H.O.Douglas, in this city, Saturday morning, July 17,1910, and was buried the same afternoon at the Forrest City Cemetery, Rev.Edward T.Mabley officiating. Deceased was formerly a resident of Newport, but has been a sufferer from bowel complaint and has been seriously ill for about eight weeks prior to his death, at the home of his son. Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs.Lou Douglass, and daughter, Mrs.Maude Smith, of Newport, and Mr.H.O.Douglas, Superintendent for the Consumers Cotton Oil Mill Co., at this place.
- DOWNEY - LOUELLA - N. - MRS. - BOWMAN - 2 21 1928 - 12 17 2005 - FPARK - IMAGE3048-Mrs. Louella N. Downey, age 77, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at the N.E. A. Medical Center in Jonesboro.Mrs. Downey was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Neosho Rapids, Kan., and was the daughter of Everett M. and Gazelle Bowman. She lived in St. Francis County for the past 37-years and was a retired cafeteria worker for the Forrest City School District. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church, was a member of the Eastern Star, the Order of the Amaranth, a former Boy Scout Leader, a member of the U.M.W., the Hospital Auxiliary and was a dedicated poll worker for the St. Francis County Election Commission.Mrs. Downey married Burl H. Downey in 1950 and he survives her along with two sons, David A. Downey of Forrest City and Everett A. Downey of New Hampshire; one brother, Iden Bowman of Mission, Kan.; one sister, Alice Pintar of Bonner Springs, Kan., and four grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Downey will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Downey will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DOWNS - MOLLIE - - - - UNK - 5 9 1899 - FORREST CITY TIMES - An aged woman, named Mollie Downs, well known to a large number of citizens, and who worked last year at the residence of W.H.Aldridge, committed suicide at the home of Roswell on the Wynne place, west of town, Tuesday, May 9,1899, while she was babysitting the kids while the rest of the family was in the fields. She was the mother of the ex-jailer Jim Wilson's wife.5-12-1899
NATIVE - DOYLE - JUSTER - JR. - REV. - - 3 15 1947 - 9 25 2004 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Rev. Juster Doyle Jr., age 57, of Palestine, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, at his home.Rev. Doyle, born March 15, 1947, in Forrest City, was the son of the late Juster Doyle Sr. and Iola Hamilton. He was a retiree of Sanyo Manufacturing where he worked for 37 years.Rev. Doyle is survived by his wife, Annie Banks Doyle of Palestine; two daughters, Charlotte Doyle of Forrest City and Chentalia Lane of Palestine; three sons, Jeffery Doyle and Terry Doyle both of Forrest City and Jerry Doyle of Memphis; three sisters, Bernice Bradley and Bessie Smith, both of Forrest City and Estella Marlowe of Benton Harbor, Mich.; a brother, Willie James Doyle of Benton Harbor, Mich., and nine grandchildren.Visitation for Rev. Doyle will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, from noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Palestine-Wheatley High School Gymnasium with Rev. Lee Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- DOYLE - MARY - - MRS. - - 5 12 1916 - 2 3 2003 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Mary Doyle, age 86, of Haynes, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003. She was a retired housekeeper. Mrs. Doyle is survived by her husband, W.L. Doyle; one son Floyd Bilups of Haynes; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Doyle will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at 12 p.m. at the Spring Grove Church in Haynes with Rev. C. Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- DOYLE - MILTON - - - - UNK - 9 13 1908 - UNKNOWN - 9-18-1908 DRUNKEN MAN KILLED=Passenger train no.41 going east from Little Rock, Sunday morning ran over and killed a man named Milton Doyle near Beck's switch, a few miles west of town. The engineer stated that he discovered two men on the track near Beck's Switch, blew the alarm, and expected them to get off the track, but they made no effort, and he was unable to stop the train in time, throwing one over the right of way, and passing over Doyle. The other man, who was asleep when found, was brought along with Doyle's body to Forrest City and the other man was put in the callaboose. Coroner Todd's inquest found from the other man that Doyle and he had bought several bottles of whiskey and started for Palestine, embibing liberally on the way, and the railroad was held blameless. The body was returned to Palestine for burial.
CIVIL - DOYLE - PETER - - - - 1840 - 2 24 1905 - CITY - Per Grandson, Peter and Ellen Doyle, were parents of his father. My father, Charles E Doyle (b.1911, d1998) grew up in Forrest City, on N Washington St. Charles Jr. Oct.2007.Death Peter Doyle. The Family of Mr. Peter Doyle received a telegram on February 24, 1905, from Johnson City, Tennessee, conveying to them the sad news of his death at the National Military Home, located in the mountains of Tennessee, where he had gone for his health just three months previous. He was taken ill very suddenly and died in a few minutes of heart failure. He had been feeling well for a couple of weeks, but neither himself nor his family realized that his condition was serious until the sad news of his death reached here. Mr. Peter Doyle was born in Ireland in 1840, and came to this country in 1852. He was a Federal soldier, and at the time of his death was enjoying a rest in the National Home for indigent and decrepit solders, being in his 65th year. Mr. Doyle was married 29 years, and had been a resident of Forrest City 20 years. He was a stone-cutter by trade, and many beautiful monuments now stand in the little cemetery on the hill, silent mementos of his skill. He left his wife and five children, viz: Misses Mamie and Stella, Mrs. McDermott, of Minnesota, William and Frank, all of whom , except Mrs. McDermott, were present at the funeral ceremonies. The remains arrived here Monday night, and were tenderly laid away in the Forrest City Cemetery Tuesday forenoon, Rev. Geo. E. Hansock, of the Church of the Good Shepherd, officiating. The Times sincerely sympathies with the family, who are sorely grieved. Many God comfort them.- Brenda Huntley Added: 11/3/2007 Forrest City Times Newspaper
- DOYLE - W. - L. - - - 4 15 1930 - 11 30 2003 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mr. W.L. Doyle, age 73, of Camden, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at Baptist Health in Little Rock.Mr. Doyle, formerly of Marianna, is survived by a son, Floyd Billups of Haynes; a brother, Leo Doyle of Camden; 10 grandchildren and 15-great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Doyle will be held on Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at 1 p.m. at New Hope for Today Church with Rev. Floyd Billups officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- DOZIER - NETTIE - MAE - MRS. - - 5 21 1912 - 4 1 1999 - CENTER POINT - Nettie Mae Floyd Dozier, 86, died Thursday, April 1, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was a resident of Moro for the past 40 years, coming there from Hazen. She was a member of the Moro Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and taught GA and Bible School. She also was a member of the Moro Home Demonstration Club. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Floyd of Stuttgart, Benny Floyd of Cabot and Jerry Floyd of Moro; one sister, Betty White of Hazen; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Enos Floyd and James A. Dozier. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 3, at Moro Baptist Church at 10 a.m., with Bro. Charles Wesley Jones and Bro. Bill Elliot officiating. Burial followed at Center Point Cemetery in Hazen. Pallbearers were Mark Waldrip, Billy Kelly, Buddy Grady, Johnny Dozier, Burnell Minton, Larry Kee. Honorary pallbearers were Lucky New, Marlin Dailey, Virgil Guynes, Jack Hill, Kenneth Byrd, Walter Gillenwater and Jessie Smith. Arrangements were handled by Fowler Funeral Home in Brinkley.
- DRAUGHON - LOVE - - - - 10 15 1922 - 1 29 2007 - COGBILL CEMETERY - Mr. Love Draughon, age 84, of Wynne, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at his home. Mr. Draughon was born Oct. 15, 1922, in Jackson, Miss., the son of Clyde Draughon and Minnie Thomas Draughon. He lived in South Bend, Ind. from 1953 until 1988 and worked as a welder for Armco Steel, retiring in 1985. Mr. Draughon returned to Cross County in 1988 and was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. Mr. Draughon is survived by his wife, Dora Draughon of Wynne; two sons, Kenny Nichols of Wynne and Dale Nichols of Dewitt; five daughters, Linda Thompson of Ardmore, Okla., JoAnn Horton of Forrest City, Marsha Thompson of Hot Springs, Barbara Welch of Nashville, Tenn. and Faye Gutierrez of Elgin, Ill.; two sisters, Freida Wood of Magnolia and Dolores Findlay of Lafayette, Ind. and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Miller Draughon in 1988; his second wife, Margie Clark Draughon in 1998; a brother, Arthur Draughon in 1992 and two sisters, Juanita Nichols in 2001 and Wanda Sanders in 2006. Visitation for Mr. Draughon will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at 10 a.m. at Kernodle Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Green and Rev. J.W. Hirons officiating. Burial will follow in Cogbill Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the Antioch Baptist Church in Wynne.Published: 2007-01-31
- DREXLER - CHRISTINE - - MRS. - WEST - 6 12 1915 - 9 21 1999 - UNKNOWN - Christine West Drexler, age 84, of Wynne, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at her home. She was born June 12, 1915 in Gill and was the daughter of Richard D. West and Mary E. Cox West. She was a former resident of St. Francis County and a graduate of Forrest City High School. She was a member of the Wynne Music Club and the Wynne Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, David Drexler of Wynne; and one brother, Gordon E. West of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard M. West and Leonard F. West and two sisters, Helen W. Rich and Lora West Gatten.
- DRIVER - CHARLES - - - - 9 15 1980 - 11 26 1999 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - Charles Driver, 19, of Forrest City, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in South Carolina while on a hunting trip. He was born Sept. 15, 1980, in Naples, Fla. He is survived by his parents, Randy and Brenda Driver of Forrest City; four sisters, Amanda Driver, Angela Driver, Katie Driver and Jamie Driver, all of Forrest City; a grandmother, Margaret Griggs of Forrest City; grandparents John and Betty Wryals of Immokalee, Fla., and host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Charlie Griggs and Charlie Driver. A memorial will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at the home of Randy and Brenda Driver, 27 SFC 331, Forrest City
- DRONE - JADEN - T'YEL - - - 1 28 2003 - 6 29 2003 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Jaden T'yel Drone, age five months, of Forrest City, died Sunday, June 29, 2003, in Parkin.Jaden was born Jan. 28, 2003, the son of Rico Pounds of Parkin and Yolanda Drone of Forrest City. He is survived by both parents; a brother, Jorden Drone of Forrest City; and a sister Jakayla Drone of Forrest City.Funeral services were held graveside on Thursday, July 3, 2003, at 12 p.m. at Forrest City Cemetery with Evangelist Robert Patterson officiating. Clay Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements
- DRUMMOND - DAVID - JOE - - - 9 18 1951 - 5 15 2001 - HARRIS CHAPEL CEMETERY - Mr. David Joe Drummond, age 49, of Vanndale, died Tuesday, May 15, at his home.Mr. Drummond was born Sept. 18, 1951, and was the son of John Davis Drummond and Jewel Sellers Drummond. He was a carpenter.Mr. Drummond is survived by his mother, Jewel Drummond of Wynne; one daughter, Genevieve Drummond of Wynne; two stepsons, Donnie Drummond and Steven Carlys Drummond, both of Colt; four brothers, Johnny Lee Drummond of Nebraska, Lonnie Drummond, Jimmy Drummond and Wayne Drummond, all of Wynne and three sisters, Brenda Yarbro, Rebecca Graves and Martha Bunch, all of Wynne.Visitation for Mr. Drummond will be Wednesday, May 16, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 17, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. T.G. Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Harris Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
- DRUMMOND - JOHNNY - LEE - - - 12 23 1946 - 11 28 2004 - HARRIS CHAPEL CEMETERY - Mr. Johnny Lee Drummond, age 53, of Fairbury, Neb., died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at his home.Mr. Drummond was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Wynne, the son of John Davis Drummond and Annie Jewel Sellers Drummond. He was a lineman for a power construction company and a Baptist.Mr. Drummond is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Drummond of the home; his mother of Wynne; a son John Drummond of Fulton, Ky.; a daughter, Rhonda Garner of Gleason, Tenn.; three stepsons, Brian Beall and Greg Beall both of Austin, Texas and Kurtis Beall of Omaha, Neb., and a stepdaughter, Belinda Beall of Fort Worth, Texas. He is also survived by three brothers, Lonnie Drummond, Jimmie Drummond and Wayne Drummond all of Wynne; three sisters, Brenda Yarbro, Becky Graves and Martha Bunch all of Wynne and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, David Drummond.Visitation for Mr. Drummond will be held on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, in Fairbury, Neb. and on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Ellis Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery near Wynne.
- DRURY - JEANNETTE - ELDORA - MRS. - - 10 6 1915 - 3 9 2000 - OHIO - Jeannette Eldora Drury, age 84, of Stoutsville, Ohio, died Thursday March > 9, 2000, at Berger Hospital in Circleville, Ohio. > She is survived by two sons, Winfred G. "Bud" Drury of Forrest City, and > William Drury of Groveport, Ohio; one daughter, Mary Jean Rhoten, of > Stoutsville, Ohio; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. > Visitation will be Monday, March 13, 2000, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 > p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wellman's Funeral Home in Circleville, Ohio. Funeral services > will be Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Wellman's Funeral Home.
NATIVE-WWII WITH PURPLE HEART - DRURY - JOHN - THOMAS - - - 10 23 1919 - 11 14 2003 - FPARK - IMAGE2503&2506 Mr. John Thomas Drury, age 84, of Pine Tree, died Friday, Nov. 14 2003, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro.Mr. Drury was born Oct. 23, 1919 in Colt, and was the son of Charles Drury and Cora Green Drury. He lived in the Pine Tree area for most of his life and was a veteran of World War II. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Drury was a charter member of the St.. Francis County Farmers Association. He was a member of the Colt United Methodist Church.In 1954 Mr. Drury married Inez Spince, and she preceded him in death in 1979. He married Ida Whittle in 1980, and she survives him, along with four daughters, Debbie Clegg of Colt, Johnny Jones of Forrest City and Pat Johnson and Phyllis Weddington, both of Wynne; a stepson, Buddy Whittle of Forrest City; three sisters, Vera Brown and Martha Bennett both of Wynne and Elizabeth Adams of Colt; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One sister, Viola Jordan, preceded him in death.Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- DUBLIN - WILLIAM - BROOKS - JR. REV.DR. - - 1 8 1939 - 12 2 2003 - DILLWYN, VA. - Rev. Doctor William Brooks Dublin Jr., age 64, of Fairfield Bay, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003.Dr. Dublin was a retired pastor of the United Methodist Church and served parishes in Tennessee, Virginia and Arkansas. He was a certified sports official and sports writer, most recently serving at the Sports Editor for the Sun-Times, in Heber Springs. He also received degrees from Brigham Young University, the Memphis Theological Seminary and the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.Dr. Dublin is survived by his wife, Rose; four daughters, Lee Anne Grace, Colleen Dublin and Mary K. Oglesby all of the Tupelo, Miss. area and Cynthia Brooks Ball of Oxford, Kan.; two stepdaughters, Denise Rice of Tulsa, Okla. and Lynette Edgar of Heber Springs; a stepson, Bob Hufford Jr. of Little Rock; 13 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Spencer Lea Dublin and Dr. William Brooks Dublin and his first wife, Dr. Mary Virginia Charlton.Visitation for Dr. Dublin will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Olmstead Funeral Home in Heber Springs. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at 10 a.m., at Maranatha Assembly of God in Shirley. Burial will be held in Dillwyn, Va.
- DUDLEY - BESSIE - MAY - MISS - - 1905 - 6 15 1907 - HAYNES - 6-21-1907 Bessie Dudley, the sweet little daugher of Mr.& Mrs.Wm.Dudley died last Saturday, June 15,1907, and was buried the same day at Haynes cemetery. She was but two years of age.
- DUFF - ANGELA - FAYE - MISS - - 1972 - 5 15 2002 - PARADISE GARDENS CEMETERY - Ms. Angela Faye Duff, 30, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in Earle. Duff was an assembly worker.She is survived by her father, Rufus Duff of Forrest City; two sons, Tyler Duff and Justin Duff; four sisters, Carolyn Bean, Jeanelle Duff and Donna Duff, all of Little Rock, and Jacqulyn Lewis of Memphis; five brothers, Barry Duff and Lonnie Duff of Atlanta, Martin Duff and Ronnie Duff of Forrest City and Rufus Duff III of Little Rock, and a grandmother Odell Duff of Atlanta.Visitation for Ms. Duff will be held today, May 17, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Salem M. B. Church in Forrest City. Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Salem M. B. Church with burial to follow at Paradise Gardens Cemetery. Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments.
NATIVE - DUFF - MARTIN - - - - 9 25 1968 - 9 20 2005 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Mr. Martin Duff, age 36, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005. Mr. Duff was born Sept. 25, 1968, in Forrest City, the son of Rufus Duff Jr. and Brenice Barton Duff.Mr. Duff is survived by his father of Forrest City; four sisters, Carolyn Bean, Geanell Duff and Donna Duff, all of Little Rock and Jackie Lewis of Memphis; four brothers, Barry Duff and Lonnie Duff, both of Atlanta, Ga., Rufus Duff III and Ronnie Duff, both of Little Rock; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1996, his brother Julius Duff in 1989 and his sister, Angela Faye Duff in 2002.Visitation for Mr. Duff will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Gerod Duff officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery.
- DUFF - ODELL - M. - MRS. - - 10 29 1914 - 11 6 2005 - PARADISE GARDENS CEMETERY - Mrs. Odell M. Duff, age 91, of Houston, Texas and formerly of Memphis, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, at Christus St. Joseph Hospital in Houston.Mrs. Duff is survived by four daughters, Dollie Hick, Carlee Duff and Lillie B. Brown all of Houston, and Gloria Duff Lee of Tulsa, Okla.; three sons, Abron Duff Jr. of Fairburn, Ga., Rufus Duff Jr. of Forrest City and LeNail Duff of Houston and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Duff will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of M.J. Edwards Airways Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at 12 p.m. at the Bethesda M.B. Church in Memphis. Burial will follow in Paradise Gardens in Edmondson.
- DUGGER - F. - M. - MRS. - - unk - 1 14 1908 - TENNESSEE - 1-17-1908 Mrs.Dugger is Dead=Mrs.F.M.Dugger, niece of Mr.F.C.Neely of this city, died at her home in Jackson, Tenn. Jan.14,1908, of pneumonia after a short illness. Mr.& Mrs. Neely left yesterday morning on the train to attend the funeral.
- DUKE - ELBERT - BRYAN - JR. - DR. - 4 16 1939 - 6 12 2006 - FPARK - Dr. Elbert Bryan Duke Jr.Dr. Elbert Bryan Duke Jr., age 67, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Monday, June 12, 2006 at his home.Dr. Duke was born April 16, 1939, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was the son of Louise and Elbert Bryan Duke Sr. He was a native of Brinkley, Arkansas and graduated from Brinkley High School. He also was a graduate of Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia, and the University of Tennessee Dental School in Memphis. Dr. Duke lived in Forrest City and practiced dentistry there from 1963 until his retirement in 2005.Dr. Duke is survived by his wife, Fran Fowler Duke of Forrest City; three sons, Randy and Mary Duke of Dallas, Jay Duke of New Orleans and B. Scott and Emily Duke of Memphis. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Gunnar and Piper Duke of Dallas and Rylie Duke of Memphis. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Duke of Brinkley.Dr. Duke was an elder of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, past president of the Forrest City Country Club, past president of the Forrest City Rotary Club,. East Arkansas Community College Trustee and past president of the Forrest City Chamber of Commerce. He was an avid golfer and Razorback fan and served as a president of the Razorback Club.Services will be held Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church at 10:30 a.m., burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church or to St. Francis County Humane Society. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- DUKES - COLUMBUS - CHRISTOPHER - SR - - 9 15 1913 - 5 18 2003 - GILL CEMETERY - Mr. Columbus Christopher Dukes Sr., age 89, of Moro, died Sunday, May 18, 2003, at his home.Mr. Dukes was born Sept. 15, 1913, the son of Monroe Richard Dukes and Captola Clinetime Blount Dukes. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Bethel Chapel CME Church and later the Mt. Gillian M.B. Church. He also served as a deacon, custodian for the church, president of the usher and deacon boards, and president of the usher foundation.Mr. Dukes is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rosie Thomas Dukes of Moro; four sons, Richard Dukes of Forrest City, Lee Roy Dukes and Columbus Christopher Dukes Jr. both of Moro and Larry Dukes of Little Rock; three daughters, Oretha Ray of Palestine, Earlene Walter of Moro and Lela Coleman of Marianna; two brothers, Percy Dukes of Kansas City, Mo. and Edgar Dukes of Moro; one sister, Hattie Harrison of Batesville, Miss.; 28 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.Mr. Dukes was preceded in death by three children; two sisters, Allie B. Young and Perline Brooks; and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Dukes will be held on Friday, May 23, 2003, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Oliver Hightower and Son Funeral Home in Marianna. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2003, at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Gillian M.B. Church in Holub's Crossing. Burial will follow in Gill Cemetery.
NATIVE - DUKES - GEORGIA - ANN - MRS. - - 2 13 1918 - 4 13 2005 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Georgia Ann Dukes, age 87, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in Forrest City.Mrs. Dukes was born Feb. 13, 1918, in Forrest City. She is survived by five daughters, Bobbie Ann Dukes Hicks, Eddie Mae Dukes, Florida Mae Lynch, Betty Jenkins and Lytha Ann Lynch all of Forrest City; two sons, Calvin Dukes and Morris Dukes both of Forrest City; 29 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs., Dukes will be held on Friday, April 22, 2005, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Kenneth Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
NATIVE - DULANEY - EDWARD - - - - 7 16 1918 - 4 4 2006 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mr. Edward Dulaney, age 87, of Forrest City, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mr. Dulaney, was born July 16, 1918, in Forrest City and was a retired custodian with the Forrest City School District. He is survived by two daughters, Melody Faye Dulaney-Jordan and Tracy Thompson, both of Forrest City; two sons, Lorenzo Thomas and Tracey Thomas, both of Forrest City; five sisters, Iola Williams, Myrtle White, Claudine Dulaney, Alma Dulaney and Ethel James, all of Forrest City; one brother, Samuel Dulaney of Forrest City; and nine grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Dulaney will be held on Friday, April 7, 2006, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Prosperity M.B. Church with Rev. Willie P. Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.PER SSDI B.1919
NATIVE-KOREA VET - DULANEY - ROBERT - R. - - - 4 11 1933 - 3 15 2007 - FPARK - Mr. Robert R. Dulaney, age 73, of Colt, died Thursday, March 15, 2007, at his home. Mr. Dulaney was born April 11, 1933, in Madison, Wis., the son of William Dulaney and Edna Foster Dulaney. He lived in Colt for the past two years and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church. He was retired, had worked as an electronics technician and was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Dulaney married Carolyn Busby in 1975, and she survives him along with two daughters, Evelyn Dulaney and Debbie Gross, both of Florida; three sons, Robert Dulaney and Dennis Dulaney, both of Illinois, and David Dulaney of Florida; five sisters, Sadie Hefty and Imogene Strelowe, both of Wisconsin, Dorothy Gunthrop and Billie Herman, both of Jonesboro and Faye Miller of Paragould; three brothers, Jim Dulaney and Bill Dulaney, both of Illinois and Jack Dulaney of Wisconsin; three step-daughters and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dianne Dulaney, and a brother, Edward Dulaney. Visitation for Mr. Dulaney will be Saturday, March 17, 2007, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow on Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2007-03-16
- DUNAVAN - MARY - RUTH - MRS. - HARRIS - 11 7 1938 - 9 22 2003 - CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK - Mrs. Mary Ruth Dunavan, age 64, of Marion, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.Mrs. Dunavan was a factory assembly line worker for Sanyo and a Baptist. She is survived by her husband, Phil Dunavan of Marion; two daughters, Dianne Sorrels of Northbend, Ohio and Evonne Johnson of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sons, Leon Sorrels Jr. of Wynne and Ricky Sorrels of Marion; a step-son, Mark Dunavan of Marion; a sister Oleane Reece of Jonesboro; three brothers, Charles Harris of Arkansas, Horace Harris of Modesto, Calif. and Gene Harris of Benton; and seven grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Dunavan will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Marion First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
- DUNCAN - CHILD - - - - UNK - 3 19 1908 - FCTIMES - Child fatally burned, J.W.Duncan's infant child was burned to death at Clow Thursday. Another child accidentally dropped some fire on the bed where the baby had been in place, and before the flames were able to be extinguished, the baby was badly burned.03/20-1908
- DUNCAN - JOHN - - - - UNK - 2 14 1911 - UNKNOWN - 2-17-1911 DEATH=John Duncan, who killed George Nichols in March 1909, and who was exonerated, was himself shot and assassinated at his home two miles west of Beck's Switch, Wednesday night, Feb.14,1911, by unknown parties. Three men are held by officers as suspects, viz., Sam Lyons, John Shelton, and Joe Walker. It seems that Duncan was a witness in a justice's case in Palestine Wednesday against Lyons in a case he had there about a cow, and Shelton was a witness for Lyons, and they had words that day. Shelton and Walker were together. Two or three attempts have been made on Duncan's life within the last two years, and his friends advised him to leave the countty.
- DUNLAP - GREEN - - - - UNK - 5 1900 - FORREST CITY TIMES - Green Dunlap and Pope McKnight, farmers working land in the Wyld's neighborhood, became involved in a difficulty the first of the week and McKnight shot and killed Dunlap, shooting him through the head and causing him to die instantly. The struggle occured over a squabble about Dunlap's horses eating McKnight's crops. He gave himself up to the sheriff, but was released as it appeared to be self defense.6-1-1900
- DUNN - HELEN - E. - - - 9 5 1917 - 9 3 2007 - HUGHES - On Christmas Day, 2006, Helen E. Dunn told her family that she would not stay here another year. Her transfer came through Monday, Sept. 3, 2007 when she closed her eyes to this world and opened them in heaven. During the last 7 weeks of her life, she kept stating her desire to leave and brought peace and closure to her family and friends in a joyous way. Helen was born Sept. 5, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Joe Dunn, as well as her parents, all twelve of her sisters and brothers, one granddaughter and one great-grandson. Because of her long life, se will continue to live on through her five children: Cathryn Brockwell and husband C.W. of Little Rock, Sonny Dunn and wife Sandra of Hot Springs, Bobby Dunn and wife Becky of Palestine, Linda Moneymaker of Palestine and Brenda Carmon and husband Earnest of Ritzville, Washington. Her legacy includes 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Helen, a member of Palestine 1st Baptist Church, was a giver and caretaker all her life. She took pleasure in cooking just what her family and many friends really liked. She always had a way to make each one feel special, even when she worked at Geriatrics of Forrest City. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at Stevens Funeral Home followed by burial at Hughes Cemetery. Officiating will be Bro. Gary Malone and Bro. Paul Worley. The family will receive friends to help celebrate Helen's nearly 90 years of life on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.Published: 2007-09-04
NATIVE - DUNN - MILDRED - LOUISE - MRS. - THOMPSON - 7 8 1927 - 11 6 1999 - MT.VERNON CEMETERY - Mrs. Mildred Louise Dunn, age 72, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at her daughter's Southhaven Miss. home. Mrs. Dunn was born July 8, 1927 in Forrest City to E. Flanders Thompson and Ethel Mae Gill Thompson. She was a member of the Widener Baptist Church and a housewife. Mrs. Dunn is survived by two brothers, M. Wilbern Thompson and Elmer Thompson, both of Forrest City; her sister, Hazel Martin of Widener; two sons, Roger Dunn of Forrest City and Ronnie Dunn of Marion; two daughters, Lou Bateman and Ann James, both of Southhaven, Miss.; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be held this evening from 6-8 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 at Morgan Chapel with Brother Bud Davis officiating. The burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
NATIVE - DUNN - PAUL - DANIEL - - - 6 29 1971 - 10 7 2002 - Rest Hills Cemetery - Paul Daniel Dunn, age 31, of Maumelle, died Monday, October 7, 2002. He was born June 29, 1971 in Forrest City, AR. He was a member of the Chenal Valley Church of Christ and the Kappa Sigma FraternityPaul graduated from UALR with a degree in business communications and he was employed with USAble Life Insurance Company. He loved outdoor sports including water-skiing, snow-skiing, basketball, softball, scuba diving and swimming. He was honored to be allowed to carry the 2002 Winter Olympic Torch through Little Rock in December 2001.Even though he was not blessed with a long life, he had tremendous impact on the lives of many. He was a very loving husband and father and had a wonderful sense of humor.Paul is survived by his wife, Kristi Lea Spears Dunn; son, Jerry Parker Dunn of Maumelle; mother, Rhonda Dunn of Cabot; sister, Jennifer Dunn of Little Rock; grandparents, Annelle Dunn of North Little Rock and Margaret Campbell of Forrest City; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Donna Spears of Little Rock; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Kim Rickett of Little Rock and two nephews, Hayden and Brandon Rickett. He was preceded in death by his father, James P. Dunn.Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at the Chenal Valley Church of Christ with Mr. Danny Burleson and Mr. Keith Lape officiating. Interment will be in Rest Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Anthony Uekmann, Hugh McConnell, Scott Whittis, John Malone, McCall Hogan and Tom Koller. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Members of Kappa Sigma Fraternity
- DUNN - POINDEXTER - - MRS. - FUSSELL - UNK - 8 20 1901 - ELMWOOD - 8-23-1901 DEATH OF MRS. POINDEXTER DUNN=Capt.James Fussell, of this city, received a cable on Monday, Aug.20,1901, announcing the death at Florence, Italy, of his sister, Mrs.Poindexter Dunn, wife of ex-congressman Dunn, and a lady whose friends in this city and community are legion. Mrs.Dunn was a lady of high attainment and charming personality, and her sole aim and purpose in life for several years had been perfection of the musical education of her sweet daughter Annie, who had displayed the talent since she was but a girl. The body will be brought home and interred in the Elmwood cemetery in Memphis.
- DUNN - STEWART - AMES - - - 4 21 1945 - 1 18 2005 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - Mr. Stewart Ames "Bear" Dunn, age 59, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005.Mr. Dunn was born April 21, 1945, in Wynne, the son of D.W. Dunn and Maxine McKenzie Dunn. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at the University of Fayettville, was an Eagle Scout and a Baptist. He spent his entire life working in hunting and outdoor recreation.Mr. Dunn is survived by a daughter, Cathrine Carleton Twist of Florida; a step-daughter, Joanna Cotton Campbell of Nashville; a step-son, Rob Haralson of Mississippi; a brother, David "Cub" Dunn of Franklin, Tenn. and his mother also of Franklin, Tenn.A memorial service for Mr. Dunn will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.
- DURHAM - HUGH - - - - 1871 - 9 3 1896 - FCTIMES - THE ENGINE TO TRAIN NO.3, WEST BOUND ON THE L.R.&M.R.R. WHICH PASSES THIS POINT AT 9:50 P.M., JUMPED THE TRACK BETWEEN WHEATLEY AND BRINKLEY LAST NIGHT. THE ENGINE STRUCK A YEARLING AND WAS DERAILED. FIREMAN HUGH DURHAM JUMPED FROM THE ENGINE, STRIKING HIS HEAD ON A TIE WHICH CAUSED HIS DEATH. HIS BODY WAS CARRIED TO LITTLE ROCK. HE WAS 25 YEARS OF AGE AND IS SURVIVED IN CABIN CREEK BY A BROTHER AND A WIFE. HE HAD BEEN MARRIED ONLY SIX MONTHS. 9-4-1896
- DURHAM - W. - L. - - - UNK - 3 1909 - FCTIMES - PAGE 453 3-5-1909 Shot and fatally injured by City Marshall.
- DUVALL - DANIEL - O'NEAL - - - 5 7 1946 - 6 15 2004 - CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK - Mr. Daniel O'Neal Duvall, age 58, of Heth, died Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at his home. He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight and a member of the Teamsters Local #667.Mr. Duvall is survived by a daughter, Shelli M. Duvall of Heth; a son, Greg Duvall of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sisters, Doris J. Fogarty and Kathryn A. Peacock both of Heth; a brother, Gorden Duvall of Jacksonville; and four grandchildren.Funeral services were held graveside at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion on Monday, June 21, 2004, at 2 p.m. The Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis was in charge of all arrangements
- DYAL - JOHN - T. - - - 3 29 1861 - 7 23 1911 - GOODWIN - 7-28-1911 DEATH=DEATH OFJOHN T.DYAL=News reached this city last Sunday, July 23,1911, of the death of Mr.John T.Dyal. which occurred that morning in Troy, Ohio, where he and Mrs.Dyal were visiting, cast a gloom over this city where he was so well known and universally esteemed. The news came as a telegram to Dr.J.A.Bogart, and asking that he go to Goodwin and break the news to his son, Mr.Frank Dyal. It turned out that he and his wife were in Henderson, Tenn. and unable to be contacted until late Sunday afternoon and apprised of his father's death. The body was prepared in Ohio, and shipped to Goodwin for burial on Wednesday morning. Mr.Dyal was born in Ohio, having been born in Dover, Dover county on Mar.29,1861, and was therefore in his fifty first year. He came to Arkansas with his father in 1877, settling near Goodwin, where they resided until 1888, then returned to Ohio, where he was married to Miss Ella Fleming on Oct.26,1884. They returned to Goodwin in October 1888, and had since resided there. They raised three children, two of whom, Mr.Frank Dyal, and Mrs.John Wilmuth, and the widow survive him. He also has a brother, Mr.Frank Dyal of Seattle, Washington, and numerous other relatives who reside in Ohio. Mr.Dyal was one of St.Francis county's leading citizens. As farmer, stock raiser, and merchant he had made his mark and was looked up to and his word was as good ad his bond. The funeral was held at Goodwin Wednesday, by Elder J.K.Farris, of the Methodist church officiating. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World, and these lodges participated in the ceremonies. Pallbearers were:Judge E.A.Rolfe, Mr.Eugene Williams, Dr.J.F.McDougal, Mr.Chas.Walker, Mr.E.N.Harrod, Dr.G.A.McCormack, Dr.J.A.Bogart and Mr.L.R.Grobmyer. It is said over 500 attended the funeral, including:Messrs.A.L.Stevens, Chas.H.Sanders, Capt.T.C.Merwin, R.W.Payne, F.Laughinghouse, E.A.Rolfe, Eugene Williams, Mrs.Geo.Walker, Grandma Walker, L.R.Grobmyer and wife, Chas.Walker, B.D.Hatcher, John Tankersley, Dr.Bogart, Rev.J.K,Farris, Dr.J.F.McDougal.
- DYE - GRADY - LAWRENCE - - - 12 15 1913 - 2 23 2006 - BARNISHAW - Birth: Dec. 15, 1913 Death: Feb. 23, 2006Little RockPulaski CountyArkansas, USA Jonesboro Sun February 24, 2006 Mr. Dye, 92, of Pine Tree was preceded in death by his parents, one son and five brothers.He is survived by is wife: Rebecca; sons: Burtis and Gary; daughters: Patsy and Marcia; one brother; three sisters; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
NATIVE -USARMY - DYE - KENNETH - NEAL - - - 9 9 1954 - 4 23 2004 - BARNISHAW - Mr. Kenneth Neal Dye, age 49, of Colt, died Friday, April 23, 2004, at his home in Colt.Mr. Dye, born Sept. 9, 1954, in Forrest City was the son of Travis Dye and Faye Williams Dye. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion and he was a Baptist by faith.Mr. Dye is survived by his parents, Travis Dye of Colt and Faye Dye of Forrest City; two brothers, Randle Dye of Forrest City and Carl Dye of Colt.Graveside funeral services for Mr. Dye were held on Monday, April 26, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
WWII - DYE - TRAVIS - HARVEY - - - 11 19 1918 - 3 11 2007 - BARNISHAW - Mr. Travis Harvey Dye, age 88, of Colt, died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at Veteran's Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Dye was born Nov. 19, 1918, in New Albany, Miss., the son of Lawrence H. Dye and Emma Bailey Dye. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life, was a retired farmer and fisherman, was a veteran of World War II and was a Baptist. Mr. Dye married Faye Evelyn Dye in 1940 and she survives him along with two sons, Randle Dye of Forrest City and Carl Dye of Colt; two sisters, Jewel Robinson of Tulsa, Okla. and Ruby Martin of Memphis; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Dye. Visitation for Mr. Dye will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree.Published: 2007-03-12Forrest City Times Herald- Paul V. Isbell Added: 3/20/2007
NATIVE - DYE - VAN - B. - - - UNK - 5 23 1897 - FORREST CITY TIMES - We regret to learn of the death of Van B.Dye, which occurred in the city of St.Louis on May 23,1897. The cause of his death was heart disease. Van was well known here and was born and raised here, the son of Dr.& Mrs.Thomas Dye5-28-1897
- DYER - M. - A. - MRS. - - 1839 - 8 28 1912 - MADISON - 8-30-1912 DEATH OF MRS.M.A.Dyer and son Will=Last Wednesday evening, Aug.28,1912, the spirit of Mrs.M.A.Dyer took its flight to the Great Unknown. "Grandma", as she was called, by all who knew her, was a familiar figure in Widener, and was probably 80 years of age. She was well known for her charitable disposition, and was always ready and willing to answer the call of the distressed, following the scriptural injunction of "not letting the left hand know the right doeth." As God saw fit, Mr.Will Dyer, her 50 year old son, died last night, Aug.29,1912, and both will be buried today at Madison, providing the daughter of Mrs.Dyer arrives in time from Georgia.
- DYER - WILL - - - - 1862 - 8 29 1912 - MADISON - 8-30-1912 DEATH OF MRS.M.A.Dyer and son Will=Last Wednesday evening, Aug.28,1912, the spirit of Mrs.M.A.Dyer took its flight to the Great Unknown. "Grandma", as she was called, by all who knew her, was a familiar figure in Widener, and was probably 80 years of age. She was well known for her charitable disposition, and was always ready and willing to answer the call of the distressed, following the scriptural injunction of "not letting the left hand know the right doeth." As God saw fit, Mr.Will Dyer, her 50 year old son, died last night, Aug.29,1912, and both will be buried today at Madison, providing the daughter of Mrs.Dyer arrives in time from Georgia.
- DYKE - R. - H. - DR. - - UNK - 4 19 1911 - MISSOURI - 4-28-1911 DEATH=THE DEATH OF DR.R.H.DYKE=A letter to Mr. & Mrs.W.W.Bryan from St. Louis, brings the sad news of the death of Dr.R.H.Dyke, which occurred in that city Apr.19th, 1911. The deceased was a prominent physican and druggist of Bell Flower, Missouri. His health having failed him, he and his wife went to St.Louis for treatment on Feb.12th, but to no avail. The remains were shipped to Prince Branch, Missouri, his boyhood home for burial by the Masonic order in the presence of his family and a large concourse of friends. The deceased was well known in Lee and St.Francis counties, having at one time practiced medicine at Haynes. He is a relative of Mr.W.W.Bryan.
NATIVE - EAGER - EULA - T. - MRS. - ALDRIDGE - 5 29 1888 - 4 26 1910 - MT.VERNON - IMAGE2359-Mrs.E.T.Eager Died Wednesday-After short illness at the home of her parents Mr.& Mrs.W.H.Aldridge-Laid to Rest Thursday at Mt.Vernon Cemetery-In the beautiful spring time of a noble unselfish life, another one of Forrest City's fairest daughters has answered the last dread summons and passed over the dark river on whose further bank eternity lies; another angel has been added to the heavenly hosts above, while another household here on earth is desolated and forlorn; another baby girl weeps and will not be comforted, as she loses a loving mother's fond caresss and tender care; a heartbroken husband mourns for the loving wife who has gone before to that bourne whence no traveler ever returns; and scores of friends who had known her through her happy girlhood days-who have watched her as she grew into womanhood. Mrs.Eula Aldridge Eager after an illness of only about five weeks duration died Wednesday morning, Apr.26.1910 at the home of her parents, Mr.& Mrs.W.H.Aldridge, in this city. Deceased was born May 29,1888, and had she lived little over a month longer would have been twenty two years of age. She was married on July 25,1907, to Mr.Earle T.Eager, to whom union one child, a baby girl, now in her second year, was born. Deceased was a devoted Christian woman, having been, since early childhood, a faithful member of the Christian church. She had been ill for five weeks, and at her parents for two weeks. Mrs.Eager was the third daughter of Mr.& Mrs.W.H.Aldridge. Besides her husband, a two year old daughter, she leaves her parents, four sisters:Mrs.T.A.Carrick, of Parahould, Mrs.Jno.I.Jones, and Misses Lottie and Edna Aldridge, of this city, to mourn her loss. The funeral took place from family residence Thursday morning, Rev.B.L.Wilford, of the Methodist church officiating, Interrment at the Mt.Vernon cemetery.
- EAKES - BROWN - - - - UNK - 2 27 1899 - FCTIMES - Brown Eakes died at the state penitentiary Feb.27,1899. Eakes, it will be remembered lay in wait and killed Bud Williams from ambush, and received a sentence of five years.3-10-1899
- EASLEY - DONNIE - - MRS. - ADAIR - 11 5 1934 - 9 22 2006 - Moore's Chapel - Mrs. Donnie Adair "Mama D" Easley, age 71, of Cherokee Village, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2006. Mrs. Easley was born Nov. 5, 1934, in Havana, the daughter of Julius and Hazel Baker Adair. Mrs. Easley was retired after 25 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company having worked in McGehee, Little Rock, Forrest City and Jonesboro. Mrs. Easley is survived by her husband of 49 years Truman Easley of Cherokee Village; two sons, Ronnie Easley of Cherokee Village and Mark Easley of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Lyndon Adair of Magazine; five grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and several other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Easley were held on Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Abundant Life Church in Hardy with Bro. Joey Barnes officiating. Burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at 1 p.m. at the Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Waveland. Heath Funeral Home of Hardy is in charge of all arrangements. The family requests that memorials be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.Published: 2006-09-25
- EASLEY - TONY - RAY - - - 7 31 1958 - 2 28 2001 - HUGHES - Mr. Tony Ray Easley, age 42, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001.Mr. Easley, formerly of Colt, was born July 31, 1958. He was the son of John Easley and Velda Mize Easley. He was a truck driver.Mr. Easley is survived by his parents, a daughter, Holly Easley of Jonesboro; four brothers, Chris Easley of Monette, Johnny Pat Easley of Millington, Tenn., Johnny Dean Easley of Colt and Roger Easley of North Little Rock; two sisters, Teresa Hamilton of McCrory and Cathy Shaw of North Little Rock.Memorial services for Mr. Easley will be Sunday, March 4, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
USNAVY WWII - EASON - JESSE - LAWRENCE - - - 8 25 1919 - 5 7 2004 - CEDARCREST MEMORIAL GARDENS-WWII - Mr. Jesse Lawrence "J.L." Eason, age 84, of DeWitt, died Friday, May 7, 2004. He was born Aug., 25, 1919, in Crockett's Bluff, the son of Jesse Lawrence Eason Sr. and Dora Irene McKewen EasonMr. Eason was a member of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church were he taught an Adult Sunday School Class. He also was retired from the Arkansas County Highway Department where he was a shop supervisor and a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy.Mr. Eason is survived by his wife of Eloise Purdy Eason; three daughters, Betty Jo Gunter of Russellville, Elizabeth Owens of White Hall and Judy Craig of Bridge City, Texas; three sons, Roger Eason of Forrest City, Jerry Dawes of Almyra, Ronnie Dawes of Cave City; a brother, Floyd Eason of DeWitt; 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by four brothers, J.C. Eason, Tony Raines and two infant brothers, and a sister, Eunice Eason.Visitation for Mr. Eason will be held on Monday, May 10, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Essex Funeral Home with Bro. Sam Morgan and Bro. Pete Bowen officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens.
- EAST - TOM - - - - UNK - 10 17 1899 - FCTIMES - Tom East, a well known citizen of the St.Francis bottom, died at his home on Shell Lake, on Tuesday night, Oct.17,1899, and was buried at the Patterson graveyard the following day. He leaves a wife and two step sons.
- EASTER - SHIRLEY - G. - MRS. - ROSS - 7 5 1938 - 1 4 2006 - BELL - Mrs. Shirley G. Easter, age 67, of Widener, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Easter was born July 5, 1938, the daughter of Arlie Ross and Ruby Walker Ross. She was a homemaker and a member of the Beck Spur Baptist Church.Mrs. Easter is survived by her husband J.T. Easter of the home; one son, Tommy Easter of Forrest City; two daughters, Lonnia Dance of Palestine and Denita Roberson of Eva, Tenn.; two brothers, Johnny Ross and Wayne Ross both of California; three sisters, Brenda Krylles, Betty Rheardon and Rita Carter, all of California; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Ross.Visitation for Mrs. Easter will be held on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Beck Spur Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Beck Spur Baptist Church with Bro. Danny Veteto officiating assisted by Bro. Wes Beaver. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
- EASTWOOD - GEORGIA - - MRS - KIRBY - 12 21 1881 - 5 17 1910 - MISSOURI - 5-20-1910 Mrs.F.B.Eastwood, nee Georgia Kirby, died at her home in Caruthersville, Mo., on Tuesday night, May 17,1910, about 11 o'clock, of tuberculosis, at the age of 28 years, five months, and twenty nine days., and the remains were interred in the Little Prarie cemetery at that place the following day. Rev. Baldridge, of the Methodist church officiating. She was the eldest daughter of Mr.& Mrs.G.W.Kirby. She was married Nov.11,1905 at the Methodist parsonage in this city, by Rev.Sidney H.Babcock. Miss Fleet Kirby at been at her bedside for three months as well as Mrs.G.W.Kirby. She leaves a sorrowing husband, and two precious children, the elder a wee girl of three years, and the younger boy aged two years. The children will return with Mrs.G.W.Kirby for care and responsibility.
- EATON - BABY - - - - UNK - 1910 - UNKNOWN - 9-30-1910 WIDENER=We wish to thank the people in and around Widener for their kindness during our little son's last sickness and death; May the Lord's richest blessing be with them all, our sincere prayer. Mr.& Mrs.J.H.Eaton.
- EBERHARDT - WILLIAM - - - - UNK - 5 1909 - FCTIMES - William Eberhardt drowned.D.05/07-1909
NATIVE - ECKFORD - LEE - W. - - - 8 5 1921 - 6 12 2005 - SHADY GROVE CEMETERY - Mr. Lee W. Eckford, age 83, of Forrest City, died Sunday, June 12, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Mr. Eckford was born Aug. 5, 1921, in BonaIr, the son of Robert Eckford and Dollie Moore Eckford.Mr. Eckford is survived by two daughters, Mary Ferrell of Chicago, Ill., Jwanda Mosby of Nashville, Tenn.; two sons, Kevin Eckford and Kirk Eckford both of Memphis; one sister, Cordlia Whitley of Cleveland, Ohio; and 13 grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Eckford will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2005, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 19, 2005, at the Beth Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Rayfield Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.
- EDDLEMAN - REBECCA - FAYE - MRS. - - 4 12 1924 - 4 20 1999 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - Rebecca Faye Eddleman, 75, died Tuesday, April 20, at Baptist Central in Memphis. She was a resident of Lee County and a homemaker. She also was a member of the Aubrey Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, N.F. "Doc" Eddleman of Aubrey; one son, "Jimmy" Dalton Eddleman of Jackson, TN; one daughter, Donna Sue Eddleman of Aubrey; four brothers, Dude Mercer, Dick Mercer, Rex Mercer and Donald Mercer, all of Dyer, TN; and three sisters, Nell Eddleman of Aubrey, Jimmie Ruth Aydelotte of Chicago and Jennette Powell of Michigan. Funeral services were held Friday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at the Aubrey Church of Christ with Bro. Les Hinkle officiating. Burial followed at Marianna Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Phillip Eddleman, Andy Eddleman, Terry Eddleman, Kenneth Eddleman, Steve Eddleman and John Eddleman. Arrangements were handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna.
NATIONAL GUARD - EDGAR - EDGAR - ELLOY - JR. - - 9 6 1940 - 3 31 2005 - MT.VERNON OR COGBILL - Mr. Edgar "Ed" Elloy Rolley Jr., age 64, of Forrest City, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Rolley was born Sept. 6, 1940, in Mississippi, the son of Edgar Elloy Rolley Sr. and Grace Poe Harding. He was retired from Yale Industries and FedEx, was a veteran of the National Guard and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.Mr. Rolley married Susan Free in 1973 and she survives him along with two daughters, Wendy Rolley Schroeppel of Jonesboro and Nicki Thielen of Omaha, Neb. and one grandson.Visitation for Mr. Rolley will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2005, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April, 4, 2005, at 3 p.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
- EDWARDS - CHRISTINE - - MRS - AUSTIN - 5 17 1931 - 10 31 2002 - FPARK - NEXT TO ORAL EDWARDS-Christine Austin Edwards, BORN MAY 17,1931, AGE 71, of Forrest City, Arkansas, died October 31, 2002. She was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to Frank and Effie Wooldridge Austin.Survivors include her loving husband Oral Edwards, a son, Steve Edwards of Marianna, Arkansas, and his wife, Laura; a daughter, Susan Edwards DeRossitt of Memphis, Tennessee, and her husband Dr. James DeRossitt. She will be especially missed by her seven grandchildren, Ashley Edwards Rowton of Maumelle, Arkansas, and her husband Paul; Leigh Edwards of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Steve Edwards, Jr., of Marianna, Arkansas; Frank and John DeRossitt of Memphis, Tennessee; and Jay DeRossitt and wife Katie, and Leigh DeRossitt, all of Austin, Texas.Chris graduated from Blytheville High School and attended Southwestern University, now Rhodes College, in Memphis, Tennessee. She and Oral moved their family to Forrest City in 1962 and made it their home. They recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a host of friends and family. She was a 40 year member of First Baptist Church in Forrest City as well as the Wayside Garden Club and Musical Coterie. She was also a member of the P.E.O. sisterhood.She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Katherine Austin Hickey and her husband Ben, of Forrest City.Visitation will be on Saturday night at First Baptist Church in Forrest City from 6 until 9 pm. Service will be on Sunday at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church with burial to follow at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City. 1968-NEXT TO ORAL EDWARDS-Christine Austin Edwards, BORN MAY 17,1931, AGE 71, of Forrest City, Arkansas, died October 31, 2002. She was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to Frank and Effie Wooldridge Austin.Survivors include her loving husband Oral Edwards, a son, Steve Edwards of Marianna, Arkansas, and his wife, Laura; a daughter, Susan Edwards DeRossitt of Memphis, Tennessee, and her husband Dr. James DeRossitt. She will be especially missed by her seven grandchildren, Ashley Edwards Rowton of Maumelle, Arkansas, and her husband Paul; Leigh Edwards of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Steve Edwards, Jr., of Marianna, Arkansas; Frank and John DeRossitt of Memphis, Tennessee; and Jay DeRossitt and wife Katie, and Leigh DeRossitt, all of Austin, Texas.Chris graduated from Blytheville High School and attended Southwestern University, now Rhodes College, in Memphis, Tennessee. She and Oral moved their family to Forrest City in 1962 and made it their home. They recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a host of friends and family. She was a 40 year member of First Baptist Church in Forrest City as well as the Wayside Garden Club and Musical Coterie. She was also a member of the P.E.O. sisterhood.She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Katherine Austin Hickey and her husband Ben, of Forrest City.Visitation will be on Saturday night at First Baptist Church in Forrest City from 6 until 9 pm. Service will be on Sunday at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church with burial to follow at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City.
- EDWARDS - ETHEL - - MRS - - 8 3 1911 - 3 15 2004 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Ethel Edwards, age 92, of Forrest City and formerly of Memphis, died Monday, March 15, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Edwards was a house wife and a member of the United Christian M.B. Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edwards. Mrs. Edwards is survived by 11 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; 35 great-great-grandchildren; and 29 great-great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bilsie Sain and a son, James A. Patton.Funeral services for Mrs. Edwards will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2004, at the United Christian M.B. Church, at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery. The Victory Funeral Home of Memphis is in charge of all arrangements
NATIVE - EDWARDS - EUGENE - - - - 8 12 1949 - 7 12 2006 - ST.JOHN CEMETERY - Mr. Eugene Edwards, 56, of 603 Kittle Road in Forrest City, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Crestpark Retirement Inn Skilled in Forrest City. He was born Aug. 12, 1949, in Forrest City, and was a plumber.Mr. Edwards is survived by a son, Charles Edwards of Forrest City; four brothers, Robert Edwards of Forrest City, Willie Edwards and Charles Edwards of Rochester N.Y. and James Edwards of Forrest City; two sisters, Louise Doxy of Chicago and Stella Richardson of Dallas and one grandchild.Visitation will be held at Clay Funeral Home on Friday, July 14, 2006, from 1 to 5 p.m. Graveside services will be held at St. John Cemetery on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at 11 a.m.
- EDWARDS - LORRAINE - MAURICE - MRS. - - 1916 - 1 20 1999? - LEE'S SUMMIT - Lorraine Maurice Edwards, 83, died Wednesday, January 20, at Baptist Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri and formerly lived in Marianna>> when her husband, Ross Edwards, was minister of the First Baptist Church. She attended Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. She received both a Masters in Education and Education Specialist degrees from Central Missouri State University. She served other Baptist churches in Warrensburg, MO and Kansas City. She was a member of the Swope Park Baptist Church, where she served as a teacher and>> guidance counselor for more than 30 years. She was last employed as a counselor at Van Horn High School in Independence, MO. She retired from the Kansas City School District in 1982. She is survived by a son, Douglas Edwards of Kansas City; a daughter, Wanda Buchre, also of Kansas City; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Edwards, in 1993.>> Funeral services were held Monday, January 25, at the First Baptist >> Church>> in Lee's Summit, MO at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Lee's Summit Cemetery.>> Arrangements were handled by Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's >> Summit.
- EDWARDS - ROBERT - MELVIN - - - 11 25 1939 - 5 30 2006 - PLEASANT GROVE CEMETERY - Funeral services for Robert Melvin "Bobby" Edwards, 66, of Forrest City, formerly of Paragould and Rector, who died May 30, 2006, in St. Bernard's Medical Center, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006, in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel at Rector with Tim Wooldridge and Adrian Parker officiating.Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Grace Ahlf Edwards; and a sister, Ernestine McCartney. He was employed at Food Giant.He is survived by his wife, Vonda Freeman Edwards of Paragould; children, Beverly Davison and husband Billy, Sondra Schaffer and Fernando Mora of California and Mark Edwards of California; four grandchildren, Justin, Jacob and Jared Davison and John Ross Schaffer; two brothers, Leslie Ellis Edwards of Memphis and Oral Winston Edwards of Forrest City; and two sisters, Eula Marie Legault of Richardson, Texas, and Cleatis Edwards Bowman of Las Vegas.Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Rector.
- ELDREDGE - MOLLIE - MRS. - - - UNK - 6 10 1896 - FCTIMES - MRS. MOLLIE (DAWSON) ELDREDGE, WHO HAS BEEN ILL FOR SOME TIME, BUT WHO, IT WAS THOUGHT, WAS IMPROVING, HAD A RELAPSE TUESDAY NIGHT, AND DIED WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 10, ABOUT 7 O'CLOCK, AT THE RESIDENCE OF MRS.M.E.HATCHER. SHE WAS THE WIDOW OF MR.ROLFE ELDRIDGE. DECEASED AND LEAVES ONE CHILD, A SWEET LITTLE GIRL, AND NUMEROUS RELATIVES TO MOURN HER LOSS. SHE WAS A WOMAN OF MANY LOVABLE TRAITS, AN EARNEST MEMBER OF THE METHODIST CHURCH, AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY HER ASSOCIATES. HER REMAINS WILL BE SHIPPED TO AUGUSTA, ARK. FOR INTERMENT.6-12-1896
NATIVE - ELDRIDGE - CHESTER - CRAIG - - - 6 17 1953 - 5 24 2003 - Chapel of Turpin Funeral Home - Mr. Chester Craig Eldridge, age 49, of Stuttgart, died Saturday, May 24, 2003, at his home.Mr. Eldridge was born June 17, 1953, in Forrest City, the son of Rolfe Chambliss and Virginia Eldridge. He was retired from the Arkansas Department of Corrections as the SATP Coordinator, was a former teacher at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, a former president of the board of HDRS and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City.He is survived by his wife, Cindy King Eldridge; two daughters, Bliss Eldridge and Crystal Cook both of Stuttgart; a brother, Pat Eldridge of Marietta, Ga.; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by both his parents and a sister, Becky Davis.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart with Bro. Sam Morgan officiating
NATIVE - ELDRIDGE - DOROTHY - MAE - MRS - CARR - 9 29 1914 - 12 15 2004 - FPARK - Mrs. Dorothy Mae Eldridge, age 90, of Colt, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Eldridge was born Sept. 29, 1914, in Colt, the daughter of Arthur Carr and Mattie Harper Carr. She was a homemaker, a lifelong resident of Colt and was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She is survived by a son, A.C. Eldridge of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Bobbie Eldridge of Memphis; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Eldridge in 1965 and three sisters.Visitation for Mrs. Eldridge will be held on Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Kernodle Funeral Home with burial following in Forrest Memorial Park.
- ELDRIDGE - ELIZABETH - - MRS - BREESE - 1 23 1932 - 7 7 2002 - MT.VERNON - Birth: unknown Death: Jul. 7, 2002 Elizabeth "Biff" Eldridge, 70, of Forrest City died Sunday, July 7, at Beverly Nursing Home in Heber Springs. Born at Memphis, she had lived in Forrest City most of her life and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Belle Downing of Heber Springs, Betty Breese Sessum of Caledonia, Miss., and Patricia Ann Henley of Heber Springs; one sister, Mary Sue Quinn of Jonesboro; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Davis Eldridge; and her parents, Rowland C. Breese and Allie E. Alexander Breese. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Forrest City. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Forrest City or the Forrest City Public Library.
- ELDRIDGE - J. - E. - INFANT - - UNK - 1 9 1899 - FCTIMES - A letter from far away in Texas brings the sad news of the death of J.E.Eldridge, infant son of Fenner T. and Zula Eldridge and grandson of J.E. and Mary Eldridge of this county, which occurred Monday, Jan.9th,1899, at the home of the parents at Vaughn, Hill County, Texas, of pneumonia.1-20-1899
PIONEER 1838 - ELDRIDGE - MARY - PAYNE - MRS - MOSLEY - 7 18 1833 - 7 15 1910 - LOUGHRIDGE - 7-22-1910 Death of Mary Payne Mosley Eldridge=On last Friday afternoon, July 15,1910, there passed to its Maker the soul of Mrs.Mary Payne Eldridge, who was stricken with paralysis Wednesday morning preceding her death. Mrs.Eldridge was in her 77 th year, having been born in Dixon County, Tennessee, July 18,1833. She came to this country with her parents at the age of 5 years. She was the daughter of the late Mr.W.S.Mosley, who was one of the pioneers of this county, and who in 1840 represented St.Francis County in the General Assembly. She joined the Methodist church at the age of 18 years, and was a consistent member of that faith until her death. At the age of 17, she married Mr.Solomon Eldridge, and to this union four children were born, three of whom survive her-Mrs.J.F.Stout of this city; and Mrs.H.O.Eldridge and Mrs.Carrie Parrish of Parkin, Ark. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs.T.O.Fitzpatrick, of this city. Soon after her marriage, they moved to Missouri, where they resided until her husband's death, having returned to this city in the early 60's, and she had resided here ever since, having made her home for the past twenty-five years with Mr.& Mrs.J.F.Stout. The remains were laid to rest in Loughridge cemetery, the Rev.B.L.Wilford presiding.
- ELLENBURG - GLADYS - M. - MRS. - - 1 7 1915 - 6 17 2005 - FPARK - Next to Vernon Elenburg-Mama-Married Sep.18,1941-Mrs. Gladys Elenburg, age 90, of Caldwell, died Friday, June 17, 2005, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Elenburg was born Jan. 7, 1915, in Dewitt. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was retired from farm work and was a Baptist by faith.In 1940, Mrs. Elenburg married Vernon C. Elenburg and he preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by three daughters, Marie Sauls and Dorothy Silski, both of Caldwell and Nancy Knight of Alvin, Texas; several grandchildren;several great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Elenburg were held on Monday, June 20, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial followed in Forrest Park Cemetery
- ELLIOTT - CECIL - JOHNSON - - - 11 7 1916 - 12 17 2001 - BELL - Mr. Cecil Johnson Elliott, age 85, of Palestine, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, in Liberty, Mo.Mr. Elliott, born Nov. 7, 1916, was the son of John Francis Elliott and Metilda Ann Craft Elliott.In 1936, Mr. Elliott married Neva Young and she preceded him in death in 1990. He is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Sue Hoskin of Liberty, Mo.; a son, Gary Neil Elliott of Palestine and three grandchildren.Visitation services for Mr. Elliott will be held Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Elliott will be held Friday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with burial following in Bell Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
- ELLIOTT - CHRISTEEN - ANN - MISS - - 1 4 1994 - 1 13 2001 - HUGHES - Christeen Ann Elliott, age 7, of Colt, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Colt. She was born Jan. 4, 1994, the daughter of Jeffery Thomas Elliott and Valerie Hope Davenport Elliott. His mother and two siblings, Jeffery Thomas Elliott, and Jessica Jean Elliott, died with her in the fire.She is survived by her father, Jeffery Thomas Elliott, of Colt; her grandparents, Margaret Busby and Jesse and Mary Davenport, all of Forrest City; and her great-grandmother, Mrs. Velva Melton, of Forrest City.Visitation will be tonight Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home, with Bro. Charles Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
- ELLIOTT - DAVID - LYNN - - - 11 5 1959 - 6 18 2006 - HUGHES - Mr. David Lynn Elliott, age 46, of Florida and formerly of Forrest City, died Sunday, June 18, 2006, at the Pompono Medical Center in Florida.Mr. Elliott was born Nov. 5, 1959, the son of Billie Jean Elliott and Margaret Anderson Elliott. He was a Mercedes Benz salesman. He is survived by his mother; a son, Chris Elliott of Jonesboro; a daughter, Angel McKinness of Memphis; one sister, Shirley Clegg of Forrest City; three brothers, Ralph Elliott, Bruce Elliott and Jeff Elliott all of Forrest City; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.Visitation for Mr. Elliott will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. J.T. Baskins. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery.
- ELLIOTT - DONALD - WAYNE - - - 10 4 1943 - 4 26 2006 - BELL - Mr. Donald Wayne Elliott, age 62, of Palestine, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Elliott was born Oct. 4, 1943, in Palestine, the son of Noah Elliott and Stella Morris Elliott. He lived in Palestine for all of his life and was an employee of International Heat and Frost Insulator.Mr. Elliott married Donna Lee in 1963 and she survives him along with two sons, Mark Wayne Elliott and Michael Joe Elliott both of Palestine; one daughter, Donna Michelle Dickinson of Dardanelle; a brother, Robert Elliott of Little Rock; three sisters, Illa Mae Ballard of Conway, Geraldine Pendleton of Riverside, Calif. and Kay Dooley of Forrest City and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Elliott will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 28, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery.
- ELLIOTT - JAMES - CECIL - - - 9 18 1937 - 12 2 1999 - BELL - James Cecil "Jaybird" Elliott, 62, of Colt, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born Sept. 18, 1937, in Palestine to Noah and Stella Morris Elliott. He was a retired Yale employee and a lifelong resident of the Palestine and Colt areas. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Elliot and a son, Michael Elliott. He is survived by his wife, Betty Like Elliott of Colt; one son, James Elliott of Chicago, Ill.; one daughter, Margie Crumley of Prescott; four brothers, Billy Elliott of Forrest City, Bobby Elliott of Little Rock, Donald and Johnny Elliott both of Palestine; three sisters, Ida Mae Ballard and Kay Dooley both of Forrest City, Geraldine Pendleton of Riverside, Calif. and four grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne with Rev. Norman Like of the House of Prayer officiating. Burial will follow at Bell Cemetery in Palestine under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home
- ELLIOTT - JEFFERY - THOMAS - III - - 1 18 1995 - 1 13 2001 - HUGHES - Jeffery Thomas Elliott II, age 5, of Colt, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Colt.He was born on Jan. 18, 1995, the son of Jeffery Thomas Elliott and Valerie Hope Davenport Elliott. His mother and two siblings, Christeen Ann Elliott and Jessica Jean Elliott, also died in the fire.He is survived by his father, Jeffery Thomas Elliott, of Colt; his grandparents, Margaret Busby and Jesse and Mary Davenport, all of Forrest City, and his great-grandmother, Mrs. Velva Melton, of Forrest City.Visitation will be held tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home, with the Bro. Charles Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- ELLIOTT - JESSICA - JEAN - MISS - - 5 17 1999 - 1 13 2001 - HUGHES - Jessica Jean Elliott, age 1, of Colt, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Colt.She was born on May, 17, 1999, the daughter of Jeffery Thomas Elliott and Valerie Hope Davenport Elliott. Her mother and two siblings, Christeen Ann Elliott and Jeffery Thomas Elliott, II, also died in the fire.She is survived by her father, Jeffery Thomas Elliott, of Colt; her grandparents, Margaret Busby and Jesse and Mary Davenport, all of Forrest City and her great-grandmother, Mrs. Velva Melton, of Forrest City.Visitation for will be held tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home, with Bro. Charles Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
- ELLIOTT - JOHN - DAVID FRANKLIN - - - 3 1 1948 - 7 10 2004 - BELL - Mr. John David Franklin Elliott, age 56, of Palestine, died Saturday, July 10, 2004, at his home.Mr. Elliott was born March 1, 1948, the son of Noah Elliott and Stella Morris Elliott. He worked for Asbestos Heat and Frost Insulators Local #10 in Little Rock and he was a Baptist.Mr. Elliott is survived by two sons, Jim Bob Elliott of Murphy, Texas and Marty Elliott of Palestine; a daughter, Bonnie Hollowell of Brinkley; a step-daughter, Chyna Ward of Oxford, Miss.; two brothers, Donald Elliott of Palestine and Bobby Elliott of Little Rock; three sisters, Ida "Tootsie" Ballaard and Kaye Dooley both of Forrest City, Geraldine Pendelton of Riverside, California and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Elliott and James C. "Jaybird" Elliott.Funeral services were held for Mr. Elliott on Monday, July 12, 2004, at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home, with Bro. Fred Dover officiating. Burial followed in Bell Cemetery in Palestine.
USMARINE CORPS VIETNAM - ELLIOTT - JOHN - ELDON - - - 8 8 1956 - 2 25 2004 - SURRETTE CEMETERY - Mr. John Eldon Elliott, age 47, of Sarah, Miss., died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Elliott, a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church in Southaven, Miss. and a retired welder. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Howe Elliott of Sarah, Miss.; a son, Steve Elliott of Russellville; his parents George and Melba Elliott of Madison; a sister, Mary Ann Townsend of Madison; eight brothers, George Elliott Jr., of New Bern, N.C., Dude Elliott, Curtis Elliott and Jack Elliott, all of Jonesboro, Timothy Elliott, Harold Elliott and Wayne Elliot, all of Trumann and Michael Elliott of Forrest City; and four grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Elliott will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Pate-Jones Funeral Home in Senatobia, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Surrette Cemetery, Arkabutla, Miss.
- ELLIOTT - MARIA - - MISS - - UNK - 7 31 1911 - MISSISSIPPI - 8-4-1911 DEATH=A telegram received in this city Monday, July 31,1911, by Mrs.J.O.Winfield, brought the sad news of the death of Miss Maria Elliott, of Okolona, Mississippi. Miss Elliott resided here for some time a number of years ago and taught music in the public school. She was one of the brightest and jolliest of our young women in those days and very popular with a large circle of friends.
- ELLIOTT - MELBA - - MRS - DEAN - 9 9 1927 - 11 10 2006 - HUGHES CEMETERY - MADISON -- Mrs. Melba Dean Elliott, 79, of Madison died Friday at the FORREST CITY Medical Center in FORREST CITY. She had been in the hospital for the past week. Mrs. Elliott was born Sept. 9, 1927, in Oklahoma City and was the daughter of Claude Henderson and Ola Parris Henderson. She lived in St. Francis County most of all her life and was a housewife. Mrs. Elliott married George Elliott Sr. in 1951, and he survives her along with eight sons, George Elliott Jr. of Newbern, N.C., Dude J. Elliott, Jack Elliott and Curtis Elliott, all of Jonesboro, Timothy Elliott and Wayne Elliott, both of Trumann, Harold Elliott of Harrisburg, and Michael "Mack" Elliott of Marianna; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Townsend of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Freda Kelch of Blytheville and Mrs. Geraldine Cloringer of Marianna; 27 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She had one son, Mr. John E. Elliott, who preceded her in death. Services for Mrs. Elliott will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. today with burial in Hughes Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements-MELBA ELLIOTT 09 Sep 1927 10 Nov 2006 72359 (Madison
- ELLIOTT - R. - L. - - - UNK - 9 7 1896 - FCTIMES - R.L.ELLIOTT OF L'ANGUILLE TOWNSHIP, DIED MONDAY NIGHT.9-11-1896
NATIVE - ELLIOTT - VALERIE - HOPE - MRS. - DAVENPORT - 2 24 1974 - 1 13 2001 - HUGHES - Mrs. Valerie Hope Davenport Elliott, age 26, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Colt.Mrs. Elliott was born Feb. 24, 1974, in Forrest City. She was the daughter of Jesse and Mary Davenport. Mrs. Elliott was employed at the Forrest City High School cafeteria as a substitute. She graduated from Forrest City High School in 1991, and was a member of the Colt Baptist Church.Mrs. Elliott's three children, Jessica Jean, Christeen Ann and Jeffery Thomas Elliott II, also died in the fire.She is survived by her husband, Jeffery Thomas Elliott, of Colt; her parents, Jesse and Mary Davenport, of Forrest City; her grandmother, Velva Melton, of Forrest City; six brothers, Jerry Davenport, of Greenville, Miss., Joel Davenport, William Davenport, Paul Davenport, Kendall Davenport and Keith Davenport, all of Forrest City; two sisters, Karen Carr, of Belton, Texas and Trena Flowers, of Norfork.Mrs. Elliott was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Davenport in 1986, and her grandparents, Lige Melton, Jim Davenport and Fannie Davenport.Visitation for Mrs. Elliott will be held tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Chapel Funeral Home, with the Bro. Charles Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
USNAVY - ELLIOTT - WILLIS - LEON - - - 9 8 1940 - 6 15 2004 - HUGHES - Mr. Willis Leon Elliott, age 63, of Keithville, La., died Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, La.Mr. Elliott was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Mississippi County, the son of T.W. Elliott and Nellie Melvin Elliott. He was formerly of Forrest City, was a heavy equipment operator, was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a Baptist.Mr. Elliott is survived by two sons; four brothers, David Elliott of Columbia, Miss., George Elliott of Forrest City, Pete Elliott of Mo. and Buddy Elliott of Kentucky; two sisters, Martha and Nancy; and several other family members.Visitation for Mr. Elliott will be held on Friday, June 18, 2004, at Stevens Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2004, graveside at 10:30 a.m., at Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City.
NATIVE - ELLIS - CHARLIE - OLIVER - - - 1918 - 2 21 2003 - CENTER HILL CEMETERY - Mr. Charlie Oliver Ellis, age 85, of Michie, Tenn., died Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, in Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah, Tenn.Mr. Ellis, born in Forrest City, was the owner of his own pulp wood cutting business and was member of the Childers Hill Pentecostal Church.Mr. Ellis is survived by his wife, Neomi Terry Ellis; six daughters, Frances Jackson of Hazel Park, Mich., Anna Wilbanks and Barbara McAfee both of Michie, Tenn., Audrey Haire of St. Petersburg, Fla., Cathy Reeves of Cornith, Miss. and Melinda Ellis of Savannah, Tenn.; four sons, Charlie Oliver Ellis Jr., Madison Heights, Mich., Ray Ellis of Michie, Tenn., Paul Ellis of Muscle Shoals, Ala. and Tommy Ellis of Beech Bluff, Tenn.; two step-daughters, Dorothy Worthy of Washington, La. and Betty Vaughan of Baker, La.; two step-sons, Bob Sagely of Lakeland, Fla. and Charles Sagely of Michie, Tenn.; a sister, Lorene Baker of Water Valley, Miss.; a brother, Homer Ellis of Wheatley; 43 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Ellis were held on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, at Childers Hill Pentecostal Church in Harding County, Tenn. Burial followed in Center Hill Cemetery in Harding County, Tenn., under the direction of Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah, Tenn.
- ELLIS - CHRISTINE - - MRS. - BEARD - 11 4 1903 - 3 16 2001 - BARNISHAW - Mrs. Christine Ellis, age 97, of Brinkley, formerly of Forrest City, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Clay Cliff Funeral Home in Brinkley.Mrs. Ellis, was born Nov. 14, 1903, to Claude Beard and Della Staton Beard. Mrs. Beard was a member of Pine Tree Baptist Church.Mrs. Ellis is survived by a son Richard Ellis of Tulsa, Okla.; two daughters, Donna Orbison of Austin, Texas, and Shelby Ray of Brinkley; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Owen Ellis in 1966.Funeral services for Mrs. Ellis were held, today, Monday, March 19, 2001, in the Chapel of Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne at 10 a.m. Burial will followed in Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree under the direction of Kernodle Funeral Home.
USARMY - ELLIS - CLIFFORD - LESLIE - - - 1 10 1915 - 1 30 2004 - BARNISHAW - WYNNE -- Clifford Leslie Ellis, 89, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004 at Crestpark Nursing Home. He was a longtime resident of Wynne, and Army veteran. He worked at the former Harris Lumber Co. in Wynne for 34 years before retiring in 1982. Survivors include one son, Roland Dale Ellis of Wynne; one daughter, Joanna Gail Moore of FORREST CITY; and one brother, Gerald Ellis of Warrensburg, Mo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilmuth Tolise Pounders Ellis, and his parents. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne, with burial in Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree.
NATIVE - ELLIS - FORREST - - - - 7 12 1919 - 6 21 2002 - BARNISHAW - Mr. Forrest Ellis, age 82, of Pine Tree, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.Mr. Ellis was born July 12, 1919, in Pine Tree, the son of Whit and Elmer Ellis. He made his home in the Pine Tree area all of his life, and was a member of the Pine Tree Baptist Church.Mr. Ellis is survived by several nieces and nephews.Visitation for Mr. Ellis will be Saturday, June 22, 2002 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home on Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 2 p.m. with burial to follow in Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- ELLIS - FRANCES - ANN - MRS. - SIMMONS - 5 27 1951 - 12 28 2002 - HUGHES - Mrs. Frances Ann Ellis, age 51, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, in Pine Bluff.Mrs. Ellis, born May 27, 1951, was the daughter of Robert and Maxine Simmons Harris. She was a housewife and a Baptist.Mrs. Ellis is survived by her husband, Gary Ellis of Forrest City; a daughter, Teresa Brown of Russellville; a brother, Robert Harris of Forrest City and a sister, Linda Barber of Forrest City.Visitation for Mrs. Ellis will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gaylon Hendrix officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Cemetery.
- ELLIS - J. - D. - - - unk - 12 9 1908 - UNKNOWN - 12-11-1908 J.D.Ellis was brutally beaton by someone Tuesday night, in his little store near Proctor. Robbery was the object of the assault. His son, Mr.Bud Ellis, who lives on the R.J.Williams place, was sent for, and the old man was taken to Memphis, where he died the following morning, Dec.9,1908. The remains were brought back to Proctor and interred in the cemetery near that place. Ellis was an old man and was alone in the store at the time, but after being clubbed, managed to crawl to a house nearby, and all that they could get out of him was that he had fallen and hurt himself. There is no clue as to the dastardly crime, and the officers will win laurels if they run down the guilty man.
NATIVE - ELLIS - JAMES - - - - 3 7 1931 - 4 23 2001 - BARNISHAW - Mr. James "Porter" Ellis, age 70, formerly of Pine Tree, died Monday, April 23, 2001, at his residence in Ellensburg, Wash.Mr. Ellis, born March 7, 1931, in Colt, was the son of Edith Sulcer Ellis and the late James Olan Ellis. He was a retired carpenter and attended the Church of Christ. After moving to Washington from Pine Tree, Mr. Ellis was the owner operator of a business involving snowplowing, ditch digging and mowing.Mr. Ellis is survived by his mother, of Pine Tree; his ex-wife LaVerne Luker Ellis of Ellensburg, Wash.; two sons, Jerry Ellis of Hinesville, Ga. and James Harold "Jim" Ellis of Ellensburg, Wash.; a daughter, Lisa Ellis Corbin of Kent, Wash.; a sister, Opal Frazier of Pine Tree; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, James H. "Buddy" Ellis.Visitation for Mr. Ellis will be held Friday, April 27, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 28, 2001, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne with Bro. Rodney Eldridge and Mr. Jim Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Barnishaw Cemetery in Pine Tree with Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne in charge of arrangements.
NATIVE - ELLIS - JOHN - F. - - - 10 22 1898 - 7 25 1985 - BARNISHAW - Mr. John F. Ellis, age 87, of Colt died at 4:50 p.m. Thursday July 25, 1985 at Baptist Hospital--Forest City. He had been in poor health for the last 10 months. He was born October 22, 1898 in Pine Tree, a son of Joseph and Ella Surrett Ellis. He made his home in St. Francis County all of his life, and was owner and operator of Ellis Grocery. In 1937, he married Myrtle Pounders who survives him. He was a member of Pine Tree Baptist Church. Survivors include his son, John W. Ellis of Memphis; two brothers, Tom Ellis of Wynne and Joe Ellis of Colt; two grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday July 28, 1985 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lovel officiating, assisted by Rev. Floyd Cowan. Burial followed in Barnishaw Cemetery with Stevens Funeral Home in charge.
NATIVE - ELLIS - MABLE - A. - MRS. - TRUSTY - 1 27 1923 - 11 5 2002 - FPARK - 1613 NEXT TO L. RAYMOND ELLIS-Mrs. Mable Trusty Ellis, age 79, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002.Mrs. Ellis was born Jan. 27, 1923, in Forrest City, the daughter of E.C. Trusty and Modenia Milford Trusty. She lived in Forrest City for all of her life, was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church.Mrs. Ellis married Raymond Ellis in 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Anne Pipkin of Forrest City and Donna Morgan of Memphis; one sister, Donnie Bright of Colt; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mrs. Ellis will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. James Dean officiating and Ralph Pipkin assisting. Burial services will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
NATIVE - ELLIS - MAUD - - MISS - - UNK - 10 18 1909 - MACEDONIA - 10-22-1909 DEATH OF MISS MAUD ELLIS=The news last Monday evening, Oct.18,1909, of the death of Miss Maud Ellis of Horton came as a complete surprise. Miss Maud was born in St.Francis county. She is survived by a father, sisters and brothers. The funeral took place at Macedonia cemetery, Bro.Summers officiating. Mostly Un readable.
- ELLIS - MURTHA - - MRS. - DAVIS - 5 10 1907 - 9 23 2004 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Mrs. Murtha Davis Ellis, age 87, of Toledo, Ohio, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at Northwest Hospital.Mrs. Ellis, formerly of Madison, was born May 10, 1917 in Mississippi. She was the daughter of Willie Davis and Annie Stewart Davis and is survived by two daughters, Gloria McDonald of Toledo, Ohio and Annie Goodwin of Madison; one son, Rupert Ellis of Madison; 23 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ellis was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ellis.Visitation for Mrs. Ellis will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. A wake will follow visitation from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services for Mrs. Ellis will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Travis Frank officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery.
NATIVE - ELLIS - SINEY - MAE - MRS. - ADAMS - 1906 - 2 7 2003 - BARNISHAW - WYNNE -- Siney Mae Adams Ellis, 97, of Wynne died Friday, Feb. 7, 2003 at the Crestpark Nursing Home in Wynne. Born in Pine Tree, she was a homemaker and attended the Assembly of God Church. She lived in Pine Tree for most of her life and moved to FORREST CITY where she resided for 25 years before moving to Wynne. Survivors include one daughter, Ernestine Emerson of Wynne; four grandchildren, Brenda Munn, Libby Mahon, Darlene Adams and Teena Powers; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest W. Ellis; her parents, John and Jane Higgins Adams; one son, Ernest Ellis Jr.; five sisters; and three brothers. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home chapel in Wynne, with Ralph Pipkins officiating. Burial will follow in Barnishaw Cemetery at Pine Tree
NATIVE - ELLIS - TINA - RENEE - MRS. - DOUGLAS - 1 30 1968 - 11 3 2004 - Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wynne. - Mrs. Tina Rene, Douglas Ellis, age 36, of Wynne and formerly of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.Mrs. Ellis was born Jan. 30, 1968, in Forrest City, the daughter of Thomas Douglas and Lou Rice Douglas. She was a 1986 graduate of Forrest City High School and received her degree in teaching at Arkansas State University. She had been a teacher at Wynne Junior High School for the past two years and was a member of the Pine Tree Baptist Church.Mrs. Ellis married Brian W. Ellis in 1988 and he survives her along with her parents of Forrest City; a son, Colton Ellis of Wynne; a daughter, Ashley Ellis of Wynne and three brothers, John Douglas of Colt, Shane Douglas of Cherry Valley and Adam Douglas of Forrest City.Funeral services for Mrs. Ellis were held on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne with Bro. Charles Bradley and Bro. Andy Price officiating. Burial followed in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wynne
- ELLIS - WILLESTER - - - - 9 14 1957 - 2 29 2006 - PILGRIM CEMETERY - Mr. Willester Ellis, age 49, of Marianna, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at his home. Mr. Ellis was born Sept. 14, 1957, in LaGrange, the son of Erma Jean Tillison and James Henry Ellis. He lived in Marianna for most of his life and attended Lee High School. He was employed for 20 years by Phillips Fish Market. Mr. Ellis is survived by three sisters, Queen Ester Ellis of Lexa, Katherine Thomas of Forrest City and Juanita Bland of Flint, Mich.; two brothers, John Earl Bogan of Marianna and Johnny Bland of Flint, Mich.; a grandmother, Rebecca Nelson of LaGrange and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Ellis were held on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at the New Bethel M.B. Church in Marianna. Burial followed in Pilgrim Cemetery. Marianna Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-01-09
NATIVE-VET - ELLIS - WILLIE - - - - 1 23 1921 - 6 10 2001 - PARADISE GARDENS CEMETERY - Mr. Willie Ellis, age 80, of Forrest City, died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Ellis was born Jan. 23, 1921, in Forrest City and was the son of James Cornelius Ellis and Etta Nelson Ellis of Forrest City. He was a retired butcher. Mr. Ellis was preceded in death by his wife, Johnetta Bond; a daughter, Cheryl Maureen and all of his siblings. Mr. Ellis is survived by a host of friends and relatives. Visitation for Mr. Ellis will be Friday, June 15, 2001, from noon to 5 p.m., at Marianna Funeral Home Chapel and also Saturday June 16, 2001, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 11 a.m., at Cornerstone M.B. Church in Madison. Burial will follow in Paradise Gardens in Edmondson under the direction of the Marianna Funeral Home.
- ELLISON - MILDRED - BLANCHE - MRS - - 6 11 1918 - 3 4 2003 - PINE RIDGE CEMETERY - Mrs. Mildred Blanche Ellison, age 84, of West Helena, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at her home. She was a homemaker.Mrs. Ellison is survived by two daughters, Linda Rice of Widener and Nellie Hopper of West Helena and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Tubby" Ellison.Graveside services were held on Saturday, March 8, 2003 in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Sour Lake, Texas. Farmer Funeral Home of Beaumont, Texas, was in charge of all arrangements
NATIVE - ELPHINGSTONE - DONALD - HENRY - - - 4 19 1937 - 12 19 2007 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - NEWPORT - Donald Henry Elphingstone, 70, of Newport died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. He was born April 19, 1937, at Lagrange, the son of Aubrey and Madge Howe Elphingstone. Mr. Elphingstone is survived by one grandchild, James Donald Elphingstone; five brothers, Scott Elphingstone of Dallas, Paul Elphingstone of Paragould, Joe Elphingstone of Forrest City, Jerm Elphingstone of Little Rock and Gene Elphingstone of Houston, Texas; one sister, Nancy Elphingstone of Conway; 12 nieces and nephews; and 22 great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.JONESBORO SUN
- ELPHINGSTONE - MADGE - ELIZABETH - SISTER - - 9 21 1929 - 3 13 2007 - LAGRANGE - Madge Elizabeth "Sister" Elphingstone, age 77, of Conway, died Tuesday March 13, 2007, at Conway Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Elphingstone was born Sept. 21, 1929, in Helena the daughter of Aubrey Elphingstone and Madge Howe Elphingstone. She was a former resident of Marianna and West Memphis and was retired from Southwestern Bell after more than 30 years of employment. Mrs. Elphingstone was also a member of First United Methodist Church in Conway. Mrs. Elphingstone is survived by a sister, Nancy Elphingstone of Conway; six brothers, Scott Elphingstone Sr., of Dallas, Texas, Donnie Elphingstone of Newport, Paul Elphingstone of Paragould, Joe Elphingstone of Forrest City, Jerry Elphingstone of Little Rock and Gene Elphingstone of Houston, Texas and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister Jane McClendon. Visitation for Mrs. Elphingstone will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 16, 2007, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Marianna with burial following in LaGrange Cemetery under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Guests can sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.Published: 2007-03-14
NATIVE - EMERSON - DANNY - GUY - - - 12 1 1957 - 11 25 2001 - FPARK - -DOODLE-NEXT TO OPAL EMERSON -1971 Mr. Danny Guy "Doodle" Emerson, age 43, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mr. Emerson, born Dec. 1, 1957, in Forrest City, is the son of Billy Guy and Jean Chism Emerson. He was a Forrest City resident all of his life, where he was a graduate of Forrest City High School. He received a B.S.E. from the University of Central Arkansas and worked in construction for the family business, Emerson Construction Company. He was also a Baptist. Mr. Emerson is survive by his parents; his paternal grandmother, Opal Wallace Emerson of Forrest City; two brothers, Barry A. Emerson of Wynne and Joey "Cricket" Emerson of Forrest City. Visitation for Mr. Emerson will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001 in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside, Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery with Rev. Dan Minton officiating the service. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
NATIVE - EMERSON - JULIUS - J. - - - 11 14 1929 - 9 15 2007 - BELL - Mr. Julius J. Emerson, age 77, of Palestine, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Emerson was born, Nov. 14, 1929, in Forrest City, the son of Julius Emerson Sr. and Eller Collins Emerson. He lived in Palestine for most of his life, was a retired machine operator for Yale Industrial Products after 36 years of service and was a member of the Palestine Church of Christ. Mr. Emerson married Laverne D. Farrell in 1955 and she survives him along with two daughters, Eva Rene Crews and Anita Lynn Emerson both of Palestine; three sisters, Ruth Emerson Little, Ruby Jean Emerson and Jeanett Emerson all of Palestine; one brother, J.W. Emerson of Gill; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Emerson will be held on Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery.Published: 2007-09-17
- EMERSON - OPAL - - MRS. - WALLACE - 1 31 1915 - 6 10 2004 - FPARK - 1970 NEXT TO DANNY EMERSON-Mrs. Opal Wallace Emerson, age 89, of Forrest City, died Thursday, June 10, 2004.She was born Jan. 31, 1915 in Minturn. She lived in Forrest City for all of her life, where she worked for many years as a sales clerk for Jim Edgar Drug Store and was a member of the First Baptist Church.Mrs. Emerson was married to Guy Emerson, who preceded her in death in 1982. She is survived by three sons, Billy Guy Emerson of Forrest City, Marcus Joe Emerson of Greenwood and Jerry Lee Emerson of Cape Girardeau, Mo. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One son, Wallace Emerson, preceded her in death in 1990, and a grandson, Doodle Emerson, preceded her in death in 2001.Visitation for Mrs. Emerson will be Saturday, June 12, 2004, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
ARKANSAS-AMMI-USNR-WWII - ENDICOTT - CHARLES - E. - - - 5 11 1921 - 8 2 1966 - MT.VERNON - ARKANSAS-AMMI-USNR-WWII-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. 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.Edited from FC Times Herald Obit -6380
- ENGELS - MARY - PEARL - MS. - - 3 31 1912 - 6 15 2003 - BATESVILLE CEMETERY - Ms. Mary Pearl Engels, age 91, of Nashville, Tenn., died Sunday, June 15, 2003.Ms. Engels, born March 31, 1912, in Moorefield, was the daughter of Young Mack Engels and Nannie Lee Morgan Engels. She was a former resident of Forrest City, and was a graduate of Batesville High School and Arkansas College. She taught in the public school system for 34 years and belonged to a number of teacher's organizations including the Retired Teacher Association, the Arkansas and Tennessee Genealogical Societies, the Arkansas Pioneers and the Hudson Family South.Ms. Engels is survived by a sister-in-law, Sarah Engels of Nashville; two nephews, one niece and a great-nephew.Funeral services for Ms. Engels will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Moorefield Methodist Church with burial following at the Batesville Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- ENGLAND - CATHERINE - A. - MRS - - 10 1 1905 - 7 3 2002 - FPARK - 3375 Mrs. Catherine England, age 96, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at the Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City. She was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Mrs. England is survived by a son, Gordon R. England of Ft. Worth, Texas; a daughter, Mary Lou Wilkinson of Caldwell; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son and a grandson.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at Stevens Funeral Home, followed by a Rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass for Mrs. England will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- ENGLAND - LILLIAN - - MRS. - VAIL - 5 11 1898 - 7 8 1988 - CEDAR HEIGHTS - Graveside services for Mrs. Lillian Vail ENGLAND of Marianna were held Monday, July 11, 1988 at Cedar Heights Cemetery with the Rev. Gerald Rainwater officiating. Citizens Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. England, 90, died Friday, July 8, 1988 at Baptist Hospital in Forrest City after a long illness. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Francis M. Owens of Marianna; a sister, Mrs. Ira Merrit of Marianna; a brother, I. N. Vail of Tucson. Arizona; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 16, 2005)
NATIVE - ENGLAND - MATTIE - BLANCHE - MRS. - SPARKMAN - 1 21 1906 - 1 15 2000 - HUGHES CEMETERY - Mattie Blanche England, age 93, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at her home in Forrest City. She was born Jan. 21, 1906, in Widener and was the daughter of James Sparkman and Esther Fisher Sparkman. She lived in Forrest City most all of her life, was a housewife and was a member of the Forrest Chapel Methodist Church. She married Beverly B. England in 1931 and he preceded her in death in 1953. She is survived by one son, Jerry England of Forrest City; one daughter, Frances Trimue of Forrest City; one sister, Hazel Killough of Norwood, La.; four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Hughes Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Forrest Chapel Methodist Church or the Grand Memorial Presbyterian Church. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
NATIVE-USMARINE CORPS WWII - ENGLER - ALVIN - A. - - - 7 13 1919 - 4 18 2004 - POSEY CEMETERY - Mr. Alvin A. Engler Sr., age 84, of Wheatley, died on Sunday, April 18, 2004.Mr. Engler was born July 13, 1919, in Posey, the son of the late Samuel Engler and Mary Gehring Engler. Mr. Engler was a member of the Our Savior Lutheran Church, a retired rice and soybean farmer. He served in the United States Marines in World War II.Mr. Engler married Edith Marie Tichenor in 1947, and she survives him along with a son, Buck Engler of Beebe; two daughters, Donna Jean Ward of Carlisle and Anita Wells of Paragould; two brothers, Walter Engler of Wheatley and A.C. "Dutch" Engler of Heber Springs; three sisters, Hilda Rhein of Stuttgart, Elizabeth Rhein of Mountain Home and Tillie Ellis of Rockwood, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Engler will be held on Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m., at the One Accord Baptist Church in Posey with Bro. Carl Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in Posey Cemetery. Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home in Brinkley is in charge of all arrangements.
NATIVE - ENGLER - WALTER - S. - SR - - 9 25 1912 - 9 7 2004 - JOHNSTON - Mr. Walter S. Engler Sr., age 91, of Wheatley, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, in Forrest City. Mr. Engler was born in the Posey community on Sept. 25, 1912, the son of Samuel Engler and Mary Gehring Engler. He was a Lutheran and a retired farmer.Mr. Engler is survived by a son, Walter S. Engler Jr. of Wheatley; two daughters, Betty Engler and Ellen Engler both of Wheatley; a brother, A.C. "Dutch" Engler of Heber Springs; three sisters, Hilda Rhein of Mountain Home, Elizabeth Rhein of Stuttgart and Tillie Ellis of Rockwood, Tenn., and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Tichenor Engler in 2002.Funeral services for Mr. Engler were held on Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at 11 a.m., in the Chapel of Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home in Brinkley with Bro. Carl Baldwin officiating. Burial followed in Johnston Cemetery in Wheatley.
- EPPES - SADIE - - MISS - - Unk - 12 13 1899 - FCTIMES - On Wednesday night of last week, Dec.13,1899, Sadie Eppes died at the home of the parents Mr.& Mrs.W.Eppes of Madison.12-22-1899
- ERVIN - ADDISON - GRAY - MS. - - 5 2001 - 6 18 2001 - PLEASANT GROVE - Miss Addison Gray Erwin, age five weeks, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 18, 2001, at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Paula Jayroe Erwin of Jonesboro; maternal grandparents, Henry Dale and Judy Jayroe of Palestine and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gray of Forrest City; paternal grandparents, Ron and Linda Erwin of Jonesboro; a maternal great-grandmother, Geraldine Giles of Palestine and paternal great-grandparents, June Erwin of Jonesboro and Ray and Mae Robertson of Jonesboro. Visitation for Miss Erwin will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2001, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 21, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Central Baptist Church of Jonesboro with Rev. Mike Adams and Rev. James Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of the arrangements.
- ERVIN - DAN - - SR. - - 11 13 1936 - 6 7 2001 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mr. Dan Ervin Sr., age 64, of Forrest City, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. Mr. Ervin, born Nov. 13, 1936, was the son of Willie Ervin and Lillie Sanders Ervin. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Ervin of Jonesboro; two sons, Dan Ervin Jr. and Wallace Ervin both of Forrest City and five grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Ervin will be held Friday, June 15, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mr. Ervin will be held Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 4 p.m. at the Church of God of Forrest City with Elder James Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- ERVIN - KINNEY - GARVIS - - - 1950 - 7 23 2007 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - Mr. Kinney Garvis Ervin, age 57, of Burnt Cane, died Monday, July 23, 2007, at his home. Mr. Ervin was born in Memphis and was the son of Preston and Juanita Ervin. He was retired from Federal Express after 23 years of service and was the owner of Wolf River Feed in Rossville, Tenn. during the 1980s. He also was actively involved in conservation and wet lands restoration. Mr. Ervin is survived by his wife Terri Ervin; two sons John Crongeyer of Fort Meyers, Fla. and Kyle Ervin of Burnt Cane and one daughter, Erin Ervin of Memphis. He was preceded in death by both his parents. A memorial service for Mr. Ervin will be held on Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Collierville United Methodist Sanctuary on the Square Chapel. Canale Funeral Directors of Memphis is in charge of all arrangements. The family requests memorials be made to Ducks Unlimited, 1 Water Fowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120.Published: 2007-07-27
- ERVIN - EMMA - MARIE - MRS. - LESLIE - 5 27 1941 - 1 16 2006 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - Mrs. Emma Marie Ervin, aged 63, of LaVerna, Tenn., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006. Mrs. Ervin was born May 27, 1941, the daughter of Herman F. Leslie and Mrtyle M. Leslie. She was a Baptist.Mrs. Ervin is survived by her husband, Bobby Ervin; three daughters, Dianna Walter of Purdon, Texas, Gayle Ellis of Iron Station, N.C. and Anita Stancil of Ayden, N.C.; two sons, Mark Ervin of LaVerna and Mike Ervin of Lonoke; three brothers, Buddy Leslie of Widener and Elmer Leslie and Richard Leslie both of West Helena; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Vince Ervin.A memorial service For Mrs. Ervin will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
- ERVIN - JUANITA - ALMA - MRS. - MORGAN - 6 2 1926 - 12 26 2002 - PRIVATE - Mrs. Juanita Alma Ervin, BORN JUN 2,1926, age 76, of Forrest City, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2002.Mrs. Ervin was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas Morgan of Collierville, Tenn. and Caanan, Miss. She was a longtime resident and businesswoman in Rossville, Tenn., where she owned and operated Ervin's Restaurant and Wolf River Feed and Supply.Mrs. Ervin married Preston Ervin in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1987. She is survived by a son, Kinney Ervin of Widener; a step-daughter, Margaret Winters of Liberty, Utah, and three grandchildren.A private service will be held for Mrs. Ervin at a later date
- ESTES - ROLAND - - - - UNK - 12 7 1910 - UNKNOWN - 12-9-1910 Roland Estes, an old and respected citizen, died at Widener Wednesday, Dec.7,1910, at his home with Mr.Chris Fogg, for whom he worked. Roland was a good honest, hard working man who had many friends. He worked for our old deceased friend, Capt.J.W.Beck, for about 37 years, and nearly all that time on the Beck place, at Beck's Switch, until five years ago, when he moved to the bottom. His remains were given kindly attention and decent burial.
USARMY WWII - ETHERIDGE - JUBAL - EARLY - - - 6 3 1918 - 12 22 2003 - OAKLAWN CEMETERY - Mr. Jubal Early Etheridge, age 85, of Brinkley, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at his home.Mr. Etheridge was born on June 3, 1918, in Conway, the son of Jubal Early Etheridge and Ina Clements Etheridge. He was a retired businessman and had lived in Brinkley for the past 46 years. He was a First Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II, served the Monroe County Veterans for many years, a member of the Lions Club, the Gideons and of the Claude Sims American Legion Post 68. He was also a member of the Brinkley First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, a charter member of the Broadmoor Baptist Church, a former member of the Water Commission and served on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Area Council on Aging.He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois Griever Etheridge; two sons, Eddie Etheridge of Beebe and Lewis Early Etheridge of Forrest City; a daughter, Mary Lynn Knight of Little Rock; one sister, Marjorie Kirk of Conway; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Etheridge will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Brinkley with Bro. Jim McDaniel and Dr. Tim Deahl officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Brinkley. Fowler Funeral Home of Brinkley is in charge of all arrangements.
- ETHERIDGE - MAMIE - - MISS - - 1903 - 7 24 1908 - UNKNOWN - 7-31-1908 Mamie, the sweet little five year old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Tom Etheridge, of Whitmore, died of congestion last Friday, Jul.24,1908. She was their only child and was idolized by her parents, the Times offers their condolences.
- ETHERIDGE - MARTHA - - MRS. - - 6 16 1831 - 10 31 1899 - FCTIMES - Obituary-On Tuesday evening, Oct.31,1899, as the clock pointed to one, "the Reaper Death came into the home of William Barnes, and claimed from him his best friend-mother." She had lived a devout Christian woman. She called her son and wife to the bed, and said; "I am not afraid to die." Her loved ones know she can not come to them, but oh, what a consolation it should be to them to know if they do their Master's will, as she did, they can go to her. Mrs.Martha Etheridge was born June 16, 1831.
- ETHERLY - ARIS - - - - 8 10 1910 - 10 25 2002 - CLARK CEMETERY - Mr. Aris Etherly, age 92, of Palestine, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Etherly was born Aug. 10, 1910, in Helena, the son of Arthur Etherly and Pearl Hunt Etherly. He is survived by his wife, Jolena Weaver Etherly of the home; five daughters, Oristine Jones, Jolena Etherly and Marcia Etherly all of Chicago, Ill., Delouis Lockett of St. Louis, Mo., Doris Etherly of Little Rock; four sons, John Etherly and Thomas Etherly both of Palestine, William Etherly and Leon Etherly both of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Legrant Etherly of Chicago, Ill.; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Etherly will be held Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Jericho Church of God in Christ in Palestine. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at noon at the Pine Tree Church of God in Christ with Elder Nathanael Pendleton officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
NATIVE - ETHERLY - JOLENA - - MRS. - WEAVER - 4 19 1914 - 4 3 2006 - CLARK CEMETERY - Mrs. Jolena Weaver Etherly, age 92, of Palestine, died Monday, April 3, 2006, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Etherly was born April 19, 1914, in Palestine and was the daughter of Amize Weaver and Mary Pye Weaver. She is survived by five daughters, Orestine Jones and Jolena Etherly, both of Chicago, Ill., Deloris Lockett of St. Louis, Mo., Marcia Etherly of Palestine and Doris Etherly of Little Rock; four sons, John Etherly and Thomas Etherly, both of Palestine and William Etherly and Leon Etherly, both of Chicago, Ill.; 39 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Etherly will be held on Friday, April 7, 2006, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Jericho Church of God in Christ in Palestine. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2006, at 11 a.m. at New Light M.B. Church with Elder Nathaniel Pendleton officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- ETHRIDGE - HOMER - WALTER - - - 8 31 1929 - 9 7 2006 - LOUGHRIDGE - Mr. Homer Walter Ethridge, age 77, of Colt, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City. Mr. Ethridge was born Aug. 31, 1929, in Parkin, the son of James M. Ethridge and Trannie Lou NeSmith Ethridge. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life and was retired from Airtherm and the Arkansas Highway Department. Mr. Ethridge is survived by two brothers, James Ethridge and Walter Ethridge both of Colt; a sister, Christine Dunn of Memphis and several relatives and friends. Visitation for Mr. Ethridge will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will held on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, graveside at 11 a.m. at Loughridge Cemetery in Colt.Published: 2006-09-08
- ETHRIDGE - LAURA - MAE - MS. - - 8 15 1924 - 8 27 2004 - FPARK - Ms. Laura Mae Ethridge, age 80, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at the Wynwood Nursing Home in Wynne.Ms. Ethridge was born Aug. 15, 1924, in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Jim Ethridge and Trannie Lou Nesmith Ethridge. She made her home in the Forrest City area for most of her life and worked for Sanyo for 22 years and was a Baptist.Ms. Ethridge is survived by a daughter, Linda Ethridge White of Forrest City; three brothers, James Ethridge of Colt, Homer Ethridge of Forrest City and Walter Ethridge of Caldwell; two sisters, Christine Dunn and Esteen Howell both of Memphis. She is also survived by two grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Ms. Ethridge will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
NATIVE - ETHRIDGE - LOLA - MAE - MRS. - STARKEY - 9 10 1932 - 3 14 2006 - LOUGHRIDGE - Mrs. Lola Mae Ethridge, age 73, of Colt, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at her home.Mrs. Ethridge was born Sept. 10, 1932, in Forrest City, the daughter of Calvin Starkey and Vera Milton Starkey. She was a housewife and a member of the Colt Baptist Church.Mrs. Ethridge married James Ethridge in 1957 and he survives her along with three sons, Herman Greenwood of Wynne, James Ethridge Jr. of Colt and Stephen Ethridge of Memphis; five daughters, Gloria Turner and Dianna Simmering both of Wynne, Anita Vandiver of Forrest City, Janey Wright of Maumelle and Janice Cox of Pilot Mountain, N.C. She is also survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Barnett of Forrest City, Mary Ann Coefield of Forrest City and Martha Herman of Yankee Town, Fla.; three brothers, Calvin Starkey of Birdeye, Robert Starkey of Wynne and James Starkey of Forrest City; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Starkey, in 1952.Visitation for Mrs. Ethridge will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Colt Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Loughridge Cemetery.
NATIVE - EVANS - BETTYE - LOU - MRS. - POSEY - 12 25 1933 - 7 16 2006 - MADISON BAPTIST CHURCH - Mrs. Bettye Lou Huffman Evans, age 72, of Forrest City, died Sunday at her home.Mrs. Evans was born Dec. 25, 1933, in Madison, the daughter of John Posey and Lillian Martin Owens Posey. She lived in Byhalia, Miss. before moving back to Forrest City a year ago. She was a housewife and a member of the Madison Baptist Church.In 1972, she married Bobby Evans, and he preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by one daughter, Pam Riggs of Forrest City; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, Patricia Looney and Moreland Odom Jr., and a great-grandson.A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Evans at the Madison Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006. Stevens Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
- EVANS - BOBBY - ALLEN - JR. - - 9 6 1971 - 1 21 2004 - FPARK - 5962 Mr. Bobby Allen Evans Jr., age 32, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at his home.Mr. Evans was born Sept. 6, 1971, in West Helena, the son of Bobby and Margie Hughes Evans. He worked with the Area Developmental Center in Forrest City and was a member of the Rolfe Chapel Assembly of God Church in Wynne.Mr. Evans is survived by his wife, Molly of the home; both his parents of Russellville; and two sisters, Tammy Parkman of Heber Springs and Tewana Evans of Judsonia.Visitation for Mr. Evans will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- EVANS - BOBBY - NEAL - - - 1 16 1940 - 2 23 2001 - BYHALIA - Mr. Bobby Neal Evans, age 61, of Byhalia, Miss., died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis. Mr. Evans, was a retired U.S. Mail truck driver and spent 21 years at J.E. Phillips and Sons. He is survived by his wife, Bettye L. Evans of Byhalia; two step-daughters, Pam Riggs of Forrest City and Patricia Cooney of Byhalia; a sister, Peggy Powell of Lansing, Ill.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Moreland Odom. Funeral services for Mr. Evans were held today, Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, Miss. Burial followed at Byhalia Cemetery under the direction of Brantley Funeral Home of Olive Branch, Miss.
- EVANS - CATHERINE - E. - MRS. - HARP - 2 28 1919 - 12 26 2005 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK - Catherine E. Evans, age 86, of Marianna, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005.She was born Feb. 28, 1919, in Greenview, Ill., the daughter of John D. Harp and Nellie Raber. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church.Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Evans; three sisters, Frances Harp, Gladys Heyden and Mary Bandy; and three brothers, L. Millard, Boyd Harp and James Harp.Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Weeks of Palestine; Bonnie Martinez of Sterling, Va., and Judy Evans, of Tomball, Texas; three sons, Edwin Evans and Russell Evans, both of Marianna and Robert Evans of Batesville; two brothers, Johnny Harp and William Harp, both of Eason, Ill.; a sister, Nellie Jean Davis of Springfield, Ill.; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at the Roller Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in Marianna at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, with Rev. Ted Mealor officiating. Burial will follow in Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, under the direction of Roller Citizens Funeral Home.
NATIVE - EVANS - GEORGIA - - Mrs. - - 2 8 1875 - 10 1 1897 - FCTIMES - Mrs.Georgia Evans, wife of W.E.Evans and daughter of Mr.& Mrs.R.E.Arnold, departed this life October 1,1897, at her home in St.Francis County, Ark., near Colt. She was born Feb.8,1875, in the same county and state. She professed religion and joined the Methodist church when young. She wore a sweet smile for everyone. She bore her illness with Christian fortitude. When dying she lifted that sweet, smiling face, with upturned eyes toward Heaven, and said, "I'm going home; get ready Willie, and go with me." So let us ever be willing and ready for the summons, for we all want to meet the dear one again. She was a kind wife, devoted daughter and loving mother. She leaves two little ones in the hands of Him who is able to save, together with a husband and dear father and mother, two sisters and many friends to mourn her loss. M.C.Fitch,Bedford, Texas.10-15-1897
3RD CONFEDERATE CAVALRY-CIVIL - EVANS - JAS. - - - - UNK - 1896 - FCTIMES - THE N.B.FORREST ENCAMPMENT OF EX-CONFEDERATES AGAIN PERFORMS TAPS FOR MEMBER JAS.EVANS, LATE OF THE 3RD CONFEDERATE CAVALRY.BY CAPT.J.B.SANDERS, AND E.LANDVOIGHT, ADJUTANT.11-27-1896
- EVANS - JEREMY - CRAIG - - - 6 26 1976 - 2 26 1999 - OAK GROVE - Jeremy Craig Evans, 22, died Friday, February 26. He was a resident of Lee County and a correctional officer at East Arkansas Correctional Institution in Brickeys. He is survived by a son, J.T. Evans of Moro; his mother, Connie Collier of Paducah, KY; his father, Tony Evans of Texas; a brother, Kerry (Pee-Wee) Crump of Moro; a sister, Krissy Anderson of West Helena; maternal grandmother, Dee Cook of Moro; a step-brother, Gene Collier, a step-sister, Emily Collier and a step-father, Ronnie Collier, all of Paducah; special aunt and uncle, Kim and Rusty Crump of Moro; and three cousins, John Crump, Michael Crump and Adam>> Crump, all of Moro. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Kim Anderson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 3, at 3 p.m. at Moro Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Elliot officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro. Pallbearers were Honor Guards at the Brickeys prison.>> Arrangements were handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
PIONEER - EVANS - JOHN - - - - UNK - 1899 - FCTIMES - 10-13-1899 The grim harvestor, Death has made a deep furrow among the old time folks of this city the past week. The familiar figures of John Evans, Will Grandberny, and Jim Ford will no longer be seen in the walks of life-they have passed over the river.10-13-1899
- EVANS - LAWRENCE - E. - - - 7 21 1917 - 12 17 2001 - HUGHES - Mr. Lawrence E. Evans, age 84, of Caldwell, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City.Mr. Evans was born July 21, 1917, and was the son of William Walter Evans and Nora Rainey Evans. He lived in St. Francis County most of life and was a former employee of B&E T.V., a member of the Lions Club, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Caldwell.Mr. Evans married Dorothy Mae Lyon in 1939, and she preceded him in death in 2000, along with one son, Logan Evans in 1959..He is survived by three sons, Bernar Evans and Gary Evans, both of Forrest City, and Jim Evans of Sheridan; two daughters, Molly Vondran of Caldwell and Bettye Brawner of Jonesboro; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Evans will be held Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, at 10:30 a.m., Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Caldwell.
- EVANS - LUCY - ANN - MS. - - 9 9 1923 - 8 9 2001 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - Ms. Lucy Ann Evans, age 77, of Marianna, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, in Memphis. Ms. Evans, a homemaker, was born Sept. 9, 1923, in Greenview, Ill., to Elmer Evans and Estella Blaine Evans. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Marianna. Mrs. Evans is survived by a sister-in-law, Catherine Evans of Marianna and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services for Ms. Evans were held Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001, at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna with Heath Harper officiating. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of Marianna was in charge of arrangements
CIVIL - EVANS - ROBLEY - D. - REAR ADMIRAL - - 1846 - 1 1912 - UNKNOWN - 1-5-1912 ROBLEY D.EVANS DIES SUDDENLY=Washington-Rear Admiral Robley D.Evans, "Uncle Bob" to an admiring nation, died suddenly at his home here in Washington. Acute indegestion ended the carerr of one of the most popular officers in the U.S.Navy. He was ill less than three hours. Admiral Evans was born sixty five years ago, in Floyd County, Virginia. For years a sufferer from wounds received during the Civil War, and from frequent recurrent bouts with rheumatic gout, displayed surprising high spirits at breakfast, and ate a hearty lunch at noon. While in his library about 2 o'clock, the admiral was stricken. After the doctor came, he rested until about 4:30 pm, when he arose saying he was choking, and ided fifteen minutes later, conscious to the end.
- EVERETT - LOUIS - - - - 5 12 1929 - 7 18 2003 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Mr. Louis "Blue" Everett, age 73, of Forrest City, died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at Baptist Hospital- East in Memphis.Mr. Everett, born May 12, 1930, in Clarks Corner, was a retired plumber and is survived by several relatives and friends.Visitation services for Mr. Everett will be held on Friday, July 25, 2003, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Days Temple Church of God in Christ. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery.
- EXUM - HOWARD - GLENN - II - - 1 23 1973 - 12 29 1999 - LINDSEY CEMETERY - Howard Glenn Exum II, age 26, of Caldwell BORN JAN.23,1973, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at his home. He was a 1991 graduate of Forrest City High School where he was participated in drama, FFA and playing in the band. He also attended East Arkansas Community College. He is survived by his parents, Howard Glenn and Edna Faye Exum I of Caldwell; his grandfather, Orville Archer of Zephyrhills, Fla.; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Chapel at 2 p.m. with burial following in Lindsey Cemetery. Thompson-Wilson Funeral Directors of Wynne and McCrory were in charge of the arrangements.
- EZELL - O. - A. - MRS. - HOLCOMB - UNK - 2 8 1898 - FCTIMES - The spirit of Mrs.O.A.Ezell passed away to it's maker on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. She had been confined to bed for many weeks, and bore the pain and suffering with Christian fortitude, and as her last moments drew nigh, she bid farewell to her family and friends gathered around her bedside, confident of victory beyond the grave. Complying with her request the remains were carried to Columbia, Tenn., on the train Wednesday morning, accompanied by her brother, Dave Holcomb, there to be laid to rest beside her mother. She leaves behind a husband and children to mourn her loss.2-11-1898
- EZELL - ROLAND - - - - 11 6 1909 - 10 22 1910 - CITY - 10-28-1910 Death of Little Roland Ezell=Roland Ezell, infant son of Mr.& Mrs.O.A.Ezell, died Saturday, Oct.22,1910, at 1 o'clock after an illness of ten days. He was laid to rest in the Forrest City cemetery Sunday morning, the funeral services held at home by Rev.E.P.J.Garrett. Little Roland was eleven months and sixteen days old when God called him home to Heaven. With the assistance of relatives, kind friends, and physicians, we did all we could to restore little Roland to health, but all to no avail.
- FAIR - EASTER - - MS. - - 4 13 1913 - 6 20 2007 - UNKNOWN - Ms. Easter Fair, age 94, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at Crestpark Retirement Inn. Ms. Fair was born April 13, 1913 in Widener the daughter of Neaves Fair and Sally Fair. She was a member of the Salem M.B. Church. She is survived by several family members and friends and was preceded in death by four sisters. People's Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-06-27
WWII - FANT - JULIUS - TERRY - - - 10 11 1921 - 10 16 1989 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - Graveside services for Julius Terry FANT of Marianna were held Monday, October 16, 1989 at 2 p. m. at Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Max Goin officiating. Roller-Citizen was in charge of the arrangements. Fant, 68, died Wednesday, October 11, 1989 at the V. A. Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. He was a factoy worker at Douglas and Lomason of Marianna. He was a member of the VFW and a World War II veteran. He leaves his wife, Virginia Mixon Fant of Marianna; one daughter, Christy Gregory of Forrest City; two sons, Andy Fant of Columbus, Mississippi and Terry Fant of Marianna; his Mother, Peral Fant of Marianna; one sister, Wincie Bryant of Helena and eight grandchildren. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 7, 2005)
USNAVY WWII - FARLEY - AUTREY - M. - - - 11 4 1905 - 10 8 2001 - FPARK - 1809 NEXT TO LUCY FARLEY-Mr. A.M. Farley, age 95, of Forrest City, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City.Mr. Farley was born Nov. 4, 1905, in Nashville, Ark., and was the son of William Farley and Josephine Austin Farley. He was a graduate of Tulsa Business College in Tulsa, Okla. and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in during World War II. He was Gulf Oil Company's regional corporate distributor in 1970, before retiring to Heber Springs. Mr. Farley was a member of First Baptist Church in Forrest City and a resident of Crestpark Retirement Inn since 2000.He married Lucy Dolley Farley in 1937 and she survives him along with two sisters, Ramadell Byrum and Leeta Lemley, both of Texarkana.Services for Mr. Farley will be held graveside on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction Stevens Funeral Home.
- FARLEY - LUCY - - MRS. - DOOLEY - 12 25 1911 - 8 18 2003 - FPARK - 1810 Mrs. Lucy D. Farley, age 91, of Forrest City, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mrs. Farley was born in St. Francis County, the oldest daughter of William G. Dooley and Addie Leatherood Dooley of Forrest City. She was a 1931 graduate of the Forrest City Schools and was a homemaker and former Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church. She was affiliated with Gulf Oil Refining Company where her late husband, A.M. Farley was regional corporate distributor. In 1970, the Farleys retired and moved to Heber Springs.Mrs. Farley is survived by one sister, Lillian Hamilton of Forrest City and was preceded in death by two brothers, Gaither E. Dooley of Marianna and Finis R. Dooley of Mountain Home; two sisters, Virginia Dooley Castling of Marianna and Helen Thompson of Austin, Texas.Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Farley will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 1 p.m. to 1:45 prior to the funeral in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home.-NEXT TO AUTREY FARLEY
- FARMER - DOROTHY - PAULINE - MRS. - CLARK - 9 26 1921 - 7 10 2001 - McELROY - Mrs. Dorothy Pauline Farmer, age 79, of Wynne, formerly a resident of the Pine Tree area, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne. Mrs. Farmer was born Sept. 26, 1921, in Wynne and was the daughter of Stephen Nathaniel and Hattie May Kelly Clark. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband, Bostic Ray Farmer; her parents; a daughter, Linda Dale Farmer Burns; a granddaughter, Candace Paige Reynolds and by five sisters and three brothers. She is survived by seven sons, Steven Farmer of Colt, Charles Farmer of Collierville, Tenn., Ludy Farmer of Cherry Valley, Jerry Farmer of Wynne, Kenneth Farmer of Tilton, Gene Farmer and Gary Farmer, both of Marion; seven daughters, Angeline Enos of Eureka, Calif., Irene Turner of Newnan, Ga., Lyda McKee of Pangburn, Arlene Jolly of Alexander, Florene Waldo, Darlene Young and Dorothy Ellis, all of Wynne; a brother, Stephen L. Clark of Kansas City, Kan.; a sister, Marie McKnight of Wynne; 32 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Farmer will be held Thursday, July 12, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 13, 2001, at 10 a.m., at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Dean Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the McElroy Cemetery in Wynne under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne.
- FARMER - JOHN - N. - - - 1847 - 8 2 1897 - CITY - John N.Farmer, a prominent citizen and planter of this county, died at his residence on the plantation at the Cut-Off on the St.Francis River, sixteen miles below this city, at 12 o'clock Monday, Aug.2,1897. Mr.Farmer was about 50 years of age, and had been a resident of the county the greater portion of his life. He was a member of the K. Of H., and leaves a family of five children. His remains were buried in the cemetery in this city Tuesday at 4o'clock, under the auspices of the Knights of Honor. This is the second time in a year that death has claimed a member of this family, the wife and mother having preceded her husband to the grave a few months hence. We extend the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in their great affliction.Aug.6,1897 Forrest City Times Newspaper-Becker & Lewis received a check from Equitable Life Insurance Co. for settlement of J.N.Farmer, who died in August. Geo. P.Taylor is the agent for this company.-9-3-1897
- FARMER - TENNIE - MRS. - - - UNK - 10 24 1896 - CITY - THE SYMPATHY OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY GOES OUT TO MR.J.N.FARMER AND FAMILY, IN THE LOSS OF WIFE AND MOTHER MRS.TENNIE FARMER, WHO DIED LAST SUNDAY NIGHT, OCT.24,1896, AND WHOSE REMAINS WERE LAID TO REST IN THE "CITY ON THE HILL". MONDAY AFTERNOON. REV.F.E.TAYLOR OFFICIATING 10-30-1896
- FARRAR - VIRGIE - LOIS - MRS. - - 9 24 1910 - 2 11 1985 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - Funeral service for Mrs. Virgie Lois FARRAR of Marianna was held Wednesday, February 13, 1985 at 10 a.m. at Citizen Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Max Goins officiating assisted by Rev. Ted Houston. Burial was in Marianna Memorial Park. Mrs. Farrar, 72, died Monday, February 11, 1985 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City following a long illness. She leaves her husband, R. F. Farrar, of Marianna; two daughters, Mrs. Billie Joe Myers of MCGehee and Mrs. C. W. Schneider of Fort Smith; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Schweitzer of Ormond Beach, Florida; a brother, Otis B. Collins of Lynchburg, VA.; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were George Helton, Leo New, Cliff Herrington, Clyde Andrews, Waid Wilkes and Boyd Russell. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 16, 2005)
- FARRIS - HARRIET - L. - MRS. - - 5 29 1827 - 2 17 1911 - ARKANSAS - 2-24-1911 DEATH=LOSES MOTHER=Rev.J.K.Farris, presiding elder of the Helena district, lose his mother at Cato, Ark., Mrs.Harriet L.Faris, widow of Mr.E.A.Farris, both of whom were natives of York County, S.Carolina. Mrs.Farris born May 29,1827, and died, after an illness of two weeks, Feb.17,1911. She was a noble woman, a devoted mother, a kindly, thoughtful neighbor, and had been a consistent Christian since childhood. She was the mother of nine children, six of whom survive her. The precious remains were laid to rest the day following beside her lifetime companion. Rev.Farris had been with his mother for six days prior to her death.
- FARRISH - HATTIE - - MRS - IVORY - 12 2 1919 - 8 24 2002 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Hattie "Bebop" Farrish, age 82, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.Mrs. Farrish, born Dec. 2, 1919, in St. Joseph, La., was the daughter of Tom Ivory and Christine Farrish. She is survived by six nieces, Ruby Rogers of Lake View, Mattie Hall and Mary Elizabeth Hall, both of St. Louis, Mo., Jessie Mae Anderson of Rochester, N.Y., and Sherry Bateman and Mary Hall, both of Chicago, Ill., and two nephews, Frank Jefferson and Willie Jefferson, both of St. Louis, Mo.Visitation services for Mrs. Farrish will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services for Mrs. Farrish will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary with Rev. S.W. Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
SGT-USARMY - FAUPEL - WILLIAM - LAMAR - - - 10 13 1930 - 5 24 2005 - FPARK - Mr. William "Bill" Lamar Faupel, age 74, of Huntsville, Ala., died Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in Huntsville, Ala.Mr. Faupel was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Hazen, the son of Herbert C. Faupel and Clara Belle Faupel. He joined the United States Army in 1950 and served in the Corps of Engineers until his discharge as a sergeant in 1971. He served an extended tour of duty in Germany and two tours in Vietnam.Mr. Faupel is survived by a son, James Faupel of Searcy; two brothers, Warren Faupel of Forrest City and Charles Faupel of Hazen; one sister, Ruby Harper of Little Rock; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife Christa Faupel in 1969.Visitation for Mr. Faupel will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Stevens Chapel. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- FEATHERSTONE - ELBERT - - - - UNK - 10 9 1895 - UNKNOWN - 10-18-1895-The friends of the I.P.Featherstone will regret to learn of the death of their son, Elbert, Which occurred at Galveston, Texas, October 9th, under peculiar circumstances. Taking a ride on horseback on the beach, his body was found in about an hours time dead on the beach.\
- FEATHERSTONE - MARY - L. - MRS - - 10 1 1928 - 9 20 2003 - PARADISE GARDENS CEMETERY - Mrs. Mary L. Featherstone, age 74, of Heth, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, at Cross Ridge Community Hospital in Wynne.Mrs. Featherstone was a longtime employee of the Hughes Public School System as a teacher's aide and secretary. She a member of the Pilgrim Rest Christian Church Senior Citizen Group, the Community Missionary Society and Friendship Mother Board.Mrs. Featherstone is survived by her husband, Willie Featherstone Sr. of Heth; two daughters, Gwendolyn Bunch of Jacksonville and Shirley Featherstone of Heth; seven sons, Willie Featherstone Jr. of Monroe, N.C., Eugene Featherstone of Aurora, Colo., Freddie L. Featherstone of Detroit, Mich., David Featherstone and Larry Featherstone both of Little Rock, Jerry Featherstone of Mitchellville, Md., and Stanley Featherstone of Bowie, Md.; three step-sons Willie Lee Featherstone and Calvin Shepperd both of St. Louis, Mo., and Eddie Featherstone of Cleveland, Ohio; a step-daughter, Lillie Hatley of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Laura Booker of Memphis, Vera Taylor of Denver, Colo. and Remell Sorrells of Chicatoquga, Tenn.; a brother, Willie Lane Jr. of Memphis; 33 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Featherstone will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Anthony Funeral Home Chapel South and on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Friendship M.B. Church in Shell Lake. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial services will be held in Paradise Garden Cemetery.
- FELTMAN - JIMMY - G. - - - 5 23 1934 - 10 28 2002 - MEMORIAL SERVICE - Mr. Jimmy G. Feltman, age 68, of Forrest City, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2002 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Feltman was born May 23, 1934, in Alabama, the son of Monroe Feltman and Lucille Cook Feltman. He lived in Texas before moving back to Forrest City in 1997, was retired from the railroad and a Methodist.Mr. Feltman is survived by four brothers, Ben Feltman of Carlisle, David Feltman of Hughes, Spencer Feltman and James Feltman both of Widener; one sister, Frances Gorman of Forrest City; one step-brother, Paul Tipton of Mississippi. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lillie Mae Pipkin.A memorial service will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
- FELTON - DANIEL - HENRY - JR. - - 7 1 1920 - 8 12 2004 - PRIVATE - FELTON, AR Daniel Henry Felton, Jr., planter, merchant and ginner, died August 12, 2004, in the home where he was born, on the land he loved. Born July 1, 1920, in Felton, he was the oldest child of Daniel Henry Felton and Felecia Curtis Felton. In October 2003, he and his wife, Counts McCollum Felton, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. He was a loving and supportive husband and friend, and an inspiring and playful father and grandfather. A man of faith, compassion, and dignity, he served for many years as a Trustee and Board Member of the First United Methodist Church in Marianna.FELTON, AR Daniel Henry Felton, Jr., planter, merchant and ginner, died August 12, 2004, in the home where he was born, on the land he loved. Born July 1, 1920, in Felton, he was the oldest child of Daniel Henry Felton and Felecia Curtis Felton. In October 2003, he and his wife, Counts McCollum Felton, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. He was a loving and supportive husband and friend, and an inspiring and playful father and grandfather. A man of faith, compassion, and dignity, he served for many years as a Trustee and Board Member of the First United Methodist Church in Marianna.Mr. Felton attended Gulf Coast Military Academy (Biloxi, MS) before graduating from T.A. Futrall High School in Marianna in 1939. He attended the University of Arizona for three years, but interrupted his education to move back home to assist his grandfather and father in their farming operations. His lifelong vocation was the creation and management of family owned agricultural and investment businesses. He served as President of the Arkansas Registered Angus Association and the Agricultural Council of Arkansas, and for 30 years as Chairman of the Lee County Democratic Central Committee. He served on the Arkansas State Board of Education, Commission on Higher Educational Finance, Arkansas Industrial Development Commission, and St. Francis Levee Board. For many years he served as a Board Member of the First National Bank at Marianna and the Marianna/Lee County School District.He is survived by his wife, Counts McCollum Felton; sons, Daniel Henry Felton III and Richard Trent Felton, both of Felton; and daughter, Counts Felton Smith, of Wynne, AR; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his two sisters and brother, Amy Helen Felton, Mary Catherine Felton Nowlin, and John Fulbright Felton.A memorial service following a private burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 13, at First United Methodist Church in Marianna. The family will be receiving friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Trent Felton, and requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, Poplar and Mississippi Streets, Marianna, AR 72360. Stevens Funeral Home of Forrest City will be in charge or arrangements.Mr. Felton attended Gulf Coast Military Academy (Biloxi, MS) before graduating from T.A. Futrall High School in Marianna in 1939. He attended the University of Arizona for three years, but interrupted his education to move back home to assist his grandfather and father in their farming operations. His lifelong vocation was the creation and management of family owned agricultural and investment businesses. He served as President of the Arkansas Registered Angus Association and the Agricultural Council of Arkansas, and for 30 years as Chairman of the Lee County Democratic Central Committee. He served on the Arkansas State Board of Education, Commission on Higher Educational Finance, Arkansas Industrial Development Commission, and St. Francis Levee Board. For many years he served as a Board Member of the First National Bank at Marianna and the Marianna/Lee County School District.He is survived by his wife, Counts McCollum Felton; sons, Daniel Henry Felton III and Richard Trent Felton, both of Felton; and daughter, Counts Felton Smith, of Wynne, AR; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his two sisters and brother, Amy Helen Felton, Mary Catherine Felton Nowlin, and John Fulbright Felton.
- FELTS - Child - - - - UNK - 9 5 1895 - UNKNOWN - 9-6-1895-Jericho-The daughter of Mr. & Mrs.Felts died last week.
- FELTS - JOHN - ELLIS - - - 11 11 1929 - 5 20 2001 - FPARK - Mr. John Ellis Felts, age 71, of Forrest City, died Sunday, May 20, 2001, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest CityMr. Felts, born Nov. 11, 1929, in Keiser, was the son of Harry Ellis Felts and Magnola Horton Felts. He was a former resident of Walnut Ridge and had lived in Forrest City for the past 11 years. He was a master mechanic and a past employee of Flippo Motors. He was also a Baptist.In 1951 Mr. Felts married Nell Clark, and she survives him along with two sons, John Allen Felts of Missouri and Ronald Wayne Felts of Indiana; two daughters, Laura Diann D'Archangelis of New York and Anita Carol Gallion of Paragould; two brothers Melton Felts of Colorado and Martin Felts of Texas; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Visitation for Mr. Felts will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Felts will be Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- FERGUSON - ABBY - - MRS - THOMPSON - 4 1 1920 - 9 14 2005 - Sixteenth Section Cemetery in Ward - Mrs. Abby Thompson Ferguson, age 85, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005. Mrs. Ferguson was born April 1, 1920, in Des Arc, the daughter of Reece and Thomas Wils Thompson.Mrs. Ferguson is survived by her son, Noel Frazier Ferguson, M.D. of Harrison; her daughter, Eden Ferguson Baber of Little Rock; and two brothers James T. Thompson of Sherwood and Howell M. Thompson of Cabot. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Funeral services for Mrs. Ferguson will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at Sixteenth Section Cemetery in Ward. Christenson Funeral Home of Harrison is in charge of all arrangements
- FERGUSON - ARDELLA - - MRS - - 4 7 1916 - 12 31 1999 - CRITTENDON MEMORILA PARK - Ardella "Della" Ferguson, age 83, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at Crest Park Retirement Inn in Forrest City. Mrs. Ferguson was born April 7, 1916, in Little Rock. She spent most of her life in Caldwell and was a housewife. She married Gene Preutiss Ferguson in 1935. She is survived by her husband Gene Ferguson of Forrest City; a son Gene Ferguson of Abbingdon, Md.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held graveside Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Crittendon Memorial Park in West Memphis under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- FERGUSON - EDWARD - EVERETT - - - 7 15 1948 - 11 14 2002 - FPARK - Mr. Edward Everett "Eddie" Ferguson, age 54, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at his home.Mr. Ferguson, born July 15, 1948, in Forrest City, was the son of Edward Ferguson and Gladys Anderson Ferguson. He made his home in Forrest City for all of his life and was a builder and a member of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church.Mr. Ferguson was the husband of Tina Trapp and she survives him along with a son, Douglas Ferguson and a daughter, Laura Beth Ferguson, all of the home. Mr. Ferguson is also survived by his mother, of Forrest City, and two sisters, Judy Smith of Little Rock and Eva Ferguson of Atlanta.Visitation services for Mr. Ferguson will be held Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Graham Memorial with burial following at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- FERGUSON - ELIZABETH - - MRS - LOGAN - UNK - 8 1898 - McDANIEL - Obituary-Elizabeth Logan Ferguson, who was laid to rest at McDaniel cemetery on the 19th of August, 1898-PAPER 9-9-1898 note:could be Mrs.W.C.Ferguson
- FERGUSON - EVELYN - LOUISE - MRS - SURGINER - 4 11 1917 - FEB 27 2006 - FPARK - D'ARCY-MOTHER OF JACKY D'ARCY-Mrs. Evelyn Louise D'Arcy Ferguson, age 88, of Snellville, Georgia, formerly of Forrest City, died Monday, February 27, 2006 in Georgia. She had been in poor health for the past several years.Mrs. Ferguson was born April 11, 1917, in Forrest City, and was the daughter of Joseph Edward Surginer and Johnnie Lindsey Surginer.Mrs. Ferguson married her former high school sweetheart, Eugene "Pappy" Ferguson and relocated to Heber Springs, Arkansas, where they were devoted members of Sugar Loaf Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School Teacher spanning a period of more than fifty years and has scores of pupils who delighted to look her up when visiting.Mrs. Ferguson graduated from Forrest City High School and took a position with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. She had many duties over the years but is best remembered for her interaction with the public as a service representative and adeptly handled account problems and complaints from those in the calling area. She was a long time member of the Business and Professional Women's Club, holding many offices and receiving prestigious awards during her period of service to that organization.Evelyn and Pappy relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to an assisted living facility where Pappy preceded her in death. She is survived by one sister, Maxine Vaughan of Little Rock; one son and daughter-in-law, John F. "Jack" D'Arcy and Annette of Atlanta; grandson, Craig Alan D'Arcy of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews in Arkansas and Texas.Services for Mrs. Ferguson will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 2, 2006 with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with Stevens Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements.
- FERGUSON - GLADYS - - MRS - ANDERSON - 12 20 1918 - 8 24 2005 - MT.VERNON CEMETERY - Mrs. Gladys Anderson Ferguson age 86, of Forrest City, Arkansas, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005, in Little Rock.Mrs. Ferguson was born December 20, 1918, in Forrest City. She was the daughter of Everett Anderson and Nora Whittenton Anderson. She had made her home in Forrest City all of her life and had worked in the Forrest City Public School System for several years. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Musical Coterie and a member of the First Baptist Church.Mrs. Ferguson married Edward Ferguson in 1945, and he preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by two daughters, Judy and husband Bill Smith of Little Rock, Eva Ferguson of Atlanta; a daughter-in-law Tina Ferguson of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two sisters, Helen Stough of Hampton, Virginia and Mildred Bridgeman of Charleston South Carolina; one brother, Curtis Anderson of Forrest City; five grandchildren, Lyn Corley, Erin Griffin, Matt Bell, Laurabeth Michael and Douglas Ferguson. Six great grandchildren also survive her. Mrs. Ferguson was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Ferguson in 2002.Services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2005, at 11:00 at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Friday at the funeral home. The family request memorials be made to Arkansas Hospice. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- FERGUSON - JUANITA - - MRS - FISHER - 11 3 1916 - 3 11 2001 - FPARK - 2007-NEXT TO CHARLES FERGUSON-Mrs. Juanita Ferguson, age 84, of Forrest City, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at the Crestpark Nursing Home.Mrs. Ferguson was born Nov. 3, 1916, in Memphis, Tenn. She was the daughter of Will Fisher and Sue Whittington Fisher. Mrs. Ferguson made Forrest City her home all of her life where she was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church.She was married to Charles Ferguson in 1935, and he preceded her in death in 1988 along with a daughter, Eva Sue Ferguson in 1952. Mrs. Ferguson is survived by a son, Ronald Ferguson of Memphis and a brother, William Fisher of Little Rock.Funeral services for Mrs. Ferguson will be Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home, with the Rev. Johnny Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
- FERGUSON - WILLIAM - C. - MRS - - 4 25 1858 - 8 19 1898 - McDANIEL - PROBABLY BETTIE A. (LIGON) We regret to announce the death of Mrs.W.C.Ferguson of McDaniel. The spirit of this estimable lady passed to its maker last night, Aug.19,1898, leaving many sorrowing relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Her remains were laid to rest in McDaniel cemetery this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Messrs.W.E.Williams, I.W.Mallory, Chas.Lewis, Edward Roleson, and E.L.Vadakin, of this city attended the funeral. The services were conducted by Eld.W.H.Paslay in his usual earnest and impressive manner, and were listened to by a large congregation of sorrowing friends and relatives. She died after a painful illness of about two weeks. In life she was a noble little woman and was beloved by all who knew her. Perfectly unselfish in her daily walks, she was the idol of a large family, and their loss is inconsolable. She leaves a husband and eight children-four boys and four girls. To them in this great bereavement we can comfort only to the extent of a sincere sympathy, and this we feel and extend. 9-9-1898 She was born in Shelby Co., Tenn., Apr.25th,1858; married Wm.C.Ferguson Aug.17,1870. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom survive her. The deceased was a consistent member of the Baptist church. Her career as far as the affairs of the world are counted was uneventful; to her family and friends her life and character was that of the noblest, truest type of womanhood. Ever cheerful, patient and self-sacrificing, the memory of her gentle life shall live in the hearts of all who knew her, as an example of the ideal wife, mother and friend. Bessie Murta.FORREST CITY TIMES 8-19-1898
- FERRELL - BLANCHE - - MRS - WYNNE - 11 28 1877 - 8 3 1965 - CITY - 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 NEWSPAPER
- FERRELL - LONNEVA - - MRS - - 6 21 1927 - 1 31 2003 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Lonneva Ferrell, age 75, of Caldwell, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.Mrs. Ferrell was born June 21, 1927, in Haynes. She was a retired housekeeper and is survived by her three sons, Willie L. Morris of Chicago, Ill., Herman L. Ferrell of St. Louis, Mo. and Johnny R. Ferrell of Madison; two daughters, Joyce A. Johnson of Caldwell and Shelia Ryan of Forrest City; two brothers, Eugene Wade Sr. and Willie Wade Sr. both of Milwaukee, Wis.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Ferrell will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at 12 p.m. at Spring Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Cedric Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- FERRELL - NOMA - - MRS - - 2 2 1915 - 1 16 2004 - SHADY GROVE CEMETERY - Mrs. Noma Ferrell, age 88, of Forrest City, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Ferrell was born Feb. 2, 1915, in New Albany, Miss., the daughter of Hopp Ferrell and Leona Mason Ferrell. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Lee Satterwhite of Forrest City; a son, Arthur James Ferrell; two sisters, Anniebell McCain of Pine Bluff and Carrie B. Wilson of Haynes; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Sims.Visitation will be held at Woodhouse Mortuary on Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Shady Grove M.B. Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Theodis Cochran officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.
- FERRELL - OSCAR - - - - - 7 24 1909 - CITY - Mr.Oscar Ferrell, a timberman, was killed by a rolling log Saturday morning, Jul.24,1909, at or near Proctor. The remains were brought here and buried at the Forrest City cemetery Sunday afternoon. Rev.B.L.Wilford of the Methodist church officiating at the graveside ceremonies.-8-6-1909
- FESPERMAN - MARSZELL - JUNE - MRS. - GARNER - 9 2 1940 - 2 21 2001 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - Marszell June Fesperman, 60, of Brickeys, died Wednesday, Feb. 21. She is survived by her husband, John H. Fesperman; two sons, Charles Ray Aunspaugh of Hughes and James Harold Aunspaugh, Jr. of Taylor, Texas; two stepsons, John Allen Fesperman and Ronnie David Fesperman, both of Brickeys; two daughters, Tena Marie Fesperman of Marianna and Helen Sue Chadwick of Heth; four brothers, Billy Garner of Wynne, Jimmy Garner of Forrest City, Tommy Garner of Arlington, Ariz. and Jackie Garner of Yacama, Wash.; a sister, Sue Garner of Bedford, Va.; and 10 grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at Roller-Citizens Chapel with Rev. Bill Watt officiating. Burial was in Marianna Memorial Park. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
- FIELDS - FRANCES - B. - MRS - ROE - 6 23 1930 - 7 11 2006 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK - Mrs. Frances B. Fields, age 76, of Forrest City and formerly of Marianna, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital.Mrs. Fields was born June 23, 1930, in Memphis, the daughter of Norton Warren Roe and Mary Humphrey Roe. She was a nurse, a foster parent for many years and a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.Mrs. Fields is survived by her mother of Forrest City; her husband, Bryce Fields of the home; a son, Jimmy Kilpatrick of Benton; three daughters, Trena Cooper of Fort Scott, Kan., Mary Self and Cindy Dirlam both of Benton; three brothers, James "Buddy" Roe of Henderson, Texas, Franklin Roe and Donald Roe both of Nashville, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Fields will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 14, 2006, at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Gary Malone officiating. Burial will follow in Marianna Memorial Park.
- FILZ - ZELMA - - MRS. - JONES - 8 24 1925 - 4 29 2006 - BELL - Mrs. Zelma Jones Filz, age 80, of Palestine, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Forrest City Medical Center.Mrs. Filz, born Aug. 24, 1925, in Lee County, was the daughter of Henry C. Jones and Nora Kyzer Jones. She was a retired secretary and a housewife and was a member of First Baptist Church in Palestine. Mrs. Filz was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and other Scottish Rites ladies organizations.In 1957, Mrs. Filz married Harry G. Filz and he preceded her in death in 1999. She is survived by a sister, Emily Billingsley of Palestine and two brothers, Howard Jones of Sandwich, Ill., and Pat Jones of Memphis.Funeral services for Mrs. Filz were held on Monday, May 1, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with burial following at Bell Cemetery.
PFC-USARMY-WWII- - FINDLEY - MARK - DOYLE - - - 2 14 1923 - 12 23 2005 - FPARK - 6855&6854 PFC-USARMY-WWII-Mr. Mark Doyle Findley, age 82, of Forrest City, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at his home.Mr. Findley was born Feb. 14, 1923, in Cornerstone, the son of Royal Findley and Bessie Mae Doyle Findley. He was a Yale plant manager, a veteran of World War II and a member of the First United Methodist Church.Mr. Findley married Maylene Black in 1943, and she survives him. He is also survived by two sons, Jack Doyle Findley and Richard Scott Findley, both of Forrest City; a sister, Grace Beasley of Texas; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Keith Goza officiating. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.-NEXT TO MAYLENE FINDLEY
- FINNERTY - JAMES - J. - - ONFAG - 7 13 1841 - 9 3 1901 - CITY - DEATH OF J.J.FINNERTY=James J.Finnerty was born July 13,1841 at Birmingham, England, and died Sept.3,1901, at his home in this city. Mr.Finnerty was descended from good old Irish parents and was full of patriotism and and valor for the country of his adoption. He was a man of strong convictions and embodied all the principles fo the highest type of American citizenship. He came to Forrest City about eighteen years ago and secured employment with Mrs.Hooker, who was then running the finest hotel in the city. From this he started selling peanuts and candy on the streets, and eventually opened an establishment with groceries and a lunch counter. He married Mrs.M.A.Evins on Aug.20.1899 and was 60 years of age at the time of his death. The funeral services were held at the residence on Wednesday, and the remains were interred in the Forrest City cemetery, the Rev.J.J.Cornish of the Episcopal church officiating. Miss Jennie Evins and her friend, Miss Wilcox of Memphis were with Mrs.Finnerty during the sad and trying ordeal. 9-6-1901
- FINNEY - RONNIE - - - - 8 13 1948 - 8 27 1999 - CASTEEL - Ronnie "Fire Ball" Finney, age 51, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, at the Med in Memphis. He was the son of Sammie Finney and Clara Johnson Finney. Mr. Finney is survived by two daughters, Loretta Byndom and Debar Humphrey, both of Forrest City; a sister, Ruth Ann Tabor of Forrest City and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 at Woodhouse Mortuary. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4 at Saint's Temple Church of God in Christ, with Elder Lewis Bingham officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel cemetery, under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- FISHBURN - IRENE - E. - MRS. - SMITH - 9 15 1919 - 7 17 2004 - SALEM CEMETERY - Mrs. Irene E. Fishburn, age 84, of Forrest City, died Saturday, July 17, 2004, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mrs. Fishburn was born Sept. 15, 1919, in Palestine, the daughter of John A. Smith and Lucy French Smith. She lived in St. Francis County since 1985, moving back from Kansas. She was a homemaker and a member of the Myrtle Springs Baptist Church.Mrs. Fishburn married Clifford Fishburn and he preceded her in death in 1985. She is survived by a brother, R.C. Smith of Williamsville, Ill.; a sister, Shirley Newton of Brandonton, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.Visitation for Mrs. Fishburn will be held on Monday, July 19, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at Salem Cemetery in Goodwin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2004.
- FISHER - BABY - - - - 1 1900 - 3 11 1900 - MARTIN - Dark Corner-With sadness and sorrow, we chronicle the death of the bright little two month old son of Mr.& Mrs.C.J.Fisher, which occurred last Sunday morning. The precious remains were interred in the Martin cemetery. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community.FORREST CITY TIMES 3-16-1900
- FISHER - CHARLEY - - - - UNK - 3 17 1900 - FCTIMES - Good Hope-Charley Fisher, son of H.W.Fisher fell asleep in Jesus Mar.17,1900, in the morning, he had been ill with pneumonia for five weeks. He leaves a father, six brothers and four loving sisters to mourn his loss. His mother had been dead for one year, and he called to her just a short time before he died. The writer conducted the funeral service at Good Hope Cumberland Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 1 p.m., Rev. W.G.Whitehead.3-23-1900
- FISHER - ERNEST - LEE - - - 11 10 1902 - 6 2 1988 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - Funeral services for Earnest Lee FISHER of Marianna were held Saturday, June 4, 1988 at 4 p.m. at Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna with the Rev. James Lingo officiating. Burial was in Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery with Citizens Funeral Home in Charge. Fisher, age 86 died Thursday, June 2, 1988 at Baptist Hospital in Forrest City after a long illness. He was a retired Lee County Road Department employee and a Baptist. He leaves his wife, Hazel Fisher of Marianna, a daughter, Mrs. Vernon Turk of Forrest City; a sister, Mrs. Connie Padgett of Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kenneth McMickle, Charlie McMickle, Donny McMickle, Curtis Granger, Calvin McMickle and Wayne Taylor. (submitted by Marilyn Dickson on August 1, 2005)
- FISHER - GENEVA - SCREETON - MRS. - RUSHID - 1 16 1921 - 6 22 2003 - FPARK - Mrs. Geneva Screeton Fisher, age 82, of Forrest City, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at her home.Mrs. Fisher was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Brinkley, the daughter of Mike Rushid and Josephine Ford. She lived in Memphis and Forrest City for most of her life and was a sales clerk.Mrs. Fisher married Samuel Y. Fisher Sr. in 1940, and he survives her along with a daughter, Linda Fisher Devazier of Forrest City; a son, Samuel Y. Fisher Jr. of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Visitation services for Mrs. Fisher will be held on Monday, June 23, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Casey officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- FISHER - HENRY - W. - Mrs. - - 1846 - 8 26 1898 - HUGHES - Mrs.Henry W.Fisher died Friday morning in Lee county, and was buried Saturday afternoon at the Hughes cemetery. Rev.M.L.Walcher conducted the ceremony. She was born in North Carolina, and was 52 years of age. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their loss. FORREST CITY TIMES NEWSPAPER SEPT.2,1898 FORREST CITY TIMES PLOT 1491
USARMY WWII-PURPLE HEART - FISHER - HERMAN - B. - - - 8 16 1924 - 3 1 2001 - VANNDALE - Mr. Herman B. Fisher, age 76, of Earle, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at his home. Mr. Fisher, born Aug. 16, 1924, in Hayti, Mo., was the son of Ottis Fisher and Ida Mae Fisher. He was a heavy equipment operator and welder for over 30 years. Mr. Fisher was a World War II veteran of the United States Army and a Purple Heart recipient. In 1963 Mr. Fisher married Dicie Keys and she survives him along with three sons, Kenny Fisher of Paragould, Tommy Fisher of Dittmer, Mo. and John Fisher of Widener; six daughters, Carolyn Lucas of Desoto, Mo., Rosemary Storz of Hillsboro, Mo., Marylynn Fisher of St. Ann, Mo., Lisa Ragland of Vanndale, Carolyn Woods of Lilbourn, Mo. and Nancy Fisher of Malvern; a brother Ottis Fisher Jr. of Union , Mo.; a sister, Alice Frankum of Sikeston, Mo.; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Herman Fisher and Wayne Fisher and a brother, Hershel Fisher. Funeral services for Mr. Fisher were held Monday, March 5, 2001, in the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne. Rev. Valerie Duncan officiated. Burial followed in the Vanndale Cemetery at Vanndale under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home.
- FISHER - J. - J. - - - UNK - 2 1911 - UNKNOWN - DEATH=Mr.Max Yoffe has been appointed the administrator for the estate of J.J.Fisher, deceased, who died about three weeks ago and left an estate estimated to be worth $7000 or $8000.-3-10-1911
CIVIL - FISHER - JOHN - V. - - - 3 23 1823 - 8 1910 - N.CAROLINA - Mr.John V.Fisher Dead=The man who was lovingly referred to as "Uncle John" Fisher, passes from our midst. So quietly was his life lived, so,modest, so self-distrusting was he, that it would seem as though the beauty of his character would be well nigh unnoticed. John V.Fisher was born on March 23,1823 in Cabarrus County, N.C. In 1858 he was married to Miss Mary Jane Young, a most happy union save for one great grief, the loss of their four children, of whom the oldest lived to be not quite three years old. Under these repeated blows, the wife's heart broke, and she became an invalid dependent upon he husband for care. Eight years ago she joined her children. Mr.Fisher adopted his sister's children, Mrs. Ury, and to these children he was to them a tender father. Mr.Fisher's death occurred on Thursday morning, Sep.18,1910, and on Friday morning he was taken to the train for removal to Poplar Tent church in Cabarrus County, N.c. for burial. Services were held before that at the home of Rev.J.G.Garth, pastor of the deceased, assisted by Revs.J.L.Murphy and J.D.Harte. One of the adopted kids, Miss Lillie stayed with him till the end. During the Civil War, he entered the Confederate cause in 1862, serving in Co.F., N.C. Regiment. He did his duty here as faithful as elsewhere. On the 10th of last May he received his Cross of Honor for this service. Times Mercury, Hickory, N.Carolina, Aug.10,1910. John V.Fisher was an older brother to G.W.Fisher, of this county, and an uncle of G.E.Fisher, of the Fisher Hotel in this city. 9-16-1910
- FISHER - RICHARD - NORRIS - - - 11 10 1944 - 2 8 2007 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK - Mr. Richard Norris "Dickie" Fisher, age 62, of Marianna, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, at his home. Mr. Fisher was born Nov. 10, 1944, the son of Clem Fisher and Nellie Shirley Fisher. He is survived by a sister, Sue Gray of Wynne and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Erma Louis Fisher. Visitation for Mr. Fisher was held on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, graveside at Marianna Memorial Park at 2 p.m.Published: 2007-02-09
WWII - FISHER - SAMUEL - Y. - SR. - - 12 8 1919 - 7 8 2006 - FPARK - Mr. Samuel Y. Fisher Sr., age 86, of Forrest City, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, at his home.Mr. Fisher was born Dec. 8, 1919, in Forrest City, the son of Samuel Roy Fisher and Pearl Kinton Young Fisher Rushid. He lived in Memphis until moving back to Forrest City in 1994. He was retired from Montesia Grocery, a veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion and attended the First Baptist Church of Caldwell.Mr. Fisher married Geneva Screeton in 1940 and she preceded him in death in 2003. He is survived by a son, Sam Fisher Jr. of Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Linda Fisher Devazier of Forrest City; a brother, Thomas Ray Fisher of Killeen, Texas; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Fisher will be held on Monday, July 10, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- FITZGERALD - MARIAN - - MRS. - POWELL - 1 21 1911 - 6 1 2003 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK - Mrs. Marian Powell Fitzgerald, age 82, died June 1, 2003. She was born Jan. 21, 1911, in Conway, the daughter of L.Claud Powell and Laura Pearl Powell. She was a Jehovah's Witness since 1952.Mrs. Powell is survived by a son, William Greer Fitzgerald of Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter, Mary Duke Lowman of Nashville, Tenn.; two half sisters, Patricia A. Griffith of Forrest City and Martha A. Blancke of Hot Springs; two half brothers, Robert D. Powell of Warren and William A. Powell of Brighton, Mich.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, William Duke Fitzgerald, three brothers and three sisters.A graveside memorial service will be held at Marianna Memorial Park at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2004. V.B. Rose will conduct the service.
- FLANNAGAN - SANDRA - - MRS. - WALLS - 11 30 1960 - 4 5 2006 - BARNISHAW - Mrs. Sandra Flannagan, age 45, of Heber Springs and formerly of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at her home.Mrs. Flannagan was born Nov. 30, 1960, in Forrest City, the daughter of Bill Walls and Rena Walls. She was a housewife and a Baptist.Mrs. Flannagan married Bill Flannagan in 1980 and he survives her along with two daughters, Carol Hood of Heber Springs and Cheryl Allen of Mountain View; one son, Rodney Flannagan of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Connie Dye of Colt and Brenda Chapman of Heber Springs; two brothers, Elton Walls of Heber Springs and Terry Walls of Colt and one granddaughter.Funeral services for Mrs. Flannagan were held graveside at Barnishaw Cemetery in Colt on Friday, April 7, 2006, at 12 p.m. with Rev. Gary Chapman officiating. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
- FLEETWOOD - EUGENE - - - - 11 22 1939 - 9 21 2006 - LOUGHRIDGE - Mr. Eugene Fleetwood departed this life September 21, 2006, after a long illness. He was born November 22, 1939, the son of Ed and Vera Fleetwood who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Willie Irvin, Harvey Fleetwood and Roy Fleetwood; three sisters, Etta Fleetwood, Eddie Jean Broughton and Euatrice Maher. He married Carolyn > Renigar April 4, 1959, and they lived in Forrest City most of their lives. Carolyn survives him along with their two children, Deborah Fiting Graham of Humbolt, Tennessee and Charles Eugene Fleetwood of Palestine, Arkansas, along with their spouses, Rick Graham and Tracey Fleetwood. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Joshua Fiting and wife, Erica, and Matthew Fitting, all of Forrest City Derrick Graham of Humbolt, Tennessee, Kaitlyn Fleetwood, Morgan Fleetwood and Dalton Fleetwood of Palestine; great grandchild, Adiana Fiting of Forrest City; two brothers, J.W. "Dink" Mitchell of Colt, Arkansas and Odis Mitchell of Forrest City, Arkansas and a host of other relatives and friends. Gene was loved and respected by many and will be greatly missed by all. Gene was a loyal member of Oak Hill Church of God where he loved and served the Lord. It would be Gene's wish that all come join the celebration of his passing from this life to his eternal life with the Lord. He was retired from the Ashland Oil Company and APAC Tennessee. He worked in timber and road construction all of his life. Visitation will be Friday, September 22, 2006, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home in Forrest City, Arkansas, Services will be Saturday, September 23, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Oak Hill Church of God, with Reverend William Witcher in charge of the service. Burial will follow at Loughridge Cemetery in Colt, Arkansas. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the Oak Hill Church of God, the Cancer Society or the Heart Association in his memory. . . . . . Paid ObituaryPublished: 2006-09-22
WWII - FLEMING - GILES - AUBREY - - - 5 3 1920 - 3 8 2000 - FPARK - Mr. Giles Aubrey Fleming, age 79, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March > 8, 2000, in Conway. Mr. Fleming was born May 3, 1920 in the Good Hope Community. He was the son of Dan Fleming and Mittie Bell Giles Fleming. He was a veteran of World War II, a retired salesman for the Orgill Brothers Company and a member of First > Baptist Church. Mr. Fleming married Mary Kathryn Singer in 1940 and she survives him along with two sons; Larry Fleming of Roswell, Ga., Phil Fleming of McKinney, Texas, one daughter; Gail Mitchell of Conway, one sister; Juanita Shepard of Tumbling Shoals, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation for Mr. Fleming will be Friday evening, March 10, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- FLEMING - RUBY - LEE - MRS. - SMITH - 9 16 1923 - 11 12 1999 - MARK AND CHARITY SMITH CEMETERY - Ruby Lee Fleming, age 76, of Forrest City, died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital in Memphis. She was born Sept. 16, 1923, to Mark and Charity Smith in Palestine and she was a retired school teacher. She is survived by four sons, Lawrence Fleming of Palestine, Walker Fleming III of Oklahoma City, Okla., Charles Fleming of Cordova, Tenn., and Everett Fleming of Denver, Colo.; four daughters, Helen Johnson of Leander, Texas, Charity Smith, of Sherwood, Ruby Bridgeforth of Cordova, Carolyn Hughley of Columbus, Ga.; and a sister, Artelure Gamble of Forrest City. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at Clay Funeral Home. Services will be held at Salem Baptist Church on Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, at 1 p.m. with burial to follow in Mark and Charity Smith Cemetery in Palestine with Rev. Robert Cowan officiating. Clay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- FLENOY - CEDRIC - LEE - - - 6 22 1979 - 11 9 2002 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mr. Cedric Lee Flenoy, age 23, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.Mr. Flenoy, born June 22, 1979, in Little Rock, was the son of Christine Summerville and Willie Flenoy, both of Forrest City. He was a member of New Light M.B. Church.Mr. Flenoy is survived by his parents; six sisters, Catrina Summerville, Marquita Williams and Elishia Summerville, all of Forrest City, Erica Dilliards of Little Rock, and Elekira Flenoy and Eyana Flenoy, both of Marianna; three brothers, Terrell Summerville of Forrest City and Willie Matthews and Cortrail Matthews, both of Marianna, and several other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mr. Flenoy will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at 2 p.m. at New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jesse McClure officiating. Burial services will follow at Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Marianna Funeral Home.
NATIVE - FLETCHER - WILLIAM - R. - - - 12 20 1864 - 12 8 1911 - HUGHES - The Forrest City Times. Dec. 15, 1911. Death of William R. Fletcher. Prominent Farmer and Citizen of Johnson Township Dies in Memphis Last Saturday. The sad news reached the city last Saturday of the death at the Presbyterian Hospital, Memphis at 4 o'clock that evening of Mr. William R. Fletcher, who had been undergoing treatment there for several weeks. Mr. Fletcher, was taken ill in September, during the term of Circuit Court, and in spite of all that could be done for him, grew weaker and weaker until about three weeks before his death it was decided to take him to Memphis for treatment. A few days after his arrival there it was decided by the surgeons that an operation was necessary, and accordingly it was performed. Mr. Fletcher stood the operation well, and seemed to be improving. But the rally was a short one, and the patient soon lost the little advantage he had gained, and in spite of all that could be done for his relief, he grew rapidly worse, and on Saturday morning passed away. Mrs. Fletcher had been with him during most of the time of his stay in the hospital, and was at his bedside when the death angel came, as was his son, Clabe, and Mrs. Fletcher's mother, Mrs. Brice Hamilton. Upon hearing of his death, Messrs, Eugene Willams, J. B. Terry and B. S. Moore went over to Memphis and after the body had been prepared in that city, for shipment accompanied it to this city Sunday morning, arriving here on the 11 o'clock train. The remains were taken in charge by the Stevens Undertaking Establishment, where they lay until Monday morning, when they were taken to White Hall church, near his home, where funeral services were held, Rev. Geo. H. Kirker, of this city officiating. The remains were then taken in charge by the Odd Fellows, and the services at the grave and the burial were conducted under the auspices of the Colt Lodge, I.O. O. F. of which he was a member. He was also a member of Woodmen of the World lodge also of Colt. Mr. Fletcher was a native of this county, and has spent all of his life here. He was born and raised on a farm in the northern part of this county. He was forty-nine years of age, and up until stricken by the illness which resulted in his death, had always enjoyed vigorous health. He was married twice, his first wife being a Miss Ida Henry, to which union four children were born, three of whom, a son, Clabe, and two daughters, Mrs. Mark Garner and Mrs. John Farr, of Johnson township, survive. His first wife died in 1892 and he was married a few years later to Miss Annie Hamilton, who survives him and to which union four children were born. Three of these, two daughters, Mrs. Bill Williams, of Paragould; and Vivian, and a son Brice, the latter two living at home, also survive him. At the funeral the following gentlemen acted as pall bearers: Dr J. F. McDougal, and Mr. Will David, of this city, and Mr. Tom Hampton, Mr. Luther Peevey, Mr. John Christopher and Prof. J. M. Wilson, of Colt. Mr. Fletcher was a man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a man whose word was as good as his bond, a God fearing honest man, whose creed was the Saviors' words, "Do unto others as ye would have others do unto ye." To every one to whom he was known the news of his death came as a sad and painful shock, and the large concourse of sorrowing friends who gathered in spite of the inclement weather, at the cemetery to witness the last solemn rites, and to mingle their tears with those of the bereaved family. With his host of friends we wish to join in extending sincere and heartfelt condolence and sympathy. May the God of the widow and orphan temper their grief and teach them to truly believe that he doeth all things for the best, and that their loved one is not dead but merely gone to a better world to there await them in glory.- Brenda Huntley Added: 4/8/2007
- FLOW - BABY - - - - UNK - 7 1896 - FCTIMES - COLT-IN MEMORIAM-THE SWEETEST LITTLE JEWEL, AND THE IDOLIZED SON OF MR.&MRS.D.C.FLOW OF COLT,HAS GONE TO HIS ETERNAL REWARD. 7-17-1896
- FLOWERS - J. - M. - - - UNK - 1 23 1899 - CITY - J.M.Flowers died on the ranch of John Stevens, near Blackfish Siding, Monday, Jan.23,1899, and was buried in Forrest City cemetery Tuesday. Mr.Flowers was from LaGrange, Tenn. He received every attention possible, but it was to no avail. He was unmarried. FORREST CITY TIMES 1-27-1899
- FLOYD - BEVERLY - ANN - MRS - NEAL - 8 17 1953 - 9 19 2003 - NEW QUIET - Mrs. Beverly Ann Neal Floyd, age 50, of Forrest City, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at Methodist Hospital Central in Memphis.Mrs. Floyd was born Aug. 17, 1953, in Fitzhugh, the daughter of Anderson Neal Sr. and Theressa Gant Neal. She was a teacher in the Hughes, DeValls Bluff, Cotton Plant and Brinkley school systems and was a graduate of the University of Arkansas. She also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in special educaton from the University of Arkansas. Mrs. Floyd was a member of Beth Salem Baptist Church.Mrs. Floyd is survived by her husband of 24 years, Stanley Floyd Sr. of Forrest City; a son, Stanley Floyd Jr.; one daughter, Katrina Floyd of Forrest City; her mother of Augusta; five brothers, Anderson Neal Jr. of Texarkana, Arthur Neal of Little Rock, Fernell Neal of Pine Bluff, and Gerald Neal and Steven Neal both of Memphis. She is also survived by five sisters, Lavern Smith of Chicago, Ill., Arlene Maxwell and Vera Dockery both of Memphis, Elsie Chestnut and Dorothy Neal both of Augusta and several other relatives and friends.A wake will be held for Mrs. Floyd on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 701 North 9th street in Augusta. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Beth Salem Baptist Church in Forrest City with Rev. Vernon Faulkner officiating. Burial will follow at New Quiet Cemetery in Augusta. Branscumb, Johnson and Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley is in charge of arrangements.
- FOGG - SADIE - A. - MISS - - 1893 - 7 18 1895 - HUGHES - Mr.& Mrs. W.E.Fogg have the sympathy of the Times and many other friends and acquaintances in the loss of Sallie A., their 20 months old baby girl, which died yesterday, JULY 18,1895. of brain and spine trouble. The remains were interred in the Hughes cemetery in the afternoon. 7-19-1895
- FOLBRE - ELIZABETH - - MRS - - 1 15 1828 - 3 5 1902 - INDIANA - 3-28-1902 Mrs.Folbre=Mrs.Elizabeth Folbre was born at Bellevue, Kentucky, Jan.15,1828, and died at her residence in Aurora, Indiana, March 5,1902, aged 79 years. She was married to Thomas Folbre Jan.12,1842, in this city, and with the exception of a few years spent at Owensboro, Ky., their entire married life was passed in Aurora. They had nine children, six girls and three boys. Five daughters growing to womanhood, the sons dying in infancy. Of the immediate family now living there are three daughters and one granddaughter. Mrs.Folbre survived her husband, a well known business man, nearly fifteen years ago, and when death came to her after a short illness with little suffering, she passed away so peacefully that those about her bedside scarcely knew when life left her frail body. Mrs.Folbre was a woman of noble character, strong intellect, kind disposition, and extremely charitable to the failings of others. Dearborn Independent, Aurora, Ind.-Mrs.Folbre was an aunt of Capt.T.C.Folbre of Forrest City.
- FOLBRE - FRANK - M. - MARSHALL - - 2 29 1852 - 5 19 1889 - CITY - Not since awful gloom over the deaths of Sheriff Wilson, Marshall Frank Folbre, and Deputy Clerk Tom Parham, as a result of the awful riot on May 19,1889; the accidental drowning of our dear friend, John V.Webb, on April 22,1892, and the shocking death of Joe Sanders and Robert Rollwage, as a result of a powder explosion which occurred at L.Rollwage & Co.'s store on the 18th of June, 1898, has there ever been such a pall of darkness cast upon the entire community as this awful tragedy as this awful tragedy has done. In addition to the terrible grief of the deceased's relatives, the sweet little family and the devoted mother and sister of Gordon Casteel are almost crazed with grief and sorrow that such an awful, fearful deed should have been committed by their loved one, and that he should be incarcerated in a prison cell. It was later learned that Gordon had not been deputized by Dr.McKnight, sheriff, or Deputy Murphree, Marshall Rainbolt, nor by any one else. to act in the capacity of an officer of the peace.
- FOLBRE - HOMER - - - - 1 1900 - 6 24 1900 - CITY - Died-Homer, the sweet little five-months old son of Mr.& Mrs.Homer Folbre, fell asleep in Jesus last Sunday night, June 24,1900, and with the weeping mother and father, surrounded by a host of sorrowing friends and relatives, we laid to rest its precious little body in the tomb at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon. The Times extends its sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives. FORREST CITY TIMES 6-29-1900
CO.A-FIFTEENTH ARKANSAS-LT-CIVIL - FOLBRE - THOMAS - C. - JUDGE - - 6 14 1841 - 8 10 1912 - CITY - AGED CITIZEN PASSES AWAY=Judge T.C.Folbre, stricken by icy hand of death Saturday afternoon, Aug.10,1912. Again are the people of Forrest City and St.Francis county called upon to mourn the death on one of their most prominent and poplular fellow citizens, a good man, honest and true, in the person of Thomas C.Folbre, Sr., who departed this life last Saturday evening, after having suffered for several months with a malady that had held him prisoner in his home, and mostly confined to his bed. Judge Folbre had been in extremely bad health since early in the spring, and though all that medical skill and the skillful attentive care was done for him, all to no avail. Thomas C.Folbre, Sr., was born in Aurora, Indiana in 1841. He received his education in the public schools of that state and Kentucky, and came to Arkansas in 1850, settling in this county. At the age of sixteen he began business for himself at Linden in the southern edge of this county, and in 1869 came to Forrest City as a salesman for Altheimer Bros., a general mechandise on the corner of Washington and Front Streets, where the Rollwage building now stands. In 1870, when Forrest City was incorporated, he was on the first city council. He was tax assessor of the county for four years, as well as a salesman for L.Rollwage & Co. In 1894, he was elected circuit and county court clerk, which he held for two years. Next he was selected to be the office of county and probate judge for three terms, retiring in 1908. He was a continous resident, except two years spent in San Antonio for his health. Judge Folbre was a gallant Confederate soldier, having enlisted in August, 1861, and served throughout the entire war, surrendering on May 1865, at which time he held the rank of lieutenant in Company A, Fifteenth Arkansas Infantry. Just before the the last resting place of the body was begun, taps were sounded by Bugler Joe Reltano of Wynne and Forrest City, and this remembrance of what he had been as a soldier, and citizen, and his now departing, brought fresh tears to the eyes of not only his devoted family, but of the onlooking friends. He was a member of the Episcopal church, the Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, and Knights of Honor, Knight and Ladies of Honor, and Red Men. Judge Folbre was married, first in 1870 to Miss Henry Adams, the wedding taking place on the Walker place, near Haynes. One child, a little girl who died in infancy, was born to this union, and its mother only lived two years after the marriage. In 1874 he was married to Miss Dora McCrary, of this county, and the couple lived together for about eight years, before they separated. To this union four boys, Thomas, Jr., Claude, Herbert, and Homer, all except Claude survive him. In 1889, he was married to Mrs.L.J.Andrews, the marriage taking place when she visited her sister, Mrs.J.M.Brown. To this union were born four children, three of whom survive, Frank, Gene and Gerald. He also leaves three cousins, Misses Clara, Elizabeth, and Mary Folbre, of Aurora, Indiana; a nephew, Mallon Folbre, a step daughter, Mrs.W.R.Ferguson, and grandchildren:Reullura and Lillian Ferguson. Hubert's two children, Charles Hubert, Jr. and Thomas Walthall; and Homer's daughter, Dora Belle. Funeral services were held at the home, and interment was in the Forrest City cemetery, Rev.E.T.Mabley officiating. The services were under the auspices of the Geo.P.Taylor Lodge No.196, I.O.O.F., and the pall bearers from that lodge: W.A.Pearson, George Swartz, Robert Brittain, Max Yoffie, J.R.Carder, and P.W.Lewis. 8-16-1912
- FOLEY - MYRTLE - - MISS - - 11 14 1898 - 9 5 1911 - GOODWIN - DEATH=GOODWIN TIMES-Little Myrtle May, the twelve year old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.W.H.Foley, died Tuesday, Sep.5,1911, and was buried the following day at the Goodwin cemetery. 9-8-1911
- FOLEY - PATRICIA - ANN - MRS. - NELSON - 5 3 1952 - 4 7 2002 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Patricia Ann Foley of Forrest City died Sunday, April 7, 2002, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital. She was 49.Mrs. Foley was born May 3, 1952, in Forrest City. She was a retired auditor.Survivors include her father, Lepoleon Nelson of Forrest City; her mother, Lillie Nelson of Forrest City; three sisters, Earlene Townsend of California, Bytha Mills of Troy, Mich., and Peggy Nelson of Little Rock and three brothers, Lepoleon Nelson Jr., of Conway, Edward Nelson of Little Rock and Christopher Nelson of Atlanta.Visitation will be held Friday, April 12, 2002, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2002, at the Taylor's Chapel CME Church with burial to follow in Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Clay Funeral Home of Forrest City
- FOLSOM - - - MRS. - - UNK - 1897 - FCTIMES - The Times extends its sincere sympathy to Bros.W.W and W.B.Folsom and Miss Annie in their great bereavement. The death of Mrs.Folsom is indeed sad news to the press gang, who have known and loved her for so long and well for her lovely traits of character. She was a noble woman.10-1-1897
- FOLTZ - GLENN - TRACY - - - 10 12 1939 - 10 27 2004 - UNION GROVE - Mr. Glenn Tracy Foltz, age 65, of Wynne, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, at his home. Mr. Foltz was born Oct. 12, 1939, in Cross County, the son of Murphy Dalton Foltz and Alma Mae Hall Foltz.Mr. Foltz was a 1958 graduate of Wynne High School, he worked as a foreman at Addison Shoe Company in Wynne for 42 years and retired in 2000. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Wynne.Mr. Foltz is survived by his wife, Mary Foltz of Wynne; a son, Brian Foltz of Little Rock; a daughter, Karen Ward of Wynne; two brothers, Murphy Sherman Foltz of Forrest City and John Marlin Foltz of Jonesboro; and three grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Foltz will be held on Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne with Bro. Bob Fant officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery in Wynne.
- FONDREN - HARRY - E. - SR. - - 4 11 1914 - 9 1 2002 - PINE CREST CEMETERY - Mr. Harry E. Fondren Sr., age 88, of Mobile, Ala., died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at his home.. Fondren, a native and former resident of Forrest City, was the former manager of the Forrest City Water Utility and had been a resident of Mobile for the past 26 years. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jewell A. Fondren of Mobile, Ala.; a daughter, Priscilla Turner of Collierville, Tenn.; two sons, Harry E. Fondren Jr., of Casper, Wyo., and Micheal W. Fondren of Nashville, Tenn., and three grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Fondren will held Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Magnolia Funeral Home in Mobile. Burial will follow in Pine Crest Cemetery under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home of Mobile, Ala.RAN A GROCERY STORE ON HWY 70
- FONDREN - J. - T. - - - unk - 1907 - WYNNE - Death of J.T.Fondren=The remains were shipped to Wynne for burial. Unreadable. He was a brother of Mrs.W.H.McDaniel and father of Mr.Elmer Fondren of this city. He had gone to Memphis for surgery, but did not survive. 7-5-1907
- FONDREN - JESSIE - E. - MRS. - IZARD - 12 29 1856 - 6 14 1896 - CITY - THIS COMMUNITY WAS OVERSPREAD WITH GLOOM SUNDAY MORNING WHEN THE NEWS BECAME CIRCULATED THAT MRS.THOS.FONDREN WAS DEAD. MRS.JESSIE E.FONDREN, WAS A DAUGHTER OF JAS.S.IZARD. SHE WAS BORN DEC.29,1856-DIED SUNDAY JUNE 14,1896, AND WAS INTERRED IN THE FORREST CITY CEMETERY THE FOLLOWING DAY.REV.BOZEMAN OFFICIATING. WHEN BUT 15 YEARS OF AGE SHE UNITED WITH THE BAPTIST CHURCH IN THIS CITY, AND HAS ALWAYS LIVED A DEVOTED CHRISTIAN LIFE. SHE WAS MARRIED TO MR.J.T.FONDREN OCT.5,1885, AND THEIR UNION HAS BEEN ONE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS. SHE WAS THE INDULGENT MOTHER OF 7 CHILDREN, FOUR OF WHOM SURVIVE HER. IT WAS HER CONSTANT DELIGHT TO MAKE HOME PLEASANT, IN WHICH LAUDABLE AMBITION SHE SUCCEEDED BEYOND ORDINARY SUCCESS. THE SORROWING HUSBAND AND MOTHERLESS LITTLE ONES HAVE THE DEEP AND SINCERE SYMPATHY OF A HOST OF RELATIVES AND TRUE FRIENDS, IN THIS, THE DARKEST HOUR OF THEIR LIVES. THE HUSBAND DESIRES US TO SAY THAT HE CAN FIND NO WORDS TO EXPRESS, AND THAT THE MASTER ONLY CAN KNOW, HOW THANKFUL HE IS FOR THE EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY AND DEEDS OF KINDNESS SHOWN HIM IN THIS GREATEST TRIAL. MR.&MRS.W.S.HEMENWAY OF WHEATLEY ATTENDED THE FUNERAL OF MRS.J.T.FONDREN MONDAY.-6-19-1896
- FONG - CHIE - - - - 12 10 1910 - 6 16 2006 - CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK - Mr. Chie Fong, age 95, of Hughes, died Friday, June 16, 2006, at his home.Mr. Fong was a business man and a farmer in Round Pond before moving to Hughes. He was the founder of Fong Dollar General Store and Fong Department Store.Mr. Fong is survived by his wife, Ming Fong, a daughter, Mayo Go of Cypress, Calif.; a son, Gin Fong of Hughes; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Fun Fong and a brother, Yit Fong.Visitation for Mr. Fong will be held on Friday, June 23, 2006, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park.
- FOOTE - JUDY - YVONNE - MRS. - MARTIN - 11 11 1943 - 5 1 2004 - MT.VERNON CEMETERY - Mrs. Judy Yvonne Foote, age 60, of Forrest City, died Saturday, May 1, 2004, at her home.Mrs. Foote was born Nov. 11, 1943, in Earle, the daughter of Clarence Martin and Lillian Raymond Martin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Shell Lake Baptist Church.Mrs. Foote married Paul McVey Foote in 1968 and he survives her along with two sons, McVey Foote of Marion and Ken Frank Foote of Forrest City; a daughter, Yvonne Foote of Warrenton, Mo.; five brothers, Ronald Martin and Russell Martin both of Heth, Walter Martin of Bartlett, Tenn., Carroll Martin of Tennessee and Ralph Martin of Kansas; three sisters, Lois Laws and Louise Bounds both of Heth and Earline Martin of Kansas and six grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Foote will be held on Monday, May 3, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside on Tuesday, May 6, 2004, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery at 1 p.m.
KOREA - FOOTE - PAUL - M. - - - 9 3 1930 - 10 8 2006 - MT.VERNON CEMETERY - Mr. Paul M. Foote, age 76, of Forrest City, died Sunday, October 8, 2006, at his home in Forrest City. Mr. Foote was born Sept. 3, 1930, in Lewisville, Penn., the son of Frank Foote and Mary Mackie Foote. He moved to Forrest City in 1992 from Pennsylvania, was a truck driver and security guard. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a Baptist. Mr. Foote married Judy Martin in 1967, and she preceded him in death in 2004. He is survived by two sons, McVey Foote of Marion and Ken Foote of Forrest City; one daughter, Yvonne Schexnaider of Forrest City, and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 this evening at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services for Mr. Foote will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City.Published: 2006-10-10
- FORD - ARCHIE - WADE - - - 9 28 1915 - 9 29 2007 - FPARK - IMAGE796-FATHER OF BERNARD, ALAN, AND MARYBELL. PER SON ALAN,DEC.2006, AND WAS BORN AND RAISED IN DES ARC, ARKANSAS. HIS PARENTS ARE PROBABLY BURIED THERE! Inscription: HUSBAND OF MARY BERNARD FORD, AND THEN SECOND WIFE ERLINE WHO CAME FROM DES ARC.-INDEPENDENT GROCER AT CORNER OF FRONT AND WASHINGTON STREETS FOR MANY YEARS, NEXT TO KXJK RADIO STATION DURING THE FIFTIES TO BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. Mr. Archie Wade Ford, age 92, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Ford was born Sept. 28, 1915, in Des Arc, the son of James Ford and Fleetie Stanley Ford. He lived in Forrest City most of his life, worked at Ford Food Center and the First National Bank for several years and was the oldest living male member of the First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Ford married to Mary Bernard and Erline Jones and both preceded him in death. He married Lois Spivey in 1989. She survives him along with two sons, Charles Wade Ford of Jonesboro and Alan Bernard Ford of Pickwick Dam, Tenn.; a daughter, Maribeth Chism of Forrest City; a sister, Dora Faye Harris of Booneville; a step-daughter, Vicki Skelton of Forrest City; two step-sons, Richard Ike Spivey Jr. of Kennewick, Wash. and Ben Spivey of Los Angeles, Calif. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Friends and family are invited to visit the online registry at www.stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2007-12-31
- FORD - DEBRA - ANN - MRS. - PATTERSON - 11 15 1957 - 9 8 2007 - SALEM CEMETERY - We pause today and bow in humble submission, in memory of one so dear, whose life stands forth as a shining light for everyone to see. Her kindness and gentle love will forever be remembered by us all. With sorrow among all Mrs. Debra Ann Ford passed to receive her crown of righteousness, Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Debra Ann Ford was born November 15, 1957, to Mrs. Rosie Lee Patterson and to the late Mr. John Patterson. She was the second child born to this union. She accepted Christ as her Savior and attended the Salem Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Rev. James A. Toney. She served diligently and faithfully until she became ill. As a member of Salem Baptist Church, Debra served as a Sunday school teacher with love in her heart for the children. She was very liberal with her time and support of the church, her family and the community. Debra worked at the Forrest City Police Department from August 1, 1977- July 16, 2004. She was a Radio Dispatcher Communications Specialist and better known as Sgt. D.A. Ford. She was a member of the Eureka Civic & Social Club and presided over the Eureka Eros Boys Club. In 1983, Debra was united in Holy Matrimony to Glenn B. Ford to who she remained married until her death. Two children were added to this union, John Joseph Vincent Ford and F. Franklin Murray Abraham Ford. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her loving and dedicated husband, Glenn B. Ford, 2 sons, John Joseph Vincent Ford, Memphis, TN and F. Franklin Murray Abraham Ford, Conway, Arkansas; one stepdaughter, Trina Parchman, Garland, Texas; one stepmother, Betty Patterson, St. Louis, MO; Godfather, A.D. (Maylee) Ursery, Detroit, MI; four sisters, Jeannette Patterson, Forrest City, AR, Sharon (Marvin) Dale, Forrest City, AR, Vicki Patterson, St. Louis, MO, Lisa (Edsel) Montgomery, Forrest City, AR; four brothers, Johnny (Rosalyn) Patterson Florissant, MO, Silvester (Sherry) Patterson, Detroit, MI, Bernard Patterson, St. Louis, MO and Gordan (Enilda) Patterson, Chester, VA; three aunts, Bernice (John) Henry, Madison, AR, Georgia Wilborn, Hughes, AR, Rose Mae Hill, Lynn, MA; a special niece, Mariah Lattimore, Jonesboro, AR; one brother-in-law, Brice Ford, Forrest City, AR; five sister-in-laws, Addie Alcorn, Lee Opal Ford, Doreen Sykes, Barbara Brooks and Floretta Baker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral will be Friday, September 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Salem Baptist Church. Paid obituaryPublished: 2007-09-12
- FORD - DESSIE - - MRS. - - 4 28 1910 - 9 4 2000 - CASTEEL - Mrs. Dessie Ford, age 90, of Forrest City, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City. Mrs. Ford was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Ford and is survived by >five daughters, Addie Alcorn and Lee Opal Ford, both of Chicago, Ill., Dorenn Sykes, Barbara Brooks and Floretta Cross, all of St. Louis, Mo.; two sons, Glenn Ford and Brice Ford, both of Forrest City; a sister, Letha Carter; two brothers, Charlie Carter, of Gary, Ind., and John Carter; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Visitation services for Mrs. Ford will be Friday, Sept. 8, 2000, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, at 1 p.m. at Christ Disciples Church in Caldwell with Rev. Clark Woodard and Rev.Felix Duckworth officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
- FORD - JIM - - - - UNK - 10 1899 - FCTIMES - The grim harvestor, Death has made a deep furrow among the old time folks of this city the past week. The familiar figures of John Evans, Will Grandberny, and Jim Ford will no longer be seen in the walks of life-they have passed over the river.10-13-1899
- FOREMAN - BELLE - - MRS - - UNK - 4 1 1912 - MEMPHIS - The remains of Mrs.Belle Foreman, who died at her home Monday, Apr.1,1912, passed through the city Wednesday morning enroute to Memphis for interment. Mr.& Mrs.M.H.Ford and Mr.Gregory, of Marianna accompanied the remains.-4-5-1912
- FOREMAN - IZORA - A. - MRS. - COVINGTON - 10 11 1934 - 4 25 2001 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Mrs. Izora Covington Foreman, age 66, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis.Mrs. Foreman was born Oct. 11, 1934, in Cotton Plant to Jessie Covington and Queily Jefferson Covington.She is survived by four daughters, Ethel Mangrum and Teresa Foreman, both of Detroit, Mich., Diaina Rogers of Forrest City and Angela Frazier of Memphis; two sons, Jessie Foreman and John Foreman, both of Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Evelyn Nelson of Chicago. Ill, Jessie B. Carter of Cotton Plant and Betty Covington of Milwaukee, Wis. and 13 grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Foreman will be Friday, May 4, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary.Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 5, 2001, at 2 p.m., at the Christian Redeeming Spiritual Church #1 with Rev. Therotha Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
- FORREST - ROY - - - - 8 3 1925 - 1 22 1999 - MARIANNA MEMORIAL - Roy Forrest, 73, died Friday, January 22, in his home. He was a resident of Lee County and a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Nola Forrest of Marianna; one daughter, Debbie Odle of Marianna; two sons, David Forrest of Marion and Dennis Forrest of Marianna; one sister-in-law, Ruth Forrest of West Memphis; three grandchildren, Jennifer Odle Mooney of Marianna and Eric and Julie Forrest of Marion; one great grandchild, Joshua Tanner Mooney of Marianna and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Sunday, January 24, at 2 p.m. at Marianna Memorial Park with Harley Kersey and Bro. Andy Wilbanks officiating. Memorials may be sent to the Aubrey Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements were handled by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
- FORREST - SHERRY - LYNN - MS - - 3 12 1965 - 3 25 2003 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Miss Sherry Lynn Forrest, age 38, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at Crestpark Retirement Inn.Miss Forrest was born March 12, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Timothy Forrest and Joanne Anderson. She was a veteran of the United States Army.Miss Forrest is survived by both her parents of Forrest City; her stepmother, Alneather Forrest of Forrest City, and a stepbrother Harold Ford of Little Rock.Visitation services for Miss Forrest will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2003, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2003, at the Church of God at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
USMARINE CORPS WWII - FORRESTER - PAUL - L. - - - 12 14 1915 - 1 10 2006 - MT.VERNON CEMETERY-WWII - Mr. Paul L. Forrester, age 89, of Westland, Mich. and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at his home.Mr. Forrester was born Dec. 14, 1915, in Black Rock, the son of Curtis O. Forrester and Mary Della Forrester. He was a decorated veteran of World War II and the United States Marine Corps. He was also retired from the Chrysler Corporation.Mr. Forrester is survived by his wife of 55 years, Opal Forrester; a sister, Helen Jolly of Forrest City; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Dalton; and two brothers, Andrew Forrester and Cecil Forrester.Visitation for Mr. Forrester will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. Funeral services will follow in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev. J.E. Hughes officiating. Burial will follow on Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
- FORTENBERRY - GARY - LYNN - - - 10 12 1954 - 3 25 2003 - SALEM CEMETERY - Mr. Gary Lynn Fortenberry, age 48, of the Salem Community, died Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at his home.Mr. Fortenberry was born Oct. 12, 1954, in Brinkley, the son of Franklin Fortenberry and Virginia Geisler Byrd. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life and was a farmer. He was a member of Salem Methodist Church and attended First Baptist Church in Forrest City.Mr. Fortenberry married Belinda Hutcherson in 1986, and she survives him along with two sons, Greg Fortenberry of the Salem Community and Terry Don Guthrie of Forrest City; one daughter, Tonya May of Wynne; his parents, Derward and Virginia Byrd, of the Salem Community; a sister, Karen Crisp of West Memphis; two brothers, Mike Fortenberry of Palestine and Alan Byrd of Little Rock; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Visitation services for Mr. Fortenberry will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Chapel with burial following in Salem Cemetery.
- FOURTHMAN - JAMES - LEROY - - - 11 7 1938 - 2 22 2007 - FPARK - 5997-NEXT TO JEAN FOURHTMAN-Mr. James Leroy Fourthman, age 68, of Colt, died early Thursday morning, Feb. 22, 2007, at Crossridge Hospital in Wynne, after a long illness. Born Nov. 7, 1938, he was the son of James Dewey Fourthman and Ruthie E. Lacey. he was a shop atendant for the Arkansas Highway Department prior to his retirement. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife Dolly of the home, two sons, James Earnest Fourthman and Stanley and his wife Jennie Williams, both of Colt; three daughters, Jada and her husband Roger Davidson of Wynne, Judy and her husband Eddie Brown of Pine Tree and Patty and her husband Johnny Henderson, also of Pine Tree; three brothers, Henry Fourthman of Marion, John Thomas and wife Melissa Fourthman of Lilbourn, Missouri and James Dewey and wife Hollie Fourthman of Wardell, Missouri; three sisters, Mary and her husband Rob Young of Portageville, Missouri, Bonnie and her husband Herbert SMith of Anderson, Missouri and Rosie and her husband Dalton Morefield of Wynne; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Albert and Faye Easter, Nathan and Jeanette Easter and Danny and Marilyn Easter all of Sheridan. Funeral services for Mr. Fourthman are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Morgan Chapel with Bro. Andy Price officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home. Visitation with the Fourthman family will be Saturday afternoon, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morgan Chapel.Published: 2007-02-23
- FOWLER - DAULTON - W. - - - 6 4 1918 - 2 16 2006 - HARRIS CHAPEL CEMETERY - Fowler, Dalton W. June 4 1918 Husband of Bonnie Fowler -Wynne Progress February 24, 2006 Mr. Fowler was born in Brownsville, Tn., the son of Wilson Oliver Fowler and Lillie (Hudson) Fowler. He was employed by the Arkansas Highway Department for 33 years.Survivors are son: Glenn and Billy Fowler, both of Wynne; daughters: Shirley Thomas of Chicago, Il., Sandra Hamrick of Forrest City, Glenda Davis, Martha South and Cathy Gibson all of Wynne, Betty Wilson of Cabot; 27 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Bonnie Lee Fowler; brothers: Willie, Otis, Odell, Arthur Fowler, Ira White; sisters: Rosa Lee Montgomery, Leona Crowder; sons: Jerry Fowler and Bo Fowler.
- FOWLER - HAROLD - - - - 1 23 1956 - 10 17 2005 - HARRIS CHAPEL CEMETERY - WYNNE -- Harold "Bo" Fowler, 49, of Wynne died Monday, Oct. 17,2005 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. A lifelong Wynne resident, he was a 1974 graduate of Wynne High School and retired from UPS after 17 years of service. He was also employed by the Wynne Police Department for seven years. He helped create Blue Horizon Habitat for Humanity of Wynne and served as senior director. He was a member of Newlife Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Deanna Conner Fowler of the home; two sons, Harold Dean Fowler II and Joshua Adam Fowler, both of Wynne; a daughter, Christy Nicole Reynolds of McGehee; his father, Daulton Wilson Fowler of Wynne; two brothers, Glenn Fowler and Billy Fowler, both of Wynne; five sisters, Glenda Davis, Cathy Gibson and Martha South, all of Wynne, Sandra Hamrick of FORREST CITY and Shirley Thomas of Chicago; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Kernodle Funeral Home of Wynne, with the Rev. William Witcher officiating. Burial will be in Harris Chapel Cemetery at Wynne.
- FOWLER - LINDA - CAROLYN - MRS. - DOOLEY - 2 23 1938 - 10 22 2006 - LINDSEY CEMETERY - Mrs. Linda Carolyn Fowler, age 68, of Ponca and formerly of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. Mrs. Fowler was born Feb. 23, 1938, in Forrest City, the daughter of Richard Wesley Dooley and Mary Virginia Harris Dooley. She was a member of the Boxley Baptist Church and an employee of Emerson Electric. Mrs. Fowler married Troy W. Fowler Jr. and he survives her along with two sons, Donnie McMinn of Pea Ridge and Ricky Hamlin of Forrest City; a daughter, Penny Eudy of Little Rock; two brothers, Bill Dooley and Jimmy Dooley both of Forrest City; a sister, Montine Thomas of Forrest City and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Ball. Visitation for Mrs. Fowler will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Lindsey Cemetery in Forrest City.Published: 2006-10-25
- FOY - REGINA - RENEE - MS - - 12 28 1975 - 7 22 2004 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Ms. Regina Renee Foy, age 28, of Waterloo, Iowa, died Wednesday, July 22, 2004.Ms. Foy was born Dec. 28, 1975, in Forrest City, the daughter of Gertrude Foy Guyton and Luke Golatt. She was employed by several fast food corporations as an assistant manager and was a member of the First Baptist Church.Ms. Foy is survived by her parents of Forrest City; her adopted father, Leonard Walker of Forrest City; two sons, Lacey Barber and Latham Barber; and two daughters, Kanisha Washington and Keema Foy. She is also survived by six brothers, Paris Foy of Waterloo, Iowa, Clenton Wofford, Brian Golatt and Kanta Golatt all of Forrest City, Sheffield Gardner and Syrus Humphrey; six sisters, Kitty Gardner, Karen Logan, Martina Billups, Teresa Jackson, Lanette Slaughter and Fairity; two grandmothers, Mary Logan and Lillie Hamilton both of Forrest City; and a great-grandmother, Charlene Parker of Forrest City.Funeral services for Ms. Foy will be held on Friday, July 30, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, located at 306 East Cross, with Rev. S.W. Baker Sr. and Elder Oliver G. Foy officiating. Burial will follow in Castell Cemetery, under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home.
- FOY - SMITH - - JR. REV. - - 6 6 1928 - 5 27 2004 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Rev. Smith Foy Jr., age 75, of Forrest City, died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Rev. Foy was born June 6, 1928, in Starkville, Miss. He was a retired supervisor with the Forrest City Water Utility.Rev. Foy is survived by his wife, Dolores Foy of Forrest City; a son, Kevin Foy of Little Rock; three daughters, Sarah Ann Newman of Champaign, Ill. and Anita Camille Rush and Doris Neville both of Indianapolis, Ind.; four brothers, James Foy of Markham, Ill., Theodis Foy of Lima, Ohio, and Sylvester Foy and Doc Henry Foy both of Sidney, Ohio; five sisters, Sarah Lee Sims, Julia Mason and Dolories McGee all of Sidney, Ohio, Gertha Lee Jelks of Piqua, Ohio, and Belinda Ann Williams of Lima, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.Visitation for Rev. Foy will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Ray Peals Jr. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- FRAGER - THERESA - - MRS - SAIN - 10 10 1930 - 3 23 2007 - CLARK CEMETERY - Mrs. Theresa Frager, age 76, of Conway and formerly of Forrest City, died Friday, March 23, 2007, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. Mrs. Frager was born Oct. 10, 1930, in St. Francis County and was the daughter of Augusta Sain and Estella Griggs Sain. She was retired from Sanyo Manufacturing after 26 years. Mrs. Frager is survived by two daughters, Kathie Cochran of Colt and Lisa Carruth of Wynne; three sons, Bobby Moore and Elvis Moore, both of Forrest City and Victor Moore of Little Rock; a sister, Stella Driver of Forrest City; a brother, James Woodhouse Sr. of Forrest City; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Benjamin Sain, John Ollie, Lloyd Sain Sr. and Bobby White. Visitation for Mrs. Frager will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. A separate visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Christ Temple Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 30, 2007, at noon with Pastor Thomas Holloway officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery.Published: 2007-03-28
- FRAKES - ETHRIDGE - ODELL - III - - 7 30 1962 - 7 21 2001 - SPRING CREEK - Mr. Ethridge Odell "Butch" Frakes, III, age 38, of Marianna, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at the Regional Hospital in Helena. Mr. Frakes was born July 30, 1962, and was the son of Ethridge Frakes, II and Linda Harpole Frakes Ashburn. He was a landscaper with Christy's Lawn Service of Helena and was he was a Baptist. Mr. Frakes is survived by his parents; his step-father, Farrell Ashburn; his step-mother, Louise Frakes; one brother, Lance Carter of LaGrange; one sister, Angela Smith of Marianna; three half-brothers, Charlie Frakes, Todd Frakes and Chris Frakes; three half-sisters, Elizabeth Frakes, Melissa Howton and Lawanda Black; his grandparents, Louis and Orene Harpole of Marianna. Visitation for Mr. Frakes will be Monday, July 23, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Marianna. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at 10 a.m., at the First Baptist Church of Marianna with Bro. Steve Walters officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery near Aubrey under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
- FRANKLIN - ARMOUR - JACK - REV. - - 4 9 1927 - 11 26 2005 - Paradise Garden Cemetery - Rev. Armour Jack Franklin, age 78, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Rev. Franklin was born April 9, 1927, the son of John Franklin and Laura Franklin in Aberdeen, Miss. He was the pastor of the New Morning Star Baptist Church in Bruen for six years and was an associate minister at the Macedonia M.B. Church in Madison.Rev. Franklin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lorraine Franklin; 10 daughters, Neomia Hodges and Erma Franklin both of Huntsville, Ala., Jerlean Bradley of Circleville, Fla., Linda Dawson of Torrance, Calif., Shirley Franklin of Ontario, Calif., Gwen Miller and Yvette Guernon both of Los Angeles, Calif., Dinah Franklin of Phoenix, Ariz., Shelia Turner of Houston, Texas and Minister Sherry Bobo of West Memphis; three sons, Rev. Charles Franklin of Goldsboro, N.C., Lemmuel Franklin of Pomona, Calif. and Armour L. Franklin of Los Angeles, Calif.; six sisters, Vernice Williams and Shirley Butler both of Forrest City, Melody Duff of Madison, Helen Hull, Juanita Franklin and Onita Mason all of Chicago, Ill.; A step-sister, Bessie Easley of Forrest City; one brother, John Franklin III of Utica, N.Y.; 28 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Mable Wymes, Bobbie Lydle, Laureen Burks and Pauline Culpepper.Funeral services for Rev. Franklin will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Madison Light M.B. Church with Pastor Charles Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Gardens under the direction of People's Funeral Home.
- FRANKLIN - BLONCE - MAE - MRS. - FRANKLIN - 4 5 1938 - 1 8 2004 - FORREST CITY CEMETERY - Mrs. Blonce Mae Franklin, age 65, of Little Rock, died on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004.Mrs. Franklin, the daughter of Sally and Walter Franklin, was a member of Beth Salem Baptist Church in Forrest City for many years prior to moving to Detroit, Michigan. She recently returned to Little Rock and is survived by her mother, Sally Gregory of Forrest City; seven daughters, Jeanette Cobb, Mildred Moore, Sally Medley, Trisha Tomlin and Delois McIntosh, all of Little Rock and Thelma Moore and Debra Jones, both of Forrest City; one son, Warren Moore of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; four brothers, John Franklin, Eugene Franklin and Walter Franklin Jr., all of Forrest City and Charles Clayborn of Memphis; one sister, Evene Lewis of Detroit, Mich.; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services for Mrs. Franklin will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Greater New Hope Baptist Church in North Little Rock. Burial will follow at Forrest City Cemetery under the direction of Hubble Funeral Home of North Little Rock. There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Forrest City Cemetery.
- FRANKLIN - BRENDA - JOYCE - MRS. - LEWIS - 1946 - 4 24 2003 - CRITTENDON MEMORIAL PARK IN MARION - Mrs. Brenda Joyce Lewis Franklin, age 57, of West Memphis, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Franklin was a survey nurse for the Department of Human Services and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Bill Franklin of West Memphis; one daughter, Julie Ingram of Brighton, Tenn.; two step-daughters, Carmen Wheeler of Southaven, Miss. and Jenai Franklin of Arlington, Texas; one son, Bernie Lewis of Memphis; one step-son, Brock Franklin of Southaven, Miss.; two sisters, Zelma Smith and Thelma Woods both of Forrest City; two brothers, Fred Bowman of Eugene, Ore., and W.D. Bowman of Boise, Idaho, and six grandchildren.She was preceded in death by both her parents, Floyd E. and Oma F. Bowman and a brother, T.A. Bowman.Funeral services for Mrs. Franklin will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Burial will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.
- FRANKLIN - CLINTON - JEROME - - - 9 2 1983 - 10 25 2006 - SCOTT BOND CEMETERY - Mr. Clinton Jerome "Dough Boy" Franklin, age 23, of Widener, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, in Conway. Mr. Franklin was born Sept. 2, 1983, in Forrest City, the son of Acie Henderson and Oteria Sander Franklin. He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Kaylin Franklin of Forrest City; a son, Jeremey Franklin of Forrest City; three sisters, Kimberly Henderson of Madison, Sharon Washington of California and Sherondra Smith of Jonesboro and six brothers, Rodney Franklin and Dennis Carter both of Widener, Kevin Henderson and Shawn Henderson both of Madison, Earl Franklin of Forrest City and Travis Smith of Jonesboro. He is also survived by his grandparents, Lillian and Marvin Williams of Widener and a great-grandmother, Earselene Bell of Forrest City. Visitation for Mr. Franklin will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, at the Widener Community Church with Pastor Elbert Carr officiating. Burial will follow in Scott Bond Cemetery.Published: 2006-10-30
USARMY-VIETNAM PURPLE HEART - FRANKLIN - JIMMY - ALLEN - - - 5 8 1946 - 10 14 2006 - LOUGHRIDGE - Jimmy Allen Franklin, age 60, of Wilmer, Texas, formerly of Forrest City died early Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, in North Dallas VA Medical Center after a short illness. Born May 8, 1946, at Hamblin, Ark., he was the son of Martin Franklin and Verna Holmes Franklin. He retired from the U.S. Army after having received the Purple Heart during duty in Vietnam. He was a horse trainer in Texas since his retirement from the Army. Survivors include two brothers, Wayne Franklin of McCrory and Gene Franklin of Marion; five sisters, Delores Lawson of Mississippi, Dorothy Stokes of Fair Oaks, Joann Barker of Louisiana, Linda Leach of Marion and Betty Thigpen of Forrest City; many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friends Walt Wilson and Mona Hawkins of Texas. Funeral services for Mr. Franklin will be Friday morning at 10 a.m. Nov. 17, 2006, at Loughridge Cemetery near Colt under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Stokes officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Morgan Funeral Home.
- FRANKLIN - LENA - MAE - MRS. - - 4 18 1931 - 10 10 2006 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Lena Mae Franklin, age 75, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at her home. Mrs. Franklin was born April 18, 1931, in Warren. She was a beautician. Mrs. Franklin is survived by five sons, Danny Fisher of Los Angeles, Calif., Kenny Fisher of Marion, Al Perry Nash Jr. of Dallas, Texas, Dewayne Franklin of Las Vegas, Nev. and Gerald Franklin of Forrest City; four daughters, Tonya Franklin and Theresa Dixon both of Forrest City, Wanda Douglas of Rowlett, Texas and Cassanadra Crosby of Maysfield, Texas; two sisters, Rose Marie Franklin of Forrest City and Betty Welch of Milwaukee, Wis.; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Franklin will be held on Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Rising Sun M.B. Church. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.Published: 2006-10-12
- FRANKLIN - LINDA - KAYE - MRS. - FRANKLIN - unk - 4 12 2005 - ROSENETH FUNERAL HOME - Mrs. Linda Kaye Franklin died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in Shreveport, La.Mrs. Franklin, the daughter of Martin Franklin and Verna Holmes Franklin Moise was born in Hamlin and lived most of her life in Colt. She is survived by one daughter, Debbie Haynes; three brothers, Wayne Franklin of Fair Oaks, Jim Franklin of Red Oaks, Texas, and Gene Franklin of Marion; five sisters Betty Thigpen of Forrest City, Deloris Lawson of Batesville, Miss., Dorothy Stokes of Fair Oaks, JoAnn Baker of Shreveport, La. and Linda Leach of Marion; and one grandchild.Funeral services for Mrs. Franklin will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Roseneth Funeral Home in Shreveport, La.
- FRANKLIN - ROBERT - LEE - REV - - 3 8 1918 - 12 30 2001 - West Tennessee Veteran Cemetery in Memphis - Rev. Robert Lee Franklin, age 83, of Memphis, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at Methodist South Hospital in Memphis.Rev. Franklin was a laborer at Memphis Transit Authority.He is survived by his wife, Mable Franklin of Memphis; three daughters, Marcie Jones, Lakisha Franklin and Ursula Lewis, all of Memphis; five sons, Sammy Franklin, Borris Reed, Jarvis Franklin, Robert Earle Franklin and Terrance Franklin, all of Memphis; and 12 grandchildren.Funeral services for Rev. Franklin will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at 12:30 p.m., at Riverside M.B. Church in Widener. Burial will follow in West Tennessee Veteran Cemetery in Memphis under the direction of Gillespie Funeral Home
- FRANKS - ANDREW - - - - 1879 - 10 24 1898 - HUGHES - PLOT 620-OLD YARD Andrew Franks of Widener, died Monday night, Oct.24,1898, of malarial hematuria, aged 19 years. He was sick only two days. The remains were interred in the Hughes cemetery Tuesday afternoon, Rev.A.E.Holloway and R.L.Simpson officiating.FORREST CITY TIMES 10-28-1898
NATIVE - FRANKS - JOE - - MRS - - UNK - 8 13 1911 - CITY - DEATH=DEATH OF MRS.JOE FRANKS=Birth: unknown Death: 1911 The Forrest City Times Newspaper of Forrest City, AR. August 18, 1911(page 375 of CD - 1910-1912 archives from the Newspaper)Death of Mrs. Joe Franks / Mrs. Joe Franks died at her home in this city last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Franks had been in faliling health for the past several years, and the last spell of illness which ended in her death had lasted about four months. Mrs. Franks was born and reared in this city. She was a member of the Baptist church. She leaves besides her husband, a mother, four brothers, three sisters and a family of eight children; four boys and four girls, to mourn their loss. The funeral was held Monday morning at 11 o'clock, the funeral preceeding from the house and interment being had in the Forrest City Cemetery. Elder Garrott, the pastor of the Baptist church, being absent from the city, Rev. E. T. Mabley, of the Episcopal church conducted the funeral services. We extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken husband, and the orphaned children who are left at an early age without a tender mother's care. Brenda Huntley.-8-18-1911
- FRANKS - NANCE - GALE - MRS. - GILBRETH - 7 23 1945 - 3 7 2004 - HUGHES - Mrs. Nancy Gale Franks, age 58, of Forrest City, died Sunday, March 7, 2004, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Franks was born July 23, 1945, in Forrest City, the daughter of James W. Gilbreth and Helen Wood Gilbreth. She made her home in Forrest City for all of her life, was a nurse, homemaker and member of the Pine Tree Baptist Church.Mrs. Franks married Ray Franks in 1970 and he survives her along with a daughter, Kim Franks of Forrest City; two sons, Michael Franks and Jamie Franks both of Forrest City; a sister, Vicki Taylor of Forrest City and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Toni Jean Gilbreth.Visitation for Mrs. Franks will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at the Pine Tree Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery.
USARMY--KOREA - FRANKS - ROBERT - - JR. - - 4 9 1931 - 1 18 2002 - FPARK - 5842&5844&5840-NEXT TO JANNIE FRANKS-"BOBBIE"-USARMY-KOREA-Mr. Robert "Bobby" Franks Jr., age 70, of Forrest City, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at his home.Mr. Franks was born April 9, 1931, in Forrest City, and was the son of Robert Franks Sr., and Martha Miller Franks. He made his home in Forrest City. He was a painter, a member of Widener Baptist Church, a member of the VFW and American Legion, and a veteran of the Korean War.Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his first wife, Janie Tolise Franks in 1987; a daughter, Melissa Hazard in 1997; and one son, Alan Franks in 1997.He was married to Rita Franks in 1991, and she survives him, along with three sons, Rodney Franks, Billy Franks and Johnny Franks, all of Forrest City; three sisters, Joyce Jackson of Conroe, Texas, Judy Davis of Forrest City, and Lynda Lewis of Romance; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Funeral services for Mr. Franks were held today, Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Thomason and Bro. Daniel Fryer officiated the service. Burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home
- FRAZE - JEWELL - ALINE - MRS. - VENABLE - 10 25 1922 - 2 22 2001 - WOODMAN - Mrs. Jewell Aline Venable Fraze, 78, of McCrory, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at the White County Medical Center in Searcy. Mrs. Fraze, formerly of Dumas, was born Oct. 25, 1922, and was the daughter of Thomas and Cora Mae Sheppard Venable. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. On Dec. 9, 1939 Mrs. Fraze married Johnny Fraze, who preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by three daughters. Shirley Holifield of McCrory, Sharon Boileau of Forrest City, and Brenda Camper of West Memphis; a brother, Henry Venable of North Little Rock; a sister Betty Crossno of North Little Rock; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Visitation for Mrs. Fraze will be Saturday Feb. 24, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of McCrory. Funeral services for Mrs. Fraze will be Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of McCrory. Burial will follow in Woodman Cemetery near McCrory under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of McCrory and Wynne.
- FRAZIER - FLOYD - LESTER - - - 12 15 1949 - 6 26 2004 - COGBILL CEMETERY - Mr. Floyd "Lester" Frazier, age 54, of Wynne, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.Mr. Frazier was born Dec. 15, 1949, in Wynne, the son of James Lonzo Frazier and Florence Gertrude Hiter Frazier. He was a 1967 graduate of Wynne High School and owned Frazier's Repair Shop in Wynne. Mr. Frazier was a former employee of John Deere Equipment Company in Wynne and worked for the past 16 years as a shop supervisor for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department in district one in Wynne. He was also a member of the Union Avenue Baptist Church in Wynne.Mr. Frazier is survived by his wife, Connie Sue Douglas Frazier of Wynne; a son, Ross Frazier of Wynne; a daughter, Pam Frazier of Wynne; a brother, Doyle Frazier of Phoenix, Arizona and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both his parents.Visitation for Mr. Frazier will be held on Monday, June 28, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne with Bro. Ray Dean Davis officiating, assisted by Bro. James Doyle Frazier. Burial will follow in the Catlett addition of Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne.
- FREEMAN - ANDY - - MR. - - UNK - 2 5 1902 - FCTIMES - 2-7-1902 Mr.Andy Freeman, who had been living on S.P.McDaniel's farm for eighteen years, died Wednesday night, Feb.5, 1902, from smallpox. He was a good man and raised a large family and was a valued employee. His remains were buried at the McDaniel colored graveyard yesterday.
- FRENCH - ALPHA - - MRS. - ADAMS - 2 24 1916 - 2 11 2005 - SALEM CEMETERY - Mrs. Alpha French, age 88, of Palestine, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. French was born Feb. 24, 1916, in Lee County, the daughter of Frank Adams and Elsie Wheeler Adams. She lived most of her life in Lee County, was an elemetary school teacher for 13 years in Lee County and 28 years in Wheatley. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Kappa Delta Pi and was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.Mrs. French married Austin D. French and he preceded her in death in 1974. She is survived by one sister, Lydia May French of Goodwin; a brother, P.H. Adams, of Arizona and two grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Veda French McCormack in 1990; five brothers; and three sisters.Visitation for Mrs. French will be held on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Salem United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.
- FRENCH - BERTHA - - MRS. - PITTS - 6 29 1911 - 2 5 2002 - Salem Cemetery - Mrs. Bertha "Bo" French, age 90, of Goodwin, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest CityMrs. French was born June 29, 1911, in Blackton, and was the daughter of Charles Pitts and Bessie Blankenship Pitts. She was a housewife and a member of the Goodwin Baptist Church.Mrs. French married Everett French in 1940, and he preceded her in death in 1982.She is survived by a brother, Elmer Pitts of West Memphis and several nieces and nephews.Visitation for Mrs. French will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., at Goodwin Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with burial following in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- FRENCH - FLOYD - EMON - - - 12 13 1915 - 9 25 2006 - Salem Cemetery - Mr. Floyd Emon French, age 90, of Goodwin, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. French was born Dec. 13, 1915, in Goodwin, the son of Ora French and Gussie Jones French. He was a farmer, served on the St. Francis County Quorum Court for 39 years, served as a St. Francis County Constable and was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church since 1931. Mr. French married his wife of 71 years Lydia Mae Adams in 1935 and she survives him along with two daughters, Gussie Michaelis of Goodwin and Virginia Levitt of Jacksonville, Fla.; a son, Anthony French of Goodwin; two brothers, Vernon French and Virgil French both of Palestine; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Austin French and a sister, Geneva Thomas. Visitation for Mr. French will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, at the Salem United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery.Published: 2006-09-26
- FRENCH - FRANK - - - - 11 1 1974 - 7 6 2005 - SALEM CEMETERY - Mr. Frank French, age 30, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at his home.Mr. French was born Nov. 1, 1974, in West Memphis, the son of Luther French and Barbara Hankins French. He lived in St. Francis County for all of his life.Mr. French is survived by his mother of Forrest City; a brother, Jamie French of Forrest City; and his maternal grandparents, Carthel Hankins and Audrey Hankins both of Forrest City.Visitation for Mr. French will be held on Friday, July 8, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2005, graveside at 10 a.m. at Salem Cemetery.
- FRENCH - J. - D. - - - 10 20 1918 - 7 7 2000 - SALEM - J. D. French, age 81, died Friday, July 7, 2000. He was a farmer and owner of the S & K Grill. He is survived by a son, Keith French, of Little Rock; three daughters, Suzanne Siebert, of Little Rock, Betty Nash, of Clarendon, Mardee Nash, of Brinkley; a step-daughter, Ray Ingle, of Des Arc; three brothers, Norman French and Ray French, both of Salem, Darce French, of Brinkley; three sisters, Amy Amerson, of Pheonix, Ariz., Ella Reeves, of Salem, Vivian Taylor, of Forrest City; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held today, Monday, July 10, 2000, at the Salem United Methodist Church. Burial was in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home.
- FRENCH - JEWELL - D. - MRS. - LAWSON - 2 26 1930 - 10 29 2005 - HARRIS CHAPEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Jewell Lawson French, age 75, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. French was born Feb. 26, 1930, in St. Francis County, the daughter of Odis Lawson and Mary Kelso Lawson. She lived in California for 30 years before moving back to Forrest City in 1980. She was retired from Home Health Care and was a member of the Old Fashion Baptist Church in Palestine.Mrs. French is survived by a daughter, Dawn Ramsey of Colt; five brothers, Billy Lawson, Charles Lawson and Carl Lawson, all of Colt, Odis Lawson of Newcastle and Phil Lawson of Forrest City; one sister, Linda Jones of Forrest City and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. French will be held tonight, Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Harris Chapel Cemetery in Wynne.
- FRENCH - LUTHER - FRANK - - - 11 1 1974 - 7 6 2005 - SALEM CEMETERY - Mr. Frank French, age 30, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at his home.Mr. French was born Nov. 1, 1974, in West Memphis, the son of Luther French and Barbara Hankins French. He lived in St. Francis County for all of his life.Mr. French is survived by his mother of Forrest City; a brother, Jamie French of Forrest City; and his maternal grandparents, Carthel Hankins and Audrey Hankins both of Forrest City.Visitation for Mr. French will be held on Friday, July 8, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2005, graveside at 10 a.m. at Salem Cemetery.
USARMY - FRENCH - THOMAS - - - - 7 27 1948 - 6 19 2005 - BELL - Mr. Thomas French, age 56, of Palestine, died Sunday, June 19, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. French was born July 27, 1948, the son of Holbert Perry French Sr. and Ann Young French Welker. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a Baptist.Mr. French is survived by his mother of Palestine; a daughter, Kimberly Joann French of Wynne; a brother, Scott French of Palestine; a granddaughter and a niece and nephew.Visitation for Mr. French will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at Bell Cemetery in Palestine at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2005.
- FRENCH - VIOLA - K. - MRS. - KYZER - 9 6 1909 - 7 14 2002 - SALEM CEMETERY - Mrs. Viola K. French, age 92, of Palestine, died Sunday, July 14, 2002, in Palestine.Mrs. French born Sept. 6, 1909, in Tippo, Miss., the daughter of Grady Kyzer and Georgia Baker Kyzer. She made her home in Palestine for most of her life and she was a housewife and a member of the Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine.In 1924, Mrs. French married Ora French and he preceded her in death in 1958. She is survived by two sons, Vernon French and Virgil French, both of Palestine; a step-son, Floyd French of Goodwin; seven grandchildren, eight great-granchildren, 24 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. French was also preceded in death by twin sons, in 1930; a step son, Austin French in 1974; a step grandchild, Veda McCormack in 1990; a great-great-grandchild, Katy Billingsley in 1990 and a daughter, Geneva Thomas in 1997.Visitation services for Mrs. French will be held, Monday, July 15, 2002, from 6 to 9 p.m. at in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. French will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Twin Assembly of God Church in Palestine. Burial will follow in Salem Cemetery in Palestine under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- FRIERSON - TOM - - - - UNK - 8 19 1907 - UNKNOWN - DIES OF HIS WOUNDS=Tom Frierson, the housebreaker, and all around bad man, who was captured after being shot twice in the hip with a pistol in the hands of Richard Snowden, and recieved a load of buck shot from the hands of Will Baldwin on Aug.2, 1907, while Snowden and Baldwin were attempting to arrest him, and who were shortly afterward brought to town and lodged in jail, died on Monday, Aug.19, 1907, as a result of the wounds. His escapades took place in the Fergusonville neighborhood until the posse caught up with him.-8-23-1907
- FRITZLER - EDITH - MADGE - MRS. - - 5 17 1920 - 11 27 2000 - BELL - Edith Madge Fritzler, 80, of Marianna, died Monday, Nov. 27,2000 at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis. She was a member of the Midway Baptist Church at Palestine. Survivors include her husband, Ed Fritzler, of the home; three sons, Charles Frank Elledge of Nashville, Billy and Rufus Elledge, both of Arizona; two daughters, Doris Stauffer of Oklahoma and Betty Hart of Marianna; one brother, Johnnie Wallace of Paragould; 15 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Morgan Funeral Home in Forrest City. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 at Morgan Chapel with Bro. Ken Walls officiating. Burial will follow at Bell Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
WWII - FROST - CHESTER - JAMES - - - 1 30 1927 - 10 5 2003 - FPARK - 2768 Mr. Chester James Frost, aged 76, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at his home in Forrest City.Mr. Frost was born Jan. 30, 1927 in Haleyville, Ala., the son of Floyd E. Frost and Kitty Hood Frost. He lived in St. Charles, Ill. until moving to Forrest City eight years ago.He was a department head at Burgess Norton for 36 years, a veteran of World War II, and a member of Landmark Baptist Church.In 1946 Mr. Frost married Helen Frances Christian. She survives him along with a daughter, Sandra Frost of Forrest City; a son, Brian Frost of Sycamore, Ill.; three sisters, Ethel Pettus and Betty Jo Paigen, both of Forrest City and Mrs. Bobby Burnetti of Lakeland, Fla.; a brother, Jimmy Frost of Olive Branch, Miss.; and one grandchild.Visitation will be at Stevens Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003. Funeral services for Mr. Frost will be at Stevens at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
- FROST - HAZEL - DELLA - MRS. - CAMPBELL - 11 3 1913 - 6 26 2003 - MT.AIRY CEMETERY - Mrs. Hazel Della Campbell Frost, age 89, of Clarksville, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at Johnson Regional Medical Center.Mrs. Frost, an educator and housewife, was the daughter of John L. Campbell and Mamie Marie Moore Campbell. She was a Methodist by faith and is survived by her husband, Wiley Lee Frost; a daughter, Joan Frost of Waterloo, Wisc.; two sons, Roger Frost of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and John Frost of Clarksville; a sister, Jewell Donovan of Little Rock; a brother, William David Campbell of Little Rock; and five grandchildren. Mrs. Frost was preceded in death by two sisters, Imogene Phillips and Fern Kelly and a brother, John Campbell.Funeral services for Mrs. Frost will be held on Monday, June 30, 2003, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Clarksville with Rev. Steve Wingo officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Airy Cemetery in Clarksville under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville.
- FROST - LULA - MAE - MRS. - WORLEY - 8 12 1917 - 3 23 2005 - HUGHES - Mrs. Lula Mae Frost, age 87, of Forrest City, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Frost was born Aug. 21, 1917, in Lonoke, the daughter of Lee Worley and Josie May Thomas Worley. She lived in St. Francis County most of her life, was a housewife, and a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church.Mrs. Frost is survived by three sons, Johnny Rue Callahan, J.L. Callahan and Ellis Frost all of Forrest City; three daughters, Mildred Kellum Britton of Wynne, Louise Howard and Josie Allmond both of Forrest City; two brothers, Edward Worley and Samuel Worley both of Forrest City; three sisters, Lorene Clegg of Colt, Clara Fay Thompson of Forrest City, Dora Draughn of Wynne; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Kellum, in 1988.Visitation for Mrs. Frost will be held on Friday, March 25, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow Hughes Cemetery.
- FRYER - DAVID - R. - - - 11 16 1938 - 11 6 2007 - MEMORIAL - Mr. David R. Fryer, age 68, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at his home. Mr. Fryer was born Nov. 16, 1938, in Forrest City, the son of Richard Fryer and Lucille Taylor Fryer. He lived in Forrest City for most of his life, was a forklift mechanic, an employee of Forrest City Federal Compress and attended the Ridgewood Baptist Church. Mr. Fryer married Delores Thomason in 1955 and she survives him along with three sons, Robert Fryer of Memphis, Butch Fryer and David Fryer both of Wynne; a daughter, Ann Hadley of Wynne; two brothers, Daniel Fryer of Forrest City and Paul Fryer of Caldwell; two sisters, Mary Bargary of Colt and Martha Carlise of Fair Oaks; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Fryer will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mrs. Fryer. Friends and family are invited to sign the online register at www.stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2007-11-07
- FRYER - ESTELLAR - - MRS. - - 8 15 1913 - 12 28 2001 - Shiloh Cemetery in Colt - Mrs. Estellar Fryer, age 88, of Colt, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City.Mrs. Fryer was born Aug. 15, 1913, in Marianna, and was a retired farmer.She is survived by six sons, Samuel Fryer Jr. of Benton Harbor, Mich., Morris C. Fryer of Kileen, Texas, William C. Fryer and Allen C. Fryer Sr., both of Decatur, Ill., Theatrice Fryer of Forrest City and Conery Fryer of Colt; two daughters, Alice M. Emmanuel of Moreno Valley, Calif. and Annette Woods of Colt; three step-sons, Cletus Fryer of Decatur, Ill, and Ted Fryer and Ottie Fryer, both of St. Louis, Mo.; one step-daughter, Wezzie B. McDaniel of Wynne; and 42 grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Fryer will be held Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Fryer will be conducted on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at 10 a.m., at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Connie Moore officiating the service. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in Colt under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
NATIVE - FRYER - SHARMAR - TAY - - - 7 12 2006 - 7 12 2006 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Sharmar Tay Shawn Fryer, a newborn, of Forrest City, was born July 12, 2006, in Forrest City and died the same day.The child is survived by its parents, Marcus L. Ford and Sharmayne Theahea Shawndra Fryer; grandmothers Sara Fryer of Forrest City and Patricia "Ford" Jones of Forrest City, and a brother, JeMarcus DaShawan Fryer of Forrest City.A graveside service was held at Casteel Cemetery on Friday, July 14, 2006, at 1:30 p.m., under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
- FRYMIRE - DANNY - WAYNE - - - 2 26 1962 - 10 14 2005 - PUMPKIN BEND CEMETERY - Mr. Danny Wayne "The Kid" Frymire, age 43, of Hughes, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at home.Mr. Frymire was born Feb. 26, 1962 in Hughes, the son of Gene Frymire and Carrie Frymire. He was a lifelong resident of Hughes, a 1980 graduate of Hughes High School and was a farm technician for Sam Dillahunty.Mr. Frymire is survived by a son, Hayden Wayne Frymire of Murfeesboro, Tenn.; one daughter, Tiffany Renee Frymire of Murfeesboro, Tenn.; his mother of Hughes; four brothers, Nathan Frymire Sr. and Eugene Frymire both of Hughes, Frank Frymire Sr. of Forrest City and Bubba Frymire of Wynne. He is also survived by seven sisters, Francis Barrett, Louella Morgan, Kathy McGaugh, Hollie Gardner, Virginia Clorene Presley and Dovie Wolf all of Hughes and Wanda Fowler of Bartlett, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters, Ruby Miller and Joan Frymire.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, at Kernodle Funeral Home in Wynne at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Pumpkin Bend Cemetery in Morton with Rev. Rodney Skipworth, Rev. Tracy Wilson and Rev. Don Abbott officiating.
- FRYMIRE - FRANKLIN - EUGENE - - - 1971 - 9 22 2007 - PUMPKIN BEND - Franklin Eugene "Bubba" Frymire Jr. On Saturday, September 22, 2007, the Frymire family suffered a tragic loss when Bubba Frymire's life unexpectedly ended at the untimely age of 36. A longtime employee of Wal-Mart, Inc., in Wynne, and a faithful member of the Pine Tree Baptist Church, Bubba was an outgoing person, full of wit and charm. He had an award-winning smile and a heart of gold, always willing to help others in need, above all, his beloved family, whom he cherished dearly. Raised by his grandparents in a loving home full of aunts and uncles, Bubba became the little brother to Sissy, Buddy, Duffer, Lou, Kathy, Wanda, Ruby, Holly, Eugene, Danny Wayne, Joan and Dovie. He is survived by his wife, Darla Frymire, of Wynne; three sons, Kyle Frymire, Dylan Frymire and Daniel Frymire, all of Wynne; two stepdaughters, Mercedes Worley and Rebecca Worley, of Wynne,; his parents, Franklin Eugene Frymire Sr. and wife, Elizabeth Frymire of Forrest City, and Henrietta Evans of MS; his beloved grandmother (mother), Carrie Virginia Frymire of Hughes, AR.; two sisters, Amanda Frymire Doan of Bartlett, Tenn., and Sarah Frymire of Forrest City; one brother, Adam Frymire of Forrest City; 7 aunts (sisters), Francis "Sissy" Barrett, Louella Morgan, Kathy McGaugh, Holly Gardner, Duffer Presley and Dovie Wolfe, all of Hughes, and Wanda Fowler of Bartlett, Tenn.; 2 uncles (brothers), Nathan Frymire and Eugene Frymire, both of Forrest City, all of whom will love and miss him dearly. Predeceased by his grandfather, Eugene Via Debbs Frymire; his sister Carrie Lee Frymire; his Aunts, Ruby Miller and Joan Frymire; his Uncle, Danny Wayne Frymire, and his cousin, Stacey Adair. Bubba has joined them at the Gates of Heaven, where they have welcomed him with open arms. Services for Mr. Frymire will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 12 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 with burial in Pumpkin Bend Cemetery in McCrory. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, Sept. 26, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Published: 2007-09-25
- FULTON - UNKNOWN - - - - 1896 - 6 16 1907 - UNKNOWN - Two young boys, named Fulton, were playing with a shotgun Sunday, when it discharged by the younger boy, and blew off the top of the head of the older brother, age 11, killing him instantly.6-21-1907
- FUNCHES - ELLIS - RAY - - - 1 27 1955 - 5 22 2006 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mr. Ellis Ray Funches, age 51, of Forrest City, died Monday, May 22, 2006, at Forrest City Medical Center.Mr. Funches was the son of Leroy and Lou Daisy Lay Funches.He is survived by his wife Brenda Mull Funches of Forrest City; four daughters, Angela Carter, Schlonda Funches, Amanda Clark and Latoya Hughes, all of Forrest City; three sons, Ellis Ray Funches Jr., Edward Funches and Antonio Funches, all of Forrest City; five brothers, Thornell Funches of Flint, Mich., Leon Funches of Waynesville, Mo., Albert Funches, Ladale Hull and James Smith, all of Forrest City and 10 grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Funches will be held on Friday, May 26, 2006, from noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. at First Ninevah Church of God in Christ with Superintendent Howard Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.
- FUNCHES - LOU - DAISY - MRS. - - 12 31 1923 - 2 6 2005 - CASTEEL CEMETERY - Mrs. Lou Daisy Funches, age 81, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Forrest City. Mrs. Funches was born Dec. 31, 1923, in Kosciusko, Miss. She was a teacher's aid with the Forrest City School District.Mrs. Funches is survived by six sons, Thornell Funches of Flint, Mich. and LaDell Hull, James W. Smith, Albert Sherman Funches, Ellis Ray Funches Sr. and Leon Paul Funches Sr. all of Forrest City. She is also survived by a brother, Andrew Hannah of Kosciusko, Miss.; two sisters, Clydia Hannah and Mary Hardnett, both of Flint, Mich.; 29 grandchildren; and 69 great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Funches will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Beth Salem Baptist Church with Rev. L.O. Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Casteel Cemetery.LUE D FUNCHES 31 Dec 1923 06 Feb 2005 (V) 72336 (Forrest City- New York
- FUQUA - J. - L. - - - UNK - 7 4 1910 - Unknown - SUPPOSED MURDER=Coroner Todd was notified of a death by the Choctaw freight train about a quarter mile west of Heth. The dead man is J.L.Fuqua. It is believed he was clubbed to death for his wages at a mill. The inquest found the following, "Fuqua came to his death on July 4,1910 on the C.R.I.& P. railroad near Heth. That his body was run over by the train about 12:30 am, and the evidence leads the jury to believe that he was murdered." He leaves a wife and other relatives in Tennessee, and had a life insurance policy in the amount of $1,000. The remains were buried by the county Wednesday.7-8-1910
- FUSELL - HENRY - W. - - - 6 20 1927 - 9 11 2007 - BARNISHAW - Mr. Henry W. "Pete" Fusell, age 80, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Fusell was born June 20, 1927, the son of Pollard Fusell and Verna Holman Fusell. He was a farmer and a member of Pine Tree Baptist Church. Mr. Fusell is survived by his wife Mollie Fusell of the home; two daughters, Rita Bennett and Bonnie Delancey both of Forrest City; two brothers, Morgan Brown of Wynne and Rudolph Brown of Pine Tree; two sisters, Retha McCurley of Forrest City and Nona Faye Hixon of Pine Tree; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Fusell will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. at the Pine Tree Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Barnishaw Cemetery.Published: 2007-09-12
- FUSHER - CAROLYN - OLETA - MRS. - - 3 26 1943 - 6 30 2005 - Shell Lake Baptist Church in Heth - Mrs. Carolyn Oleta Fusher, age 62, of Marion, died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital of West Memphis.Mrs. Fusher was a waitress at the Waffle House and a member of the Orville Church of Christ in Orville, Calif. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Diane Cook of Marion; one son, Leon Thomas Fusher Jr. of Cederville; two step-sons, Calvin Cole Fusher and Tony Fusher both of Fort Smith; three sisters, Linda Cox of Heth and Jeanette Papke and Hazel Duncan both of Forrest City; a brother, Thomas Martin of Russellville; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Fusher was preceded in death by her husband Leon Thomas Fusher Sr.Funeral services for Mrs. Fusher will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Shell Lake Baptist Church in Heth. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis is in charge of all arrangements
- FUSSELL - ALSTON - RANDOLPH - SR - - 7 7 1939 - 3 22 2004 - ELMWOOD CEMETERY - SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- Alston Randolph "Randy" Fussell Sr., 64, of Southaven, formerly of FORREST CITY, died Monday, March 22, 2004 at his residence. Born in FORREST CITY, he was a 1962 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and was retired from International Harvester and J.I. Case Credit Corp. Survivors include his wife, Susie McWaters Fussell; two sons, Alston Randolph "Randy" Fussell Jr. of Memphis and John Nicholas "Nick" Fussell of Hernando, Miss.; two brothers, James Vaulx Fussell III of Little Rock and Robert "Bobby" Fussell of Fayetteville; and three grandchildren, Adam Fussell, Blake Fussell and Holly Fussell, all of Memphis. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Vaulx Fussell Sr. and Dorothy Hall Fussell Suggs, and one son, Charles Robert Fussell. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Hill South Funeral Home in Memphis. Graveside services are scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday in Elmwood Cemetery at Blytheville under the direction of Cobb Funeral Home of Blytheville
USAF - FUSSELL - JAMES - VAULX - III - - 7 15 1935 - 1 17 2007 - FOREST HILLS MEMORIAL PARK - Mr. James V. "Jim" Fussell III, age 71, of Little Rock died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Fussell was born July 15, 1935, in Forrest City, the son of James V. Fussell Jr. and Dorothy Fussell Sugg. He was an Episcopalian, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired owner of Fussell Realty, Inc. He was also a Mason and Shriner. Mr. Fussell is survived by his wife of 30 years, Bettye Patton Fussell; two daughters, Kathie J. Gately of Little Rock and Kandie Morrison of Jonesboro; a son, James V. Fussell IV of Jonesboro; a brother, Judge Robert Fussell of Fayetteville; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Fussell. Visitation for Mr. Fussell will be held on Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home with Father Rocky Proffitt and Bro. Paul Jackson officiating. Entombment will be held in Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorials may be made to Helping Hands for Little Paws, P.O. Box 1551, Little Rock, AR 72203. To sign the online guestbook visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.Published: 2007-01-19
- FUSSELL - LUCILLE - - MRS. - GALLOWAY - UNK - 11 20 1894 - ELMWOOD CEMETERY - Mrs.Lucille Galloway Fussell, wife of James Fussell died at the family residence in this city, Tuesday night, Nov.20,1894 at 8:30 o'clock, age 33 years, after an illness of some three weeks. The remains were embalmed by Messrs.Holst Bros., Funeral Directors, of Memphis, and were lying in state during the afternoon of Wednesday. At 5 o'clock the business houses of Forrest City closed, and a large number of friends repaired to the residence to cast a last and sorrowful look at the remains, and follow them in procession, and follow them in sad procession to the Little Rock & Memphis train, which conveyed them to Memphis. They were accompanied by the heartbroken husband and older daughter, Annie; by the mother, Mrs. M.C. Galloway, and by Rev. F.E. Taylor and J.W. Beck. Upon arrival in Memphis they were conveyed to the Peabody Hotel, whence the funeral took place yesterday, and all that is mortal of this noble woman now sweetly rests in the beautiful Elmwood Cemetery. The death of Mrs.Fussell cast an awful gloom over Forrest City and elsewhere, wherever she was known. She was a devoted mother of three bright, beautiful and promising children, namely Annie, James and Mary, aged respectively 11, 6 and 4 years. She was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.-11-23-1894
- FUSSELL - MARSHALL - FORD - - - 1 17 1926 - 10 20 2001 - FPARK - Mr. Marshall Ford Fussell, age 75, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City.Mr. Fussell was born Jan. 17, 1926, in Forrest City and was the son of James V. Fussell and Mildred Ford Fussell. He was a salesman, a graduate of the University of Arkansas in 1948 and a Presbyterian.Mr. Fussell is survived by a son, Marty Fussell of Little Rock; a daughter, Michelle Keller of Little Rock and a grandson.Graveside funeral services for Mr. Fussell will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
- FUSTON - GEORGE - - - - UNK - 8 7 1910 - UNKNOWN - Coroner Todd was notified Sunday morning, Aug.7,1910, that a man had been killed on the lower end of the Casteel place. On his arrival he found Geo.Fuston, lying dead with a fearful would of the leg, which had literally blown his knee off. The inquest determined that the man and his wife, Fuston, had a quarrel Saturday night, and when she came in Sunday morning, found this gun, and told him to take it back to the owner or she would throw it in the river, a scuffle ensued and the resulting gunshot would. The wife was brought to the city jail, and posted a bond in amount of $500 for her appearance.-8-12-1910
- FUTRELL - JUDITH - - MRS. - HODGES - 12 15 1945 - 12 16 2001 - FPARK - 728 Mrs. Judi Futrell, age 56, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, at Methodist Hospital-Central.Mrs. Futrell was born Dec. 15, 1945 in Parkin and was an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance, Mike Lawyer.She is survived by two sons, Robert Futrell of Wynne and Colin Futrell of Forrest City; one sister, Nancy Roberson of Memphis; and one grandchild.Funeral services for Mrs. Futrell will be held graveside on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, at 10 a.m., at Forrest Park Cemetery.The family requests memorials be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society.
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