RANDOLPH COUNTY OBITUARIES

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This page includes obituary excerpts that were taken from recent issues of the Pocahontas Star Herald, as well as obituaries contributed by individuals who are researching their families from Randolph County.  Obituary contributions from ANY newspaper are welcome on this page as long as they pertain to a resident or relative of Randolph County.

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James Washington Abanathy, aged 75, died at his home in Pocahontas on Nov. 13. Nov. 16, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Nov 12, 1998)

James C. ABBOTT, 53, of Granite City, IL, d. Jan 24, 1998; b. Apr 17, 1944 in Alton MO, son of Naomi Risenhoover Abbott of Ravenden and the late Earl Abbott. PSH FEB 5, 1998

Maggie Lee ABBOTT, 84, of Reyno; d. Jan 26, 1998; b. Jan 29, 1913 at Reyno; dau of late Charles Thomas and Maggie Rusk Poteet; widow of Paul Richard Abbott, Sr. PSH FEB 5, 1998

HAZEL MARIE ABERNATHIE, 81, of Pocahontas, died Nov. 14, 1998. She was born May 11, 1917 near Elizabeth, AR, a dau of the late Walter and Carrie Estes Nimmo. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howitt Abernathie. She is buried in Sutton Cemetery. PSH Nov. 19, 1998.

James Richard ACREE, 34, Maynard. PSH Aug 4, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Aug 6, 1998)

Mrs. Bessie ADAMS, 74, of Pocahontas, passed away Monday in Randolph County Hospital. She was b. Aug 21, 1900 in Reyno, a dau of the late Dick and Eliza Ray Guthrey. Husband - Jess Adams. Buried in Nelson Cemetery with McNabb's Funeral Home in charge. PSH June 19, 1975.

E. Thomas Adams, age 80, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. J.A. Whittenburg, of near Warm Springs July 31, 1939. Interment, under the direction of McNabb Undertaking Company, was in Richwood Cemetery, near Corning, on Tuesday. Mr. Adams was a well known resident of this community and is survived by a large family of children.( Mr. Adams was the husband of the late Lucie Pratt )    Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

George Lee Adams, age 69, died at the V.A. Hospital in Poplar Bluff Sept. 4, 1964. He was born Jan. 16, 1895 in Warm Springs( a son of the late E. Thomas and Lucie Pratt Adams) He was a WW I veteran and a retired service station operator, residing in Poplar Bluff. Survivors include his wife Mattie Adams of Poplar Bluff ; 3 sons Preston Adams of Oklahoma City, Ok. Burl Adams of Doniphan and Morris Adams of Blytheville A.F.B.; 2 daughters Mildred Hicks and Glenna Taylor of Poplar Bluff; 3 brothers Jesse Adams of Middlebrook and Horace Adams of Grand Junction, Co. and Norace Adams of Corning; 3 sisters Belle Whittenburg and Neta Herren of Pocahontas and Trude Crawley of Reyno; 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon Sept. 6 at the Russell - Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. H.W. Johnston officiating. Burial followed in the Corning Cemetery.  Submitted by Betty & Lee Tucker.

Jesse Talmage Adams,78, of Rt.2 Pocahontas was dead on arrival at Randolph County Hospital Wednesday June 7,1978. He was born Oct. 17,1899 in Randolph County, a son of the late Thomas and Lucie Pratt Adams.His wife Bessie Guthrey Adams preceded him in death. He is survived by 2 sons Bill Adams of Pittsfield, IL. and Dorman Adams of Dyer Ind.; 2 brothers Norace Adams of Corning and Horace Adams of Grand Junction Az.; 1 sister Trellos Crawley of Reyno; 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 P.M. Saturday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral with Rev. Junior Jernigan officiating. Burial followed in Nelson Cemetery with McNabbs in charge. Pallbearers were Frank Kincade, Daley Stanfill, Walter Lester, Ted Bowers and Vernon and Ronnie Cline. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Lester ADAMS, 85, of Peach Orchard, d. June 3, 1998; b. May 15, 1913 at Pearson, AL, son of late James Calvin and Kitty (Clinigan)Adams; WWII vet; widower of Shirley (Hutton) Adams who passed away March 12, 1998. PSH June 11, 1998

Norace ADAMS, age 82, of Corning passed away Nov. 14, 1984 in the Corning Community Hospital. Mr. Adams was born in Warm Springs Arkansas on Nov. 7, 1902 the son of the late Thomas and Lucie O. Pratt Adams. He was a retired district manager of sales for Field Enterprises Educational Corp. and was a member of First Baptist Church in Corning. He was ordained a deacon in the church at age 22 by Hopewell Baptist church. He was married to Ora Mae Sharp Gibbs in Corning on April 24, 1939. Survivors include his wife Ora Mae Adams and 2 step children. Funeral services will be conducted Nov .17 at First Baptist Church in Corning with Rev. Charles Hanna and Rev. Dennis Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Corning Cemetery. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Olva Edward Preston Adams, 75, of Corning died at his home Aug.27,1964. He was born July 25,1889 at WarmSprings, a son of the late Thomas and Lucie Pratt Adams. He was a retired farmer and had lived in Corning for the past 32 years. He is survived by his wife Gertie Carter Adams of the home; 2 sons Carl Adams of E. St. Louis and Dell Adams of Corning; 2 daughters Fredia Kirk of Biggers and Gwendolyn Gibson of Corning; 4 brothers George Adams of Poplar Bluff, Jesse Adams of Middlebrook , Norace Adams of Corning and Horace Adams of Grand Junction, Colorado; 3 sisters Belle Whittenburg and Neta Herren of Pocahontas and Trellos Crawley of Reyno; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Adams home on Aug.29 with Bro. H.W. Johnston officiating.Burial was in in the Corning Cemetery under the direction of Russell- Ermert Funeral Home. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

WILLIAM ALFRED ALLEN, 65, of Cordova, TN, died of heart failure at his home on Nov 16, 1998. He is buried in St. Paul's Cemetery in Pocahontas, with Canale Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Jane Vester Allen. PSH Nov. 19, 1998.

William Raymond Allen, aged 82, well-known merchant, planter and cotton buyer of Supply, died at his home there Tuesday evening following a long illness. PSH Nov. 30, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Nov. 26, 1998)

WAYNE ALLEY, 58, of near Dalton, d. July 14, 1998; b. Dec 28, 1939 in Hemphill, WV; son of late Vernon and Margaret (St. John) Alley; wife - Rita Alley. PSH July 23, 1998

EDNA EARLE ALLISON, 91, of Newport, d. Jul 19, 1998; b. Mar 13, 1907 at Noland; dau of late George W. and Katherine Slayton Allison. PSH July 23, 1998

Edna Earle ALLISON, 91, of Newport, d. July 19, 1998 at Harris Hospital there. She was b. March 13, 1907 at Noland, a daughter of the late George W. and Katherine Slayton Allison. Buried in Masonic Cemetery by McNabb Funeral Home. PSH July 30, 1998

Frank ALLISON, 56, of Biggers, was killed in a 2-car accident about 6 miles north of here. Allison's wife, Mrs. Geraldine Allison, 51, a passenger in her husband's car, and Scrivner Hugh Ennis of Pocahontas, driver of the other vehicle, were injured. PSH 22 Aug 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Aug 20, 1998)

Rellie Mae ALLRED, 75, of Paragould, d. Dec 9, 1997; b. Mar 13, 1922 in Greene County; dau of late George and Florence Wheeler; husband Jim Allred preceeded her in death. PSH Dec 18, 1997

Johnnie ANDERSON, 75, of Pocahontas, d. Dec 11, 1997; b. in the Clear Spring community near Black Rock and resided past 40 yrs at Noland; dec'd wife Opal McCarroll Anderson and his first wife Helen Bowens Anderson; WWII Vet. PSH Dec 18, 1997

Robert Ernest ANDERSON, aged 81, passed away at his home at Reyno Monday following a long illness. PSH Oct 19, 1950 (from In the Long Ago, PSH Oct 15, 1998)

Funeral services for Noah Anspach of Maynard, who passed away in Muskegon, MI, on Wednesday of last week, were held at the Methodist Church Saturday. PSH Jan 4, 1951 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Dec. 31, 1998)

Mrs. Camille Crosby Argo of Pocahontas died in Miami, Fla. Friday (Nov. 10, 1967). Born in Pocahontas, Dec. 13, 1878, she was a daughter of the late Dr. George W. and Harriet Kibler Crosby. She was the widow of Will Argo. At 88 years of age, she was one of Pocahontas oldest native residents and had resided here until recently, when ill health required her residence with a daughter, Mrs.J.W. Meek Jr, and family of Coral Gables, Fla. In more recent months, she had been a patient in a Miami nursing home. In addition to Mrs. Meek, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Ouida Rutledge of Peoria, Ill.;a son Kent C. Argo of St. Louis; several grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. E.M. Wise of Decatur, Ala. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., in the chapel of McNabb Funeral home with Rev. James F. Chandler officiating. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery under direction of McNabb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were C.E. Olvey, S.L. Tyer, Arlo Tyer, Guy Amos, Glenn Brown, Jake Dunn and Harry Belford. PSH Nov. 16, 1967. Contributed by Pat Alred.

Mrs. Viginia Lucille Armes, 86, of Route 2, Pocahontas, died at ST. Bernards Regional Medical Center Jonesboro, Friday, Jan. 31, 1992. She was born Jan 13 1906, at O'Kean, a daughter of the late John Lee and Eva Estelle Thompson Gates. She is survived by her husband Clavin Armes of the home three daughter, Bea Foster and Wendy Manis, both of Route 2 Pocahontas, and Dorothy Combs of Knox, Ind.; three step-sons Connie Armes of Troy, Ill., Buck Buxton of Farmington, MO., and Melvin Kerley of Pocahontas; four step daughter, Avis Buxton of Cedar Hill, Mo., Bulah High and Vada Wofford of Piggott and Mary Gates of Adair , Okl., nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren; 20 step grandchildren and 37 step- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Stanley Rogers officiating. Burial followed in Overby Cemetery with McNabbs Funeral Home in charge. Submitted by Darla Hopper.

Park Edward ARMSTRONG, 80, McRae. PSH Feb 14, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Feb 12, 1998)

Perry Williams ARMSTRONG, 86, died at the home of his son, Murray Armstrong, at Biggers, May 28. He was born in Ava, IL, June 1, 1864 and moved to Pocahontas in 1907. He later moved to Biggers where he made his home. His wife, Mrs. Emily Sarah Armstrong passed away March 5, 1949. Funeral services were conducted at the Biggers Baptist Church. PSH June 8, 1950

Perry William ARMSTRONG, 86, died at home of his son, Murray Armstrong at Biggers, May 28. PSH June 8, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, June 4, 1998)

Mrs. Alice Arnn, 69, Alicia., PSH Dec. 19, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 17, 1998)

Cora Elizabeth Arnold, 73, of Pocahontas, died July 11, 1963, at her home. She was the widow of the late George Arnold. Born Dec. 17, 1889 in Oregon County, Mo., she was a daughter of the late Archibald and Martha Jane (Stubblefield) Carson.  Survivors include one sister-in-law, Mrs. Myrtle Carson of Pocahontas; 4 nieces and 10 nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Edward George of Lepanto officiating. Interments was in the Duty Cemetery under the direction of McNabb's. Pallbearers were her nephews.

MARY A. ATHY, 69, of Pocahontas, d. Aug 2, 1998 at Randolph County Medical Center. She was born Feb 12, 1929 in Litchfield, IL and the dau of the late Clarence and Inez (Stevens) Allen. Husband - Doyle Athy. Buried in Maynard Cemetery. PSH AUG 6, 1998

Carl James BAKER, 63, Pocahontas. PSH Oct 17, 1974 (from Looking Back - News From the Past, 24 Years Ago, PSH Oct 15, 1998)

"We were sorry to learn of the death of our good friend, Mrs. Homer Baker. We extend our sympathy to the family" - Ravenden Springs News. Newspaper unknown, probably Pocahontas Star Herald, article dated January 21, 1943. Myrtie Robertson Baker died in Ravenden Springs, AR. Submitted by Tina.

Mrs. J. H. BAKER, 46, died suddenly at the family home near Dalton Sun. night; dau of A. J. Upshaw of Dalton community. PSH July 9, 1925 (Taken from In the Long, Long Ago, PSH July 10, 1997)

Jeff BAKER, aged 78, well-known farmer of near Warm Springs, died at his home last Thursday. PSH Aug 17, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, Aug 13, 1998)

John H. BAKER, 70, died Sat. at St. Bernard's Hosp, Jonesboro. PSH Feb 23, 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH Feb 19, 1998)

Michael Leroy Jr. & Nicholas Leslie BAKER, infant sons of Michael Sr. & Lori Baker of Jonesboro. PSH Feb 12, 1998

MYRTLE BAKER, 86, of Reyno, d. March 11, 1998 at Riley Oak Hills Manor Nursing Home in North Little Rock. Born Oct 14, 1911 at Reyno, she was a dau of the late Charley and Hattie (Manning) Blackburn. Buried in Johnston Cemetery near Reyno. PSH MAR 19, 1998

VONA MAE BAKER, 65, of Pocahontas, d. Aug 1, 1998 at Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Aug 4, 1932 at Trumann, and a dau of Oather Lee Sims of Pocahontas, and the late Sepha Mae (Dale) Sims. Buried in Randolph Memorial Gardens. PSH AUG 6, 1998

Earmin Wesley BALDRIDGE, 72, of Pocahontas, formerly of Aurora, IL, d. Feb 12, 1998 at Rand Co Med Ctr. b. Jul 14, 1925 in Hardy, son of George & Orphie (Collins) Baldridge; m. Vivian Inez Kelley on Feb 20, 1946. Pocahontas Star Herald, February 19, 1998

Mrs. Elizabeth BALLARD, age 42, wife of Buster Ballard of Warm Springs, died in Randolph County Hospital Tuesday. b. Nov 14, 1919 in TN, dau of the late Mr. and Mrs. John L. Burke. Buried in Masonic cemetery. PSH Jan 18, 1962

James Henry Ballard, 62 of Hollandale, MS, PSH Dec 5, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, Dec. 3, 1998)

Joseph Phillip BALTZ, Sr., 85, of Pocahontas, d. Mar 20, 1998 at St.Bernard's Regional Med Ctr, Jonesboro, b. Jul 3, 1912 in Prairie View, son of late Philip & Agnes (Lenin) Baltz, m. Lenora Sprenger. PSH, March 26, 1998

Mrs. Florence Fitzgibbons BANKSON, Little Rock, PSH Jan 24, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Jan 22, 1998

William H. BARBOUR, 89, of Niles, MI, d. June 23, 1998; b. June 2, 1909 at Oxford, IA; son of late William E. and Anna Sponar Barbour; widower of Lucille (Worthington) Borbour; resided in Detroit, MI area most of his life, moving to Niles in 1994 from Pocahontas. PSH JULY 2, 1998

Mary L. BARDEN, 94, of Pocahontas, d. May 18, 1998; b. Oct 4, 1903 in Pocahontas; dau of late George Madison and Ruth Belle (Daugherty) Haynes; widow of Guy Carlton Barden. PSH May 28, 1998

Fred Barkley, 70, Middlebrook, PSH Dec. 26, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 24, 1998)

Boyce T. BARNES, Hampton, KY. PSH Mar 14, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Mar 12, 1998)

Mrs. Elizabeth Cochran BARNETT, aged 61, of Corning, died at her home there on Wednesday night of last week, following an illness of 6 weeks. PSH 29 Dec 1949

JAMES PEMBERTON BARNETT died 4 October 1904 in Linn Creek Camden Co Mo. He was born 1844 in the state of Missouri the on of Clardy and Matilda Pemberton Barnett. He was married in Cladwell Co Mo in 1866 to Mahala Hunter who survives. He is also survived by 5 sons, George, Henry, John, James and Joseph Barnett and 4 daughters Hattie Strong, Mary McGlothlin, Mattie Neely and Myrtle Barnett. Information taken from military pension papers. Contributed by Sharon Shipman

LUTHER FRANKLIN BARNETT, 63, Warm Springs, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998. He was born Oct. 6, 1935, near Ingram, a son of the late James and Dehlia Williams Barnett. He served as an honor guard of VFW Post 4556, conducting military honors for veterans at the gravesite. Mr. Barnett was preceded in death by a special uncle, John Barnett. He is survived by his wife, Alice Barnett of the home; two daughters, Catherine Royston of Shoals, Ind., and Connie Bushman of Dwight, Ill.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Edna Ray Early of Warm Springs; and one nephew, Herb Early of Warm Springs. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 15, at Cox-Waymon Funeral Home Chapel with Brian Hall and Rick Hassell officiating. Interment was in Barnett Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Dawson, Joe McGlothlin, John and Chris Tyler, Gene Bushman, Steve Mondy, Cory Adams and Bob Tyler. PSH 19 Nov 1998. Contributed by Sharon Shipman

MAHALA HUNTER BARNETT of Pocahontas died 14 April 1917. She was born 1848 in Schuyler County ILL the daughter of Isham and Mary Ann Davis Hunter. She was married in Caldwell Co Mo in 1866 to James Pemberton Barnett who preceeded her in death in 1904. Three babies also preceeded their mother in death. She is survived by 5 sons, George, Henry,John, James and Joseph Barnett and 4 daughters Hattie Million, Mary McGlothlin, Mattie Neely and Myrtle Cook. Information taken from husband's military pension papers (see James Pemberton Barnett). Contributed by Sharon Shipman

MICHAEL BRENTON BARNETT, 29, of Maynard, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, in LOngview, TX. He was born in Pocahontas, a son of Elvin Martin Barnett of Maynard and Nelda Hightower Barnett Pully of Pocahontas. He is survived by his wife, Vera Barnett of the home; two daughters, Elizabeth Barnett and Kerchelle Barnett, both of Maynard; three brothers, Eldon Barnett and Ronald Barnett, both of Maynard, and Tim Barnett of Imboden; four sisters, Mary Thomas of Yuma, Ariz., Connie Berry of Corning, and Melissa Barnett and Lisa VanKirk, both of Pocahontas. Funeral Services were held Saturday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Howard Barr and Lee Tweedy officiating. Burial followed in Maynard Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eldon, Tim and David Barnett, Terry VanKirk, Steve Berry, Mike and Mark Ogden and Scott Manning. Honorary palbearers were Joe Ward and Lee Tweedy. PSH 21 May 1998. Contributed by Sharon Shipman

ROBERT JULIUS BARNETT, 85, of Hot Springs, died Aug 11, 1998 at his residence there. He was born May 17, 1913 at Dermott, a son of the late Uzel Conditt and Alma (Daniels) Barnett. Buried in Randolph Memorial Gardens. PSH Aug 20, 1998.

Willard Filmore BARNETT, 86, of Cisco, TX. b. Apr 13, 1912 in Pocahontas, son of the late Lee & Twipie (Stubblefield) Barnett. Lists surviving children. PSH, May 21, 1998

Two Randolph County young men who gave their lives while in WWII were memorialized in the V-J Day Service held in Little Rock Monday in observance of the fifth anniversary of V-J Day. They were Everett V. BARR and Max Weldon CAMP. PSH Aug 17, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, Aug 13, 1998)

Mrs. Susan Barton of Maynard died at the home of her son, Henry, in Success last week (Feb., 1917). She was buried by the side of her husband in the Siloam graveyard.

DAVID LEE BASS, 55, of Dowagiac, MI, died Aug. 31, 1998. He was born in Pocahontas, July 25, 1943, a son of Wanda Bass of Biggers and the late Lawson Bass Sr. He is buried in Masonic Cemetery. PSH 10 Sep 1998

MRS. GRACE AMANDA KNOWLTON BATES, aged 83, a lifetime resident of the Maynard community, and wife of Joe Bates, died at their home Tuesday. She was born Sept. 6, 1873, a daughter of the late Cave and Patsy Cockrum. She is survived by her husband, Joe Bates of the home; 8 sons, Claude Knowlton of Neelyville, MO, Elmer Knowlton of Success; Hulen Knowlton of ElDorado; Herman Knowlton of Kalamazoo, MI; Ed Knowlton of Rockford, IL; Cleo Knowlton of Manila; Orvil Knowlton of Poplar Bluff, MO; and Chester Knowlton of St. Louis; 3 daughters, Mrs. Amy Short of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Miss Oma Knowlton of Poplar Bluff and Mrs. Deloma Lowe of Corona, CA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced by the McNabb Funeral Home of Pocahontas. Daily American Republic, Poplar Bluff, MO, month/day unknown - 1975. Submitted by Barbara Reeves Whittaker. Mrs. Bates died 9 July 1957 and is buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Pitman, AR. She was Barbara's great Aunt.

ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF SON OF POCAHONTAS NATIVE
Called the roll at Senate during Clinton's trial....Raymond Scott Bates, an Arkansas native whose resonant baritone has become synonymous with the institution of the U.S. Senate for those on Capitol Hill, died Friday evening, Feb. 5, 1999, after being hit by a car. Bates, 50, was born in Pine Bluff (MO), went to Washington in 1970 as a summer intern for Sen. John McClellan after graduating from Hendrix College. He worked in the Senate for 26 years. His father is Pocahontas native, Paul Dean Bates of Pine Bluff. Eight years ago, he attained the job of legislative clerk, helping to develop the Senate's first automated record-keeping system and several other systems used to organize votes and bills. But he is best known as the man who usually called the roll, his deep, booming voice and slow, exacting elocution setting a tone of dignity and deliberation in Congress' Upper Chamber. Bates' voice likely became known to more Americans during the on going impeachment trial of President Clingon. He has called the roll for most of the Senate's votes during the trial. Saturday morning, his empty chair at the front of the room was draped in black ribbon, and there were flowers on his desk. Senators and staff expressed shock and sadness at his death. "In the quietness, we can hear his voice call the roll, read proposed legislation, and most of all, express his caring friendship to us all," said the Rev. Lloyd Ogilvie, the Senate chaplain, who spoke of Bates during his Saturday morning prayer, traditionally offered at the start of Senate business. "His familiar voice was a pillar of our continuity and tradition," said Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss., speaking in the well of the Senate after Ogilvie's prayer. A comment on the loss of Bates was also made by Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle. With Chief Justice William Rehnquist presiding, the entire Senate stood to observe a moment of silence after the two leaders spoke. Scott Bates and his wife, Ricki Ellison Bates, 49, were crossing a busy commercial street near their home in Arlington, VA, about 6:30 p.m., when they were hit by a Mazda sedan, police said. Scott Bates died a few hours later at a local hospital. Ricki Bates remained in serious condition after many hours of surgery to remove her spleen and repair four broken limbs, Senate sources said Saturday afternoon. She is expected to survive. Police did not release the name of the driver, who was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police have not charged him but are investigating the accident. The son of Paul and Mae Bates of Pine Bluff, Scott Bates was active in his church as a boy and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. He grew up loving politics, a love fueled by his father's service in the Arkansas Legislature. He served as a page in both the state House and state Senate before he went to college. Scott is also survived by three children, Lisa, Lori and Paul. PERSONAL NOTE: GG-Grandparents: Samuel James Noblin b. 1805 NC m. Celia Pyland b. June 1810 NC; Great-Grandparents: Nancy Tennessee Noblin b. 1840 TN m. Williston Bates b. 1830 PN; Grandparents: Daniel Vorhees Bates b. 1875 AR m. Mary Lou Hancock b. 1877; Parants: Paul Dean Bates b. 1920 m. Ira Mae Wallace. PSH Feb. 11, 1999 (front page). Submitted by Bridgette Jansen Cohen.

Mrs. Victoria Collier BATES, aged 86, wife of Horace Bates, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elbert Robinson, in Pocahontas, at 11:20 Sunday night. She was born in Randolph County June 18, 1863, a daughter of the late J.W. and Susan R. (Kincade) Collier, pioneer settlers of the county. She was a faithful member of the Free Will Baptist Church and was the last surviving charter member of the local church. She was married to Mr. Bates, Dec. 28, 1880 and they were the parents of 9 children, 5 of whom survive. M/M Bates celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last December. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother and had many friends who admired her for her fine Christian character. Funeral services were conducted at the Sutton church at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon by the Revs. George W. Million and W. Harry Hunt. Interment was in the Sutton Cemetery with McNabb Funeral Home in charge. She leaves her husband, 3 sons, Williston, Elmer and Edward, all of Pocahontas; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robinson of Pocahontas and Mrs. Tisha Hitchcock of Sikeston, MO; a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. PSH June 8, 1950. Contributed by Bridgette Jansen Cohen

SUTTON NEWS, regretted to hear of the death of Mrs. Victoria BATES who passed away Sunday at home of her daughter, Celia Robinson in Pocahontas. She was 88...PSH June 8, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, June 4, 1998)

Mrs. Thema Baty, wife of Albert Baty and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.M.Jackson, was born April 5, 1897 near Hamil and died at her home near Portia on March 7, 1917. She leaves a dear husband and babe, father, mother, three brothers, three sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn for her.  She was married to Albert Baty, July 8,1915.  She was laid to rest at Antioch, Thursday and funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.A. Allison. Aunt was a  dedicated to her Lord, having professed hope in Christ when 15 years old, and was a faithful member of the Missionary Baptist Church until her death.She was a obedient daughter and a faithful wife, it is so hard to give her up. It seems that we can hear her voice so gently. She has crossed the dark river and is now at rest. She can come to us no more but we can go to her. She has gone an left us and we know that we shall soon meet her again in that happy land where parting will never come. Weep not for her, dear ones for we know she is at rest, but let us be prepared for the white winged angels call, and meet our loved one in the golden strand.
"A precious one from us has gone,
 A voice we loved is stilled;
 A place is vacant in our home,
 Which never can be filled,"   Her Niece
Submitted by Bobbie Taylor. NOTE: I found the following in grandmothers bible, I do not believe this is any of our family but most likely a family friend. It is a clipping form a newspaper and in really bad shape.I am posting it in hopes that her family will see it.

Lewis R. BEARD, 54, of Osceola, b. Tuscaloosa, AL. Lists family. PSH, May 21, 1998

Carvel Edward Beegle was born December 10, 1914 in Imboden, Arkansas. Son of Charles A. Beegle and Ida Allen. Raised in Arkansas. His mother passed away when he was four years old. From the time he was 14 years old he was on his own. He put himself through school and lacked three months from graduating. On the 7th of October 1939, Carvel married Lucille Tribble in Pocahantas. Carvel was drafted into the service during the last months of World War II, but only served three months because of a medical problem. Carvel passed away on April 17, 1982 at the age of 67 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was survived by his wife Lucille and their nine children, Carvellee, Darl, Glenda (Boyett), Betey (Gunther), Wanda (Jones), Steve, Joann (Tindall), Jerry, and Carolyn (Posell). There are 36 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Contributed by Paul Diles. Carvel was Paul's 2nd cousin once removed.

Miss Kansas BEEGLE, 52, of Pocahontas, died in St. Vincent's Infirmary in LR Aug 4. PSH Aug 10, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Aug 6, 1998)

John BELL, 60, of Jonesboro, d. Monday morning from injuries received Saturday when a tree limb fell on his head. PSH June 29, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, June 25, 1998)

Arthur Drew Bennett, 78, of 1607 Thomasville, Pocahontas, died at Randolph County Hospital on July 14, 1970 at 11:05 P.M. He was born in Warm Springs Sept. 14,1891, a son of the late Henry S. Bennett and Sarah Jane Pratt Bennett. In early manhood he united with the Missionary Baptist Church. Since that time he has lived a consistent life, spent time in church work, civic affairs and the general surroundings of life. On May 20,1918 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. On Sept.4, 1918 he was called to active duty. He served for a few months on the West Coast at a Navy Base in San Diego, Ca. He was married to Rebecca Louise Thomas. To this union 2 sons were born. From 1942-1944 he served as Mayor of Pocahontas. After World War II, he with his family, moved to Mobile Al. He was employed by the City, worked 12 years as timekeeper for the State Dept. untill his health began to fail. Later he returned to his home here in Pocahontas, where he lived untill his death. Survivors include his wife; a son Russell Richardson Bennett: 2 brothers Myrt Bennett of Biggers and M.C. Bennett of Pocahontas; 1 grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. July 16 in First Baptist Church with Rev. S. Ray Crews officiating. Burial followed in Gross Cemetery under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Guy Amos, Earl Tilley, Earl Thomas, Mont Thomas, Lee M. Brooks and Carl H. Brooks. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Dowell Holmes Bennett, age 49, of Pocahontas, passed away September, 16, 1984, in Randolph County Medical Center. Born June 18, 1935, in Randolph County, he was a son of Gale and Gladys Wheeless Bennett of Rt. 1, (Fender Community) , Walnut Ridge. He married Kathleene "Kitty" Snodgrass of Pocahontas on October 17, 1954. He was a farmer and an active member of First Baptist Church in Pocahontas. In addition to his wife and parents, he leaves a son, Kenneth Bennett of Pocahontas; a daughter, Mrs. Kathy Powers of Rt. 1, Ravenden Springs; a sister, Mrs. Martha Lemmons of Rt. 1, Walnut Ridge; a brother Carl Bennett of Pocahontas, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Sept. 17 at First Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. Mark Tolbert and Rev. Junior Jernigan officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Johnny and Tom Bennett, Howard and Pete Thielemier, Dan Joe Wren and Gary Simonton. Honorary pallbearers were Bud Wheeler, John Patrick, Joe Bennett, Joe Lemmons, James Morris, Ronnie Wheeless, Paul Thielemier and Paul Bennett. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Larry Wayne Bennett, 19, Pocahontas, PSH Dec. 26, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 24, 1998)

Milton Chester "Mitt" Bennett, 97, of 602 Dalton St., Pocahontas , died at Randolph Home, Feb. 28, 1999. He was born March 11, 1901, in Warm Springs, a son of late Henry S. Bennett and Sarah Jane Pratt Bennett. He was the retired owner of American Cleaners and a retired cattle farmer. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church, was a choir member , Sunday School supetintendent , board member emeritus of Pocahontas Federal Savings and Loan, a former Pocahontas City Council member, and was a retired senator from Williams Baptist College. His wife Stella Vera Gibson Bennett, also preceded him in death. There are no known survivors. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at First Baptist Church with Don Strait officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cem. under direction of McNabb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Larry Kirk, Skip Martin, Dick Olvey, Bill Crabtree, Junior Hambrick , McDowell Simington, Jim King and Everett Starr. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Rebecca Louise Bennett, 100, of Pocahontas died Tuesday Aug. 6, 1996. Survivors are one son, Russell R.Bennett of Pocahontas and one grandaughter. Mrs. Bennett was born in Warm Springs Oct. 13, 1895, a daughter of Augusta and Sarah Weatherford Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Drew Bennett. Graveside services were conducted Friday at Gross Cemetery with Don Strait officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.  

Russell Richard BENNETT 76, of Pocahontas, d. July 4, 1998; b. July 9, 1921 in Pocahontas; son of late Authur and Rebecca (Thomas) Bennett; WWII vet; wife - Bobbie Martin Bennett. PSH JULY 9, 1998

Russell R Bennett,76, of 2010 Bryant, Pocahontas, died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at Methodist Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.Born in Pocahontas, July 9, 1921, he was a son of the late Authur Bennett and Rebecca Thomas Bennett. He was an airplane mechanic and a veteran of World War 2. He was preceded in death by a son, Martin Bennett . Survivors are his wife Bobbie Martin Bennett of the home; a daughter Sherri Bennett of Conway; 1 grandson Mason Fontenot, also of Conway. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Don Strait officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Morris Wheeless, Larry Kirk, Bill Holobaugh, Danny Steimel, Dale Davis and Byron Futrell. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Mrs. Stella Vera Bennett, of 602 Dalton St. Pocahontas, died Friday, July 29,1988, in Randolph County Medical Center. She was born in Randolph County, a daughter of the late William J. and Susan Ann Brown Gibson. Survivors include her husband Milton C. Bennett of the home; 3 nieces Mary Lou Wineland of Bonita Springs Fla., Marky Collum of Paragould and Billie Dust of Mountain Home; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in First Baptist Church with Rev. Faron Rogers officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cem. with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Jerol Swaim, Joe Martin, Russell Bennett, Bill Crabtree, Skip Martin and G.B. Hambrick. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

A shocking accident occured at Skaggs Ferry on Black river last Sunday afternoon when Walter Bennett and Luther Gentry were both drowned. Mr. Gentry was a farmer living in the Gum Stump settlement and Mr. Bennett, who was his brother-in- law, was living with him and assisting with the crops. The family had gone to the river to spend the afternoon and before starting to return home Mr. Gentry decided to drive his mules into the river and wash them off. He had a rope around the neck of one of the mules to which he was holding. The mule became frightened and in some manner dragged or threw Mr. Gentry into the deep water. He lost his hold on the rope and being unable to swim he called for help. Mr. Bennett rushed into the water with his clothes on and made a heroic effort to save his brother-in-law, but as soon as he succeded in reaching the drowning man the latter caught him in a death grip. Bennett made a desperate effort to reach the bank but missed by only a few feet and both sank to rise no more. As soon as the news reached Pocahontas hundreds of people rushed to the scene and began searching for the bodies. They were found about 3 hours later near where they went down. The body of Mr. Gentry was taken to his home and prepared for burial. His funeral was held Monday afternoon and burial was in the Duty Cemetery near his home. The body of Mr. Bennett was taken to the home of his mother here and his funeral was held in the Masonic Cemetery Tuesday morning, Rev. A. T. Galloway conducting a very impressive service. Mr Gentry was about 34 years of age and leaves a wife and 5 children, besides many other relatives. Mr. Bennett was an unmarried man, 27 years of age and leaves a widowed mother, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Both were good men and their untimely death is regretted by the entire community. Pocahontas Star Herald June 23 ,1923 Note: Walter Bennett was the son of Henry S. Bennett and Sarah J. Pratt Bennett. Luther Gentry was the husband of Birdie Bennett who was the daughter of Henry and Sarah Pratt Bennett. The drowning occured on July 8, 1923. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

NEMA RUBY HART BENOIT, 76, of Pocahontas died at her home March 9, 1998. Dau of the late Raymond and Myrtle Finny. Buried in Nelson Cemetery. PSH MAR 12, 1998

Mrs. Shelba Jean Berry, 31, of Mountain Grove, Mo. , a former resident of Randolph County, passed away in St. John Hospital , Springfield, Mo., Dec. 27,1972.She was born Jan. 11,1941 in Randolph Co. Ar.a daughter of Guy and Lucille Tucker Wells of Imboden . In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband Thomas Berry of Mountain Grove ; a son Mark Berry and 2 daughters Gina and Dena Berry all of the home ; 1 sister Noveline Teel of Jonesboro ; 1 brother Lanny Wells of Imboden. Also, surviving is her grandmother Gracie Pratt Tucker of Pocahontas. Funeral services were held last Friday at the Pyburn Street Church of Christ with F.W. Gould officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were James Archer, Lawton Robinson, Gene Ward, Duel Grissom, Gary Wells and Fred Berry. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Mrs. Margaret BETTIS, 89, died at Batesvile, Dec. 15. She was a former resident of Walnut Ridge and a member of the Baptist Church. Widow of the late Forrest Bettis. Graveside services were held Friday with Otho Norris of Poughkeepsie officiating, at Buchanan Cemetery near Williford, under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service. PSH Dec 24, 1959.

Maude Louise BIBY, 88, of Pocahontas, d. June 5, 1998; b. March 27, 1910 in Chaffee, MO; dau of late George and Lou Bell Wilker. PSH June 11, 1998

Mrs. Maudie Mae Bickers, 76, of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, died Monday, Nov. 16, 1987 in Randolph County Medical Center. She was born Feb. 8, 1911 near Attica, a daughter of the late Peter Sampson [sic] and Victoria Dolly Golden Tyler. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Bickers of the home; two sons, J.R. Bickers of Stokes and Harvie Bickers of Hopkinsville, Ky.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lambert of Akron, Ohio and Mrs. Lessie McDaniel of Stokes; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Ingram of Paragould and Mrs. Thelma Lambert of Rt. 5, Pocahontas; also two grandsons who were reared in their home: Michael and Dale Bickers; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00pm, Tuesday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Bill Gray officiating. Burial followed in Thomas Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Ronnie Bryant, Jeff Fiedor, Lynn and Jim McDaniel, Jerry Tyler and Brian Lambert. Submitted by Becky Lambert.

Kate Velora BICKLEY, 97, of Paragould, b. Nov 28, 1900 at Fender, dau of the late David Washington and Cynthia Ann (Bail) Fender. m. Marvin Bickley. Lists siblings. Newspaper editor, Ann Carroll has a nice article about the Bickley family under Here & There too. PSH, May 21, 1998

J. M. "Mac" Bigger, 97, a lifelong resident of Randolph County, passed away in Randolph Home, Tuesday, May 14, 1974. He was born Sept. 4, 1876, a son of the late Frank and Lottie McKey Bigger. His wife, Mrs. Hattie Abanathy Bigger preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edith Cahoon of Anderson, Ind; a grandson McDowell Simington of Pocahontas; 1 great grandchild and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., last Thursday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Wilson officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Buel and Elwood Smith, Dud Singley, Eldon Fair, Mitt Bennett and Norman Moore. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Wiley R. BIGGER, aged 29, a native of Biggers, died from injuries suffered in an accident while at work in Long Beach, CA, March 24. PSH March 30, 1950 (taken from IN THE LONG AGO, Mar 26, 1998)

Mrs. FEB BIRD, 101, of Pocahontas, died Oct. 10, 1998. Born Feb 1, 1897 in Randolph County, she was a dau of the late Dan W. and Mary Janette (Homes) James. She is buried in Masonic Cemetery. PSH Oct. 15, 1998

Mrs. Feb Bird, 101, of 608 Dalton St. died Saturday, Oct 10, 1998. Born Feb 1, 1897 in Randolph County, she was the daughter of the late Dan W. and Mary Janette (Holmes) James. She was a school teacher. A daughter Nancy Bird, also preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Gaye Baltz of Pocahontas. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in McNabb Funeral Home with Don Strait officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don, David, Wade, Mike and Travis James, and Michael Ellis. Reba's note: Nancy Bird's death was the first case of polio in Randolph County. I have a letter from Nancy that arrived at my home the day after her death. She was a sweet and loving 16 year old girl and loved everybody equally. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Miss Nancy Janette BIRD, 16, dau of Mrs. Feb Bird of Rt. 1, died Thursday...after an illness with polio. PSH July 7, 1949 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH July 10, 1998

Mrs. Ethel Florence Bishop, 63, Pocahontas, PSH Dec. 19, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 17, 1998)

Gertrude BISHOP, widow of H. B. Bishop, passed away February 11, 1971 in an Auburn CA hospital. She was a native of Randolph County and had lived in California for 45 years. Buried in a Mountain View, CA cemetery under the direction of Schumacher's Colonial Chapel. PSH Mar 18, 1971.

Elmer BLACKBURN, 83, of Biggers, d. June 19, 1998; b. Mar 5, 1915 at Reyno; wife - Marion Francis Hensley Blackburn. PSH JUNE 25, 1998

CHARLES EVERETT BLACKWELL, 77, of Pocahontas, died Dec. 21, 1998, at Regional Medical Center of Northeast Arkansas, Jonesboro. He was born Nov. 6, 1921, in Warm Springs, a son of the late Grant and Jessie Blackwell. He is survived by his wife, Stella Ratliff Blackwell. He is buried in Masonic Cemetery. PSH Dec. 24, 1998

Aaron BLAND, 87, died in Missouri Pacific Hospital, Little Rock, of a cerebral hemorrhage, Thursday. He was the father of James L. Bland, editor of the Walnut Ridge Times Dispatch. Born in Perry County. Funeral services conducted at the Houston Baptist Church Friday. PSH June 8, 1950

Clarence Jewel Bland, 53, Rt. 1, Maynard, Nov. 21, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Nov 19, 1998)

DICKIE RAY BLAND, 41, of Maynard, d. July 15, 1998; b. May 31, 1956 in Pocahontas; son of Bessie Jane Barber Bland of Maynard and the late James Lewis Bland. PSH July 23, 1998

Benjamin Rue "Benny" BLANKENSHIP, 74, of Doniphan, MO, d. May 21, 1998; b. Sep 1, 1923 in Reyno; son of late Benjamin Roy and Susan Matilda (Justice) Blankenship; widower of Agnes Marie Blankenship; WWII Vet. PSH May 28, 1998.

Mrs. MAUD WYNONA BLANSETT, formeRly of Water Valley and of recent years Pocahontas and vicinity, died Tuesday morning Feb. 20 of an apparent heart attack in the Hill Crest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.She was born April 16,1884 in Logansport, Indiana a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Fondran.At the age of 2 she came with her parents and 2 brothers to Arkansas in a covered wagon. The greater part of her life was spent at Water Valley. Mrs. Blansett was a member of the Church of Christ for 55 years. She was married to the late Thomas A. Blansett in 1903. They were the parents of 6 children, 5 of whom survive. Mrs. Viola Creemens of Bono, Mrs. Reva McCarty of Tulsa, Mrs. Opal Rogers of St. Louis, Milton Blansett of Ventura ,Ca. And William of San Jose, Ca. Guy is deceased. Also surviving is a brother George Fondran of Pocahontas; 2 half-sisters Gracie Tucker of Pocahontas and Lilly Hance of Peach Orchard; a step-sister Flora Welch of Comanche Ok. And a step-brother Tot Pratt of Pocahontas. Funeral services were held a at 2 p.m.on Feb.23 at the Church of Christ in Pocahontas with Bro. G.W. Allison officiating. Burial followed in Old Union Cemetery. Pocahontas Star Herald. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Edward Otto Bliesener died Thursday, April 18, 1996, at the John L. McClellan VA Hospital in Little Rock. Funeral services were Sunday, April 21, in the Cox-Waymon Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Richard Lewer officiated. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Bliesener, 70, of Wynne, formerly of Pocahontas, was born in Strattsburg, NY, April 28, 1925, a son of the late Otto and Emma (Kautz) Bliesener. He was a Navy veteran of World War 11. He was survived by his wife, Rebecca Bliesener; three daughters, Jody Gillette of Winstead, CT, Michelle Parker of Bel Air, MD, and Laura Crow of Pocahontas, two sons, Gary Bliesener of Havrede Grace, MD, and Kurt Bliesener of Wynne, and two grandchildren. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Mrs. Barbara (Jansen) Blissenbach, aged 79, wife of Peter S. Blissenbach, died at her home here Saturday. PSH Nov 2, 1950 (from IN THE LONG AGO, PSH Oct 29, 1998).

HERMAN BERNARD BLISSENBACH, 73, of Pocahontas, d. Aug 8, 1998 at Randolph County Medical Center. He was born Nov 21, 1924 in Pocahontas, and a son of the late Antone and Thresa (Hoffman) Blissenbach. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Survived by his wife, Bonnie Beatrice Blissenbach. Buried in Masonic Cemetery. PSH Aug 13, 1998

Alvien C. Bolien, age 74, a lifetime resident of Walnut Ridge and Hoxie, died July 20, 1984, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Miller Co., MO, and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Georgie Mae (Judd) Bolien of the home, a son Bobby Gene Bolien of Skokie, IL; two daughters, Imogene King of Biggers and Beverly King of Texarkana; a brother James Bolien of Rockford, IL.; 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were on July 23 at 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Higginbotham Funeral Home, with Rev. Jelbert Siler officiating. Burial was in Duty Cemetery. Submitted on behalf of Edna Judd Morgan by Reba Morgan Alsup.

CLEVE EUGENE "GENE" BONDS, 66, of 1003 Sycamore, Pocahontas, died Saturday, July 25, 1998, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born Sept. 16, 1931, in Pocahontas, he was a son of the late James Wesley and Lena (Barnett) Bonds. He was a tile setter. He is survived by his wife, Erma Lee Taylor Bonds of the home; three sons, Eugene Bonds of Chicago, Ill., Rodget Griffin of Ramer, Tenn.; two daughters, Lisa Griffin of Pocahontas and Barbara Bonds of St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Wanda Blackwell of Pocahontas; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in Skaggs Church of Christ with Gerald Fears officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens, under direction of McNabb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Howard Rapert, Russel Winebaugh, Gerald Clements, Johnny and Doris Williams and Leland White. (PSH July 30, 1998) Contributed by Sharon Shipman

Vivian T. BONDS, 58, Pocahontas, PSH Dec 20, 1973 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Dec 18, 1997)

Lora Gladys BOOTH, 93, of Williford, d. Jan 29, 1998; b. Aug 4, 1904 in Oran, MO; dau of late William F. and Florance Z. Wisdom Spradling. PSH FEB 5, 1998

Mrs. Vivian Marguerite Bottom, 27, was born at O'kean, April 4, 1916, and died at Hurley Hospital, Flint, Mich. Oct. 7, 1943, from a heart attack. Burial was at Sharum Cemetery, Oct. 10, following funeral services at O'kean by the Rev. Ralph Staten. She was a member of Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, C. L. Bottom, and an infant son, Dickie Wade, of Flint, Mich; her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Sanders; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Liming, a nephew, Robert Agee, all of Helena, AR. a brother, J. C. Sanders, who is overseas, and a number of other relatives. (Note Thelma Liming's 1st husband was William Edward "Ed" Agee.) Submitted by Reba Alsup.

Mrs. Rosamond BOUCHER, 86, of Pocahontas, d. June 15, 1998; b. at Westphalia, MI and resided since 1958 in Ravenden Springs and Pocahontas; preceeded in death by her husband, Louis Alfred Boucher. PSH JUNE 18, 1998

Mrs. Mary Myrtle BOUNDS, aged 40, wife of C. T. Bounds of near Dalton, died at their home Monday.. PSH Aug 17, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, Aug 13, 1998)

GARY STEVEN BOWERS, 49, of Ravenden Springs, died Oct. 6, 1998, in St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. Born Jan 13, 1949 in Kokomo, IND, he was a son of Roy Tommy and Monnie Hazeltine Tharp Bowers. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a decorated war hero, receiving the Purple Heart and Silver Star, along with the Distinguished Flying Cross. He is buried in Sunset Memory Gardens in Kokomo. PSH Oct. 15, 1998

Mrs. Lucinda A. Pratt Bowers, age 78, died at her home here Sunday night Jan. 24, 1934. She was born in Ironton,Mo. Oct. 9,1855 a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse R. Pratt. She was one of the first settlers of this section.She was the widow of Rev. Milton D. Bowers, Baptist minister, who was well known throughout Arkansas and Southeast Mo.She was the mother of United States Assistant Distict Attorney M. Drew Bowers of Little Rock.He was also twice the Republician nominee for Governor of the State of Arkansas. She is survived by 4 other sons, J.C. Bowers , Ruff Bowers, and Earl Bowers all of Pocahontas and Ted Bowers of Anderson, In. ; 4 daughters Sallie Hendrickson of St. Louis, Ruth Mofield and Theresa Hannaford of Anderson ,In. and Fannie Cobbs of Sapulpa ,Ok. ; 1 sister Fannie Carroll of Pocahontas. She was preceeded in death by 4 daughters Emma E. and Rena Bowers, Ella L. Bowers Alphin and Birdie B. Bowers Million ; 2 sons William J.and and John A. Bowers. Funeral services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. F.W. Varner officiating. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery here in Pocahontas. Out of respect for Mrs. Bowers and her son Drew, a member of the local bar, Judge Bledsoe adjourned Circuit Court during the funeral service. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Rev. MILTON D. BOWERS, a pioneer Baptist Minister of this county, and one of the best known citizens of Northern Arkansas, died at his home in this city Wednesday night, after a lingering illness with dropsy of the heart. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery this Thursday afternoon, Rev. Tom Watson of Datto, a life-time friend of Bro. Bowers, conducting the funeral services. Milton Drew Bowers was born in Palymra, Tn. August 8, 1850 and at his death was 64 years of age. He is survived by his wife, 10 children and 2 brothers. Bro. Bowers has devoted 35 years of his life to the ministry; he was a mason of high standing, and has been a member of the Woodman of World for many years. He represented Randolph County in the lower house of the Arkansas General Assembly during the 1899 session. Pocahontas Star Herald.  Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Funeral services for Mildred Bowers, who was killed in a automible accident near Burbank, California on Wednesday morning of last week (Jan. 9,1951) were held at the First Baptist Church here at 2:30 Sunday afternoon with Dr. H.E. Williams officiating. Order of Eastern Star services were also conducted. Interment was in Masonic Cemetery with MaNabb Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were Hillman, Ralph, Glen and W.R. Hooten Jr., all nephews, and J.D. and Fred Haynes, cousins of Miss Bowers. Miss Bowers, age 38, was born in Pocahontas March 23, 1912, a daughter of Mrs. Etta Haynes Bowers and the late J.C. Bowers. She attended school here ,and during her young girlhood gained acclaim as a talented singer. She went to California in 1934 and followed singing as a profession for a number of years. Returning to Pocahontas in 1942, she made her home here untill last July when she returned to California to reside. She had been employed recently with the Studio City Drug Co. near Hollywood, but lived in Burbank.   Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

KATHY R. BRADLEY, 35, of Gardendale, AL, d. Mar 5, 1998, there. A former resident of Pocahontas, she was a dau of the late Steve and Hazel Jones. Husband - James Douglas Bradley. Buried in Oakwood Cemetery. PSH MAR 12, 1998

James Eli BRADY, 91, of Pocahontas, d. Jan 25, 1998; b. Feb 11, 1906, in Annieville; son of David Burns and Nora (Hammond) Brady. M. Sarah Cowsert, dec'd. PSH JAN 29, 1998

Arthur A. Bramlett 82, Rt. 2, Pocahontas, Nov. 14, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Nov 12, 1998)

Geneva Pauline Bramlett of 803 Burrow St., Pocahontas, died August 24, 1999, at the Beverly Health Care Center in Jonesboro.(She was a daughter of the late James A. and Ora Viola Pratt Haynes) She is survived by a son Don Bramlett of Jonesboro; 2 grandsons, John Bramlett of Jonesboro and Kevin Bramlett of Sikeston, Mo.; a sister, Mae Poindexter of Rogers; 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jeff Bramlett and a son Kenneth Bramlett. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Pocahontas most of her life. She retired after more than 20 years from Brown Shoe Co. Funeral services were held Aug. 28 at McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Don Strait, pastor of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were John, Sonny and Kevin Bramlett, Danny and Matt Walls and Larry Kirk. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

WILLIAM D. BRANDON, 60, of Ravenden Springs, d. March 7, 1998. He was born in Cave City, April 27, 1937, and a son of the late William Edgar and Lunar Luzell Shirley Brandon. He resided in Jonesboro for 20 years before retiring to Ravenden Springs. Wife - Judy Marie Brandon. Buried in Trinity Cemetery near Bono. PSH MAR 12, 1998

Kenneth Leslie BREWER, 59, of Pocahontas. PSH 12 Sep 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 10 Sep 1998)

Mrs. Bessie Brinkman, 76, of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, was dead upon arrival at Randolph County Hospital, Sunday, June 24, 1973. She was born in Bangar, Mich., Oct 2, 1896, a daughter of the late Warren and Julia (?robast) Gross. She is survived by her husband, John Brinkman of the home, several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home, with Larry Brinkley officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Gardens (Julia's maiden name on obituary, but smeared and I couldn't make it out for sure, looked like Probast). Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup - from a written note found in her mother's things.

Clyde Duel BROADWAY, 67, of Pocahontas. PSH Aug 15, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Aug 13, 1998)

A. Dick BROOKS, 79, of Pocahontas, d. June 11, 1998; b. Dec 29, 1918 at Maynard, son of late Bud and Effie Morris Brooks. PSH JUNE 18, 1998

Arlie Emil Brooks, 72, Rt. 1, Maynard, PSH Jan 2, 1975 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 31, 1998)

Charles Wesley BROOKS, 63, of Pocahontas, d. Jul 5, 1997; b. Sep 15, 1933 at Biggers; son of Uhron and Evelyn (Ostercamp) Brooks. PSH JULY 10, 1997

JAMES RANSOM BROOKS, 84, a lifelong resident of Maynard, died Friday at his home in Maynard. He was born June 27, 1881, in Maynard and was the son of the late Ransom and Elizabeth Mansker Brooks. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice Brooks of Maynard; 2 sons, Aaron
Brooks and Hallie Brooks of Maynard, 1 stepdaughter, and 1 stepson, 4 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Church of Christ in Maynard with Brother Cecil Wilson and Rev. Doyle Wesson officiating. Interment was in Maynard Cemetery under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home. PSH June 9, 1966. Contributed by Deb Roy.

Notra Merl BROOKS, 88, of Pocahontas, died Fri, Feb 13, 1998 at Methodist Hosp in Jonesboro. b. Sep 6, 1909 at Attica, dau of late John V. & Maudie Mae (Sparkman) McCandless; m. Charley Brooks. Pocahontas Star Herald, February 19, 1998

Ruth Ethel Brooks, 68, of Maynard, passed away Tuesday, September 16, in Randolph County Hospital. She was born in Gassville, May 21, 1907, a daughter of the late L.A. and Hortense Miller Crismon. She is survived by her husband, Aaron Brooks of the home; a son, Jimmie Brooks of Route 1, Maynard; two daughters, Mrs. Mickey Burnam of Columbia, Missouri, and Mrs. Nancy Rapert of St. Charles, Missouri; 3 sisters Mrs. Mary Bryant of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Mrs. Edrys Kenner of Ravenden Springs and Mrs. Dorothy Crismon of Corning; and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Thursday, September 18, in Maynard Church of Christ with Cecil Wilson officiating. Burial followed in Maynard Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Pete Evans, Dean French, Bob Prater, Lucian Marlett, Pedro Crismon and Chuck Edler. PSH Sept 25, 1975. Contributed by Deb Roy.

SADIE CORINE BROOKS, 76, of Henrietta, TX, died September 19, 1998, at ther Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab Center. Born Sept. 30, 1921, in Burkburnet, TX, she was a dau of the late Gus and Leta Faye (Mullions) Standfield. Her husband, Albert Brooks, preceded her in death. Buried at Northside Cemetery near Maynard. PSH 24 Sep 1998

STELLA TYLER BROOKS, 90, of Arcadia, CA, d. July 2, 1998. Of survivors, a sister, Oma Parish of Pocahontas. PSH AUG 6, 1998

Andrew Jackson Brown, aged 72, died at his home on Rt. 1, Walnut Ridge, Sunday. PSH Dec.14, 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH Dec. 10, 1998)

Mrs. Bernice Tribble Brown, 75, of Glendale, Ariz., who died Oct 4, 1997 at Community Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., will be held Friday afternoon, Oct 10, at 1 p.m., in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Junior Jernigan officiating. Burial will be held in Masonic Cemetery, under the direction of McNabb's. A visitation will be held at McNabb's from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., this evening (Thursday) Mrs. Brown was born June 28, 1922, at Searcy, a daughter of the late Earl and Ludy (Hall) Modlin. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Lehman Tribble and Burley Brown; one daughter Betty Tribble and a son, Rick Tribble. She is survived by a son, Randy Tribble of Mountain Home; two daughters, Tammy McGlothlin of Pocahontas and Peggy Sue Owens of Glendale; two brothers, Sam Modlin and E. L. Modlin, both of Pocahontas; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren and one step-grandchild. Submitted by childhood neighbor, Reba Morgan Alsup.

Earl E. BROWN, 64, of Pocahontas, PSH June 13, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH June 11, 1998)

Eugene BROWN, 67, Bono. PSH 19 SEP 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 17 Sep 1998)

Dr. George Brown, aged 61, a retired physician of Whitten and Tyronza, but a native of Randolph County, died early Wed. when a motorboat in which he was
riding sank in the West Floodway ditch near Marked Tree. PSH Dec 7, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, Dec. 3, 1998)

Mrs. Georgia Belle BROWN, 63, died at the home of a son, Russell Brown, at Ravenden, July 16. PSH July 20, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, July 16, 1998)

Jesse C. BROWN, 72, of Walnut Ridge, d. June 24, 1998; b. Feb 22, 1926 at Imboden; son of late Grover and Mahala Davis Brown; wife, Patsy Brown. PSH JULY 2, 1998

LARRY BROWN, 52, of St. Peters, MO, died Nov. 7, 1998, in Farmington, MO, in an automobile accident. He was born April 24, 1947, at Ingram, a son of Maudie Brown of Pocahontas and the late Zaniel Paul Brown. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Teri Brown. He is buried in St. Charles Memorial Gardens. PSH Nov 12, 1998.

MARIE C. BROWN, 81, Pocahontas, d. Aug. 8, 1998 at her home. Born May 5, 1917 in Lawrence County, she was a dau of the late Charles Troy and Loma Viola (Hartley) Anderson. Preceded in death by her husband Leon Gad Brown. Buried in Chesser Cemetery near Pocahontas. PSH Aug 13, 1998

Mark Hughes BROWN, 82, of Pocahontas. PSH Feb 7, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Feb 5, 1998)

WILLIA B. BROWN, 93, of St. Louis, MO, died Oct. 19, 1998, at St. Joseph Hospital there. Born June 8, 1905 in Randolph County, she was a dau of the late T.B. and Victoria Vaugh Warnell. She is buried in Masonic Cemetery. PSH Oct 22, 1998.

WILLIA B. BROWN, 93, of St. Louis, died October 19, 1998 in St. Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood, MO. She was born and resided in Randolph County until 1991. She was a dau of the late T.B. and Victoria Vaughn Warnell. She was married to John B. Brown who preceded her in death in Jan 1986.She is buried in Masonic Cemetery. PSH Nov. 5, 1998.

William Harrison BROWN, 63, died at his home here Mon., PSH Feb 2, 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH Jan 29, 1998)

William "Bill" Henry BROWN, 92, of Pocahontas, d. Jul 1, 1997; b. Oct 15, 1904 in Randolph Co; son of late M/M Marion Brown; widower of Ora Pearl Brown. PSH JULY 10, 1997

Herbert BROWNE, 80, of Ravenden Springs, d. June 24, 1998; b. Oct 12, 1917 in Ceiba, Honduras; son of late James and Birdie Owens Browne; widower of Verline Browne. PSH JULY 2, 1998

Otto Henry BRUSS, 80, of Midway, d. July 5, 1998; b. June 26, 1918 at Enterprise, MS; son of late Hans Otto and Louise Oldenburg Bruss; m. Helen Earline Spence Sept 1, 1942 in Arlington, VA. PSH JULY 9, 1998

Mrs. Viola Exota BULLARD, 81, Ravenden Springs, PSH Dec 20, 1973 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Dec 18, 1997)

Athely C. BUNDREN, 83, Reyno. PSH 19 SEP 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 17 Sep 1998)

Mrs. Cloie Ann Burgess, 78, of Rt. 1, Pocahontas, passed away in White River Medical Center, in Batesville, Monday, Apr 16, 1984. She was born June 5, 1905, in Kansas, a daughter of the late John Lewis and Adeline Weaver Rowe. She is survived by her husband, John Guy Burgess of the home; three sons, Zan Burgess of Pocahontas, Sidney Burgess of Massillon, Ohio, and Guy Burgess of Batesville; six daughters, Mrs. Martha Dean of O'kean, Mrs. Faye Ferrell of Hardy, Mrs. Christine Tinker of Cahokia, Ill., Mrs. Elsie Cox of DeWitt, Mrs. Lucille Landry of Mammoth Spring and Mrs. Maudie Secrest of Bay; 52 grandchildren, 108 great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., today (Thursday) in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. O. D. Winfrey officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Gardens with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers are Paul and Tracy Burgess, Phillip O'Daniel, Lonnie Tinker, Jerrell Dean and Tommy Garrett. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup - obituary found in her mother's letter writing box.

Mrs. VERBIE H. BURNS, 94, of Ravenden Springs, died Oct. 6, 1998. Born in Blackwell, TX Jan 29, 1904, she was a dau of the late Robert and Sarah (Abshire) Henderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.E. Burns. She is buried in Janes Cemetery at Ravenden Springs. PSH Oct. 15, 1998

CHARLES ROSCOE BURTMAN, 84, of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, passed away Tuesday in Randolph County Med. Center. He was born Feb. 2, 1900 in Marengo, Ind., a son of the late Charles and Anna Davis Bergman. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Garrett Burtman of the home; seven sons, Otis Burtman of Rockford, Ill.; Harold, Audrion and Vincent Burtman of Charleston, Ark.; Denzil Burtman of Rochelle, Ill.; Hanzil Burtman of Schaumburg, Ill.; and John Burtman of Pocahontas; two daughters, Mrs. Lena Hinkle of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, and Mrs. Mary Nichols of E. Alton, Ill.; two brothers, Clifford and Warren Compton of Pocahontas; 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Cecil Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. PSH Feb 20, 1984.

Joseph Wayne "Joey" BURTON, 41, of Pocahontas, fatally injured in auto accident, 17 Mar 1998 near Ravenden Springs; b. 16 May 1956 in Lafe community, son of Walter E. & Dorothy Taylor Voeckes, m. Lisa Dawn Howard. PSH, March 26, 1998

Frank T. BYRD, aged 59, hardware firm salesman, died Monday. PSH 24 Aug 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH 20 Aug 1998)

Mrs. Eddith Cahoon, 86, of Pocahontas, died at Cottonwood Retirement Home, Jonesboro, Friday, July 5, 1991. She was born Aug. 5, 1904, in Pocahontas, a daughter of the late J. M. and Hattie (Abernathy) Bigger. She is survived by a son, McDowell Simington of Pocahontas; a granddaughter, Rebecca Bliesener, also of Pocahontas; three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Curtis Smith officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday morning in Anderson, Indiana, at Anderson Memorial Park. Submitted by Reba Alsup. McDowell Simington was married to my cousin, Melissa Wells Simington.

George E. CAHOON, 72, Anderson, IN. PSH May 30, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH May 28, 1998)

Othie Edward CALDWELL, 75, of Maynard, d. June 11, 1998; b. March 10, 1923 in Fisher; son of late Jim and Maggie Caldwell; widower of his wife, Dimple Jones Caldwell. PSH JUNE 18, 1998

Two Randolph County young men who gave their lives while in WWII were memorialized in the V-J Day Service held in Little Rock Monday in observance of the fifth anniversary of V-J Day. They were Everett V. BARR and Max Weldon CAMP. PSH Aug 17, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, Aug 13, 1998)

William CAMP, aged 44, died at his home near Shiloh Thursday of heat trouble. PSH June 17, 1926 (taken from In the Long, Long Ago, June 11, 1998)

Mr. Emma Campbell, aged 89, of near Beach Grove., PSH Oct 31, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Oct 29, 1998)

Canada General Jackson G J (Uncle Jack) Canada was born near Middlebrook Sept 30 1862 died at his home Feb 17 1936. 1st married Margaret Johnson 1886. She bore him 5 children, 4 still living. Mrs.. Frank Massey, Garland Canada, Mrs.. Ella Carvell, Mrs.. H L Haynes. 2nd in 1889 to Mary Justice surviving: 6 children, 3 living. Mrs.. Florence Harbiton, Joe Canada, Mrs. Leana Rodgers. PSH Feb. 20, 1936. Submitted by Darla Hopper.

Mrs. Laura CANADY, 83, Datto. PSH 19 SEP 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 17 Sep 1998)

Mrs. Elin T. CARLSON, 78, of Pocahontas. PSH July 4, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, July 2, 1998)

Otto Carlton, 72, died May 4, 1979, at Hillhaven Hospice in Tucson, Ariz. Mr. Carlton was a resident of Pocahontas from 1906 to 1952. He is survived by his wife, Pauline (White) Carlton, three sons, Billy Joe Carlton of Rockford, Ill., Bobby Carlton of Blythe, Calif., and Johnny Carlton of Sterling, Ill.; seven daughters, Euvilla Amos, Louetta Williams, Pauletta Koker, Judy Howell and Deborah Crippen, all of Tucson, Glenda Clayton of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mary Lou King of Drayton Plaines, Mich.; 30 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; two sisters, Effie Dixon of Pocahontas and Amy Coleman of Indiana. Note: Otto Carlton was a son of Peter P. and Matilda Ann (Woods) Carlton. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Mrs. Pauline Carlton, 87, died Nov 25, 1995, at Life Care Center in Tucson, Ariz. Mrs. Carlton was born in Pocahontas and lived here until 1943, when she moved to Tucson. Survivors include three sons, Billy Joe Carlton of Roscoe, Ill., Bobby Carlton of Blythe, Calif., and John Carlton of Tucson, Ariz.; seven daughters, Euvilla Amos, Deborah Crippen, Louetta Williams, Pauletta Kuker and Judy Carlton of Tucson; Mary Lou King of Clarkston, Mich. and Glenda Clayton of Phoenix, Ariz. 30 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, at South Lawn Cemetery in Tucson. Arrangements were by South Lawn Mortuary of Tucson. Note: Pauline Carlton was the daughter of Bilbrey Newton and Annie Laura (James) White. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Mrs. Frances Pratt Carroll, age 90, beloved resident of Randolph County, passed away at her home here Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock.While she had been confined to her home for many months, her general health had been good untill a few days before her death.Mrs. Carroll was born in Reynolds County, Mo. 29 March 1847 and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs . Jesse R. Pratt . She was first married to Jacob Hufstedler and a few years after his death, was married to J.N. Carroll who died here about 20 years ago. Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist Church, of which she was a faithful member, this afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. W.E. Chadwick officiating. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery under the direction of McNabb Undertaking Co. Mrs Carroll is survived by 3 daughters Ethel Mondy,with whom Mrs. Carroll made her home, of Pocahontas ,Lucy Margaret Parrish of Maynard  and Clytie Wells of Hanford,Calif.; a step-son Rev. Bob Carroll of Fredericktown, Mo.; 24 grandchildren ; 14 great grandchildren. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

William Durard " Bill " Carroll, 68, lifelong resident of Pocahontas and a former Mayor of The City, died at John J. Perishing V.A. Hospital Feb.2, 1990, after a lengthy illness. Born in Pocahontas on May 23, 1921, he was a son of Thomas Preston Carroll and Sarah Stubblefield Carroll. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a Mason, and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He is survived by his wife Ann Blankenship Carroll of the home; 1 daughter Carol Ann Carroll of Poplar Bluff , Mo.; 2 sons William N. Carroll of Memphis, Tn. and Dr. Pat Carroll of Pocahontas; 3 sisters Tommie Lee Lenz of St. Peters, Mo., Ethel Mae Shelton of Anderson, In. and Jean Shirk of Chesterfield, In.; 4 brothers Lehman Carroll of Anderson, In., Carl Carroll of Ontario, Ca., Ray Carroll of Stockton , Ca. and Neal Carroll of Pocahontas. Funeral services were conducted Sunday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Sherman Waters officiating. Interment followed in Masonic Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Bill Holobaugh, Bill Jones, Larry Lewallen, Paul Bowlin, Carlton Throesch and Henry Dust. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Dust, Leo and William Barthel, Hite Tiner, Max Oakley, Jim Gullett, Tim Snow, Bob Scisco and Gene Allen. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

James Ray CARTER, 75, of St. Louis, Mo, d. Feb 15, 1998 at Lafayette-Grand Hosp. b. Mar 27, 1922 at Reyno, son of late Bryan & Pearl Cavenar Carter; wife- Marie Radford. Pocahontas Star Herald, February 19, 1998.

Mrs. Margie Priscilla Carter, 85, of 1009 Pratt, Pocahontas, died at Randolph Home, Tuesday, Jan 11, 1994. She was born Feb. 4, 1908, in the Dean Community, Randolph County, a daughter of the late Charley Carrol and Delphia Ann (Ragsdell) Ford. She is survived by her husband, James Cledth Carter of the home; a son, Jim Carter of Pocahontas; three daughters, Wanda Dean of Pocahontas, Marvene Lance of O'kean, and Ann Tate; a brother, Roy Ford; a sister, Pauline Thomas; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Melvin Shelton officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Greg Lance, Don Ford, Chris Tate, Jeff and Larry Carter and Eather McCluskey. Honorary pallbearers were Carl Bennett and Gary French. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

William Bryan Cato, 76, of Rt. 1, Maynard, passed away in Randolph County Hospital, Saturday, February 18, 1978. He was born in Advance, MO., December 17, 1901, a son of the late Lewis Wilson and Jane (Winchester) Cato. His wife Mrs. Pernecia Cato preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Coy Cato of Rt. 1, Maynard and William Bryan Cato, Jr., of Rt. 7, Doniphan, MO; a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Courtney of St. Louis; a brother, John Cato of Success; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Gerald Fears officiating. Burial followed in Ingram Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Larry and Jim Duff, Johnnie Cox, Bryan and Denny Cato and Harold Duff. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Glen Ray CATT, 72, of Knobel, d. June 13, 1998; b. Aug 24, 1925 at Peach Orchard; son of late Orville and Ethel Tyler Catt; wife, Mary Catt died Oct 4, 1993; WWII Vet. PSH JUNE 18, 1998

Mrs. Rosetta CAVENAR, aged 81, wife of J.P. Cavenar, died at their home near Biggers Sunday. PSH 4 Sep 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH 10 Sep 1998)

Mrs. Ida R. Cazort, 86 of Pocahontas, PSH Dec 5, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, Dec. 3, 1998)

Mrs. Frank Chun of Ravenden Springs died at her home last Friday morning (Feb., 1917) following a long illness

Betty Jo CLARK, 58, of Reyno, d. Jan 25, 1998; b. Apr 1, 1939 at Reyno; dau of late L. E. (Buck) and Carrie Nash Pyles; Survived by husband Eddie W. Clark. PSH JAN 29, 1998

Funeral services for Mrs. Millie M. (Morgan) Brown Clark, 74, were held November 1, 1970 at Sharum Cemetery under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge. Mrs. Clark was born May 11, 1896, at Holmes, Arkansas, a daughter of Benjamin T. P. and Minnie Bell (Parks) Morgan. She died October 29, 1970 at her home near Lilbourn, Missouri. The funeral was at the Church of God of Prophecy with Revs. Moore and Martin officiating. Survivor include her husband Everett Clark, of Lilbourn, MO; 2 sons, W. H. Liles of West Memphis and Delbert Liles of Black Oak, a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Nebied of Hollywood, Florida.; a brother Jesse M. Morgan; 3 sisters, Mrs. Irene West, Mrs. Ruby Wootton and Mrs. Betty Ferguson. Submitted by niece, Reba Morgan Alsup.

Mrs. Neecie CLARK, 53, Ingram. PSH Mar 16, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, Mar 12, 1998)

Waymon CLAUDE, 92, of Ravenden Springs, d. July 26, 1998. He was b. May 7, 1906 in Ravenden Springs, a son of the late John and Huldia Davis Claude. Preceded in death by his wife, Lelia May Claude. Buried in Janes Creek Cemetery under the direction of Cox-Waymon Funeral Home. PSH July 30, 1998

Justine J. CLEARY, 76, of Los Angeles, CA d. of cancer on Dec 12, 1997; born & raised in Pocahontas, dau of late William and Caroline Bauer Junkersfeld. PSH Dec 18, 1997

Services for Howard E. CLEMENTS of Imboden, World War II veteran who was injured fatally Thursday when crushed by a load of poles near Ravenden, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday afternoon at the Church of God in Imboden. PSH Oct. 12, 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, Oct. 8, 1998)

HAROLD CLINE, 90, died Aug. 25, 1998, at Beverly Health Center in Tupelo, MS. He was born Nov. 22, 1907, near Friendsville, IL, a son of the late Sarah Bowman and Hubert Cline. His family moved to Supply when he was eight years old, and moved to Dyess after he married. He lived in Vincennes, IN for 35 years and retired, returning to Supply. His wife, Eleanor, preceded him in death in March, 1994. Buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Supply. PSH 3 Sep 1998.

CONA MAE COLE, 84, of Corning, died Aug. 30, 1998, at Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was born Oct. 26, 1913, in Old Reyno, a dau of the late Charley G. and Mary Elizabeth (Pulliam) Robinson. She is survived by her husband, Alvin S. Cole and is buried in Corning Cemetery. PSH 3 Sep 1998.

Mrs. Maggie COLE, 68, wife of Noel C. Cole of Peach Orchard, died at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Sept. 9. PSH 21SEP 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH 17 Sep 1998.

SUSAN ELIZABETH COLE, 55, of Imboden, died October 13, 1998, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. She was born Nov. 6, 1942, in Clovis, N.M., the dau of John H. and Rosie A. (Gibson) Hargrow. She was buried in the Old Jackson Road Cemetery in Imboden, funeral directed by Higginbotham Funeral Service, Inc. PSH Oct 22, 1998.

Donald Lee COLLINS, 17, Hardy. PSH 29 Aug 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 27 Aug 1998)

Jason W. COLLINS, 16, of St. Louis, MO, d. in Clinton Co, IL July 21, 1998 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was b. June 1, 1982 in St. Louis, a son of Barbara Collins; grandparents, Ernest F. and Anna Collins of St. Louis are deceased. Buried in St. Matthew's Cemetery in St. Louis. PSH July 30, 1998

Reida Mae COLLINS, 73, of Paragould, former resident of Pocahontas, d. Feb 10, 1998 at St. Bernard's Reg Med Ctr, Jonesboro. b. Jan 18, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, dau of late George & Dora (Baer) Searfoss. Pocahontas Star Herald, February 19, 1998

The War Dept. reported yesterday that Private First Class John T. Compton of the Marine Corps had been killed in action in the Korean fighting. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Compton. PSH Dec. 21, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Dec. 17, 1998)

EDGAR HENRY CONNER, 75, of Pocahontas, d. March 8, 1998 at St. Bernards Reg. Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born Feb. 22, 1923 at Centerville, IN, and a son of the late W. G. and Viola Snell Conner. Preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Million Conner. Buried in Sutton Cemetery. PSH MAR 12, 1998

Mrs. Addie T. COOK, 79, Dalton. PSH Feb 14, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Feb 12, 1998)

CLIFFORD E. COOK, 80, of Pocahontas, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. Born June 9, 1917, at Pocahontas, he was a son of the late Kibler and Myrtle Barnett Cook. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Cook. Survivors are three sons, Ernest L. Cook of Biggers, Benny Cook of Atlanta, GA., and Gary Cook of Pocahontas; a daughter, Betty Casady of Pocahontas; a sister, Louise Blount of St. Louis, MO; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Nelson Henderson officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chet, Dave A., Mike and Steve Smith, and Daniel and James Cook. Dewayne Cook was an honorary pallbearer. PSH Dec 18, 1997. Contributed by Sharon Shipman

Clifford Ernest COOK, 80, of Pocahontas; d. Dec 11, 1997; b. June 9, 1917 at Pocahontas; son of late Kibler & Myrtle Barnett Cook; preceded in death by wife Lorene Cook. PSH Dec 18, 1997

DAISY COOK, 82, of Walnut Ridge, died Aug 11, 1998 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born Jan 14, 1916 in Alicia, the dau of Franklin John and Iva Flora (Tyler) Cook. Buried in Markham Cemetery, Walnut Ridge. PSH Aug 13 and 20, 1998.

Frankie Dale Cook, 38, of Route 1, Maynard, died at Randolph County Medical Center, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1992.  He was born Aug. 20, 1953, at Elaine, a son of J. C. Cook of Helena and Flora Etta Boozer Cook Sullinger of Pocahontas.  He was a foreman at Waterloo Industries.  In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his wife, Regina Riney Cook of the home; a daughter, Jamie Daile Cook, also of the home; three brothers, Richard Cook of Rushford, Minn., David Cook of Hoxie and Roy Cook of Barton; three sisters, Barbara Sisco of Pocahontas, Brenda Brady of Hoxie and Connie Graham of Biggers.  Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with David Webb and Charles Grant officiating.  Burial followed in Overby Cemetery/  Pallbearers were Chuck Couch, Dewayne Anderson, Dale Davis, Dan Slude, Bob Holtzhouser and Ron Derley.  Submitted by Cathy Powell.

George Robert COOK, 72, of Corning, died Mar 18, 1998 at St. Bernard's Reg. Med. Ctr, Jonesboro, b. Mar 21, 1925 in Walnut Ridge, son of late Robert & Mary Davenport Cook, WWII vet. PSH, March 26, 1998

JOHNNY EDWARD COOPER, 56, of Walnut Ridge, died Nov. 19, 1998 at his residence. He was born July 18, 1942 in Pocahontas, a son of the late Jake and Mary (Bellar) Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Cooper and is buried in Duty Cemetery near Walnut Ridge. PSH Nov. 26, 1998

CLIFFORD JAMES COPELAND, 71, of Pocahontas, died Dec. 27, 1998, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Walnut Ridge. Born May 22, 1927, in St. Louis, MO, he was a son of the late Clifford Bryan and Frances Cornelia (Bailey) Copeland. He is survived by his wife, Nola Bernice Rowe Copeland. He is buried in Antioch Cemetery, near Pocahontas. PSH Dec. 31, 1998

Willie Geneva COPELAND, 62, Overland, MO, PSH Feb 21, 1975 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Feb 19, 1998)

Melferd Orion COURTER, 63 of Oklahoma Ciby, OK. PSH Feb 14, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Feb 12, 1998)

Mrs. Emma Marie Hill COURTWAY, 72, Conway. PSH Oct 17, 1974 (from Looking Back - News From the Past, 24 Years Ago, PSH Oct 15, 1998)

Calvin Rector Cox, 16, died in a Cairo, Ill., hospital March 26. Young Cox was born in Pocahontas Aug. 15, 1927, a son of Walter Cox and the late Mrs. Cox, and had been residing for several weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Vermilye of Sikeston, Mo. Funeral Srvices were conducted at the Thomas Cemetery near Imgram, Tuesday afternoon, by Bro. A. B. Shaver. He is survived by his father; a sister, Barbara Lee' a brother, Gary of Ingram, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cox of Oklahoma and Mrs. Lizzie Johnson of Ingram. (Newspaper and Date unknown) Contributed by Patric Riggs

CICETO C. "BUD" COX, 79, of East Alton, IL, a former resident of Doniphan, MO, d. Aug 6, 1998 at Wood River Township Hospital, IL. Born Dec 13, 1918 in Pocahontas, he was a son of the late Early Walter and Minnie Betty (Sanders) Cox. Preceded in death by his wife Opal Lee Woodridge Cox. Buried in Masonic Cemetery. PSH Aug 13, 1998

Mrs. Cordelia Jane COX, 82, formerly of Randolph County, d. at home of a dau. at Eagle Mills Thursday night. PSH June 1, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, May 28, 1998)

Mrs. Iva Louise Cox, age 35, wife of Walter Cox, of Route 1, died in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis Nov. 2, following an operation. She was born near Ingram July 9, 1907, a daughter of the late Lum Johnson and Mrs. Johnson. She was married to Mr. Cox on Sept. 30, 1926. She professed hope in Christ in 1924 adn lived a devoted Christian life until death. Funeral services were conducted at the Thomas Cemetery Wednesday afternoon by Bro. A. B. Shaver. Interment was under the direction of McNabb Undertaking Co. Mrs. Cox is survived by her husband; three children. Calvin, Barbara Lee and Garry; her mother, Mrs. Lum Johnson; a brother hurley Johnson; four sisters, Mrs. Luther Martin, Mrs Bedford Riggs, Mrs Tennie McNabb and Mrs. Thurman Roberts. (Newspaper and Date unknown) Contributed by Patric Riggs

Mrs. Lulu Mary Davidson COX, aged 75, widow of Dr. F. W. Cox, died in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Sunday morning, following an illness of 5 weeks. PSH Aug 17, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, Aug 13, 1998)

Mrs. Sarah COX died August 4, at Ravenden Springs. PSH Aug 12, 1926 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Aug 6, 1998)

JEWELL HERSHEL COZART, 65, of Corning, died at his residence there Dec. 24, 1998. He was born July 11, 1933, at Corning, a son of the late Clyde and Roxie (Hager) Cozart. He is survived by his wife, Lorene Alice Hawkins Cozart. He is buried in Richwood Cemetery near Corning. PSH Dec. 31, 1998

LOGAN COZART, age 76, died at his home in Corning  Arkansas August 4,1956. He was born September 19,1879 in White County Illinois and had been a resident of Corning and area since 1917. He had been a member of the Church of Christ for 30 years. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Nora Russell Cozart ; 6 sons Ervin of Corning, Cecil of St. Louis, Clyde of Little Rock, Chester of Shelbyville Ill. and Clinton and John Cozart of Maynard ; 2 daughters Elsie Harbison of Brownsville Tx, and Lucille Binkley of St. Louis ; 1 brother Sam Cozart of Enfield Ill ; 3 sisters Sofornia Huffaker of Enfielf Ill., Emmie Cozart of New Haven Ill and Rilla Bennett of Olive Branch Ill. ; 24 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Corning Church of Christ on Monday Aug. 6, by Charlie Coil, Minister. Burial was in Nelson Cemetery under direction of Russell- Ermert Funeral Service. Taken from the Corning Paper ( Mr. Cozart is the grandfather of Betty Tucker.) Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

MRS. NORA ANN RUSSELL COZART, 79, died at thehome of her son, Ervin Cozart, Route 1 Corning, Thursday, March 27 1958, at 4:30 p.m. She was the widow of the late Logan Cozart who preceeded her in death in 1956. She was the daughter of Emma Hannaford Russell and William Russell, born December 13, 1878 in Illinois and lived at Corning since 1917. She was a member of theChurch of Christ. Surviving are 6 sons Ervin of Corning, Cecil of St. Louis, Clyde of Benton, Chester of Shelbyville Ill, Clinton of Maynard and John of Troy Ill. ; 2 daughters Elsie Harbison of of Donaldsville. La. and Lucille Binkley of St Louis ; three brothers and one sister ; 22 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 30, at the Corning Church of Christ with Bro. Boyd Morgan officiating. Burial was in Nelson cemetery at Reyno with Russell - Ermert Service in charge. Taken from the Corning Paper. ( Mrs. Cozart is the grandmother of Betty Tucker) Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Jennie Sue CRABTREE, 87, of Imboden; d. Aug 20, 1997; b. Jan 4, 1910 in Black Rock; dau of William H. and Mattie (Cravens) Holobaugh; widow of late M. D. Crabtree. PSH August 28, 1997

MANUEL THOMAS CRAWFORD, 74 of Corning, passed away in Corning Community Hospital, last Thursday. He was born Aug. 1, 1909 near Dalton, a son of the late Lawrence and Sarah Ona Higgins Crawford. He was also a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Odorine Selby Crawford of the home; four sons, Bud Crawford of Corning, Tom and Joel Crawford of St. Louis, Mo, and Ronald Crawford of E. St. Louis, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Delores Albright of Washington, DC; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Thurman Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Corning Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Gene Smith, Danny Bell, Pete James, Gene Miller, Granvill Sumpter, Bobby Dale Williams and Gerald Moore. PSH Feb 20, 1984.

Ollie Rodney CRAWFORD, 80 of Dalton, PSH Apr 25 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Apr 23, 1998)

Robert Luther Crawley, aged 64, passed away at his home in Reyno, Saturday, Dec. 30. PSH Jan 4, 1951 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Dec. 31, 1998)

Walter A. CREASON, aged 59, a native of Warm Springs, received fatal injuries in a car-truck crash near Jonesboro on Wednesday of last week. Nov. 16, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Nov 12, 1998)

Edmond Foster Crimson, 86, Corning, PSH Nov. 28, 1974 (taken from Looking Back - 24 Years Ago, PSH Nov. 26, 1998)

ELLA V. CROOM, 90, of Walnut Ridge, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. She was born Feb. 2, 1909, near Middlebrook, a daughter of the late Rev. Larkin and Sally (Carter) Johnston. Her husband, Aaron Croom, also preceded her in death. Only known survivors are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held July 15 at Spikes Cemetery with Mike McNabb officiating. McNabb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. PSH July 22, 1999.

Orbie Crum, Jr, 41, Irving, TX., Nov. 21, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Nov 19, 1998)

AUDREY JANE CUDE, 88, of Pocahontas, died Nov. 17, 1998 at Randolph County Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1910 in the Old Jackson community in Randolph County, a dau of Sarah Carolyn (Decker) Riddle and Meredith Monroe Riddle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Honer V. Cude, Sr. She is buried in Old Union Cemetery with McNabb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. PSH Nov. 19, 1998.

1 Killed, 5 Injured in Wreck...Mrs. Gladys Marie CUDE, 19, of Imboden was killed and five others injured last Thursday morning in a 3-vehicle pileup on an icy bridge a half-mile east of Imboden on U.S. HWY 63. State Police said a pickup truck driven by Mrs. Cude's mother, Mrs. Dorothy L. Steele of Imboden went out of control on Spring River bridge, sliding into the path of a pickup truck driven by ernie Greer of Light. The impact caused Greer's pickup to slide across the center line and collide head-on with a third pickup truck driven by Larry J. Steele, 28 of Black Rock. All three drivers and Jacke Greer, 12, of Light, and J.B. Steele of Black Rock were hospitalized at Walnut Ridge and later transferred to a Jonesboro hospital. PSH Jan 2, 1975 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 31, 1998)

SSG. Billy G. CULLUM, 52, of Junction City, Kansas, d. Mar 17, 1998, b. Dec 21, 1945 to Dean & Marie Cullum & spent most of life in Walnut Ridge area. PSH, March 26, 1998

JAMES E. CYPRET, aged 67, well known farmer of near Walnut Ridge, died in Pocahontas July 3. He was a former resident of Myrtle, MO, but had made his home near Walnut Ridge for 43 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were conducted at the Walnut Ridge Church of Christ _________ _______ Boyd Morgan (cannot read rest of paragraph). He leaves a wife, Mrs. Lora Belle Cypret, two sons, E_rman of Pontiac, Mich, and Woodrow of Walnut Ridge; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Sue Land of Pocahontas and Mrs. Pauline Cole of Rockford, Ill; three brothers; three sisters; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. PSH July 11, 1957.

Mrs. Hattie Mae Dacus, 74 of Pocahontas, PSH Nov. 7, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Nov. 5, 1998)

"BON" DALY DALTON, 73, of Doniphan, MO, died Sept 23, 1998. He was born near Warm Springs Sept 19, 1925, a son of the late Ralph and Dora Edith Marlette Dalton. He was a WWII veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4556, awarded the Purple Hart, Bronze Star and Marksman Award, and had a commendation for being an escort for General Patton. He is survived by his wife, Judy Smith Dalton and is buried in Dalton Cemetery near middlebrook. PSH Oct 1, 1998

David Lawrence DALTON, 73, life-long resident of Randolph County and the county's foremost historian, died in Randolph County Hospital Monday after a long illness. An author, and a Star Herald columnist for over half a century, Mr. Dalton was a retired merchant, having spent more than 45 years in the retail general store business in this county. Mr. Dalton was author of "A History of Randolph County", written in 1946. In recent years he wrote a column under the heading, "Lawrence Dalton's Column," and his last column in this series was published Jan. 31 of this year. PSH 12 Sep 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 10 Sep 1998)

Herbert DALTON, 70, Pocahontas. PSH June 6, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 years ago, PSH June 4, 1998)

Joe Manuel DALTON, 96, Rt. 1, Warm Springs, PSH Feb 21, 1975 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Feb 19, 1998)

MARY ELIZABETH DALTON, 78, of Houston, Tx, died Oct 31, 1998 there. Born June 3, 1920 in Pocahontas, she was a dau of the late Ezra Aaron Ator and Effie Russell Ator of Pocahontas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Hughes Dalton Sr. of Dalton. PSH Nov. 5, 1998.

Mrs. Mildred DALTON, 74, of Dalton. PSH Aug 15, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Aug 13, 1998)

Lizzie Dame, age 88, died October 29, 1951 at her home in Pocahontas.  She was born in Arkansas and lived at Pocahontas all her life.  She was residing with Dr. and Mrs. H. H. McIlroy at the time of her death.   She is survived by one granddaughter, Mrs. Jewel Mathis of E. Lansing, Mich., and one grandson, Herbert Sparkman of Blumburg, Texas.   Funeral services were conducted on two o'clock Thursday, November 1, at the Pocahontas Church of Christ by Cecil Wilson, minister.  Burial was in Masonic Cemetery at Pocahontas under direction of Irby Funeral Service. (Lizzie's maiden name was Dowdy, her first husband was A.J. Dame)  (Clay Co.  Courier)  Submitted by Faye Hufford.

L.L. DAMOUTH died at the home of his son near Jarrett's store on December 24 of infirmities due to advanced age, he being 78 years of age. He left a wife and family of grown sons and daughters. He was laid to rest in Spikes Cemetery on Christmas Day. PSH 31 Dec 1925

Mrs. Lillie Mae DANIEL, 66, of Pocahontas. PSH 5 Sep 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 3 Sep 1998)

LaVena Velva DARCARGELO, 75, of Cherokee Village, d. June 10, 1998; b. Dec 1, 1922 in Blytheville; dau of late Camelias "Bud" and Lela Weaver Mansker; husband, Angelo Darcangelo. PSH JUNE 18, 1998

HERMAN ALLEN "BUCK" DAUCK, 57, of 1004 Ridgecrest St., Pocahontas, died Saturday, July 24, 1999, at Eastern Ozarks Regional Health System in Cherokee Village.  Born July 22, 1942, in Randolph County, he was a son of the late Leo Marshall and Elma Mae (Penn) Dauck.  He was a chief engineer. He is survived by his wife, George Ann Parish Dauck of the home; a son, Larry Dauck of Maynard; two stepsons, Kyle Story and Kary Story, both of Pocahontas; a daughter, Dion Pickett of Pocahontas; a stepdaughter, Melea Buster of Benton; a brother, Eugene Dauck of Walnut Ridge; three sisters, Debbie Duncan of Berryville, Gail Rorex of Imboden and Nancy Williamson of Osceola; 10 grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Gerald Fears officiating.  Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Gerald Manning, Larry Buster, Scott Hills, Kyle and Kary Story and Wayne Penn. PSH July 29, 1999. Submitted by Cathy Powell.

Pocahontas Airman Killed in Auto Wreck in Texas.  Norman Leo Dauck, 18, son of Leo and Elma Penn Dauck of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, died last Thursday, Dec. 30, 1965, in a Tyler, Texas hospital from injuries sustained a few hours earlier in an auto accident at Tyler.  Airman Dauck, who was stationed at Tinker AFB, Okla. was accompanying an Air Force buddy to his home in Tyler.  Airman Dauck was thrown out of the car sustaining injuries which proved fatal.  His friend and another airman were injured, one seriously.  Airman Dauck was born in Macomb, Ill., Feb. 17, 1947.  He graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1964 and had been serving in the Air Force for 2 years.  He had enjoyed a visit with his parents here during the Christmas holidays.  In addition to his parents he is survived by 2 brothers, Eugene of Walnut Ridge and Herman of Ft. Smith; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nancy Williamson of Blytheville and Gale and Deborah of the home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lottie Johnson of Pocahontas and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Almus Penn of Pocahontas.  Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at  East Pocahontas Church of Christ with Bro. Cecil Wilson officiating.  Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home.  Pallbearers were Benny Blackwell, Berry Koons, Leslie Tyler, Johnny McGlothlin, Ricky Fielder and Norman Portor.  Submitted by Cathy Powell.

Freeda Lea DAUGHERTY, 69, of Pocahontas; d. Jan 23, 1998; b. Jul 18, 1928 in Pocahontas, dau of late Fred R. and Perna James; husband, Hubert C. Daugherty. PSH Jan 22, 1998

Mrs. Ella DAVENPORT, 83 of Biggers. PSH Aug 15, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Aug 13, 1998)

William H. DAVIDSON, 75, died at home in Warm Springs Sat. PSH Feb 23, 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH Feb 19, 1998)

Anna Inez Marsh DAVIS, 88 of Heber Springs, died Feb 11, 1998. B. Oct 3, 1909 near Pangburn, dau of Mary Edith Van Patten and Wesley Andrew Marsh, m. late W. Lovard Davis. Pocahontas Star Herald, February 19, 1998

BUD DAVIS, 76, of Yuma, AZ, passed away there on Dec. 7, 1998, after a long illness. He was born in Randolph County near Stokes in 1922. He was preceded in death by his father, Dock Davis and his mother, Margaret Emmaline Davis. He was a WWII army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae Davis of the home and is buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Garden. PSH Dec. 17, 1998

Mrs. Dovie Jane Davis, 91, of Pocahontas, died March 22, 1992, in Randolph County Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary in Harbor Heights, Texas. She fostered many children through the years. Survivors include a daughter Virginia Boes of Keene, NH.; six sons William Davis of Bangore, Calif., J D Davis of DeQueen, Gordon Davis of Pocahontas, Carl Davis of Newark, and Ray Davis of Copperas Cove, Texas and Gene Davis (no address Available); two sisters Mrs. Elsie Cantrell of Potrageville, Mo. and Mrs. Bessie Davis of Texarkana, Texas; one brother Chet Dickey of Belen, Miss; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Holly Springs Chapel in Harrisburg. Burial followed in Holly Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Rollers-Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Pocahontas Star Herald. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Elmer Davis of Ravenden Springs died November 6, at the age of 82. Born in Randolph County, he was at one time cashier at Lone Rock Bank at Ravenden Springs and he had also a merchantile business. He was a member of the Methodist Church for 50 years and was also a mason. He married Eva Russell, who survives. Funeral Services were held at Ravenden Springs with Revs. Alvin Alliaon and Maurice Kemp officiation. Inderment was in Yadkin Cemetery under direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge. Pallbearers were Russell andPhil Sloan, Mike Davis, Ervin Fultner, G.W. Butler and Yule James. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Harold Davis of Ravenden Springs, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. PSH Nov. 8, 1971. Submitted by Pam Carr.

Mrs. Eva Davis, 87 of Ravenden Springs, died Saturday at Randolph County Memorial Hospital. Born in Mount Ayr, Iowa, she was a sales person for several years, and a member of the Methodist Church for 50 years. Survivors include a son Harold Davis of Ravenden; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 Tuesday morning at the Ravenden Springs methodist Church with Rev. Maurice Kemp officiating. Burial was in Yadkin Cemetery near Ravenden Springs under the direction of Higginbotham FuneralService of Walnut Ridge. Pallbearers were: G.W. Butler, E.O. Fultner, Ferrell James, Jake Smith, Russell Sloan and Paul Carr. PSH Feb. 7, 1979. Submitted by Pam Carr.

Mrs. Gladys Hulvey Davis, 57, Doniphan, MO, Nov. 21, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Nov 19, 1998)

Harold Russell Davis Sr., 79, of Ravenden Springs, died Sunday December 8, 1996. Survivors are his wife Betty (King) Davis; two sons Rep. Mike Davis and Harold "Rusty" Davis both of Ravenden Springs; four daughters, JoAnn Gallavore Gild of Alexandria, Va. and Pamela Davis Carr, Dawn Schuchman, and Angela White, all of Ravenden Springs; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mr. Davis was born in Ravenden Springs, Sept. 20, 1917, a son of the late Eva (Russell) and George Elmer Davis. He was a retired game warden and farmer, and was a World War II vetean. He was a member of the Ravenden Springs United Methodist Church. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a granddaughter and two brothers. Graveside services were Monday, Dec. 9, at Yadkin Cemetery near Ravenden Springs with Danny Roark officiating. Pallbearers were: Tim White, Paul and Matt Carr, Jim Porterfield, David Evans and John Wheeless. McNabb Funeral Home directed the services. Memorials may be made to the Ravenden Springs United Methodist Church. (from Pocahontas Star Herald, no date). Submitted by Pam Carr.

Funeral services for Herman Davis, 66, who died at his home on Route 1 last week were conducted at Sharum Sunday. Nov. 16, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Nov 12, 1998)

Herman Davis, aged 66, died at his home on Route One last night at 7 o'clock. PSH Nov. 9, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Nov. 5, 1998)

HITE DAVIS, 85, passed away Sept. 10, 1998, in St. John's, Arizona. He was born May 8, 1913, in Pocahontas. He was buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park there. PSH 24 Sep 1998

Jerry Lynn "Chunky" DAVIS, Sr., 42, of Reyno, d. Jan 31, 1998; b. June 23, 1955 in Newport; son of Bernice Davis of Biggers and the late Curtis Davis. PSH FEB 5, 1998

LARRY EUGENE DAVIS, 58, of Imboden, died Oct. 11, 1998 near Eagle, Colo. He is survived by his wife, Jearldean Davis; and his mother, Katie Groves of Judsonia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Albert and Ina Davis; and his father, Walter Davis. He is buried in Hope Cemetery. PSH Oct. 15, 1998

Nina Mabel Davis, 64 of Paragould, PSH Dec 5, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, Dec. 3, 1998)

S.F. Davis...Ravenden Springs- On Saturday morning, April 18, 1936, the Death Angel visited our community and took away S.F. Davis, who was dearly beloved by all that knew him. Mr. Davis, better known as Uncle Frank was the last of a family of sixteen children of Soloman and Martha E. Davis, who were among the first pioneers of Randolph County. The funeral, with Higginbotham's undertakers in charge, was conducted by Rev. L.F. Bain of Biggers, at the family home at Yadkin, where Uncles Frank had spent the greater part of his life, having been postmaster and merchant there for years. He was 72 years, 3 months and 10 days old. Surviving him are his widow, Thursey, two sons, Elmer of Ravenden Springs and S.S. of Yadkin, one grandson, Harold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis. A consoling thought to his relatives and friends is that he felt the strong arm of His Savior around him during his illness and death. And to feel and to be able to say to each other "He is not dead, his is just away. (Either Ravenden Springs or Pocahontas AR paper). Submitted by Pam Carr.

Mrs. Thursa Bellah Davis, aged 81, died at her home at Ravenden Springs at 2:50 p.m. March 18. She was born in Randolph County March 8, 1867 and had always made her home in the county where she had many friends who loved her for her kind deeds and fine Christian spirit. Her husband was the late S. Frank Davis. Funeral services were conducted at Yadkin Baptist church at 2 p.m. March 19 by Gros. Holmes and Conner of Ravenden Springs. Pallbearers were Virgil Looney, Charles and J.R. Mariott, Burl Rickman, Lee Davis and Arthur Wells. Interment was under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service of Imboden. The services were attended by 260 friends and relatives. She leaves two sons, Elmer and S.S. (Lone) Davis of Ravenden Springs; a grandson, Harold Davis, 3 great grandchildren; two brothers, Mose Bellah of Ravenden Springs and Nelse Bellah of Walnut Ridge. PSH March 23, 1949. Submitted by Pam Carr.

BRANCE B. DAWSON, 81, of Pocahontas, died Sept. 28, 1998, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 2, 1917, at Birdell, he was a son of the late James Bence and Drewcilla Wiley Dawson. He was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Pauline King Dawson and is buried in Masonic Cemetery. McNabb Funeral Home directed the funeral. PSH Oct 1, 1998

Mrs. Martha Malinda Kincade DAWSON, aged 73, wife of Earl Dawson, died in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Friday. She was born in Randolph County May 30, 1886 a daughter of the late John R. and Mary Elizabeth Sutton Kincade and made her home in and near Pocahontas all of her life. The remains were brought to Pocahontas and funeral services were conducted at the Sutton Free Will Baptist church at 2 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. J. Reford Wilson and the Rev. Dewey Thompson. Interment was in Masonic cemetery in Pocahontas under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Lenon, Harold and Dow Dawson, Frank Kincade, McDowell Sparkman and John Gatlin. She is survived by her husband, Earl Dawson of Pocahontas; four sons, Emmett and Floyd Dawson of Rockford, IL, Wayne of LaPorte IN, and Allen Dawson of St. Louis; two daughters, Mrs. Lorene Hufstedler of Imboden and Mrs. Dorothy Childress of Rt. 2, Pocahontas; 8 grandchildren; four brothers, George, Luke, Fred and Ed Kincade of Pocahontas. PSH Dec 24, 1959 Contributed by Bridgette Jansen Cohen

PAULINE N. DAWSON, 81, of Pocahontas, died Oct. 7, 1998, at Randolph County Medical Center. Born Aug. 6, 1917, at Dalton, she was a dau of the late General and Mamie (Fraley) King. Her husband, Brance B. Dawson and four brothers also preceded her in death. She was buried in Masonic Cemetery under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home. PSH Oct. 15, 1998

Mrs. Nellie DEAN, 57, of O'Kean died at home. PSH Feb 23, 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH Feb 19, 1998)

Henry Dean Deckard Jr., 6-year-old son of Mrs. Charline Deckard of Reyno, and H.D. Deckard Sr. of Illinois, died Monday following an illness of pneumonia and complications. PSH Nov 2, 1950 (from IN THE LONG AGO, PSH Oct 29, 1998).

John DECKARD, aged 78, highly respected farmer of near Reyno, died at his home Friday following a long illness. PSH Oct 19, 1950 (from In the Long Ago, PSH Oct 15, 1998)

FLORENCE DECKER, 88, of Imboden, d. July 15, 1998; b. Oct 13, 1909 in Mt. Vernon, IL; dau of Walter N. and Jessie G. (Clifton) Shelton; m. July 30, 1932 in Powhatan to Quint Decker. PSH July 23, 1998

Master Sgt. PHILLIP FRANKEY DENISON of Waynesville, MO, died July 28, 1998. He was a son of the late James B. and Myrtle (Tucker) Denison and was born Aug 8, 1924 at Knobel. A veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict, he married Lillian Frances Komineck on Feb 1, 1948 at Staten Island, NY. Buried with military honors in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery, Waynesville. PSH Aug 13, 1998

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lula Hufstedler DePRIEST Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. DePriest died suddenly at her home sometime Monday morning. PSH Oct 5, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, Oct 1, 1998)

E. L. DICKSON, 95, founder, owner and operator of Phillips 66 Bulk Station in Pocahontas. PSH 29 Aug 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 27 Aug 1998)

Bernard Difani, 77, St. Louis, MO, PSH Dec. 19, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 17, 1998)

Iva Mae DILES, 94, former resident of Williford; d. June 27, 1998; widow of Orvel Diles. PSH JULY 2, 1998

Quint James Diles, 70, of 2729 N. Church St., a retired machinistt helper for the Wabash Railroad, died at 11:27 p.m. Saturday at his home. He lived in Decatur 42 years, coming from Arkansas. He was born Jan. 2, 1893, near Imboden, Ark, son of William and Amanda Scaggs Diles. Mr. Diles, a World War I Army veteran, was a member of American Legion Post 105, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 99 and the Disabled American Veternas. He married Grace L. Berry Jan. 31, 1922 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He leaves his wife; a son Darrel W. of Decatur, a sister, Mrs. Eric (Lily) Fullington of Decatur, and one grandchild. Three brothers and three sisters prededed him in death. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Friend may cvall after 5 p.m. at the funeral home. March 25, 1963, Decatur, IL Herald. Contributed by first cousin once removed, Paul E. Diles

Mrs. Laura Adaline DISMANG, 68, Supply, PSH Jan 26, 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH Jan 22, 1998)

Mrs. Essie A. DIXON, 94, died Monday, July 10, 1995 at Willow Wood Health Care Center, Rock Falls, IL. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., today (July 13), at Sutton Free Will Baptist Church near Pocahontas. Burial will be at the Sutton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 - 11 a.m., today at the church. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Dixon was born March 17, 1901, in Pocahontas, the daughter of Francis M. and Martha Ann Bates Sutton. She married Lehman Dixon on Dec. 31, 1922, in Randolph County. He preceded her in death on May 24, 1963. She was a member of the Sutton Free Will Baptist Church, of which she became a member on June17, 1918, and she was baptized at what is now called Mill Creek Bridge. Her grandfather, James Franklin Sutton, started the Sutton community by giving a part of his land that he had homesteaded for a church, school, and burial grounds. The Sutton Free Will Baptist Church was started in 1875 in the school house by her grandfather, Williston Bates. She is survived by two daughters, Emma Jean Rhodes of Sterling, IL, and Helen Ann Bensel of Morton, IL; nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter; 12 brothers and sisters. PSH Contributed by Bridgette Jansen Cohen

Mrs. Susan M. DIXON, 84, died at home of her dau, Mrs. Ona Kenner at Ravenden Springs Mar 24. PSH March 30, 1950 (taken from IN THE LONG AGO, Mar 26, 1998)

EDITH DOTSON, 97, of Pocahontas, died Oct. 29, 1998 in Pocahontas Nursing and Rehab Center. Born Jan 28, 1901, in Pocahontas, she was a dau of the late Mont and Lena Hirst Armstrong. There are no known survivors. She is buried in Masonic Cemetery. PSH Nov. 5, 1998.

Mrs. Mary Susan Winters DOUGLAS, 82, died at her home Wed., PSH Feb 2, 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH Jan 29, 1998)

Sam Dowdy, age about 30 years, who lived on the Benson farm east of town, died Tuesday of this week, after several days illness with pneumonia.  He leaves a wife and two or three small children.  The remains were buried in the Masonic cemetery Wednesday.  (Sam was the son of George Washington Dowdy)  PSH 28 Jan 1916.  Submitted by Faye Hufford.

Mrs. Bessie Ella Simington DOWNEY, 38, wife of Fred A. Downey, died at home of M/M A. N. Downey near Dalton Saturday. PSH July 27, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, July 23, 1998)

Joe H. DREW, last surviving member of the family of Thomas S. Drew, former governor of AR, whose remains lie in Masonic Cemetery, Pocahontas, died in Prescott, AZ. PSH June 10, 1926 (taken from In the Long, Long Ago, PSH June 4, 1998)

Ben L. DUBOIS, 77 of Poplar Bluff, MO. PSH Feb 14, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Feb 12, 1998)

NEHMAN R. DUFF, 81, d. Aug 4, 1998 in Lafayette, LA General Medical Center. Survived by his wife Beatrice Roach Duff of Lafayette. He was the son of the late Elmer Duff of Supply, and the former Esta M. Parish of Randolph County. Buried in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. PSH Aug 13, 1998

Mrs. Pearlie Viola DUFF, 88, Maynard. PSH 19 SEP 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 17 Sep 1998)

James Earl DUNCAN, San Pedro, CA, PSH Dec 20, 1973 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Dec 18, 1997)

Franklin R. DUNHAM, 74, of Old Union Road, Imboden, d. Dec 13, 1997; b. in Randolph County where he lived most of his life. PSH Dec 18, 1997

Harold DUNN, 60, Ypsilanti, MI, PSH Aug 16, 1973 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Aug 28, 1997)

Gene DURBIN, 60, of Pocahontas, d. Apr 14, 1998 at the V.A. Med Ctr Hosp in Memphis, b. Jan 30, 1938 in Reyno, son of late Timothy & Mary Dobbs Durbin. PSH, April 23, 1998

MARIAN M. DYE, 88, of Plainfield, IN, formerly of Pocahontas, died Nov. 23, 1998, at Hendricks Community Hospital in Danville, IN. Born Aug. 20, 1910, in Brownsburg, IN, she was a dau of the late Lemey and Jennie A. (Rogers) Smith. She is survived by her husband, Merrill L. Dye of the home and is buried in Masonic Cemetery here. PSH Nov. 26, 1998

Vernon Tinsley Eads, 88, of Pocahontas, passed away in Randolph County Med. Center, Saturday, May 31, 1984. He was born Sept. 6, 1895, near Knobel, a son of the late Elmer Ellsworth ánd Florence (Sams) Eads. His wife, Mrs. Maggie (Smith) Eads preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, E. G. Eads of St. Louis, and Eli and Lonnie Eads, both of Pocahontas; six daughters, Mrs. Alma Nelson and Mrs. Thelma Phillips, also of Pocahontas, Mrs. Cecil Fowler of Jonesboro, Mrs. Barbara Kibby of Bono, Mrs. Furlee Todd of O'kean and Mrs. Betty Kessler of St. James, Mo.; 34 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Wesley Nibert officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were David and Curtis Smith, Gary Kibby, Kevin Todd, Rick Eads and Rodney Phillips. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

John EASTON, Bakersfield, CA. PSH Oct 17, 1974 (from Looking Back - News From the Past, 24 Years Ago, PSH Oct 15, 1998)

Mrs. Violet ECKHARDT, 70, of Fayetteville, NC. PSH Oct 3, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Oct 1, 1998)

Jessie Franklin EDINGTON, 58, St. Louis, PSH Apr 25 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Apr 23, 1998)

MARY FRANCIS ELLINGTON, 75, of Pocahontas, d. Jul 18, 1998; b. April 18, 1923 in Randolph County; dau of late John Franklin and Mary Francis (Land) McGlothin; husband - John Edward Ellington. PSH July 23, 1998

Patsy Joan ELLINGTON, 6-mo. old dau of M/M Bryan Ellington, died in a Newport Hospital Sunday. PSH June 15, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH June 11, 1998)

MRS AMANDA ELIZABETH ENGLAND, WIFE OF W H ENGLAND OF POCAHONTAS DIED ENROUTE TO RANDOLPH COUNTY HOSPITAL JAN 30. SHE WAS BORN IN RANDOLPH COUNTY JAN 2 1894 A DAUGHTER OF THE LATE MIKE AND RACHAEL PREVITT GATES. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE CONDUCTED AT WALNUT GROVE CHURCH 10 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING INTERNMENT WILL BE IN THE CEMT. UNDER DIRECTION OF MCNABBS. BESIDES HER HUSBAND SHE LEAVES 2 SONS, DEMPS OF BUCKNER MO, AND JOHN ENGLAND OF FLINT MICH., 6 DAUGHTERS, IVA MCCLURE, LORENE MASTERSON, AND ADA MARROW OF FLINT MICH., ETHEL GILHAM OF DONIPHAN MO, ANNA JEAN WINELAND OF BUCKNER MO, AND VIDA DOUGHERTY OF SEDALIN MO. 3 GRANDCHILDREN, 10 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. 2 BROTHERS, JESSE GATES OF POCAHONTAS AND JIM GATES OF LEPANTO, ONE SISTER, MARTHA ROWE OF RT. 1 POCAHONTAS. STAR HERALD THURS. FEB 2 1961. .

MRS. HESTER ANN ENGLAND AGED 87 DIED AT HER HOME IN ELM STORE SEPT. 10. SHE IS SURVIVED BY 10 CHILDREN. J N ENGLAND OF ANDERSON MO, MRS. ANNIS STARK, ELM STORE, J T ENGLAND OF GOODNIGHT OK, MRS. MARTHA FARROW OF ELM STORE, MRS. BECKY CASEY OF ELM STORE, W H ENGLAND OF MRYTLE MO, M N ENGLAND OF ELM STORE, MRS. ADELINE TANNER OF REYNO, AND MRS. ETHEL ENGLAND OF ELM STORE, ONE BROTHER, ALBERT HOBBS OF DELMAR. SEPT 27 1934 STAR HERALD. Submitted by Darla Hopper

William Henry Eubank, 74, of Rt. 1 Walnut Ridge, (Fender Community) passed away in Randolph County Hospital, Saturday, May 12, 1978. He was born Mar 3, 1905 in Randolph County, a son of the late Charles and Frances Mae (Henderson) Eubank. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Notra (Vaughn) Eubank of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Patsy Wells of Rockford, Ill.; a brother, Elmer Eubank of Rt. 1, Pocahontas, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Dowdy of Rt. 1, Delaplaine, and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Martin officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Jimmy, Jack and Pete French, Glen Gates, Doris Williams, Theodore and Bill Parten and Charles Eubank. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

James B. EUBANKS, 61, Pocahontas, PSH Dec 20, 1973 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Dec 18, 1997)

Robert D. EUBANKS, 69, of Sand Springs, OK, d. Jan 16, 1998; b. Aug 20, 1928 at Delaplaine; son of late Alvin and Martha Howard Eubanks. PSH Jan 22, 1998

WILLIAM ALVIN EUBANKS, 63-year-old farmer of Delaplaine, died Nov. 29, 1998, there. Born Nov. 5, 1935 in Beech Grove, he was a son of the late Emery Alvin and Sadie Martin Eubanks. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Eubanks. He is buried in Greene County Memorial Gardens near Paragould. PSH Dec. 3, 1998

OWEN RAY (CURLY) EVANS, 85, of Walnut Ridge, died Aug 13, 1998, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born Oct 18, 1912 at Evening Shade, he was a son of the late John and Lavenia Street Evans. He was preceded in death by his first wife Lucille Whaley Evans in 1962. Survived by his wife, Beulah Evans. Interment was in Lawrence Memorial\par Park. PSH Aug 20, 1998.

RECTOR ALVIN (REX) EVANS, 75, of Bokeelia, FL, died Dec. 23, 1998, in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born at Maynard and moved to Bokeelia in 1991 from Rockford, IL. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1941 and served as a flight engineer on B-24 Bombers. He was shot down twice in 26 missions, was captured and taken prisoner by the Germans and held for 9 months. He was highly decorated with a Purple Heart Medal of Honor and the Air Medal, and was a life member of the American Ex POW, VFW and DAV. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Della Evans and is buried in Coral Ridge Cemetery (FL). PSH Dec. 31, 1998

MRS. MARTHA ANN FARROW AGED 72 DIED BURGE HOSP. SPRINGFIELD MO 8pm JUNE 26. FUNERAL SUN. CONDUCTED AT WALNUT GROVE CEMT. UNDER MCNABB FUNERAL HOME. LEAVES 3 SONS WILLIAM OF FLINT MICH., TILLMAN OF ASH GROVE, PORTER OF DALTON, ONE DAUGHTER, MRS. LORENA COMBS OF THAYER MO. THREE SISTER: MRS. BECKIE CASEY OF BIRCH TREE MO, MRS. ADELINE TANNER OF BIGGERS, MRS ETHEL UPSHAW OF ELM STORE. FIVE BROTHERS, ANNIS STARK, TILMAN ENGLAND, WILLIAM H ENGLAND, PORTER ENGLAND ALL OF ELM STORE, AND MARION ENGLAND OF BILLMORE MO. Star Herald. Submitted by Darla Hopper

W L ( KNOWN AS UNCLE LEE) FARROW 73 DIED AT HIS HOME NEAR ELM STORE WED, EVENING JANUARY 24. HE WAS BORN OCT 1 1866. AND WAS UNITED IN MARRIAGE TO MARTHA ANNA ENGLAND ON FEB 17 1895. TO THIS UNION WAS BORN SIX CHILDREN FOUR BOYS, TWO GIRLS, TWO OF WHOM PRECEDED HIM IN DEATH. HE PROFESSED HOPE IN CHRIST AT THE AGE OF TWENTY YEARS, AND HAD BEEN A DEVOTED CHRISTIAN AND A MEMBER OF THE WALNUT GROVE FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH SINCE THAT TIME. FOR YEARS HE HAD BEEN A SINGEING LEADER AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER FUNERAL SERVICES WERE CONDUCTED AT THE WALNUT GROVE CHURCH FRIDAY MORNING AT 11 O'CLOCK BY REV. BILLY ROGERS WITH REV T J DUNKIN OFFERING PRAYER. INTERNMENT WAS IN WALNUT GROVE CEMETERY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MCNABB UNDERTAKING CO. MR. FARROW IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE MARTHA ANN FARROW, THREE SONS, WILLIAM J FARROW OF DALTON, TILLMAN E FARROW OF MNT. VERNON MO, AND MARION PORTER FARROW OF DALTON, A DAUGHTER MRS MARTHA LARONA COMBS OF COUCH MO AND A LARGE NUMBER OF OTHER RELATIVES. STAR HERALD FEB 1 1940. Submitted by Darla Hopper

Mrs. Ella Marie Felkon, 80, of Route 2, Walnut Ridge, died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital there Friday, Dec 29, 1989. She was born Feb 18, 1909, at Brownsville, Tex., a daughter of the late Asroe and Myrtle Parks Rasdon. She was of the Pentecostal belief. Survivors include four daughters, Nova Jewel Steimel of Pocahontas, Belva Slatton and Pauline Letsinger of Walnut Ridge, and Evelyn Durham of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother, Johnny Rasdon of Jeffersonville, Ind.; two sisters, Lillian McDowell of Hoxie and Ada Barnhill of Corpus Christi, Tex.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Three children, George Felkon, Irene Pinkney and Lorene Felkon and three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Dec 31, at Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Smith and Rev. Glen Chadwick officiating. Burial followed in Lawrence Memorial Park with Higginbotham Funeral Service in Charge. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup. Ella's mother, Mytrle Parks, was a sister to my Grandmother Minnie Bell Parks Morgan Snodgrass.

MABEL THARP FRENCH FENDER, 90, of Delaplaine, died Sept. 9, 1998, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born April 8, 1908, near Walnut Ridge, a dau of the late Charles and Orah (Abbott) Tharp. She is buried in Masonic Cemetery. PSH Oct 1, 1998

GERALD D. FERGUSON, 46, of Eureka Springs, d. Aug 6, 1998. Buried in Lawrence (County) Memorial Gardens. He was born March 1, 1952 in Monette, formerly of Walnut Ridge. Preceded in death by his father, Jessie Ferguson. Survived by his mother, Ina Ferguson of Walnut Ridge. PSH Aug 13, 1998

Mrs. Mary Victoria FERGUSON, 88, Corning, PSH Aug 16, 1973 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Aug 28, 1997)

Mrs. Maudie FERGUSON, 81, Pocahontas, from PSH files of Mar 28, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Mar 26, 1998)

Robert Lee FERNIMEN, 65, of Pocahontas. PSH Aug 1, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH July 30, 1998)

Austin FIELDER, 58-year-old farmer of Reyno, was killed Monday afternoon when a truck plowed into a parked tractor on Hwy. 67. It is reported that the tractor was parked near a mailbox and was occupied by Fielder and his 12-year-old son, Carl, when a truck crashed into the machine. Fielder was knocked to the ground and the truck overturned, crushing him. PSH 28 Sep 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH 24 Sep 1998)  Being researched by: Dan Fielder

Faymond Finnie, 59, died at his home near Reyno at 2 a.m., yesterday. PSH Jan 4, 1951 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Dec. 31, 1998)

DONNA MAY FITZGERALD, 60, of Pocahontas, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998. She was a daughter of the late Howard and Pauline (Kincade) Hufstedler. A son, Gary, also preceded her in death. Survivors are four sons, Vance Fitzgerald of California, Jeff Fitzgerald of Florida, Patrick Fitzgerald and Derik Fitzgerald, both of Pocahontas; a sister, Sue Klemann of Texas; two step-sisters, Charlott and Alta; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Cox-Waymon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Cullom and John Gordon officiating. Burial followed in Old Union Cemetery near Birdell. Pallbearers were Patrick, Derik and Vance Fitzgerald, David Hannaford, and Scott and John Gordon. Honorary Pallbearers were Bryan Kirkpatrick, Louis Hannaford, and Melvin Kincade. PSH Oct 8, 1998. Contributed by Bridgette Jansen Cohen

Mrs. Alice Delona Ford, 87 of Rt. 1, Delaplaine, died in the home of Mrs. Bessie Beaver at Maynard Monday, March 31, 1969. She was born in Randolph County, a daughter of the late John and Narcissus (Bryant) Campbell. Her husband John A. Ford, preceded her in death. Mrs. Ford is survived by 1 son, Taid Ford of Rt. 1, (Fender Community), Walnut Ridge; 1 daughter, Mrs. Jessie Black of Pocahontas; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 half-brother, Forrest Campbell of Rt. 1, Dalaplaine. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Maurice Kemp officiating. Interment followed in Ford Cemetery under the direction of McNabb's. Nephews were pallbearers. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Mrs. Mattie Ford, widow of the late Charley Ford of Route 1, died January 6, 1976, in a Hanford, California nursing home. Mrs. Ford was a lifelong resident of Randolph County until she moved to California 25 years ago. She was 93 years of age. She is survived by three children, Tom Ivy, of Marmaduke, Mrs. Ethel Jones and Mrs. Pauline Thomas, both of Corcoran, Calif.; two stepchildren, Mrs. Margie Carter and Roy Ford of Pocahontas; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Corcoran, January 8. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup. Mattie was the mother of Tom Ivy, who married my cousin Quinnie Mae McConnell Ivy.

Robert L. FORRESTER, aged 73, died at his farm home in Reyno Friday. PSH Oct 5, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, Oct 1, 1998)

BRIDGETT LEANN FORTSON, 16, of Delaplaine, was fatally injured in a car-train accident at Delaplaine Nov 5, 1998. Born in an ambulance, during a snowstorm, as her mother was being transported to St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, she was the daughter of Mike and Rosie Fortson, granddaughter of Georgie Hallmark of Newport and Mrs. Bernice Fortson of Delaplaine. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Bill Fortson, and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Pearlie Mae Hallmark. She was buried in Jones Ridge Cemetery, Delaplaine. PSH Nov 12, 1998

Mrs. Lizzie Lee Fossey, 73, of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 1980 in Randolph County Hospital. She was born Aug 13, 1906, in Pocahontas, a daughter of the late Jim and Martha Gates Caradine. Survivors include her husband, Jim S. Fossey of the home; two sons, James Fossey of Chicago, Ill., and Everett Fossey of Cicero, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Owens of San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Wanda McCluskey of Pocahontas; a half-brother, Arvil Rowe of Pocahontas; two half sisters, Mrs. Mildred Hayes and Mrs. Vida Goodrum, both of Pocahontas; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. O. D. Winfrey officiating. Burial followed in Sharum Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were James, Everett, Don and Joe Fossey, Ray Davis and Johnny McCluskey.

Mrs. Edna Lula Foster, resident of 304 East Hazel St., died August 4 1974 at Doctors Hospital in Poplar Bluff. She was born March 30, 1896 in Randolph county and was a member of the Church of Christ. She was 78 years old. Survivors are six sons, Utah Foster of Rockford Il., Basil Foster of Dupo, Il., Hulen Foster of Sterling, Il., Elmo Foster of St. Louis Mo., Cloyes Foster of Paragould. and Lester Ray Foster of Corning, Three daughters, Mrs. Lenora Vinson, Mrs. Mary Richards, and Mrs. Ann Ladd, all of Corning: two sister, Mrs. Millie Means of Corning and Mrs. Ledrone Hurst of Hawthorne Cal., 36 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, August 7, at the corning Church of Christ by Troy Jackson. Burial was in Black Cemetery under direction of Russell Ermert. Submitted by Darla Hopper.

VIRGIE A. FOSTER, 83, of Hammond, IN, a former resident of Pocahontas, died Oct. 30, 1998, at St. Margaret Mercy Hospital, South Campus, Dyer, IN. She was born Nov 9, 1914, in Bakersfield, MO, a dau of the late Andrew and Doshie (Baker) Schiler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Earl Foster and is buried in Randolph Memorial Gardens. PSH Nov. 5, 1998.

Neck Broken in Runaway ... Albertha, October 21, 1924,- One of the most shocking accidents that ever happened in this community occurred, Saturday evening.  While Bob Fowler and his seven year old son were out in the field with their team and wagon, Mr. Fowler got out of the wagon, leaving the boy alone.  The team became frightened and ran away, throwing the boy form the wagon.  The fall broke his neck.  The remains were laid to rest in the Overby cemetery near here, the services being conducted by Eld. A. B. Shaver.  A large number of sorrowing relatives and friends were present.  The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community.  Submitted by Cathy Powell.

Mrs. Ida Belle Fowler, aged 64, of O'kean, passed away in a Walnut Ridge clinic at 3:10 a.m. Monday Morning, February 22, 1960. She was born in Missouri near West Plaines, a daughter of John George and Nancy Ann (Hamilton) Willard, and had been a resident of O'kean for the past several years. Her husband Frank preceded her in death in 1956. Mrs. Fowler was affiliated with the Pentecostal Church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Mae Bolien of Walnut Ridge, and Mrs. Edna Morgan of Pocahontas; four sons, Vernie Judd, Melvin Judd and Herbert Judd, of O'kean and John Joe Fowler of Rt. #1, Pocahontas; three sisters, Mrs. May Speck of Park Hill, OK, Mrs. Maude Boes of Ponely, MO, and Mrs. Matilda Blassick of Chicago, IL. 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Walnut Ridge with Rev. James Bolien as minister. Interment was in Duty Cemetery, under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home. Submitted on behalf of her daughter Edna Judd Morgan by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Johnny Joe "John" Fowler, 70, of Jonesboro, died Friday, Jan 5, 2001, at Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.
Born Nov. 20, 1930 in O'Kean, he was a son of the late Joseph Franklin and Ida Belle (Willard) Fowler. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Cecil Louise (Eads) Fowler of the home; seven sons, Frank Fowler of Strawberry, Greg Fowler of Jonesboro, Johnny Fowler of Rector, Mike Fowler of Colorado, Ronnie Fowler of Hughes, Tim Fowler of Michigan Center, Mich., and Tony Fowler of Cabot; two daughters, Patricia Buck of Woodbridge, Va., and Ann Henley of Sheridan; two sisters, Georgia Mae Bowlin of Jonesboro and Edna Morgan of Des Plaines, Ill.; 21 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Jan. 11 morning in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Sharon Connolly officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Neil and Gary Kibby, Buddy Pennington, Michael Milsap, Michael Todd and Dale Phillips.
Taken from the Pocahontas Star Herald, Pocahontas, AR, Jan 18, 2001
Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup

George FRAILEY 62, died at home on the Maynrd Route Monday. PSH Feb 23, 1950 (taken from In The Long Ago, PSH Feb 19, 1998)

JANE ELLEN FRANCIS, 52, of Walnut Ridge, died Nov. 30, 1998, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. Born Dec. 9, 1945 in Lima, Ohio, she was a dau of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Spaeth of Finley, OH, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Parson of Lima. She is also survived by her husband, Robert Eugene Francis. The body was cremated and burial was in Kirby Tucker Crematory in Mountain Home. PSH Dec. 10, 1998

CARLA GOFF FRAZIER, 42, of Houston, TX, died Friday in Houston. She was born April 25, 1956, in Jacksonville, TX and was preceded in death by her father, Randell Goff on Aug. 26, 1996. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Shirley and Ray Dust of Pocahontas, and her husband, Douglas Craig Frazier of Willis. She is buried in Salem Cemetery. PSH Oct. 15, 1998

Claud B. Frazier, 72, Lansing MI., PSH Dec. 26, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 24, 1998)

Joe FRAZIER, 76, San Francisco, CA. PSH Oct. 10, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, News from the Past - 24 Years Ago, PSH Oct 8, 1998)

Dean French, 52, of Rt. 1, (Fender Community) Walnut Ridge, passed away in the V. A. Hospital at Memphis, Monday, August 23, 1976. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, he was born November 2, 1923, a son of Mrs. Lena (Dean) French and the late J. B. French. He was a veteran of World War 11. In addition to his mother, who resides on Rt. 1, Pocahontas, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Ann (Evans) French of the home; 2 sons, John and Darren French and a daughter, Deborah French, all of the home; 2 brothers, Leo and Jimmy French, both of Rt. 1 (Fender Community)  Walnut Ridge; a sister Mrs. Arah Ford of Rt. 1, Pocahontas. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., last Thursday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Delmar Shirley officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were nephews including Bob, Gary, Dennis and Jack French, Sonny and Jerry Ford, Tony Evans and Mike French. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup. Mr. French was a family friend of Reba's parents.

Gary Dean (Pete) FRENCH, 45, of Pocahontas, d. Jan 15, 1998; b. Mar 15, 1952 in Pocahontas; son of Phyllis A. French of Pocahontas and late Joe Burley French, Jr. PSH Jan 22, 1998

Joe Burley French, Jr., 44, of Rt. 2, Pocahontas, was killed October 25, 1972, when his car failed to negotiate a curve in Bakersfield, MO. A realtor for Brian Cliff Development Co., of Mountain Home, Mr. French had been making mobile home sales in the Chicago area and was enroute to Mountain Home at about 6:15 p.m., when he lost control of his vehicle on a sharp curve within the Bakersfield city limits. His car left the road and overturned several times. Born in Randolph County, August 20, 1928, he was a son of Mrs. Lena (Dean) French of Rt. 1, and the late Joseph Burley French. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Page) French; 2 daughters, Carol and Sharon; 3 sons, Gary D., Bob and Dennis French, all of the home. a sister, Mrs. Arah Ford of Rt. 1, (Fender Community) Walnut Ridge; 3 brothers, Leo French of O'kean, Dean and Jimmy French of Rt. 1 (Fender Community) Walnut Ridge. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday at O'kean Baptist Church with Rev. Grady Linebaugh and Rev. Glenn Lewis officiating. Burial was in Randolph Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Carl and Paul Bennett, J. D. Meredith, Pete Evans, Dallas Rowden, Tom Baker, Bill Morris and Tom Baltz. Submitted by family friend, Reba Morgan Alsup.

Mrs. Lena French, 78, of 908 Dogwood, Pocahontas, widow of Joseph Burley French, passed away at her home here Wednesday, August 24, 1977. She was born August 26, 1898, in Randolph County, a daughter of the late Liberty Monroe and Octavia (Haley) Dean. Survivors include 2 sons, Leo French of O'kean and Jimmy French of Rt. 1 (Fender Community), Walnut Ridge; a daughter, Mrs. (Taid) Arah Ford of Pocahontas; a brother, Abe Dean of Rt. 1 (Fender Community), Walnut Ridge; a sister, Mrs. Clara Skinner of Winchester, IL. 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Delmer Shirley and Rev. Grady Linebaugh officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Memorial Gardens Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Mike, Dennis, Gary, John, Bob, Mark, Darren and Jack French, and Jerry and Sonny Ford. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup. Mrs. French was a family friend of Reba's parents.

Dorothy FRENKEN, 82, of Pocahontas, died Feb 16, 1998 at Rand Co Med Ctr.; b. Nov 14, 1915 at Brockett, dau of late Dr. James Walter & Mary Arleva Ulmer Ryburn & widow of Edward Frenken. Pocahontas Star Herald, February 19, 1998.

Mrs. Edna F. Friar, 85, Lansing, MI, PSH Dec.12, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 10, 1998)

Bruce FRIEND Jr., 44, died Sunday of burns sustained June 19 in an explosion at the Oasis Club. PSH June 27, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, June 25, 1998)

Noel Alexander FRY, age 68, died suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Hughes in Pocahontas, Monday. PSH June 8, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, June 4, 1998)

Homer O. FRYE, 65, Warm Springs, PSH Feb 21, 1975 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Feb 19, 1998)

SANDRA CHARLOTTE FUTCH, 60, of Rector, d. Mar 14, 1998 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. Memorial services held in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home; the body was cremated. PSH MAR 19, 1998.

ELVIS G. GANDY, 79, of Lake City, died Nov. 16, 1998, at the Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. He was born May 22, 1919, in Ridge Station, AR, and lived most of his life in the Jonesboro, AR area. He is buried in Pine Hill Cemetery. PSH Nov. 19, 1998.

Athel Amos Theodore Gates, 68 of Rt. 1, Pocahontas, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 12, 1981. Born Jan 22, 1913 in Lawrence Co., he was a son of the late Jessie and Minnie (Wright) Gates. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora Lea (Patterson) Gates of the home; four sons, J. R. and Gary Gates of Walnut Ridge, and Amos Eugene and Jimmy Gates of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Hawkins of Laurinburg, NC., Mrs. Freda Hawkins of Maynard, and Mrs. Netta Meeks of Pocahontas; a brother, David Gates of Trumann; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Morgan of Pocahontas; 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Junior Jernigan officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Roger Hovis, Gene Meeks, Rick Griffin, David, Darrell and Robert Holloway. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

Rev. Bennie Lloyd GATES, 82, of Pocahontas, died Feb 16, 1998 at home. b. March 14, 1915 at Sharun, son of late Charlie & Zona Henry Gates. A retired Baptist minister. Pocahontas Star Herald, February 19, 1998

Mrs. Cora Lee Gates, 74, of Pocahontas, died in Newport Hospital, Thursday, Oct. 26, 1989. She was born Sept. 26, 1915, in Pocahontas, a daughter of the late Jake and Mary (Giles) Patterson. Her husband, Amos Gates, Sr. preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, Jimmy Ray Gates of Walnut Ridge, Amos and Jimmy Gates of Pocahontas and Gary Gates of Casa Grande, Ariz.; three daughters, Mary Hawkins of Laurinburg, NC., Freda Hawkins of Stillwater, Fla.; and Netta Meeks of Pocahontas; a half-sister, Eurella Burgess of Pocahontas; 22 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with James Coker officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery with McNabb's in charge. Pallbearers were Gene Meeks, Robert and Darrell Holloway, Roger Hovis, Barney Morgan and Dan Burgess. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup.

EDMOND EUGENE GATES, age 64, well known Pocahontas contractor and electrician, died suddenly at his home here Monday. (Mr. Gates died on: Aug. 15, 1955) He was born in Randolph County Jan. 7,1891, a son of the late William and Jessie Pratt Gates, and had always made his home in and near Pocahontas. Funeral services will be conducted at the Church of Christ here at 10 O'clock Friday morning by F.W. Gould. Interment will be in Masonic Cemetery with McNabb Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Gates is survived by his wife, of the home; 1 son Lt. Denzil Gates of the U.S. Air Force, Gary A.F.B., San Marcos, Tx.; 1 daughter Mrs. Johnnie Chester of Memphis, Tn.; 1 sister Mrs. Laura Haney of O'kean. Pocahontas Star Herald.  Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Zella Myrle Gates, 98, of Memphis, Tn. died at St. Francis Hospital there, Monday Jan. 18, 1993. She was born July 10, 1894 at Birdell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice Thompson Hufstedler. Her husband Edmond Gates preceded her in death. She is survived by 1 son Denzil Gates of Oklahoma City, Ok.; 1 daughter Ruby Nell Chester of Memphis ; 2 sisters Ruby Hufstedler of Walnut Ridge and Reo Fielden of Birdell; 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Pyburn Street Church of Christ with Jim Howard officiating. Burial followed in Masonic Cemetery in Pocahontas. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

Miss Sue Gattinger, 32, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Turner. PSH Dec. 23, 1926 (taken from In the Long, Long Ago, PSH Dec. 17, 1998)

Jerome Geisinger, aged about 90, died Dec. 8, at his home in DeSoto, MO. PSH Dec. 23, 1926 (taken from In the Long, Long Ago, PSH Dec. 17, 1998)

A shocking accident occured at Skaggs Ferry on Black river last Sunday afternoon when Walter Bennett and Luther Gentry were both drowned. Mr. Gentry was a farmer living in the Gum Stump settlement and Mr. Bennett, who was his brother-in- law, was living with him and assisting with the crops. The family had gone to the river to spend the afternoon and before starting to return home Mr. Gentry decided to drive his mules into the river and wash them off. He had a rope around the neck of one of the mules to which he was holding. The mule became frightened and in some manner dragged or threw Mr. Gentry into the deep water. He lost his hold on the rope and being unable to swim he called for help. Mr. Bennett rushed into the water with his clothes on and made a heroic effort to save his brother-in-law, but as soon as he succeded in reaching the drowning man the latter caught him in a death grip. Bennett made a desperate effort to reach the bank but missed by only a few feet and both sank to rise no more. As soon as the news reached Pocahontas hundreds of people rushed to the scene and began searching for the bodies. They were found about 3 hours later near where they went down. The body of Mr. Gentry was taken to his home and prepared for burial. His funeral was held Monday afternoon and burial was in the Duty Cemetery near his home. The body of Mr. Bennett was taken to the home of his mother here and his funeral was held in the Masonic Cemetery Tuesday morning, Rev. A. T. Galloway conducting a very impressive service. Mr Gentry was about 34 years of age and leaves a wife and 5 children, besides many other relatives. Mr. Bennett was an unmarried man, 27 years of age and leaves a widowed mother, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Both were good men and their untimely death is regretted by the entire community. Pocahontas Star Herald June 23 ,1923 Note: Walter Bennett was the son of Henry S. Bennett and Sarah J. Pratt Bennett. Luther Gentry was the husband of Birdie Bennett who was the daughter of Henry and Sarah Pratt Bennett. The drowning occured on July 8, 1923. Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

NORMA GERALDINE GENTRY, 63, of Walnut Ridge, died Oct. 10, 1998, at the St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro, of a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 27, 1934 at Walnut Ridge, she was a dau of Phineas and Lurene Holder Smith. She married Bobby Gentry Aug. 8, 1950, who preceded her in death Aug. 26, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her father, Phineas Smith. She was buried in Lawrence Memorial Park under the direction of Bryan Funeral Home of Hoxie. PSH Oct. 15, 1998

Claude Gerrish, 63, Casa Grande, AZ, PSH Jan 2, 1975 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Dec. 31, 1998)

MRS. JANE SLOAN GIBSON, aged 72, widow of George M. Gibson, died at her home in Walnut Ridge June 30 following a heart attack. She was born at Imboden Feb. 6, 1885, a daughter of the late Millard Fillmore and Frances Andrews Sloan and was an accomplished musician. Her late husband, a native of Black Rock, to whom she was married in 1906, was a prominent attorney at Walnut Ridge for many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Funeral services were conducted at the Higginbotham Funeral Chapel in Walnut Ridge at 3 p.m., June 2, by the Rev. J.W. Towle of Chesterfield, MO. Burial was in Lawrence Memorial Park, in Walnut Ridge, with Higginbotham's in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Harry Ponder, Bill Wilson, Emmons Sloan, Lucien Sloan Jr., Russell Sloan and Phil Sloan. She leaves two sons, George _. Gibson, Jr., and Fillmore Sloan Gibson; two sisters, Mrs. Sue Sharum of Walnut Ridge and Mrs. Oscar Mock of Rector; three brothers, Milalrd F. Sloan of Route Two, Pocahontas, Lucien and Fred Sloan of Imboden and four grandchildren. PSH July 11, 1957.

Uncle Jesse R. Gibson, who was well known in Randolph County, Arkansas and Ripley County, Missouri, died at his home in Warm Springs, Ar. July 28, 1927. Mr. Gibson was born Aug.16,1844 in Washington County, Mo. His age at death was 82 years, 11 mo. and 12 days. He was converted to christianity early in life, and united with the Missionary Baptist Church in 1905. He came to Randolph County during the Civil War. He was married twice, the first time to Rudy L. Russell, May 20,1869, who died Mar. 6, 1920. To this union was born 8 children, 5 of whom are living. Two died in infancy. One daughter preceded him in death , Mrs. Minnie Schlachter, who died May 26, 1926. The children living are Mrs. Laura Santhuff of Redford ,Mo., Mrs. C.L. Henson of Warm Springs, Mrs. Myrtle Baker of Ponder, Mo., Mr. J. R. Gibson Jr. of Ponder, Mo and Mr. W.R. Gibson of Stroud, Ok. Besides his children he is survived by 1 own sister Mrs. Fannie Steele of Zybach, Texas, 5 half brothers, 2 of which reside in Garfield Co. Ok. and 3 in Ripley Co., Mo, 2 half sisters in Ok. and 1 in Ripley Co. Mo. He has 30 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren who survive him and 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren who preceded him in death. On Nov.1, 1923 he was married to Mrs. Margaret Hornbuckle, who still survives. Rev. George Kenner of near Brier Creek Postoffice conducted the funeral services. Interment was made in Johnston Chapel Cemetery.  Submitted by Lee & Betty Tucker.

PAULINE PROFFITT GIBSON, 84, of Miami, FL, died Nov. 11, 1998, in Lafayette, AL. She was born Jan 21, 1914, in Maynard, a dau of Ed and Nellie Proffitt. She is survived by her husband, Glen Gibson. PSH Dec. 3, 1998

Mrs. Bertha Agnes GILBERT, 81, Oquanoka, IL, PSH Dec 20, 1973 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Dec 18, 1997)

LYDIA LATANE GILES, 77, of Pocahontas, died Dec. 23, 1998, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center, Jonesboro. She was born Feb. 21, 1921 in Attica, a dau of the late William Edwin and Edna (Mongomery) Crismon. She is survived by her husband Thomas Virgil Giles. She is buriedin Masonic Cemetery. PSH Dec. 31, 1998

Mrs. Celia GILLEAN, 68, died at their home in Delaplaine Tuesday. PSH June 29, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, June 25, 98)

EDGAR HOUSTON GILLEAN, 84, a former resident of Delaplaine, d. March 4, 1998 at Midwest Regional Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. Born Sept 5, 1913 in Delaplaine, he was a son of the late John Houston and Sarah Margaret (Smeltzer) Gillean. Wife - Mildred (Martin) Gillean. Buried in Greene County Memorial Gardens near Paragould. PSH MAR 12, 1998

MILDRED DELANA GILLEAN, 74, of Delaplaine, died Dec. 11, 1998 at Rose Skill Care Nursing Center in Jonesboro. Born July 15, 1924 near Delaplaine, she was a dau of the late Walter Martin and Eva L. (Battenfield) Summers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Houstin Gillean on March 4, 1998. She is buried in Greene County Memorial Garden, Paragould. PSH Dec. 17, 1998

Nancy Ann King Gilliam, 78, of 1215 Edmond, died Friday in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Seventh Day Adventist Church with Elder Milton Reiber officiating, assisted by Reverend J.O. Smith. Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery near Wilburton under the direction of the Agent Funeral Home. Surviving are two sons, Preston and Wilson, both of California ; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Jameson of Shafter, California, Mrs. Ona Hunter of Maynard, Arkansas, Mrs. Patricia ( Qula) Morrison of Muskogee; three brothers, Jim King of Bellville, Illinois, John King of Joplin, Missouri., and Monroe King of Fort Smith, Arkansas; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Green of Van Buren, Arkansas., Mrs. Naomi Weindell and Mrs. Dora Chaffin of Fort Smith, Arkansas., and Mrs. Minnie Rackley of Springfield, Oregon., 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Paul Thurber, E.M. Gilliam, Ira Gilliam, Charles Gilliam, T.A. Gilliam and Carl Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be ; George Martin, J. E. Thurber, E.C. Gilliam and R.J. Whitaker. (Newspaper unknown) 1956. Contributed by Carol Stephens

Rufus C. Gilliam, age 79, former resident of Wilburton, died at his home in Muskogee Sunday, March 4, following a heart attack. Gilliam was born January 3, 1872 near Warm Springs, Arkansas and moved to Oklahoma in year 1900. He settled near Poteau and engaged in farming. He has been a resident of Oklahoma for many years living in or near Sprio, Stigler, Wilburton and Muskogee after leaving the Poteau area. Moving to Wilburton several years ago he operated the Gilliam Service Station, which is presently owned by Johnny Jones. Retiring from business, he moved to Muskogee where he was a resident at the time of death. Funeral services have been scheduled to be held in the Assembly of God Church with Elder W. Wennerberg, pastor of the McAlester Seventh-Day Adventist Church officiating, assisted by Rev. B.W.Morgan, pastor of the Wilburton Assembly of God Church. The time is set for 1 o'clock, Friday afternoon. Interment will be in the Center Point cemetery with Lapp Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ebb Jameson, Wasco, California; one step-daughter, Mrs. Ona Hunter, Maynard, Arkansas ; two sons, Wilson C. Gilliam, of Springfield, Oregon and Sgt. Preston S. Gilliam of Camp LeJune, North Carolina ; one sister, Mrs. Nora Bell Johnson of Ravenden, Arkansas. (Newspaper unknown) 1950. Contributed by Carol Stephens

Robert Lee GIMLIN, 38, killed when hit by a crop duster Friday; b. in RC; Vietnam Vet. PSH June 27, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, June 25, 1998)

RAYMOND TRUEL GIPSON, 83, of Pocahontas, d. July 13, 1998; b. Nov 27, 1914 in Randolph County; son of late William Rufus and Minnie Pearl (Mabrey) Gipson; wife - Geneva Cleo Gipson. PSH July 23, 1998

John Wesley Golden, 49 of Rockford, IL, PSH Dec 5, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, Dec. 3, 1998)

Earl Dwayne GOTTHARDT, 20, Pollard, PSH Aug 16, 1973 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Aug 28, 1997)

NOLA LEADESSIA GRAHAM, 81, of Reyno, died Nov. 10, 1998 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO. Born April 17, 1917, at Maynard, she was a dau of the late Mack and Bernice (Casey) Hambrick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jewel Graham. She is buried in Nelson Cemetery near Reyno. PSH Nov. 19, 1998.

Thelma Jane GRAHAM, 87, of Hillsboro, MO, d. July 21, 1998. She was b. Jan 18, 1911 at Biggers, the daughter of the late W. F. and Maggie (Luter) Deaver. Her husband, George Dewey Graham preceded her in death. Buried in Masonic Cemetery with McNabb Funeral Home officiating. PSH July 30, 1998

Wilton GRAHAM, 79, Pocahontas. PSH 19 SEP 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH 17 Sep 1998)

Almon I. GREEN, 68, Pocahontas. PSH Feb 14, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Feb 12, 1998)

Dolphus Wyatt Green, aged 82, well-known resident of Rt. 1, Warm Springs, died in a Poplar Bluff, MO hospital at 4:30 this morning. PSH Dec. 28, 1950 (taken from In the Long Ago, PSH Dec. 24, 1998)

Mildred GREER, 89, of Supply, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, at Randolph County Medical Center. Born July 21, 1909, at Supply, she was a daughter of the late William Gray and Sally (Boyer) Cockrum. She was a member of Elmont Pentecostal Church. Her husband, C. R. "Remmel" Greer and a son, James C. Greer, also preceded her in death. She is survived by four grandchildren: Debbie Samons, MIllie Todd, James "Jimbo" Greer, all of Maynard;; two step-grandchildren, John Greer of Texas and Dan Greer of MIchigan; three sisters, Bea Bogle of Ohio, Jean HInkle of Florida and Leona Laster of Charleston, Mo.; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 11 a.m., in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Arlin West officiating. Burial will follow in Maynard Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marek Halir, Rob and Olan Samons, Louis Bergman, Carroll Venable and Ben Murdock. Luke Bergman will serve as a honorary pallbearer. Submitted by her niece, Barbara.

Mrs. W. H. Gregory, 81, former resident of Clearview and Attica Communities, PSH Nov. 7, 1974 (taken from Looking Back, 24 Years Ago, PSH Nov. 5, 1998)

Two young women of Ravenden Springs were killed Monday in a car accident. They are Mrs. Clara Jean GRIFFITH, 18, and 13-year-old Susan Gail Sears. PSH 22 Aug 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Aug 20, 1998)

Carol J. GRIM, 62, of Ravenden, b. Mar 2, 1936 in Schenectady, NY, dau of the late Roy Ellis & Bessie Pierce Adsit, m. Gerald A. Grim on June 20, 1964. Lists surviving family. PSH, May 21, 1998

James Washington GRISSOM, 73, of Pocahontas. PSH July 4, 1974 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, July 2, 1998)

Mrs. Ollie Grissom, aged 27, died Tuesday night (1933) at the family home near Shipper following childbirth.  The funeral will be held today and interment will be held in Chesser Cemetery.   She is survived by the husband, James Grissom, and some children.  Submitted by Cathy Powell.

THOMAS EARL GRISSOM, 85, of St. Louis, MO, died Nov. 10, 1998, at Truman Restorative Center in St. Louis. Born Sept. 21, 1913, in Pocahontas, he was a son of Joseph Grissom. He was a WWII veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Grace Manis Grisson of St. Louis. He is buried in Antioch Cemetery. PSH Nov. 19, 1998.

William Delbert Gross, 75, of Rt. 5, Pocahontas, passed away in Randolph County Hospital, Saturday, June 23, 1973. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, he was born June 6, 1898, a son of the late Thomas and Delila Horton Gross. Survivors include 2 sisters, Ida Gross of Rt. 5, Pocahontas, and Mrs. Jessie Collier of Houston, Tex. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the family residence with Rev. Grant Richardson officiating. Burial followed in Gross Cemetery under the direction of McNabb's. Pallbearers were Virgil Daughtetes, Doc Brooks, Bill Rapert, Albert Stubblefield, Darrell Alphin, Hinkle and Liston Simington. Submitted by Reba Morgan Alsup - from a written note found in her mother's things.

Raymond GRUNDY, 61, Biggers, PSH Dec 20, 1973 (taken from Looking Back-24 Years Ago, PSH Dec 18, 1997)

ANNA GUENNEWIG Troy- Funeral Mass for Mrs. Anna M. Guennewig, 73, will be Wednesday morning at 9:30 at St Jerome Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph V. Dineen officiating. Mrs. Guennewid died Saturday at 1:25 a.m. at the Madison County Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Edwardsville, where she had been a patient for two years. Born March 16, 1893 at Pocahontas, Ark., Mrs. Guennewig had resided at 303 Hickory St., for 57 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Junkersfeld Wurtz; her husband, John Guennewig, on Jan. 6, 1962; and a son, Theodore. Suvivors are three brothers, Frank, Ed and Albert Wurtz, all of San Dimas, Calif. The former Miss Wurtz and Mr. Guennewig were married Nov. 22, 1910 at Troy. Mrs. Guennewig was a member of St. Jerome's Church and the Altar Society of Troy, and the Daughters of Isabella at Colinsville. Visitation will be at Edwards Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Interment will be in Friedens Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Art Kettenhoffen, Wayne Reed, Vincent Schroeder, Edgar Woll, Raymond and William Wurtz. The Edwardsville Intelligencer" February 20, 1967 (Illinois). Contributed by Mrs. Guennewig's niece, Peggy Atteberry.

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