USGenWeb Archives - St.Francis Co, Arkansas

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RAGLAND VERLA MRS VOSS 3 16 1921 2 15 2002 FPARK NATIVE
Mrs. Vera Voss Ragland, age 80, of Forrest City, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Ragland was born March 16, 1921, in Forrest City and was the daughter of George S. Voss and Lillie Poe Voss. She made her home in Forrest City all of her life and was a retired librarian from the Forrest City Public Library after 27 years of service. Mrs. Ragland was also an active member of the Cosmos Club, Musical Coterie, Wayside Garden Club and Y.M.W. Club. She was a membr of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church.She married Mervyn C. Ragland in 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1991. Mrs. Ragland is survived by two daughters, Karen Ragland Akers of Orange, Texas and Becky Ragland Evans of West Memphis; two sisters, Avus Vaughn of Fayetteville, N.C. and Lavada Savage of Bonn, Germany; one granddaughter and two great-grandsons.Visitation for Mrs. Ragland will be held Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at 10 a.m., at the Graham Memoria Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lisa Anderson officiating the service. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
RAHMLOW EFFIE JEAN MRS CARSON 2 12 1940 3 6 2004 FPARK
Mrs. Effie Jean Rahmlow, age 64, of Memphis, died Saturday, March 6, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Rahmlow was born Feb. 12, 1940, in Blue Mountain, Miss., the daughter of Edgar Carson and Lettie Akins Carson. She lived in Memphis for most of her life and was a housewife.Mrs. Rahmlow married William K. Rahmlow and he preceded her in death in 1987. She is survived by a son, William B. Rahmlow of Forrest City; one daughter, Chante Phillips of Memphis; a sister, Lila Miller of Memphis and four grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Rahmlow will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery on Wednesday, March 10, 2004.
RAHMLOW HENRY B. JR. 7 14 1937 11 21 2002 FPARK USAF
IMAGE662-Mr. Henry B. Rahmlow Jr., age 65, of Searcy, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at White County Medical Center in Searcy.Mr. Rahmlow, born July 14, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Henry B. Rahmlow Sr. and Julia Eileen Orawsky. Mr. Rahmlow was a retiree from Yale Hoist and lived in Forrest City until moving to Searcy in 1989. He was a veteran of the Air Force and a Catholic by faith. He was also a member of the American Legion.In 1983, Mr. Rahmlow married Lila Wilson Roberson and she survives him along with three daughters, Susan Anderson of Locust Grove, Julia Baker of Indiana and Jamie Goodwin of Searcy; two sons, Herman Wilson of Tumbling Shoals and James Wilson of Searcy, and 10 grandchildren.Graveside funeral services for Mr. Rahmlow will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
RAIFORD DEBBY UNK 7 14 1912 UNKNOWN
7-19-1912 KILLING AT BLACKFISH=Squire W.H.Cook of Lulu, in Blackfish township, came over Tuesday afternoon, having with him a man, Henry Banks, who is charged with the murder of Debby Raiford, new New Hope, in that township Sunday, July 14,1912, a plow coulter being used to perform the deed. From the testimony of the dead woman's husband, and brother, it appears the woman, not of sound mind, and was left alone in the house Sunday afternoon, and that her dead body was found by them on their return to the house shortly after dark. It appears that Banks had been seen going to the house and coming away with Raiford's mule, and that he had told witnesses of some trouble he and another man had, and that he was going to return to his house for a shotgun and return and kill him. Banks was taken into custody and taken to Forrest City for custody.
RAIFORD PHILLIP T. SQUIRE 1841 9 8 1902 MT.VERNON CSA-17TH MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY
ANSWERED THE CALL=One by one the old confederates answer the roll call. Last Monday, Sep.8,1902, when the great Captain called the name of P.T.Raiford, he answered as promptly as of yore, and his spirit passed away to a happier life. Squire Raiford was well known in St.Francis county, and was 61? years of age and came to this county ten years ago from Byhalia, Miss., and had been elected several times as magistrate of Madison township. He was a member of the 17th Mississippi Infantry, and served gallantly throughout the Civil war. As a citizen, the squire was among the best; as a companion none held a closer place among his friends. He was a member of the N.B.Forrest Camp Confederates No.623, and was foremost in furthering the cause of the old soldier. The Squire had been feeble for two years, and had been taken to Memphis for treatment, and despite all the medical community attempted, he passed away at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr.Ike Mallory. He leaves two daughters, Mrs.G.N.Laughinghouse and Mrs.Ike Mallory-and a son in Memphis, to mourn his loss. The remains were interred in the MT.VERNON Tuesday morning under the auspices of the Masonic lodge, Rev.H.W.Dyer of the Methodist church officiating, assisted by Rev.J.J.Cornish of the Episcopal church. When all the ceremonies were completed, his old companions in arms gathered around the grave, while the bugler of the camp played "Taps". Circuit clerk adjourned for the burial of the Squire, and attended the burial. 9-12-1902
RAINBOLT W. W. MARSHALL 10 14 1855 8 29 1904 CITY
Mr.J.W.Rainbolt, of Springfield, Ark., arrived Monday night to attend the funeral of his brother, and returned home the following day. Also a cousin, Mr.Will Adams of Talahatchie attended the funeral. John Williams, Negro Ex-Convict and desparado, shot to death City Marshall W.W.Rainbolt, and Chief Deputy William Murphree on last Saturday about 6:45 o'clock pm., Aug.29,1904. Williams body was riddled with bullets from revolvers of Swan, Rainbolt, and Murphree, also killing him. John Williams had lived on the Louis Pugh place south of town, and Mr.Pugh told him to leave after he had terrorized other negroes with a pistol. He reported the same to Deputy Swan when he came to town Saturday, and he notified the other offficers in town. The story is long and detailed, but essentially they attempted to arrest Williams, and the gun battle ensued. Both Murphree and Rainbolt were buried in the FORREST CITY on Monday under the auspices of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which both were beloved members. Rainbolt was also a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr.Rainbolt was born in Kentucky, and removed to Arkansas with his parents when quite young. He came to Forrest City from Little Rock in 1897 and was married to Miss Rosa E.Lannan, Oct.12,1887, by whom he had three children, Annie, aged 15, James, aged 12, and Ruth, aged two years. Mr.Rainbolt was of the Catholic faith, but there was no priest available. 9-2-1904
RAINES FRANK T. 10 31 1914 2 17 2001 FPARK TSGT-USARMY-WWII
6659-Mr. Frank T. Raines, age 86, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at his home.Mr. Raines was born on Oct. 31, 1914, in Cullman, Ala. He was the son of James Martin Raines and Arizella Keith Raines. Mr. Raines made Forrest City his home most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II, a Baptist and a car dealer.Mr. Raines was married to Helen Frances Rice in 1943 and she survives him along with a daughter, Mickie Poindexter of Forrest City; a brother, James Richard Raines of Memphis; a sister Lucille Hodges, of Forrest City and one grandchild.Funeral services for Mr. Raines will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with the Rev. Joel Meredith officiating. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
RAINEY RICHARD ALLEN 12 28 1946 1 6 2005 BELL NATIVE
Mr. Richard Allen Rainey, age 58, of Palestine, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at his home.Mr. Rainey was born Dec. 28, 1946, in Heth, the son of John Rainey and Lula Rhynes Rainey. He worked in construction and attended the First Pentecostal Church in Forrest City.Mr. Rainey married Lisa Ellenburg in 2001 and she survives him along with two sons, Jacob Rainey and Caleb Rainey both of Palestine; a daughter, Rena' Rainey of Earle; a brother, J.P. Rainey of Palestine; three sisters, Martha Sue Zajac of Arnold, Mo., Mary Hudson and Sally Cooper both of Palestine and three grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Rainey will be held on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at 10 a.m. at BELL in Palestine.
RAINS HAROLD EUGENE 2008 CRAWFORDSVILLE
Harold Eugene Rains, 47, of Crawfordsville, AR passed away September 23, 2008 at his residence in Crawfordsville.Mr. Rains was auto body repair man and was of the Baptist faith.he is survived by his parents, Robert & Alice Rains of Crawfordsville, one son, Christopher Rains of Brighton, TN; two sisters, Contesse Rains of West Memphis, Chelsea Rains of Brighton, TN; two brothers, Robert K. Rains of West Memphis and Kenneth Rains of Cordova, TN and three grandchildren
RAINS NAPOLEON B. 12 15 1937 3 21 2009 MEMORIAL USARMY
Mr. Napoleon B. Rains, age 72, of West Memphis and formally of Forrest City, died Saturday, March 21, 2009. Mr. Rains was born Dec. 15, 1937, the son of Claude Vernon Rains and Frances Ann Pipkin Rains. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Rains is survived by a son, Napoleon Rains Bailey; two daughters, Marnie Rains of Delaware and Michelle Herzog of Maryland; two sisters, Etolia Chapman of West Memphis and Darlene Mansel of Forrest City; two brothers, David Rains and Paul Rains both of Forrest City and two grandchildren. A memorial service for Mr. Rains will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home.Published: 2009-03-24
RAMSEY A. W. UNK 6 27 1903 KENTUCKY
Mr.A.W.Ramsey, Clinton, Ky., brother of Mrs.S.H.Mann, who was with him, died Saturday evening, June 27,1903. She has the kindly sympathy of the entire community. 7-3-1903
RAMSEY BOBBY 11 15 1939 11 14 2006 MARIANNA MEMORIAL PARK NATIVE
Mr. Bobby Ramsey, age 66, of Caldwell, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at his home. Mr. Ramsey was born Nov. 15, 1939 in St. Francis County the son of Bill Ramsey and Ruby Welch Ramsey. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life. In 1959, he married the former Bonnie Essary, and she survives him along with a son, Douglas Shaw of California; two daughters, Deborah Hurst of Horn Lake, Miss and Bobbie Hill of Madison; three brothers, Sonny Ramsey of Junction City, Glen Ramsey of Forrest City and Donald Ramsey of Lexa; a sister, Dorothy Frederick of West Helena; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services for Mr. Ramsey were held graveside Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.Published: 2006-11-20
RAMSEY DONALD EUGENE 11 12 1944 4 8 2006 FPARK
Mr. Donald Eugene "Donnie" Ramsey, age 61, of Forrest City, died Saturday, April 8, 2006, in Calico Rock.Mr. Ramsey was born Nov. 12, 1944, in Walnut Lake and was the son of Claude V. Ramsey and Joy Faye Flynn Ramsey. He lived in St. Francis County for most of his life, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, an employee of Sanyo Manufacturing and a member of the First Baptist Church.Mr. Ramsey married V. Carol Billingsley in 1964 and she survives him along with one son, Colby Ramsey of Marion; two daughters, Alishia Ramsey and LaDon Ramsey both of Forrest City; one brother, Tyrone Ramsey of Batesville; three sisters, Sue Peacock of Haynes, Shirley Evans of Forrest City and Kathy Davis of Caldwell; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Ramsey, in 1997.Visitation for Mr. Ramsey will be held on Monday, April 10, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at the First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. with burial following in Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
RAMSEY JAMES ROBERT 7 3 1926 6 14 2008 HUGHES USNAVY-WWII
Mr. James Robert Ramsey, age 81, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Saturday, June 14, 2008 in Phoenix. He was born July 3, 1926, in Haynes, the son of Clyde and Dicie Jones Ramsey. Mr. Ramsey was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, a Mason and a Shriner. He had a career in sales. Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Ramsey; three daughters, Jimmie Gale Okano of Lake Tahoe, Calif., Gloria Jean Burdick of San Diego, Calif. and Patricia Ellen Staggs of Phoenix; and two brothers, Gene Ramsey of Corpus Christi, Texas and Franklin Ramsey of Memphis. Services will be graveside at Hughes Cemetery on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at 10 a.m. Friends and relatives are invited to visit the online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2008-06-18
RAMSEY JANICE FAYE MRS HOSKYN 12 31 1944 10 22 2004 FPARK
Next to Claude Ramsey-Mrs. Janice Faye Ramsey, age 59, of Stuttgart died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004.Mrs. Ramsey, born Dec. 31, 1944, in Stuttgart, was the daughter of Charles Hoskyn and Jean Duff Hoskyn, was a member of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church where she was a member of the choir and handbells. She was a retired teacher, having taught for 33 years.Mrs. Ramsey is survived by five brothers, John Paul "Jack" Hoskyn of Little Rock, Thomas Charles Hoskyn, Jerry Joe Hoskyn, James Eugene "Jim" Hoskyn and Ronald Lynn "Ronny" Hoskyn, all of Stuttgart; two sisters, Harriette Irene Boyd of Sheridan and Debra Ann Romine of Jacksonville and a host of nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives. Mrs. Ramsey was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Edward Ramsey and a brother, William Robert "Bill" Hoskyn.Visitation for Mrs. Ramsey will be held on Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church. A graveside service and burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery
RAMSEY JOYCE EVELYN MRS BELCHER 2 28 1949 6 8 2008 POSEY
Joyce Evelyn Belcher Ramsey February 28, 1949 - June 08, 2008 Obituary :Joyce Belcher Ramsey, age 59, widow of Buddy Ramsey died on Sunday at her home in Brinkley. A daughter of the late Harry Belcher, Sr. and the late Jewell Yarbrough Belcher, Joyce was born on February 28, 1949. She was a retired secretary for True Temper Sports in Wheatley. Joyce is survived by: Two daughters, Delana Burrow and husband Ronnie of Brinkley Danette Reynolds and husband Ross of Brinkley Two brothers, Harry Belcher, Jr. of Mena Robert Belcher of Gillette Four sisters, Dorothy Powers of Brinkley Linda Parker of Little Rock Ann Young of Little Rock Judy Moses of Scott 6 grandchildren Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday at Posey Cemetery near Wheatley. Visitation with family and friends will 6-8PM, Tuesday at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home of Brinkley
RAMSEY RHONDA ANN KAMPERT 9 2 1969 9 26 2002 BELL
Mrs. Rhonda Ann Ramsey, age 33, of Colt, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002.Mrs. Ramsey was born Sept. 2, 1969, the daughter of Albert Kampert and Willadean Thigpen Kampert. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints of West Memphis.Mrs. Ramsey is survived by her husband, Greg Ramsey; two sons, Scottie Ramsey and Rusty Ramsey; one daughter, Ashley Ramsey; and her parents of Belleveere, Ill.Visitation for Mrs. Ramsey will be held Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services for Mrs. Ramsey will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Dover officiating. Burial will follow at BELL in Palestine under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home
RAMSEY ROBERT LEE 9 2 1923 7 10 2008 CREMATION
Robert Lee Ramsey, age 84, of North Little Rock died on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Mr. Ramsey was born Sept. 2, 1923, the son of John and Maggie Ramsey in Haynes. He is survived by a daughter, Judy Young Cromwell; two sisters, Lois Waid and Esther Moorman, of Texas; two brothers, George Ramsey and Albert Ramsey of the Forrest City area; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Ramsey; three brothers, Johnny Ramsey, Clyde Ramsey and Claude Ramsey and two sisters, Willie McGuire and Alice Hatcher. A MEMORIAL for Mr. Ramsey will be held at a later date. North Little Rock Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of all arrangements. The family requests that donations be made to Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 or Fellowship Bible Church-North, One East 52nd Place, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116. To visit the only guestbook log on to www.nlrfh.com. Published: 2008-07-11
RAMSEY TRUDI B. MRS BILLINGSLEY 12 29 1959 3 12 2009 BELL
Mrs. Trudi B. Ramsey, age 49, of Forrest City died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Ramsey was born, Dec. 29, 1959, in Forrest City and was the daughter of Vernard E. Billingsley and Billie Jean Stockton Billingsley. Mrs. Ramsey was a lifelong resident of Forrest City and Palestine and was a real estate broker. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Ramsey married Charlie Ramsey in 1984 and he survives her along with a daughter, Katie B. Ramsey, of Forrest City; a son, Sawyer T. Ramsey, of Forrest City; her parents; a sister, Dena Clark of Forrest City and a brother, Gary Billingsley, of Forrest City. Visitation for Mrs. Ramsey will be held tonight, Friday, March 13, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Lindauer Road Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery in Palestine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the children's education fund in care of Stevens Funeral Home. Friends and family members are invited to visit the online guest registry at www.stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2009-03-13
RANDOLPH A. UNK 1 26 1905 UNKNOWN
A.Randolph, and old and highly respected colored citzen of this city died at his home yesterday morning, Jan.26,1905, of pneumonia and after exhaustion. He was out of danger, from the disease, but was so exhausted that he could take no nourishment. He was familiar figure in Forrest City, was a carpenter by trade, and a handy man to have in the community. He was quiet, courteous, honest, and industrious, and had many friends who will sorely miss him. 1-27-1905
RANDOLPH ED UNK 8 4 1907 KENTUCKY
8-9-1907 A Sunday Tragedy=James New shoots and instantly kills Ed Randolph on Linden Island. News reached the city Sunday night of a fatal shooting at Linden Island, in which Ed Randolph, a timber man in the employ of Capt.John Young. The story unfolds that they had been enemies for over a year, and New blamed Randolph for breaking up his home, and responsible for the separation from his wife. Coroner Todd determined that Randolph came to his death due to gunshots fired by James New, who was under a warrant of arrest, which was given Constable Joe Myers of Goodwin township. New is still at large. New surrendered on Wednesday following and is now in jail. Randolph's body was prepared by Stevens Bros. and shipped to Princeton, Kentucky for interment at the wish of Randolph's mother. The autopsy showed eleven bullet holes. He was exonerated in Squire F.M.Pipkin's court in the paper of Aug.16,1907.
RANDOLPH FRANK 1854 8 6 1899 CITY
By the Opium Route-Frank Randolph, an German itinerant butcher, age about 45 years, said to be from Richmond, Va., was found dead in his sleeping apartment above rear of the L.R.Grobmyer meat market last Sunday morning, Aug.6,1899. It was known to his employer that he was addicted to the opium habit, and they had noticed Saturday, that he seemed to be taking a little more than usual. Mr.Grobmyer remonstrated with him and elicted a promise that he, Randolph, would not take anymore. The body was found by Mat Grasmick the next morning. The remains were embalmed by Stevens Bros. and held until Tuesday, and then he was interred in the FORREST CITY.-FORREST CITY TIMES 8-11-1899
RANSOM MANNIE BELLE MRS. 9 29 1918 10 9 2004 WOODMAN CEMETERY FCHS-1935
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. -- Mannie Belle Holleman Ransom, 86, of Punta Gorda, formerly of McCrory, died Saturday, Oct. 9,2004 in Punta Gorda. Born at McCrory, she attended school in the Tip community and was a graduate of FORREST CITY High School. She was a member of Patterson First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Bonnie Walters of Punta Gorda and Shirley Jaskulski of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Ransom, and her parents, Vern J. and Berta Long Holleman. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in McCrory, with the Rev. David Pettigrew officiating. Burial will follow in Woodman Cemetery at McCrory. PER SSDI:BELLE H RANSOM 29 Sep 1918 09 Oct 2004 (V) 33950 (Punta Gorda, Charlotte, FL)
RAPHAELSKY M. UNK 1 1896 FCTIMES
WYNNE-MR.M.RAPHAELSKY DIED SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME IN THIS WYNNE, ARK., AT 3:15 AM O'CLOCK OF COMPLICATION OF KIDNEY DISEASE AND PARALYSIS. HE WAS BORN IN BERLIN, GERMANY AND HAS BEEN IN THIS COUNTY ABOUT 30 YEARS. HE IS SURVIVED BY SISTER, MRS.KOPPLE OF NEW YORK, AND TWO NIECES, MRS.KOPPLE OF THIS CITY, AND MRS.MORRIS LESTER OF MARIANNA. HE WAS TAKEN TO ST.LOUIS AND CREMATED. CROSS COUNTY GAZETTE.1-31-1896
RASH EARNEST JAMES 10 8 1931 10 13 2008 EARLE
Earnest James Rash, 77, of Earle, Arkansas passed away October 13, 2008 at his residence in Earle.Mr. Rash was born October 8, 1931 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the late Earnest & Mary Jane ( Edwards) Rash.He was a member of Earle Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Dixie (Enis) Rash of Earle, three daughters, Linda Lacefield of Marion, Brenda Smith of Harrison, AR; Debora Buchanan of Earle; three sons, Randal Rash of Wynne; Earnest Rash of Blackfish Lake, AR; David Rash of Earle; one sister, Anna Turpin of Clarksville, AR; one brother, Freddie Rash of Lawson, Mo; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
RATCHFORD FELITA MISS 2 2 1983 11 8 2008 JERICHO NATIVE
Ms. Felita Ratchford, age 25, of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center. Ms. Ratchford was born Feb. 2, 1983, in Forrest City, the daughter of Frank Ratchford and Loretta Taylor Ratchford. She was an employee of
RATLIFF CORA BELL MRS. 1884 7 9 1906 MADISON
NEUROLOGICAL=Mrs.Cora Bell Ratliff, aged 22, died at Madison on July 9,1906, of congestion, and was interred in the Madison cemetery the following day. The family had recently located there, and we sincerely empathize with them in this awful dispensation of Providence. 7-13-1906
RATLIFF JAMES HOWARD 8 22 1937 10 11 2008 MEMORIAL
James Howard "Dick" Ratliff, age 71, died at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2008 surrounded by his family he loved and who loved him. Mr. Ratliff was born August 22, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee, a son of the late Howard and Irene (Ingram) Ratliff. He wa
RAU N. H. MRS. 1824 3 31 1908 CITY
4-3-1908 DEATH OF MRS.RAU=Mrs.N.H.Rau, mother of Mrs.Berry Fussell and grandmother of Mr.Tommie O'Brien, is dead. A dark and gloomy canopy hangs over the home where she had been loved and so tenderly cared for these many many years. She had been an invalid for 11 or 12 years, and the dark Angel of Death relieved her of her sufferings and the Master called her faithful spirit home Tuesday, Mar.31,1908. She had reached the ripe old age of 83 years, and passed away peacefully without any suffering. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the residence to the FORREST CITY in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives, where Rev.B.L.Wilford of the Methodist church, of which she was faithful member, performed the religious ceremonies. Mrs.Rau came from St.Louis to Wynne about 12 years ago to make her home with her daughter, Mrs.Berry Fussell, and thence to Forrest City. We extend sympathy to the family and friends in their time of loss.
RAUSHER KATHRYN MRS ARCHER 5 8 1909 9 19 2005 FPARK
IMAGE2837-Mrs. Kathryn Warren Rauscher, age 96, of Forrest City, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at Broadway Healthcare.Mrs. Rauscher was born May 8, 1909, in Helena, the daughter of Walter Archer and Jean Scott Archer. She lived in Forrest City all of her life and was employed at the revenue office for 10 years. She was a member of the Musical Coterie and the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.Mrs. Rauscher was preceded in death by her first husband Oliver N. Warren II in 1959 and her second husband, Frank Rauscher in 1964. She is survived by a daughter, Sula Belle Warren Hobbie of Forrest City; a son, Oliver N. Warren III of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Rauscher will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd with Travis Franks officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
RAWLISON JESSE MRS. MAUMUS UNK 12 21 1907 WYLDS
12-27-1907 We regret to learn of the death of Mrs.Jesse (Maumus) Rawlison, which sad event occcurred at her home on Saturday, Dec.21,1907, at New Castle, several miles north of town. The remains were laid to rest in Wylds cemetery Sunday. We offer our condolences to the family and friends.
RAWLISON JOSHUA 1837 6 9 1899 FCTIMES
Joshua Rawlison, of Rawlison, died Friday night, Jun.9,1899 at his home, and was buried at the Mound Place cemetery on 15 mile bayou Saturday. He was about 62 years of age, was the postmaster of the settlement, and was highly esteemed by many friends. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn his demise, four of whom are grown, and two young girls. The sympathy of the community goes out to them in their bereavement.-6-16-1899
RAWLISON MARTHA MRS. UNK 12 22 1904 UNKNOWN
Mrs.Martha Rawlison died on Dec.22,1904, and Mrs.Francis Johnson died Dec.16,1904, at Rawlison. They were mother and sister, respectively, of Mr.O.J.Rawlison, of the place, to whom and other relatives and bereaved ones. The Times extends its sincere and heartfelt sympathy. 12-30-1904
RAWLS WILLIAM 8 12 1935 11 9 2006 MEMORIAL USAF-RETIRED
Mr. William "Bob" Rawls, age 71, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006, at his home. Mr. Rawls was born Aug. 12, 1935, in Crossett, the son of William Fort Rawls and Ella Avon Farrar Rawls. He was retired from the United States Air Force and was a Gideon, a deacon, a Sunday school teacher and member of the Ridgewood/Second Baptist Church. Mr. Rawls married Shelby Jean Davis in 1959 and she survives him along with a daughter, Sheryl Rawls Marrow of Forrest City; son, Robert Scott Rawls of Russellville; two brothers, John Walter Rawls of Shreveport, La. and Frank Rawls of Crossett; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Rawls in 1964. Visitation for Mr. Rawls will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Brad Justice and Bro. Ken Siler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Ridgewood/Second Baptist Church. Published: 2006-11-10
RAYMOND ELOISE W. MRS WILSON 10 1 1913 3 9 1973 FPARK
03/07/1973 Eloise Raymond Mrs. Eloise W. Raymond, 59, of 605 N. Rosser died this morning at Forrest Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Tuesday. She was born October 1, 1913, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mr.s James M. Wilson. Mrs. Raymond was a housewife and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, William "Bill" Raymond; two stepsons, Charles L. Raymond of Newport and Billy Joe Raymond of Arizona; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Norma Olsen of Newport and Mrs. Geraldine Campbell of North Little Rock; one brother, Meredith Wilson of Forrest City; one sister, Mrs. Ed Bannon of Forrest City; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Floyd Cowan and Rev. Milton Wilson. Burial will follow in the Forrest Park Cemetery.
REARDON MARY JO MRS. WEEKS 3 20 1942 2 21 2006 BARNISHAW
Ms. Mary Jo Rearden, age 63, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at her home.Ms. Rearden was born March 20, 1942, the daughter of Albert Weeks and Reba Lancaster Weeks. She was a Baptist.Ms. Rearden is survived by four sisters, Johnnie Graishe of California, Nona Cockrill of Laurel, Miss., and Barbara K. Dye and Linda Littlejohn both of Forrest City. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Rearden; one brother, Marvin Weeks; and one sister, Aljean Crook.Funeral services for Mrs. Rearden will be held graveside on Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Barnishaw Cemetery in Colt with Bro. Andy Price officiating. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
REDDELL DONNA L. MRS. TUCKER 2 19 1960 10 6 2006 HUGHES
Mrs. Donna Tucker Reddell, age 46, of Sarah, Miss., died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at the North Oak Regional Medical Center in Senatobia, Miss. Mrs. Reddell, was the daughter of Waymon Tucker and Grenada King Tucker. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Reddell, of the home; her father of Forrest City; three sons, Larry Grimes of Pleasant Plains, Eugene Reddell Jr. and Brian Reddell, both of the home; two daughters, Christina Reddell and Tabatha Reddell, both of the home; one brother, David Tucker of Forrest City and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother. Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Reddell were held on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Hughes Cemetery with Bro. William Witcher officiating. Morgan Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2006-10-09-
REED ANDREW UNK 7 5 1912 MADISON OR FPARK
4-5-1912 Execution set on June 21,1912 of Andrew Reed, convicted of killing his wife Mollie Reed on June 12,1911, by Governor Donaghey.6-21-1912 Hanging set for July 5,1912 by Gov.Donaghey.
REED ATTA MAY MISS 12 1905 8 6 1906 CITY
Atta May Reed, aged nine months, died at Quigley, Monday, Aug.6,1906, and the precious remains were brought here and interred in the FORREST CITY. They were accompanied by the family and friends, to whom we extend sincere sympathy. 8-10-1906
REED ISAAC UNK 3 15 1909 FCTIMES
3-19-1909 A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
REED ISAAC MRS. UNK 3 15 1909 FCTIMES
3-19-1909 A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
REED MOLLIE MRS. 1 17 1875 6 12 1911 MADISON
6-16-1911 DEATH=COWARDLY MURDER=Monday morning, Jun.12,1911, about 7 o'clock, Andy Reed brutally murdered his wife, at Madison, four miles from this city. We learn from Deputy J.T.Johnson the following particulars: Reed and his wife had separated, on account of his conduct with his step daughter. Sunday, he sent word to his wife to come and get her clothes, when she arrived, Reed emptied a shotgun into her body, not contented with this, he fired two rounds from a rifle, and fiendishly finished with a revolver, killing her instantly. He was under the influence of whisky, and gave himself up to Mr.M.O.Ballard. 12-8-1911 The jury found
REED RAYMOND UNK 3 15 1909 FCTIMES
3-19-1909-A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
REED RUSSELL UNK 3 15 1909 FCTIMES
3-19-1909-A tornado almost completey destroyed Brinkley Monday night, the estimate is about 35 people dead, and property loss about $1,000,000. Among the dead:PORTLY H.FOOTE/CHARLES FRANTZ/HARRY STOVALL-AGE 17J.L.STARRETT/MRS.ETHEL PHILLIPS/A.M.HOOD/MRS.BELLE BRADEN/ISAAC REED/RUSSELL REED/RAYMOND REED/MRS.ISAAC REED/
REED THOMAS M. 1877 9 15 1912 HUGHES
9-20-1912 Mr.T.M.Reed, of Colt, died Sunday, Sep.15,1912, of malarial hematuria, and was buried in the Hughes cemetery Monday, Rev.McKelvey offficiating. Mrs.Reed died about a month ago. They leave four small children, aged two, five, twelve, and sixteen years. They and other relatives have our kindly sympathy.
REED THOMAS M. MRS UNK 8 1912 HUGHES
9-20-1912 Mr.T.M.Reed, of Colt, died Sunday, Sep.15,1912, of malarial hematuria, and was buried in the Hughes cemetery Monday, Rev.McKelvey offficiating. Mrs.Reed died about a month ago. They leave four small children, aged two, five, twelve, and sixteen years. They and other relatives have our kindly sympathy.
REEVES DAVONA MRS. WILLIAMS UNK 1 8 2007 OAKLAWN
Mrs. DaVona Reeves, of Forrest City, died Monday, January 8, suddenly and unexpectedly at the Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Reeves was born in Brinkley and was the daughter of Norman Williams and Alma McClendon Williams. She lived in Brinkley, New Salem and moved to Forrest City twp years ago. She was a fitness trainer and attended Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Reeves married Jerry Reeves in 1964 and he survives her along with one daughter and son-in-law, Angie Davis and Brent, of McCrory; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff Reeves and Karla, of McCrory; three brothers, Larry Williams of Louisiana, Ray Williams of Dallas and Joe Williams of McCrory; four sisters, Eunice Overcash of Knoxville, Tenn., Dianne Sharp of Virginia, Joyce Burress of Dallas and Cyndi Doepel of Brinkley; four grandchildren, Brentnee McKnight, Baylee Reeves, Brenan Davis and Coltan Davis. She wasa preceded in death by a son, David Andrew Reeves, in 1969. Services for Mrs. Reeves will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery in Brinkley. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are to be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601-1656 or the American Cancer Society, 1100 Ireland Way, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35205.Published: 2007-01-08 NO SSDI
REEVES JESSIE LEON REV. 9 18 1919 12 26 1999 SALEM NATIVE VET-WWII
Rev. Jessie Leon Reeves, age 80, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He was born Sept. 18, 1919, in Moro, and was the son of Jessie Reeves and Beulah Woods Reeves. He lived in St. Francis County most all of his life, was a retired minister, a veteran of WWII and was a member of the Beck Spur Baptist Church. He married Bessie Salmons in 1948, and she survives him along with one son, Ronnie Reeves of Forrest City; one daughter, Mary Pamela Graves of Parkin; two brothers, Clarence Reeves of Palestine and Bert Reeves of Colt; four sisters, Florence Nickles of Forrest City, Inez Allison of Conway, Louise Massey of Louisiana and Audrey Hooker of Mississippi; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
REEVES SYLVIA ELISE MRS. MITCHELL 2 14 1955 2 13 2007 Salem
Mrs. Sylvia Elise Reeves, age 51, of Palestine, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at her home in Palestine. Her death came sudden and unexpected. Mrs. Reeves was born Feb. 14, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the daughter of James O. Mitchell and Evelyn Wilson Mitchell. She was the owner of Reeves Construction and co-owner of Digital Memories of Arkansas. She was a member of the Lee County Chamber of Commerce and the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Reeves married Rodger Wayne Reeves in 1971, and he preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by one daughter, Ms. Lisa Reeves of Palestine; one son, Mr. Travis Reeves of Palestine; two brothers, Mr. Hollis Mitchell of Haynes and Mr. Terry Mitchell of Little Rock; one sister, Mrs. Brinda Hopkins of Little Rock and two grandchildren, Dillon Reeves and Peyton Reeves. Services for Mrs. Reeves will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2006, with burial in Salem Cemetyer. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Paid obituary. Published: 2007-02-19
REEVES VURLON 7 30 1929 3 18 2008 BELL
Mr. Vurlon Reeves, age 78, of Palestine, died Tuesday at the Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis. He had been in the hospital for the past six weeks. Mr. Reeves was born July 30, 1929, in Lee County, and was the son of General Reeves and Liza McComb Reeves and step-mother, Georgie Green Reeves. He lived in Palestine most all of his life, was a carpenter, and was Baptist and a Christian. Mr. Reeves married Linda Swiney in 1952, and she survives him along with one son, Rickey Reeves and wife, Vicki, of Palestine, two daughters; Jo Ann Reeves of Palestine, and Kathy Jefferson and husband, John, of Clarksville, Tennessee, two brothers, Stanley Reeves of Hot Springs, and Russell Reeves of Memphis, one sister, Joyce Brimhall of Memphis, four grandchildren; Clint, Jennifer, Trent, and Nikki, and two great-grandchildren; Hannah and Braden. He had one son, Vernon Reeves, and one sister, Kathleen Gunter, who both preceded him in death. Services for Mr. Reeves will be held Graveside, 11:00 A.M., Friday at the Bell Cemetery in Palestine. Visitation will be Thursday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry. Paid obituary.Published: 2008-03-20
REEVES WILLIE JR. 5 6 1927 1 22 2001 SALEM NATIVE
Mr. Willie Reeves Jr., age 73, of Palestine, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, in Palestine. Mr. Reeves was born on May 6, 1927 in Palestine. He was the son of Willie Reeves Sr., and Mable Jordan. Mr. Reeves was a veteran, a grocery store owner and a member of the Church of God. Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, Tommie Jackson Reeves of Brinkley; his mother, Mable Wilson of Conway; three daughters, Teresa Barnhill of Sheridan, Betty Wheeler and Brenda Self, both of Moro; a son, Roger Reeves of Palestine; two sisters, Pat Montgomery of Conway and Mary Jinks of Houston, Texas; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation service for Mr. Reeves will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Roller-Citizens Chapel, in Marianna. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at 10 a.m., at Roller-Citizens Chapel, with the Rev. Gene Craig officiating the service. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery in Salem. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is in charge of the>> arrangements.
REGARD? MRS. UNK 4 7 1905 UNKNOWN
Mrs.Regard, of Griffithville, sister of Mrs.J.T.Dement of this city, died Friday, Apr.7,1905. She is survived by a bereaved husband and three children, aged about 4, 6 and 10. The precious remains were interred Saturday. Mrs.Dement returned in time to be in the Iron Mountain train wreck at Colt. Later, news reached Mr.Dement, that his brother in law, Mr.A.M.Burton of Marianna, father of Miss Bessie Burton, who is so well known and greatly loved by a large circle of friends here, was dead on Saturday, Apr.8,1905. He was buried on Sunday, and Mr.Dement attended the funeral. 4-14-1905
REMLEY MILTON POWELL 1 15 1920 6 20 2001 MARVELL USAF-WWII/KOREA
Mr. Milton Powell Remley, age 81, of Newport, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, in Newport. Mr. Remley, born Jan. 15, 1920, in Marvell, was the son of E.P. and Ruth Remley. Mr. Remley, formerly of Helena, was a graduate of Marvell High School and was a self employed electrician. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Newport, where he was a member of the Methodist Men and Methodist Administration Board. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in World War II, the Korean War and the Middle East. He was a member and past commander of the Legionnaires and the D.A.V. and he was also a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He served as a Boy Scout leader for over 30 years and was a volunteer fireman. In 1945 Mr. Remley married Lorraine Bresee and she survives him along with a son, Joseph Remley of White Bear Lake, Minn.; two daughters, Helen Bullard of Newport and Michelle Boyles of Indianola, Miss.; a brother, James Remley of Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Helen Stephens of Forrest City; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, E.P. Remley, Darrow Remley, Eugene Remley and Joseph Remley and a sister, Norma Remley. There will be a visitation service, for Mr. Remley, Thursday, June 21, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Remley will be held Friday, June 22, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church at Newport with Rev. Larry Martineau and Rev. Roger Glover officiating. Burial will take place Friday June 22, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Marvell Cemetery in Marvell under the direction of Jackson Funeral Home Inc. in Newport.
RENFRO AGNES MRS. GUNTER 4 17 1913 10 24 2004 FPARK NATIVE
6604-Mrs. Agnes Renfro, age 91, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mrs. Renfro was born April 17, 1913, in Moro, the daughter of Andrew Gunter and Helen Ora Young Gunter. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was a retired nurse. She was also a member of the Oak Hill Church of God.In 1933, Mrs. Renfro married Homer Renfro and he preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by a son, Homer Renfro of Tucson, Ariz.; seven daughters, Lillian St. George and Norma Bayer, both of California, Lou Jackson and Helen Bartlett, both of Forrest City, Joyce Fair of Heber Springs, Naomi Criss of Caldwell and Martha Earl of Colt; 36 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Renfro was also preceded in death by two daughters, Doris Renfro and Lois Brown.Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.-A Loving Mother-Next to Homer Renfro
RENIGAR DORRISS ELAINE MRS BASER 11 30 1946 9 29 2005 FPARK NATIVE
IMAGE3456-Mrs. Doriss Elaine Stokes Renigar, age 58, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Renigar was born Nov. 30, 1946, in Forrest City, the daughter of Milton Baser Sr. and Lucille Baser. She lived in Forrest City all of her life, was a florist designer and a member of the Oak Hill Church of God.Mrs. Renigar married Lloyd Calvin Renigar in 1965 and he survives her along with a son, Lloyd Anthony Renigar of Forrest City; one daughter, Kathy Renigar Thomas of Wynne; three sisters, Darlene "Tita" Hanes of Cordova, Mardi Kinney of Marion and Martha Smith of Earle; one brother, Milton "Bubba" Baser of West Memphis; and three grandchildren, Lindsey Renigar and Tyler Renigar both of Forrest City and Andrea Thomas of Wynne.Visitation for Mrs. Renigar will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at the Oak Hill Church of God at 2 p.m. with Rev. William Witcher officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
RETTER RUBY MRS. BLEDSOE 7 3 1920 11 12 2007 FPARK
Mrs. Ruby Bledsoe Retter, age 87, of Hot Springs and formerly of Brickeys, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Hot Springs. Mrs. Retter was born July 3, 1920, in Haynes, the daughter of Luther Bledsoe and Robbie Bledsoe. She was a Catholic. Mrs. Retter is survived by a brother, Luther Bledsoe of Forrest City and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Retter and three sisters Mabel Tatum, Gerry Wims and Jane Swan. Visitation for Mrs. Retter will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside at Forrest Park Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Arkansas Hospice, 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, AR 72204. Published: 2007-11-13
REYNOLDS DANIEL H. GENERAL 12 14 1832 3 14 1902 UNKNOWN GENERAL-CSA
3-21-1902 Gen.Daniel H.Reynolds, pioneer citizen of Desha County, passes away. He was one of the oldest and best known citizens of the state, and died at his home in Lake Village on the 14th. Gen.Daniel H.Reynolds settled in Chicot county in 1858. He was born near Centerburg, in Knox County, Ohio on Dec.14, 1832. On the breaking out of the war he raised a company of cavalry and at once enlisted. By the end of the war he had risen to be Brigadier General. He was wounded at the battle of Bentonville, March 19, 1865, losing his leg. At the close of the war, he resumed the practice of law at Chicot county, and for many years was head of the bar of that county.
REYNOLDS MAUDIE LOUISE MRS. BALDWIN 8 26 1912 6 9 2008 CLEBURNE
Mrs. Maudie Louise Reynolds 95 of Quitman went to be with the Lord Monday June 9, 2008. She was born August 26, 1912 in Coldwater, Miss. to the late Louis Davis Baldwin and Laura Belle Biddy Baldwin. She was a home maker, the widow of Nathan Reynolds Sr. and a member of the United Pentecostal Church. She was a loving wife, mother, home maker, industrious saint and grandmama to many. A born again Christian and true virtuous woman who leaves the legacy of truth in doctrine and godly standards to all the family that has surrounded her throughout the years. Her husband and children certainly rise up and call her blessed among all women. She was the rock they leaned on and clung to in good times as well as bad. She will be sorely missed, but our loss is truly heaven's gain. She was everything to us and we all loved her dearly. More precious than gold. There will never be another like her. She is survived by four daughters, Mattie Ruth Jayroe and her husband Cecil of Forrest City, Mary Lou Martin of Quitman, Joan Thomas and husband George of Wynne, Ragenia Martin and husband Larry of Quitman, three sons, Tim Reynolds and wife Judy of Marshall, Tony Reynolds and wife Carol of Russellville and Terry Reynolds and wife Delinda of Quitman, two daughters-in-law Darlene Reynolds of Rochelle, IL and Eunice Reynolds of Quitman, one sister Mary Epps of Parkin, thirty grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, eight step great-grandchildren and one step great-great-grandson a total of 110 descendants. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Dorothy Jean Mallory and Helen Lucille Reynolds, two sons, Louis Davis Reynolds and Nathan Reynolds Jr. and three stillborn infants. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday June 12, 2008 at Conway United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Stan Reynolds, Rev. Larry Pearce, Rev. Aubrey Jayroe and Rev. Clifton O'Bryan officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cleburne Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Pentecostals of Russellville, PO Box 1295, Russellville, AR 72811. Published: 2008-06-10
REYNOLDS ROGER R. 12 18 1920 11 30 2008 FPARK USNAVY-WWII
Mr. Roger R. Reynolds, age 87, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Reynolds was born Dec. 18, 1920, in Hawthorne, N.Y., the son of Robert E. Reynolds and Helen DeForest Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was a graduate of New York University, the Midshipman School at Columbia University and the Naval Academy at Annapolis. After Annapolis, Mr. Reynolds was assigned to a destroyer in the Pacific Fleet as a Communications Officer. He worked for Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company, a career that took him to New York City, Boston, Houston and Forrest City where he was marketing manager for Yale Hoists for the United States and Canada. Mr. Reynolds was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Forrest City for 36 years and served on the Forrest City Water Board. He was also a member of the Hammons Foundation which provides college scholarships for area young people. Mr. Reynolds married Muriel A. Hamilton in 1946 and she survives him along with a son, Rick Reynolds of Cordova, Tenn.; a daughter, Marilyn Fields of Pryor, Okla.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Reynolds will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church on North Rosser Street. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at www.stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2008-12-02
RHODENIZER LOIS G. MRS. GANN 1 7 1917 12 10 2004 FPARK
Mrs. Lois G. Rhodenizer, age 87, of Forrest City, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.Mrs. Rhodenizer was born Jan. 7, 1917, in Wynne, the daughter of John H. Gann and Etta Dunn Gann. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was a retired manager at Reltoc and was a member of the Forrest Hills United Methodist Church.Mrs. Rhodenizer married John E. Rhodenizer in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by a daughter, Etta Kay Tedlock of Chelsea, Okla.; a brother, Bill Couch of Little Rock; a sister, Leota Lewis of Wynne; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son John G. "Bubba" Rhodenizer in 1999.Visitation for Mrs. Rhodenizer will be held on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held graveside on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Forrest Park Cemetery with Rev. James Wainscott officiating.
RHODES SHERRY ANN MRS GALLOWAY 7 10 1952 12 5 2008 RISING SUN NATIVE
Mrs. Sherry Ann Galloway Rhodes, age 56, of Forrest City, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mrs. Rhodes was born July 10, 1952, in Hughes, Arkansas. The daughter of Equilla Simmons and the late Robert Galloway Sr. She was also the granddaughter of Hattie Rogers of Pomona, California. Mrs. Rhodes married Ladell Hull in 1972 then later married Joe Rhodes Sr. She was a member of Rising Sun Baptist Church and employed by Bonanza Restaurant. She is survived by a son, Daryl Bernard Hull of Forrest City and two daughters, Cynthia (Gary) Sims and Allison (Roosevelt) Rogers of Jonesboro, Arkansas. She is also survived by five sisters, Jacquelyn Holmes, Linda Humphrey, Kimberly Galloway, Kathleen (Theodis) Goodwin, all of Forrest City and Pamela (Tony) Johnson of Lafayette, Indiana; three brothers, Michael (Sharon) Miller, Shawn Galloway, both of Forrest City and Robert (Sandy) Galloway Jr. of Lafayette, Indiana; eight grandchildren and one special grandson, Christopher Hull, whom she raised. Visitation for Mrs. Rhodes will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 12:00 to 5:00 at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral service will be held on Friday December 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Rising Sun Baptist Church. Paid obituary.Published: 2008-12-10
RICE HAROLD REV. 6 3 1921 8 28 1999 MEMORIAL
Rev. Harold Rice, age 78, of Wrightsville, Ga., died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Greenup Co., Kentucky, and was the son of the late John and Willia Heaberlin Rice. He was a minister at First Christian Church in Wrightsville for over 25 years and was an accomplished musician of many instruments. He is survived by his wife, Majel Rice of Wrightsville, Ga.; two sons, Gary Rice of Lake Well, Fla. and Mitch Rice of Dundee, Fla.; two brothers, John Rice of Dallas, Texas and Paul Rice of Cincinnati, Ohio; six sisters, Verna Melvin of Wortkind, Ken., Ann Ingram of Greenville, Tenn., Ester Ferguson and Dottie Duncan, both of Ashland, Ken., Gwen Clark of Miamiburg, Ohio and Brit Bridges of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; and four grandchildren. MEMORIALs were held Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at First Christian Church with Rev. James Hutto officiating with Richard & Joyce Stanley Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of arrangements.
RICE INEZ MRS CAFFEY 11 25 1930 2 17 2009 FPARK
Mrs. Inez Hampton Rice, age 78, of West Memphis and formerly of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Mrs. Rice was born Nov. 25, 1930, in Eupora, Miss., the daughter of Samuel Patrick Caffey and Lillian Easley Kirk Caffey. She was retired from Planters Compress of West Memphis and a member of the Madison Methodist Church. Mrs. Rice married James C. Rice in 1988 and he preceded her in death in 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Campbell of Bartlett, Tenn. and Chris Sullivan of West Memphis; two step-daughters, Lynn Grommet and Mary Lou Vaccaro, both of Forrest City; one sister, Clara Dotson of Winona, Miss.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Rice will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at www.stevensfuneralhome.net.Published: 2009-02-19
RICE JAMES C. 9 29 1928 9 16 2008 FPARK
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:00 PM-Stevens Funeral Home-220 North Washington-P.O. Box 627 Forrest City, AR 72335 -Mr. James C. Rice age 79, of Forrest City, Arkansas died Monday, September 15, 2008 at his home. Mr. Rice was born September 29, 1928 in Gilmore, Arkansas. He was the son of Reed M. Rice and Addie Lou Franks Rice. Mr. Rice was a farmer, ginner and member of the Madison Methodist Church. He was president of the Widener Gin, member of the Farm Bureau for 40 years and was a past president. Mr. Rice was on the ASC Committee, Hughes Grain Corporation and the Planters++ Compress Board. Mr. Rice married Inez Caffey in 1988. She survives him along two daughters, Lynn Grommet and Mary Lou Vaccaro both of Forrest City; two stepdaughters, Karen Campbell of Bartlett, Tennessee and Chris Sullivan of West Memphis; a sister, Ruby J. Cook of Forrest City; one brother, W. D. Rice of Royal, Arkansas. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Tuesday at the funeral home. The family request memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
RICHARDS JAMES EVANS CAPT. 1833 7 28 1911 RUSSELLVILLE CAPTAIN-CSA-Co.B-2ND ARKANSAS REGIMENT
8-4-1911 DEATH=DEATH OF J.E.RICHARDS=Arkansas Gazette, Saturday July 29,1911=Capt.James Evans Richards, 78 years old, died at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon, July 28,1911, at the home of his son, William D.Richards, 2328 Izard Street. He was born in Alabama and is survived by two sons, William D. and W.H. Richards, and one daughter, Mrs.J.R.Lancaster of Siloam Springs, Ark.. He was a member of the Knights and Ladies of Honor of Russellville and of the Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held at the residence of W.D.Richards Sunday afternoon. Captain Richards was a member of the Second Arkansas Regiment, Company B., During the Civil War and was mustered in at Helena. under D.C.Govan, Hindman's Legion, Army of Tennessee of Confederacy. He fought in the battles of Murfreesboro, Lookout Mountain, Shiloh and several others. He was wounded in the battle of Franklin, Tenn. He was promoted from Second Lieutenant to Captain after the battle of Shiloh and remained a Captain in the Second Regiment until the end of the war. He was captured at Bardstown, Ky., and remained a prisoner for several months, after which he was discharged at Fort Chase. Capt.Richards was for some time a resident of St.Francis County having come here in his manhood, and where he married Miss Eliza Jones of this city, residing first in the L'anguille river country west of the city. Later he purchased a farm about eight miles south of town, and resided there until the eighties when his wife died, he disposed of the place and went to Russellville, Ark., where he married his second wife, a Miss McClure, who also preceded him to the grave. Since that time he has been spending part of his time in Little Rock, with his sons, part in Siloam Springs, and some time in this city and county, where it was his habit to spend a part of every fall in hunting and camping expeditions, being a great fox hunter, and very fond of sport. He was well known here and universally loved and esteemed. He was an uncle by marriage to Mrs.A.E.Matthews, Mr.John I.Jones, Mrs.A.A.French and Lawrence Jones, and to these and the other bereaved relatives and friends we offer our sympathy.
RICHARDSON EMMA JEAN MRS. 1941 5 31 2007 WARREN
WYNNE -- Emma Jean Richardson, 66, of WYNNE died Friday at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Survivors include her daughters, Zoreda Richardson of Little Rock, Tammy Hawkins of WYNNE and Barbara Brooks of Atlanta; sisters, Pauline Allen and Betty Jean Richardson, both of WYNNE; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Church of God in Forrest City with Elder James Jennings officiating. Burial is in Warren Cemetery at Vanndale. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Woodard Funeral Service Chapel in WYNNE. JUN 6,2007
RICHARDSON JAMES A. 9 11 1881 10 28 1912 HUGHES
SON OF H.S.&MARY RICHARDSON-The Forrest City Times, Nov. 8, 1912. DEATH OF JAMES A RICHARDSON. Let us now pause in our rapid flight across the vista of time, and pay triute to him who lived among us, and who was our friend and neightbor. "Jim" Richardson was born in Franklin county, Alabama, September 11, 1881, and died October 28, 1912. He came with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Richardson, to St. Francis county, in the year 1895. Thus it will be seen that he was but a mere child when he crossed the great fathers of waters and joined destinies with Arkansas and her people. A father and mother, three sisters and one brother, a host of dear relatives and friends are left behind to mourn their loss and cherish his memory. It was our pleasure to know this boy for 17 years. We have watched him climb life's ladder rung by rung, and to say that his life, as far as it went, was a success, would be but to tell the plain unvarnished truth. A sturdy, industrious, hard-working, home-loving boy; a devoted son, affectionate brother and a faithful friend. What a record to leave behind us; what more could one desire?, and to crown it all, his dying hours were trimphantly happy. And his sun thought in its noon-tide zenith, sank slowly and peacefully amid the splendors of an eternal dawn. We knew him in life, we watched beside him in death. He lived a noble life, he died a triumphant death. Jim Richarson's place can never be filled. Time may soften but can never erase his memory. Weep not, dear parents; sorrow not, dear sisters, for in that sweet bye and bye you can live with Jim over on that other shore. Let us emulate his many noble virtures and chreish his memory, let us live as he lived, and we will make this a purer, fairer, sweeter and better world in which to live. Good bye Jim, we will meet you, we will greet you, over on that other shore. C. T. Moore- Brenda Huntley Added: 3/24/2007
RICHARDSON JANE MRS. 9 28 1923 1 14 2001 CRITTENDON MEMORIAL
Mrs. Jane Richardson, age 77, of Earle, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, at Johnson Hobson Health Care, in Marion. Mrs. Richardson was a teller and bookkeeper at Earle State Bank. She was active in community volunteer work for Good Neighbor Center and Heifer Project International. Mrs. Richardson was a member of Earle First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, S.R. Richardson. She is survived by three daughters, Claire Devazier, of Palestine, Shirley Hildebrand, of Fayetteville, and Mary Richarson, of Little Rock; a son, Don Richardson, of Clinton; a sister, Agnes Bilewicz, of Little Rock; a brother, Wesley Ross, of Little Rock and five grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Richardson will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001, at 10 a.m., in the Earle First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park Cemetery in Marion. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
RICHARDSON LOUIS 1893 3 1905 UNKNOWN
Mrs.Mollie Richardson, of the Wylds neighborhood, who recently lost her son Louis, aged about 12 years, by death, has two other children who are quite ill. 3-31-1905
RICHARDSON W. P. 3 24 1877 7 9 1908 HUGHES
7-10-1908 Mr.W.P.Richardson, of the Johnson township, dIed yesterday, July 9,1908, at 12 o'clock. The remains were interred in the Hughes cemetery this morning. He leaves a little family to whom is extended the sympathy of their friends and neighbors.
RIDEN DOLLIE MAE MRS. 1 21 1911 8 10 1998 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Dollie Mae RIDEN, 87, of Marianna, died Monday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Ms. Riden was born, Saturday, January 21, 1911, and passed away, Monday, August 10, 1998. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, at Roller-Citizens Chapel, with Rev. Bill Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Marianna Memorial Park. Ms. Riden, a homemaker and member of Marianna M. B. Church, is survived by two daughters, Shirley Malonee of Jacksonville, AR., and Mary Jane Gentry of Ferndale, AR; two sons, Bill Riden of Hughes, AR. and Jim Riden of Olive Branch, MS. Two sisters, Dora Fryer and Deltha Wilson, both of Pencil Bluff, AR., 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Pallbearers are Ricky Riden, Jeremy Riden, Richie Riden, Dennis Johnson, Denny Johnson, and Bill Grigsby. (submitted by Melinda Lee Riden-Jardine on April 9, 2006)
RIDER RICHARD UNK 6 27 1909 FCTIMES
Drowns in white River at almost the same spot his dad died five years ago, Mr.Richard Rider lost life in Augusta Sunday Morning at 10 o'clock in the White River.07/02-1909
RIDER THOMAS Dr. UNK 5 1907 FCTIMES
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RIGGINS ELVIE LEE SR. 12 3 1959 1 17 2005 MEMORY GARDENS
BLYTHEVILLE -- Elvie Lee Riggins Sr., 45, of Blytheville died Monday, Jan. 17, at his residence. Born at FORREST CITY, he worked in a factory and was a member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Riggins of Blytheville; two daughters, Deanna Marie Rogers of Fort Monroe, Va., and Crystal Ann Jones of Blytheville; three sons, Elvie Riggins Jr., Roger Lee Smith and Fredrick Lamar Davis, all of Blytheville; two sisters, Mae Ester Riggins of Chicago and Betty Riggins of Lansing, Mich.; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Riggins and Lillie Henderson Riggins, and one brother. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville, with the Rev. Brian Olden officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens at Blytheville under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.
RING BEVERLY MRS. BRADFORD 9 25 1960 12 5 2006 FPARK NATIVE
Mrs. Beverly Bradford Ring, age 46, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at her parents' home in Forrest City. Mrs. Ring was born Sept. 25, 1960, in Forrest City, the daughter of James Bradford and Frances Long Bradford. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was a Pentecostal by faith. Mrs. Ring is survived by two sons, Jason Paul Ring of Forrest City and Joshua Alan David of the home; both her parents of Forrest City; three brothers, James Earl Bradford and Rex Bradford, both of Forrest City and Charlie Bradford of Jonesboro and one sister, LaNan Parker of Jonesboro. Visitation for Mrs. Ring will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2006-12-06
RING OTIS JOSEPH 1900 5 26 1910 CITY
5-27-1910 SON OF Peter C.& FRANCES (Vogel) RING-Just as we are going to press, we learn that Otis Joseph Ring, the manly 10 year old son of Mr.& Mrs.Pete Ring of Argenta, died yesterday at their home as a result of an operation for an abscess of the brain. The remains will arrive this evening via the Rock Island and be interred in the FORREST CITY tomorrow morning, Rev.Father Frommen of the Catholic Church officiating.
ROBBINS A. NORENE MRS. LAWS 3 30 1916 10 27 2001 HUGHES NATIVE
Mrs. A. Norene Laws Robbins, age 85, died Saturday, October 27, 2001 at Crestpark Nursing Home in Wynne.Mrs. Robbins was born March 30, 1916, in S. Francis County, and was the daughter of Robert L. Laws and Alva Mae Watson Laws. She lived in St. Francis and Cross counties all her life. She was a housewife and a member of the Wynne Church of God.In 1931, she married Ernest D. Robbins, who preceded her in death in 1983.She is survived by two sons, Delton Robbins of Petal, Miss. and Bobby Robbins of Elgin, Ill.; a daughter, Brenda Gann of Wynne; a sister, June Gahr of ; Wynne, eight grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services for Mrs. Robbins will be held graveside at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at Hughes Cemetery in Forrest City. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
ROBERSON S. J. Mrs. 5 12 1827 8 12 1898 FCTIMES
Mrs.S. (Swinie) J.Roberson was born May 12,1827, at Palasco, Giles Co., Tenn., was married to Harrison Roberson Nov.15,1838, and died at her home near Palestine, Aug.12,1898. She joined the Methodist church in Sept.1859, and lived a consistent Christian life. She had resided in the county for 21 years and leaves a sorrowing husband to mourn.8-19-1898
ROBERTS J. Q. MRS. UNK 4 15 1900 CITY
A telegram was received Sunday, Apr.15,1900, from Deckersville, this state announcing the death of Mr.J.Q.Roberts. The remains were brought to this city Tuesday and interred at the FORREST CITY same day at 3 o'clock. Rev.W.C.Davidson officiating. Mrs.Roberts and two little daughters accompanied the remains to this place. Mr.Roberts was well known in this city, having carried on the drug business here for several years prior to his removal to Deckersville. May kind providence watch o'er and care and protect the bereaved widow and fatherless children. Mrs.Roberts and her children were the guests of Mr.& Mrs.E.T.Gray while in the city. -FORREST CITY TIMES 4-20-1900
ROBERTS JAMES C. 2 9 1900 2 17 1967 FPARK
2/17/1967Mr. Roberts' Services Held Here SundayFuneral services for James C. Roberts, 67, who died Friday morning at Forrest Memorial Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Stevens Funeral Home.Rev. Floyd Cowan, Jr. conducted the services. Burial was in Forrest Park Cemetery.Mr. Roberts was born in Osceola on Feb. 9, 1900, the son of Mr.s Emma Tittle Roberts and W. L. Roberts. A farmer and a Baptist, he had made his ome in the Widener area for many years.He had been in poor health for five years and a patient in Borden Nursing Home for several years. His wife, Mrs. Della Alvey Roberts, whom he married in 1924, died in 1933.Mr. Roberts is survived by two sons, Calvin R. Roberts of West Memphis and J. C. Roberts Jr.of Clearmont, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Parnell of Memphis and Mrs. Patty Ruth Grimes of San Diego, Calif; four brothers, Eugene Roberts of Memphis, Howard Roberts of West Memphis, Jim Roberts and Raymond Robers of National City, Calif., and seven grandchildren.
ROBERTS JIM 11 5 1932 12 10 2001 MEMORIAL NATIVE USARMY
Mr. Jim Roberts, age 69, of Forrest City, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, at his home. Mr. Roberts was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Forrest City, and was the son of E.C. "Butch" Roberts and Mary Turk Roberts. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired river boat captain and a member of many lodges. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason. Mr. Roberts is survived by a son, Butch Roberts of Marion; a daughter, Cathy Roberts of Little Rock; two sisters, Katie Miller of Collierville, Tenn. and Barbara Forbess of Flatwood, Ky.; and two grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Roberts will be Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. A MEMORIAL is scheduled the same day at 2 p.m., with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
ROBERTS LENORA 1920 7 2 2001 FORREST CITY
Mrs. Lenora Roberts, age 81, of Madison, died Monday, July 2, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mrs. Roberts, a homemaker, was a member of Spritual Church #24 in Widener. She is survived by two daughters, Pearlie Carson and Deliah Harris, both of Pontiac, Mich.; four sons, Nathenial Roberts, Anthony Roberts and A.D. Roberts, all of Pontiac, Mich. and Frank Roberts of Madison; 76 grandchildren; 100 great-grandchildren; 80 great-great-grandchildren and 38 great-great-great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Roberts will be held Friday, July 6, 2001, from noon to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Chapel in Forrest City. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, July 7, 2001, 12:30 p.m. at Salem M.B. Church with Rev. Chester Rolfe officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY under the direction of Kennedy Funeral Home.
ROBERTS MARTY 6 17 1956 9 10 2000 HENARD
Mr. Marty Roberts, age 44, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000, at his home in North Little Rock. Mr. Roberts was born in Brinkley on June 17, 1956. He was a trauma nurse at UAMS for the past 16 years. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his father, Joe Roberts of Brinkley; His mother, Pat Clark of Colt; a brother, Ashley Roberts of Brinkley; and a sister, Janaa Poe of Aubrey. Funeral services for Mr. Roberts will be Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Brinkley, with Rev. William Witcher officiating. Burial will follow at Henard Cemetery in Zent. A MEMORIAL will be held for Mr. Roberts, Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2000, at UAMS Chapel in Little Rock.
ROBERTS MINNIE LAVERNE MRS. GEATER 8 16 1935 3 26 2001 BELL NATIVE
Mrs. Minnie Laverne Roberts, age 65, of Palestine, died Monday, March 26, 2001.Mrs. Roberts was born Aug. 16, 1935 in St. Francis County. She was the daughter of Wesson Geater and Motho Hill Geater. Mrs. Roberts was retired from Van Heusen in Brinkley and she was a Baptist.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Glenda Sue Burton in 1989.Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband, Chuck Roberts of the home; three sons, Jeffery Neal Roberts of Connecticut, John Roberts and Gary Roberts, both of Palestine; four daughters, Teresa Baldwin of Colt, Annette Malone and Sandra Roberts, both of Georgia and Melissa Hamilton of Searcy; one brother, Elmer Geater of Palestine; two sisters, Glenda Fought of Colt and Katherine Lee of Oregon and eight grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Roberts will be Wednesday, March 28, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 29, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Baldwin and Bro. Paul Latham officiating. Burial will follow at BELL under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
ROBERTS SAIDIE LOU MISS 1889 1 25 1896 CITY
MISS SAIDIE LOU ROBERTS, THE BRIGHT AND LITTLE SEVEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OF MR.& MRS.J.Q.ROBERTS DIED SATURDAY, JAN.25TH,1896 AT THEIR HOME IN THIS CITY, OF TONSILITUS SUCCEEDING PNEUMONIA, AND WAS TENDERLY LAID TO REST IN THE FORREST CITY SUNDAY AFTERNOON, THE REV.F.E.TAYLOR OFFICIATING.
ROBERTS WILLIAM E. 1 29 1949 9 19 1999 HARRIS CHAPEL
William E. "Bill" Roberts, age 50, of Wynne, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, at his home. He was born Jan. 29, 1949, in Cross County to Joe Roberts Sr. and Willie Mae Cannady Roberts. He was an employee of the Forrest City Fire Department for 20 years, and retired with the rank of Captain. He was also with the St. Francis County Sheriff's Department for 12 years, and was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, William E. "Bill Jr." Roberts and Brian Roberts, both of Wynne; two brothers, Joe A. Roberts Jr. of Tennessee and Robert G. "Bobby" Roberts of Wynne; and a grandson. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at Morgan Chapel. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at Morgan Chapel with Bro. Gary Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
ROBERTS LULA BELL MRS STANTON 1908 5 4 1977 BELL
Mrs. Lula Bell Roberts. Mrs. Lula Bell Stanton Roberts, aged 69, died May 4, at the Forrest Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Stanton. She was married to the late Henry Roberts in April, 1924.Survivors include seven sons. Clifford Roberts, of Booneville, Miss., Carl of Wynne, Chuck, James, Lewis and Lavon "Cotton" Roberts, all of Palestine, and Kenneth Roberts of Stuttgart; two daughters, Mrs. Wendell Carrol and Mrs. Ronnie Boileau, both of Palestine; two brothers, Roy Stanton of New Albany, Miss., and Ed Stanton of Maine; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Hill of New Albany, Miss., Mrs. Della Alford of Prescott, Ariz., and Mrs. Opal Ragsdale of Memphis; 43 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A housewife, Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church.Funeral services for Mrs. Roberts were held today at 2 p.m. at the Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Willard Basham in charge. Burial followed in the Bell Cemetery. Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis handled arrangement
ROBERTSON BOY UNK 5 12 1900 FCTIMES
The son of Chancery Judge Robertson passed away in Wynne Friday and was buried Saturday.-5-18-1900
ROBERTSON ELISHA UNK 8 1905 UNKNOWN
The Forrest City Times Aug 4, 1905. Farmer Dropped Dead. Elisha Robertson, one of the oldest citizens and farmer living three miles north of Cass, dropped dead of heart failure. He was apparently in good health and walking about his place a few minutes before he died. He leaves a large family.
ROBERTSON GRACE MRS. HALBROOKS 4 1 1909 7 9 2006 BELL NATIVE
Mrs. Grace Halbrooks Robertson, age 97, of Forrest City, died Sunday, July 9, 2006, at Crestpark Retirement Inn in Forrest City.Mrs. Robertson was born April 1, 1909, in Howell, the daughter of William E. Halbrooks and Dora Skelton Halbrooks. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life, was retired from Banister Houston Grocery, was a Charter Member of the Order of the Eastern Star Forrest Chapter 531-085 and was a member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.Mrs. Robertson married Eugene Robertson and he preceded her in death in 1977. She is survived by a step-daughter, Joan Murphy of Forrest City; one sister, Rachel Baugh of Jacksonville; two grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Marvin "Buddy" Houston and a daughter, Frances Lawless.Visitation for Mrs. Robertson will be held Monday, July 10, 2006, at Stevens Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held graveside on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 5 p.m. at BELL in Palestine.
ROBERTSON JIMMY 3 23 1932 9 11 2008 SMITH CHAPEL
Mr. Jimmy Robertson March 23, 1932 ~ September 11, 2008 onfagJimmy Robertson Jimmy Robertson a resident of Colt, Arkansas, departed this life Thursday, September 11, 2008, at his residence, at the age of seventy-six. He was born March 23, 1932, in Bay Village, Arkansas, the son of Thomas Hillard and Ninnie Faye Brown Robertson. He married Miss Ruthie Henderson on February 14, 1958. He worked as a farmer most of his life and was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; Thomas and Ninnie Robertson, and his wife; Ruthie. Mr. Robertson is survived by 3 Daughters Lena Hill and husband Kenneth of Colt, Arkansas, Audrey Robertson of Colt, Arkansas, and Mary Forrester and husband Shawn of Westville, Oklahoma, 4 grandchildren Sherry Walker, Brian Hill, April Scrivener, and Karen Freeman and 10 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Smith Chapel Cemetery. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday September 13, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., at Smith Chapel Cemetery in Colt, Arkansas. (870) 238-9400 Visitation will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 9:30-10:30 a.m at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home.
ROBINSON ARTHUR GREGORY 5 18 1976 9 14 2000 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Arthur Gregory Robinson, age 24, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. Mr. Robinson was born on May 18, 1976 in Forrest City, to Arthur L. Rogers and Elizabeth McKnight Robinson. He is survived by his parents, both of Forrest City; a daughter, Porsha Robinson of Colt; three sisters, Sarah Robinson, Ida Robinson, and Evelyn Robinson, all of Forrest City. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 22, 2000, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 23, 2000, at Salem Baptist Church at 2 p.m., with Rev. John Strong officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
ROBINSON BRIAN D. 2 14 1969 7 19 2007 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mr. Brian D. Robinson, age 38, of Forrest City, died Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mr. Robinson was born Feb. 14, 1969, in Forrest City. He was employeed by Trailmobile and built trailer beds. Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Denise Lachelle Robinson of Forrest City, his father, Herbert Robinson Jr. of Forrest City; two daughters, Bryana Robinson and Ashanti Robinson, both of Forrest City; four brothers, Sandy Robinson of Arlington, Texas, Jerry Robinson of Fort Worth, Texas, Charles Robinson of Jonesboro and Mark Robinson of Forrest City and five sisters, Janice Smith of Indianapolis, Ind., Diane Jones of Portsmouth, Va., and Sandra Wilkins, Patricia Jenkins and Pecola Hooks, all of Forrest City. Visitation for Mr. Robinson will be held on Friday, July 27, 2007, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with Rev. Donnie Willis officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.
ROBINSON EDDIE LEE 1951 8 3 2002 PARADISE GARDENS
WYNNE -- Eddie Lee Robinson, 51, of Wynne died Saturday, Aug. 3,2002 at Hazen. He was a landscaper and a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Robinson; three daughters, Tammy Robinson of Jonesboro and Erica Spiller and Lashunda Gore, both of Little Rock; six sons, Eddie Robinson Jr. of Jonesboro, Jermaine Robinson of Oak Grove, Ky., Keith Robinson of Albany, Ga., and Dedrick Robinson, Corey Robinson and Bernard Burton, all of Little Rock; four sisters, Lou Bertha Sykes of Wynne, Inez Robinson of Milwaukee, Queen Robinson of Memphis and Lucy Robinson of Detroit; four brothers, Almus Robinson, Jr. and Jimmy Robinson, both of Detroit, Ronnie Robinson of Milwaukee, and Sylester Robinson of Chicago; and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the Salem Missionary Baptist Church in FORREST CITY. Burial will follow in Paradise Garden Cemetery at Edmondson under the direction of Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home of West Memphis.
ROBINSON GERALDINE MRS. WILLIAMS 2 12 1946 6 18 2001 LAUREL HILL NATIVE
Mrs. Geraldine Robinson, age 55, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Forrest City, died Monday, June 18, 2001, in St. Louis. Mrs. Robinson was born Feb. 12, 1946, in Forrest City, the daughter of Theo and Annie Odean Williams. She was a member of the King Chapel in Forrest City. She is survived by her mother, Annie Odean Robertson of Forrest City; three daughters, Madelyn Rucker, Nakisha Rucker and Gloria Booker, all of St. Louis, and a brother, Leotis Williams of St. Louis. Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband, Earlie Robinson; her father, Theo Williams; three brothers and one sister. Funeral services for Mrs. Robinson were held Friday, June 22, 2001, at Wade Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in St. Louis with Rev. Eddie Morris officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Wade Funeral Home Memorial Chapel.
ROBINSON HORACE SR. 7 14 1928 5 1 2001 SHILOH NATIVE
Mr. Horace Robinson Sr., age 72, of Widener, died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City. Mr. Robinson, born July 14, 1928, in Brickeys was the son of Charlie Robinson and Lula Mae Thompson Robinson. Mr. Robinson is survived by two daughters, Loretta Robinson of Hughes and Rosella Rucker of Forrest City; four sons, Larry Robinson of Heth, Horace Robinson Jr. of Widener, Ray Charles Robinson and Sammie Robinson, both of Hughes; four sisters, Rachael White of Marion, Ind., Lillie Greer, Lounettie Nalls and Quilla Bobo all of Chicago, Ill.; a brother Charlie Robinson of Marion, Ind.; 27 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Robinson will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at 1 p.m. at New Bethel M.B. Church in Blackfish with Elder Nathanael Pendleton officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery near Heth under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
ROBINSON PETER UNK 7 23 1904 UNKNOWN
Peter Robinson, the negro who had small pox in the McDaniel building, just south of the Marion hotel last week, died Saturday, Jul.23,1904, and the marshall had a difficult problem finding anyone to bury the man. There was some talk of burning the old shack, but this was not done. 7-29-1904
ROBINSON WARDELL REV. 9 7 1940 11 23 2007 SHADY GROVE NATIVE
Rev. Wardell Robinson, age 67, of Little Rock and formerly of Forrest City, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2007, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Mr. Robinson was born Sept. 7, 1940, in Forrest City, the son of Herbert Robinson Sr. and Georgia McElise Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Cook Robinson of Little Rock; five daughters, Patsy Dooley, Shelia Nowden and Georgia Barton, all of Little Rock, Angela Robinson of Forrest City and Barbara Wells of Earle; one sister, Georgia Cotton of Wheatley; two brothers, Herbert Robinson Jr. and Robert Robinson, both of Forrest City, and 14 grandchildren. Visitation for Mr. Robinson will be held on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary from noon to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., at United Christian M.B. Church in Forrest City. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery.Published: 2007-11-29
RODGERS MRS 1814 12 24 1896 FCTIMES
McDaniel-Mrs.Rodgers, mother of our fellow citizen, Joe Rodgers, died Wednesday, Dec.24 at Haynes, age eighty-two years.1-8-1897
RODGERS MERL CHRISTINE MRS. 1 19 1917 12 16 1999 MEMORY HILL
Merl Christine Thornton Rodgers, 82, of Forrest City, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at Baptist Central Hospital, in Memphis. Mrs. Rodgers was born Jan. 19, 1917, in Pine Valley, Miss. Mrs. Rodgers lived in Memphis before moving to Forrest City. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Rodgers was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Rodgers in 1997 and her daughter, Elizabeth Rodgers Dobell. She is survived by two sons, Charles Rodgers Jr. of Lawerenceburg, Tenn., and Donald Rodgers of Hampton, Va.; five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Steven's Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at 10:30 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Memory Hill Gardens in Memphis.
RODRIAN NELL R. MRS PERKINS 4 27 1895 9 18 1966 FPARK
Next to Herman Rodrian-K.BELL SHOWS MI IS B.-9/18/1966Mrs. Rodrian's Services To Be At 2 TuesdayFuneral services for Mrs. Nell B. Rodrian, 71, who died Sunday afternoon in Memphis, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Stevens Funeral Home.Rev. Omma L. Daniel will conduct the services. Burial will be in Forrest Park Cemetery.Mr.s Rodrian had been in failing health for 10 years. She entered the hospital a week ago in a serious condition from a heart condition.Born April 29, 1895, at Harrisburg, she was the daughter of Mollie Fisher Perkins and Vance Perkins. She lived at Madison since 1920 and was a member of Madison Baptist Church.Survivors include her husband, Herman J. Rodrian of Madison, whom she married in 1922; a son James H. Rodrian, and a daughter, Mr.s Charles Mitchell, both of Little Rock; a brother, John M. Perkins of Vanndale; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Jones of Madison; a half-brother, John L. Dunn of Forrest City; a half-sister, Mr.s Ross Smith of West Helena; a stepsister, Mr.s W. A. Taylor of Wynne; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
ROEBUCK GLADY MAE MRS. HAMILTON 6 12 1937 6 27 2008 CLARK NATIVE
Mrs. Glady Mae Roebuck, age 71, of Forrest City, died Friday, June 27, 2008, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Mrs. Roebuck was born June 12, 1937, in Whitmore, the daughter of Cleave Hamilton and Idelia Glenn Hamilton. She is survived by her husband, Earvin Roebuck of Caldwell; four sisters, Virginia Hamilton of Colt, Dorothy Hamilton and Lillie Woodard both of Chicago, Ill. and Beatrice Hamilton of Detroit, Mich. and one brother, Robert Hamilton of Colt. Visitation for Mrs. Roebuck will be held on Friday, July 4, 2008, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Sinai M.B. Church with Rev. Ricky Benson officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery.Published: 2008-07-02
ROGERS ARELOIUR MRS. 5 5 1934 1 2 2008 FORREST CITY
Mrs. Areloiur Rogers, age 73, of Widener, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Rogers was born May 5, 1934, in Simboro, and was the daughter of Robert Rogers and Josephine Little Rogers. She is survived by four brothers, Isaac Rogers of Widener, Frederick Rogers of Dade City, Fla., Lucious Rogers of Forrest City and R.B. Rogers of Memphis. Visitation for Mrs. Rogers will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at Days Temple with Rev. Donald Strong officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY. Published: 2008-01-04
ROGERS DAZERINE MRS HAMILTON 10 6 1945 4 30 2007 CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Dazerine Hamilton Rogers, age 61, of Forrest City died Monday, April 30, 2007, at Forrest City Medical Center. Mrs. Rogers was born Oct. 6, 1945 in Yocona and was the daughter of Alvin Hamilton and Geneva Brown Hamilton. She is survived by four daughters, Denise Kelly and Tracy Rogers, both of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Angela Malone and Annie Rogers, both of Forrest City; three sons, Johnny Kelly of Forrest City, and Anthony Kelly and Damion Rogers, both of Madison, Ala.; two sisters, Barbara Williams of Forrest City and Lillie Kelly of Danville, Ill.; three brothers, Alvin Hamilton Jr. of Haynes, Willie Hamilton of Forrest City and O.C. Hamilton of Wintergarden, Fla., and 10 grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Rogers will be held on Friday, May 4, 2007, from noon to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Rising Sun M.B. Church with burial following in CASTEEL.Published: 2007-05-04
ROGERS ELGIN LOUIS 6 18 1963 4 2 2001 CLARK NATIVE
Mr. Elgin Louis Rogers, age 37, of St. Louis, Mo. died Monday, April 2, 2001 at St. Mary Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Rogers, formerly of Colt, was born June 18, 1963 in Forrest City. He was the son of the late Warren G. Rogers and Bertha Hancock Rogers. Mr. Rogers is survived by his mother, Bertha Rogers of Colt; five sisters, Lillie Jefferson, Neomi Sledge, both of St. Louis, Mo., Wilma Steward of Forrest City, Augustine Thompson and Gloria Black, both of North Carolina; five brothers, Andrew Rogers and Rodney Rogers, both of Colt, Leonard Rogers of Caldwell, James Rogers of North Carolina and Ray Rogers of Forrest City. Visitation for Mr. Rogers will be Friday, April 6, 2001, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 7, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Mr. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. Williams Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Clark Cemetery under the direction of Woodhouse Mortuary.
ROGERS ELLA MRS. unk 5 2 1908 UNKNOWN
5-15-1908 Mrs.Ella Rogers, wife of J.W.Rogers of Marianna, committed suicide in the State hospital in Little Rock May 2,1908. She hanged herself with a rope made from a bed sheet. It was entirely unexpected.
ROGERS ELTON BERNARD 6 6 1964 10 11 2001 STANLEY GROVE NATIVE
Mr. Elton Bernard Rogers, age 37, of Sherman Oak, Calif., died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at his home in California. Mr. Rogers was born June 6, 1964, in Forrest City and was the son of Floyd Rogers of Forrest City and Mertha Bridges Williams of St. Louis, Mo. He was a Baptist. Mr. Rogers is survived by his parents; a brother, Michael Rogers of Forrest City; five sisters, Pamela Rogers, Ella Rogers, Doris Rogers and Yoshilda Williams, all of St. Louis, Mo. and Leatha Cross of Forrest City; and a grandmother, Ideltra Beacham of Youngstown, Ohio. Visitation for Mr. Rogers will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at Brown Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m., at Stanley Grove Cemetery in Caldwell with Rev. Verlee Lucas officiating the service under the direction of Brown Funeral Home in Pine Bluff.
ROGERS FRANK UNK 11 23 1906 UNKNOWN
DOC ROGERS HUNG=Ascended the scaffold without a tremor, and said he was going to heaven. The first legal execution since July 25,1902, took place in the jailyard shortly after 1 o'clock today, when the negro, Frank "Doc" Rogers, convicted of murder in the Sept.term of the St.Francis Circuit court was hung. The crime was atrocious, he was the father of a child by his step daughter. When he heard the child was born, Rogers was working on the road. He went home and took the child to the cotton patch, about two hundred yards from the cabin, where he murdered it. Later in the day, he buried the body with his own hands. Rogers admitted to forty two years of age, but looked ten years older per Jailer Swan. 11-30-1906
ROGERS NURLENE MRS. 7 8 1953 8 31 1999 CASTEEL NATIVE
Nurlene Rogers, age 46, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis. She was born in Forrest City on July 8, 1953. She is survived by her mother, Jane Ella Rogers of Forrest City; one son, Victor Rogers of Forrest City; four brothers, Odis Rogers of Memphis, Nathan Rogers Jr. and Gerry Rogers, both of Forrest City, and Derry Rogers of Bloomington, Ind.; four sisters, Annette Mason, Pamela Rogers, Renota Rogers and Eunice Rogers, all of Forrest City. She was preceded in death by her father, Nathan Rogers Sr. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at 1 p.m. at Taylor's Chapel C.M.E. Church with Rev. Jesse Brown officiating. Burial will follow in CASTEEL with Clay Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at Clay Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon.
ROGERS R. O. MRS UNK 9 12 1911 UNKNOWN
9-15-1911 DEATH=The Commercial Appeal special announces the death of the wife of Rev.R.O.Rogers, formerly pastor of the Christian church here, She died Tuesday, Sep.12,1911, at her home in Altus, Oklahoma, and the remains were brought back here to Paragould, their old home, for interment yesterday. Rev.Rogers established the church at Paragould. 11-10-1911
ROLFE EUGENE ADRIAN 2 9 1902 2 20 1967 MT.VERNON NATIVE
Birth: unknown Death: Feb., 1967 2/20/1967Gene Rolfe's Rites To Be Here WednesdayFuneral services for Gene Rolfe Jr., 64, of near Parkin, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home here by Rev. David Kribbs and Rev. Ben Rowell. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.Mr. Rolfe, died Monday afternoon at his farm home near Parkin. He had been hospitalized for about a month, but his death came suddenly die to a heart attack.A native of Forrest City, he was the son of Annie Burford Rolfe and Sam A. Rolfe. He was a member of a pioneer family in the area with interests in both farming and cattle. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.He is survived by one nephew, Sam A. Rolfe II of Forrest City.The family requests that memorials in Mr. Rolfe's name be sent rather than flowers.
ROLFE JAMES TERRY 10 1 1834 4 9 1906 VANNDALE CSA-Co.A-McGEE'S REGIMENT
Death of J.T.Rolfe-Mr.J.T.Rolfe, an old and well known citizen of this county died at his home in Vanndale, Monday, April 9,1906, and the remains were interred in the Vanndale Cemetery Tuesday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.Sewell. The deceased leaves a wife, and four children; F.D.Rolfe, of this city, Eugene and Sam Rolfe of Forrest City, and Mrs.R.S.Rogers of Parkin to mourn his loss. He was born in Michaelsburg, Va., and came to Cross County early in life, being one of the county's earliest settlers. Wynne Progress. Birth: Oct. 1, 1834 Death: Apr. 9, 1906 The Forrest City Times Newspaper. Obituary. Mr. James Terry Rolfe was born Oct 1st, 1934,in Boydston, Mecklenburg county, Va. Early in life he moved to Arkansas and settled at old Pineville, near the present site of Vanndale, where until the civil war he was engaged in the mercantile business. He served in the Confederate Army with Co. A. McGee's regiment, Dobbin's brigade, of Arkansas cavalry. After the war he settled down at old Wittsburg, where he ran a hotel a number of years till the town was removed to Vanndale. Here he continued in the hotel business for some time. The weight of years then began to press upon him, and he retired from active life, spending his remaining years in his quiet home in Vanndale, from whence, as the sun went down April 9, 1906 he passed over the river. During his last illness of some eighteen days it was my privilege to be with him and pray with him often, and he gave many evidences that he had made due preparation for his last battle, from which he is now, we trust, enjoying that eternal peace. Bro Rolfe was in his 72nd year. He leaves a wife, a son, a daughter and two stepsons. His son, Sam Rolfe, of Forrest City, and his step-sons, Fred Rolfe, of Wynne, and Eugene Rolfe, of Forrest City, are prominent men in the commercial world. His daughter is Mrs. Rogers, wife of Mr. B. S. Rogers, of Parkin.May the blessings of God abide with the relatives whose hearts are sad. Wynne Progress E. K. Sewell. Inscription: Confederate Soldier 4-20-1906
ROLFE M. V. MRS. unk 7 1907 UNKNOWN
7-26-1907 Death of Mrs.Rolfe- Mrs.M.V.Rolfe mother of E.A. and S.A.Rolfe is dead. Unreadable
ROLLAND IVONETTE MRS 6 26 1925 7 11 2003 FPARK
IMAGE3362-Mrs. Ivonette Rolland of Forrest City,June 25, 1925, in Bee Branch, of Forrest City died Friday, July 11, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mrs. Rolland is survived by her husband, Cecil Rolland of the home; a son, Kim Rolland of Widener; and a daughter, Amy Belcher of Wynne.Visitation for Mrs. Rolland will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2003, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
ROLLAND KATHRYN Y. MRS LLOYD 6 12 1937 3 8 2009 CROSSLAWN
Mrs. Kathryn Y. (Lloyd) Rolland June 12, 1937 ~ March 08, 2009 Kathryn Yvonne Rolland, a resident of Wynne, Arkansas, departed this life, Sunday, March 8, 2009, at her residence, at the age of Seventy-One. She was born June 12, 1937, in Cross County, Arkansas, the daughter of Elmer White and Hazel Viola Jones Lloyd. She married Mr. Roger Rolland November 28, 1962. Kathryn was the former owner of the BBQ House and worked as an office manager and bookkeeper at Cross County School District for 37 years, before retiring in 2008. She was a dedicated worker and passed her strength and work ethics on to all who knew her. Mrs. Rolland was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers: Harold Lloyd and Roland Lloyd, and a grandson: John David Rice. She is survived by: one son: Gary Rolland and his wife Robin of Wynne, Arkansas, four daughters: Donna Robertson of Wynne, Arkansas, Cynthia Shearin and her husband Trey of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Kathy Hodge and her husband Tony of Blytheville, Arkansas, Mary Ann Williams of Forrest City, Arkansas, three brothers: Elmer Lloyd of Birdeye, Arkansas, Marvin Lloyd of Wynne, Arkansas an Russell Lloyd of Wynne, Arkansas, 13 grandchildren: Katie Atkins of Lubbock, Texas, Laura Chapman of Portland, Oregon, Isaac Rice of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Bradford, Marel, Howie and Asa Shearin of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Haddon and Mariel Hodge of Blytheville, Arkansas, Kolby Cobb, Xavier Rolland, Zander and Dakota Williams of Forrest City, Arkansas, 1 great-granddaughter: Addyson Atkins of Lubbock, Texas. Memorials may be made to the Wynne Baptist Church Piano fund or the Thunderbird Foundation. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 10AM at Wynne Baptist Church in Wynne, Arkansas.Burial will follow in Crosslawn Cemetery in Wynne.
ROLLAND LAUREN ELIZABETH 8 19 1989 10 27 2007 FPARK FCHS-2007
Ms. Lauren Elizabeth Rolland, age 18, of Widener, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007. Ms. Rolland was born Aug. 19, 1989, in West Memphis, the daughter of Kim Rolland and Karen McGee Rolland. She lived in St. Francis County for most of her life and was employed with Rascals in Forrest City. She was a student at East Arkansas Community College and a 2007 graduate of Forrest City High School where she was an honor roll student. She was a member of Beck Spur Baptist Church. Ms. Rolland is survived by her parents of Widener; a brother, Dustin Rolland of the home; her paternal grandfather, Cecil Rolland of Forrest City; maternal grandfather, Walter McGee of Forrest City; maternal grandmother, Sue Davis of Forrest City and sveral other relatives and friends. Visitation for Ms. Rolland will be held on Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the Beck Spur Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Published: 2007-10-29Forrest City Times Herald
ROLLAND ROGER H. 12 5 1929 2 15 2008 CROSSLAWN USARMY
Roger H. Rolland, 78, of Wynne, died Friday, February 15 near his home outside Wynne. He was born December 5, 1929 to Marel and Emma Rolland at Vanndale. He married Miss Kathryn Yvonne Lloyd on November 28, 1962. He was a farmer, cattleman and lifelong resident of Cross County. He was a member of Wynne Baptist Church and served in leadership for Sunday school and Training Union, teaching both adult and student Sunday School classes. He was a past Boy Scout leader and served in the United States Army, stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He loved God, his family and farming. His unconditional love embraced everyone he knew and he was an incredible father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Rolland was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Gerald Rolland, one grandson, John David Rice and his parents. Roger is survived by his wife, Kathryn of the home, one son and his wife, Gary and Robin Rolland of Wynne, four daughters: Donna Robertson of Monett, Mo., Cynthia and Trey Shearin of Gosnell, Kathy and Tony Hodge of Blytheville, and Mary Ann Williams of Wynne, two brothers, Harold Rolland of Vanndale and Cecil Rolland of Forrest City and one sister, Kathleen Snelgrove of Oklahoma City, 13 grandchildren: Katie Atkins of Arlington, Tenn., Laura Rice of Portland, Oregon, Isaac Rice of Elgin, Texas, Bradford, Marel, Howie and Asa Shearin of Gosnell, Haddon and Mariel Hodge of Blytheville and Kolby Cobb, Xavier Rolland, Zander and Dakota Williams, all of Wynne, and one great-granddaughter: Addyson Atkins of Arlington, Tenn. Visitation is planned for Wednesday, February 20 from 6 to 8 pm at Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne. Funeral will be at 1 pm Thursday, February 21 at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home with Bro. Archie Mason Officiating. Burial will follow in Crosslawn Cemetery in Wynne with Military Honors. Pallbearers will be his nephews: Harold Rolland, Jr., Gerald Rolland, Jr. Buddy Rolland, Randy Rolland Kin Rolland, Bobby Rolland, Jr. and Bobby Rolland, Sr. Memorials may be made to Wynne Baptist Church. Published: 2008-02-19
ROLLEY EDGAR ELLOY Jr. 9 6 1940 3 31 2005 MT.VERNON FCHS ARK.NATIONAL GUARD
FORREST CITY -- Edgar Elloy "Ed" Rolley Jr., 64, of FORREST CITY died Thursday, March 31, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in FORREST CITY. Born in Mississippi, he was a National Guard veteran, retired from Yale Industries and FedX and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Susan Free Rolley; two daughters, Wendy Rolley Schroeppel of Jonesboro and Nicki Thielen of Omaha, Neb.; and a grandson, Jonathan Edward Thielen. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home of FORREST CITY.
ROLLWAGE HERMAN ANDERSON 4 5 1892 10 18 1912 CITY NATIVE
10-25-1912 Birth: Apr. 5, 1892 Death: Oct. 18, 1912 The Forrest City Times, Oct 25, 1912. DEATH OF HERMAN ANDERSON ROLLWAGE. One of the saddest and most impressive funerals ever held in this city was that solemnized here on Sunday when Herman Anderson, third son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Rollwage, of this city, was laid to rest in the family lot in the FORREST CITY, surrounded by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The passing of this young man, standing, as, he was, upon the threshhold of young manhood, with every prospect for a bright and promising future, was the source of poignant sorrow in a home where for so many years there has been nothing but happiness and the fullness of life, comfort and peace. Deceased was stricken with fever something over a month ago while at work with his brother in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Just as soon as the news of his illness reached this city, the devoted mother hurried to his side, and by her he was attended to in the family home in this city, where he was nursed lovingly and tenderly until the silent messenger came to still his voice and close his lips to those who cherished and loved and held his life as among their dearest and most priceless of earthly possessions. The face of the deceased's mother as she sat through the funeral service was a study that will not soon be forgotten. It seemed that the imprint which this bitter trial had left upon her noble features, was glorified and made beautiful through the fortitude and steadfastness of the Christian faith which sustained her, calm and unperturbed through it all. The hearts of all who saw the stricken mother were touched, and many perhaps, who were there through curiosity, remained to weep. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. George H. Kirker and a most pathetic song service was given by the Presbyterian choir. The pall bearers were, active - Walker Morrow, Charles Norton, Thomas Wortham, Edward Mallory, Homer Gee, Bert Mallory, Kenneth Knight and Walter Prewett; honorary- W. W. Campbell, Nathan Norton, Bard Nichols, John Gatling, Jr., Paul Johnson, John Johnson, John L. Pope, George E. Parker and Louis McDaniel. Among the out-of-town members of the family in attendance were Otto W. Rollwage of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Mrs. Sam Chandler of Union City, Tennessee, Mrs. Emma Berry and Mrs. Joe McGreggor of Cotton Plant and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Woodtln of Brinkley. The Times joins in sympathy for these dear friends in their great bereavement and affliction. May the spirit of the departed one abide in peace and rest. In another column we print a very beautiful tribute to the memory of deceased contributed by the young ladies and gentleman of the Forrest City high school, who were among his closest imtimate friends in life. - Brenda Huntley Added: 3/24/2007
ROLLWAGE LOUIS 4 24 1851 4 11 1905 CITY
LOUIS ROLLWAGE=The closing of a Great and Beautiful Life=The immortal spirit of Mr.Louis Rollwage passed to its maker Tuesday, April 11,1905 at 6:30 am. His death was not unexpected, as he had been confined to his room several weeks by a malignant cancer of the throat, having not been seen in his usual walks of business since Feb.24th, on which day, the accidental explosion of an alcohol lamp with which he prepared his medicinal treatment, gave him a severe shock and painful burns about his face. Louis Rollwage was born in Cincinatti, Ohio, April 24,1851, and had he lived until the 24th day of this month, would have been 54 years of age. He spent his boyhood days in Cincinatti and received a common school education in the public schools of that city. He began work at the age of 13 at the Franklin Type Foundry as an assistant bookkeeper, until he left for the south. He and his brother, Hon.Otto B.Rollwage formed the L.Rollwage firm in 1874. When the firm was dissolved, Mr.John Alderson came into the firm replacing Otto, and the name changed to Rollwage & Alderson. On the first of this year, the firm was changed merged with Fussell, Graham & Co. into the Fussell, Graham, Alderson Company. He was involved with the Bank of Eastern Arkansas as a large shareholder and vice president, and President of the Forrest City Hotel Co., treasurer of several other benevolent firms established here, and interested in the Forrest City Ice & Power Company. He was a Knight Templar Mason, a member of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. He was married to Miss Lizzie McDaniel in 1873, daughter of Mr.John McDaniel, deceased, who with one son, Louis F. and four daughters, viz: Mrs.J.L.Jelks, of Memphis; Mrs.Alice McRae, recently of Texas; Mrs.John W.Alderson, and little Miss Allyn Rollwage, survive him. The funeral services took place at the residence on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev.George E.Hancock of the Episocopal church presiding. A large concourse of friends, relatives, and acquaintances followed the precious remains to the FORREST CITY, where they were laid to rest under the auspices of the Forrest City Lodge, No.198, F.& A.M. He also leaves an aged father, Mr.F.Rollwage, and one brother, Hon.Otto B.Rollwage, to both of whom he was very dear, and whose hearts are terribly lacerated by his untimely death. He was the eldest son of Mr.F.Rollwage. Pall bearers were:Capt.James Fussell; Mr.Sol Lewis; Mr.John M.Nichols; Judge John Gatling; Mr.F.Laughinghouse; and Mr.M.Isaacs. Honorary Pall bearers:Mr.Thos.J.Fondren;Mr.G.N.Laughinghouse;Judge N.W.Norton; Mr.John W.Aven; Mrs.S.H.Mann; and Mr.Berry Fussell. It is believed his estate to be from $50000 to $70000, including life insurance. The remains were interred in a handsome casket, which was lowered into an Oakey steel frame burial vault, and hermetically sealed. 4-14-1905
ROLLWAGE ROBERT ALLISON 4 6 1882 3 23 1899 CITY NATIVE
Robert A.Rollwage Dead-Second Victim of the Powder Explosion of June 19,1898-Robert Allison Rollwage, son of Louis and Lizzie Rollwage, of this city, died at the family residence on North Washington Street yesterday evening, Mar.23,1899, at 5:30 o'clock, after a long and tedious illness, the result of injuries received in the powder explosion in his father's store, age 16 years 11 months and 19 days. The funeral takes place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, Eld.W.James Robinson officiating, and the precious remains of a beloved son, and brother, a bright energetic, capable and promising boy, will be laid to rest in the FORREST CITY. It will be remembered that he suffered considerable amount of burns which never really healed, and after undergoing skin transplants, which were unsuccessful, three weeks ago he was brought home from the Mitchel and Maury Infirmary in Memphis after Robert was attacked by stomach trouble. He gradually grew worse, and finally succombed.-FORREST CITY TIMES 3-24-1899
ROMERO AURORA A. MRS ALVARADO 10 30 1922 6 23 2003 FPARK
6738-Mrs. Aurora Alvarado Romero, age 80, of Forrest City, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.Mrs. Romero was born Oct. 30, 1922, in Pleasanton, Texas, the daughter of Raymond Romero and Matiana Alvarado Romero. She lived in Forrest City for most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Mrs. Romero is survived by two sons, Raymond Tigerina of Marion and Tony Revas of Forrest City; a daughter, Rosie Soto of Marion; a brother, Fracisco Romero of Widener; a sister, Juanita Lopez of California; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and several other family and friends. A son, Daniel Romero, preceded her in death in 1950.Visitation for Mrs. Romero will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2003, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. A prayer service will follow visitation. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
ROOK KARON PAULETTE MRS MATLOCK 11 21 1956 4 12 2007 MEMORIAL NATIVE
Mrs. Karon Paulette Rook, age 50 of Bentonville, died Thursday, April 12, 2007, in Bentonville. Mrs. Rook was born Nov. 21, 1956, in Forrest City, the daughter of Herbert Matlock and Geneva Horton Matlock. She was a waitress and is survived by her husband, Frank Rook of the home; a step-son, William Rook Jr. of Bentonville; a step-daughter, Kathryn Rook of Bentonville; her mother of Forrest City; two sisters, Betty Sue Nichols and Shirley Greenwood both of Forrest City; three brothers, Bobby G. Matlock of Conway, Ronald G. Matlock of Forrest City and Randy L. Matlock of Texas. She was preceded in death by her father. A MEMORIAL for Mrs. Rook was held on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Benton County Funeral Home in Rogers. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 North 4th Street, Rogers, AR 72756. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.comPublished: 2007-04-17
RORIE DAVID 1846 7 19 1896 FCTIMES
DAVID RORIE, A RESIDENT OF DR.SPARKMAN'S PLACE, ABOUT SIX MILES SOUTH OF TOWN, DIED SUNDAY, JULY 19,1896, OF PNEUMONIA. HE WAS ABOUT FIFTY YEARS OF AGE. HIS REMAINS WERE CARRIED TO HIS OLD HOME AT HOLLY SPRINGS, MISS. BY HIS SON, R.S.RORIE.7-24-1896
ROSAMOND DEEDRA DELORES MISS 1966 5 5 2001 MEMORIAL
Ms. Deedra Delores Rosamond, age 35, of Memphis died Saturday, May 5, 2001, in her home. Ms. Rosamond, a travel consultant, was the daughter of Joe Rosamond and Angela Rosamond, both of Forrest City. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis and was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Forrest City She is survived by her parents and a sister Desiree Rosamond of Memphis. A MEMORIAL for Ms. Rosamond was held today, Monday, May 7, 2001, at noon at Wilson Chapel in Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis.
ROSCOE MR UNK 6 13 1896 FCTIMES
A MR.ROSCOE DIED AT HIS HOME AT THE McDANIEL PLACE, FIVE MILES BELOW MADISON, LAST MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 13, OF HEMATURIA.7-17-1896
ROSE CURTIS HOUSTON 10 30 1936 9 24 1999 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Curtis Houston Rose, age 62, of Marianna, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at Baptist Central Hospital in Memphis. He was born Oct. 30, 1936, in Lee County to Jessie and Laura Ramsey Rose. He was a grain dryer and a member of the First united Pentecostal Church in Marianna. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Rose of Marianna; a son, Mark Rose of Kannapolis, NC; three daughters, Lisa Vowan of Forrest City, Laura Jackson of Marianna, Jennifer Oldham of Rogers; a brother, Johnny Rose of Newark; two sisters, Virginia Coates of Shawnee, Okla.; and 12 grandchildren. Services were held on Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, with burial in Marianna Memorial Park. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ROSE ELLEN H. MRS HARRIS 9 30 1913 11 25 1999 LAGRANGE
Ellen H. Rose, 85, of Marianna died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, at Crestpark Nursing home in Marianna. Mrs. Rose was born Sept. 30, 1913, to Robert Henry Harris and Zetella Clear. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of God in Prophecy-Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Rose and two grandsons Alan Bonner and Michael Murdock She is survived by three sisters, Kathryn Bonner of Marianna, Margaret Horton of West Memphis and Marry Ann Adams of Wildersville, Tenn.; two sons, Bob Rose of West Memphis and David Rose of West Helena; a sister, Christine Rose of West Helena; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation was Friday, Nov. 26, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 27, at Roller-Citizens Chapel with Rev. Ken Walls officiating. Burial followed at LaGrange Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Citizen Funeral Home
ROSE MAVIS MRS 10 9 1910 3 25 2005 FPARK
4401-Mrs. Mavis Rose, age 84, of Caldwell and formerly of West Memphis, died Friday, March 25, 2005, at Cross Ridge Hospital in Wynne.Mrs. Rose was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Poindexter of Caldwell; one son, V.B. Rose of Forrest City; a brother, Johnny Hobbs of Lafayette, Ga.; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, V.B. Rose Jr.Visitation for Mrs. Rose will be held on Monday, March 28, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
ROSICA CATHERINE JEANNE MRS. MASTRONARDO 9 30 1922 2 17 2008 FPARK
Mrs. Catherine Mastronardo Rosica of Forrest City died at her home Sunday, February 17, 2008. She was 85. Mrs. Rosica was born Sept. 30, 1922, in Philadelphia, Penn. She was the daughter of Frank Mastronardo and Grace LaRosa Mastronardo and graduated from Frankford High School in 1941. In 1943 Mrs. Rosica married Ernest Francis Rosica and he preceded her in death in 2006. She made her home in Forrest City for the past 50 years and was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Mrs. Rosica is survived by two daughters, Cathy Davis and Linda Machen, both of Forrest City; four grandchildren, Bradley Macray Davis of Memphis, James Matthew Machen of Fayetteville, David Leslie Machen of Fayetteville and Mark Rosica Machen of Forrest City; one great grandchild, Christopher Macray Davis of Conway. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters and one grandchild, Christopher Ernest Davis. Visitation of Mrs. Rosica is Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 fro 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St.Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial to follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Visit on line registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Memorials may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cancer Society or to Forrest City Humane Society. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Published: 2008-02-18
ROSS CHARLES 3 8 1950 11 16 2008 SALEM
Mr. Charles Ross, age 58, of Palestine, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Hospital in Little Rock. Mr. Ross was born March 8, 1950, in Helena and was the son of Alvin Ross and Nolie Juanita Ross. He was retired from the St. Francis County Road Department and is survived by his wife, LaVeta Ross of the home; his mother of Palestine; two sons, Charles Ross of Palestine and Matthew Ross Farmer of Wynne; four daughters, Joanna Goodman of Mississippi, Danita "Charlie" Boner of Jonesboro, Samantha Inabinett of Florida and Hollye Conder of Palestine; a sister, Bonnie Roberts of Palestine; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation for Mr. Ross will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Salem Cemetery near Palestine.Published: 2008-11-17
ROSS LISA ANN MISS 11 11 1964 12 4 2007 BARNISHAW
Miss Lisa Ann Ross, age 43, of Colt, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at her home. Miss Ross was born Nov. 11, 1964, the daughter of David Ross and Paulette Kimble Ross. She is survived by both her parents of Colt and a half-brother, Kenneth Ray Ross of Clinton, Miss. Funeral services for Miss Ross were held graveside at Barnishaw Cemetery, on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at 4 p.m. with Bro. Clarence Herndon officitaing. Morgan Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-12-05
ROSS MARLENE MRS. 10 17 1933 12 26 2001 MEMORIAL
Mrs. Marlene Hearn Ross, age 68, of Widener, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Forrest City. Mrs. Ross was born Oct. 17, 1933, in Grenada, Miss., and was a retired nurses aid. She is survived by her husband, John Dallas Ross of Widener; six sons, Norris Hardimon of Manchester, Ky., Victor Lee Hardimon and John E. Ross, both of Widener, James H. Hardimon of Alton, Ill., Luke Hardimon of Beloit, Wis. and Dwayne H. Hardimon of Las Vegas, Nev.; four daughters, Charlene McShan, Elaine Hardimon, both of Widener, Margaret Ann Hardimon of Forrest City, and Marlene Denise Ross of San Antonio, Texas; four sisters, Mattie Willis of Grenada, Miss., Belle Carter of Steele, Mo., Willie Mae Shack and Katie Tedford, both of Gore Springs, Miss.; 28 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A MEMORIAL for Mrs. Ross will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Widener Grove Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Ronald A. Williams officiating, under the direction of Clay Funeral Home.
ROSS NICKOLAI CADEN 3 2006 MAY 25 2006 BELL
Caden Ross, age 10 weeks, son of Christopher and Na'Cole Ross, died suddenly and unexpectedly on May 25, 2006, at his home in East Peoria, Illinois.Caden is survived by his parents, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen (Le'Ann) Ross of Caldwell and Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Judy) Haynie of Searcy. His great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray (Nancy) Halbert of Palestine, Mrs. Marilyn Thompson of Colt and the late Mr. Ralph Ross of Tumbling Shoals. Also Mr. and Mrs. Mack Fulgham of Bald Knob and a special aunt, Mallory Ross of Peoria.Services will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Palestine at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Don Martin of Jonesboro officiating. Burial will follow in Bell Cemetery in Palestine.Visitation will be Monday, May 29, 2006 from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Birth: Mar. 15, 2006PeoriaPeoria CountyIllinois, USA Death: May 25, 2006PeoriaPeoria CountyIllinois, USA Caden was born to my brother and sister-in-law Chris & Na'Cole Ross in the wee hours of the morning on March 15, 2006 in Peoria, IL after a long hard labor. He wasn't fussy, loved his bouncer chair, and was probably the most beautiful baby boy I've ever seen (not being partial or anything!)On a late Thursday afternoon on May 25th, 2006 at 10-weeks old, Caden passed away in his sleep. The coroner ruled his death as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Caden leaves behind his parents: Chris & Na'Cole Ross of Peoria, Illinios. Both sets of grandparents: Bill & Judith Haynie of Searcy, Arkansas, Alan & LeAnn Ross of Forrest City, Arkansas.Three aunts: Mallory Ross of Peoria, Illinios, Laura Osburn of Searcy, Arkansas, and myself of Little Rock Arkansas. I hope your having the time of your life with the Angels Caden. You will never have to experience the pains here on earth. You had a free ticket to Heaven. I will see you soon baby boy. Aunt JoJo misses you. PICTURE
ROSS RALPH HENRY 2 27 1939 1 21 2001 MARIANNA MEMORIAL
Mr. Ralph Henry Ross, age 61, of Tumbling Shoals, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001 at Baptist Medical Center in Heber Springs. Mr. Ross, born Feb. 27, 1939, was the son of Marvin Ross and Mary Bell Nicholas Ross. He lived in the St. Francis County area most of his life and was the owner of Ross Construction Company for 28 years. He retired to Tumbling Shoals 10 years ago. Mr. Ross is survived by his wife Helen, of the home; four sons, Ricky Ross, of Lonoke, Allen Ross and Heath Ross, both of Caldwell, and Todd Ross of Haynes; a step-son, Bryan Meeks, of Dallas, Texas; a step-daughter, Jana Meeks, of Searcy; two brothers, Jerry Ross and Melvin Ross, both of Gill; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Alvin Ross, Billy Joe Ross and Austin Ross. Visitation services for Mr. Ross will be Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Morgan Chapel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Colt Baptist Church with Bro. Carl Baldwin officiating and assisted by Bro. Charles Bradley. Burial will follow at the Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery in Marianna under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.
ROSS VIRGINIA MRS. DWYER 10 9 1927 9 25 2000 POSEY
Mrs. Virginia "Nicky" Dwyer Ross, age 72, of Forrest City, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, in Memphis. Mrs. Ross was a Communicant of St. Francis Catholic Church in Forrest City. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ross, and her son John Ross Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Quinn and Marie Ross, both of Memphis; two sons, Marty Ross, of Memphis, and Sean Ross, of Little Rock; a sister, Elizabeth Foley, of Memphis; a brother, Robert Dwyer, of Memphis; and two grandsons. There will be a Memorial Mass for Mrs. Ross on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at 11 > a.m., at Poor Clare Monastery in Memphis, with burial following at Lucy Cemetery. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Monastery of St. Clare. ch in Brinkley, with Rev. Jim McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow at Posey Cemetery in Wheatley.
ROSS ZELLA LORENE MRS BROWN 10 30 1919 3 12 2001 ST.MARY'S
Mrs. Zella Lorene Ross, age 81, formerly of Forrest City, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at the White County Medical Center in Searcy. Mrs. Ross was born on Oct. 30, 1919, in Augusta. She was the daughter of Thomas Brown and Girtrude Poole Balch. She lived in Forrest City until moving to Pangburn in 1995. Mrs. Ross was retired from Sanyo Manufacturing. She is survived by one daughter, Ann Farrar Kerby of Pangburn; a son, Donald Farrar of California; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2001, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at 2:30 p.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Helena with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
ROSSER GLORIA MRS WOODS 9 13 1950 1 27 2007 ST.PAUL CME CHURCH NATIVE-FCHS-1968 USARMY
Mrs. Gloria Woods Rosser, age 56, of Lagrange, Ga., died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange. Mrs. Rosser was a native of Forrest City, a veteran of the United States Army where she was a chaplain. She was a 1968 graduate of Forrest City High School and worked for the state of Georgia in the mental health and counseling division. Mrs. Rosser is survived by her husband, Johnny Rosser of Lagrange, Ga.; a daughter, Naomai Brigety of Lagrange; two sons, Nehemiah Suggs of Little Rock and Johnathan Rosser of Lagrange; her mother, Delores Woods of Colt; a sister, Cecilia McDonald of Fort Smith; five brothers, Emund Woods and Norbert Woods both of Oxford, Miss., Everette Woods Sr., Ernest Woods and Errol Woods Sr. all of Colt. She was preceded in death by her father, Theron Woods; a sister and three brothers. Funeral services for Mrs. Rosser were held on Saturday, Feb, 3, 2007, at the St. Mary United Methodist Church in Hogansville, Ga. Burial followed at St. Paul CME Church Cemetery in Lone Oak, Ga. Thrasher and Son Funeral Home of Hoganville, Ga. was in charge of all arrangements.Published: 2007-02-07
ROUNTREE EDWARD CLARK SR REV. 10 25 1919 9 12 1999 HUGHES
Rev. Edward C. Rountree Sr., age 79, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at his home. He was born Oct. 25, 1919, in Pine Bluff, and was the son of Wiley C. Rountree and Geraldine Clark Rountree. He lived in Forrest City since 1942, serving churches in the area and pursuing a career as a postal employee. He attended Phillips University in Enid, Okla. and Vanderbilt University Divinity School in Nashville, Tenn. and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He served churches in Oklahoma, Kentucky and Arkansas. He married Jane Waterman and she survives him along with two sons, Edward Rountree Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. and Tom Rountree of of Forrest City; one daughter, Martha Gaines of Forrest City; two sisters, Gerry Ragland of Fayetteville and Winifred Rogers of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A MEMORIAL will be held at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, 1999 with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ROUTON WILLIAM RALPH II 4 22 1924 8 26 2001 ROSE HILL USARMY AIR CORPS-WWII
Mr. William Ralph "Bill" Routon II, age 77, of Hope, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001, at his home. Mr. Routon was born April 22, 1924, in Hope and was the son of the late Ralph Routon and Lillian Carrigan Routon. He was a 1942 graduate of Hope High School, he served with the U.S. Army Corps in England, attended Henderson College and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and was a farmer. Mr. Routon was also a board member of the Citizens National Bank for 40 years. He was appointed in 1993 to the state's Red River Commission, was a 16-year-member of the Hope School Board and was also on the board for the School of Hope, a school for handicapped and mentally challenged children. He was also a member of the Yellow Creek Hunting Club of McNab, a Mason, a Shriner, the Rose Hill Cemetery Association and was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church. Mr. Routon is survived by his wife Bonnie Anthony Routon of the home; a daughter, Jane Arnold of Little Rock; three sons, Stephen Anthony Routon of Forrest City, William Ralph Routon III of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. and John Graydon Nelms Routon of Hope; a sister, Lenora Cross of Fort Belvoir, Va.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services for Mr. Routon were held Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001, at the First United Methodist Church in Hope with Rev. Larry Ott and Rev. Ralph Hale officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Herndon Funeral Home.
ROWE Mary Bob MRS LINDSEY 11 2 1942 5 3 2004 FPARK
6548-Mrs. Mary Bob Rowe, age 61, of Caldwell, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at her home.Mrs. Rowe was born Nov. 2, 1942, in Jackson, Tenn., the daughter of John C. Lindsey Jr. and Floyd Estelle "Pug" Johnson Lindsey. She made her home in Caldwell for all of her life and worked for Woodruff Electric. She was a member of the Lindauer Road Church of Christ.Mrs. Rowe married Neill Campbell Rowe in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by two sons, Lin Rowe of Tullahoma, Tenn. and Rob Rowe of Caldwell; two daughters, Kristi McCain of Forrest City and Toby Rowe of Caldwell; four brothers, Rusty Lindsey of Ghana, West Africa, Gene Lindsey of Harrison, Stevie Lindsey of Forrest City and Mark Lindsey of Corydon, Ind.; and six grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Rowe will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.
ROWE WILMA HOPE MRS GRAY 9 8 1912 1 10 2001 FPARK
Mrs. Wilma Hope Gray Rowe, age 88, formerly of Forrest City and Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at the Beverly Nursing Home in North Little Rock.Mrs. Rowe was born on Sept. 8, 1912, in Jasper, Ala. She was the daughter of John L. Gray and Barbara V. Anderson Gray. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ.Mrs. Rowe was married to Olan Ray Rowe in 1932, and he preceded her in death in 1976. She is survived by two daughters, Rita Greer, of Rome, Ga., and Carol Barry, of Pine Bluff; one son, James M. Rowe, of Forrest City; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Rowe will be Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forrest Park Cemetery. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
ROWLAND GEORGE M. 1852 2 4 1904 UNKNOWN
Death of George M.Rowland=George M.Rowland, Assessor of St.Francis County, died last night, Feb.4,1904, at his home in Colt; after an illness of about three hours. While working in his barnyard about 6 pm, he was taken with a pain in his jaw, and the pain increased down his neck and into his left side. He suffered terribly, and Dr.L.H.Merritt was sent for and arrived about 8 pm. Everything was done that could be thought of, and a few minutes before he died, he seemed to be resting much easier. Death had put its quieting hand upon him, and he passed away around 9:15 pm. George Rowland was widely known, loved, and respected throughout the county, and his death is regretted by hundreds of friends and acquaintances. He was about 52 years of age, and leaves a wife and one child, a boy of 14 years. The remains will be interred in the Hughes or Roy cemetery today. 2-5-1904
ROWLAND JESSE F. UNK 7 12 1896 FCTIMES
MEMPHIS-THE NEWS OF THE SUICIDE OF JESSE ROWLAND IN MEMPHIS REACHED THIS CITY SUNDAY, AND HIS REMAINS ARRIVED MONDAY MORNING, AND WERE TAKEN TO HIS MOTHER'S HOME IN HAYNES FOR INTERMENT. THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT WAS TAKEN FROM THE MEMPHIS SCIMITAR:THE CLERK ON DUTY AT THE GASTON HOTEL REMEMBERS WELL THE ARRIVAL YESTERDAY OF JESSE F.ROWLAND AND HIS PRETTY LITTLE BRIDE. THE PAIR HAD JUST BEEN MARRIED SIX WEEKS PREVIOUS AT THEIR HOME IN HAYNES, ARK.,WHERE ROWLAND HAD BEEN ENGAGED IN BUSINESS.AFTER THE CEREMONY THE COUPLE WENT TO HELENA, ARK., AND REMAINED A WHILE AND THEN WENT TO FRIAR'S POINT, AND FROM THAT POINT CAME TO MEMPHIS AND REMAINED HER A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO RETURNING HOME. ROWLAND SEVERAL YEARS AGO HAD A REPUTATION AS A "HEAVY DRINKER", AND HAD UNDERGONE TREATMENT AT THE KEELEY INSTITUTE. WHILE IN MEMPHIS, HE STARTED DRINKING AND GAMBLING, SPENDING HIS ENTIRE FORTUNE. SHORTLY THEREAFTER HE BOUGHT SOME POISON, KISSED HIS WIFE GOODBYE, AND WENT ELSEWHERE IN THE CITY WHERE HE TOOK THE POISON AND DIED. HE HAD OWNED A PLANTATION IN HAYNES, ARK.7-17-1896
ROWLAND LULA MRS FERGUSON 12 26 1887 12 1972 FPARK NATIVE
4747-Birth: Dec. 26, 1887 Death: Dec., 1972 Mrs. Lula Rowland, 84, died shortly before 10 o'clock Wednesday night at the Boone County Hospital at Harrison, where she had been a patient for about a week. Mrs. Rowland had been in very poor health for the past several years.A native of St. Francis County, she was born here December 26, 1887, and was the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Ligon Ferguson and William Carroll Ferguson. Mrs. Rowland had spent her life here in and around Forrest City. She had resided in Harrison with her daughter for the past three years.She was a member of the First United Methodist Church here.Her husband Tom J. Rowland, who she married in 1908 preceeded her in death in 1953.Funeral services by Rev. Bryon McSpadden and Dr. Earl Hughes will be held at Stevens Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery.Survivors include one son, Tom J. Rowland of Idaho; four daughters, Miss Virginia Rowland, Mrs. Joe Miller both of Harrison, Mrs. Louis Jones and Mrs. Heber Hughes, both of Forrest City; one brother, Joe E. Ferguson Sr. of Forrest City; one sister, Mrs. M W. Francis of Forrest city, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
ROWLAND MILDRED W. MRS THOMPSON 9 22 1909 4 1 2002 FPARK NATIVE
6063-Mrs. Mildred Rowland, age 92, of Forrest City, died Monday, April 1, 2002, at her home in Forrest City.Mrs. Rowland was born Sept. 22, 1909, in Caldwell, the daughter of Rev. W. M. Thompson and Hulda Victoria Cash Thompson. She lived in Forrest City most of her life, was a housewife and a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church.Mrs. Rowland married William Marion Rowland in 1960, and he preceded her in death in 1962.Survivors include three daughters, Lairean Staggs of Tennessee, Jane Stevenson of Forrest City and Betty Hudson of Elaine; four sons, Bearl Staggs of Missouri, Frank Staggs and Bobby Staggs, both of Forrest City and Keby Joe Staggs of Conway; 48 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.
ROY JOHN LEWIS 1827 10 11 1896 FCTIMES NATIVE
UNCLE" JOHN LEWIS ROY, A NATIVE OF ST.FRANCIS COUNTY, AND THE OLDEST RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY, DIED AT HIS HOME SEVEN MILES NORTH OF THE CITY, MONDAY AFTERNOON, OCT.11,1896. HE WAS 69 YEARS OF AGE, A MEMBER OF THE MASONIC FRATERNITY, THE KNIGHTS OF HONOR, AND A DEVOUT MEMBER OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH. HE HELD THE ESTEEM OF ALL WHO KNEW HIM, AND IN HIS DEATH THE COMMUNITY LOSES ONE OF IT'S MOST WORTHY CITIZENS. 10-16-1896
ROYAL BRIDGETTT MRS LAYTON 2008 PLEASANT PLAINS
Bridgett RoyalPublished: Wednesday, October 22, 2008PLEASANT PLAINS - Bridgett Juanita Layton Royal, 26, of Pleasant Plains died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008.Arrangements will be announced by Willis Funeral Service of Batesville.
RUCKER ANNA DOZIER MRS. UNK 2 17 1903 UNKNOWN
Anna Dozier Rucker, wife of Houston Rucker, colored, died on the Cook farm, near Widener, Tuesday, Feb.17,1903, from meningitus. She was much respected by both white and blacks. 2-20-1903
RUCKER Ben UNK 9 1895 FCTIMES
9-13-1895 - Rucker - Ben - - Deputy Sheriff G.N. Laughinghouse while arresting Ben Rucker, and in a struggle, a pistol went of several times, missing the deputy, and fatally wounding Ben Rucker after 24 hours.
RUCKER DAVID SR. 1947 12 12 1999 FORREST CITY
David Rucker Sr., 52, of Forrest City, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at St. Benard Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Rucker was a sanitation worker for the city of Forrest City. He is survived by his mother, Luiza Rucker of Forrest City; a daughter, Denise Rucker of Jonesboro; two sons, David Rucker Jr. and Michael Rucker both of Jonesboro; four sisters, Bertha Rucker, Carrie Gadison and Earstine Jackson all of Rochester, N.Y., and Hattie Wright of Forrest City; four brothers, Joseph Rucker of Forrest City, LeRoy Rucker of Rochester, N.Y., Argee Rucker of Chicago, Ill., Ruhen Rucker of Jonesboro and three grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kennedy Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at United Christian M.B. Church with Rev. J.W. Lockhart officiating. Burial will follow at FORREST CITY under the direction of J.E. Kennedy Funeral Home.
RUFF ALICE MRS 9 1 1936 8 5 2008 FORREST CITY
Mrs. Alice Triggs Ruff, age 71, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Ruff was born Sept. 1, 1936, in Marion, and was retired from Sanyo Manufacturing. She is survived by her husband, Mildred Ruff of Forrest City; two daughters, Essie Triggs and Judy Triggs, both of Forrest City, and one son, Ray Triggs of Forrest City; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Ruff will be held Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Clay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at 3 p.m., at New Light M.B. Church with Rev. Jessie McClure officiating. Burial will follow in FORREST CITY.Published: 2008-08-07 Forrest City Times Herald
RUFF DOVEY E. MRS. UNK 11 2 1905 HUGHES
Mrs.Dovey E.Ruff died yesterday at Madison, Nov.2,1905, of consumption. She was a widow and leaves eight children. Her eldest son was killed ten years ago by being crushed by a tree he had felled. Mrs.Ruff was a sister to Mrs.L.H.McGuffey of this city, and she and the bereft children have our sincere sympathy. The funeral services were in Madison at her home, and interment was in the Hughes cemetery this afternoon. Mrs.Lee Dougherty of Memphis, came to the funeral of her aunt. 11-3-1905
RUFF WILLIAM LIVINGSTON 1855 10 30 1901 HUGHES CSA
11-8-1901 OBITUARY=William Livingston Ruff? died at the family residence in Madison, on Wednesday, Oct.30.1901. after suffering for four years with the dreaded disease consumption, aged 46?years. The funeral was held Thursday with Rev.W.C.Davidson officiating. A large concourse of friends and relatives assembled at the Hughes cemetery to pay their tribute of last respect. William was born in Memphis on Aug.8,1855? when his mother died, and his father brought him to Madison to live with Mr.John Cole. He was a soldier in the civil war, not remaining there, he went to Helena to make a living, (hard to read). Mr.Rolf was married to Mrs.Daniel Harden and had eight children, five girls and three boys, all of whom survive him.
RUNYAN ERNESTINE MRS DARNALL 6 11 1912 3 1 2004 MT.VERNON NATIVE
Mrs. Ernestine Darnall Runyan, age 91, of Little Rock and formerly of Forrest City, died Monday, March 1, 2004, at Presbyterian Village in Little Rock.Mrs. Runyan was born June 11, 1912, in Aubrey, the daughter of Dr. Ernest Darnall and Sallie Williams Darnall. She was a member of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church in Forrest City for over 68 years where she served as an Elder, president of the Women of the Church and Circle Chairman at various times. She was also a member of the Musical Coterie.Mrs. Runyan is survived by two daughters, Sara Jane Douglass of Little Rock and Ann Thompson of Olive Branch, Miss.; a sister, Sara D. McGee of Conway; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William E. Runyan.Graveside services for Mrs. Runyan will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Forrest City. A MEMORIAL will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2004, at 11 a.m., at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Shauna Silmon and Rev. Lisa Anderson officiating. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
RUSSELL CHARLES ALLEN 5 17 1941 12 13 2005 HUGHES USARMY
Mr. Charles Allen "Charlie" Russell of Forrest City, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Forrest City.Mr. Russell was a truck driver for Consolidated Personnel and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church.Mr. Russell is survived by his wife, Janet Russell of the home; two daughters, Candi Russell Kilgore of the home and Susan Thigpen of Forrest City; one sister, Patsy Packard of Memphis; and two grandchildren.Visitation for Mr. Russell will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. graveside at Hughes Cemetery.-
RUSSELL CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL JR. 11 19 1999 1 1 2000 CRITTENDON MEMORILA PARK
Christopher Michael Russell Jr., one month 12 days, of Hughes, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his parents, Christopher Michael Russell Sr. and Heather Russell of Hughes; his grandparents, William and Dorothy Bell of Hughes, Jim and Linda Reynolds of West Memphis, Spencer and Kathy Russell of South Carolina, and Ray Hugueley of Hughes; a half sister Peyton Ashton Wise of Hughes; a half brother, John Freeman Chamness of Hughes. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in West Memphis with burial to follow at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
RUSSELL JOHN unk 8 27 1910 UNKNOWN
9-2-1910 John Russell, was shot and killed in a general shooting affray at a dance near Raggio, in Lee county Saturday night, Aug.27,1910. He entered as a peacemaker, and several others were killed and wounded. Sheriff Ford arrested several of the survivors.
RUSSELL MARGARET JEAN MRS RUSSELL CASTEEL NATIVE
Mrs. Margaret Jean Russell, age 51, of Forrest City, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Hospital in Little Rock. Mrs. Russell was born Nov. 14, 1957, in Forrest City, the daughter of Eugene Russell and Martha Mae Porter Russell. She was a 1976 graduate of Forrest City High School and was a retired secretary for the National Guard. Mrs. Russell married Jospeh W. Austin in 1977 and he survives her along with two daughters, Jomar A. Adkins of Forrest City and Dawn Austin of Little Rock; six sisters, Flora Russell of Forrest City and Helen Brown, Bobbie Russell, Ruby Russell, Ora Russell and Doris Russell all of Little Rock; two brothers, Jessie Russell and Larry Russell both of Forrest City; three grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Visitation for Mrs. Russell will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Woodhouse Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at 2 p.m. at the Prosperity M.B. Church. Burial will follow in CASTEEL.Published: 2008-11-20
RUSSELL YOUNG SON UNK 1910 HUGHES
Birth: unknown Death: 1910 From: The Forrest City Times Newspaper in 1910(CD disk from Times Herald Newspaper In Forrest City/disk 1910-1912 page 7[bottom of page])Mr. and Mrs. John Russell Lose SonWe deeply symphatize with Mr. and Mrs. John Russell of Colt, in the death of their youngest son, which sad event occured last Sunday. He was about eight years old and succumbed to an attack of malarial fever, after a short illness. Deceased was a most promising boy and his dismise id a terrible bereavement to those who loved him. The precious remains were interred in the Hughes Cewmetery Monda. Rev. Henry May conducting the religious ceremonies. The funeral was largerly attended, and many friends of the family offered sincere condolences. May God comfort them in the deep gloom which now weights upon their hearts.
RUTLEDGE James Mrs. UNK 10 6 1895 FCTIMES
Mrs.James Rutledge, died last Sunday. Two children, one a girl of about 12 years, and son Charley are left in the cold world.10-11-1895
RUTLEDGE James UNK 10 10 1895 FCTIMES
James Rutledge, an old residenter, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. He was complaining for several days, but had so far recovered as to work part of Wednesday. During the night he was attacked with billious colic, but nothing serious was thought of it. Thursday morning, his son Charley, who was sleeping in the same bed, was startled out of his wits on discovering that his father was dead.10-11-1895
RYAN LILLIE MAE MRS POE 8 23 1910 8 23 2002 FPARK
Mrs. Lillie Mae Ryan, age 92, of Forrest City, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at her home.Mrs. Ryan was born Aug. 23, 1910, in Parkin, the daughter of Lindsey Poe and Ida Hearn. Mrs. Ryan lived in Forrest City all of her life, was a housewife and member of the Second Baptist Church.Mrs. Ryan married W.L. "Dick" Ryan in 1936 and he preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Ryan is survived by two daughters, Robbie Sue Manley and Delores Turner both, of Forrest City, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Visitation for Mrs. Ryan will be Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home. Services will be Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Forrest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.