ARFamilies.info presents, Oark Cemetery, Johnson County

Oark Cemetery
also known as Melson Cemetery

Oark Cemetery
Latitude: 35.68944 Longitude: -93.57222
(Directions to cemetery provided by Rosa Cline)

Photo by: Gerald Brewer. Thanks Gerald!

Oark Cemetery Decoration is held the third Sunday in May.
As of the fall of 2007, cemetery donations can be made to: Oark Cemetery Fund, c/o Don Vaught, HC 62, Box 106, Ozone, Arkansas 72854
A special Thank You to Loretta Brewer for providing several grave marker pictures.
If you would like to submit family histories on individuals buried here, please send an email to: Judy Tate

(View pictures of Markers in album at bottom of page) Delbert Abercrombie April 8, 1927 January 4, 2005 Age 77 years, of Oark, Arkansas Son of Jim Abercombie and Ophelia Barnes Husband of Bessie Children: Karen BRIGGS, Jennifer RAMERIZ, Butch, Darrell Step-Children: Danny Longacre, Paul Alexander, Sandra ROBINSON, Debra HAMMONS With Don Collie officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Ophelia Barnes Abercrombie September 8, 1906 June 4, 1991 Ophelia A. Age 84 years, of Oark, Arkansas Born Hugo, Oklahoma Widow of James Abercrombie Surviving sons: Delbert, Jack, and William Burial by Hardwick Funeral Service Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #12) Elbridge Acord October 4, 1935 June 4, 1998 Age 62 years, of Pettigrew, Arkansas Son of Joe Acord and Wilma Combs Husband of Merle Kennedy Married November 27, 1954, per grave marker Children: Sonya McCOY, Brenda ELZEY, Arzella MORROW, Mark, Travis Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Infant Acord No Dates Son of John Thomas Acord and Elzada Griffith John T. Acord March 3, 1909 August 12, 1971 John Thomas Acord Age 62 years, Route 5, Springdale, Arkansas Son of James W. Acord and Clara Inda Evans Husband of Elzada Griffith Surviving Siblings: Joe, Zula STEPP and Equilla KARR With Rev. C. W. Melson officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Elzada Acord October 20, 1909 September 16, 1994 Age 84 years, of Springdale, Arkansas Born Salus, Johnson County, Arkansas Daughter of Nathan Griffith and Amanda Callahan Widow of John Thomas Acord Children: Cloma Jean SNODGRASS, Johnnie Lea YARBROUGH, Benny Ray, and Bobby Joe Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate John Turner Acord August 25, 1861 January 7, 1934 Born and died Friley, Johnson County, Arkansas Son of William Gordon Acord and Martha Casey Husband of Sarah Zulema Kosier Married December 28, 1902 Johnson County, Arkansas Surviving son: Herbert Survived by three daughters, first names not given in obituary Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Sarah Acord February 6, 1862 February 6, 1934 Daughter of James Kozier and Adaline Howard Adam Allen March 15, 1860 November 23, 1921 Died Oark, Johnson County Son of Joseph Allen and Fanny Higgins Husband of Ellen Vaught Information From: Loretta Brewer View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #14) Sarah Ellen Allen March 21, 1861 April 18, 1944 83 years old, of Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Isaac James Vaught and Semiramus Frances Douglas Surviving daughters: Mrs; Essie EATON and Mrs. Delia HIGNITE Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #13) J. B. Anglin January 12, 1906 August 19, 1987 John B. Anglin Son of James Mace Anglin and Emma Baker Husband of Gertie G. Mooney Gertie Mooney Anglin August 6, 1911 March 9, 1982 Daughter of Robert Mooney and Meddie Mae Cowan Last known address: Barling, Sebastian County, Arkansas View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #15) Albert Lafayette Arbaugh October 15, 1842 December 8, 1919 Born Oark, JOhnson County Son of John Arbaugh and Mary Davidson Husband of Martha Atkins Information From: Loretta Brewer Martha Arbaugh October 2, 1874 February 23, 1944 Born Springfield, Greene County, Missouri Children: Marcellous Monroe,Eliza J., David B., John Francis, Troy Elmer, Ettie, Clearsie Margaret, Annie, Lizzie, George Washington Information From: Loretta Brewer View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #16) Chaney Belle Arbaugh October 27, 1900 December 26, 1988 Born and Died Ozone, Johnson County, Arkansas Daughter of Joseph Cyrus Cowan and Sarah Ann Roberts Widow of Charlie Arbaugh, he is buried Pleasant Valley Cemetery San Miguel, California Married February 17, 1917 Charlie (August 4, 1895-July 9, 1969) was son of Marcellus Monroe Arbaugh and Lucinda Catherine Holt Information From: Loretta Brewer View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #17) Submitted by: Gerald Brewer Chester Arbaugh September 7, 1903 July 6, 1986 Age 82 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Dave Arbaugh and Rhoda Allen First Wife: Iva Long Second wife: Leaford Villines Wages Iva Arbaugh July 13, 1909 April 13, 1979 Daughter of Wiliam Long and Rebecca Bryant Died Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas Wife of Chester Truman Arbaugh Married December 26, 1926 Fallsville, Newton County, Arkansas They lived in Boston twp, Newton County, Arkansas in 1930 View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #18) David B. Arbaugh November 25, 1877 September 28, 1964 Age 86 years, of Oark, Arkansas Born Fallsville, Newton County, Arkansas Son of Albert Fayette Arbaugh and Martha Atkins Siblings: Lizzie COWAN, Clearsey STEPP, and Anna NORTON Children: Chester, Nettie(son), Estele, Lafayette, Violett, Odis, Ellen, Velma, Violet With Rev. Carl Johns officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Rhoda Arbaugh January 27, 1883 January 5, 1917 Daughter of Adam Vaught and Sarah Ellen Wife of 'Dave' Arbaugh View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #19) David E. Arbaugh 1906 1983 Age 76 years, of Oark, Arkansas David Estel Arbaugh Died May 14, 1983 Son of David B. Arbaugh and Rhoda Allen Husband of Maude Vaught, married December 22, 1928 Child: JoAnn Arbaugh Husband of Opal Hoskins Husband of Imogene Smith, daughter of Preston Smith and Gracie Thomas... Imogene is buried at Mossville Cemetery, Newton County, Arkansas Maude Vaught Arbaugh 1910 1931 Daughter of Christopher Columbus Vaught and Martha Francis Patterson Wife of David Estel Arbaugh Opal Arbaugh June 20, 1917 November 20, 1937 Wife of David E. Arbaugh Jacob Arbaugh December 29, 1828 September 13, 1863 View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #20) Submitted by: Gerald Brewer Jimmie Arbaugh January 1, 1917 November 20, 1920 Only name on marker is Jimmmie, located in Arbaugh family area Son of Dave Arbaugh and Rhoda Allen View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #21) Submitted by: Gerald Brewer Joann Arbaugh February 28, 1931 Daughter of Estel Arbaugh and Maude Vaught John Arbaugh 1798 1858 Son of Francis Arbaugh and Mary Hennegar Husband of Mary Davidson Mary Davidson Arbaugh 1800 No Date View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #22) Odean Arbraugh May 25, 1937 November 26, 1983 Sr US Navy Korea View Military Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #23) J. B. Atkins March 23, 1859 November 30, 1922 John Benjamin Atkins, known as Ben Son of John William Atkins and Mildred Brown Husband of Polly Ann Cowan Mary Atkins January 14, 1862 February 24, 1933 Age 71 years, of Catalpa, Arkansas, known as Polly Daughter of Robert Cowan and Martha Wheeler Children: Stella MOORE, Berlie HAMMONS, Martha PATTERSON, William R., Lizzie ALLEN, Charlie, Sherman, Ethel CASE, Pearl FARRIS, Walter, Sammie Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Braddock Baker June 11, 1885 June 14, 1975 First wife: Ivy Evans, daughter of Wm Riley Evans and Laura Rylee... her second husband was Ross Walker Second Wife: Fronie Skaggs, daughter of R. L. Skaggs and Joisey Hammons... her first husband was Riley L. Cowan, her last husband was a Horton...her name is on the marker with Braddock Baker, but she was buried in California Mason Coy Russell Baker October 23, 1903 October 19, 1988 Known as 'Irish' Husband of Martha Blau Married August 6, 1924 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Martha Baker March 24, 1904 January 21, 1993 Children: Faye, Coy, Elbert, Jean View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #24) Coy Russell Baker, Jr July 12, 1931 Son of Coy Russell and Martha Blau View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #25) Peggy Jane Baker June 25, 1932 December 20, 1936 Daughter of Fred Baker and Rachel View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #26) Harry W. Bateman November 26, 1982 Husband of Elsie Ritchie Elsie Lucille Bateman June 25, 2001 Age 65 years, of Hartman, Arkansas Daughter of Levi Fredman Ritchie and Ethel Margaret Case Widow of Harry Bateman Child: Teresa STEPP Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Argie Marie Beeman June 12, 2004 Age 68 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of James Henry Bohannon and Martha Susan Case Siblings: Margaret Vaught, Earnest, Odean, Ruby Watson Children: Zelma M. Turner, Velma G. Bryant, Johnny L., Jerry L. With Rev. Johnny B. Case officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Albert A. Bennie April 29, 1884 March 17, 1950 Arkansas PVt 357 infantry 9 Div WWI Husband of Josephine Wharton Upton View Military Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #27) Josephine Bennie 1892 1973 Died Altus, Franklin County, Arkansas Daughter of William Carl Wharton and Malinda Jane Dickerson View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #28) Harl Everrett Berry June 4, 1945 October 1, 2005 Age 60 years, of Oark, Arkansas Born Deer, Newton County, Arkansas Husband of Annie Mae Wood Children: Sherry SPITLER, Cheryl WHITE, Shawn Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Hithia Blaylock September 17, 1912 June 2, 2000 Hithia Hartsel Blaylock Age 87 years, of Hunt, Arkansas Son of William R. Blaylockand Mollie Poteet Husband of Pearl Mooney Children: Eurena HOLLAND Mereta EVANS MEFFORD, Madeline MORRIS Coal Miner Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Pearl Blaylock November 25, 1915 November 23, 2001 Age 85 years, of Hunt, Arkansas Daughter of Robert Mooney and Meddie Cowan Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #29) Alva Boatright July 24, 1894 April 30, 1969 Husband of Pearl Hubbard Pearl Boatright July 6, 1903 August 4, 1995 Daughter of John and Emmer Hubbard View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #30) Carl Hartsell Boen January 16, 1910 November 23, 1916 Son of Willie Lafayette Boen and Mary Lucille Lewis Family Contact: Edna Boen G. W. Boen January 20, 1856 March 12, 1902 General George Washington Boen Son of William Monroe Boen Sr. and Narcissa Jane Farmer Family Contact: Edna Boen View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #31) George Boen September 23, 1861 December 28, 1938 George Washington Boen Age 78 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Jessie Boen and Mary Horner Husband of Phoebe Cowan Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Phobe C. Boen April 30, 1861 May 2, 1954 Phobe Catherine Cowan Boen Age 93 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of Jasper Newton Cowan and Nancy Jane Ray Children: Maude DICKERSON, Pearl WOLFE, Lillie CAMPBELL, Martha UPTON, Amelia HUDSON, Mary Jane, Tennie Myrtle, James, Jasper Eastern Star Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Family Contact: Edna Boen Gurtie Boen May 3, 1909 August 24, 1955 Daughter of James Addison Monroe Reed and Louellen Rudd Information from Family Contact: Edna Boen Hiram Boen June 11, 1842 January 14, 1902 Son of William Monroe Boen Sr. and Narcissa Jane Farmer Husband of Polly Cowan Information from Family Contact: Edna Boen Co E 2nd Inf Ark. Vol...Union Army View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #32) Submitted by: Loretta Brewer Mary Boen January 27, 1851 March 12, 1914 Daughter of Riley Cowan and Phebe Acree Children: Zelpha Isabelle MOONEY, William Riley, James Monroe, Albert Lafayette Information from Family Contact: Edna Boen View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #34) James M. Boen May 10, 1863 October 15, 1871 James Monroe Boen Son of Hiram Boen and Mary Polly Cowan Information from Family Contact: Edna Boen View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #35) James M. Boen September 5, 1882 March 12, 1902 James Monroe Boen Son of William Riley Boen and Sarah Isabelle Melson Information from Family Contact: Edna Boen View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #33) Jasper Lee Boen October 10, 1881 June 3, 1908 Son of George Washington Boen and Phobe Catherine Cowan Died of typhoid Fever Husband of Dulcena (Dove) Pigman Children: two sons, Arlie Boen and Lee Boen Information from Family Contact: Edna Boen View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #36) Mary C. Boen November 29, 1874 August 22, 1891 Daughter of Thomas Franklin Boen and Mary Ann View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #38) Nancy Isabell Boen December 28, 1878 August 17, 1880 Daughter of General George W. Boen and Sarah Joseph Campbell View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #37) Narcissa Jane Boen December 26, 1811 December 1882 Daughter of Aquilla Farmer and Mary View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #39) Ruby Mae Boen No Dates Infant daughter of William T. Boen and Lillie McGuire She is buried between William T. Boen and Ester Reeves Information from Family Contact: Edna Boen View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #40) Sherry Boen March 11, 1964 October 14, 1997 Age 33, of Ozone, Arkansas Daughter of Charles Mason and Nora Brock Children: Brandy, Christopher Wife of Odell Boen With Rev. Robert Boen officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Thomas Franklin Boen June 1920 Viola M. Boen July 18, 1906 June 17, 1907 Daughter of Thomas Franklin Boen and Venie Cline View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #41) W. M. Boen 1848 1919 William Monroe Boen, Jr Son of William Monroe Boen Sr. and Narcissie Jane Farmer First Wife: Elizabeth Jane Warren Second WIfe: Narcisus Jane Farmer View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #42) Martha Boen 1877 1938 Born September 17, 1877 Kingston, Madison County, Arkansas Daughter of Nicholas Prando Cline First Husband: Elisha Baker in 1900, died in 1904 Second Husband: William Monroe Boen in 1905 Information from Family Contact: Edna Boen Family Contacts: Rosa Cline Edna Boen View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #43) Willie P. Boen June 4, 1912 February 6, 1986 Age 73 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of William Monroe Cline Jr. and Martha Cline Child: Leola WARREN Step-children: Reed Sietz, Chester Sietz, CreeVeen SLUSSER Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Family Contacts: Rosa Cline Edna Boen William Monroe Boen June 1, 1813 November 8, 1887 Co D 2nd Arkansas Infantry Regiment View Descendants File Family Contacts: Rosa Cline Edna Boen View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #46) William T. Boen October 4, 1904 March 24, 1959 Son of Thomas Franklin Boen and Vena Lu Cline Information from Family Contact: Edna Boen Lillie Irene Boen June 14, 1917 September 2, 1998 Age 81 years, of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Daughter of Lewis McGuire Born Fallsville, Newton County, Arkansas First Husband: William T. Boen Second Husband: Bill Arnold, buried Boston Cemetery, Madison County Children: Clinton Boen, Harold Boen, Clayton Boen, Lois Boen COMBS Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Family Contact: Edna Boen View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #44) Ernest Lee Bohannon December 9, 2003 Age 59 years, of Coal Hill, Johnson County, Arkansas Son of James Henry Bohannon and Martha Susan Case Children: Jennifer McCORMICk and Teddy Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate James Henry Bohannon June 07, 1909 June 04, 1982 Son of Jobe Bohannon and Lizzie Bryson Husband of Martha Susan Case Martha Susan Bohannon December 5, 1995 Age 76 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of Benjamin Jackson Case and Nannie McGuire Wife of James Henry Bohannon Children: Argie BEEMAN, Margaret VAUGHT, Ruby WATSON, Odean, and Earnest Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Family Contact: Rosa Cline Odean 'Bud' Bohannon January 16, 2004 Age 66 years, of Lamar, Johnson County, Arkansas Son of James Henry Bohannon and Martha Susan Case Children: Jo Ann MIZE, Deborah GRIGSBY, Ronnie, Jerry, Lonnie With Rev. David Zeiler officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Demoss Bricker No Dates George A. Brown 1886 1959 Larry Butts March 11, 1945 August 6, 1969 Son of Marie and Tom McKinney View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #3) Family Contact: Rosa Cline Wallace O. Byrd Jr. May 20, 1916 May 20, 1916 View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #47) Kelsey Callahan November 10, 1836 April 19, 1890 Mason View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #48) Amanda Catherine Campbell February 20, 1862 September 17, 1899 Wife of Jackson Lafayette Campbell Married January 6, 1881 Johnson County, Akansas View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #49) James L. Campbell April 20, 1884 July 20, 1884 Son of Jackson Campbell and Amanda Melson View picture of grave Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #50) Arlie S. Case March 8, 1913 March 8, 1929 Son of Jasper N. and Ethel Atkins View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #11) Family Contact: Rosa Cline Jasper N. Case September 29, 1890 May 29, 1978 Son of Andrew Jackson Case and Clara A. View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #8) Family Contact: Rosa Cline Ethel L. Case February 25, 1897 September 5, 1962 Daughter of Benjamin Atkins and Polly Ann Cowan View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #5) Kevin Dean Case 1962 May 15, 2004 Age 42 years, of Charlottesville, Virginia Born Fallsville, Newton County, Arkansas Son of Dean Case and Eldean Cox Children: Katy QUALLS and Samantha MULL Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Thurman A. Case September 20, 1921 May 12, 1999 Therman Arthur Case Age 77 years, of Ozone, Arkansas Son of Alfred Tildon Case and Susan Eastep Husband of Gladys Marie Stepp Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate View funeral home Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #9b) Gladys M. Case March 3, 1924 April 12, 1989 Gladys Marie Case Age 65 years, of Fallsville, Newton County, Arkansas Children: Dean Case, and Anna Jean EASLEY Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #9) View back of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #9a) Family Contact: Rosa Cline Effie Equila Clark June 15, 2005 Age 92 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of Jim Acord and Inda Evans First husband: Hoyt Karr Second husband: Omer Clark Children: Joyce Mayes, Darlene Madewell, Doyle, Dale With Paul Bates officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Azz T. Cline November 8, 1890 May 4, 1986 Age 95 years, of Ozark, Arkansas Son of Nicholas Cline and Lucinda Children: Willie, Herman, Thelbert, Evert, Omie BAGLEY Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #1) Family Contact: Rosa Cline Marion L. Cline April 27, 1901 October 24, 1969 Son of Nicholas Cline and Lucenda View picture of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #7) Family Contact: Rosa Cline Nicholas P. Cline February 3, 1848 February 14, 1920 Son of William Madison Cline and Parmelia View foot Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #2a) Lucenda J. Cline December 2, 1861 March 3, 1953 Second wife of Nicholas P. Cline View foot Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #2b) View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #2) Family Contact: Rosa Cline Van Cline December 18, 1898 May 31, 1979 US Army WW II View military Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #6) Ople Cline February 10, 1913 June 15, 1992 View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #10) View back of Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #10a) Family Contact: Rosa Cline Rita Ann Coolidge August 5, 2009 Age 56 years, of Huntsville, Arkansas Daughter of Henry Raymond Schubarth and Faye Baker Siblings: Charles, Clyde, Coy Child: Thomas Henry US Navy Vietnam With Michael Weickersheimer officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Etzel E. Cowan June 30, 1920 September 11, 1994 Age 74 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Born Catalpa, Johnson County Son of Robert cowan and Cora Higgins US Army WWII Coal Miner With Rev. Amos Pledger officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Georgia A. Cowan July 12, 1896 December 1, 1986 Daughter of William Riley Cowan and Millie Hignite Never married Johney N. Cowan September 10, 1896 October 1, 1898 Son of George Washington Cowan and Martha Jane Boen Lillie Jane Cowan September 17, 1909 December 27, 1998 Daughter of William Riley Cowan and Millie Hignite Never married Ralph J. 'Buster' Cowan July 28, 1915 October 30, 2007 Age 92 years, of Central City, Arkansas Born Owark, Johnson County, Arkansas Son of Arthur Cowan and Nora Hammons Siblings: Ernest, G. W. Cowan, Grace Croft, Myrtle Brown, Betty Matherly First Wife: Gladys Langdon Second Wife: Helen L. Children: Rodney, Leah L. UDWIN Mason...fifty plus year member Scottish Rite of Free Masonry in the Valley of the Fort Smith Orient of Fort Smith, Arkansas US Navy WWII Civilian Service Award from the U. S. Navy Department for outstanding construction work Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Robert Thomas Cowan June 20, 1891 September 3, 1990 Born and died in Clarksville, Arkansas Son of William Riley Cowan and Millie Hignite First Wife: Cora Myrtle Higgins Married December 8, 1912 Johnson County, Arkansas Second wife: Marie Cora Cowan March 3, 1893 March 12, 1938 Daughter of Jerry Hignite Marie J. Cowan September 15, 1889 October 3, 1966 Age 77 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Wife of Robert With Rev. Carl Johns officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate William N. Cowan June 5, 1881 May 13, 1967 William Newton Cowan Age 85 years, of Oark, Arkansas Son of George W. Cowan and Permelia Horner Husband of Martha Davis 32nd Degree Mason, Mulberry Lodge #272 With Rev. Frank Clemmons officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Martha A. Cowan March 10, 1884 December 14, 1952 Martha Angeline Cowan Age 64 years, Sulphur Springs, Arkansas Daughter of Joseph M. Davis and Amanda J. Dickerson Surviving Siblings: Minnie Price, Rachel Dillihunt, T. N., Roy Children: W. N., Roy, Verlin, Margaret ADAMS, Inez SHOOPMAN, Maudie HENNIGER, Minne HOWEN, Anna ENGLISH, Emma WAGES With Rev. Paul Bumpers officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate William R. Cowan October 27, 1869 February 2, 1959 William Riley Cowan Son of Robert Cowan and Martha Wheeler Husband of Millie Hignite Millie H. Cowan December 7, 1869 January 23, 1942 Daughter of George W. Hignite and Elizabeth Carnes Willie Cowan February 21, 1906 November 9, 1986 Son of William Riley Cowan and Millie Hignite Never married Effie Equilla Clark February 28, 1913 June 15, 2005 Age 92 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of John Acord and Inda Evans Widow of: 1st husband Hoyt Karr and 2nd husband Omer Clark Children: Joyce MAYES, Darlene MADEWELL Doyle Karr, Dale Karr Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Mary Jo Crowson October 4, 1939 May 6, 1970 Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Vaught Wife of Tony Crowson Children: Mark and Mary Deloris Cummins February 14, 2000 Age 56 years, of Catalpa, Johnson county, Arkansas Daughter of Vollie Kimbriel and Hattie Opal Ritchie WIfe of Paul Ray Cummins Children: Joann WARREN LANTZ, Andy, Ricky, and Don Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Floyd James Daniels September 16, 1934 July 17, 1950 Son of William Edgar Daniels and Mary Elizabeth Davis Victor Marion Daniels 1884 1962 Husband of Dora Isabell Skaggs Dora Isabell Daniels February 20, 1889 July 25, 1957 Daughter of Righter L. Skaggs and Joisey Hammons Wife of Victor Marion Daniels Victor Marion Daniels June 9, 1928 June 8, 1993 Son of Victor M. Daniels and Dora Isabell Skaggs First Wife: Ailene Hill Second Wife: Carolyn Stepp William Edgar Daniels October 12, 1888 September 1, 1975 Son of Edward Howard Daniels and Matilda Ann McIntyre Widower of Mary Elizabeth Davis Mary Elizabeth Daniels April 9, 1896 March 1, 1971 Daughter of George Thomas Davis and Fannie Elizabeth Taylor Bobby Wayne Davis October 6, 1943 September 1, 2009 Son of George Davis and Ava Husband of Kristy Siblings: Sandra, Jerry, Mark With Pastor Robert Jones officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Solomon _. Davis Husband of Dorcus Mays Dorcus Davis Children: Clara and Merle William Edward Denniston February 15, 1925 April 27, 2005 Age 80 years, of Alix, Arkansas Son of Clyde Denniston and Suel Moody Siblings: Charlene Anglen, Mary Berry, Vera Brent, Moody 'Perk' Husband of: Marcet Schurg Children: Mike, Lexia COLLIER, Nellie KNIGHT With Rev. Lance Jones officiating the funeral US Navy and US Army WWII, Korea Charlie Dewberry September 20, 1896 December 27, 1976 Charlie Felix Dewberry Age 80 of Salus, Arkansas Son of Joseph P. Dewberry and Rachel Wages Siblings: Troy, Vern, Maude McMillan, Dova Langdon, Robbie Watson Husband of Sarah Jane Marlow Children: Ernest, Charles, Dorothy Young, Essie Gross, Frankie Hayes Sorenson, Charlene Hodge Howard, Ellen Stewart Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Sarah Jane Dewberry February 15, 1898 December 20, 1968 Age 69 years, of Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Mack Marlow and Mary Hammons Siblings: John, Laura Mullins, chlora Tabor, Jaunita Hodge, Esther Chamberlin With Rev. C. W. Melson officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Elmer Dewberry June 9, 1903 October 27, 1970 Age 67 years, of Oark, Arkansas Husband of Floy Vaught Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Floy Dewberry October 27, 1907 December 19, 1997 Floy Myrtle Vaught Daughter of Christopher Vaught and Martha Frances Patterson Children: Geraoldine THOMAS, Jimmy, Joe Elmer Past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Troy Dewberry March 15, 1908 October 24, 1981 Age 73, of Oark, Johnson County, Arkansas Son of Joseph Dewberry and Elizabeth Wages Siblings: Vern, Maude McMillan, Dovie Langdon, Robbie Watson Husband of Anna Case Married November 13, 1932 Children: Carl, Wilma WRIGHT With Rev. Bill Gregory and Rev. Bill Holt officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Anna Dewberry March 15, 1917 February 2, 1990 Anna Pearl Dewberry Age 73 years, Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Jasper N. Case and Ethel Atkins Siblings: Jasper, Verna Dixon Barnes, Lois Johnson, Josephine Baker Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #4) Family Contact: Rosa Cline Vernie Everett Dewberry August 22, 1914 June 8, 1998 US Army WW II Arrie Ellis Dickerson March 2, 1905 July 29, 1986 Died Ozark, Franklin COunty, Arkansas Son of William Franklin Dickerson and Melvina First Wife: Bethena Ritchie Second wife: Della Melson Della Marie Dickerson May 21, 1918 March 1, 2002 Age 83 years, of St. Paul, Madison County, Arkansas Daughter of Harrison Melson and Julia Emeline Bohannon Widow of Ellis Dickerson Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Cara Hope Dodson May 27, 1961 November 22, 1991 Daughter of Mack E. Turner and Frances Glass Wife of Michael Roger Dodson No children Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Joseph Evan Farmer May 3, 2000 June 10, 2006 Age 6 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Donavan Farmer and Rachel Johnson Shannon Leah Farmer August 7, 2006 Age 32 years, of Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Clinton 'Butch' and Audrey Farmer Siblings: Donavan, Travis, Rishelle Wilson Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Mary Lynn Gibson February 11, 1958 July 14, 1997 Daughter of Tony Crowson and Mary Jo Vaught First Husband: Joe Goldsmith Second Husband: Ben Gibson Benjamin H. Glass August 12, 1883 September 27, 1966 Benjamin Hill Glass Son of Dr. Charles William Glass Husband of Frances Potter Maggie Frances Glass April 17, 1893 September 25, 1985 Wife of Hill Glass Charles 'Charlie' Glass July 14, 2007 Age 49 years, of Hackett, Arkansas Son of Bill Glass and Betty Siblings: Mike, Ray, Bobby Children: Thomas Ray, B. J., Steven, Tyler Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Elmer R. Glass September 1913 July 24, 1997 Elmer Roscoe Glass, known as Pete Son of Hill Glass and Frances Potter Husband of Margaret Grace Cordre Married October 7, 1936 US Army WWII Margaret G. Glass December 18, 1920 December 28, 1987 Margaret Grace Cordre Glass Wife of Pete Glass Jacob Michael Glass October 28, 1988 December 16, 1989 Son of William Michael Glass and Jeanne Makitri Grandson of Michael Glass and Betty Jackson Family contact: Bill Glass Arlene Griffith December 19, 1931 June 15, 1993 Family contact: Ritta Martin Basu This is my mother, daughter of Arthur Ree and Pearl Skaggs First Husband: Clifton Martin Second Husband: James Griffith Myrna Hargis October 16, 1955 September 9, 1970 Age 14 years, of Coffeyville, Kansas Daughter of Roy Hargis and Nina Ray With Rev. Paul Wilhelm officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Roy A. Hargis December 19, 1930 December 1, 1987 Age 56 years, of Coffeyville, Kansas Son of John G. Hargis and Lillie V. Hill Siblings: William, Harold, Pat, Virgie Hagerman, Ruby Turner, Joy Myers Husband of Nina Ray Children: Gary, Bruce With Rev. Frank Shook officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Roy Michael Hargis August 29, 1956 August 10, 1956 Infant son of Roy Hargis and Nina Ray With Rev. Paul Wilhelm officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Charlene Howard November 2, 1936 October 12, 1962 Iva Charlene Howard Daughter of Charlie Felix Dewberry and Sarah Jane Marlow First Husband: Ancie Hodge Children: David Lee Hodge, John W. Hodge Murdered by Second Husband: Junior Desford Howard With Rev. Otis Warren officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Gerald Hart January 13, 1914 November 15, 1977 Age 63 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Husband of Mary Ann Marlow Children: John, Jeannie PENTZ, Debbie, Patricia SPIDLE, Gerald, Robert, Delbert, Mary Ann With Rev. Carl johns officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Kizzie Kennedy Head July 4, 2008 Age 100 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Born Fort Douglas, Johnson County, Arkansas Daughter of James Erving Felkins and Missouri Tennessee Dillon Widow of Robert Kennedy Surviving Children: Ione VALDOVINES, Loretta EVERHART, Merle ACORD, John, Tom With Rev. Richard Snyder officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Billy Joe Ballard Henderson March 31, 2005 Age 43 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Joseph Howard Henderson and Flossie Marie Robinson Siblings: June Brown, Tammy Ray, Leann Stephenson, Joann Wheeler, Bonita Vaughn, Bonnie Greco With Rev. George Farquhar officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Tommye Ione Henschen April 30, 1908 November 16, 1974 Daughter of Benjamin Hill Glass and Maggie Frances Potter John T. Hignite May 18, 1891 May 15, 1965 Son of Henry Hignite and Susan Husband of cleo Neal, divorced, no children Cleo Boen Hill June 4, 1912 August 7, 1955 Daughter of William Monroe Boen and Martha Cline Family Contact: Rosa Cline Venie Lue Hill 1881 April 19, 1955 Daughter of Nicholas P. Cline and Lecenda Jane Dotson Family Contact: Rosa Cline Letha Bernice Hobbs December 14, 2005 Age 44 years, of Bonner Springs, Kansas Daughter of Amon Hobbs and Rosalee Martin Siblings: Wayne, Brenda Children: Jennife, Chancey, Krister Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Delmar Holland July 19, 1907 November 24, 1977 Son of Stephen Holland and Sarah Bowling Husband of Dollie Hoskins US Army WWII 32nd Degree Mason, Mulberry Lodge #272 Dollie Holland November 8, 1908 August 31, 1989 Daughter of Albert B. Hoskins and Addie Brandenburg Siblings: Tommie Mooney, Nancy Jackson, Geneva Thacker Children: L.D., Mouse, Lonnie, Opal, Jenny Melson Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Harvey R. Holland December 26, 1904 March 24, 1991 Son of Stephen Holland and Sarah Bowling Steve Holland January 24, 1875 October 19, 1960 Son of Arra Holland First Wife: Sarah Wharton, buried Buchorn Cemetery Second Wife: Sarah Bowling, buried Oklahoma A. B. Hoskins November 28, 1880 January 7, 1970 First Wife: Addie Brandenburg Second Wife: Ida Warren Smith Addie Hoskins March 8, 1888 May 15, 1960 Daughter of Joseph Brandenburg and Nancy Wife of Albert Barlow Hoskins Ida Hoskins September 12, 1883 May 10, 1967 Daughter of Columbus James and Sarah Duncan First Husband: Sid Warren Second Husband: Albert Hoskins Celia Avo Hubbard April 21, 2006 Age 84 years, of Grannis, Arkansas Daughter of Alec Martin and Ida Mays Widow of Sam Hubbard Children: Verdalee, J. A., Douglas, Bronda KUYKENDALL, Martha NORMAN, Pearl PRITCHETT, Leroy, Dewayne, Donnie With Rev. Timothy Vanderford officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Isaac Ruben Jackson March 28, 1926 September 5, 1991 Son of William Jackson and Nancy Hoskins Husband of Novella Swanson Orvil Jackson 1934 1997 Son of William Jackson and Nancy Hoskins Husband of Iva Warren William K. Jackson March 2, 1906 June 22, 1979 Son of Steve Jackson and Amanda Husband of Nancy Hoskins Nancy Jackson July 26, 1906 April 2, 1992 Daughter of Albert Hoskins and Addie Brandenburg Wife of Kennia Jackson Archel James June 19, 1913 October 1, 1984 Age 71 years, of Russellville, Arkansas Son of Benjamin James and Betty Dixon Siblings: Charlie, Dan, Edna Price, Ruby Wilburn Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Benjamin T. James March 9, 1881 February 13, 1936 Age 55 years Son of Lum James and Sarah Duncan First Wife: Bettie Dixon Children: Claude, Charlie, Archie, Dan Edna PRICE, Ruby HICKEY Second Wife: Mary Wharton Step-Children: Heartsill McMillian, Mrs. Harry McCubbin Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Bettie James April 1, 1876 March 11, 1922 First Husband: John W. Patton Second Husband: Ben James Charlie James November 29, 1894 September 21, 1967 Age 72 years, of Oark, Arkansas Son of Benjamin James and Betty Dixon Siblings: Archel, Charlie, Dan, Ruby Wilburn, Edna Price Husband of Effie Logan Child: Claude Archel James With Rev. Jim Henley officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Clayde M. James June 3, 1904 September 23, 1976 Age 72 years, of Oark, Arkansas Clyde Karr June 12, 1921 March 6, 1968 Age 46 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Frank Karr and Mattie Clark Children: June PENNY, Linda BARGIS With Eddie Cloer officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Andrew Karr September 25, 1868 November 23, 1955 James Andrew Bennett Karr Age 86 years, of Oark, Arkansas Son of Joseph Karr and Sarah Whitmire Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Dora B. Karr October 12, 1871 August 29, 1953 Age 81 years, of Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Henry Reeves and Matt (Martha) Wife of Andrew Karr Children: Nora, Frank, Lela PATTON, Stella WEST Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Frank Karr May 7, 1894 March 21, 1988 Age 93 years, Lakeside, California Charles Frank Karr Son of Andrew Karr and Dora B. Reeves Siblings: Lela Patton, Stella West Husband of Mattie Clark US Army WW I With Jim Taylor Brown officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Mattie Karr 1900 1983 Age 83 years, of Lakeside, California Mattie Pauline Karr Daughter of George W. Clark and Margaret Shelton With Dean Lawyer officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Hoyt Karr September 15, 1912 November 28, 1977 Age 65 years, of Oark, Arkansas Son of William J. Karr and Cora I. Clark Siblings: Virgil, Heartsill, Ruth Easley Husband of Effie Acord Children: Doyle, Dale, Joyce MAYES, Darlene MADWELL Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Joann Karr Daughter of Virgil Karr and Lois Davis Joel Karr 1941 1983 Joel Donald Karr Son of Virgil Karr and Lois Davis Husband of Zelda I. Justice Nora Karr July 29, 1892 January 2, 1944 Age 51 years, of Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Andrew Karr and Dora Belle Reeves Siblings: Lela Patton, Stella West, Frank Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Virgil Karr February 23, 1984 Son of William Josephus Karr and Cora Ida Clark Husband of Lois Davis Lois L. Karr October 24, 2000 Age 81 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of Harrison Davis and Almeda Kizziar Children: JoAnn Karr, Faye YOUNG, Shirley PLATT, Kathleen JOHNSON, and Joel Don Karr Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate J. W. Kennedy January 22, 1942 May 11, 1998 US Army Vietnam Lois Kerr July 3, 1878 June 27, 1935 Wife of C. W. Kerr Children: Benjamin and Leota Anita Mae Kimbrel June 29, 1955 June 30, 1955 Infant Daughter of Edwin Kimbrell and Jaunita Farris Georgia Bernice Kimbrell May 14, 1954 May 15, 1954 Infant Daughter of Edwin Kimbrell and Jaunita Farris Larry Joe Kimbriel November 25, 2000 Age 52 years, of Oark, Arkansas Son of Vollie Kimbriel and Hattie Ritchie Siblings: Deloris Cummins, Joyce Reynolds, Dorothy Criss, Melvin, Doy, Eddie, Gary (twin), Mervin Children: Aaron and Mike With Rev. Clayton Rylee officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Phyllis Ann Kimbrel July 9, 1952 July 10, 1952 Infant Daughter of Edwin Kimbrell and Jaunita Farris Astor Langdon 1913 April 28, 2001 Age 88 years, of Ozone, Arkansas Native of Confluence, Kentucky Son of the Simeon Langdon and Lucinda Morris Husband of Bessie Children: Eula VAUGHT, David Langdon, and Dwaine Langdon Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Jasper Lewis July 13, 1873 May 27, 1918 Jasper Newton Lewis Son of Isham Lewis and Sarah Ann Boen Husband of Ida Lee Melson Sarah Ann Boen Lewis March 10, 1835 July 13, 1904 Daughter of William Monroe Boen and Narcissa Jane Farmer First Husband: Joshua Wharton Second Husband: Isham Lewis Roy Long August 22, 1905 July 30, 1977 Age 71 years, of Oark, Arkansas Died of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Husband of Iva Violet Arbaugh Married October 26, 1929 Children: Betty PENIX, Clyde Mason, Oark Lodge With Rev. Bill Gregory officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Violet Long January 2, 1910 April 8, 2001 Age 91 years, of Centralia, Kansas Daughter of David Benjamin Arbaugh and Rhoda Allen Surviving Sibling: Ellen McMillian Eastern Star With Rev. Amos Pledger officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Andy James Martin November 28, 2005 Age 82 years, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma Son of Alex Martin and Ida Mayes Siblings: Frank, Haskel, Alta Hill, Evon Maruks, Lois Ray, Avo Hubbard, Geneva Lyman, Norma O'Connor Children: Mary HEAVENER, Sue HERD, Odis With Rev. Amos Pledger officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Crystal Cathleen Martin December 9, 2005 Age 28 years, of Eureka, California Daughter of Nolan Martin and Vicky Siblings: Nolan Lee, Nicholas, Nathan, Cherish Manzano, Amanda Freeman, Patricia With Rev. Dorsey Martin officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Larry Clifton Martin September 29, 2007 Age 55 years, of Bentonville, Arkansas Son of Clifton Martin and Arlene Reed Siblings: Nolan, Debbie BAXTER, Ritta M. BASU, Rebecca Griffith Stepfather: James Griffith Husband of Debra Children: Larry C. Jr., Michelle RHODEN, Misty GUFFEY With Rev. Dorsey Martin officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Brenda Mason September 29, 1967 February 9, 1988 Age 19 years, of Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Charles Mason and Nora Lee Siblings: John, Sherry Boen Child: Anthony Michael With Johnathan Payne officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Charles Clifton Mason Jr. March 2, 1942 August 13, 2004 Age 62 years, of Oark, Arkansas Son of Charles Clifton and Marie Sheppard Husband of Nora Lee Brock Children: Brenda, Sherry BOEN, John, Anthony With Bro. Robbie Jackson officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Nora L. Mason February 2, 2009 Age 62 years, of Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Walter Brock and Ila Burnett Sibling: Allison Brock With Rev. Robbie Jackson officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate James T. Mayes January 22, 1868 February 12, 1945 Son of Andrew Jackson Mays and Sophronia Clampitt Siblings: Fannie Wilson, Jane Glazner, Luther, Andrew Age 77 years, of Oark, Arkansas First Wife: Rachel Eggers Second Wife: Rosa Belle Eggers Children: James, Rodney, Luther, Oleander Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Lola 'Dottie' Lorene Mayer August 7, 2008 Age 90 years, Of Ozone, Arkansas Born Fallsville, Newton County, Arkansas Daughter of Charley Arbaugh and Chaney Belle Cowan Widow of Noah Webster Cowan Siblings: Dean, Hoyt, Alvin, Dane, Opel Stepp, Elva Cowan, Marie Kimbrel, Jewell Stewart Children: Kenneth Duane Cowan and J. D. Cowan Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate William D. McMillan July 20, 1860 July 11, 1938 Husband of Clerica Melson Clerica Arminda McMillan October 10, 1869 July 14, 1948 Daughter of Francis Marion Melson and Mary Emaline Kinerdly James McMillen April 20, 1833 May 11, 1923 Son of James McMillan and Winnie Kerbow Husband of Serena Davis Serena McMillen August 15, 1840 1911 B. H. Melson September 16, 1899 January 23, 1979 Benjamin Harrison Melson Son of Francis Marion Melson and Mary Emaline Kinerdly Husband of Julia Emaline Bohannon Julia E. Melson October 15, 1891 October 23, 1967 Benjamin F. Melson 1942 1943 Son of James Francis Melson and Hazel Hill Etta Melson June 18, 1880 November 7, 1965 Age 85 years, of Ozone, Arkansas Etta Blevins First Husband: Abner Smith Eggers Ten Children with Abner Eggers, six survived her: James, John, Oscar, Ernest, George, Rosa VAN LOAH Second Husband: Jasper Melson Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate F. M. Melson August 31, 1838 January 27, 1923 Francis Marion Melson Son of Absolum Patton Melson and Fereba Uptain Husband of Mary Emaline Kinerly Mason Mary E. Melson January 27, 1845 July 31, 1933 Daughter of John Kinerly Francis E. Melson January 7, 1880 May 10, 1881 Son of Francis Marion Melson and Mary Emaline Kinerly Co A 2nd Arkansas Infantry Regiment Enlisted September 2, 1863 at Warren, Arkansas, age 25 years James C. Melson 1953 1953 Son of James Francis Melson and Hazel Hill James Francis Melson October 21, 2002 Age 86 years, of Pettigrew, Arkansas Son of Harrison Melson and Julia Emeline Bohannon Widower of Hazel Hill Children: Francine BOOKOUT, Thelma DAVIS, Doyle Melson Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Hazel Lorene Melson July 10, 1918 December 1, 1956 Daughter of Frank Hill and Edna Hardin John W. Melson March 13, 1868 October 17, 1895 Husband of Ella John W. Melson January 17, 1874 September 28, 1875 Son of Francis Marion Melson and Mary Emaline Kinerly Odis E. Melson May 15, 1912 May 22, 1992 Odis Earl Melson 'Tobe' Age 80 years, of Pettigrew, Arkansas Born Oark, Johnson County Son of Benjamin Harrison Melson and Julue Emaline Bohannon Husband of Anna M. Evans Children: Dolen, Mark,Billy, Anna ACRE Husband of Mildred Elizabeth With Rev. Leslie Elam officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Anna M. Melson March 6, 1920 August 23, 1987 Age 67 years, of Pettigrew, Arkansas Born Filey Creek, Arkansas Daughter of Riley Evans and Laura Riley With Rev. Andrea Ming and Rev. Leslie Elam officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Obie Zearl Melson October 8, 2005 Age 91 years, of Cave City, Arkansas Son of Benjamen Harrison Melson and Julie Emiline Bohannon Siblings: Odis Earl, Francis M., Dela Dickerson First Wife: Bondell Children: Betty June YOUNG, Leroy Second Wife: Virginia With Rev. Freida Turney officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Bondell Melson December 14, 1918 March 28, 1989 Daughter of Kinchen LeRoy Bynum and Ludia Belle Moore Wife of O. Z. Melson Children: Leroy, Betty YOUNG William R. Melson 1867 1951 Son of Francis Marion Melson and Mary Emaline Kinerly Husband of 'Mattie' Belle Bean Martha Melson 1876 1961 Elmer Peter Merkling August 22, 1921 December 1, 2006 Age 85 years, of Oark, Arkansas Son of the late Dominick Merkling and Hellen Smitz Siblings: Edwin, Gerald, Marie Braun, Bernice Braun Husband of Emma Patricia Daniels WWII Mason With Rev. Tim Vanderford officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Emma P. Merkling July 28, 1916 Daughter of Dora Isabelle Skaggs Daniels Fred Walter Montgomery April 12, 2007 Age 59 years, of Fort Smith, Arkansas Son of Edwin Montgomery and Willa French Siblings: Doris Wright, Larry, Dan, Robert, Bill Children: Deborah GRAVES, Bethany BEAN, Stephanie ALLISON, Tim, Dean Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Shirley Mooney May 1, 1949 June 19, 1949 W. R. Mooney November 26, 1843 April 4, 1927 Husband of Zilpha Horner/Turner Co E 2nd Inf Ark. Vol...Union Army Enlisted September 2, 1863 at Jasper, Arkansas, age 21 years Zilpha Mooney February 14, 1833 July 18, 1910 Daughter of Spencer Turner and Parmelia Horner View double Marker in album at bottom of page. (Item #45) William Henry Mooney March 30, 1887 July 3, 1945 Son of William Robert Mooney and Zilpha Horner Husband of Catherine Cowan Married September 10, 1905 Johnson County, Arkansas Catherine Mooney December 19, 1889 April 17, 1971 Daughter of Napoleon Cowan and Rosetta Mathews Children: Elmer, Edna, Willie, Argil C. Moore December 3, 1919 November 12, 1948 Son of Roy Robert Moore and Zora Arbaugh Corman Moore 1930 1931 Edna Lorene Moore March 15, 1932 June 14, 1991 Ethal Moore 1924 Gleen Moore 1940 Hurlon Dean Moore July 20, 1936 August 20, 2005 Age 69 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Roy Robert Moore and Zora Arbaugh Children: Donna COPELAND and Tracy YOUNT Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Junior L. Moore February 2, 1928 August 1, 2001 Age 73 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Robert Moore and Zora Arbaugh Husband of Margie Sexton Children: Loretta WILSON, Connie Moore, and Alan Moore Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Margie Rae Moore June 18, 2003 Daughter of Corbett Sexton and Rosie Acord Wife of Junior L. Moore View Obituary Roy R. Moore 1898 1972 Roy Robert Moore Son George Moore and Fannie Husband of Zora Arbaugh Zora Moore August 17, 1996 Daughter of M. Montgomery Arbaugh and Loucinda Catherine Holt Wanda Moore 1939 Zada Velma Nelson April 2, 1936 August 6, 1968 Daughter of Arlie Skaggs and Bessie Reed Wife of Richard Nelson Child: Kathryn John Martin Davis Nunley March 18, 1963 October 23, 1997 Son of Adopted Father John Nunley and Roseanna Skaggs David F. Patton June 1, 1872 August 23, 1949 Age 77 years, of Oark, Arkansas Children: Roy, Martha JOHNSON, Fay TURNER, Hellen FULMER, Janice COWAN Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Family Contact: Kathy Johnson Elizabeth Prater Patton August 14, 1882 May 23, 1948 Obituary appeared in Hearold Democrat Clarksville, Arkansas...Tuesday May 25, 1948 Family Contact: Kathy Johnson John W. Patton January 17, 1947 Age 78 years, of Oark, Arkansas Native of Kentucky, spent the last sixty years in Oark, where he was engaged in the mercantile business Child: D. R. Patton Funeral services held at Oark Church Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Family Contact: Kathy Johnson Martha Patton Family Contact: Kathy Johnson Thomas Patton June 9, 1882 November 10, 1961 Age 79 years, of Oark, Arkansas Husband of Lela Karr Children: Buran, Marian, Woody, Robert, Carl, Oral, Virgie WIMMER With Rev. Dewel Wright officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Lela Patton April 17, 1896 June 22, 1995 Age 99 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of James Andrew Karr and Dora B. Reeves With Rev. Amos Pledger officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate William Patton September 15, 1911 Charles Frank Phillips May 29, 1883 May 19, 1980 Age 96 years, of Oark, Arkansas Born Madison County, Arkansas Son of Allen Newton Phillips and Sarah Johnson Husband of Amelia Holland Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Amelia Jane Phillips March 24, 1892 June 7, 1983 Age 91 years, of Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Squire Holland and Minerva Napier Survived by nieces and nephews With Rev. L. W. Massengill officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Shirley Ellen Platt 1937 March 10, 2003 Age 66 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of Virgil Karr and Lois Davis Born on Little Mulberry Creek at the Old Rufe Reed Place in Johnson County Children: Kathryn LEHMAN, Bill Platt, Chuck Platt, and Donald Platt Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Levi Fredman Ritchie 1906 1996 Husband of Ethel Margaret Case Ethel Margaret Ritchie 1913 1998 Abraham Robinson 1865 1952 Son of Richard Robinson and Elizabeth Thornberry Husband of Rosa Howell Rosa Robinson 1865 1951 Daughter of Thomas Howell and Elizabeth Sexton Delmar Robinson September 18, 1910 August 1, 1998 Son of Abraham Robinson and Rosa Howell Husband of Nellie M. Warren US Army WW II Korea Orville Robinson March 27, 1907 July 13, 1995 Son of Abraham Robinson and Rosa Howell Husband of Rosa Bell Cowan Rosa Bell Robinson February 7, 1904 August 2, 1972 Daughter of William Riley Cowan and Millie Hignite Faye LoRee Schubarth September 30, 2009 Age 83 years, of Huntsville, Arkansas Daughter of Coy Russell Baker and Martha Blau Siblings: Bernice, Anna, Coy R., Elbert C., Jeanette Pellham Widow of Henry Raymond Schubarth Children: Rita COOLIDGE, Charles, Clyde, Coy With Michael Weichersheimer officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate G. Adolphus Schurg November 25, 1884 February 27, 1961 Son of Louis Schurg and Anna Reider Husband of Keziah Collins Keziah Schurg February 13, 1900 June 9, 1996 Age 96 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of Searle Collins and Nancy Walker Children: Anna ACORD, Elsie CODER, Marcet DENNISON, Lucia FERGUSON, Nellie With Rev. Laland Loyd and Rev. Amos Pledger officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Family Contact: Judy Tate Arlie Skaggs April 15, 2004 Age 89 years, of Rogers, Arkansas Son of William 'Dick' Skaggs and Joyce Hammonds Husband of Bessie Reed Children: Zeda Velma NELSON, Ada, Robbie, Denver, Lura MADWELL, Carolyn TURNER, Leta Mae WHITE, Louvella SHIRLEY, Loyd, MacArthur, Doyle, David, Ben With Rev. Dorsey Martin and Rev. Rusty Martin officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Bessie Skaggs February 7, 2003 Daughter of James Addison Monroe Reed and Lou Ellen Rudd View Obituary Cole C. Skaggs May 20, 1934 April 23, 1993 Son of Orville R. Skaggs and Candy M. Skaggs First Wife: Maxine Palmer Second Wife: Mary Piacenza Hulsey Mary Ann Skaggs September 21, 2008 Age 74 years Daughter of Bert Piacenza and Ida Lante Siblings: Egido Piacenza, Nancy Grover Children: Deborah HARRIS, James Hulsey, Michael Hulsey, Michael Step Children: Corbin Faucett, Anita Tudor, Victoria Stuard With Rev. Amos Pledger officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Denver Skaggs August 14, 1941 November 21, 1970 Son of Arlie Skaggs and Bessie Reed Mack Arthur Skaggs June 22, 2005 Age 60 years, of Springdale, Arkansas Son of Orville R. Skaggs and Candy M. Skaggs Surviving Siblings: Robbie Skaggs, Lura Madewell, Carolyn Turner, Leta Mae White, Louvella Shirey, Loyd, Doyle, David and Ben Husband of Denece Children: Marsha PARKER, Rebecca Skaggs, James With Rev. Dorsey Martin and Rev. Elvon Wolf officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Earnest Loyd Skaggs October 9, 1927 January 19, 1949 Son of Sid Skaggs and Annie Rose Orville R. Skaggs October 4, 1909 September 29, 1998 Orville Roosevelt Skaggs Age 88 years old, of West Fork, Arkansas Son of LaFeyette Skaggs and Joyce Hammonds Widower of Candy Margaret Skaggs Coal Miner Mason Children: Syble BAKER, Orbon 'Bill', Leslie Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Candy M. Skaggs May 26, 1910 January 9, 1950 Daughter of Albert B. Hoskins and Addie Brandenburg R. L. Skaggs August 26, 1851 May 4, 1948 Husband of Joisey Hammons Joisey Skaggs September 19, 1871 August 3, 1916 Sidney F. Skaggs December 25, 1899 August 31, 1964 Sidney Floyd Skaggs Son of Righter Skaggs and Joisey Hammon Annie R. Skaggs February 7, 1901 July 24, 1989 Daughter of Dillard Rose and Mel Vinnie Annie Rose, wife of Sidney Cloma Jean Snodgrass 1935 July 19, 2001 Age 66 years, of Springdale, Arkansas Daughter of John Acord and Elzada Griffith Wife of Elmer Snodgrass Children: Tom Ellis and Bob Ellis With Rev. Danny Williams officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate J. H. Speer 1854 1936 Amanda Gayle Stepp August 22, 1980 November 13, 1996 Age 16 years, of Ozone, Arkansas Daughter of Dolan Stepp and Nancy Caldwell With Rev. Robert Boen officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Douglas Dlae Stepp May 31, 1972 February 19, 1973 Son of Douglas Dale Stepp and Peggy Cummins Efton Stepp June 2, 1918 April 18, 1996 Age 71 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Suel Marcellis Stepp and Sarah Jane James Husband of Opal Arbaugh US Army WWII With Rev. Amos Pledger officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Opal Stepp July 3, 1925 December 12, 1996 Age 71 years, of Ozone, Arkansas Born Fallsville, Newton County, Arkansas Daughter of Charlie Arbaugh and Chanie Belle Cowan Wife of Efton Stepp Children: Delana VAUGHT, Glenn, James, Delbert, Dolen, Ronnie With Rev. Amos Pledger officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Gary Lee Stepp November 18, 1949 July 19, 1997 Son of Labanner Stepp and Hazel Riley Husband of Donna Hogue US Army Persian Gulf John E. Stepp November 26, 1919 June 10, 1998 Son of Joseph A. Stepp and Clersie M. Arbaugh US Army WW II Joseph A. Stepp January 28, 1879 October 31, 1960 Son of William Stepp and Arminta Newman Husband of Clersie Arbaugh Clearsie M. Stepp October 17, 1888 April 14, 1971 Daughter of Albert Lafayette Arbaugh and Martha Atkins Joseph Jack Stepp December 29, 2003 Age of 50 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of LaBanner Alvin Stepp and Hazel Lee Riley Siblings: Verdell Hill, Juanita Hill, Barbara Warren, Carolyn Merkling, Pamela Cannon, Marvin, Douglas, Wayne, Phillip Children: Russell L., Joseph A. With Ron Owen officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate LaBanner Stepp December 2, 1922 January 18, 1992 Son of Joseph E. Stepp and Clersie Arbaugh Husband of Hazel Riley Phyllis Jean Stepp August 27, 1961 January 17, 1962 Daughter of Labanner Stepp and Hazel Riley Peggy A. Stepp 1959 2001 Daughter of Thomas Cummins Wife of Douglas Stepp Robert Wayne Stepp December 21, 1956 May 26, 2009 Age 52 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Banner Stepp abd Hazel Lee Siblings: Joseph, Gary, Shirley, Phyllis Stepp, Verdell, Juanita, Barbara, Carolyn, Pamela, Phillip, Douglas, Marvin With Rev. David Zeiler officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Rubin Wesley Stepp October 19, 2009 Age 75 years, of Coal Hill, Arkansas Son of Sewell Stepp and Sarah James Children: Sarah KNIGHT, Jo Ann MARVIN, Rocky, Roland, Terry, Jimmy Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Shirley Ann Stepp July 12, 1954 May 11, 1956 Daughter of Labanner Stepp and Hazel Riley Troy Stepp April 27, 1913 March 25, 1986 Son of Joseph A. Stepp and Clersie M. Arbaugh US Army WWII Terry Dean Stewart November 1, 2008 Age 36 years, of Wyoming 36th Infantry Desert Storm Army sharp shooter Sibling: Tammy Stewart With Rev. Darin Harden officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Sylvia Delores Suggs May 10, 2008 Age 72 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of Walter Brock and Ila Bernicie Burnett Siblings: Donald Ray Brock, Ellis Dole, Nora Lee MASON Wife of Albert 'Mutt' Leon Suggs Children: Geraldine Stepp, Sharon K. GRIFFIN, Linda Ann KILLER, Melissa CHANG, Jimmy Leon Suggs With Bro. Leo Chang and Bro. Robbie Jackson officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Coy W. Tate February 24, 1912 May 11, 1959 Born in Johnson County, Arkansas Husband of Lilly Allen, divorced Charles Elmer Thomas 1952 1952 Infant Son of Roy Gerald Thomas and Geraldine Dewberry M. C. Turner February 4, 1873 March 19, 1966 Mack Cage Turner Age 93 years, of Oark, Johnson County, Arkansas Retired Farmer Children: William, Sylvester, Lee, Flora ESTEP, Molly HALL, Dora BOHANNON, Minnie SIRATTE With Rev. Charles Wages officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Bobbie Lea Vaught July 9, 1934 July 9, 1934 Infant Daughter of Dennis Vaught and Beatrice Bynum Bobby J. Vaught June 12, 1953 March 13, 1995 Son of G. W. Vaught and Dorothy Williams Husband of Sharon Ashlock Husband of Delana Stepp Married January 25, 1980 Delana Vaught January 1, 1951 Dean Vaught October 31, 1933 November 16, 1933 Son of Sidney Monroe Vaught and Dora Cowan Dennis Vaught May 21, 2007 Age 90 years, of Fayetteville, Arkansas Son of Christopher Columbus Vaught and Martha Patterson Siblings: Denvis Vaught, Floy Dewberry, Ruth McMillian, Maude Arbaugh Husband of Beatrice Children: Mary Jo CROWSON, James 'Stanley' Vaught With Rev. James Dean Waddell and Dr. Buel Curtis officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate C. C. Vaught 1884 1969 Christopher Columbus Vaught Son of George Marion Vaught and Sarah Ann Horner Husband of Martha Francis Patterson Married October 16, 1904 Johnson County, Arkansas Martha Vaught 1884 1962 Daughter of Charles Hardin Patterson and Sarah Catherine Cowan Children: Dennis Harold, Floy Myrtle, and Maude Coy C. Vaught 1918 1944 Son of Sidney Monroe Vaught and Dora Cowan US Navy WWII Dorothy P. Vaught May 11, 1925 April 22, 1952 Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowen Wife of Sidney Vaught George Vaught September 28, 1849 March 9, 1931 Husband of Sarah Honer Sarah Vaught March 15, 1853 November 24, 1929 Hoyt Harding Vaught August 11, 1920 August 12, 1995 Son of Sidney Monroe Vaught and Dora Cowan Husband of Marian US Army WWII Margret B. Vaught November 10, 1844 January 14, 18_5 Daughter of H. M. and M. E. Vaught Peggy Lou Vaught October 14, 1937 October 14, 1937 Infant Daughter of Dennis Vaught and Beatrice Bynum Roy Lee Vaught July 7, 1870 December 13, 1938 Husband of Maude Lewis Sidney M. Vaught April 14, 1891 February 3, 1973 Sidney Monroe Vaught Son of George Marion Vaught and Sarah Ann Horner Husband of Dora Cowan Dora E. Vaught October 25, 1894 March 26, 1989 Daughter of William Riley Cowan and Millie Hignite Tammy J. Vaught March 27, 1962 February 12, 1989 Daughter of Donald Ray Vaught and Eula Jane Langdon Memorial marker only, buried in California Willie Dean Vaught October 31, 1933 November 17, 1933 Spencer Wages July 22, 1904 March 17, 1964 Age 59 years, born Ozone, Arkansas Son of Wilson Moses Wages and Rachael Holland Surving Siblings: Britt, John, Albert, Charles, Mary Lyons, Minerva Mooney Husband of Marian Bogardus With Rev. William Lytle offciating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate William Wages November 7, 1873 February 25, 1959 Son of Wilson Marion Wages and Hettie Mounts Wilson M. Wages 1869 1944 Son of Wilson Marion Wages and Hettie Mounts Rachel Wages December 16, 1873 July 23, 1951 Daughter of Spencer Holland and Mary Marcum Jesse H. Warren April 6, 1937 February 26, 2006 Age 68 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Paden Warren and Nola Jewel Christian Husband of Leola Boen Children: Allen, William, Joseph TSGT US Air Force Radio and Radar Technician Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Margrett Warren June 16, 1881 January 29, 1959 Daughter of Absalom Moses Williams and Mary Jane Wilburn Wife of Simon Warren Ralph Warren April 7, 1901 April 9, 1971 Son of Simon Warren and Margrett Williams Husband of Bessie Case Mason Bessie Warren February 25, 1911 August 23, 1982 Wife of Ralph Ashley Nicole Williams August 23, 1990 September 9, 2005 Age 15 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of Nicholas Dewayne Williams and Stephanie Davis James Redman Williams September 27, 1885 May 10, 1956 Age 70 years, of Oark, Arkansas Born Madison County, Arkansas Son of John Franklin Williams and Minerva Duncan Husband of Edith Yates Married December 24, 1917 Johnson County, Arkansas Children: Selby, Jewell, Hugh, William, Claude Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Lorene Williams 1926 Infant Nicholas D. Williams August 9, 1969 August 19, 1999 Age 30 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Son of Jerry Williams and Carolyn Vaught Husband of Tonia McCune Children: Ashley and Dalton With Rev. Vernon Bass officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Destiny Williamson April 9, 2004 Infant daughter of Boyd Wayne Williamson and Kathy Lynne Campbell With Dr. Robert Brown officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Ruby Willis January 17, 1931 November 5, 2008 Age 77 years, of Oark, Arkansas Daughter of Ralph Warren and Bessie Case Wife of Dennis Willis Children: Donna JARMON, Johnny, David Surviving Siblings: Margaret Atkins, Lois Turner, Betty Warren, Ralph, Douglas, Plesse, Tommy With Rev. Larry Willis officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate Houston Woolerton June 17, 1975 June 19, 1975 Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Woolerton With Rev. Boice Donaldson officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate George Willis Young March 16, 1928 May 10, 2000 Age 72 years, of Fayetteville, Arkansas Son of August Henry Young and Bonnie Isabel Yarbrough Husband of Betty June Melson Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate US Army Betty J. Young August 6, 1935 September 7, 1989 Daughter of O. Z. Melson and Bondell Bynum Ina Faye 'Cookie' Young October 24, 2005 Age 63 years, of Clarksville, Arkansas Daughter of Virgil Karr and Lois Siblings: Joel D., Kathleen Johnson Wife of Ted Young Children: Sandra Dawn ANDERSON, Barbara Ann FREDERICK, Bobby Zane Stevens Jr., Mike, Greg With Paul Bates and Keith Avaritt officiating the funeral Extracted from obituary by: Judy Tate

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