Obits from Clay Co., AR - Submitted by various people... USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non- commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. Press the "Back" button on your browser to return to the previous screen. Use the "find" feature on your browser to search for your names. ============================================================================ Died March 12, 1990 JOHN ARLESS FERGUSON, 77 of Newport, a retired construction worker, died Monday. Survivors are two sons, Dean Ferguson of St. Louis, James Ferguson of Independence, MO.; five daughters, Mildred Mason of Benton, Doris Deniston of St. Louis, Melba Lanier of Henderson, KY. Lorene Araiza of Long Beach, Calif., Peggy Ferguson of Rector(Clay Co.); a brother Wilbur Ferguson of McRae; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held in Antioch Cemetery in Beebe. Arrangements are by W.L. Westbrook Funeral Home of Beebe. Thanks to Don Brownlee for the above. ======================================================================= There was an extensive (19 paragraph) obituary in today's (21 Sep 1997) LA TIMES on an Arkansas native. Here is a summary: Jimmy "Spoon" Witherspoon, 74, born 8 August 1923 in Gurdon, AR. Died of natural causes in Los Angeles, CA on 18 September 1997. No mention of family or funeral arrangements. "He was one of the greatest blues performers of all time," according to a Long Beach disc jockey. Thanks to Don Brownlee for the above. ======================================================================== Ballard, Charles O.--passed away in May 1976 at Corning submitted by his son Banks, Clara Emeline Mrs., d. April 27, 1991-burial in Richwoods cemetery-she married James Marcus Banks Feb 21, 1915 in Corning. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1951-she was preceded in death by two sons, M. A. (Budge) Banks and James Earl (Pete) Banks. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Banks, James Earl (Pete)--b. Jan 9, 1916 in Clay Co.-d. Feb 3, 1985 in Memphis, Tenn.-burial in Richwoods cemetery-retired disabled vet of WWII. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Banks, James Marcus--b. Nov 9, 1892 in Mo., the son of James A. Banks and Sarah Lowery Banks- d. May 6, 1951 in Poplar Bluff-burial in Richwoods cemetery-married Miss Clara Wiedeman Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Banks, Milburn A.--b. March 3, 1924 in Clay Co., son of James marcus and Clara Emilene Wiedeman Banks- d. Dec 18, 1985 in Little Rock-Burial in Richwoods cemetery- Married Rosie Orieta Conway Sept 1, 1949- WWI vet, U. S. Navy. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Banks, Sammy Jr.--b. June 20, 1943-d. May 1, 1988 in Corning- married Barbara Green March 13, 1964 in Belleville, Ill.- burial in Richwoods cemetery. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Blaylock, Kenneth Louis--b. Nov 22, 1922 in Clay Co.-d. Nov 26, 1988 in Poplar Bluff-veteran of WWII-married Dona Carolyn Wiedeman June 16, 1945-burial in Richwoods cemetery. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Butler, Caroline Mrs.--b. Feb. 6, 1867 in Ewing, Ill.-d. Dec 19, 1942 in Corning-daughter of John Gold-married John Monroe Butler and he died in 1930, aged 70. Submitted by Rochelle Counts, Haskle Clayton -- of Corning, Ark. was born 5/21/1917 and died 2/22/1987 of an apparent heart attack. On 11/17/1936 he married Nellie May Pace. He is survived by 7 daughters and 3 sons; 1 brother and 2 sisters. Burial was at the Corning Cemetery. Submitted by Deborah Hawkins Counts, Nellie May -- of Corning, Ark. was born 12/20/1918 in Success, Ark. and died 2/26/1994 in Paragould, Ark. She married Haskle Clayton Counts on 11/17/1936 in Success, Ark. He died 2/22/1987. Survivors include 3 sons, 7 daughters, 1 brother and 4 sisters. Burial was at the Corning Cemetery. Submitted by Deborah Hawkins Dement, Mozella (Hawkins) -- was born 3/14/1890 in Maynard, Ark. and died 4/18/1959. She was married 10/1905 to William Henry Robinson, who died 5/5/1948. She married Cater Dement in 1923. Survivors are 2 sons and 2 brothers, Elvis and Noah Hawkins. Burial was in the Hitt Cemetery. Submitted by Deborah Hawkins Edwards, Estelle Sharlene (nee Icenogle)--b. March 1, 1932 in Doniphan, Mo., dau of Eunice Buck Icenogle and Dora Enloe Icenogle- d. Dec 14, 1996 in Piggott-burial in Corning cemetery-Submitted by Cathy Gage, David Newton -- b. Sept 29, 1865 at Kalamazoo, MI, son of David Newton Gage and Abbie Ann Gillespie Gage - d. July 29, 1944 in Corning - He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ellen Lowery of Gatewood, Mo. She died July 31, 1927. He married Alice Cordelia Lex of Corning Dec 24, 1927. Four children preceded him in death: Mrs. Ollie Pierce, Mrs. Nellie Boshears, Everett Lee Gage, & Bishop L. Gage, who was killed in WWI. (Submitted by Kay Asher for Christine Miller Gage, Alice Cordelia Casteel Lex -- b. 7 March 1875, daughter of Obie F. Casteel & Sara M. Lane - d. 20 June 1972 - burial in Cantwell cemetery. Submitted by Christine Miller Grayson, Fred W., d. 28 Jul 1988 and is buried in Williams Cemetary, Clay County, AR. Submitted by Donald G. Hooper Grayson, Hiram T., b 25 Apr 1838 in Bledsoe, Tenn. died 13 Aug 1918 and is buried in Sheridan, Indiana. Hiram T. was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Catherine (Myers) Grayson. He was a resident of Corning, AR in the early 1900's, and was a veteran of the Civil War. He served with Company B, 52nd Indiana Volunteers. He was the father of James T. Grayson of Corning, AR. Submitted by Donald G. Hooper Grayson, James T., b 17 Nov 1858 in Westport, IN to Hiram T. Grayson and Elizabeth C. (Myers) Grayson. Died 20 June 1925 and preceded in death by his wife Rachel Z.A. (Cline) Grayson who died 5 Feb 1922. Both are buried in Corning Cemetary. Submitted by: D. G. Hooper, EMail Grayson, James H., b 11 Nov 1913 in Corning, AR to Ruben H. Grayson and Tena E. Grayson. Died 4 Sep 1989 and is buried in Williams Cemetary, Clay County, AR. Submitted by Donald G. Hooper Grayson, Ruben Harrison, b 15 October 1888 in Westport, IN to James T. and Rachel Z.A. Grayson. Died 5 July 1968 and was preceded in death by his wife Tena E. (Hildebrand) Grayson who died 26 Apr 1966. Both are buried in Williams Cemetary, Clay County, AR. Submitted by: D. G. Hooper, EMail Hawkins, Connie M. Mrs.--b. Jan 27, 1916 in Ripley Co., Mo.-d. Jan 7, 1987 in Corning-her husband, John Hawkins, died Sept 11, 1981-burial in Richwoods cemetery. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Hawkins, Elvis Bryan -- of Success, Ark. was born 9/12/1897 at Middlebrook, Ark. and died 2/26/1974 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was married 9/1/1920 to Maudie Jacobs who preceded him in death on 11/19/1971. Survivors include 3 sons and 1 brother, Noah Hawkins. Burial was in the Hitt Cemetery. Submitted by Deborah Hawkins Hawkins, John Clifton--age 62-born in Corning, son of John and Connie Ballard Hawkins-d. Aug. 11, 1996 in Kansas City, Mo.-burial in Richwoods cemetery. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Hawkins, John W.--b. Jan 2, 1910 at Harrisburg, Ill.-d. Sept 11, 1981-burial in Richwoods cemetery. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Hawkins, Maudie Ethel (Jacobs) -- of Success, Ark. was born 8/2/1902 in Clay Co., Ark. and died 11/19/1971 in Paragould, Ark. She was married 9/1/1920 to Elvis Bryan Hawkins. Surviving are her husband and 3 sons. Burial was in the Hitt Cemetery. Submitted by Deborah Hawkins Hawkins, Willie Theodore--b. Feb 1, 1905 in Polk Co., Ill-d. July 13, 1995 in Corning-burial in Richwoods cemetery-Married Alice Julie Fread Feb 17, 1934 in Doniphan, Mo.-preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, six half-brothers and five half-sisters. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Hooper, Jimmie Lamar, b 12 Apr 1932 to Glen C. Hooper and Carrie Anne (Grayson) Hooper. Died 12 May 1932 and is buried in Corning Cemetery. Submitted by: D. G. Hooper, EMail Icenogle, Elizabeth Arvilla (nee Payne)--d.Jan 15, 1971 wife of John Logan Icenogle Submitted by Cathy Icenogle, Eunice Buck--b. June 23, 1911 in Datto, son of Annie Coleman Icenogle and John R. Icenogle-d. Jan 18, 1972. Submitted by Cathy Icenogle, Glendon L. Son of Harry O. and Ethel (Keelin) Submitted by Cathy Icenogle, Harry Oscar Son of Doc Icenogle and Loretta (Lottie)Unknown d. June 30, 1974 Submitted by Cathy Icenogle, John Logan Son son of Doc Icenogle and Loretta (Lottie) d. Aug 9, 1976 Submitted by Cathy Icenogle, Melvin Glenard Son of John Logan Icenogle and Elizabeth Avella Payne Icenogle d. Feb 27, 1988 Submitted by Cathy Jackson, James Madison-- was born 7/18/1857 at Supply and died 1/23/1945. He was married to Permelia Elizabeth Hawkins 8/22/1878. His wife preceded him in death 9 years ago. Interment was at Siloam Cemetery near Middlebrook. Submitted by Deborah Hawkins Lawson, Rosemary Barnett Locke, Died 13 September 1991 in St. Bernard's Hospital, Jonesboro. Daughter of Roy and Grace Smith Barnett. Wife of Deloy Lawson. Mother of Ramona, Michael and Mark Locke. Burial in Corning Cemetery. Submitted by Ramona Adams Locke, Raymond,Died 5 April 1991 at his home in Corning of a heart attack. Burial in Corning Cemetery. Son of Hade Locke and Lillie Clayton Locke. Father of Ramona, Michael and Mark Locke. Submitted by Ramona Adams Pace, Myrtle Lee -- was born 8/4/1893 in Clay Co., Ark. and died 11/21/1971 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Surviving are 1 son, 5 daughters and 1 sister. Burial was in the Hitt Cemetery. Submitted by Deborah Hawkins Pace, Ray -- of Corning, Ark. was born 2/7/1915 in Success, Ark. and died 4/11/1995 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He is survived by his wife and 4 sisters. Burial was in the Corning Cemetery. Submitted by Deborah Hawkins Parks, Ollie (Spencer) -- was born 8/29/1881 in Maynard, Ark. and died 9/25/1976 at Corning, Ark. On 7/19/1900 she was married to J. L. Hawkins who died in 1920. In 1921 she was married to A. E. Parks who died in 1947. Burial was in Maynard Cemetery. Submitted by Deborah Hawkins Raley, Betty Alnorma (nee Icenogle) - b. Nov 18, 1939 in Potosi, Mo., dau of Eunice Buck Icenogle and Dora Enloe Icenogle-d. May 26, 1993 in Jonesboro-Burial in Corning cemetery-She married Charles Raley and he died in 1986. Submitted by Cathy Barnes Wiedeman, Albert G.--87-year-old resident of Corning, d. April 3, 1981 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.-burial in Richwoods cemetery. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Wiedeman, Easter Carolyn Mrs.--b. Jan 2, 1898 in Channon Co., Mo.-d. Nov 13, 1976 in Poplar Bluff-funeral conducted Nov 15, 1976, in the Russell-Ermert Chapel. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery Wiedeman, Raymond--b. Aug 24, 1899 in Polk Co., Ill.-d. Nov 29, 1985 in St. Charles, Mo.-burial in Richwoods cemetery. Submitted by Aubrey Montgomery