This page links to known Arkansas Funeral Records whether they be available online or offline. Funeral records are an invaluable source of genealogical information that can provide insight into the lives and deaths of our ancestors. They offer a wealth of details on the deceased and their family, including their names, ages, dates of death, causes of death, and other key information.
Wallace R. Bowman, Sr., 73, of Sturgis, Indiana, passed away on August 20, 1988, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on July 19, 1915, he married Marion Schrader in 1943 and later wed Nancy Hunt in 1983. He operated the B W Tavern for 42 years and was active in numerous veteran and community organizations. He is survived by his wife, a son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a sister. Services will be held at the Rosenberg-Schipper Funeral Home.
William Gregg Andrews, born on July 7, 1834, in Sutton, New Hampshire, was a prominent farmer who revitalized his family’s deteriorating farm. Descended from a long line of local farmers, he achieved success in various mercantile ventures before returning to agriculture. He married Lucinda J. Currier, a community leader and advocate for education. Together, they raised two sons, James and Harry, who pursued successful careers in business. Andrews not only improved his farm but also contributed significantly to the community’s development and educational initiatives.
R. B. Anderson, interviewed by Samuel S. Taylor, reflects on his life as a former slave born in Little Rock in 1862. He describes his parents, William and Minerva Anderson, and recalls the plantation owned by Dr. Wright, who was kind to his slaves. He shares memories of his childhood, the Brooks-Baxter War, and the struggles he faced growing up. Anderson also recounts family hardships, including his mother’s death and a betrayal by childhood friend Scipio Jones. He details his family’s journey to freedom and their efforts to acquire property afterward.
In an interview with historian Mary D. Hudgins, James Baker, an 81-year-old former slave, shares his memories of life before and after the Civil War. Born on a farm in Hot Springs County, he recalls being passed among slave owners and his early childhood experiences. After the war, Baker worked various jobs, including sharecropping, and describes a life of frequent movement between communities. He currently lives with his daughter, reflecting on the challenges of life today compared to his youth.
Lizzie Barnett, born into slavery in Tennessee, reflects on her life during and after the Civil War. She recalls her close bond with Miss Fanny Pennington, the woman who raised her alongside her family. Lizzie describes the hardships of slavery, the horrors of violence, and her experiences during the Yellow Fever outbreak in Memphis. After the war, she moved to Conway, Arkansas, built a modest home, and now relies on her pension and the kindness of neighbors. At about 100 years old, she looks forward to reuniting with her loved ones in the afterlife.
Dr. E. O. Smith, born January 19, 1869, in Iowa, has been a prominent physician and surgeon in Kansas for two decades. After graduating from Keokuk Medical College in 1895, he practiced initially in Lyons before moving to Marquette, where he became deeply involved in the community, including a decade on the city council. In 1913, he joined his brother at Winfield Hospital, which they expanded by including a third partner. Dr. Smith is a Republican, a church member, and has a family of three children with his wife Amabel.
H. C. Doc Sharp, a 73-year-old influential rancher from Saticoy and leader in California’s walnut industry, unexpectedly passed away on April 27, 1956, during a fishing trip. He suffered an asthma attack at his cabin by Sespe Hot Springs. A founding member of the Saticoy Walnut Growers Association, he dedicated 45 years to its management and served as secretary at the time of his death. Survived by his wife and children, Mr. Sharp’s funeral will be held at Skillin Chapel in Santa Paula.
Mrs. J. M. Sharp, a pioneering educator and community leader in Ventura County, passed away on July 8, 1934, at her Saticoy home. Born on June 14, 1851, in Philadelphia, she moved to California in 1869. After graduating and teaching in Sonoma County, she married J. M. Sharp in 1874. A founding teacher at the Santa Ana School, she remained active in church and community initiatives, serving as past president of the Ventura County Federation of Women’s Clubs. She is survived by her six children and 15 grandchildren.