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.
Jeff Bailey, a 76 or 77-year-old hostler, recounts his life experiences during an interview with Samuel S. Taylor. Born and raised in Monticello, he later lived in Pine Bluff and Little Rock. Bailey reflects on his long career at the post office, his late wife Josie, and familial connections, revealing the challenges faced by former slaves. He discusses his father’s experience with slavery and the impact of the Ku Klux Klan. Despite receiving only ten dollars a month, he remains hopeful for the future and expresses a desire for better assistance for old slaves.
Thomas D. Fennell, 69, formerly of La Grande, passed away on June 11. Born in Arkansas and later relocating to Sutherlin, he graduated from Sutherlin High School, served in the Army’s 87th Airborne, and joined the Oregon State Police in La Grande. He later operated an excavating business and a service station in Wyoming before retiring to pursue hobbies. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, their blended family, and numerous relatives. A memorial service is scheduled for June 28 in Sutherlin.