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OBITUARIES
Franklin County Arkansas Genealogy Trails ![]() ALUMBAUGH, Quincy Harvey DRAIN, Harvey Washington HARRIS, Charlotte Ann Perkins HAWS, Gladys Young JAMES, Hoyt Elmo JENSEN, Lena Lambert MCCARTNEY, Carrie V. Adcock MCCARTNEY, Herbert E. PATTERSON, Sena Eulema WRIGHT-MARTIN, Anna Belle Drain ![]() Colorado Springs, CO--QUINCY
HARVEY ALUMBAUGH, 86, died on June 2, 2003 at the Life Care Nursing
Home in Colorado Springs, with family at his side. He was born March
31, 1917 in Franklin County, AR , to Charles and Mary (McCormick)
Alumbaugh. He married Pearl A. Hardcastle on January 21, 1945 in Little
Rock, AR. He served in the U.S. Army, and received an Honorable
Discharge April 6, 1943.
Quincy is survived by his wife Pearl; sons, Mark and Don; his daughter, Alice Dieter; and his brother, Jackson (Jack) Alumbaugh, all living in Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mattie Demeda, Lottie Holt, Imogene Sampley; and his brother, Charles Edgar Alumbaugh. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Alumbaugh brothers migrated from Arkansas to Pueblo in 1949. All three became "Home Improvement" salesmen. Quincy moved from Pueblo to Colorado Springs in 1963. --Gazette, The (Colorado Springs, CO) - July 1, 2003 ![]() Stigler,
OK-- Harvey Washington DRAIN, age 78, of Stigler OK, died Tuesday, Oct.
8, 1985 in OKC. Born Sept. 13, 1907 in Franklin County AR. He was a
retired rancher. Survived by 2 sisters, Ona Bruner of Okmulgee OK and
Lucy Norbell of Chickasha OK; 3 brothers, Rev. W.C. Drain of Edmond,
Louis Drain of Fairfax OK, and Thurman Drain of Bainbridge Island WA.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 10, 1985, 10am, in the
Demuth-Garrison & Sherman Chapel, with interment at 4pm in
Stigler Cemetery, Stigler OK. Source: Daily
Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - October 10, 1985.
![]() Boise, ID--Charlotte Ann Perkins HARRIS, 88 of Boise, passed away at her home Sunday, Feb 21, 1999, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, Feb 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Morris Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Charlotte Ann was born Nov 8, 1910 near Ozark, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Jess Perkins and Frankie Ellen Perkins. She attended the local schools in Barnes, Arkansas and later "The Mountain Crest Girls School" at Mountain Crest, Arkansas. Charlotte Ann married Guy Harris on Sept 15, 1929. Charlotte and her husband, Guy, bought a farm and later purchased a sawmill and manufactured hardwood lumber. In the late fall of 1945 they sold their farm and lumber mill and with three children, daughter, Christian, son Eugene Guy and young daughter, Mary Frances, they moved to Idaho City, Idaho. By springtime Guy and Charlotte had established a new lumber business on Grimes Creek, the "Guy Harris Lumber Company." Charlotte was a wonderful wife, a loving mother, and was an inspiring business partner to her husband. Eventually Guy and Charlotte relocated their lumber business to Gowen Field, Boise. They moved into their new home on Roosevelt Street. This move gave Charlotte an opportunity to pursue her heart's desire. She loved and tenderly cared for her vegetable garden, her flowers and especially her rose garden. It was as if they knew and flourished bountifully for her. Charlotte shared with her good neighbors and family and others in need. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mystic Chapter #81. She was also a member of the Red Rock Christian Church, where she served as a deaconess. Charlotte frequently visited a local nursing home, taking home-cooked food for the nursing home patients, brightening their day with the food and her visits. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Guy, on April 8, 1983. She is survived by three children, grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, Hailey. Charlotte will be remembered with love and admiration by her immediate and extended families. She is also loved by her husband's family, of which she has been a member for 69 years. Goodbye Ma, we love you. You made good biscuits. --Idaho Daily Statesman, Boise, Wednesday, Feb 24, 1999, contributed by Susan Fahnstrom. ![]() Bethany, OK--Gladys Young HAWS. Age 70 of 5209 N. Dawson, Bethany. Died Saturday, November 27, 1982 after an extended illness. She was born August 11, 1912 in Ozark, Arkansas and had been a resident of Bethany since 1953 having moved to Bethany from Burns Flat. She was a member of St. Mark's Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Guy Aubrey Haws of the home; two daughters, Patricia Parsons of Houston, TX, Beth Brown of Piedmont, OK; two sons, Aubrey Lyndall Haws and Lewis Richard Haws, both of Owasso, OK. She is also survived by her mother, Mary Young of Bethany; eight sisters; three brothers; and eight grandchildren. Services 10am Monday at St. Mark's Cumberland Presbyterian Church with interment at 2 pm in the Boggy Cemetery at Burns Flat, OK. The family has designated the Gladys Young Haws Memorial Fund at St. Mark's Cumberland Presbyterian Church as appropriate for expressions of sympathy. Friends may call for viewing at Guardian Westside Funeral Home until 9 pm Sunday. Source: Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - November 28, 1982. ![]() Overland Park, KS--HOYT ELMO JAMES, 85, Overland Park, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Monday, October 17, 2005, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. A celebration of Hoyt's life will be 11 a.m., Thursday, October 20, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 West 75th St., Prairie Village, KS. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. A gathering of family and friends will be held 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Hoyt was born February 1, 1920, in Franklin County, AR, to William Russell and Maime Scott James. He grew up in Stigler, OK, where he graduated from high school. He attended Conner Junior College and graduated from Oklahoma State University where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. Hoyt established scholarships at Conner College and OSU for disabled students. Following graduation, he began a 41year career with General Electric as an Electrical Engineer. He was a long-time member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Elfin Society, co-founder and member of Mid America Antique Radio Club, and member of the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Hoyt was preceded in death by his first wife, June Means James; and six siblings, Otis James, Aubrey James, Paul James, Floy James, Carl James, and Nellie James. Hoyt is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Caroline James of the home; daughter, Linda James, Prairie Village; step-daughter, Pennie Beane and her husband, David, Parkville; grandsons Casey Beane and wife Shannon of Kansas City, and Tyler Beane of Parkville; and great-grandson, Mason Beane, Kansas City. Hoyt will be remembered by those who knew and loved him for his never-ending willingness to help those around him through his charitable contributions and his personal service as outgrowths of his deep and abiding faith. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, (913) 4511860 --Kansas City Star, The (MO) - October 19, 2005 ![]() Oklahoma City, OK--Lena Lambert JENSEN, age 86, died July 19 at Doctor's General Hospital. She was born in Franklin County AR, and moved to OKC in 1926. She was a lifetime Methodist, a member of Eastern Star Nova Chapter for over 50 years. Survivors include a sister, Virgie Lambert of OKC; 1 niece, Faye O. Barnett of Ft. Smith AR; 1 nephew, Lambert O'Neal of Kansas City MO; 2 great-nieces, 2 great-nephews, 1 great-great niece and 1 great-great nephew. Services and entombment will be at Rose Hill Mausoleum, Saturday, July 21, at 10am, directed by Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Home. Source: Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - July 21, 1984. ![]() Carrie
V. MCCARTNEY, 82, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was born to Richard Lee
& Nora Adcock, Jan. 11, 1902 in Franklin County AR. She was
married to Herbert Earl McCartney, Nov. 13, 1920. They moved
to OKC Dec. 1972. She was a member of the Lone Star Baptist Church in
OKC for 11 years. Services 2:30pm Sat. Jan. 21, 1984 at Lone Star
Baptist Church. Graveside services 1pm Monday, Jan. 23, 1984 at Monroe
Cemetery in Monroe OK. Directed by Bill Eisenhour NE. She is survived
by Herbert, her husband of 63 years; sister, Mrs. Jewel Cesar of Spiro
OK; brother, Hallie H. Adcock of Ozark AR; daughter, Mrs. Roy Hicklin
of Chillicothe MO; 3 sons, Herbert E. Jr. of Fairfax VA, Alvin V.
& Richard T., both of OKC; 13 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren.
Source: Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - January 21, 1984. ![]() Oklahoma City, OK--HERBERT E. McCARTNEY, 96, of OKC, passed away Dec. 18, 1993, where he lived for 21 years. Born Feb. 17, 1897 in Franklin County, AR. Retired from U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. in 1960. U.S. Army veteran WWI. Member of the Lone Star Baptist Church, where he was a Deacon and a choir member. Also member of the American Legion. Preceded in death by his first wife, Carrie Adcock McCartney. Survived by a brother, Arthur of Monroe, Ok.; his wife, Kate of the home; a daughter, Betsy Hicklin, Chillicothe, Mo.; sons, Herbert Earl, Jr. of Fairfax, Va., Richard T. of Ft. Worth, Tx. and Alvin of OKC; 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; and a host of friends. Services 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1993 at the Lone Star Baptist Church with burial 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, Ok. --Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - December 21, 1993 ![]() Sena
Eulema (Peggy) PATTERSON, 82, Raytown, MO, passed away Friday, January
19, 1996, at Research Hospital. Graveside services will be 10 a.m.
Tuesday, January 23, at Green Lawn Cemetery, south Kansas City. Friends
may call 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, January 22, at Sheil Colonial Chapel.
Mrs. Patterson was born February 20, 1913, in Franklin County, AR. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey J. Patterson, in 1981, and her son, Gene Patterson, in 1988. Survivors include her son, Joseph Terry Patterson, Sacramento, CA; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. (Arrangements: Sheil Colonial Chapel, Kansas City, MO) Source: Kansas City Star, The (MO) - January 21, 1996. ![]() Grandview,
MO--ANNA BELLE WRIGHT-MARTIN of Grandview, MO, passed away Thursday,
April 1, 2004, at Lee's Summit Community Hospital. Services will be 11
a.m. Saturday, April 3, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Longview Funeral Home,
12700 S. Raytown Rd., K.C., MO 64149. Burial will be in Longview
Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel.
Anna Belle was born and raised in Franklin County, AR and lived most of
her life in Altus, Clarksville and Hartman, AR. She moved to Grandview
in 1993. She is survived by three daughters, Dortha Farris and Cathy
Patterson of Grandview, MO, Anna Campbell of Little Rock, AR; sister,
Nettie Thompson of Olathe, KS; eight grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard
Wright; her husbands, Alfred Wright and Irvin Martin; her parents, John
and Mary Drain; two brothers, Isaac and Calvin Drain. (Arrangements:
D.W. Newcomer's Sons Longview Funeral Home and Cemetery, 816-761-6272)
--Kansas City Star, The (MO) - April 2, 2004
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