Family Obituaries - E

All these obituaries are for people (or their spouse) related to my husband, me, or our grandchildren. They may not be exact wording of the actual obituary as I may have changed abbreviation to full word or added punctuation and left out some items. Most of the time I will have the hard-copy obituary that I will share. If you would like a copy of this hard-copy obituary, please send me an e-mail with "Related Obituary" in the subject line. In the message of the e-mail be sure to show the full name of the person as shown on the webpage as well as the URL for the page.

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Eddy, Arzella Simpson

Arzella Eddy, 79, of Bonnerdale died Friday, December 14, in a local hospital.
Eddy and her husband, L. C. Eddy, were the original builders and owners, for 35 years, of Buena Vista resort. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband and her son, Forrest Eddy.
Survivors include one brother, Charlie Simpson of Hot Springs; three grandchildren, Cheryl Pawlosky of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Karen Dease of Longview, Texas, and Michelle Dunn of Hot Springs; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at the Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Dease officiating.
Pallbearers are Brian Dunn, Bob Verville, Richard Robinson, the Rev. A. J. Simpson, Doyle Simpson and Dale Simpson.
Honorary pallbearers include Drs. David Rogers and R. Schroff, Harry Keaton, Don Schnipper and the nursing staff of the third floor east wing of St. Joseph's Regional Health Center.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Hot Springs Funeral Home. [from the Sentinel-Record, Saturday, December 15, 1990, page 2A)] Rootsweb WCP

Edgin, Thomas E.

Thomas E. Edgin died January 11, 1945, at the age of eighty-four years and seven days, in a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was buried in Phoenix. He is survived by six children, George, Roy, Clenna [Clema] Elliott, all of Phoenix; Archie Gayle of Riverside, California, W. M. Edgin and Millie Granger of Hot Springs and Ada Robinson of Benton; also one sister, Mrs. Sallie Cornett of Little Rock. [from the Benton Courier, January 25, 1945, page 4]

Ellis, James Alexander "Jim"

The death angel visited the home of Frank Ellis at Mankins, Texas, June 15, taking his loving brother Jim Ellis. He was 26 years, 11 months, and one day old being born July 14, 1898. He was born and raised in Pulaski County near Halstead, till about 16 years ago. His father, F. P., or Pierce Ellis, died 11 years ago. He married Ida Willis of Benton, 7 years ago. He is survived by his wife and 2 small children Margaret, 4 years and Troy, age 2 years, one baby, Geraldine, who was called to her heavenly home 5 years ago. Also survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Burnett of Little Rock, R-7, and his wife's mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Willis of North Benton. Sisters.--.Mrs. W. L. Kessler of Little Rock, Mrs. Wylie Willis of Benton, Miss Mattie Ellis of Little Rock, R-7, by 4 brothers -- Frank Ellis of Mankins, Texas; Laborn and Pierce of Little Rock R-7, Albert, who was with him in Texas; a half-brother Fred Ellis of Little Rock and half sister, Mrs. John Crow of Little Rock, West 12th St. [poem]. By one who loved him. [Benton Courier; July 2, 1925; page 4] Obituary | Rootsweb WCP

England, John Alexander Jr.

Jessieville - John Alexander England, 95, of Jessieville, died Saturday, October 16, 1999, at his home.
Born November 30, 1903, in Saline County, he was a member of Old Marble Missionary Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne England; and his parents, John and Sarah Curtis England.
Survivors include one son, Harold "Pete" England of Jessieville; one daughter, Glenda Cockman, Jessieville; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Old Marble Baptist Church with Elder Jimmy Dale Johnson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Bob Rice, Ronnie Hunter, Bill Cockman, Jr., Britt Cockman, Howard Johnson and Loren Wilson.
Honorary pallbearers are Raymond Johnson, Alvin Shaw, Arvist Curtis, Earl Casey and Albert Newkirk.
Burial will be in Talley Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Caruth Village Funeral Home. [from Sentinel-Record]

Eskew, Eva Garner

Eva Garner Eskew, 82, of Hot Springs, died here, Thursday, January 11. She worked in domestic service and was a Protestant. Survivors include her brother, A. H. Garner of Soulsbyville, California; her sister, Arkiebell Threadgill of Hot Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery. Burial is under the direction of Gross Funeral Home. The family will be at Route 7, Box 687 in Hot Springs. Memorials have been designated to the American Heart Association. [from the Sentinel-Record, Sunday, January 14, 1990, page 8-B]

Graveside services for Eva Garner Eskew, 82, of Hot Springs, who died Thursday, January 11, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. A. J. Simpson officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Gross Funeral Home. Friends may call at the home, Route 7, Box 687, in Hot Springs. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. [from the Sentinel-Record, Monday, January 15, 1990, page 2-A]

Ewell, Dora Gardenhire

Mrs. Dora Gardenhire Ewell, aged 67, of Benton died Sunday. She was a member of the Owensville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Frank Ewell. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Owensville Baptist Church. Burial will be at Owensville Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Service. [Benton Courier, September 20, 1971, page 3]

Ewell, Louis Franklin

Frank Ewell, aged 80, of Route 2, Benton, died today.
He was a retired employee of the Saline County Highway Department and a member of the Owensville Baptist Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Scott Ewell and Johnny Ewell, both of Little Rock; six sisters, Mrs. Elva Tittle and Mrs. Adell Rhea, both of Benton; Mrs. Alva Jackson of Shreveport, Louisiana; Mrs. Margaret Jones and Mrs. Charlene Trice, both of Little Rock, and Mrs. Bonnie Riley of Cooksville, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ashby Funeral Service. [from the Benton Courier, Tuesday, September 30, 1980, page 2, column 4]