Juanita H. Woodward
Funeral Date: 12/20/2003
Juanita H. Woodward, age 86, of Barling, Arkansas, died Wednesday, December 17, at Mercy Crest Retirement Center at Barling. She was born April 9, 1917 at Bearden, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Sidney Dean Harris and Ethel Autry Harris. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Little Rock and a retired bookkeeper and teller for Farmers Bank, Marianna, Ark. She married William Paul Woodward on July 15, 1939 at Texarkana, Arkansas, and he died on August 5, 1992. Surviving is a son, Daniel Paul Woodward and spouse, Pat, Central City, Ark.; 1 daughter, Ann Dutcher and spouse, Don, Boise, Idaho; 1 sister, Joan Templeton, El Dorado, Ark.; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren. A brother, Sidney Harris preceded her in death. Funeral services were 1:30 pm Saturday, December 20, at Union Hill Baptist Church at Ingalls by Rev. James Thomason. Nina Harrod was the pianist. Burial was in Union Hill Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Frank Templeton, Rodney Harris, David Fritschie and Michael Fritschie.
James O. Wolfe, Sr.
Funeral Date: 12/21/2003
James O. Wolfe, Sr., age 81, of Camden, Arkansas, died Friday, December 19, at Ouachita County Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1922 in Bradley County, Arkansas, a son of the late Jessie Lloyd Wolfe and Mary Rilla Erwin Wolfe. He was a retired employee of Southwestern Bell telephone Company with 39 years of service, a member of Cullendale First Baptist Church, a member of the Warren Lodge #33, F&AM and a member of the Pioneer Telephone workers of America. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He married Carolyn Martin on July 6, 1946 at Warren, Ark., and she died on December 14, 1997. Surviving is his wife, Martha Temple Kulbeth Wolfe, Camden, Ark.; 2 sons, James O. Wolfe, Jr. and spouse Linda, Camden, Ark., and Thomas Martin "Marty" Wolfe and spouse, Terri, Camden, Ark.; 1 daughter, Jennifer Dennis and spouse Dan, North Little Rock, Ark.; 2 step-daughters Pam Moseley, Cave Creek, Ariz. And Stacy Hays, Banks, Ark.; 4 sisters Margie Hilson, Pauline Jeffus and Marie Jones all of Camden, Ark., and Ruby Jackson, Banks, Ark.; a half-brother Marcus Wolfe, Camden, Ark.; a half-sister Dorothy Avery, Heber Springs, Ark.; 6 grandchildren, Jamie Wolfe, West Fork, Ark., Jonathan Wolfe and spouse, Tracy, McNeil, Ark., Jessica Smith and spouse Mark, Sheridan, Ark., Ryan Smith and Jeremy Smith both of Little Rock, Ark., and Nicholous Smith, Sheridan, Ark, 4 great-grandchildren Holton Smith, Luke Smith and Chloe Smith all of Sheridan, Ark., and Dillon Smith, Little Rock, Ark., and 3 step grandchildren Alex Kulbeth, Phoenix, Ariz., Dallas Hays, Warren, Ark., and Justice Hays, Camden, Ark. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Cecil Wolfe, Thomas Wolfe and Ivan Wolfe; 3 sisters Reta Beard, Opal Anders and Cuba Corrine Wolfe and a grandson James O Wolfe, III. Funeral services were 1:30 pm Sunday, December 21, at Cullendale First Baptist Church at Camden by Rev. Jimmy Burks and Rev. Phillip Salmon. Burial in Williams Cemetery near Banks by Frazer's Funeral Home of Warren. Active pallbearers were Mark Smith, Ryan Smith, Jamie Wolfe, Bill Beard, Joe Wolfe, Larry Wolfe, Dickey Jeffus, Charles Wolfe, Fay Wolfe and Odell Wolfe. Honorary pallbearers were Ovid Grice, Dale Wolfe, Otha Grice and Dean Wolfe. Memorials preferred to Ouachita Hospice, Camden, Arkansas.
Edwin "Red" Sellers, Jr.
Funeral Date: 12/31/2003
Edwin "Red" Sellers, Jr., age 70, of Warren, Arkansas, died Monday, December 29, at Bradley County Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1933 at Banks, Arkansas, a son of the late Edwin Sellers and Carrie Ederington Sellers. He was a retired contractor and a member of Willoughby Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife, Nadine Holt Sellers whom he married on February 2, 1963; 3 sons, Robert Sellers, Stuttgart, Ark., John Sellers and Jeff Sellers both of Warren, Ark.; 1 sister Mary Coon, Calion, Ark.; 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were 10:00 am Wednesday, December 31, at Frazer's Chapel with Rev. Victor Hunter and Rev. David Inzer officiating. Janice Sullivan was organist and soloist were David White, Kim White and Walice White. Burial was in Willoughby Cemetery by Frazer's Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Ricky West, James Ederington, Jim Ederington, Hugh Quimby, Randy Peek, Douglas Willis, Gilbert Moring and Bobby Hargraves. Honorary pallbearers were Bailey Mack Hargis, Pat Ballentin, Thomas Peek, Dr. Kerry Pennington, Roger George, Charles White, Cotton Watson, Jesse Taylor and Harold Bryant.
AGNES CREED ROWELL
(June 7, 1910-July 5, 1997)
Pine Bluff Commercial, Pine Bluff, AR, 6 July 1997
Warren - Agnes Creed Rowell, 87, of Warren, died July 5, 1997, at Pine Lodge Nursing Home.
Born June 7, 1910, at Gravelridge (Bradley County), she was a daughter of the late W.E. 'Chuck'
Creed and Mary Ada Givens Creed. The was a former school teacher, a retired nurse and member of
Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, T. B. [Tony Buster] Rowell, who
died May 4, 1988, and a son Bailey Rowell, who died June 23, 1956. Survivors include a daughter
Rose Mary Garner of Warren; three brothers, K.G. Creed of Bastrop, Louisiana, P.K. Creed of
Crossett and Paul Creed of Camden; two sisters, Gladys Rowell of Mobile, Alabama, and Ruth Nutt
of Thornton (Calhoun County); two grandsons; and a great-grandson. Funeral services are scheduled
for 4 p.m. Monday at Frazer's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be
one hour prior to the service.
J. C. MURPHY
Many hearts in Warren were deeply saddened by the sudden death of our
dear Brother J. C. Murphy, which occurred Sunday afternoon, the 23d ult.
(don't know what this means, but it's written here as it was written in
the book), caused from heart failure. He attended Sunday school and Church
in the morning, but before night, the summons came and he was ready for
he was always ready. He was born June 9, 1848, in South Carolina, came
with his parents to this, Bradley county in 1858, was converted and joined
the M. E. Church, South, at the age of 19, and has ever since been an
active Christian. For the last fourteen years his home has been in Warren,
were, in the church here he has been eminently useful in different
departments, for he was alive to all the interest of the church. He
loved the Sunday School and took great interest in it, and was the
teacher of the Bible class. He studied very closely and was well informed
and made a fine teacher in our Sunday-school. He was also one of our
official board and our district steward. He was always loyal to the
church and a true friend to the preacher. In his death our church suffers
a great loss, which we realize will be hard to repair, but we must bow
our heads in submission to God's holy will. He leave to mourn him, one
sister and several relatives and many friends. But we sorrow not as those
who have no hope, for we expect to meet him in heaven in a coming.
February 2, 1898 page 13 col 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Oakland Cem. Warren)
JIMMIE NEAL
Jimmie Neal, the daughter of O. F. and Mattie C. Neal, was born
October 26, 1882 and died September 4, 1910. Her mother died while
she was quite young but she was brought up under Christian influence
and when she was fourteen years old she accepted Christ as her
personal Savior. After that, she lived a consistent Christian life.
Her influence was for good in the community in which she lived. She
is greatly missed. But our loss is her gain. For as Paul says: "For
me to live is Christ and to die is gain." She is now in possession
of eternal life, living amid the shout and grand hallelujahs of the
"bloodwashing throng."
November 2, 1911 page 14 col 4 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Neal Cem. Bradley Co.)
DOYLE BAILEY ROWELL
(January 23, 1933-June 23, 1956)
Pine Bluff Commercial, Pine Bluff, AR, 23 Jun 1956
Headline: Bailey Rowell, 23, Dies at Warren
Warren (Spl.) - Bailey Rowell, 23, a former Warren policeman and Warren High School letterman,
died at his home here this morning after an extended illness. He was more recently employed as an
insurance salesman. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Patricia Riley
Rowell and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Rowell. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Frazer
Funeral Home of Warren.
FANNIE JANE CHILDS
Fannie Jane Childs was born in Pike Co., Ala., Sept. 6, 1826, moved to Bradley Co., Ark.,
with her parents in 1842. She was happily married to Mr. John Belin in 1847; they lived
happily together until he was brought home dead; he was drowned in the Ouchita river, 1854.
In 1870 her oldest son went out hunting and got shot; with the help of God she submitted
to His will. Sister Belin was a true Christian; everybody that knew her loved her. She was
a devoted wife, mother, and sister. After her husband died she lived with her children,
mostly with her widowed daughter, Mrs. Black. She was sorely afflicted for ten long years,
and three years of this time at intervals her suffering seemed to be almost intolerable.
But during this time her patience and resignation were quite remarkable--exemplifying the
Christian's faith, and sweetly anticipating the Christian's home. She joined the M.E. Church,
South, at 12 years of age, and lived a consistent member until she was transferred to the
Church triumphant, March 4, 1890. I visited Sister Belin several times before she died.
She told me that all was well; she said I am ready at any time that God sees proper to
take me; His will, not mine. She leaves three children, two daughters and one son, three
brothers and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But our loss is her gain;
though earth is poorer heaven is richer. Kind friends and relatives, weep not; 'she is
not dead but sleepeth.' Sleep on, we'll meet you in heaven. I extend my heart-felt sympathies
to relatives and friends.
April 9, 1890 page 7 col 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
JONATHAN WYLIE ROWELL
(September 5, 1898-May 22, 1979)
Pine Bluff Commercial, Pine Bluff AR, 24 May 1979
Warren - Jonathan Wylie Rowell, 80, of Warren, died Tuesday at Bradley County Memorial Hospital
here. He was a retired welder. He had served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Mabel Elizabeth Campbell Rowell; three daughters, Mrs. Erma Garrison and Ms. Jerrye Sipes
of Crossett and Mrs. Anna Cole of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Claudie Carroll of Bastrop, Louisiana; five
grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at the Westside
Baptist Church here by Reverend Harold Richardson. Burial was to be in Prospect Cemetery near here
by Frazer Funeral Home of Warren.
Notes:
Jonathan was the son of Felix Samuel ROWELL & Mary Pamelia WAITES. He married Mabel Elizabeth
CAMPBELL on 15 May, 1946 in Drew County, AR.
TOM BEN BLANKENSHIP
Tom Ben Blankenship was born in Bradley County, Ark., Nov. 24, 1863; was married to Miss Alice
Tipton, April 14, 1887 and died Dec. 28, 1897. Thomas was the son of that grand and noble
Christian character whom so many of us loved and appreciated, Samuel P. Blankenship, who several
years ago went home to God. Having been raised in a home not only of honor and respectability
but of the highest type of solid Christian charachter he naturally followed the teaching of
father and mother into the M. E. Church South which they all loved so well. With him, to be a
church member meant devotion and Christian activity, filling, though comparatively young,
several of the important offices in the church. As a husband, his deeply stricken wife says
in a letter to me, "he was so good I would not have changed any trait or habit in his whole
life if I could; I am so glad we did not save our kind words to say when one was gone, he was
not ashamed to tell me he loved me. He leaves a wife and six little children to battle with
the world, but to them, brothers and sisters, I would say, we know where he is.
January 26, 1898 page 15 col 1 & 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Union #1 Cem. Cleveland Co.)
