Fritts, Jacob

Notes:

Found in household 1605.
Found on page 51 in household 400.
Found on page 3 in household 17.

Jacob married Sexton, Sarah Sally on 23 Dec 1818 in Roane County, Tennessee, USA. Sarah was born on 20 Oct 1803 in NC; died on 19 Jan 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Newspaper: 23 Nov 1893, The Chatanooga Daily Times; FRITTS, Isham. Isham FRITTS Critically Ill. Isham FRITTS, father of B.F. and Thos. W. FRITTS, of this city, is critically ill at Kingston. Yesterday the relatives of the sick man were called to his bedside by telegraph, as it was believed that he would live but a few hours. Mr. FRITTS is 76 years of age.
• Obituary: 2 Dec 1893, The Chattanooga Daily Times, Chatanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA; Isham FRITTS. His Death Occurs Yesterday at the Home of His Son. Isham FRITTS, aged 73, father of Henry W., B.F. and Willie FRITTS and Mrs. T.A. ROBERTS, died yesterday morning at the residence of Henry W. FRITTS, No. 243 Harrison avenue, of a complication of diseases arising from dropsy. The deceased had been quite ill for several weeks and his life had been despaired of for days. Mr. FRITTS was taken ill in Kingston several months ago. It is thought two weeks ago that his death would be but a matter of a few hours, and his family was summoned to his bedside. However, he rallied, and his sons had him brought to this city, so that he could receive the best of medical attention. For several days after his arrival in the city he began to sink rapidly, and to all it was evident that the end was near at hand. The deceased had lived in East Tennessee for many years and was exceptionally well known. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of Henry W. FRITTS, Revs. W.D HAYMORE and J.P. McFERRIN officiating. The interment will be made in Forest Hills cemetery. The pallbearer will be F.M. GARDENHIRE, E. M. DODSON, C.S. PEAK, W.R. PHILLIPS, John H. PEEBLES and A.K. TRIGG
• Obituary: 3 Dec 1893, The Chatanooga Daily Times; Funeral of Isham FRITTS. The remains of Isham FRITTS, who died at the residence of Henry W. FRITTS On Harrison avenue Thursday, were interred in Forest Hills cemetery. Rev. R.D. HAYMORE and Dr. J.P. McFERRIN officiated. The obsequies were largely attended, as the deceased was exceptionally well known in this section, being one of the oldest residents. He was the father of Henry W., Thomas W., B.F. and Willie FRITTS, and Mrs. T.A. ROBERTS.

Notes:

ISHAM G. “ISOM” FRITTS, son of Jacob and Sarah
(Sexton) Fritts (1800), b. 12 Jul 1820, Roane Co., TN; d. 1 Dec 1893; md. Elizabeth Melcinna Jordon on 8 Sep 1839, by A. McAlister, JP, Monroe Co., TN. Elizabeth was b. C1823, TN. It is possible that her father was Thomas Jordon who d. before 1846. Her mother was Lucinda (_?_), who was b. 1776, VA. Lucinda was located in Isham’s household, age 84y.

According to the Mar 1846 Chancery Court at Madisonville, TN,
record #226 “John Avans, Adm. of Thomas Jourden, dec’d, VS
Anderson and Wily Jouden, Dialtha Wayne, William T. Jourden,
Elizabeth and Isham Frits, heirs.” Elizabeth appears to of had one sister and three brothers living at the time of her father’s death.

It has been recorded that Lucy Whittler was the wife of Thomas
Jordon and mother of Elizabeth who md. Isham. Lucy and Lucinda
may be the same person and Whittler may have been her maiden
name.

Isham, whose name has been spelled several ways including
Isom and Isham of which we will use the later was a farmer,
saloonkeeper, and dealer in real estate, in and around Kingston, TN where he sold and traded property.

Isham and his family seem to have been the “Bert Lances” of
Kingston with promissory notes going and coming in all directions. They were making contracts to deliver title to fractions of half-acre lots in Kingston being paid for by notes, while they were buying these lots with the notes. The catch was who payed off who’s notes first. While some of the fractional half-acre lots in Kingston were selling for over a thousand dollars, Isham had to mortgage one of his lots for
a $50 loan from of all people, the real, Hugh Martin, whom, we guess, may have been the builder of the steamboat the “Hugh Martin”—that killed Isham’s son, Jacob. One of the deeds was for the steamboat the “Emory City” (not to be confused with little Dorothy and her Emerald City) and the deed showed it was built in Kingston.

From Roane Co., TN deeds we might, romantically, refer to
them as the "Song of the Tennessee Boatman" involve three sons of Isham Fritts: Jacob, who on 31 Mar 1875, trades the “Emory City” to R.M. and Uriah Allison for the "Hugh Martin" and a note from the Allisons for $5,000; Tom W. Fritts, younger brother, who files an Inventory of the Estate of Jacob consisting of the wreck of the “Hugh Martin”, the balance of the $5,000 note, and a list of about 150 small payments owing to the “Hugh Martin”, and who later in Nov 1875 buys from the Allisons the “Emory City”, and, Wiley H. to whom Tom W. sells the “Emory City” early in 1876.

It was said by Mary Katherine (Fritts) Glover many years ago
that Isham and Elizabeth had nine children with two dying as infants. Thus we are placing a unnamed child between Benj and Matilda.

Isham married Jordan, Elizabeth Melinna on 8 Sep 1839 in Monroe County, Tennessee, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1828. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Found in household 917
Found in household 2115
Found on page 9
Found in ED 229 Sheet 1

The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

David married Beard, Catherine on 20 May 1844 in Roane County, Tennessee, USA. Catherine was born on 25 Nov 1821; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Hood, John Allen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jacob married Johnson, Clementine [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Johnson, Caroline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Obituary: 3 Nov 1893, The Chatanooga Daily Times, Chatanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA; Deaths. John FRITTS died at Rockwood, Tenn., Oct. 31.

John married Carden, Margaret on 10 Feb 1876 in Tennessee. Margaret was born on 26 Jan 1858; died on 30 Sep 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married McDuffie, Rhoda Caroline on 4 Oct 1859 in Roane County, Tennessee, USA. Rhoda was born on 13 Mar 1845 in Roane County, Tennessee, USA; died on 4 Feb 1875 in Kingston, Roane, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Murray, Virginia K. on 12 Dec 1883 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Notes:

Birth:
The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Notes:

Birth:
The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Notes:

Birth:
The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Notes:

The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Family/Spouse: Garrett, John Elbert. John was born on 15 Sep 1855 in Tennessee, USA; died on 12 Dec 1920 in Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Died:
The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Notes:

Birth:
The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Notes:

Birth:
The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Notes:

Found with father on page 17
Found with first husband Thomas Allen ED 82 Sheet 20
Found with husband in ED 58 Sheet 10A
Found with Husband in DE 7 Sheet 18A
Found with husband in ED 100 Sheet 5B
Found with Madison Dean in ED 61-20 sheet 4A

Birth:
The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

Buried:
Sharum Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Dean, Madison Columbus. Madison and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Garrett, John Elbert. John was born on 15 Sep 1855 in Tennessee, USA; died on 12 Dec 1920 in Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Allen, Thomas B. on 28 Apr 1878 (Civil) in Kingston, Roane County, Tennessee, USA. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Horace married Fritts, Mary A. in 1884. Mary (daughter of Fritts, George Washington and Burnes, Martha Helen) was born in 1867; died in 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Fritts, Roxie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sadie married Tidwell, Autie James [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Bean, Arlonia Wilson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hotchkiss, Minnie Mae. Minnie was born on 4 Dec 1904 in Desha, Independence, Arkansas, USA; died on 3 Dec 1932 in Barlett, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Grover killed Clem Wackerly in a dispute over Clem's daughter, Grover's future wife, Cely Wackerly.

 State of Arkansas vs. Grover GarrettMotion for New Trial
Independence County Circuit Court, Fall Term, 1912
----
Comes the defendant, Grover Garrett, & moves the court to set aside the verdict rendered herein & gran him a new trial, & for cause says:-
1st. That the verdict & judgement are contrary to the law.
2nd. That the verdict & judgement are contrary to the evidence.
3rd. That the verdict & judgement are contrary to both the law & the evidence.
4th. That the court erred in excluding from the consideration of the jury the photographs taken & testified with reference to & introduced by the witness, H. M. Kennerly, over the objections of the defendant.
5th. That the court erred in refusing to require the witness, John Flinn, to answer questions relative to certain tracks at the scene of the killing.
6th. That the court erred in refusing to allow defendant to prove the statements of John Flinn relative to certain tracks at the scene of the killing by witnesses R. L. Foster, Jim Alex Bell, & John Bell, to the effect that the witness, John Flinn, had stated to said witnesses, Foster , in the presence & hearing of said Jim Alex Bell & John Bell, that he had found, at the scene of the killing, on his first visit thereto, the tracks of the deceased, Wackerly, advancing upon the defendant, Garrett, & the tracks of the defendant, Garrett, retreating from Wackerly.
7th. That the court erred in permitting the witness, James Smith, to testify, over the objections of the defendant, to certain threats or statements alleged to have been made by the defendant, Grover Garrett, a year or more prior to the date of the killing.
8th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of defendant, instruction No. 6.
9th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 11.
10th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 13.
11th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 14.
12th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 16.
13th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 25.
14th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 31.
15th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 33. 
16th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 34.
17th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 35.
18th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 36.
19th. That the court erred in giving to the jury, over the objections of the defendant, instruction No. 37.
20th. That the court erred in refusing to give to the jury, instruction No. 1a, asked by the defendant.
21st. That the court erred in refusing to give to the jury, instruction No. 2a, asked by the defendant.
22nd. That the court erred in refusing to give to the jury, instruction No. 3a, asked by the defendant.
23rd. That the court erred in refusing to give to the jury, instruction No. 4a, asked by the defendant.
24th. That the court erred in refusing to give to the jury, instruction No. 5a, asked by the defendant.
25th. That the court erred in refusing to give to the jury, Instruction No. 6a, asked by the defendant.

Dene H. Coleman, and McCaleb & Reeder. Attorneys for Defendant.Filed November 7, 1912, Jas. T. Garrett, Clerk.

Family/Spouse: Wackerly, Ceclie Jane. Ceclie was born on 30 Apr 1894 in Jamestown, Independence, Arkansas, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Starnes, Katie in 1928. Katie was born on 24 Feb 1905 in Randolph, Arkansas, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1940, Wiley, Randolph, Arkansas, USA

Notes:

As of 21 Dec 2014 I found my second source of Roberts names possibly containing the Middle name Clem. One was on a record in Arkansas, the second was on a bible record of Dollie Robinson, Page 2 contains his middle initials as C. L. L stands for Lee.

The names names and birthdates of David Fritts and Catherine Beard and their children were found in a bible of Dollie Robinson. Bible is in the family of Ray Maden.

Along with this is the death of the child, N. J. Fritts

This also contains Daniel Garret's middle name and Robert C. L. Garrett.

Birth:
Batesville, Arkansas the Casket Capital of the world.

Robert married Dean, Minerva on 1 Nov 1926 in Lawrence, Arkansas, United States. Minerva (daughter of Dean, Madison Columbus) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married McDowell, Jessie on 13 Feb 1934 in Randolph, Arkansas, United States. Jessie and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Hollaway, Eula Mable on 2 Mar 1938 in Randolph, Arkansas, United States. Eula (daughter of Holloway, James Greenbury and Rowe, Gracie Belinda) was born on 22 Dec 1917 in Delaplaine, Randolph, Arkansas, USA; died on 21 Sep 2001 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States; was buried in Pocahontas, Randolph, Arkansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Keith, Oma [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name:
Son of James H. and Roxie Caroline (Fritts 1872) Fritts (1866), b. 24 Aug 1907, Rockwood, TN, where he was raised; d. Wednesday, 14 Feb 1990, age 82y, Bapt. Hospital of Roane Co., TN, bur. Oak Grove Cem.; md. Margaret Earhart and was survived by her one dau., three grandchildren and one great grandchild and three nieces.
He was a member of Rockwood United Meth. Church and was a
retired store manager with the Blue Diamond Coal Co., and the Oak Wood store in Kingsport.
Clifford along with his mother, father and three brothers, Walter, Oscar and Jimmie attend Rockwood Christian Church. He began his career as a clerk in a grocery store, upon completing the first year of high school.
Clifford lived for a short time with Walter and his family at Blue Diamond, KY. Walter returned to Rockwood where he owned and operated the Rockwood Coffee Shop [Cousin Aileen called it the “Fritts Coffee Shop]. After Walter’s death Clifford managed the restaurant.
It was at this time that Clifford met Margaret Earhart, b. 12 Mar 1911, dau. of Thomas Abram and Nancy Porter (Love) Earhart. Margaret d. 6 Mar 1993. Thomas was a carpenter and pattern maker for the Roane Iron Company. Margaret had worked several years as a telephone operator for Southern Bell Telephone Co. before quitting to waitress at the Coffee Shop. They md. 11 Apr 1936, Rockwood Presbyterian Church, with Rev. J.C. Orr officiating. Aileen Fritts, Clifford’s niece was their witness.

ONE DAY
For Clifford
I close this day with much regret,
Timespent was perfect here.
The shading from each shadow ’smask
Veiledsoft then slipped severe.
Lightplayed along the treetops
Urged by even tempered drafts.
Theynow wage theirfade together,
Whileour sequence-smiles calm laughs.
Our grading of the time we spend
Is not the same, of course.
Some mightjudge today as wasted,
While we ’vesmoothed our steady source.
By Iris (Fritts) Jeffers, 1998.

Their only child, Iris Lynn was b. 31 May 1937. Clifford and
Margaret then moved to Blue Diamond, KY. He worked as butcher in the meat department. He continued in this position at Egan, KY and Bonny Blue, VA.
They lived at Bonny Blue during World War H. With meat being
rationed, some of Clifford’s customers accused him of getting all the meat he wanted. So Clifford “just politely” built a small, neat, off-the ground chicken coop and they ate mostly chicken for the duration.
He was promoted to store manager and the family moved to
Westburn, TN. He then managed Blue Diarnond’s stores at Royal
Blue, TN, Chevrolet, KY, and Bonny Blue, VA.

HER SUMMER EVENING
For Margaret
Shefaces south breeze on its way
Into their small stream hollow.
And she knows its gentle cooling stay
From dusk through the night tofollow.
Shefans them still her apron
Using it to wipe herface,
While dampening this day ’swork stains
Each is in its chance-caused place.
Thelast stains camefrom supper
And the dishes washed and done.
She counts thefireflies coming
She ambers against the setting sun.
By Iris (Fritts) Jeffers, 1998

Clifford spent the last twelve of his working years with
Oakwood Markets in Kingsport, TN. It was here that Clifford and Margaret owned their first and only home. Margaret was an immaculate housekeeper and she made a lovely home wherever they lived. She loved flowers and often on the back of
the moving truck, baskets of bulbs and cuttings would be bumping along to their new home. She worked several years as PBX operator for Oakwood. She often read the Bible and dictionary when resting.
They were very close. Through the years they enjoyed after
church picnics at Norris Dam and Big Ridge State Park in TN. And they spent most of their vacations in the Great Smoky Mountains.
After Clifford retired they moved back to Rockwood. They were
faithful members of the Rockwood United Methodist Church.
Upon reaching his eighties, with tears of gratitude Clifford
remarked to his daughter, “Mother and I feel honored to have lived so and Oscar at the Oak Grove Cem. in Rockwood.
Clifford once commented, that as a young boy his father’s arms
seemed to be as broad as they were long-muscled from his years of work as a blacksmith. On the back of a picture postcard James (1866) had written in a very nice script:

Hello: I am fine how are you. Read your card and was glad
to hear from you. Being you sent me one of my pictures I will
return one in the place of it, hoping you all a happy Easter.
From J.H. Fritts.

The card was sent to Mrs. Ed. Fritts, Wind Rock, Tenn. Etta was the widow of Ed, Roxie’s brother. She was the stepmother of Ella Mae (Fritts) Seward. Ella Mac was always close to her Aunt Roxie and Uncle James.
The picture on the postcard was of James, a helper, and several others in front of his shop. James was shoeing a large white horse. The card was dated Rockwood—Apr. 12, 1911.

Clifford married Earhart, Margaret [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Gibson, Joyce Mary on 6 Jul 1946 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA. Joyce was born on 17 Dec 1925 in Tunstall, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England; died on 14 Feb 2022 in Valley Springs, Calaveras, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nell married Cato, Ramon E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Huffman, Willard Lee. Willard and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Arnold, Mildred Jewell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lue married Nicholson, Kenneth L. on 12 Oct 1935 in Independence, Arkansas, United States. Kenneth was born on 9 Nov 1917; died on 20 Dec 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Verlie E. on 27 Apr 1939 in Independence, Arkansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Johnson, Violet. Violet was born in 1927; died in 1994. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Charlie O. Garrett, age 85, of Batesville, died Friday, February 1, 2013 in a local hospital. He was born July 7, 1927 in Jamestown, the son of Grover Garrett and Celia Wackerly Garrett. He was of the Baptist faith. 
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Von Garrett; 4 brothers: Ott Garrett, Vernon Garrett, Ed Garrett, Everett Garrett; a sister, Lue Ella Nicholson; and a grandson, Justin Melton. 

Survivors include his wife, Faye Garrett of the home; a son, Larry Silas of Southside; a daughter, Lynda Grissom of Banner; 4 grandchildren: LJ Silas, Kasey Garrett, Josh Melton, Cody Garrett; and 7 great grandchildren: Remington Silas, Keller McPherson, Kellee Chism, Shyla Chism, Brayden Melton, Kent Garrett, and Kolton Garrett. 
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Willis Funeral Service with Bob Dailey officiating.

Family/Spouse: Rains, Una Faye. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
William "Ott" Garrett, 75 of Sulphur Rock, died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1932 in Jamestown, Arkansas to Grover and Celia Wackerly Garrett. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, four brothers, and one sister. 

Survivors include his wife Katherine of Sulphur Rock; two sons, Rick Garrett of Southside and Elvis Garrett of Southside; two daughters Cynthia Tignor of Charlotte and Judy Fraser of Desha; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 

Memorial Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Wackerly Cemetery in Jamestown, AR . 

Visitation is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday at Willis Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville. 

Family/Spouse: Katherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Died from TB

Patsy married Gibson, Manuel G. on 24 Apr 1946 in Randolph, Arkansas, United States. Manuel was born on 1 Aug 1919 in Randolph, Arkansas, United States; died on 9 Mar 2004 in Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, United States; was buried on 12 Mar 2004 in Herrick, Shelby, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1940, Wiley, Randolph, Arkansas, USA

Family/Spouse: Hollaway, Cecil Darrell. Cecil was born in 1926; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1940, Wiley, Randolph, Arkansas, USA
• Obituary: 7 Jul 2020, Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA; Alice Euvaughn Williams, age 81, of St. Louis, MO, formerly of Granite City, IL, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at her home. Alice was born on January 31, 1939 in Pocahontas, AR, a daughter of the late Robert Lee Garrett and Eula Mabel (Hollaway) Garrett. On June 11, 1971, Alice married Herbert Williams in Granite City, IL. Alice retired from Piece Goods Fabric Store as a manager after many years of dedicated service. Alice was an excellent seamstress who enjoyed sewing and making costumes for the opera house in Raleigh, NC. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Alice loved life, she loved to laugh, but most of all she loved her family. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by a son, Scott Allen; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Allen; two brothers and three sisters, Ron Garrett, Bill McCluskey, Dorothy Hollaway, Sally Garrett and Patsy Garrett. She is survived by her devoted husband of forty-nine years, Herbert Williams of St. Louis, MO; loving children, Janet (Roger) Wilson of Crestwood, MO, Belinda Morgan of Granite City, IL, Yvette (Richard) Fritts of Granite City, IL and Dennis Allen of Des Moines, IA; siblings, Pastor Douglas (Louise) Garrett of Granite City, IL, Thomas Garrett of O’Kean, AR and Donna Robertson of O’Kean, AR; proud grandmother to twenty grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Alice deserves a beautiful tribute. However, in this unknown time a private family visitation and funeral will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Irwin Chapel, Granite City, IL, with her brother Pastor Douglas Garrett officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery on Maryville Road in Granite City, IL. Memorial donations may be given to Fisher House or DeGreef Hospice House in Alice’s memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.irwinchapel.com.

Alice married Allen, Thomas Clarence on 30 Apr 1955 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States, and was divorced in Mar 1971. Thomas (son of Allen, Clarence Robert and McGee, Addie Elizabeth) was born on 2 Dec 1934 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA; died on 23 Dec 2013 in Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bollin, Pearl Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Evie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robertson, Ralph Landon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Iris married Jeffers, Don C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Carol Lee Helm, 66, of Buna, Texas died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at her home. 
Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Antioch Cemetery in Buna and under the direction of Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna. 
Born June 14, 1947 in Pocahantas, Arkansas to Manuel and Patsy Gibson, she had lived in Buna since 1980. 
Survivors include her husband, Erville Helm of Buna; sons, Todd Helm, Ronnie Helm, Jason Helm, and David Helm all of Buna; daughters, Christie Helm and Edda Helm both of Buna; a brother, Tim Gibson, sisters, Rita Gibson, Donna Gibson, and Leanne Gibson; 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Family/Spouse: Helm, Erville. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
A the feet of her mother

Family/Spouse: Milton, Walter Clinard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Karandjeff, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wilson, Roger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Easler, William Caroll. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Morgan, George. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Fritts, Richard James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dennis married Tillotson, Kerry Lane [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dunn, Elizabeth Ann. Elizabeth was born on 31 Jul 1968; died on 23 Dec 2003 in Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Davis, Darla. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Johnson, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Pester, Scott. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Obituary: 1 Feb 2023, Online; Lowell Leroy Robertson, age 54, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home. He was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, on April 18, 1968, son of Ralph and Donna (Garrett) Robertson. On July 26, 2013, Leroy was united in marriage to the love of his life, Bridget (Prather) Rollins, who survives at their home. Leroy had a strong work ethic and was previously employed as an electrician at Midwest Builders and Trane. In addition to being a talented electrician, he was also a jack of all trades and carpenter extraordinaire, taking great pride in building and repairing all types of household projects, especially his man cave. He loved life and enjoyed listening to music, singing, taking motorcycle rides, playing cornhole, golfing, and coaching his kid’s sporting activities. Leroy was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and was his children’s biggest supporter in all their extracurricular activities. Leroy possessed a larger-than-life personality and a heart of gold. He had a unique gift of making his family and friends feel like they were the most important person in his life. He always welcomed the company of his friends and enjoyed hosting get togethers at his lake house and at his man cave. His witty sense of humor and infectious laughter lit up any room he entered. He was always the life of the party! Leroy never knew a stranger and was always willing to help others in need. Above all things, Leroy’s life revolved around his family, especially his grandchildren, who he treasured. Lowell Leroy Robertson was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandpa, and a loyal friend to many. The countless memories and stories of Leroy will be told for decades to come, and his wit will live on for generations to come. In addition to his loving wife, Bridget, he is also survived by two sons, Douglas (Laura) Robertson and Justin (Shelby) Robertson; three daughters, Brinna Rollins, Laney Rollins, and Harper Rollins; grandchildren, Axel Robertson, Chase Robertson, and Parker Ray, with one grandchild on the way, Cash; his mother, Donna Robertson; twin sister, Loretta Loveless; brother, Jerrald Roberston; father-in-law, Richard “Buck” Prather; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, family, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Robertson; mother-in-law, Kathern Prather; and stepfather, Kenneth Roberts. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with services immediately following at 1 p.m., on Friday, February 3, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Iberia. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Leroy Robertson Memorial Fund.

Debra married Reinagel, Robert Joseph [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carla married Roberts, James Graham [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]