The Forrest City High School Class of '57 will have its 55th Reunion on October 12 and 13, 2012. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
More information will be posted after plans are finalized.
Love those Mustangs!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Monday, November 9, 2009
Gene Martin's Message for the classmates reaching the big 70
Message from Gene Martin:
To all those FCHS classmates of 1957 who are experiencing the big 70 birthday this year: Have a very happy birthday!
To all those FCHS classmates of 1957 who are experiencing the big 70 birthday this year: Have a very happy birthday!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Harry Fondren of the FCHS Class of 1955
Harry Fondren, who was in the FCHS Class of 1955, would welcome
a connection of those who knew him when he lived in Forrest City.
His e-mail address is hfond@stic.net .
a connection of those who knew him when he lived in Forrest City.
His e-mail address is hfond@stic.net .
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Vance Pettus is doing well.
Vance provided an update on his health this evening. He said that he is doing well, and currently there are no signs of problems. Keep up the good work, Vance!
Monday, November 24, 2008
David Courtney Obituary
Mr. David E. Courtney Sr., age 68, of Widener, died Friday at the St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. He had been in the hospital for the past week.
Mr. Courtney was born December 14, 1939, in St. Francis County and was the son of Richard Courtney and Genevieve Melton Courtney. He lived in St. Francis County most of his life, was a farmer, and a merchandiser. He was a Veteran of the National Guard, a member of the American Legion, the Civil Air Patrol, the Cross County Amateur Radio Club, the Arkansas Constable Association, the National Constable Association, was a Constable of the Griggs Township, and was a member of the Madison Baptist Church.
Mr. Courtney married Dorothy Long in 1958, and she survives him along with four sons; David 'Little David' Courtney Jr. of Derby, Kansas, Russell Courtney of Forrest City, Michael Courtney and Justin Courtney, both of Widener, two brothers; Dale Courtney of Widener, and Wayne Courtney of Forrest City, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He had one son, Rodney Courtney, who preceded him in death.
Services for Mr. Courtney will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry.
Mr. Courtney was born December 14, 1939, in St. Francis County and was the son of Richard Courtney and Genevieve Melton Courtney. He lived in St. Francis County most of his life, was a farmer, and a merchandiser. He was a Veteran of the National Guard, a member of the American Legion, the Civil Air Patrol, the Cross County Amateur Radio Club, the Arkansas Constable Association, the National Constable Association, was a Constable of the Griggs Township, and was a member of the Madison Baptist Church.
Mr. Courtney married Dorothy Long in 1958, and she survives him along with four sons; David 'Little David' Courtney Jr. of Derby, Kansas, Russell Courtney of Forrest City, Michael Courtney and Justin Courtney, both of Widener, two brothers; Dale Courtney of Widener, and Wayne Courtney of Forrest City, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He had one son, Rodney Courtney, who preceded him in death.
Services for Mr. Courtney will be held at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, with burial in Forrest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening 6:00 till 8:00 P.M., at Stevens Funeral Home with Stevens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the on line registry.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Frances Trusty Ratliff's Husband Passed Away
Below is the obituary for Frances Trusty Ratliff’s husband, which was in the Forrest City Times Herald today. Please remember Frances and her family in your prayers.
James Howard "Dick" Ratliff
James Howard “Dick” Ratliff, age 71, died at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2008 surrounded by his family he loved and who loved him. Mr. Ratliff was born August 22, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee, a son of the late Howard and Irene (Ingram) Ratliff. He was a Baptist; and was retired from the United States Postal Service. Dick had served in the United States Naval Air Reserve. He is survived by his wife, Frances (Trusty) Ratliff of Greenbrier; sons, James Howard Ratliff, Jr. and wife Gina of Greenbrier; Christopher Lee Ratliff of Caldwell; grandchildren, Kristen Kay and William Lee Ratliff; sisters, Angela Rosamond of Memphis and Bonnie Ratliff of Wynne. Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in the chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas. Local arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. 501-327-7727. The family requests memorials be made to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
James Howard "Dick" Ratliff
James Howard “Dick” Ratliff, age 71, died at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2008 surrounded by his family he loved and who loved him. Mr. Ratliff was born August 22, 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee, a son of the late Howard and Irene (Ingram) Ratliff. He was a Baptist; and was retired from the United States Postal Service. Dick had served in the United States Naval Air Reserve. He is survived by his wife, Frances (Trusty) Ratliff of Greenbrier; sons, James Howard Ratliff, Jr. and wife Gina of Greenbrier; Christopher Lee Ratliff of Caldwell; grandchildren, Kristen Kay and William Lee Ratliff; sisters, Angela Rosamond of Memphis and Bonnie Ratliff of Wynne. Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in the chapel of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas. Local arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. 501-327-7727. The family requests memorials be made to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
David Tyson's Kidney Transplant Was a Success!
Ben Bratcher talked to David Tyson’s wife, Carol, and she said David’s kidney transplant surgery on Sunday, 10/12/08, was a success. He will be in intensive care for a few days.
We wish him well.
Patricia Hughes Jones
We wish him well.
Patricia Hughes Jones
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