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Zela Naomi Franks F, b. 23 May 1908, d. 18 January 1995
| Birth* |
23 May 1908, Wideman, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Marriage* |
24 December 1926, Texola, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, Principal=Euel E. Balkcom |
| Death* |
18 January 1995, 405 N 3rd, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, Zela died of a possible heart attack. The funeral was held at the Church of the Nazarene and she was buried in the Sayre-Doxey Cemetery. She was buried on January 21. |
| Burial* |
21 January 1995, Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States |
Euel E. Balkcom M, b. 14 May 1903, d. 1 October 1981
| Birth* |
14 May 1903, Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, Texas, United States |
| Marriage* |
24 December 1926, Texola, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, Principal=Zela Naomi Franks |
| Death* |
1 October 1981, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, died in his sleep, no obvious cause. |
| Burial* |
October 1981, Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States |
Robert Loren Balkcom M, b. 1 December 1927, d. 5 April 2002
| Birth* |
1 December 1927, Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Death* |
5 April 2002, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Burial* |
8 May 2002, Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, Loren was cremated a few days after his death and his ashes were later buried at the cemetery by his two brothers, Don and Gerald, and their wives. |
Kenneth Paul Balkcom M, b. 28 August 1939, d. 21 October 1999
| Birth* |
28 August 1939, Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Death* |
21 October 1999, Oakland, California, United States |
| Burial* |
26 October 1999, Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, in Balkcom plot. |
Flora B. Carder F, b. 9 November 1888, d. 20 August 1988
| Birth* |
9 November 1888, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Marriage* |
2 June 1907, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=William Barrett Franks |
| (Witness) Death |
circa 14 June 1908, Wideman, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Zella Ruth Franks |
| (Witness) Death |
February 1919, Principal=Lola Laura Frances Franks |
| (Witness) Death |
July 1919, Family history states that Jewel died from eating too many green apples., Principal=Jewel Juanita Franks |
| (Witness) Death |
8 April 1965, Hensley Nursing Home, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, Principal=William Barrett Franks |
| (Witness) Death |
circa 1983, Principal=Eulon Ray Franks |
| Death* |
20 August 1988, Albuquerque, Bernanillo County, New Mexico, United States |
| Burial* |
23 August 1988, Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, Flora is buried next to her husband, William Barrett. |
| Obituary |
25 August 1988, Sayre Record Newspaper, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, Flora Franks, 99, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 1988 in Albuquerque, N. M. Services were at 2 p. m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the Sayre Assembly of God Church with Rev. Ray L. "Junior" Franks and Rev. James McMullen officiating.
Burial was in Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, under direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service of Sayre.
Flora, the daughter of W. J.and Fannie Carder, was born Nov. 9, 1888 in Izard County, Ark. She married William Barrett Franks on June 2, 1907, in Newburg, Ark. They moved to Wellington, Texas in 1912 and back to Arkansas in 1918. They later moved to Erick from Arkansas and then in 1926 they moved to Shamrock. In 1959 they made their home in Sayre. Flora moved to Albuquerque in January of 1988 to be near her son. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Sayre.
Mrs. Franks was predeceased in death by her parents, husband, three daughters and one son.
She is survived by three daughters, Jean Williams of Pasadena, Texas, Melba Miller of Nacogdoches, Texas, Zela Balkcom of Sayre; four sons, R.L. of Albuquerque, E.E. of Truth or Consequences, N. M., O. B. of Austin, Texas, Harold of Deer Park, Texas; one sister, Nora Bibb of Wenatchee, Washington; 15 grandchildren; and a number of great and great-great grandchildren. |
| Family |
William Barrett Franks b. 6 January 1887, d. 8 April 1965 |
| Marriage* |
2 June 1907, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=William Barrett Franks |
| Children |
- Zela Naomi Franks+ b. 23 May 1908, d. 18 Jan 1995
- Zella Ruth Franks b. 23 May 1908, d. c 14 Jun 1908
- Rev. Escal Earl Franks+ b. 28 Jan 1910, d. 11 Jan 1996
- Rev. Raymond Lloyd Franks Sr.+ b. 1 Sep 1912, d. 30 May 1993
- Jewel Juanita Franks b. 7 Jul 1915, d. Jul 1919
- Lola Laura Frances Franks b. 18 Aug 1917, d. Feb 1919
- Col. O.B. Franks b. 25 Jan 1920, d. 2 Jan 2005
- Melba Nell Franks+ b. 24 Jan 1922, d. 14 May 2003
- William Harold Franks b. 23 May 1924
- Eulon Ray Franks+ b. 23 Aug 1927, d. c 1983
- Wanda Jeanne Franks b. 11 Feb 1930
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William Barrett Franks M, b. 6 January 1887, d. 8 April 1965
| Birth* |
6 January 1887, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Marriage* |
2 June 1907, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Flora B. Carder |
| (Witness) Death |
circa 14 June 1908, Wideman, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Zella Ruth Franks |
| (Witness) Death |
February 1919, Principal=Lola Laura Frances Franks |
| (Witness) Death |
July 1919, Family history states that Jewel died from eating too many green apples., Principal=Jewel Juanita Franks |
| Death* |
8 April 1965, Hensley Nursing Home, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, Witness=Flora B. Carder |
| Burial* |
10 April 1965, Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Obituary |
15 April 1965, Sayre Sun, Sayre, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States, Funeral services for William Barrett Franks were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church with Rev. G. Alsup and Rev. A. J. Williams, Shamrock, Texas officiating. Mr. Franks was born January 6, 1887 in Izard County, Arkansas and died Thursday in the Hensley's Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was married to Flora Carder at Newberg, Arkansas June 2, 1907 where they lived before moving to Erick. In 1926, they moved to Shamrock, Texas where they resided until September 11, 1959 when they moved to Sayre to make their home. He was an active member of the Assembly of God church for 32 years. Preceding him in death were his parents and three daughters. Survivors are his wife of the home; three daughters, Mrs. E. E. Balkcom, Sayre; Mrs. Joe Miller and Mrs. Newell Williams of Pasadena, Texas; five sons, E. E. of Phoenix Arizona, R. L. of Las Cruces, New Mexico; O. B. of austin, Texas, Harold of Pasadena, Texas; and E. B. of Amarillo. Three brothers, Nath Franks, Sayre; W. R. of Wellington, Texas; Homer of Athens, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Wil Combs, Mrs. Pearl Hammon both of Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Opal Pennington, Sudan, Texas; 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Grandsons serving as pallbearers were Loren Balkcom, Don Balkcom, Ray Franks, Dale Franks, Jimmy Miller and Denny Miller. Honorary pallbearers were Walter Melville, Dennis James, Johnny Lakey, T. A. Richardson, Haskel Burden and Floyd Courtney. Burial was in the Sayre-Doxey cemetery. |
| Family |
Flora B. Carder b. 9 November 1888, d. 20 August 1988 |
| Marriage* |
2 June 1907, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Flora B. Carder |
| Children |
- Zela Naomi Franks+ b. 23 May 1908, d. 18 Jan 1995
- Zella Ruth Franks b. 23 May 1908, d. c 14 Jun 1908
- Rev. Escal Earl Franks+ b. 28 Jan 1910, d. 11 Jan 1996
- Rev. Raymond Lloyd Franks Sr.+ b. 1 Sep 1912, d. 30 May 1993
- Jewel Juanita Franks b. 7 Jul 1915, d. Jul 1919
- Lola Laura Frances Franks b. 18 Aug 1917, d. Feb 1919
- Col. O.B. Franks b. 25 Jan 1920, d. 2 Jan 2005
- Melba Nell Franks+ b. 24 Jan 1922, d. 14 May 2003
- William Harold Franks b. 23 May 1924
- Eulon Ray Franks+ b. 23 Aug 1927, d. c 1983
- Wanda Jeanne Franks b. 11 Feb 1930
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William Jasper Carder M, b. 23 March 1846, d. 24 November 1928
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 William Jasper and Catherine McKamie Carder and Family c1902 |
| Birth* |
23 March 1846, Tennessee, United States, Possibly born in Bledsoe County. |
| Marriage* |
September 1869, Tennessee, United States, Principal=Laura Brown |
| (Witness) Death |
between 1875 and 1880, Tennessee, United States, Principal=Laura Brown |
| Marriage* |
4 September 1884, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Frances Catherine McKamie |
| (Witness) Death |
18 August 1886, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Homer Clarence Carder |
| (Witness) Death |
November 1895, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Nancy Cleora Carder |
| (Witness) Death |
January 1898, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Zora Dale Carder |
| Death* |
24 November 1928, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Witness=Frances Catherine McKamie |
| Burial* |
26 November 1928, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Band Mill, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, On the tombstone, William is listed as Rev. William J. Carder. (See exhibit)  |
| Family 2 |
Frances Catherine McKamie b. 6 May 1857, d. 24 July 1942 |
| Marriage* |
4 September 1884, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Frances Catherine McKamie |
| Children |
- Homer Clarence Carder b. 12 Jun 1885, d. 18 Aug 1886
- William Joseph Carder+ b. 11 Nov 1886
- Flora B. Carder+ b. 9 Nov 1888, d. 20 Aug 1988
- James Thomas Carder b. 17 Jan 1891, d. 27 Jun 1958
- Nancy Cleora Carder b. 17 Feb 1893, d. Nov 1895
- Nora Carder b. 27 Feb 1895, d. 19 Feb 1991
- Zora Dale Carder b. 16 Aug 1897, d. Jan 1898
- George Franklin Carder+ b. 18 Aug 1899
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Frances Catherine McKamie F, b. 6 May 1857, d. 24 July 1942
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 Frances McKamie Carder c1938 |
| Birth* |
6 May 1857, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Marriage* |
4 September 1884, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=William Jasper Carder |
| (Witness) Death |
18 August 1886, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Homer Clarence Carder |
| (Witness) Death |
November 1895, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Nancy Cleora Carder |
| (Witness) Death |
January 1898, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Zora Dale Carder |
| (Witness) Death |
24 November 1928, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=William Jasper Carder |
| Death* |
24 July 1942, Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, United States |
| Burial* |
July 1942, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Band Mill, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, (See exhibit for picture)  |
| Obituary |
31 July 1942, Calico Rock Progress, Calico, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Mrs. Frances C. Carder, 84, formerly of Newburg, died Saturday at Shamrock, Texas. She is survived by three sons, Frank of Searcy, Will of Springfield, Mo., and Jim Carder of Brockwell; two daughters, Mrs. Flora Franks of Shamrock, Texas and Mrs. Nora Bibbs of Monitor, Wash. Services were held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Tuesday, Rev. R. E. Lee officiating. |
| Family |
William Jasper Carder b. 23 March 1846, d. 24 November 1928 |
| Marriage* |
4 September 1884, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=William Jasper Carder |
| Children |
- Homer Clarence Carder b. 12 Jun 1885, d. 18 Aug 1886
- William Joseph Carder+ b. 11 Nov 1886
- Flora B. Carder+ b. 9 Nov 1888, d. 20 Aug 1988
- James Thomas Carder b. 17 Jan 1891, d. 27 Jun 1958
- Nancy Cleora Carder b. 17 Feb 1893, d. Nov 1895
- Nora Carder b. 27 Feb 1895, d. 19 Feb 1991
- Zora Dale Carder b. 16 Aug 1897, d. Jan 1898
- George Franklin Carder+ b. 18 Aug 1899
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Laura Brown F, b. 1848, d. between 1875 and 1880
Nancy Callie Carder1 F, b. 22 December 1870
| Birth* |
22 December 1870, United States |
| Citations |
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Family history says her name was Callie, 1880 census lists her as Nancy C.
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Mittie Carder F, b. 31 December 1872
| Birth* |
31 December 1872, United States |
| Marriage* |
13 September 1890, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=William Harvey Cooper |
Connie Carder F, b. 12 March 1875
| Birth* |
12 March 1875, United States, Family records give this date, however, 1880 census would put the year at 1874. |
Homer Clarence Carder M, b. 12 June 1885, d. 18 August 1886
| Birth* |
12 June 1885, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Death* |
18 August 1886, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Witness=William Jasper Carder, Witness=Frances Catherine McKamie |
| Burial* |
20 August 1886, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Band Mill, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
William Joseph Carder M, b. 11 November 1886
| Birth* |
11 November 1886, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Marriage* |
1909, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Augustine (?) |
| (Witness) Death |
12 May 1911, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Vedrine Gaynor Carder |
| (Witness) Death |
28 December 1913, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Principal=Clarence Eslyn Carder |
James Thomas Carder M, b. 17 January 1891, d. 27 June 1958
| Birth* |
17 January 1891, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Marriage* |
Principal=May (?) |
| Death* |
27 June 1958, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, United States, Funeral Card sent to me. |
| Burial* |
June 1958, Wenatchee Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, United States |
Nancy Cleora Carder F, b. 17 February 1893, d. November 1895
| Birth* |
17 February 1893, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Death* |
November 1895, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Witness=William Jasper Carder, Witness=Frances Catherine McKamie |
| Burial* |
November 1895, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Band Mill, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
Nora Carder F, b. 27 February 1895, d. 19 February 1991
| Marriage* |
Principal=(?) Bibb |
| Birth* |
27 February 1895, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Death* |
19 February 1991, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, United States, Social Security Death Index. |
Zora Dale Carder F, b. 16 August 1897, d. January 1898
| Birth* |
16 August 1897, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Death* |
January 1898, Izard County, Arkansas, United States, Witness=William Jasper Carder, Witness=Frances Catherine McKamie |
| Burial* |
January 1898, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Band Mill, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
George Franklin Carder M, b. 18 August 1899
| Birth* |
18 August 1899, Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
| Marriage* |
Principal=Audie Redman |
Joseph H. McKamie M, b. 7 April 1822
| Birth* |
7 April 1822, Tennessee, United States, 1880 census would put birthdate as 1824. 1870 census makes it 1820. |
| Marriage* |
13 July 1848, Principal=Nancy McAdams |
| (Witness) Death |
14 October 1861, Principal=Anise McKamie |
| (Witness) Death |
7 October 1897, Moody, McLennan County, Texas, United States, Principal=Nancy McAdams |
| Burial* |
Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Calico Rock, Izard County, Arkansas, United States |
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