Mr. Robert "Bobby" Franks Jr., age 70, of Forrest City, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at his home.
Mr. Franks was born April 9, 1931, in Forrest City, and was the son of Robert Franks Sr., and Martha Miller Franks. He made his home in Forrest City. He was a painter, a member of Widener Baptist Church, a member of the VFW and American Legion, and a veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Franks was preceded in death by his first wife, Janie Tolise Franks in 1987; a daughter, Melissa Hazard in 1997; and one son, Alan Franks in 1997.
He was married to Rita Franks in 1991, and she survives him, along with three sons, Rodney Franks, Billy Franks and Johnny Franks, all of Forrest City; three sisters, Joyce Jackson of Conroe, Texas, Judy Davis of Forrest City, and Lynda Lewis of Romance; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Franks were held today, Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Stevens Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Thomason and Bro. Daniel Fryer officiated the service. Burial followed at Forrest Park Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mr. John Sidney "Johnny" Graham, age 45, of Oneida, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at the Med in Memphis.
Mr. Graham was born Feb. 29, 1956, in Helena, and was the son of Joe Elwood Graham and Helen Randal Graham. He was a timber consultant and a Baptist.
Mr. Graham is survived by his son, John Richard Graham of Lexa; his father; seven brothers, Joe Graham of Oneida, Willie Graham of Batesville, Allen Ray "Buddy" Graham of Montrose, Herbie Graham of Indian Bay, Jerry Graham of Cherry Valley, Billy Graham of Rena Lara, Miss., and Bobby Graham of Holly Grove; seven sisters, Alice Faye Anderson and Mary Smith, both of Marianna, Imogene Watkins and Jackie Graham, both of Gill, Marie Ables of Oneida, Judy Wood of Snow Lake, Miss., and Carolyn Ables of Grenada, Miss.
Visitation with the family of Mr. Graham will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Graham will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Home, with Bro. Harold Danley officiating the service. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in West Helena, under the direction of Morgan Funeral Home.