Franklin County
Lowes Creek Cemetery
From the book "Franklin Co., Arkansas Cemeteries, South of the Arkansas River"
Lowes Creek Cemetery is located in the Lowes Creek Community on county road #48, 6.3 miles south of Hwy 96 or about 5 miles north on Hwy 41 from Branch, Arkansas. Lucas Coleman Milam donated the land for this cemetery in 1871.
Small 4x9 inch granite markers have been placed in the ground by the Cemetery Board in an effort to identify all unmarked graves in the cemetery. Some just have initials and some are blank. The fieldstones that once marked the graves have been removed for ease of mowing.
The Milam Family History researched by Vera Milam Ryker was published in 1989 and the information enclosed in parentheses was added from her book by Jerry Allen Milam of Wichita, Kansas, who is the great-grandson of Lucas Coleman Milam.
Row 1
Start in the SW corner going south to north
Willie K. Cooper 1882-1958 (Willie Kirk s/o C.C. & Elizabeth
Edwin Cooper 30 Dec 1881-29 April 1958)
Bertha V. Cooper 1883-1965 (Bertha Viola Milam Cooper d/o Lucas Coleman & Susan Emeline Hoyle Milam 5 Nov 1882-4 Feb 1965)
Row 4
Grant Chastain 1885-1966 (Ulysses S.M. Grant Chastain 25 Dec 1885-21
Jan 1966)
Alza Chastain 1899-1988 (d/o James Montgomery & Susan Milburn
Jaco Milam 25 Oct 1899 - 8 Jan 1988) Rest in Peace
Jackie Lou Chastain 1932-1934 Asleep in Jesus (s/o Grant & Alza Milam Chastain, drowned in Lowes Creek)
James M. Milam 1875-1955 (James Montgomery s/o Lucas Coleman Milam & Susan Emaline Hoyle Milam 5 Sept 1875-28 Aug 1955)
Susan M. Milam 1878-1933 (Susan Milburn Jaco Milam 4 Sept 1878-10
Jan 1933) At Rest
Infant s/o J.M. & Susan Milam 1 May 1911-2 May 1911 (James Montgomery
Milam, Jr.)
Our Darling d/o J.M. & S.M. Milam 20 Feb 1910-30 Mar 1910 Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest, God calls away when he thinks best (Joyce Rebecca Milam)
Row 5
Baby E. Christine Milam 17 Sept 1920-10 June 1921 (d/o Delmar R & Elsie V. Milam)
Baby Mabel R. Milam 24 Oct 1916-19 Oct 1920 (d/o Delmar R & Elsie V. Milam)
Delmar R. Milam 5 Feb 1891-19 Aug 1956 (s/o Thomas Ferrell Jr & Rebecca Mainard Milam)
Elsie V. Milam 25 Oct 1895-18 April 1966 (d/o Calaway Jackson & Nancy Eviline Bryant Milam)
Daisy Dean Milam Woodward 28 Aug 1883-16 July 1979 (d/o Calaway Jackson & Nancy Eviline Bryant Milam)
Idus Pegram Woodward 16 Nov 1886-7 May 1957 Md 15 Dec 1907 (s/o John Pegram & Elnora Elizabeth Bryan Pegram)
Our Father Dallas C. Woodward 25 Dec 1908-7 Mar 1975 Rest In Peace (s/o Idus Pegram & Daisy Dean Milam Woodward)
Row 7
W.H. Williams 9 Sept 1883-24 Jan 1923 Thy life was beauty, truth, goodness and love (William Henry "Bud", h/o Stella May Milam Williams, s/o James Williams)
Stella M. Williams 1887-1932 (Stella May Milam Williams, d/o Lucas Coleman & Susan Emaline Hoyle Milam & w/o Wm. Henry "Bud" Williams)
Lloyd M. Williams 1915-1933 (s/o Bud & Stella)
Lucas C. Williams 1912-1933 (s/o Bud & Stella)
Row 17
Frank Vest 17 Mar 1878-7 Sept 1950 (Robert Frank s/o John P. & Sara Taylor Vest)
Ida Vest 3 April 1883-11 Mar 1968 (Ida Frances d/o Thomas & Elizabeth Milam Nolen)
Row 31
Mother Nora B. Garrettson 8 Dec 1878-12 April 1971 (Nora Bellzora d/o Calaway Jackson & Nancy Milam)
Father Chas. M. Garrettson 15 Dec 1871-28 Mar 1948
Row 33
Belle Shaw 1866-1958 (Laurie Dora Belzona, d/o William & Martha
Louiza Milam Harris)
S.W. Shaw 1854-1918 At Rest (Samuel)
Lula B. Shaw 13 Nov 1896-21 Feb 1910 She died as she lived trusting in God (d/o S.W. & Belle)
Sons of C.M. & Nora B. Milam Garrettson
Clinton 7 June 1910-22 Sept 1910
Milton 7 June 1910-12 Feb 1911
Blanche d/o C.M.& Nora B. Milam Garrettson 17 Dec 1911-8 Jan 1912 God called her home he thought it best
Row 34
Margaret J. Milam Chaffer 19 Dec 1877-19 Jan 1967 (d/o Calaway Jackson & Nancy Bryant Milam)
Thomas F. Milam 2 May 1871-11 Feb 1951 (s/o Calaway Jackson & Nancy Bryant Milam)
Hester B. Milam 8 Feb 1881-28 Aug 1940 At Rest (d/o James H. & Eliza B. King)
George R. Shaw 1901-1954 (Geo. Roosevelt, s/o Samuel W. & Belle Harris Shaw, Grandson of Martha Louiza Milam 10 Nov 1901-3 May 1954)
Mollie J. Shaw 1897-1950 (Mary J., d/o Samuel & Belle, Granddaughter of Martha Louiza Milam)
Allie White 1864-1942 At ft: 1864-10 Mar 1943 age 79 (Alice Ollie d/o Wm. & Martha Milam Harris)
John W. White 1855-1923 At ft: Fentress FHM d 7 June, also old stones for couple are at foot
M.A. Milam Died 29 Sept 1880 aged 65 yrs 6 mos 5 dys (Margaret Amanda d/o James & Margaret Smith Bell, born 24 Mar 1815. Wife of Thomas Ferrill Milam, who was killed in Confederate Service during the Civil War & is buried in Fairview Cemetery in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR.)
C.J. h/o S.L.Milam 1 April 1838-31 Oct 1898 One precious to our hearts
is gone. The voice we loved is stilled. The place made vacant
in our home can never be filled. Our Father in his wisdom called
the boon his love had given,
and though on earth the body lies, the soul is safe in heaven. (Calaway
Jackson s/o Thos. & Margaret A. Milam)
Sacred to the Memory of Nancy E. w/o C.J. Milam Born Sub Rosa, AR
2 Dec 1852.
Died 7 May 1889 aged 36 yrs 5mos 5dys Yet again we hope to meet
thee when the day of life is done, When in Heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no sorrows e'er shall come. (nee Bryant)
Pearlie P. d/o C.J. & N.E. Milam 9 April 1887-14 Feb 1890 Aged 2yrs 10 mos 3 dys Lord may angels watch my home and keep my friends ever true. May thee guard and guide and love them Till they follow after me.
Eula May d/o T.F. & H.B. Milam 11 Jan 1905-20 July 1905 Weep not Papa and Mama for me for I am waiting in heaven for thee
THIS SECTION EAST OF GATE NEAR REAR OF CEMETERY
Row 35
Martha E. d/o J.F. & N.I. Milam 6 May 1876-1 Nov 1888 Rest little Bettie rest in happines rest, Mingling with angels we know thou are blest, Far from the trials that tempt us to strong. God in his mercy has called thee away.
N.I. Milam 25 May 1854-23 July 1926 She believed and sleeps in Jesus
Next two on same stone:
Charley s/o W.M. & Louisa Milam 23 June 1885-17 June 1916
Just as the morning of his life was opening into day, His young and loving
spirit passed from earth and grief away.
W.M. h/o Louisa Milam 8 May 1850-1 Sept 1914 The pains of death are past, Labor and sorrow cease, And Life's long warfare are closed at last. His soul is found in peace
Louisa Milam 1860-1930 In Loving Memory of Our Mother
Tommy Milam 20 July 1952-31 Jan 1953 (s/o Grady & Grace Milam)
Lois Milam 10 May 1951-15 Oct 1955 Asleep in Jesus (d/o Grady & Grace Milam)
Grady T. Milam 31 Mar 1913-9 May 1982 (s/o James Monroe & Bertha V. Pruitt Milam)
James M. Milam 21 Jan 1877-28 Dec 1946 (s/o Thomas Ferrill, Jr. & Rebecca Mainard Milam)
Bertha Milam 10 Dec 1881-29 July 1972 Thy will be done (d/o Wesley & Mary Stancil Pruitt)
Essie Alvina d/o T.I. & A.M. Milam 11 Jan 1899-6 April 1899 We loved this tender little one, And would have wished her stay, But let our Father's will be done, She shines in endless days.
Infant d/o T.I. & A.M. Milam Born & Died 29 Dec ? Budded on earth to bloom in Heaven.
In My Father's House Are Many Mansions T.F. Milam 5 Sept 1844-29 Mar 1912 A loving husband, a father dear; A faithful friend lies buried here. (Thomas F.)
Bonnie Milam Turner 29 July 1894-25 June 1973
Edwards Fentress FHM: Ruby Milam Turner 23 Nov 1921-3 Dec 1995
Peace Francis w/o T.O. Nolen 8 Mar 1847-29 July 1922 Faithful to her trust even unto death. (Elizabeth Frances Catherine d/o Thomas Ferrill & Margaret A. Bell Milam)
Thos. O. Nolen 15 Feb 1843-18 Mar 1931 Rest In Peace Father
Ammon T. s/o T.O. & F.C. Nolen 24 Feb 1878-24 Aug 1889 Remember boys as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now soon you must be, Prepare for death and follow me.
Row 37
Horace I. Bryan 10 April 1881-15 April 1936 (Horace Isaac s/o Isaac T. & Victoria Erwin Bryan)
Pearlie A. Bryan 24 May 1885-15 April 1924 (d/o Lucas & Susan Milam)
Lucas C. Milam 3 Mar 1836-26 April 1908 Odd Fellow (Lucas Coleman s/o Thomas Ferrill & M.A. Bell Milam)
Susan E. Milam his wife 25 June 1851-4 May 1891 (Susan Emeline d/o
Jas Milton & Jane Pendergrass Hoyle) Eastern Star As Jesus died and
rose again victorious from the dead, so His deciples rise and reign with
their triumphant head.
Jennie Milam 9 Feb 1874-4 April 1891 (d/o Lucas & Susan Milam)
Florence Milam 8 April 1880-8 Feb 1900 (d/o Lucas & Susan Milam)
Row 39
Daddy Leon A. Milam 5 Mar 1908-28 Mar 1965 (Leon Artemus s/o Lorenzo Dow & Dovie Eugenia Pendergrass Milam died at Santa Paula, CA. Father of Jerry Milam of Wichita, Kansas)
Father Lorenzo D. Milam 1879-1946 (Lorenzo Dow s/o Lucas Coleman & Susan Emeline Hoyle Milam 25 Dec 1879-31 Aug 1946)
Mother Dovie E. Milam 1886-1973 (Dovie Eugenia d/o William Clampitt & Amanda M. Williams Pendergrass 12 Jan 1886-17 June 1973, married 14 Dec 1906 Grandparents of Jerry Milam of Wichita, Kansas)
Bess d/o L.D. & D.E. Milam 16 Dec 1910-9 Nov 1920 Weep not father and mother for me for I am waiting in Glory for thee. (Elizabeth "Bess" Milam)
Billie C. s/o L.D. & D.E. Milam 26 Feb 1922-14 Feb 1924 A little time on earth he spent, Till God for him His angels sent. (Billie Coleman Milam)
Row 42
Montgomery C. Milam "Monty Bear" 22 July 1965-30 Sept 1989 At ft: FN US Coast Guard On back: Montgomery Milam He was a quiet witness for Christ and touched many lives Signature
Infant Milam 22 Feb 1922-22 Feb 1922
Infant Milam 25 Feb 1921-5 Mar 1921
Infant Milam 13 Aug 1920-29 Aug 1920
(Children of Irl & Jane Milam)
Mother Janie M. Milam 24 July 1899-29 Aug 1982 (d/o Lee & Kitty Raymond Andrews)
Father Irl M. Milam 13 Jan 1895-4 Jan 1982 (s/o Arthur & Susan
Milam)
At Ft: Earl M. Milam PVT US Army
Father Arthur L. Milam 4 Mar 1872-11 July 1952 (Arthur Lavoyette s/o Lucas & Susan Milam)
Mother Susie R. Milam 8 July 1872-12 Jan 1945 ( Susan Rebecca d/o George Benjamin Pegram & Sarah Elizabeth Smith Woodward)
Roland L. Milam 30 Aug 1899-2 Sept 1899 (s/o Arthur & Susan Milam)
Row 43
Earl M. Milam Pvt US Army 13 Jan 1895-4 Jan 1982
POLK COUNTY, ARKANSAS CEMETERY RECORDS OF WILLOUGHBY J. MILAM DECENDANTS PLEASANT GROVE CEMETERY Cemetery is located approx. 1 mile south of Cove, Arkansas on old hwy #71 Alfred Madison Milam 1907 -1978 center section plot 273 Dortha McMillon Milam 1907 - 1987 " " " 272 Arthur Cleaborne Milam 1898 - 1965 " " " 275 Grace Baker Milam 1903 - 1985 " " " 274 Loyd Kenneth Milam 1923 - 1956 " " " 209 Clarence Milam 1904 - 1970 " " " 151 Bertha McMillon Milam 1909 -1981 " " " 152 Lowell James Milam 1932 -1962 " " " 190 Wilma Lea Milam 1945 -1945 " " " 191 Lucy Milam Carper 1907 - 1989 Old Section " 197 Arthur Carper 1899 - 1972 " " " 196 WITHERSPOON CEMETERY Cemetery is located 1 mile South of Vandervoort, Arkansas on old hwy #71, then 1/4 mile East on gravel road. Laura V. Mayo Milam 25 January 1870 - 14 August 1928 2nd wife of Willoughby J. Milam Artie Smedley Milam 1910 - 1926 1st wife of Clarence Milam Virginia Milam Smedley 16 December 1901 - 02 October 1983 Charles E. Smedley 30 December 1897 - 27 July 1983 Patsy Smedley Barrett 11 November 1936 - 28 November 1993 SEVIER COUNTY, ARKANSAS Cemetery burial sites of Willoughby J. Milam and descendants HORATIO CEMETERY Cemetery is located on East side of Horatio, Arkansas on Hwy # 41 Willoughby J. "Wib" Milam 12 February 1872 - 19 March 1937 Florence O. Baker Milam 24 May 1911 - 13 November 1988 (3rd Wife of Willoughby) John Henry Milam 20 March 1893 - 21 December 1973 Sarah E. Baker Milam 21 October 1914 - 03 November 1998 Marvin Milam 1948 - 1966 Henry S. Milam 13 April 1954 - 19 July 1970 Beau Curtis Milam 26 August 1978 - 03 December 1979 (Son of John Curtis Milam) Elwin Milam Born & Died 1932 Edwin Milam Born & Died 1932 Wilbur Jordan Milam Born & Died 1934 Deal Milam Born & Died 1936 Dealmer Milam Born & Died 1936 BELLVILLE CEMETERY Cemetery is located approximately 2 miles South of Locksburg, Arkansas on HWY #71, then left (Bakers Store) for about 1/2 mile. Cemetery is on left side of Road. I do not know who these Milams are. Any help would be appreciated James H. Milam 14 January 1884 - 16 December 1976 Mary L. Milam 09 April 1894 - 09 July 1989 Albert Milam 06 January 1911 - 10 December 1945 Little River County, Arkansas Burial Sites of Milam Descendants Campground Cemetery Cemetery is located just West of Winthrop, Arkansas Elmer Milam 06 August 1922 - 17 October 1974 (son of John Henry Milam) Jennie M. Milam 12 June 1914 - 25 May 1984 (wife of Elmer) John Lionel Briggs 14 Feburary 1901 - 31 May 1966 Pearla Milam Briggs 10 June 1916 - 16 May 1966 (Dau of John Henry Milam)