This very interesting marker is located at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, AR.
Not only is the front of this stone very unique and interesting looking, but the back holds a wealth of information for both people.
James W Starkey
22 Sept 1923
4 Apr 2006
Marie (Scott) Starkey
27 Apr 1926
9 June 1997
If you notice all the names that accompany designs on the front correspond with a family name on the back.
On the back of the stone James's side:
Parents
Charles Vernon Starkey
B 25 Aug 1900 Bellefonte AR
D 26 Nov 1979 - Maplewood Cemetery
Willie Mae Selvidge (Bill)
B 5 June 1904 Olvey AR
D 31 Jan 1983 - Maplewood Cemetery
Grandparents
Saveriand Dollison Starkey
B 4 May 1873 - Bellefonte AR
D 12 Aug 1951 - Maplewood Cemetery
Julia Ann Smith
B 2 Aug 1873 - White Co AR
D 16 Jan 1960 - Maplewood Cemetery
Newton Jasper Selvidge
B 27 Mar 1871 - Bradleyville Mo
D 6 Oct 1934 _ Olvey Cemetery
Adline Mae Farmer
B 27 Mar 1871 - Fairfield IL
D 7 Oct 1966 - Olvey Cemetery
On the back of the stone Marie's side:
Parents
Thomas Jefferson Scott
B 24 May 1880 - Sercy Co AR
D 10 Aug 1951 - Osborne Cemetery St Joe AR
Minnie Malessie Drewry
B 15 Feb 1887 - Sercy Co AR
D 24 Apr 1980 - Osborne Cemetery St Joe AR
Grandparents
James Mayor Scott
B 16 Jan 1850 - Sullivan CO Indiana
D 22 Oct 1918 - Near Weleetka OK
Sarah Elizabeth Weaver
B (Blank) Hot Springs AR - Tucker Cemetery St Joe AR
Henry N Drewry
B 18 Mar 1848 - Tennessee
D 15 May 1921 - Witt Springs AR
Margarett Elizabeth Ruff
B 18 Dec 1845 - St Joe (Cale Creek) AR
D 23 Jul 1938 - Witt Springs AR
Okay. I think that it is more important to preserve the stone. The data is available in other places, but once the stone is damaged beyond repair, it's gone.
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