Funeral Homes in Magnolia, AR

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Roy Green (american football player), Jake Cornelius (rower), Larry McCray (guitarist and songwriter), and James Hime (author and novelist).

Magnolia is a city in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 11,577. The city is the county seat of Columbia County.Magnolia is home to the World's Largest Charcoal Grill and the World Championship Steak Cookoff, part of the Magnolia Blossom Festival.

Magnolia Obituaries

It was written by El Dorado New-Times on March 20th, 2022 that Hugh Barrett Howell perished in Magnolia, Arkansas.  Howell was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Hugh Barrett's life.

It was revealed by Arkansas Democrat/Gazette on August 6th, 2021 that Jimmy Clyde Chearham perished in Magnolia, Arkansas.  Chearham was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jimmy Clyde's life.

It was disclosed by Peoria Journal Star on November 22nd, 2020 that Jerlene Lindsay (Jamison) perished in Peoria, Illinois.  Ms. Lindsay was 88 years old and was born in Magnolia, AR.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jerlene's life.

It was revealed by The Times at Shreveport La on August 21st, 2020 that Clifton C Jr "Cliff" Pate passed on in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Pate was 89 years old and was born in Magnolia, AR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Clifton C Jr "Cliff"'s life.

It was reported by The Times at Shreveport La on August 7th, 2020 that Richard Louis "Ricky" Madere died in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Madere was 63 years old and was born in Magnolia, AR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Richard Louis "Ricky"'s life.

It was noted by Topeka Capital-Journal on February 16th, 2020 that Shirley M Johnson (Walthall) died in Topeka, Kansas.  Ms. Johnson was 80 years old and was born in Magnolia, AR.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Shirley M's life.

It was reported by Tyler Morning Telegraph on January 21st, 2020 that Jim Wells perished in Tyler, Texas.  Wells was 62 years old and was born in Magnolia, AR.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jim's life.

It was disclosed by The News Tribune on May 16th, 2018 that Frank Jr Heard passed away in Washington.  Heard was 87 years old and was born in Magnolia, AR.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Frank Jr's life.

It was disclosed by White Oak Independent on January 18th, 2018 that Ricky Lynn Raborn perished in Longview, Texas.  Raborn was 62 years old and was born in Magnolia, AR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ricky Lynn's life.

It was written on December 15th, 2017 that Ola Mae Ellis passed on in Magnolia, Arkansas.  Ellis was 86 years old and was born in Claiborne Parish, LA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ola Mae's life.

History

According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 10,478. The city is the county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas County . The city grew slowly as an agricultural and regional cotton market until the discovery of oil just east of the city in March, 1938, with the Barnett #1 drilled by the Kerr-Lynn Company. It is also home to the World's Largest Charcoal Grill and the World Championship Steak Cookoff, part of the Magnolia Blossom Festival. The Magnolia Oil Field was an important discovery, not just for the city but for the nation, as it was the largest producing field (in volume) during the early years of World War II, helping to fuel the American war effort. At the time of its incorporation in 1858, the city had a population of about 1,950.

The official website for the city of Magnolia is https://www.magnolia-ar.com/.