Funeral Homes in Ashdown, AR

Facts about the city

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Ashdown (formerly Turkey Flats and Keller) is a city in Little River County, Arkansas. The community was incorporated in 1892 and has been the county seat since 1906. Located within the Arkansas Timberlands between the Little River and the Red River, Ashdown's economy and development have historically been tied to the timber industry, a trend that continues to this day. Ashdown's population at the 2010 census was 4,723, a slight decrease from the 2000 census. The city's well-preserved history and proximity to outdoor recreation such as Millwood State Park draws tourists to the area. Although not within the Texarkana metropolitan area, the city's proximity to Texarkana impacts many areas of life in Ashdown.

Ashdown Obituaries

It was noted by Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier on March 31st, 2019 that Cora Mae Culver (Rooney) died in Waterloo, Iowa.  Ms. Culver was 79 years old and was born in Ashdown, AR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Cora Mae's life.

It was written on December 16th, 2017 that Gerald Keith Aaron died in Poteau, Oklahoma.  Aaron was 82 years old and was born in Ashdown, AR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gerald Keith's life.

It was reported on December 15th, 2017 that Alma Nemmons passed on in Ashdown, Arkansas.  Nemmons was 92 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Alma's life.

It was reported on December 15th, 2017 that Eddie Lee Sr Northcross passed on in Ashdown, Arkansas.  Northcross was 67 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Eddie Lee Sr's life.

It was written on December 14th, 2017 that Bryan N Ayers perished in Ashdown, Arkansas.  Ayers was 46 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bryan N's life.

It was revealed by Texarkana Gazette on December 12th, 2017 that Kathryn Baldwin (Adams) passed away in Dallas, Texas.  Ms. Baldwin was 93 years old and was born in Ashdown, AR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kathryn's life.

It was disclosed on December 10th, 2017 that Kathy Adkison (Walraven) passed on in Ashdown, Arkansas.  Ms. Adkison was 71 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Kathy's life.

It was revealed by Texarkana Gazette on December 8th, 2017 that Glenn Davis "Shug" Brown perished in Greenville, Texas.  Brown was 46 years old and was born in Ashdown, AR.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Glenn Davis "Shug"'s life.

It was written on December 8th, 2017 that Cathie Hendrick (Russell) perished in Ashdown, Arkansas.  Ms. Hendrick was 55 years old and was born in Orange, CA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Cathie's life.

It was disclosed by Texarkana Gazette on December 8th, 2017 that George Ralfe Jr Pegue passed away in Texarkana, Texas.  Pegue was 67 years old and was born in Ashdown, AR.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor George Ralfe Jr's life.

History

It is known to be the largest employer in the town for producing 2/3's of the jobs for its citizens. The population was 4,781 at the United States Census 2000 census. Ashdown was carved out of parts of Sevier and Hempstead counties in 1867. Now owned by Domtar, the factory is still the largest of its kind. However, its greatest industry is timber and it houses the largest paper producing facility in the world.