Dr. Omer E. Bradsher, formerly of Paragould, 81, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at his home in Senath.
He was born October 7, 1929 in Little Rock, AR the son of the late Omer Ethridge, Sr. and Ida Carpenter Bradsher.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Howerton Bradsher, brother, Robert Bradsher, sisters, Martha Joffe and Betty Montgomery.
He practiced family medicine in the Paragould area for over 40 years.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1958. His undergraduate education was completed at Hendrix College.
Dr. Bradsher served his community at the local, state, and national levels. In the 1960's, he was heavily involved in both gubernatorial and presidental elections. He served as a delegate to the 1968 Republican National Convention. In the 80's and 90's, he served on the Greene County Quorum Court. Dr. Bradsher's wisdom and compassion reached many lives. His patients, co-workers and friends were all touched by his guidance and care.
In his later years, his most cherished moments in his career were caring for homebound patients in their homes.
He was a dedicated family man, a devout Christian, and was extremely proud of his birthplace and heritage.
He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church in Senath.
He is survived by his wife: Barbara Bradsher of the home; children: Brad Bradsher of Little Rock, AR; Todd Bradsher of Peach Orchard, AR; Julia Bradsher of Kalamazoo, MI; Jana Bagwell of Vicksburg, MS; Regina Franks of Bastrop, LA; Randal Gibson of Senath, MO; Vickie Moylan of Paragould, AR; sister: Lucie Smith of Naples, Florida; special cousin, Freddie Webb Graham-Eller, fifteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
His life was celebrate at Heath Colonial Chapel. Burial was at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
**Suggested edit: The BRADSHER name is well known in Marmaduke. But did you know Robert Edward Bradsher who was one of the most prominent Physician of Marmaduke in the early 1900s was married to Mattie (Clemens) and the father to four children: Omer E. Bradsher, L. Don Bradsher, Willard B Bradsher Cobb and Robelene Bradsher Webb Thorne.
During 1920, Dr. Bradsher passed away leaving Matie to finish raising their children.
Remember this is during the recession era. Mattie was able to raise a Very Famous Marmaduke Teacher, Ms. Robelene.
During 1936 Matties daughter-in-law passed away leaving Omer alone with five children to raise.
In 1937, Ms Robelene is left a widow with a baby of her own. She moves in with her mother to help raise Freddie Lee.
Yet another tragedy happens in 1940, Omer passes away. This leaves his five children to live with their grandmother, Mattie.
One of her grandsons also became a well-known Physician for over 40 years, Omer Bradsher.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1958. His undergraduate education was completed at Hendrix College.
Following his Grandfsther, Dr. Omer Bradsher started his practice in Marmaduke.
In his later years, his most cherished moments in his career were caring for homebound patients in their homes.
He was a dedicated family man, a devout Christian, and was extremely proud of his birthplace and heritage.
1940 United States Federal Census - Arkansas Greene Marmaduke
50 Owned 1000 Yes Bradsher Mattie Head Female White 60 1880 Widowed
No Elementary school, 8th grade Arkansas Same House
51 Bradsher Robert Grandson Male White 19 1921 Single
No High School, 4th year Arkansas Same Place
Yes 10 Operator Railroad Tele 48 250 No 52 Bradsher Betty Granddaughter Female White 15 1925 Single
Yes High School, 1st year Arkansas Same Place
53 Bradsher Martha Granddaughter Female White 13 1927 Single
Yes Elementary school, 7th grade Arkansas Same Place
54 Btadsher Omer Grandson Male White 11 1929 Single
Yes Elementary school, 5th grade Arkansas Same Place 55 Bradsher Lucie Granddaughter Female White 5 1935 Single
No None Arkansas Same Place
56 Webb Robelone Daughter Female White 24 1916 Widowed
No College, 1st year Arkansas Same House
Yes No No No No 40 Grade Teacher Wage or salary worker in Government work 1 52 400 No 57 Webb Freddie Lee Granddaughter Female White 2 1938 Single
Contributor: Donna Hale (48692843) • [email protected]
He was born October 7, 1929 in Little Rock, AR the son of the late Omer Ethridge, Sr. and Ida Carpenter Bradsher.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Howerton Bradsher, brother, Robert Bradsher, sisters, Martha Joffe and Betty Montgomery.
He practiced family medicine in the Paragould area for over 40 years.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1958. His undergraduate education was completed at Hendrix College.
Dr. Bradsher served his community at the local, state, and national levels. In the 1960's, he was heavily involved in both gubernatorial and presidental elections. He served as a delegate to the 1968 Republican National Convention. In the 80's and 90's, he served on the Greene County Quorum Court. Dr. Bradsher's wisdom and compassion reached many lives. His patients, co-workers and friends were all touched by his guidance and care.
In his later years, his most cherished moments in his career were caring for homebound patients in their homes.
He was a dedicated family man, a devout Christian, and was extremely proud of his birthplace and heritage.
He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church in Senath.
He is survived by his wife: Barbara Bradsher of the home; children: Brad Bradsher of Little Rock, AR; Todd Bradsher of Peach Orchard, AR; Julia Bradsher of Kalamazoo, MI; Jana Bagwell of Vicksburg, MS; Regina Franks of Bastrop, LA; Randal Gibson of Senath, MO; Vickie Moylan of Paragould, AR; sister: Lucie Smith of Naples, Florida; special cousin, Freddie Webb Graham-Eller, fifteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
His life was celebrate at Heath Colonial Chapel. Burial was at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
**Suggested edit: The BRADSHER name is well known in Marmaduke. But did you know Robert Edward Bradsher who was one of the most prominent Physician of Marmaduke in the early 1900s was married to Mattie (Clemens) and the father to four children: Omer E. Bradsher, L. Don Bradsher, Willard B Bradsher Cobb and Robelene Bradsher Webb Thorne.
During 1920, Dr. Bradsher passed away leaving Matie to finish raising their children.
Remember this is during the recession era. Mattie was able to raise a Very Famous Marmaduke Teacher, Ms. Robelene.
During 1936 Matties daughter-in-law passed away leaving Omer alone with five children to raise.
In 1937, Ms Robelene is left a widow with a baby of her own. She moves in with her mother to help raise Freddie Lee.
Yet another tragedy happens in 1940, Omer passes away. This leaves his five children to live with their grandmother, Mattie.
One of her grandsons also became a well-known Physician for over 40 years, Omer Bradsher.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1958. His undergraduate education was completed at Hendrix College.
Following his Grandfsther, Dr. Omer Bradsher started his practice in Marmaduke.
In his later years, his most cherished moments in his career were caring for homebound patients in their homes.
He was a dedicated family man, a devout Christian, and was extremely proud of his birthplace and heritage.
1940 United States Federal Census - Arkansas Greene Marmaduke
50 Owned 1000 Yes Bradsher Mattie Head Female White 60 1880 Widowed
No Elementary school, 8th grade Arkansas Same House
51 Bradsher Robert Grandson Male White 19 1921 Single
No High School, 4th year Arkansas Same Place
Yes 10 Operator Railroad Tele 48 250 No 52 Bradsher Betty Granddaughter Female White 15 1925 Single
Yes High School, 1st year Arkansas Same Place
53 Bradsher Martha Granddaughter Female White 13 1927 Single
Yes Elementary school, 7th grade Arkansas Same Place
54 Btadsher Omer Grandson Male White 11 1929 Single
Yes Elementary school, 5th grade Arkansas Same Place 55 Bradsher Lucie Granddaughter Female White 5 1935 Single
No None Arkansas Same Place
56 Webb Robelone Daughter Female White 24 1916 Widowed
No College, 1st year Arkansas Same House
Yes No No No No 40 Grade Teacher Wage or salary worker in Government work 1 52 400 No 57 Webb Freddie Lee Granddaughter Female White 2 1938 Single
Contributor: Donna Hale (48692843) • [email protected]
Dr. Omer E. Bradsher, formerly of Paragould, 81, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at his home in Senath.
He was born October 7, 1929 in Little Rock, AR the son of the late Omer Ethridge, Sr. and Ida Carpenter Bradsher.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Howerton Bradsher, brother, Robert Bradsher, sisters, Martha Joffe and Betty Montgomery.
He practiced family medicine in the Paragould area for over 40 years.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1958. His undergraduate education was completed at Hendrix College.
Dr. Bradsher served his community at the local, state, and national levels. In the 1960's, he was heavily involved in both gubernatorial and presidental elections. He served as a delegate to the 1968 Republican National Convention. In the 80's and 90's, he served on the Greene County Quorum Court. Dr. Bradsher's wisdom and compassion reached many lives. His patients, co-workers and friends were all touched by his guidance and care.
In his later years, his most cherished moments in his career were caring for homebound patients in their homes.
He was a dedicated family man, a devout Christian, and was extremely proud of his birthplace and heritage.
He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church in Senath.
He is survived by his wife: Barbara Bradsher of the home; children: Brad Bradsher of Little Rock, AR; Todd Bradsher of Peach Orchard, AR; Julia Bradsher of Kalamazoo, MI; Jana Bagwell of Vicksburg, MS; Regina Franks of Bastrop, LA; Randal Gibson of Senath, MO; Vickie Moylan of Paragould, AR; sister: Lucie Smith of Naples, Florida; special cousin, Freddie Webb Graham-Eller, fifteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
His life was celebrate at Heath Colonial Chapel. Burial was at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
**Suggested edit: The BRADSHER name is well known in Marmaduke. But did you know Robert Edward Bradsher who was one of the most prominent Physician of Marmaduke in the early 1900s was married to Mattie (Clemens) and the father to four children: Omer E. Bradsher, L. Don Bradsher, Willard B Bradsher Cobb and Robelene Bradsher Webb Thorne.
During 1920, Dr. Bradsher passed away leaving Matie to finish raising their children.
Remember this is during the recession era. Mattie was able to raise a Very Famous Marmaduke Teacher, Ms. Robelene.
During 1936 Matties daughter-in-law passed away leaving Omer alone with five children to raise.
In 1937, Ms Robelene is left a widow with a baby of her own. She moves in with her mother to help raise Freddie Lee.
Yet another tragedy happens in 1940, Omer passes away. This leaves his five children to live with their grandmother, Mattie.
One of her grandsons also became a well-known Physician for over 40 years, Omer Bradsher.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1958. His undergraduate education was completed at Hendrix College.
Following his Grandfsther, Dr. Omer Bradsher started his practice in Marmaduke.
In his later years, his most cherished moments in his career were caring for homebound patients in their homes.
He was a dedicated family man, a devout Christian, and was extremely proud of his birthplace and heritage.
1940 United States Federal Census - Arkansas Greene Marmaduke
50 Owned 1000 Yes Bradsher Mattie Head Female White 60 1880 Widowed
No Elementary school, 8th grade Arkansas Same House
51 Bradsher Robert Grandson Male White 19 1921 Single
No High School, 4th year Arkansas Same Place
Yes 10 Operator Railroad Tele 48 250 No 52 Bradsher Betty Granddaughter Female White 15 1925 Single
Yes High School, 1st year Arkansas Same Place
53 Bradsher Martha Granddaughter Female White 13 1927 Single
Yes Elementary school, 7th grade Arkansas Same Place
54 Btadsher Omer Grandson Male White 11 1929 Single
Yes Elementary school, 5th grade Arkansas Same Place 55 Bradsher Lucie Granddaughter Female White 5 1935 Single
No None Arkansas Same Place
56 Webb Robelone Daughter Female White 24 1916 Widowed
No College, 1st year Arkansas Same House
Yes No No No No 40 Grade Teacher Wage or salary worker in Government work 1 52 400 No 57 Webb Freddie Lee Granddaughter Female White 2 1938 Single
Contributor: Donna Hale (48692843) • [email protected]
He was born October 7, 1929 in Little Rock, AR the son of the late Omer Ethridge, Sr. and Ida Carpenter Bradsher.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Howerton Bradsher, brother, Robert Bradsher, sisters, Martha Joffe and Betty Montgomery.
He practiced family medicine in the Paragould area for over 40 years.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1958. His undergraduate education was completed at Hendrix College.
Dr. Bradsher served his community at the local, state, and national levels. In the 1960's, he was heavily involved in both gubernatorial and presidental elections. He served as a delegate to the 1968 Republican National Convention. In the 80's and 90's, he served on the Greene County Quorum Court. Dr. Bradsher's wisdom and compassion reached many lives. His patients, co-workers and friends were all touched by his guidance and care.
In his later years, his most cherished moments in his career were caring for homebound patients in their homes.
He was a dedicated family man, a devout Christian, and was extremely proud of his birthplace and heritage.
He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of First United Methodist Church in Senath.
He is survived by his wife: Barbara Bradsher of the home; children: Brad Bradsher of Little Rock, AR; Todd Bradsher of Peach Orchard, AR; Julia Bradsher of Kalamazoo, MI; Jana Bagwell of Vicksburg, MS; Regina Franks of Bastrop, LA; Randal Gibson of Senath, MO; Vickie Moylan of Paragould, AR; sister: Lucie Smith of Naples, Florida; special cousin, Freddie Webb Graham-Eller, fifteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
His life was celebrate at Heath Colonial Chapel. Burial was at Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.
**Suggested edit: The BRADSHER name is well known in Marmaduke. But did you know Robert Edward Bradsher who was one of the most prominent Physician of Marmaduke in the early 1900s was married to Mattie (Clemens) and the father to four children: Omer E. Bradsher, L. Don Bradsher, Willard B Bradsher Cobb and Robelene Bradsher Webb Thorne.
During 1920, Dr. Bradsher passed away leaving Matie to finish raising their children.
Remember this is during the recession era. Mattie was able to raise a Very Famous Marmaduke Teacher, Ms. Robelene.
During 1936 Matties daughter-in-law passed away leaving Omer alone with five children to raise.
In 1937, Ms Robelene is left a widow with a baby of her own. She moves in with her mother to help raise Freddie Lee.
Yet another tragedy happens in 1940, Omer passes away. This leaves his five children to live with their grandmother, Mattie.
One of her grandsons also became a well-known Physician for over 40 years, Omer Bradsher.
He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock in 1958. His undergraduate education was completed at Hendrix College.
Following his Grandfsther, Dr. Omer Bradsher started his practice in Marmaduke.
In his later years, his most cherished moments in his career were caring for homebound patients in their homes.
He was a dedicated family man, a devout Christian, and was extremely proud of his birthplace and heritage.
1940 United States Federal Census - Arkansas Greene Marmaduke
50 Owned 1000 Yes Bradsher Mattie Head Female White 60 1880 Widowed
No Elementary school, 8th grade Arkansas Same House
51 Bradsher Robert Grandson Male White 19 1921 Single
No High School, 4th year Arkansas Same Place
Yes 10 Operator Railroad Tele 48 250 No 52 Bradsher Betty Granddaughter Female White 15 1925 Single
Yes High School, 1st year Arkansas Same Place
53 Bradsher Martha Granddaughter Female White 13 1927 Single
Yes Elementary school, 7th grade Arkansas Same Place
54 Btadsher Omer Grandson Male White 11 1929 Single
Yes Elementary school, 5th grade Arkansas Same Place 55 Bradsher Lucie Granddaughter Female White 5 1935 Single
No None Arkansas Same Place
56 Webb Robelone Daughter Female White 24 1916 Widowed
No College, 1st year Arkansas Same House
Yes No No No No 40 Grade Teacher Wage or salary worker in Government work 1 52 400 No 57 Webb Freddie Lee Granddaughter Female White 2 1938 Single
Contributor: Donna Hale (48692843) • [email protected]
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