CLINTON, ARK--BILLY RAY CONNER, 60, of Clinton, Ark., formerly of Tampa, died Friday. A native of Bryson, Texas, he retired from the International Association of Bridge, Structural & Ornamental Iron Workers.
He is survived by three daughters, Sherry, Michelle and Neeka of Tampa; a brother, Jerry of Houston; and two grandchildren.
Roller McNutt Funeral Home, Clinton, Ark.
--Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - July 29, 1998


Akron, OH--FRANCES S. COSSEY, 88, died Sept. 21 at Americare-Rittman Care Center after a lengthy illness.  Born in Van Buren County, Ark., Mrs. Cossey resided in Kenmore for nine years, previously residing in California.  
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Woodrow V. and Ida of Vista, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Geneva and Ford Hovis of Wadsworth; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, James Speights of Benton, Ark., Ernest Speights of Hensley, Ark.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by son, James H.; two sisters; and one brother.  
Services will be held Monday, 1 p.m., at Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where friends may call one hour prior to services, Rev. Michael M. Hayes officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.  --Akron (OH) Beacon Journal, Sep 23, 1989.