All Arbyrd expatriots should know that there is a Facebook user that goes by arbyrd mo who has posted near abouts 100 old-time photos of Arbyrd and its denizens from the past. Highlights include Bill and Cleo Scott, Dub Adams, Curly Watson, O.L. Adams, and many, many more. I encourage you all to go to the Facebook website, perform a search for arbyrd mo, and enjoy the many photos this young lady has shared there. I can't remember her name, but she is a nice person, and has done all Arbyrdians a great favor by posting these photos. Also, Ruthann Brasher Cain has recently posted several old basketball team and AHS annual pictures.

I would like to extend a Thank You to all my mothers classmates who have kept in touh with me during her time of illness.  You all have kept me going and kept her going I enjoyed taking her to ther banquets the years we got to attend and seeing our family in Arbyrd.  You will allways be a part of my life.  I send my love to you all and to our family that live in Arbyrd and Michigan.  Jane Baker & Family

Here is the obituary for Bessie Sorrels Baker. Please keep Jane and the rest of the family in your thoughts and prayers.

                Mrs. Bessie Irene Baker, age 75 of Cobden, died at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at her home.  She was born April 28, 1934 in Arbyrd, Missouri, the daughter of William and Ollie Thomas Sorrels, but was raised by her aunt, Birdie Jane Tucker.  She was married to Charles R. Baker and enjoyed over 50 years of marriage.              

             Bessie is survived by her husband Charles of Cobden; 3 children, Ermal(Cami)Sorrels of Jonesboro, Charles J. Baker of Cobden, and Jane Baker of Cobden; a grandchild, Shonda Sorrels of Cape Girardeau; other relatives and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her aunt, Birdie Jane Tucker; a sister, Mary Lee Roberts; 2 brothers, Essel Sorrels & Edward B. Sorrels; and a foster sister, Lois Miller.

                Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Irene Baker will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 22, 2010 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden with the Rev. Clifford Heil officiating.  Interment will be in the

I would like to let friends of Bessie Sorrell Baker know she passed a way last night.

I would like to wish my family & everyone a safe and Happy New Year!! I hope that 2010 brings you health, prosperity, & lots of happiness in all that you do.                                         ~Jodi~

Remembering All my Family and Friends At Arbyrd and Cardwell.

Someone has obviously been hard at work designing and loading this new website for all things Arbyrd. Let us all show our appreciation by frequenting this little internet whistle stop often, respecting each other's opinions, and by supporting the advertisers as much as possible. Thanks to the webmaster.

We have totally redone the Arbyrd website. We took suggestions from visitors and implemented a few new features. We hope that everyone enjoys the new site. Please register and you can take advantage of the new features. You must register in order to post in the guestbook as well as use the features. The reason is for security and to keep this a family friendly communbity website. God Bless and enjoy.