Gone But Not Forgotten Moving Indoors This Sunday

 "Gone But Not Forgotten" moved to rain location

Due to the forecasted rain on Sunday, we are moving our “Gone But Not Forgotten” event to our rain location.

The program will now be presented one time beginning at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 26 at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall - 1610 Clifton Street.  Donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated.  We hope to see you there!

Oak Grove Cemetery Presents "Gone But Not Forgotten"

Oak Grove Cemetery Presents "Gone But Not Forgotten"

Conway's historic Oak Grove Cemetery has scheduled its “Gone But Not Forgotten” event where local actors prepare monologues portraying famous people from Conway.  This year the focus will be on famous politicians. The event will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the cemetery.

This will be a come-and-go event, with tours beginning at 2:00 and ending at 4:00.  Tour guides will lead you from gravesite to gravesite to listen as the actors tell you about these important politicians from our community.

• Asa P. Robinson, the founder of Conway, will be portrayed by Keith Coker
• Walter Dunaway, former Conway Mayor, will be portrayed by George Mayo
• “Justice” Jim Johnson will be portrayed by Stephen Cohen and his wife Virginia, the first woman to run for Governor of Arkansas, will be portrayed by Sarah Coker
• The infamous former State Senator Guy “Mutt” Jones will be portrayed by H. G. Foster
• Bette Moseley, the first woman to serve as Faulkner County Democratic Chair and the first female Arkansas Delegate to the Democratic Presidential Convention, will by portrayed by Liz Parker

L-R:  Top Row:  George Mayo, Stephen Cohen, Sarah Coker

         Bottom Row:  H. G. Foster, Liz Parker, Keith Coker

Oak Grove Cemetery is located at 305 Bruce Street, Conway, AR 72032.  We hope you will be able to join us as we honor these famous politicians of Conway's history.  In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 1610 Clifton Street.  Donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated.

Decoration Day 2025

 Oak Grove Cemetery to Hold Decoration Day

Oak Grove Cemetery has designated Saturday, April 26th as Decoration Day for 2025.  Decoration Days are held at cemeteries to place flowers or other decorations to honor their loved ones.  This practice is sometimes held in conjunction with Memorial Day, but can be held at any time.  

Volunteers from Friends of Oak Grove Cemetery will be available at the Gazebo in the center of the cemetery between 10:00 a.m. & noon.  They will have a copy of the Census and Maps to direct families and loved ones who may need help locating sites.  They will also provide trash bags for those wishing to clean up old flowers and decorations.  In addition there will be application forms to join Friends of Oak Grove Cemetery and information for donating to the cemetery.  For more information, check our website at www.oakgrovecemetery.net or call 501-358-6699

Friends of Oak Grove Cemetery Announces Capital Campaign

Please make a donation and be a part of this campaign to fund needed improvements and growth at our city's historical cemetery.  A one-time donation or a monthly donation would make a huge impact!  Payment can be made using the QR code below. Checks, Cash, or donations through Paypal are accepted. 

 

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KYZHAAWXAM6WY&source=qr

Interested in joining FOGC?  Click HERE for a fillable form to join FOGC!

The FOGC group acts as an arm of the Oak Grove Cemetery Board and is dedicated to the support of Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, Arkansas. Any person interested in projects to improve Oak Grove Cemetery, is eligible to be a member of the organization.