Pocahontas- Michael Fredrick Mathews, 54, died due to an automobile accident October 9, 2014 in Pocahontas, AR. Michael was born November 4, 1959 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Earl and Wanda Baldridge Mathews. Michael had a passion for playing music and spending time with his grandchildren. Michael is survived by his wife Brenda Mathews, parents Earl and Wanda Mathews, son Samuel Mathews, daughter Amanda (Steven) Bagwell, grandchildren Briella Bagwell, Libby Mathews, Madison Bagwell and Brianna Mathews, sister Charlotte and Jimmy "Buddy" Cadle, several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Services will be held at Bradford Community Chapel. Family will receive friends on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with a celebration of his life immediately following at 2:00 p.m. with Sam Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Bradford Cemetery.