Benton Co., AR - Obituaries - Caroline Davis Rose *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sharon Hamilton Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** Rose, Caroline Davis - Mrs. F. Rose died at her home in east Bentonville Saturday after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Rose was born January 1, 1856 in Carter county, Missouri, her mother dying when she was but four years old, she was reared by her grandparents. Her father passed away when she was 16 years of age. Her grandparents moved to Benton county many years ago and settled near Rogers where she grew to young womanhood. Caroline Davis married Mr. F. Rose and they made their home on a farm north of town until 25 years ago when they moved to town to reside. Mr. Rose died about 11 years ago and she was again left alone excepting for her children, Mrs. Mary Cash and Mrs. Julia Say Kelley of Bentonville, and W. R. Rose of Bentonville and Bose Rose of Little Rock. In her bereavement she was alone as both her sons served in the World War. W. R. Rose served in action in the front lines and Bose did also. He is suffering from effect of gas and is still disabled. Besides her children, she is survived by a granddaughter, Mrs. Velma Searcy, and one great granddaughter. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the services in the charge of the Rev. J. D. Allen, pastor of the Baptist church, and assisted by the Rev. A. W. Henderson of the Presbyterian church. Burial was made in the City Cemetery under the direction of Kerr & Callison Undertaking Company. Mrs. Rose was converted and united with the Dug Hill Baptist Church. She was a true and faithful Christian and a good neighbor, ever helpful in time of illness or need. She had a hard life but had ever been cheerful and hopeful and her children have ever been most beautifully devoted to her. [Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun 3/29/28] Mrs. Caroline Rose died at her home in Bentonville on Saturday, March 24th after a long illness. She was born in Missouri on January 1st, 1856, her mother dying when she was a small child. After the death of her father she moved to Benton County with her grandparents. She was married to F. Rose and to this union four children were born: two daughters, Mrs. Mary Cash and Mrs. Julia Say of Bentonville; two sons, W. R. Rose, also of Bentonville, and Bose Rose of Little Rock. Her eldest son, W. R. rose, who is one of the proprietors of the O. K. Meat Market of Bentonville, and Bose Rose, the other son served in the World War and saw active service. Funeral services were conducted at the residence in charge of Revs. J. D. Allen and A. W. Henderson and burial was made in the city cemetery of Bentonville. [Benton County Herald 4/5/28]