CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD, CLEVELAND COUNTY, AR 1901 Obituaries ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD, CLEVELAND COUNTY, AR 1901 Obituaries File provided by Belinda Winston, Cleveland County Library All copyrights reserved. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1/3/1901 GEORGE McKINNEY Died at his home near McKinney, Ark., Monday morning at one o'clock Dec. 31st 1900, Mr. George McKinney. He leaves a wife and children, one brother, Mr. N.A. McKinney, of this place, and a number of friends. He had not been sick but had a hard time when that dreadful disease swamp fever did it's work. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved relatives in this their sad hour. 1/10/1901 J.S. THOMAS Died, at his home near Rowell, January 2nd, 1901, MR. J.S. Thomas, after a lingering illness of several months. Mr. Thomas was born March 6, 1832 in Jasper County Mississippi. He was a pioneer settler of Arkansas and one of Cleveland county's best citizens. He was a man of many noble traits of character among which was charity, kindness, gentleness, patience and forbearance, ever ready to forgive an injustice committed either by word or act. He was a man of rare intelligence, was a member of the Methodist church in which he lived consistently many years. He leaves a wife, one daughter and six sons to mourn his death, besides many other relatives and friends who will grieve deeply over the loss of so kind a friend, but we grieve not as those without hope, well knowing such a beautiful life ends not in death. To the sorrowing family we offer our sincere sympathy and hope God will be as He promised, an ever present help in time of trouble. Mary Brewster Pansy, Ar. February 14, 1901 issue: MR. TOM MANLEY News reached Pine Bluff Friday morning of the death of Mr. Tom Manley, who died at his home near Stillwell, I.T., Thursday night. Mr. Manley was a well known railroad man and had many friends here, where he formerly lived. He is a brother-in-law to Mr. A.P. Corder, a popular Cotton Belt employee, who, with his wife have gone to Stillwell to accompany the remains to this city, where they will interred. Due notice of the funeral will be given.--Pine Bluff Graphic. Mr. Manley lived here for sometime, being in the employ of the railroad. He and his wife made many friends here. THEODORE BROWN Died, Feb. 14th, 1901, Theodore S., son of Mr. and Mrs. F.N. Brown, after an illness of only 22 hours of congestion of the brain, age 18 months and 20 days. His remains were laid to rest in Shady Grove church yard to await the resurrection day. To the kind friends who assisted us during this great trial, we wish to tender our most heart-felt thanks. The grief stricken parents, FRANK N. AND RUTH D. BROWN White Oak, Ark. PATTON Patton:-- On the night of October the 23, 1900, the dark angel of death swept through our home and took little Ben, our little 4 year old son. Just a short time ago God loaned him to us and took him to himself. It is very hard to give him up. Our hearts are so sad and our home so lonely now since little Ben has gone; but we are trying to be resigned to our Heavenly Father's will. Sweet fragile litle flower just budding on earth to bloom in Heaven. All that Papa and Mama, kind hands and kind physicians could do was done. We tried so hard to save him but God claimed him for his own. We have two little angels in Heaven and surely our hearts are there. Good bye, little Ben, but thank God, it is not forever. Whe mama sees you again you will look more beautiful than when I saw you last in your little white casket. There will be the shining glory of God shining on your face. Sleep on little Ben till the bright resurrection morning when we expect to meet again where sad parting comes no more. Little Ben's last talking to mama, about 5 hours before he was an angel, was about the Savior and his little angels and said, "I am going to be an angel mama." O.E. PATTON. Rogers, Texas. February 14, 1901 issue: RESOLUTIONS. We your committee appointed to draft resolutions relative to the death of Brother John O. Barnes, beg leave to submit the following: Whereas, God in his providence has taken from our midst our honored and highly esteemed brother, John C. Barnes and, Whereas We deem it a privilege as well as a duty as a lodge, and as individual members thereof to express in some way, our appreciation of his example and usefulness as a Mason. Therefore, be it Resolved, 1st That we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Resolved, 2nd That in his death this Lodge loses one of it's oldest and best members, the community an honored citizen and the family a faithful and loving husband and father. 3rd, That our sympathy and prayers be extended to his wife and children in this, their irreparable loss. Resolved 4th, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge and a copy furnished to the wife of the deceased and to each of our county papers and the Masonic Trowel with the request that they publish the same and that we wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days. E.W. Emerson Committe H.D. Sadler Pitt holmes A true copy from the record. Attest. J.T. Renfrow, Sec., Culpepper Lodge No. 186 F. and A.M. February 28, 1901 issue: ORLANDO NEWS--W.R. ROSS Died, at his home at Pearl on Feb., 19th, Mr. W.R. Ross. He was sick only a few days before the death angel called him away. He was a kind, affectionate husband, father and son, and a true christian and while we extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends, we feel assured of the fact that while he is our earth'y loss he is Heaven's gain. LUCY E. MASON Mrs. Lucy E. Mason, wife of Mr. J.P. Mason, died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at her home No. 616 South Walnut street. Wednesday of last week Mrs. Mason lost a child which was only two days old. The deceased was 25 years of age and was the Daughter of Mr. J.F. Tolson. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence by Rev. J.A. Anderson.--Pine Bluff Commercial. Mrs. Mason has many friends here who will be pained to hear of her death. MRS. ANN MARKS After a long sickness at the advanced age of eighty years Mrs. Ann Marks died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.H. Barnett, of Kingsland, Thursday, Feb. 21st 1901. She leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn her death. February 28, 1901 issue: (another for the same person, a W.R. Ross) Mr. W.R. Ross died at his home at Pearl Feb., 20th after a short illness. Mr. Ross was well known here and has relatives and a host of friends who mourn his death. He leaves an aged mother, wife and three children to whom we extend our sympathy. June 6, 1901 issue: MRS. C.A. BRIDGES Died, at Rison, Arkansas, Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock, Mrs. Bridges, after an illness of several weeks. She had only lately moved with her husband and children from their home in Bowman township to this place. She was the daughter of Mr. G.W. McLeod and was born and reared in Bowman township. When quite young she married Mr. C.A. Bridges with whom she lived happily. She was the mother of four children, one of whom unfortunately caught fire about two months ago and was burned so badly that it soon died. The other three survive her. She leaves a father, two brothers and two sisters, a husband, three children and a number of relatives to mourn their loss. The remains were laid to rest Saturday evening at Mt. Zion burial ground. We deeply sympathize with the husband and other relatives in this their sad affliction. July 18, 1901 issue: MRS. W.H. WATTS Died, at her home about three miles northwest of this place, Saturday, July 13th, 1901, Mrs. Levissa Watts, wife of W.H. Watts, aged 55 years, 3 months and 7 days. Mrs. Watts was a miss Sinclair, and was reared in this county. She was always loved and admired for her many lovable traits of character. She joined the Methodist Church when 18 years of age, and has ever since lived a true religious life. Her walk in life has been blameless. We have known her all our life and never did we hear ought spoken against her. In 1867 she married Mr. H.W. Watts, one of our truest and best citizens, with whom she has lived a most happy life. She leaves a husband, two sons and five daughters, two brothers and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. A good woman, a model wife,an affectionate mother, and a kind neighbor, has gone to her reward in heaven. Weep not for her. Her suffering and pain is over, and she will ever more rejoice with the angels in heaven. Her remains were laid to rest in the Niven graveyard Sunday in the presence of a large concourse of people, Rev. C.W. Drake performing the last sad rites. MRS. JOHN ROBERTS Died at her home near Rowell, Ark., Saturday, July 13th, 1901, Mrs. Mahalia Roberts, wife of Mr. John Roberts. Mrs. Roberts had been a great sufferer for several years, but she bore her suffering patiently. She leaves a husband, two sons and several daughters to mourn their loss. We sympathize with them in this, their hour of sad bereavement. September 12, 1901 issue: WILLIE BARNES We are sorry to learn of the sad accident that occured at Draughon Monday. While Willie Barnes was loading logs, his chain broke and a log rolled over him killing him instantly. MRS. T.J. ORTON We have just learned, with sorrow, of the death of Mrs. J.J. Orton, of Kingsland. She died yesterday morning. A loving wife, an affectionate mother, a devoted and true friend has crossed the river of death. Her relatives are our truest friends and we grieve with them in their sorrow. Sept 12, 1901 ED WHITE The many friends of Mr. Ed White here and elsewhere in this county will regret to learn of his death. He died Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 1901 at the home of his uncle, Mr. H.R. Mullis, near Kedron, after a protracted illness with slow fever. Ed, as he was familiarly known, has spent much time here for the last few years and was liked by all who knew him. He was a member of the Woodmen lodge at this place and the lodge attended his burial in a body. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family. HENRY LEWIS Henry Lewis colored, who was on an empty car on the Bluff City tram road last week became frightened by some logs rolling off the cars in front of him, and jumped off and was run over and instantly killed. Sept. 19, 1901 J.T. HARRIS It is with sorrow that we learn of the death of Mr. J.T. Harris of New Edinburg. He died at his home Tuesday, September 10th, 1901. Cleveland county had no more worthy citizen than John Harris. He was an honest and upright man in all his dealings. September 19, 1901 issue: MR. J.T. HARRIS It is with sorrow that we learn of the death of Mr. J.T. Harris, of New Edinburg. He died at his home Tuesday, September 10th, 1901. Cleveland County had no more worthy citizen than John Harris. He was an honest and upright man in all his dealings. Sept. 26, 1901 BABY WILLIAMS We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Williams in the loss of their babe. The little fellow breathed it's last Saturday. October 17, 1901 issue: MRS. B.A. MURPHY Mrs. Irene Murphy, wife of Mr. B.A. Murphy, of Orlando, died at her home Monday morning, October 14th, 1901, at 2 o'clock. She was the oldest daughter of Judge W.T. Hollis. She leaves a husband, four sons, a daughter, four brothers, Russell, John H., Carl and Mack Hollis, a sister, Mrs. Pitt Holmes, and a host of friends to mourn her death. Mrs. Murphy was a loving wife, a devoted mother and a kind neighbor. We deeply sympathize with the husband and relatives in their sore affliction. MRS. WM. FINDLEY We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Wm. Findley. She died at her home in Kingsland township Sunday. BABY GIRL ROGERS We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. J.Q. Rogers in the loss of their baby girl. She was only four days old when she died Sunday, but short as her life was, her absence creates an aching void. October 24, 1901 issue: RUSSELL TAYLOR McKINNEY Little Russell Taylor McKinney, son of R.F. and E.T. McKinney was born Nov. 28th, 1900, and died October 16, 1901, aged one year ten months and eighteen days. This precious little boy, met his death by falling from a bed, having in his hand a pair of scissors on which he fell piercing them in his stomach, which resulted in his death four days later. Little Russell was a bright healthy child, just living long enough for him to firmly gather up the affections of father and mother when he was snatched from their fond embrace and carried to his home in glory, carrying with him his father's and mother's hearts. They now have more in Heaven than ever before. Yes, Brother and Sister McKinney, you have greater treasures in Heaven than ever before. Submit yourselves to the will of an alwise and gracious heavenly father, and one day the smoke and din of the battle will have cleared away for both of you, and you will be ushered into Heaven to live with little Russell and the angels forever. Oh, how grand and glorious Heaven will be. May God's grace sustain you in your sore bereavements. J.J. MENIFEE J.P.HOPSON Friday evening just as the sun was sinking behind the western hills, Mr. J.P. Hopson was sitting on his porch, talking with his family, apparantly feeling as well as he had for several weeks. No complaint of pain had fallen from his lips. Only the ordinary topics of the day were being discussed when he dropped his toothpick and raised to get it, but failing to reach it called to his son, Ben to hand it to him, but before it could be done he settled back in his chair and expired. His heart had failed to perform it's functions. Mr. Hopson was born in Mississippi about fifty-six years ago. When he was four years of age he started with his father for Arkansas. When they reached the bayou on this side of Pine Bluff his father sickened and died. His mother then moved to the May neighborhood near Toledo where Mr. Hopson grew to man's estate. He was married three times. His last wife and six children survive him. His oldest son, James, lives in Texas, the others are all living near here. Mr. Hopson was a quiet unassuming and law abiding citizen. He was true to his friends. We extend sympathy to the bereaved wife and children. His remains were laid to rest in the Varnell graveyard, Rev. J.H.W. Orton performing the last sad rites. MRS. J.R. LEDBETTER We are sorry to learn that Mrs. J.R. Ledbetter died at her home near Kingsland Monday. Mr. Ledbetter and his family have our sympathy in this, their sad bereavement. November 21, 1901 issue: MR. FRANCIS STUDDARD Mr. Francis Studdard died at the home of his father, Mr. David Studdard, near Kedron Sunday, November 17, 1901. Mr. Studdard was about 25 years of age. He was a most excellent young man, and quite popular in the community where he was born and reared. He had been sick for several weeks with typhomalarial fever. His remains were laid to rest at Mr. Zion Monday. We extend sympathy to the sorrowing relatives and friends. Cleveland County Herald, Cleveland County AR August 1, 1901 issue: EWELL CARL SINCLAIR Died at the home of his father, Mr. J.M. Sinclair, six mile north west of here Tuesday morning July 30 1901, at 10 o'clock, Mr. Ewell Carl Sinclair. The death of this noble and true young man is indeed sad. He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. He was ever quiet, sober, honest and industrious. No one ever accused Carl Sinclair of a mean or low act. He was open and ready to do the right. He was a member of the Epworth League, and always active in Sunday school work. He will not only be missed by the fond father and loving mother and affectionate sisters and brothers, but by the entire community. He had many friends here who will join with us in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives. His remains were laid to rest in the Nivin grave yard yesterday. August 22, 1901 issue: TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Carl, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Sinclair, was born March 1877, died July 30th, 1901, and thus removed from earth to Heaven, a true and faithful friend, a dutiful son and a tender and affectionate brother. For eight years he lived and worked among us by his many virtues. We therefore, as a Sunday School desire to express our sympathy for his loved ones, especially his parents, in their dark hour of sad beravement. And as a token of respect, therefore be it RESOLVED, 1. That we recognize in him the embodiment of that which was noblest and best in life, being at all times faithful in all duties encumbent upon him, and ever holding inviolable the obligations which he had assumed. 2. That we deeply deplore our irreparable loss, and shall ever hold in sacred remembrance, the beautiful Christian life which characterized the short pilgrimage of our departed friend. 3. That we extend our sincere sympathy and condolence to the bereaved ones and pray God they may one day be re-united with their loved one. "In that land on eternity's shore Where the joy-bells of Eden forever shall ring, And our hearts shall be weary no more." 4. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, and copies furnished the Cleveland County Herald and the Rison Bazoo for publication, and a copy be spread on the Sunday School record. MATTIE HARRISON, TOM CULPEPPER, DAVIS QUINN, ETHEL STONE. committee. October 24, 1901 issue: R.T. ROEBUCK Died at his home at Tucker Tuesday evening Oct. 22nd 1901. Mr. R. Tombs Roebuck. Mr. Roebuck was born in the State of Georgia about 40 years ago, and when a boy he moved with his father to this state and settled about two miles north of Rison. He has lived most of the time since he came to Arkansas within the present limits of this county. He married Miss Lexa Rauls ten or twelve years ago, who with two little girls survive him. He also leaves surviving him five brothers and one sister. His brother, Mr. W.C. Roebuck, was called to see him one day last week and remained with him until Monday when he thought his brother was out of danger and returned home. Mr. Roebuck was a quiet citizen who attended strictly to his own business and always enjoyed the confidence of people. His remains were brought here from Tucker yesterday evening and were laid to rest in the Bethlehem graveyard. May the God of the widow and orphan deal gently with Mrs. Roebuck and the her little girls.