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Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLEVELAND COUNTY, AR OBITUARIES - CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD YEAR 1917 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 11, 1917 MRS. ROBERT RAINEY Mrs. Robert Rainey was born Nov. 2, 1854, Died Dec. 27, 1916. She was laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery. She leaves a husband, one daughter, Mrs. I.H. Ray of this place, and one son, Ben Rainey, of Indiana, and a host of grandchildren and friends to mourn her death. How feeble are words to carry consolation to hearts of a beloved one, a tender clinging vine interwoven in sweet memories. From the hour the angel first gave her to our home a gentle spirit of light that flitted in and out like a gleam of sunshine, a place is vacant in our home that never can be filled, no one will take her place in our hearts, and you would not have the void filled even if you could. It will be a sacred thought in the years to come, to relatives and friends that she shed radiance in the home as long as she did. It will be a blessed recollection that she grew up to love and be loved by those who will ever so tenderly cherish her sweet, pure memories. Brittie Hall MRS. J.B. MORGAN The death angel visited the home of J.B. Morgan and bore to the Spirit world on Dec. 11, 1916, his beloved wife. Sarah E. Bigham was born in S.C. Oct. 14, 1861, moved to Ark. with her parents when about 10 years old. Was married to J.B. Morgan, Nov. 14, 1878. To this union was born eight children, six girls and two boys, of whom all are living. They are Mrs. Alice Chutchfield, Mrs. Myrtle Gavin, Mrs. Rosa Thornton, Will Morgan, Mrs. Ashcraft, Chas Morgan, Mrs. Lillie Lane and Mrs. Bertha Crutchfield. Besides her husband and children, she leaves three sisters to mourn their loss, Mrs. Virgie Sturgis of Kingsland, Ark. Mrs. Minnie Vanlandingham of Amber, Ark. and Mrs. Anna Vanlandingham of Sheridan, Ark. She was sick for twelve long months, was confined to her bed for nine months, but bore her sufferings patiently. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. But God's will must be done, and our loss is Heaven's gain. She was laid to rest in Prosperity Cemetery. Rev. Smith saying the last sad rites. By one that loved her. March 8, 1917 CHILD McRAE the little child of Will McRae of the Concord neighborhood died at the home of it's parents Monday night. SAMUEL B. GIBSON Another Veteran Gone On the 20th day of November 1916, at his home near Annover, Cleveland County, Arkansas, Comrade Samuel B. Gibson answered to the last earthly roll call. It was the good fortune of the writer to have been intimately acquainted and associated with Sam (as he was familiarly called.) dating prior to the declaration of war between the states, and when war was declared he enlisted at the tap of the first drum, as a soldier in the defense of his country. He was one of the original members of company "I", 1st Ark. Reg., Infantry. He participated with his command in a great many hard fought battles, escaping injury up to the battle of Chickamauga, on the 20th day of sSeptember, 1863, in which he received a severe, and painful wound in the knee (the right knee I believe it was), which incapacitated him for further service as a soldier--in fact this wound never healed completely, but gave him pain and trouble to the date of his death, and with increasing age his wound became more painful until he was almost helpless when the end came. Comrade Gibson was born in Fairfield District, S.C., November 14th, 1841, and at the age of 18 he, with his mother, sister, and brother, came to Arkansas, and settled in north Drew County. After the close of the war he returned to his mother's home in Drew County, but soon afterwards he settled the home where he died. He was twice married on November 8th, 1865 he was united in marriage to Miss Hulda? A. Harper of Cleveland County, who died June 30th, 1885. To this union were born 8 children, 6 of whom survive him. On September 15th, 1887, he was married to Mrs. Ada Moore of Cleveland County. To this union was born 5 children, 4 of whom with their mother survived him. On the 21st day of November, 1916, all that was mortal of Comrade Gibson was laid to rest by loving hands, surrounded by sorrowing firends and weeping loved ones, in Union Cemetery, near his last earthly abode. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Rogers, pastor of the Warren Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. R.W. McKay, pastor of the Warren Methodist Church. J.H.H.- A comrade and life long friend - From Monticello Advance L.A. HARTSELL L.A. Hartsell, affectionately known to his friends as Shorty Hartsell, a well known young man of Rison, aged 23, died at the home of his mother in this city Saturday night after an operation for appendicitis. Young Hartsell was a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families in the county, and has many friends who will be painfully shocked to hear of his untimely death. His remains were carried to Kingsland Monday for interment. The Herald joins the many other friends of this excellant family in expressions of deepest sympathy and condolence in their great loss. S.P. PEEK S.P. Peek, an old resident of Cleveland County and one of the best known and most prosperous planters of that county died about 9:30 o'clock Sunday night at his home at Kedron after a short illness. Deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J.D. Trucks, and five sons, J.H. Peek, N.F. Peek, W.L. Peek, R.S. Peek and B.F. Peek all of whom are highly esteemed residents of Cleveland County. Mr. Peek who was 68 years of age was one of the most highly esteemed residents of this section of the state and had been ill only a short time.--Pine Bluff Graphic March 22, 1917 NELLIE MAY McRAE Little Nellie May McRae, the little babe of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. McRae, died March the 6th, 1917, aged f months and 4 days. God needed a few more flowers to adorn His heavenly home, so He chose little Nell for the brightest one. Now we know this sweet little babe was such a treasure to you it was so hard to give her up. But Oh! that blessed thought that it's only for a few days that we are parted. Now let this friend of Mr. and Mrs. McRae point you to Him who doeth all things well and say may I too come up higher and some sweet day be with our own little Nell in her sweet heavenly home where there is no parting never and all is happiness and love. We had little Nellie once, She was our joy and pride We loved her Ah! perhaps too well, For soon she slept and died. Now all is dark within our home, Lonely are our hearts today, For the one we loved so dearly Has forever passed away. Now let our lives be short or long, Filled up with sorrow or joy; The sweet refrain to our every son, Will be we shall meet our babe. The same little head with it's golden hair, The same sweet eyes so blue The same sweet face so radiant fair and her voice! we shall hear it too! A Friend T.A. NEELY The death angel has come into the home of Mrs. T.A. Neely and taken her loving husband home. He died March 1st. of pneumonia after an illness of 11 days. The physician in charge did all in his power to save Mr. Neely, but the Lord called him home. Mr. Neely was born in South Carolina, but had lived in Arkansas 24? years. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and was a splendid citizen. He is survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters, one sister, one brother and a host of friends. ARTER WILLIAMS Arter Williams, 85, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Lee township died at the home of his son, Joe Williams, Sunday and was buried at Mosley cemetery, near Parnell Springs, Sunday, in the presence of a large circle of friends. Mr. Williams was born in North Carolina in 1831, but had been a resident of Arkansas some 30 years, and had been a member of the Baptist Church 43 years. He is survived by his aged wife, 7 children and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren and other relatives. F.A. TERRY F.A. Terry, a prominent and widely know planter of Randall, Cleveland County, died last night at a local hospital, where he has been receiving treatment the past few days for blood poisoning. Mr. Terry has been seriously ill for the past ten days and was brought here in the hope that his condition would be benefitted, but at no time did he show improvement. He was 32 years of age and besides his widow ___?_____ The body will be sent to Randall today overland by Ralph Robinson and son, and the funeral will take place Wednesday from the late home of the deceased.--Tuesday's Graphic. April 19, 1917 HETTIE MARSHALL Whereas the Heavenly Father has seen fit to call from our midst our sister, Miss Hettie Marshall, of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, and whereas, she shall be greatly missed in her home, yet we know that she is at rest from her labor and is at home with the Father. Therefore be it resolved that we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family, that these resolutions be recorded in the minutes of the K.L. of H. a copy sent to the bereaved family and one sent to the Cleveland County Herald for publication. Mrs. J.E. Smith, Mrs. W.T. Fersuson April 26, 1917 MRS. MARGARET E. MEADE Mrs. Margaret E. Meade, wife of the late J.C. Meade died at an early hour Tuesday, April 17, at the home of ther daughter, Mrs. J.S. McMurtrey. Mrs. Meade was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, 84 years ago and moved to this country while young. She was probably the oldest lady in Rison. Funeral Services were conducted at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon by the pastor of the church. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery Wednesday afternoon. She was the mother of seven children, two of whom survive her, MRs. J.S. McMurtrey of Rison; Mrs. Elisha McMurtrey St. Louis Mo. She leaves a large number of grandchildren and many friends. INFANT JOHNSON The little infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Johnson died Monday night and was laid to rest Tuesday in the Graves cemetery. May 31, 1917 L.C. CARMICAL L.C. Carmical, one of the county's best known and most beloved citizens, died Monday at his home in the southern part of the county, after a lingering illness, and was buried Tuesday in Shady Grove Cemetery. The Herald joins the many other friends of the family in expressions of sincerest sympathy W.A. GATES W.A. Gates, who was one of the best citizens of the Staves community died at his home Sunday May 20th. His remains were laid to rest in the Black cemetery. The Herald joins many friends with expressing their sympathy to the bereaved. MAT HAMAKER Resolutions of Respect Whereas, the Great Ruler of the Universe saw best to remove from the family Mat Hamaker, the father of Sov. Walter Hamaker; therefore be it Resolved, that this Walnut Camp No. 1000 W.O.W. extend to Sov. Hamaker our most heartfelt sympathy in this hour of his grief: and be it further Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be placed upon our records, a copy be furnished Sov. Hamaker, and a copy be furnished to each the Cleveland County Herald and the Democrat-News for publication. Done by the order of the Camp. Alvin M. Carter W.E. Beard W.T. Beard. June 14, 1917 #1 of 2 VIRGIL CALVIN CASH Mr. and Mrs. Cash (Ben Cash) of Toledo have the sympathy of the community in the death of their sweet baby boy who died on the 8th. WORSHAM, MARGARET Again the death Angel hath visited the home of one of our worthy citizens and taken from them and us, Little Margaret Worsham who was born Sep. 22, 1914 and departed this life June, 1917 after several days illness. She will be missed in the home as she was just reaching an age to be interesting and lovable. But to the parents and loved ones, I would say weep not as those who have no hope; For Jesus said of such is the Kingdom of Heaven, and may each one resolve to so live on earth as to meet her in the Kingdom above, where sadness and sorow weeping and dying never come, nothing but joy, peace and happiness, forever more. God Bless All. J.J. Colson June 21, 1917 W.L. HARDING DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS William Ludlow Harding, 67 years old, died early Friday morning at his home in Woodlawn Place, Mexico, Mo. after a long illness. A complication of ailments was given as the cause of his death. Mr. Harding was born July 13, 1850, near Browsburg, Indiana. He lived the greater part of his life at Charleston, Ill. Six years ago he moved to Arkansas, where he spent five years, moving to Mexico a year ago. Mr. Harding and Miss Mary Lorimer were married in 1871. Besides his wife, Mr. Harding leaves three daughters. Miss Myrtle Harding, Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. F.P. McCord and Mrs. W.W. Jackman of Mexico; one son, Harry B. Harding of Mexico. He also leaves sisters, Mrs. Eli Huron and Miss Kittle Harding of Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Harding was a brother of the late P.W. Harding of Mexico. Mr. Harding had been a member of the Christian Church more than fifty years. He was a membe of the Modern Woodmen and the Odd Fellows. VIRGIL CALVIN CASH #2 of 2 June the 8th, 1917 the death angel came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cash and claimed their little baby boy, Virgil Calvin, age 2 years 5 months and 4 days. This bright little boy was not only the pride of his loving parents but was so dearly loved by his grandparents and uncles. He was a sweet bright and beautiful baby. This baby boy has gone up to rest in the world above. Where parting is unkown; I take thee little lambs, said he, And lay them in my breast: Protection they sall find in me, In me be ever blest. Death spreads his withring wintry arms, And beauty smiles no more. Ah! where are now those rising charms, Which pleased our eyes before? That once loved form now cold and dead, Each mournful thought employs; Hope looks beyond the bounds of time, When what we now deplore, Shall rise in full, immortal prine. And bloom to fade no more. A Friend July 12, 1917 W.A. GARNER The many firends of Prof. W.A. Garner residing in this county will be sorry to learn of his death in Stephens recently. He was 84 years of age and was for a number of years a school teacher of Cleveland County, having taught at Toledo. He is survived by his wife and several children. WALTER SCOTT LaMASTER In memory of Walter Scott LaMaster born May 4th 1915 and whose little life closed May 26th 1917 after a very brief illness of four days. He was the youngest son of Lev and Ethel LaMaster and the Creator, infinite wisdom saw fit to only lend this little life to them for a short time he being 5 years and 22 days at the time of his death. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery with Professor Jno. Baker in charge of ceremonies. Walter Scott was such a stout looking little fellow, that the news of his death came with a great shock to those who know him and loved him. He was stricken with infectious diarrahoea on Tuesday morning May 22 and though all was done that loving hand, breaking hearts, and skillful physicians could do. He passed away on Saturday morning four days later, before the bereaved ones had time to realize the darling was being snatched away. Hope is truth, the future giveth more that present takes away, and his soul forever liveth, Nearer God from day to day. Not a word the parents uttered Fullest hearts are slow to speak But a withered rose leaf fluttered Down upon their baby's cheek. M.M. SMITH In the death of M.M. Smith which occured at the family home near New Edinburg recently, Cleveland county loses one of it's most widely known citizens. The sympathy and condolence of the entire citizenship is extended to the bereaved family. August 2, 1917 IN MEMORY OF BABY RAULS It was a sad occasion last Monday morning when the little son of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Rauls passed from this life into the brighter one awaiting him. His life was a short one, being only a year and ten months old at his death, but he came unto this world as an emblem of love, to be the light of his home during his brief life, and when he departed he left to his loved ones many precious memories to be cherished till those lives who bore so many close ties with his shall like him, pass away. Baby Rauls was born September the 11th 1915 and died July 23, 1917. to the bereaved parents, sisters, and brothers is tendered in this the kindest and truest sympathy in their many hours of sorrow and grief. May his little life always bear to them fond and tender memories of the beautiful form only lent to them to make their life brighter by his presence. We realize his life was precious to them and all who knew him praised him for his sweet smiles, his kind and gentle ways. He bore his suffering patiently and par took of the bit of life God granted him with an eager heart, clinging to life with his tiny hands till his last minute come. But there cannot a shadow of doubt arise as to the place of his little soul, for tender eyes and hands were watching and waiting as he departed and he was received with joy equal to our sorrow to rest in that brighter world in God's care. And sympathy has rested upon the grief stricken family to confort them in their hours of this great trial. A Friend. October 11, 1917 MILES WASHINGTON HEAD Miles Washington Head, born in Union Co. North Carolina November 26th, 1838, Died in Cleveland Co. Ark., Oct. the 3rd 1917, age 83 years 10 months, 7 days. Enlisted in first North Carolina Regiment Volunteers at the breaking out of the Civil War, served till end of war and mustered out in Little Rock, moved to what is now Jackson township, Cleveland Co. shortly after the close of the war; where he has every since resided. He lived on one farm more than fifty years. He knew Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Gen. Grant and other noted Confederate generals. He was married Aug. 29, 1968 to Miss Katy Simpson. To this union five children were born, three died in infancy, the other two Mrs. J.D. Ward and Martin L. Head, still survive him. His wife died some years ago. About 35 years ago he professed religion and joined the Baptist Church at Mt. Zion and has ever since been a faithful member. His remains were laid to rest in Mt. Carmel Cemetery the funeral was conducted by Rev. T.B. Little, assisted by Rev. J.J. Colson. May he rest in peace. Written by his son, Martin L. Head.