Cleveland County 1925 obituaries ----------------------------------------------------------- submitted by Belinda Winston winstonb58@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Jan. 1, 1925 MRS. STANLEY HACK Mrs. George Tolson of this city received a telegraphic message Wednesday morning that her sister, Mrs. Stanley Hack of Paducah KY had just died at her home there. Mrs. Hack was before her marriage Miss Flora Payne and at one time was a student in the local school. Interment was made in the cemetery at Mount Holly. Mrs. Tolson and son Joe, attended the funeral services. MRS. H.M. SMILEY DEAD Mrs. Virginia Bell Smiley, wife of H.M. Smiley died very suddenly About one o'clock last Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Smiley were spending the night with Mr. and Mrs. Verbon Rodgers about three miles west of town, and they did not retire until a few minutes after midnight, at which time Mrs. Smiley seemed to be in usual good health. In a few minutes after lying down she began to complain of smothering and in a few minutes was dead. Mrs. Smiley was 54 years of age and was the mother of 12 children, six of whom are still living, as follows: W.G. Smiley of Kingsland, J.A. Smiley of Texarkana, J.H. Smiley and L.L. Smiley of Camden; two daughters, Misses Rosa Bell and Ludie Jane. She also leaves two sisters and two half sisters. She was buried in the Camp Springs burying ground Christmas day. The Rev. J.E. Waddell officiating. W.C. WHEELER IS CALLED BY DEATH Well Known Citizen Died Following A Brief Illness W.C. Wheeler age 70 years died at his home in Kingsland at 5:45 on the morning of December 31 after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence by the Rev. M.W. Whayne assisted by the Rev. J.E. Waddell. His body was taken to Shady Grove cemetery near Parnell Springs where interment was made and services conducted by Revs. Carter and Miller. He was married to Miss M.E. Trammell on Dec. 25, 1879 who survives him. One daughter, Mrs. John Parrott of New Edinburg and one brother, C.K. Wheeler of Altheimer also survive. He was a member of the Baptist Church and Kingsland Lodge No. 160 I.O.O.F. He was a good man and will be missed in this community. Jan. 15, 1925 A TRIBUTE TO MRS. I.B. WILLIAMS With my mind's eye I see a little pink rose in a garden. I see in the little rose an extraordinary beauty, so I look upon it a long time and come back often to see it and inhale its fragrance. Others pass through the garden too and all who come near stop to enjoy the gifts of the little rose and come again as often as they pass through the garden. No one thinks of taking it to a florist's window to display its beauty. It is so modest that it would not wish that. It remains in its little garden happy to bless those who come there. But ere long its petals quietly drop and wither, though its fragrance remains. God gave to the little rose three gifts to give to the world, and earthly form, a fragrance, and an influence. The form was a blessing but only temporary. The fragrance and influence were more lasting. With a clearer vision, I see other pictures more distinct and real. Aunt Minnie is sitting at the sewing machine. Now she is by the stove cooking. Now she is in her chair crocheting. Now she is sympathetically listening to our troubles, our ambitions, our ideals, and wisely and kindly advising. I look at her and discern an extraordinary excellence of character, so I come often to have fellowhip with her. Others too come to know and love her and recognize her worth; and every time they are near enough they must go to see Aunt Minnie. With a dress to make, with a cake to cook, with a problem in our moral or Christian life to solve, we go to Aunt Minnie and though she is always busy she takes time to help us. Sometimes we show very little gratitude but still she helps us. She has no ambition for leadership or fame. She is too modest and humble She is happy to remain in her home and serve and bless those whom God brings under her influence there. But ere long her little frail body had used every ounce of its strength in service. It begins to weaken and suffers patiently and quietly. Not willing that any of us should worry, and then falls asleep. God gave Aunt Minnie four gifts to give to the world; a physical body, an extraordinary character, a blessed influence, and immortal personality. The first gift was a blessing. Her feet carried her about to serve. Her hands did deeds of kindness. Her mouth spoke words of encouragement and advice, and from her eyes beamed unselfish love and sympathy. Yet after all her body was her least gift. It soon spent its strength in service. Her character still lives in our memories. Her influence is even more lasting and far-reaching, because we can give it to those with whom we come in contact and they can give it to others and on and on. Still if there are long ages before Jesus comes again, even her influence might possibly fade away. But we know that her personality, her very self will never die. "Whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die." (John II: 26). We can see Aunt Minnie again, her very personality, her very self. "A little while and ye shall not see me; and again a little while and ye shall see me because I go to the Father" (John 16:16). And we know the way for Jesus said: "I am the way, the Truth and the Life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me" (John 14:16). Why should we weep when we have not lost Aunt Minnie, but only the least gift with which she served us? We need not worry about her personality for she is in God's hands, but two of her gifts are entrusted to us to keep alive; her character and her influence. Let's keep her character alive in our characters by imitating it and let's keep her influence alive by heeding it and passing it on to others. But what was the source of Aunt Minnie's character and influence? She owned God as her Father, Jesus as her Savior and Friend and the Holy Spirit as her Guide. "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance" (Gal. 5:22,23). Were not these her virtues? Then let us seek them from the same Source. A Niece, Marguerite McMurtrey J.M. ROEBUCK DEAD Charley Roebuck of this place received a message last Wednesday telling of the death of his brother, J.M. (Jud) Roebuck at his home at Jarrell, Texas, that morning. Mr. Roebuck was a native of this county and left here a good many years ago for Texas where he has since made his home. He is survived by his wife and three children. Feb. 5, 1925 DR. WILLIAM BREATHWIT CALLED BY DEATH FRI. Hundreds of Cleveland county friends of Dr. William Breathwit, aged 52, were shocked Friday morning to learn of his death at home in Pine Bluff after a brief illness of pneumonia. Dr. Breathwit was well known throughout the country as he was born at Rowell and had practiced medicine at Kingsland and Draughon. After going to Pine Bluff 18 years ago, Dr. Breathwit specialized in the treatment of diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat and was given a large patronage from this county. He was the son of William and Laura Breathwit, pioneer residents of this county. His father was a native of Ireland, coming to this section in 1852 and engaging in farming and was one of the leading citizens of this day. Dr. Breathwit was one of the outstanding citizens of the Jefferson County Metropolis. He had been a member of the city board of education for a number of years and also president of the board for a period of several years. He stood high in the medical profession, was a member of the Methodist Church, and a Mason. Interment was made Saturday afternoon in a Pine Bluff cemetery. Twenty-five years ago he was married to Miss Osye Burnham at Kingsland, and in addition to his wife he is survived by a son, Alex, a daughter, Mrs. Earle Spenser of Pine Bluff; one brother, J.L. Breathwit of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. E.R. Buster of Kingsland and Mrs. Jno T. Niven of Pine Bluff. WILEY RAY FOUND DEAD/ FRANK PARKER IS HELD Wiley Ray, age about 50, was found shot to death and his body was hid in Franklin Creek Wednesday afternoon. Frank Parker, age about 30, is being held without bail to await the action of the Grand Jury. At a hearing before Justice J.M. Wharton Thursday afternoon, Parker was arranged and is being held on circumstantial evidence produced at the hearing. Witnesses declare that Parker called at Ray's boarding place in Warren Tuesday night and that the two men left there together. No one has been found who has seen Ray alive since that time. Parker denies knowing any thing about the killing although officers say he was seen near the scenes of the killing at eight thirty Tuesday night. Parker claims to have been elsewear. Three years ago Parker was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary in Cleveland County. It is said he was charged with carnal abuse and that Ray was a witness for the state against Parker. Parker was recently granted a parole. His body showed signs of having been dragged into the creek. The tradedy took place on the Warren-New Edinburg road about a mile from Warren.-- Warren Eagle Democrat J.U.H. WHARTON DEAD Rev. J.H. Wharton, well-known Baptist minister of this section of the state, died at his home in Homer, La., Saturday morning at 1:30, according to a message received here Monday by Dr. H.D. Sadler, a nephew, from Justice J.M. Wharton of Warren, a brother of the deceased. Rev. Wharton was a native of this county and was known as the "boy preacher" owing to the fact that he entered the ministry at the early age of 21. Like the immortal Lincoln he had to work hard in his youth to help earn a livelihood for his widowed mother and children and then at night he would study by a pine knot fire. He was an outstanding minister of the Baptist Church of South Arkansas. He left this county over 40 years ago. He was a member of a pioneer family of this section. J.L. and J.C. Sadler of this city are also nephews. Feb. 12, 1925 MRS. GENIA VANCE DIED THUESDAY IN LITTLE ROCK #1 Mrs. Genia Vance, aged 63 of New Edinburg, died at a Little Rock hospital Tuesday afternoon at 6:04 o'clock, according to information reaching the Herald at press time. She is survived by three sisters and a brother, Judge Woodson of this city. MRS. GENIA VANCE #2 Funeral services for Mrs. Genia Vance, who died last Tuesday in Little Rock at the Baptist Hospital, were held at the Vance cemetery west of New Edinburg Thursday afternoon. The services of lifelong friends and relatives were attended by a large number of the deceased. The Rev. Mr. Murry of the New Edinburg Baptist Church conducted the services at the grave. She was member of the Baptist Church. The deceased was born February 5, 1862, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Mosley of this county. In 1897 she was married to M.C.Kiser who died in 1900. On April 1, 1904 she was married to Wm. C. Vance, who died in 1914. Mrs. Vance left no living children. Three sisters, Misses Ellen and Ophelia Mosley of New Edinburg and Mrs. Mary B. Files of Texas; and one brother, Judge Woodson Mosley of this city, survive. She was a member of one of the pioneer families of this section.(note: this is exactly how it read in the paper)MRS. GEORGE KELLY The many Cleveland county friends of Mrs. George Kelly, nee Clara Parker, will be saddened to learn of her death at her home at Halley early Friday morning. Interment was made at Pine Bluff Saturday afternoon with funeral services conducted from the Lakeside Methodist Church. Mrs. Kelley was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Parker of Whiteville township and was only married last August to Mr. Kelly. Besides her parents, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. J.W. Thornton and Mrs. Effie Ferguson; five brothers, Lee, Roy, Claude, Burke and Faye Parker. EUGENE HAWKINS Interment of little Eugene Hawkins, eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Hawkins, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Hawkins and county clerk E.L. McLendon, was made in Greenwood cemetery Saturday afternoon following the funeral services at the home, conducted by the Rev. B.F. Musser, pastor of the Methodist church. The infant had been ill for several days with pneumonia. Death occurred Friday night at seven o'clock. MRS. MOBLEY DEAD NEW EDINBURG: Mrs. J.M. Mobley, who had been confined to her bed for the past six years, died February 12 at her home near here. MRS. GRAVES DEAD KEDRON: The death angel visited the home of C.J. Graves on last Saturday morning and claimed as it's victim Mrs. Graves. She was before her marriage Miss Clyde Veasley, daughter of O.G. Veasley of this place. The deceased in survived by her husband, C.J. Graves; her father O.G. Veasley; and one sister, Mrs. Earl Taylor. Interment was made in Bethlehem cemetery Sunday at one o'clock. March 5, 1925 MRS. JOHN THOMPSON DIED SUDDENLY AT HER HOME Mrs. John Thompson, who resided about two miles south of Kingsland, died suddenly last Wednesday morning. She had last been talking over the telephone and as she walked away she fell and was dead in a few minutes. Interment was made in the Morgan cemetery, six miles south of Kingsland. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C.L. Stratton. M.C. SHOOP DEAD M.C. Shoop, living two miles west of Kingsland, died Monday night. He had been ill for a long time. March 12, 1925 ELISHA McMURTREY Elisha McMurtrey 37 years of age, died at his home in St. Louis, Mo., March 1, after a lingering illness. Mr. McMurtrey was born May 28, 1888 in Cleveland County and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. McMurtrey. He was married September 19, 1916 to Miss Fannie May Dover. Besides his wife he leaves two children, four sisters and one brother. MISS NANCY JANE MAY Miss Nancy Jane May, aged 70 years, died Sunday evening at six o'clock at the home of her brother, R.J. May at Toledo. Miss May, a life-long resident of this county was a member of an old and prominent family of this section of the county. She had for many years made her home at her brother's, her only living immediate relative. March 19, 1925 JAMES MORRIS SMALL James Morris Small, three years and six months old died Saturday March14, at the home of his parents at Calmer. Death was due to injuries received about 22 hours before when he fell into a tub of hot water. All that loving hands could do was of little avail and the death angel came into the house, leaving it dark and sad. March 26, 1925 MRS. LENA HARTLEY DEAD After an illness that had lasted for many months, Mrs. Lena Hartley, aged37, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. C.L. Garner, in this city Monday evening about 6 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. A.N. Stanfield, pastor. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery. A large crowd of sorrowing life-long friends of the deceased and family attended the last sad rites. Mrs. Hartley was born and raised in the vicinity of Rison. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rutledge of an old and prominent family of this section. Besides her father, she leaves a daughter and small son; two sisters , Mrs. C.L. Garner, and Mrs. C.A. Martin, both of this place and a host of relatives and friends. MRS. ESSIE BRYANT Mrs. Essie Bryant, age 33, wife of Barney Briant of Pine Bluff died Saturday nite at the Davis hospital in that city. Her body was brought to Kingsland Tuesday morning and carried to the Morgan cemetery six miles south of Kingsland where interment was made. The Rev. A.C. Mitchell conducted the funeral services. April 16, 1925 MAJOR COOPER BROUGHT HERE FOR INTERMENT The remains of Major Cooper, age 75, who died in Austin, Tex., Saturday were brought to Rison Monday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev. B.F. Musser, pastor, and interment was made in Prosperity cemetery in the southern part of the county that afternoon. Mr. Cooper was born in Marshall County, Miss., March 26, 1850, and was married to Miss Josephine Ashcraft December 22, 1872, the Rev. J.B. Searcy officiating. To this union were born five children, two girls and three boys. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mellie Henson of Harrison, Ark.; and two sons, W.H. and W.P. Cooper of Amarillo, Texas. He also leaves two brothers and five sisters as follows: Mrs. Bayliss and W.B. Cooper of Pine Bluff; Mrs. Mary Embree of Hot Springs, Ark., Mrs. Clara D. Lloyd of Seattle, Wash; Dr. J.L. Cooper and Mrs. M.V. Tisdale of Rison. The deceased was a resident of the county for many years. He had for several years made his home in Austin, Texas. April 30, 1925 MRS. NORMAN TUCKER Mrs. Norman Tucker, 33 years of age, died at her home here last Friday night after a long lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.C. Williams, of Rowell. Interment was made in the Prosperity cemetery. Mrs. Tucker is survived by her husband and three little children who will miss her sadly, but her dying words "I will soon be in Heaven" will be a sweet consolation to them in their sorrow. Mr. Tucker and children will make their home with Mr. Tucker's sister ,Mrs. Matt Goggans. A.W. HILL DEAD News of the death of A.W. Hill, age 75 years, former resident of Rison, at Wichita Falls, Tex., yesterday, was received here today. Mr. Hill was well known through this section having been engaged In farming in Cleveland County for many years. He removed to Texas five years ago. He is survived by his wife and two step-daughters, Mrs. Roy Dolen of Cripple Creek, Col., Mrs. L.E. Poore and one step-son, Robt. Hendrix of this city and niece, Mrs. E.P. Clark of Rison. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Wichita Falls and the body sent to Winston, Mo., for burial. Hunter Harlow of Bearden, brother of Mrs. Hill, left yesterday for Wichita Falls to attend the funeral.--From Pine Bluff Commercial of Monday. JAMES LUNSFORD James Lunsford, 57 years old, well-known citizen of Cleveland County, died at his home on the Froug Ranch Sunday night, April 19, following a heart attack. He was apparently in good health when he retired in the early part of the night. He is survived by his wife and eight children. Funeral services were held Monday at the Macedonia cemetery in Cleveland County.--From Monday's Pine Bluff Commercial W.E.SAELER IS DEAD W.E. Saeler, aged 52 years, died in Little Rock Friday night. His remains were brought here Saturday and interment was made at the Kingsland cemetery Sunday afternoon. Funeral was conducted by Rev. Elledge of Fordyce Baptist Church. The deceased was well known here and had a number of relatives residing here. May 7, 1925 DR. BLANKENSHIP CALLED BY DEATH FORMER SOLON AND WELL-KNOWN PHYSICIAN DIED FRIDAY MORNING Dr. A.G. Blankenship, age 37 years, a former Representative from this county in the lower house of the Arkansas General Asssembly, died at his home at Rye, this county, Friday morning at two o'clock. Death came as an end to a lingering illness that had extended over a period of years. Funeral services were held at Union Church near his home Saturday morning. Ministers of the gospel taking part in the funeral and burial services were Revs. A.E. Jacobs and J.E. Waddell, former pastors of Dr. Blankenship, B.F. Musser and A.N. Stanfield of Rison and J.C. Williams of the Rowell circuit. Following the funeral services the remains Were conveyed to Rison and interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. Only the committal services were conducted at the grave. A large number of Rison friends attended the burial. Besides his wife, he leaves his mother, Mrs. Alice Blankenship; and two sisters, Mrs. Elliott of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Chester Took of Rye. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church, and a citizen well and favorably known throughout his home county. He was a member of an old and well known family of this section. Dr. Blankenship was a man of strong convictions and was always fearless in his stand for what he believed to be the right. At the time of his death he was engaged in the general mercantile business at Rye. He had practiced medicine extensively over the county prior to the failure of his health. He served this county in the capacity of Representative in the General Assembly of 1919. May 14, 1925 DEATH SUDDENLY TAKES D.M.RHODES, A PIONEER D.M. Rhodes, aged 70 years, died suddenly at his home in Grant County, just over the Grant-Cleveland County line, Tuesday evening at 7:40, May 5.Heart trouble being attributed as the cause of sudden demise. Mr. Rhodes, who was a member of one of this section's oldest and largest families was a native of the state of Mississippi. He came to Arkansas when six years of age. He was a highly respected citizen of his home community. In his death he leaves a wife and four children as follows: Mrs. T.N. Poss and Mrs. B.F. Ashcraft of Pine Bluff; Mrs. Elmore Cearley of Grapevine, and Mrs. Adie Ramick of Louisville, Kentucky. Ten grandchildren also survive with a host of relatives and friends. Interment was made in the Black cemetery Wednesday with the funeral services conducted by the Rev. Oliver Sharp.C.G. KAUFFMAN PASSES ON TO HIS REWARD In the death of C.G. Kauffman, aged 69 years, at his home in White Oak township Thursday morning, that township and his home community lost a good citizen. For many months Mr. Kauffman had been in ill health. Interment was made in Black cemetery Friday afternoon with funeral services conducted by the Rev. Mr. Harris of Fordyce. MRS. RICE HAYNIE WOMAN'S NECK BROKEN BY FALL Mrs. Rice Haynie Falls From Barn Door and Neck Is Broken Mrs. Rice Haynie, age about 80 years, residing three miles south Of Kingsland, fell from the barn door about 6 o'clock Monday afternoon, the fall breaking her neck. She and her husband had been in the barn shucking corn when he left her to finish shucking while he went to the pasture to drive the cows up. When he returned, he found her lying before the barn door dead. She had started to leave the barn and the top step gave way under her foot, causing her to fall on her head and breaking her neck. She died instantly. Besides her husband, she leaves four children as follows: Jack Haynie of West, Texas; Mrs. Effie Bryant of Kingsland; Earnest Haynie of Tinsman, Ark.; and Mrs. Genie Rosser of Lawn, Tex. Interment was made in the Morgan cemetery, six miles south of Kingsland. May 21, 1925 IRENE CURBOW Irene Curbow, four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Snowd Curbow of near Rison, died at her home early Wednesday m orning of last week. Interment was made in the Moore's church cemetery that afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo. F. Moody of this city. SAM FENISON "Bleeker"--Dies Following Operation Sam Fenison, who underwent an operation several weeks ago at Little Rock was brought to Jno GArlington's Friday and did fine until Tuesday morning when he grew worse, dieing Tuesday afternoon, May 12. Mr. Fenison had been afflicted several months and gradually grew worse. He leaves his wife, two children, father, four sisters, two brothers, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Interment was made in Shady Grove cemetery Wednesday. VIRGIL TOLSON DEAD "Kingsland News"--Virgil Tolson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bunn Tolson, died at the home of his parents Sunday night, May 17. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife and one child and several sisters. MRS. MATTIE HAYNIE "Kingsland News"--Mrs. Mattie Haynie, wife of Henry Haynie, died May 14, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Minnie Hay; and one son, Ira Haynie. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mitchell and interment was made in the Morgan cemetery. May 28, 1925 HAROLD DEAN Harold Dean, 22 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Dean of Pine Bluff, died at the home of his parents Sunday, May 27, after an illness of several weeks. Interment was made near the former. JOE McLEOD DEAD Interment of Joe McLeod, age 47, was made in the cemetery at Mt. Zion Sunday afternoon, May 17, with the funeral services conducted by the Rev. B.F. Musser, pastor of the Methodist church. Mr. McLeod died at his home at Warren May 15. Besides his father, Geo. McLeod, he leaves one sister, Mrs. R.L. Coker. June 4, 1925 IRA STEWART "Rowell"--Dies in Army Camp The remains of Ira Stewart, son of Monroe Stewart of Rowell arrived in Rison at noon Friday from an army hospital in Wyoming. Funeral services were held at the Rowell Methodist church at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Interment was made in the Rowell cemetery. A beautiful floral wreath was sent from Pine Bluff by order of the young man's company in the army camp. The beautiful casket and floral offering from the government bespeak the nice manner and respect in which our government buries its dead. He enlisted in the army late last summer. MRS. SALLIE VARNELL Interment of Mrs. Sallie Varnell, age 80 years, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Merrill, in Redland township Sunday night was made in the Vernell cemetery in Smith Township Monday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. B.F. Musser, pastor of the Rison Methodist church. Mrs. Varnell was a native of Cass county, Georgia. She was a member of the Methodist church and had lived a consistent Christian life. The deceased had been in ill health for some time. She is survived by two sons and three daughters: B.F. Varnell and M.H. Varnell; Mrs. R.J. May, Mrs. Robert Merrill and Mrs. Alice Groves. June 11, 1925 BENNIE TUCKER #1 of 2 "Road Worker Is Instantly Killed/ Bennie Tucker Meets Instant Death When He is Struck on Head" Bennie Tucker, age 27, was instantly killed at 10:30 Tuesday morning when the sweep on a stump puller struck him on the head, breaking his neck. The scene of the fatal accident was several miles south of Rison on the Star City road in the southern part of the county. young Tucker was assisting in clearing the right of way on the state highway. Hardly had he stepped into the circle made by the sweep on the puller for the purpose of getting a tool, when the chain attached to the end of the sweep broke, striking him a terrific blow on the head. Pink Rauls, who was driving the team narrowly escaped being struck by the sweep. When the chain gave way, the mules fell to the ground and this threw him out of the path of the sweep.' A close examination of the broken link by E.M. Rucker, who has charge of the construction of this road, and others reveal that the link was apparently as strong as the remainder. The chain is of the same size used by all in this section for the like purpose. Dr. Junius Ruth was summoned but Tucker had died before his arrival. Tucker is a single man and only recently returned to this county from Texas, it is said. His parents are not living. MRS. T.E. BEST DEAD "Kingsland"--Mrs. T.E. Best who resided south of Kingsland, died Sunday night. She had been in ill health for some time. L.C. NEELY "Herbine"--L.C. Neely, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Neely of England, died last Wednesday and was buried in Prosperity cemetery Thursday afternoon. Rev. Williams of Rowell conducted the funeral services. June 18, 1925 JOHN T. GRAY SUDDENLY CLAIMED BY DEATH SUN. John T. Gray, 68 years old, one of the pioneer residents of Cleveland county, died suddenly at his home at Calmer, at 2 o'clock Sunday morning. Mr. Gray was in apparent good health Saturday evening when he retired. He was later taken with an attack of acute indigestion and died shortly afterwards. Mr. Gray had lived in that section for the past 50 years, and was prominent in the activities of that community. He is survived by three sons, George H. Gray, Frank Gray and Oliver Gray of Calmer; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Smith of Rison, Mrs. J.L. Cash of Rison and four brothers, W.T. Gray, W.E. Gray and J.W. Gray, Pine Bluff, and James H. Gray of Double Wells and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Wesley chapel Methodist chu4rch on the Pine Bluff and Warren road, conducted by Rev. James White of Rison--Tuesday's Pine Bluff Commercial. June 24, 1925 MRS. HERBERT BARNETT Mrs. Herbert Barnett, age 36 years, died at her home in this city shortly after midnight Sunday night after a brief illness. Interment was made in the Union Church cemetery in the southern part of the county Monday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J.C. Williams, pastor of the Rowell circuit, and were attended by a large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives. The deceased is survived by five children. She was a member of the Methodist church a true Christian woman and a devoted wife and mother. Incidentally, Mr. and Mrs. Barnett had intended to move to their new home at Toledo Monday. They had purchased the Charley Foster home. BENNIE TUCKER #2 of 2 S.S. CLASS MEMORALIZES BENNIE TUCKER MEMBER On the morning of June 9, the Death Angel visited our community and claimed for its victim one of our most promising young men- Bennie Tucker, age 24 year, 11 months. We feel that he has gone to the land beyond the sunset, the land of immortality, the fair and blessed country of this soul. He, early in life, professed faith in Christ and joined the Baptist church, of which he was a faithful member. He was a leader among our young people. No social no singing, no gathering of any kind was complete unless Bennie was there. He was captain of the "B" group in his Sunday school class, and always performed his duties faithfully. It is the sorrows and cares of life that check our less serious thoughts and causes us to ponder the workings of God. And if it were not for these influences in our lives, we would become so warped or so "one side" in our thoughts and spirits, that we could not properly rejoice with the happy, nor console the sorrowing. "No man liveth unto himself," but each individual fits as a unit into the great aggregate of the whole human family. Therefore, when one member of this great family suffers, others feel the pain through the instrumentality of human sympathy. Hence, to weep at the "home going" of a loved one, is not a sign of weakness, but of strength a strength born of kindness, love and sympathy. Be it resolved, (1) That in the home going of Bennie, the Willing Workers Class has lost one of its most ardent supporters, a sincere Christian in whom there was no guilt. (2) That we offer his bereaved sister and brother our sincere love, and sympathy, for we know their grief is almost unbearable, and that God alone can heal their broken hearts. He was laid to rest in Prosperity cemetery in the presence of many relatives and friends, the funeral services conducted by Rev. J.M. Patrick. "Safe in the homeland, singing today, Waiting for dear ones still on the way. Trials are ended, hardships are past, Bennie is safe in Heaven at last." Jack Ashcraft, Hermon Davis, and Allie Stewart, Committee of Sunday school class. July 2, 1925 THOMAS F. ASHCRAFT Thomas F. Ashcraft, age 69 years, died at the home of his son, Robert Ashcraft, at Warren June 23. He is survived by two sons, Joseph and Robert Ashcraft; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Peddy of Little Rock and Mrs. Mary Steele of Rock Hill, South Carolina; also several grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the cemetery conducted by the Rev. Rule, Methodist minister of Warren. The family thanks the many friends and relatives for the beautiful floral offering. July 9, 1925 MRS. MURRY (Mattie L.) #1 of 2 "Kingsland News/Woman Dies Suddenly" Mrs. MUrry died suddenly Tuesday morning at her home at Radway, near here. She is survived by a son, Bob Hall, two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Reaves and Mrs. Loto Daniels. July 16, 1925 MRS. R.T. MARKS DIES FROM PARALYSIS "Mrs. R.T. Marks of Near New Edinburg Died Tuesday" The sudden death of Mrs. Fannie Sneed Marks, age 50, wife of R.T. Marks, at the family home in Redland township Tuesday morning at 9:30 was received here with profound sorrow. About two o'clock Tuesday morning she was stricken with paralysis, her entire body being paralyzed. Mrs. Marks had gone about her house work in the usual manner the day before and retired only to awaken a short while before the fatal stroke. Interment was made in the Hebron cemetery. Redland township, Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C.M. Miller, pastor of the Kingsland Baptist church, and attended by hundreds of sorrowing friends and relatives. Mrs. Marks was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sneed, pioneer citizens of this county. She was born at Toledo, this county, December 5, 18174, and was married to R.T. Marks November 29, 1899. She was a member of the Baptist church and lived a consistent Christian life. She also took an active part in the community life. Besides her husband she leaves four sons and two daughters, as follows: Roy, Paul, Almos and Laudis Marks, all of near New Edinburg; Mrs. Dick Norman of Engles and Miss Pearl Marks of near New Edinburg. Three brothers and one sister survive: Bob Sneed of Tula, Texas; Mack Sned of Cairo, Texas; and Walter Sneed of of Kingsland; and Mrs. W.L. Overton of Hartford, Ark. "Kingsland News" MRS. MATTIE L. MURRAY #2 of 2 Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie L. Murray, who died suddenly at her home at Radway early Tuesday morning July 7, were held at the Baptist church here Thursday by the Rev. C.M. Miller, pastor of the church. The deceased is survived by four children, Mrs. Reaves, Mrs. Daniels, John Hall and Bob Hall, several grandchildren and a host of friends. Interment was made in the Kingsland cemetery. July 23, 1925 RAYMOND REED DEAD Raymond, the baby child of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Reed, died Saturday morning after an illness of almost three weeks. The funeral was conducted at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon and the remains were buried in Rowell cemetery. July 30, 1925 FRED WILLIAMS Negro Is Killed Fred Williams, a negro, was shot and killed near town Saturday night. His assailant is unknown. August 13, 1925 LESTER ADAMS DEAD Former Rison Man Died at His Home in Pine Bluff The many Rison friends of Lester Adams were shocked Wednesday afternoon of last week to learn of his death at his home in Pine Bluff that day following a brief illness. Mr. Adams, aged 31 years , was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Adams of near Rison and grew to young manhood here. Interment was made in a Pine Bluff cemetery Friday afternoon with funeral services conducted from Carr Memorial Methodist church by the pastor of the church. Mr. Adams had made his home in Pine Bluff for many years. He was engaged as a building contractor and for the past five years had taken an active part in the building of Pine Bluff. He was a member of the Carr Memorial Methodist church and the Pine Bluff Lodge, A.O.U.W. Besides his wife who was formerly Miss Pauline Huff, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Adams; one brother, Willie H. Adams; and one sister, Miss Mattie Adams, all of Rison. August 20, 1925 COUNTY MOURNS TRAGIC DEATH OF OFFICERS MORTALLY WOUNDED IN THE LINE OF DUTY: GEORGE W. ROGERS/ ULYSS M BALDWIN Thousands Attend Officer's Funerals Interment Made Close Together in Greenwood Cemetery Two great mounds of flowers, nature's sweetest emblems of love and respect, mark the last resting place of Officers Baldwin and Rogers, slain while in the line of duty. The final chapters of the lives of these officers were written Saturday and Sunday when one of the largest and also the largest gathering of people turned from the cares of life to pay their last respect to slain officers and consign their bodies to the final resting place in Greenwood cemetery just to the south of Rison. They were here from all walks of life; some came from adjoining counties, while not a single neighborhood in Cleveland county failed to send one or more to witness the last sad rites. Saturday afternoon Rison and surrounding country laid to rest the body of Officer Rogers. Business houses closed and over 400 sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral services and burial which were held at the cemetery. The Rev. Geo. F. Moody, pastor of the Bethel Baptist church delivered an impressive sermon in which he told of Rogers embracing the Christian religion and of his sterling qualities as a husband, father and citizen. A song and a prayer and then the body was taken in charge by the Masonic order and an impressive service was conducted over his body. When flowers had been heaped high over the finished grave 20 members of the Cleveland County Knights of the Ku Klux Klan in their regalia assembled at the grave--their tribute to a deceased member of the invisible empire. Officer Rogers, like his companion Baldwin, was in the heyday of life, being only 28 years of age. He leaves a wife, who was before her marriage Miss Effie Jaggers; four small children; a brother Hugh Rogers of Russellville; a sister, Miss Hazel Rogers, also of Russellville; a host of relatives and hundreds of friends. The deceased was employed at the Cotton Belt railway station as an express and freight clerk and had held this position over a period of almost seven years. In this position he was energetic and accommodating. Upon going into office two years ago Sheriff Cash named him as one of his deputies and he had on numerous occasions assisted in the administration of the law and never once did Rogers give signs of being other than a fearless and efficient officer. BALDWIN'S FUNERAL SUNDAY The remains of Officer Baldwin were interred in Greenwood cemetery Sunday afternoon amid scenes that are without a parallel in Rison and Cleveland county. By far the largest crowd to attend a burial in Greenwood cemetery covered the high hill which overlooks Rison to the north, and add to the scene was the assemblage of over 100 Klansmen in full regalia. Funeral services at the Methodist church of which Baldwin was a member were impressive but simple. As the remains entered the church attended by members of the Masonic fraternity, the Rev. B.F. Musser, pastor of the church, read the burial ritual while Beethoven's funeral march was played. After vocal selections and a prayer, Rev. Musser delivered a touching funeral sermon in which he pointed out the fearlessness and faithfulness of Baldwin as an officer. He told of his home life and of his battle against death. His wife, who had been constantly at his side since shortly after he was mortally wounded, sat beside the corpse throughout the funeral services. Rev. B.F. Fitzhugh, pastor of Carr Memorial Methodist church Pine Bluff, in a short talk told of his meeting with Officer Baldwin a short while before death and of the peace of mind and soul of the deceased and lauded him for his bravery and efficiency as an officer of the law. Before the immense crowd left the church for the cemetery, member of the Masonic fraternity passed by the remains. At the grave the services were brief. His body was in charge of the Masonic order. Here friends and members of the family were again permitted to view the body. Before being lowered into the grave, a short distance from that of Officer Rogers, over 100 members of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan from Cleveland, Grant, and Jefferson counties gathered at the grave and entered into a brief service. Two large crosses made of beautiful flowers were placed on the grave by Klansmen. Officer Baldwin, who was 35 years of age, was a member of an old family of this section and over a long period of years has served in various capacities as an officer, and at the time of his death was Sheriff Dave Cash's chief deputy. Besides his wife who was 0b.efore her marriage Miss Maude Cochran, he leaves one daughter, Monnie May; two sons, C.W. and Ulyss Jr.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Baldwin of this city; one brother, J.D. Baldwin of Hot Springs; six sisters, Misses Grace, Mayme and Edith Baldwin of Rison; Mrs. H.W. Thomas of Tarry; Mrs. Chas. Quinn of Pine Bluff; and Mrs. H.F. Mayfield of Huttig. August 27, 1925 H.T. YOUNG DEAD H.T. Young of Rye, one of the best known citizens of Cleveland county, died at his home at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Young had resided at Rye for the past 37 years and was considered one of the best farmers of that vicinity. Mr. Young was born in Union county, Miss., March 13, 1864. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Young; three daughters, Mrs. S.W. Doster of Rye, Miss Ophie Young of Little Rock, and Miss Bessie Young of Rye; three sons, Henry Jr. of Hileman, Arkansas; J.S. and R.R. Young of Rye; his mother, Mrs. Sarah young; two brothers, R.W. Young of Warren and Charlie Young of Lake Village. Interment was had in the Union cemetery at 2:30 Thursday afternoon. The Rev. J.C. Williams conducted the services. --Eagle-Democrat (Warren) September 3, 1925 JOHN ROGERS DEAD John Rogers, aged 33 years, died Sunday night at his home near Calmer. Death, it is said, was due to typhoid fever. Besides his wife he leaves three children. Interment was made in Shady Grove cemetery Monday afternoon. September 10, 1925 JIM HUSELTON DEAD Herbine--Jim Huselton, aged 66 years, died at his home in Warren Sunday and was buried in Prosperity cemetery Monday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Williams of Rowell. September 17, 1925 MRS. N.E. WILLIS Mrs. N.E. Willis, died this morning at 3:40 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.P. McEntire, 28th avenue and Organe street, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Willis' home was in Whiteville community, about nine miles from this city, and she was a member of the Whiteville Baptist church. She is survived by two sons, Garvine and Claude Willis, and one daughter , Mrs. W.P. McEntire, all of this city; three brothers, J.W. Brown of Rison, J.A. and R.S. Brown of Cleveland county and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Brown of this city. Nine grandchildren also survive. The body was taken to Harmony cemetery, 12 miles south of Pine Bluff, this afternoon at three o'clock, where funeral services will be held by Rev. Floyd, pastor of Hazel Street Baptist church. --Wednesday's Pine Bluff Commercial. September 24, 1925 IRA CORNELIA NEAL Ira Cornelia Neal, three-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neal died at the family home Tuesday of last week. The child was sick only 21 hours, death resulting from congestion. She leaves, besides her parents, one sister and two brothers. Interment was made in the Moore's church cemetery Wednesday. CHILD WILSON Child Dies on Train The three-year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Wilson of Bearden, died Sunday afternoon on passenger train No. 8 between Fordyce and Kingsland. The father and grandfather were taking it to Pine Bluff to a hospital. The body was removed from the train here, placed in a casket and returned to Bearden on train No. 1 that afternoon. RUAL SMITH "Bleeker"--Everyone was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Rual Smith, who was a well known citizen of this part of the county. October 1, 1925 RUAL SMITH Rual Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Smith, died Saturday morning following an illness of only a few days. Interment was made at the Canady cemetery Sunday. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Sharp. His wife, parents and a host of relatives and friends survive. October 14, 1925 MAGGIE KOLB Rowell--Lingering Illness Fatal On Monday morning, October 5, the death angel winged its flight into the home of Lee Kolb and claimed as its victim his wife, Mrs. Maggie Kolb. She was a few months over 37 years of age. She had been in ill health for over a year. She was a member of the Rowell Methodist church. Rev. A.E. Jacobs of Watson Chapel near Pine Bluff, conducted a most impressive funeral service at the Rowell church Tuesday at 11 o'clock. The deceased leaves a husband and two children, a mother and father, a number of sisters and brothers. She was a devout Christian woman, greatly loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed in our community. MRS. MARY ELLA TRUCKS Mrs. Mary Ella Trucks, age 76 years, wife of M.F. Trucks, died At her home here October 12, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and five children, as follows: Mrs. Viola Chochran of Little Rock, Edgar and Golby of Bearden, Chas. of Chidester and MRs. Maudie Peeks of Dierks. Funeral services were conducted at the Kingsland cemtery by Rev. C.M. Miller, assisted by Rev. J.E. Waddell. October 30, 1925 DR. H.D. SADLER, HIGHLY ESTEEMED CITIZEN, ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS HENRY DAVIS SADLER, April 7, 1862--October 28, 1925 Dr. Henry Davis Sadler, aged 63 years, a native of this county and a practicing physician for 34 years, died suddenly of heart trouble at his home here at four o'clock Wednesday morning. He seemed in very good health until a sudden attack of neuralgia of the heart Sunday night shortly after supper, but Monday and Tuesday he seemed much better and the attending physicians believed him on the road to recovery. He rested well Tuesday night but a few minutes past four o'clock Wednesday morning a second attack came while he was asleep and in a few minutes life ahad ebbed out without his awakening. All members of his immediate family togehter with his sister were at his bedside when the end came. His physicians and his brothers arrived a few minutes later. Funeral services were held from the Baptist church in Rison Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. B.F. Musser, pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. H.H. McGuyre of Stephens, a former pastor of the Methodist church here, and Rev. Geo. F. Moody, a Baptist minister and life-long friend of the deceased. From the church the funeral cortege moved passed his home to Greenwood cemetery where he was laid to rest in the family lot beside his mother who died 20 years ago. Services at the grave were in charge of Culpepper lodge F.&A.M., of which he had been an active member for nearly 40 years. The pallbearers were as follows: Honorary--I.E. Moore, J.W. Elrod, L.C. Ackerman, N.A. McKinney, W.B. Smith, Woodson Mosley, Drs. J.S. McMurtrey, A.J. Hamilton, M.F. Stanfield, A.B. Robertson, H.O. Wilson and _.J. Robertson: active--Grady Attwood, Victor Boggs, Leon Moore, Van McKinney, James G. Mosley, O.F. Reed, E.R. Maddox and Walter Thomasson. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Sadler; three sons, Guy M. Sadler, editor of The Herald; Harold D.Sadler, secretary to Congressman James B. Reed, and Tom Sadler, a student in Henderson-Brown College at Arkadelphia; a sister, Mrs. B.F. Condray of Arkadelphia; two brothers, James C. and John L. Sadler of Rison; a large number of nephews and nieces and relatives. Dr. Sadler was born April 7, 1862, in what is now Miller township, the second son of John W. and Othello Wharton Sadler. He grew to young manhood on the home farm and in the village of old Toledo, which was at that time the county seat of the county, where he worked as a deputy in the office of the late Sheriff Henry W. Rogers. He later taught in the schools of his native county and one term in Union county near El Dorado. Obtaining sufficient funds he entered the University of Arkansas, medical department at Little Rock from which institution he graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine in class of 1891. Upon his graduation he practiced medicine for one year in Rison, moving to Thornton where he remained for four years, returning to Rison in 1896 where he has since resided. In 1911 he took post graduate work in Tulane University at New Orleans. He was in his early life engaged in the mercantile business here. He was married to Miss Annie McLendin, also a native of this county, on January 29, 1899. Dr. Sadler was one of the petitioners for the incorporation of the town of Rison. He assisted in the organization of the Bank of Rison and was a charter member of its official board which position he held at the time of his death. he was also vice-president of that institution. At various times he served as a member of the board of aldermen of the town of Rison and for nearly 20 years he served as a member of the Rison School Board. MRS. JOHN MAY DEAD Mrs. Ida May, wife of John May, died suddenly Thursday morning about four o'clock at the family home in Rison. Mrs. May, who was 49 years of age, had been a sufferer from heart trouble for some time but of late had been able to be up. Interment was made Thursday afternoon in the Macedonia cemetery south of Rison on the Merle Ranch Highway. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Brown and attended by a large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist church and was a devout member. Mrs. May was the mother of four daughters and one son, all of whom survive with the exception of one daughter and are as follows: Everett may, Mesdames Bob Hunter, Arthur Puckett, and Beff Brown. MRS. CORDIE JONES Kingsland--The body of Mrs. Cordie Jones, who died in a hospital in Little Rock, arrived here Wednesday and was carried to Gum Grove cemetery for interment. November 5, 1925 Mrs. Myrtle Puckett Mrs. Myrtle Puckett, wife of A.O. Puckett, prominent Rison man, died at the Davis Hospital yesterday morning at 7:30 o'clock after a brief illness. Mrs. Puckett is survived by her husband and three children, Robert G., Rught G., and Floyd Puckett; her father, John May; one brother, E.E. May; and two sisters, Mrs. Ophie Brown and Mrs. Ola Ruth Hunter, all of Rison. Mrs. Puckett was a member of the Baptist church and the body was sent to Rison yesterday afternoon, by H.I. Holderness and company, accompanied by her husband and brother. Funeral services will be held at Rison this afternoon.--Friday's Pine Bluff Graphic. Interment was made in the Macedonia cemetery south of Rison. Mrs. Puckett was a young woman and highly regarded in her home community. FRANK MORGAN Kingsland--Frank Morgan, formerly of this place but for several years a resident of Warren, died at his home at that place Saturday. The body was buried in the Morgan cemetery, about five miles south of Kingsland, Sunday afternoon. November 12, 1925 DEATH CLAIMS C.W. BALDWIN, AGE 57, PROMINENT RISON MAN Long Illness is Fatal to Former Merchant; Active in Church Work. Charles W. Baldwin, age 57 years, former merchant and business man, died at his home in Rison Tuesday morning at four o'clock after a lingering illness. Mr. Baldwin had been in poor health for a number of years and was forced to his bed in September. He rested better than usual all day Monday and was able during the day to give directions about some business matters. He ate a hearty supper that night but shortly afterward he began sinking and lapsed into unconsciousness from which he seemed to rally at intervals, however, his strength gradually failed resulting in his death at four o'clock. His wife, three of his daughters and his brother were with him when death came. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Rison Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. B.F. Musser pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. B.F. Fitzhugh, pastor of the Hawley Memorial Methodist Church of Pine Bluff and Rev. A.N. Stanfield, pastor of the Rison Baptist Church. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Baldwin is survived by his wife, one son, J.D. Baldwin, Manager of the Sorrells Drug Co., of Hot Springs: six daughters, Mesdames H.F. Mayfield of Huttig, Chas. Quinn of Pine Bluff, H.W. Thomas of Tarry and Misses Grace, Mamie and Edith of Rison; one brother, J.W. Baldwin, deputy sheriff of Pine Bluff and a number of grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Honorary: Dave Cash, L.C. Ackerman, J.W. Elrod, E.L. McLendon, R.E. Quinn, E.R. Moaddox, L.F. Williams, Walter Thomasson, Howie Reid and J.B. Searcy; active C.K. Elliott, Sr., Harold D. Sadler, E.M. Hillyard, Edgar McKinney, J.M. May, W.E. Edwards and J.L. Sadler. Mr. Baldwin was born in Cherokee county, Alabama on August 4, 1868. At the age of six he moved to Arkansas with his parents, who settled in Jefferson county where he grew to manhood. He was engaged in farming for a number of years in Grant County. He moved his family to Rison 18 years ago and had since resided here. HE entered the mercantile business upon his moving to Rison in which business he continued until a few years ago. He was married in 1868* to Miss Mary Elizabeth Chadick, a native of Grant County. Mr. Baldwin was converted at the age of twenty and joined the Methodist church and remained a consistent member of the board of Stewards of the local Methodist church which official position he had held since soon after his moving to Rison. He served for several years as superintendent of the Sunday school of his church until ill health forced him to retire. At his death he was a member of the local school board and had served as a member of the board of aldermen of the town of Rison. Mr. Baldwin was deeply interested in the affairs of his church and the advancement of the Rison school. While a man of a tender nature and very sympathetic he was a man of a fearless disposition who was never afraid to stand by his convictions for the right adn never lost an opportunity for doing so. All in all, he was a kind and indulgent father, a faithful friend, a good neighbor and a very patriotic citizen. To his wife and surviving children he left the noble heritage of an honorable life and the town and community mourn the passing of a worthy citizen who has gone to rest. December 10, 1925 JAMES C. ROEBUCK Pine Bluff, Dec. 8--Conducted by Rev. W.W. Nelson, assisted by R.P. James, pastor of Hawley Memorial Methodist church, funeral rites fro James C. Roebuck, Pine Bluff man who died Sunday after a lingering illness, were held from the family residence, 1812 Cedar street. Mr. Roebuck had been a member of Hawley Memorial church for the past 20 years and was well known in Pine Bluff where hhe engaged in the grocery business. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. S.O. Eberhardt of Rison; and a brother, C.P. Roebuck, of this city, and several nieces and nephews. December 17, 1925 M.K. CALAWAY M.K. Calaway died last Saturday afternoon about 4 o'clock at his home, Smead, and was interred in Salem cemetery Sunday afternoon. He was about 70 years of age. Deceased leaves a widow and several sons and daughters. Rev. E.A. Calaway of Woodberry, Jasper Calaway of Rison and Martin Calaway of Smead are the three sons, Mrs. Harvey Benson, residing near Pine Bluff, is a daughter. MR. Calaway had for many years been a prominent citizen of Calhoun county.--Hampton Plaindealer. J.S. CHILDERS DEAD Kingsland--OLD AND WELL KNOWN CITIZEN DIES IN LITTLE ROCK HOSPITAL J.S. Childers, aged 81, prominent citizen of this section of the county, died at an early hour Sunday morning in a Little Rock hospital. He is survived by his wife and three sons and one daughter. Burial was in Kennedy cemetery Monday afternoon. December 24, 1925 EDWARD SALLEE DEAD Edward Sallee age 29 years, died in a Little Rock hospital Thursday afternoon and interment was made in Greenwood cemetery here Friday afternoon with the funeral services conducted by the Rev. Geo. F. Moody. Mr. Sallee was carried to Little Rock only a few weeks ago for treatment. One brother, H.K. Sallee, of Barton, Tenn., is the only surviving member of his immediate family. C.D. Sallee of this city was a cousin. December 31, 1925 MRS. W.A. FORE (Much is unreadable) ___ ___ Fore, age 50 years, wife of W.A. Fore, died a few ___ past ___ Tuesday afternoon at the family home in Rison after ______which had continued over a period of several months. Mrs. Fore, who was before her marriage Miss Lucy Pippin, was born in Newton, Miss. She moved with her husband and children to _______ years ago. She was a _____ and mother and a con________ Her church membership was with the Bethel Baptist? Church near Rison. Besides her husband she leaves ___daughters, Mrs. Joe Jaggers, _____Willie Adams of Rison, ___ Mrs. W.A. Benefield of Lou_____ two sons, Otha and Ray Fore of Rison; three brothers, W.I. Pippin of Mississippi and Noble _____Pippin of Little Rock; ____sisters, Mrs. Esther Craven of Mississippi, Mrs. Eunice Hammonds, of Cato and Mrs. Emma Gardner of Little Rock. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at the time of going to press.