CLEVELAND COUNTY 1927 OBITUARIES ------------------------------------- Submitted by: Belinda Winston Email: winstonb58@yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free Information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. 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 Herald, Cleveland County Arkansas January 6, 1927 MRS. JUDITH E. BATCHELOR #2 of 3* Interment of Mrs. Judith E. Batchelor, age 72, who died at her home at New Edinburg Tuesday of last week was made in the Greenwood cemetery here Wednesday afternon. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Harold D. Sadler, pastor of the Rison Methodist Church. She was the widow of the late Dr. J.? Batchelor and until 1913 made her home here. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was born and lived practically her entire life in this county. She leaves two brothers, E.B. Attwood of Rison and G.C. Attwood of New Edinburg and a large number of nieces and nephews. * First obit is in 1926 obituaries January 13, 1927 E.B. HENDERSON Illness Proves Fatal to E.B. Henderson, 75 E.B. Henderson, age 75, died at the home of his son, John H. Henderson, near Pine Bluff early Tuesday morning following a short illness. Mr. Henderson was one of the pioneer residents of Cleveland county, making his home near Rowell in Miller township for many years. He had many friends in this and adjoining counties and was popular among his acquaintances. After his age forced him to retire from active farming, he moved with his wife to Rison where he lived for several years. Mrs. Henderson died here in 1920. Mr. Henderson is survived by two sons, J.H. and A.E. Henderson of Pine Bluff, and R.S. Henderson, of Calmer. Funeral services were conducted at the Rowell cemetery Wednesday where interment was made. A.G. WILSON DEAD New Edinburg, Jan. 10- A.G. Wilson, aged 77, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Boyd, near here, January 4, death following a stroke of paralysis he suffered several days before. Funeral services were held the following day, the remains being interred at the Wilson cemetery. Besides Mrs. Boyd, he is survived by three other daughters, Mrs. R. Maxwell of McGehee, Mrs. Walter Bryant of Fordyce and Mrs. C. Coleman of Lewisville. JUDITH BATCHELOR #3 of 3 In loving remembrance of Mrs. Judith E. Batchelor who departed this life December 29, 1926. She had been in feeble health for a number of years but was thought to be as well as usual when she retired, but before dawn her spirit had taken it's flight to the beautiful world. Her death was a shock to the family. She is missed but more especially by her afflicted brother by whose bedside she sat daily and administered to his wants as best she could. She had many relations and friends who were made sad over her untimely death and to whom we extend our sympathy--Written by one who Loved her. January 20, 1927 W.B. SMITH DEATH CLAIMS W.B. SMITH HIGHLY ESTEEMD RISON MAN PASSES Succumbs at Home Here After Long Illness; Was Prominent Citizen W. B. Smith, age 53, died at his home here Wednesday, January 12, at six o'clock p.m., following an illness covering a period of more than four years. His death was expected momentarily for more than 48 hours and his entire family of seven children, together with his wife were at his bedside when he passed away. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, four sons, Quinn, Zell, Watt and Benjamin, all of El Dorado, and three daughters, Mrs. Wallace Hobson and Misses Mae and Elizabeth Smith of Rison; two brothers, A.C. Smith of Legles and Rufus Smith of Kingsland, and seven sisters, Mrs. J.J. Rogers of Kingsland, Mrs. J.D. Wardlaw and Mrs. R.B. Lansdale of Fordyce, Mrs. J.D. Knickerbocker of Legles, Mrs. R.T. Harrelson of Arkadelphia, Mrs. J.B. Nettles of Hampton. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon from Rison Methodist church by the pastor, the Rev. Harold D. Sadler, assisted by Rev. B.F. Musser, former pastor. It was one of the largest attended funerals ever held here. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. The following were pall bearers: Honorary--J.W. Vandermark, Walter Thomasson, J.M. May, J.W. Hamilton, J.L. Sadler and I.E. Moore; active--Veo Thomasson, D.H. Thomasson, C.S. Hobson, Dr. F.J. Robertson, C.E. Thomasson and Dr. H.O. Wilson. Mr. Smith was born at Toledo, Ark., July 11, 1873 and was the son of the late former Sheriff, M.M. Smith of this county. His boyhood days were spent in and near Rison, where he was married December 23, 1894, to Miss Francis Quinn. He was for a number of years engaged in the mercantile and confectionary business here. By a profession of faith he united with the Methodist Church here on August 11, 1902, and lived a consistent Christian life to his death. He held many positions of trust in his church, serving for many years as steward and for several years had been a trustee of the church, which position he occupied at the time of his death. PROMINENT IN CIVIL AFFAIRS He has always been held in esteem by his fellow men and honored in many ways. He served as justice of the peace of this township a number of terms, was a member of the city council on several occasions, and was for many years a member of the board of directors of the local school and was on the building committee at the time the present public school building was erected, his name being on the cornerstone. He was the only road commissioner that Cleveland County ever had having had in his charge all the roads of Cleveland County for a term of two years. MADE ALL ARRANGEMENTS Mr. Smith was not afraid to die, and during the latter part of his illness had arranged all the details of his business matters pertaining to his funeral and burial. Few men in this section enjoyed a large number of friends and higher esteem in the ranks of his friends than did W.B. Smith, and the great concourse of friends and the flowers covered mound in Greenwood attested to the love that his neighbors held in him. MARY ETHEL WEST North Concord--Mary Ethel West, eight month's old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. West, died Sunday night at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Wilson, after and illness of 10 days of pneumonia. The child survived by her parents and one small brother. Funerals services were conducted Monday afternoon by the Rev. Harold D. Sadler, pastor of the Rison Methodist Church, at the Shell cemetery in Grant County. Burial was made there. January 27, 1927 MRS. JOSEPHINE VARNELL Kingsland News--Mrs. Josephine Varnell, aged 75 years, died at her home in Oklahoma City January 21 after an illness of two weeks. Her remains were brought to Kingsland her former home, for interment. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock by the Rev. S.W. Johnson, pastor, and the remains were laid to rest in the Cross Roads cemetery. The deceased is survived by one brother, W.P. Mitchell, of Toledo, and six children, three sons, W.C., Jno. W. Varnell of this place and Sid Varnell of Oklahoma City, and three daughters, Mrs. Buck Seymore of this city, Mrs. Oberste of Amarillo, Tex., and Mrs. Lee Webb of Oklahoma City. MINNIE COURTNEY Dailion--Mrs. Minnie Courtney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Studdard, died Sunday morning at 8 o'clock after an illness of several months. She was 27 years of age. She professed faith in Christ 10 years ago and joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of which she has been a faithful member. The deceased is survived by her father and mother and a little daughter, Hazel. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Winston. Interment was made in Mt. Zion cemetery. February 10, 1927 JOHN CARMICAL Rye--News came from Palestine, Texas. last week of the death of John Carmical, youngest son of the late W.W. Carmical, a former Sheriff of Cleveland County. Mr. Carmical was past 70 years of age. His death came following an illness of several weeks. He spent practically all of his life in this county, having moved to Texas with his nephew, J.M. Elliott, seven years ago. MARY V. HARRIS Kingsland News--Mrs. Mary V. Harris, aged 60 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Golden, Monday, February 7. The deceased is survived by several children. February 17, 1927 ELLA GALLIGHER DEAD Mrs. Ella Galligher, aged 60 years, widow of the late Dr. B.H. Galligher, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.D. Hearn, in Pine Bluff, Thursday night. Mrs. Galligher was well known to many Cleveland County people as she and her husband made their home at Fordyce for many years where Dr. Galligher was a practicing physician. She was also a sister of Dr. Joe Robinson of Hot Springs and a former Cleveland County physician. February 24, 1927 MRS. MET L. JONES Mrs. Met L. Jones, age 86, widow of the late Met L. Jones, a well known attorney, died at her home in Pine Bluff Thursday morning. She was the mother of Judge W.D. Jones of that city. SAM KESTERSON Mrs. George Brown recieved a message Tuesday announcing the death of her cousin, Sam Kesterson, age 78 years, which occured that day at his home in Benton. DR. F.E. HARRISON DEAD Dr. F.E. Harrison age 55, one of the best known physicians of this section and having practiced in Dallas county for more than 25 years, died at his home in Fordyce Thursday after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church in Fordyce Friday afternoon. He was a native of Cleveland County, having been born in Saline township. GEORGE EDWARDS Rye--Youth Dies From Injuries George Edwards, aged 16, died Thursday night in a Little Rock hospital following a injury received in Warren the previous Friday night when he was struck over the head with a club. He is survived by his father, Henry Edwards of Rye, one brother, Willie Edwards and one sister Mrs. Arthur Holloway of Warren. The remains were laid to rest in Prosperity cemetery Saturday afternoon. The school children of Warren sent a beautiful wreath of flowers. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. O.A. Ashcraft. Dr. Harrison had many friends in this county who will be saddened to learn of his death. March 3, 1927 LOUIS ERIC VALENTINE Herbine--Louis Eric Valentine, age two years, eight months and two days died on Feby 26. He was the baby of Mrs. Della Valentine, widow of Vodie Valentine who died last spring. The child had been sick for several days, being a victim of malarial fever and whooping cough. He is survived by his mother, one brother and three sisters. Burial was in Prosperity cemetery Sunday afternoon, funeral services being conducted by Rev. J.G. Murry of Thornton. DAVE EUBANKS Herbine-- Dave Eubanks, age 29 years, who formerly lived here died at the home of his brother, Tom Eubanks, near South Concord last Wednesday and was buried in Prosperity cemetery Thursday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Winston. He is survived by five brothers, Bill and Harrel of PIne Bluff, Tom of Concord, Claud of near Macedonia and Virgil of Humphrey. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. MARCH 10, 1927 MRS. BRAZIE MILLER DEAD On Saturday morning, Feby. 26, about four o'clock the death angel winged its flight to the home of Mrs. Laura Hill and claimed in death her daughter, Mrs. Brazie Miller, who had suffered from a lingering illness over a year, and during which time her suffering was intense. Mrs. Miller leaves one child, a son. She also leaves an aged mother and father and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Johnson of the Rowell circuit and her body was laid to rest in Rowell cemetery at Rowell. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Hill. March 17, 1927 BESTER RAULS DEAD Herbine--Bester Rauls, age 38 years, died Sunday morning at five o'clock after an illness of over two years. Seventeen years ago he was married to Miss Zilphia Puckett. To this union was born six children. One baby died in 1917. He had been a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist Church at Bethel for a number of years. The deceased is survived by his wife, five children, V.O., Virgil, Verda, Robert Lynn, and R.B.; his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Roe Rauls of Herbine, two sisters, Mrs. Quay Workman and Mrs. Allie Workman of England; two brothers, Barney Rauls of England and Hollis Rauls of Herbine. He was laid to rest in Prosperity cemetery Sunday afternoon, in the presence of many sorrowing friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Winston March 24, 1927 WM F. ASHCRAFT Interment of William F. Ashcraft, age 71, who died Wednesday at his home in Pine Bluff, was made in the Black Cemetery near here Thursday afternoon. Mr. Ashcraft, who came to this county from South Carolina in 1893, located in Whiteoak township of this county where he was active in the affairs of this community. About 10 years ago he moved to Pine Bluff. Death resulted from pneumonia, contracted about a week ago. Besides his wife, five sons and one daughter survive as follows: E.L. Ashcraft of Altheimer: Z.M. Ashcraft of Union City, Tenn., Thos. R. and R.B. Ashcraft of Little Rock; I.I. Ashcraft of Berkley, Calif;, and Mrs. F.I. West of Pine Bluff. Mr. Ashcraft was well-known in Rison. The late Ben F. Ashcraft, his son died here in 1918 while practicing law. R.B. Ashcraft is a former student in the local high school, and E.L. Ashcraft was at one time engaged in business here. JAMES PARKS Kingsland news--James Parks died at the home of his nephew, Clifton Johnson, near here Monday morning, March 21. MRS. LUTHER GRANDERSON Mrs. Luther Granderson, age 25, died at her home at Radway, seven miles south of here, Sunday morning following an illness of two weeks. Death was caused by pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Rison Methodist Church Monday afternoon conducted by the Rev. Harold D. Sadler, pastor. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, one son Luther, Jr., age four; one daughter, Mildred Lucille, age two; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Wooley; five brothers, Veo, Frank, J.R., Rawleigh and Amis Wooley; and three sisters, Mrs. Alva Bradford, Mrs. R.T. Bonner and Miss Ethyl Wooley. Mrs. Granderson was born January 31, 1902 and was before her marriage to Mr. Granderson on Feby. 17, 1921, Miss Minnie Belle Wooley. She was born and reared in Miller township near Calmer and was well known in this section adn had many friends wherever she was known. B.F. SOWRHEAVER DEAD B.F. Sowrheaver, aged 56, died at his home in Hudgin township Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at Greenwood cemetery here Monday afternoon by the Rev. J.R. Hartley. Mr. Sowrheaver is survived by his wife, three sons, Clairorne, Carroll, and B.F. Sowrheaver; and two daughters, Mary and Fannie Sowrheaver, all of Hudgin township. Mr. Sowrheaver moved to Rison about 15 years ago from White county and made his home here for some time, but has lived in Hudgin...(unfinished in the newpaper) April 14, 1927 A.T. SNEED Former Merchant of Kingsland Dies/ A.T. Sneed, Age 82, Dies at Home of Son April 7 In Ruston, La. Kingsland, April 12 (special)--A.T. Sneed, age 82 years, died at the home of his son, J.F. Sneed, in Ruston, La., April 7, after an illness of several months. The body was brought here for burial and funeral services were conducted at the Kingsland cemetery by the Rev. S.W. Johnson, Pastor of the Methodist church, Saturday afternoon. The deceased is survived by one son, J.F. Sneed, and one grandson, Findley Sneed of Ruston, La. FORMER MERCHANT AND BANKER Mr. Sneed was widely known throughout the country, having been a prominent merchant here for a number of years. He was vice-president of the Cleveland County Bank of this place for years. Mr. Sneed was a member of an old and prominent family of this county. FORD TWINS "Bleeker"--The infant twins of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ford of Leola were buried in the Wright cemetery Sunday afternoon. A large crowd was present. April 21, 1927 WARREN WORD DEATH CLAIMS WARREN WORD: DIED FOLLOWING OPERATION; WAS PROMINENT CITIZEN Warren P. Word, aged 70 years, prominet citizen of Redland township, died Wednesday, April 13, at a Pine Bluff hospital, following an operation for appendicitis a week before. The deceased is survived by his wife, three sons, Rufus, Charles and Frank Word; and one daughter, Mrs. Nettie Hicks, all of New Edinburg. Mr. Word was a member of the Methodist church and the Masonic fraternity and was well-known over the county. Funeral services were held Thursday at the McCoy cemetery where the remains were buried with Masonic honors. April 28, 1927 W.S. OLDNER Kingsland News: Death Claims W.S. Oldner: Well Known Citizen Passes At Home At Draughon W.S. Oldner, age 71, died at his home at Draughon April 15 after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted the following day at Cross Roads cemetery by the Rev. S.W. Johnson of Kingsland. Interment was made at Cross Roads. The deceased is survived by four sons, J.H., L.C., and C.N. Oldner of Kingsland and R.C. Oldner of Gurdon, and three daughters, Mrs. S.L. Wilson of Grapevine, Mrs. Oscar Reed and Mrs. M. Lewis of Kingsland. Mr. Oldner was born in this county near Toledo and spent his entire life in this section. He was one of the best known citizens of the county and was much beloved by all who knew him. May 5, 1927 J.W. EBERHARDT IS CLAIMED BY DEATH J.W. (Jake) Eberhardt, aged 54 years died at his home in Pine Bluff Wednesday of last week after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held from Southside Baptist Church in Pine Bluff, of which the deceased was a member, Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. V.H. Coffman, pastor. Interment was made in Pine Bluff cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife and four sons, Ben, John, George, and Jake Eberhardt, all of Pine Bluff and his mother, Mrs. S.O. Eberhardt of this city. Mr. Eberhardt was born in this county and spent the major part of his life here, moving to Pine Bluff about 10 years ago. For several years he served as city marshal of Rison and had a large number of friends here who were saddened to learn of his death. May 12, 1927 MRS. BEN FOSTER (BURIAL OF DEAD FOLLOWS STORM/ ONE OF FOUR VICTIMS RETURNED TO IOWA; OTHERS BURIED IN COUNTY: Funeral services for Mrs. Ben Foster, Mrs. Mary Gray and Herbert White victims of Monday's tornado in this county, were conducted Tuesday and Wednesday) MRS. BEN FOSTER DIES IN AMBULANCE Mrs. Foster died in an ambulance enroute to a Pine Bluff hospital for attention. Death came about seven o'clock 12 miles above Rison. She is survived by her husband, two sons James and Benjamin Foster; six daughters, Mesdames Oscar Chambers, and Dallas Valentine, and Misses Margaret, Rena, Lois, and Lola Foster; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Mosley of New Edinburg and Mrs. Lucien Flournoy of Greenwood, La., and one brother, Duncan May of Rison. Interment of Mrs. Foster was made Wednesday afternoon in Greenwood cemetery, following funeral services at the Methodist Church conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Harold D. Sadler. HERBERT WHITE (BURIAL OF DEAD FOLLOWS STORM/ ONE OF FOUR VICTIMS RETURNED TO IOWA; OTHERS BURIED IN COUNTY: Funeral services for Mrs. Ben Foster, Mrs. Mary Gray and Herbert White victims of Monday's tornado in this county, were conducted Tuesday and Wednesday) YOUTH BURIED TUESDAY Herbert White was buried Tuesday afternoon at Friendship cemetery, near Randall. Funeral services were conducted at Friendship church. Young White is survived by his mother, Mrs. Oscar Veasey, and two small brothers. MRS. SARAH GRAY (BURIAL OF DEAD FOLLOWS STORM/ ONE OF FOUR VICTIMS RETURNED TO IOWA; OTHERS BURIED IN COUNTY: Funeral services for Mrs. Ben Foster, Mrs. Mary Gray and Herbert White victims of Monday's tornado in this county, were conducted Tuesday and Wednesday) Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Gray, who died early Tuesday morning from inuries received Monday afternoon, were held at Wesley's Chapel at Randall Wednesday morning, conducted by the Rev. H.W. Jean, pastor of the Rison Baptist church. Interment was in the Chapel cemetery. Mrs. Gray is survived by two sons; M.J. and Will Gray of near Randall; and four daughters, Mesdames Dinah England of Holland, Texas, Sue Tucker of Pine Bluff, Ella Taylor and Noah Peek of Randall. ROY S. LOVEJOY (BURIAL OF DEAD FOLLOWS STORM/ ONE OF FOUR VICTIMS RETURNED TO IOWA; OTHERS BURIED IN COUNTY: Funeral services for Mrs. Ben Foster, Mrs. Mary Gray and Herbert White victims of Monday's tornado in this county, were conducted Tuesday and Wednesday) The remains of Roy S. Lovejoy were shipped to Osage, Iowa, his former home. He is survived by his mother, three sisters and two brothers, all of Iowa. His death came at 2:30 Tuesday morning after he had been carried to a Pine Bluff hospital in an ambulance. Mr. Lovejoy, who was about 45 years old had made his home in this county for the past 13 years and was owner and former operator of the L.J. Garage Here. May 19, 1927 A.D. CUMMINGS A.D. Cummings, age 48, died at his home near Locust Cottage Tuesday, May 10. Funeral services were conducted at Moore's Church cemetery the following afternoon by the Rev. Harold D. Sadler, Pastor of the Rison Methodist Church. The remains were buried there. Mr. Cummings was born in Cleveland county and he had spent his entire life here. He was one of the best known men of his section of the county and had a wide circle of friends. He is survived by his wife; four sons, Elmer, D.B., Luther and Woodrow Cummings; four daughters, Misses Ola Mae, Dollie, Virgie and Ruby Cummings; his mother, Mrs. S.J. Cummings; six brothers, T.J., F.W., Sollie, Buster, Otto and Ralph Cummings; and two sisters, Mesdames J.E. Merrill and P.R. Hurst. ELNA JUANITA LUNSFORD Elna Juanita Lunsford, the month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lunsford, died Monday at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hyatt. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. O.A. Ashcraft and the infant was laid to rest in Prosperity cemetery Tuesday morning. F. O'BANNON Kingsland--MAN DROPS DEAD WHILE PLOWING: F. O'Bannon, Farmer of Near Kingsland, Expires Suddenly F. O'Bannon, age about 55, farmer living five miles north of Kingsland, dropped dead Monday afternoon as he was plowing in his field. His death is said to be due to a heart attack. He was in seemingly good health and had eaten a hearty lunch. His son, who was plowing near him at the time, saw his father fall, and upon hastening to his side, found him dead. Mr. O'Bannon is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Cross Road's cemetery where the remains were buried. June 16, 1927 D.J. TATE LINGERING ILLNESS FATAL TO D.J. TATE: Rison Lumberman Died at Home Here Wednesday Duncan J. Tate, well known and beloved citizen died at his home here at four o'clock p.m. Wednesday June 8, after an illness of nearly three months. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon from the local Baptist Church of which he was a deacon, by Rev. H.W. Jean, the pastor who was assisted by Rev. Geo. F. Moody, a life-long friend. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. The following were pall bearers: Honorary--Dr. A.J. Hamilton, Dr. J.S. McMurtrey, H.N. Robertson, I.E. Moore, Jno. T. Hasking and J.L. Sadler; active--J.W. Elrod, B.W. Thomasson, Van McKinney. O.F. Reed, W.A. Fore and O.B. Steger. The deceased is survived by his wife, one daughter, Miss Willie Duncan Tate; and one sister, Mrs.R.E. Harrison all of Rison. Mr. Tate was born November 6, 1873, in this county, about three miles west of Rison, where he spent his boyhood days. He attended the rural school near his home and later the high school here. For several years he taught in a number of schools of the county. On October 18, 1905 he was married to Miss Annie Gaddy of this city, who at that time was a teacher in the Rison School. When only 13 years old, Mr. Tate united with the Missionary Baptist Church and has been a faithful member since. In addition to being a deacon of the church here, he served as superintendent of the Sunday school for one year. He was engaged in the mercantile business here in his young manhood, being one of the organizers of the E.W. Emerson Company here in 1902. He was a heavy stockholder in the Farmers and Merchants Bank and senior member of the firm of Tate and Varnell, operating a lumber mill in Grant County. At the time of his death he was township committeeman from Rison township in the County Democratic Central Committee. While his health has not been as he wished for the past three years, no immediate danger was apprehended until April when he was forced to his bed. All advantages of medical skill were offered but to no avail. Beautiful tributes were paid his life as a citizen and Christian gentleman by the ministers in the funeral services and flower banked mound in Greenwood proclaimed the love that his friends held for him. BEE ASHCRAFT Rye--Bee Ashcraft, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nolen Ashcraft, died Monday, June 6, after a long illness. Her remains were laid to rest in Union cemetery Tuesday morning. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.M. Patrick. She is survived by her parents, one sister, Mrs. Alma Perry and four brothers and a host of friends and relatives. The floral offering was beautiful. ORIE BURROUGH Orie Burrough, son of Mr.and Mrs. Jim Burrough, died Wednesday June 8, at eight o'clock p.m. Funeral services were held at Union Church Thursday afternoon by Rev. J.C. Johnson. The body was laid to rest in Union Cemetery. The deceased leaves a father and mother, six sisters and two brothers and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. June 30, 1927 MRS. FANNIE BARNETT CHOWNING New Edinburg, June 27(special)--Mrs. Fannie Barnett Chowning of this place, died at her home at Little Rock Saturday night, June 25. The remains were brought here and funeral services were held at the Marks Cemetery Sunday afternoon at six o'clock. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. H.H. Mosley. Mrs. Chowning was born and reared in Redland township. She was a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. William D. Barnett, who were pioneer residents of this county and were members of one of themost prominent families of this section of the state. The deceased is survived by five children, Tom Chowning and Mesdames Mattie Whitlock and Will Smith of Pine Bluff, and Mesdames Jno. E. Smith and Lee Landers of Rison. The deceased was a member of the Baptist Church. July 7, 1927 S.A. GRAVES FORMER KINGSLAND LUMBERMAN DEAD--S.A. GRAVES S.A. Graves, age 72 died at his home at Buena Vista Wednesday morning at 11:30. He had been ill for some time and was first taken ill with a congestive chill from which he could not recover. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Luella Graves; two daughters, Mrs. Emmett Peace of Magnolia and Mrs. Walter Blair of Waldo, and three sons, E.L. Graves of CAmden, W.A. Graves of Buena Vista and B.I. Graves of Pine Bluff; two sisters, Mrs. Sally Marks of Kingsland and one who resides in Hermitage. Mr. Graves was one of the leading business men and lumbermen of Southwest Arkansas and was prominent in the civic life of his community. He was widely known for his deeds of charity and the philanthropic spirit which guided and directed his business career and private life. His remains were carried back to his old home at Kingsland for burial and were consigned to the grave Thrusday.--Stephens News. BURIED NEAR KINGSLAND Kingsland, July 5--(special)--The body of S.A. Graves, who died at his home at Buena Vista, was brought here for burial in the Graves cemetery, about seven miles from here. Mr. Graves was at one time engaged in the saw mill business here. July 14, 1927 MARY DELL EASON TEACHER LOSES LIFE IN RIVER AT POOL: SPARKMAN YOUNG WOMAN, IN SWIMMING, DROWNS; BODY RECOVERED NEXT DAY Miss Mary Dell Eason, aged 22, whose home was at Sparkman, was drowned Friday afternoon about five o'clock at the bathing beach at Pool, five miles south of here on Saline River. The body was not recovered until 11 o'clock Saturday morning when it was discovered by a searching party about 100 yards below where the drowning occured. A large party had dragged the river continuously since the tragedy. Miss Eason, who was a teacher in a rural school near Sparkman, had entered the water only a few minutes before the drowning, with her cousin, Dwight Pittman, aged 14, also of Sparkman. She was in the water about four feet deep when she began to cry for help. Tom Word, who conducts a cold drink stand at Pool and who heard Miss Eason scream, ran to her assistance. Her cousin, who had attempted to rescue her, was being drawn under. Word plunged into the stream. All three went under. Word got the boy ashore, but the young woman fought so frantically that he was obliged to release her to save his own life and she sank. Miss Eason had gone to Fordyce with her uncle, V.A. Pittman. While he attended to business, she and her cousin took her uncles' car and drove to Pool, where there is a bathing pool and accomodations for bathers. Miss Eason could swim but poorly, it is said. She and her cousin are said to have been the only persons in the water. The river was about five feet above normal stage, and as she was wading she stepped suddenly into the deep water, it is supposed. Miss Eason, who had attended the State A & M College at Magnolia, is survived by her parents, Mr. And Mrs. J.A. Eason; three sisters and three brothers all of Sparkman. Funeral services were conducted at her home at Sparkman Sunday. July 21, 1927 B.B. HEARNSBURGER OF EDINBURG, DEAD Prominent Farmer, Aged 70, Passes Away At Home Thursday, July 14, Special to the Herald New Edinburg, July 18--Benjamin Brawner "Buddy" Hearnsberger, aged 70 years, died at his home near here Thursday,July 14. Mr. Hearnsberger was born at Chambersville in Calhoun County on October 15, 1857, shortly after his parents moved to this county from Georgia. On September 16, 1880, he was married to Miss Mattie Fielder and to this union there was born eight children. A few years following the death of Mrs. Hearnsberger he was married to Mrs. Ellie Fielder and to this union one son, Brawner was born. The deceased is survived by six children, Mrs.Elvy Gresham, Mrs. Lena Easterling, Mrs. Alice Matthews, and Mrs. Ruth Kilpatrick, all of Fordyce; Mrs. Allie Hendricks of El Dorado, and Brawner Hearnsberger of this place; one brother, Robert Hearnsberger of Ellisville, Ark., and a host of cousins residing in Calhoun and Dallas counties. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Garland Murry, Baptist pastor, and were held in the Baptist Church at Bucksnort where the body was taken for interment. The deceased was a moral and spiritual upright citizen and lived a life of usefulness. The quick sympathy and unfailing cheerfulness of spirit always shown by Mr. Hearnsberger made him the friend of people in all walks of life. CHARLES BRIGGS MACEDONIA: SMITH TOWNSHIP CHARLES BRIGGS Charles Briggs, age 26 of near here died Sunday morning at a Pine Bluff Hospital, following a short illness. He became ill only one day prior to his death, having been carried to the hospital Saturday morning. Death was due to appendicitis. The deceased is survived by his wife and three small children; his father Riley Briggs, and a sister, Mrs. Ivory Gardner of England. Funeral services were held Monday at Macedonia cemetery where interment was made. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. H.W. Jean of Rison. July 28, 1927 JOSEPH J. McGEHEE FALLS FROM BOAT IN SALINE: DROWNS/ Joseph J. McGehee, 33 of This Place, Railroad Fireman Drowned Monday Apparantly siezed with an attack of epilepsy, Joseph J. McGehee, age 33 of this place, was drowned Monday afternoon about 5:30 when he fell from a boat, which he was rowing, a half mile below Pool on Saline river. McGehee, who was formerly a fireman for the Cotton Belt Railroad, and who was said to be subject to epileptic attacks, had been engaged by J.T. McDonald, a traveling salesman of Little Rock, to row a boat for him while he fished. McDonald said that he had just caught a fish and was engrossed in placing it on a string when he felt the boat lurch and upon looking around saw McGehee disappeard into the river. He stated that the body never rose to the surface, but that McGehee, in falling from the boat, pushed it 15 or more feet from the spot. He called to other fishermen near, who recovered the body a few minutes later. Surviving the deceased are his wife, three sons and one daughter, all of Rison; and one sister, Mrs. H.L. Reed of Rowell. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W.A. Winston Tuesday morning. Interment was made in Moore's Church cemetery. August 4, 1927 ANNIE LEE REAP Rye--Mrs. Annie Lee Reap, age 83, died Friday morning, July 29, at two o'clock, following an illness of six weeks. Death came while at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Iva Keinard in Warren. Mrs. Reap was one of the oldest and best loved citizens of this county. She was a devout Christian. She united with the Methodist church at Union in the year 1896. The deceased leaves four sons, Jack and Samp Reap of Rye and Nat and Charlie Reap of Warren; two daughters, Mrs. Iva Keinard of Warren, and Mrs. Mary Camp of Pine Bluff; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert Lee and Dock Lee of Houston, Texas. Her remains were laid to rest in Union cemetery Friday afternoon at four o'clock. Rev. Bowles, pastor of the Baptist church of Warren conducted the funeral services. W.S. MEADOR KINGSLAND NEWS--DEATH CLAIMS W.S. MEADOR THURSDAY W.S. Meador, age 67, died at the home of his siter, Mrs. W.J. Selmon, Thursday night, after a long illness. The deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Selmon, of this place and six children, Mrs. Essie Riley, Miss Chester, Texas, Mrs. Eugene Cypert of Weatherford, Texas, and Miss Dora of Seattle, Washington. The remains were laid to rest in the Camp Springs cemetery Friday afternoon. Funeral services were coducted by Rev. S.W. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist church. August 18, 1927 FRED JOHNSON INJURIES ARE FATAL TO BLEEKER YOUTH Fred Johnson, aged 27, Is Instantly Killed When Struck by Auto at Steger, Ill. Bleeker, August 13--(Special)--Monday moring of this week this community was swept with sadness when a telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Johnson, stating that their oldest son, Fred, age 27, was dead in Steger, Ill. as the result of injuries received that morning. Young Johnson who had been working for a Chicago Heights garage for four years, was called out early Monday morning to pull in a wrecked auto and while in the act of cranking the car, a passing auto struck him resulting in instant death. The driver of the death car did not halt and efforts to capture him have been fruitless, although a determined effort is being made by friends of the dead youth. Remains of the youth were shipped to this place and interment was made in Shady Grove Cemetery Friday. The Rev. R.A. Raney conducted the funeral services. The floral offering was most profuse. Besides his parents, the deceased leaves three brothers, Grover Johnson of Garden City Kan., Ora Johnson, a student at Monticello A&M College and Albert Johnson; two sisters, Fern of Garden City, Kan., and Helen. Young Johnson had not seen his parents in six years, but was planning a visit to home folks for the near future. He was converted at the age of 16 and united with the Baptist Church. He was held in high esteem by his associates. MRS. R.E. BEARD Mrs. R.E. Beard died at her home at Glendale Tuesday morning after an illness of several months. Mrs. Beard was well-known in Lincoln and Cleveland counties, having resided in this section all her life. She is survived by her husband, one son, Clarence Beard, a daughter, Mrs. C.C. McBride of Pine Bluff; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Palmyra Baptist Church of which the deceased was a meber. Rev. W.A. Winston conducted the services. Interment was in Palmyra cemetery. J.B. REEP, JR. Rye--Death came to the home of Mr. and mrs. J.B. Reep Wednesday morning about one o'clock and claimed as it's victim their youngest child, J.B.,Jr. The child had been ill for a week with cholera infantum and had suffered intensely. He was two years of age, and was a bright and loveable child. Besides his parents he leaves six sisters, Gladys, Ruth, Lois, Eleanor, Freda and Ava; one brother, Glynn. His body was laid to rest in Union cemetery Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. J.C. Johnson conducted the funeral services. The floral offering was beautiful. MRS. MARY McDADE DEAD South Concord--Mrs. Mary McDade, age 83, died at the home of her son, Edd McDade, at Fordyce Wednesday afternon, August 10. She is survived by five children, three daughters, Mrs. Jim Rogers of Dallas Texas, Mrs. C.W. Earl of Goodpine, La., and Mrs. T.J. McRae of Rison; two sons, Ben mcDade of Rison and Edd McDade of Fordyce; one brother, Jim Outlaw of Tinsman, and one sister, Mrs. F.G. German of San Angelo, Texas. Interment was made at the Harlow cemetery Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Jim White conducted the services. MRS. RESON SMITH DEAD Rowell--The death Angel again visited the Rowell community and claimed as it's own Mrs. Reson Smith, who was before her marriage Miss Clara Thornton, well known school teacher in the county. She has been in ill health for sometime. Mrs. Smith was carried to a Pine Bluff hospital Thursday morning. Shepassed away the following morning at the hospital. Besides her husbandshe leaves five children, Mildred, Gertie, Estelle, J.D., and Glen; an aged mother, three sisters, Mrs. Frank Stewart of Herbine, Mrs. Alma Johnston ofRowell and Mrs. Henry Covington of England. Her remains were brought overland from Pine Bluff Friday and laid to restin the Rowell cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. J.C. Johnson. The deceased was loved and highly respected by all who knew her. August 25, 1927 MRS. J.C. DOUTHIT Mrs. J.C. Douthit Dead: Buried Here/Formerly Miss Olive McMurtrey; Died in Denver, Colo., Wednesday Mrs. Jess C. Douthit, aged 33, died Wednesday, August 17, at a hospitalin Denver, Colo., where she had been ill for two weeks with a heart afflictionand other complications. The remains were brought to the home of her father, Attorney J.M. McMurtrey,here Saturday morning to await the arrival of her husband and father who made the trip from Denver here by motor. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at four o'clock at Greenwood cemetery by the Revs. Arden P. Blaylock, Harold D. Sadler and Geo. F. Moody. Burial was made in the family lot at Greenwood. The deceased is survived by her husband, who is instructor in electrical engineering at Okmulgee, Okla., her father, one brother, E.L. McMurtrey, both of Rison; and one sister, Mrs. George M. Attwood of Allamore, Texas. Mrs. Douthit who was before her marriage in 1919, Miss Olive McMurtrey, was born here September 12, 1893. She attended the public school and finished high school here. She later entered the University of Arkansas and from this institution she received an L.I. Degree. She was the youngest student in the university at the time she entered. She was awarded a bachelor of science degree from Columbia University and had recently completed a law course at Okmulgee on June 21. She was granted license to practice in all the courts of that state.For three years she was a member of the faculty of the local school, being a teacher of the first and second grades. For several months she had been in failing health and at the time of her collapse was touring the western states with her husband in hopes of improvement. Her stubborn will power and untiring engergy, likely is responsible for her death not coming sooner. In 1914 she professed a faith in Christ and united with the Baptist church, remaining a devoted and loyal member until her death. Few persons possessed a more attractive and winning personality. She was remarkable in making and holding friends. Her brilliant mind coupled with her lofty ideals and ambitions surmounted all obstaclesand knew no limitations. Her Christian character stood out as an example to all who knew her and won love and admiration in every community where she lived. The great crowd of sorrowing friends and the flower banked mound in Greenwood Sunday afternoon was but a small expression of the esteem in which she was held by her friends and loved ones. September 1, 1927 MARION BROWN Macedonia: Lee Township-- Little Marion, age two years and five months son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown, died Wednesday evening of last week.Interment was made in the Reaves cemetery Thursday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. O.A. Ashcraft. Besides his father and mother, he leaves one sister and one brother. September 8, 1927 GEORGE McDANIEL DEAD Rowell-- George, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George McDaniel of near Calmer, died Saturday night. He was five months and three days old and had been sick for several weeks with pnuemonia. Burial was made Sunday afternoon in the Rowell cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.A. Calvert of the Baptist Church here. September 22, 1927 INFANT PAYNE South Concord--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Payne died Saturday night. Interment was made in the Varnell cemetery Sunday afternoon. MRS. FRANK JOHNSON Rye--Mrs. Frank Johnson died in a hospital in Little Rock Friday. The remains were brought to Union cemetery Sunday afternoon where interment was made. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Clark and Miss Emma Johnson, and two sons, Jesse and Lawrence Johnson. September 29, 1927 INFANT ROSS Dialion--The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.T. Ross died Saturdaymorning. Interment was made at Wesley Chapel burying ground. P.L. NEAL FINAL SUMMONS IS GIVEN TO P.L. NEAL/Beloved Citizen of West Cleveland County Died Saturday At His Home Here. Kingsland--P.L. Neal, age 76 years, died at the home of his daughter,Mrs. Chas Offutt Friday night, after a long illness. Mr. Neal was born in Mecklinburg county, North Carolina, June 18,1851. He came to Arkansas 42 years ago and settled in Lee township,this county, where he resided until two years ago when ill healthforced him to leave the old home to live with his children. In April 1881 he was married to Miss Laura Jane Slough. To them were born five daughters, all of whom survive and mourn his going. They are Mrs. W.T. Mosley of Fordyce, Mrs. J.F. Wynn and Mrs. Chas. Offutt of Kingsland, Mrs. Jno C. Lee of Warren and Mrs. W.E. Free of Gould. Sunday afternoon after a short service here, the remains were taken to Shady Grove cemetery near his old home and placed beside his wife who preceeded him in death 15 years ago. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Sam Boyce of Havanna, Ark. assisted by Rev. E.C. Rule of Warren, Rev. J.E. Waddel of Thornton and Rev. H.A.F. Ault of New Edinburg. Mr. Neal was known by his neighbors as a Christian gentleman. He joined the Methodist church early in life, never tired of working for his Lord and was ever faithful to the church. The largest crowd ever assembled at Shady Grove cemetery, it is said, was waiting to pay their respects to their departed friend. Friends came from all the neighboring towns and from out of state to attend his funeral. The large mound of flowers were a silent expression of the love and esteem in which he was held. It is truthfully said of him, "Truly a good man has gone." MRS. ERNEST FORTNER BURNED TO DEATH IN HOME T.C. Mitchell returned home Saturday from Whelen Springs where he was called on account of the death of Mrs. Ernest Fortner, who was burned to death at her home there Wednesday while attempting to make a fire in a cook stove with coal oil. This is the second member of the family to be burned to death in about three years. Geo. Thompson, a brother- in-law of Mrs. Fortner, was burned to death about three years ago when his house and the contents were burned. October 6, 1927 MRS. TOM WEEKS Mrs. Tom Weeks, age 42, died Saturday night at her home in Pine Bluff.Mrs. Weeks was well known in Rison and other sections of this county,having made her home here for a number of years. During her residence here, she united with the Methodist church, remaining a faithful member until her death. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Curtiss Chamberlain and Misses Merla and Helen Weeks; seven sons, Herman, E.H., Ed, Carroll, L.W., Howard and Grover Weeks, all of Pine Bluff. MRS. MARY WALDROP EDMONDSON New Edinburg--Mrs. Mary Waldrop Edmondson, who was sticken with paralysis Monday afternoon Sept. 26, died at her home Thursday morning, Sept. 29, at five o'clock. Mrs. Edmondson was found unconscious on the ground at her home by her husband when he returned home about six o'clock in the afternoon. She fell from the back porch of her home to a brick wall.She never regained consciousness. Mrs. Edmondson was born December 26, 1863, in Coweta county, Georgia, and moved to Cleveland County with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Waldrop in 1870. She was married to R.B. Edmondson on March 26, 1884. The deceased is survived by her husband, R.B. Edmondson and one son,R.F. Edmondson; one sister, Mrs. Ira Haney, all of New Edinburg;five brothers, Tom Waldrop, Jack Waldrop of Abilene, Texas, Joe Waldrop of ElDorado, and Bill Waldrop of Turin, Ga. Mrs. Edmondson has been a member of the Methodist church of this place for the past 38 years and has lived a life of usefulness.She will be greatly missed by this community. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in charge of her pastor, the Rev. H.A.F. Ault, and former pastor, Rev. W.R. Boyd,of Sheridan. The body was taken to the Marks Cemetery for interment.The beautiful floral offering and the largest attendence at any funeral here in many years speaks well of her life. WARREN B. WORD The Masonic lodge will hold memorial services for Warren B. Word at the McCoy cemetery Sunday, October 9, at two o'clock. Rev. S.W.Johnson of Kingsland will have charge of the services. MILLARD FILLMORE Notice--Millard Fillmore died in Cleveland County, Arkansas on the 17th day of June, 1927. He was about five feet and seven inches in height, weighed about 160 pounds, belonged to the colored or negro race, had black hair, black eyes, wore slightely gray mustache. His birthplace is unknown, he was about 65 years of age and the appraised value of his estate is the sum of $1143.16. Witness my hand this August 30, 1927. Woodson Moseley: Executor Estate of Millard Fillmore Deceased. October 13, 1927 FRANK REED, 79, DIED WEDNESDAY AT CALMER Frank Reed, 79, died at his home, one mile west of Calmer Wednesday,October 5, following a long period of failing health. Funeral services were conducted at Rowell cemetery Thursday by the Rev. Harold D. Sadler, pastor of the Rison Methodist church. Mr. Reed is survived by his wife; one son, E.H. Reed; a brother,Houston Reed, all of the Calmer community; and one sister, Mrs. Howe of Texas. "Uncle Buddy" as he was known to his many friends, was born in Mississippi July 29, 1848. When he was only four years old his parents moved to Arkansas and settled at Rowell. He grew up, married and reared his family there and played a large part in the developement of that section of the county. For 50 years he was a faithful member of the Rowell Methodist church, and was one of the most universally loved and respected citizens of his part of the county. October 20, 1927 B.H. SCOTT Death Claims B.H. Scoot, Road Builder B.H. Scott, aged 78, died at his home, three miles north of Rison Friday, ater a short illness. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Moore's church cemetery by the Rev. J.E. Ratliff. The deceased is survived by three sons, Sam Scott of Ellisville, and Ed and Charlie Scott of Rison; two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Massey and Mrs. Bell Stewart of Locust Cottage. Mr. Scott was a native of Tennessee and came to Arkansas in 1882,having made his home near Rison since. He was one of the best known citizens of this section. At the time of his death, he was road overseer for Rison township, which position he has held a large part of the time for the past 15 years. He was considered one of the best road builders in this part of the state. TRAVES WILSON Rye--Traves Wilson, a veteran of the Confederate Army died at the home of his daughter near Pine Bluff Tuesday Oct. 11. He was 83 years old.Mr. Wilson formerly lived in this community, but for many years he had resided at his home south of Pine Bluff. He and his wife were known throughout this section for their hospitality and always extended a hearty welcome to old friends who traveled their way. He leaves, besides his wife, two sons and two daughters and several grandchildren. His body was laid to rest in Union cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Tom Taylor conducted the funeral. MISS IVA CULBRETH Miss Iva Culbreth died at the home of her father, Chess Culbreth, near Barcado Saturday. Her remains were brought to Union cemetery Monday for burial. The Rev. J.M. Patrick conducted the funeral. She is survived by her parents, four brothers and two sisters. R.M. MITCHELL, WAR VET, DIES FRIDAY Kingsland--R.M. Mitchell, aged 78, a confederate veteran, died at his home here Friday morning. He suffered a stroke of paralysis Wednesday afternoon and another Thursday. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J.E. Waddell, pastor of the Methodist Church at Thornton. Burial was in Hebron Cemetery. October 27, 1927 TAYLOR LEWIS DEAD Rowell--Taylor Lewis died at his home here Thursday night following an illness of a few days. Mr. Lewis had been an invalid for about 10 years. He had made his home in the community for 50 years. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Martha Lewis and two daughters Mrs. Jimmie Lee Curry of Warren, and Mrs. Jno. Coats of Calmer. The remains were laid to rest in Rowell cemetery Friday afternoon at four o'clock. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. MRS. BEV GRAVES Draughon--Mrs. Bev Graves died at her home here Sunday nigh after several day's illness. INFANT HALL Kingsland--The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hall of Hebron died Sunday afternoon November 3, 1927 O.D. DAVIS FORMER RISON MAN DEAD--O.D. DAVIS O.D. Davis, age 46, employee of the Cotton Belt Railway, died October 28 at Shreveport, where he was employed. Paralysis was the cause of his death. Interment was made in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Davis had many friends here. He was for quite a long time employed at the local railway station and often spent his vacations here. His friends regarded him as a man of high principles and his genial disposition readily won friends for him. VENNIE BROWN Herbine--Vennie Brown, who has been sick for several weeks died at his home here Tuesday morning at two o'clock. He is survived by his wife, six children and aged mother, Mrs. Hobson, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Capps. He was converted a few weeks before his death and told relatives that he was prepared for the Great Beyond. INFANT TATE Rye--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Tate of Pine Bluff died Saturday. The remains were brought to Union for burial Monday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bolls, pastor of the Baptist Church of Warren. The infant is survived by his parents and two brothers. November 10, 1927 MRS. L.J. BRADLEY Rye--Mrs. L.J. Bradley died at her home near here Friday, Nov. 4, after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted at Union cemetery Saturday afternoon by the Rev. O.A. Ashcraft, assisted by Rev. Guinn, pastor of Harmony Church, of which Mrs. Bradley had been a member for 35 years. Mrs. Bradley was 76 years of age. She leaves a husband, T.J. Bradley: three sons, Luther Mills and Henry Mills and Marvin Bradley; and one daughter, Mrs. Lonnie Brewster; and 15 grandchildren, all of Rye; and one brother,J.H. Mills of Rye. November 17, 1927 T.C. MITCHELL ANOTHER CIVIL WAR VET PASSES IN DEATH Kingsland--T.C. Mitchell, Confederate veteran, died in a Prescott hospital Sunday morning, November 13. Pneumonia developed from injuries received two weeks before when he fell from a log while fishing. Mr. Mitchell moved here whith his family from Alabama in 1901 and had lived in Bradley and Cleveland Counties since that time. For several years he carried the mail from Kingsland to Warren but since 1915 had not been actively engaged in work and had made his home here with his youngest daughter, Mrs. Walter Lea. For the greater part of his life, Mr. Mitchell was a member of the Methodist church. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Smith of Alabama; Mrs. Fortner of Wheelen Springs and Mrs. Walter Kea of Kingsland; and by several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. The body was brought here from Prescott. Funeral services were conducted at his home by Rev. Rex. B. Wilkes of Fordyce. Interment was made in the Kingsland cemetery where a host of friends paid tribute to his unselfish life. November 24, 1927 MRS. W.B. VAUGHAN #1 of 2 Long Illness Fatal to Mrs. W.B. Vaughan Mrs. W.B. Vaughan, age 27, of this city died Thursday morning in a Little Rock hospital after an illness of more than a month. The remains were brought here Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were held from the Baptist Church Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Geo. F. Moody and the Rev. Harold D. Sadler. Mrs. Vaughan is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lain; and three sisters, Misses Viola, Effie, and Jeffie Lain all of Rison. Mrs. Vaughan who was before her marriage to Mr. Vaughan two years ago, was born and reared at Toledo, near here, attended the Rison High School and for the past several years has taught in the schools of the county. She was a member of the faculty of the local public school during the year of 1923-24 and at the beginning of her last illness was principal of the school at Bethel, two miles from here. Both ministers paid high tribute to her life in their discourses at the funeral services and the great crowd of people who attended and the floral offerings indicated the great love and esteem in which she was held by those who knew her. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church and the local chapter of the order of the Eastern Star. Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery in charge of the members of the Eastern Star. MRS. GARVIN BREWSTER Rye--Mrs. Garvin Brewster died at her home near Wilmar Saturday, Nov. 19, following a long illness. She was before her marriage Miss Lois Martin. The remains were brought to Union cemetery for burial Sunday. The deceased is survived by her husband and four children. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. William Carter. December 1, 1927 HENRY PATRICK DIES SUDDENLY Herbine--Henry Patrick, age 29 years, son of Rev. J.M. Patrick, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. O.A. Ashcraft last Saturday night after a brief illness. Young Ashcraft was apparently in very good health and was studying his Sunday School lesson Friday morning when he made the remark to his sister that he was ready to do anything the Lord wanted him to do. He suddenly fell to the floor in an unconscious condition and never regained consciousness. Drs. Harris of the community, Williams, of Cornerville, and H.O. Wilson of Rison were summoned. All medical aid was of no avail. Mr. Patrick was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. His influence for good, since joining the church last Summer, has been notable among his associates. The deceased is survived by his father, Rev. J.M. Patrick, six sisters, Mrs. G.R. Richardson, Mrs. O.A. Ashcraft, Mrs. Mont Shelby, Mrs. Charlie Jacobs and Mrs. Monroe McKinney, of this community; and Mrs. Roe Reed of Malvern; three brothers, Monroe of near Macedonia, Bill of Rowell and Jim of Herbine. He was laid to rest in Prosperity cemetery Sunday afternoon, Rev. Gwinn of Booneville holding an impressive funeral service. The large crowd of people and the beautiful floral offering were mute evidence of the esteem in which he was held. December 8, 1927 MRS. MONROE MCKINNEY Herbine--Mrs. Monroe McKinney, aged 34 years, died at her home here on November 29, after a long illness. She had been a faithful member of the Free Hill Baptist Church for a number of years. Mrs. McKinney is survived by her husband, six little girls and one little boy; and aged father, the Rev. J.M. Patrick, five sisters, Mrs. Mont Shelby, Mrs. G.R. Richardson, Mrs. O.A. Ashcraft, Mrs. Charlie Jacobs of Herbine and Mrs. Roe Reed of Malvern; three brothers, Monroe Patrick of Macedonia, Bill Patrick of Rowell and Jim Patrick of Herbine. A large crowd paid their last tribute of respect to her on Wednesday morning when she was laid to rest in Prosperity cemetery. Rev. J.R. Hartley conducted the funeral services. FRANCIS ANNE THOMASSON Francis Anne Thomasson, aged two years and five months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V.O. Thomasson, died Friday morning at her home here after an illness of only two days. Her illness was not considered dangerous until the night preceeding her death, after which time medical aid was of no avail. She is survived by her parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Sadler of the place and Mr. and Mrs. J.L.C. Thomasson of Warren. Funeral services were conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sadler Saturday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Harold D. Sadler, assisted by the Revs H.W. Jean, Geo. F. Moody and J.D. Sayres. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. Little Anne was one of the most beloved children of this community, with a bright and smiling little personality that won a place in the heart of everyone with whom she came in contact. As one man said of her "She had unusually small hands, but took an unusually large bit of my heart and love everytime I saw her." One of the largest crowds ever assembled at a funeral in Rison followed the little form to the cemetery with a great bank of floral wreaths in loving memory of their short little life and to offer their sympathy to the bereaved parents and other relatives. MRS. W.B. VAUGHAN #2 OF 2 IN MEMORY OF MRS. W.B. VAUGHAN On November 17 at 12 o'clock in a Little Rock hospital, we were again reminded of the uncertainty of life, when death invaded another family circle and embraced one we loved. In the passing of Birdie Lain Vaughan, a beautiful life has ended here only to enter into a larger one in the home eternal. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lain of this city and was born at Toledo, October 11, 1900, where she grew to young womanhood. She was modest and unassuming and by her gentle disposition won a host of friends. At the age of 14 she was converted and joined the Baptist church, and was a member of the local chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. On July 5, 1925, she was married to W.B. Vaughan. Her neat little home was in truth her castle, surrounded as it was by the love of her companion, mother, father and sisters. Her abiding faith and unfaltering trust in God sustained her in her last illness. As she hovered between life and death, she bore her sufferings courageously and without complaint until the last great adventure- the flight of the spirit. May we who are left behind be reminded of the fact that death doth not end all. That Beyond this vale of tears, There is a life above Unmeasured by the flight of years, And all that life is love. By one who loved her. December 15, 1927 MRS. FRANK TURNER Mrs. Frank Turner, age 16 years, died in a Little Rock hospital Monday morning at five o'clock. Her remains brought here for burial, interment being made in the Macedonia cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. W.A. Winston conducted the funeral services. Mrs. Turner was before her marriage Miss Addie Mae Hall. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Coot Hall; one sister, Miss Irene, of this community and many relatives and friends. Ms. Turner was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.