CLEVELAND COUNTY OBITUARIES 1929 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 3, 1929 MRS. FLORA WARD Mrs. Flora Ward, aged 42, died at her home in Pine Bluff Sunday morning after an illness of a week. Mrs. Ward was well-known here, having been reared in the county. She was the daughter of W.A. Niven, who lived for any years near Clio. She moved to Pine Bluff 18 years ago and has resided there since. She is survived by her husband, father, one son, James Ward; and one daughter, Miss Juanita Ward, all of Pine Bluff. Funeral services were held at her home Monday afternoon and burial was in Pine Bluff. J.S. MILLER J.S. Miller, aged 68, died at his home on the Pine Bluff pike, two miles west of Rison, Friday, after an illness of two weeks. Death was caused by pneumonia. Mr. Miller has made his home near here for the past 10 years, having moved here from Rowell. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at Moore's Church by the Rev. J.E. Ratliff. W.H. WALKER, 51, PASSED AWAY SAT'DAY William H. Walker, aged 51, well-known farmer of near here, died at a Pine Bluff hospital Saturday night. Mr. Walker suffered a paralytic stroke some months ago and following a heart attack Saturday was rushed to the hospital, but failed to rally to treatment. Mr. Walker has made his home in this section of the county for many years and had a large circle of friends. he is survived by his wife and one son, J.W. Walker, of Rison; three sister, Mrs. H.N. Bolen of Dermott, Mrs. Gilbert Reynolds of Grapevine and Mrs. C.M. Neal of Rison; and three brothers, Robert and John Walker of Rison, and Chas Walker of Grapevine. Funeral services were conducted at Moore's church cemetery Sunday afternoon by the Rev. A.W. Hamilton, pastor of the Rison Methodist church. January 17, 1929 LILLIAN OVERTON Miss Lillian Overton, aged 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Overton, formerly of near Rison, died Thursday night at their home at Columbia, Utah, from a short illness, according to a message received here Friday by relatives. She is survived by her parents, three brothers, and one sister, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Overton of near Rison and Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Brewer of Oklahoma. She is the niece of Mrs. Tom Glover of this city. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery here Wednesday afternoon with funeral services conducted by the Rev. H.W. Jean, pastor of the Baptist Church. IONE CASH Ione Cash, aged 13, died at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cash Wednesday night of last week, following an illness of short duration. Death resulted from pneumonia. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, and one sister. She was a member of the sixth grade class in the local public school. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Friendship in Whiteville Township where burial was made. MRS. J.S. MOORE Bethel No. One--Mrs. J.S. Moore, aged 60, died at her home here Saturday morning after a week's illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Moore had made her home here for sixteen years, coming to this county from Illinois. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and was held in high esteem by all. Funeral services were conducted at Bethel Sunday afternoon by the Rev. J.E. Ratliff. Interment was made in Moore's Church Cemetery. Besides her husband, she leaves one son, Jess T. Bitner of Corpus Christi, Texas, and one daughter, Mrs. Ella Shauffer, of Greenwich, Ill. January 24, 1929 JIM BEAVERS NEGRO FOUND DEAD ON RAILWAY TRACK Jim Beavers, negro, aged 18, was found dead beside the Cotton Belt track a short distance south of town Tuesday morning by a section crew in charge of J.R. Simmons of this place. The body was brought here by the railway crew and viewed by Coroner Tom Sadler. Beavers, whose home is said to be at Kingsland, is believed to have been attempting to either alight from or catch a ride on a freight train. The back of his head was badly crushed. When brought here early Tuesday morning the body was still warm and it is thought that he was killed about four o'clock. REV. APPLING, 88, IS CLAIMED BY DEATH Rev. E.F. Appling, aged 88, retired Baptist minister, died at the home of his son, Graves Appling, 15 miles north of Rison in Grant county, Tuesday, following a long period of failing health. Rev. Appling, who was a Confederate veteran, had been in the ministry for more than 60 years. He was a charter member of the Taylor lodge No. 206, F. and A.M. located at Grapevine, having been a member of the fraternity for 53 years. He was one of the best-known citizens of this section, being prominent in church and fraternal circles. For a number of years a Masonic celebration has been held by his lodge in honor of his birthday, at which the attendance sometimes runs into the thousands. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Clements cemetery near Grapevine, conducted by the Revs. Geo. F. Moody of this city and J.W. Kelly of Sheridan. Burial ceremonies were in charge of the Masons of Taylor and neighboring lodges. He is survived by three sons, Graves, Ben and John Appling of near Grapevine, and one daughter, Mrs. Hattie Reep, of Pine Bluff. F.R. HOOVER F.R. Hoover, aged 75, died at his home at Glendale Friday afternoon following a long illness. Mr. Hoover was well-known in Lincoln and Cleveland counties and was a prominent farmer. He is survived by six sons, J.W., of Pine Bluff; L.R., M.L., F.D., and C.R., of Little Rock; and W.V. Hoover of Glendale; two daughters, Mrs. R.V. Heflin of Glendale and Mrs. C.E. Norton of Randall. Funeral services were conducted at Shady Grove church Sunday afternoon with the Rev. A.E. Jacobs of Star City in charge. VICTOR HOOVER DEAD Victor Hoover, age 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Hoover, prominent residents of Glendale on the Lincoln-Cleveland county line, died early Tuesday morning in a Pine Bluff hospital, following an operation. Interment of the youth was made in the Shady Grove cemetery near his home, Tuesday afternoon with funeral services conducted by the Rev. J.C. Williams of Rowell. Besides his parents, the youth leaves four brothers, Jewel, Winburn, Albert and Turner; and six sisters, Addie, Mary Will, Velma, Eva, Lorine and Anna Pearl. Roy Wilson of this place is an uncle of the deceased. February 7, 1929 MRS. JANE THOMAS Kingsland--Mrs. Jane Thomas, age 83, died at the home of her son, Nat Thomas, near here Sunday afternoon after a long illness. Interment was made in Camp Springs cemetery Monday afternoon. Rev. B.F. Scott, pastor of the Methodist Church, conducted the funeral services. The deceased is survived by two sons, Nat Thomas of Kingsland, Louis Thomas of Camden; and two daughters, Mrs. Henry Knickerbocker of near Carthage and Mrs. Watt Dykes of Farmerville, La.; and one sister , Mrs. Fannie Thomas of this city; and two brothers, Wm. Walker of Bearden and John Walker of Little Rock. February 14, 1929 J.A. SHELL, FORMER RESIDENT DEAD J.A. Shell, aged 75, died Saturday night at his home in the southern part of Grant County, after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Shell, who was known to many of his friends as "Uncle Jim," was born in Grant county and lived there the larger part of his life. He spent some time in Rison a few years ago and engaged in the abstract business. He also operated an abstract company at Fordyce for some time. He was at one time one of the largest farm operators in Grant county where he also has extensive timber holdings. He is survived by his widow; two sons, Oscar Shell of Grapevine and Marvin Shell of Pine Bluff; three brothers, S. Lee Shell of Waxahatchie, Texas, and S.A. and J.M. Shell of Pine Bluff; three sisters, Mrs. M.J. Tucker of Redfield, Mrs. L.J. Ross of Grapevine and Mrs. Louise Laminack of Cross Plains, Texas. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home. Interment was at the family cemetery near his home. February 21, 1929 MRS. ANNIE B. HILLMAN Mrs. A.B. Hillman died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.C. Rogers, Tuesday after a brief illness. A few weeks ago Mrs. Hillman fell, breaking her hip. She is survived by three daughters and one son. interment was made at the Bucksnort cemetery. February 28, 1929 TOM STEWART, 40, FARMER OF NEAR HERE, KILLS SELF: Uses Gun To Blow Top of Head Off--Despondency Believed As Cause Tom Stewart, farmer, aged 40, ended his life about 7 o'clock Monday morning by shooting himself through the head with a heavily loaded shot gun. The load from the gun tore away the entire top of his head. the suicide occurred at Stewart's home, 10 miles north of Rison shortly after he had eaten breakfast. Stewart had been despondent for several days over trouble his son was into in Calhoun county and his behavior had caused members of his family to suspicion him to be in an unbalanced mental condition, according to evidence furnished Coroner Tom Sadler, who was called to the scene shortly after Stewart had shot himself. Monday morning when he arose, Stewart it is said to have awakened his daughters, asking them to prepare breakfast, and not to disturb their mother, who had been ill. During the preparation of the morning meal he is said to have mentioned giving his dog to a neighbor. This casual remark, however, failed to excite the daughters. They said their father exhibited no signs to indicate his rash purpose. After eating his morning meal he took his gun and walked to the front porch and shortly the report of a gun was heard. Members of his family rushing to the porch found Stewart dead. Stewart, who lived on the Von Tungeln farm near Mt. Carmel, is survived by his widow and six children. March 14, 1929 JOHN W. FREY, 68, OF REDLAND DIED AT HOT SPRINGS Death Ended long Illness of member of Pioneer Family of This County New Edinburg, Mar. 11--John William Frey, aged 68, prominent farmer of Redland township, died early Saturday morning at a Hot Springs hospital following a year of failing health. Some months ago he underwent an operation in the hopes of regaining his health, but continued to grow weaker until his death. Mrs. Frey was born near Toledo in this county, November 1, 1860. He lived at the place of his birth until he reached young manhood when he moved with his parents to new Edinburg, having made his home in Redland township since. He was married in 1889 to Miss Hepsy Jane Mosley, who survives. To them were born 15 children, 14 or whom are living. In 1925 Mr. Frey's Family was awarded first prize in the "Fitter Families" contest at the Arkansas State Fair, and attracted state-wide attention, a picture of the entire family appearing in many of the state's leading newspapers. He was one of the best known and universally respected citizens of the county. Filled with highest principles and honest motives and dominated by energetic manhood, he has always been a leader in his circle of friends. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at the New Edinburg cemetery Sunday afternoon by the Rev. J.G. Murry of Sheridan, assisted by Rev. T.L. Epton of Benton and Rev. H.W. Jean of Rison. Besides his widow, he is survived by seven sons, Mason of Snowhill, John of Cleveland, Miss., Guy of Rison and Willie, Luther, Grady, and Bob Frey of New Edinburg; seven daughters; Mrs. L.J. Easterling of Snowhill, Mrs. G.A. Johnson of Warren, Mrs. Watt Morgan and Misses Alma, Pinkie, Avis and Maxine Frey of New Edinburg; also three brothers, Will and Ben Frey of Grady and Henry Frey of New Edinburg and 17 grandchildren. JIM PARKER DEAD Macedonia (Lee township)-- Jim parker, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Parker, died at his home here Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. Besides his parents he is survived by several brothers and sisters. Interment was made at Shady Grove cemetery Monday afternoon, Rev. Charlie Carter conducting the funeral services. March 21, 1929 INFANT LYNN Rye--The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lynn died March 12. Interment was made in the Union cemetery Wednesday, March 13. March 28, 1929 ERNEST E. GOLDING RADWAY WORKER FATALLY SHOCKED LATE TUESDAY Ernest E. Golding Accidentally Touches Switch at Plant of Sand, Gravel, Co. The fourth fatal accident in the county for this week occurred late Tuesday evening, when Ernest E. Golding, aged 37, pumper at the plant of Central Sand & Gravel Company on Saline River near Radway, was electrocuted when his foot came in contact with a high tension electric switch used to control the pumping machinery. While he was not instantly killed , he died without regaining consciousness, before an ambulance carrying a pulmoter, could reach him from Pine Bluff. Mr. Golding had been with the sand and gravel company for more than two years, according to reports, and was considered one of their most valuable workmen. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Misses Juanita and Oddie; two sons, Ernest, Lee and Effie; his father, W.R. Golding; three brothers, Henry, Ed, and Madison Golden, and three sister, Misses Cornelia, Bettie and Rosie, all of near Kingsland. Funeral services were conducted at Gum Grove cemetery near his home Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. B.F. Scott, pastor of the Kingsland Methodist church. Burial was in charge of the Masonic order. April 4, 1929 MRS. M.J. WELCH Mrs. M.J. Welch, aged 81, died early Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T.N. Faulk, here after a long illness. The remains were carried to Calhoun, near Magnolia, her former home, for burial. Funeral services were conducted there Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock by the Rev. E.B. Jones of Magnolia. Besides Mrs. Faulk, Mrs. Welch is survived by two daughters, Mrs. D.E. Moody and Mrs. Tib Faulk of Marion, Ohio and two sons, Ed and Jesse Welch of Magnolia. Mrs. Welch had made her home here for the past several months, but was confined to her bed the greater part of the time. MORRIS SPARKS Morris Sparks, aged 25, died at his home at Garner's Mill eight miles south of Rison, Friday night after an illness of 10 days. Death was due to complications following influenza. He is survived by his wife, mother, Mrs. Susie Neal of Kingsland; and two sisters, Mrs. Clay Oldner of Kingsland, and Mrs. Clyde Love of Detroit, Mich. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Macedonia cemetery where interment was made. Sparks was well-known here, having made his home in this section of the county for a number of years. He has been employed by Garner Brothers for several years. WILL BYRD Bro. Will Byrd, whose health started failing last August, was called home March 19 at 5:15 a.m. When his health first failed he went to Little Rock for treatment and seemed to improve. About March 16 he became very ill and was carried to the hospital in Warren where he died. Brother Byrd was born march 17, 1861, age 68 years and five days. He was married to Miss Addie McKinney April 22, 1898. To this union was born 11 children, nine of whom survive him. Three, Misses Essie and Georgia and Polk, are at home with their mother and six are married, as follows: Mrs. H.W. Yarbrough of Herbine, Mrs. R.F. Ashcraft of Warren, Mrs. Clyde Tooke of Herbine, Mrs. E.P. Kimbrough of new Edinburg, and Carl and Riley, both of Herbine. He also leaves 18 grandchildren. Bro. Byrd was a member of the Masonic lodge and Bethel No. Two Missionary Baptist church. His family are all Baptist except two. After death came at Warren he was carried to his home in Harper township, Cleveland county, and from there his body was carried to Prosperity cemetery where the writer conducted funeral services. After funeral services his brother masons laid his body away to rest till the morning of resurrection. While I looked at that great number of people as they gazed into his face for the last time here on earth, I said "behold how they loved him." We join the family in their grief and mourning at his passing. The church has lost a very worthy member, the community a noble character and citizen, his wife a kind husband and his children a loving father. But he is only asleep in Jesus. We loved thee well but Jesus loved thee best. -His pastor, GEO. F. MOODY April 17, 1929 JAKE HARRISON DEAD Rowell-Jake Harrison, Sr. died Sunday at the home of his son, Jake Harrison, Jr., at this place. His remains were carried to Rock Springs for burial Monday. Surviving him are several children and a wife. Mr. Harrison had resided here several months. HERBERT SHULTZ ONE KILLED AS CAR FAILS TO MAKE CURVE Kingsland-Herbert Shultz, aged 27, of El Dorado was instantly killed about 2 o'clock Sunday morning when the automobile in which he was riding plunged into a ditch after failing to take a curve just south of the city limits on the Kingsland-Fordyce highway. Raymond Cromor, driver of the car, Mrs. Shultz, a bride of two weeks, and Cecil Wood, all of El Dorado, escaped with only slight injuries. The party was driving from El Dorado to Pine Bluff and the car was said to have been traveling at a high rate of speed when the accident occurred. This is the third fatal accident which has occurred within two miles of Kingsland in the past month. Shultz's body was carried to El Dorado for burial. May 1, 1929 SENATOR COLLINS DEAD Senator Robt. L. Collins, aged 50, died at his home in Wilmar Thursday following a stroke of paralysis the day before. Senator Collins, who represented Drew county in both houses of the Arkansas legislature, was well known in Rison, having visited the Searcy family, first cousins, many times during the last few years. In 1921, he delivered the Baccalaurate address to the graduating class of the local high school. He is survived by his wife and one son. CHAS. JOHNSON AGED NEGRO DEAD Chas. Johnson, aged about 80, highly respected colored citizen, died at his home two miles south of Rison, Sunday. "Uncle Charlie", who was well-known about here, served as postmaster of Rison during one of the McKinley administrations more than 30 years ago. May 8, 1929 MRS. SARAH JANE CUMMINGS Mrs. Sarah Jane Cummings, aged about 70, died at her home near the Holmes Special school in Niven township Thursday night after a short illness. Mrs. Cummings, who was well known in this and adjoining counties, was the widow of the late Button Cummings. She was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by five sons, R.J. of Pine Bluff, O.T., Fred, Sollie and Jeff of Holmes Special community; and two daughters, Mrs. J.E. Merrill of Holmes Special and Mrs. Riley Hurst of Randall. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at the Randolph cemetery by the Rev. O.E. Sharpe of Grapevine. May 15, 1929 INFANT JONES Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones, who died Sunday at the home of its parents near Waldo, were held Monday morning at the home of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Jones with the Rev. A.W. Hamilton, pastor of the Methodist Church, conducting the services. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. FRANK CUMMINGS AUTO WRECK CLAIMS ONE Frank Cummings Fatally injured when Speeding Car Turns Over Frank Cummings, age 18, of near Rison is dead as the result of an automobile accident at the city limits of Rison on the Rison-Kingsland highway about 10:30 Saturday night. Four other youths, who were occupants of the car, received painful bruises and scratches with Sam Cummings, cousin of the dead youth, receiving three broken ribs and his tongue nearly severed. The car, traveling west, plunged from the highway when it failed to negotiate a curve at the Cotton Belt railway crossing. Young Cummings, occupant of the rumble seat of the death car-a sport model new Ford roadster-was crushed to death by the car which fell upon him. Oliver Appling, driver of the car was injured about the head. Other occupants of the car were Alvin Cummings, brother of the dead youth; and a young man named Walker, who resides at Grapevine. The accident is supposed to have been caused by reckless driving, as the car was said to have been traveling at a high rate of speed at the time it plunged from the roadway. The car, which was badly wrecked, was the property of the late Leonard Appling, brother of Oliver Appling, who was fatally injured in a truck accident in Grant county about two months ago. Young Cummings is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Cummings and several brothers and sisters, all of near Rison. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Randolph cemetery, conducted by the Rev. O.E. Sharpe of Grapevine. May 22, 1929 J.A.* RATLIFF DEAD J.R.* Ratliff, age 79 years, farmer, died Tuesday of last week at his home near Randall, 10 miles east of Rison. Funeral services were held at Faith Wednesday afternoon with burial in the Brown graveyard near Faith. Mr. Ratliff is survived by two sons, C.E. Ratliff of Randall, and G.O. Ratliff of St. Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Zora Hattmaker of Blytheville and Mrs. Bell Aber of St. Louis. *Both spellings are in the text. May 29, 1929 JOHN BEARDEN DEAD John Bearden, aged 85, died at the home of his son, Harvey Bearden, in Whiteoak township Tuesday night, after a short illness. He suffered a broken hip when he fell about a week ago and owing to his advanced years and enfeebled condition he failed to rally but continued to grow weaker. He is survived by three sons, Harvey, Ed and Zonnie Bearden; and three daughters, Mrs. J.J. Taylor, Mrs. Laura Lutrell, and Mrs. John Lutrell. MRS. FANNIE POWERS DEAD #1 of 2 Herbine-Mrs. Fannie Powers, aged 77 years, died at her home Friday following a brief illness. Interment was made in Prosperity Cemetery Saturday with funeral services conducted by the Rev. J.C. Williams of Rowell. The deceased is survived by five children. Mrs. Dave Shelby and Red, Add, Emmett and Sidney powers and a number of grand and great-grandchildren. MISS PONDER DEAD Kingsland -- News was received here Monday of the death of Miss Maggie Ponder, sister of Miss Dora Ponder, primary teacher in the local school, at their home in Pine Bluff Monday. Miss Ponder has a host of friends in and around Kingsland who deeply sympathize with her in the death of her sister. June 5, 1929 BEN EBERHARDT DEAD Ben Eberhardt, age 30, died at his home in Pine Bluff Saturday afternoon after a long illness. The deceased is well known here having been born and largely reared here. He is a son of the late Jake Eberhardt. For the past several years he has made his home in Pine Bluff where he was connected with the Reap & Crawford Furniture Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church. His is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter; his mother, Mrs. Josie Eberhardt, of Pine Bluff; three brothers, Juke and George of Pine Bluff, and John Eberhardt of Mansfield, Ohio; and his grandmother, Mrs. S.O. Eberhardt of this city. Funeral services were conducted at the Southside Baptist Church in Pine Bluff Sunday afternoon. June 12, 1929 J.M. HAMILTON DEAD News was received here Wednesday announcing the death of James M. Hamilton, former resident of this section of the state, which occurred at his home in Fayetteville Tuesday. His widow, Mrs. Hattie Cason Hamilton, who entered the University of Arkansas at the age of 65, as a freshman, and seven children survive him. Mr. Hamilton was a brother of Ben Hamilton of Locust Cottage and a cousin of R.M. and J.W. Hamilton of near Rison. ROY LUM DEAD PROMINENT FARMER OF REDLAND TOWNSHIP DIED WEDNESDAY New Edinburg-Roy Lum, one of the best-known farmers of Redland township, died Wednesday night at a Pine Bluff hospital following an operation for gall stones. Mr. Lum had been ill only a few days and had gone to the hospital the day prior to his death. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Miss Ruby Lum, two sons, Burton and Roy, Jr., a sister, Mrs. John Rogers and his mother, Mrs. N.Y. Lum all of New Edinburg. The remains were carried here overland Thursday morning to his home near New Edinburg. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Shady Grove cemetery. E.T. LINCOLN BEN LINCOLN'S FATHER DIED SATURDAY IN RANDOLPH COUNTY News was received here Saturday of the death of E.T. Lincoln, retired Baptist minister and father of Ben H. Lincoln, superintendent of the local public school, which occurred that morning at Maynard, Randolph county. The Rev. Mr. Lincoln, who was 81 years of age, was for many years president of the official board of the Maynard Baptist Academy, which later grew into Ouachita College. He is survived by his widow. GEO. C. NEIMEYER, SR. MRS. HOLMES FATHER DEAD Atty. and Mrs. Geo. H. Holmes were called to Little Rock last week on account of the death of Mrs. Holmes' father, Geo. C. Neimeyer, Sr., which occurred there Thursday. Mr. Neimeyer was a pioneer citizen of Little Rock and for many years has been outstanding in business and social circles of that city. MRS. FANNIE POWERS #2 of 2 Mrs. Fannie Powers was born in Texas October 3, 1851, and came to Arkansas when 15 years of age. She died May 24 at her home at Herbine. She was married to Robert Powers near Herbine and always lived in the same house to which she was taken as a bride. To this union was born six children, one having preceded her to the great beyond. Her husband had been dead for 32 years, but Mrs. Powers bore her grief silently and was always ready with a cherry voice and sunny smile to dispel the troubles of others. She never united with any church, but was a Methodist in belief. She always attended church of all denominations without finding fault with any. She was a kind and affectionate mother, a willing, helpful neighbor, and a friend to all Mrs. Powers is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dave Shelby; and four sons, Red, Emmett, Add and Sidney of Herbine; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Lewis of Rowell; one brother, Dock Barnett, of Wisner, la.: 26 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was laid to rest in Prosperity Cemetery May 25, Rev. J.C. Williams conducting the funeral services which were attended by a large crowd who loved her. --- Contributed June 20, 1929 COLEMAN TAYLOR News was received here Friday morning of the death of Coleman Taylor, who died at his home in Pine Bluff Thursday night. He was a brother of Ben Taylor of Rison. Funeral services were conducted Friday at Moore's Church cemetery by the Rev. I.B. Hodges, pastor of the Hazel Street Baptist Church of Pine Bluff of which the deceased was a member. FRANK M. PARKMAN DEAD Prominent lee Township Citizen Died Wednesday Frank M. Parkman, aged 87, wearer of the gray during the Civil War, died at his home in Lee township Wednesday, following a paralytic stroke a few days before. Mr. Parkman had been in ill health for a number of years and his death was not unexpected. Held in highest esteem by his neighbors and friends, Mr. Parkman was an outstanding citizen of the county. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ferman Ashcraft, with whom he made his home, and Mrs. Abb Jeffress of Dermott. Funeral services were conducted at Shady Grove cemetery, near his home, Thursday by the Rev. Lee Mosley. Interment was made at the family lot at Shady Grove. MRS. GRANT BECKWITH Mrs. Rachel Luella Beckwith, aged 62, wife of Grant Beckwith, well-known farmer and dairyman who resides three miles northwest of Rison, died at her home Sunday night following an illness of two weeks. She had been in ill health for several months. Mrs. Beckwith was born in Jackson county, Iowa, May 17, 1867. At the age of 15 she united with the Methodist church. In 1886 she was married to Mr. Beckwith, moving to this county about 18 years ago. During her residence here she has made many friends who mourn her passing. She was the mother of 11 children, six of whom are living and were at her bedside when she expired. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Frank, Harold and Willie Beckwith of Rison; three daughters, Mrs. Douglas Michaels, Mrs. Lorenzo Michaels, and Mrs. Hellen Leesekamp, all of Oklahoma City, Okla. Funeral services were conducted at Moore's Church cemetery Monday afternoon by the Rev. A.W. Hamilton, pastor of the Rison Methodist Church. BABY OLDNER Draughon-News was received here Monday of the death of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Oldner's baby at Hampton. Mr. Oldner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Oldner of this community. June 26, 1929 MRS. ELIXABETH HEINLEY DEAD Kingsland-Mrs. Elizabeth Heinley died Thursday night after an illness extending over a period of five months. She was born in New Jersey 71 years ago and came to this section 42 years ago. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon by the Rev. B. F. Scott. Interment was in the Kingsland cemetery. The deceased is survived by eight children, Joe, Cleve, Will, and Ed of Fordyce; John of Pine Bluff; Mrs. Jim Clayton, Fordyce; Mrs. Minnie Moore and Mrs. George Brandon of Kingsland; several grandchildren and other relatives. INFANT THOMAS DEAD Kingsland-The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Thomas died in Pine Bluff Wednesday of last week. The remains were brought to Kingsland and laid to rest in the local cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. B.F. Scott, pastor of the Methodist Church. CHAS. E. MCDANIEL Chas. E. McDaniel, aged 48, died at a Pine Bluff hospital Friday afternoon, following an illness of several months although he had not been confined to his room constantly until he went to the hospital three weeks ago. Mr. McDaniel, who was associated with his brother, Jno. R. McDaniel, in the operation of a large plantation at Mt. Elba, eight miles south of Rison, on Saline River, had been a resident of this county for the past 15 years, moving here from Tennessee, following the purchase of the farm. He was one of the most progressive farmers of his section of the county and had a wide circle of friends. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and Modern Woodmen lodge at Atoka, Tennessee, his former home. He was also a director of the Cleveland County Farm Loan Association; a position he has held for many years. He was unmarried. Surviving him are his mother, Mrs. H.R. McDaniel of Atoka; three brothers, J.R. and J.C. of Rison and J.H. of Atoka; three sisters, Mrs. Gilbert Spencer and Mrs. C.R. Moose of Rose Mark, Tenn., and Mrs. Otis McCoy of Memphis. The body was carried to Atoka for burial. July 17, 1929 JOE L. LEE FORMER CITIZEN KILLED #1 of 2 News was received here Friday morning of the accidental death of Joe L. Lee, native of this section of the county, which occurred at Harve, Montana Thursday, when was struck by a passenger train in railroad yards where he was employed as a switchman. Lee, who was born and reared near Toledo, was in the service of the Cotton Belt railway for a number of years. He is survived by his father, J.J. Lee; four sisters and five brothers. The remains were shipped here Monday and buried at the Harlow cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Geo. F. Moody of this city. JOE LEE DEAD #2 of 2 Toledo-Joe Lee, aged 42 years, who was well known here, met an untimely death on last Wednesday at Havre, Mont. When he was struck by a swiftly moving passenger train, and was instantly killed. Mr. Lee was reared in the Toledo community, and had many friends here, who well remember his jolly smile and good natured witticisms, for he was always friendly and happy. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church and often spoke of the "Sweet Bye and Bye," as a place where he hoped to go some day. He is survived by a son, Grady, of Marshall, Texas, his father, J.J. Lee, of Mercedes, Texas, five brothers, Walter of Harlingen, Texas, Charlie of Duneith, Miss., Jesse and Willis of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Jim, who is in the U.S. Navy, four sisters, Mrs. Percy Eighinger of Mercedes, Texas, Mrs. Paul Watts, and Misses Bertha and Sarah Lee, of Pine Bluff. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. George F. Moody, of Rison, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lindsey on Monday, July 15. Interment was made in the Harlow cemetery. The pallbearers were A.H. McDuffie, J.C. Marcom, S.S. Roach, I.B. Stewart, Matt Holderfield, and Lee Rodgers. LORINE REED Bethel-Lorine, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Reed, died Thursday, July 11. WILLIAM COLE Rowell-Mr. Bill Cole, aged citizen of Rowell died at the home of his grandson, Henry Kemp, Friday night after an illness of about a week. His remains were laid to rest at Rowell cemetery Saturday afternoon. Funeral service was conducted by the Rev. J.C. Williams. The deceased was 76 years of age. Surviving him are several children all of Rowell. He had made his home here for many years and was a highly respected citizen. INFANT SADLER Funeral services for the infant son of Rev. and Mrs. Harold D. Sadler who died at Little Rock early Friday morning, were held at the Methodist Church here at 4 o'clock that afternoon conducted by the Rev. A.W. Hamilton pastor and the Rev. H.W. Jean, pastor of the local Baptist church. Burial was in the family lot at Greenwood cemetery here. In addition to its parents, the baby is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N.A. McKinney and Mrs. H.D. Sadler of this city. MRS. J.R. McCULLOCH Mrs. Nancy McCulloch, aged 42, wife of Justice J.R. McCulloch of Redland township, died at her home near new Edinburg early Tuesday morning July 9. She is survived by her husband and six children. Mrs. McCulloch who before her marriage, Miss Nancy Davis, was born march 19, 1887 and was married in Nov. 1914. She had a wide circle of friends, who mourn her death. July 24, 1929 JAMES WILSON, JR. James Wilson, Jr., two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Wilson died at a Pine Bluff hospital Sunday morning after an illness of two weeks. His condition was thought to have been much improved until several days ago when he grew worse and was carried to the hospital for treatment. He is survived by his parents and three brothers. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church here Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. A.W. Hamilton, pastor. Burial was at Greenwood cemetery here. MISS FAYE WHITEHEAD FORMER TEACHER, DEAD Rowell, July 23,--(Special)-Miss Faye Whitehead, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Whitehead died Wednesday afternoon, July 17, at the home of her parents here. The deceased had been in declining health for two years, having spent eight months in Roswell, New Mexico for her health. Until four ears ago, she was a very successful teacher in this county. After giving up teaching she became connected with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., of Pine Bluff which position she held when her health failed. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, Jno. Will Whitehead of England; Charles Whitehead of Little Rock; three sisters, Mrs. J.T. Ritchie of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. A.E. Henderson of Altheimer and Mrs. M.W. Reed of this place. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. A.E. Jacobs of Star City assisted by Rev. J.C. Williams at Rowell cemetery Thursday afternoon. *(following issue, July 31, 1929) Rowell-An Error/ A mistake was made by the Rowell reporter last week in the obituary of Miss Faye Whitehead in mentioning that she was survived by only two brothers, John Will of England and Charles of Little Rock: She is survived by three brothers, those mentioned and also Ben Whitehead of Calmer. July 31, 1929 B.M. SPEIGHTS FORMER CITIZEN DEAD News was received here last week of the death of B.M. Speights, aged 85, former resident of this county, which occurred at his home in Tinsman, July 22. His death followed a brief illness. For a number of years, Mr. Speights lived at Toledo and had a wide circle of friends in this section. He is survived by his wife; four sons, H.L., Lee, Burton, and Alphicus Speights and one daughter, Miss Ruby Speights of Tinsman. August 7, 1929 MRS. MATT SMITH ROWELL WOMAN AGE 60 FOUND DEAD IN CHAIR Rowell, Aug 5-(Special)-Mrs. Matt Smith, aged 60, died suddenly at the home of her brother, Luther Reed, here Monday morning, July 29. Death was supposedly due to a heart attack. She had gone to her brother's home to spend the day and members of the Reed family were not aware of her arrival until she was discovered sitting on the porch dead. The attack was perhaps brought on by the heat and exertion of the trip to her brother's house. The deceased is survived by several sons and daughters of this place and a number of brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted at Rowell cemetery Tuesday by the Rev. J.C. Williams, assisted by the Rev. Sandifer of El Dorado. OSCAR OUTLAW YOUTH DIES HERE ENROUTE TO HOSPITAL Oscar Outlaw, of near Warren died two miles north of Rison late Tuesday afternoon from injuries received Sunday when he bounced from an automobile driven by his brother. The young man died in an ambulance enroute to a Little Rock hospital, where it was thought that an operation would save his life. According to reports, the youth was thrown from the car, near his home, when it passed over some rough road at a high rate of speed. A concussion of the brain was suffered and he never regained consciousness. August 14, 1929 MRS. FLOYD MILES Mrs. Floyd Miles, aged 28 years died Thursday, August 8. The is survived by her husband and two children, her father H.J. Green, three sisters mrs. Ben Donaldson of Sheridan, Mrs. George Haylor of Lamont, Mrs. Rudolph Hicks of Hampton, and two brothers, Nute Green of near Grapevine and Claud Green of Hampton. INFANT GRIFFITH Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Griffith, who died Saturday night at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hamilton near Rison, were held Sunday afternoon at Moore's Church Cemetery conducted by the Rev. A.W. Hamilton, pastor of the local Methodist church and the Rev. Harold D. Sadler of Little Rock. August 21, 1929 ED TERRY, AGED 44, SLAIN BY NEIGHBOR Ben McDade Instantly Kills Landlord at McDade home Friday Evening James Edwards Terry, aged 44, farmer who lived two miles east of here, was shot and instantly killed late Friday by Ben McDade, sharecropper on Terry's farm. The tragedy is thought to have grown out of trouble between the two a few days before. McDade and wife are said to have separated and she had been staying at the Terry Home. Friday evening, she and Mr. and Mrs. Terry had gone to the McDade home to secure her clothes as McDade was preparing to have an auction sale the following day and dispose of all their furniture and household goods. Upon arriving, they claim they found the house locked and were preparing to enter through a window, when McDade came up. The shooting occurred after angry words had passed between the two. Only one shot was fired from a shot gun loaded with buck shot, the entire load struck Terry, killing him instantly. At the preliminary hearting before Justice C.P. Roebuck here yesterday, McDade, who surrendered to Sheriff C.R. Morrison immediately after the shooting, was held for the grand jury in December without bond. He entered a plea of self-defense, and said that he fired on Terry only after Terry threatened his life. Geo. F. Brown, McDade's attorney, announced that an effort to obtain bond for his client would be made through habeas corpus proceedings before Circuit Judge Patrick Henry. Funeral services for Terry were held at Greenwood cemetery here Monday morning conducted by the Rev. A.A. Brown. Burial was in the family lot at Greenwood. He is survived by his wife; four sons, Marvin, Robert, Calvin, and Virgil Terry, all of Rison; three daughters, Mrs. Vadia Rauls, and Mrs. Gus Neely of Herbine, and Mrs. Garrett Cash of Rison; five brothers, Lewis of Little Rock; W.T. and Marvin of St. Louis, Bert who is in the U.S. Navy and W.J. Terry of Rison; three sisters, Mrs. V.B. Chism of Marshall Texas; Mrs. C.O. Lee of Lelan, Mississippi and Mrs. B.T. Cash of Rison. C.D. BRIANT Macedonia (Lee township)-C.D. Briant, aged 27 years, died Thursday, August 15. He is survived by his wife and three children. His remains were buried in Mosley cemetery, Rev. W.M. Guinn conducting the funeral services. September 4, 1929 MRS. T.M. BOYD New Edinburg, Sept 3-(Special)-Mrs. T.M. Boyd, age 77 years, died Thursday morning, August 29 at 3 o'clock at her home near here. Funeral services were held at the Free Church cemetery Friday at 3 p.m. by Rev. J.C. Johnson. Mrs. Boyd is survived by four daughters, Miss Ollie Boyd, Mrs. Mary Hamil, Mrs. Carrie Jordon and Mrs. Beatrice Word; one sister, Mrs. J.A. Poole of El Dorado; thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. September 11, 1929 BOBBIE DELL DANIELS New Edinburg-Bobbie Dell Daniels, aged 18 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Daniels died Sunday September 8, about 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Daniels parents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hendrickson after a weeks illness. Bobbie was everyone's baby. He loved everybody and was loved by the whole town. All was done for him that loving hands and medical aid could do. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Daniels, one brother, Joe; and a host of relatives and friends. W.E. GALLOWAY FORMER OFFICIAL CALLED BY DEATH Former Judge W.E. Galloway Died at Warren Home After Long Illness Thursday Judge W.E. Galloway, aged 57, died at his home in Warren Thursday night at 10 o'clock, following an illness of about a year. He was carried to a Little Rock hospital two weeks before his death where it became apparent that he had no chance in his long fight to regain his health and return to his home the day before the end came. Surviving him are his widow, two sons, Roy and Mack Galloway of Warren; three daughters; Mrs. D.H. Kendall of Granite City, Illinois, Mrs. Floyd Edmiston of Mansfield, La., and Miss Louise Galloway of Warren; five brothers, Roland of Fordyce, Jesse of new Edinburg, Dennis of Warren and John and Barney Galloway of Rye. Judge Galloway was born in Lee township, this county, where he lived until his election as judge of the county in 1914 at which time he moved to Rison. He served as Judge of the county for two terms, later engaging the mercantile business here. For a number of years before his removal to Rison, he was a teacher in the rural schools. He was one of the most active citizens of the county in all war campaigns and drives during the World War. He also was mayor of Rison for one term. Judge Galloway was a pioneer in construction of better highways in the county, spending much of his time as judge to the building and improving the system of county roads. At that time there were no graveled pikes in Cleveland County. He was firm in his convictions, energetic, ambitious and loyal to his friends, having had probably as wide circle of friends and acquaintances as any man who ever lived in the county. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Masonic fraternity and the Odd Fellows and Woodmen lodges. Funeral services were held at Shady Grove cemetery in Lee Township, near his birthplace and boyhood home. The services were in charge of the Rev. G.L. Boles, pastor of the Warren Baptist church. Interment was in the family lot at Shady Grove. Active pall bearers were Carl Hollis, A.L. Green, Noel Martin, Alvin Williams, John Scobey and L. Halligan, all of Warren. JOHN CHRISTOPHER Body of Negro is Found Highway: Identified As John Christopher of Miss., Supposedly Killed By Hit and Run Driver The body of a Negro about 35 years old, which was later identified as that of John Christopher of Hernando, Mississippi, was discovered lying beneath a bridge in Derisaw Creek bottoms at the upper crossing on highway No. 3, shortly before noon Thursday. Discovery of the body was made by J.E. Merril, who lives near and was passing along the highway. The Negro had evidently been dead several hours before the body was found and marks on the body indicate that he had been struck by an automobile or a truck. There were several bruises on the back of his legs above the knee, which are supposed to have been caused from a blow by the bumper on the car, while other bruises indicated that he had also been struck by a light on the machine. Death was thought however, to have been caused when he was hurled against the railing of the bridge, crushing his skull after which it is presumed the body rolled off the bridge. Coroner Tom Sadler was called and an inquest held after his arrival from which a verdict was rendered that he came to his death from being struck by a motor vehicle, the driver of which is unknown. Identification was made by a road tax receipt found in a pocket of the dead Negro, issued by Sheriff R.C. Clifton of De Soto county, Mississippi, who verified the identification and instructed the local authorities to bury the body here. October 2, 1929 S. F. BUSSEY, 53, OF NEW EDINBURG, DEAD Sam F. Bussey, aged 53, of New Edinburg, died at the home of his brother J.C. Bussey at Grady, Monday after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Bussey has been employed at Grady for the past few weeks as a gin machinest and became too ill to return to his home. Mr. Bussey, who formerly resided at Rison, was reared near Pansy in this county, making his home there for many years. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic fraternity. Funeral services were held near Cornerville this morning at Newton's Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, four sons, Herbert, Clayton, Marks and James Bussey; two daughters Miss Birdie Bussey and Mrs. Lindsey Russell; two brothers, J.C. Bussey of Grady and T.H. Bussey of Malvern and his mother, Mrs. M.G. Bussey of Malvern. MRS. W. W. RANDLEMAN Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Calaway and children were called to Rector Thursday on account of the death of Mrs. Calaway's mother, Mrs. W.W. Randleman, aged 62, which occurred suddenly that day at her home at Rector. Mrs. Randleman is well known here, having visited her daughter on a number of occasions. J.M. PARKER, 71 WELL KNOWN CITIZEN DEAD James M. Parker, aged 71, died at his home in the eastern part of Cleveland County early Thursday morning. His death, which was caused by a heart attack, followed a long illness. His condition until a few minutes before his death was not considered unusually grave as he had attended the Five County Fair at Pine Bluff the day before and had eaten his breakfast Thursday morning. He grew suddenly worse and died before a physician could arrive. Mr. Parker was one of the best known citizens of this section. He had made his home in Whiteville township for a number of years. He had been justice of the peace, road commissioner and for more than 35 years a director for his school district. He was a member of the county board of education since its creation 10 years ago, until May of this year, at which time he retired on account of his ill health. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were conducted at Shady Grove cemetery at Glendale Saturday morning in charge of the Rev. J.C. Williams. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Effie Ferguson and Mrs. J.W. Thornton of Pine Bluff, five sons W.F. of Abeline, Texas, Roy, M.L., Bert and J.C. Parker; three brothers, W.L., and S.W. Parker of Pine Bluff, and G.T. Parker of Roswell, New Mexico; two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Owens of Cornerville, and Mrs. W.H. Ellington of Pine Bluff. October 16, 1929 INFANT SMITH Toledo-One of the twin babies, born to Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Smith, died last Tuesday night, and was buried at Rowell Thursday. The other baby has been seriously ill, but is improving. CARL PARNELL Rye-Mr. and Mrs. John McMahan, Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Meek, Mrs. Chester Tooke and children, Mrs. Alice Blankenship, Johnnie and Earsel Woolridge attended the funeral of Carl Parnell at the Moseley cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mr. Parnell was killed Thursday at Clarendon when a gravel truck turned over with him. He formerly lived here. October 30, 1929 COL. A. BREWSTER Col. A. Brewster, pioneer of Cleveland county, died at his home in Pine Bluff Saturday at the age of 90 years. Col. Brewster settled at Pansy in Harper township, when he came to Arkansas many years ago and lived there for a long while prior to his removal to Pine Bluff. He was one of the best known churchmen, philanthropists and business men of the state. His funeral Sunday afternoon was attended by a ..........(article has no end). CURTIS HOLDERFIELD, 23, MARRIED MONTH, DEAD Curtis Holderfield, aged 23, died at his home at Herbine Friday evening at 7 o'clock after a brief illness. Death was due to pneumonia. He was one of the most popular young men of his section of the county and also had many friends in Rison, having been a student in the local high school. He was married just a month before his death to Miss Mary Varnell of Toledo, who is a teacher in the school at Herbine. Funeral services were conducted at Prosperity cemetery Saturday afternoon by his pastor, the Rev. Geo. F. Moody, who is assisted by the Rev. J.G. Murry of Sheridan. His popularity and the esteem in which he was held by his neighbors was attested by the great crowd of friends who gathered at the grave to pay their last respects to their departed friend. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Holderfield; three brothers, Dewey, Robert and Ross Moore Holderfield; five sisters, Mrs. Austin Shelby, Mrs. Alonzo Hyatt and Misses Hester, Bernice and Faye Holderfield all of Herbine. VIRGINIA GLADISH North Concord-We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Gladish in the death of their little daughter Virginia, aged four years, which occurred October 28th. Interment was made at Wilson cemetery. November 6, 1929 MRS. W.F. ROSS Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Simmons were called to Buena Vista Wednesday of the past week on account of the death of Mrs. Simmon's mother which occurred suddenly at her home there at 4 o'clock that morning. Although she had been in poor health for some months, her death was not expected so quickly. A heart attack was the immediate cause of her death. She and her husband were alone when the end came. She is survived by her husband, two sons and seven daughters. November 13, 1929 MRS. T. F. RODGERS, 44, OF NEAR RANDALL, DEAD Mrs. Birdie Rodgers, wife of T.F. (Fletcher) Rodgers, aged 44, died at her home near Randll in Whiteville township early Sunday morning, November 10. She was born and reared in Whiteville township and spent her entire life in the community where she lived at the time of her death. In young womanhood she was married to Mr. Rodgers and enjoyed the highest esteem by her neighbors and friends, who regarded her as a model wife and mother. She was the mother of 13 children, all of whom survive her. Mrs. Rodgers was active in church, school and community affairs, being a member of the pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by five sons, Luther, Newton, Chester, Victor, and Otis Rodgers, all of Randall; eight daughters, Mrs. Willie Keith of Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Ray Reach of Faith; Mrs. Ed Harris and Misses Marie, Ophie, Catherine and Ella Fay Rodgers and an infant daughter of Randall; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Parker of Roswell, new Mexico; two brothers, W.B. parker of Roswell and Walter Parker of McGehee; And one sister, Miss Jewell Parker of Roswell. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Pleasant Ridge church by the Rev. Thos. Ashcraft of Sheridan pastor of the church. Burial will be at the Pleasant Ridge cemetery. MRS. RUBY McCLELLAN Mrs. Ruby McClellan, wife of Monroe McClellan, of the Macedonia community in Lee township, died at her home Saturday night, November 2. She is survived by her husband; two sons, aged two and five; and infant daughter; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson, and several brothers. Funeral services were conducted the following day at Reaves cemetery by the Rev. T.H. Dixon, pastor of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church of which the deceased was a member. The services were attended by a great crowd of friends and neighbors who gathered at the grave to pay their last respects. T.B. FARRAR Mrs. M.E. Farrar has recently received news of the death of T.B. Farrar, which occurred at his home in Somerville, Missouri three weeks ago. Mr. Farrar at one time lived at Rison and will be remembered by many Rison people. INFANT LUNSFORD Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lunsford, who died at the home of its parents here early Wednesday morning, were held that afternoon at Moore's church cemetery, where burial was made. The baby is survived by its parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Johnson of this city and Mrs. Chas. Lunsford of England. OCIE OLDNER Toledo-Ocie Oldner, age 3 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oldner, died last Friday afternoon, after a few hours illness. The remains were carried to Cross Roads cemetery Saturday for interment. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. B.F. Scott of Kingsland. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters and two brothers. November 30, 1929 J.T. McLAUGHLIN Toledo-J.T. McLaughlin, aged 27 years, who formerly lived here, died at Seminole, Okla., on November 13, and his remains shipped here for burial. The remains were taken to the home of his uncle, Preston Phillips, on Saturday night, and interment was made in the Harlow cemetery Monday morning. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emma McLaughlin of Smackover, Ark., a sister, Mrs. Billy Riggins of Kedron, and a brother, Jamie McLaughlin, of New Mexico, two uncles, J.T. Phillips and Preston Phillips and an aunt, Miss Annie Phillips of Toledo. November 27, 1929 WILLIAM B. SEYMORE Accident Victim Is Buried Near Kingsland Kingsland, Nov. 26-(Special)-The body of William B. Seymore, aged 49 years, who died at his home in Oklahoma City last week was brought here for burial. "Buck" as he was so familiarly called here had resided in and near Kingsland his entire life till about a year ago he moved with his family to Oklahoma City. On October 30th, while attempting to cross a street a negro driving a large Nash car ran over him, dragging him about one hundred feet. It was thought for a while that he would probably recover but on Monday prior to his death pneumonia developed and he died Wednesday night, the body was brought here and carried to the home of Mr. and Mrs. K.A. Elam where it remained till Saturday afternoon when it was carried to the Seymore cemetery near Cross Roads where interment was made. The Rev. Mitchell of this place conducting funeral service. The deceased is survived by his wife and four children, two boys, DeWoody and Billy, two daughters, Helen Ruth and Josephine, all of Oklahoma City, and by two sisters Mrs. Sam Holmes and Mrs. K.A. Elam. Two brothers, Lewis and G.W. Seymore all of Kingsland and by one half brother John Seymore of Donaldson. December 4, 1929 J.T. RENFROW, 77, CALLED BY DEATH One of County's Most Useful Citizen Dies In Pine Bluff Wednesday Joseph Thomas Renfrow, aged 77 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.M. Jackman, in Pine Bluff Wednesday night, November 27, following an illness of about three weeks. His condition for a few days prior to his death, however appeared to be somewhat improved until he developed bronchial pneumonia a few hours before he died. His illness began here and he had only been in Pine Bluff since Monday preceeding his death. Mr. Renfrow, who was the son of the Rev. Joseph and Elmina Harris Renfrow, was born February 3, 1852, about two miles north of where the town of Rison is located and had been a citizen of this county his entire life. He held many positions of trust and filled all with unswerving faithfulness. For more than 50 years he was active in public life and was considered one of the county's most useful and valuable citizens. He had held the offices of county and circuit clerk and sheriff of the county, and was the first mayor of Rison after its incorporation more than 40 years ago. He was a charter member of the Rison Methodist church and for many years served as a member of its official board and superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School here. He assisted in the organization of the Bank of Rison, and became its first cashier in 1902. During this period he was also a director of the institution. He later was cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank from its organization in 1911 until it was merged with the Bank of Rison a year later. He was also engaged in the mercantile business at Rison both in its early days and later as an officer of the E.W. Emerson Company. For the past few years he has served as officer deputy in the sheriff and collector's office under Sheriffs Dave Cash and Jno. E. Smith. On October 15, 1879, he was married to Miss Sarah Antoinette Callaway at Toledo, who survives him. He is also survived by two sons, J.C. Renfrow of Monticello, and Olin E. Renfrow of this city, two daughters, Mrs. Jackman of Pine Bluff and Miss Mina Renfrow of Little Rock; one brother, F.E. Renfrow of Pine Bluff; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. All his children were at his bedside when the end came. Funeral services were held from the family home here Friday morning, conducted by the Rev. B.F. Scott of Kingsland, former pastor and close friend of the deceased, who paid a warm tribute to Mr. Renfrow's memory and spoke tenderly of the days spent as his pastor and associate worker in the church. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery conducted by members of the local Masonic lodge of which Mr. Renfrow was a life member. In their burial service, the masons used an apron made by Mr. Renfrow's mother for his father, more than 75 years ago. Despite the biting winter winds a large crowd of Masons gathered at the grave to pay their last respects to their departed brother, who had assisted in making Masons of the majority of those in charge of the ceremonies. FRANK REEVES EDINBURG YOUTH IS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED Frank Reeves Dies From Gun Shot Wounds Received While Hunting Tuesday New Edinburg, Dec. 3.-(special)-Frank Reeves, age 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reeves, five miles northwest of New Edinburg, was fatally injured about 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, November 26, when a shot gun carried by Hudson Livingston was accidentally discharged while the two were squirrel hunting. The accident occurred when the hammer of Livingston's gun struck a limb of a tree as the two young men were attempting to take a squirrel which had been shot, from their dogs. The entire load of shot lodged in the lower part of the young Reeve's thigh. Death was due to loss of blood. Immediately, after the accident, the injured young man was carried to the home of Edward Livingston, where he lived for four hours. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Lee, of New Edinburg. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Reeves Cemetery by the Rev. W.J. Carter. December 11, 1929 JAMES EDGAR HAWKINS Funeral services for James Edgar Hawkins, three month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hawkins, who died at the home of his parents at Nacogdoches, Texas, Wednesday, were held at the Methodist Church here Thursday morning at 1 o'clock by the Rev. A.W. Hamilton. Burial was in the family lot at Greenwood cemetery. The baby was ill only a few days and death was caused by pneumonia. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. McLendon and Mr. and Mrs. T.K. Hawkins of this city and five brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Sadler-Buie, local undertakers. JOE WHITE YOUNG MAN MEETS DEATH IN WRECK Joe White Killed Near Sheridan When Car Turns Over Saturday Night Joe White, age 20 years, of Whiteoak township was killed early Saturday night, when an automobile in which he and three others were riding became unmanageable and turned off a high embankment in the Hurricane Creek bottoms eight miles south of Sheridan on the Rison Sheridan road. Douglas Wilson, Mrs. Rosalee Foster and a Miss Barnes, other occupants of the car were only slightly injured. The four were coming from the home of Miss Barnes who was accompanying young White to a box supper to be given at the home of one of his neighbors. They were driving a Ford roadster which belongs to Wilson. According to the other passengers in the car, the steering device became locked, causing the machine to plunge from the embankment, not until, however, the driver had almost succeeded in bringing it to a stop. White's skull was crushed and his neck was thought to have been broken as he was pinned beneath the car, which could not be removed until a passing motorist arrived and gave assistance. He was dead when brought from under the car. The body was carried to the home of Judge J.W. Lybrand at Sheridan, where it was prepared for burial by the undertaking department of I.E. Moore's stores of this city, and brought to his home Sunday morning. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. White of near Rison; two brothers, Frank and Dick White; four sisters, Mrs. Ben Brewer of Pine Bluff, Mrs. Frank Sander of Sheridan, Mrs. C. Hudson and Miss Bessie White of near Rison. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Wilson cemetery in Whiteoak township by the Rev. O.E. Sharpe of Grapevine.