William T. Cathey, Jackson Co., AR Mrs. Addie Verdict, Jackson Co., AR Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Queet Jaco . ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************ Newport Daily Independent, Newport, Jackson Co., AR Monday, 25 Jan 1943 WILLIAM T. CATHEY William T. Cathey, aged 51, died at home on the Hurricane farm Saturday, Jan. 23. Mr. Cathey was born Feb. 22, 1891, in Izard county. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Cathey; one daughter, Evay Cathey of McCrory; three sons, Columbus (Buddy) of Camp Crowder, MO., Leonard and Vernon of the home; one sister, Mrs. Ida Rash of Kansas City, MO., and two brothers, A. B. Cathey and C. E. Cathey of Newport. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. A. Mink at the residence Sunday afternoon, Jan. 24. Innerent took place at Harper's cemetery, with the New Furniture & Undertaking Company in charge of arrangements. [great-grand uncle of submitter] ------------------------------------ Newport Daily Independent, Newport, Jackson Co., AR Monday, 11 Sep 1961 Mrs. Addie Verdict, 65, 518 Malcolm Ave., died at 2 p.m. Saturday in a local hospital. Born June 15, 1896, in Searcy, Mrs. Verdict was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Rufus Henry Verdict of the home; four sons, John H. Verdict, Leonard Verdict and Thomas E. Verdict, all of Newport; and Lehman Verdict of Flint, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Lorene Davis of Flint, Mich. and Mrs. Velma Harris of Wentzville, MO; a sister, Mrs. Ida Run? of Marianna, Ark.; a brother, E. Nichols of Aubrey, Ark.; several half-sisters and half-brothers and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were set for 3 p.m. today at Jackson's Newport Chapel. The Rev. Frank Weatherford will officiate, to be assisted the Rev. W. W. Dishongh. Burial will be in the Swifton Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Melvin Stone, ? Ahart, Leo Hill, Billy Har?, Roy Scott and Conway Hall. [this was the spouse of the cousin of William T. Cathey] [spouse of son of 2nd great-grand aunt of submitter] ------------------------------------------------------------------------