Obituary of Sarah Stewart, Johnson Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Don Martin Thomas Date: 24 Oct 2002 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Sarah Ann "Sallie" (Jones) Stewart is the daughter of Margarette (Schrum) Jones Martin. Margarette (Schrum) Jones Martin is my Great-Great- Grandmother. Information found in the Clarksville Democrat Newspaper, Johnson County, Arkansas. Dated May 13, 1915. Mrs. Sallie Stewart died at her home near Hagarville Saturday, May 8, after several weeks illness, and was buried in the family grave yard Sunday. Rev. Walker conducting the funeral services. Many relatives and friends paid their last tribute of respect there. Mrs. Stewart was 81 years old, and had resided where she died for 60 years. She was born in Bledsoe County, east Tennessee, Sept. 27, 1833. After the death of her husband, four years ago, she could not be persuaded to leave the old homestead. The sweet memories of bygone days and her great love of home was so much pleasure to her in her last days. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and her faith was strong in the Lord. She leaves four children, Mrs. A. B. Hamilton of Lamar, Dr. J. J. Stewart of Hagarville; Mrs. W. J. Morrow of Hagarville and Ben Stewart of California.