Obits: The Monroe News-Star, June 1909 , Ouachita Parish, La These older obituaries are being typed in by Ms. Lora Peppers at the Ouachita Parish Library. We are once again fortunate to have someone interested in helping us find our ancestors. Thank you Lora! Date: Dec. 1999 Submitted by: Lora Peppers ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** If your obituary is not found here and you would like a special look up, you may send $5.00 and an self-addressed stamped envelope to: Lora Peppers - Phone (318) 327-1490 Reference Department Fax (318) 327-1373 Ouachita Parish Public Library 1800 Stubbs Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 The Monroe News-Star Thursday, June 3, 1909 Page 6, column 2 Mrs. D. M. Campbell Mrs. D.M. Campbell, a noble woman and mother, died at her home in Lower Peach Tree, Alabama, on Thursday, May 20, 1909 at 4 o'clock a.m. Mrs. Campbell was the mother of Mrs. G. A. Burnett of this city. She left her husband, three sons, Dr. I(?) M. Campbell of Mobile, Ala. Mr. R.L. Campbell of Lower Peach Tree and Mr. Sam Campbell of Memphis: two daughters. Mrs. Kennedy of Lower Peach Tree and Mrs. Burnett of Monroe. Although removed from our midst by the will of God, this noble character is mourned by the family and a host of friends. She is in that great home beyond, not built with mortal hands, where she awaits the coming of her breaved family. The Monroe News-Star Friday, June 4, 1909 Page 10, column 4 Old Morehouse Citizen Dead Mr. Malhom Jones, an old and respected citizen of Morehouse parish died at his home in Bonita yesterday afternoon. Mr. Jones was eighty-five years old and had resided in the parish for the past sixty years. The Monroe News-Star Friday, June 11, 1909 Page 2 , column 6 Mrs. Barkdull Natchez, Miss., June 8.- A telegram from Fort Smith, Ark., conveys the announcement of the death in that city yesterday morning of Mrs. Barkdull, mother of J.K. Barkdull, local manager for the Pittsburg Coal Company and one of the most prominent citizens of this city: Mrs. Barkdull was 81 years of age. She died at the home of her son, L.P. Barkdull, a leading cotton buyer at Fort Smith. Interment took place at Fort Smith, Ark.. Referring to the above, we desire to say that Mrs. Barkdull was well known in Monroe, where she was loved and esteemed for her many noble qualities of heart and mind. She was the mother of Mrs. T.O. Brewer and Mrs. Robert W. Faulk and the wife of Dr. L.P. Barkdull, who for several years prior to and during the Civil War, was the physician in charge of the asylum at Jackson. The Monroe News-Star Monday, June 14, 1909 Page 2, column 4 In Memory of George Crockett Phillips I cannot say, and I will not say, That he is dead-he's just away, With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair, It needs must be, since he lingers there. George Crockett Phillips was born in Nashville, Tenn. on the 3rd day of October, 1848, and died at Lonwa, near Monroe, on the 29th day of May, 1909. He was the son of captian C.W. Phillips, commission merchant and planter and earnest Confederate, who with his company, served under the immediate command of General Albert Sydney Johnson. His mother was Miss Rebecca Jane Crockett, who was the daughter of George and Margaret Crockett of Nashville, Tenn. There survive him his aged mother, his sisters, Mrs. S.D. McEnery, Mrs. Horace Frierson and Mrs. E.H. Hatcher and his brother, C.W. Phillips. A brother, Frank, died during the Civil War, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret McEwen, died nineteen years ago. His home, presided over by his mother, was known for its hospitality: and all the environments of culture and elegance. Young people were attracted to it and there was no more pleasing sight than to see young lady visitors gathered around the aged hostess, listening to her brilliant conversation. Like her son, George, she was fond of books and her conversation was accompanied by a most gracious manner and a sweet and melodious voice. Amid these scenes of social pleasure he was always present and always ready to contribute by his wit and social graces. The announcement of the sudden death of George Phillips created profound sorrow in his home city, in his immediate neighborhood and in distant parts of the State, where he had many friends. All recognized his sterling worth, genial disposition and habitual courtesy and that a true and good man and useful citizen had passed away. He was educated on the island of Jersey in the English Channel, where he became a thorough scholar, inspired by the loftiest ideas of civic virtue characteristic of the Englishman. This inspiration never left him and on all occasions he was pronounced in his condemnation of any departure from or any lax performance of duty to the country, whether in the courts, the jury box or in executive chambers or legislative halls. When he returned to his home and found conditions existing such as prevailed in the reconstruction period, he was among the first to answer the call of duty and restore the State to its ancient dignity and prestige. Every one in Ouachita and adjoining parishes knew of his vigorous attack upon the common enemy. It was only those who were intimate with him who know of his mental equipment. His mind was vigorous and well furnished. His knowledge of history, ancient and modern classics was extensive. He kept thoroughly informed on current literature and events, political and social problems. He spent laborious hours in the day looking after large interests intrusted to him and at night he went to his books, magazines and papers, which occupied his attention, with few exceptions, until midnight and often towards morning. He never made ostentatious use of his knowledge and it was only to congenial friends in moments of intimacy that he would discuss matters beyond ordinary conversation. His devotion to his aged mother was one of the most beautiful traits of his character. It was his delight to be near her, to read to her and to converse with her and in these moments his lovable disposition was in its fullest play and he was happy, seemingly forgetting all the cares and tribulations of the planter. In these moments of happy intercourse between them there was a child-like simplicity between mother and son. He was just to his employees, charitable to them and took care of them in health and sickness. That they had a warm affection for him was manifest in their sincere mourning when they looked upon him for the last time and sorrowfully followed him to the grave. He had no ambition for political honors, but never failed to perform his civic duties. He took an active part in politics, and his conduct in public matters was always on a high plane. He was a delegate often to parish, district and State conventions and to the Democratic national convention at Chicago on 1896, and at one time a member of the police jury of this parish. He was a Democrat of the old school and had the strongest conviction that his party should not in the least depart from the teaching of its founder, Thomas Jefferson. He always brought to its councils sound judgment and common sense. In his dealings with his party associates, in fact, with all who came in contact with him, he was pleasing and persuasive, accompanied by a dignity which permitted no undue familiarity. He was loved for his noble and generous character. He was admired by those who recognized in him a brave and chivalrous gentlemen, one who never imposed upon the weak nor feared the strong. He was loyal to his friends and never forgot the most humble of his acquaintances. Where can such another be found? His light has faded- "Gone, gone is the noble eye And the grasp of the genial hand, But beyond the nights here breaks the light On a soul in a better land." The Monroe News-Star Monday, June 28, 1909 Page 2, Column 3 Mrs. Norbone Clark Dead The sad intelligence reached Monroe on yesterday by wire of the death of Mrs. Norbone Clark at her home in Mobile, Ala., on Saturday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Her aunt, Mrs. E.T. Lamkin and Miss Marguerite Lamkin had been with her for the past two weeks, since her condition became so critical. Mr. E.T. Lamkin left Saturday night to join them. At present no message has been received by relatives or friends as to the funeral, whether it will be held here or in Mobile. Mrs. Clark, as Miss Minnie Logan, will be remembered as one of the most beautiful young ladies that Monroe ever claimed, which distinction was also given her throughout Alabama after she became Mrs. Warborne Clark. In the midst of love and happiness she was snatched away from an idolizing husband and two devoted little ones. It has been scarcely two months ago when Mrs. Clark with a party of friends were the victims of an automobile accident, three of the party being killed almost instantly. Mrs. Clark remaining almost entirely unconcious up to her death. The Monroe News-Star Tuesday, June 29, 1909 Page 4, Column 4 Death of Mrs N.R. Clarke No event of recent years caused so much sorrow and such profound sympathy of relatives and friends as the death at 8:30 o'clock last night of Mildred Logan Clarke, the beloved wife of Hon. Norborne R. Clarke of this city. Endowed with youth, beauty and charm of manner, Mrs. Clarke was a favorite with all who knew her. In her girlhood she was the belle of any society, attracting admirers by her looks, her modesty of demeanor, her vivacity and gentleness. It was all out of harmony with so lovely a being that the end should have been so distressful. While enjoying a spring golf meting near Pensacola on the 20th of April last, there was an accident to an automobile party, occasioned by a collision between the automobile and an electric train; Mrs. Gonzalez of Pensacola was killed and Mrs. J.M. Muldon of the same city and Mrs. Clarke of Mobile were injured. As first reported, the injuries received by Mrs. Clarke were considered serious, but not necessarily fatal, consisting of a broken limb and a contusion upon the head; but the dear lady never fully recovered consciousness, a sign of deep-seated injury, nor did recovery mark the treatment of the broken limb. For two sad months she lingered, growing weaker with time, and at last her gentle spirit breathed its way from the scenes of earthly suffering into the great Beyond. In all this period of anxious waiting for signs of a restoration that never came, there has been deepest concern shown by the whole community, and every attention has been given. For the bereaved husband especially fullest sympathy has been felt and expressed-all evidencing the great love felt for him and for his life's companion so sorely stricken. Mrs. Mildred Logan Clarke was the daughter of I.D.B and Mrs. Sallie Wall Richardson Logan of Louisiana, both deceased. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana, August 13, 1881, and became the wife of Judge Clake January 16, 1901. She leaves her husband, two children, a sister, Mrs. John Ewing Garner, whose home is near Nashville, Tenn. and an aunt, Mrs. Lamkin of Monroe, La. Mrs. Clarke was a devoted member of Christ Church congregation, and from Christ Church the funeral will take place as announced elsewhere, with interment in Pine Crest cemetery.-Mobile Register, Sunday. # # #