--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 18 Sept 1919
MRS. MARGIE ALAMAN
--from Thursday's Daily Services over the remains of Mrs. Margie Alaman which arrived this morning from Bauxite, were held under the auspices of the Woodmen Circle and interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Alaman was a daughter of the late Esley Stone of Conway. She was formerly the wife of Joe Beavers, and has several relatives here. Of the immediate family, Mrs. Alaman is survived by her husband and two children, residents of Bauxite.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 17 Jul 1931
SPRINGFIELD
News was received last week by Mrs. Alma Cunningham of the death of her aunt, Mrs. F.S. Allison, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hettie Burks, in Calif. Mrs. Allison will be remembered here as the widow of Frank Mallett and sister-in-law of "Aunt" Hettie Mallett, Mrs. Cunningham's mother. She had made her home for some time at Rock Springs, Texas, and was visiting her daughter at the time of her death. She is survived by several children besides the two Mallett children, Mrs. Burks and Ben Mallett of Little Rock.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 19 Dec 1925
WELL KNOWN FORMER MERCHANT HERE DEAD
Funeral services for Charles Middleton Armistead, aged 63, of Huges (Hughes), Ark., formerly a well known merchant of this city, were held at the First Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.P. Henderson. Mr. Armistead died at his home at Hughes Friday morning and the body was brought here this morning. Pall-bearers appointed to serve at the funeral were L.S. Dunaway, J.D. Dunaway, W.M. Harrell, C.E. Durham, H.B. Ingram, C.H. Newbern, Dr. H.E. Cureton, D.O. Harton, W.H. Duncan, Frank E. Robins, W.N. Owen, and W.D. Cole.
Mr. Armistead was a native of Mississippi and came to Conway when a young man, engaging in the mercantile business here for a number of years ago for North Little Rock and later moved to Hughes, Ark. He is survived by his wife, two sons, T.R. Armistead of Memphis and R.P. Armistead of Lea Feria, Tex., one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Farmer of Little Rock, and one brother, K.A. Armistead of Memphis.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 30 Nov 1942
MRS. E.H. ATKINSON, 67, DIES AT GREENBRIER SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Mrs. E.H. Atkinson, aged 67, whose death occurred at her daughter's home at Greenbrier late Saturday, were held at Mt. Pleasant Church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in charge of Doolin's Funeral Home. Mrs. Atkinson had been ill three months. She was a native of Mt. Vernon and had lived in the Mt. Pleasant and Greenbrier communities all her life. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Laura Hall of Damascus, Mrs. Letha Matthews of Jacksonville, Mrs. Janie Green of Greenbrier, and Mrs. Elzora Sledge of Lake Village; eight sons, Silas, Euel, and Floyd of Little Rock, David of Ada, Okla., Arthur, Herman, and Amon of Greenbrier, and Luther Atkinson of Eunice, La.; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie McDaniel of Dermott; and six brothers, Jess, David, Dan, and Robert Fowler of Dermott, and Thomas and John Fowler of Damascus.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 28 Aug 1941
EZEKIEL H. ATKINSON DIES AT MT. PLEASANT; LEFT 12 CHILDREN
Ezekiel H. Atkinson, aged 72, well known farmer and father of 12 living children, died Wednesday afternoon at his home in the Mt. Pleasant community, near Quitman, after an illness of three months. He was a native of Georgia, where he was born March 05, 1869, and had lived in this state since 1890. He was a member of the Methodist Church. surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Rosetta Fowler Atkinson; eight sons, Floyd of Quitman, Arthur, Amos, and Herman of Greenbrier, Silas and Euel of Little Rock, Luther of Eunice, La., and David Atkinson of Ada, Okla; four daughters, Mrs. Aletha Matthews of Conway, Mrs. Janie Green of Greenbrier, Mrs. Laura Hall of Damascus, and Mrs. Zora Sledge of Lake Village; one brother, Joe Atkinson of Enders; and a sister, Mrs. Maggie Rogers of Plainview.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant Church this afternoon by Rev. Emmet Wilson and Rev. J.M. Talkington. Burial in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery was in charge of Doolin's Funeral Home. Pall bearers were Ryburn Brown, William Rowlett, Austin Johnson, Ralph New, Sherman Fureigh, and Ray Bates, active, and A.M. Brown, W.A. Bates, R.S. Swor, Fred Martin, G.H. Tarver, Henry Sims, L.D. Crafton, and Claud Dunaway, honorary.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 06 Jul 1948
NAYLOR
We were sorry to hear of Leonard Austin of Conway getting killed. He was buried here Tuesday afternoon. The bereaved have our sympathy.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 08 Jul 1948 (Wkly)
MT. VERNON
We were sorry to learn of the death of Leonard Austin, which occurred Sunday afternoon. We extend sympathy to the bereaved.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 08 Dec 1944
HOWARD AVRA DIES IN LITTLE ROCK HOSPITAL FOLLOWING OPERATION
Howard Avra, aged 46, farmer and member of a well known family of the Vilonia area, died at the Baptist State hospital in Little Rock early today following an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Avra had been ill eight days.
Born in Vilonia June 08, 1898, he had lived in Faulkner County all his life. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Avra. Mr. Avra was a member of the Baptist Church and Woodmen of the World.
Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lina Blessing Avra; a daughter, Mrs. Montie Rose Petty of North Little Rock; three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Hathcock of North Little Rock, Mrs. Luella Graddy of Vilonia, and Mrs. Viola Fugatt of Calif.; and six brothers, Seaman 1-c L.A., Jr., of the navy, Heber and Felix of Vilonia, Earnerst of North Little Rock, Fred and David ("Bill") Avra of Conway.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 13 Jul 1962
MRS. LEE AVRA OF VILONIA DIES
Mrs. Jodie Hartley Avra, 87, a resident of Arkansas for 70 years, died today (July 13, 1962) at the Richardson Rest Home.
Mrs. Avra was born September 30, 1874, in Mississippi, a daughter of Zack and Sue Jones Hartley. She formerly lived in Vilonia.
She was the widow of Lee Avra. She was a member of the Beryl Baptist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mamie Hathcock and Mrs. Viola Fugatt of North Little Rock, and Mrs. Lou Ella Graddy of Conway; six sons, Earnerst Avra of North Little Rock, J.D. ("Bill"), Felix, Fred, and Heber Avra of Conway, and L.A. Avra of Vilonia; 26 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Beryl Baptist Church by the Rev. Walter R. Ayers, the Rev. E.F. Simmons, and the Rev. P.E. Turner. Burial will be at New Liberty Cemetery by Doolin Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be T.Z. Hartley, Jack Spears, Wayne Jeffries, Rayo McHenry, and Jim Joe and Cecil Graddy.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 31 Mar 1978
MRS. FERREL AVRA
Mrs. Ellen H. Avra, 75, of 618 Center Street, died today (March 31, 1978) at Conway Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Ferrel Avra. [widow of Fred Avra]
Mrs. Avra was born October 29, 1902, in Faulkner County, a daughter of Thomas K. and Lula Carter Hazel. She was a member of Second Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Sam Avra of Conway and Tom Avra of Norman (Montgomery Co.); two daughters, Mrs. Joan Connell of Conway and Mrs. Rosemary Craig of North Little Rock; five brothers, Enos, Euel, and Quinn Hazel, all of Conway; Ben Hazel of Phoenix, Ariz., and Eldon Hazel of Nevada; six sisters, Mrs. Clara Stephens, Mrs. Tommy Graham, Mrs. Eunice McHenry, Mrs. Mamie White, and Mrs. Jean Bryant, all of Conway, and Mrs. Mary Venable of North Little Rock; a stepbrother, Chester Harris of Conway; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at McNutt Chapel with the Rev. Jack Bloxom and the Rev. Clyde Coleman officiating. Burial will be made in Old Liberty Cemetery.
The family will be at the Sam Avra home on High (Highway) 286 East.
Pallbearers will be Lee Edward White, L.C. Corbett, Dean Parker, Bob Feese, Robert McClain, and Jim Graddy.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 09 Feb 1966
DEATH CLAIMS FRED H. AVRA
Fred H. Avra, 65, a retired employee of International Shoe Co., died at 1 a.m. today (February 09, 1966) at his home, 618 Center Street, following a heart attack. He collapsed as he was preparing to eat breakfast.
Mr. Avra was born October 06, 1900, in Faulkner County, [and] had lived in Conway 20 years, moving here from the Liberty community. He was a son of the late L.A. and Jodie Hartley Avra. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church here.
Mr. Avra married the former Ferrell Hazel on January 07, 1922, and she survives.
Other survivors are two sons, Tom Avra of Norman and Sam Avra of Conway; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Craig of Little Rock and Mrs. William E. Connell, Jr., of San Diego, Calif.; five brothers, Bill Avra of Conway, Heber, Felix, and L.A. Avra, Jr., all of Beryl, and Earnest Avra of North Little Rock; three sisters, Mrs. H.G. Hathcock and Mrs. Merlin Fugatt of North Little Rock, and Mrs. Tom Joe Graddy of Conway; and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by McNutt Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 20 Aug 1984
MRS. AVRA
Mrs. Lina Blessing Avra, 81, of Troup, Texas, formerly of Vilonia and the widow of Howard Avra, died Saturday (August 18, 1984).
She was a Baptist.
Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Mona Petty of Tyler, Texas; a brother, Eldridge Blessing of Heber Springs; and two sisters,, Mrs. Itha Jones of North Little Rock and Mrs. Dessie Grady of Vilonia.
A graveside service was held today in New Liberty Cemetery near Conway by North Little Rock Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 16 Mar 1922
HAMLET
The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bailey has erysipelas and is not expected to live. --15 March (date of reporting)
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 16 Mar 1922
LOUISE BAILEY
--from Wednesday's Daily
Louise, six-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bailey, died at their home at Hamlet early today after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral was to be held this afternoon at New Liberty Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 18 Nov 1959
W.F. BAILEY, 89, DIES AT ENOLA
William Franklin Bailey, 89, retired Enola farmer, died today at Memorial hospital.
A lifelong resident of Arkansas, he was born at Pearson (Cleburne Co.), a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey.
He was a Presbyterian.
Survivors include three sons, Clark Bailey of Vimy Ridge, Elisha and Alex Bailey, both of Enola; two daughters, Mrs. C.F. Poe and Mrs. G.F. Lasley, both of Enola; one sister, Mrs. B.S. Shock of Conway; two brothers, J.T. and W.A. Bailey, both of Little Rock; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Marcus Hill Church with the Rev. John R. Shell officiating. Burial will be in Marcus Hill Cemetery by Pence's Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will include Russell and Lee Brown, Calvin Shock, Cecil and Oden Bailey, Elija Bailey, and all nephews. Honorary pallbearers will include Dr. Keller Lieblong, Homer Lane, Tom D Reedy, Albert Bell, Jess Brady, and S.E. Lasley.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 05 Jul 1952
SHANNON J. BAILEY, FORMER CARPENTER, DIES AT HOME HERE
Shannon Joseph Baiely, 34-year-old former carpenter, succumbed last night at his home on route 4, Conway. Death was caused by a rheumatic heart condition, from which he had suffered since 1948.
Born November 24, 1918, Mr. Bailey was a son of Joe and Willie Watson Bailey. A life resident of Conway, he was disabled in World War II, having served from November 24, 1942, to October 1945.
Mr. Bailey was married to the former Laura Jean Rorie on August 28, 1946.
Survivors include his wife, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bailey, Conway; two sisters, Mrs. O.D. Starkey, Conway, and Mrs. Pierce Finton, Hodge, La.; two brothers, Ermon and Frank Bailey, Conway; and his grandmother, Mrs. Ida Bailey, Conway.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the home of his parents. The Rev. Bernice Hogan will officiate. Burial will be at the New Liberty Cemetery, in charge of Pence Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Holwyn Hamlett, Carmen Hazel, J.W. DeJarnett, Bill Carter, Hassell Bailey, and Bailey Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be J.E. Keathley, Dr. Keller Lieblong, N.D. Purtle, Ed Wilson, Lee Milligan, L.A. Munn, Glenn Donnell, J.B. Brown, Jr., Jolly Meyers, and Ralph Jeffries.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 22 Oct 1979
MRS. JOE BAILEY
Mrs. Willie Mae Watson Bailey, 90, of Route 4, Conway died Sunday (October 21, 1979) at Conway Memorial Hospital. She was a retired employee of Blue Ribbon Shoe Store and the widow of Joe Bailey.
Mrs. Bailey was born September 10, 1889, in the Liberty community, a daughter of George Henry and Amanda Sanson Watson. She was a member of Christadelphian Tabernacle and Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle.
Surviving are two sons, Erman and Frank Bailey, both of Conway; a daughter, Mrs. Holly Starkey of Benton; three brothers, B.A. Watson of Conway; Paul Watson of Laramie, Wyo., and Eugene Watson of El Paso, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Zora Ross of Modesto, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McNutt Chapel with the Rev. Larry Markum officiating. Burial will be in New Liberty Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 06 Jan 1978
J.V. BALLARD
Jesse Vernon Ballard, 74, 2025 Independence Avenue, died Thursday (January 05, 1978) at Conway Memorial Hospital. He was a retired farmer and cotton gin operator.
Mr. Ballard was born February 06, 1903, in Faulkner County, a son of James L. and Emily Bryant Ballard. He was a Baptist.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Luda Bennett Ballard; five sons, Jesse, Jr., and James Lewis Ballard, both of Holly, Mich., Frank Ballard of Fairburn, Georgia, Roger Ballard of Piggott, and Rick Ballard of Ithaca, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Ann McKay of Brookland (Craighead Co.) and Miss Cynthia Ballard of Piggott; two brothers, Claud Ballard of Conway and Guy Ballard of Little Rock; eight sisters, Mrs Emma Lou Land of Florida, Mrs. Ruth Goreman, Mrs. Gladys Sargent, and Mrs. Flo Kesseck, all of Clinton, and Mrs. Myrtle Riddling and Mrs. Elsie Satterfield, both of Little Rock; 14 grandchildren and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in McNutt Chapel. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Raymond, Jesse, Jeff, Doyce, and Jack Ballard, and Steve Edward Stephens.
MRS. BANISTER, 81, GREENBRIER NATIVE, SUCCUMBS THURSDAY
Mrs. Amanda Manerva Banister, aged 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.M. Kessinger, in Forrest City at 9:30 p.m., Thursday. Mrs. Banister was a sister of Anthony Tucker of Conway.
She was born in Greenbrier and had lived in Forrest City ten years. The widow of W.E. Banister, she had been ill two weeks before her death.
In addition to her daughter and brother, she is survived by three sons, O.E. of Greenbrier, Willie of Forrest City and Dr. B.F. Banister of Guy; one other daughter, Mrs. Mary Allen of Guy; three half-sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Sims and Mrs. Sammie Glover of Guy, and Mrs. Maude Jenkins of Biscoe; three half-brothers, Fred Tucker of Little Rock, Bonnie Tucker of Guy, and Arthur Tucker of Pleasant Valley; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Rev. G.L. Richardson of Guy and Rev. W.D. Bowman of North Little Rock will conduct funeral services at Guy Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday. McNutt Funeral Home will be in charge of interment at Copperas Springs Cemetery.
BANISTER RITES TO BE SUNDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. W.E. Banister, who died in Forrest City Thursday, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Guy Baptist Church. Rev. G.L. Richardson of Guy and Rev. W.D. Bowman of North Little Rock will officiate and McNutt Funeral Home will be in charge of burial at Copperas Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Walter Davis, Floyd Squires, Theota Griffith, Bill Fielder, Buddy Houston, and Herman Stewart, all grandsons-in-law of Mrs. Banister.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 03 Nov 1910
MRS. J.L. BANISTER DEAD
Passes Away After Long Illness--Long Resident of Conway
--from Saturday's Daily
Mrs. John L. Banister died at the family residence yesterday afternoon after a long illness. The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock and the services were conducted by Rev. J.B. Stevenson. Mrs. Banister had been a resident of Conway since November 18, 1881, having moved here from Tippah Co., Mississippi, where she was married in 1867 to John L. Banister. She was born in Fayette County, Georgia, September 16, 1840. She was the mother of five children, all of whom are now living. W.L., Guy Anna Banister of Conway, and Tom D. Banister of Fort Smith, Ed Banister of Little Rock, and her husband survive her, besides a host of friends who will regret to learn of her death.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 25 Jun 1914
J.L. BANISTER SUCCUMBS TO PARALYSIS ATTACK
--from Monday's Daily
J.L. Banister, aged 74, who sustained an attack of paralysis and hemorage of the brain on last Thursday morning, died at his home on Prince Street yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. It was thought by the attending physicians, on account of his advanced age, that the stroke would prove fatal. Funeral services were held from the residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock, being conducted by Rev. E.R. Steel. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Banister was buried near Fayetteville, Georgia, in August 1841. He moved to Mississippi when a child, and came to Arkansas 32 years ago. He fought in the Union army three years during the Civil War. One daughter, Miss Guyanna Banister, three sons, William L. and Edward Banister of Conway, and Thos. D. Banister of Fort Smith, and several grandchildren survive him.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 25 Oct 1950
GUY
Sympathy goes to Mrs. B.F. Banister and Dr. and Mrs. Banister, Jr., over the death of their husband and father. He will be missed by all around this community.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 23 Oct 1950
B.F. BANISTER, GUY PHYSICIAN, DIED HERE TODAY
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Banister, aged 60, died of coronary thrombosis in Dickerson clinic here today. A lifelong resident of Arkansas, Dr. Banister practiced medicine 40 years of Guy. He was first stricken, August 08.
Born February 07, 1890, at Greenbrier, Dr. Banister was a son of W.E. and Amanda Tucker Banister. He was graduated in 1911 from the University of Arkansas medical school. Dr. Banister was a member of Guy Lodge No. 746, F and AM, and was a member of the Faulkner County Medical Society. He was a Missionary Baptist.
Dr. Banister married the former Ida Galyon, May 17, 1911.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Guy Baptist Church by Rev. J.N. Farish, pastor, and Rev. E.T. Herring of Quitman. Masonic services and burial will be in Copperas Springs Cemetery. Burial will be by McNutt Funeral Home.
Survivors include his widow; a son, Dr. B.F. Banister of Conway; two brothers, O.E. Banister of Greenbrier, and J.W. Banister of Forrest City; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Allen of Greenbrier and Mrs. Ida Kessinger of Forrest City; and one grandchild.
Active pallbearers will be Masons. Honorary pallbearers will be Julius Thorn, J.J. Stacks, C.P. Horton, E. Garland Ward, E.P. Lieblong and R.L. Lieblong of Conway, members of the Faulkner County Medical Society, and Dr. H.J. Hall of Clinton.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 22 May 1924
DONALD M. BANISTER
Donald M. Banister, 12-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. B.F. Banister, died at their home at Guy at 6 o'clock this morning. Funeral services were to be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at Copperas Springs Cemetery, near Guy. Donald is survived by his parents and one brother.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 16 Apr 1986
CARL A. BARLEY
Carl A. Barley, 89, of Little Rock, formerly of Conway, died Tuesday (April 15, 1986).
Born February 16, 1897, in Conway, a son of George A. and Nancy E. Thomas Barley, he was a retired manager of the doctor's parking lot at Cedar's of Lebanon Hospital at Los Angeles and a member of Breeze Nazarene Church at Pasadena, Calif.
Survivors are a son, James C. Barley of El Dorado; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ennis Basile of Ventura, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Nettie Lusk and Mrs. Nelle Spears, both of Little Rock, Mrs. Ruby Robins of Conway, and Mrs. Audrey Bullock of Calif.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. tomorrow at Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Dean Clements officiating. Burial will be by McNutt Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, 18 Sep 1924
MT. NEBO
"Uncle" Tom Bean died one day last week. The bereaved have our sympathy.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 26 Nov 1928
C.J. BEAN
C.J. Bean died yesterday afternoon at his home five miles east of Conway. Funeral services were to have been held this afternoon.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 27 Nov 1928
C.J. BEAN FUNERAL
Dr. E.P.J. Garrott Monday afternoon conducted the funeral services for C.J. Bean, who died Sunday at his home in Saltillo, near Conway. Several from Conway attended the services.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 01 Dec 1928
SALTILLO
The body of Claud Beene was laid to rest in Oak Bowery Cemetery Monday. Rev. E.P.J. Garrott conducted the funeral services. Mr. Beene leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his going away. The bereaved family have our heartfelt sympathy.
From the Log Cabin Democrat of Conway, Faulkner, AR: Thurs Edition/28 Sep 1943
Jackson Ross BECKETT
--from Wednesday's Daily
Jackson Ross Beckett, 85, citizen of the Beckett Mtn. Community in northeast Faulkner county for 72 Years and son of the pioneer for whom the community Was named, died at 10 o'clock Tuesday night in a Hospital at Searcy, after 11 days illness of heart Disease. Mr. Beckett was born in Calapoosa county, Ala., February 16, 1858, and came with his parents, Marion and Lucinda Miles Beckett, to Arkansas in November, 1871. They homesteaded land on the Mountain and the elder Beckett donated ground for The church and schoolhouse. Mr. Beckett was Married December 29, 1891, to Laura Cargile, who Died march 3, 1904, and he made his home with His son, M. D. Beckett. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Besides the son, he is survived By three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Cook and Mrs. Jewel Leach of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Ruby Skaggs Of Yukon, Okla.; a brother, M. W. Beckett of Conway; a sister, Mrs. Anna Hill of El Paso, Ark.; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's cemetery Thursday at 2p.m. by Rev. Walter Maddox. Burial Will be in charge of Doolin's Funeral Home.
-from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 29 Oct 1935
REPUBLICAN
Mrs. Beene, who for two weeks was a sufferer from paralysis, died here Saturday. She is survived by her husband, two sons, a daughter, and several grandchildren. We are not closely acquainted with the family, as they have only recently come here.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 11 Jul 1961
ENOLA MAN LOSES LIFE ON HIGHWAY
A 53-year-old Enola merchant was fatally injured last night when he lost control of his automobile and the machine struck a bridge abutment on Highway 107, two miles south of Enola.
Dead is Albert Newman Bell.
He died at Memorial Hospital about an hour and a half after the accident. He was brought to the hospital by McNutt ambulance.
Bell owned and operated a grocery store and service station at Enola.
His son, Neil Bell, was killed before Thanksgiving in 1951 in a highway accident south of Mayflower.
State Trooper Leo Wilcox said Bell passed a truck driven by Jimmy Pearce, 18, of Vilonia and lost control when his auto hit some loose gravel on the newly-coated road. The car skidded into the south abutment of Muddy Bayou bridge.
Wilcox said Bell's car made slight contact with the Pearce truck before it struck the bridge. The truck ran off the road into a ditch, but neither Pearce, nor his twin brothers, Raymond and Ronald, 17, were hurt.
Bell's car was demolished.
He had been to the Beryl community to aid in removing church benches from the Enola Church Christ for a revival scheduled to open July 19. He was traveling ahead of Willard Melton and Coleman Poe, hauling the benches in a truck. Bell had planned to obtain assistance in unloading the benches at the church.
He was born October 04, 1907, at Formosa (Van Buren County) and had lived at Enola 16 years. He was a son of the late Walter and Maggie Wilkes Bell.
He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Heffington Bell of Enola; a son, B.W. Bell of Linwood, Calif.; a brother, Carroll F. Bell of Nolfolk, Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Powell of Black Oak, Mrs. Viola Hundley of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Bessie Watson of Bay; three half-brothers, Vernon Bell of Calif., Bud Bell of Missouri, and Roy Bell of Clarkton, Missouri; four half-sisters and four grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by McNutt Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 12 Jul 1961
A.N. BELL RITES TO BE TOMORROW
Funeral for Albert N. Bell, 53, who met death Monday night when his automobile crashed into a bridge abutment near Enola, will be held at the Enola Church of Christ at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. B.G. Hogan will officiate and burial will be in Heffington Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are to include Fabern Smith, O.K. Sanders, Coleman Poe, Lish Baily, Sam Woodward, Jason J. Pettey, Thomas Hoggard and Verd Brady. Honorary pallbearers: Burgess Anthony, B.S., L.J., and V.A. Shock, Fred Ross, Dr. Fred Gordy, Jr., Grady Lasley, L.E. Smith, Clovis, Loy, and Dee Bradke, E.R. Harper, Brady, and Grady Gadberry, J.C. Dawson, Frank Keathley, Harold Brady, H.I. Lasley, J.T. Duckett, W.M. Sanders, and Tommy Davis.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 24 Mar 1939
PLEASANT VALLEY
Bob Bell was buried here last week. To the bereaved family we extend sympathy.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 21 Mar 1939
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kind expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings during the great loss of our dear husband and father. Especially do we thank Rev. W.M. Harper and Dr. E.P.J. Garrott.
--Mrs. R.L. Bell and Children.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 15 Oct 1954
ROBERT LEE BIVENS, FATHER OF CONWAY MAN, SUCCUMBS
Robert Lee Bivens, an 82-year-old retired carpenter and father of C.R. Bivens, 601 Center Street, died Wednesday at a Little Rock hospital. He had been ill more than a year. He was unconscious after suffering a stroke two weeks ago.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. today at Griffin-Leggett Funeral Chapel in Little Rock, and burial was at Roselawn Cemetery.
Mr. Bivens, a native of Guy, had lived in Little Rock since early childhood.
Other survivors are a son, J.L. Bivens of Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. Edith Toepel of Durmont, N.J.; three brothers, William and Ernest Bivens of Quitman and Arch Bivens of Oklahoma City, Okla.; five sisters, Mrs. Lula Avery and Mrs. Cora Hopkins of Little Rock, Mrs. Mary White of Searcy, Mrs. Josie Morrison of Doniphan, Mo., and Mrs. Annie Bailey of Quitman; and three grandchildren.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 04 Aug 1954
ALFRED H. BIVENS, 68, RESIDENT OF ROWLETT COMMUNITY, DIES
A 68-year-old Greenbrier farmer, Alfred H. Bivens, died early yesterday at Memorial Hospital after a year's illness. A native of Quitman and lifelong resident of Faulkner County, he lived in the Rowlett community.
Masonic rites were held at 3 p.m. today at Guy Baptist Church and interment was at Copperas Springs Cemetery. The Rev. J.N. Farrish and B.G. Hogan officiated.
Survivors are his wife; four sons, Herman of Quitman, J.D. Pasadena, Tex., E.J. of Florence, Ala., and Bentley of North Little Rock; four daughters, Mrs. Eva Lou Fielder of Pontiac, Mich., Mrs. Nina Frank Glover of North Little Rock, Mrs. Ada Clendenin and Mrs. Maxine Sims of Quitman; four brothers, Will and Ernest of Quitman, Arch of Oklahoma City, Okla., and R.L. of Little Rock; five sisters, Mrs. Cora Hopkins and Mrs. Lula Avra of Little Rock, Mrs. Mary White of Searcy, Mrs. Josie Morris of Doniphan, Missouri, and Mrs. Annie Bailey of Quitman.
Active pallbearers were J.A. Harris, Dr. Robert Smith, Lewis Bivens, Joe Deal Shelby, Roy B. Rowlett, Jim Bailey, Loyd White, and Charles Adams.
Honorary pallbearers were Frank Fielder, Dr. Kellar Lieblong, Dr. B.F. Banister, M.E. Price, J.C. Rickles, Junior Doggett, I.H. DeBusk, E.S. Henderson, Jim Sparkman, J.H. Karber, Moses Flowers, and Glover Joyner.
Masonic pallbearers were I.H. Fielder, Fred Wilson, Elmo Glover, Henry Clendenin, A.T. Fielder, the Rev. J.N. Farrish, Joe Castleberry, and Fred Wiedower.
MRS. HARRIET A. BIVENS
The body of Ms. Harriett Ann Bivens of near Quitman, who died Saturday at a hospital in Little Rock, arrived here Sunday morning, and was carried to Guy, where interment will be made.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 24 Mar 1927
NEW HOME
Mrs. H.A. Biven's of this place, who was operated on at the Baptist Hospital last week, died last Saturday at 1 o'clock. She had been in poor health for some time with cancer of the stomach. She leaves four sons and five daughters to mourn her loss, and many other relatives.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 26 Mar 1927
GUY
"Grandma" Bivens of New Home was buried at the Copperas Springs Cemetery Monday. We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 30 Jan 1936
MRS. R.D. BLACKWELL, NATIVE OF CONWAY, DIES
Mrs. Lucy Blackwell, aged 64, wife of R.D. Blackwell, died of pneumonia at 7:30 Wednesday night, at the family home, 327 Locust Avenue. Mrs. Blackwell was a native and lifelong resident of Faulkner and was born in the Holland community, April 03, 1871. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Edgar and Billie of Conway; four daughters, Mrs. Lillian Fugatt and Mrs. Gertrude Fulmer of Vilonia, Mrs. Adele Simmons of Little Rock, and Miss Cora Blackwell of Conway; five brothers, A.L. and Hazel Mabry of Conway, John and Tom Mabry of Holland, and J.A. Mabry of Plainview, Tex.; and three sisters, Mrs. C.R. Berry and Mrs. I.M. Campbell and Mrs. Tom McDonald of Vilonia.
Funeral services will be at the Blackwell home tomorrow at 10 a.m. by Dr. E.P.J. Garott, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery, northeast of Conway, in charge of Doolin's Funeral Home.
Pall-bearers will be as follows: Active---Bert Woodruff, Herman Hogan, Louis Moore, Louis McKinney, T.O. Day, and Ralph Wofford. Honorary--W.C. Day, R.C. Lewellyn, George Joseph, M.F. Gates, A.J. Meadors, J.R. Edwards, and Guy A. Simmons, Sr.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 23 Jan 1962
T.E. BLACKWELL SUCCUMBS HERE
Thomas Edgar Blackwell, 73, died today (January 23, 1962) at Richardson Nursing Home after a long illness.
Mr. Balckwell was born June 04, 1888, at Holland and had resided in Conway for seven years. He was a son of the late Richard and Lucy Mabry Blackwell. He was a Baptist.
Survivors are a brother, Billy Blackwell of Little Rock, and three sisters, Mrs. John E. Fugatt and Mrs. Lee Fulmer, both of Conway, and Mrs. Guy A. Simmons, Jr., of Kansas City, Kan.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. tomorrow at McNutt Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Walter K. Ayers, the Rev. E.F. Simmons, and the Rev. William West. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be nephews, Heber Avra, Jimmie, Leon, and Clarence Day, Merlin Fugatt, and Paul Fulmer.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 25 Sep 1936
RICHARD D. BLACKWELL DIES SUDDENLY TODAY
Richard D. Blackwell, 74, farmer, died from a heart attack early today at hishome, 327 Locust Ave. Mr. Blackwell lived about two hours after he was stricken. He was born December 08, 1861, at Oxford, Mississippi, and had lived in Faulkner County since a young man. He was married to Miss Lucy Mabry at Holland in 1884. Mrs. Blackwell died during the pneumonia siege here last winter. The date of her death was January 29. Mr. Blackwell is survived by two sons, Edgar and Billie Blackwell of Conway; four daughters, Miss Cora Blackwell of Conway, Mrs. Guy A. Simmons, Jr., of Little Rock, Mrs. L.P. Fugatt and Mrs. Gertrude Fulmer of Vilonia; and a brother, C.S. Blackwell of Wooster. Mr. Blackwell was a member of the Baptist Church and the Woodmen of the World fraternal organization. Funeral services will be conducted from the family home tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in charge of Dr. E.P.J. Garrott, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and interment made in Macedonia Cemetery in charge of Doolin's Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 03 Aug 1939
JAMES LESTER BLACKWELL
James Lester Blackwell, aged 31, former WPA project foreman, died at his home yesterday after an illness of three months. Mr. Blackwell was born September 30, 1907, in this county and was married in Van Buren County, February 07, 1936. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eula Blackwell; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Blackwell, and two sisters, Mrs. Rupert Arthur and Mrs. Jeff Holloway, all of Wooster. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.T. Hays this afternoon and interment made in Macedonia Cemetery by Doolin's Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 19 Apr 1917
PICKLES GAP The death angel saw fit to visit the home of Jim Bones at 3 o'clock and pluck their fairest bud, little Earl Day, their grandson, age nine months and at 4 o'clock p.m. took his wife, aged 66. She had paralysis and the baby had pneumonia and measles. They were both laid to rest in Macedonia Cemetery Saturday morning. Rev. W.C. Hamil conducted funeral services. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones in their darkest hour. This is five deaths in their family in the past eight months. May God's richest blessings surround them and help them in this lonely time.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thursday, 12 March 1914
GEORGE BOULLION DIES SUDDENLY
George Boullion, Sr., 75, a citizen of this county for over a third of a century, died suddenly at 1:30 o'clock thismorning, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H.J. Imboden, Locust Avenue and Deer Street. He had been in poor health for many months, but his condition was not regarded as critical.
Mr. Boullion was born June 22, 1839, in Stark County, Ohio, and was married May 25, 1864, to Madeline Moulin, who survives him. He came to this place in 1880 and lived on a farm near Conway until a few years ago, when he moved to this city. He was the father of seven children, all of whom survive. They are J.L.B. Boullion of Los Angeles, Calif.; John Boullion of Arkadelphia; F.L. and George Boullion of Little Rock; Mrs. J.J. Schichtl of Little Rock; Mrs. H. J. Imboden and Mrs. Mary Riedmatten of Conway.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Services will be conducted in St. Joseph's Catholic Church by Rev. Peter Zell, and the interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 16 May 1929
AGED CONWAY WOMAN IS DEAD AT MORRILTON
--from Wednesday's Daily
Mrs. Madeline Boullioun, aged 88, widow of the late George Boullioun of Conway, died at 5 o'clock this morning at St. Anthony's hospital, Morrilton, after a brief illness with which she was taken while visiting relatives at Morrilton. The body was brought to Conway this afternoon by Doolin's Mortuary and funeral arrangements have been deferred pending the arrival of a son from California.
Mrs. Boullioun was born in Stark County, O., February 6, 1841, and came with her husband to this county in 1880. The couple lived on a farm east of Conway for 34 years, until Mr. Boullioun's death, March 14, 1914, since which time Mrs. Boullioun has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Riedmatten of this city. She is survived by four sons, John Boullioun of Arkadelphia, George and Frank Boullioun of Little Rock and J.L.B. Boullioun of Los Angeles, Calif.; by two daughters, Mrs. J.H. Imboden of Morrilton and Mrs. Riedmatten; by one brother and one sister, who reside in Ohio, and by 25 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 30 Dec 1937
FRANK BOULLIOUN, 70, DIES IN LITTLE ROCK
--from Monday's Daily
Frank Boullioun of Little Rock, brother of Mrs. Mary Riedmatten and an uncle of Miss Ida Reidmatten, Mrs. R.J. Parker and E.G. Riedmatten of Conway, died Sunday in a Little Rock hospital. He was 70 years old.
Mr. Boullioun was born October 21, 1867, at Harrisburg, O., and came to Arkansas in 1880 with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. George Boullioun. He lived in Conway until he was 20 years old and then moved to Little Rock. He was in the retail meat business for many years prior to his retirement only a few years ago.
In 1889 he was married to Miss Ella Daniels of Little Rock, who preceded him in death by seven years.
Mr. Boullioun is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Riedmatten of Conway and Mrs. Melanie Imboden of Morrilton, and three brothers, George Boullioun of Little Rock, John Boullioun of Arkadelphia and J.L.B. Boullioun of Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Edward's Catholic church by Rev. Lawrence Hoyt, pastor. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 18 Jan 1974
OLIVER BRANNAN, FORMER SCHOOL EMPLOYEE, DIES
Oliver Brannan, 68, of Greenbrier died (January 18, 1974) at his home. He was a retired mechanic and maintenance supervisor for the Greenbrier public schools.
Born March 23, 1905, at Greenbrier, Mr. Brannan was a son of James M. and Mollie Dowmer Brannan.
He was married September 01, 1928, to the former Jewell Mills and she survives.
He was a member of the Greenbrier Immanuel Baptist Church, Woodmen of the World, and Greenbrier Lodge No. 290, Free and Accepted Masons.
Also surviving are a son, Donald Brannan of Greenbrier; a daughter, Mrs. Bill Batson of Greenbrier; two brothers, W.R. Brannan of Conway and Jimmy Brannan of Horseshoe Bend; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Burkett of Greenbrier and Mrs. Mildred Dawson of Clinton; his step-mother, Mrs. Nannie Brannan of Greenbrier; and four grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church at Greenbrier with the Rev. Conrad Wells and the Rev. Lamar Hill officiating. Burial will be at Needs Creek Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Cantrell, Glendon Wilson, Jess Sims, Alfred Tapley, Jimmy Lieblong, and Cecil Garrett.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 08 Sep 1998
MRS. JEWELL F. BRANNAN
Mrs. Jewell F. Brannan, 90, of Greenbrier died Sunday (Sept. 6, 1998) at Salem Place Nursing Center.
Born July 15, 1908, in the Needs Creek community, daughter of William and Susan Whitaker Mills, she was a retired cook at the Conway Human Development Center and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Greenbrier. She was the widow of Oliver Brannan.
Survivors are a son, Donald Brannan of Greenbrier; a daughter, Sue Batson of Greenbrier; a brother, Grady Mills of Texarkana, Texas; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were today at Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Gaylon King and the Rev. Bob Slagley officiating. Burial was in Needs Creek Cemetery by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were deacons of the church.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 10 Apr 1969
BRADEN BRILEY, FORMERLY OF VILONIA, DIES
--Little Rock--Funeral for Braden E.A. Briley, 85, of 408 West Second Street, North Little Rock, who died Saturday (April 5, 1969) was held Monday at Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. Floyd G. Villines, Jr., and Rev. Alva Ward. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway.
Mr. Briley was a former resident of Vilonia.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 31 May 1965
MRS. BRILEY OF VILONIA DIES AT 81
Mrs. Ida Briley, 81, of Vilonia, widow of B.E. Briley, died Sunday night (May 30, 1965) at Memorial Hospital after an illness of four days.
Mrs. Briley was born August 25, 1884, in Arkansas and she lived at Vilonia 75 years. She was a Methodist.
Surviving are a son, Raymond Briley of Vilonia; three borthers, Walter Tucker and Jesse Tucker of Vilonia, and Caleb Tucker of North Little Rock; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Ward and Mrs. Nora Brejot of North Little Rock, and Mrs. Bertha Tullar of Missouri; two grandchildren and six great-greandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Vilonia Methodist Church by the Rev. E.B. Williams and the Rev. Howard Moore. Burial will be at Beryl Cemetery by Doolin's Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Herman L. Paul, W.K. Bivens, Dennis Wells, Floyd Webb, Jerrell J. Coker, and Tommy Harlan. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. J.H. Downs, Dr. Sam Daniel, J.M. Hanna, W.O. Lewis, Tom Stoker, Tom Hill, Earl Bradley, and R.V. Lee.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 08 Apr 1921
GRANVILLE C. BROWN, PIONEER CITIZEN, DIES
Prominent Faulkner County Farmer Lived on Homestead 55 Years--Had 16 Children
Granville C. Brown, 75, pioneer citizen of Faulkner County, died Thursday at his home near Old Liberty, six miles east of Conway, after a short illness of pneumonia. The burial was held at Old Liberty Cemetery at 10:30 o'clock this morning, Rev. J.C. Dawson of Conway conducting the services.
A prominent and highly respected farmer, Mr. Brown's career was unique in that he was the father of 16 children and that he had lived on the homestead wehre he died for 55 years. He was born February 21, 1946, in Mississippi, and came to Arkansas with his parents when a young boy, the family settling near Old Austin, Lonoke County. In 1862, at the age of 16 years, he enlisted in an Arkansas regiment of the Confederate Army, where he served until he was captured and held prisoner until exchanged near the end of the war.
He was twice married. Soon after his first marriage in 1865 he settled on the farm on which he resided for more than a half century. To his first union 13 children were born, of whom nine survive. His second marriage was in 1909 and three daughters were born to this union. They with their mother survive. With one exception all his children were at his bedside when he died.
The children are W.A. Brown, Blue, Okla.; Ernest Brown, Dallas, Tex.; Joe Brown, Shawnee, Okla.; Cecil Brown, Quinton, Okla.; Mrs. Ed Cook, Conway; Mrs. George Harrod, Old Liberty; Mrs. Burl C. Rotenberry, Little Rock; Mrs. W.A. Black, Dallas, Tex.; and Ruth, Dell, and Maude, little girls who lived with their parents.
Although always manifesting an active interest in political affairs, Mr. Brown never sought or accepted a political office. He was a member of no secret order, but belonged to the Christian church.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 29 Sep 1942
JENNIE JEANETTE BRYANT
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Jennie Jeanette Bryant, new-born daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Wendell Bryant of the Liberty community, who died at the Conway Memorial Hospital at 5 p.m., Monday, eleven hours after her birth. Rev. Roy Ward conducted the services and burial was by the Doolin Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 01 Aug 1916
OBITUARY
William Walter Butts was born April 15, 1851, and died June 01, 1912.
He leaves a wife and seven children, one son, and six daughters, also two brothers and three sisters. He professed faith in Christ and joined the Missionary Baptist Church 37 years ago, and has been a faithful and constant worker since. He came to Arkansas from Mississippi some 35 years ago.
We, the people of Sulphur Spring Baptist Church (Pickles Gap) and not only the church, but all the community at large, are sadly bereaved our dear friend, benefactor, and on account of the untimely death of faithful brother in Christ and as an expression of our grief, be it
Resolved, First that we recognize and acknowledge our great loss, in Brother Butts' death, but our loss is his eternal gain, and when our church is gathered into glory, Brother Butts will fit gloriously into his same old beloved place among us, all one sanctified church and community in Christ.
That we, his friends try to comfort his sorrowing loved ones, as he would have us do.
That we, as a church, ever keep Brother Butts in memory, and try to live more like he lived in the simple childlike faith of Christ, doing good to all mankind, and saying harm of no one, always helping others bear their burdens, and always cheerful under all circumstances.
That in extolling Brother Butts for his blameless life, we do not forget the true source of all his goodness. It was Christ in him and Brother Butts gave himself so wholly to him, that Christ ruled his every thought and deed.
That we publish these resolutions in our county papers, also send a copy to his old house in Mississippi, and put a copy on our church record.
Pickles Gap Church by Joe Day and Mrs. Nell Crow
>>>>>from the Log Cabin Democrat Thursday, June 6, 1912
DEATH FOLLOWS KICK BY MULE AGED FARMER SUCCUMBS
W. W. Butts Dies from Kick in Stomach Sustained Last Thursday
--From Saturday's Daily
Succumbing to internal injuries resulting from a kick by a mule late Thursday evening, W. W. Butts died at his home, six miles northeast of Conway, at 3:30 o'clock this morning. The extent of his injury was not known at first, and it was not thought serious, but Mr. Butts grew worse until the end. Mr. Butts was 61 years of age had lived in Faulkner county nearly 40 years. He is survived by his widow, six daughters and one son. His children are Mrs. Roxie Brewster, Mrs. John Denton, Mrs.John Martin of Conway, Mrs. Belle Beamer of Kansas and Lottie, Ida, and Silas, who live with their parents.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. J. O. Cantrell and the burial will be at Macedonia cemetery.
