--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 14 Aug 1936
CONFEDERATE VETERAN DIES AT SHADY GROVE
Joseph F. Nichols, aged 87, veteran of the Confederate army in the Civil War, died at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at his home in the Shady Grove community, 12 miles north of Conway. Mr. Nichols was buried February 5, 1847, in North Carolina, wherehe enlisted for service for the confederacy during the war when a boy in his teens. He moved to Faulkner County in 1882 and resided in the same community until his death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Nichols, and three sons, A.L. and L.J. Nichols of Carlsbad, N. Mex., and J.A. Nichols of Shady Grove. Funeral services were held at the Cash Springs Cemetery this afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. W.M. Harper. Burial was in charge of J.A. Pence & Son.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 19 Aug 1936
REPUBLICAN
The remains of "Uncle" Joe Nichols, who came to this part of the country many years ago, and who was held in high esteem by all who knew him, were buried in the cemetery here last Friday. His first wife and the former husband of his surviving widow, "Uncle" Giles Cain, both were buried here over 30 years ago. W.M. Harper made a good talk, a particularly impressive thought being contained in the statement that ones funeral is preached more adequately by the example of their own life than by any other means. "Uncle" Joe enjoyed singing until the infirmities of age interfered, one favorite song being "Shed No Tears For Me."
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 24 Dec 1941
WOMAN WHO PRACTICED MEDICINE IN FAULKNER 50 YEARS AGO DIES
Mrs. Emma Nichols, one of the oldest residents of Faulkner Co., died at her home at Republican yesterday. She was 93.
She was born at Sarepta, Miss., May 4, 1848, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Castleberry, and came to Faulkner County more than a half century ago. She was married twice. Her first husband was Giles Cain and her second Joe Nichols. She practiced the medical profession for many years after coming to this county, making calls on horseback, with sidesaddle and riding skirt.
Mrs. Nichols has 65 nieces and nephews. She had no other close relatives.
Funeral services were held at Cash Springs Cemetery at 2 p.m. today by Rev. Emmett Wilson. Burial was in charge of McNutt's Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 26 Aug 1930
MRS. J.A. NICHOLS
Mrs. Amanda Nichols, aged 61, wife of John A. Nichols of the Shady Grove community, died at her home at 5:30 o'clock this morning, succumbing to an illness of two years. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Neel Webb of Conway, and Mrs. Albert Hovis of Morrilton; by three sons, Barney Nichols of Carlsbad, New Mex., Joe Nichols of Wooster, and Minor Nichols of Shady Grove; and one brother, Alex Howell of Greenbrier.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Dawson at the Republican Cemetery this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Doolin's was in charge of the burial.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 28 June 1914
MRS. NANNIE NICHOLS
Mrs. Nannie Nichols, aged 45, died yesterday afternoon at her home near Kendall. Funeral services were held this afternoon. Burial was at Martinville Cemetery. Mrs. Nichols is survived by her husband and one daughter.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 11 Mar 1982
J.L. NICKLES, III
John Leonard Nickles III, 39, of 20 Meadowbrook Drive, died Wednesday (March 10, 1982) at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Tex., after suffering an apparent heart attack.
He was a truck driver for Virco Mfg. Corp. and a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Conway. He was a member of the National Guard.
Born October 16, 1942, at Mayflower, he was a son of John Leonard and Marcell Adams Nickles, Jr.
Survivors are a daughter, Miss Shellie Nickles of Greenbrier, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Nickles, Jr., of Conway.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Church of the Nazarene with the Revs. Bob Lothenore and Kevin Wentworth officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Stanton, Marvin Iberg, Manuel Nickles, Jimmy Dale Johnson, Luke Caldwell, and Leroy Stephens.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 09 Feb 1939
MRS. JOHN L. NICHOLS
Mrs. John N. Nichols, aged 42, died early today at her home in the Bono community. She was born in the Bono community, February 22, 1896, and had resided there all her life. Survivors include her husband, five daughters, Mrs. Avinell Howard, and Misses Charlsie, Rosylynn, Louis, and Vannie May Earnhart, all of Bono; a son, Heilman Earnhart of Leachville; five sisters, Mrs. A.E. Creed of Harrison, Mrs. O.A. Ward of Odessa, La., Mrs. H.l. Benton of Conway, and Mrs. W.C. Ethridge and Mrs. C.C. Stanton, both of Bono; two brothers, Paris McMillen of Troupe, Tex., and Hartford McMillen of Bono; and her father, T.L. McMillen of Bono. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Church at Bono by Rev. E.F. Simmons. Interment will be made in Bethlehem Cemetery in the charge J.A. Pence & Son.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sun., 28 Dec 1980
J.A. NICHOLS
Joseph Addison Nichols, 85, of 610 Fairview Street, died Saturday (December 27, 1980) at Conway Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Cora Lee Nichols.
Mr. Nichols was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Conway.
Born April 14, 1895, he was a son of John Alonza and Amanda Howell Nichols.
Other survivors are five sons, William Kavanaugh Nichols of Guy, J.L. Nichols of Clarendon, Charlie Nichols and Billy Nichols, both of Conway, and Gene Nichols of Memphis; a daughter, Ruth Milam of Conway; a brother, Barney Nichols of Rector (Clay Co.); two sisters, Flora Webb of Conway and Erie Harris of Morrilton; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, 29 December 1980
J.A. NICHOLS
Funeral services were to be held at 2:30 p.m. today at First Free Will Baptist Church for Joseph Addison Nichols, 85, of 610 Fairview Street, who died Saturday (December 27, 1980).
The Rev. Zane Kirkland officiated. Burial was in Crestlawn Memorial Park by McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Coy McKaskle, Ray Stell, Donald Nichols, Jerry Nichols, Doyle Reynolds, Harold Linn, Otha Hill, and I.C. Madewell.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 09 Sep 1974
M.T. NICHOLS DIES, VETERAN CONWAY BARBER
Minor T. Nichols, 70, of 135 Locust Avenue, died today (September 09, 1974) at Memorial Hospital after a three-week illness. His condition had been critical since almost the time he was hospitalized.
Mr. Nichols was a barber for 45 years and he operated his own shop in the Bahner Building, 1201 Oak Street, 38 years.
Born May 26, 1904, in the Shady Grove community, near Greenbrier, he was a son of John and Mandy Howell Nichols.
He was married in 1926 to the former Margaret Wofford and she survives.
Mr. Nichols attended Conway High School. He was an avid baseball fan and few followers of the game in Conway witnessed more games than he at Ray Winder Field in Little Rock. He was a pitcher for semi-pro teams during his younger days.
Survivors also include two sons, Donald Nichols of Corpus Christi, Tex., and Jerry Nichols of North Little Rock; a daughter, Mrs. R.D. (Kay) Stephens of Independence, Mo.; two brothers, Joe Nichols of Conway and Barna Nichols of Essex, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Neel (Flora) Webb of Conway and Mrs. Albert (Evie) Harris of Petit Jean Mountain; six grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McNutt Chapel by the Rev. William L. Probasco. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eldon Webb, Charles Nichols, Billy Nichols, Charles Berry, Gregory Selig, and Newt P. Milam.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to First Baptist Church in Conway County.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 26 Feb 1959
J.A. NICHOLS, 89, LONGTIME CITIZEN OF FAULKNER, DIES
--from Monday Daily
John A. Nichols, 89, a resident of Faulkner County practically all his life, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Neel Webb, and Mr. Webb, 1025 Mitchell St., Saturday. Mr. Nichols had been ill two years.
He was a native of North Carolina and was born August 29, 1869. For many years he lived in the Wooster area. He was a retired farmer. His parents were Joseph F. and Alpha McDowell Nichols. Mr. Nichols was a Baptist.
Also surviving are three sons, Joe and Minor of Conway and Barney Nichols of St. Louis, Mo.; another daughter, Mrs. Albert Harris, of Morrilton; 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren,and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at McNutt's Chapel this afternoon by the Rev. J.H. Street and burial was in Republican Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gene, Charles, Billy, Kavanaugh, and J.L. Nichols, and Eldon Webb, all grandsons of Mr. Nichols.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 23 May 1983
MRS. JOE NICHOLS
Mrs. Cora Nichols, 84, of 610 Fairview Street, died Sunday, (May 22, 1983) at Conway Memorial Hospital.
She was the widow of Joe Nichols.
Born August 16, 1898, in the Republican community, she was a daughter of Fayette and Sarah Mallett Lee.
She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by five sons, Charles and Billy Nichols of Conway, W.K. Nichols of Greenbrier, J.L. Nichols of Hot Springs, and Gene Nichols of Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Ruther Conner of Little Rock; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Freewill Baptist Church with the Zane Kirkland officiating. Burial will be in Crestlawn Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 16 Jul 1990
CURTIS BYRON NIXON
Curtis Byron Nixon, 77, of Greenbrier died yesterday (July 15, 1990) at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. A cause of death was not listed.
Born August 21, 1912, at Greenbrier, a son of Wayne and Carra Milam Nixon, he was a coordinator at the Office of Emergency Services, a member of Springhill Baptist Church, a Navy veteran, and the husband of Mrs. Mary Jo Ellzey Nixon.
Other survivors are a son, Wayne Nixon of Greenbrier; a daughter, Mrs. Billie Castleberry of Shawnee, Okla.; two brothers, W.L. Nixon of Mayflower and Milburn Nixon of Shirley (Van Buren County); three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Springhill Baptist Church with the Rev. Wassel Burgess officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Bob Williams, Johnny Clifton, David Mahan, Bill Zellner, Mike Wilcox, and Joe Nixon.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 07 Dec 1964
MRS. NIXON DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Ola C. Nixon, 1720 Duncan Street, died Saturday (December 05, 1964) at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 88.
Mrs. Nixon operated the Duncan Street Grocery for a number of years.
She was the widow of Joe J. Nixon. She was born February 06, in Mississippi, a daughter of Jack Alexander and Mary Alice Felder Ellzey. She lived 84 years in Arkansas and 70 in Conway. She was a member of First Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Fred Hobbs of Conway; two sisters, Mrs. B.M. Tilley of Conway, and Mrs. B.F. Eddington of Shreveport, La.; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Methodist Church by the Rev. C. Norman Guice. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery by Doolin Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are to be H.P. Westmoreland, Joe Swint, William J. Clark, B.A. Short, G.W. Williams, Carlton B. Milam, Byron Nixon, Clinton Ellzey, Sam R. Adkisson, and Joe Nixon. Honorary pallbearers: Harold Gist, Dr. Rodney K. Johnson, Dr. Keller Lieblong, Dr. C.A. Archer, and Alph Hamberg.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 11 Apr 1974
GRAHAM T. NIXON DIES AT AGE 61
Graham Townsend Nixon, 61, of Austin (Lonoke Co.) died early today at the Rebsamen Hospital in Jacksonville. He was a former resident of Conway.
Nixon, who retired last year as secretary of the Arkansas Hospital Association, had been ill since August. He was hospitalized several times for a heart condition and he also suffered two strokes.
Born March 24, 1913, at Jacksonville, he was a son of W.W. and Hattie Graham Nixon. His mother survives.
He graduated from Jacksonville High School and in 1942 received a bachelor of science degree from State College of Arkansas. He earned a master of arts degree at George Peabody College for Teachers, Nashville, Tenn., in 1948 and did further graduate work at the University of Indiana in 1950-51.
He served as a technician with the Soil Conservation Service, 1934-1941; was in the Ordinance Corps of the Army, 1942-48; served as director of public relations at SCA, 1948-57; was a member of the Conway City Council, 1957-60; and in 1960 was elected to the state senate from the 14th District, composed of Faulkner, Stone, Cleburne, and Van Buren counties. He was in the legislature for two sessions. As a senator he was a member of the Joint Audit Committee and Legislative Council.
Nixon was a former member of the Chamber of Commerce board and in 1964-70 was a member of the board of trustees and executive committee of the Arkansas Tuberculosis Association. He was a member of the American Hospital Association and served on a number of its committees.
In 1966 he was selected to the board of the Bank of Cabot and was vice chairman at the time of his death.
Other assignments included: Advisory Committee of Arkansas Regional Medical Program, 1967-74; governor's commission on aging, 1959-66; governor's planning committee on rehabilitation services, 1966-68; governor's planning committee on mental health and retardation, 1966-68; Arkansas health manpower project, 1967-70; Arkansas manpower advisory council for economic development, 1968-71; comprehensive health planning committee and chairman of the task force for economic development, 1968-74.
He was president of the State Hospital Association Executives' Forum (national organization) in 1968.
He was a member of the Sylvania Presbyterian Church and served as a church deacon.
He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of the Little Rock Consistory, and was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and Kapp Delta Pi fraternities.
His marriage to the former Clara Vise of Cabot occurred November 14, 1943.
The couple lived in Conway from 1946 until 1969, when they built a new home outside of Austin.
Nixon was a member of the Little Rock Rotary Club and was a former president of the Conway Kiwanis Club.
Surviving besides his wife and mother are two daughters, Mrs. John Allen (Cheryl) Weldon of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Fred (Janet) Craiglow of Little Rock; a brother, W.W. Nixon, Jr., of Jacksonville; two sisters, Mrs. Lamoyne Murtishaw of Pine Bluff and Mrs. Virgie Delaney of Jacksonville; and three grandchildren.
The body is at the McNutt Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sylvania Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Francis Holt and the Rev. John R. Shell officiating. Burial will be at Sylvania Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ben Traylor, Loran Hudson, Pat Wilson, M.M. Satterfield, Dr. Tom Wortham, and Wallace Scott.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 16 Dec 1967
W.W. NIXON, 82, JACKSONVILLE REALTOR, DIES
Walter W. Nixon, 82, of Jacksonvile, father of Graham T. Nixon of Conway, died today (Dec 16, 1967) at Rebsamen Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, where he lived more than 65 years. He entered the hospital Friday. He suffered a stroke December 15, 1966.
Mr. Nixon was a retired rural mail carrier and since the early 1940s he engaged in the real estate business in Jacksonville.
Born February 08, 1885, he was a native of Spring Hill, Faulkner County. He was a charter member and elder of the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church.
He was a Mason.
Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hattie Graham Nixon; another son, W.W. Nixon, Jr., of Jacksonville; two daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Delaney of Jacksonville and Mrs. Nina Murtishaw of Pine Bluff; a brother, Hugh S. Nixon of Jacksonville; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Fred Babb officiating. Burial will be in Bayou Meto Cemetery.
The body is at the Rest Hills Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 04 Apr 1946
JOE J. NIXON DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Funeral services will be held at Doolin's Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow for Joseph J. Nixon, aged 74, whose death occurred at the Memorial Hospital late yesterday afternoon. Services will be conducted by Dr. C.M. Reves and Dr. J.M. Workman, and burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Nixon's death following an illness of several years. He had been confined to his home, 1722 Duncan Street, most of the time since last July. He was a retired real estate and stock dealer, and with Mrs. Nixon had operated a neighborhood grocery the past 10 years.
Born at Greenbrier October 02, 1871, he was a son of the late Hugh and Catherine Wilcox Nixon, and was married to Ola Ellzey, December 12, 1894, at Greenbrier. Mr. and Mrs. Nixon removed to Conway to make their home 45 years ago. He was a member of the Methodist Church and took an active part in political activities of his county and state.
Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Offie Milam of Conway and Miss Mattie Nixon of Greenbrier; five brothers, Thomas Nixon of Odem, Tex., Bayard Nixon of Jacksonville, Wayne, and Osborn Nixon of Greenbrier; a granddaughter, Mrs. Jane Duggan of Cherry Point, N.C.; and a great-grandson, Paul Wayne Duggan of Cherry Point.
Pallbearers for the funeral will be as follows: Active--B.A. Short, Sam R. Adkisson, Hanford Russell, R.A. Nowell, William J. Clark, and Harrell Gist. Honorary pallbearers--Dr. R.L. Taylor, Alph Hamberg, Hinkle Ethridge, Ed Speaker, Tobe Wimberly, W.B. Owen, W. Clifford Thompson, Joe Markham, J.W. Ford, H.D. Russell, J.M. Ligon, Ed Anderson, R.C. Neal, C.P. Clements, J.I. Summers, H.B. Ingram, C.E. Durram, Col. C.C. King, J.O. Cox, Sam Long, R.A. Compton, and F.B. Anderson.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 06 Apr 1946
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR J.J. NIXON
Funeral services for Joseph J. Nixon, aged 74, Conway groceryman, who died Wednesday, were conducted by Dr. C.M. Reves and Dr. J.M. Workman at the Doolin Funeral Home chapel yesterday afternoon. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Among the out-of-town relatives and friends here to attend the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Nixon and Harold Jarvis of Corpus Christi, Tex., Mrs. J.A. Hutto, Mrs. B.L. McCants, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Lea, Misses Mamie and Louise Lea, Mrs. Creed Echlin, Mr. and Mrs. Casper Hobbs and Hugh Nixon of Little Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Watt Nixon of Jacksonville, Mr. and Mrs. Ewell Nixon of Lonoke, Mrs. J. Witt Gould of Ft. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Edington of Shreveport, and Mrs. Ben Johnston of Dumas.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 05 Mar 1914
HAMLET
We are sorry to note the death of Grandma Oliver, which occurred in Little Rock Monday. She was laid to rest at Old Liberty church yard Tuesday. All sorrowing friends have our sympathy.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 07 Feb 1925
BERYL
Several from this place attended the funeral of S.B. Oliver's son at New Liberty Sunday afternoon. The bereaved have our sympathy.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 12 Feb 1925
NEW LIBERTY
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Oliver and claimed their son, Coy Cecil.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 24 Feb 1956
MRS. C.J. OLIVER
Mrs. Sophronie Stevie Oliver, 89, of near Conway, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of C.J. Oliver.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. F.W. Wilkerson and Mrs. M.C. Carroll of Conway; three sons, Andrew J. and Lawrence Bennett Oliver of Memphis, and Harvey Oliver of Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Mrs. Tinnie Findley of Blanchard, La.; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was at 1 p.m. today at Beryl Baptist Church, near Conway, by the Rev. E.F. Simmons and the Rev. S.L. Russell. Burial was at New Liberty Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 21 May 1942
FRIENDSHIP
C.J. Oliver of Ward died Friday at 9 a.m. The body was laid to rest in New Liberty Cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3:30.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 15 May, 1962
OWEN J. OWEN, SON OF EARLY CONWAY POSTMASTER, DIES
Owen J. Owen, 56, a retired North Little Rock antique dealer, died at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock yesterday (May 14, 1962) following an illness of several months. Mr. Owen's home was at 610 Victory Street, in Little Rock.
A native of Conway he was born March 05, 1905, and a son of O.J. Owen, early Conway postmaster, and Mrs. Anna Lay Owen. He attended Conway High School and Arkansas State Teachers College.
Mr. Owen was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Disabled American Veterans and American Legion. He also was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock.
He married the former Lela Mae Allison of Little Rock and she survives.
Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Floy Gregory of Conway, Mrs. Joe T. Shumate of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Carl Wilson of Springhill, La.
Funeral will be at Pence's Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesby by Dr. R.D. Adams of Little Rock. Burial wil be at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton.
Active pallbearers are to include Rolland A. Bradley, Marcus W. Horton, Owen Whitten, Dan Massery of Little Rock, William O. Harvey of North Little Rock, Ed Speaker, Gene Huett, and Ed Gordon of Morrilton.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 15 May 1962
OWEN J. OWEN, SON OF EARLY POSTMASTER, DIES
Owen J. Owen, 56, a retired North Little Rock antique dealer, died at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock yesterday (May 14, 1962) following an illness of several months. Mr. Owen's home was at 610 Victory Street, in Little Rock.
A native of Conway, he was born March 05, 1905, a son of O.J. Owen, early Conway postmaster, and Mrs. Anna Lay Owen. He attended Conway High School and Arkansas State Teachers College.
Mr. Owen was a veteran of WWII and a member of the Disabled American Veterans and American Legion. He also was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock.
He married the former Lela Mae Allison of Little Rock and she survives.
Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Floy Gregory of Conway, Mrs. Joe T. Shumate of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Carl Wilson of Springhill, La.
Funeral will be at Pence's Chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday by Dr. R.D. Adams of Little Rock. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton.
Active pallbearers are to include Rolland A. Bradley, Marcus W. Horton, Oren Whitten, Dan Massery of Little Rock, William O. Harvey of North Little Rock, Ed Speaker, Gene Huett, and Ed Gordon of Morrilton.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 23 Jan 1991
MRS. LUDA HARTSFIELD PAUL
Mrs. Luda Hartsfield Paul, 92, of Conway, a resident of Faulkner Nursing Center, died today (January 23, 1991) at the center. A cause of death was unavailable.
Born November 11, 1898, at the Naylor community, a daughter of H.D. and Tilda Talley Bennett, she was a homemaker, a Baptist, and the widow of John Paul.
Surviving as a brother, Walter Bennett of Naylor.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with the Rev. Alton Wall officiating. Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Family visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 26 Jan 1944
"John Andrew Poe, 75, Dies Suddenly at Enola Home Tuesday"
John Andrew Poe, 75, who came from Missouri, where he was born, to Enola 55 years ago, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home late Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Poe was in the yard of his home when stricken.
He was farmer and a member of the Church of Christ and Woodmen of the World.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Harrington Poe of Enola; five daughters, Mrs. C.D. Woodward and Mrs. Sam Smith of Enola, Mrs. Floyd B. Matthews of Morrilton, Mrs. Ernest R. Harper of Little Rock and Mrs. L.E. Smith of Jackson, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Ida Goodwin of Little Rock; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 15 June 1928
MALLETTOWN
News was received here Saturday afternoon of the death of Mrs. Luther Powell of Taulbee. Mrs. Powell was a daughter of Elbert and Virginia Mallett, and was born February 11, 1895. She was married to Luther Powell in September, 1917, to whom she made a true companion until her death on June 8. She had been in ill health for some four or five years and died of high blood pressure. She leaves her husband, R.L. Powell; one brother, Mountie Mallett; six sisters, Mrs. T.C. Lockhart of Malvern, Mrs. Robert Swope, Misses Mary and Altha Mallet, Mrs. Tom Chambers, Mrs. Loyd Chambers, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death. She was a member of the Methodist Church here. Her body was brought from her home at Taulbee to this place and laid to rest in the Mallett Cemetery. Rev. Bates Sturdy conducted the funeral service.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 28 Nov 1955
CONWAY RESIDENT DIES AT REST HOME
Mrs. Sarah A. Powers, 85, of Conway, died Sunday night at Richardson's Rest Home following an illness of three months. She was the widow of Thomas F. Powers. Mrs. Powers was a native of Conway.
A charter member of Holly Grove No. 95 of Woodmen Circle, Mrs. Powers was an active member serving on the drill team in her earlier life and held most of the stations in the Grove. She was a Baptist.
Surviving are three sons, James H. and Charles N. Powers of Conway, and John M. Powers of Forrest City; three brothers, W.C. Harkrider of Muskogee, Okla., Frank Harkrider of Oklahoma City, Okla., and B.F. Harkrider of Albuquerque, N.M.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the McNutt Funeral Chapel by the Rev. J.H. Street, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Clarence Johnson, Robert Troutman, Jess Webb, Otis Moore, Douglas Carmichael, and Mason Burkett. Honorary pallbearers are to include members of the Conway Fire Department and Sam Henry, J.I. Summers, Dr. C.H. Dickerson, H.F. Mosley, Jack Chisler, Homer Jones, C.J. Reasoner, and T.D. Reedy.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 12 Oct 1972
JIMMIE POWERS, LIFELONG CONWAY RESIDENT, DIES
J.H. (Jimmie) Powers, 78, of Highway 60 west, died Wednesday (October 11, 1972) at Memorial Hospital after an eight-day illness. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.
Mr. Powers, born November 11, 1893, was a lifelong resident of Conway. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Powers. He was a veteran of World War I.
He married the former Vivian Stracener in 1919 and she survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jimmie Lee Thrall of McAllen, Tex., and Mrs. Verda Mae Foster of Hemet, Calif.; two brothers, John Powers of Forrest City and Charles N. Powers of Conway; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at McNutt Chapel with the Rev. R.F. Weeks officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Guy Jones., Jr., C. Homer Jones, Newt Milam, Tom Reedy, Ray Webb, and E.R. Milam.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 14 Sep 1951
JOHN H. POWERS, RETIRED CLERK, DIES AT HOME HERE
John Harrison Powers, aged 74, a resident of Conway 66 years, died at his home, 1805 Bruce Street, at 3 a.m. today. Mr. Powers, a retired salesman, had been ill three weeks.
Born in Holly Grove, Miss., April 26, 1877, he was employed as a clerk in the former S.G. Smith store here for many years. He was a Methodist.
His marriage to the former Frances Hardin, who survives, occurred April 03, 1901.
Also surviving are four sons, Prentice of Baton Rouge, La., William, Francis, and Hershel Powers of Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Carroll W. Johnston of Morrilton and Mrs. Warren A. White of Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. P.H. Jamison, of Conway; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Doolin's Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Saturday by Rev. Joel A. Cooper. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include W.H. Smith, Alva F. Williams of Morrilton, Jack Chisler, Neel Webb, E.E. Cordrey, and Kenneth Satterfield of Little Rock. Honoary pallbearers: Dr. Nolen M. Irby, J.I. Summers, Dr. Ed Dunaway, V.C. Hinkle, and Claud Vaughter.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 20 Oct 1935
T.F. POWERS
T.F. Powers, aged 75, died at 11 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of his son, Jimmie Powers, one mile north of Conway. Funeral services in charge of Rev. Charles M.Campbell, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and Dr. C.J. Greene of Hendrix College, were held at Doolin's Funeral Home this afternoon. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Jimmie and Charles Powers of Conway, and John Powers of Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie McFarland of Washington state; two brothers, John H. Powers and D.S. Powers of Conway; and four sisters, Mrs. Betty Chisler, Mrs. R.H. Jones, Mrs. Alice Powers, and Mrs. P.H. Jamison of Conway. Interment was made in Oak Grove Cemetery in charge of Doolin's Funeral Home. Pall bearers were as follows: Active--Paul Atkins, H.F. Mosely, W.P. Nowell, M.C. Turner, Grover Turner, and W.J. King. Honorary--W.A. Gibbon, Otis Moore, Ed W. Moore, R.D. Blackwell, G.W. Shelton, Judson Goad, E.L. King, and J.M. Whitten.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 03 Sep 1929
SARAH AILENE POWERS
Sarah Ailene Powers, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Powers of this city, died at St. Vincent's hospital, Little Rock, yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Besides her parents, she is survived by two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at the family home, 812 Washington Street, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, in charge of Dr. E.P.J. Garrott, pastor of the First Baptist Church. J.A. Pence & Son will have charge of the burial at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pall bearers have been announced as following: Active--Clarence Voris, Joe Markham, John Dorrill, Lee Edward Erbacher, George Muse, and Nolan Whiddon. Honorary--Louise Wilson, Bonnie Bess Burkett, Marie Ludwig, Medora Ludwig, Marie Stapleton, Gene Tuel, Catherine Milam, Evelyn Ann Doyle, Constance Opitz, and Valjean Bush.
