--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 31 May 1928
MONROE QUALLS
Monroe Qualls, aged about 85, a veteran of the federal army, died at his home at Enders yesterday, and funeral services will be held at Mortar Creek Cemetery near Quitman this afternoon. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dave Melton and Mrs. Lee Hardy; and two sons, Jim and Otho Qualls, all of Enders.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 27 Apr 1987
ORBUN F. QUALLS
Orbun F. Qualls, 87, Route 8, Conway, died yesterday (April 26, 1987) at Conway Regional Hospital.
Born December 31, 1899, at Quitman, a son of James and Lora Brown Qualls, he was a retired carpenter, a member of Green Grove Masonic Lodge, and a member of Second Baptist Church.
Survivors are a brother, Wames Qualls of Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. Velma Mauldin of Greenbrier; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McNutt Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Pillow officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 25 Mar 1920
OTIS QUALLS
--from Mon. Daily
Otis Qualls, aged 20, son of Mrs. Lizzie Qualls of Conway, died at their home in this city yesterday following an attack of influenza, followed by pneumonia. The body was carried this morning to the McNew Chapel, near Quitman, for interment.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 25 Mar 1920
UNION GROVE
Otis Qualls was buried here Monday. He leaves a mother and two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his untimely death, but the young are taken as well as the old.
CENTERVILLE
Otis Qualls, who died of pneumonia at Conway, was buried here Monday afternoon.
ENDERS
The many friends of Mrs. Lizzie Qualls were very much grieved to hear of the death of her son, Otis, who died of pneumonia following influenza. We extend sympathy to the brothers and sisters.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 12 Nov 1959
O.N. QUALLS, 75, OF FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY DIES
Otho Neal Qualls, 75, of the Fairview community dear Quitman, a retired farmer, died early today at Memorial Hospital after an illness of one month.
Mr. Qualls was born December 04, 1883, at Quitman, and had lived his entire life in Arkansas.
He was a Methodist.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ima Mauldin of Greenbrier and Miss Nina Mae Qualls of Quitman; a brother, J.M. Qualls of Quitman; a sister, Mrs. Cora Melton of Enola; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Church by the Rev. Harold Wilson, the Rev. Ramsey Woodall, and the Rev. Burton Herring. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery by Doolin's Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Roger Hamilton, Orbun Qualls, Kenneth Clark, Heber Hardy, Delbert Skinner, and Robert Lambert.
Honorary pallbearers will include E.T. and S.P. Herring, Carl Rickman, Ross Clark, Joe Atkinson, A.M. Ledbetter, H.L. Groner, Dr. B.F. Banister, and Clyde Mauldin.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 11 Sep 1965
QUALLS FUNERAL CONDUCTED AT CENTERVILLE
Funeral for James M. Qualls, 89, of the Fairview community, Route 1, Quitman, whose death occurred at Memorial Hospital Saturday (September 04, 1965) was held at Centerville Methodist Church. Officiating were the Rev. William West, The Rev. J.E. Cobb, and the Rev. King Hall. Burial was in McNew Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
Mr. Qualls and his wife, Mrs. Lora Brown Qualls, observed the 69th anniversary of their wedding last February 23. Mrs. Qualls died June 18. They may have been the oldest married couple in Faulkner County.
Mr. Qualls was born in the Enders community February 18, 1876, a son of William Monroe and Elizabeth Livingston Qualls. He was a farmer and a Methodist.
Surviving are three sons, Arvis and Orbun Qualls of Conway and Wames Qualls of Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Vida Hartwick of North Little Rock and Mrs. Velma Mauldin of Greenbrier; a sister, Mrs. Cora Melton of El Dorado; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers at the funeral were Damon Mauldin, James H. Mauldin, Howard Qualls, Daymon Hartwick, Darrell Hartwick, and Jackie DuPriest.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 02 Oct 1975
ARVIE LEE QUALLS
Arvie Lee Qualls, 77, of 2100 Caldwell Street, died Wednesday (October 01, 1975) at his home. He was a retired carpenter.
Mr. Qualls was born January 04, 1898, at Quitman, a son of James M. and Lora Brown Qualls.
He was a Methodist and a member of Quitman Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons.
Mr. Qualls married in 1925 to the former Mary Frances Taylor, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, Howard M. Qualls of Little Rock; three daughters, Mrs. C.B. (Alva) Brinkley of North Little Rock, Mrs. C.E. (Ivy) Moore of Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Richard (Mable) Strandlund of Conway; two brothers, O.F. Qualls of Conway and Waymes Qualls of Little Rock; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Mauldin of Quitman and Mrs. Vida Hartwick of Little Rock; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at McNutt Chapel with the Rev. Harold Wilson and the Rev. Jack Bloxom officiating. Burial will be in McNew Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 10 Mar 1987
MRS. ORBUN F. QUALLS
Mrs. Iva R. Qualls, 82, of Faulkner Nursing Center, wife of Orbun F. Qualls, died yesterday (March 09, 1987) at University Hospital.
Born April 21, 1904, she was a daughter of the late George and Mattie Newman. She was a housewife and a member of Second Baptist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, and the Faulkner County Senior Citizen Center.
Other survivors are a brother, Lester Newman of Pottsboro, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Freda Swor of Greenbrier, and Mrs. Charlene Kneisler of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday McNutt Chapel with the Rev. Larry Pillow officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Harold and Steve Mauldin, Jackie DuPriest, Richard Strandlund, Harvey McCone, Bill Walker, and Gary Qualls.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faulkner County Senior Citizens Program.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 14 Mar 1956
MRS. BARBARA QUALLS DIES NEAR QUITMAN
Mrs. Barbara Ann Qualls, 72, died today at her home in the Fairview community, near Quitman, following an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Qualls was a native of Quitman. She was the wife of O.N. Qualls, who survives. She was a daughter of the late Henry R. and Mrs. Amy Ledbetter Hardy. Mrs. Qualls was a Methodist.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. C.E. Mauldin and Miss Nina Lee Qualls of Fairview; two half-sisters, Mrs. Beulah Huff of Orange, Tex., and Mrs. Myrtle Skinner of Conway; two half-brothers, M.P. Hardy of Little Rock and Enos Hardy of Wichita, Kan.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Pleasant Church by the Rev. Harold Wilson. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery by Doolin's Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers are to include Heber Hardy, Kenneth Clark, Delbert Skinner, Arvie Qualls, Robbie Hamilton, and Robert Lambert.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 18 June 1965
MRS. QUALLS DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Lora C. Qualls, 85, of the Fairview community, Route 1, Quitman, died today (June 18, 1965) at Memorial Hospital following an illness of two weeks.
She was the wife of James M. Qualls.
Mrs. Qualls was born February 15, 1880, at Centerville, a daughter of the late Ruben and Joan McNew Brown, and spent her lifetime in Faulkner County. She was a methodist. Her marriage to Mr. Qualls occurred February 23, 1896.
Also surviving are three sons, Arvil and Orbun Qualls of Conway, and Wames Qualls of Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Vida Hartwick of North Little Rock, and Mrs. Velma Mauldin of Greenbrier; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Centerville Methodist Church by the Rev. Harold Wilson and the Rev. King Hall. Burial will be at the McNew Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Damon and James H. Mauldin, Howard Qualls, and Dayron, Darrell V. and Dennis Hartwick.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 13 Oct 1954
MRS. QUATTLEBAUM, FAULKNER NATIVE, DIES IN LITTLE ROCK
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Harmony Baptist Church for Mrs. Mary Louise Quattlebaum, Faulkner County native who died yesterday at her home at Little Rock after an illness lasting ten weeks. She was 76 years old.
Mrs. Quattlebaum, widow of George William Quattlebaum, had lived in Little Rock two years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Naoma Burrough of McGehee, Mrs. Etta Fowler of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Stella Fugatt of Bauxite, and Mrs. Maggie Mitchell of Cato; three sons, Troy of Little Rock, Albon of North Little Rock, Novie Quattlebaum of Mabevale; two step-daughters, Mrs. Laura Tarkington of Guy and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of Little Rock; a brother, John Allen of North Little Rock; four half-brothers, Louis Allen of Guy, Herbert of Greenbrier, Mitchell of Little Rock, and Vernon Allen of Oklahoma; 23 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Charlie Chandler of Little Rock will officiate in the services tomorrow. Burial will be at Harmony Cemetery by Doolin Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Major Blucher, Billy Ray Collums, Verlon Quattlebaum, Doyle Edwards, Derwin Edwards, and Henry Mann.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 02 Sep 1953
G.W. QUATTLEBAUM
George William Quattlebaum, 89, died at his home in Little Rock today after an illness of a week. He leaves 120 immediate survivors.
He was born in White County and had lived in Arkansas all his life. He moved to Little Rock a year ago. Mr. Quattlebaum was married to the former Mary Allen, who survives.
Other survivors are six daughters, Mrs. C.J. Tarkington of Greenbrier, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of Little Rock, Mrs. Naoma Burroughs of Dermott, Mrs. Eddie Fowler of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Stella Fugett of Bauxite, and Mrs. Maggie Mitchell of Jacksonville; three sons, Troy Quattlebaum of Little Rock, Nova Quattlebaum of Mabelvale, and Albon Quattlebaum of North Little Rock; two sisters, Mrs. J.D. Rhoades of Guy, and Mrs. Barbara Hendrickson of North Little Rock; a brother, Gilbert Quattlebaum of Conway; 41 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. George Chandler at Harmony Baptist Church near Cato tomorrow at 3 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Verlan and Loyce Quattlebaum, Doyle and Gerald Edwards, Henry Mann, and Robert Tarkington. Honorary pallbearers, Jack Brockinton, Floyd Webb, Billy Ray Cullums, and Dan Small. Burial will be at Harmony Cemetery by Doolin's Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 21 Jan 1946
J. FRANK RANEY'S DEATH FOLLOWS THAT OF WIFE BY FIVE DAYS
Following his wife in death by only five days, J. Frank Raney, aged 83, well known resident of Benedict Township, died at his home near Mayflower last night. His wife, Mrs. Josephine Claunch Raney, died last Tuesday night. Mr. Raney suffered a stroke of paralysis January 2 and his condition had been critical since. His right side was paralyzed and he was unable to speak following the stroke. Mr. Raney served as a justice of the peace in Benedict Township nearly 40 years and also was a township Democratic committeeman and member of the school board of his community for many years. He was born near Conway March 05, 1861, and was married October 02, 1887. Surviving are four sons, Hollie Raney of Mayflower, J.W. Raney of Cabot, Thomas Raney of Little Rock, and Robert Raney of Palarm; three daughters, Mrs. E.J. Wilhite of Stuttgart, Mrs. M.A. Hardin of Redfield, and Mrs. Verne Smith of Perry; 30 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the Mayflower Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Elder J.C. Dawson will officiating. Burial will be in a cemetery six miles north of Pine Bluff.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 16 Jan 1946
MRS. FRANK RANEY DIES AT MAYFLOWER FOLLOWING STROKE
Mrs. Josephine Claunch Raney, aged 73, wife of J. Frank Raney, died suddenly at 6:30 Tuesday night at the home of their son, Hollie Raney, at Mayflower. Mrs. Raney was in apparently good health until she suffered a stroke Monday night. She and her son and family were attending Mr. Raney, who himself has been critically ill since he suffered a stroke on January 2. His right side is paralyzed and he is unable to speak.
Mrs. Raney was born in Tenn, December 19, 1872, and came with her parents to Arkansas at the age of 8. She was married to Mr. Raney near Conway, November 02, 1887. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors besides her husband and the son at Mayflower are three other sons, J.W. Raney of Cabot, Tom Raney of Palarm; three daughters, Mrs. E.J. Wilhite of Stuttgart, Mrs. M.A. Hardin of Redfield, and Mrs. Verne Smith of Perry; a sister, Mrs. Joe Stone of Conway; 30 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Mayflower Methodist Church Thursday, the hour to be announced later. Burial will be in a cemetery near Pine Bluff.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sun., 29 Sep 2002
DAPHEN LOYD RANSOM
Sunday, September 29, 2002
Daphne Loyd Ransom
Daphne Loyd Ransom of Conway died Wednesday (Sept. 25, 2002). Born Feb. 3, 1935, in Helena, she was a daughter of the late Lucien Anderson Webster and Daphne Vertine Ellzey.
Survivors are her children, W. B. Loyd of Little Rock, Lucien Loyd of Fayetteville, Cathy Clearman of Conway and Elizabeth Ransom of Houston, Texas; a brother, Lucien A. Webster of Elaine; a sister, Ann Higgins of Bartlett, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Graveside services were Saturday at Riverwood Cemetery in Maumelle with the Rev. Eugene Ryan officiating. Burial was by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sunday 27 Oct 1996
S. CLARK REYNOLDS
S. Clark Reynolds, 84, of Conway, died Friday (October 25, 1996) at his residence.
Born January 22, 1912, at the Republican community, son of Hardy A. and Amy Williams Reynolds, he was a painter for the Little Rock School District, a Navy veteran of WWII, and a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Reynolds was a member of the Greenbrier/Wooster Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8059.
Survivors are his wife, Clara Cornell Ellzey Reynolds; four daughters, Nina Reynolds McGehee of Conway, Pam Reynolds Stroud, and Jennie Reynolds Benton, both of North Little Rock, and Debbie Reynolds Cochran of Cabot; two brothers, Weldon Reynolds of England (Lonoke County) and Winfred Reynolds of Yukon, Okla.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with Gary Neal and David Hurst officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be E. McGehee, Jim Benton, Larry Stroud, Bob Wilcox, Wayne Nixon, Johnny Clifton, and Joe Ellzey.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 09 Feb 1987
MRS. MILAM C. RHEA
Sarah Agnes Rhea, 72, of West Memphis, a native of Greenbrier, died Saturday (February 07, 1987).
She was a Baptist. She was born June 02, 1914, a daughter of William C. and Elizabeth Simmons McRae.
Survivors are her husband, Milam C. Rhea; a son, Jimmy C. Rhea of Panama City, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Spencer of West Memphis; six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Springhill Baptist Church with the Rev. Wassel Burgess officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Lance Rhea, Jay Rhea, Bill Elliott, Bo Elliott, Danny Rhea, and Randy Rhea.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 23 Jan 1997
MILAM CURTIS RHEA
Milam Curtis Rhea, 81, of West Memphis, a native of Greenvrier, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 1997).
Born August 31, 1915, a son of William Floyd and Velma Milam Rhea, he was a graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College (now the University of Central Arkansas) with a degree in business administration. He retired from te Postal Service in 1972. He served as a deacon in the Baptist Church and was a World War II Army veteran, when he was awarded the Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Agnes McRae Rhea, a sister, Oneida Hazzard, and a brother, Jack Rhea.
Surviving are a son, Jimmy C. Rhea of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Barbara Spencer of West Memphis; a sister, Jane Elliot of Springhill; a brother, Billy Rhea of Conway; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Springhill Baptist Church with the Rev. Wassell Burgess officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jay Rhea, Lance Rhea, Danny Rhea, Randy Rhea, James Elliott, John David Isom, Bruce Johnson, and Eric Grable.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 23 Dec 1954
MRS. W.A. RUSSELL, DIES IN LITTLE ROCK
Mrs. Lettie Russell, 66, a widow of Will A. Russell, late Conway building contractor, died at a Little Rock hospital yesterday following a long illness. Mrs. Russell had been an invalid a number of years.
She was born at Conway, November, 10, 1888, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Kelsey. Mrs. Russell was a Methodist.
Surviving are a son, Gail Russell, El Paso, Tex.; a daughter, Mrs. J.T. Palmer, Marianna; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at Pence's Funeral Home this afternoon by Rev. Joel A. Cooper and burial was at New Liberty Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Holwyn, Jack, and Buster Hamlett, Virgil Montgomery, Walter Dunaway, and Carlton Milam.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 08 Mar 1906
HAMLET
On March 4 God in his infinite wisdom and tender mercy saw fit to remove from us and this earthly sphere, Uncle Will Russell. He was over 80 years of age. He lived and died a consistent member of the Church of Christ. He has run a good race and fought a good fight, and it is fitting indeed to say, "O, grave where is thy victory; O, death where is thy sting?" He was the last member of the Russell family and in his death the missing link has been added to the family chain in the home which knows no death. Uncle Will was a just and honorable man and to know him was to love him. He will be sadly missed by the host of friends who paid their last tribute of respect to him in New Libery Cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday. --Mar. 6 (date of reporting)
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 25 Mar 1920
MRS. G.W. SATTERFIELD
--from Saturday's Daily
Mrs. Mnnie [Minnie] Satterfield, 50, wife of G.W. Satterfield, died at their home 2 miles east of Conway at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon of penumonia following influenza. The funeral was held at Macedonia Cemetery at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Satterfield who was a daughter of James Day, formerly of Pickles Gap, was a native of Alabama, but came to this county when a girl.
She is survived by her husband and several children.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 18 June 1934
LEM SCOTT OF VILONIA DEAD
HEART ATTACK FATAL TO WELL KNOWN FARMER
Lem Scott, aged 59, one of Faulkner County's best known farmers, died at his home two miles east of Vilonia at 3 a.m. today, following a heart attack suffered shortly after 7 o'clock last night. Mr. Scott had been suffered with heart trouble for several years, but yesterday was in apparently good health and his death came suddenly.
Funeral services are being held up awaiting word from relatives, including Mrs. Scott, who is visiting in Chicago. She left a week ago to visit two daughters in Indiana and Illinois shortly before noon today. She has not been contacted. The funeral, however, is expected to be held some time Wednesday.
Mr. Scott was born at Covington, Tenn., October 22, 1874, and at an early age removed to Holly Grove, Arkansas. He was married to Miss Mary Meeks, Oct 13, 1897, and 30 years ago came to Vilonia to retire. He is survived by his wife; six daughters, Miss Leona Scott, a teacher in North Little Rock schools, Mrs. J.T. Erwin of Evanston, Ill., Mrs. D.O. Nihart of Middleberry, Ind., Miss Mary Jane Scott, who teaches at Stuttgart high school, and Misses Valla and Guyla Scott of Vilonia, the last named a student at the Arkansas State Teachers College; and two sons, Julius Scott of New York City, and Lester Scott of Vilonia.
Mr. Scott was a member of the Methodist Church of Vilonia, a member of the county Democratic central committee, and formerly a member of the Vilonia school board. He held membership in Green Grove Lodge No. 107, F. & A.M. He was highly regarded in his community and the county as well and his passing will be mourned by countless friends.
<<--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 20 Jan 1951
MRS. MARY SCOTT OF VILONIA DIES; FUNERAL SUNDAY
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Scott, aged 78, died early today at her home at Vilonia. Mrs. Scott was ill eight weeks. The former Mary Elizabeth Meeks, she was the widow of Lem F. Scott.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 20 Jan 1951
MRS. MARY SCOTT OF VILONIA DIES; FUNERAL SUNDAY
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Scott, aged 78, died early today at her home at Vilonia. Mrs. Scott was ill eight weeks. The former Mary Elizabeth Meeks, she was the widow of Lem F. Scott. A daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Hughen Meeks, Mrs. Scott was born at Holly Grove, August 22, 1872. She lived at Vilonia 47 years and was a Methodist.
Funeral services will be held at the Vilonia Methodist Church at 2 p.m. tomorrow by Rev. M.C. Webb and Rev. P.A. Lewis. Burial will be in the Vilonia Cemetery by Pence's Funeral Home.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Julius Scott of Peekskill, N.Y., and Lester Scott of Vilonia; six daughters, Misses Leona Scott and Mary Jane Scott of Conway, Miss Valla Scott and Mrs. Rogers Moore of Vilonia, Mrs. John D. Erwing of Crossett, and Mrs. D.O. Nihart of Middlebury, Ind.; and a granddaughter, Shirley Scott of Peekskill.
Active pallbearers will be Lewis Clements, Tom Carroll, Tom Janski, R.M. Moore, G.Q. Dallas, and Clyde Hogan. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. J.H. Downs, E.A. Dallas, Vernon Harrod, Paul Harlan, Ruby Sowell, and Clyde Kirby of Vilonia.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 15 Aug 1968
MISS SCOTT, VETERAN VILONIA TEACHER, DIES
Miss Valla Scott, 59, of Vilonia, a veteran teacher in the Vilonia schools, died today (August 14, 1968) at Memorial Hospital. Miss Scott had been ill three months.
A graduate of State College of Arkansas, she taught at Vilonia 27 years. She was a member of the Arkansas Education Association and a lifetime member of the Vilonia Parent/Teacher Association. She also was a member of the Vilonia Methodist Church.
Miss Scott was a daughter of Lem F. and Mary Weeks Scott. She was born at Vilonia, January 01, 1909.
Surviving are two brothers, Lester Scott of Vilonia and Dr. J.E. Scott of Los Angeles, Calif.; and five sisters, Misses Leona and Mary Jane Scott, both of Conway, Mrs. Joseph Erwin of Crossett, Mrs. Wilma Nihart of Dade Co., Fla., and Mrs. Rogers C. Moore of Vilonia.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at McNutt Chapel with the Rev. John Jump and the Rev. E.B. Williams. Burial will be at Vilonia Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 18 June 1956
MRS. JOE SETZLER SUCCUMBS SUNDAY
Mrs. Marian Cornelia Setzler, 73, died in an ambulance en route to a Little Rock hospital Saturday. Mrs. Setzler had made her home in recent months with a daughter, Mrs. W.E. Bailey, at Enola. She had been ill from a heart condition six months.
Mrs. Setzler was the widow of Joseph Adam Setzler. She was born at Enola, November 13, 1893, a daughter of the late Carter and Estes Ormond Ingram. She returned to Enola from Dexter, Mo., following the death of her husband earlier this year and formerly lived in Blythe, Calif. She was a member of the Christian Scientist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Grady Setzler of Blythe and Ingram Setzler of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; and two sisters, Mrs. D.N. Curtis of Dexter and Mrs. H.O. Porter of Fayetteville.
Funeral services were to be conducted at Enola Baptist Church this afternoon by Dr. J.E. Cobb of Conway. Burial was in charge of McNutt's Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were L.J. Shock, L.B., Lewis. B., and O.K. Setzler, B.A. Bailey, and Belton Shock.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 15 Mar 1956
J.A. SETZLER, 75, FORMER ENOLA RESIDENT, DIES
Joseph Adam Setzler, 75, formerly of Enola, died of a heart attack at Dexter, Missouri, Tuesday.
The body was returned to Conway by McNutt's Funeral Home and funeral services were conducted at the Enola Baptist Church this afternoon with Dr. J.E. Cobb officiating. Burial is in Marcus Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Setzler had lived at Dexter five years. He formerly lived in Blythe, Calif.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Ingram Setzler of Dexter and grady Setzler of Blythe; and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Bailey of Enola and Mrs. Ruhamah Gardner of Graton.
Pallbearers for the funeral were L.J. and Belton Shock, B.A. Bailey, O.K., L.B., and Lewis Setzler.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 30 Dec 1925
ROUND MOUNTAIN
W.H. Sevier, who had been a resident of this place for 25 years, died last Friday and was buried Saturday. Mr. Sevier had been in bad health for several years. He is survived by his wife, nine children and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Sevier was a good citizen, a good neighbor, and friend of ours for 25 years. Rev. Bob Cook of Greenbrier, Mr. Sevier's choice of preachers, preached his funeral.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 26 Dec 1940
MRS. S.S. SHAW
--from Friday's Daily
Mrs. Ada Shaw, aged 67, died at her home three miles east of Guy in the Rowlett community yesterday. She was the wife of S.S. Shaw. She was born at Greenbrier June 3, 1873, and had lived in Faulkner county all her life. Besides her husband Mrs. Shaw also is survived by three sons, Willie, Ernest and Vernon Shaw, and two daughters, Mrs. Mamie Price and Mrs. Lula Gray, all of Guy. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Emmett Wilson at the family home this afternoon and burial made in Copperas Springs cemetery in charge of Doolin's funeral home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 15 Dec 1921
MRS. ELLEN SHAW
--from Saturday's Daily
Mrs. Ellen Shaw, aged 85, one of the pioneer women of Faulkner county, died at her home at Pleasant Valley, Clifton township, at 11 o'clock last night. The funeral was held this afernoon at Copperas Springs cemetery, near Guy.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 20 Aug 1920
OBITUARY
On Sunday afternoon August 22, many hearts were made sad and eyes streamed with tears as they gazed upon the remains of Mrs. Mae Dunn Shaw, who passed to her reward Saturday night, August 21.
Her walk on earth is o'er; Mae's voice is still, but she is only asleep. She was such a sweet girl, loved and cherished by all who knew her. She was a member of the Baptist church and was only a babe in Christianity. May her short stay on earth be a guiding star to point to Him above.
To me she was a schoolmate and chum and never knew anything too good to tell me. We told to each other our joys along with our little troubles. We never had a harsh word spoken. It was like giving up a sister, and although I couldn't lock hands and go with her, may God keep me to so live that I'll meet her up yonder.
To the sorrowing husband who is left here, may this be a tie to draw you closer to God, with whom Mae has gone to dwell.
Dear parents, brothers and sisters, it was hard to give her up, but we, too, will some day have to go, and let us so live that we might meet God and darling Mae with a clear conscience.
Written by a friend, Trixie Fae Hopkins August 24, 1920
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mond., 20 Aug 1945
SAMUEL S. SHAW, 70, FARMER OF ROWLETT COMMUNITY, DIES
Funeral services for Samuel Shepperd Shaw, aged 70, Rowlett farmer who died late Saturday afternoon, were held at his home yesterday, with Rev. Emmett Wilson officiating. Interment was at the Copperas Springs cemetery in charge of Doolin Funeral home. Mr. Shaw, a member of the Baptist church, had been ill three months. Born in Alabama January 1, 1875, he lived in this state most of his life. Survivors include three sons, J. W. (Willie) Shaw and E.M. (Ernest) Shaw of New Home, and T.V. (Vernon) Shaw of the Rowlett community; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Mamie) Price and Mrs. Lula Gray of the Rowlett community; a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Glover of Wooster, and a brother, Stanley Shaw of Pleasant Valley. Pallbearers were Arvil Clendennin, Herman Bivens, Cleveland Gray, Sherman Duncan, and Watson Williams.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thursday, July 26, 1973
MRS. SHAW, 75, DIES, BURIAL AT NEW LIBERTY
Mrs. Hallie Mae Barron Shaw, 75, of 1575 Maple St., North Little Rock, died Tuesday (July 24, 1973) in Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock. She was the widow of J.T. Shaw.
Mrs. Shaw was a Baptist.
Surviving are two sons, Lloyd Kenneth Shaw of North Little Rock and James Thurman Shaw of San Antonio, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Morene Scherz of North Little Rock; a brother, W.T. Barron of Jacksonville; 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rest Hills Chapel in North Little Rock. Burial will be at New Liberty Cemetery east of Conway.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Monday, Aug. 26, 1985
GREENBRIER MAN KILLED IN HWY 65 ACCIDENT
Dennis T. Shaw, 65, of Greenbrier died at 8:`5 p.m. yesterday of injuries he suffered when his Chevrolet truck overturned on Hwy 65 about five miles north of Conway.
According to reports from witnesses, Shaw was southbound on Hwy 65 about 7 p.m. when his truck went out of control and overturned. He was flown by helicopter to Baptist Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Apparently no other vehicles were involved in the accident, witnesses said.
Mr. Shaw was born November 4, 1919, in Wooster, a son of the late S.S. "Boag" and Emma Moats Shaw. He was a maintenance man at Conway Human Development Center.
Survivors are two brothers, Carl Shaw of Capay, Calif., and Bill Shaw of Mendota, Ill; and two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Brown of Little Rock and Mrs. Jean Glover of Greenbrier.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at McNutt Chapel with the Rev. Wassell Burgess officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Wooster.
Pallbearers will Bill Kirby, Ed Shaw, Jimmy Wilcox, Freddie Wilcox, Wiley Wilcox, and Hicks Wilson.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., January 2, 1986
JACK W. SHAW
Jack W. Shaw, 66, of Conway, died Wednesday (January 1, 1986) at University Hospital in Little Rock.
Born January 13, 1919, at Saltillo, he was a son of John William and Carrie Mae Womack Shaw. He was a retired laborer from Ward Bus Co. (now American Transportation Corp.) and a member of Libery Assembly of God Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Mae Tidwell Shaw; two sons, Jack Andrew and John Wayne Shaw, both of Conway; seven daughters, Mrs. Virginia Ann McKaskle of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Donna Gail Licon of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Mrs. Erma Dianne Hensley, Mrs. Frances Carol Cook, Mrs. Carrie Lea Heflin and Misses Sarah Elizabeth Shaw and Rhonda Dale Shaw, all of Conway; a brother, Vince Andrew Shaw of Quitman; five sisters, Mrs. Erma Fiddler, Mrs. Bobby Lucas, Mrs. Ruby Parks and Mrs. Fannie Osborne, all of Conway, and Mrs. Peggy Moore of Mulberry (Crawford County), and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral services were today at Liberty Assembly of God Church with the Rev. James Martin officiating. Burial was in New Liberty Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Vernon Fulmer, Virgil White, George Robinette, Farrel Estep, Winford Fowler, and J.D. Owens.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., June 9, 1955
JOHN W. SHAW, 79, RETIRED CITY EMPLOYEE, DIES
John William Shaw, 1222 Front St., a lifelong resident of Faulkner County, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital from a kidney ailment. He was 79.
Mr. Shaw was born in the Saltillo community, March 2, 1876, a son of Newt W. and Nannie Shaw. He married the former Carrie Mae Harrison, and they had eight children, five daughers and three sons. He was a Baptist.
Mr. Shaw had been ill for ten months.
He leaves his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Raymond Fiddler and Mrs. Earl Packs of Conway, Mrs. F.B. Osborn of North Little Rock, Mrs. George Thornton of Phoenix City, Alabama, and Mrs. V.A. York, Indio, Calif.; three sons, T.A. Shaw, Jack W. Shaw, and N.A. Shaw, all of Conway; a sister, Mrs. Eva Carroll of Liberty; a brother, J.T. Shaw of North Little Rock; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, with the Rev. O.M. Stallings officiating. Burial will be at Old Liberty Cemetery by Doolin's Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will include Glover Hensley, Clarence Martin, Clifton Eaton, Bill Beene, Warren Voyles, and Edsel Voyles.
Honorary: Dr. Cecil A. Dickerson, Wilbourn Carter, Joe Castleberry, Bute Graddy, Boss Milam, Otis Brannon, Harry Vinson, and W.J. Flowers.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., July 4, 1918
LAD IS KILLED, KICK OF MULE
--from Monday's Daily
According to info received here this morning, Howard, six-year-old son of B.F. Shaw of Wooster was kicked by a mule yesterday afternoon and fatally injured, the lad succumbing the injury this morning. Although the details are meager, it is stated the youth in some manner got under the heels of the animal and was kicked in the head. The funeral will be conducted tomorrow, it was said. Mr. Shaw lived on the J.D. Thomas farm near Wooster.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 17 Sept 1964
J.T. SHAW, 69, RETIRED ROAD WORKER, DIES
J.T. (Red) Shaw, 69, of North Little Rock, retired employee of the Arkansas Highway Department, died Friday (Sept. 11, 1964).
He was a Baptist, a member of the American Legion and 40 et 8 and a veteran of WWI.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mae Barron Shaw, two sons, James T. Shaw of Little Rock and Kenneth Shaw of North Little Rock; a daughter, Mrs. Morene W. Scherz of North Little Rock, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral was held Saturday at Griffin-Legget Chapel in Little Rock by the Rev. C.J. Shaw. Burial was at New Liberty Cemetery east of Conway.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Monday, 11 Jan 1960
MRS. S.S. SHAW DIES AT HER HOME
Mrs. Emma Moats Shaw, 73, of Greenbrier, wife of S.S. Shaw, died last night (Jan 10, 1960) at her home after an illness of a year. Mrs. Shaw was born Feb 20, 1886, in Commerce, Georgia, and had lived in Arkansas 60 years. She was a daughter of Sidney and Sally Elliott Moats.
Survivors besides her husband are four sons, Sam and Dennis of Spring Hill, Carl of Shafter, Calif., and Billy M. Shaw of Mendota, Ill; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Brown and Mrs. Jean Glover of Little Rock; four sisters, Mrs. J.L. Butler of Kokomo, Ind., Mrs. Nora Overstreet, Mrs. W.E. Watkins, and Mrs. G.W. Quattlebaum of Searcy; a brother, Claud W. Moats of Georgetown, Arkansas; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Doolin's Funeral Home will announce arrangements.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 14 July 1904
DEATH AT HAMLET
On last Wednesday God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to remove from our home and this earthly sphere, my sister, Nita Shaw. Although we kept her but ten short days we loved her and death alone could break the sacred tie that bound her to us. May that angel child be as a magnet to draw us near Him who doeth all things wisely. Clyda M. Shaw
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 13 May 1968
R.B. SHAW DIES AT MARIANNA
Robert Byron Shaw of Marianna died Saturday (May 11, 1968) at Marianna. He was director of the Marianna Housing Authority and former operator of Shaw Cotton Co.
Mr. Shaw was a brother of George G. Shaw of Conway, who died February 5.
A native of Conway, he was a son of Robert B. and Virginia Pitts Shaw. He attended Conway schools and was a veteran of World War I.
He went to Marianna following the war and entered the cotton business. He married the former Lillian Underwood of Helena, who survives.
Mr. Shaw was a former commander of the Marianna Rotary Club and a member of the Marianna First Methodist Church.
Also surviving is a sister, Miss Evie Shaw of Conway. Funeral was Sunday at the First Methodist Church in Marianna. Burial was in Marianna Memorial Park.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 14 Apr 1981
MRS. SHAW
Mrs. Marguerite Blanks Shaw, 1903 College Avenue, widow of George G. Shaw, died today (April 14, 1981) at her home.
A graveside service by McNutt Funeral Home will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Beal officiating.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 15 Apr 1981
MRS. SHAW
Mrs. Marguerite Blanks Shaw, 1903 College Avenue, widow of George G. Shaw, died Tuesday (April 14, 1981) at her home.
Mrs. Shaw was a housewife, a member of PEO, First United Methodist Church and active in several civic organizations.
She was born at Hamburg (Ashley Co.), a daughter of Jack Bruce and Sheb Saddler Blanks.
Survivors are a son, George Shaw of Norman, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia S. Hoy of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Anne Couch of Shreveport, La.; a brother, Jack Blanks of Bastrop, La.; a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Adkisson of Conway; ten grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A graveside service by McNutt Funeral Home will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Beal officiating. Pallbearers will be Stuart Couch, Doug, Jeff, and Mark Hoy, Scott Shaw, and Sam, Richard, and Sam Adkisson III.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 14 Sep 1911
WILL OF W.P. SHAW FILED FOR PROBATE
--from Thursday's Daily
The will of the late W.P. Shaw was filed for probate int he office of Clerk J.H. Bailey today. the testator directs that after the payment of all his debts $1 each be paid to his children, Roxie Howell, Rebecca E. Langston, Sarah F. Hargrove, Mary R. Graham, and Cora L. Jenkins. The residue of his real and personal property is bequeathed to his wife, Beckie Shaw, who is made his sole executrix of the instrument, until her death or marriage when it reverts to the children, to be divided equally among them.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 22 Sep 1965
MRS. J.F. SHAW OF NEW HOME DIES
Mrs. Vivian Bearden Shaw, 63, of the New Home community, near Quitman, died today (Sept. 22, 1965) at the Heber Springs hospital following an illness of three days.
She was the wife of John W. Shaw, who she married on Sept. 19, 1920.
Mrs. Shaw was born Oct 8, 1901, at Quitman, a daughter of the late Rosbor and Ola Andrews Bearden. She was a member of the Guy Church of Christ.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Fay, Higgins, and Bobby Shaw, all of Guy, and Royce Shaw of Los Angeles, Calif.; six daughters, Mrs. Montine Carter of Little Rock, Mrs. Odie Thomison of Wichita, Kan.; Mrs. Irene Hughes of Dermott, Mrs. Bernadine Stevenson of Greenway and Mrs. June Brown and Mrs. Gayle West of Conway; three brothers, Jack Bearden of Quitman, Ercell Bearden of Brownsville, Texas, and Lecil Bearden of Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Condray and Mrs. Bernice Ussery of Quitman and Mrs. Sally Turner of Detroit, Mich.; 32 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by McNutt Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 04 Apr 1967
OLMSTEAD MAN DIES AT HOME
Funeral for Burnie Armstrong Shaw, 59, of Route 3, North Little Rock, who died at his home (March 29, 1967), was held Sunday at Harmony Baptist Church at Olmstead. The Rev. James L. Menzies officiated. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery by North Little Rock Funeral Home.
Shaw, a farmer, was a lifelong resident of Olmstead and a son of Martin Shaw and Mattie Pearson Shaw.
Mr. Shaw is survived by his wife, the former Susan Frances Hobbs; two sons, William Royce Shaw and Charles D. Shaw, both of North Little Rock; three daughters, Mrs. Bernice Newberry of Jacksonville, Mrs. Charlene Wright of Rodeo, Calif., and Mrs. Alta Whitfield of North Little Rock; two brothers, Rufas Shaw and Gradie Shaw, both of North Little Rock; a half-sister, Mrs. Ethel Burroughs of Little Rock; and 15 grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Leroy Griffin, Richard Bohannon, Joe Castleberry, Faber Watson, Eugene Shaw, and Houston Shaw.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 06 June 1942
MRS. SAM SHETTLES DIES AFTER EXTENDED ILLNESS
Mrs. Becky Jane Shettles, aged 75, widow of Sam Shettles, a pioneer citizen of Faulkner County, died Friday afternoon at her home in the Pickles Gap community, three miles northeast of Conway. A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Shettles was born March 08, 1867, and came with her parents to this county 66 years ago. She is survived by two sons, Vernon Shettles of El Dorado and Mack Shettles of Pickles Gap, with whom she made her home, and four sisters, Mrs. Tom Shumate and Mrs. Joe Stone of Conway, Mrs. Catherine Clibourn of Los Angeles and Mrs. Frank Raney of Redfield, Ark.
Funeral services will be held at the family home Sunday at 2 p.m. by Rev. T.W. Hayes. Interment will be in Cadron Gap Cemetery, in charge of J.A. Pence & Son. Active pall bearers will be Paul Fulmer, George Davis, Clyde Dunn, Ebbie Loveless, Clavin Johnson, and Clarence Day.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 04 March 1985
LEWIS B. SHOEMAKE
Lewis B. Shoemake, 83, 103 Conway Blvd., died yesterday (March 03, 1985) at Johnson's Meadowlake Home, Inc.
He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are two sons, James "Bob" Shoemake of Conway and Billy Shoemake of Morrilton; two half-brothers, Joe Dixon and Cecil Dixon, both of Arkansas; and a half-sister, Mrs. Pauline McCall of Ward (Lonoke County).
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at McNutt Chapel with the Rev. Woodrow Woods officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery near Holland.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sun., 24 Feb 1974
MR. SHORTS, 90, DIED AT HOSPITAL; LONGTIME OILMAN
William Earl Shorts, 90, of Conway, died Friday (February 22, 1974) at Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Shorts was a retired maintenance engineer for Wheeling Oil Company. He started working in oil fields at the age of 13, and pioneered the use of gasoline and electric motors. When he retired at the age of 74, the Oil Field Journal called him "the grand old man of the field."
A native of Emlenton, Pa., Mr. Shorts was born September 11, 1883, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shorts. In 1904, he married the former Etoile Truby, who died in 1971.
He was a member of a Bartlesville, Okla., Masonic Lodge and of First Presbyterian Church of Conway.
Survivors include a son, James Guy Shorts of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Mrs. Sid Coleman of Conway; a brother, J.A. Shorts of Emlenton; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Rev. John Shell will conduct funeral services at 10 a.m. Monday at McNutt Chapel. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 13 Jul 1971
MRS. SHORTS DIES AT 87
Mrs. Etoile Truby Shorts, 87, of 1149 Clifton Street, died Monday (July 12, 1971) at the Conway Convalescent Center after an extended illness.
Mrs. Shorts was born July 28, 1883, in Emlenton, Pa., a daughter of James O. and Milia Hennage Truby.
In 1904, she married to William Earl Shorts, who survives. She was a Presbyterian and a former resident of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Other survivors include a son, James Guy Shorts of Oklahoma City; a daughter, Mrs. Sid C. Coleman of Conway; a brother, John M. Truby of Yonkers, New York; two sisters, Mrs. J.H. Hale of Pharr, Tex., and Mrs. Morris Pfeifer of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The Rev. John R. Shell will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at McNutt Chapel. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scott Hunter, H.J. Hillman, Boyce Pheifer, Abe McKinney, Sid C. Coleman, and Sidney Tucker.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 26 Aug 1994
MRS. PEARL E. SHUMATE
Mrs. Pearl E. Shumate, 91, of Conway, died Thursday (August 25, 1994).
Born February 28, 1903, in Greenbrier, a daughter of Steve and Lona Mobbs Spears, she was a homemaker and a widow of Stanley H. Shumate.
Surviving are two sons, Rupert Mobbs of Greenbrier and Harrold Mobbs of Va.; three stepsons, Alton Shumate of Missouri, Milton Shumate of Conway, and Royce Shumate of Greenbrier; two stepdaughters, Betty Pate of Conway and Mildred Rogers of Calif.; three sisters, Olga Fielder of La Plata, Md., Pauline McPherson of Cob Island, Md., and Doris Rooker of Gambrills, Md.; a brother, Louis "Lou" Spears of Charleston, W. Va.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Spears officiating. Burial will be in Thorn Cemetery in Greenbrier.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 10 Feb 1916
M.L. SHRUM
--from Tuesday's Daily
M.L. Shrum, 57 years old, died of heart failure last night at 6 o'clock at his home near Rocky Gap. He had been a resident of Faulkner County about 15 years, coming here from Missouri. He is survived by two daughters. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. Burial will be in Mayflower Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 09 Sep 1950
HOLLAND RESIDENT DIES OF HEART ATTACK AT HOME
Mrs. Thaner Parilee Sibley, aged 70, died of a heart attack at her home in Holland today. Mrs. Sibley was a member of the Methodist Church and resident of Holland for 15 years. She was a native Arkansan.
Funeral services will be held in Spring Hill Church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Doolin Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, John Sibley; two daughters, Mrs. Otis Spencer of Ward and Mrs. Mary Ellen Black of Vilonia; a step-daughter, Mrs. Otis Freeman of Van Buren; three sons, Bill and John Wiley of the home and Herman P. Sibley of North Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. Emma Milam of Conway; two brothers, John Griffin of Helena and Bud Griffin of Benton Harbor, Mich.; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 03 Nov 1962
JOHN W. SIBLEY, FAULKNER COUNTY NATIVE, DIES
John William Sibley, 80, of North Little Rock, formerly of Wooster, died today (November 03, 1962) at Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock. He was a retired farmer.
Mr. Sibley was born April 18, 1882, at Wooster.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ellen Black; and one step-daughter, Mrs. Otis Spencer, both of North Little Rock; two step-sons, Bill Wiley and John Wiley of Holland; 20 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Spring Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery by Pence Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 06 Nov 1943
FUNERAL FOR MRS. SILER HELD AT GUY
One of Three Victims of Grade Crossing Accident Thursday Night
Mrs. Hattie Siler, 37, of the Oak Leaf community, 18 miles north of Newport in Jackson County, who met death with two other persons in an accident at the Grand Glaise railroad crossing, 25 miles northeast of Searcy, Thursday night, was a member of a Faulkner County family. Her body was returned to Guy for funeral services this afternoon. Services were conducted at the Church of Christ by Rev. Malcolm Bowen of Conway and burial was in Copperas Springs Cemetery in charge of McNutt Funeral Home.
Mrs. Siler, a native of Guy, was a daughter of Mrs. Docia Lane and the late Thomas Lane. She was married twice and her first husband, Roy ("Jack") Bean, was killed in an automobile accident near Batesville about three years ago. She married A.B. Siler only a short time ago.
Mrs. Siler's mother-in-law, Mrs. Lou Siler, 63, and her brother-in-law's son, Rodgers Marchall Siler, three, also were killed in the crash. Her husband, A.B. Siler, suffered the fracture of both legs and an arm and is in a critical condition at a Searcy Hospital.
Besides her husband, two daughters, a son, and her mother, Mrs. Siler is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Flora Sparkman, Mrs. Pearl Quattlebaum, Mrs. Alma McGinty, Mrs. Viola Fite, and Mrs. Julia May Bennett of Quitman; and six brothers, Tump Lane of Malvern, Fay, John, and Troy Lane of Guy, Hicks Lane of Clay County, and Opie Lane of Little Rock.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 18 Sep 1978
ABE SMALL
Abe Small, 79, of Conway died today (September 18, 1978) at Conway Memorial Hospital. He was a retired farmer.
He was born June 17, 1899, at Fairhope, Alabama, a son of Merritt and Mary James Small. He was a member of the Assembly of God.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Greta Hall of Walnut Grove; two brothers, Isaac S. Small of Conway, and J.B. Small of Westville, Okla.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Noland officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 16 Nov 1936
ORENE SMALL
Orene Small, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Small of Beryl, 12 miles east of Conway, died at 7:35 a.m. today after a three-week illness of Diphtheria and paralysis. The child was born March 20, 1930. She is survived by her parents and a sister, Greta Small. Funeral services will be held jointly with services for her aunt, Mrs. John C. Lackey at the Oakland Cemetery tomorrow at 2 p.m., with interment in charge of Doolin's Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 05 May 1980
MRS. OLLIE SMITH
Mrs. Ollie Bell Mobbs Smith, 88, of Heber Springs, died Saturday (May 03, 1980) at Cleburne County Hospital in Heber Springs.
Mrs. Smith was born March 04, 1892, at Greenbrier, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nash. She was a member of the Churchof Christ.
Survivors are two sons, Clarence Mobbs of Calif., and G.L. Smith of Tulsa, Okla.; five daughters, Mrs. Ethel Burkett of Heber Springs, Mrs. Rosalee DeWald of Calif., Mrs. Faye Crow of Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Wanda Lee of Amarillo, Tex., and Mrs. Mary Von of Ohio; two brothers, John Nashof Sapulpa, Okla., and Joe Nash of Mich.; 22 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at McNutt Chapel with Arlos Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Thorn Cemetery in Greenbrier.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 12 Feb 1937
FORMER CONWAY MAN DIES IN NEW YORK; HIS BODY TO BE RETURNED
Relatives in Conway today were notified of the weath [death] in New York yesterday of Lewis Spears, aged 36, former of Conway and son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Spears of Greenbrier. The body will be shipped to Greenbrier for burial, but funeral arrangements have not been completed. Mr. Spears, formerly employed by the Standard Oil Co. here, left Conway 12 or 13 years ago. He went to New York City two years ago from St. Louis and was employed in the electrical business. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Spears, formerly Miss Myrtle Tyler of Conway; three daughters; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Mobbs, Mrs. Zada Banister, Miss Dorcie Spears, all of Greenbrier, and Mrs. Guyless Price of Washington, D.C.; and two brothers, Vernon and Lon Spears of Greenbrier. An uncle, Virgil Spears, lives in Conway.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 15 Feb 1937
LEWIS SPEARS
The funeral of Lewis Spears, who died in Buffalo, New York, last Tuesday, was held today at 10 a.m. at the Baptist Church, Guy, by Rev. W.J. Burgess. Interment was made in Copperas Springs Cemetery in charge of J.A. Pence & Son.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 20 Aug 1919
GREENBRIER
"Grandma" Spears was laid to rest in the Thorn Cemetery last Thursday. She leaves her husband, several children, and a host of friends to mourn her death.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 05 Jan 1968
MRS. STEPHENS, FAULKNER RESIDENT SINCE 1888, DIES
Mrs. Roxey E. Stephens, 82, of Rt. 1, Vilonia, died Friday (January 05, 1968) at Memorial Hospital. She had been ill six months.
Mrs. Stephens was born March 19, 1885, at Bee Branch but had lived in Faulkner County since 1888. She was a daughter of Hazard and Matilda Talley Bennett and was a charter member of Naylor Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Earl Stephens of Vilonia, J.B. Stephens of Little Rock, and R.E. Stephens of North Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Leona Jobe of Conway and Mrs. Lucille Adkisson of Newton Iowa; two brothers, Claude Bennett of Vilonia and Walter Bennett of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Carmichael of Vilonia and Mrs. Luda Ballard of Conway; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sharon by the Rev. King Hall. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
Pallbearers named are Carl VanPelt, Francis Wright, Forrest Jobe, Kenneth Roberts, Fred Prothro, and Sam Henderson.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 06 May 1953
GEORGE STEPHENSON DIES AT VILONIA
George D. Stephenson, 78, who lived a mile east of Conway on Highway 64, died at the home of a nephew, Walter McCorkle, at Vilonia last night after an illness of six weeks.
Mr. Stephenson was a carpenter. He was born at Monroe, N.C., and had lived in Arkansas 50 years, 30 of which were spent in Conway. He was a methodist.
Other servivors include a son, Hugh Stephe(n)son of Alice, Tex.
Services will be held at Doolin Funeral Home's chapel by Bernice Hogan at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 15 May 1958
SAM SURRATT, 69, DIES IN ENGLAND
England--Sam Surratt, aged 69, died Tuesday at a Little Rock rest home. He was a retired farmer and a native of Faulkner County. He was a son of the late J.D. and Belle Surratt.
Mr. Surratt had lived in this area 38 years. He as a Baptist.
Survivors include two sons, B.W. Surratt of Pine Bluff and J.W. Surratt of England; two daughters, Mrs. D.F. Glover of Pecos, Tex., and Mrs.Joe Henson of San Miguel, Calif.; three brothers, J.D. Surratt of Mobile, Ala., A.Q. Surratt of Fort Worth, Tex., and Otis Surratt of Galveston, Tex; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hughes of England, Mrs. Carrie Mills of Greenbrier, and Mrs. O.G. Goode and Mrs. W.A. Goode of Holland; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Wilson Funeral Chapel here by Rev. Ray Tyler. A graveside service and burial will be at Needs Creek Cemetery, near Greenbrier.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 23 Jul 1954
MRS. SURRATT, 90, DIES AT HOME OF HER DAUGHTER
Mrs. Isabelle Sims Surratt, 90, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. S.J. Mills, in the Needs Creek community, near Greenbrier, shortly before noon today. Mrs. Surratt was the widow of J.D. Surratt, whose death occurred in 1927.
She was born at Dalton, Ga., February 01, 1864, and lived for many years at England, Ark. She came to the home of her daughter two months ago. Mrs. Surratt had been ill a number of months. She was a Baptist.
Also surviving are three other daughters, Mrs. O.G. Boode and Mrs. W.A. Goode of Holland, and Mrs. J.L. Hughes of England; four sons, Sam Surratt of England, Joe Surratt of Mobile, Ala., Otis Surratt of Galveston, Tex., and Arvil Surrat of Fort Worth, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Martha Fulbright of Las Animos, Colo.; 26 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at Needs Creek Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday by the Rev. Wallace Glover of England, the Rev. Roy Sims of Little Rock, and the Rev. Howard Tipton of Conway. Burial will be in the Needs Creek Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 29 June 1954
OSCAR E. SURRATT, BAPTIST MINISTER, SERVICE TUESDAY
A 79-year-old Baptist minister, the Rev. Oscar E. Surratt, died at a Little Rock hospital Tuesday morning.
Surviving are three sons, Ethan r. Surratt of El Paso, Tex., Carl Surratt of Benton, and Cecil Surratt of Pine Bluff; three daughters, Mrs. H.S. Russ of Little Rock, Mrs. Everett Blessing of North Little Rock, and Mrs. A.J. Davoren of Kansas City, Kan.; four brothers, Joe Surratt, Mobile, Ala., Arvil Surratt of Fort Worth, Tex., Sam Surratt, England, Otis Surratt, Galveston, Tex.; four sisters, Mrs. O.G. Goode and Mrs.W.A. Goode of Holland, Mrs. S.J. Mills of Needs Creek, and Mrs. J.L. Hughes of England.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Pence Funeral Directors.
The Rev. Ernest Anderson of El Paso will officiate at services at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Conway. Burial will be at Needs Creek. Pence Funeral Home is in charge.
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--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 19 May 1927
PIONEER DIES AT GREENBRIER;
J.D. SURRATT SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA
John D. Surratt, Sr., aged 76, well known farmer and pioneer citizen of near Greenbrier for many years, died at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Surratt for the past year had resided at McClelland and when that place flooded a short time ago returned to this county. It is believed that exposure during the flood probably brought on the attack of pneumonia.
Mr. Surratt was born at Spartanburg, S.C., June 23, 1850, and came with his parents to Faulkner County when only nine years of age. Practically all his life was spent in the Needs Creek community until about seven years ago when he moved near England, Lonoke County. Last year he moved to McClelland.
He is survived by his wife, five sons, O.E. Surratt of El Paso, Ark., J.D. Surratt, Jr., of McCelland, S.H. Surratt of Greenbrier, O.C. Surratt of Mobile, Ala., and A.Q. Surratt of Little Rock; and six daughters, Mrs. W.T. Williams, Mrs. L.N. Mills, Mrs. S.J. Mills, and Miss Gertrude Surratt of Greenbrier, Mrs. A.E. Goode of Holland, and Mrs. J.L. Hughes of England. He also leaves many grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at Needs Creek Cemetery at 11 o'clock this morning, conducted by Rev. P.H. Glover. Burial was under Masonic auspices.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Tues., 06 Sep 1949
RITES WEDNESDAY FOR MRS. SURRATT, WIFE OF MINISTER
Funeral services will be conducted at Second Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday for Mrs. Beulah Lloyd Surratt, wife of Rev. O.E. Surratt. Mrs. Surratt, who was 65, died suddenly at her home, 711 Monro Street, at 12:15 p.m. Monday.
Mrs. Surratt succumbed to a heart ailment for several years.
Mrs. Surratt was born at Holland, June 30, 1884, and had lived in Arkansas all her life. She was a member of Second Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Ethan R. Surratt of El Paso, Tex., and Carl E. and Cecil Surratt of North Little Rock; three daughters, Mrs. H.B. Russ and Mrs.J.A. Duff of Little Rock, and Mrs. A. J. Davoren, Jr., of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. T.D. Spruce of Bearden; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Rev. Chester Ware, pastor, will officiate at the funeral Burial will be in Needs Creek Cemetery by Pence Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Loyd B. Spruce, Bob and Quincy Surratt and Ted and Milton Williams, nephews of Mrs. Surratt, and Travis Maxey and Hurlis Graham, who are grandsons.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 31 Jan 1925
MRS. M.R.H. TAYLOR
A telegram announcing the sudden death of Mrs. M.R.H. Taylor at her home in Coalgate, Okla., was received here yesterday afternoon by her brother, John H. Powers, and sister, Miss Alice Powers, who left last night for Coalgate. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor made their home in Conway for a number of years and have many friends here who will regret to hear of her death. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her husband and four children. She will be buried in Coalgate.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 17 Jul 1913
HAMLET
We have just received word that Mrs. James Teagle died at Conway at 12 0'clock today. She was one of our oldest and most respectable ladies, and has lived here for many years. She has many friends and relatives here to mourn her death.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 29 Mar 1928
FORMER CONWAY MAN DEAD IN LITTLE ROCK
--from Thurs. Daily
James H. ("Jack") Thayer, aged 33, died at St. Vincent's Infirmary, Little Rock, Wednesday night at 11:40 o'clock, following a short illness. Mr. Thayer is survived by his wife, Mrs. Arle Elzey Thayer; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Thayer of Conway; one brother, Tom W. Thayer, Little Rock; and three sisters, Mrs. O.W. Oglesby of St. Louis, Mrs. Henry C. Hartje of Malvern, and Mrs. J.L. Brown, Little Rock.
Funeral services will be held at the family residence, 1013 Marshall Street, Little Rock, Friday at 1 o'clock p.m., conducted by Dr. E.P.J. Garrott, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Conway. The body will be brought overland to Conway and services conducted at Oak Grove Cemetery, under the auspices of the Green Grove lodge No. 107, F. and A.M., of which Thayer was a member, and interment made in the family lot. Pall-bearers are: Honorary--Guy Camp, Homer Wilkins, Edward Camp, W.M. Harrell, Jr., (Pine Bluff), Charlie Heiligers and R.S. Diffee (Little Rock); active--Fred Hobbs, Russell Brown, (Little Rock), Lester Stewart, (Gurdon), Charlie Deal, Harrell Gist and Royce Wilkins.
Mr. Thayer was born in Conway and he held many responsible business positions here before moving three years ago to Little Rock, where he has been engaged in Business. The many friends of the family regret Mr. Thayer's untimely death.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 29 Mar 1928
THAYER FUNERAL HELD
--from Sat. Daily
The funeral of James H. ("Jack") Thayer of Little Rock, formerly of Conway, who died Wednesday at a Little Rock hospital, was held at Oak Grove Cemetery yesterday afternoon in charge of Green Grove Lodge No. 107, F. & A.M., of which he was a member. Among those from out of town here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Brown of Little Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hartje of Malvern, Mrs. O.W. Oglesby of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gould of Morrilton, and Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Diffee of Little Rock. The floral offerings were unusually numerous and beautiful.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 22 Apr 1964
RETIRED TEACHER DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. Verna Chloe Thayer, 70, of Route 1, Greenbrier, a retired teacher and minister, died Tuesday (April 21, 1964) at Memorial Hospital following an illness of five years.
Mrs. Thayer was born August 26, 1893, in Marshall Co., Ind., and had lived at Greenbrier 12 years. She taught at Oregon, (Ill.), Bible College and was a retired minister of the Church of God.
Survivors are a son, Vernon L. Thayer of Palmer, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. Lula Stilson of Sarasota, Fla., and Mrs. Bess Edinger of Cassopolis, Mich.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. at the McGintytown Church of God by the Rev. Allen McLain. Burial will be at McGintytown Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sun., 01 Apr 1984
MRS. THOMAS
Mrs. Grace W. Thomas, 84, of the Conway Convalescent Center, died Friday (March 30, 1984) at Conway Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Thomas was a Baptist and the widow of Jay Thomas.
Born November 29, 1899, at McNeil (Columbia County), she was a daughter of Albert and Ada Whaley Westbrook.
Surviving are a son, James Edward Thomas of Los Angeles, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Wilcox of Conway; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at McNutt Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 05 Sep 1912
C.C. THOMASSON SINKING
It is reported this afternoon that C.C. Thomasson, who has been quite ill for several months, is slowly sinking. It is not thought that he will live through the night.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 12 Sep 1912
PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES AWAY TODAY
C.C. Thomasson Succumbs After Illness of Several Months
--from Thursday's Daily
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PROCLAMATION~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hereby request that all business houses in Conway close tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, remain closed during the funeral services for the late C.C. (Lum) Thomasson, and that all who can, attend such services and his burial on Saturday. The appeal of the destitute and distressed was always heard and answered by him and for more than twenty years he has been a great factor in rendering aid to the needy and unfortunate, and his place will be hard to fill.
W.H. DUNCAN, Mayor Conway, Ark., Sept. 5, 1912
C.C. Thomasson died at his residence on Caldwell Street at 4:45 o'clock this morning after a lingering illness of several months. His death was not unexpected as he has been in poor health for quite a while. Mr. Thomasson was a pioneer citizen fo this city, having lived here since about 1885. He came to Arkansas from Independence, Mississippi, where he was born March 29, 1854. He is survived by his wife, a son who lives in Coldwater, Miss., one brother, Claud of Mobile, Ala., and one sister, Mrs. Mollie Wilkerson of Senatobia, Miss., all of whom are unable to attend the funeral services on account of sickness in there families.
Mr. Thomasson was a member of the W.O.W. and Odd Fellows lodges of this city.
The funeral will be held at the Carter Cemetery ten miles east of Conway Saturday morning. The procession will leave this city at 7 a.m., accompanied by the Odd Fellows and Woodmen. -----------------------------------------
THOMASSON FUNERAL HELD
-from Friday's Daily
The funeral fo the late C.C. Thomasson was held at the family residence on the corner of Caldwell and Watkins Streets, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The services were in charge of the Rev. J. Clarence Dawson, pastor of the Christian Church. Prayer was offered by the Rev. E.R. Steel of the Methodist Church and the Rev. Otto Whitington of the Baptist Church. A magnificent tribute to the deceased was paid by the Rev. Mr. Dawson. Quite a number of friends gathered at the residence to pay their respects to the highly esteemed and respected citizen.
The body was carried to Carter's Cemetery, ten miles east of Conway, this morning for interment.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 24 Dec 1954
MISS WILLIE TILLEY DIES AT HOSPITAL
Miss Willie Edna Tilley, 74, a resident of the Spring Hill community, near Greenbrier, died at Memorial Hospital today. Miss Tilley suffered a stroke of paralysis five weeks ago. A sister, Mrs. Clint Ellzey, died last Sunday.
Miss Willey (Tilley) was born at Srping Hill February 01, 1880, and lived in Faulkner County all her life. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and (Mrs.) J.B. Tilley. She was a Baptist.
Surviving are four sister, Mrs. J.O. Nixon, Mrs. J.B. Rhea, Mrs. Townsend, and Mrs. Dan Carter of Greenbrier; and a brother, E.A. Tilley of Greenbrier.
Funeral will be at Spring Hill Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Saturday by Dr. J.E. Cobb and the Rev. Wassell Burgess. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery by McNutt Funeral Home. Pallbearers will include Hugh and Pierce Nixon, Billy Ellzey, Tommy Carter, Jack, and Rudolph Tilley.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 03 Nov 1977
MRS. TILLEY, WIDOW OF FORMER OFFICIAL, DIES
Mrs. Faleta L. Tilley of 705 Grove Street, a resident of Conway for almost 50 years, died today (November 03, 1977) at Conway Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Bert M. Tilley.
Her husband was a former Faulkner County treasurer from 1929-1934, and tax assessor from 1935-38.
Mrs. Tilley was born at Springhill, a daughter of Jack A. and Mary Fielder Ellzey. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors are three sons, Bert M. Tilley, Jr., of Portland, Ore., Rudolph Tilley of Lenexa, Kan., and Jack B. Tilley of Pensacola, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. William L. (Mary) Burton of Houston, Tex.; 10 grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at McNutt Chapel with the Rev. William L. Probasco officiating. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Douglas and Clark Tilley, Bill and Clinton Ellzey, Scott Burton, and Bill Gould.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 28 Nov 1947
END COMES TO ERT TILLEY DURING SLEEP
Former Faulkner County Assessor and Treasurer Dies of Heart Attack
Bert Milam Tilley, aged 60, former Faulkner County tax assessor and treasurer, died unexpectedly at his home, 622 Faulkner Street, at 3:40 p.m. Thursday.
While Mr. Tilley had suffered from high blood pressure in recent years, he retired in apparently good health Wednesday night. He was stricken with a heart attack in his sleep. Mrs. Tilley summoned a physician, but Mr. Tilley was pronounced dead upon the doctor's arrival.
A native of the Linder community, Mr. Tilley was born September 20, 1887, a son of the late John B. and Josephine Milam Tilley. He attended Greenbrier public school and was married to the former Faletus Ellzey, August 08, 1909. Mr. Tilley was in business at Linder several years and nearly 25 years ago suffered serious burns in the explosion of a stove being kindled with kerosene. Later it was necessary to amputate a leg. He moved with his family to Conway after he recovered and entered public life.
Mr. Talley was first elected treasurer in 1928 and served three terms. He was elected tax assessor in 1933 and served in that position two terms and at the end of his last term was named deputy tax assessor and spent six more years in the same office. During WWII he was clerk of the Faulkner County war rationing board.
His church membership was in the Frst Baptist Church here.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, B.M., Jr., of Portland, Ore., Rudolph F. of Little Rock, and Jack B. Tilley of Conway; a daughter, Mrs. William J. Burton of Houston, Tex.; two brothers, J.O. of Wewoka, Okla., and E.A. Tilley of Greenbrier; six sisters, Mrs. Clint Ellzey, Miss Willie Tilley, Mrs. J.O. Nixon, Mrs. Lester Carter, Mrs. Dan Carter, and Mrs. J.B. Rhea of Greenbrier; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Doolin's funeral chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday by Rev. Harold B. Tillman and burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. B.M. Tilley, Jr., is flying from Portland and is expected to arrive tomorrow night. The body will remain at Doolin's until after the funeral.
---from the Log Cabin Democrat, Wed., 13 Sep 2000
MRS. EVA VERLE MATHENY TURPIN
Mrs. Eva Verle Matheny Turpin, 61, of Conway died Tuesday (Sept. 12,
2000) in Little Rock.
Born Sept. 18, 1938, in Searcy, daughter of the late W.H. and Helen
Harrison Matheny, she was a bookkeeper and a homemaker. She was a member of
West Race Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star and the Disabled American
Veterans Auxiliary. She was also formerly of Kensett (White County).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Frank Turpin; and two
sons, Billy Frank Turpin Jr. and Timothy F. Turpin.
Survivors are a son, Billy Paul Turpin of Conway; and two
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at McEuen-Hancock Funeral
Home in Searcy. Burial will be in National Cemetery in Little Rock.
Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Sat., 10 Jan 1948
WOOSTER
Mrs. Cora Tyler died at the Memorial Hospital at 5 p.m. Sunday after a
lingering illness. She would have been 65, March 03. She was a member of the
Baptist Church at Greenbrier. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.M.
Salter, she was born and lived all he life in this community. She is
survived by her husband, A.A. Tyler; three sons, Faber of Ozark, Kirk of Van
Buren, and Hicks at home; two daughters, Dorothy Tyler of Little Rock; one
brother, Oscar Salter of Sheridan, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Teely of
Okla., Mrs. Ola Mobbs of Little Rock, and Mrs. Della Mallett of Wooster.
Funeral services were held at Greenbrier Tuesday at 2 p.m. and burial was at
Spring Hill.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Thurs., 28 Mar 1940
MRS. HOMER L. TYLER
--from Wednesday's Daily
Little Rock, March 27--Mrs. Homer L. Tyler, 62, died at her home, 1614
Spring Street, yesterday. Survivors include: Her husband, five sons, Jimmy,
Tom, and Jerry Tyler, all of Little Rock, C.O. Tyler of Booneville, and H.O.
Tyler of Morrilton; five daughters, Mrs. W.B. Lyle and Miss Vivian Tyler,
both of Little Rock, Mrs. A.H. Fielder of Searcy, Mrs. Harry L. Craig of
Portsmouth, O., and Mrs. H.A. Sherrill of Elvin, Mo.; a brother, Bonnie
Graham; and two sisters, Mrs. G.S. Roberts and Mrs. D.J. Hightower, all of
Greenbrier; 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were
held at the Baptist Church at Mayflower by Rev. W.J. Burgess at 2 p.m.
today. Pall bearers were Joe Gowdy of Little Rock, J.O. Cantrell of
Greenbrier, John Kelton, John Hall, G.H. Sevier, and R.C. Thompson, all of
Conway.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Fri., 01 Jul 1938
WILLIAM JOHN TYLER
William John Tyler, aged 83, retired farmer living on Rte. 2,
Greenbrier, died at his home at 8 o'clock last night after an illness of two
weeks. Mr. Tyler was born in Mississippi, January 20, 1855, and had lived in
the Greenbrier vicinity 47 years. He is survived by his wife; eight sons,
Arthur, Lige, and Levi Tyler of Greenbrier, Noah and Walter Tyler of Conway,
Virgil and Homer Tyler of Little Rock, and Ira Tyler of Mena; and two
daughters, Mrs. Addie Stevenson of Greenbrier and Mrs. Ester Love of Little
Rock. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon by Rev. W.J. Burgess
and interment made in Spring Hill Cemetery in charge of Doolin's Funeral
Home. Pall bearers were as follows: Active--Hendrix Tyler, Elbert Tyler,
Jerry Tyler, Chester Love, Amon Love, and Omen Tyler. Honorary--Clyde Kelso,
Rom Ball, Tom Brannon, Johnnie Connor, Paul Wilson, Alonzo Wilson, Willie
Merritt, Bonnie Graham, Claude Davis, and Willie Dugger.
--from the Log Cabin Democrat, Mon., 17 Aug 1959
ARTHUR A. TYLER, FORMER GREENBRIER RESIDENT, DIES
Arthur Andrew Tyler, 80, of 4303 Ridge Road, North Little Rock, died
Saturday after suffering a heart attack. He had been in ill health for two
months.
Mr. Tyler was born February 20, 1879, at Greenbrier and had lived his
entire life in Arkansas. He had lived in North Little Rock for the past ten
years, moving there from Greenbrier.
Mr. Tyler was married to Cora Louise Salter in 1902. Her death occurred
in 1948. His parents were William John and Sophronia Ann Reynolds Tyler. He
was a Baptist.
Survivors include three sons, Faber L. Tyler of Ozark, Curtis W. Tyler
of Fort Smith, and E. Hicks Tyler of Dardanelle; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy
Jackson of Benton and Mrs. Merle Carr of North Little Rock; six brothers,
E.J. and Levi Tyler of Greenbrier, Noah, Walter, and Ira Tyler of Conway,
and Virgil E. Tyler of North Little Rock; and a sister, Mrs. John Stevenson
of Greenbrier.
Funeral services were held at Spring Hill Baptist Church this afternoon
with the Rev. E.T. Burgess of North Little Rock in charge.
Pallbearers included Dennis Tyler, Edgar Tyler, H.O. Tyler, Forrest
Love, Hendrix Tyler, and Owen Tyler. Burial was at Spring Hill Cemetery by
McNutt Funeral Home.
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