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| Calico Rock Progress |
7/4/1957 |
Bill Estes Buried July 2nd—
William (Bill) Gideon Estes was born in Izard County, Ark. November 8, 1881 and died June 29 at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 21 days.
He is survived by four children, Forest, Jimmy, Shirley and Casanda (? very unclear),three sisters, Claudia Kirkland of Gamalia, Ark., Cora Byrd of Claremore, Okla., and Mrs Eddie Mange of Viola; three brothers, Ray of Fresno, Calif., Roy of Vidett, Ark., and Lehmon of Gainesville, Mo.
Funeral services were held June 2 at 2:00 p.m. at the Flat Rock Methodist Church with Rev. Otha Strayhorn of Calico Rock officiating.
Burial was in the Flat Rock Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Home. |
| Calico Rock Progress |
1/10/1936 |
Hon. G. B. Ferguson, one of Sharp County's most prominent citizens died at his farm home at Ballard early Saturday morning, at the age of 67 years.
Mr Ferguson has served as representative, state senator and county judge. He was chairman of the County Democratic Central Committee at the time f his death. He is survived by his wife, one son, Shelby C. Ferguson, prosecuting attorney of this district and one daughter, Mrs Walker Blagg (not clear) of Tulsa, Okla. Burial was in the Wiles Cemetery, near Ash Flat, Sunday afternoon.
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| Melbourne Times |
6/6/1918 |
Tom Freeman Drowned
Tom Freeman, son of J. E. Freeman of this place met death by drowning near his home at Tuckerman, Jackson County, Sunday.
We have been unable to learn all the particulars of the sad accident but it seems that Mr Freeman was attempting to cross a slough riding a mule and leading another when the animals in some manner became tangled in their harness and it is supposed that while attempting to extricate the mules Mr Freeman either fell off or jumped off and the rubber hip boots he was wearing filed with water, rendered him unable to swim.
Mr Freeman was raised near this place and some eighteen years ago married a daughter of Mr Tom Williamson, now of Trent, Texas.
He is survived by his wife and a large family of children.
The body was buried at or near Tuckerman, Monday.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
10/30/1925 |
- Izard County Man in Mississippi Train Wreck
In the disastrous train wreck that occurred on the Frisco Railroad near Victoria, Miss., 33 miles southeast of Memphis, Tuesday morning, Theodore Fulbright of Mount Pleasant, this county, received slight injuries and is in St. Joseph's Hospital at Memphis. Fulbright was returning home from Atlanta, Ga., where he lately completed a term in the federal prison.
Andrew Minor of Batesville was also in the wreck and received a fractured spine and severe cuts. He is not expected to live.
Herbert Kellett, of Williford, age 18 also received slight injuries in the wreck, being cut on the face and scalp.
The wreck was caused by a defective rail, about nine coaches of the fast Sunnyland special leaving the track and rolling down the embankment. As a result of the wreck, 20 are dead and 54 injured.
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| Melbourne Times |
2/9/1933 |
Tom Fulbright Dead—
Tom Fulbright aged 80 died at his home at Anderson Friday night. He had been confined to his bed for four years with paralysis. He is survived by his wife, three daughters; Mrs Della Collie of Guion, Mrs Hollie Tate of Batesville, Mrs Ether Moser of Oklahoma and one son, Frank of Anderson.
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| Baxter Bulletin |
9/4/1985 |
Arkie Garner, 96, a lifetime Norfork resident died Monday at Chastain's Nursing Home in Mountain Home. She was a homemaker, born Feb 7, 1889 in Sidney (Sharp County) to Fate and Frances Crafton.
She was a member of the Norfork Church of Christ. She and G. A. Garner were married June 5, 1907 in Mount Olive (Izard County).
Survivors include two daughters, Verna Gibbs of North Little Rock and Ethel Davidson of Livingston, TX; one sister, Elizabeth Moyer of Newport (Jackson County); four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three daughters, one brother and two sisters.
Visitation will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Mountain Home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Roller Chapel with Brother Don Pfalser officiating. Interment at the Norfork Cemetery will follow the services. |
| Melbourne Times |
2/5/1932 |
'Aunt Caroline' Gilbert—
'Aunt Caroline Gilbert', aged 81 died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Ada Mitchell, of Mtn Home, last Thursday night after several years of illness which developed in the last few months to a severe case of heard dropsy.
Aunt Caroline made her home here with her son, J. M. Gilbert part of the time, but for several months had been living with her daughter. For the past few months her condition had become so serious that death was expected every minute, almost.
She is survived by 4 sons: J. M. Gilbert of this place, G. A. Gilbert of Charlotte; Ramon Gilbert of Hollis, Okla., and J. R. Gilbert of Guion and 3 daughters, Mrs Joe Rose of Willow, Okla., Mrs L. A. Mitchell of Mtn Home and Mrs A. J. Haley of Harvel, Texas. Mrs Rose, Mrs Haley and Ramon Gilbert were not present at the death or burial of their mother. Ramon had been with her several days but left Thursday thinking she was better but the end came that night.
Burial was in the Lunenburg cemetery Friday afternoon and funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev W. M. Cooper.
The Times joins in with the entire community in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their hour of sorrow.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
2/1/1929 |
Arkansas News—
Prof. Allen L. Gilbert, aged 28, principal of the high school at Caraway, Craighead county, was fatally burned Thursday when the school building at that place was destroyed by fire. He and a student entered the burning building to save some personal belongings and came out through a window, but Gilbert could not get through easily and was fatally burned before he could free himself. He died in a hospital at Jonesboro a few hours later. Gilbert's home was at Cave City and his body was returned there for burial.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
10/28/1938 |
Fulton County Citizen Died at age of 96
E. R. Gillihan, aged 96, retired farmer and one of the state's oldest citizens, died at his home at Viola, Monday. He had lived in the vicinity of Viola for 67 years, having moved there from Izard County. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at Viola, Tuesday.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
1/1/1937 |
Mrs Vina Gillihan, a former resident of this county died at the home of her sister near Biscoe, Ark., Dec 22.
Funeral services conducted by Elder D. A. Hively, of Calico Rock, were held at Palestine Church Thursday, Dec 24th; interment being in Palestine cemetery.
Deceased was the wife of W. A. Gillihan. She was 53 years of age and was born and reared in the vicinity of Gorby. She was a devout Christian, being a member of the Baptist Church. She, her husband and only living child have been at the home of her sister at Biscoe since early fall.
Surviving are her husband, and son Rudell, of Biscoe; three sisters, Mrs Pearl Little of England, Ark., Mrs Della Jones, of Biscoe and Mrs Maud Gillihan of Gorby; five brothers, Yancy Kytle of Neosho, Mo., Ed Kytle of Melbourne, Ark., Wilson Kytle of Henderson, Ark., Henry and Jove Kytle of Gorby, Ark. |
| Unknown |
9/5/1919 |
Mrs Maggie Grice
Death has again invaded this community and removed from our midst one of the most estimable women in the county Mrs Maggie Grice, aged 39 years, who died at her home two miles east of Melbourne Tuesday morning at 8 p.m. after an illness of several weeks duration.
Mrs Grice has been a member of the Christian Church many years and was Christian in the fullest sense of the word: a good neighbor and affectionate wife and a devoted mother.
She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs K. W. Rector, who together with her husband and four children survive her.
The body was laid to rest in the Melbourne Cemetery Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Eld W. A. Schultz conducting the funeral.
(note: Margaret E. Grice 12 Sep 1880 - 2 Sep 1919 w/o E. N. Grice)
(note: M. E. Rector m. 12-19-1900 E. N. Grice in Izard County, AR)
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| Melbourne Times |
12/20/1934 |
Mrs G. A. Grimmett Dies at Batesville
Mrs G. A. Grimmett, aged 57 of this place, died at a Batesville hospital Wednesday night, December 12 and was buried at the Melbourne Cemetery last Thursday afternoon, the Rev. H. F. Vermillion conducting the services.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son John Medley and a step-son Horace Grimmett both of this place and a daughter Marie Landers of Salem, two brothers, G. R. Landers of this place and C. E. Landers of LaCrosse and a sister, Mrs J. E. Felts of Heber Springs.
Notes from Vera :
Melbourne Cemetery-
Grimmett, Francis Tennessee 'Tennie' 1878-1934 #2 wife of George Andrew Grimmett
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| Calico Rock Progress |
3/25/1921 |
Miles Lathrop Green, born Aug 17, 1843, in Grange County, Tenn., died at the home of his daughter Mrs Bob Edmondson, of Optimus, Ark., March 16, 1921. He was married to Elizabeth Ellen Linville Feb 22, 1865, in Laurel County, KY.., living there until 1881, when he moved to Chillicothe, Mo., and lived there for 8 years, after which time he has been living among his children. He is survived by his wife and five children — three boys, James A., of Clarendon, (sp) Iowa; Chas F., of Rush Springs, Okla.; and Geo. A. of Kansas City, Mo. Two daughters, Mrs Martha Francis Keirns of Rush Springs, Okla., and Mrs Mary Edmondson of Optimus, Ark.
Mr Green was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the battle of Gettysburg and also present at the surrender of Vicksburg. In the late war he gave his eldest grandson, 16 years of age, who fell in the Argonne.
The cheerful spirit of this soldier followed Mr Green through life, even to the very last, showing such sunny disposition which makes a life so pleasant and endearing.
Funeral services were held at the Optimus cemetery March 17th by Rev. R. D. Hayden. Lieut., Ward Pvt. Talburt Tipton and Flanery serving as pallbearers.
"Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o'er;
Sleep the sleep that knows no breaking;
Dream of battlefields no more,
Days of danger, nights of waking"
– Contributed.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
1/4/1929 |
Mrs Green Dead--
Mrs Martha Hale Green, aged 74, wife of Mr Alva J. Green, died at her home in Stone County, 14 miles south of here, on Sunday, Dec 23rd. and burial took place in the Rorie Cemetery.
Mrs Green was one of that community's oldest and most highly respected residents and her death came after an illness of ten days. She was born in Tennessee, but moved to Missouri when quite young. She married in that state, the family moving to this section about 25 years ago.
Besides her aged husband, deceased is survived by three sons, George, Frances and Ray, all of Stone County. Another son died while serving in the army during the World War.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
7/19/1929 |
Stone County Man Fatally Shot—
Mountain View, July 17. — **Marvin Green aged 28 was killed accidentally yesterday afternoon while fishing in Red River near Lydolisk, 20 miles south of here, when a shotgun in his boat was discharged.
Green, with his brother had begun fishing only a few minutes before the accident. While going to the river Green had killed a rabbit and had placed the gun in the bottom of the boat. He had started to pick up the weapon when it was discharged, the load striking him in the chest. He died 30 minutes later. Green is survived by his wife, two children, his parents and several brothers.
(Note from Terri- Marlin Green on 1920 Stone County Ar census)
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| Calico Rock Progress |
3/6/1931 |
Death&mdash
A. J. Green age about 80 died at his home in Stone County near this place Sunday night following an illness of pneumonia. He is survived by three sons; George, Ray and Francis.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
1/20/1939 |
Mtn Home Woman Dies in Car Accident--Mrs Ethel Green, 27, wife of Irvin Green of Mountain Home, was killed instantly at Springfield Mo., Tuesday, when a car overturned as it failed to make a turn.
Mrs Green's sister-in-law, Velta Green, 18, of Springfield, who was driving and E. J. Owens, Springfield truck driver, owner of the car were in a hospital, apparently seriously injured. Another sister-in-law Frieda Eli, 20 of Springfield and Mountain Home was not badly hurt.
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| Melbourne Times |
8/5/1921 |
Hon. Ransom Gulley Claimed By Death—
Hon. Ransom Gulley for years a citizen of this county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Mary Foster at Salina, Kansas, on Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at the age of 82 years.
Mr Gulley was identified with the life and development of Arkansas for decades and took an active part in many of the history making episodes of the State's history, principal among which was the constitutional convention of 1874, he being Izard County's representative in that august body. Years later he engaged in school teaching being one of the principals in a private school at Philadelphia for years. Later Mr Gulley was elected treasurer of Arkansas and served in this capacity four years since which time he has been making his home with his children, ten of whom survive him.
Mr Gulley came to this State when a very young man, from his birthplace, Raleigh, N. C., where he was born January 24, 1839. He made his home for many years at Batesville and it was at that place he enlisted in the Confederate Army.
The body was shipped from Salina to Little Rock where it was laid to rest Wednesday. |
| Melbourne Times |
7/15/1932 |
Ransom Gulley, Jr. Dead—
Ransom Gulley, Jr., familiarly known as Ran Gulley of Twin Creek died Saturday of last week at the age of 54 years following an illness of some two months of typhoid fever.
Deceased was born at old Philadelphia, now Larkin and was a son of the late Ransom and Mrs Gulley. He was married to Miss Jeffie Hinkle 21 years ago. They have no children. He had lived on White River for the past 16 years or longer and was looked upon as one of the county's most substantial citizens and his loss will be felt not only by his family but by the whole community as well.
He is survived by his wife, three brothers, Corneill and Boyce of Los Angeles and Wilbur of Little Rock and by six sisters; Mrs H. F. Rieff, Little Rock; Mrs E. R. Schoen, Dallas, Texas; and Mrs C. D. Foster, Mrs W. E. Hill, Mrs W. T. Hopper and Miss Martha Gulley all of Los Angeles, California.
The Times regrets the necessity of writing the obituary of this good citizen and extends to the bereaved relatives expressions of unfeigned sympathy.
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| Unknown |
8/2/1945 |
Boyce L. Gulley—
Boyce L. Gulley of Phoenix, Ariz., died Sunday at a Los Angeles, Calif., hospital. He was born and reared near Melbourne and was a son of the late Col. and Mrs Ransom Gulley. He was in business at Hardy and Ft. Smith for a number of years before going west. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs Charles Morse of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, L. C. Gulley of Los Angeles and W. P. Gulley of Little Rock, and six sisters, a sister-in-law, Mrs Ransom Gulley, Jr., resides here.
Added note: California death records show :
Boyse (sp) Gulley b. 8 Dec 1882 Ark d. 28 July 1945 mother's maiden name, Gardner |
| Calico Rock Progress |
4/16/1937 |
Aged Citizen of Boswell Died Last Sunday
Christopher Columbus Hagar, aged 79, aged and highly respected citizen of Boswell, died at his home last Sunday, April 11th, after a brief illness.
He was born March 27, 1858 in Crockett County, Tenn. At 17 years of age he came to Izard County, where he lived the greater part of his life. On Feb 17, 1878, he was married to Amanda Jane Richardson, to which union eight children were born. After the death of his first wife, he was married again on Aug 4, 1897 to Elizabeth Bonham, to which union two children were born.
Surviving him are his sister, Mrs Vanilla Thompson of Twin Creek, Ark., and four children, Mrs Nancy Mayfield of Boswell, Ark., Henry Oscar Hagar of Holly Grove, Ark., John Frank Hagar of Calico Rock, and Mrs Azalle Wilson of Norman, Okla.; also 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was converted to Christ early in life and remained as active member of the Baptist Church until he passed away. After long, severe suffering, he joined his Maker in the life beyond.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at Robinson Cemetery, conducted by Rev J. G. Wolff. (sp)
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| Melbourne Times |
6/6/1918 |
Little Eudine Haley Called by Death—
On Thursday evening, May 2 death angel visited the home of Mr and Mrs Virge Haley and took from them their darling baby Eudene, aged 1 year, two months and a few days.
Little Eudene was an unusually bright child and will be greatly missed by her parents and many friends.
I would say to the bereaved, especially the sorrowing parents, let us "weep not as those who have no hope" for we know little Eudene is with Jesus and may we all so live, that we will meet her sweet little form in that beautiful home, where there will be no more sad partings or good byes. ------------- Myrta
(note: the name was spelled both Eudine and Eudene)
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| Calico Rock Progress |
9/10/1920 |
Town and County News—
Mrs A. J. Wyatt and Miss Esther Bland were called to Violet Hill Friday
night of last week to attend at the bedside of their aunt Mrs Mahalia Hames,
who took dangerously ill from blood poison and died on last Saturday morning
at the age of 77 years. Mrs Hames contracted blood poison from a small
scratch on her hand and was sick only two or three days. |
| Calico Rock Progress |
9/10/1948 |
Old Citizen Dies-
Calvin P. Hames, one of the county's oldest citizens, died Monday at his home near Franklin. He was 80 years of age and had been a resident of this county practically all of his life. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Richardson. Survivors include his wife, two sons, and numerous other relatives.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
11/2/1961 |
Pleas Jewell Hames of Melbourne, Arkansas was born Nov. 26, 1897 at Violet Hill, Arkansas and passed away October 19, 1961 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock at the age of 64 years and 11 months.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday Oct 21, 1961 by Rev. Hugh Cooper and Orval Stahi with Hall Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs Maxie Hames of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1 daughter, Wanda Hames of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1 step-son, Bobbie Smith of Mtn. Home, 3 grandchildren, one sister Abbie Gaston of Franklin and 4 brothers, Shelby Hames of Franklin, Owen Hames of Sterling, Illinois, Tom Hames of Violet Hill and Clyde Hames of Wenatchee, Wash.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
12/22/1939 |
Jas. Dolphus Hames Dies Suddenly, Saturday-James Dolphus Hames, native of this county and a former county official, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Pocahontas, Saturday morning.
Mr. Hanes was born at Violet Hill and lived in Izard County most of his life. He was a former, school teacher and former county clerk and former county judge of Izard County. He was a World War Veteran, member of the American Legion, member of the Methodist church and a Mason.
In August, 1934, Mr Hames became associated with the Soil Conservation Service and had been connected with the Pocahontas S. C. S. since, except for a short time when he was with the S. C. S. in North Dakota. He was a foreman at the camp at Pocahontas.
He is survived by his widow; three daughters, Rhudyne, Mary, Louise and Barbara Jane; three sons, Terry, Truby and James Wade, all of Pocahontas; his father and step-mother, Mr and Mrs C. P. Hames of Violet Hill; one brother, Claud Hames of Detroit and a half-brother, Lowell Hames of Violet Hill.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
4/23/1954 |
4-Year-Old Boy Dies Unexpectedly--Jerrie Allen Hames, four-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hames of Brockwell, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon following a brief illness. The child became ill and was rushed to the hospital at Melbourne, where he died shortly after being admitted.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Sherry Gay; his paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs H. S. Hames of Brockwell and his maternal grandfather, J. W. Cooksey of Melbourne.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Forrest Chapel with burial in the cemetery there, wit Rev. D. G. Hindman officiating, assisted by Mrs Hindman and Miss Mary Chaffin.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
8/16/1956 |
Susie Hames Services Held Friday—Susie Simmons Campbell Hames was born Feb 28, 1873 and departed this life August 8, 1956 at the home of her daughter, Mrs Nora Benbrook of Wideman, Ark. She was 83 years, 5 months and 11 days of age. She accepted Christ as her savior at the age of 12 years and was a member of the Forrest Chapel Methodist Church. She was united in marriage to William Campbell in 1888, who preceded her in death in 1903. To this union three children were born; Nora, Orville and Albert. In 1911 she was married to Calvin Hames who also preceded her in death in 1948. To this union one son, Lowell T. was born. She is survived by her daughter, Nora Benbrook of Wideman; her sons, Albert Campbell of Violet Hill, Orville Campbell of Brockwell and Lowell Hames of Rio Linda, Calif.; 12 grandchild; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia Church at Larkin with Miss Mary Chaffin of Melbourne and Rev. Remmel Rowden of Oxford officiating. Burial was made in Larkin Cemetery under the direction of the Hall Funeral Home.
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| Melbourne Times |
8/5/1921 |
William B. Hamm—
The death of William B. Hamm, which occurred at his home at Zion Sunday night, July 24, was a severe shock to his many friends in Izard County and elsewhere.
Mr. Hamm, obtaining his education, started out in life at Melbourne in the practice of law. He soon offered and was elected to the office of representation and after serving his term in that capacity moved to Evening Shade where he accepted the cashier ship of a bank that was being organized there at the time. It was during his residence at that place that his first wife, a daughter of the late R. L. Landers of this place died and soon after her death Mr Hamm resigned his position and went west, establishing his residence at Lubbock, Texas. Later he sold his real estate holdings in that place and returned to Izard County and was united in marriage to Mrs Evans, a most estimable lady who survives him, as does also one son, Garland, by his first wife.
After his second marriage he embarked in the mercantile business at Zion and was thus engaged when called by death.
"Bill" Hamm was a most excellent citizen and will be missed by a very large circle of friends.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
4/4/1952 |
State's Youngest Circuit Judge Dies-Newport — Colorful young Millard Hardin, 34 year-old circuit judge from Newport is dead. He passed away at his home Monday night following the second hear attack he had suffered the past two years. He was the state's youngest circuit judge. Hardin had been mentioned as a possible candidate for governor this year. Hardin entered Arkansas politics with his election to prosecuting attorney in 1946 and was elected circuit judge in 1950.
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| Melbourne Times |
2/1/1934 |
Mrs Audie Harris--
Mrs Audie Harris aged 30 wife of Frank Harris of this place died at a Batesville hospital early Wednesday morning following an operation. She is survived by her husband, seven children, two brothers, Chas. and R. B. Landers and three sisters, Mrs Oral Staggs of Calico Rock, Mrs Lawrence Byler of Kensett and Mrs H. M. Walker of Louisiana.
(Note: Melbourne Cemetery — Harris, Audie Mae (Landers) 1903 / 1934)
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| Calico Rock Progress |
1/2/1948 |
Chas. B. Hicks Dies After Long Illness--Charles B. Hicks aged 77 died at his home here Tuesday, December 23, following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted at Spring Creek Thursday afternoon by Rev Joe Swilling. Burial was in Spring Creek Cemetery, with the Roller Funeral Service in charge.
Mr Hicks, though not a native of this section, spent the greater part of his life here. He was born at Knoxville, Tenn., coming to this section as a young man. He married in 1895 to Miss Marie Jones, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by seven daughters, Mrs Mabel Smith and Mrs Pearl Palmer of Lepanto, Ark., Mrs Katie Harris of Wenatchee, Wash., Mrs Ethel Collins of Boswell, Ark., Mrs Effie Sherrill of Fresno, Calif., Mrs Audry Harris of Washington and Mrs Mamie Cantrell of calico Rock; 61 grand- children and 53 great-grandchildren.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
5/2/1930 |
Aunt Patty Hightower died last Sunday and was buried at Spring Creek Tuesday
evening. She was 93 years old. |
| Calico Rock Progress |
4/21/1939 |
Mrs Susan J. Hively Died Thursday Night--Mrs Susan J. Hively, aged 77, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs W. L. Clark of this place, Thursday night, April 13 after several weeks' illness.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. L. C. Craig, pastor of the Methodist Church, were held Friday afternoon, at Spring Creek church, interment being in Spring Creek cemetery.
Deceased was the widow of the late Daniel A. Hively. She was born and reared in the vicinity of Pineville and practically all her life was spent in this vicinity, where she was intimate known to a wide circle of friends who mourn her passing. She united with the M. E. Church, South, early in life and lived a devout Christian until called by death.
Survivors include one son, Walter Hively, of Berkley, Calif., four sisters, Mrs W. L. Clark and Mrs Claud Langston of Calico Rock, Mrs Ernest Farris of Dardanelle, Ark., and Mrs Clarence Dietrich of Seattle, Wash. Another son Grover Hively, died recently at Olton, Texas.
(Note: I believe you will find an error in the newspaper. Where it list her 4 sisters they are in fact her daughters.)
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| Unknown |
5/17/1935 |
I am but a stranger here, Danger and sorrow stand
Heaven is my home, Round me on every hand;
Earth is a desert dear, Heaven is my fatherland,
Heaven is my home. Heaven is my home.
Dan A. Hively departed this earth for his heavenly home on April 10, 1935, after a faithful life of 78 years. He was born near Pineville on Sept 9, 1857. Mr Hively spent most of his life actively as pioneer and builder, among other things he did for the good of the community in which he lived, he helped build the railroad; as school teacher helped educate the children; helped build the Spring Creek Church and helped the needy whenever possible.
He united in holy wedlock to Susan Jane Hames on Nov 30, 1881 and this union was blessed with fourteen children. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs Elvie Clark and Mrs Edith Langston of Calico Rock; Grover Hively of Alton, Texas; Mrs Cattie Farris of Delaware, Ark.; Walter Hively Palo Alto, Calif. and Mrs Myra Anna Deitreich of Central City, Neb. Also he leaves two brothers, Jeff Hively of Oklahoma and George Hively of California and one sister Miss Lydia Hively of Oklahoma.
For many years Mr Hively being exceptionally civic minded, served as justice of the peace in this community and his judgment was respected and sought after by all who knew him. However, his chief regard was the welfare of his family and his love for his family was unsurpassed except perhaps by their love for him and only his sudden passing prevented all his surviving children from being at his bedside during his waning hours, though separated by many miles. Those who could be were at his side to the last. Needless to say, he passed to his reward a Christian. He was converted in Sept. 1872 at Pleasant Valley, and later baptized and joined the Methodist Church at Spring Creek. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at the latter place by Revs. Villines and Jennings and a host of relatives and friends. All who knew him regret the passing of a true friend; his family of a kind and loving husband and father. May God be with us till we meet again.
(Written by a son, Clarence Deitreich)
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| Unknown |
8/21/1936 |
Mrs Thos. Hively Dead
Mrs Nora Hively, aged 47, wife of Thomas Hively of Jordan, died Saturday morning at one o'clock, after a long illness.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, services being in charge of Rev. F. E. Hall and Rev. L. L. Langston. Burial was at Wayland Arbor cemetery.
Deceased is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr and Mrs Russell, seven daughters and numerous other relatives. |
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