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| Calico Rock Progress |
11/7/1957 |
Belle Rains Dies At Oxford
Belle Rains daughter of the late John and Anna Cooksey Webb was born near
Oxford on June 5, 1869 and died at the home of her son near Oxford October
31, 1957 at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 26 days.
She was united in marriage to John Rains at Union, Ark. in February of 1884
and to this union ten children were born.
Her husband preceded her in death in February of 1913. She was also preceded
in death by her only daughter, Mrs Hattie Ward and by two sons, Jim and Oris
Rains.
Survivors include seven sons; 37 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren and 1
great-great-grandchild.
Aunt Belle was united with the Baptist Church at the age of 14.
Services were held at the Union Baptist Church on Sunday November 3rd at
2:00 p.m. with Rev. Hugh Cooper of Melbourne officiating. Burial was in
Union Cemetery.
Pall-bearers were Garland Morgan, Bill Garner, Kirby Ward, Riley Gilbert,
Raymond Webb and Deal Davis.
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| Melbourne Times |
3/5/1920 |
Community News
The grim reaper, death, has again evaded our community and taken from our midst one of our best young ladies, in the person of Miss Mamie Rector,
daughter of Mrs Cora Rector. Miss Mamie died of pneumonia, Sunday night near the hour of 12 M. at the age of about 17 years. The body was laid to rest in the Melbourne Cemetery Monday afternoon. Eld. Moses Cooper conducting the funeral service.
Apr 9, 1920 - Obituary
The death angel has again been in our midst and claimed for it's victim, Mamie Rector.
For weeks physicians and loved ones did all in their power to stay the fell destroyer, but all to no purpose; she gradually grew worse till 12 o'clock, Sunday night Feb 29th 1920, when her spirit wended it's way into eternity. She was near the age of 17 years, intelligent, loving and young; yet called to go. The ways of providence are mysterious, some times in the bright "beyond" we shall know why it was best to give her up. Now we can only meekly bow and say "Thy will be done." All things work together for good to those who love the Lord.
She was a member of the Baptist Church at Melbourne. Her short life has been spent among us; teachers, school mates intimate friends and associates, truthfully say, "to know her was to love her." No more will her glad smile greet us at church, in the social gatherings, or at home; but the Mamie you loved so dearly, is safe with Jesus. His hands can shelter and guide her better than yours. No trouble can ever wrinkle her brow. Weep not dear loved ones, Mamie isn't dead but only sleeping. May you all be as ready, when the Savior calls, as she.. Then, in the sweet by-and-by, you can become a unbroken family living in the Saviors love. --------- Written by two Friends.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
12/10/1954 |
Former Resident Dies at Age of 92
Mrs Nettie Henrietta Spence Reeves aged 92 years, eight months and eleven days, passed away at the home of a son Charlie Reeves, at Bono, Ark., on November 11.
She was a long time resident of Izard County and lived the most of her life around Oxford and Calico Rock. She was married to John Henry Reeves and to this union eight children were born, four preceding her in death. Surviving are: Herman H. Reeves of Calico Rock, Austin Reeves of Wenatchee, Wash., Grover Reeves, Medical Lake, Wash., and Charles of Bono; 29 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Remmel Rowden. Burial was in the Shaver Campground Cemetery.
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| Izard County Register |
6/4/1908 |
Tribute of Respect
In memory of Sovereign Drew Reynolds, who was made a Woodman of the World at Mt. Olive, Ark. Sept. 21, 1907 and who was called to the Grand Camp above Apr. 24, 1908.
Dear Sovereigns of Mt. Olive Camp, No 570 – for the first time in the history of this Camp, Grim Death has visited us and claimed for its victim Sov. Drew Reynolds.
Sov. Reynolds was an exemplary, energetic, industrious young man; just blooming into vigorous young manhood and his death was a severe shock to the entire community in which he lived. We as mortal beings, cannot understand why God, in His goodness and mercy plucks from amongst us the sweetest flowers and most precious jewels: but some day we will understand why it is thus. The death of Sov. Reynolds reminds us that we will be called upon to answer the summons, "Come up higher," and may it admonish us to live, that when it does come, we will be prepared to meet "Him who gave his life, that we, though His name might have life eternal.'' Be it therefore.
That we bow in humble submission, to the will of "Him who doeth all things well." That woodcraft has lost a faithful exponent. That we set apart a page in our Record Book to the memory of Sovereign Reynolds, and that these Resolutions be spread at length upon same; and a copy be sent his bereaved and sorrowing mother and a copy to each of our county papers for publication.
Respectfully submitted: Knox Hayden, Chas. E. Jeffery, Jeffery Dixon
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| Calico Rock Progress |
4/3/1936 |
Dr J. C. Roberts Dies in Los Angeles
A message was received here Wednesday morning announcing the sudden and unexpected death of Dr. Jewell C. Roberts, in Los Angeles, California, last Tuesday afternoon, at about 5 o'clock.
Particulars of his death have not been learned as yet, though heart failure is ascribed as the cause of his sudden demise.
Funeral services will be held in Los Angeles Saturday, pending arrival of two of his sisters, Mrs J. T. Garner and Mrs Roy Perryman, who left here Wednesday for Los Angeles.
Dr. Roberts was born near Ash Flat, but came to Calico Rock during his boyhood. After finishing high school her he attended the dental department of Tulane University in New Orleans. Upon completion of his course, he located in Phoenix, Ariz., for the practice of dentistry. Some ten or twelve years ago he furthered his professional work by qualifying as an orthodontist, locating in Los Angeles for the practice of this specialized branch of dentistry. He was president of the California Orthodontists' Association.
Dr. Roberts was 43 years of age and was a World War Veteran. His untimely death comes as a distinct shock to his legion of friends here and elsewhere.
Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Josephine and Jacquelin of Los Angeles; one brother D. D. Roberts of Sage and four sisters; Mrs I. J. Short of Salem, Mrs G. B. Ferguson of Ballard, Mrs J. T. Garner and Mrs Roy Perryman of Calico Rock. |
| Calico Rock Progress |
3/6/1953 |
Oxford Citizen Dies Monday at Age of 80
John Houston Rowden aged 80 died at his home at Oxford Monday Morning.
He was a native of Tennessee, but had lived at Oxford 43 years. He was a carpenter, farmer and livestock dealer.
Mr Rowden married Sarah Caruthers of Fulton County who survives.
They were the parents of 15 children. The 12 surviving are: Gregory Rowden of Evansville, Ind., Remmell, Dallas and Noble Rowden of Oxford; Bill Rowden of Little Rock; Mrs Phrona Hamps, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs Vesta Campbell, Violet Hill, Ark.; Mrs Johnie Hames, Franklin, Ark.; Mrs Bessie Clifft, Wenatchee, Wash.; Mrs Edna Webb, Greenville, S. C.; Mrs Marvis Green, Salem, Ark.; and Mrs Ray Dean Cooper, Richland, Wash. |
| Melbourne Times |
7/29/1921 |
On June 26th, the death angel visited the home of my mother, Mrs Dora Sheffield and carried away my dear grand-mother, who was 92 years old.
"Mammie" was born in Tennessee and came to this state when very young and had lived here since that time. She was a loving member of the family and a friend to all who knew her. She joined the Missionary Baptist Church years ago and was a faithful member until death. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom survive her, as follows; Mrs Fannie Walker, of Longworth, Texas; Tommie Landers of Douglass, Arizona; Johnie Landers of Granite, Oklahoma; Mrs Dora Sheffield of Guion. She also raised an orphan girl, Mrs Laura Cold, Cold Springs, Oklahoma.
"Mammie" had been living with her children twenty years or more and Oh' how sad we are to give her up, but as we all know she wanted to die and was ready we fell relieved to know that she is not suffering not but is resting in the arms of Jesus. -------- A Grand Daughter
(Note: Hayden's cemetery book shows parents of Dora Sheffield as Benjamin & Molly Landers. Where are they buried? I didn't find them in the cemetery book)
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| Calico Rock Progress |
3/18/1938 |
Mrs J. H. Smith Dead
Mrs Lula Jett Smith, 58, wife of Dr J. H. Smith of Oxford, died at 8:15 o'clock Saturday morning at her home. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Oxford with the Rev Mr Blue officiating. Interment was held at Oxford.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two step-children, Mrs Thelma Bursey of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Lavaughn Smith of Oxford; a brother H. G. Jett of Larkin; and three sisters, Mrs Annie Robins of Wideman; Mrs Ollie Billingsley of Morrilton; and Mrs Ruby Hightower of Brockwell.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
1/28/1927 |
News of Oxford
Dr Henry Smith's wife died this week after an illness of two months or longer.
Mrs Smith will be greatly missed by the entire community as she was so nice and kind and a friend to all, especially in the time of need. Everybody loved Mrs Smith. She was an active member of the Christian Church and will be missed there. Mrs Smith leaves a husband, five children, two grandchildren and many other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved.
(Added note: d/o Joseph and Millie Edna (Clark) King)
(Added note: Oxford Cemetery – Smith, Emily Blanche 1 Feb 1877 / 26 Jan 1927)
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| Calico Rock Progress |
7/24/1936 |
Jul 24, 1936 – Elder Soden Dead
Elder Chas. Soden, who was born and reared in the vicinity of Union, died Wednesday in southeast Missouri and the funeral was held at Union Wednesday afternoon at 7 p.m. in the presence of a large gathering of people services being conducted by Elder D. A .Hively, of this place.
Elder Soden has been in the ministerial work for about 25 years, as a member of the Baptist church. He was converted at the age of 20. He was 69 years of age and leaves his widow and five children.
Union Cemetery- Fulton County AR. |
| Calico Rock Progress |
9/2/1938 |
Oscar Soden died at his home at Brockwell, August 24th. Burial took place at Union Cemetery (Fulton County AR)August 25th, funeral services conducted by Elder D. A. Hively of this place. He leaves a wife and two children. |
| Baxter Bulletin |
7/2/1987 |
Services for John Homer Stone of Calico Rock were held Tuesday in Calico Rock First Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Johnson. Mr Stone 66 died June 27 at his home.
He is survived by his wife of the home: three sons, Steve Stone, Dale Stone and Joe Stone all of Calico Rock: one daughter, Linda Stoggs of Mountain Home: one brother, Mack Stone of West Plains, Mo.: four sisters, Minnie Stone and Dorothy Anderson both of St. Louis, Mo., Carol Holder of Dayton, Ohio and Eunice Roberts, Bakersfield, Mo.: and one grandson, Michael Stoggs of Mountain Home.
Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery with Jeared Johnson, Eugene Teague, Fred Stowers, David Smithson, Chester Sanders and Ralph Anderson serving as pallbearers.
Mr Stone was a retired foreman at Hays Brothers Flooring Co. He was a resident of the area for most of his life.
Arrangements are by Howard Funeral Home at Calico Rock. |
| Calico Rock Progress |
1/29/1937 |
North Arkansas News Briefs
Mrs Martha Stroud aged 75, died Sunday afternoon at her home near Mt Pleasant and burial was at Bethlehem cemetery Monday afternoon. Besides her husband, Dr Jeff Stroud, she is survived by five sons; Ezra, Espy, Otis and Ellis Stroud, all of Mt Pleasant and Jim Stroud of Ft Worth, Texas and two daughters; Mrs Effie Duren of Wayne, Oklahoma and Mrs Ethel Hightower of Sidney.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
4/7/1937 |
Dr W. J. Stroud, 84, of Mt Pleasant died at the home of his son, Ellis Stroud at Mt Pleasant, Saturday. Dr Stroud practiced medicine for 40 years at Mt Pleasant and Stella. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Birst Baptist Church at Sage by the Rev Wilson Taylor. He is survived also by four other sons, Espie of Sidney, Esra of Mt Pleasant, Odis of Stella and E. B. Stroud of Fort Worth, Tex., and two daughters. Mrs Ethel Hightower of Sidney and Mrs Effie Duren of Mt Pleasant.
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| The Melbourne Times & Calico Rock Progress |
4/1979 |
Charles Leslie Swan of Norfork died April 26 at age 74. Mr. Swan was a Presbyterian and was a Railway mailman by occupation. Survivors include one son, Robert Leslie of Calico Rock; one daughter, Arlene Joyce Tackach of New Jersey; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were at Howard Funeral Chapel in Calico Rock. Burial was in Roselawn. Pallbearers were Bud Cooper, Frank Faulkner, Tommie Hunt, James Wilburn, Charley Hall and Bill Bradberry. |
| Melbourne Times |
4/13/1916 |
On April 6, 1916 the Death Angel visited the home of John M. Tate and called him from the walks of life to the kingdom above.
Mr Tate was born April 20, 1849 and died April 6, 1916 age 66 years 11 months and 16 days.
Mr Tate was better known by the name of Uncle John. He was born where he died on Lafferty Creek 3 miles south of Anderson.
Uncle John was a highly respected citizen and was loved by all who knew him. In early life he joined the M. E. Church and tried to live in triumph of the living faith. The deceased leaves a wife and six children, three brothers and one sister and a host of friends to mourn their loss.
Funeral services were conducted by Walter Love, at his residence after which the body was laid to rest on the 7th of April to await the resurrection.
Written by a friend. |
| Calico Rock Progress |
10/1/1914 |
James H. Taylor
Died, on September 20th, at the residence of his son-in-law, F. C. Hardin in Lafferty township, James H. Taylor. He had been ill since June 12 of dropsy. Uncle Jim was 79 years of age and has been a citizen of Izard County 54 years.
He leaves 6 children and a host of grand and great-grandchildren to mourn his death.
He was born in Tennessee and moved to this county in 1855. Obeyed the gospel some 30 years ago and lived a consistent Christian life.
His children will miss him as a father; his church will miss him as a member and helper and the community will miss him as a citizen.
The body was laid to rest in the Nail Cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Mr J. E. Meeker.
To the bereaved ones I would say weep not as those who have no hope.
By his son-in-law, O. D. Pence. |
| Calico Rock Progress |
11/8/1935 |
Mrs Huey Thompson Dead
Mrs Huey Thompson, aged 32, died at her home 4 miles west of Calico Rock, Thursday night, Nov 7th at 11 o'clock. She had been ill only a few days, though she had been in poor health for several months.
Mrs Thompson was the mother of 13 children, eight surviving. The husband and other relatives also survive. Deceased was highly respected by all who knew her. She was a devout Christian and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Burial took place today, Friday at Staggs cemetery, services being conducted by Eld. T. H. Sherrill. |
| Calico Rock Progress |
3/22/1939 |
Randall Thompson Dead
Randall Thompson, who has been in bad health for the past few years, suffering from lung trouble, passed away Sunday nigh at ten o'clock,, at the home of his sister, Mrs S. R. Harris, in East calico Rock.
Deceased was about 34 years of age. He was born in this county, near Iuka and after attending the district schools, he entered the Calico Rock High School, which he attended for several years. He then entered upon a business career, specializing in shorthand and stenography and his aptitude in this work was such that he later became an instructor in a business college at Harrison, also holing important positions in Kansas City and elsewhere. He (next line is unreadable) business man and when he was entering upon a promising career he contracted the dreaded disease, tuberculosis. He was forced to abandon his work, so returned here about five years ago in hope of regaining his health, though a cure was never affected. He suffered a relapse two or three weeks ago and but little hope was entertained for his recovery. He made a determined fight to regain his health displaying a marked degree of patience and fortitude though out his sufferings. Mr Thompson relied upon his own initiative and efforts to make a mark in the world and that his hopes should be blasted by affliction just as they were blooming into realization adds deepest sorrow to the occasion of death.
Deceased has lived a devout Christian since his early youth, being a member of the Christian Church. His life is an inspiration to the countless number who knew and love him.
Besides two small sons of Kansas City, four brothers and three sisters survive as follows: Will Thompson, of Wheeling, Hix Thompson of Vinita, Okla., Noah Thompson of Calico Rock; Mrs Wm Bunch of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs S. R. Harris and Mrs R. E. Jennings of Calico Rock. (names only 3 brothers).
Burial took place at Spring Creek Cemetery Monday afternoon, funeral services being conducted by Eld. Oscar L. Hays. |
| CalicoRock Progress |
6/1/1923 |
Young Woman Dies Suddenly
Mrs Minnie Thompson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Thompson, who live on the Henry Berry farm at Chessmond, three miles west of here died suddenly yesterday evening, Thursday , at about 6 o'clock. She was up and thought to be in good health until the time of her death and her sudden demise is attributed to heart failure.
A coroner's jury was summoned this morning and went to the Thompson home and held an inquest over the remains and the decision was that death resulted from heart failure. The inquest was held before Justice of the Peace A. J. Wyatt. Deceased was about 22 years of age and is survived by one child.
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| Calico Rock Progress |
9/18/1925 |
Well known Citizen of Mount Pleasant Passes Away
Mr Sterling P. Thompson, a well know and highly respected citizen of Mount Pleasant and a former resident of Calico Rock, died at his home at 11 o'clock on Friday morning of last week, September 11th, 1925. He was a sufferer from cancer for several years and after a critical illness extending over a period of several months, his death did not come unexpected.
Mr Thompson was 58 years of age having been born in Izard County and with the exception of a few years he lived in Batesville and a few months in Texas, he had resided in this county. He was engaged at farming and merchandising at Mount Pleasant until he moved to Texas and after returning from Texas located at Calico Rock, being associated in business here with L. L. and L. E. Evans for a few years, until he moved back to Mount Pleasant. For the greater part of the past 15 years he has been employed on the road as salesman but illness forced him to give up his work some time ago.
Mr Thompson was well known in this and adjoining counties and was highly esteemed citizen. He was a high type of Christian gentleman, loved by all and his death is the source of deep sorrow and regret in the ranks of the many friends of deceased.
Mr Thompson is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mollie and two sons, Ross and Rudolph.
The remains were brought here Saturday and interment took place in the Calico Rock Cemetery Saturday, funeral services being conducted by Dr. Ellis, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Mount Pleasant, of which church the deceased was a member.
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| Melbourne Times |
10/1/1937 |
Mrs Venida Thompson
Mrs Venida Thompson 70, of Twin Creek died Saturday at her home. Survivors include three sons, Ed of Boswell, Walter of Twin Creek and Harry Thompson of Edgemont and five daughters, Mrs Fred Jeffery of Wewoka, Okla., Mrs Newt Gillihan of Denton, Mrs Cleo Copeland of Chandler, Okla., Mrs O. S. Wright of Batesville and Mrs Sallie Gulley of Twin Creek, also 51 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. All the children were present at the funeral services which were conducted at the Twin Creek graveyard by Rev. W. H. McCuistion. 34 of the grandchildren and five of the great-grandchildren were present.
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| Melbourne Times |
11/20/1936 |
Short Sketches of Local and County Happenings- Little Evelyn Sue Thornton aged about five months died Wednesday of last week and was buried at the Forrest Chapel Cemetery Friday, Rev. B. A. McKnight conducting the services. She is survived by her parents, Mr and Mrs Claude A. Thornton, her grandparents, Mr and Mrs B. A. Thornton of Melbourne and Mr and Mrs Oscar Melton of Brockwell.
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| Calcio Rock Progress |
1/20/1923 |
Mrs Laura Tomlinson, aged 82, of Zion died last Friday. She is survived by two sons, Gerome Tomlinson of Zion and Oscar Tomlinson of Melbourne, and three daughters, Telia Hightower of Zion; Mrs Ben Woods of Sage, and Mrs Tom Ragan of Leonard, Texas.
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