Mt. Echo Newspaper, 13 Jun 1889 Grandma Weast, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died last Friday and was buried Saturday. We hope some of the relatives will furnish us with a suitable obituary next week.
Mt. Echo Newspaper 14 Jun 1889 Issue: From Boone {Boone Banner} Infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. CLEMISHIRE died Monday morning. Dr. Kirby embalmed the body to be preserved until Mr. Clemishire's return. This is the first case of embalming ever done here.
Mt. Echo Newspaper 2 Aug 1889 Issue: OBITUARY Gussie H. BARB, of White River township, after a brief illness of Remittent fever, died on the 24th inst., age seven years seven months, and 26 days. After a short service of the joys and sorrows of this life, another bright youth has calmly passed over the dark river into that home of love, where sorrow and death are strangers, and happiness reigns supreme. Gussie was the pet of the family and the favorite of all who knew him; noble, kind hearted and affectionate. To the bereaved family we extend our heart felt sympathy, and when they too follow after, may they form a united family in that sweet bye and bye.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, 23 Aug 1889 Issue: FLIPPIN ITEMS Mr. Henry LEWALLEN, one of Marion's best citizens, departed this life August 2nd, aged 29 years. He bore his two years suffering without a murmur, and left evidence of a bright hope beyond. To his many friends and relatives we tender our sincerest sympathy. W. H. White.
Mt. Echo Newspaper, Jan 24, 1890 issue: Mrs. Jane FORD, a widow lady, died at her home two miles east of town last Saturday. Mrs. FORD was a member of the M.E. Church South, was a consistent Christian and died in great peace. She was about 60 years of age and had been suffering several years with consumption. She was buried Sunday morning at the Noe graveyard on the Fallen Ash Road.
Marion County, AR - Obituaries