HUDSPETH, MELTON, REID Death Date Wednesday, May 10, 1916

The Mountain Echo, May 19, 1916 Issue: Mrs. M. A. REID. On last Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock, Mrs. M. A. REID passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. MELTON. Mrs. REID had been in bad health for several years, having been bedfast for about nine months. She was laid to rest Thursday afternoon in the cemetery at Pleasant Ridge in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, Rev. W. W. Allbright speaking the last words at the grave. The heartbroken husband and relatives have the sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement. [Also The Mountain Echo, June 2, 1916 Issue] Mrs. Martha Ann REID was born December 29th, 1852, and died May 10th, 1916. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin HUDSPETH. She was married in 1869 to Crayton REID, to which union six children were born, all of whom, together with her husband survive her, and together with many relatives and friends mourn her death. Sleep on, dear mamma, and take thy rest. God has called you, He thought it best, To a land of sunshine and eternal rest. We miss your voice, form and face, Your bright and happy smiles; But O, what a joy to know We will meet you in heaven after awhile. A loved one from our home is gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A chair is vacant in our home, That never can be filled. How sad, how unreal it seems, Our darling Mamma is dead. She is gone to that bright home, Where good-byes will never more be said. Her daughter,--Nancy

BURKET, BURKETT, GILLEY Death Date Thursday, May 25, 1916

The Mountain Echo, June 2, 1916 Issue: On Thursday evening of last week "Uncle Jim" BURKET, one of Marion county's oldest citizens, after a lingering illness, died at his home in this city. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lee Carson and Clemantine, also two sons, one of whom resides in this county, the other one in California. The remains were laid to rest Friday in Pleasant Ridge cemetery in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. Also in the June 23, 1916 Issue of The Mountain Echo: Uncle James BURKETT was born in Wilson county, Tenn., in 1836; died May 25, 1916, age 80 years, 4 months and 8 days. In 1857 he was married to Miss Mary GILLEY, to which union were born seven children, five of whom still survive. When the call of the southern states for volunteers was issued he freely gave his services and for four years he fought bravely for the Confederate cause. Uncle Jim came to Arkansas in 1870 where he remained until his death. When quite a young man he professed faith in Christ and lived a consistent Christian the remained of his life. He was a great sufferer for many months prior to his death, but in the midst of it all he ever maintained an unfaltering trust in God. His funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Ridge cemetery by Rev. T. L. Wilson, past of the Congregational Methodist church of which he was a member. His children.

JONES, SETZER, SUTZER Death Date Saturday, June 3, 1916

The Baxter Bulletin, June 9, 1916 Issue: Two Killed At Rush Saturday. Falling Slab of Ben Carey Mine Takes Two Lives, Injures Four More. The first fatal accident in the Buffalo river mining district happened Saturday when a tailing slab at the Ben Carey mine on Rush creek caught a group of miners under it killing two outright and injuring four more. The dead were Logan SUTZER, and Will JONES. The injured Jim Moore, John Seay, Morgan Fisher, and Will Brady. The life was crushed out of JONES and SUTZER in a flash, the 30 ton slab catching them directly under it. SUTZER's head was caught between the falling rock and a mine car and an avalanche of rock covered his body. Jim Moore, who was seriously but not fatally injured, was caught under the rock from his hip down. His right arm was also pinned down. For three quarters of an hour he gamely stood the strain directing the work of moving him. The heavy rock had to be jacked up before he could be removed. Immediately after the accident happened the news flew over the camp and in a few minutes all the experienced men in the near by mines were uncovering the dead and injured. The injuries received by Seay, Fisher and Brady were miner leg injuries. Moore's legs were crushed and his right arm and hand. He also received a severe scalp wound. The women stood up under the strain admirably and were the first on the ground with first aid. Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Chase and Miss Massingale were especially active in rendering valuable assistance. Will JONES was buried Sunday at Flippin and Logan SETZER was buried the same day in the Pleasant View cemetery near Rush. Both were married men and left families. The funerals of both the dead miners were attended by a large number of friends and relatives. [The individual referred as Logan SUTZER was Logan SETZER, and he was buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, not Pleasant View Cemetery.]

JONES, SETZER, SUTZER Death Date Saturday, June 3, 1916

The Baxter Bulletin, June 9, 1916 Issue: Two Killed At Rush Saturday. Falling Slab of Ben Carey Mine Takes Two Lives, Injures Four More. The first fatal accident in the Buffalo river mining district happened Saturday when a tailing slab at the Ben Carey mine on Rush creek caught a group of miners under it killing two outright and injuring four more. The dead were Logan SUTZER, and Will JONES. The injured Jim Moore, John Seay, Morgan Fisher, and Will Brady. The life was crushed out of JONES and SUTZER in a flash, the 30 ton slab catching them directly under it. SUTZER's head was caught between the falling rock and a mine car and an avalanche of rock covered his body. Jim Moore, who was seriously but not fatally injured, was caught under the rock from his hip down. His right arm was also pinned down. For three quarters of an hour he gamely stood the strain directing the work of moving him. The heavy rock had to be jacked up before he could be removed. Immediately after the accident happened the news flew over the camp and in a few minutes all the experienced men in the near by mines were uncovering the dead and injured. The injuries received by Seay, Fisher and Brady were miner leg injuries. Moore's legs were crushed and his right arm and hand. He also received a severe scalp wound. The women stood up under the strain admirably and were the first on the ground with first aid. Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Chase and Miss Massingale were especially active in rendering valuable assistance. Will JONES was buried Sunday at Flippin and Logan SETZER was buried the same day in the Pleasant View cemetery near Rush. Both were married men and left families. The funerals of both the dead miners were attended by a large number of friends and relatives. [The individual referred as Logan SUTZER was Logan SETZER, and he was buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, not Pleasant View Cemetery.]

WATTS Death Date Friday, October 27, 1916

The Mountain Echo, November 3, 1916 Issue: The little infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. WATTS, after weeks of suffering, died Friday night of last week, and was buried Saturday in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of a host of friends. [Wilford Thelbert WATTS died October 27, 1916.]

WHITSON Death Date Friday, August 31, 1917

(Death Date is NP issue date) The Mountain Echo, August 31, 1917 Issue: After a few days illness with pneumonia fever, Mr. Sam WHITSON died Thursday evening of last week at his home a few miles south of Yellville. Mr. WHITSON was a good citizen and had many friends who extend sympathies to the bereaved relatives.

JONES Death Date Monday, October 15, 1917

(Death Date is NP issue date)The Mountain Echo, October 5, 1917 Issue: Killed by Kick from Mule. On Friday morning of last week Claude JONES, the 10-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pascal JONES of near Comal, was kicked by a mule and killed instantly. Mr. and Mrs. JONES were away from home, and Claude and an elder brother went to turn the mules out of the barn lot into the pasture near by. The elder brother went to the pasture to open the gate, while Claude went to the barn lot to open the gate and drive the mules out to the pasture. When the mules reached the pasture and Claude was not in sight, his brother called to him, but failing to get a response, he hurried to the lot and found him dead, his neck having been broken by a kick from one of the mules. A doctor was summoned and said that death must have ensued instantly. The body was taken to Pleasant Ridge cemetery Saturday, where, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, it was laid to rest, Rev. Lee Carson conducting funeral services. The Echo joins the many friends of the bereaved parents and family in extending heart-felt sympathies.

BRYANT, NORMAN, SLAGLE, WATTS, WILLIAMS Death Date Saturday, January 12, 1918

The Mountain Echo, January 18, 1918, Issue: Mrs. Ab WATTS. Mrs. Ab Watts died Saturday morning at her home a few miles east of Yellville of typhoid fever. She had had a severe case of measles, and in her weakened condition typhoid developed, and while all that medical skill and tender nursing could do, was done, it was of no avail. The deceased was a noble, good woman-an affectionate companion and a loving mother, and will be sadly missed, not only by her immediate family and relatives, but by the entire community in which she lived. She leaves a husband and five children, Mrs. Floyd SLAGLE, and Escar, Walton, Claude and Miss Madge, also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. BRYANT, of Cowan barrens; two brothers, W. H. and Shelby BRYANT, and two sisters, Mrs. Sanford NORMAN of Lexington, Texas, and Mrs. John WILLIAMS, besides other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her death. The body was laid to rest Sunday in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. B. Hankins. The Echo joins the many friends of the family in extending to them heartfelt sympathies. [Bell BRYANT WATTS died January 12, 1918.]

MATLOCK Death Date Friday, January 18, 1918

The Mountain Echo, January 25, 1918 Issue: Mat MATLOCK. A week ago last Thursday Mat MATLOCK, a brother of Judge Sam MATLOCK, arrived in Yellville with his family. They went to the Malloy hotel to await conveyance out to his brother's. Mr. MATLOCK had been in poor health for some time and was greatly weakened by the fatigue of the journey. Pneumonia developed, from the effects of which he died Thursday night, the 17th. The remains were taken to Pleasant Ridge Friday and laid to rest in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery. Mr. MATLOCK left here about 17 years ago, since which time he has made his home in the west. A few weeks ago he realized the end was near, and he suggested to his wife that they come back to the old home. He was a member of the W.O.W. and the I.O.O.F. lodges. He is survived by his wife and two small children, also by two grown sons by a former marriage. Their friends extend to them sympathies in their sad bereavement.

SNIPES Death Date Wednesday, January 30, 1918

The Mountain Echo, February 8, 1918 Issue: Joe SNIPES, one of the best citizens of Marion county, after a ten days' illness of pneumonia died at his home near Rush on Wednesday night of last week. His body was laid to rest Friday in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery, with Masonic honors, of which order he had long been a faithful and honored member. He leaves a wife, several children, many relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death. In his death, the community lost a valuable citizen, the wife a devoted companion, and the children an affectionate father. To his friends, Mr. Snipes was loyal-the greatest characteristic any man could possess. The Echo joins his many friends in extending to the family heart-felt sympathies.

ALEXANDER, DOSHIER, MELTON, NORMAN, SIMS Death Date Thursday, March 21, 1918

The Mountain Echo, March 29, 1918 Issue: Mr. W. A. SIMS. After a prolonged illness, Mr. W. A. SIMS, died at is home in this city about 3 o'clock on Thursday morning of last week. The body was laid to rest Thursday evening in Pleasant Ridge cemetery. Funeral services conducted by Rev. L. B. Hankins, pastor of the Methodist church, of which Mr. SIMS had long been a faithful member. Mr. SIMS is survived by an aged companion and six children, five daughters and a son: Mrs. Tom NORMAN, of Bellefonte; Mrs. R. G. DOSHIER, of Greenville, Texas; Mrs. W. T. MELTON, of Ralph; Mrs. T. C. DOSHIER and Mrs. Ardelia ALEXANDER, of Weast City, and Tom SIMS of Memphis, Tennessee, all of whom, except Mrs. DOSHIER, of Texas, were at the bedside when the end came. "Uncle Billy," as he was familiarly called, was 73 years old, and had spent most of his life in Marion county and was one of her best citizens. He was a confederate soldier and served during the war under General Price. In an engagement near Springfield, Mo., he received a wound in his left leg that rendered him a slight cripple for life. By his exemplary, christian life, "Uncle Billy" attracted to himself many friends who extend to the grief-stricken relatives sincere sympathies in their sad hour of grief.

CALLAHAN, DOSHIER, KEETER Death Date Wednesday, September 11, 1918

The Mountain Echo, October 18, 1918 Issue: Obituary. CALLAHAN-On Sept. 11, 1918, one of the sweetest characters that the people of Yellville ever knew, slipped quietly and peacefully into the beautiful life beyond death's river. Sister Saray Jane CALLAHAN, (nee KEETER.) was born August 14th, 1862, six miles west of Yellville, and died at her home in Yellville, September 11th, 1918. During girlhood she was gloriously saved through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and as a token of her allegiance, she united with the Baptist church at New Hope, afterwards moving her letter to the Yellville Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful and dutiful member until the close of life. When a young woman she was happily married to George W. CALLAHAN, Nov. 16, 1879, and to this union four children were born. Two have preceded her to the ever green shores of the Homeland of the good, and two remain to follow: John CALLAHAN who answered the call of his country and is stationed at Camp Travis, Texas, and Tina DOSHIER, of Temple, Texas. Sister CALLAHAN was one of the steadiest Christians I ever knew. She loved her church and all christians with unfailing devotion. She had a faith which surmounted many trials; she was persistently patient; she rejoiced daily, invalidism ripening her noble christian character and quickening her hope for the better world. It was a benediction to all who visited her in her home, and the preacher who went to minister to her was certain to find himself ministered unto. Since she could not attend the worship of God in his sanctuary, she was prepared by grace Divine to turn ever social call into a prayer meeting. Not one of her children, as far as I know, has failed in becoming an active christian. The faith of this saint would not have it otherwise. Among her last words she expressed herself as being ready to go, and only wanted to wait long enough for her soldier boy to reach her bedside that she might make this last request of him, "Meet me up there." Her life was triumphant; her death peaceful. A devoted wife, a mother of rare faith and courage, a christian of unalloyed character has gone to be with Christ. Her husband is known in the gates of the City, and her children rise to call her blessed. To the family we would say; One only hope can comfort you in these sad hours, the hope that somewhere in the "many mansions' of our "Father's house," the wife and mother who loved you with all the sweetness of her affection, loves you still. The shadows of the Valley of Death cannot eclipse the light of love. May the hope of a blessed reunion be your hope, comfort, and stay. L. B. & Mrs. Hankins. Also in the Mountain Echo, October 4, 1918 Issue: Card of Thanks. To my many friends and neighbors who were so attentive to my wife and bestowed upon her so many acts of kindness during her long illness, and when death came did all in their power to relieve my sorrows, I desire to express my sincere thanks, assuring each of them, that I shall ever remember their kindness. Respectfully, G. W. CALLAHAN.

GENTRY, HUDSPETH, MELTON, REED, REID Death Date Friday, October 11, 1918

The Mountain Echo, October 18, 1918 Issue: On Thursday night of last week Mr. Creighton REED who had been in poor health for many months, passed away at the home of his son, Kenner, in the Cowan barrens. His body was laid to rest Saturday in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery beside that of his wife who preceeded him to the grave only a few months ago. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. B. Hankins, pastor of the Methodist church at this place. Mr. REED is survived by six children, W. A. REED and Jim REED, of Commanche, Texas; Mrs. John MELTON, and Kenner REED, of Cowan barrens, and Mrs. J. B. MELTON and Mrs. Ed GENTRY, of this city. Mr. REED was one of Marion county's best citizens and enjoyed the confidence and respect of many friends, who extend to his children sincere sympathies. [Also, The Mountain Echo, January 3, 1919 Issue: Mr. A. C. REID. The subject of this sketch was born in Marion county, June 8th, 1852. He was educated in the schools of his day. He was a man of strong spiritual character having accepted the Christian religion as his faith. He united with the Methodist church at Pleasant Ridge, in early life and lived a true christian life until the end. He was married to Miss Martha A. HUDSPETH. To this union there were born six children, W. A. and J. M. REID, of Commerce, Texas, Mr. K. F. REID, Mrs. J. B. MELTON, Mrs. John MELTON, and Mrs. Ed. GENTRY. He was a true husband, a true father, and a true citizen-always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. His house was a house of prayer and his children were brought up under the true christian influence that go to make a true, ideal christian home. May the children so live that when they, too, have reached the end of earthly life that they may have a welcome in that house "not made with hand," there to spend eternity with him for ever and ever. May his mantle fall upon his children. Written by a friend of the family.

FIRESTONE, PHILLIPS Death Date Thursday, January 16, 1919

The Mountain Echo, January 24, 1919 Issue: On Wednesday night of last week Newt PHILLIPS died; Wednesday at about two o'clock Mrs. Henry PHILLIPS died, and Thursday at about one o'clock Henry died, all of them victims of the flu. They were all buried in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery. Newt and Henry were sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. PHILLIPS of Water Creek, and were industrious, honest, upright young men, and progressive young farmers. Mrs. Henry PHILLIPS was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hez FIRESTONE. The grief stricken relatives have the sympathy of their many friends. [The grave markers list the death date for Audry PHILLIPS as January 15, 1919; for Henry PHILLIPS as January 16, 1919; and for Newt PHILLIPS as January 16, 1919. This newspaper article makes it appear that Audry and Newt died on January 15 and that Henry died on January 16, 1919.]

MILES Death Date Friday, January 17, 1919

The Mountain Echo, January 24, 1919 Issue: Charley MILES died at Rush Friday night of last week, a victim of the flu, and was buried in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery. He had come from his home at Harrison to nurse his brother, Lawrence and his family who were suffering with the flu, and became a victim himself. His wife arrived here on the local from Harrison, about dark Thursday night, but was unable to get conveyance to Rush until Friday morning and when she arrived she learned her husband had died about eleven o'clock the night before.

CARSON, HORNER Death Date Monday, January 27, 1919

The Mountain Echo, January 31, 1919 Issue: The many friends of Oliver CARSON were horified Monday morning when they learned that he had died about five o'clock that morning at the home of his father-in-law, Mr. John HORNER, a few miles west of town, as many of them did not even know he was sick. He was a victim of the flu. The many friends of the bereaved ones extend to them heart felt sympathies.

FIRESTONE Death Date Monday, February 10, 1919

The Mountain Echo, March 7, 1919 Issue: Obituary. Sister Mary FIRESTONE was born in North Carolina, December 3rd, 1864, and died Monday morning, February 10th, 1919, aged 54 years. She was converted early in life and joined the Baptist church at the age of 17 years. She lived a consistent christian life, and died in the triumph of a living faith, and went home to enjoy the fruits of her life. She was buried February 11th, 1919, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. W. H. McCuistion.

PHILLIPS Death Date Saturday, February 22, 1919

The Mountain Echo, February 28, 1919 Issue: Mr. J. W. PHILLIPS. On last Sunday evening Mr. J. W. PHILLIPS after an illness of several weeks with a complication of diseases, died at his home on Water creek, a few miles south of Yellville. His body was laid to rest Sunday evening in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. E. W. Nelson of this place conducted funeral services. Mr. PHILLIPS was one of the county's best citizens and will be greatly missed in the community in which he spent most of his life. To his aged companion, his children and other relatives, their many friends extend heart-felt sympathies.

CARSON, FIRESTONE Death Date Saturday, May 24, 1919

The Mountain Echo, March 28, 1919 Issue: On Monday evening of this week Mrs. Martha CARSON, wife of Mr. Kenn CARSON died at her home in Cowan barrens, after having suffered for some time with dropsy and rheumatism. She leaves a husband, two small children, her father, Mr. Hez FIRESTONE, and several brothers to mourn her death, besides many other relatives and friends. The sympathies of the entire community go out to the bereaved husband and motherless children in their sadness. She was buried Tuesday evening in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery. (Tombstone death date is 24 May 1919)

MATLOCK Death Date Saturday, August 30, 1919

The Mountain Echo, September 4, 1919 Issue: After long years of suffering-suffering without a murmur, Mrs. Margaret MATLOCK, wife of Judge Sam MATLOCK, on last Saturday passed from the suffering of this life to the rest beyond. Sunday, in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and friends, the body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery, Rev. E. W. Nelson, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the funeral services. To the bereaved husband who for over 25 years has furnished her with the best medical attention money could secure, and given to her every attention a devoted husband could give in an effort to nurse her back to health, the sympathies of his many friends go out. Besides her husband she leaves several children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death.

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