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WAYNE BLACKSHARE, 89, DIES JUNE 25 IN TEXAS
Subtitled: Descendent of founding family in county served 50 years on Democratic Committee
Wayne Blackshare, a descendent of one of Clay County's founding families and a member of the clay County Democratic Committee for 50 years, died Wednesday, June 25, at his home in McKinney, Texas. He was 89. Born June 3, 1908, in Boydsville, he was the son of the late Edgar M. and Alice Dortch Blackshare. He lived and farmed in the Boydsville area. In 1991, he was his wife, Ruth, moved to McKinney to live with their son, Stephen M. Bookout and family. Blackshare's grandfather, William Samuel Blackshare, was appointed in 1878 by Arkansas Governor Garland as sheriff and county treasurer. Boydsville then was the county seat of Clay County. Blackshare's grandfather built the original family home in 1883. One of the Clay County's oldest residences, it has been nominated for the State Historic Register. It was there that Blackshare was born and lived most of his life. Blackshare was a charter member of the Boydsville Methodist Church, serving as Sunday School superintendent for many years. He later became an active members of the First United Methodist Church of Rector. He was one of the community leaders instrumental in bringing rural electricity to the Boydsville area. His greatest pleasures were hunting and spending time with his friends and relatives, sharing the unique history of the lives and times of people in Clay County. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Bookout Blackshare; his son, Stephen M. Bookout and his wife, Dru Bookout, and two grandchildren, Stephen Caulder Bookout and Sarah Ruth Bookout, all of McKinney. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Mavis Blackshare; a brother, Sam Blackshare, and two infant brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 28, at the First United Methodist Church of Rector with Rev. Elmo Thomason officiating and eulogy by Richard Simmons. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector. Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Bryan Blackshare, Jay Blackshare, Leland Blackshare, Cecil Holifield, Dana Thomason, and Simon Bookout. (July 2, 1997) Submitted by Katy Cross.

ALVA JANE, daughter of WARREN REID and MATILDA JANE DYCUS was born in Lyon County, Ky., March 1, 1903, and died March 4, 1942 at the youthful age of 39 years and three day. When a child, she moved with her parent to Arkansas, after which the family lived in Campbell, Mo., and surrounding communities until 1919 when they came to Piggott. In early womanhood she was married to WILLIAM ELMO KIKER of Perry, Arkansas who departed this life in 1931. On March 3, 1934 she was married to JAMES A. BRAWNER, who survives. She was converted in 1927 at the Church of God, which connection she retained until death took her to be with her Heavenly Father. Sister BRAWNER was a sincere Christian and was a very active church worker, teaching quite regularly, and often filling the pulpit as a minister of the Gospel. The Church and her pastor will miss her very much. Left to mourn her departure, are her broken-hearted husband; two daughters, BETTY DEAN and SHIRLEY MAE KIKER; her mother, five sisters, Mrs. ELVYN EUBANKS, Mrs. ALMA COOMER, Mrs. ELMA REEVES, Mrs. EMILY LANHAM, AND Mrs. PEARL ANDERSON; two brothers, RUBEN and REID DYCUS; and numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. (Contributed)
Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon at the Church of God, conducted by Rev. J. R. LEE, assisted by Rev. W. E. REED of East Prairie, Mo., and Rev. J. H. SHIRRELL of Cape Girardeau, Mo. The burial was made in the Piggott cemetery. The Russell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. *Found in the Piggott Library in 2001. Newspaper and date of appearance unknown. Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

Hazel Ceballos Charleston – Hazel Anne McCracken Ceballos, 81 died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday (14 Feb 1986) in Charleston Manor, where she had lived two months. Born April 16, 1906, at Success, Ark., daughter of the late W.R. and Sylvia Anne Marsh McCracken, she lived in Charleston a number of years before moving to Hemite, Calif., where she resided for over 25 years and was employed by the health department. She returned to Missouri and lived at Martin Hill Village of Essex before moving back to Charleston , where she was a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church. On Aug. 24, 1957, she married Mike Ceballos, who preceded her in death Jan. 29, 1959. One brother and one sister also preceded her in death. Surviving are: one sister, Grace Layton of Charleston ; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 5:30 p.m. today at McMikle Funeral Home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Mark Ernstmann, pastor of St. Henry’s Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery. Submitted by Mark Frazier.

EARL DANIEL COOK, 76, of Rector died Monday, March 29, at the Dunklin County Memorial Hospital at Kennett. Survivors include his wife, VELMA COOK of Rector; a son, REX COOK of Greenway; a sister, Mrs. MURLEY BOLLINGER of Jonesboro; two grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday (today) at Irby Chapel with Rev. GEORGE KELLY officiating. Interment will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Irby Funder Home in charge of services. "DEMOCRAT" appeared handwritten in the corner of the obituary. According to the "Clay County Arkansas Cemeteries" book by Camilla Cox, the year was 1982. Also per the cemetery book, date of birth 9/11/1905. Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

VELMA COOK, daughter of DAVID and ARLETA MICHAEL, was born August 16, 1908 in Ripley, Miss. and departed this life Friday, February 18, 1983 at Piggott Community Hospital at the age of 74. She was united in marriage to EARL D. COOK on November 17, 1924. To this union one child was born. She is survived by her son, REX COOK of Greenway, Ark.; two grandchildren: MIKE COOK of Piggott and PAM CHIN of Hanford, Calif.; seven great grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, LILLIE MAE MICHAEL of Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband, EARL COOK; five sisters and one brother. Funeral was Sunday, February 20, 1983 at 2 p.m. with Bro. GEORGE KELLY officiating. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector, Ark. Pallbearers were JIM BOWMAN, LEON PRESSON, ALLAN GORDON, WILLIAM SHEFFIELD, RAY BISHOP and BERLIE HARGRAVES. Irby Funeral Home of Rector was in charge of arrangements. Appeared: newspaper not documented, date 2/24/83. Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

Pioneer Citizen Passes Away
SARAH E. DAVIS, departed this life March 29, 1947 at her home in Greenway, Ark., at the age of 90 years. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and had often said that her life on the earth would soon be over and she was prepared when God saw fit to call her home. The greatest joy in her life was to help others. She leaves to mourn her passing a daughter, Mrs. MAE RAYMOND, a son, CLAY DAVIS, a niece, LIZZIE CLIPPARD who lived with her; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and a host of friends. Aunt SARAH lived her entire life in this community being born less than 1/4 mile from her present home where she died. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. IRVIN POLLARD at her home. The remains were laid to rest in the Lorrance Cemetery in Piggott. Pallbearers were B. B. STOKES, H. P. ATKISON, A. J. DARNELL, JOHNNIE NETTLES, T. A. GILKERSON, ERNEST UNDERWOOD. Flower girls were NINA MAE SAFFER, DOROTHY DAVIS, ELMA and MARGARETTE ANN CLUCK, RUTH, BETTY and MARY SUE CUMMINGS. Irby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Found in the Piggott Library in 2001. Newspaper unknown. Handwritten on the obituary was 1857-1947. Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

A. DODD Dies at Little Rock Hospital R. A. DODD, aged 76yrs, 9mon, 23days, of Hickoria died at five Saturday afternoon at Little Rock following an illness due to a stroke of paralysis. The body was returned here by the Randal L. Mitchell Funeral parlor and prepared for burial. Funeral serves were conducted at three Monday from the Salem Baptist Church and burial was made in the Salem cemetery. The Rev. W. T. OWEN, Baptist minister officiated. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. LEONA CATES of Hickoria; three sons, ALVIN DODD of Rector, HUBERT and LESLIE DODD of Hickoria; a sister, Mrs. CALLIE BOWERS whose address is unknown here; a brother, HARB DODD of Boydsville, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. - Paragould Press. Found in the Piggott Library 2001. Paragould Daily Press. Handwritten on the obituary is a date of 12/21/1945. Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

WALTER EDWARD DELLINGER was born December 10, 1898 at Bloomfield, Mo. and parted this life November 6, 1957 at the age of 38 years, 10 months and 26 days. Mr. DELLINGER was reared from the age of 3 years by Mrs. JENNIE PARROTT. He was united in marriage to Miss DELLA HARMON, January 10, 1920. To this union was born 4 girls; MADELINE, MARIE, VIVIAN, and VERA and one son, LOUIS DELLINGER. Mr. DELLINGER professed Christ by faith in a revival meeting held by Bro. Y. D. WHITEHURST in the St. Francis Methodist Church and was baptized by Bro. ARVIL C. BRANNON, the pastor, and became a member of this church August 26, 1945. He was an active member until his illness some 4 or 5 years ago. Mr. DELLINGER served as Sunday School Superintendent and also as adult teacher of the men's class. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge No. 207, Piggott, Rt. 2 until his illness. He leaves behind him his wife, DELLA, his four daughters, his son and a host of friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held at the St. Francis Methodist Church Sunday, November 10, 1957 at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. JAMES G. SMITH. Interment was in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Russell Mortuary was in charge. Found in the Piggott Library in 2001. Newspaper unknown. Handwritten date on the obituary appears as 10/15/1957. Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

CAROL DORTCH DEAD
Carol Henderson Dortch was born in Henry County, Tenn., June 15, 1838. He departed this life Jan. 10, 1932, at the age of 93 years, 6 months, and 26 days. He was married the Martha Mannon 63 years ago and to this union was born nine children. Their names: W. S. Dortch, Mrs. Sally Burns, James Dortch, Mrs. Mary Jane Green (deceased), Robert Dortch, Mrs. Bell Ladyman, Mrs. Josie Burns, Tommy Dortch (deceased), and C. H. Dortch. A number of grandchildren, other relatives and friends are left with the children to mourn his departure. He was known to everyone as "Uncle Carol." The large floral offering and sympathy shown by friends proves the high esteem in which he was held by everyone. He made home with his daughter, Mrs. Sally Burns at Monette, at which place he died. Mr. Irby was called there to take charge of the body. Besides the ambulance, Mr. Irby furnished an extra car to bring relatives back to Rock Springs, at Knob where the body was laid to rest in the presence of a large audience of relatives and friends on Jan. 11. Rev. Pat Haden preached the funeral services, and Rev. Clark Vincent had charge of the singing. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved and pray God's richest blessings upon the unsaved relatives. All the living children were present for the funeral. Reported, [name of reporter cut off of clipping] Submitted by Katy Cross.

HEART ATTACK BRINGS DEATH TO LIFE-LONG CLAY COUNTY RESIDENT
D. S. (Boss) Dortch, 66, retired farmer and life-long resident of Clay County, died at his home on Route 1, Rector. He had gone out about noon to feed the hogs when he failed to return (sic), Mrs. Dortch went to call him and found him dead in the field of a heart attack.Rev. Gus Evans conducted the funeral service at Rock Springs church on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Burial was at Rock Springs cemetery with Mitchell Funeral Service in charge of arrangements. Besides his wife, Mrs. Fanny Dortch, he leaves a son, Clois Dortch of Bragg City, MO.; one daughter, Mrs. Clyde Snavely of Rector; two brothers, J.T. Dortch, Route 2, and Wes Dortch of Fresno, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Blackshare, Route 2, and Mrs. Atha Hamilton of Jackson, Miss.; and three grandchildren. (Clay County Democrat, Jan. 1955) Submitted by Katy Cross.

Mrs. Eva Dortch, born July 2, 1887, died at Leonard, Arkansas, Wednesday, April 28, 1926. Funeral services will be conducted at Leonard, Arkansas, Thursday, April twenty-ninth, nineteen hundred twenty-six, at two o'clock by Dr. J. B. Butler, pastor of the Rector Methodist Protestant Church, and Rev. W. W. Peterson, pastor of the Macedonia Methodist Protestant Church Interment at Woodland Heights. Submitted by Katy Cross.

MRS. EVA DORTCH DODD DEAD
Mrs. Eva Dortch Dodd died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Dortch at Knob, Sunday, January 24, 1932, following an illness of about two weeks. The deceased is survived by her husband, four children, Doyle, Wanda, Tommie, and Bobbie Dodd; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Dortch; four brothers, Tobe, Harrison, Roy, and Bill; five sister, Mrs. Lillie Johnson, Mrs. Lizzie Butler, Mrs. Hattie Hopper, Mrs. Bertha Walker, and Mrs. Cleta Graves; and a host of other relatives. The funeral service was conducted at the Rock Springs church at Knob, Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock by the Rev. H.O. Bolin, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal Church South. The pall bearers were Eben Dortch, Hobart Dortch, Sid Dortch, Emmet Dortch, Sidney Dortch, Ruel Parsons. The flower girls were the Misses Lorene, Pauline, Letral, Lavada, Edna, Lola Mae, and Eathel Dortch, and Mrs. Iola Dortch. Interment was at Rock Springs. W.H. Irby had charge of the funeral arrangements. Submitted by Katy Cross.

OBITUARY (EVELENA DODD)
Evelena Dortch Dodd was born June 13, 1899 at her father's old home place in the Knob community. Here she grew to young womanhood. She was married to Alvin Dodd on Dec. 27, 1920. To this union four children were born: Doyle, 10, Wanda, 3, Tommie, 5, and Bobbie Joe, 2. Mrs. Dodd became a Christian a few days before her death, and left a beautiful testimony that is a great consolation to her parents and other relatives. Mrs. Dodd leaves to mourn her going her husband, Alvin Dodd, her four children, her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Dortch. She also leaves five sisters: Mrs. Lillie Johnson, Mrs. Lizzie Butler, Mrs. Hattie Hopper, Mrs. Bertha Walker, and Mrs. Cleta Graves, all of whom live near her home except Mrs. Lizzie Butler who resides at McGhee, Ark. Mrs. Dodd leaves four brothers: Tobe Dortch, Harrison Dortch, Roy Dortch, and Bill Dortch. Her brothers also live in or near the Knob community. Besides the near relatives mentioned above, Mrs. Dodd leaves a large number of more distant relatives and a host of friends to mourn her passing. May God bless her memory and may His protecting care hover around and about her little children and may her going cause all of her friends and loved ones to feel that they have a deeper interest that will cause each of them to make whatever preparation is necessary to meet her in the Land That Is Fairer than Day. She is gone but not forgotten. She will always be remembered with deep affection and kind sympathies by those who knew her best. The Rector quartet gave several good selections. The pallbearers were: Hobart Dortch, Ebon Dortch, Sid Dortch, Emmet Dortch, Sidney Dortch and Ruel Parsons. The flower girls were: Misses Letrel Dortch, Lavada Dortch, Norine Dortch, Pauline Dortch, Lola May Dortch, Edna Dortch, Eithel Dortch, Mrs. Iola Dortch. The large floral offering shows the high esteem in which Mrs. Dodd was held, every service was offered through love and sympathy. She was a good and devoted mother, a good neighbor, a good friend, many who know her best will never forget the fond memory of her. (1932) Submitted by Katy Cross.

HENRY DORTCH DIES AT AGE 98 YEARS
Henry Dortch, resident at 406 West Third Street, was born November 11, 1887 in Knob community and died July 31, 1986 at Corning Community Hospital. He was 98 years old and was a retired barber after working at his trade for 72 years. He was married to Iola Kissie Smith on November 2, 1913 at Knob and they had resided in Corning since 1934. He was a member and deacon of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist church at Knob and a member of the Modern Woodmen. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Iola Dortch and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were conducted Saturday morning, August 2, in the Ermert Funeral Home chapel by Reverend Herman Graves, assisted by Reverend Bobby Ball. Burial was in Corning cemetery. Pallbearers were: Ronnie Smith, Tommy George, Danny Bell, Maurice Hamilton, Larry Catt and Milburn Teasley. Honorary pallbearers were Ruel Parsons, John Holifield, Jim Thrasher, and Loren Allen. (Corning Courier, August 1986) Submitted by Katy Cross.

HOBART DORTCH
Hobart Dortch, 84, of Paragould died Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. Mr. Dortch was born in clay County on March 1, 1908. He was a farmer and retired caretaker for Security Bank and attended the Griffin Memorial Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Henrietta Dortch of the home; two sons, Larry Maurice Dortch and Jerry Dortch, both of Paragould; two daughters, Jo Ann Branch and June Gibson, both of Paragould; one brother, Doyle Dortch of Jamestown, Calif.; one sister, Leatriel Shride of Fresno, Calif.; eight grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at the Mitchell Chapel in Paragould with Rev. Robert Woody officiating. Interment was in Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector with Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould in charge of services. (Clay County Democrat, January 6, 1993) Submitted by Katy Cross.

JAMES M. DORTCH DIES AT HOME
James Matthew Dortch, aged 73, died Saturday morning at his home on Route No. 3. Funeral services were held Monday at the Union Home Church at Vincent. Brother Freeman officiated. Interment followed in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Irol [sic, should be Irby] Service in charge. Mr. Dortch is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles Chilcutt, and two sons, Hubert and Norman Dortch, all of a Rector route, three brothers, W. S. Dortch of Rector, Henry Dortch of Corning and Bob Dortch of Fresno, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Oscar Burns, also of Fresno. (1951) Submitted by Katy Cross.

JAMES MATTHEW DORTCH
James Matthew Dortch was born January 4, 1878, in Clay County, Ark., and departed this life on November 10, 1951, at the age of 73, 10 months and six days. He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Caldonia Franks on November 5, 1905, and to this union six children were born. Three preceded him in death. His wife also preceded him in death August 5, 1944. Surviving are three children, Hubert and Normal Dortch and Mrs. Ethel Chilcutt of Rector, Rt. 3, one granddaughter, Betty Jean Chilcutt, three brothers, W. S. Dortch, of Lafe, Rt. 1, Henry Dortch of Corning and J.R. "Bob" Dortch of Fresno, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was converted in early life and joined the Macedonia Methodist Church. He was a devoted Christian and loving father. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Otto Freeman on Monday, November 12 at Union Home Baptist Church. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Irby Mortuary in charge. Submitted by Katy Cross.

DONALD HANELINE DIES AT MARMADUKE
Donald Haneline, the 14 year old son of Mrs. William D. Haneline, died Saturday, March 22, at his home in Marmaduke. He has been ill with influenza and malaria. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Marmaduke with Rev. T. Poole officiating. Burial was in Harvey's Chapel cemetery. Haneline is survived by his mother, seven half-brothers, Dennis Haneline of Pontiac, Mich., Robert and Eugene Haneline of Flint, Mich., Leslie Haneline in Japan, Billy Haneline in Germany, Melvin Haneline in Korea and J.D. Haneline at home, two half sisters, Mrs. Eugene Burns of Route 4 Paragould, and Mrs. Louis Ramsdale of St. Louis. (1952) Submitted by Katy Cross.

DOYLE DORTCH DIES SUDDENLY IN MICHIGAN
Doyle Dortch, formerly of Rector, died in Pontiac, Mich., of a heart attack on Monday, Dec. 27. He is survived by his wife, Avalene, and daughters Winifred Lee, Charlene, Betty Gay, and Edna (Mrs. Danvis Rust of Little Rock); his father, Charles Dortch of Route 3; and brothers, James Henry Dortch of Route 3, Vernon Dortch of Rector and Clyde Dortch of Chowchilla, Calif. The father and brothers from here left Monday night for Pontiac to attend the funeral. (1954) Submitted by Katy Cross.

COUNTY'S OLDEST CITIZEN DIES AT HIS KNOB HOME
Eli Thomas Dortch, on of Clay County's oldest and best loved citizens, passed away at his home near Knob on October 29. He was 96 years old. Mr. Dortch, known to his friends as "Uncle Tom" was born July 19, 1956 in Henry county, Tenn., and came to Arkansas when he was three years old. He was reared in the Ramer's Chapel community. After his marriage in 1881 to Joyce Carolina Wyatt, they moved to the home they spent the rest of their lives. His wife preceded him in death on May 14, 1941. To this union, 12 children were born. Two died in infancy and two daughters, Mrs. Alvin Dodd and Mrs. P. L. Butler and one son, Tobe Dortch preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Harrison and Roy Dortch of Lafe and Bill Dortch of St. Louis, four daughters, Mrs. Grady Walker, Mrs. Lillian Johnson, Mrs. T. H. Hopper and Mrs. Hugh Graves of St. Louis, one brother, J. L. Dortch of Leachville, Ark., 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Rock Springs Methodist church, of which he was a charter member, on Friday, October 31, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Jack Glass of Crawfordsville, Ark., assisted by Rev. John Simmons and Rev. James Henry Dortch, officiated. Interment was in Rock Springs Cemetery with Mitchell Service in charge. Active pall-bearers were Earl Adams, H. H. Feldman, Ezra Bartlett, Rupert Horton, Cecil Gibbs and Guy Matheny. Honorary pall-bearers were Clayton Hardin, Arthur and Cecil McNiel, Sam and Wayne Blackshare, George French, Chester Ahif, Bill Bookout, Odie Huckabay, Charley Dortch, Luther Vowell and C.W. Wyatt. (1952) Submitted by Katy Cross.

HUBERT DORTCH
Hubert Dortch was born on March 31, 1908. He was 50 years, five months, six days old at the time of his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dortch of Rector. He passed away September 6, 1958. He leaves to mourn his passing one sister, Mrs. Ethel Chilcutt, Route 3, Rector; one brother, Normal Dortch, Route 1, Rector; one niece, Mrs. Prentice Rogers, Flint, Mich,; one great-nephew, James Rogers, Flint; seven uncles, four aunts and a host of other relatives and friends. He had lived in Rector all of his life. (Clay County Democrat, 1958) Submitted by Katy Cross.

JAMES T. DORTCH DIES OF HEART ATTACK
James Thomas Dortch, 79, prominent farmer of Knob community, died about 6:30 Tuesday evening at Paragould hospital following a heart attack earlier in the afternoon as he was enroute home from Rector. Funeral services will be at Rock Springs Methodist church at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon with Rev. Gus Evans officiating. Interment will be in Rock Springs cemetery with Irby Funeral Service. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence Dortch; two daughters, Mrs. Lola Parsons, Rector, Route 2, and Mrs. Eula Vowell, Flint, Mich.; one son, Ebon Dortch, Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Blackshare, Rector, Route 2, and Ada Hamilton, Jackson, Miss.; one brother, J. W. Dortch of Fresno, Calif., and 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. (Clay County Democrat 1956) Submitted by Katy Cross.

ONE OF TWIN SONS OF MR. AND MRS. DORTCH DIES
(From Saturday's Daily Press) Larry Dortch, two-and-half-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dortch of Rector, Route four, died at 4:05 this morning in the Baptist hospital at Memphis. The body was returned here by the Randal L. Mitchell Funeral parlor. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. McCoy, 740 West Emerson Street, and burial will be made in Linwood cemetery. The Rev. E. H. Hook, pastor of the First Methodist church, will officiate. Surviving are a twin brother, Jerry Dortch, and his parents, He was a grandson of C. W. Dortch of Rector, route four, Mrs. E. D. Earle of Paragould and Tom Hatley of Texas. (Clay County Democrat, Nov. 1941) Submitted by Katy Cross.

MRS. LEONA DORTCH IS BURIED SUNDAY
Leona Dortch, 60, died at her home in the Knob community on Saturday, November 5, after a long illness. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at Bethlehem church with Elder Jack Bearden and Terrell Parrish officiating. Burial was at Rock Springs, with Irby Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Earl Adams, Rupert Horton, Guy Matheny, E. J. Walker, Charlie Showd and Ezra Bartlett. Surviving are her husband, B. H. Dortch; one daughter, Mrs. Bernard Pickler, of Route 1; one son, Berlin Dortch, of Paragould; four grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Annie Bradford, of Corning; three brothers, Quintes Burns, Rector, and Elmer and Bryan of Corning; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Fitzgerald of Knobel and Mrs. Gertha Calhoun of Corning. (Clay County Democrat, Nov. 1955) Submitted by Katy Cross.

INFANT SON DIES SATURDAY MORNING
Mark Dortch, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Dortch of Rector, died at Community hospital in Paragould early Saturday morning. Funeral services were conducted at Bethel church Sunday 2 p.m., by Brother Clark Vincent. Burial was at Rock springs cemetery with Mitchell Funeral Service in charge. He is survived by his parents and one brothers, w. O., Jr., paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Dortch of Lafe, and the maternal grandfather, Leslie Martin of Oxford, Ark.; and several aunts and uncles. (Clay County Democrat, Feb. 1955) Submitted by Katy Cross.

MARY DELORES DORTCH
Mary Delores Dortch, age 83, of Rector died Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. Mrs. Dortch was born Sept. 20, 1913. She was a Methodist and a retired bookkeeper for Graves Elevator in Rector. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 7, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel of Rector with Rev. Gaylan Cope officiating. Burial was in Linwood Cemetery. Surviving relatives include one son, Jerry Dortch of Cartersville, Ga.; two daughters, Jan Dortch and Cathie Dortch, both of Rector; one sister, Betty Hardin of Rector; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. (February 12, 1997) Submitted by Katy Cross.

R. A. DORTCH DIES SUDDENLY OF HEART ATTACK
R. A. Dortch, 57, of Knob community 10 miles west of here died Sunday morning at his home of a heart attack. He had never been known to have heart trouble and seemed in perfect health. He and his wife attended the Fair in Piggott Saturday and he seemed to be well. His death came as a complete shock to his family and community. Surviving are his wife and three children, Mrs. Delcie Chapman of Marmaduke, Mrs. Norene Posey of Indiana and Hughie at home; three brothers, J. T. Dortch of Knob, D. S. of Peach Orchard; J. W. of Caruthers, California; and three sisters, Mrs. E.M. Blackshare of Boydsville, Mrs. Ada Hamilton of Louisiana, and Mrs. E. M. Crockett of Bradley, Arkansas. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at Rock Springs by Rev. Williams of Paragould. Burial was in Rock Springs cemetery in charge of Mitchell Funeral Home. (Oct 1938) Submitted by Katy Cross.

ROBERT SIDNEY DORTCH
Robert Sidney Dortch, age 83, of Rector died Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Poplar Bluff. Survivors include three sisters, Eithel Nelson of Rector, Stella Taylor of Corning, and Lillie Butler of California, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday afternoon in the Irby Chapel with Rev. James Henry Dortch officiating. Interment was in Rock Springs Cemetery with Irby Funeral Home in charge of services. (1985) Submitted by Katy Cross.

SIDNEY DORTCH
Sidney Alfred Dortch of Rector, aged 82, died Tuesday, May 8, at the Piggott Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife, Anna Dortch of Rector; one daughter, Mrs. Nellie McCrady of Marmaduke; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mareda Dortch of Illinois; three brothers, Ira Dortch and Lonnie Dortch, both of Leachville and Troy Dortch of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Elva Price of California and Mrs. Della Johnson of Leachville; two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Irby Chapel on May 10 with Rev. E. Clay Polk and Guy Whitney officiating and interment was in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Irby Funeral Home in charge of services. (Clay County Democrat, May 16, 1994) Submitted by Katy Cross.

TOBE DORTCH DIES AT HOME IN LAFE
Tobe Dortch, aged 68, died Monday morning, July 21, at his home on Lafe Route 1. Mr. Dortch, a retired farmer, was well known in Clay county.Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Rock Springs Church. Rev. W. C. Smith officiated. Burial was in Purcell cemetery with Irby Service in charge. Mr. Dortch is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ola Dortch, his father, E. T. Dortch, three brothers, Bill Dortch of St. Louis, and Harrison and Ray Dortch of Lafe Route 1, and four sisters, Mrs. Cleda Graves of St. Louis, Mrs. Hattie Hopper, Mrs. Lillie Johnson, and Mrs. Bertha Walker, all of Lafe. (1952) Submitted by Katy Cross.

MRS. TOM DORTCH DIES AT HER HOME WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Joycie Dortch, aged 81, aunt of Mrs. Randal Mitchell and W.A. and Jack Wyatt of Paragould, died yesterday afternoon at her home on Lafe, route one, in the Rock Springs section, following an illness of several weeks. She was a native of Clay County. Funeral services will be conducted at two tomorrow afternoon from the Rock Springs church and burial will be made in the Rock Springs cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Tom Dortch; five daughters, Mrs. Lillie Johnson of Lafe, route one, Mrs. Hattie Hopper of Lafe, route one, Mrs. P. L. Butler of McGehee, Mrs. Grady Walker, Lafe, route one, and Mrs. Hugh Graves of St. Louis, four sons, Tobe, Harrison, and Roy Dortch, all of the Rock Springs community, and Bill Dortch of Rector. (May 1941) Submitted by Katy Cross.

MRS. CORA DOWNEY
Mrs. E. E. PORTERFIELD was informed this week of the death of Miss CORA DOWNEY, which occurred May 7 in Denver, Colo., from a cerebral hemorrhage. She will be remembered quite will in Piggott, as she was the sister of the later Mrs. P. M. PFEIFFER and had visited here on numerous occasions. *Found in the Piggott Library 2001. Newspaper unknown. Handwritten on the obituary was 5/18/1956 Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

Enterprise Courier - Jo Ann Downs
CHARLESTON - Jo Ann Downs, 75, died at 3:15 p.m. March 31, 2001, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Nov. 1, 1925, In Success, Ark., daughter of the late W.E. and Beatrice McCracken Frazier Sr., she lived in Charleston most of her life, where she was a member of the United Methodist Church. On Jan. 15, 1946, she married Willis A. Downs who survives of the home. Other survivors include: one son, Willis McCracken Downs of Cape Girardeau ; two brothers Richard Frazier of Tampa , Fla. , and Ran Frazier of Holland, Pa.; one sister, Jean Mehler of Melbourne , Fla. ; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Downs, and two brothers. Her sister, Bette Lou Galemore, also died on March 31, 2001. Her body was cremated. Relatives and friends will assemble at 11 a.m. Wednesday for graveside services at the 100F Cemetery near Charleston . The Rev. Ed Hankinson, pastor of the United Methodist Church of Charleston, will officiate. McMikle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Mark Frazier.

Standard-Democrat, Sikeston , Missouri Thursday October 31, 1996. - Bootheel physician, Robert Frazier, dies. Sikeston – Dr. Robert L. Frazier, 69, died at 1:50 p.m. October 30, 1996, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Born March 18, 1927, at Success, Ark. , son of the late William Edgar and Beatrice Kathleen McCracken Frazier, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and served on the USS Missouri. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Charleston. He graduated from Central Methodist College at Fayette in 1949. In 1951, he received a masters in zoology and, in 1953, a bachelor of science degree in medicine, both from University of Missouri-Columbia. In 1955, he received an M.D. degree from University of Cincinnati in Ohio . He served in private practice in East Prairie and Charleston from 1957-79 and from 1979-83 was director of medical services for the Sikeston Regional Center and medical director at Sikeston Convalescent Center. From 1987-92, he was a medical consultant for the Social Security Administration for disability determinations and medical director for cancer screening center at Missouri Delta Medical Center . He was currently a staff physician at the Sikeston regional Center and Southeast Missouri Residential Services. He was a member of the Mississippi County Historical Society, Missouri Council of the Arts, American Cancer Society, American Medical Association, Missouri Association of Family Practice, and the Missouri State Medical Association. In 1949, he marries Anna Watkins who preceded him in death in 1971. On May 9, 1975, at Charleston he married Jeanette Caldwell Waldman who survives of the home. Other survivors include: three sons, Richard Frazier of Singapore, Scott Frazier of the Netherlands and Mark Frazier of Kansas City; two daughters Kathleen Jenkins and Beth Frazier of Springfield; tow stepdaughters Paula Durham of Nashville, Tenn., and Beth Lowney of Dallas Texas; two brothers, W. Ransom Frazier of Holland, Pa., and Richard Frazier of Marietta, Ga.; three sisters, Jo Ann Downs of Charleston, Bette Galemore of Cape Girardeau and Jean Mehler of Melborne, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother W.E. Frazier, Jr. Friends my call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel. Visitation will continue from noon Saturday until service time at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Buck, pastor, officiating, Fred Durham of Nashville, will deliver the eulogy. Burial will follow in Garden of Memorial Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made in the name of Dr. Frazier to the American Cancer Society. Submitted by Mark Frazier.

W.E. Frazier Heart Victim – A large assemblage of relatives and friends attended the funeral service Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church for William Edgar Frazier, 56, who died Friday, December 14, (1956) 9:40 a.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital, Cairo, where he was a patient five hours. His death was attributed to a heart ailment from which he suffered several months. His death came as a shock to his relatives and friends, since only the day before he had been out in the county and visited with his friends. Rev. E. W. Bartley, Jr., pastor, officiated and the Rev. George Michel, pastor the First Christen Church was the soloist. He sang “In the Garden” and “Some Day We’ll Understand”, with Mrs. C. E. Swank accompanist and organist. The altar was banked with beautiful flowers. Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery with Nunnelee Service and the following friends serving as the pal bearers: Delmar Cape , Austin Seib, Raeigh Cox, Ray Hillhouse, and James Wallace of this city and Louis Bell of Selmer , Tenn. The members of the Lions Club of which the deceased was a past President, served as honorary pall bearers. Also fifty members of the Wesley Men’s Bible Cass of the Methodist Church attened in a body. Mr. Frazier was a former member of the Lions International Committee. He owned large farms in the county and formerly owned and operated the Frazer Gin at Wyatt, but several years ago, when his health began to fail, he sold the gin and retired form active work. He was born August 19, 1900 in Success Ark. The son of Mrs. George Schmidt now of Corning , Ark. , and the late William Edgar Frazier. Survivors are his mother, Mr. George Schmidt; his wife, Beatrice Kathleen Frazier; four sons, W.E. Frazier, Jr, Hot Springs, Ark., Dr. Robert L. Frazier, St. Louis; Richard C. Frazier, Hot Springs, Ark., and Ranny Frazier of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Milford Mehler, Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Willis Downs, Charleston and Mrs. Charles Galemore, San Antonio, Tex.; three brothers, Jesse L. Frazier, Little Rock, Ark., Lehman L. Frazier, St. Louis, Cleo Frazier, Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Loren Sorrells, Hot Springs, Ark. And Mrs. Cecil Wilson, Los Angeles , Calif. ; and ten grandchildren, all of whom were here to attend the service. Other relatives and friends from out of town were Milford Mehler of Cape Girardeau, Charles Galemore of San Antonio, Tex., Mr. Richard Frazier, Mrs. W. E. Frazier, Jr. and Loren Sorrells all of Hot Springs; Mrs. Lewis Bell of Selmer, Tenn., Mrs. Robert Frazier, Mrs. Lehman Frazier and family, Mrs. Helen Nelson and son of St. Louis and John Ray Fowlkes of Caruthersville; Dr. Harry Goddard of Kennett and Richard Hamra of Senath, both of whom are District Governors of the Lions Club. Submitted by Mark Frazier.

ANNIE HAMPTON CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Annie Hampton, aged 55, died at her home on October 2. She professed hope in Christ at the age of 13 and was true to her profession until death. She was united in marriage with Dolphie Hampton on January 14, 1912 and to this union six children were born. One preceded her in death in 1922 and those surviving are Roy Hampton of Paragould, Ernie Hampton of Piggott, Wayne Hampton of Pontiac, Mich., and Phinias Hampton and Mrs. Lenford Arnold, both of Flint, Mich. In addition to the immediate family, she is survived by five brothers, W. D. Williams of Paragould, L. C. Williams of Marmaduke, C. M. Williams of Rector, and T. J. and L. J. Williams of Pontiac, Mich., three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Wright and Mrs. Sarah Allen of Marmaduke and Mrs. Millie Gibbs of Lafe, nine grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Raymer's Chapel by Rev. Alvin Gibbs, assisted by Rev. Gus Evans. Burial was in Raymer's Chapel Cemetery with Mitchell Service in charge. (October 1951) Submitted by Katy Cross.

DON HAMPTON
Funeral services for A. Don Hampton of Taylor, Mich. were held Sunday, Sept. 12 at Irby Chapel with Rev. Virgil Smith officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery, with Irby service. Mr. Hampton died Thursday, Sept. 9, at Wyandotte, Mich., at the age of 57. Survivors include his wife, Marceline; two sons, James Michael Hampton of Benton, Ky. and Gregory Dewayne of Taylor, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Princess Hilliker, of Taylor; five grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Belle Ruphard of Portageville, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Robinson of Portageville, Mo. and Mrs. Veda Jones of Southgate, Mich.; and two brothers, Floyd Hampton of Memphis and Cosper Ruphard of Lincoln Park, Mich. (May 13, 1976) Submitted by Katy Cross.

Johnnie Doyle Hampton, born July 13, 1911, died December 8, 1938. Funeral at First Baptist Church, Sunday, December 11, 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. S. G. Watson, assisted by Rev. G. C. Taylor. Interment at Woodland Heights. Submitted by Katy Cross.

FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR DOYLE HAMPTON SUNDAY
Johnnie Doyle Hampton was born July 13, 1911 at Rector, Arkansas, and died December 8, 1938 at the age of 27 in the Dickson Memorial Hospital at Paragould. Surviving are his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Hampton, two brothers Lewis and Gaylan, two sisters Pauline and Oneeda all of this city and an inseparable pal, Raymond Gatewood and a host of other relatives and friends. To the family he was a devoted son and brother. The town and community have lost a good man. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of this city, conducted by Rev. S. G. Watson assisted by Rev. G. C. Taylor. Burial was in Woodland Heights cemetery in charge of Russell's Mortuary. Pall bearers were Wayne and Gwynn Bradsher, Guy Bucy, Jay Waldron all of Rector and Ralph Hampton and Thomas Janes of Piggott. Flower girls were Berna Nell Gogue, Ina Crockett, Euvila Wiley, Mrs. Paul Frets, Mrs. Lloyd Bucy, Elaine Benson, Mrs. Ralph Hampton, Myrtle Bucy, Mrs. Therien Gatewood, Mrs. Edgar Wagner, Mrs. Floyd Winn, Mrs. Wallace Graves and Maudie and Goldie Patten. (Clay County Democrat, 1938) Submitted by Katy Cross.

DUSTY HAMPTON
James Talmadge "Dusty" Hampton, age 55, of Corning, died Monday, May 8, at the Osceola Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 21, 1939, in Manila, to R.C. Felex and Mary (Emmons) Hampton. He was the owner of Dusty's Pawn Shop and affiliated with the First Assembly of God church in Corning. He was an ordained Pentecostal minister, a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star and was a constable of the North Kilgore Township in Clay County. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hampton of Corning; a son, R. C. Hampton of Corning; three daughters, Naomi Thompson of Newaygo, Mich., Jeanene Pruitt of Paragould and Eileen Adams of Cave City; his mother, Mary Chester of Paragould; three stepsons, Steve Huffman of Farmington, MO., Keith Huffman and Mike Huffman, both of Paragould; seven grandchildren, and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at [blurred] p.m. Wednesday (today), May 10, at Ermert Funeral Home Chapel in Corning with Rev. Robert Brodrick and Don Harrington officiating. Interment was in the Providence Cemetery in Lafe with Ermert Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. (Clay County Democrat, May 10, 1995) Submitted by Katy Cross.

PERNICIOUS MALARIA CLAIM LIFE OF EZRA HAMPTON, 30
(From Saturday's Daily Press) Ezra Hampton, aged about 30, died at 11 yesterday morning at the home of his brother, Presley Hampton, of route four, following an illness of a few days due to pernicious malaria. He was a native of Greene county and was engaged in farming. Funeral services were conducted at 11:30 this morning from the New Friendship church and burial was made in the New Friendship cemetery. The Rev. Afton Thomas officiated. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dora Hampton; one daughter, Ivy Mae Hampton, two sons, James William and Willie J. Hampton; three sisters, Mrs. Jess Fielder, Mrs. J. A. McBride, and Mrs. Elliott Brady; and four brothers, Irby Hampton, Abe Hampton, West Hampton, and Presley Hampton. (Clay County Democrat, June 1933) Submitted by Katy Cross.

IVEN HAMPTON
Iven O. Hampton, age 90, of Cotter, formerly of this area, died Friday, Aug. 2, at the Flipping Nursing Home in Mountain Home. He was born Aug. 22, 1900, in Marmaduke to the late Haywood and Mary Catherine (Freeman) Hampton. He was of the Church of Christ faith and was a farmer. Survivors include one son, Sonny Hampton of Caseyville, Ill.; three daughters, Iva Lee Cleveland of Mountain Home, Charlene Carson of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Arlene Wilson of Caseyville, Ill.; three sisters, Ola Braman of Marmaduke, and Estell Shelton and Euelle Jones, both of Paragould; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, in the Irby Funeral Home chapel with Hershel Johnson officiating. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery with the Irby Funeral Home in charge of the services. Pallbearers were William Hampton, Charles Hampton, Roy Hampton, David Jones, Anthony Jones, and William Shelton. (Clay County Democrat, Aug. 9, 1991) Submitted by Katy Cross.

SERVICES HELD FOR JAMES M. HAMPTON
(From Saturday's Daily Press) Funeral services were held yesterday for James Marlan Hampton, 19, who died Thursday at Marmaduke. Services were held at the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Pat Haden, with interment following in the Pleasant Grove cemetery. He was a member of the Baptist church at Mt. Hebron. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Iven Hampton of Marmaduke; three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Manning of St. Louis, Mrs. Edward Richardson of Marmaduke and Ina Hampton at home, and two brothers, Donald and Sonny Hampton both at home. (Clay County Democrat, Feb. 1941) Submitted by Katy Cross.

LEWIS HAMPTON DIES AT PARENTS' HOME, FRIDAY
James Lewis Hampton, 29, died last Friday morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Hampton. He had been in ill health for several months and underwent a major operation in the Dickson Memorial Hospital at Paragould on August 22. He was never able to be up following the operation. In December '37 he was married to Miss Arcella Jones who survives him. At that time he moved close to Piggott to live. He returned to Rector with his wife several months ago and bought an interest in the Wayland Garage which he helped to operate until he became ill. Surviving him other than his wife and parents are one brother, Gaylan Hampton, and two sisters, Pauline and Oneeda all of this city. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist church here Saturday afternoon at two o'clock by the Rev. J. E. Butler and the Rev. H. E. Williams. Burial was in Woodland Heights cemetery in charge of Russell's Mortuary. Pallbearers were Raymond Gatewood, Therien Gatewood, Frank Hampton, Ralph Hampton, George Landis, and Lloyd Bucy. Flower girls were Berna Nell Gogue, Myrtle Bucy, Bess Bucy, Lola Landis, Mrs. Edgar Graves, Ruth Hampton, Mrs. Frank Hampton, Pauline Graves and Euvila Wiley. (D. In. Sept 1939). Submitted by Katy Cross.

MARY ETHEL HAMPTON
Mary Ethel Hampton, aged 97, of Paragould died Saturday, March 26, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. Mrs. Hampton was a housewife, a member of the Holly Grove Baptist Church and had lived all her life in this area. She is survived by three sons, Melvin Hampton of Eaton Rapids, Mich., E. L. Hampton of Jonesboro, and Ravis Hampton of Perry, Mich.; three daughters, Sylvia Siego of Lansing, Mich., and Goldie Vestine Hale and Foustine Hale, both of Lake City, 19 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. March 29 at Heath Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould with Rev. Sam Nyres officiating. Burial was in New Friendship Cemetery. Arrangements were by Irby Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Billy Hampton, Ray Hampton, Gary Hampton, Danny Hampton, Mike Hampton, and Jerry Hampton. Honorary pallbearers were Donald Hampton and Jackie Hampton. (March 30, 1988) Submitted by Katy Cross.

HAMPTON CHILD DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mary K. Hampton, the 10 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. Hampton of Marmaduke, died Monday night about 9 o'clock at Paragould hospital after a long illness due to heart trouble. The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. The Rev. Shirley officiated. Interment was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery with Irby Service in charge. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Charlene Showolterbough of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Mrs. Arlene Wilson of E. St. Louis, Ill., and Mrs. Ina Lee Cleveland of Marmaduke, two brothers, Cpl. Donald E. Hampton and Anchorage, Alaska and Sonny Hampton of Paragould, two nephews and three nieces. (July 1953) Submitted by Katy Cross.

LAFE BOY IS KILLED IN ACCIDENT IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Pfc. Burel E. Hampton, 22, died August 15 from injuries suffered when he fell from a guard tower in Vienna, Austria. The body of Pfc. Hampton arrived in Rector this morning, Thursday, and will lie in state at Irby Funeral Home until Sunday when it will be taken to the Eastep home, and thence to the Lafe Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at the church at 2 p.m., and interment will be in Providence Cemetery. Pfc. Hampton has lived with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Eastep of Lafe since his youth, and besides them, he is survived by one sister, Sylvia Hampton, Lafe, and one half-sister, Mrs. Rachel Huckaby of Marmaduke, Route 2. Hampton has been in the Army 17 months and overseas since last December. He took his basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas and Ord California. Pfc. Hampton will be given and American Legion Funeral. (Clay County Democrat, 1946) Submitted by Katy Cross.

J. H. HAMPTON DIES NEAR LAFE
J. Haywood Hampton, aged 80, died Friday, December 5, at his home near Lafe. The funeral services were held Monday at Providence Church. Bro. Robertson officiated. Interment was in Providence Cemetery with the Irby Service in charge. Mr. Hamilton (sic) is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Hampton, four daughters, Mrs. Versia Farmer, Mrs. Leola Farmer, Mrs. Estelle Shelton, and Mrs. E. Jones, six sons, A.L., I.O., O.N., Floyd, R.C., and Arnie Hampton, one step-son, James Bridges, two half-brothers, Dolph and Alvie Hampton, one sister, Mrs. Nora Gibbs, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (1952) Submitted by Katy Cross.

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. GLADYS HAMPTON
Mrs. Gladys Hampton, 54, of Route 2, Marmaduke, died at Community Hospital in Paragould Thursday morning, Dec. 11. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 at Mount Hebron Church, with interment at Pleasant Grove, with Irby service. Mrs. Hampton is survived by her husband, T. O. Hampton [should be I.O.]; three daughters, Charlene Showalterbough of Poplar Bluff; Mrs. Augusta Wilson of East St. Louis and Mrs. Iva Lee Cleveland of Marmaduke; two sons, Donald Hampton, of the Air Force, and Sonny, of the Army; one brother, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. (1958) Submitted by Katy Cross.

ROSEZETTA HAMPTON
Rosezetta Hampton, age 76, of Marmaduke, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. Mrs. Hampton was born March 3, 1917, in Cardwell, MO., to the late Thomas and Lizzie (Coleman) Silkwood. She had lived her life in the Marmaduke area, was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd ampton, in June 1984. Survivors include seven sons, J.W. Hampton, Charles Hampton, Kenneth Wayne Hampton and Mickey Hampton, all of Marmaduke, Roy Lee Hampton of West Memphis, Rickey Hampton of Delaplaine and Michael Hampton of Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Linda Paulette Russom of Paragould, Sharron Green and Shirley Mansfield of Rector, and Sandra Worley of Brandenburg, Ky., 31 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept 3, at the Marmaduke General Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Gould officiating. Interment was in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery near Marmaduke with Irby Funeral Home in charge of services. Active pallbearers were Rodney Hampton, Bobby Mansfield, Kenny Roberts, James Maxie, Sandra Worley and Alton Worley. Honorary pallbearers were William Shelton, Chris Krohn and Randy Krohn. (Clay County Democrat, Sept 1993) Submitted by Katy Cross.

S.V. HAMPTON DIED SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE SUNDAY
S. V. Hampton was born on January 20, 1875 in Williamson County, Illinois and passed away July 12, 1942 at his home in Rector. Mr. Hampton came to Rector forty years ago and served as rural mail carrier thirty years, retiring four years ago. He was married to Adella Hardin in 1908, to this union six children were born, three girls and three boys, three of whom preceded him in death. He was converted about a year ago and joined the First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Adella Hampton, two daughters, Pauline and Oneda Hampton of Rector, a son, Gaylon of the Navy, and brothers Earnest Hampton of Piggott, Jesse Hampton of Chautauqua, Kansas, and Johnny Hampton of Chicago, Ill., two sisters M. Phillips of Harrisburg, Ill. and Mrs. John Sanders of Marion, Ill. Funeral services were held today, July 14, 3:30 p.m. a the Baptist Church, conducted by H. A. Turner assisted by Rev. G. C. Taylor. Burial was in Woodland Heights cemetery in charge of Russell Mortuary. (D. In. July 1942) Submitted by Katy Cross.

SALLY ANN HAMPTON
Sally Ann Hampton, age 89, of Marmaduke died April 21 at the Home for the Golden Years in Paragould. She was born Sept. 25, 1896, in Trenton, Tenn., the daughter of William D. and Jenny Carlton White. Survivors include four stepsons, Roy Hampton of Paragould, Ernie Hampton of Piggott, Phinas Hampton of Flint, Mich., and Wayne Hampton of Redlands, Calif.; one step-daughter, Audrey Arnold of South Bend, Ind.; 11 step-grandchildren, 26 step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday afternoon, April 24, at Mitchell's Funeral Chapel in Rector with Wayne Gould and Chester Penney officiating. Burial was in Rock Springs Cemetery near Knob with Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector, Inc., in charge of arrangements. (1986) Submitted by Katy Cross.

INSANE MAN KILLS WIFE AND HIMSELF
One of the most horrible tragedies to occur in this part of the state in recent months was enacted early Wednesday morning two and a half miles west of Marmaduke, near New Home Church, when Will Hampton, forty, shot and killed his wife and then blew out his own brains. It was late in the day before the news of the killings reached Marmaduke, and night before the report reached Rector. An unusual silence about the Hampton's home led to an investigation by neighbors and discovered of Hampton's body, lying on the floor in the bedroom, and his wife's body, lying in bed. Best information said the Mr. Hampton used a shotgun in committing the double killing. The head of the woman was almost shot off and the man ended his own life by placing the gun close to his head and pulling the trigger of the weapon. One child, two years of age, and an infant of the couple, were in the room where the mutilated bodies were found by neighbors. One report said that the infant was found in bed near its dead parents with a piece of a skull in its hand. The other child, two years of age, also was not conscious of what happened. It was said that the woman's body was found partly on the bed and that the body of her husband was on the floor nearby. Neighbors who invaded the house following a suspicion that something was wrong report they found the couple's infant in bed with the body of his mother. The mother's head was almost severed from her shoulders and was blown to bits. It is evident, the coroner says, that she was shot at close range. The infant was covered with blood and was fondly caressing his mother's body. A two-year-old child, but not old enough to comprehend the tragedy, was playing around her father's body. She was covered with blood. The father's body was lying on the floor beside the bed and a shotgun was at his side. Hampton is survived by his father, Haywood Hampton of the same community, and five brothers. Mrs. Hampton was the daughter of Andrew Eastep of Lafe. After investigating the case, Coroner Dee McHaney declared that Hampton killed his wife as she lay in bed and then killed himself. He was demented, neighbors say, and domestic troubles are given as the cause of his insanity. (Clay County Democrat, 1927) Submitted by Katy Cross.

WOUND TO HEAD PROVES FATAL – Pollard Man Succumbs After Being Carried Home From Local Hospital
JESS KISNER, 45, of Pollard, Ark., who was discharged Sunday night from St. Bernard's hospital where he had been taking treatments for the past several days for an injury to the head died Monday at his home. Kisner was thought on the road to recovery when he left the Jonesboro hospital. Physicians at Pollard that a ruptured blood vessel in the wound caused his death. The wound was inflicted 2 weeks ago when he was struck over the head by a hoe in what officers described as a quarrel with his 16 year old son, Delmus over treatment of a horse. When Kisner was taken to the hospital he told parties he received his injuries in a fall from a cultivator while working in the field after he became over heated. The youth who had been released pending the outcome of Kisner’s injuries, was taken into custody Tuesday following his father’s death. Sheriff Jack Wallain said he would remain in custody of a deputy until after burial of the farmer Wednesday. Preliminary hearing is planned Wednesday. The hoe blade penetrated Kisner’s skull, he was believed recovering and was released Tuesday night from a Jonesboro hospital. Physicians said a ruptured blood vessel in the wound caused his death. Monette [AR] Weekly Sun, Wednesday, July 31, 1935. Submitted by Joyce Hambleton Whitten.

DEATH'S HARVEST
T. B. Lamb died at his home in Blue Cane township Monday night at 10 o'clock and was buried at Copeland graveyard Tuesday, under the auspices of the Masonic order of which he was an honored member. The services were conducted at Macedonia, by Rev. C.W. Kavanaugh, pastor of the Methodist Protestant church of which Mr. Lamb was a faithful member. (Feb. 27 1911) Thomas Lamb was a veteran of the Civil War and served in the Southern Confederacy. He moved to Blue Cane in 1892, and lived there until his death, which occurred in 1911. He was a well informed Mason and helped to organize Macedonia Lodge, at Leonard. Mrs. Lamb has passed on since her husband's death. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lamb have four surviving children namely: John and Rufus Lamb and Mesdames Della Hickman and Ellen Beeda. (an addition some time later; they were reprinted together). Submitted by Katy Cross.

SNODIE M. LAX
Snodie Martha Lax, 95, of Route 1, Lafe, died Sunday, June 5, 1994, at the Paragould Nursing Center. Mrs. Lax was born Jan. 1, 1899, at Lafe, the daughter of Andrew Jackson Eastep and Ella Mae Moore. She was a life-long Lafe community resident, a homemaker and a charter member of the Ramer's Chapel Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, Carroll Gould of Paragould, Andrew Morgan of St. Louis and Hershel Lax of Lafe; one daughter, Ella Coren Groning of South Bend, Ind.; and 20 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lax was preceded in death by one grandson and one great-grandchild. The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday (today) at the Ramer's Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Gould officiating. Burial was in the Ramer's Chapel Cemetery. (Clay County Democrat, June 8, 1994) Submitted by Katy Cross.

W. R. McCracken Twice Mayor of City ( Charleston , MO ) is Dead
W. R. McCracken, age 71 years, five months and four days, died Friday, 7:15 p.m. (07 May 1948), while attending a wrestling match at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis . While he had been under the care of a physician the past three years for a heart aliment, yet his sudden death came as a shock to his family and friends. The remains were returned here Saturday morning to Nunnelee Funeral Chapel and were removed to the home, 510 South Main, late that afternoon where the body laid in state until Monday, 2:30 p.m., when funeral services were held at the Methodist church with the pastor, J.C. Montgomery officiating. Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery with the members of the Lions Club of which the deceased was a member, serving as honorary pallbearers. Willis Ransom McCracken was born December 3, 1876 in Leamington , Ontario , Canada , and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCracken. When he was fourteen years of age he moved with his family to Arkansas (Success) where he spent thirty-two years of life. Some twenty-five years ago he moved to this city from Corning , Ark. He engaged in the cotton and oil business and became widely known as a prominent and successful business man of this city. He served two consecutive terms as Mayor of this city, retiring from office when his time expired in April, 1947. He was a Methodist and a friend to man, interested in all civic affairs and donated freely to charity. A kind and considerate husband and father and greatly beloved by this family and friends. He was a great fan for wrestling matches and on Friday had gone to St. Louis to attend the matches. Mrs. McCracken and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Frazier were with him at the time of his death. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Ann McCracken; three daughters, Mrs. W.E. Frazier and Mrs. Carl Layton of this city, and Mrs. W. Pelant of Santa Monica, Calif; eight grandchildren and four great, grandchildren; one brother Ray McCracken of Chicago, Ill., and a number of nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers were: W. E. Frazier, Jr., Robert Frazier, Richard Frazier, Joe Willis Layton, Milford Mehler and Willis Downs. Honorary pallbearers were: Joe Harvey, Hardy Pottinger, Henry Brasher, J.C. McDowell, O.T. Dalton, Sr., Horace Ficklin, Robert Davis and Robert Farmer. Submitted by Mark Frazier.

ALMA LEAH MOBLEY
Alma Leah Mobley, age 88, of Rector, died Thursday, Sept. 17, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould. She was born June 26, 1904, in Rector to the late Albert Luke Mobley and Ida Brannon. She was a public school teacher and attended the First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Mobley, in 1955. Survivors include three nephews, Albert Mobley and Pat Mobley, both of St. Louis, MO., and Mike Mobley of Houston, Texas, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Roy Mobley of St. Louis. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Irby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gerald Fincher officiating. Burial was at Liberty Hill Cemetery with Irby Funeral Home in charge of services. Pallbearers were Dale Roberts, Bill Roberts, Leland Blackshare, Butch Reddick, Hulon Reddick, and Jack McCord. (Clay County Democrat, Sep. 23, 1992) Submitted by Katy Cross.

ALMA MAE MOBLEY
Alma Mae Bookout Mobley, age 75, of Rector died Thursday, July 19, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Survivors include her husband, Cullen Mobley; two sons, Danny Mobley of Dallas, Texas, and Roger Mobley of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughters, Kay Thurman of St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Lora Holifield and Ruth Blackshare of Rector and Irma Thomason of Little Rock, and three brothers, Bill, Cecil, and J.W. Bookout, all of Rector.Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Rector with Rev. Guy Whitney officiating. Interment was in Woodland Heights Cemetery. (Clay County Democrat, July 1984) Submitted by Katy Cross.

BOYD MOBLEY DEAD
Mr. C.B. Mobley (better known to his friends as Boyd Mobley) died at his home a few miles northwest of Rector, on Monday, February 8th, after a long illness. Mr. Mobley was more than seventy-four years of age, and had lived near Rector for many years. He was born August 12, 1851, was married to Ella Knight, on March 13, 1879. To this union four children were born--two of whom preceded him to the grave; two children, Peyton Mobley, and Mrs. Cee Hubble, survive him. Mr. Mobley obeyed the gospel on October 3, 1896, and he lived faithful to the church. He was a devoted father and husband and was respected by the many friends who knew him during the many years he lived in this county. Besides his wife he leaves two children, seven grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his death. Funeral services were conducted at the local church of Christ at two-thirty o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Evangelist J.W. Dollison preaching the funeral sermon. Evangelist J.B. Griffith, a Christian minister of England, this state, led in prayer. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended the funeral. Interment was at Woodland Heights. (Clay County Democrat, February 1926) Submitted by Katy Cross.

CULLEN MOBLEY
Cullen Mobley, age 79, of Rector died Wednesday, Dec. 24, at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Survivors include two sons, Danny Mobley of McKinney, Texas, and Roger Mobley of Tulsa Okla.; a daughter, Kay Thurman of St. Louis; three brothers, Loyd Mobley of Columbiaville, Mich., Bill Mobley of Rector and Donald Mobley of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bookout of Kennett and Mrs. Reece Morris of St. Louis, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Rector with Rev. Guy Whitney officiating. Interment was in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector in charge of services. Pallbearers were his nephews. (Clay County Democrat, December 1986) Submitted by Katy Cross.

C. H. MOBLEY DIES AT HOME HERE
Cullen Harris Mobley, aged 77 years, died at his home on Rector, Route 1, at 10:20 Saturday morning. Mr. Mobley was a native of this vicinity and had lived all his life here. He was a well-known farmer. On January 8th this year, Mr. and Mrs. Mobley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with all the children home for the occasion. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Martin Mobley, eight children, Mrs. W.P. Morris, Mrs. G.C. Smith and Cullen Mobley of St. Louis, Mrs. Paul Bookout of Caruthersville, Mo., Lloyd Mobley of Newport, Ark., Tom Mobley of Piggott and Billy Mobley of Rector, 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home, which was the home of Mr. Mobley's mother. The Rev. E. Marlar officiated. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Irby Service in charge. Pallbearers were his grandsons, James Morris, Bobby Mobley, Danny Mobley, Roger Mobley, Jerry Bookout, and Greshem Smith. Flower girls were granddaughters, Mrs. Martha Jean Trantham, Mrs. Betty Ruth Johnson, Carolyn Bookout, Linda Sue Mobley, and Kay Ann Mobley. (Clay County Democrat, May 1951) Submitted by Katy Cross.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CULLEN H. MOBLEY (printed on paper that looks like an open book) on left side: BEARERS Gresham Smith, James Morris, Jerry Bookout, Bobby Mobley, Roger Mobley, Danny Mobley.
CROSSING THE BAR
Sunset and evening star;
And one clear call for me!
And may there be
no moaning of the Bar
When I put out to sea.
For tho' from out our bourne
of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot--
face to face,
When I have crost the bar.
---Tennyson

right side: CULLEN H. MOBLEY, Dec. 4, 1874, June 2, 1951, Funeral Service At the Home, June 4, 1951, 2:00 P.M. Conducted by Rev. E. Marlar, Interment Woodland Heights Cemetery. Submitted by Katy Cross.

EIDRESS MOBLEY
Eidress Mobley, age 75, of Piggott, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Piggott Community Hospital. Mrs. Mobley, the daughter of Bob and Emma Grogan Morgan, was born Sept. 3, 1915, in Rector. She was married Sept. 16, 1934, to Dalton Mobley. She was a member of Hitts Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, her father, and two sisters. Survivors include her husband, Dalton Mobley of Piggott; seven children, Betty Haley of Piggott, Larry Mobley of Batesville, Weldon Mobley of Rector, Jim Mobley of Blue Springs, Mo., Judy Neeley of Forrest City, Carla French of Piggott, and Janette Duncan of Rector; her mother, Emma Morgan of Piggott, 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernadine Adams of Rector, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in Hoggard and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lavone Smart officiating. Interment was in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were grandsons, Kurt Neeley, Jeffrey Neeley, Terral Neeley, Nicholas Duncan, Brent Haley, Brian Haley, Chip Remrey, Jim Mobley, Jason Mobley, Jake Forrest, Jason Burkman, and Mike Haley. (Clay County Democrat, Feb. 13, 1991) Submitted by Katy Cross.

RECTOR NATIVE DIES IN CALIFORNIA
James A. Mobley, age 70, of Los Angeles, Calif., a native of Rector, died Saturday, Jan. 7, in Los Angeles. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mobley. He grew up in Rector, but left during the Great Depression to find employment with the Union Pacific Railroad, a position he held until retirement. Survivors include three sisters, Candace Tipton of Knoxville, Tenn, Mildred Wood of Panama City, Fla., and Marjorie Wrenn of Houston, Texas, and a brother, Clint Mobley of Los Angeles. His wife, the former Faye Allison, preceded him in death in 1975. (Clay County Democrat, date unknown, probably late 1970s, early 1980s). Submitted by Katy Cross.

DONALD JIMMY MOBLEY DIED LAST TUESDAY
Donald Jimmy Mobley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mobley died Tuesday at the age of two years, five months and twenty-five days. He is survived by his parents, one brother Gerald. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Mobley and Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Holifield. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Pat Hayden at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery in charge of Mitchell Funeral Home. In little Jimmy's short stay here among us his life became such a part of us that we look forward to the time in our lives when we too can say, There is light in future sunset, What brightens our saddend chest, And a hope that is anchored in Heaven, As he sleeps in peaceful rest. (Clay County Democrat, Aug. 1938) Submitted by Katy Cross.

DEATH TAKES POLK MOBLEY AT LITTLE ROCK HOME
Polk Mobley, aged 79, former County Clerk and Sheriff and Collector of Clay County, and a brother to A.L. and C.H. Mobley, both of Rector, died last Friday at his home in Little Rock. He was County Clerk of this county for four years and Sheriff and Collector for the same number of years. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Mobley was employed by the Highway Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Blackwood Mobley, one son, John E. Mobley of North Little Rock, a daughter, Mrs. W.A. Dudek, Little Rock, and his two brothers, A.L. and C.H. Mobley, both of Rector. Funeral arrangements were to have been arranged and announced by Healey and Roth of Little Rock. (Clay County Democrat, August 1950) October 24, 1935. Submitted by Katy Cross.

Mrs. Mary V. Mobley, born Elkton, Tennessee, May 26, 1845, died at her home in Rector, Arkansas, May 21, 1930. Funeral at Home May 22nd at 2:30 p.m., conducted by REV. H. O. BOLIN, assisted by Revs. N.B. Blackman, C. H. Franks. Interment at Woodland Heights Cemetery. Submitted by Katy Cross.

W.E. Moore Passed Away Last Monday
Had been a resident of this city for the past forty years.
W.E. Moore died at his home here Monday night of a heart attack. He was born in Dyersburg Tennessee moving to Rector 40 years ago. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving him are his wife, son Ghuyraine of Pontiac Michigan, four daughters Mrs. Ora Wells of Pontiac Michigan Mrs. Ruby Priest, Mrs. Ithybell Miller and Miss Janice Moore all of Rector. Funeral services were held We dnesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the First Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. G. C. Taylor. Burial was in Woodland Heights Cemetery in charge of the Fluty Funeral Home. Pall bearers at the services were, Active, J.C. Johnson , Buck Johnson, Roy Manley, Wade Manley, Edgar Moore, and Ira Moore. Honorary , G. G. Glaub, John Glaub, Almond Arnold, Tee Hardin, W. C. Frets, and Bruce McCord. Flower girls were Lucretia Henry, Merlie Smart, Claudie Holifield, Margaret Holt, Aline Hargraves and Carolyn McBridge. Taken from the Rector Times, May 1937. Submitted by Joe F. Moore Jr..

G. W. NASH was born in Tennessee July 30, 1877 being 74 years, 7 months and 17 days of age.
He leaves to mourn his passing four children, Mrs. OPAL HOGGARD of Piggott; KING and GRAIG NASH of Madera, Calif. and Mrs. SUE WATKINS of Merced, Calif.; 22 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; also a host of other relatives and friends. He was united in Church at an early age. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. GEORGE B. ANTHONY assisted by Rev. GEORGE WARD, Thursday, march 20, 1952 at the Hitt Chapel Church. Burial was in the Piggott cemetery with Russell Mortuary in charge of arrangements. *Found in the Piggott Library in 2001. Newspaper unknown. Handwritten on the obituary was 4/4/1952. Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

JESS NEAL was born May 27, 1873 and departed this life March 11, 1951, at the age of 77. He was born in Indiana and came to Clay County, Arkansas in 1903. He was united in marriage to Miss MINNIE EDWARDS in 1898 and to this union two children were born. He leaves to mourn his going his wife, and two children: Mrs. GILDA CHEANEY of St. Louis, Mo., and ROSE DAVIS of Piggott, one foster daughter, FLOY JOHNSON of Piggott and 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. He was converted in 1927 and united with Harmony Church and lived a devoted life until the end. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. T. HEATHCOTT assisted by Rev. S. R. PILLOW, Tuesday, March 13, 1951 at the Harmony Church. Burial was in the Williams Cemetery with Russell Mortuary in charge of arrangements. *Found in the Piggott Library in 2001. Newspaper unknown. Handwritten on the obituary was 3/23/1951. Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

Former Piggott Citizen Died in Memphis Friday
FRANK NEELEY, a citizen of Piggott 20 years ago, died at his home in Memphis on Friday of last week. He was a brother of R. L. NEELEY who lives two miles south of Piggott. The deceased was born at Cape Girardeau, Mo., Jan. 28, 1877 and came to Clay County in 1980 with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. C. T. NEELEY. In Memphis, he was employed by the Three-States Lumber Co., as business manager.
Funeral services and burial took place at Memphis on Sunday, the Rev. TATE conducting the services.
*Found in the Piggott Library in 2001. Newspaper and date of appearance unknown. Submitted by Sandy Mattox.

CHARLES NELSON, age 64, of Batesville, Ark., died last Wednesday, in a Little Rock Hospital. Mr. NELSON was born at Otwell, Ind., but lived most of his life in Pollard, Ark. He retired a couple of years ago, being a rural mall carrier out of that post office for 38 years. He was a graduate of Brown Business College in St. Louis, a member of the Retired Rural Letter Carriers Associatio