Biographical And Historical Memoirs of Pulaski, Jefferson, Lonoke, Faulkner, Grant, Saline, Perry, Garland And Hot Spring Counties, Arkansas
Calico Rock Progress - Apr 27, 1928
Mrs. Ford Passes Away at Oxford After Brief Illness
Mrs. Zela Ford, aged 40, wife of W. M. Ford, prominent business man and farmer of Oxford, died at her home at that place Thursday morning at about eleven o'clock. Her illness was of only a few days duration and though the seriousness of her condition was realized from the start every possible effect was made to prolong her life and affect a recovery.
Funeral services are to be held (Friday) afternoon at Spring Creek Church, funeral services to be conducted by Rev D. R. Robertson of Mt. Olive, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of this place, burial to take place in Spring Creek Cemetery.
Besides her husband and an infant daughter of a few days of age, deceased is survived by her daughter Miss Lela Bell; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Matthews of Calico Rock; two sisters, Misses Ruth and Fern Matthews of Calico Rock; three brothers, Seth Matthews of Cotter, Dr. A. D. Matthews of Calico Rock, and Cadmus Matthews of Bristow, Okla.
The news of the death of this good woman came as a shock to everyone as she was highly esteemed and beloved as her kindly nature endeared her to numerous friends and associates during her several years residence here, as it did during her residence at Oxford. The deepest sympathy of all goes out to the family in these dark hours of bereavement.
Calico Rock Progress - May 4, 1928
Funeral Held Friday
The funeral of Mrs. Zela Ford, wife of W. M. Ford of Oxford, whose death occurred April 26, was held at Spring Creek Church Friday afternoon, funeral services being conducted by Rev D. R. Robertson, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church here., who paid a beautiful tribute to the life and character of this good woman, whose unexpected passing away was the source of countless expressions of sorrow and sympathy. A large congregation of friends attended the services at the church, as well as at the graveside in Spring Creek Cemetery, where interment took place.
Mrs. Ford was 40 years of age, being the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Matthews of this place. She was born in Baxter County where she resided with her parents at the old family home place. About twenty years ago she was marriage to Andrew Bell, whose death occurred only a few years afterwards. To this union was born two children, a daughter, who survives, and a son deceased. After a few years residence in Kansas she returned here, where she resided until her marriage about two years ago to Mr. W. M. Ford of Oxford, residing there until death.
Deceased was a devout Christian being a member of the M. E. Church, South. She won the love and respect of every one for those noble traits of womanhood that firmly entrenched her in the highest estimation of those who were privileged to know her and enjoy her association. As a mother, wife, neighbor and friend, she was all these words imply. Besides her husband and parents, deceased is survived by an infant daughter, another daughter, Miss Lela Bell; two sisters, Misses Ruth and Fern Matthews and three brothers, Seth Matthews of Cotter, Dr. A. D. Matthews of Calico Rock and O. C. Matthews of Bristow, Okla.
Mar 19, 1964
Walter Lucy Retired Farmer
Walter Lucy, aged 73, retired farmer died Sunday at his home in Norfork. Funeral services were held in the Pleasant Valley Community building Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev Bernard Ford of Norfork officiating. Interment was in the Staggs Cemetery, with Roller Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Lucy a lifetime resident of this area was born February 3, 1888 at Calico Rock, the son of the late Ben Lucy and Sarah Jane Matthews Lucy. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Novella Lucy of the Home; two brothers, Bob Lucy of Old Joe and mart Lucy of Calico Rock, a sister, Mrs. Ella Mars of Okmulgee, Okla. and several nieces and nephews.
The BAXTER BULLETIN, Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, June 7, 1929.
MRS. J. L. PARKS
Mrs. J. L. Parks (Victoria L. Williams Parks), wife of J. L. Parks, a prominent farmer and stockman of near Gamaliel, died at the family residence
a few days ago after an illness lasting over a period of several months. Mrs. Parks was 66 years of age. She is survived by her husband and seven children.
Interment was in the Bean cemetery near Gamaliel, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Thompson, pastor of the Christian Church at Bakersfield, MO. Mrs. Parks was a member of the Christian church, a splendid Christian woman and a devoted wife and mother. She will be sadly missed by her family and neighbors in the community.
July 20, 1972, "Baxter Bulletin" Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas
Mrs. Robinson died at Yellville
Mrs. Sadie K. Robinson, 84, of Cotter, died last Thursday at the Marion County Hospital at Yellville. A former Kansan, she had lived in Baxter County since 1951.
Mrs. Robinson was born July 29, 1887, at Oskaloosa, Kans., the daughter of George Walker Corn and the former Nancy Jane Hopewell.
She is survived by a son, Don Waggoner of Cotter, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was conducted Monday at the Rumsey Chapel, Lawrence, Kans., and interment was in the Lawrence Cemetery. The McClure Service was in charge of local arrangements.
Baxter Bulletin Feb 4, 1985
William Eatman Hopper, 76, lifetime resident of Baxter County, died Thursday at Baxter County Regional Hospital. A resident of Gassville, he worked as a salesman for the Harrison Grocery Company for 50 years before retiring in 1978. He was Protestant.
Born Feb 11, 1908 at Buford, he was the son of Sarah Jane Smothers Hopper and James Hopper. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three sisters and one grandson.
He and the former Essie Thomas were marriage on Mar 15, 1929 at Cotter. Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Bill Hopper of Russell, Kan., Bobby Hopper of Springdale and Buddy Hopper of Dorrance, Kan.; one daughter Beverly Morton of Mountain Home; four sisters, Donna Jones and Lula Hayes, both of Peoria, Ill., Blanch McCarthy of Fairfield, Ill and Marie Sinor of Mountain Home; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday afternoon at Roller Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Bob Kiser officiating.
Interment took place at the Gassville Cemetery with David Milburn, Ken Milburn, Jackie Mathis, John Vines, Ronnie Thomas, Van Thomas, Jr., Audie Perry and Dr. Robert Kerr serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Baker, Dr. Max Cheney, Joe Dillard, Sam Powell, Howard Baker and Bob Fielding.
Baxter Bulletin
Jul 19, 1973
Mrs. Smothers, Marion County native
Mrs. Rebecca Rea Smothers, 91 of Jenks, Okla., a native of Marion County, died at her home July 1. She was born Sep 17, 1881 and lived in Marion County until 1933, when she and her family moved to Oklahoma. Her husband, George Smothers, preceded her in death in Feb 1958.
Funeral services were held Jul 5 at the First Assembly of God Church at Jenks with Rev. Roland Coy officiating. Interment was in Bixby Cemetery, Bixby, Okla., under the direction of Whisenhunt Funeral Home of Tulsa, Okla. Survivors include five sons, Melvin Smothers, Ralph Smothers and Leo Smothers, all of Tulsa, Eugene Smothers of Paramount, Calif., and Hugh Smothers of Saudi Arabia; seven daughters, Mrs. Edith Williams and Mrs. Thelma Gibson both of Flippin, Mrs. Lucy Cross, Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Mrs. Janie Moss all of Jenks, Mrs. Merle Doshier of Sapulpa, Okla., and Mrs. Bethel Jefferson of Brownville, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Florence Essary of Seminole, Okla., 28 grandchildren,; 54 great grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
"Baxter Bulletin" Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas
William Creston Talburt, 47, of Creighton, Mo., a native of the Cumi community, died June 17 at a Harrisonville, Mo., hospital. A mechanic, he lived in Kansas City for two years before moving to Creighton 17 years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Esther Pearl Talburt at home; two sons, Ronald Talburt of Roeland Park, Mo., and Larry Talburt at home; a daughter, Mrs. Connie Pulliam of Garden City, Mo.; three bothers, Noble Talburt of Mountain Home, Woodrow Talburt of Henderson and Ernest Talburt of Batesville; five sisters, Mrs. Nora Nelson of Flippin, Mrs. Ora Shrable of Bakersfield, Mo.; Mrs. Laura Foster of Mountain View, Mrs. Dorothy Black of Dallas, and Mrs. Vera Evans of Creighton.
Services were conducted Tuesday of last week in Garden City, Mo., and interment...
Baxter Bulletin Friday Feb 8, 1985
Funeral services for Granville E. Wood, 91, of Jordan, were held Saturday, Feb 2 at the Howard Funeral Home in Calico Rock with Claude Beavers officiating. Interment was in the Lone Rock Cemetery in Norfork. Mr. Wood died Jan 30 at the Calico Rock Nursing Home. He was a veteran of World War I and was a Protestant. Born June 2, 1893 in Stone County, he was the son of William and Bell Wood.
He was a lifetime resident of Baxter and Izard Counties. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sons; Jimmie, Glen and Guy Wood; one brother, L. Z. Wood; two step-brothers, Henry and Riley Caststeel. Survivors include his wife, Clara, of the Calico Rock Nursing Home; two sons; Jack Wood of Big Flat and William Wood of Indianapolis, Ind.; one daughter, Betty Cook of Normal, Ill., one half sister, Nellie Perry of Mountain Home; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
