NANCY J. CORK PARK
Nancy J. Park; whose maiden name was Cork, was born in Tuscaloosa Co.,
Ala., Nov. 15, 1837; was married to John T. Robinson Jan. 10, 1860; moved
to Bradley Co., Ark., in 1866, and to Scott Co., in 1869, where her first
husband died, leaving her a widow with two little girls. She was married
Jan. 6, 1877 to Samuel Park, who was a widower with two small girls. They
lived happily together, she making a good and kind step-mother for his
children. Her daughters have been grown and married several years and the
youngest one died a year or two ago and preceded her mother to the better
world. Sister Park died at the home of the writer in the town of Waldron,
Scott Co., Ark., April 26, 1892. The writer has known her from the time
she came to Scott Co., in 1869, until she bade adieu to this world with
all its sorrows and afflictions. She possessed all those noble traits
of character which so highly adorn a woman. When the end came she was
ready and willing to go. Her husband and the writer talked with her often
upon the subject of death. She was rational and spoke freely, and said
it was the will of the Lord for her to die she was ready. She leaves
two daughters of her own, two affectionate step-daughters and a beloved
husband to mourn their loss. Children, be sure to follow her example and
meet her in heaven. Thanks be to God, there is a heaven, where the wicked
cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. Our people still die well.
May 19, 1892 page 7 col 1 The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
LEXIE McLEOD
Mrs. Lexie McLeod, of Bradley county, Ark., but born in Alabama passed
at the age of 58 to her heavenly rest, March 24, 1903. She had been
afflicted fourteen years with pulmonary heart trouble and was well nigh
an invalid. She was the only surviving child of one of the sainted,
Elias King, well known to the Christian element of this section. Her
mother, Mrs. Mary King, survives - - a woman whose loyalty should be
remembered by Methodist pastors for the last sixty years. Truly the
subject of this sketch was born well. Sister McLeod, a Christian since
age of 15, was patient and cheerful in the years of her sickness. The
promise of her Lord brightened the days of her pain and seclusion. The
gospel she lived was one of life. Alongside the shadows in her journey
was the Lord's sunlight, and the light affliction she perhaps forgot
for the "far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory," which the
affliction worked out. Unable to go to church, she the especially
enjoyed the services held by the visiting ministers. No ministering
Christian would breathe the devout atmosphere of her home without
receiving more benefit than he could give. Her home as others
hereabouts that could be mentioned, speak in silence though with
the force of a score of tongues that the religion of Jesus Christ
there professed is no sham article. How unanswerable is this evidence
for the Lord. He lives in His people and perhaps next, like the place
called heaven, is in the home he has transformed and regulates. Of
Mrs. McLeod's three children, one passed on ahead of her last April.
Her two others survive. Married in 1868, her husband, esteemed in
his neighborhood as a citizen and Christian, died ten years ago. May
her loved ones faithfully live to a meeting in the better world.
June 17, 1903 page 15 col 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
ELIZABETH BAXTON
Elizabeth Baxton (nee McClane) was born in Bradley county, now Cleveland, April 17, 1866, and
was converted and joined the M. E. Church, South in August, 1881; married William Baxton
November 25, 1884 with whom she lived till October 23, 1885, when the Lord called her from earth
to heaven. She parted from relatives and friends in perfect submission calling several of them
to the side of her dying bed, telling them she had nothing to fear - - it was alright with her.
Her life was calm and smooth; all speak well of the kind, mild and sweet-spirited Lizzie. She
has exchanged a world of sadness, sorrow, trial and disappointment for one of cheerfulness, joy,
and unchanging reality. Leaving an infant of two weeks old and an unconverted husband to mourn
their loss. May the husband receive it as chastening from the Lord.
December 5, 1885 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
TENNIE PARNELL
Death has again invaded a quiet happy home and left the dark shadow of
gloom, blotting out the joy and sweetness from the home of Brother B. A.
Parnell, of Orlando, Ark. Brother Parnell has this year buried his mother,
father and a cousin, and now he is bereft of his wife, Mrs. Tennie C.,
born February 16, 1868, died November 18, 1904. And truly she was a wife
in every sense of the word. She was ever devoted, gentle and loving. Only
a little over a year ago she buried her mother, Mrs. Thompson, who died
at her house, after a long time of suffering with the dreaded consumption.
I never witnessed more patient devotion than was shown by her and Brother
Parnell to her mother. Sister Parnell was never well after her mothers death.
She joined the M. E. Church, South, at the age of eighteen years, and as to
her consistent life, all of her pastors are ready to testify. She loved her
church and her preacher. At the time of my last visit, when she could not
speak above a whisper, she gave orders to the cook to prepare for my comfort
as her preacher. Truly, Wheeler Springs has lost a faithful member, society
a good example and Brother Parnell a loving wife, who for fourteen years and
eleven months stood by him in beautifying their home. She leaves only one
child, little Earl. May heaven bless. Her last and parting words were an
exhortation for all to live in the service of God. Oh, may the Lord lead us
safely through the shadows into the kingdom of light, where sorrows cannot
come. She sweetly sleeps.
January 4, 1905 page 15 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
NANNIE C. PARROTT
Mrs. Nannie C. Parrott, consort of W. D. Parrott, was born in Louisiana
in 1847; moved to Arkansas in 1868; was united in marriage to W. D. Parrott,
Jan. 27, 1881, and died Jan. 11, 1885. She professed religion in early life,
and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1869. It was my
privilege during my pastorate on the New Edinburg circuit to visit her
frequently at her home, where I always met with a warm Christian welcome
from her and her husband. Although she was much of the time in feeble health,
I always found her cheerful and ready to minister to the necessities of
friends. She was an earnest Christian woman, loving the Church and its
institutions. The Church, the Sunday-school, as well as a large circle of
friends and relatives, will miss her; but most of all her stricken husband,
over whose life this great sorrow has cast its shadow and her step-son to
whom she was indeed a mother. May they be so exorcised by this chastening
that it may "yield them the peaceable fruit of righteousness."
March 7, 1885 page 7 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Shady Grove #2 Cleveland Co.)
CATTY TEMPLE
Sister Catty Temple, daughter of James and Amanda Waites, was born Aug. 16th, 1856,
and died near Johnsville, Bradley county, Ark., Feb. 28, 1885. She professed religion and
joined the M. E. Church, South, in 1872; was married to Thomas F. Temple Jan. 22, 1874.
She was an humble, earnest, consistent Christian lady. At her home the itinerant always
found a welcome, and in her a kind sympathizing friend. She had the happy faculty of making
her friends feel at home. She was a devoted wife and affectionate mother. Her last illness
was of short duration. She often spoke of her prospects of heaven - - not a cloud to obstruct
her spiritual vision. Her last words were to her many relatives and friends, "Meet me on
the shining shore." Then she kissed her little children good-by. To her husband she said:
"Do the best you can. Take good care of my children, and bring them to heaven with you."
Said, "When I am gone, I will be with bright angels." She has now gone to her Fathers home
in heaven. A beautiful life has culminated in a beautiful death.
April 18, 1885 page 7 col 1 & 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
CYNTHIA ERWIN
Cynthia Erwin was born September, 1858 and died May, 1916 at her home near Banks, after
having suffered afflictions, many for about three years. For about 30 years she was a
humble follower of the Lord, not hesitating to rebuke sin where ever found. Her Christian
experience from early womanhood reached the shouting point. Truly one of the Lord's has
fallen. A husband and eight children--three having preceded her--are left to mourn her
going away. Her only regret was the sadness it would cause her loved ones. "Blessed are
those who die in the Lord from henceforth - - that they may rest from their labors."
June 8, 1916 page 15 col 2 & 3 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Williams Cem. Bradley Co.)
CARRIE LAW PHILLIPS
Carrie Law Phillips, the baby daughter of Brother and Sister D. M. Phillips,
formerly of Wesson, now living in Hermitage, departed this life Jan. 13, 1918.
Carrie Law was a beautiful bright, sweet babe, the only daughter of the home.
Brother and Sister Phillips were devoted to little Carrie Law, and every one
that knew this promising baby loved her. Indeed, she was above average for a
child her age. I believe it was the saddest funeral I ever conducted. It seemed
like the mother would break down in spite of all human sympathy. The father
seemed like he could not bear it, but composing himself and using all of his
powers and calling on God for help, he was able to go through all this trial
and not break down. After the funeral, which was conducted late Sunday evening,
many friends stayed with the bereaved family overnight, and on Monday we boarded
the train for Strong, where we placed the little casket in the cold earth to
await the morning of the resurrection. The father and mother and one brother
mourn their loss.
March 21, 1918 page 15 col 2 & 3 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
FINIS POTTER
Finis Potter was one of the most conscientious, devoted Christians
I have ever known. Born and reared in Howard county, he gave his
life largely to Arkansas. He was only 48 when he died. His marriage
to Lucy Richardson was a most happy one. To them were born three
sweet children. The wife and children are left. He finished the
high school and graduated from the Peabody Normal. He after that
gave his life almost entirely to school work and the church. No
ordinary thing could keep him from filling his place in the church
and Sunday school nor from paying a tithe of his income. He belonged
to an old religious family and his home was an ideal one. He was
buried at Warren, where his last home was and where his family now
resides.
April 14, 1921 page 16 col 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Oakland Cem. Warren, AR)
LUCY RICHARDSON POTTER
Lucy L. Richardson was born near Camden, Ark., March 6, 1883. She was
married to Finis Potter of Nashville, Ark., September 12, 1904. Five
children were born to this union, two dying in infancy. The three remaining
to mourn her loss are three daughters. Frances, the oldest daughter, is
now in Arkansas University. Sister Potter has been a member of the Methodist
church since childhood. She was certainly a devout Christian, and she tried
earnestly to bring her children up in the same way. Attending her death bed,
I never saw such faith manifest as hers, as she was dying she looked up into
my face and whispered, "Going to be with Jesus." This good woman died in
the faith.
July 5, 1923 page 11 col 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Oakland Cem. Warren, Ark.)
