MARTHA MOSS SMITH
Martha Moss Smith (nee Hicks) was born in Elbert county, Georgia,
June 1835; professed religion in early life; moved with her first husband
to Arkansas in 1870 and joined the M. E. Church, South, in 1871. Her
first husband died in 1892, leaving two sons and two daughters. She
was married to Elijah Smith in 1894, who still survives, together to mourn
her loss. She lived a faithful Christian life and died triumphantly near
Warren, Bradley county, Ark., April 11, 1900.
June 20, 1900 page 13 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Adams Cem. Bradley Co.)
JOHN CALVIN DAVIS
John Calvin Davis was born December 13, 1829; died March 7, 1902. Professed faith in Christ
and joined the Presbyterian Church in Tennessee when young; moved to Arkansas and joined the
M.E. Church, South, in which he lived an active member for about twenty years. He died a
triumphant death and is gone to renew the happy union with his companion which had been broken
for so short a period. Brother and Sister Davis leave two sons and three daughters to mourn
their loss, together with a host of grandchildren.
May 7, 1902 page 15 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
THOMAS J. DOGGETT
Thomas J. Doggett was born in Chocata (sic) (Choctaw) County, Alabama, May 10, 1836. He died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. R. Cassell, near Chidester, Ark., July 24, 1919. He moved
from Alabama to Warren, Ark., October 1865. He moved to Ouachita County, Ark., February 14, 1891,
where he lived until his death. He was married March 22, 1866, to Frances Elizabeth Adams. To
this union were born two sons and two daughters, Alford, Ophelia, Sallie, and Thomas, his two
sons died in young manhood; one daughter, Mrs. W. R. Cassell, lives near Chidester, Ark., the
other Mrs. C. H. Bartlett, lives near Lester, Ark. Brother Doggett was converted and joined the
Baptist Church in 1857, at Black Creek Church in Alabama. He joined the Confederate Army in
1862 and fought until; the close of the war. One time during the war he was reported dead, and
memorial services were held by his church for him. He was wounded once during the struggle.
In 1874 he joined the M. E. Church, South at Good Hope, near Warren, Ark. In 1893 he moved his
membership to Missouri church in Ouachita County where he lived a consistent member until his
death. He had three brothers, James, George and William, two of these were in the war with him.
James was killed by his side in battle. George lives at Warren, Ark., William at Meridian, Miss.
Brother Doggett was a very devout Christian; he loved and trusted in Christ, his Savior. He
loved his church and was always ready to make any sacrifice he could offer for the advancement
of God's kingdom. He had been a cripple for several years; moved about with crutches, yet he
always seemed to be happy; his prayers and his smiling face at church were always so helpful
to his pastor. He did love so much to be in a protracted meeting. Brethren and friends, we will
miss him so much in our protracted meeting at Missouri this year, but he has gone to that meeting
on high that will never end. He leaves a wife and two daughters, two sisters, two brothers,
twenty-two grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Keep close to his and your Christ.
The funeral services were held by the writer in the dear old Missouri Church and his body laid
rest in the cemetery near by on July 25, 1919.
August 21, 1919 page 15 col 1 & 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
JAMES K. DOUGLAS
James K. Douglas was born in Mississippi, September 5, 1839. Professed religion and joined the
M.E. Church, South in 1861. Moved to Arkansas in the fall of 1846. Was married to Miss Abigail
A. Erwin, March 2, 1862. To this union were born eight children, four boys and four girls, all
of whom are living except one son, who died some years ago. Brother Douglas departed this life
Jan. 11, 1901. Thus ends the earthly pilgrimage of an affectionate husband, a loving father, a
good citizen and neighbor, a devoted Christian and a faithful member of the church. Those who
knew him best loved him most and speak of him as being the best man in the community. He endured
his affliction with great patience and Christian fortitude, being fully ready when the end came
to depart and be with Christ. He leaves a heartbroken companion, seven children and a host of
friends to lament his death. Truly a good man is gone from our midst to his reward in the City
of our Lord. May the abounding grace of the Lord sustain the bereaved companion and heartbroken
children is the prayer of their sympathizing pastor.
March 27, 1901 page 15 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Williams Cem. Bradley Co.)
LUCY BILLINGSLEA DOWELL
Mrs. Lucy Billingslea Dowell, wife of F. R. Dowell of Hermitage, Arkansas was born in Alabama
May 19, 1853. Died at her home in Hermitage, August 11, 1919. Mrs. Dowell came with her parents
to Arkansas when she was 11 years old. At the age of 14 she joined the M.E. Church (South).
Was married to F.R. Dowell, November 28, 1878. Most of her married life was spent at Tuckerman,
Arkansas. Besides the husband she leaves one son, Dr. H. E. Dowell, a prominent dentist of St.
Louis, Missouri, his wife and two children and another son, F. E. Dowell, a stalwart young
soldier, who had just returned from the navy a few days before the going away of his mother.
She has one brother, L. H. Billingslea, of Augusta, Arkansas. I have never known a more
unselfish Christian character than was this dear friend of mine. She lived to serve humanity
and look well to the ways of her own household. No cry of distress was unheeded by her and she
spent much of her time in seeking out those to whom she might minister and help. Being naturally
endowed with a very bright mind, she not only ministered to the physical needs of those about
her, but taught and instructed along intellectual and spiritual lines, never missing an
opportunity to speak a word for the Master whom she loved to serve and whose life she reflected
at all times. In order to have a Sunday School in localities where none existed, she would act
as superintendent, so eager was she people be taught the word of God and the way of life. For
32 years I have known and loved this good woman, much of the time as a neighbor, and with
hundreds of others, whose lives she touched, will pray Heaven's rich blessings and sustaining
grace upon the dear husband and two noble sons. And may they carry on the work of loving and
serving as she has done, thereby honoring her memory and blessing humanity.
September 4, 1919 page 13 col 3 & 4 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Holly Springs Cem.)
GEORGE W. DRUMMOND
Geo. W. Drummond was born in Bradley Co., Ark., April 14, 1858; professed religion and joined
the Methodist Church in early youth. He was twice married; first in 1880 to Miss Addie Vandersher
of Dallas Co., Ark., who lived only two years, leaving an infant, James Harvey. In 1888 he
married Miss Georgia Hood of Queen City, Tex., with whom he lived four years. He died near
Arkadelphia, Ark., March 24, 1892. Here was a life commenced, continued and ended, I believe
to the glory of God. George remembered his Creator in the days of his youth, took an early and
decided stand for his Savior and the Church, was no only consistent everywhere and at all times
with his profession as a Christian man, but ready for every good work, was not forward, sought
no preferment, but when work was called for he said, "Here am I" to do or give as able. He was
an active worker in the Sunday School, punctual in his attendance upon public worship, loved
to read his Bible; in a word, Geo. Drummond measured up fully to the standard of a Christian
man. All who knew him mourn his death and the Church and community in which he lived deeply
feel their great loss. But blessed be God, while for him to live was Christ, for him to die
was gain. The noble useful Christian man, true, devoted husband and father is not, for God
hath taken him; the "crown of glory, that fadeth not away" is his now. Georgia, your husband's
God is your God. He is the God of all comfort. His promises are always and amen in Christ,"
and everlasting consolation shall be your. God bless you, Harvey, be a good boy, follow the
blessed example of your sainted father and the Almighty will be your father. Holy Sprit, abide
with, guide and comfort sorrowing ones, and bring them at last to a happy reunion with hosts
of kindred ones, where sin and sorrow are no more.
July 7, 1892 page 7 col 1 & 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
WALTER COLQUITT HALLEY
Walter Colquitt Halley who died Dec. 15, was born August 8, 1837 and moved to Bradley
County, Arkansas where he lived until about twenty years old. The family then moved to
Desha County where he has been an honored citizen ever since. In 1868 he married Miss
Addie Vining who died the following year. He married again in 1886, Mrs. Etta Jones,
who survives him with an adopted daughter, Mrs. Edgar Newman. On May 3, 1863, he was
called to the colors of the Confederate States which he served with conspicuous bravery
to the end of the war. Not only was he a brave soldier, but he kept himself clean and
true to his Christian ideals through the trying ordeal. No doubt he was enabled to do
this because he was converted and joined the church just before going to war. Brother
Halley manifested the same qualities in times of peace and has been a loyal member of
the M. E. Church, South and a true citizen and patriot. He stood foursquare for clean
politics and for all that tended to the betterment of the country. His life was pure,
true and glorious. Small wonder that he passed to his reward triumphantly. His life
and Christian character were a tower of strength to the community in which he lived.
It is impossible to estimate the power and worth of such a contribution. Some men
leave material treasures and bequeath them to the world, but here is one who has so
invested his life in the great thing of life. The memory of his life will linger and
give us courage to meet our tests with something of his fine spirit. He was a devoted
husband and foster father. His love of home with friends about was a joy to see. His
interests were varied. He read widely, was a keen student of the Bible and had a
poetic soul that sought expression oft in the verse. Besides being a faithful Methodist
all his life, one of the first members of the Halley Church and Sunday School
superintendent for a number of years, he was also an honored member of the Masonic
Lodge at Arkansas City. He was the oldest member and charter member of the lodge
which took charge of the funeral services after the pastor concluded the ritual of
the Church.
July 5, 1923 page 12 col 4 and page 13 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
SALLIE ADAMS HARGIS
Sister Sallie Hargis was born May 23, 1861 in Bradley Co., Ark. She was converted and
joined the Holly Springs Baptist Church in 1875, but afterwards joined the M.E. Church,
South at Carmel, Warren circuit in 1887. Her maiden name was Adams. Sister Hargis
leaves a husband and five small children, besides many relatives and friends to mourn
her death. She left a babe only nine hours old. Her illness was very brief, but she
was ready and died Sat night Dec. 1888. May God bless the bereaved husband and motherless
children in this great affliction.
February 16, 1889 page 7 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
MRS. L. M. BRADLEY
died at her home in Warren, Ark., February 18, 1900, Mrs. L. M. Bradley, aged 65 years.
She was the wife of Hon. John M. Bradley, who died several years ago. Sister Bradley had
been a consistent meber of the M. E. Church, South, here in Warren for many years, and
her Christian walk was exemplary. All who knew her held her in high esteem. She was always
in harmony with the movements of her church, and delighted in its prosperity. During her
last illness, which was for several weeks, she was very patient, and her hope of a blissful
immortality was brilliant. She was a kind and affectionate mother. She leaves four sons and
three daughters, and a number of relatives and friends who mourn their loss, but "we sorrow
not as those who have no hope," for we expect to meet her again in that eternal city where
there will be no more death, nor parting of friends and loved ones.
April 11, 1900 page 15 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
CARRIE LAURA BRAZZELL
Carrie Laura Brazzell, whose maiden name was McDonald, was born in St. Johns, Michigan,
October 1, 1873. She was married in 1899 to Dr. R. D. Brazzell. Together they lived at
their home near Jersey, Ark., until January 13, 1904. On that day God called Sister
Brazzell to her reward. Early in her childhood she joined the Christian church. After
coming to Arkansas she united with the Methodist church and remained a member of the
same to the end of her life. She lived a sweet-spirit, quiet, Christian life. All who
knew her had confidence in her Christian profession. She left an infant babe about two
weeks old. We extend our prayers and sympathies to the bereaved husband, and trust that
he may recognize the hand of God as his guide in this dark hour.
March 9, 1904 page 15 col 3 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Shady Grove Cem. Jersey)
