WILLIAM HAMILTON BURK
William Hamilton Burk was born Oct. 9, 1853 in Warren, Bradley Co., Ark., and moved to
Hope, Ark. in Jan. 1885. He professed religion and joined the M. E. Church South about
the year 1875 and departed this life December 21, 1897 in Hope, Ark. with that dread
disease, consumption. Mr. Burk was prostrated in bed about Sep. 1, 1897 and suffered
much but stood it all without complaining. He knew what the end would be and was ready
and willing to go when the summons came, only regretting leaving his family for whom he
had the dearest affection, being a true husband and father. He has been known as an
honorable citizen. Being perfectly conscious till a few minutes before his death, his
last words which could be understood before his death were: "Lord take me." We believe
he did take him to rest, where all the bereaved can follow. May they do so.
January 5, 1898 page 15 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
LUMMIE CANFIELD
Sister M. C. Canfield, (Lummie as she was generally called) the subject of this sketch,
was born in Bradley County, Feb. 21st, 1871 and was married to Rev. Fred R. Canfield
Oct 22, 1891. She joined the M. E. Church, South in 1892 and died at Buena Vista, at
the Parsonage on Camden Ct., Sept. 20, 1896 at 1 o'clock. She was the mother of one
child, little Freddie who died August, 1894. Mother and Freddie are united again.
Sister Lummie was a devoted Christian and was devoted to the itinerant work. She was
the most devoted wife I ever knew. The writer was her Pastor in 1894 and say of a
truth, that she was a model Christian and wife always ready to help her Pastor, both
financially and spiritually. Then when her husband joined the Little Rock Conference
she threw her life, body, soul and all she had upon God's altar, ready to be spent
in the service of her Master. In the death of Sister Canfield, the church has lost
a valuable member, Brother Canfield a loving and devoted wife; and the writer, a
true Christian friend. Let me say to husband, mother, brothers, sisters and friends,
that Lummie is gone and we all know where to find her. Oh! that will be a happy meeting
on the other shore. Brother, you may look through rooms of your house, each door on
its henges may mourn, and in searching you will not find your wife, nor will she ere
return. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory, you will meet her in the bright
fields where angels dwell and living waters flow. Bro. look to God in this dark hour
of trouble and sadness. "God be with you till we meet again.
October 9, 1896
ROBERT ARTHUR CARMACKEL (sic)
On Feb. 4, 1910, Mr. Robert Arthur Carmackel, aged 33 years and Mr. James Sanders, 20 years,
who were in the employ of Mr. M. Sanders, who is operating a little saw mill near Hermitage,
were killed instantly. They were night watching and firing kilns of lumber, when a stack of
green lumber gave way catching both men under it. We conducted the burial services of Mr.
Carmackel at the Holly Springs cemetery near the town of Hermitage. Mr. Carmackel leaves a
wife and four little children in very dependent circumstances. Many people attended the burial
and shared in the sorrow that the widowed wife and her children are undergoing. May God bless
these bereaved ones. The body of Mr. Sanders was taken to Warren on the early train where his
parents live. He was a nephew of the operator of the mill. We extend our love and sympathy
to those bereaved and pray God's blessings on them.
March 2, 1916 page 15 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
ELIZA ANN BERRY CHADDICK
Eliza Ann Berry Chaddick was born April 27, 1831, in Tennessee; joined the M. E. Church at
the age of 14; was married to James Carr at about 18; then moved to Bradley County, Ark.
After the death of Mr. Carr, she was married to Rev. J. W. Chaddick, October 10, 1854. To
this union were born five sons and one daughter. Brother Chaddick died March, 1880, leaving
her in sadness and grief. From this time she lived with her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Sharp,
until her death in England, which occurred, June 5, 1915. Sister Chaddick was a Methodist
of the old type and possessed much of the spirit of the pioneer workers in our church in
Arkansas. Her home was the "circuit riders" home, " and the center of religious life and
activity. Her temperament was even and attractive and her love was as profound as her heart
was capable of expressing. Truly, she was a "mother in Israel" to the young as well as the
old. Her death was sudden, but not painful, and her face bore the expression of triumph
and glory. She leaves a host of friends and loved ones who rejoice in her beautiful life
and will greatly miss her true Christian life among us. God help us to emulate her life and
character.
July 15, 1915 page 16 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
M. A. CHAPMAN (Malinda Ann)
Sister M. A. Chapman (nee Harrell) was born in Attala county, Miss., January 5, 1845.
She departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.S. Goodman, near Warren,
Ark., May 18, 1915. Her funeral was conducted by the writer, and her body was laid to
rest in Shady Grove cemetery. She was converted and joined the M.E. Church, South, when
young and lived a consistent Christian until the Lord took her home above. She was married
to S.S. Chapman in 1884. She was left a widow in 1901. For several years, she conducted
family prayers in her home. She read her Bible and prayed much. She trusted the Lord for
all things and praised and thanked him for his goodness. During her last illness, she often
gave expression of her resignation to God's will, and said she was willing to go and be
with her Savior and angels. She leaves one daughter, two sisters and one brother, and many
loved ones to mourn their loss. May the Lord enable them to look away from earth to the
home above.
July 22, 1915 page 15 col 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Shady Grove Cem. Cleveland co.)
MARY A. BAILY
Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Price, two miles north of Warren, Ark., Mrs.
Mary A. Baily, May 31, 1899, age 76 years. It was 6 o'clock in the evening and as the sun
was sinking low in the quiet sky, she calmly and peacefully passed through the valley of
the shadow and entered the haven of eternal rest. Mrs. Baily was a native of Georgia; came
with her husband and children to Bradley county, Ark., in 1860. Her husband died in 1866.
She leaves six children and several grandchildren and many friends mourn her departure, but
we know that our loss is her eternal gain, for she was ready and her prospects bright for
heavenly felicity. In early life she was converted and joined the church - - first the Baptist
Church, but in 1841 she joined the Methodist Church, in which she remained an exemplary member
till the day of her death. May her children and grandchildren try to imitate her good example,
and ever remember her words of counsel, and may they all meet her in the blissful beyond where
parting will be no more.
July 26, 1899 page 13 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Oakland Cem. Warren)
JOHN F. CLANTON
John F. Clanton, son of Thomas W. and Johannah E. Clanton, was born December 19, 1873,
and died in peace, September 24, 1903. He was married August 27, 1896 to Margaret E.
Richard, again January 3, 1901 to Monterie P. Stanley. One child by each marriage survives
him. Brother Clanton professed religion and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
in 1894. He was a good man, as a citizen and neighbor, a dutiful son, an affectionate
husband and father, a faithful Christian and loyal Methodist. An aged mother of 71 years,
a devoted wife, two little girls, three sisters and two brothers, with many other relatives
and friends, including his pastor, are stricken with sorrow because he is gone. But we shall
see him again. Thank God for the hope of the resurrection. The large concourse of people
attending his funeral indices his worth.
October 28, 1903 page 15 col 3 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Union Hill Cem. Bradley Co)
B. F. LANGSTON
B. F. Langston was born July 7, 1845, and died April 3, 1899. He had been
in declining health for more than a year and all that a kind family and
good physicians could do was done, yet he grew worse and on last Monday
he went out from us and has entered into rest. Bro. Langston was converted
and joined the M. E. Church, South, at the age of 21, and has ever since
been a lively and useful member of the same. He was our Sunday School
superintendent here at Warren, and attended regularly as long as he was
able and filled his place well. He has filled several offices here in his
county, and for the last eight years was county clerk. He was a good and
true man and had a host of friends. He loved the church and was always
ready and willing to support its institutions, and he was very much
devoted to his family. He was a cheerful disposition and looked at the
bright side of things. His faith was strong in God and his hope grew
brighter to the end. He suffered much the last few weeks but his sunshine
continued - - it was a benediction to visit. Our church and Sunday-school
sustain a great loss in his departure. A part of his family have preceded
him to the better land. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their
loss, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope, for they know where
he is - - may they all meet him in heaven. A very large congregation
attended his funeral Tuesday afternoon, and we laid his remains in the
new Warren cemetery to await the resurrection morn.
May 31, 1899 page 13 col 2 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Oakland Cem. Warren)
ETTA BEASLEY
Sister Etta Beasley died on March 14, 1920, from that dread disease, "flu." She was born
November 14, 1884, and was married to Julius T. Beasley on January 1, 1905. She joined the M. E.
Church 25 years ago and has been a true member ever since. She leaves a husband, one son, Leroy
and one daughter, Carrine. Her last words were her happiest words. She said, "I am going home;
farewell to everybody; be good and meet me in Heaven." Sister Beasley was a good woman loved
by all who knew her. She has changed her address but all know where to meet her. Her youngest
son, Austin, passed with the same disease.
June 24, 1920 page 16 col 3 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper (Outlaw Cem. Bradley Co.)
THOMAS J. CLEMENTS
Brother Thomas J. Clements was born in Monroe county, Georgia, on the 29th day of June,
1839. On the 29th day of June, 1865, he was married to Miss Anna Stevens, also of Georgia,
came to New Edinburg, in 1869, and resided here until his death, which occurred on May 24,
1902. He professed religion when quite a young man, and united with the M.E. Church, South.
He served in the capacity of steward almost continuously from the time he joined the church
until his death. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn the loss of a good husband and father.
The community has lost an upright, staunch citizen, and the church one of its strongest pillars.
Truly a father in Israel has fallen. His heart, his purse, his home were always open to the
wants of the church, which he so dearly loved. He was a man of earnest and abiding convictions,
and endeavored by his daily life, to be upon the right side of every question. He served his
country faithfully as a soldier, battling for the "Lost Cause" in company G. second Georgia
regiment of cavalry. With the surrender of Gen. Lee he accepted, like a true soldier, the
conditions, and loyally supported the government. He filled the office of magistrate for more
than eighteen years, and always used his influence to prevent litigation among his neighbors.
In the sad bereavement of his family the church and community feel deepest sympathy, but they
mourn not as those having no hope, but the blessed assurance that in that land where sorrow
pain and death are unknown they will meet again. Through a long and painful illness Brother
Clements was never heard to murmur, but with true Christian patience and fortitude awaited
his "appointed time till the change came." The Lord grant that our death may be as peaceful
as his, and that we may hear the same welcome plaudit, "Come up higher; thou hast been faithful
to thy trust, henceforth enjoy thy reward in heaven."
July 30, 1902 page 15 col 1 - The Arkansas Methodist Newspaper
