Obituaries from
The EARLE
(and other various articles)
From the Year 1957
Compiled by Debbie Yates
August-September 2003
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PERSONALS
MR.
J. O. ANDERSON has been a patient at the
WILKS BOND
Services were held Monday at 5 p.m. at National Funeral home in Memphis for WILKS DANNER BOND, planter of Clarkdale, Arkansas, Rev. I. L. Claude, pastor the Marion Methodist Church, officiating, Burial was in Forrest Hill, Memphis.
He
died Sunday morning at
The
popular young social, agriculture and civic leader was
the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bond Sr., of
He
was born in Clarkdale an lived there most of his
life. He was an Army Veteran of World
War II and a 1948 graduate of the
He leaves his wife, the former Ester Joiner; his parents; a brother, C. H. Bond Jr., or Marion, and two sisters, Mrs. Sam Stuckey of Lepanto and Mrs. Tom Quackenboss of Rome, Italy.
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An
afternoon swim in the treacherous currents of the
The third youth, who had been warned by his father only Sunday not to go near the river, swam safely to shore.
Missing are GARY TAFF, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Taff, and JEFFERY BOWDEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bowden of West Memphis.
Crawling
ashore exhausted after swimming 40 yards from a log on which the three had been
riding was Gary Johannesmeyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.
Q. Johannesmyer of
JOHN A. BOYD
Funeral
services for JOHN A. BOYD were held
at the
Mr.
Boyd, who was 80 years of age, succumbed to a heart attack Saturday morning,
Sept. 21 at his home near Heth. He had
been a long-time resident of this community and in his active life served as
foreman of a stave mill at Parkin. He
was a native of
He
is survived by his wife, Annie B. Boyd of Heth; two brothers, W. B. Boyd of DeWitt
and Oscar Boyd of Roe,
His
nephews acted as pallbearers. Langford’s
Funeral Home,
WILLIAM EARL BROWN
Funeral
services for WILLIAM EARL BROWN, who
died at
Mr.
Brown, a grocer and farmer, live din this community all his life. He was 59.
He was a member of the
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Armittie Brazil Brown of Earle; a son Carroll Brown and a daughter, Jane Brown of Earle and three grandchildren.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late MR. EARL BROWN take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation to their friends for their thoughtfulness and many acts of kindness during the illness and death of their loved one.
REV. S. K. BROWNLEE
REV. S. K. BROWNLEE, widely known and
well respected colored minister of Earle, died at the
Rev. Brownlee was pastor of the St. Peter Baptist Church in Earle and had served as a Missionary for a number of years, and was active in all colored religious activities.
Funeral
services will be held at
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Adams Brownlee.
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. STELLA BYRN
Services for MRS. STELLA BYRN, who died at St. Josephs Hospital in Memphis Thursday night of last week, were held at the Earle Baptist Church at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon wit Dr. E. B. Abington, officiating. Mrs. Byrn had been a patient in the hospital for three days after sustaining injuries from a fall in her home early in the week. She was 81.
Born
in
Mrs.
Byrn was a devout Christian and active in church
work, having taught a Sunday School class in the
She is survived by two son, Fred Harris of San Jose, Calif; Eddie Harris of Earle; and one daughter, Mrs. J. S. Hodges of Earle; four grandchildren, Bob and Eddie Harris Jr.; Linda Kay Hodges of Earle; Mrs. Peter Forrister of West Memphis and Mrs. Don Martwick of San Hose; one great-granddaughter, Janie Martwick of San Jose and James Hodges Forrister of West Memphis.
Two brothers, C. E. Matthews of Memphis and Cloid Matthews of Fairfield, Ill.; Three sisters, Mrs. Bill Coulson, Mrs. Roy Andrews and Mrs. Earl Berg of Fairfield.
Burial
was in
MRS. ELIZABETH CARTER
Funeral
services for MRS. ELIZABETH CARTER, were held at the
She
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. R. Gardner of Wynne; two grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. J. T. McDonald and Mrs. C. F. Burns of Parkin. Burial was in
BROOKS GALLERY TO EXHIBIT 14 PAINTING BY CARROLL CLOAR
Monday’s Press Scimitar carried a picture if Earle’s own CARROLL CLOAR, with the following information concerning the young artist.
Carroll’s
exhibit of 14 paintings are on display at Brooks Gallery in
“Carroll
Cloar, whose one-man show opened Saturday at Brooks Gallery, is a nationally
known painter. The seal of approval has
been set on his achievements by leading American museums and many private
collectors who have purchased examples of his work. Among them are the Metropolitan and the
One of his paintings from the now-famous “Series of Childhood Images” was a recent gift to the Brooks Gallery from Morrie Moss. Its title “My Father Was as Big as a Tree.” Several other examples of Mr. Cloar’s work are owned by Memphians.
One,
typical of his highly individual style called “The Lightning That Struck Rufe Barcliff,” is the property
of the
Mr. Cloar tells us that there is both prose and poetry in painting (he makes use of both in his own compositions.)
His credo is simple and down-to-earth. He says; “My objective is to paint good pictures.” Painting good pictures constitutes a number of things that Mr. Cloar excels in, such as organizing for good design, fine craftsmanship and linear patterns, facile technique, creation of mood and presentation of a dramatic story, to say nothing of right color relationships.
Exemplifying all these qualities is a recent painting in his show. It is a mood painting of a forgotten tomb called “Angel in a Thorn Patch.”
There is economy in the use of subject objects which emphasizes their drama and importance. There is fine modeling and sureness of balance. There is a great stillness in the inanimate objects to the vibrance of life in the thorn patch and movement in the sky. It is a superb picture; one of Cloar’s best.
Mr. Cloar’s studies are matchless in conception and execution.”
CARD OF THANKS
MR. AND MRS. J. C. CURTIS, express their deepest appreciation to the many friends for their kindness, cards, flowers and visits in the recent loss of their INFANT SON of February 26.
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. MEL FRENCH
Services
for MRS. MEL ALBRIGHT FRENCH, were
held at
Mrs.
French who was 73, died suddenly Monday morning at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. J. E. Fullwood.
She was born in
She
was an active member of the
Flower gardening was her hobby and the yard at the Fullwood home was one of the most beautiful in Earle due to her efforts and love for growing plants.
She is survived by two sons, Guy French of Weiner, Ark., Col. Harry French, U. S. Air Force, stationed in Alaska; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Neal of Searcy and Mrs. Fullwood Earle; five grand-children.
Pallbearers were, Tom Seller, Tom Cloar Sr., Paul Brawley, Sam Bratton, Fred Rhodes and J. C. McLin.
MRS. R. A. GIBBS DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
MRS.
R. A. [MARY ELLEN] GIBBS, 66, died at her home in Earle Wednesday night at
Services
will be held this afternoon at
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Leonard [Notra] Hodo, Mrs. J.(Jack) A. Carrier of Earle and Mrs. Forest Glover, of Yuba City, California; two sons, Russell Gibbs of Des Plaines, Ill., and Billy Gibbs of Earle; one brother, Robert Kinney of Memphis; and nine grandchildren.
GEORGE A. GIRDNER
GEORGE ANDREW GIRDNER, insurance man, civic and church
leader, died Tuesday afternoon at his home in
Mr. Girdner was the father of Mrs. H. S. Watson of Earle. He was instrumental in organizing Tipton County Federal Savings and loan Association in 1934 and served as its executive officer until his death. He had been a member of Covington Board of Education 30 years.
A lay leader in the First Methodist Church of Covington, he was elected to the official board in 1901 and had served in every office on the board. He was a choir member of the church for 54 years and served as general superintendent of Sunday School 40 years. He had missed only one Sunday at Sunday School in 45 years.
Born
near
He
leaves his wife Mrs. Louise O’Neal Girdner; two
daughters, Mrs. Richard Wright of
Services
were held at
HENRY THOMAS GLOVER
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 20, for HENRY THOMAS GLOVER, one of Earle’s older and highly respected Negro citizens, who died Thursday October 10 at his home here. He was 72.
Henry was known to the people of Earle and community having been employed at the People’s Mercantile & Implement Co.’s gin since its erection. He was quiet and unassuming, devoting his time to the service of his employers and to his church. His peculiarity of headdress made him easily identifiable to all who came in contact with him. Henry was a credit to his race and shall be missed by both white and colored in this community.
IN MEMORY OF W. F. HALL
PARKIN YOUTH KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
W. C. HANNER, age 21, of Parkin was killed early Sunday morning on Riverside near E. H. Crump Boulevard in Memphis when a car in which he was riding missed a curve, jumped a curb, smashed into a utility pole and turned over.
According
to report the car was occupied by an Earle boy, Wayne Sanders and three other
Parkin youths Gary Hinkley, the driver, Raymond Waits
and Billy Turpin, all were treated for minor injuries at John Gaston
Hospital. They had been “just driving
around” and were returning home shortly after
Mr. Hanner, a farmer, was born and reared at Parkin, His brother, JAMES HANNER, was killed in a car truck crash near Lansing about four months ago.
He
leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hanner; a
sister, Mrs. W. E. Lindley, all of Parkin, and two brothers, David Hanner of Marion, a professional football player with the
Green Bay Packers, and John Hanner of
FIRE DAMAGES HEATH HOME
An
early morning fire partially destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. EDDIE HEATH last Monday. Mr. Heath
notified the fire department oat approximately
According to reports, Mr. Heath was asleep in the living room and was awakened by the smell of smoke and sound of wires burning in the attic.
The fire completely destroyed the kitchen and dining room and most of the roof. The rest of the house and household furnishing were damaged by water. Some of the living room and bedroom furniture was saved and most of the clothing was removed through a bedroom window.
The Heath’s are now living in the James Garey house, 2 doors west of their former address.
WILLIAM E. HILL
WILLIAM E. HILL, retired farmer died Monday afternoon at his home here. He was 76. Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis was in charge of arrangements.
Mr.
Hill was born in
He
leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Phelps Hill of Earle; three sons, C. H. Hill of
Earle, Hershell Hill of Memphis and Carlos Hill of
San Diego, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. D. D. Cobb and Mrs. Mildred Nix, both
of Earle; Mrs. Faye Brown of
MR. AND MRS. C. T. HILTON HAVE 60TH ANNIVERSAY
Congratulations
to MR. AND MRS. C. T. HILTON who
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Christmas Day. Home for
the happy occasion were their son Rev. Roy Hilton and family of
Mr.
and Mrs. Hilton were married in
MRS. J. M. HUGHEY
MRS.
J. M. HUGHEY, wife of Dr. J. M. Hughey, a former
beloved pastor of the
Mrs.
Hughey, the former Miss HATTIE MAE STANLEY of
Besides
her husband she leaves three daughters, Dr. Ruth Hughey,
English professor of
PERSONALS - Those from Earle to
attend the funeral services for MRS. J. M. HUGHEY Tuesday in
MRS. AL INGRAM
Services
were held November 22 at Citizens Funeral Home in
Mrs.
Ingram left Earle in 1954 to make her home in
She
is survived by her son Elmo Ingram of
(Note: Full name from Citizens Funeral Home record, daughter of M. E. Wheeler, unmarked grave)
FORMER EARLE
RESIDENT DIES IN
MR. J. H. (JINKS) JONES, a resident of
Earle for many years died of a heart attack last Tuesday at this home in
Born
in
E. C. KING
MR. E. C. KING, 76, father of Mr. Jimmy
U. King of Earle, and who spent much of his time here in his son’s home, died
September 16th at the home of his daughter in
Graveside
services were held on last Wednesday at
SERVCIES HELD FOR TED KING
Funeral services were held last Friday, May 17, at 2 p.m. in Hot Springs for TED M. KING, Adjutant for the Arkansas Department of the American Legion, who died Wednesday in a little Rock Hospital following a heart attack. He was 56.
Mr.
King is a brother of Mrs. R. T. Huxtable of Earle. A veteran of World War II, he was born and
reared in
He was a member of the Hot Springs Rotary Club and for a number of years was editor of the “Bath Tub” the club’s weekly bulletin. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura King of Hot Springs; one daughter, Mrs. B. R. Schenk of Hope, Ark.; one brother, Gibbons King, of Hot Springs; two sisters, Mr. Lavonia Likens of Little Rock and Mrs. Huxtable of Earle.
EARLE FARMER DIES IN
Funeral
services were held for LUTHER LINDSEY, Earle farmer, at the
Mr.
Lindsey, a member of the Earle Church of God in Christ and long time resident
of the community, died in a
He is survived by four brothers, Guy Lindsey of Memphis, Tenn., Clyde Lindsey of Nettleton, Ark., and Paul and George Lindsey of West Memphis, and a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Thomas of Booneville, Miss.
Langford’s Mortuary of Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.
SERVICES HELD FOR H. E. LITTLEJOHN
Services
or HARRISON ELIJAH LITTLEJOHN, farmer and carpenter of Earle, were held
at the
Mr.
Littlejohn, who was 69, died at his home here Tuesday morning. Born in
He
leaves his wife, Ms. Lula Brazile Littlejohn; a son,
Bernice Littlejohn of Earle; two daughters, Mrs. P. H. Smith of Earle and Mrs.
L. H. Harrison of
CARD OF THANKS
We want to thank our friends for their many deeds of kindness, flora offerings and thoughtfulness to us in the recent death of our loved one.
(signed) The H. E. Littlejohn Family
CARD OF THANKS
We
wish to thank our many Earle friends for their thoughtfulness and acts of
kindness extended to us in the recent death of our son, HOLLIS.
(signed) MR. AND MRS. H. E. LITTLEJOHN and Family
JAMES E. LYLE
MR.
JAMES E. LYLE of
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Happy Lyle; two daughters, Mrs. Harry R. Darby of Wahiawa, Hawaii, and Mrs. O. B. May Jr., of Batesville; and two sisters, Mrs. McElroy of Hickman Mills, Mo., and Mrs. Elizabeth Walker of San Francisco, Cal., and a brother Maston Lyle of Chattanooga, Tenn.
NOTICE
In the
Comes
Catherine Kenley 21683, of 2168 Elmore Sq.,
Pittsburg, Penn., and Georgia M. Hunter of Crawfordsville, Arkansas, daughters
of the said Newton Markham, deceased, and only legal heirs of the said Newton
Markham, both being over twenty-one years of age. The said Newton Markham died, intestate, on
That the said Newton Markham left no will and owed no debts that petitioners know of at the time of his death. Petitioners pray that the Clerk of this Court cause to be published in some County paper this notice for three weeks and calling on any person having any right, claim of debt against the said deceased to file and prove said claims within thirty days from this date to be forever barred.
State of
This 16th day of April, 1957, A. B. Carter, Clerk. My commission expires
SERVICES HELD FOR HOLLIE MARTIN
Services
were held for HOLLIE MARTIN, Crittenden County farmer, who died at his
home in Earle Thursday of last week were held at 2 Saturday afternoon at the
Earle Church of God. Burial was in
Mr. Martin, who was 54, was a lifetime resident of this community. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Dora Larmon Martin; two sisters, Mrs. Bill Watson and Mrs. Bertha Beazley and two brothers Andy Martin and Clarence Martin both of Earle.
MRS. ELLIE MCCRACKEN DIES SUDDENLY
The
Earle friends of MRS. ELLIE MCCRACKEN will regret to learn of her sudden
death on Christmas Day in
Mrs.
McCracken and her family are former residents of Earle. They owned and operated
Mack’s Café here for several years.
Until recently she had been making her home in
She
is survived by one other son, Joe McCracken of
JOHN H. MCKINNEY
Services
were held Thursday of last week at National Funeral home in
Mr.
McKinney, who was 68, was born in
MRS. ADA MILLER
MRS. ADA TAYLOR MILLER, long time Crittenden County resident, of near Turrell, died at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis Thursday evening, Nov. 14 about 11 o’clock. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a devout Christian woman, devoting much of her time to church work during her active life. She was 74.
Funeral
services were held at
MRS. WEBB MINOR KILLED IN HIGHWAY ACCIDENT
The
Earle friends of Mr. Webb Minor whose home is in
Webb’s injuries were not serious but he is in the hospital for shock and treatment. He has been in Earle for the past several seasons operating his crop dusting airplane and has many friends here who extend to him their deepest sympathy in the loss of his wife, and wish for him a quick recovery from his injuries.
HAZEL DEAN NAYLOR DIES SUDDENLY
HAZEL
DEAN NAYLOR, 46, a former resident of Earle, died at his home in Hulbert
Tuesday afternoon about
Funeral
arrangements were in charge of Citizens Funeral Home of West Memphis. Born in
He
leaves his wife Mrs. Louise Naylor, four sons, Jimmy, Bobby, Edward and Billy
and a daughter Kay, all of Hulbert; a sister Mrs. Hugh Murphree
of
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. GEORGE NEWTON
Services
were held for MRS. GEORGE NEWTON Wednesday afternoon at
Mrs.
Newton, a native of
She
died at her home Monday afternoon at
She leaves her husband; a son, John J. Mockbee of Magnolia, Ark.; a daughter Mrs. C. B. Farish of Sumter, S. C.; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Craddock of Humboldt, Tenn., Mrs. Mattie Sue Williams of Gadsden, and Mrs. C. J. Cash of Memphis and three grandchildren.
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. BESSIE ORGAN
MRS. BESSIE GOAD ORGAN, widow of the late Charles H. Organ Sr., died suddenly of a heart attack at her home here Saturday. She was 57.
Funeral
services were held at the Earle Baptist Church
Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Ray Langley, pastor of the
Parkin Baptist Church officiating.
Burial was in
Mrs.
Organ was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Goad of Earle and wa a life-long resident of
Earle. The Goad family
were pioneer citizens of this community as was the family of the late
Mr. Organ. She was a member of the
She is survived by five sons, Mitchell, John T., Bobby, Rufus of Earle and Charles Jr., of Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Ferrell, who is with her husband in Germany one sister, Mrs. Hobart Bibbs of Little Rock and seven grandchildren.
Pallbearers were, James Terry, John Snelson, Clyne Belue, Brooks McCollum, Bill Kennedy and Dalton Lancaster.
CARD OF THANKS
We want to thank our friends for the many deed of kindness and their thoughtfulness extended to us in our recent bereavement. They will not be forgotten.
(signed) The Organ Family
PANNELL IN FAIR CONDITION TODAY
Night
Marshall DALTON PANNELL of Earle, is in fair
condition at
According to O. B. Cox, Earle Marshal, Pannell stopped Dunn and a companion, John Nichols, also of Earle, in a pickup truck late Saturday night near an Earle junk yard. Apparently the negro became panicky and in the scuffle he and Dunn shot each other. Dunn was charged with resisting arrest, carrying a pistol and with intent to kill. Nichols was not charged.
SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. LILLIE PATTERSON
Services
were held at
Mrs.
Patterson was 77. She was a daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rush and was born in Earle
Burial
was in
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the many friends who were so nice to us during our recent sad hours in Earle, especially those we were unable to see and thank personally. Your thoughtfulness and kindness, not only then, but all throughout the past years, shall always be remembered and appreciated.
(signed) Nettie Sarver and Family
Frank Hill and Family
MRS. ALICE BROWN PAUL
Services
for MRS. ALICE BROWN PAUL, who died at
Mr.
Paul, who was 60, had lied in
She
leaves two daughters, Mrs. Mary Barton of
SERVICES HELD FOR CLARENCE ROACH
Funeral
services were held at Smith Center Assembly of God Church in
Mr.
Roach, 61, died in the Veteran’s Hospital in
JOHN W. ROBERTSON
JOHN
WELSEY ROBERTSON SR., construction worker who moved to
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Edith Robertson; his son James Wesley Robertson Jr., two daughters, Kathy and Martha Lou Robertson; his mother Mrs. Kate Ingram and his step-father Tom Ingram all of Memphis; three brothers, Charlie Robertson of Earle, Willie Robertson of Michigan City, Ind., and Jim Robertson of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Weatherford of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Albert Keck of Memphis.
Services
were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Citizens Funeral Home in
CARD OF THANKS
I want to express my sincere appreciation to my friends for their thoughtfulness and kindness to me expressed in flowers, cards and comforting words in the recent death of my father. My thanks to every one of you.
(signed) MRS. SAM SAIG
SERVICES TODAY FOR MRS. R. A. SCOTT
MRS. R. A. (OLGA KELLY) SCOTT, wife of
Earle’s most prominent citizen, died of a heart attack about 9 Wednesday night
at her home here. She was 81. Funeral services will be held this morning
(Friday) at
Mrs.
Scott had been a long-time member of the
She
leaves her husband, Robert A. Scott; a daughter, Mrs. Hugh McPheeters
of
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our deep appreciation and sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their many deeds of kindness and thoughtfulness of us in our recent bereavement. We assure you they will not soon be forgotten.
(signed) R. A. Scott, Cynthia Jane and family
CARD OF THANKS
We want to express our thanks and appreciation to the many friends, who cast a ray of sunshine and helped to pass the time, with the many cards and flowers during the recent illness of MR. SCOTT.
(signed) Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McPheeters and Family
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An
afternoon swim in the treacherous currents of the
The third youth, who had been warned by his father only Sunday not to go near the river, swam safely to shore.
Missing are GARY TAFF, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Taff, and JEFFERY BOWDEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bowden of West Memphis.
Crawling
ashore exhausted after swimming 40 yards from a log on which the three had been
riding was Gary Johannesmeyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.
Q. Johannesmyer of
FIREMEN ANSWER CALL TO TWIST
An
early morning fire Monday at the J. F. TWIST
GRADY WAGES
Services
for HENRY GRADY WAGES, retired resident of Parkin, and a former Earle
resident, was held at the Earle Baptist Church at 2:30 Saturday afternoon with
the Rev. Ray Y. Langley, pastor of the Parkin Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in
Mr.
Wages died at 1 p. m. lat Friday in
He
leaves two sons, H. G. Wages Jr., of
WALLIN, DICKEY, RICH RECOVERS FROM FIRE
Wallin, Dickey & Rich Lumber Company has completely
recovered from damage inflicted by the big fire on January 12th this
year. The new offices of the lumber
company now located on
The three buildings formerly occupied by Arkansas Power & Light Company, Earle Appliance Service Center and Earle Furniture Co., have been made into an attractive office and show room. The front of the building has been completely remodeled. The large front of glass and buff brick along with the modern glass doors make it one of Earle’s most attractive business houses.
PETE WATSON
Services
were held
Mr.
Watson, who farmed near Earle for many years, died
He
leaves his wife, Mrs. Martha Watson,
Wheeler
Glasgow, manager o the Federal Compress at Earle was bound over to action of
St. Francis Circuit Court on charges of involuntary manslaughter last Friday in
the death of W. M. WHERRY, negro farmer of
Judge
O. H. Hargraves of
Harold Sharpe of Forrest City and Giles Deering of Wynne, attorneys who defended Mr. Glasgow, appealed the misdemeanor cases. Mr. Glasgow is out on bond.
PERSONALS
MR.
AND MRS. BEN WHITSON left Earle the first of this week for Dyer,
ANNIVERSARY
MR.
AND MRS. B. H. WHITSON of Dyer, Tennessee, will celebrate their 50th
wedding anniversary Sunday, June 2, with open house at their home, 203 Freemont
Street, Dyer, 2:00 to 6:00 P. M. Mr. and Mrs. Whitson who lived in Earle from 1947 to 1951 where Mr.
Whitson was employed at Blanz Chevrolet Company. With the exception of the years spent in
Earle, they have lived in Dyer since 1918. They have one daughter, Mrs. Dave
Barnett, of
REBECCA MUSIC WILLIAMS
Funeral
services for MRS. ALEX P. WILLIAMS of
Born
in Lepanto, she was 52 years old. She
moved to
H. G. GRADY WOOD
Services
were held last Friday at the
Mr.
Wood was the father of Mr. Joe E. Wood, manager of the Earle Motor
Company. He was salesman for Murray
Chevrolet Company in Wynne and had been a resident of Parkin for 20 years. He was 53. Born in
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Dovie Wood and three daughters, Miss Ginger Wood of Parkin, Mrs. Garland Hudson of Jonesboro and Mrs. Edwin Gaither of Decatur, Ala.; two sons, Joe Wood of Earle and Charles Wood of Parkin, five sisters, five brothers and eight grandchildren.
DR. WILLIAM F. YOST
DR.
WILLIAM FRANKLIN YOST, Little Rock Dentist, died at a hospital in that city
Sunday. He was 45. Services were held Monday afternoon at
Griffin-Leggett Funeral Home. Burial was
in
He leaves his
wife, Mrs. Margaret Yost, two children, William Franklin Jr., and Margaret; a
brother, Paul Yost and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Meeks, both of
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