Arkansas Obits

Miss Mary Moxley

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Miss Mary Moxley was born in Rockingham Co., North Carolina in October 1838. She moved to Clarksville, Va., where she remained several years; while there she made a profession of religion, but did not unite with a church until her removal to Shelbyville, Tenn. In December 1859, she came to Arkansas and joined the Princeton Baptist church and lived the life of a Christian until the 6th of April when death set his seal on her brow, she was strictly pious, none doubted her.
Her disease was consumption, with which she was confined several months. I visited her frequently during her illness, but never heard her murmur. The morning of her departure from earth was balmy and bright, sweet flowers scented the gale and floods of sunshine streamed around her bed. Oh! how happy is the lot of the Christian when about to enter the heavenly gates, no sorrow ever enters that home of the just. There is now another angel in Heaven to hymn God's praises; then why weep for the departed, better shed tears form those remaining in this troublous world where every pleasure has its poison and every sweet a snare.
Mary S.H. McCraw
April 8th, 1861

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
April 19, 1861, page 3

Judge A.G. Underwood

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Died on Sunday the 31st ult. at Helena, Ark., Judge A.G. Underwood of that city.
He had been suffering excruciating pain for years with rheumatism and has at last fallen under the destroying hand. He filled the honorable and responsible position of Probate Judge for this county. He retained his judgement until the last moments and a solemn and pathetic scene was witnessed a few minutes before his departure. He called his companion for so many years and bade her farewell, also his only daughter and surrounding friends and then began to repeat the Lord's Prayer, but his spirit took flight before he concluded the prayer. Helena Note-Book

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
April 19, 1861, page 3

Grover C. Dickey

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Grover C. son of Mr. W.W. and Mrs. Laura A. Dickey. Born December 19, 1885, died November 7, 1891, at the home of his parents in this county, near Old River.
He was a bright, promising child, and his death is deeply mourned by his fond parents and a large circle of sorrowing friends. Appropriate funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.L. Dale in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, all of whom were earnestly exhorted to prepare to meet the loved and gone before in that world where there shall be no more death. W. L.D.

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
November 26, 1891, page 7

Sue Bull

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Little Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Bull, was born in Union county, Ark., on September 3, 1884, moved with her parents to Hot Spring, county, February 13, 1891, and died October 14, 1897.
To know little Sue was to love her, because she carried sunshine with her. She was so gentle, affectionate and kind-hearted, that she enjoyed the love and esteem of all who knew her.
May God, who alone knows our sorrows and troubles, heal the broken hearts and give them to feel that little Sue is now enjoying the blessings of the heavenly home, where,
"Not a wave of trouble shall roll,
Across the peaceful breast."
Jno. C. Ross
Alice Dyer
Bessie Noble, Com.

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, ArkansasNovember 10, 1897, page 15

Freddie Richardson

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Son of J.A. and Arrie E. Richardson; born September 12, 1896; died October 20, 1897.
Dear Freddie died suddenly while playing at his mother's feet. So quickly called, without an ache or pain.
"Fell asleep, to wake with Jesus
Waiting on the other shore."
We tender our deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents and little brother of dear Freddie.
Lucy Browning
Gertrude Perry
Heber.

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
November 10, 1897, page 15

Nannie Simmons

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Died - November 2, 1891 at her residence, Fordyce, Arkansas, Miss Nannie Simmons, aged thirty-six years, two months and twenty-one days.
She was consistent member of the Baptist church, a devout Christian, kind of heart, benevolent in purpose and loved by all who knew her.
She was an earnest christian worker, always in place ar church and Sunday school, (as teacher), when health permitted, and we feel that in her death one of the most useful among us has fallen. That we shall miss her, but feebly express our loss; and therefore, since it was God's pleasure to remove her from our midst, be it
Resolved, That while we deplore her death, we bow in humble submission to the will of him who doeth all things well.
Resolved, That we sorrow not as those who have no hope knowing that a happy reunion awaits the children of God.
Resolved, that we extend our deepest sympathy to the aged widow, the little nephew, and to all other sorrowing relatives, beseeching them to carry their sorrows to him who bore our sins on Calvary, and who is able to bear our burdens, however weighty they may be.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our record, a copy to be given to the mother of the deceased, and that a copy be sent to each of the town papers, and to the Arkansas Baptist for publication.

J.H. Rowland
Mrs. Mason
Miss Cattie Grimes
G.M. Harris
Committee

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
December 17, 1891, page 7

Mrs. E.E. Lindsey

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The subject of this notice, Mrs. E.E. Lindsey was born Feb. 28, 1843, baptized in White River in the fall of 1853 united in marriage with E.H. Lindsey the 27th of Oct. 1875, and departed this life Oct. 2, 1881. The deceased was a Christian, and in her daily walk the principals of Christianity were fully exemplified. As a wife, mother and step-mother, she could not have been excelled. Unto all God's people there remaineth a rest, and with those who have preceded her she rests from the disturbance of passion, the vanity of pursuit and the vexation of disappointment; rest from all the sins and sorrows of this miserable world; rest which shall not be merely an indolent cessation from labor, but a full and satisfactory enjoyment.
"Rest dearest one but,
Forgive ye blest, the tributary tear.
That mourns your exit from a world like this;
Forgive the wish that would have kept you here,
And stayed your progress to the state of bliss."

[ We tender our most earnest sympathy to brother Lindsey in his sad bereavement and humbly pray out heavenly Father to deal gently with him and his little motherless ones. - Eds.]

Arkansas Evangel, Little Rock, Arkansas
October 26, 1881

Wm. Swain

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Wm. Swain of Lonoke county, died at his home, November 15, after a short illness.

He was born in Maury county, Tenn., February 1821, and settled in the community where he was living at the time of his death. He leaves a large devoted family to mourn his loss.

The church trembles with fear when such pillars are moved. Faithful brethren and sisters cry, " The Lord will help." He was always ready for any department of work. The Sunday schools, the prayer meetings or regular services would seem incomplete when some temporary illness prevented him coming. His hospitable doors turned gladly on their hinges to admit his pastor or a passing minister; and no one can visit his church without missing him sadly. We are satisfied he was prepared for the plaudit "well done." But human wisdom can not understand how God in his love and mercy can repair such a loss to family, church and State. Let us turn the eye of faith towards our Father and say, "It is well."

Pastor

Arkansas Evangel, Little Rock, Arkansas

December 6, 1883

Matilda Moffitt

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Matilda, wife of C.V. Moffitt, born January 23,1849; died June 20, 1897 at Reyno.
Sister Moffitt united with Hopewell Baptist church, Sharp county, Arkansas in 1866 and was baptized by Eld. R. Read. She lived a devoted life and died in the triumphs of a living faith, praising God in her dying moments.
E.T. Lincoln
Maynard

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
August 4, 1897, page 14

Sarah A. Jackson

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Sarah A, wife of Eld. A.S. Jackson. Born July 26th, 1824; died November 19th, 1891.

Sister Jackson was a member of the Baptist church thirty-six years. A faithful wife, a fond mother and a true Christian.

She has few equals and was excelled by none. Earth has a mortal less and Heaven a saint more. God bless the bereaved ones.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Funeral sermon was preached by Eld. J.T. Evans from the text, "She hath done what she could.'

This obituary adopted by the church.

A. J. Henderson, Mod.

J.W. Mays, Clerk

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas

December 3, 1891, page 7

Mary A.M. Leach

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Mrs. Mary A. M. Leach died near Augusta, Woodruff county, Arkansas. Mrs Leach was born in North Carolina, moved to Gibson, Tennessee. While a child she professed faith in Christ, and joined the Methodist church, of which she was a consistent member for fifty-two years. In August 1890, she united with Rama Baptist church, Woodruff county, Arkansas; a true follower of Christ until he called her higher. Aged seventy-two years, three months and three days.
"Yet again we hope to meet her,
When the day of life has fled;
Then in Heaven with joy to greet her;
Where no farewell tear is shed."

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
December 3, 1891, page 7

Manuel Remus Moffett

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Manuel Remus, son of W. C. and sister Moffett. Born March 8th 1891, died August 9th, 1891.
Dear little Manuel is not here with us any more, he has gone up higher, to be with Jesus, who said "Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." We know he can not come back to us, but as David said, we can and will go to him. The funeral was conducted by this writer.
E.T. Lincoln
Ravenden Springs

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
November 26, 1891,

Sarah L. Carter

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Sarah L. Carter died November 30, 1889 after eight weeks suffering.
She was born June 23 , 1844 in the state of Mississippi. Her father W. J. Carter moved to Arkansas in 1852 where she lived until her death. She professed faith in Christ and joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in September 1861, where she lived a consistent member until death. While on her death bed she made the church a present of a Bible and requested her pastor paid from her means left. She leaves two brothers and three sisters besides an abundance of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her last words gave evidence that her trust was firmly ... in Him whom she so well served.
A.E.Adams
Bluff City, Arkansas

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
February 6, 1890, page 8

Grace Reynolds

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Little Grace, four years old, daughter of T.H. and Sarah Reynolds, died January 4, 1890 at 9 p.m.
Gracie as she was called was the pet and favorite of papa, mama and a host of friends. Her sudden and unexpected death shocked the whole community. She strangled while trying to swallow medicine while in reasonable health.
Her remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery two miles north of Reyno. A funeral service was held from the Baptist church. May God bless and comfort the heart broken parents, sister, relatives and friends.

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
February 6, 1890, page 8

Rosa H. Toothaker

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Mrs. Rosa H. Toothaker, October 14th, at the Arlington Hotel, Argenta, Arkansas of typhoid fever.

Deceased was born in Cheboygan, Wisconsin, July 1836. Moved to Arkansas with her husband and two children October 1888. Sister Toothaker professed faith in Christ during a meeting held by the writer with Liberty church Prairie county, Arkansas, September 1889 and was baptized into the fellowship of that church.

The funeral services of the deceased were conducted by the writer at the Baptist church Argenta. Sister Toothaker leaves a devoted husband and two children to mourn her death, but what is their loss is her eternal gain.

L.F. Taylor

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas

October 29, 1891, page 7

Benjamin F. Poss

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Benjamin F. Poss, departed this life at his home in Grapevine Saturday September the 12th, 1891. He was born in Williamson county, Tennessee; was unmarried, at the time of his death, was an acceptable member of Sardis church and a member of the Sabbath school and a regular attendant at prayer meeting. He enjoyed the respect and confidence of those who knew him.
Resolved, That while we bow to the manifest will of our all wise Father in humble faith and confidence that he doeth all things well, wet we recognize the fact that our school and church have lost both a useful member and the community a good citizen.
Resolved, That we sympathize with the bereaved mother, brothers, and sisters of our departed friend.
Resolved, that this preamble and resolutions be spread upon the minutes and copy furnished the family of which our departed brother was a member.
J.W. Worthington, Della Gartman, Barbara Harrington, Margaret King, Mattie Taylor. Committee

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
October 29, 1891, page 7

Sophemia Graves

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On the 18th inst., one of our beloved sisters Sophemia Graves, departed this life. She was an earnest Christian worker in the Baptist church. She leaves a husband and four children, three sons and one daughter also many friends to mourn the loss of their dear companion.
Oh could I enumerate the times she has called me and asked me to sing the song entitled " The Unclouded Day"
B.J. Matthews

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
October 29, 1891, page 7

Joseph A.Swain

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Mr. Joseph A. Swain died at his residence near Pleasant Hill church in Lonoke county, on the 14th inst., at the age of forty-two years.
In early manhood he married the daughter of our Bro. J.M. King and lived with her until death, a faithful good husband and kind father. He was a Christian for many years and died in the Christian's hope.
May God bless the wife and children and keep them by his power unto the day of final redemption.

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
October 29, 1891, page 7

Sallie Dawson

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Sallie, ten year old daughter of T.F. and Ann Dawson, closed her eyes on the light of this world, at her fathers in Trenton, Arkansas, September 29th, 1891, after suffering from congestion only twenty-six hours.
She was not only the sunshine of the home but the pride of the town. The writer loved her with a peculiar tenderness, and he rejoices with the broken hearted parents in the blessed hope of clasping little Salllie to his bosom again. Remember, dear brother and sister, "When the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son who he receiveth."
May the balm of God's love heal the broken heart.
Giles. C. Taylor

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
October 22, 1891, page 7

Sarah C.S. Honeyman

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Born March 23rd, 1866. Died September 6th, 1891, aged twenty-five years, five months, and fourteen days.
She was wife of Geo. W. Honeyman, a member of Oak Bower Baptist church. Another has faded on earth, to bloom n the Paradise of God. She died with consumption and suffered sadly for several months, until God saw fit to take her from earth's sorrows, to live with him in glory. She was a conservative character, her life a model of propriety. Her death a triumph of faith. She leaves a husband and three little children to mourn their loss. May God aid this bereaved brother in raising these little ones in each way that they may follow mother, as she followed Christ. If they ever see her more, it will be in heaven. She is not dead, but sleeping. God grant that the husband and children be gathered into the city of God at last. Amen.
Resolved, That a copy of this obituary be sent to the Arkansas Baptist, and the Fort Smith Elevator for publication, and a copy be given to the bereaved husband. Done by order of the church in conference.
J.W. Mashburn, H.G. Johnson, I.M. Clary, Committee.

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
October 15, 1891, page 7

Roberta Hill

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Mrs. Roberta Hill, wife of Mr. Joshua Hill, formerly of Little Rock but now of Memphis, whose mother and brothers are well known here, died at Cold Water, Miss., August 28th, 1891, leaving husband and four little children with many relatives and friends to mourn her death. Mrs. Hill was a member of the Second Baptist church, in this city, and was a pious and exemplary Christian, an affectionate wife, a devoted mother, and a faithful friend. She has entered into the rest which remaineth to the people of God. The Lord bless, comfort and keep dear ones left behind, and may they all meet her in heaven. A.B.M.

The Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
October 15, 1891, page 7

Emma C.Mathews

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Mrs. Emma C., wife of Ben T. Mathews, at their home 1113 Cumberland St., Little Rock, Ark., August 24th, 1891 at 7 o'clock a.m. Aged thirty-nine years and seven months.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Hill of Mississippi, her mother now being Mrs. Tolbert, of this city.
She and Mr. Mathews were married the 22 of February 1871, and seven children were born to them; two have gone before, while five remain, three girls and two boys, who deeply mourn the loss of one of the truest and best mothers, whose earnest prayers for her childrens' present and eternal well being, will doubtless never be forgotten by them.
Mrs. Mathews has been a pious and faithful Christian from her 12th year, but did not join the church until about twenty years ago, and she was baptized by her step-brother, Rev. Thomas S. Tolbert, into the fellowship of the Dardanelle Baptist church, of which she remained a faithful member until the removal of the family to this city several years ago, when she became a member of the Second Baptist church, in which she enjoyed the fullest confidence of the pastor and entire membership, and her death is a sad bereavement to all.
The funeral took place from the residence August 24th, at 4 0'clock, conducted by her pastor, Interment at Mt. Holly.
A.B. Miller, Pastor

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
September 3, 1891, page 7

J.J. Emerson

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Elder J.J. Emerson, born JUne 11th, 1862, died at his home in West Fork, Ark., August 5, 1891.
Bro. Emerson suffered for a year with that dreadful disease, consumption. He bore his affliction with much patience, saying "the Lord's will be done." He was resigned to die, and died triumphant.
He was married eight years ago and leaves a wife and three little children to mourn their loss, but they will meet again. He who said. "I will be a father to the fatherless and a husband to the widow" will watch over, comfort and strengthen them. He will not forsake those who call upon him. May he watch over the dear ones left behind.

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
August 27, 189i, page 7

Oney ELizabeth Bain

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Sister Oney Elizabeth Bain, near Center Grove, Arkansas, June 21st, 1891. Aged about 20 years.
Sister Bain was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church, the only daughter of Bro. William and sister Guire, and wife of Bro. Bain. She was a Baptist and a true Christian and when she knew that it was the Fathers will to call her from earth to heaven, she was willing to go. She had only been married a few months, but her conversation with and prayers for her husband caused him to embrace Christ as his Savior.

The sunlight falls upon her grave
To Chase the shadows far away,
And he who died her soul to save
Has called her home to endless day.

J.L. Brown, Pastor

Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
august 27, 1891, page 7

J.T. McKinney

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Elder J.T. McKinney died at Harrisburg, Ark., Feb. 6, 1891.
He was the son of J.B. and sister E. J. McKinney. Born in Alabama, June 30, 1868. He professed religion and united with Bethel Baptist church, near Harrisburg, in 1883, and was licensed to preach the Gospel in September 1886. Bro. McKinney adorned his profession by an orderly life, and was always prompt and liberal to his church. His father having passed over to "the promised land." this young brother had largely to care for his widowed mother and orphan brothers and sisters. Sacredly, tenderly he performed these duties. He was a model young man, he preached as opportunity offered and with acceptance. May God bless his bereaved mother and family.
J.W. Bell, pastor
Arkansas Baptist, Little Rock, Arkansas
February 6, 1891, page 7