These death notices came from the Brinkley Argus. In this newspaper, at least during this
particular time period, each surrounding community had sections in the paper for news and
gossip. And each community had a name for these gossip columns, which I'm including with each
notice. Most of these death notices came from those sections - which is why I'm not calling
them obits. I do have an OBITS page, though.
I'm putting the dates of the newspaper articles and not the actual death dates.
Also, I've tried to stay true to the articles - I don't change spelling and, for the most
part, I don't change punctuation unless I feel it's truly needed. Sometimes a lack of
correct punctuation can make an article difficult to read.
And finally, this particular page is complete. I've found all the death notices I can find in
the Brinkley Argus from 1896-1898. It won't be updated anymore.
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES: Holly Grove, Clarendon, Blackton, Hunter, Roe, Black Ankle, Turner,
Dark Corner, Zent, Wheatley, Monroe, Keevil,Brinkley
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ABLES, Thomas - see Articles page
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October 27, 1898
Local/Brinkley Died: Mr. BAINBRIDGE died at his home near Brinkley Sunday and was buried
Monday morning. He was the father of Mrs. Frank Barrow.
August 11, 1898
Clarendon Sun Rays - G.O. BALDWIN died at 11 o'clock Wednesday night of alcoholism after an
illness of three or four weeks.
November 10, 1898
Blackton's Blinkings - Wm. BALLARD, an old citizen, died near here Friday night of hematuria.
He leaves a wife and five grown children.
October 20, 1898
Local/Brinkley Died: Little Gladys BEAT was transplanted by the death angel to the happy
"Land of the Leal(?)" from her mother's home October 13th. She was the pride and joy of her
home and will be sadly missed for many a day. The funeral services were impressively conducted
at the cemetery by Rev. T.H. Howard.
June 2, 1898
Turner Paragraphs Died - at his home four miles north of Turner, the eveding[sic] of the 30th
ult., little Willie BLACKWOOD, the only surviving son of Mrs. Vachel Browning. We offer sincere
condolence. May God's grace prove sufficient in this hour of sorrow to the mother and relatives.
"God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform".
September 29, 1898
More From Holly Grove - We note with regret the death of little Green BONDS, the grandson of (?).
He died of hematuria which is as bad in effect as yellow fever if not worse. Little Green's
younger sister is also down with the same disease but Dr. Taylor reports her better.
January 6, 1898
Hunter Hummings-Died on Saturday January 1st, Allie, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BOUNDS.
She was buried on Saturday.
November 10, 1898
Blackton's Blinkings - Mr. BRYANT living three or four miles west of Blackton died Friday
night.
November 10, 1898
Blackton's Blinkings - Mr. BURNES had the misfortune to lose one of his little daughters
Thursday with hematuria.
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October 27, 1898
Hunter Hummings Died: Near Hunter, Ark., Jewell CANE, better known as "Baby Cane" age
10 months and 4 days. Little Jewell was sick a long time and all that fond parents, relatives
and friends could do was done, but all to no avail. Her work on earth was ended and she obeyed
the summons to come up higher. To the bereaved parents and friends, we would say weep not as
tho' you had no hope, Jewell is safe with Him "who doeth all things well".
June 30, 1898
Roe's Budget - We note with regret the death of Miss Emma CHURCH on Saturday morning, the
25th ult. She had been sick for several days, supposed to be the result of eating green fruit.
She was convalescing when she relapsed and died very suddenly. The remains were carried to
Hunter Chapel cemetery for internment. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents.
April 28, 1898
Holly Grove News Died - Little Sam COHEN died last Wednesday, April 20th. His remains was[sic]
carried to Helena Thursday morning. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents.
September 22, 1898
Turner Paragraphs - Miss Laura Connelly, daughter of Mrs. Will Garner, living near Valley Grove
died September 11. She was a fair maiden, just on the threshold of young womanhood, whom all
praised who knew her. Rev. M.J. Day conducted the funeral services. May the sorrowing relatives
be comforted by our Father in Heavan.
March 3, 1898
Clarendon News- Veto CORLOCK died last Friday. He had been sick only a short time with
pneumonia.
September 22, 1898
More From Holly Grove
Miss Laura CORNELL of Hill's neighborhood, died last Thursday. She was taken sick one day and
died the next. It was said by the doctors to be one of the most malignant cases of hemorrhage
from the kidneys that they ever saw. She was taken with spasms and only lived a short while.
Miss Laura had just entered womanhood and was a nice, pretty ? years. We offer heartfelt
sympathy to the heartbroken mother.
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March 24, 1898
Keevil Cullings- Louis DAVIS, one of our good citizens, died on Saturday night and was buried
Sunday. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved.
November 3, 1898
Monroe Station - Mrs. Joe DESHAZO died last week of malarial hematuria.
October 27, 1898
News From Keevil Mr. and Mrs. T.A. DICKSON were called to mourn the death of their little
babe on Saturday last.
October 13, 1898
Roe's Budget - Mrs. Sarah DUMM, the last of the first settlers in this section of the country
has been laid to rest near her husband in the family graveyard on the old homestead near
Aberdeen. She came here early in the forties with her husband and they settled near Aberdeen
where they lived until Mr. Dumm died, then she went to live with Mrs. Tom Jones. She was a true
christian notwithstanding the fact that for many years she could not attend church on account
of her old age. She died Monday October the 3rd. 98 and no doubt today she is resting in peace
and far better off than she was in this world of sorrow and trouble.
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April 28, 1898
Little Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isom ECHOLS died at her home in Cotton Plant last
Wednesday with diptheria. She was a sweet child, too pure for this sinful world and God saw fit
to take her with Him. Weep not bereaved ones, your darling is at rest.
September 1, 1898
More From Holly Grove - Jas. E. ERNEST died at his home in Hunter, Ark., August 29th, 1898,
leaving a wife and three children to mourn their loss. We have truly lost a good citizen.
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January 27, 1898
Wheatley Items-Charley GILLENWATER died on Wednesday of last week. His bereaved family
consisting of a wife and several children have our sympathy.
January 6, 1898
Blackton Blinkings-J.H. GRAHAM, one of our oldest citizens, died on the 5th. He leaves a
wife, three sons, and an aged mother, together to mourn his loss.
January 20, 1898
Turner Paragraphs-Dr. GRIFFITH of Coffee Creek died at his home of consumption this week.
September 15, 1898
From Monroe Station - Mrs. John GRIMES, wife of one of our best citizens, died very
suddenly on Sunday evening, September 4. She had a light chill on the day previous and had been
taking chill tonic and was thought to be well. She was sitting in a chair, Mr. Grimes was
feeding his stock and her daughter, Bettie, was getting supper when she fell out of her chair
dead. Dr. Gray was summoned, but all to no purpose. Mrs. Grimes was a devout Christian and in
her death, the church lost a good worker, her husband a loving wife, and the children a tender
mother which the world can never replace and the community one of the best neighbors. The
bereaved ones have our profound sympthy.
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November 3, 1898
More From Holly Grove - We are very sorry to learn of the death of Isaac HALPERN, on October
29 at his home in Clarendon. He came to Clarendon away back in the fifties, a poor man and
lived in an old box for many years. This he abandoned for the spacious mansion in which he
died. He was married twice, having married sisters, the Misses Peterson, whose brother, Jones
Peterson, lives at Blackton. He leaves a wife and one child, Mrs. Johnson, formerly Mrs.
Matthews. These with his grandson, young Matthews are the legal heirs. He is said to be worth
$50,000 and to have lost as much dealing in futures and in bad investments within the past six
or eight years.
October 6, 1898
Local/Brinkley - Died: yesterday afternoon at his father's home, John HENDERSON, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Henderson, died after a protracted illness. He was a worthy young man and leaves a wife
and child to mourn his death. He was a member of the Methodist Church. The funeral this morning
at Ash Grove was well attended by friends of the family. To the bereaved ones we extend sincere
sympathy.
August 25, 1898
Local/Brinkley - Mrs. HENSLEY, wife of Red Hensley, died Saturday and was buried Sunday
morning.
November 24, 1898
Hunter Hummings Died: Near Hunter the night of November ?, 1898, Elmoe HIGHT. He was 8 months
and 14 days old. His life was bright, but he was, Oh, so soon called away. To the bereaved ones
we would say weep not, for we will all soon be with sweet little Elmoe in that land of pure de-
light and there'll be no parting there.
September 22, 1898
Turner Paragraphs - Mr. HUGGIN's little girl, Allie, died last Saturday. She was very sick a
a week with a complication of diseases and was the only girl in the family. The grief-stricken
parents have our warmest sympathy.
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April 21, 1898
Monroe Station - Little Dee KELL died Monday at the residence of his father, with brain fever.
Little Dee has gone to his eternal Father, who doeth all things well. We extend to the be-
reaved father, brothers, and sisters our heartfelt sympathy.
November 24, 1898
Roe's Budget - We note with regret the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L.
KLEINHAUS last week. They have our sympathy in their bereavement.
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November 3, 1898
Blackton Blinkings - Will LAMBERT's little infant babe died last Sunday morning. We extend our
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents.
November 3, 1898
Local/Brinkley Died: S. LEOPOLD, for several years in the barber business at Brinkley, died at
his home on last Friday night, of Bright's disease. He leaves a wife and a large family of
children. He was a member of the K&L of H, which order sent escorts with the body to Little
Rock Sunday, where it was buried.
February 10, 1898
Wheatley Items- Mr. A. LYONS who had a shock of paralasys[sic] about two years ago, had
another shock a few days ago, which rendered him unconscious, in which state he remained until
Sunday morning, when he expired. He had been in an almost helpless condition since the time of
the first shock about two years ago, and had been attended with great care and patience by his
wife. Mr. Lyons was a good man and a worthy citizen, highly esteemed by his friends. He leaves
a wife, one son, and two daughters, Mrs. A. Diamond and Mrs. Weston, all of this place. The
bereaved family has our deepest sympthy.
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August 25, 1898
Raymond Items - Mrs. MADISON, mother of Jim Madison, who lives near Raymond, died last week.
October 20, 1898
Raymond Items - Little Ben, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. MADISON died Friday, the 14th inst. We
offer our heartfelt sympathy in this, their sad hour of bereavement.
November 3, 1898
Hunter Hummings - We are sorry to chronicle the death of Miss Mary MANNING, which occurred
Sunday. May the One who doeth all things well comfort the hearts of the bereaved parents and
brothers.
September 8, 1898
Holly Grove News - The death angel visited the home of John MAYO, in Holly Grove last Thursday
and plucked a precious jewel, little Charlie.
August 18, 1898
Raymond Items - Alice McGEE died Friday morning of congestion, age three years.
September 8, 1898
Raymond Items - Mrs. W.A. McGEE died the 30th ult., at her home near Raymond.
October 20, 1898
Turner Paragraphs - Mrs. MILLER died last week of dropsy and blood poison. She left five
children, one a little infant, a husband, and brothers to mourn her loss.
September 29, 1898
News From Keevil - Little Etta, daughter of J.H. MORGAN died last Friday and was buried Sunday.
September 29, 1898
From Monroe Station - We very much regret to report the death of little Ethel MORRIS, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Morris, which sad event occurred on the 20th inst. The bereaved relatives
have our profound sympathy.
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March 10, 1898
Hunter Hummings- The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam PARKS, age 26 days, died on
Saturday February 26. To the bereaved parents we extend our sympathy and say as Jesus has said
"Come unto Me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest". Look up and
press on for life's battles will soon be over.
June 23, 1898
Hunter Hummings Died - near Hunter, Ark., June 14th, 1898, Cordelia Maine PARKS, age
three months and five days. To the bereaved parents, brothers, and sisters we extend sympathy
and would say press upward to the prize of the mark of a Christian life....
October 13, 1898
Local/Brinkley - Frank PARSLEY died at his home on West Walnut St Monday morning at 2:20
o'clock, after an illness of seven weeks. The burial took place at the cemetery at 4:00 o'clock
in the afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. T.H. Howard. The deceased leaves a wife,
two small children and an elder son. My He who doeth all things well, comfort them in their
sorrow.
June 30, 1898
Roe's Budget - Mr. and Mrs. Thos. PATTERSON had the misfortune last week to loose[sic],by
drowning, one of their little boys. The little fellow was on a little "junk boat" and it seemed
that a pet dog knocked him off the boat. They have my sympathy, may God comfort them in their
misfortune.
October 13, 1898
From Monroe Station - J.R. PICKENS, one of our old and respected citizens died at his home
on the 8th inst. He leaves a wife and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
January 20, 1898
Blackton Blinkings- Mr. PIPKINS who has been living on A.J. Holloway's place near Raymond died
Monday night and was buried in the Blackton grave yard Tuesday evening.
October 7, 1897
Local - Brinkley- It is with sadness that we learn of the death of master Roy, the eleven
year old son of our clever and good friend, R.D. PLEDGER, which sad event occurred at mid-
night Tuesday at the home on Cypress Ridge. The little fellow had been sick for several days
and we had hoped that he would recover and bless the happy home for years to come with his
bright and cheering presence but God had willed otherwise and the little fellow was called to
a home in Heaven. The heartfelt sympathy of the writer goes out to the bereaved ones in their
sad loss as the will of God. It was Him who gave, and Him who took away.
June 9, 1898
Monroe Station Died - on May 29th Oscar PLEDGER, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.D. Pledger age about
14 years. The bereaved family have our heartfelt sympathy.
November 3, 1898
Turner Paragraphs Died: at 10:15 o'clock Wednesday night, October 26th, Mrs. Abi Pascal POPE,
wife of Rev. J.K. Pope, passed from a weary world of pain and suffering to the mansions in the
skies. She had been an almost constant sufferer for several years and in her last illness of
nine weeks, her suffering was most intense. Yet thro' it all she was patient and resigned. Her
pure, strong christian life shown even brighter and clearer till she crossed the Mystic River.
Just before her departure, she sang a hymn and praised God that she was "going home to suffer
no more and to rest in the arms of Jesus forever more". Though our loss is irreparable and we
are sorely grieved, soon we too will pass inside the gate, and live with her and Christ our
Lord forever.
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November 24, 1898
More From Holly Grove - We extend our condolence to Mr. James RICHARDSON in the loss of his
three year old child last week.
November 10, 1898
More From Holly Grove - John P. ROGERS, who was under bond for the assassination
of J.C. PEETER, died suddenly last week at his home on the Malone place. He made no
confessions as he died almost all alone.
He leaves a wife and three small children in destitute circumstances.
November 3, 1898
Hunter Hummings - Odessie Pearl ROWDEN died Sunday. Another bright and loving child gone to
rest.
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November 10, 1898
Black Ankle Notes Died: Mrs. F.M. SAWYER after a lingering illness of almost a fortnight
passed quietly away. How sad to part with friends and loved ones, but oh! Who can express the
consolation that comes to the soul than can look up and say "The Lord giveth and the Lord
taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord". May the good Lord comfort the bereaved.
(this death notice is tied into the next notice)
Born: to F.M. Sawyer, a baby girl. It, however, only budded on earth to bloom forth in eternal
youth.
After three days of terrestial life, its spirit winged its way to the unseen realms above, to
join the Angel Band. And in all probability, the mother will join her sweet babe in glory land,
before this appears in print, as her case has been pronounced hopeless, by the doctor.
March 31, 1898
Turner Paragraphs- Died at 6:00 o'clock March 23rd at his home east of Turner, Wm. SCHILLINGS,
an ex-confederate and a brave-hearted, industrious, cheerful, and religious man. He leaves a
delicate wife, an invalid daughter, and two small children to mourn an irreparable loss. May
they find in Jesus, a safe retreat, "a shelter in the time of storm". They have the deep
sympathy and friendly offices of their many friends.
May 5, 1898
Turner Paragraphs - Mrs. Wm. SCHILLINGS, whose husband was burried[sic] only a few days ago
died on the 20th ult., and was buried at the Cypress Grove burying ground with her husband.
Thus the shadows of sorrow again enshroud this unhappy home. May the Holy spirit truly comfort
the bereft motherless and fatherless children.
August 4, 1898
Monroe Station - Died - on July 27, Lura, the little four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. SCOTT. Lura was a very bright child for her age, and we, together with her many friends,
lament her untimely death, but our great consolation is that our temporary loss is her eternal
gain. Nature and death are (?)ns respectors of persons. Peasant and Prince are alike to them.
January 27, 1898
Keevil Cullings- Died - John SIMONS died at his home seven miles north of Clarendon on the
Military Road on the 23 inst.
January 27, 1898
Keevil Cullings- Jim SIMPSON, one of Monroe County's oldest citizens died at his home on
the 22 inst. and was buried at Shady Grove on Monday.
March 10, 1898
From Monroe Station- Mrs. SKINNER, wife of T.H.A. Skinner died at her home February 26th of
pneumonia. She leaves a husband, four daughters, and one son to mourn her loss.
September 29, 1898
Local/Brinkley - Died: Mrs. Mat SMITH on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. The funeral
yesterday afternoon was attended by many sorrowing friends. The deceased leaves a husband and
several small children to mourn her loss.
November 3, 1898
Local/Brinkley Died: on Monday morning at his home in Dark Corner, Joeberta T. SONTH died
after a short illness. He was one of the very first settlers in that country, and was well
thought of by very near everyone. He was a member of the Baptist church. He leaves a wife and
large family of children to mourn his death.
September 22, 1898
News From Keevil - Jef. STEVENS died last Sunday and was buried at Allendale Cemetery on
Sunday.
June 30, 1898
Died - at the home of Mr. Sampson, near Turner, Wednesday evening, Mose STEWARD. An honest,
inoffensive creature gone.
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August 4, 1898
Local/Brinkley - Mrs. THOMAS, wife of Judge J.S. Thomas, died at her home in Clarendon
on Saturday morning last. She was buried at Shady Grove Cemetery on Sunday, a large number of
friends being in attendance at the funeral. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved
ones in their sad loss.
November 3, 1898
Local/Brinkley - It is with great regret that the writer learns of the death of his old friend,
Fred THOME, who as manager of the Smith Plantation. Fred, a splendid German character, was
well liked by everyone. He possessed a big heart and was always a gentleman. Peace to his ashes.
November 17, 1898
Blackton Blinkings - Sam THOMPSON died of consumption on last Saturday at his home near
Blackton. He was in his 62nd year and had been a resident of this vicinity for about 27 years.
His remains were taken to Coffee Creek for internment.
November 10, 1898
Local/Brinkley Sad death - On Monday morning afternoon last, H.O. TROTTER, better known as
"kid", after a several weeks illness, passed away. The little cripple, tho' he fell short of
the standard of perfection, possessed a large, tender heart, and it was the pleasure of the
writer to know this fact. With sadness we chronicle his death and extend to his bereaved rela-
tives our most sincere sympathy. His remains were taken to Indian Bay for internment Tuesday
morning.
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September 22, 1898
From Monroe Station - We very much regret to report the death of little May WALLACE, the bright
little daughter of J.H. Wallace, which occurred last Saturday evening. She had been sick only a
few days and her death was very unexpected. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. The Lord
giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
October 7, 1897
Wheatley Items- The infant son of Dr. J.R. WEST and wife died on Tuesday after an illness of
about ten days. The parents and family have our sympathies in their trouble.
October 6, 1898
News From Keevil - W.L. WHITESIDES, an old and respected citizen of Allendale neighborhood,
died on the 4th inst. of hematuria and was laid to rest in Philadelphia graveyard.
August 18, 1898
Turner Paragraphs - An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMSON, of Trenton, was buried at Turner
last Monday.
October 27, 1898
Hunter Hummings Died: October 20, 1898, as the sun was sinking in the western horizon, Elsie
WILSON aged 5 years, 6 months, and 23 days. To the bereaved parents we say, weep not, for
sweet little Elsie is at rest.
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January 6, 1898
Local - Brinkley
DIED-The death of Mrs. John M.ZANONE on Friday December 31 was the saddest thing that
occurred in Brinkley during the holidays. She leaves a loving husband and three children,
Marie age five, Eugene age 2 1/2, and infant Clyde, to mourn her death. The deceased, always
bright and cheerful until a few months ago a perfect picture of fine health, was loved by a
host of friends, the writer among the number, and it is with a sadness of heart that we extend
to the bereaved ones heartfelt sympathy in this their terrible loss. The funeral from the
Catholic Church. Father A. Demurger officiating. Saturday was largely attended by sorrowing
friends.
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