The Eagle Democrat, Bradley County, Arkansas (Apr thru Jun) These 1930 Obituaries were contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Timothy Emery ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************ 3 April 1930 JOE M. BAILEY Injuries Fatal To Warren Contractor Joe M. Bailey Dies Wednesday Afternoon Following Injuries Received at Star City Joe M. Bailey, aged 62, Warren contractor and house mover, died about 5:30 last Wednesday afternoon in a local hospital from injuries received when he was crushed beneath a house which he was preparing to move in Star City last Tuesday morning. Mr. Bailey and other workman were raising a five-room bungalow in Star City last Tuesday morning, getting ready to put rollers under it. About 10 o'clock Mr. Bailey went under the building to inspect the work and while under the house the supports gave way. He was crushed beneath one of the sills and it was necessary to cut a hole through the floor to extricate him. He was rushed to a local hospital in a Star City ambulance, arriving here about 12:25. Examination showing that he was suffering from a crushed left hip and internal injuries. His left leg ws paralysed. He condition was such that the attending physicians held little hopes for his recovery. Mr. Bailey was well known in Warren and the surrounding territory, where he had been following his profession for a number of years. Lately he had been assisted by his son, Rex Bailey. Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday afternoon. Interment was in Adams cemetary, south of Warren. He is survived by his widow; two sons, Trx and Halley Bailey, and three daughters, Nannie Lee, Mae and Willie Joe Bailey all of Warren. ****************************************************************************** 3 April 1930 HENRY E. CHILDS Henry E. Childs, aged 58, of Lanark, Ark., died Friday, March 28. He was buried Sunday, March 30th, at the Childs cemetery at Lanark. He is survived by four daughters and one son. Mrs. Ray Williams, Mrs. Oscar Neely, Mrs. Edwin Shaw and Mrs. Walter Wolfe of Detroit, Mich; McDee Childs of Lanark; six sisters and one brother, Mrs. J. R. Quinney, Mrs. T. J. Orton, Mrs. Elmer Woods of Warren, Mrs. B W. Carroll and Mrs. H. L. Martin of Homer, La., Mrs. W W. Maroney of Banks, one brother, D. C. Childs of Lanark. Funeral services were held by W. F. Rogers of Warren. ***************************************************************************** 10 April 1930 BERTHA BEULA BRATTON Well Known Local Matron Succumbs In Little Rock Mrs. Bertha Beula Bratton Dies Last Wednesday After Long Illness (there is also an editorial on her for the same date) Mrs. Bertha Beula Bratton, wife of T. E. Bratton, and a lifelong resident of this city died in a hospital at Little Rock on April 2, 1930. The funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church here at 3:30 P.M., Sunday, April 6, 1930, and were conducted by Rev. A. W. Waddill, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. G. L. Boles, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Rev. E. C. Rule, pastor of Lakeside Methodist Church in Pine Bluff, and formerly pastor of the church here. Interment was had at Oakland cemtery in this city. Mrs. Bratton had suffered a lingering illness and her condition was critical from October of last year. She was removed to a hospital at Little Rock in November of last year, but no hope had ever been entertained for her recovery. She was born on July 31, 1883, about three miles from Warren, and was the daughter of Samuel M. Jones and Sallie Jane Jones. She lived in this city and county all of her life. She received her common school education in this city, and later, attended Galloway College at Searcy. For many years she had been a faithful and active member of the Warren Methodist Church. On December 9, 1903 she was married to T. E. Bratton, who survives her. Of their marriage, there were two children born, namely, Aubrey Bratton, a son, and Miss Edwardine Bratton, a daughter, and both of whom survive her. Of her immediate relatives surviving her are: three brothers, J. Walter Jones of Warren; Paul Jones of Ft. Morgan, Colorado, and Murphy Jones of Hamburg: and three sisters, Mrs. C. L. Durham of Hamburg; Mrs. E. R. Thompson of Little Rock, and Mrs. May Ward of Warren. All of her brothers and sisters were present for her funeral. Those serving as honorary pall-bearers were: Lester Hunter, E. L. Wise, Dr. W. O. Pontius, Dr. M. T. Crow, Carl Hollis, W. R. Appleton, J. W. Richardson, N. McLeod, Y. L. O'Neal, John C. ????? , Judge Turner Butler, and J. C. Moore. Active pall-bearers were : G. R. Blankenship, Lawrence Hurley, D. L. Purkins, G. N. Kephart, P. E. Garrison, Frank Culbreath. W. N. Berry and F. G. Watson Ladies in charge of the flowers were: Mrs. D. L. Purkins, Mrs. W. O. Pontius, Mrs. W. N. Berry and Mrs. P. E. Garrison. **************************************************************************** 10 April 1930 MARY E. JONES Mary E. Jones, born November 7, 1850, left this world for her eternal home March 10, 1930. She lived to be past seventy five years old, almost ten years more that the allotted, "three score and ten." She was "born again" while a young woman and became a member of the Protestant Methodist Church. She was the mother of eight children, three sons and five girls. Mother Jones, died in the home of her son, W. A. Jones, at Hermitage, where she had been an invalid for the past eight or nine years. She was a patient sufferer until she was carried by the angels to glory. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at Green Hill cemetery in Drew County. She leaves four children: W. A. Jones of Hermitage, John Jones of Helena, Arkansas, Mrs. Lula Smith of Hamburg, and Mrs. Jocie Brooks, of Texarkana. We shall see her again, some sweet day. Written by Elder C. D. Barton, Hermitage *************************************************************************** 17 April 1930 CLAUDE MACK Claude Mack, aged 51, son of the late Judge W. F. Mack, died in Hugo Oklahoma, Wednesday, April 9. The body was brought to Warren for burial, interment being had at Oakland cemetery Saturday afternoon. Services were conducted at 3 o'clock by Rev. G. L. Boles, pastor of the Baptist church here. Mr. Mack was engaged in the lumber business in Hugo. He was a Mason and a member of the Presbyterian church. He is survived by his widow: two brothers, Frank Mack of Paragould and I. H. Mack of Atlanta Georgia; one sister, Mrs. Rex. W. Peel of Oklahoma City; his stepmother Mrs. N. B. Mack of Warren; a step sister, Mrs. A. T. Davis of Warren, and a stepbrother, J. R. Barenett, of Hot Springs. **************************************************************************** 17 April 1930 JOHN REED Brother of Warren Man Dies Suddenly Glennwood, April 5-- John Reed, aged 12, employee of the Mimic Worlds show died at 11:30 this morning of heart disease while building the Ferris wheel for the company, which will exhibit in Glennwood the coming week. Mr. Reed's home is McAlister, OK where his father and sister reside. He has abrother, Joe Reed, at Warren. Mr. Reedhas been with the Mimic Shows for the past two years. **************************************************************************** 17 April 1930 JESSE ROSS Jesse Ross, born in Yorkville, S. C. November 20, 1854, died at his home about 6 miles northwest at Johnsville, April 2, 1930. He came to Arkansas in 1861 and has made to helped to make and gather 68 crops. He joined the Masonic order in 1916 and was a member at the time of his death. He was buried in Mt. Olive cemetery at 2 o'clock April 3, 1930. He is survived by his wife and the following 12 children: Sophia, Erlia, Novie, Lovie, May, Erma Collie of Johnsville and Ella Bailey, Ruth Thompson and Lela Ross of Warren. Webb, Harvey, Cleveland and Roosevelt of Johnsville and McKinley Ross of Chicago. Also, one sister, Sallie Taylor, living at Grady. ****************************************************************************** 24 April 1930 ANNIE WILL TURNER Annie Will Turner, aged 21, died at Merryville LA March 23, 1930. She was graduated from Warren High School in 192? and worked here as a telephone operator. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Turner of Merryville LA, one sister, and two brothers. ***************************************************************************** 24 April 1930 MRS. S. C. VAN VALKENBURG Mrs. Van, Aged 82 Dies Here Sunday Long-time Resident of Warren Succumbs After Extended Illness Mrs. S. C. Van Valkenburg, aged 82, wife of the late H. B. Van Valkenburg formerly Circuit and County Clerk of Bradley County, died Saturday evening, April 19, at 8:15 at her home. She had suffered a lingering illness and had been confined to her room since January. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at three-thirty o'clock, with Rev. A. W. Waddill, pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating, assisted by the Rev. W. F. Rogers of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment was had at Oakland cemetery. Mrs. Van Valkenburg was born on January 25, 1848, in Union Springs, Alabama, and in the year 1878 moved to Warren. She was married to H. B. Van Valkenburg, to which the union five children were born: Henry Van Valkenburg of Lake Providence; W. M. Van Valkenburg of Little Rock, Dr. H. B. Van Valkenburg of Boulder Colorado, Fay Van Valkenburg and Mrs. A. L. Greene of Warren, all of whom survive her. Those serving as active pall-bearers were: Carl Hollis, Cone Turner, J. P. Scobey, A. Weiss, F. G. Watson, and Noel Martin. Ladies in charge of the flowers were Miss J. P Lambert and Mrs. Arthur Weiss. Among the out of town people attending the funeral were: H. L Van Velkenburgh of Lake Providence, La; W. M. Van Valkenburg of Little Rock; Mrs. E. P Garrison, Horace Garrison, Mrs. Emma Holmes; and Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes of El Dorado; Mr. and Mrs. William Little of Conway; Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Cowan, Howard Moseley and Mrs. S. P. Sharp of Lake Providence La; and Mr. and Mrs. Geroge Holmes of Stamps. ***************************************************************************** 1 May 1930 HERBERT VERNON BROOKS Herbert Vernon Brooks, aged 22 years, met instant death Tuesday, April 22th when he was run over by a truck load of stave bolts which he was driving. While there were no eye witnessess to the accident, it is supposed that the cable which held the bolts in place broke and Brooks, seeing this danger tried to jump but his ??thing caught somehow and he was thrown under the rear wheel which rolled over the body. Vernon was born and reared in Bradley County where he lived until a few years ago when he moved to Lake Village. He came to Monticello Motor Company up until about ? months ago when he started hauling stave bolts. ***************************************************************************** 8 May 1930 R. D. BEARD One of the Oldest Citizens Dies Fri. Services Held Sunday Afternoon at Wheeler Springs Church R. D. Beard, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home in Warren on Friday, May 2. His family was one of the pioneer groups which helped to settle this section of Arkansas. He was born on the Beard place, 6 miles North of Warren, on August 12, 1848. The place where he was born was settled by his grandfather, and has been owned by one family for more than a hundred years. This farm still remains the property of a member of the family. He was the son of John and Josephine Beard. His first marriage was to Mrs. Julia A. Thompson on January 11, 1872. Six children were born of this marriage, and those who survive are: Mrs. T. D. Wardlaw, Mrs. W. W. Parrott, Mrs. W. C. Thurman, T. B. Beard and W. E. Beard, all of Warren. His first wife died in 1885. After her death he married Miss Luvisa Barnes who lived only a few years after. ***************************************************************************** 8 May 1930 J. N. HICKMAN Lifelong Resident of County Is Dead J. N. Hickman of Hermitage, Aged 69, Dies Las Thursday J. N. Hickman, a prominent life long resident of Bradley County, died suddenly at his home in Hermitage on Thursday, May 1. His family is one of the best known in the county. He was born in the Farmville community on August 12, 1860. His parents were W. J. Hickman and Jane Hickman. His father at one time cultivated the ground upon which the present courthouse stands, and served as County Judge in the early days of the county. Mrs. Hickman preceded her husband in death five years: He is survived by four sons, namely Carl Hickman of Boulder, Colorado; Arnold Hickman, Roscoe Hickman, and Clay Hickman all of Hermitage; and, one daughter, Mrs. I. E Tilly of Warren. Three brothers, namely, Frank Hickman of Warren, Will Hickman of Hermitage, and Ed Hickman of Marden: and three sisters, namely, Mrs. John Hairston of Pattsville, Mrs. Nancy Calloway of Texas, and Mrs. Mary Johnson of Ingalls, all survive him. Mr. Hickman had been a faithful member of the Methodist Church for many years. The funeral and interment was at Marsden on May 2. The services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Colson and Rev. W. T. Bone of Hermitage. Many people from Warren attended the funeral of Mr. Hickman, and among the number were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hickman, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hickman, Jr. and W. W. Hickman. *************************************************************************** 15 May 1930 INFANT HAYMORE Banks--the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Haymore died here Sunday and was buried at McFarland cemetery Monday afternoon. *************************************************************************** 15 May 1930 INFANT PARNELL Pleasant Valley--Mr. and Mrs. Ed Parnell's baby was buried Tuesday at Parnell graveyard. *************************************************************************** 15 May 1930 J. N. HICKMAN Hermitage--- J. N. Hickman died Thursday, May 1, at the home of his son, A. M. Hickman, of this place. He was born August 12, 1860 and would have soon been seventy years old. Mr. Hickman was a member of the Methodist Church and was a good man and leaves many relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death. He is survived by four boys and one daughter: H. C. Hickman of Boulder Colorado, A. M. Hickman of this place; Roscoe and Clay Hickman of Marsden; and also the following brothers and sisters: F. M. Hickman of Warren; W J Hickman of this place and J. E. Hickman of Marsden; Mrs. John Hairston of Pattsville; Mrs. Nancy Calloway of Prescott and Mrs. J L Johnson of Ingalls. He was laid to rest in the old ???????????? *************************************************************************** 22 May 1930 MISS GEORGIA PROCTOR Miss Georgia Proctor, aged 76, died Monday morning at her home six miles North of Camden. She was the aunt of Mrs. Neal Martin of Warren. *************************************************************************** 22 May 1930 NATHAN GRIFFIN Wilmar Boy Falls in Ditch, Drowned Wilmar, May 10. The body of Nathan Griffin 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Griffin, who drowned Wednesday was recovered Friday after a two day search. Coach Pittenger of Monticello A & M lead the search. The boy was drowned when he lost his balance and fell into a drainage ditch near his home. Heavy rains had swollen the stream making the search difficult. ***************************************************************************** June 5, 1930 JOHN BROWN John Brown, aged 36, died in the Veterans' Hospital in Hot Springs May 17, 1930 and was brought to Warren and buried in Oakland Cemetery. May 18th, at 2:30, the Rev. A. W. Waddill officiating. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alborteen Brown of Warren, three brothers, Ernest, of Warren, Nelson of Monticello, and Andy of Kansas City, Mo. He served overseas during the World War and was badly gassed and had been in very poor health since his discharge. He was recently admitted to the U. S. Veterans' Hospital in Hot Springs but too late to be of any good to him. John Brown was the son of T. M. Brown of Rotterdam Holland and his mother was from Fredericksheld Norway. His father and mother came to this country at an early age, first (cut off the rest) ************************************************************************** June 5, 1930 ERVIN BYRD Youth Drowns When He Falls From Boat Gravel Ridge, Ervin Byrd, 12 year old son of Garland Byrd of McArthur was drowned Friday, May 23, when he tipped over the boat in which he was riding. It is believed the youth had reached for his hat, which had blown off in the water, when the accident occurred. He drowned before anyone could rescue him. Ervin move from Gravel Ridge to McArthur in January. He is survived by his parents and four sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Henry Langston. Burial was at Gravel Ridge cemetery **************************************************************************** 5 June 1930 E. J. REAVES, SR. Elbert Judson Reaves, Sr., aged 72, died at his home Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock following an illness of three weeks. The funeral services were held Saturday at 3:00 p. m. at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. G L Boles, with the Rev. L A Holt, pastor of the Baptist church of Bearden, assisting. Interment was at Oakland cemetery. Mr. Reaves was born in Mississippi on March 12, 1855. He joined the Baptist church and was baptized during August of 1824, and was ordained a deacon, March 8, 1884. On December 14, 1876 he was married to Miss Frances Louise Harrell, to which union eight children were born; seven daughters and one son, all of whom survive him. They are: Mrs. C.E. Fountain and Mrs. E. J. Riley of Warren; Mrs. Almon Cooper of Lake Charles, LA; Mrs. M. W. Still, Mrs. J.C. Hanly and Mrs. Urbane Tew of Meridian, Miss.: Mrs. V. A. Coats of Mobile, Ala., and E. J. Reaves, Jr., of Warren. His first wife died on May 19, 1924 after he had moved to Warren in 1921. In September 1926, he married Mrs. Lula Long, who survives him. Active pallbearers were J. L. Curry, Dewey Davis, Roby Morgan, M. l. Gardner, George Walker, and J. P. Ingram. Ladies in charge of the flower were the teachers of the West Ward School. ************************************************************************ 12 June 1930 CAVIN C. BORAH Father of Oscar M. Borah Dies May 24 Calvin C. Borah, died May 24, 1930, at Cromwell, aged 84 years, 7 months, and 9 days, of the infirmities of his advanced age. He was born Oct 17, 1848, near Borah's Ferry. He was married to Nannie C. Wynn of that county on October 17, 1873. Her death occurred on April 7 of this year. Of the seven children born to this union one, Mildred, died in infancy, and the following six survive: Joseph L. Borah, Cromwell; Oscar M. Borah, Warren, Ark; Mrs. Dyer Davis Cromwell; Mrs. Noah Cooper, McHernry; Mrs. L. T. Davis, Cromwell, and Mrs. T. C. Hosey, Bellview, Penna. Mr. Borah was a first cousin of U. S. Senator Wm. E. Borah, who was also born in the Borah Ferry community. Early in life Mr. Borah professed faith in Christ and was affiliated with the Baptist church. He lived in Cromwell for many years and was one of the most venerated citizens of that section of Ohio county. He was a riverman and timberman during the active years of his life. For years he was connected with the Henrich Lumber Company, of Evansville, Ind., and through the honesty of his dealings with the company and with the people from whom he purchased timber he won an outstanding reputation for high character and integrity. This is reflected in the lives of his sons and daughters here in the county and elsewhere. His youngest son, Oscar M., one of the county's highest type young men, has been connected with the Southern Lumber Company, the south's largest pine mill lumber concern, during the years that he resided in Arkansas. The funeral service was conducted at 3 p. m., Sunday, at Green River Baptist church by Rev. Birch Shields of Beaver Dam, in the presence of a congregation estimated at 1,000 people from Ohio and surrounding counties, as well as many from other states who came to show their final respect for a man of the highest character. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Richard Gentry, Bert Gilstrap, Richard Shields, Warren Shields, Clarence Pirtle and Layman Kahn. ************************************************************************* 12 June 1930 WILLIE DUNN Willie Dunn Dies Thursday Morning Injuries Received in Fall Seven Months Ago Believed Cause of Death William Sebastian Dunn, aged 56, son of the late Dr. J. S. Dunn and Mrs. J. S. Dunn of this city, died Thursday morning at 5 o'clock at the home of his mother. Death was caused by injuries sustained in a fall about seven months ago. He was born at Walnut Bend, Arkansas, March 4, 1874. At various times in his life he was employed by business firm in Pine Bluff and Little Rock and was also employed by railroads operating in the state. For the last few years he had charge of the bookkeeping department of the 555 Battery and Electric Station here. Funeral services were conducted at the home Friday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. A. W. Waddill, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. W. F. Rogers, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment was at the Monticello cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. J. S. Dunn of Warren; three sisters, Mrs. J. Tappan, Horner of Helena, Mrs. J. K. Ridgeby of New Orleans and Miss Dorothy Dunn of Warren; one brother, J. Clark Dunn, of Atlanta Georgia. Active pall-bearers at the funeral were: A. L. Greene, Hugh Moseley, Aubert Martin, Arelis Galloway, O. D. Campbell, A. Weiss, Pat Bailey, and Van Calvert. Honorary pall-bearer were: Carl Hollis, J. P. Scobey, R. H. Scobey, L. G. Hampton, O. O Axley, D. L. Purkins, W. S. Goodwin, Dr. Rufus, Martin, Dr. S. R. Herring, J. R. Ganaway, W. R. Appleton, Lee Martin, Dr. C. N. Martin, J. B. Frazer, R. W. Glasgow, M. B. McLeod and C. L. Tarleton. Ladies in charge of the flowers are: Mrs. Pat Bailey, Mrs. Lee Martin, Mrs. J. C. Harville, Mrs. S. C. Johnston, Mrs. W. F. Rogers, Mrs. W. E. Broughton **************************************************************************** 19 June 1930 D. C. HARGIS, SR. D. C. (Dan) Harris, Sr., 81 years of age, died at his home 2 miles North of Wilmar; Friday, June 6th. Mr. Harris was born in Georgia and came to Arkansas when five years of age, and the family made their home in the Rock Springs community. He had been a life long member of the Methodist church and had been actively engaged in farming up to last September when he had to give up his work due to illness. Since that time he has been confined to his home. He is survived by his wife and 4 sons, J. G. Harris, Wilmar, Travis J. Harris, El Centro, Calif., D. C. and V. H. Harris of Warren; three daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Marks, Stuttgart; Mrs. J. M. Thompson, Monticello and Mrs. Clarence Boyles, Greenville, Tenn. One sister, Mrs. Dan Hilliard of Wilmar, 20 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Rock Springs, conducted by Rev. J. W. McCain of Star City, assisted by Rev. W. B. Sullivan of Monticello and Rev Hilliard of Wilmar. **************************************************************************** 19 June 1930 J. T. McDOUGALD, JR. The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McDougald of Grady, Ark., and claimed their little son, J. T. Jr., on June 15. Little J. T. was born December 15, 1929. He leaves a father and mother, one brother and two sisters, a grandfather and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lewis of Gravel Ridge, a grandfather, Mr.. McDougald of Jersey, and a host of other relatives. Burial was at Gravel Ridge cemetery, conducted by Rev. Bone of Hermitage. **************************************************************************** 19 June 1930 MRS. IDER LIZZIE MANN Mrs. Ider Lizzie Mann, aged 63, died at her home in Sumpter Tuesday, June 17. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Stevenson, pastor of the New Hope Church of Sumpter. Burial was at Outlaw cemetery. She was born February 12, 1867, and married W. T. Mann, to which union eight children were born. Those who survive her are ; W. T. Mann, Clifton Mann, James Mann, Lilly Mann. ***************************************************************************** 19 June 1930 B. L. THOMASON B. L. Thomason of Tinsman died Thursday June 5 and was buried June 6 in the Earnest cemetery. Services were conducted by W. A. Byars. Mr. Thomason was born December 8, 1868. In October 1889, he married Eugenia Johnson and to this union five children, three girls and two boys, were born. All of these survive their father. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fannie Hunter of Tinsman, Mrs. Zula Watson of Cold Springs and Mrs. Ruth Hearnsberger of Fordyce; tow sons, Edgar Thomason of Tinsman and Doyle Thomason of Pine Bluff; his father, two sisters, and three brothers. ***************************************************************************** 26 June 1930 MRS. EUNICE HAIRSTON Ebenezer--Eunice Hairston of Star City, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Spraggins of this place, died in the Davis Hospital in Pine Bluff Wednesday, 18th, and was buried at Ebenezer church Thursday afternoon. Rev. G. L. Boles of Warren conducted the funeral service. 26 June 1930 MRS. WALTER HAIRSTON Mrs. Walter Hairston died at the Davis Hospital in Pine Bluff, June 18, 1930. She was buried at Ebenezer on the 19th. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. L. Boles. She leaves her husband, Walter A Hairston and six children. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Spraggins of Ebenezer. There are four brothers and one sister, N. S. Spraggins, W. R. Spraggins, S. H. Spraggins and Mrs. W. O. Tucker, all of Warren, and N. G. Spraggins of La Porte, Texas. Many friends came from her home, Star City, to attend the funeral. ************************************************************************** 26 June 1930 ROBERT L. KINARD Robt. L Kinard, aged 81, died at the home of his nephew, C. W Kinard, three miles west of Warren, on Monday, June 16. He was born September 8, 1848 in Georgia, but came to this county when a youth. In 1875 he married Miss Bettie Hargis and five children were born to this union. His wife and children preceded him in death. Mr. Kinard was a shoe maker and was active in his work until a short time before his death. He had been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. L. Boles, pastor of the Baptist Church in Warren, on last Tuesday, June 17. Burial was at Hargis graveyard. ****************************************************************************