SAM JENKINS – December 6, 1918 Dresden Newspaper. Sam Jenkins, aged 20 years. Son of the late Fonzo, died Sunday at his home near Greenfield, following a short illness of influenza and pneumonia.
ROBERT JENKINS December 13, 1918 issue of the Dresden newspaper. SECOND TO DIE Robert Jenkins, who was about 25 years of age, died Saturday at the home of his mother, west of Greenfield, after an illness of influenza. He was a married man and is survived by his wife and mother. Just last week his brother, Sam Jenkins, 20 years of age, died of the same disease, and other members of the family are down with it.
ROBERT JENKINS #2 Greenfield newspaper. Robert Jenkins died at his home Friday night of pneumonia and flu. His brother Sammie Jenkins died in the same home only a few days ago of the same trouble. He was buried at Brock’s Chapel Sunday, and funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.G. Nall of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his young wife, his mother and two sisters. He was a quiet hard working young man of sterling qualities and will be greatly missed in his community. Submitted by Linda Jenkins Cates
ARCHIE LEWIS JOHNSON Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas Democrat paper May 9, 1930 Archie Lewis Johnson, age 85 years and 9 days, died at his home here in Clinton Saturday morning May 3, 1930, terminating an illness of more than one year. Interment took place at the family burying ground on the farm east of town Sunday afternoon, following services at the home conducted by Rev. J.M. Hughes. “Uncle Lewis’ as the deceased was familiarly known to his friends and acquaintances, was born in Weekly County, Tenn., April 24, 1845, being the eldest child of a family of fourteen. In Obine County, Tenn., on Feb. 13, 1873, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Morris. To their union twelve children, ten boys and two girls were born and seven of whom, with the mother, survive, as follows: Lum, Dick and John of Clinton, Floyd and Porter of Cleveland, Ohio, and Amanda and Nan of Clinton. “Uncle Lewis” came to Arkansas in 1877, arriving in Clinton Jan. 1st, and settling on a farm east of town and which he continued to own until time of his death. In 1899 the family moved to Clinton where they have since made their home. Soon after his removal to Clinton Uncle Lewis engaged in the mercantile business, but continued operation of his farm. Because of failing health he retired from business activities about five years since. A man of indomitable energy and frugal habits he succeeded in obtaining a competency of this world’s goods and left his family well provided for. Besides his immediate family Mr. Johnson is survived by two brothers, Monroe Johnson of Kennon, Tenn., and Dallas Johnson of Reaves, Tenn. In their bereavement the family have the sympathy of may friends.
Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness shown us and words of sympathy spoken during the illness and following the death of our beloved husband and father, A.L. Johnson. Also for the beautiful floral offerings. May God reward as you so richly deserve. Mrs. Mary Johnson and Children. Submitted by Donnie Pickard.
AMANDA FOWLER JONES Jones (Mary Amanda Fowler Underwood} found in the Jones Family Bible now being held by Kay Davis. Died on the 1st day of July 1892. Sister Mary Amanda Fowler Jones, consort of Adolphus Jones and daughter of Dr. Underwood. She professed religion in August 1882. Was baptized by Elder J. N. Wright and joined the Johnson Grove Baptist Church which she remained a member until her death. She was present at our June meeting, at the next we laid her in the grave near her church. Her sickness was short, her death triumphant. she leaves a husband, five children and some brothers and sisters to morn their loss. Children remember her advice and prepare to meet her. Submitted by Bob Killebrew
JEWEL MARIE MORRIS JONES Jewel Marie Morris JONES, oldest daughter of Thadious and Florence MORRIS, was born Aug 18, 1906; died April 7, 1937; age 30 years, eight months, 20 days. She was married to Buddy JONES April 12, 1926. To this union was born one sweet little girl, Geneva, who with her father, is left to mourn their loss. Jewel became a Christian at the age of 20 and continued in the faith until the end of life. She leaves, besides her husband and little girl, a father, mother, three brothers, three sisters, and a host of friends, for she had a smile and pleasant word for all with whom she came in contact. An angel form walks o’er the earth with silent tread; He bears our best loved things away, And we then call them dead. – One Who Loved Her. Submitted by Ann Westbrook Radcliff
ANDREW J. KILLEBREW From the Dresden Enterprise, Friday October 16, 1925 Andrew J. Killebrew was born Dec. 19, 1843; died October 8, 1825, age 81 years, nine months and 19 days.He was married to Evelin Francis Hodges Dec. 10, 1866. To this union three children were born-two girls and one boy. Bettie, the older girl preceded her mother and father to the grave several years ago. Uncle Andrew never joined any church, but was a firm believer in the Primitive Baptist and always attended church regular and helped to look after the welfare of the church. He enlisted in the Confederate army in April 1863 and made a true soldier from then to the close of the war. He was a kind husband and father, and was always cheerful with all his friends. He was a leading citizen and was always found on the right side of all questions. The remains were laid to rest Friday at Little Zion after services by Rev. T. N. Hale. Submitted by Martha Smith
EMMA BLAKEMORE KILLEBREW from the Weakley Co. Tennessee Newspaper, May 1942. On Thursday evening April 9th 1942 Mrs. Emma Klllebrew passed away, just peacefully and quietly passed away. She became seriously ill with a heart attack a few days previous her death and suffered a lot until she reached an unconscious stage of several hours. Mrs. Killebrew was 95 years old and lived in Martin, Ralston, or in this section all her life. She held her membership at Ralston Methodist church where her funeral was conducted Saturday afternoon in the presence of a full house of friends and loved ones. Before her marriage she was a Blakemore, one of 19 children. The old home place where her parents resided with their large family was about one mile south of Ralston and is sill referred to as the OLD BLAKEMORE place. While the house has been torn away for several years. As a family, the Blakemore’s were held in the highest esteem, A people of high ideals and strong convictions the right principals of living. Out of the 19 children, 13 were reared to manhood and womanhood. In time one by one stepped out to constitute a home of their own. May I say sincerely from reference of older people they had a sound foundation upon which to start and a good backing. I mean came from a Christian home of influence and discipline which lead to noble man and women capable of constituting home of the best type. We see the home of these children dotted all around us and as expected are homes to be proud of.
Mrs. Killebrew was an outstanding character in many respects. Back in her early days of activity when doctors and nurses were fewer than we have now she was one to volunteer to their needs, no doubt she has made more shrouds and ministered in laying out the dead more than any one in her time, for she was a talented seamstress and found joy in serving others. In my earliest recollection of her I began hearing these expressions, “Aunt Em Killebrew is a wonderful character”, Aunt Em did so and so for us, I can’t forget her”. I have continually heard this all these years which further impressed me with her useful and un-reserving life.
Aunt Em was a lover if children and readily made friends with them. In an usual way they clung to her as a pal. She mastered the art of winning the love and friendship of all ages. At her funeral one of the impressive features was about 12 or 14 junior boys and girls were flower bearers. For several years she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mattie Carmichael who was ever watchful and attentive to every need.
There is only one sure guarantee for one to live to be old and that’s from God’s on word, “Honor thy father and mother that thy days may be long on earth”. God is the insurance agent, the policy is written in the above few words, the dues to be paid is to honor thy father and mother. We feel that this promise was fulfilled in the life of Mrs. Killebrew and in her going she was the deserving recipient in rich rewards when she entered those pearly gates and met her Lord for truly she not only honored her father and mother but illuminated out and out to love and honor God, her home, her children, her neighbors and friends. She learned early in life and practiced our Lords great command “LOVE”. She did love God and humanity and ministered unto their needs exemplifying in a large measure the sprit of Christ. Those who knew Mrs. Killebrew will say “Amen” to every word but will probably add “not enough said”. by Mrs. George Walling, Martin, Tennessee. Submitted by Martha Smith