'The old man Black, after long suffering and traveling for his health has at last been called Home. The deceased was a stranger in this part, but the people has much sympathy for the bereaved family.' Metalton News, Jan. 4, 1907

'Obituary'
Rudd, Ark., Jan 14, '07
Editor Star:
We send you the obituary notice of John A. Black. We also thank the many friends who aided us during the sickness, death and burial of our husband and father. We were in a strange land and among strangers, but kinder people we never met; we shall always hold them in remembrance. Thank God that we were led to a christian community and may He bless them one and all is our prayer.
'John A. Black was born in the town of Butler, Butler Co., Mo., June 17th 1841, and reared to manhood in that town. He enlisted in the United States army Feb. 26, 1862, and discharged Feb. 25, 1865; and moved to Lawrence county in April of the same year, and on Oct. 5th was married to Miss Elizabeth L. Pyre. He was the father of 7 children, all born in that state, two of whom passed to the other world in 1880. He moved to Barton County, Mo., where another, the oldest of the children died, leaving three daughters, all married and one son, single. We left Lamar, Barton County, Sept. 22nd. to travel for his health, but he got no better, and on Dec., 19th. he passed away.
'At the time of his death he was 65 years, 6 months, and 2 days old. He was a member of the Christian Church, and of the McCook Post G. A. R. , of Lamar, Barton County, Mo., where he has many friends.
'Elizabeth L. Black
'John F. Black.'--Jan. 25, 1907

'Uncle Dan Holman died yesterday morning at his home just west of Town. He was quite old and had been in feeble health a long time. The Star hopes to print a more extended notice later.' Jan. 4, 1907

'Daniel Holman was born on Osage, 5 miles south of Berryville, Carroll County, Ark., on August 12, 1836. He moved to Madison County, Ark., when ten years old. He was married to Miss Margaret Bowser, in 1862. He moved back to this county just west of Berryville, in 1903, where he died on Jan. 3, 1907.'
'He leaves a widow and eight children living, one child dead; 34 grandchildren living, and nine dead; and six great-grandchildren living. Mr. Holman was a good citizen and had the good will of all.' Jan. 25, 1907

Died. 'Mrs. J. H. Jackson died in her home in Berryville, Ark., on Friday night, Dec. 28, 1906. The funeral obsequies were conducted by Rev. J. H. Spurlin at the Baptist church on the following afternoon and her body was interred in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
'Mary A. Jackson was the daughter of George M. Gentry, now deceased. She was reared on Kings River, 6 miles northeast of Berryville. She professed her faith in Christ and joined the Baptist Church in that township in 1870. On January 15, 1874;, she was married to J. H. Jackson, who survives her. By this union she was the mother of seven children, i. e. W. F. Jackson, H. G. Jackson of Ft. Scott, Kan.; A. M. Jackson, and Clarcie Jackson, of Berryville; Ellen I. Atkinson and Pearl Downs of LaGrande, Oregon; and Lora Jenkins of Aurora, Mo. The father and all the children were with the mother except Miss Clarcie, who is in Colorado.
'Mrs. Jackson has been an invalid for many years, and at times suffered greatly. The family have the sympathy of many friends and relatives in their bereavement.' Jan. 4, 1907.

'Uncle John Standley has rented his farm to Bart Buttery and has gone to Carrollton, Mo., where his family lives....' Rock House News, Jan. 11, 1907

'On Tuesday morning quite a serious accident happened to the street car at Eureka springs. In coming down the mountain below the Crescent Hotel the motorman lost control of the car and it went at a rapid speed till it reached the foot of the grade where it left the track and dashed against the cliff opposite the auditorium with such force that it was partially demolished. Besides the motorman there were two passengers. They were considerably bruised, one of the passengers D. W. H. Pearce, who was quite an old gentleman, was seriously injured. The officials of the electric company had Dr. Pearce taken to the Hotel Dieu and given the best of care, but he died that night....' Jan. 25, 1907

'Dr. W. H. Pearce who died from injuries sustained in the street car wreck at Eureka Springs last week, had quite a fortune laid up. In some old clothing in the room where he stopped were found certificates of deposit for $10,000 in an Illinois bank, and notes for as much more.' Feb. 1, 1907

'Granville Norris, one of Hickory township's best citizens, gave us a call while at the county seat Tuesday. Mr. Norris has recently returned from a visit with relatives in Tennessee. he informed us of meeting an uncle there 89 years old.' Feb. 1, 1907

'On Thursday of last week Joe Bishop of Osage was 76 years old and he celebrated the event by having a number of his friends to take dinner with him on that day. Mrs. Bishop is a fine cook and always sets a good table.' Feb. 22, 1907.

Mrs. R. W. Goudelock Dead.
'A message was received here last Friday which brought the sad news that Mrs. R. W. Goudelock was dead and that the remains would be brought to Eureka Springs to be buried next day. There was no embalmer at Porter to prepare the body for shipment and she was buried there on Saturday. 'On Feb. 3rd, while visiting at Eureka Springs, Mrs. Goudelock received a telegram from Porter, I. T., stating that Mrs. Roscoe Garrett, her daughter who resided there, was quite sick with pneumonia. Mrs. Goudelock departed at once to be with here daughter. In a few days she was stricken with the same malady and died on last Friday morning, her husband, Miss Addie and Hamlet Goudelock being present and attending the funeral...' Feb. 22, 1907

In Memoriam. 'Theresa J. Garvin was born in Georgia, April 23, 1843, was united in marriage to Robert W. Goudelock, Dec. 16, 1860. Followed Christ in Baptism Nov. 1863. Removed from Georgia to Arkansas in 1870. Departed this life Feb. 13, 1907.
'She leaves a husband, seven children and a host of friends to mourn her loss...Ladies Missionary Society.' March 22, 1907.

'Uncle John R. Griffin has been covering the "old parlor" and will move back again, so if you see a long smile on his face, just say he has come back to the 'happy hunting grounds'.' Rock house News, March 1, 1907.

'Miss Fannie W. Hawkins died at Eureka Springs on last Friday. Miss Hawkins was an elderly lady and resided here for some time, but returned to Eureka several months ago.' March 1, 1907

Died. 'Miss Elizabeth Hodge passed into eternity at 3 o'clock Sunday morning Feb. 3rd, 1907, at the home of her son K. J. Hodge, in Berryville, Ark. Next Friday she would be 90 years old. About three years ago she had a fall which left her a paralytic and helpless. During her long illness she had the kind of attention of her loved ones.
'The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. A. Lark Monday afternoon at the Methodist church, amid a large gathering of stricken relatives and sympathizing friends. After which the remains were laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
'Miss Elizabeth Bobo was born in Bedford Co., Tennessee, on March 15, 1817, she was converted and joined the Methodist church in 1835, and was a consistent christian the remainder of the life. During the following year she was united in marriage to Nathan Hodge. In 1856 they moved to Carroll Co., Ark., where she has resided continuously until her demise; the last 25 years she has lived with her son Jackson Hodge in Berrybille. Nathan Hodge her husband, died at their home in Carrollton in 1865. She was the mother of nine children, three of who survive her, namely, K. J. Hodge, W. H. Hodge, and Mrs. James McCleary, all residing in Berryville. She also leaves many grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.' March 8, 1907

'George Wright, an old settler of Grandview, leaves soon to join his wife and daughter in Southern California....' Times Echo, E. S.

'Uncle Jasper Roberts who has been sick for many months is recovering. Sunday he was able to be out and went over to A. O. Webb's and was weighted. He has gained 9 pounds since moving to Berryville.' March 22, 1907

'Mrs. Caroline Goforth died at her home near Denver Thursday night of last week at an advanced old age. Interment was made in the Denver cemetery Friday evening, funeral services being conducted by Eld. R. A. Martin. Mrs. Goforth leaves three sons, Jack Goforth, Rufus Goforth, and Riley Martin. She was also the step-mother of William, James and Jesse Goforth, Mrs. W. C. Russell and Mrs. H. M. Butler.' Green Forest items, March 29, 1907.

'James Turner left Saturday afternoon for a week visit with his son, Tom Turner, at Bolivar, Mo. Mr. Turner was 60 years old Tuesday and Tom's family gave a big dinner to honor the event, at which three generations were present.' City Items, March 29, 1907

'Mrs. Susan Coyle and grandson Chester, returned to their home near Monett last Saturday. Mrs. Coyle is the mother of our townsman, Richard Goldsby, and came to assist in nursing her grandson, Newton Goldsby who had an attack of pneumonia.' April 5, 1907

'James Maples died at his home in New Mexico on last Friday. The corpse passed through here Monday eve and was interred the following day near his old home in Boone County. Judge J. S. Maples and Crit Maples, brothers of the deceased, accompanied the remains from Berryville to Boone County.' City Items, April 5, 1907

'Uncle Billie Freeman, the oldest citizen of Berryville, is out in town almost daily. He will be 93 years old next month.' April 5, 1907

'Grandma Hollinsworth died Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock, at the home of her son, George Hollinsworth in the west part of town. The funeral was deferred till today to await the arrival of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Martin, who came in from Channing, Texas, last evening.' City Items, April 5, 1907.

Died. Mrs. C. W. Hollingsworth after a short illness at the home of her son, George Hollinsworth in Berryville, died on Wednesday morning, April 3, 1907. Funeral services were conducted by Re. J. H. Spurlin Thursday evening and the remains were laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery "Mary Vandygriff was born in Warren County, Tenn., on March 4, 1830. She was married to Mr. C. W. Hollingsworth in that state on Aug. 4, 1849. Mr. Hollinsworth died near Berryville in 1897. "Her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Martin and grandson, Grover Martin, who resides at Channing, Texas, arrived on the 4th inst. and attended the funeral. 'We sympathize with the relatives in the loss of their loved one. 'Mrs. Martin and Grover left yesterday for their home at Channing.' April 12, 1907

In Memoriam.

'On Monday, Mar. 25, 1907, at 4 P.M. surrounded by a host of sympathizing friends and loving relatives, the soul of Mrs. Mary Denton passed peacefully and sweetly into the Great Beyond, after a brief struggle with pneumonia which baffled medical skill and her indominable willpower.
'The deceased was born near Osage in Carroll county, April 30, 1830 and was married Nov. 8, 1848 to Col. Tilford Denton, and to this union were born ten sons and three daughters seven of who preceeded father and mother to the everlasting home not made with hands.
'The Remaining sons are Seborn S. Denton, J. Ross Denton, Charlie s. Denton, and H. Loss Denton, Vol W. Denton and W. Garland Denton.
'She who was so passionately fond of spring time and beautiful flowers, faded and drooped just as all nature was putting forth such sweet promises of life and hope and it is a sweet relief to feel that Mother still lives and shall forever dwell in the Sweet Green Fields of Eden.
'Mother, thou has left behind thee the record of stainless life, the sacred memory of a patient and intensely devoted mother, and though our hearts are crushed, we know thou has gained that everlasting place which passeth all understanding.
'Verily, the gates of life did lift and pass the worn out pilgrim into eternal springtide amid the youth, where the limbs never ache nor the eyes grow dim, and staff of the exhausted an decrepit pilgrim shall become the immortal athlete.
'M. R. D.' April 5, 1907