Obituaries - E
All these obituaries are for people (or their spouse) related to my husband, me, or our grandchildren. They may not be exact wording of the actual obituary as I may have changed abbreviation to full word or added punctuation and left out some items. Most of the time I will have the hard-copy obituary that I will share. If you would like a copy of this hard-copy obituary, please send me an e-mail with "Related Obituary" in the subject line. In the message of the e-mail be sure to show the full name of the person as shown on the webpage as well as the URL for the page.
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Ellis, James Alexander "Jim"
The death angel visited the home of Frank Ellis at Mankins, Texas, June 15, taking his loving brother Jim Ellis. He was 26 years, 11 months, and one day old being born July 14, 1898. He was born and raised in Pulaski County near Halstead, till about 16 years ago. His father, F. P., or Pierce Ellis, died 11 years ago. He married Ida Willis of Benton, 7 years ago. He is survived by his wife and 2 small children Margaret, 4 years and Troy, age 2 years, one baby, Geraldine, who was called to her heavenly home 5 years ago. Also survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Burnett of Little Rock, R-7, and his wife's mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Willis of North Benton. Sisters.--.Mrs. W. L. Kessler of Little Rock, Mrs. Wylie Willis of Benton, Miss Mattie Ellis of Little Rock, R-7, by 4 brothers -- Frank Ellis of Mankins, Texas; Laborn and Pierce of Little Rock R-7, Albert, who was with him in Texas; a half-brother Fred Ellis of Little Rock and half sister, Mrs. John Crow of Little Rock, West 12th St. [poem]. By one who loved him. (Benton Courier; July 2, 1925; page 4) Obituary | Rootsweb WCP
Ewell, Dora Gardenhire
Mrs. Dora Gardenhire Ewell, aged 67, of Benton died Sunday. She was a member of the Owensville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Frank Ewell. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Owensville Baptist Church. Burial will be at Owensville Cemetery by Ashby Funeral Service. [Benton Courier, September 20, 1971, page 3]