Arkansas Obituaries
Benton County, Arkansas
Skaggs, Bert - Funeral services for Bert Skaggs, 65 years old, a pioneer Rogers hotel man who died at his home on West Cherry street Saturday night following an illness of several years, were help Monday with Dr. Oscar Ingold, minister of the first Christian church, officiating. Burial was in the Rogers cemetery. Mr. Skaggs was born in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1868 and moved to a farm east of Rogers when he was 15 years of age. Later he moved to Rogers where he operated the Main hotel for a number of years. He had been in poor health several years following a stroke. Mr. Skaggs is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Skaggs, one daughter Mrs. Doyle B. Woodruff of Baton Rouge, La. And two sons, Otto of Rogers and Lester of Weslaco, TX. (Rogers Democrat 12/28/1933 - Rogers Daily News 12/27/1933)
Berry, Mrs. Otto - Mrs. Otto Berry died at her home at Pawhuska, Okla. Tuesday night. She belonged to the Skaggs family which is one of the well-known pioneer families of western Benton County. Among the surviving relatives is a brother Chas Skaggs of Gravette. (Rogers Daily News, 2/14/1929)
Skaggs, Elijah - A Mr. Skaggs, 93 years old, who lived about a mile southwest of Decatur, was found dead about four o'clock Tuesday afternoon. He had left the house, going to the barn, dropping dead on the way. He was found about 30 minutes afterward and it is supposed his death was instant. He leaves his wife and son. Funeral arrangements have not been made. (Gentry Journal Advance 2/9/1928)
Elijah J. Skaggs was born July 18, 1845 and died Tuesday, February 7th, 1928. He was married to Miss Jane Mahanay, Lanes Prairie, Missouri, July 1865. To this union eight children were born, four of them are dead and those who remain are Marion Skaggs of German, Texas; Etta May of Glenn's Ferry, Idaho; Charles Skaggs of Decatur and Mrs. Otto Bury of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. There are 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. and Mrs. Skaggs spent a few years of their young married life in Missouri but moved to Arkansas, near Maysfield, then to Texas and then to Pawhuska, Oklahoma where they made their home for 21 years. They moved to Decatur in 1925 where Mr. Skaggs spent the remainder of his days. He professed faith in Christ at the age of 40 and joined the Baptist church at Mount Enterprise and has been God's faithful servant the remainder of his life. He was kind and loved by all who knew him. (Gentry Journal Advance 2/16/1928)
Skaggs, Alonzo A. - A. A. Skaggs, who became afflicted with what was diagnosed as pellagra three weeks ago, died at his home in Oldtown last Friday, Aug 29th, 1924 at 10:15 p.m. aged about 57 years. Alonzo A Skaggs was born near Raleigh, Marys County, Missouri June 7th, 1868, the son of Mr. Elijah J. Skaggs. When eight years of age he moved with his parents to this community and except for a few trips to
Texas spent his life in or near Gravette. The past few years he has conducted a barbershop and had a host of customers and friends. On Aug 15, 1894 he was married to Miss Effa E. Wilson. Three children survive: George Skaggs of Kansas City; Mrs. Tisha Martin, Tulsa, Okla. and Bonita of Gravette. Mrs. Skaggs died September 29, 1917. On Oct. 27, 1920 Mr. Skaggs and Mrs. Bessie Barnett were married. The wife and step-son Leslie Barnet, his three children, his parents, now at Pawhuska, Oklahoma, two brothers, Marion of Gorman, Texas and Charlie of Pawhuska and other relatives, survive. The funeral was conducted by his pastor, Rev. T. M. Norris, at the Baptist church Saturday afternoon and burial took place in the I. O.O. F. cemetery. The relatives have sympathy of everyone in their bereavement. (Gravette News Herald 9/5/1924)
Skaggs, infant - (from Wet Prairie) The two-week-old baby daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Edgar Skaggs died Thursday, Jan 18, 1923. (Gravette News-Herald 1/26/1923)
Skaggs, E. Wilson - E. Wilson was born in Peoria County, Ill. Sept 14, 1878; was married to Alonzo Skaggs Aug. 15, 1894; died Sept. 29, 1917 following several weeks of illness, aged 39 years. She leaves husband, three children, Mrs.' Tishie Martin of Pawhuska, Okla. And George and Bonita; also father, D. R. Wilson, two sisters, three brothers and other relatives and dear friends who morn the loss. The family has resided at Gravette some 11 years and Mrs. Skaggs has suffered much affliction for the past few years. She was a member of the Baptist church and a lady beloved by her family and all who knew her. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church by Eld. Crowley and burial took place in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The community sympathizes with the family in their bereavement. (Gravette News-Herald 10/5/1917)
Skaggs, J. W. - J. W. Skaggs, who resided in the southeast part of town, departed life early Wednesday morning, Sept 23, 1914, aged about 70 years. He had been in poor health for some time. Mr. Skaggs formerly resided on Wet Prairie for many years and he leaves numerous friends and relatives in this community; one son "Dode" Skaggs, resides here. The funeral was conducted by Claude Goodwin of the Holiness church and the interment followed at the I.O.O.F. cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended the bereaved family. (Gravette News - Herald 10/2/1914)
Skaggs, Sarah M. - Mrs. Sarah M. Skaggs died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son, Joseph "Dode", in this city, aged 88 years, March 29 last, having been born in 1834. Mrs. Skaggs had resided in Benton County 40 years, several years at Rogers. She leaves 3 sons, James, George and Joseph all of Gravette, and one daughter, Mrs. Harriet Edna Johnson, of Muskogee, Okla. The funeral was held at the Holiness tent, where the meeting is in progress, Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Revs. Mitchell and Killingsworth. Burial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Sympathy is extended the bereaved family. (Gravette News- Herald 6/23/1922)
Skaggs, Morgan W. - (from Cassville, Mo. Democrat) Morgan W. Skaggs died at his home in Seligman, Tuesday, Oct 21 of apoplexy, aged 50 years, leaving a wife and seven children to morn his death. He was born in Madison County; Arkansas then went to Rogers, Ark. And about nine years ago he located at Seligman where he operated a barber shop. He was a genial fellow and a loyal friend. The M.W.A. Camp of Seligman interred the remains in the Siligman cemetery with their beautiful and impressive ceremonies, Thursday. Mr. Skaggs, a druggist of Fayetteville, and Mr. Pace his father-in-law. Of Rogers, Ark. attended the funeral. (Rogers Democrat 10/30/1913)
Skaggs, Jesse - Jesse, the 14 year old son of Mr. And Mrs. Bert Skaggs, died Friday morning at an early hour at their home, the old H. Y. King place on the East side. Death is a result of an attack of tuberculosis of the bone with which he had suffered for several years, during which time the doctors held out but slight hope of recovery. The funeral was held at the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and was conducted by Rev. J.H. O'Bryant of Central M. E. church. Interment was made in the city cemetery. (Rogers Democrat 9/26/192)
Madison Co., Arkansas
Corley SKAGGS - Madison Co. Record, December 14, 1950
Corley Skaggs Died November 29
Thadius Corley Skaggs, 60 passed away at his home on Rte. 1, east of
Huntsville, at 5 p.m. Nov. 29. He had been ill for a long time.
He was born Dec. 4, 1890, in Madison County, and was a life-long and well known resident of this section. He was the son of Freeman Skaggs and Nancy Jane Adams-Skaggs.
Survivors are his wife, Lucy Skaggs of the home; a son, Herman Skaggs of Buhl, Idaho; a daughter, Mrs. Phoenix Ivey of Springdale; a granddaughter, Corriene Cooper of the home. A daughter, Mrs. Roy Cooper, =
died several years ago. One brother, Conley Skaggs, Oceanside, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Lida Clark of Huntsville.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at 2 p.m. December 9, conducted by the Revs. R. W. Jones and Cecil Garrison, both Baptist ministers of Huntsville. Burial was in the Huntsville cemetery with
arrangements by Brashears Funeral Home of Huntsville.
Pallbearers were Jack, Gerald and Floyd Warren, all of Huntsville, and Melvin, Morris and Willard Skaggs, all of Joplin, Mo.
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Nancy Jane Adams SKAGGS - Madison Co. Record, June 1, 1922
Mrs. F. M. Skaggs of near Huntsville, who had been in feeble health for several months, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Everett Clark, near Hindsville, where she had been visiting a short time. Paralysis was the immediate cause of her death. Interment was made in the Huntsville cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A. B. Carlock conducting the funeral service. The deceased is survived by her husband, four sons and two daughters. A more extended obituary will probably be furnished the Record.
Second Obituary for Nancy Jane Adams SKAGGS; Madison County Record, June 22, 1922
Sister Jennie Skaggs, the beloved wife of F. M. Skaggs, was born March 18, 1849; professed a living faith in Christ when eleven years old. She lived a true Christian life, faithful until death, June 4, 1922. Her spirit went to God who gave it and her body was placed in the Huntsville cemetery. Her beloved ones need not weep, because Jesus died and arose again; even so her body which is only asleep in Jesus shall hear His voice and shall come forth unto the resurrection of life, then her spirit shall be crowned with its own body -- spiritual, immortal, incorruptible - on which Jesus will have written the name of His God and the City of God, and will write upon it His new name, the glorious white robe, and wedding garment at the marriage banquet of the Lamb of God.
A. B. Carlock
BEULAH MARY BURROWS
Beulah M. Burrows, 90, a resident of Hillside Guest Home, Fort Scott, died Monday, Jan 10, 2000 at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital.
She was born Feb 24, 1909 near Gravite, Ark., the daughter of Joseph A. and Molissa A. Stalcup Skaggs. She married Oscar Burrows, Sept. 17, 1928 at Bentonville, Ark. Prior to moving to Fort Scott, the Burrows had made their home in Bronson.
She was a member of the Deerfield church of God (Holiness). One of her favorite hobbies was fishing.
Survivors include her husband, Oscar, Fort Scott Manor; two sons, Alvin D. Burrows, Shawnee, DeVaughn J. Burrows, Mission; five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Terry Burrows, two brothers, and two sisters.
Pastor Bill Smith will conduct funeral services at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan 13, at the Cheney Witt Memorial chapel. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Bronson Cemetery. Memorials are suggested by the Deerfield Church of God Holiness, or the American Heart Association. Donations may be left in care of Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701."
[Source: Fort Scott Tribune - Jan 11, 2000]
