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     His Social Security Number was 491-32-4332.⁸ Adley Hendrix Caldwell was buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.⁵ He was born on September 26, 1916 at Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.^8,4,9 He married Lola B. Upton on August 28, 1940 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri; The obituary has a marriage date Aug 16, 1940.^3,4 Adley Hendrix Caldwell died on February 12, 2007 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 90.^8,4,9 He Adley Hendrix Caldwell, 90, of Scottsdale passed away on February 12, 2007. He was born on September 26, 1916 in Oxford, Arkansas. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Scottsdale. Adley graduated from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, class of 1939. Since he had participated in ROTC, he entered the army as a Second Lieutenant and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas in the horse drawn 3rd field artillery. He married Lola Upton on August 16, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri. He served in WWII in the South Pacific and remained in active reserves till he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Adley worked for the Kansas Inspection Bureau after settling in the K.C. area. He was a lifetime member of the Blue Goose International. He was also a lifetime member of the Hayes Masonic Lodge. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ida Jane and Adlai Caldwell; 5 sisters; 1 brother and many friends. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, February 14, at Green Acres Mortuary. Family requests memorial donations be given to the church or charity of their choice. on February 15, 2007.⁴

     Davis Stroud Patterson was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.² His Social Security Number was 431-03-7499.³ He was born on January 19, 1904 at Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.^3,2 He married Vera Marie Caldwell, daughter of Albert H. "Adlai" Caldwell and Ida Jane Croom, circa 1924.^1,4 Davis Stroud Patterson died on January 20, 1996 at Rogers, Benton Co., Arkansas, at age 92.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 230-09-8553.⁵ Elva Mae Secrest was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on March 17, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,4 As of November 27, 1937,her married name was Poff.³ She married Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr., son of Charles Otis "Charlie" Poff Sr. and Cynthia Belle Gillespie, on November 27, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Elva Mae Secrest and Charles Otis "Charlie" "Brother" Poff Jr. were divorced on November 10, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Elva Mae Secrest died on March 13, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^2,5 She Elva Secrest McRoy, 84, of Salem, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006. She was the widow of Elisha Alton McRoy. Surviving are her daughters, Peggy Liffick and Gertrude Musick of Corona, Calif; son, Alvin Poff, Roanoke; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Roberta Moore, Gladys Brown, and Louise Jones, all of Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 16, 2006.²

     Oler Cleveland Martin was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.⁵ His Social Security Number was 431-66-5684.⁶ He was born on May 13, 1890 at Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas; The WWI Draft Registartion card has a birth date of May 13, 1889.^3,6,4,5 He married Effie Jane Caldwell, daughter of Albert H. "Adlai" Caldwell and Ida Jane Croom, on July 24, 1909 at Fulton Co., Arkansas.^1,7,5,8 Oler Cleveland Martin died on November 6, 1972 at Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas, at age 82.^7,5

     His Social Security Number was 431-58-2046.⁴ Noel P. Martin was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.³ He was born on August 18, 1911 at Arkansas.^1,4,3 He married Lotha Cantrell on August 1, 1931 at Fulton Co., Arkansas.⁵ Noel P. Martin died on June 5, 1993 at age 81.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 538-28-2217.³ Albert Vernon Martin was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.⁴ He was born on January 26, 1914 at Arkansas.^3,5 He married Maybelle Cantrell on November 19, 1932 at Union, Fulton Co., Arkansas.^5,3 Albert Vernon Martin died on December 18, 1975 at Arkansas at age 61.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 429-04-6775.⁴ Erma Lee Martin was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.³ She was born on April 8, 1916 at Arkansas.^2,3,4 As of November 10, 1938,her married name was Smith.³ She married Leo Smith on November 10, 1938 at Fulton Co., Arkansas.³ Erma Lee Martin died on November 23, 1999 at age 83.^3,4

     Ida Marie "Sue" Martin was born on January 27, 1923 at Arkansas.^1,5,6 As of February 28, 1942,her married name was Hatman.⁶ She married Andrew J. "Andy" Hatman on February 28, 1942 at Fulton Co., Arkansas.^5,6,3,4

     John Barton Ballard was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.³ His Social Security Number was 498-10-2722.⁶ He was born on May 26, 1888 at Newhope, Izard Co., Arkansas.^7,6,4 He married Virgie Lee Caldwell, daughter of Albert H. "Adlai" Caldwell and Ida Jane Croom, on September 8, 1909 at Izard Co., Arkansas.^8,5 John Barton Ballard died in July, 1969 at Arkansas at age 81.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 492-10-5103.⁷ Connor Caldwell Ballard was buried at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.² He was born on March 2, 1915 at Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.^7,4,8 He married Elsie Ruth Lawrence on July 3, 1938 at Izard Co., Arkansas.¹ Connor Caldwell Ballard married Hazel Floy Dent on March 12, 1940 at West Plains, Howell Co., Missouri.⁹ Connor Caldwell Ballard and Elsie Ruth Lawrence were divorced on October 23, 1943 at Independence Co., Arkansas.³ Connor Caldwell Ballard died on November 20, 1976 at Arkansas at age 61.^7,8

     Charles Arlie Ballard was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington.^5,6,7 He married Neva Irene Dillard. Charles Arlie Ballard was born on December 5, 1918 at Oxford, Izard Co., Arkansas.^3,5,6,7 He married Fayette Mae Carter on January 22, 1942 at Howell Co., Missouri.⁴ Charles Arlie Ballard and Fayette Mae Carter were divorced before December, 1959.⁸ Charles Arlie Ballard and Neva Irene Dillard were divorced on May 30, 1986 at Whatcom Co., Washington.⁹ Charles Arlie Ballard died on May 19, 2000 at Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington, at age 81.^5,6,7,10 He Visitation for Charles A. Ballard of Bellingham will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Jones-Moles Funeral Home. A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Ballard, 81, died Friday, May 19, 2000, in Bellingham. Mr. Ballard was born Dec. 5, 1918, to John and Vergie (Caldwell) Ballard in Calico Rock, Ark. Mr. Ballard served in the U.S. Air Force and worked in construction. Survivors include son Rick Ballard of Bellingham, daughter Melody Killebrew of Arkansas, two grandchildren and many other relatives. on May 27, 2000.⁷

     Delia Daniels was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^2,3 She was born in June, 1876 at Gainesville, Ozark Co., Missouri.^4,3 As of February 21, 1897,her married name was Caldwell.¹ She married Edwin Harmon Caldwell, son of Amos P. Caldwell and Rebecca Jane Hendricks, on February 21, 1897 at Iron Co., Missouri.^1,5 Delia Daniels died on July 12, 1960 at Chickasawba, Mississippi Co., Arkansas, at age 84.^2,3 She Services for Mrs. E. H. Caldwell, 84, longtime resident of this area will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Cobb Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Harold Ray. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Caldwell died yesterday at Chickasawba Hospital. She came to Barfield in 1913 with her husband, the late E. H. Caldwell, who was a school teacher for many years here. Mrs. Caldwell was a member of the Methodist Church and was instrumental in forming the first Sunday school class in the Reese community. She is a native of Gainesville, Mo., and leaves two daughters, Mrs. Essie Lendennie and Mrs. Lagrone Whittle of Blytheville; a son, Herschel Caldwell, Durham, N.C; an adopted daughter, who is her grand-daughter, Mrs. Paul E. Reimer of Orlando, Fla; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. on July 13, 1960.³

     Cassie Caldwell was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas; Her obituary says the burial was in Elmwood Cemetery.^4,6 She was born on December 30, 1905 at Missouri.⁷ As of July 15, 1930,her married name was Hargett.⁵ She married Pascal Amos "Pat" Hargett on July 15, 1930 at Arkansas.^5,8,7 Cassie Caldwell died on July 4, 1938 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas, at age 32.^9,7,6 She Mrs. Cassie Caldwell Hargett, teacher in the Mississippi county school system for the past nine years, died at the Walls hospital Monday noon after having been ill for several weeks from malarial fever and a hear ailment complication. Mrs. Hargett, who was 32 years of age, was the wife of Pascell Hargett and the mother of a 16 months old daughter, Patricia Ann. The Rev. George W. Patterson, pastor of the First Christian church, conducted the rites this afternoon at the home ot Mrs. Hargett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Caldwell, and burial was made at Elmwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were T. J. Jackson, U. C. Mullins, Frank Whitworth, Alton Jaggers, Joe Applebaum and Arch Lindsey. Mrs. Hargett, who was cited by educators of this county as one of the best first grade teachers the county school system ever had, had taught, in the school at Number Nine for the past seven years. A native of Missouri, she moved to Blytheville when a child and after graduating from the city high school attended Arkansas State Teachers college, at Conway, and later did special work at Arkansas State college, Jonesboro. She is also survived by two brothers, Herschel Caldwell of Durham, N.C., who is here, and Chester Caldwell, of here, and two sisters, Mrs. Essie Landennie, and Mrs. Lagrone Whittle, also of this city. on July 5, 1938.⁶

     Elmyra Caldwell was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^2,3 Her married name was Whittle.⁵ She married Edd Lagrone Whittle.^5,3 Elmyra Caldwell was born on June 1, 1912 at Des Arc, Iron Co., Missouri.^2,3 She died on August 7, 1976 at Memphis, Shelby Co., Tennessee, at age 64.^2,3 She Mrs. Elmyra Whittle, 64, deputy Mississippi County treasurer and widow of Lagrone Whittle, died Saturday in St. Joseph Hospital in Memphis. Born in Des Arc, Mo., she had lived in Blytheville since 1914, was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church and was a member of the Blytheville B&PW chapter. She leaves one son, Eddie Joe Whittle of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Lendennie of Blytheville and Mrs. Reimer of Woodland, Calif; one brother, Herschel Caldwell of Durham, N. C; And one grandchild. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Cobb Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Glenn Artt officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. on August 9, 1976.³

     His Social Security Number was 430-03-0931.¹⁰ Chester Abbott Caldwell was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^3,4 He was born on December 26, 1897 at Gainesville, Ozark Co., Missouri.^10,2,3,4 He married Ruth V. Hughes circa 1926.^1,3,11,12 Chester Abbott Caldwell died on March 30, 1960 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas, at age 62.^3,4 He Services for Chester Abbott Caldwell, 61, Blytheyille planter and ginner, will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Cobb Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. C. F. Pitts. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. Caldwell died suddenly yesterday aflernoon when he sustained a heart attack on Blytheville Country Club's golf course and was subsequently rushed to Chickasawba Hospital. In addition to his farming and ginning interests, he was a member of the board of directors of First National Bank and Blytheville Federal Savings and Loan Assn. He came to this county with his father, the late E. H. Caldwell, who arrived at Barfield in 1914 to teach school. Mr. Caldwell was active in sports in this area as a young man and played varsity baseball at the University of Alabama while a student there. Later, he played semi-pro baseball in the mid-south. He served on the board of Drainage District Nine and was a former president of Blytheville Lions Club and the Country Club. He was a member of First Baptist Church and was a Mason. He was a native of Gainesville, Mo. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ruth Caldwell; two sons, Chester Abbott Caldwell, Jr., and Dan Caldwell, both of Blytheville; his mother, Mrs. Delia Caldwell, Blytheville; two sisters, Mrs. Lagrone Whittle and Mrs. Essie Lendennie, both of Blytheville, and two grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Hershel Caldwell, a famous Blytheville High School and University of Alabama football player who is a member of the coaching staff of Duke University, Durham, N.C. The family has requested that any memorials go to Mississippi County Heart Fund, c/o J. F. Etchieson, Box 484, Blytheville. Pallbearers will be Eugene Still, E. M. Regenold, W. J. Pollard, E. B. Gee, Sr., Frank Whitworth, L. E. Old, Jack Horner, Albert Taylor, Riley Jones, J. V. Gates, B. B. Goodman and Fred Fleeman. on March 31, 1960.³

     Ruth V. Hughes Mrs. Ruth H. Caldwell, 85, widow of Chester A. Caldwell, Sr., died Tuesday, Dec. 19 at her home in Blytheville. Born at Huffman, Mrs. Caldwell was a member of a pioneer family and a direct descendant of the founder of Huffman. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Blytheville, a graduate of Ouachita Baptist College and a member of PIO Chapter N. Survivors include two sons, Chester A. Caldwell, Jr and Daniel Huffman Caldwell, both of Blytheville; two sisters, Mrs. Iris H. Fleming of Richmond, V., and Mrs Cora Davis of Darlington, S.C; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Larry Kindrick officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery.³ She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^3,1 Her Social Security Number was 432-82-1032.⁴ She was born on August 4, 1904 at Huffman, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^4,3,1 As of circa 1926,her married name was Caldwell.⁵ She married Chester Abbott Caldwell, son of Edwin Harmon Caldwell and Delia Daniels, circa 1926.^5,6,3,2 Ruth V. Hughes died on December 19, 1989 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas, at age 85.^4,3,1

     Chester Abbott Caldwell Jr. Mr. Chester Abbott Caldwell Jr., 84, a lifelong resident of Blytheville, passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Mr. Caldwell was born Sept. 18, 1928, in Blytheville, to Chester Abbott and Ruth Hughes Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell was a graduate of Blytheville High School and Duke University. He was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity, a veteran of the Korean War and retired as a Major in the United States Air Force. He spent his entire working career as a farmer and cotton ginner and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Caldwell is survived by his wife, Doris Bean Caldwell of the home; Two daughters, Catherine Caldwell Canale of Memphis and Constance Caldwell Walker of Montgomery, Ala; A son, Chester Abbott Caldwell III of Abilene, Texas; Four grandsons, Zachary David Caldwell and Samuel Abbott Caldwell, both of Abilene, Texas, and James Edward Walker IV of Montgomery, Ala., and A brother, Daniel Huffman Caldwell of Blytheville. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Elmwood Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Baillio will officiate.³ He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.³ He married Doris Bean.³ Chester Abbott Caldwell Jr. was born on September 18, 1928 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.³ He died on January 30, 2013 at Arkansas at age 84.³

     Daniel Huffman "Dan" Caldwell was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.⁷ He married Mary Alice “Mame” Wroten.^5,8 Daniel Huffman "Dan" Caldwell was born on October 4, 1929 at Blytheville, Mississippi Co., Arkansas.^5,7 He died on July 6, 2020 at Mississippi Co., Arkansas, at age 90.⁵ He Daniel Huffman Caldwell of Blytheville peacefully departed this life on July 6, 2020, surrounded by family at the age of 90. Born and raised in Blytheville to the late Chester Abbott and Ruth Hughes Caldwell, Dan graduated from Blytheville High School and Duke University, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. He then served in the Air Force during the Korean War before returning “home”. He was much beloved by his family and the Blytheville community. Dan was an avid sports fan embracing both St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Duke College basketball. He also loved fishing and playing golf. His true passions, however, were his family and the family farm. Dan spent 48 seasons farming alongside his brother Chester Caldwell Jr. Retiring from agriculture in 2002, Dan then obtained his real estate license and joined forces with his wife, Mary Alice “Mame” Caldwell, at Century 21 McWaters Realty, where they worked tirelessly together until her death in 2012. Dan was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mame; brother, Chester; and faithful long-time canine companion Weasel, who accompanied Dan’s every step and truck ride. He leaves three children, Daniel Caldwell, Jr. of Princess Anne, Md., Cecilia Wroten Caldwell (Linda) of Maple Glen, Penn., and Edwin Harmon Caldwell (Karen) of Franklin, Tenn; four grandchildren, Lydia Ruth and Henry Huffman Caldwell of Pennsylvania and Anna Sophia and Langston Cooper Caldwell of Tennessee. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the family will host a celebration of Dan’s life at a later date. In the sweet by and by we will meet on that beautiful shore.... on July 10, 2020.⁵

     Susan Victoria Gunter was buried at Mills Cemetery, Soak Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 15, 1860 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^4,5,2 As of April 15, 1880,her married name was Terry.^1,6 She married Ballard Preston Terry, son of Samuel Ballard Terry and Lucinda DeWeese, on April 15, 1880 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^6,7,2 Susan Victoria Gunter died on March 28, 1894 at West Virginia at age 33.^4,3