Obituary Notices

Stella Lula (Rouse) Johnson Beegle
Memphis Press-Scimitar / Memphis Commercial Appeal September 1956


Mrs. Stella Beegle- Mrs. Stella Beegle, who moved to Little Rock from Memphis in May, died about 4 p.m. yesterday at the home there of her sister, Mrs. A.D. Williams. She was 57.
Mrs. Beegle was born in Como, Mo., and moved to Memphis in 1937. She served as cook on several Mississippi River towboats before her health failed three years ago. She was the widow of Franklin Beegle, who died in 1935. She was a Baptist.
She leaves three sons, Melvin, Charles, and Francis Marion Beegle of Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Aaron Decker and Mrs. G. W. Moore of Memphis and Mrs. E. P. Rubenstein of Booneville, Miss.; another sister, Mrs. Gertrude Brown of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Furman House of Littleton, Col., and Ed Rouse of Little Rock and 15 grandchildren.
Services at 2 P.M. tomorrow at National Funeral Home, Rev. John Gilbert officiating. Burial in Forest Hill.

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BEEGLE--At residence, 914 S. Cedar, Little Rock, Ark., September 16, 1956: MRS. STELLA L. BEEGLE, 57 years. Mother of Mrs. Mary Virginia Decker; Francis M. Beegle; Charles Edwin Beegle; Melvin Leroy Beegle; and Mrs. Lavonia E. Moore, all of Memphis. Also, Mrs. Dorothy L. Rubenstein, Booneville, Miss. Sister of Furman Rouse, Mrs. A. D. Williams, and Edward Rouse, all of Little Rock, Ark. Also Mrs. Gertrude Brown, Phoenix, Ariz.
Services 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, National Funeral Home. Rev. John Gilbert Interment Forest Hill.


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Abner Nimrod Childress
Rayville LA and Greenwood MS newspapers


DEATH OF A. N. CHILDRESS

"Died at the home of his daughter Mrs. T. W. Harrison, Tuesday, October 11th, at Ingleside, Mr. A. N. Childress. The deceased lived in Sunflower County, and was on his way home from Owens Wells when he was taken sick and died. For a number of years he was a resident of this county, and was known far and near as being an upright and honorable citizen. To his many friends he was true and to his wife and children he was exceedingly kind. To his bereaved wife and daughters we extend sincere condolence. ------------Greenwood Enterprise.

This piece of sad news will come as a shock to Mr. Childress's many Richland Parish friends. He lived here for many years and was always regarded just as he was when he died, "an upright and honorable citizen"
The deceased has still a daughter living here, Mrs. W. T. Cook, and to her to other members of the family we extend sympathy and consolation."
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".....cere Christian, having been for many years a consistent member of the Presbyterian church.
He came to this state in 1890 from Tuscaloosa, Ala., and located on the Oakwood Plantation near Roebuck. He was twice married and leaves two daughters by his first marriage, Mrs. T. W. Harrison of Ingleside, and Mrs. W. T. Cook, of Rayville, La., one daughter, Maggie by his last marriage, who with his devoted wife is left to mourn his loss, and who have our deepest sympathy. He met death as an old soldier, bravely and uncomplainingly, his last words were loving messages to his wife, children and friends.
All that was mortal of this generous, kindly, brave man was laid to rest in the Greenbriar cemetery at Itta Bena in the presence of his sorrowing family and two comrades who wore the gray.
The representatives of the chivalrous old south are rapidly passing away. They are hastening to that home above and do not fear to go. And
"M think when the final bugle blast
Shall call them to yonder shore
Their great chief, Lee, will unfurl
their loved flag,
And they will fight....(torn)....
oer."


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Catherine Sturdivant (May) Johnson Cowan
Memphis Press-Scimitar, Memphis TN, 10 September 1959


Mrs. Catherine Cowan- Mrs. Catherine Sturdivant Cowan, a resident of Memphis since 1901, died at 3:20 a.m. today at the home of her son, Calvin C. Cowan, 929 Gaither Cove, where she had lived since she became ill more than a year ago. Earlier she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Katherine C. Harrison at 1187 Beechwood. She was 61.
Mrs. Cowan was born in Wickliff, Kentucky. Her late husband, Clarence J. Cowan, Sr. was foreman of the electrical shop for the U.S. Engineers in West Memphis. She was very active in Boulevard Baptist Church and had been a member of the Norvell Fidelis class many years. Her hobbies were flower gardening and sewing and she was known for her many deeds of kindness and charity.
She also leaves four other sons, Bert O. Johnston, and William O., and Donald O. Cowan of Memphis, and Clarence J. Cowan, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; her sister, Mrs. C. H. Phillips of Russellville, Ark.; two brothers, Charles W. and Wiley O. May of Whitehaven and 16 grandchildren.
Services are at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow at National Funeral Home, Dr. C. M. Pickler officiating. Burial in Forrest Hill.
Clarence Jerome Cowan, Sr.
Memphis Press-Scimitar & Memphis Commercial Appeal 2/3 April 1939


C. J. COWAN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Former Chief Electrician for U. S. Engineers
Clarence Jerome Cowan, chief electrician of the U.S. Government Engineers in Memphis for many years, died Saturday at his home, 1568 Cameron, after a year's illness. He was 46.
Mr. Cowan was born in Greenville, Miss., the son of William H. and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Gallian Cowan. He moved to Memphis in 1905 and had been with the Engineers most of the time until his retirement a year ago.
Mr. Cowan was with the U.S. Marines during the World War. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church, a Mason and a member of the American Legion.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Catherine S. Cowan; his daughter, Miss Catherine Elizabeth Cowan; four sons, Donald Owen, Calvin Winston, William Oscar and Clarence J. Cowan, Jr.,; his stepson, Bert Otis Johnson; his sister, Mrs. W. E. Wade, Memphis.
Services will be conducted by Rev. Roy O. Arbuckle at 3:30 p.m. today at Spencer-Sturla Home. Burial will be in National Cemetery.

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CLARENCE J. COWAN
Former Chief Electrician of Government Fleet Dies

Clarence Jerome Cowan, former chief electrician of the Government fleet, died at 7:10 o'clock last night at his residence at 1568 Cameron after a year's illness. He was 46.
Born in Greenville, Miss., the son of William H. and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Gallian Cowan, he moved here in 1905 and was employed at the Engineer's depot at West Memphis until a year ago when he retired because of ill health. Mr. Cowan, who served as a Marine during the World War, was a Mason and a member of the American Legion and the Boulevard Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine S. Cowan, a daughter, Miss Catherine Elizabeth Cowan; four sons, Donald Owen, Calvin Winston, William Oscar and Clarence J. Cowan, Jr., a stepson, Bert Otis Johnson, and a sister, Mrs. W. E. Wade, all of Memphis.
Funeral servies will be held at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Spencer-Strula Chapel with the Rev. R.O. Arbuckle officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery.

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COWAN - At residence, 1568 Cameron Street, Saturday evening, April 1, 1939, at 7:10 o'clock. Clarence Jerome Cowan, aged 46 years; husband of Mrs. Catherine S. Cowan, father of Catherine Elizabeth Cowan, Donald Owen, Calvin Winston, William Oscar, Clarence J. Cowan Jr and Bert Otis Johnston, brother of Mrs. W. E. Wade.
Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. R. O. Arbuckle will be held at the Spencer-Sturla Memorial Chapel, 1745 Union Avenue, tomorrow (Monday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Interment in National Cemetery.


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Edna Lorraine Cowan
Memphis Press-Scimitar


COWAN - At Oakville Memorial Sanitorium, Monday morning, November 8, 1937, at 5:45 o'clock, Edna Lorraine Cowan, aged 17 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cowan, sister of Catherine, Clarence J., Jr., Calvin, Donald Owen, and William Cowan, all of this city, and Bert Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held at the National Funeral Home, 1177 Union Avenue, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited. Interment in Stephenson Chapel Cemetery.


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William Hill Cowan
Memphis Commercial Appeal 20 January 1935


WILLIAM H. COWAN
Government Fleet Employee is Victim of Stroke

William Hill Cowan, employee of the U.S. Government fleet many years in Atlanta, Greenville, Miss., and Memphis, died at 12:10 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. E. Wade, 1516 Maplewood, following a paralytic stroke Tuesday. He was 77 years of age.
A resident of Memphis for more than 15 years, Mr. Cowan retired several years ago. He was a member of the Hollywood Baptist Church. Besides his daughter he is survived by a son, Clarence J. Cowan, Memphis; and a sister, Mrs. Ed Lacy, Clarkston, Ga.
Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. J. O. Hill and the Rev. J. R. Burks will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Hollywood Baptist Church. Burial will be in Forrest Hill Cemetery with Cole-Wilson in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be B.D. Smart, H.C. Pendergrass, Noah Hemline, R.C. Middleton, F. R. Mattis and J. D. Grye.


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Rosie Frances Harrison Favrot
State-Times, Baton Rouge LA., Fri. Oct., 1967

"SERVICES FOR MRS. FAVROT SET SATURDAY- Services will be held tomorrow afternoon for Mrs. Rosa Harrison Favrot, 91, a long-time Baton Rouge resident who died at 9am today at our Lady of the Lake Hospital.
She was the widow of Dr. Leo M. Favrot, special lecturer in the School of Education and the Department of Sociology at LSU, teacher in West Baton Rouge Parish, state high school supervisor of the State Department of Education, and Southern field agent for the General Education Board which was a Rockefeller philanthropic agency.
She was a member of a prominent Natchitoches family before moving to Baton Rouge many years ago.
Mrs. Favrot was a member of the Woman's Club, Philostoria, Fiction Club and First Presbyterian Church while residing in Baton Rouge.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Sadie F. SELLMAN of Baton Rouge; Mrs. George A. PETERKIN of Houston; and Mrs. Denver MORRIS and Mrs. William NERTOLETTE, both of Wilmington, Delaware, and one son, Leo M. FAVROT JR of Nashville Tenn.
She was the mother of the late Laurence H. FAVROT, Houston, a Baton Rouge native and prominent Houston businessman.

Rabenhorst Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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Antonia Colvin Gates
Memphis Commercial Appeal Memphis TN

ANTONIA COLVIN GATES, 103, of Nesbit, Miss., died Friday at her sister's home in Nesbit. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown. Mrs. Gates, the widow of Dave Thomas Gates, leaves two sisters,, Lillie Mae Blanz of Houston, Texas, and Rosebud Harrison of Nesbit, a grandson and a great-granddaughter.



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Jacob Oscar May


MAY --At residence, 621 South Parkway East, Wednesday evening, November 3, 1943, at 7:20 o'clock, Jacob Oscar May, aged 70 years. Father of Wiley O., Charles W. May and Mrs. C. J. Cowan, all of this city (Memphis TN). Mrs. W. E. Christenbury and Mrs. C. H. Phillips of Russellville, Ark; brother of William M. May of Payette, Idaho.
Funeral services conducted by the Rev. C. M. Pickler will be held at the National Funeral Home, 1177 Union, tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends invited. Interment in Forrest Hill Cemetery.


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