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Submitted: 4/16/15 • Approved: 4/23/15 • Last Updated: 4/26/15 • R1069829-G1069826-S3
Philip
4 Mar 1865 - 14 Sept 1924
*Obituary
Published 18 Sept 1924
Forrest City Times-Herald
Philip K.Connaway, postmaster of Forrest City, died Sunday night, Sept 14,1924, from the effects of a second stroke of paralysis, sustained on the fourth day of August. The end came peacefully, and he was conscious up until a few minutes before death. Deceased was stricken about one and a half years ago, and never recovered the use of his right arm. The second stroke came on the night of Aug.4, while at the Rock Island depot. He improved slightly the next few days, but his condition grew gradually worse and he grew weaker until the end came. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning from the Christian church, of which he was a member, conducted by the pastor, Rev.J.G.Mason, assisted by Rev.J.S.Fuller and Rev.William Sherman. Interment was had at the Forrest City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in charge of W.E.Stevens & Co., and the pall bearers were as follows:Active:John I.Jones, Dale Choate, Chas.Waterman, Fred Herring, H.T.Royce and J.F.Hunter. Honorary:W.H.Aldridge, W.L.Lawrence, Victor H.Hunt, John C.Bell, W.J.Lanier, P.B.Buford, E.J.Buford, J.F.Stout, A.L.Stevens, Walton Beazley, Calvin Nail, Lamar Humphreys, Norman Humphreys, H.W.Gregory, Harry Kinnerman, Grady Beazley, and H.P.Dooley. He is survived by his widow, two brothers, and three children. The brothers, D.H.Connaway of Dodge City, Kansas, and J.W.Connaway of Columbia, Mo. The chidlren:Marshall, Bernadine, and Fred. Marshall was in Salt Lake City, Utah, and unable to attend the funeral but is expected to arrive today. Mr.Connaway was born in Stockton, Mo., March 4,1865. He came to Forrest City in Dec.1915, with his family, and they have resided here since that date. He engaged in the mercantile business and was proprietor of the Connaway Variety Store at the time of his appointment to postmaster to succeed Linn Turley in July, 1922. He was a Republican in politics, and loyal to his friends and party. His widow has been appointed to succeed him in the postmaster of Forrest City position recommended by H.L.Remmel and John C.Bell, county leader of the Republicans.
Emma
1879 - 1962
Daughter of Mary Bush Wideman
Was postmaster after her husband died.
07/18/29 Mrs.Emma W.Connaway selected as Postmaster of Forrest City paying $2,700 per annum.
Marriages of Children:
Mary Bernadine Connaway age 24 of Forrest City to Donald M.Carmichael age 27 of Petersboro, Canada on Jun.16,1929 St.Francis Co., Ark.
Fred Connaway age 23 of Forrest City to Annie Lorena Walker age 22 of Helena, Ark. on Dec.31,1934 in St.Francis Co., Ark.
Betty Jean Connaway age 18 of Forrest City to Marion C.Dougherty age 22 of Tampa, Florida on Aug.4,1942 in St.Francis Co., Ark.
Marshall B.Connaway age 43 to Elizabeth M. Toland age 37 both of Little Rock on Mar.15,1944 in Union County, Ark.
Mary
1855 - 1934
Mother of Emma Wideman Connaway
Contributed on 4/16/15 by ashaw444
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