WOODCOCK, MARTIN LUTHER - Izard County, Arkansas | MARTIN LUTHER WOODCOCK - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

Martin Luther WOODCOCK

Wayland Arbor Cemetery
Izard County,
Arkansas

June 28, 1864, Pineville, Izard County, Arkansas.
March 17, 1947, Rodney, Baxter County, Arkansas.
Son of Modena Francis "Frank" & Mary Eldorcas "Polly" Langston Woodcock.
Married Margaret Elizabeth "Betty" Yearry, November 3, 1887, Baxter County, Arkansas.

The Calico Rock Progress, Calico Rock, Arkansas, March 21, 1947:

M. L. Woodcock Dies at Rodney Monday

Martin Luther Woodcock, a life-long resident of this section, died at his home at Rodney, Monday, at the age of 82. Mr. Woodcock, who had been in failing health for several months, contracted pneumonia which hastened his death.

Mr. Woodcock was born in this county and his life was spent in the vicinity of his birth. He was married 49 years ago to Miss Margaret Yeary. To this union twelve children were born, five surviving. He was faithful member of the Methodist church and was active in all affairs for betterment of the community.

Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Laura Russell of Mountain Home, Mrs. Rose Dewey and Mrs. Mae Hamlet of Rodney, Mrs. Elizabeth Stone of Calico Rock and Mrs. Hattie Barwig of San Francisco, Calif.; six sisters, Mrs. Adeline Langston, Mrs. Calla Whitfield, Mrs. Samantha Inman, Mrs. Deanie Rader, Mrs. Jane Russell and Mrs. Martha Hunter; a half-brother, T. H. Hively and eleven grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, Rev. W. T. Watson and Rev. Y. Whitfield conducting the services. Burial was in the Wayland Arbor Cemetery with the Roller Funeral Services in charge.

(Photo courtesy of Vera Reeves)

Contributed on 9/6/11 by maxparnell
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Submitted: 9/6/11 • Approved: 9/7/11 • Last Updated: 9/15/12 • R584733-G0-S3

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