FAIR SITTON, SALLIE E - Benton County, Arkansas | SALLIE E FAIR SITTON - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

Sallie E FAIR SITTON

Bethel Cemetery
Benton County,
Arkansas

WC
May 22, 1846 - October 16, 1924

*Obituary
Benton County Record
Friday, October 24, 1924

SITTON, Wiley C. - Wiley C. Sitton died on October 16th, 1924 on the old homestead, near Decatur, where he had lived continuously for the past 45 years, coming to this country from Georgia in 1874. He was born in that state on May 22nd, 1846 - being at the time of his death aged 78 years, four months and 24 days. He taught school for a number of years when a young man, Esquire E. Austin being one of his pupils. He was married in 1876 to Sarah E. Fair, who died in 1904. He was a member of the M.E. Church. Funeral services were held at Bethel Friday, conducted by Rev. McCarron. Burial was made at 3 p.m. beside his wife. A good man and neighbor, an upright and honorable citizen is gone. Just before his death he called in his lifelong friend and neighbor, Lige Austin, to make his will and act as administrator.

*Obituary
Gravette News-Herald
Thursday, October 24, 1924

Wiley C. Sitton, following a stroke of paralysis, died Thursday, October 16, 1924 at his home south of Gravette. He was born in Georgia May 22, 1846 and was aged 78 years. He came to Arkansas in 1876 and was married to Sarah E. Fair in 1876. This wife died in 1904 and Mr. Sitton again was married in 1908 to Lonnie Dye. To the latter union were born two daughters, Mrs. Alva Ford and Miss Irene Sitton. Mr. Sitton was a pioneer resident of this region, active as a teacher and farmer, and he leaves quite an estate. Many years he maintained what was known as Clementine post office at his farm, the same being discontinued when rural mail service started. Mr. Sitton was a member of the Methodist church. His funeral was held at Bethel Friday, Oct. 17th, Rev. W.H. McCarron conducting the same. Burial was in Bethel cemetery

Sallie
Wife of WC Sitton
December 28, 1847 - April 8, 1904
Born TN

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Submitted: 3/29/12 • Approved: 6/17/21 • Last Updated: 6/20/21 • R668773-G668771-S3

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