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Submitted: 1/2/13 • Approved: 2/11/24 • Last Updated: 2/14/24 • R804415-G804413-S3
William
July 7, 1875 - November 5, 1937
*Obituary (as written)
Northwest Arkansas Times
Thursday, July 8, 1937*
Wm. M. Rutherford Dies Wednesday
Siloam Springs, Ark., July 8.-- William M. Rutherford, aged 61, died Wednesday morning at his home near Springtown where he had lived for 55 years. Rutherford was born in Tennessee November 5, 1875. He leaves five sons, Clinton, Claude and Marion Rutherford of Gentry; Earl of Comanche, Tex.; and Jesse of Springtown; two daughters, Bertha at home and Mrs. Leona Garrett of Modesto, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and five brothers.
The body is being held at Watson's funeral home pending the arrival of relatives and the completion of funeral arrangements. Burial will be in the Springtown cemetery beside the late Mrs. Rutherford who died 18 years ago.
Celia
May 9, 1878 - March 17, 1919
*Obituary (as Written)
Gentry Journal-Advance
Friday, April 4, 1919
RUTHERFORD, Celia OSBORNE - Celia Osborne was born May 9, 1877. Died March 29, 1919. She was married Nov. 3, 1895 to Will Rutherford; to this union was born nine children, seven of which with their father survive her. She was converted when about 21 years of age and held her trust in God the rest of her life. After funeral services, conducted by Rev. W.A. Downum, the remains were tenderly laid away to await the second coming of Christ.
Contributed on 1/2/13 by wfields55
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