Fannie A RICE

IT
CHAPLIN
Company F 15 Arkansas Infantry
Civil War Confederate
April 17, 1836 - April 17, 1915

*Obituary
Rogers Democrat
Thursday, April 22, 1915

Rev. Isaac T. Rice, known to his friends the county over as "Uncle Ike," died Saturday morning, April 17th at his home on Pea Ridge after a long illness. He died on the 79th anniversary of his birth and had been a resident of Benton county since 1842. He was a native of Tennessee and came to Benton county with his parents when but six years old, settling on Pea Ridge. He was twice married; first to Miss Mary C. Scruggs, who died in 1869 and was the mother of three children. Later he was married to Miss Fannie Arthurs, who survives him, and to them were born two children. The deceased was a cousin of Drs. R.S. and C.A. Rice of this city. The children living are Oscar F. Rice of Fresno, Calif and William Rice, by the first marriage, and Chas. Rice, who lives on the home place, by the second marriage. Rev. Rice was ordained as a minister in the M.E. church, South in 1867 and for nearly fifty years labored faithfully in the interests of his church in this part of the state. During the Civil War he served in Co. F, Ark. Vol. and was chaplain of Col. King's regiment, having consecrated his life to the ministry before the outbreak of war. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Gilmore and Rev. Wheeler of Pea Ridge. The attendance at the funeral was very large for all his friends and neighbors were desirous of paying their last respects to the memory of one that had been so true a friend to most of them for so many years. Benton county lost a good man when Rev. Rice died; one that will be kindly and reverently remembered for a good many years.

Fannie
March 23, 1851 - June 8, 1927

*Obituary
Benton County Herald
Thursday, June 16, 1927

The Rogers Daily Post tells of the death of a very prominent lady who died last week at Bestwater. Pea Ridge residents were grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. Fanny Rice which occurred Wednesday afternoon at her home near Bestwater. She was an old resident of Pea Ridge and leaves a great many friends. Mrs. Rice was a member of the Methodist Church and Rev. Bishop conducted the services which were held at Buttram's Chapel where interment was made. J.W. Bryant of Rogers was in charge of funeral arrangements.

*Obituary
Rogers Democrat
Thursday, July 14, 1927

Fannie A. Arthurs was born March 23, 1851. Her parents came from Missouri to Arkansas in the year 1867, settling near Elm Springs. She made a profession of religion in early life and united with the M.E. church, South. She was married to the Rev. Isaac T. Rice November 17, 1870. To them were born two sons who preceded her in death. Her husband died April 17, 1915. She leaves two brothers, J.J. and W.M. Arthurs; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Holland and Mrs. C.N. Mayfield; two granddaughters, Mrs. Pebble Sharp of California and Mrs. Irene Doke of Garfield. Also a niece, Miss Emily Morgan, who had made her home with her since a child and who ministered to her with all the devotion of a daughter. Sister Rice was a consecrated and devoted Christian. The preacher was always welcome in her home. To the young preacher she was a mother, to the older, a friend and safe counsellor. She suffered patiently and was wholly submissive to the will of her heavenly father. In the afternoon of June 8th, Aunt Fannie, as everyone called her, exchanged suffering for health, sorrow for joy, her home here for one in the skies. Separated from loved ones here she is united to those who have gone on before. Her pastor, assisted by Brother Lark, a former pastor, in the presence of a large gathering of friends, held her funeral services and her tired and worn body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Buttram's Chapel, there to await the resurrection morn. W.E. Bishop.

Contributed on 5/16/13 by judyfrog
Email This Contributor

Suggest a Correction

Record #: 880095

Don't Follow