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From: "Vera Reeves" <>
Subject: Berry - Talley - Staggs
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 15:24:53 -0500
References: <1c2.1a6d39cf.2dffcabb@cs.com>


Jim S
> Descendants of George W. Berry
> . 2 Sarah "Melita" Berry b: June 1882
> ..... +William Staggs m: September 10, 1900 in Izard Co, AR
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Calico Rock Progress
Jan 9, 1948 - Funeral of W. A. Staggs Held Here Saturday
William A. Staggs age 70, well known citizen of this vicinity, died at
his home, five miles northwest of here. Thursday night January 1. His death
followed an illness of several weeks.
Mr Staggs was born in this county and the greater part of his life was
spent in the vicinity of Calico Rock, where he was known to a large circle
of friends. He was engaged at farming until ill health forced his retirement
several months ago. In 1900 he was married to Miss Melita Berry of this
place. Four children were born to this union, one son Johnnie preceded his
father in death by two years. Mr Staggs was a devout Christian, having
united with the Church of Christ early in life.
Surviving are his wife; three sons, S. B. Staggs of San Antonio, Texas,
W. F. Staggs of Norfork, and Rufus Staggs of Calico Rock.
Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ at this place,
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev W. T. Wilson in charge. Funeral
arrangements were in charge of the Roller Funeral Service, burial being in
Rose Lawn Cemetery at this place.
***
Roselawn Cemetery
Staggs, S. Malita (Berry) w/o W. A.
15 Jun 1882 - 15 Mar 1965


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