Husband of
Susan W. Whorton Overton,
and parents of
Rebecca Sarah Jane Overton.
CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD - April 30, 1914
REV. J.H.W. OVERTON #1 of 2
Born, May 2, 1832 near Macon, Ga., Died April 24th 1914, at his home at Toledo, Rev. J.H. W. Overton, one of nature's noblemen. The Funeral services were held at the McCaskill graveyard in the midst of a large gathering of the friends of the family. Rev. Fish conducting the services.
Mr. Overton moved when quite young from Georgia to Alabama and spent three years. From there he went to Mississippi and stayed one year. In 1849 he came to Arkansas. He was first married in 1854. In 1859 he joined the Baptist Church and a few years later began preaching.
His first wife was Miss Susan Whorton. To them were born eight children, three of whom are dead. Five are living. Messrs. Davis and Ben Overton, who live in Texas. Marshall Overton, of Fairfield, Will Overton of Toledo and Mrs. Rebecca Cash of this place.
Bro. Overton has left the heritage of a well ordered Christian life, full of service to his fellowman and to God, many rise up to bless him for the influence of his life which led them to accomplishment of higher and better things.
A few years ago he married Mrs. Fannie Taylor who survives him. She has endeared herself to his entire family and made loyal friends who deeply sympathize with her in her grief.
May 14, 1914
ELDER J.H.W. OVERTON #2 of 2
Elder J.H.W. Overton was born in Henry County, Georgia, May 1, 1832. His father and family moved to this county, (then Bradley), in 1849.
In that year they settled in the place on which he lived until the Death Angel came at 3:35 on Thursday afternoon, Arpil 23, 1914, and
called him home to await the coming of that great day when we must all meet our Savior. He was therefore 81 years 11 months 23 days old when his earthly life ended.
On August 3, 1854 he was married to Susan W. Wharton who died June 3, 1900. To this union was born ten children, five of whom are living: Mrs. R.S. Cash, Rison, ARk., Elder J.D. Overton, Center Point, Texas; W.L. Overton, Toledo, Ark; Ben Overton, San Antonio, Texas; Marshall
Overton, Fairfield, Ark. He had 32 grandchildren 24 of whom survive him. He also leaves an aged sister, Mrs. A.J. Lemons.
He professed religion and joined the Missionary Baptist Church at New Hope in 1854.
He was one of the charter members in the organization of Zion Baptist Church in 1861, of which church he remained in and lived a consistant member until his death.
He was ordained in 1871, the presbytery consising of Elder J. B. Searcy, Elder J.V. McCullough, Elder J. F. Griffin and Elder J.T. Craig. After the ordination he was constantly engaged in the ministry.
October 16, 1902 he was married to Mrs. Fannie Taylor who
survives him. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but our loss is his gain. We can't
say enough about one who lived as pure a life as he did.
A loved one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled,
A place vacant in our home, which never can be filled.
God's angel called him home to rest, Because he loved him so.Of course twas all for the best, But it was so hard to see him go.Grandfather we know you can't come back But we can go to you,Through following in Jesus' tracks and heeding his teachings true.
His grand daughter.
Susan W. Whorton Overton,
and parents of
Rebecca Sarah Jane Overton.
CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD - April 30, 1914
REV. J.H.W. OVERTON #1 of 2
Born, May 2, 1832 near Macon, Ga., Died April 24th 1914, at his home at Toledo, Rev. J.H. W. Overton, one of nature's noblemen. The Funeral services were held at the McCaskill graveyard in the midst of a large gathering of the friends of the family. Rev. Fish conducting the services.
Mr. Overton moved when quite young from Georgia to Alabama and spent three years. From there he went to Mississippi and stayed one year. In 1849 he came to Arkansas. He was first married in 1854. In 1859 he joined the Baptist Church and a few years later began preaching.
His first wife was Miss Susan Whorton. To them were born eight children, three of whom are dead. Five are living. Messrs. Davis and Ben Overton, who live in Texas. Marshall Overton, of Fairfield, Will Overton of Toledo and Mrs. Rebecca Cash of this place.
Bro. Overton has left the heritage of a well ordered Christian life, full of service to his fellowman and to God, many rise up to bless him for the influence of his life which led them to accomplishment of higher and better things.
A few years ago he married Mrs. Fannie Taylor who survives him. She has endeared herself to his entire family and made loyal friends who deeply sympathize with her in her grief.
May 14, 1914
ELDER J.H.W. OVERTON #2 of 2
Elder J.H.W. Overton was born in Henry County, Georgia, May 1, 1832. His father and family moved to this county, (then Bradley), in 1849.
In that year they settled in the place on which he lived until the Death Angel came at 3:35 on Thursday afternoon, Arpil 23, 1914, and
called him home to await the coming of that great day when we must all meet our Savior. He was therefore 81 years 11 months 23 days old when his earthly life ended.
On August 3, 1854 he was married to Susan W. Wharton who died June 3, 1900. To this union was born ten children, five of whom are living: Mrs. R.S. Cash, Rison, ARk., Elder J.D. Overton, Center Point, Texas; W.L. Overton, Toledo, Ark; Ben Overton, San Antonio, Texas; Marshall
Overton, Fairfield, Ark. He had 32 grandchildren 24 of whom survive him. He also leaves an aged sister, Mrs. A.J. Lemons.
He professed religion and joined the Missionary Baptist Church at New Hope in 1854.
He was one of the charter members in the organization of Zion Baptist Church in 1861, of which church he remained in and lived a consistant member until his death.
He was ordained in 1871, the presbytery consising of Elder J. B. Searcy, Elder J.V. McCullough, Elder J. F. Griffin and Elder J.T. Craig. After the ordination he was constantly engaged in the ministry.
October 16, 1902 he was married to Mrs. Fannie Taylor who
survives him. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but our loss is his gain. We can't
say enough about one who lived as pure a life as he did.
A loved one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled,
A place vacant in our home, which never can be filled.
God's angel called him home to rest, Because he loved him so.Of course twas all for the best, But it was so hard to see him go.Grandfather we know you can't come back But we can go to you,Through following in Jesus' tracks and heeding his teachings true.
His grand daughter.
Husband of
Susan W. Whorton Overton,
and parents of
Rebecca Sarah Jane Overton.
CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD - April 30, 1914
REV. J.H.W. OVERTON #1 of 2
Born, May 2, 1832 near Macon, Ga., Died April 24th 1914, at his home at Toledo, Rev. J.H. W. Overton, one of nature's noblemen. The Funeral services were held at the McCaskill graveyard in the midst of a large gathering of the friends of the family. Rev. Fish conducting the services.
Mr. Overton moved when quite young from Georgia to Alabama and spent three years. From there he went to Mississippi and stayed one year. In 1849 he came to Arkansas. He was first married in 1854. In 1859 he joined the Baptist Church and a few years later began preaching.
His first wife was Miss Susan Whorton. To them were born eight children, three of whom are dead. Five are living. Messrs. Davis and Ben Overton, who live in Texas. Marshall Overton, of Fairfield, Will Overton of Toledo and Mrs. Rebecca Cash of this place.
Bro. Overton has left the heritage of a well ordered Christian life, full of service to his fellowman and to God, many rise up to bless him for the influence of his life which led them to accomplishment of higher and better things.
A few years ago he married Mrs. Fannie Taylor who survives him. She has endeared herself to his entire family and made loyal friends who deeply sympathize with her in her grief.
May 14, 1914
ELDER J.H.W. OVERTON #2 of 2
Elder J.H.W. Overton was born in Henry County, Georgia, May 1, 1832. His father and family moved to this county, (then Bradley), in 1849.
In that year they settled in the place on which he lived until the Death Angel came at 3:35 on Thursday afternoon, Arpil 23, 1914, and
called him home to await the coming of that great day when we must all meet our Savior. He was therefore 81 years 11 months 23 days old when his earthly life ended.
On August 3, 1854 he was married to Susan W. Wharton who died June 3, 1900. To this union was born ten children, five of whom are living: Mrs. R.S. Cash, Rison, ARk., Elder J.D. Overton, Center Point, Texas; W.L. Overton, Toledo, Ark; Ben Overton, San Antonio, Texas; Marshall
Overton, Fairfield, Ark. He had 32 grandchildren 24 of whom survive him. He also leaves an aged sister, Mrs. A.J. Lemons.
He professed religion and joined the Missionary Baptist Church at New Hope in 1854.
He was one of the charter members in the organization of Zion Baptist Church in 1861, of which church he remained in and lived a consistant member until his death.
He was ordained in 1871, the presbytery consising of Elder J. B. Searcy, Elder J.V. McCullough, Elder J. F. Griffin and Elder J.T. Craig. After the ordination he was constantly engaged in the ministry.
October 16, 1902 he was married to Mrs. Fannie Taylor who
survives him. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but our loss is his gain. We can't
say enough about one who lived as pure a life as he did.
A loved one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled,
A place vacant in our home, which never can be filled.
God's angel called him home to rest, Because he loved him so.Of course twas all for the best, But it was so hard to see him go.Grandfather we know you can't come back But we can go to you,Through following in Jesus' tracks and heeding his teachings true.
His grand daughter.
Susan W. Whorton Overton,
and parents of
Rebecca Sarah Jane Overton.
CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD - April 30, 1914
REV. J.H.W. OVERTON #1 of 2
Born, May 2, 1832 near Macon, Ga., Died April 24th 1914, at his home at Toledo, Rev. J.H. W. Overton, one of nature's noblemen. The Funeral services were held at the McCaskill graveyard in the midst of a large gathering of the friends of the family. Rev. Fish conducting the services.
Mr. Overton moved when quite young from Georgia to Alabama and spent three years. From there he went to Mississippi and stayed one year. In 1849 he came to Arkansas. He was first married in 1854. In 1859 he joined the Baptist Church and a few years later began preaching.
His first wife was Miss Susan Whorton. To them were born eight children, three of whom are dead. Five are living. Messrs. Davis and Ben Overton, who live in Texas. Marshall Overton, of Fairfield, Will Overton of Toledo and Mrs. Rebecca Cash of this place.
Bro. Overton has left the heritage of a well ordered Christian life, full of service to his fellowman and to God, many rise up to bless him for the influence of his life which led them to accomplishment of higher and better things.
A few years ago he married Mrs. Fannie Taylor who survives him. She has endeared herself to his entire family and made loyal friends who deeply sympathize with her in her grief.
May 14, 1914
ELDER J.H.W. OVERTON #2 of 2
Elder J.H.W. Overton was born in Henry County, Georgia, May 1, 1832. His father and family moved to this county, (then Bradley), in 1849.
In that year they settled in the place on which he lived until the Death Angel came at 3:35 on Thursday afternoon, Arpil 23, 1914, and
called him home to await the coming of that great day when we must all meet our Savior. He was therefore 81 years 11 months 23 days old when his earthly life ended.
On August 3, 1854 he was married to Susan W. Wharton who died June 3, 1900. To this union was born ten children, five of whom are living: Mrs. R.S. Cash, Rison, ARk., Elder J.D. Overton, Center Point, Texas; W.L. Overton, Toledo, Ark; Ben Overton, San Antonio, Texas; Marshall
Overton, Fairfield, Ark. He had 32 grandchildren 24 of whom survive him. He also leaves an aged sister, Mrs. A.J. Lemons.
He professed religion and joined the Missionary Baptist Church at New Hope in 1854.
He was one of the charter members in the organization of Zion Baptist Church in 1861, of which church he remained in and lived a consistant member until his death.
He was ordained in 1871, the presbytery consising of Elder J. B. Searcy, Elder J.V. McCullough, Elder J. F. Griffin and Elder J.T. Craig. After the ordination he was constantly engaged in the ministry.
October 16, 1902 he was married to Mrs. Fannie Taylor who
survives him. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but our loss is his gain. We can't
say enough about one who lived as pure a life as he did.
A loved one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled,
A place vacant in our home, which never can be filled.
God's angel called him home to rest, Because he loved him so.Of course twas all for the best, But it was so hard to see him go.Grandfather we know you can't come back But we can go to you,Through following in Jesus' tracks and heeding his teachings true.
His grand daughter.
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