Two aged members of a prominent family of early settlers in the Garfield community, died within four days after having been united for nearly sixty years. The death of Mrs. Sarah C. Dye on July 12th was followed by the passing of her husband, W.W. Dye on July 16th. Their death was a shock to the entire Garfield community, in which they had been identified for over half a century.
W.W. DYE
Walter W. Dye, member of pioneer Benton County family, died at his home in the Walnut Hill community near Garfield early Monday morning at the age of 80 years, 50 of which was spent in that section. He was taken suddenly ill on Saturday and passed away Monday.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday with burial beside the grave of his aged companion in the Rogers cemetery.
Mr. Dye was born in Illinois in 1854 and came to Benton County when a young man. He was a prominent farmer and stockman and highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Mr. and Mrs. Dye celebrated their golden wedding Sept. 6, 1924. The passing of this fine old couple was a shock to the entire Garfield community. [Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, July 19, 1934 -Page 1 Column 6]
Two aged members of a prominent family of early settlers in the Garfield community, died within four days after having been united for nearly sixty years. The death of Mrs. Sarah C. Dye on July 12th was followed by the passing of her husband, W.W. Dye on July 16th. Their death was a shock to the entire Garfield community, in which they had been identified for over half a century.
W.W. DYE
Walter W. Dye, member of pioneer Benton County family, died at his home in the Walnut Hill community near Garfield early Monday morning at the age of 80 years, 50 of which was spent in that section. He was taken suddenly ill on Saturday and passed away Monday.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday with burial beside the grave of his aged companion in the Rogers cemetery.
Mr. Dye was born in Illinois in 1854 and came to Benton County when a young man. He was a prominent farmer and stockman and highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Mr. and Mrs. Dye celebrated their golden wedding Sept. 6, 1924. The passing of this fine old couple was a shock to the entire Garfield community. [Benton County Record & Democrat – Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas – Thursday, July 19, 1934 -Page 1 Column 6]
Family Members
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Edna M. Dye Lauck
1877–1931
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Will A Dye
1879–1936
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James W. Dye
1880–1962
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Ruth Dorcas Dye Marshall
1882–1966
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Shadrach Jasper "Shade" Dye Sr
1886–1969
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Henry Lee Dye
1888–1889
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Maggie May Dye Moon
1891–1916
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Joseph Curtis "Joe" Dye
1893–1972
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Eva Dye
1896–1896
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Minnie F. Dye Crismon
1897–1976
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Charles Thomas "Tommie" Dye
1899–1983
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