Obituaries are arranged alphabetically by the name of the deceased for each year: 1923-1925. The obituaries were compiled from microfilm of Benton County newspapers. When available maiden names are given. Annotations are included. The reports range from probate and circuit court records, to obituaries narrating lengthy history of the deceased and family. Details such as the date and cause of death, place of burial, and funeral services are given in this work, as well as descriptions of personalities in some cases, offering a wealth of information on former residents of Benton County. Reports of disasters in Benton County and neighboring counties and states are included. There are stories of heroism as well as Civil War history in obituaries of men who served. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.
