Obituary of J. S. Bobo, Sebastian County, AR ******************************************************************************** Submitted by: Lorean Woody Date: 3 Nov 2002 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ******************************************************************************** Bonanza, Ark., Dec. 11. Funeral services for J. S. BOBO, one of the most highly respected citizens in Bonanza, whose death occurred Friday morning, were held from the home Sunday afternoon. Rev. P. A. Standwich of Midland, Ark., pastor of the church there officiated. Interment was made in the Mountain View cemetery. Mr. Bobo was born in Tennessee, January 24, 1847. He was married to Miss Lula Favors October 24, 1892, and came to Arkansas several years ago. His wife and three children, Mrs. W. D. FRANCIS, of Fort Smith, Mrs. [Prudence] VIRLIN SMITH, of Bonanza, and Miss RENA BOBO of Fort Smith, Survive. One son, Sergeant JOHN A. BOBO, was killed July 18, 1918 [at Chateau Thierry, France and posthumously awarded, The Distinguished Service Cross & The Victory Medal], while in service with the American Expeditionary forces in the World War. Mr. Bobo was a member of the Missionary Baptist church, uniting with that congregation in 1894. He fought during the war between the states in the Monroe regiment. He was one of the most widely known and respected citizens in this section of the country. [Obit. Newsclipping, (prob Bonanza, AR), saved by Rena Bobo Flake and submitted by Lorean Woody, 17 Nov 1992.]