DONEHUE, Joseph T. - Putnam

Russellville, June 3 – Joseph T. Donehue, well-known resident of this place died Monday night at 1 o’clock after an illness of a year and a half.  Death was due to complications.  The deceased was born at Brown’s Valley on Feb 18, 1872, the son of Benton and Catherine E. Donehue.  He was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Scott on May 24, 1930.  He was ason of Benton and Catherine E. Donehue.  He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Scott May 24, 1930.  He was a member of the Hebron Church and of the Woodmen and IOOF Lodges.  Surviving are the widow and four sisters, Mrs. Jessie Phillips of Nicus, Okla; Frs.(?)  Alga Barns, Mrs. Ellen Brumfield and Mrs. Estella Evans of Russellville and a number of nephews and nieces.  The funeral services were at the Christian Church Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock in charge of Rev. HA Davis assisted by Rev. HL Todd, pastor of the Federated church.  Burial was in Russellville cemetery.    ---transcribed by kbz