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John P. Stafford

Birth	:	4 Dec 1869
Death	:	24 Sep 1933 Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Park View Cemetery, Medford, Burlington County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8983955, -74.8207779
Plot	:	Addition:New #1;Section:5:Plot:3
Inscription	:	A MAN LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM FOUNDER AND EDITOR OF THE SPRINGDALE NEWS
Description	:	Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun Bentonville, AR September 28, 1933 STAFFORD, John P. – John P. Stafford, widely known editor and publisher of the Springdale News, died suddenly at six o'clock Sunday evening at his home in Springdale of heart failure. He was sixty-four years of age and in point of service was one of the oldest newspaper men in the state, having published the News for 47 years. Funeral services were held at the First M.E. Church in Springdale at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. E.E. Hook, assisted by Rev. Karl McClendon of... Read More	Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun Bentonville, AR September 28, 1933 STAFFORD, John P. – John P. Stafford, widely known editor and publisher of the Springdale News, died suddenly at six o'clock Sunday evening at his home in Springdale of heart failure. He was sixty-four years of age and in point of service was one of the oldest newspaper men in the state, having published the News for 47 years. Funeral services were held at the First M.E. Church in Springdale at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. E.E. Hook, assisted by Rev. Karl McClendon of the Baptist Church. The funeral was largely attended and the floral tributes were many and beautiful. Mr. Stafford was a native son of Washington County and had lived in Springdale practically all of his life. He founded the Springdale News in 1887 and had published it continuously until his death. For the past few years he has been ably assisted by his son. Raymond, who will continue its publication. Besides taking an active part in civic and church activities of his home town Mr. Stafford was past president of the Arkansas Press Association. He had also represented his county as representative in the Arkansas Legislature. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Stafford and seven children: Raymond, Elbe and J.L. Stafford and Mrs. E.M. Warner of Springdale; Mrs. W.M. Anderson, Jr. of Hot Springs; Mrs. C.C. Lambert of Richmond, Ky. And Guy Stafford of the Daily Times of Los Angeles. He arrived by plane in time for the funeral of his father. Rogers Daily News September 25, 1933 Rogers Democrat September 28, 1933 Rogers, AR Springdale, Sept. 25. – John P. Stafford, editor of the Springdale News for the last 46 years and widely known throughout the state, died suddenly Sunday evening at 6 o'clock at this home here of a heart attack. Although Mr. Stafford had been suffering from heart trouble for the last month his death was unexpected. Mr. Stafford was widely known in press circles in Arkansas. He was a past president of the Arkansas Press association, having served as head of the state organization in 1929. He had been connected with the work of the association for years. In addition to his work as editor of the Springdale News Mr. Stafford was active in civic and church affairs of Springdale. He was one of the organizers of the Springdale Community club and active in the First Christian church. Born in Springdale Dec. 4, 1869 Mr. Stafford lived here his entire life. He founded the Springdale News May 14, 1887 and had published it continuously since. He was associated with his son, Raymond Stafford, in publishing the weekly paper. He was elected to the Arkansas legislature as one of Washington county's representatives in 1901, serving one term. Mr. Stafford also was active in democratic party circles in the state. In addition to his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Stafford, Mr. Stafford is survived by three daughters, Mrs. C.C. Lambert, Richmond, Ky., Mrs. W.M. Anderson, Jr., Hot Springs, Ark. and Mrs. E.M. Warner, Springdale; four sons, Guy C. Stafford, Los Angeles, J.L., Raymond and Ellis Stafford, all of Springdale; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Beasley, Springdale and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Karl McClendon, pastor of the Methodist church. Burial will be in the Springdale cemetery with Riggs – Callison Undertaking company in charge.

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John P. Stafford's memorial is located at: Park View Cemetery, Medford, Burlington County, USA.
When did John P. Stafford death?
John P. Stafford death on 24 Sep 1933 in Arkansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.8983955
Longitude: -74.8207779

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Myrtle Murphy Stafford

(1882 - 1972)

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