Obituary Record
Whichard, Arthur - November 16, 1893
Died--At Pearlington, Miss., on Thursday, Nov, 16 1893, at 11:30 a. m., Arthur, eldest child of Henry Whichard and Violetta Lott, aged 12 years, 2 months and 11 days.
Truly it has been said: "In the midst of life we are in death," and well was it verified in the death of little Anthur. Only a few days before his sweet face and merry laugh brightened the home of his dear parents, and now the busy little feet are stilled and the sweet voice hushed and the loving face and form are hidden forever from human sight beneath the cold earth. It was a cruel blow; but God knows best, and let this ray of comfort come to the bereaved parents and little sisters in their darkest hour of grief for their only son and brother who was snatched from them so suddenly.
O'er the once bright happy household,
A shadow now has crept;
God fingers gently touched him
And little Arthur slept.
The angels have received him
In the heavenly home above,
And there his tender spirit
Will be guarded by their love.
Source: Sea Coast Echo 11/25/1893