Hi, Peggy, A Mr. Jeffries - I wonder if that might have been Raymond Jeffries; he was active in our county history & genealogy. Yes, there were several newspapers in Benton County at that time. It's important to keep in mind that we only have "scattered issues" preserved on microfilm today - we just don't have every newspaper issue ever printed in Benton County anymore. However, it's quite possible your ancestors' obit can be located. Here are two pages at Benton County ALHN you might find of use: Historic Newspapers of Benton County http://www.geocities.com/ozarkgarden/benton/newsbenton.html Guide to Benton County Death Records & Obits. http://www.geocities.com/ozarkgarden/benton/obit.html I can check the Benton County obituary books for you, unless someone already has. Also, sometimes Benton County residents had obits published in Washington Co. newspapers; Washington Co. has obituary books, too. Stacey Davis Benton County, American Local History Network __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com