I have the obituary of George Columbus Bates: copy 4-9-1940 letter. Bentonville -- George Columbus Bates, 83, long time resident of Hiwasse, 10 miles west of Bentonville, died at his home there Thursday morning. He was born at Dalton, GA and came to Benton Co. in 1870. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Seely Bates, one daughter, Mrs. Vesta Allen of Stella, Missouri, 3 sons, Albert, Charlie & Herman Bates all of Hiwasse. hope some one needs this. rachel