Harrison, Newton County, Arkansas
Stilwell Democrat - December 19, 1963
Elmer Leonard Bassham, 81, of Prairie Grove, Ark.a brother of Mrs. Amos Roler of Westville, were conducted from the First Christian Church in Prairie Grove, Wednesday, December 11.
Bassham died December 8, from an injury he received when he was trapped for five hours under a tractor in May.
Other Survivors include his wife, Mattie of the home; a son Frank of Hulbert; a daughter, Mrs. A.C. Pursely of Prairie Grove, three other sisters, Mrs. Rose Denton of Stilwell, Mrs. Lola Smith, Lincoln, Ark., and Mrs. Ona Birchfield, Bartlesville.