PUTNAM COUNTY, TN - OBITUARIES - Deaths Reported in the The Cookeville Press 1894
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Roll #101
Cookeville Press
(Miscellaneous)
1894 - 1896

Note: The following notation ". . ." (without the quotes) indicates that
there is more information in the death notice. This information was not
transcribed, because it did not contain any genealogical information. 

The Cookeville Press was published by J. E. Gore and Rutledge Smith from
approximately 1887 to 1917. It was a weekly paper that came out every
Thursday. Prior to 1894, relatively few issues still exist. However,
from 1894 to 1903, the majority of the issues are available on
microfilm.

ALLISON, JULIUS: But all is not joy and gladness, death summoned Julius
Allison to come home to see his angel baby that had gone but a few weeks
before he died last Wednesday. [Date 3/8/1894, Vol. VII, No. 19, Page 1]

ANDERSON, SON OF MR. & MRS. J. A.: Died, at 7 a. m. Monday morning, the
4-year-old boy of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Anderson. (White County) [Date
11/22/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 4, Page 6]

ARMISTEAD, JOHN: John Armistead, aged about 26 years son of Fred
Armistead died last Sunday near Stonewall. (Overton County) [Date
9/13/1894, Vol. VII, No. 46, Page 6]

BAKER, GEO.: Geo. Baker, an old and highly respected citizen, who lived
near Gordonsville, died last Thursday. (Smith County) [Date 7/19/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 6]

BARKLEY, J. L.: J. L. Barkley who was stricken with paralysis about two
weeks ago, died last Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. The remains, were
shipped to his home, at Macoe Ohio Sunday. He was 54 years of age and
had been residing on the mountain for over two years for his health. He
was an old soldier and highly respected by all who knew him. (Cumberland
County) [Date 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 3]

BECK, CHARLIE: Charlie Beck, the youngest son of Jesse Beck a former
citizen of Gainesboro, and the grand son of the late Charles Burton who
lived near Pekin, was drowned in the Caney Fork in the lower end of this
county, last Saturday evening. The best information we could gather from
the unfortunate affair, was that Charley and some other boys were in the
river in a canoe with the above results. At last accounts the body had
not been found. Charley had many relatives and friends here who will
regret to learn his death. [Date 7/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 5]

BELOTE, JOHN L.: John L. Belote, of Castillian Springs, aged 83-years, a
very prominent citizen, died on the 17th inst., after a brief illness.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Tragden. (Smith County) [Date
5/3/1894, Vol. VII, No. 27, Page 2]

BENDER, INFANT OF WILLIAM: The five weeks old infant of Wm. Bender was
found dead in bed Sunday morning. [Date 12/20/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 8,
Page 5]

BERRY, PEGGY: Aunt Peggy, wife of Edward Berry, died at Henderson's
Cross Roads on the 5 inst. She was a member of the Baptist church.
(Smith County) [Date 8/30/1894, Vol. VII, No. 44, Page 4]

BLACK, CLEMENTINE: Died one day last week, Miss Clementine Black at her
home five miles south of this place. (Overton County) [Date 10/25/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 52, Page 6]

BLACK, MRS. M. A.: Death of Mrs. M. A. Black -- It is with exceeding
sorrow and regret that we are called upon to announce the death of Mrs.
M. A. Black, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walton
Smith, in Cookeville, on last Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. Mr. B. would
have been 82 years old if she had lived till the first day of May next.
The immediate cause of her death was apoplexy. She was discovered in her
room early on Wednesday morning preceding, speechless and unable to walk
or give any sign explanatory of her condition. Dr. J. B. S. Martin was
immediately called to her bedside and attended her with unremitting toil
and energy until the last. . . .  Mrs. Black was the grandmother of one
of the managers of the PRESS and seemed almost a part and parcel of the
institution. She was a native of Charleston, S. C., but came to live
with her son-in-law in Tennessee in 1870, where she has since resided. .
. . She was and always has been an humble, devout member of the Catholic
church whose tenets and teachings she verified in her noble, pure and
holy christian life. She was a great friend of the Masonic Fraternity,
her father, Alexander England, of South Carolina, having been a man high
in the councils of the order, . . . [Date 1/25/1894, Vol. VII, No. 13,
Page 4]

BOCKMAN, J. C.: Hon. J. C. Bockman died at his home last Thursday
evening. Mr. Bockman has been in feeble health for some time. He was
buried with Masonic honors. (Pekin) [Date 8/30/1894, Vol. VII, No. 44,
Page 3]

BOHANNON, INFANT OF JAMES & SABRA: We notice, with regret, the death of
the little babe of James and Sabra Bohannon of Texas. They used to live
here, and we sympathize with them very much. [Date 2/1/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 14, Page 1]

BOLTON, HENRY: Henry Bolton and Wm. Choate who lived on Salt Lick in
Macon county, were killed by lightning last Saturday while at work in
the wheat field. Two other men who were at work in the same field were
badly shocked. (Jackson County) [Date 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page
2]

BOYD, HUGH: Mrs. Hugh Boyd, an old man living in the Second district,
was found dead in the woods near his home last Saturday morning. [Date
10/18/1894, Vol. VII, No. 51, Page 5]

BRADLEY, WILLIAM: William Bradley, who lived near Tomkinsville, Ky., an
athlete and gymnast belonging to the Byers & Bachelder Show, which
exhibited in Carthage last week, fell six feet from a horizontal bar,
and broke his neck, last Tuesday at Red Boiling Springs, Macon county. A
coroner's inquest was held, several witnesses examined, and the verdict
of death returned in accordance with the above facts. The remains were
taken by William York to Tomkinsville for interment. The show had given
two exhibitions at the Springs, one on Monday and the other on Tuesday.
At each of these Bradley complained of not feeling well, and at the
latter performance between 11 and 1 o'clock, he met with his fatal
accident. He had been previously subject to heart disease and fainting
spells, and it is the opinion of physicians that one of these sensations
overcame him at the critical moment when he fain would act his part
despite his indisposition. The neck was broken at the base of the skull.
(Smith County) [Date 6/7/1894, Vol. VII, No. 32, Page 1]

BROWN, SARAH: Died, on the 16th inst., Miss Sarah Brown, wife of Mr. Wm.
G. Brown, age 61 years. [Date 3/29/1894, Vol. VII, No. 22, Page 1]

BROWN, SON OF JOHN: John Brown's boy died on the 25th inst., also,
Willie Bush's baby died Monday night. [Date 3/8/1894, Vol. VII, No. 7,
Page 1]

BUSH, INFANT OF WILLIE: John Brown's boy died on the 25th inst., also,
Willie Bush's baby died Monday night. [Date 3/8/1894, Vol. VII, No. 19,
Page 1]

BUTLER, W. B.: The many friends of W. B. Butler will regret to learn of
his death, which occurd (sic) at his home in Gainesboro, Dec. 21, 1893.
[Date 1/4/1894, Vol. VII, No. 10, Page 5]

CANTRELL, MILTON: Unfortunate Accident -- Monday afternoon when the
train returning from Lebanon had reached Spring Creek, the engine and
brakemen went in on the sidetrack to pull out a car. Milton Cantrell and
Ack Meachum, two brakemen, went down to make the coupling. Mr. Cantrell
thinking the draw head of the car was too low to couple, lifted it up
and directed Meachum to put a rock under it. While holding the draw
head, the engine was backing struck him, mashing him between the two
draw heads, when the engine was signaled ahead, Cantrell dropped
helpless to the ground, but was quickly assisted by his brother
laborers, who placed him in the baggage car and the train made a quick
run to Watertown where Dr. Blair was summoned and who accompanied
Cantrell to his home at this place. Arriving here, Dr. G. W. Whitney was
called in and examination made and it was found that the left hip and
side were crushed and the wounded man was pronounced to be in a
precarious condition. All was done that was possible to relieve his
suffering, but he could not endure the injuries received. He lingered
through the night amid excruciating pain, and died about 7:30 Tuesday
morning. His remains were immediately taken charge of by the members of
Lily Lodge, No. 91, K. P., of which he was a beloved member, some of
whom were with him from the moment that he was hurt, until the last clod
was thrown on his grave. . . . A special train was tendered by the N. &
K. officials to convey the remains, relatives, and Knights and their
families to Double Springs, where his body was buried at 7 o'clock in
the afternoon with the impressive K. of P. ceremony. Milton Cantrell was
a native of Putnam county, among his relatives are numbered some of the
best people of this county. . . . He was married last fall to Miss Judd
of Double Springs, who with his aged mother, are grief-stricken at their
sudden loss. Our deepest sympathy is with them. [Date 4/26/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 26, Page 4]

CARR, ANNIE: Died, on the 23rd ult., Mrs. Annie Carr, (nee Noonan) wife
of Hillery Carr of the 1st District. She was buried at Paran Sunday.
(Overton County) [Date 3/8/1894, Vol. VII, No. 19, Page 1]

CARRINGTON, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. W. E.: Sept. 8, 1894 -- Died on the
21st of August, infant of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sutton. Also infant of Mr.
and Mrs. W. E. Carrington on the 30th ult. (St. Luke) [Date 9/13/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 46, Page 7]

CASH, CLARK: News reached here a few days ago that the report that has
been circulated here concerning the death of Clark Cash is true. He died
at his home in Arkansas City, Kan., the 10th of last May. (Overton
County) [Date 7/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 6]

CASON, MRS. LON: Mrs. Lon Cason died at her home on Flynn's Creek last
Thursday night. (Jackson County) [Date 6/7/1894, Vol. VII, No. 32, Page
1]

CHOATE, WM.: Henry Bolton and Wm. Choate who lived on Salt Lick in Macon
county, were killed by lightning last Saturday while at work in the
wheat field. Two other men who were at work in the same field were badly
shocked. (Jackson County) [Date 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 2]

CLAIBORNE, HENRY: At 12 o'clock, on Thursday, May 10, Henry Claiborne,
living at Lafayette, shot himself in the middle of the forehead with a
pistol. Death was instantaneous. He was register of Macon county at the
time of his death, having been elected by the county court to fill out
an unexpired term. He was married, and leaves a wife and three children
aged 2, 6, and 11 years. His wife is a daughter of Esq. J. E. Foust and
a sister of J. Ed Foust, Jr. of Hartsville. Mr. Claiborne's father was
living with him. They had been in the mercantile business together eight
or ten years. At the time of his death he was a partner of W. H. Gregory
in prizing tobacco. He was a member of the Christian church, and a
straightforward, honorable man-- one that everybody like and respected.
No cause is assigned for the act, as his domestic relations were of the
happiest nature, and his business in good shape. [Date 5/17/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 29, Page 7]

COLE, WILLIAM: Uncle Wm. Cole, one of he oldest and most respected
citizens of this county, died Saturday last. He had been in feeble
health for some time. The large circle of friends and relatives have our
sympathy. (White County) [Date 10/18/1894, Vol. VII, No. 51, Page 6]

COLLIER, PATTIE: Miss Pattie Collier, daughter of Robt. Collier, of
Sumner County, died last week at the Douglass infirmary, Nashville of
typhoid fever. Her remains were brought home for interment. [Date
6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 2]

COOPER, HANNAH: In Memoriam -- Death seem doubly terrible when he
snatches from a loving husband and family of children the wife and
mother. It was under circumstances like these that my friend and school-
mate, Mrs. Hannah Cooper, wife of William T. Cooper, was called from
life unto death on the 10th day of June 1894, at her home in Livingston,
Tennessee. Deceased was the daughter of the Henry and Margaret Richmond
of Jackson county, and was born November 30, 1844, being forty nine
years, six months and ten days old at the date of her death. She left a
devoted husband and four children, besides a long list of relatives and
friends to lament her departure. Mrs. Cooper embraced Christianity at an
early age and became a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, in
which she lived until her death, except for a few years, she was a
member of the M. E. Church South, not being convenient to a congregation
of her own. . . . [Date 10/18/1894, Vol. VII, No. 51, Page 5]

COOPER, MRS. W. T.: Mrs. W. T. Cooper, who came here an invalid from
Rowena, Ky., a few months ago, died last Monday night. Although she had
been in our town so short a time, she made many friends during her
sickness, who sincerely sympathize with the bereft family, in this the
greatest of losses-- a good wife and mother. Her body was carried to
Flynn's Lick and laid to rest, to await the resurrection of the
immortal, among relative and friends, she had known and loved in other
years. (Overton County) [Date 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1]

COPE, HARRISON: Harrison Cope, a young man 21 years of age, living on
the farm of Mr. Waman Clark, was suddenly killed by being kicked by a
mule last Friday. He was preparing to hitch the mule to a plow when the
animal kicked him in the region of the heart, from the effect of which
died in about thirty minutes, never speaking after the accident. The
corpse was buried at Hopewell Saturday. [Date 1/11/1894, Vol. VII, No.
11, Page 1]

COPELAND, THOS.: We noticed an account of the death of a young man in
the Talihina, (I. T.) News, by the name of Thos. Copeland who was run
over by a train near that placed and killed the 25th of August. Nothing
was known of he young man more than it was learned from a companion who
had been with him but a short time, that his name was Thos. Copeland,
and his home was in Tennessee. We publish the above thinking he might
have relatives in this section, as a number of families by his name
reside in this and Overton county. [Date 10/4/1894, Vol. VII, No. 49,
Page 5]

CORNWELL, LOU: Mrs. Lou Cornwell, widow of William Cornwell, deceased,
of Kempsville, who was recently stricken with paralysis, died last week,
and was buried at the Armstead graveyard on Saturday. (Smith County)
[Date 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 2]

CRABTREE, CHILD OF FRANK: The little child of Frank Crabtree who lives
one mile West of town, on the Buffalo Valley road, fell in the spring
near its home and was drown one day last week. [Date 5/3/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 27, Page 5]

CRABTREE, SOLOMON: Mr. Soloman Crabtree, one of the oldest citizens of
this county, died at his home seven miles south-east of this place last
Friday. (Overton County) [Date 9/6/1894, Vol. VII, No. 45, Page 3]

CULLOM, LIZE: Lize Cullom, colored, died at her home a few miles from
town last Friday and was buried at Bethlehem Saturday. She was owned by
Judge Alvin Cullom in slave time. (Overton County) [Date 9/6/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 45, Page 3]

CUMMINGS, MARGARET: Mrs. Margaret Cummings, aged 95, for 71-years a
member of the Primitive Baptist church, died last week in Gallatin. She
lived for 68-years in the house where she died. [Date 6/28/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 35, Page 2]

DALTON, DAUGHTER OF MR. W. B.: Died, on the 15th instant, the little two
year-old daughter of Mr. W. B. Dalton, who lives near Algood. Mr. Dalton
has been very unfortunate, about four weeks ago, the little twin sister
to this one died. [Date 1/18/1894, Vol. VII, No. 12, Page 5]

DANIELS, JOHN: John Daniels, a highly respected citizen of West side,
and a former citizen of Hilham, Overton county, died Sunday morning
after an illness of only a week. Mr. Daniels leaves a wife and large
family of children dependent upon her for support. Mr. Daniels was a
consistent member of the Christian church, and leaves many friends to
mourn his untimely end. [Date 6/14/1894, Vol. VII, No. 33, Page 5]

DAVID, I. B.: Last Wednesday night Mr. I. B. David, of Prosperity
country, quietly passed away. He had lived to a good old age and had
made the world better by his being here. . . . [Date 8/30/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 44, Page 2]

DAVIS, ALFRED: Alfred Davis, son of A. A. Davis, of Brush Creek, died
last Friday morning of pneumonia, and was buried on his place. Mr. Davis
was a single man. [Date 1/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 11, Page 1]

DAVIS, JAMES: James Davis, an aged and respected citizen, died at his
home two miles north of town, Sunday morning. Mr. Davis has served
several terms as constable of this district, and many friends who mourn
his loss. [Date 7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 5]

DAVIS, NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Davis, sister of Mr. Lem Fite, and mother of
Len F. Davis, died Saturday in Nashville, at the home of her son Len F.
Davis. (Dekalb County) [Date 4/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 7, Page 3]

DEERING, WIFE OF WILLIAM: The wife of William Deering, of Defeated
creek, died last Friday night, aged about 43 years. She leaves a husband
and four children to mourn her loss. (Smith County) [Date 8/2/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 40, Page 2]

DENNY, AGNES: We are pained to announce the death of Mrs. Agnes Denny,
which occurred at her home near Buffalo Valley, in this county on last
Monday. Mrs. Denny was the wife of John Denny and mother of the Judge T.
L. Denny and Silas Denny of Cookeville. She had been in feeble health
for some time past, being well advanced in years, but her death came
unexpected to her family and friends. Mrs. Denny was a noble hearted,
christian woman, having been a consistent and devoted member of the
Baptist church all her life. She lived to raise to man and womanhood a
large and respectable family of children and drew around her a large and
devoted circle of friends who will sadly miss and mourn her loss. To the
stricken family and children we extend deepest sympathy and sincerest
regrets in this hour of their sore afflictions. [Date 6/21/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 34, Page 5]

DENNY, AGNES: We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Agnes Denny.
(Pekin) [Date 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1]

DENTON, CYNTHIA: The many friends and acquaintances of Miss Cynthia
Denton of Cookeville, will be grieved to learn of her death which
occurred one day last week. [Date 2/22/1894, Vol. VII, No. 17, Page 1]

DIBRELL, MARY E.: Mrs. Mary E. Dibrell, wife of the late Gen. G. G.
Dibrell, died at her home in Sparta last Sunday morning. Mrs. Dibrell
was a noble woman, a life-long member of the church and an humble devout
christian. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss. [Date
8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 5]

DILLARD, VAN: The remains of Mr. Van Dillard, who died at J. B.
Allison's last Saturday, were interred in the Allred grave-yard last
Sunday. (Nettle Carrier) [Date 6/7/1894, Vol. VII, No. 32, Page 1]

DILLARD, VAN: We are pained to announce the death of Mr. Van Dillard, of
Granville. Mr. Dillard was in robust health until about two years ago at
which time he was seized with a severe attack of grippe from the effects
of which he never recovered, but gradually wasted away until Friday last
when he died while visiting in Overton county. Mr. D. was the youngest
son of the Rev. John Dillard and a brother of Capt. H. H. Dillard, of
this place. He was an intelligent useful christian gentleman and leaves
a wife, four children and many friends to mourn his untimely end. The
PRESS deeply sympathizes with the grief-stricken family. [Date
5/31/1894, Vol. VII, No. 31, Page 5]

DILLEHAY, LETHIA: Mrs. Lethia, widow of Johnson Dillehay, near Pleasant
Shade, died last week and was buried at the old homestead. (Smith
County) [Date 11/22/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 4, Page 6]

DOAK, WILL: Will Doak, of Lebanon, was drowned while bathing in the
Cumberland river late Thursday evening. (Dekalb County) [Date 7/12/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 6]

DOWELL, GEORGE: We are pained to announce the death of George Dowell
which occurred near his home about four miles North of Cookeville last
Saturday night. His death was caused by a fall from a mule which ran
away with and threw him to the ground on Friday last. Mr. Dowell was a
quiet, orderly christian gentleman and leaves a family and numerous
relatives and friends to grieve over his sudden and untimely end. The
PRESS deeply sympathizes with all, over the sad calamity. [Date
10/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 50, Page 5]

DUKE, INFANT OF JAMES: The infant of James Duke and wife died Saturday
at the home of J. D. Martin. It was buried the same afternoon in East
View Cemetery. (Dekalb County) [Date 11/15/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 3, Page
6]

DYER, SALLIE: Mrs. Sallie Dyer, of the 7th district of this county,
widow of the late Carroll Dyer, died at the house of Sam Houston Dyer,
on the 27th of July. Mrs. Dyer was about 73 years of age. She had been a
consistent member of the christian church for many years, and left a
large family of children and grand children, a host of friends to mourn
her loss. Peace to her memory. [Date 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 5]

ELDRIDGE, CHILD OF NANCY: The two-year old child of Nancy Eldridge, who
lives in the 6th District, fell in the fire Friday last, while its
mother was not near, and set its clothing on fire. When found the child
was frightfully burned, and died in a few minutes. The suffering of the
little one is said to have been horrible, and its last breath a relief
to all concerned. This is the second child this woman has burned to
death, and it does seem that caution is not known in that household.
Nancy Eldridge is a very poor woman, and has never been married. [Date
2/1/1894, Vol. VII, No. 14, Page 1]

ELDRIDGE, WIDOW OF JESSE: We learned this morning that Mrs. Eldridge,
widow of the late Jesse Eldridge, died at her home near Hilham first of
this week. We have not learned the particulars of her death. (Overton
County) [Date 5/31/1894, Vol. VII, No. 31, Page 3]

FANCHER, MRS. FRANK: Mrs. Frank Fancher, daughter of Congressman
Snodgrass, died at her home in Sparta a few days ago. [Date 10/18/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 51, Page 5]

FARRINGTON, ISRAEL PUTNAM: Israel Putnam Farrington, of Chicago, Ill.,
departed this life at the residence of C. H. Whitney, in West
Cookeville, Sunday evening, June 24, 1894, a few minutes after 9
o'clock. Deceased had come to us only a short time ago and invalid. . .
. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney were his only acquaintances. . . . We learn that
Mr. Farrington leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss, in
the great western city. His family was notified at once by telegram.
Funeral services were held at Col. Whitney's residence late Monday
evening, after which the remains were buried in the presence of a large
concourse of citizens in Cookeville Cemetery. [Date 6/28/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 35, Page 5]

FARRISS, WM. L.: The sad news of the death of Wm. L. Farris, at Honey
Grove, Texas, Wednesday July 25, 1894, reached Sparta, Thursday morning
in the form of a telegram to the young man's father. He died from typho
malaria, or slow fever, as known in Texas. Wm. L. Farriss, was twenty-
four years of age, and a young man of good disposition, brilliant
intellect and possessed many friends. He had been in Texas three years
at the time of his death. He graduated two years ago at Blossom College,
Lamar county, Texas, and afterwards taught school, being paid a large
salary. In the present campaign he was the Democratic candidate for
cotton weigher, a position paying $2000 per year, and would have been
elected but for his untimely sickness and death. His many friends in
White County mourn his loss and sympathize with the bereaved parents.
(White County) [Date 8/9/1894, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 6]

FITZGERALD, MARY: Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald, aunt of Thomas J. Fitzgerald, of
this place died in Nashville Friday and was buried Sunday. Thos.
Fitzgerald returned Monday, after attending last rights. (White County)
[Date 9/27/1894, Vol. VII, No. 48, Page 6]

FLATT, INFANT OF MRS. MANDA: Died on the 27th, infant of Mrs. Manda
Flatt. [Date 1/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 11, Page 1]

GOGGINS, INFANT OF JAMES: The two-year-old child of James Goggins of
Monroe, died on the 6th inst. (Overton County) [Date 7/29/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 38, Page 3]

GOODBAR, MRS. J. M.: Mrs. J. M. Goodbar died at her home near Lebanon,
Dec. 28th after an illness of some days. She was burried (sic) from the
Methodist church, Revs. J. T. Curry and W. T. Haggard conducted the
services. Mrs. Goodbar was the most excellent woman and was dearly loved
by all who knew her. (Wilson County) [Date 1/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 11,
Page 4]

GOSSETT, TOM: Tom Gossett died yesterday evening at his home in Liberty.
We have none of the particulars of his death, but for several years the
dread destroyer, consumption, was eating his life away, and Tom's
friends and family knew that at any hour he might pass into that great
beyond from whence no one returneth. Tom was a good boy, and leaves many
friends who mourn their loss. (Dekalb County) [Date 5/17/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 29, Page 6]

GRACY, C. D.: We are pained to announce the death of C. D. Gracy which
occurred at his father-in-laws house in this city on the last Saturday
morning of blood poison. On the Sunday preceding he was at the home of
Mr. J. C. Kerr in the second story of the building and started down the
stairs, missing his step he plunged down the stairs to the bottom or
first floor, hurting his knee very badly which finally resulted in
death. He leaves a wife and one child (Charley) to grieve over his
untimely end. He was buried with Masonic Honors at Salem, on Sunday
evening in the presence of a vast concourse of sorrowing friends and
relatives, who had assembled to do honor to his memory and assist in the
last sad rights. Peace to his memory. [Date 1/25/1894, Vol. VII, No. 13,
Page 5]

GREGORY, ROBERT: Robert Gregory, who lived near Dixon Springs, died
early last Saturday morning of heart trouble. He was aged about 60
years, and leaves a second wife and several children. He was a highly
respected citizen. (Smith County) [Date 6/14/1894, Vol. VII, No. 33,
Page 3]

GRIBBLE, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. R. C.: Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Gribble's infant
died last Friday night and was buried at Cedar Grove cemetery Saturday
afternoon (sic) services being held at the grave by Rev. W. T. Haggard.
(Wilson County) [Date 7/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 7]

GROSS, INFANT OF H. L. W: The infant daughter of H. L. W. Gross died
recently at Alexandria. (Smith County) [Date 7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No.
37, Page 6]

GUILD, WALTER S.: Walter S. Guild, aged 18 years, son of Mrs. Bettie J.
Guild, of Gallatin, died last Saturday morning. (Smith County) [Date
5/31/1994, Vol. VII, No. 31, Page 2]

HAILE, MRS. THOMAS: Mrs. Thomas Haile died at her home on Clear Fork,
Dekalb county, August 24th. (Overton County) [Date 9/13/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 46, Page 6]

HALE, MRS.: Mrs. Hale died at her home in West Side last Sunday after an
illness of several months of consumption. [Date 10/4/1894, Vol. VII, No.
49, Page 5]

HALE, THOS.: Mrs. Thos. Haile died at her home on Clear Fork last
Friday. (Dekalb County) [Date 9/6/1894, Vol. VII, No. 45, Page 3]

HALL, MRS. JAMES: Mrs. James Hall, relict of the late Jas. Hall, and
sister of our townsman J. V. Minor, died at her home in the Eighth
district last Saturday night, at the age of 62 years. The funeral
services were held Sunday. (Jackson County) [Date 3/1/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 18, Page 1]

HAMPTON, MRS. JOHN: The many friends of Mrs. John Hampton of this place,
will be pained to learn of her death which occurred at the home of her
son, G. W. Hampton in Gainesboro, last Sunday night, after a lingering
illness of several weeks. [Date 10/4/1894, Vol. VII, No. 49, Page 5]

HANKINS, MRS. ALBERT: Mrs. Albert Hankins, of the Rome neighborhood,
died last Saturday night and was buried at the Reed burying ground, near
her home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Haggard, of
Lebanon. She leaves a husband and two children, besides brothers and
sisters. (Smith County) [Date 10/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 50, Page 2]

HARPER, INFANT OF S. S.: The ten-weeks-old child of S. S. Harper of
Gordonsville, died last Friday morning and was buried on Saturday at the
J. E. Gold place. The family have the sympathy of a large acquaintance.
(Smith County) [Date 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 2]

HARRIS, DAVID: David Harris, one of the old citizens of the county, died
last week at his home about two and a half miles from town. He was an
ex-Confederate soldier and a good citizen. (Jackson County) [Date
3/22/1894, Vol. VII, No. 21, Page 6]

HARRIS, WILLIAM: William Harris died at his home on Aaron's Branch last
Thursday morning and was buried Friday. (Jackson County) [Date 6/7/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 32, Page 1]

HEARN, PATSY: Mrs. Patsy Hearn,  aged 73, widow of the Rev. Jacob Hearn,
died last week at the home of her daughter in Alexandria. (Smith County)
[Date 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 2]

HOFFMAN, FRANKIE: Mrs. Frankie Hoffman, wife of Eugene Hoffman, of Shady
Grove, Trousdale county, died last week. She was a member of the Baptist
church. She leaves one child. [Date 5/17/1894, Vol. VII, No. 29, Page 7]

HOLLANDSWORTH, J. L.: J. L. Hollandsworth, of Liberty, died last week
and was buried by the Masonic Fraternity. (Smith County) [Date
6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 7]

HUGHES, JOSEPH: Joseph Hughes, a member of Donelson bivouac, Confederate
veterans, of Gallatin, suicide by cutting his throat last week. He was
in Company "C," twenty-fourth Tennessee infantry. [Date 6/28/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 35, Page 2]

HUNT, JOHN: John Hunt, of LaGuardo, shot himself through the heart last
week. (Smith County) [Date 8/9/1894, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 2]

HUNT, JOHN W.: John W. Hunt, a promising young lawyer at the Lebanon bar
was killed yesterday morning at his fathers home seven miles below town
by the accidental discharge of his pistol. It seems that Mr. Hunt had
been greatly worried by the dogs barking around the house the night
before, and in order to shoot them last night he had asked his brother
to bring his pistol that he get it in order. The pistol was brought and
while still in bed, having been confined for a month or so, he went to
work ??? It and experiencing  some danger in moving the cartridges he
sent his brother after oil. Just after his brother stepped from the room
he heard the pistol first and running back at once found that he had
shot himself just below the breast. He asked for his mother and father,
and died without saying another word. The coroner's jury found a verdict
in accordance with the above facts. His funeral took place this morning
at the old family grave yard near his home. (Wilson County) [Date
8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 6]

IVEY, GARDNER: We are just in receipt of a letter from our young friend
Horace Ivey of Stockville, Neb., stating that his father Gardner Ivey
died at the home of his son-in-law in that place, the 19th of March and
was buried in the Snowball burying grounds near his second daughter on
the 20th. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hinworthie, Pastor of
the M. E. church. Mr. Ivey was a former citizen of this place, and was
always regarded as an honest, hard working citizen, and his many friends
here will regret to learn of his death. [Date 4/5/1894, Vol. VII, No.
23, Page 5]

JACKSON, PATSY: St. Luke, Tenn., Jan. 27. -- Health here is bad. Mrs.
Patsy Jackson, Nameless, died on the 24th of lagrippe, also an old man
by the name of Tillman on the 26th. [Date 2/1/1894, Vol. V II, No. 14,
Page 1]

JERNIGAN, SALLIE: July 31 -- On last Friday Isham Meaders, on old and
respected citizen of this district, passed away; also on the same day
old Aunt Sallie Jernigan died. They were both well advanced in years,
bordering perhaps on eighty. They were consistent members of the
Christian church. They leave behind a host of friends and relatives to
mourn their loss. (Double Springs) [Date 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40,
Page 5]

JOHNSON, DAUGHTER OF JASPER: The little three-year-old daughter of
Jasper Johnson, living three miles in the country, suffered a horriblo
(sic) death from the effects of a swallow of carbolic acid, Sunday. She
drank the poison Friday while her parents were absent, and suffered
intensely until death releaved her two days latter (sic). The acid was
on the mantle, and the child managed to get it down and drink it. The
grass in the yard where the little sufferer vomited was burned to a
crisp. Every possible remedy was administered, but no avail. The
bereaved parents have he sympathy of the community in their acute
sorrow. (White County) [Date 9/27/1894, Vol. VII, No. 48, Page 6]

JOHNSON, MR.: Mr. Johnson, whom we reported as very sick last week, we
are informed died last Friday. (Overton County) [Date 5/31/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 31, Page 3]

JONES, J. HATTON: J. Hatton Jones, son of W. C. and Mary Jones of
Hickman, died on Sept. 1st of brain fever, aged 25 years. He was a
graduate of the Masonic Normal school of Alexandria and of Hartsville
Institution and a teacher by profession having entered upon his third
year at Wade Academy Davidson county. He had taught at Defeated and
Riddleton and was a promising young man. (Smith County) [Date 9/20/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 47, Page 2]

JUDD, BEN: Ben Judd, of the first district, we learn died suddenly at
his home last Sunday. (Overton County) [Date 9/6/1894, Vol. VII, No. 45,
Page 3]

JUDD, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. JEFF: Died, on the 14th inst., infant of Mr.
and Mrs. Jeff Judd. (Waterloo) [Date 3/29/1894, Vol. VII, No. 22, Page
1]

JUDD, INFANT OF W. F.: Infant son of W. F. Judd, was born March 30th
1893, died July 16, 1894, aged 1-year 3-months and 16 days. . . . [Date
8/9/1894, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 5]

JULIAN, JASPER: We were sad to learn of the death of Jasper Julian who
moved to Missouri, six years ago. He died on July 14th 94. Mr. Julian
leaves a wife and several children and many friends and relatives to
mourn his loss. (St. Luke) [Date 10/4/1894, Vol. VII, No. 49, Page 7]

KING, DAUGHTER OF DR.: News comes from Chestnut Mound of the sad death
by accident of the little daughter of Dr. King. She was at a birthday
party at Geo. Thackston's, and Mr. Thackston's little boy was playing
with a gun which he said he didn't know was loaded. The gun was
accidentally discharged, killing the little girl instantly. [Date
3/8/1894, Vol. VII, No. 19, Page 1]

KIRKPATRICK, MRS. ARMISTEAD: Mrs. Armistead Kirkpatrick died last
Friday, at her home near Gainesboro, after a long and painful illness.
The burial serviced occurred Saturday. (Jackson County) [Date
12/20/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 8, Page 4]

LANGFORD, OLLIE: Died, on the 15th inst., Ollie, the then year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Langford, with lagrippe and pneumonia.
(Waterloo) [Date 3/29/1894, Vol. VII, No. 22, Page 1]

LEDBETTER, WIFE OF JOHN: The four months old infant of John Ledford died
last Sunday, and the wife of John Ledbetter last Wednesday. (Nettle
Carrier) [Date 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1]

LEDFORD, INFANT OF JOHN: The four months old infant of John Ledford died
last Sunday, and the wife of John Ledbetter last Wednesday. (Nettle
Carrier) [Date 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1]

LEE, I. B.: 'Tis with sorrow we hear of the death of our worthy County
Superintendent I. B. Lee. He has been elected twice and was the first
one to introduce Normal work in this county. We sincerely sympathize
with his young bride. (Hillham) [Date 11/15/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 3, Page
3]

LEE, MRS. J. R.: Mrs. J. R. Lee, of Boma, died at her home on the 16th
instant. She was 62 years of age. [Date 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35,
Page 5]

LEWIS, ARLESS: We were pained to here of the death of Arless, the eight
year old son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Lewis, which sad event occurd (sic)
Tuesday evening, Jan. 16th 1894. The young boy had been dangerously ill
with pneumonia for two weeks, and after much suffering, succumbed. This
is the second son Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have host in the last two weeks. .
. . The body was buried at Union Wednesday. [Date 1/25/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 13, Page 1]

LEWIS, EMMETT: Before going to press the sad news reaches us of the
death of Emmett, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Lewis. He was in
town Monday, but was seized with grip and died Tuesday night. Emmett was
about 20 years of age and a promising young man. Mr. Lewis was at home
from McMinnville when the sad event occurred. [Date 1/11/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 11, Page 1]

LISLE, MARCUS C.: The death of Honorable Marcus C. Lisly, which occurred
at 5 o'clock Saturday morning at his residence on South Maple street was
a painless one. Members of the family and a few intimate friends were
present. During his illness he had suffered little or no pain, and the
end was a quiet sinking to sleep. The remains will be buried in the
cemetery at this city beside his wife, who died more than a year ago.
The funeral will take place from the Presbyterian church, of which he
had been a member for a couple of years, and the interment will take
place this afternoon. (Winchester, Ky) [Date 7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No.
37, Page 1]

LIVELY, G. F.: A sad death occurred at McMinnville Thursday of last
week. G. F. Lively, a prominent young man, who had been very much
unsettled in mind for some time, fell or jumped from the top of the
bluff near the railroad bridge at that point, striking head first on the
railroad track. When found his skull was fractured and jawbone broken.
He died two hours later. The deceased was well known in Sparta, as are
the other members of his family. (White County) [Date 4/19/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 25, Page 3]

LIVER, NETTIE: Miss Nettie Liver, aged 15 years, died at the home of her
father, near Gallatin, recently. (Smith County) [Date 8/9/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 41, Page 2]

LYNCH, WIFE OF GERRY: The wife of Gerry Lynch, of Sullivan's Bend, died
last week from injuries received by a cow goring her. She leaves a
husband and one child. (Smith County) [Date 6/14/1894, Vol. VII, No. 33,
Page 3]

LYNN, JAMES: James Lynn who lived on Mill Creek in Overton county, we
learn was found dead in bed at the residence of Rev. A. H. Morgan of
Marengo. He had stopped there to spend the night, and when some member
of the family went to his room to awake him, found him dead. [Date
8/9/1894, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 5]

LYNN, OMA: July 28 -- Mrs. Oma Lynn, who we reported seriously ill last
week, died Wednesday at 12:30 p. m. (Nettle Carrier) [Date 8/2/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 3]

MADDUX, INFANT OF BRADLEY: Last Friday Bradley Maddux's baby died.
(Pekin) [Date 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1]

MADDUX, SON OF MRS. MARY: The six-months-old boy of Mrs. Mary Maddux, of
Buffalo Valley, reported to us last week as being better, died last
Friday of pneumonia. Mrs. Maddux is the daughter of James McClarin, of
Carthage. [Date 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 2]

MARCHBANKS, AMANDA: Mrs. Amanda Marchbanks, wife of Wm. Marchbanks died
at her home in Sparta, on the 11th instant. Mrs. Marchbanks was a sister
of Mrs. W. H. Matlock of this place, and daughter of Rev. Braxton Hunter
of Dry Valley, in this county. [Date 4/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 25, Page
5]

MARCHBANKS, AMANDA: Mrs. Amanda Marchbanks, wife of Wm. Marchbanks, died
at her home in Sparta, Wednesday, April 11, 1894, at 3 p. m., after a
protracted illness. (White County) [Date 4/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 25,
Page 3]

MARCHBANKS, MOLLIE: Last Saturday night near midnight, the hand of the
destroying angel was again felt in our community. This time the soul of
Mrs. Mollie Marchbanks answered the summons. Her death was caused by a
complication of lagrippe and pneumonia. She had only been ill a few days
and it was not thought that she was seriously affected; but during the
last few hours she sank very rapidly, and nature was forced to succumbed
to the dread monster. Her remains were interred Sunday by the side of
her husband's at the Marchbanks place, six miles northeast of town. Mrs.
Marchbanks was an active member of the Christian church, and was much
respected and revered by her many friends, who share the relatives the
deep sorrow they have received in her loss. She leaves two children-- a
girl and a boy, both in their 'teens, who will miss their widowed
mother, their support and guide, more than all else, and who are grief
stricken at their sudden loss. [Date 1/22/1894, Vol. VII, No. 17, Page
5]

MATTHEWS, NAPOLEAN: Napolean Matthews, of Peyton's creek, near
Monoville, died last week of fever, aged 21 years. (Smith County) [Date
8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 2]

MAYBERRY, HELEN: Died, on the 29th ult., Mrs. Helen Mayberry, of Flynn's
Lick. Also, Leonard Meadows on last Sunday. (Gainesboro) [Date
7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 7]

MAYNARD, MR.: Last week, in Cove Hollow, DeKalb county, a man by the
name of Presley, son of a Presbyterian minister of that section, shot,
perhaps fatally, a Mr. Maynard. The difficulty originated over a dog
fight. [Date 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 2]

MCGRADY, MARY: Mrs. Mary McGrady, mother of D. D. McGrady of Gallatin
died in Nashville, on the 5th inst., aged 84 years. (Smith County) [Date
9/20/1894, Vol. VII, No. 47, Page 2]

MCNELLEY, LIZZIE: Memorial Sketch -- Mrs. Lizzie A. McNelley was born
May 17, 1851, and departed this life at her home in Alexandria
Tennessee, September 5th 1894, after an illness of nine days. She leaves
behind a husband, besides many relatives and friends. Her sister, Mrs.
Armistead of Granville, was only notified of her sickness in time to
reach her bedside the evening before she died. Deceased was a daughter
of the late Pinkney McCarver Esq., . . . She became a member of the
Methodist church early in life and died in hope of blessed immortality.
Her remains were interred in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, after
impressive religious services conducted by Eld. R. Lin Cave. . . . [Date
10/18/1894, Vol. VII, No. 51, Page 5]

MCNELLY, LIZZIE: Mrs. Lizzie McNelly, wife of George McNelly died at her
home in Alexandria the 5th of Sept. [Date 9/13/1894, Vol. VII, No. 46,
Page 5]

MEADERS, ISHAM: July 31 -- On last Friday Isham Meaders, on old and
respected citizen of this district, passed away; also on the same day
old Aunt Sallie Jernigan died. They were both well advanced in years,
bordering perhaps on eighty. They were consistent members of the
Christian church. They leave behind a host of friends and relatives to
mourn their loss. (Double Springs) [Date 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40,
Page 5]

MEADOWS, ISOM: Isom Meadows, a highly respected citizen of the 7th
district died at his home on last Friday. He was about 85 years old, and
although he lived within five miles of Cookeville he never visited the
town but twice in his life. He was an honest upright christian, having
been a member of the christian church for about fifty years. He leaves a
wife and several children and grandchildren to honor and revere his
memory. [Date 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No. 40, Page 5]

MEADOWS, LEONARD: Died, on the 29th ult., Mrs. Helen Mayberry, of
Flynn's Lick. Also, Leonard Meadows on last Sunday. (Gainesboro) [Date
7/12/1894, Vol. VII, No. 37, Page 7]

MEADOWS, MRS.: We were made sad indeed by the death of Mrs. Meadows of
Celina. She was a true christian lady and we deeply sympathize with her
three daughters who are made orphans, as their father died a few years
ago. May they become better resigned to the calamity which has befallen
them. (Hilham) [Date 4/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 7, Page 25]

MONTGOMERY, JACK: Holman Hinds, son-in-law of Dr. Thos. Snodgrass, shot
and killed Jack Montgomery at Rockwood May 22. The trouble arose over
the settlement of an estate. (White County) [Date 6/14/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 33, Page 2]

MURDOCK, JAMES: James Murdock, formerly of this county, died at Wm.
Pryor's in Clay county, last Thursday. (Overton County) [Date 6/7/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 32, Page 8]

NELSON, CAPT.: Capt. Nelson, assistant warden of the penitentiary, was
killed by prisoners at Tracy City last week. [Date 8/2/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 40, Page 5]

NEWMAN, ALEX: Mr. Alex Newman died last Friday night at nine o'clock.
Mr. Newman lost his wife a few months ago. He had been in bad health
since he returned from Nashville, last Spring. He leaves a feeble mother
and seven children -- the oldest about fourteen years old. (Gentry)
[Date 9/27/1894, Vol. VII, No. 48, Page 7]

NICHOLAS, MRS. J. E.: Mrs. J. E. Nicholas, died Monday evening at her
home three miles south of town, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Nicholas
was a daughter of W. J. Mills, and was a good Christian lady. [Date
10/4/1894, Vol. VII, No. 49, Page 5]

NIXON, JOHN: John Nixon, a son of James Nixon, of Peyton's creek, who
recently returned from Texas, died last week of consumption. He leaves a
wife and three children. (Smith County) [Date 8/2/1894, Vol. VII, No.
40, Page 2]

OAKLEY, INFANT OF J. A.: Died, last Saturday, the infant of J. A. Oakley
and wife after several days illness, and was buried at the Bethlehem
cemetery Sunday afternoon. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the
community. (Overton County) [Date 8/9/1894, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 6]

OAKLY, T. M.: T. M. Oakly, a prominent citizen of Overton county, died
at his home near Oak Hill, one day last week. [Date 10/4/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 49, Page 5]

OFFICER, JAMES: Died one day last week near Netherland, Mr. James
Officer. (Overton County) [Date 6/14/1894, Vol. VII, No. 33, Page 1]

OGLESBY, DEE: Miss Dee Oglesby, of Echo, Trousdale county, died last
week. (Smith County) [Date 8/9/1894, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 2]

ORTNER, DALE: Died on the 8th Mr. Dale Ortner of Nameless, and was
buried on the 9th, a large crowd attended his funeral. He leaves an aged
widow and seven children and many friends to mourn his loss. Service was
conducted by Rev. J. P. Whitefield. (St. Luke) [Date 9/20/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 47, Page 7]

OVERSTREET, INFANT OF MRS. J. B.: Mrs. J. B. Overstreet has been
confined to her room every (sic) since the death of her little two-year
old baby, and it is hoped that she will get out soon. (Elmwood) [Date
6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1]

OZMENT, MRS.: Mrs. Ozment, wife of Mr. Rufe Ozment of the 21st district
died Sept. 1st, she was buried at the old Ozment graveyard the next day
in the presence of a large number of friends and neighbors. (Overton
County) [Date 9/20/1894, Vol. VII, No. 47, Page 6]

PALMER, BILL: Mr. Bill Palmer died Sunday and was buried here Monday.
(Dekalb County) [Date 9/20/1894, Vol. VII, No. 47, Page 7]

PARKINSON, J. T.: There were four deaths in this vicinity on the 1st of
May -- one of whom were Mr. J. T. Parkinson formerly of St. Luke, who
was a highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife, an aged father and
mother and many friends to mourn their loss. (St. Luke) [Date 5/17/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 29, Page 1]

PEAK, J. J.: Death of J. J. Peak -- J. J. Peak departed this life at his
home near Jeremiah this county on last Sunday morning. The immediate
cause of his death was bilious colic. He was seized with the dreadful
disease Friday night previous. Drs. J. B. S. Martin, of Cookeville, and
Reece, of Oak Hill were summoned to his aid and all that medical skill
could do was done, but without avail. Esquire Peek was one of the best
men this county has ever produced.  . . . He has been a member of the
County court for many years and was its Chairman for two consecutive
terms a few years ago. He was and has been for many years a warm, devote
and energetic member of the M. E. Church, South, and his home was always
wide open for its ministers and those who were active in the cause. He
was a Master Mason and belonged to Cookeville Lodge and always took a
lively interest in its affairs. He was buried on Monday last with
Masonic honors by Cookeville and Livingston lodge  in the presence of a
great throng of his neighbors and friends. He was a valuable man to his
family, to his country and to his church, and his death will be greatly
regretted wherever he was known, and the people of Putnam will miss his
prudent, wise and consistent advice and counsel. He was about 60 years
old, and leaves a wife, son and several grandchildren to weep over his
sudden and unexpected departure, and their loss God alone in His
goodness and mercy can supply. . . . [Date 12/20/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 8,
Page 4]

PEMBERTON, J. D.: J. D. Pemberton a good citizen of the Milton county
was shot and killed by H. C. Moore, a prominent  citizen of
Murfreesboro. Mr. Pemberton was formerly of Stateville country. Mr.
Moore is the owner of the pike from Milton to Murfreesboro, and the
trouble grew out of some toll matter. (Smith County) [Date 8/9/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 2]

POTTER, AMANDA: Mrs. Amanda Potter, widow of Rev. Wm. E. Potter, died at
her hold home place; now occupied by her son-in-law, Mr. Hillery Speck,
last Monday morning. Mrs. Potter had been an invalid for several years
and much of the time suffered greatly, but being a devote christian she
bore her affliction with patience. (Overton County) [Date 9/20/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 47, Page 6]

QUALLS, MRS.: Mrs. Qualls died one day last week. She was 108 years old.
(Hilham) [Date 9/13/1894, Vol. VII, No. 46, Page 5]

RAMAGE, JOHN: John Ramage, who has been a business man of Nashville for
46-years, died last week in his 88th year. (Smith County) [Date
6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 2]

RAMSEY, MRS. WILLIAM: We are pained to announce the death of Mrs.
William Ramsey which occurred at home one and a half miles north of town
on last Sunday morning. Mrs. Ramsey was a good christian woman and left
a husband and two little children to mourn her loss. The PRESS
sympathizes, deeply with Mr. Ramsey in his sore affliction. [Date
11/15/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 3, Page 5]

RAY, HATTIE: Mrs. Hattie Ray, wife of Daniel W. Ray, was born May 16,
1872. Departed this life May 16, 1894. She joined the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, on profession of faith, five years previous, in
which she lived a consistent member up to the day of her death. She
leaves may friends to mourn her loss, but not as those without hope. . .
. [Date 7/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 38, Page 5]

RICH, LIZZIE: Mrs. Lizzie Rich, wife of W. E. Rich, who lives near Round
Top, passed away Thursday night. Mrs. Rich had been sick for a good
while and the end was not a surprise to her many friends and relatives.
Rev. G. L. Beale returned from Carthage, where he had gone to fill his
appointment Sunday, and conducted the funeral services at her home. She
was buried at the family grave yard near town. (Dekalb County) [Date
4/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 26, Page 3]

RICHARDSON SMITH, MARION: Death of Marion Richardson Smith-- It is with
deep regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Marion Richardson Smith,
wife of Capt. Walton Smith and mother of our partner Rutledge Smith,
which occurred last Thursday morning, April 19th, at her home in this
place. Mrs. Smith was born in Charleston, S. C., January 14th, 1841; was
married to Capt. Walton Smith in Monroe, Walton county, Ga., May 19th,
1864. . . . She died of heart failure, and the end came so quietly and
unexpectedly that her daughter, who was in the room at the time, was not
aware that the Angel of Death had borne the  spirit of her mother into
the great beyond, until she sought to arouse her. The sorrowing husband,
son and daughter have the sincere sympathy of the entire community, in
this great bereavement. Funeral ceremonies were conducted in the
presence of a large concourse of friends at the residence, by Rev. E. A.
Stellar, pastor of the M. E. Church, after which the body was interred
in the family graveyard. [Date 4/26/1894, Vol. 7, No. 26, Page 4]

RICHIE, JANE: Jane Richie, col., died to-day at her home in Gainesboro.
She was the mother of Fate Richie, col., the accused murdered of William
Stephens, whose trial is now pending in the Supreme Court at Nashville.
[Date 3/1/1894, Vol. VII, No. 18, Page 1]

RICHMOND, JAMES M.: James M. Richmond was born December 31, 1820, and
departed this life at his home in Bloomington, Tenn., March 21, 1894,
aged seventy-three years, two months and twenty-one days. Esq. Richmond,
as he was familiarly called, resided most of his life in Jackson county,
Tenn., where he was a successful farmer and business man. As Justice of
the Peace and Chairman of the County court, for many years, his business
methods and economical habits made their impress upon the financial
policy of his county and with his other manly qualifications, marked him
as one of its leading citizens. He was for many years past a professor
of religion and was recently baptized into the Methodist church. As a
faithful member of the Masonic order, he was to have been buried with
the honors of the fraternity, but his lodge at Gainesboro did not get
the message in time. A large number of his Masonic brethren showed their
appreciation of his worth by repairing to the old homestead, in Jackson
county, where he was buried, arriving too late, however, to perform the
burial service. At his Bloomington home, in the presence of a large
crowd of his appreciative neighbors, appropriate religious services were
held by Rev. Ed. E. Ling, of the M. E. Church and at the grave by Rev.
J. W. Anderson. The burial took place on the 22nd. Deceased leaves a
devoted wife and large family of children residing in Tennessee, Texas
and California, to mourn his loss. . . . [Date 3/29/1894, Vol. VII, No.
22, Page 1]

RICHMOND, OVA: Memorial Sketch -- Mrs. Ova Richmond was born July 16,
1858, and departed this life at her home in Davidson county, Tenn., June
3, 1894, aged 35 years, 10 months, and 18 days. Her remains were
interred at the Henry Richmond burying ground in Jackson county.
Deceased was a native of Putnam county, being a daughter of the late
Russell Moore. She married Frank Richmond, then of Jackson county,
October 1, 1875. To her and her loving faithful husband, three children
were born, who with him, survive to mourn her unexpected departure.
Deceased embraced christianity the year before her marriage, at the
tender age of sixteen, . . . [Date 7/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 5]

ROBERTS, WILL A.: Well, after a few weeks delay I am here again. It was
with the deepest grief that we learn of the death of Will A. Roberts, of
Nashville. (Hilham) [Date 7/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 8]

ROBERTS, WM. A.: Mr. Wm. A. Roberts, a member of the wholesale clothing
firm of Roberts & Givens, died at 6:45 o'clock yesterday evening at the
home of his father-in-law Mr. Thomas Calendar, 138 North Spruce street.
Mr. Roberts was 31 years of age. He came here from Cookeville ten years
ago and was employed as a book-keeper for D. Weil & Co. for several
years. When that firm retired Mr. Givens. He married Miss Sadie
Callender sixteen months ago. Mr. Roberts was a very popular young
business man and his death will be deeply deplored by his large circle
of friends in this city and at his home in Cookeville. -- Banner Mr.
Roberts came from Overton county instead of this place, but was
favorably known here. [Date 7/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 38, Page 5]

ROSE, COL. LE ROY: Col. Le Roy Rose died at his home in the 12th
district, after a prolonged illness. He was 83 years of age, and a good
citizen, having host of friends who deeply mourn his death. [Date
7/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 2]

SAVAGE, WIFE OF JAMES: James Savage's wife, who has been an invalid for
a number of years, died at her home two miles from this place last
Saturday. (Overton County) [Date 5/31/1894, Vol. VII, No. 31, Page 3]

SETTLE, T.: T. Settle, a prominent citizen of Gainesboro, died at his
home at that place on Monday Dec 18th. [Date 1/4/1894, Vol. VII, No. 10,
Page 5]

SMITH, GRANDCHILD OF HARRISON: The grandchild of Harrison Smith, of
Monoville, upon whom an operation was performed recently, has since
died. (Smith County) [Date 7/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 38, Page 6]

SMITH, INFANT OF MR.: The little six-month old child of a Mr. Smith,
living above Pleasant Shade, was found dead in bed last Friday morning.
It only weighted about seven pounds, having been sick since it was born.
(Smith County) [Date 5/10/1894, Vol. VII, No. 28, Page 2]

SMITH, MRS.: Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Minor, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cason, Mr. and
Mrs. A. G. Maxwell, Mrs. Emily Gibson, Frank Sadler and Miss Annie Gore,
L. K. Smith, and Miss Blanche Cason, J. J. Gore an Miss Flora Bilbrey,
attended the funeral of Mrs. Smith, at Hurricane, Sunday. (Jackson
County) [Date 6/7/1894, Vol. VII, No. 32, Page 1]

SMITH, MRS. WALTON: Mrs. Walton Smith, who has been an invalid for
several years, died at her home in Cookeville last Thursday morning.
Capt. Smith had been absent from home for days looking after his
canvass. He was this place when the sad news reached him, which was so
unexpected he was almost prostrated with grief. (Overton County) [Date
5/3/1894, Vol. VII, No. 27, Page 3]

SNODGRASS, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. C. E.: We have just learned the sad news
of the death of the little child of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Snodgrass, of
Crossville. (White County) [Date 6/7/1894, Vol. VII, No. 32, Page 8]

SPARKS, ROBERT: Robert Sparks, who lived one mile south of town, died
Sunday of fever. (White County) [Date 11/22/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 4, Page
6]

SPENCER, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. J. S.: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
J. S. Spencer died last Thursday and was laid to rest in the cemetery
east of town, Friday. (Cumberland County) [Date 6/14/1894, Vol. VII, No.
33, Page 2]

SUTTON, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. R. S.: Sept. 8, 1894 -- Died on the 21st of
August, infant of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Sutton. Also infant of Mr. and Mrs.
W. E. Carrington on the 30th ult. (St. Luke) [Date 9/13/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 46, Page 7]

SWALLOWS, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. WM.: The infant of Mr. & Mrs. Wm.
Swallows of Miranda died last Wednesday night and was followed by the
death of its mother only one night later. It was the wish of Mrs.
Swallows that the child might die before she did, and be buried in her
arms. (Overton County) [Date 9/27/1894, Vol. VII, No. 48, Page 6]

SWIFT, CHILD OF R. F.: The little 13-month old girl, one of the twins of
R. F. Swift, the cooper who recently came here from Nashville, died last
Friday, and was buried Saturday. (Smith County) [Date 7/19/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 38, Page 6]

SWIFT, CROSS: Cross Swift, whom we reported two weeks ago as dangerously
ill at Glasgow Junction, Ky., died at that place the 6th inst. (Overton
County) [Date 2/22/1894, Vol. VII, No. 17, Page 1]

TAYLOR, DOUGLASS: Douglass Taylor died Monday night at the home of his
son-in-law, J. L. Dibrell, at Bon Air. Mr. Taylor was quite old and had
been in feeble health for some time. He was buried Tuesday. (White
County) [Date 7/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 38, Page 6]

TAYLOR, JOSEPH: Quite a number of citizens of Sparta attended the
funeral of Joseph Taylor at Bethlehem Sunday, among them E. J. Argo and
family, Wm. Passons' family, Martin Young and wife and J. C. Hodges.
(White County) [Date 12/20/1894, Vol. VIII, No. 8, Page 4]

TERRY, BURTON: Death has again visited this community and called from
Mr. and Mrs. Brownlow Terry their 4-year-old son, little Burton was
seriously ill for several days with whooping cough, when on the 6th
inst. Congestion of the stomach set up and soon hastened the little
fellow off into eternity. Dr. Barton of Royse and Dr. Tisdale of Nevada
were both in attendance and did everything possible for him but all in
vain. When God calls we must obey. The bereaved parents have the
sympathy of the entire community. (Royse City, Texas) [Date 6/21/1894,
Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 1]

TILLMAN, ---: St. Luke, Tenn., Jan. 27. -- Health here is bad. Mrs.
Patsy Jackson, Nameless, died on the 24th of lagrippe, also an old man
by the name of Tillman on the 26th. [Date 2/1/1894, Vol. VII, No. 14,
Page 1]

TUCKER, R. W.: R. W. Tucker, of Celina, died on Thursday of last week,
at the residence of Dr. J. T. McColgan, of Nashville. (Smith County)
[Date 6/21/1894, Vol. VII, No. 34, Page 7]

TURNER, BILLIE: "Uncle" Billie Turner died Monday night at his home near
Brush Creek. He was nearly eighty years old and has lived a true
christian life and leaves a host of friends and relatives in this
community to mourn their loss. (Dekalb County) [Date 11/15/1894, Vol.
VIII, No. 3, Page 6]

TUTTLE, JOHN: John Tuttle, of Westmoreland, Sumner county, died at his
home last week, aged 65 years. (Smith County) [Date 7/26/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 39, Page 6]

UPCHURCH, LAURA: Mrs. Laura Upchurch, wife of Marion Upchurch, and
daughter of Mrs. Margaret Bledsoe, died at her home two miles east of
this place last Monday. Her remains were laid to rest in the Bledsoe
family graveyard Tuesday. (Overton County) [Date 9/6/1894, Vol. VII, No.
45, Page 3]

VAN HOOSSER, SALLIE CELINA: Memorial Sketch -- Sallie Celina Van
Hoosser, was born October 14, 1844; was married to John Van Hooser
September 5, 1867 and departed this life at her home in Jackson county,
Tennessee on the 21st day of August 1894 at 3 o'clock a. m., lacking a
little less than two months of being fifty years of age. She was the
daughter of the late Eld. Daniel M. Morgan of Jackson county. Our sister
became a member of the Christian Baptist church in 1886 and ever
afterwards lived a devoted Christian life, and died in the triumphs of a
living faith. She was the mother of ten children, six boys and four
girls, the youngest being five years old, all of whom, with her faithful
husband, survive her. Rev. Austin H. Morgan, now nearly 81-years of age,
who officiated at her marriage, held interesting religious services at
her burial. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of relatives
and friends, deceased being loved and honored wherever known. [Date
9/13/1894, Vol. VII, No. 46, Page 5]

VANDIVER, A. D.: A. D. Vandiver was laid to rest in the cemetery near
town, last week. The funeral services were conducted at the Academy by
Prof. C. C. Cline. (Cumberland County) [Date 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No.
35, Page 3]

VICKERS, ELLIS: Ellis Vickers, son of Esq. Wm. Vickers died at his home
on Dry Creek yesterday. He was a bright little fellow just seven years
old. Esq. Vickers  himself has been confined to his bed for four months.
(Dekalb County) [Date 5/10/1894, Vol. VII, No. 28, Page 3]

WALKER, WILLIAM: William Walker died at son-in-law, Charley Eckle's the
29th ult. (Overton County) [Date 9/13/1894, Vol. VII, No. 46, Page 3]

WALLACE, LULA: Miss Lula Wallace, who lived on the Scottville pike, near
Gallatin, recently died at her home. (Smith County) [Date 8/9/1894, Vol.
VII, No. 41, Page 2]

WALLER, OLLIE: Died, on the 18, Miss Ollie Waller, of Bloomington. She
was a kind little girl and leaves many friends and relatives to mourn
their loss. (St. Luke) [Date 7/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 7]

WASHBURN, MATILDA: Mrs. Matilda Washburn died Monday night, March 12, at
the residence of her daughter Mrs. Fannie Butler, at the age of 68
years, 3 months and 22 days and painful illness. Mrs. Washburn was Miss
Matilda Dejarnatt and was born in Virginia on Nov. 20, 1825, her parents
moving to Tennessee and settling in this sections when she was quite
young. On Nov. 7, 1844, she was married in Smith County to Judge B. B.
Washburn, who departed this life July 13, 1878. Mrs. Washburn was one of
the oldest residents of Gainesboro, and has been one of the shining
lights of the Christian Church, becoming a member at the age of 18. She
has been a lifelong Christian, a faithful and constant attendant at the
place of worship, and died in the hope and confidence of reward above.
Three children-- Mrs. Fannie Butler, Miss Cynthia Washburn and A. C.
Washburn-- survive her, and to them and other relatives who mourn her
death, the people extend their heartfelt sympathy. (Jackson County)
[Date 3/22/1894, Vol. VII, No. 21, Page 6]

WASHBURN, MRS.: Mrs. Washburn, mother of A. C. Washburn of Flynn's Lick,
and Mrs. Bowen Butler and Miss Cynthia Washburn of Gainesboro, died
about a week ago. She was a good christian woman and had an abundance of
friends in this vicinity. (Gainesboro) [Date 3/29/1894, Vol. VII, No.
22, Page 1]

WEST, GEO. W.: Geo. W. West, and old and highly respected citizen, who
lived four miles south-west of this place, died Sunday after a two month
illness. Mr. West was one of those good-hearted, honest old farmers, we
all like so much, and who are a blessing to the community in which they
live. He lived the life of an humble Christian, and died with an abiding
faith in the immortality of the soul. Though his "body has returned to
the dust," his "spirit to the God who gave it." He was buried Tuesday
afternoon by the members of the Cookeville lodge. No. 266, F. & A. M. of
which lodge he had been a devout member. [Date 5/17/1894, Vol. VII, No.
29, Page 5]

WEST, PATSY: The funeral sermon of Aunt Patsy West, well known in the
Defeated creek neighborhood, who died last spring, was preached last
Sunday at Friendship church, near Defeated, by Rev. Miles West. (Smith
County) [Date 10/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 50, Page 2]

WEST, WM.: Wm. West, postmaster at Red Boiling Springs, died Monday
evening at 9 o'clock. He suffered three weeks with typhoid fever when
death relieved his sufferings. (Smith County) [Date 8/2/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 40, Page 2]

WILLHITE, ROENA: Miss Roena Willhite an esteemed young lady of this
place committed suicide on the 17th. She has an aged mother and five
brothers to mourn her loss. The entire community shows much sympathy for
the bereaved family. Her funeral was largely attended and Bro. T. J.
Clouse said some very impressive words to the living. (Goffton) [Date
10/25/1894, Vol. VII, No. 52, Page 8]

WILLIAMS, JOE: Joe Williams was shot and killed last Thursday at Celina,
by Will Linch. Linch was at large at the last accounts. $250 has been
offered for his arrest. [Date 8/9/1894, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 5]

WINDLE, MRS.: Mrs. Windle died at 12 o'clock last night. (Overton
County) [Date 8/30/1894, Vol. VII, No. 44, Page 2]

WITT, DANDRIDGE: Dandridge Witt, a member of the legal profession,
living near Williams' Cross Roads, died Wednesday of last week, and the
remains were interred on Thursday at the James Thomas burying ground.
The deceased was 68-years of age, and leaves a wife and several
children. (Smith County) [Date 5/3/1894, Vol. VII, No. 27, Page 2]

WOMACK, BETSY: Aunt Betsy Womack, living about four miles south east of
Watertown, died recently from the effects of a fall through a cellar
door in Nashville, on her return from Texas some weeks ago. (Smith
County) [Date 7/19/1894, Vol. VII, No. 38, Page 6]

WOOD, MRS. JOHN: Mrs. John Wood died at her home five miles west of here
on the 13th inst., after a long and painful illness. Mrs. Wood was a
woman who will be greatly missed not only in her family but in the
neighborhood, and especially in the church of which she is consistent
active member. [Date 7/26/1894, Vol. VII, No. 39, Page 6]

WRIGHT, ROBERT: Robert Wright a young man who lived near Riddleton died
last Friday aged 22 years. (Overton County) [Date 9/13/1894, Vol. VII,
No. 46, Page 6]

WYATT, GRANDMA: Grandma Wyatt, mother of Jake and Riley Wyatt, died one
week ago last Sunday and was buried at Hale's Chapel the next day. She
was 89 years old and was a well known and highly respected lady.
(Cumberland County) [Date 8/30/1894, Vol. VII, No. 44, Page 2]

YOUNG, MATT: Matt Young died at his home near here on the 5th after a
long illness of typhoid fever. (Hilham) [Date 9/13/1894, Vol. VII, No.
46, Page 5] 

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