14. April 2018 · Comments Off on SIMPSON, Mrs. Joe · Categories: Obituary · Tags:

Obituary Mrs. Joe Simpson

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. – The body of Mrs. Joe Simpson, who died at New Orleans Wednesday, was buried here Thursday. Services were held in the home of her sister, Mrs. N. P. Martin, conducted by the Rev. U. S. McAslin, pastor of the Methodist Church, LaGrange, Tenn. Mrs. Simpson leaves a husband, Joe Simpson; two sons, Joe, Jr., and Roy Simpson; her father, D. M. Stroupe; a sister, Mrs. N. P. Martin.

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14. April 2018 · Comments Off on MAULDIN, W. D. · Categories: Obituary · Tags: ,

Obituary W. D. Mauldin

Mr. W. D. Mauldin a prominent citizen of Somerville, died at his home here Saturday night, the 10th inst., and was buried in the town cemetery Monday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. J. T. Rothrock. Mr. Mauldin was born near Saulsbury, Tenn., March 23, 1841. He was educated in the common schools and at the breaking out of the civil war he enlisted in the Harris Guards, was several times transferred, serving through the entire conflict in the ranks. In October, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Jenny Hines, of Hardeman county. Three sons were born to them, two of whom Thomas D. and John W., now grown men with families, reside here. W. D. Mauldin, Jr., died at Moscow in June, 1900. In the death of this genial man Somerville sustains a distinct loss. A man of sterling integrity and high ideals, he left his impress upon all with whom he came in contact, and was a factor for the best interest of the community. His widow, two sons and an aged sister, Mrs. Napoleon Hicks, of Ashland, Mississippi, survive.

Somerville Reporter and Falcon

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14. April 2018 · Comments Off on BLACK, C. M. (04 Oct 1924) · Categories: Obituary · Tags:

Obituary C. M. Black

At residence, 562 Cox Street, Saturday night, Oct. 4, 1924, at 11:15 o’clock, C. M. Black, aged 75 years, father of Luther, Jennie, Joe, and Mrs. W. C. Montgomery, all of this city.

The body will be sent from the residence, via Southern Railroad, this (Monday) morning at 7:15 o’clock, to Saulsbury, Tenn., for interment. Funeral services will be held at Lake Cemetery this (Monday) afternoon at 1 o’clock. Friends are invited.

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14. April 2018 · Comments Off on DAVENPORT, Albert Earl (08 Jan 1900) · Categories: Obituary · Tags: , ,

Obituary Albert Earl Davenport

Near Saulsbury, Tenn., Jan. 8, 1900, little Albert Earl, only son of E. L. and E. C. Davenport, aged 4 years, 1 month and 21 days.

Earl was sick only a week when the summons came and his spirit entered the heavenly home prepared by the one who said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God.” He was an affectionate child, the joy of his parents and a favorite with his relatives.

While God’s providence may seem strange to us now, we shall better understand when we get home. Then trust in that precious Savior, a friend who never forsakes our refuge and comfort in sorrow.

A Friend

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14. April 2018 · Comments Off on WRIGHT, S. D. (16 Nov 1897) · Categories: Obituary · Tags:

Obituary S. D. Wright

Death has again entered the ranks of Beulah Lodge, No. 432, Knights and Lades of Honor, of Saulsbury, and plucked one of our brightest jewels, Sister S. D. Wright, who passed away so peacefully on the morn of November 16th.

She was a sister of beautiful loveliness of character and superb womanly dignity. Her modesty and humility, the ease and quietude of her faith gave her the bearing of a Saint in the Lodge, in the Church and in the home. Her presence in the family was a benediction to those about her, and her words and works were a blessing to the community.

She was a true and devoted wife, a kind and self-sacrificing mother, charitable to the poor, thoughtful of her neighbors and responsive to every call of duty.

The Lodge has lost one of its truest, staunchest members and supporters, her husband a true and loving wife, her daughter one of the dearest of mothers, her neighbors a true friend.

We rejoice that we sorrow not as those that have no hope, for truly she was a ripe sheaf, fully ready for the Master’s garner. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they do rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.”

As Brothers and Sisters we express our condolence to the bereaved family in the following resolutions:

Resolved, That the Lodge has sustained a great loss in the death of Sister Wright. Her helpful piety and saintly influence were a blessing to us, in doing our work.

Resolved, That we express to her daughter, Mrs. Julia Stanton, her husband and other relatives, our profoundest sympathy in this hour of their great sorrow.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge and a copy be sent to the family of deceased.

Mrs. J. G. Low

N. R. Dowdy

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14. April 2018 · Comments Off on WARREN, Mattie A. · Categories: Obituary · Tags:

Obituary Mattie A. Warren

Mrs. Mattie A. Warren died at a Sanitarian in Memphis, Wednesday, Aug. 18. The remains was forward here and funeral services held at her late residence on Jackson St., Thursday at 4 o’clock, Rev. W. S. Cochran officiating. Interment at Union Cemetery.

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14. April 2018 · Comments Off on GALLOWAY, John B. (13 Mar 1909) · Categories: Obituary · Tags: ,

Obituary John B. Galloway

On March 13, 1909, death with a stalwart step entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wafford and took into his relentless grasp their only son, John B. Galloway, aged 23 years.

For the past two years he was in declining health, but for only one week was he confined to his bed. Often times during his illness he would speak of his coming end, and always he gave the same testimony that he was ready, willing and waiting for the call to the other side. Several years ago John professed faith in Christ and united with the Baptist church at Saulsbury. He lived a consistent Christian life until God saw fit to call him to a brighter and better land.

Just in the prime of life the sun went down, but to rise again on yonder brighter shore.

Weep not dear loved ones, as those who have not hope, for though ‘tis hard to know why we are sore oppressed, still amid your trouble remember

Not now, but in the coming years,

It may be in the better land.

We’ll read the meaning of our tears,

And there, up there, we’ll understand.

A father, brother and sister were waiting for him on the other shore, while here a mother, step-father, sister, grandmother and many relatives and friends remain to mourn his death.

The family is heartbroken, but may this last link only bind them more closely  to their Heavenly Father, so that when it is His will to call the last one home, they only stand an unbroken family around the great white throne and sing praises to the lamb that was slain.

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14. April 2018 · Comments Off on ElLIOTTE, W. W. R. Jr. (14 Feb 1907) · Categories: Obituary · Tags: ,

Obituary W. W. R. Elliotte

W. W. R. Elliotte, a prominent citizen of Saulsbury, died February 14th, of cancer, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Memphis. The remains were buried at Saulsbury. Deceased was born in Tippah County, Miss., May 22, 1839. When quite young, he entered the mercantile business at Saulsbury and continued in same until shortly before his death. He was married October 29, 1874, to Miss Maggie Brown, of Tippah County, Miss., who with two daughters and a son Mrs. G. L. Edwards, of Jackson, Mrs. E. T. Durden and Lawson W. Elliotte, of Saulsbury, survive. He was a member of the Methodist Church and had been for many years.

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14. April 2018 · Comments Off on PREWITT, Effie Lee · Categories: Obituary · Tags: ,

Obituary Effie Lee Prewitt

The all wise Father in His infinite wisdom saw fit to call home another one of his precious jewels, Miss Effie Lee Prewitt, daughter of the late John Prewitt, of near Saulsbury, Tenn., on the last day of August, this year, aged 18 years, 2 months and 3 days. She professed faith in Christ at an early age, joined the Saulsbury Baptist Church and lived a consistent member until the death angel summoned her to come and dwell in the bright home above, to which her father had gone just a few days prior to her death. She leaves a mother and two brothers to mourn her death. Weep not, bereaved ones, there is no death. The stars go down to rise on some fairer shore. A star of first magnitude has gone down to our human vision forever, but has risen on another shore in ineffable brightness. How sad to think she is gone, oh! How we loved her, but our blessed Lord loved her more. Patient, gentle, kind-hearted, self-sacrificing, always saying something good of every one. She had the spirit of the Master and was willing and ready to go when he called her.

Long will she be missed by the large circle of friends and relatives who hold her memory dear. May her virtues be sacredly cherished and followed by her loved ones. Then will her untiring efforts redound to the honor and glory of her Master.

A Friend

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14. April 2018 · Comments Off on PREWITT, Exer L. (08 Jul 1905) · Categories: Obituary · Tags: ,

Obituary Exer L. Prewitt

On last Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Exer L. Prewitt, wife of Mr. G. W. Prewitt, fell asleep in Jesus.

Mrs. Prewitt was born Sept. 18, 1853 and died July 8, 1905. She leaves a husband, one son and four step-children who will sadly miss her. Being gentle and kind, she won the hearts of all who knew her. She was a constant member of the Baptist Church at Grand Junction. She loved her church and was always ready to contribute to its support. Her love for the Lord Jesus made her a more devoted wife and mother. Her husband and children will ever cherish her memory and will miss her ministration of love. Life had for her its joys and sorrows, having lost three children, the last, a grown son four years ago. She was laid to rest by the side of loved ones gone before in the cemetery at Grand Junction.

Her relatives and friends will ever remember the ties of love that she had so surely entwined around their hearts.

May the dear Lord bind up each of the broken hearts and prepare them for that great reunion on the other side is the prayer of

One Who Loved Her

Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury