On last Sunday, former senator G. C. Bingham (Grandville Crockett) died at his home in Bell Buckle. He had been in failing health for sometime, and while his death was a great shock to a host of friends all over the state, it was not entirely unexpected. He was an outstanding citizen of the county and his death is greatly deplored. For a number of years he was the mayor of Bell Buckle and served in the state senate from Bedford, Coffee and Moore counties. He was also a member of the school board. He was much interested in schools and their progress. Mr. Bingham was an extensive land owner.

He was the father of Mr. Don Campbell of Tullahoma, who as Mrs. Blanche Bingham Campbell, who is gaining popularity in the music world. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Olive Gilmore Bingham and the following children; Mrs Campbell, Mrs J.W. Paty Jr.., Mrs. Ralph Goener of St. Louis, Mrs Collins Paty of Elizabethton, Mrs. Guy Harriston of Birmingham and Miss Namoi Bingham, and a large connection of relatives in Middle Tennessee. Esq. W.W. Bingham is his brother and Mrs. James Miller his sister.

The funeral was conducted at the residence Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. by elder Clyde Gleaves.

To his wife and children the Gazette tenders its sincere sympathy in their great loss. A large crowd of friends from here attended the funeral services.