This index abstracts the obituaries that appeared in the Shelbyville Gazette in 1929. Selected obituaries have also been transcribed. These obituaries were abstracted, indexed, and transcribed by Martha Mendez. Translated for the web by Steve Carson, GSC Associates Historical Record Products. 

 

Adams, Nannie,,81,Feb 21, ,1929,pg 5,Died in Normandy. 3 sons and 5 daughters not named. Buried in Reddin Cemt in family plot.

Anderson, Bud ,,79,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 2,Dec’d. wife who died 2 1/2 months ago; Margaret Ann Wiseman Anderson. 16 children. 13 alive not named.

Andrews, Hazel (Miss),,,Apr 11, ,1929,pg 2,Died in Yangchow China were she was a missionary teacher. Realative of Andrew McLean of this city.

Arnold, Annie C.,,,May 2, ,1929,pg 1,Widow of James Terry Arnold of Wartrace. Died in Nashville in a visit to her daughter; Mrs. J.C. Bomar. Buried in family cemt in Wartrace. 10 children; A.T. Arnold of Tracy City, J.M. Arnold of Jackson, H.C. and W.A. Arnold of Wartrace, Mrs. W.C. Grubbs, Mrs W.J. Hopton and Mrs. J.C. Bomar of Nashville. Mrs. E.C. Huffman of Shelbyville, Mrs. E.S. Huffman of Normany and Mrs. Thomas King of Fresno Calif.

Arnold, Charles Sharp,,18m,Oct 10, ,1929,pg 8,Parents Mr and Mrs. Sharp Arnold. Buried Cemt at Bedford.

Arnold, Mullins,,,Dec 19, ,1929,pg 4,Died Sunday afternoon. Parents Mrs. Relus Arnold who lives in Bell Buckle. Wife, Son and several brothers and sisters not named.

Arnold, Nannie (Mrs),,60,Dec 19, ,1929,pg 1,Born March 28, 1869. Died Dec 12, 1929. Buried Mt. Olivet Cemt.

Arnold, William Fulton,,10,Oct 24, ,1929,pg 1,Parents; Mr and Mrs. Carter Arnold. Buried in Willow Mt.

Bagley, C. W. (Mr),,67,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Moore County near Charity. Wife Miss Laura Collier the youngest daughter of Uncle Jepp and Aunt Burlie Collier. Buried Charity Graveyard.

Baker, Garney,,25,Sept 11,,1929,pg 3,Shot by Lacy Hodge the sheriff’s son in Lynchburg.

Baker, R. P. (Mr),,81,Dec 12, ,1929,pg 5,Died in Wartrace. Wife not named. Daughters; Mrs. S.E. Gaines of Sparta and Mrs. Valley Dow of San Antonio Texas. Buried McMinnville.

Barrett, Burkett R. (Mr),,,Feb 28, ,1929,pg 1,Daughter; Mrs. John H. Huffman. Died in Monroe, Ga.

Barton, T. W. (Mrs),,63,May 2, ,1929,pg 1,Buried Holland Cemt. Husband and 3 sons and 3 daughters survive (not named)

Batts, Eugene E.,,68,Aug 8, ,1929,pg 5,Died Aug 4, 1929. Died in Nashville. Sons; Mr. J.B. Batts of Nashville, O.E., E.P., O.C. and L.R. Batts. Wife; Mrs. Elizabeth Moon Batts. Daughters; Mrs. L.M. Wortham. Brother B.S. Batts. Sister; Mrs. L.M. Poplin all of Nashville. Buried at the Stemfamily burial grounds.

Bean, Louisa (Mrs),,93,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 8,Family Graveyard near Marble Hill. Son; ex-sheriff; M.A. Bean. Granddaughter; Miss Trixie Bean. 15 children – 12 girls and 3 boys. 8 living; Mrs. Emily Gray, Mrs. Granville Haynes nad J.H. Bean all of Franklin county, Mrs. Sarah Wiseman of Moore County; Mrs. Ardena Wiseman and T.A. Bean of Nashville; Mrs. Richard Williams of Bedford County and M.A. Bean of Lynchburg. Sister Mrs Mattie Hinds of Franklin County. Brother Hayden Marshall of Moore County.

Bearden, W. E. (Mrs),,,Aug 22, ,1929,pg 6,Card of Thanks. “The Children”

Bearden, Will (Mrs),,78,Aug 15, ,1929,pg 3,9 children; Wlater and Roscoe of Nashvile, Cecil, Floyd and Mrs. Eura Williams of Flat Creek, Mrs. Emma Womack of New Market Ala, Mrs. Loura Long of N. Birmingham Ala, Mrs. Ruby Jones of Lewisburg. Buried at Flat Creek Cemt.

Bedford, J. S. (Mr),,70,Feb 28, ,1929,pg 5,Buried at Lynchburg Cemt. Wife; Miss Ella Driver. Children; Mrs. Emmett Mullins of Oklahoma, Mrs. Vance Rogers, Miss Aline Bedford of Chattonooga, Mr John Bedford of Winchester, Miss Mildred Bedford of Tullahoma and Rufe Bedford of Lynchburg.

Bell, Corinne (Miss),,,May9, ,1929,pg 1,In Memory of Corinne Bell, by Mittie Maude Smith, Ella Mai Day, Booker Bullion, Lester Clanton Sunday School Committee.

Bell, Corinne (Miss),,18,Apr 25, ,1929,pg 5,Parents; Walter and Mrs. Bell of Eagleville. Oldest daughter. Sister; Walter May (?), and two brothers; Arch and Avery Bell. Grandparents; Eugene Bell of Shelbyville Mills.Aunt; Mrs. Claude Statum. Her father is deceased.

Bell, J. T. (Rev),,,Oct 10, ,1929,pg 5,In memory of Rev. J.L. Bell. Born Aug 16, 1849. Died Oct 4, 1929. Leaves 9 children. not named.

Bell, James,,,Oct 17, ,1929,pg 1,Died at Bell Buckle from old age. Left large family none named.

Bingham, Evelyn,,,Oct 24, ,1929,pg 3,Parents; Mr and Mrs. Palmer Bingham. 3 brothers not named.

Blakemore, Will (colored),,,Aug 1, ,1929,pg 3,Drown near Moore’s Ford in Duck River.

Bomar, Elijah,,87,Aug 1, ,1929,pg 8,Daughters; Mrs. Ab Campbell of Wartrace, Mrs. Ernie Brown of Canyon Texas, Mrs. Webster of Virginia. 3 sons; Sam Bomar of Nashville, Arch Bomar of California and Don Bomar of Detroit Mich. Buried Cedar Hill Cemt.

Bond, Mitchell L.,,73,Jul 4, ,1929,pg 7,Died near Normandy. Widow; Mrs. Lucy Kimbro Bond. Sister Mrs. M.E. Carr. 3 daughters; Mrs. Walter B. Troxler, Mrs. Ezra Hitt and Mrs. George Kimbro. Buried Troxler Cemt.

Bowman, Tom,,60,Jun 27, ,1929,pg 1,Killed by gun fire at a moon shine still.

Boxley, Joe (colored),,19,Jun 6, ,1929,pg 3,Lynched in Alamo Tenn after attacking the white daughter of Mrs. Johnnie James.

Bradsshaw, R. S.,,,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 8,Reminiscences of 60 years ago by D.M. Dryden in Petersburg. Mr. Bradshaw Moved to Huntsville Ala and died there.

Brame, Mollie (Miss),,,Apr 25, ,1929,pg 10,Buried Willow Mt. Daughter of Capt. W.B. Brame

Brandon, Charles Christopher,,61,Feb 7, ,1929,pg 7,Died in Normandy. Wife; not named. Children; Mrs. Paschal Mayo near Nashville, Carl E. Brandon of Tucson Ariz. Brothers; Co. John L. Brandon Normandy, William J. Brandon of Huntsville Ala, Edward R. Brandon of Waco TX, Rufus Brandon of Ada Okla, James M. Brandon of Los Angles Calif. Buried Brandon Cemt.

Brannan, Almeda,Tillman,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 6,Widow of Captain W.H. Brannan of Winchester. Body taken to home of her brothers widow, Mrs. Newton Tillman. Parents; Col and Mrs. Lewis Tillman. 2 sons; Sam E. Brannan of Decatur and Major Franceis Brannan of U.S. Army stationed at Honolulu. Step mother of H.D. Brannan of Belvidere.

Brinkley, Will (colored),,,Dec 19, ,1929,pg 12,Died from auto accident. No family info.

Brown, L. A. (Mrs),,,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 1,Second wife of Mr. Brown. Leaves 4 step children and one of their own. Buried in Dalton Ga.

Brown, Mary (Mrs),,89,Dec 5, ,1929,pg 10,Son; Hughes Brown. Near Beech Grove.

Brown, W. M. (Dr.),,,Jan 24, ,1929,pg 3,Died at his home in Memphis. Buried in Maplewood Cemt in Memphis. Born in Shelbyville Nov 4, 1850. Married Miss Ida Frances McIntyre in Lauderdale County. 9 children, only two survive W.M. Brown Jr of Ripley and Mrs. W.E. Lewis of Memphis. Wife survives.

Browning, John Clinton,,,Sept 4, ,1929,pg 8,Died in Athens and addmitted to the injury that killed Sam Pope which Huber Cox was convicted.

Bryant, J. C. (Mr),,85,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 1,Daughter; Mrs. Bradley of Birmingham where he died. Buried at Flat Creek. Wife was a Bearden. Confederate Soldier. Brother; Mr James C. Bryant. Sister; Mrs. Locke of Flat Creek. Son and several daughters not named.

Buchanan, Infant daughter,,,Jan 31, ,1929,pg 2,Singleton News; Parents Mr and Mrs. Henry Buchanan.

Buchanan, Tom,,,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 8,Reminiscences of 60 years ago by D.M. Dryden in Petersburg. Mr. Buchanan was amerchant in Shelbyville moved to Giles County and died there several years ago.

Buick, David D.,,74,Mar 21, ,1929,pg 3,Founder of Buick automobile co. Died in Detroit Mich.

Burdette, J. R. (Mrs),,,Sept 4, ,1929,pg 4,Died in Decatur Ala Sept 3, 1929. Buried at Willow Mt. Children; Dr. Ben L. Burdette of Shelbyville, Mrs. R.S. Porter of Tuscumbia Ala, Mrs. Chas Wiggins and C.W. Mattews of Decatur Ala. Husband died several years ago.

Burris, Hartford,,17,Oct 24, ,1929,pg 2,Student in Cookeville killed himself with shotgun. Parents; Mr and Mrs. Jim Burris. Girl friend Odell Bean age 14 and Mrs. Elijah Bean mother of Odell. 4 sisters; Mrs. Jack Harris, Mrs. Tom Phillips, Misses Lovey and Vurney Burris. 2 brothers; Herchel and Latta Burris all of Cookeville. Buried Shipley Cemt.

Burris, Rebecca Jane (Mrs),,,Oct 3, ,1929,pg 1,Sister Mrs. Taylor. Buried at Willow Mt.

Bynum, Becky (Mrs),,,Apr 18, ,1929,pg 1,Buried at Beech Grove. Husband died more than a year ago. 3 sons and a daughter survivie (not named)

Cain, Walter,,66,May 23, ,1929,pg 1,Editor of the Nashville Banner. Died in Nashville.

Caldwell, Charles,,74,Oct 24, ,1929,pg 6,Buried Powell Cemt. Lived 23 district. No family information.

Caldwell, Charles Lee,,,Oct 24, ,1929,pg 8,Card of Thanks; Mrs. C.L. Caldwell, Mr and Mrs. Everett Caldwell, Mr and Mrs. G.H. Redd, Mr and Mrs. Vernon Coldwell, Mr and Mrs. L.C. Redd, Mr and Mrs. O.E. Fuller, Mr and Mrs. Isaac Caldwell, Mr Charles Caldwell, Mr Albert Caldwell, Mr Ernest Caldwell, Mr Henry Caldwell, Mrs. Addie Swing, Miss Elizabeth Caldwell, Mr. Ray Caldwell.

Caldwell, William,,57,Apr 11, ,1929,pg 1,Father; Emmett Caldwell. Mollie Brame is an aunt. He was never married. Died in Birmingham.

Campbell, Effie,,64,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 1,Wife of J.A. Campbell. Died on Jackson Highway on Sept 11, 1929. Buried at Willow Mt. Only daughter; Mrs. Bessie Phillips. Sister; Mrs. Bertie Hairston.

Campbell, Effie,,,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 1,Card of Thanks on the death of their mother; Mrs. D.A. Phillips andMrs. Bertie Hairston.

Cannon, W. H. (Mrs),,,Jan 3, ,1929,pg 1,One daughter, 2 sons not named. Buried Wartrace.

Catlow, Sam,,33,May 30, ,1929,pg 1,Married on Sat, dead on Monday. Shot through right eye

Chunn, A. L. (Mrs),,,Jan 10, ,1929,pg 1,Sons; Will Chunn, Ed Chunn of Bedford County and Horace Chunn of Calif. Daughter; Mrs. Jim Temple of Nashville. Buried Willow Mt.

Clanton, R. W. (Mr),,,Jan 10, ,1929,pg 1,Wife, 4 small children not named. Son and daughter by a former marriage not named. Buried in Hollywood Cemt.

Clary, B. A. (Mr),,74,Mar 14, ,1929,pg 8,Died March 8, 1929 in Bell Buckle. Wife and 4 children; John Clary of Hot Springs Ark, Walter Clary of Okla, Allen Clary Jr. of Bell Buckle, and Mrs. Annie Jones of Miss.

Cleveland, Barnett,,,May 23, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Nashville. Native of Lawrenceville Ga. Buried in Wartrace in the family cemt. Lived in Wartrace. Wife; Mrs. Elizabeth Pepper Cleveland. 3 daughter; Misses Martha and Frances Cleveland and Mrs. N.H. Tate of Richmond VA. Son Jesse Cleveland of Wartrace.

Clinton, Virgil E.,,23,Aug 15, ,1929,pg 1,Resided in Nashville. Drowned in Manchester in Duck River.

Coffman, Annie Mai ,Fletcher,,Apr 18, ,1929,pg 8,In Memoriam

Coffman, Annie May,Fletcher,,Apr 11, ,1929,pg 1,son died last week. Survived by husband; Claude Coffman. Children; Fletcher, Julian, Bomar, Sutton, Mrs. Will Sutton, Mrs. John Carter of Virginia and Mrs. John Randolph of Walter Hill. Buried at Hazel Cemt.

Coffman, W. C. (Mr),,,Apr 18, ,1929,pg 8,In Memoriam

Coffman, W. C. Jr.,,17,Apr 4, ,1929,pg 7,parents; W. Claude Coffman. 6 brothers; Kenneth, Fletcher, Julian, Bomar, Sutton and Cecil Coffman.Aunt; Mrs. John Randolph of Walter Hill.

Coleman, William C.,,35,Jan 24, ,1929,pg 2,Lived in Memphis. Took bootleg whisky as a flu medicine and died. No info on family.

Cortner, Emmett (Prof),,,Nov 28, ,1929,pg 8,Died in Statesville N.C. Father; A.J. Cortner.

Crowell, Mrs.,,,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 4,Card of Thanks for our mother; Mrs. J.S. Crowell, Mrs. Calvin Crowell, Mr. D.E. Crowell, Mrs. John C. Crowell, Mr. Clifford Crowell, Mrs. Alice Overcast.

Crreson, William,,,Jul 25, ,1929,pg 1,Wife, 3 children 2 sisters, 4 brothers not named.

Cunningham, Erwin,,,Nov 28, ,1929,pg 4,Lived in Fayetteville. Mother in law Mrs. H. Fanning. Brother; Mrs. Sam Cunning of Pleasant Grove. Wife and other brother and sisters not mentioned.

Cunningham, J. A. (Mr),,,Apr 4, ,1929,pg 1,Resided in Wartrace. Wife not named. Daughter; Mrs. Henry Crowell of Shelbyville. Son Will Cunningham.

Cunningham, James (Mrs),,,May 2, ,1929,pg 10,Died in Wartrace. Husband died one month ago. Son and daughter survive. Mr. Will Cunningham and Mrs. W.H. Crowell. Buried Wartrace.

Cunningham, Lizzie T. (Mrs),,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 4,Widow of Dr. J.M. Cunningham who died 20 years ago. 4 sons; Horace Cunningham, Claude of Shelbyville, Allie of St. Louis and Homer of Detroit. 2 daughters; Mrs. John Goldin of Jackson, Miss., and Mrs. Percy Hoskiins of Florence, Ala.

Curtis, A. D.,,2,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 4,Died in Chattanooga of the flu. Aunt and Uncle H.C. Carolton. Buried Willow Mt. Parents; Mr and Mrs. Robert Curtis.

Dance, Mary ,Floyd,68,May 2, ,1929,pg 1,Widow of Stephen M. Dance. Buried Smith Chapel Cemt. Daughter; Mrs. Landry Dance Bobo and Herman Dance of Lynchburg. 2 sons; Floyd Dance of Tullahoma and Herman Dance of Lynchburg. 2 sisters; Mrs. Tempy Floyd Wood of Flintville, Mrs. Robert Floyd Gore of Wartrace. Brother; Anthony Floyd of Lynchburg.

Dance, W. S.,,,Jan 31, ,1929,pg 4,Buried at Smith’s Chapel.

Daniel, Jefferson,,87,Apr 18, ,1929,pg 1,Widow, 3 sons, 5 daughters not named. Buried in Bethany Cemt.

Davidson, John R.,,,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 8,Reminiscences of 60 years ago by D.M. Dryden in Petersburg. Mr. Davidson died in Petersburg for over 40 years

Davis, Ida,Montgomery,,May 16,1929,pg 4,No information

Davis, Jane,Bobo,82,Jan 10, ,1929,pg 2,Widow of Tom Davis who died about a year ago. Son; Orville died a short time after his father. Scott, Verna, Mrs. Mattie Webster, Mrs. Everette Roberts, Miss Olive Davis the immediate family and Lynn Davis a gradson, who they reared are left. Buried Hollywood Cemt.

Deering, June Dorris,,5m,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 1,Young daughter of Mrs Sarah Williams Deering. Died at Mrs. Dixie Williams on Deery Street.

Delk, Ed (Mrs),Patterson,37,Jul 18, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Nashville July 10, 1929. Buried Willow Mt. Husband and 3 children not named. Mother; Mrs. Frank Patterson. Brother; Dick Patterson.

Demuth, Emile (Mrs),,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Florence Ala. Buried in Willow Mt. Leaves Husband, Daughter and one son not named.

Dixon, Annie ,Yancy,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 4,Buried Center Church Graveyward. Husband Robert Dixon. Daughter not named.

Dreher, Thomas (Dr),,,Feb 7, ,1929,pg 4,Died in New Orleans at the Gallows. Guilty of killing husband of Ada Bonner Lebouef.

Dustin, Bill,,,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 8,Reminiscences of 60 years ago by D.M. Dryden in Petersburg. Mr Dustin went to TX and died years ago.

Eady, Moses (Mrs),,69,Jun 13, ,1929,pg 1,Daughter; Mrs. Charley Carr. Sons; Otis and Thomas Eady of Flordia and Tennessee respectively. Buried in Green Cemt.

Easley, Ivonne (Mrs),Alford,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 4,Died Bruceton TN on Jan 5, 1929. Buried Willow Mt. Husband; A.T. Easley. Sister Mrs. John A. Reed of Bedford County.

Edwards, Eudora (Mrs),,86,Feb 21, ,1929,pg 4,Died at her daughters; Mrs. E.P. Vaughn in Manchester. Buried in Woodfin cemt.

Edwards, W. L. (Mr),,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 1,Train Hits Truck. Died near Kimbro Station. (no information on family). W.H. Austin was a passenger in the truck.

Elkins, Mittie (Mrs),Watson,,Jan 24, ,1929,pg 6,Husband; Emmett Elkins. Died in Bell Buckle. Parents Mr and Mrs. Chuckley Watson. Son; Spencer Elkins, sister; Mrs. Gartha Watson Richard. Brother; Mr. John Watson Sr. Buried Hazel Cemt.

Epps, Robert,,,Aug 22, ,1929,pg 7,Buried in Bell Buckle. Only son Robt E. Epps Jr.

Espy, Robert A.,,58,Mar 14, ,1929,pg 1,Missing since Nov. Found under hay in barn at Mrs. Callie Strong. Brothers; J.L. Epsey, George Espy of Bell Buckle. 4 children of Indiana not named.

Ewing, G. W. ,,,Nov 21, ,1929,pg 5,Hon. G.W. Ewing of the county court. Co editor of the Marshal Gazette. Survived by 3 daughters; Mrs. H.E. Wilkinson of Nashville. Mrs. C.R. Waddington of TX and Miss Pauline Ewing of Lewisburg whom he resided with.

Ewing, Z. W.,,,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 8,Reminiscences of 60 years ago by D.M. Dryden in Petersburg. Lived in Pulaski until his death.

Falcon, Joseph ,,,Dec 26, ,1929,pg 1,Buried at Belfast. No family info.

Farris, F. M. (Dr),,73,Feb 28. ,1929,pg 4,Daughter; Mrs. J.T. McBride in Murfreesboro. Sister Mollie Farris age 71 who died the same day at the home of her brother Prof. T.J. Farris of Raus of Bedford County. Buried at Smith Chapel near Raus.

Farris, Mollie (Miss),,71,Feb 28, ,1929,pg 4,Brother; Dr. F.M. Farris who died the same day, Brother Prof T.J. Farris of Raus of Bedford County. Niece Mrs. J.T. McBride daughter of Dr. F.M. Farris.

Floyd, Susana Matilda,,70,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 1,Sister; Mrs. L.N. Marshall. Buried Willow Mt.

Foch, Marshal Ferdinand,,77,Apr 4, ,1929,pg 8,Died Jan 30, 1928 British Commander.

Frazier, Will,,,Jan 24, ,1929,pg 8,Killed by Marion Perry (age 15) over a still that was destroyed. No family mentioned.

Garrett, J. W. (Dr.),,,Dec 12, ,1929,pg 5,Killed Sept 17, 1929. Prominent Rutherford County Doctor. Fred Boyce enters insanity pleas. Boyce’s brothers; Joseph and Fisher Boyce. Mrs. Laura Smotherman sister of Boyce.

Garrett, John (Dr),,,Oct 3, ,1929,pg 1,killed by Fred Boyce. Boyce taken to Central State. No family information

Gerard, Eugene A.,,79,Jan 24, ,1929,pg 1,Born Jan 11l, 1861 in Ky. Parents; John G and Katherine Gerard. Wife; Miss Mattie Buchanan of Shelbyville in 1893. 3 daughters; Miss Camilla Herdman Gerard, Mrs.Henry Bradley, Mrs. Shelton M. Paxton all of KY.

Gibson, Mary Frances,Bomar,20,Jul 25, ,1929,pg 1,Husband; Cathel Gibson. Died in Toledo O on July 17. Infant daughter also died. Daughter of Milton Bomar and Mrs Katie Bomar. Buried Wartrace. Sister; Georgia Bomar. Brother; Harvey Bomar.

Gilbert, J. F. (Mr),,,Mar 21, ,1929,pg 1,Suffered stroke at Eureka Pants factory. Died Tuesday morning (March 19?). Leaves wife and 7 or 8 children not named.

Golden, Neal,,,Aug 15, ,1929,pg 1,Killed by John Pigg at a church in Kelso near Fayetteville.

Goodrich, W. C. (Mr),,,Mar 7, ,1929,pg 3,Confederate Soldier. 4 sons; Joel, Will, George and James Goodrich. Died in Fayetteville at the Lincoln County Hospital. Buried at Rose Hill Cemt.

Gore, George,,,Jun 13, ,1929,pg 3,Parents; Rev. and Mrs. R.E. (Bob) Gore of Wartrace. Wife; Miss Annie Ray Dean the daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Milton Dean of Wartrace. Sister; Mrs. Albert Price of Lynchburg. Accidental death with a gun.

Gore, George V.,,,Jun 20, ,1929,pg 10,Wartrace News

Greer, Sallie (Miss),,,Feb 28, ,1929,pg 5,Died in Nashville. Buried in Willow Mt.

Greer, Win,,,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 8,Reminiscences of 60 years ago by D.M. Dryden in Petersburg. Win Greer died of TB.

Gregory, Spencer (Mr),,55,Sept 4, ,1929,pg 4,Buried Willow Mt. Wife and several children not named.

Grigsby, Robert L.,,,Jul 25, ,1929,pg 2,Wife; Miss Louise Elam sister of the late Elder E.A. Elam. aunt of Mrs. John L. Sutton of Bell Buckle. Mrs. E.P. Vaughan of Manchester and Dr. Anderson Webb of Nashville. He was of the pioneer family of Giles County. Died in Paris Texas. Sister; Miss Inda Grigsby of Lynvile. 3 children; Miss Roberta Grigsby of Paris, Miss Louise Grigsby of New York and Guy Grigsby of Paris. Buried in TX.

Gudenwrath, Thecia,,82,Mar 21, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Huntsville Ala. Widow of Otto Gudenrath, capitaist who built the Gudenrath building in Huntsville. Survived by 6 children; Frank Gudenwrath of Huntsville, Miss Olvee Gudenrath of Huntsville, Joe Gudenrath of Fla, Harry Gudenrath of Ewing, Tx, Mrs. Minnie Goldstein of Chattanooga, Mrs. May Harris of Shanhai, China.

Hackney, Norman,,,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 7,Joe Heath convicted of Involuntary manslaughter last April. J.D. Todd indicted on Murder charges.

Hanson, John D.,,,May 9, ,1929,pg 4,Born in Denmark on Feb 3, 1844 – Died April 9, 1929. Buried Willow Mount Cemt.

Hanson, John D.,,85,Apr 11, ,1929,pg 1,Wife, son and 2 daughters; not named.

Harrison, Mary Lee,Kubley,34,Jan 24,,1929,pg 1,Husband; Kennie L. Harrison. Aunt; Miss Abbie Holt. Buried Hollywood Cemt. Son; Kennie Kubley Harrison of Nashville. Parents; Henry Kubley . Brother; Ernest Kubley of Wartrace.

Harrison, Pearlina (Mrs),Shoffner,94,Oct 31, ,1929,pg 4,Buried in Willow Mt. No family named.

Hawes, James,,,Dec 26, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Ky. Married to Lizzie Frierson of here. Buried at Willow Mt.. Wife and one son not named.

Haynes, Byrom (Mrs),,,Jan 3, ,1928,pg 1,Husband, one small son not named. Buried Willow Mt

Hazelwood, M. D. (Mrs),Wilson,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 4,Brothers; James M. Wilson of Bell Buckle, Tom Wilson of Chicago. Sister; Mrs. Cora (Emmett) Douglas. Nieces; Mrs. Myrtle Scruggs and Miss Margaret Douglas who lived in Nashville. Nephew not named. She lived in Memphis and Little Rock Ark.

Henderson, Mary (colored),,,Feb 7, ,1929,pg 1,Cook for James A. Woods and Mrs. Albert Frierson. Large number of children not named.

Hiles, Joseph E.,,61,Jan 24, ,1929,pg 7,Died in Beech Grove. Father; Maj Wilburn Hiles. Widow; Mrs Addie Manly Hiles. Buried Fairfield Cemt. 3 brothers and 4 sisters.

Himes, John,,,Jan 31, ,1929,pg 8,Brother; Mr. G.F. Himes of Himesville. Buried at New Hope Cemt. 2 sons; Emmet Himes of Decatur Ala and Mrs. Burnie Himes of Pine Hilll Ala. Peace to his ashes.

Himes, John,,,Jan 31, ,1929,pg 4,Card of Thanks of brother John by G.F. Himes and family

Holder, Claude,,57,Apr 18,,1929,pg 1,Widow not named. sister and two brothers not named. Buried in Bethany Cemt.

Holland, David B.,,80,Jan 24, ,1929,pg 7,Daughter; Mrs. T.L. Jernigan. Other children; Coleman Holland of Calif, Mrs. J.M. Floyd of Akron Ohio, Mrs. J.W. Glasgow and Mrs. C.L. Hickerson of Normandy. Buried in Holland Cemt family plot.

Hoose, Cecil Van,,,May 30, ,1929,pg 1,Father; Albert Van Hoose. Was killed by 6 year old play mate Carl Newtn Mahan who was sentenced to 15 years in a reformatory school in Ky.

Hooser, Jane (Mrs),,,Jul 25, ,1929,pg 6,Died in Haley, Buried in Family graveyard. Son; Horace Hooser. Nephew; Will Elmer and Ed Slater. Nieces; Mrs. Shofner and Mrs. G. Sparks.

Hooser, W. H. (Mr),,56,Nov 28, ,1929,pg 4,Wife and one child not named. Died in Haley.

Hopkins, Sallie ,,69,Mar 28, ,1929,pg 7,Children; Marcus, Robert and Herman Hopkins of Marshal County. Mrs. Thomas Fisher of Mobil Ala, Mrs. Bruce Hill of Nashville, Mrs. Dale Bell of Miss. Buried Willow Mt.

Horton, Louise,,,Nov 21, ,1929,pg 1,Whiskey runner of Kansas. Killed in Kansas by the sheriff.

Howell, Flossie,,18,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 1,Bride of 3 days. Shot by husband Ardley Howell age 24.

Huffman, J. P. (Mrs),,,Feb 28, ,1929,pg 1,Friends and relative who attended the funeral. (Long list of names but no relationship mentioned).

Huffman, Nannie ,Isham,,Feb 28, ,1929,pg 5,Parents; E.J. Isham. Widow of J.P. Huffman. Children; Mrs. Earl H. Jones of Fayetteville, Mrs. Mattie L. Cawthron of Nashville, James T. Huffman of Winchester, E.C. and J.C. Huffman of Shelbyville. E.S. Huffman of Normandy. Sister lives in TX (not named). Buried in Willow Mt.

Irwin, Lucy (Miss),,,Jan 24, ,1929,pg 6,Died in KY. Buried Clarksville at Greenwood Cemt. Parents; Mr Gibson and Mrs. Letitia Swanson Irwin. Mother died 3 year ago. Sisters; Mrs. C.S. Ivie and Miss Fannie Irwin of Shelbyville, Mrs Mattie Douglas of Nashville, Brothers; George Irwin of Cleveland Ohio. John Irwin of Texas, Gibson Irwin of Paris France.

Johnson, James Gilbert,,2,Jul 18, ,1929,pg 6,Father died a few months ago. Mother not named.

Jolly, Robert,,57,Dec 5, ,1929,pg 1,Wife died 2 years ago not named. Children not named. House burned and he died from serious burns.

Jones, Martha,,79,Aug 8, ,1929,pg 1,Widow of Thomas Jones. Died at Tullahoma. Sons; W.B., Ab, and Henry Jones. Daughter; Miss Theresa Jones. 2 sisters; Mrs. Robert Crutcher and Mrs. Thomas Cavert all of Tullahoma. Buried Old City Cemt.

Jones, Samuel P.,,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 1,Sergeant Jones was born and raised in Bell Buckle. Died in Middletown Pa in an army transport plane. No information on family.

Jordan, William Mike,,,Dec 19, ,1929,pg 1,From Osawattomie Kansas. Buried in Willow Mt. Son of the late W.M. Jordan. Mother Mrs. W.M. Jordan of Kan. 3 sisters; Miss Beulah of Kansas City, Miss Lucile of Novia Scotia, Mrs. Pearl Kissamery of Chattanooga. 2 brothers; John of Osawattomie Kan and Carl of Danville Ky.

Kimbro, Marion Allen,,8,Mar 7, ,1929,pg 3,Died by being struck by an automobile. Parents; Mr and Mrs. Willie Sehorne Kimbro. Sister; Pauline. Grandparents; Mrs W.M. Sehorne and Mr and Mrs. A.W. Kimbro of Cortner Tenn.

Kimmons, John D. ,,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 4,Buried Willow Mt. Son; Dr. Albert Kimmons of Briston TN.

Kinnard, George C.,,,Oct 10, ,1929,pg 8,Raised in Franklin. Wife Miss Kate Haley sister of Dr. Y.W. Haley of Nashivlle and Mrs. John Philpot of Bell Buckle. Adopted a son and reared him as George C. KinnardJr. Moved to California many years ago. Cremated in Calif.

Lacy, Mrs.,,,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 8,Card of Thanks; T.H. Lacy, Mrs. Hattie Calhoun, Mrs. Mabel Miller, W.M. Lacy, Louis Macy.

Lacy, T. H. (Mrs),,52,Jul 4, ,1929,pg 1,Buried Willow Mt. Adopted son; Louis Lacy of Toledo. Brothers; Roy Head of Singleton and Elija Head of Meaker Okla. 3 sisters; Miss Minnie Head, Mrs. W.T. Moulder, Mrs. Tolbert Stallings all of Ohio.

Lamb, Ben,,75,Oct 3, ,1929,pg 6,Lived in Longview. Wife, 2 sons, 6 daughters not named. Brother Harve Lamb of Eagleville. 5 sisters; Mrs. R.B. Reed of Columbia, Mrs. B.F. Payton of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Nannie Hale of Nashville and Mrs. J.C. Jackson and Mrs. F.M. Jackson of this city.

Lasater, Nannie (Miss),,,Jan 24, ,1929,pg 1,Niece; Mrs. Will J. Davis. Brother; Dr. Robert Lasater of Fayetteville.

Lebouef, Ada Bonner (Mrs.),,,Feb 7, ,1929,pg 4,Died in New Orleans at the Gallows. Guilty of killing husband. Dr. Thomas Dreher her helper.

Lebouef, James,,,Feb 7, ,1929,pg 4,Died in New Orleans. His wife Ada Bonner Lebouef and Dr. Thomas Dreher were executed for the crime by hanging. 4 children.

Lewis, Robert (colored),,22,Mar 7, ,1929,pg 3,Shot and killed by “Cap” Davis for assaulting his mother Mrs. Eliza Davis age 64. Killed in Murfreesboro. Mr. Lewis was raised by the Davis family

Linch, Sim,,82,Jul 18, ,1929,pg 8,Wife; Mrs. Jessie McKey Linch. Children; Mrs. Lizzie White, Mrs. Oscar Beachboard, Mrs. Roy Bingham, J.S. Linch and L.W. Linch of Chattanooga, G.C. Linch, A.T. Linch, R.W. Linch and A.J. Linch all of Atlanta. 3 brothers; Sewell Linch of Bell Buckle, John Linch of Detroit and R.I. Linch of Bell Buckle. 2 sisters; Mrs. John Frizzell and Mrs. Z.T. Beachboard. Buried Hazel Cemt.

Lowe, Mattie (Mrs),,,Feb 21, ,1929,pg 6,Daughter; Mrs. Ivy Turner near Deason. No other information.

Lowhorn, James,,21,Jun 6, ,1929,pg 4,Drowned in Elk River near Estill Springs. Wife and young child not named. Several brthers and sisters not named. Buried in Hunt cemetery.

Loyd, Rudolph (Mrs),Wagster,,Nov 28, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Detroit. Buried at Willow Mt. Husband, infant son, mother, two sisters; Mrs. E.L. Warren and Miss Ellen Wagster of this city. Dec 19, 1929 pg 9 – A sad mission. Mrs. P.R. Wagster grand parents went after Bobbie Lloys who is 3 weeks old and son of Mrs. Rudolph Lloyd.

Lynch, Mary ,Woodward,,Dec 26, ,1929,pg 1,Buried Bell Buckle. No family info.

Marshall, William,,68,Nov 14, ,1929,pg 4,Died in Chicago. Buried in Willow Mt. Leaves wife and several children not named.

McCauley, Hugh,,,Nov 28, ,1929,pg 4,Died in Tulsa Oka. Son i law of D.D. Hix of Flat Creek. Brother in law of Miss Edna Hix and of Mrs. R.S. Hutson of Flat Creek. 2 sons not named.

McClanaham, Luna,,60,Aug 15, ,1929,pg 7,Sister; Mrs. Tom Burke. Sons; John McClanahan and Tom Burke. Sister; Miss Tipton. Widow for years. Buried West Tennessee.

McCullough, Robert ,,55,Jul 18, ,1929,pg 1,Died Rutherford County Hospital on Thursday. Wife; Mrs. McCullough. Daughter; Emma Ruth of Murfreesboro. Brother; Jim McCullough of Old Jefferson,

McCurry, J. D. (Mr),,25,Apr 25, ,1929,pg 8,died train – auto wreck.

McDonald, J. P. (Mrs),,,Nov 21, ,1929,pg 1,Parents; Rev. T.D. Jones. Raised in Lincoln county. Married to Dr. J.P. McDonald Sr. November 25, 1883. Children Mrs. J.D. Hutton Sr., Mrs. C.J Clark and Jas P. McDonald Jr. Buried in Willow Mt.

McDonald, J. P. (Mrs),,,Dec 12, ,1929,pg 1,American Legion Auxiliary tribute. No family information.

McGill, John A. (Mrs),,70,Mar 28, ,1929,pg 3,Daughter; Mrs. Brixey of Tullahoma. Granddaughter; Mrs. Oscar Sartin of Singleton. 3 brothers not named. Buried Willow Mt.

McGregor, Tennie (Mrs),,,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 1,Son: John s. McGregor. Died in McMinnville. Buried at Cemt in Lynchburg. Widow of M.F. McGregor of McMinnville. Surviving are her son; two step children A.C. McGregor of Fort Worth Tx and W.E. McGregor of Santello, Colo. Brother; J.F. Shaw of Nashivlle. 4 sisters; Mrs. Harriet Warren of Gallatin, Mrs. W.B. Anthony of Norman Ok, Mrrs Laura Meyers of Asheville N.C. and Mrs. Nannie Ederton of N.M.

McKamey, Henry,,50,Mar 14, ,1929,pg 1,Died March 7, 1929. Buried Willow Mt. Wife and 5 children not named.

McLaughlin, J. H. (Mr),,80,Oct 3, ,1929,pg 1,Buried in Willow Mt. Wife (not named) and 5 children; Mrs. Joe Parsons of Nashville, Mrs Russell Evans of Huntsville Ala, Mrs. John Womble, Sam and Luther McLaughlin of Shelbyville.

McNatt, B. (Rev),,,Aug 1, ,1929,pg 6,Died in Rio Grande. Buried at Evergreen. Wife; Miss Elizabeth Alexander who died in 1922. 3 daughters; Misses Deane and Lucile McNatt of El Paso and Mrs. Ruby Bowling of Nashville. 4 sons; L.S. McNatt of El Pason, C.A. McNutt of Denver, E.E. and J.B. McNatt of Nashville.

Meacheam, M. T. (Mrs),Stephens,26,Mar 7, ,1929,pg 1,Parents; Mr and Mrs. Hiram Stephens. Buried Willow Mt.

Mealer, Benton,,45,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 2,Killed himself near Ardmore across the Alabama state line.

Melson, John,,84,May 2,1929,pg 1,Niece; Miss Minnie Cates. 5 children; Eugne and Levory Melson of Chicago. Mr. Will Melson and Mrs. Tom Reed of this place and Mrs. Tonie Patterson fo Nashville. Buried Willow Mt.

Mitchell, Logan,,74,Dec 12, ,1929,pg 2,Brother; Mr. R.H. Mitchell of Tullahoma. Died in Tullahoma. Never married.

Modrall, Erin L (Mr),,40,Jun 6, ,1929,pg 5,Died in Toledo May 23, 1929. Wife; Miss Myrtle Eadys daughter of Mr and Mrs. Hiram Eady. Children Mary Alice Modrall age 17 and Harold Modrall age 6. Parents; Mr and Mrs. Finis Modrall. Buried in Midland.

Moore, John Trotwood,,,May 16,1929,pg 9,Died in Nashville. Born in Marion County, Ala. in 1858.

Morgan, Willie,Hurt,20,Jul 4, ,1929,pg 1,Husband; Mr. Charles Morgan. Parents; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hurt of Caldwell. Married for 3 years. Buried Horse Moutain Cemt.

Murdock, Wallace,,,Jul 18, ,1929,pg 5,Card of Thanks; Mr and Mrs. H.A. Murdock

Murdock, Wallace,,,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 1,Killed by lightning. Parents Mr. Hiram Murdock. Horse was also killed.

Naron, Roll (Mr),,,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 4,Died 22 of Dec, 1928. Father, Sister, and Brothers not named.

Neal, Winnie (Mrs),Carroll,,Jul 25, ,1929,pg 1,Reared in Normandy. Husband; Tom Neal died 2 years ago. Niece of “Buck” Carroll. Son Orman Neal. Buried Neal Cemt near Normandy.

Newsom, Ola D. (Mrs),,,Jun 13, ,1929,pg 9,Husband; William Newsom. Died at her home in Dallas, Texas on May 25, 1929. Parents Mr and Mrs. J.F. Farrar. Sister of Messrs. Tom, Thurston and Clayton Farrar of this county. Sis in Gainsville Ga not named.

Newton, E. D. (Mr),,60,Jul 18, ,1929,pg 3,Died at Pennlaird Va. Son; Mrs. Ernest Newton Jr. Several Sisters; not named. Body returned to Shelbyville.

Newton, Ernest D.,,,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 5,Died Pennlaid Va. Parents; James Newton. Wife; Miss Ruth Neely a daughter of Mr and Mrs. G.C. Neely. Moved to Monroe Ga 25 years ago. Buried Willow Mt. Son Ernest Newton Jr. Nephews; A.H and Weakley Ruth.

Nichols, Child,,,Oct 31, ,1929,pg 2,Father; Dr. M.J.C. Nichols of Charleston TN. Has kept the body of his son who died at the age of 7 in a box for over 40 years. Dr. Nichols now 90 told his family and he was buried by Mrs. Nichols who died Aug 5, 1929. Moved from Bradley County about 50 years ago.

Nicholson, York P.,,,Dec 5, ,1929,pg 9,Parents; Mr. and Mrs. York of New Orleans La. Died in New Orleans and was buried in Willow Mt. Grandson of Mr and Mrs. J.F. Boyd.

Nicholson, Yorke Poitevent,,7,Dec 12, ,1929,pg 1,Died in New Orleans Nov 27, 1929. Buried Willow Mt. Grandparents; J.F. Boyd. Sister not named. Parents; Y.P.Nicholson Sr.

Nowlin, Louise (Mrs),Sane,79,Nov 28, ,1929,pg 6,Daughter; Josephine Savage. Died Nov 21, 1929. Husband David Nowlin and 2 daughter preceed her to the grave. 2 sons and 3 daughter survive. Only 1 daughter named. Buried Troxler Cemt.

Nowlin, Newcomb Rush,,58,Oct 31, ,1929,pg 5,Father; Dr. J.S. Nowlin. Sister Mrs. J.D. Braley. Buried in Terrill TExas. Lived inOklahoma City. Widow; Mrs. Mary Lou Nowlin. Reared 2 boys; Harry W. Nowlin and Frank M. Graves both of Oklahoma City.

Ortner, Charles,,6,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 1,Father; John Ortner. Body was exhumed. 2nd child who has died under mysterious circumstances. Mother not named. 2 other siblings

Ortner, Child,,,Aug 15, ,1929,pg 1,Father; John Ortner.

Osteen, G. W. (Mrs),,,Mar 7, ,1929,pg 2,Died at her home in Chickasha Okla. Husband not named. Several Children; only one named Miss Hattie Osteen bookkeeper for the Williams Stores at this place. Buried in Okla.

Palmer, Edwin,,52,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Nashville. Wife not named. 4 children; Mrs. Ethel Walker, Mr. Wilburn Palmer, Edwin Palmer Jr. and Raymond Palmer. Buried at Willow Mt.

Palmer, Mr.,,,Jul 25, ,1929,pg 6,Card of Thanks. Mrs. W.E. Palmer, Mrs. Fred Walker, Wilburn Palmer, Raymond Palmer, Edwin Palmer.

Parker, Josiah,,,Apr 25, ,1929,pg 4,wife; Mrs. Ida Troxler Parker. All Children live in Texas (not named) Died last week in Bell Buckle.

Parks, Lee,,,Apr 18, ,1929,pg 9,Died in Nashville. Parents; T.H. and Emily Taylor Parks. Brother; Will K. Parks. sister; Mrs. James N. Daniel. Buried at Lynchburg. 3 children; Mrs. Leon Lankford of Nashville, Marion and Miller Parks of Dallas TX. 2 brothers and 2 sisters; Will K. Parks of Lynchburg, Harry T. Parks of Fayetteville, Mrs. O.R. Brittian of Franklin and Mrs. James N. Daniel of Lynchburg.

Parsons, S. B. (Mrs),,,Dec 19,,1929,pg 1,Ran over by Robert Medearis on Sept 21. 2 small sons not named.

Parsons, Sallie (Mrs),Moulder,70,Dec 12, ,1929,pg 6,Died near Hall’s Mills Sunday night. Husband; George Parsons. Several Children not named.

Parton, Fred,,,Apr 25, ,1929,pg 8,died train – auto wreck.

Parton, Maggie Parton,,22,Apr 25, ,1929,pg 8,died train- auto wreck.

Parton, Ring,,,Apr 25, ,1929,pg 8,died train – auto wreck.

Pender, Elizabeth ,McAlister,23,Jun 6, ,1929,pg 1,Sister of Mayor Alex W. McAllister. Fatally injured in Plane Crash. Cousin; Mrs. Philip Stout of Bristol Va. Husband; Marcus Pender. Brothers Thomas N. McAllister and Mayor Alex McAllister.

Pepper, Henry (Mrs),,,Dec 19, ,1929,pg 4,Memorial from a club. No family info.

Petrillo, Sadie (Mrs),,,Feb 7, ,1929,pg 1,Husband; Adolph Petrillo. New York City, Gang related death.

Petty, Will (Mrs),Reese,48,Apr 11, ,1929,pg 1,Parents; Mr and Mrs. T.B. Reese. Husband Will Petty. 3 children not named. Buried at Charity Cemt.

Petty, Willie (Mrs),Reese,47,Apr 11, ,1929,pg 6,Charity News. One son Elbert Petty of Fayettville. Husband Willie Petty. 2 daughters; Mrs. George Barnett and Mrs. Richard Johnson of Ky. Parents; T.B. Reese

Phillips, Bertha Elizabeth,Osteen,,Sept 4, ,1929,pg 4,Father; Charlie Osteen. Buried Hollywood Cemt.

Philpot, David (Mrs),,62,Oct 24, ,1929,pg 1,Buried Willow Mt. Leaves 3 girls and one son all married together with her husband David Philpot.

Philpott, Mrs.,,,Oct 31, ,1929,pg 6,Card of Thanks; Mr. J.D. Philpot, Mr and Cecil Simmons, Mr and Mrs. Jesse Phillips, Mr and Mrs. Euless Philpott and Mr and Mrs Murry Fisher.

Pitts, Dummy (colored),,,Aug 1, ,1929,pg 3,Killed by Andrew Sims (colored)

Pope, Sam,,,Sept 4, ,1929,pg 8,Died 2 years ago by an injury of an automobile accident. Huber Cox was blamed for accident. John Clinton Browning addmitted to the accident on his death bed. in Athens

Price, Pearl,,,May 30, ,1929,pg 7,Husband; Charles Price. 1 small son not named. Buried at Hurricane Grove.

Prince, Thomas W. ,,78,May 30, ,1929,pg 4,A Judge. Died May 26, 1929. Widow; Mary Emily Wiseman daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. Sterling Wiseman who he married in 1872 in Moore County. Children; Mrs. Florella Byrom of Normandy, John Eustace and Herbert Price of Shelbyville, Raus and Normandy respectively. Buried Dean Cemt in Raus.

Puckett, Charles C. ,,53,Dec 12, ,1929,pg 1,Owner of store in Rover. Married to Lizzie Arnold in 1907.

Pylant, Lee,,61,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Petersburg. Wife and two children, Mrs. Ollie Hemphill of Petersburg and Earl Pylant of Columbia. Buried New Hope cemt.

Rainey, Lee,,51,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 5,Wife, 3 sons, 2 daughters not named. Buried Smith’s Chapel.

Rainey, Lee,,,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 2,Singleton News. Wife 2 daughters. 3 sons not named.

Ransom, W. S. (Mr),,,Aug 8, ,1929,pg 1,Died at his home in Nashville. Buried in Willow Mt Cemetery. Born Feb 22, 1881 to George W. and Margaret Buchanan Ranson. Moved to Ky and recieved his early education there. . Wife; Mrs Caroline Coldwell Ransom. Daughter; Mrs. J. Partridge. Son; W. Street Ranson Jr. 5 brothers; George and Sam of Fla, A.B. and M.M. of Nashville and McEwen Ransom of Memphis. 2 sisters; Mrs. Burton Frierson of Shelbiulle and Mrs. Gladstone Wardlaw of Ft. Worth Texas.

Ray, Henry E.,,71,Nov 28, ,1929,pg 8,Parents; John C and Jane Reagor Ray and reared in Flat Creek. Alvin Ray brother who died fording a river in TX. Sister; Myrtle who died at age 9, Mary , David died in TX. Henry the last to go. 9 siblings Henry the last to die.

Ray, Henry F. (Dr),,71,Nov 28, ,1929,pg 7,Died in Charlotte, N.C. Parents; of John C. Ray. Buried in Elmwood cemetery. Wife; Mrs. Victoria Ray. Daughter; Mrs. J.L. Moore of Fla, Son; Irving C. Ray of La, sister; Mrs. Finn Gowen of Flat Creek. 4 brothers; John B. Ray of Flat Creek, W.F.Ray of Nashville, R.J. Ray of Lawton Okla and Albert Ray of Oklahoma City and 6 grandchildren, Mrs. Dennis Stanley of Fla, Frances and Jack Moore of Fla, Jane Palmer and Frances Harris of Charlotte.

Ray, Mariah (colored),,71,Feb 21, ,1929,pg 5,Buried in Unionville near her home.

Ray, T. Gilbert ,,32,Aug 15, ,1929,pg 2,Killed by a car wreck. Relative of Mrs. M.L. Allison of this place.

Reed, J. B. (Mr),,15,Nov 21, ,1929,pg 1,Parents; Mr J.H. Reed of Wartrace. 2 sisters and 1 brother not named.

Reynolds, Thomas,,,Jan 31, ,1929,pg 2,Singleton News; Wife and 2 small children not named. Parents Mr and Mrs. Amzy Reynolds.

Reynolds, Tom (Mr),,,Feb 7, ,1929,pg 4,Sister; Mrs. W.W. Sanders. Buried at Willow Mt.

Robinson, Elam,,42,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 5,Sister; Miss Winnie Robinson. Wife and 2 children not named. Buried Flat Creek at New Cemt. Esquire.

Robinson, Gaynelle (Mrs),,,Oct 10, ,1929,pg 5,Parents; Mr. T.M. Robinson (?). Sister Mrs. Frances Grant. Brother; T.C. Robinson. 1/2 brother; T.M. Robinson Jr. Buried Mt. Olive. Died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.

Robinson, Winnie,,52,Jan 17,,1929,pg 5,Brother; Esquire Elam Robinson.

Rochester, Olivia (Mrs),Montgomery,,Apr 25, ,1929,pg 1,Lived in New Orleans. Husband; Frank Rochester. Aunt; Mrs. Jennie M. Wilhoite. 2 sons; not named.

Russell, Charley (Mrs),,,Feb 28, ,1929,pg 5,Daughter; Mrs. S.J. West, Son; Mr. Horace Russell and two grandsons, all of Atlanta Ga. Husband died several years ago. Died in Atlanta Ga on Feb 17, 1929.

Russell, Mary Ann (Mrs),,77,Mar 7, ,1929,pg 4,Son-in-law Mr. Hugh Stowers. Buried in Willow Mt.

Sains, Rebecca,,66,Jan 3, ,1929,pg 1,Son; Charles Sains. Buried at Blanton Cemt in Coffee County.

Sharp, Gaston M.,,20,Aug 15, ,1929,pg 1,Shot his girl friend Mabel Hardison then killed himself.

Shearin, Annie (Mrs),,67,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 1,5 sons only one named; D.E. Crowell of the 11th district. 1 daughter not named. Service at Crowell’s Chapel. Buried in Family Cemt near her home.

Shofner, Harriet Cassie,,,Nov 28, ,1929,pg 7,Husband; Haskell Shofner. Children; Mrs. Will Bramblett of Wartrace, Mrs. C.B. Cawthron of Beech Grove, Mrs. H.E. Keller of Chattanooga, Mrs. Wright Douglas of Bell Buckle, Mrs. Norris Meadows of Thmpson Creek, Sons; E.P. Shofner of Ruleville Miss, W.J. Shofner of Wartrace, D.B. Shofner of Shelbyville.

Shofner, Sarah ,Carpenter,,Jun 6, ,1929,pg 5,Died in Ohio. Buried in Willow Mt. Husband Edgar Shofner. 2 sons not named.

Shriver, Thomas A. Sr.,,86,Aug 29, ,1929,pg 2,Confederate soldier. Born Sept 22, 1843 in Wartrace. Great granson of William McGuyuer. Granson of Abraham Shriver. Married in 1868 to Miss Elizabeth Holt who die in Jan 1929. Sister; Mrs. Jasper Smith of Wartrace. Daughters; Mrs. Carrie Carothers of Wartrace, Mrs. W.E. Dabbs and Mrs. Will Weems both of Shubuta Miss and Mrs. John Bailey. Sons; Berry D and Thomas A. Shriver Jr. attorneys of Nashville and Sydney Shriver of Wartrace. Buried in Wartrace Cemt.

Shriver, Thomas H. (Mrs),,80,Jan 24,,1929,pg 1,Sons; Thomas and Berry Shriver of Nashville who are attorneys, Sidney Shirver of the Keith-Simmons Co. Died in Wartrace. Buried Hollywood Cemt. Husband Thomas Shriver. Several Daughters not named.

Sims, Burt L.,,,Dec 5, ,1929,pg 1,Died in Knoxville. Parents; Mr and Mrs. W.E. Sims. Married Miss Evelyn Jones of Cartersville. 2 sons and daughter not named. Buried in Ga.

Sims, Harriet (colored),,,Feb 7, ,1929,pg 1,No family information.

Smith, Arthur E.,,51,Oct 17, ,1929,pg 1,Brother in law Fred Mullins. Buried in Richmond Cemt.

Smith, B. F. (Mrs),,,Dec 26, ,1929,pg 1,Widow of Capt B.F. Smith. Buried Willow Mt. One son; Judge C.C. Smith. 2 daughters; Miss Mamie Smith and Mrs. Albyne Clark of Shelbyville.

Snell, Margaret Jane,,85,Dec 12, ,1929,pg 2,Born; Jan 12, 1844. Died Dec 5, 1929. Husband; A.Y. Snell died several years ago. Daughter; Mrs. Bettie Arnold. Buried in Willow Mt.

Solomon, Sue B. (Mrs),,70,Sept 4, ,1929,pg 4,Died on Lewisburg pike. No family information listed.

Sorree, J. E.,,5,Jan 10, ,1929,pg 1,Parents Mr and Mrs. Logan Sorree of New Hermon. Buried Hurrican Graveyard.

Sowell, T. Wilburn ,,73,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 8,Lived in Columbia. Produced grapes.

Stacy, Clara (Miss),,26,Jul 18, ,1929,pg 1,Committed suicide. Lived in Lewisburg. No family information

Stokes, Ed ,,,Dec 19, ,1929,pg 12,Died Tues night from injuries he received from a fall. No family information.

Stout,Eliza,,85,Mar 7, ,1929,pg 1,Daughter; W.W. Cawthrone near Bell Buckle, Mrs. E.F. Trolinger of Knoxville. Buried Willow Mt.

Sullivan, J. E. (Mrs),Williams,,Jan 10, ,1929,pg 1,Parents; Jesse and Elizabeth Jordan Williams. Husband; Rev. J.E. Sullivan of Eagleville. Sons; Dr. Robert Sullivan of Nashville, Rev. J.D. Sullivan and H.W. Sullivan of Eagleville and one sister, Mrs. G.M. Savage of Jackson TN. Buried Williams Cemt.

Swafford, J. U. (Mr),,27,Jun 27, ,1929,pg 1,Deputy Sheriff killed at a moonshine still by Tom Bowman.

Templeton, Benton Bell,,85,Apr 18, ,1929,pg 1,Died at Covington. Son Dr. Houston K. Templeton died recently. John W. Templeton, M.D. of Winchester and Cofederate surgeon in the Civil War was his last surviving brother. Nephew; Mrs. Watson G. Templeton. 4 sons and 3 daughters survive him (not named). Buried in Smith’s Chapel Cemt.

Thompson, H. S. (Mr),,,Jan 3, ,1929,pg 7,Card of Thanks. Mrs. H.S. Thompson and daughter (not named)

Thompson, N. F. (Col),,,Feb 21, ,1929 pg 1,pg 1,Died in Baltimore last Sunday. Born and reared in Bedford County. Brother to the late Col. John H. Thompson. Confederate Soldier who served under General Forrest. Mrs. Mollie Davidson, Miss Dump Thompson of this place, Mrs. Josie Bailey of Nashvilleand Dr. Stanley Thompson of Wartrace attended his funeral at Bardstown Ky last Tuesday.

Thompson, Robert K.,,,Aug 1, ,1929,pg 8,Son; Will Thompson. Buried Willow Mt.

Tims, Louis,,19,Oct 3, ,1929,pg 6,Father J.F. Tims in Franklin County. Stabbed by Nipper.

Trolinger, George W.,,45,Jul 4, ,1929,pg 1,Died at Camden on Sat. Brother; Arthur Trolinger. Buried at Willow Mt. Lived in Roswell N.M. 3 children; James, Buddy and Miss Evelyn Trollinger of Jackson. sister; Mrs. T.E. Roberts of Roswell N.M. 4 brothers; Ernest of Knoxville, Walter of Memphis, Ross of Roswell N.M. and Arthur of this place.

Tyler, Martha,,,Sept 4, ,1929,pg 4,Died in Ind. Granddaughter of Mr and Mrs. Frazier Warner. Parents; Mr and Mrs. Ralph Tyler.

Tyson, L. D. ,,68,Aug 29, ,1929,pg 1,Senator. Died in Philadelphia Pa. Daughter Mrs. Kennet Gilpin. Born July 4, 1861. Married Miss Betty Haines McGehee of Knoxville. Son; Charles McGehee Tyson. Son was killed in World War.

Underwood, Oscar W.,,,Jan 31, ,1929,pg 1,Senate leader of Alabama last of the Democratic Old Guard. Died in Fairfax County Virginia from Pneumonia.

Vaughn, Callie (Mrs),,73,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 1,Died Sept 15. Daughter Mrs. Olike Watson. Husband died 2 years ago. Buried in Willow Mt. Other children not named.

Wakefield, Wince,,,Sept 11, ,1929,pg 8,Reminiscences of 60 years ago by D.M. Dryden in Petersburg. Mr. Wakefield lived in Cornersville and died there. He marrieda sister of Smner Cunning.

Walker, Frances,,6,Aug 22, ,1929,pg 7,Wartrace News. Paretns; Mr and Mrs Frankl Walker of Huntsville Ala. Buried in Huntsville Ala.

Wallace, Zora Lee (Miss),,21,Jun 27, ,1929,pg 1,Parents Chief of Police of Gallatin Bert Wallace. Lived with Uncle; Willis Scott. Drown in Duck River near Pottsville in Maury county. Aunt; Mrs. Lucile Woods of Nashville.

Ward, Herschel,,19,Sept 18, ,1929,pg 1,Parents; Mr and Mrs. L.R. Ward of Decherd. Died of a motor cycle accident.

Warren, Frances E.,,85,Nov 28,,1929,pg 1,Senator of Wyoming.

Weakley, W. W. (Rev),,82,Mar 21, ,1929,pg 1,Former pastor died in Springfield last Monday. No family information

Wheeler, Buford (Mrs),,,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 6,Mother; Mrs. Lige Wilhoite. Sister Mrs. Sallie Mae Brazelle of Ind. 3 brothers; Jim of Toledo, Rub of Cincinnati and Henry of Shelbyville. Buried Willow Mt. Husband and 4 children not named.

Wheeler, P. T.,,62,Jan 3, ,1929,pg 1,Wife and 6 children not named. Buried Wheeler Cemt. Brothers ansd sisters; Mrs. J.H. Wheeler and Mrs. Thomas Taylor.

Wheeler, P. T. (Mr),,,Jan 10, ,1929,pg 5,Card of Thanks; Mrs. P.T. Wheeler, Mr and Mrs. Florence Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wheeler, Opal Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Halmontaller.

Whilhoite, Sara,,,Jun 6, ,1929,pg 5,In Loving Memory of Sara who died 2 years ago today. From her mother; not named.

Whitaker, Arch (Mrs),,,Dec 12, ,1929,pg 5,Died in Fort Worth Texas. Reared in Bell Buckle. RElated to James M. Wilson and Ben Whitaker of Bell Buckle. Aunt of Misses Carrieand Louise Mosely. Daughter; Miss Martha Whitaker who is a musician in Texas.

Whiteside, S. R. (Mr),,82,Feb 28, ,1929,pg 7,Wife; Kate Tune who died several years ago. Children; Prof. Fred Whiteside of Camden Ark, Porter Whiteside of Chicago, Ill, J.M. Whiteside of Ithica N.Y, Miss Mabel Whiteside of Lynchbury VA and Miss Annie Whiteside of Bell Buckle. Buried at Hazel Cemt in Bell Buckle.

Whitlock, C. P. (Mr),,,Aug 22, ,1929,pg 7,Wife and large family of children who live at Baucom.

Williams, George (Rev),,,Jun 6, ,1929,pg 1,Gored to death by a bull on his ranch in Calif. Born and reared in Bedford County. Married to Mrs. Tom Epps about 1 year ago. Uncle; Eustace Williams. Brother of Mr. Emmett Williams of El Beethel and ex – sheriff J.H. Williams of Linden Ala.

Williams, John A. (Mrs),,77,Jun 20,1929,pg 6,Son; Charles Williams of Midland. Daughter; Mrs. Frances Heath of Rockvale. Buried in Haynes Cemt.

Winsett, John Ernest,,27,Mar 21, ,1929,pg 1,Father J.T. Winsett. Buried Sanders Cemt. Died March 19, 1929 on Fishingford Pike. Several Brothers and Sisters not named.

Womack, John ,,,Apr 11, ,1929,pg 6,Card of Thanks; Mrs. John Womack and Mrs. Mildred Womack.

Womack, John (Mr),,,Apr 18, ,1929,pg 9,Died April 1, 1929.Wife; Mrs. Ada Little Womack, Mother Mrs. Mildred Womack. 3 brothers; T.P. Womack of Fort Worth Texas, Ben and Billy Womack of Panama, Sister of Petersburg not named. Buried Lynchburg.

Womack, John H. (Mr),,,Apr 4, ,1929,pg 1,Died at Fairview. Wife, mother and a host of relatives not named. Buried Odd Fellows.

Womack, Woodward D.,,20,Jan 17, ,1929,pg 4,Father; Sol Womack. 2 sisters; Mrs. Robert Nelms of Lewisburg, Mrs. William Yokely of Pleasant Grove. Brother; Sol Womack Jr. of Nashville. Buried Moores Chapel.

Wood, T. W. (Dr),,,May 30, ,1929,pg 6,Born in Cannon County. Father; James A. Wood. Confederate soldier. Of 10 children 3 were confederate children. Gen Forrest’s head quarters were in the Wood’s home. Brother; Capt Will Wood.

Woods, James A.,,68,Mar 7, ,1929,pg 1,Wife; not named and her two children; Mrs. Abb Frierson and George Fogleman. Buried at Willow Mt.

Woods, James A.,,,Mar 14, ,1929,pg 8,Aunt and Uncle Mrs Nannie S. Woods and Capt Thomas H. Woods of Atlanta. Mrs Nannie died the same morning James A. Woods did.

Woods, James Allen,,,Mar 28, ,1929,pg 7,Died March 5, 1929, Wife not named.

Woods, Jas A.,,,Mar 28,,1929,pg 1,No family information.

Woods, Nannie S.,,,Mar 14, ,1929,pg 8,Husband; Capt Thomas H. Woods. Died n Atlanta on March 5. Nephew; James A. Wood died here on the same morning.

Wright, James Tarwater,,,Apr 4, ,1929,pg 1,Tribute of Respect from Boy Scots Troop No. 25

Wright, Sallie,Bowlin,,Jan 3, ,1928,pg 1,Husband David Wright. Died Dec 27, 1927. Children; Bowlin, Elam and Aubrey Wright. Daughter not named. Father Dr. Smith Bowlin. Buried Hazel Cemt.

Wynegar, John L.,,72,Jul 11, ,1929,pg 4,Children; Oscar Wynegar, Mrs. Emma Blackburn of Wartrace, Mrs. Will Gallagher of Stepheson Ala, Ernest Wynegar of Manila Ark, Mrs. Albert Arnold of Wartrace. Buried Hollywood Cemt in Wartrace.

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