ABERNATHY, Annie Birdsong The Pulaski Citizen 08 Jun 1905
Mrs. Annie Abernathy, wife of M. T. Abernathy, and eldest daughter of Rev. John H. Birdsong, deceased, after a lingering illness of many months, departed this life May 24th, 1905, aged 54 years.
A good woman has left us. A kind and affectionate wife, a loving and tender mother will be missed in the home made happy by her affable, gentle nature.
To the bereaved husband and children, I deeply sympathize with you in the loss of the dearest friend on earth to you, but rejoice in her gain. Few such noble women bless the many homes of our land. You have many reasons to be grateful.
Annie is not dead, but sleepeth, and on the Resurrection Morn, will rise in that splendor and beauty to an eternal home with God.
Children! Emulate her noble character, and you will live with her again. Mother can’t come back to you, but you can go to her.
Annie died in the full assurance that her home would be with Jesus, whom, in early life she learned to love and serve. God has called a prize home. So you have attraction to draw you Heavenward. Therefore mourn for her, not as lost, but saved with an eternal Salvation.
“Beyond this vale of tears – There is a life above, Unmeasured by the flight of years, And all that life is love.” P. J. A.

ABERNATHY, Butler The Pulaski Record 22 Dec 1904
Died at his home three miles southeast of Pulaski, Tuesday, December 20, 1904, at 5 p.m. Butler Abernathy, aged 54 years. Mr. Abernathy’s death was the result of an apoplectic stroke received last Friday while he and his youngest son, Hawkins, were engaged in a fox hunt about one mile from home. They were some distance apart and his father shouted to Hawkins to enter some young dogs in the race. Calling for his father several times and getting no reply, he went over to where he was and found him prostrate, barely able to utter a sound. Mr. Abernathy was carried to his home and all medical attention was given, but he failed to rally or to regain his speech and passed away Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by his wife and four children, Roy, Thomas Harris, Hawkins and Mrs. Frank Tidwell. He was a brother to H. G. Abernathy, Prof. A. Sam and J. C., Dr. C. A., Mrs. Clate Eason, Mrs. William Roden and Mrs. James Aymett.
He was one of the best known educators in Giles County, having in past years taught successful schools at Tarpley, Elkton, Fayetteville, Pulaski, and other places. He was the son of Col. Alf H. Abernathy, perhaps the most noted teacher Giles County has ever produced. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
The funeral services will be conducted this morning at 11 o’clock at the grave in Maplewood where the mortal remains of this spiritual man and citizen will be laid to rest. The services will be conducted by Revs. T. A. Carden and John A. McFerrin. The Record joins a host of friends in deep and sincere sympathy in their day of sorrow.


ABERNATHY, Charlie The Pulaski Citizen 31 Oct 1918 Tarpley by “Silent Speaker”
Charlie Abernathy, who lived near Bethesda, died at his home Oct. 20th of tuberculosis. Burial at Birdsong graveyard conducted by Rev. John Parson. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. [Husband of Floy Birdsong, son of Robert P. and Mary Elizabeth Brown Abernathy]

ABERNATHY, Edwin F. The Pulaski Citizen 23 Jan 1902
A most unfortunate and deplorable accident occurred at Prospect Friday morning resulting in the instant death of Ed Abernathy, one of our best citizens.
Mr. Abernathy spoke of going a hunting and took up his gun directly after breakfast and walked into the back yard at his home, to clean the gun. It is supposed that when he unbreached the gun to throw out the shells, the ejector failed to work, and without noticing, the gun was locked again with one shell in it. The he took the ram rod and started to wipe out the gun barrels when in some way the shell remaining in the gun was exploded, the charge entering the breast just above the heart causing instant death.
Mrs. Abernathy and the cook were in the house at the time, and a little negro girl was standing on the back porch looking at him when the accident occurred.
The body was brought to Pulaski for burial Saturday morning, and at one o’clock was removed from the home of J. B. Childers to the Methodist church where the funeral was conducted by Rev. W. R. Peebles, assisted by Rev. B. S. Lisle, of Prospect. Burial at Maplewood with the short and simple honors of the Knights of Pythias, of which order Mr. Abernathy had been an honored member for many years.

ABERNATHY, Ernest M. The Pulaski Citizen 21 Oct 1915
Ernest M. Abernathy, son of W. S. Abernathy, deceased and a nephew f Maj. Liles E. Abernathy died suddenly at his home in Lexington, Okla. last week.
Mr. Abernathy left Pulaski and went west before Oklahoma became a state and was very successful and prominent in business. He was president of a bank and left a considerable estate.
He is survived by his wife and several children.

ABERNATHY, Irvine The Pulaski Citizen 20 Apr 1911
Information has been received of the death of Columbus, Tex, on April 4, of Irvine Abernathy. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William S. Abernathy. His death was due to lung trouble.

ABERNATHY, John A. The Pulaski Citizen 19 Apr 1900
John A. Abernathy, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Abernathy, died at his home near Tarpley, Monday evening about 7 o’clock, of pneumonia, after a short illness, aged 24 years and 7 months.
Mr. Abernathy was a prominent and an energetic farmer and a model young man. He was popular with a large number of friends and acquaintances, a general favorite in fact with all who knew him.
His death is particularly sad, because he leaves a young wife, formerly Miss Bettie Butler, a daughter of John D. Butler, and a little daughter, about one year old.
The burial occurred at the Abernathy burying ground with a short and simple, but impressive service by Rev. Mr. Chenault, in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, many of whom went out from town.
The Citizen extends sincerest sympathy to the grief-stricken young wife and the parents and brothers and sisters of the young man.

ABERNATHY, John Wesley The Pulaski Citizen 04 Aug 1904
John W. Abernathy died at his home three miles south of town Saturday morning about 11 o’clock, after an illness of several months with tuberculosis of the throat. For several months he could not talk above a whisper and for some time past had been unable to eat any solid food.
John W. Abernathy was one of the best citizens of Giles County, liked by all who knew him and death is a public loss. He was a high toned christian gentleman whose life can be held up as an example to others not only for its purity and unselfishness, but for the energy and success which characterized it, for Mr. Abernathy was one of the most energetic, practical and successful farmers in this section.
The burial occurred at the family burying ground Sunday afternoon with services with Revs. McFerrin , Gardner and Kennedy, a large concourse of relatives and friends being present.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by his wife who was Miss Katie Tarpley, and eight children, among the latter being Moulton and Miss Corinne Abernathy. He was brother of Mrs. Monroe Smith of Pulaski. Peace to his memory.

ABERNATHY, Lizzie Pink Aymett The Pulaski Citizen 25 Sep 1913
Mrs. Robert Allen Abernathy passed away Saturday morning at 3 o’clock at the family residence in Pulaski, after a long and painful illness, extending over three years.
Mrs. Abernathy was a christian woman, and a delightful wife and mother. She was a member of the Methodist Church, and the funeral services were held at the residence Saturday at 1 o’clock, by Rev. T. C. Ragsdale after which the remains were followed to Pleasant Valley and interred.
Mrs. Abernathy is survived by her husband, Robert A. Abernathy and the following children: Mrs. Woodward of Oklahoma, Mrs. Garland Nichols of Oklahoma, Mrs. M. E Harris of Texas, Mrs. Odo Smith, Miss Lilia and Frank Abernathy, of Pulaski.
Mrs. Abernathy was a Miss Aymett, daughter of Esq. Hance Aymett, deceased, before her marriage, and surviving her is her sister, Mrs. Sam Hopkins, two brothers, Ben and Tom Aymett.
To the heart-broken husband and children, sister, brothers and large connection of relatives, the sympathy of friends is extended in the passing away of this estimable lady.

ABERNATHY, Martha Elizabeth Arthur The Pulaski Citizen 20 May 1915
Mrs. J. Press Abernathy died Monday night about 9:30 at her home on North First Street, aged about 72 years. Dr. J. J. Stowe conducted services at the residence Tuesday afternoon after which the burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Abernathy, who was formerly Miss Arthur, is survived by her husband and one daughter, Miss Mary Abernathy. Mrs. Abernathy was an excellent Christian woman and after nearly half a century of faithful wifehood has gone to her rich reward.

ABERNATHY, Martha R. The Pulaski Citizen 09 Apr 1908
Mrs. Martha R. Abernathy, wife of James L. Abernathy, living near Mansfield, Texas, died at their home March 23 of pneumonia and was buried at St. Paul Cemetery. Mrs. Abernathy was 48 years, 9 months and had been a member of the Methodist Church since 12 years of age. Mrs. Abernathy was born and raised in Giles County, Tenn. and moved to Texas with her husband about 10 years ago. She is survived by her husband and sister, Mrs. J. N. Brunson to mourn her death.

ABERNATHY, Mary Elizabeth Brown The Pulaski Citizen 27 Aug 1903
Mrs. Mary Brown Abernathy, wife of R. P. Abernathy, deceased, died at her home near Bethesda in Dist. No. 8, last Sunday, aged about 55 years.
Mrs. Abernathy was the daughter of Lewis and Lavenia Brown and was the only aunt of Registor N. R. Brown, living in Tennessee.
She leaves three children, Davis and Charles Abernathy and Mrs Inez Bennett. Mrs. Abernathy was a consistent Christian woman and had been a member of the Methodist church since early girlhood.

ABERNATHY, Mary Jane The Pulaski Citizen 25 Apr 1918
Little Mary Jane Abernathy the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fisher Abernathy died of cebro-spinal meningitis, in Nashville Sunday and her burial took place Monday at Maplewood Cemetery.
Little Mary Jane was an exceptionally bright child and her death is a great sorrow to her devoted parents and grandparents as well as other members of the family, all of whom have much sympathy in the bereavement.

ABERNATHY, Mary Brown The Pulaski Citizen 27 Aug 1903
Mrs. Mary Brown Abernathy, wife of R. P. Abernathy, deceased, died at her home near Bethesda in District No. 8, last Sunday, aged about 55 years. Mrs. Abernathy was the daughter of Lewis and Lavenia Brown and was the only aunt of Register N. R. Brown living in Tennessee. She leaves three children, Davis and Charles Abernathy and Mrs. Inez Bennett. Mrs. Abernathy was a consistent christian woman and had been a member of the Methodist church since early girlhood.

ABERNATHY, Mary Johnson The Pulaski Citizen 28 Aug 1902
Mrs. Mary Abernathy, wife of E. G. (Ras) Abernathy, deceased, died at her home in Randolph, Texas, July 26. Ras Abernathy was a brother of John C. and Doc Abernathy, and Mrs. Abernathy was a sister of Pink Johnson and other Giles Countians. Prior to their removal to Texas in 1877, the lived near Buford Station. Five children survive Mrs. Abernathy.

ABERNATHY, Mattie Ezell The Pulaski Citizen 06 Aug 1914

Mrs. C. L. Abernathy, wife of Cattle Inspector Abernathy, died about 5 o’clock Thursday morning and was buried at Maplewood Cemetery Friday morning after funeral services at the residence of Rev. T. C. Ragsdale.
Mrs. Abernathy was formerly Miss Mattie Ezell, and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, for her fine character and the sweet influence and her unselfish life which was so thoroughly devoted to her husband and children. Mrs. Abernathy was a member of the Methodist Church and for several years past she has borne with christian fortitude.
The suffering entailed by the insidious disease which slowly fed upon her vitality.
Surviving are her husband and the following children: Clarence, Raymond, Frank, Miss Mamie, Herbert, Arthur, and Florence, and a sister, Mrs. Ward Phelps of Bunkerhill, all of whom have much sympathy in their bereavement.

ABERNATHY, Robin The Pulaski Citizen 15 Sep 1910
Robin Abernathy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Abernathy, died about 6 o’clock yesterday morning, at the home of his parents on East Hill. Age 27 years.
And in this simple sentence is interwoven a story of pain and patience, faith and hope, fidelity and devotion, tenderness and loving care, such as is not met with every day in this mortal life of shifting scenes and vanishing forms and faces.
Robin Abernathy was an exceptional young man, and life was bright before, when, a number of years ago, he was stricken with typhoid fever, and after a long illness recovered only to soon find that he was hopeless cripple from its effects. Rheumatism later developed and for many years, Mr. Abernathy was a constant suffer from this source of human woe. His disease baffled the best of treatments.
But for all that, he continued bright and cheerful, and in the capacity of Deputy Clerk and Master he was careful, prompt, punctual and accurate, and made one of the most competent obliging and popular of the court house force of officials.
When more than a year ago, he was forced to give up work and become bedridden, he was greatly missed about the courthouse, and especially in the Chancery Court Clerk’s office, and his many friends earnestly hoped for his restoration to health, a vain hope to which the passing months held out no encouragement, and he lapsed into a state of submissive suffering, becoming the object of the most tender care and solicitude of the faithful young wife and devoted parents nor did the Sam Davis Council forget him. So painful was his tortured body that the slightest touch was sufficient to cause groans of agony and only twice within the past year was he turned from one position to another.
The burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery this afternoon after funeral services at the Methodist Church at 3 o’clock by Rev. G. A.Morgan.
Sam Davis Council No. 21, Junior Order United American Mechanics will march from the Council Hall to the church in a body and have charge of the burial.
The following friends have been asked to act as pall bearers: Ed Craig, Flournoy Craig, Harry L. Aymett, Steele Thompson, Braden Fleming and Joe Childers.
“Beyond the flight of time, Beyond the reign of death, There surely is some blessed clime, Where life is not a breath.” “Farewell Brother”


ABERNATHY, Rosana The Pulaski Citizen 09 May 1901 “In Memoriam”
The friends and relatives of our community were shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. Rosanna Abernathy, which occurred April 7, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Williams, Red Oak, Texas. Mrs. Abernathy was born June 3, 1824. She joined Bethesda church several years ago, and as long as she lived she held tenderly to her faith and trusted in the Blessed Savior. She was kind and ready to do what the Master said. But her life’s journey is over she has gone to the home where sorrows never come. But by our desolate hearth stands an empty chair. In the home once joyous now lonely and bare.
But the Father’s house has opened its door, to shelter one happy forever more “When we told her goodby four years ago, when she left us to make her home in Texas, we did not think she was leaving us forever or that we would never see her again. But time has scattered the snowy flakes on her brow, has plowed deep furrows on her cheeks, her lips were thin and sunken, but those were the lips that had kissed many a hot tear from the childish cheek and they were the sweetest lips in the world. Her eyes were dim, yet glowed with the soft radiance of Holy love that would never fade. The sands of life were nearly run out, but feeble as she was she could go further and reach lower down for you than any one on earth. But let us not greave for her for we know she has gone to join the loving parents, dear husband and four children, who have already passed beyond death’s river. She leaves five children, three in Texas, two here, thirty grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren to mourn her loss. Besides the many friends and relatives who deeply realize that our community, her old home, has lost a good mother of Israel. Olivia Brown & Daisy Abernathy.

ABERNATHY, Sam The Pulaski Citizen 18 Nov 1909
Sam Abernathy, aged about 8 years died Saturday at the home of his father, Charlie Abernathy of Bethesda. The burial occurred Sunday, at the Birdsong graveyard. He was a good, bright boy, and had many friends, who regret his death.

ABERNATHY, Samuella D. Tannehill The Pulaski Citizen 24 Apr 1902
Mrs. Burwell Abernathy , formerly Miss Samuella D. Tannehill, of Aspen Hill, died Tuesday at her home in Chattanooga at 8 p.m.
Mrs. Abernathy leaves three children, namely Mrs. Robert D. Abernathy, of Pulaski, and Dr. T. E. Abernathy and Miss Fannie Abernathy of Chattanooga. She was the grandmother of Misses Ellie and Helen Butler, and a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 this morning by Rev. M. S. Kennedy at the residence of Dr. G. D. Butler, followed by burial at Maplewood at 10 o’clock. The Citizen extends sympathy to the bereaved families.

ABERNATHY, Susan Rebecca Denty The Pulaski Citizen 04 Apr 1901
Mrs. Susan Rebecca Abernathy, wife of Capt. James E. Abernathy, of Ocellus, Giles County, and daughter of T. J. and Elizabeth Denty, was born Dec. 9, 1833. She was married to Capt. Abernathy on Oct. 5, 1852, and departed this life March 22, 1901, after a brief illness. She was converted at an early age and joined the Methodist church, in which she was a consistent and zealous member during the whole of her subsequent life. She devoted her life to the rearing and education of her children, consisting of two sons and six daughters. In this, being ably assisted by her husband, she was eminently successful. Their daughters are without exception highly educated and practical business women. Their sons are intelligent, energetic and manly. She had the satisfaction realizing the benefit of her judicious training, in that her children were always ready to minister to every want of their parents, and willingly relieved the mother of the burdens of domestic life. What more could she have done than to “train up her children in the way they should go?” This she did well-it was her life work-that done, she “rests from her labors.” She was a dutiful daughter, a faithful wife, a devoted mother, a kind neighbor, and thoughtful of the poor and needy. The writer knew her well when she was a school girl “in her teens.” Fair as a lily, eyes blue and laughing, a golden blonde, cheeks roseate with the bloom of health and teeth of pearly whiteness, she was most beautiful. These physical characteristics, coupled with a lovely disposition, secured for her the admiration of all who knew her. As age advanced and the color of her cheeks faded, her features grew in intelliget and benevolent expression, indicating a noble womanhood, exemplified in her daily life. Her death is a calamity not only to her family, but to the neighborhood in which she was universally respected and beloved. She has gone from among us, but her life was such that in the language of the lamented McFerrin, we “will know where to find her.” A Friend.

ABERNATHY, W. H. The Pulaski Citizen 16 May 1901
W. H. Abernathy died at his home in Pulaski Tuesday morning, May 14, 1901, at 5:30 o’clock, aged 78 years, 6 months, and 3 days.
Esq. Abernathy has been in feeble health for several months and his death was not unexpected. He was one of the old prominent citizens of Pulaski and Giles County. He served many years as a member of the County Court, but his health becoming feeble, he was not a candidate for re-election last summer. Indeed he had given up active business before the end of his last term of office.
During his illness he has had all the care and attention which loving, self sacrifices children and friends could give. Funeral services were conducted at the residence yesterday morning by Rev. M. S. Kennedy. Mr. Abernathy having been for many years a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. After the funeral the remains were escorted to Maplewood Cemetery by a company of friends and relatives of the family, and there quietly buried.
The Citizen extends sincere sympathy to the sorrowing members of the family who survive.

ABERNATHY, William J. The Pulaski Citizen 13 Jun 1907
William J. Abernathy died Monday at an infirmary in Nashville where he had been for the past month undergoing surgical treatment for gravel. Two operations were performed and it was thought that Mr. Abernathy would recover, but he gradually sank until the end. The burial occurred Tuesday at the Marks graveyard near Antoinette.
Mr. Abernathy was a highly esteemed man and valuable citizen. He was a member of Co. G. First Tenn. Regt. in the Civil War.

He was a successful farmer and fruit grower and took keen interest in such matters. He is survived by his second wife, his step-son, Sam C. Cook of Sheffield; his son, Erskine Abernathy and his daughter, Mrs. Duke Marsden, formerly Miss Nettie Abernathy, of Brady, Texas, and his brother Eb H. Abernathy.
For many years previous to his death Mr. Abernathy had constantly suffered, but his energy and love of employment kept him engaged with the affairs of his farm about 4 miles out on the Pisgah pike.
The Citizens joins in sympathy for the bereaved.

ANTHONY, Helen The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1900
Miss Helen Anthony died on Tuesday after an illness of about a week of pneumonia, and shock caused by the death of her brother, who died Thursday of last week.
Miss Helen was a very lovable, accomplished young lady, attractive for her personal charms, maidenly modesty and gentleness, and it is oh so hard to think of one such as she lying like a crushed lily in death’s cold and loveless embrace.
Rev. Granville Allison spoke the sad and solemn funeral service at the Memorial Church of the Messiah yesterday morning at 10 o’clock and then sorrowing hands tenderly laid to rest in Maplewood the perished physical beauty of this fair young girl, whose seventeen summers had shed the radiance of their sunshine into the hearts and lives of many friends.
The Citizen extends heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and the remaining members of the family, and trusts that the dark clouds of sorrow and adversity which have lowered on their house during the past two years may now be forever banished.

ANTHONY, Marc The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1900
Marc Anthony died at 10 o’clock Thursday night at the home of his parents on Madison Street, after a short illness of pneumonia, in the twentieth year of his age. The funeral services were conducted at the Church of the Messiah, of which he was a member, Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Rev. Granville Allison, after which the interment took place at Maplewood in the presence of sorrowing and sympathizing friends.
Marc Anthony was one of our best young men, and chief among the qualities which made his character a noble one and his life worthy of emulation, were stability, energy, honesty, purity, amithy devotion and faithfulness to the duties which devolved upon him in business life.
He enjoyed to the fullest extent the confidence and respect of his employer, his associates in business and a long list of friends. He was idolized at home where affection and gentleness habitually marked his conduct. It was the subject of comment that the burial services were beautiful and touching.
To the grief stricken family The Citizen gives a full measure of tenderest sympathy with the assurance that the earthly sunset of life like Marc’s is but the dawn of a brilliant life eternal.

APPLETON, Oliver G. “Buster” The Pulaski Citizen 30 Jan 1902 Marbuts “Huff”
Buster Appleton, a brother of Jack and Bill, formerly of this place, but now of Florence, Ala., died of pneumonia, Jan. 22, and was brought here for burial on last Friday. Buster was a generous hearted man, and had many friends and relatives here who greatly sympathize with the bereaved ones. Mr. Appleton had rented out his farm on Sugar creek and move to Florence about two weeks ago to engage in trading barter, being exposed so much brought on an attack of grip resulting in pneumonia.

ASHFORD, J. M. The Pulaski Citizen 18 Sep 1913
The remains of Rev. J. M. Ashford who died at the Preacher’s Home in Bowling Green Sunday, passed through Pulaski, enroute to Prospect, where they were conveyed to Pleasant Hill, and interred beside those of his wife, who died early this spring.
Mr. Ashford was about seventy years of age, and had been a minister of the Cumberland Church for forty years. Having served several churches in this county, and was pastor for one year of the church here. For several years, Mr. Ashford had been in ill health, and the infirmities of age hastened his death.

AYMETT, Annie Eliza Harwell The Pulaski Citizen 21 Jan 1904
Mrs. John M. Aymett died in Nashville, Thursday, Jan. 14, just as the evening sun was sinking behind the western hills, the spirit of Mrs. John M. Aymett took its flight from Douglass’ Infirmary, Nashville, where she had gone for treatment. And loved ones who watched beside her experienced that peculaiarly painful sense of loneliness and desolate separation from mother and companion which is known only to those who have been called upon to pass through a similiar ordeal.
Mrs. John M. Aymett was the daughter of Rev. Logan Harwell, a Methodist preacher, and having been raised to love the church, she became a member in early girlhood and lived a consistent Christian life.
In the dawn of young womanhood she was married to John M. Aymett with whom she lived happily till her untimely death. Two children were born to them, a son who died when a small boy, and a daughter, Mrs. J. A. Loyd.
Mrs. Aymett had been in feeble health for two or three years, but as she was not given to complaining, many intimate friends died not know how serious was her condition.
As a last resort she submitted patiently to an operation which the doctors said offered the only hope and that was slight. She came out from the influence of ether and lived two days, retaining consciousness to the last.
The body was brought back here and taken to the home of J. A. Loyd where it was virwed by a large concourse of friends and neighbors by whom Mrs. Aymett was so greatly loved. She was of a quiet retiring disposition devoting her life and energies largely to the welfare and happiness of others. And perhaps no one in the county was more generally loved.
The funeral was conducted at the Methodist Church by Rev. J. W. Cherry and Rev. H. B. Reams, then the body was laid to rest in Maplewood.

AYMETT, Annie Golightly The Pulaski Citizen 04 Feb 1909
Mrs. Annie Aymett, wife of Dr. R. E. Aymett, aged 44 years, 6 months passed away quietly at her home at this place Thursday at 1 o’clock p.m. She had been in declining health for several months and her death was not unexpected. She was a loving wife and mother, a devoted friend, and a pure Christian woman having joined the church in early life. Her summons did not frighten her. Oh! no for she had no hurried preparations to make for her whole life had been attired in the garments of pure womanhood and christian living. Mrs. Aymett said it was her great desire to live and e with her family yet if it was the father’s will she was ready to go. Her suffering was intense but she bore it patiently. She left upon this side of eternity to mourn her loss a loving husband, one daughter and three sons who have our heart felt sympathy in their sad bereavement. After impressive funeral services conducted by Revs. Hensley and Harwell the remains were laid to rest to await the resurrection morn. Mrs. Edd Ingram of Prospect and several from Pulaski attended the funeral here.

AYMETT, Bertha The Pulaski Citizen 01 May 1913
Death came to Mrs. Tom Aymett Tuesday night at her home on the West Hill, after an illness lasting several months with tuberculosis. Mrs. Aymett was about thirty-seven years old and is survived by her husband, three children, one sister and three brothers and a large number of relatives.
Mrs. Aymett was a member of the Methodist Church at Pisgah and the burial services were conducted at the graveyard Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. J. R. Holmes.
Mrs. Aymett was much loved as a friend and neighbor for the noble acts of kindness shown to everyone who knew her.

AYMETT, Frances Ann McLin The Pulaski Citizen 05 Sep 1901
Mrs. H. H. Aymett, died Thursday morning of paralysis at her home in the Leatherwood Creek locality, and was buried Friday morning at the McLin graveyard in the presence of a large assembly of sorrowing relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. S. W. Kendrick.
Mrs. Aymett was the only living sister of M. M. McLin and was in her 72nd year. Her husband, Maj. H. H. Aymett survives her as do four children, Thomas W., Ben, and Mesdames Sam Hopkins and Robert A. Abernathy.
Mrs. Aymett has for a number of years been an invalid and suffered much but bore her cross with a firm and abiding faith in the Giver of all good-a faith which sustained her when the summons came.
The Citizen joins in the sympathy expressed for the bereaved families.

AYMETT, Francis Duff The Pulaski Citizen 01 Oct 1903
F. D. Aymett, a well known citizen and ex-Confederate soldier died at his home six miles east of town Saturday after an illness of ten days with pneumonia.
Funeral services were conducted at the cemetery Sunday by Rev. Colman of the Episcopal Church. The body was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery at 2 o’clock Sunday, the last sad rites being conducted by his old comrades in arms. Mrs. Aymett and three children survive him.

AYMETT, Henry Hance The Pulaski Citizen 24 Mar 1910
Maj. H. H. Aymett died at his home in the 8th District about 10 o’clock Thursday after a brief illness resulting from a severe fall sustained several weeks ago, though prior to this he had been in feeble health for several years owing to his advancing age. He was in his eighty-fifth year at time of his death.

Maj. Aymett was born in Rutherford county and moved to his county in 1833 when a child. Growing to young manhood, he married Miss Frances Maclin, who preceded him several years ago. Major Aymett was elected constable and justice of the peace in the 8th District.
When the Civil War came on, Major Aymett organized a company of infantry for the 53rd. Tenn., Regt., of which he was chosen as Major. He was captured at Fort Donelson.
After the war he was elected City Marshall of Pulaski, and later County Court Clerk, which office he filled for two or three terms.
Major Aymett’s burial took place in the Maclin graveyard, Friday, the services being conducted by Rev. G. A. Morgan.
Surviving him are four children, Thos. W. Aymett, Mesdames S. L. Hopkins, and Robert Allen Aymett, Ben Aymett, W. H., E. F., John M. Aymett. are surviving brothers.
Maj. Aymett was a warm hearted man and loyalty to friends was one of his many admirable traits of character. He was also charitably inclined and never turned down a worthy petition for help.
He was a kind husband and indulgent husband and father and an excellent neighbor. The death of such a man is always a distinct loss to the neighborhood in which he resides.
The bereaved have the sympathy of many friends.

AYMETT, James M. (Hub) The Pulaski Citizen 04 Feb 1904
James M. (Hub) Aymett, aged 77 years died yesterday morning at his home on Leatherwood Creek after a lingering illness of several years with consumption. The funeral will be at Thompson Chapel and the burial at the Maclin Graveyard today. He is survived by one son, J. V. Aymett with whom he lived.

AYMETT, Katherine McConnico Oliver The Pulaski Citizen 15 Oct 1908
Mrs. W. H. (Cud) Aymett died Wednesday at the home of her son, John Oliver near Pisgah, and was buried in the family graveyard Thursday, Rev. Mr. Hensley conducting burial services.
Mrs. Aymett was close to 70 years old and had been in failing health for some time. She was a good woman who will be missed.
She is survived by her husband and son, John Oliver, Squire Henry Aymett being a stepson.
Mrs. Aymett was a McConnico and is related to the families of that same name in this county and in Nashville.

AYMETT, Thomas J. The Pulaski Citizen 10 Apr 1919 Good Citizen Gone
Thos. J. Aymett died of a lingering illness Thursday at his home in the Pisgah locality. His burial was at Pisgah Cemetery, after funeral services by Revs. W. M. Cook and W. H. Williams.
Mr. Aymett was a prosperous farmer and a good citizen. He was a member of the Methodist Church and three children mourn his loss. In addition to them he is survived by his brothers, Squire Henry Aymett, Policeman Felix Aymett and Prof. Billie Aymett.

AYMETT, William H. (Cud) The Pulaski Citizen 07 Mar 1912
W. H. (Cud) Aymett was born Nov. 26, 1828. He was the third son of William (Jerry) and Louisa Aymett. He had eight brothers, Hance, Hub, Henry, Button, Robert, Duff, John and E. F. (Babe), and three sisters, Katherine, Docia and Liza. Of the eleven children all are dead, but three, “Uncle Cud”, John and Babe.
When the Civil War came up be enlisted in Company___, 53rd Regiment, Tennessee Infantry, and served the entire four years. His brother, Hance Aymett was made Captain of this Company and later promoted to the rank of Major. Fort Donelson was one of the more important battles in which he was engaged. His Company had been ordered to Shiloh but was intercepted at Holly Springs, Miss, upon receiving the news that the battle was over.
Mr. Aymett was in prison on Lake Erie, Also at Camps Morton and Chase being held at the three places for about twelve months. The former prison was located on an island of Lake Erie, three miles from the mainland.”Uncle Cud” relates that when in a certain battle his comrade, Dick Abernathy of Elkton, Tenn., had been wounded and he had taken him on his back to carry him to the hospital that the enemy shot him three more times before they could get off the field.
W. H. Aymett and Mildred W. Aymett were married April 21, 1854. To this union was born six children–Billy, Felix, Henry, Tom, Forrest and Lou McCormick Aymett.
On October 12, 1871 he married Lucy Abernathy, a sister of his first wife. Mildred and Lucy Aymett were the children born to this union.
He and Mrs. William Oliver were married Nov. 25, 1882. She died four years ago. There were no children by the last wife.
F. Aymett has lived at his present home on Buchanan Creek for forty-five years, and has seen most all the older settlers supplanted by the younger generation.
Notwithstanding his advanced age, “Uncle Cud” is enjoying very good health.

AYMETT, William Hall (Cud) The Pulaski Citizen 08 Apr 1915
William Hall (Cud) Aymett died Friday at the home of his son, Thomas J. Aymett, aged eighty-five years, three months, and three days. He had been quite feeble for some time. The burial had been quite feeble for some time. The burial was at the Aymett graveyard Saturday after funeral services by Rev. L. Hasale.
Mr. Aymett was born in Rutherford County and came, when quite young to Giles County with his parents. Mr. Aymett was a good citizen and his career has been one of usefulness. Surviving Mr. Aymett are seven children. Mrs. Miller McCormick, and Mrs. Lucy Taylor of Texas, and Prof. W. D. Aymett, Felix Aymett, Squire Henry Aymett, Thomas J. Aymett and Mrs. Rack Story of Giles County.
Mr. Aymett was an ex-Confederate soldier having been a lieutenant in the 53rd Tennessee Regiment. He also was a member of the Methodist church.

BALL, Emiline The Pulaski Citizen 29 Mar 1900
Heron-Death has claimed one of our oldest and most respected citizens in Mrs. Emiline Ball, who died March 14. Deceased was the wife of Albert G. Ball, who survives, and the daughter of Roger Simpson, and was 80 years old, and had lived a devout Christian all her life. She a faithful wife and mother for 60 years and died as she had lived, at peace with mankind and her God.

BARBER, Robert J. “Bob” The Pulaski Citizen 07 Jul 1902
Bob Barber, an old confederate soldier with a record as good as the best, died at his home near Tarpley Wednesday and was buried Thursday of last week. Deceased was the father of Dan Barber, a good citizen and clever man.
It is sad to note how fast the ranks of the old soldiers are thinning and how few are left in comparison with the numbers here a few years ago.

BARNES, Joel Lucas “Luke” The Pulaski Citizen 08 Apr 1909
Luke Barnes, aged 79, died at his home at the first toll gate on the Elkton pike Monday afternoon. He had been in failing health for a year or two.
Rev. W. H. Baird of Aspen Hill conducted funeral services at the residence Tuesday afternoon and the burial was at Maplewood Cemetery by the Masonic fraternity and old soldiers.
Mr. Barnes was a good citizen and is survived by his third wife and several children.

BARNES, Joel Lucas The Pulaski Citizen 13 May 1909 In Memory of J. L. Barnes
It is with profound sorrow we would pay tribute to the memory of J. L. Barnes and thank God for his noble Christian life. He was born Sept. 1st, 1830, and died April 5th, 1909. The silver cord is loosed, the golden bowl is broken. He lies now as low as Caesar. No lower than kings or princes and no higher than peasants and paupers. He has paid great nature’s debt and is no more on earth. He has gone to that undiscovered country to which all of us are hastening. J. L. Barnes was born and reared in Giles County. He was a farmer and rock mason by profession. He was living with his third wife at the time of his death. Was a member of the Methodist church, a steward in this church for 30 years and a Confederate soldier of the 3rd Tennessee Infantry, and also a member of Bradshaw Lodge No. 256 F. and A. M., loyal and true in every relation of life. He was of a social disposition and loved his friends with a devotion seldom seen, a remarkably cheerful and warm hearted man. He was a comprising man, a peace maker as he complied with the Christian injunction found in Matthew 5th chapter and 9th verse, which says, “Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the children of God.” He reproved and rebuked sin at any and all times, a good neighbor and trusted friend, the noblest Roman of them all. He met the responsibilities and demands upon him as a strong man always does with fortitude and uprightness and was always ready and prepared to bear his part of the burdens necessary for the advancement of the church, his country and society. And Uncle Luke is dead. Oh, sad to relate. Alas my brother. Those tired hands and frail body can now take a rest as long as eternity. With loving hand and many tears we buried him in the Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski.

BASS, James The Pulaski Citizen 4 Jan 1900
The destroyer, Death, has invaded our community again, claiming for its victim, James Bass.
This sad death took place on the morning of Dece. 30, at 12:30 o’clock. The deceased was born Nov. 13, 1820 , died Dec. 30, 1899, being 79 years, 1 month and 16 days old.
He was married to Miss Sarah Houze between fifty and sixty years ago. They raised a large family of children, seven boys and four girls, six of whom are still living, some at the old homestead and the others within a short radius of it.
Uncle Jim and Aunt Sallie (as his wife was called) lived a long, prosperous and happy life together, she having preceded him to their home above about eighteen months.
Uncle Jim was a man of fine mind and business sense. He was of a political hint of mind and studied and kept posted upon the politics of the country. He was a man of firm will and strong convictions and his position upon any and all subjects could be found easily. He was a good, substatial citizen, a kind, obliging neighbor and the latch string of his door always hung on the outside to his friends and to the stranger, and he never forgot the poor, the widow and the orphan. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church at Lynnville, Tenn., and he was strong in the faith.
Uncle Jim’s health began to decline soon after his wife’s death, and he suffered a great deal from dropsy three months preceding his death. His children, grandchildren, and friends nursed him as faithfully and tenderly as any one could desire.
He was interred in the family burying ground at the old home near Bradshaw, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1899, being attended by a host of friends and relatives.
The country has lost a good citizen and useful man, the family a kind father and the community a good neighbor. Peace to his ashes.

BASS, Martha Abernathy The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1912
Mrs. Martha Bass, widow of Press H. Bass, died early Friday morning at her home south of town, aged about 53 years, after an illness of about a week. The burial was at Pisgah Monday morning, Rev. J. R. Holmes conducting services.
Mrs. Bass was a daughter of Sterling Abernathy, deceased and a sister of Eb H. Abernathy of Giles County and Mort Abernathy of West Tennessee.
Mrs. Bass was a member of the Methodist Church and was a good woman. She is survived by three sons and two daughters, one of whom is Miss Olean Bass, who has resided in Pulaski much of the time during the past two or three years.
The bereaved family has much sympathy.

BASS, Pressley Hicks Pulaski Citizen April 17, 1902
P. H. Bass died at his home on West Hill Tuesday about 9 a.m. after several weeks of intense suffering from grippe and pneumonia. The immediate cause of his death was a severe hemorrhage from the lungs.
Mr. Bass was an efficient farmer and poultry raiser until a few months ago, when he moved here to educate his children. He has for a long time been a member of the Methodist Church at Pisgah and was a consistent Christian. He is survived by his devoted wife and four children, three boys and one girl.
After funeral services at the residence yesterday morning, the body was taken to Pisgah for burial.

BATTE, Mary Rivers The Pulaski Citizen 02 Jan 1902
Mrs. Mary Rivers Batte, wife of Dr. William Batte, died suddenly Saturday at noon of heart failure caused by dropsy. She had been lying down, and expressing a desire to sit up a while, was being assisted by the nurse to a chair by the fire place, when she suddenly sank down and expired. She had been a semi-invalid for a number of years.
The news of Mrs. Batte’s death was received with general regret, for although her physical infirmities prevented her from being about a great deal, nevertheless she was much beloved by many friends, and being warm hearted, she never lost an opportunity to do an act of kindness or charity, many of which she has to her credit.

Mrs. Batte was a sister of the late William C. Rivers and Mrs. B. F. Carter, deceased, and an aunt of Flournoy Rivers. No children survive her.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. Granville Allison were held at the Memorial Church of the Messiah Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, followed by the burial at Maplewood Cemetery.
To her husband, who has been all that a husband should be throughout the period of their companionship, and other relatives the Citizen extends sympathy.

BEASLEY, John Richard The Pulaski Citizen 12 Apr 1900
Mr. John Richard Beasley was born in Essex County, Virginia March 20, 1847 and died at his home here March 22, 1900, after a brief illness of pneumonia. When on the verge of manhood, Mr. Beasley came to Nashville where he was employed as book-keeper, for a number of years. Later he moved to Pulaski where he was book-keeper, then afterwards a merchant. After his marriage with Miss Ida Grigsby he resided in Alabama two years, then made Elkton his permanent home. He leaves a wife, four sons, and two daughters. Two sisters survive him, also, vis., Mrs. Baldry Blake and Miss Mollie Beasley, both of whom are in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Beasley was one of Elkton’s most cultured and most prominent citizens. He was a strong believer in every day religion and from this he did not deviate. His homelife was beautiful, and as father and husband he was certainly one of the most judicious and indulgent. He expressed himself frequently during his illness about death, and just before the summons, he said “I have no fears, I am ready, all is well.” His death was typical of his life, so quiet, so resigned, so peaceful. Near the family residence the body was interred, Friday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Stewart, Lynnville, assisted by Rev. J. J. Shaw and Rev. F. M. Yeager. It is not the family alone who suffer in this and need sympathy. But this whole community suffers this loss and is sorely grieved again.

BEARDEN, Mary Eliza Cunningham The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jan 1912, p. 2.
Mrs. Mary Bearden, aged 78, died of lagrippe Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andy Burns, and was buried at Young’s Chapel with services by Rev. G. H. Turpin.
Mrs. Bearden had been afflicted for forty years but bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude. She was a member of the Swan Creek Presbyterian Church in Lincoln County. Her husband died about two years ago and she is survived by four children, Mrs. Andy Burns, William Bearden, Mrs. John Bledsoe, and Miss Pearl Bearden.

BEARDEN, Rufus McLin The Pulaski Citizen 05 Aug 1909
R. M. Bearden, a highly esteemed and good citizen of the seventh district died at his home at the tollgate on the Vales Mill Pike, on Wednesday of last week, aged about 79 years.
Mr. Bearden was a devout member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and is survived by his wife and several grown children.
The burial occurred at Young’s Chapel.

BEATTY, Elizabeth Jane The Pulaski Citizen 07 Aug 1919
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Beaty, relict of the late Dr. Joseph Beaty, passed peacefully from death to life Saturday evening, August 2nd, at the home of her son in law, Dr. J. E. Baugh, Elkton, Tennessee. The usual time limit of three score and ten was lengthened in her case to eighty four years. It was not the writers privilege to know her till middle life, when she was an acknowledged force for good in her community.
Blessed with a strong body, unusual mentality and joy giving personality she was a welcome guest in every home. She was fearless in her condemnation of evil wherever she found it, but so absolutely just that no one took offense. She argued that truth was the only weapon needed for victory. Going about doing good she was a familiar figure on the streets and lanes of her beloved home town.
Whenever there was sickness, want or sorrow, “Miss Jennie,” as she was familiarly called was sure to follow in the steps of doctor and minister; doing in her practical, intelligent way, the needful thing. She suffered long from a broken limb but as soon as she could hobble about on crutches, found her way from house to house bringing back the sunshine of her cheerful presence to nearby friends.
During her last sickness, which rendered her an invalid many months, she was patient and resigned to the will of God but she is gone, this strong, good, true woman. We shall not see her likes again. Those who enjoyed an intimate friendship with her, have suffered a great loss, those who knew her slightly have missed much. Just now and then God gives the world such a beacon light.

BECK, Shellie The Pulaski Citizen 20 Mar 1919 Blooming Grove “Annie Laurie”
Miss Florence McCormack was called to Birmingham on account of the death of her brother Shellie Beck.
The remains of Shellie Beck were brought to Pulaski Friday and interred at Pisgah. Those attending the funeral of Mr. Beck were: Mrs. Neid Scott and Miss Mamie Nenrick of Birmingham, Mrs. Butler Shelton, Miller Wilson and Robert Wilson of Columbia.

BEECH, Leona Cardin The Pulaski Citizen 14 Aug 1919 Tarpley “Silent Speaker”
Mrs. W. W. Beech a devoted member of the Christian Church died August 8th at her home here of tuberculosis. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss and was taken away just when her children needed her most. Burial at Maplewood Cemetery Saturday with services conducted by her pastor, Elder Clark.

BIRDSONG, Adelaide Xantippe Abernathy The Pulaski Citizen 04 Jul 1912
Mrs. Logan Birdsong, a prominent citizen of Giles County, was found dead in a barrel of water, at her home on Monday afternoon, June 24. For some weeks, Mrs. Birdsong had been in poor health, and in a very despondent mood, but was up and able to be about. Some of her children or relatives had been staying with her and her son had just left her. The cook, who lives on the place, went up to be with her and found her in the barrel, head foremost. The alarm was given at once and neighbors came to the rescue, but she was dead when taken out.
Mrs. Birdsong was the widow of Logan Birdsong and leaves several children, two of whom are Messrs. Neal and Tully Birdsong of Pulaski. She was a good woman, highly respected by all who knew her. Services were conducted at the home and the burial took place in the family burying ground.


BIRDSONG, Francis Merritt The Pulaski Citizen 16 May 1907 BETHESDA “Jack McNabb”
A letter from Albert Birdsong last Thursday from Texas stated that his father, Meritt Birdsong was dead, which was sad news here where he had a host of friends and relatives. He died on the 3rd of May at Boswell, L.T.
Meritt as everybody knew was a good fellow and brave as a lion. He left here about eight years ago for Texas going through by land with his family in a 2 two horse wagons, in company with J. E. Abernathy. One of his horses died while going through Arkansas and he sold his wagon and make a spike team, to the other wagon with the other horse.
On one occasion when Grass Hopper Harwell was closing up his sermon at Bethesda, with prayer, Meritt in a fit of insanity jumped on him and thumped him heavily with his fist. That was one sermon that Brother Harwell will never forget and they say he has not preached at Bethesda since.

BIRDSONG, John The Pulaski Citizen 11 Oct 1900
The report that John Birdsong had been killed has been verified. The unfortunate young man was killed at Lexington, OK., about 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30.
He had taken hold of a live guy wire on the electric company’s line, corner of Broadway and West First street. He screamed and fell. Several ran to his assistance, but found him dying. One of those who came to him took hold of the same wire and narrowly escaped death, being knocked senseless.
The coroner’s jury found that: John Birdsong came to his death by coming in contact with a live wire belonging to the Purcell Electric Company.
He was 28 years old, unmarried, and was a clerk at the family grocery store of T. M. Gordon at the time if his death.
At the time of the accident Birdsong was acting as night watchman for Mr. Glenn, who was attending the evening church service, and would have been relieved in a few minutes.
The fatal wire was on one time used for an arc light which had been discontinued, and the wire was left anticipating an order from the city to resume the light. Some weeks ago the wire was loosened from the pole on the north side of the street by some linemen and coiled around the cross bar on the pole on the south side, but leaving the wire fastened to the pole near the top by an iron ring.
About 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon the wire fell from the cross bar to the street and was picked up by someone and hung on the south side of the pole, with the part still fastened at the top resting against the wire which carried the full voltage from the power house. This loose wire, which was also touching the guy wire, which was fastened to a post set in the ground by the sidewalk and not supposed to be in any way connected with the current.
The power house carried 1, 000 volts.
John Birdsong was liked by all who knew him at Lexington and had many friends there.

BIRDSONG, Martha Lou King The Pulaski Record __ Jun 1908
Mrs. H. L. Birdsong wife of Lewis Birdsong, Vinta Tennessee died of TB Saturday eve. last and was buried at Dunnavant burial ground near Conway…She leaves 4 boys and one girl, several brothers and sisters, besides a close friend.


BIRDSONG, Sara Elizabeth Abernathy The Pulaski Citizen 16 Nov 1916
Mrs. Larkin Birdsong died Wednesday at her home in the Eighth district. The burial took place at Bethesda Thursday afternoon after services by the Rev. J. L. Kellum.
Mrs. Birdsong was a member of the Methodist Church and was a most excellent Christian woman. She had been sick a long time but bore her affliction patiently and heroically.
Surviving Mrs. Birdsong are her husband and two children, Mrs. Will H. Birdsong and Miss Mary Eliza Birdsong.

BIRDSONG, Thomas Logan The Pulaski Citizen 23 Feb 1911
T. Logan Birdsong died Friday at his home in the Bethesda locality and was buried Saturday at the family burying ground near Bunker Hill. Rev. R. H. Hudgens of Nashville conducting funeral services.
Mr. Birdsong was 66 years of age and was a member of the Methodist church. He had suffered with asthma about 20 years. Surviving him are his wife and three sons, Tom, Tully and Neal.
Mr. Birdsong was a splendid type of the good honest, substantial citizen and he will be sadly missed to that section.

BIRDSONG, Tully The Pulaski Citizen 22 Apr 1915
Prominent Young Farmer Passes Away
Tully Birdsong died at his home in the Bethesda section about midnight Friday night, April 16, and was buried at the family graveyard Sunday after funeral services by Rev. W. H. Beasley, of Elkton.
Mr. Birdsong had been sick only ten days of pneumonia and while everything human skill and solitude could suggest was done for him, it was evident from the first that the case was a desperate one and continued so till the end despite the brave fight the sick man and his attendants made for his life.
Mr. Birdsong was about forty four years old and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Logan Birdsong. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Mae Abernathy and nine children, the youngest of whom is only a few weeks old, Neal Birdsong of Pulaski, and Tom Birdsong of Aspen Hill are surviving brothers.
Mr. Birdsong was a member of Bee Springs Methodist Church and took an active interest in church and Sunday school work. He also was a member of the Bunker Hill Odd Fellows Lodge. Born and reared on the farm, he took advantage of the opportunities thus afforded to study agriculture from the practical side with a view to making it his life’s work, and the result was that he was one of the most successful young farmers in Giles county, good business methods, energy, intelligence and honesty being some of his characteristics, Mr. Birdsong was a member of the Giles County Farmer’s Association and took a keen interest in farm and rural life development, and in his passing away, Giles County has lost on of its best citizens. The funeral procession was one of the largest even seen in the county.

BIRDSONG, Will H. The Pulaski Citizen 31 Aug 1916

Will H. Birdsong, died Thursday at the home of his father in law Larkin Birdsong in the Eight District after a long illness of dropsy. The burial took place at Bethesda Friday with services by Rev. W. H. Beasley.
Mr. Birdsong resided in Pulaski for several years and was a mechanic. He was a quiet, hardworking man and had many friends who will regret to learn of his death.
His wife and two children survive him.

BIRDSONG, William J. The Pulaski Citizen 07 May 1908
William J. Birdsong, aged about 66 years, died Saturday at his home in Alexandria, Ohio, and was buried there.
Mr. Birdsong was formerly a resident of this county, but removed to Ohio about 40 years ago.
He is survived by his second wife and his son, Will H. Birdsong, the well known mechanic of Pulaski, a daughter who also survives, resides in Ohio.
Alexandria, Ohio Newspaper Friday, 04 May 1908
William Birdsong was born near Bunker Hill in Giles County, Tenn., Oct. 2, 1840, died at his home in Alexandria, May 1, 1908, aged 67 years, 6 months and 1 day. He lived in Tennessee during the earlier days and when the Civil War broke out enlisted in the Confederate Army and served one year, when he deserted and joined the Union Army and served until the close of the war. After the war he came to Marysville, Union County, OH., from thence he removed to Alexandria, Licking Co.
In 1865 he married Abigal White, two children were born to this union. William and Belle. After the death of his first wife in 1878 he married Mrs. Nancy Skinner in 1884. Mr. Birdsong was member of the Baptist Church for 18 years. He was a man of upright life, a good citizen and a faithful Christian.
Owing to the difficulty in reaching his son, Wm., in Tennessee by telegram he was not able to reach here in time to attend the funeral. His death has taken one more from the ranks of the boys in blue and those that are left are getting more stooped, their hair turning snowy white. Their race will soon be run and they will be laid beside their comrades in the city of the dead, but the principle they fought for and services they rendered their country will live on through the ages.

BLEDSOE, Margaret Wilson The Pulaski Citizen 25 Jul 1901
At 10 o’clock Saturday morning, July 20, 1901, the pure spirit of little Margaret Wilson Bledsoe, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Bledsoe, took its flight to God who gave it, and its beautiful earthly casket was all that remained to the sorrowing ones.
For two years, one month and eleven days this winsome little maiden has scattered sunshine ine the home her presence blessed. To those who had come under the spell of her bright attractions, it is not strange that she was a household pet and a neighborhood favorite.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Stewart, and the remains interred Sunday morning in Lynnville Cemetery.
The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community.

BOATRIGHT John The Pulaski Citizen 29 Feb 1912

Mr. John Boatright, a well-known citizen of Yokley, died Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock after a brief illness, aged 61 years. Mr. Boatright is survived by his widow, three daughters, and four sons. He had been a member of the Christian church for twenty-five years. After services by Elder Joe Clark the interment occurred Thursday afternoon in the Gibsonville graveyard.

BOATRIGHT, Kittie The Pulaski Citizen 17 Nov 1904 Lynnville News
Friends and relatives were greatly shocked and saddened Saturday morning by the announcement of the sudden death of Miss Kittie Boatright which occurred at 11:30 o’clock Friday night at the residence of her sister, Mrs. R. M. Bugg with whom she resided. She had spent the evening with a neighbor and retired seemingly in her usual health. A short time afterwards she was suddenly seized with hemorrhage of the lungs and expired before medical assistance could reach her. Having been on the streets late Friday afternoon it was hard to convince people of her death. Miss Kittie was a popular and greatly beloved woman with many noble traits of christian character and her death is indeed a severe blow to her family and friends. She leaves besides her sister Mrs. Bugg, and brother Ike Boatright, two nieces, Miss Reesie Boatright and Mrs. George Eubank, and a nephew Raymond Boatright, whom she helped to raise and educate, in addition to a large family connection. Her place will be hard to fill, and the heartfelt sympathy of all is extended the bereaved family. Funeral services were conducted by Elder S. R. Logue at the home of R. M. Bugg Sunday afternoon in the presence of an immense gathering of relatives and friends followed by interment in Lynnwood cemetery. Many beautiful floral designs attested the high esteem in which she was held.

BONDS, A. G. The Pulaski Citizen 4 Jan 1900
The announcement of the death of A. G. Bonds Monday morning was received with general expressions of regret and surprise, as he had been sick only a short time.
“G” as he was called by everyone was a traveling salesman for Strater Bors of Louisville, and came home to spend the holidays. While here he assisted his father, Col. John Bonds, at the store.
He had been sick only a few days and his death was caused by congestion superinduced, so we are informed, by small pox.
He was one of the one of the best and most popular business young man in town; quiet, gentlemanly, and correct in his habits, a member of the Methodist church, and the Knights of Pythias lodge.
The burial occurred at Zion Church Monday afternoon. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of the community.
Anderson Griffin Bond was born in Giles County, at the home of his father, John D. Bond, near Diana on the 3rd day of October, 1868, and died in Pulaski, Tenn., at 3 o’clock a. m. Jan. 1, 1900. Just after the new year was ushered in his manly spirit took flight to the God who gave it.

BRADEN, Mrs. John The Pulaski Citizen 22 Feb 1900

Lynnville-Mrs. John Braden, a most estimable woman of the Campbell Station vicinity died Feb. 13 after a brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral rites were conducted at the residence Thursday afternoon by Revs. M. E. Gabard, and W. R. Peebles, and the remains were interred in the family graveyard. Mrs. Braden leaves two children, Mrs. Owen Mahoney of Dallas, and J. E. Braden. She was a worthy member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was well known for her many deeds of charity.

BRANNON, Noah Alexander The Pulaski Citizen 21 Feb 1907
N. A. Brannon died at his home in Pulask, on Thursday and was buried at Maplewood, after funeral services conducted at the residence by Elder S. R. Logue, of Lynnville.
Mr. Brannon was born in East Tennessee in 1842 and was an ex-Confederate soldier during the Civil War, entering the service when about 18 years of age. He was captured and imprisoned until paroled. His health was impaired by his army experience and confinement, and after the close of hostilities, finding it unpleasant to live in East Tennessee, traveled for several years engaging in different kinds of business, finally locating at South Pittsburg, and later at Murfreesboro, coming from there to Pulaski, and buying an interest in the saw mill and lumber business of W. B. Earthman and Company, which later became the well known firm of Brannon and Hopper.
Mr. Brannon had for a long time been a consistent member of the Christian church. His health has been failing for several years during which time he sustained two or three strokes of paralysis.
Mr. Brannon was a good citizen and has many friends who will regret his death.
He is survived by his second wife and three children, Lee and Merton, of Nashville, and Miss Julia, of Pulaski, who have much sympathy in their bereavement.

The Pulaski Citizen 28 Feb 1907 “Failed to Make History”
The late N. A. Brannon’s experience in the civil war would make interesting reading if it had been written.
Mr. Brannon was captured and imprisoned with a large number of Confederates at Camp Chase, near Columbus, Ohio.
A dress parade occassion came off one day and the Federal officers and soldiers in their glittering uniforms did not anticipate any trouble with their prisoners.
But Mr. Brannon and another ring-leader had planned to escape. There were more than one thousand ex-Confederates. At a preconcerted signal they would rush out, overpower the guards, secure the arms of the soldiers rush into Columbus, burn the town, supply themselves with necessaries, and march for the South.
Mr. Brannon and his friend, executed their part and escaped temporarily, but the rest of the prisoners balked at the last moment, the opportunity was lost, and the scheme fell through.
The Federals were amazed at the brilliant audacity of the escapade, and were almost a minute or two collecting their wits.
Mr. Brannon and his companion were recaptured and put in chains. But before this they were offered substantial evidences of Yankee disapproval.
Mr. Brannon’s friend had knocked a guard down. This man thought Mr. Brannon had done it and shot at him with a pistol. Some one knocked the weapon up and the bullet passed through Mr. Brannon’s hat. Weary, disgusted and disappointed he defied the Yankee to shoot him. But he was not allowed to do so.

Then they took the two daring Confederates and pushed them head first into tight plank boxes where they kept them until they were almost dead.
This barbarous act was repeated until the army surgeon present told the Federals that the men would die if treated that way one more time, and he would indict them for murder.
Then they desisted.
Sometimes afterward Mr. Brannon was paroled. Thus a brilliant page missed getting into the history of the Civil War.

BRASHEARS, James The Pulaski Citizen 21 Oct 1915
James Brashears, aged about 47 years died of malarial fever Monday on W. D. Reynolds farm where he had resided for about fifteen years. The burial was at Mt. Moriah Tuesday with services by Rev. Thomas Dyer.
Mr. Brashears is survived by his wife and several children including, Mrs. Ida Shaw, Bob, John and Floyd. Mr. Brashears was an honest, hard-working, kindhearted man whose friends regret his death.

BRIGGS, Adrian Desmonde The Pulaski Citizen 15 Feb 1900
Adrian Desmonde Briggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Press Briggs, died at half past four o’clock Monday afternoon at the home of his parents in Pulaski, after suffering for about two weeks with cerebral ailment, aged 1 year, 7 months, and 4 days.
Little Adrian was the only child, and only those who have felt, that devotion almost akin to idolatry, which is sometimes characteristic of parents toward their only child, can begin to appreciate the depth of grief into which these fond parents are plunged n account of the loss of their child who was a well-spring of joy, and intelligent far beyond his years.
The burial took place at Maplewood Tuesday afternoon a half past two o’clock, with services by Rev. W. J. Cherry. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs have our sincere sympathy, as well as that of their friends in Pulask and throughout the county.

BROOKS, Elizabeth Handley Vaughn The Pulaski Citizen 14 May 1914
Mrs. A. M. Brooks died Thursday, May 7, at her home about three miles west of Aspen Hill, aged about 72 years. The body was buried at Pleasant Hill Friday afternoon with funeral services conducted by Rev. J. K. Lee, pastor of the Methodist church, of which denomination Mrs. Brooks had been a member since childhood. The deceased is survived by her husband and several grown up children.

BROOKS, John Allen The Pulaski Citizen 6 Dec 1900
On November 29 at 9:30 o’clock little John Allen Brooks took flight for a better world. He had been sick only a short while with something like diphtheria. John Allen was a sweet little boy of just only five sunny summers and was a great pet and favorite of every body. He was kind and gentle to his little friends and loved dearly his little sister, but God saw fit to move that little rosebud from this world of trouble to sweetly rest in heaven and be with his dear grandmother whom he loved so dearly.


BROOKS, Robert Edward The Pulaski Citizen 18 Apr 1918
R. E. Brooks, a former citizen of Giles County died at his home at Cleburne, Texas March 20 after a long illness. Mr. Brooks was born and raised near Bunker Hill and was a good citizen of that community. He has many relatives and friends near his old home as well as in other parts of the country who are grieved to learn of his death. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Sam Gaultney, Mrs. Sue Henderson, Mrs. Jim Harwell and Mrs. Hugh Pinkerton. J. M. Brooks who died in Pulaski a few years past was the only other brother.
Following is a clipping from the local paper of Cleburn, Texas:
R. E. Brooks, 69 years of age passed away at the family residence 806 S. Main at 5 o’clock Wednesday morning. He had been ill for a number of years and had been confined to his room for two years.
Mr. Brooks was born in Pulaski, Tenn., and was married 43 years ago to Miss Melissa Hollister at Bunker Hill, Tenn. He had lived in Cleburn for more than twenty years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Church.
The immediate survivors surviving are his wife and five sons and daughters, Gus and Lila, who live with their parents, Harry Brooks of Goodnight, Mrs. C. M. Stephens of Cleburne and Mrs. J. T. Bullington of Olester, Okla. All the children except the son at Goodnight are here to attend the funeral.
The funeral will be held at 4 o’clock this afternoon at the family residence and interment will be in charge of the Masons.
The friends of the deceased extend sympathy because of their bereavement.

BROWN, Beatrice The Pulaski Citizen 10 Apr 1913
Mrs. W. F. Brown, after a lingering illness with dropsy, died Friday night, and was buried at the Nave graveyard Saturday. Mrs. Brown lived near Bunker Hill, and was a member of the Christian Church, and is survived only by her husband, though she had a large connection of relatives. Rev. Baird conducted the funeral.
She was forty four years of age, and a woman admired for her Christian works and loveliness of character.

BROWN, Mrs. James A. The Pulaski Citizen 12 Jan 1911
Athens, Ala., Jan. 6…Mrs. James A. Brown, wife of Mr. James Brown, a prominent carriage maker of this place, died today after an illness of only a few days with pneumonia. She leaves five children and a devoted husband. The youngest child is just five days old. Much sympathy is expressed for the husband and children.

BROWN, James Davis The Pulaski Citizen 23 Jan 1919
James D. Brown died Sunday at his home in the Bethesda section in the 77th year of his age after several years of feeble health. The burial took place Monday at the Abernathy graveyard.
Surviving Mr. Brown are his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Ike Thomas and Miss Olivia Brown. [He was buried in the Jim Brown Cemetery]


BROWN, Mrs. John The Pulaski Citizen 18 Sep 1902
Mrs. John Brown, wife of the late John Brown, sister-in-law of Register N. R. Brown, died at her home near Tarpley Tuesday. Two children survive her. She was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The burial took occurred with religious services at the family graveyard yesterday.

BROWN, Malissa The Pulaski Citizen 22 May 1913
Mrs. Malissa Brown, wife of C. C. Brown, died at the family residence on Weakley Creek Thursday morning, after an illness of several months with tuberculosis.
Mrs. Brown was twenty-eight years of age, and before her marriage was a Miss Henderson. She was a member of the Christian Church, and is survived by her husband and several children.
The funeral services were held Friday over the remains of the departed and burial took place near Weakley Creek Church, Mr. Compton conducting prayers at the grave.

BROWN, Mildred Edmondson The Pulaski Citizen 21 Dec 1916
The death of Mrs. Mildred Edmondson Brown wife of Mr. Mahlon Brown has cast a gloom over the entire town of Lynnville, although she had only resided here since her marriage, May 11, 1913. She became so engrafted in our hears that her being taken away has caused a void that will hardly ever be filled. Mrs Brown was the a daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. Eihu and Cornelia Edmondson of Bethel, Tenn., was born March 27, 1886, joined the Methodist Church early in life was a member of the Woman’s Missionary Society and had always been an active church worker.
Death is always sad, but when the young are taken, who are so much appreciated we can’t understand His dealings. From a human standpoint it seems hard that one so pure, so useful, and that in the morning of life she was called home. she had only been sick a few hours and the shock was great to her family, but God’s grace is sufficient. She rest in peace. she as a quiet woman, a model house,keeper, a devoted wife, and a splendid neighbor. It had been my privilege to live in speaking distance of her two years, and only those who had such a neighbor and lost them know what it means. Her mother, two brothers and two sisters were with her when the death Angel called for her. The sympathy of the entire town goes out to the heart broken husband. Her remains were carried to Bethel Tuesday night and after funeral services conducted by J. K. Lee, at the Methodist Church, she was interred in the family graveyard, Wednesday Dec. 13. Her grave was banked with lovely flowers.
“Gone beyond this field of sorrow,
Where many battles are won’
Where earthly trials are over
and sorrow never comes,
Gone from this world of sorrow,
Free from earthly care;
Redeemed in Christ’s redemption
To dwell in a land of prayer.”

BROWN, Newt The Pulaski Citizen Thursday 24 Jul 1919
The community was shocked yesterday morning by news that Newt Brown had died suddenly. He passed away at his home on First Street, opposite the Post Office, between six and seven o’clock.
Mr. Brown had not been quite well for about six weeks. He had been at the office but little during that time, but was feeling better during the last few days. He ate supper Tuesday night and slept as well as usual. Yesterday morning he arose and dressed, and walked to the window where he was standing looking, out on the fresh morning scene and enjoying the cool, refreshing breeze. Suddenly he collapsed and fell, and expired instantly.
Newt Brown would have been fifty eight years of age at his birthday in October. He had been for many years Register of Giles County. He was clever and accommodating, but more than that, he was very efficient. He did careful neat, conscientious work, and by long service and close attention to the business of the office he had learned perhaps more of the records of Giles County real estate than any one else knew.
Mr. Brown had been a devout member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church from early life.
The funeral will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence, followed by interment at Maplewood Cemetery.

BROWNING, Thomas H. The Pulaski Citizen 4 Jan 1900
The usual quiet of our town was rudely disturbed Friday afternoon, December 29, 1899, at about 2 o’clock when four or five shots rang out in quick succession. And when an excited crown rushed up they were horrified to find Thomas H. Browning prostrate and gasping for breath, while W. J. Hammonds stood above him, bare-headed, with blood stains on his face and with a smoking revolver in his hand.
Browning was carried into Reeves Drug Store and Drs. Abernathy and LaRue were called to him, but his heart had ceased to beat before they reached him, and in a few minutes he was cold in death.
Hammonds was taken to jail and has been there since.
Thomas H. Browning was a good citizen, a pleasant genial neighbor and business man, an unusually kind and indulgent father, a consistent member of the Methodist Church and of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges. He was also a member of the Junior Order American Mechanics recently organized here. He was buried from the Methodist Church Monday.
After services at the church by Rev. W. J. Cherry he body was buried with usual honors by the lodges of which he was a member.

BROWNLOW, Amber White The Pulaski Citizen 21 Dec 1911
Mrs. William Brownlow died at 3 o’clock Tuesday morning at her home at Stella and was buried Tuesday afternoon at Pleasant Hill, services being conducted by Elder J. T. Clark. She was a good woman, daughter of John White, and is survived by her husband and a week old infant.

BROWNLOW, J. M. The Pulaski Citizen 5 Apr 1900
Dr. J. M Brownlow died Sunday at the residence of William Rogers, near Aspen Hill, aged 77 years. He was a brother of Maj. William Brownlow who now lives in Texas. He had a local reputation as a doctor and manufacturer of The Brownlow Medicine. The burial occurred at Briar Ridge Sunday, with services by Rev. T. H. Porter.

BROWNLOW, Mollie The Pulaski Citizen 02 Oct 1902
Bunker Hill “Tempest and Sunshine”
On Friday, Sept. 26, at her home, the Eden of her heart, the soul of Mrs. Mollie Brownlow was released from its suffering and was transported by her own angle over that bridge, death, which lay just at the end of that road of virtuous purity which she had traveled even from childhood days to that happy paradise of love. Her life was made up of meekness and humility. For many years her life has been one of affliction, but she endured her suffering with patience and calmness.
Mrs. Brownlow leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss. How they will miss her in her accustomed place, but they have a stronger tie in Heaven. the light has gone out from the home but is shines brighter there. God gives us our loved ones and for his own good purpose he takes them from us. May God comfort them in this sad hour of trouble.
In the quiet country graveyard on Indian Creek, with funeral services by Brother Beasley, she was laid to rest. There she will remain as the days and nights go by and as the seasons come and go, loving hands will plant their tender and sweet scented flowers and growing trees in whose branches sweet throated birds will twitter and sing. Surrounded by the sweet influence of nature she will sleep on. Dear mother in Israel farewell, but not forever. She is gone earth is poorer but Heaven is richer.

BRUCE, Clara The Pulaski Citizen 1 Jan 1914
The remains of Miss Clara Bruce, aged 26 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bruce, who died at Spring Hill Monday, were brought her for burial at Lynnwood Cemetery, Tuesday with prayers by the grave by Rev. R. H. Hudgens, pastor of the church at Spring Hill.

BRUNSON, J. Newton The Pulaski Citizen 28 Sep 1916
J. Newton Brunson died on Sept. 18, at his home at Chico, Wise County, Texas, of the infirmities of age, being over 80 years old.
Mr. Brunson was a good man and a brother of Robert J. Brunson of Tarpley. He removed to Texas in 1870 from Giles County and had been successful there. He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Grubbs, one daughter and three sons.

BRYAN, John S. The Pulaski Citizen 09 Jan 1913
John S. Bryan, after lingering for several weeks with asthma, coupled with dropsical and other complications, died at Bryson Friday, Jan. 3, in the 50th year of his age. He was buried at Bee Spring beside the remains of his wife, who died some time last year. Mr. Bryant came to this from Lincoln County only a few years ago and had made a good and faithful citizen.

BUFFALO, Dewey The Pulaski Citizen 05 Oct 1905 In Memory
If anything could have caused me especial pain it was the sad news of the death of Little Dewey Buffalo. Oh! how I remember that sweet little boy. Lovely, lively, intelligent and affectionate ever displaying a thouthfulness beyond his years. And to lose such a promising child truly brings a deep and heavy shadow. But oh! what a relief to our hearts when we can think and know that little Dewey is sweetly resting in the arms of Jesus.
We can only look forward to the time when the light will break through and there will be a glad and happy reunion in the great beyond.
It is sad indeed to part from our loved ones, but think of the one who careth for us all and loveth little children.
He had prepared a bright and beautiful home beyond the grave, and the spirit of little Dewey will only wait a short time when in sweetness and in love he will meet his dear mother and father to depart no more forever. May God bless his loved ones in their hour of sorrow is the wish of his loving teacher. Bethel, Tenn. W. W. Dollins

BUNCH, Jestine The Pulaski Citizen 21 Jul 1904
Jestine, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Bunch, and their only child, died at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss Fannie Allison, after a short illness of congestion of the brain, aged 9 months.
The burial was at Maplewood yesterday afternoon after services at the residence by Rev. J. W. Cherry.
The young parents who were devotedly attached to their little daughter have the sympathy of the community.

BUNCH, Otis The Pulaski Citizen 26 Jun 1902
Otis Bunch, youngest son of Mrs. M. J. Bunch, who keeps the toll gate on the Brick Church pike has been working in Ensley, Ala., for sometime. Sunday morning about 3 o’clock, the house where he was boarding burned, and a telegram received here later in the day brought the sad news that his body had been found among the ruins. Jim and Walter Bunch, two older brothers, went on the first train, and brought the remains to Pulaski for burial. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home of Will Bunch, another brother.
Otis was 19 years and 7 months old, and had lived a quiet studious, industrious life. The
Birmingham Age Herald of Monday gives the following report of the unfortunate occurrence:
In the smoking ruins of the home of J. T. Fox, at Ensley the mutilated remains of Otis Bunch, a young electrician, were found yesterday morning shortly after daylight. The head was almost severed from the body, as if slashed with some sharp instrument, and the broken and distorted limbs separated from the unsightly trunk, were found in different parts of the room. When found the body was lying beside a wrecked piano, where it had fallen from the room above when the floor gave way to the flames.
The house which was destroyed was a ten room structure, situated on the corner of Avenue D and Twenty-fourth street, and was occupied by Mr. Fox and family, who conducted a boarding house. Eighteen young men roomed at the house and all were asleep when the house was discovered ablaze. By leaping from upper story windows in their night clothes all of the young men escaped except young Bunch. Several of them sustained slight injuries and lost all their belongings.
The flames were past control when they were discovered and the house and all its contents were destroyed. The loss is total as there was no insurance carried.
When the inmates of the house had gotten together it was found that young Bunch, who is only nineteen years of age, was missing. A search of the ruins revealed, his dismembered body, horribly burned, in what had been the parlor.
It was at first reported that he had started down the steps, but finding them on fire rushed back up the stairs into another young man’s room with the hope of escaping from one of the windows. As he reached the center of the room the floor gave way and he was precipitated to the lower floor. Later this story could not be substantiated and on account of the mutilated condition of the body suspicion was aroused as to how he came to his death.
The Ensley police are investigating the matter, but as yet have made no arrest. The officers say that it would have been impossible for the body to have been so dismembered merely by the fall. The theory is advanced that young Bunch was murdered and the house set on fire to hide the crime. No alarm was turned in until the structure was almost consumed.
Otis Bunch came to Ensley from Pulaski, Tenn., several months ago and secured a position in the Ensley steel mills as an electrician. He was paid a big salary in full Saturday, but none of his money had been found, though it is possible it was burned in the fire.
On account of the quick destruction of the house it was rumored that the structure may have been fired to secure the insurance money, but this was soon discarded as absurd because no insurance was carried.
The entire affair is enveloped in mystery and the city attorney and police are working hard to solve it. No direct charges have been made against any individual, but on account of the horrible mutilation of the boy’s body the authorities deemed an investigation necessary.
James Bunch, a brother of the dead boy arrived last night and had the remains sent to Pulaski, Tennessee, where the funeral services will be held tomorrow.

BURCH, Mary Mildred Black The Pulaski Citizen 07 Mar 1912
Mrs. B. M. Burch died Sunday at her home near Young’s. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. R. Holmes and the burial was at Pisgah Monday.
Mrs. Burch was a highly esteemed Christian woman and is survived by several children: Mesdames Henry Williams and Walter Harwell, Misses Daily and Helen, Bernard, Will, Roy, and Solon, the latter residing in Texas.

BUTLER, Elizabeth Bunch The Pulaski Citizen 28 Aug 1902
Mrs. Elizabeth Butler, wife of John J. Butler, and oldest child of F. M. Bunch, died at 11 a.m. yesterday at her father’s residence after an illness of several months.
Mrs. Butler was a woman of a sweed and admirable disposition, and bore her long and painful illnesswith a Christian patience, and fortitude though from the first her case was almost hopeless.
Mrs. Butler is survived by her husband and three small children. She was the object of the most devotedattention during her illness of a loving husband and affectionate father, and the earnest solicitude of many friends centered around her bed of sickness.
The burial will be at Maplewood from the Presbyterian church at 3 o’clock this afternoon, after funeral services by Rev. M. S. Kennedy.
The bereaved families have the sincere sympathy of the community.


BUTLER, Jerome Pullow The Pulaski Citizen 30 Jul 1914
Dr. Jerome Pillow Butler died about 10 o’clock at his home near Aspen Hill, aged eighty three years. The burial was at the Butler graveyard Saturday afternoon after services by J. C. Kellum.
Dr. Butler was born near Brick Church in 1831, and graduated in 1855 from the University of Louisville and located at Aspen Hill where he lived till death. He retired from active practice in 1880 after a long, honorable and successful career.
Dr. Butler is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Scruggs; three sons, and two daughters, as follows: Dr. George D. Butler, Dr. H. Todd Butler, Union City, John J. Butler, Mrs. Tom Birdsong and Miss Sallie Butler.
Dr. Jerome Butler usually called Dr. “Jere” Butler, was a representative of the highest type of citizenship and southern manhood, whose record as a gentleman, physician and member of the Methodist Church, is without blemish, and he has a long list of good deeds to his credit. For several years past his health has been declining.
For many years, Dr. Butler was a Justice of the Peace in the Twenty-first District and rigid fairness and impartiality characterized his official acts and his advice which was often sought was always freely given and he did much to prevent strife and litigation among his neighbors and friends.
Altogether, Dr. Jerome Butler was one of nature’s noblemen and it is impossible within a brief notice like this to do justice to his splendid life and character.

BUTLER, Sara Hamner Scruggs The Pulaski Citizen 13 Nov 1919
Mrs. Jere Butler, wife of the late Dr. Jere Butler, died at her home at Aspen Hill, Monday, aged about 75 years. The burial was had at the family graveyard Tuesday after funeral services by the Rev. W. A. Stroud.
Mrs. Butler was a most excellent Christian woman whose life has been useful and full of good deeds. Her husband, one of Giles County’s most honored citizens, died a few years ago.
Mrs. Butler is survived by the following named children: Dr. George D. Butler, Dr. H. Todd Butler of Union City, John J. Butler, Mrs. Tom Birdsong and Miss Sallie Butler of Giles County.

CAMPBELL, Mary The Pulaski Citizen 02 Jan 1902 Campbellsville “Scribbler”
Mrs. Mary Campbell, the widow of the late Dr. Campbell after a lingering illness died at her home in this place on last Sunday night about 12 o’clock. Her health had been failing for some time and her condition grew rapidly worse during the past ten days. The funeral services were held at the residence at 2 o’clock Monday evening by Rev. G. W. Mitchell, of Pulaski, and conducted by Rev. S. H. Eshman at the grave in the Campbellsville grave yard whre her remains were laid to rest by those of her departed husband. Deceased is the mother of Messrs. Alexander, Clarence, Colon and Reece Campbell and Mrs. Price Hannah and Mrs. Lillie Parker. She has been a member of the C. P. Church here for many years. A large attendance of relatives and friends from this community, Pulaski and Lynnville were present on this sad occasion.

CARDEN, Anne Quintella Dugger The Pulaski Citizen 24 Jan 1918 Conway “Peck”
Mrs. Will Carden died at her home north of Conway Friday night, following a short illness of pneumonia.
The remains were interred Saturday afternoon at Bethesda, with funeral services at Bethesda by Rev. W. H. Beasley of the Methodist Church of which the deceased was a member.
She is survived by her husband and children, Mrs. Branch Beech, Mrs. J. E. Toomey, Mrs. Will Brown, Mrs. Joe Hardy, three younger daughters and son, John. Mr. Carden has also been quite sick, but is reported better, as well as John. The community trusts for the quick recovery of the sick and mourns with the family in this time of sorrow.

CARDEN, Joanna Watson The Pulaski Citizen 26 Feb 1914
In the death of Mrs. Henry Carden which occurred at her home on Childress Street, Pulaski, Friday morning about 3 o’clock, a good woman,has passed from a life full of service for others to her reward. After funeral services at the residence conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. O. Ragsdale, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, the body was laid away in Maplewood Cemetery.
As the mother of a large family, Mrs. Carden reigned a veritable queen in the home. She was ever careful for the comfort and happiness of others and they in turn planned and worked for the comfort and happiness of “mother.”
Mrs. Carden’s health began failing about a year ago, and several months ago she lost hope of regaining her health and patiently waited for the final summons. Recently there was a family reunion at which all her children were present. She was delighted to have them all together, but told them she did not expect ever to see them all again in life.
The deceased is survived by her husband, and a sister, Miss Addie Watson, who has made her home with them, and eight children as follows; Mrs. Silac Neal of Fort Worth, Tex., Mrs. Ozro Park of Elkton, Tenn., Mrs. Copeland Whitfield of Pulaski, Mrs. Robert Stone of Chattanooga, Neely Carden of Athens, Ala, and Cletus, Buford and Charlie Carden of Claremore, Okla.
Among those attending the funeral were Curtis Watson of Nettleton, Ark., Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Baugh of Elkton, J. L. Hatcher, Murray and Ezra Carden, Mrs. John Ezell, Miss Mamie Watson and, Mrs. Joe Sisk of Bunker Hill.

CARDEN, Kelly The Pulaski Citizen 02 Sep 1915
Kelly Carden died Saturday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Carden in the Bunker Hill section. The burial was at Indian Creek graveyard Sunday after services by Rev. G. H. Turpin.
Mr. Carden was about 25 years of age and was a member of Young’s Chapel Presbyterian Church. He was an energetic and worthy young man who had the confidence and respect of a large number of friends.
Mr. Carden’s death is said to have been caused by blood poison and tetanus caused by injuries received when he fell from his buggy about three weeks ago. He was an excellent young man who will be sadly missed.

CARDEN, Lillie Beck Pulaski Citizen November 1905
Mrs. Hawkins Carden died at her home near Waxahachie, Texas, and the remains reached Pulaski Friday night and were carried to Pisgah for interment Saturday.
She is survived by her husband and infant child, father and brother. She was the daughter of S. W. Beck of Bunker Hill, and had been married about a year, moving to Texas.
The many friends of the young husband deeply sympathize with him in his severe mis-fortune in the loss of his wife, who was loved by many for her estimable character and disposition.

CARDEN, Mary Jane The Pulaski Citizen Sep 1909
Mrs. Mary Jane Carden, widow of Louis Carden, and one of the oldest residents of the Bunker Hill section, died Friday night. Mrs. Carden was the mother of James, Henry and Hatcher and Murray Carden and Mrs. Tom Young, and leaves many relatives and friends in the county. The deceased was a devout member of the church.
The remains were interred at the Indian Creek graveyard Sunday.
(Daughter of Colston Abernathy and Annabelle Bass Abernathy)

CARDEN, Vernon The Pulaski Citizen 24 Dec 1914 Owl Hollow “State Wider”
Death angels visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Carden and claimed as its victim their son, Vernon. He had been very ill for several weeks with typhoid fever but his sufferings came to an end about 12 o’clock Saturday night. “Bill” as he was familiarly known was a bright boy who was loved by everybody that knew him. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to bereaved family. His remains were interred at the Hopkins graveyard Sunday with services by Rev. Hosale.

CARDIN, Mrs. Ezra The Pulaski Citizen 05 Sep 1912
Mrs. Ezra Carden died Friday at her home at Bunkerhill, aged 34 years, and was buried Saturday at the family burying ground. Rev. J. R. Holmes conducting services.
Mrs. Carden was a daughter of J. S. Bryan and a sister of Sam Bryan and Mrs. Will Holt. She was an excellent Christian woman and is survived by her husband and four children who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
(Died after child born)

CARDEN, Tom The Pulaski Citizen 06 Oct 1904
Tom Cardin died at his home near Vinta Sunday of tuberculosis of the bowels and was buried at Sharon Monday. He was the son of Larkin Cardin and is survived by his wife and five children. He was about 35 years old and was a good hardworking man and a good citizen.

CARDEN, Kelly The Pulaski Citizen 02 Sep 1915
Kelly Carden died Saturday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Carden in the Bunker Hill section. The burial was at Indian Creek graveyard Sunday after services by Rev. G. H. Turpin.
Mr. Carden was about 25 years of age and was a member of Young’s Chapel Presbyterian Church. He was an energetic and worthy young man who had the confidence and respect of a large number of friends.
Mr. Carden’s death is said to have been caused by blood poison and tetanus caused by injuries received when he fell from his buggy about three weeks ago. He was an excellent young man who will be sadly missed.


CARDEN, Larkin The Pulaski Citizen 08 Jul 1909
“Uncle” Larkin Carden died early Sunday morning at the home of the son in law Walter Beech, after a few week’s illness. The burial occurred at the Dunnavant graveyard at Elkton Monday, Rev. W. H. Baird conducting services.
Mr. Carden was noted for his energy and good humor. He was an Ex Confederate soldier and made a fine war record. Mr. Carden was a great reader and was one of the best postal men in the county.
Surviving this good men are the following children, Mrs. Lanies Wynn McGrew, Mrs. Walter Beech, Will and Jim Carden.
The Record 08 July 1909
Mr. J. Larkin Cardin, aged eighty three years, died at his home south of Pulaski Sunday evening after a few weeks illness, of heart failure. He was the father of William and James Cardin and Mesdames Wynn McGrew and Walter Beech.
Mr. Cardin was the last of this old pioneer family, who have done much to build up the communities in which they lived. He was a member of the famous Third Tennessee Regiment and was a valiant soldier. He was a member of the Methodist Church and no truer Christian ever laid aside the mortal life to take on immortality. During his last sickness he was fore bearing and patient with his attendants, his children and friends who love him with a devotion that was true and which he deserved. No complaint or murmur, no childishness, but a laying down to await the final call of the Master, confident in the future, a lasting trust in another life in the world beyond.
The remains were interred Monday afternoon at the Dunnavant graveyard near Conway, with funeral services by Rev. Mr. Baird, of the Methodist Church.

CARDEN, Mary Eula Bryan The Pulaski Citizen 05 Sep 1912
Mrs. Ezra Carden died Friday at her home at Bunkerhill, aged 34 years, and was buried Saturday at the family burying ground. Rev. J. R. Holmes conducting services.
Mrs. Carden was a daughter of J. S. Bryan and a sister of Sam Bryan and Mrs. Will Holt. She was an excellent Christian woman and is survived by her husband and four children who have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

CARDEN, Mary Jane Abernathy The Pulaski Citizen Sep 1909
Mrs. Mary Jane Cardin, widow of Louis Carden, and one of the oldest residents of the Bunker Hill section, died Friday night. Mrs. Cardin was the mother of James, Henry and Hatcher and Murray Cardin and Mrs. Tom Young, and leaves many relatives and friends in the county. The deceased was a devout member of the church. The remains were interred at the Indian Creek graveyard Sunday.

CARDEN, Thomas The Pulaski Citizen 06 Oct 1904
Tom Cardin died at his home near Vinta Sunday of tuberculosis of the bowels and was buried at Sharon Monday. He was a son of Larkin Cardin and is survived by his wife and five children. He was about 35 years old and was a hardworking man and a good citizen.


CARTER, William C. The Pulaski Citizen 15 Jan 1914
The remains of William C. Carter, who died last Thursday morning at Macon, Georgia, arrived here Saturday night at 11 p. m. and were carried to the residence of his uncle, William C. Smith. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at Lynnville Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock in the presence of an immense concourse of relatives and friends conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. W. Latham. Interment followed in Lynnwood Cemetery. Will Carter was born and reared here. He was the oldest son of D. P. Carter, a former citizen of Lynnville but now of Lakeland, Fla.; a brother, Brown Carter and a nephew of J. M. Locke of Nashville; Messrs. O. S., W.C., C. V. A., and N. A. Smith all prominent citizens of this community. He was 32 years old, a genial, kind hearted, popular young man and claimed many friends here, his boyhood home who deeply deplored his death. Six first cousins, James, Sam, Nathan, Jack, Albert, Campbell and Owen Smith were the pallbearers. His wife formerly Miss Julia Thompson of Grand Rapids, Mich., survives and to her and other relatives much heart felt sympathy is extended by the people of this place and community.

CARTRIGHT, Penina The Pulaski Citizen 8 Mar 1900
Bethel-Mrs. Penina Cartright, an aged lady, died here Friday of pneumonia and heart failure. Her remains were interred at the Gilbert cemetery Sunday. She leaves an aged husband to mourn her loss.

CASE, Thomas H. The Pulaski Citizen 29 Mar 1900
A telephone message from John D. Reed yesterday told of the death of Thomas H. Case, son of John W. Case, whic occurred at his home 2 miles west of Prospect.
A wife and a child survive. Mr. Case who was a well thought of young man. The burial will take place today at the Case burying ground with services by the Knights of Pythias of Prospect.

CHAPMAN, Rebecca H. Worsham The Pulaski Citizen 30 Dec 1915
Mrs. Ben M. Chapman died on Wednesday of last week at her home at Sumac and was buried Thursday at New Zion after services by Rev. Will Nelson.
Mrs. Chapman was a daughter of that good old patriarch, Eph B. Worsham, and was an excellent Christian woman.
Surviving are her husband and several children including Mrs. Will Cook.

CHAPMAN, W. C. The Pulaski Citizen 30 Jan 1902
W. C. Chapman died at his home near Wales Tuesday evening about 8 o’clock, of lung trouble. Mr. Chapman was about 60 years old and leaves a family, including John Morgan and Ozro Chapman and Mrs. Holt. He was a highly esteemed citizen. The burial took place at Campbellsville yesterday afternoon.

CLARK, Betsy The Pulaski Citizen 12 Apr 1900

Diana-Many will mourn the loss of Mrs. Betsy Clark who died at the home of her son, John Clark, at Cornersville Saturday. “Aunt Betsy,” as she was called, was born and reared near here, and was the wife of William Clark who died several years ago. She was a faithful member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was loved by all who knew her. She was a Christian woman who scattered sunshine where ever she went. She lived to see 74 years pass. I would say to her children and grand children. “Look up and press forward to the mark of high calling, that when death shall summon them they may say I’m ready to go where Aunt Betsy now dwells.” Funeral services were held by Rev. Mr. Allison, of Cornersville, and she was laid to rest in the Point Pleasant Cemetery.

CLARK, John Robinson The Pulaski Citizen 12 Apr 1900
Diana-Sorry to write the death of one of our old citizens whom God called to come and live with Him on April 8, John R. Clark, a very old man and father of eight children, some of whom have married and some have gone before him. A loving wife and several children are left to mourn his loss. He had been confined to his bed for several months with cancer, and bore his sickness with Christian fortitude. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Weep not dear ones or we shall see him bye and bye. Burial services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Oakley. Burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

CLARK, Priscilla Jones The Pulaski Citizen 8 Jan 1914
Mrs. Priscilla Clark died December 26, at her home at Diana, and her body was buried at Mt. Pleasant graveyard at that place the following day. Mrs. Clark was eighty-six years of age, and was a consistent member of the Methodist Church.
Mrs. Clark is survived by her children, J. Ben Clark of this place, Bob and Bell Clark of Marshall County, Dee Clark, Mrs. John Burgess and Mrs. James Emerson of Giles County, and Mrs. Fannie Emerson of Oklahoma.

COBLE, Leda Aleen The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jan 1917
Little Leda Aileen Coble, 18 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hamlin Coble, died about 3 o’clock Wednesday morning.
The burial will take place at Mt. Zion at 10 o’clock this Thursday morning. The Rev. Mr. Cook will conduct the funeral service. The bereaved parents have much sympathy in their sorrow.

COBLE, Leonard The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jun 1908
Leonard Coble, aged 17, died Sunday morning of congestion superinduced by flux. The burial was at Center Point, Rev. Mr. Erwin conducting services.
Mr. Coble was a bright young man, son of W. T. Coble, and his death is much regretted by a wide circle of friends.

COBLE, Lucinda Emily The Pulaski Citizen 26 Oct 1916

Mrs. Lucinda Emily Coble died at the home of her son, O. O. Coble, with whom she had lived for the past several years at 4 o’clock on the morning of the 17th. The remains were carried by rail to Cornersville where they were buried in “New Hope” Cemetery. A goodly number from here went with the burial procession. Mrs. Coble was 73 years 9 months and 1 day old and had been a member of the Methodist Church for over 40 years. In her death she leaves three sons, H. H. , W. T. and O. O. Coble and one daughter, Mrs. Lula Watson and three sisters, Mrs. Welch and Mrs. Griffis of Lewisburg and Mrs. A. J. Trigg of Blue Creek besides a large kinship. She was a quiet, good woman and we tender sympathy to the bereaved loved ones.

COBLE, Margaret Lilla Bryan The Pulaski Citizen 16 Oct 1902
Mrs. J. H. Coble died at Bunker Hill Thursday of consumption and was buried at Young’s Chapel Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock with services by Rev. Mr. Beasley. Mrs. Coble was 29 years old, and leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss.
BUNKER HILL “Tempest and Sunshine”
We are made to bow in sorrow over the death of Mrs. Lilla Coble, nee Bryan, who died Oct. 9, 1902. She was permitted to live 29 years, 3 months and 9 days. She leaves a sorrowing husband and three little boys to mourn her loss. Her life was indeed a life of sunshine, shedding its rays on all who knew her. She was a Christian to the core and the influence of the sweet. Chirst like life of Mrs. Lilla Coble lives after her, and it does one heart good to treasure up the pleasant memories of such a life.

COFFMAN, Mary E. The Pulaski Citizen 21 Sep 1905
Mrs. Mary E. Coffman, widow of Robert Coffman, long a resident citizen of the Fourth District of this county, died Saturday near Ardmore, Indian Territory. Mrs. Coffman was in her 68th year. She had been to Indian Territory on a prolonged visit to her son. George Coffman, who removed there several years ago. For several years Mrs. Coffman made her home in Pulaski with her son, John Lewis Coffman, one on the lawyers of the Pulaski bar.
The body was brought here Sunday night and a simple but appropriate service was held Monday morning at the residence of her son Hon. John L. Coffman, by Rev. I. W. Martin, after which the burial was had near her old home at the Jackson graveyard on Shoal Creek, where Rev. William Smith , an old friend and neighbor of the deceased, paid tribute to her life and character and offered prayer.
Mrs. Coffman was for over forty years a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist Church. She was a good woman beloved of her family, and many friends testified to by the beautiful floral tributes.
The Citizen extends sincere condolence to the bereaved.

CONDLEY, Mack Meredith The Pulaski Citizen 28 Jul 1904
Mack Meredith Condley, aged 74, died Wednesday evening of last week about 2 o’clock, of consumption, at his home five miles out on the brick church pike.
Mr. Condley was highly esteemed by all who knew him and was a consistent member of the Methodist Church. He was the father of Bob and W. F. Condley.
The burial was at the Hopkins graveyard Thursday.

COSBY, Daniel Baker The Pulaski Citizen 23 Sep 1909
D. B. Cosby died Monday at the residence of his nephew, Sam Burge, aged about 56 years.

Mr. Cosby cane here from Florida the day previous and was found unconscious on the train by the conductor. Dr. I. V. Legg, who was returning from Elkmont gave Mr. Cosby such attention as he could and he was taken to the office of Drs. Blackburn and Legg and later to Mr.Burge’s residence. He never regained consciousness dying about 11 o’clock Monday.
The burial occurred Tuesday at Pleasant Hill, Rev. T. H. Porter conducting services.
Mr Cosby was a good man of quiet disposition and was a brother of Bruce Cosby of Pleasant Hill.

COSBY, Ephraim Herbert Foster The Pulaski Citizen 15 Feb 1912
Foster Cosby, son of Samuel Cosby and an uncle of Sam Burge of Pulaski, died Tuesday at his home in the Shoal Creek Section and was buried yesterday at Pleasant Hill. Mr.Cosby was an ex-confederate, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a good citizen. He is survived by his wife.

CRITTENDEN, Martha The Pulaski Citizen 07 Mar 1912
Mrs. Martha Crittenden, wife of Eulyss Crittenden, died at her home on Dog Branch on
Dog Branch on Tuesday of last week of measles and was buried Wednesday at Springers’ Station in Lawrence County, with services by Rev. Jack Staggs. She was a member of the Baptist church and is survived by her husband and five children, all of whom have the measles.

CURTIS, Eldon Herman The Pulaski Citizen 08 Jun 1911
On Wednesday morning May 31, 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Curtis, of McBurg, awoke to find that their baby boy, was dead, in bed with them, cause unknown. Eldon was nearly three months old, and had been strong and healthy, and this made his death a very great shock, and surprise, for the fond parents, this being their first born, they were very much devoted to their little rose bud, but alas, the midst of life, there is death and suffering to mar all or our pleasure, and if the Death Angel would consult us in regard to giving up husband or wife or brothers and sisters we would say no, but if he were to come to us and say we want to take that little darling boy or girl, we would say no a thousand times no, but the Lord, knows best, and while we love the children, he loves them too, and has a right to take them from the storms of temptations that wreck the soul, and from famine and wars, in fact and in short, out of a world of trouble and heartache and suffering, therefore we should say, Lord thy will be done, not ours. We greatly sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis and also Mr. Gill, and the good old father and mother. We sympathize with suffering humanity because we know what it is to suffer, and do does our Savior.

CURTIS, Elizabeth The Pulaski Citizen 08 Nov 1917
Mrs. Elizaebeth Curtis died Thursday at her home at Fall River, aged about sixty-eight years. The burial was at Choate’s Creek Cemetery Friday, the services being conducted by Elders Sherman Kelly of Lawrenceburg and W. W. Bates of Nashville.
Mrs. Curtis obeyed the Gospel a number of years ago and was a good woman held in high esteem by all who knew her.
Sorrowing for her are her husband, Thomas Curtis, and three children, Arnold Curtis and Mrs. Webb Pratt of Fall River and James L. Curtis of Pulaski.

CURTIS, Narcissa Oliver The Record 24 Sep1908
Mrs. Narcissa Curtis, widow of Smith Curtis, deceased, died at her home in Lincoln County Sunday, age sixty seven years. The deceased was the step mother of Esq. John Curtis, of Bunker Hill, and T. D. Curtis, of Pulaski, and is survived by a number of children. Mrs. Curtis was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Funeral services was conducted at the McCracken graveyard Monday.

CURTIS, Richmond Milton The Pulaski Citizen 06 Apr 1916
Richmond M. Curtis, aged 70 years, died suddenly of heart disease Sunday morning at his home on West Poplar Street. Services were said for him Tuesday at the home of Rev. David Thomas Foust and the burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Curtis was a good citizen and a soldier in the Union Army and lost a leg in Lawrence County.
He drew a pension but was a man of great energy and worked all the time. Saturday before his death he worked hard all day as was his custom, and seemed to be in his usual health. He was a member of the Baptist Church and is survived by his wife.
A pretty incident and one of touching effect occurred at the burial of Mr. Curtis, who was a northern man and a Union soldier. About fifteen ex-Confederate soldiers attended the burial in a body and while an ex-Confederate planted a United States flag staff at the head of the grave a former Federal soldier stuck one at the foot of it. The burial was conducted with the ritualistic services of the Confederate Veterans.

CURTIS, Smith The Pulaski Citizen 14 Jun1894
Mr. Smith Curtis, who lived at Bradshaw, died Sunday last, and was buried near his home in the family graveyard Tuesday. Mr. Curtis was about 70 years old, and was one of the substantial citizens of the county. He was father of Squire R. J. Curtis of Bunker Hill and Mr. Tom Curtis of this city.

CURTIS, Thomas D. The Pulaski Citizen 18 Apr 1918
Thos. D. Curtis died Friday afternoon after a long period of ill health. His burial took place at the old McCracken graveyard, near McBurg Sunday afternoon, not far from where Mr. Curtis was born. Mr. Curtis was about 68 years old and had resided here many years where he was in business for a number of years. Tom Curtis was a genial, warm hearted likable man and had many friends who regretted his death.
Surviving Mr. Curtis are his brothers, Squire R. J. Curtis, Bunker Hill, James Curtis of Richie, Mo., Si and Frank Curtis, who reside in Texas, and the following half brothers: Tobe Curtis, Charles Curtis, Albert Curtis, Henry Curtis, George Curtis, of McBurg.

DAILY, Martha J. Eubank The Pulaski Citizen 21 Aug 1913
Mrs. Martha J. Daily aged about 75 years, died at the residence of C. F. Eubank, near Prospect Monday at 6 a. m. very suddenly with heart trouble. The remains were buried at Pleasant Hill on Shoal Creek on the 19th .
She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Eubank and is survived by a son C. F. Eubank, a step-son W. J. Daily, of Chilhowie, Va., and brothers, J. I., J. R., and A. J. Eubank, who now live near this place in advanced ages, and they with two other brothers, William B. and J. T. Eubank now dead, making five of this family who enlisted and served four years in the Confederate army, all returning and living to an honorable and ripe old age.

DAUGHERTY, T. O. The Pulaski Citizen 21 Jul 1904
T. O. Daugherty, formerly of Minor Hill, died at his home in Athens Saturday night July 9 of Bright’s disease. He had been in poor health for several months.
The burial occurred at Noblit’s Chapel with Masonic rites. Mr. Daugherty being a member of that order as well as of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Kelley, of Lawrenceburg.
Mr. Daugherty was a devout member of the Christian church and died happy in the Christian’s belief and hope of eternal life.
At the time of his death, Mr. Daugherty was engaged in runing a racket store. He was highly esteemed y all who knew him.
Several children survive him including Mrs. W. B. Silliman, of Pulaski.

DAVIS, Blanche The Pulaski Citizen 4 Jan 1900
Blanche, the 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis, died Monday night of a complication of whooping cough and measles. The burial occurred at Good Spring, Ala., yesterday. This is the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Davis to died within the past two or three weeks and they have another critically ill.

DAVIS, Elizabeth Ann The Pulaski Citizen 26 Apr 1900
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Davis was born March 5, 1830, and died April 18, 1900. She was married to Thomas Davis, who died May 9, 1890. This hardy pioneer with his beloved companion lived for many years near Bee Spring. Sonn after the death of her husband, Mrs. Davis went to Fayetteville to make her home there, and it was here she passed into the calm slumber of death. As she passed peaceffully over the turbulent waters she left standing on time’s side of the stream two sorrowing brothers, Dr. W. L. Holt and Thomas Holt; four heart-broken children, five grandchildren and a host of sorrowing friends.

DAVIS, Frank M. The Pulaski Citizen 19 Apr 1900
Frank M. Davis died at his home on North First Street Sunday at 5 p. m. of pneumonia, in his 64th year, after an illness of only a few days, though he had been feeling well for some time.
Mr. Davis came to Pulaski ten or twelve years ago from Marshall county where he was at one time trustee. He was engaged in the family grocery business here most of the time, and was so engaged at the time of his death.
He was a jolly good hearted man, and had many good friends, especially among the Ex-confederate soldiers of whom he was one. He was a member of Capt. C. G. Tucker’s company in the 32nd Tenn., Inft., and his record as a soldier was one to be proud of as is evidenced by the fact that he lost a leg at the battle of Chickamauga, and was also wounded in the back.

Religious services were held at the grave at Maplewood at 10 a. m. Tuesday by Rev. W. J. Cherry, where the burial, which was largely attended by the old comrades-in-arms of the deceased. The Citizens extends sympathy to the bereaved.

DAVIS, Infant The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jan 1900
Another child of Jeff Davis, the feed stable keeper, died Wednesday night of last week, making three children he has lost within a month. The disease was a combination of whooping cough and measles. All of the children were very delicate, and one or two of them had always been sickly. Mr. Davis himself is now down with the measles.

DEAN, W. H. The Pulaski Citizen 30 Jan 1902
W. H. Dean, an old and respected citizen of Hickman county, and father of Mrs. A. M. Allen of Buford, died Saturday of paralysis at his home near Primm’s Springs, in Hickman County, aged 75. Mr. Dean was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Shady Grove Masonic Lodge.
His burial was at the old home place near Mt. Pleasant church Sunday with Masonic rites. The Citizen extends sympathy to the bereaved family.

DEASON, Lillie M. Brown The Pulaski Citizen 13 Aug 1914
Mrs. Neal Deason died Tuesday night at her home at Elkmont after a lingering illness of lung trouble. The burial was at Birdsong Cemetery in the Eighth District Wednesday.
Mrs. Deason was Miss Lillie M. Brown, daughter of John S. Brown, a sister of Will Brown and a niece of Newt. R. Brown. She is survived by her husband and a seven year old son and a two year old daughter.
Mrs. Deason was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was a good woman whose death brings much sympathy to the bereaved.

DEVER, Mary Ella The Pulaski Citizen 4 Jan 1900
Mary Ella, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Dever died last week and was buried at Bee Spring. The have our sympathy in their misfortune, this being the second member of the family to died within the past three or four months.

DICKEY, John N. The Pulaski Citizen 29 Jan 1914
After a lingering illness of three months with consumption, John N. Dickey, died at his home near Campbellsville, last Thursday night, 22nd. He had been confined to bed only ten days.
Mr. Dickey was 66 years old, and a well-to-do farmer. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Walter Tomerlin, two grandchildren, and two brothers, Jim and R. W. Dickey.
The burial occurred at Campbellsville graveyard Friday at two o’clock with funeral services by Revs. John Johnson and W. L. Goaldman.
He leaves many friends ad relatives to mourn his death.

DOSS, Bettie Holbert The Pulaski Citizen 19 Feb 1903

Mrs. Bettie Doss, wife of T. Doss, of near Sumac, died suddenly Monday morning. Mrs. Doss upon getting up, complained of a severe headache, but went about her household duties as usual. She was milking and called to someone, but was in a dying condition when assistance arrived. The cause of her death could not be learned.
Mrs. Doss was a Miss Holbert before her marriage and was reared on Big Creek. She leaves a husband and several children. The funeral was at Mt. Zion Tuesday.

DYER, Sarah Jane Carden The Pulaski Citizen 29 Mar 1906
Mrs. Dyer, wife of Z. T. Dyer, who lives near Tarpley, died of tuberculosis Friday afternoon at 6:30 o’clock. She was the daughter of Larkin Cardin, a sister to James and William Cardin, Mrs. Wynn McGrew, and Mrs. Walter Beech.
The remains were interred at the Cardin burial place Saturday. Mrs. Cardin had many friends in her community and the entire section regret her death. She was about 57 years of age. The bereft family have the sympathy of the entire community.

DYER, William Mahlon The Pulaski Citizen 24 Jan 1918
On last Tuesday morning January 15th, the death angels visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Dyer and claimed for its victim their little six year old son, William Mahlon. William, was a sweet, bright child, and was loved by every one that knew him. Funeral services were held at Bethesda, Wednesday by Rev. W. H. Beasley and the burial was at the Bethesda Cemetery.

ELDER, Nancy E. Abernathy The Pulaski Citizen 30 Dec 1915
Mrs. George W. Elder aged about 74 years, died of pneumonia about midnight Monday night after a brief illness, though she had not been in good health for three years. The burial was at Maplewood Cemetery Tuesday after services by Rev. W. H. Williams.
Mrs. Elder was a most excellent Christian woman and had long been a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband and several children as follows: David C. Elder, superintendent of the county farm, Arthur C. Elder of East Tennessee and Mesdames Knox Loyd, Joe M. Patterson, Jr., and Raymond Braly and Mrs. Walter Butler of Springhill.

ELLIS, Claib Twice-A-Week Tribune Lewisburg, TN 06 Feb 1906
Claib Ellis died Saturday morning after a brief illness of consumption. He was twenty years of age and was a member of the Masonic Lodge here and the Odd Fellows at Petersburg. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church of which he was a member, by Rev. Mabrey of this place and Rev. Beasley of Cornersville.

ENGLIT, Ann The Pulaski Citizen 8 Mar 1900
Mrs. Ann Englit, wife of John Englit, died at her home in Pulaski Sunday and was buried at Maplewood Monday afternoon, with services by Rev. W. J. Cherry. Carrie, a daughter of Mr. Englit, died only a few days previous.

ERWIN, Frank The Pulaski Citizen 15 Feb 1900
Lynnville—Frank Erwin, son of A. J. Erwin, of the Bivens vicinity, died Saturday night of typhoid fever, aged 19 years. His death was rendered doubly sad from the fact that not quite four months ago another brother died from the same fatal disease. He was a most promising young man, and his death is sincerely regretted by a large number of friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. J. D. Massey, followed by interments in the Elk Ridge Cemetery.

ESLICK, Martha Virginia Abernathy The Pulaski Citizen 5 Apr 1900
After a period of suffering, calmly borne in Christian fortitude, Mrs. Martha Virginia Eslick, wife of Merritt Eslick, Sr., passed peacefully away at her home near Sumac, on Wednesday evening, March 28.
Mrs. Eslick possessed in a full measure the admirable qualities and attributes which go to make a sweet, noble woman, and her memory will be revered by her family and a legion of friends.
Funeral services were conducted at New Zion Church Thursday by Rev. R. S. Brown, of Lynnville, and the interment took place at Zion Cemetery in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and friends.
Mrs. Eslick was the mother of County Court Clerk Dan L. Eslick, Hon. E. E. Eslick, John W., W. S., and Mark Eslick. The sorrowing family have our deepest sympathy.

ESLICK, Paul The Pulaski Citizen 30 Jun 1904
Paul, the bright little son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. Eslick, died about 7 o’clock Monday evening, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 22 days, after an illness of about two weeks due to deatitlor. Little Paul was an exceptionally intelligent and lovable child and the strong but tender ties of affection bound him closely to the hearts of the home circle, now so sadly broken. But why should we say so sadly broken, when the “long mysterious exodus of death” is but the journey to the “Yonder Land of Promise?”
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. S. Kennedy at the family residence Tuesday afternoon followed by the burial of the little flower hidden casket in the restful calm of sadly beautiful Maplewood.
The Citizen mourns with those who weep and mingles its voice with those of the comforters.

EUBANK, Sarah McMasters The Pulaski Citizen 24 Dec 1914
Mrs. Sarah M. Eubank, widow of J. T. Eubank, died at her home at Kedron Thursday afternoon, Dec. 17. She had been in declining health for several years. She was 76 years of age and was a member of the Christian Church for many years. She is survived by several step-children and one sister, Mrs. Jones, of Aspen Hill. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Allen of Prospect, after which her remains were interred at the Pully Cemetery.

EVANS, Elizabeth The Pulaski Record 17 Sep 1908
Miss Elizabeth Evans, aged about seventy years, died at the home of Fed Abernathy on old stage road, east of Tarpley Monday. She was an aunt of Richard Abernathy of West Tennessee, Fred Abernathy and Mrs. Larkin Birdsong. The cause of death was general disability resulting from age. Deceased was a woman of quiet, modest disposition and a member of the Methodist church. The remains were interred at the old Elisha Abernathy place Tuesday.

EVANS, Sam F. The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1900

Sam F. Evans of the Buford neighborhood died at his home Tuesday night at the age of 67. Mr. Evans was a gallant Confederate soldier and received a wound in Atlanta July 28, 1864, from the effect of which he never fully recovered. He suffered a great deal recently and a few days ago became paralyzed in the throat soe he could neither swallow nor speak. Faithful friends and loved ones watched beside him till the end came. After funeral services conducted by Revs. R. S. Brown and W. J. Stewart, he was buried at Lynnwood cemetery, Lynnville, yesterday afternoon, with Masonic honors, having been a zealous member of Lynnville Masonic Lodge since 1867.
The Pulaski Citizen 25 Jan 1900
Brother S. F. Evans was born Oct. 28, 1833, near Lynnville, and died January 16, 1900. Was made a Mason by Lynnville Lodge No. 185 F. & A. M. July 18, 1867. Was a member of Co. I 53rd Tenn. Inf. Was severely wounded in thighs July 28, 1864, at Atlanta. He never recovered from this wound. For thirty-five years it clung to him to torment and to distress him. Despite all this he was genial and companionable, greatly enjoying the society of his friends.
He was the father of a large and most worthy family of children.

EVERLY, Miller The Pulaski Citizen 04 Aug 1904
Miller Everly, aged about 18, died at his home in the Cedar Grove locality Friday, after an illness of about three weeks with typhoid fever. He got over-heated while threshing wheat and this is supposed to have brought on the fever.
He was a hard-working young man, and liked by many friends who regret his death. He was a son of Ed Everly, deceased, and a half-brother to Misses Sue and Frances Everly.
The burial took place at the old Everly graveyard Saturday, services being conducted by Rev. J. S. Rice.

EZELL, Cordelia The Pulaski Citizen 18 Apr 1901
Mrs. John P. Ezell died about 8 o’clock Wednesday evening, April 10, at the home of Mrs. J. S. Childers of heart failure, after a short illness.
Funeral services by Rev. J. W. Cherry assisted by Rev. M. S. Kennedy were conducted at the Methodist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. after which the mortal remains of this good woman were tenderly laid to rest beside the graves of her husband, John P. Ezell and her two daughters, the late Mrs. E. M. Sherrill and Miss Callie Ezell.
Mrs. Ezell was an exemplar of the highest type of Christian womanhood and bore her cross truly and uncomplainingly till the end, ever sustained by the blessed assurance that she had lived truly and done what she could for the Master’s cause.
She was largely and prominently connected in this locality and in Columbia where she frequently visited.We sincerely regret her death and extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

EZELL, Edward The Pulaski Citizen 26 Jan 1911 Elkton by Megg
Our hearts were saddened last Friday when the news was received here telling of the death of Edward Ezell. For some time he had lived here and was in business with his father and brother here. The he and his brother decided to move to Huntsville, where they had only been a few months when God saw fit to call him home. He leaves a wife and two children and a host of friends to mourn his death.

EZELL, John Henry The Pulaski Citizen 17 Jul 1902
John Henry Ezell, a brother of Mace died Wednesday, July 9, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Pink Seely, Nashville, and was buried in the Ezell family cemetery here from the home of his brother, Mace Ezell Thursday, with funeral services conducted by Rev. M. S. Kennedy. He had been for some time an inmate of the old Soldier’s Home near Nashville, and on July 4, walked to the railroad station, a distance of about three miles, to come into Nashville and participate in the celebration to raise funds for a monument to the private soldier. He was overheated by the walk and death was the result. John H. Ezell joined Capt. Hume R. Fields’ company made up here in Pulaski, April 1861, and was with the company until the battle of Mission Ridge where he was severely wounded twice in the right leg. He was incapacitated for service and joined Sykes communiary department remaining with him until 1865. He was loved by every member of his company and regiment, often doing acts of kindness to comrades.

FAUTT, James Harvey The Pulaski Citizen 1 Mar 1900
Bunker Hill-Several from here attended the burial of James Fautt at Young’s Chapel, which occurred Feb. 23 at his home near Bryson. The entire community has experienced a sore affliction in his death. The friend with whom we took sweet counsel is gone. He leaves his wife and little ones in great sorrow. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones and we can say, weep not, for he is at rest.

FLAUTT, Tobe The Pulaski Citizen 27 Oct 1904
Tobe Flautt died at his residence near the depot Wednesday night after a protracted spell of ill health, the cause of his death being consumption of the bowels.
Mr. Fautt was a well known contractor and builder and was a quiet man and a good citizen. He was a brother of Capt. John D. Flautt, of Hartselle, and is survived by his children, Walter and Roy Flautt, Misses Mabel and Irene, of Nashville, and Mrs. W. D. Addison, of Birmingham.
The deceased was a member of the First Tenn. Cavalry in the Confederate army and made a good soldier.
The burial occurred as Salem graveyard near Campbellsville, Thursday, Rev. Marion S. Kennedy having previously conducted funeral services at the residence.
Peace be with him.

FLAUTT, Tom The Pulaski Citizen 16 Jan 1902
T. J. Flautt, aged 52 years, of Tarpley died at 7 o’clock Sunday morning after a week’s illness of grip complicated with a cancer on the face. At 6 o’clock he was thought to be better, but soon a neuralgic pain in the region of the heart caused his death.
He was the youngest of seven brothers two of whom, Capt. J. D. Flautt and Tobe Flautt, survive, and was a genial, good man.
The burial occurred Monday at noon at the Mason graveyard, after services by Rev. J. T. Chenault. His wife and a son survive him, and have the sympathy of the community, in which the Citizen joins.

FOLLIS, Bula Mosley The Pulaski Citizen 25 Jan 1912 Bradshaw and McBurg “Dr. Love”
Mrs. Bula Mosley Follis, wife of Lee Follis, died at her home on Blue Creek Jan. 16, 1912, from tuberculosis, aged 24 years. Mrs. Follis was a native of Bradshaw, and a member of Zion Church, where funeral services were held Wednesday by Rev. J. H. Holmes, burial in Zion Cemetery. She was a good woman and leaves three children, one sister, Miss Eula Mosley, who have the sympathy of all their friends and their great loss.

FOLLIS, David Benjamin The Pulaski Citizen 24 Mar 1910
David Benjamin Follis died Saturday afternoon at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, where he had undergone an operation for appendicitis Thursday. His case was a desperate one from the first, but his many friends here and in Nashville hoped for the best.
The burial was at Maplewood Cemetery Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church, after an impressive funeral service by Rev. G. A. Morgan. There was a great concourse of friends of the family, and the deceased young man, and a wealth of floral tributes.
Ben Follis was twenty years and two months of age, and had been with the International Harvester Company since he was sixteen years old, first completing a business college course. He was book keeper for the company for a while and was then promoted to advertising manager and assistant to the General Manager. If he had been a year older he could have been promoted to one of the most responsible and best paying positions within the company’s gift.
Ben stood high in the confidence and esteem of his employers and associates and all speak in the highest terms of him besides attesting in many ways their respect for him and their sorrow and sympathy on account of his unexpected death at the very threshold of a bright and successful life. He became early in life identified as a faithful member of Mt. Olivet Methodist Church and Sunday School, near Riversburg. He was always a steady sober minded, noble, sensible boy with a sufficient amount of wholesome good humor and liveliness about him. The follies of life which tempt so many boys and young men, did not appeal to him.
Ben retained consciousness almost to the very last minute and half an hour before his death introduced his father to his nurse and a number of his friends who were standing sorrowfully by. He spoke of his boyhood days at Buford and told his father he wished they were there now. He expressed himself a perfectly resigned to his end which he met peacefully.
This is the first death to occur in Trustee Follis’ family and its grief is unusually sad and bitter as the genial Trustee’s family is a most devoted one.
The Citizen joins the community in sincere sympathy and also on behalf of Trustee Follis and family conveys their heartfelt thanks to friends here and in Nashville for acts of sympathetic kindness.

FRAZIER, Alonzo The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1900
Little Alonzo Frazier, aged about 3� years, died Friday morning at 4 o’clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Frazier,, of measles and pneumonia. He was a smart, good little boy, and his loss is sadly felt in the household. The burial occurred at Maplewood Saturday afternoon, with services by Rev. M. S. Kennedy. The family have the sympathy of numerous friends.

FULLER, Anna Eliza Young The Pulaski Citizen 26 Jul 1900
Mrs. Anna Eliza Fuller (nee Young) was born in Giles County, Tenn., April 13, 1847. She was married to William D. Fuller Feb. 4, 1869. Professed religion and joined the M. E. Church at Bee Spring the same year and lived a consistent member until the morning of July 17, 1900, when a winged messenger came from Heaven to say, “Thy work on earth is ended and I have come to steer thee over the river.” His summons did not frighten her, ah, no, for she had no hurried preparations to make, for her whole life had been attired in the garments of pure womanhood and christian living. The call was not an unexpected one, for she had been standing some time by the river’s brink, and I suspect before the boatman’s call she had heard his oars dip. She held life dear ’tis true: to many it is not sacred enough until the end comes. We do not make of it what we should. Mrs. Fuller said that it was her great desire to live and be with her husband and nephew, John Young; to whom she was all that a mother could be. And yet if it was the Father’s will she was ready to obey. She suffered much through life and for two years her suffering had become intense. But still she bore it patiently and longed to live.
She left upon this side of eternity to mourn her loss a loving husband, two sisters, four brothers, and many relatives and friends. In years gone by father and mother, five brothers and one sister had gone on before her. It is always thus with those who have spent as much as two score and a half fleeting years upon earth. ‘Tis only to leave a number of loved ones here to meet a greater number in the life beyond…..
After an impressive funeral service, conducted by Rev. J. J. Shaw, the remains were laid to rest to await the resurrection morn.

GOWER, C. B. The Pulaski Citizen 1 Mar 1900
Gowers-We are very sorry to report the death of C. B. Gower, aged 47 years. He arrived here from Texas about four weeks and was stricken with pneumonia, dying on the 21st. He was an upright, religious gentleman. The bereaved widow and five children have our sympathy.

GRIFFIS, Lucinda The Pulaski Citizen 1 Feb 1900
Lynnville-Mrs. Lucinda Griffis, wife of James Griffis, a well known citizen of Roberson Fork, died Thursday night, aged 75 years. She had been in failing health for several years, but her death was caused from a severe attack of grip. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning by Rev. J. M. Brown, of Lewisburg, and the remains were interred in the Roberson Fork cemetery at 10 o’clock.

HAMSLEY, H. The Pulaski Citizen 06 Feb 1902
After a short illness of pneumonia, Mr. H. Hamsley died Jan. 30, and was buried at Noblet Graveyard. Mr. Hamsley lived on T. M. Booth’s farm on Sugar Creek, and was one of our best farmers and stockmen. He was a man of great energy and push and every one liked him. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Booth’s Chapel and was faithful until the end. His troubled wife and son have the sympathy of all. “Death is only a dream,” and after awhile those who sleep shall wake up and view the land so “bright and fair” in that city of God.

HANNA, Lucinda Caroline Jones The Pulaski Citizen 19 Oct 1911
Mrs. Jody Hanna, an aged and highly respected lady of Stella, died Friday and was buried at Pleasant Hill Saturday with religious services. Mrs. Hanna was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and is survived by her husband and several grandchildren.

HANNAH, Diana The Pulaski Citizen 02 Jan 1902 Campbellsville “Scribbler”
Mrs. Diana Hannah, after a long illness of general debility, died at her home here on last Thursday evening. Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 2 o’clock p.m. on Friday by Rev. S. H. Eshman after which her remains were laid to rest in the Yokley grave yard in the presence of many relatives and friends. Deceased was the widow of John Hannah who died many years ago, and the mother of W. P. Hannah, the only surviving one of the family. A consecrated Christian mother has gone to her reward.

HANNAH, James F. The Pulaski Citizen 08 Apr 1915
James F. Hannah died Monday at his home in the Kedron locality and was buried at Kedron Tuesday after services by Rev. G. R. Allen.
Mr. Hannah was a good citizen and is survived by his wife and two sons, Jack and Will F. Hannah.

HARDY, Bettie The Pulaski Citizen 16 Dec 1915
Miss Bettie Hardy, aged about 65 years, died at her home in the Conway section first of last week and was buried at the Dunnavant graveyard after services by Elder Joe T. Clark.
She was the daughter of W. B. Hardy, deceased, and a sister of Ed R., J. H., and Tull Hardy of Giles County and of Mint Hardy of Mt. Pleasant, and was an estimable Christian woman.

HARDY, T. J. The Pulaski Citizen 18 Nov 1909
T. J. Hardy died Saturday, at his home in the Conway section and was buried Sunday at the Dunnivant graveyard. He was a member of the Christian Church and a splendid citizen, whose loss will be felt in that community.
Mr. Hardy is survived by several children, among them, George Hardy.

HARGROVE, J. Booker The Pulaski Citizen 29 Jan 1914
J. Booker Hargrove, a prominent merchant of Prospect, died Friday morning of pneumonia. Mr. Hargrove was thirty-nine years old, and is survived by his wife and three children. The funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Methodist Church, by Revs. W. H. Baird and A. M. Allen, the burial following in the Prospect Cemetery. Booker Hargrove was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities.

HARMON, Ed The Pulaski Citizen 05 Dec 1912

Ed Harmon, who was reared near Pisgah was instantly killed in a railroad wreck near Columbus, Miss., one day last week. He was an engineer on the train which ran into another causing him to lose his life. Ed Harmon was about 25 years of age, married and a son of Squire Harmon, who lived in the Pisgah community for many years. He has a great many friends and relatives at Pisgha who will read of his sudden death with regret.

HARRIS, Mina Belle Marbut The Pulaski Citizen 3 Feb 1910
Mrs. Mina Bell Harris, nee Marbut, wife of Dr. John S. Harris of Minor Hill, passed to her reward Monday morning, Jan. 31, at 6 o’clock. She had been sick for some time and her death was not unexpected.
The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church of Minor Hill Tuesday morning and the remains were placed in the cemetery nearby. The Rev. D. T. Foust, pastor of the Baptist Church of Pulaski, in the absence of the regular pastor who was detained by sickness, conducted the funeral services.
From far and near the friends gathered at the church until there were no empty seats and many were standing up.
Of her it could be said, she was devoted to her family, with whom she desired to remain, and her church of which she had been a faithful, consistent member since her fourteenth year. She had been the organist of the church and Sunday School and had engaged in teaching a class in the Sunday School prior to her sickness.
Her hands were always ready to do any good act, therefore she will be missed. She is survived by her husband and two daughters who have the sympathy of a host of friends.

HARRIS, Robert Simpson The Pulaski Citizen 6 Feb 1913
Another landmark passed away from the trials and troubles of a world of unrest Monday night, when Robert Simpson Harris died at his home near Kedron. Up to several months ago, Mr. Harris, though 87 years old, was actively engaged in the pursuits of his farm. Since that time he had slowly weakened until the final dissolution came. Mr. Harris was a devout member of the Methodist church, having connected himself with that denomination early in life. He was a good, quiet generous man, and died as he had lived, an honest man and noble Christian gentleman.
Mr. Harris leaves a wife, with whom he had lived in happy wedlock fifty-seven years, besides a large family of children and relatives, the children numbering nine. There are Mrs. Nathan Eubanks of Aspen Hill; Mrs. Henry Malone of Lynnville; Mrs. Claude Ball, Athens, Ala.; Mrs. T. T. Newbill, Tarpley; Messrs. Robert, Alfred, R. H. (Dick), Drs. John and Will. Rev. Robert J. Craig preached the funeral at the residence Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, and all that was mortal of Robert S. Harris was laid in the cemetery at Pleasant Hill.
The Citizen extends sympathy to the bereaved ones.

I want to offer my humble tribute to the memory of that excellent Christian man, Charlie Harwell, who died Dec. 18, 1909, aged 40 years, 9 months, after lingering seven weeks with typhoid fever. He professed religion at Pisgah when only sixteen years of age and lived a consistent Christian life. He was a man of fine character, with a kind and sweet disposition, always cheerful and seemed to be happy, and tried to make everybody about him happy. Of course, he had his troubles like other men, also sorrow and grief, temptations and disappointments but was so confident of the fact that “all things work together for good to those that love the Lord,” that he always looked on the bright side of every thing. He was always willing and ready to help those that needed help. He was conscious until the very last and left this testimony. “I’m going home; the battle has been fought and the victory won, and I can meet God in peace.” With true Christian heroism he approached the grave, “like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.” When the end came it was sweetly calm and beautifully peaceful. Tis a sad thought to realize that he is dead, but we must not think of him as being dead, but just sleeping. How sweet it is for him to awake in that beautiful home on high, where parting, sickness, sorrow and death will never come.
May God bless the wife, father, mother, brother and sisters and help them to realize that God, “doeth all things well.”

HARWELL, Ada Bell Pickett The Pulaski Citizen 13 Oct 1910
Mrs. Elgar Harwell died at her home in the Bradshaw section Monday night and was buried at Center Point Tuesday. The burial services were conducted by Rev. G. L. Hensley. Mrs. Harwell is survived by her husband and young son. She was a most estimable young woman.

HARWELL, Ida Bell The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jun 1914
Miss Ida Bell Harwell, the fifteen-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock Harwell, died Saturday at her home at Minnowford and was buried Sunday at Kedron, after services at Kedron Church by Rev. Mr. Allen.

HARWELL, Junior Gray The Pulaski Citizen 09 Nov 1916
Junior Gray Harwell, aged about three years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harwell of Frankewing died Monday of typhoid meningitis and was buried at Old Zion Tuesday with religious services.
The sorrowing parents have much sympathy in their bereavement.

HARWELL, Kate The Pulaski Record 01 Dec 1904
Miss Kate Harwell, daughter of Rev. L. D. Harwell, aged about 32 years, died of consumption at the home of Neil Birdsong near Bunker Hill Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1904. Deceased was the sister of Mrs. Henry Aymett, Miss Mamie Harwell, Mrs. William Montgomery and Mrs. Neil Birdsong.
The funeral services were held at Pisgah at 11 o’clock yesterday morning, by Rev. T. A. Carden. Burial at Marks graveyard at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Miss Harwell was a member of the Methodist church and died in the Christian faith. She had been an invalid for some time, but bore her sufferings in a Christian spirit. She had many friends who grieve that she died so young.

HARWELL, Martha R. McKnight The Pulaski Citizen 06 Mar 1913
After a lengthy illness with cancerous affliction an aged lady, Mrs. Thomas Harwell, died Monday night, at the family residence at Bradshaw.
Mrs. Harwell was in her eightieth year. She had for a long time been a member of Zion Methodist Church, and the funeral was preached, and burial services were held at that church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. J. R. Holmes. She was the mother of five sons, who live near the home place at Bradshaw, and one daughter, Mrs. Della Holley. Before her marriage to Mr. Harwell, her maiden name was McKnight and a brother, Frank McKnight, also is sorely afflicted.

HARWELL, Mayes The Pulaski Citizen 16 Oct 1902
On October 7, 1902, death came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Harwell and took from them their dear boy, Mayes, who was 18 years, 6 months, and 15 days old. He was a sprightly young man and had many friends who are sad to think of Mayes Harwell as being dead and laid in the cold grave on Pisgah Hill. Mayes suffered much during his illness. Funeral services were conducted at Pisgah by Rev. Mr. Gardner, where the body was laid to rest. It has been said that no boy had more friends than Mayes Harwell, near his home in Aspen Hill. He had been a cripple for years and everybody seemed to have sympathy for him.
The Pulaski Citizen 09 Oct 1902
Mayes Harwell, son of W. L. Harwell, died at the home of his father at Aspen Hill, Monday night, aged about 17 years. He had been sick for two months. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. Chenault, and the burial was at Pisgah.

HARWELL, Mrs. Samuel The Pulaski Citizen 15 Jan 1914
Mrs. Samuel Harwell died Jan. 9th and was buried at the family grave yard Saturday 10th. Mrs. Harwell was 74 years of age and was a consistent member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband and three daughters, two sons and several grandchildren to whom much sympathy is extended.

HARWELL, Sam Lewisburg Tribune 20 Jun 1919
Mr. Sam Harwell died Tuesday night at the home of his son, Rufus Harwelll, after a short illness. He was over 80 years of age and was born and reared in Giles County. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stroud and the burial was in the old John Williams home place between Cedar Grove and Pulaski. Mr. Harwell is survived by two sons, Rufus and Walter Harwell, and three daughters, Mrs. Charlie Pittard, Mrs. Mattie Brewer and Mrs. Lillie Douglas. -Giles County Record

HARWELL, Sam Jr. The Pulaski Citizen 28 Apr 1904
Sam Harwell, Jr. died at his home near Cedar Grove Sunday of consumption, aged about 35. The burial occurred at Chestnut Grove Monday afternoon, after funeral services conducted by Rev. S. R. Logue.
Mr. Harwell, was a good citizen and is survived by his wife and three children who have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavements.

HARWELL, Sarah Jane Williams The Pulaski Citizen 15 Jan 1914
Mrs. Samuel Harwell died Jan. 9th at her home at Cedar Grove, after a long illness. She was seventy-four years of age, and is survived by her husband and three daughters, two sons and several grandchildren. Mrs. Harwell was a devout member of the Methodist Church, a good woman and kind wife and affectionate mother.
The burial took place at the family graveyard near Cedar Grove Saturday.

HARWELL, Sarah Ozelle The Pulaski Citizen 20 Jan 1910 “In Memory”

Last Tuesday night death came to the home of Wilkes W. Harwell and carried from earth to heaven his wife and loyal companion Sarah Ozelle Harwell, after a weary week’s suffering. Mrs. Harwel was born and reared in Giles County, joined the church at Mt. Zion early in life, was a devout member although in late years she was so weak she couldn’t attend like she wanted too, but she loved her church, its members, her pastor and was loyal to God till the last.
She was a loving mother who reared her children only as only a Christian mother can. She was a woman of great strength of character, her leading traits being firmness devotion to her family and church, good business judgement was a great help to the bereaved husband. Loyalty and good to her friends and neighbors was the way she lived. She died at the age of 58 years.
She was married many years ago and the union was blessed by seven children, five girls and two boys. Our hearts is in sympathy with these dear children. We know there is none can take the place of mother, how you miss that dear old face, how dear she does seem to you but let this be a consolation to you, mother has suffered her last pain, she has only gone on before and is waiting at the beautiful gate for you and me. how sweet will be the words spoken by mother if you all gain heaven to hear her say, they have all come.
After funeral services by Rev. Hensley, her pastor, she was laid to rest in Mt. Zion Cemetery where sweet throated birds will sing for years to come, but she will sleep on with nothing to disturb her resting place, but on the morning of resurrection her restless little body will rise clad in garments of white in beautiful robes that we all shall wear. Dear mother in Israel farewell.

HARWELL, Stith Capers Pisgah “Dandie” Pulaski Citizen July 18, 1901
There was a large crowd at the funeral and burial of Cape Harwell. Services were conducted by Rev. J. J. Shaw.

HARWELL, Will F. The Pulaski Citizen 02 Sep 1915
Will F. Harwell died Saturday afternoon of typhoid pneumonia at home ine the Pisgah locality and was buried at Pisgah Monday after services by Rev. L. Hosale.
Mr. Harwell was about 35 years old and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harwell. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Vera Park and one child, also three brothers.
Mr. Harwell had been an insurance agent here for several years, but resigned to return to the farm. He was sick about three weeks. Mr. Harwell was a member of the Methodist Church and was a quiet, gentlemanly young man, who had many friends who regret his death.

HARWELL, William G. The Pulaski Citizen 30 Jan 1902
William G. Harwell, a highly esteemed and substantial citizen of the Bradshaw locality, died Monday of intestinal strangulation after a brief illness.
He was a member of the Methodist church and Worshipful Master of Bradshaw Masonic lodge. His wife and several children survive him. He was an honorable Christian man and his death is much regretted.
The Citizen joins the many friends of the deceased in sincere sympathy for his bereaved family and relatives.

HARWELL, William G. The Pulaski Citizen 07 Mar 1912

William G. Harwell, aged 73, died about half past 9 o’clock, Monday night at his home at Aspen Hill, aged 73 years. The burial was at Maplewood Cemetery Tuesday after services by Rev. J. L. Kellum.
Mr. Harwell was a brother of the late Dr. T. B. Harwell and has resided with Thomas H. Banks. When only seven years old he had a spell of Check

HARWELL, William L. “Bud” Pulaski Citizen March 30, 1911
William L. “Bud” Harwell died Thursday at Aspen Hill and was buried at Pisgah Friday, Rev. G. M. Miller conducting services.
Mr. Harwell was about 64 years old and was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Harwell is survived by his wife and two sons, W. E. and Elmo Harwell. He was the brother of Harb, Lum and Budgeen Harwell, and was highly respected as a good man.
(h/o Sarah Frances Birdsong Harwell) Don’t know parents name. Fannie was the daughter of Freeman Gustavis and Cynthia Cardin Birdsong.

HEDRICKS, Lucy Ann The Pulaski Citizen 08 Nov 1917
Mrs. Lucy Ann Hedricks, 74 years of age, died at Prospect Saturday and the remains were interred in the Elliott Graveyard Sunday. Mrs. Hedricks had been a sufferer for some time with tuberculosis, and while her death was not unexpected, it was a severe shock to her relatives and many friends. Limestone Democrat.

HENDRIX, Josie The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1900
Campbellsville-A sad accident occurred in the Hebron community on Saturday the 7th ins., Miss Josie Hendrix was shot by her brother Eddie who was fooling with a pistol supposed to be unloaded. The ball took effect in her left side injuring one lung. She has pneumonia in the right lung and there is but little hope of her recovery.
The Pulaski Citizen 25 Jan 1900
Miss Josie Hendrix, who was accidently shot with a pistol, died on Tuesday the 16th inst., after more than a week’s suffering. She was a deserving young lady of the Hebron community and all regret her untimely death.

HICKMAN, Harriet Reasonover The Pulaski Citizen 29 Jan 1914
Mrs. James Hickman of Big Creek, formerly Mrs. Harriet Reasonover of Lynnville, died very suddenly Friday morning of heart failure, aged 60 years. Mr. and Mrs. Hickman were alone, when she died and Mr. Hickman had to go some little distance to summon assistance. She had been sick of grippe, but her condition was not considered serious and her death was a great shock. The couple were married in Pulaski just before Christmas. She was a member of the Methodist Church. After funeral services Saturday by Rev. Mr. Seay, the burial occurred at the Minnow Branch graveyard.

HOLLIS, John LaFayette The Pulaski Citizen 05 Jan 1905

John LaFayette Hollis died Thursday at the home of his parents near Center Point. The burial was at the Center Point graveyard Friday. Mr. Hollis was a bright and promising young man and his death is regretted by many friends.

HOLT, John R. The Pulaski Citizen 14 Jan 1904
Thursday afternoon the spirit of John R. Holt took its flight, and the struggle between life and death which had been going on with doubtful result for several weeks was ended.
The strong man with finely developed muscular body had become weak as a little child before the end came, but the mind was clear to the last. He had an attack of typhoid fever, and before he had regained enough strength to withstand another serious illness an abscess formed on the liver, causing death.
John R. Holt, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Holt, of Goodspring. He married several years ago, Miss Metta Garner, daughter of Abe Garner and by his death a widowed mother and three children are left in sorrow.
John Holt had been superintendent of the Giles County Work House for five years, and if had lived would have been reelected without opposition.
The body was buried Friday at the Fogg graveyard, after funeral services at the Cedar Grove Methodist Church where he had been a consistent member. He was also an Odd Fellow and loved the order. After funeral services in the church, the body was buried by the Odd Fellows with the simple, yet beautiful ceremony of the lodge.

HOLT, Laura Gilliam The Pulaski Citizen 02 Apr 1914
Mrs. J. F. Holt after a lingering illness died at her home in Pulaski Wednesday night March 25, age about sixty eight years and ten months.
Mrs. Holt had been a consistent member of the Christian Church for about thirty five years. Mr. and Mrs. Holt were married when quite young. They lived together as man and wife for more than forty years, raising a family of three daughters, two of whom are married, Mrs. Ola Holston of Chattanooga and Mrs. Ella Watson of Bunker Hill, and Miss Reba Holt who lives at home with her father.
After funeral services at the home Friday morning, conducted by elder J. T. Clark, the body was laid to rest in Maplewood, followed by a long procession of sympathizing friends of the family.

HOLT, Mildred The Pulaski Citizen 10 Dec 1914
Miss Mildred Holt died at her home in the Bunker Hill locality on Wednesday of last week and was buried at the Nave graveyard Thursday after service by Rev. L. Hosale, of Pisgah.
Miss Holt was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Yancy Holt, and was just merging into a beautiful young womanhood. About five months ago she was stricken with typhoid fever, from which she never recovered, bearing her weeks of suffering with Christian fortitude.

HOLT, Sarah Fogg The Pulaski Citizen 15 Aug 1912
Friends of the family were greatly shocked Sunday to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. R. W. Holt at her home near Good Springs.

Mrs. Holt was apparently well as usual Saturday. She was over at the store conducted by her sons, returning home in the afternoon, and retiring as usual at night. Mr. Holt was awake about 10 o’clock and that time did not notice anything wrong. He awoke again at 2 o’clock and was horrified to fine Mrs. Holt cold in death. She had passed away probably without a struggle between 11 o’clock and 2 o’clock. She had on former occasions had slight attacks of heart trouble, and it is supposed the tire heart just quietly ceased to beat and the brittle thread of life snapped.
It was one of the saddest, most pathetic scenes when her stalwart sons assembled at the home Sunday morning and realized that mother was gone. We have on other occasions remarked upon this unusual family-a large family of boys, all grown to manhood and each a magnificent specimen of large, vigorous manly men. And to see these men shaken with sorrow at the bedside of her who for many years has been the centre and idol of the home, was a scene that filled the eyes of strong men with tears, and their heart with sympathy.
After funeral services at Cedar Grove Monday conducted by her pastor, J. K. Lee, assisted by Rev. John Durrett, long a friend and neighbor of the family, the remains were interred at the Fogg Cemetery. The funeral was attended by a large crowd and many beautiful florals attested the popularity of this good woman.
Quite a number of people went out from Pulaski to attend the funeral, and to pay a last tribute of respect and to mingle tears of sympathy with those of the bereaved family.

HOPKINS, Frank The Pulaski Citizen 5 Apr 1900
Gray Hopkins received a telegram yesterday morning announcing the sudded death of his brother, Frank Hopkins at his home, Rockdale, Texas, Tuesday, April 3. No particulars are given.
Frank Hopkins was raised in this county and has many friends have who will be grieved to learn the sad news of his sudden death. He was a genial, warm-hearted friend, a high toned gentleman, possessing the characteristics of the Hopkins family.

HOUSTON, F. N. The Pulaski Citizen 26 Mar 1914 Bradshaw and McBurg “Dr. Love”
On March 17th, 1914, Esq. Houston surrendered all claims on mortality. He was born at Lewisburg, Marshall County, December 8, 1836, which makes him a little over seventy seven years old at the time of his death. He was in the Civil War, after which he came to Pulaski, and was in the revenue department four years.
In 1866, he was married to Miss Sarah Abernathy, and to this union ten children were born, eight daughters and two sons, all of whom survive. But Miss Colle is the only single child at home. After leaving Pulaski, he located at Bradshaw and was elected magistrate in 1882, and served in that capacity twenty-four years. This proves that he was very popular with the people. He became a good judge of law, and his counsel was sought. He was a strong man physically, mentally and his personality commanded respect.
He professed faith in Christ about thirty years ago, and has been a faithful soldier of the Cross as a member of the Baptist Church at Center Point.

On Tuesday he was at Bradshaw store and took dinner with his son, Bud Houston and wife and walked home in the afternoon, took a seat by the fire and told his wife that he felt better. But in a few minutes Mrs. Houston, who was seated near by, heard him make a noise, she then spoke to him, but he made no answer. She called her daughter, but all was over, the Lamp of Life had gone out, leaving his wife and daughter alone in their solitude.
A large crowd attended the funeral, which was conducted by Rev. J. H. Holmes and Maut Harwell at Zion. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved family, and may the hand of God’s providence guide them to the end.

HOUZE, Mrs. Henry The Pulaski Citizen 04 Mar 1909
Mrs. Henry Houze of 315 Main Street died Tuesday afternoon at the age of 75 years. In 1851 she was married to Mr. Henry Houze, whom she leaves behind her. During all their long life together this is the first death to occur in a family of eight children.
Mrs. Houze was a fine Christian woman and a member of the Tulip Street Methodist Church. Her sweet and charitable nature drew to her many friends all of whom deeply mourn her loss. Mrs. Houze had not been in the best of health for a long time, but her sudden death was totally unexpected and caused a shock to all her relatives and friends.
The funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon.
Suriviving her are her husband, one son, William P. Houze, and seven daughters, Mrs. Minnie Norman, Mrs. Charles G. Allen, Mrs. R. A. Halleyy of Chicago, Mrs. C. B. Hall, Misses Annie, Dora and Edna Houze. Seven grandchildren also survive her.- Thursday’s Banner

HOWARD, W. J. The Pulaski Citizen 8 Jan 1969
W. J. Howard, aged eighty-three years, died last Wednesday at his home near Prospect, and was buried at the family graveyard Thursday. Mr. Howard was a native of Kentucky, but had been a resident of Giles County for many years. For several years he was a valuable member of the county court. He was a useful citizen, and his passing away causes regret to a wide acquaintance. Surviving Mr. Howard are his sons, Robert, Edward, Wesley and his daughters, Mrs. Will Davis, and Mrs. W. R. Jones of this county, and Mrs. W. J. Surls of Athens, Ala.

HUNTER, Mahlon White The Pulaski Citizen 25 Jun 1914
Mahlon Hunter, aged about 19, died at the home of his grandfather, Mr. Sanford White at Prospect Monday afternoon about 5 o’clock following an operation for appendicitis. The burial was at Pleasant Hill Tuesday after services by Rev. G. R. Allen.
Mr. Hunter was a bright and promising man who would have made his mark had he lived. He was the son of Whit Hunter, his mother having died some years ago, and a brother of Miss Ethel Hunter of Pulaski.
He had assisted in the post-office at Prospect at various times and was popular with all who knew him. The bereaved have the sympathy of the community on the occasion of this young man’s death.

INGRAM, Tom The Pulaski Citizen 1 Jan 1914
Tom Ingram, of the Brick Church community, died Saturday and was buried at the family graveyard at Odd Fellows Hall, Sunday.
Mr. Ingram is survvied by one married daughter, and a sister, Mrs. J. M. Bowden, his wife having died several years ago.

JETER, Allie May The Pulaski Citizen 8 Feb 1900
Lynnville—Allie May Jeter, the 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Jeter, died at their home in this place Tuesday morning of pneumonia. She was a beautiful curly haired child, and her death is a sad blow to her parents, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow. After prayers by Rev. Robert S. Brown, the remains were tenderly laid to rest in Lynnwood Cemetery Wednesday morning.

JOHNSON, Child The Pulaski Citizen 12 Apr 1900
A little daughter of George Johnson who formerly lived here but now lives in Decatur, was accidently drowned by falling in a well Saturday. The body was brought her Sunday and buried at Maplewood with services by Rev. W. J. Cherry.

JOHNSON, R. H. The Pulaski Citizen 8 Jan 1914
R. H. Johnson, the venerable father of W. H. Johnson of the 8th District, died at his home Tuesday evening about 4 o’clock. Mr. Johnson had reached a very ripe old age, lacking only a few months of ninety years. He was one of the old time citizens for many years one of the pillars of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Sharon.
The body was buried at the family graveyard on the home place yesterday after funeral services conducted by his old friend and neighbor, Rev. J. T. Kellum.

JONES, Andrew Jackson The Pulaski Citizen 26 Dec 1912
A. J. “Uncle Jack” Jones, as he was familiarly called by his friends, died suddenly at his home near Minor Hill, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, his sudden death being a sincere shock to his neighbors. He had not been feeling well for a day or two, but was up going around the place, looking after some work. He ate dinner as usual on Saturday and went to his bed and lay down. When some member of the family went to arouse him they found that he was dead. Heart trouble is said to have been the cause. Mr. Jones was over 83 years old, and had lived an exemplary life, being kind and charitable to those who needed alms, and was liked by all who knew him for his goodness of heart. Just two months since his wife passed into the beyond and had expressed himself that he too soon would follow.
The funeral was conducted Monday by Rev. Mr. Hendrix of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and the interment was beside his wife at Pleasant Hill graveyard. Mr. Jones leaves five children, all grown and married, two sisters, Mrs. M. Bassham and Miss Fannie Jones of this county and one brother residing in Texas.
In the death of “Uncle Jack” Jones, Giles County loses one of its best citizens. Peace to his dust.

JONES, Chapley Wilkes The Pulaski Citizen 5 Nov 1914
Chapley W. Jones, died Thursday at his home in the Pleasant Hill section of pneumonia, aged about fifty-four years. The burial was at Pleasant Hill Saturday, Rev. G. R. Allen conducting the services. Mr. Jones was highly respected by a wide circle of friends as a good man and citizen. He is survived by his wife and six children and his brothers, Felix Jones of Giles County and Millard Jones of Florida.

JONES, Charles Buford The Pulaski Citizen 07 Jun 1906
Charles Buford Jones, aged 11, died at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Jones on Blue Creek after an illness of several weeks of stomach trouble, though he had not been in good health for some time.
The burial was at the Kincaid graveyard.

JONES, Elizabeth Amanda Reagin The Pulaski Citizen 1 Mar 1900
Mrs. Jones, of Stella, mother of Adam Jones, died Friday and was buried the following day at Mt. Carmel with religious services. Mrs. Jones was a good woman and a devout Methodist. We extend sympathy to the bereaved and regret that we were unable to obtain information in regard to Mrs. Jones’ death.

JONES, Martha M. Hanna The Pulaski Citizen 7 Nov 1912
Mrs. A. J. Jones, aged 82 years, and wife A. Jack Jones, died Saturday morning of pneumonia and the infirmities of age, at her home near Stella, on Tacket’s Branch. Besides her husband, five children, all grown, survive her. Mrs. Jones was a good woman and a good neighbor and her presence will be greatly missed by a large concourse of friends. The funeral was conducted Sunday morning at Pleasant Hill church by Rev. Mr. Hendrix of the Cumberland Church and the body was laid to rest in the adjoining church yard.

JUDKINS, Mattie Octavene The Pulaski Citizen 07 Jun 1907
The friends of Miss Mattie Octavene Judkins, daughter of John W. Judkins were shocked to hear of her death whic occurred in Nashville on Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock at an infirmary where whe had gone for surgical treatment.
Funeral services were conducted at the family residence yesterday morning by Rev. W. H. Beasley followed by interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Judkins was in the bloom and beauty of a useful young life and her death is generally deplored.

KELLUM, Sophronia Wilkes The Pulaski Citizen 1 Jan 1914
Mrs. Sophronia Wilkes Kellum, wife of J. E. Kellum and mother of Mrs. R. T. Hickman died Sunday night at 12 o’clock at the residence of her son-in-law, postmaster, R. T. Hickman, aged 58 years. Mrs. Kellum had been seriously ill for only a few days and her death came as a shock to her family and friends. She was an excellent Christian woman with a generous and unselfish heart and a noble soul. Many are the friends who recall her good deeds and kindness to all who came in contact with her. She never thought of self, but went about doing good with never a thought of her own worth. She was a devoted wife and mother and much heart felt sympathy goes out to the bereaved husband and daughter in their irreparable loss. Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. H. M. Jarvis, pastor of the Methodist Church, followed by interment at Lynnwood Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and daughter, Mrs. Hickman, one sister, Mrs. Vol Rogers of Cornersville and two brothers, Luther and C. B. Wilkes.

KENNEDY, Joe The Pulaski Citizen 31 Dec 1914
Joe Kennedy died at his home in the Chicken Creek section Thursday and was buried Friday at Mt. Moriah after services by Rev. J. K. Lee.
Mr. Kennedy would have been 73 years of age had he lived until today, Dec.31. He had been failing in health for several years and had been confined to bed for several months. His wife died some years ago.
Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Methodist Church and of John H. Woolridge Camp and Bivouac, having been a member of the Third Tennessee Regiment in the Confederate army in which he was wounded at the battle of Fort Donelson. He was a good citizen, an honest man and an intelligent, energetic and successful farmer.
Mr. Kennedy is survived by his sister, Mrs. Milda Voorhies and the following named children: Mrs. R. L. Parsons, of Decatur; Mrs. C. A. Dennis, Frank Richard and Miss Katherine Kennedy who reside at Colorado Springs, Colo., and Joe Tom Kennedy of Pulaski, who now resides at the old home place.
Friends sympathize with the bereaved family.

KERSEY, Ada The Pulaski Citizen 30 Jan 1902
The friends of Miss Ada Kersey, and they were many, were very much grieved when the announcement of her death, which occurred about 7:30 p.m., last Saturday at the home of Mrs. Cheatham, just north of the Christian church.
Miss Kersey had for a long time been connected with the business houses of Mrs. M. Houston and R. H. Jones, and was recognized as a business young woman of more than ordinary ability.
She was a most modest and refined young woman, the daughter of Mrs. Della Kersey, and sister to Otis Kersey. She was a member of the Methodist Church and of Ivy Rebekah Lodge.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon by Revs. J. W. Cherry and S. W. Kendrick, after which the burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
The Citizen extends sincere sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.

KING, Cleo The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1900
Miss Cleo King, daughter of Wilkes King of Conway, and niece of A. L. King of Pulaski, aged 18 years, died of pulmonary trouble on the morning of January 9. Miss Cleo had been in bad health for several months, yet bore her suffering with a Christian spirit. The burial took place in the family burying ground.

KING, J. Wilkes The Pulaski Citizen 8 Aug 1907
J. Wilkes King died at his home in ninth district on Wednesday of last week aged about 69 years. Mr. King’s health has been failing for several months his trouble being pulmonary complaint.
Burial was had at the Dunnivant graveyard with Masonic honors, after funeral service, which was conducted by Rev. J. B. Cheak.

Mr. King was a soldier in the Confederate army and had the reputation of being possessed of personal courage and great physical strength. Mr. King was a good citizen and successful and substantial farmer and had been married three times. His last wife and several children survive. The Citizen join the many friends of the family in sincere, sympathy on account of their great bereavement.
KING, Lewis A. The Pulaski Citizen 12 Apr 1900
Lewis A. King died at his home near Bunker Hill, Tuesday evening about 6 o’clock, aged about 74 years.
Mr. King had been a sufferer for nearly 30 years from asthma, but his wonderful vitality married him through all these years of suffering.
He leaves a wife, and five grown children, namely, Mrs. Poston, Mrs. Wallace, Miss Mollie King, John C. King, of Pulaski and J. B. King of Nashville.
Mr. King was highly esteemed as a man, neighbor and Christian gentleman. was a member of the Methodist Church and the Masonic fraternity.
The burial will take place today at the Ezell graveyard. The Citizen regrets the death of this good citizen and extends sympathy to his family.

KRAPP, L. R. The Pulaski Citizen 15 Jan 1914
L. R. Krapp, former proprietor of Krapp Springs, who for six years has made his home with his daughter at Cedar Grove south of Pulaski, died Monday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock.
The deceased had been in very feeble health for several weeks but was apparently as well as usual Monday. He ate his dinner with relish but began failing in the afternoon, and the flickering flame of life went out as the day closed.
The body was buried at Moriah Tuesday afternoon with funeral services conducted by Rev. T. E. Hudson.
L. R. Krapp came to Giles County some fifteen years ago, coming here from Jackson, Tenn., where he formerly lived and worked as a railroad engineer. With advancing age and feeble health he gave up railroad work and bought the Krapp Springs property where he made improvements and lived for about ten years when he sold the property and went to live with a married daughter.
He was a member of the Masonic lodge and loved the principles of Masonary but on account of feeble health and advanced age did not often enjoy the privilege of meeting with the lodge in Pulaski where he held his membership.

LANCASTER, W. E. The Pulaski Citizen 10 May 1900
Dr. W. E. Lancaster was born in Franklin County, N. C., Nov. 12, 1814, and died at his home, Pisgah, Giles County, Tenn., April 23, 1900. He came to this county when about sixteen years of age, and read medicine under old Dr. Fields and practiced with him about eight years. He continued the regular practice of physic for more than fifty years, going nighe and day to rich and poor alike. He was a charter member of the Odd Fellows lodge, No. 12, also a charter member of Bradshaw Masonic Lodge. He was a fine man of sound judgment and good nerve and a leading physician in his county. He joined the Methodist church, Pisgah, July 22, 1895, and died in the faith of the Gospel of Christ. Thus passed away the last one of the original settlers of the Pisgah neighborhood. He was devoted to his children and grandchildren and they were no less devoted to him In his sickness he had every attention that could be given him by loving children, kind neighbors and his medical brethren, but the long used machinery of his “earthly tabernacle” was so worn that it was beyond human skill to repair it, and “the silver cord was loosed and the golden bowl was broken and the weary wheels of life stood still,” and the spirit returned to God who gave it April 23, 1900, at 8 p. m. He was buried in the Pisgah Cemetery, April 24, with the beautiful church service from the church and Masonic services at the grave. John H. Nichols.

LANIER, Ella Holt The Pulaski Citizen 21 May 1902
Mrs. Ella Holt Lanier, wife of Neil S. Lanier, died at her home at Bunker Hill Tuesday and was buried at the Indian Creek Baptist graveyard yesterday. Mrs. Lanier was a good woman and will be greatly missed by her family and neighbors.

LAUGHMILLER, Etha The Pulaski Citizen 8 Jun 1911
Miss Etha Laughmiller aged about fifteen years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Laughmiller, of Stella died of appendicitis Sunday and was buried at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Monday after services by Rev.Mr. Halley.
Miss Laughmiller was a popular young lady and the bereaved family have much sympathy on account of her death just in the early bloom of life.

LAWSON, Callie Holt The Pulaski Citizen 15 Mar 1900
Mrs. Callie Lawson, widow of Clay Lawson, died Thursday at her home in Jones’ addition of typhoid fever, after a long illness. Mrs. Lawson’s husband died about two years ago and recently she moved to town, having bought a little home near the Institute, hoping to secure employment as dressmaker or milliner, and send her four little children to school. The burial occurred Friday at the Lawson graveyard, near the Allen farm south of town, with services by Rev. W. J. Bruce, as Mrs. Lawson was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Relatives will provide for the orphaned children.

LONG, Elnora Reynolds The Pulaski Citizen 29 Jan 1914
Mrs. Elnora Reynolds Long, wife of James T. Long, departed this life Saturday afternoon at 6 o’clock at her home a quarter of a mile west of town, after and illness of sixteen days. The cause of her death was double pneumonia. Mrs. Long made a strong fight against the unwelcome visitor. She was a most consisent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, holding her membership at Campbellsville. She was an ideal helpmate to her husband, and devoted mother to her children, and a neighbor who loved her friends.
Mrs. Long was forty-one years old, and is survived by her husband and four children, two little boys and two little girls, and a brother, Allie Reynolds, of Pulaski.
The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. T. E. Hudson. Burial at Mt. Moriah.

LOVELL, Mary Jane “Polly” The Pulaski Citizen 22 Mar 1900
On Friday March 16, “Aunt Polly” Lovell, wife of E. T. Lovell, died of pneumonia in four or five days after she was stricken. “Aunt Polly” as we all called her, professed faith in Christ and joined the M. E. Church, South, in childhood, and remained a member until her death. On Saturday at Taylor’s Chapel, a large concourse of relatives and friends and neighbors met to pay the last sad tribute to “Aunt Polly,” and where the funeral services were fittingly and appropriately conducted by the Rev. Albert Holt, Billy Lovell and W. J. Stewart, after which the remains of sister Lovell were carried to the Gibsonville cemetery, and laid to rest. Sleep on “Aunt Polly” until the Resurrection morn, when in the ____ness of life unto the glorious Son of God, you may be reunited with the loved one you have left behind. We deeply sympathize with the broken hearted family.

LOYD, Hannah Davis The Pulaski Citizen 8 Aug 1901
On Tuesday morning, July 30, 1901, Mrs. Hannah Loyd breathed her last. She was the daughter of Thomas and Bettie Davis and a sister of Dr. James Davis, of Fayetteville, Mrs. Dr. Kennedy and Miss Beulah Davis. Mrs. Loyd was born and reared ner here, and was married to Mr. Loyd about thirty-one years ago. She leaves a husband and three children, one of whom is very sick now.
It is one of the greatest trials of life to give up this loving wife and true helpmeet. She long to live for her children and even while the chilling breath of death was upon her she had her familynearest her heart.
The husband and children will miss her in the accustomed place. Home is lonely and desolate to them, but they have a stronger tie in heaven. The light has gone out from the home, but it shines brighter there. God gives us our loved ones and for His own good purpose he takes them from us.
On Wednesday at Bee Spring, the church she loved and where she gave her heart to God, her frail body was laid to rest. The lowly bed was covered with flowers. We will miss her, but she sleeps well. God comfort the husband and children. S. Bunker Hill, August 5, 1901

LOYD, Solon The Pulaski Citizen 15 Aug 1901
Whereas, it has pleased an All wise God in His infinite goodness and mercy to take from our number in the Bee Spring Sunday school on Friday, August 9, 1901, Solon Loyd, and while we submit to the dealings of a Divine Providence in His wonderful ways with the childen of men, we bow our heads in sorrow , and while our hearts bleed, pause this Sabbath morning at the new made grave of our comrade to strew fresh flowers of affection thereon.
We feel that Solon’s death is only a departure and his absence from our number means his presence in the great Sunday school where the friend of children is the teacher and the Savior of man is the superintendent.
The intermediate department of our school will not only miss the presence and magnetism he gave but will long for the force of character that he put in every interest of that department.

MACLIN, Morton M. (Pone) The Pulaski Citizen30 Aug 1906
M. M. (Pone ) Mac Lin died at his home in South Pulaski, about 6 o’clock Friday morning August 24, aged 67 years. Mr. Maclin had been in declining health for the past two or three years, notably so for the past few months.

Funeral services were conducted at the residence Saturday morning by Rev. W. R. Richardson, who also said the burial service at the Maclin grave yard in the 8th district, where the burial occurred, members of John H. Woldridge camp, participating in the rites.
Mr. Maclin was a good citizen and a good man. For many years he was engaged in the undertaking business with James T. Oakes, the late J. R. Bumpass, but more recently with J. L Harris.
His war record was that of a good soldier and loyal Southerner, in the Third Tennessee Regiment.
Mr. MacLin was a kind hearted man, who was always ready to render aid to those on beds of sickness and in distress.
He is survived by his wife and a daughter, Mrs. Eslick of Muskogee, I T. and Robert, an older brother. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Church and held a $3000 policy in the National Union.
The floral tributes on his grave were beautiful and many.

MAPLES, Rebecca Gilbert The Pulaski Citizen 29 Apr 1909
Mrs. Rebecca Maples died at the home of Mr. Harris Rogers in this place last Wednesday afternoon, after a prolonged illness mostly from the giving away of nature, at the advanced age of eighty-three.
Mrs. Maples was the widow of Malcolm G. Maples, for many years one of the wealthiest and most successful farmers, living in the north west part of the county, near Bethel, Tenn. She was a Gilbert before she was wedded to the man with whom she lived for more than fifty years, a member of the leading family of the southern part of Giles County. She was a woman of most excellent qualities, both of head and heart. She reared a large family, all of whom but two daughters, Mrs. Gipson and Miss Carrie Maples, have passed over the river and were waiting the coming of the old mother, who has been patiently waiting the summons for many weary months.
Mrs. Maples leaves a number of devoted grandchildren, to whom she was greatly attached, and who made her declining years very happy by their loving care and dutiful attention. No wish of hers ever went ungratified if it were at all possible and when the last hours came they surrounded her couch and watched the flickering of the spark that kept the feeble body lit with life, until at last the flash went out and they had only left the old tenement of clay.
Her remains were carried to the Gilbert graveyard in Giles County, near Bethel, Tenn., where sleeps the husband of whom she plighted her trothin the full bloom of a beautiful young womanhood, and children whom she reared and saw go out before her time to depart, are buried. There she was laid away and her mound covered with fragrant flowers of the early spring, but her memory will ever live in the hearts of her children and grandchildren, and her life and character will be an inspiration to those who are left behing. To emulate her life will be a sufficient guarantee of a life of devotion and self-sacrifice on the part of those who mourn her death.—-Alabama Courier

MARKS, Almus E. The Pulaski Citizen 24 Jun 1915
Almus E. Marks, died at his home in the Aspen Hill section Friday morning as the result of a stroke of paralysis sustained over a year ago. The burial was at Maplewood Cemetery Saturday after funeral services at the residence by Rev. R. N. Chenault.

Mr. Marks was one of Giles County’s best citizen and had long been a member of the Methodist Church and had been active in church work, being for many years an official of the church.
Mr. Marks is survived by his second wife formerly Mrs. Sims, and three sons, J. T. “Babe” Marks and Claude Marks of Giles County and J. B. Marks of Delrose. Hughey and Fred Marks of Pulaski are grandsons.
Mr. Marks was in the 70th year of his age and his life has been one of usefulness.

MARKS, Carrol M. The Pulaski Citizen 25 Jan 1900
Carrol M. Marks, an old and highly esteemed citizen of the Blooming Grove vicinity, died at his home Friday of la grippe. He was the son of the late Edward Marks and a brother of Squire Maclin Marks.
The funeral services were conducted Saturday at Blooming Grove Church by Rev. Willis Brown, assisted by Rev. J. H. Nichols, and the burial occurred at the old Marks graveyard. His wife and two daughters survive him. We extend sympathy to them and other relatives.

MARKS, James T. “Babe” The Pulaski Citizen 23 Jan 1919
J. T. “Babe” Marks well known and popular citizen of Giles County died at his home near Tarpley, Monday night, after a short illness extending over about a week.
Mr. Marks had served as Constable or deputy sheriff much of the time for many years and was often selected to serve the courts or grand jury. Thus he came in contact with citizens from all parts of the county and hundreds of friends will be grieved to learn of his death.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. S. Stroud and the burial was at the Marks family graveyard Tuesday.

MARKS, Lewis F. The Pulaski Citizen 27 Jun 1907
Lewis F. Marks was killed at Birmingham Monday by a live wife, while at work for the Peoples Telephone Company.
The body was brought here and interred at the family graveyard on Chicken Creek, Revs. P. A. Sowell and Elder M. H. Northcross conducting services.
Mr. Marks was a son of Mrs. Albert Spivey, his father, P. Marks having died a long time ago. He was an excellent young man and is survived by his wife and one child. He had recently been promoted.

MARKS, Lewis H. The Pulaski Citizen 14 Mar 1907
Lewis H. Marks of Antoinette died yesterday morning about 7:30 o’clock, at his home near Antoinette, aged 65 years.
The burial will occur today at 11 o’clock at the family burying grounds, services to be conducted by Rev. W. A. Stroud.
Mr. Marks was a Confederate soldier having enlisted in the First Tenn. Regt. later being transferred to Forrest’s Cavalry. He was the son of Lewis H. and Sallie Marks.

Mr. Marks was twice married. His first wife was Miss Leona Clark, of Brick Church, of which union two children survive, L. M. Marks and Mrs. B. M. Burch, of Decatur.
His second wife was miss Lizzie Bass, who with eight children survive him.
He was for many years a member of Friendship Methodist Church, and was a very active and successful farmer up to six or seven years ago, since which time he has been gradually failing in health. His death while expected was a severe shock to his family, his being the first death since his second marriage.
He was a devoted father and and an affectionate husband and will be greatly missed.

MARKS, Mary E. Brown The Pulaski Citizen 17 Mar 1910
After a long and painful illness which she bore with a Christian spirit, Mrs. J. T. (Babe) Marks died at her home near Tarpley about 11 o’clock Monday night. The burial was at the Marks graveyard Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Marks is survived by her husband, Deputy Sheriff J. T. Marks and two sons, Jones Marks of Tarpley and Tom Marks of Texas.
Mrs. Marks was a faithful and devoted wife and mother; a good neighbor and a Christian woman.

MARKS, Sue May The Pulaski Citizen 26 Dec 1907
Miss Sue May Marks, daughter of John W. Marks of Antoinette, died Friday and was buried in the family graveyard with religious services.
Miss Marks was 15 years of age, and was bright and promising until lung disease fastened its blight upon her.

MARTIN, John Miller The Pulaski Citizen 22 Feb 1900
John Miller Martin, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Martin died at the home of his parents in Pulaski, Sunday, aged about one year. The little fellow had been in poor health for some time. The burial occurred at Maplewood Monday.

MARTIN, T. G. The Pulaski Citizen 1 Mar 1900
Lynnville—T. G. Martin, a well known citizen of the Roberson Fork vicinity, died Feb. 20 of consumption. He returned about two weeks ago from Nevada, Mo., where he had gone for treatment in the American School of Magnetic Healing. On his return he seemed to be slightly improved, but he grew worse almost immediately and death soon followed. Rev. S. H. Polk conducted the funeral services and the remains were interred in the Roberson Fork cemetery.

MATTHEWS, Jeffie The Pulaski Citizen 1 Mar 1900
Lynnville-Miss Jeffie Matthews, the 14 year old daughter of Elbert Matthews of Yokley, died Monday night of typhoid fever. The burial occurred at Glenwood graveyard Wednesday morning, after funeral services by Rev. E. B. Surface.

MAY, Thomas Haywood The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1912
The many friends here of Thomas Haywood May were shocked Monday morning to learn of his sudden death which took place about half past 9 o’clock at his home on South Third Street.
Mr. May had arisen as usual, and after eating breakfast complained of a pain in his left side and decided to lie down on his bed awhile. One of his daughters prepared a mustard plaster which he applied. The young lady had occasion to leave the room a short while afterward and on her return found that her father had quietly passed into the peaceful sleep of death.
Mr. May had been a great sufferer with rheumatism for the past year or more and it is presumed that the disease affected his heart.
He assisted at Murray & Bennett’s jewelry store during the Christmas trade and seemed to be better than for some time past.
Funeral serices were conducted at the residence Tuesday morning by Rev. M.S. Kennedy assisted by Rev. G.A. Morgan and the burial was at Maplewood beside the grave of his wife who predeceased him a number of years ago and that of the young son who died more recently.
Mr. May was a son of the late J. Pink May and his mother and four brothers and three sisters survive. The former are Gil T. May, R. Boone May, Al May, of Nashville, and Marvin May of Louisville. The latter are Mesdames A. Sam Abernathy and Ed. F. McKissack of Pulaski, and Mrs. W. W. Bush of Nashville. He was also a half brother of Dr. J.P. May of Aspen Hill, Chas. W. May of Pulaski, and Mrs. Alonzo Westmoreland of California. He was aged 52 years.
For many years in his young manhood Mr. May was associated with his father in the leading book and jewelry store here and of later years he was engaged in various vacations (sic), being in the furniture business here and at Decatur, more recently being connected with the Nashville
Bottling Works. He traveled two or three years for the Sward Medicine Co.
Mr. May was a man of genial disposition and affable manner and was always very popular. He was eight times elected Mayor of Pulaski, the last time being in 1901. That he retained his popularity was shown in the recent race for Mayor which he lost by only five votes.
Thomas H. May was a warm-hearted, whole-souled man, who has many good deeds and acts of kindness to his credit, and although he must have suffered much in the past year or two, he strove to keep up his jovial disposition and not worry others with his troubles.
The bereaved families and aged mother have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow and especially is this true of the six bright dutiful orphaned daughters, including Mrs. John H. Black.
Peace to the dust of Thomas H. May.

MAYS, Calvin The Pulaski Citizen 06 Feb 1902 Indian Creek “Hill Billy”
The friends of Calvin Mays here were painfully shocked to hear of his death which occurred at Spring Hill Saturday night after a brief illness of pneumonia. Calvin was a noble young man and well thought of by every body. To the family we extend sympathy an despecialy to his aged grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca McCracken who raised him from infancy who is past 92 years of age and quite feeble at this time. The body was laid to rest at the family burying ground at 10:30 Monday. Burial services by Rev. J. J. Shaw.

McCANLESS, William T. The Pulaski Citizen 07 Jun 1906
William T. McCanless died Tuesday night at his home at Young after several weeks illness with typhoid fever and complications. The burial occurred at the family graveyard yesterday after funeral services by Revs. A. M. Ezell and G. E. Eubank.

Mr. McCanless was the son of the late Frank McCanless and was a quiet, unassuming hard working and God fearing man. He was in his 57th year.
He is survived by his wife and a little daughter, who have the sympathy of the community.

McCORMICK, Anna Bell Ray The Pulaski Citizen 07 Jun 1906
Mrs. E. C. McCormick, wife of Professor Coach McCormick, died at her home near DeRay and was buried Friday at Pisgah, Rev. T. A. Carden conducting funeral services.’
Mrs. McCormick had been in poor health for some time. She was a pious church member and a devoted wife and mother, who will be sadly missed by her husband and children.

McCORMICK, James H. Pulaski Citizen May 34, 1900
Harvey McCormick, an old and highly esteemed citizen of the Pisgah community, died at his home Saturday and was buried at the Pisgah Cemetery Sunday afternoon by the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a member. There were also services by Rev. Mr. Kincaid.
Mr. McCormick was a faithful member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and had been for 60 of the 78 years of his life, and was the oldest member of Bradshaw Masonic lodge. He was father of Porter McCormick, of Pulaski.While living in Pulaski some two years ago, Mr. McCormick sustained a fall, breaking his thigh from which he suffered greatly, and in fact has been very feeble ever since. Death was not unexpected and came as a result from suffering. The Citizen extends it’s sympathy to the family.

McCORD, Margery Ann Shappard The Pulaski Citizen 15 Jan 1914
Mrs. Margery Ann McCord, widow of the late L. W. McCord died at her home on West Jefferson Street Saturday afternoon from cerebral hemmorhage. She was stricken Friday, becoming suddenly unconscious from the effect of a blood clot on the brain and lingered without regaining consciousness till the end came about 5 o’clock Saturday afternoon.
The deceased was Margery Ann Shappard a daughter of the late Booker Shapard, one of the old time citizens of Pulaski who former lived on the lot where the Baptist Church now stands. She was in her seventy sixth year and had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church in Pulaski for forty years.
She is survived by three sisters and a brother, two sisters, Misses Lou and Sallie Shappard who lived with her, one sister, Mrs. Horn of Bihalla, Miss., and a brother, Jim Shappard of Memphis. She is also survived by three daughters and two sons, and quite a large number of grandchildren, all of whom except two were present at the funeral. Her daughters are Mrs. P. M. Ezell of Nashville, Mrs. A. T. Baugh and Miss Sallie Lou McCord, of Pulaski. Her sons are F. G. McCord of Nashville, and L. W. McCord familiarly known to his friends by the name of Kris….

McCORMICK, Eliza James Abernathy Collins Pulaski Citizen March 9, 1916
Mrs. James Harvey McCormick died at her home near Pisgah Tuesday in the 82nd year of her age and the burial took place Wednesday at Pisgah. The services being conducted by Revs. W. H. Williams and Thos. Dyer.
Mrs. McCormick had been a member of the Methodist Church nearly all her life and was a faithful consecrated Christian. She was twice married, her first husband having been Mr. Collins who died many years ago. Her second husband died a few years ago.
She is survived by the following children: R. P. Collins, Prof. Coach McCormick, Mrs. Will M. Oliver, Mrs. Wallace G. Birdsong, Dr. Richard McCormick of Waco, Tex., Dr. Porter McCormick of Greenville, Pa., and Mrs. Sue Worley of Albany, Ga., and a large number of grandchildren.

McCORMICK, James Harvey The Pulaski Citizen 24 May 1900
Harvey McCormick, an old and highly esteemed citizen of the Pisgah community, died at his home Saturday and was buried at the Pisgah Cemetery Sunday afternoon by the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a member. There were also services by Rev. Mr. Kincaid.
Mr. McCormick was a faithful member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and had been for 60 of the 78 years of his life, and was the oldest member of Bradshaw Masonic lodge. He was father of Porter McCormick, of Pulaski.
While living in Pulaski some two years ago, Mr. McCormick sustained a fall, breaking his thigh from which he suffered greatly, and in fact has been very feeble ever since. Death was not unexpected and came as a result from suffering. The Citizen extends it’s sympathy to the family.

McCORMICK, Miller The Pulaski Citizen 21 Jul 1904
Miller McCormick died at his home near Pisgah Saturday evening after an illness of about three weeks with typhoid fever, aged 42 years. Mr. McCormick was just a few days before his death, thought to be improving, but the disease took a turn for the worse.
The deceased is survived by his wife and eight children. He wa a consistent member of the Methodist church, quiet and attentive to his own business, and was quite popular with his business associates as well as with many friends who will regret to hear of his death.
He was a son of Mrs. Harvey McCormick, who survives him, a brother of Prof. E. C. McCormick, Porter McCormick, Mrs. Will Oliver, Mrs. Worley, of Pulaski, a half brother to Pro. Roy Collins and has a brother in Texas.
Funeral services were preached by Rev. T. A. Carden Sunday afternoon, followed by the burial at Pisgah in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends.

McCRACKEN, Edna The Pulaski Citizen 16 Mar 1905
Edna McCracken departed this life on Feb. 23, 1905. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Gaines, of Young.
She was married to Sam McCracken on Dec. 27, 1899, by Rev. John H. Nichols and moved to Lincoln County where they lived until death.
She was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and one child and an aged father and mother, several brothers and sisters and a host of friends to mourn her loss.
She was laid to rest in the Beech Hill graveyard on Friday, February 24, services by Rev. Herbert Harwell.

McCRACKEN, Rebecca The Pulaski Citizen 7 May 1903
In the death of Mrs. Rebecca McCracken Apr. 30, at her home in Bunker Hill, Giles County loses perhaps its oldest resident. Mrs. McCracken was born in Lincoln County, Nov. 30, 1809, her maiden name being Collins. She was married at the age of twenty-two to John Lytle McCracken, and moved to this county, where she has since resided. Her husband died in 1857.
Mrs. McCracken was survived by none of her five children, but at her burial were eleven grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Harriet Wright, aged eighty-seven years.
The burial was in the family graveyard at the old home place.

McGREW, Edna Carden Beard The Pulaski Citizen 21 Sep 1911
Mrs. Wynn McGrew died Saturday, aged about 40 years, and was buried at Bethesda Sunday afternoon with funeral services by Rev. G. M. Miller, Rev. D. T. Foust having previously conducted a prayer service at the residence.
Mrs. McGrew was highly esteemed by her friends. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was formerly a Miss Carden. Her husband and four children survive her.

MCGREW, Josephine The Pulaski Citizen 02 Feb 1905
After a brave fight with disease lasting through more than three weeks, little Josephine McGrew, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin McGrew, quietly passed away at 8 o’clock yesterday morning.
About twenty five days ago she was taken sick with typhoid fever. That, in a violent form, was bad enough, but later pneumonia developed. All that love and care and the skill of physicians could suggest, was done for her. But the overtaxed little heart failed, and the sweet, gentle, affectionate spirit took flight to God.
Little Josephine was one of the most lovable children it has been our good fortune to know. Blessed with good health and a bright sunny disposition, she was light hearted and jolly, kind and affectionate. She was unselfish to a remarkable degree, and even as a playful little child, found great pleasure in contributing to the happiness of others. Only those who have suffered a similar loss, know how to sympathize with the heart broken parents in such sad bereavement.
The funeral will be conducted from the residence at 10 o’clock this morning with services by Dr. Richardson.

McGREW, Mary Frances Emerson The Pulaski Citizen 30 Mar 1911
Mrs. George Washington McGrew, second wife of George W. McGrew, a prominent citizen who died a few years ago, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dee Clark near Brick Church and was buried yesterday at Mt. Pleasant graveyard near Diana.
She died of pneumonia, following a stroke of paralysis from which she was recovering. Mrs. McGrew was about 72 years old and was a member of the Christian Church. She was a highly respected woman.
She is survived by her children, Mrs. Dee Clark and Jim Emerson of this county and was stepmother of G. T. and B. F. McGrew and Mrs. H. B. Wallace of Pulaski.

McGREW, Nannie Speer The Pulaski Citizen 18 Nov 1915
Mrs. Nannie Speer McGrew, wife of Ben F. McGrew, died about half past 12 o’clock Sunday afternoon at her home on North First Street, and was buried at Maplewood Cemetery Monday afternoon after funeral services at the residence at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. J. J. Stowe and Rev. T. O. Ragsdale.
Mrs. McGrew was fifty-four years and six months of age and was the daughter of the late David Speer. She had been in failing health for about four years and during her illness underwent two surgical operations, which, however died not afford much relief and she steadily declined, bearing her suffering with a cheerful heart and with Christian faith and fortitude.
Mrs. McGrew was a woman of superior intelligence and good judgement and was generous and kind hearted, and will be remembered by many for her good deeds. For many years she had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church and her Christian life and character were beautiful and worthy of emulation.
Mrs. McGrew is survived by her husband, one of Pulaski’s most prominent and best known business men, and her brother, John N. Speer.
The death of Mrs. McGrew while not unexpected is none the less deplored by her many friends and the bereaved husband and brother have the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends.

McKNIGHT, Bob The Pulaski Citizen 09 May 1918 “Conway by Peck”
Mr. McKnight departed this life at his home in Bradshaw on Thursday night, May 2, 1918, after a brief illness with measles and pneumonia, and was buried Friday afternoon at Mt. Zion, where services were held by Rev. W. M. Cook.
There was a very large crowd present to pay their last tribute to one of their native born citizens, whose life had been a life of honest toll in the shop and on the farm. And there was never a time when his service was needed worse than now. But he has laid down the hammer and the plow and has bound rest from all his labors.
He was fifty-one years old, and leaves a wife and five children, also four brothers who have great sympathy in their loss. All his children have the measles.

McKNIGHT, Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” The Pulaski Citizen 27 Apr 1911
Mrs. McKnight died of consumption at the home of her son, Bob McKnight, April 23, 1911, aged 68 years. She was not identified with any church, but said that she was prepared to die and expressed herself as being willing to exchange mortality for immortality, to lay down the crown of affliction for a “crown of righteousness.” She had spent all of her life around Bradshaw or in Giles county. She was a good neighbor and very loyal to her friends. Her father was Buck Young. She leaves a husband, Frank McKnight, and five sons, Messrs. Jim, Bob, Press, Aud and Charley McKnight. Funeral services were held at Zion Monday by Rev. J. H. Holmes, after which she was buried near the church by the side of her son, Arney McKnight.

McKNIGHT, Frank The Pulaski Citizen 27 Mar 1919
Frank McKnight died Monday, March 24, 1913, age 75 years. He was buried at the McKnight Graveyard at Bradshaw. He leaves five boys. He was a native of Bradshaw and had spent all of his life here. He was a peaceable citizen, and spent his best days with his son, Jim McKnight.

McLAURINE, Annie Kate The Pulaski Citizen 18 Aug 1904
Little Annie Kate McLaurine, three months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus H. McLaurine died Wednesday night and was buried at Lynnville Tuesday. The family have the sincere sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

MOORE, Ann R. The Pulaski Citizen 27 Sep 1906
Mrs. Ann R. Moore, widow of the late Ben Moore, and mother of Miss Alice and Morris Moore, died at her home in the 12th district Friday night, aged 67 years.
The burial occurred at the family grave yard Saturday afternoon, Rev. W. A. Stroud conducting services.
For many years Mrs. Moore had been a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and her death is regretted by many friends.

MOORE, John The Pulaski Citizen 8 Mar 1900
John Moore, a former Pulaskian, died at his home in Columbia Friday of pneumonia, after an illness of two weeks. The burial took place at Mt. Pleasant Saturday. His wife and five children survive him. Mr. Moore was a brother of Austin Moore, and an uncle of James H. Moore, and was a good, honest, hardworking man.

MOORE, Tom White The Pulaski Citizen 1 Jan 1914
Tom W. Moore died at Leesburg, Fla., Saturday afternon. He went there several weeks ago for the benefit of the mild climate, but grew so ill that his father-in-law, J. A. White, went to be with him, or to bring him home. He was not able to make the trip home and a message was sent to Mrs. Moore to come. She started Saturday but was intercepted at Montgomery with a message that her father and Tom would leave Leesburg for Pulaski early Sunday morning, so she returned home before the purport of the message was made known to her.
Tom W. Moore was thirty-one years of age, a son of the late Asa W. Moore, and no young man ever grew up in Pulaski who had brighter prospects than he had. He was a model boy of clean life and no bad habits. He was the idol of a widowed mother and three sisters in the home, and at a very young age was given a responsible position in the Commercial Bank. This position he filled with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the bank. He was popular socially, and active in church work where for many years he sang in the choir at the Methodist Church.
When in the early morning of young manhood he led Miss Lucile White to the marriage alter, every one who knew them both thought how fitting that two young people so congenial in every way and so well suited to each other should walk hand in hand down the pathway of life.
In consequence of a reorganization he was tendered and accepted the responsible position of cashier of one of the banks at Lynnville and held this position to the entire satisfaction of all concerned till his health failed.
Consumption, that dread disease which lays its blighting fingers on such a large percentage of the human family, took deep hold upon him, and notwithstanding many trips to the mountains and to a milder climate, and all that the affection of loved ones and the interest of friends could suggest, was attempted, the disease progressed steadily to the end.
The body accompanied by Mr. White reached Pulaski Monday evening. After funeral services at the residence Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. T. C. Ragsdale, the remains were tenderly laid away in Maplewood Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife and a little son to whom much sympathy is extended, as well as the mother and sisters and an older brother.

MORRIS, William Bartley The Pulaski Citizen 16 Jun 1926
William Bartley Morris died Thursday night about 7:30 o’clock after an illness of several months. For some days his condition had been serious and death was not unexpected.
The burial took place at Moriah with the funeral service conducted by his pastor, Dr. M. S. Kennedy, assisted by Rev. J. L. Taylor of Prospect at the Wales Church of which he was a member also an elder.
Mr. Morris was greatly respected and loved by the people of his community and numbered his friends by the score. When almost too weak to speak he requested that each friend who called to see him, be admitted to his room.
He was a successful farmer, stockman and seemed to have unusual ability in dealing with hired laborers.
He was a member of the Junior Order and at one time a member of the County Court.
As long as his health permitted he took an active part in all community and county affairs. But by nature he was a home loving man and his greatest pleasures were the beautifying of his home and surroundings and the companionship of his family.
More than forty years ago he was married to Miss Sallie Tidwell, daughter of the late J. P. Tidwell, who survives him. He is also survived by four children as follows: Turner, Flournoy, Newton of the Wales community, and Mrs. Oscar Watson of Pulaski.
Although a sufferer for many months he was patient and kind to all and very appreciative of even the least thing that could be done for his comfort.
Several days before the end came he expressed a desire to go to his Heavenly home, where he said, God had placed him and often when too weak to speak aloud there was the faint whisper, “Happy, happy, happy.”

MORTON, Sallie F. Mays The Pulaski Citizen 04 Apr 1912
Mrs. Sallie F. Morton, wife of J. E. Morton died suddenly of heart failure at her home in Pulaski Friday and was buried Sunday at Young’s Chapel with burial services by Mr. Brownlow.
Mrs. Morton was 86 years old and had been married 45 years. She was a good woman and for 20 years had been a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was the last surviving member of the family of Dr. Jessie Mays of Bradshaw, having been a sister of the late Mrs. J. Frank Grant. Her husband and daughter survive.

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NORMAN, Belle F. Norman – Wagstaff/Brownlow/Boatright Giles Co. obit
14 May 1891 – Mrs. Belle Norman died at her home in Lynnville, TN 1 May 1891. She was born in Giles Co TN 27 Mar 1863. She was the daughter of Brother & Sister J P and H J Brownlow and was the wife of Brother Joseph F. Norman. She professed faith in Christ in the fall of 1866 and joined the Missionary Baptist Church. She died last Friday May 1st… she leaves four children, one who is but seven weeks old.

NORWOOD, Child The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jan 1900
A little child of Mr. Norwood, who lives down toward Minor Hill, was strangled to death Tuesday, by a grain of parched corn getting into the windpipe.

NIPP, Addie Pearl Carden The Pulaski Citizen 19 Jan 1905
Mrs. Will Nipp died Sunday of consumption at her home near Bunker Hill, aged about 30. The burial occurred at Bethesda Monday with services conducted by Rev. Mr. Jarrett.
The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carden and was known and loved as a good woman.
She is survived by a father, mother, a young husband, five brothers and two sisters. The Citizen extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.

NORWOOD, Susan A. Phillips The Pulaski Citizen 12 Apr 1900
Goodspring—On last Wednesday, April 2, death again visited earth and claimed for its victim, Mrs. Charles Norwood. A husband and four children survive her. We entend to them our sincere sympathy and trust that God will bless and help them bear their afflictions. Interment took place in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.

ODNEAL, B. P. The Pulaski Citizen 30 Oct 1919
Elder B. P. Odeneal, aged about 75 years died at his home in the Tarpley section, Thursday, Oct. 23 of the infirmities of age. The burial was at Goodsprings, Elder J. T. Clark conducting funeral services.
Mr. Odeneal was a good man and a much respected citizen. He is survived by two sons, R. S. and W. L. Odeneal of Tarpley and a brother, L. B. Odeneal of Pulaski.

ORR, Carson Reed Source: Confederate Veteran, dated 1916, page 415
Carson Reed Orr died at his home, at Aspen Hill, Tenn. on March 18, 1916, after an illness of only three days. He was buried at Pulaski, Tenn., by the Masons of which he had long been a member. At the time of his death he was in his 77 year, having been born July 20, 1839 at Cornersville, Tenn. He enlisted in the Confederate service as a member of Co. H, 3d Tennessee Regiment, commanded by Col. C. Walker, in 1861 and served throughout the war.
He was married on August 14, 1867 near Athens, Tenn. to Miss Mary Beverly McWilliams. Of the five children born to them, three survive with their mother.

OVERTON, Tom The Pulaski Citizen 10 Aug 1916
Tom Overton died at his home here Saturday after a long illness and much suffering. The remains were laid to rest in Prospect cemetery Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. K. Lee at the residence. Many friends and relatives followed the remains to the last resting place. Mr. Overton was for a number of years connected with the L. & N. R. R. as engineer. He is survived by his wife and eight children all of whom are at home except Mrs. Walton Grey of Elkmont.

PATTERSON, Hugh Lawson The Pulaski Citizen 01 Aug 1907
Dr. H. L. Patterson, died at his home near Elkton Saturday and was buried at Bryson Cemetery Sunday, funeral service being conducted by Rev. M. S. Kennedy. And in charge of the Masonic Fraternity. Dr. Patterson was one of the most prominent planters in the county and had real estate in Florida. He left no will but directed before his death how his property should be apportioned. Dr. Patterson is survived by his wife, three daughters, and one son, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in this bereavement. Dr. Patterson had been an invalid for several years but continued almost to the last to direct his business affairs with the same sagacity characteristic of him.

PATTERSON, Mariah Susan The Pulaski Citizen 07 Apr 1910
Mrs. Mariah Susan Patterson, widow of the late Dr. H.L. Patterson died on Wednesday morning, March 30, at Auburndale, Fla., where she had been spending some time at her winter home. The news of Mrs. Patterson’s death occasioned much regret, but it was not unexpected as she had been in poor health for the past year, gradually growing worse. And when the end was near she prayed to live to get back to her Tennessee home, a more beautiful and devoted spot to died than in any adopted land no matter how beautiful its clime, fruits and flowers.
With Mrs. Patterson at the time of transition to a higher and nobler existence were her affectionate daughters, Misses Bell, Pearl and Benson, who were ever untiring and faithful in their ministrations.
The burial took place at Bethany Cemetery Saturday after funeral services at the Presbyterian Church there, by Rev. Charles E. Sullivan of Nashville.
Mrs. Patterson was a most estimable christian woman, a long time consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. In addition to the children above mentioned she is survived by her only son Hence Patterson. Surviving her also, are her sisters, mesdames John W. Young and W. B. Stevenson of this county and Hense Patterson, a brother, who resides at Coldwater in Lincoln County.

PEARCY, Fannie The Pulaski Citizen 25 Jan 1900
Miss Fannie Pearcy died at her home in Nashville last week and the burial occurred at Maplewood Thursday. She was a daughter of Joseph L. Pearcy, who formerly lived here, and her death is regretted by her Pulaski friends.

PARSONS, Elizabeth The Pulaski Citizen 22 Mar 1900
Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons died Saturday, March, seventeenth, of measles, after a short illness. She was buried at Zion Sunday afternoon. Funeral services by Mr. Ezell. She had been a member of the Baptist Church forty or fifty years, and was a good woman.

PARSONS, Willie The Pulaski Citizen 11 Nov 1909 Lynnville News
Willie Parsons, the fourteen year old son of Mrs. Beulah Parsons died Monday morning after a long illness of tuberculosis. He was a popular, bright and manly little fellow and his death was a sad blow to his widowed mother and little sister, to whom the heart felt sympathy of all is extended. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. F. D. Daniel followed by burial at Lynnwood Cemetery.

PARTIN, Patcie The Pulaski Citizen 16 Jun 1904
Miss Patcie Parton, aged about 22, died suddenly Tuesday morning at the home of Walter Williams near Sumac. She was a daughter of Charles Partin and related to Forrest, the blacksmith. The burial occured at New Zion yesterday.


PATTERSON, Hugh Lawson The Pulaski Citizen 1 Aug 1907
Dr. H. L. Patterson, died at his home near Elkton Saturday and was buried at Bryson Cemetery Sunday, funeral service being conducted by Rev. M. S. Kennedy. And in charge of the Masonic Fraternity. Dr. Patterson was one of the most prominent planters in the county and had real estate in Florida. He left no will but directed before his death how his property should be apportioned. Dr. Patterson is survived by his wife, three daughters, and one son, who have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in this bereavement. Dr. Patterson had been an invalid for several years but continued almost to the last to direct his business affairs with the same sagacity characteristic of him.

PATTERSON, Mariah Susan The Pulaski Citizen 7 Apr 1910
Mrs. Mariah Susan Patterson, widow of the late Dr. H.L. Patterson died on Wednesday morning, March 30, at Auburndale, Fla., where she had been spending some time at her winter home. The news of Mrs. Patterson’s death occasioned much regret, but it was not unexpected as she had been in poor health for the past year, gradually growing worse. And when the end was near she prayed to live to get back to her Tennessee home, a more beautiful and devoted spot to died than in any adopted land no matter how beautiful its clime, fruits and flowers.
With Mrs. Patterson at the time of transition to a higher and nobler existence were her affectionate daughters, Misses Bell, Pearl and Benson, who were ever untiring and faithful in their ministrations.
The burial took place at Bethany Cemetery Saturday after funeral services at the Presbyterian Church there, by Rev. Charles E. Sullivan of Nashville.
Mrs. Patterson was a most estimable christian woman, a long time consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. In addition to the children above mentioned she is survived by her only son Hence Patterson. Surviving her also, are her sisters, mesdames John W. Young and W. B. Stevenson of this county and Hense Patterson, a brother, who resides at Coldwater in Lincoln County.

PINKERTON, Fannie The Pulaski Citizen 18 Aug 1904
Mrs. Fannie Pinkerton, of Nashville, wife of W. H. Pinkerton, formerly of Pulaski, died Monday in Nashville aged about 47 years.
Mrs. Pinkerton had been in ill health for several months. She was a good woman of sunny disposition which endeared her to all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband and two children, Sterling Pinkerton of Birmingham, and Mrs. Bruce Petty of Nashville.
The interment was at Maplewood Tuesday from the 11 o’clock train with funeral services.

PITTARD, Paul The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jan 1900
Paul Pittard, the infant son of Charles Pittard, died Saturday and was buried Sunday near their home on Chicken Creek. The bereaved ones have our sympathy.

PITTARD, Rachel Emma Johnson The Pulaski Citizen 16 Jan 1913

At the advanced age of 70 years, Mrs. John Pittard died near Moriah Thursday, and her remains were interred at the Moriah graveyard, the funeral being conducted by Rev. J. K. Lee.
Mrs. Pittard leaves a large connection of relatives, and a great many friends. Several children survive her, there being, Mrs. Lizzie Douglass, of Lancaster, Texas; a son, Joe Pittard, of Marshall, Texas, and Mamie Pittard, also of Texas. Those of her children living in this county are Albert, Sam, James, and Jerry Pittard, Mrs. Newt Herald and Miss Rena Pittard.

POINTER, Henry The Pulaski Citizen 15 Jan 1914
Henry Pointer, oldest brother of Mrs. G. D. Butler and Mrs. W. L. Abernathy, died Tuesday evening at his home in Franklin. Mr. Pointer has been in feeble health for some time and the end was not unexpected.
Mrs. Butler went up Tuesday, Mrs. Abernathy is in Montgomery with her daughter, Mrs. McElwee, and cannot attend the funeral. Dr. Butler and W. L. Abernathy expect to go to Franklin this morning, Thursday, to attend the funeral at that place.

POSTON, Kate King The Pulaski Citizen 16 Jan 1919
Mrs. John D. Poston died Monday morning at her home at Bunker Hill as the result of an attack of influenza, she had some time ago. The funeral was conducted at the residence Tuesday followed by the interment at the Elliott Cemetery near Elkmont Springs.
Mrs. Poston was for many years a faithful member of the Methodist Church and was beloved by all who knew her as a most excellent Christian woman.
Mrs Poston is survived by her husband and seven children named as follows: Mrs. Lytle McCracken, Mrs. Clarence Tucker, Mrs. Hood Wilkinson, Misses Annie and Lizzie and James and Edwin Poston. She was the sister of John C. King of Pulaski and Mrs. Ollie Wallace and Miss Mollie King of Elkmont Springs.

PULLY, Josephine Gilbert The Pulaski Citizen 1 Jan 1914
Died at her home three miles west of Prospect, on Saturday, Dec. 27, Mrs. I. V. Pully, age about 68 years. Mrs. Pully was a Miss Gilbert, one of a very large family, there being eight boys and eight girls in the family.
She was the mother of four children, two sons and two daughters, who survive her and with their father mourn the loss of a good mother and a good wife.
The body was buried from the Methodist Church at Prospect Sunday, with funeral services by the Rev. Allen. Mrs. Pully had long been a consecrated member of the church and up to a few years ago was regular in attendance upon its services. She lost her eyesight some five years ago, becoming totally blind, and about two years ago was stricken with paralysis. She rallied to some extent, but has been in very feeble health ever since, and the last messenger to her was not an unwelcome visitor.

RAINEY, Emma The Pulaski Citizen 1 Feb 1900

Miss Emma Rainey died at her home on Second Street Friday night at about 10 o’clock of a dropsical affection, after an illness of several months, though she had not been in good health for the past year.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence Sunday morning at 10 o’clock by Rev. W. J. Cherry, and the burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
It would be hard to find a better woman than “Miss Em” Rainey was. She was in her sixty-second year and had long been a zealous member of the Methodist church. She lived a quiet, unassuming Christian life, and will be sadly missed by her relatives, friends and boarders.
The deceased was a sister of I. H. Rainey, W. J. Rainey, and Mrs. Thomas S. Pittard.

RAINEY, Ike H. The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jan 1912
Relatives and friends of Ike H. Rainey regretted very much to hear of his death which occurred at Salt Lake City, Utah, last week, where he and his wife recently went to visit their son, Paul Rainey.
Mr. Rainey was a brother of William I. Rainey of Pulaski, and resided here the greater part of his life being at various time engaged in farming and the livery and buggy business. For nine years he was City Marshall of Pulaski, and made a splendid official. Mr. Rainey was an honorable, law-abiding man whose religious faith was deeply seated and sincere.
A further account of his death and burial is given by our Lynnville correspondent.

RAMBO, J. R. The Pulaski Citizen 14 Feb 1901
After a few days illness of lung fever, J. R. Rambo, proprietor of the Pulaski Carriage Works died Wednesday evening, Feb. 7, at his home on the Brick Church pike, aged 55 years.
The deceased was a quiet, energetic, warm hearted man and was doing well in business. He was a member of the Methodist Church and carried $1200 insurance in the Bankers’ Union.
His second wife and 9 children, two of whom are married, survive him. Mr. Rambo was born in Marshall County, and moved here several years ago.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Methodist Church by Rev. J. W. Cherry and the burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery. We extend sympathy to the family.

RAMBO, Mary Margaret The Pulaski Citizen 22 Mar 1900
Mary Margaret Rambo, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Rambo, died of whooping cough at the home of her parents, on the Brick Church pike Friday, and was buried at Maplewood Saturday, after funeral services at the residence by Rev. W. J. Brown. We extend sympathy to the family.

REED, Carl Hyde The Pulaski Citizen 8 Feb 1900
Prospect-It is our painful duty to record the demise of Carl Hyde Reed, who departed this life Feb. 2, 1900. To the mistress who cared for him so tenderly in his declining years, he was the link that bound the happy days of girlhood to the happier ones of matronhood. So aside from the many noble traits he possessed. Carl embodied those memories of the past which we all cherish, and with which we are so loath to part. Now that Carl’s mission here is ended we can find no more fitting uncommon than “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”

REED, Sallie The Pulaski Citizen 05 Oct 1905

Mrs. Sallie Reed died at the home of her son, Levi Reed, Saturday of pneumonia, aged 76. The burial was at Mt. Moriah Sunday with services by Rev. J. S. Rice and Rev. S. H. Eshman.
Mrs. Reed was a good woman who will be missed. She had been a member of the Methodist church for 50 years or more.

REEVES, William J. The Pulaski Citizen 31 Mar 1910
Mr. William J. Reeves, and aged gentleman of Loretta, Lawrence County, died last Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Parsons, south of this place, aged 85 years. Mr. Reeves had been in declining health for several months and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joe Parsons and three sons, Sim and Tom Reeves of Loretta, and Dr. George Reeves of Mildlothian, Texas. The remains were brought here Thursday for interment in Lynnwood Cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev. F. D. Daniel.

RENFRO, Kate Abernathy The Pulaski Citizen 22 Jun 1916
Mrs. Ben Aymett received a telegram announcing the death of her sister, Mrs. Charles Renfro at her home in Dallas, Texas. She was suddenly stricken with paralysis of the brain and did not rally from it. The burial took place in Dallas.
Mrs. Renfro was formerly Miss Kate Abernathy of Pulaski and was about 35 years of age. She was the daughter of Prof. H. G. (Bud) Abernathy who removed to Texas several years ago. She was a good woman and her sudden death was a great shock to her husband who also formerly resided here as well as to her many friends in Giles County.


REYNOLDS, James H. The Pulaski Citizen 10 Aug 1911
James H. Reynolds died suddenly about midnight Monday at the home of his sister Mrs. J. H. Wilson on Pigeon Roost, where Mr. Reynolds was visiting. Mr. Reynolds was 70 years of age, a Confederate Veteran, having belonged to Co. D, Third Tennessee Regiment during the Civil War. He was a member of the Christian Church. He had made his home for some time with Tom Martin, a relative, near Lynnville. The body was taken to Lynnville for burial yesterday with services by the old soldiers. Rev. Elder E. H. Hoover also conducted the service.

RICE, H. S. The Pulaski Citizen 22 Mar 1900
Bunker Hill—On Friday, Feb. 23, Mrs. H. S. Rice was taken violently sick and lived till Tuesday, Feb. 27. She battled bravely against the disease, whic was bronchitis, but all in vain. Her frail constitution could not withstand longer the combined attack and she fell asleep as peacefully as a child. She was the youngest daughter of Martin and Harriet Baugh, two of our oldest settlers, who came from Virginia years ago. She is the last sister of Mary S. Brooks, and the eleventh child, nine of whom have survived her. Years ago Mrs. Rice was twice married, first, to A. D. Watson, of Memphis; and moved from there to Missouri, where he died. She then moved from there to Northport, Ala., where she again married to John Rice and lived very happy till about two years ago, and the silent reaper, Death, came and garnered from the field her last husband and she again was left alone without children to comfort her. Aunt Harriet, we should call her, was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. The deceased possessed one of the beautiful Christian characters that lived only to benefit her fellow beings. She was beloved and honored by all. She leaves a rich heritage-the memory of a perfect woman hood. We well know that she has passed through the gates to peace and joy.

RITTENBERRY, I. J. The Pulaski Citizen 23 Mar 1905
Capt. I. J. Rittenberry, a valiant Confederate soldier, and a prominent figure in Masonic and Odd Fellow circles in Alabama and Tennessee, died at his home in Birmingham Thursday night of heart failure complicated by pneumonia.
Capt. Rittenberry was born at Warrentown, N. C., seventy-two years ago, removing to Maury County in his youth which was spent in that county and Giles.
Although opposed to secession, he enlisted in the Confederate army when the war came on and rose to the rank of Captain. He was badly wounded in the Battle of Franklin.
In 1881 he removed to Birmingham where he became a prominent honored citizen.
The deceased is survived by his wife and the following named children: Misses Alma and Mary, Mack Rittenberry, Dr. Crockett Rittenberry, Dr. Baxter Rittenberry and Alex Rittenberry. He was a brother of Nat R. Rittenberry of Stella, Mrs. D. C. Campbell of Newman, Texas, and J. N. Rittenberry who died at Prospect in 1898, and an uncle of Ed, Nat and Eugene Rittenberry of Pulaski.
The body was brought here Friday night from Birmingham and carried to the residence of Mrs. Elvira Rittenberry on Third Street. The burial was at Campbellsville Sunday.

RITTENBERRY, Rebecca P. Allen The Pulaski Citizen 03 Sep 1915
Mrs. Rebecca P. Rittenberry aged 89 years was found dead in bed Thursday morning by her daughter, Mrs. Harvey B. Hanna with whom she resided in the Third District in Jones Branch locality. The burial was at the Shores graveyard Friday after services by Rev. R.N. Tinnon.
Mrs. Rittenberry was a good woman and a member of the Christian Church. She is survived by several children as follows: Mrs. Harvey B. Hanna, Mrs. Wortham and Mrs. Smith of Florence, Ala., Miss Florence Rittenberry of Nashville, Baxter Rittenberry of Decatur, Miss Jennie Rittenberry of Birmingham and D. Rittenberry of Columbia and two sons whose whereabouts is unknown.

RIVERS, Julian The Pulaski Citizen 22 Feb 1900
Many hearts were saddened Tuesday morning when it became known that Julian Rivers was dead. His critical illness had been known for several days but friends here hoped he would survive. So while the message announcing his death was not unexpected it was none the less a cause of sincere sorrow among his many friends, here and elsewhere throughout the State. Julian was an exceedingly lovable young man, and those who knew him well were very much attached to him. Probably no young man in this county ever had more really warm personal friends.

Mr. Rivers entered the hospital on Feb.13, suffering from an aggravated attack of pneumonia and little or no hope was entertained of his recovery from the first day. The sickness was rendered doubly dangerous from the fact that all his life he had suffered from weakness of the heart’s action.
Having died of pneumonia at 12:20 a. m., Tuesday at the City Hospital in Nashville, the body was brought to Pulaski for burial on the noon train Tuesday accompanied by a number of friends and relatives.
The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Granville Allison at the home of Flournoy Rivers yesterday morning at 11:30 o’clock immediately after the arrival of the Nashville train. The burial was at Maplewood Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Z. W. Ewing, James T. Oakes, Foster Yarbrough, T. P. Holt, W. M. Lane, George Wallen, W. C. Morgan, and N. B. White.
Julian Rivers was born and raised in District 12 of this county. On reaching manhood he was several yearsbook keeper in the Peoples National and in the Citizens National Banks of this place. At the age of 23 years upon Mr. Craig’s election as State Treasurer, he accompanied him to Nashville in January, 1893 as his chief clerk. This clerkship he has filled ever since. Mr. Craig had previously been Cashier of the Peoples National Bank of this place where he learned to know and appreciate the excellent business ability of Mr. Rivers.
During his services from 1893 to 1900, under State Treasurer Craig, Mr. Rivers had handled for him and for the State some $20,000,000 of public money to his chief’s entire satisfaction and approval.
Mr. Rivers was the youngest son of William and Julia Flournoy Rivers, of this county, both of whom predeceased him, and he leaves his older brothers, Flournoy Rivers, of this place; Capt. Tyree Rivers, Fourth Cavalry; Lieut. William C. Rivers, First Cavalry; now Adjutant of the Military Academy, and one younger sister, Mrs. Myra Rivers Horn, the wife of Lieut. Tirmann N. Horn, First Artillery, U. S. A. now stationed at Fort Barraness, Pensacola, Fla., Capt. Rivers was not present at his brother’s death, being on duty in the Phillipines.

RIVERS, William Wilkins The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jan 1900
William Wilkins Rivers, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rivers, died at his home in Pulaski at 11:15 o’clock Thursday, Jan. 4, 1900, aged 35 years, 7 months and 20 days, after an illness of about three weeks with typhoid fever. Funeral services were conducted at the Episcopal church at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon by Rev. Granville Allison, assisted by Rev. Marion S. Kennedy, after which the mortal remains of one of the best and most popular young men in Giles County were laid to rest in Maplewood.
Will Rivers didn’t have an enemy in the world. A man of his warm and human heart and genial nature couldn’t have enemies. There was no malice in his heart and he was too high-minded to harbor base or little thoughts. The elements of true nobility were strongly blended in his character. He was a devoted and affectionate kinsman and a loyal friend. Once, while he was a deputy sheriff, he said to the writer: “I am going to resign. I cannot bear to do certain things which my office requires of me,” and he did resign.
He was a young man of intelligence and possessed splendid business qualifications, and from his exhaustless fund of good nature there bubbled a continued fountain of humor which was the source of much innocent amusement to himself and friends. Will Rivers will be sadly missed, and only a few will lament him more than his friends in the country-those with whom he worked and joked and sympathized before he came to town to live, and the Citizen extends to the sorrowing family and friends a full measure of sympathy and regret on account of his death.

ROCHELLE, Dave The Pulaski Citizen 12 Apr 1900
Elkton-Elkton is in deep mourning since the tragical death of Mr. Dave Rochelle, which occurred at Columbia last Saturday night. Mr. Rochelle was an employee of the L. & N. and it is supposed he fell between the cars when stepping from one to the other. The crew on the train from which he fell knew nothing of this until it reached Franklin. By that time four freight trains had passed over the body. The remains were interred near her Monday afternoon with Masonic honors deceased was for some time a salesman at the A. G Ezell house, and no young man was more popular and correct than he. His death is particularly sad. Being so young, 28 years and having been married only eleven months.

RODDIE, Marco The Pulaski Citizen 12 Apr 1900
Bunker Hill—On April 7, the infant babe of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Roddie quietly passed into sweet life beyond, aged 7 months and one day. Marco was a sweet innocent little babe and was as smart a child as I ever saw to be so young. Little Marco had been suffering untold agony for the last two weeks with whooping cough and pneumonia and fatal results followed, carrying the little infant to its long, long home. The first link has been broken in this once happy family circle and the shadows rest deeply where recently all was sunshine. Loving parents and kind friends did all they could, but God took him home to be with loved ones gone on before. If he had lived he would have been subjected to the sins and sorrows of life. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Shaw, of Elkton, at the homestead, after which he was carried to Pisgah and laid to rest to await the resurrection morn.

ROSE, William Solon The Pulaski Citizen 5 Apr 1900
William Solon Rose, one of Pulaski’s oldest citizens and merchants died at his residence on East Hill about 2 o’clock Thursday morning, after an illness of one week from pneumonia, superintduced by la grippe.
Mr. Rose was in his 73rd year, and was one of the most prominent and highly respected business men in the community being senior member of the Rose Dry Good Co., and a devout member of the Methodist Church.
Mr. Rose’s long and successful business career has been characterized by rugged honesty and uniformly courteous and considerate treatment which he accorded to others made him popular with all with whom he came in contact. His private life was without blemish and in his family he was a model of affection and devotion, a wise but indulgent counsellor.
Surviving Mr. Rose, are the wife who stood by him so truly throughout the long period of their wedded life, three manly sons, and three gentle and amiable daughters who have the truest sympathy of a large number of friends throughout the county, as have the other relatives, who lament the goodman’s death.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Cherry, at 10 o’clock Friday morning at the family residence, after which the interment occurred at Maplewood Cemetery.

ROSS, Sarah J. The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1900
Miss Sarah J. Ross died at the home of her brother, J. M. Ross, near Lynnville Friday night, after a brief illness with pneumonia, aged 60 years. She was a most estimable woman and a member of the Methodist Church. After funeral services at the grave conducted by the Rev. W. J. Stewart the remains were interred Saturday afternoon in Lynnwood Cemetery.

ROWE, Annie Worsham The Pulaski Citizen 23 Feb 1911
News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Frank Rowe, which is said to have occurred at Mill Creek, Oklahoma, on Tuesday of last week, pneumonia the cause.
Mrs. Rowe was the daughter of Rev. Eph Worsham, deceased, of this county and has resided in Oklahoma for the past fifteen years.
She was a sister of John B. Worsham and Mrs. N. J. Bass of this county, and is survived by her husband and several children.

ROWE, Robert Miles The Pulaski Citizen 28 Dec 1916
Robert Rowe died about 6 o’clock Thursday morning of last week at the home of C. C. Vaughan on South First Street, aged about fifty-nine years. The burial took place Friday afternoon at Bee Spring, the Rev. Mr. Hooper conducting the funeral services.
Mr. Rowe is survived by his wife and nine children as follows: Fred, Robert, Joe, Homer, Harvey, Enos, Mrs. James A. Brown and Misses Marjorie and Myra.
Mr. Rowe was a good man and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was an excellent citizen and will be missed by many.
Mr. Rowe moved to town about a month ago, and had rooms with Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan.

RUTHERFORD, J. L. The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jan 1900
J. L. Rutherford, of the 4th district, died Friday at Desarc, Ark., of smallpox, after a short illness. He had been to Arkansas for some time selling Bibles for John A. Dickson and was a fine salesman. He was an ambitious, stirring young man, and should have made his mark had he lived. There was $1000 insurance on his life. He was buried there.

SANDERS, James C. The Pulaski Citizen 16 Jan 1902
Hon. James C. Sanders, of Ocellus, died Monday, Jan. 13, at 7:10 p.m.. Aged 85 years, 2 months, and 20 days.
On Saturday before first Monday, Mr. Sanders attempted to break a stick of wood by striking on end on the ground, but the stick was stronger than he thought, and his right hand severely bruised in the palm and his right arm severely jarred. Mr. Sanders thought nothing of the occurrence and wrapped his bruised hand in a cloth.
He came to town first Monday and appeared before the County Court to ask for a continuance of an appropriation for the relief of William Bowen and wife, an old couple in whom he took interest and secured the appropriation.
He took the cloth off his hand in a day or two and it is thought caught cold in the bruised hand resulting in blood poisoning.
Rev. B. H. Johnson conducted funeral services, and the burial was in the J. E. Abernathy graveyard Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Sanders was a member of the Legislature in 1860-72, and again in 1885. He was born in Williamson County in 1816, and removed to Giles County with his parents in 1819. He leaves considerable property and his life has been full of deeds of charity and kindness.
He is survived by his wife, and was an uncle of R. J. Sanders, Jr. of Riversburg, Mrs. James Hart, Mrs. Wiley T. Abernathy and Amos Sanders.
The Citizen extends condolence to the bereaved families.

SANDUSKY, Jacob R. The Pulaski Citizen 21 Jul 1904
Jacob R. Sandusky died suddenly about 1 o’clock Tuesday. He had been to town for some potatoes to plant and reaching home gave the buggy to his wife to drive to the potato patch while he went for the horse and plow. He returned and had plowed about three furrows when he complained of the heat and sat down in the buggy bed with his feet hanging out. In a minute or two he called his wife to come to him, but died by the time she reached the buggy.
Mr. Sandusky was about 75 years old and grandfather of Meade S. Harwell, of Nashville, and Holmes Harwell, of Decatur. He had other relatives living in the county.
The burial occurred at Maplewood yesterday afternoon.

SARVEN, James D. The Pulaski Citizen 12 Apr 1900
James D. Sarven, of Tarrytown, N. Y., died at his home Wednesday, April 4, aged 84 years. Mr. Sarven formerly lived at Columbia, Tenn., and is known throughout the country as the patents of the “Sarven Hub” from which he realized a fortune. His wife preceded him to the grave several years and he leaves no children, his nearest relatives and heirs being his nieces and nephews, children of his only brother who died many years ago. They are George N. Sarven, of Pulaski, John Sarven, Orange, N. J., Mrs. A. J. Nickols, of Columbia, Mrs. A. C. Trowbridge, of Orange, N.J., and Mrs. W. H. Williams, of Anniston, Ala.
G. N. Sarven left last week to attend the funeral and has not yet returned.

SCALES, Margaret Hatcher Brown The Pulaski Citizen 07 Mar 1912
Mrs. William R. Scales died Saturday at her home south of town. After services at the residence by Rev. J. L. Kellum the burial was had at Maplewood Cemetery where Rev. G. A. Morgan conducted the burial service. Mrs. Scales was taken sick with measles and was confined to bed only four or five days before the final termination of her illness. A long time member of the Methodist Church, she was known and loved as a good woman by a large circle of friends.
Mrs. Scales is survived by her husband and seven children as follows: Walter Scales, of Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. James S. Gladish of Oklahoma City, Mesdames Earl Parsons, Bula Watson, John Hopkins and Miss Mattie and Robbie Scales.

SCOTT, David Lee The Pulaski Citizen 15 Jun 1916
David Lee Scott died suddenly Monday night at his home near Lynnville of heart disease with which he had suffered for some several years.

The burial took place at Maplewood Cemetery at Pulaski Tuesday afternoon after funeral services by the Rev. Dr. M. S. Kennedy at the Presbyterian church.
Mr. Scott returned about a year ago from Texas where he went to reside, feeling his health giving away and preferring his native state. He was born in Maury County.
Mr. Scott was the highest type of the good citizen in every respect and is mourned by his faithful wife and three daughters; Misses Edith, Jennie Lee and Hallie Scott. A son Carter resides in California.

SCOTT, Ed The Pulaski Citizen 13 Jul 1916
A message was received here by relatives Sunday announcing the death of Ed Scott in California, supposed to be by drowning. Ed Scott was a brother of David Lee Scott who died rather suddenly at Lynnville only a few weeks ago. Also a brother of Mrs. Dee Harwell, and a cousin of W. D. Scott and Mrs. H. F. Gardner of Pulaski. He was a bachelor and has been living in California for several years.
The body is on the way to Pulaski for burial, and will probably reach here today or tomorrow.

SHOOK, Susan The Pulaski Citizen 30 Jan 1902
Mrs. Susan Shook, mother of Squire J. D Shook, died at her home in the 18th District Saturday night. She had been blind for a number of years and accidently sustained a fall Wednesday night from the effects of which together with her age she died. Mrs. Shook was a good woman of the old style. The burial took place at ____________Monday.

SHORT, George E. The Pulaski Citizen 25 Jan 1900
George E. Short, one of our oldest and best citizens, died at his home in Pulaski at about 10 o’clock Wednesday evening of last week, after an illness of short duration of congestion of the lungs and heart disease.
Mr. Short was nearly 71 years of age, and was known as a peaceable, quiet gentleman of the old school. He managed his affairs successfully and was in good circumstances, being one of the prime movers in the organization of the Commercial Bank and Trust Company, with which he was connected as a director.
The funeral services were conducted the following Friday at the Methodist Church, of which Mr. Short was a consistent member, by Rev. W. J. Cherry. The interment took place at Maplewood. Mr. Short’s wife and young son, survive him, and we extend them our sincere sympathy on account of their bereavement.

SHRADER, Henry The Pulaski Citizen 15 Feb 1900
Campbellsville-Mr Henry Shrader, an aged citizen of this community, died at his home Monday and was buried near Marcella Falls Tuesday.

SIMPSON, Cora Orr The Pulaski Citizen 27 Jan 1916

The death of Mrs. W. R. Simpson sister of B. Mack Orr of this city, which occurred at her home at Aspen Hill, is peculiarly sad and is occasion for sympathy to a bereaved family whose chain had heretofore been unbroken. Before her marriage to Mr. Simpson, she was Miss Cora Edna Orr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Orr. She was 43 years of age and was born at Athens, Ala., where she spent her happy childhood and was a favorite of all who knew her. She was also an idol in the family, having been possessed with the many characteristics that go to make a sunny, pleasant disposition and a lovely home. She became a member of the Methodist Church early in life and her life was one of sweet devotion to her religious convictions her family and friends. Death relieved painful pneumonia suffering with which she had been confined for but a few days.
She is survived by her husband, two small sons, Roger and Carson and one daughter, Mary. She also leaves her father and mother, C. R. Orr of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. W. A. Abernathy of Muskegee, Okla., and Mrs. George M. Spears of Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. R. S. Tinnon and the interment followed at Pulaski. Maury Democrat.

SKILLERN, Elizabeth Maclin The Pulaski Citizen 14 Feb 1901
Mrs. E. V. Skillern, wife of Eugene V., or “Genie” Skillern, who formerly lived near Hicks’ Bluff and moved to Georgia several years ago, died Tuesday morning at her home in Austell, Ga. She was the mother of Mrs. Thornton Smithson and Mrs. E. H. LaVert, nee Miss Sammie Skillern, and a sister of Mrs. M. M. McLin and Mrs. H. H. Aymett. Mrs. Skillern is pleasantly remembered by many friends for her goodness of heart and noble womanly qualities. The funeral and burial occurred at Austell Wednesday. Mrs. Smithson went to Austell to see her mother but she died before Mrs. Smithson arrived. We extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

SMITH, G. W. The Pulaski Citizen 30 Jan 1902
G. W. Smith, of Wales, died at his home Tuesday evening of pleurisy and grippe, aged about 65. The burial occurred yesterday afternoon at the family burying ground. Mr. Smith was a good citizen and leaves a family, being the father of Mrs. Kimbrough and Mrs. Andrew Smith. The Citizen regrets to hear of his death.

SMITH, L. H. The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jan 1900
LeRoy H. Smith died at his home at Bunker Hill Friday morning of typhoid fever, after a brief illness, though he had complained of not being well for some time before he took his bed.
Mr. Smith was a prominent and very successful farmer, and one of the best known and most highly respected citizens in the county-the kind of a citizen whose death is a serious loss to the community, and a source of general regret.
Mr. Smith was a bachelor, a brother of H. H. Smith and Mrs. Matt Wells of Giles County, and Mrs. Wall of Marshall County. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church and a member of the Masonic lodge. The burial occurred at BunkerHill Saturday morning with Masonic honors. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
The Pulaski Citizen 18 Jan 1900

L. H. Smith is dead. How sad to relate. He was the son of Joshua and Frances Smith; was born near Lynchburg, Moore County, Tenn., Dec 29, 1849. He was a nephew of Col. Henderson Smith and a grandson of Major Jasper Smith, one of the early settlers in this state. He, with his father’s family, came to Giles County in 1868, lived four years on Bradshaw creek on the Leatherman farm and then moved to their home near Bunker Hill, where he lived until his death, which occurred on the morning of January 5, 1900, at 7:30 o’clock, from perforation of the bowels, as a result of typhoid fever. This was the ninth day from the time he took his bed, but really he had the fever from the first of December, 1899, and prior to this a bowel trouble for six months.
He was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, South, for a number of years, and also a faithful member of Bradshaw Lodge No. 256, F. & A. M. Bro. Smith’s father and mother having died several years ago, he lived with the widowed sister, Mrs. M. A. Wells, and her two sons, Henry and Virgil, at their old home, and he was all that a brother could be to Mrs. Wells, all that an uncle or father could be to those boys.
After the funeral services, conducted by Brother J. J. Shaw, his body was laid to rest in the family graveyard, there to await Christ’s summons for the grave to give up its dead.

SMITH, Reed The Pulaski Citizen 27 Feb 1919 Conway “Peck”
The writer was deeply pained to learn of the death of Reed Smith. He was a young man of exceptional intellect, and high mechanic talent. He was a useful citizen, and a man of high thought and was progressive, quick to perceive. His death is a loss to the public aside from the terrible blow to his family.

SMITH, Sarah Frances Abernathy The Pulaski Citizen 18 Feb 1909
Mrs. R. Monroe Smith died Saturday at her home in Pulaski, aged about 69 years. Mrs. Smith had not been in good health for the past three or four years, but being a woman of great energy and will power she continued about her household duties and bore her suffering uncomplaining.
She was the daughter of Colston Abernathy and is survived by a very large family connection, being a sister of Cope Abernathy of Texas, and Mesdames Mary Jane Carden, Elise McCormick, Lizzie Elder and Adelaide Birdsong of Giles County.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband whom she married 53 years ago, and six children; Robert C., Arnie and Orman Smith, and Mesdames Ed L. Roberts, Olanda Bennett, and R. H. Hudgens of Nashville.
Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife and mother, a model neighbor, and a woman who exemplified the highest type of Christianity in her daily life, having long been a consistent member of the Methodist Church.
Impressive funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. G. A. Morgan Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, followed by the interment in Maplewood Cemetery, many beautiful floral tokens being offered as a last act of friendship and esteem.
Unassuming and unpretentious, a woman of excellent judgment and charitable impulses, her good deeds will long live in the memory of many who have received kindness at her hands, and after a long life of unselfish usefulness, it is meant that she should cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees.


STEVENSON, Carrie Edna Tucker The Pulaski Citizen 11 Jan 1900
Mrs. Elam Stevenson died Tuesday morning at her home at Bryson after an illness of almost six weeks of typhoid fever. Mrs. Stevenson was the daughter of Mrs. Jake Tucker, and had been married only about three or four months. Mr. Stevenson himself is down with the same disease.
The burial occurred at Bee Spring burying ground Tuesday afternoon, with services by Rev. Mr. Wood of the Presbyterian church, of which Mrs. Stevenson was a consistent member.

STEVENSON, Coleman Lafayette The Pulaski Citizen 12 Nov 1908 “Memorial”
The following caper was read at the Memorial service of the Bee Spring Sunday School, held in memory of the late C. L. Stevenson last Sunday morning.
It is with sad hearts that we pause today in our regular Sabbath School work and pay a tribute to one who has long stood in our ranks.
C. L. Stevenson was born Dec. 26, 1832, and on the morning of Oct. 24, 1908 his spirit entered through the portals of eternal life.
He had spent almost four score years in the ever changing scenes of life’s battles and his death was like the laying down of arms, when the soldier hero retires from the fields of victory glory crowned.
He has always been a citizen of Giles County and though Giles is largely populated with men of sterling worth we know that C. L. Stevenson ranked with her best.
He was married 3 times, first to Miss Louisa Jackson who died early after the marrige. She was the mother of his son W. B. Stevenson.
His second marriage was to Miss Dorcas Jackson. The remained in wedlock for a period of many years, when death took her from him. She was the mother of his three sons, J. M., E. A. and T. M. Stevenson.
His last marriage was to Mrs. William Tungett, who survives him.
Besides these four sons he has reared no less than twelve orphans, and for a period of forty years he has had an orphan under his fatherly care and at time there has been as many as four in his home at the same time. In God’s word we read: “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the father less and widows in their affliction and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”
For a period of sixty four years he has been a member of the Methodist Church, and for fifty years a steward in the church.
He came of an honorable family. A noble lineage was his and in the very beginning of life, there was the foundation where on to build a character which was strong like Gibraltar’s rock. A character that stood the test of time, a character clean, pure and ideal.
He did not have the advantage which some men have of an extended scholastic education, and yet his education died comprise those essentials which make a man or woman fitted for life.
It disciplined his feelings, it inspired true and worthy motives. It inspired a profound religious feeling. It inculcated pure morality and purity of life, and these embrace, the large term of education.
Every one knows him to be kind and true. All appreciate him and honored him. He was looked to for aid and depended upon him when help was needed. He was truly a man of great usefulness.
As an agriculturist he was well skilled and the result was, prosperity awaited his labors. But be it said to his credit, that liberality in the furtherance of every good when it required means, was a true characteristic of him.
Whereas, it has pleased God to remove from us our beloved co-worker in Sunday, C. L. Stevenson.
Therefore be it Resolved, That while we know that we have sustained a loss severe indeed, yet we are consoled by the thought, that as a school we have been wonderfully blessed by having his noble character before us as open book so long a time. 2nd, That we believe that the influence for good arising from his honorable life, will not cease to live, but will continue to widen out as the wave set in motion spreads over the bosom of the lake. 3rd, That as a Sunday School we extend the sorrowing ones our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.
Bee Spring Sunday School Nov. 8, 1908

STEVENSON, Eliza Abernathy The Pulaski Citizen 25 Feb 1902
Mrs. Eliza Abernathy Stevenson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. B. Loyd, at Memphis at 6:30 o’clock Sunday evening, Feb. 21, at the age of 85 years and one month.
She was a connection of the family whose maiden name she bore and was born and raised in this county where she lived until a few years ago when she moved to Marshal County, Miss., and later to Memphis.
The remains were shipped here and carried out to Bee Spring Wednesday where, after appropriate services by Rev. J. F. Beasley, they were buried by her husband the late Willis M. Stevenson.
Her last days were spent in excruciating pain and intense suffering, but now all is over and she sweetly rests in her native and beloved soil, awaiting her Lords command to arise and shine.
Mrs. Loyd and a son, J. J. Stevenson, of Barton, Miss., came from Memphis with the body. J. B. And Dr. E. H. Stevenson, of Ft. Smith, Ark., two other sons also survive the departed.

STEVENSON, E. Fletcher (Mrs.) The Pulaski Citizen 05 Dec 1912
After an illness lasting only two or three days, Mrs. E. Fletcher Stevenson died of pneumonia Wednesday night of last week at her home near Bunker Hill. The deceased was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and leaves a husband to mourn her death. The burial services were conducted at Pleasant Hill Church Thursday by Revs. Taylor and Hendrix. Mrs. Stevenson was about 45 years of age, and had many relatives and friends who are grieved by her death.

STEVENSON, William McKendree The Pulaski Citizen 8 Feb 1900
W. M. Stevenson, an aged man, who for many years was one of the most prominent citizens of the Bryson community died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. E. Loyd, near Memphis, and in accordance with his wishes was sent here for burial Tuesday.

“Uncle Mack” as he was known was born in Giles County in 1818. He was a school teacher and country merchant at different times during his long life of activity. He was Superintendent of the Bee Spring Sunday school for forty years and quite a number of friends and relatives remember him well and with the utmost kindness.
Several years ago he sold out his home and went to live with his children who had grown up, married and made their homes elsewhere. But he never ceased to love the home and friends of earlier days and often expressed a wish that when the time should come in might be brought back to Bee Spring for burial. The body was accompanied by two sons, J. J. and J. B. Stevenson who live in Mississippi, and was met here by friends and relatives from Bryson. After the funeral service at Bee Spring the remains were buried with Masonic honor by the Bradshaw lodge where he had retained his membership for many years.
Mr. Stevenson leaves of his immediate family four children, two boys, John B. and Jesse J., of Marshall County, Miss., and Mrs. S. B. Loyd, of Shelby county; at whose home he died; also Dr. E. H. Stevenson, of Ft. Smith, Ark., as well as a widowed companion who had traveled life’s journey with him for over a half century. her maiden name was Abernathy, a relic of the family of that name in this county. To her the stroke must fall heaviest and to her it must seem that all the fondest hopes, brightest joys and sweetest treasures of earth are forever gone.

STOKES, J. T. The Pulaski Citizen 29 Mar 1900
Heron—J. T. Stokes, who died near Bethel, was buried here last week. He was a gallant soldier in the war with Mexico and had attained the ripe age of 93 years.

STORY, Mildred Aymett The Pulaski Citizen 12 Oct 1916
Mrs. R. L. “Rack” Story, died Saturday night at her home, the old Aymett place near Pisgah and the burial took place at Pisgah Cemetery Sunday, the Rev. W. H. Williams conducting the services.
Mrs. Story had a spell of sickness and was recuperating, when, stricken with typhoid fever, her weakened constitution succumbed to the additional attack. She was forty-three years of age, a member of the Presbyterian Church, a faithful wife, devoted mother, and a good woman.
Mrs. Story is survived by her husband and three children, and the following named sisters and brothers; Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Taylor of Texas; Squire Henry Aymett, Prof. Billie Aymett, Felix and Thos. J. Aymett.

STORY, Moses Sidney The Pulaski Citizen 09 Jan 1913
Moses Sidney Story died at Bryson on Jan. the 1st, 1913, after several weeks lingering with a complication of troubles incident to the infirmities of age. Had Mr. Story lived till the 22nd of February he would have been 85 years old. Joining the Presbyterian Church early in life, he had lived a faithful, consistent member of the same, and had been an elder of that denomination 40 years, and belonged to the Young’s Chapel congregation since its organization.
Coming home from the confederate army with an honorable discharge after four years faithful service to his country.
He started in life with nothing, but managed by hard work, frugal industry and practical economy to accumulate an ample sufficiency to make life comfortable in his declining days.
Mr. Story was born near Spartanburg, S.C., married in Lincoln County, Tenn., and in his death leaves his wife in age and feebleness extreme, and a widowed daughter, Mrs. Alice Fautt, and the following sons: R. L., Hugh, Elmo, R. F., and Richard.
His remains were interred at Young’s Chapel with appropriate services by his pastor, Rev. G. H. Turpin.

STOVALL, Thomas Marshall The Pulaski Citizen 5 Aug 1909
Unlike the babbling brook of the green meadow or the bounding, noisy stream of the rugged mountain, the life of Thomas Marshall Stovall was more like the moving tide in the current of a great river. He pursued the unbroken even tenor of his way in a manner that was not noisy or attractive, but with the deep intonations of force that was felt and moved things when put in action.
He first saw the light of day in the Bryson vicinity and spent his long life of about 72 years there closing it on July the 14th 1909. His physical frame had been giving away for more than a year under the ravages of a disease that had been preying upon his system, but not until the cyclone that passed over the community on the night of April the 29th, did seemingly serious trouble set in. He was in the midst of the direful calamity and a severe looser thereby and the wreckage and ruin proved too much for his enfeebled condition. The sudden and unexpected shock was so severe upon him that he never rallied fully from its effects. Not that he sustained any personal injuries but the loss in destruction of his property and the partial devastation of his home so impaired his vitality and knocked the spring out os his once responsive nature that he soon began to wane and continued to go down until the end came.
He was married in young manhood to Sarah E. Stevenson and this honored companion and devoted wife of a half century, with Sterling E. and two daughters, Mesdames Emma Watson and Addie Moore and several grandchildren with one brother and some sisters survive him.
Converted in early life to the Christian religion he soon thereafter joined the Methodist Church, South, at Bee Spring and served therein during the time all the relations of a lay official in the local church to which he belonged.
He taught school for several years when quite a young man, but he was so modest and unassuming in his manner that but few, if any of his most intimate friends and neighbors of the present day knew of this fact. His store of knowledge upon general subjects was above that of the average citizen and I cannot refrain from saying just here that a sacred historian and to any inquiring after truth and light he was an exponent equal to any man in the range of my acquaintance.
The removal from the waslks of men of such a life always gives me profound regret and especially is this true when I think of the direction in which we are tending, the rapidity with which we are moving and the glare and glitter that gives that which we call life a superficial tinsel of veneering with son little of profound reality. A few more like passages and the last lingering remains will have gone from among us of that primitive class of herald noblemen who wove the texture of true manhood and womanhood into the warp and woof of that element that today constitutes the bone and sinew of our great country. Therefore I write this epitaph as a tribute of respect and appreciation for the long, peaceful, unpretentious life of this good man and honored citizen that has fallen among us. John H. Stevenson

TARPLEY, Epperson Jr. The Pulaski Record 15 Dec 1904
After an illness of several months, Epperson Tarpley, Jr., aged about 22 years died of consumption at the home of his mother, Mrs. Ann Eliza Tarpley, near Aspen Hill on Monday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. He was a brother to Ike and Harry Tarpley and was to in business here during the past year with the firm of Barber and Tarpley. He was a young man of very pleasant manners, of courteous disposition and had many friends. During his serious sickness it was always his desire to give as little trouble to his friends as possible. The body was interred at the Marks graveyard Tuesday with funeral services by Rev. Porter.

TARPLEY, Jennie The Pulaski Citizen 22 Sep 1917
Miss Jennie Tarpley died Friday in Albany, Ala., and was buried Saturday at the family graveyard in the Eighth District. She was a highly esteemed Christian woman and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Tarpley, deceased, and a sister of Mrs. Beverly Brown of Albany.

TARPLEY, Ruth The Pulaski Citizen 18 Apr 1912
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tarpley of Tarpley’s Shop, have the sympathy of their friends on account of the death Monday night of their thirteen-months-old daughter, Ruth.
The burial was at the Scruggs graveyard Tuesday, after services by Rev. J. L. Kellum.

TARPLEY, Thomas A. (Barge) The Pulaski Citizen 01 Aug 1907
Thomas A. (Barge) Tarpley, died at his home in the 8th district Saturday and was buried at the Marks graveyard, Rev. W. J. Brown conducting services. Mr. Tarpley was a man more than 80 years of age and was an honest and highly esteemed citizen. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mesdames Wesley Aymett and Doc Dugger.

TARPLEY, William J. The Pulaski Citizen 09 Dec 1915
William J. Tarpley, one of the oldest, if not the oldest citizen of the county died at his home in the Eighth District, Thursday of last week and was buried at the family graveyard after services by Dr. J. J. Stowe.
Mr. Tarpley was all his life a successful farmer and was a fine type of the good citizen, being honest, law-abiding, and a man of highest integrity. For many years he had been a great sufferer with cancer in a most terrible form.
Mr. Tarpley is survived by several children including Mrs. Beverly Brown and Ed Tarpley of Decatur, Mrs. Ernest Coffman of near Birmingham and Misses Judy and Jennie Tarpley of the Eighth District.

TAYLOR, Mamie Creecy The Pulaski Citizen 1 Mar 1900
Diana-On last Friday morning at 4 o’clock Mrs. Mamie Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Creecy, died of typhoid fever. She has passed from this world of sin and sorrow to a bright and happy land prepared for those who lived as she lived. She leaves a husband and child and many relatives to mourn her loss. She had been a member of the Methodist for several years. Bereaved ones, remember she is waiting for you under the shade trees just across the river where God will make room for you. Burial services were conducted by Rev. J. M. Oakly.

TENERY, James The Pulaski Citizen 23 Mar 1905 Bunker Hill “Pansil” A TRIBUTE
Mr. James Tennery approached the grave and passed out into the great beyond March 16, 1905. Tired nature could hold out no longer, his constitution was shattered and worn out. He had spent about four score years in the ever changing scenes of life’s battle and his death was but as the calm retiring of a soldier hero all glory covered from its fields of victory.
It was noonday when he passed away and while it was dark and gloomy to loved ones left behind all was beautiful, bright and grand to him as he entered the portal’s of that celestial city.
We always look upon death with horror but what is it but the gateway to eternal joy? Those who have lived as long as Mr. Tennery, always have more friends and loved ones in heaven than here, if we but take the census and number those who have departed and those yet remain we find this to be indeed true.
He seemed to hold sweet converse with his wife and loved ones confident that he would soon join them.
For many years he had faithfully served the master and was known as a man of a warm heart and Christian spirit. After an impressive funeral service conducted by Mr. J. M. Bass he was laid to rest in the Bee Spring Cemetery. Peace to his ashes.

TENNERY, Thomas J. The Pulaski Citizen 21 Feb 1901
Mr. James Tennery received a letter a few days ago from Texas, bringing the sad news of the death of his oldest brother, Mr. Thos. J. Tennery, who died at Italy, Texas, Jan. 19, 1901.
Mr. Tennery was born on Buchanan Creek, near Parson Reed’s old home, April 26, 1816, making him 84 years, 8 months and 25 days old. Mr. Jas. Tennery, his brother, wishes a small notice of his death in his family paper, the Pulaski Citizen, for his and the older citizens’ benefit of this county.
Thos. J. Tennery moved to Texas during the year 1843, has lived in Texas 58 years. Times in Texas in those days were what we might term tough, and a man to live there then had to have a good spinal column to stand the racket. When he first went to Texas he wore rawhide shoes and at one time subsisted upon milk and meat without salt; could not get either meal or flour. Transportation was then difficult and doubtful, but he stayed and prospered and the world is better for having such men live in it.
Thos. J. Tennery was the oldest boy of eight children of Wm. Daniel and Polly Tennery. His father had 12 children in all, four by second wife.

Mr. Tennery was in the fight at San Jacinto and many other battles and Skirmishes under the immortal Sam Houston, for the independence of Texas, for which the State of Texas gave him a section of land. He was also a home guard under the Confederate government during our Civil War. His grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier. His brother, James Tennery, who lives near me, was also a soldier during the Civil War under that matchless chieftain, Gen. Bedford Forrest. He was his chief veterinary surgeon and is always glad to tell of incidents, trials and gallantry of his chief.
So we can readily see that the Tennerys come from a family of patriots and soldiers. They are all sky blue Democrats, honest and true, always for the right. It is said of Thos. J. Tennery that he would walk two miles to pay you 10 cents if he owed you.
Thus, he lived and died, true to every exigency or emergency of life, an old man honored and respected by all who knew him. Peace be to the ashes of our friend who is now buried in Italy, Tex., whose slumber will know no waking till the resurrection morn. W. L. Holt, Bunker Hill

THOMAS, Annie M. The Pulaski Citizen 15 Jun 1916
A largely attended funeral was that of Mrs. Annie M. Thomas, held yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Tom Carden on Fifth Avenue where the deceased had made her home for a number of years.
Rev. J. A. Foster, pastor of the West Side Presbyterian Church was assisted by Rev. Mr. Masters, pastor of the First Christian Church, and Rev. A. H. Manley, conducted the services.
The late Mrs. Thomas came to the Decaturs some ten years ago from Tennessee, where she was born 77 years ago. At the age of 9 years she became a Christian and has always been active in church work.
Thirty grandchildren survive her and seven children who are: E. L. Thomas, O. J. Thomas, J. D. Thomas, J. R. Thomas, of the Decaturs; Ike Thomas, Aspen Hill, Tenn.; Mrs. Sallie Rogers, Mrs. Tom Carden, Mrs. Bob Worley, of the Decaturs; Mrs. Lucy Ingram of Aspen Hill, Tenn. Monday’s Decatur Daily.

THOMAS, Mary V. Rose The Pulaski Citizen 29 Mar 1900
Mrs. Mary V. Thomas, wife of Mitchell M. Thomas died at her home in Pulaski Sunday, March 25, after an illness of about two weeks of pneumonia.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church Monday at 2 p. m. by Rev. W. J. Cherry and the burial occurred at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas was born April 14, 1849, and was married January 18, 1868. She was a Miss Rose before her marriage, and was a sister of Robert Rose, of the 8th district and Ben Rose, of Pulaski. She was a good woman, whose heart was full of the milk of human kindness, and did much for the suffering and distressed.
We extend sympathy to the bereaved husband and other relatives.

THOMAS, Mitchell McKinley The Pulaski Citizen 5 Apr 1900
Mitchell McKinley Thomas, of the firm of Thomas & Prince, after a short illness of pneumonia, died at his home on North First Street Thursday night, March 29, at a quarter to twelve o’clock, aged 58 years, 6 months, and 23 days. After funeral services, by Rev. W. J. Cherry, at the Methodist Church Friday. The burial took place at Maplewood.
In the death of Mitchell McKinley Thomas, one of Pulaski’s best citizens is taken from the walks of life. He was a quiet, gentlemanly, kind-hearted man, and lived not unto himself alone.

He as a consistent member of the Methodist Church and also a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow Lodges, and among the many deeds of goodmen which characterized the man, was the donation of the site of the Baptist Church.
The death of Mr. Thomas’ wife, which occurred about a week before his own, had a depressing effect on him, and he seemed to lose interest in his own, condition and worldly affairs.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas being childless the bulk of their property will go to relatives and a foster child.
In regard to the Thomas property, most of the real estate, especially town property, belonged to Mrs. Thomas and goes to her brothers and sisters, she having made no will.
Mr. Thomas willed his interest in the Thomas & Prince to his foster child, Mrs. Ida Ingram, also $2,000 of such other property as he might die possessed of.

TOPP, Lucretia Gordon The Pulaski Citizen 15 Mar 1900
Lynnville—Rarely has the death of any one created such genuine sorrow as did that of Mrs. Lucretia Gordon Topp, wife of Hugh C. Topp, which occurred at the old homestead Sunday night at 12 o’clock. About a month ago she was taken violently ill with heart trouble, followed by pneumonia. She battled bravely against the diseases, but in vain. Her frail constitution could not withstand longer the combined attack, and she fell asleep as peacefully as a tired child. She was the youngest daugher of Col. Thomas K. Gordon, a leader in his day for everything that was for the uplifting of humanity and the good of his fellow man. Her husband was Mr. Hugh C. Topp, and six children: Wallace, Hugh C., Jr., Anne Lacey, Lucia, Gordon and Helen, are left, besides two sisters, Mrs. Nitia G. White of Nashville and Mrs. Helen G. Walker, and five brothers, F. M., Col. T. M., Capt E. H. T., Col. W. W. and M. B. L. Gordon. Touching funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday morning, after which she was tenderly laid to rest in the family graveyard. A large crowd of people attested by their presence the high esteem in which she was held. The deceased possessed one of those beautiful Christian characters that lived only to benefit her fellow beings, and even in her last moments she thought only of the sorrowing ones and prayed that they might be comforted. She was beloved and honored by all-by the rich and poor alike-by all who came within the radius of her life. She leaves a rich heritage, the memory of a perfect womanhood. A host of friends who loved and admired her extend to the sorrowing ones their heartfelt sympathy in their hour of trial.

TOPP, T. M. The Pulaski Citizen 1 Mar 1900
Capt. T. M. Topp, a former resident of this county, and brother of H. C. Topp, died at his home near San Bernardino, Calif., Feb. 16. Capt. Topp was born in Pulaski Nov. 20, 1831; was married to Miss Lazinka Buford Marcy 20, 1861. Moved from Giles County to California Dec. 18, 1864. He was hurt some time ago, from the effects of which he suffered a partial paralysis, and never regained his former health. Friends of the family will sympathize with Mr. Topp, who is now very anxious about the condition of Mrs. Topp, who is suffering from heart trouble.

TUCKER, David The Pulaski Citizen 25 Aug 1909
David Tucker, aged about 52, died Sunday in the Goodsprings locality of typhoid fever, and was buried Monday at Chestnut Grove, burial services being conducted by E. L. Nance and others.
Mr. Tucker was a good citizen and had for many years been a devout member of the Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife who is the daughter of Amos Thigpen, and ten children.

TUCKER, Lula The Pulaski Citizen 1 Mar 1900
Heron-The long expected has happened in the death of Miss Lula Tucker, which was no dout welcome to her, but yet sad and sorrowful to relatives and many friends. She died Feb. 25th, and was buried beside sisters and brothers who had gone on before the realms of the eternal God the object of her devotion. During the thirty years of life the deceased was a quiet modest unassuming young lady, deeply attached to her widowed mother, brothers and her home. It may be truly said, she was never heard to utter a harsh word toward anyone, which fact, of itself will ever remain as a monument to her memory. It was a pathetic scene indeed to see her carried from her home to the grave leaving an invalid mother prostrated on a bed of affliction.

WATSON, George Allen The Pulaski Citizen 08 May 1913
After being ill for several months, Geo. Allen Watson died at his home near Young’s Chapel Monday at 11:30 o’clock. Mr. Watson was a prominent stock man and farmer, and served during the war in the Confederate Army. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, being a member of Young’s Chapel. He was one of the best citizens of the county and a Christian gentleman.
A wife and eight children survive him. There are two daughters and six sons. Dr. Will H. Watson, of Decatur, being one of them. He also has two brothers, Isom and Ben Watson, who live near Bunker Hill.
Funeral services were held over the remains at Young’s Chapel at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. G. H. Turpin, followed by interment in the church yard.

WATSON, Nora R. The Pulaski Citizen 12 Jan 1905
Miss Nora Watson, aged abut 21, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Watson at Bunker Hill Saturday.
She had been operated on for appendicitis, but it is thought the surgery was deferred too long and the sufferer survived the operation only a short while.
Burial was at the old Bryson graveyard with religious services.

WATSON, Margaret The Pulaski Citizen 05 Jan 1905
Pulaski, Tenn., Dec 29 (Special)
Mrs. Margaret Watson, widow of Henry Watson of the 20th District, died last night at the age of 83 years. Her husband died in November, 1893. He was a large property owner in his section, at his death. For several months past there has been a good deal of litigation between Mrs. Watson’s children and her disposition of her property, which has never yet been concluded. Thursday’s American.
The burial occurred at the Osborne graveyard with religious services.

WATSON, Margaret Frances Story The Pulaski Citizen 27 Dec 1917

WOODROW “Dr. Love”
Mrs. Fannie Watson is no more. A short time ago we wrote up the Watsons reunion and also a sketch of this subject and we heard that she was well pleased with what we said and now it will not be necessary to repeat some things said on that occasion. On Wednesday night, Dec. 19, 1917, death came to this home and robbed it of the greatest Jewel that had ever shone there. It was the mother. And like a thief in the night he did not tarry but claimed his own in abut thirty minutes time after her had his final call. When stricken she called for help and told the family she was dying. The end came about eleven o’clock. This was a great shock to all of her children who were not expecting her death, and also her friends. Heart failure was the cause. Another loving voice is hushed in silence, and her long days work has been well done. And while the children cannot come home to see their mother any more they can have another family reunion on a brighter shore. She was sixty seven years old on Sept. 15 and was the last charter member of the Presbyterian Church at the Chapel that was organized in 1872 and where her body was conveyed to its last resting place Thursday afternoon, where a large crowd of sympathizing friends had assembled. Re. J. T. Wade conducted services, while Miss May McCracken presided at the organ. On arriving at the Chapel the first members of the family that we met were Mrs. Maxie Aymett and Mrs. Lucy Curtis with their husbands. The girls represented the picture of grief, and when we shook hands with them all, Maxie said, “Mr. Turner this is awful.” They reminded me of our Saviour as he stood by the grave weeping for those he loved. So in him we have the picture of both human and divine blended in grief and to us this is a beautiful picture. In fact, we have seen worse pictures in this world than that of grief. And we decided that is good for us to sometimes have the fountain of grief opened up in our souls, while tears unbidden flow, for it brings us down to where we can look up to Him and say in pensive tones, Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name, They Kingdom come Thy will be done, On Earth as it is in Heaven.” Peace and love were the dominant traits in her character and the life of Mrs. Watson had been as tranquil, smooth, as a calm sea, and like the rose of summer had shed its fragrances on all who come in contact with her, one gave to the world some noble sons and daughters to be our friends and neighbors. And we hope that the dear friends will realize that to her death was only the gateway to the morning of eternal day, where she will bloom forever.

WHEELER, Alice The Pulaski Citizen 8 Feb 1900
Miss Alice Wheeler died at Bodenham Thursday of consumption, and was buried at Moriah Friday, with services by Rev. Mr. Fitzgerald. She was a member of the Baptist church and a daughter of W. L. Wheeler.

WILLOWFORD, T. T. The Pulaski Citizen 22 Mar 1900
Yokley-The Rev. T. T. Willowford, pastor of the Big Creek Christian Church died of pneumonia. He was only sick a few days. Another good man gone and he will be greatly missed. We tender to the bereaved ones our sympathy.

WORSHAM, Nina The Pulaski Citizen 21 Jul 1904
Mrs. Nina Worsham, daughter of Shields Gunter, and wife of John Bell Worsham, died Sunday afternoon about 3 o’clock. Her husband and two children survive her. The burial occurred at Pisgah Monday afternoon with services by Revs. T. A. Carden and Coleman Harwell. Mrs. Worsham was a good woman, a member of the Methodist church and died in the faith.

WRIGHT, J. J. The Pulaski Citizen 22 Mar 1900
The uncertainity of life received a sad and impressive illustration in the sudden death of J. J. Wright Tuesday evening. He appeared well as usual and was very jovial and cheerful at dinner and during the afternoon. He went in at Nester’s and ordered some oysters sent up for supper late in the afternoon, and to a friend who remarked upon his looking well, said, “Yes, I feel first rate.” His wife was at home watching for him, and when she saw him coming up the street about six o’clock, the usual hour for him to come home, she went back to the kitchen and gave the order to have supper. Directly she was informed that a man had fallen and the people were running to him. She picked up a bottle of camphor and ran down the street, to find her husband in a dying condition. He recognized her, called her by name, said he was cold, and asked if this meant death. Several overcoats were wrapped about him, he murmured a few words of prayer and then his voice ceased, while the body was being carried into the house. Dr. Wilson who was called by telephone reached the house even before the body was placed on the bed, but a hasty examination showed there was nothing to be done. The heart’s action had ceased. The distress of the young wife was pitiable in the extreme, and many sympathetic tears were shed by those whose voices were choked with emotion.
The cause of death is supposed to have been acute rheumatism of the heart. The funeral was conducted at the Methodist Church yesterday afternoon by Rev. W. J. Cherry attended by the Knights of Pythias in a body. After the funeral the remains were accompanied to the depot and escorted by a committee from the Lodge to Franklin, Tenn., the former home of Mrs. Wright.-
J. J. Wright was born at Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Feb. 13, 1870. He came south on account of his health, having suffered a severe attack of acute rheumatism. He located first at Franklin, and later in 1906, moved to Pulaski, since which time he has made his home here.
He was a tailor by trade, a modest, unassuming, kind hearted Christian gentleman. He was a zealous member of the Methodist church, sang regularly in the choir, having a good bass voice, and was very seldom absent from services.

WRIGHT, Moody The Pulaski Citizen 22 Jun 1916
Moody Wright, a well-known citizen of the Prospect section died at his home about two miles north of that place on Wednesday night of last week, aged about 78 years. The burial took place at the Nelson graveyard Thursday, by the side of his wife who died some years ago.
Mr. Wright is survived by four sons, William, Sam, London and John and two daughters, Mrs. Ed Stanford and Miss Wright.

WRIGHT, Richard The Pulaski Citizen 22 Mar 1900
Yokley—Uncle Dickie Wright, to whom we referred as being very sick and not expected to live was peacefully laid to rest in the Gibsonville Cemetery recently.

YARBROUGH, John T. The Pulaski Citizen 03 Sep 1915
John T. Yarbrough died Thursday afternoon at his home in North Pulaski of the infirmities of age. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Friday by Dr. J. J. Stowe and the burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Yarbrough was a member of the Methodist Church and of the Prospect Masonic Lodge and a Confederate Veteran. He was 80 years, 3 months and 12 days of age. Most of his life was spent in Giles County and until recent years he was engaged in farming. Mr. Yarbrough was a hard working, honest man, and had the respect of all who knew him.
Mr. Yarbrough is survived by his wife, his sons, Clifford, John and Will of Giles County, Everett of Columbus, Miss., and one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Taylor of Veto, Ala., who mourn the passing away of a good and faithful husband and father.

YARBROUGH, Sam L. The Pulaski Citizen 18 Nov 1909
Sam L. Yarbrough died suddenly Sunday afternoon of hemorrhage, caused by typhoid fever, at his home, at Weakley, aged 62 years. The burial was at the Yarbrough graveyard and was one of the most largely attended burials ever seen there.
Mr. Yarbrough was a high type of the good citizen and was generally beloved. He was not a church member. He died on his birthday anniversary. The deceased was an uncle of Mrs. I. V. Griffin of Pulaski.

YOUNG, Edgar Lake The Pulaski Record __ Apr 1921
The remains of Edward Lake Young, killed in action in France on Oct. 19, 1918, arrived here Saturday and were buried at Beech Hill Sunday after an eloquent funeral service by the Rev. W. H. Saxon, and the burial rites of Woodlawn Camp No. 455 of the Woodmen, a large delegation of whom turned out to do honor to their former brother. It is estimated that more than a 1,000 people were present., there being a delegation of ex-service men from Pulaski. The florals were many and beautiful.
Mr. Young is survived by his father, J. T. Young, a sister Mrs. William Taylor and George Young, a brother, to whom much sympathy has been expressed on account of the “supreme sacrifice” made by this splendid young man who bravely died to make the world a safer place in which to live and for a just and noble cause, the preservation of democracy and civilization. His name and heroism shall live long after him in the grateful hearts of his countrymen and those yet unborn.

YOUNG, J. Crutch The Pulaski Citizen __ Apr 1921
J. Crutch Young died at his home near Friendship Thursday and his burial took place at Maplewood Cemetery Friday afternoon, services by Rev. W. H. Saxon and Rev. E. M. Harrell.
Mr. Young would have been 82 years of age in June and was one of Giles County’s best and most highly respected citizens. He was consistent member of the Methodist church and for a number of years was engaged in business in Pulaski, later removing to his farm.

Mr. Young is survived by his second wife and the following named children: Sam S. Young of Nashville, Miss Blanch Young and Mrs. Harry Hardin of Thompson Station and Homer Young of Friendship. Harry L. Aymett is a grandson. Mrs. John T. Long of Pulaski, and Mrs. J. E. Young of Nashville are step-daughters of Mr. Young. Mr. Young’s life has been an honorable and useful one and there are many who regret his death and sympathize with the bereaved ones, among whom are included the following brothers and sisters: N. B. Young of Pulaski; Charles Young of Texas; Mrs. Ann Smith of Giles County; Mrs. Worsham, Mrs. Lou Williams and Mrs. Tom Moore, of Texas.

YOUNG, Sarah Jane Bass Pulaski Citizen July 6, 1916
Mrs. J. H. “Harb” Young died early Monday morning at her home at Bryson. She had been in failing health for a number of months. She was about sixty-four years of age. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Young at Pisgah Tuesday by the Rev. W. H. Beasley and the Rev. W. H. Williams and the burial took place in Pisgah Cemetery.
Mrs. Young was a most estimable Christian woman and the beauty of her life and character should be an inspiration to all. Her husband died several years ago and she is survived by three children to mourn for her: Mrs. Reuben M. Roddy of Ada, Okla., Mrs. L. Brown Worley and Ira Young of Bryson.