ABERNATHY, Alfred E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 03 Feb 1932
Confederate Veteran Dies
Al E. Abernathy died at his home in Pulaski Friday morning of heart trouble
after an illness of a week or two, though he had been in failing health for the
past year. A glowing funeral tribute was paid him by the Rev. A. J. Morgan at
the residence, Saturday morning and the interment was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy was one of Giles County's best citizens and was in the 88th year
of his age. His life was one of honorable characteristics and usefulness, for
the most part spent in farming.
Seventy-one years ago, when a mere youth, he entered the Confederate service as
a member of Capt. Hiram Hunnicutt's Company of First Tennessee Infantry and
served with credit during the war.
Of bright and retentive mind he was a great reader and relater of war anecdotes
and reminiscences and attended many of the State and general reunions, as well
as the reunions of the survivors of the companies of Capts. Barber and Hunnicutt,
in Giles and adjoining counties.
Mr. Abernathy's wife formerly Miss Luticia Loyd, preceded him to the Beyond a
number of years ago, and surviving him are three children, Mrs. Beatrice Holland
of Knoxville, and Mrs. Mildred Worley and Homer Abernathy of Pulaski.
ABERNATHY, Almeda Mitchell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Nov 1939
Mrs. Almeda Mitchell Abernathy died about 9 o'clock Friday night at her home on
South First Street after a paralytic stroke she suffered sometime Tuesday
morning. She was found that afternoon sitting on the floor, by Mrs. W. R. Crow,
a neighbor, who assisted her to a bed. She was conscious, but later lapsed into
a coma and never recovered.
Funeral rites were conducted for her by the Rev. J. K. Johnson at the
Bennett-May and Company Funeral Home, Saturday afternoon, followed by burial in
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Abernathy was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Homemakers Club and
Daughters of the Confederacy and in younger years took active interest in civic
affairs and local charity plays and was an actress and mimic of more than
ordinary ability. She was about 78 years of age and widow of Dr. W. D.
Abernathy, for many years County Health Officer, who abated the smallpox
epidemic in Giles County many years ago. Mrs. Abernathy is survived by a son,
Mitchell Abernathy. She will be missed by her friends.
ABERNATHY, Blanche Stephens The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Jan 1934
It was with sad hearts we heard last Friday afternoon that Mrs. Colston
Abernathy and her infant son had passed away at the Pulaski Hospital. All that
skilled hands and loving hearts could do could not stay the hand of death. Mrs.
Abernathy was truly a lovable character, a devoted wife, an affectionate mother,
a kind neighbor.
Mrs. Abernathy was formerly Miss Blanche Stephens of Princeton, Ky. In early
life she joined the Baptist Church of which she has been a faithful member.
Twenty-one years ago she was married to Mr. Abernathy. She is survived by her
husband and the following children: Kathleen, Martha, Colston, Dudley, Georgia,
Ann, Moulton, Alex, Virginia and Nancy. She is also survived by her mother Mrs.
Martha Stephens, one sister, Mrs. J.L. Vinson, five brothers, Hershel, J. D.,
Sam and Rice, all of Princeton and Wendell Stephens of Florida. Two
half-brothers, John and George Stephens of Princeton also survive.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence Sunday afternoon by Rev. C.E.
Patch of the Baptist Church at Pulaski, followed by interment at Maplewood.
Those who came from a distance were J. D., Sam, Hershel, John and George
Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Vinson all of Princeton, Miss. Corrine Townsend,
Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Webster and her sister, and James Webster all of Evansville,
Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Flecher Abernathy, Misses Eleanor and Grace Abernathy of
Columbia.
Mr. Abernathy and family the sister and brothers express deep appreciation for
all the tender words and acts of kindness extended to them in this time of deep
sorrow.
ABERNATHY, Carson Lee The Record 06 Nov 1935
Carson Lee Abernathy, 74, died Tuesday morning at 4:30 on West Hill after a long
period of ill health. He had been very ill since Thursday.
He was a son of the late Hartwell Abernathy. He was married twice. His first
wife was Miss Mattie Ezell and his second, who survives him was formerly Miss
Ella Forsythe.
He is also survived by the following sons and daughters, Clarence and Raymond
Abernathy, Mrs. Walter Christopher and Mrs. Edwin Driver, all of this county,
Frank Abernathy of Florida, Herbert and Arthur Abernathy of Nashville.
Funeral services were held today and the interment was at Maplewood Cemetery.
ABERNATHY, C.L. "Bud" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 06 Nov 1935
C. L. "Bud" Abernathy, aged 74 years, died at his home here Tuesday after a long
period of failing health. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. G.A.
Morgan at the residence. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy was a member of Sam Davis Council, No. 21, Jr. O.F.A.M. and was
Cattle Inspector for Giles County for several years when the Government was
extradicating the cattle fever tick.
Surviving are his wife and five sons, Clarence and Raymond of Pulaski, Frank who
resides in Florida, and Herbert and Arthur of Nashville and two daughters, Mrs.
Walter Christopher of Lynnville and Mrs. Edwin Driver of Pulaski; and a brother,
Tom Abernathy of the Tarpley section.
ABERNATHY, Davis The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Jan 1935
Davis Abernathy died at his home in the Bethesda locality Saturday afternoon
Jan. 12 at the age of 72 years, 5 months, 18 days. Funeral services were
conducted at Bethesda Church Sunday afternoon at one o'clock by Rev. R. D. Angel
and his body was laid to rest in the Bethesda cemetery.
He was one of Giles County;s most estimable citizens. He bore his suffering with
great patience and at all times found solace in the visits of his many friends
who so untiringly ministered to him during his long illness.
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. G. A. Minatra, Mrs. R. F.
Uselton and Mrs. Kelly Watson, and one sister, Mrs. Inez Bennett.
ABERNATHY, Eb H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Jan 1936
Eb H. Abernathy died at his home in the Brick Church section Thursday afternoon
after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. H. S.
Henderson, of Lewisburg, Friday, and burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy had been County Surveyor for most of the time during the past 45
years and was a practical and successful farmer. He was about 81 years of age.
Surviving Mr. Abernathy are his daughters Mrs. Dud Burgess and Miss Martha
Abernathy and a son, John Abernathy.
ABERNATHY, Elinor The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 02 Jan 1935
Miss Elinor Abernathy, passed away at 3 o'clock Monday morning at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Abernathy at Milky Way farms. Services were
conducted at Mt. Olivet for her Tuesday morning by the Rev. W. C. Moorehead and
burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Abernathy was loved for her many fine womanly qualities and Christian
character.
ABERNATHY, Erskine The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Apr 1935
Erskine Abernathy, a good farmer and fruit grower, living in the 11th District,
north-east of Pulaski, was found in a dying condition early Sunday morning.
Circumstances were such that it is not possible to state definitely whether it
was a case of accidental death, murder, or suicide.
Chicken thieves had been stealing Mrs. Abernathy's chickens, and on retiring
Saturday night Mr. Abernathy was observed to place a pistol under his pillow.
When Mrs. Abernathy asked about it, Mr. Abernathy said he was tired seeing her
worry in caring for her little chicks, and then have them all stolen when large
enough to use.
Mrs. Abernathy was not aroused during the night, and when she awakened Sunday
morning and saw Mr. Abernathy's bed vacant, she supposed he had gone out to the
barn to look after the feeding. A neighbor came in to see about borrowing a
saddle, and Mrs. Abernathy told him to see Mr. Abernathy at the barn. Starting
to the barn the body of Mr. Abernathy was discovered slumped over a chicken wire
coop.
A bullet had entered the head on the right side, about two inches above the ear,
and had passed clear through the head, passing out the left side almost on a
level with the point of entrance. There was no powder burn such as usually
accompanies a shot at close range. Mr. Abernathy's pistol was on the ground at a
little distance, with one empty chamber. He was not quite dead, but was
unconscious and died in just a little while after the body was discovered.
There are no known facts. No occasion for suicide is known.
It is possible Mr. Abernathy may have been watching for the thief about the
chicken house, and failed to notice the chicken coop until he stumbled and fell
over it. And the pistol may have been discharged, the bullet, by chance,
striking as it did. Or it is possible, he may have been shot by one of the
thieves and fired his pistol, involuntarily, or may have shot first, and the
thief returned the fire with fatal results.
Or it is possible the shot may have been fired with suicidal intent. But the
absence of a known cause, also the absence of powder burns, make this the least
probable possibility.
The theory of accidental death was so generally accepted by those in best
position to know the facts that no one would make the necessary affidavits to
hold an inquest. So none was held.
After funeral services at the home, Monday morning at 10:30 the body was laid to
rest in Maplewood Cemetery at Pulaski.
ABERNATHY, "Fed" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Aug 1932
Died August 5, 1932, age 83 years. Thus passes from the stage of the pioneers of
our county; while "Fed" was not as old as some of the other residents, he was
connected with the past as perhaps no other man in Giles County. Fed and his
father, Elisha Abernathy lived in a large part of three centuries-the latter
part of 1700-all of 1800 and 32 years of 1900.
"Fed's" father, Elisha, my father's grandfather, Jimmy "Dry" Abernathy, Turner
Abernathy, and John H. Birdsong, came to this country from North Carolina about
1816. All of them settled in the cane brakes about four miles east of Tarpley
Shop on what is now the old stage road, each one at a large spring. "Fed" owned
at his death part of this original tract of land.
Most of the original tracts of land where these pioneers settled are still in
the hands of the families who inherited them.
Much could be written about this one branch of the Abernathy family provided
your paper could contain it.
Suffice to say Frederick Abernathy was my great-great-grandfather. He had
several childen, one of whom was Jimmy "Dry" Abernathy, my great-grandfather.
Jimmy "Dry" had eleven children as follows: Turner Abernathy, Adline, Colston
(Moulton's grandfather), Hardy, Elbert, Rebecca, Cape, Hartwell (my
grandfather), John C., Levi, Sterling.
Anyone interested may obtain the names, etc., of the heirs of all of the above
named eleven children by request. All of the above information together with
much additional information was given me by my father who is still living and
remembers all these facts.
J. B. Abernathy
ABERNATHY, Hardy H. Pulaski Record October 25, 1939
Funeral services for Hardy H. Abernathy, 80, retired farmer of the Pisgah
section, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Barshears in Pulaski
Monday night, were held Tuesday afternoon, with Dr. G. A. Morgan as the
officiant. Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carrie McCormack Abernathy; four daughters, Mrs.
Elmo Gunter of Nashville, Mrs. Willie Harwell, Mrs. Carl Harwell, both of Giles
County and Mrs. Barshears; and one son, Clarence Abernathy of Pulaski.
Bennett-May and Co. in charge.
ABERNATHY, J. Press The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Jul 1930
J. Press Abernathy died suddenly at his home here Monday night after a long
period of physical decline, and his burial took place at Maplewood Cemetery
Tuesday afternoon after funeral services by the Rev. George Douglas.
Mr. Abernathy was in the 90th year of his age and was a good citizen. For many
years he was a leading farmer of the Conway locality, but retired from active
work about fifteen year ago and moved to town to reside. He had for many years
been a member of the Elkton Masonic Lodge and a member of the Methodist Church
about 65 years. In the Civil War he was a member of the Third Tennessee Regiment
in the Confederate cause and received a wound in the head at Jonesboro which
injury gave him trouble at times for the remainder of his life. For a number of
years, he was a member of the Giles County Court and made a good magistrate,
being a man of character and honesty of purpose.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by his daughter, Miss Mary Eleanor Abernathy who
resided with him and ministered to him in his declining years. M. T. Abernathy
of Bethesda is a surviving brother as is C. L. Abernathy of Columbia. A sister,
Mrs. Evans Barnes, resides in Texas.
ABERNATHY, Julius The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 07 Apr 1937
News was received here Tuesday of the death of Julius Abernathy in New York
Tuesday morning at a hospital after a few days illness of pneumonia. The burial
will take place here probably Friday or Saturday, in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy was about 40 years of age and unmarried and a son of Prof. and
Mrs. A. Sam Abernathy.. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Tom O'Neal of
Nashville and Mrs. Charlie Abernathy of Pulaski, and two brothers Fisher
Abernathy and Butler Abernathy. Mrs. Charlie Abernathy left for New York Tuesday
afternoon to see after funeral and other affairs.
Mr. Abernathy was an expert telegrapher and was connected with a Wall Street
brokerage office. He left Pulaski when about seventeen years of age and located
in New York and when the World War came on he enlisted and saw twelve months
service overseas.
He was a bright and capable man and learned telegraphy in the local Western
Union office. He had many friends who regret his death, which is particularly
sad as he is the third member of the family to died within about six months.
ABERNATHY, Katherine Tarpley The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 09 Dec 1931
Mrs. Katherine Abernathy, widow of John W. Abernathy, passed away at her home in
the Aspen Hill section Thursday, and her burial took place Friday in the family
burying ground after funeral rites by the Rev. J. L. Taylor.
Mrs. Abernathy had reached an advanced age and her death ends a beautiful
Christian life whose good influence will linger like a blessing and a guiding
star to her bereft children and friends. She was a devoted member of the
Methodist Church since her youth and in all life's relations was steadfast and
faithful until the completion of her earthly task.
Surviving Mrs. Abernathy are the following named children: Mrs. Hughey Marks,
Moulton and Colston Abernathy, Mrs. Hobart Townsend and Mrs. Pete Webster, of
Giles County and Fletcher Abernathy of Maury County.
ABERNATHY, Liles E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Feb 1936
Squire Liles E. Abernathy, Pulaski Corporation Magistrate, died at his apartment
on the west side of the Square at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning after an illness
dating from August 1935. Funeral services are to be conducted by the Rev. G. A.
Morgan, at 2 o'clock Thursday at the Methodist Church, Pulaski. Burial will be
in the Abernathy family burying ground near DeLacey Abernathy's residence.
Squire Abernathy was for many years a leading livestock dealer in Giles County
and took an interest in the promotion of livestock and farm interests. He was a
man of firm convictions and was noted for his honesty and fair dealing in all
his transactions in both private and official life. He was a son of Capt. James
E. Abernathy, deceased who was fo many years a leading farmer and stockman of
the county.
Surviving Squire Abernathy are his wife formerly Miss Cunningham, and two sons,
Liles Edward and Andrew, a sister, Mrs. John H. Stevenson and a brother, DeLacey
Abernathy.
His death is regretted by a wide circle of friends.
ABERNATHY, Elizabeth Denty "Lizzie D." The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Aug 1932
Miss Lizzie D. Abernathy passed away at the home of her brother, Casey
Abernathy, about 1 o'clock Saturday.
Miss Abernathy enjoyed the advantages of a good education and in early life
became a successful school teacher. Bur recognizing the needs of the younger
members of her father's family, and the children of the local community of
Pleasant Valley, she abandoned the broader field and devoted her life-work to
the needs of her home community.
Not only were the children instructed, the mothers were helped with their
problems. Long before the Government began the work of the Home Demonstration
Agent and Cooperative Marketing, Miss Lizzie had organized a community club, and
was conducting cooperative marketing. Indeed it is believed the germ of
cooperative marketing which is now one of the foremost activities of the
Government, developed in her brain. She worked unselfishly and modestly for the
best interest of her community. And made no claims for personal recognition when
the editors of agricultural papers, and heads of departments, called upon her
for information about the organization and operation of a community club. She
was always glad for others to take up the work she had inaugurated, and carry it
forward. And she learned that she could secure greater cooperation by others
when they were permitted to claim the credit for ideas and plans.
In recent years, Miss Lizzie had devoted much time to the genealogy of the
Abernathy family. After several years of research, she prepared a pamphlet,
which was published by The Citizen, tracing the various branches of the Giles
County family of Abernathys. And the distribution of this pamphlet brought much
additional information and an extended correspondence. Only recently Miss Lizzie
had been appointed Giles County representative of a national genealogical
bureau, and was busily engaged in preparation for this new activity when the
stroke came that terminated fatally.
After funeral services Sunday afternoon at Pleasant Valley Church, the church
where her active church and Sunday School work had been done over a period of
years, the body was laid away in the family lot where repose the remains of her
ancestors, and other members of the family. Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. George L. Beale of Nashville for many years a friend of the family,
assisted by Dr. R. J. Craig, a cousin, and the local pastor, Rev. W. C.
Morehead. The church was filled to capacity and perhaps not more than half of
those who came to the funeral gained admission. A wealth of beautiful florals
was a further tribute to the memory of this good woman.
Civilization and the Church will perhaps never recognize the debt due to
unselfish individuals, like Miss Lizzie D., who give up those things, which make
life dear to the average man or woman and devote their lives to unselfish
service for the benefit of others.
ABERNATHY, Mary Elizabeth The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Jun 1936
Death always brings a sense of sadness and loneliness into the home. But when it
comes to one who has served the normal span of life, it is to be expected, as a
natural incident of age. But to the young in the prime of life, it seems
peculiarly sad.
Such was the passing of Mrs. Clyde Abernathy, Saturday. She had been apparently
well and happy, until a few weeks ago, when internal trouble developed. She went
to Nashville Hospital for examination when it was discovered she was suffering
from an internal cancer, and that the case was hopeless. She was brought home to
wait for the time being. But was not informed of her true condition.
Fortunately, under the circumstances, she die not have long to wait. The end
came Saturday.
The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at the home of her father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. Steele Thompson, Rev. G. A. Morgan officiating. Burial at
Maplewood.
Mrs. Abernathy is survived by her husband, her father and mother, a brother, Jim
Thompson, and a sister Miss Helen Thompson, to all of whom much sympathy is
extended.
ABERNATHY, Mary Lou "Mollie" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Aug 1937
Miss Mary Lou "Mollie" Abernathy, daughter of the late Esquire and Mrs. Harp
Abernathy, sister of the late W. L. Abernathy, Sr., died at the Pulaski
Hospital, Friday, July 30.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. A. Morgan, Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilbert, with whom Miss Abernathy lived for several
years. Miss Abernathy was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church.
The deceased is survived by one nephew, Pointer Abernathy, and a niece, Mrs.
McElwee of Atlanta.
ABERNATHY, Mattie Abernathy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Aug 1939
Mrs. R. D. Abernathy died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Martin, Long
Mont, Colo., where she was visiting near Denver, Colorado, Monday night.
A telegram was received here Monday, by members of the family, saying she was in
critical condition. Then Tuesday morning the message came that she had passed
away.
The body will be sent home for burial. And is expected to reach Pulaski,
Thursday. Of course in such a long trip a misconnection somewhere along the line
is possible.
Mrs. Abernathy was a member of an old prominent family. She was the widow of the
late R. D. "Bob" Abernathy, for many years a successful school teacher in Giles
County. And was the mother of T. E. "Peck" Abernathy, the efficient and popular
Deputy County Court Clerk, and Harold Abernathy, in addition to Mrs. Martin.
A brother, Dr. T. E. Abernathy, of Chattanooga, a prominent and successful
physician, died there, recently.
ABERNATHY, Mildred Banton The Pulaski Record 09 Oct 1935
Miss Mildred Banton Abernathy, 24, died at her home near Scott's Hill in the
Eighteenth district Friday. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Clayton Abernathy.
Funeral services and burial were at Scott's Hill Cemetery Saturday.
ABERNATHY, Milton Thomas The Record 29 Jun 1938
Last Giles Confederate Veteran Dies
M. T. Abernathy, who would have been 93 years old in July, died at his home in
the Conway section Friday morning at 6:30 after an illness of two weeks. Mr.
Abernathy was believed to be the on;y surviving Confederate veteran in Giles
County.
Born and reared near Conway, he was one of ten childern of Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell
T. Abernathy. He joined the Confederate army and was discharged in February 1863
for being underage. After three months he re-joined the same regiment, Company
A, Third Infantry. He acted as courier for General John C. Brown until he was
wounded in the battle of Atlanta and was in a hospital in Macon, Ga. when he
received his parole in May, 1865.
Surviving are his wife [Lucinda Meadows Abernathy]; two sons, J. B. Abernathy of
Pulaski and Tom Abernathy of Denver, Colorado; three daughters, Mrs. Tully
Birdsong and Mrs. Tom Brown of this county, and Mrs. Emory E. May of
Chamberssburg, Pa.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Bethesda Methodist Church, of
which he had been a member of sixty-five years, and burial was in the Birdsong
Family Cemetery near Tarpley. The Rev. A.R. Gibbons, pastor, the Rev. Cullen T.
Carter, of Winchester, presiding elder over the Pulaski District, officiated.
ABERNATHY, Samuel A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Sep 1936
Samuel A. Abernathy, son of Prof. and Mrs. A. Samuel Abernathy of Pulaski, a
Nashville attorney with offices in the Stahlman building, died Thursday night at
8:15 o'clock, at his home, 1922 Hayes Street, after 18 months' failing health.
Mr. Abernathy was connected with the legal firm of Dews and Woodruff. He had
been engaged in the practice of law there for the last four years. He was born
and reared in Pulaski and educated in the schools there.
As a young man he was connected with the AmericanTelephone and Telegraph company
in Nashville and then transferred to Havana Cuba with the same company. He lived
there about ten years and about five years ago returned to Nashville. He studied
law at Cumberland University in Lebanon and after graduation began practicing in
Nashville.
He attended the Methodist Church was a member of the local Shrine Club, and was
a Mason.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Hagerty Abernathy; a son, Samuel A.
Abernathy, Jr., daughter, Rita Clare Abernathy, both of Nashville; parents, Mr.
and Mrs. A. Samuel Abernathy of Pulaski; brothers, Butler and Fisher Abernathy
of Pulaski, and J. J. Abernathy of New York; and sisters, Mrs. Ira Tarpley and
Mrs. Charles Abernathy of Pulaski and Mrs. Aubrie O'Neal of Nashville.
After funeral services at the residence Saturday conducted by Rev. Coston J.
Harrell the body was laid away in Mt.Olivet Cemetery, Nashville.
ADAMS, Anderson "Buster" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Mar 1939
Anderson "Buster" Adams died at his home in Pulaski Saturday at 3:30 o'clock
after a long illness. Mr. Adams had been in declining health for about three
years.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 o'clock at the residence with Elder
Smith, pastor of the Church of Christ in charge.
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Adams' death was the occasion of wide
spread sorrow. He was a good, kind husband and father and a good citizen.
Surviving are his wife and four sons and three daughters, and brothers and
sisters.
ADAMS, Ella Davis The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Jun 1936
Mrs. Ella Davis Adams, wife of Herman Adams, died Monday morning shortly after 4
o'clock at her home in Pulaski.
Mrs. Adams had long been in poor health and her uncomplaining nature won for her
many words of kindness and sympathy.
She was twenty-eight years of age, a member of the Olivet Methodist Church and
one of the most beloved young women of her community. She was married to Herman
Adams nine years ago.
Members of her immediate family who survive her are her husband and one little
daughter Hattie Jane eight years of age. Funeral services were conducted from
the home Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. Johnson, after which her body
was laid to rest in beautiful Maplewood Cemetery under a bank of flowers which
came as loving tributes from different friends showing the family the esteem and
appreciation in which she was held. The following friends served as pall
bearers: Dr. Thomas H. Booth, Guy Matthews, John Mason, Emmett Hendrickson,
Allie Holley, and O. L. North.
ADAMS, Mary Carolyn The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Feb 1936
In memory of little Mary Carolyn Adams, on the 18th of January 1936, God called
her home to live with Him. Funeral was conducted at the home of Rev. G. A.
Morgan. She was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery. Mary was three years and six
months old. She was an affectionate child, loved her parents dearly. Mary
Carolyn was sick three weeks. Everything was done for her that could be done.
They carried her to Vanderbilt Hospital. Nothing could be done. God said suffer
little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven. She left
mother, father, and little brother. May they so live that they may see her
again. Let them look to God in sorrow who in mercy heals all pain. Keep sweet
memory of Little Mary Carolyn till in heaven we meet again. Mrs. Jim Whitfield.
ADCOCK, Evan Lee The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Apr 1939
On Friday morning as devoted friends and loved ones were gathered by his bedside
ministering to his every need, the beautiful soul of Evan Lee Adcock took its
flight. Death came after years of ill health, during which he always was
cheerful and smiling.
Funeral services were conducted at Thompson Chapel by Brother Ferrell and
Brother Gibbons which was his dying request. After funeral services the body was
borne to beautiful Maplewood Cemetery and laid to rest beneath a blanket of
beautiful flowers.
He leaves a wife and son, Evan Jr. and a daughter, Rebecca.
ADCOCK, William E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Apr 1937
Last week I announced this young man had pneumonia, but now with a trembling
hand and sad heart, I have to say the grim messenger of death came Saturday and
blighted his home and left a vacancy which never can be filled.
His going away cast a gloom of sorrow and sadness among his young friends and
associates, and it reached far into the hearts of the older ones.
He was as loyal to the Sunday School and League as the sun is on its journey
through the Heavens.
Not because he has passed on to the great beyond I am saying this. But because
many of his friends of his age who have been with him all the while said he was
the choice of them all. He was always cheerful and in a jovial spirit. "God
moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform." So we submit to him who doeth
all things well.
The family has the sympathy of all their neighbors in their great loss.
Funeral at Rehobeth Monday by Rev. Roy D. Angel. After which the remains were
laid to rest in Maplewood in Pulaski to await the great resurrection morning. H.
C. Paysinger
ADKINS, John R. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Aug 1938
Funeral services for John R. Adkins, 67, farmer of the eighth civil district,
were held Friday afternoon at the funeral home of Bennett-May and Co., and
burial was in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski. He did unexpectedly of a heart
attack Wednesday. Among his survivors are his wife; his sons, Lee and Thelma
Adkins of this county and Gray Adkins of Mansfield, Ohio; his daughter, Mrs.
Martha May Hamby of Ohio; his brother, James Adkins of Pulaski; and his sisters,
Mrs. Dolly Barnes and Mrs. Thompsie Ann Campbell, both of Jackson, Tenn.
AIMAR, C. E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Oct 1939
A message was received here, announcing the death of C. E. Aimar at his home,
Charleston, S. C., of a heart attack, Sunday morning.
Mrs. Aimar will be remembered here as Miss Emma Lou Lawson, to whom much
sympathy will be extended by the older people who will recall the brave fight
the little girl made who lost both hands, but did not give up.
ALEXANDER, Ozella Koon and Thomas Wilburn The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Jun 1939
It was a sad occasion at Liberty Church last Tuesday when the bodies of a mother
in one family and father in another awaited burial, Mrs. Ozella Koon Alexander,
64, wife of Jesse Alexander, mother of George and Kelly Alexander. And Thomas
Wilburn, 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilburn, survived by wife and one child,
age and youth, side by side in the eternal resting place in Wilburn burying
grounds.
ALLEN, A. W. The Pulaski Record 4 May 1932
Dr. A. W. Allen, well known physician, died at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. W.
Deane, April 28th, after a prolonged illness. He was 81 years of age.
Dr. Allen began his practice at Shady Grove in Hickman County 57 years ago. He
came to Buford Station, nine miles north of Pulaski, 35 years ago, where he was
actively engaged in the practice of his profession until last summer when he
retired.
Dr. Allen was married twice, both wives having passed away. He leaves no
children. A brother, Judge John T. Allen, of Nashville, survives. Judge Allen, a
son and the latter's wife, were here for the funeral.
Dr. Allen was a 32nd Degree Mason and the Masonic Lodge was in charge of the
funeral rites, which were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in
Pulaski, followed by interment at Maplewood. Dr. W. B. Taylor of Lebanon and the
Rev. T. W. Nolan officiated.
ALLEN, Ella W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Apr 1936
The body of Mrs. John T. Allen who died in a Nashville Hospital was brought to
Pulaski Tuesday for burial in the family lot at Maplewood, after funeral
services at Nashville.
Mrs. Allen was removed from her home here in Pulaski to the hospital some thirty
or thirty-five years ago. And has remained there ever since.
She is survived by her aged husband, Judge John T. Allen of Nashville, her sons,
Rev. H. T. Allen and C. R. Allen. And perhaps other children. The family has
been away from Pulaski for a long time.
ALLISON, Len R. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Sep 1937
Len R. Allison died at Old Hickory Sunday of a heart attack and his burial took
place in Maplewood Cemetery Monday afternoon.
Mr. Allison was a son of the late J. Bun Allison and was born and reared here.
He spent several years in the North but for a number of years had resided at Old
Hickory where he was employed. He is survived by his wife, a son and daughter,
and his brothers, George B. Allison of Nashville and James A. Allison of Pulaski
and a sister, Mrs. Will Smith, also of Pulaski. Friends regret his death.
ALSUP, Mary Caneon The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Jul 1939
The little ten months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Alsup died at the
hospital Tuesday; and was buried Wednesday. Mrs. Alsup is a sister of Bryant and
Jim Pigg.
AMIS, Emma Artellia Allen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Jan 1939
Mrs. John L. Amis died unexpectedly at home Thursday morning with a heart
attack. Her death came as a great shock to all who knew and loved her. A place
in this world is vacant that can never be filled.
She was a faithful worker in the church and in every walk of life. Her cheerful
smile and loving words brought sunshine into the hearts of many.
She was a great believer in the power of prayer and many were the sweet hours of
prayer spent by her in communion with our Heavenly Father in behalf of all who
were in need in any way.
She dearly loved the church and was a devoted and constant worker in all church
activities.
She had a word of counsel to the erring, a word of kindness to the poor, a word
of sympathy to the sorrowing, a word of love to us all.
After funeral services at the home Saturday afternoon the body was laid away at
Maplewood.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Amis is survived by three sons, John L. Jr.,
Charles W., and James F. and one daughter, Mrs. Tolleson, of Atlanta, Ga. Also
by her mother, Mrs. Jane Allen, and a sister, Mrs. Elmo Arney.
ANDERSON, Clarence H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Nov 1937
Clarence H. Anderson, aged 63, of 521 Corbin Ave., manager of the Service
Department of P. & F., Corbin, died this noon at his home, after an illness of
several weeks.
Born in Pulaski, Tenn. Mr. Anderson lived in New Britain for fourteen years and
served as manager of the P. & F. Service Department for twelve years.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Frances Toon Anderson he is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Estelle Arrowsmith, Pulaski, and Mrs. Bona Nicholls, of Nashville, Tenn. and a
brother, Felix E. Anderson, of St. Louis, Mo.-New Britain, Conn. Paper.
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Nov 1937
Mrs. Estelle Arrowsmith and Mrs. Bona Nicholls of Nashville were here Wednesday
to attend the burial of the ashes of their brother, Clarence Anderson who died
recently at his home at New Britain, Conn., and whose body was cremated, in
accordance with his wishes. The burial of the ash urn was private and took place
in Maplewood Cemetery.
ANDERSON, Gertrude The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Feb 1939
Mrs. Gertrude Anderson, a widow of William H. Anderson, a druggist here many
years ago, died at her home in Arizona on Jan. 25th , aged almost 86 years. She
left Pulaski for the West in 1907 and had several visits back here to see
friends and relatives.
She is survived by several children including Mrs. Felix Manning who was here
last summer.
Friends of Mrs. Anderson will regret to learn of her death. A son, Homer
Anderson, resides in Lexington, Ky.
ANDERSON, Mary Christiana Birdsong The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 May 1933
Mrs. P. J. Anderson, widow of the late P. J. Anderson, died Sunday at the Austin
Hewitt Home where she had been living for some time. After funeral services at
the Methodist Church Monday at 4:00 o'clock p.m. the body was laid away in the
family lot at Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. A. J. Morgan, pastor of the local church
was the officiating minister.
Mrs. Anderson has been a member of the Methodist Church from childhood, and was
a regular attendant upon the services as long as she was able to get about.
ANDERSON, Sidney The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
A message received by relatives here, brought news of the death of Sidney
Anderson, a former resident of Pulaski, at a hospital in San Antonio, Texas,
Wednesday morning, Oct. 20. The body will be brought back to Pulaski, but
definite funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Mr. Anderson underwent a major surgical operation, about two weeks ago. And
while no details are known here, the supposition is that death resulted from the
operation together with his physical condition, making the operation necessary.
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 Oct 1937
As announced last week Albert Sidney Anderson of San Antonio, Texas, died at his
home there Wednesday morning.
The body arrived in Pulaski on the early morning train Friday. Funeral services
were held at the Pulaski Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
conducted by Dr. G.A. Morgan. Burial was at Moriah where repose the remains of
his father, mother, and other members of his family.
His widow, Mrs. Jane Simpson Anderson, and his son, Albert Sidney Anderson, Jr.,
and one daughter, Miss Martha Anderson, came for the funeral. One daughter, Mrs.
Mary Oakes, of Hollywood, could not come.
ANDREWS, James David The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Mar 1937
Nashville, March 4-James David Andrews, 79, prominent citizen of Nashville for
more than half a century, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gillespie
Sykes, Warner Place at 7:20 o'clock this morning of a heart ailment. Mr. Andrews
had been ill only four days, having contracted a cold which led to the fatal
attack.
Mr. Andrews was the father of Maj. Gen. Frank M. Andrews, commanding officer of
the United States Air Service. General Andrews, informed late last night of his
father's condition, left Air Corps headquarters at Washington at midnight and
flew to Nashville. Another son, Major J. D Andrews, Jr., of the U. S. Engineers,
stationed at Spartanburg, S. C., was here today. A third son, Major W. V.
Andrews, comandant of Chapman Airport at Miami, Fla., is expected to arrive
before the funeral, which is set for 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Sykes.
Other survivors are, three brothers, The Rev. J. B. Andrews, of Siloam Springs,
Ark.; the Rev. W. B. Andrews of Fort Worth, Texas; Milton Andrews of Decatur,
Ala.; and a sister, Mrs. H. M. Little, of Denver, Colo.
Mr. Andrews was born September 8, 1857, in the Bryson community of Giles County,
Tennessee. He was the son of the Rev. William Thomas Andrews, Methodist
minister, and Eliza Stevenson Andrews.
As a child, Mr. Andrews lived in several Alabama towns, moving with his family
from Pulaski to Madison and then to Scottsboro as conference assignments were
ordered.
When he was a young man, Mr. Andrews was a newspaper reporter. He worked as a
newsman at Dallas and on the Louisville Courier-Journal, edited a weekly paper
at Pulaski and fifty-six years ago when the Pulaski plant was burned out, came
to Nashville where he was employed for a time as a reporter on the Nashville
Banner. While at Pulaski, he was married to Miss Lula Maxwell of that town.
Forty-six years ago, Mr. Andrews went into the real estate business, remaining
in it through the rest of his active life.
He was a member of McKendree Methodist Church for fifty-five years. He was
affiliated with the Knights of Pythias fraternal order at one time.
During the latter years, Mr. Andrews was vitally interested in aviation
development. Proud of the careers of his sons in aviation, he was one of the
leading spirits in stimulating interest in it here and worked with all his vigor
toward establishment of a modern and adequate airport for the city. His sons
said today that Mr. Andrews never missed a meeting of the airport committee
here.
General Andrews said he had taken his father with him on several flights. "He
took me to the world's fair on a train with oil lamps when I was a kid, " said
the aviation chief, "so I took him to the Chicago World's Fair in an amphibian
which I landed on Lake Michigan."
Dr. King Vivion, pastor of McKendree Church, will conduct the funeral services.
Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
ARNETT, Rayburn The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Jan 1936
Rayburn Arnett, 62, farmer, died at his home in District No. 1 Monday evening at
five o'clock . He has been in bad health for a long time. Funeral services were
conducted at Pleasant Hill Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev.
Austin of Elkton.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Delia McMullens Arnett, one sister, Mrs. Usia
Phillips, wife of S. T. Phillips, and a host of relatives and friends. He was
buried at the Lewis Cemetery.
ARTHUR, Woodard The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 May 1939
The dawn of each new day brings something to remind us that happiness in this
life is only momentary. For again the dark angel of death has held out its hand
and beckoned to Woodard Arthur Friday morning, between the hours of nine and ten
o'clock, to come. While standing behind the counter he suddenly collapsed and
was dead in a few minutes. This is the second shocking death in the Arthur
family within two years. It will be recalled that his sister, Mrs. R. C. Deason,
died suddenly Oct. 12th, 1937.
Mr. Arthur was a successful businessman and spent the greater part of his life
in the Riversburg community. He enjoyed friendly conversation and good jokes.
Many hearts were made sad by his going away.
Funeral services were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. L. Colbert, in
Pulaski Saturday afternoon at two o'clock by his pastor, Brother Johnson of
Olivet Church. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
He is survived by his second wife, three sons, Eugene Arthur, Decatur, Ala.,
Clarence and Roy Arthur, of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Annie Mae Woolerford,
and Mrs. Lessie Gray Sharp. Also his mother, Mrs. M. E. Arthur, three brothers,
Oscar Arthur, Riversburg, Elmer Arthur, of Aspen Hill, and Tom Arthur, of
Decatur, Ala., and four sisters, Mrs. J. L. Colbert and Mrs. Henry Cole of
Pulaski, Mrs. J. N. Adams and Mrs. Roy Poff of Decatur, Ala. A large number of
relatives.
Mr. Arthur was 57 years and 5 months of age. He had a host of friends who regret
to hear of his death.
AYMETT, Ada Abernathy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Aug 1938
Mrs. Ada Abernathy Aymett, 85, died Thursday at her home at Aymett Town, after a
long illness. She was the widow of Duff Abernathy, who died thirty-five years
ago, and to whom she was married fifty-nine years ago.
Mrs. Aymett was one of eighteen children of the late Charles C. Abernathy, only
one of whom now survives, Dr. Sidney Abernathy of Pulaski. Her mother was
Elizabeth Dickson Abernathy.
Mrs. Aymett was a woman of splendid mental attainments. She was a leading member
of the Episcopal Church and was one of the charter members of the local U.D.C.
chapter.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the residence with the Rev.
Thomas Thrasher, of Columbia, officiating. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Leonard Aymett and Mrs. Sam May of this
county, and Miss McCallum Aymett of Memphis; and one son, Julian Aymett of
Memphis; and three grandchildren, Julian Aymett, Jr. of Memphis, Ada and John M.
Aymett of this county.
AYMETT, Bettie Abernathy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 28 Jun 1939
Mrs. Bettie Aymett, daughter of the late Col. Alf Abernathy and widow of J. V.
Aymett, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. L. Hopkins, east of Pulaski,
Saturday morning, just past midnight. Mrs. Aymett died as the result of a fall
some weeks ago when she sustained a fractured hip.
After funeral services at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Sunday morning,
conducted by Rev. A. R. Gibbons, the body was laid away in the Aymett Graveyard.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Cleveland Ingram, Mrs. Ed L. Hopkins and
Miss Vashti Aymett, and one son, James V. Aymett. One brother, Prof. A. Samuel
Abernathy, and a large number of relatives. Both the Abernathy and Aymett
families are large, and prominent Giles County people.
AYMETT, Carl The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Jan 1937
Bristol, Conn. Jan. 2-Carl A. Aymett, 40, president and treasurer of Aymett's
Auto Arcade, formerly of Pulaski, Tenn., died at 10 o'clock last night at the
Bristol Hospital from injuries received late the night before when the
automobile he was driving crashed into the rear of a large transport truck in
Farmington on the Bristol-Hartford Highway, United States Route No. 6A.
Aymett's fiancee, Miss Josephine Royal, 38, of 59 Park Street, and Miss Nora
Collins, 44, of 27 Reilly Place, who were riding with him, were instantly killed
in the crash, death being due to fractured skulls.
The truck which had been stopped at the side of the road while the driver,
William Johnson, 36, of Washington, D. C. was asking directions of Constable
John A. Tyrrell of Farmington, had just gotten in motion again as the car of
Aymett's came along at a high rate of speed. Aymett failed to see the truck
until too late to avoid the crash. Aymett was thrown out of his car and forty
feet up the highway by the force of the impact immediately after hitting the
truck.
The car burst into flames. Constable Tyrell had utmost difficulty in extricating
the bodies of the two women, both because of the flames and the fact that they
were pinned under the dash and steering wheel.
The accident and flames from the burning car attracted hundreds of spectators,
the Farmington fire department was called and had a stubborn fight before the
fire could be extinguished.
A double funeral will be held at St. Joseph's Church Monday morning at 10o'clock
for Miss Royal and Miss Collins. Funeral services will be held in Pulaski at the
Presbyterian Church, probably Friday morning at 11 o'clock and burial will be in
Maplewood Cemetery, according to a phone message from Carl's mother, to Mrs. Ben
Aymett. The funeral party is to leave Bristol Wednesday morning, coming to
Decatur, and is expected to reach Pulaski Thursday evening.
Carl was a good businessman and had hundreds of friends here and in Bristol to
mourn his death.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Clower, of Ft. Worth, Texas, his foster mother,
Mrs. Ben Aymett, his cousin Mrs. John Baldwin of Atlanta and others.
AYMETT, Ida Abernathy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 01 Jun 1938
Mrs. Ida Abernathy Aymett, 67, died at 11 o'clock last Wednesday morning at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Tom Aymett at Aymett Town. She had been ill several
weeks. She had returned here a few days before her death from a hospital near
Nashville and before that has spent some time in Atlanta with her niece, Mrs.
John Baldwin, who came with her.
Mrs. Aymett was the widow of Ben Aymett, who was City Marshall here some year
ago and was also a deputy United States Marshall. Surviving are one brother,
Henry Abernathy of Pulaski; a half-brother, Fulton Abernathy of Birmingham,
Ala.; and two sisters, Mrs. Tom Aymett and Mrs. A. J. Clower, of Fort Worth,
Texas.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the residence in Pulaski and
burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Dr. G. A. Morgan, pastor of the Pulaski
Methodist Church, of which Mrs. Aymett was a devout member, officiated.
Bennett May and Company in charge.
AYMETT, James Vernon The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jul 1932
James Vernon Aymett died Wednesday morning at his home in the Blooming Grove
locality after an extensive period of ill health. His funeral rites will be
conducted at the residence by the Rev. Dallas Bass at 2 o'clock this Thursday
afternoon, and burial will be in the Maclin graveyard.
Mr. Aymett was a successful farmer and one of Giles County's best citizens and
is survived by his wife formerly Miss Betty Abernathy and four children: Mrs. Ed
L. Hopkins, Mrs. Cleveland Ingram, Miss Vashti Aymett and a son James Vernon
Aymett. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. "Hub" Aymett, and a member of one
of Giles County's pioneer families.
BAKER, Robert Lafayette (Fate) The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Sep 1936
Robert Lafayette (Fate) Baker was born Jan. 10, 1866. Died August 24, 1936. Age
70 years, 7 months and 14 days.
He was born and reared in Giles County. He leaves to mourn his going, his wife,
Mrs. Missie Hardiman Baker, two brothers and one sister, Andrew Baker of
Decatur, Ala., Tom Baker and Miss Sissie Baker of near Frankewing. Several
nieces and nephews and lots of friends.
Burial at New Zion August, 25, at 2 o'clock. Services conducted by Rev. J. S.
Rice of Diana Circuit and R.D. Angel of Pisgah Circuit.
BALL, G. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Apr 1937
G. W. Ball, age 75 years, died at his home in Pulaski, Wednesday afternoon,
March 31, following an attack of flu, which became complicated with a bad
carbuncle on the back of the neck, resulting in blood poisoning.
Mr. Ball was a native of Marshall County, but came to Giles County as a young
man, and lived for some time on the Spofford Farm, then known as Martin Hurst.
He removed to Pulaski in 1898, and has lived here ever since. He was a carpenter
by trade, and for many years operated a well drilling machine.
Mr. Ball was a thrifty, industrious, honest man. The father of a large family. A
member of the Methodist Church and the Junior Order of American Mechanics.
After funeral services at the home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. A.
Morgan assisted by Elder Elmer Smith, the body was laid away in Maplewood
Cemetery, with the burial service of the Junior Order.
Mr. Ball is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Charlie Solomon and
Mrs. R. L. Richardson of Nashville; and four sons, Emmitt, Guy, and Ben, all of
Pulaski. He is also survived by three half brothers and two half sisters of
Chattanooga.
BALL, T. R. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 May 1936
T. R. Ball, aged 85, an uncle of Edgar Ball of Bennett, May and Company,
furniture and undertaking was buried Sunday at Kedron.
BALLENTINE, Otis The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Jul 1939
Otis Ballentine, a negro man 34 years of age who worked at the Phosphate Mines,
at Wales, was killed Sunday morning, being run over by a train.
BARNETT, Thomas "Tommy" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Jan 1936
We shall miss "Tommy," the young man, a familiar face for several years as
driver for the Dr. Pepper truck. Left orphans in early youth, he and his
brother, Walter, made their own way, developing into high class, worthwhile
gentlemen with friends everywhere. He died last week with pneumonia, sick only a
couple of days. It touches our hearts.
BARKSDALE, Euzorah The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Mar 1936
Miss Euzorah Barksdale died Monday at her home in the Goodspring community. The
funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Rev. J. C. Elkins. Burial at Poplar
Hill.
BARLAR, Annie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Dec 1937
Mrs. Annie Barlar, wife of Bernie Barlar, died at her home near Lynnville
Friday, December 24th and was buried Christmas Day in the Lynnwood Cemetery,
funeral services being conducted by Rev. Knox.
Mrs. Barlar was 51 years of age. All physical aid and close, kind, attention
could give nothing more than temporary relief. She knew everything until the
last. She had been a Christian since the age of 16. She was true in all the
relations of life, as wife, mother, sister, friend, and neighbor. The way in she
was loved by her children and sister and the interest in, and fondness for them,
displayed her guileless candor, her transparent honesty, and her gentle nature.
She will be sadly missed in the neighborhood where she lived but especially in
the sacred precincts of her home, where her devoted children sit beneath a dark
shadow longing for the touch of a vanished hand and a voice that is now still.
May the God of all comfort give consolation from his Holy word.
Legacy is far better than riches. She leaves a husband, five children, Lucile
Callahan of Pulaski, Cordell, Brown, Mackie and Melba Barlar, all of Lynnville;
one sister, Mrs. Sarah Yarbrough of Pulaski, and one brother, Dan Ingrum, of
Holland, Mo., to mourn her loss, to each of whom sympathy is extended.
BASCOMB, Erastus C. The Record April 6, 1938
E. C. Bascomb, 72, died at his home at Pisgah Tuesday. He had a stroke of
paralysis Monday morning. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Beech Hill.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. E. C. Bascomb, six children, Mrs. Elmo Harwell
of Giles County, Mrs. A. C. Sweeney of Lewisburg, Mrs. James Halmanteller of
Shelbyville, O. C. Bascomb of Ohio; thirteen grandchildren and one
great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Johnson of Petersburg, Mrs. Dave Tucker;
one brother, Brock Fly. Burial was at Pisgah
Thursday.
BASS, Parilee Anne Holbert Hasten The Record 09 Nov 1938
Mrs. Annie Bass, 92, died Saturday night at her home in the Bunker Hill
vicinity. Burial was at Bee Springs Sunday afternoon with services conducted by
the Rev. A. R. Gibbons, pastor of the Pisgah circuit. She was the widow of
George Bass.
Surviving are three sons, John and Otha Bass of Bunker Hill and Clyde Bass of
Lincoln County; three daughters, Mrs. Sidney Mitchell, Mrs. Lizzie Watson, both
of Bunker Hill, and Mrs. Mollie Stevenson of the Bodenham section.
BASS, S. H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Oct 1939
S. H. Bass of Mumford, Tenn. died Sunday night, October 8, 1939.
Mr. Bass was a member of the Giles County family of that name. His father was
Pat Bass, and his mother was an Abernathy, also a member of a large Giles County
family. She was a sister of the late E. H. Abernathy, County Surveyor, who lived
on the Brick Church Pike.
BASS, Sarah Ann Tucker The Pulaski (TN) Citizen -2 Apr 1930
Died at her home, in the Blooming Grove community, at 5 o'clock Wednesday
morning April 2, following a short illness with pneumonia, Mrs. Gus Bass, age
74.
Funeral services will be held at Blooming Grove, Thursday morning at 10 o'clock,
followed by interment at Pisgah.
Mrs. Bass was a good woman, who will be missed in the community where she was
known and loved by a large circle of friends and neighbors. She is survived by
her husband and four children, Arthur Bass, Mrs. Kirk Arney, Mrs. Jerome Roden
and Leonard Bass.
BASS, William Thomas The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Feb 1939
William Thomas Bass, prominent farmer, age 56, died Friday morning, Feb. 3, at
his home at Stella. Having been seriously ill for seven weeks. His wife and
children nursed him through his illness and everything was done for him that
loving hands could do. A place in this world is vacant that can never be filled.
He joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Stella at the age of twelve. He
was a quiet, respectable citizen, and a man of few words.
He is survived by his wife, Ellie Beasley Bass, six children, Clyde, Owen,
Clara, Herman, Eugene Bass, and Mrs. Alfred Smith, and four grandchildren.
After funeral services conducted by Rev. T. H. McLemore and Rev. B. H. Brandon,
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the body was laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill
Cemetery. The pall bearers were: Grady and Thomas Bass, Buford and John R.
Eubank, Orrin Beasley and Herschel Hester.
Many beautiful florals covered the mound. The flower girls were nieces and
nurses from Columbia Hospital.
BEADLE, Rhoda H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 May 1939
Mrs. Rhoda H. Beadle, 78, died at her home in Pulaski, Wednesday afternoon,
April 26, of a cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church. Burial was at Moriah.
BEARD, Annie Joyce The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 May 1936
Annie Joyce, age four months, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pressley Beard of
Frankewing died may 17th of pneumonia. Burial at Pisgah.
Annie Joyce was the fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. Beard, all of whom have died in
infancy, and her death came as a shock as the child had only been ill a short
time. The parents had started to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Harwell to get
him to take them to the doctor with the child and became so ill by the time they
got to Lester's that they decided to call Dr. Sloan. He came immediately and
pronounced the child dying of pneumonia. In one and one-half hours from the time
they arrived at the home of Mr. Harwell, the child was dead.
Funeral services conducted by Bro. Angel of Pisgah.
BEASLEY, Mildred Lambeth The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 Oct 1937
Mrs. Mildred Lambeth Beasley, age 83, died about 3 o'clock Wednesday morning at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carley Lester, in Pulaski, where she has lived
since she gave up housekeeping, before the death of her husband, N. S. Beasley.
Mrs. Beasley was a devout Christian woman, a member of the Methodist Church from
childhood, a regular attendant upon church services, as long as she was able to
get about.
Born in Pulaski, a member of the Lambeth family, she has spent her entire long
and useful life here, and on the farm south of town where she lived with her
husband for many years.
Funeral services will be held at the residence, Thursday afternoonat 1:30
o'clock, followed by interment at Maplewood.
Mrs. Beasley is survived by two daughters and four sons, Mrs. J. C. Lester, with
whom she lived, here in Pulaski, and Miss Maude Beasley of Miami, Fla., Fred and
Logan Beasley of Giles County; Claborn of San Francisco, Cal., and Clarence
Beasley of Boston, Mass.
BEATY, Werner C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 May 1933
Squire Werner C. Beaty died at his home at Elkton Friday after an extended
illness. Funeral services were held for him Friday by the Rev. H. H. Austin
and burial was at Elkton.
Squire Beaty was about 62 years old and was an active member of the Giles
County Court and had long been prominent in the affairs of his community and
the county. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and is survived by his
wife formerly Miss Jennie Griffis.
BEE, Jane The OBITUARY: Giles County Record 22 Jun 1932
Aunt Jane Bee died at the home of her brother, John Bee at Shores about 1:30
o'clock this morning (Monday, June 20, 1932). She had been in failing health for
several years suffering with cancer. She leaves to mourn her going away, one
sister and two brothers, Mrs. Hybona Roberts and John Bee of Shores and J. M.
Bee of Bethel. She leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Her father and mother
preceded her to the grave several years ago. She will be laid to rest in the
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery today (Monday).
BEELER, Alice Warden The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1932
Not in many years has there been a death in Giles County that removed a better
woman from earth to heaven than died the death of Mrs. Alice Warden Beeler.
Mrs. Beeler came from a fine family. Her mother was Miss Jane McCain of Maury
County, and her father was the late Rev. Calvin R. Warden, one of the most Godly
men I ever knew and a very fine school teacher and minister of the Church of
Christ.
Miss Alice identified herself with the Church of Christ early in life and lived
a conscientious member till the day of her death.
Some thirty-five years ago, Miss Alice was married to Oscar Beeler, a young man
of a very high sense of honor and of splendid parentage. To this union was born
five children, three sons, Edmund, Frank and Marvin and two daughters, Mrs.
Janie Allen, wife of Luther Allen and Miss Virginia Beeler.
BELL, John The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Dec 1939
Friday's Banner has the following item about the death and funeral of Dr. John
Bell, brother of Dr. A. J. Bell of Pulaski:
Funeral services for Dr. John Bell, 79, veterinarian of Nashville, who died
Wednesday afternoon at a local hospital, were held this afternoon from the
Wilkerson Company Funeral chapel. Dr. W. F Powell officiated and burial was in
Spring Hill Cemetery.
Born in Canton, Ill., May 27, 1860, Dr. Bell attended Canton schools and was
graduated from Kansas City Veterinary College in 1894. He then came to Nashville
and practiced his profession here with his brother, Dr. William M. Bell, from
1902 until his retirement fourteen years ago.
Illness, which necessitated his retirement, kemp him in a hospital for twelve
years.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Odd Fellows. In addition
to his brother here, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Thornton, of Canton;
and another brother, Dr. A. J. Bell of Pulaski, Tenn.
BEVELS, J. B. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Mar 1936
Following a short illness with pneumonia, J. B. Bevels died at his residence in
Childers Addition, Pulaski, Monday evening.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church, Pulaski, of which Mr.
Bevels was a regular attendant when health and weather conditions would permit,
at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Burial at Oak Grove, Lincoln County.
BILES, Jesse The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Jan 1939
Jesse Biles, 61, farmer of the Elkton community, died at his home Friday, and
was buried at the Potts graveyard Saturday, after funeral services conducted by
Rev. J. M. Putnam.
Three brothers and two sisters survive. Newton J. Biles, Lynnville, Will Biles,
Elkton, and J.P. Biles, Madill, Okla. The sisters are Misses Susie and Lizzie
Biles, Elkton.
BINKLEY, Lizzie Cosby The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Apr 1936
Just before the break of day, on April 15th, the spirit of Mrs. Lizzie C.
Binkley winged its way back to God who gave it.
She had been an invalid for fifteen months caused by her falling and injuring
her left knee but she bore her condition cheerfully and always had a smile and
kind words for all who came to see her.
She contracted influenza some six weeks ago from the effects of which she never
recovered.
Born in McNairy County, Tenn., Sept. 9, 1868, she was the only living daughter
of Thomas P. and Salina Katherine Cosby.
At an early age she united with the Methodist Church and lived a consecrated
Christian life, always ready to do her part for the advancement of God's cause
on earth.
Survivors are one grandson, W. V. DeRamus with whom she made her home, two great
grandchildren, Thomas Vernon and Nellie Jean DeRamus, and two brothers, T. M.
Cosby of Giles County and L. L. Cosby of McNairy County.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at Pleasant Hill Church conducted by the
Rev. C. S. Wilson, pastor of the Methodist Church at Hohenwald after which she
was laid to rest by the side of her mother and father.
BIRDSONG, Betty Butler The Pulaski (TN) Citizen10 Aug 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. J. T. Birdsong, 68, who died Tuesday afternoon at her
home at Aspen Hill, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence,
followed by burial in the Aspen Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Birdsong, who was the former Miss Betty Butler, had been an invalid for ten
years. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Clyde and Clarence Birdsong ,
both of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Cardin of this county; and two
brothers, Dr. Tom Butler of Union City and John Butler of Aspen Hill.
BIRDSONG, Beulah Reeves Parsons The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Feb 1932
Mrs. Presley Birdsong, 65, a highly esteemed woman of the Lynnville section,
died at the home of Dud Parsons, her brother-in-law, following a lingering
illness.
Mrs. Birdsong, before her marriage was Miss Beulah Reeves and her first husband
was Joe Parsons, brother of Dud Parsons and John Parsons, Mayor of Lynnville.
After his death, she married Presley Birdsong, who died several years ago, and
she is survived only by one granddaughter, Mrs. Evans Orr of Mooresville, and
two brothers, Tom and Sim Reeves of Lawrence County. Mrs. Birdsong was a member
of the Church of Christ, and funeral services were held at the home Wednesday
morning, conducted by Elder Maurice Clymore of Pulaski. Burial was in Lynnwood
Cemetery.
BIRDSONG, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Butler The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Aug 1938
Mrs. J. T. Birdsong, 68, who died Tuesday afternoon at her home at Aspen Hill,
were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence, followed by burial in
the Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Birdsong, who was the former Miss Betty Butler, had
been an invalid for ten years.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Clyde and Clarence Birdsong, both of
Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Cardin of this county; and two brothers,
Dr. Tom Butler of Union City and John Butler of Aspen Hill.
BIRDSONG, Jerry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 04 Mar 1936
Jerry Birdsong died at the home of his mother, on Sam Davis Avenue, about noon
Tuesday.
Jerry was a young man, a graduate of Pulaski High School, and active in athletic
games, both before graduating and since. For several weeks he has not been quite
well. But his condition was not considered serious, until he developed
pneumonia. He lived only two or three days after the attack of pneumonia.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon at
2:30. Burial at Maplewood will follow.
BIRDSONG, J. H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Mar 1993
An old and respected citizen of Lawrenceburg passed away March 13, 1933. He was
born in Giles County, Tenn. November 3, 1849. He had lived in Lawrenceburg some
40 years. He was well known here and leaves many good friends.
He was married to Miss Martha Knight, March 22, 1874 and to this union was born
five children, of which, four survive, one having died in infancy. His good wife
preceded him to the grave November 8th, 1915. He leaves three daughters, Mrs.
Maud Bills, Mrs. Lenora Brown, and Mrs Bessie Brown, one son, Craig, all of this
city and all with him when he passed away. Lawrenceburg News.
BIRDSONG, John Wesley The Pulaski Record 15 Feb 1939
Funeral rites for John Wesley Birdsong, 71, farmer of the Blue Creek section,
who died Saturday, were held Sunday at Lynnwood Cemetery, with the Rev. G. M.
Knox officiating. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. E. E.Boatright; one
son, Alexander Birdsong; and one brother, Ben Birdsong, all of Giles County.
Bennett May and Co. in charge.
BIRDSONG, L. O. (Ollie) The Pulaski Record 30 Nov 1930
L. O. (Ollie) Birdsong, aged 56, who died a few days ago at his home at Elkton
was a valuable member of the community life here. He was blessed with plenty of
energy and a disposition to push ahead, and his death is as much a loss to his
neighbors as to his family.
He was the father of Taylor and David, sons, and Mrs. Potty, Mrs. Simpson,
Misses Ruth and Mary. Interment at Elkton Cemetery.
BIRDSONG, Thomas Glaze The Pulaski Record 30 Dec 1936
T. G. Birdsong, 66, died Saturday at his home in the Prospect section. He was a
prominent citizen and successful farmer. Funeral services were held at the
residence Sunday. Survivors are his widow and one son, Joe Birdsong.
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Dec1936 "Prospect"
"Tom" Birdsong passed away of pneumonia at his home between Bethel and Prospect
Dec.26, burial at Prospect Sunday. Funeral conducted by the local minister. He
was 65 years of age and is survived by his wife, who is feeble and grieved in
her loss, one son, two grandsons, one brother, and a sister, and other relatives
and friends.
BIRDSONG, W. M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Feb 1936
W. M. Birdsong, aged 35, died in Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital Sunday Feb. 2,
1936. He was an employee of Hagen Construction Company, formerly Pulaski, where
he had made his home. The personnel of the company feels a great loss, as he was
loved by all his co-workers and is mourned by a wide circle of friends here and
in Frankewing. Burial was at the Frankewing Methodist Church of which he was a
member.
He is survived by his wife, two children, father and mother and several brothers
and sisters.
BIRDSONG, Wallace The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Oct 1931
After lingering in the shadows for a long time, following a stroke of paralysis,
Dr. Wallace Birdsong passed away at his home on East Hill, Pulaski, Wednesday
morning at 7:30 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held at the residence, probably at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning, followed by interment in Maplewood Cemetery. This hour is tentative,
pending the arrival of his son, John, from Louisiana.
As a young man, Dr. Birdsong studied medicine at Vanderbilt, and located on his
farm in the Pisgah community, where he practiced his profession, and directed
the work on the farm. A few years ago he retired from active business and
removed to Pulaski where he lived quietly, going out occasionally to look over
the farm until the stroke of paralysis, since which time he has been an invalid.
Dr. Birdsong is survived by Mrs. Birdsong and four children, two sons, John and
Gordon, and two daughters, Mrs. Everette Smith and Miss Nell. To these much
sympathy is extended.
BIRDSONG, Walter Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 07 Jun 1933
Funeral services for Walter Birdsong, 73, who died Thursday at his house in the
Elkton Community, were conducted Friday afternoon at the residence, the Rev. J.
C. Elkins, pastor of the Methodist Church at Prospect, officiating. Burial was
at Elkton Cemetery.
Mr. Birdsong was a member of a prominent family in Giles County and had been a
successful farmer in the south end of the county many years.
His wife, formerly Miss Laura Scruggs, survives, as do two sons, Grady and Eldon
Birdsong, both of Elkton, and a brother Albert Birdsong, of Knoxville.
BLACK, Andrew Jackson "Jack" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Jul 1939
Jack Black, a prosperous farmer when in the prime of life, died at the Pulaski
Hospital at 8 o'clock, Monday morning, following a serious attack that came on
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Black was 84 years of age, and had lived many years, near the big spring
just north of Minor Hill. His son Petty Black lived right near his father's
home. Sunday afternoon Mr. Black went across the little ravine to Petty Black's
home, and while seated on the porch, apparently fell asleep. Then they attempted
to arouse him. They took him back to his own home. But seeing he was only partly
conscious, and not being able to awaken him, the family rushed him to the
hospital where he lingered through the night, and passed away about 8 o'clock
next morning.
The body was removed to his home, where the funeral was conducted Tuesday
afternoon at the Christian Church, Minor Hill, at 1:30, Elder Joe Clark,
officiating in the service. Mr. Black had been for many years a devout member of
the Christian Church.
Burial was at New Hope cemetery, on Weakley Creek, where the family formerly
lived, and where Mrs. Black was buried when she passed away several years ago.
Mr. Black is survived by three sons, Petty who lives near the old home. Bob, who
lives in Pulaski, now has state employment. And Oswald who has lived in the home
with his father.
BLACK, William E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Apr 1936
Dr. William E. Black, aged 54, formerly a prominent physician here, died
yesterday evening, April 16, at 4:30 o'clock at his residence on Highland
Avenue, after having been ill for the past two years.
Born at Minor Hill in Giles County, January 30, 1882, Dr. Black was a son of the
late Frank and Louise Howard Black. He graduated in medicine at the University
of Nashville and was a general practitioner in Giles County for about ten years.
Later he took special training in eye, ear, nose and throat treatment and
practiced in this specialized field for about 25 years in Columbia. He was a
member of the Church of Christ, was widely known and had many friends.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Hessie Dugger Black; two sons, Charles and Edward
Black of Columbia; three sisters, Mrs. Ashford Todd, Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. A.
S. Frazier, Greenville, Ala., and Mrs. Alice Waters of Pulaski, and two
brothers, Dr. J. H. Black, of Columbia, and Dr. Herman Black of Pulaski.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, April 18, at 2 o'clock at the South
Columbia Church of Christ by Elder F. C. Sowell and Elder W. S. Morton.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery with William A. Prentice in charge of
arrangements.___ Columbia Herald
BLACKBURN, Sam The Record 29 Jun 1938
Funeral services for Sam Blackburn, 52, employee of the State Department of
Banking, who died Friday night in an automobile accident near Dickson after a
heart attack, were held at his home in Lynnville Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mr. Blackburn had been to Dickson with Vernon Douglas, and was returning to
Nashville when he was stricken near Colesburg, two miles east of Dickson.
Douglas said he died while they were returning to Dickson for medical aid.
Member of a prominent family, Mr. Blackburn was a druggist for many years, later
joining the office of the state marshall at Nashville, before becoming connected
with the State Department of Banking.
He was the son of the late Capt. J. K. P. Blackburn and Mrs. Blackie Laird
Blackburn, a Mason and a member of the Church of Christ.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ella Wagstaff Blackburn; a sister, Mrs. Wyck
Clark, of Jamestown, N.Y.; and five brothers, John, Will and Robert E.
Blackburn, of Lynnville, Dr. J. K. P. Blackburn of Pulaski, and Dr. Henry
Blackburn of Grand Rapids, Mich.
BLEDSOE, W. H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Apr 1936
A good man departed this life when W. H. Bledsoe passed away at the home of his
daughter March 17, 1936, age 77 years and 5 months.
Mr. Bledsoe formerly of Prospect where for twenty years he was in the produce
business. Due to his failing health for the past two years he had made his home
with his daughter, Mrs. O. J. Harwell, Elkton.
He was known by all his friends as a good citizen, one who was always
considerate of his fellowman. He suffered for months and months but bore it all
so patiently. He leaves three children to mourn his death, Mrs. O. J. Harwell,
Elkton, Mrs. J. B. Hester, Minor Hill, Bennie Bledsoe, Minor Hill. Five
grandchildren and two brothers and two sisters, other relatives and lots of
friends.
His remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Prospect by the side of his
wife who preceded him to the grave several years ago.
Friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones.
BOOTH, Brown The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 May 1939
Brown Booth, 80, passed away Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R.
M. Malone, Pulaski, where he was visiting when he sustained a fatal stroke of
paralysis about a week before the end came.
Mr. Booth was a successful farmer of the Minor Hill community, where he sent his
long and active life, respected and honored by all who knew him.
He is survived by four children, two sons and two daughters, all grown and
married, John and Earl Booth, and Mrs. Petty Black of Minor Hill and Mrs. Robert
Malone, of Pulaski, and by several grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church, Minor Hill, Monday
afternoon, by Rev. Cullen T. Carter, who was the pastor many years ago at
Booth's Chapel, and who has been a warm friend of the family ever since. Burial
at Minor Hill.
BOTTOMS, Steve S. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Apr 1939
Steve S. Bottoms, 89, retired farmer of the Ardmore section, died Thursday,
March 23, and was buried Friday at the Elliott Cemetery between Elkton and
Ardmore. Surviving are two sons, John T. Bottoms of Campbellsville and Ezra
Bottoms of Ardmore; 20 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren, and one great
grandchild. His wife, Mrs. Emma Brown Bottoms, died in 1899.
BOWEN, Lizzie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Jan 1939
Mrs. Lizzie Bowen, 80, died at the home of her son at Riversburg, Sunday. She
was buried from Bennett-May Funeral Home Monday. Funeral services by Rev. P. G.
Johnson. Burial at the Evans Graveyard, on the Highway, east of the Blackburn
home place.
BREEDEN, William Mason The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Jan 1936
William Mason Breeden, age nearly forty years, living in the Aymett community on
the New Highway, east of Pulaski, was found dead in his bed, Friday morning. His
father, J. B. Breeden, slet in the same room on a different bed . Both men have
had colds. When a cousin came in to start the fire, the father remarked, Mason
must be better, have not heard him coughing any. Then apparently impressed with
the stillness, said "I wonder if anything has happened," and walked to the bed.
The body was cold, and rigid. Had probably been dead, perhaps seven or eight
hours. He had evidently passed away, as he slept , without a struggle.
The body was buried at New Zion Saturday after funeral services by Rev. R. A.
Johns.
Mr. Breeden is survived by his father, J. B. Breeden, and two sisters, Mrs.
Claiborn Haislip, of Cornersville and Mrs. Jay Williams of Nashville.
BRIGGS, Jessie Lola The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Jul 1936
On Thursday morning July 16th at 9 o'clock while loved ones lingered near the
one they loved so dear, the Grim Reaper was moving swift winged across the
spotless white floors of Ross Sanitarium to claim as its precious victim, Mrs.
Jessie Lola Briggs (Mrs. J. W.) who had been sick for three years, with that
dreaded disease T. B. All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done,
but the frail body could not stand any more. She called her mother Mrs. N. M.
Daniel and sister, Mrs. Hershel Shapperd, to her bedside, and told them not to
grieve for her, that she was waiting for Jesus to take her home and all she
minded to leave was her dear little boy Robert and her friends and loved ones.
Jessie was so young to give up her life, only 30 years old. Her doctor and
nurses said she was a kind loving patient and bore her suffering bravely to the
last, with never a complaint. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother and had a
smile for every one. She is survived by her child Robert of Indiana. Also one
sister, Mrs. H. Shappard of Tipton, Ind., four brothers, Sam, Marvin and
Clifford of Tennessee and R. H. of New Mexico, mother of Tennessee and a host of
other relatives and friends.
BRITTAIN, Clarence Fuller The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Sep 1937
Funeral services for Clarence Fuller Brittain, 57, College Grove, Tenn. realtor
and tobacco merchant, who died Tuesday morning in a local hospital, will be this
morning at 10 o'clock at the William M. Martin Funeral Home.
The Rev. Paul Lanius, College Grove, will officiate and burial will be in
Woodlawn Memorial Park.
He was a one time manager of the Nashville Tobacco Works, and president of
Brittain Tobacco Works in Columbia and Brittain Tobacco Works in College Grove.
At the time of his death he was president of the Brittain Realty Company of
Franklin.
Mr. Brittain is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Grigsby Brittain; a son,
Edward Brittain, Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Milton Blackwell, Holt's Corner; and
two brothers, Frank Brittain, Salt Lake City and Robert Brittain, Santa Fe, New
Mexico.-Tennessean
Friends in Giles County regretted to hear of Mr. Brittain's death as he was
well-known here and his wife, a former Elkton belle, also has many friends in
Giles County.
BROCK, Bunyan The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Aug 1936
Bunyan Brock, a white man, an auto mechanic who operated a garage near the old
Stock Yard, in Belle View, Pulaski, was stabbed, and instantly killed, Tuesday
evening about 7 o'clock by Tom Ballentine, colored, it is said.
The negro was arrested by Sheriff Henry, later in the evening, near Booth's Ice
Plant, and was taken to Nashville for safe keeping. There was some talk of a mob
among friends of Brock, encouraged by strangers and loafers, wanting something
exciting. The Sheriff discretely removed the negro to Nashville. An most of the
"mob" perhaps died not know the negro had been arrested, till the Sheriff
returned from Nashville, about 3 o'clock Wednesday morning.
The story, as we pick it up in fragments, is as follows: Tom Ballentine is a
quick tempered fellow, especially when he has had a few drinks. Ballentine and a
young woman started walking away from the woman's home. Her mother called after
her, to ask where she was going. Brock who chanced to be passing, and was
rolling a cigarette, probably in a spirit of fun siad, "Yes, where are you
going?" Ballentine resented this, and told Brock this was a colored woman and
did not concern him. After an exchange of a few words, Ballentine stabbed Brock
and he collapsed, dying almost instantly, with his sack of tobacco still
clutched in one hand, and his cigarette paper in the other.
Mr. Brock is survived by his wife and two small children.
BROWN, C. C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Jun 1936
Hon. C. C. Brown died at his home on Third Street, Pulaski, Wednesday morning, a
few minutes past six o'clock, following a period of ill health extending over
several years.
Mr. Brown has been for many years a prominent citizen of Pulaski and Giles
County.
He was Mayor of Pulaski for two terms, 1895-96. And during all the years of his
residence in town took an active interest in public affairs.
He represented the Senatorial District two terms in the legislature. Would
probably have served another term, but failing health caused him to decline
requests of friends to become a candidate.
He has been for many years a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church, of which
he was a loyal member.
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock,
conducted by the minister, Rev. J. K. Johnson, followed by interment in
Maplewood.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown never had any children of their own. But raised as their own
daughter a relative whose mother died when she was a child. This adopted
daughter survives.
Pulaski Citizen December 28, 1932
BROWN, Davis The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 28 Dec 1932 Sparks From Crack Hill
"Sunshine"
Davis Brown passed away at his home near Bethesda Church Dec. 13, 1932. He was
born July 21, 1859. He lived all his life in the house he was born in. Likewise
his father, Erwin Brown was born and lived to a ripe old age in the same house.
Also Davis Brown the grandfather of the one for whom this sketch is written
settled there something over a hundred years ago. He was a leading man in the
church in his day. Likewise that spirit continues in the Brown family today. The
Davis Brown for whom this short sketch is written was a man of few words. He did
not sound a trumpet to let you know he was coming. He harmed no man and fought
the battles of life as we all do.
He is survived by this wife and the following children, who reside here, Tom,
Mahlon, Erwin and Mrs. Mahlon Hardy, who are among our substantial citizens.
There are other children, but I do not know their where about.
He was buried at Bethesda, a place which has been dear to him and his
forefathers and to his children and grandchildren for over a hundred years.
BROWN, Emma Jolly The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Oct 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. J. B. Brown, 90, who died Tuesday near Bryant Station
were conducted at Lynnwood Cemetery Wednesday by Rev. S. M. Keathley, pastor of
the Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bose Brown, of Lynnville
and a number of grandchildren.
BROWN, Henry E. Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Democrat 18 Mar1932
H. E. BROWN is Called by Death Last Thursday Night After Illness of Some Time.
Henry E. (Pick) Brown, died Thursday night of last week, at his home on Spring
Street in this city, after an illness of several months.
Funeral services were held at the home Friday, with Elder T. C. King conducting
the services. Burial was in Mimosa Cemetery with Freemon and Company in charge.
Pallbearers were Swain Ellingson, W. H. McMasters, D. E. Clayton, Herman Brink,
W. E. Bennett and Neal Morrow.
Surviving besides his widow, are two brothers, Jas. C. and Tom Brown, both of
Lawrenceburg, and a sister, Mrs. Mattie Clemmens, of Tulsa, Okla.
Mr. Brown was well known in Lawrence County, where he had lived for many years.
He served as City Policeman in Lawrenceburg for some time. The Democrat joins
with a host of friends in extending sincere sympathy to the relatives.
BROWN, Ida Keltner The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Nov 1939
Funeral services for Mrs. J. T. Brown, 70, a most highly esteemed woman, who
died Tuesday, at her home near Lynnville, following an extended illness, were
conducted Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the Church of Christ at this place by a
former pastor Elder J. T. Clark assisted by Elder Elmer Smith of Pulaski and
Elder Hall of Tuscumbia, Ala. Mrs. Brown was a life-long member of the Church of
Christ and was vitally interested in church work for many years, was a Sunday
School teacher. She wielded a good influence over all with whom she came in
contact and was always greatly interested in every movement for the betterment
of the community.
She was formerly Miss Ida Keltner, daughter of the late B. F. Keltner and Mrs.
Martha Ann McGee Keltner, highly respected citizens of this section. In early
life, she was married to the late J. T. Brown, a prominent farmer of this place.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. C. A. Weatherly of Lynnville, Mrs. M. S
Richardson and Mrs. J. S. Thomas of Columbia, and Mrs. John D. Fitzgerald of
Belfast and four sons, Dr. M. F. Brown, State Health Physician of Nashville, T.
L. Brown of Pulaski, R. K. Brown of Lynnville and J. K. Brown, principal of
Jerre Baxter School in Nashville.
Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
BROWN, John C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Dec 1936
John C. Brown, only son of Governor and John C. Brown, died at a Nashville
hospital Tuesday morning at 7:10 o'clock after an illness extending over about
two weeks.
After funeral services at Christ Church, Nashville, Wednesday morning at 9:30
the body was conveyed to Pulaski by the Dorris Undertaking Company, for burial
on the family lot here, where are the remains of his father and mother, and
three sisters, and one nephew. He is the last member of his immediate family,
and is survived by one nephew, John Brown Burch.
John Brown was the baby and only son of his parents. With three sisters and
indulgent parents and in a home of wealth, he grew up under circumstances that
left few responsibilities for him to shoulder. He was a good student in school.
Completed his preparatory work and took the literary and law courses at
Vanderbilt where he graduated young in 1886. He entered upon the practice of his
profession in Nashville. But his father died in 1889. And his mother with
extensive business interests required most of his time and attention.
The financial depression and other misfortunes came heavy upon him. And having
passed the meridian of life in comparative ease and luxury, he was unable to
adapt himself to changed conditions. This busy, bustling age in which we live,
has little time or inclination to give a thought or care tot he aged and
unfortunate.
In his case, no doubt, death came as a welcome messenger. But it brings sad
reflections to those who knew the family and his early surroundings.
BROWN, Lizora Arkansas Williams The Pulaski Record 28 Sep 1932
Frankewing "Iris McKnight"
Friends here of Mrs. Aaron Brown of Friendship were made sad last week when she
closed her eyes in peaceful sleep to await the resurrection morn. Mrs. Brown is
the mother of Mrs. Myron Marks of this place.
BROWN, Martha Ellen Tenery The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Feb 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. Davis Brown, 82, who died at noon Saturday at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Mahlon Hardy, were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon
at the Bethesda Methodist Church by the Rev. A. R. Gibbons, burial was in the
Bethesda Cemetery.
Survivors are the following children: Tom Erwin and Mahlon Brown, Mrs. Will Dyer
and Mrs. Hardy of Pulaski; Mrs. John Thomas and Mrs. Fred Cole of Nashville, Ed
Brown of Detroit, Mich., and Carl Brown of Louisville, Ky.
Wilson Carter and Co. in charge.
BROWN, Nancy Julia Sutton The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Dec 1937
Mrs. Bennie Brown, died at her home near Frankewing, Saturday night, age 45.
After funeral services conducted at the Methodist Church, Monday, by Rev. C. V.
Park, her pastor, the body was laid to rest in Frankewing Cemetery.
BROWN, Nannie Goldman The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Sep 1937
Mrs. Newton R. Brown after a short illness, died at the Hospital Saturday night.
News of her death came as a shock to most of her many friends. Only members of
the family and intimate friends knew of her sickness.
Mrs. Brown had been in charge of the Giles County Library for several years. And
by her accommodating and efficient service has won the friendship of all who
came in touch with her.
After funeral services at the Presbyterian Church Monday, conducted by Rev J. K.
Johnson, the body was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her step-son, Frank L. Brown, with whom she lived.
BROWN, R. S. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Feb 1939
Rev. R. S. Brown, venerable father of Hutton Brown, Chevrolet Dealer, died
suddenly at home, Petersburg, Tenn., Tuesday evening.
Mr. Brown, after fifty-five years active service as an ordained minister of the
Presbyterian Church, retired from active service, last year. But continued quite
active for a man of his age. He spent about a year here in the home of his son.
But a few weeks ago, decided to return to his own home at Petersburg. His home
was on a lot adjoining that of his daughter, Mrs. George Russell. He would take
his meals with Mr. and Mrs. Russell, and their little family, but preferred to
go to his own home, just next door, for rest and sleep.
He had recently been apparently well and active as usual. Went to his farm,
several miles out from Petersburg several days last week. Monday he attended a
Presbyterial meeting at Lewisburg. Drove his own car, going and coming, and took
an active part in the proceedings of the meeting.
Tuesday he was not feeling quite as well as usual, but was up and about the
house most of the day. In the evening, he did not want any supper. Went over to
his home to rest. After supper, Mr. and Mrs. Russell went across the lot to see
how he was, and if he wanted anything. They found him lying on the bed, peaceful
in death.
The family came originally from Asheville, N. C. But Mr. Brown had spent
practically all his active life in Middle Tennessee. He served churches in
various communities. Was for a number of years pastor of the Presbyterian Church
at Lynnville. One of his longest pastorates was at Fayetteville. Then he was for
sometime at Petersburg.
After funeral services in the Presbyterian Church at Petersburg Thursday, the
body will be laid away beside that of his wife who preceded him several years
ago, at Fayetteville. He had arranged all details of his funeral long in
advance.
Mr. Brown is survived by his son, Hutton Brown of Pulaski, and three daughters,
Mrs. O. L. Putnam of Los Angeles, who had made plans to come in a few days for a
visit to her father, Mrs. O.W. Pope of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. George
Russell, who lived next door to her father's home at Petersburg. He is also
survived by one sister, Mrs. Ella Monroe, Asheville, N. C.
Thus passes the oldest minister of Columbia Presbytery, and one of the most
beloved.
BROWN, Sallie Smith The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Dec 1937
Mrs. Sallie Smith Brown, aged 72, wife of the Rev. R. S. Brown, widely known
Presbyterian minister of Petersburg, who has served the churches at Mt.
Pleasant, Lynnville and other places in this section, succumbed to a long
illness this morning, Dec. 2, 5:15 o'clock at her home in Petersburg.
The former Miss Sallie Smith, of Rutherford county, Mrs. Brown was a cousin of
Jo L. Hutton and W. R. Hutton, of Columbia, and had many friends in this
section.
Besides her husband she is survived by her son, Hutton Brown, of Pulaski, and by
two daughters.
Funeral services will be held at Petersburg Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with
Dr. J. Frank Ligon, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbia,
officiating.-Columbia Herald.
BROWN, William J. "Aaron" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Oct 1937
W. J. "Aaron" Brown, of the Friendship community, was stricken with paralysis on
Sept. 27th and died Oct. 4th. He was 83 years old. Funeral was at Friendship
conducted by Rev. J. S. Rice, assisted by Rev. C. H. Estep. Burial in family
plot nearby.
Mr. Brown was a member of Friendship Methodist Church, and an official in the
same. He was the father of seven children. His wife and five children preceded
him in death. Mrs. Erskin Hays and Mrs. L. M. Marks and a number of
grandchildren and great grandchildren survive him. His outstanding
characteristics were his honesty, loyalty to church, family and friends,
constituting a monument to his memory greater than human hands can erect. A
Friend.
BROWNING, Mrs. Frank The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Oct 1939
Mrs. Frank Browning formerly a resident of Pulaski, died Thursday of last week,
at the home of her daughter, at Searcy, Ark. age 85.
Mrs. Browning was the mother of Rev. Raymond Browning. And has a number of
friends here and in the Aspen Hill community, where the family lived before
moving to town.
BRYAN, Samuel Barbee The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1931
After a lingering illness extending over some two years, Sam B. Bryan of Bryson,
who has been associated with W. W. Dillon & Co., real estate Nashville, for
several years, passed away at his home Wednesday, March 11.
After funeral services at the home, the body was laid away at Pulaski, Thursday
afternoon. Beside an extreme circle of friends here in Giles County, Mr. Bryan
has many friends in Nashville. His son, William Bryan is with the Third National
Bank. Another son, Buford Bryan, is a student at Vanderbilt University; and a
daughter, Miss Orlena Bryan is studying at the Nashville Conservatory of Music.
His wife and another daughter also survives.
On the evening of March 11, 1931 at 8:45 o'clock the loyal soul of S. B. Bryan
sailed into the great unknown to happy fields of asphodels, where there is only
peace and joy. How symbolical of a beautiful rose was the life of Mr. Bryan.
Much of his life was beheld because of illness, yet while he was in good health
the more beautiful characteristics of his life made it pleasant for those with
whom he came in contact.
He was the father of seven fine children, four boys and three girls. He was a
kind and devoted husband and father.
He always looked on the bright side of life and wanted everybody to do the same.
His benefit to the world was appreciated by those who knew him.
He will be missed for days to come. Dear friends, do not grieve for this beloved
man for he has risen to a life nobler, fuller, grander and better, a life whose
influence is love, whose duration is eternity.
For many years up until his illness, Mr. Bryan worked with W. W. Dillon of
Nashville, Tennessee.
Rev. Taylor of Pulaski, Rev. Chenault of Elkton, and Rev. Lovell of Delrose
conducted the funeral service which was held at the residence at Bryson after
which his body was committed to the earth in beautiful Maplewood Cemetery,
Pulaski, Tenn.
"Oh how hard it would be lo leave the homeland shores, If the hope did not live
that soon we shall see them again, Farewell, farewell, until we see you again."
A Friend.
BRYANT, Owen Kenneth The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Feb 1936
O. K. Bryant died Sunday morning at his home on the Brick Church road after
brief illness of flu resulting in pneumonia. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery
after services by Rev. J. K. Johnson.
Mr. Bryant was engaged in the dairy and poultry business which he managed
successfully. He is survived by his wife and three children. His mother, Mrs. J.
M. Bryant also survives and resides in Birmingham, Ala. and surviving sisters
are: Mrs. W. V. Dunivant of Pulaski; Mrs. D. M. Hicks of Westmont, N. J.; Mrs.
J. H. Hall of Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. J. T. Brents of Birmingham, Ala. and a brother,
W. E. Bryant, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
BUCHANAN, Clarence The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Oct 1936
News passed quickly Saturday afternoon that Clarence Buchanan, of Birmingham,
had been killed in a car wreck 10 miles south of Cullman, Ala., about 3:30 that
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan were enroute to Pulaski to spend the week end with her
sister, Mrs. Rainey Cobb, Mr. Cobb and other relatives. Mr. Buchanan died on the
way to a hospital at Cullman and Mrs. Buchanan was so seriously injured she was
taken to the hospital. On Sunday his remains were brought to Pulaski to the home
of Mrs. Cobb, and Mrs. Buchanan was moved by ambulance to the Pulaski Hospital.
Her condition is serious but there is hope of her recovery.
Clarence Buchanan was reared on Weakley Creek in Giles County, later going to
Decatur, and then to Birmingham, where he became connected with the large steel
plant at Ensley, the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. Gradually he worked
up from a small beginning to a valued place where he was an overseer with
fifteen or more men under his supervision.
When Mr. Buchanan settled in Birmingham he retured to Giles County to choose his
bride, Miss Lula Anderson, who was reared near Campbellsville. Through all the
years she has been his inspiration; together they have carefully saved their
earnings, buying a lovely home adding comfort and beauty step by step. Many
Giles County people have been guests in their hospitable home have felt the
genuine friendship and abiding love that radiated from their lives.
Mr. Buchanan was an esteemed citizen in his community, an honorable man in all
business transactions, a staunch member of the Ensley Methodist Church.
Besides his wife, he is survived by five sisters and one brother.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery at Pulaski Monday.
BUCHANAN, Elliott M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jun 1937
Elliott M. Buchanan, who will be remembered here as the gentleman from
Chattanooga who married Miss William Ach. Crow some years ago, died at his home
in Chattanooga of a heart attack about 9 o'clock Sunday evening.
Funeral services were held at the residence in Chattanooga, Tuesday afternoon,
and the body was brought to Pulaski for burial on the family lot in Maplewood.
Burial at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Mr. Buchanan was in his younger years a stenographer and court reporter. Using
spare time to prepare himself for the profession of law. Some ten or twelve
years ago he was admitted to the bar, and since that time has been actively
engaged in the practice of his profession at Chattanooga.
Mrs. Buchanan has been active in club, and patriotic work, and has been
recognized and honored on numerous occassions. Only last year she was signally
honored in connection with historical work in the State U. D. C. in which
organization she taken much interest.
BUFORD, Lucie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Feb 1936
Miss Lucie Buford, died at her home on South Second Street, Thursday afternoon,
following an attack of angina pectoris which lasted only a few hours.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. K. Johnson and Rev. G. A. Morgan, followed by
interment in the family lot at Maplewood.
We may have seen more florals at a funeral, but rarely, have we seen a casket
surrounded with such beautiful florals as thos which gave evidence of the love
showered upon this good woman by kindred and friends.
Miss Lucie was the last but one of a large family of prominent pioneer people.
Her grandfather, Charles Buford, was one of the pioneers who came from Virginia
to Giles County, and entered the large fertile valley farm lying between
Richland Creek and Buford Branch, which was named for him. The farm is now owned
by Mrs. Ozro Tidwell.
Charles Buford's son, Nicholas Buford, married Miss Elizabeth Brandon, and they
became the parents of thirteen children. Two died in childhood, one lost his
life in service as a Confederate soldier, and ten lived to adult age. Of these
ten, Miss Lucie and Thomas, were the only survivors. And now Thomas is left
alone. He lives at the Tulane Hotel in Nashville. A host of nieces and nephews
survive.
Miss Lucie joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in childhood, and lived a
devout Christian life. After the church of which she was a member ceased to hold
services, most of the local members united with other local congregations. But
Miss Lucie, loyal to the ideals of youth, never transferred her membership.
However, she was a regular attendant upon the services of the Presbyterian
Church as long as her health permitted.
BUNCH, Will Jr. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
Will Bunch, Jr., died Monday afternoon at the home of his father, Will Bunch, on
Vineyard Hill, on the Brick Church Road, northeast of Pulaski.
Mr. Bunch had been in declining health for several years. Went to the Junior
Order Home near Denver for treatment. But returned to his home here. His passing
away was rather sudden.
Besides his wife, Mr. Bunch is survived by his father and mother and several
sisters.
BURGE, Sam W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Jul 1939
Sam W. Burge, age about 75, died at his home in Pulaski, Monday, July 24,
following a period of poor health extending over several years.
A native of Giles County, reared in the Stella Community, Mr. Burge located in
Pulaski, in young manhood, and was a good citizen. No show, or ostentation about
him, but a quiet business man, who attended strictly to his own business. He was
a successful business man, until failing health caused him to close out his
business and retire.
Funeral services were held at the Pulaski Funeral Home, Wednesday, July 26, at
1:30 o'clock, Rev. R. A. Johns and Rev. T. E. Hudson officiating. Burial on the
family lot at Stella, where repose the remains of his father and mother and a
number of relatives and friends of early life.
BURNS, Emma Puryear The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Feb 1939
Mrs. Wilson Burns, died at the home of her son, Duncan Burns, about midnight,
Tuesday night, following a year or two of declining health, and a short attack
of pneumonia.
Funeral arrangements had not definitely announced Wednesday morning. But the
funeral will be at Moriah, Thursday.
Mrs. Burns is survived by her husband, Esq. Wilson Burns, and three sons,
Duncan, Walter and Carroll. Also, one brother, Newt Puryear.
BURNS, Mary Wilson Beech The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1936
Mrs. Craig Burns, died at her home in Birmingham, Ala., Friday, and burial took
place in Maplewood Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Burns formerly was Miss
Mary Beech and had many friends in Giles County who regret her death.
She is survived by her husband, well known insurance man and two young sons.
BURTON, Earnest The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Oct 1939
Earnest Burton, well-known Pulaski barber, died in Chicago Friday, October 13,
where he had gone to the Veterans' Hospital for medical treatment.
Mr. Burton was one of the delayed casualties of the World War. He was gassed,
but recovered to some extent. And was discharged as a well man. But later the
effect of the gas poison developed, and finally got him.
When he went to the Chicago Hospital the last time, he did not have much hope of
returning alive.
Funeral services were held in Nashville Monday, and the body was laid away there
where his father and mother repose.
About fifteen members of the local camp of the American Legion went to Nashville
Monday to give their deceased comrade burial with military honors.
Mr. Burton is survived by his wife and several brothers and sisters.
BURTON, Julia C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Jan 1936
Miss Julia C. Burton, aged 59, died Saturday afternoon, at her home near Brick
Church, following an illness of several weeks.
She was laid to rest Sunday, at the family lot, near her home. Services were
conducted by Rev. Hendrickson, of Lewisburg.
She leaves to mourn her absence, a sister, Mrs. Sam Burgess, three brothers,
Edd, Dock and Guy Burton; three nephews, two nieces, one great nephew and two
great nieces all of Giles County.
BUTLER, Eudora Marabia Beasley The Pulaski Record 3 Oct 1935
Mrs. Eudora Marabia Beasley Butler passed away at her home at Aspen Hill Sunday,
Oct. 27th at 8 a.m. aged 83 years, 11 months. She was the daughter of John
Anthony Beasley and Mrs. Sarah Wells Beasley. She was married to William A.
Butler in 1870. They had only one child, a daughter, Iva, who became the wife of
W. P. Butler. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Butler had two daughters. When the younger was
still very young, Mrs. W. P. Butler died, leaving the little girls to be reared
by their grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Butler not only reared the
granddaughters but also three children belonging to Mrs. Butler's brother and an
orphaned colored boy.
Mrs. Butler in her girlhood joined the Methodist Church and all down through the
years had been a faithful member. She was a devoted mother, a loyal Sunday
School teacher, an ardent worker for her Master in every line of Christian
endeavor. In her later years, she was often seen going with faltering step to
see shut-in friends and relatives in the neighborhood.
Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Methodist Church by Rev.
C. S. Wilson, a beloved pastor. Interment took place in the Butler lot beside
her husband and daughter.
Mrs. Butler is survived by her granddaughters, Mrs. Thomas Banks of Ft. Worth,
Texas and Mrs. W. R. Simpson of Aspen Hill; one brother, W. J. Beasley of Aspen
Hill; and two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Coffman of Nashville and Mrs. L. E. Kimbrough
of Redfield, Ark.
BUTLER, Freeman The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Jan 1937
Freeman Butler, member of a camp of C. C. C. boys located at Wartburg, East
Tennessee, was injured Sunday, Dec. 27, in an automobile accident, while
returning to camp after a holiday visit with homefolks here at Pulaski, and died
Friday, Jan. 1, at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., where he was taken after the accident.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. N.M. Butler; two sisters, Mrs. James Eubank
and Mrs. Boss Armour, and two brothers, Brown and Mahlon Butler, all of Giles
County.
BUTLER, George D. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Jan 1934
Prominent Physician's Earthly Task Is Done
Dr. George D. Butler passed away at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of
his daughter Mrs. Geo. S. White at Wales where he had resided for the past two
or three years.
Funeral rites were conducted by Dr. T. C. Ragsdale, Dr. Walter Todd, and the
Rev. Jno. O. Ensor at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence and
interment was at Maplewood Cemetery.
Dr. Butler was born and reared in the Aspen Hill locality and was 77 years old
last July and had successfully practiced medicine for about 57 years, after
graduating from the Louisville College of Medicine, taking post graduate courses
at intervals. He possessed the rugged honesty, good humor and fine physique of
his father, Dr. Jere Butler, and was a progressive man and public spirited
citizen whose ability and sympathetic nature won many warm friends whose
confidence and respect he enjoyed.
Dr. Butler is survived by his brothers, Dr. Todd Butler of Union City, John J.
Butler and a sister, Mrs. John Thomas Birdsong of Aspen Hill, and two daughters,
Mrs. E. A. Jackson of Evergreen, Ala., and Mrs. George White of Wales.
BUTLER, Sarah Hamner The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Feb 1933
Miss Sarah Hamner Butler passed quietly away at her home at Aspen Hill on
Friday, Feb.10, at 1:45 p.m., aged 59 years and 8 days. She was born in the home
in which she spent her entire life, on Feb. 2, 1874, the daughter of Dr. Jerome
Pillow Butler and Mrs. Sarah Hamner Scruggs Butler. At an early age she joined
the Methodist Church at Aspen Hill, taking an active part in all religious
activities until recent years when prevented by the state of her health.
Her greatest joy was in serving those who were near and dear to her, having
partly reared several of her nieces and nephews. The purity and sweetness of her
shone out in the beautiful life she lived.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 2 o'clock Saturday by her
pastor, Rev. C. S. Wilson, followed by burial in Maplewood Cemetery at Pulaski.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs John Thomas Birdsong and three brothers, Dr.
Geo. D. Butler of Pulaski, Dr. Todd Butler of Union City, Tenn., and John J.
Butler of Aspen Hill, a sister Mrs. Dora Butler May, wife of Dr. J.P. May,
preceded her many years ago.
CALVERT, A. J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 May 1937
A. J. Calvert of Lynnville, died Wednesday, April 28, at 2 p. m., age 72 years.
Mr. Calvert had been twice married. His first wife was Miss Ann Casky by whom he
was the father of three children. Mrs. Clyde Dunivant, Olin Calvert, and Mrs.
Luther Cook.
His second wife was Ms. Lillian Thompson, of Lewisburg.
Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon by Elder Thornberry of
Lawrenceburg. Burial at Robinson Fork.
Mr. Calvert was a member of the Christian Church, and a good citizen.
CAMERON, Elmer The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 04 Jan 1939
Funeral services for Elmer Cameron, 63, a farmer of Waco who died Monday
following a stroke of paralysis were conducted Tuesday morning at the Lynnville
Methodist Church by the Rev. C. L. Kelley. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery. He
was the son of the late Squire Bob Cameron and Mrs. Sallie Hayes Cameron.
Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Judge Wooten of Columbia, and
Misses Annie Ruth and Margaret of Waco, and one son, Gene Cameron of Waco.
CAMODY, Betty Jane Decatur Daily 16 Nov 1937
Mrs. M. C. Camody, former Decatur resident, died this morning at the residence
of her daughter, Miss Irene Camody, in Birmingham.
The body will arrive here at 3:20 o'clock Wednesday afternoon over the
Louisville and Nashville and will be conveyed directly to City Cemetery, where
services will be conducted by Dr. J. D. Wallace. Interment will be made in City
Cemetery, Brown directing.
Mrs. Camody was the widow of the late M. C. Camody, for many years a prominent
lumberman here.
CAMODY, Mike C. Decatur Daily 28 Sep 1931
The sad intelligence was received here this afternoon of the death Monday
morning in Birmingham of M. C. Camody, for many years a widely known and beloved
resident of Decatur.
Mr. Camody's death occurred at his residence at 1014 South 13th Street.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the
residence and the body then will be sent to Decatur on Louisville and Nashville
train number two, arriving here at 10:30 o'clock.
Interment will be made here, the Knights of Pythias having charge.
CAMPBELL, Lena Smith The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Jan 1936
Funeral services for Mrs. T. R. Campbell, 60, who died Friday at her home at
Minor Hill after a brief illness of pneumonia, were conducted Saturday afternoon
at the residence by the Rev. L. M. Mayer and Dr. A. N. Doyle. Burial was in
Jackson Cemetery.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. W. R. Sexton of
Minor Hill, Mrs. Roy Garner of Athens, Ala., and Miss Lena Mai Campbell of New
Jersey; and one grandson, Harold Garner of Athens.
CAMPBELL, Sallie Burns The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 May 1937
Death has again entered the community and taken its toll, leaving a vacancy in
the home, and in the hearts of loved ones and friends.
Mrs. Sallie Burns Campbell, who passed away at her home here Friday evening, May
21st, was born in Wayne County, this state, and came to this community as a
young girl. Here she and Mr. Campbell were married and had made their home for
approximately fifty years.
Mrs. Campbell's illness was borne with a courage and strength characteristic of
her life, for she was a woman devoted to home and to her family, who cared not
for the things of life designed for ostentation and show. She supported
faithfully her church, visited the sick and helped the poor and needy. The large
number in attendance and many beautiful floral tributes were evidence of the
esteem in which she was held.
To the sorrowing ones human words are futile but we point to Him who sees and
knows all things, and who has the power to comfort and strengthen in the time of
great sorrow and distress.
The funeral was held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home with interment
in the Campbellsville Cemetery. Services were in charge of the Rev. J. E.
Trotter assisted by Dr. J. K. Johnson and the Rev. Mr. MacLemore.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by her husband, one son, Burns Campbell; and five
daughters, Mesdames Jimina Hannah, Blanche Shuler, Waters Smith of
Campbellsville, and D. A. Campbell and Carson Vaughn, of Pulaski, and eight
grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Thomas Jefferson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Feb 1934
T. J. Campbell of Prospect, died at his home there Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m.
following several months of poor health. Mr. Campbell was 76 years of age and a
good citizen.
After funeral services at the Methodist Church conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.
C. Elkins, the body was buried, Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Prospect Cemetery.
Surviving are Mrs. Campbell; two sons and a daughter. The sons are Smith and
Lonnie Campbell, and the daughter, Mrs. Floyd Vest; eight grandsons. The two
sons and Mrs. Vest and their families live in Birmingham, Ala.
CAMPBELL, Willie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 Oct 1937
The body of Willie Campbell was brought to Prospect from Nashville Thursday for
funeral at the Methodist Church in Prospect. He was raised at Veto and had many
relatives and friends. He was 47 years of age and is survived by his wife and
one son 18 months old and four step-children, also by his aged mother, two
brothers, Herman Campbell, a well-known salesman and Mahlon, of Chicago, three
sisters, Mrs. Tom Whitfield of Nashville, Mrs. Pryor Smith, of Elkmont and Miss
Blanche, who lives at the old home with her mother. He worked at the post office
in Nashville.
CAMPBELL, Willie Leone Cox The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Jan 1937
Mrs. Silas Davis Campbell passed away January 16, 1937, at 2:40 p. m. at her
residence in Newport, Ark.
Mrs. Campbell, widow of Silas Campbell, prominent politician and attorney, was
formerly Miss Willie Leone Cox, daughter of Mrs. William A. L. Cox and the late
Mr. Cox of Pulaski, Tenn. On her mother's side she was a descendant of the 9th
President of the U. S. William Henry Harrison, and on her father's side from
Dempsey and Mary Sewall of Carthage, North Carolina, who in 1861 became pioneer
settlers of Little Rock, Ark.
She was a devout member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Newport and was well
known for her many charities.
Beside her mother, Mrs. W. A. L. Cox, she leaves to mourn her loss a son, Norman
Campbell of Newport, Ark.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Hairston Bagley of
Washington, D. C.; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Clinton Tribby of Washington, D. C.
and Mrs. Tom Owen of Newport, Ark., who were all at her bedside when she passed
away.
CANNON, Margaret Riddle The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Mar 1936
Mrs. Margaret Riddle Cannon recently died in Dallas, Texas, where she had
resided for many years. She was a sister of the late George T. Riddle of
Pulaski, and is survived by a daughter, Miss Sadie, who teaches in the Southern
Methodist University at Dallas.
Mrs. Cannon was a neighbor of Mrs. W. T. Eubank of Dallas, and also a relative,
and news of her death was received here by Mrs. Harry Cohen, sister of Mrs.
Eubank.
CARPENTER, Elizabeth Ella The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Jun 1936
Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Ella Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Houston Carpenter, who died near Lynnville Sunday were conducted Monday
afternoon at the Lynnwood Cemetery at 2:30 by the Rev. Ed McCord and Albert
Holbert.
Besides her parents, her survivors are six sisters: Mrs. Angus Lane, Mrs. Robert
Sargeant, Mrs. Wesley Sargeant, Mrs. Annie Ruth Duncan, Mrs. Mildred Sargeant,
and Miss Dorothy Carpenter, and one brother, George Carpenter.
CARDEN, Emily Fannie Brownlow The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 02 Jan 1934
Mrs. R. H. Carden died Sunday at 11 a. m. at her home near Bunker Hill, aged 78
years. The burial took place Monday at Indian Creek graveyard, after funeral
service.
Mrs. Carden's husband died about two years ago and surviving are her children:
Ezra, Raymond and P. D. Carden, Mrs. H. L. Sisk and Mrs. Claud Watson of Giles
County and a daughter, Mrs. Lex Hopper of Sardis, Miss., who is here. Among the
grandchildren are John Allen, Kenneth and Harold Sisk and Robt. Watson and
Clarence Carden.
Mrs Carden was a member of the Methodist Church and an estimable woman.
CARDEN, William Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 02 Aug 1933
Henry Carden died at his home in Pulaski Sunday morning of heart disease and his
burial took place Monday afternoon in Maplewood Cemetery, after funeral rites by
the Rev. A. J. Morgan.
Mr. Carden would have been 82 years old in September and was a member of a
prominent and influential Bunker Hill family. He spent the greater part of his
life as a farmer, but for several years was in the merchandising business in
Pulaski. He was a man of high integrity and of deep religious convictions.
Mr. Carden's wife died several years ago and he is survived by the following
named children: Mrs. Ozro Park of Athens; Mrs. Cope Whitfield of Pulaski; Mrs.
Si Neal of Dallas; Mrs. Ruth Stone, El Paso, Tex., Neely Carden of Athens;
Cletus, Buford and Charlie Carden who are among the leading citizens of Tulas,
Okla. Murray Carden of Bunker Hill is a surviving brother.
CARDEN, John K. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Dec 1934
After a short critical illness, John K. Carden died at the Pulaski Hospital,
Tuesday night about 8 o'clock.
Mr. Carden suffered an attack of pneumonia a few weeks ago, and apparently had
about recovered, when he was attacked with some ailment of the kidneys. His
condition became critical and he was removed from his home in the community
between Tarpley and Bunker Hill to the Hospital. But he continued in a critical
condition to the end.
CARDIN, Emily Fannie Brownlow The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 02 Jan 1934
Mrs. R. H. Cardin died Sunday at 11 a. m. at her home near Bunker Hill, aged 78
years. The burial took place Monday at Indian Creek graveyard, after funeral
service.
Mrs. Cardin's husband died about two years ago and surviving are her children:
Ezra, Raymond and P. D. Cardin, Mrs. H. L. Sisk and Mrs. Claud Watson of Giles
County and a daughter, Mrs. Lex Hopper of Sardis, Miss., who is here. Among the
grandchildren are John Allen, Kenneth and Harold Sisk and Robert Watson and
Clarence Cardin.
Mrs. Carden was a member of the Methodist Church and an estimable woman.
CARDIN, Murray The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Oct 1934
Murray Cardin, age 73, of the Bunker Hill locality, died Thursday afternoon as
the result of ptomaine poisoning and complications, after an illness of about
ten days. Burial was at the Old Baptist Church graveyard Friday after services
by Rev. L. M. Laten.
Mr. Cardin was a successful farmer and a good citizen. He is survived by his
wife and a daughter, Mrs. O. J. Clark of Pulaski.
CARRUTH, Walden D. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Jul 1936
Walden D. Carruth, age 25, of the Kedron community, was fatally shot in the back
of the neck, Wednesday afternoon, July 22. The wounded man was brought to the
Hospital at Pulaski where he lingered till Friday evening, July 24, when he
died. Burial was at Pleasant Hill, Sunday afternoon, with services conducted by
Rev. L. M. Mayer, pastor of the Baptist Church at Minor Hill.
The story as we gather it is about as follows: Mr. Carruth and a neighbor,
Mahlon Jones, went out into the field, looking over their crops, and each
carried a gun. On the way home, Jones was walking behind Carruth, and Carruth
was shot in the back of the neck. The wound was such that the body was
completely paralyzed from the neck down. But Carruth remained conscious.
According to Mrs. Carruth, the wounded man reported that Jones first ran away.
Later returned and denied that he had shot Carruth. Went for help and assisted
in getting the body home.
It is thought Mr. Jones' mind was affected in some way. He has been sent to the
State Asylum for observation, according to information from the Sheriff's
office. After two weeks a report on his sanity will be made.
CARDIN, William Larkin Pulaski Record 30 Mar 1932
Will Cardin, aged 78, of Bethesda, died Saturday afternoon March 19th at one
o'clock at the home of his son John Carden with whom he had made his home for
several years. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He always had a smile
and some cheery words for every one he met and will be greatly missed by those
who knew him.
He is survived by one son, John Carden, six daughters, Mrs. Will Brown, Mrs.
Leatt Adkins of Glendale, Mrs. Branchey Beech, Mrs. Alton Holt of Tarpley, Mrs.
Joe Hardy and Mrs. William Hardy of Conway and a host of grandchildren. His wife
and daughter, Mrs. John Will Toomey preceded him to the grave.
The burial took place at the Bethesda Cemetery. Rev. Dallas Bass conducted the
services. The pallbearers were four of his son in laws, Will Brown, Leatt
Adkins, John Will Toomey, Branchey Beech and two grandsons, Harry Toomey and
Julius Brown.
CARTER. Cynthia The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Mar 1937
After a short illness at the Pulaski Hospital where she was taken the middle of
the week, Miss Cynthia Carter died there Sunday afternoon.
Miss Carter had outlived her generation. A native of Pulaski, she was a member
of a wealthy family that ranked among the foremost in business and social
circles.
A gifted musician, as was her mother, the home in her early life, was the center
of many brilliant social affairs.
As the years passed, her sisters married, and her brothers located elsewhere,
one in Birmingham, the other in Washington, and Miss Cynthia remained at home
with her father and mother.
The mother was the first to go. Then Miss Cynthia devoted her life to the care
of her aged father, and providing home life for him. He lost much of his fortune
by going security for friends who failed in business ventures. Finally, when his
time came, Miss Cynthia had reached an age when it is difficult to change the
manner of life.
Her later years were passed in a new and different world, where there were few
who knew, or even cared about former things which have passed away.
Relatives came from Washington and Chattanooga for the funeral which was at the
Episcopal Church Tuesday afternoon. Then the frail body was gathered to her
fathers.
CARTER, J. Taylor The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Sep 1937
Funeral services for J. Taylor Carter were held Wednesday in Prospect. Mr.
Carter, a former citizen of Pulaski, died at his home in Prospect Tuesday at
2:15 a.m.
Rev. T. C. Ragsdale officiated at the funeral services.
Mr. Carter moved from this city several years ago. He is survived by the widow,
Mrs. Mary Smith Carter, two daughters, Misses Gertrude and Mable Carter, of
Prospect; and three sons, Wilson Carter of Athens, Ala. and Prospect Almus
Carter of Pulaski and Marvin Carter of Johnson City, Tenn.
The deceased formerly had been in the undertaking business in Prospect, but
retired some years ago.
CARTER, John H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 May 1937
A lifetime resident of Bethel, Tenn., passed away Saturday.
John H. Carter was seventy-six years of age and leaves a wife and a number of
sons and daughters to mourn his passing.
Rev. McConnell read the funeral service and he was laid to rest in the Hightower
Cemetery at Bethel.----Alabama Courier
CARTER, John Otey The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Jan 1939
John Otey Carter, who lacked only a few weeks of eighty-one, who spent most of
the active years of his long life at Pulaski, but who in the evening of life
moved to Chattanooga, where his son Otey, is in business so the little family
might be together, died there Thursday evening following a long period of poor
health, extending over some three or four years.
Mr. Carter came of a prominent Willliamson County family. In young manhood he
married Miss Myrtle Ezell of Pulaski, and located here.
Two children, a boy and a girl, came to bless the home.
Remains were taken direct from the train of No. 3, at 10:30 Saturday morning,
Commital services were said by Rev. G. A. Morgan and Rev. Mr Thrasher, the
Episcopal minister of Columbia. The O. in Mr. Carter's name was for the
venerable Bishop Otey of the Episcopal Church., and he was always partial to the
beautiful and impressive ritual and service of that church.
He was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Carter, by his son and namesake, Otey
Carter, and by his daughter, Miss Ruby.
A wealth of beautiful florals covered the mound where repose the mortal remains
of this gentleman who had outlived most of those who entered upon the journey of
life when he did.
A number of relatives and friends came to pay a farewell tribute of love and
respect to his memory.
CARTER, Margaret The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1931
Miss Margaret Carter, aged about 21, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John R. Carter in the Wales locality Saturday after a lingering period of
ill health.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and an attractive young woman. Her
interment took place at Mt. Moriah Sunday, Dr. M. S. Kennedy conducting the
funeral services.
CARTER, W. M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Mar 1936
Lewisburg, Tenn. Feb. 28- W. M. Carter, 47, editor and publisher of the
Lewisburg Tribune, former State Senator from the Nineteenth Senatorial District,
for two terms, Chief Clerk of the State Senate, prominent citizen and civic
leader, died suddenly at his home here this morning about 3 o'clock.
Mr. Carter was the president of the Chamber of Commerce, past president of the
Lewisburg Rotary Club and a leading member of the Church of Christ. He was a
leader in every movement that had for its purpose the betterment of conditions
in his town, county, state and nation. A member of the Lewisburg bar and active
in the practice of his profession. His passing is a distinct loss to his State
and brings a genuine sorrow to his community where he was loved and respected by
people of all walks of life.
Mr. Carter was married in 1900 to Miss Lena Hawkins, daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. J. M. Hawkins of this place, and to this union was born three children:
Mrs. Birdett Bills, W. Marion Carter and Miss Louise Carter, all of whom
survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, followed by burial in
Lone Oak Cemetery.
CAUDLE, S. A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Aug 1937
S. A. Caudle, age 79, died at his home in the Diana community, on Wednesday,
August 4.
After funeral services conducted by Rev. J. S. Rice, assisted by Rev.Vance
Parks, Thursday, the body was laid to rest in the Diana Cemetery.
Thus passed this good man, in the community where he had spent almost his entire
long and useful life.
He is survived by his wife, and one son, Theron Caudle of Yokley, one step-son,
Floyd Heathcoat, Decatur, Ala., four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
CHAFFIN, Maud Bruce The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Oct 1939
Mrs. Bernard Chaffin died a few weeks ago at her home in Grand Cave, La., and
was buried there. Mrs. Chaffin formerly was Miss Maud Bruce, a daughter of J.
Porter Bruce and the late Mrs. Bruce, and is survived by her husband and one
son, a pupil of L. S. U. She taught school in Tennessee and in Louisiana and was
a member of the United Methodist Church. She was married to Mr. Chaffin here
twenty-five years ago. Dr. G. A. Morgan, officiating. Former friends regret the
end of her useful life.
CHAFFIN, Mrs. J. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jul 1937
Mrs. J. W. Chaffin died Friday, July 9, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Harrison Crews, at Red Hill. She had been in delicate health for some time even
before the death of her husband which occurred five years ago. Mrs. Chaffin was
76 years of age.
A funeral service was held at the home Saturday at 10:30 o'clock with Elder
Gilbert Gibbs in charge. The burial was at Mimosa cemetery in Lawrenceburg.
Mrs. Chaffin is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dola Moore and Mrs. Maxie Crews.
Her only son, Algie Chaffin, died about two years ago. One brother, W. H.
Morrow, of Lynnville, and one sister, Mrs. Josie Thurman, of Nashville, and
eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren are the close relatives
surviving.
Mrs. Chaffin a pleasant and likeable lady, very highly esteemed by those who
knew her best, and a precious mother to her children.-Lawrence News
CHAFFIN, Samuel L. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Oct 1936
Samuel L. Chaffin died Wednesday night at 11 o'clock at his home in Adadale,
after an illness of several months. Mr. Chaffin underwent an operation nearly
four years ago, which was serious and his doctors thought he might live two
years after he recovered, it is said. Mr. Chaffin had been confined to his home
for several months except at rare intervals but his devoted companion was able
to take care of him until just recently when a nurse was employed.
A funeral service will be held Friday morning, October 2, at 10 o'clock,
followed by burial in the Black Cemetery, with C. L. Williams, funeral director.
Mr. Chaffin was a splendid citizen. He moved to Lawrenceburg from his home on
Weakley Creek in Giles County, when he retired from business several years ago.
He was prominent in the affairs of the county there for many years, being a
member of the county court for some time. He taught school in his younger days
but was best known by his business, church and civic interests. He married Miss
Clara Kimbrough, who survives him.
Mr. Chaffin was a director of the Commerce Union Bank of Lawrenceburg and until
his health failed took an active interest in business affairs, after his
retirement from the mercantile business. The Chaffins came to Lawrenceburg and
bought a home on First Street, later buying a number of acres in Adadale and
building a home there. The united with First Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg,
after coming here to locate and Mr. Chaffin was a member of the board of deacons
for several years and was active in supervising the building of the new Baptist
Church here.
Sam Chaffin had many friends here, in Giles County and every place he was known.
He was a success in life and was a man of sound judgment and unquestioned
integrity. His wife has the sympathy of all in her loss.-Lawrence News
Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Oct. 1- Samuel L. Chaffin, 64, died at his home here last
night following a long illness.
Mr. Chaffin was born in Wayne County but for a number of years was in the
mercantile business on Weakley Creek in Giles County, and for several years was
a member of the Giles County Court.
Funeral services will be held at the home Friday morning, conducted by the Rev.
W. E. Davis, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg, of which Mr.
Chaffin was a member.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Kimbrough Chaffin.
CHAMBERS, Bettie Taylor The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jun 1943
Funeral services for Mrs. Bettie Taylor Chambers, 81, widow of Will C. Chambers,
who died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. W. Grooms, in Nashville
were held at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning at the Elkton Methodist Church,
conducted by the Rev. Frank A. Calhoun of Pulaski. Burial followed in the Elkton
Cemetery.
Mrs. Chambers had lived all her life in the Elkton section, until about three
years ago, she moved to Nashville. She was the daughter of John Taylor, Ex
Confederate soldier and farmer. Mrs. Chambers was a life long member of the
Methodist Church.
Besides Mrs. Grooms, Mrs. Chambers is survived by two sons, Walter Chambers, Of
Nashville, and Aaron Chambers of Corbin, Ky.; four grandchildren, Sgt. Stokley
Chambers, Craig Field, Selma, Ala.; Mrs. Grady Mayhew of Florida, Horace Grooms
of Nashville, and Peggy Chambers of Corbin; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Nelson,
Mrs. Jane Lewis, Mrs. Ollie Birdsong, all of whom live in the southern part of
the county; and one brother, David Taylor of Elkton.
CHAMBERS, J. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Sep 1936
The wide circle of friends of J. W. Chambers throughout Athens and Limestone
County was saddened Saturday morning when the news was flashed abroad that Jim
Chambers had died.
Although Mr. Chambers had been in failing health several years, his sudden death
at his home Saturday morning was a decided shock to his family and friends.
Mr. Chambers was a widely known contractor, operating on an extensive scale
throughout N. Alabama and South Tennessee. Some of the largest buildings in this
area were constructed by him and his building record also included hundreds of
homes and business establishments.
Surviving him are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. M. S. Kennemer of Athens and
Mrs. William G. Nethery of Tarrant City; two sons, W. C. and J. W. Chambers,
Jr., of Athens.
Funeral services were conducted before a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and
friends, many of whom came from out of town to pay a last tribute to this public
spirited man.
Many beautiful flowers were placed on the mound in the city cemetery where he
was laid to rest.- Alabama Courier
Mr. Chambers, former Giles Countian had many friends in the county who regret
his death.
CHAPMAN, Ed C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 9 Sep 1936
The body of Ed C. Chapman who died at his home, Decatur, Texas, arrived in
Pulaski Tuesday night for burial at Minor Hill, Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Chapman was a native of Giles County, a member of the large family of
Chapmans living in the county. He has a brother living in the 18th District.
Ed Chapman went to Texas several years ago. He was a prominent citizen and an
active member of the Masonic Lodge.
CHAPMAN, Hugh The Pulaski Record 28 Feb 1938
Hugh Chapman, 85, Pulaski nursery man, died Thursday afternoon in an Athens,
Ala. hospital, following a stroke of paralysis.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Raymond Chapman of Pulaski; two daughter,
Miss Nola Chapman of Pulaski and Mrs. C. G. Branch, Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif.;
four brothers, J. M., J. W., and S. S. Chapman of Giles County and C. L. Chapman
of Columbia; and four sisters, Mrs. Marshall Francis of Huntsville, Mrs. G. W.
Stallings of Lynnville, Mrs. S. C. Rose and Mrs. Elsie Dickey, both of Giles
County.
Funeral services were held at ten o'clock Monday morning at the Pulaski Baptist
Church, with the Rev. R. A. Johns officiating. Music was furnished by Leon Cole
and Grady Moore of Nashville. Bennett May and Company in charge.
CHAPMAN, Mrs. Joe The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 06 Nov 1935
Mrs. Joe Chapman died at her home in Anderson, Ala., Monday, Nov. 4th at 10 a.m.
Mrs. Chapman was a good woman and member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Services will be held at Moriah Church Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. conducted
by Rev. Laten.
Mrs. Chapman is survived by her husband and three sons, Roy, Hicks and Loyd
Chapman.
CHILDERS, E. J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Apr 1936
A telegram was received here Saturday morning by Mrs. Joe Childers, announcing
that her father-in-law, E. J. Childers, had died suddenly Friday afternoon in
Hollywood, Cal., where he and Mrs. Childers have been living for many years with
their daughter.
E. J. Childers was a son of the late J. B. Childers and lived here at Pulaski,
much of his life. For several years as a young man, he lived at Clifton Place,
the present home of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Wade. Following the death of his brother,
J. S. Childers, who was actively engaged in the grocery business, Ed Childers
move to town and succeeded his brother in the grocery business.
For many years he was associated with his son Joe Childers, who was active and
alert, and relieved his father of much of the detail work. The unfortunate death
of Joe Childers when a young man in the prime of life was a great blow to his
father. He retired from business, and went to California where he has lived ever
since.
During the last year or two he has written a number of interesting letters for
the Citizen under the heading, "By-Gone Days." Although somewhat advanced in
years, his memory and all his mental faculties continued keen. It was often the
subject of remark, that he remembered names and incidents so well. His
communications to the Citizen were read with pleasure by his many friends over
the county.
Mr. Childers was a devout member of the Methodist Church, and of the Masonic
Lodge.
The message received here made no mention of the funeral. The supposition is
that funeral services will be held at the California home. And that the body
will rest there, at least for a period.
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Jun 1936
The body of E. J. Childers, who died some weeks ago at his home in Hollywood,
Calif., is expected to arrive in Pulaski on train No. 3 Friday morning.
The body will be taken from the train to Maplewood for burial on the family lot.
Mr. Childers was born here and spent his active business life here, and arranged
a burial place for his remains, when the time should come. And in keeping with
his wishes the family is returning the body to his old home for the final sleep.
CHOATE, Maggie McMasters The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Dec 1932
Mrs. Rufus Choate died at a Nashville Hospital Monday evening where she had been
for several months. The remains were brought to Pulaski Monday night and the
body was buried at Moriah, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Choate was a good woman, and
is survived by her husband and two sons; also a brother, L. D. McMasters, to
whom much sympathy is extended.
CLARK, Bunyan The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Jun 1937
Bunyan Clark of Pulaski, age about 62, farmer and stock man, after several weeks
illness, died at the Pulaski Hospital, Wednesday morning about 6 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church, Pulaski, Thursday morning
at 10:30, Rev. G. A. Morgan officiating. Burial at Maplewood.
Mr. Clark had two or three farms to which he gave some attention. But on account
of failing health in recent years, has not been so active in business as he was
formerly.
Mr. Clark is survived by his wife, and an adopted son.
CLARK, Elaine The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Apr 1936
Elaine, aged 13 years, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clark of Ostella,
died at the hospital in Pulaski Tuesday of pneumonia. Funeral services were
conducted Wednesday by Rev. S.K. Harwell, assisted by Rev. W. L. Harwell, after
which the remains were laid to rest in the New Hope Cemetery. That death loves a
shining mark is fully emphasized in the passing of this beautiful
character.-Marshall Gazette
CLARK, Elise The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Nov 1937
Miss Elise Clark died Saturday at her home in the Odd Fellows Hall locality of
heart disease. The burial was at Providence cemetery. Miss Clark was a member of
the Church of Christ. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Clark,
a sister, Mrs. Clyde McClintock, and a brother, Robert L. Clark.
CLARK, Wickliffe L. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Nov 1937
Wickliffe L. Clark, prominent businessman of Jamestown, New York, died of a
heart attack Friday night in Jamestown.
Mr. Clark was a native of Grand Rapids, Mich., where he had business interests,
as well as at Jamestown. At one time he was located here in business and at
Lynnville.
His wife, formerly Miss Mackie May Blackburn, who was here on a visit to her
brother, Dr. J. K. Blackburn and her brothers, Robert, Sam and Will in the Waco
locality, was here at the time of his death and he had expected to join her here
this week. A son, Laird, and a daughter, Nancy, also survive, and they and their
mother have returned to Jamestown.
Funeral services were conducted in Jamestown and the body placed temporarily in
the family mausoleum in Grand Rapids, Mich. and will probably be brought to
Lynnville later for burial. He is survived by his wife, one son, Laird Clark of
Amherst College, Amherst, Mass., and one daughter, Miss Nancy Clark, of Mt.
Vernon Seminary, in Washington, D. C., one brother, Earl Clark of Grand Rapids,
Mich., and one sister Mrs. Edith Griswald of Erie, Pa.
COBBS, W. J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Dec 1937
W. J. Cobbs, aged citizen of the Vinta community, died and was buried at Elkton,
Tuesday.
Mr. Cobbs has spent most of his long life in the southern part of Giles County.
He is survived by a son, Will Cobbs, of the Elkton community.
COBLE, Kathleen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Feb 1939
Miss Kathleen Coble, 26, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Coble, of Bryson, died
in Washington City, Saturday, following an illness of about a week with
pneumonia.
The body was accompanied home, by Miss Ruth Stevenson, a cousin of Kathleen, who
resides in Washington. The bereft mother was accompanied home from Washington by
her daughter, Mrs. Alvin Coppage and her husband, Mr. Coppage; together with
Kathleen's fianc�, Mr. Lawrence Manning, all residents of Washington. After
funeral services at Bee Spring Methodist Church at Bryson, Tuesday, conducted by
Rev. J. C. Elliott, assisted by Rev. G. H. Turpin, the body was laid away at the
Elkton Cemetery.
Surviving are immediate relatives as follows: The father and mother, Mr. and
Mrs. O. O. Coble, and brother, Ozro of Bryson, Tenn., Mrs. Alvin Coppage, her
only sister, and her husband, Mr. Coppage of Washington; her grandfather and
grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Stevenson of Auburndale, Fla.
COE, Mrs. Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Jul 1936
Mrs. Henry Coe, aged aunt of Mrs. B. H. Gaultney, died Friday morning, June 26,
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Gaultney, near Bryson, where she has been
living for some time.
The body was removed to Chattanooga for burial, Saturday morning.
COFFEY, Minnie Compton The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Feb 1939
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Compton Coffey, 69, who died Monday, following
a heart attack, were conducted Tuesday at her home at Lynnville by the Rev. H.
S. Henderson, pastor of the local Presbyterian Church, of which she was a
life-long member. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery. Mrs. Coffey was the daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Newton Compton. Her husband, Sam f. Coffey died three
months ago of a heart attack. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Will Ross of
Lynnville and Mrs. Will Evans of Memphis; and one brother, I. N. Compton of
Lynnville.
COFFMAN, Robert The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Jan 1936
Robert Coffman, age 89, of Ardmore, died at his home, Thursday.
The body was buried at the Lewisburg Grave Yard Friday after funeral services
conducted by Rev. J. C. Griffin.
Mr. Coffman is survived by three sons, Charles, Tolly, and John. Mrs. Coffman
died several years ago.
While not a member of any church organization, Mr. Coffman was a good old man.
COGGIN, James Buel The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Jan 1936
James Buel Coggin, age 6 years 11 months and 21 days died January 13, 1936 after
a short illness.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Slater Coggin, three brothers and
one sister. One grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Coble, grandfather, Rev. I. B. Coggin.
several aunts and uncles and a host of cousins, schoolmates and friends.
Burial was at the Boons Hill cemetery.
COLE, A. J. The Pulaski Record 6 Aug 1930
A. J. Cole, aged 70 years, 9 months, and 10 days, died at his home near Minor
Hill, Wednesday. Burial was at Noblett's cemetery on Thursday with the Rev.
Luther McConnell in charge of the service, which took place at the grave.
Mr. Cole, who was a widower, was survived by two sons, Carlos and Murl Cole,
both of whom live in the fourth district.
COLE, Elizabeth Baulch The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Apr 1936
On Friday afternoon, April 17, at 5:45 o'clock, after all that loving hands
could do, the soul of Mrs. Lewis Cole winged its way to the God who gave it.
Mrs. Cole, who before her marriage was Miss Elizabeth Baulch of this county, was
born Feb. 21, 1859. In early life she became a member of the Church of Christ
and was a devout Christian all her remaining years. Truly, to know her was to
love her.
She leaves three sons, five daughters and a host of relatives and friends to
mourn their loss. The sons, Wilson, Wilburn and Earl Cole. The daughters, Miss
Beulah Cole, Mrs. W. J. Sewell and Mrs. Ray Davis of Pulaski; Mrs. W. D. Daniel
of Prospect and Mrs. Russell Gilbert of Akron, Ohio. Funeral services were
conducted by Elders Harris and Thomas at Puncheon Church after which the body
was laid to rest under the beautiful mound of flowers in Noblit graveyard.
May God, in his infinite mercy, comfort these broken hearts and lead them to a
grand reunion in the land that knows no parting.
COLE, John The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 28 Apr 1937
John Cole, aged about 62 years, died early Tuesday morning at his home near
Sumac. The burial took place Wednesday afternoon at New Zion graveyard.
Surviving Mr. Cole are his wife and several children including Mrs. Paul
Shelton, Mrs. James Rainey, Mrs. R. O. Culps, of Los Angeles; Mrs. R. R. Rainey,
Leroy Cole and Renzon Cole all of Dallas, and a brother, Sam Cole, of Pulaski,
and two sisters, Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Gordon of Pulaski.
COLE, Margaret The Pulaski Record 5 Apr 1923
Mrs. Margaret Cole of Minor Hill died suddenly March 27th. She was the mother of
Dr. W. H. Cole. The funeral services were held at the Minor Hill Church March 28
and the burial was at the Lytle graveyard. She is survived by four sons and two
daughters.
COLE, Rowena The Pulaski Record 26 Mar 1925
Mrs. Rowena Cole, wife of Jack Cole, died suddenly of paralysis Thursday
morning. Mrs. Cole was about 59 years old. She is survived by her husband and
two sons, Murrell and Carlos.
Mrs. Cole was a Miss Burgess before her marriage. The burial was at Noblitt's
cemetery at Appleton Thusday afternoon, Rev. Tom McConnell conducting the
services.
COLE, T. Wilson Cole The Pulaski Record 2 Jul 1941
The body of T. Wilson Cole, 60, Giles County farmer and assistant rural mail
carrier, was found in his car on the Elkton Highway south of Pulaski at 8
o'clock Saturday morning.
Sheriff Gordon Topp said two hours after the discovery that Cole, who suffered a
paralytic stroke two years ago, apparently was the victim of another seizure.
The sheriff's office was informed of the death by a resident of the community
where the body was found. A search ahd been started for Cole by his family after
his failure to return home from a meeting he attended Friday night in
Lawrenceburg.
Cole was a member of the Church of Christ and the IOOF Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, three children, George W., Mary Anne and Clara Reed
Cole, Pulaski; five sisters, Miss Beulah Cole, Pulaski, Mrs. Russell Gilbert,
Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Ray Davis, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Anna Daniels, Prospect, and Mrs.
Willie Sewell, of Giles County; and two brothers, Earl and Wilburn Cole of Minor
Hill.
Funeral services for Mr. Cole were held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at the
Puncheon Church of Christ by Elder Claude Thomas. Burial was in the Lytle
Cemetery near Puncheon.
COLE, W. H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 07 Feb 1934
Dr. W. H. Cole of Minor Hill, died Tuesday morning after a short illness with
flu pneumonia.
Dr. Cole was a good citizen and for many years has practiced his profession at
Minor Hill and throughout the surrounding community. He was a successful
practitioner and enjoyed the confidence and respect of a large circle of
friends. (Buried at Minor Hill Cemetery)
COLLINS, R. B. "Bugg" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 31 Mar 1937
R. B. "Bugg" Collins, age 83, died suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Newton Reese, Fayetteville, Thursday morning, March 25.
After selling his home, here in Pulaski, Mr. Collins went for a visit with his
daughter, Mrs. Sam Fox, at Lewisburg. Later, he went to visit with Mrs. Reese.
It was his plan to spend some time with each of his daughters, then make his
home with Mrs. W. R. Hunter here in Pulaski. Mrs. Hunter recently bought the C.
C. Brown home on Third Street, and expects to come here in the early summer.
Mr. Collins was not feeling quite well, and when breakfast was ready Thursday
morning he was sleeping soundly. Breakfast was served to other members of the
family so the children might get off to school on time. And later, when Mr.
Collins woke up his breakfast was prepared. He spoke of not feeling like eating
much breakfast. But came to the table. Just as he took his place at the table,
he collapsed. And was dead in a few minutes.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at Diana, where the family
formerly lived and where he had retained his church membership. And Mrs. Collins
was buried there. Rev. C. V. Parkes and Rev. J. S. Rice, were the ministers in
charge. The body was laid away in Diana cemetery, beside the remains of his
departed wife, his sons-in-law being the pallbearers.
R. B. Collins was a successful farmer and stock man, who spent the greater part
of his active life in the Diana community. He married in early life, a daughter
of the late, Major W. R. Moore, and they reared a large family of boys and
girls. Seven of the children survive: W. W. Collins, Mrs. W. R. Hunter, Tom
Collins, Mrs. W. C. Dale, Drake Collins, Mrs. Sam Fox,
and Mrs. Newton Reese.
Mr. Collins was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and a dependable
citizen and buriness man. He was one of those men who made warm friendships. He
was active in business when he retired. About the only recreation he indulged in
was fox hunting. He enjoyed the chase, and usually kept a good pack of hounds.
Even in the late years of his life, when too feeble to follow the hounds, he
would frequently go out with friends, taking a camp stool with him, and
selecting a suitable place, would sit and listen to the hounds. Ane when
familiar with the pack, he could tell each dog as he would open up on the trail.
He enjoyed friendly conversation and good jokes. But when the hounds were
chasing a fox, he would sit alone, that he might enjoy undisturbed, the baying
dogs, which made for him the sweetest music.
Many hearts were made sad by his going away.
COMPTON, Eliza The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Aug 1936
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Compton, 85, wife of the late Alfonza Compton,
who died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Wilson near Brick Church
were conducted Friday at Lynnwood Cemetery by Elder Joe Clark of Pulaski.
Mrs. Compton was a life long member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by
the following children: Mrs. Victor Carter of Huntsville, Ala.; Mrs. Will
Sellars and Mrs. Owen Sellars of Bufords; Mrs. Alice Childers of Pulaski; Mrs.
Bowers of Georgia; and Mrs. Roy Wilson and one son Virgil Compton of Columbia
and three half-brothers, Andy, Trice and Ira Foster.
COX, Cicero The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 31 Mar 1937
Cicero Cox, age 64, died suddenly Tuesday morning about 7:30, at his home at
Bodenham.
Mr. Cox was a good farmer, a genial warm hearted man. He was never married. But
unlike many bachelors, he maintained his home, and lived neatly and comfortably.
His surviving brother, Lon Cox, also never married. And their father, Jasper
Cox, lived alone for a long time, possibly forty years after the death of their
mother. One sister, Mrs. S. P. Stinnett, is married, and lives not far from the
old home where Cicero lived and died. Lon Cox lives at Tioga, Texas.
Funeral services were held at Moriah Wednesday morning at 11:00 o'clock, by Rev.
T. E. Hudson, for many years a friend of the family.
Burial was at Moriah cemetery where repose the remains of other members of the
family.
There are only two survivors of the immediate family: Mrs. Stinnett of Bodenham,
and the brother in Texas, who could not come for the funeral.
COX, Earl The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jun 1939
Earl Cox formerly of Giles County, teacher and later merchant, died at his home
in Hot Springs, New Mexico, where he had resided many years, aged about 63
years. He was a son of Prof. and Mrs. Ed R. Cox, deceased. Surviving are his
daughters, Mrs. Oliver McNew, of Deming, N.M., Mrs. Bruce Cothran of Hot
Springs; Miss Dorothy Cox of Seattle and his sons, S. P. and M. O. Cox of Hots
Springs and Earl Cox of El Paso. Four sisters survive, Mrs. Logan Beasley and
Mrs.Charles R. Gilbert of Pulaski; Mrs. J. J. Cridebring of New Mexico; Mrs.
Anna Reid of Pilot Point, Tex., and a brother, M.C. Cox, of Arrington, Tenn.
COX, Mamie Elizabeth Bass The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Mar 1939
Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth Bass Cox, died in Lawrenceburg Hospital on February 25
after a brief illness of pneumonia. She was 44 years of age and a member of the
Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Lee Cox, and four small children of Ethridge,
Tenn., a father, J. R. Bass of this county; five sisters and five brothers,
namely, Mrs. Will Hayes and Mrs. W. S. Hammond of this county, Mrs. R. M. Powell
of Temple, Oklahoma, Mrs. Lena Taylor of Long Beach, Cal., Mrs. Bill Bonner of
Lawrenceburg, Tenn., J. C. Bass of Columbia, Tenn., W. A. Bass of Berlin, Tenn.,
Earnest Bass of Phoenix, Ariz., J. Dallas Bass of Sparta, Tenn., and Floyd Bass
of Florence, Ala.
Funeral services were conducted at the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church Sunday at
1 o'clock by J. M. Putnam of Elkton, and burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
CRABB, Alexander H. The Pulaski Record 27 May 1936
Alexander H. Crabb, single, aged 65, died at Minor Hill May 18. Burial was at
Minor Hill May 19.
CRABB, Henry The Pulaski Record 21 Dec 1938
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Minor Hill Church of Christ
for Henry Crabb, 92, retired farmer, who died Friday morning at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Dock Phillips at Minor Hill.
Other survivors are: one son, John Crabb of Athens, Ala.; and his daughter, Mrs.
Minnie Norwood of Minor Hill; his brothers, Frank and Albert Crabb; and a
sister, Mrs. Hamby, all of Minor Hill; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
CRABTREE, Mary The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Feb 1936
Mrs. Mary Crabtree died at her home near Prospect Saturday morning of heart
disease aged 83 years, 11 months, and 9 days. The burial was at Kedron Sunday
after funeral services
at Kedron Church by Elder Joe Clark.
Mrs. Crabtree was the widow of William Crabtree who died a number of years ago
and was highly esteemed as a good Christian woman. She is survived by two sons,
Jim and Will of Kedron and a daughter, Mrs. Noah Webb of Athens.
CRAIG, R. J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Mar 1937
Rev. R. J. Craig, who for many years has been in the ministry of the Methodist
Church, a native of Giles County, and a brother of Will Craig, Ed B. Craig, and
C. A. Craig, all of whom were prominent business men here, died Sunday at his
winter home, in Deland, Fla., where he has spent most of the time, during the
last two or three years.
The body was returned to Nashville for burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
CRAIG, Grace Doss The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Feb 1939
Mrs. Eugene Craig, 68, of the Sumac community, died Monday morning following an
illness extending over several weeks.
Funeral services and burial at New Zion Tuesday afternoon. Services conducted by
Elder J. C. Murphy of the Christian Church of which Mrs. Craig was a devout
member.
Mrs. Craig was more than a good woman. She was a very useful neighbor. She was
ever ready to devote her time and service to a neighbor in case of sickness. In
recent years she had devoted much time to the service of neighbors in voluntary
nursing, when there was sickness in the home.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene Craig, and a son, Audie Craig, who lives
in Florida. Also three sisters, Mrs. Mollie Cole, Mrs. Daisy Vernon, and Miss
Nannie Doss. And one brother, T. Doss of Lawrenceburg.
CRAIG, R. J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Mar 1937
Rev. R. J. Craig, who for many years has been in the ministry of the Methodist
Church, a native of Giles County, and a brother of Will Craig, Ed B. Craig, and
C. A. Craig, all of whom were prominent business men here, died Sunday at his
winter home, in Deland, Fla., where he has spent most of the time, during the
last two or three years.
The body was returned to Nashville for burial in Mt.Olivet Cemetery.
CRONEY, Delia Hobbs The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Jun 1937
Mrs. J. B. Croney, 62, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.
S. Dollar at Elkton. Death followed a three months illness. She was a member of
the United Methodist Church. Funeral at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the
Dollar home by Rev. W. E. Couser. Burial at Elkton.
Mrs. Croney is survived by ten children: Mrs. O. S. Dollar, T. C. Croney,
Elkton, Mrs. J. C. Ramsey, Delrose, J. C. Croney, Nashville, Mrs. T. F. Davis,
Howard Croney, Mrs. W. V. Ferrell, Alton Croney, Sheffield, Mrs. Albert Pack,
Toledo, Ohio, Joe D. Croney, Elkton. Three brothers, Atha Hobbs, Tanner, Ala.,
Ofus Hobbs and Cleban Hobbs, both of Ardmore.
CROOK, Mace The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 May 1936
The news of the sudden death of Mace Crook, early Wednesday morning, came as a
shock to his many friends.
Mr. Crook has been for twelve years night watchman at the Phosphate Plant, near
Wales. Early Wednesday morning, he was seen to fall. Friends carried him into
the house at Ott Daly's where he died in a few minutes, before arrival of a
doctor.
Mr. Crook was a bachelor. A quiet, peaceable, good citizen. He was a faithful
member of the Methodist Church. Also of the Junior Order, and Odd Fellows
lodges. For many years he has been the flag bearer on decoration day for these
orders. And officiated in that capacity for the last time at the joint
decoration service, Sunday.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist
Church, Rev. G. A. Morgan officiating. Burial will be at the family burying
ground, known as the Abernathy grave yard, on the old Stage Road, east of
Tarpley. The burial will be in charge of the two lodges, of which he was a loyal
member.
Members of the Men's Bible Class are asked to act as honorary pall bearers.
CROSSNOE, Alice Yokley The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Feb 1937
News was received here by relatives of the death of Mrs. J. T. Crossnoe, 79, a
highly esteemed woman of this section, which occurred Feb. 16th, at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Sofronia Shepherd in Los Angeles, Calif., the result of a
fractured hip she sustained in a fall.
Mrs. Crossnoe was formerly Miss Alice Yokley, the daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Yokley. She was reared in Giles County and has been a resident of
California only a few years.
Burial took place in California. She is survived by four children, Mrs.
Sophronia Shepherd and Mrs. E. F. Carpenter and Sam Crossnoe, all of Los
Angeles, Calif., and Grant Crossnoe of Nashville, and one sister, Mrs. William
Smith of Lynnville and a large number of relatives in this county.
CROW, Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jun 1937
Major W. R. Crow recently received news of the death in Philadelphia of his
cousin, Henry Crow. Henry Crow was a son of Robert Bruce Crow and left Pulaski
many years ago, along with other brothers of the family. He had not been heard
from in years, but Mahlon H. Long met him in Philadelphia while there to attend
the National Democratic Convention. Henry Crow was a brother of Mrs. J. J.
Ransom. His wife who is not known here survives.
CROW, Rhyburn D. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 02 Jan 1935
Miss Rhyburn D. Crow, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Clay Crow, who has
lived in Pulaski all her life, died at the Central Hospital, Nashville, Sunday
morning, following an illness extending over several weeks.
Miss Crow had enjoyed perfect health all her life until a few weeks ago when she
developed tuberculosis. She was in the local hospital in Pulaski until near the
last when it was agreed that it would be better for her to go to the Central
Hospital where she could have better attention.
Miss Crow was a home lover and devoted her life to her mother as long as Mrs.
Crow lived. Then continued at the home, going out very little after her mother's
death.
She was a member of the Episcopal Church, of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, and of the U. D. C. She was a descendant of two prominent old
families of the county. Both her father and mother came of pioneer stock.
After funeral services at the Episcopal Church Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock
conducted by Rev. Hodgkiss, the body was laid away on the family lot in
Maplewood Cemetery.
She is survived by her brother, W. R. Crow, of Louisville, and two sisters, Mrs.
Elliott Buchanan of Chattanooga and Mrs. B. D. Jackson of Memphis.
CRUTCHER, R. A. "Dick" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Mar 1937
R. A. Crutcher, usually called "Dick" by friends, died Saturday night at his
home west of town, age 72.
Mr. Crutcher came here from Maury County several years ago, and was for a time
in the hardware business. Closing out the mercantile business he bought a farm,
and has made his home there ever since.
The body was removed to Spring Hill, Maury County, for funeral services, Sunday
afternoon, followed by burial there.
CURRY, Robert E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Nov 1936
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Kedron Church,
for Robert Emmett Curry, aged 65 years, who passed away at his home at Kedron
Monday afternoon. He had been in ill health for several months, but had been
confined to his bed for nine weeks with a heart disease; although his suffering
was intense he bore it bravely and fought earnestly to get well. The Rev. J. C.
Elkins of Loretto, a former pastor, assisted by the Rev. W. B. Brandon,
conducted the funeral service. Interment followed at Prospect.
Mr. Curry was born in Giles County and lived in and near his local community all
his life. He became a member of the Methodist Church in early life. He took an
active interest in the civic and religious interests in his community. He was
married to Miss Minnie Stapp in 1898 and to this union seven children were born,
all of whom survive. He was a devoted husband and father and the kindness during
his illness and the beautiful floral tributes attested the high esteem in which
he was held by his friends and neighbors.
Those who survive are his wife; three sons, Guy and Arney Curry of Pulaski, and
Robert E. Curry of Kedron; four daughters, Mrs. Mitchell Howard of Aspen Hill,
Mrs. Smith Legg of Bethel, Mrs. Arney White of Stella and Mrs. Smith Eubank of
Chicago; three grandchildren, Bettye Jean Curry, Everly Jane Howard and Sara Ann
White; one brother, Atha C. Curry of Sheffield, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Denton of Columbia and Miss Mahalie Curry of Sheffield, Ala.
CURTIS, Frank The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 May 1934 Woodrow "Dr. Love"
Frank Curtis aged 55 years died in the Central Hospital in Nashville at 1
o'clock a.m., May 5, 1924, and was buried Tuesday afternnoon here in the
McCracken Cemetery on South Bradshaw. Direct cause of his death pellagra. He was
a native of McBurg where five brothers survive him.
They are Cyrus Lee, Charley, Albert, Henry and Babe Curtis, also four half
brothers, Esq, John Curtis, here, Jim in Missouri, C. C. and Will in Texas.
Services were held at the grave by Rev. E. B. Willis. Thus closes a stormy life,
who was once disappointed in love or matrimony while thousands of married people
were fooled too.
CURTIS, John King The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 06 Apr 1938
John K. Curtis, 60, prominent farmer of the Bryson section, and former member of
the Giles County Court, died at his home Thursday afternoon after an illness of
more than a year.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Bethany Presbyterian Church
with the Rev. G. H. Turpin officiating. Burial was in the Bethany Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucy Watson Curtis; six sons, Gilbert, Jack,
Robert, Cecil and Max Curtis of this county and J. A. Curtis of Ft. Flemming,
Ga.; two daughters, Margaret and Sarah Curtis of this county; two brothers, Tom
and Will Curtis and two sisters, Mrs. Eula West and Mrs. Maggie Tharp, all of
Lincoln County.
Bennett May & Co. in charge.
DABNEY, Mary Brooks The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Nov 1936
How sad the hearts of a whole community can become in a very short time. Such
was the case in this community when the news spread that Brooks Dabney had gone
to heaven- not sad because Brooks had gone to heaven but sad because we needed
her here so much and because she will be missed at home, church, and throughout
the neighborhood in general. Nearly two years ago she underwent an operation and
from that time has gradually weakened until on Oct. 28 she passed on to be with
those loved ones who have already reached the Great Beyond.
Miss Dabney was a member of the second graduating class of Jones School at
Lynnville. Since then she has attended Middle Tennessee State Teachers College
and Peabody College. She has taught almost continually since her graduation,
until she became ill, in Alabama, Georgia and here in her home state.
She was a very devout member of the Church of Christ and taught a Sunday School
at Roberson Fork until she was too ill to attend services. Elder Thornberry, her
former pastor, assisted by Messrs. Luther McDaniel and G. M. Knox, conducted the
funeral services at the Dabney home, after which her body was buried beside her
mother and brother in the Walker cemetery.
She leaves two sisters, Misses Daisy and Ida Dabney, who so tenderly
administered to her every need during her illness.
DALY, Georgia Bull The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 May 1936
Mrs. T. E. Daly, widow of the late Thomas E. Daly, of Pulaski, died Sunday at
the Baugh Hospital in Decatur, where she had been since March.
There were no more prominent people in Pulaski, thirty to forty years ago, than
Mr. and Mrs. Daly. Mr. Daly served for a time as Mayor of Pulaski, and he was
for some years cashier of the Peoples Bank. He was a member of the Board of
Trust of Martin College. And was active in all social and community enterprises.
Mrs. Daly, while less in the public eye, loved her home and flowers, and was a
good wife, home maker, and church member. With no children, life has been lonely
for her, these twenty-three years, since Mr. Daly's death.
After a short burial service at the grave Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock
conducted by Rev. G. A. Morgan, the body was laid away in Maplewood, beside the
grave of her departed husband.
DANIEL, Alonzo A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Nov 1936
On Oct. 6th as the curtain of night was falling the sweet spirit of Alonzo A.
Daniel, was winging its flight to that bright and shining city not made with
hands. Alonzo was a good boy, a loving uncle and brother and was loved by all
who knew him. All that loving hands and medical skill could do was done by the
Master called and Alonzo answered the call, bade friends and loved ones
farewell, and went to rest with loved ones gone before. After an illness of
three years with T. B. he was laid to rest in Lynnwood Cemetery. Funeral by Rev.
Keathley of Lynnville.
DANIEL, Dorothy Lou "Dallie" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Jan 1937
On Jan. 8th just before the dawn of morning light the death angel was winding
its way through the portals of Pulaski Hospital, to bear on the wings of mercy
the dear little spirit of Dorothy Lou Daniel, the darling little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. M. L. Daniel. Little (Dallie) as she was known by friends and loved
ones was two years and eleven months old. The lonely parents carried their
precious darling for an operation three weeks before her death. At first after
her operation she was thought to be getting along well, but relapsed. She leaves
to mourn her passing her parents; four sisters, Elizabeth, Fannie, Bertha and
baby sister, Mildred Jean; two brothers, Morris and Mitchell; grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Woodard of near Lynnville and a host of friends and relatives.
She was laid to rest in Lynnwood Cemetery Saturday.
DANIEL, Virginia Lee Thompson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 28 Oct 1936
Mrs. Robert Daniel, mother of Dr. Sinclair Daniel, died Sunday afternoon at Dr.
Daniel's residence on the Martin College campus, where Mrs. Daniel has lived in
the home of her son, most of the time since the death of her husband about four
years ago.
Mrs. Daniel has been an invalid for a number of years, having suffered repeated
strokes of paralysis. Until recently she was able to get about in a wheel chair
most of the time. But during the last few weeks she was confined to the bed,
practically all the time. A relative and a friend who have been in almost
constant attendance recently were with Mrs. Daniel at the last.
It was a beautiful afternoon, and her condition was not apparently different
from what it had been several days. Mr. Daniel had gone out with a group of
students to enjoy a drive. While they were away attendants noticed that Mrs.
Daniel was breathing a little faster than usual. Then they noticed that her
breathing was a little more slowly. So, just like a little child going to sleep,
without a gasp or a struggle, she gradually ceased to breathe. An the tired
spirit winged its flight from its earthly temple.
Mrs. Daniel was seventy-two years of age, a native of Ripley, West Tennessee.
Miss Virginia Lee Thompson, before her marriage with Robert Daniel. She is
survived by two sons, Sinclair and Thompson, and a large family connection.
The body was removed by hearse Tuesday morning to Clarksville for burial in
Greenwood Cemetery beside the remains of her departed husband. Funeral services
were held at the grave, conducted by the Rev. D. E. Hinkle, the new presiding
elder of the Clarksville District, and an intimate friend of the family. Mrs.
Daniel was a devoted member of the Methodist Church. And before illness, was a
vivacious, brilliant lady, who made friends readily, and retained their
friendship. As an invalid unable to enter into conversation, she has lived a
very quiet, retire life in our community. But retained her acute memtal
faculties almost to he end. She appreciated the kind attentions that were
showered upon her, by the few who were near her.
DARNELL, Buna Vista "B. V." The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 9 Aug 1939
Died at his home on South First Street, Pulaski, Thursday morning, August 3, B.
V. Darnell, age about 84 years.
Mr. Darnell had been in failing health for a long time. He had an attack of
pneumonia last fall. And at his age was hardly expected to survive, but rallied.
Later, he suffered an attack of heart trouble, or a slight paralytic stroke. And
partly rallied from that. But for three or four months, has been confined to his
bed. Not suffering much pain. But unable to get up, or to turn himself in bed
without assistance.
In his early life, Mr. Darnell was a farmer. In the winter of 1908, thirty years
ago in December 1938, he was employed by the Board of Trustees of the Pulaski
Cemetery, and for all these years, with few days off, as long as he was able to
work, he has been Sexton of the Pulaski Cemetery. Since his health failed, his
grandson, Robert Allen Downing, has carried on the work for his grandfather.
Mr. Darnell was a stout, hard-working man. He believed in doing a good day's
work for a day's pay. And insisted that men who worked for hin, do a good day's
work or quit. He was not unkind. But was positive, and plain spoken, and had no
patience with loafers. He did not always please the people he worked for, or
with. No man could do that. But he tried to do his duty, as he saw it.
He lived with the Cemetery and for the Cemetery, these many years. Of about six
hundred cemetery lots, he seldom had to refer to the map to locate a lot. For
twenty years, up to the time of his last illness he could almost always go
direct to any lot called for, without a moment's hesitation. And when a grave
had to be prepared, regardless of the weather, even on occasions, when two or
three graves had to be prepared for use the same day, he always had them ready
on time. Perhaps none of us can remember when we had to wait for a grave to be
finished, since Mr. Darnell became Sexton.
Mr. Darnell came of a devout Methodist family. One of his brothers was a
Methodist preacher. And B. V. united with the church as a boy, and lived a
faithful member to the end.
He is survived by one daughter, and three grandchildren.
After funeral services at the home, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by
his pastor, Dr. Morgan, the body was laid away in the cemetery where he had
worked so long, and which he loved almost as a member of the family, beside the
remains of his wife, who preceded him some four or five years.
DARNELL, Mary Frances Hulsey The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Nov 1937
Mrs. B. V. Darnell died at her home on South First Street, Pulaski, Thursday,
about 11 o'clock. After funeral services at the home, Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. G. A. Morgan, the body was laid to rest
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Darnell had reached the advanced age of 85. In recent years she had been an
invalid. Feeble in health and almost blind. But she will be none the less missed
in the home where she was tenderly cared for by her husband, her daughter, and
grandchildren. She had been a faithful member of the Methodist Church from
childhood. And after her health failed, so she could not attend regular services
at the church, she still greatly appreciated the pastoral visits of the
preacher. If he did not suggest it on such occassions, she always requested him,
to read a Bible lesson and have a prayer service with her.
Peace to her memory, and to the surviving members of the family.
DAUGHERTY, W. E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Jun 1937
W. E. Daugherty, a former citizen of Pulaski, but residing recently in
Fayetteville, died at his Fayetteville home early Tuesday morning.
The body was brought to Pulaski for burial. Funeral services and burial
Wednesday.
DAVIS, Selah The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Aug 1937
Selah Davis, well-known colored citizen died at his home here Thursday,
following a stroke of paralysis suffered on Wednesday night. His burial was at
the colored cemetery after services by Rev Coleman of Campbell's Chapel, A. M.
E. Church.
Selah is survived by his wife, two sons, Emmerson and Arnett and several
brothers and sisters, including Rebecca Davis, teacher in Tuskegee Institute,
Ollie May, who teaches in West Tennessee, Clarence of Chicago, Otis B. of New
York, and Cleophus, who lives in California.
Selah was janitor at the Peoples Bank for many years and at the Presbyterian
Church. He was reliable, polite, and attentive to his work, and for many years
was cornetist in the colored bands here. He was popular with both races and his
friends regret his unexpected death.
DEAN, Emory H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Oct 1936
Emory H. Dean, brother of Dr. A. W. Dean of Pulaski, and Mrs. Lizzie Stroud of
Nashville, died at his home, Raymond, Miss., Thursday night.
Mr. Dean was for several years a teacher in the Giles County Schools, but
removed to Mississippi some ten years ago, and has resided there since.
A native of Hickman County, Tenn., the body was brought back to the old home at
Primm Springs where funeral services were held. Burial was in the family
cemetery there.
Mr. Dean was genial, quiet, unassuming man. And had many friends in Giles
County, having taught school in several different commmunities. And when
not-engaged in teaching, made his home with his sister and her husband, Dr.
Allen, in the Bedford community.
DEASON, Oma Elizabeth Arthur The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
Mrs. R. C. Deason died last Tuesday afternoon, October 12, 1937. She took sick
very suddenly on Tuesday morning and died that afternoon.
She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, R. C. Deason, two sons, Robert Allen
and J. R. Deason, and one daughter, Miss Clara Deason, and three step-daughters,
Mrs. R. C. Higgins, Mrs. Foster Cleveland and Miss Aulene Deason. Her mother
Mrs. M.E. Arthur of Pulaski; four brothers, Tom Arthur, Decatur, Elmer, Woodard,
and Oscar Arthur of Giles County; five sisters, Mrs. Henry Cole, and Mrs. John
Colbert of Pulaski, Mrs. J. N. Adams of Hartsell, Ala., Mrs. Horace Poff, of
Fort Myers, Fla., and Mrs. Roy Poff of Decatur, Ala.; and a number of nieces and
nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Olivet
Church Thursday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. J. E. Trotter and Rev. S. H. Parks
of McEwen and Rev. W. H. Williams of South Columbia. After which she was laid to
rest in Maplewood Cemetery, Bennett-May and Company in charge. An unusually
large attendance of friends and a great wealth of beautiful florals attest the
esteem in which she was held.
DEASON, Mrs. Rosa Hickman The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Feb 1937
Funeral services were conducted by Elder J. T. Clark Tuesday afternoon at the
Lynnville Church of Christ for Mrs. E. V. Deason, 38, who died Monday at her
home near here after a prolonged illness.
Mrs. Deason before her marriage was Miss Rosa Hickman, the daughter of Tom
Hickman and the late Mrs. Hickman.
Survivors are her husband and five children, her father and several brothers and
sisters.
DEETS, Sarah Isabella The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Jan 1936
Mrs. Sarah Isabella Deets, widow of Dr. James E. Deets of Clarksburg, Md.,
passed away after an illness of several weeks Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1936 at the home
of her son Russell Deets at Lansdoune, Pa., where she was visiting. She is
survived by two sons Edward H. Deets of Clarksburg, Md. and Russell Deets, two
brothers, Rev. John R. Henderson of Georgetown, Del. and Thomas Henderson of
Rockville, Md., four grandchildren, Ned, Sarah, Barbara, and Russell Deets, Jr.
The body was brought to Clarksburg, the funeral was held at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon from the Presbyterian Church in Nashville, burial in the church
cemetery. Mrs. Deets was a lifelong resident of Clarksburg vicinity. She was a
sister of the late Judge James B. Henderson.
Mrs. Deets was the mother-in-law of Mrs. Nelle Patterson Deets. She visited here
several times, the last visit was to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Patterson, Jr.
DICKERSON, Rosabel The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Nov 1936
Miss Rosabel Dickerson, the gracious mistress of Vine Bower, passed away
Tuesday, November 24.
Their home for half a century or more was noted for its generous hospitality.
None will be more missed in the community than she who had lived on the same
plantation seventy-seven years and endeared herself to a host of friends by her
willingness to be useful where her assistance was most needed.
She was a member of the D. A. R., the U. D. C., and the Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by the following nieces and nephews: W. R. Crow and Mrs. W. D.
Kirkpatrick, of Pulaski; Dr. J. H. Keeling of Knoxville; Mrs. A. C. Klein of
Boston; Mrs. E.M. Buchanan of Chattanooga; Mrs. Ben Jackson of Memphis; W. W.
Ashworth, J. R. Ashworth and Miss Jeanie Allen Ashworth of Nashville.
The interment was in the family cemetery. Funeral services by Rev. Z. T. Osburn
of the Presbyterian Church.
She approached her grave like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him
and lies down to pleasant dreams.
DICKERSON, Terry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Feb 1937
Funeral services for Terry Dickerson, 85, who died Saturday in Lakeland, Fla.,
following a stroke of paralysis was held Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church in
Lynnville, conducted by the Rev. R. S. Brown of Petersburg and the Rev. H. E.
Henderson of Lewisburg.
Mr. Dickerson was a typical southern gentleman and was highly esteemed by his
friends in this community. He was the son of the late Achilles Dickerson and
Mrs. Nancy Jones Dickerson, a prominent Giles County family. He spent the
greater part of life at the ancestral home near Lynnville and had been a
resident of Florida for only a few years. He was first married to Miss Annie
Buford of Giles County and the to Mrs. Clara Silverthorne of Canada.
Burial was in the Lynnwood Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and four
children, Mrs. G. C. Smith, of Lynnville; Mrs. Brown Carter and Edward
Dickerson, both of St. Augustine, Fla.; and Mrs. John Garrison of Fort Payne,
Ala.
DICKEY, Eslick The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
Funeral services for Eslick Dickey, 33, who died at his home 200 Fatherland
Street, yesterday morning, were held at Campbellsville, Tenn., near Pulaski, at
12:30 p. m. today, with Elder W. E. Sweeney officiating. Burial was at the
Campbellsville Cemetery.
Mr. Dickey was born near Pulaski, and had lived in Nashville for the past ten
years. He was associated with his brother, Smith T. Dickey in the Dickey
Linoleum and Shade Company, having previously engaged in similar work with
Swords and Company of Nashville. He was a member of the Joseph Avenue Church of
Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lorene M. Dickey; his father, N. S. Dickey of
Nashville; two sons, Edward Neal Dickey and Lawrence Dickey; three brothers,
Home Dickey and Harvey Dickey of Campbellsville, Tenn. and Smith T. Dickey of
Nashville; and three sisters, Miss Irene Dickey and Mrs. Owen Daniels both of
Pulaski, and Mrs. Chester Williams of Madero,Calif. -
Friday's Banner
DICKEY, J. Laws The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Oct 1936
Tullahoma, Tenn. Oct. 6- J. Laws Dickey, 82, died this morning at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ledford. Mr. Dickey was born in Decatur County, Tenn.,
removing to Giles County when four years of age, and to Tullahoma in 1905.
He had been a surveyor, printer and member of the County Court in Giles County,
and became half owner of the Tullahoma Guardian. Later he entered the grocery
business but soon retired.
He and his wife, Mattie E. Rose Dickey, celebrated their 58th wedding
anniversary in Tullahoma, Mrs. Dickey dying in 1934. Mr. Dickey was a lifelong
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 1
o'clock, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. B. Spurlock. Burial will be in
Maplewood Cemetery, Tullahoma.
DISMUKES, George Edward The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Sep 1937
Pulaski relatives of George Edward Dismukes, about 63, have been notified of his
death recently in Biloxi, Miss., where he had lived for about twenty years. He
was a member of a prominent Giles County family, the son of the late Squire and
Mrs. George Dismukes. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Addie Mae Gales Dismukes, and
one sister, Miss Ethel Dismukes. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis.
DIXON, Thomas The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Nov 1936
Thomas Dixon was killed in an auto wreck near Sheffield Sunday. His burial took
place in Maplewood Cemetery Monday afternoon. A girl in the auto was killed and
two other occupants were injured. The auto struck a pole and turned over. Young
Dixon was a grandson of Mrs. W. L. Albright.
DOBREE, Martha Adams The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 May 1937
Died at her home in New Orleans on Wednesday, May 5, Mrs. Basil Dobree.
The body was brought to Pulaski, the girlhood home of Mrs. Dobree, for burial.
After the funeral services at the Episcopal Church, Friday afternoon conducted
by the Rector Mr. Thrasher, the body was laid away in the beautiful family lot
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Dobree was a native of Pulaski, Miss Martha Adams, sister of Mrs. Georgia
Nelson.
Mr. Dobree was an Englishman. Coming to the United States as a young man, he
chanced to meet on board the ship, the Episcopal preacher at Pulaski who had
been to England on a visit. An unusual friendship developed and Mr. Dobree and a
friend, Charles Brown, came on to Pulaski with the preacher. And Mr. Dobree
located here. He bought the Water Works plant which had only recently been
installed. Built the Ice and Cold Storage plant, and after his marriage to Miss
Adams, bought the home on West Hill where Mrs. Yancey now lives. At that time
the plot of ground where the new high school building is being erected was the
pasture belonging with the property.
After several years of active business here, Mr. Dobree closed out his interests
and removed to New Orleans where he and his wife have since lived.
Mrs. Dobree was a devout member of the Episcopal Church, and representative of
one of the old time aristocratic and socially prominent families.
DOGGETT, Edna Calvert The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Dec 1939
Funeral services for Mrs. William Clyde Doggett, 58, who died Sunday following a
brief illness, were conducted Monday at the Lynnville Church of Christ by Elder
J. T. Clark of Pulaski. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery. She was formerly Miss
Edna B. Calvert, a daughter of the late A. J. Calvert and Mrs. Anna Caskey
Calvert. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nell
Stevenson of Una, Tenn., and Mrs. Hammond Parker of Old Hickory; and one son,
Horace Doggett of Lynnville.-Tuesday's Banner.
DOUD, Ella Roller The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Nov 1937
The many friends of Mrs. Loyd H. Doud, will regret to hear of her death at 11:30
o'clock Tuesday morning at her home in San Antonio, Texas, of heart disease to
which she had been subject for the past several months. The burial will take
place in San Antonio.
Mrs. Doud, formerly Miss Ella Roller, daughter of the late Prof. and Mrs. Joseph
C. Roller, removed from Pulaski with her husband to Ft. Worth, Texas, about
twenty-five years ago.
He was later transferred to San Antonio, being in the railroad business.
Mrs. Doud was an excellent Christian woman and will be kindly remembered for her
many noble characteristics.
Surviving Mrs. Doud are her husband and son Clyde; Mrs. W. T. Eubank, of Dallas;
Mrs. Brown Poteet, Nashville, Mrs. Harry Cohen and Miss Ethel Roller of Pulaski,
sisters and her brothers, Virgil and Erroll Roller, of Pulaski, and Clyde C.
Roller, of Nashville.
DOYLE, A. N. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Dec 1937
Dr. A. N. Doyle who for about fifty years has been a practicing physician and
for many years a local preacher in the Methodist Church, died Monday morning at
his home, Minor Hill, following a short illness with pneumonia. Dr. Doyle was 71
years of age. He was born in Illinois, but removed with his parents when a small
child to Middle Tennnessee. His parents located in Hickman County. He grew up
there, and lived there until about eleven years ago, when he removed to Minor
Hill, Giles County, where he has lived since.
He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge, since young manhood, and affiliated
with the lodge at Pulaski, after locating at Minor Hill. Surviving are his wife,
Mrs. Daisy Dean Doyle, to whom he was married 47 years ago; the following sons
and daughters: Robert N. Doyle of Kilgore, Texas, Paul A. Doyle Portsmouth, N.
H., James Albert Doyle of Minor Hill; Mrs. Brock Jackson of Minor Hill, Mrs. C.
H. Stowers of Birmingham, AL, and Mrs. Ruth Bellamy of Nashville, TN.
Funeral and burial services will be at Minor Hill, Thursday afternoon at 1:00
o'clock having been delayed to permit attendance of children who lived at a
distance.
DRAKE, Mildred Angeline The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1931
On March 14, 1931, the death angel silently came in the early morning to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Drake and claimed for its victim their eldest
daughter, Mildred.
Little Mildred was sick only a brief time. She suffered extreme agony from the
dreadful disease, tetanus, occurring from a splinter stuck in her left limb just
below the knee about six weeks ago. Death resulted from infection.
Little Mildred was eight years, six months, and nine days old. All that loving
hands could do was done.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. Albert Holt at
Gipsonville. Interment in the Gipsonville cemetery.
DUE, G. P. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Mar 1939
G. P. Due, who had reached the ripe old age of 92, passed away at his home at
Campbellsville, Thursday, March 23.
After funeral services at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the body was laid
away in the Campbellsville Cemetery.
Mr. Due had lived a long and useful life in Giles County. He was a good citizen,
a high class Christian gentleman.
He is survived by his second wife, two sons and three daughters, Will Due of
Cedar Grove, Newt Due, of Texas, Mrs. Mark Funderburg, of Fort Worth, Mrs. J. W.
Fitzgerald, of Beaumont, Texas and Mrs. E. J. Matthews of South Port, Tenn.
DUGGER, Will The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Dec 1937
Will Dugger, 65, merchant at Sumac, near Brick Church died at his home Tuesday.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at Brick Church by the Rev. Hopper and
Rev. H. S. Henderson, and burial was in the cemetery near the church.
He is survived by his wife, and one son, Mahlon Dugger of Brick Church.-Marshall
Gazette
DUNIVANT, Sonora Osborne The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 02 Jan 1935
Mrs. Sonora Osborne Dunivant died about 1 o'clock Sunday morning at the
residence of her son, J. T. "Jim" Dunivant, aged 79 years, 2 months, and 18
days. The burial was at Pleasant Hill at 1 o'clock Wednesday, the Rev. H. H.
Austin in charge.
Mrs. Dunivant was a fine type of the old time mother in Israel and her life was
one of unselfish usefulness and Christian precept and example. She joined the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church early in her life, and when that church merged
with the Presbyterian Church she became a member of the Methodist Church and was
a faithful member.
Surviving Mrs. Dunivant are five of the ten children she was the mother of as
follows: "Jim" Dunivant, of Pulaski, Burke of Ardmore, Rufus and Otis of
Oklahoma City; and a daughter, Mrs. Zeno Gooch, of Giles County; also 40
grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
DUNNAVANT, P. Henry Pulaski Citizen 08 Jan 1930 Conway "Peck"
P. H. (Henry) Dunnavant former resident of Conway and member of the older family
of the Conway Dunnavants, died Friday at the home of his son, Kelley; near
Frankewing. The body was buried Sunday at the family burial plot ( Dunnavant
Cemetery) on the farm of John C. Patterson.
DUNNAVANT, Nancy Rogers The Pulaski Record 15 Feb 1933
Mrs. Nancy Rogers Dunnavant, widow of the late C. H. Dunnavant, died Feb. 8th at
the home of her son, Virgil Dunnavant, in Pulaski. She was 80 years of age.
Funeral services were held at the residence February 9th, with the Rev. A. J.
Morgan in charge and burial was in the family lot in the 9th district.
Mrs. Dunnavant is survived by the following children: Virgil, Erskine, and Sam
Dunnavant, Mrs. Will Smith, Mrs. Stella McNeese, Mrs. Sallie Jones and Mrs.
Buford Grant, all of whom live in this county.
EAKES, Mary Jeames Rogers The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Nov 1939
Mrs. John Eakes widow of the late John Robert Eakes, died at her home in
Pulaski, Tuesday night, Nov. 7th, 1939.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ, Thursday, Elder Elmer
Smith officiating. The hour had not been definitely set. That will depend on
time of arrival of Jim and Robert Eakes, sons, who live in Chattanooga.
Mrs. Eakes was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Rogers, and married John
Eakes of the Sumac community, Oct. 27, 1878. John Eakes died in 1905, leaving a
widow and seven young children. The family moved to town about twenty five years
ago, and have lived here ever since. Four of the five daughters are married. Two
live in Decatur, and one here. Miss Jasmine has lived with her mother. The two
sons, live in Chattanooga.
EDDINGS, Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Feb 1939
Henry Eddings, colored, who was struck on the head with a piece of brick of
similar missile, by Elijah Whitfield, another negro, on the night of the
Louis-Lewis prize fight, died Friday night from the effect of the wound, which
crushed his skull, the trephine operation by doctors failing to give relief.
The negroes got into a fuss over a ten cent bet over the Louis-Lewis prize
fight.
Eddings was a soldier of the Spanish-American War and a pensioner. He lost an
arm in a government bakery accident while in the army. His wife Cassie Howard
Eddings, survives.
Whitfield was rearrested on a warrant charging murder and made bond. He claims
self defense.
EDDY, G. D. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Jul 1936
G. D. Eddy who was accidently shot in the Wales community, one day last week
died Tuesday morning at the Pulaski Hospital where he had been taken for
treatment.
Mr. Eddy was in the field near his home, when a boy shooting at a bird with a
rifle, hit Mr. Eddy who was some two hundred yards distant, and was not seen nor
thought of by the boy.
The body was removed to the Waller cemetery, in Moore County, former residence
of Mr. Eddy, for burial.
EDMUNDSON, Cornelia J. Hardy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Apr 1931
Many hearts were made sad to hear of the death of Mrs. Elihu Edmundson. I have
known her for many years, we were school and classmates when we were girls. Dr.
Gardner and Mrs. Fannie Brown taught in the old Methodist Church at Bethel in
those days.
"One of our friends depart,
Who has not lost a friend?"
She had many good qualities, but she was of quick temper, and would say
something at school that she would be sorry for and the next day she would put
her arms around us and make confession. Then we would love her more. Her
kindness made us better girls.
I always visited her when at Bethel with my kins people. On last summer we were
going to the church and she said we will not live much longer to go to church
together. I am too feeble. I told her that we had the great Omnipresent and
Omniscient Being with us, and we could have Him for our companion where ever we
were. And the tears ran down her cheeks.
We sympathize with the bereaved. May they look on the bright side of life for
God is good and merciful. Mrs. Lydia Anna Phelps.
EDMUNDSON, Elihue Eickleberger The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Dec 1937
E. E. Edmundson, age 91, for many years active merchant, churchman, and Mason,
at Bethel, died at his home there Saturday evening, following a short illness.
Mr. Edmundson had been in feeble health for several years. But never lost
interest in the community, members of the family and friends.
Born at Bethel, he spent most of his long and active life there, where he was a
leader not only in business activity, but also in church and Masonic matters. He
was Secretary of the Bethel Lodge for about sixty-four years. Even when too
feeble to attend the meetings, the Lodge declined to elect his successor. Some
brother would keep the minutes, and do his work, as Secretary protem. He loved
Masonry and loved his church, next to his family. And took keen interest in
everything that pertained to the best interest of the community.
After funeral services at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. B. H. Brandon, the body was laid away in the family lot at
Brown Cemetery, with the beautiful ritual services of the Masonic Lodge, in
which quite a number of the brethern joined. Not only Tennessee Lodges, but a
number of Alabama Masons were present to pay a last tribute of respect to this
patriarch of the fraternity. He was a nephew, and named for Elihu Edmundson,
Grand Master of Tennessee Masons, who is buried in Maplewood Cemetery at
Pulaski.
He was the father of eleven children of whom the following survive: Joe A., F.
R., O. M., Eugene, C. R. and Dr. L. A. Edmundson, Mrs. W. C. Barnes, Mrs. W. B.
Gordon and Mrs. C. Seay. Three brothers also survive: P. C. Edmundson, Pulaski
merchant, C. G. Edmundson of San Antonio, Texas, and G. A. Edmundson, of
Valdosta, Ga.
EDMUNDSON, Lillian Jones The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Apr 1936
Mrs. Lillian Jones Edmundson died at her home at Bethel Monday of a brain
trouble after an extended period of ill health Funeral services were conducted
at the Bethel Church by the Rev. J. C. Elkins Wednesday and burial was at the
Brown burial place.
Mrs. Edmundson was prominent and active in the church and social life of the
community and had many friends who lament her death. She is survived by her
husband Dr. L. A. Edmundson, a young son, Kenneth, and her parents, Mrs. and
Mrs. W. D. Jones, of Elkmont, and three brothers, Blake, W. B. and Maurice
Jones.
EMERSON, Marie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 May 1936
Miss Marie Emerson, former resident of Pulaski, died in New York Friday. Burial
was at Maplewood Cemetery Tuesday from the 11 o'clock train.
Miss Emerson was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Emerson, deceased, who resided
here several years ago and is survived by her mother, Mrs. Annie Emerson of
Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. O. K. Bryant, of Pulaski, Mrs. C. D. Hoigis of
Camden, N. J., Mrs. Lowery Rado, of New York and a brother, W. R. Emerson of
Nashville.
EMERSON, R. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
R. W. Emerson living on West Hill, Pulaski, near the home of R. E. Dotson, died
Monday morning.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. M. Laten, followed by burial at
Pisgah, Wednesday afternoon. Survived by his wife and two little boys.
ENGLETT, Mack The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jan 1936
Mack Englett, aged about 60 years, was found dead in bed, Sunday afternoon by a
member of his family. Heart failure is supposed to have been the cause of death.
The family resided on the farm of T. B. Wade, near Wales. Burial was at Mt.
Moriah Monday. He was a good farm worker. His wife and several children survived
and a brother, Jim Englett of Milky Way Farms.
ENGLISH, Charley W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Feb 1939
Charley W. English of the Sumac community, age 77, died at his home Tueday.
Funeral at New Zion, at 11 o'clock Wednesday.
ESLICK, Inez Bennett The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Jul 1937
Mrs. Dan L. Eslick died Friday afternoon at her home at Sumac, following a
stroke of paralysis at the age of about 63 years. Funeral services for her were
conducted at the Christian Church Saturday afternoon by Elder Elmer Smith and
interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Eslick, formerly Miss Inez Bennett, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Oliver
Bennett, deceased and formerly of the Bunker Hill section, was a member of the
Christian Church and a good woman. She had been in declining health for several
years. As a young girl she was vivacious and beautiful and her amiable
disposition made her popular with all, and she was a faithful and affectionate
wife and mother.
Surviving her are her children: Judge Bennett Eslick, Eugene and Oliver Eslick
of Pulaski; Raymond Eslick of Fort McDowell, Cal., who is connected with the U.
S. Army and Mrs. Willa B. Pells, of Nashville.
ESTEP, Marcellus The Pulaski Record 21 Dec 1938 Frankewing "Iris McKnight"
Friends here were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Estep last week. He is the
father of Charlie Estep of near here.
Those that attended his funeral and burial at Pisgah, were Mr. and Mrs. R. L.
Follis, Miss Bass Gunter, Mrs. E. M. Harwell, Mr. L. M. Marks and Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. McKnight and Iris.
EUBANK, Annie Elizabeth Barber The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Mar 1936
Mrs. Theo Eubank died at her home in Athens Wednesday following a stroke of
paralysis. The burial took place here in Maplewood Cemetery Thursday.
Mrs. Eubank, a former resident of Giles County, was an estimable Christian
woman. Her husband and several children survive.
EUBANK, Sallie Scruggs The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Jun 1936
Mrs. Andrew Jackson Eubank died about 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at her home
near town, after a long illness during much of which she was helpless. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. J. K. Johnson and T. E. Hudson Sunday afternoon
at the home of Roy Eubank and burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Eubank was a member of Fiducia Church, was about 63 years of age and her
life was one whose good influence will long be remembered in addition to her
womanly, Christian characteristics. She is survived by her faithful husband and
sons, Roy and Jack and two brothers, William and Todd Scruggs and two sisters,
Mrs. Annie Griggs and Mrs. Bessie Reeves.
EVANS, Alice Anderson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Mar 1939
Mrs. Alice Anderson Evans, daughter of Robert J. and Rachel Everly Anderson, was
born April 18, 1859, near Brick Church, Giles County, Tenn., and departed to be
forever with the Lord March 25, 1930, in Dallas, Texas. In early life she gave
her heart to the Lord and united with the Presbyterian Church. More than once
she had "to pass through the deep waters" but bowed in huble submission to God's
dealing with her life.
Oct. 1, 1876, she was united in marriage to George W. Simmons, also of Brick
Church. Shortly after their marriage the emigrated to Texas, locating near
Ladocia in Fannin County.
August 30, 1878, Mr. Simmons was claimed by death. Mrs. Simmons returned to her
father's home, and on June 25, 1890 was married to Thomas Evans of Lynnville,
Tenn.
To this union was born three children, Robert Anderson of Chehalis, Wash.,
Alleen, deceased, and Rachel Evans Seat, also deceased.
Besides the son, she is survived by a granddaughter, Betty Seat, and one sister,
Mrs. Kate A. Williams of Columbia, Tenn., a brother, H. S. Anderson, Dallas,
Texas.
EVANS, B. G. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 May 1936
B. G. Evans, prominent citizen, age 75, died suddenly at his home on the Highway
north of Waco, Monday morning.
Mr. Evans was apparently well as usual. There were visitors in the home Sunday,
and as his little granddaughter was leaving, he told her he was coming soon to
visit her, and stay a week.
After talking with friends and members of the family till bedtime, he retired
and slept well as usual.
Early Monday morning while breakfast was being prepared, Mr. Evans, as was his
custom in good weather, walked about the place. When breakfast was ready he was
not tere on time as he usually was. He did not respond to a call. A search of
the premises was started, and the body was found in the orchard, just a little
way from the house. It is supposed that he suffered a fatal stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Evans was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church.
After funeral services at the home on Tuesday, the body was laid away in the
Lynnville Cemetery.
EVANS, Joe E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Feb 1939
A message has been received here by some of former school mates, announcing the
sudden death of Dr. Joe E. Evans, at Charleston, S. C.
As a young man Dr. Evans, then Joe of Lewisburg was a student in Massey School
in Pulaski. A little later he was athletic coach in Massey School.
He studied medicine at Vanderbilt, and at Harvard. Later joined the Medical
Corps of the Army, and had been in that service about ten years. Was a
successful and popular physician, about forty years of age.
He dropped dead at Charleston, S. C. of angina pectoris, and the remains were
buried with military honors, at Arlington Cemetery, Washington, D. C.
"Joe Evans" had many friends in Giles County who will be interested to hear
about his success, and tragic end.
EVANS, Susie Cannon The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 28 Apr 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. B. G. Evans, 72, who died Wednesday of pneumonia while
visiting in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Richardson in Nashville were
conducted Thursday at her home here by the Rev. S. M.Keathley, pastor of the
Methodist Church of this place of which she was a member. Burial was at Lynnwood
Cemetery.
Mrs. Evans was born and reared in Giles County and was formerly Miss Susie
Cannon, the daughter of the late Martin Cannon and Mrs. Nancy Cannon. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roy Richardson and Mrs. R. B. Kennedy, both of
Nashville, and one son, Amos Evans of Lynnville; and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas
Fry of Columbia and Mrs. W. F. Brown of Argyle, Texas, and one brother, W. M.
Cannon of Denton, Texas.
EVANS, William Houston The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 May 1937
Funeral services for William Houston Evans, 62, who died Thursday, April 29,
were conducted at the Presbyterian Church at Lynnville, of which he was a
member, at 2:30 o'clock Friday by the Rev. H. S. Henderson of Lewisburg. Burial
was in the Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski.
For many years, Mr. Evans was engaged in farming but for the past ten years has
been a valued salesman for the Caradine Hat Company of St. Louis. He was the son
of the late Thomas Evans and Mrs. Delia Yokley Evans. He married Miss Bertha
Simpson.
Survivors are his wife, one brother, Robert Evans of Chehalis, Washington and
his step-mother, Mrs. Alice Evans of Houston, Texas.
EZELL, Charlie Will Brown The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Dec 1930
Mrs. Grady Ezell, 38, of Elkton, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Will Brown
at Cornersville. She is survived by her husband and three little boys. Funeral
services were held at Elkton at 1 o'clock Thursday. Mrs. Ezellwas highly
esteemed and much loved as a splendid Christian character, being a member of the
Methodist Church.-Lewisburg Tribune
EZELL, Louella The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 07 Jan 1931
After many weary months of suffering the life of Miss Louella Ezell came to an
end on Saturday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Clyde Harris, and on
Sunday afternoon the Rev. C. E. Patch conducted her funeral rites at the Baptist
Church, which was filled to overflowing with the relatives and friends of this
good woman, after which her burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery, with the
rites of Giles Council No. 21., Daughters of America.
"Miss Lou" had for many years been one of the best known and most popular
saleswomen in Pulaski and was active in the work of the Baptist Church and also
in lodge circles, having been a working member of the Daughters of America and
the Rebekahs. She was true to every trust in all of life's relations and had
many good deeds and acts of kindness to her credit, and will be greatly missed
by her relatives and many friends.
Surviving her are her sisters, Mrs. Clyde Harris of Pulaski, Mrs. W. F. Brown of
Bunker Hill and Mrs. Marcellus Woodard of Decatur and a brother, John Ezell of
Pulaski.
EZELL, Thomas Gideon The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Jan 1935
Thomas Gideon Ezell who checked in the material for construction of the Wilson
Building and later served as night watchman, superintendent and finally as
manager of the building died Wednesday night, Dec. 26 at his home, 3508 Haynie.
The building opened in 1904.
In 1901, Ezell began working for the late J. B. Wilson, handling cattle for him
and going as foreman aboard a cattle ship on trip after trip to England, when
Wilson was one of the few Texas men engaged in foreign trade.
On one of these trips he was accompanied by Boude Storey, not a former president
of the Dallas Board of Education.
Wilson and his wife bequeathed Ezell $5000 each in their wills.
When the Wilson building was opened the Linz Building was the only other
skyscraper in Dallas and the population was about 10,000.
Surviving Ezell, are his wife, a son, R. B. Ezell, and a sister, Mrs. Florence
Phelps, Pulaski, Tenn. Dallas Texas Paper
FARRAR, Zayda Scruggs The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Sep 1936
Mrs. Zayda Scruggs Farrar, aged 81 years, died about 10 o'clock Sunday night at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Henry Thomas. She had been in ill health
several months.
Mrs. Farrar was the widow of Dr. J. P. Farrar, long-time practicing physician
and one-time county health officer. She was a native of Giles County and member
of a pioneer family of the Methodist Church.
The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, at 3:00 o'clock, at Lebanon
Church, near Fayetteville. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. S. D. Judia and Mrs. James P.
Farrar of Fayetteville and Mrs. Kelly Ezell of Lewisburg, Fla.; sister, Mrs.
Ophelia Glaze of Elkton; a brother, Tom Scruggs of Los Angeles; twelve
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
-Lincoln County News
Mrs. Farrar was a resident of the Diana locality before Dr. Farrar moved to
Lincoln County many years ago.
FARRIS, Elizabeth Vick The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
Mrs. Elizabeth Vick Farris, former Giles Countian died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Sam Pittard, of Des Moines, New Mexico. Mrs. Farris, formerly of
the Big Creek community, Giles County. She had reached the advanced age of 88
years, 9 months, oassed October 18, 1937.
Relatives and friends in the county will be interested in this item of news,
which comes to the Citzien from Dr. W. B. Farris, of Fort Smith, Ark.
Mrs. Farris was the widow of the late J. T. Farris, and mother of Herschel
Farris of Lynnville, Allen Farris of Fort Worth, Texas, Dr. R. L. Farris of
Brownwood, Texas, Mrs. J. P. Morrow, of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. H. L. Smith,
Fowler, Col., in addition to Mrs. Pittard and Dr. W. B. Farris, named above.
FLEMING, H. M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Feb 1937
Funeral services for H. M. Fleming, Sr., prominent citizen of Lynnvile, who died
Sunday afternoon at his home, following an illness of many months, was held at
the Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. H. S. Henderson
conducted the services and burial was in the Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mr. Fleming had made his home here most of his life, he took an active part in
church and community affairs. He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian
Church, serving as a member of the board of elders for many years.
Survivors are three sons, Walter, and H. M. Fleming, Jr., of Lynnville and
Braden Fleming of Decatur; two daughters, Miss Sue Fleming of Birmingham and
Miss Eleanor Fleming of Lynnville; a brother, Will Fleming of Birmingham and
three grandchildren.
FLIPPIN, J. M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Apr 1936
J. M. Flippin died at 11:40 a. m. Tuesday morning at the home of his brother, C.
O. Flippin, 1209 Eighth Avenue, South, Nashville. Survived by his wife, Mrs.
Annie Lee Tuton Flippin; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Flippin;
two nieces, Mrs. George G. Chambers of Huntsville, Tenn., and Mrs. John Cowan of
Franklin, Tenn.
Funeral will be held at the residence of his brother as above Wednesday morning,
at 9:30 o'clock, conducted by Dr. Prentice Pugh.
Burial at Pulaski, Tenn. Honorary pallbearers, J. B. Dozier, William Derryberry,
L. L. Eubanks, O. M. Pickering, W. E. Tate, John Foster and Dr. Earl
Crutchfield. Active, George Edwards, Fred T. Graves, Paul M. Jones, R. E.
Graves, W. G. Staller and William Ginsberg.
The following will serve as pallbearers at Pulaski: W. W. Hardiman, Sol Cohen,
Sol Falk, William Cheek, R. L. Culps, Cope Whitfield, Carter White, Sam Carter,
Ozro Long, Joe Patterson, Jr., George Cole, Amos Richardson, Carl Reeves, and
Carl Hickman.
Mrs. Flippin is a sister of Mrs. Willa Mae Wilson, saleslady at Sol Cohn's.
J. M. Flippin was a native of Pulaski, and lived here until about twenty-five
years ago when he removed to Nashville. He was about fifty-seven years of age.
FOGG, Ed Craig The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Mar 1936
Ed Craig Fogg, formerly of Pulaski, but for several years a resident of
Nashville, died in a Nashville hospital last Sunday night at 10 o'clock. He was
a good Christian man and a member of the First Baptist Church in Nashville. He
was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and has a host of friends. He is survived
by his wife, one daughter, Louise, of Nashville, and one son, Edwin, of Redwood
City, Cal., two sisters, Mrs. Anna Torrence and Mrs. Ray Sesler of Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, March 24 at the
Marshall Funeral Home, 12 Eighth Avenue South, with Dr. John L. Hill and Dr. W.
F. Powell officiating. Interment Spring Hill Cemetery.
The following served as pall bearer, John Underwood, Ernest Sutherland, H. H.
Crump, S. L. Carson, Charles T. Griffin, William Barnes.
FOGG, Lee The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Sep 1939
Lee Fogg, 69, after about six years of suffering, passed away at his home in the
Cedar Grove community Friday, Sept. 1.
Funeral services were held at the Cedar Grove Methodist Church of which he had
long been a faithful member, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Russell Boaz, his pastor,
officiating.
Burial was at the Prospect Cemetery.
Mr. Fogg was a good citizen, and will be missed in the community, and in his
church. He is survived by his wife and four children, one son and three
daughters, all grown up.
FOGG, William H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Sep 1936
William H. Fogg, died at his home in the Prospect section, last week, his age
being over eighty years. His burial was at the Ross graveyard in the Aspen Hill
locality. His wife died a number of years ago, and surviving are three children,
Guy Fogg, Mrs. Lake Kimbrough, and Mrs. Ella Marks. Mr. Fogg was an uncle of
Mrs. Ray Sesler of Pulaski and was a good citizen. Most his his life was spent
in farming and at one time he operated a restaurant in Pulaski.
FOLLIS, Ida Jane Warren The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 31 Mar 1937
Mrs. Steve Follis, 74, wife of the late Steve Follis, passed away at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Julian Thurman, Wednesday night, March 24, about eight
o'clock. She had been very ill for three or four weeks. She bore her affliction
with patience until death relieved all suffering and pain. All was done that
human skill and hands could do but to no avail. Mrs. Follis was a fine Christian
woman and had been a member of the Baptist Church of many years. After funeral
services by Rev. Johnson of Franklin and Rev. J. E. Trotter of Olivet Church
Thursday afternoon at Olivet Church Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. She was
laid to rest at Lynnwood cemetery. Surviving children are: Will Follis, Grady
Follis, and Mrs. Ruby Garrett and Mrs. Julian Thurman, of Riversburg, and a
large number of grandchildren. Weep not dear loved ones as those who have no
hope but prepare to meet mother in that beautiful city not built by hands. To
the bereaved loved ones we extend sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
FORLINES, Stephen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Nov 1939
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Bennett-May and Company Funeral
Home for Stephen Forlines, 61, who died at his home here Saturday after four
years of broken health. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Elder Elmer L. Smith,
pastor of the Pulaski Church of Christ, officiated.
Survivors are one brother, Emmett Forlines of Waco, Texas, and two sisters, Mrs.
R. A. Curtis of Pulaski and Miss Lelia Forlines of Birmingham, Ala.
FOSTER, Bedford Forrest The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1932
Forrest Foster, aged 61 years, well known and highly esteemed citizen, died
Wednesday, January 13, 1932 at his home near Riversburg, after an illness of
several months with heart trouble. He was born and reared in Marshall County but
moved to Giles County some forty years ago. He belonged to one of the prominent
families of Marshall County. His father, the late George W. Foster, having been
a gallant soldier in the Civil War.
He is survived by his wife, who formerly Miss Mae Moore, and the following
children: Misses Louise, Sue, Ella and Mary Foster, Mrs. Maurice Carden and Mrs.
B. Yowell; two boys, Brown and Robert Foster. He is survived by the following
brothers and sisters, Mrs. Lee Foster, Mrs. Tom Talley, Mrs. Walter Troop, Mrs.
Will Biggen, and George Foster of Petersburg, Tenn., Mrs Hubert Neal of
Birmingham, Irving Foster of Oklahoma, Grady, Wilson, Boon and Bob Foster of
Fayetteville, Tenn., and Mrs. Vivian Holder of Jackson, Tenn. His step mother
Mrs. George W. Foster also survives him.
Funeral services were conducted at the home by the pastor, Rev. W. C. Moorehead.
Interment at Lynnville Cemetery.
FOSTER, Flournoy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Jun 1936
Funeral services for Flournoy Foster, 32, who died Thursday following an
operation at the Columbia hospital, were held Friday at the residence, conducted
by the Rev. Hayes, pastor of the Taylor Chapel Church. Burial was in the
Gibsonville Cemetery.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Foster. Surviving are his wife, who was
formerly Miss Lacy Duncan; two small children and his parents, one sister, Miss
Maude Foster of Southport and one brother, Ollie Foster of Columbia.
FOX, Joel L. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1937
Funeral services for Joel L. Fox, 32, of Detroit, Mich., who died in Henry Ford
Hospital, Tuesday night, January 5 of lobar pneumonia were held at the Church of
Christ in Cornersville at one o'clock Friday afternoon and burial was in the Fox
Cemetery near Lewisburg. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Elmer R. Smith
of Pulaski and Luther McDaniel of Cornersville.
Joel L. Fox made his home in Detroit for the past fourteen years and was
employed by the Lincoln Motor Company at the time of his death.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fox of Cornersville, two sisters,
Miss Opal Fox and Mrs. J. Leonard Cole of Pulaski.
FRANCIS, Liza Jane Boatright The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Nov 1937
Mrs. Jim Francis, 76, died at her home near Yokley and was laid to rest in the
Gibsonville cemetery Nov 11th, beneath a blanket of beautiful flowers, a silent
tribute of love from devoted and sympathetic friends. A fitting emblem of her
life whose influence will ever linger with us like a sweet fragrance.
Mrs. Francis had been in declining health for a number of years. She was
formerly Miss Liza Jane Boatright, and was married to Jim Francis in the year
1883.
Mrs. Francis was a devoted wife and mother. She loved her home and friends.
During her illness she carried that sweet smile and cheering words. Loving
hands, kind hearts and good attentions could not save her. God needed an extra
angel so He called her to fill the vacant space. She has gone to the beautiful
home over yonder, in that happy land so fair. Never a heart ache there can
enter. It is a land free from care.
She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church at Taylor's Chapel and had many
friends that are deeply grieved to learn of her passing to the Great Beyond. The
community extends their deepest sympathy and gratitude and send many sincere
wishes to the bereaved ones.
Mrs. Francis is survived by her husband and four children, three daughters, Mrs.
Joe Johns, Mrs. Audie Cross and Mrs. Noble Jones, all of Lynnville. One son,
Robert Francis, of Pulaski, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; two
sisters and a host of friends who mourn her loss.
Funeral services were conducted on Thursday at 1 o'clock by Rev. W. A.Bass and
Rev. Hayes.
Flower girls were Mrs. Roy Duncan, Mrs. Beuamont Thurman, Mrs. John Louis
Goldman, Mrs. Edd Peden and Misses Clemmie Francis and Marie Jones.
Pall bearers were Walter, Wilburn and Malcolm Cross, Maynard Johns, Roy Duncan
and Johnnie Boatright.
FRANCIS, William Dee The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Feb 1936
Dee Francis died February 13th, 1936, at his home in the Campbellsville
community Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock . He had gone to the barn to feed and
had a heart attack and fell dead at the barn.
Funeral was conducted Saturday at 11 o'clock by Rev. Trotter of Pleasant Valley
Church. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
He was born Sept. 13, 1883. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula Harmon
Francis; two sons, Garland and Rogers Francis, five sisters, Mrs. Will Lytle,
Mrs. Aud Foust, Mrs. Inez Beard of Campbellsville, Mrs. Clarence Carvell and
Mrs. Gilbert Carvell of Nashville and several nieces and nephews and a host of
friends. He will be missed in his home and community.
FREELAND, Thomas The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Feb 1939
Thomas Freeland, age 69, died at his home near Ocoee, Fla., Sunday evening, Jan.
29, after a long illness. He married Ella Martin of Pulaski, in 1893, a sister
of Richard and Tom Martin, of Giles County.
Mr. and Mrs. Freeland moved to Florida, 18 years ago from Indianapolis, Ind.,
and located near Ocoee where he engaged in the citrus fruit business.
Besides his wife he leaves one brother, Jerry Freeland, of Indianapolis.
Funeral service was held Tuesday evening, Rev. Wilson, Methodist Pastor had
charge. Interment in Ocoee cemetery.
FRY, Elizabeth Davidson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Jul 1936
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Fry, 69, who died Thursday from a stroke of
paralysis, were held at the residence Friday, conducted by the Rev. Johnson of
Columbia. Burial was in the Fry Cemetery.
Mrs. Fry was the wife of the late Clifford Fry, who died two months ago, and a
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Davidson. She was a lifelong resident
of Giles County and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. John Sands of Old Hickory; Mrs. Estelle
Johnson of Columbia; Mrs. Reece Hickman and a son, Robert Fry, both of
Lynnville; three sisters, Mrs. Wil Pinkleton of Lynnville, Mrs. Leroy Kelsey of
Old Hickory, Mrs. Marvin Johnson of Pulaski and two brothers, Will and John
Davidson of Lynnville.
GAINES, Sarah The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Dec 1932
Mrs. Sarah Gaines, aged 87 years, died about 7 o'clock Thursday morning Dec. 8,
at her home on North Second Street. Her funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. Wyatt Harwell and burial was at Mt. Zion Friday.
Mrs. Gaines had long been a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by
the following children: Mrs. Robert T. Young, Mrs. John S. Harwell, Mrs. Robert
McKnight, Mrs. Budge Harwell of Decatur and a son, Jack Gaines who live near
Athens.
GARDNER, Hume F. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Mar 1937
Hume F. Gardner died at his home on Sam Davis Avenue Tuesday morning after an
illness of several weeks, aged about 72 years. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery
Wednesday afternoon, after rites by the Rev. J. K. Johnson and Dr. G. A. Morgan.
Mr. Gardner for many years was a practical painter of ability. In more recent
years he was at different times engaged in the restaurant business which he
conducted successfully with the assistance of his wife, an experienced caterer.
Mr. Gardner was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a good citizen and had many
friends who regret his death.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Walter Kruger, of Patsdam, N. Y., two
sons, Hume of Columbia and Lewis of Pulaski; and a brother, Ben Gardner, of
Memphis.
GARNER, Luther The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Jul 1937
Luther Garner, 24 year old farmer, died at the Pulaski Hospital at 9:15 o'clock
Friday evening, as a result of injuries sustained when he lost control of an
automobile on the Anthony Hill road.
Mr. Garner is survived by his wife, one child, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. S.
Garner, three sisters and five brothers.
GARNER, William R. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Feb 1937
William R. Garner, aged about 69, died Friday in a Decatur hospital where he had
been under treatment. He had been in failing health for several years. Burial
took place Sunday at the Fogg graveyard after services by Elder Joe Clark,
assisted by Rev. W. O. Largen.
Mr. Garner was a good citizen, a member of the Christian Church and a retired
rural mail carrier. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Garner, deceased.
Surviving are his wife and his sisters, Mrs. Sidney Hanna, Mrs. Mahlon Holt, of
Giles County; Mrs. W. M. Breast of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. J. W. Alred of
Nashville, and Mrs. John Holt of Louisville; and a brother, A. B. Garner, of
Giles County.
GEORGE, Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Nov 1939
Henry George of the Friendship community, after an illness extending over
several months, died at his home, Monday, November 20, age 63.
After funeral services conducted by Rev. J. S. Trice, a former pastor, the body
was laid away in Pulaski Cemetery.
Mr. George was a good farmer, a good citizen and a member of the Methodist
Church.
He is survived by one son, Howard George, and a daughter, Mrs. Allen Oliver.
GEORGE, Nora Elizabeth Pamplin The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Oct 1936
Mrs. Henry George of the Beech Hill community, died at her home Friday morning.
A strange coincidence was that Mrs. George and Mr. Earl Young were near
neighbors, living on adjoining farms. Both were sick almost the same length of
time; both were operated on by the same doctor in the same hospital; both died
the same day, and only a few hours apart; and the bodies were buried on
adjoining lots in Maplewood Cemetery.
GEORGE, Nora Elizabeth Pamplin The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Oct 1936
Mrs. Henry George of the Beech Hill community, died at her home Friday morning.
A strange coincidence was that Mrs. George and Mr. Earl Young were near
neighbors, living on adjoining farms. Both were sick almost the same length of
time; both were operated on by the same doctor in the same hospital; both died
the same day, and only a few hours apart; and the bodies were buried on
adjoining lots in Maplewood Cemetery.
GEORGE, Tommie Young The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Feb 1939
Funeral services for Mrs. Tommie Young George, 73, who died Sunday at her home
at Delrose of burns suffered Friday when her clothing caught on fire from an
open grate, were conducted Monday morning at the Delrose Methodist Church, of
which she was a member, by Rev. J. C. Elliott. Burial was in Stone Cemetery. Her
husband, J. H. George died several years ago. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs.
John Patterson, of Lubbock, Texas, Mrs. Ora Clark of Boonshill, Mrs. Herman T.
Wynne of Elkton, and Mrs. Coleman Smith of Huntsville, Ala.; two sons, W. Cullen
George of Petersburg, and Aubrey George of Columbia, and several
grandchildren.-Lincoln County News
GEORGE, W. L. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 9 Sep 1936
W. L. George a prominent citizen of the Bryson community, died Tuesday night,
following a stroke of paralysis sustained a few days ago.
The body was buried at the Elkton Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. George was a good farmer and a good citizen whose death will be a great loss
to the community.
GIBSON, E. M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Jun 1937
E. M. Gibson, truck driver for the Pulaski Highway Express, making daily trips
between Pulaski and Nashville, was instantly killed Monday night about nine
o'clock in an accident that occurred between Columbia and Spring Hill, on the
return trip to Pulaski. The truck was loaded with freight for Pulaski. Part of
the load consisted of slate for the new High School Building. And it is said,
that in loading, this heavy slate was stacked up at one side of the truck. About
nine miles north of Columbia, in passing a car on a slight curve the truck ran
off the paved roadway and turned over on its side. It so happened, that in
turning over on the side, the cab crashed against a telephone pole, catching Mr.
Gibson's body between the pole and the truck, crushing and killing him
instantly.
Robert "Bugg" Holt, assistant, who was in the cab with Mr. Gibson, was only
slightly hurt. His nose and left leg were bruised. But he was able to be out
Tuesday morning. Somewhat sore, but thankful that he escaped as well as he did.
The cab of the truck was wrecked. But the load of freight was only slightly
damaged, and it was thought the truck was not seriously damaged, except for the
cab.
The body of Mr. Gibson was removed to Columbia where he lived with his family.
He was a native of Giles County, a member of the Gibson family, living between
Lynnville and Campbellsville. And is survived by his wife and seven children.
Also one brother and a sister.
The freight was transferred to another truck and brought on to Pulaski.
GIBSON, Lee The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Mar 1939
Lee Gibson, age 21, died at his home in the Oak Grove community Tuesday.
Funeral and burial at Oak Grove Wednesday.
GILBERT, Gray The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Feb 1936
Funeral services for Gray Gilbert, 42, native of Giles County, who died Monday
night at Vicksburg, Miss., are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Vicksburg,
with burial there.
Mr. Gilbert, a World War veteran is survived by his wife, two children, one
sister, Mrs. Dave Maples of Bethel; three brothers, Charlie and John Gilbert, of
Pulaski, Ed Gilbert of Nashville, and his step-mother, Mrs. W. S. Gilbert of
Bethel.
GILBERT, Ida Smith The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Apr 1939
After months of suffering on Monday, March 27, Mrs. Gilbert peacefully slipped
into the great beyond. Her suffering was intense and she had made a desire to go
on and left all plans for her funeral and burial.
Many were the florals and a large crowd attended her funeral at Elkmont Church.
Burial was at Athens.
She is survived by her husband, three sons, Jack, David and Bergin; three
daughters, Jennie V. of Elkmont, Lillian, Birmingham, and Mrs. Howard Davis, of
Prospect and then grandchildren, and a large host of relatives. Much sympathy is
extended to those grieved ones and may God bless each one.
GILBERT, Will The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Mar 1937
Will Gilbert, aged 56, died Monday evening following a stroke at his home near
Pettusville. Burial was at Pettusville cemetery Tuesday after funeral services
at the Methodist Church there.
Mr. Gilbert was a highly respected and useful citizen and is survived by his
wife, three daughters, Mrs. Bob Holt, Elkmont; Mrs. Clifotn Milan and Miss Bess
Gilbert of Pettusville, and one son, four brothers, J. T. Gilbert, Malloy
Gilbert, Bose and Fred Gilbert and two sisters, Misses Ruth and Esther Gilbert,
all of Giles County.
GILBERT, William S. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Feb 1934
William S. Gilbert, aged more than 80 years, died at 12:30 o'clock Feb. 12, at
his home at Bethel and his burial was at Prospect Tuesday, the Rev. J. C.
Elkins, conducting funeral services.
Mr. Gilbert was a member of the Methodist Church and one of Giles County's best
citizens and for many years was a merchant at Bethel where he lived and was
highly respected for his high ideals of good citizenship and his community
usefulness.
For many years he was correspondent for the Citizen as "Joab Squash" at Bethel
and his letters were always good and interesting and often spiced with his fine
sense of humor.
Surviving are his wife and and a number of sons, Charles R. and John A. of
Pulaski, L. D. and E. S. of Nashville, and Gray Gilbert of Vicksburg, Miss.; and
a daughter, Mrs. D. G. Maples of Bethel.
The funeral was largely attended as a tribute to this good man.
GILL, Oscar The Pulaski Record 03 Aug 1938
Funeral services for Oscar Gill, 62, farmer and stock breeder of the Bunker Hill
section, who died Sunday morning, were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at
the residence, followed by burial in Shiloh Cemetery in Lincoln County.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Fred Gill; and a daughter, Miss Ruby Gill, all of
this county.
GILL, William Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Oct 1933
W. H. Gill, 86, one of the oldest residents of the Lynnville section, died at
his home there at an early hour Sunday morning, following an illness of only a
few days duration. Mr. Gill was a great student of the Bible, so had a wonderful
store of Biblical knowledge.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at the grave by G. N. Knox, a life-long
friend of the family. He had been a member of the Church of Christ for about 65
years.
He is survived by two daughters, Miss Mamie Gill and Mrs. John English of
Lynnville and three sons, Clifford Gill, Albert Gill of Florence, Ala., and
Hubert Gill of Jersey City.
GILLIAM, George Washington The Pulaski Record 17 Aug 1938
Funeral services for George W. Gilliam, 90, farmer of the Elkmont Springs
locality, who died Saturday, were held Sunday and burial was in the Marks
Cemetery near Tarpley. He is survived by three sons, Robert, James and Buford
Gilliam; and four daughters, Mrs. Hoyt Birdsong, Mrs. John Brazier, Miss Ella
and Lula Gilliam all of Giles County.
GOLDMAN, William M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 05 Jul 1939
A little two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Reece Goldman, of the Lynnville
community, was buried at Lynnville, Tuesday.
GORDON, Robert B. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jun 1933
R. B. Gordon died at his home on Cemetery Street, Pulaski, Tuesday afternoon.
Funeral services are to be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 3
o'clock, followed by interment in the family lot in Maplewood.
Mr. Gordon was a good citizen who formerly lived on his farm in the Sixth
District. But some years ago gave up active work and has been living quietly at
his home in Pulaski.
GORDON, William Thomas (Buddy) The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Apr 1936
William Thomas (Buddy) Gordon, 57, died Sunday morning in a Columbia hospital as
the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident about a mile fro Mt.
Pleasant and on the Columbia highway when his car collided with the car of a
doctor from Mt. Pleasant. He was take directly to Columbia hospital for
treatment.
The remains were brought to Cornersville where funeral services were held Monday
at 11 o'clock at the Church of Christ by Elder L. P. McDaniel of Cornersville,
and Elder J. C. Murphy of Pulaski.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Gordon, of Mt. Pleasant; two children, Iva and
Willie Carl Gordon, also of Mt. Pleasant; father, Joseph Gordon, of Brick
Church; three brothers, Messrs. J. M. Lane and Louis Gordon, and two sisters,
Mrs. Bettie Burgess and Mrs. Wiley Griffith, also of Brick Church.
Although Mr. Gordon had been a resident of Mt. Pleasant for many years, he
formerly lived in this county where he had many friends.-Lewisburg Tribune.
GOSNELL, John Bell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Dec 1937
John Bell Gosnell, prominent farmer of the Buford Station locality died on
Wednesday morning of last week. The burial was at Brick Church after funeral
rites by Elder Joe T. Clark.
Mr. Gosnell is survived by his wife, four sons, J. B., Clyde, and Douglas of
Buford and Everett of Sikeston, Mo., a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cheatham of Buford;
his mother, Mrs. George W. Gosnell of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Grady Wright
of Cornersville, Mrs. Clint Morris of Campbellsville and Mrs. Burch Fox of Brick
Church, and a brother, William Gosnell of Moorehouse, Mo.
GOWAN, Martha Miles The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 28 Apr 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Gowan, 83, who died at Providence Saturday, at
the home of her son, Joe Gowan, were conducted by Elder J. T. Clark Sunday at
Providence Church of Christ of which she was a member. Burial was in the
cemetery adjoining the church.
She was formerly Miss Martha Miles and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Homer
Wheeler, Mrs. Willie Brown, and four sons, Joe, Stanley, Fate, and Emory Gowan.
GRAVES, Ben Franklin The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Feb 1937
On Monday night, Jan. the 25th as friends and loved ones were gathered round the
bedside of one they loved, the swift winged messenger of death was winding its
way into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Graves to bear on wings of mercy the
sweet spirit of their darling boy, Ben Franklin Graves to his home on high,
where the walls are of jasper , the city of pearl and the streets are paved with
gold. Ben was a good boy and had borne his suffering so patiently during the two
months since he had his leg broken and was thought to be so much improved. On
Sunday he sat up and played with his nieces and nephews and was planning what he
was going to do when he could walk. That night tetanus set up and at 15 minutes
past eleven his soul made its flight. He was a devoted son, a loving brother,
and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his passing, his father
and mother, two sisters and two brothers, Herman of Nashville, Magdolene of
Columbia, Edgar of Berea and Lula who was by his side when he passed away. His
aunt Mrs. J. A. Grubbs of Lynnville, Mrs. Nannie Brice of Denton, Texas, and
uncle R. B. Graves of Decatur, Ala. And a host of nieces and nephews and cousins
and friends that hated to give him up. Funeral services by Rev. Trotter at New
Zion Tuesday. He was laid to rest in New Zion cemetery.
GRAY, Edward Thomas The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Mar 1939
Edward Thomas Gray, Sr., 83, died at his home in Elkmont late Friday afternoon
after an illness lasting several weeks. For almost a week prior to his death Mr.
Gray had fought off an attack of pneumonia, but this disease so weakened his
heart that his death was expected momentarily for several days.
A prominent merchant and farmer, Mr. Gray had spent his entire life in Elkmont,
from where he directed business enterprises in that place and Athens. He was a
son of the late Thomas Gray and wife, early settlers of the Elkmont
neighborhood, and was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church. The deceased
was an extremely active man, even driving his own automobile until his 80th
year. For the past 58 years he had been married to the former Miss Mattie
McWilliams, who, with her sons and daughters, survive. They are: Fred Gray, Sr.,
and Edward Gray, Jr., of Elkmont; Walton Gray and Mesdames W. T. Clay, Jr., and
A. D. Powers, of Athens, Ronald Gray, Sr. of South Limestone, and Mrs. Jack
Abernathy of Pulaski. A half brother, Robert Bales Throgmorton, Texas, also
survives Mr. Gray.
Funeral services were held from the home in Elkmont at two o'clock Saturday
afternoon, the Rev. Berry Copeland, officiating. Interment was made in Antioch
graveyard where a large concourse of friends gave evidence of the popularity of
Mr. Gray.-Limestone Democrat
GRAY, Robert The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Apr 1936
News was received here Monday that Robert Gray, colored, had been killed in an
automobile accident in Auburn, N. Y., where he was the chauffeur of Buford
Jones. Details of the accident were not known.
Robert Gray was the butler and chauffeur of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Jones here
for several years and after their death he entered the employ of their son,
Buford Jones, for whom he had worked for several years.
Robert was an intelligent, well behaved, industrious young colored man whose
many friends here of both colors will regret his tragic death.
GREEN, Lou The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 Dec 1939
Mrs. Lou Green, died Tuesday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robertson, on
Childers Street, Pulaski.
Burial Wednesday at Fall River just across the line in Lawrence County, adjacent
to the 18th District of Giles County.
GREEN, Mattelene Jackson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 May 1939
Mrs. Hershel Green, age about 23, died at her home, Minor Hill, Monday. Funeral
services were conducted at the Christian Church at Minor Hill Tuesday, Elder
Claud Thompson, officiating. Burial at Powell Cemetery.
GREEN, J. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Apr 1939
J. W. Green, familiarly known to friends as Jim Green, died Thursday, at his
home on the old Vale Mill road. Mr. Green was 81 years of age, but was in the
enjoyment of good health for a man of his age. He was out about the barn when he
had apparently a heart attack of some kind. The body was removed to the house.
But he was dead when a doctor arrived.
The funeral and burial were at Moriah Friday. Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Billy Marshall, of Nashville, a friend of the family.
Mr. Green was a good citizen, a successful farmer and live-stock man, a member
of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Floyd Neal and four sons, Claud and Newt
Green of Giles County, and Elmo and Joe, of Nashville. Mrs. Green passed away
some two years ago.
GRIFFIN, D. B. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Feb 1939
D. B. Griffin of Minor Hill, died at the Pulaski Hospital, Wednesday morning.
The funeral will be at Minor Hill, Thursday afternoon.
GRIFFIN, Sula Jane Burgess The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1937
Mrs. J. B. Griffin, 63, of the Minor Hill community, died at the Pulaski
Hospital Tuesday evening of influenza-pneumonia.
After funeral services at the home Wednesday, the body was taken to Lawrenceburg
for burial there.
Mrs. Griffin was the mother of Mrs. Clark White, Jr.
GROOMS, John W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Jul 1939
John W. Grooms, age 70, died at 10 a. m. July 14th at the home of his daughter,
Mr. E. T. Roller, Pulaski. Mr. Grooms was married to Miss Ida Hazlewood, 46
years ago. To this union were born six children. One son, Forrest, one daughter,
Hazel, having preceded him to the grave.
Survived by his wife, one son, H. W. Grooms of Nashville; three daughters, Mrs.
E. T. Roller, Pulaski; Mrs. T. W. Braswell of Nashville; Mrs. Paul Wilkes,
Portland, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. The great
grandchild is the daughter of Mrs. Clyde Cheatham of Lewisburg, who is the
daughter of the late Forrest Grooms.
Mr. Grooms has been a member of the Methodist Church since early manhood.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p. m. at the Methodist Church. Burial
at Maplewood.
GROTH, Buford The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Jul 1937
Buford Groth, postmaster at Elkton, died at his home there, Monday afternoon at
3 o'clock, following an illness extending over sometime.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church of which
Mr. Groth was a member, Rev. H. H. Austin, officiating. Burial at the Elkton
Cemetery.
Survivors are his wife, two daughters, and his mother.
GUNTER, Allen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Feb 1936
This community (Bradshaw) was shocked to hear of the death of Allen Gunter, age
35 years. He was a son of J. W. Gunter. Allen has a host of friends that will
miss him. He has been an employee of the Bellknapp Hardware Co., Louisville, Ky.
for several years. And resided in Louisville. He married Miss Edna Reed,
daughter of Frank Reed of McBurg, Tenn. Allen leaves four sisters and one
brother to mourn his loss. Mrs. Floyd Beard of Louisville, Miss Mary Lou Gunter,
Mrs. Alton Bass, Mrs. Wilson Whites brother, Lacy Gunter.
Funeral services were held at McBurg by Rev. Roy Angel and Rev. Andy Largen. The
remains were interred in the Wright Cemetery near Boons Hill, Tenn.
GUNTER, Shields The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Mar 1937
Thursday afternoon at 6:30 o'clock Mr. Sheely Gunter passed to the great beyond.
Mr. Gunter had bronchial pneumonia and had been sick for several days. He was 32
years of age.
During this illness, Mr. Gunter bore his suffering with a smile. He tried to be
cheerful all the time. When friends came to see him he tried to talk and was so
glad to see them. He loved his community and was a loyal citizen.
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Walter Melton, of Texas; Mrs.
Van Ayers and Miss Bass Gunter, two sons, Leonard, of Nashville; and Bryant of
this place, and several grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at Pisgah by Rev. Charlie Eastep, of
Pleasant Hill and Rev. W. L. Harwell, of Cornersville in charte. Interment was
in the Pisgah Cemetery.
GUSCHKE, Lillie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Dec 1936
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Guschke, age 39 years, 1 month and 4 days who
died Saturday night at 8:40 o'clock after a long illness of leukemia at the home
of a sister, Mrs. J. A. Carter were held at 1 p.m. o'clock Monday at West side
Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Alabama. Services were conducted by Rev.
Wallace, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Decatur and Rev. Hainey, Pastor
of West Side Church, Decatur. Burial was in City Cemetery. She is survived by
her husband Henry Guschke; three children, Marjorie, Thomas and Joe. Two
sisters, Mrs. J. A. Carter, Pulaski, Mrs. G. C. Stubblefield, Fayetteville,
Tennessee and three brothers, J. J. Solomon, Pulaski, G. F. Soloman, Pulaski T.
C. Solomon, Birmingham, Alabama. A number of nieces and nephews. The pallbearers
were the nephews: Joe Stubblefield, Dudley Hargrove, Charles Solomon, Rivers
Clark, Clyde Miller, W. R. Malone.
Mrs. Guschke was born in Lincoln County, but moved to Decatur, Ala. at the age
of 11 years. She was educated at Decatur High School and Business College. She
worked for Attorney T. Lowe till he was appointed Judge and he placed her with
Attorney Lynn for a number of years. She was an active church member since a
small girl, a devoted wife, mother, and sister, always doing some kind deed to
help others never complained for herself, and will be missed by all who knew
her.
HANCOCK, George The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1937
Funeral services for George Hancock, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hancock of
the Buford Station section, who died Sunday at a Lawrenceburg Hospital where he
had undergone an operation for appendicitis, was held Tuesday.
He was a former pupil of Jones School and is survived by his parents, one
brother, Lyle Hancock, and two sisters, Christine and Imogene Hancock. Burial
was at the Culleoka Cemetery.
HANNA, Alice Garner The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Apr 1939
Mrs. Sidney W. Hanna, died at her home in the Cedar Grove community, Friday
evening, April 7, following a protracted illness lasting since about Christmas.
After funeral services conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Bass, the body was laid
away in the Fogg Cemetery.
Mrs. Hanna was a good wife and mother, a good Christian woman, having been a
faithful member of the Methodist Church from childhood. She will be missed, not
alone in the home, but in the community.
She is survived by her husband and a daughter, also by three sisters and a
brother.
HANNAH, Sallie Campbell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Jul 1937
Mrs. Sallie Campbell Hannah died Monday night, July 12, and was buried at the
Yokley Cemetery Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, after funeral services at the
Campbellsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Hannah is survived by one son, John Caldwell Hannah, and a daughter, Mrs.
E. M. Dunnavant.
Mrs. Hannah was a good woman, an active church leader, and will be greatly
missed in the community and among a wide circle of friends.
HARDIN, Hetty Erwin The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 Oct 1937
Just about the time evening services closed at the local Methodist Church,
Sunday evening, the spirit of one of the most saintly women of the community,
was released from its frail tenement, and returned to God who gave it.
Mrs. Hardin was past 97 years of age, but until very recently, hardly ever
missed a service at church, her membership however, was retained in the
congregation at Savannah.
Mrs. Hardin was a lineal descendant of the Gov. John Sevier family, and her
husband, Dr. R. A. Hardin, of Savannah, Tenn., was a member of the prominent old
family for whom Hardin County, and Hardin Creek was named.
Dr. and Mrs. Hardin were the parents of two daughters and one son. Mrs. Mahlon
Stacy, of Pulaski, Mrs. Bob Jordan, of Memphis, and R. A. Hardin, Jr. of
Birmingham. Since the death of Dr. Hardin, Mrs. Hardin has visited from time to
time with her children. But has made her home most of the time here with Mrs.
Stacy.
After funeral services in the home, Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock conducted by
her pastor, Dr. G. A. Morgan and Rev. J. K. Johnson, the body was returned to
Savannah for burial beside the remains of her ancestors and loved ones.
On account of sickness, Mrs. Stacy was unable to make the trip to Savannah. A
short burial service was held at the cemetery in Savannah, conducted by the
local Methodist preacher.
HARDY, Ed The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1936
Giles County lost a good citizen when Ed Hardy passed away Thursday evening
about 8 o'clock, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Larimore Brown, with whom he
lived for several months.
Mr. Hardy lacked only a few weeks of being sixty-seven years of age. He has
lived in Giles County all his life, and was a member of the large and prominent
Hardy family.
Most of his life was spent on the farm. He was a good, practical farmer. And one
who took much interest in the Farm Bureau, and other farmer organizations. He
served as President of the Giles County Farm Bureau, during most of the years of
its existence. And was still its President at the last.
He had been for many years a faithful member of the Christian Church.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church by Elder Elmer Smith,
assisted by Rev. G. A. Morgan. Burial was in Maplewood.
Mr. Hardy is survived by his wife and three children, one son, Forrest, Mrs.
Larimore Brown and Miss Mary Ed.
HARRIS, Dudley The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Sep 1937
Dudley Harris passed away at Vanderbilt Hospital Friday. He had been there
several weeks and was so afflicted with several peculiar illnesses that all the
Doctor could do was to no avail. He was a good boy and leaves a devoted
companion behind and also a mother, Mrs. Harvey Hanna and one sister, Dorris
Harris, and several half brothers and sisters, all of Stella. Rev. Brandon
conducted the services at Stella in presence of a large crowd and his remains
were buried there. We extend much sympathy to his wife and loved ones.
HARDY, Joseph "Joe" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 06 Feb 1935
Joe Hardy, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. "Bud" Hardy, and a brother of the well
known Deputy Sheriff, George Hardy, and so related to the large and prominent
Hardy family, died at the hospital in Pulaski, Saturday evening as a result of
an accident at his home in the country south of Pulaski Wednesday night. Mr.
Hardy heard something about the place that attracted his attention. A good deal
of stealing and night prowling have been going on in the community. Taking up
his pistol he started out to investigate. On the porch, he apparently stumbled,
or possibly slipped up. The pistol was discharged , the bullet entering his
abdomen perforating the intestines, passing through the liver and perhaps other
organs. The patient was rushed to the hospital where he received the best
attention, but passed away Saturday evening.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Ephesus, on the highway about
midway between Pulaski and Elkton, of which congregation Mr. Hardy was a member.
Services were conducted by Elders Murphy and Smith. Following the service at
church the body was laid away in the family burying ground.
A brother, Dr. Harold Hardy, of Potean, Okla., came to be with his brother,
returning to his home in Oklahoma, leaving Pulaski, Monday afternoon.
HARRIS, Robert Hix The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 31 Dec 1930
The community last Thursday was very sorry to hear that Hicks Harris, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Harris, had gotten killed by an auto accident in Pulaski. His
burial was at Mt. Moriah Saturday. He leaves to mourn his loss, mother, father
and four sisters, Mrs. Earl Moats, Mrs. Luther Braly, Mrs. Willie McLean , Mrs.
Guy Titsworth. "Twill be sad of his sisters to go home and see their dear
brother no more. But 'tis even more sad for dear mother and father, for hew as
the only left at home. Hicks was working in a barber shop at Pulaski. The writer
has seen him several times there. He was always pleasant and kind and had a
smile wherever you saw him, no matter who it was. It showed at his burial that
he was loved by many. May the Lord bless his dear mother, father and sisters and
help them to live close by him that some day when He calls for them, they will
find their dear son and brother at the pearly gates waiting for them.
HARRIS, Ira Thomas The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Sep 1936
Ira Thomas Harris, age 66, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Colbert, on North First Street, Pulaski, where he had been
staying for several weeks during his illness.
After funeral services the remains were removed to Glennwood, Maury County, for
interment.
Mr. Harris is survived by his wife and a large family of grown-up sons and
daughters.
HARRIS, Emma Estelle McMillion The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Feb 1939
Mrs. Jim Harris died at her home in Pulaski Monday morning, after an illness
extending over several years.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. R. A.
Johns, the pastor, officiating. Burial at Maplewood.
Mrs. Harris was a high type of gentle, Christian womanhood, who will be missed,
not only in the home, but also in the community and the church.
Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband, J. W. Harris, Alderman from the First
Ward, and a good citizen, and by five daughters: Misses Eloise and Josephine of
Pulaski, Mrs. T. L. Dillard of Memphis, Mrs. Clifton Hall of Nashville, and Miss
Ruth Harris of Arkron, Ohio; and three sons, John and Herman Harris of Akron,
Ohio and Butler Harris of Nashville.
HARRIS, Mary Eliza The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Apr 1936
Mrs. Mary Eliza Harris died at her home on South Second Street Sunday following
a fall Wednesday night when she sustained a broken hip. After a day or two she
lapsed into a coma from which she did not awaken.
Mrs. Harris was 87 years of age, and is survived by three daughters and a son,
Miss Mae Harris who had lived with her mother here in Pulaski, Mrs. Frank Cook
of Louisville, Ky., and Mrs. Tracy Childs of Kansas City, Mo. Also, William
Harris of Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock by
Rev. George A. Morgan, pastor of the Methodist Church, of which Mrs. Harris had
been a faithful member for many years.
The husband and father of the family, passed away many years ago.
HARRISON, T. K. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Oct 1936
T. K. Harrison, son of C. B. Harrison, of the Aspen Hill community, died at the
Pulaski Hospital Tuesday after a week's illness from blood poison which started
from infection of a boil on the elbow.
After funeral services at Aspen Hill, conducted by Rev. L. O. Largen, at 2
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the body was laid away in the Aspen Hill cemetery.
Mr. Harrison was about thirty-nine years of age, and is survived by his wife and
two children. Also his parents.
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Oct 1936
Thomas Knight Harrison, aged 30 years, 5 months, 2 weeks died at the Pulaski
Hospital, Oct. 6th, at 13:45 noon, after lingering for many days in the most
critical condition. All the medicial science and loving devotion could not stay
the hand of death when his summons came.
Mr. Harrison was the second son of Clarence B. Harrison and Stella Brooks
Harrison, deceased. He is survived by his wife, Miss Ann Jones, three small
children, Thomas Knight, Jr., and Jerry Dan and Peggy Ann (twins), his father
and step-mother, three brothers, John B. , Albert M., Lucius and two sisters,
Miss Mary Harrison and Mrs. Herbert Baird.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church by
his pastor, Rev. W. O. Largen, followed by interment in the Aspen Hill Cemetery.
HARWELL, Addie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Mar 1938
Mrs. R. E. Harwell, 66, member of one of the county's most prominent families,
died early Thursday morning at her home at Delrose, after a prolonged illness.
Funeral rites were held Friday morning at 11 o'clock at the Delrose Methodist
Church, followed by interment at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Harwell was Miss Addie Harwell before her marriage, and was born in the
Pisgah vicinity. Her husband died three years ago.
Surviving are one son, J. W. Harwell, of the firm of Harwell and Stone in
Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Hugh Rhodes of Nashville, Mrs. Joe Stone and
Misses Kathleen and Elise Harwell , all of Delrose; and one brother, Will
Harwell of Beech Hill.
HARWELL, Blanche The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Jun 1936
News of the tragic death of Mrs. Blanche Harwell came as a shock to her many
friends of this community early Friday morning. Funeral services were conducted
at the home of her son, T. H. Harwell, Friday afternoon, by Rev. J. C. Elkins
and Rev. W. L. Harwell. She was seventy years of age and in poor health. She was
a member of the United Methodist Church, a good woman and a good neighbor, and
loved by all who knew her. She is survived by one son, Herman, four
grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Her body was laid to rest by the
side of her husband the late Ed Harwell, in the Prospect Cemetery.
Mrs. Blanche Westmoreland Harwell died June 12, 1936, aged 73 years. The
deceased was the daughter of the late John F. Westmoreland of Prospect, Tenn.,
where she spent her entire life. In 1890 she was married to the late Ed T.
Harwell. To this union was born a son and only child, Thomas Herman who now
survives her and six grandchildren also.
HARWELL, Thomas Coleman The Pulaski Record 15 Jan 1938
Thomas Coleman Harwell, 70, farmer of Stella, died Sunday morning at his home
after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the
residence and burial was in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Bass of Stella and a sister, Mrs.
Wash Adkins of Athens, Ala. Bennett May and Co. in charge.
HARWELL, Hattie Harwell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jan 1935
Mrs. Noble Harwell, 47, of Frankewing, died Tuesday of last week at the hospital
here. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery January 9.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Gray and Lester Harwell and one
daughter, Mrs. Everette Russell, also a brother, Clyde Harwell and four uncles,
Guy, Claud, John and Otis Harwell. The deceased was Miss Hattie Harwell before
her marriage.
HARWELL, Hattie Gaines The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Apr 1937
Mrs. John Harwell, aged 64, died April 9, 1937 in Pulaski Hospital after a three
weeks illness. The funeral was at the home, Rev. Angel and Carter, officiating
and burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Harwell was a good Christian woman and loved by all who knew her. She
leaves a husband, John Harwell; three sons, Willie and Cleo of Pulaski, and
Flournoy of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Cletus Dugger of Blooming Grove
community; three grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. R. L. McKnight, Mrs.
Robert Young of Pulaski, and Mrs. L. R. Harwell of Decatur, Ala. and a host of
other relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
HARWELL, John Holland The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Apr 1937
John Holland Harwell, after a short acute illness, died Monday morning at his
home in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, and the body was laid away in Mt.
Olivet Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Harwell was a member of the large Harwell family
of the Pisgah community. As a young man he came to Pulaski and became a salesman
for W. S. Rose and Sons. He made a good record from the first, for he was
attentive to details and soon established a reputation for dependability.
Later, he went into the grocery business in partnership with Will Tom Burch.
Then for a time he was in the hotel business.
He married Miss Frances Abernathy, the youngest sister of W. T. Abernathy, and
so became allied with another large, and prominent Giles County family.
He went to Nashville and became a salesman in the firm of Castner-Knott, and for
a long time has been identified with the Rug and Drapery Department of that
firm.
He sustained a slight injury on one hand about the first of December, which did
not heal properly. And it may not be known whether infection developed from the
injury, or the injury died not heal because of a deceased condition of the
system. Any way, Mr. Harwell gave up his position, and lingered in poor health
since. He was taken to the hospital for examination one day last week, when he
was found to be in a critical condition. He grew rapidly worse to the end. And
died, as stated above, Monday morning, age 62.
Besides his wife, is survived by sons, Robert H. and James A.; brothers, W. F.
of Marshall, Mo., and J. E. of Crowell, Tex., and a granddaughter, Peggy
Harwell, Mrs. John T. Long of Pulaski, is a cousin.
HARWELL, Mamie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Jan 1934
Miss Mamie Harwell died early Thursday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs.
H. W. Aymett and her burial was at Maplewood Cemetery Friday afternoon after
services by the Rev. J. O. Ensor.
Miss Harwell was a daughter of Rev. Logan D. Harwell, deceased, an old time
Methodist circuit rider, was a Christian woman of many lovable characteristics.
Surviving are her sisters, Mrs. Aymett, Mrs. N. C. Birdsong, and Mrs. W. M.
Montgomery.
HARWELL, Mary Jane Brooks The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 02 Mar 1932
Mrs. Harwell was born Jan. 2, 1852. Was married to Ausborne A. Harwell, May 24,
1874. Departed this life Feb. 14, 1932, aged 80 years. Was the daughter of Tom
and Mary Brooks. She was the youngest child and the last survivor of the family
of seven.
She was the mother of seven children. The number surviving are: Alvah, Collier,
and Mrs. R. M. Erwin. There are six grandchildren.
She made the departure from the beloved farm home, near Bunker Hill, Giles
County, Tenn., where she was born and spent the eighty years lifetime.
Forty-three years ago, when she was a young woman, her husband "crossed the Bar"
leaving her standing alone on "this side," with three very young children to
care for. For the long remaining years of her lifetime she was a widow.
She fought life's battles alone and gained the victories, came face to face with
its problems and solved them, met its reverses and rebuffs and came out of the
conflict crowned because of achievements made and won.
Beside the great responsibility of rearing her children alone, it became her
duty as well as pleasure, to care for and administer to her husband's father,
the Rev. Mack Harwell and her father and mother during the declining years of
their lives.
As a mother she was indeed very devoted and true to her children. The question
of paramount interest to her was to instill into their characters those virtues
and principles which are absolutely necessary in the making of genuine manhood
and womanhood.
As a daughter, she was faithful in her devotion and service to those already
mentioned who leaned upon her when the weight of years bore heavily upon them.
As a friend and neighbor, she was all that, which these terms imply in their
meaning.
As a Christian, she was true and loyal. Having been a devoted member of the
Methodist Church for more than fifty years.
During the latter years of her life, however, practically all of the time was
spent in her home, due to the infirmities of age.
As a pilgrim on earth, during the last long illness of many months duration, the
like which tests to the limit the soul of man; she expressed herself as being
confident that her work on earth had been finished , and although, she would be
willing to remain here with her friends and loved ones, yet she was willing and
ready to answer the "summons.
Her sons and daughter were true devoted and loyal to her. Her friends and
neighbors respected and revered her.
The writer of this brief memoir has know Mrs. Jim Harwell from very early
boyhood days and with no hesitation makes the declaration that, a noble woman, a
beloved "mother in Israel" has gone from us.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. David T. Ridgway of Delrose, Tenn.,
and the Rev. Wyatt Harwell of Prospect, Tenn.
The tired form was interred in the scared soil of historic Bee Spring Cemetery
to intermingle with the dust of those dear friends and loved ones who preceded
her in the years gone by. Sterling E. Stovall Delrose R 1, Bryson, Tenn. Feb.
20, 1932
HARWELL, Mead S. Sr. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Sep 1934
Mead S. Harwell, Sr., died of acute indigestion at Houston, Texas, on Sept. 14.
His burial was at Mimosa Cemetery at Lawrenceburg after services by Rev. M. K.
Harwell.
He was born in Giles County 58 year ago, son of Rev. and Mrs. William S.
Harwell, deceased and was a salesman in local stores a number of years. He has
been a traveling salesman for about 40 years. About 30 years ago he married Miss
Clevie Killen of Killen, Ala., who survives as do four children, Mead S. Jr.,
Mrs. Robert Burdine, Buford and Miss Martha Ann Harwell.
HARWELL, Miranda Nebraska Kersey The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Benton Harwell, 79, who died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. A. B. Hickman, on Blue Creek, Monday afternoon, were held Tuesday
afternoon at the Church of Christ in Pulaski, by Elder Elmer Smith. Burial took
place in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Harwell was a member of a prominent Giles County family. She was the
daughter of the late Francis Kersey, a member of the Giles County Court for a
number of years. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Surviving are eight children: Mrs. A. B. Hickman, Blue Creek; Mrs. J. T.
Ritchie, Florence, Ala.; Mrs. Alvie Pierce, Union City; mrs. William Holbert,
Brick Church; Mrs. Leota Gromley, Birmingham, Ala.; Kenneth Harwell, North
Carolina; Thomas Harwell, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and E. K. Harwell, of
Lewisburg.-Marshall Gazette.
HARWELL, Robert Early The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Dec 1934
Fayetteville, Tenn., Dec 11.- Funeral services for Robert Early Harwell, 63, who
died suddenly at home in Delrose Sunday, were held Monday at the Delrose
Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Eugene Lovell and the Rev. W. M. Cook of
Nashville. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Harwell was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Harwell; one son, John William Harwell of
Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Hugh Rhodes of Nashville and Mrs. J. L. Stone,
Elise and Kathleen Harwell of Delrose; five sisters, Mrs. A. Clark of Nashville,
Mrs. Nathaniel Stevenson of Giles County, Mrs. Bensie Johnson of Pulaski, and
Mrs. R. L. Storey and Mrs. T. A. Storey of Frankewing.
Mr. Harwell was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Harwell, deceased and was reared in
the Bradshaw locality.
HARWELL, Sarah E. Pulaski Record August 31, 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah E. Harwell, 77, who died Monday afternoon at her
home here, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Pisgah Methodist Church, of which
she was a member. Burial was at Pisgah Cemetery. Mrs. Harwell was born and
reared in the Pisgah section, was the widow of LaMack Harwell.
Surviving are two sons, Luther B. Harwell of Pulaski and Edgar Harwell of Bunker
Hill and one brother, Robert McCracken of Frankewing.
(1st husband: Samuel Lemack Harwell, 2nd husband: E. F. (Babe) Aymett) Do not
know her parents. She was Sarah Elizabeth McCracken Harwell Aymett.
HARWELL, Samuel Ordway The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Jun 1937
S. O. Harwell, age about 64, died at home in the Bunker Hill community, Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr. Harwell was out in the field at work, and was overcome by the heat. He was
so completely prostrated he had to be carried home from the field. And died soon
after reaching home.
Funeral services and burial were at Frankewing, Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock.
Mr. Harwell was a good citizen and a good farmer, a member of the large Harwell
family of Giles County.
HARWELL, W. F. "Billy" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1937
W. F. "Billy" Harwell died at his home in the Cedar Grove community, Friday,
Jan. 8, age 67.
After funeral services conducted by Elders Murphy and Clark, the body was laid
away in the family burying ground at the home.
Mr. Harwell was a good citizen and is survived by his wife and three children.
HARWELL, W. H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Dec 1939
W. H. (Bud) Harwell, aged 80 years, was buried at the Shoals Creek cemetery in
Giles County Sunday afternoon, after funeral services at the Methodist Church in
that community. Mr. Harwell, who was a farmer, died at the Lawrenceburg hospital
Saturday morning.-Lawrence News.
HASTING, Angie Poor The Pulaski Record 09 Nov 1938
Mrs. Angie Hasting, 85, widow of Jodie Hasting, died early Saturday morning.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Aspen Hill Methodist
Church, followed by burial at Aspen Hill (John J. Butler Cemetery).
Surviving are two sons, Robert Hasting of Athens, Ala. and George Hasting of
Dallas, Texas; and four daughters, Mrs. W. L. George and Mrs. O'Neal Hightower,
both of the Bryson section. Mrs. James Garrett and Mrs. Will Cobb, both of
Elkton.
HASTINGS, Infant Boy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 07 Feb 1934
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hastings' baby boy, three weeks old died of bronchial pneumonia
at their home at Elkton on Friday night. Burial Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Elkton
Cemetery.
The Methodist minister Rev. H. H. Austin conducted the sad funeral rites for the
precious little one of whom the Master said, "Suffer little children to come
unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."
HASTY, John The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 08 Jan 1930 Conway "Peck"
John Hasty died at Elkton, aged 62 years, father of five sons and five
daughters, living (two childrendead). Remains interred at Elkton with funeral
services by Rev. R. M. Chenault.
HAYES, Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Feb 1936
Henry Hayes, well-known Giles County citizen, died at the home of his son in
Nashville, Monday.
The body was returned to his old home community for burial. And was laid away at
Moriah Tuesday afternoon, following services conducted by Rev. T. E. Hudson.
Mr. Hayes had a farm in the Moriah community but has been living with his
children in Nashville during the last few years.
HAYES, Martha The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jan 1936
Miss Martha Hayes, 21, died in a Baptist Hospital at Louisville, Ky. Dec. 20,
1935. After funeral services at the Baptist Memorial Chapel at Louisville, the
body was shipped to Pulaski, Tenn. and carried to the home of her father Will W.
Hayes on Buchanan Creek. Funeral services were held at New Zion Church, Dec. 25,
by Rev. L. M. Mayes, pastor of Minor Hill Baptist Church. After which the body
was laid to rest in New Zion Cemetery under a mound of beautiful flowers. She is
survived by her father, W. W. Hayes, Pulaski; six brothers, Guy, Allie, Elvin
Hayes of Louisville, Ky., George Franklin and Amos Hayes of Minor Hill. Six
sisters, Mrs. Sam Brewer, Mrs. Bryant White, and Margaret Hayes, of Pulaski,
Mrs. Felix Shelton, Mrs. Daly Chapman of Minor Hill and Mrs. Clara Simpson,
Louisville, Ky.
HAYES, May Bell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Jun 1937
Mrs. May Bell Hayes, wife of Guy Hayes of the Wales community, died at home
Monday, and was buried at Moriah Tuesday afternoon.
HAYES, William Earl The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Sep 1937
Walking out from behind one train, and onto another track, William Earl Hayes
was struck and killed by a train south of the depot in Louisville, Ky., about 10
o'clock Wednesday night, Sept. 22.
The body was brought to Bennett-May and Company Undertaking Establishment here
and burial services were held at Maplewood Cemetery at 2 p. m. Friday. Funeral
services by Elder Clifford Murphy.
The young man had left his home in Louisville, where he lived with his father,
Guy Hayes, to go to Nashville. Besides the mother, two brothers survive, Ottie
and Edward. Also survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Earl Holley and his
grandfather, W. W. Hayes.
When quite young Earl attended the Massey School here. He was born near Buchanan
Creek east of Pulaski, June 11, 1918.
HAZELWOOD, Thomas Ewing The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Sep 1937
Thomas Ewing Hazelwood, age 64, died at the Pulaski Hospital Friday morning,
Sept. 3, following an automobile wreck on the Highway north of Pulaski, near
Walter Foster's, on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 29.
Mr. Hazelwood, and two other men were in an automobile when the wreck occurred,
as reported last week. The other men, Vester Blade and Amos Hobbs, were not
seriously hurt. But Hazelwood was crushed, and remained at the Hospital. Friday
morning, his heart went bad and he died.
Mr. Hazelwood lived with his daughter, Mrs. F. C. Gaines, in the Bodenham
section of Giles County.
Burial services were held near Albertsville, Ala., Saturday with the Rev. Pat
Gardner in charge.
Surviving Mr. Hazelwood are his wife, Mrs. Nancy Windson Hazelwood; one son,
Dewey Hazelwood of Flintville, Tenn.; five daughters, Mrs. John Smith of Elora,
Tenn., Mrs. Laura Martin of Pulaski, Route 1, Mrs. Clay Goates of Wales, Tenn.,
Mrs. Dazzy Martin of Gadsden, Ala., and Mrs. Gaines of Bodenham, two brothers
and three sisters.
HELMICK, James The Pulaski Record 12 Aug 1931
James Helmick, 66, died Saturday at his home near Center Point after a lengthy
illness. Burial was at Center Point following funeral rites conducted by Rev.
Mr. McMinn of Diana. Mr. Helmick was a widower, his wife having been dead four
or five years. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Cook and Mrs. Alice
Holley of Center Point, and Mrs. Anne Swinney of Marshall County.
HENDERSON, Lela The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Aug 1937
Miss Lela Henderson passed away at her home in Birmingham where she had made her
home for three years. She was the youngest daughter of Jake Henderson of
Bethesda. Her remains were brought back to Bethesda for burial. Several of her
friends from Birmingham accompanied her body here. Her spiritual counselor who
was with her during her illness came and gave a very appropriate talk at the
church.
HENDERSON, Minna Knox The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Mar 1937
News has been received here of the death of Mrs. Mack Henderson, who died with
pneumonia after several weeks of illness, in Temple, Okla.
Mrs. Henderson was formerly Miss Minna Knox, daughter of the late Gilbert Knox
and Mrs. Mary Robins Knox of near Lynnville. She was born in Giles County and
spent most of her life in Giles and Marshall County. She made her home with her
aunt, Mrs.Floyd Ewing of near Lewisburg. After her marriage to Mack Henderson
they moved to Temple, Okla. and made their home there several years. She was an
active member of the Presbyterian Church since early in life. She was an
excellent Christian woman and had endeared herself to a host of friends by her
lovable traits of character.
Burial took place in Temple, Okla. She is survived by one brother, G. M. Knox of
Lynnville and several stepsons of Temple, Okla. with whom she resided.
HENRY, Emma E. Hollowell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Dec 1936
Mrs. J. W. Henry, Sr., mother of the Sheriff, J. W. Henry, Jr., died of a heart
attack at he Sheriff's residence, Wednesday evening of last week.
Remains were removed to Lynnville, the former home, where funeral services were
held, and the body was laid away in the Lynnville cemetery.
In addition to her aged husband, Mrs. Henry is survived by two sons, and two
daughters, all grown up and married.
HERD, Lena M. Hughes The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jun 1937
Mrs. John Herd, died Monday at her home near Blanche, and was buried Tuesday, at
Poplar Hill, in the Prospect community, after funeral services at the residence.
Mrs. Herd was before marriage, Miss Lena M. Hughes, and has spent most of her
life in the Prospect community. She was a member of the Baptist Church at
Elkton.
The deceased is survived by her husband, John Herd, two sons, and one
granddaughter.
HERD, William The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Feb 1936
Mr. William Herd, oldest member of the well known family, father of George and
Grover Herd, died at his home in the Liberty vicinity last week. Interment at
Pulaski.
HICKMAN, Carl D. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Sep 1937
Not only the family, but the entire community, was shocked, late Wednesday
afternoon, when a message came that Highway Patrolman Carl D. Hickman, had been
killed in a collision between his motorcycle and a school bus, on the Highway
between Chattanooga, Athens, Tenn.
Mr. Hickman who had been in the Highway Patrol service, about seven years, and
all these years, stationed at Pulaski, had just been transferred to Athens,
McMinn County, on the Highway between Chattanooga and Knoxville. He hated to
leave home and friends for the new assignment, but obedient to orders of his
superiors, he started Tuesday, as we reported in the Citizen last week. It is
said he expected to meet the District Chief at Chattanooga, and remained there
till afternoon Wednesday. Then started on to Athens in company with W. H.
Winfrey, another Patrolman, who had been assigned to the same territory.
It is said they were going about fifty to fifty-five miles an hour when they
came up behind a school bus, the driver gave the signal that he was going to
turn out, but evidently Mr. Hickman failed to see the hand. The school bus
turned to the left, across the highway, just in front of the patrolman. And
Hickman crashed into the bus, about the rear wheel.
Winfrey saw the bus driver's signal, and barely succeeded in passing the bus. He
ran on fifty to seventy-five yards, before he could stop his motorcycle.
Returning, he found Hickman, dead on the Highway. His motorcycle was completely
wrecked, and the tire of the school bus, where it was struck, was wrecked. Only
five children were on the bus at the time, others having been left at their
homes. These and the driver escaped injury.
Two State Revenue men happened to come by on their way to Chattanooga, just at
the time, and they rushed Mr. Hickman's body to a Hospital, as quickly as
possible, but he was dead on examination at the hospital.
Mr. Winfrey reported to his District Chief, and he in turn reported to the State
Chief at Nashville, who called Dr. W. W. Martin to break the news to Mrs.
Hickman.
Arrangements were quickly made for the Undertaker at Chattanooga to embalm the
body, and Bennett-May and Company, went for it with an ambulance. They were
accompanied by Mr. Patterson and a committee of Masons, Aubrey Hagan, Master of
the Lodge, G. B. Abernathy, Treasurer, and Stokley Nelson. Returning they
reached Pulaski about 2 o'clock Thursday morning.
Funeral services were held at the Episcopal Church Friday afternoon at the
Episcopal Church, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Thomas F. Thrasher, rector
of St. Peters Church, Columbia, officiating. Members of the Highway Patrol,
served as pall bearers, and as an escort of honor to the cemetery. The Masonic
Lodge assembled at the grave and conducted the ritualistic burial service.
Mr. Hickman was a member of the Episcopal Church, and a vestryman. He was a
Mason, Senior Warden, of his home lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite
Consistory, and of the Shrine. He was a man who made friends, and retained them.
He is survived by his wife, who was before marriage, Miss Josephine Patterson,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Patterson, Jr., and by his little daughter, Mary Jo
Hickman. Also his mother, Mrs. W. B. Hickman.
HILL, Ben W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Feb 1937
Ben W. Hill, 68, who has been a citizen of Pulaski since October 1935, died
suddenly of heart trouble at his home, Thursday morning, January 28, at 3
o'clock, of heart trouble.
Mr. Hill had been apparently in better health than usual, lately, Wednesday
evening he ate a hearty supper. Then after supper had a play with the children
at home. After playing till almost bed time, he suggested that all be quiet a
little while, and took the family Bible and read a passage for the children. The
all retired as usual. Late in the night he was awakened, and as stated above,
died about 3 o'clock.
Funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon followed by
interment in Maplewood. Rev. Elkins, Stout and Johns, all took part in the
funeral service. Mr. Hill had been a member of the Baptist Church for about
forty years.
The family formerly lived in Mt. Pleasant, but removed to Pulaski in 1935, to be
near his work. He was engaged in the timber business, and during his residence
here has bought large quantities of hard wood, such as walnut, sugar tree, and
other woods for which there has been good demand.
Mr. Hill is survived by his wife and eleven children, forty grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
HINDMAN, Mattie Jones The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Sep 1939
Mrs. Mattie Jones Hindman, widow of the late Thomas J. Hindman, died Thursday,
September 14, at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. B. Short, following an attack
of pneumonia.
Mrs. Hindman was a kind, Christian woman, in the prime of life . She was noted
for acts of kindness and charity. She and her sister, sang beautifully together.
And for many years provided most of the music at many funerals. The also sang in
the choir at the Methodist Church of which both were faithful members.
After funeral services at the Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. A. Morgan, the frail body was laid beside other
members of the family in Maplewood Cemetery. The scene was impressively silent
and beautiful. A glorious sunset at the close of day, and a grave covered with
beautiful flowers, as the bereaved family and friends, with bowed heads,
tenderly consigned the body to the embrace of mother earth.
Mrs. Hindman is survived by one brother, Lew Jones, one sister, Mrs. Buford
Short, and by a number of nieces and nephews.
HODGE, Belle Stephens The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1937
Mrs. J. D. Hodge, 45, of the Aspen Hill section, died late Friday night, January
8th at Pulaski Hospital, where her seventeenth child was born. The infant did
not live. The mother and baby were buried in the same grave Saturday at a rural
cemetery near Tullahoma, in which locality the family formerly lived. Her
husband and twelve children survive. The children are: C. E., Hennretta, Edith,
Eunice, Sara, Lois, Willa Dean, J. .D. Jr., Raymond, James A., Tommie Lee and
Mrs. J. A. McNeese, all of Aspen Hill community. She is also survived by Mrs.
Vaughn and Miss Omegia Stevens, sisters and a brother or two all of Coffee
County and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
HOLBERT, Louvenia Tinnon The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Jun 1936
On Monday, June 8th the angel of death crept softly into the home of Mrs. Con
Lanier and called her precious darling mother, Mrs. W. A. Holbert, who had been
ill for seven weeks. She became a member of the Methodist Church early in life.
The passing from our midst of this beautiful character leaves a vacancy that can
never be filled. She was a good Christian mother and ever taught her children
right. After funeral services by her pastor, Rev. Trotter, she was lid to rest
beneath a mound of beautiful flowers in the Zion Cemetery. All that loving hands
could do was done but God called and she left her earthly cares to do her
Master's Will. She leaves to mourn her loss four children, seven grandchildren,
three brothers and one sister and a host of friends and relatives. Her children,
Mrs. Harry Wheeler, Mrs. Con(Ada) Lanier, Mrs. Wiley McKnight, and Willie
Holbert. Her brothers, Fayette, Alex and John Tinnon all of Giles County and
sister, Mrs. Jim Fleeman of Texas. She was 74 years, 3 months and one day old.
Was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Tinnon and was married to Albert
Holbert in 1886. He preced her to the grave fifteen years ago. She was laid to
rest by his side. On Friday morning she called her daughter, Mrs. Harry Wheeler
to her bedside and told her Jesus was taking her home and all she minded was
leaving them so sad and lonely. Grieve not dear ones for you can meet her across
the Great Divide.
HOLBERT, William A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Jul 1939
William A. Holbert, 49, died suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday morning at 1
o'clock at his home near Odd Fellows Hall. He had been in apparently good health
and had plowed all day Tuesday. He awakened his wife making a struggling noise.
She got up to see about him just as he drew his last breath.
Mr. Holbert was married to Miss Pearl Harwell in 1917. To this union four
children were born. A son preceded him to the grave six years ago. His widow and
three small girls survive; also three sisters, Mrs. Harry Wheeler of Pulaski,
Mrs. Wiley McKnight of Blue Creek, Mrs. Con Lanier of Odd Fellows Hall.
The remains were laid to rest in New Zion Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock-Blue Creek Cor. Marshall Gazette.
HOLLAND, Julia Ann The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Aug 1936
Mrs. Julia Ann Holland, 68 years of age, passed away Sunday July 26 at 3:30 p.
m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. J. Butts, Riversburg. On Feb. 7th she
was taken seriously ill with gall stone. She had suffered from jaundice for the
last ten weeks. Her eldest daughter, Mrs. J. B. Phelps of Rich Pond, Ky., has
nursed her during her entire illness. She leaves to mourn her loss one son,
Myles J. Holland of Rich Pond, Ky.; and two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Phelps, Rich
Pond, Ky., and Mrs. L. J. Butts of Riversburg.
Burial was at Fair View Cemetery, Bowling Green, Ky. We offer our sincere
sympathy to the bereft loved ones. This makes three of the family who have
passed away with in nine months. First, L. J. Butts, then J. B. Phelps, and now
Mrs. Holland, the mother. Her life crown has been won. Her work on earth is
done.
HOLLEY, J. M. "Mack" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Jun 1936
J. M. "Mack" Holley, 8r, died at his home in Childers Addition, Pulaski,
Thursday night, after a period of feeble health extending over several months.
Funeral services were conducted for him Friday, at Center Point, Elder Joe Clark
and Rev. Wyatt Harwell officiating after which the body was laid away in the
Center Point Cemetery, where many members of the Holley family are buried.
Mr. Holley was twice married and is survived by his wife and three children a
son, Howard Holley and two daughters by his former marriage.
HOLLEY, J. W. "Bill" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Jan 1939
J. W. Holley, familiarly known by his friends, as "Bill" died at his home in
Diana, Saturday afternoon, following a painful illness of several months
duration.
Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church, Rev. Vance Park,
officiating. Burial was in the Diana Cemetery.
Mr. Holley, in the prime of life was a prosperous farmer, owning at one time
some 1500 acres of good farming and pasture land.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Sam Holley of Cornersville; Ernie Holley of
Diana; and Will Holley of Red Oak; three daughters, Mrs. Lola Duckworth of
Cornersville; Mrs. Mabel Rudd of Diana and Mrs. Myrtle Eubanks of Elkton; three
brothers, Jim Holley of Lynnville; Henry Holley of Prospect and Joe Holley of
Frankewing, and three sisters, Mrs. Levi Reed of Pulaski, Mrs. Mollie Mitchell
of Petersburg and Mrs. Ida Pigg of Lynnville.
HOLLEY, Roy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 06 Nov 1935
Roy Holley, nineteen year old son of Joe Holley of the Diana community, was shot
and killed Sunday afternoon on the road between Diana and Center Point. The
shooting was done, it is said in the presence of several eye witnesses, by E. D.
Holley, forty-five, son of Bill Holley, and a cousin of Roy Holley.
E. D. Holley surrendered to Sheriff Joe Henry and is being held in jail. The
Grand Jury is now in session and will probably take action within a day or two.
The killing is supposed to have grown out of family trouble.
HOLLINS, May Black The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Nov 1939
Mrs. John A.Hollins, member of a prominent Tennessee family, died of a heart
attack at her home, 1112 Seventeenth Avenue, South, Nashville, Monday at
midnight.
Mrs. Hollins was before her marriage Miss May Black, daughter of Alexander and
Margaret Buford Black. She was born near Buford Station, Giles County. Her
ancestors were among the pioneers of that section. She was educated at Mrs.
Mack's Girls' School in Columbia and at Martin College in Pulaski.
After her marriage to John A. Hollins of Nashville, they spent some years in
Giles County, living at the old Alexander Black home. Later they moved to
Nashville. Mr. Hollins died in 1906.
Till the time of her death Mrs. Hollins took an active interest and part in her
home and the social life around it. She had long been a member of the Moore
Memorial Presbyterian Church, now Westminister, and was vitally concerned with
its work.-Banner
HOLLIS, Lell West The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Mar 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Cecil Hollis, 32, who died Saturday of pneumonia, were
conducted Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Church of Christ here by Elder Ben Harding of
Columbia.
Mrs. Hollis is survived by her husband, three children, and a sister, Mrs.
Carter Wells.
HOLT, Allen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 09 Feb 1938
Pulaski relatives have received notice of the death of Allen Holt, 71, native of
Pulaski, at his home in Montgomery, Ala., where he had been connected with the
Alabama Journal for the past ten years. Burial was in Birmingham Sunday. He had
lived for thirty years, before going to Montgomery, in Birmingham where he was
general superintendent of the composing rooms of the Age Herald. He began his
newspaper career when a young man in Pulaski, where he was connected with The
Pulaski (TN) Citizen at the time it was owned by the late General Laps D.
McCord.
Surviving are his second wife, Mrs. Katie Shannon Holt; three sons, Allen Holt,
Jr., Hartwell Holt and Marion Holt, all of Birmingham; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph
Wadeson of Birmingham and Mrs. Frank Powers of Montgomery; and nine
grandchildren.
HOLT, George W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Nov 1936
George W. Holt, aged 71, former Giles Countian, died Monday of apoplexy, at his
home near Mt. Pleasant. He was an employee of the International Agricultural
Corporation and a member of the Christian Church. His wife and several children
survive.
HOLT, Metta The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Oct 1939
Mrs. Metta Holt, 71, widow of the late John R. Holt, who was a brother of the
large Sixth District family of Holts, died Thursday October 5, and was buried at
Cedar Grove (Fogg Cemetery) Friday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Russell Boaz.
Mrs. Holt is survived by two sons and two daughters. Mack Holt of Louisville,
and a son living in California, who was unable to get here for the funeral.
Daughters are Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. Mahlon Mitchell.
HOLT, Mollie Maultsby The Pulaski Record 28 Sep 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Maultsby Holt, 75, who died in the Goodspring
Community were held Thursday afternoon at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, with the
pastor, the Rev. G. W. Baxter, officiating. Burial was in the Fogg Cemetery.
She was the widow of the late Tillman Holt and was the only surviving member of
the immediate family of the late Sam and Emily Tomerlin Maultsby. Surviving are
one daughter, Mrs. Carson Reed, wife of the Giles County circuit court clerk;
and one grandson, Tillman Reed of Nashville. Bennett-May and Company in charge.
HOLT, Ola May Bryan (Mrs. W. T.) The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 05 Mar 1930
Mrs. W. T. Holt of Bunker Hill died at her home Sunday morning after an illness
of about 16 months. After funeral services by Rev. S. H. McReynolds the
interment was at Bee Spring.
Mrs. Holt is survived by her husband and a daughter, Mrs. Howard Hughey, and a
brother, Sam B. Bryan of Bryson.
HOLT, Rebecca Ann Tenery The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Jul 1933
Mrs. Rebecca Holt who has been an inmate of the Hewitt Home for a long time,
died at the Home Tuesday afternoon, aged 73 years.
Funeral services are to be held at the Home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
services conducted by Rev. C. E. Patch, followed by burial at Bee Spring.
Mrs. Holt was twice married, and is survived by children of each marriage.
HOPKINS, Gray Jones The Pulaski Record 04 Jul 1934
Gray Hopkins, about 80 years of age, died at his home in Athens, Ga. Wednesday.
He was a native of this county and was a prominent stock dealer here for years.
He had lived in Georgia for about twenty years.
The body was brought back here for burial and services conducted at the grave
Friday afternoon at three o'clock by the Rev. J. K. Johnson.
Surviving him are his wife, formerly Miss Lee Bowers of Elkton; two daughters,
Mrs. Will Smith of Nashville and Mrs. Margaret Holman of Athens, Ga.; three
sons, James Hopkins, Bowers Hopkins of St. Louis and Will Hopkins of Athens, Ga.
HOUSTON, Mary Williamson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Feb 1936
After a lingering illness extending over about two years, Mrs. M. M. Houston
died Tuesday night at the Pulaski Hospital.
Mrs. Houston was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Tidwell, a sister of the late
Ozro Tidwell. Most of her married life was spent near Town Creek, Ala.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Pulaski Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. O. Largen, her pastor officiated, assisted by
Rev. G. A. Morgan.
Burial was in the family lot in Maplewood.
HOUSTON, Sarah E. Abernathy The OBITUARY: Giles County Record 15 Nov 1933
The death angel came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Houston of Pulaski,
Thursday morning and claimed for his own Mrs. F. N. Houston. She was born March
16, 1848 and died November 9, 1933. She had been blind for thirty-five years.
Song and prayer services were conducted at the home by brother Clifford Murphy.
The active pall bearers at the home were, R. L. Lewis, Clyde Young, Gilbert
Abernathy, Boone May, W. P. Butler and Guy Young.
The remains were brought here to Mt. Zion, where brother Wyatt Harwell of
Cornersville had charge of the funeral services. The active pall bearers at Mt.
Zion were, R. L. Lewis, Clyde Young, Guy Young of Pulaski, Tom Campbell of
Pisgah, R. L. Sutton and W. E. Jackson of Frankewing. She was laid to rest in
the Mt. Zion Cemetery beside her husband who preceded her to the grave several
years ago.
A beautiful character from us has gone on to meet her God. How we shall miss
her. Death is only a dream, how peaceful the slumber, how happy the awakening.
Her chair is vacant. Grandmother no more of your happy smiles from your sweet
face we shall see and, no comforting words from your lips. All is silent and oh
so lonesome here. But up yonder in Heaven your are happy and rejoicing. We are
going to meet you in the sweet bye and bye.
Granddaughter.
HOWARD, George Wesley The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 04 Jan 1939
Funeral services for George Wesley Howard, 78, retired farmer of Prospect, who
died Saturday at the Pulaski Hospital, were held Sunday at the home of his
brother, Ed Howard, Pulaski, and burial was in Prospect Cemetery, the Rev. H. B.
Brandon, pastor of the Prospect Methodist Church, officiating. Survivors are his
wife, one sister, Mrs. W. B. Davis of Prospect; one brother and seventeen nieces
and nephews.
HUGHES, Margaret The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Feb 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Hughes, 81, who died Friday at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Woodard at Baugh, Tenn., were conducted Saturday
morning at the residence. Burial was at Poplar Hill. Surviving are two sons,
Polk Hughes of Elkton and Carter Hughes of Campbellsville. Wilson Carter and
Company in charge.
HUGHEY, Kate The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Apr 1936
Mrs. Kate Hughey died at the Hewitt Home Monday after a brief illness. Funeral
services were conducted by Dr. G. A. Morgan and the Rev. H. H. Austin Tuesday
morning and burial was at Elkton. Mrs. Hughey's Christian life and character
will be cherished in memory by her friends and relatives.
HUTTON, Ellen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Mar 1939
Mrs. Ellen Hutton, age 56, died at her home in the Wales community, Tuesday.
Funeral and burial at Moriah at 2 o'clock Wednesday.
HUTTON, Roscoe C. The Pulaski Record 15 Feb 1933
Roscoe C. Hutton, aged 47, died at Central Hospital in Nashville Sunday. Mr.
Hutton was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whitfield of Prospect. He had been in
Nashville several years.
Funeral services were held at the Lynnville Christian Church at one o'clock
Monday with Elder Maurice Clymoere officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood.
HYATT, Beulah May McNeese The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 Dec 1939
Died at her home in Pulaski, Saturday, Dec. 23, Mrs. Will Hyatt. Survived by her
husband and three children. Funeral and burial were at New Zion, Sunday at 11
o'clock.
INGRAM, Cleveland Jr. The Pulaski Record 23 Feb 1938
Cleveland Ingram, Jr., 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Ingram, of the Aymett
Town vicinity, died at eight o'clock Friday morning of double pneumonia. He was
an outstanding student at Pulaski High School, from which he would have been
graduated next June, and was one of the leading athletes.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Thompson Chapel. Surviving are
his parents, four brothers, Malcolm Aymett, Robert Vernon, John Morris and James
H. Ingram; and two sisters, Mrs. Amos Hamlett and Mrs. Loyd Kirk, all of this
county.
Bennett-May and Co. in charge.
INGRAM, Elizabeth The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Feb 1938
Mrs. Elizabeth Ingram, 62, widow of J. B. Ingram, died at her home near Short
School on Chicken Creek Thursday night after a second stroke of paralysis. She
had been an invalid for more than ten year. She joined the Methodist Church in
early life.
Surviving are two sons, George Ingram of this county and Wallace Ingram of
Washington, Pa., and two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Black with whom she lived and
Mrs. John Stanley of Pittsburg, Pa.
Services were conducted at the home Saturday by the Rev. G. W. Baxter and burial
was in the Ingram family [Bradley] Cemetery. Bennett May and Company in charge.
[d/o Smith and Sarah Jane McDonald Ingram] [John Bee Ingram s/o Elihu and Emily
Caroline Stockton Ingram]
INGRAM, Grover Cleveland The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Feb 1938
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon for Grover Cleveland
Ingram, 63, who died Sunday morning at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville from the
effects of carbolic acid said to have been self administered on Wednesday
evening at his home in the eighth district. Conducting the rites at the Bennett
May Funeral Home where the Rev. A. R. Gibbons, and Rev. J. L. Taylor. Interment
was in the Maclin Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John C. and Sarah Roden
Ingram, and had lived in the Eighth District where he had been engaged in
farming all of his life. For many years, he was a district member of the Giles
County Board of Education and at the time of his death was a member of the
County Court of Giles County. He was a member of the Blooming Grove Methodist
Church, having joined in young manhood.
In 1907, he was married to Miss Elise Aymett who survives. Besides his wife, he
is survived by two daughter, Mrs. Amos Hamlett and Mrs. Loyd Kirk; four sons,
Malcolm Aymett, Robert Vernon, John Morris and James Harris Ingram, all of
Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Graves of Nashville and Mrs. Olin Cobb of
Pulaski, a brother, Robert Taylor Ingram of Pulaski and eight grandchildren.
IRVIN, John F. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jul 1937
John F. Irvin, 81 years of age, a native of Giles County, died at the Odd
Fellows Home at Clarksville, Monday, July 12. Was buried in the Home Cemetery
next day. He is survived by his wife, who was a Miss Campbell of the Minor Hill
section. Deceased was a near relative of the Harris family of the Prospect
section.
INGRAM, Albert Lee The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 01 Nov 1933
Lee Ingram died at his home between Brick Church and Diana Monday. Funeral
services were conducted at Pisgah Tuesday by Rev. T. E. Hudson. Burial at the
family lot at Pisgah. Mr. Ingram was a high class citizen, a good farmer and
good man, who will be missed.
INGRAM, Cleveland Jr. The Pulaski Record 23 Feb 1938
Cleveland Ingram, Jr., 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Ingram, of the Aymett
Town vicinity, died at eight o'clock Friday morning of double pneumonia. He was
an outstanding student at Pulaski High School, from which he would have been
graduated next June, and was one of the leading athletes.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Thompson Chapel.
Surviving are his parents, four brothers, Malcolm Aymett, Robert Vernon, John
Morris and James H. Ingram; and two sisters, Mrs. Amos Hamlett and Mrs. Loyd
Kirk, all of this county. Bennett May and Co. in charge.
JACKSON, Mrs. Charles P. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Nov 1937
Mrs. Charles P. Jackson, of Birmingham, Ala., died suddenly Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock with a heart attack. Mrs. Jackson had many friends in Giles County,
having been a regular visitor of Mrs. T. B. Wade since they were school girls.
JACKSON, Lucy Cole The Pulaski Record 27 Feb 1932
Mrs. Lucy Jackson, wife of Mason Jackson, died Saturday at her home at Minor
Hill after a long illness with tuberculosis. She had been confined to her bed
since September 8. She was 38 years old.
Surviving her are her husband; six children, four girls and two boys; four
brothers, Dr. W. H. Cole of Minor Hill, Dr. A. D. Cole of Loretta, John Cole of
Puncheon, and Jim Cole of Nashville; and one sister, Mrs. Fannie McCartney of
Minor Hill.
Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon at one o'clock and
burial was at the Lytle (Noblit) cemetery in that section.
JAMES, Bell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jan 1936
Mrs. Bell James, 88, died at her country home near Lynnville Saturday morning at
5 o'clock, after a lengthy illness.
She was one of the country's most honored citizens and left behind a worthy
family. She is survived by Mrs. Bud James, George James, John James, Henry
James, Morgan James, Jim and Dora, the two who have lingered with her through
days of pleasure and grief. Also a number of grandchildren.
Aunt Bell, as a number of her friends addressed her, lived a life worth while.
Every day brought sunshine in her home. It mattered not how gloomy, there was a
smile awaiting every one who was in her presence. Always ready to go to church,
"To know her was to love her."
She was the widow of the good old soldier, Bill James.
JAMES, Philip The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Aug 1936
Philip James, 17, young son of Henry James, who lives on a farm two miles from
Lynnville, committed suicide early Sunday night. When he did not come home at
the usual time his father began a search and found his body hanging by a rope
from a tree near the barn.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Elk Ridge
Cemetery, by Elder G. M. Knox. Willie Sands, coroner pronounced it suicide, no
cause for the rash act can be accounted for.
Survivors besides his father are one sister, Mrs. David Wells.
JETT, Johnny The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Jan 1937
Johnny Jett of the Blue Creek community, in the Sixteenth District, was fatally
injured on New Year's Day by a falling tree. He and his son were in the woods
cutting some trees. A tree on which the young man was working started to fall,
and the young man called for his father to look out. Apparently excited, he ran
directly into the place where the tree was falling, as it crashed to the ground
and was fatally hurt. He was rushed to the Pulaski Hospital, where he died.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jett, his wife, a son, Jack
Jett, and three daughters, Mrs. Howard Kingston, and Misses Lorene and Lockie
Jett, all of Giles County.
JOHNS, Robert J. "Bob" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 06 Nov 1935
Robert J. Johns, died last week at his home in Miami, Fla., of paralysis. The
body accompanied by his wife and a party of friends arrived here Saturday night
and burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery Sunday afternoon a large number of
beautiful floral tributes covering the grave.
Mr. Johns was a son of the late Jim Johns and went to Miami, Fla. about twelve
years ago and later was appointed to detective work and in addition, operated a
garage. He made an efficient officer and was successful in the garage and auto
business.
Surviving hin in addition to his wife, are his mother, who resides in Alabama, a
brother and sister, Dave Johns and Mrs. Joe Atkins of Pulaski.
JOHNSON, Infant The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Aug 1936
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Johnson died Sunday afternoon of
colitis. It was born June 25 and had not been very well in her short stay on
earth., which made her all the more dear to her parents. She leaves several
brothers and sisters and other relatives.
JOHNSON, Sydney The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Apr 1939
Sydney Johnson of the Bodenham community, died Sunday evening at the Pulaski
Hospital where he was brought in a critical condition, a week before.
Funeral services and burial were at Moriah, Tuesday at 2 o'clock, T. D.
Anderson, his friend and neighbor, conducted the service.
JONES, Buford H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Dec 1939
The shocking news was received here Thursday that Buford H. Jones, 54, had died
suddenly at his home, Auburn, N. Y. Mr. Jones' early life was lived here with
his parents, te late Mr.and Mrs. Thomas M. Jones, and like his father he became
a famous shoe salesman, and later became President of Dunn and McCarthy, Inc.,
manufacturers of the famous "Enna Jetick" Shoes.
Later it was learned that Mr. Jones had ended his life by shooting in the head,
with a shot gun, in his bath room at home. His wife was away from home at the
time, having gone into New York City for a visit.
No cause for the rash act is known, Mr. Jones was a prosperous business man, a
genial, pleasant gentleman. Had a good business and many friends.
The body was accompanied to Pulaski for burial by his wife, his brother,
Lawrence, who was associated with him in the shoe business at Auburn, and other
business friends and associates.
The funeral party was met at the Depot here, at 10:30 Sunday morning by a large
number of relatives and friends, and escorted direct to the Cemetery where the
body was buried on the family lot where repose the remains of his father and
mother. A brief burial service was conducted at the grave by Dr. G. A. Morgan.
A wealth of gorgeous florals, indicated the popularity of the deceased.
Mr. Jones is survived by his widow, and brother Lawrence, of Auburn, a sister,
Mrs. Leroy Springs of New York City, and a brother William K. Jones of Pulaski.
George White and Mrs. T. B. Wade of Wales, are cousins, their mothers being
sisters.
Mr. Jones never lost interest in Pulaski and Pulaski people. He made his annual
contribution to the church here. And at different times made contributions to
the little Museum. And a number of friends, including the editor of the Citizen
were always remembered with a Christmas greeting. Buford Jones will be missed.
JONES, Chester The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Jan 1936
Chester Jones, aged 53, died at his home in Brentwood Sunday. He is survived by
his wife, formerly Miss Patsy Starnes of Lawrenceburg and father. Funeral
services were conducted at his home Tuesday by the Rev. H. M Guynn of
Lawrenceburg, and the burial was at Lawrenceburg. Services at the grave were
conducted by the Rev. M. K. Harwell, of the M. E. Church, South.
Mr. Jones will be remembered as the author of The Hebrew Interlude, which ran
for several months in the Citizen about a year or more ago.
JONES, Carrie Smith The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Feb 1937
Mrs. Millard S. Jones died Friday at her home in Auburndale, Fla., and was
buried there. Her husband died a few years ago. She formerly was Miss Carrie
Smith, of the Stella locality and was an estimable woman.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Will Kimbrough and her son Wiley Jones.
JONES, Charles Perkins The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jun 1937
An Associated Press special from New Orleans Sunday, carries the following news
item of local interest:
Funeral services were held today for Capt. Charles P. Jones, 93, officer in the
army of the Confederacy and believed to be the last member of the original Ku
Klux Klan. He died Saturday.
Capt. Jones was born in Pulaski, Tenn., a son of Judge Thomas M. Jones, who was
a member of the first Confederate congress and a justice of the Tennessee
Supreme Court.
He was graduated from the law department of Cumberland University and from
Nashville Military School.
After the secession of Tennessee he joined the Confederacy as a volunteer
captain and for several years served as an aid on the staff of General Bushrod
R. Johnson, taking part in some of the hardest campaigns of the war.
He resigned his staff position and served as a line captain, being captured at
the Battle of Hatcher's Run.
Captain Jones in later years related that the Ku Klux Klan was formed in
Tennessee in his father's law office at Pulaski. The order first was conceived
as a social institution, he said.
Captain Jones later practiced law at Birmingham, Ala. and New Orleans, retiring
here.
JONES, Felix H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Sep 1939
Felix H. Jones, 84, died Friday at the home of his nephew, C. R. Park, following
an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Jones was a member of the large and prominent Jones family of Jones Branch
and Stella community. He was the son of the late John Lewis Jones. In early life
he was a successful farmer, served a time as deputy sheriff, and was a life-long
member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
With advancing years, he gave up active work on the farm, and came to Pulaski,
where he passed the time in association with friends. Some weeks ago, he
sustained a partial stroke of paralysis and has been confined to his room since.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Bennett-May Funeral Home. Rev. G. A.
Morgan and Elder Elmer Smith, officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill
Cemetery, where repose the remains of other members of the family.
Mr. Jones is survived by one sister, Mrs. Della Rogers, and several nieces and
nephews. His nephews served as pall bearers: Arthur Jones, John W. Jones, Elmond
Jones, Jim Jones, Claud Park, and Calvin Park.
JONES, Julia A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Apr 1936
Mrs Julia Ann Jones, aged 89, died Sunday night at her home in the Roberson Fork
locality, after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted at her late
home by Elder Joe Clark and burial was at the family graveyard.
Mrs. Jones was a fine type of the gentlewoman of the Old South and her death
closes a long and useful life whose influence will live on in the memory of her
relatives and friends. She was a devout member of the Christian Church and knew
much of the Bible by heart, having read it through many times. She also took
keen interest in current events.
Surviving Mrs. Jones are her daughter, Mrs. John Rogers and two sons, Jesse L.
Jones, City Attorney of Pulaski, and Robert Jones of Vernon, Texas.
JORDON, Mrs. W. N. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Aug 1936
Mrs. Jordon died at the home at Vinta last week, a fine woman, devoted wife and
mother, who reared her children in the right way. Sympathy of the section was
widely expressed, especially for the bereft aged husband, companion of long
years past.
JUSTICE, Frank C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Jan 1938
Frank C. Justice, one of the best and most successful farmers in the county, was
attacked by a bull in his barn on the Highway, just south of Milky Way Farms,
Sunday forenoon, and was so seriously injured that he died at the Pulaski
Hospital, Monday morning.
The story as we get it is, that Mr. Justice went to the barn, some distance from
the residence, to gather eggs. One nest was in a stall occupied by the bull. The
animal had been gentle and apparently Mr. Justice did not anticipate any danger.
He went into the stall with the bull and closed the door.
For some unknown reason, or without reason, the bull attacked the defenseless
man, broke the left arm, and apparently forced him against the wall, breaking
several ribs, and crushing the body, probably causing internal injuries.
Frank Thurman, cattle foreman on the Milky Way Farms, riding about looking over
the cattle, heard Mr. Justice calling for help, and galloped down on the farm
bridge over Richland and across the pasture, to where the fence runs near Mr.
Justice's barn. He crossed the fence, and ran to the barn, where he took in the
situation at a glance. He prized loose a board near the corner where Mr. Justice
was crowded into a close place. Caught him by one leg and pulled him through the
opening. Then hoisting him to his shoulder, set out for the residence. When more
than half way up the hill, Mr. Justice had partly recovered and asked Mr.
Thurman to let him down, saying he thought he could walk. And with the
assistance of Mr. Thurman, did walk to the house.
Mrs. Justice in the house, had not heard any outcry, and knew nothing of the
trouble, till she heard the men talking as they approached the house.
Mr. Justice was rushed to the Pulaski Hospital, where everything possible was
done for him. But he passed away Monday morning.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May and Company Funeral Home,
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. E. Trotter, of Olivet, officiating.
KELLY, Wylodean Defoe The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1931
Trenton, Tenn., March 14-Mrs. George L. Kelly, 25, died at her home in
Birmingham, Ala., and her remains were brought to Humboldt Wednesday to the
residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Defoe. Interment was in Poplar
Grove Cemetery, near Dyer, Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Kelly is remembered here as Miss Wylodean Defoe, having lived here during
her childhood and young girlhood. Her many friends here were shocked at her
unexpected death.
She is survived by her husband, George L. Kelly, Jr., and two small sons, one 4
years and the other 11 months of age. Mrs. Kelly leaves two brothers and one
sister.
Mrs. Kelly has visited Pulaski relatives and had a number of friends here who
regret her death.
KENNEDY, George The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Mar 1937
Funeral services for George Kennedy, 45, native of Giles County, were held at
Birmingham, Ala., Saturday. After the services, the body was sent to Lewisburg
Sunday, and burial was in the Bryant Cemetery near there.
Mr. Kennedy died Friday in Birmingham following an operation.
He is survived by his wife, his daughter, Miss Mignon Kennedy, his son, George
Kennedy, Jr., and three brothers, Herschel and D. Kennedy of Lynnville and
Reavis Brown Kennedy of Nashville.
KENNEDY, Herschel Lee The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
Herschel Lee Kennedy, 46, farmer of the Lynnville community, son-in-law of W. N.
Garrett, of Pulaski, died at the Pulaski Hospital Saturday after a short
illness.
Funeral services were held at Lynnville Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, at the
Presbyterian Church of which he was a member. Rev. R. S. Henderson, the pastor,
officiating.
Mr. Kennedy is survived by wife, who was before her marriage, Miss Wilma
Garrett, and three children, and two brothers.
KENNEDY, Kittie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Mar 1937
At the early dawning of the morning, February 24th, at the home of her sister,
Mrs. R. L. Parsons, Decatur, Ala., the beautiful spirit of a devoted sister,
Kittie Kennedy, slipped peacefully away from loved ones and many friends, to
find a happy hme in "our Father's House" where there will be no more suffering,
no more death. She will be sadly missed not only in the home, but by many
friends who knew and loved her. It was her greatest pleasure to scatter flowers
along the pathway of all. Early in life she joined the Methodist Church South,
and was a devoted, consecrated, active worker in the cause of Christ. Thursday
morning a prayer service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. T. F. Hawkins, at the
home of her sister in Decatur.
The remains were brought back to Pulaski, and interred in the family lot at Mt.
Moriah, near the loved ones who had preceded her. Services were conducted by
Rev. T. E. Hudson, W. O. Largen and Doctor Hawkins of Decatur.
Words fail to express our appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us. The
beautiful, comforting words spoken by Brother Hudson, the prayers of Brother
Largin and Brother Hawkins, and the many, many lovely flowers, wish we could
personally thank each one.
One sister, Mrs. Parsons, of Decatur; two brothers, R. P. Kennedy of Colorado
Springs, Colo.; J. T. Kennedy of Pulaski, survive. Also nieces and nephews, Mrs.
Wayne Long, Mrs. Royce Powell, and son, Mrs. H. H. Binting and daughters,
Imogene and R. P. Kennedy, Jr. of Colorado Springs.
W. B. Short, Ozro White, Garland Holt, Tom Pittard, Sol Cohn and J. Lee Shores,
pall bearers.
In behalf of the family, we sincerely thank you for every expression of sympathy
and love.
Her brother, J. T. Kennedy.
KIDDY, James Henry The Pulaski Record 2 Apr 1941
Funeral services for James Henry Kiddy were conducted at Puncheon Church of
Christ by Rev. Noles, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Burial was in Noblit cemetery.
He was 61 years, 5 months and six days old. He leaves to mourn his death, his
second wife, Mrs. Irene Taylor Kiddy; three children, Grady of Minor Hill, Mrs.
Dock Estep of Columbia, and Clarence Kiddy of Arkansas; seven grandchildren;
three sisters, Carry Kiddy, Mrs. Walter Davis, and Mrs. Dallas Jackson all of
Minor Hill. About three weeks ago he confessed to the Church of Christ. We know
he is in the hands of the Lord. Bennett May in charge.
KING, Etha Polly The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Apr 1937
Mrs. Etha Polly King while on a visit to her friend, Mrs. J. C. Holley, in the
Wales community, died suddenly Wednesday morning.
KING, Viola Phelps The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Apr 1936
In the early morning hours on April the eleventh, a beautiful life of nearly
seventy-eight years in devotion to all that was good came to a close here and
entered a richer, more abundant life beyond.
Mrs. Viola Phelps King was born at Elkton, Tenn., October 7th, 1858, and was
married to John Wilkes King, December 18, 1879. To this union two children were
born, who are left to grieve for her. The daughter, Mrs. Erskin Stevenson, of
Bryson and the devoted son, Hansard King of Gallion, Ala., with whom she made
her home in recent years and declining health.
The following grandchildren survive: Misses Ruth and Cornelia Stevenson of
Washington, Mrs. Garland Turner of Nashville, Tenn., William Erskin and Herbert
Stevenson of Bryson, Texas, and George King of Gallion, Ala.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. K. Brown, of Petersburg, assisted by
Rev. J. C. Elliotte of Delrose.
The body was laid to rest by the remains of her beloved husband in the Bethany
Cemetery.
KIRBY, Maggie Seargeant The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Oct 1933
Mrs. Maggie Seargeant Kirby, age 69, widow of J. F. Kirby, passed away after
suffering a second stroke of paralysis at her daughter's, Mrs. F. H. Bass of
Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 1.
Mrs. Kirby united with the Presbyterian Church early in life, later bringing up
her family in the Methodist Church. She possessed a fine personality and was a
true Christian mother.
Mrs. Bass arrived with the body Wednesday, Oct. 4. Funeral services were
conducted by Bro. Morgan, at 2 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy Young.
Burial at Maplewood Cemetery.
She leaves three children to mourn her loss, C. S. Kirby, Mrs. F. H. Bass, both
of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Guy Young of Pulaski. Also thirteen grandchildren and
two sisters, Mrs. Katie Chapman, Bartow, Fla., Mrs. Brutus Mabry, Vicksburg,
Miss.
KNOX, Sam A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1931
Sam A. Knox, 70, died Wednesday at his home near Lynnville after a short illness
of pneumonia. He had been in declining health for the past year. He was a highly
respected and well known citizen. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church of
which he was a member.
Surviving him, besides his wife, are two sons, Joe and Julian Knox, and one
daughter, Mrs. B. W. Campbell, all of this place; one brother, Robert Knox of
Burnett, Texas; and two sisters, Mrs. Ann Woodward of Claude, Texas and Mrs. W.
E. Allen of Cornersville.
KOUNCE, Betty The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 May 1937
Funeral rites for Miss Bettie Kounce, 81, who died in Nashville, where she had
lived for about fifty years, Friday, were held at Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski
Sunday, Rev. G. A. Morgan officiating. She was born and reared here. Her father,
John Kounce, was a Sheriff of Giles County before the Civil War.
Surviving are two sisters, Miss Annie Kounce of Nashville and Mrs. John F. Drury
of Flomaton, Ala. She was an aunt of David W. Blow.
LaFAN, Lula Richardson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Mar 1936
Mrs. J. J. LaFan died Wednesday at her home in Greenville, Texas, according to a
telegram to Mrs. Alex Black. A number of people here knew Mrs. LaFan and she
spent some time with Mr. and Mrs. Black last summer. She was Miss Lula
Richardson before marriage, a cousin to M. Richardson and Mrs. Alex Black. The
burial will be at Greenville. Mr. LaFan died several years ago.- Lawrenceburg
News Mrs. LaFan once lived here and was the wife of a photographer.
LANCASTER, G. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Mar 1937
Dr. G. W. Lancaster died at his home at Pisgah, Giles County, Sunday afternoon,
and was buried there, Monday afternoon.
Dr. Lancaster died at Pisgah all his life, and succeeded his father who was a
merchant and practicing physician there before him.
Dr. Lancaster is survived by his wife and a son, his brother and sisters have
preceded him to the beyond.
Pulaski Citizen March 17, 1937 In Memory of Dr. G. W. Lancaster
The Pisgah Community was much saddened by the passing of Dr. Lancaster. He lived
practically all his life at Pisgah--the little village he so greatly loved: and
for around fifty years he practiced his profession. One cannot calculate in
material means the inestimable good this kind Samaritan did in administering to
the sick.
He was a missionary indeed--having gone through hot and cold--much of his life's
work was without compensation. He was not a perfect man--he had his faults, as
you and I, but there was never a more devoted father and husband.
The Doctor was a man of culture and refinement, having read and studied until
near the end, and it made him flexible to any form of society.
The people will miss this useful, kind and sympathetic man, for the services he
rendered to all classes was great.
May God bless and care for his family. Allen Aymett, Sr.
LANIER, Mary Ingram The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Jun 1936
The community of Odd Fellows Hall was shocked by the death June 5th of Mrs. W.
A. Lanier. She suffered a heart attack and only lived a few minutes. Her Master
called her to come. She looked up in the face of her son, Con, and said, "Well
I'm leaving you all now." A precious one from us is gone, a vacancy is left that
can never be filled. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, seven children,
thirty-two grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She was the daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs.Wes Ingram. Her children are Con and Brown of Giles
County; Cleve Lanier, Mrs. Morgan Nix, Mrs. Jim Nix and Mrs. Charlie Bates, of
Ethridge and Everette of Alabama. She was a good woman, a loving wife, a darling
mother and often said she was ready to go. So when the death angel stole softly
into the home of her dear companion and bid her come she did not have long to
say farewell. She took up her cross and now she waits on that bright shore to
welcome her sorrowing loved ones home. Grieve not dear ones for God has a home
prepared for all.
Her burial was at Ethridge where she lived until recently. She was 69 years, 8
months and 25 days of age.
There was a large crowd attended the funeral on Saturday.
LaRUE, J. A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Nov 1936
Dr. J. A. LaRue, 86, died at his home on East Hill, Pulaski, Tuesday afternoon,
following a stroke of paralysis sustained about a week before.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock at the residence Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. J. K. Johnson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial at
Maplewood.
After attending school at Lewisburg he studied medicine at Baltimore, and spent
ten years as house physician in a private hospital in Baltimore.
He did not like the idea of taking up the regular practice of the profession in
the mountainous country of West Virginia, especially at that time when the
Doctor had to make long trips on horseback, over mountain trails. He subscribed
for some papers, among them The Pulaski (TN) Citizen, with a view of gathering
information about the community. He located first at Gainesville, Ga. But after
a few years came to Pulaski, and had been a resident of the community ever
since.
He was active and successful in the practice of his profession. An continued to
practice longer than most men are able to continue work.
Dr. LaRue was a devout member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he had been a
ruling elder for many years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by a son, Liles LaRue, and a daughter, Mrs. Eugene McPeters. Also
by his second wife who was before marriage Miss Minnie Voorhies.
LaRUE, Minnie Voorhies The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Aug 1939
Mrs. Minnie LaRue, widow of the late Dr. J. A. LaRue, died at her home on East
Hill Thursday evening August 10, age 65.
Mrs. LaRue was a beautiful girl in her younger days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Milton Voorhies.
She and her husband, Dr. LaRue, were in charge of the Austin Hewitt Home for a
number of years. But retired before the death of Dr. LaRue.
Surviving, are two sisters, and two brothers. Also, a daughter and son of Dr.
LaRue by his first marriage.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. J. K. Johnson,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in charge. Burial at Maplewood Cemetery.
LEGG, Alice Smith The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Nov 1936
The Bethel community suffered a great loss in the passing away of one of its
most aged and estimable citizens on Thursday November 12, when Mrs. Alice Smith
Legg, wife of William Andrew Legg died of pneumonia at her home, after a
lingering illness. Mrs. Legg had lived a beautiful Christian life and had been a
consecrated member of the Methodist Church since her girlhood days and her
memory and influence in her home and community will long be felt by her family
and all who knew her. The deceased was born in Alabama, but had lived in Giles
County for more than 59 years. She was 75 years of age and until recent months
had been an active member of her family circle.
Funeral services were conducted at the Bethel Methodist Church Friday afternoon,
Nov. 13th by the pastor the Rev. W. B. Brandon with interment at the Legg
Cemetery near Leggtown, Ala. Others who survive her beside her husband are two
sons, Wesley and Smith Legg; three daughters, Mrs. George Meadows, Mrs. Roy
Meadows and Mrs. Willie Meadows, all of Bethel; five grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
LEONARD, Goodrum The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Jan 1936
Goodrum Leonard, son of Hart Leonard of Brick Church, and who himself was a
resident of Tennessee during his boyhood, but for some years has been residing
in Birmingham, Ala., was killed in an auto wreck near Jasper, Ala., Tuesday
night. The accident was the result of a truck collision. Three other men were
also killed and two others were injured.
Mr. Leonard has many relatives and friends in this county, being related among
others, to A. M. Duncan and family. __ Lewisburg Tribune
LEWIS, Lula M. Johnson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Aug 1939
Mrs. Robert E. Lewis after a short illness passed away at her home in Pulaski,
Wednesday evening, August 16.
Mrs. Lewis was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnson, who lived in the
Tarpley community. She became the second wife of Mr. Lewis, some twenty years
ago, and was a kind affectionate mother for his little girls.
Mrs. Lewis was a consecrated Christian woman, and a member of the order of the
Eastern Star.
The funeral was conducted Friday afternoon at the Bennett-May and Company
Funeral Home, Rev. G. A. Morgan, officiating. Burial at Maplewood.
LEWIS, Margaret The Pulaski (TN) Citizen __ Feb 1939
Mrs. Margaret Lewis, who was 92 years old, died at her daughter's, Mrs. Taylor
Cole, Saturday evening of paralysis and heart trouble. She had been an invalid
for several years, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Services were
held at the home by Rev. Turpin of Bryson. Burial was at Green Oak Cemetery
beyond Bodenham. She leaves several children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Cornersville undertakers were in charge.
LOGAN, Edgar P. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Mar 1937
Edgar P. Logan of Raleigh, North Carolina, died on the morning of March 2nd, the
youngest son of the late Dr. and Mrs. L. P. Logan, of Prospect, Tenn.
His remains were met at the train Wednesday night by loving friends and
neighbors, who bore the body to he home of his sister, Mrs. I. B. Howard,
Prospect.
Services were conducted from the Methodist Church by Rev. B. H. Brandon,
Thursday afternoon.
His body was laid to rest in the family lot by those loved ones that preceded
him under a mound of beautiful flowers.
He had been in declining health for several years.
He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, and is survived by two sisters and
two brothers, Mrs. I. B. Howard, Charles S. Logan, J. P. Logan, all of Prospect;
and Mrs. T. H. James of Nashville, several nieces and nephews.
LOLLAR, Lillian McPeters The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Jan 1937
Mrs. Lillian McPeters Lollar, 21, wife of E. H. Lollar, died here Tuesday night
at the hospital after a brief illness.
She is survived by her husband; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McPeters; two
sisters and four brothers.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. Minnie LaRue. Burial was in Pulaski Cemetery.
LONG, Willie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 04 Jan 1939
Willie Long who has been an employee of the town of Pulaski about fifteen years,
died about 11 o'clock Wednesday, Jan. 4, at his room upstairs at the Town Hall,
where he had been since Friday when he suffered a heart attack.
Mr. Long was a good, dependable worker, and made friends of those with whom he
came in contact.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John M. Greene, and her husband of
Nashville. And two brothers, Clarence Long of Nashville, and Henry Long who is
somewhere in Michigan.
At time of going to press, funeral arrangements had not been made. Mr. Greene
had been here with Mr. Long., but no plans would be made until arrival from
Nashville of Mrs. Greene and Clarence Long who were expected sometime about the
middle of the afternoon.
Mr. Long rested well Tuesday night, and was thought to be improved Wednesday
morning. But the heart became weaker, and ceased to beat, about 11 o'clock.
LOYD, Madra R. The Record 18 Feb 1931 Frankewing "Iris McKnight"
We were all sorry to hear that Mrs. Luther Loyd of Nashville was dead. Before
her marriage to Mr. Loyd, she was Miss Bass, a sister of Woodly Bass here and
Gus Bass, of Blooming Grove. Her body was laid to rest in the Pisgah Cemetery to
await the Resurrection morning.
LUFEY, Prudie Lewis The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Apr 1939
Mrs. Prudie Lewis Lufey died on Wednesday of last week, rather unexpectedly,
after a brief illness at her home in Detroit, age thirty years. Mrs. Lufey had
resided in Detroit for four years and was very popular as was attested by the
immense throng who attended her funeral in Detroit, and many beautiful florals
were sent. Burial services were conducted at the Bennett-May and Company Funeral
Home Sunday, and burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, a large number of sorrowing
relatives and friends attending.
Mrs. Lufey was attractive and amiable and beloved by many friends. Surviving are
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lewis, her husband, and two sisters, Mrs.
Lidsay White, of Austin, Texas, and Mrs. Mamie Phillips of Detroit who have the
sympathy of many friends.
LUNSFORD, Mrs. Ripley The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 May 1937
Mrs. Ripley Lunsford, one of the best known and popular women in Limestone
County, died in Athens Sunday night after an appendicitis operation a week ago.
She had been chief recording clerk at the Probate Judge's office for seventeen
years.
Funeral services were conducted at the First Christian Church Monday afternoon
by the Rev. R. L. Harrell with burial in the city cemetery.
LYTLE, Mary Noblit The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Nov 1936
Mary Noblit Lytle, aged 75, wife of W. F. Lytle, passed away at her home in the
Minor Hill vicinity on the morning of October the thirty-first. She had been in
failing health for many months.
Funeral services were held in the home on Sunday afternoon. At which Elder E. O.
Coffman and Elder Claude Thomas officiated before an extensive crowd of friends
and relatives. Mr. Jim Cox also made a brief talk in which he paid high and
ingratiating tribute to the deceased as his life long friend and neighbor.
Burial was in the old family cemetery above the home.
Mrs. Lytle was born and reared in the community. She had lived for fifty years
in her childhood home, the old Noblit homestead, in which her family has lived
for more than a century.
She was a disciple of Christ, having been baptized by Elder J. T. Harris
thirty-one years ago. Being of an affable and cheerful nature, she had many
loyal and deeply cherished friends. She is survived by her husband, W. F. Lytle;
three daughters, Mrs. Noah White, Mrs. A. F. White, and Dr. Mary Lytle, all of
Birmingham, Ala.; two grandchildren, her little granddaughter, Carolyn White,
and a grandson, Lytle White, both also of Birmingham.
MADRY, William J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Apr 1936
Columbia, Tenn.-April 21- William James Madry, 81, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Henry Wilburn late last night.
A native of Giles County, he was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of
Christ at Aspen Hill.
Surviving are his daughters, Mrs. Henry Wilburn of Columbia, and Mrs. H. C.
Fairbetter of Evansville; his sons, Jerome Madry of Columbia, Murton Madry of
Nashville, Noble Madry of
Memphis, Raymond L. Madry of Batesville, Miss., and one brother, Theo Madry, of
Howe, Texas.
The funeral will be held at the home of Mrs. Wilburn at 11 o'clock Wednesday
morning by Elder F. C. Sowell. Burial will be in the Aspen Hill Cemetery.
MALONE, Hettie Ann The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
Mrs. Hettie Ann Malone, living in North Pulaski, on the Brick Church Road, was
found dead, sitting up in a chair when her husband, John Malone, local merchant
and former rural carrier came in home Friday evening. Mrs. Malone had not been
quite well for some time. But was apparently well as usual. Evidently she had
been sitting where she could look out of the window. And possibly had fallen
asleep, as it is said her eyes were closed, naturally, as if in sleep. Evidently
the heart stopped, and she died as she was, without a struggle. Mrs. Malone was
66 years of age.
After funeral services Sunday afternoon, at the Baptist Church of which Mrs.
Malone was a member, conducted by Rev. R. A. Johns, the pastor, the body was
laid away in Maplewood Cemetery.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Malone is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lindsay
Waldrum, of Nashville, and five sons, Earl of Glasgow, Ky., Dave of Atlanta,
Ga., E. J. of Lawrenceburg, and Clarence and Leonard of Pulaski.
MANGRUM, James Robert The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 May 1935
James Robert Mangrum, 18, who underwent an operation May 17 for a ruptured
appendix, died Friday night at nine o'clock. He was a Tennessean carrier and was
a member of the graduating class of Central High School.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Mangrum, three sisters and one
brother.
Funeral services were held at four o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Baptist
Church, with the Rev. R. A. Johns, pastor in charge. Burial was in Maplewood
Cemetery.
MANGRUM, Tom The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Aug 1936
Tom Mangrum, 56, died at his home in the north end of town Tuesday morning at
6:30, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the
Baptist Church, with the Rev. R. A. Johns conducting. Mr. Mangrum was affiliated
with the Baptist Church, the J. O. U. A. M. and the Odd Fellows.
Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Lillie Roberts and the following children:
Mrs. Hezzie Thomas of Russellville, Ky., Miss Ethel Mangrum of Pulaski, William
Wayne Mangrum of Pulaski, and Mrs. Ozro Petty, of Waverly, Tenn.
MANSFIELD, Mrs. Lee The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Nov 1939
About six years when the family of Lee Mansfield moved to the Prospect
community, Mrs. Mansfield was not well and on Nov. 8th she lost the fight and
went on to a land where there is no pain. She was always hopeful with every trip
to the Doctor or any change in treatment, and she was patient, but naturally
long to be up and do her own home duties. For eight years she suffered from high
blood pressure and had several light strokes. Her last illness lasted a week.
Her four children were with her during that time and with their father were
present when the end came. They are James, Mrs. Mitchell of Delrose, Mrs.
Raspberry of Nashville and Morris of Memphis. There are two grandchildren. She
several brothers and sisters and a large number of relatives and friends. She
was a good neighbor and enjoyed company very much.
Only 57 years seems a short life, but she was blessed while here on earth with
such devoted children and family ties.
The large crowd present, and the beautiful flowers were both laurels to the life
she had lived. Elder I. C. Elkins conducted the funeral assisted by Elder Swann.
The writer extends much sympathy to those lef so lonely. We must submit to God's
will. He does all things for the best.
MARKS, J. B. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jun 1937
J. B. Marks, a Giles County merchant the greater part of his long, active life,
died at a Nashville Hospital Thursday. The remains were brought to Pulaski for
burial Friday. Mr. Marks was about 73 years of age. And for several years was
engaged in the mercantile business at Tarpley Shop. Later, he removed to
Delrose, and was in business there for several years. Still later, he came to
Pulaski and engaged in buusiness at the John Long stand, near the old bridge at
the south end of South Second Street. Finally, as the infirmities of age came
on, he retired from business.
Mr. and Mrs. Marks were the parents of twelve children, seven boys and five
daughters: Fred Marks of the Argentine Republic, Joe and Lewis Marks of Houston,
Texas, J. B. Marks, Jr. of Nashville, Perry Marks of Decatur, Ala., Hughey and
Luther Marks of Pulaski; mrs. J. B. Cobbs of Arkansas Pass, Texas, Miss Lucy
Marks of Nashville, Mrs. T. O. Ayer of Columbus, Ga., and Mrs. L. B. King of
Newark, N. J.; two brothers, Claude and J. E. Marks, both of Giles County also
survive.
After funeral services by Rev. G. A. Morgan, the body was laid away on the
family lot in Maplewood.
MARKS, Adella Kimbrough The Pulaski Record 12 Oct 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. Adella Kimbrough Marks, 74, who died Monday at her
home in the Tarpley section, were held Tuesday with the Rev. John K. Johnson and
the Rev. R. H. Brandon officiating. Burial was in the Marks Cemetery at Tarpley.
She is survived by her husband Odie Marks and one son, Clinton Marks of
Prospect.
MARKS, Dovie Kirkland The Pulaski Record 12 Oct 1938
Funeral services for Mrs. Clinton Marks, 44, who died at her home in the Liberty
Community Friday night was conducted by the Rev. Bill Brandon at the Liberty
Methodist Church Saturday afternoon. Burial was in the Nelson Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Inez and Mrs. Birdie Lee Marks, two
sisters, Mrs. D. N. Scott and Miss Ruth Kirkland, both of Liberty; and two
brothers, M. J. Kirkland of Pulaski and Bose Kirkland of Prospect. Wilson Carter
& Co. in charge.
MARKS, Mattie Hughey The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1936
Mrs. Mattie Hughey Marks, 68, wife of J. B. Marks, died at her home here
Saturday night. She is survived by her husband, seven sons, Fred C. Marks of the
Argentine Republic, Joe and Lenis Marks of Houston, Texas, J. B. Marks of
Nashville, Perry Marks of Decatur, Ala., and Hughey and Luther Marks, of
Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. J. R. Cobbs of Aransas Pass, Texas, Miss Lucy
Marks of Nashville, Mrs. T. O. Lacy of Columbus, Ga., and Mrs. L. B. King of
Newark, N. J.; and one sister, Mrs. Mollie Witt of Dallas, Texas.
Funeral services were held at the Pulaski Funeral Home at 2 o'clock, Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. A. Morgan, followed by burial at Maplewood
Cemetery.
MARKS, Pansy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Nov 1936
Miss Pansy Marks, aged about 32 years, died about 6 o'clock Tuesday morning at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Marks, after an extended illness,
during which all was done that could be done for her comfort and recovery. She
was a member of the United Methodist Church.
She is survived by the following named sisters and brothers: Mrs. Phil Lacy of
Americus, Ga.; Mrs. L. B. King of Newark, N. J.; Mrs. J. B. Cobb of Texas; and
Miss Lacy Marks of Nashville; Hughey and Luther Marks of Pulaski; Fred Marks of
Dallas, Texas; J. B. Marks, Jr. of Nashville; Perry Marks of Decatur, Ala.; Joe
and Lennis Marks of Houston, Texas.
The funeral will take place at the residence Thursday afternoon with burial at
Maplewood.
MARTIN, Julia Mahoney The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Jun 1936
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Martin, 89, who died near Lynnville early
Saturday morning will be held at the residence at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning
conducted by the Rev. F. M. Keathley, pastor of the Methodist Church at this
place. She was a member of the Catholic Church.
Following the funeral here, the body will be carried to Nashville where Catholic
services will be held and burial at Calvary Cemetery.
She was born in Ireland and came to this country when she was three years old.
Mrs. Martin was formerly Miss Julia Mahoney, sister of the late Tom Mahoney and
first married Tom Murphy and then John Martin. Her only survivors are one niece,
Miss Gladys Murphy of Nashville and Hugh Murphy of Tallahassee, Fla.
MARTIN, Willis The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jun 1939
Willis Martin, the colored man who was the lifelong servant and devoted friend
of the late Thomas Spofford, after a period of poor health extending over
several years passed away the other day.
After the death of his "young master" who was about his age, and who was his
play mate as a boy, there was not much left for Willis to live for. Like some
others, he outlived his generation.
MAY, Louise Short The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Feb 1937
Members of the family and friends were grieved and shocked Sunday to learn of
the critical illness of Mrs. Rivers Boon May. She had been on a visit with her
daughter.
At the time pneumonia first developed she with her daughter at Jackson. She was
hurried to St. Thomas Hospital at Nashville, where everything possible was done
for her. But the progress of the disease was rapid. She died about 8:00 o'clock
Monday evening.
The body was removed to Pulaski, where funeral services were held at the
Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. G. A. Morgan officiating. Burial was at
Maplewood. A large crowd and a great wealth of beautiful florals, gave evidence
of the popularity of this good woman.
Mrs. May was a good wife and mother, a member of the United Methodist Church,
and had a large circle of relatives and friends. She is survived by her husband,
R. B. May, one son and two daughters, all grown up and married, and by two
brothers, W. B. Short and Jim Short.
McLIN, Colmo Sutton The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Jun 1930
Colmo Sutton McLin, the son of Mr. And Mrs. J. W. McLin died Tuesday morning
June 3 at the Central Hospital at Nashville, age 24 years, 10 months and 22
days. He had been in bad health for several months and hod gone to Nashville for
treatment.
He had been a member of the Methodist Church of Frankewing since early boyhood.
He was a Christian boy and a lover of home. He was loved by all that knew him.
He shall be missed in the community.
The remains were brought from Nashville Tuesday to Frankewing by Bennett May &
Co. Funeral services and burial were held at Frankewing Wednesday.
He is survived by his parents Mr. And Mrs. J. W. McLin and the following
brothers and sisters: Emmett McLin, Mrs. G. C. Wakefield, Mrs. E. M. Reed, Lee,
Dave and Marie McLin and other relatives and friends.
McLIN, Hattie Sutton The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jul 1937
The dawn of each new day brings something to remind us that happiness in this
life is only momentary. For again the dark angel of death has held out its hand
and beckoned. So out from the care of relatives and friends and down through the
dark valley of the shadow of death went Mrs. John W. McLin July 17, 1937. Mrs.
McLin was 62 years of age and has been in declining health for several years.
She has fought the battle of life bravely and gallantly. She passed away at the
home of her daughter in Madison, Tenn., where everything that loving hands and
medical authorities could do for her. She professed religion and joined the
Methodist Church at Mt. Zion many years ago.
Funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Sunday
afternoon by the Rev. Andy Largen and the remains were interred at the Mt. Zion
Cemetery.
Surviving to mourn her loss is her husband, John W. McLin and six children,
Emmett, Marie and Mrs. G. C. Whitfield of Frankewing; Mrs. E. M. Reed of
Madison; Lee of Old Hickory and Dave of Nashville. Two sisters and two brothers,
Mrs. Chas. N. Luna; Mrs. B. F. Brown; Charlie and Lee Sutton all of Frankewing.
Also twelve grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews and a host of friends are
left to pick up the broken threads and endeavor to live lives to resemble a
lighted beacon.
MEADOWS, Jennie Davis The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Mar 1939
Mrs. Jennie Davis Meadows, 82, widow of the late Dr. John Meadows of the Bethel
community, died at the Lawrenceburg Hospital Thursday afternoon, where she had
been taken about two weeks previously when she fell and broke her hip.
Funeral services were held at Bethel, Friday, by Rev. B. H. Brandon. Mrs.
Meadows had long been a consistent member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John Davis, of Lawrenceburg, and three sons,
Will, George, and Esq. Roy Meadows, all living in the old home community, about
Bethel.
MEDEARIS, Harvey D. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Aug 1936
Harvey D. Medearis, one of the leading citizens and business men of Pulaski, was
found dead in the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, Wednesday morning.
Mr. Medearis walked away from his home, so it is said, about 10 or 11 o'clock,
Tuesday evening. He had been talking with his mother for a time. Then he went up
to his apartment and read the paper for awhile. He told the family he was going
out for a walk. And did not return.
Wednesday morning when Collier Webb, salesman, and Claude Jones, the negro man
who operates the bottling machine came as usual at 6:30, to start the days work,
Mr. Medearis had not returned to the home, and naturally the family were anxious
about him. Mrs. Medearis, his mother, came in the car with Claude, while Mr.
Webb drove the truck. Mrs. Medearis had a key to the front door of the plant,
which was used when necessary, at any time Harvey was away.
Mrs. Medearis and Claude entered the plant. Claude started back toward the
bottling machine when he saw the body sprawled on the floor. He turned toward
Mrs. Medearis, raised both hands, and said, "He is here." Mr. Webb, entering at
the time, caught Mrs. Medearis, to keep her from falling, and eased her to a
chair.
Dr. Booth, the Sheriff, and a few intimate friends were called. The body was
lying on the back, the pistol, a 32-20 which was usually kept in the drawer of a
desk in the office, was lying near the out-stretched hand, and a bullet hole
over the heart and one empty chamber in the pistol were the mute witnesses to
the tragedy.
A guest in the hotel heard a pistol shot about midnight, which may of may not
indicate the time. The Doctor said he had been dead several hours.
Mr. Medearis was a member of the Christian Church, a Past Master Mason, a member
of the Shrine Club and took an active interest in the lodge. He served in the
Marine Corps, in the World War, and was active in the American Legion.
He prepared a Will a few weeks ago which was witnessed by W. B. Romine and John
B. Wilkes. But there was nothing to suggest that any thing out of the ordinary
was contemplated. He also left notes, one to the minister, and one to his wife.
He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter. Also, his mother, a sister,
Mrs. Bennett Eslick, and a brother, John Medearis, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Mr. Medearis was actively interested in all civic matters, and will be greatly
missed in the community. He was in the prime of active business life, about 44
years old.
Funeral services will be conducted at the residence on Third Street, at 5
o'clock Thursday afternoon.
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Dec 1936
He was born at Fayetteville, Tenn. December 16, 1890, but grew to maturity in
Giles County, where he made and held many warm and personal friends.
MERONEY, William N. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Mar 1939
Died Thursday afternoon, March 16, at a Nashville infirmary, William N. Meroney,
age 65 years.
Survived by the following children, John Meroney of Chicago, Ill., Burrow
Meroney of Paducah, Ky., Richard Meroney of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Margaret
Morgan of Nashville and three brothers R. E. and C. G. Meroney of Memphis,
Tenn., and A. M. Meroney of St. Louis, Mo.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, March 18, at 3:00 o'clock
conducted by Rev. H. H. Wise. Interment at Spring Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Meroney lived in Pulaski several years ago where he worked at the trade as a
barber. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Earheart took Miss Anna June into their home when she
was a little girl, and have treated her as one of their own little girls.
McCLOUD, Jesse R. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Apr 1936
Jesse R. McCloud, aged 78, well known farmer and stock dealer, died at his home
at Lynnville Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock after having been ill for three
weeks.
Mr. McCloud was a lover and breeder of ______ horses and was widely known
throughout this section. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at his home conducted by the
Rev. R. S. Brown and burial was at Lynnville.
His son, Ned McCloud, of Lynnville, is the only survivor. Columbia Herald
McCLOUD, Ned Bills The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Sep 1937
Ned Bills McCloud, 43, who died Saturday night at the home of his cousin, Mrs.
Ernest Henry of Lynnville, were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the
Lynnville Methodist Church of which he was a member, conducted by the Rev. S. M.
Keathley and the Rev. R. S. Brown of Petersburg. He was the son of the late J.
R. McCloud, a former director of the Bank of Lynnville, and a prominent breeder
of fine harness horses, and Mrs. Nanie Martin McCloud.
He attended school at the University of the South and Vanderbilt, and was
graduated in law at Georgetown University in Washington, D. C. He was a member
of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Mr. McCloud was a Mason, a veteran of the World
War of the Thirteenth Division and saw two years service in France. He was the
last member of his immediate family but is survived by four aunts, Mrs. B. M.
Coker, Mrs. Betty Coker, and Mrs. George James of Lynnville, and Mrs. J. J.
Akers of Franklin and one uncle, Tom Martin of Birmingham, and a large number of
cousins.
McCLURE, Andrew W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jul 1936
Andrew W. McClure, father of John B. McClure, for many years engaged in the real
estate business with various firms in Nashville, died at 12:10 o'clock Sunday
morning at a Nashville hospital following an illness with angina pectoris since
last Wednesday.
Mr. McClure, who was for many years connected with R. W. Bratton and Company and
more recently with J. M. Whitsett and Company, came to Nashville as a boy from
his home near Murfreesboro.
Born April 17, 1860, Mr. McClure was the son of the late Dr. John L. Webb and
Mrs. Margaret Norris Webb of near Murfreesboro. His mother died when he was
quite small at the close of the Civil War and he was taken to live and later
adopted by James McClure of Nashville, a friend of his family. He was given the
name of McClure and was thus known through his entire business career here.
Mr. McClure was married in 1897 to Miss Carrie Smith of Pulaski, sister of Mrs.
Gil T. May, who died 30 years ago. To this union was born one son, John B.
McClure who survives him. Other survivors include his sister, Mrs. Sam A. Hayes
of Columbia, and his brothers, J. Hunter Webb of Nashville, and J. A. Webb of
Mexia, Texas.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at the Finley Dorris
Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. A. J. Morgan. Burial was in Maplewood
Cemetery at Pulaski at 2 p. m.
McCLUSKEY, J. H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Feb 1939
J. H. McCluskey, age 89, died Monday night at 12 o'clock at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. W. T. Rochell, in the Poplar Hill community, near Prospect.
Services at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon at Prospect.
Mr. McCluskey is survived by his daughter, Mrs. W. T. Rochell, of Poplar Hill
and a son, Frank McCluskey of Huntsville.
McCORD, Ella The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Aug 1937
Miss Ella McCord, age about 90, died at the Hospital, Friday afternoon, August
13.
After funeral services at the grave by Elder Eler Smith, the body was laid away,
Saturday, August 14, in Maplewood Cemetery where lie the remains of other
members of the family.
Miss Ella was the last remaining member of one of the old time families of
Pulaski. Her father was Will McCord. And the family was related by marriage with
other prominent families. But death and removals had left Miss Ella practically
alone.
In later years she became almost blind. And in her case death comes as a relief.
McCORMICK, E. C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Sep 1936
Prof. E. C. McCormick, familiarly called "Coach" nickname for Colston, aged 79
years, died suddenly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Atha Bass, on the Brick
Church Road about 3 or 4 o'clock, Friday morning, of a heart attack.
Mr. McCormick had been a school teacher, most of the time in Giles County, for
more than fifty-six years. And during all those years, he never missed a day
from school on account of sickness, weather, or anything else. Was never late,
never took a dose of medicine, and never called a Doctor to see him, or
prescribe for him.
He was in many respects a very remarkable man. Enjoyed perfece health. He was
probably the oldest consecutive reader of the Citizen. His father was a
subscriber when he was a baby and kept up his subscription continuously. When
Mr. McCormick married and established a home of his own, he subscribed for the
Citizen, and continued his subscription as long as he lived. A few times when he
taught school elsewhere, he would always have his paper sent to him.
Mr. McCormick was a member of a large family, six brothers and three sisters. He
was also the father of nine children, five sons and four daughters. He is
survived by three sons, and two daughters. Surviving sons are Colston, Allen and
Houston. Daughters, Mrs. Atha Bass and Mrs. Stacy Burns.
He is survived by two brothers, Dr. Richard McCormick of Waco, Texas and Dr.
Porter McCormick of Greenville, Pa. Prof. Roy Collins of Pulaski is a
half-brother. Their mother, a daughter of Colston Abernathy, first married a Mr.
Collins, who died young, leaving a baby son. Later she married Harvey McCormick.
Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Wallace Birdsong, Pulaski, and Mrs. W. M. Oliver,
Waco, Texas.
Mr. McCormick lived most of his life in the Pisgah Community. He was a member of
the United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge.
Funeral services were held at Pisgah Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. R.
D. Angel, the local pastor, and Rev. G. A. Morgan of Pulaski, officiating.
Burial was on the family lot at Pisgah where repose the bodies of his deceased
wife and four children, with burial service of the Masonic order, conducted by
Pulaski lodge of which he had been a faithful member, since Bradshaw lodge gave
up its charter, a few years ago.
McCURRY, Robert L. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
Robert L. McCurry, 34, Highway Inspector, was found dead in his roon at the home
of Mrs. W. B. Hickman, Sunday evening, about 5 o'clock.
Mr. McCurry's home was at Dover, Tenn. and the Undertaker came from there for
the body, which was taken to Dover for the funeral and burial.
The deceased is survived by his wife and a little daughter.
McGREW, Ben F. The Pulaski Record 17 Mar 1937
B. F. McGrew, business leader, church official and former bank president, died
at his home a mile west of Pulaski on the Vale Mills Road Tuesday morning at
9:30.
Mr. McGrew was the largest individual land owner and tax payer in Giles County.
He had for many years been engaged in various successful enterprises. He was the
owner of the old Pulaski Roller Mills. He was a partner in the old grocery firm
of McGrew and Tidwell. He built, operated and still owned at the time of his
death the first ice factory ever built in Pulaski. He owned at one time the
water works system of Pulaski and sold his plant to the municipality some years
ago.
Mr. McGrew dealt extensively in stock, in cotton, and other commodities. He was
for many years an official of the now defunct Citizens Bank. He was a director
for many years, was vice-president for about ten years and became president of
the institution in 1920. He resigned after a few years to attend to other
business interests.
He was an Elder in the Pulaski Presbyterian Church and was a Master Mason.
Mr. McGrew was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McGrew. He was born in
Pulaski, and was educated here and in Knoxville. His first wife was Miss Nannie
Speer. She died in 1915. In 1917 he was married to Mrs. Jennie Murray English,
who survives. Survivors also are a half-sister, Mrs. Minnie Bouldin of Los
Angeles, Calif., a foster sister, Mrs. A. Gerstel of Louisville, Ky.; two
nieces, Miss Margaret Wallace of Nashville and Mrs. Will Hagan of Elkmont, Ala.,
and the following nephews: Hugh Wallace of Kansas City, Joe and Robert Bouldin
of Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Pulaski
Presbyterian Church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. John K. Johnson. Burial
was in the family lot at Maplewood Cemetery.
McGREW, Robert Emmitt The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Feb 1939
Robert Emmett McGrew, aged 75, died at his home in Riverside Wednesday afternoon
at 5:30 o'clock after several weeks of illness. He was born and reared in Giles
County but had spent several years in Franklin before coming to Columbia.
Mr. McGrew was an automobile upholsterer and repair man and until his health
prevented he was an active member of the South Main Street Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizzie B. Tarpley McGrew. The funeral was held
this afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the South Main Street Cumberland Presbyterian
Church by the pastor, the Rev. E. Rueb. Pallbearers were W. J. Nesbitt, Sam
West, A. R. Adkisson, A. L. Clark, Judge Ewing Kannon and Kuhn Johnson. Burial
was in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski.-Columbia Herald, Jan. 26.
McGREW, William James The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Nov 1930
Will J. McGrew, eldest son of William Neal and Louisa Whitley McGrew passed away
at his home in Dayton, Texas, on Wednesday, Nov. 12th.
He had been in ill health for some months, the result of flu which had
undermined his health. Loved ones had been hopeful of his recovery until a few
weeks past, when his steady decline became evident, and his painracked body
could bear no more, he gave up the struggle, and fell asleep to awaken in
eternity, with the saints immortal, where sickness and where dwell his sainted
father and a precious angel baby. He left behind him the comforting assurance,
"tell mamma I've met my Saviour face to face. I'm alright, and ready if the
summons comes."
Besides his wife, and five children all of whom are grown except one, he leaves
an angel broken hearted mother, one brother, and three sisters. Burial was in
his home town Dayton.
He lived a life of services for others, oblivious of self and the necessary care
of his health. A dutiful and devoted son, husband, father and brother, never so
happy as when ministering to the pleasure and happiness of those he loved. Our
dear one, you could not, shall not be forgotten. Sister
McKNIGHT, Ennis Lane The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Dec 1939
Ennis Lane McKnight, aged 74, died at his home in Pulaski on the 29th of
November following a short illness.
He is survived by the following children: Miss Edna McKnight, Mrs. Elmer Reese,
Mrs. Victor Pitts, Wiley McKnight, Robert McKnight, and Wilson McKnight. Also is
survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Burial Thursday, November 30.
McKNIGHT, William Mortimer "Bill" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Nov 1934
W. M. "Bill" McKnight, died at home on the Highway north of Pisgah Saturday, and
was buried with funeral services at Pisgah at 2 o'clock Sunday.
Mr. Montgomery was a good farmer and a good citizen and will be greatly missed
in the community where he has been a leading citizen for many years.
McLAURINE, Henry Martin The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Oct 1939
Dr. Henry Martin McLaurine, aged 85, died last night at his home at Lynnville
after a long illness.
Youngest son of the late Franklin Taylor and Ann Laird McLaurine, he was born at
Lynnville, Nov. 14, 1853, and had lived there all of his life, and as widely
known and highly esteemed throughout that section.
Dr. McLaurine graduated in medicine in the class of 1876 at Vanderbilt
University. He practiced at Lynnville for about 50 years.
He was married in 1898 to Miss Sarah Andre Scott who died Nov. 22, 1928. He is
survived by one son, Henry M. McLaurine. Dr. McLaurine's only daughter, Eleanor
McLaurine died in 1926.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Lynnville Cemetery Tuesday morning at
10:30 o'clock.-Columbia Herald
McLIN, Hattie Sutton The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jul 1937
The dawn of each new day brings something to rein and in that happiness in this
life is only momentary. For again the dark angel of death has held out its hand
and beckoned. So out from the care of relatives and friends and down through the
dark valley of the shadow of death went Mrs. John W. McLin July 17, 1937. Mrs.
McLin was 62 years of age and has been in declining health for several years.
She has fought the battle of life bravely and gallantly. She passed away at the
home of her daughter at Madison, Tenn., where everything that loving hands and
medical authorities could do for her. She professed religion and joined the
Methodist Church at Mt. Zion many years ago.
Funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Sunday
afternoon by the Rev. Andy Largen and the remains were interred at the Mt. Zion
Cemetery.
Surviving to mourn her loss is her husband, John W. McLin and six children:
Emmett, Marie and Mrs. G. C. Whitfield of Frankewing, Mrs. E. M. Reed of
Madison, Lee of Old Hickory and Dave of Nashville. Two sisters and two brothers,
Mrs. Charles N. Luna; Mrs. B. P. Brown, Charlie and Lee Sutton all of
Frankewing. Also twelve grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews and a host of
friends are left to pick up the broken threads and endeaver to live lives to
resemble a lighted beacon.
McMASTERS, Kate O. McConnico The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Jan 1936
Mrs. L. D. McMasters died unexpectedly at her home near Bodenham Thursday night.
Funeral services at Moriah, conducted by Rev. T. E. Hudson. Burial at Maplewood.
She was a devoted member of Moriah Church, and will be greatly missed in the
home, in the community and in the church. She was active in promoting all the
better things in the community and church. The sympathy of many friends go out
to the devoted husband and only child.
McPHATE, Louise Neely The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jan 1936
Word has just been received here of the sudden death of Mrs. J. A. McPhate at
her home in California.
Mrs. McPhate was before her marriage, Miss Louise Neely. She is survived by her
husband and three children, and one sister, Mrs. A. W. Deane of this city.
Mrs. McPhate, as a child and young lady, lived in Pulaski. She was the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Neely, and will be remembered by many middle aged people.
McQUIGG, Martha Ann Evans The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jul 1936
Funeral services for Mrs. Abner McQuigg, 92, were held Sunday at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. Reece Dugger, where she died Saturday, conducted by Elder
Ben Harding, pastor of the First Church of Christ in Columbia.
She was formerly Miss Martha Ann Evans and was the last surviving member of a
large Giles County Family. Mrs. McQuigg was a member of the Church of Christ.
Burial was at Lynnville Cemetery.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Tom Will, Mrs. Reece Dugger and four sons,
Jesse McQuigg of Culleoka, Addison McQuigg of Alton, Okla., John McQuigg of
Nashville and Terry McQuigg of Stiversville.
MEHARG, Emma Grigsby The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Oct 1937
News was received here of the death of Mrs. Emma Grigsby Meharg which occurred
recently in Plainview, Texas following a long illness. She was the daughter of
the late and Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Grigsby, was born and reared near Lynnville and
made her home here until the family moved to Texas several years ago.
Mrs. Meharg was Texas, first woman Secretary of State and active for more than
30 years in fostering progress of civic, educational and church affairs in
Plainview and the South Plains area. Mrs. Meharg, a great granddaughter of
Patrick Henry of Revolutionary War fame, was born in Tennessee in 1877, and
following her marriage to S. W. Meharg in Italy, Texas, came to Plainview. For
several years, she taught school here. Mrs. Meharg, who served as Secretary of
State form 1925 to 1927, during Mrs. Miriam Ferguson's first term as governor,
was the first woman to organize a session of the Texas legislature. At the time
of her death, she was a member of the Texas Technological College board of
regents, a post she held for a number of years. Active in local affairs, she was
the first president of the first woman's club organized in Plainview, was a
charter member of the First Presbyterian Church and was an honorary member of
the Plainview Business and Professional Women's Club.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Grigsby, and one daughter,
Mrs.Mary Nan Gamble of Washington, D. C. She is also survived by an aunt, Miss
India Grigsby of Lynnville and a large number of relatives in Nashville.
MERRITT, John M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Sep1931
John M. Merritt, aged 69, died at his home in Pulaski Friday afternoon, and his
burial took place Sunday afternoon at Minor Hill after funeral rites conducted
at the residence by Elder J. T. Clark of Chattanooga.
A man of energy and business ability, Mr. Merritt successfully conducted a
general store at Minor Hill for a number of years and also served as postmaster
there. He was a man of integrity and generous impulses. Several years ago, he
sustained a paralytic stroke which partially incapacitated him in life's
activities, though he continued in business for some time before removing to
Pulaski where he resided several years, having bought the Ben Childers home
place. And during his residence in Pulaski, he continued the management of his
business affairs. He bore his affliction patiently and cheerfully and rejoiced
in the devoted attention of his wife and the affection of his children and the
association of friends who called to visit with him.
His wife survives as do the following named children: Mrs. Alva Hargrove of
Nashville; Ulva Merritt of Chattanooga: Miss Verna Merritt of Miami: Miss Mary
Merritt of Pulaski: and Adrian Merritt of Giles County. T. L. Merritt and Mrs.
J. G. Fullerton of Nashville are surviving brother and sister.
Active pall bearers were: Walter Foster, Dr. R. E. Warren, R. E. Dotson, Herbert
White, Carson Vaughan and Will Haney.
Honorary pall bearers were: W. C. Gant, Petersburg, Byrd and Matt Wilson,
Fayetteville, Noble White, Tom Stone, David Rhea, Sr., Dan Anthony, R. H.
Harris, R. B. Collins, H. W. Butler, B. E. Holt, Flautt Worley, Vernon Eslick,
Elvin Smith and A. Sam Abernathy.
Singers: Jim Rambo, Jack Abernathy, Edgar Ball, Barney Clements, Miss Rebecca
Gilbreath and Mrs. Flournoy English.
MILES, Mrs. P. P. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 May 1937
A wire from Waxahachie, Texas, Saturday morning announced the death of Mrs. P.
P. Miles, on Friday afternoon, May 14. Mrs. Miles was a native of Giles County,
the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Abernathy, and made her home in Tennessee
until a few years ago. She was in her ninety-third year and was an aunt of W. R.
and J. Cayce Abernathy and Mrs. John A. Gilbert. She leaves two sons, John and
Lee Miles, and grandchildren and great grandchildren to mourn her loss. Mr.
Miles died several years ago.
MINATRA, Tommie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Aug 1937
Miss Tommie Minatra, 75, died Monday night at the family home at Bunker Hill.
Funeral services were held at the residence at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Burial was in the family cemetery. Miss Minatra is survived by one brother,
Presley Ward Minatra, well known farmer, and two sisters, Misses Bell and Mattie
Minatra, all of who lived at the family home.
MINATRA, David Winfield "Tucker" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 May 1939
Tucker Minatra passed away May 18th. Funeral services were conducted at home in
Bunker Hill May 19th at 2 p. m.. He was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery in
Pulaski.
In his going away we feel that we have lost one of our best citizens. He leaves
behind a large family of children and a wife, Mrs. Fannie Bennett Minatra. Born
to them were ten children: Mrs. Ina Osburn, Mrs. Melva Poston, Mrs. Blanch
Sumners, Mrs. Lera McCracken, Mrs. Claudie Loyd, Mrs. Nora Harwell. Sons: Guy,
Earl, Clay, Tullo. Fifty grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
MITCHELL, Cully The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Dec 1934 "Good Citizen Dies"
Cully Mitchell died Sunday afternoon at the Pulaski Hospital following an
operation for appendicitis. His burial took place Monday at Bee Spring after
services by the Rev. J. Walter Cobb. Mr. Mitchell was a leader in church work
and is survived by his second wife and two children.
MITCHELL, Gibson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1937
The death angel visited Friday afternoon and claimed Gibson Mitchell. Rev.
Osborn of Bryson conducted the funeral services Sunday at the Bee Spring Church
of which he was a member. His body was laid to rest in the Bee Spring Cemetery.
Surviving him are his wife and six children, Floyd, Henry, John Allen, Reta Mae,
Pauline and Mary Lou; three brothers, Ross of Bunker Hill, Laurence of
Petersburg, and Robert of Ardmore; three sisters, Mrs. Coleman McCowan, Mrs.
Charley McCowan of Bunker Hill, Mrs. Virgil Gatlin of Texas; two half-sisters,
Mrs. Jim Bevels of Delrose, Miss Tommie Mitchell of Petersburg and a number of
friends. Mr. Mitchell was a fine citizen and neighbor. He will be missed in his
community. He was sick a week with pneumonia.
MITCHELL, M. P. G. "Gent" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Jul 1933
M. P. G. Mitchell "Gent" Mitchell who for many years has been a successful
farmer of the Dog Branch community, six miles south of Pulaski, died at his
home, Tuesday morning. Mr. Mitchell was a good farmer and stock man. Recently on
account of age he has been less active, but he will be greatly missed in the
community where he has been a leading citizen these many years.
MITCHELL, Rucker The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Aug 1937
Rucker Mitchell of the Stella community died Sunday afternoon at the Pulaski
Hospital, following a surgical operation early in the week.
Mr. Mitchell had been sick for sometime with infection of the ribs and had
undergone minor operations without relief. Last week the surgeons removed three
of the infected ribs. And a few days after the operation pneumonia developed,
which terminated fatally.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter and three
brothers.
MOATES, Earl The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Jun 1937
Earl Moates of the Moriah community died Tuesday, and was buried Wednesday,
after funeral services at Moriah. Mr. Moates was about 58 years of age, and is
survived by his wife, who was before marriage, Miss Harris.
MONTGOMERY, W. M. "Bill Pulaski Citizen November 21, 1934
W. M. "Bill" Montgomery, died at home on the Highway north of Pisgah Saturday,
and was buried with funeral services at Pisgah a 3 o'clock Sunday.
Mr. Montgomery was a good farmer and a good citizen and will be greatly missed
in the community where he has been a leading citizen for many years.
MOORE, Fields The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Jan 1937
Fields Moore who left Riversburg several years ago died at his home in Valdosta,
Ga., Thursday night, Jan. 14th. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James
Moore. Funeral services were held for him in Pulaski Saturday afternoon.
Surviving are three brothers, Will, Guy, and James and five sisters, to whom we
extend sympathy.
MOORE, Stephen Petty The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 31 Mar 1937
Stephen Petty Moore, died Sunday at his home in Pulaski, aged 88 years.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence Monday afternoon at 1:30 by
Rev. G. A. Morgan. Burial at Maplewood.
Mr. Moore was one of very few Confederate Veterans left in the County. Indeed,
so far as we know, there is but one Veteran survivor of the Confederacy left.
That is M. T. Abernathy, venerable father of J. B. Abernathy, who continues in
good health. If any reader of The Citizen knows another, we would be glade to
get a report on him.
When the editor began publishing The Citizen in the spring of 1894, there were
more Confederate Veterans in Giles County, than there are now members of the
American Legion. But as the years have gone by, they have passed one by one,
until very few remain.
MORGAN, Lawrence The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jun 1937
Lawrence Morgan, a young man who had worked with the bridge crew on the L. & N.
Railroad until failing health forced him to give up his job, died at his home in
south Pulaski Wednesday, June 9, and was buried at Aspen Hill Thursday.
Mr. Morgan was a good workman, and a good citizen. He was not married, but is
survived by his father, George Morgan, two sisters, Mrs. Bird Hardin of Diana
and Mrs. Oscar Ward of Pulaski, and three brothers, Will Morgan, Aspen Hill,
John Mitchell Morgan and Pat Morgan, of Pulaski.
MORROW, Alice Kimbrough Brown The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Dec 1939
Columbia, Tenn., Dec. 4-Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Brown Morrow, 70, who
died Sunday at the home of her son, Eugene Brown, near Campbellsville, in Giles
County, were held today at the Big Creek Church of Christ, conducted by Elder
Joe T. Clark. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mrs. Morrow was a daughter of the late James and Sarah Petty Kimbrough, and had
been a member of the Big Creek Church for 47 years. She was first married to W.
H. Brown, who died 21 years ago, and later to W. H. Morrow, who survives.
Other survivors are two sons, Eugene Brown of Campbell Station, a member of the
Giles County court, and James A. Brown, principal of the Enterprise School in
Maury County; seven grandchildren and a brother, E. R. Kimbrough of
Lawrenceburg.
MORROW, Luther B. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Nov 1937
Death came at 6:40 o'clock Monday morning to Luther B. Morrow, aged 66,
prominent farmer Campbellsville, who had been ill for the past two weeks.
Mr. Morrow, who was well known in Maury and Giles Counties, was a native of
Maury County, but had spent most of his life in Giles, although continuing to
own a farm in Maury. He was a life-long member of the Church of Christ and had a
great host of friends.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Harriet E. Morrow; his sons Prof. C. C. Morrow, of
Columbia High School, and Clyde Morrow, of an adjoining farm, and his daughters,
Miss Vena Morrow, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Miss Vassie Morrow, of Dothan, Ala., and
Misses Sadie and Selma Morrow, of Campbellsville. A brother, J. Clint Morrow;
and a sister, Mrs. Uri D. Joines, both of Houston, Texas, and seven
grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be at the Church of Christ at Campbellsvillle at 12:30 p.
m. Tuesday, conducted by Elder J. E. Thornberry.
MOTLOW, Jane Daniel The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Sep 1936
Just as the News goes to press word is received that Jane Daniel Motlow,
fourteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Motlow of Mulberry, died this
morning at 7:30 o'clock. She had been ill for several years.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed at the time this information was
received.
-Lincoln County News
Mr. Motlow was formerly a Massey School student, and Mrs. Motlow is a sister of
Mrs. R. C. Herbert and Rogers Tacker. Friends regret their bereavement.
MURFREE, R. L. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Feb 1936
R. L. Murfree, sixty-five, of the Bodenham community, died Monday February 3, of
heart trouble.
He was a consistent member of the Christian Church. Funeral services were held
Wednesday at Lynnville, followed by burial in the Lynnville cemetery.
Mr. Murfree is survived by his wife and seven children.
MURPHY, Susan McKissick The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Feb 1937
Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. Feb. 16-Mrs. Susan McKissick Murphey, 86, died at her home
in the Enterprise community, near here, Sunday night, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Murphy was a native of Maury County and a member of the Spencer's Hill
Church of Christ.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Logue, Mrs. Ada Colvett, and Mrs.
Susie Held, all of Mt. Pleasant, Route 1. And seven sons, Robert T. and Charles
M. Murphy, Durango, Colo., John Clarence Murphy, Iowa Park, Texas, Dr. E. M.
Murphy, Ashville, N. C., B. H. Murphy, Nashville, J. Clifford Murphy, Pulaski,
and E. J. Murphy, Mt. Pleasant, Route 1.
Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 10 a. m. Elder Ben Harding of
Columbia, conducting the services. Burial in Spencer's Hill Cemetery.
Those from Pulaski attending the services were, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Aymett, Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. J. Clifford Murphy, and Miss Rachel
Murphy.
MUSGROVE, Lizzie Oliver The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Nov 1939
Will Musgrove of Hunter, Colorado was here last week to visit his niece Mrs.
Charles Napier and other relatives. He had been here only three days when his
wife was taken suddenly ill at home, and he went back at once. His wife passed
away, and was buried at Lawrenceburg, Wednesday. Three or four children survive.
Mr. Musgrove resided at Bodenham twenty years ago. He moved to Arkansas and
later to Colorado. Mrs. Musgrove was Lizzie Oliver.
NEAL, Elizabeth M. Neely The Pulaski Record 4 May 1932
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Neal, aged 81, died at the Pulaski Hospital Monday morning.
She had been in the hospital for several weeks, following an accident at a local
store, when she fell down some steps and fractured her hip. On account of her
advanced years she never recovered and complications ensued.
Funeral services were held at Moriah at which place the body was interred. Mrs.
Neal's home was in the Bodenham section. She was a widow and is survived by
three sons, King, Lewis and Ed.
NEAL, George W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Mar 1937
George W. Neal, Giles County farmer, died Monday, March 22, at Elkton.
After funeral services at the Methodist Church at Elkton the body was laid away
in Elkton Cemetery.
Mr. Neal was 65 years of age, a good citizen and a good farmer. He is survived
by two brothers, Will and Floyd Neal.
NEAL, George William The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Apr 1955
Funeral services for George William Neal, 87, retired merchant of Giles County,
were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Bennett May Funeral Home,
conducted by Elder Virgil Bradford, minister of East Hill Church of Christ.
Burial took place in the family lot in Aspen Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Neal, who had been in failing health for a long time, was found dead in bed
at his home at Aspen Hill late Tuesday afternoon, April 19. Born July 22, 1867
in Giles County, he was the son of the late David C. Neal and Sally Butler Neal,
and was a member of the Church of Christ. His wife, Mrs. Jennie Marks Neal, died
seventeen years ago. Mr. Neal is survived by one son, Herbert Neal, Aspen Hill;
one daughter, Mrs. Walter Hanna, R. 5, Lawrenceburg; eight grandchildren, Howard
Neal Smith, James Smith and Mrs Julian Johnson, Pulaski, Mrs. Emma Lee Holley,
and George Andrew Hanna, R. 5, Lawrenceburg, Leroy Hanna, Lynville, and John
David and Edward Neal, R. 5, Pulaski. Bennett-May and Co., Funeral Directors
NEAL, Jennie Marks The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Oct 1937
Mrs. Jennie Marks Neal passed away Sept. 9th at the home of her son, Harry Neal,
of Aspen Hill. She was stricken with paralysis and lived only three days.
She was 67 years old, and had lived a Christian many years. She was loved by all
who knew her. She was ever ready to help those about her and give them a kind
word. She was a kind, loving mother, and wife, and will be greatly missed by her
family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, George Neal, and four children, David of
Tarpley, Harry and Herbert of Aspen Hill, one daughter, Mrs. Walter Hanna, of
Stella and several grandchildren. She was laid to rest at Aspen Hill cemetery
beneath a mound of beautiful florals.
NELSON, John The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Jul 1936
John Nelson died at the Pulaski Hospital on Thursday of last week after about
four days illness of something like paralysis. Funeral services were conducted
at the residence Friday afternoon by Dr. G. A. Morgan and burial was at
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Nelson had been a faithful and valued employee of the L. & N. R. R. Co. here
for forty-one years, first as telegrapher and ticket agent and most of the time
since T. R. Barrick's death as Station Agent. He was a high grade citizen and a
model business man and filled a difficult position satisfactorily to all.
Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife and son John, and a number of brothers,
Henry, Andrew, Glen and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Sanders and Mrs. Claud Clark.
NELSON, Mrs. Otis C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Oct 1939
Mrs. Otis C. Nelson died Tuesday at a hospital in Tuscaloosa where she had been
a patient for the past three weeks. The deceased who was 59 years old, had been
ill since the death three months ago of her only child, Mrs. Robert Nichols.
Mrs. Nelson was the daughter of the late J. S. and Betty Blow Worsham, prominent
Giles County, Tenn. pioneers and made her home in Pulaski before moving, with
her husband, to Athens in 1916. She was a beloved resident of this place until
she and Mr. Nelson moved to Decatur in 1932.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nelson were held this (Thursday) morning from the home
of Nick Nichols, Jr., on North Houston Street, interment following in the City
Cemetery with the Rev. W. L. Spearman of the Decatur Ninth Street Methodist
Church officiating. Survivors include the widower, a half sister, Mrs. George L.
Braly of Tanner, and two half brothers, George and John Worsham of
Pulaski.-Limestone Democrat
NELSON, W. M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Sep 1936
W. M. Nelson, familiarly known as "Capt. Jack," died of a heart attach in
Chattanooga recently.
Mr. Nelson was a native of Maury County, and a brother of Mrs. J. Clifford
Murphy of Pulaski. He was appointed steward at the Brushy Mountain Prison, in
1895, by Col. W. M. Nixon when he was prison commissioner. He was appointed
warden and business manager in 1917, by Gov. Ben W. Hooper. He had been
connected with the Brushy Mountain prison in one capacity or another most of the
time for about forty years. He was left out by the McAlister administration, and
removed to Chattanooga, where on account of his long experience in dealing with
prisoners, he was made jailer of the city workhouse. He continued in this
capacity until his death. He is survived by five sisters, and one brother.
NEWBILL, Fannie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1932
NEWTON, Ethel Phillips The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Apr 1936
Mrs. Roscoe Newton died Monday morning at a Nashville Hospital after a long
period of declining health. Funeral services were conducted here by Elders Elmer
Smith and J. Clifford Murphy and burial was at Maplewood.
Mrs. Newton was a good Christian woman and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock
Phillips of the MinorHill locality, who survive her as do her husband, well
known business man, of Pulaski, and two children, Mrs. Charlie Loyd and Miss
Ruth Newton.
NEWTON, Mary The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jan 1936
Mrs. May Newton, age 70, wife of Esq. W. M. Newton, died at their home in the
Eleventh District on Christmas Day.
The burial was at the Johns burying ground with funeral services conducted by
Rev. N. W. Williams.
Mrs. Newton was a good woman of the old time home loving and home-making type.
She will be missed, not alone in the home, but in the community where she
lived., and has been a good neighbor.
NEWTON, W. M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jun 1937
Esq. W. M. Newton died just after midnight, Thursday morning, at his home in the
11th District, where he had been for many years, a prominent, though quiet and
unassuming citizen of his home district.
After funeral services at the residence conducted by Rev. Newbern Williams, the
body was laid to rest in the family burying ground.
NORWOOD, James Shelby The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Nov 1939
According to best information available, Walter J. Bassham of Minor Hill, shot
and killed James Norwood, also of Minor Hill, sometime about 10 o'clock Tuesday
night. The shooting appears to have resulted from Halloween pranking, or
roughstuff, which has of recent years become all too common.
According to reports, a masquerading party of children passed along the street
earlier in the evening making a noise but doing no damage. Later a number of
larger boys or young men came along, and in addition to making noises, were
doing other things. It is said they were in Mr. Bassham's yard, doing something
with an old buggy. A shot was fired, and James Norwood, 19, son of Shelby
Norwood, ran down the road as far as George Sanders', where he collapsed. In a
moment, others began calling Mr. Sanders, who had retired, telling him a man was
shot, and asking that he help get him to a Doctor. As quickly as Mr. Sanders
could get into some clothes, he came out, and with the assistance of his
friends, helped young Norwood into his car, and hurried to Pulaski Hospital. On
examination, Norwood was found to be dead. If not dead when lifted into the car
at Sanders' front porch, he had expired on the way.
It is said, Mr. Bassham, came at once to the Sheriff's office, and reported the
shooting and surrendered. And the Sheriff, taking no chances with the Halloween
crowd, sent a deputy with the prisoner out of the county, telling him not to
report where he was going.
Mr. Bassham, has one eye, and is crippled in one leg. A peaceable, good citizen.
He is probably 65 or 70 years of age. And it is said the boys have annoyed him
on former occasions on Halloween night.
The unfortunate affair is regretted by friends of both parties.
OLIVER, Mary Ann The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Feb 1936
Mary Ann Oliver, age 3 years and 4 months and 13 days, died at her home in
Pulaski, Feb. 7. She is survived by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Cary
Oliver, and two brothers, grandparents and a host of relatives and friends.
The little body was laid away in Maplewood Cemetery after funeral services by
Rev R. A. Johns Sunday.
OLIVER, Robert Edd The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Feb 1936
Robert Edd Oliver, age 1 year 4 months and 10 days, died at his home in Pulaski,
Feb. 2. The little body was laid away in Maplewood Cemetery after funeral
services conducted by Rev. R. A. Johns.
He is survived by his mother, father, Mr. and Mrs. Carey Oliver, a sister and
two little brothers, grandparents and a host of relatives and friends to mourn
his death.
O'MALLEY, Jettie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Jul 1939
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon O'Malley on the
26th of June and claimed the sweet spirit of one of the little twins, Jettie.
She was seven months old and no sweeter corpse was ever seen. Little Jettie will
be missed in the home, and by all who loved her. Weep not for she is an angel in
Heaven. The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire Woodlawn community.
ORR, Sarah Tom Gilbert The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jul 1937
Columbia, Tenn. July 15.-Mrs. Sarah Tom Gilbert Orr, 67, resident of Columbia
since 1900, and wife of R. M. Orr, station agent for L. & N. Railroad, died at
her home tonight following an illness of three weeks.
She was a native of Prospect. She was the daughter of the late John Edmundson
Gilbert, her mother, Mrs. India Phillips Westmoreland Gilbert.
In addition to her husand, Mrs. Orr is survived by her son, Gilbert M. Orr; one
daughter, Miss Mary Phillips Orr; a brother, Gordon Gilbert and a sister, Mrs.
Frazier Cook, of Prospect.
Funeral services will be conducted in the home Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. The Rev. J. Robert Parsons, Murfreesboro,
will officiate, with the assistance of the Rev. A. F. Small and the Rev. Thomas
Thrasher of Columbia.
OSBURN, S. P. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Oct 1936
S. P. Osburn, 64, Fort Worth heating and plumbing contractor for 30 years, died
at 10:30 a. m. yesterday at his residence, 1900 Fifth Avenue, after a long
illness.
Mr. Osburn, who was born in Pulaski, Tenn., Oct. 26, 1871, was contractor for
several of the Fort Worth Centennial buildings and other buildings throughout
North and West Texas.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Hattie Flowers Osburn; a brother, J. E. Osborn,
Fort Worth; and three sisters, Mrs. Luella Pyle, Fort Worth and Mrs. J. H.
Oliver and Mrs. Mattie Harwell, both of Pulaski.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p. m. today at the residence, with Rev.
A. D. Porter and Rev. S. T. McKinney officiating. Burial will be at 11 a. m
Tuesday in Flowers' Cemetery near Waco.
Pallbearers will be Dave L. Keith, Ralph Smith, George Greenway of Dallas, Fred
Bush, John Reeder and Bert Trimble.-Fort Worth Paper
PADGETT, Ophelia The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Mar 1939
At the home of her sister, Mrs. Dud McCanless, in the Friendship community, Mrs.
Ophelia Padgett, died Tuesday. Funeral and burial Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
PAGE, Martin The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Feb 1936
Martin Page, well-known citizen of this county, died Feb. 9 at his home, age 85.
He suffered with asthma for several years but was only confined to his bed two
days.
He lived a faithful member to the Primitive Baptist Church from boyhood. His
wife preceded him to the grave 14 years ago.
He is survived by one brother of Dekalb County, one sister of Huntsville, Ala.,
six children, Mrs. Lucy Thompson of Little Rock, Ark., Miss Jennie, Katie, John,
Doctor and Houston.
PAISLEY, Mary A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Feb 1936
Mrs. Mary A. Paisley of Athens died on February 2 and her remains were interred
at Stella the following day. Mrs. Paisley was born at Minor Hill, Tenn., and was
81 years of age. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and had resided in
this locality for 30 years. She is survived by a number of relatives to all of
whom the sympathy of many friends is extended. - Limestone Democrat.
PARK, William Marshall The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Feb 1939
William Marshall Park, 73, died Friday night of last week at his home near
Prospect, Tenn., in Giles County. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at
Mediium Church by Rev. M. K. Harwell, and burial followed in the Medium
cemetery.
Mr. Park was born and reared near Farmington, where he has many friends who will
regret to learn of his death. He married a Chapel Hill gril and later moved to
Giles County to reside.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virgie Park, one son, Floyd Park of South
Carolina; two daughters, Mrs. R. M. Lyles and Mrs. A. H. Smith of Petersburg,
and one sister, Miss Mattie Park of Tracey City.-Marshall Gazette
PARKER, Alfred The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Dec 1936
Alfred Parker died Sunday afternoon at a hospital in Winchester and after
funeral services held Tuesday morning in Decherd at the home of his sister, Mrs.
W. F. Smith, burial took place here in Maplewood Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Parker was the son of Mrs. Mary Parker who died a number of years ago. He
was born and reared here but for the past twelve years or more has resided
elsewhere.
He is survived by his sisters, Mrs. W. F. Smith and Mrs. J. G. Kensett of Tampa,
Fla.
PARSONS, Guy Campbell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Sep 1932
Guy Campbell Parsons, who was born Nov. 2, 1881, died Sept. 10, 1932. He leaves
a wife who was before her marriage, Miss Blanche Smith, seven children, an aged
mother, Mrs. E. W. B. Parsons, also a sister, Miss Prudie Parsons, and a
brother, Clifford Parsons, all living in the old home community on Pigeon Roost
Creek, with a great number of relatives and friends in Giles and surrounding
counties. Brother Parsons was out of one of Giles County's leading families, and
from one of the old homes that characterize our Southland. He naturally
inherited many of those fine qualities, and his daily life gave evidence to that
rich heritage. In that he was a loving husband, a devoted father and a good
neighbor. It is said of him that he never was known to strike one of the
children, but would reason with them thereby correcting the errors. Brother
Parsons professed faith in Christ in young manhood days and united with the
Berea Methodist Church. In a conversation with the writer of this article just a
few days before his death he expressed deep sorrow at not having done more for
Christ and his cause, but said God has forgiven me, and I am ready to go , if he
wills it. So let us all together with his family say:
Bless be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. Lovingly sent forth by
his pastor. Will C. Moorehead
PARSONS, J. M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Feb 1937
Relatives here received news of the death of J. M. Parsons, of Parnell, Texas,
who was killed in an automobile accident on Jan. 27. No details of the accident
were reported. His sister, Mrs. Clifford Smith, left for Parnell, Thursday,
January 28, to attend the funeral which was conducted there.
The deceased is survived by his wife and three children. And his mother and
step-father are still living, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Parsons, of Giles County.
PARTON, Ara The Pulaski Record 26 Mar 1925
Mrs. Ara Parton, aged 84 years, died on March 18th at Friendship. She was wife
of John Parton. The burial was at Center Point, March 19th.
PATE, Mrs. P. E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Feb 1937
Mrs. P. E. Pate, age 93, passed away Friday morning, February 17, at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Fate Hyatt.
Mrs. Pate was a native of Morgan County, Ala., but had lived in Tennessee for
many years. Death came after many months of illness, during which time she was
confined to her bed.
We sorrow with her loved ones and friends and offer our heartfelt sympathy in
their bereavement.
Mrs. Pate is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fate Hyatt, and several grand and
great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Johns of the Baptist Church,
Pulaski, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hyatt, at 1 p. m. Saturday, with burial at
Maplewood.
PATTERSON, Mary Eliza McCormick The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Nov 1939
Mrs. J. M. Patterson, Sr., age 83, died at her home on Sam Davis Avenue,
Thursday, November 16.
Funeral services were held at the home, November 17, Rev. G. A. Morgan
officiating. The body was laid away beside that of her husband, who passed away
several years ago.
Mrs. Patterson is survived by three sons, Clifford, Raymond and Flournoy, all of
Pulaski.
PAULK, Horace The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 28 Apr 1937
Horace Paulk, age 47, died suddenly of a heart attack, at his home in Nashville,
Sunday night, April 18. Burial at Lynnville Monday afternoon, with funeral
services conducted by Rev. R. S. Brown.
Mr. Paulk grew to young manhood in Giles County. He enjoyed the benefits of a
good education, was a graduate of Vanderbilt, and for several years was a
bookkeeper for different firms. Then he took a course of training in Public
Accounting, passed his examination with high honors, and became a licensed
public accountant. He was doing a nice business, when the heart stopped without
warning.
He is survived by his wife, who was brfore marriage, Miss Jones of Cornersville.
And by three sisters, Mrs. Martha Knox, and Miss Sarah Paulk, of Birmingham, and
Mrs. F. D. Jones of Los Angeles, Cal., and by four brothers, Clyde, Dumont, John
and Victor.
Mr. Paulk was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.
PETTY, B. Frank The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 04 Mar 1936
Frank Petty died at the Hospital Saturday morning after a brief illness.
He was born near Aspen Hill in 1905, and completed his education at the
University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1928. Since then was connected with the U.
S. Engineering office of Memphis as Topographic Draftsman. Although at the time
of death he had obtained a year's furlough from the Government and was living at
his country home near Aspen Hill.
The body was buried Sunday afternoon in Maplewood Cemetery, following funeral
services at the home of his brother, Ed Petty, conducted by Rev. G. A. Morgan.
Frank Petty was thirty years of age. He was married two years ago in January, to
Miss Leona Anders, of Oak Grove, La. He is survived by his wife, his mother,
Mrs. John Petty; his sisters, Mrs. J.M. Brownlow, Mrs. D. C. Neal, and Mrs. A.
M. Harris of Giles County, Mrs. H. O. Blassingim of Florida, and his brothers,
Ed and Elmer Petty, of Giles County and Earl Petty of Florida.
PHELPS, Sarah Vaughn The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Jan 1936
Mrs. Sarah Vaughn Phelps died at her home in the Wales community about 7 o'clock
Tuesday, January 21. The funeral was held at the home on Thursday and burial in
the family graveyard near the home.
Mrs. Phelps had been an invalid for the last thirty years of her life, being in
pain most of the time. When visitors called she was always cheerful, and
inquired of their health and happiness instead of complaining of her own
afflictions.
She had lived in the Wales community for the greater part of her 81 years. Neil
Phelps, a Confederate soldier, the husband of Mrs. Phelps, predeceased her some
ten years.
Mrs. Phelps is survived by two sons, John Phelps, who has cared for his mother
during the many years of her sickness, Weakley Phelps of the same community, a
sister Anne Vaughn Wood of Houston, Texas, and several grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Willie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen __ Feb 1932
On Saturday morning, Feb. 6th , news came to Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips of
Brick Church, that their son, Willie, had died Friday, February 5th in Arizona.,
where he had gone two years ago in hopes of regaining his health.
His remains were brought here for burial arriving Tuesday night and burial took
place Wednesday afternoon at the Brick Church Cemetery by the side of his
mother, who prececed him to the grave several years ago. Willie was born July
17th, 1907 and died February 5th, 1932, was a member of the church. He leaves to
mourn his death, a father, stepmother and an only sister, Miss Mary Ellen
Phillips, all of Brick Church. Rev. Vance Parks conducted the funeral services.
PIERCE, Chesley C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 07 Feb 1934
The silver cords of life broke on Sunday evening, January 21, 1933 and let the
life of Chesley C. Pierce slip gently into eternity. He was 67 years of age.
Early in life he united with the Church of Christ and lived a devoted Christian
life until the end. He always attended church as long as his health would
permit. He was always ready to visit the bedside of sick and lend a helping
hand. It can truly be said, he will be missed in his home and community. All was
done that loving hands could do but God knew best and called him home. He leaves
to mourn his death his devoted wife, Mrs. Edith South Pierce; one son, Floyd
Pierce, who lives with him; a daughter, Mrs. Claud Lanier, and one grandchild,
Jones Howard Lanier; and one brother, John Wiley Pierce of New Zion. And a host
of relatives and friends.
He was laid to rest in the New Zion Cemetery after funeral services by Elder Joe
Clark.
PIERCE, Lonnie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1937
Lonnie Pierce who lived on the Booth farm just south of Sugar Creek, died
Sunday, age 58.
After funeral services at the home Monday, the body was laid away at
Rogersville, Ala. Mr. Pierce was a member of the Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, and fourteen children, seven sons and seven
daughters. Also four brothers and one sister.
PIGG, Jessie B. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 May 1936
Jessie B. Pigg died Wednesday afternoon, April 22, age about 22 years.
Funeral services were held at the home of his foster mother, Mrs. Monroe Pigg,
on North First Street, Thursday afternoon, Rev. G. A. Morgan officiating,
followed by burial in Maplewood.
Jessie was adopted from the Orphan's Home as a small boy by Mr. and Mrs. Monroe
Pigg. His name originally was Jessie Bryant, the name of his foster parents was
added.
Recently he was involved in love affairs, and married two nice girls within a
comparatively short time, without the formality of getting a divorce from No. 1,
before marriage to No. 2. It is supposed worry about the unfortunate
complication caused him to take poison; as a result of which he passed away.
PIGG, J. E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Dec 1936
J. E. Pigg of the Stella community, died at the Pulaski Hospital, Thursday
afternoon of last week, following a brief illness of pneumonia with
complications.
Burial was at Pleasant Hill in the afternoon of Christmas Day.
Mr. Pigg was a good citizen and is survived by a large family connection.
PITTARD, Minnie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Jun 1936
Mrs. Minnie Pittard, widow of A. G. "Col." Pittard, died about 2:00 o'clock
Saturday afternoon of heart disease and her burial took place at Mt. Moriah
Cemetery Sunday afternoon after funeral rites conducted by Revs. R. O. Largen
and T. E. Hudson.
Mrs. Pittard had for a number of years been a member of the Methodist Church and
was active in the civic and religious life of her neighborhood. She is survived
by four sisters: Mrs. J. L. Voorhies, of Columbia; Mrs. Mark Lindsay of
Birmingham; Mrs. George Hoover of Nashville; Mrs. R. P. Kennedy of Colorado
Springs, and a brother, Charles Zuccarello of Campbellsville. Surviving children
are: Mrs. Guy Chambers, Mrs. Virginia Shores, Guy Pittard, and Fred Pittard, who
resides in Lawrenceburg.
Active pall bearers were Mrs. Pittard's nephews as follows: Felix Zuccarello,
James Zuccarello, Dr. G. M. Zuccarello, of Nashville, Joe Lindsay and Clyde
Johnson of Birmingham, and Joe Voorhies of Columbia.
POARCH, Zora The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Aug 1937
Mrs. Morgan Lorenzo Poarch, 61, died Thursday night at her home near Diana.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Methodist Church at Diana by Rev.
Vance Parks. Burial was in the Diana Cemetery.
Mrs. Poarch leaves a host of friends who are very grieved at her sudden
departure.
She is survived by her husband and four sons.-Lewisburg Tribune
PORTER, R. H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Nov 1936
R. H. Porter, age about 76, one of the foremost citizens and business men of
Giles County for nearly fifty years, passed away at his home on Third Street,
Friday evening about 9 o'clock following a heart attack which came on Thursday
evening.
Mr. Porter had been in failing health some four or five years. But was able to
be about the Bank most of the time, till Thursday evening when a heart attack
came and he gradually grew weaker.
Mr.Porter's boyhood was at Como, Miss. As a young man he met and married Miss
Courtney White of Pulaski, a sister of the late Jim White. T. P. Stone married
another sister. And the three young men, all interested in live stock. organized
the firm of Stone, Porter and White, which came to be recognized as one of the
foremost firms of live stock dealers, not only in Giles County but throughout
the South.
There were no automobiles in those days. But good saddle horses, buggies and
carriages, surreys, and drummers' wagons, were in great demand.
Not only did the firm maintain a large livery stable, equipped with good horses
and equipment, but conducted an extensive sales business. They handled in
addition to horses and mules, cattle, sheep and hogs.
To take care of the extensive business, the large brick building on the
northeast corner of the square, now occupied by Reeves Drug Store, and the Ben
Franklin Store was erected. The main floor was occupied by the livery stable
proper, with offices at each side of the main entrance. An elevator gave access
to the upstairs rooms for storage. And the basement was used for stock pens for
mules, cattle, sheep and hogs. In addition to the large livery barn at the
corner of the Square, the firm owned and conducted stock yards and loading pens,
on the railroad, west of the Depot. That was before the days of trucking, and
practically all the live stock that left the county, north or south, went by
rail.
In addition to the business conducted here, the firm conducted sites in Atlanta,
Montgomery, and elsewhere, when the market was active.
Following the Spanish-American War, when Cuba was for a time under the
government of the United States great numbers of both breeding stock and work
stock were needed to rebuild the devastated country. With usual alertness, and
being about the nearest big establishment in position to supply live stock
direct from the farms, the Pulaski firm seized the opportunity, and sent many
ship loads of live stock to Pensacola by rail, thence across the Gulf by ship.
One young man who was working with the firm, Roscoe A. Morris, a brother of Dr.
J. H. Morris, went to Havana, and opened up a sale barn for the firm. And became
so much interested in the country that he remained there.
When the Union Bank and Trust Company was organized, Mr. Porter was one of the
organizers, and became one of the executive officers. And for about thirty
years, he has been one of the foremost men in the institution. Most of the time
President and the chief executive. And much of the success of the business,
which enabled it to withstand the storm which wrecked ten other banks in the
county, was due to his keen business insight, and his extensive and intimate
personal acquaintance with the people of Giles County. Other men can carry on
the work. But no other man can be found to fill his place.
Mr. Porter was a member of the United Methodist Church, and of the official
board.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev. G. A. Morgan officiating. The large crowd attending overflowed the
residence, and the front yard, standing on the street in front of the residence.
A great wealth of beautiful florals gave evidence of the esteem in which R. H.
Porter was held by those who knew him, and loved him.
He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Miss Janie Porter and Mesdames
Rankin Rhea, Wilson Collins and Eddie Rowe.
POSTON, Douglas The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 07 Oct 1931
Douglas Poston, aged 11 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Poston, of Bunker Hill
died Thursday night at the hospital of tetanus the result of a diseased bone in
one heel which had been injured at play. The burial took place at the Elliott
graveyard Friday after funeral services by Rev. W. L. Harwell. Douglas was a
bright, good boy and his death is greatly deplored.
POTTS, John Andrew The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Nov 1936
On October 29, 1936, just twenty-five months from the day that Little John
Andrew came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Potts, the death angel
came and took him away. All that loving hands could do was done to stay the hand
of the grim reaper, but of no avail. There was a vacant spot in celestial garden
of love and the Lord came and took a bud, in the form of little John Andrew to
fill this spot.
POWELL, Clarence The Pulaski Record 16 Jan 1935
Clarence Powell, formerly of Pulaski, was burned to death last week at his home
in Danville, Ky., while he was working with a blow torch. In attempting to make
the torch operate he is said to have blown onto it and the flames from it
ignited his clothing. He lived about 24 hours after the accident.
Mr. Powell was formerly in the harness business at what is now Reeves corner
here. His wife, who survives him, was Miss Addie Lou McGrew, daughter of Mr.
Neil McGrew.
POWELL, J. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Sep 1939
J. W. Powell died at his home in Florida, Aug. 26. He and his sons, Clarence and
Will, formerly were in the harness business in Pulaski. Mr. Powell was about 89
years of age. Will Powell and Miss Lizzie are the only survivors of the family.
Burial in Danville, Ky. by his wife.
PRENTICE, W. J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jun 1939
W. J. Prentice superintendent of the County Farm, died at his home on Tuesday
afternoon of last week, after a long illness. He was operated on a few weeks ago
but to no avail. Burial took place at Stella Cemetery on Thursday afternoon
after funeral rites at the Stella Cumberland Presbyterian Church by the Rev. A.
R. Johns and Rev. Mr. Gibbons.
Mr. Prentice was 67 years of age and had been superintendent of the County Farm
for several years. He was efficient and capable and popular with those under his
care. He was a member of the Baptist Church and Junior Order. He is survived by
his wife and sons, Loyd of Bluefield, W. Va., Edward and Grady of Richmond, Va.
and his brothers, Will and Babe of this county.
PROSSER, Henry Wilsford The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Jan 1937
Prof. H. W. Prosser, well-known school teacher and Baptist preacher, was found
dead in his bed at the Baptist Orphanage, between Franklin and Nashville,
Thursday morning.
Burial was at Center Point Friday.
Prof. Prosser had enjoyed robust health most of his life, but sustained a
paralytic stroke some years ago. It was thought he would die at that time. He
gradually recovered and recently returned to his work at the Orphanage where he
was engaged when the attack came. His unexpected death was a great shock to his
family and those nearest to him.
PUCKETT, Margaret Elizabeth Ward The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Dec 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Puckett, 33, wife of J. M. Puckett,
Chattanooga High School teacher and football coach, was held Wednesday, December
15th at 2:30 p. m. from Highland M. E. Church South. The Rev. E. D. Worley and
James Henley officiated.
Mrs. Puckett died Monday afternoon in her apartment in the Flatiron Building.
She had been ill only a short time.
Mrs. Puckett had been connected with the city school system for several years.
Surviving are her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Ward, and one
brother, R. C. Ward, all of Chattanooga.-Chattanooga News
PURYEAR, R. N. The Pulaski Record 6 Oct 1943
R. N. Puryear, aged 81, after a lingerning illness, died at his home in Pulaski
on September 30. The funeral was on October 2, Dr. Powell of the Nashville
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, performed the rites. Burial from Moriah
Cemetery. Bennett-May in charge.
The survivors are: the widow of the deceased; two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Smith
and Mrs. Allen Phelps of Pulaski; two sons, Edgar and Henry of Columbia; and six
grandchildren.
All of his life, Mr. Puryear stood for the better things - honesty, sincerity,
and unsurpassed loyalty to his family and friends. He had spent the moments of
his life in doing good and in living up to the Christian creed which he
advocated.
PURYEAR, Sam The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Jan 1936
Sam Puryear, Nashville contractor, was found dead in barn in the Bodenham
locality Friday morning.
Sheriff Joe Henry said his investigation showed that Puryear got out of his car
and went into a barn where he was found dead. A knife was found beside him. His
jugular vein, left wrist and left knee had been slashed. Blood stains were found
on the car.
Survivors include his brothers, Witt Puryear and Robert Puryear and Mrs. Willie
Carothers, a sister. He had been working for an enamel company in West Nashville
for some time.
RALSTON, Alva Dee The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Aug 1936
Alva Dee Ralston, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ralston, died of infantile
paralysis at the residence Sunday. It was Lynnville's first case and the first
death in the current epidemic, although there are two other known cases
elsewhere in the county.
The Ralston child had been ill several days, but the trouble was not diagnosed
as infantile paralysis until Friday when severe paralysis set in. She was then
taken to Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, but was returned here immediately when
authorities at the hospital said they could offer no relief. Dr. J. B. Wright,
the attending physician, stated that she had not been treated with the nasal
spray preventive.
After brief funeral services in the home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon burial
was in the Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors are the parents; a sister, Lola Mae Ralston of Lynnville; and a
brother, Eldon Ralston of Shreveport, La.
RALSTON, Doak The Pulaski (TN) Citizen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Nov 1939
Doak Ralston fell backward from a step, striking the back of his head against a
concrete pavement, breaking his skull, Sunday night, October 29. He lingered in
an unconscious condition till Wednesday night, Nov. 1, when he passed away.
Mr. Ralston had been subject to falling sickness, something like epileptic fits,
for several years, and it is supposed that one of these attacks came on him just
as he was in the act of entering the door. He fell backward fracturing his
skull.
The body was buried Friday from the Bennett-May and Company Funeral Home, with
services conducted by Rev. G. A. Morgan.
Mr. Ralston is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. W. B. Ralston, a sister, Mrs.
G. C. Vaughan, and four children, Mrs. Sawyers, Mrs. C. E. Morris, Miss Elise
Ralston, and Burgess Ralston of Washington, D. C.
RAMSEY, John H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Jun 1936
John H. Ramsey, age 90, died suddenly, Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Willie Woodward where he boarded.
Mr. Ramsey had been in feeble health for sometime, but was apparently well as
usual. He ate a hearty dinner, and after an hour or so retired to his room for
rest and an afternoon nap. After some time he was discovered in a dying
condition, evidently a stroke of paralysis, or a heart attack. He passed away in
a little while.
Mr. Ramsey was one of a company of East Tennessee people, that came here about
1878. There were two families, Swan and Harris, both related, and Mr. Ramsey was
also a relative. The families located on a farm, in the Bunker Hill community.
All were devout Presbyterians and they united with the church at Bryson. Later
the Harris family removed to Rome, Ga. Mr. Swan located on the Columbia road,
south of Pulaski. Mr. Ramsey, went to Jackson, Tenn., where he had other
relatives, and remained there for some time, returning to Pulaski to be with Mr.
Swan in his declining years.
John H. Ramsey was a good man, a hard worker, in his younger years, loyal to his
friends, his kin folks, and his church.
After funeral services at the Presbyterian Church Monday the body was laid away
in Maplewood.
RANDOLPH, Sula The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Oct 1939
Mrs. Sula Randolph, 71, born and raised in Giles County, but recently living
with a daughter at Dayton, Ohio, died at the home of her daughter last week.
The body was brought back home for burial at Chestnut Grove. She was the widow
of the late F. G. Randolph.
RAY, Mary Ann Hollis The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Feb 1936
Mrs. Mary Ann Hollis Ray, widow of Thomas Jefferson Ray, who died some two years
ago, passed away at her home in the Bryson community, Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 10
o'clock , aged 87 years. Her birthday was Monday, February 10.
Funeral services were held at Bee Spring, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
J. Walter Cobb, assisted by Rev. J. C. Elliott.
Mrs. Ray in early life joined the Methodist Church, but in later life
transferred her membership to the Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Ray was the mother of a large family, eight of whom survive. She was a good
neighbor, a kind hearted Christian woman, who loved her home and family, and
lived the simple family life of the old time pioneers of this county.
RAY, Thomas Jefferson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 02 Aug 1933
T. J. Ray of the Bryson community, died at his home Tuesday night at 10:30
o'clock.
Mr. Ray would have been 86 years of age at his next birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray have enjoyed a long and useful life together. They were the
parents of ten children of their own, and raised two orphan children.
Mr. Ray grew to young manhood at a time when conditions were hard in this
country. Never enjoyed the advantages of an education, but he was a success in
business. A good practical farmer, who gave all his children a good start in
life. And had saved up enough to provide for himself and Mrs. Ray in old age.
Details for the funeral had not been arranged, but the burial will be at Bee
Spring probably Thursday evening, or Friday morning.
RAYBURN, Eugene The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Jun 1937
E. B. Rayburn has returned from Beech Grove, Tenn.,where he went Sunday to
attend the funeral of his brother, Eugene Rayburn, who died at his home,
Saturday.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence. Mr. Rayburn was a
member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. And a large attendance of friends,
at the funeral, gave evidence of the esteem in which he was held by those who
knew him.
He is survived by his wife and three sons, the youngest still a student in
college.
REASONOVER, Forrest Aubrey The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jun 1939
Forrest Aubrey Reasonover, aged 70, passed away at his home on Chicken Creek
Monday evening, June 19th. He in earlier life served the County as a member of
the County Court for a number of years.
He has always been intensely interested in school work of the county and has for
a number of years been a member of the County Board of Education of which duties
he performed untiringly with efficiency. He loved to pave the way for the
progress of our children and was called the father of many progressive ideas
adopted by the school of the county.
A man of strong faith, honest conviction with nothing but pure purpose in life
and yielding at all times without complaint to the Master's will to whatever was
his lot to take. He joined the church early in life and has been a constant
servant in the Master's Kingdom ever since. Not once has his faith been weakened
with adversity heaped high, always accepting things as they come without
complaint.
It was his special request that his funeral be conducted at the Bodenham School
which he loved, and helped to build, with men teachers as pall bearers and lady
teachers furnishing the music. His remains were laid to rest in Lynnwood
Cemetery beside his wife and oldest daughter after funeral services were
conducted by his pastor, Rev. Russell Boaz and members of the school to await
the final resurrection and receive the reward that awaits all that have earned a
place in the Master's Kingdom.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sam P. Tyler with whom he lived and one
son, Paul Reasonover. Also five grandchildren, Doris, Betty, Aubrey H., Edith
Ann and Robert Paul Reasonover.
Truly he was a friend to man, One who knew him.
REED, Earl The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 9 Sep 1936
Earl Reed of near Bodenham, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 8th. Rev. T. E. Hudson
conducted the funeral at Moriah Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Earl was the
son of Thomas Reed, and a brother of Mrs. Lee Shores. He had been sick several
months with tuberculosis. He was one of the county's best citizens. He is
survived by his wife and several children. He was a member of Moriah Cumberland
Presbyterian Church.
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 16 Sep 1936
Earl C. Reed was born Sept. 27, 1877, and departed this life Sept. 9, 1936, at
8:45 a. m. at his home at Bodenham.
At the age of 16 he was converted and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
at Mt. Moriah.
He was married to Miss Maggie Neal and to this union was born five children,
Newton and Ewell Reed, and Mrs. Charles Parker, Mrs. William Clifton and Miss
Nadean Reed. Two grandchildren. There are also three brothers and two sisters
Olive W. Reed, Merkel, Tex., Ewing Reed and Mrs. Lee Shores, Bodenham, and Mrs.
G. C. Frazier, San Antonio, Tex., Robert Reed, Dalhart, Tex., with a large
number of relatives and friends. Earl was a loving husband, a real father to his
children, and a neighbor and friend greatly loved.
The funeral services were held at Mt. Moriah Church, Sept. 10, at 2:30 p. m.,
Rev. T. E. Hudson and Rev. W. C. Phillips assisted by Rev. Largen of the
Methodist Church.
He was laid to rest in the nearby cemetery under a beautiful mound of flowers.
REED, John Jr. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Apr 1939
John Reed, Jr., died Sunday night in a Nashville Hospital, as a result of a fall
at the Phosphate Plant at Wales, where he has been working for several months.
Friday afternoon, Mr. Reed was up on a platform, some twenty or twenty-five feet
high, when in some way he missed his step and fell, striking the back of his
head on the concrete pavement, under the platform. Mr. Reed's neck was broken.
After first aid, when the seriousness of the accident was realized, he was
rushed to Nashville for treatment, in an effort to save his life. But nothing
could be done for him, and, as stated above, he died Sunday night.
Mr. Reed was a young man, about twenty years of age, and had been working at the
phosphate plant about four or five months. And was liked by those with whom he
came in contact.
REED, Mary Elizabeth Puryear The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 May 1937
Mary Elizabeth Puryear Reed, widow of the late Alex Reed, died at her home on
the Vale Mills Road, Thursday April 29.
Burial was at Moriah Friday, April 30, with funeral services conducted by Rev.
T. E. Hudson, a long time friend of the family.
Mrs. Reed is survived by three children, Circuit Court Clerk Carson Reed, Miss
Nina Reed, and Mrs. William Miles.
REED, William Cordell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Dec 1939
William Cordell Reed, sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reed, died at
his home on the Columbia Highway, north of Pulaski, Sunday morning.
Following a severe attack of pneumonia, about two years ago, Cordell had not
been quite well. The about six months ago, he sustained a heart attack from
which he never fully recovered. He was able to be up most of the time until
about ten days before the end.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Olivet Church Monday, Rev. J. C. Elkins,
officiating. Burial at Lynnwood.
Cordell is survived by his father W. J. Reed, County Trustee, his mother, two
brothers, and a sister, to whom much sympathy is extended.
REEDER, Virginia Booth The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Mar 1937
Florence, Ala. March 18-Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia B. Reeder, 85, who
died at the home of her son, W. B. Reeder, here Tuesday were held Wednesday at
the residence.
Mrs. Reeder, a native of Giles County, Tenn. had been prominently identified
with the affairs of this county for many years.
Surviving are three sons, W. B. Reeder, Homer L. Reeder, and Dr. F. B. Reeder,
all of Florence; three daughters, Mrs. O. L. Harrison and Mrs. M. E. Wilson of
Florence and Mrs. E. R. Sherrill, of Lesiville, Texas. -----
Mrs. Reeder was a sister of Brown, Henry and Tom Booth. There was a large family
of boys and only one girl.
She was also the mother of Dr. F. B. Reeder, who married a Pulaski girl, Miss
Stamper, niece of Dr. G. A. Roberts, who raised the two Stamper sisters in his
home, after their mother's death.
REEVES, Simon The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Sep 1937
Simon Reeves, twenty-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reeves, West Hill, Pulaski,
died at home Monday night and was buried Tuesday at Moriah.
Young Reeves was brought home Monday from Blytheville, Ark., where he was
working.
The report was that he had taken several tablets of bichloride of mercury, a
slow but deadly poison, and followed that with a big drink of whiskey. He was
rushed home from Blytheville in a dying condition, reaching home only a few
hours before he passed away.
He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
REEVES, W. P. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jan 1936
One of Pulaski's foremost citizens and business men, passed away, suddenly
Saturday evening, when W. P. Reeves died following an illness of about twelve
hours, age, seventy-nine.
Mr. Reeves was at the drug store Friday, as usual, and went home Friday evening
between nine and ten o'clock.
Saturday morning when the cook got breakfast ready, he was not ready as usual.
The cook knocked at his door, and called to him, but received no answer. Then
she called his son, Carl Reeves, who came and entered the room. He asked his
father if he were sick. He said, no, he was all right. However, Carl called a
Doctor who found Mr. Reeves with a hot fever and suggested that he go to the
hospital. But he objected. So a nurse was called to attend him.
In the evening Carl asked his father if he wanted anything or if there was
anything he could do for him. He replied, no, he was all right, and turned over
on his side. In a moment he began coughing, and expired.
Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock,
Rev. J. K. Johnson officiating. Notwithstanding the inclement weather a large
number of friends attended the service. And a very large number of handsome
florals attested the popularity of "Billy" Reeves.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Reeves came to Pulaski as a young man, and for about
fifty years, has been one of our leading citizens. He was a careful business
man, attending strictly to business, and taking care of what he made. So he has
accumulated a good estate.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing. And occasionally, not often, would take a day
of, to go hunting or fishind, in season.
He was a man who made friends and held them. He had warm personal friends, among
all classes of our people, both in town and in the country.
He is survived by his only son, Carl Reeves, his business associate. Also, two
sisters.
Since the death of Mrs. Reeves, he has lived alone, keeping a cook who prepared
and served his meals, and looked after the housekeeping.
REID, C. T. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Nov 1939
Funeral services for C. T. Reed, 80, promnent citizen and extensive land owner
of this section, who died at his home here at an early hour Thursday, following
an illness of several weeks, were conducted at the Methodist Church by the local
pastor, C. L. Kelley, assisted by the Rev. C. R. Cook of Nashville, and the Rev.
H. S. Henderson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at this place. Burial was in
Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mr. Reid was a native of Alabama, but came to this community in early manhood,
and was engaged in the mercantile business for many years. He was a successful
farmer, former President of the Bank of Lynnville, served on the board of
alderman of Lynnville for several years, was senior deacon in the Masonic Lodge,
and one of the leading members of the Methodist Church which he served as
steward and trustee. He was always very active in the religious and civic
interests of the town.
In 1858, he was married to Miss Lillie Witt, a daughter of the late C. H. Witt,
a leading financier of this section.
He is survived by his wife and a number of nieces and nephews. Lynnville
REYNOLDS, Giles The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Mar 1937
After two or three years of failing health, Giles Reynolds died Monday morning
at his home, about a mile east of Tarpley.
Giles Reynolds was a native of Giles County, a son of the late Mr.and Mrs. Giles
A. Reynolds, who lived at the old homeplace, later known as the John Ballentine
place, east of Olivet Church.
Mr. Reynolds' boyhood home was typical of the Old South. A scene of wealth and
culture where mirth and festivity prevailed. And until failing health began to
make inroads in recent years, Mr. Reynolds' was characterized by good humor,
good cheer, and innocent, mirthful jokes, which he enjoyed, whether played upon
him or his friends.
After funeral services at the home Tuesday morning, the body was laid away in
Maplewood Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife, who was Miss Mildred Ezell, one son,
Eugene Reynolds, and two daughter, Mrs. Ethel Wiggs, and Mrs. Frank
Westmoreland. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Robertson who lives with her
daughter, Mrs. Sam C. Cook, at Sheffield.
If he had lived till June 1, Mr. Reynolds would have been 89 years of age.
REYNOLDS, Joe The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Feb 1936
Uncle Joe Reynolds, colored, a farmer and an ex-confederate soldier, died Friday
at his home at Anthony Hill. Had he lived until March 13th he would have been
102 years of age.
He was very active until a few days ago. He attended church last year. He always
made it a rule to attend church services the first Sunday in May after staying
in for the winter. He would always lead the prayer on this day. He never wore
glasses and just recently found a needle in the yard.
He had a host of friends both white and colored who will miss him.
REYNOLDS, Sadie Birdsong Knoxville News Sentinel 26 Oct1934
"If I only had stayed with her last night, I might have saved her," is the heart
broken cry of Mrs. A. S. Birdsong, mother of Mrs. Sadie Reynolds, whose charred
body was found at Gatlinburg this morning.
Mrs. Birdsong visited her daughter at Gatlinburg yesterday, and had planned to
spend the night with her, according to her nephew, John M. Allen Jr., who lives
next door to the Birdsongs on Dandridge Pike.
This morning, when Mr. Allen went next door to inform the Birdsongs of the
horrible tragedy that had occurred in the night, Mrs. Birdsong's grief was more
than she could bear as she bewailed the cruel fate that made her change her
plans at the last minute.
"If only I had stayed, it might not have happened!"
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Reynolds, wife of Captain Neil Reynolds, who was
burned to death in her Gatlinburg cabin Thursday, were to be held Friday at 3
p.m. at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Birdsong, 1667 Dandridge
Pike. Rev. W. H. McCorkle was to officiate; burial was to be in Old Gray
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were to be: R. D. Ludgate, Herbert Holt, John C. Jacobs. Col. R. O.
Ragsdale, John M. Allen Jr. and Irvin Saxton.
RHODES, Will The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 09 Feb 1938
Burial rites for Will Rhodes, 50, who died Sunday in Marion, Ark., where he was
cashier of a bank, were held Monday in Memphis. He formerly lived in Aspen Hill,
Giles County, where he was a railroad agent. It was reported that he shot
himself. Mr. Rhodes is survived by his wife, the former Mrs. Lizzie May Hank of
Aspen Hill, and three children.
RICHARDSON, Charles Allen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Jul 1936
News has been received here by Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Richardson of the death of
their grandson, Charles Allen Richardson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett
Richardson, which occurred Thursday in Houston, Texas. The death was due to
infantile paralysis. Burial was in Texas.
RIVERS, Mary Julia The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Nov 1937
Miss Mary Julia Rivers, daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. James W. Rivers,
descendant from the early Giles County families of Paine, Rivers, Flournoy, and
Camp, died at her home at Aspen Hill Wednesday, October 20, from a sudden heart
attack.
Member of Emanuel Episcopal Church, where the funeral services were conducted,
Miss Rivers is buried in the family lot in the Pulaski Cemetery.
Surviving members of her family are two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Camp Rivers of
Aspen Hill and Mrs. Martha Rivers Adams of Lynchburg, Virginia, and one brother,
Silas Flournoy Rivers of Aspen Hill.
She leaves also the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Davis H. Elliott of
Roanoke, Va., James Rivers Adams, of New York City, Miss Martha Rivers Adams of
Lynchburg and William Duval Adams, midshipman at the United States Naval
Academy, Annapolis.
Formerly post master at Conway, when the postoffice was first established, Miss
Rivers had lived at Aspen Hill for some years. She was educated at Columbia
Institute and Nazareth College, Bardstown, Ky.
ROBINSON, Medora Reynolds The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 04 Jan 1939
Mrs. Dora Robinson, widow of the late Charles T. Robinson, died Monday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Cook in Sheffield, Ala.
After funeral services at the home in Sheffield, the body was brought to Pulaski
for burial, beside the remains of her husband who died several years ago.
Born in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Giles A. and Minerva
Childers Reynolds, and a sister of the late Giles and Rufus Reynolds. Surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Charles Hogue of Sheffield and Mrs. W.
O. Forbes of Hot Springs, Ark.; two granddaughters, Mrs. George Morris of
Memphis and Mrs. Atwell Brown of Birmingham; and four great grandchildren.
RODGERS, Ada The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Jan 1939
A message has been received here by relatives, announcing the death of Mrs. Ada
Bledsoe Rodgers, at her home, Hugo, Okla., Sunday night, Jan. 8. Burial at Hugo,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Rodgers was the youngest daughter of Pink Bledsoe, of Giles County, and a
sister of Mrs. Van. Brown. Also related to the late M. T. Abernathy.
ROE, Mrs. W. J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Sep 1939
Mrs. W. J. Roe of the 3rd District of Giles County, departed this life August
27, 1939. She leaves two sons, one brother, one sister, eleven grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for 50 years. She was buried
at Oak Grove Cemetery. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. C. Griffin.
ROLAND, Joe The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 May 1937
Joe Roland, age 69, who lived in the 18th District on upper Agnew, died suddenly
Sunday afternoon. Mr. Roland had not been quite well lately, but was able to be
up most of the time. He appeared about as usual Sunday and ate dinner. After
dinner he lay down to rest awhile. And soon afterward passed away.
Mr. Rowland had been Constable or Deputy Sheriff most of the time for the past
forty years. He was straight, and active in business matters entrusted him. His
life work was farming. The official business was merely incidental. There is not
enough legal work in that part of the county, to occupy much of a man's time.
Mr. Roland is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. But no immediate
members of his family.
After funeral services Monday afternoon by Rev. T. E. Hudson, at Moriah, the
body was laid to away in Moriah Cemetery.
ROMINE, Lizzie Wilkes The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Dec 1937
As peacefully as a tired child goes to sleep, without a gasp or a struggle, the
spirit of Mrs. Lizzie Wilkes Romine took its flight, Wednesday evening, Nov. 24,
about 9:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Romine had suffered from a slight cold for about a week, but had kept up,
going to church Sunday morning. Sunday night, rapid breathing, and a fast pulse,
were observed, and Tuesday morning a doctor was called. But she did not realize
that she was in a critical condition. She went to breakfast, dinner and supper,
as usual Wednesday. After supper, we passed the time in our room, talking some,
reading some, and enjoying a radio program.
While making preparation to retire for the night, about 9:3, as she crossed the
room going toward her bed, she silently collapsed. She was eased down. The tired
heart ceased to beat, and breathing stopped. She had not realized that she was
approaching the end. Her last words, as assistance to reach the bed, was
offered, were: "I am alright."
Mrs. Romine was 69 years of age, and we had journeyed along the was of life
together for 46 years.
She was the oldest daughter of Judge John S. Wilkes, of the Tennessee Supreme
Court, and his wife, Mrs. Florence A. Barker. She is survived by one brother,
John B. Wilkes of Pulaski,
and a sister, Mrs. Florence W. Hopper, who is Secretary to Senator George L.
Berry, of Washington, D. C.
After funeral services at the Methodist Church, Saturday morning, conducted by
her pastor, Rev. G. A. Morgan, the body in its burial robe looking almost as
well as in bridal gown, was laid away at Maplewood, with the remains of her baby
at one side and those of her mother and father at the other.
ROSE, Anna Bell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 May 1937
Miss Anna Bell Rose passed away about 7 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of
her brother, Solon E. Rose, at Hampton Court, after a brief illness. Funeral
rites were conducted Monday afternoon at the residence by Dr. G. A. Morgan, and
the Rev. H. E. Baker, of Nashville, followed by interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Rose was the last surviving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solon Rose. She had
resided in Nashville most of the time for several years and was a member of the
Elm Street Methodist Church and was a woman of beautiful Christian character,
beloved by all who knew her.
Surviving members of this fine family are Henry Rose of Cordele, Ga., and Solon
E. Rose, well-known merchant of Pulaski. Mrs. Robert Cochran and Misses Mary
Evans and Elizabeth Rose of Tuscaloosa, Ala., nieces, came to attend the
funeral, as died a nephew, William Alfred Rose, Birmingham lawyer.
ROSE, Edward The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 01 Jun 1938
Edward Rose, 46, died unexpectedly Saturday in Akron, Ohio, where he had been
employed for sixteen years by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
His death was caused by coronary thrombosis, induced by an attack of acute
indigestion. He became ill late in the afternoon and died in an ambulance about
six o'clock as he was being taken from his home to a hospital.
The body was brought here for burial, arriving early this morning. Funeral
services were held at 10:30 at the Pulaski Funeral Home and burial was at
Maplewood Cemetery. Pulaski Post No. 60 of the American Legion had charge of
funeral arrangements, and the Rev. John K. Johnson, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, officiated.
He was the son of the late Haynie and Lou Stacy Rose, and a grandson of the late
Major J. B. Stacy. He was a World War veteran having been in the army four years
and served overseas.
Surviving are one brother, Stacy Rose, and his uncle, Mahlon Stacy.
ROSE, Mrs. Martin The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Sep 1934
News was received here Friday by relatives, that Mrs. Martin Rose had died
suddenly of heart failure at the home of her parents, Columbus, Miss., Thursday,
Sept. 20. Burial was at the Blewitt family lot at Columbus, Miss., Friday the
21st.
Mrs. Rose was here to attend the funeral of her husband, Martin Rose, on
Saturday. Returning she was spending a few days at the home of her parents, when
the call came suddenly to her.
There were no children in the family.
ROSE, Mrs. Wash The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Oct 1937
Mrs. Wash Rose, died at her home in Jonesboro, Ark., Saturday, October 23, and
was buried there after funeral services at the First Methodist Church of
Jonesboro, Monday afternoon, Oct. 25.
The family formerly lived in the Bethel community of Giles County, and there are
a number of friends in that community among the older people.
After the death of Mr. Rose, who was a distant relative of the Rose family of
Pulaski, the mother and children lived in Pulaski for a time. Then about twenty
five years ago removed to Jonesboro, where the family has since lived. Four of
the daughters have married. One is still unmarried. All five of them live in
Jonesboro.
ROSS, Virgil The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Mar 1936
Virgil Ross, 31-year-old son of Mrs. B. F. Ross, died at his home Monday, Feb.
24th of pneumonia. He will be missed in his home and community for to know
Virgil was to love him. All the children in the neighborhood loved him like a
brother and will miss his ready smile. Funeral services were conducted at Aspen
Hill Church by Rev. M. L. Harwell and he was laid to rest in the family lot at
the Aspen Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are his mother and four brothers, Houston Ross of Kedron, Frank, Guy,
and Charlie of Pulaski.
ROTH, Charles Edwin The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Dec 1937
Charles Edwin Roth, age 81, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the home of his brother,
Preston J. Roth, on Yell Road, where he had made his home for the past six
years.
Funeral services were conducted by the Bills & McGaugh chapel on Thursday
morning by the Rev. H. S. Henderson. Burial followed in the Lynnwood Cemetery at
Lynnville.
He is survived by one brother, P. J. Roth of this place; and two daughters, Mrs.
McCready of Enid, Okla., and Mrs. Brady of Los Angeles, Cal.-Marshall Gazette
RUSSELL, Allen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Sep 1939
The spirit of Allen Russell took its flight August 17. He was a good hard
working farmer and had many friends in the Indian Creek Community in which he
lived. He had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church for fourteen years.
He leaves a wife and five small children in sorrow. He was only 34 years of age.
RUTLEDGE, Charline and Geraldine The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Jan 1936
Charline Rutledge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Rutledge, died at her home near
Diana December 25, age 5 weeks. After funeral services conducted by L.
P.McDaniel the remains were laid to rest in the Diana Cemetery. She is survived
by a father, mother and several brothers and sisters.
Her sister, Geraldine Rutledge, died January 5, at her home near Diana, age 7
weeks.
These two little girls were twins.__ Lewisburg Tribune
SANDERS, R. J. "Bob" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Apr 1939
R. J. "Bob" Sanders, died in the Pulaski Hospital, Sunday afternoon, following
an operation.. Mr. Sanders had been seriously sick for some time. His doctors
decided an operation was the only chance. But even that did not save his life.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May and Company Funeral Home, Monday
afternoon, Rev. G. A. Morgan officiating. Burial was at Maplewood.
Mr. Sanders was a successful farmer and energetic business man. But was caught
in financial crash, that caught so many others. He did not, however, give up.
But continued actively in business till his fatal illness a few weeks ago.
He is survived by his wife, and one son, James Sanders. A brother, Amos Sanders
also survives.
SANDLIN, William Raymon The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 23 Sep 1936
William Raymon Sandlin, aged 39, foreman of road construction for the Alabama
Highway Department, died Sept. 16, after a brief illness in his hotel room in
Huntsville, Ala.
Mr. Sandlin was reared in Giles County but had lived in different sections of
Alabama for about 11 years being employed by the Alabama Highway Department.
As the Alabama State Boys, whom Mr. Sandlin instructed were so devoted to they
served as pall bearers.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder Elmer Smith of Pulaski. His body was
laid to rest in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Sandlin is survived by his wife Mrs. Dorothy Sandlin; a son, Ezell Sandlin;
and a brother Freeman Sandlin both of Bartow, Fla.; and three sisters, Mrs. C.
H. Hillis, of Petersburg, Tenn., Mrs. Bruce Wortman and Mrs. Alma Hunter of
Minor Hill, Tenn.
SANDRIDGE, Addie Woodard The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Jan 1939
Mrs. James William Sandridge, age 78, passed into eternal rest at her home near
Shorts Sunday morning, Jan. 15th.
In early life she united with the Methodist Church of which she has been a
constant member. So long as her physical body would permit, she was always
willing and ready to help the unfortunate, never tiring in service to the
Master.
Her remains were laid to rest at Zion Cemetery at Frankewing with services
conducted by Rev. C. V. Park.
Her husband and three children, Mrs. Sam Elder, Mrs. Tully Russell and Otha
Sandridge all of Giles County with a number of grandchildren also great
grandchildren survive her. A loving mother, a faithful wife and a true friend
has completed her task and has gone to gather the fruits of a useful life.
SANDUSKY, Bettie Young The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Apr 1936
The body of Mrs. Raymond Sandusky, who died after a long illness, at her home in
Little Rock, Ark., Wednesday, arrived here Friday and was conveyed to the home
of her brother, Robert T. Young. Funeral services were held in Little Rock,
Thursday. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery Saturday morning.
Mrs. Sandusky was before her marriage, Miss Bettie Young, and a native of Giles
County. She is survived by her husband and three children, Mrs. Oscar Kennen,
Edward and Woodrow Sandusky of Little Rock; a sister, Mrs. F. D. McCulloch of
Little Rock; three brothers, Charlie Young of Lynnville, Tenn., Henry and Robert
T. Young, of Pulaski.
SCOGGINS, Elizabeth The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 28 Jul 1937
Bessemer, Ala. July 19-Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Scoggins, 32, who
died at a
Birmingham hospital Sunday night following a short illness, will be held at 10
a. m. Tuesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. O. A. Bates, 1708 Clarendon
Avenue. Dr. A. H. Nabors will officiate, assisted by Dr. M. C. Edison. Burial
will follow at Valhalla Cemetery with Brown-Service of Bessemer in charge.
Miss Scoggins is survived by her mother, Mrs. Beulah V. Scoggins; four sisters,
Mrs. Bates of Bessemer, Mrs. I. F. Cardin and Mrs. W. C. Hunter of Decatur, and
Mrs. W. H. Marbut of Memphis, Tenn.; two brothers, J. O. Scoggins of Minor Hill,
Tenn., and M. F. Scoggins of Decatur.
SCOTT, Birdie Lee Marks The Pulaski Record 10 May 1939
Mrs. Birdie Lee Scott, 65, widow of Dave Scott, died Monday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Jack Wilburn at Aspen Hill. Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at the Aspen Hill Church, with Elder Elmer Smith officiating. Burial
was in Aspen Hill Cemetery. Bennett May and Company in charge.
SHACKELFORD, Gail The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Dec 1936
Little Gail Shackelford, twenty months old daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Paisley
Shackelford of Bolivar and granddaughter of Bolivar and granddaughter of Mrs. R.
E. Shackelford of Savannah, Tenn. passed away at the Baptist Hospital at Memphis
Nov. 29th at 1 a. m.
Colitis was the cause of her death. The little body was brought to Savannah for
burial.
SHEARIN, Horace The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Feb 1937
Horace Shearin, aged 62, died in Atlanta Friday, and his burial took place there
Sunday after funeral services by his brother-in-law, Rev. A. J. Morgan, assisted
by Rev. F. C. Woodward.
Mr. Shearin is survived by his widow, a son, and a daughter, Mrs. Joe Gilbreath
of Pulaski, whose many friends sympathize with her in her bereavement.
SHIELDS, W. J. "Jay" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jul 1937
W. J. Shields, popularly called "Jay" died at his home Monday and was buried at
Lynnville Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Shields was for many years a Constable or
Deputy Sheriff most of the time. And was personally known to a great many
people, all over the county.
SHORT, George The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jan 1936
News was received here on Wednesday night of last week of the sudden death of
hemorrhage of the stomach, of George Short, former Pulaskian and brother of W.
B. and J. S. Short and Mrs. R. B. May.
Mr. Short was about 56 years of age and had suffered with stomach ulcer for some
time.
He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Short, deceased, and was born and reared
in the Wales locality. He resided at Phoenix, Ariz., where he had been connected
with a typewriter company for many years. His wife survives. His request was
that his body be cremated. His friends here regret to hear of his death.
SHORT, Jennie Reynolds The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Nov 1939
Mrs. Jennie Reynolds Short, widow of George Short, Sr., deceased, passed away at
home on West Hill, Pulaski, Tuesday morning, November 21, at the advanced age of
94.
Her husband and her only son both passed away several years ago. And Mrs. Short
has lived a lonely life, being very hard of hearing.
She is survived by a sister Mrs. J. K. Powers, of Florence, Ala., and brother,
E. R. Reynolds of Pulaski. Also a granddaughter, Mrs. James Thompson.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May and Company Funeral Home,
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. G. A. Morgan, officiating, assisted by
Rev. S. R. Bratcher.
The body was laid away in the family lot in Maplewood Cemetery.
SHORT, Sarah Orlean The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Nov 1939
Mrs. J. B. Short, age 75 years, died suddenly Saturday night of a heart attack.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Providence Church by Elder
Joe T.Clark, with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Short is survived by two sons Edgar and Lee Short, and one granddaughter,
Orlean Short.
SILLS, L. Leonard The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 May 1939
L. Leonard Sills, who has lived the greater part of his life at Minor Hill,
where he followed his trade as a blacksmith, died Friday at the home of a son,
in Florida.
The body was sent home for burial, arriving here, Monday afternoon.
Funeral was at Minor Hill Tuesday afternoon, attended by a group of Odd Fellows
from Pulaski, who conducted the ritualistic burial of the order.
Mr. Sills was formerly a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Minor Hill. But that
lodge was consolidated with Pulaski. So he had been a member of the order at
Pulaski for some time.
SMITH, Charlie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 May 1937
Miss Charlie Smith, daughter of the late Charles Smith, who never returned from
service in the Confederate Army, died Tuesday morning at 2:30 at the home of her
half sister, Mrs. Otis Harwell, of the Pisgah community.
Funeral services will be held at Pisgah Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. R.
D. Angel, her pastor, officiating. Burial on the family lot at Pisgah.
The only surviving member of the immediate family, is her half sister, Mrs. Otis
Harwell, with whom she lived.
SMITH, Cletus Paul The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Apr 1939
An automobile parked near by where little Cletus Paul Smith was playing Monday
afternoon, started rolling down hill, ran over the baby, crushing its head
causing death in a few minutes. The baby was about a year and a half old, one of
five children, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Smith.
Two girls had been in the auto a little while before it started. Possibly one of
them had accidently or thoughtlessly loosed the brakes. Or the car may have been
parked, without setting the brake.
Burial services at Scott's Hill Tuesday afternoon.
SMITH, Cora Lee Troboy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Jun 1936
Mrs. A. J. Smith, age 60, died at her home on Big Creek, between Riversburg and
Campbellsville, Tuesday night.
Mrs. Smith has not been quite well for two or three years, had lung trouble, but
it was thought she had about recovered. She appeared much improved. But was
taken with a hemorrhage Tuesday night, and passed away at once.
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Trotter. Burial at Maplewood.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, two sons and a. daughter, to whom much
sympathy is extended.
SMITH, Gordon The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Aug 1937
Gordon Smith of the 11th District died Sunday afternoon in a Nashville hospital
where he had been since the middle of July.
SMITH, Henry Jr. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 01 Sep 1937 "Little Boy Dies"
Little three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith of Bunker Hill died at the
Pulaski Hospital Thursday afternoon, following a short illness.
The little fellow is survived by his parents, four sisters and a brother.
**State of Tennessee Death Certificate list his death from Bronchial Pneumonia.
He was 3 years, one month and 27 days old when he died.
SMITH, Lane The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Mar 1937
Lane Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Smith, died rather suddenly from an
attack of asthma, which came on Wednesday night.
Mr. Smith was a young man, twenty-one years of age, and is survived by his
parents, and his wife and one little daughter. Mrs. Smith is a daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. Dean.
Funeral services were conducted at the residence, Friday afternoon, Rev. C. B.
Cook and Rev. R. D. Angel officiating. Burial at Maplewood Cemetery.
SMITH, Max M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Nov 1939
Max M. Smith, son of Mrs. W. A. Smith, died of blood poisoning, at Danville,
Ill., Monday.
Mr. Smith has a little place on one hand, where the skin had been accidently
knocked off, but thought nothing of it. He went out rabbit hunting and killed
some rabbits. Dressing one he got some blood on his hand, on the place where the
skin had been knocked off. Blood poisoning ensued, followed by death.
The body was brought back to Pulaski for burial on the family lot in Maplewood.
SMITH, Mrs. Harrison The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Jan 1937
Mrs. Harrison Smith, well-known in the Eastern section of the county, died
Sunday, Dec. 27th at her home in the Boonshill locality and was buried at the
Barnes graveyard after services Monday by the Rev. B. Smith and Rev. Mr.
Burrows. She was 23 years of age. Her husband survives.
SMITH, Leonard The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Mar 1939
Esq. Leonard Smith, 69, who lived near Shores' Mill, in the 18th District, died
at his home, Tuesday, March 28, and funeral with Masonic burial was at Scotts
Hill, Wednesday at 1 o'clock.
Mr. Smith was a good citizen, for many years a member of the County Court. In
recent years he has suffered much with rheumatism.
SMITH, Mary Ada Boyd The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 28 Jul 1937
Mrs. Leonard Smith of the Stella community, aged 58, died Saturday afternoon at
the Pulaski Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church at Stella, Elder C. J. Murphy officiating.
Mrs. Smith was a consistent member of the Christian Church, a good mother and
neighbor, who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband, nine
children, five boys, and four girls, and by three sisters. The sisters are Mrs.
Cullom Johnson, Mrs. Raz Bassham and Mrs. Robert Smith, all residents of Giles
County.
SMITH, Robert L. The Pulaski Record 05 Mar 1941
Funeral services for Robert L. Smith, 77, farmer of the Delrose community, whose
death occurred early Sunday morning at his home, were held at the Wright
Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mr. Smith is survived by several children.
SMITH, Sally Owen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Aug 1937
Mrs. Will Wright Smith died Saturday at her home at Red Oak. Funeral services
were held Sunday and the body was buried at the Wright Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband and three daughters.
SMITHSON, Elizabeth Hagerty The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 May 1937
Mrs. Elizabeth Hagerty Smithson, widow of the late Thornton L. Smithson, died
Friday at a Nashville infirmary. Funeral services were held at a mortician's
establishment and requiem high mass at St. Patrick's Church Monday morning
followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Smithson resided a number of years with her husband at their farm south of
town and had many friends who admired her fine womanly qualities and regret her
death. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. L. B. Warner and a brother, James S.
McKenzie.
SMITHSON, Sallie Reese McLemore The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Jun 1936
Mrs. W. B. Smithson, widow of William Burr Smithson, former prominent lawyer and
State Senator, died at the Pulaski Hospital about 3 o'clock Friday morning of
pneumonia, following an acute illness which began only a few hours before her
death. Mrs. Smithson had been at the hospital for about three months recovering
from a hip fracture received in a fall at her home, and was so much improved
that she had expected to leave the hospital this week. So her unexpected death
was a great shock to her relatives and friends.
Dr. G. A. Morgan conducted the funeral rites Sunday afternoon at her late home
and burial was in Maplewood Cemetery beside her husband who died about nine
years ago.
Mrs. Smithson formerly was Miss Sallie Reese McLemore, of Spring Hill, her
mother having been Harriet Susan Figuers. She married Mr. Smithson on Nov. 21,
1882, and had been a resident of Pulaski since then. She was a member of one of
Maury County's most aristocratic families, and "Everbright" her ancestral home
at Spring Hill was the scene of many brilliant social events both before and
after the Civil War.
Mrs. Smithson was a woman of superior qualities and possessed a generous nature,
genial disposition and intelligence and practical sense of a high order, and was
noted for her love of flowers, shrubs, trees, and pretty landscape effects and
devoted much time and energy to their culture. Ane the beautiful home which she
sometimes called "Everbright" is a testimonial of her work.
Left with the responsibility of managing the estate left by her husband she did
so in a way which reflected credit on her efficiency and good judgment. She was
a home-loving woman, and spent most of the time looking after her home and its
requirements. She had long been a loyal member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are: Nephews, R. N. McLemore, Columbia; W. T. McLemore, Nashville; W.
F. Warfield, Houston, Texas; T. M. Rogers, Florence, Ala., Norfleet McLemore,
St. Louis, Mo.; Nieces, Miss Olive Rogers, Florence, Ala.; Mrs. J. W. Love,
Chattanooga; Mrs. H. L. VanHook, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. Eaton Elder,
Memphis; Mrs. Gordon Craig, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Elizabeth McComb, New York, N.
Y.; Mrs. J. J. McCabe, New York, N. Y.; Mrs. W. W. Shea, Nashville.
STEELE, J. Frank The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Apr 1939
J. Frank Steele, youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. John T. Steele, died at his home
in Washington, Friday, April 14, following a second stroke of paralysis. Mr.
Steele has been suffering from high blood pressure, some three or four yeras.
And about a month ago sustained a stroke of paralysis which was followed by
pneumonia. But he was apparently improving, when he had a second stroke which
proved fatal.
Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington, Monday afternoon.
Mr. Steele was a native of Giles County, and grew to young manhood here in
Pulaski. As older brother, Walter Steele, was in the hotel business, and Frank
after a period of training under his supervision, worked at different hotels for
several years.
Becoming hard of hearing, about fifteen years ago, he gave up hotel work, and
became associated as a partner with his sister Miss Judith L. Steele, who sould
out Fairmont Seminary to the Government on the entrance of the United States
into the World War, and invested in Washington Apartment buildings. When Miss
Steele died, Mr. Steele qualified as her administrator, and with the assistance
of his wife, who before marriage, was Miss Lady Cunningham of Clarksville, has
carried on the business.
Mr. Steele is survived by his wife, and two daughters, Mrs. James Westcott of
Washington, and Miss Sallie Steele. Also, two sisters, Mrs. Irvin McGrew, and
Miss Fannie Steele, both of Washington, John B. Wilkes and Mrs. Ed Short of
Pulaski, are cousins. Also, Mrs. Florence Hooper, of Washington.
STEELE, Judith Leroy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Sep 1937
Miss Judith Leroy Steele, who was familiarly known here in her younger days as
Miss Lee Steele, died at her home in Washington, D. C. Sunday evening.
After funeral services in Washington, where Miss Steele in recent years has been
the Sunday School teacher of a large class of women, at the Methodist Church,
accompanied by members of the family was placed on board the Southern train for
Decatur, where it is to be met by the Undertaker and a few friends, on arrival
of the train there Wednesday, and will be conveyed to Pulaski for burial on the
family lot, where repose the remains of her father and mother, and other members
of the family.
A daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. John T. Steele of Giles County, Miss Steele
enjoyed the advantages of a good education. And in early young womanhood, she
made for herself a reputation as a successful teacher. At one time, in
association with Miss Foxworthy, she was President of Martin College. At another
tiem, she was President of Galloway College for young women in Arkansas. There
she made a reputation by rescuing every girl, or seeing it done, from a
disastrous fire which developed one cold, snowy night.
Later in association with a good school man, she bought the Chinese Legation
Building at Washington, when the Chinese Government decided upon a new location.
This magnificent structure, with slight changes, became Fairmont Seminary for
young women. And Miss Steele at the head of this institution, continued till the
outbreak of the World War. The Government was calling not only for manpower, but
for everything necessary, to win the war. More office room was needed in
Washington, and before new buildings, could be erected, suitable buildings were
taken over. Fairmont Seminary buildings became government property, to be
appraised and paid for later.
Miss Steele never attempted to reorganize Fairmont. But after the war, bought
some apartment houses in Washington, and has lived there, devoting her
activities mainly to her Sunday School Class of whom about a hundred members by
whom she was greatly loved.
Mrs. Steele's brothers were Walter, Hume, and Frank; sisters, Mrs. Jim Yokley,
Mrs. Irvin McGrew, and Miss Fannie. In addition to brothers and sisters, she had
many cousins, including Mrs. Romine and John B. Wilkes, of Pulaski. Also nieces
and nephews, including, Sam and John Yokley, and their sister, Mrs. Ed R. Short,
of Pulaski.
STEVENS, Alfred The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 21 Jul 1937
Alfred Stevens, little six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Stevens, died
Friday at a Nashville hospital, following an operation for infantile paralysis.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at the Methodist Church by the
Rev. J. S. Rice and Rev. C. V. Park. Burial in Diana Cemetery.
STEVENSON, J. D. The Pulaski Record 16 Feb1938
J. D. Stevenson, 31, of Bodenham, died Thursday night at ten o'clock, after a
month's illness. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Nathaniel Stevenson; two
brothers, Roy Stevenson of Bodenham and Griffin Stevenson of Frankewing; and the
following sisters, Mrs. Gladys Smith of Bunker Hill, Mrs. Wilton Beard, and Mrs.
Eldridge Smith, both of Beech Hill; Mrs. Edward Burns, Mrs Ethel Pittard and
Miss Elise Stevenson, all of Pulaski, R. 1. Burial was at Bee Spring Cemetery.
Bennett-May and Company in charge.
STEVENSON, Nathaniel A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Sep 1936
The death of note, on July 21, was quite a shock to his old friends and
neighbors of this community; coming so unexpectedly. He was sick but a very
short time.
He was the oldest son of E. F. and Jane Stevenson and was born in the state of
North Carolina. There were three other brothers, W. E. (Bishop), Tom and
Bradford, and one sister, Naomi, Mrs. W. E. Lackey. Of this family of five, only
(Bishop) W. E. and Tom are still living.
When quite young he married Miss Mary Jane Bass, who survives him together with
their children, Roy H. Stevenson, Mrs. Ethel Pittard, Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs.
Eldridge Smith, Griffin H. Stevenson, Miss Elise Stevenson, J. D. Stevenson,
Mrs. Wilton Beard, and Miss Mable Stevenson. There are also eleven
grandchildren.
He was a man who liked very much to read and seemed always to enjoy very much
discussing matters pertaining to religion and especially relating to the Bible.
The funeral rites were held by Rev. Roy D. Angel of Bunker Hill Methodist Church
and the interment was at old Bee Spring Cemetery. S. E. Stovall, Bryson, Tenn.,
R.1, Delrose.
STEVENSON, Tom E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Apr 1937
Tom E. Stevenson, 49, died at Moulton Saturday as a result of injuries he
received the day before when a 1,500 pound boom pole fell across him as he was
engaged in work on the Lawrence County court house.
Funeral services were held from the home Saturday afternoon, the Rev. W. R.
Battle conducting the rites.
The untimely death of Mr. Stevenson was a severe shock to his family and friends
and an attempt to save his life was made by Lawrence county physicians at a
Moulton hospital after he sustained internal injuries when struck by the heavy
boom pole.
A native of Giles County, Tennessee, the deceased had made his home in Athens
for some years where he leaves his survivors, the widow; one son, Thomas; and a
daughter, Mrs. J. C. Locke. Others left to mourn his passing are three sisters,
Mesdames W. L. Mitchell of Nashville, T. E. Garrett of Ardmore and Hiram Uselton
of Madison Cross Roads and two brothers, Paul and William Stevenson of
Ardmore.-Limestone Democrat.
STONE, Floyd The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Jan 1937
Joe Stone of Delrose was called to Clinton, Okla. Sunday by the death of his
brother, Floyd Stone who died at his home there Saturday night of a heart
attack.
At the time of his death, Mr. Stone was Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of
Clinton and was among the best known business men of the city. Floyd Stone was
born and reared at Delrose and for several years made his home in Fayetteville.
He has a large connection of relatives and friends in Fayetteville and Lincoln
County who are distressed to hear of his death. He leaves a wife and two
children. Burial was in Clinton, Okla.-Lincoln County News
STONE, T. P. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Mar 1937
T. P. Stone, for fifty years one of the foremost citizens and business men of
Giles County, died suddenly, in the Court House at Pulaski, Monday morning.
Mr. Stone, remarkably well preserved, and retaining his keen mental activities,
had within the last week or two been sick with something like a mild attack of
flu. He remained at home a few days, and on other days would be out about town
for a little while.
He was up on the Square about 9 o'clock Monday morning, entered the Court House,
and started up the stair toward the County Court Room. He had passed the first
landing, and about the third step up, he swayed, and caught the railing. Some
men on the landing he had just passed, noticed him stagger, caught him, and
assisted him down. He remarked, "I don't know what has happened." about the only
words spoken. He was carried into the County Clerk's office, and physicians
called. But when they arrived, Mr. Stone was dead.
News of his sudden death, coming as it died so soon after the announcement of
the death of Dr. Lancaster, Miss Cynthia Carter and Giles Reynolds, was a great
shock to the entire community.
Mr. Stone was the last member of the old partnership of Stone, Porter, and
White, one of the foremost business institutions that helped to build a name and
reputation for Pulaski. In horse and buggy days, the firm of Stone, Porter and
White, including both livery and live stock business probably handled as many
transactions in a week, as any three of our automobile establishments of today.
But the volume of the day's business died not run into money so fast. But the
firm was known and the name was honored near and far.
Mr. Stone was a member of the United Methodist Church, and for many years served
on the Board of Stewards. In later years he asked to be relieved of the
responsibilities of official connection. But kept up regular attendance at
Sunday School and Church services.
He is survived by a large family of sons and daughters, and his second wife.
After funeral services at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
the body was laid away in Maplewood Cemetery.
STOREY, R. F. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Feb 1936
R. F. "Bob" Storey died at his home at Frankewing, early Wednesday morning,
following an illness of several weeks duration.
Mr. Storey had been actively identified with the life of Frankewing since the
establishment of that active little city. He was a good-citizen, a competent
business man, and will be greatly missed in his community.
STRICKLAND, J. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 22 Jul 1936
J. W. Strickland familiarly known to many as "Bose" died suddenly Saturday
morning of a heart attack in the office of Dr. Fuqua in Pulaski. Mr. Strickland
and Miss Maud Butler had started to Pulaski walking and were picked up by R. C.
Deason. When they reached the hill just north of town they discovered something
wrong with Mr. Strickland and Mr. Deason rushed him to the doctor where he
expired. Mr. Strickland had been in bad healthfor several years but was well as
usual when he left home. Mr. Strickland was a farmer for many years near
Riversburg and was a member of the Christian Church. He is survived by his wife,
two daughters, three sons and a number of grandchildren. After funeral services
at the home Sunday afternoon conducted by the Rev. Elmer Smith of Pulaski, his
remains were laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery. We extend sympathy to the
bereaved family.
STROUD, David The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Mar 1939
David Stroud, little son of Rev. and Mrs. John Stroud, of Westmoreland, died
Monday, and was brought to Pulaski for burial Tuesday.
Little David had been afflicted most of his life. But was even more loved on
account of his affliction. And the parents have the sympathy of all their
friends.
SUMMERFORD, William Lee The Pulaski Record 09 Mar 1938
Funeral services for W. L. Summerford, 69, retired farmer, who died at 10
o'clock Monday night, were held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the residence in
Pulaski, followed by burial at Maplewood Cemetery.
He was stricken with paralysis last Friday. He was born in Lincoln County and
had lived in Giles County since 1875. He lived in the Sumac community before
coming to Pulaski nineteen years ago.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamlin Summerford; five daughters, Mrs.
John Allen Sisk, Mrs. Ruth Dugger and Mrs. P. T. Garrett, all of Pulaski, Mrs.
W. H. Drumright of College Grove and Mrs. B. L. Harwell of Birmingham; and one
brother, R. H. Summerford of Hazlegreen, Ala.
SUMNERS, Elijah Downing The Pulaski Record 12 Oct 1939
Burial rites for E. D. Sumners, 86, who died last night at his home in the
Bunker Hill section of Giles County, were held at Shiloh Cemetery in Lincoln
County this afternoon. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are three sons, all of
Bunker Hill; and two daughters, Mrs. E. R. Mitchell of Delrose, and Mrs. Jack
Watson, of Selma, Ala. Pulaski Funeral Home in charge.
SURLES, W. J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Dec 1939
W. J. Surles, farmer and good citizen of the Goodspring community, following an
illness of several months, died at his home Monday morning, December 18.
Funeral services and burial were at Cool Spring Tuesday, Elder Joe T. Clark
officiating.
SWEENEY, Myrtle The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Jul 1939
Mrs. Myrtle Sweeney, 51, widow of the late Cleve Sweeney, died July 7 at her
home near Brick Church. Funeral services were held the following day at the
Church of Christ at Diana, of which she was a faithful member, by Elder Lowery.
Mrs. Sweeney was a highly respected Christian lady.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Louise Ingram; her father and mother, Mr.
and Mrs. W. F. Sanders; three sisters, Miss Alice Sanders, Mrs. Archie Burgess,
and Mrs. Keiffer Compton; one brother, Harvey Sanders, and a
granddaughter.----Lewisburg Tribune
TARPLEY, Bettie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Feb 1939
Miss Betty Tarpley, ninety-three years old, daughter of the late Jerome and
Harriett Tarpley, passed away February 7th at the home of her niece, Mrs. Ed
Powers. She had been in failing health for some time. Funeral and burial at
Mount Moriah. Services by Elder Elmer Smith. Surviving are nieces and nephews.
TARPLEY, J. G. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Oct 1936
J. G. Tarpley for a number of years engaged in the mercantile business at the
Pigeon Roost bridge on the Highway north of town, died at his home here Tuesday
morning, October 13th.
TARPLEY, Mary Harris Abernathy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Feb 1937
Mrs. Ira Tarpley died Friday night at the Hospital after a few days illness of
pneumonia. Her burial took place at Maplewood Cemetery Saturday after funeral
rites by the Rev. R. D. Angel.
Mrs. Tarpley was highly esteemed for her many womanly qualities and Christian
character. She is survived by husband a prominent Giles County farmer and a son
Samuel Fletcher Tarpley of Nashville, her parents, Prof. and Mrs. A. Sam
Abernathy, and brothers and sisters as follows: Fisher and Butler Abernathy, of
Pulaski; Julius Abernathy, of New York; Mrs. Tom O'Neal of Nashville and Mrs.
Charlie Abernathy of Pulaski.
TARPLEY, Melissa Ann The Pulaski Record 26 Oct 1925
Mrs. Melissa Ann Tarpley, widow of the late Epperson Tarpley died March 20th.
TATUM, Ardella Wall The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Oct 1939
The spirit of Mrs. J. A. Tatum took its flight August 27th. She was a good
neighbor and always ready to lend a helping hand in sickness. She was a loving
mother and will be missed in her home and community, she was a consistent member
of the Methodist Church and attended services regularly as long as she was able.
She was 77 years and 4 months old. Funeral services were at Mt.Moriah. She was
laid to rest by her husband who passed away several years ago. She leaves to
mourn her loss eight children as follow: William, Mitchell Leslie, Edgar, Ozro,
Mrs. John Hayes, Mrs. J. T. Walls, and Mrs. H. W. Russell and a host of
grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallbearers and granddaughters carried the
flowers. Love and sympathy are extended to the bereaved ones. A large crowd
attended the funeral and lots of pretty flowers.
TATUM, Thomas E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Mar 1936
Thomas E. Tatum died Feb. 15th, 1936, aged 84 years. The mortal remains, were
consigned to earth the following day in the cemetery at Prospect. The funeral
was delivered by Rev. J. C. Elkins of the Methodist Church at Prospect who also
conducted the rites of burial service at the grave side. His friends in life, A.
D. Carter, Tully Brown, Coy Smith, Early Toone, Maloy Gilbert and Solon Kelly,
bore his remains to its earthly chamber, to mingle with the dust of the dead
past, fitting end of a great character and a great life.
The deceased is survived by his granddaughter, Mrs. William Johnson of
Nashville, and by many relatives of remote connection.
He was born, reared and resided on his farm in the Elk River Valley a few miles
east of Prospect. Was married to Miss Henderson of that section. To this union a
son was born who when in the full vigor of a strong, magnetic manhoon and the
promise of a successful and useful life, passed away. From the terrific blow of
this most tragic event this heroic father never recovered...... Nathan A. Eubank
TAYLOR, Olan Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Oct 1937
Olan Henry Taylor, aged 53, died at a hospital in Nashville Saturday afternoon.
His burial took place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery Monday.
The deceased was born in Pulaski, a son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Taylor,
deceased. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lee Dodson, of Albuquerque, N. M.,
and two brothers, R. L. and B. D. Taylor of Nashville.
TENERY, George Buchanan The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Mar 1939
George Buchanan Tenery, born Sept. 15, 1856, near Pulaski, died at Teneryville,
near Longview, Texas, March 18, 1939, age 81 years 6 months; survived by widow
Annie Harriett Tenery, nee Jonte; and by five sons and three daughters, namely,
Dr. William C. Tenery of Waxahachie, Texas, Mrs. Josie Campbell of Corpus
Christi, Texas, John H. Tenery of Houston, Texas, James B. Tenery of Gladewater,
Texas, Mrs. Mary Naomi Toler of Teneryville, Texas, George B. Tenery, Jr. of
Corpus Christi, Texas. He was survived by thirty grandchildren, and ten great
grandchildren. He moved to Texas in 1905, and settled in Ellis County, near
Ennis, removing from there around ten years later, to a farm four miles from
Longview, on which he has resided since. Upon striking oil on this farm about
ten years ago, there grew up a town which was named for him, as will be noted
above. He was active in the care of his property up until little more than a
week before his death, and enjoyed the frequent visits of his children, and saw
them all establish families of their own, and was able to materially aid them
all from the fruits of his own efforts. He carried out during his sojurn in
Texas the stern virtues acquired from an upbringing during the reconstruction
days, and the march of progress in the South afterwards.
When a young man he owned the farm where E. L. Carden now lives at Bunker Hill
and other land nearby. Only a few years ago he, with part of his family, visited
the old home place and walked over the hills and valleys where he had spent many
happy days during childhood and young manhood. He has several relatives and
friends around Bunker Hill who sympathize with the immediate family.
THOMAS, Ollie J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1931
Decatur, Ala., March 14 O. J. Thomas, 56, formerly prominent Decatur business
man and churchman died Tuesday night at his home on the Mountain Highway. He had
been ill for a long time. The funeral was conducted from the Westside
Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon by the Rev. Vance Gordon, assisted by the
Rev. A. H. Manley of Birmingham and the Rev. H. M. Layman of Vinemont.
Deceased is survived by his wife, the following brothers and sisters; Ike Thomas
of Birmingham, J. D. Thomas of Amory, Miss., J. R. and E. L. Thomas of Decatur,
Mrs. Sallie Roberts of Oneonta, Mrs. Kettie Carden of Decatur and Mrs. Lee
Ingram of Pulaski, Tenn.
For more than a quarter of a century Mr. Thomas was active in the affairs of the
Westside Presbyterian Church, serving as superintendent of the Sunday School for
many years.
Ollie Thomas was once in business here and his former friends regret to hear of
his death.
THOMPSON, Lucy Browning The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Sep 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Browning Thompson, who died Thursday morning
after a short illness, were held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Marshall
Funeral Home, 129 Eighth Ave., South. The Rev. B. G. Hodge conducted the
services and burial which were held in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Prospect, Tenn., and moved to Nashville as a young
woman. She had been making her home in Demopolis, Ala. with her daughter, Mrs.
Van Vollins, since the death of her husband, B. A. Thompson, nearly a year ago.
Mrs. Thompson was a member of the United Methodist Church
She is survived by two children: B. Alden Thompson and Mrs. Van Vollins of
Demopolis; six sisters, Mrs. Kelly Chambers of Athens, Ala.; Miss Lillie
Browning, Mrs. Amos Young, Mrs. Charles Bischoff of Pulaski, Tenn.; and Mrs.
Burt Hunter, of Lewisburg, Tenn.; and Mrs. E. M Denham of Williamsburg,
Ky.-Banner
Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Browning, deceased and
had many friends here who regret her death.-Lewisburg Tribune.
THORNTON, Will Alex The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Mar 1937
On Thursday morning, March 4th , Will Alex Thornton quietly passed away to the
great beyond. He had been in failing health for the past few years, but had been
worse only a few days. Age 68 years, 6 months, and a few days. Burial at
Pleasant Ridge March 5th, funeral services conducted by Rev. Meyer of Minor
Hill. Pall bearers were Walter Campbell, Joe Tom Kennedy, Ed Hannah, Shirley
White, Robert Davenport and Joe Hickman. At the time of his death, he was making
his home with his son, Homer Thornton, of Chicken Creek, by whom he is survived,
together with another son, Forrest Thornton and a daughter, Mrs. Leon McNeese.
Also several stepchildren, and grandchildren, one brother and one sister, and a
number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Thornton was always a hard worker, a devoted
father and a good neighbor, was kind hearted and honest and was always ready to
do what he could to help a fellowman.
THURMAN, R. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Feb 1936
R. W. Thurman, aged 78 years, died Saturday night at 11:35 at his home in Waco.
He had been in bad health for quite a while, but had been critically ill since
Wednesday.
Surviving him are three children, Rufus Thurman of Waco, Mrs. Lester Richardson
of Cornersville, and Mrs. N. S. Kimball of Chesterfield, S. C. He is also
survived by thirty-one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was born and reared in Giles County and moved to Waco thirty-three years ago
where he had been in the mercantile business until a few years ago when he
retired. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Monday by Elder Elmer Smith of Pulaski,
at the Church of Christ in Lynnville, and the interment was at Lynnwood
Cemetery.
TILLERY, Joe The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Jun 1937
Joe Tillery, colored, for many years one of Pulaski's best carpenters, died at
his home in South Pulaski, Wednesday evening of last week.
Joe was for many years employed by the late J. M. Patterson and handled many of
the specification jobs coming to the shop. And when not so employed, was busy
making standard doors, windows and numerous other products which were carried in
stock.
Lately, Joe has been doing such odd jobs as came to hand. And many citizens
knowing his skill as a carpenter, have called upon him to handle particular, or
difficult jobs.
He is survived by his wife Adeline, who from early life has been a competent and
dependable helper for those have given her employment, and children.
TITSWORTH, Mintie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 Dec 1939
Mrs. Mintie Titsworth, 62, died at her home on upper Agnew Saturday.
Funeral and burial at Moriah Sunday.
TOOMEY, Florence Carden The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 May 1930 Sparks from Crack
Hill "Sunshine"
Mrs. J. W. Toomey passed away at her home at Bethesda, May 10th, 1930, age 47
years, 7 months and 27 days. She had recently returned from the hospital. It was
thought at first she was doing fine, but other complications set up, which
medical aid could not control. She had been a member of the church from early
childhood. She was an industrious, economical lady with a host of friends. She
is survived by her husband and two children, son and daughter., her father W. L.
Carden and six sisters and one brother. Burial at Bethesda. Funeral by Rev.
George O. Douglas.
TOPP, Martha Lou The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Sep 1936
Martha Lou Topp, 11, 6th grade pupil of Jones School and youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Topp of Gordonhurst Farm, near Lynnville, died Saturday at
the Pulaski Hospital following a week's illness of pneumonia.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at this place at 4 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H. S. Henderson of Lewisburg. Burial was
in the Lynnwood Cemetery. Survivors are her parents and three sisters, Misses
Mary, Helen and Libbie Topp.
A Tribute to Martha Lou Topp
The entire community was shrouded in gloom, when the news reached here that the
pure, sweet spirit of Martha Lou Topp had gently passed away into the Great
Beyond. Death is always sad, but doubly so, when one in the morning of life with
bright hopes for the future is snatched from us by the relentless hand of death.
A host of friends sincerely sympathize with the family and mourn the untimely
death of this pure, sweet, little girl. While her earthly existence is finished-
her few short years were not lived in vain, for the influence of her happy
disposition, kind heart and gentle manners will continue to bless, strengthen
and comfort all with whom she came in contact. Her cheerful, lovable disposition
and the influence of her life reached far beyond the confines of her home but
extended to her schoolmates and in after life, her sweet companionship will
remain a pleasant memory to them and stimulate them to higher nobler ideals.
While it is sad to see the family circle broken, they will some day be reunited
where death are sorrow are unknown. Even at the very brink of death, Martha Lou
retained her bright smile and deep appreciation for each act of kindness
administered to her comfort. Just at sunset, she was laid to rest at Lynnwood
Cemetery beneath a blanket of flowers, a silent tribute of love from devoted and
sympathetic relatives and friends a fit emblem of her pure life, whose influence
still lingers with us like a sweet fragrance.
"Yet who would ask to call her, From her home of light above, Who would ask that
God had left her, Even with our live to guide her, In the paths of good and
right, Would she still have entered Heaven, With a soul so pure and white,"
Mrs. R. L. Wagstaff
TORRENCE, Elizabeth C. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Jan 1937
Mrs. T. N. Torrence died Saturday morning in Nashville at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Hargrove, at an advanced age. Funeral services were
conducted for her here Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Carter of Olivet Church
and burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
She was for many years a member of Olivet Church and widow of a prominent
farmer, who died about ten years ago. Surviving children are, Will Torrence of
Pulaski and Robert of Yokley; John and Spencer Torrence of Nashville, Mrs. J. R.
Hargrove of Nashville, Mrs. Alice Bitticks and Mrs. Newt Bitticks of Milwaukee,
Wis., and a large number of grandchildren.
TROUPE, Velma The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Feb 1937
Mrs. Velma Troupe, graduate nurse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. "Bud" Ada, who
has been doing Red Cross Relief Work in Arkansas, died Monday at Wynne, Ark. of
pneumonia contracted in line of duty.
The body was brought back to Pulaski, arriving here on No. 3, Tuesday.
Burial was at Elkton Tuesday afternoon attended by representatives of the Red
Cross in addition to members and friends of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Ada live in
the Elkton community.
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Feb 1937
Mrs. Velma Jo Troupe, age 30, of Little Rock, who volunteered as a Red Cross
Nurse to work at the Vandale CCC Camp, base hospital for East Arkansas flood
refugees, died of pneumonia February 8, at 5 a. m.
Mrs. Troupe was one of the first to answer the appeal for graduate nurses for
flood relief work and was sent to the Area Hospital at Wynne.
Mrs. Troupe, a graduate nurse of St. Vincent's Infirmary of Little Rock, Ark.,
was in poor health when she arrived there to help in the Red Cross flood relief
work and soon became ill. Her condition had been serious for several days.
The body was sent by train to Pulaski, Tennessee and funeral services were
conducted by Br. Smith of the Christian Church at Elkton, Tenn. Interment.
Mrs. Troupe leaves a daughter, Marjorie Jean Troupe; her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. J. Ada and a brother, Clarence Ada, all of Elkton, Tenn., and two sisters,
Mrs. L. E. Criner of Little Rock and Lillian Ada of Nashville, Tenn.- Commercial
Appeal
TUCKER, Elam J. "Dink" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Jan 1939
Elam J. "Dink" Tucker, passed away Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock at his home
on South First Street, after a few days illness of pneumonia, following an
attack of pleurisy. Funeral rites were conducted at the Bennett-May and Company
Funeral Home by the Rev. J. M. Putnam,
Wednesday afternoon followed by interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Tucker was 47 years of age, and a member of the Methodist Church and for
many years had been a farmer in the Ninth District. He was a good citizen and
had moved to Pulaski Jan. 1, to reside, for the convenience of a son and
daughter connected with the General Shoe Corporation.
Surviving Mr. Tucker are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Eddie Cox of Decatur and
Miss Bessie Tucker, of Pulaski, and a son, Morris Tucker, of Pulaski, four
sisters, Mrs. James Rogers of Birmingham, Mrs. John Hardy of Decatur, Mrs. Perry
Marks of Pulaski, and Mrs. Biscoe Fairbetter; three brothers, John Tucker, of
Conway, Robert L. and Charles Tucker of Pulaski.
TUCKER, J. H. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Aug 1939
Funeral services for J. H. Tucker, 77, farmer of the Diana section, who died
Thursday, were held Friday morning at Diana Church of Christ with Elder Joe
Clark officiating. Burial was in New Hope cemetery. He is survived by his wife
and one sister, Mrs. Newton Poarch of Diana.
TUCKER, James T. The Pulaski Record 07 Dec 1938
Death Summons Comes for Bank President"
J. T. Tucker, 72, president of Frankewing Bank and one of Giles County's most
influential citizens died suddenly at his home at Frankewing Wednesday, Nov.
30th. Mr. Tucker has been a member of the Methodist Church since early
childhood.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at his residence by his pastor, Rev.
Vance Parks assisted by Rev. C. W. Turpin.
Surviving him are his wife, who was Miss Myrtle McNeely of Elkton; four sons and
four daughters, T. O. Tucker, Springfield, Colorado, H. L. Tucker, Hillsboro,
Texas, J. W. Tucker, Hot Springs, Ark., and Irwin Tucker of Decatur, Ala., Mrs.
E. B. Cathcart of Frankewing, Mrs. Sam Loyd of Bunker Hill, Mrs. Raymond Carden
of Pulaski and Mrs. Ray Brewer of St. Louis, Mo. Burial was at Mt. Zion
Cemetery.
TUCKER, Lelia Harwell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Feb 1935
Funeral services for Mrs. R. L. Tucker, 62, who died Sunday following an illness
of several months at her home at Frankewing, were conducted Monday at the Mt.
Zion Methodist Church by the Rev. J. S. Rice and the Rev. Mort Harwell, of
Lawrenceburg. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mrs. Tucker was formerly Miss Lelia Harwell. She was a member of the Methodist
Church and took an active part in Church activities.
Survivors are two brothers, the Rev. W. L. Harwell of Cornersville and the E. M.
Harwell of Frankewing, and three sisters, Mrs. Lee Follis of Frankewing, Mrs.
Kenny Allen and Mrs. Joe Lunn of Lewisburg.
TUCKER, Margaret "Maggie" Brownlow The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 25 Aug 1937
Mrs. Tom Tucker, aged about 72, died Friday at 1 p. m. at her home in the Bunker
Hill section of paralysis and her burial took place Saturday forenoon at the old
"Baptist Church graveyard," after funeral rites by the Rev. R. D. Angel.
Mrs. Tucker had been in poor health a number of years, but will be missed as a
leader in religious and civic affairs in her neighborhood and it is said she was
never known to speak a harmful word of any one. She was a member of the
Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, former deputy sheriff, and two daughters, Mrs.
Lena Watson and Mrs. Lillian Summers and a son, Clarence Tucker, of Pulaski, and
two brothers, George and W. N. Brownlow, of Bunker Hill.
TUCKER, R. E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Nov 1937
On November 20, 1937, death fell upon R. E. Tucker, and when for him the silver
cord of life loosed, his soul donned the beautiful robe of immortality and made
a triumphant entry into his Heavenly Home. He did not fear death and he sings
with the Psalmist, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
He was born on March 20, 1866, and lived most of his life in Giles County. On
Nov. 25, 1889, he was married to Mary Inez Mayes and to this union were born
five children, four of whom survive: Foster, Flournoy, Raymond and Mary Sam
Tucker. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were conducted at Bunker Hill, Sunday, Nov. 21st by Rev.
Gibbons and the body was laid to rest in the McCracken Cemetery.
TUCKER, Robert Lee The Pulaski Record 25 May 1932
Robert Lee Tucker, farmer of the Frankewing locality, died after an illness of
about twelve months, at his residence Sunday. He was 66 years of age. Mr. Tucker
had recently undergone an operation in Nashville.
Surviving him are his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Lela Harwell, and
one brother, Jim Tucker, who lives at Frankewing.
Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Church Monday afternoon at two o'clock
and were conducted by the Rev. J. W. Madewell. Burial was at Mt. Zion.
TURNER, Jim Henry "Dr. Love" The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Jan 1937
Jim Henry Turner of Frankewing known to many readers of the Citizen by his pen
name, Dr. Love, died at his home Sunday afternoon, following a period of poor
health extending over about three or four years.
Mr. Turner had a quaint style of humor, and assumed the pen name of "Dr. Love"
as a joke. He was never married, and jokingly referred to his experiences with
young ladies entitling him to the degree of Doctor in the realm of courtship and
marriage.
Quite a number of subscribers took the Citizen specially to enjoy his letters. A
few who did not see the humor in some of his jokes, but took them seriously,
could never see the point.
Mr. Turner was kind hearted, a devout churchman, quaint, original, had positive
convictions and was plain spoken. Many friends will breathe a silent prayer,
that he may rest in peace.
TWITTY, Ellen The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1936
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Twitty, aged 68 years, who died at her home in
the Blanche community Saturday, March 7, 1936, were held Sunday afternoon at the
Blanche Church of Christ by Elder R. A. Largen and Rev. J. E. Eddins. She is
survived by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grant Connelly, with whom she made her home,
and two grandchildren. She was the widow of W. W. Twitty who for years was a
prominent nurseryman and originated the Twitty Paragon apple.- Fayetteville
Observer
USSERY, J. E. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Jan 1937
J. E. Ussery, who for many years has been a cripple from rheumatism and drawn
feet and legs, died Sunday, Jan. 17, age 73.
The burial was Monday, January 18th, at Frankewing.
WAKEFIELD, Gid The Pulaski Record 01 Mar 1938
Funeral services for Gid Wakefield, 41, farmer and assistant rural mail carrier
at Frankewing, who died suddenly after a heart attack Thursday at his home, were
held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church at Frankewing. by
Elder Andy Largen of Fayetteville. Burial followed at the Frankewing Cemetery.
Mr. Wakefield, who was a member of the Church of Christ is survived by his wife,
formerly Miss Iline Maclin; six sons, Wayne, Paul, Glen, Carl, Rade, and Earl
Wakefield; one sister, Mrs. Cyril Foster, of Montgomery, Ala., and a brother,
Claiborne Wakefield, of Petersburg.
WAKEFIELD, Mrs. J. W. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 Apr 1939
A message was received here Tuesday announcing the death of Mrs. J. W.
Wakefield.
Mrs. Wakefield was a sister to the late F. M. Massey, and the widow of John
Winston Wakefield, who at the time of his death last year was Vice President of
the American National Bank, Nashville. She has been sick several weeks. Recently
underwent an operation at a Nashville hospital. She died Monday, or Monday
night. And was to be buried at Nashville, Wednesday.
WALDRUM, Jennie Hubbel The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 11 Jan 1939
Mrs. John Napoleon Waldrum, age 84, died at her home on West Hill, Sunday
morning, after about a week's illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Waldrum was a member
of the Christian Church. After the funeral services, conducted by Elder Elmer
Smith, the body was laid away in Maplewood. The deceased is suvived by a son,
Jonas Waldrum, of Nashville, and two daughters, Misses Eckie and Katherine of
Pulaski.
WALL, James M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Sep 1937
James M. Wall, aged 59, died August 1, at his home at Campbellsville after a
long illness. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors are three sisters and three brothers, all of whom reside in Giles
County.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Campbellsville Cemetery.-Maury
Democrat.
WARD, Andrew J. The Pulaski Record 15 Feb 1933
Andrew J. Ward, aged 66, died February 9th, at his residence, what is known as
the "rock house" below Sam Davis Avenue on East Madison Street. Burial was at
Chestnut Grove following services at the Chestnut Grove Church conducted by the
pastor, the Rev. Mr. Wilson.
WARD, Boss The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 31 May 1933
Boss Ward died at his home in Pulaski Friday night after a protracted illness of
several months. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, conducted by Rev.
T. E. Hudson, burial at Moriah. Survivors are his wife and a number of brothers
and sisters including Jim, Claude, Duncan and Will Ward and Mrs. Oscar Pratt.
WARD, Mary Pratt The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 9 Aug 1939
Funeral services for Mrs. Duncan Ward, 33, who died late Saturday night at her
home in the Beech Hill section, were held Sunday afternoon at Mt. Moriah
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. She is
survived by her husband and six children, the youngest of whom is two days
old.-Monday's Banner.
WARD, Sarah The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Mar 1936
Miss Sarah Ward of the Blooming Grove community, died Wednesday morning.
Burial service will be Thursday.
WARREN, Bettye The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 Jan 1937
The many friends of Mrs. W. O. Chapman will be grieved to learn of the death of
her mother, Mrs. Bettye Warren, which occurred January 24, at the home of
another daughter, Mrs. Ola Hull, of Decatur, Ala. Burial was at beautiful Rose
Hill in Decatur.
Besides Mrs. Chapman and Mrs. Hull, she leaves the following sons: Henry Warren,
of Decatur; Mrs. William Gilley, Decatur; Ms. Earnest Faulkner, Elkmont, Ala.;
Mrs. Harry P. Bracken and Miss Elizabeth Warren of Miami, Fla.; E. F. Warren of
Pensacola, Fla., and G. B. Warren of Rio Hondo, Texas. All of her children were
with her during her sickness.
WARREN, James Alexander The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 May 1930
James A. Warren died on Monday, May 12, after an illness extending over several
months, at the home of his brother, P. C. Warren at Appleton. Funeral services
were conducted for him Tuesday and interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery with
Masonic rites.
Mr. Warren was born in Giles County near Appleton, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Nathan Warren, deceased, and his business career began with him as a clerk in
the store of Hall, Kelton and Company in 1905. In 1908 he became a member of the
firm of Butler and Warren and for the past six years had been manager of the
business, showing much executive ability and possessing those traits which go to
make a successful and popular business man, honest dealing, and good management
coupled with a genial disposition and he will be greatly missed in that section
of the country. He was an enthusiastic Mason and when the Masonic Lodge was
burned at Appleton two or three years ago, he gave the organization a room on
the third floor of the store which is still used as the meeting place.
Surviving Mr. Warren are his brothers P.C., M.C., and H. H. Warren of Appleton,
and Dr. Robert F. Warren of Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. M. F. Norwood, of Minor Hill
and another sister, Mrs. R. L. Madry of Goodsprings and a half-sister, Mrs. W.
F. Daugherty of Pulaski.
The loss of a good citizen like Mr. Warren is always a serious one to his
community and to the organizations with which he is connected. The Citizen
extends sympathy to the bereaved ones.
WATERS, Addison Kerr The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 20 Jan 1937
Addison Kerr Waters, 55, railroad agent at Lynnville, died at the Pulaski
Hospital Tuesday following a heart attack.
Funeral services are to be held Wednesday at 1 o'clock at the residence of Fagan
Booth. Services conducted by Rev. T. E. Hudson. Burial will be at Stella.
Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Blanche Booth, and one son, A. K.
Waters, Jr.
WATKINS, Mildred The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Jul 1936
We regret to report the death of Mildred Watkins who departed this life June 3.
We feel that she was one of those flowers that the Reaper of Death has taken
from the Garden of Love. Mildred had such a kind and lovable disposition that
everybody admired her. She had a winning personality and always greeted you with
a smile and a kind word. She took a great interest in her church and school work
winning many prizes and honors. In a county school contest she won first in
arithmetic, first in spelling and second in the speaking contest, her subject
being "Sam Davis," by Mrs. W. B. Romine.
This community, school and church, as well as the family, have lost a jewel
which will be greatly missed. She seemed to love everybody and everybody loved
and venerated her.
Robert Townsend
WATSON, Claud The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 May 1939
Claud Watson, aged 59 years, departed this life April 27. He was born near
Bryson but grew up to manhood in the Bunker Hill section. He was a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Ben Watson, his mother having preceded him to the grave when he was
quite small, and his father only a few months ago. Claud was a hard working
farmer so long as his health permitted but of recent years had not been so well
and had lived in Pulaski. Fortune did not crown his efforts but he did much that
was pleasing in the Master's sight. He lived a good, honorable life and he and
his good wife reared ten nice children to woman and manhood that are making a
success in life.
His funeral services were conducted the afternoon of April 28, in the
Bennett-May and Company Funeral parlors at Pulaski and his tired body was laid
to rest in the family graveyard on Indian Creek.
Besides his wife and children he leaves a sister, Mrs. Tom Bryant and children
of Bryson, two brothers, Clarence Watson and family of Bunker Hill and Guy
Watson and family of Nashville.
WATSON, Edwin The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Nov 1939
Edwin Watson, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Watson, of the Bunker Hill
community, died at the Hospital Sunday night, after several days serious
illness.
Edwin was hurt, playing with his brother, when a small boy, and has been a
cripple, nearly all his life. He had many friends who knew him throughout the
county, as the crippled boy who sold tobacco, and sometimes peanuts, apples,
candy, etc. on the north part of the Court Yard. He was a pleasant, likeable
young man.
Recently the broken back became painful, and an examination at the Hospital,
showed that tuberculosis of the spine had developed and in his weakened
condition, there was nothing to do, but give something to ease the pain, and
wait for the end. That came, Sunday evening about 9 o'clock. Funeral and burial
services were conducted Tuesday at the Baptist Church, north-west of Bunker
Hill.
WATSON, John Wright "Jack" The Pulaski Record 16 Feb 1938
Jack Watson, who was born and reared at Bunker Hill but moved to the Southern
part of Alabama a few years ago, died Saturday and was buried Sunday, Feb. 13.
He leaves a wife, Mrs. Cullie Summers Watson and five children.
WATSON, Sarah Elizabeth Hasten The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Oct 1939
Mrs. Sarah Watson died at her home in the Bunker Hill community one day last
week, age 77. Burial was at the Osburn Cemetery, Rev. G. W. Turpin, officiating.
WATSON, Luther The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 Mar 1937
Sparks From Crack Hill "Sparks Knocker"
Luther Watson of Bryson passed through the dark valley of the shadow of death
recently. Here is an obituary in a nut shell. No manner of fault was found in
Luther Watson and no one spoke a word against him because he kept in the middle
of the road.
WEBB, Ida E. White The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Oct 1939
Webb Finney, went to Birmingham, Sunday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank
Webb, who died Saturday, age 85, and was buried Sunday at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr.
and Mrs. Webb formerly lived in Pulaski, but removed to Birmingham, some
twenty-five or thirty years ago.
Mr. Webb died several years ago, and Mrs. Webb has made her home with her son.
WEST, Nannie Ashley The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Jan 1936
Mrs. Sam West died at her home on East Hill, Friday morning following an illness
of three days with double pneumonia. Mrs. West had been in feeble health for
several weeks. But was not in a critical condition till the fatla attack of
pneumonia developed.
Mrs. West was 69 years of age, a native of White Plains, Ala., where she and Mr.
West married, and lived for several years, before returning to his native home
of Pulaski.
After services at the grave, Saturday at 2 o'clock by Elder Murphy, and Rev. R.
A. Johns, the body was laid away in the West family lot in Maplewood.
Mrs. West is survived by her husband, Sam West, who has been in feeble health
for several months and by one daughter, Mrs. Peden Parker and one son, Man West.
Mrs. West was a good woman. Those in position to know her well, say they never
heard her speak a harsh, critical or unkind word, about any one, no matter how
great the provocation. She kept a kind, sweet disposition. She lived to serve
her family as best she could.
WEST, Sam The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 26 Feb 1936
Sam West, son of the late John W. West, died at his home on East Hill Monday
night after a lingering period of ill health.
Mr. West was a carpenter and an all round mechanic. When automobiles came into
general use, of course they required repairs. So Mr. West, his brother, Carson
West, and his son, Man West, gradually got into the automobile repair business.
They built a large garage, and bought a lot of equipment. And handled a great
volume of work. But for a year or two Mr. West has not been able to work.
Funeral services were conducted at the grave at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Elder J. C. Murphy officiated. Burial was with the Masonic rites, Mr. West
having been a member of the lodge since early manhood.
He is survived by a sister and a brother, a son and a daughter, both married.
His wife passed away only a few weeks ago.
WHITE, Audley The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Aug 1939
Audley White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley White, who live east of town died at
the Pulaski Hospital, Thursday, of meningitis. Mr. White was taken violently
sick at home, with serious sore throat and violent pain in the neck and back of
the head. And was removed to the Hospital before definite, diagnosis of the
trouble. He continued desperately sick to the end.
The body was buried in Pulaski Cemetery Friday.
WHITE, Ethel Vaughan The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Feb 1939
Mrs. Herbert White died at the Pulaski Hospital, Friday morning, following an
operation. Peritonitis set up following the operation, and death ensued quickly,
coming as a great shock to her family and many friends.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church of which she was a member at
Lawrenceburg. Burial followed in Mimosa Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. White have lived
at Lawrenceburg for several years. The returned to Pulaski, last fall to make
their home with Mr. White's father, Clark White. Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. M. J. Shultz, a former pastor, assisted by Rev. Davis, pastor of the
Baptist Church at Lawrenceburg, and Rev. R. A. Johns, pastor of the church at
Pulaski.
Mrs. White was a daughter of Will Vaughan of Minor Hill, her mother having died
when she was a little girl. A sister of Carson Vaughan, formerly of Pulaski, now
located in Nashville. She is survived by her husband, Herbert White, who is
associated with his father, Clark White, in the grocery business, and by two
little children, a boy and a girl, ages 6 and 7, respectively. Much sympathy is
extended to the sadly bereaved little family.
WHITE, John Ranson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Feb 1939
Funeral services for J. R. White, age 80, Minor Hill, who fell asleep in the
arms of Jesus Sunday morning Feb. 12th at 10:30 a. m. at the home of Rufus
Lawrence, were held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Minor Hill with Bro.
Clifford Murphy officiating. Mr. White was a devoted member of the Church of
Christ and was loved by all who knew him. We cherish the memory of him. We thank
God for what he meant to us.
Survivors are: two daughter, Mrs. Lum Davis, and Mrs. John Bruce of Minor Hill;
six grandchildren, Mrs. Clemice Gower and Adrian Davis, of Pulaski, Buren Davis,
Harley, Rubert and Aldwin Bruce of Minor Hill, three great grandchildren, Hayden
and Melonee Gower of Pulaski, one sister, Mrs. Dave Thomas, of Prospect, two
brothers, Edd White of Prospect and Willis White of Athens, Ala.
WHITE, Luther The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 27 May 1936
Luther White, colored, sixteen year old son of Lilburn White, both of whom have
been working at Milky Way Farms, was killed in an automobile crash Sunday
afternoon. The accident occurred between Waco and Lynnville. White was driving
fast, and going down grade, lost control of the auto, which ran into a ditch and
crashed.
The accidental death was investigated by Carl Hickman, Highway Patrol. No other
car was involved in the unfortunate accident.
WHITE, Shelba Jean The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 May 1939
Mrs. Mahlon White of the Rose Hill community, of the 19th district, was knocked
down and painfully hurt Sunday, and her nine months old baby, which the mother
was carrying, was killed, when they were struck by an auto or small truck,
driven by the husband and father, Mahlon White.
The story, as we get it is that the mother, with the baby, was attending
services at a church in the neighborhood. Not feeling quite equal to the task of
carrying the large baby home, the mother sent word by a friend asking the
husband to come by for them. But apparently he did not come as soon as the
mother expected, so she started on the way home, carrying the baby. When the
father came, and found the wife and baby gone, he started after them, and was
evidently driving fast. Overtaking them, he either did not see them in time, or
brakes failed to work, or something went wrong. The mother was struck, knocked
several yards, and rendered unconscious. The baby was so badly hurt that it died
on the way to the Hospital. After first aid treatment, and a nights rest, Mrs.
White was able to leave the Hospital and go home, Monday morning.
WHITE, Willie Ann Miles The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 15 Apr 1936
Mrs. J. R. White of Minor Hill passed away Monday evening, April 6, 1936. She
had been a member of the Church of Christ for many years.
She lived a faithful Christian life until death. She was loved by all who knew
her, and wil be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, J. R. White; two children, Mrs. Lum Davis and
Mrs. John Bruce of Minor Hill; six grandchildren, Mrs. Clemice Gower of Pulaski,
Buren and Adrian Davis of Minor Hill, Harley, Robert and Aldewin Bruce of Minor
Hill. Three great grandchildren, Hayden and Melonee Gower of Pulaski, and
William Davis of Minor Hill.
Funeral services were conducted by Elder Kelly of Lawrenceburg, Tuesday
afternoon, April 7th, at 2 o'clock at the Church of Christ at Minor Hill.
Among those that were there from other towns: Mr. and Mrs. Collie White and
Willie White of Athens, Ala.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed White, Mrs. Dave Thomas, Mrs. John
Brown of Prospect, Earl White, Joe Smith, Mrs. Logan Evans, of Pleasant Hill;
Mrs. Ada Jones, Mrs. Earl McBay, Mrs. Olen Taylor, Miss Rena Jones, Mrs. Harris
Miles, of Athens, Ala.
WHITFIELD, Carl The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 May 1936
Carl Whitfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Whitfield of Elkton, was accidently
drowned in a creek near Iuka, Miss., Monday, where he was working with a crew of
TVA workmen.
The story as we get it is, that young Whitfield went across the creek to get
some fresh water for the men. Returning, he either stumbled and fell, or was
siezed with an attack of cramp. In some way he got into a deep hole in the creek
and was drowned before his friends could get to him.
WHITFIELD, Claude Brown The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 19 May 1937
C. B. Whitfield, age 64, a farmer of the Moriah community, died early Sunday
morning at the Hospital at Decatur. He was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Sam Smith
in Decatur, and went to the Hospital there for treatment.
Funeral services were held at Trinity, Monday, Rev. W. G. Largen and Rev. G. A.
Morgan, in charge. Burial at Moriah.
Mr. Whitfield was a good farmer, and a faithful member of the Methodist Church
at Trinity. He had been Superintendent of the Sunday School there for a long
time- perhaps thirty years. And was very seldon absent or tardy. If not there on
time, those present worried that something out of the ordinary had happened.
In addition to Mrs Smith, Mr. Whitfield is survived by the following sons and
daughters: Misses Leila, Mary, and Christine Whitfield and Mrs. Jim Oakes, Jr.,
all of Giles County; and Thomas Whitfield of Wartrace.
WHITFIELD, Joseph S. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Sep 1936
Funeral services for Joseph S. Whitfield, 80, merchant and farmer of Giles
County, were held Friday at Veto, Ala., where Mr. Whitfield formerly operated a
general merchandise store.
Mr. Whitfield, father of T. S. Whitfield, Nashville physician, was born and
reared near Prospect, Tenn., in Giles County. He went to Nashville three weeks
ago and had been confined in a hospital from that time till his death. He died
Thursday at 10 p. m.
The body left Union Station at 8:10 a. m. Friday for Veto. Survivors are two
sons, Dr. T. S. of Nashville and Ben Whitfield of Giles County; one daughter,
Mrs. Ben Williams of Giles County, and eleven grandchildren.
WILKINSON, Thomas J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 17 Feb 1937
Dr. Thomas J. Wilkinson, aged 66, died Wednesday at his home in Athens after a
long illness. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon, the Rev W.
R. Battle conducting services. McConnell in charge. Interment was made in the
city cemetery.
Born in Giles County, Tennessee, the deceased many years ago moved to Limestone
where he was united in marriage to Miss Tommie Davis. His residence across Elk
River was often approached by visitors, who wished him to visit their sick and
the weather was never too inclement nor the journey too long for him to pay his
calls of mercy.
For the past several years, Dr. Wilkinson had live in Athens and where his
survivors, two sons, Kenneth and Robert, and a sister, Mrs. W. H. McClellan,
reside. Another son, Woodrow, lives in Shelbyville, Tenn. To them is extend the
warmest sympathy of many friend.-Limestone Democrat
WILLIAMS, Bob The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 2 Dec 1936
Bob Williams, formerly of Giles County, a brother of Frank Williams who lives
just east of Pulaski, died at the home of his daughter in Tulsa, Okla., October
24.
Mr. Williams has been living his daughters, in Oklahoma, in recent years. He is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Paul Avis of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Benham of
Salupa.
He has one brother Frank Williams, living here, and a sister, mrs. J. Shields.
Also as sister, Mrs. Stamper of Jonesboro, Ark.
WILLIAMS, Daisy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Jun 1937
Six months of agonizing pain ended for Miss Daisy Williams, Tuesday afternoon
when she passed away at her home on Haywood Creek.
A cancerous affection of the hip bones had so weakened the fiber, that the bones
collapsed when she was standing before the mirror, about Christman. One broken
hip is bad enough. But in her case, both hip bones were broken, and in addition
she suffered the agonizing pain of the disease.
Funeral and burial services at Moriah Wednesday afternoon.
WILLIAMS, Frank The Pulaski Record 28 Aug 1935
Frank Williams, 84, one of the few surviving Confederate veterans in Giles
County, died Saturday. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at
Lynnwood Cemetery by the Rev. Albert Holt. Mr. Williams had been in failing
health for some time.
Survivors are one son, Edward Williams and one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Coggins.
WILLIAMS, J. Frank The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Dec 1939
J. Frank Williams, 84, native of Giles County and a life long citizen, died at
his home east of Pulaski, just south of Aymett, Friday morning, after about
three weeks of serious illness.
Mr. Williams was a farmer, but in his younger years served at different times as
constable and deputy sheriff.
He was the oldest member of Rehoboth Church. But in recent years had been a
regular attendant of both Sunday School and preaching services in Pulaski. Some
of his children lived in Pulaski, and it was more convenient for him to attend
services here. Ane he became very much interested in the Men's Bible Class, and
very seldom missed when able to attend. He would have transferred his
membership, but for sentimental reasons.
After funeral services at the Bennett-May and Company Funeral Home Saturday,
conducted by Dr. G. A. Morgan, assisted by Rev. S. R. Bratcher, the body was
laid away on the family lot in Maplewood Cemetery, beside the remains of his
wife, who preceded him several years.
Mr. Williams is survived by three daughters and two sons, Misses Mae and Delia
Williams, and Mrs. Fred Griggs, and John Sam Williams, of Pulaski, and Charles
Frank Williams of Jacksonville, Fla.
WILLIAMS, Lizzie Burch The Pulaski (TN) Citizen __ Mar 1938
Mrs. Lizzie Burch Williams, died at 2:30 Friday 11 March 1938 at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Ben Morring of Huntsville, Ala.
Funeral services were held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon at Beech Hill with
Rev. W P Barnes officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Because of ill
Health she left her life long home near Beech Hill to be with her daughter in
her declining days. She was taken seriously ill Jan.14 but with careful nursing
was restored to a moderate degree of health after suffering a relapse the third
time. She appeared better until the day of her death when she had a heart attack
from which she never recovered.
Besides her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Mrs. John Barlar, of
Pulaski: Miss LeVert Williams, of Kingsport, Tenn.; Mrs. Ben Morring, of
Huntsville, Ala.; Miss. Douglas Williams, of Tanner, Ala; and Miss Flournoy
Williams, of Birmingham, Ala.
She is also survived by four brothers, three sisters and six grand-children.
WILLIAMSON, Gil T. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Mar 1939
Gil T. Williamson, age about 86, died one day last week at his home on the road
leading from Lynnville to Cornersville.
Mr. Williamson was a good citizen and spent most of his long and active life, in
the Riversburg community where he was engaged in business for many years.
Following the death of his first wife, he sold out his business, and went to
California where he had a brother. But the brother died and he returned to Giles
County.
Later he married Mrs. Q. T. Parker, whom he had known since both of them were
young people. They located in the Blue Creek valley, a few miles out from
Lynnville, and remained there.
WILLOUGHBY, Lilla May Englett The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 May 1933
Mrs. Nathan Willoughby died at the Solon Reynolds homeplace in the Moriah
community, Saturday night, leaving a widowed husband and ten small children,
including two sets of twins and an infant only a few hours old. Funeral services
were held for this mother Monday forenoon, conducted by Rev. T. E. Hudson
assisted by Rev. G. S. Wilson. Mrs. Willoughby was a devout member of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
WILSON, Mrs. John The Pulaski (TN) Citizen __ May 1930
A beautiful life was ended on Wednesday, May 30, 1934, when the death angel
entered the home of John Wilson and claimed for its victim the wife and mother.
She was before marriage Miss Myrtle Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Clark,
who preceded her to the grave a number of years ago. She lived the greater part
of her life in Giles County.
She will be sadly missed in the neighborhood where she lived, but especially in
the sacred precinct of her home where her devoted husband and four children sit
beneath a dark shadow longing for the touch of a vanished hand and a voice that
is now still.
She leaves her husband, John Wilson; three daughters, Miss Wilma Wilson, Mrs.
Clifford Thurman, Mrs. Willie Carl Gordon, and a son, John Elam Wilson; one
granddaughter, Peggy Joy Thurman; two brothers, Walter and Rev. Joe Clark; two
sisters, Mrs. Mark Wilson and Mrs. Andrew Hall and a number of friends and
relatives.
After funeral services at Providence Church of Christ of which she was a
life-long member by Bro. Harris of Lawrencburg and Bro. Murphy of Pulaski, she
was laid to rest in the family lot in the Providence Cemetery.
WITT. George B. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1937
George B. Witt, 73, widely known citizen, died Wednesday afternoon at his home
near Lynnville of a sudden heart attack. He was a member of a prominent
Tennessee family, being the son of the late C. H. Witt, well known financier of
this section, and Sara Bugg Witt. For nearly thirty years, Mr. Witt was cashier
of the Lynnville Bank and Trust Company, chairman of the board of the Jones High
School of Lynnville and was one of the electors at large when the National
Democratic Convention was held in San Francisco. He received his education under
Prof. George Campbell at the Lynnville Academy and the late W. R. (Sonny) Webb
when the latter was at Culleoka. He was a member of the United Methodist Church
and was active in the civic affairs of the community.
He is survived by one son, Prof. C. H. Witt, Jr., superintendent of the Pulaski
City Schools; two daughters, Mrs. Marvin Clayton, teacher in the Pulaski
elementary schools, and Miss Sara Laird Witt, teacher in the Tulsa, Okla. High
School; three brothers, Dr. W. H. Witt, prominent physician in Nashville, and R.
H. and C. H. Witt, of Lynnville; and four sisters, Mrs. Florence Grigsby of
Pulaski, Mrs. C. T. Reid and Mrs. Mary Witt Smith of Lynnville and Mrs. R. O.
Allen of Bryan, Texas.
Funeral services were held at the residence at 2 p. m. Thursday by the Rev. G.
A. Morgan, pastor of the Pulaski Methodist Church, and burial was in the
Lynnwood Cemetery.
WOOD, John Bell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Apr 1939
John Bell Wood, who sustained a stroke of paralysis, Sunday morning, April 2,
died at his home in Pulaski, Tuesday evening, April 11.
Funeral services will be held at the Catholic Church, Thursday morning at 9
o'clock.
Mr. Wood is survived by his wife and four children, John Robert Wood of
Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Emmett Hazelwood of Athens, Ala., Mrs. Frank Burgett of
Louisville, Ky., and Mrs. Bessie Holley of Pulaski and several brothers and
sisters.
WOOD, Elizabeth McLaurine The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 18 Mar 1931
Mrs. Thomas P. Wood passed away at her home on East Hill about 11 o'clock Monday
forenoon after a prolonged illness. Her funeral rites were conducted Tuesday at
the family residence by Rev. W. S. Taylor and Dr. Marion S. Kennedy and the
interment took place in the family lot at the Bee Spring cemetery at Bryson.
Mrs. Wood, formerly Miss Elizabeth McLaurine, was a devout member of the
Methodist Church and a woman of culture and refinement and many Christian
graces, and an accomplished teacher and musician. She was fondly devoted to her
two surviving children, Mrs. Mary Wood Overton and Miss Lucille Wood, both of
whom are prominent in the educational, business and social life of Pulaski and
Giles County, and to whom the deepest sympathy of their many friends is
expressed in this great bereavement, for they have lost a loving and faithful
mother, and the community one its noblest women. The also extends to Mrs. Mrs.
Ed Young of Bryson, sister of or Mrs. Wood, and her step sons, Raymond Wood of
Nashville, and________________Wood of Birmingham, who came to the obsequies.
WOODS, Sarah Bell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1937
Mrs. Sarah Bell Woods, wife of Carey A. Woods, resident of 505 Elkton Street,
Athens, died December 28th at the age of 50. She was born in Giles County,
Tennessee. Mr. Woods is a well-known citizen of Athens, and he and his family
have the sympathy of their many friends. She is survived by her husband, four
daughters, Mrs. Leopard of Birmingham, Ala., Misses Gaynell, Lucille, and Mabel,
of Athens; four sons, Harry, of Pulaski, Tenn., Hansard of Decatur, Mazie of
Athens, and Thomas of Athens; four sisters, Mrs. Nora Robinson, Mrs. Vera
Hodges, Mrs. Velma Holt, all of Tennessee; Mrs. Anna Adams of Arkansas; four
brothers, Kirk Jackson and Jim Jackson of Athens, Marvin and Hatton Jackson of
Georgia. Eight grandchildren.
A well known and loved citizen Mrs. Woods was a member of the Christian Church
for fifteen years. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 29th, at the home on
Elkton Street. Interment, New Garden Cemetery.-Alabama Courier
WORLEY, L. Brown The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 1 Sep 1937
L. Brown Worley died Tuesday morning at his home in Nashville. Funeral services
will be conducted at the Martin, Bracey Welch funeral home by the Rev. A. W.
Beasley followed by interment in the Parks-Worley Cemetery at Elkton.
Mr. Worley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Win Worley, deceased, and is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Lela Young Worley; a son, L. B. Worley, Jr., and daughters, Mrs.
James L. Brown of Memphis, Mrs. Melvin Thweatt, of Greensboro, N. C., Miss Sarah
Worley of Nashville and a sister, Mrs. W. H. Bell, of Memphis.
Mr. Worley had resided in Montgomery, Ala., for several years before removing to
Nashville.
Many friends in Giles County regret his death.
WORLEY, Mary V. Orr The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 24 Oct 1934
Funeral services for Mrs. R. W. Worley, 88, member of a prominent Giles County
family, were held yesterday morning at Elkton, Tenn., followed by burial in the
cemetery at Elkton.
Mrs. Worley died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Bell, in
Memphis, following a heart attack. She was born and reared in Giles County,
moving to Memphis 25 years ago. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in
Memphis.
Mrs. Worley is the mother of L. B. Worley, of Batton Avenue here, who formerly
lived in Montgomery, Ala.-Saturday's Tennessean.
WORLEY, Mildred Abernathy The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 4 Nov 1936
Mrs. Mildred Worley, died in Chattanooga, Thursday night, following an illness
extending over several months, with tuberculosis.
Mrs. Worley was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Abernathy, a sister
of Homer Abernathy, and the widow of Virgil Worley. She was for several years a
saleslady in Pulaski, and has a large circle of friends who will be interested
in the news of her death.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Loyd, and Homer Abernathy attended the funeral from here. The
funeral and burial were in Chattanooga, Saturday, where her daughter lives. She
is survived also by a sister who lives in Knoxville.
WORLEY, Tull The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 01 Jan 1936
Funeral services for Tull Worley, 62, traveling salesman and member of a
prominent Giles County family, who died at 7 o'clock Thursday night at a local
infirmary following an operation, were held at the Bracey and Martin Funeral
Home at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Elder S. H. Hall officiated. Burial was in
the Worley Cemetery near Pulaski, Tenn.
Mr. Worley was born and reared in Pulaski, and was the youngest son of the late
Capt. Willis Worley of the Confederate Army. He had lived in Nashville for a
number of years and was a member of the Russell Street Church of Christ.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. R. M. Martin of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Julian
Thomas and Mrs. Robert Goodrich of Nashville; two brothers, H. Clay Worley of
Forreston, Texas, and Robert Worley of Decatur, Ala.; and one half-brother, W.
P. Worley of Nashville. Friday's Banner
WORLEY, Willis Pinson The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 30 Aug 1939
Funeral services for Willis Pinson Worley, retired official of the Tennessee
Central Railroad, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Lawrence
Avenue Church of Christ. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Mr. Worley died early Friday morning at his home, 1001 Lawrence Avenue,
following a long illness.
He was born in Giles County, a son of the late Capt. Willis Worley and Mrs.
Lucinda Woods Worley. He lived most of his life near Pulaski, Tenn. moving to
Nashville in 1905.
Survivors are his daughters, Miss Bonnie Margaret Worley, Mrs. James Brandon,
Miss Donnye A. Worley, and Mrs. George S. Boswell, all of Nashville; his sons,
Willis Worley III of Nashville and J. Van Worley of New York and Fort Worth,
Texas; and six grandchildren. -Saturday's Tennessean
WRIGHT, Margaret Wagstaff The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 6 Sep 1939
Lynnville, Tenn. Sept. 3-Funeral services for Mrs. Joe B. Wright, 42, wife of
Dr. Joe B. Wright, one of the leading physicians of Giles County, who died
Friday night, following a long illness, were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock at her home here, by Elder J. T. Clark of Pulaski. She was formerly Miss
Margaret Wagstaff, daughter of the late W. M. Wagstaff, and Mrs. Clara Wagstaff
Smith, prominent families of this section. She was a life-long member of the
Church of Christ and was very active in church work and the civic affairs of the
town. She received her education at Jones High School and Peabody College in
Nashville.
Mrs. Wright was greatly beloved and her death was a great loss to this
community. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Miss Betty
Wright, a son, Joe B. Wright, Jr., and two sisters, Mrs. John M. Harwood of
Pulaski, and Mrs. J. L. Walker of Searcy, Ark., and an aunt Miss Ella Wagstaff
and an uncle R. L. Wagstaff, both of Lynnville.
Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
WYNNE, Collis Odell The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 8 Jul 1936
C.O.Wynne, 85, retired Giles County farmer died this afternoon at his home at
Bryson after a long illness.
He had served as a page in the Confederate congress at Richmond. Mr. Wynne was
born in Calhoun County, Alabama, had lived at Bryson for 64 years. He was an
elder in the Presbyterian church for years.
Survived are three children, Miss Annie Wynn, with whom he lived, A. A. Wynne,
Nashville and H. P. Wynn, Elkton; nine grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the church at Bethany at 3 o'clock tomorrow,
conducted by the Rev. R. S. Brown, Petersburg, and C. T. Osburn, pastor of
Bethany Church. Burial will be at Elkton.
YANCEY, Robert J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 13 Jan 1932
The community was horribly shocked Thursday about noon as word passed from one
to another that Robert Yancey had been shot. A little later as more details
became known it was learned that he had been riding about all forenoon. He had
been observed at a number of places, just driving along, but no one attached any
importance to his movements, supposing he was just out on a business trip.
Between twelve and one o'clock he stopped on the old stage road, east of Tarple
and fired a shot which took effect in the right temple, passing through the head
and out through the top of the car. R. T. Graves, living near by came first to
the car, then went to a neighbor's for assistance. Before he returned J. B.
Abernathy came up. He found a letter addressed to Mr. Yancey's wife and on the
envelope a message to whoever might find it, saying he did it himself and asking
that Yancey Holt be notified.
His father was also notified and the body was rushed to the Hospital where he
continued to breathe for an hour or two. But nothing could be done for him.
It is supposed that ill health was responsible for the trouble. He had for
several years been a sufferer with indigestion. Sometimes he would be kept awake
practically all night with nervous indigestion. And this was aggravated by
business conditions. And probably during the wakeful hours of the night business
troubles were magnified.
Mr. Yancey was a modest, quiet, unassuming young man. He did not talk much,
being naturally of a reticent disposition. But when you came to know him well,
he was genial and likeable. He was unusually bright and quick in school. Went
through high school, prep school and college at an early age.
He was a member of the Methodist Church, a member and treasurer of the Official
Board. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. But usually spent his evenings with
his family and did not attend the lodge regularly.
Mr. Yancey married early in life Miss Elizabeth Montgomery, youngest daughter of
Mrs. Lula H. Montgomery, who with four young daughters moved to Pulaski from her
former home in Alabama. Besides his wife and little daughter, Jean, he is
survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Yancey, one sister, Mrs.
David P. McDuffie, and one borhter, W. J. Jr., known to his friends by the name
"Billie."
After funeral services at the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. A. J. Morgan, and two former pastors, Dr. T. C. Ragsdale and
Rev. R. L. Parsons, the body was laid away in Maplewood Cemetery.
A wealth of beautiful florals, and the attendance of an unusually large
concourse of people, attested the interest and sympathy of many friends.
YANCEY, W. J. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Feb 1936
Wednesday evening, February 5, as W. J. Yancey was returning from Memphis where
he had been to take his son, Billy, in front of Wesley Long's between the
Bodenham Gin and School House, there was a head on collision between Mr.
Yancey's car, and one going west.
Marvin Gross of Guntersville, Ala., who was in the west bound car, was killed
instantly.
Mr. Yokley was rushed to the Hospital in Pulaski, where he died about three
hours later.
There is a curve in the road at the place where the accident occurred. A little
hill on which is the Long residence and barn, obstructs to some extent the view
of approaching cars. So drivers coming from opposite directions as these were,
cannot see other until rounding the curve.
Probably both cars were going fast, and were too near each other to avoid the
crash, before the danger was recognized. The left front wheel of each car
crashed into the other, evidently almost up to the engine.
Louis and Joe Fielding, brothers, living in the Ethridge community, were in the
car with Mr. Gross. Both were severely hurt. But are reported improving. Otis
Reynolds, colored, was driving Mr. Yancey's car. Otis was badly shaken up and
bruised, but is recovering.
W. J. Yancey for forty years has been one of the foremost citizens of Pulaski.
Farmer, cotton buyer, and banker, he was active in business. He was a consistent
member of the Methodist Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the
Board of Trustees of Martin College and a citizen who took an active and
intelligent interest in matters pertaining to Pulaski and Giles County.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
, Rev. G. A. Morgan, the pastor, was assisted by Rev. J. B. Parsons, Rev. J. J.
Stowe, and Rev. T. C. Ragsdale, former pastors, and warm personal friends of Mr.
Yancey.
Mr. Yancey is survived by his wife, who was Miss Beatrice Partrick, one son,
Billy, and two grandchildren, David McDuffie and Jean Yancey, to whom much
sympathy is extended.
YARBROUGH, Everett The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 7 Oct 1936
Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Oct. 1-T. E. Yarbrough, 55, feed and coal dealer of
Lawrenceburg and former superintendent of the water and light department here,
was instantly killed and his companion, Mrs. J. C. Hicks, 53, succumbed to
injuries soon after the automobile in which they were riding, crashed into an
unlighted truck, loaded with wood, on Highway 6, nine miles north of here at 7
o'clock tonight.
Yarbrough was killed when his automobile crashed into a truck owned by Frank
Martin, local drayman, whose son, Haggard Martin, had stopped the machine on the
highway. Mrs. Hicks died en route to a Lawrenceburg hospital where she was being
brought for medical attention.
The elder Martin was brought to a local hospital suffering from shock.
Mr. Yarbrough is survived by two daughters, Miss Helen Yarbrough, teacher in the
Lawrence County school system, and Miss Bessie Yarbrough of Washington, D. C.,
and two sons, Thomas and Frank Yarbrough of Lawrenceburg.
Mr. Yarbrough was born and reared in Giles County and for a number of years was
connected with the city light plant here, and had many friends who regret his
death.
YARBROUGH, T. A. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 10 May 1939
T. A. Yarbrough died at his home six miles north of Bodenham Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
conducted by Mr. Campbell assisted by T. D. Anderson. Burial at Kimbrough
graveyard.
He is survived by his second wife, two daughters, Mrs. R. M. Wheeler, of
Prospect, Mrs. Earl Brown, Abilene, Texas, one son, L. M. Yarbrough, of
Cincinnati, Ohio; and one brother, Jim Yarbrough, of Wichita, Kans.
Mr. Yarbrough was a good farmer, a good citizen, and spent his long life in the
community where he enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew him.
YEAGER, Mrs. F. M. The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 3 Nov 1937
Mrs. F. M. Yeager, of Elkton, died suddenly of a heart attack Friday in the
woods near Ardmore where she had been gathering hickory nuts. She went with her
daughter, Mrs. Mae Sisk, to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, and was
gathering some nuts while Mrs. Smith prepared dinner. When dinner was ready,
Mrs. Smith called Mrs. Yeager to come. Then went out to see why Mrs. Yeager did
not come. When she saw her lying on the ground under the hickory tree, Mrs.
Smith ran back for her husband. The two of them found Mrs. Yeager dead.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at her late home and burial was
at the Gatlin cemetery.
Mrs. Yeager was the widow of a former prominent Baptist preacher, now deceased,
and in addition to Mrs. Sisk, is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ollie Matthews of
Huntington, W. Va., and Otis Yeager, a son, who resides in Manchester, Ga.
YOKLEY, Sallie The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Feb 1936
Miss Sallie Yokley died at her home at Yokley, Tenn., on January 31, aged 77
years.
Her funeral was conducted at the family home by Rev A. N. Eshman of McCains. She
was a member of the C. P. Church at Campbellsville and had lived a consecrated
Christian life.
She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ann Abernathy Yokley, a member of one
of the pioneer families of the county.
She is survived by two sisters, Miss Susie Yokley of Yokely, Mrs. H. C. Campbell
of Pulaski, and one brother, Rev. I. N. Yokley, of Nesbitt, Miss., and a cousin,
Jake Yokley, who lived in the home.
YORK, Mrs. J. S. The Pulaski Record 5 Aug 1931
Mrs. J. S. York, died at her home near Goodspring Tuesday. Funeral rites were
conducted by Rev. T. E. Hudson this afternoon at the Cool Spring Church and
burial was at Goodspring.
She is survived by a son, Claude York and a daughter, Miss Ira York. Her
husband, who was a prominent farmer, died some years ago. Mrs. York was a
consistent member of the Methodist Church from early life.
YOUNG, Earl The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 14 Oct 1936
Earl Young of the Beech Hill community, after a period of ill health extending
over about two years, died at his home Friday morning.
Mr. Young was a good farmer and good citizen. He served as a deputy sheriff some
years ago, and made a good one.
After funeral services at Beech Hill, the body was laid away in Maplewood.
YOUNG, Henry The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 29 Jul 1936
Henry Young, head mechanic at the handle factory of Stanley, Inc., was fatally
injured Tuesday morning while at work at the plant and died ten minutes later,
when it was said, a rope broke which connected a cutter head with a lathe
causing part of the machine to fall against the back of Mr. Young's head and
neck. He never regained consciousness.
Mr. Young was fifty-five years old and an industrious, quiet man and good
citizen. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Junior Order and was
respected by a large number of friends. He is survived by his wife and several
children: Mrs. Charles Pierson of Nashville; Mrs. Will Tom Brashears, Miss
Margaret Young and Henry Butler and John Morris Young of Pulaski. Also surviving
are his brothers, Robert T. Young of Pulaski; Charlie Young of Lynnville; and a
sister Mrs. Mamie McCullough of Arkansas. Funeral arrangements had not been
announced as we go to press.
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 5 Aug 1936
The funeral of Henry Young who met a tragic death by accident last week was
conducted by Elder J. T. Clark at the residence Thursday followed by burial in
Maplewood. A large crowd attended the funeral and burial.
YOUNG, Ira The Pulaski (TN) Citizen 12 Dec 1934
The sudden death of Ira Young at his home on Wednesday afternoon of last week
was a shock to his hundreds of friends over the county. Funeral services were
conducted for him Friday by the Rev. J. O. Ensor and burial was at Maplewood
Cemetery, with the rites of Sam Davis Council No. 21, Jr. O.U.A.M. led by the
Rev. R. A. Johns.
Mr. Young had been engaged in killing his hogs and probably over-exerted
himself. He was found by Burkett Cheatham lying unconscious on the ground in the
backyard and soon expired without speaking.
Mr. Young served as a Deputy Sheriff in Giles County about ten years and was an
honest, alert, fearless officer whose official wolrk was always done in an
efficient and conscientious manner. As a candidate for sheriff his races were
conducted on a clean and fair-minded basis. As a citizen, and husband he
measured up to the highest standard of excellence.
He had not been entirely well during the past fall and the day before his death
had a severe heart attack, which, however, soon passed away.
Surviving Mr. Young are his devoted wife, formerly Miss Robbie Vaughan, a
daughter of a former marriage, Miss Hallie J. Young of Huntsville, Ala., and two
sisters, Mrs. Cora Roddie of Ada, Okla. and Mrs. L. B. Worley of Nashville.