Obituary Newton Z. Smart

Mr. N. Z. Smart, an old and highly respected citizen of Grand Junction, died suddenly at his home Sunday night. The news of his death cast a gloom over the whole community and was a great shock to his family and friends. He was stricken while sitting in a chair smoking and the end came shortly afterwards. Deceased was a son of the late Thomas Smart and was born at Chickasaw, Miss., Dec. 12, 1843. He was united in marriage on October 1, 1867, to Miss Mollie Arnett. Five children was the result of this union, two of whom survive, Mrs. John Tiffany, of Memphis, and Mrs. V. B. Somers, of Grand Junction. Mr. Smart was a Confederate soldier, one of Forrest’s faithful followers. On account of his strick sense of honor, high moral character and pure life, he was held in the highest esteem. As a mark of respect, the business houses of Grand Junction closed during the hour of his funeral and the entire population of the town turned out to pay respect to his memory. The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery, Rev. W. R. Farrow, of Memphis, minister of the Baptist church, of which he was a member, conducting the funeral services from the church. His devoted wife and heart-broken children have the sympathy of many friends.

(b. 12 Dec 1843, d. 2 Aug 1914)

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