FINGER, D. L. (18 Aug 1910)

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Obituary D. L. Finger

D. L. Finger died August 18th, at his home, two miles north of Saulsbury, in the 56th year of his age. Deceased was engaged in farming and lived in the neighborhood of Saulsbury all his life, with the exception of his early boyhood days, which were spent in northern Mississippi, where he was born. He was a member of the Methodist Church. A wife and two daughters, one of whom is Mrs. H. E. Carter, of Bolivar, survive; also a brother, John Finger, of Nashville, Ark., and a sister, Mrs. J. S. Newton, of near Saulsbury. The remains were laid to rest in Spring Creek graveyard, Rev. J. G. Williams conducting the funeral services from the late residence.

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BURNETT, Robert (01 Nov 1910)

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Obituary Robert Burnett

Again the angel of death of Tuesday night, Nov. 1, 1910, has entered Mrs. Robert Burnett’s home, near Saulsbury, and bore her beloved baby boy, Robert, to a land were pain and sorrow never enter. Robert was two years and two days old. He was sick three months and bore his suffering patiently. He was a beautiful and lovable child, the pet of the household and friends. How his mother, who so tenderly nursed him while hoping and trusting each day he would be better tomorrow, will miss him. In taking from your arms this little one, I pray that you will try to accept the cross and bear it. God’s richest blessings by upon you and your other little boys and girls.

There was an angel band in heaven

That was not quite complete,

So God took darling Robert

To fill the vacant seat.

A Friend

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BARDEN, L. T. (27 Feb 1917)

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Obituary L. T. Barden

Resolutions of Respect

We your committee appointed by Berlin Lodge No. 170 to draft resolutions on the death of our beloved brother, L. T. Barden, beg leave to submit the following:

Brother Barden was born in October, 1836, in Tippah County, Miss.: was married to Miss Mary Elliott in 1880. Brother Barden died at his home near Saulsbury, Tennessee, Tuesday, February 27, 1917, after a lingering illness of several weeks duration.

Brother Barden had been a consistent member of the Masonic fraternity for about 50 years, a Royal Arch Mason about 15 years and a consistent member of the M. E. Church South about 25 years.

Brother Barden is survived by only his wife, all of his nearest relatives having passed away before him.

Death having again invaded our ranks and called from labor to refreshment our beloved brother, therefore be it

Resolved 1st: That in the death of Brother L. T. Barden this Lodge has lost one of its truest and best members, the community a good and honorable citizen and his companion a dutiful husband.

2nd: That while we try to emulate his many noble virtues.

3rd: That while we deeply mourn his untimely departure, we bow in humble submission to Almighty God who doeth all things for the best.

4th: That we tender to the bereaved companion our heartfelt sympathy in this her sad hour of bereavement.

5th: That we wear the usual badge of mourning for 30 days.

6th: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his wife and one to each of the county papers for publication.

Respectfully submitted,

A. Godsey

A. Richards

E. Bailey

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LIGHTFORT, Edward L.

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Obituary Edward L. Lightfort

Edward L. Lightfort Dies in Memphis Hospital

The following notice appeared in the Commercial Appeal of Wednesday and will be read with sorrow by many friends in Bolivar, the boyhood and young manhood home of the deceased.

Edward Lee Lightfort, 61, well known Memphis jeweler and watchmaker, died at the Baptist Memorial Hospital at 11:45 o’clock last night following an illness of two weeks.

Mr. Lightfort, for the past five months connected with the jewelry department of the Sears, Roebuck Company, was stricken while at work about two weeks ago.

Mr. Lightfort was a native of Bolivar. He moved to Memphis 17 years ago and established a jewelry business on South Main Street, which he operated until going with the Sears, Roebuck Company. Before moving to Memphis he operated a jewelry and watchmaking establishment at Bolivar, where he was also well known.

He was a Mason and member of the Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World, and an active member of the Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Lightfort; two sons, A. E. and E. M. Lightfort, of Memphis; two brothers R. L. and A. L. Lightfort, of Bolivar, and a daughter, Mrs. L. E. Ryster, of Memphis.

The remains were brought here Wednesday afternoon and buried in the family square in Union Cemetery. The Episcopal burial service was impressively read by Rev. H. E. Spears, rector of St. James’ Church, in the presence of many friends, after which the grave was banked with beautiful flowers.

Accompanying the remains were his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Lightfort; son Alfred, and daughter, Mrs. Ryster, and a delegation of friends from Memphis.

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McDANIEL, Rev. C. C. (27 Jan 1907)

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Obituary Rev. C. C. McDaniel

Rev. C. C. McDaniel died near Pine Top, Hardeman County, Tenn., Sunday, January 27, 1907, of malarial fever, after an illness of four weeks. The remains were buried at Walnut Grove, Monday. Rev. E. Z. Newsom conducting the funeral service in the presence of a large number of friends.

Deceased was born August 2, 1833, in “Spencer’s Cove,” in the eastern part of Middle Tennessee, near Crab Orchard Cap. At an early day he came with his parents to Hardeman County and located in the old 13th civil district, near Walnut Grove. He was twice married, first to Miss Elizabeth Rose, by whom he had two children, one of whom, W. A. H. McDaniel, survives. His second wife was Miss Cynthia Ervin, daughter of Dr. James Ervin. Seven children were the result of this union, five of whom are living – C. J. C., Mattie, Ernest, L. G. and Solon McDaniel. His second wife died in 1899.

When twenty years of age, Mr. McDaniel entered the ministry of the Baptist Church and served various churches in this and other counties for period of fifty-three years. He was Moderator of the Unity Baptist Association for ten years and was also a member of the Board of Trustees of the S. W. B. U. of Jackson. Nearly thirty years of his life were spent in teaching school. He was County Surveyor for many years. In the War Between the States, he rendered valuable service to the Confederates as a member of Captain Henderson’s Scouts under Forrest.

Mr. McDaniel was a man of vast information and remarkable memory. He had many friends who will learn with sorrow of this death.

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BAILEY, James P.

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Obituary James P. Bailey

After a continued illness, Jas. P. Bailey died Wednesday evening at his home about thirteen miles south of Bolivar. Mr. Bailey was a highly respected ad valuable citizen. He leaves a wife, three children and many friends who deeply deplore his death. The remains were laid to rest yesterday in the family graveyard.

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EDMONDSON, Fannie C. (21 Nov 1913)

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Obituary Fannie C. Edmondson

Mrs. Fannie C. Edmondson died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. R. M. Wright, Santa Susana, California, on Friday, Nov. 21, 1913. The end came rather suddenly, but she was ready “to depart.” She was stricken paralysis Thursday evening and passed away the following Friday night in her 77th year. She was born near Charlottesville, Virginia, May 14, 1837, and was married August 25, 1860. Six children survive, three sons and three daughters, and eight grandchildren. She was member of the Presbyterian Church and retained her membership in the Saulsbury church until she died. Mrs. Edmondson was a woman of culture and refinement, quiet and retiring in her disposition, but pleasant and attractive in the home and social circle. She was an example of a quiet and unpretending practical religion. Her views on the great doctrines of the Bible were clear. Her faith was manifested not by words, but by a life adorned with those Christian graves so well pleasing in the sight of God. Her children “rise up and call her blessed.” She was laid to rest in the Simi Cemetery near Santa Susana, California.

S. C.

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DURDEN, Mary E. (12 Oct 1913)

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Obituary Mary E. Durden

Mrs. Mary E. Durden (nee Tucker) was born July 30, 841 and died in Saulsbury, Tennessee, October 12, 1913.

Between these two dates lies a record of a life so beautiful, so consecrated, so far above the common standard of living, that it is hard indeed properly to portray her biography.

I asked her once the secret of how it was that everyone who came in contact with her loved her so devotedly, from doctors of divinity down to the humblest servant that entered her home. I can see her dear face now, illuminated by a faint smile, as she replied: “Long years ago I made a resolution to try to do some good to everyone that came within the circle of my influence.” And thus it was that every one that entered her home, from the highest dignitaries of the church to the lowliest servant of her household, had this to say; “Mrs. Durden is the best woman and the truest Christian I ever knew.”

She was the mother of two boys, one of whom with his father, preceded her to the better land The other son, Mr. Tucker Durden, still lives to inherit the priceless legacy of the fruits of a mother’s ideal life, spent in the service of our blessed Redeemer and mankind.

The marvelous thing about Mrs. Durden’s life was the fact that, although she seldom issued from the quiet seclusion of her home, except on missions of service for her church, yet her home was the mecca for countless numbers of the sorrowing and the unfortunate. Here they could commune with a soul whose depths of sympathy were unfathomable; who listened to word of grief and trouble with exquisite appreciation and understanding, and in return ministered to the saddened heart with such warm and sincere sympathy that a miracle of restored hope and courage was wrought.

As I recall her face at this moment, the haunting characteristic of her expression was the spirit of patience and gentleness that shown from her eyes. This was the index of her character and life-work; something which, as a human attribute, might be termed the supreme development of motherly love, a love which first enwrapped and then transcended the circle of her own family and rose to the divine heights of a passion almost comparable to that of the blessed Nazarene, which encompassed all mankind.

She was an ideal and devoted member of the Southern Methodist Church, and one apartment of her home was called the “prophet’s room.” The minister and his family always received her loving and appreciative care, and many hearts in parsonages over the Memphis Conference were bowed down when they learned of her departure. She has gone, but her works do follow her

Mrs. W. H. Evans

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CLARK, Julia (27 Jan 1918)

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Obituary Julia Clark

At the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Terry, on Jan. 27th, the soul of Mrs. Julia Clark took its flight to the Great Beyond. On the morning of the 23rd she was stricken with paralysis, and lingered on, never rallying until the night of the 27th. Everything that loving hands and physicians could do was done, but the summons had come.

Mrs. Clark was born Nov. 20th 1838, and died Jan 27, 1918, was kind and affectionate mother, and good to everyone around her.

She leaves two daughters, on step-daughter, several grandchildren, and a host of friends to mourn her loss.

Weep not dear children for mother has gone up high.

Written by a friend.

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

 

 

SMART, Newton Z. (02 Aug 1914)

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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)

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