Obituaries
Howard Alsup, November 1983
Alsup, Howard – November 21, 1983. Survived by wife, Mrs. Ruth Alsup; son, Charles Alsup; two daughters, Mrs. Jane Smith, Mrs. Beth Agee; mother, Mrs. Maude Alsup; two sisters, Ruth Alsup and Elizabeth Crews; three brothers, Turner, Bruce and Thomas Alsup; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild. Remains are at Hermitage Funeral Home, where services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, by Bro. John Humphreys and Dr. Walter Allen. Honorary pallbearers: Dupont Pensioners Club. Active pallbearers: Earl Russ, Jr., O.L. Mires, Joe Smith, James Fann, Joe Martin, and Raymond Behel. Interment Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Submitted by: Sharon Fondelier
Mrs. Thelma Alsup, August 1991
Mrs. Thelma Alsup, 50, of Westpoint, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, August 24, 1991, en route to Crockett Hospital, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, following a sudden illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, Tennessee; a homemaker and a member of the Faith Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late George and Tinnie Roberts Byrd. The funeral service was held on Monday, August 26, 1991, at 1 p.m. at Loretto Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bob McIlwain officiating. Burial followed in the Westpoint Cemetery, located in Lawrence County, Tennessee, with Loretto Memorial Chapel in charge of all arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Alsup, Jr. [should be Sr.], Westpoint, Tennessee; three sons, Thomas Alsup, Jr., Loretto, Tennessee; Allen Alsup, Loretto, Tennessee; Michael Alsup, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; three daughters, Ann Alsup, Gail Alsup, Lisa Alsup, all of Westpoint, Tennessee; four brothers, W.C. Byrd, Ray Byrd, John Byrd, James T. Byrd, all of Westpoint; two sisters, Gean Franklin, Artie Byrd, both of Westpoint; six grandchildren.
Submitted by: Sharon Fondelier
Brian, George Leonard , December 26, 1931 Newspaper
Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Dec. 26– (Special) The death of G.L. Brian, the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. W.L. Brian of the Tenth District of this county, occurred at Louisville, Ky. His remains were sent to Ethridge for his interment in the John Lay cemetery. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly, Miss Margaret Hayes of the county; his parents; three sisters: Mrs. Claud Hills, Mrs. Bertie Dodd and Mrs. Etta Golden, and three brothers: Floyd, Loyd and Warren Brian, also by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gillimore of the Tenth District. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Brian, Mrs. I. M. (Myrtle Alice Johnson) Brian November 27, 1960
Mrs. I. M. Brian Dies At Local Hospital After Long Illness
Funeral services were held on Monday of this week for Mrs. I. M. Brian, 81 of Ethridge, who died at Lawrence County Hospital after an extended illness. The last rites were conducted at the First Methodist church in Ethridge and burial was in the ethridge cemetery, with Lay Funeral Service having charge of the arrangements. She was survived by three sons, Murrell and Kenneth Brian, both of Ethridge, and Orville Brian of Nashville; five daughters, Mrs. Bess Massey and Mrs. Lillian Locke, of Jacksonville Fla.; Mrs. Margaret Crabb, Nashville and Mrs. Floy Jones of Ethridge and Mrs. Lula Lindsey of Nashville; two brothers, Sidney Johnson of Hohenwald and Frank Johnson of Birmingham, Ala.; 26 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Brian, Isaac M. (Mose) July 9, 1958
Isaac M. (Mose) Brian Dies at Ethridge After a Long Period of Illness
Isaac Mitchell Brian, 78, died Wednesday night about 10:15 at his home in ethridge after a long illness. The body will be at the residence in Ethridge until Friday afternoon when funeral services will be held at 2:30 at the Ethridge Methodist church with Rev. Ernest Blessing and the Rev. Ashley Pogue officiating. Burial will be in the Ethridge Cemetery with Lay Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brian, a retired merchant, was a native of Ohio. He came to Lawrence County when only five years of age with his parents, late I. W. and Violet Crawford Brian. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Johnson Brian and eight children: three sons, Murrell and Kenneth Brian both of Ethridge and Orville Brian of Nashville; five daughters, Mrs. Lula Lindsey of Waynesboro; Mrs. Bess Massey and Mrs. Lillian Locke of Jacksonville; Mrs. Floy Jones of Ethridge, and Mrs. Marguerite Crabb of Nashville. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, four brothers, W. L. Brian of Ethridge, E. S. and R.A. Brian both of Nashville, and Hamer Brian of Kansas and one sister, Mrs. Della Pulliam of California.
Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Brian, Rueben A. Jr. June 14, 1945
Rueben A. Brian Jr., 25, son of Mr. & Mrs. R. A. Brian Sr., 216 East Radnor Street, Nashville, TN died about 8 o’clock last night as the result of a heart attack suffered while in swimming pool at Marietta., GA. The body was scheduled to arrive at Union Station at 5:15 o’clock this afternoon and be conveyed to the M. M. Booth Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Woodbine Methodist Church Monday morning of which he was a member. The Rev. W. T. Steele will officiate, and burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Brian had been employed as a foreman for the Bell Aircraft Corporation at Marietta for the past two months. He perviously had been employed by the Bitchell McComb Aircraft Corporation in Birmingham, Ala. for two and a half years. Before that Mr. Brian worked at Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation for two years. A native of Nashville, he was a graduate of Central High School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister Mrs. C.B. Moseley, of Nashville. Aunts and Uncles of Ethridge, Tn. Pallbearers: A. P. McMillian, Bert Elmore, Houston Ferrell and Oscar Fox.
Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Brian, Donald C., September 18, 1944
Sgt. Donald C. Brian Missing in Holland T/Sgt. Donald C. Brian, 20, a flight engineer and top turret gunner on a B-24 Liberator bomber, has been reported missing in action over Holland since September 18, according to a message from the war department received recently by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Brian, 216 East Radnor Street. A graduate of Central High School, Sergeant Brian was a former news carrier for The Tennessean. Prior to entering the service in March, 1943, he was employed by Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. Overseas for the past several months he was a veteran of 26 missions and has been awarded the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Submitted by: Barbara Crabb Steed
Pulaski Citizen March 22, 1933
JAMES HENRY BIRDSONG
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.
Submitted by: Rita Birdsong
Lawrence Democrat, Lawrenceburg, TN., November 10, 1915
MARTHA A. BIRDSONG
Mrs. Martha A. Birdsong, wife of J. A. Birdsong, died at her home in South Lawrenceburg Monday afternoon, after a prolonged illness. She was near 63 years of age, a devout and consecrated member of the Christian Church and whose life was one of love and devotion to those about her. Four children, three girls and one son besides the husband are left to mourn her death. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church Tuesday at 2 o’clock by Elder T. C. King. Interment at Mimosa Cemetery. Submitted by: Rita Birdsong
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Democrat Union May 29, 1953
MRS. LENORA BROWN DIES AT AGE OF 73 AT LAWRENCE HOSPITAL
Mrs. Lenora Birdsong Brown, age 73, died Tuesday morning at the Lawrence County Hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage; however, she had been in failing health for a number of years. Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o’clock at Freemon Funeral Home with E. O. Coffman officiating and burial will be in Mimosa Cemetery. Mrs. Brown, a daughter of the late J. H. Birdsong, and the widow of H. E. (Pick) Brown, former city policeman, is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Freemon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Submitted by: Rita Birdsong
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Democrat March 18, 1932
LOCAL MAN DIED AT HOME IN CITY
H. E. BROWN
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.
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Democrat Union September 20, 1946
Submitted by: Rita Birdsong
LAST RITES FOR LOCAL WOMAN
Funeral Services Conducted On Wednesday Afternoon For Mrs. Bessie Brown
MRS. BESSIE BIRDSONG BROWN Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon of this week for Mrs. Bessie Brown, 62, who died at her home following a long illness. Edler E. O. Coffman said the last rites at the Church of Christ. Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Major and Mrs. Jim Birdsong. She is survived by her husband, Gaston Brown, a foster son and one sister, Mrs. Lenora Brown of this city; a brother, Craig Birdsong, of Washington. Interment was in Mimosa Cemetery, with Freemon and Company in charge of arrangements. Submitted by: Rita Birdsong
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee Democrat Union June 6, 1947
GASTON BROWN SUFFERS STROKE
Attack Occurs Suddenly; Was Apparently In Good Health Until Taken ILL
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, June 1, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ for Gaston Brown, age 77, who died Friday night, May 30, after an illness of almost a week. The last rites were said by Sherman Kelly and W. W. Layton, ministers of the Church of Christ. Mr. Brown, a long-time resident of this county, was a painter by trade for many years. His wife died last September. He is survived by one adopted son, Herman Brown of Fort Worth, Texas; and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Kobeck of Columbia, Tenn., Mrs. Alex Lutz of Greeneville, Texas and Mrs. W. H. Rutherford, of Campbell, Texas; also several nieces and nephews. Freemon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by: Rita Birdsong.
WILLAIM CRAIG BIRDSONG
Democrat Union, Lawrenceburg, TN., November 14, 1952. HEART ATTACK IS FATAL;CRAIG BIRDSONG, LOCAL CITIZEN DIES SUDDENLY. Funeral services for W. Craig Birdsong, 64, who passed away Sunday night, October 26, at his home in this city, were held on Monday at 3 p.m., with burial in Mimosa Cemetery. He was a member of the downtown Church of Christ since early childhood. Survivors include besides his wife, Mrs. Grace Birdsong, a sister, Mrs. H. E. Brown, and a wide circle of friends. Pallbearers were Hardy Walker, Neil Hunt, O. F. Cocke, Sam Woodard, and Wilburn and Kenneth Smith. Freemon and Company were in charge of arrangements. Craig was a son of deceased “Major” Birdsong, who in the old days once was the principal supplier of drinking water for the town, from the Old Spout Spring. Submitted by: Rita Birdsong
Al Fleming Bishop, Democrat Union November 3, 1969
Al Fleming Bishop
Mr. Al Bishop, 32, of the Deerfield community, died in the Leonard Hospital in Lewisburg, Tenn. following a train-truck accident in Cornersville, Tenn. Tuesday, Oct. 28, around 11:45 am. He was a native of Lawrence County, a farmer, and attended the Deerfield Baptist church. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 30, at 1 pm, at the Deerfield Baptist church with Howard Springer officiating. Burial followed in the Deerfield Cemetery with North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents, Henry L. and Bessy Fleming Bishop; five sisters, Mrs. Iller Alley, Lawrenceburg; Mrs. Marie Keaton, Mrs. Sue Tolle and Mrs. Ruth Ray, Nashville; Mrs. Hattie Zorn, Piper City, Ill.; three brothers, Luther Bishop, Rockton, Ill.; Ervin Bishop, Lawrenceburg; Raymond Bishop, Nashville.
William Robert English
Lawrenceburg, Tn. W.R. ENGLISH CALLED TO GREAT BEYOND. William Robert English died at his home on North Military Street Friday of last week after a continued illness. He suffered a stroke of paralysis about four years ago from which he never fully recovered and had been real ill for several weeks. Had he lived until the 29th October, he would have been 75 years of age. A short service was held at the home Saturday, September 8 [1934] at 12:30 o’clock, with scripture reading by his pastor, Rev. W. C. Phillips, a song by Mrs. C. C. Stockard, Miss Lurline Freemon and Charles W. Vaughn and prayer by Rev. S. T. Neeley. The body was then taken to Campbellsville by Freemon and Company, where a funeral service was held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, followed by burial in the cemetery there. A number of Lawrenceburg people went with the funeral party, some from Pulaski and others from Campbellsville .Mr. and Mrs. English and family removed from Campbellsville to Lawrenceburg about 17 years ago, and the family has grown into the hearts of the people and they have as many friends here, probably more, than in their former home, on account of the increased population. Mr. and Mrs. English were married nearly 50 years ago and had he lived could have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on December 16, of this year. She was Miss Sally Baker before their marriage. He had been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church for many years and was a ruling elder at the time of his death in the church here. He was a splendid citizen, quiet and unobstrusive, honest and upright in his dealings with his fellow-man and lived a good clean Christian life. Mr. English was born in Giles County and reared there and leaves a number of relatives there and leaves his wife and four children. The children are: Mrs. Reece Campbell, of Campbellsville; John T. English, Oklahoma City; Mrs. J. T. Stone, Loretto, and Miss Martha English, of this city. He will be missed not only by his family but by a large circle of relatives and friends, and the family has the sympathy of all.-[died Sept. 7, 1934.
Submitted by Catharine Stone Schwarz
MRS. William Robert [Sallie Baker] ENGLISH
Mrs. W. R. English, a resident of this city for nineteen years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Stone, in Mt. Pleasant on Friday, June 6th [1941] at the age of 80 years and eight months. Her death followed an illness of ten days She was a native of Campbellsville, Giles County, and for 14 years she and her husband, the late W. R. English, were the proprietors of the English Inn in this city Surviving are her daughters, Miss Martha English of Lawrenceburg; Mrs. J. T. Stone of Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Reese Campbell of Campbellsville, and a son, John T. English of Dallas, Texas; eight grand-children and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Campbellsville by Bro. Cox, pastor of the Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant, assisted by Bro. Edgar Guynn, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Campbellsville. Burial was in the Campbellsville Cemetery beside her husband. Submitted by Catharine Stone Schwarz
John T. English, 69, died in an Enid, Okla. hospital, on Friday, Feb. 11 [1955], after a long illness. Last rites and burial were in Enid on Monday morning of this week. Mr. English was a son of the late W. R. and Sally Baker English, and was a former resident of this city where he was widely known. He is survived by three sisters, Miss Martha English, of this city; Mrs. Reece Campbell of Campbellsville, Tenn.; Mrs. J. T. Stone, of George West, Texas; and three daughters, Mary Dudley, Charlotte, and Varina. Submitted by: Catharine Stone Schwarz
Mrs. Gladys Alsup Ezell, 69, 912 Debow St., Old Hickory, died Tuesday in Madison Hospital after a short illness. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Phillips-Robinson funeral home. Burial will be in Blair Cemetery in Lawrence County. Mrs. Ezell was a retired hospital supervisor for Clover Bottom Hospital. She was a native of Lawrence County and a daughter of Mrs. R.B. Alsup, the West Point community in Lawrence County, who survives, and the late Mr. Alsup. She attended Lawrence County public schools. In 1921, she was married to Lester C. Ezell Sr., [should be Villard Ezell] who died in 1948. Mrs. Ezell was member of First Baptist Church in Old Hickory. Survivors besides her mother include a son, Billy Joe Ezell, Chattanooga; two sisters, Mrs. Clifford Crews, Hendersonville, and Miss Ruth Alsup, West Point; four brothers, Howard Alsup, Old Hickory, and Turner Alsup, Thomas Alsup and Bruce Alsup, all of West Point; and four grandchildren. Submitted by: Sharon Fondelier
Marcia R. Ellingson, age 93 of Loretto passed away Tuesday evening, April 8, 2008 at her home. She was born August 31, 1914 in Tennessee the daughter of William Winston and Nettie Jane (Posey) Richardson. In 1932 she married Andrew B. Ellingson and he preceded her in death in 1981. She was a member of the Pulaski Street Church of Christ and a housewife and homemaker. Her parents, husband and a son-in-law, Bob Mincy preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughters: Ella E. Johnston and husband, Norfleet R., and Polly E. Mincy both of Nashville; three grandchildren: David Gilmore and wife, Stephanie, Marcia Hoffman and husband, William P., and Dr. Asa Andrew Mincy; two great grandchildren: William Bennett Hoffman and Margaret E. Hoffman. Funeral services for Marcia R. Ellingson were conducted Friday, April 11, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Pettus-Turnbo Chapel with Bobby Belew officiating. Pallbearers were Billy Richardson, Mike Ayers, Jr. Adams, Kyle Loop, Randy Alley and Billy Ezell. Honorary pallbearers were Celena Hughes, Sue Littrell, Lisa Flowers and Debbie Howell. Interment followed in the Mimosa Cemetery. Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home was in charge all the arrangements. Submitted by: Billy Richardson
Franklin, Evelyn Ruth (Jones)
Evelyn Ruth Jones Franklin, 78, of Ethridge, TN died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Crockett Hospital. A native of Lawrence County, she was a 1946 graduate of Lawrence County High School, 1948 graduate of Martin Methodist Coolege, a teacher in Lawrence County, at the Gaitherville School, an employee of Nashville Tent and Awning, retired from Western Electric Company, former music director of Glencliff Methodist Church and a member of the Ethridge United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Van Thomas and Floy Brian Jones, one sister, Nancy Alice Jones and one brother-in-law, Mart Kobeck. Visitation was on Monday, March 20, 2006 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ethridge United Methodist Church with Louis Davis and Horace Bass officiating. Burial was in the Old Ethridge Cemetery. Pallbearers: Rodney Jones of Columbia, TN, Norman Jones Jr. of Hendersonville, TN., Michael Jones of Smyrna, TN, Randall Jones and Jeff Burress of Lawrenceburg, TN and Brian Jones of Ethridge, TN. Survivors are: her husband, Henry Franklin of Ethridge, TN; two sisters: Betty Kobeck and Reita Burress and husband Jerry both of Ethridge, TN; five brothers: Van Jones Jr. and wife, Geneva of Columbia, TN, A. B. Jones and wife Gloria of Huntsville, AL, Norman Jones and wife Nelda of Hopkinsville, KY, Theo Jones and wife Joyce and Donnie Jones and wife Sherry both of Lawrenceburg; foster son and brother-in-law, Paul Franklin and wife Betty of Nashville, TN; brother-in-law, Joe Franklin of Nashville, TN. Neal Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Harwell, Ms. Beulah Ann
Ms. Beulah Ann Harwell, age 94 of Ethridge, TN, passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2006 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Born June 13, 1911, in Lawrence County, TN, to the late Tennessee Annie Moore Harwell and late William Avie Harwell. Ms. Harwell was a lifelong resident of Lawrence County, TN and retired employee of Salant & Salant Manufacturing. At the time of her death she was the oldest living ember of Coleman Memorial Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother: the Honorable William A. (Bud) Harwell; one sister: Mattie Harwell Old; and one nephew: the Honorable Lee A. England. Ms. Harwell’s long life allowed her to become a loving “Aunt” to her many great and great-grand nieces and nephews. Ms. Harwell was a lifelong long farmer and cattlewomen, caring for livestock in her nineties. In 1995, the Lawrence County Cattleman’s Association honored her by making her the Association’s President. In 1992, Beulah was named Cattlewoman of the Year by the Lawrence County Cattleman’s Association. She dedicated many years to the Lawrenceburg Pilot Club, also serving as its President, Secretary and several committee chairmanships. She is survived by two sisters: Dorothy Harwell England of Ethridge, TN, and Marie Harwell Booth of Lawrencebyrg, TN; and ten nieces and nephews: Anne Old Rice, Nina Booth Hunt, Cathey Harwell McClew, Cherie Harwell Plant, Wayne Booth, Ephriam McLean Old, Christie Harwell Bottoms, Lisa England Pace, Dawn Booth Calvert, and Catie Lee Harwell also survive. Funeral services for Ms. Beulah Anne Harwell were conducted on Sunday March 19, 2006, at Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church at 2:00 p./m. with Wayne Davis officiating. Interment followed at Mimosa Cemetery. the Family requests memorials be made in Beulah’s name to the Lawrence County Public Library or the Coleman Memorial United Methodist Church. Neal Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Asbury Jones of Ethridge Passes Away Saturday Tuesday May 19, 1931 Front Page Democrat Union Asbury Jones of Ethridge died at his home Saturday May 15th at 3 p.m., after an illness of four weeks. He was 65 years, two months, 25 days old and was one of the most prominent Lawrence County citizens.
A more extended notice will appear in our next issue.
Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Asbury Jones Tuesday, May 26, 1931 page 7 Democrat Union
Asbury Jones esteemed and respected citizen of this place, after an illness of one month, died at his home here Saturday, May 16, at 3 p.m. At the bedside when the end came were his devoted wife and sons, Willis D., Scott and Coleman. Deceased was born Feb. 21, 1866 and at the time of his death was 65 years, two months, 25 days old. On October 15, 1889, he was married to Dellie Diemer and to this union there were nine children born, to-wit: Mrs. Ben Jones, Willis D., Scott, and Van Jones of this city. Mrs. Della Blackwood of Smith’s Ferry, Ohio, Mrs. J. E. Long of Edenburg, Pa., Mrs. L. L. Long of Enon Valley, Pa., Mrs. A. C. Patterson of Sharon, Pa. and James Jones of New. Castle, Pa. After the death of his wife, which occurred July 24, 1911, he was married again, this time to Miss Beckie E. Hunter, who survives him, and to this there was one son, Coleman, all of the aforementioned children survived him, together with seventeen grandchildren, some of whom reside here, others in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Mr. Jones came to this place in 1917 with his family and purchased property on which he has resided ever since. and where he died. Deceased was a devout member of the Methodist E. church for 45 years and the funeral service was conducted from the M. E. church here by Rev. Mr. Stephens, local pastor, and Rev. Marion Speakman of Leoma, Tenn. the Brock choir conducted the song services, which were rendered beautifully, and the body of the deceased was laid to rest in the old cemetery adjacent to the M. E. church at this place. Floral designs were many and beautiful and a large concourse of relatives and friends attended the funeral, the church being filled to it’s utmost capacity, many standing and others unable to gain entrance. Ministers conducting the funeral serives touched the audience deeply with feeling remarks, eulogizing the life of the deceased, and admonished their hearers to follow in his footsteps. Mr. Jones was a man of quiet habits and unassuming demeanor, but had made many friends while a resident of this city, all of whom regret his departure and mourn his loss. The active pallbearers were Fletcher Owens, Barney Jones, E. C. Massey, Tony Oehman, W. G. Gang and C. E. Pyles. Honorary pallbearers were John Mattox, Leslie Kincaid, Floyd Clifton and Paul Burch. North Burial Association was in charge. Submitted By: Reita Jones Burress.
Van Jones Sr. Lawrence County News. April, 2000
Mr. Van Thomas Jones Sr., 81 of Rt. 1 Ethridge, died March 30, 1980 at Scott Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Alabama but had lived in Ethridge for the past 55 years. He was retired from TVA and was member of the Ethridge Methodist church. He was the son of the late A. Berry Jones and Lydia E. Deemer Jones. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 1, 1980 at the Ethridge United Methodist church with Rev. Wayne Kelley officiating. Burial followed in the John Lay Cemetery with Lay Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Floy Jones of Ethridge, five sons, Donald Jones of Ethridge, Theo Jones of Lawrenceburg, Norman Jones of Hopkinsville, Ky., Van Jones Jr. of Columbia and A .B. Jones of New Orleans, LA; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Kobeck and Reita Burress of Ethridge and Evelyn Ruth Franklin of Nashville, TN, two brothers, Scott Jones of Sheffield, AL. and Coleman Jones of ethridge; four sisters, Lillie Long Bessie Long, Kate Patterson all of Ethridge and Della Blackwood of Industry, PA; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Submitted By: Reita Jones Burress
Floy Violet Brian Jones Lawrence County News
Mrs. Floy Violet Brian Jones, age 80, of ethridge, passed away June 5, 1986 at her home following an extended illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, a member of Ethridge United Methodist church and a homemaker.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 7, 1986 at 1:00 p.m. at ethridge United Methodist Church with Bro. Vincent Baker officiating. Buried followed in John Lay Cemetery. Lay Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
She is survived by five sons: A. B. Jones of Slidell, Louisiana, Norman Jones of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Theo Jones and Donald Jones both of Lawrenceburg, three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Franklin of Memphis, and Mrs. Betty Kobeck and Mrs. Reita Burress both of Ethridge, three brother: Murrell Brian and Kenneth Brian both of Ethridge, Orville Brian , Nashville, two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Massey of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Margarite Crabb, Nashville and sixteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Submitted By: Reita Jones Burress
Robert Jones Sr., Lawrenceburg Newspaper, Eulogy on the Death of Ethridge Man. Mr. R. Jones died at his home in Ethridge Feb. 21, 1926 was 69 years old, he leaves a wife and children, one brother, one sister, 21 grandchildren to mourn his loss. All that loving hands could do was done for him. But the heavenly Father called him home, he often said while he was sick that he was going home his suffering was great he bore it with patience, he was a kind and loving father, and devoted husband, he was always kind to his children, they will miss his kind advice, his chair is vacant and our homes are lonely, we cannot see him here anymore, but can meet him in the sweet by and by where he is sweetly resting in the arms of Jesus. One by one he will call for us all, he he has gone from homes but not from our hearts, we loved him yes, we loved him. But angels loved him more they came and took him to yonder shining shore. Written by: His Daughter
Submitted By: Reita Jones Burress
James Andrew Jones DU November 3, 1969
Mr. James Andrew Jones, 67, of Ethridge was killed in a train-truck accident in Cornersville, Tenn. Tuesday, Oct. 28, around 11:45 am. Mr. Jones was a native of Alabama, a retired mechanic and a member of the ethridge Methodist church. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Asberry (Asbury)Jones. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 30, 3:30 pm, at the Ethridge Methodist church. North funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Chapin Jones, Ethridge; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Davis, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Lelia Stouffer, Somerset, Penn.; two sons, James (Bud) Jones, Pulaski, Tenn,; Warren (Dick) Jones, Albuquerque, N.M.; five sisters, Mrs. Nettie Jones, California; Mrs. Della Blackwood, Ft. Peters, Fla.; Mrs. Lilly Long and Mrs. Bess Long, Ethridge; Mrs. Kate Patterson, Mendham, N.J.; three Brothers, Scott Jones, Alabama; Van and Coleman Jones, Ethridge; nine grandchildren.
Timothy Earl Jones, age 35, of Madison, AL, passed away Friday, September 29, 2000 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, TN, a financial officer for Atlantic Technologies, and member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. He is survived by his father Theo Jones of Lawrenceburg and his mother Joyce McKelvy Jones of Lawrenceburg; two brothers: Randy Jones of Lawrenceburg, TN and Mike Jones of Smyrna, TN; his grandfather, J. Hardin McKelvey and grandmother Mary Mary McKelvey of Lawrenceburg, TN; tow nieces: uncles and aunts also survive. The funeral services for Timothy E. Jones were conducted Monday, October 2, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Neal Funeral Home with J. C. Steward officiating. Interment followed in Old Ethridge Cemetery, Neal Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Warren “Dick” Jones, age 70, of Albuquerque, New Mexico , died Monday, October 9, 2006 after a brief illness and was cremated. His parents were the late James and Grace Jones. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Bud Jones, and two sisters, Leila Stouffer and Thelma France. A native of Lawrence County, he was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of forty years , Joyce C. Jones of Albuquerque, NM Two Daughters Joy Wolfe and husband Terry of Arizona Darla Henson & husband Ray of Arizona Five grandchildren all of Arizona.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Ave., Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Graveside memorial services will be conducted at Ethridge Masonic Cemetery at 3:00, Saturday June 23,2007 full military honors .
Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Norman Gene Jones Sr.
Monday, July 9, 2007 1:01 PM CDT
Norman Gene Jones Sr., 73, Ashbury Circle, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center following a long illness. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hughart and Beard Funeral Home, Hopkinsville, with the Rev. Jeffrey J. DiMatties officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 tonight at the funeral home. A native of Ethridge, Tenn., he was born Oct. 26, 1933, the son of the late Van Thomas and Floy Violet Brian Jones. He had been a sales representative for Hunt-Wesson Foods for 38 years. He was a member of the St. John United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nelda Bailey Jones; a son, Norman G. Jones Jr., Hendersonville, Tenn.; two daughters, Candice E. Cline, Crofton, Kelly J. Turner, Hopkinsville; four brothers, Van Thomas Jones Jr., Columbia, Tenn., A.B. Jones, Huntsville, Ala., Theo and Donnie Jones, both of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; two sisters, Reita Burress and Betty Kobeck, both of Ethridge, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Heritage Christian Academy or to Gideon’s International. Kentucky New Era. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Van Thomas Jones, Jr., 83, retired coach, died Thursday, September 27, 2007. His widow, Geneva Smith Jones, 84, died Saturday, September 29, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were co-founders of Jones & Lang Sporting Goods and former long-time residents of Hardin Drive, Columbia, TN. Joint funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Jacob na d Dr. Jim Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Restview Cemetery in Loretto with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post #19.
Mr. Jones was a native of Covington, Kentucky reared in Ethridge, Tennessee and was the son of the late Van Thomas Jones, Sr. and Floy Violet Bryan Jones. He was a graduate of Lawrence County High School and Martin Methodist College in Pulaski and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Athens State College. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Army Infantry, including a tour of duty in the European Theatre of Operation where he earned the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. Mr. Jones served as athletic coach at schools in Waynesboro, Lawrenceburg, Summertown, and Hohenwald. Following retirement from coaching, he and Mrs. Jones co-founded Jones & Lang Sporting Goods in January, 1966.
Mr. Geneva Jones was a native of Lawrence County, daughter of the late William Edgar Smith and Mary Clevie Killen Smith, and graduate of Loretto High School. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were a long-time member of First United Methodist Church.
Joint survivors include their daughter, Cindy (Steve) Johnson of Columbia; their son, Rodney (Teresa) Jones of Columbia; their grandchildren, Patrick Jones, Allison Jones, and Michael (Lindsey) Johnson, all of Columbia, and Chrystal (John) Roesle of Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Jonesis survived by sisters, Betty Floy Koebeck and Rita (Jerry) Burress, both of Ethridge; brothers, Donnie Jones and Theo (Joyce) Jones, both of Lawrenceburg, and A. B. (Gloria) Jones of Arlington, Virginia; sister-in-law, Nelda Jones of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Henry Franklin of Ethridge.
Mrs. Jones is survived by sisters, Stella (A. L. “Heavy”) Thompson of Lexington, Alabama and Sarah Ann (Harvey) Springer of Florence, Alabama; brother, Villard (Reba) Smith of Columbia; sister-in-law, Frances Smith of Columbia. She was preceded in death by a brother, Reab Smith. Mr. Jones’ pallbearers are Michael Johnson, Patrick Jones, John Roesle, Billy Lee, King Streeter, and Aubrey Flagg. Mrs. Jones pallbearers are Mickey Thompson, Todd Sullivan, Chase Sullivan, Doug Smith, Tommy Smith, and Jim Smith. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Rev. Bennie Loyd Jones, age 75, of Loretto, Tenn., passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, after a brief illness. He was a native of Lawrence County, Tenn., retired from Murray Ohio and was a member of Peppertown Freewill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at 11 a.m. Jerry Coker and Edward Burbank will be officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Grove Cemetery, with a Masonic service at the graveside. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are two daughters, Thelma Hunt and husband, Wayne, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Kathy McLaughlin and husband, Terry, Greenhill, Ala.; two sons, Bennie David Jones and wife, Cheryl, Nashville, Tenn., Lewis Monroe Jones and wife, Annette, Waynesboro, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Michele Duncan, Marty McLaughlin, Michael McLaughlin, Tanner Jones, Kara Beth Jones and Dustin Hunt; one special grandchild, Terry Burney; one great-grandson, Kyle Duncan; one brother, Bob Jones, Peppertown, Tenn.; two sisters, Madge Standford, Loretto, Tenn., Margaret Joiner, Peppertown, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Hollis and Ella Mae Gippons Jones, and wife, Docie Pruitt Jones. Published in Florence Times Dailey on 1-23-2008
Submitted by: Billy Richardson
Jacob Daniel Johnson, Lawrence News December 31, 1930
Jacob Daniel Johnson was born in Fountain County, Indiana, September 26, 1847 and died at Nashville, Tenn., December 25 1930, age 83 years, two months and 29 days. He leaves four sons, frank of Athens, Ala., Sidney and forest of Florence, Ala., and ed of Wellington, Kans., Five daughters, Mrs. Dora Bates of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Perry Williamson of Florence, Ala., and Mrs. Eugene Childress, Mrs. Eden Brian, and Mrs. I. M. Brian of Ethridge, Tenn., forty -nine grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren. One son, Harry died in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. Nora Wade died several years ago. a remarkable coincidence in his wife died on December 25, 1927 just thirteen years to the day before Mr. Johnson died. The funeral services was conducted at the Ethridge Church of Christ of which he had been a member for several years by Prof. Merle Hottel. The pall bears were six of his grandsons, Charlie, earl, and Edward Childress and Edward, Harry, and Murrell Brian. Ed of Kansas and Sidney of Florence, both whom were unable to attend.The Johnson family came to Tennessee many years ago and have made many friends here and elsewhere who will grieve to learn of Mr. Johnson’s passing away. His body was laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Ethridge cemetery and where several of his loved ones lie sleeping. We extend to the entire family our deepest sympathy. O. L. North funeral Director. Ethridge, TN
Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Sidney H. Johnson DU Newspaper November 25, 1963
Local Man Dies At Nashville Sidney H. Johnson, 82 died on Sunday in Nashville hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 pm, at Ethridge Methodist Church with Rev. Wesley Wilder officiating and burial will be in Ethridge cemetery with Lay Funeral Home officiating. The body is at Lay Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson was a native of Indiana and a son of the late Jacob D. and Mary Lonberger Johnson. He had resided in Lewis County for the past seven years and was a retired carpenter and commercial fisherman. He was a member of the Methodist Church.. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Manuel J. Johnson DU May 29, 1972
Mr. Manuel J. Johnson , 66, of Lawrenceburg, TN, died Sunday, May 28, 1972, in the Lawrenceburg Sanitarium and hospital following an extended illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. His wife was the late Lillian Lee Hall Johnson, who died in 1967. Parents were the late David James Johnson and Hannah Dial Johnson. Funeral services were conducted today (Monday) May 29 at 2 pm at the Macedonia Baptist Church with Charles Peters officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Lay Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements. Submitted: Reita Jones Burress
Kerr, Rebecca Sue (Becky)
Miss Rebecca Sue (Becky) Kerr, 20 , of Ethridge, Tennessee, died Sunday morning August 3, 1972, in a Huntsville, Alabama hospital of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Saturday night in Giles County. She was a native of Lawrence County and a former nurses’ aide and lab assistant. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, August 5, at North Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Becher and John Anderson officiating. Burial followed in the john Lay Cemetery in Ethridge. North Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Survivors include her parents, James and Evageline Hood Kerr of Ethridge’ and a sister, Mrs. Jesse Foster of Erin, Tenn. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Kobeck, Mart Edward
Mart Edward Kobeck, age 68, of Ethridge, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, TN. Mr. Kobeck was a retired employee of Murray Ohio, Inc., a native of Lawrence County, TN, a member of Ethridge United Methodist Church and the owner of the Baron Fellowship. He was preseded on death by his parents: Mart and Lonnie Quattlebaum Kobeck; two brothers: Charlie and Delbert Kobeck; two sisters: Frances Robinson and Helen Lance. He is survived by his wife: Betty Jones Kobeck of Ethridge, TN; one daughter: Kim Kobeck Thompson of Ethridge, TN, one son: Marty Kobeck Jr. of Ethridge, TN; fiver sisters: Margie Little of Leoma, TN, Marlene Davis of Ethridge, TN, Alemda Murrell of Lawrenceburg, TN, Betty Jo Daley of Pulaski, TN, and Patsy Taylor of Florida; one brother: Lane A. Kobeck of Ethridge, TN; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survived. Funeral services for Mart Edward Kobeck were conducted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Neal Funeral Home with Louis Davis and Gary Hughes officiating, Interment followed at Old Ethridge Cemetery. Neal Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Massey, Misty LaRay Jones
Misty LaRay Jones Massey , age 29 of ethridge, TN, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2005.
A Native of Lawrence County, she was a daycare worker and a member of the Chapel Grove Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her step-father: Kenneth Blake; maternal grandfather: Raymond L. Patton; and paternal grandparents: Van and Floy Brian Jones. She is survived by her husband: Chris Massey of Ethridge, TN; one daughter: Chasity Massey of Ethridge, TN; one son Mason Neal Massey of Ethridge, TN; mother Ruth Patton Jones of Ethridge, TN; father and step-mother: Donnie and Sherry Jones of Lawrenceburg, TN, three brothers: Brian Wayne Jones and wife Dawn, Tory Blake and Benjamin “B” Blake all of Ethridge, TN; one half sister; Rebecca Jones of Lawrenceburg, TN; Maternal grandmother: June Patton of Lawrenceburg, TN. Funeral services for Misty LaRay (Jones) Massey were conducted on Monday, September 5, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. at Neal Funeral Home Chapel with Ed Daniel and Johnny Fisher officiating. Interment followed in Chapel Grove Cemetery. Neal Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Martin, Maurice Ancil (Marty)
Mr. Maurice Ancil (Marty) Martin, age 30, of 1619 Grandaddy Road, Lawrenceburg, died Friday. October 5, 1973, after an automobile and motor cycle accident. Mr. Martin died in the Colonial Manor Hospital in Florence, Alabama.
He was a member of the Mars Hill Methodist church, a Vietnam Veteran and a member of the VFW. His father was the late Roy Martin. He was employed by the Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 at the Mars Hills Methodist Church with Herman Yates officiating. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery. North Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Surviving Mr. Martin are his widow, Mrs. Robann Patten Martin of Lawrenceburg, his mother, Mrs. Opal Ballentine Martin of Lawrenceburg, one brother James Alan Martin, also of Lawrenceburg and one sister, Mrs. Robbie Caperton of Florence, Alabama. Also surviving is his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Berta Ballentine of the Brace Community. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress
Palmer, Mrs. Rose Palmer November 27, 1960
Mrs. Palmer Dies after a Short Illness
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Palmer, 62, who died in Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville Saturday after a short illness, were held at 2:00 p. m., on Tuesday at the Dunn Methodist church. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Freemon Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Palmer was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fate Lauderdale. Survivors include two sons, Bud Palmer, Lawrenceburg, and Dock Palmer of Angola, La.; tow sisters, Mrs. Marvin Hood, of Hialeah, Fla., and Mrs. Homer E. Martin, Auburndale, Fla.; three brothers, Johnny Lauderdale, Oliver Lauderdale and Will Grant Lauderdale all of Miami, Fla. Submitted by: Reita Jones Burress (I found this on page I have copied with my grandmother’s obit. This is all I have.)
Mr. Richardson was a native of Lawrence County, TN, an Army Veteran of WWII, retired Supervisor for the City of Lawrenceburg, and a member of Ramah Baptist Church. Survivors include: Wife- Imogene Farris Richardson of Lawrenceburg, TN; 1 Daughter- Linda Lucy & husband Danny of Leoma, TN; 1 Brother- Jimmy Richardson of Leoma, TN; 3 Sisters- Annetta Williams of Leoma, TN; Carlene Byrd of Leoma, TN; & Jean Mashburn of Leoma, TN; 1 Granddaughter- Amber Winters & husband Josh of Lawrenceburg, TN; 1 Grandson- Brandon Lucy & wife Jenni of Manchester, TN; Preceded in death by: Parents- Dan & Minnie Augustin Richardson; 2 Sisters- Eva Flatt & Gladys Richardson; 1 Brother- Herbert Richardson. Visitation- 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday February 17, 2008 at Loretto Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service- 1:00 p.m. on Monday February 18, 2008 at Loretto Memorial Chapel with Dell Sewell & Melvin Flatt officiating. Burial to follow in Center Point Methodist Cemetery with military honors at the graveside.
Submitter by: Billy Richardson.
JEWELL ENGLISH STONE.
Lawrenceburg-Mrs. J.T. Stone Dies May 13th, Heart Ailment Mrs. Jewell English Stone, 72, of 319 N. Military, died Wednesday in Lawrence County Hospital, of a heart condition. she had been in ill health for the past three years. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Freemon Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Ritter, pastor of First Methodist Church, and the Rev. James A. Ransom, pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, officiating, and burial will be in Mimosa cemetery with Freemon Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Stone was a native of Giles County and a daughter of the late W. R. and Sally Baker English. she was a member of the First Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, J. Thomas Stone, retired school official of this city, and two daughters. Mrs. Edward [Edgar} Schwarz, Jr., Boerne, Texas, and Mrs. Arthur Kroell, of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Miss Martha English, of this city, and nine grandchildren. Note: Date of death was May 13, 1964. Submitted by Catharine Stone Schwarz
JOHN THOMAS STONE.
Lawrenceburg-John Tom Stone, 74, died Thursday morning in a Nashville hospital from injuries received Tuesday when he was struck by an automobile. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The body is at Freemon Funeral Home. Mr. Stone was a native of Randolph County, Ala., a son of the late W.W.L. and Helen B. Stone. He moved to Lawrence County in 1914, was a graduate of Lawrence County High School, received his B.S. degree at Middle Tennessee State Teachers College, Murfreesboro and his Masters degree from the University of Alabama.[Masters degree was not completed until years later at Texas A & I University, Kingsville.] He taught in the Lawrence County schools for a number of years and served as county school superintendent. He later taught at Hay Long High School in Mt. Pleasant, then moved to Texas where he taught in various schools there for 16 years. After his retirement about nine years ago he returned to Lawrenceburg. Mr. Stone was a member of the Lawrence County Retired Teachers’ Association and a Methodist. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edgar Schwarz, Boerne, Texas and Mrs. Art Wells [Mrs. Arthur Kroell], Los Angeles, Ca.; four sisters, Mrs.Jane McMurray, Memphis; Mrs. Lona Lester Shipman, Hohenwald; Mrs.Dura [Abercrombie] Reynolds, and Mrs. A. L. Freemon, both of Lawrenceburg; 10 grandchildren. Notes: corrections inserted in text. Date of death was November 16, 1967. Submitted by Catharine Stone Schwarz
Mrs. Helen Barto Stone, age 89, died at her home at Leoma Monday of this week, following a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Leoma Methodist Church, and burial was in Mimosa cemetery in Lawrenceburg. The Rev. J. S. Frey and M. E. Gibbs officiated. Mrs. Stone was a native of Alabama but had lived in Lawrence County for 36 years. She is survived by her husband, W.W.L. Stone, a retired farmer. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. T.M. McMurry of Memphis, Mrs. A.L. Freemon and Mrs. G.A. Lester, both of Leoma and Mrs. A.R. [Dura] Reynolds of Lawrenceburg; one son, J. T. Stone, of Texas; 15 grandchildren. Freemon and Company were in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Catharine Stone Schwarz
WILLIAM WASHINGTON LAFAYETTE STONE.
Lawrenceburg, Dec. 14, 1953 Funeral services were to be held this afternoon for W.W.L. Stone, 90, farmer who died Saturday night at Lawrence County Hospital. The rites were to be at Leoma Methodist Church with burial in Mimosa Cemetery. Mr. Stone was a native of Randolph County, Alabama but had resided here 39 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include four daughters: Mrs. Andrew [Gladys] Freemon, Leoma postmistress; Mrs. G. A. [Dalona] Lester, Leoma; Mrs. A. R.[Dura] Reynolds, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. T.M. [Ola] McMurray, Memphis; a son, J. T. Stone, George West, Texas, formerly superintendent of Lawrence County Schools; and seven grand- children. Note: Number of grand-children should be 15.
[MRS. A.L.] FREEMON LAWRENCEBURG, TN.[1986] Mrs. Lillian Gladys Freemon, age 89 of Lewis county Manor Nursing Home died December 19 at Lewis county Hospital following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late William W. L. and Helen Bartow Tidwell Stone, the wife of the late Andrew L. Freemon, a native of Wadley, AL, a retired Leoma Postmaster and school teacher, and a member of the Pulaski Street Church of Christ [in Lawrenceburg, TN] Services were held December 21 [1986]at 2 pm at the Freemon-Pettus Funeral Home Chapel with Andrew Brown officiating. Burial was in the Mimosa Cemetery. Survivors include thirteen nieces and nephews.
Submitted by Catharine Stone Schwarz